engine oil FORD F250 2014 Owner's Manual

•
Never wash or rinse any ignition coil,
spark plug wire or spark plug well, or
the area in and around these locations.
• Cover the battery, power distribution
box, and air filter assembly to prevent
water damage when cleaning the
engine.
CLEANING THE EXHAUST WARNINGS
Failure to maintain the functional
holes, in the tailpipe section of the
exhaust, clean and free of debris or
foreign material may result in the holes
becoming blocked or plugged. Do not
modify or remove the tail-pipe section.
Blocked or plugged holes or
removal/modification of the system could
result in elevated exhaust gas
temperatures which may result in
vehicle/property damage or personal
injury. The normal operating temperature
of the exhaust system is very high.
Never work around or attempt to
repair any part of the exhaust system until
it has cooled. Use special care when
working around the diesel oxidation
catalytic converter and/or the diesel
particulate filter (DPF). The diesel
oxidation catalytic converter and/or the
DPF heats up to a high temperature after
only a short period of engine operation and
can stay hot even after the engine is turned
off. Failure to follow these instructions may
result in personal injury. The visible holes in the exhaust tip and the
holes under the shield just inboard of the
right rear tire(s) are functional. The holes
need to be kept clear of mud/debris or
foreign material to maintain proper
function of the exhaust system. Clean and
remove debris or foreign material if present
as needed. Spraying with a hose during
regular washing of vehicle should help
keep holes clean and clear of debris or
foreign material.
CLEANING THE WINDOWS AND
WIPER BLADES
Car wash chemicals and environmental
fallout can result in windshield and wiper
blade contamination. Dirty windshield and
wipers will result in poor windshield wiper
operation. Keep the windshield and wiper
blades clean to maintain windshield wiper
performance.
To clean the windshield and wiper blades:
•
Clean the windshield with a
non-abrasive glass cleaner.
• For windshields contaminated with
tree sap, chemicals, wax or bugs, clean
the entire windshield using steel wool
(no greater than 0000 grade) in a
circular motion and rinse with water.
• Clean the wiper blades with isopropyl
rubbing alcohol or windshield washer
fluid.
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Note:
Industrial-strength or heavy-duty
cleaners in combination with brush agitation
to remove brake dust and dirt, could wear
away the clear coat finish over a period time.
Note: Do not use hydrofluoric acid-based
or high caustic-based wheel cleaners, steel
wool, fuels or strong household detergents.
Note: If you intend parking your vehicle for
an extended period after cleaning the
wheels with a wheel cleaner, drive your
vehicle for a few minutes before doing so.
This will reduce the risk of increased
corrosion of the brake discs.
Alloy wheels and wheel covers are coated
with a clear coat paint finish. To maintain
their condition we recommend that you:
• Clean the wheels weekly using
Motorcraft Wheel and Tire Cleaner.
Apply using manufacturer's
instructions.
• Use a sponge to remove heavy
deposits of dirt and brake dust
accumulation.
• Rinse thoroughly with a strong stream
of water when you have completed the
cleaning process.
• To remove tar and grease, use
Motorcraft Bug and Tar Remover.
VEHICLE STORAGE
If you plan on storing your vehicle for an
extended period of time (30 days or more),
read the following maintenance
recommendations to make sure your
vehicle stays in good operating condition.
All motor vehicles and their components
were engineered and tested for reliable,
regular driving. Long term storage under
various conditions may lead to component
degradation or failure unless specific
precautions are taken to preserve the
components. General
•
Store all vehicles in a dry, ventilated
place.
• Protect from sunlight, if possible.
• If vehicles are stored outside, they
require regular maintenance to protect
against rust and damage.
Body
• Wash your vehicle thoroughly to
remove dirt, grease, oil, tar or mud from
exterior surfaces, rear-wheel housing
and underside of front fenders.
• Periodically wash your vehicle stored
in exposed locations.
• Touch-up exposed or primed metal to
prevent rust.
• Cover chrome and stainless steel parts
with a thick coat of auto wax to prevent
discoloration. Re-wax as necessary
when your vehicle is washed.
• Lubricate all hood, door and trunk lid
hinges, and latches with a light grade
oil.
• Cover interior trim to prevent fading.
• Keep all rubber parts free from oil and
solvents.
Engine
• The engine oil and filter should be
changed prior to storage, as used
engine oil contain contaminates that
may cause engine damage.
• Start the engine every 15 days. Run at
fast idle until it reaches normal
operating temperature
• With your foot on the brake, shift
through all the gears while the engine
is running.
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ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
6.8L V10 Engine
6.2L V8 Engine
Engine
413
378
Cubic inches
Minimum 87 octane
Minimum 87 octane
Required fuel
1-6-5-10-2-7-3-8-4-9
1-5-4-8-6-3-7-2
Firing order
Coil on plug
Coil on plug
Ignition system
0.039-0.043 inch (1.00-1.10mm)
0.041-0.047 inch (1.04-1.20
mm)
Spark plug gap
9.2:1
9.8:1
Compression ratio
Drivebelt Routing
6.2L Engines 6.8L Engines with A/C
6.8L Engines without A/C
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MOTORCRAFT PARTS
6.8L V10 engine
6.2L V8 engine
Component
FA-1883
FA-1883
Air filter element
FL-820-S
FL-820-S
Oil filter
BXT-65-650
BXT-65-650
Battery (standard)
BXT-65-750
BXT-65-750
Battery (optional)
HJFS-24FP/SP-509
CYFS12FP/SP-526
Spark plugs-platinum 1
FS-104
FS-104
Seat filter
WW-2201-P
WW-2201-P
Windshield wiper blade
1 For spark plug replacement, see an authorized dealer. Replace the spark plugs at the
appropriate intervals. See Scheduled Maintenance (page 430).
Note: Replace the spark plugs with ones that meet Ford material and design specifications
for your vehicle, such as Motorcraft or equivalent replacement parts. The customer warranty
may be void for any damage to the engine if such spark plugs are not used.
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Ford part number /
Ford specification
Ford part name or
equivalent
Capacity
Item
VC-3DIL-B (U.S.) /
Motorcraft Orange
Antifreeze/Coolant Prediluted
26.7 quarts
(25.3L)
Engine coolant (6.8L
V10)3
WSS-M97B44-D2
CVC-3DIL-B(Canada) /
WSS-M97B44-D2
Refer to the diesel supplement.
Engine and fuel coolant
(diesel engine)
XO-5W20-QSP orXO-5W20-QFS (U.S.) /
Motorcraft or equi-
valent SAE 5W-20 motor oil
7.0 quarts (6.6L)
Engine oil (6.2L V8 and
6.8L V10 gasoline
engines) 4,5,6
WSS-M2C945-A
CXO-5W20-LSP12 or CXO-5W20-LFS12 (Canada) /
WSS-M2C945-A
Refer to the diesel supplement.
Engine oil (Diesel
engines)
—
—
28 gallons
(106L)
Fuel tank (incomplete
vehicle, steel tank,middle location)
—
—
35 gallons (132L)
Fuel tank (pickup with
gasoline engine)
—
—
40 gallons (151L)
Fuel tank (incomplete
vehicle, steel tank, aft axle location)
Refer to the diesel supplement.
Fuel tank (Diesel
engines)
Motorcraft XL-5(aerosol) or
CRCSL3151ESB /
Multi-Purpose
Grease
(Lithium grease)
—
Hinges, latches, striker
plates and rotors, seat
tracks, fuel filler door hinge and spring ESB-M1C93–B
XL-1 /
Motorcraft Penet-
rating and Lock Lubricant
—
Lock cylinders
—
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Ford part number /
Ford specification
Ford part name or
equivalent
Capacity
Item
XG-1-E /
Motorcraft Premium
Long-Life Grease
—
Transmission, parking
brake linkages and
pivots, brake pedal shift WSD-M1C227-A
XT-10–QLV /
Motorcraft MERCON
LV ATF
—
Power steering fluid
Automatic transmis-sion MERCON LV
XL-12 /
Motorcraft Transfer
Case Fluid
2.0 quarts (1.9L)
Transfer case fluid
ESP-M2C166-H
XT-10–QLV /
Motorcraft MERCON
LV ATF
17.5 quarts
(16.6L)
Automatic transmission
fluid (5–speed) 7,8,9
Automatic transmis-
sion MERCON LV
16.7 quarts (15.8L)
Automatic transmission
fluid (6–speed) 7,8,9
ZC-32–A (U.S.) /
Motorcraft Premium
Windshield Washer Concentrate With Bitterant(U.S.)
Fill as required
Windshield washer fluid
WSB-M8B16–A2
CXC-37-(A, B, D, and F) (Canada) /
Premium Quality
Windshield Wash (Canada) WSB-M8B16– A2
YN-19 (US) /
Motorcraft R-134a
Refrigerant
1.81 lb (0.82 kg)
Air conditioning refri-
gerant10
WSH-M17B19-A
(Gasoline engines) CYN-16-R (Canada)
/
WSH-M17B19-A
YN-19 (U.S.) /
Motorcraft R-134a
Refrigerant
1.63 lb (0.74 kg)
Air conditioning refri-
gerant10
WSH-M17B19-A
(Diesel engines) CYN-16-R (Canada)
/
WSH-M17B19-A
YN-12-D /
Motorcraft PAG
Refrigerant
Compressor Oil
4.23 fl oz (125.09
ml)
Air conditioning refri-
gerant compressor oil 10
(Gasoline engines)
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Ford part number /
Ford specification
Ford part name or
equivalent
Capacity
Item
WSH-M1C231-B
3.53 fl oz (104.39
ml)
Air conditioning refri-
gerant compressor oil 10
(Diesel engines)
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1
Add 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 you submerge
the axle in water.
2 Ford recommends using Motorcraft (Ford) DOT 3 LV High Performance Motor Vehicle
Brake Fluid, Motorcraft (Ford) DOT 4 LV High Performance Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid or
equivalent meeting WSS-M6C65-A1 or WSS-M6C65-A2. Use of any fluid other than the
recommended fluid may cause degraded brake performance and not meet the Ford
performance standards. Keep brake fluid clean and dry. Contamination with dirt, water,
petroleum products or other materials may result in brake system damage and possible
failure.
3 Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle.
4 Ford has designed your engine to use Motorcraft engine oils or equivalent oils that meet
Ford ’s specification. It is also acceptable to use an engine oil of recommended viscosity
grade that meets API SN requirements and displays the API Certification Mark for gasoline
engines.
5 Do not use oils labeled as API SN unless the label also display the API certification mark.
These oils do not meet the requirements of your vehicles engine and emissions system.
6 Do not use supplemental engine oil additives. They are unnecessary and could lead to
engine damage not covered by your Ford warranty.
7 Use the correct automatic transmission fluid. Transmission fluid requirements are
indicated on the dipstick blade or the dipstick handle. Check the container to verify the
fluid you are adding is of the correct type. Refer to your scheduled maintenance information
to determine the correct service interval.
Note: 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.
8 Indicates only approximate dry-fill capacity. Some applications may vary based on cooler
size and if equipped with an in-tank cooler. You should set the amount of transmission
fluid and fluid level by the indication on the dipstick’ s normal operating range.
9 Fill to the proper capacity according to dipstick Type A. For correct dipstick type, See
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check (page 231).
9 Fill to the proper capacity according to dipstick Type B. For correct dipstick type, See
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check
(page 231).
10 See the Warning below: WARNING
The air conditioning refrigerant system contains refrigerant R-134a under high
pressure. Opening the air conditioning refrigerant system can cause personal injury.
Have the air conditioning refrigerant system serviced only by qualified personnel.
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Ford Motor Company has recommended
maintenance intervals for various parts
and component systems based upon
engineering testing. Ford Motor Company
relies upon this testing to determine the
most appropriate mileage for replacement
of oils and fluids to protect your vehicle at
the lowest overall cost to you and
recommends against maintenance
schedules that deviate from the scheduled
maintenance information.
We strongly recommend the use of only
genuine Ford, Motorcraft or
Ford-authorized re-manufactured
replacement parts engineered for your
vehicle.
Additives and Chemicals
This owner's manual and the Ford
Workshop Manual list the recommended
additives and chemicals for your vehicle.
We do not recommend using chemicals or
additives not approved by us as part of
your vehicle
’s normal maintenance. Please
consult your warranty information. Oils, Fluids and Flushing
In many cases, fluid discoloration is a
normal operating characteristic and, by
itself, does not necessarily indicate a
concern or that the fluid needs to be
changed. However, a qualified expert, such
as the factory-trained technicians at your
dealership, should inspect discolored fluids
that also show signs of overheating or
foreign material contamination
immediately.
Make sure to change your vehicle
’s oils and
fluids at the specified intervals or in
conjunction with a repair. Flushing is a
viable way to change fluid for many vehicle
sub-systems during scheduled
maintenance. It is critical that systems are
flushed only with new fluid that is the same
as that required to fill and operate the
system or using a Ford-approved flushing
chemical.
Owner Checks and Services
Make sure you perform the following basic
maintenance checks and inspections every
month or at six-month intervals. Check every month
Engine oil level.
Function of all interior and exterior lights.
Tires (including spare) for wear and proper pressure. Windshield washer fluid level. Check every six months
Battery connections. Clean if necessary.
Body and door drain holes for obstructions. Clean if necessary. Cooling system fluid level and coolant strength.
Door weatherstrips for wear. Lubricate if necessary.
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Check every six months
Hinges, latches and outside locks for proper operation. Lubricate if necessary. Parking brake for proper operation.
Safety belts and seat latches for wear and function.
Safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, airbag and safety belt) for operation.
Washer spray and wiper operation. Clean or replace blades as necessary.
Multi-point Inspection
In order to keep your vehicle running right,
it is important to have the systems on your
vehicle checked regularly. This can help
identify potential issues and prevent major
problems. We recommend having the
following multi-point inspection performed
at every scheduled maintenance interval
to help make sure your vehicle keeps
running great. Multi-point inspection
Horn operation
Accessory drive belt(s)
Radiator, cooler, heater and A/C hoses
Battery performance
Suspension component for leaks ordamage
Engine air filter
Steering and linkage
Exhaust system
Tires (including spare) for wear and properpressure**
Exterior lamps and hazard warning system
operation
Windshield for cracks, chips or pits
Fluid levels *
; fill if necessary
Washer spray and wiper operation
For oil and fluid leaks
* Brake, coolant recovery reservoir, automatic transmission, power steering and window
washer.
** If your vehicle is equipped with a temporary mobility kit, check the tire sealant expiration
Use By date on the canister. Replace as needed.
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