Ford F-150 Heritage (2004 year). Manual — part 56

Tire explosions can cause death, personal injury or property
damage. Do not allow anyone to stand near, directly ahead or

behind the spinning tire.

Never spin the tires in excess of the 35 mph (55 km/h) point
indicated on the speedometer.

Highway hazards

No matter how carefully you drive there’s always the possibility that you
may eventually have a flat tire on the highway. Drive slowly to the
closest safe area out of traffic. This may further damage the flat tire, but
your safety is more important.

If you feel a sudden vibration or ride disturbance while driving, or you
suspect your tire or vehicle has been damaged, immediately reduce your
speed. Drive with caution until you can safely pull off the road. Stop and
inspect the tires for damage. If a tire is under-inflated or damaged,
deflate it, remove wheel and replace it with your spare tire and wheel. If
you cannot detect a cause, have the vehicle towed to the nearest repair
facility or tire dealer to have the vehicle inspected.

SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS

Snow tires must be the same size and grade as the tires you
currently have on your vehicle.

The tires on your vehicle have all weather treads to provide traction in
rain and snow. However, in some climates, you may need to use snow
tires and chains. If you need to use chains, it is recommended that steel
wheels (of the same size and specifications) be used, as chains may chip
aluminum wheels.

Follow these guidelines when using snow tires and chains:
• Use only SAE Class S chains.
• Install chains securely, verifying that the chains do not touch any

wiring, brake lines or fuel lines.

• Drive cautiously. If you hear the chains rub or bang against your

vehicle, stop and re-tighten the chains. If this does not work, remove
the chains to prevent damage to your vehicle.

• If possible, avoid fully loading your vehicle.

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• Remove the tire chains when they are no longer needed. Do not use

tire chains on dry roads.

• The suspension insulation and bumpers will help prevent vehicle

damage. Do not remove these components from your vehicle when
using snow tires and chains.

MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS

Component

4.2L V6 engine

4.6L V8 engine 5.4L V8

engine

Air filter element FA-1632

FA-1632

FA-1632

Fuel filter

FG-986B

FG-986B

FG-986B

Oil filter

FL-400-S

FL-820-S

FL-820-S

PCV valve

1

Battery
(standard)

BXT-59

BXT-59

BXT-59

Battery (heavy
duty)

BXT-65-650

BXT-65-650

BXT-65-650

Spark
plugs-platinum

2

1

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

2

For spark plug replacement, see your dealer or a qualified service

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REFILL CAPACITIES

Fluid

Ford Part
Name

Application

Capacity

Brake fluid
and clutch
fluid

Motorcraft High
Performance
DOT 3 Motor
Vehicle Brake
Fluid

All

Fill to line or step
(for clutch) on
reservoir

Engine
coolant

1

Motorcraft
Premium Gold
Engine Coolant
(yellow-colored)

4.2L V6 engine

19.0L (20.1 quarts)

4.6L V8 engine

19.5L (20.6 quarts)

5.4L V8 engine

22.6L (23.9 quarts)

Engine oil
(includes
filter
change)

7

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

All

5.7L (6.0 quarts)

Fuel tank

N/A

4x4 Reg. Cab with
short wheelbase

92.7L (24.5 gallons)

4x2 Regular Cab,
SuperCab with
short wheelbase

94.6L (25.0 gallons)

All long Wheelbase 113.6L (30.0

gallons)

Power
steering
fluid

Motorcraft
MERCON

威 ATF

All

Fill to between MIN
and MAX lines on
reservoir

Transfer
case fluid

Motorcraft
MERCON

威 ATF

4x4 vehicles

1.9L (2.0 quarts)

2

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Fluid

Ford Part
Name

Application

Capacity

Transmission
fluid
(4R70/75
E-W)

3

Motorcraft
MERCON

威 ATF

5-speed manual

3.5L (3.75 quarts)

4

Automatic - 4R100
(4x2)

16.1L (17.0 quarts)

4

Automatic - 4R100
(4x4)

16.7L (17.7 quarts)

4

Motorcraft
MERCON

威V

ATF

Automatic-
4R70/75 E-W

13.2L (13.9 quarts)

4

Front axle

Motorcraft SAE
75W-90 Fuel
Efficient High
Performance
Synthetic Rear
Axle Lubricant

4x4 vehicles

2.0L (3.7 pints)

Rear axle

5

Motorcraft SAE
75W-90 Fuel
Efficient High
Performance
Synthetic Rear
Axle Lubricant

8.8/9.75 inch axle

2.6L (5.5 pints)

6

Windshield
washer fluid

Motorcraft
Premium
Windshield
Washer
Concentrate

All

4.0L (4.25 quarts)

1

Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle.

2

Service refill capacity is determined by filling the transfer case to the

bottom of the filler hole with the vehicle on a level surface.

3

Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. Transmission

威 and MERCON威 V. These dual usage fluids are not to be used

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