check engine light FORD F-53 2020 User Guide

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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Fuel Consumption..........................................41
Advertised Capacity............................................. 41
Fuel Economy........................................................ 42
Fuel Filter.........................................................126
Fuel Quality......................................................38 Choosing the Right Fuel.................................... 38
Fuses..................................................................101
Fuse Specification Chart............................101 Engine Compartment Fuse Box..................... 101
Passenger Compartment Fuse Box............106
G
Gauges.................................................................21 2.3 Inch Display....................................................... 21
8 Inch Display......................................................... 22
Configurable Gauge............................................. 23
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge.............23
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge................................ 23
Fuel Gauge.............................................................. 23
Voltmeter................................................................. 23
Gearbox See: Transmission................................................ 47
General Maintenance Information........166 Multi-point Inspection...................................... 168
Owner Checks and Services........................... 167
Protecting Your Investment........................... 166
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?.......................... 166
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership? ...................................................... 166
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada...........................................................98
Getting the Services You Need.................95 Away From Home................................................ 95
H
Handbrake See: Parking Brake............................................... 52
Hazard Flashers...............................................91
Hill Start Assist
................................................52
Switching the System On and Off.................53
Using Hill Start Assist......................................... 53
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes
...............................................................51
Horn......................................................................17 I
Ignition Switch.................................................34
In California (U.S. Only)...............................96
Information Display Control........................17
Information Displays
.....................................27
General Information............................................ 27
Information Messages
.................................30
Battery and Charging System......................... 30
Engine........................................................................\
31
Fuel........................................................................\
..... 31
Maintenance........................................................... 31
Power Steering...................................................... 32
Transmission.......................................................... 32
Instrument Cluster..........................................21
Instrument Lighting Dimmer.....................20
Introduction........................................................5
J
Jump Starting the Vehicle............................91 Connecting the Jumper Cables....................... 92
Jump Starting........................................................ 93
Preparing Your Vehicle........................................ 91
Removing the Jumper Cables......................... 93
L
Lane Keeping System..................................66 Switching the System On and Off.................67
System Display...................................................... 67
System Settings.................................................... 67
Troubleshooting................................................... 68
Lighting Control...............................................19 Flashing the Headlamp High Beam...............19
Headlamp High Beam......................................... 19
Lighting...............................................................19
Load Carrying
...................................................75
Load Limit..........................................................75
Special Loading Instructions for Owners of
Pick-up Trucks and Utility-type
Vehicles............................................................... 79
Vehicle Loading - with and without a Trailer.................................................................... 75
Lug Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel......................... 147
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