2019 FORD F-53 towing

Rear axle fluid change or level check notrequired unless leak is suspected or theassembly has been submerged in water.During long periods of trailer towing withoutside temperatures above 70°F (21°C)and at wide-open throttle for long periodsabove 45 mph (72 km/h), change rear axlefluid every 24,000 mi (38,000 km) or threemonths, whichever comes first.
California fuel filter replacement: If youregister your vehicle in California, theCalifornia Air Resources Board hasdetermined that the failure to perform thismaintenance item does not nullify theemission warranty or limit recall liabilitybefore the completion of your vehicle'suseful life. Ford Motor Company, however,urges you to have all recommendedmaintenance services performed at thespecified intervals and to record all vehicleservice.
Hot climate oil change intervals:Vehicles operating in the Middle East,North Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa orlocations with similar climates using anAmerican Petroleum Institute (API)Certified for Gasoline Engines (Certificationmark) oil of SM or SN quality, the normaloil change interval is 5000 miles (8000kilometers).
If the available API SM or SN oils are notavailable, then the oil change interval is3000 miles (4800 kilometers).
Engine air filter and cabin air filterreplacement: The life of the engine airfilter and cabin air filter is dependent onexposure to dusty and dirty conditions.Vehicles operated in these conditionsrequire frequent inspection andreplacement of the engine air filter andcabin air filter.
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE
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After the scheduled maintenance servicesare performed, record the Repair Order #,Distance and Engine Hours in the boxesprovided.
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Economical Driving.......................................56Electromagnetic Compatibility...............163Emission Law...................................................34Noise Emissions Warranty, ProhibitedTampering Acts and Maintenance...........35Tampering With a Noise ControlSystem................................................................34Engine Block Heater......................................27Using the Engine Block Heater........................27Engine Coolant Check..................................96Adding Coolant.....................................................97Coolant Change...................................................99Engine Coolant TemperatureManagement..................................................100Fail-Safe Cooling.................................................99Recycled Coolant.................................................98Severe Climates...................................................98Engine Emission Control.............................34Engine Oil Check............................................95Adding Engine Oil.................................................95Engine Oil Dipstick.........................................95Engine Specifications.................................134Drivebelt Routing................................................134Environment.......................................................11Essential Towing Checks.............................53Before Towing a Trailer......................................54Hitches.....................................................................53Launching or Retrieving a Boat or PersonalWatercraft (PWC)...........................................55Safety Chains.........................................................53Trailer Brakes.........................................................54Trailer Lamps.........................................................54When Towing a Trailer........................................54Export Unique Options.................................10
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Flat TireSee: Changing a Road Wheel........................129Ford Credit...........................................................8US Only.......................................................................8Ford Protect....................................................143Ford Protect Extended Service Plan(CANADA ONLY)...........................................144Ford Protect Extended Service Plans (U.S.Only)...................................................................143
Fuel and Refueling.........................................29Fuel Consumption..........................................32Advertised Capacity............................................32Fuel Economy........................................................33Fuel Filter.........................................................105Fuel Quality......................................................29Choosing the Right Fuel....................................29Fuses....................................................................71Fuse Specification Chart..............................71Diode and Relay Module...................................83F53 Passenger Compartment FusePanel....................................................................84F53 Power Distribution Box...............................71
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Gauges................................................................16Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge..............17Engine Oil Pressure Gauge.................................17Fuel Gauge...............................................................17Speedometer..........................................................17Transmission Fluid TemperatureGauge....................................................................17GearboxSee: Transmission................................................38General Maintenance Information.........145Multi-point Inspection.......................................147Owner Checks and Services...........................146Protecting Your Investment............................145Why Maintain Your Vehicle?..........................145Why Maintain Your Vehicle at YourDealership?......................................................145Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. andCanada............................................................67Getting the Services You Need.................64Away From Home................................................64
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HandbrakeSee: Parking Brake...............................................42Hazard Flashers.............................................60Hints on Driving With Anti-LockBrakes...............................................................41
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Ignition Switch.................................................25
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In California (U.S. Only)...............................65Information Displays......................................21General Information.............................................21Information Messages..................................22Engine.......................................................................23Maintenance..........................................................23Transmission..........................................................24Instrument Cluster..........................................16Instrument Lighting Dimmer......................14Introduction........................................................5
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Jump Starting the Vehicle..........................60Connecting the Jumper Cables........................61Jump Starting........................................................62Preparing Your Vehicle.......................................60Removing the Jumper Cables..........................62
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Lighting Control...............................................14Flashing the Headlamp High Beam...............14Headlamp High Beam.........................................14Lighting...............................................................14Load Carrying..................................................45Load Limit.........................................................45Special Loading Instructions for Owners ofPick-up Trucks and Utility-typeVehicles...............................................................49Vehicle Loading - with and without aTrailer...................................................................45Lug NutsSee: Changing a Road Wheel........................129
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Maintenance....................................................92General Information............................................92Message CenterSee: Information Displays..................................21Mobile Communications Equipment........9Motorcraft Parts............................................134
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Normal Scheduled Maintenance...........148
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Oil Change Indicator Reset........................96Resetting the Oil Life MonitoringSystem................................................................96Oil CheckSee: Engine Oil Check........................................95Ordering Additional Owner'sLiterature........................................................69Obtaining a French Owner’s Manual...........69
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Parking Brake...................................................42Perchlorate..........................................................7Power Steering Fluid Check.....................104Steering linkage lubrication points..............104Protecting the Environment.........................11PunctureSee: Changing a Road Wheel........................129
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Recommended Towing Weights...............51Reduced Engine Performance..................56Refueling.............................................................31Replacement PartsRecommendation.........................................8Collision Repairs......................................................8Scheduled Maintenance and MechanicalRepairs...................................................................8Warranty on Replacement Parts......................8Reporting Safety Defects (CanadaOnly)................................................................69Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.Only)................................................................69Roadside Assistance....................................59Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting RoadsideAssistance.........................................................60Vehicles Sold in the United States: GettingRoadside Assistance.....................................59Vehicles Sold in the United States: UsingRoadside Assistance.....................................59Roadside Emergencies................................59Running-InSee: Breaking-In...................................................56Running Out of Fuel......................................30
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Safety Precautions........................................29Scheduled Maintenance Record.............152Scheduled Maintenance............................145Snow ChainsSee: Using Snow Chains..................................129Spare WheelSee: Changing a Road Wheel........................129Special Notices.................................................8Fleet Telematics Modem.....................................9FordPass Connect..................................................9New Vehicle Limited Warranty..........................8On Board Diagnostics Data LinkConnector.............................................................9Special Instructions...............................................8Special Operating Conditions ScheduledMaintenance...............................................150Exceptions..............................................................151Speed ControlSee: Cruise Control..............................................43Starter SwitchSee: Ignition Switch.............................................25Starting a Gasoline Engine.........................25Failure to Start.......................................................26Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes.................26Important Ventilating Information................26Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle isMoving.................................................................26Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle isStationary...........................................................26Starting and Stopping the Engine...........25General Information............................................25Steering Wheel.................................................12Symbols Glossary.............................................5
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Technical SpecificationsSee: Capacities and Specifications.............134The Better Business Bureau (BBB) AutoLine Program (U.S. Only).........................66Tire Care............................................................113Glossary of Tire Terminology...........................114Information About Uniform Tire QualityGrading...............................................................113Information Contained on the TireSidewall..............................................................115
Temperature A B C..............................................114Traction AA A B C.................................................113Treadwear...............................................................113TiresSee: Wheels and Tires.......................................113Towing a Trailer...............................................50Load Placement...................................................50Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels........55Emergency Towing..............................................55Towing................................................................50Transmission Code Designation..............137Transmission....................................................38Transporting the Vehicle.............................62Type Approvals.............................................165RF Certification Logos for Tire PressureMonitoring Sensor(s)...................................165
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Under Hood Overview - CommercialChassis............................................................93Under Hood Overview - MotorhomeChassis............................................................94Using Cruise Control.....................................43Canceling the Set Speed..................................44Changing the Set Speed...................................43Resuming the Set Speed..................................44Setting the Cruise Speed..................................43Switching Cruise Control Off...........................44Switching Cruise Control On............................43Using Snow Chains......................................129Utilizing the Mediation/ArbitrationProgram (Canada Only)...........................67
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Vehicle Care...................................................109General Information..........................................109Vehicle Certification Label.........................137Vehicle Identification Number.................136Vehicle Storage................................................111Body...........................................................................111Brakes.......................................................................112Cooling system......................................................111Disconnecting Your 12 Volt Battery................111Engine........................................................................111Fuel system.............................................................111General.....................................................................111
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