octane FORD F250 2007 Owners Manual

regular grade fuel. In Canada, many fuels contain metallic additives, but
fuels free of such additives may be available; check with your local fuel
dealer.
Repairs to correct the effects of using a fuel for which your vehicle was
not designed may not be covered by your warranty.
Octane recommendations
Your vehicle is designed to use
“Regular” unleaded gasoline with
pump (R+M)/2 octane rating of 87.
We do not recommend the use of
gasolines labeled as “Regular” that
are sold with octane ratings of 86 or lower in high altitude areas.
Do not be concerned if your engine sometimes knocks lightly. However, if
it knocks heavily under most driving conditions while you are using fuel
with the recommended octane rating, see your authorized dealer to
prevent any engine damage.
Fuel quality
If you are experiencing starting, rough idle or hesitation driveability
problems, try a different brand of unleaded gasoline. “Premium”
unleaded gasoline is not recommended for vehicles designed to use
“Regular” unleaded gasoline because it may cause these problems to
become more pronounced. If the problems persist, see your authorized
dealer.
Do not add aftermarket fuel additive products to your fuel tank. It
should not be necessary to add any aftermarket products to your fuel
tank if you continue to use high quality fuel of the recommended octane
rating. These products have not been approved for your engine and
could cause damage to the fuel system. Repairs to correct the effects of
using an aftermarket product in your fuel may not be covered by your
warranty.
Many of the world’s automakers approved the World-wide Fuel Charter
that recommends gasoline specifications to provide improved
performance and emission control system protection for your vehicle.
Gasolines that meet the World-wide Fuel Charter should be used when
available. Ask your fuel supplier about gasolines that meet the
World-wide Fuel Charter.
Cleaner air
Ford endorses the use of reformulated “cleaner-burning” gasolines to
improve air quality.
87(R+M)/2 METHOD
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For consistent results when filling the fuel tank:
•Turn the engine/ignition off prior to refueling, an error in the reading
will result if the engine is left running.
•Use the same filling rate setting (low-medium-high) each time the
tank is filled.
•Allow no more than 2 automatic click-offs when filling.
•Always use fuel with the recommended octane rating.
•Use a known quality gasoline, preferably a national brand.
•Use the same side of the same pump and have the vehicle facing the
same direction each time you fill up.
•Have the vehicle loading and distribution the same every time.
Your results will be most accurate if your filling method is consistent.
Calculating fuel economy
1. Fill the fuel tank completely and record the initial odometer reading
(in miles or kilometers).
2. Each time you fill the tank, record the amount of fuel added (in
gallons or liters).
3. After at least three to five tank fill-ups, fill the fuel tank and record
the current odometer reading.
4. Subtract your initial odometer reading from the current odometer
reading.
5. Follow one of the simple calculations in order to determine fuel
economy:
Calculation 1:Divide total miles traveled by total gallons used.
Calculation 2:Multiply liters used by 100, then divide by total
kilometers traveled.
Keep a record for at least one month and record the type of driving (city
or highway). This will provide an accurate estimate of the vehicle’s fuel
economy under current driving conditions. Additionally, keeping records
during summer and winter will show how temperature impacts fuel
economy. In general, lower temperatures give lower fuel economy.
Driving style — good driving and fuel economy habits
Give consideration to the lists that follow and you may be able to change
a number of variables and improve your fuel economy.
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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
Spark plug gap1.02–1.28mm
(0.040–0.050 inch)*1.02–1.28mm
(0.040–0.050 inch)*
Ignition system Coil on plug Coil on plug
Compression ratio 9.8:1 9.2:1
*The 5.4L 3V and 6.8L 3V spark plug gap CANNOT be adjusted.
Drivebelt routing
5.4L V8/6.8L V10 engines
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Fluid capacities .........................294
Foglamps .....................................45
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles .......190
description ..............................194
driving off road .......................196
electronic shift ................190, 194
indicator light .........................191
lever operated shift ................192
manual locking hubs ..............190
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................181
Fuel ............................................273
calculating fuel
economy ............................76, 278
cap ...........................................275
capacity ...................................294
choosing the right fuel ...........276
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................281
detergent in fuel .....................277
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................273, 275, 278
filter, specifications ........273, 293
fuel pump shut-off switch .....210
improving fuel economy ........278
octane rating ...................277, 298
quality ......................................277
running out of fuel .................278
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................273
Fuel pump shut-off switch .......210
Fuses ..................................211–212
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............275
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................278Gauges .........................................16
transmission fluid
temperature gauge ...................21
H
Hazard flashers .........................210
Head restraints ...........................94
Headlamps ...................................44
aiming ..................................47, 49
autolamp system .......................44
daytime running lights .............45
flash to pass ..............................46
high beam .................................46
replacing bulbs ...................52–55
turning on and off ....................44
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system ...........................38–39, 41
Hood ..........................................257
I
Ignition ...............................172, 298
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................125
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................283
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................251
cluster ........................................12
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................46
J
Jump-starting your vehicle ......233
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K
Keyless entry system .................92
Keys
positions of the ignition .........172
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................44
daytime running light ...............45
fog lamps ...................................45
headlamps .................................44
headlamps, flash to pass ..........46
instrument panel, dimming .....46
interior lamps ...........................50
replacing bulbs ...................51–58
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................50
Lights, warning and indicator ....12
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........178
speed control ............................68
Load limits .................................153
Loading instructions .................159
Locks
childproof ..................................87
Lug nuts ....................................232
Lumbar support, seats ...............99
M
Manual transmission .................185
fluid capacities ........................294
reverse .....................................187
Message center ...............72, 74–75
english/metric button ...............79
system check button ................78warning messages .....................80
Mirrors .........................................60
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................63
fold away ...................................65
heated ........................................64
side view mirrors (power) .......64
signal .........................................65
Moon roof ....................................71
Motorcraft parts ................273, 293
O
Octane rating ............................277
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................261
Overdrive .....................................60
P
Parking brake ............................179
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....293
Pedals (see Power adjustable
foot pedals) .................................66
Power adjustable foot pedals .....66
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................217
Power door locks ........................85
Power mirrors .............................64
Power point .................................61
Power steering ..........................180
fluid, checking and adding ....283
fluid, refill capacity ................294
Power Windows ...........................62
Preparing to drive your
vehicle ........................................181
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