oil change FORD F-53 2021 User Guide

Rear axle fluid change or level check not
required unless leak is suspected or the
assembly has been submerged in water.
During long periods of trailer towing with
outside temperatures above 70°F (21°C)
and at wide-open throttle for long periods
above 45 mph (72 km/h), change rear axle
fluid every 24,000 mi (38,000 km) or three
months, whichever comes first.
California fuel filter replacement: If you
register your vehicle in California, the
California Air Resources Board has
determined that the failure to perform this
maintenance item does not nullify the
emission warranty or limit recall liability
before the completion of your vehicle's
useful life. Ford Motor Company, however,
urges you to have all recommended
maintenance services performed at the
specified intervals and to record all vehicle
service.
Hot climate oil change intervals:
Vehicles operating in the Middle East,
North Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa or
locations with similar climates using an
American Petroleum Institute (API)
Certified for Gasoline Engines (Certification
mark) oil of SM or SN quality, the normal
oil change interval is 5000 miles (8000
kilometers).
If the available API SM or SN oils are not
available, then the oil change interval is
3000 miles (4800 kilometers).
Engine air filter and cabin air filter
replacement
: The life of the engine air
filter and cabin air filter is dependent on
exposure to dusty and dirty conditions.
Vehicles operated in these conditions
require frequent inspection and
replacement of the engine air filter and
cabin air filter.
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E
Economical Driving.......................................90
Electromagnetic Compatibility...............180
Emission Law..................................................46
Engine Block Heater......................................39
Engine Coolant Check.................................118
Engine Emission Control
.............................46
Engine Oil Check............................................116
Engine Oil Dipstick........................................116
Engine Specifications
..................................152
Environment......................................................15
Essential Towing Checks.............................87
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording............................................... 7
Export Unique Options.................................14
F
Ford Credit
..........................................................11
Ford Protect...................................................166
Fuel and Refueling..........................................41
Fuel Consumption
.........................................44
Fuel Filter.........................................................129
Fuel Quality.......................................................41
Fuses.................................................................104
Fuse Specification Chart...........................104
G
Gauges...............................................................24
Gearbox See: Transmission................................................ 50
General Maintenance Information........168
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada...........................................................101
Getting the Services You Need.................98
H
Handbrake See: Parking Brake............................................... 55
Hazard Flashers..............................................94
Hill Start Assist
...............................................56
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes..............................................................55
Horn......................................................................17 I
Ignition Switch
.................................................37
In California (U.S. Only)...............................99
Information Display Control........................17
Information Displays....................................30 General Information............................................ 30
Information Messages
..................................34
Instrument Cluster.........................................24
Instrument Lighting Dimmer.....................20
Introduction........................................................5
J
Jump Starting the Vehicle..........................94
L
Lane Keeping System
...................................70
Lighting Control...............................................19
Lighting...............................................................19
Load Carrying
...................................................78
Load Limit.........................................................78
M
Maintenance....................................................113 General Information........................................... 113
Message Center See: Information Displays................................. 30
Mobile Communications Equipment.......13
Motorcraft Parts
............................................152
N
Normal Scheduled Maintenance
.............171
O
Oil Change Indicator Reset
........................116
Oil Check See: Engine Oil Check........................................ 116
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature
......................................................102
Overriding Automatic High Beam Control.............................................................23
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