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Maintenance Information: Specifications Ford Pickup F250

Procedures ~115 words

TIRE ROTATION & WHEEL TORQUE INFORMATION

On dual rear wheel light trucks, rotate the front tires side to side without disturbing the rear tires. Wheel lug nuts must be retightened to proper torque specifications after 500 miles (800 km) of new vehicle operation (100 miles (160 km) for vehicles equipped with dual rear wheels or equipped for snowplowing)), and 500 miles (800 km) after any wheel change, or any other time lug nuts have been loosened.

LUBRICATION SPECIFICATIONS

MaterialConditionSpecification
Engine Oil (1)AllSAE 5W-30
Engine CoolantAll50/50 Mixture Distilled Water Ethylene Glycol
Brake FluidAllDOT 3
Clutch FluidAllDOT 3
Automatic Transmission FluidAllMercon ATF
Manual Transmission FluidCapacityMercon ATF
Front Axle4x4SAE 75W-90
Rear AxleConventional & Traction LokThermally Stable Premium Rear Axle Lubricant Ford Specifications WSP M2C197-A
Transfer Case OilAllMercon ATF
Steering Column U-Joints, Steering Linkage, Clutch Linkage Pivots, Parking Brake Linkage Pivots & Clevises, Transmission Control Linkage PivotsLubricantPremium Long Life Grease Ford Specification ESA M175-B
Power Steering FluidAllMercon ATF
(1) SAE 5W-30 is preferred, use oils displaying the API certification mark with the Starburst Symbol.
(1)SAE 5W-30 is preferred, use oils displaying the API certification mark with the Starburst Symbol.

LUBRICATION SPECIFICATIONS

FLUID CAPACITIES

ItemConditionSpecification (1)
Engine Oil4.2L: Drained, With Filter6.0 Qts. (5.7L)
Engine Oil4.6L: Drained, With Filter6.0 Qts. (5.7L)
Engine Oil5.4L: Drained, With Filter6.0 Qts. (5.7L)
Engine Oil5.8L: Drained, With Filter5.0 Qts. (4.7L)
Engine Oil7.3L: Drained, With Filter13.6 Qts. (12.9L)
Engine Oil7.5L: Drained, With Filter5.0 Qts. (4.7L)
Engine Coolant4.2L: Drained, With A/C17.3 Qts. (16.4L)
Engine Coolant4.2L: Drained, Without A/C15.7 Qts. (14.9L)
Engine Coolant4.6L: Drained, With A/C19.4 Qts. (18.4L)
Engine Coolant4.6L: Drained, Without A/C17.9 Qts. (16.9L)
Engine Coolant5.4L: Drained20.8 Qts. (19.7L)
Engine Coolant5.8L (M/T): Drained, With Standard Cool15.7 Qts. (14.9L)
Engine Coolant5.8L (A/T): Drained, With Standard Cool16.4 Qts. (15.5l)
Engine Coolant5.8L: Drained, With A/C16.4 Qts. (15.5l)
Engine Coolant5.8L: Drained, With Super Cool or Super Cool & A/C18.0 Qts. (17.0L)
Engine Coolant7.3L: Drained29.0 Qts. (27.0L)
Engine Coolant7.5L: Drained, With A/C19.8 Qts. (18.7L)
Engine Coolant7.5L: Drained, Without A/C19.8 Qts. (18.7L)
Automatic Transmission Fluid4.2L: Capacity13.9 Qts. (13.1L)
Automatic Transmission Fluid4.6L: Capacity13.9 Qts. (13.1L)
Automatic Transmission Fluid5.4L (4R70W): Capacity13.9 Qts. (13.1L)
Automatic Transmission Fluid5.4L (E4OD-2WD): Capacity15.9 Qts. (15.0L)
Automatic Transmission Fluid5.4L (E4OD-4WD): Capacity16.4 Qts. (15.5L)
Automatic Transmission Fluid5.8L (E4OD-2WD): Capacity15.9 Qts. (15.0L)
Automatic Transmission Fluid5.8L (E4OD-4WD): Capacity16.4 Qts. (15.5L)
Automatic Transmission Fluid7.5L (E4OD-2WD): Capacity15.9 Qts. (15.0L)
Automatic Transmission Fluid7.5L (E4OD-4WD): Capacity16.4 Qts. (15.5L)
Manual Transmission Fluid4.2L: Capacity3.75 Qts. (3.5L)
Manual Transmission Fluid4.6L: Capacity3.75 Qts. (3.5L)
Manual Transmission Fluid5.8L (Mazda R2): Capacity3.8 Qts. (3.6L)
Manual Transmission Fluid5.8L (ZF S5-47): Capacity3.4 Qts. (3.2L)
Manual Transmission Fluid7.5L (Mazda R2): Capacity3.8 Qts. (3.6L)
Manual Transmission Fluid7.5L (ZF S5-47): Capacity3.4 Qts. (3.2L)
Transfer Case4x42.0 Qts. ( 1.9L)
Front Axle4.2L: Capacity3.5 - 3.7 Pts. (1.66 - 1.75L)
Front Axle4.6L: Capacity3.5 - 3.7 Pts. (1.66 - 1.75L)
Front Axle5.4L: Capacity3.5 Pts. (1.7L)
Front Axle5.8L (Dana 50IFS): Capacity3.8 Pts. (1.8L)
Front Axle5.8L (Dana 60): Capacity5.8 Pts. (2.7L)
Front Axle7.5L (Dana 50IFS): Capacity3.8 Pts. (1.8L)
Front Axle7.5L (Dana 60): Capacity5.8 Pts. (2.7L)
Rear Axle4.2L: Capacity5.5 Pts. (2.6L)
Rear Axle4.6L: Capacity5.5 Pts. (2.6L)
Rear Axle5.4L: Capacity5.5 Pts. (2.6L)
Rear Axle5.8L (10.25" Ring Gear): Capacity7.5 Pts. (3.5L)
Rear Axle5.8L (11.25" Ring Gear): Capacity8.3 Pts. (3.9L)
Rear Axle7.5L (10.25" Ring Gear): Capacity7.5 Pts. (3.5L)
Rear Axle7.5L (11.25" Ring Gear): Capacity8.3 Pts. (3.9L)
Power SteeringCapacity2.4 Pts. ( 2.3L)
Fuel Tank4.2L & 4.6L Short Wheel Base: 4x2 Regular Cab 4x2 Super Cab 4x4 Super Cab25.0 Gal. (94.6L)
Fuel Tank4.2L & 4.6L Short Wheel Base: 4x4 Regular Cab24.5 Gal. (92.7L)
Fuel Tank4.2L & 4.6L Long Wheel Base30.0 Gal. (113.6L)
Fuel TankF250 (Front Mounting): 4x2 Regular Cab (2) 4x4 Regular Cab (3) 4x4 A/T Regular Cab19.0 Gal. (72.0L)
Fuel TankF250 (Rear Mounting): 4x2 Regular Cab 4x4 Regular Cab18.2 Gal. (69.0L)
Fuel TankF250 (Front Mounting) Short Wheel Base: 4x2 Super Cab 4x4 Super Cab 4x2 Crew Cab 4x4 Crew Cab16.5 Gal. (62.0L)
Fuel TankF250 (Rear Mounting) Short Wheel Base: 4x2 Super Cab 4x4 Super Cab 4x2 Crew Cab 4x4 Crew Cab18.2 Gal. (69.0L)
Fuel TankF250 (Front Mounting): Long Wheel Base: 4x2 Super Cab 4x4 Super Cab19.0 Gal. (72.0L)
Fuel TankF250 (Rear Mounting): Long Wheel Base: 4x2 Super Cab 4x4 Super Cab18.2 Gal. (69.0L)
Fuel TankF350 (Front Mounting): Long Wheel Base: 4x2 Crew Cab 4x4 Crew Cab 4x2 Super Cab19.0 Gal. (72.0L)
Fuel TankF350 (Rear Mounting): Long Wheel Base: 4x2 Crew Cab 4x4 Crew Cab 4x2 Super Cab18.2 Gal. (69.0L)
Fuel TankF350 (Front Mounting): 4x2 Pickup (2) 4x4 Pickup (3) 4x2 Chassis Cab (2) 4x4 Chassis Cab (3)19.0 Gal. (72.0L)
Fuel TankF350 (Rear Mounting): 4x2 Pickup 4x4 Pickup 4x2 Chassis Cab 4x4 Chassis Cab18.2 Gal. (69.0L)
Fuel TankF350 (Front Mounting): 4x2 SRW Chassis Cab (2) 4x4 SRW Chassis Cab 4x2 DRW Chassis Cab (2) 4x4 DRW Chassis Cab (2)19.0 Gal. (72.0L)
Fuel TankF350 (Rear Mounting): 4x2 SRW Chassis Cab 4x4 SRW Chassis Cab 4x2 DRW Chassis Cab (2) 4x4 DRW Chassis Cab19.0 Gal. (72.0L)
Fuel TankF Super Duty (Front Mounting):4x2 (Wheelbase 136.8 In.) (2) 4x2 (Wheelbase 160.8 In.) (2) 4x2 (Wheelbase 184.8 In.) (2)19.0 Gal. (72.0L)
Fuel TankF Super Duty (Rear Mounting): 4x2 (Wheelbase 136.8 In.) 4x2 (Wheelbase 160.8 In.) 4x2 (Wheelbase 184.8 In.)19.0 Gal. (72.0L)
(1) Capacities are recommended or calculated levels. Always use dipstick (if available) to measure level. (2) With Diesel Engine 20.0 Gals. (76.0L). (3) With E4OD transmission Diesel Engine 22.0 Gals. (83.0L) and all other EFI Engines 16.5 Gals. (62.0L).
(1)Capacities are recommended or calculated levels. Always use dipstick (if available) to measure level.
(2)With Diesel Engine 20.0 Gals. (76.0L).
(3)With E4OD transmission Diesel Engine 22.0 Gals. (83.0L) and all other EFI Engines 16.5 Gals. (62.0L).

FLUID CAPACITIES

WHEEL TORQUE

ApplicationFt. Lbs. (N.m)
F150 (5-Lug Wheel)100 (135)
F250/350 8-Lug Wheel140 (190)
"F" Series Super Duty 10-Lug Wheel140 (190)

WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Note. If wheels are equipped with locking type lug nuts, ALWAYS position the keyed nut opposite the valve stem.

CAUTIONDO NOT attempt to use wheels which have cone-shaped lug nut seats on vehicles with the two-piece integral swiveling lug nuts. Use of incorrect lug nuts can lead to damage to wheel mounting system, and could result in wheels coming loose.

BATTERY SPECIFICATIONS

CAUTIONWhen battery is disconnected, vehicles equipped with computers may lose memory data. When battery power is restored, driveability problems may exist on some vehicles. These vehicles may require a relearn procedure. See appropriate COMPUTER RELEARN PROCEDURES article in the GENERAL INFORMATION section.

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