2019 FORD F-150 coolant

Engine Oil Check - Gasoline
...................356
Engine Oil Check - Diesel .........................
357
Oil Change Indicator Reset .....................
358
Engine Coolant Check ..............................
359
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check ........................................................................\
363
Transfer Case Fluid Check ......................
364
Brake Fluid Check .......................................
364
Power Steering Fluid Check ...................
365
Washer Fluid Check ...................................
365
Draining the Fuel Filter Water Trap ......
365
Fuel Filter - Diesel .......................................
365
Fuel Filter - Gasoline .................................
366
Changing the 12V Battery ........................
366
Checking the Wiper Blades ....................
368
Changing the Wiper Blades ...................
368
Adjusting the Headlamps .......................
369
Changing a Bulb ..........................................
370
Changing the Engine Air Filter - Gasoline ........................................................................\
374
Changing the Engine Air Filter - Diesel ........................................................................\
374
Vehicle Care
General Information ...................................
377
Cleaning Products .......................................
377
Cleaning the Exterior ..................................
377
Waxing ............................................................
379
Cleaning the Engine ...................................
379
Cleaning the Exhaust - Diesel ................
379
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades .......................................................................
380
Cleaning the Interior ..................................
380
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens .......................
381
Cleaning Leather Seats ............................
382
Repairing Minor Paint Damage .............
383
Cleaning the Wheels .................................
383
Vehicle Storage ...........................................
383
Body Styling Kits .........................................
385Wheels and Tires
General Information
..................................
386
Tire Care .........................................................
387
Using Snow Chains ....................................
402
Tire Pressure Monitoring System .........
403
Changing a Road Wheel .........................
409
Technical Specifications ...........................
417
Capacities and Specifications
Engine Specifications - 2.7L EcoBoost™ ........................................................................\
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419
Engine Specifications - 3.0L Diesel ......
419
Engine Specifications - 3.3L ...................
420
Engine Specifications - 3.5L Ecoboost™ ........................................................................\
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421
Engine Specifications - 5.0L ....................
421
Motorcraft Parts - 2.7L EcoBoost™ ......
422
Motorcraft Parts - 3.0L Diesel ...............
423
Motorcraft Parts - 3.3L .............................
423
Motorcraft Parts - 3.5L Ecoboost™ .....
424
Motorcraft Parts - 5.0L .............................
425
Vehicle Identification Number ...............
425
Vehicle Certification Label ......................
426
Transmission Code Designation ............
427
Capacities and Specifications - 2.7L EcoBoost™ ..............................................
428
Capacities and Specifications - 3.0L Diesel ...........................................................
432
Capacities and Specifications - 3.3L ........................................................................\
436
Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L Ecoboost™ ................................................
441
Capacities and Specifications - 5.0L .......................................................................
446
Bulb Specification Chart .........................
450
Wi-Fi Hotspot
Creating a Wi-Fi Hotspot .........................
452
Changing the Wi-Fi Hotspot Name or Password ...................................................
452
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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 flashers
Heated rear window
Windshield defrosting system
Interior luggage compartment
release
Jack
Keep out of reach of children
Lighting control
Low tire pressure warning
Maintain correct fluid level
Note operating instructions
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GAUGES
Type 1 and 2
Engine oil pressure gauge
A
Engine coolant temperature gauge
B
Fuel gauge
C
Transmission fluid temperature or Turbo boost gauge
D
Speedometer
E
Information display See General Information (page 116).
F
Tachometer
G
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Type 3
Engine oil pressure gauge
A
Engine coolant temperature gauge
B
Fuel gauge
C
Transmission fluid temperature, Turbo boost or Diesel exhaust fluid gauge
D
Speedometer
E
Information display See General Information (page 116).
F
Tachometer
G
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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 your 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 an
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.
Indicates engine coolant temperature. At
normal operating temperature, the level
indicator will be in the normal range. If the
engine coolant temperature exceeds the
normal range, stop your vehicle as soon as
safely possible, switch off the engine and
let the engine cool.
Fuel Gauge
The fuel gauge indicates about how much
fuel is 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.
Note: The fuel gauge may vary slightly
when your vehicle is moving or on a slope. Low Fuel Reminder
A low fuel level reminder displays and
sounds when the distance to empty
reaches
75 mi (120 km) to empty for
MyKey, and at 50 mi (80 km), 25 mi
(40 km), 10 mi (20 km) and 0 mi (0 km)
for all vehicle keys.
Note: The low fuel reminder can appear at
different fuel gauge positions depending on
fuel economy conditions. This variation is
normal.
Transmission Fluid Temperature
Gauge
(If Equipped)
Indicates transmission fluid temperature.
At normal operating temperature, the level
indicator will be in the normal range. If the
transmission fluid temperature exceeds
the normal range, stop your vehicle as soon
as safely possible and verify the airflow is
not restricted (snow or debris blocking
airflow through the grille).
Also, higher than normal operating
temperature can be caused by special
operation conditions (snowplowing, towing
or off-road use). Refer to Special operating
conditions in the scheduled maintenance
information for instructions.
Operating the transmission for extended
periods with the gauge in the higher than
normal area may cause internal
transmission damage. You need to alter
the severity of your driving conditions to
lower the transmission temperature into
the normal range. If the gauge continues
to show high temperatures, see an
authorized dealer.
Turbo Boost Gauge
(If Equipped)
Indicates the amount of manifold air
pressure in the engine.
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Electric Park Brake (If Equipped)
It illuminates or flashes when the
electric parking brake has a
malfunction. See
Electric
Parking Brake (page 229).
Engine Coolant Temperature
Warning Lamp If it illuminates when your vehicle
is moving, this indicates that the
engine is overheating. Stop your
vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so and
switch the engine off. Have your vehicle
checked as soon as possible.
See
Engine Coolant Check (page 359).
Fasten Seatbelt Warning Lamp It illuminates and a chime
sounds until you fasten the
seatbelts.
Four-Wheel Drive Indicators
(If
Equipped)
Note: Some indicators will appear different
depending on vehicle options. Illuminates momentarily when
you select two-wheel drive high.
Illuminates when the automatic
four-wheel drive system is
engaged.
Illuminates when four-wheel
drive low is engaged.
Illuminates when four-wheel
drive high is engaged. Front Airbag If it fails to illuminate when you
start your vehicle, continues to
flash or remains on, it indicates
a malfunction. Have the system checked.
Front Fog Lamp Indicator (If Equipped) It illuminates when you switch
the front fog lamps on.
Headlamp High Beam Indicator It illuminates when you switch
the headlamp high beam on. It
flashes when you use the
headlamp flasher.
Hill Descent
(If Equipped) Illuminates when hill descent is
switched on.
Low Fuel Level Warning Lamp If it illuminates when you are
driving, refuel as soon as
possible.
Low Tire Pressure Warning Lamp It illuminates when your tire
pressure is low. If the lamp
remains on with the engine
running or when driving, check your tire
pressure as soon as possible.
It also illuminates momentarily when you
switch the ignition on to confirm the lamp
is functional. If it does not illuminate when
you switch the ignition on, or begins to
flash at any time, have the system checked
by your authorized dealer.
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Note:
If the push button ignition switch is
pressed again prior to the engine starting
the ignition switches to accessory mode and
does not start.
Note: If the brake pedal is released before
the engine has started, follow the engine
start sequence again.
1. Fully depress the brake pedal.
2. Press the center of the push button ignition switch.
Note: A message displays Engine Start
Pending, Please Wait.
3. When the engine starts, release the brake pedal.
Diesel Engine Fast Start Glow Plug
System
The diesel engine glow system consists of:
• Six or eight glow plugs (one per
cylinder)
• Glow Plug Control Module
• Engine Coolant Temperature sensor
• Barometric pressure sensor
• Environmental temperature sensor
The powertrain and glow plug control
modules electronically control the glow
plug system. After you switch the ignition
on the glow plug control module
immediately energizes the glow plugs. The
glow plug control module using the engine
coolant temperature, barometric pressure
sensor and environmental temperature
sensor will determine how long the glow
plugs stay energized. The required time for
the glow plugs to be energized decreases
as the coolant temperature, barometric
pressure and environmental temperature
increase. Automatic Engine Shutdown
If your vehicle is equipped with a keyless
ignition, it has a feature that automatically
shuts down the engine if it has been idling
for an extended period. The ignition also
turns off in order to save battery power.
Before the engine shuts down, a message
appears in the information display showing
a timer counting down from 30 seconds.
If you do not intervene within 30 seconds,
the engine shuts down. Another message
appears in the information display to
inform you that the engine has shut down
in order to save fuel. Start your vehicle as
you normally do.
Cold Weather Starting
WARNING: Do not use starting
fluid, for example ether, in the air intake
system. Such fluid could cause
immediate explosive damage to the
engine and possible personal injury. WARNING:
Do not mix diesel with
gasoline, gasohol or alcohol. This could
cause an explosion.
It is recommended that the engine block
heater be used for starting when the
temperature is -9°F (-23°C) or colder. See
Engine Block Heater
(page 183).
When operating in cold weather,
Motorcraft® cetane improvers or
non-alcohol-based cetane improvers from
a reputable manufacturer may be used as
needed.
Do not crank the engine for more than 10
seconds as starter damage may occur. If
the engine fails to start, switch the ignition
off and wait 30 seconds before trying
again.
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WARNING: To reduce the risk of
vehicle damage and personal burn
injuries, do not start your engine with the
air cleaner removed and do not remove
it while the engine is running.
In order to operate the engine in
temperatures of 32°F (0°C) or lower, read
the following instructions:
• Make sure that the batteries are of
sufficient size and are fully charged.
Check other electrical components to
make sure they are in optimum
condition.
• Use the proper coolant solution at the
concentration recommended
protecting the engine against damage
from freezing.
• Try to keep the fuel tank full as much
as possible at the end of operation to
prevent condensation in the fuel
system.
• Make sure you use proper cold weather
engine oil and that it is at its proper
level. Also, if necessary, make sure to
follow the engine oil and filter change
schedule found under the Special
operating conditions section listed in
the scheduled maintenance
information.
• At temperatures of
-9°F (-23°C) or
below, it is recommended that you use
an engine block heater to improve cold
engine starting.
• If operating in arctic temperatures of
-20°F (-29°C)
or lower, consult your
truck dealer for information about
special cold weather equipment and
precautions. The following cold weather idling
guidelines are recommended:
•
You can use Motorcraft® cetane
improvers or non-alcohol-based
cetane improvers from a reputable
manufacturer as needed.
• Maintain the engine cooling system
properly.
• Avoid shutting the engine down after
an extensive idling period. Drive your
vehicle for several miles with the
engine at normal operating
temperatures under a moderate load.
• Consider using an engine block heater.
• For extended idle times use an
approved idle speed increase device.
Winter Operating Tips for Arctic
Operation -20°F (-29°C) and Below
The following information is a guideline
only and is not to be the only source of
possible solutions in resolving extreme
cold temperature issues.
Starting Aids WARNING:
Do not use starting
fluid, for example ether, in the air intake
system. Such fluid could cause
immediate explosive damage to the
engine and possible personal injury.
The use of the factory engine block heater
assists in engine starting in extreme cold
ambient temperatures
See Engine Block
Heater (page 183).
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