2017 FORD F150 check oil

Load Carrying
Load Retaining Fixtures.............................247
Load Limit......................................................248
Bed Access
.....................................................252
Bed Ramps
.....................................................253
Towing
Towing a Trailer
............................................256
Trailer Reversing Aids..................................257
Trailer Sway Control....................................267
Recommended Towing Weights............267
Essential Towing Checks..........................278
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels
......285
Driving Hints
Breaking-In....................................................288
Economical Driving
.....................................288
Driving Through Water
..............................289
Floor Mats
......................................................289
Snowplowing................................................290
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance..................................293
Hazard Warning Flashers.........................294
Fuel Shutoff...................................................294
Jump Starting the Vehicle........................295
Post-Crash Alert System
..........................297
Transporting the Vehicle...........................297
Towing Points
...............................................298
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need..............300
In California (U.S. Only).............................301
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only).....................302
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only).......................303
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada
........................................................303 Ordering Additional Owner's
Literature....................................................304
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)............................................................305
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)............................................................305
Fuses
Fuse Specification Chart..........................307
Changing a Fuse............................................315
Maintenance
General Information
.....................................317
Opening and Closing the Hood...............317
Under Hood Overview - 2.7L EcoBoost™.................................................318
Under Hood Overview - 3.5L
....................319
Under Hood Overview - 3.5L Ecoboost™................................................320
Under Hood Overview - 5.0L....................321
Engine Oil Dipstick.......................................322
Engine Oil Check..........................................322
Oil Change Indicator Reset.......................323
Engine Coolant Check................................323
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check............................................................327
Transfer Case Fluid Check........................328
Brake Fluid Check
........................................328
Power Steering Fluid Check.....................328
Washer Fluid Check
....................................329
Fuel Filter........................................................329
Changing the 12V Battery.........................329
Checking the Wiper Blades.......................331
Changing the Wiper Blades......................331
Adjusting the Headlamps.........................332
Changing a Bulb
...........................................333
Bulb Specification Chart...........................337
Changing the Engine Air Filter................339
Vehicle Care
General Information
...................................340
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Cabin air filter
Check fuel cap
Child safety door lock or unlock
Child seat lower anchor
Child seat tether anchor
Cruise control
Do not open when hot
Engine air filter
Engine coolant
Engine coolant temperature
Engine oil
Explosive gas
Fan warning
Fasten seatbelt
Flammable Front airbag
Front fog lamps
Fuel pump reset
Fuse compartment
Hazard warning flashers
Heated rear window
Heated windshield
Interior luggage compartment
release
Jack
Keep out of reach of children
Lighting control
Low tire pressure warning
Maintain correct fluid level
Note operating instructions
Panic alarm
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Engine Oil Pressure Gauge
Indicates engine oil pressure. The needle
should stay in the normal operating range
(between L and H). If the needle falls
below the normal range, stop your vehicle,
turn off the engine and check the engine
oil level. Add oil if needed. If the oil level is
correct, have your vehicle checked by an
authorized dealer.
Engine Coolant Temperature
Gauge
WARNING
Never remove the coolant reservoir
cap while the engine is running or hot.
Indicates engine coolant temperature. At
normal operating temperature, the level
indicator will be in the normal range. If the
engine coolant temperature exceeds the
normal range, stop your vehicle as soon as
safely possible, switch off the engine and
let the engine cool.
Fuel Gauge
Note:
The fuel gauge may vary slightly
when your vehicle is moving or on a gradient.
Switch the ignition on. The fuel gauge will
indicate approximately how much fuel is
left in the fuel tank. The arrow adjacent to
the fuel pump symbol indicates on which
side of your vehicle the fuel filler door is
located.
The needle should move toward F when
you refuel your vehicle. If the needle points
to E after adding fuel, this indicates your
vehicle needs service soon.
After refueling some variability in needle
position is normal: •
It may take a short time for the needle
to reach F after leaving the gas station.
This is normal and depends upon the
slope of pavement at the gas station.
• The fuel amount dispensed into the
tank is a little less or more than the
gauge indicated. This is normal and
depends upon the slope of pavement
at the gas station.
• If the gas station nozzle shuts off
before the tank is full, try a different
gas pump nozzle.
Low Fuel Reminder
A low fuel reminder triggers at 50 mi
(80 km) to empty.
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.
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If it illuminates when you are driving, check
that you do not have the parking brake
engaged. If you do not have the parking
brake engaged, this indicates low brake
fluid level or a brake system malfunction.
Have the system checked immediately by
an authorized dealer.
WARNING
Driving your vehicle with the warning
lamp on is dangerous. A significant
decrease in braking performance
may occur. It will take you longer to stop
your vehicle. Have your vehicle checked by
your authorized dealer immediately. Driving
extended distances with the parking brake
engaged can cause brake failure and the
risk of personal injury. Check 4X4 (If Equipped)
Illuminates with the message
CHECK 4X4 when a four-wheel
drive fault is present. See
Using
Four-Wheel Drive (page 193).
Cruise Control
(If Equipped) Illuminates gray or green when
you switch this feature on. See
Using Cruise Control
(page
224).
Direction Indicator Illuminates when the left or right
turn signal or the hazard warning
flasher is turned on. If the
indicators stay on or flash faster, check for
a burned out bulb.
Door Ajar Displays when the ignition is on
and any door is not completely
closed. Electronic Locking Differential Illuminates when using the
electronic locking differential.
Electric Park Brake
(If Equipped) It will illuminate or flash when
the electric parking brake has a
malfunction. See
Electric
Parking Brake (page 204).
Engine Coolant Temperature Illuminates when the engine
coolant temperature is high.
Stop the vehicle as soon as
possible, switch off the engine and let cool.
See
Engine Coolant Check (page 323).
Engine Oil If it illuminates with the engine
running or when you are driving,
this indicates a malfunction.
Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to
do so and switch the engine off. Check the
engine oil level. See
Engine Oil Check
(page 322).
Note: Do not resume your journey if it
illuminates despite the level being correct.
Have the system checked by your authorized
dealer immediately.
Fasten Safety Belt It will illuminate and a chime will
sound to remind you to fasten
your safety belt.
Four-Wheel Drive Indicators
(If
Equipped)
Note: Some indicators will appear different
depending on vehicle options.
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Lane Keeping System
Action
Message
The system has malfunctioned. Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Lane Keeping Sys.
Malfunction Service Required
The system has detected a condition that has caused thesystem to be temporarily unavailable.
Front Camera Tempor-
arily Not Available
The system has detected a condition that requires you toclean the windshield in order for it to operate properly.
Front Camera Low Visib-
ility Clean Screen
The system has malfunctioned. Contact an authorized dealeras soon as possible.
Front Camera Malfunc-
tion Service Required
The system requests you to keep your hands on the steering wheel.
Keep Hands on Steering
Wheel
Maintenance Action
Message
Stop your vehicle as soon as safely possible and turn off the
engine. Check the oil level. If the warning stays on or continues to come on with your engine running, contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Low Engine Oil Pressure
The engine oil life remaining is 10% or less. See Engine Oil
Check (page 322).
Change Engine Oil Soon
The oil life left is at 0%.
See Engine Oil Check (page 322).
Oil Change Required
The brake fluid level is low, inspected the brake systemimmediately. See
Brake Fluid Check (page 328).
Brake Fluid Level Low
The brake system needs servicing. Stop your vehicle in a safeplace. Contact an authorized dealer.
Check Brake System
Your vehicle is still in Transport or Factory mode. This may
not allow some features to operate properly. See an author- ized dealer.
Transport / Factory
Mode Contact Dealer
The powertrain needs service due to a powertrain malfunction.
See Manual
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Power distribution box. See Fuses (page 307).
A.
Battery. See
Changing the 12V Battery (page 329).
B.
Engine oil filler cap. See
Engine Oil Check (page 322).
C.
Engine oil dipstick. See
Engine Oil Dipstick (page 322).
D.
Brake fluid reservoir. See
Brake Fluid Check (page 328).
E.
Air filter assembly. See
Changing the Engine Air Filter (page 339).
F.
Engine coolant reservoir. See
Engine Coolant Check (page 323).
G.
Windshield washer fluid reservoir. See
Washer Fluid Check (page 329).
H.
UNDER HOOD OVERVIEW - 3.5L Power distribution box. See
Fuses (page 307).
A.
Battery. See
Changing the 12V Battery (page 329).
B.
Engine oil filler cap. See
Engine Oil Check (page 322).
C.
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Engine oil dipstick. See Engine Oil Dipstick (page 322).
D.
Brake fluid reservoir. See
Brake Fluid Check (page 328).
E.
Air filter assembly. See
Changing the Engine Air Filter (page 339).
F.
Engine coolant reservoir. See
Engine Coolant Check (page 323).
G.
Windshield washer fluid reservoir. See
Washer Fluid Check (page 329).
H.
UNDER HOOD OVERVIEW - 3.5L ECOBOOST™ Windshield washer fluid reservoir. See
Washer Fluid Check (page 329).
A.
Battery. See
Changing the 12V Battery (page 329).
B.
Engine oil filler cap. See
Engine Oil Check (page 322).
C.
Engine oil dipstick. See
Engine Oil Dipstick (page 322).
D.
Brake fluid reservoir. See
Brake Fluid Check (page 328).
E.
Engine coolant reservoir. See
Engine Coolant Check (page 323).
F.
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Air filter assembly. See Changing the Engine Air Filter (page 339).
G.
Power distribution box. See
Fuses (page 307).
H.
UNDER HOOD OVERVIEW - 5.0L Windshield washer fluid reservoir. See
Washer Fluid Check (page 329).
A.
Battery. See
Changing the 12V Battery (page 329).
B.
Engine oil filler cap. See
Engine Oil Check (page 322).
C.
Engine oil dipstick. See
Engine Oil Dipstick (page 322).
D.
Brake fluid reservoir. See
Brake Fluid Check (page 328).
E.
Engine coolant reservoir. See
Engine Coolant Check (page 323).
F.
Air filter assembly. See
Changing the Engine Air Filter (page 339).
G.
Power distribution box. See
Fuses (page 307).
H.
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