FORD F-53 2020 Owners Manual
Manufacturer: FORD, Model Year: 2020, Model line: F-53, Model: FORD F-53 2020Pages: 197, PDF Size: 3.04 MB
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A
About This Manual...........................................5
ABS
See: Brakes.............................................................. 51
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes................................................................... 51
Accessories See: Replacement Parts
Recommendation............................................ 12
ACC See: Using Adaptive Cruise Control..............58
Adjusting the Steering Wheel....................16
Air Filter See: Changing the Engine Air Filter...............114
Appendices.....................................................184
Audible Warnings and Indicators.............26 Headlamps On Warning Chime...................... 26
Key in Ignition Warning Chime........................ 26
Parking Brake On Warning Chime.................. 26
Autolamps.........................................................19 Windshield Wiper Activated
Headlamps........................................................ 20
Automatic Transmission..............................47
Brake-Shift Interlock........................................... 49
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck in Mud or Snow.................................................................... 50
Progressive Range Selection - PRS..............48
Understanding the Positions of Your Automatic Transmission............................... 47
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check..............................................................119
Adjusting automatic transmission fluid levels.................................................................... 121
Automatic transmission fluid filter................121
Correct fluid level................................................ 120
High fluid level....................................................... 121
Low fluid level...................................................... 120
B
Battery See: Changing the 12V Battery...................... 124
Brake Fluid Check..........................................121 Hydroboost............................................................ 122
Hydromax.............................................................. 122Brakes..................................................................51
General Information............................................. 51
Breaking-In.......................................................88
C
Canceling the Set Speed.............................57
Capacities and Specifications.................156 Air Conditioning System.................................. 156
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates............................................................ 159
Automatic Transmission.................................. 156
Engine Coolant..................................................... 157
Engine Oil.............................................................. 158
Fuel Tank............................................................... 159
Grease..................................................................... 159
Hydroboost Brake System............................... 161
Hydromax Brake System................................. 160
Power Steering System..................................... 161
Rear Axle................................................................ 162
Washer Reservoir................................................ 162
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior................................ 127
Catalytic Converter.......................................44
On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)..................... 45
Readiness for Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) Testing..................................................... 46
Changing a Fuse
...........................................108
Fuses....................................................................... 108
Changing a Road Wheel.............................147 Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly
Information....................................................... 147
Tire Change Procedure..................................... 149
Changing the 12V Battery..........................124 Battery relearn..................................................... 125
Changing the Engine Air Filter..................114
Cleaning the Engine.....................................128
Cleaning the Exterior....................................127 Cleaning the Headlamps.................................. 127
Exterior Chrome Parts....................................... 127
Exterior Plastic Parts.......................................... 127
Stripes or Graphics............................................. 127
Underbody............................................................ 128
Under Hood.......................................................... 128
Cleaning the Wheels...................................128
Connected Vehicle
.......................................163
Connecting the Vehicle to a Mobile
Network............................................................. 163
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Connected Vehicle Limitations...............163
Connected Vehicle Requirements.........163
Connected Vehicle – Troubleshooting.........................................163
Connecting the Vehicle to a Mobile Network.........................................................163
Connecting FordPass to the Connectivity Device................................................................. 163
Disabling the Connectivity Device................163
What Is the Connectivity Device................... 163
Coolant Check See: Engine Coolant Check.............................. 115
Cruise Control
..................................................57
Cruise Control Indicators.............................58
Cruise Control - Vehicles With: Adaptive Cruise Control................................................16
Cruise Control - Vehicles With: Cruise Control..............................................................17
Customer Assistance...................................95
D
Data Recording
..................................................7
Comfort, Convenience and Entertainment
Data........................................................................\
9
Event Data................................................................. 9
Service Data............................................................. 8
Services That Third Parties Provide...............10
Services That We Provide.................................. 10
Vehicles With a Connectivity Device.............10
Vehicles With an Emergency Call System................................................................... 11
Vehicles With SYNC.............................................. 11
Daytime Running Lamps............................20
Declaration of Conformity.........................187
Direction Indicators
.......................................20
Driver Alert........................................................65
Using Driver Alert................................................. 65
Driving Aids
.......................................................65
Driving Hints.....................................................87
Driving Through Water.................................88
DRL See: Daytime Running Lamps......................... 20
E
Economical Driving
........................................87
Electromagnetic Compatibility...............184 Emission Law...................................................43
Noise Emissions Warranty, Prohibited
Tampering Acts and Maintenance...........44
Tampering With a Noise Control System................................................................ 43
Engine Block Heater......................................36 Using the Engine Block Heater........................ 36
Engine Coolant Check..................................115 Adding Coolant.................................................... 116
Coolant Change.................................................... 117
Engine Coolant Temperature Management.................................................... 119
Fail-Safe Cooling.................................................. 117
Recycled Coolant................................................. 117
Severe Climates.................................................... 117
Engine Emission Control.............................43
Engine Oil Check............................................113 Adding Engine Oil................................................ 113
Engine Oil Dipstick........................................113
Engine Specifications
..................................152
Drivebelt Routing................................................ 152
Environment
......................................................15
Essential Towing Checks............................84 Before Towing a Trailer...................................... 85
Hitches..................................................................... 84
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Watercraft (PWC).......................................... 86
Safety Chains........................................................ 84
Trailer Brakes......................................................... 85
Trailer Lamps......................................................... 85
When Towing a Trailer........................................ 85
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording............................................... 7
Export Unique Options.................................14
F
Flat Tire See: Changing a Road Wheel......................... 147
Ford Credit
.........................................................12
US Only...................................................................... 12
Ford Protect
...................................................164
Ford Protect Extended Service Plan
(CANADA ONLY)........................................... 165
Ford Protect Extended Service Plans (U.S. Only)................................................................... 164
Fuel and Refueling.........................................38
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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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Maintenance...................................................110
General Information........................................... 110
Message Center See: Information Displays.................................. 27
Mobile Communications Equipment.......13
Motorcraft Parts............................................152
N
Normal Scheduled Maintenance
...........169
O
Oil Change Indicator Reset........................114 Resetting the Oil Life Monitoring
System................................................................ 114
Oil Check See: Engine Oil Check........................................ 113
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature........................................................99
Obtaining a French Owner ’s Manual...........99
P
Parking Brake
...................................................52
Perchlorate.........................................................11
Power Steering Fluid Check
......................123
Steering linkage lubrication points...............123
Pre-Collision Assist.......................................70 Adjusting the Pre-Collision Assist
Settings................................................................ 72
Blocked Sensors.................................................... 73
Distance Indication and Alert........................... 72
Using the Pre-Collision Assist System..........71
Protecting the Environment........................15
Puncture See: Changing a Road Wheel......................... 147
R
Recommended Towing Weights
...............81
Reduced Engine Performance...................87
Refueling...........................................................40
Replacement Parts Recommendation........................................12
Collision Repairs.................................................... 12Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical
Repairs.................................................................. 12
Warranty on Replacement Parts..................... 12
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)..............................................................100
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)................................................................99
Resuming the Set Speed............................58
Roadside Assistance....................................90 Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting Roadside
Assistance........................................................... 91
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Getting Roadside Assistance..................................... 90
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Using Roadside Assistance..................................... 90
Roadside Emergencies
................................90
Running-In See: Breaking-In................................................... 88
Running Out of Fuel......................................39
S
Safety Precautions........................................38
Scheduled Maintenance Record
.............173
Scheduled Maintenance...........................166
Setting the Cruise Control Speed.............57 Changing the Set Speed.................................... 57
Snow Chains See: Using Snow Chains................................... 147
Spare Wheel See: Changing a Road Wheel......................... 147
Special Notices................................................12 New Vehicle Limited Warranty......................... 12
Notice to Owners of Pickup Trucks and Utility Type Vehicles........................................ 13
On Board Diagnostics Data Link Connector............................................................ 13
Special Instructions.............................................. 12
Using Your Vehicle as an Ambulance............13
Using Your Vehicle With a Snowplow............13
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance.................................................171
Exceptions.............................................................. 172
Speed Control See: Cruise Control............................................... 57
Stability Control
..............................................55
Principle of Operation........................................ 55
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Starter Switch
See: Ignition Switch............................................. 34
Starting a Gasoline Engine.........................34 Failure to Start....................................................... 35
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes.................35
Important Ventilating Information................35
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Moving................................................................. 35
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Stationary........................................................... 35
Starting and Stopping the Engine...........34 General Information............................................ 34
Steering.............................................................69 Adaptive Learning................................................ 70
Adaptive Steering................................................. 70
Hydraulic Power Steering................................. 69
Steering Wheel................................................16
Switching Cruise Control On and Off......................................................................57
Switching Cruise Control Off............................ 57
Switching Cruise Control On............................ 57
Symbols Glossary.............................................5
T
Technical Specifications See: Capacities and Specifications.............152
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only)..........................97
Tire Care
............................................................131
Glossary of Tire Terminology.......................... 132
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................................................... 131
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall............................................................. 133
Temperature A B C............................................. 132
Traction AA A B C................................................. 131
Treadwear............................................................... 131
Tires See: Wheels and Tires....................................... 131
Towing a Trailer..............................................80 Load Placement................................................... 80
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels.......86 Emergency Towing.............................................. 86
Towing...............................................................80
Traction Control
..............................................54
Principle of Operation........................................ 54
Transmission Code Designation
.............155 Transmission....................................................47
Transporting the Vehicle.............................93
U
Under Hood Overview - Commercial
Chassis.............................................................111
Under Hood Overview - Motorhome Chassis............................................................112
Using Adaptive Cruise Control..................58 Automatic Cancellation...................................... 61
Blocked Sensor..................................................... 63
Canceling the Set Speed................................... 61
Changing the Set Speed.................................... 61
Detection Issues................................................... 62
Following a Vehicle............................................. 59
Hilly Condition and Trailer Tow Usage..........61
Overriding the Set Speed................................. 60
Resuming the Set Speed................................... 61
Setting the Adaptive Cruise Speed...............59
Setting the Gap Distance................................. 60
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control Off.........61
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control On........58
Switching to Normal Cruise Control.............64
System Not Available......................................... 63
Using Snow Chains......................................147
Using Traction Control
.................................54
System Indicator Light....................................... 54
V
Vehicle Care.....................................................127 General Information........................................... 127
Vehicle Certification Label........................155
Vehicle Identification Number
.................154
Vehicle Storage.............................................129
Body........................................................................\
. 129
Brakes..................................................................... 130
Cooling system.................................................... 129
Disconnecting Your 12 Volt Battery..............129
Engine..................................................................... 129
Fuel system........................................................... 129
General................................................................... 129
Miscellaneous...................................................... 130
Removing Vehicle From Storage.................. 130
Tires........................................................................\
. 130
VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number.............154
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Warning Lamps and Indicators.................24
Adaptive Cruise Control Indicator.................. 24
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Lamp.................................................................... 24
Autolamps Indicator........................................... 24
Battery...................................................................... 24
Brake System Warning Lamp.......................... 24
Cruise Control Indicator..................................... 25
Direction Indicator................................................ 25
Electronic Throttle Control............................... 25
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Lamp.................................................................... 25
Fasten Seatbelt Warning Lamp...................... 25
Headlamp High Beam Indicator..................... 25
Hydromax................................................................ 25
Lane Departure Warning Indicator................25
Low Fuel Level Warning Lamp........................ 25
Oil Pressure Warning Lamp.............................. 25
Parking Lamps....................................................... 25
Service Engine Soon........................................... 26
Stability Control Indicator................................. 26
Tow Haul Indicator............................................... 26
Traction Control Indicator................................. 26
Traction Control System Off............................ 26
Washers See: Cleaning the Exterior................................ 127
See: Wipers and Washers.................................. 18
What Is Cruise Control..................................57
Wheel Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel......................... 147
Wheels and Tires...........................................131 Technical Specifications................................... 151
Windshield Washers......................................18
Windshield Wipers.........................................18
Wipers and Washers......................................18
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