engine oil FORD F250 2010 Owner's Guide

Item Capacity Ford part nameFord part number /
Ford specification
Engine coolant
(6.8L V10 engine)
2
26.7 quarts
(25.3L)Motorcraft Premium
Gold Engine Coolant
(yellow-colored)VC-7-B /
WSS-M97B51-A1
Engine and fuel coolant
- diesel engineRefer to the6.0 and 6.4 Liter Power Stroke Direct Injection Turbo
Diesel Owner’s Guide Supplement
Engine oil (includes
filter change) - 5.4L V8
and 6.8L V10 gas
engines
6
7.0 quarts (6.6L)•Motorcraft SAE 5W-20
Premium Synthetic
Blend Motor Oil (US)
•Motorcraft SAE 5W-20
Full Synthetic Motor Oil
(US)
•Motorcraft SAE 5W-20
Super Premium Motor
Oil (Canada)
•Motorcraft SAE 5W-20
Synthetic Motor Oil
(Canada)•XO-5W20-QSP (US)
•XO-5W20-QFS (US)
•CXO-5W20–LSP12
(Canada)
•CXO-5W-20-LFS12
(Canada) /
WSS-M2C930-A and API
Certification Mark
Engine oil (includes
filter change) - diesel
engineRefer to the6.0 and 6.4 Liter Power Stroke Direct Injection Turbo
Diesel Owner’s Guide Supplement
Fuel tank - Mid-ship
tank (optional on
Chassis Cab)19.0 gallons
(71.9L)——
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Item Capacity Ford part nameFord part number /
Ford specification
Manual transmission
fluid (M6HDW) - diesel
engineRefer to the6.0 and 6.4 Liter Power Stroke Direct Injection Turbo
Diesel Owner’s Guide Supplement
Automatic transmission
fluid (5R110)
3
17.5 quarts
(16.6L)
5
Motorcraft
MERCON
LV AT FXT-10–QLV /
MERCON
LV
Windshield washer fluid 3.5 quarts (3.3L)Motorcraft Premium
Windshield Washer
ConcentrateZC-32–A /
WSB-M8B16–A2
1Add 8 oz. (236 ml) of Additive Friction Modifier XL-3 or equivalent meeting Ford Specification
EST-M2C118–A for complete refill of limited slip Ford axles. Ford design rear axles contain a
synthetic lubricant that does not require changing unless the axle has been submerged in water.2Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle.3Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. Transmission fluid requirements are
indicated on the dipstick blade or the dipstick handle. Check the container to verify the fluid being
added is of the correct type. Refer to yourscheduled maintenance informationto determine the
correct service interval.
Automatic transmissions that require MERCON
LV should only use MERCON
LV fluid.
Use of any fluid other than the recommended fluid may cause transmission damage.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 ensure 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-M2C930-A and the API Certification mark.
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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 gap1.0–1.1mm
(0.039–0.043 inch)1.0–1.1mm
(0.039–0.043 inch)
Ignition system Coil on plug Coil on plug
Compression ratio 9.8:1 9.2:1
Drivebelt routing
5.4L V8/6.8L V10 engines
IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE
Safety Compliance Certification Label
The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration Regulations require
that a Safety Compliance
Certification Label be affixed to a
vehicle and prescribe where the
Safety Compliance Certification
Label may be located. The Safety
Compliance Certification Label is
located on the structure by the
trailing edge of the driver’s door or
the edge of the driver’s door.
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plastic parts ............................348
safety belts ..............................351
washing ....................................345
waxing .....................................346
wheels ......................................346
wiper blades ............................348
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ....98, 102
Clock adjust
6-CD in dash .............................53
AM/FM/CD .................................46
Clutch
fluid ..........................................384
operation while driving ..........278
recommended shift speeds ....278
Compass, electronic
set zone adjustment .................36
Console ......................................122
overhead ..........................121–122
Controls
power seat ...............................167
steering column ......................134
Coolant
checking and adding ..............365
refill capacities ................368, 391
Cruise control (see Speed
control) ......................................131
Customer Assistance ................303
Ford accessories for your
vehicle .....................................353
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................400
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................342
Getting roadside assistance ...303
Getting the service you
need .........................................338
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................343Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................341
D
Daytime running lamps (see
Lamps) .......................................108
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................384
engine oil .................................360
Driving under special
conditions ..................277, 293, 297
sand .........................................295
snow and ice ...........................297
through water .................296, 299
DVD system .................................67
E
Electronic message center ...24, 32
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................331
Emergency Flashers .................304
Emission control system ..........379
Engine ........................................395
cleaning ...................................347
coolant .....................................365
diesel ...........................................7
fail-safe cooling .......................369
idle speed control ...................363
refill capacities ........................391
service points ..................357–358
starting after a collision .........305
Engine oil ..................................360
checking and adding ..............360
dipstick ....................................360
filter, specifications ........362, 390
recommendations ...................362
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Instrument panel
cleaning ...........................349–350
cluster ........................................14
lighting up panel and
interior .....................................109
J
Jump-starting your vehicle ......331
K
Keyless entry system
autolock ...................................149
keypad .....................................157
locking and unlocking
doors ........................................159
programming entry code .......157
Keys ...................................160–161
positions of the ignition .........264
L
Lamps
autolamp system .....................107
daytime running light .............108
fog lamps .................................107
headlamps ...............................107
headlamps, flash to pass ........108
instrument panel, dimming ...109
interior lamps .........................113
replacing bulbs ...............115–119
LATCH anchors .........................207
Lights, warning and indicator ....14
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........270
Limited-slip axle .......................273
Load limits .................................244
Loading instructions .................251
Locks
autolock ...................................149childproof ................................152
doors ........................................148
Lug nuts ....................................330
Lumbar support, seats .....168–169
M
Manual transmission .................278
fluid capacities ........................391
reverse .....................................279
Message center .....................24, 32
english/metric button .........27, 36
system check button ................36
warning messages ...............27, 37
Mirrors ...............................126–127
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ......................................126
fold away .................127, 129–130
side view mirrors (power) .....127
signal .......................................130
Moon roof ..................................138
Motorcraft
parts ..............371, 390
N
Navigation system .......................97
O
Octane rating ............................375
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................360
P
Parking brake ............................270
Parts (see Motorcraft

parts) .........................................390
Pedals (see Power adjustable
foot pedals) ...............................131
Index
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