check transmission fluid FORD F-53 2021 User Guide

Be sure to ask your dealership service
advisor or technician about the multi-point
vehicle inspection. It is a comprehensive
way to perform a thorough inspection of
your vehicle. Your checklist gives you
immediate feedback on the overall
condition of your vehicle.
NORMAL SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE
Note: Do not exceed the mileage or time intervals. Every 10,000 miles (16000 km), 12 months or 450 engine hours - whichever comes first
Change the engine oil and filter.
Rotate the tires, inspect tire wear and measure the tread depth. 1
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear, looseness or
drag.
Perform a multi-point inspection.
Inspect the automatic transmission fluid level. Consult dealer for requirements.
Inspect the brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake linings, hoses and the parking brake.
Inspect the engine coolant level/strength and hoses.
Inspect the exhaust system and heat shields.
Inspect the steering linkage, ball joints, suspension, tie-rod ends, drive shaft and U-joints.
Lubricate, if your vehicle has grease fittings.
1 Vehicles with dual rear wheels should rotate the front wheels when specified; rear wheels
only if you notice unusual wear. Brake Fluid Maintenance
1
Change the 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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About This Manual...........................................5
ABS
See: Brakes............................................................. 54
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes.................................................................. 55
Accessories See: Replacement Parts
Recommendation............................................ 12
ACC See: Using Adaptive Cruise Control...............61
Adjusting the Steering Wheel....................16
Air Filter See: Changing the Engine Air Filter...............117
Appendices....................................................180
Audible Warnings and Indicators.............29
Autolamps.........................................................19
Automatic High Beam Control..................22
Automatic High Beam Control Indicators........................................................22
Automatic Transmission.............................50
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check..............................................................122
B
Battery See: Changing the 12V Battery....................... 127
Brake Fluid Check.........................................124
Brakes.................................................................54 General Information............................................ 54
Breaking-In........................................................91
C
Canceling the Set Speed.............................61
Capacities and Specifications.................156
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior............................... 130
Catalytic Converter........................................47
Changing a Fuse..............................................111
Changing the 12V Battery
...........................127
Changing the Engine Air Filter...................117
Cleaning the Engine......................................131
Cleaning the Exterior...................................130
Cleaning the Wheels
....................................131 Connected Vehicle
.......................................163
Connecting the Vehicle to a Mobile
Network............................................................. 163
Connected Vehicle Limitations
...............163
Connected Vehicle Requirements.........163
Connected Vehicle – Troubleshooting.........................................164
Connecting the Vehicle to a Mobile Network.........................................................163
Connecting FordPass to the Modem..........163
Enabling and Disabling the Modem............163
What Is the Modem........................................... 163
Connecting the Vehicle to a Wi-Fi Network.........................................................163
Coolant Check See: Engine Coolant Check............................. 118
Cruise Control.................................................60
Cruise Control Indicators..............................61
Cruise Control - Vehicles With: Adaptive Cruise Control................................................16
Cruise Control - Vehicles With: Cruise Control.............................................................16
Customer Assistance...................................98
Customer Information................................176 Radio Frequency Certification Labels.........176
D
Data Recording
..................................................7
Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With: Configurable Daytime Running
Lamps.............................................................20
Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With: Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)............20
Declaration of Conformity........................183
Direction Indicators
.........................................21
Driver Alert........................................................69
Driving Aids......................................................69
Driving Hints
....................................................90
Driving Through Water..................................91
DRL See: Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With:
Configurable Daytime Running
Lamps.................................................................. 20
See: Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With: Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)................20
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Parking Brake...................................................55
Perchlorate.........................................................11
Power Steering Fluid Check......................126
Pre-Collision Assist........................................74
Protecting the Environment........................15
R
Radio Frequency Certification Labels.............................................................176
Cruise Control Module...................................... 176
Recommended Towing Weights..............84
Reduced Engine Performance..................90
Refueling...........................................................43
Replacement Parts Recommendation........................................12
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)...............................................................103
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)...............................................................102
Resuming the Set Speed.............................61
Roadside Assistance....................................93
Roadside Emergencies
................................93
Running-In See: Breaking-In.................................................... 91
Running Out of Fuel......................................42
S
Safety Precautions
.........................................41
Scheduled Maintenance...........................168
Setting the Cruise Control Speed............60
Snow Chains See: Using Snow Chains.................................. 150
Special Notices................................................12
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance................................................173
Speed Control See: Cruise Control............................................. 60
Stability Control.............................................58 Principle of Operation........................................ 58
Starter Switch See: Ignition Switch............................................. 37
Starting a Gasoline Engine..........................37
Starting and Stopping the Engine............37 General Information............................................ 37Steering..............................................................73
Steering Wheel
................................................16
Switching Automatic High Beam Control On and Off
.....................................................22
Switching Cruise Control On and Off....................................................................60
Symbols Glossary.............................................5
T
Technical Specifications See: Capacities and Specifications.............152
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only).......................100
Tire Care
...........................................................134
Tires See: Wheels and Tires...................................... 134
Towing a Trailer...............................................83
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels.......89
Towing................................................................83
Traction Control
..............................................57
Principle of Operation......................................... 57
Transmission Code Designation
.............155
Transmission...................................................50
Transporting the Vehicle.............................96
U
Under Hood Overview - Commercial Chassis............................................................114
Under Hood Overview - Motorhome Chassis............................................................115
Using Adaptive Cruise Control...................61
Using Snow Chains......................................150
Using Traction Control..................................57
V
Vehicle Care
....................................................130
General Information.......................................... 130
Vehicle Identification Number
.................154
Vehicle Storage..............................................132
VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number.............154
W
Warning Lamps and Indicators
.................27
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