cooling FORD F150 2023 Owner's Manual

Water alone, without engine coolant, cancause engine damage from corrosion,overheating or freezing.
Do not use the following as a coolantsubstitute, as they can cause enginedamage from overheating or freezing:
•Alcohol.
•Methanol.
•Brine.
•Any coolant mixed with alcohol ormethanol antifreeze.
Do not add extra inhibitors or additives tothe coolant. These can be harmful andcompromise the corrosion protection ofthe coolant.
Severe Climates
If you drive in extremely cold climates, youmay need to increase the coolantconcentration above 50%.
Note:A coolant concentration of 60%provides improved freeze point protection.Coolant concentrations above 60%decrease the overheat protectioncharacteristics of the coolant and couldcause engine damage.
If you drive in extremely hot climates, youmay need to decrease the coolantconcentration to 40%.
Note:A coolant concentration of 40%provides improved overheat protection.Coolant concentrations below 40%decrease the overheat and corrosionprotection characteristics of the coolant andcould cause engine damage.
Coolant Change
WARNING: Do not dispose ofcoolant in the household refuse or thepublic sewage system. Use an authorizedwaste disposal facility.
Change the coolant at specific mileageintervals. Refer to the scheduledmaintenance information. See NormalScheduled Maintenance (page 670).
Note:Dispose of used coolant in theappropriate manner.
Follow your community's regulations andstandards for recycling and disposing ofautomotive fluids.
Fail-Safe Cooling
Fail-safe cooling allows you to temporarilydrive your vehicle before any incrementalcomponent damage occurs. The fail-safedistance depends on ambienttemperature, vehicle load and terrain.
How Fail-Safe Cooling Works
WARNING: If you continue to driveyour vehicle when the engine isoverheating, the engine could stopwithout warning. Failure to follow thisinstruction could result in the loss ofcontrol of your vehicle.
If the engine begins to overheat,the coolant temperature gaugemoves toward the red zone:
A warning lamp illuminates anda message may appear in theinformation display.
If the engine reaches a presetover-temperature condition, the engineautomatically switches to alternatingcylinder operation. Each disabled cylinderacts as an air pump and cools the engine.
When this occurs, your vehicle stilloperates, however:
•Engine power is limited.
•The air conditioning system turns off.
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Continued operation increases the enginetemperature, causing the engine tocompletely shut down. Your steering andbraking effort increases in this situation.
When the engine temperature cools, youcan re-start the engine. Have your vehiclechecked as soon as possible to minimizeengine damage.
When Fail-Safe Mode Is Activated
WARNING: Fail-safe mode is foruse during emergencies only. Operateyour vehicle in fail-safe mode only aslong as necessary to bring your vehicleto rest in a safe location and seekimmediate repairs. When in fail-safemode, your vehicle will have limitedpower, will not be able to maintainhigh-speed operation, and maycompletely shut down without warning,potentially losing engine power, powersteering assist, and power brake assist,which may increase the possibility of acrash resulting in serious injury.
WARNING: Do not remove thecoolant reservoir cap when the engine ison or the cooling system is hot. Wait 10minutes for the cooling system to cooldown. Cover the coolant reservoir capwith a thick cloth to prevent thepossibility of scalding and slowly removethe cap. Failure to follow this instructioncould result in personal injury.
Your vehicle has limited engine powerwhen in the fail-safe mode, drive yourvehicle with caution. Your vehicle does notmaintain high-speed operation and theengine could operate poorly.
Remember that the engine is capable ofautomatically shutting down to preventengine damage. In this situation:
1.Pull off the road as soon as safelypossible and switch the engine off.
2.If you are a member of a roadsideassistance program, we recommendthat you contact your roadsideassistance service provider.
3.If this is not possible, wait for a shortperiod of time for the engine to cool.
4.Check the coolant level. If the coolantlevel is at or below the minimum mark,add prediluted coolant immediately.
5.When the engine temperature cools,you can re-start the engine. Have yourvehicle checked as soon as possible tominimize engine damage.
Note:If you continue to drive your vehiclein fail-safe mode without repairing it, youwill damage your engine.
Engine Coolant TemperatureManagement (If Equipped)
WARNING: To reduce the risk ofcrash and injury, be prepared that thevehicle speed may reduce and thevehicle may not be able to acceleratewith full power until the coolanttemperature reduces.
If you tow a trailer with your vehicle, theengine may temporarily reach a highertemperature during severe operatingconditions, for example ascending a longor steep grade in high ambienttemperatures.
At this time, you may notice the coolanttemperature gauge moves toward the redzone and a message may appear in theinformation display.
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COOLING SYSTEM CAPACITY
AND SPECIFICATION - 5.2L
Use coolant that meets the definedspecification.
If you do not use coolant that meets thedefined specification, it could result in:
•Component damage that your vehiclewarranty does not cover.
•Reduced vehicle performance.
Capacities
QuantityVariant
12.7 qt (12 L)High temperature cooling system volume.
3.28 qt (3.1 L)Low temperature cooling system volume.
Materials
SpecificationName
WSS-M97B57-A2Motorcraft® Yellow Prediluted Antifreeze/Coolant(U.S.)Motorcraft® Yellow Prediluted Antifreeze/Coolant/ Antigel/liquide de refroidissement prédilué jauneMotorcraft®(Canada)VC-13DL-G(U.S.)CVC-13DL-G(Canada)
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COOLING SYSTEM CAPACITY
AND SPECIFICATION - 2.7L
ECOBOOST™
Use coolant that meets the definedspecification.
If you do not use coolant that meets thedefined specification, it could result in:
•Component damage that your vehiclewarranty does not cover.
•Reduced vehicle performance.
Capacities
QuantityVariant
15.1 qt (14.3 L)All.
Materials
SpecificationName
WSS-M97B57-A2Motorcraft® Yellow Prediluted Antifreeze/Coolant(U.S.)Motorcraft® Yellow Prediluted Antifreeze/Coolant/ Antigel/liquide de refroidissement prédilué jauneMotorcraft®(Canada)VC-13DL-G(U.S.)CVC-13DL-G(Canada)
COOLING SYSTEM CAPACITY
AND SPECIFICATION - 3.3L
Use coolant that meets the definedspecification.
If you do not use coolant that meets thedefined specification, it could result in:
•Component damage that your vehiclewarranty does not cover.
•Reduced vehicle performance.
Capacities
QuantityVariant
12.7 qt (12 L)All.
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Materials
SpecificationName
WSS-M97B57-A2Motorcraft® Yellow Prediluted Antifreeze/Coolant(U.S.)Motorcraft® Yellow Prediluted Antifreeze/Coolant/ Antigel/liquide de refroidissement prédilué jauneMotorcraft®(Canada)VC-13DL-G(U.S.)CVC-13DL-G(Canada)
COOLING SYSTEM CAPACITY
AND SPECIFICATION - 3.5L
ECOBOOST™, VEHICLES
WITHOUT: POLICE PACK
Use coolant that meets the definedspecification.
If you do not use coolant that meets thedefined specification, it could result in:
•Component damage that your vehiclewarranty does not cover.
•Reduced vehicle performance.
Capacities
QuantityVariant
14.3 qt (13.5 L)All.
Materials
SpecificationName
WSS-M97B57-A2Motorcraft® Yellow Prediluted Antifreeze/Coolant(U.S.)Motorcraft® Yellow Prediluted Antifreeze/Coolant/ Antigel/liquide de refroidissement prédilué jauneMotorcraft®(Canada)VC-13DL-G(U.S.)CVC-13DL-G(Canada)
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COOLING SYSTEM CAPACITY
AND SPECIFICATION - 3.5L,
HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE
(HEV)
Use coolant that meets the defined
specification.
If you do not use coolant that meets thedefined specification, it could result in:
•Component damage that your vehiclewarranty does not cover.
•Reduced vehicle performance.
Capacities
QuantityVariant
7.2 qt (6.8 L)Low temperature cooling circuit withbattery radiator.
6.45 qt (6.1 L)Low temperature cooling circuit withoutbattery radiator.
15.3 qt (14.5 L)High temperature cooling circuit.
Materials
SpecificationName
WSS-M97B57-A2Motorcraft® Yellow Prediluted Antifreeze/Coolant(U.S.)Motorcraft® Yellow Prediluted Antifreeze/Coolant/ Antigel/liquide de refroidissement prédilué jauneMotorcraft®(Canada)VC-13DL-G(U.S.)CVC-13DL-G(Canada)
COOLING SYSTEM CAPACITY
AND SPECIFICATION - 5.0L
Use coolant that meets the definedspecification.
If you do not use coolant that meets thedefined specification, it could result in:
•Component damage that your vehiclewarranty does not cover.
•Reduced vehicle performance.
Capacities
QuantityVariant
12.9 qt (12.2 L)All.
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Materials
SpecificationName
WSS-M97B57-A2Motorcraft® Yellow Prediluted Antifreeze/Coolant(U.S.)Motorcraft® Yellow Prediluted Antifreeze/Coolant/ Antigel/liquide de refroidissement prédilué jauneMotorcraft®(Canada)VC-13DL-G(U.S.)CVC-13DL-G(Canada)
COOLING SYSTEM CAPACITY
AND SPECIFICATION - 3.5L
ECOBOOST™, RAPTOR
Use coolant that meets the definedspecification.
If you do not use coolant that meets thedefined specification, it could result in:
•Component damage that your vehiclewarranty does not cover.
•Reduced vehicle performance.
Capacities
QuantityVariant
13.7 qt (13 L)All.
Materials
SpecificationName
WSS-M97B57-A2Motorcraft® Yellow Prediluted Antifreeze/Coolant(U.S.)Motorcraft® Yellow Prediluted Antifreeze/Coolant/ Antigel/liquide de refroidissement prédilué jauneMotorcraft®(Canada)VC-13DL-G(U.S.)CVC-13DL-G(Canada)
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It is important to rely upon your dealershipto properly diagnose and repair yourvehicle.
We strongly recommend only using ourgenuine or our authorized re-manufacturedreplacement parts engineered for yourvehicle.
Additives and Chemicals
We do not recommend using chemicals oradditives not approved by us as part ofyour vehicle’s normal maintenance. Pleaseconsult your warranty information.
Oils, Fluids and Flushing
In many cases, fluid discoloration is anormal operating characteristic and, byitself, does not necessarily indicate aconcern or that the fluid needs to bechanged. Have discolored fluids that alsoshow signs of overheating or foreignmaterial contamination checkedimmediately.
Make sure to change the vehicle’s oils andfluids at the specified intervals or inconjunction with a repair. Flushing is aviable way to change fluid for many vehiclesub-systems during scheduledmaintenance. It is critical that systems areflushed only with new fluid that is the sameas that required to fill and operate thesystem or using our approved flushingchemical.
Owner Checks and Services
Make sure you perform the following basicmaintenance checks and inspections.
Check Every Month
The engine oil level.
Function of all interior and the exterior lights.
The tires including the spare for wear and proper pressure.
The windshield washer fluid level.
Check Every Six Months
The battery connections. Clean if necessary.
The body and door drain holes for obstructions. Clean if necessary.
The cooling system fluid level and the coolant system strength.
The door weatherstrips for wear. Lubricate if necessary.
The hinges, latches and outside locks for proper operation. Lubricate if necessary.
The parking brake for proper operation.
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Connected Vehicle Requirements.........621Connected Vehicle –Troubleshooting........................................622Connected Vehicle – Frequently AskedQuestions.........................................................622Connecting a Bluetooth® Device.........649Connecting a Trailer....................................414Connecting a Trailer –Troubleshooting.............................................417Hitches....................................................................414Connecting a Trailer Precautions...........414Connecting a Trailer –Troubleshooting.........................................417Connecting a Trailer – InformationMessages..........................................................417Connecting the Vehicle to a MobileNetwork.........................................................621Connecting FordPass to the Modem..........621Enabling and Disabling the Modem............621What Is the Modem...........................................621Connecting the Vehicle to a Wi-FiNetwork.........................................................621Connecting Your Phone............................644Contacting Us..................................................22Cooling System Capacity andSpecification - 2.7L EcoBoost™.........603Cooling System Capacity andSpecification - 3.3L.................................603Cooling System Capacity andSpecification - 3.5L, Hybrid ElectricVehicle (HEV)............................................605Cooling System Capacity andSpecification - 3.5L Ecoboost™,Raptor..........................................................606Cooling System Capacity andSpecification - 3.5L Ecoboost™,Vehicles Without: Police Pack............604Cooling System Capacity andSpecification - 5.0L.................................605Cooling System Capacity andSpecification - 5.2L..................................602Crash and BreakdownInformation.................................................478Automatic Crash Shutoff...............................482Jump Starting the Vehicle.............................480Post-Crash Alert System................................482Recovery Towing................................................483Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator.......80
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator -Police Responder.........................................81Creating a MyKey.........................................100Creating a Personal Profile......................652Creating a Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot..........624Cross Traffic Alert........................................387Cross Traffic Alert –Troubleshooting............................................389Cross Traffic Alert Indicators..................388Cross Traffic Alert Limitations................387Cross Traffic Alert Precautions...............387Cross Traffic Alert –Troubleshooting.......................................389Cross Traffic Alert – InformationMessages.........................................................389Cross Traffic Braking...................................301Cross Traffic Braking –Troubleshooting............................................302Cross Traffic Braking Indicators.............302Cross Traffic Braking Precautions..........301Cross Traffic Braking –Troubleshooting........................................302Cross Traffic Braking – Frequently AskedQuestions........................................................303Cross Traffic Braking – InformationMessages.........................................................302Cruise Control...............................................340Cruise Control Indicators...........................341Cup Holders...................................................229Cup Holder Precautions..................................229Customer Information................................681Radio Frequency CertificationLabels...............................................................684Customizing the Instrument ClusterDisplay............................................................177
D
Data Privacy.....................................................29Decommissioning Requirements.........680Decommissioning the Vehicle...............680Deleting a Personal Profile......................653Department of Transportation UniformTire Quality Grades...................................537Digital Radio..................................................629Digital Radio Indicators...................................630Digital Radio Limitations................................629How Does Digital Radio Work......................629
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Stowing the Selector Lever - Excluding:Raptor...........................................................270Stowing the Selector Lever -Raptor...........................................................270SunroofSee: Moonroof.....................................................166SVT.......................................................................21Switching Active Park Assist On andOff..................................................................336Switching Adaptive Cruise Control Onand Off.........................................................344Switching Air Conditioning On andOff...................................................................184Switching All of the Interior Lamps Onand Off..........................................................159Switching Android Auto On andOff...................................................................651Switching Apple CarPlay On andOff...................................................................651Switching Auto Hold On and Off...........305Switching Auto-Start-Stop On andOff..................................................................248Switching Blind Spot InformationSystem On and Off..................................383Switching BlueCruise On and Off.........358Switching Climate Control On andOff...................................................................184Switching Cross Traffic Alert On andOff..................................................................388Switching Cross Traffic Braking On andOff..................................................................302Switching Cruise Control On andOff..................................................................340Switching Defrost On and Off.................184Switching Driver Alert On and Off........399Switching Easy Entry and Exit On andOff.....................................................................112Switching From Adaptive Cruise Controlto Cruise Control.......................................348Switching Generator Mode On andOff....................................................................221Switching Hill Descent Control On andOff...................................................................318Switching Maximum Cooling On andOff...................................................................185Switching Maximum Defrost On andOff...................................................................184
Switching Parking Aid On and Off -Vehicles With: Active Park Assist........324Switching Parking Aid On and Off -Vehicles Without: Active ParkAssist.............................................................323Switching Pre-Collision Assist On andOff - Police Responder...........................392Switching Pre-Collision Assist On andOff..................................................................392Switching Rear Occupant Alert SystemOn and Off..................................................205Switching Recirculated Air On andOff...................................................................184Switching Repeat Mode On andOff...................................................................627Switching Reverse Braking Assist On andOff..................................................................298Switching Shuffle Mode On andOff...................................................................627Switching Stability Control On andOff...................................................................310Switching Text Message Notification Onand Off.........................................................648Switching the Audio Unit On andOff..................................................................626Switching the Display On and Off........629Switching the Electronic LockingDifferential On and Off - 4x2...............288Switching the Electronic LockingDifferential On and Off - 4x4,Excluding: Raptor.....................................285Switching the Electronic LockingDifferential On and Off - Raptor.........287Switching the Front Interior Lamps Onand Off - Excluding: PoliceResponder....................................................159Switching the Front Interior Lamps Onand Off - Police Responder...................159Switching the Hazard Flashers On andOff..................................................................480Switching the Heated Mirrors On andOff...................................................................185Switching the Heated Rear Window Onand Off..........................................................185Switching the Heated Steering WheelOn and Off - Vehicles With: HeatedSteering Wheel............................................141
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