2015 FORD F150 transmission fluid

Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance...................................277
Hazard Warning Flashers..........................278
Fuel Shutoff
...................................................278
Jump Starting the Vehicle
........................279
Post-Crash Alert System
...........................281
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need...............282
In California (U.S. Only)............................283
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only)
.....................284
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only).......................284
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada........................................................285
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature....................................................286
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)............................................................286
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only).............................................................287
Fuses
Fuse Specification Chart..........................288
Changing a Fuse
..........................................296
Maintenance
General Information
...................................297
Opening and Closing the Hood..............297
Under Hood Overview -
2.7L
EcoBoost™...............................................298
Under Hood Overview -
3.5L
Ecoboost™................................................299
Under Hood Overview -
3.5L..................300
Under Hood Overview - 5.0L...................301
Engine Oil Dipstick
......................................302
Engine Oil Check..........................................302
Engine Coolant Check
...............................303
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check...........................................................307 Transfer Case Fluid Check........................307
Brake Fluid Check
.......................................308
Power Steering Fluid Check
....................308
Washer Fluid Check...................................308
Fuel Filter........................................................308
Changing the 12V Battery........................308
Checking the Wiper Blades......................310
Changing the Wiper Blades......................310
Adjusting the Headlamps...........................311
Changing a Bulb
............................................312
Bulb Specification Chart...........................316
Changing the Engine Air Filter.................318
Vehicle Care
General Information
....................................319
Cleaning Products
........................................319
Cleaning the Exterior
...................................319
Waxing.............................................................320
Cleaning the Engine
....................................320
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades...........................................................321
Cleaning the Interior....................................321
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens.........................321
Cleaning Leather Seats..............................322
Repairing Minor Paint Damage
...............323
Cleaning the Alloy Wheels.......................323
Vehicle Storage
.............................................324
Wheels and Tires
General Information....................................327
Tire Care
..........................................................329
Using Snow Chains
.....................................344
Tire Pressure Monitoring System..........345
Changing a Road Wheel...........................350
Technical Specifications
...........................358
Capacities and Specific- ations
Engine Specifications................................359
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GAUGES
Type 1 and 2
Engine oil pressure gauge
A
Engine coolant temperature gauge
B
Fuel gauge
C
Transmission fluid temperature gauge
D
Speedometer
E
Information display See General Information (page 105).
F
Tachometer
G
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Type 3
Engine oil pressure gauge
A
Engine coolant temperature gauge
B
Fuel gauge
C
Transmission fluid temperature or Turbo boost (Ecoboost engine only) gauge
D
Speedometer
E
Information display See General Information (page 105).
F
Tachometer
G
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Transmission Fluid Temperature
Gauge
Indicates transmission fluid temperature.
At normal operating temperature, the level
indicator will be in the normal range. If the
transmission fluid temperature exceeds
the normal range, stop the vehicle as soon
as safely possible and verify the airflow is
not restricted such as snow or debris
blocking airflow through the grill. Also,
higher than normal operating temperature
can be caused by special operation
conditions (i.e. snowplowing, towing or
off-road use). Refer to Special operating
conditions in the scheduled maintenance
information for instructions. Operating the
transmission for extended periods with the
gauge in the higher than normal area may
cause internal transmission damage. You
need to alter the severity of your driving
conditions to lower the transmission
temperature into the normal range. If the
gauge continues to show high
temperatures, see an authorized dealer.
Information Display
Odometer
Located in the bottom of the information
display. Registers the accumulated
distance your vehicle has traveled.
Compass
Displays the vehicle
’s heading direction.
Trip Computer
See General Information (page 105).
Vehicle Settings and Personalization
See
General Information (page 105). WARNING LAMPS AND
INDICATORS
The following warning lamps and
indicators will alert you to a vehicle
condition that may become serious. Some
lamps will illuminate when you start your
vehicle to make sure they work. If any
lamps remain on after starting your vehicle,
refer to the respective system warning
lamp for further information.
Note:
Some warning indicators appear in
the information display and function the
same as a warning lamp but do not display
when you start your vehicle.
Adaptive Cruise Control
(If Equipped) The speed control system
indicator light changes color to
indicate what mode the system
is in: See Using Adaptive Cruise Control
(page
214).
Anti-Lock Braking System If it illuminates when you are
driving, this indicates a
malfunction. You will continue
to have normal braking (without Anti-lock
braking system) unless the brake system
warning lamp is also illuminated. Have the
system checked by an authorized dealer.
Automatic High Beam
(If Equipped) Illuminates when this feature is
on. See Automatic High Beam
Control
(page 85).
Auto Start-stop
(If Equipped) It will illuminate to inform you
when the engine shuts down or
in conjunction with a message.
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•
The tire air pressures recommended
for general driving are on the vehicle ’s
Safety Certification Label. The
maximum cold inflation pressure for
the tire and associated load rating are
on the tire sidewall. Tire air pressure
may require re-adjustment within these
pressure limits to accommodate the
additional weight of the snowplow
installation.
• Federal and some local regulations
require additional exterior lamps for
snowplow-equipped vehicles. Contact
an authorized dealer for additional
information.
Snowplow Mode (If Equipped)
Press the snowplow button on the
instrument panel to switch on snowplow
mode. The button illuminates when in
snowplow mode. A message appears in
the information display indicating that
features are turned off when in snowplow
mode.
The following features are disabled when
in snowplow mode:
• 110V inverter.
• Fog lamps.
• Heated steering wheel.
• Heated front and rear seats.
• Massaging seats.
The body module also activates the
snowplow relay that provides power to
aftermarket snowplow controls.
Switch off snowplow mode by pressing
the snowplow button or switching off the
ignition. The snowplow button is no longer
illuminated and features are turned on. Note:
The electrical system is designed to
support the addition of a residential
snowplow (up to 60 Amps continuous) and
snowplow lights (up to 20 Amps
continuous) using snowplow mode. The
system is not designed to support snowplow
usage with additional electrical aftermarket
accessories.
Operating the Vehicle with the
Snowplow Attached
Note: Drive the vehicle at least 500 miles
(800 kilometers) before using your vehicle
for snow removal.
We recommend vehicle speed does not
exceed 45 mph (72 km/h) when
snowplowing.
The attached snowplow blade restricts
airflow to the radiator, and may cause the
engine to run at a higher temperature.
Attention to engine temperature is
especially important when outside
temperatures are above freezing. Angle
the blade to maximize airflow to the
radiator and monitor engine temperature
to determine whether a left or right angle
provides the best performance.
Follow the severe duty schedule in your
Scheduled Maintenance information for
engine oil and transmission fluid change
intervals.
Snowplowing with your Airbag
Equipped Vehicle WARNINGS
Do not attempt to service, repair, or
modify the airbag supplemental
restraint system (SRS) or its fuses.
Contact a Ford or Lincoln dealer.
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Protected components
Fuse amp rating
Fuse or relay number
Air conditioner clutch relay.
—
30
Not used.
—
31
Not used.
—
32
Electric fan 3.
50A*
33
Trailer tow park lamps.
25A*
34
Trailer tow stop-turn relay fuse.
20A*
35
Trailer tow lamps module.
25A**
36
Electric fan 1.
50A*
37
Alt A sensor.
10A**
38
Integrated wheel end solenoid.
10A**
39
E-locker.
15A**
40
Telescoping mirror.
10A**
41
Transmission fluid pump.
30A**
42
Horn.
25A**
43
Air conditioner clutch.
10A**
44
Powertrain control module relay coil.
10A**
45
Wiper relay coil.
10A**
46
Not used.
—
47
Not used.
—
48
Trailer brake control module.
30A*
49
Power running boards.
30A*
50
Fuel pump relay.
—
51
Not used.
—
52
Not used.
—
53
Voltage quality module.
30A*
54
Body-control-module voltage-quality-
module feed.
Body control module RP2 feed.
40A*
55
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You have limited engine power when in the
fail-safe mode, so drive your vehicle with
caution. Your vehicle will not maintain
high-speed operation and the engine will
operate poorly.
Remember that the engine is capable of
automatically shutting down to prevent
engine damage. In this situation:
1. Pull off the road as soon as safely
possible and switch off the engine.
2. Tow your vehicle to an authorized dealer.
3. If this is not possible, wait a short period for the engine to cool.
4. Check the coolant level and add if low.
5. Re-start the engine and drive your vehicle to an authorized dealer.
Note: Driving your vehicle without repair
increases the chance of engine damage.
Contact an authorized dealer as soon as
possible.
Engine Fluid Temperature
Management (If Equipped) WARNINGS
To reduce the risk of crash and injury,
be prepared that the vehicle speed
may reduce and the vehicle may not
be able to accelerate with full power until
the fluid temperatures reduce. Never remove the coolant reservoir
cap while the engine is running or hot.
Your vehicle can pull a trailer, but because
of the added load, your vehicle
’s engine
may temporarily reach higher
temperatures during severe operating
conditions such as ascending a long or
steep grade while pulling a trailer in high
temperatures. At this time, you may notice your engine
coolant temperature gauge needle move
toward the H and the POWER REDUCED
TO LOWER TEMP message may appear
in the information display.
You may notice a reduction in vehicle
speed caused by reduced engine power.
In order to manage the engine fluid
temperatures, your vehicle may enter this
mode if certain high-temperature and
high-load conditions take place. The
amount of speed reduction depends on
many factors such as vehicle loading,
towing, grade and ambient temperature.
If this occurs, there is no need to pull off
the road. You can continue to drive your
vehicle while this message is active.
The air conditioning may also cycle on and
off during severe operating conditions to
protect overheating of the engine. When
the engine coolant temperature decreases
to a normal operating temperature, the air
conditioning will turn on once again.
If the engine coolant temperature gauge
moves fully into the red (hot) area, or if the
coolant temperature warning or service
engine soon messages appear in your
information display:
1. Pull off the road as soon as safely possible and shift the transmission into
P
.
2. Leave the engine running until the coolant temperature gauge needle
moves away from the red (hot) area.
After several minutes, if the
temperature does not drop, follow the
remaining steps.
3. Switch the engine off and wait for it to
cool before checking the coolant level.
4. If the coolant level is normal, restart your engine and continue.
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5. If the coolant is low, add coolant, and
restart the engine. See Adding Engine
Coolant or How Fail-Safe Cooling
Works in this chapter for more
information.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
FLUID CHECK
If required, have an authorized dealer check
and change the transmission fluid at the
correct service interval. See
Scheduled
Maintenance (page 518).
The automatic transmission does not have
a transmission fluid dipstick.
Refer to your scheduled maintenance
information for scheduled intervals for fluid
checks and changes. Your transmission
does not consume fluid. However, if the
transmission slips, shifts slowly or if you
notice a sign of leaking fluid, contact an
authorized dealer.
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. TRANSFER CASE FLUID
CHECK
1. Clean the area around the filler plug.
2. Remove the filler plug.
3. Inspect the fluid level. The fluid level
should be within 0.20 in (5mm) from
the bottom of the hole.
4. Add fluid through the filler opening. Fill
to the bottom of the opening.
Use only fluid that meets Ford
specifications.
See Capacities and
Specifications (page 359).
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