engine coolant FORD F-150 2020 Owner's Guide

Diesel Engine
If you operate your vehicle primarily in any
of the following conditions, you need to
perform extra maintenance as indicated.
If you operate your vehicle
occasionally under any of these conditions, it is not
necessary to perform the extra
maintenance. For specific
recommendations, see your dealership
service advisor or technician. Towing a Trailer or Using a Car-top Carrier
Change the engine oil and filter as indicated by the
information display, and perform the services listed in the
scheduled maintenance chart.
As required
See the axle maintenance items under
Exceptions.
Replace the engine-mounted and frame-mounted fuel
filters.
Every
30,000 mi
(48,000 km) or six months,
600 engine hours
Inspect the engine and cooling system coolant concentra-
tion (freeze-point protection) and additive (corrosion
inhibitor) strength. Add coolant additive if necessary.
Every
30,000 mi
(48,000 km) or 1200 engine
hours
Flush and refill the coolant. Do not add coolant additive.
Every
60,000 mi
(96,000 km) or 2400
engine hours
Note: After the initial coolant flush and fill at
60,000 mi (96,000 km) or 2400 engine
hours, flush and fill every 45,000 mi (72,000 km) or 1800 engine hours thereafter. Frequent or Extended Idling (Over 10 Minutes Per Hour of Normal Driving) or Frequent
Low-speed Operation if your Vehicle is Used for Stationary Operation
Change the engine oil and filter as indicated by the
information display, and perform the services listed in the
scheduled maintenance chart.
As required
Replace the engine-mounted and frame-mounted fuel
filters.
Every
30,000 mi
(48,000 km), six months or
600 engine hours
Inspect the engine and cooling system coolant concentra-
tion (freeze-point protection) and additive (corrosion
inhibitor) strength. Add coolant additive if necessary.
Every
30,000 mi
(48,000 km) or 1200 engine
hours
Flush and refill the coolant. Do not add coolant additive.
Every
60,000 mi
(96,000 km) or 2400
engine hours
Note: After the initial coolant flush and fill at
60,000 mi (96,000 km) or 2400 engine
hours, flush and fill every 45,000 mi (72,000 km) or 1800 engine hours thereafter.
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Frequent Low-speed Operation, Consistent Heavy Traffic Under 25 mph (40 km/h) or
Long Rush-hour Traffic
Change the engine oil and filter as indicated by the
information display, and perform the services listed in the
scheduled maintenance chart.
As required
Replace the engine-mounted and frame-mounted fuel
filters.
Every 30,000 mi
(48,000 km), six months or
600 engine hours
Inspect the engine and cooling system coolant concentra-
tion (freeze-point protection) and additive (corrosion
inhibitor) strength. Add coolant additive if necessary.
Every
30,000 mi
(48,000 km) or 1200 engine
hours
Flush and refill the coolant. Do not add coolant additive.
Every
60,000 mi
(96,000 km) or 2400
engine hours
Note: After the initial coolant flush and fill at
60,000 mi (96,000 km) or 2400 engine
hours, flush and fill every 45,000 mi (72,000 km) or 1800 engine hours thereafter. Sustained High-speed Driving at Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (Maximum Loaded Weight
for Vehicle Operation)
Change the engine oil and filter as indicated by the
information display, and perform the services listed in the
scheduled maintenance chart.
As required
Replace the engine-mounted and frame-mounted fuel
filters.
Every
30,000 mi
(48,000 km), six months or
600 engine hours
Inspect the engine and cooling system coolant concentra-
tion (freeze-point protection) and additive (corrosion
inhibitor) strength. Add coolant additive if necessary.
Every
30,000 mi
(48,000 km) or 1200 engine
hours
Flush and refill the coolant. Do not add coolant additive.
Every
60,000 mi
(96,000 km) or 2400
engine hours
Note: After the initial coolant flush and fill at
60,000 mi (96,000 km) or 2400 engine
hours, flush and fill every 45,000 mi (72,000 km) or 1800 engine hours thereafter.
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Breaking-In.....................................................326
Bulb Specification Chart..........................469
C
Cabin Air Filter...............................................156
Canceling the Set Speed..........................254
Capacities and Specifications - 2.7L EcoBoost™.................................................433
Air Conditioning System.................................. 433
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates........................................................... 436
Automatic Transmission................................. 433
Engine Coolant................................................... 434
Engine Oil.............................................................. 435
Front Axle............................................................. 438
Fuel Tank.............................................................. 436
Grease.................................................................... 436
Hydraulic Brake System.................................. 437
Locks....................................................................... 437
Rear Axle............................................................... 439
Transfer Case...................................................... 438
Washer Reservoir............................................... 439
Capacities and Specifications - 3.0L Diesel............................................................440
Air Conditioning System................................. 440
Automatic Transmission................................. 441
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank.............................. 444
Engine Coolant................................................... 442
Engine Oil.............................................................. 442
Front Axle............................................................. 446
Fuel Tank.............................................................. 444
Grease................................................................... 444
Hydraulic Brake System.................................. 444
Locks...................................................................... 445
Rear Axle.............................................................. 446
Transfer Case...................................................... 445
Washer Reservoir............................................... 447
Capacities and Specifications - 3.3L.................................................................447
Air Conditioning System................................. 448
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates............................................................ 451
Automatic Transmission................................ 448
Engine Coolant................................................... 449
Engine Oil............................................................. 450
Front Axle............................................................. 453
Fuel Tank................................................................ 451Grease.....................................................................
451
Hydraulic Brake System.................................. 452
Locks....................................................................... 452
Rear Axle............................................................... 454
Transfer Case...................................................... 453
Washer Reservoir............................................... 454
Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L Ecoboost™.................................................455
Air Conditioning System................................. 455
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates........................................................... 458
Automatic Transmission................................ 456
Engine Coolant................................................... 457
Engine Oil.............................................................. 457
Front Axle.............................................................. 461
Fuel Tank.............................................................. 459
Grease.................................................................... 459
Hydraulic Brake System.................................. 459
Locks...................................................................... 460
Rear Axle................................................................ 461
Transfer Case...................................................... 460
Washer Reservoir............................................... 462
Capacities and Specifications - 5.0L................................................................462
Air Conditioning System................................. 463
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates........................................................... 465
Automatic Transmission................................ 463
Engine Coolant................................................... 464
Engine Oil............................................................. 464
Front Axle............................................................. 468
Fuel Tank.............................................................. 466
Grease................................................................... 466
Hydraulic Brake System................................. 466
Locks....................................................................... 467
Rear Axle.............................................................. 468
Transfer Case...................................................... 467
Washer Reservoir.............................................. 469
Capacities and Specifications................424
Cargo Lamps
...................................................99
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior.............................. 383
Catalytic Converter.....................................205 On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II).................. 206
Readiness for Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) Testing................................................... 207
Center Console...............................................177
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Switching Maximum Defrost On and
Off....................................................................... 524
Switching Rear Auto Mode On and Off....................................................................... 525
Switching Recirculated Air On and Off....................................................................... 525
Switching the Air Conditioning On and Off....................................................................... 523
Switching the Climate Controlled Seats On and Off.............................................................. 524
Switching the Climate Control On and Off....................................................................... 524
Switching the Heated Exterior Mirrors On and Off.............................................................. 524
Switching the Heated Rear Window On and Off....................................................................... 524
Switching the Heated Seats On and Off....................................................................... 524
Switching the Heated Steering Wheel On and Off.............................................................. 524
Switching the Heated Windshield On and Off....................................................................... 524
Switching the Rear Climate Controlled Seats On and Off.......................................... 525
Switching the Rear Heated Seats On and Off....................................................................... 525
Switching the Rear Ventilated Seats On and Off.............................................................. 525
Switching the Ventilated Seats On and Off....................................................................... 525
Climate Control..............................................151
Connected Vehicle.......................................471 Connecting the Vehicle to a Mobile Network
- Vehicles With: Connectivity
Device................................................................. 471
Connecting the Vehicle to a Mobile Network - Vehicles With: Modem.............................. 471
Connected Vehicle Limitations................471
Connected Vehicle Requirements..........471
Connected Vehicle – Troubleshooting - Vehicles With: Connectivity
Device............................................................472
Connected Vehicle – Troubleshooting - Vehicles With: Modem............................473
Connected Vehicle – Troubleshooting - Vehicles With: SYNC 3............................474 Connecting the Vehicle to a Mobile
Network - Vehicles With: Connectivity
Device.............................................................471
Connecting FordPass to the Connectivity Device................................................................. 471
Disabling the Connectivity Device................471
What Is the Connectivity Device................... 471
Connecting the Vehicle to a Mobile Network - Vehicles With: Modem........471
Connecting FordPass to the Modem...........471
Enabling and Disabling the Modem............471
What Is the Modem........................................... 471
Connecting the Vehicle to a Wi-Fi Network - Vehicles With: SYNC 3.......472
Coolant Check See: Engine Coolant Check........................... 366
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator.......58
Creating a MyKey...........................................68 Programming and Changing Configurable
Settings............................................................... 69
Creating a Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot - Vehicles With: Connectivity
Device............................................................476
Connecting a Device to the Wi-Fi Hotspot............................................................. 476
Purchasing a Data Plan................................... 476
Creating a Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot - Vehicles With: SYNC 3............................476
Connecting a Device to the Wi-Fi Hotspot............................................................. 477
Finding the Wi-Fi Hotspot Name and Password......................................................... 476
Cross Traffic Alert........................................270 Cross Traffic Alert Behavior When Trailer
is Attached....................................................... 272
Cross Traffic Alert Indicator............................ 272
Cross Traffic Alert Information Messages.......................................................... 273
Cross Traffic Alert System Limitations....................................................... 272
Cross Traffic Alert System Sensors.............272
Switching the System On and Off...............272
Using Cross Traffic Alert.................................. 270
Cruise Control
...............................................253
Cruise Control Indicators..........................254
Cruise Control - Vehicles With: Adaptive Cruise Control..............................................90
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Cruise Control - Vehicles With: Cruise
Control.............................................................91
Customer Assistance.................................337
D
Data Recording
..................................................11
Comfort, Convenience and Entertainment
Data....................................................................... 13
Event Data................................................................ 13
Service Data............................................................ 12
Services That Third Parties Provide...............14
Services That We Provide.................................. 14
Vehicles With a Connectivity Device..............14
Vehicles With a Modem...................................... 14
Vehicles With an Emergency Call System.................................................................. 15
Vehicles With SYNC............................................. 15
Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With: Configurable Daytime Running
Lamps..............................................................97
Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With: Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
............96
Declaration of Conformity.......................605
Declaration of Conformity - Vehicles With: SYNC 3
.............................................605
Radio Frequency Statement........................ 605
Diesel Particulate Filter...............................212 Oxidation Catalytic Converter and Diesel
Particulate Filter System............................. 212
Regeneration.........................................................212
Digital Radio
..................................................482
HD Radio Reception and Station
Troubleshooting............................................ 483
Direction Indicators
.......................................98
Doors and Locks..............................................72
Draining the Fuel Filter Water Trap - Diesel............................................................366
Drive Control..................................................278 Selectable Drive Modes................................... 278
Driver Alert
.......................................................261
Using Driver Alert................................................ 261
Driver and Passenger Airbags....................52 Children and Airbags........................................... 53
Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating Adjustment........................................................ 52
Driving Aids
.....................................................261
Driving Hints...................................................324 Driving Through Water...............................326
DRL
See: Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With:
Configurable Daytime Running Lamps....97
See: Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With: Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)................96
E
Economical Driving
.....................................324
Electric Parking Brake................................234 Applying the Electric Parking Brake............234
Automatically Releasing the Electric
Parking Brake.................................................. 235
Manually Releasing the Electric Parking Brake.................................................................. 235
Releasing the Electric Parking Brake if the Vehicle Battery is Running Out of
Charge............................................................... 235
Electromagnetic Compatibility...............577
Electronic Locking Differential.................231 Activating the Electronic Locking
Differential........................................................ 231
Operating Electronic Locking Differential With a Spare or Mismatched Tires.........232
Electronic Tailgate
..........................................77
With the Outside Control Button................... 78
With the Remote Control................................... 77
Emission Law................................................204 Noise Emissions Warranty, Prohibited
Tampering Acts and Maintenance.........205
Tampering With a Noise Control System............................................................. 204
End User License Agreement
.................580
VEHICLE SOFTWARE END USER LICENSE
AGREEMENT (EULA) ................................ 580
Engine Block Heater....................................188 Using the Engine Block Heater...................... 189
Engine Coolant Check...............................366 Adding Coolant................................................... 367
Coolant Change................................................. 369
Engine Coolant Temperature Management.................................................. 370
Fail-Safe Cooling............................................... 369
Recycled Coolant.............................................. 368
Severe Climates................................................. 368
Engine Emission Control..........................204
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Switching the Front Fog Lamps On or
Off........................................................................\
. 97
Front Passenger Sensing System............53
Front Seat Armrest.......................................167
Fuel and Refueling.......................................193
Fuel Consumption.......................................202 Advertised Capacity......................................... 202
Calculating Fuel Economy............................. 203
Filling the Fuel Tank.......................................... 203
Fuel Filler Funnel Location - Regular Cab.................................................................198
Fuel Filler Funnel Location - SuperCab/ SuperCrew...................................................198
Fuel Filter - Diesel........................................376
Fuel Filter - Gasoline...................................376
Fuel Quality - Diesel....................................193
Biodiesel................................................................ 195
Diesel Fuel Additives ........................................ 196
Fuel Requirements - Choosing The Right Fuel: Vehicles Operated Where Ultra Low
Sulfur Diesel Fuel Is Not Required .........194
Fuel Requirements - Choosing The Right Fuel: Vehicles Operated Where Ultra Low
Sulfur Diesel Fuel Is Required (United
States/Canada/Puerto Rico/U.S. Virgin
Islands And Other Locales) ...................... 193
Fuel Quality - E85........................................196 Choosing the Right Fuel - Flex Fuel
Vehicles............................................................. 196
Switching Between E85 and Gasoline............................................................. 197
Fuel Quality - Gasoline...............................197 Choosing the Right Fuel................................... 197
Fuel Shutoff
...................................................332
Fuses................................................................344
Fuse Specification Chart..........................344 Passenger Compartment Fuse
Panel................................................................. 350
Power Distribution Box.................................... 344
G
Garage Door Opener
.....................................171
Garage Door Opener See: Universal Garage Door Opener.............171
Gauges................................................................111 Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Gauge................114
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge............113 Engine Oil Pressure Gauge...............................
113
Fuel Gauge............................................................. 113
Information Display............................................ 114
Transmission Fluid Temperature Gauge.................................................................. 113
Turbo Boost Gauge............................................. 113
Type 1 and 2............................................................. 111
Type 3....................................................................... 112
Gearbox See: Transmission............................................... 217
General Information on Radio Frequencies..................................................60
Intelligent Access................................................ 60
General Maintenance Information........553 Multi-Point Inspection..................................... 556
Owner Checks and Services.......................... 554
Protecting Your Investment........................... 553
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?.......................... 553
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?..................................................... 553
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada.........................................................340
Getting the Services You Need...............337 Away From Home.............................................. 337
H
Hazard Flashers
............................................332
Headlamp Adjusting See: Adjusting the Headlamps..................... 375
Headrest See: Head Restraints......................................... 158
Head Restraints
............................................158
Adjusting the Head Restraint......................... 159
Heated Exterior Mirrors..............................156
Heated Rear Window..................................156
Heated Seats
.................................................166
Rear Heated Seats............................................. 166
Heated Steering Wheel
................................91
Heated Windshield......................................156
Windshield Wiper De-Icer............................... 156
Heating See: Climate Control.......................................... 151
Hill Descent Control
.....................................241
Principle of Operation....................................... 241
Hill Start Assist.............................................235 Switching the System On and Off..............236
Using Hill Start Assist...................................... 236
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Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration
Program (Canada Only)........................340
V
Vehicle Care...................................................382
General Information......................................... 382
Vehicle Certification Label
........................431
Vehicle Identification Number...............430
Vehicle Storage............................................388 Body....................................................................... 389
Brakes.................................................................... 390
Cooling system................................................... 389
Disconnecting Your 12 Volt Battery.............389
Engine.................................................................... 389
Fuel system......................................................... 389
General.................................................................. 389
Miscellaneous.................................................... 390
Removing Vehicle From Storage.................390
Tires........................................................................\
390
Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot
................................476
Ventilated Seats............................................167
Ventilation See: Climate Control.......................................... 151
VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number............430
Voice Control
...................................................90
W
Warning Lamps and Indicators................114 Adaptive Cruise Control Indicator.................114
Anti-Lock Braking System................................ 114
Automatic Headlamp High Beam Indicator............................................................. 114
Automatic Regen Control Off......................... 114
Auto-Start-Stop Indicator................................ 114
Battery..................................................................... 115
Blind Spot Monitor.............................................. 115
Brake System Warning Lamp.......................... 115
Check 4X4.............................................................. 115
Cruise Control Indicator..................................... 115
Diesel Exhaust Fluid........................................... 115
Direction Indicator............................................... 115
Door Ajar Warning Lamp.................................. 115
Electric Park Brake.............................................. 116
Electronic Locking Differential........................ 115Engine Coolant Temperature Warning
Lamp................................................................... 116
Fasten Seatbelt Warning Lamp..................... 116
Four-Wheel Drive Indicators........................... 116
Front Airbag........................................................... 116
Front Fog Lamp Indicator................................. 116
Headlamp High Beam Indicator.................... 116
Hill Descent............................................................ 116
Low Fuel Level Warning Lamp....................... 116
Low Tire Pressure Warning Lamp.................116
Low Washer Fluid Level Warning Lamp
.................................................................... 117
Oil Pressure Warning Lamp.............................. 117
Parking Lamps....................................................... 117
Powertrain Malfunction/Reduced Power/Electronic Throttle Control...........117
Service Engine Soon........................................... 117
Sport Mode............................................................. 117
Stability Control and Traction Control Indicator.............................................................. 117
Stability Control and Traction Control Off Warning Lamp.................................................. 117
Tow Haul Indicator.............................................. 118
Wait To Start......................................................... 118
Water In Fuel......................................................... 118
Washer Fluid Check
....................................376
Washers See: Cleaning the Exterior.............................. 383
See: Wipers and Washers................................. 93
Waxing.............................................................384
What Is Automatic High Beam Control............................................................101
What Is Cruise Control...............................253 Requirements...................................................... 253
What is the Rear Occupant Alert System
..........................................................169
Wheel Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel........................ 414
Wheels and Tires
..........................................391
General Information.......................................... 391
Technical Specifications................................. 422
Windows and Mirrors
..................................103
Windshield Washers.....................................94
Windshield Wipers.........................................93 Speed Dependent Wipers................................ 93
Wiper Blades See: Checking the Wiper Blades.................. 376
Wipers and Washers.....................................93
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