7.3L Power Stroke Maintenance Schedule
Service Intervals |
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Replace engine oil & oil filter |
5,000 miles/6 months under normal operating conditions |
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Replace fuel filter |
15,000 miles |
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Replace engine air filter |
30,000 miles/30 months or as necessary |
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Flush engine cooling system |
50,000 miles/48 months initially followed by 30,000 miles/36 month intervals |
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Replace automatic transmission fluid & filter |
30,000 miles (E4OD normal, 4R100 normal & severe) |
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Replace manual transmission fluid |
60,000 miles |
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Replace transfer case fluid |
60,000 miles |
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Replace front differential fluid (4x4) |
100,000 miles under normal operating conditions |
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Replace rear differential fluid |
100,000 miles under normal operating conditions |
7.3L Power Stroke Service Part Numbers
Part numbers listed below are for Super Duty trucks; some parts may vary for E-Series and Excursion applications |
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Engine air filter |
1994.5 - 1997 |
Motorcraft FA-1617 (Ford F5TZ-9601-A) |
1999 - 2001 |
Motorcraft FA-1680 (Ford XC3Z-9601-AA) |
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2002 - 2003 |
Motorcraft FA-1750 (Ford 2U2Z-9601-AA) |
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Engine oil filter |
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Engine oil fill cap |
Motorcraft EC-743 (Ford F3AZ-6766-B) |
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Oil pan drain plug |
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Fuel filter |
1994.5 - 1997 |
Motorcraft FD-4595 (Ford F4TZ-9N184-A) |
1999 - 2003 |
Motorcraft FD-4596 (Ford F81Z-9N184-AA) |
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Fuel filter housing cap/lid |
1994.5 - 1997 |
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1999 - 2003 |
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Lift pump (fuel pump) |
1994.5 - early 1999 |
Ford F6TZ-9350-A (mechanical engine mounted lift pump) |
Late 1999 - 2003 |
Bosch 69136, Ford F814-9350-AA (electric chassis mounted lift pump) |
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Serpentine belt |
1994.5 - 1997 |
Motorcraft JK81195 (single alternator configuration) |
1999 - 2003 |
Motorcraft JK81227 (single alternator configuration) |
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Glow plug |
Motorcraft ZD-11 (Ford F4TZ-12A342-BA) |
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Glow plug relay |
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Thermostat |
1994 - 1995 |
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1996 -2003 |
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Thermostat housing gasket |
1994 - 1995 |
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1996 -2003 |
Motorcraft RG602 (Ford F81Z-8255-AA) |
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Radiator overflow/degas cap |
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Upper radiator hose |
1994.5 - 1997 |
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1999 - 2003 (single alt) |
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1999 - 2003 (dual alt) |
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Lower radiator hose |
1994 |
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1995 - 1997 |
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1999 - 2000 |
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2001 (built before 4/29/01) |
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2001 (built after 4/29/01) |
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2002 - 2003 |
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Block heater coil |
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Cam position sensor (CPS) |
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Exhaust backpressure sensor (EBP) |
Motorcraft DPFE3 (Ford 4C3Z-9J460-A) |
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Exhaust backpressure sensor tube |
1994.5 - 1997 |
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1997.5 - 1998 |
Ford F7TZ-9D477-AA |
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1999 - 2003 |
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Turbocharger up-pipe gasket |
1994.5 - 1997 |
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1999 - 2003 |
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Injector control pressure sensor (ICP) |
1994.5 - 1996 |
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1997 - 2003 |
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Injection pressure regulator (IPR) |
1994.5 - 1995 |
Ford 2C3Z-9C968-BA (serial # 501 - 187,099) |
1996 - 2003 |
Ford F81Z-9C968-AB (serial # 187,100+) |
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Engine oil cooler |
Ford 1C3Z-6A642-AA (cooler only, does not include front or rear header) |
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Automatic transmission filter |
Ford YC3Z-7A098-BA (E4OD & 4R100 transmissions) |
7.3L Power Stroke Oil/Fluid Specs & Capacities
Oil & Fluid Specs |
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Engine oil |
15W-40 |
Acceptable viscosity in ambient temps > 10° F |
10W-30 |
Acceptable viscosity in ambient temps -10 to 90° F |
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5W-30 |
Acceptable viscosity in ambient temps < 30° F |
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0W-30 |
Acceptable viscosity in ambient temps < 0° F |
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Engine coolant |
Ford/Motorcraft VC-5 concentrated engine coolant mixed 50/50 w/ distilled water |
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Automatic transmission fluid |
MERCON V full synthetic ATF (replaces defunct MERCON spec, 4R100 & E4OD transmissions) |
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Manual transmission fluid |
ZF S5-42/S5-47 (5 spd) |
MERCON V full synthetic ATF (replaces defunct MERCON spec) |
ZF S6-650 (6 spd) |
MERCON V full synthetic ATF (replaces defunct MERCON spec) |
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Transfer case fluid |
Motorcraft XL-12 transfer case fluid |
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Front differential fluid |
Dana 50 (IFS) |
SAE 80W-90 gear oil (synthetic preferred) |
Dana 60 |
SAE 80W-90 gear oil or SAE 90 hypoid gear oil (synthetic preferred) |
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Rear differential fluid |
Sterling 10.25"/10.50" |
SAE 75W-140 full synthetic gear oil |
Dana 80 |
SAE 75W-90 full synthetic gear oil |
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Dana 135 (F-550 only) |
SAE 80W-90 gear oil |
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Oil & Fluid CapacitiesFluid capacities are nominal - always fill to proper level on dipstick or to fill plug level as applicable. |
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Engine oil |
15 qts w/ filter |
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Engine cooling system |
1994 - 1997 |
7.24 gallons, 29 qts |
1999 - 2003 |
8.2 gallons, 32.75 qts |
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ZF S5-47 5 spd transmission |
3.4 qts |
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ZF S6-650 6 spd transmission |
5.8 qts |
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E4OD 4 spd transmission |
4x2 |
15.7 qts |
4x4 |
16.2 qts |
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4R100 4 spd transmission |
17.1 - 17.7 qts |
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BW1356 transfer case |
2.0 qts |
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Dana 50 IFS front differential |
1.9 qts (F-250 only) |
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Dana 60 front differential |
2.9 qts |
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Sterling 10.25" rear differential |
3.75 qts |
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Sterling 10.50" rear differential |
3.45 qts |
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Dana 80 rear differential |
4.15 qts |
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Dana 135 rear differential |
12.25 qts (F-550 Super Duty only) |