2015 FORD F150 automatic transmission

At every oil change interval as indicated by the information display
*
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
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.
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SPECIAL OPERATING
CONDITIONS SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE
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 mi (4,800 km)
of the OIL CHANGE
REQUIRED message appearing in the
information display.
• Example 1
: The OIL CHANGE
REQUIRED message comes on at
28,751 mi (46,270 km). Perform the
30000 mi (48,000 km) automatic
transmission fluid replacement.
• Example 2
: The OIL CHANGE
REQUIRED message has not come
on, but the odometer reads 30000 mi
(48,000 km)
(for example, the
Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor was reset
at
25000 mi (40,000 km)). 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 mi
(96,000 km) Replace spark plugs.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 mi
(96,000 km) Replace spark plugs.
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Automatic Transmission............................176
Brake-Shift Interlock.......................................... 179
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud or Snow................................................................... 181
Understanding the Shift Positions of a 6– Speed Automatic Transmission.........176
Understanding your SelectShift Automatic ™ transmission......................... 178
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check
.............................................................307
Auto-Start-Stop...........................................166 Disabling Auto StartStop................................. 167
Enabling Auto StartStop................................. 166
Autowipers........................................................81
Auxiliary Power Points................................156 110 Volt - 400 Watt Capacity AC Power
Outlet................................................................. 156
12 Volt DC Power Point..................................... 156
Locations............................................................... 156
B
Blind Spot Information System
..............225
Blind Spot Information System (BLIS ™)
with Cross Traffic Alert................................ 225
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood...........297
Booster Seats
...................................................31
Types of Booster Seats...................................... 32
Brake Fluid Check
.......................................308
Brakes...............................................................192 General Information.......................................... 192
Breaking-In......................................................272
Bulb Specification Chart...........................316
C
California Proposition 65..............................11
Capacities and Specifications - 2.7L EcoBoost™.................................................363
Specifications..................................................... 364
Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L.................................................................372
Specifications...................................................... 373
Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L Ecoboost™..................................................367
Specifications..................................................... 368Capacities and Specifications - 5.0L 32V
Ti-VCT...........................................................376
Specifications...................................................... 377
Capacities and Specifications................359
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior............................... 319
Center Console
..............................................158
........................................................................\
........... 159
Changing a Bulb
............................................312
Accessing the Halogen High Beam, Low
Beam and Direction Indicator
Bulbs................................................................... 313
Lamp Assembly Condensation..................... 312
Replacing Brake, Rear, Direction Indicator and Reverse Lamp Bulbs............................ 315
Replacing Cargo Lamp and High-mount Brake Lamp Bulbs......................................... 315
Replacing Exterior Mounted Mirror Direction Indicator Lamp Bulbs................................... 316
Replacing Fog Lamp Bulbs............................. 314
Replacing LED Brake, Rear, Direction Indicator and Reverse Lamp Bulbs.........315
Replacing LED Cargo Lamp, Spot Lamp and High-mount Brake Lamp Bulbs...............316
Replacing LED Direction Indicator and Side Marker Bulbs.................................................... 315
Replacing LED Headlamp Bulbs................... 315
Replacing Side Marker Bulb........................... 314
Replacing the Halogen High Beam, Low Beam and Direction Indicator
Bulbs................................................................... 313
Replacing the License Plate Lamp Bulb..................................................................... 316
Changing a Fuse..........................................296 Fuses...................................................................... 296
Changing a Road Wheel...........................350 Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly
Information..................................................... 350
Location of the Spare Tire and Tools..........351
Tire Change Procedure.................................... 352
Changing the 12V Battery........................308 Battery Management System (If
Equipped)........................................................ 310
Changing the Engine Air Filter.................318
Changing the Wiper Blades......................310
Checking MyKey System Status...............63
Checking the Wiper Blades......................310
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Safety Belt Warning Lamp and Indicator
Chime..............................................................43
Conditions of operation..................................... 43
Safety Canopy ™.............................................52
Safety Precautions......................................168
Satellite Radio..............................................394 Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number
(ESN)................................................................ 396
Satellite Radio Reception Factors..............395
SIRIUS® Satellite Radio Service.................. 395
Troubleshooting................................................. 396
Scheduled Maintenance Record............527
Scheduled Maintenance
...........................518
Seats...................................................................141
Security................................................................71
Settings...........................................................445 Clock....................................................................... 445
Display................................................................... 446
Settings.................................................................. 447
Sound.................................................................... 446
Vehicle.................................................................... 447
Side Airbags
......................................................51
Sitting in the Correct Position...................141
Snow Chains See: Using Snow Chains................................. 344
Snowplowing.................................................274 Engine Temperature while Plowing............276
Installing the Snowplow.................................. 274
Operating the Vehicle with the Snowplow Attached........................................................... 275
Outside Air Temperature While Plowing............................................................. 276
Snowplowing with your Airbag Equipped Vehicle............................................................... 275
Snowplow Mode................................................ 275
Transmission Operation while Plowing............................................................. 276
Special Notices................................................12 New Vehicle Limited Warranty......................... 12
Special Instructions.............................................. 12
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance...............................................524
Exceptions............................................................ 526
Speed Control See: Cruise Control............................................. 213
Spot Lamps
......................................................87
Cargo and Trailer Hookup Lamps.................. 87Stability Control............................................198
Principle of Operation...................................... 198
Starter Switch See: Ignition Switch........................................... 160
Starting a Gasoline Engine........................161 Automatic Engine Shutdown......................... 163
Failure to Start..................................................... 162
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes...............164
Important Ventilating Information..............164
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Moving............................................................... 163
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Stationary......................................................... 163
Vehicles with an Ignition Key........................... 161
Vehicles with Keyless Start............................. 162
Starting and Stopping the Engine.........160 General Information.......................................... 160
Steering...........................................................229 Electric Power Steering................................... 229
Steering Wheel
................................................77
Storage Compartments.............................158
Sunroof See: Moonroof....................................................... 95
Sun Visors.........................................................95 Illuminated Vanity Mirror................................... 95
Supplementary Restraints System..........47 Principle of Operation......................................... 47
Symbols Glossary
.............................................7
SYNC™ Applications and Services.......413
911 Assist................................................................ 413
SYNC Mobile Apps............................................. 419
SYNC Services: Traffic, Directions & Information (TDI) (If Equipped, United
States Only).................................................... 416
Vehicle Health Report....................................... 415
SYNC™...........................................................399 General Information......................................... 399
SYNC™ Troubleshooting
.........................428
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T
Tailgate............................................................240
Bed Extender....................................................... 244
Bed Ramp............................................................. 246
BoxLink ™ Cleats................................................ 245
Box Side Step...................................................... 243
Electronic Tailgate Opening ........................... 241
Manual Tailgate Opening................................. 241
Tailgate Lock....................................................... 240
Tailgate Removal................................................ 241
Tailgate Step........................................................ 242
Technical Specifications See: Capacities and Specifications............359
Terrain Response........................................200
Principle of Operation..................................... 200
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only)
......................284
Tire Care..........................................................329
Glossary of Tire Terminology........................ 330
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................................................. 329
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall............................................................. 331
Temperature A B C............................................ 330
Traction AA A B C.............................................. 330
Treadwear.............................................................329
Tire Pressure Monitoring System...........345 Changing Tires With a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System....................................... 346
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System ...................................... 346
Tires See: Wheels and Tires...................................... 327
Towing a Trailer............................................250 Load Placement................................................ 250
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels
.........................................................269
Emergency Towing............................................ 269
Recreational Towing......................................... 269
Towing.............................................................250
Traction Control.............................................197 Principle of Operation....................................... 197
Trailer Sway Control
.....................................251
Transfer Case Fluid Check........................307
Transmission Code Designation............362
Transmission..................................................176 Transmission
See: Transmission............................................... 176
Transporting the Vehicle
..........................268
U
Under Hood Overview - 2.7L EcoBoost™.................................................298
2.7L EcoBoost..................................................... 298
Under Hood Overview - 3.5L Ecoboost™
.................................................299
Under Hood Overview - 3.5L..................300
Under Hood Overview - 5.0L...................301
Unique Driving Characteristics
................166
Universal Garage Door Opener................151 HomeLink Wireless Control System.............151
USB Port
..........................................................397
Using Adaptive Cruise Control.................214 Blocked Sensor.................................................... 219
Changing the Set Speed................................... 217
Detection Issues.................................................. 218
Disengaging the System................................... 217
Following a Vehicle............................................ 215
Hilly Condition Usage........................................ 218
Low Speed Automatic Cancellation...........218
Overriding the System....................................... 217
Resuming the Set Speed.................................. 217
Setting a Speed................................................... 215
Setting the Gap Distance................................ 216
Switching the System Off............................... 218
Switching the System On................................ 215
Switching to Normal Cruise Control...........220
System Not Available........................................ 219
Using Cruise Control....................................213 Switching Cruise Control Off.......................... 214
Switching Cruise Control On and Off..........213
Using Four-Wheel Drive.............................182 4WD Indicator Lights........................................ 182
Driving Off-Road With Truck and Utility Vehicles............................................................. 185
How Your Vehicle Differs From Other Vehicles............................................................. 185
Using the 2-Speed Automatic 4WD System............................................................... 183
Using the Electronic Shift on the Fly 4WD system................................................................ 182
Using Hill Descent Control......................200 Hill descent modes.......................................... 200
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W
Warning Lamps and Indicators..............100
Adaptive Cruise Control.................................. 100
Anti-Lock Braking System.............................. 100
Automatic High Beam...................................... 100
Auto Start-stop.................................................. 100
Battery..................................................................... 101
Blind Spot Monitor.............................................. 101
Brake System........................................................ 101
Check 4X4.............................................................. 101
Cruise Control....................................................... 101
Direction Indicator............................................... 101
Door Ajar................................................................. 101
Electric Park Brake.............................................. 101
Electronic Locking Differential....................... 101
Engine Coolant Temperature.......................... 101
Engine Oil.............................................................. 102
Fasten Safety Belt.............................................. 102
Four-Wheel Drive Indicators.......................... 102
Front Airbag.......................................................... 102
Front Fog Lamps................................................ 102
High Beam............................................................. 102
Hill Descent........................................................... 102
Low Fuel Level..................................................... 103
Low Tire Pressure Warning............................. 103
Parking Lamps..................................................... 103
Powertrain Malfunction/Reduced Power/Electronic Throttle Control.........103
Service Engine Soon.......................................... 103
Sport Mode........................................................... 103
Traction and Stability Control....................... 103
Traction and Stability Control Off...............104
Transmission Tow/Haul................................... 104
Washer Fluid Check...................................308
Washers See: Cleaning the Exterior............................... 319
See: Wipers and Washers.................................. 81
Waxing.............................................................320
Wheel Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 350
Wheels and Tires..........................................327 General Information.......................................... 327
Technical Specifications................................. 358
Windows and Mirrors...................................90
Windshield Washers.....................................82 Windshield Wipers.........................................81
Speed dependent wipers (if
equipped)........................................................... 81
Wipers and Washers......................................81
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