Ford E-150 (2012 year). Manual — part 73

General
• Store all vehicles in a dry, ventilated place.
• Protect from sunlight, if possible.
• If vehicles are stored outside, they require regular maintenance to

protect against rust and damage.

Body
• Wash vehicle thoroughly to remove dirt, grease, oil, tar or mud from

exterior surfaces, rear-wheel housing and underside of front fenders.
See the Cleaning chapter for more information.

• Periodically wash vehicles stored in exposed locations.
• Touch-up raw or primed metal to prevent rust.
• Cover chrome and stainless steel parts with a thick coat of auto wax

to prevent discoloration. Re-wax as necessary when the vehicle is
washed. See the Cleaning chapter for more information.

• Lubricate all hood, door and trunk lid hinges, and latches with a light

grade oil. See the Cleaning chapter for more information.

• Cover interior trim to prevent fading.
• Keep all rubber parts free from oil and solvents.
Engine
• The engine oil and filter should be changed prior to storage, as used

engine oil contain contaminates that may cause engine damage.

• Start the engine every 15 days. Run at fast idle until it reaches normal

operating temperature.

• With your foot on the brake, shift through all the gears while the

engine is running.

Fuel system
• Fill the fuel tank with high-quality fuel until the first automatic shutoff

of the fuel pump nozzle.

Note: During extended periods of vehicle storage (30 days or more),
fuel may deteriorate due to oxidation. Add a quality gas stabilizer
product to the vehicle fuel system whenever actual or expected storage
periods exceed 30 days. Follow the instructions on the additive label.
The vehicle should then be operated at idle speed to circulate the
additive throughout the fuel system.

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Cooling system
• Protect against freezing temperatures.
• When removing vehicle from storage, check coolant fluid level.

Confirm there are no cooling system leaks, and fluid is at the
recommended level.

Battery
• Check and recharge as necessary. Keep connections clean.
• If storing your vehicle for more than 30 days without recharging the

battery, it may be advisable to disconnect the battery cables to ensure
battery charge is maintained for quick starting.

Note: If battery cables are disconnected, it will be necessary to reset
memory features.

Brakes
• Make sure brakes and parking brake are fully released.
Tires
• Maintain recommended air pressure.
Miscellaneous
• Make sure all linkages, cables, levers and pins under vehicle are

covered with grease to prevent rust.

• Move vehicles at least 25 feet (8 m) every 15 days to lubricate

working parts and prevent corrosion.

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MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS

Component

4.6L V8 engine

5.4L V8 engine

6.8L V10

engine

Air filter element

FA-1632

FA-1632

FA-1632

Battery-

standard /

(auxiliary)

BXT-65-650 /

(BXT-65-750)

BXT-65-650 /

(BXT-65-750)

BXT-65-650 /

(BXT-65-750)

Oil filter

FL-820-S

FL-820-S

FL-820-S

Spark plugs

1

TorqShift

威

automatic

transmission

internal

bottom–pan filter

—

FT-180

FT-180

Windshield wiper

blade

WW-2001-PF

1

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

威 or

equivalent replacement parts. The customer warranty may be
void for any damage to the engine if such spark plugs are not
used.

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MAINTENANCE

PRODUCT

SPECIFICA

TIONS

AND

CAP

ACITIES

Item

Capacity

Ford

part

name

o

r

equivalent

Ford

part

number

/

Ford

specification

Brake

fluid

Between

MIN

and

MAX

o

n

reservoir

Motorcraft

威

High

Performance

DOT

3

M

otor

V

ehicle

Brake

Fluid

PM-1-C

/

WSS-M6C62-A

or

WSS-M6C65-A1

Door

weatherstrips

—

Silicone

Spray

Lubricant

XL-6

/

ESR-M13P4-A

Hinges,

latches,

Striker

plates,

fuel

filler

door

hinge,

and

seat

tracks

—

Multi-Purpose

Grease

(Lithium

grease)

XG-4

or

XL-5

or

equivalent

/

ESB-M1C93-B

Lock

cylinders

—

Motorcraft

威

Penetrating

and

Lock

Lubricant

XL-1

/

None

Engine

coolant

(4.6L

engine)

23.8

quarts

(22.6L)

Motorcraft

威

Premium

Gold

Engine

Coolant

(yellow-colored)

1

VC-7-B

(US)

CVC-7-B

(Canada)

/

WSS-M97B51-A1

Engine

coolant

(4.6L

engine

with

aux

rear

heat)

26.0

quarts

(24.6L)

Engine

coolant

(5.4L

engine)

28.8

quarts

(27.2L)

Engine

coolant

(5.4L

engine

with

aux

rear

heat)

30.8

quarts

(29.1L)

Engine

coolant

(6.8L

engine)

30.4

quarts

(28.8L)

Engine

coolant

(6.8L

engine

with

aux

rear

heat)

32.6

quarts

(30.8L)

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