2019 FORD F-53 manual transmission

Introduction
About This Manual..........................................5
Symbols Glossary............................................5
Perchlorate.........................................................7
Ford Credit..........................................................8
Replacement Parts Recommendation.............................................................................8
Special Notices................................................8
Mobile Communications Equipment.............................................................................9
Export Unique Options................................10
Environment
Protecting the Environment........................11
Steering Wheel
Adjusting the Steering Wheel....................12
Cruise Control..................................................12
Wipers and Washers
Windshield Wipers.........................................13
Windshield Washers.....................................13
Lighting
Lighting Control..............................................14
Instrument Lighting Dimmer.....................14
Daytime Running Lamps.............................15
Direction Indicators.......................................15
Instrument Cluster
Gauges...............................................................16
Warning Lamps and Indicators.................18
Audible Warnings and Indicators.............19
Information Displays
General Information......................................21
Information Messages.................................22
Starting and Stopping theEngine
General Information.....................................25
Ignition Switch................................................25
Starting a Gasoline Engine........................25
Engine Block Heater.....................................27
Fuel and Refueling
Safety Precautions.......................................29
Fuel Quality.....................................................29
Running Out of Fuel.....................................30
Refueling............................................................31
Fuel Consumption.........................................32
Engine Emission Control
Emission Law..................................................34
Catalytic Converter.......................................35
Transmission
Automatic Transmission............................38
Brakes
General Information......................................41
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes...........................................................................41
Parking Brake..................................................42
Cruise Control
Principle of Operation.................................43
Using Cruise Control....................................43
Load Carrying
Load Limit........................................................45
Towing
Towing a Trailer..............................................50
Recommended Towing Weights..............51
Essential Towing Checks............................53
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels.......55
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TOWING A TRAILER
WARNING: Towing trailersbeyond the maximumrecommended gross trailerweight exceeds the limit of yourvehicle and could result in enginedamage, transmission damage,structural damage, loss ofvehicle control, vehicle rolloverand personal injury.
WARNING: Do not exceedthe GVWR or the GAWRspecified on the certificationlabel.
Note: See RecommendedTowing Weights (page 51).
Your vehicle may have electricalitems, such as fuses or relays,related to towing. See Fuses(page 71).
Your vehicle's load capacitydesignation is by weight, not byvolume, so you cannot necessarilyuse all available space whenloading a vehicle or trailer.
Towing a trailer places an extraload on your vehicle's engine,transmission, axle, brakes, tiresand suspension. Inspect thesecomponents periodically during,and after, any towing operation.
Load Placement
To help minimize how trailermovement affects your vehiclewhen driving:
•Load the heaviest items closestto the trailer floor.
•Load the heaviest itemscentered between the left andright side trailer tires.
•Load the heaviest items abovethe trailer axles or just slightlyforward toward the trailertongue. Do not allow the finaltrailer tongue weight to goabove or below 10-15% of theloaded trailer weight.
•Select a ball mount with thecorrect rise or drop and loadcapacity. When both theloaded vehicle and trailer areconnected, the trailer frameshould be level, or slightlyangled down toward yourvehicle, when viewed from theside.
When driving with a trailer orpayload, a slight takeoff vibrationor shudder may be present due tothe increased payload weight.Additional information regardingproper trailer loading and settingyour vehicle up for towing islocated in another chapter of thismanual. See Load Limit (page45).
You can also find information inthe RV & Trailer Towing Guideavailable at your authorizeddealer, or online.
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Trailer Brakes
WARNING: Do not connect atrailer's hydraulic brake system directlyto your vehicle's brake system. Yourvehicle may not have enough brakingpower and your chances of having acollision greatly increase.
Electric brakes and manual, automatic orsurge-type trailer brakes are safe if youinstall them properly and adjust them tothe manufacturer's specifications. Thetrailer brakes must meet local and federalregulations.
The rating for the tow vehicle's brakingsystem operation is at the gross vehicleweight rating, not the gross combinedweight rating.
Separate functioning brake systemsare required for safe control of towedvehicles and trailers weighing morethan 1500 lb (680 kg) when loaded.
Trailer Lamps
WARNING: Never connect anytrailer lamp wiring to the vehicle's taillamp wiring; this may damage theelectrical system resulting in fire. Contactyour authorized dealer as soon aspossible for assistance in proper trailertow wiring installation. Additionalelectrical equipment may be required.
Trailer lamps are required on most towedvehicles. Make sure all running lights, brakelights, direction indicators and hazard lightsare working.
Before Towing a Trailer
Practice turning, stopping and backing upto get the feel of your vehicle-trailercombination before starting on a trip.When turning, make wider turns so thetrailer wheels clear curbs and otherobstacles.
When Towing a Trailer
•Do not drive faster than 70 mph(113 km/h) during the first 500 mi(800 km).
•Do not make full-throttle starts.
•Check your hitch, electrical connectionsand trailer wheel lug nuts thoroughlyafter you have traveled 50 mi (80 km).
•When stopped in congested or heavytraffic during hot weather, place thegearshift in park (P) to aid engine andtransmission cooling and to help airconditioning performance.
•Switch off the speed control withheavy loads or in hilly terrain. Thespeed control may turn offautomatically when you are towing onlong, steep grades.
•Shift to a lower gear when driving downa long or steep hill. Do not apply thebrakes continuously, as they mayoverheat and become less effective.
•If your transmission is equipped with aGrade Assist or Tow/Haul feature, usethis feature when towing. This providesengine braking and helps eliminateexcessive transmission shifting foroptimum fuel economy andtransmission cooling.
•Allow more distance for stopping witha trailer attached. Anticipate stops andbrake gradually.
•Avoid parking on a grade. However, ifyou must park on a grade:
1.Turn the steering wheel to point yourvehicle tires away from traffic flow.
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We recommend the use of a wheel lift anddollies or flatbed equipment to tow yourvehicle. Do not tow with a slingbelt. We donot approve a slingbelt towing procedure.If you tow your vehicle incorrectly, or byany other means, vehicle damage mayoccur.
We produce a towing manual for allauthorized tow truck operators. Have yourtow truck operator refer to this manual forproper hook-up and towing procedures foryour vehicle.
We recommend towing a four-wheel drivevehicle with all wheels off the ground, suchas using a wheel lift and dollies or flatbedequipment.
We recommend towing a rear-wheel drivevehicle with the rear wheels on a tow dollywhen towing your vehicle from the frontusing wheel lift equipment. This preventsdamage to the transmission.
We recommend towing a rear-wheel drivevehicle with the front wheels on a tow dollywhen towing your vehicle from the rearusing wheel lift equipment. This preventsdamage to the front fascia.
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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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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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