2017 FORD F53 battery

ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
6.8L Engine
Engine
415 in³ (6,800 cm³)
Displacement
1-6-5-10-2-7-3-8-4-9
Firing order
Coil on plug
Ignition system
0.039 in (1 mm) - 0.043 in (1.1 mm)
Spark plug gap
9.2:1
Compression ratio
Drivebelt Routing
Engines with Air Conditioning Engines without Air Conditioning
MOTORCRAFT PARTS
Motorcraft Part number
Component
FA-1782
Air filter element
BXT-65-750
Battery (F-53 stripped chassis and F-59
step van ramp prep package)
BXT-31-XT
Battery (F-59 step van)
FL-820-S
Oil filter
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Ford Protect means peace of mind. It’
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Ford Protect Can Quickly Pay for Itself
One trip to the Service Center could easily
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1. PremiumCARE - Our most comprehensive coverage. With over
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4. PowertrainCARE - Covers 29 critical components.
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Ford Motor Company has recommended
maintenance intervals for various parts
and component systems based upon
engineering testing. Ford Motor Company
relies upon this testing to determine the
most appropriate mileage for replacement
of oils and fluids to protect your vehicle at
the lowest overall cost to you and
recommends against maintenance
schedules that deviate from the scheduled
maintenance information.
We strongly recommend the use of only
genuine Ford, Motorcraft or
Ford-authorized re-manufactured
replacement parts engineered for your
vehicle.
Additives and Chemicals
This owner's manual and the Ford
Workshop Manual list the recommended
additives and chemicals for your vehicle.
We do not recommend using chemicals or
additives not approved by us as part of
your vehicle
’s normal maintenance. Please
consult your warranty information. Oils, Fluids and Flushing
In many cases, fluid discoloration is a
normal operating characteristic and, by
itself, does not necessarily indicate a
concern or that the fluid needs to be
changed. However, a qualified expert, such
as the factory-trained technicians at your
dealership, should inspect discolored fluids
that also show signs of overheating or
foreign material contamination
immediately.
Make sure to change your vehicle
’s oils and
fluids at the specified intervals or in
conjunction with a repair. Flushing is a
viable way to change fluid for many vehicle
sub-systems during scheduled
maintenance. It is critical that systems are
flushed only with new fluid that is the same
as that required to fill and operate the
system or using a Ford-approved flushing
chemical.
Owner Checks and Services
Make sure you perform the following basic
maintenance checks and inspections every
month or at six-month intervals. Check every month
Engine oil level.
Function of all interior and exterior lights.
Tires (including spare) for wear and proper pressure. Windshield washer fluid level. Check every six months
Battery connections. Clean if necessary.
Body and door drain holes for obstructions. Clean if necessary. Cooling system fluid level and coolant strength.
Door weatherstrips for wear. Lubricate if necessary.
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Check every six months
Hinges, latches and outside locks for proper operation. Lubricate if necessary. Parking brake for proper operation.
Safety belts and seat latches for wear and function.
Safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, airbag and safety belt) for operation.
Washer spray and wiper operation. Clean or replace blades as necessary.
Multi-point Inspection
In order to keep your vehicle running right,
it is important to have the systems on your
vehicle checked regularly. This can help
identify potential issues and prevent major
problems. We recommend having the
following multi-point inspection performed
at every scheduled maintenance interval
to help make sure your vehicle keeps
running great. 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 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.
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A
About This Manual...........................................3
ABS See: Brakes............................................................. 36
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes.................................................................. 36
Accessories See: Replacement Parts
Recommendation.............................................. 6
Adjusting the Steering Wheel
....................10
Air Filter See: Changing the Engine Air Filter.............100
Appendices.....................................................154
Audible Warnings and Indicators
..............18
Fail-Safe Cooling Warning Chime.................. 18
Headlamps On Warning Chime....................... 18
Key in Ignition Warning Chime......................... 18
Parking Brake On Warning Chime................... 18
Shift to Park Warning Chime............................ 18
Automatic Transmission.............................33 Brake-Shift Interlock........................................... 35
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud or Snow.................................................................... 35
Understanding the Positions of Your Automatic Transmission............................... 33
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check...............................................................93
Adjusting automatic transmission fluid levels.................................................................... 95
Automatic transmission fluid filter................95
Correct fluid level................................................. 94
High fluid level....................................................... 95
Low fluid level....................................................... 94
B
Battery See: Changing the 12V Battery....................... 98
Brake Fluid Check
..........................................95
Hydroboost............................................................ 96
Hydromax............................................................... 95
Brakes.................................................................36 General Information............................................ 36
Breaking-In........................................................51 C
California Proposition 65
...............................5
Capacities and Specifications.................129 Specifications...................................................... 130
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior................................ 101
Changing a Fuse
.............................................83
Fuses........................................................................\
. 83
Changing a Road Wheel
.............................121
Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly
Information........................................................ 121
Tire Change Procedure..................................... 122
Changing the 12V Battery...........................98 Battery relearn...................................................... 99
Changing the Engine Air Filter.................100
Cleaning the Alloy Wheels
........................102
Cleaning the Engine.....................................102
Cleaning the Exterior....................................101 Exterior Chrome Parts....................................... 101
Exterior Plastic Parts.......................................... 101
Stripes or Graphics............................................. 101
Underbody............................................................ 102
Under Hood.......................................................... 102
Coolant Check See: Engine Coolant Check.............................. 89
Cruise Control
...................................................10
Principle of Operation........................................ 38
Cruise control See: Using Cruise Control................................. 38
Customer Assistance
...................................58
D
Daytime Running Lamps
..............................13
Direction Indicators.........................................13
Driving Hints......................................................51
Driving Through Water
..................................52
DRL See: Daytime Running Lamps.......................... 13
E
Economical Driving
.........................................51
Emission Control System...........................30
On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)...................... 31
Readiness for Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) Testing...................................................... 31
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Speed Control
See: Cruise Control.............................................. 38
Starter Switch See: Ignition Switch............................................. 23
Starting a Gasoline Engine.........................23 Failure to Start....................................................... 24
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes.................24
Important Ventilating Information................24
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Moving................................................................. 24
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Stationary........................................................... 24
Starting and Stopping the Engine............23 General Information............................................ 23
Steering Wheel................................................10
Symbols Glossary.............................................3
T
Technical Specifications See: Capacities and Specifications.............125
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only).........................60
Tire Care
...........................................................105
Glossary of Tire Terminology......................... 106
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading.............................................................. 105
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall............................................................. 107
Temperature A B C............................................ 106
Traction AA A B C............................................... 105
Treadwear............................................................. 105
Tires See: Wheels and Tires...................................... 105
Towing a Trailer...............................................45 Load Placement................................................... 45
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels.......50 Emergency Towing.............................................. 50
Towing................................................................45
Transmission Code Designation.............128
Transmission....................................................33
Transmission See: Transmission................................................ 33
Transporting the Vehicle
.............................56
Type Approvals.............................................154
RF Certification Logos for Tire Pressure
Monitoring Sensor(s)................................... 154U
Under Hood Overview - Commercial
Chassis............................................................86
Under Hood Overview - Motorhome Chassis............................................................87
Using Cruise Control.....................................38 Switching Cruise Control Off........................... 38
Switching Cruise Control On............................ 38
Using Snow Chains
......................................120
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)............................61
V
Vehicle Care.....................................................101 General Information........................................... 101
Vehicle Certification Label.........................127
Vehicle Identification Number
.................127
Vehicle Storage.............................................103 Battery.................................................................... 103
Body........................................................................\
103
Brakes..................................................................... 104
Cooling system.................................................... 103
Engine..................................................................... 103
Fuel system.......................................................... 103
General................................................................... 103
Miscellaneous...................................................... 104
Removing Vehicle From Storage.................. 104
Tires........................................................................\
. 104
VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number..............127
W
Warning Lamps and Indicators..................16 Anti-Lock Braking System................................. 16
Battery....................................................................... 16
Brake Reserve System......................................... 17
Brake System.......................................................... 17
Cruise Control.......................................................... 17
Direction Indicator................................................. 17
Electronic Throttle Control................................. 17
Fasten Safety Belt................................................. 17
High Beam................................................................ 17
Service Engine Soon............................................. 17
Transmission Tow/Haul...................................... 18
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