2019 FORD F-53 transmission

Note:Ford recommends using DOT 3 HighPerformance Brake Fluid or equivalentmeeting WSS-M6C65-A1 or DOT 5.1 MotorVehicle Brake Fluid WSS-M6C65-A3. Useof any fluid other than the recommendedfluid may cause degraded brakeperformance and not meet the Fordperformance standards. Keep brake fluidclean and dry. Contamination with dirt,water, petroleum products or othermaterials may result in brake systemdamage and possible failure.
Note: Automatic transmissions that requireMERCON® LV transmission fluid shouldonly use MERCON® LV transmission fluid.The use of any other fluid may causetransmission damage.
Alternative Engine Oil forExtremely Cold Climates
To improve engine cold start performance,we recommend that you use the followingalternative engine oil in extremely coldclimates, where the ambient temperaturereaches -22.0°F (-30°C) or below.
Materials
SpecificationName
WSS-M2C953-A1
Motorcraft® SAE 0W-30 Premium Synthetic Blend MotorOil:Engine Oil - SAE 0W-30XO-0W30-QSP
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Check every six months
Hinges, latches and outside locks for proper operation. Lubricate if necessary.
Parking brake for proper operation.
Safety belts and seat latches for wear and function.
Safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, airbag and safety belt) for operation.
Washer spray and wiper operation. Clean or replace blades as necessary.
Multi-point Inspection
In order to keep your vehicle running right,it is important to have the systems on yourvehicle checked regularly. This can helpidentify potential issues and prevent majorproblems. We recommend having thefollowing multi-point inspection performedat every scheduled maintenance intervalto help make sure your vehicle keepsrunning great.
Multi-point inspection
Horn operationAccessory drive belt(s)
Radiator, cooler, heater and A/C hosesBattery performance
Suspension component for leaks ordamageEngine air filter
Steering and linkageExhaust system
Tires (including spare) for wear and proper
pressure**Exterior lamps and hazard warning systemoperation
Windshield for cracks, chips or pitsFluid levels*; fill if necessary
Washer spray and wiper operationFor oil and fluid leaks
* Brake, coolant recovery reservoir, automatic transmission, power steering and windowwasher.**If your vehicle is equipped with a temporary mobility kit, check the tire sealant expirationUse By date on the canister. Replace as needed.
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Be sure to ask your dealership serviceadvisor or technician about the multi-pointvehicle inspection. It is a comprehensiveway to perform a thorough inspection of
your vehicle. Your checklist gives youimmediate feedback on the overallcondition of your vehicle.
NORMAL SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE
Every 7500 miles (12000 km) or six months - whichever occurs first
Change the engine oil and filter.
Rotate the tires, inspect tire wear and measure the tread depth.1
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear, looseness ordrag.
Perform a multi-point inspection, recommended.
1 Vehicles with dual rear wheels should rotate the front wheels when specified; rearwheels only if you notice unusual wear.
Every 15000 miles (24000 km) or 12 months - whichever occurs first
Inspect the automatic transmission fluid level. Consult dealer for requirements.
Inspect the brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake linings, hoses and the parking brake.
Inspect the engine cooling system strength and hoses.
Inspect the exhaust system and heat shields.
Inspect the steering linkage, ball joints, suspension, tie-rod ends, drive shaft and the U-joints. Lubricate grease fittings, if applicable.
Other maintenance items
Replace the engine air filter.Every 30,000 mi(48,000 km)
Replace the front wheel bearing grease and grease sealif you use non-sealed bearings.Every 60,000 mi(96,000 km)
Replace the spark plugs.Every 97,500 mi(157,000 km)
Change the engine coolant.1At 105,000 mi(168,000 km)
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Other maintenance items
Replace the rear axle fluid.Every 105,000 mi(168,000 km)Inspect the accessory drive belt(s).2
Replace the accessory drive belt(s) if not replaced withinthe last 100,000 mi (160,000 km).
Every 150,000 mi(240,000 km)Replace the front wheel bearings and seals if you use non-sealed bearings.
Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter. Consultdealer for requirements.
1 Initial replacement at six years or 105000 miles (168000 kilometers), then every threeyears or 45000 miles (72000 kilometers).2 If not replaced, inspect every 15000 miles (24000 kilometers).
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About This Manual...........................................5ABSSee: Brakes..............................................................41ABS driving hintsSee: Hints on Driving With Anti-LockBrakes...................................................................41AccessoriesSee: Replacement PartsRecommendation..............................................8Adjusting the Steering Wheel.....................12Air FilterSee: Changing the Engine Air Filter..............107Appendices.....................................................163Audible Warnings and Indicators..............19Fail-Safe Cooling Warning Chime..................19Headlamps On Warning Chime......................20Key in Ignition Warning Chime........................20Parking Brake On Warning Chime.................20Shift to Park Warning Chime...........................20Automatic Transmission.............................38Brake-Shift Interlock..........................................40If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud orSnow....................................................................40Understanding the Positions of YourAutomatic Transmission..............................38Automatic Transmission FluidCheck..............................................................101Adjusting automatic transmission fluidlevels...................................................................102Automatic transmission fluid filter..............102Correct fluid level.................................................101High fluid level.....................................................102Low fluid level.......................................................101
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BatterySee: Changing the 12V Battery......................105Brake Fluid Check.........................................102Hydroboost...........................................................103Hydromax..............................................................103Brakes..................................................................41General Information.............................................41Breaking-In.......................................................56
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Capacities and Specifications.................138Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely ColdClimates............................................................142Specifications......................................................139Car WashSee: Cleaning the Exterior...............................109Catalytic Converter........................................35On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II).....................36Readiness for Inspection and Maintenance(I/M) Testing.....................................................36Changing a Fuse............................................90Fuses........................................................................90Changing a Road Wheel............................129Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire AssemblyInformation......................................................129Tire Change Procedure.....................................130Changing the 12V Battery..........................105Battery relearn.....................................................106Changing the Engine Air Filter..................107Cleaning the Engine.....................................110Cleaning the Exterior..................................109Cleaning the Headlamps................................109Exterior Chrome Parts......................................109Exterior Plastic Parts.........................................109Stripes or Graphics............................................109Underbody.............................................................110Under Hood...........................................................110Cleaning the Wheels....................................110Coolant CheckSee: Engine Coolant Check..............................96Cruise Control...................................................12Principle of Operation........................................43Cruise controlSee: Using Cruise Control..................................43Customer Assistance...................................64
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Daytime Running Lamps..............................15Direction Indicators........................................15Driving Hints.....................................................56Driving Through Water..................................57DRLSee: Daytime Running Lamps..........................15
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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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