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Do not put engine coolant in the washer fluid reservoir. Engine
coolant can severely reduce visibility if sprayed on the
windshield.
CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES
To replace the wiper blades:
1. Pull the wiper arm away from the
windshield and lock into the service
position.
2. Turn the blade at an angle from
the wiper arm. Push the lock pin
manually to release the blade and
pull the wiper blade down toward
the windshield to remove it from the
arm.
3. Attach the new wiper to the
wiper arm and press it into place
until a click is heard.
ENGINE OIL
Checking the engine oil
Refer to the Scheduled Maintenance Guide chapter for the appropriate
intervals for checking the engine oil. Check the engine oil level
consistently and accurately.
If your vehicle is equipped with a Cummins or Caterpillar engine,
refer to the appropriate engine operator’s manual for information on the
engine oil.
If your vehicle is equipped with the 6.0L Power Stroke engine,
perform the following procedure:
1. Start the engine and let it run until it reaches normal operating
temperature (the engine coolant temperature gauge indicator will be
near the center of the normal area between H and C).
2. Park the vehicle on level ground.
3. Set the parking brake and shift into N (Neutral) (automatic
transmission) or 1 (First) (manual transmission).
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Always dispose of automotive
batteries in a responsible manner.
Follow your local authorized
standards for disposal. Call your
local authorized recycling center to
find out more about recycling
automotive batteries.
ENGINE COOLANT
If your vehicle is equipped with a Caterpillar or Cummins engine,
refer to your engine operator’s manual for engine coolant check and
adding instructions as well as fluid specifications and capacities.
Checking engine coolant
The concentration and level of engine coolant should be checked twice a
year to ensure proper glycol/ water concentrations. The coolant
concentration should be maintained at 50/50 coolant and distilled water,
which equates to a freeze point of -34°F (-36°C). Coolant concentration
testing is possible with a hydrometer or antifreeze tester (such as the
Rotunda Battery and Antifreeze Tester, 014–R1060). The level of coolant
should be maintained at the full mark in the coolant reservoir. If the level
falls below, add coolant per the instructions in theAdding engine
coolantsection.
Your vehicle was factory-filled with a 50/50 engine coolant and water
concentration. If the concentration of coolant falls below 40% or above
60%, the engine parts could become damaged or not work properly.A
50–50 mixture of coolant and water provides the following:
•Freeze protection down to -34°F (-36°C).
•Boiling protection up to 265°F (129°C).
•Protection against rust and other forms of corrosion.
•Enables calibrated gauges to work properly.
The engine coolant should be at the full mark as shown on the engine
coolant reservoir (depending upon application).
Refer to thescheduled maintenance informationfor service interval
schedules.
Be sure to read and understandPrecautions when servicing your
vehiclein this chapter.
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recovery reservoir ..................181
refill capacities ........................228
specifications ..........................214
temperature gauge ...................27
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................63
Customer Assistance ........140, 156 Ford accessories for your
vehicle .....................................163
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ......156, 158
Getting roadside assistance ...140
Getting the service you
need .........................................156
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................159
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................52
Defects, reporting .....................159
Defrost ...................................49–50 windshield ...........................49–50
with heating and air
conditioning system .................50
with standard heating
system .......................................49
Doors lubricant specifications ..........214
Driving under special
conditions through water ...........................96
E
Emergencies, roadside jump-starting ..........................148
Emission control system ..194, 233 catalytic converter ..................171 Engine
cleaning ...................................161
coolant .....................................181
lubrication specifications .......214
Engine fan .................................185
Engine oil ..................................176 checking and adding ..............176
oil pressure gauge ....................27
recommendations ...................177
refill capacities ........................228
specifications ..........................214
F
Fan, Engine Cooling .................185
Flashers, hazard ........................141
Fuel ............................................189 calculating fuel
economy ..........................191–192
capacity ...................................229
choosing the right fuel ...........190
filling your vehicle with fuel ..189
filter,
specifications ..........185, 187–188
gauge .........................................27
improving fuel
economy ..........................191–192
running out of fuel ...........95, 191
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................189
Fuses ..................................141, 148
G
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .........191–192
Gauges .........................................27 battery voltage gauge ...............27
engine coolant temperature
gauge .........................................27
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