2014 FORD F150 transmission fluid

1
Ford recommends using Motorcraft (Ford) DOT 4 LV High Performance Motor Vehicle
Brake Fluid or equivalent meeting WSS-M6C65-A2. Use of any fluid other than the
recommended fluid may cause degraded brake performance and not meet the Ford
performance standards. Keep brake fluid clean and dry. Contamination with dirt, water,
petroleum products or other materials may result in brake system damage and possible
failure.
2 The design of your engine allows for the use of Motorcraft engine oils or equivalent oils
that meet Ford specifications. It is also acceptable to use an engine oil of recommended
viscosity grade that meets API SN requirements and displays the API certification mark
for gasoline engines.
3 Do not use supplemental engine oil additives in your engine. They are unnecessary and
could lead to engine damage not covered by your Ford warranty.
Do not use API S category oils labeled as SN, SM, SL or lower category unless the label
also displays the API certification mark. These oils do not meet the requirements of the
engine and emission system.
4 Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle.
5 Service refill capacity is determined by filling the axle to 1/4-9/16 inch (6-14 millimeter)
below the bottom of the filler hole with the vehicle on a level surface. Add 4 fl oz. (118
milliliters) of Additive Friction Modifier XL-3 (US) / CXL-3 (Canada) or equivalent meeting
Ford specification EST-M2C118-A, for complete fill of 8.8-inch Traction-Lok axles.
6 Filled with a synthetic rear axle lubricant, consider the rear axle on your vehicle filled for
life. You do not need to check or change the rear axle lubricant unless you suspect a leak.
Change the rear axle lubricant any time you have submerged the rear axle in water.
7 Service refill capacity is determined by filling the transfer case to the bottom of the filler
hole with the vehicle on a level surface.
8 Make sure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. Transmission fluid
requirements are indicated on the dipstick blade or the dipstick handle. Before adding,
check the container to verify the fluid is of the correct type. Refer to your scheduled
maintenance information to determine the correct service interval.
Note: Automatic transmissions that require MERCON LV should only use MERCON LV fluid.
Use of any fluid other than the recommended fluid may cause transmission damage.
9 Indicates only approximate dry-fill capacity. Some applications may vary based on cooler
size and if equipped with an in-tank cooler. Use the indication on the dipstick, showing
the normal operating range, to determine the amount of transmission fluid and the fluid
level.
10 See the Warning below: WARNING
The air conditioning refrigerant system contains refrigerant R-134a under high
pressure. Opening the air conditioning refrigerant system can cause personal injury.
Have the air conditioning refrigerant system serviced only by qualified personnel.
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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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Other maintenance items
1
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).
1 Perform these maintenance items within 3000 miles (4800 kilometers) of the last
engine oil and filter change. Do not exceed the designated distance for the interval.
2 Initial replacement at six years or 100000 miles (160000 kilometers), then every three
years or 50000 miles (80000 kilometers).
3 After initial inspection, inspect every other oil change until replaced.
6.2L Engine Every 7500 miles (12000 km) or six months (whichever comes first)
Change engine oil and filter.
Rotate tires *
, inspect tire wear and measure tread depth.
Inspect wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag.
Perform multi-point inspection (recommended).
* The SVT Raptor has a specific tire rotation interval. See the supplement for more
information. Every 15000 miles (24000 km) or 12 months (whichever comes first)
Inspect automatic transmission fluid level. Consult dealer for requirements.
Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake linings, hoses and parking brake.
Inspect engine cooling system strength and hoses.
Inspect exhaust system and heat shields.
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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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SPECIAL OPERATING
CONDITIONS SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE
3.5L, 3.7L and 5.0L Engines
If you operate your vehicle primarily in any
of the following conditions, you need to
perform extra maintenance as indicated.
If you operate your vehicle
occasionally
under any of these conditions, it is not
necessary to perform the extra
maintenance. For specific
recommendations, see your dealership
service advisor or technician. Perform the services shown in the
following tables when specified or within
3000 miles (4800 kilometers) of the
OIL
CHANGE REQUIRED message appearing
in the information display.
• Example 1
: The OIL CHANGE
REQUIRED message comes on at
28751 miles (46270 kilometers).
Perform the 30000-mile (48000
kilometer) automatic transmission
fluid replacement.
• Example 2
: The OIL CHANGE
REQUIRED message has not come
on, but the odometer reads 30000
miles (48000 kilometers) (for
example, the Intelligent Oil-Life
Monitor was reset at 25000 miles
[40000 kilometers]). Perform the
engine air filter replacement. Towing a trailer or using a car-top carrier
Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the information
display and perform services listed in the Normal Sched-
uled Maintenance chart.
As required
Inspect and lubricate U-joints.
Inspect frequently, service
as required
See axle maintenance items under
Exceptions.
Change transfer case fluid (Four-wheel drive vehicles).
Every 60000 miles (96000
km) Extensive idling or low-speed driving for long distances, as in heavy commercial use
(such as delivery, taxi, patrol car or livery)
Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the information
display and perform services listed in the Normal Sched-
uled Maintenance chart.
As required
Replace engine air filter.
Inspect frequently, service
as required
Change transfer case fluid (Four-wheel drive vehicles).
Every 60000 miles (96000
km)
Replace spark plugs.
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4WD
See: Four-Wheel Drive...................................... 153
A
A/C See: Climate Control......................................... 106
About This Manual...........................................7
Protecting the Environment................................ 7
ABS See: Brakes............................................................ 163
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes................................................................ 163
Accessories.....................................................419 Exterior style......................................................... 419
Interior style.......................................................... 419
Lifestyle.................................................................. 419
Peace of mind...................................................... 419
Accessories See: Replacement Parts
Recommendation............................................. 11
Adjusting the Headlamps
........................249
Horizontal Aim Adjustment............................ 251
Vertical Aim Adjustment................................ 249
Adjusting the Pedals
....................................68
Adjusting the Steering Wheel...................65 Power Tilt and Telescope Steering
Column................................................................ 65
Airbag Disposal..............................................48
Air Conditioning See: Climate Control......................................... 106
Alarm See: Anti-Theft Alarm........................................ 62
Anti-Theft Alarm............................................62 Arming the Alarm................................................. 62
Disarming the Alarm........................................... 62
Appendices.....................................................421
Audible Warnings and Indicators.............85 Headlamps On Warning Chime...................... 85
Key in Ignition Warning Chime........................ 85
Parking Brake On Warning Chime.................86 Audio Control
..................................................66
Media........................................................................\
. 67
Seek, Next or Previous........................................ 67
Type 1........................................................................\
66
Type 2....................................................................... 66
Audio Input Jack............................................321
Audio System
...............................................306
General Information......................................... 306
Audio unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/ SYNC/Satellite Radio.............................308
Audio unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM
.......307
Audio unit - Vehicles With: Sony AM/FM/ CD....................................................................315
Autolamps..........................................................71
Automatic Climate Control......................109
Automatic Transmission............................147 Brake-Shift Interlock......................................... 150
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud or Snow................................................................... 152
Understanding the Shift Positions of a 6– Speed Automatic Transmission.........147
Understanding your SelectShift Automatic® transmission.......................... 149
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check.............................................................245
Autowipers.......................................................69
Auxiliary Power Points................................132 110 Volt AC Power Points................................. 132
12 Volt DC Power Point..................................... 132
Locations................................................................ 132
B
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood..........235
Booster Seats..................................................24 Types of Booster Seats...................................... 25
Brake Fluid Check
........................................246
Brakes...............................................................163
General Information.......................................... 163
Breaking-In......................................................210
Bulb Specification Chart...........................254
C
California Proposition 65..............................11
Capacities and Specifications................296 Technical Specifications.................................. 301
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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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