2016 FORD F150 automatic transmission fluid

We recommend Motorcraft motor oil for
your vehicle. If Motorcraft oil is not
available, use motor oils of the
recommended viscosity grade that meet
API SN requirements and display the API
Certification Mark for gasoline engines. Do
not use oil labeled with API SN service
category unless the label also displays the
API certification mark.
An oil that displays this symbol conforms
to current engine, emission system and
fuel economy performance standards of
the International Lubricants Specification
Advisory Council (ILSAC).
Do not use supplemental engine oil
additives because they are unnecessary
and could lead to engine damage that may
not be covered by your vehicle warranty.
Note:
Ford recommends using DOT 4 Low
Viscosity (LV) High Performance 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. Note:
Automatic transmissions that require
MERCON LV transmission fluid should only
use MERCON LV transmission fluid. The
use of any other fluid may cause
transmission damage.
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Multi-Point inspection
Hazard warning system operation
Accessory drive belt(s)
Horn operation
Battery performance
Radiator, cooler, heater and air conditioninghoses
Engine air filter
Suspension components for leaks ordamage
Exhaust system
Steering and linkage
Exterior lamps operation
Tires (including spare) for wear and properpressure**
Fluid levels *
; fill if necessary
Windshield for cracks, chips or pits
For oil and fluid leaks
Washer spray and wiper operation
Half-shaft dust boots
* Brake, coolant recovery reservoir, automatic transmission 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
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 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.
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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) Moderate to heavy load or towing
Mountainous or off-road conditions
Extended idling
Extended hot or cold operation
Extreme
3000-4999 miles
(4800-7999 km) Maximum load or towing
Extreme hot or cold operation
Normal Maintenance Intervals 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.
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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 engine air filter.
Every 30000 miles (48000
km)
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
3,000 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
30,000 mi (48,000 km) automatic
transmission fluid replacement.
• Example 2
: The OIL CHANGE
REQUIRED message has not come
on, but the odometer reads 30,000 mi
(48,000 km)
(for example, the
Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor was reset
at
25,000 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
60,000 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
60,000 mi
(96,000 km) Replace spark plugs.
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Automatic Transmission............................182
Brake-Shift Interlock......................................... 185
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud or Snow................................................................... 187
Understanding the Shift Positions of a 6– Speed Automatic Transmission.........182
Understanding your SelectShift Automatic ™ transmission......................... 184
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check..............................................................317
Auto-Start-Stop............................................172 Disabling Auto StartStop................................. 173
Enabling Auto StartStop.................................. 172
Autowipers.......................................................82
Auxiliary Power Points................................162 110 Volt - 400 Watt Capacity AC Power
Outlet................................................................. 162
12 Volt DC Power Point..................................... 162
Locations............................................................... 162
B
Battery See: Changing the 12V Battery...................... 318
Bed Access.....................................................248 Box Side Step...................................................... 248
Bed Extender...................................................70 Grocery Mode.......................................................... 71
Tailgate Mode........................................................ 70
Bed Ramps
....................................................249
Installing the Ramp Holder............................. 251
Stowing the Bed Ramp................................... 250
Using the Bed Ramp........................................ 249
Blind Spot Information System
..............232
Switching the System Off and On..............234
System Errors...................................................... 234
Using the System............................................... 232
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood..........307
Booster Seats..................................................28 Types of Booster Seats...................................... 28
Brake Fluid Check.........................................318
Brakes...............................................................198 General Information.......................................... 198
Breaking-In......................................................281
Bulb Specification Chart...........................327 C
Cabin Air Filter
................................................145
California Proposition 65..............................11
Capacities and Specifications - 2.7L EcoBoost™.................................................374
Specifications...................................................... 375
Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L................................................................382
Specifications..................................................... 383
Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L Ecoboost™.................................................378
Specifications...................................................... 379
Capacities and Specifications - 5.0L................................................................387
Specifications..................................................... 388
Capacities and Specifications................370
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior.............................. 330
Center Console..............................................164
Changing a Bulb...........................................322 Accessing the Halogen High Beam, Low
Beam and Direction Indicator
Bulbs.................................................................. 323
Lamp Assembly Condensation.................... 323
Replacing Brake, Rear, Direction Indicator and Reverse Lamp Bulbs........................... 325
Replacing Cargo Lamp and High-mount Brake Lamp Bulbs........................................ 326
Replacing Exterior Mounted Mirror Direction Indicator Lamp Bulbs................................... 327
Replacing Fog Lamp Bulbs............................ 325
Replacing LED Brake, Rear, Direction Indicator and Reverse Lamp
Bulbs.................................................................. 326
Replacing LED Cargo Lamp, Spot Lamp and High-mount Brake Lamp Bulbs..............326
Replacing LED Direction Indicator and Side Marker Bulbs................................................... 325
Replacing LED Headlamp Bulbs.................. 325
Replacing Side Marker Bulb........................... 325
Replacing the Halogen High Beam, Low Beam and Direction Indicator
Bulbs.................................................................. 324
Replacing the License Plate Lamp Bulb.................................................................... 326
Changing a Fuse
..........................................306
Fuses...................................................................... 306
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Tire Pressure Monitoring System..........356
Changing Tires With a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System........................................ 357
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System ....................................... 357
Tires See: Wheels and Tires..................................... 338
Towing a Trailer.............................................252
Load Placement................................................. 252
Towing Points................................................276
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels..........................................................278
Emergency Towing............................................ 278
Recreational Towing......................................... 278
Towing..............................................................252
Traction Control...........................................203 Principle of Operation...................................... 203
Trailer Sway Control
...................................262
Transfer Case Fluid Check.........................317
Transmission Code Designation
.............373
Transmission..................................................182
Transmission See: Transmission.............................................. 182
Transporting the Vehicle............................277
Type Approvals
............................................488
RF Certification Logos for Tire Pressure
Monitoring Sensor(s)................................. 488
U
Under Hood Overview - 2.7L EcoBoost™................................................308
2.7L EcoBoost..................................................... 308
Under Hood Overview - 3.5L Ecoboost™.................................................309
Under Hood Overview - 3.5L....................310
Under Hood Overview - 5.0L.....................311
Unique Driving Characteristics.................172
Universal Garage Door Opener...............158 HomeLink Wireless Control System...........158
USB Port.........................................................409 Using Adaptive Cruise Control.................221
Blocked Sensor................................................... 226
Changing the Set Speed................................. 224
Detection Issues................................................. 225
Disengaging the System................................. 224
Following a Vehicle............................................ 222
Hilly Condition Usage....................................... 225
Low Speed Automatic Cancellation...........225
Overriding the System..................................... 224
Resuming the Set Speed................................ 224
Setting a Speed.................................................. 222
Setting the Gap Distance................................ 223
Switching the System Off............................... 225
Switching the System On............................... 222
Switching to Normal Cruise Control...........227
System Not Available....................................... 226
Using Cruise Control...................................220 Switching Cruise Control Off.......................... 221
Switching Cruise Control On and Off.........220
Using Four-Wheel Drive
............................188
4WD Indicator Lights........................................ 188
Driving Off-Road With Truck and Utility Vehicles.............................................................. 191
How Your Vehicle Differs From Other Vehicles.............................................................. 191
Using the 2-Speed Automatic 4WD System.............................................................. 189
Using the Electronic Shift on the Fly 4WD system............................................................... 188
Using Hill Descent Control.......................207 Hill descent modes........................................... 207
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems..........................................................60
Using Power Running Boards....................76 Automatic Power Deploy.................................. 76
Automatic Power Stow...................................... 76
Bounce-back.......................................................... 77
Enabling and Disabling...................................... 76
Manual Power Deploy......................................... 76
Using Snow Chains
.....................................355
Using Stability Control..............................205 AdvanceTrac ™ with Roll Stability Control ™
(RSC™)............................................................ 205
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Warning Lamps and Indicators...............103
Adaptive Cruise Control................................... 103
Anti-Lock Braking System............................... 103
Automatic High Beam...................................... 103
Auto Start-stop................................................... 103
Battery.................................................................... 104
Blind Spot Monitor............................................. 104
Brake System....................................................... 104
Check 4X4............................................................ 104
Cruise Control...................................................... 104
Direction Indicator..............................................104
Door Ajar................................................................ 104
Electric Park Brake............................................. 104
Electronic Locking Differential...................... 104
Engine Coolant Temperature........................ 104
Engine Oil.............................................................. 105
Fasten Safety Belt.............................................. 105
Four-Wheel Drive Indicators.......................... 105
Front Airbag.......................................................... 105
Front Fog Lamps................................................ 105
High Beam............................................................ 105
Hill Descent.......................................................... 105
Low Fuel Level..................................................... 105
Low Tire Pressure Warning............................. 105
Parking Lamps.................................................... 106
Powertrain Malfunction/Reduced Power/Electronic Throttle Control.........106
Service Engine Soon......................................... 106
Sport Mode........................................................... 106
Traction and Stability Control....................... 106
Traction and Stability Control Off...............106
Transmission Tow/Haul................................... 107
Washer Fluid Check.....................................318
Washers See: Cleaning the Exterior.............................. 330
See: Wipers and Washers................................. 82
Waxing..............................................................331
Wheel Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel........................ 361
Wheels and Tires
.........................................338
General Information......................................... 338
Technical Specifications................................. 369
Windows and Mirrors....................................92
Windshield Washers
.....................................83 Windshield Wipers
.........................................82
Speed dependent wipers (if
equipped).......................................................... 82
Wiper Blades See: Checking the Wiper Blades.................. 320
Wipers and Washers
.....................................82
Wrecker Towing See: Transporting the Vehicle........................ 277
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