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4Service refill capacity is determined by filling the transmission to the
bottom of the filler hole with the vehicle on a level surface. The 6–speed
manual transmission is equipped with an in-tank cooler. Verify the fluid
level after operating vehicle to assure correct fluid level.
5Indicates only approximate dry-fill capacity. Some applications may vary
based on cooler size and if equipped with an in-tank cooler. The amount
of transmission fluid and fluid level should be set by the indication on
the dipstick’s normal operating range.
6Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine
oil need only meet the requirements of Ford specification
WSS-M2C153–H and the API Certification mark.
LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS
ItemFord part
name or
equivalentFord part
numberFord
specification
Spindle bearingHigh
Temperature
4X4 Front Axle
and Wheel
Bearing GreaseE8TZ-19590–A ESA-M1C198–A
Front axle
(4X4)Motorcraft SAE
80W-90
Premium Rear
Axle LubricantXY-80W-90–QL WSP-M2C197–A
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ItemFord part
name or
equivalentFord part
numberFord
specification
Rear axleMotorcraft SAE
75W-140
Synthetic Rear
Axle Lubricant
(10.5 inch)
1
XY-75W140–QL WSL-M2C192-A
Motorcraft SAE
75W-90
Synthetic Rear
Axle Lubricant
1
XY-75W90–GLS–
Motorcraft SAE
80W-90
Premium Rear
Axle Lubricant
(Dana S135
axles)XY-80W90-QL WSP-M2C197-A
Brake fluid and
clutch fluid (if
equipped)Motorcraft High
Performance
DOT 3 Motor
Vehicle Brake
FluidPM-1 ESA-M6C25-A
and DOT 3
Engine coolant Motorcraft
Premium Gold
Engine Coolant
(yellow-colored)VC-7-A (U.S.,
except CA and
OR), VC-7-B
(CA and OR
only)WSS-M97B51-A1
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ItemFord part
name or
equivalentFord part
numberFord
specification
Engine oilMotorcraft SAE
5W-20 Premium
Synthetic Blend
Motor Oil (US)
Motorcraft SAE
5W-20 Super
Premium Motor
Oil (Canada)
XO-5W20-QSP
(US)
CXO-5W20–LSP12
(Canada)WSS-M2C153-H
and API
Certification
Mark
Hinges, latches,
striker plates,
fuel filler door
hinge and seat
tracksMulti-Purpose
GreaseXG–4 or XL-5 ESR-M1C159-A
or
ESB-M1C93–B
Lock cylindersMotorcraft
penetrating and
lock lubricantXL-1 none
Transmission
/steering/parking
brake linkages
and pivots,
brake and clutch
pedal shaft (if
equipped)Motorcraft
Premium
Long-Life GreaseXG-1-C or
XG-1-KESA-M1C75-B
Power steering
fluid and
transfer case
fluid (if
equipped)Motorcraft
MERCONAT FXT-2-QDX MERCON
Manual
transmission
(6-speed)Motorcraft
MERCONAT F
2
XT-2-QDX MERCON
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ItemFord part
name or
equivalentFord part
numberFord
specification
Automatic
transmission
4R100
(4–speed)Motorcraft
MERCONAT F
2
XT-2-QDX MERCON
Automatic
transmission
TorqShift
(5–speed)Motorcraft
MERCONSP
AT F
2
XT-6–QSP MERCONSP
Windshield
washer fluidMotorcraft
Premium
Windshield
Washer
ConcentrateZC-32–A WSB-M8B16–A2
1Add 236 ml (8 oz.) of Additive Friction Modifier XL-3 (10.5 inch) or
C8AZ-19B546-A (Dana 80) or equivalent meeting Ford specification
EST-M2C118-A for complete refill of limited slip axles. Ford design rear
axles contain a synthetic lubricant that does not require changing unless
the axle has been submerged in water. Dana rear axles also contain a
synthetic lubricant butdorequire a change. Refer to yourScheduled
Maintenance Guidefor change intervals on Dana rear axles.
2Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. Transmission
fluid requirements are indicated on the end of the dipstick. Check the
container to verify the fluid being added is of the correct type. Refer to
yourScheduled Maintenance Guideto 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.
MERCON, MERCONV and MERCONSP are not
interchangeable. DO NOT mix MERCON, MERCONV and
MERCONSP. Use of dual usage fluids in an automatic
transmission application requiring MERCONSP may cause
transmission damage. Use of a transmission fluid other than the
recommended fluid may cause transmission damage.
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ENGINE DATA
Engine 5.4L V8 engine 6.8L V10 engine
Cubic inches 330 415
Required fuel 87 octane 87 octane
Firing order 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8 1-6-5-10-2-7-3-8-4-9
Ignition system Coil on plug Coil on plug
Compression ratio 9.0:1 9.0:1
*Refer to the6.0 Liter Power Stroke Direct Injection Turbo Diesel
Owner’s Guide Supplementfor Motorcraft diesel engine service part
numbers.
VEHICLE DIMENSIONS
F–250 Regular Cab and SuperCab
Dimension Body style
Regular
Cab 4x2–
inches
(mm)Regular
Cab 4x4–
inches
(mm)SuperCab
4x2–
inches
(mm)SuperCab
4x4–
inches
(mm)
(1) Overall
height76.2 (1935) 78.9 (2005) 76.5 (1943)
b79.0 (2008)b
(2) Track -
Front/Rear68.3
(1736)/68.0
(1729)68.3 (1736) /
68.0 (1729)68.3 (1736) /
68.0 (1729)68.3 (1736) /
68.0 (1729)
(3) Overall
width79.9 (2031) 79.9 (2031) 79.9 (2031) 79.9 (2031)
(4)
Wheelbase137.0
(3479.8)137.0
(3479.8)141.8
(3610.7)
a
158.0
(4013.2)b
141.8
(3610.7)a
158.0
(4013.2)b
(5) Overall
length227.0
(5767)227.0 (5767) 231.9
(5889)a
248.0
(6300)b
231.9
(5889)a
248.0
(6300)b
a
Short Wheel Base (SWB)bLong Wheel Base (LWB)
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F–250 Crew Cab
Dimension Body style
Crew Cab
4x2, Short
box -
inches
(mm)Crew Cab
4x4, Short
box - inches
(mm)Crew Cab
4x2, Long
box - inches
(mm)Crew Cab
4x4, Long
box - inches
(mm)
(1) Overall
height77.2 (1960) 79.8 (2027) 77.0 (1957) 76.6 (2022)
(2) Track -
Front/Rear68.3 (1736)/
68.1 (1729)68.3 (1736) /
68.1 (1729)68.3 (1736) /
68.1 (1729)68.3 (1736) /
68.1 (1729)
(3) Overall
width79.9 (2031) 79.9 (2031) 79.9 (2031) 79.9 (2031)
(4) Wheelbase 156.2
(3967)156.2 (3967) 172.4 (4379) 172.4 (4379)
(5) Overall
length246.2
(6254)246.2 (6254) 262.4 (6666) 262.4 (6666)
F–350 (except Crew Cab)
Dimension Body style
Regular Cab
Chassis Cab
- inches
(mm)SuperCab
Chassis Cab
- inches
(mm)Regular Cab
Style Side -
inches (mm)SuperCab
Style Side -
inches (mm)
(1) Overall
height75.7 (1924)
a
75.2 (1912)b
79.8 (2028)c
80.0 (2031)d
75.9–79.9
(1928-2029)a
76.0 (1931)b
79.5–79.9
(2019-2029)c
79.5 (2019)d
76.3 (1938)a
77.8 (1976)b
80.3 (2041)c
79.4 (2018)d
76.8 (1952)a,e
76.9 (1954)a,f
76.3 (1939)b
80.7 (2051)c,e
80.3 (2039)c,f
79.5 (2019)d
(2a) Track -
Front68.7 (1746) 68.7 (1746) 68.7 (1746) 68.7 (1746)
(2b) Track -
Rear68.1 (1729)
a,c
/
71.0 (1803)b,d
68.1 (1729)a,c
/
71.0 (1803)b,d
68.1 (1729)a,c
/
74.0 (1880)b,d
68.1 (1729)a,c
/
74.0 (1880)b,d
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Dimension Body style
Regular Cab
Chassis Cab
- inches
(mm)SuperCab
Chassis Cab
- inches
(mm)Regular Cab
Style Side -
inches (mm)SuperCab
Style Side -
inches (mm)
(3) Overall
width79.9 (2031)
a,c
/
90.7 (2304)b
91.7 (2329)d
79.9 (2031) 79.9 (2031)a,c
95.5 (2426)b,d79.9 (2031)a,c
95.5 (2426)b,d
(4)
Wheelbase140.8 (3576)
164.8 (4186)161.8 (4110) 137.0 (3480) 141.8
(3602)e/
158.0 (4014)f
(5) Overall
length226.1
(5744)a,b,c,d/
250.2
(6354)
b,d
247.2 (6278) 227.0 (5767) 231.9
(5889)e/
248.0 (6300)f
a
4x2 Single rear wheel (SRW)b4x2 Dual rear wheel (DRW)c4x4 Single rear wheel (SRW)d4x4 Dual rear wheel (DRW)eShort boxfLong box
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F–350 Crew Cab
DimensionBody style
Crew Cab
Chassis Cab -
inches (mm)Crew Cab,
Short box -
inches (mm)Crew Cab,
Long box -
inches (mm)
(1) Overall
height75.9 (1929)
a/
76.4 (1941)b/
79.8 (2026)c/
80.2 (2038)d
77.0 (1955)a/
78.1 (1983)b/
77.1 (1958)c/
80.0 (2033)d
77.3 (1964)a/
77.8 (1976)b/
77.0 (1957)c/
80.0 (2031)d
(2a) Track -
Front68.7 (1746) 68.3 (1736) 68.3 (1736)
(2b) Track -
Rear68.1 (1729)
a,c/
74.0 (1803)b,d68.1 (1729)a,c/
74.0 (1880)b,d68.1 (1729)a,c/
74.0 (1880)b,d
(3) Overall
width79.9 (2031)a,c/
93.7 (2380)b/
94.7 (2405)d
79.9 (2031)a,c
95.5 (2426)b,d79.9 (2031)a,c
95.5 (2426)b,d
(4) Wheelbase 176.2 (4475) 156.2 (3967 172.4 (4379)
(5) Overall
length261.6 (6644) 246.2 (6254) 262.4 (6666)
a4x2 Single Rear Wheel (SRW)b4x2 Dual Rear Wheel (DRW)c4x4 Single Rear Wheel (SRW)d4x4 Dual Rear Wheel (DRW)
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F–450
Dimension Body style
Regular Cab
Chassis 4x2
–inches
(mm)Regular Cab
Chassis 4x4
–inches
(mm)SuperCab
Chassis
4x2/4x4–
inches (mm)Crew Cab
Chassis
4x2/4x4–
inches (mm)
(1) Overall
height80.6 (2048)
a
80.5 (2044)b,c
80.2 (2038)d
80.7 (2051)a
80.5 (2044)b
80.0 (2033)c,d
80.5 (2045) 80.8 (2053) -
4x2
80.9 (2056) -
4x4
(2) Track -
Front / Rear68.7 (1746) /
74.0 (1880)68.7 (1746) /
74.0 (1880)68.7 (1746) /
74.3 (1889)68.7 (1746) /
74.0 (1880)
(3) Overall
width93.6 (2377) 93.6 (2377) 93.6 (2377) 93.6 (2377)
(4)
Wheelbase140.8 (3576)
164.8 (4186)
188.8 (4795)
200.8 (5100)140.8 (3576)
164.8 (4186)
188.8 (4795)
200.8 (5100)161.8 (4110) 176.2 (4475)
200.2 (5085)
(5) Overall
length226.1 (5744)
a
250.2 (6353)b
274.2 (6964)c
286.1 (7268)d
226.1 (5744)a
250.2 (6353)b
274.2 (6964)c
286.1 (7268)d
247.2 (6278) 261.6 (6644)e
285.6 (7254)f
a
140.8”(3576 mm) wheel baseb164.8”(4186 mm) wheel basec188.8”(4795 mm) wheel based200.8”(5100 mm) wheel basee176.2”(4475 mm) wheel basef200.2”(5085 mm) wheel base
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F–550
Dimension Body style
Regular Cab
Chassis Cab
4x2–inches
(mm)Regular Cab
Chassis Cab
4x4–inches
(mm)Crew Cab
Chassis Cab
4x2–inches
(mm)Crew Cab
Chassis Cab
4x4–inches
(mm)
(1) Overall
height81.7 (2076)
a
81.4 (2068)b,c
81.1 (2059)d
81.7 (2075)a
81.2 (2063)b
81.1 (2059)c
80.7 (2049)d
81.4 (2067) 81.3 (2066)
(2) Track -
Front / Rear68.7 (1746) /
74.0 (1880)68.7 (1746) /
74.0 (1880)68.7 (1746) /
74.0 (1880)68.7 (1746) /
74.0 (1880)
(3) Overall
width93.6 (2377) 93.6 (2377) 93.6 (2377) 93.6 (2377)
(4)
Wheelbase140.8 (3576)
164.8 (4186)
188.8 (4795)
200.8 (5100)140.8 (3576)
164.8 (4186)
188.8 (4795)
200.8 (5100)176.2 (4475)
200.2 (5085)176.2 (4475)
200.2 (5085)
(5) Overall
length226.1 (5744)
a
250.2 (6353)b
274.2 (6964)c
286.1 (7268)d
226.1 (5744)a
250.2 (6353)b
274.2 (6964)c
286.1 (7268)d
261.6 (6644)e
285.6 (7254)f261.6 (6644)e
285.6 (7254)f
a
140.8”(3576 mm) wheel baseb164.8”(4186 mm) wheel basec188.8”(4795 mm) wheel based200.8”(5100 mm) wheel basee176.2”(4475 mm) wheel basef200.2”(5085 mm) wheel base
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