Filling station information – FORD 1999 F-550 v.1 User Manual
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Recommended fuel
Unleaded fuel only - 87 octane
Fuel tank capacity
Refer to Refill capacities in the Capacities
and specifications chapter.
Engine oil (includes
filter change)
5.7L (6.0 quarts). Use Motorcraft 5W30 Super
Premium Motor Oil, Ford specification
WSS-M2C153-G.
Tire size and pressure
Refer to Tire Pressure Decal on passenger’s
door panel.
Hood release
Pull handle under the left side of the
instrument panel.
Coolant capacity
Refer to Refill capacities in the Capacities
and specifications chapter.
Power steering fluid
capacity
Fill to line on reservoir. Use Motorcraft
MERCON
ATF.
Manual transmission-5-
speed
3.2L (3.4 quarts). Use Synthetic MERCON
ATF.
Manual transmission-6-
speed
5.5L (5.8 quarts). Use Motorcraft MERCON
ATF.
Automatic
transmission fluid
capacity
1
(with 20
plate oil-to-air cooler)
16.1L (17.1 quarts). Use Motorcraft MERCON
ATF.
2
Automatic
transmission fluid
capacity
1
(with 26
plate oil-to-air cooler)
16.7L (17.7 quarts). Use Motorcraft MERCON
ATF.
2
1
Ensure correct automatic transmission fluid is used for a specific
application. Check the container to verify the fluid is MERCON
approved. Transmission fluid requirements are indicated on the dipstick
handle. Refer to your Scheduled Maintenance Guide to determine the
correct service interval.
Do NOT use any non-approved automatic transmission fluid for an
application specifying MERCON
.
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