Ford E-250 (2006 year). Manual — part 57

Automatic transmission fluid filter (if equipped)

The TorqShift automatic
transmission is equipped with a
serviceable external fluid filter
mounted on the driver’s side of the
transmission. Refer to the
scheduled maintenance
information for service intervals.

To replace the transmission filter:

1. Shut off the engine.

2. Unscrew remote filter housing.

3. Replace filter with a new authorized Motorcraft filter element. Refer to
the Motorcraft part numbers chart in this chapter.

4. Reinstall housing and check transmission fluid level using procedure in
this section.

AIR FILTER

Refer to scheduled maintenance information for the appropriate
intervals for changing the air filter element.

When changing the air filter element, use only the Motorcraft air filter
element listed. Refer to Motorcraft part numbers in this chapter.

To reduce the risk of vehicle damage and/or personal burn
injuries do not start your engine with the air cleaner removed

and do not remove it while the engine is running.

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Changing the air filter element

1. Disconnect the fresh air inlet tube
from the radiator support.

2. Open the clamp that secures the
two halves of the air filter housing
together.

3. Carefully separate the two halves
of the air filter housing.

4. Remove the air filter element
from the housing.

5. Install a new air filter element. Be careful not to crimp the filter
element edges between the air filter housing. This could cause filter
damage and allow unfiltered air to enter the engine if not properly
seated.

6. Replace the two halves of the air filter housing and secure the clamp.

7. Connect the fresh air inlet tube to the radiator support.

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MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS

Component

1

4.6L V8 engine

5.4L V8 engine 6.8L V10

engine

Air filter element FA-1632

FA-1632

FA-1632

Battery
(standard)

BXT-65-650

BXT-65-650

BXT-65-650

Battery
(auxiliary)

BH-65DC

BH-65DC

BH-65DC

Fuel filter

FG-872

FG-872

FG-872

Oil filter

FL-820-S

FL-820-S

FL-820-S

PCV valve

2

Spark plugs

3

Automatic
transmission
filter

4

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FT-145

FT-145

1

Refer to the Power Stroke Direct Injection Turbo Diesel Owner’s

2

The PCV valve is a critical emission component. It is one of the items

listed in scheduled maintenance information and is essential to the
life and performance of your vehicle and to its emissions system.

For PCV valve replacement, see your authorized dealer. Refer to
scheduled maintenance information for the appropriate intervals for
changing the PCV valve.

Replace the PCV valve with one that meets Ford material and
design specifications for your vehicle, such as a Motorcraft or
equivalent replacement part. The customer warranty may be void
for any damage to the emissions system if such a PCV valve is not
used.

3

For spark plug replacement, see your authorized dealer. Refer to

scheduled maintenance information for the appropriate intervals for
changing the spark plugs.

Replace the spark plugs with ones that meet Ford material and
design specifications for your vehicle, such as Motorcraft or
equivalent replacement parts. The customer warranty may be
void for any damage to the engine if such spark plugs are not
used.

4

Also available with 6.0L Diesel engine/TorqShift transmission. Part

number is FT-145.

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REFILL CAPACITIES

Fluid

Ford Part

Name

Application

Capacity

Brake Fluid

Motorcraft High
Performance
DOT 3 Motor
Vehicle Brake
Fluid

All

Fill to line on
reservoir

Engine
oil-gasoline
engine (includes
filter change)

8

Motorcraft SAE
5W-20 Premium
Synthetic Blend
Motor Oil (US)
Motorcraft SAE
5W-20 Super
Premium Motor
Oil (Canada)

All

6.0 quarts
(5.7L)

Engine oil-diesel
engine (includes
filter change)

Engine
coolant-gasoline
engine

1

Motorcraft
Premium Gold
Engine Coolant
(yellow-colored)

4.6L V8 engine

23.8 quarts
(22.6L)

4.6L V8 engine
with aux rear heat

26.0 quarts
(24.6L)

5.4L V8 engine

28.8 quarts
(27.2L)

5.4L V8 engine
with aux rear heat

30.8 quarts
(29.1L)

6.8L V10 engine

30.4 quarts
(28.8L)

6.8L V10 engine
with aux rear heat

32.6 quarts
(30.8L)

Engine
coolant-diesel
engine

1

Power steering
fluid

Motorcraft
MERCON

威 ATF

All

Keep in FULL
range on
dipstick

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