coolant level FORD F-53 2018 User Guide

Miscellaneous
•
Make sure all linkages, cables, levers
and pins under your vehicle are covered
with grease to prevent rust.
• Move vehicles at least 25 ft (7.5 m)
every 15 days to lubricate working parts
and prevent corrosion.
Removing Vehicle From Storage
When your vehicle is ready to come out of
storage, do the following:
• Wash your vehicle to remove any dirt
or grease film build-up on window
surfaces.
• Check windshield wipers for any
deterioration.
• Check under the hood for any foreign
material that may have collected
during storage such as mice or squirrel
nests.
• Check the exhaust for any foreign
material that may have collected
during storage.
• Check tire pressures and set tire
inflation per the Tire Label.
• Check brake pedal operation. Drive
your vehicle
15 ft (4.5 m) back and
forth to remove rust build-up.
• Check fluid levels (including coolant,
oil and gas) to make sure there are no
leaks, and fluids are at recommended
levels.
• If you remove the battery, clean the
battery cable ends and check for
damage.
Contact an authorized dealer if you have
any concerns or issues.
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Ford Motor Company has recommended
maintenance intervals for various parts
and component systems based upon
engineering testing. Ford Motor Company
relies upon this testing to determine the
most appropriate mileage for replacement
of oils and fluids to protect your vehicle at
the lowest overall cost to you and
recommends against maintenance
schedules that deviate from the scheduled
maintenance information.
We strongly recommend the use of only
genuine Ford, Motorcraft or
Ford-authorized re-manufactured
replacement parts engineered for your
vehicle.
Additives and Chemicals
This owner's manual and the Ford
Workshop Manual list the recommended
additives and chemicals for your vehicle.
We do not recommend using chemicals or
additives not approved by us as part of
your vehicle
’s normal maintenance. Please
consult your warranty information. Oils, Fluids and Flushing
In many cases, fluid discoloration is a
normal operating characteristic and, by
itself, does not necessarily indicate a
concern or that the fluid needs to be
changed. However, a qualified expert, such
as the factory-trained technicians at your
dealership, should inspect discolored fluids
that also show signs of overheating or
foreign material contamination
immediately.
Make sure to change your vehicle
’s oils and
fluids at the specified intervals or in
conjunction with a repair. Flushing is a
viable way to change fluid for many vehicle
sub-systems during scheduled
maintenance. It is critical that systems are
flushed only with new fluid that is the same
as that required to fill and operate the
system or using a Ford-approved flushing
chemical.
Owner Checks and Services
Make sure you perform the following basic
maintenance checks and inspections every
month or at six-month intervals. Check every month
Engine oil level.
Function of all interior and exterior lights.
Tires (including spare) for wear and proper pressure. Windshield washer fluid level. Check every six months
Battery connections. Clean if necessary.
Body and door drain holes for obstructions. Clean if necessary. Cooling system fluid level and coolant strength.
Door weatherstrips for wear. Lubricate if necessary.
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Check every six months
Hinges, latches and outside locks for proper operation. Lubricate if necessary. Parking brake for proper operation.
Safety belts and seat latches for wear and function.
Safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, airbag and safety belt) for operation.
Washer spray and wiper operation. Clean or replace blades as necessary.
Multi-point Inspection
In order to keep your vehicle running right,
it is important to have the systems on your
vehicle checked regularly. This can help
identify potential issues and prevent major
problems. We recommend having the
following multi-point inspection performed
at every scheduled maintenance interval
to help make sure your vehicle keeps
running great. Multi-point inspection
Horn operation
Accessory drive belt(s)
Radiator, cooler, heater and A/C hoses
Battery performance
Suspension component for leaks ordamage
Engine air filter
Steering and linkage
Exhaust system
Tires (including spare) for wear and properpressure**
Exterior lamps and hazard warning system
operation
Windshield for cracks, chips or pits
Fluid levels *
; fill if necessary
Washer spray and wiper operation
For oil and fluid leaks
* Brake, coolant recovery reservoir, automatic transmission, power steering and window
washer.
** If your vehicle is equipped with a temporary mobility kit, check the tire sealant expiration
Use By date on the canister. Replace as needed.
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A
About This Manual...........................................5
ABS
See: Brakes............................................................. 40
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes.................................................................. 40
Accessories See: Replacement Parts
Recommendation.............................................. 8
Adjusting the Steering Wheel.....................12
Air Filter See: Changing the Engine Air Filter.............103
Appendices.....................................................158
Audible Warnings and Indicators.............20 Fail-Safe Cooling Warning Chime.................20
Headlamps On Warning Chime...................... 20
Key in Ignition Warning Chime........................ 20
Parking Brake On Warning Chime.................20
Shift to Park Warning Chime........................... 20
Automatic Transmission..............................37
Brake-Shift Interlock........................................... 39
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud or Snow.................................................................... 39
Understanding the Positions of Your Automatic Transmission............................... 37
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check...............................................................97
Adjusting automatic transmission fluid levels.................................................................... 98
Automatic transmission fluid filter...............99
Correct fluid level................................................. 98
High fluid level....................................................... 98
Low fluid level....................................................... 98
B
Battery See: Changing the 12V Battery....................... 101
Brake Fluid Check..........................................99 Hydroboost.......................................................... 100
Hydromax............................................................... 99
Brakes................................................................40 General Information........................................... 40
Breaking-In.......................................................54 C
California Proposition 65...............................7
Capacities and Specifications
.................133
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold
Climates............................................................ 136
Specifications...................................................... 134
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior............................... 105
Catalytic Converter........................................34 On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)..................... 35
Readiness for Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) Testing..................................................... 35
Changing a Fuse
.............................................87
Fuses........................................................................\
. 87
Changing a Road Wheel............................125 Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly
Information....................................................... 125
Tire Change Procedure..................................... 126
Changing the 12V Battery...........................101 Battery relearn..................................................... 102
Changing the Engine Air Filter.................103
Cleaning the Engine....................................106
Cleaning the Exterior...................................105 Cleaning the Headlamps................................. 105
Exterior Chrome Parts...................................... 105
Exterior Plastic Parts......................................... 105
Stripes or Graphics............................................ 105
Underbody............................................................ 106
Under Hood.......................................................... 106
Cleaning the Wheels
...................................106
Coolant Check See: Engine Coolant Check.............................. 93
Cruise Control
...................................................12
Principle of Operation......................................... 42
Cruise control See: Using Cruise Control.................................. 42
Customer Assistance....................................61
D
Daytime Running Lamps..............................15
Direction Indicators
........................................15
Driving Hints.....................................................54
Driving Through Water.................................55
DRL See: Daytime Running Lamps.......................... 15
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