axle fluid FORD F-150 2020 Owners Manual

Materials
Specification
Name
-
Motorcraft® Penetrating and Lock Lubricant(U.S.)
Motorcraft® Penetrating Fluid / Liquide dégrippant
Motorcraft®(Canada)
XL-1(U.S.)
CXC-51-A(Canada)
Transfer Case
Capacities Quantity
Variant
1.5 qt (1.4 L)
Four-wheel drive (Electronic Shift-on-the-
Fly).
1.5 qt (1.4 L)
Automatic four-wheel drive (Torque on
demand).
Materials Specification
Name
WSS-M2C938-AMERCON® LV,
Motorcraft® MERCON® LV Automatic Transmission
Fluid(U.S.)
Motorcraft® MERCON® LV Automatic Transmission
Fluid / Huile pour boîte automatique MERCON® LV
Motorcraft®(Canada)
XT-10-QLVC(U.S.)
CXT-10-LV6(Canada)
Front Axle
Capacities Quantity
Variant
1.8 qt (1.7 L)
Four wheel drive.
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Materials
Specification
Name
WSS-M2C938-AMERCON® LV,
Motorcraft® MERCON® LV Automatic Transmission
Fluid(U.S.)
Motorcraft® MERCON® LV Automatic Transmission
Fluid / Huile pour boîte automatique MERCON® LV
Motorcraft®(Canada)
XT-10-QLVC(U.S.)
CXT-10-LV6(Canada)
Front Axle
Capacities Quantity
Variant
1.8 qt (1.7 L)
Four wheel drive.
Materials Specification
Name
WSS-M2C942-A
Motorcraft® SAE 75W-85 Premium Synthetic
Hypoid Gear Lubricant(U.S.)
Motorcraft® SAE 75W-85 Premium Synthetic
Hypoid Gear Lubricant / Huile synthétique de haute
qualité pour engrenages hypoïdes SAE 75W-85
Motorcraft®(Canada)
XY-75W85-QL(U.S. & Canada)
Rear Axle
Capacities Quantity
Variant
2.7 qt (2.6 L)
All.
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Materials
Specification
Name
-
Motorcraft® Penetrating and Lock Lubricant(U.S.)
Motorcraft® Penetrating Fluid / Liquide dégrippant
Motorcraft®(Canada)
XL-1(U.S.)
CXC-51-A(Canada)
Transfer Case
Capacities Quantity
Variant
1.5 qt (1.4 L)
Four-wheel drive (Electronic Shift-on-the-
Fly).
1.5 qt (1.4 L)
Automatic four-wheel drive (Torque on
demand).
Materials Specification
Name
WSS-M2C938-AMERCON® LV,
Motorcraft® MERCON® LV Automatic Transmission
Fluid(U.S.)
Motorcraft® MERCON® LV Automatic Transmission
Fluid / Huile pour boîte automatique MERCON® LV
Motorcraft®(Canada)
XT-10-QLVC(U.S.)
CXT-10-LV6(Canada)
Front Axle
Capacities Quantity
Variant
1.8 qt (1.7 L)
Four wheel drive.
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Materials
Specification
Name
WSS-M2C938-AMERCON® LV,
Motorcraft® MERCON® LV Automatic Transmission
Fluid(U.S.)
Motorcraft® MERCON® LV Automatic Transmission
Fluid / Huile pour boîte automatique MERCON® LV
Motorcraft®(Canada)
XT-10-QLVC(U.S.)
CXT-10-LV6(Canada)
Front Axle
Capacities Quantity
Variant
1.8 qt (1.7 L)
Four wheel drive.
Materials Specification
Name
WSS-M2C942-A
Motorcraft® SAE 75W-85 Premium Synthetic
Hypoid Gear Lubricant(U.S.)
Motorcraft® SAE 75W-85 Premium Synthetic
Hypoid Gear Lubricant / Huile synthétique de haute
qualité pour engrenages hypoïdes SAE 75W-85
Motorcraft®(Canada)
XY-75W85-QL(U.S. & Canada)
Rear Axle
Capacities Quantity
Variant
2.7 qt (2.6 L)
All.
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Materials
Specification
Name
WSS-M2C938-AMERCON® LV,
Motorcraft® MERCON® LV Automatic Transmission
Fluid(U.S.)
Motorcraft® MERCON® LV Automatic Transmission
Fluid / Huile pour boîte automatique MERCON® LV
Motorcraft®(Canada)
XT-10-QLVC(U.S.)
CXT-10-LV6(Canada)
Front Axle
Capacities Quantity
Variant
1.8 qt (1.7 L)
Four wheel drive.
Materials Specification
Name
WSS-M2C942-A
Motorcraft® SAE 75W-85 Premium Synthetic
Hypoid Gear Lubricant(U.S.)
Motorcraft® SAE 75W-85 Premium Synthetic
Hypoid Gear Lubricant / Huile synthétique de haute
qualité pour engrenages hypoïdes SAE 75W-85
Motorcraft®(Canada)
XY-75W85-QL(U.S. & Canada)
Rear Axle
Capacities Quantity
Variant
2.7 qt (2.6 L)
All.
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Normal Maintenance Intervals
At Every Oil Change Interval as Indicated by the Information Display
1
Change engine oil and filter. 2
Rotate tires, inspect tire wear and measure tread depth.
Perform a multi-point inspection (recommended).
Inspect the automatic transmission fluid level (if equipped with dipstick). Consult your
dealer for requirements.
Inspect the brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake linings, hoses and parking brake.
Inspect the engine cooling system strength and hoses.
Inspect the exhaust system and heat shields.
Inspect front axle and U-joints. Lubricate if equipped with grease fittings (Four –wheel
drive vehicles).
Inspect the half-shaft boots.
Inspect the steering linkage, ball joints, suspension, tire-rod ends, driveshaft and U-
joints. Lubricate any areas with grease fittings.
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear, looseness or
drag.
Fuel and water separator. Drain if necessary (or if indicated by the information display).
Refill the diesel exhaust fluid tank.
Inspect the air filter restriction gauge. Replace the filter if necessary.
1 Do not exceed one year or 10,000 mi (16,000 km) between service intervals.
2 Reset the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after engine oil and filter changes. See Oil Change
Indicator Reset
(page 363). Brake Fluid Maintenance
1
Change brake fluid. 2
Every 3 Years
1 Perform this maintenance item every 3 years. Do not exceed the designated time for
the interval.
2 Brake fluid servicing requires special equipment available at your authorized dealer.
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Other Maintenance Items
1
Replace the cabin air filter.
Every 20,000 mi
(32,000 km)
Replace the engine air filter.
Every
30,000 mi
(48,000 km) Replace the engine-mounted and frame-mounted fuel
filters (Diesel Only).
Replace the spark plugs.
Every
100,000 mi
(160,000 km) Inspect the accessory drive belt(s). 2
Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter.
Every
150,000 mi
(240,000 km) Change the front axle fluid (Four-wheel drive vehicles).
Change the rear axle fluid.
Change the transfer case fluid (Four-wheel drive vehicles).
Replace the accessory drive belt(s).
Replace the fuel pump drive belt (Diesel Only).
Replace the timing belt (Diesel Only).
Change the engine coolant.
3
At
200,000 mi
(322,000 km)
1 Perform these maintenance items within 3,000 mi (4,800 km) of the last engine oil and
filter change. Do not exceed the designated distance for the interval.
2 After initial inspection, inspect every other oil change until replaced.
3 Initial replacement at 10 years or
200,000 mi (322,000 km), then every five years or
100,000 mi (160,000 km).
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SPECIAL OPERATING
CONDITIONS SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE
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. Perform the services shown in the
following tables when specified or within
3,000 mi (4,800 km) of the OIL CHANGE
REQUIRED
message appearing in the
information display.
• Example 1
: The OIL CHANGE
REQUIRED message comes on at
28,751 mi (46,270 km). Perform the
30,000 mi (48,000 km) automatic
transmission fluid replacement.
• Example 2
: The OIL CHANGE
REQUIRED message has not come
on, but the odometer reads 30,000 mi
(48,000 km)
(for example, the
Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor was reset
at
25,000 mi (40,000 km)). Perform
the engine air filter replacement. Towing a Trailer or Using a Car-top Carrier
Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the information
display and perform services listed in the Normal Sched-
uled Maintenance chart.
As required
Inspect and lubricate U-joints.
Inspect frequently, service
as required
See axle maintenance items under
Exceptions.
Replace spark plugs. (Gasoline Engine).
Every
60,000 mi
(96,000 km) Extensive Idling or Low-speed Driving for Long Distances, as in Heavy Commercial Use
(Such as Delivery, Taxi, Patrol Car or Livery)
Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the information
display and perform services listed in the Normal Sched-
uled Maintenance chart.
As required
Replace engine air filter. (Gasoline Engine).
Inspect frequently, service
as required
Inspect the air filter restriction gauge. Replace the filter if
necessary (Diesel Engine).
Replace spark plugs. (Gasoline Engine).
Every
60,000 mi
(96,000 km)
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Off-road Operation
Inspect functional holes in exhaust tip to make sure they
are clean and clear of debris or foreign materials. Refer to
the Vehicle Care chapter of your owner ’s manual for more
information. (Diesel Engine).
As required
Inspect the steering and suspension ball joints and tie rods.
Lubricate any grease fittings.
Rotate the tires, inspect the tires for wear and measure
tread depth.
Every 7,000 mi (12,000 km),
six months or 300 engine
hours
Inspect the brake system pads and rotors.
Inspect the air filter restriction gauge. Replace the filter if
necessary.
Change the engine oil and filter. 1
Every 7,000 mi (12,000 km)
or 300 engine hours
Replace the engine-mounted and frame-mounted fuel
filters.
Every 30,000 mi
(48,000 km), six months or
600 engine hours
Replace the air inlet foam filter.
Every
30,000 mi
(48,000 km)
1 Reset the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after engine oil and filter changes. Using Biodiesel, up to and Including 20% Biodiesel (B20)
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
300 engine hours
Exceptions
There are several exceptions to the Normal
Schedule. Axle and Transfer Case Maintenance
Axle(s) and transfer case (Four-wheel
drive vehicles) fluid changes or level
checks are not required unless a leak is
suspected or the assembly has been
submerged in water. Contact an authorized
dealer for service.
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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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