Owner’s manual specs

2012 Ford F-450 Specs: Oil Capacity, Fluids & Fuse Box

Figures for the 2012 Ford F-450, copied from Ford’s own owner’s manual. Every one links to the manual page it came from.

From the manufacturer’s manuals. Every figure here is copied from the manufacturer's own manual, with a link to the page it came from. Where a manual is unclear or contradicts itself, we leave the figure out.

Engines in this manual: 6.2L V8, 6.8L V1. Figures that differ by engine say which engine they are for.

Fluids & capacities

All engines

Automatic transmission fluid (5-speed)

Motorcraft MERCON LV ATF / XT-10-QLV / MERCON LV

Source: Owner’s Manual Printing 4 (PDF), page 413

Engine and fuel coolant - diesel engine

Refer to the diesel supplement.

Source: Owner’s Manual Printing 4 (PDF), page 412

Engine oil (includes filter change) - diesel engine

Refer to the diesel supplement.

Applies to: with filter

Source: Owner’s Manual Printing 4 (PDF), page 412

Transmission / parking brake linkages and pivots, brake pedal shift

Motorcraft Premium Long-Life Grease / XG-1-C or XG-1-K / WSD-M1C227-A

Source: Owner’s Manual Printing 4 (PDF), page 413

6.2L V8

Engine coolant (6.2L V8 engine)

21.3 qt

20.2 L

Applies to: Engine coolant (6.2L V8 engine)

Source: Owner’s Manual Printing 4 (PDF), page 411

Engine oil (includes filter change) - 6.2L V8 and 6.8L V10 gas engines

7 qt

6.6 L

•Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil (US) •Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil (US) •Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 Super Premium Motor Oil (Canada) •Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 Synthetic Motor Oil (Canada) / •XO-5W20-QSP (US) •XO-5W20-QFS (US) •CXO-5W20-LSP12 (Canada) •CXO-5W-20-LFS12 (Canada) / WSS-M2C945-A and API Certification Mark

Applies to: Engine oil (includes filter change) - 6.2L V8 and 6.8L V10 gas engines · with filter

Source: Owner’s Manual Printing 4 (PDF), page 412

Engine oil (includes filter change) - 6.2L V8 and 6.8L V10 gas engines viscosity

SAE 5W-20

Applies to: Engine oil (includes filter change) - 6.2L V8 and 6.8L V10 gas engines · with filter

Source: Owner’s Manual Printing 4 (PDF), page 412

6.8L V1

Engine coolant (6.8L V10 engine)

26.7 qt

25.3 L

Applies to: Engine coolant (6.8L V10 engine)

Source: Owner’s Manual Printing 4 (PDF), page 411

Fuse box locations & fuse chart

Passenger compartment fuse panel

Where to find it

Passenger compartment fuse panel The fuse panel is located in the passenger's footwell.

to access the fuses.

Source: Owner’s Manual Printing 3 (PDF), page 322

What each fuse protects

Fuse	Amps	Protects	Source
1	30A	Not used (spare)	p.324
2	15A	Upfitter relay #4	p.324
5	20A	Moon roof	p.324
6	5A	Driver seat module	p.324
7	7.5A	Driver seat switch, Driver lumbar motor	p.324
8	10A	Power mirror switch	p.324
9	10A	Upfitter relay #3	p.324
11	10A	Instrument cluster	p.324
12	15A	Interior lighting, Lighted running board lamps	p.325
13	15A	Right turn signals and brake lamps, Right trailer tow (TT) stop turn relay	p.325
14	15A	Left turn signals and brake lamps, Left TT stop turn relay	p.325
15	15A	High-mounted stop lamps, Backup lamps, TT backup relay	p.325
16	10A	Right low beam headlamp	p.325
17	10A	Left low beam headlamp	p.325
18	10A	Keypad illumination, Passive anti-theft indicator (PATS), Powertrain control module (PCM), Brake shift interlock	p.325
19	20A	Subwoofer	p.325
20	20A	Power door locks	p.325
21	10A	Brake on/off switch	p.325
22	20A	Horn	p.325
23	15A	Not used (spare)	p.325
24	15A	Steering wheel control module, Diagnostic connector, Power fold mirror relay, Remote keyless entry	p.325
25	15A	Not used (spare)	p.325
26	5A	Steering wheel control module	p.325
27	20A	Amplifier	p.325
28	15A	Ignition switch	p.325
29	20A	SYNC , GPS module, Radio faceplate	p.325
31	5A	Trailer brake controller (brake signal), Customer access	p.326
33	10A	Restraint control module	p.326
34	10A	Not used (spare)	p.326
35	5A	Select shift switch, Reverse park aid module, Trailer brake control module	p.326
36	10A	Fuel tank select switch	p.326
37	10A	PTC heater	p.326
38	10A	Radio faceplate	p.326
39	15A	High beam headlamps	p.326
40	10A	Parking lamps (in mirrors), Roof marker lamps	p.326
41	7.5A	Passenger airbag deactivation indicator	p.326
42	5A	Not used (spare)	p.326
43	10A	Wiper relay	p.326
44	10A	Upfitter switches	p.326
45	5A	Not used (spare)	p.326
46	10A	Climate control	p.326
47	15A	Fog lamps, Fog lamp indicator (in switch)	p.326
48	30A	Power windows switch, Power rear sliding window switch	p.326
49	—	Delayed accessory	p.326

Power distribution box

Where to find it

Power distribution box The power distribution box is located in the engine compartment.

Source: Owner’s Manual Printing 3 (PDF), page 327

What each fuse protects

Fuse	Amps	Protects	Source
1	—	Blower motor	p.327
2	—	Not used	p.327
3	—	Urea heaters (diesel engine)	p.327
4	—	Not used	p.327
5	—	Rear window defroster	p.327
6	—	Not used	p.327
7	50A	Rear window defroster	p.327
8	30A	Passenger seat	p.327
10	—	Not used	p.328
11	—	Not used	p.328
12	—	Not used	p.328
12	30A	Driver smart window	p.330
13	—	Not used	p.328
14	—	Not used	p.328
15	—	Fuel pump (diesel engine)	p.328
16	—	Not used	p.328
17	15A	Heated mirror	p.328
18	—	Not used	p.328
19	—	Not used	p.328
20	—	Not used	p.328
21	—	Not used	p.328
22	30A	Trailer tow electric brake	p.328
23	40A	Blower motor	p.328
24	—	Not used	p.328
25	30A	Wipers	p.328
26	30A	Trailer tow park lamps	p.328
27	25A	Urea heaters (diesel engine)	p.328
28	—	Buss bar	p.328
29	—	Trailer tow park lamps	p.328
30	—	A/C clutch	p.328
31	—	Wipers	p.328
32	—	Not used	p.328
33	15A	Vehicle power (VPWR) 1	p.328
34	15A	VPWR 2 (diesel engine) VPWR 2 (gas engine)	p.328
35	10A	VPWR 3	p.328
36	15A	VPWR 4 (diesel engine) VPWR 4 (gas engine)	p.328
37	10A	VPWR 5 (diesel engine)	p.328
38	—	Powertrain control module (PCM) (diesel engine), Electronic control module (ECM) (gas engine)	p.329
40	15A	4x4 electronic lock	p.329
41	—	Not used	p.329
42	—	Not used	p.329
43	—	Not used	p.329
44	—	Not used	p.329
45	10A	Run/start relay coil	p.329
46	10A	Transmission control module (TCM) keep-alive power (diesel engine)	p.329
47	10A	A/C clutch feed	p.329
48	—	Run/start	p.329
49	10A	Rearview camera system	p.329
50	10A	Blower motor relay coil	p.329
51	—	Not used	p.329
52	10A	PCM/ECM/TCM run/start	p.329
53	10A	4x4 module	p.329
54	10A	Anti-lock brake system (ABS) run/start	p.329
55	10A	Rear window defroster coil, Battery charge coil	p.329
56	20A	Passenger compartment fuse panel run/start feed	p.329
57	—	Fuel pump	p.329
58	—	Not used	p.329
59	—	Not used	p.329
60	—	Not used	p.329
62	—	Not used	p.330
63	—	Not used	p.330
64	—	Not used	p.330
65	—	Not used	p.330
66	20A	Fuel pump	p.330
67	—	Not used	p.330
68	10A	Fuel pump relay coil	p.330
69	—	Not used	p.330
70	10A	Trailer tow backup lamp	p.330
71	10A	Cannister vent (gas engine)	p.330
72	10A	PCM/ECM relay coil feed keep-alive power	p.330
73	—	Not used	p.330
74	—	Trailer tow left-hand stop/turn	p.330
75	—	Trailer tow right-hand stop/turn	p.330
76	—	Backup lamp	p.330
77	—	Not used	p.330
78	—	Not used	p.330
79	—	Not used	p.330
80	—	Not used	p.330
81	—	Not used	p.330
82	20A	Auxiliary power point #2	p.330
83	20A	Auxiliary power point #1	p.330
84	30A	4x4 shift motor	p.330
85	30A	Heated/cooled seats	p.330
86	25A	ABS coil feed	p.330
87	20A	Auxiliary power point #5	p.330
88	—	Not used	p.330
89	40A	Starter motor	p.330
90	25A	Trailer tow battery charge	p.330
91	—	Not used	p.330
92	20A	Auxiliary power point #4	p.331
93	20A	Auxiliary power point #3	p.331
94	25A	Upfitter #1	p.331
95	25A	Upfitter #2	p.331
97	40A	Invertor	p.331
98	—	Not used	p.331
99	—	Not used	p.331
100	25A	Trailer tow turn signals	p.331
101	—	Starter	p.331
102	—	Trailer tow battery charge	p.331
103	—	Not used	p.331
104	—	Not used	p.331
105	—	Not used	p.331
106	—	Not used	p.331
107	—	Not used	p.331

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