engine coolant FORD F150 2014 12.G Owner's Manual

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 (if equipped
with hydraulic power assist 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.
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
Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor®
(Vehicles with a 3.5L, 3.7L and
5.0L Engine)
Your vehicle is equipped with an Intelligent
Oil-Life Monitor that determines when you
should change the engine oil based on how
your vehicle is used. By using several
important factors in its calculations, the
monitor helps reduce the cost of owning
your vehicle and reduces environmental
waste at the same time. This means you do not have to remember
to change the oil on a mileage-based
schedule. Your vehicle lets you know when
an oil change is due by displaying ENGINE
OIL CHANGE DUE or OIL CHANGE
REQUIRED in the information display.
The following table provides examples of
vehicle use and its impact on oil change
intervals. It is a guideline only. Actual oil
change intervals depend on several factors
and generally decrease with severity of
use.
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Normal Maintenance Intervals
3.5L, 3.7L and 5.0L Engines
At every oil change interval as indicated by the information display
*
Change engine oil and filter. **
Rotate tires, inspect tire wear and measure tread depth.
Perform a multi-point inspection (recommended).
Inspect the automatic transmission fluid level (if equipped with dipstick). Consult your
dealer for requirements.
Inspect the brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake linings, hoses and parking brake.
Inspect the engine cooling system strength and hoses.
Inspect the exhaust system and heat shields.
Inspect front axle and U-joints. Lubricate if equipped with grease fittings (Four –wheel
drive vehicles).
Inspect the half-shaft boots.
Inspect the steering linkage, ball joints, suspension, tire-rod ends, driveshaft and U-
joints. Lubricate any areas with grease fittings.
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear, looseness or
drag.
* Do not exceed one year or 10000 miles (16000 kilometers) between service intervals.
** Reset the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after engine oil and filter changes. Other maintenance items
1
Replace climate-controlled (heated and cooled) seat filter
(if equipped).
Every 30000 miles (48000
km)
Replace engine air filter.
Change engine coolant.2
At 100000 miles (160000
km)
Replace spark plugs.
Every 100000 miles
(160000 km) Inspect accessory drive belt(s). 3
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Every 15000 miles (24000 km) or 12 months (whichever comes first)
Inspect front axle and U-joints. Lubricate if equipped with grease fittings (Four-wheel
drive vehicles).
Inspect half-shaft boots (if equipped).
Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension, tie-rod ends, driveshaft and U-joints.
Lubricate if equipped with grease fittings. Other maintenance items
Replace climate-controlled (heated and cooled) seat filter
(if equipped).
Every 30000 miles (48000
km)
Replace engine air filter.
Replace spark plugs.
Every 97500 miles (156000
km)
Change engine coolant.*
Every 105000 miles
(168000 km) Inspect accessory drive belt(s). **
Change automatic transmission fluid and filter.
Every 150000 miles
(240000 km) Change front axle fluid (Four-wheel drive vehicles).
Change rear axle fluid.
Change transfer case fluid (Four-wheel drive vehicles).
Replace accessory drive belt(s) if not replaced within the
last 100000 miles (160000 km).
* Initial replacement at six years or 105000 miles (168000 kilometers), then every three
years or 45000 miles (72000 kilometers).
** If not replaced, inspect every 15000 miles (24000 kilometers).
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Car Wash
See: Cleaning the Exterior.............................. 259
Center Console..............................................134
Changing a Bulb...........................................252 Lamp Assembly Condensation.................... 252
Replacing Brake/Tail/Turn/Reverse Lamp Bulbs.................................................................. 253
Replacing Cargo Lamp and High-mount Brake Lamp Bulbs........................................ 253
Replacing exterior mounted mirror turn signal indicator lamp bulbs...................... 254
Replacing Fog Lamp Bulbs (If Equipped.......................................................... 253
Replacing the License Plate Lamp Bulb.................................................................... 254
Changing a Fuse
...........................................233
Fuses....................................................................... 233
Changing a Road Wheel
...........................289
Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly
Information..................................................... 289
Location of the Spare Tire and Tools........290
Tire Change Procedure..................................... 291
Changing the 12V Battery.........................246 Battery Management System (If
Equipped)........................................................ 248
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 3.5L Ecoboost™.................................................256
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 3.7L/ 5.0L/6.2L......................................................257
Changing the Wiper Blades
.....................249
Checking MyKey System Status...............55
Checking the Wiper Blades
.....................249
Child Restraint and Safety Belt Maintenance..................................................37
Child Safety.......................................................14 General Information............................................. 14
Child Safety Locks.........................................28 Left-Hand Side...................................................... 29
Right-Hand Side................................................... 29
Child Seat Positioning..................................26
Cleaning Leather Seats.............................262 WITHOUT THE KING RANCH
EDITION............................................................ 262
WITH THE KING RANCH EDITION..............263
Cleaning Products.......................................259
Cleaning the Alloy Wheels.......................264
Cleaning the Engine...................................260 Cleaning the Exterior..................................259
Cleaning Plastic Exterior Parts..................... 260
Exterior Chrome................................................. 259
Stripes or Graphics (if equipped)................259
Underbody........................................................... 260
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens..........................261
Cleaning the Interior....................................261
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades............................................................261
Clearing All MyKeys.......................................55
Climate...........................................................408 Climate Control Voice Commands............409
Climate Control
............................................106
Coolant Check See: Engine Coolant Check............................. 241
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator.......48
Creating a MyKey............................................53 Programming/Changing Configurable
Settings............................................................... 54
Cruise Control..................................................67 Principle of Operation....................................... 176
Cruise control See: Using Cruise Control................................ 176
Customer Assistance..................................219
D
Data Recording
..................................................9
Event Data Recording........................................... 9
Service Data Recording........................................ 9
Daytime Running Lamps.............................72
Digital Radio...................................................316 HD Radio Reception and Station
Troubleshooting.............................................. 317
Direction Indicators
........................................73
Lane Change.......................................................... 73
Driver and Passenger Airbags
...................40
Children and Airbags.......................................... 40
Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating Adjustment....................................................... 40
Driving Aids......................................................177
Driving Hints...................................................210
Driving Through Water.................................211
DRL See: Daytime Running Lamps.......................... 72
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Economical Driving......................................210
Electronic Locking Differential.................161 Activating the Electronic Locking
Differential........................................................ 161
Emission Control System
..........................144
On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II).................... 145
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing................................................... 146
End User License Agreement...................421 SYNC® End User License Agreement
(EULA)............................................................... 421
Engine Block Heater.....................................137 Using the Engine Block Heater...................... 138
Engine Coolant Check
.................................241
Adding Engine Coolant.................................... 242
Checking the Engine Coolant......................... 241
Recycled Engine Coolant................................ 242
Severe Climates................................................. 243
What You Should Know About Fail-Safe Cooling.............................................................. 243
Engine Immobilizer See: Passive Anti-Theft System...................... 61
Engine Oil Check
..........................................240
Adding Engine Oil.............................................. 240
Engine Oil Dipstick......................................240
Engine Specifications................................296 Drivebelt Routing............................................... 296
Entertainment...............................................376 A/V Inputs............................................................ 392
AM/FM Radio...................................................... 378
Bluetooth Audio.................................................. 391
Browsing Device Content................................ 376
CD........................................................................\
.... 387
SD Card Slot and USB Port........................... 388
SIRIUS® Satellite Radio (If Activated)........................................................ 383
Supported Media Players, Formats and Metadata Information................................. 391Essential Towing Checks...........................201
Before Towing a Trailer................................... 206
Hitches.................................................................... 201
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Watercraft (PWC)........................................ 207
Safety Chains...................................................... 202
Trailer Brakes....................................................... 202
Trailer Lamps...................................................... 206
Trailer Towing Connector................................. 201
Using a Step Bumper (If Equipped)..........206
When Towing a Trailer..................................... 206
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording.............................................. 9
Export Unique Options..................................13
Extended Service Plan (ESP).................436 SERVICE PLANS (CANADA ONLY).............437
SERVICE PLANS (U.S. Only)......................... 436
Exterior Mirrors
................................................76
Auto-dimming Feature (if equipped)...........77
Clearance Lamps ................................................. 77
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors................................ 77
Heated Exterior Mirrors ...................................... 77
Integrated Blind Spot Mirror (If Equipped).......................................................... 78
Memory Mirrors ..................................................... 77
Power Exterior Mirrors......................................... 76
Signal Indicator Mirrors ...................................... 77
Telescoping Mirrors ............................................. 77
F
Fastening the Safety Belts...........................31 Fastening the Cinch Tongue............................. 32
Safety Belt Extension Assembly.................... 34
Safety Belt Locking Modes............................... 32
Using Safety Belts During Pregnancy...........32
Using the Safety Belt with Cinch Tongue (Front Center Seat)......................................... 31
Floor Mats.........................................................211
Fog Lamps - Front See: Front Fog Lamps......................................... 72
Foot Pedals See: Adjusting the Pedals................................. 68
Ford Credit
..........................................................11
(U.S. Only)................................................................. 11
Four-Wheel Drive..........................................153
Front Fog Lamps.............................................72
Front Passenger Sensing System.............41
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Front Seat Armrest.......................................122
Fuel and Refueling.......................................139
Fuel Consumption........................................143
Calculating Fuel Economy.............................. 144
Filling the Tank..................................................... 143
Fuel Filter
........................................................246
Fuel Quality....................................................140 Choosing the Right Fuel With a Flex Fuel
Vehicle (If Equipped)................................... 140
Choosing the Right Fuel Without a Flex Fuel Vehicle (If Equipped)................................... 140
Octane Recommendations............................ 140
Fuel Shutoff....................................................216
Fuses.................................................................225
Fuse Specification Chart
...........................225
Auxiliary relay box (SVT Raptor
only)................................................................... 233
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel.................................................................. 229
Power Distribution Box.................................... 225
G
Garage Door Opener See: Universal Garage Door Opener............124
Gauges................................................................81 Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge............82
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge............................... 82
Fuel Gauge.............................................................. 82
Information Display............................................. 82
Transmission Fluid Temperature Gauge................................................................... 82
General Information on Radio Frequencies...................................................49
General Maintenance Information.......438 Multi-point Inspection.................................... 440
Owner Checks and Services.......................... 439
Protecting Your Investment.......................... 438
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?......................... 438
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?..................................................... 438
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada..........................................................222
Getting the Services You Need................219 Away From Home............................................... 219H
Handbrake
See: Parking Brake............................................. 164
Hazard Warning Flashers
..........................216
HDC See: Using Hill Descent Control.................... 170
Head Restraints
..............................................114
Adjusting the Head Restraint.......................... 115
Heated Seats
.................................................120
Rear Heated Seats............................................... 121
Heated Windows and Mirrors
....................112
Heated Exterior Mirror........................................ 113
Heated Rear Window......................................... 112
Heating See: Climate Control......................................... 106
Hill Start Assist..............................................164 Using Hill Start Assist....................................... 164
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate...........................................................110
Cooling the Interior Quickly............................... 111
General Hints........................................................ 110
Heating the Interior Quickly.............................. 111
Recommended Settings for Cooling ...........112
Recommended Settings for Heating.............111
Side Window Defogging in Cold Weather.............................................................. 112
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes............................................................163
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood..........235
I
Ignition Switch
...............................................135
In California (U.S. Only)............................220
Information Display Control.......................67 Type 1........................................................................\
. 67
Type 2........................................................................\
67
Information Displays
.....................................87
General Information............................................ 87
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Vehicle Storage............................................264
Battery................................................................... 265
Body....................................................................... 264
Brakes.................................................................... 265
Cooling system................................................... 265
Engine.................................................................... 265
Fuel system.......................................................... 265
General.................................................................. 264
Miscellaneous..................................................... 265
Removing Vehicle From Storage.................265
Tires........................................................................\
265
Ventilated Seats.............................................121
Heated and Ventilated Seats Air Filter
Replacement .................................................. 122
Ventilation See: Climate Control......................................... 106
VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number............298
Voice Control
....................................................67 W
Warning Lamps and Indicators
.................82
4X2........................................................................\
.... 85
4X4 Auto................................................................. 85
4X4 HIGH................................................................ 85
4X4 LOW................................................................. 85
Anti-Lock Braking System................................ 83
Battery...................................................................... 83
Brake System......................................................... 83
Check 4X4.............................................................. 83
Cruise Control........................................................ 83
Direction Indicator............................................... 83
Door Ajar.................................................................. 83
Electronic Locking Differential........................ 83
Engine Coolant Temperature.......................... 83
Engine Oil................................................................ 83
Fasten Safety Belt............................................... 84
Front Airbag........................................................... 84
High Beam.............................................................. 84
Hill Descent............................................................ 84
Low Fuel Level...................................................... 84
Low Tire Pressure Warning............................... 84
Powertrain Malfunction/Reduced Power/Electronic Throttle Control...........84
Service Engine Soon........................................... 84
Traction and Stability Control......................... 85
Traction and Stability Control Off.................85
Transmission Tow/Haul.................................... 85
Washer Fluid Check....................................246
Washers See: Cleaning the Exterior.............................. 259
See: Wipers and Washers................................. 69
Waxing
............................................................260
Wheel Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 289
Wheels and Tires.........................................266 General Information......................................... 266
Technical Specifications................................. 294
Windows and Mirrors
....................................75
Windshield Washers.....................................70
Windshield Wipers........................................69 Speed dependent wipers (if
equipped).......................................................... 69
Wipers and Washers.....................................69
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