check transmission fluid FORD F650 2016 13.G User Guide

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
FLUID CHECK
Have an authorized dealer check and
change the transmission fluid and filter at
the correct service interval. See
Scheduled Maintenance (page 314).
Do not use supplemental transmission
fluid additives, treatments or cleaning
agents. The use of these materials may
affect transmission operation and result
in damage to internal transmission
components.
Checking Automatic Transmission
Fluid
Check and change the fluid at the
scheduled intervals. See
Scheduled
Maintenance (page 314). Your
transmission does not consume fluid.
However, the fluid level should be checked
if the transmission is not working properly,
such as if the transmission slips or shifts
slowly or if you notice some sign of fluid
leakage.
Automatic transmission fluid expands
when warmed. To obtain an accurate fluid
check, drive the vehicle until it is at normal
operating temperature, approximately
20 mi (30 km). Verify that the transmission
fluid temperature gauge, located on the
instrument cluster, is within normal range.
1. Drive the vehicle
20 mi (30 km)until it
reaches normal operating temperature.
2. Park the vehicle on a level surface and
engage the parking brake.
3. With the engine running, parking brake
engaged and your foot on the brake
pedal, move the gearshift lever through
all of the gear ranges. Allow sufficient
time for each gear to engage.
4. Latch the gearshift lever in park (P) or neutral (N) and leave the engine
running. 5. Remove the dipstick, wiping it clean
with a clean, dry lint free rag. If
necessary, refer to the Under Hood
Overview in this chapter for the
location of the dipstick.
6. Install the dipstick making sure it is fully
seated in the filler tube.
7. Remove the dipstick and inspect the fluid level. The fluid should be in the
designated area for normal operating
temperature or ambient temperature.
Low Fluid Level Do not drive the vehicle if there is no
indication of fluid on the dipstick and the
ambient temperature is above
50°F
(10°C).
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Check the fluid at the normal operating
temperature of 196°F (91°C) to 215°F
(102°C) on a level surface. The normal
operating temperature can be reached
after approximately
20 mi (30 km).
High Fluid Level Fluid levels above the safe range may
result in transmission failure. An overfill
condition of transmission fluid may cause
shift and engagement concerns, and
possible damage.
High fluid levels can be caused by an
overheating condition.
Adjusting Automatic Transmission
Fluid Levels
Note:
Use of a non-approved automatic
transmission fluid may cause internal
transmission component damage.
Before adding any fluid, make sure the
correct type is used. The type of fluid used
is normally indicated on:
• the dipstick handle.
• See
Capacities and Specifications
(page 256).
If necessary, add fluid in
8 fl oz (250 ml)
increments through the filler tube until the
level is correct. If an overfill occurs, excess fluid should be
removed by a qualified technician.
Note:
An overfill condition of transmission
fluid may cause shift and engagement
concerns, and possible damage.
Do not use supplemental transmission
fluid additives, treatments or cleaning
agents. The use of these materials may
affect transmission operation and result
in damage to internal transmission
components.
BRAKE FLUID CHECK WARNINGS
Do not use any fluid other than the
recommended brake fluid as this will
reduce brake efficiency. Use of
incorrect fluid could result in the loss of
vehicle control, serious personal injury or
death. Only use brake fluid from a sealed
container. Contamination with dirt,
water, petroleum products or other
materials may result in brake system
damage or failure. Failure to adhere to this
warning could result in the loss of vehicle
control, serious personal injury or death. Do not allow the fluid to touch your
skin or eyes. If this happens, rinse the
affected areas immediately with
plenty of water and contact your physician.
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State or local regulations on volatile
organic compounds may restrict the use
of methanol, a common windshield washer
antifreeze additive. Washer fluids
containing non-methanol antifreeze
agents should be used only if they provide
cold weather protection without damaging
the vehicle
’s paint finish, wiper blades or
washer system.
DRAINING THE FUEL FILTER
WATER TRAP - 6.7L DIESEL
Your vehicle is equipped with a diesel fuel
conditioner module located on the
frame-rail under the driver-side floorboard
near the transmission. You should drain water from the
module assembly whenever the
warning light comes on and the
message center directs you to drain the
water separator. This will occur when
approximately 8.45 fl oz (250 ml) of water
accumulates in the module. If you allow
the water level to exceed this level, the
water may pass through to the engine and
may cause fuel injection equipment
damage.
Draining the Diesel Fuel
Conditioner Module (DFCM) WARNING
Your vehicle must be stopped with
the engine off when draining the
Diesel Fuel Conditioner Module. Fuel
may ignite if the separator is drained while
the engine is running or vehicle is moving. Note:
If you drain the diesel fuel conditioner
module while the system is running air will
enter into the fuel system. The engine will
not operate properly if air enters the system. Note:
With fuel tank levels above 3⁄4 tank
it may be necessary to loosen the bowl three
turns before opening the drain. This will
actuate an anti-siphon valve at the fuel and
water separator inlet and prevent the fuel
from siphoning out of the tank.
Note: A loose drain valve can allow air to
enter the fuel system and cause drivetrain
issues. The engine will not operate properly.
Be sure that you fully tighten the drain valve.
1. Stop your vehicle and shut off the engine.
2. Locate the diesel fuel conditioner module and place an appropriate
container under the drain port. 3.
Rotate the drain counterclockwise until
the O-ring is visible. Allow the diesel
fuel conditioner module to drain for
approximately 25 seconds or until
clean fuel is observed. Rotate the drain
clockwise to tighten it. If no liquid
drains, there may be a clog in the drain.
Have the conditioner module serviced
by an authorized dealer.
4. Make sure that you fully tighten the drain valve and then remove the
container from under your vehicle.
5. Restart the engine. If the WATER IN FUEL DRAIN FILTER or WATER IN FUEL
DRAIN FILTER SEE MANUAL message
and light continues to illuminate, have
the fuel system checked and repaired.
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Multi-point inspection
Washer spray and wiper operation
For oil and fluid leaks
Hood rest for lubrication
* Brake, coolant recovery reservoir, automatic transmission, power 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™
(Diesel Engine Only)
Your diesel engine 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 a
message 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.
When to expect the message prompting you to change your oil
Vehicle use and example
Interval
Normal
7500-10000 miles
(12000-16000 km) Normal commuting with highway driving
No, or moderate, load or towing
Flat to moderately hilly roads
No extended idling
Severe
5000-7499 miles
(8000-11999 km)
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2
2-Speed Rear Axle........................................119
Axle Shifting.......................................................... 119
A
A/C See: Climate Control........................................... 70
About This Manual...........................................7
Diesel Engine Information................................... 8
Minor Troubleshooting Guide............................ 9
Warnings.................................................................... 8
ABS See: Brakes........................................................... 120
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes................................................................ 120
Accessories
.....................................................310
Accessories See: Replacement Parts
Recommendation............................................ 13
Adjusting the Headlamps
........................206
Horizontal Aim Adjustment........................... 207
Vertical Aim Adjustment................................ 206
Adjusting the Steering Wheel
...................44
Air Brakes.........................................................125 Air Chamber Stroke Indication...................... 125
Cam Brakes - Automatic Slack Adjusters........................................................... 125
Emergency Air Brake......................................... 126
Air Conditioning See: Climate Control........................................... 70
Air Filter See: Changing the Engine Air Filter - 6.7L
Diesel................................................................... 211
See: Changing the Engine Air Filter - 6.8L..................................................................... 210
Air Induction System Inspection.............217 Chassis-mounted Charge Air Cooler...........218
Air Suspension
...............................................138
Air Suspension Dump Button........................ 138
Connecting and Disconnecting a Trailer with Air Suspension and Air Suspension
Dump Button................................................... 138
Suspension Conversions................................. 138
System Indicator Light...................................... 138
Appendices....................................................345 Audible Warnings and Indicators..............61
Headlamps On Warning Chime....................... 61
Key in Ignition Warning Chime......................... 61
Audio Control
..................................................44
Media........................................................................\
45
Seek, Next or Previous........................................ 45
Audio Input Jack............................................277
Audio System
................................................270
General Information......................................... 270
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/ SYNC..............................................................272
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM.......271
Automatic Transmission.............................113 Brake-Shift Interlock.......................................... 116
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud or Snow.................................................................... 117
Understanding the Shift Positions of a 6– Speed Automatic Transmission..........113
Understanding your SelectShift Automatic ™ transmission.......................... 114
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check
............................................................200
Checking Automatic Transmission
Fluid................................................................... 200
Auxiliary Power Points..................................81 110 Volt AC Power Points.................................... 81
12 Volt DC Power Point........................................ 81
Locations.................................................................. 81
Auxiliary Switches........................................310
Axle Inspection
..............................................221
Front Axle............................................................... 221
B
Battery See: Changing the 12V Battery..................... 204
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood............181
Booster Seats..................................................25 Types of Booster Seats...................................... 26
Brake Fluid Check.........................................201
Brakes...............................................................120 General Information.......................................... 120
Brake System Inspection...........................218 Air Brakes............................................................... 219
Driveline Parking Brake..................................... 221
Hydraulic Brakes................................................ 220
Breaking-In.....................................................146
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Exterior Mirrors.................................................51
Auxiliary Convex Mirrors...................................... 51
Clearance Lamps................................................. 52
Foldaway Exterior Mirrors...................................51
Heated Exterior Mirrors...................................... 52
Power Exterior Mirrors......................................... 51
Signal Indicator Mirrors...................................... 52
Telescoping Mirrors.............................................. 52
F
Fastening the Seatbelts..............................30 Energy Management Feature.......................... 34
Fastening the Cinch Tongue............................. 32
Lap Belts.................................................................. 32
Safety Belt Extension Assembly.................... 34
Safety Belt Locking Modes............................... 33
Using Safety Belts During Pregnancy...........33
Using the Safety Belt with Cinch Tongue (Front Center and Rear Center Seats
Only)...................................................................... 31
Federal Highway Administration Regulation
.......................................................14
Fifth Wheel Operation................................144 Hook-up................................................................. 145
Un-hook................................................................. 145
Ford Credit
.........................................................13
(U.S. Only)................................................................ 13
Frame and Tow Hook Inspection
...........223
Front Seat Armrest........................................79
Fuel and Refueling
........................................90
Fuel Consumption.......................................102 Calculating Fuel Economy.............................. 103
Filling the Tank.................................................... 102
Fuel Filter - 6.8L...........................................204
Fuel Quality - Diesel
......................................92
Biodiesel.................................................................. 93
Diesel Fuel Additives.......................................... 94
Fuel Requirements - Choosing The Right Fuel: Vehicles Operated Where Ultra Low
Sulfur Diesel Fuel Is Not Required ...........93
Fuel Requirements - Choosing The Right Fuel: Vehicles Operated Where Ultra Low
Sulfur Diesel Fuel Is Required (United
States/Canada/Puerto Rico/U.S. Virgin
Islands And Other Locales) ........................ 92
Fuel Quality - Gasoline.................................91 Choosing the Right Fuel..................................... 91Fuel Shutoff....................................................152
Running Out Of DEF (Diesel Exhaust
Fluid).................................................................. 153
Fuel Tank Selector Switch..........................112
Full Power Brake
...........................................124
Fuses.................................................................162
Fuse Specification Chart...........................162 Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel.........167
Power Distribution Box..................................... 162
G
Gauges...............................................................54 Diesel Engines....................................................... 56
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Gauge.................57
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge............55
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge............................... 55
Fuel Gauge.............................................................. 55
Gasoline Engines.................................................. 54
Gauge Package..................................................... 55
Information Display............................................. 56
Transmission Fluid Temperature Gauge................................................................... 55
General Driving Points
................................146
Backing Up............................................................ 146
General Information.......................................... 146
Parking.................................................................... 147
General Information on Radio Frequencies...................................................38
General Maintenance Information
.........314
Multi-point Inspection..................................... 320
Owner Checks and Services........................... 318
Protecting Your Investment............................ 314
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?........................... 314
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?...................................................... 314
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada..........................................................159
Getting the Services You Need
...............156
Away From Home............................................... 156
H
Handbrake See: Parking Brake............................................... 121
Hazard Warning Flashers...........................152
Headlamp Adjusting See: Adjusting the Headlamps.................... 206
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Manual Seats...................................................75
Manual Lumbar .................................................... 76
Moving the Seat Backward and Forward............................................................... 75
Recline Adjustment............................................. 75
Tilting the Seatback Forward (Two-Passenger Bench Seat).................... 76
Message Center See: Information Displays................................. 62
Mirrors See: Windows and Mirrors................................ 50
Mobile Communications Equipment......14
Motorcraft Parts - 6.7L Diesel.................253
Motorcraft Parts - 6.8L..............................252
N
Noise Pollution Control.................................16 Air Intake System.................................................. 16
Body........................................................................\
... 16
Cooling System...................................................... 16
Engine........................................................................\
16
Exhaust System..................................................... 16
Transmission Enclosure...................................... 16
Normal Scheduled Maintenance............321 Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor™ (Diesel Engine
Only)................................................................... 321
Normal Maintenance Intervals..................... 322
O
Oil Change Indicator Reset
.......................190
Oil Check See: Engine Oil Check - 6.7L Diesel.............186
See: Engine Oil Check - 6.8L.......................... 185
Opening and Closing the Hood................181 Closing the Hood................................................ 182
Opening the Hood............................................... 181
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature......................................................160
Obtaining a French Owner ’s Manual..........160
Overhead Console
.........................................83
P
Parking Brake
...................................................121
Air Brakes............................................................... 123
Hydraulic Brakes................................................... 121Passive Anti-Theft System.........................42
SecuriLock ™.......................................................... 42
PATS See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 42
Perchlorate........................................................13
Power Door Locks See: Locking and Unlocking............................. 40
Power Seats
.....................................................76
Air-Ride Seat........................................................... 77
Power Steering Fluid Check.....................202
Power Take-Off
...............................................117
Power Windows.............................................50
Bounce-Back......................................................... 50
One-Touch Up or Down.................................... 50
Window Lock......................................................... 50
Protecting the Environment........................16
R
Rear Axle Fluid Check
.................................223
Changing the Fluid............................................. 223
Checking the Fluid Level.................................. 223
Rear Axle
...........................................................118
General Information........................................... 118
Rear Seat Armrest.........................................80
Rear Seats
.........................................................78
Folding the Rear Seat Back (Crew Cab)
........................................................................\
........ 78
Folding up the Rear Seat Cushion.................. 78
Returning the Seat to the Seating Position............................................................... 78
Recommended Towing Weights.............141
Refueling - 6.7L Diesel
.................................101
Fuel Filler Cap....................................................... 101
Fuel Fill Rate......................................................... 102
Refueling - 6.8L
............................................100
Fuel Filler Cap...................................................... 100
Remote Control..............................................38 Car Finder................................................................ 39
Integrated Keyhead Transmitters .................38
Replacing the Battery......................................... 38
Sounding a Panic Alarm.................................... 39
Removing a Headlamp
.............................208
Repairing Minor Paint Damage..............228
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Using Voice Recognition............................281
Initiating a Voice Session................................. 281
System Interaction and Feedback..............282
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only).........................158
V
Vehicle Care...................................................225 General Information.......................................... 225
Vehicle Certification Label.......................255
Vehicle Identification Number................254
Vehicle Inspection Guide.............................171
Vehicle Inspection Information.................171 Trailer....................................................................... 178
Transmission........................................................ 178
Vehicle Storage
.............................................229
Battery................................................................... 230
Body........................................................................\
229
Brakes.................................................................... 230
Cooling system................................................... 230
Engine.................................................................... 230
Fuel system.......................................................... 230
General.................................................................. 229
Miscellaneous..................................................... 230
Removing Vehicle From Storage.................230
Tires........................................................................\
230
Ventilation See: Climate Control........................................... 70
VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number............254
Voice Control
...................................................45 W
Warning Lamps and Indicators................58
Anti-Lock Braking System................................ 58
Automatic Regeneration Control................... 58
Battery...................................................................... 58
Brake System......................................................... 58
Check Fuel Cap (Gasoline Engine Only).................................................................... 58
Check Suspension............................................... 58
Cruise Control........................................................ 58
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (Diesel Engine Only).................................................................... 58
Diesel Particulate Filter (Diesel Engine Only).................................................................... 59
Direction Indicator............................................... 59
Door Ajar.................................................................. 59
Electronic Locking Differential........................ 59
Engine Oil Pressure (Gasoline Engine Only).................................................................... 59
Exhaust Brake On................................................ 59
Fasten Safety Belt............................................... 59
High Beam.............................................................. 59
Hydromax............................................................... 59
Low Fuel Level (Gasoline Engine Only).................................................................... 59
Parking Brake Warning....................................... 59
Powertrain Malfunction/Reduced Power/Electronic Throttle Control
(Gasoline Engine Only)................................ 60
Service Engine Soon........................................... 60
Traction Control (Diesel Engine Only).........60
Trailer Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS).................................................................. 60
Transmission Tow/Haul.................................... 60
Two Speed Axle................................................... 60
Wait to Start (Diesel Engine Only)................60
Water in Fuel (Diesel Engine Only)................61
Washer Fluid Check....................................202
Washers See: Cleaning the Exterior.............................. 225
See: Wipers and Washers................................. 46
Waxing.............................................................226
Wheel Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel........................ 247
Wheels and Tires.........................................232 Technical Specifications................................. 249
Windows and Mirrors...................................50
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