2020 FORD F-150 coolant reservoir

If you drive in extremely hot climates:
•
You can decrease the coolant
concentration to 40%.
• Coolant concentrations below 40%
decrease the freeze and corrosion
protection characteristics of the
coolant and may cause engine
damage.
Vehicles driven year-round in non-extreme
climates should use prediluted coolant for
optimum cooling system and engine
protection.
Coolant Change
At specific mileage intervals, as listed in
the scheduled maintenance information,
the coolant should be changed. Add
prediluted coolant approved to the correct
specification. See Capacities and
Specifications (page 424).
Fail-Safe Cooling
Fail-safe cooling allows you to temporarily
drive your vehicle before any incremental
component damage occurs. The fail-safe
distance depends on ambient
temperature, vehicle load and terrain.
How Fail-Safe Cooling Works If the engine begins to overheat,
the coolant temperature gauge
moves toward the red zone:
A warning lamp illuminates and
a message may appear in the
information display.
If the engine reaches a preset
over-temperature condition, the engine
automatically switches to alternating
cylinder operation. Each disabled cylinder
acts as an air pump and cools the engine. When this occurs, your vehicle still
operates, however:
•
Engine power is limited.
• The air conditioning system turns off.
Continued operation increases the engine
temperature, causing the engine to
completely shut down. Your steering and
braking effort increases in this situation.
When the engine temperature cools, you
can re-start the engine. Have your vehicle
checked as soon as possible to minimize
engine damage.
When Fail-Safe Mode Is Activated WARNING:
Fail-safe mode is for
use during emergencies only. Operate
your vehicle in fail-safe mode only as
long as necessary to bring your vehicle
to rest in a safe location and seek
immediate repairs. When in fail-safe
mode, your vehicle will have limited
power, will not be able to maintain
high-speed operation, and may
completely shut down without warning,
potentially losing engine power, power
steering assist, and power brake assist,
which may increase the possibility of a
crash resulting in serious injury. WARNING:
Do not remove the
coolant reservoir cap when the engine is
on or 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.
Your vehicle has limited engine power
when in the fail-safe mode, drive your
vehicle with caution. Your vehicle does not
maintain high-speed operation and the
engine may operate poorly.
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Multi-Point Inspection
In order to keep your vehicle running right,
it is important to have the systems on your
vehicle checked regularly. This can help
identify potential issues and prevent major
problems. We recommend having the
following multi-point inspection performed
at every scheduled maintenance interval
to help make sure your vehicle keeps
running great.Multi-Point Inspection
Hazard warning system operation
Accessory drive belt or belts
Horn operation
Battery performance
Radiator, cooler, heater and air conditioninghoses
Engine air filter
Suspension components for leaks ordamage
Exhaust system
Steering and linkage
Exterior lamps operation
Tires including the spare for wear andproper pressure 2
Fluid levels 1
; fill if necessary
Windshield for cracks, chips or pits
For oil and fluid leaks
Washer spray and wiper operation
Half-shaft dust boots
1 Brake, coolant recovery reservoir, automatic transmission and window washer
2 If your vehicle is equipped with a temporary mobility kit, check the tire sealant expiration
Use By date on the canister. Replace as needed.
Be sure to ask your dealership service
advisor or technician about the multi-point
vehicle inspection. It is a comprehensive
way to perform a thorough inspection of
your vehicle. Your checklist gives you
immediate feedback on the overall
condition of your vehicle. NORMAL SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE
Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor
Diesel Engines
Your vehicle comes with an Intelligent
Oil-Life Monitor that determines when you
should change the engine oil based on how
you use your vehicle. By using several
important factors in its calculations, the
monitor helps reduce the cost of owning
your vehicle and reduces environmental
waste at the same time.
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Breaking-In.....................................................326
Bulb Specification Chart..........................469
C
Cabin Air Filter...............................................156
Canceling the Set Speed..........................254
Capacities and Specifications - 2.7L EcoBoost™.................................................433
Air Conditioning System.................................. 433
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates........................................................... 436
Automatic Transmission................................. 433
Engine Coolant................................................... 434
Engine Oil.............................................................. 435
Front Axle............................................................. 438
Fuel Tank.............................................................. 436
Grease.................................................................... 436
Hydraulic Brake System.................................. 437
Locks....................................................................... 437
Rear Axle............................................................... 439
Transfer Case...................................................... 438
Washer Reservoir............................................... 439
Capacities and Specifications - 3.0L Diesel............................................................440
Air Conditioning System................................. 440
Automatic Transmission................................. 441
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank.............................. 444
Engine Coolant................................................... 442
Engine Oil.............................................................. 442
Front Axle............................................................. 446
Fuel Tank.............................................................. 444
Grease................................................................... 444
Hydraulic Brake System.................................. 444
Locks...................................................................... 445
Rear Axle.............................................................. 446
Transfer Case...................................................... 445
Washer Reservoir............................................... 447
Capacities and Specifications - 3.3L.................................................................447
Air Conditioning System................................. 448
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates............................................................ 451
Automatic Transmission................................ 448
Engine Coolant................................................... 449
Engine Oil............................................................. 450
Front Axle............................................................. 453
Fuel Tank................................................................ 451Grease.....................................................................
451
Hydraulic Brake System.................................. 452
Locks....................................................................... 452
Rear Axle............................................................... 454
Transfer Case...................................................... 453
Washer Reservoir............................................... 454
Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L Ecoboost™.................................................455
Air Conditioning System................................. 455
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates........................................................... 458
Automatic Transmission................................ 456
Engine Coolant................................................... 457
Engine Oil.............................................................. 457
Front Axle.............................................................. 461
Fuel Tank.............................................................. 459
Grease.................................................................... 459
Hydraulic Brake System.................................. 459
Locks...................................................................... 460
Rear Axle................................................................ 461
Transfer Case...................................................... 460
Washer Reservoir............................................... 462
Capacities and Specifications - 5.0L................................................................462
Air Conditioning System................................. 463
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates........................................................... 465
Automatic Transmission................................ 463
Engine Coolant................................................... 464
Engine Oil............................................................. 464
Front Axle............................................................. 468
Fuel Tank.............................................................. 466
Grease................................................................... 466
Hydraulic Brake System................................. 466
Locks....................................................................... 467
Rear Axle.............................................................. 468
Transfer Case...................................................... 467
Washer Reservoir.............................................. 469
Capacities and Specifications................424
Cargo Lamps
...................................................99
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior.............................. 383
Catalytic Converter.....................................205 On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II).................. 206
Readiness for Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) Testing................................................... 207
Center Console...............................................177
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