FORD F53 2017 Owners Manual

Engine Block Heater......................................25
Using the Engine Block Heater........................ 25
Engine Coolant Check..................................89
Adding Engine Coolant...................................... 90
Coolant Change.................................................... 92
Engine Coolant Temperature Management.................................................... 93
Fail-Safe Cooling.................................................. 92
Recycled Coolant.................................................. 91
Severe Climates..................................................... 91
Engine Oil Check............................................88 Adding Engine Oil................................................ 88
Engine Oil Dipstick
........................................88
Engine Specifications..................................125
Drivebelt Routing................................................ 125
Environment.......................................................9
Essential Towing Checks............................48 Before Towing a Trailer...................................... 49
Hitches..................................................................... 48
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Watercraft (PWC).......................................... 50
Safety Chains........................................................ 48
Trailer Brakes......................................................... 49
Trailer Lamps......................................................... 49
When Towing a Trailer........................................ 49
Export Unique Options
...................................7
F
Ford Credit...........................................................5 US Only....................................................................... 5
Ford Protect....................................................134 Ford Protect (CANADA ONLY)...................... 135
Ford Protect (U.S. Only)................................... 134
Fuel and Refueling.........................................26
Fuel Consumption
.........................................29
Calculating Fuel Economy................................ 29
Filling the Fuel Tank............................................ 29
Fuel Filter
..........................................................98
Fuel Quality.......................................................27
Choosing the Right Fuel..................................... 27
Fuses...................................................................65
Fuse Specification Chart
.............................65
Diode and Relay Module.................................... 75
F53 Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel..................................................................... 77
F53 Power Distribution Box.............................. 65G
Gauges
................................................................14
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge.............15
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge................................. 15
Fuel Gauge............................................................... 15
Speedometer.......................................................... 15
Transmission Fluid Temperature Gauge.................................................................... 15
General Maintenance Information
........136
Multi-point Inspection...................................... 138
Owner Checks and Services........................... 137
Protecting Your Investment............................ 136
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?.......................... 136
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?...................................................... 136
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada.............................................................61
Getting the Services You Need
.................58
Away From Home................................................ 58
H
Handbrake See: Parking Brake................................................ 37
Hazard Warning Flashers............................54
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes..............................................................36
I
Ignition Switch
.................................................23
In California (U.S. Only)...............................59
Information Displays
......................................19
General Information............................................. 19
Information Messages
.................................20
Engine........................................................................\
21
Maintenance........................................................... 22
Transmission.......................................................... 22
Instrument Cluster
..........................................14
Instrument Lighting Dimmer.......................12
Introduction........................................................3
J
Jump Starting the Vehicle...........................54 Connecting the Jumper Cables....................... 55
Jump Starting........................................................ 56
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Preparing Your Vehicle.......................................
55
Removing the Jumper Cables......................... 56
L
Lighting Control................................................12 Headlamp Flasher................................................. 12
High Beams............................................................. 12
Lighting................................................................12
Load Carrying..................................................39
Load Limit.........................................................39
Vehicle Loading - with and without a
Trailer................................................................... 39
Lug Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel.......................... 121
M
Maintenance....................................................85 General Information............................................ 85
Message Center See: Information Displays.................................. 19
Mobile Communications Equipment.........7
Motorcraft Parts
............................................125
N
Normal Scheduled Maintenance...........139
O
Oil Change Indicator Reset........................89 Resetting the Oil Life Monitoring
System................................................................ 89
Oil Check See: Engine Oil Check........................................ 88
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature........................................................62
Obtaining a French Owner ’s Manual............63
P
Parking Brake
...................................................37
Perchlorate..........................................................5
Power Steering Fluid Check.......................97 Steering linkage lubrication points................97
Protecting the Environment
.........................9 R
Recommended Towing Weights
..............46
Reduced Engine Performance...................51
Refueling............................................................27 Fuel Filler Cap........................................................ 28
Replacement Parts Recommendation.........................................6
Collision Repairs...................................................... 6
Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical Repairs................................................................... 6
Warranty on Replacement Parts...................... 6
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)................................................................63
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)................................................................63
Roadside Assistance
.....................................53
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting Roadside
Assistance.......................................................... 53
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Roadside Assistance Program Coverage................... 54
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Using Roadside Assistance .......................................................... 54
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Getting Roadside Assistance...................................... 53
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Using Roadside Assistance...................................... 53
Roadside Emergencies
................................53
Running-In See: Breaking-In..................................................... 51
Running Out of Fuel.......................................27
S
Safety Precautions........................................26
Scheduled Maintenance Record
............143
Scheduled Maintenance............................136
Snow Chains See: Using Snow Chains.................................. 120
Special Notices
.................................................6
New Vehicle Limited Warranty.......................... 6
On Board Diagnostics Data Link Connector
.............................................................. 7
Special Instructions............................................... 6
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance.................................................141
Exceptions............................................................. 142
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Speed Control
See: Cruise Control.............................................. 38
Starter Switch See: Ignition Switch............................................. 23
Starting a Gasoline Engine.........................23 Failure to Start....................................................... 24
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes.................24
Important Ventilating Information................24
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Moving................................................................. 24
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Stationary........................................................... 24
Starting and Stopping the Engine............23 General Information............................................ 23
Steering Wheel................................................10
Symbols Glossary.............................................3
T
Technical Specifications See: Capacities and Specifications.............125
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only).........................60
Tire Care
...........................................................105
Glossary of Tire Terminology......................... 106
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading.............................................................. 105
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall............................................................. 107
Temperature A B C............................................ 106
Traction AA A B C............................................... 105
Treadwear............................................................. 105
Tires See: Wheels and Tires...................................... 105
Towing a Trailer...............................................45 Load Placement................................................... 45
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels.......50 Emergency Towing.............................................. 50
Towing................................................................45
Transmission Code Designation.............128
Transmission....................................................33
Transmission See: Transmission................................................ 33
Transporting the Vehicle
.............................56
Type Approvals.............................................154
RF Certification Logos for Tire Pressure
Monitoring Sensor(s)................................... 154U
Under Hood Overview - Commercial
Chassis............................................................86
Under Hood Overview - Motorhome Chassis............................................................87
Using Cruise Control.....................................38 Switching Cruise Control Off........................... 38
Switching Cruise Control On............................ 38
Using Snow Chains
......................................120
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)............................61
V
Vehicle Care.....................................................101 General Information........................................... 101
Vehicle Certification Label.........................127
Vehicle Identification Number
.................127
Vehicle Storage.............................................103 Battery.................................................................... 103
Body........................................................................\
103
Brakes..................................................................... 104
Cooling system.................................................... 103
Engine..................................................................... 103
Fuel system.......................................................... 103
General................................................................... 103
Miscellaneous...................................................... 104
Removing Vehicle From Storage.................. 104
Tires........................................................................\
. 104
VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number..............127
W
Warning Lamps and Indicators..................16 Anti-Lock Braking System................................. 16
Battery....................................................................... 16
Brake Reserve System......................................... 17
Brake System.......................................................... 17
Cruise Control.......................................................... 17
Direction Indicator................................................. 17
Electronic Throttle Control................................. 17
Fasten Safety Belt................................................. 17
High Beam................................................................ 17
Service Engine Soon............................................. 17
Transmission Tow/Haul...................................... 18
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Washers
See: Cleaning the Exterior................................ 101
See: Wipers and Washers................................... 11
Wheel Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel.......................... 121
Wheels and Tires..........................................105 Technical Specifications.................................. 124
Windshield Washers.......................................11
Windshield Wipers...........................................11
Wipers and Washers.......................................11
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