2019 FORD F-53 fuel cap

Driving Hints
Breaking-In......................................................56
Reduced Engine Performance.................56
Economical Driving......................................56
Driving Through Water.................................57
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance...................................59
Hazard Flashers............................................60
Jump Starting the Vehicle.........................60
Transporting the Vehicle............................62
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need................64
In California (U.S. Only)..............................65
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) AutoLine Program (U.S. Only).......................66
Utilizing the Mediation/ArbitrationProgram (Canada Only).........................67
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. andCanada..........................................................67
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature..........................................................................69
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)..........................................................................69
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)..........................................................................69
Fuses
Fuse Specification Chart.............................71
Changing a Fuse...........................................90
Maintenance
General Information.....................................92
Under Hood Overview - CommercialChassis..........................................................93
Under Hood Overview - MotorhomeChassis..........................................................94
Engine Oil Dipstick........................................95
Engine Oil Check...........................................95
Oil Change Indicator Reset.......................96
Engine Coolant Check.................................96
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check..........................................................................101
Brake Fluid Check........................................102
Power Steering Fluid Check....................104
Fuel Filter........................................................105
Changing the 12V Battery.........................105
Changing the Engine Air Filter.................107
Vehicle Care
General Information...................................109
Cleaning the Exterior.................................109
Cleaning the Engine....................................110
Cleaning the Wheels...................................110
Vehicle Storage...............................................111
Wheels and Tires
Tire Care...........................................................113
Using Snow Chains.....................................129
Changing a Road Wheel...........................129
Technical Specifications...........................133
Capacities and Specifications
Engine Specifications................................134
Motorcraft Parts...........................................134
Vehicle Identification Number................136
Vehicle Certification Label........................137
Transmission Code Designation.............137
Capacities and Specifications................138
Ford Protect
Ford Protect...................................................143
Scheduled Maintenance
General Maintenance Information.......145
Normal Scheduled Maintenance..........148
Special Operating Conditions ScheduledMaintenance.............................................150
Scheduled Maintenance Record............152
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Battery
Battery acid
Brake fluid - non petroleumbased
Brake system
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 compartmentrelease
Jack
Keep out of reach of children
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Engine Oil Pressure Gauge
Indicates engine oil pressure. At normaloperating temperature, the level indicatoris in the normal range. If the pressure gaugefalls below the normal range, stop yourvehicle, switch off the engine and checkthe engine oil level. Add oil if needed. If theoil level is correct, have your vehiclechecked by an authorized dealer.
Speedometer
Indicates vehicle speed. Vehicle speed islimited to either 65 mph (105 km/h) or75 mph (120 km/h).
Transmission Fluid TemperatureGauge
Normal area
The transmission fluid is within the normaloperating temperature (between H andC).
Yellow area
The transmission fluid is higher thannormal operating temperature. This canbe caused by special operation conditions(snowplowing, towing or off-road use).
To lower the transmission temperatureinto the normal range, alter the severity ofyour driving conditions. Operating thetransmission for extended periods with thegauge in the higher than normal area maycause internal transmission damage. If thegauge continues to show hightemperatures, see an authorized dealer.
Red area
The transmission fluid is overheating. Stopthe vehicle to allow the temperature toreturn to normal range.
If the gauge is operating in the yellow orred area, stop the vehicle and verify theairflow is not restricted such as snow ordebris blocking airflow through the grille.If the gauge continues to show hightemperatures, see your authorized dealer.
Engine Coolant TemperatureGauge
WARNING: Do not remove thecoolant reservoir cap when the coolingsystem is hot. Wait 10 minutes for thecooling system to cool down. Cover thecoolant reservoir cap with a thick clothto prevent the possibility of scalding andslowly remove the cap. Failure to followthis instruction could result in personalinjury.
Indicates engine coolant temperature. Atnormal operating temperature, the levelindicator is in the normal range. If theengine coolant temperature exceeds thenormal range, stop your vehicle as soon aspossible, switch off the engine and let theengine cool.
Fuel Gauge
The fuel gauge indicates about how muchfuel is in the fuel tank.
The arrow adjacent to the fuel pumpsymbol indicates on which side of yourvehicle the fuel filler door is located.
Note:The fuel gauge may vary slightlywhen your vehicle is moving or on a slope.
Low Fuel Reminder
A low fuel level reminder displays andsounds when the distance to emptyreaches 50 mi (80 km),25 mi (40 km),10 mi (20 km) and 0 mi (0 km).
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Engine
ActionMessage
The engine is overheating. Stop your vehicle as soonas safely possible, turn off the engine. If the warningstays on followed by an indicator chime or continuesto come on, contact an authorized dealer as soon aspossible. Never remove the coolant reservoir cap whilethe 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 warningstays on followed by an indicator chime or continuesto come on, contact an authorized dealer as soon aspossible.
STOP ENGINE SAFELY
The engine coolant is overheating. Stop your vehicleas soon as safely possible, turn off the engine and letit cool. Check the coolant and coolant level. If thewarning stays on or continues to come on, contact anauthorized dealer as soon as possible.
CHECK ENGINE TEMPERATURE
A early reminder of a low fuel condition.FUEL LEVEL LOW
Maintenance
ActionMessage
The engine oil pressure is low. Check the level of theengine oil. If the oil level is OK and this warning persists,shut down the engine immediately and contact anauthorized dealer as soon as possible. See Engine OilCheck (page 95).
LOW OIL PRESSURE
The brake fluid level is low and the brake systemshould be inspected immediately. See Brake FluidCheck (page 102).
BRAKE FLUID LEVEL LOW
The fuel cap is loose, not seated properly or off. Stopyour vehicle when convenient, turn off the engine andcheck 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 34). If the warning messageremains on or continues to comes back on, see anauthorized dealer as soon as possible.
CHECK FUEL CAP
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2.Unlock the fuel filler cap and removeit.
3.Insert the fuel pump nozzle up to thefirst notch on the nozzle A. Keep itresting on the cover of the fuel tankfiller pipe opening.
4.Hold the fuel pump nozzle in the lowerposition B when refueling. Holding thefuel pump nozzle in the higher positionA may affect the flow of fuel and shutoff the fuel pump nozzle before the fueltank is full.
5.Operate the fuel pump nozzle withinthe area shown.
6.Slightly raise the fuel pump nozzle andthen slowly remove it.
7.Replace the fuel tank filler cap andclose the fuel tank filler door.
Note: Do not attempt to start the engineif you have filled the fuel tank with incorrectfuel. Incorrect fuel use can cause damagenot covered by the vehicle Warranty. Haveyour vehicle checked immediately.
FUEL CONSUMPTION
Advertised Capacity
The advertised capacity is the maximumamount of fuel that you can add to the fueltank after running out of fuel. Included inthe advertised capacity is an emptyreserve. The empty reserve is anunspecified amount of fuel that remainsin the fuel tank when the fuel gaugeindicates empty.
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Motorhome (TY3) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 201803, Third-Printing-Fuel and RefuelingE139202A E139203AB E206912AB E119081

Protected ComponentFuse RatingFuse or RelayNumber
Power brake assist module – HydroMax.5A11
Air conditioning compressor clutch.10A12
Catalyst monitor sensor.20A13Engine heated exhaust gas oxygen sensor#11 and #21.Canister vent.Vapor management valve.
Powertrain control module relay coil.5A14Powertrain control module keep alivememory.
Powertrain control module power.20A15
Instrument panel dimmer module.20A16Park lamp feeds.Trailer tow running lamp relay coil.
Ignition coils.20A17Radio capacitors.
HydroMax – Anti-lock brake systemmodule.30A18
Powertrain control module.10A19
Daytime running lamps.20A110
Fuel pump relay coil.20A111Powertrain control module.Fuel pump diode.
Instrument panel - backup lamp feed.25A112Trailer tow backup lamps feed.
Trailer tow electric brake controller feed.30A213
Instrument panel battery feed (fuse #15,21).60A214
Lighting primary fuse.Power distribution box fuse #19.
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Protected ComponentFuse RatingFuse or RelayNumber
Trailer tow backup lamp feed.25A1F7Backup lamp feed.
Not used.—F8
Daytime running lamps.20A1F9
Not used.—F10
Not used.—F11
Not used.—F12
Not used.—F13
Not used.—F14
Power brake assist module (HydroMax).5A1F15
Powertrain control module power.20A1F16
Catalyst monitor sensor.20A1F17Engine heated exhaust gas oxygen sensor#11 and #21.Canister vent valve.Vapor management valve.
Radio capacitors.20A1F18Ignition coils.
Powertrain control module.10A1F19
HydroMax module brake on/off relay feed.10A1F20
Powertrain control module.20A1F21Fuel pump diode.Fuel pump relay coil.
Brake transmission shift interlock.10A1F22
Not used.—F23
Not used.—F24
Blower motor relay feed.40A2J1
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Protected ComponentFuse RatingFuse or RelayNumber
Trailer tow backup lamp feed.
Daytime running lamps.20A1M2
4–channel anti-lock brake system module(Hydromax).30A1M3
Powertrain control module run/start.20A1M4Fuel pump relay coil.Fuel pump diode.
Brake lamps.10A1M5
Radio capacitors.20A1M6Ignition coils.
Backup lamp relay coil.20A1M7Air conditioning clutch coil.Air conditioning demand switch.
Catalyst monitor sensor.20A1M8Engine heated exhaust gas oxygen sensor#11 and #21.Canister vent valve.Vapor management valve.
Powertrain control module power.20A1M9
Brake shift interlock.5A1M10
Powertrain control module relay keep alivepower.5A1M11
Powertrain control module relay coil.
Parking lamps feed.20A1M12
Not used.DiodeD1
Fuel pump.DiodeD2
Air conditioning clutch.DiodeD3
Not used.—R2-1
Powertrain control module relay feed(power distribution box fuse M6, M7, M8,M9).
30A2J1
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