maintenance schedule FORD F250 2001 Owner's Manual

Item Information
Required fuel Unleaded fuel only - 87 octane
Fuel tank capacity Refer toRefill capacitiesin theCapacities
and specificationschapter.
Engine oil (includes
filter change)5.7L (6.0 quarts). Use Motorcraft SAE 5W-20
Super Premium Motor Oil, Ford specification
WSS-M2C153-H.
Tire size and pressure Refer to the Certification Label inside of
driver’s door
Hood release Pull handle under the left side of the
instrument panel.
Coolant capacity Refer toRefill capacitiesin theCapacities
and specificationschapter.
Power steering fluid
capacityFill to line on reservoir. Use Motorcraft
MERCONAT F.
Manual transmission
(5-speed)
23.2L (3.4 quarts). Use Synthetic MERCON
AT F.3
Manual transmission
(6-speed)25.5L (5.8 quarts). Use Motorcraft MERCON
AT F.3
Automatic
transmission fluid
capacity
2
16.7L (17.7 quarts). Use Motorcraft MERCON
AT F.4
1
Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. Transmission
fluid requirements are indicated on the dipstick or on the dipstick
handle. MERCONand MERCONV are not interchangeable. DO NOT
mix MERCONand MERCONV. Refer to your scheduled maintenance
guide to determine the correct service interval.
2Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. Transmission
fluid requirements are indicated on the dipstick or on the dipstick
handle. Check the container to verify the fluid being added is of the
correct type. Refer to your scheduled maintenance guide to determine
the correct service interval.
Some transmission fluids may be labeled as dual usage, such as
MERCONand MERCONV. These dual usage fluids are not to be used
in an automatic transmission that requires use of the MERCONtype
fluid. However, these dual usage fluids may be used in transmissions that
require the MERCONV type fluid.
Filling station information
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