2000 Ford F 250 Owners Manual

tilting .........................................60
Tachometer .................................19
Tailgate ........................................71
Tires ......................155,197,198,199
changing ...........................155,158
checking the pressure ............199
replacing ..................................201
rotating ....................................199
snow tires and chains ............201
tire grades ...............................198
treadwear ................................198
Towing .......................................199
wrecker ....................................171
Traction-lok rear axle ...............112
Transfer case

fluid checking .........................192

Index

Transmission .............................114

fluid, checking and adding (automatic) .............................189
fluid, checking and adding (manual) .................................191
fluid, refill capacities ..............222
lubricant specifications ...225,227
manual operation ....................117

Transmission control indicator light .................13
Trip odometer .............................18
Turn signal .............................14,56
Vehicle dimensions ...................228
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ...........................233
Vehicle loading ..........................132
Ventilating your vehicle ...........108
Warning chimes ...........................16
Warning lights (see Lights) .......10
Washer fluid ..............................182
Water, Driving through .............134
Windows

power .........................................62

Windshield washer fluid and wipers

checking and adding fluid .....182
checking and cleaning .....196,197
operation ...................................61
replacing wiper blades ...........197
Wrecker towing .........................171

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Filling station information

Item Required fuel Fuel tank capacity

Engine oil (includes filter change)

Information Unleaded fuel only - 87 octane Refer to Refill capacities in the Capacities and specifications chapter. 5.7L (6.0 quarts). Use Motorcraft SAE 5W-30
Super Premium Motor Oil, Ford specification WSS-M2C153-G.

Tire size and pressure Refer to the Certification Label inside of

Hood release

Coolant capacity

driver’s door Pull handle under the left side of the instrument panel. Refer to Refill capacities in the Capacities and specifications chapter. Fill to line on reservoir. Use Motorcraft MERCON威 ATF. 3.2L (3.4 quarts). Use Synthetic MERCON威 ATF. 3
5.5L (5.8 quarts). Use Motorcraft MERCON威 ATF. 3
16.7L (17.7 quarts). Use Motorcraft MERCON威 ATF. 4

Power steering fluid capacity Manual transmission (5-speed) 2
Manual transmission (6-speed) 2
Automatic transmission fluid capacity 2
1 Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. Transmission fluid requirements are indicated on the dipstick or on the dipstick handle. MERCON威 and MERCON威 V are not interchangeable. DO NOT mix MERCON威 and MERCON威 V. Refer to your Scheduled Maintenance Guide to determine the correct service interval. 2 Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. Transmission fluid requirements are indicated on the dipstick or on the dipstick handle. Check the container to verify the fluid being added is of the correct type. Refer to your Scheduled Maintenance Guide to determine the correct service interval. Some transmission fluids may be labeled as dual usage, such as MERCON威 and MERCON威 V. These dual usage fluids are not to be used in an automatic transmission that requires use of the MERCON威 type

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fluid. However, these dual usage fluids may be used in transmissions that require the MERCON威 V type fluid. MERCON威 and MERCON威 V type fluids are not interchangeable. DO NOT mix MERCON威 and MERCON威 V. Use of a transmission fluid that indicates dual usage (MERCON威 and MERCON威 V) in an automatic transmission application requiring MERCON威 may cause transmission damage. Use of any fluid other than the recommended fluid may cause transmission damage. 3 Service refill capacity is determined by filling the transmission to the bottom of the filler hole with the vehicle on a level surface. 4 Indicates only approximate dry-fill capacity. Some applications may vary based on cooler size and if equipped with in-tank cooler. The amount of transmission fluid and fluid level should be set by the indication on the dipstick’s normal operating range.

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