2001 FORD F150 check transmission fluid

Accessory delay ..........................59
Air bag supplemental
restraint system ..........................90
and child safety seats ..............92
description ................................90
disposal ......................................94
driver air bag ............................92
indicator light ........................9,94
operation ...................................92
passenger air bag .....................92
Air cleaner filter ................167,194
Air conditioning ..........................43
Ambulance packages ....................3
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................154
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) .......................107,108
Anti-theft system
warning light .............................11
Armrests ......................................79
Audio system (see Radio) .........21
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................113
fluid, adding ............................161
fluid, checking ........................161
fluid, refill capacities ..............194
fluid, specification ..................199
Auxiliary power point .................20
Axle
lubricant specifications ...197,199
refill capacities ........................194
traction lok ..............................110
Battery .......................................165
acid, treating emergencies .....165
charging system
warning light .............................11
jumping a disabled battery ....142
maintenance-free ....................165
replacement, specifications ...194
servicing ..................................165
voltage gauge ............................15Bed extender ..............................62
Belt minder .................................86
Brakes ........................................107
anti-lock ............................107,108
anti-lock brake system
(ABS) warning light ..........10,108
brake warning light ..................10
fluid, checking and adding ....153
fluid, refill capacities ..............194
fluid, specifications ..........197,199
lubricant specifications ...197,199
parking ....................................109
pedals (see Power
adjustable foot pedals) ............19
shift interlock ..........................112
Break-in period .............................3
Capacities for refilling fluids ....194
Cassette tape player ...................29
CD changer .................................39
Certification Label ....................201
Child safety restraints ................95
child safety belts ......................95
Child safety seats ........................96
attaching with tether straps ..101
in front seat ..............................97
in rear seat .........................97,100
Cleaning your vehicle ...............188
engine compartment ..............191
exterior .............................189,190
exterior lamps .........................191
instrument panel ....................192
instrument panel lens ............192
interior .....................................192
plastic parts ............................191
safety belts ..............................193
washing ....................................189
waxing .....................................190
wheels ......................................190
wiper blades ............................192
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ............43
Clock .......................................29,38
Index
216

Compass, electronic ....................54
calibration .................................56
set zone adjustment .................55
Console
overhead ....................................53
Controls
power seat .................................74
Coolant
checking and adding ..............154
refill capacities .................158,194
specifications ...................197,199
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................47
Customer Assistance ................128
Ford accessories
for your vehicle ......................209
Ford Extended
Service Plan ............................202
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ..............208
Getting roadside assistance ...128
Getting the
service you need ....................202
Ordering additional
owner's literature ...................214
The Dispute
Settlement Board ...................205
Utilizing the Mediation/
Arbitration Program ...............208
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................17
Dipstick
automatic
transmission fluid ...................161
engine oil .................................150
Doors
door ajar warning .....................12
lubricant specifications ..........197
Driveline universal joint
and slip yoke .............................164
Driving under special
conditions ...........................118,119mud ..........................................118
sand .........................................118
snow and ice ...........................119
through water ..................118,122
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................142
Emission control system ..........181
Engine ........................................199
check engine/service engine
soon light ....................................8
cleaning ...................................191
coolant .....................................154
fail-safe coolant ......................159
idle speed control ...................165
lubrication
specifications ...................197,199
refill capacities ........................194
service points ..........................150
starting after a collision .........129
Engine block heater .................105
Engine oil ..................................150
checking and adding ..............150
dipstick ....................................150
filter, specifications .........152,194
recommendations ...................152
refill capacities ........................194
specifications ...................197,199
Exhaust fumes ..........................106
Fail safe cooling ........................159
Floor mats ...................................61
Fluid capacities .........................194
Foglamps .....................................18
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles ..12,115
description ..............................116
driving off road .......................117
electronic shift ........................116
ESOF .........................................19
indicator light ....................12,115
preparing to
drive your vehicle ...................111
Fuel ............................................174
calculating fuel economy .......178
Index
217

Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) ...............79
Seats ............................................73
child safety seats ......................96
cleaning ...................................193
SecuriLock passive
anti-theft system ....................64,65
Servicing your vehicle ..............148
Snowplowing .................................3
Spark plugs,
specifications ......................194,199
Special notice ................................3
ambulance conversions ..............3
utility-type vehicles ....................3
Specification chart,
lubricants ............................197,199
Speed control ..............................47
Speedometer ...............................14
Starting your vehicle .........103,105
jump starting ..........................142
Steering wheel
tilting .........................................51
Tachometer .................................15
Tailgate ...................................61,62
Tires ......................137,169,170,171
changing ...........................137,139
checking the pressure ............171
replacing ..................................172
rotating ....................................171
snow tires and chains ............173
tire grades ...............................170
treadwear ................................170
Towing .......................................171recreational towing .................127
wrecker ....................................147
Traction-lok rear axle ...............110
Transfer case
fluid checking .........................164
Transmission .............................112
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................161
fluid, refill capacities ..............194
lubricant specifications ...197,199
Transmission control
indicator light ..............................11
Trip odometer .............................15
Turn signal .............................10,46
Vehicle dimensions ...................199
Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN) ...........................201
Vehicle loading ..........................120
Ventilating your vehicle ...........106
Warning chimes ......................12,13
Warning lights (see Lights) .........8
Washer fluid ..............................154
Water, Driving through .............122
Windows
power .........................................58
Windshield washer
fluid and wipers
checking and adding fluid .....154
checking and cleaning ............168
operation ...................................51
replacing wiper blades ...........169
Wrecker towing .........................147
Index
220

Item Information
Required fuel Unleaded fuel only - 87 octane
Fuel tank capacity 94.6L (25.0 gallons)
Engine oil
(includes filter change)5.7L (6.0 quarts). Use Motorcraft SAE
5W-30 Super Premium Motor Oil, Ford
specification WSS-M2C153-G.
Tire size and pressure Refer to the Certification Label inside of
drivers's door.
Hood release Pull handle under the left side of the
instrument panel.
Coolant capacity
1Refer toRefill capacitiesin theCapacities
and specificationschapter.
Power steering fluid
capacityFill to line on reservoir. Use Motorcraft
MERCONtAT F.
Transmission fluid
capacity
2Refer toRefill capacitiesin theCapacities
and specificationschapter.
1Use Ford Premium Engine Coolant (green in color). DO NOT USE Ford
Extended Life Engine Coolant (orange in color). Refer toAdding engine
coolant, in the Maintenance and Care chapter.
2Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. Transmission
fluid requirements are indicated on the dipstick or on the dipstick
handle. Check the container to verify the fluid being added is of the
correct type. Refer to your Scheduled Maintenance Guide to determine
the correct service interval.
Some transmission fluids may be labeled as dual usage, such as
MERCONtand MERCONtV. These dual usage fluids are not to be used
in an automatic transmission that requires use of the MERCONttype
fluid. However, these dual usage fluids may be used in transmissions that
require the MERCONtV type fluid.
MERCONtand MERCONtV type fluids are not interchangeable.
DO NOT mix MERCONtand MERCONtV. Use of a transmission
fluid that indicates dual usage (MERCONtand MERCONtV) in
an automatic transmission application requiring MERCONtmay
cause transmission damage. Use of any fluid other than the
recommended fluid may cause transmission damage.
Filling station information
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