2018 FORD F-59 brake fluid

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 ........................................................................\
..
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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Battery
Battery acid
Brake fluid - non petroleum
based
Brake system
Cabin air filter
Check fuel cap
Child safety door lock or unlock
Child seat lower anchor
Child seat tether anchor
Cruise control
Do not open when hot
Engine air filter
Engine coolant
Engine coolant temperature Engine oil
Explosive gas
Fan warning
Fasten seatbelt
Flammable
Front airbag
Front fog lamps
Fuel pump reset
Fuse compartment
Hazard warning flashers
Heated rear window
Heated windshield
Interior luggage compartment
release
Jack
Keep out of reach of children
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Lighting control
Low tire pressure warning
Maintain correct fluid level
Note operating instructions
Panic alarm
Parking aid
Parking brake
Power steering fluid
Power windows front/rear
Power window lockout
Requires registered technician
Safety alert
See Owner's Manual
See Service Manual
Service engine soon Side airbag
Shield the eyes
Stability control
Windshield wash and wipe
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNINGS
Some constituents of engine
exhaust, certain vehicle components,
certain fluids contained in vehicles
and certain products of component wear
contain or emit chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductive harm. Battery posts, terminals and related
accessories contain lead and lead
compounds, chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer and
reproductive harm. Batteries also contain
other chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer. Wash your
hands after handling. PERCHLORATE
Certain components in your vehicle such
as airbag modules, seatbelt pretensioners
and remote control batteries may contain
perchlorate material. Special handling
may apply for service or vehicle end of life
disposal.
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If it illuminates when your vehicle is
moving, make sure the parking brake is
disengaged. If the parking brake is
disengaged, this indicates low brake fluid
level or a brake system fault. Have your
vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Brake Reserve System (If Equipped)
Illuminates to indicate normal
hydromax booster reserve
system activation when the
engine is off and the service brake pedal is
applied.
This light may also illuminate momentarily
if the engine is running and the driver turns
the steering wheel fully in one direction
while braking.
If the light remains on while the engine is
running, this indicates inadequate hydraulic
booster pressure or reserve pump system
failure. Stop the vehicle as soon as
possible and seek service immediately by
your authorized dealer.
Cruise Control Indicator
(If Equipped) Illuminates when you switch this
feature on. See
Using Cruise
Control (page 42).
Direction Indicator Illuminates when the left or right
direction indicator or the hazard
warning flasher is turned on. If
the indicators stay on or flash faster, check
for a burned out bulb.
Electronic Throttle Control Illuminates when the engine has
defaulted to a limp-home
operation. See your authorized
dealer as soon as possible. Fasten Seatbelt Warning Lamp It illuminates and a chime
sounds until you fasten the
seatbelts.
Headlamp High Beam Indicator Illuminates when you switch the
high beam headlamps on. It will
flash when you use the
headlamp flasher.
Service Engine Soon If it illuminates when the engine
is running this indicates a
malfunction. The On Board
Diagnostics system has detected a
malfunction of the vehicle emission control
system.
If it flashes, engine misfire may be
occurring. Increased exhaust gas
temperatures could damage the catalytic
converter or other vehicle components.
Drive in a moderate fashion (avoid heavy
acceleration and deceleration) and have
your vehicle immediately serviced.
It illuminates when you switch the ignition
on prior to engine start to check the bulb
and to indicate whether your vehicle is
ready for Inspection and Maintenance
(I/M) testing.
Normally, it illuminates until the engine is
cranked and automatically turns off if no
malfunctions are present. However, if after
15 seconds it flashes eight times, this
indicates that your vehicle is not ready for
Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) testing.
See
Emission Law (page 33).
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The DTE function will display a message
in the information display when you have
approximately 50 mi (80 km) to empty.
Press RESET to clear this warning
message. It will return at approximately
25 mi (40 km)
, 10 mi (16 km) and 0 mi
(0 km) miles to empty.
DTE calculates using a running average
fuel economy based on your recent driving
history of
500 mi (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:
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.
Note: When you select a non-English
language, a HOLD RESET FOR ENGLISH
message displays when you return to the
SETUP menu. Press and hold the RESET
button to change back to English.
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.
Certain messages need to be confirmed
before you can access the menus.
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Engine
Action
Message
The engine is overheating. Stop your vehicle as soonas safely possible, turn off the engine. If the warning
stays on followed by an indicator chime or continues to come on, contact an authorized dealer as soon as
possible. Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is running or hot.
REDUCED ENGINE POWER
The engine is overheating. Stop your vehicle as soonas safely possible, turn off the engine. If the warning
stays on followed by an indicator chime or continues to come on, contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
STOP ENGINE SAFELY
The engine coolant is overheating. Stop your vehicle
as soon as safely possible, turn off the engine and let it cool. Check the coolant and coolant level. If the
warning stays on or continues to come on, contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
CHECK ENGINE TEMPERATURE
A early reminder of a low fuel condition.
FUEL LEVEL LOW
Maintenance Action
Message
The engine oil pressure is low. Check the level of the
engine oil. If the oil level is OK and this warning persists, shut down the engine immediately and contact an
authorized dealer as soon as possible. See Engine Oil
Check (page 91).
LOW OIL PRESSURE
The brake fluid level is low and the brake system
should be inspected immediately.
See Brake Fluid
Check (page 99).
BRAKE FLUID LEVEL LOW
The fuel cap is loose, not seated properly or off. Stop
your vehicle when convenient, turn off the engine and check that you inserted the fuel cap properly. Rotatethe cap until you hear a click. The warning messageswitches off after a proper drive cycle is completed.
See
Emission Law (page 33). If the warning message
remains on or continues to comes back on, see an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
CHECK FUEL CAP
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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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GENERAL INFORMATION
Note:
Occasional brake noise is normal. If
a metal-to-metal, continuous grinding or
continuous squeal sound is present, the
brake linings may be worn-out and should
be inspected by an authorized dealer. If the
vehicle has continuous vibration or shudder
in the steering wheel while braking, the
vehicle should be inspected by an
authorized dealer.
Note: Brake dust may accumulate on the
wheels, even under normal driving
conditions. Some dust is inevitable as the
brakes wear and does not contribute to
brake noise. See Cleaning the Wheels
(page 106). See the Instrument Cluster
chapter for information on the
brake system warning light.
Wet brakes result in reduced braking
efficiency. Gently press the brake pedal a
few times when driving from a car wash or
standing water to dry the brakes.
Brake Over Accelerator
In the event the accelerator pedal
becomes stuck or entrapped, apply steady
and firm pressure to the brake pedal to
slow the vehicle and reduce engine power.
If you experience this condition, apply the
brakes and bring your vehicle to a safe
stop. Turn the engine off, shift the
transmission into park (P), apply the
parking brake, and then inspect the
accelerator pedal for any interferences. If
none are found and the condition persists,
have your vehicle towed to the nearest
authorized dealer. Hydraulic brake booster system
(Hydroboost or Hydromax)
The Hydroboost and Hydromax systems
receive fluid pressure from the power
steering pump to provide power assist
during braking.
The Hydromax booster receives backup
pressure from the reserve system electric
pump whenever the fluid in the power
steering system is not flowing. When the
engine is off, the pump will turn on if the
brake pedal is applied, or if the ignition is
turned to the on position.
The sound of the pump operating may be
heard by the driver, but this is a normal
characteristic of the system.
The reserve system provides reduced
braking power, so the vehicle should be
operated under these conditions with
caution, and only to seek service repair and
remove the vehicle from the roadway.
Note:
For Hydromax-equipped vehicles
operating under normal conditions, the noise
of the fluid flowing through the booster may
be heard whenever the brake is applied. This
condition is normal. Vehicle service is not
required.
If braking performance or pedal response
becomes very poor, even when the pedal
is strongly pressed, it may indicate the
presence of air in the hydraulic system or
leakage of fluid. Stop the vehicle safely as
soon as possible and seek service
immediately.
HINTS ON DRIVING WITH
ANTI-LOCK BRAKES
The anti-lock braking system does not
eliminate the risks when:
• You drive too closely to the vehicle in
front of you.
• Your vehicle is hydroplaning.
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