2018 FORD F-450 transmission fluid

If you use oil and fluids that do not meet
the defined specification and viscosity
grade, this may lead to:
•
Component damage which is not
covered by the vehicle warranty.
• Longer engine cranking periods.
• Increased emission levels.
• Reduced engine performance.
• Reduced fuel economy.
• Degraded brake performance.
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
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.
Alternative Engine Oil for
Extremely Cold Climates
To improve engine cold start performance,
we recommend that you use the following
alternative engine oil in extremely cold
climates, where the ambient temperature
reaches -22°F (-30°C) or below.
Materials Specification
Name
WSS-M2C947-A
Motorcraft® SAE 0W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor
Oil:
Engine Oil - SAE 0W-20
XO-0W20-QSP
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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 the spare for wear andproper pressure 2
Fluid levels 1
; fill if necessary
Windshield for cracks, chips or pits
For oil and fluid leaks
Washer spray and wiper operation
Half-shaft dust boots
1 Brake, coolant recovery reservoir, automatic transmission and window washer
2 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
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Gasoline Engine
Normal Maintenance Intervals
7,500 mi (12,000 km) or Six Months Whichever Comes First
Change engine oil and filter.
Rotate tires 1
, inspect tire wear and measure tread depth.
Inspect wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag.
Perform multi-point inspection recommended.
1 Vehicles with dual rear wheels should rotate the front wheels when specified; rear wheels
only if unusual wear is noted. 15,000 mi (24,000 km) or 12 Months Whichever Comes First
Inspect automatic transmission fluid level. Consult dealer for requirements.
Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake linings, hoses and parking brake.
Inspect engine coolant concentration, freeze-point protection, level and hoses.
Inspect exhaust system and heat shields.
Inspect front axle and U-joints. Lubricate if equipped with grease fittings. Four-wheel
drive vehicles.
Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension, tie-rod ends, driveshaft and U-joints.
Lubricate if equipped with grease fittings. Other Maintenance Items
Replace cabin air filter.
Every 15,000 mi
(24,000 km)
Replace engine air filter.
Every
30,000 mi
(48,000 km)
Replace front wheel bearing grease and grease seal if non-
sealed bearings are used.
Every
60,000 mi
(96,000 km)
Replace spark plugs.
Every
97,000 mi
(156,000 km)
Change engine coolant.1
Every
105,000 mi
(168,000 km)
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Other Maintenance Items
Inspect accessory drive belt or belts. 2
Change automatic transmission fluid and filter on 6-speed
transmission. Consult dealer for requirements.
Every 150,000 mi
(240,000 km) Replace the accessory drive belt or belts if not replaced
within the last 100,000 mi (160,000 km).
Replace front wheel bearings and seals if non-sealed
bearings are used.
Change axle(s) fluid. See exceptions.
Change transfer case fluid if equipped.
1 Initial replacement at six years or
105,000 mi (168,000 km), then every three years or
45,000 mi (72,000 km).
2 If not replaced, inspect the belt or belts every
15,000 mi (24,000 km).
Diesel Engine
Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor
Your vehicle has an Intelligent Oil-Life
Monitor that determines when you should
change the engine oil based on how you
use your vehicle. 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.When to Expect the Message Prompting You to Change Your Oil
Vehicle Use and Example
Miles (km)
Normal
7,500– 10,000 mi
(12,000– 16,000 km) Normal commuting with highway driving.
No, or moderate, load or towing.
Flat to moderately hilly roads.
No extended idling.
Severe
5,000– 7,500 mi
(8,000– 12,000 km) Moderate to heavy load or towing.
Mountainous or off-road conditions.
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When to Expect the Message Prompting You to Change Your Oil
Vehicle Use and Example
Miles (km)
Extended idling, 200-300 hours.
Extended hot or cold operation. Extreme
2,500–5,000 mi
(4,000–8,000 km) Maximum load or towing.
Extreme hot or cold operation.
Use of high sulfur diesel fuel.
Note: Use the appropriate special operating condition for maintenance information when
using high sulfur diesel fuels, operating your vehicle off-road or in dusty conditions, such as
unpaved roads.
Note: For every hour that your vehicle idles, it has accumulated the equivalent of
approximately 25 mi (40 km).
Normal Maintenance Intervals At Every Oil Change Interval as Indicated by the Information Display
1
Change the engine oil and filter. 2
Fuel and water separator. Drain if necessary or if indicated by the information display.
Refill the diesel exhaust fluid tank.
Rotate the tires 3
, inspect the tires for wear and measure tread depth.
Perform a multi-point inspection, recommended.
Inspect the air filter restriction gauge. Replace the filter if necessary.
Inspect the automatic transmission fluid level. Consult dealer for requirements.
Inspect the brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake linings, hoses and parking brake.
Inspect the engine and secondary cooling system coolant concentration freeze-point
protection, level and hoses.
Inspect the exhaust system and heat shields.
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At Every Oil Change Interval as Indicated by the Information Display
1
Inspect the front axle and U-joints. Lubricate any grease fittings. Four-wheel drive
vehicles.
Inspect the steering linkage, ball joints, suspension, tie-rod ends, driveshaft and U-joints.
Lubricate any grease fittings.
1 Do not exceed one year or 10,000 mi (16,000 km) between service intervals.
2 Reset the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after engine oil and filter changes.
3 Vehicles with dual rear wheels should rotate the front wheels when specified; rear wheels
only if unusual wear is noted. Other maintenance items
1
Replace the cabin air filter.
Every
20,000 mi
(32,000 km)
Replace the engine-mounted and frame-mounted fuel
filters.
Every
30,000 mi
(48,000 km) Inspect the engine and secondary cooling system coolant
concentration freeze-point protection, additive corrosion
inhibitor strength, coolant level, and hoses. Add coolant
additive if necessary.
Replace the air inlet foam filter.
Every
45,000 mi
(72,000 km)
Replace the front wheel bearing grease and grease seal
if using non-sealed bearings. Two-wheel drive vehicles.
Every
60,000 mi
(96,000 km)
Inspect the accessory drive belt or belts. 2
At
90,000 mi (144,000 km)
Change the crankcase ventilation filter element if
equipped. Dual rear wheel and incomplete chassis
configurations only.
Every
100,000 mi
(160,000 km)
Change the engine and secondary cooling system coolant. 3
Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter. Consult
dealer for requirements.
Every
150,000 mi
(240,000 km) Replace the accessory drive belt or belts if not replaced
within the last 100,000 mi (160,000 km)
Replace the front wheel bearings and seals if using non-
sealed bearings. Two-wheel drive vehicles.
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Understanding the Shift Positions of Your
Automatic Transmission........................... 208
Understanding your SelectShift Automatic ™ transmission......................... 210
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check............................................................346
Checking Automatic Transmission Fluid................................................................... 346
Autowipers........................................................87
Auxiliary Power Points................................170 110 Volt - 400 Watt Capacity AC Power
Outlet................................................................. 170
12 Volt DC Power Point..................................... 170
Locations............................................................... 170
Auxiliary Switches........................................575 Upfitter Interface Module............................... 578
B
Battery See: Changing the 12V Battery..................... 353
Bed Extender....................................................74
Grocery mode........................................................ 75
Tailgate mode........................................................ 74
Bed Ramps
....................................................268
Installing the Ramp Holder............................ 270
Stowing the Bed Ramp................................... 270
Using the Bed Ramp........................................ 269
Blind Spot Information System
..............252
Blind Spot Information System with Trailer
Tow..................................................................... 254
Switching the System Off and On..............256
System Errors...................................................... 256
Using the System............................................... 253
BLIS See: Blind Spot Information System..........252
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood..........328
Booster Seats
..................................................32
Types of Booster Seats...................................... 32
Brake Fluid Check........................................349
Brakes...............................................................225 General Information.......................................... 225
Breaking-In
....................................................298
Bulb Specification Chart..........................360 C
Cabin Air Filter................................................152
California Proposition 65
.............................12
Capacities and Specifications - 6.2L.................................................................427
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates............................................................ 431
Specifications..................................................... 428
Capacities and Specifications - 6.7L Diesel.............................................................432
Engine Oil Specifications............................... 438
Specifications..................................................... 434
Capacities and Specifications - 6.8L................................................................439
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates........................................................... 443
Specifications..................................................... 440
Capacities and Specifications...............420
Cargo Lamps....................................................97
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior.............................. 370
Catalytic Converter
......................................196
On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II).................... 197
Readiness for Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) Testing.................................................... 197
Center Console
...............................................172
Changing a Bulb...........................................357 Cargo Lamp and Central High Mounted
Brake Lamp Bulbs........................................ 359
Fog Lamp Bulbs................................................. 358
Front Park and Direction Indicator Lamp Bulbs.................................................................. 357
Headlamp Bulbs................................................. 357
License Plate Lamp Bulb............................... 360
Rear Lamps, Brake Lamps, Rear Direction Indicator and Reversing Lamp
Bulbs................................................................. 358
Changing a Fuse..........................................326 Fuses...................................................................... 326
Changing a Road Wheel..........................408 Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly
Information.................................................... 408
Location of the Spare Tire and Tools................................................................. 409
Removing the Spare Tire (With Spare Tire Carrier Only)................................................... 409
Tire Change Procedure.................................... 410
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Dynamic Hitching Using the Rear View
Camera System............................................. 287
Hitches.................................................................. 288
Integrated Trailer Brake Controller.............290
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Watercraft (PWC)........................................ 294
Safety Chains...................................................... 290
Trailer Brakes...................................................... 290
Trailer Lamps....................................................... 293
Trailer Towing Connector............................... 286
When Towing a Trailer..................................... 294
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording............................................ 10
Export Unique Options.................................15
Exterior Mirrors................................................99
Blind Spot Information System..................... 101
Clearance Lamps ............................................... 101
Direction Indicator Mirrors ............................... 101
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors............................... 99
Heated Exterior Mirrors .................................... 101
Memory Mirrors ................................................... 101
Power Exterior Mirrors........................................ 99
PowerScope ™ Power Telescoping
Mirrors............................................................... 100
Puddle Lamps...................................................... 101
Spot Lamps........................................................... 101
Telescoping Mirrors........................................... 100
Trailer Towing Camera System...................... 101
F
Fastening the Seatbelts..............................38 Fastening the Cinch Tongue............................ 39
Rear Inflatable Seatbelt..................................... 41
Seatbelt Locking Modes................................... 40
Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy................39
Using the Seatbelt with Cinch Tongue (Front Center Seat on Super Cab and
Crew Cab).......................................................... 38
Flat Tire See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 408
Floor Mats
......................................................299
Fog Lamps - Front See: Front Fog Lamps........................................ 93
Foot Pedals See: Adjusting the Pedals................................. 86
Ford Credit
.........................................................12
US Only...................................................................... 12Ford Protect
...................................................579
Ford Protect Extended Service Plan
(CANADA ONLY).......................................... 580
Ford Protect Extended Service Plans (U.S. Only).................................................................. 579
Four-Wheel Drive
..........................................214
Front Fog Lamps............................................93
Front Seat Armrest......................................164 ........................................................................\
........... 164
Fuel and Refueling.......................................185
Fuel Consumption
........................................193
Fuel Economy...................................................... 194
Fuel Filter - 6.2L/6.8L.................................352
Fuel Quality - Diesel.....................................187 Biodiesel................................................................ 188
Diesel Fuel Additives......................................... 189
Fuel Requirements - Choosing The Right Fuel: Vehicles Operated Where Ultra Low
Sulfur Diesel Fuel Is Not Required ..........187
Fuel Requirements - Choosing The Right Fuel: Vehicles Operated Where Ultra Low
Sulfur Diesel Fuel Is Required (United
States/Canada/Puerto Rico/U.S. Virgin
Islands And Other Locales) ...................... 187
Fuel Quality - E85........................................186 Choosing the Right Fuel - Flex Fuel
Vehicles............................................................. 186
Switching Between E85 and Gasoline............................................................. 187
Fuel Quality - Gasoline..............................189 Choosing the Right Fuel.................................. 189
Fuel Shutoff..................................................304
Fuses..................................................................317
Fuse Specification Chart............................317 Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel........323
Power Distribution Box..................................... 317
G
Garage Door Opener See: Universal Garage Door Opener...........166
Gauges
.............................................................105
DEF Gauge............................................................ 108
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge...........107
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge............................. 106
Fuel Gauge............................................................ 107
Transmission Fluid Temperature Gauge................................................................ 108
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