2018 FORD F-53 cooling

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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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 Every 7500 miles (12000 km) or six months (whichever comes first)
Change engine oil and filter.
Rotate tires *
, inspect tire wear and measure tread depth.
Inspect wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag.
Perform multi-point inspection (recommended).
* Vehicles with dual rear wheels should rotate the front wheels when specified; rear wheels
only if unusual wear is noted. Every 15000 miles (24000 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 cooling system strength and hoses.
Inspect exhaust system and heat shields.
Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension, tie-rod ends, drive shaft and U-joints.
Lubricate if equipped with grease fittings. Other maintenance items
Replace engine air filter.
Every 30000 miles (48000
km)
Change automatic transmission fluid and filter. Consult
dealer for requirements.
Every 60000 miles (96000
km) Replace front wheel bearing grease and grease seal if non-
sealed bearings are used.
Replace spark plugs.
Every 97,500 miles (157000
km)
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About This Manual...........................................5
ABS
See: Brakes............................................................. 40
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes.................................................................. 40
Accessories See: Replacement Parts
Recommendation.............................................. 8
Adjusting the Steering Wheel.....................12
Air Filter See: Changing the Engine Air Filter.............103
Appendices.....................................................158
Audible Warnings and Indicators.............20 Fail-Safe Cooling Warning Chime.................20
Headlamps On Warning Chime...................... 20
Key in Ignition Warning Chime........................ 20
Parking Brake On Warning Chime.................20
Shift to Park Warning Chime........................... 20
Automatic Transmission..............................37
Brake-Shift Interlock........................................... 39
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud or Snow.................................................................... 39
Understanding the Positions of Your Automatic Transmission............................... 37
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check...............................................................97
Adjusting automatic transmission fluid levels.................................................................... 98
Automatic transmission fluid filter...............99
Correct fluid level................................................. 98
High fluid level....................................................... 98
Low fluid level....................................................... 98
B
Battery See: Changing the 12V Battery....................... 101
Brake Fluid Check..........................................99 Hydroboost.......................................................... 100
Hydromax............................................................... 99
Brakes................................................................40 General Information........................................... 40
Breaking-In.......................................................54 C
California Proposition 65...............................7
Capacities and Specifications
.................133
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold
Climates............................................................ 136
Specifications...................................................... 134
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior............................... 105
Catalytic Converter........................................34 On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)..................... 35
Readiness for Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) Testing..................................................... 35
Changing a Fuse
.............................................87
Fuses........................................................................\
. 87
Changing a Road Wheel............................125 Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly
Information....................................................... 125
Tire Change Procedure..................................... 126
Changing the 12V Battery...........................101 Battery relearn..................................................... 102
Changing the Engine Air Filter.................103
Cleaning the Engine....................................106
Cleaning the Exterior...................................105 Cleaning the Headlamps................................. 105
Exterior Chrome Parts...................................... 105
Exterior Plastic Parts......................................... 105
Stripes or Graphics............................................ 105
Underbody............................................................ 106
Under Hood.......................................................... 106
Cleaning the Wheels
...................................106
Coolant Check See: Engine Coolant Check.............................. 93
Cruise Control
...................................................12
Principle of Operation......................................... 42
Cruise control See: Using Cruise Control.................................. 42
Customer Assistance....................................61
D
Daytime Running Lamps..............................15
Direction Indicators
........................................15
Driving Hints.....................................................54
Driving Through Water.................................55
DRL See: Daytime Running Lamps.......................... 15
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Economical Driving.......................................54
Emission Law...................................................33
Noise Emissions Warranty, Prohibited
Tampering Acts and Maintenance...........34
Tampering With a Noise Control System................................................................. 33
Engine Block Heater
......................................27
Using the Engine Block Heater........................ 27
Engine Coolant Check..................................93 Adding Coolant..................................................... 94
Coolant Change.................................................... 95
Engine Coolant Temperature Management.................................................... 96
Fail-Safe Cooling.................................................. 95
Recycled Coolant................................................. 95
Severe Climates.................................................... 95
Engine Emission Control..............................33
Engine Oil Check.............................................91 Adding Engine Oil................................................. 92
Engine Oil Dipstick..........................................91
Engine Specifications.................................129 Drivebelt Routing................................................ 129
Environment.......................................................11
Essential Towing Checks..............................51 Before Towing a Trailer....................................... 52
Hitches...................................................................... 51
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Watercraft (PWC)........................................... 53
Safety Chains.......................................................... 51
Trailer Brakes.......................................................... 52
Trailer Lamps......................................................... 52
When Towing a Trailer........................................ 52
Export Unique Options.................................10
F
Ford Credit...........................................................8 US Only....................................................................... 8
Ford Protect....................................................138 Ford Protect Extended Service Plan
(CANADA ONLY)........................................... 139
Ford Protect Extended Service Plans (U.S. Only)................................................................... 138
Fuel and Refueling
.........................................28
Fuel Consumption..........................................31
Calculating Fuel Economy................................. 31Filling the Fuel Tank..............................................
31
Fuel Filter
..........................................................101
Fuel Quality......................................................28
Choosing the Right Fuel.................................... 28
Fuses..................................................................68
Fuse Specification Chart............................68 Diode and Relay Module.................................... 79
F53 Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel..................................................................... 81
F53 Power Distribution Box............................. 68
G
Gauges................................................................16 Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge..............17
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge................................ 16
Fuel Gauge............................................................... 17
Speedometer.......................................................... 16
Transmission Fluid Temperature Gauge.................................................................... 17
Gearbox See: Transmission................................................ 37
General Maintenance Information........140 Multi-point Inspection...................................... 142
Owner Checks and Services............................ 141
Protecting Your Investment........................... 140
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?.......................... 140
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?...................................................... 140
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada...........................................................64
Getting the Services You Need..................61 Away From Home................................................. 61
H
Handbrake See: Parking Brake................................................ 41
Hazard Flashers
...............................................57
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes.............................................................40
I
Ignition Switch
.................................................25
In California (U.S. Only)...............................62
Information Displays
......................................21
General Information............................................. 21
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Running Out of Fuel......................................29
S
Safety Precautions........................................28
Scheduled Maintenance Record.............147
Scheduled Maintenance...........................140
Snow Chains See: Using Snow Chains.................................. 124
Spare Wheel See: Changing a Road Wheel......................... 125
Special Notices.................................................8 New Vehicle Limited Warranty.......................... 8
On Board Diagnostics Data Link Connector............................................................. 9
Special Instructions............................................... 9
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance...............................................145
Exceptions............................................................. 146
Speed Control See: Cruise Control.............................................. 42
Starter Switch See: Ignition Switch............................................. 25
Starting a Gasoline Engine
.........................25
Failure to Start....................................................... 26
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes.................26
Important Ventilating Information................26
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Moving................................................................. 26
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Stationary........................................................... 26
Starting and Stopping the Engine...........25 General Information............................................ 25
Steering Wheel.................................................12
Symbols Glossary.............................................5
T
Technical Specifications See: Capacities and Specifications.............129
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only).........................63
Tire Care
..........................................................109
Glossary of Tire Terminology.......................... 110
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading.............................................................. 109
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall............................................................... 111Temperature A B C..............................................
110
Traction AA A B C............................................... 109
Treadwear............................................................. 109
Tires See: Wheels and Tires...................................... 109
Towing a Trailer...............................................48 Load Placement................................................... 48
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels........53 Emergency Towing.............................................. 53
Towing................................................................48
Transmission Code Designation.............132
Transmission....................................................37
Transporting the Vehicle.............................59
Type Approvals
.............................................158
RF Certification Logos for Tire Pressure
Monitoring Sensor(s)................................... 158
U
Under Hood Overview - Commercial Chassis............................................................89
Under Hood Overview - Motorhome Chassis...........................................................90
Using Cruise Control.....................................42 Switching Cruise Control Off........................... 42
Switching Cruise Control On............................ 42
Using Snow Chains......................................124
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)
...........................64
V
Vehicle Care....................................................105 General Information.......................................... 105
Vehicle Certification Label........................132
Vehicle Identification Number..................131
Vehicle Storage
.............................................106
Battery.................................................................... 107
Body........................................................................\
. 107
Brakes...................................................................... 107
Cooling system.................................................... 107
Engine...................................................................... 107
Fuel system........................................................... 107
General................................................................... 107
Miscellaneous..................................................... 108
Removing Vehicle From Storage.................. 108
Tires........................................................................\
. 107
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