2005 Ford F350 Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 285

Maintenance and Specifications Fluid Automatic transmission fluid 3 Ford Part Name Motorcraft MERCON௡ SP ATF Application TorqShift (5-speed) Capacity 17.5 quarts (16.6L) 5 (includes remote filter element change) 4.25 quarts (4.0L) Motorcraft All Premium Windshield Washer Concentrate 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 axles. Ford design rear axles contain a synthetic lubricant that does not require changing unless the axle has been submerged in water. Dana rear axles also contain a synthetic lubricant but do require a change. Refer to your Scheduled Maintenance Guide for change intervals on Dana rear axles. 2 Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle. 3 Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. Transmission fluid requirements are indicated on the end of the dipstick. 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. MERCON௡, MERCON௡ V and MERCON௡ SP are not interchangeable. DO NOT mix MERCON௡, MERCON௡ V and MERCON௡ SP. Use of dual usage fluids in an automatic transmission application requiring MERCON௡ SP may cause transmission damage. Use of a transmission fluid other than the recommended fluid may cause transmission damage. 4 Service 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 assure correct fluid level. 5 Indicates 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. 285 Windshield washer fluid 2005 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)