2018 FORD F-53 transmission

Introduction
About This Manual
..........................................5
Symbols Glossary ............................................
5
California Proposition 65 ..............................
7
Perchlorate .........................................................
7
Ford Credit ..........................................................
8
Replacement Parts Recommendation ........................................................................\
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8
Special Notices ................................................
8
Mobile Communications Equipment ........................................................................\
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9
Export Unique Options ................................
10
Environment
Protecting the Environment ........................
11
Steering Wheel
Adjusting the Steering Wheel ....................
12
Cruise Control ..................................................
12
Wipers and Washers
Windshield Wipers .........................................
13
Windshield Washers .....................................
13
Lighting
Lighting Control ..............................................
14
Instrument Lighting Dimmer .....................
14
Daytime Running Lamps .............................
15
Direction Indicators .......................................
15
Instrument Cluster
Gauges ...............................................................
16
Warning Lamps and Indicators .................
18
Audible Warnings and Indicators ............
20
Information Displays
General Information ......................................
21
Information Messages .................................
22Starting and Stopping the
Engine
General Information .....................................
25
Ignition Switch ................................................
25
Starting a Gasoline Engine ........................
25
Engine Block Heater .....................................
27
Fuel and Refueling
Safety Precautions .......................................
28
Fuel Quality .....................................................
28
Running Out of Fuel .....................................
29
Refueling ..........................................................
29
Fuel Consumption .........................................
31
Engine Emission Control
Emission Law ..................................................
33
Catalytic Converter .......................................
34
Transmission
Automatic Transmission .............................
37
Brakes
General Information ....................................
40
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes ........................................................................\
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40
Parking Brake ...................................................
41
Cruise Control
Principle of Operation .................................
42
Using Cruise Control ....................................
42
Load Carrying
Load Limit ........................................................
43
Towing
Towing a Trailer ..............................................
48
Recommended Towing Weights .............
49
Essential Towing Checks .............................
51
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels .......
53
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Driving Hints
Breaking-In
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Reduced Engine Performance .................
54
Economical Driving .......................................
54
Driving Through Water ................................
55
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance ...................................
56
Hazard Flashers ..............................................
57
Jump Starting the Vehicle ..........................
57
Transporting the Vehicle ............................
59
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need .................
61
In California (U.S. Only) ..............................
62
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only) .......................
63
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only) ........................
64
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada .........................................................
64
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature ........................................................................\
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65
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only) ........................................................................\
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66
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only) ........................................................................\
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66
Fuses
Fuse Specification Chart ...........................
68
Changing a Fuse ............................................
87
Maintenance
General Information ....................................
89
Under Hood Overview - Commercial Chassis .........................................................
89
Under Hood Overview - Motorhome Chassis .........................................................
90
Engine Oil Dipstick .........................................
91
Engine Oil Check ............................................
91
Oil Change Indicator Reset ........................
93Engine Coolant Check
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93
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check ........................................................................\
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97
Brake Fluid Check .........................................
99
Power Steering Fluid Check ....................
100
Fuel Filter .........................................................
101
Changing the 12V Battery ..........................
101
Changing the Engine Air Filter ................
103
Vehicle Care
General Information ...................................
105
Cleaning the Exterior ..................................
105
Cleaning the Engine ...................................
106
Cleaning the Wheels ..................................
106
Vehicle Storage ............................................
106
Wheels and Tires
Tire Care .........................................................
109
Using Snow Chains .....................................
124
Changing a Road Wheel ...........................
125
Technical Specifications ...........................
128
Capacities and Specifications
Engine Specifications ................................
129
Motorcraft Parts ...........................................
129
Vehicle Identification Number .................
131
Vehicle Certification Label .......................
132
Transmission Code Designation ............
132
Capacities and Specifications ................
133
Ford Protect
Ford Protect ...................................................
138
Scheduled Maintenance
General Maintenance Information .......
140
Normal Scheduled Maintenance ..........
143
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance .............................................
145
Scheduled Maintenance Record ............
147
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Special Instructions
For your added safety, your vehicle is fitted
with sophisticated electronic controls.
WARNINGS
You risk death or serious injury to
yourself and others if you do not
follow the instruction highlighted by
the warning symbol. Failure to follow the
specific warnings and instructions could
result in personal injury. NEVER use a rearward facing child
restraint on a seat protected by an
ACTIVE AIRBAG in front of it, DEATH
or SERIOUS INJURY to the CHILD can
occur. On Board Diagnostics Data Link
Connector
WARNING
Do not connect wireless plug-in
devices to the data link connector.
Unauthorized third parties could gain
access to vehicle data and impair the
performance of safety related systems.
Only allow repair facilities that follow our
service and repair instructions to connect
their equipment to the data link connector. Your vehicle has an OBD Data Link
Connector (DLC) that is used in
conjunction with a diagnostic scan tool for
vehicle diagnostics, repairs and
reprogramming services. Installing an
aftermarket device that uses the DLC
during normal driving for purposes such as
remote insurance company monitoring,
transmission of vehicle data to other
devices or entities, or altering the
performance of the vehicle, may cause interference with or even damage to
vehicle systems. We do not recommend
or endorse the use of aftermarket plug-in
devices unless approved by Ford. The
vehicle Warranty will not cover damage
caused by an aftermarket plug-in device.
MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS
EQUIPMENT
WARNING
Driving while distracted can result in
loss of vehicle control, crash and
injury. We strongly recommend that
you use extreme caution when using any
device that may take your focus off the
road. Your primary responsibility is the safe
operation of your vehicle. We recommend
against the use of any hand-held device
while driving and encourage the use of
voice-operated systems when possible.
Make sure you are aware of all applicable
local laws that may affect the use of
electronic devices while driving. Using mobile communications equipment
is becoming increasingly important in the
conduct of business and personal affairs.
However, you must not compromise your
own or others’
safety when using such
equipment. Mobile communications can
enhance personal safety and security when
appropriately used, particularly in
emergency situations. Safety must be
paramount when using mobile
communications equipment to avoid
negating these benefits. Mobile
communication equipment includes, but
is not limited to, cellular phones, pagers,
portable email devices, text messaging
devices and portable two-way radios.
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GAUGES
Engine oil pressure gauge.
A
Tachometer.
B
Information display.
C
Speedometer.
D
Transmission fluid temperature
gauge.
E
Engine coolant temperature
gauge.
F
Fuel gauge.
G 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 the 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 your
authorized dealer.
Speedometer
Indicates vehicle speed. Vehicle speed is
limited to either 65 mph (105 km/h) or
75 mph (120 km/h).
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Transmission Fluid Temperature
Gauge
Normal area
The transmission fluid is within the normal
operating temperature (between H and
C).
Yellow area
The transmission fluid is higher than
normal operating temperature. This can
be caused by special operation conditions
(i.e. snowplowing, towing or off-road use).
Operating the transmission for extended
periods of time with the gauge in the
yellow area may cause internal
transmission damage. Altering the severity
of the driving conditions is recommended
to lower the transmission temperature into
the normal range.
Red area
The transmission fluid is overheating. Stop
the vehicle to allow the temperature to
return to normal range.
If the gauge is operating in the yellow or
red area, stop the vehicle and verify the
airflow is not restricted such as snow or
debris blocking airflow through the grille.
If the gauge continues to show high
temperatures, see your authorized dealer.
Engine Coolant Temperature
Gauge
WARNING
Do not remove the coolant reservoir
cap when the cooling system is hot.
Wait 10 minutes for the cooling
system to cool down. Cover the coolant
reservoir cap with a thick cloth to prevent
the possibility of scalding and slowly
remove the cap. Failure to follow this
instruction could result in personal injury. At normal operating temperature, the
needle remains in the center section.
Note:
Do not restart the engine until the
cause of overheating has been resolved.
If the needle enters the red section, the
engine is overheating. Stop the engine,
switch the ignition off and determine the
cause once the engine has cooled down.
Fuel Gauge
Note: The fuel gauge may vary slightly
when your vehicle is moving or on a slope.
Switch the ignition on. The fuel gauge
indicates approximately how much fuel
you have 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, have an authorized
dealer check the system soon.
After refueling, some variability in the
position of the needle 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 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.
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Tow Haul Indicator
Illuminates when the tow/haul
feature has been activated. If the
light flashes steadily, have the
system serviced immediately, damage to
the transmission could occur.
AUDIBLE WARNINGS AND
INDICATORS
Fail-Safe Cooling Warning Chime
Sounds when the coolant gauge pointer
has moved to hot. There are three stages
of chimes:
• Stage 1 is a single chime when the
engine temperature begins to overheat.
• Stage 2 is multiple chimes and engine
power becomes limited in order to help
cool the engine.
• Stage 3 is multiple chimes and the
engine will shut down.
Headlamps On Warning Chime
Sounds when you remove the key from the
ignition and open the driver's door and you
have left the headlamps or parking lamps
on.
Key in Ignition Warning Chime
Sounds when you open the driver's door
and you have left the key in the ignition.
Parking Brake On Warning Chime
Sounds when you have left the parking
brake on and drive your vehicle. If the
warning chime remains on after you have
released the parking brake, have the
system checked by your authorized dealer
immediately. Shift to Park Warning Chime
Sounds when you open the driver's door
and your vehicle is not in park.
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Transmission
Action
Message
The transmission fluid is overheating. This warning
may appear when towing heavy loads or when driving in a low gear at a high speed for an extended period
of time. Stop your vehicle as soon as safely possible, turn off the engine and let the transmission cool.
CHECK TRANS TEMPERATURE
A reminder to apply the brakes, then shift to park.
SHIFT TO PARK
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Before starting the engine check the
following:
•
Make sure all occupants have fastened
their safety belts.
• Make sure the headlamps and
electrical accessories are off.
• Make sure the parking brake is on.
• Make sure the transmission is in park
(P) or neutral (N).
• Turn the ignition key to the on position.
Note: Do not touch the accelerator pedal.
1. Fully press the brake pedal.
2. Turn the key to the start position to start the engine. Release the key when
the engine starts.
Note: The engine may continue cranking
for up to 15 seconds or until it starts.
Note: If you cannot start the engine on the
first try, wait for a short period and try again.
Failure to Start
If you cannot start the engine after three
attempts, wait 10 seconds and follow this
procedure:
1. Fully press the brake pedal.
2. Fully press the accelerator pedal and hold it there.
3. Start the engine.
Stopping the Engine When Your
Vehicle is Stationary
1. Shift into park (P) or neutral (N).
2. Turn the key to the off position.
3. Apply the parking brake. Stopping the Engine When Your
Vehicle is Moving WARNING
Switching off the engine when the
vehicle is still moving will result in a
loss of brake and steering assistance.
The steering will not lock, but higher effort
will be required. When the ignition is
switched off, some electrical circuits,
including air bags, warning lamps and
indicators may also be off. If the ignition
was turned off accidentally, you can shift
into neutral (N) and re-start the engine. 1. Put the transmission into neutral (N)
and use the brakes to bring your vehicle
to a safe stop.
2. When your vehicle has stopped, shift into park (P) or neutral (N) and switch
the ignition off.
3. Apply the parking brake.
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes WARNING
If you smell exhaust fumes inside
your vehicle, have your vehicle
checked by your authorized dealer
immediately. Do not drive your vehicle if
you smell exhaust fumes. Carbon
monoxide is present in exhaust fumes.
Take precautions to avoid its dangerous
effects. Important Ventilating Information
If you stop your vehicle and then leave the
engine idling for long periods of time, we
recommend that you do one of the
following:
•
Open the windows at least 1 in (3 cm).
• Set your climate control to outside air.
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