2017 FORD F53 fuel type

Reduced Engine Performance...................51
Economical Driving
.........................................51
Driving Through Water
..................................52
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance
.....................................53
Hazard Warning Flashers............................54
Jump Starting the Vehicle...........................54
Transporting the Vehicle
.............................56
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need
.................58
In California (U.S. Only)
...............................59
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only).......................60
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)
...........................61
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada...........................................................61
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature.......................................................62
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)...............................................................63
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)...............................................................63
Fuses
Fuse Specification Chart.............................65
Changing a Fuse
.............................................83
Maintenance
General Information
.....................................85
Under Hood Overview - Commercial Chassis..........................................................86
Under Hood Overview - Motorhome Chassis
...........................................................87
Engine Oil Dipstick
........................................88
Engine Oil Check............................................88
Oil Change Indicator Reset
........................89
Engine Coolant Check
.................................89
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check..............................................................93 Brake Fluid Check
..........................................95
Power Steering Fluid Check.......................97
Fuel Filter
..........................................................98
Changing the 12V Battery...........................98
Changing the Engine Air Filter.................100
Vehicle Care
General Information.....................................101
Cleaning the Exterior....................................101
Cleaning the Engine.....................................102
Cleaning the Alloy Wheels
........................102
Vehicle Storage.............................................103
Wheels and Tires
Tire Care
...........................................................105
Using Snow Chains
......................................120
Changing a Road Wheel
.............................121
Technical Specifications
............................124
Capacities and Specific- ations
Engine Specifications
..................................125
Motorcraft Parts
............................................125
Vehicle Identification Number
.................127
Vehicle Certification Label.........................127
Transmission Code Designation.............128
Capacities and Specifications
.................129
Ford Protect
Ford Protect....................................................134
Scheduled Maintenance
General Maintenance Information
........136
Normal Scheduled Maintenance...........139
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance...............................................141
Scheduled Maintenance Record
............143
Appendices
Type Approvals
.............................................154
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•
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 the 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 the
pavement at the gas station. •
If the gas station nozzle shuts off
before the tank is full, try a different
gas pump nozzle.
• There is a small reserve left in the tank
when the fuel gauge reaches empty.
Low Fuel Reminder
A low fuel reminder triggers when the fuel
gauge needle is at one-sixteenth or about
50 miles (80 km) to empty, whichever
occurs first.
Variations:
Note: The low fuel warning and distance-to-empty warning can appear at different fuel
gauge positions depending on fuel economy conditions. This variation is normal. Distance-to-empty
Fuel gauge position
Driving type (fuel economy
conditions)
30 miles to 80 miles (48 kmto 129 km)
1/16th
Highway driving
10 miles to 35 miles (16 kmto 56 km)
1/16th-1/4
Severe duty driving (trailer
towing, extended idle)
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. Anti-Lock Braking System If it illuminates when you are
driving, this indicates a
malfunction. You will continue
to have the normal braking system
(without ABS) unless the brake system
warning lamp is also illuminated. Have the
system checked by your authorized dealer.
Battery If it illuminates while driving, it
indicates a malfunction. Switch
off all unnecessary electrical
equipment and have the system checked
by your authorized dealer immediately.
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The DTE function will display a message
in the information display when you have
approximately 50 miles (80 km), to empty.
Press RESET to clear this warning
message. It will return at approximately 25
miles (40 km), 10 miles (16 km) and 0
miles (0 km) miles to empty.
DTE is calculated using a running average
fuel economy, which is based on your
recent driving history of 500 miles (800
km).
ENG HRS
Registers the accumulated time the engine
has been running.
System check and vehicle feature
customization
Press the SETUP button repeatedly to
cycle the message center through the
following features:
Note:
When returning to the SETUP menu
and a non-English language has been
selected, HOLD RESET FOR ENGLISH will
be displayed to change back to English.
Press and hold the RESET button to change
back to English. PRESS RESET FOR SYS CHECK
When this message appears, press the
RESET button and the message center will
begin to cycle through the following
systems and provide a status of the item
if needed.
Note:
Some systems show a message only
if a condition is present
• ENGINE TEMP
• TRANS TEMP
• OIL PRESSURE
• BRAKE FLUID LEVEL
• FUEL LEVEL (if equipped)
UNITS
Displays the current units English or Metric
Press the RESET button to change from
English to Metric.
ENGLISH RESET FOR NEW
Allows you to choose which language the
message center will display in. Selectable
languages are English, Spanish, or French.
Press the RESET button to cycle the
message center through English, Spanish
and French language choices. Press and
hold the RESET button for two seconds to
set the language choice.
INFORMATION MESSAGES
Note: Depending on the vehicle options
equipped with your vehicle, not all of the
messages will display or be available.
Certain messages may be abbreviated or
shortened depending upon which cluster
type you have.
Press the RESET button to acknowledge
and remove some messages from the
information display. Other messages will
be removed automatically after a short
time.
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Keep a record for at least one month and
record the type of driving (city or highway).
This provides an accurate estimate of your
vehicle
’s fuel economy under current
driving conditions. Keeping records during
summer and winter will show how
temperature impacts fuel economy.
Conditions
• Heavily loading your vehicle reduces
fuel economy.
• Carrying unnecessary weight in your
vehicle may reduce fuel economy.
• Adding certain accessories to your
vehicle such as bug deflectors, rollbars
or light bars, running boards and ski
racks may reduce fuel economy.
• Using fuel blended with alcohol may
lower fuel economy.
• Fuel economy may decrease with lower
temperatures.
• Fuel economy may decrease when
driving short distances.
• You will get better fuel economy when
driving on flat terrain than when driving
on hilly terrain.
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARNINGS
Do not park, idle or drive your vehicle
on dry grass or other dry ground
cover. The emission system heats up
the engine compartment and exhaust
system, creating the risk of fire. Exhaust leaks may result in entry of
harmful and potentially lethal fumes
into the passenger compartment. If
you smell exhaust fumes inside your
vehicle, have your vehicle inspected
immediately. Do not drive if you smell
exhaust fumes. Your vehicle has various emission control
components and a catalytic converter that
enables it to comply with applicable
exhaust emission standards.
To make sure that the catalytic converter
and other emission control components
continue to work properly:
•
Use only the specified fuel listed.
• Avoid running out of fuel.
• Do not turn off the ignition while your
vehicle is moving, especially at high
speeds.
• Have the items listed in scheduled
maintenance information performed
according to the specified schedule.
The scheduled maintenance items listed
in scheduled maintenance information are
essential to the life and performance of
your vehicle and to its emissions system.
If you use anything other than Ford,
Motorcraft or Ford-authorized parts for
maintenance replacements or for service
of components affecting emission control,
such non-Ford parts should be equivalent
to genuine Ford Motor Company parts in
performance and durability.
Illumination of the service engine soon
indicator, charging system warning light or
the temperature warning light, fluid leaks,
strange odors, smoke or loss of engine
power could indicate that the emission
control system is not working properly.
An improperly operating or damaged
exhaust system may allow exhaust to
enter the vehicle. Have a damaged or
improperly operating exhaust system
inspected and repaired immediately.
Do not make any unauthorized changes to
your vehicle or engine. By law, vehicle
owners and anyone who manufactures,
repairs, services, sells, leases, trades
vehicles, or supervises a fleet of vehicles
are not permitted to intentionally remove
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Trailer Brakes
WARNING
Do not connect a trailer's hydraulic
brake system directly to your
vehicle's brake system. Your vehicle
may not have enough braking power and
your chances of having a collision greatly
increase. Electric brakes and manual, automatic or
surge-type trailer brakes are safe if you
install them properly and adjust them to
the manufacturer's specifications. The
trailer brakes must meet local and federal
regulations.
The rating for the tow vehicle's braking
system operation is at the gross vehicle
weight rating, not the gross combined
weight rating.
Separate functioning brake systems
are required for safe control of towed
vehicles and trailers weighing more
than 1500 pounds (680 kilograms)
when loaded.
Trailer Lamps
WARNING
Never connect any trailer lamp wiring
to the vehicle's tail lamp wiring; this
may damage the electrical system
resulting in fire. Contact your authorized
dealer as soon as possible for assistance
in proper trailer tow wiring installation.
Additional electrical equipment may be
required. Trailer lamps are required on most towed
vehicles. Make sure all running lights, brake
lights, direction indicators and hazard lights
are working. Before Towing a Trailer
Practice turning, stopping and backing up
to get the feel of your vehicle-trailer
combination before starting on a trip.
When turning, make wider turns so the
trailer wheels clear curbs and other
obstacles.
When Towing a Trailer
•
Do not drive faster than 70 mph
(113 km/h) during the first 500 mi
(800 km).
• Do not make full-throttle starts.
• Check your hitch, electrical connections
and trailer wheel lug nuts thoroughly
after you have traveled 50 mi (80 km).
• When stopped in congested or heavy
traffic during hot weather, place the
gearshift in park (P) to aid engine and
transmission cooling and to help air
conditioning performance.
• Switch off the speed control with
heavy loads or in hilly terrain. The
speed control may turn off
automatically when you are towing on
long, steep grades.
• Shift to a lower gear when driving down
a long or steep hill. Do not apply the
brakes continuously, as they may
overheat and become less effective.
• If your transmission is equipped with a
Grade Assist or Tow/Haul feature, use
this feature when towing. This provides
engine braking and helps eliminate
excessive transmission shifting for
optimum fuel economy and
transmission cooling.
• Allow more distance for stopping with
a trailer attached. Anticipate stops and
brake gradually.
• Avoid parking on a grade. However, if
you must park on a grade:
1. Turn the steering wheel to point your vehicle tires away from traffic flow.
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Note:
The suspension insulation and
bumpers help prevent vehicle damage. Do
not remove these components from your
vehicle when using snow tires and chains.
Follow these guidelines when using snow
tires and chains:
• If possible, avoid fully loading your
vehicle.
• Use only SAE Class S chains.
• Install chains securely, verifying that
the chains do not touch any wiring,
brake lines or fuel lines.
• Drive cautiously. If you hear the chains
rub or bang against your vehicle, stop
and retighten the chains. If this does
not work, remove the chains to prevent
damage to your vehicle.
• Remove the tire chains when they are
no longer needed. Do not use tire
chains on dry roads.
If you have any questions regarding snow
chains or cables, please contact your
authorized dealer.
CHANGING A ROAD WHEEL
If you get a flat tire while driving, do not
apply the brake heavily. Instead, gradually
decrease your speed. Hold the steering
wheel firmly and slowly move to a safe
place on the side of the road.
Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire
Assembly Information WARNING
Failure to follow these guidelines
could result in an increased risk of
loss of vehicle control, injury or death. If you have a dissimilar spare wheel and
tire, then it is intended for temporary use
only. This means that if you need to use it,
you should replace it as soon as possible
with a road wheel and tire assembly that
is the same size and type as the road tires
and wheels that were originally provided
by Ford. If the dissimilar spare tire or wheel
is damaged, it should be replaced rather
than repaired.
A dissimilar spare wheel and tire assembly
is defined as a spare wheel and tire
assembly that is different in brand, size or
appearance from the road tires and wheels
and can be one of three types:
1.
T-type mini-spare: This spare tire
begins with the letter T for tire size and
may have Temporary Use Only molded in
the sidewall.
2. Full-size dissimilar spare with label
on wheel:
This spare tire has a label on
the wheel that states: THIS WHEEL AND
TIRE ASSEMBLY FOR TEMPORARY USE
ONLY.
When driving with one of the dissimilar
spare tires listed above, do not:
• Exceed
50 mph (80 km/h).
• Load the vehicle beyond maximum
vehicle load rating listed on the Safety
Compliance Label.
• Tow a trailer.
• Use snow chains on the end of the
vehicle with the dissimilar spare tire.
• Use more than one dissimilar spare tire
at a time.
• Use commercial car washing
equipment.
• Try to repair the dissimilar spare tire.
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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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