2020 FORD F-150 automatic transmission fluid

Other Maintenance Items
1
Replace the cabin air filter.
Every 20,000 mi
(32,000 km)
Replace the engine air filter.
Every
30,000 mi
(48,000 km) Replace the engine-mounted and frame-mounted fuel
filters (Diesel Only).
Replace the spark plugs.
Every
100,000 mi
(160,000 km) Inspect the accessory drive belt(s). 2
Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter.
Every
150,000 mi
(240,000 km) Change the front axle fluid (Four-wheel drive vehicles).
Change the rear axle fluid.
Change the transfer case fluid (Four-wheel drive vehicles).
Replace the accessory drive belt(s).
Replace the fuel pump drive belt (Diesel Only).
Replace the timing belt (Diesel Only).
Change the engine coolant.
3
At
200,000 mi
(322,000 km)
1 Perform these maintenance items within 3,000 mi (4,800 km) of the last engine oil and
filter change. Do not exceed the designated distance for the interval.
2 After initial inspection, inspect every other oil change until replaced.
3 Initial replacement at 10 years or
200,000 mi (322,000 km), then every five years or
100,000 mi (160,000 km).
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SPECIAL OPERATING
CONDITIONS SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE
If you operate your vehicle primarily in any
of the following conditions, you need to
perform extra maintenance, as indicated.
If you operate your vehicle
occasionally
under any of these conditions, it is not
necessary to perform the extra
maintenance. For specific
recommendations, see your dealership
service advisor or technician. Perform the services shown in the
following tables when specified or within
3,000 mi (4,800 km) of the OIL CHANGE
REQUIRED
message appearing in the
information display.
• Example 1
: The OIL CHANGE
REQUIRED message comes on at
28,751 mi (46,270 km). Perform the
30,000 mi (48,000 km) automatic
transmission fluid replacement.
• Example 2
: The OIL CHANGE
REQUIRED message has not come
on, but the odometer reads 30,000 mi
(48,000 km)
(for example, the
Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor was reset
at
25,000 mi (40,000 km)). Perform
the engine air filter replacement. Towing a Trailer or Using a Car-top Carrier
Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the information
display and perform services listed in the Normal Sched-
uled Maintenance chart.
As required
Inspect and lubricate U-joints.
Inspect frequently, service
as required
See axle maintenance items under
Exceptions.
Replace spark plugs. (Gasoline Engine).
Every
60,000 mi
(96,000 km) Extensive Idling or Low-speed Driving for Long Distances, as in Heavy Commercial Use
(Such as Delivery, Taxi, Patrol Car or Livery)
Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the information
display and perform services listed in the Normal Sched-
uled Maintenance chart.
As required
Replace engine air filter. (Gasoline Engine).
Inspect frequently, service
as required
Inspect the air filter restriction gauge. Replace the filter if
necessary (Diesel Engine).
Replace spark plugs. (Gasoline Engine).
Every
60,000 mi
(96,000 km)
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Using Seek, Fast Forward and
Reverse............................................................. 482
Audio Unit - Vehicles Without: SYNC 3.......................................................................478
Accessing the Apps Menu.............................. 479
Accessing the Clock Settings........................ 479
Accessing the Media Source Menu.............479
Accessing the Phone Features..................... 479
Accessing the Settings Menu........................ 479
Accessing the Sound Settings...................... 479
Adjusting the Volume....................................... 479
Changing Radio Stations................................ 479
Listening to the Radio..................................... 480
Playing or Pausing Media............................... 480
Switching Radio Text On and Off...............480
Switching Repeat Mode On and Off.........480
Switching Shuffle Mode On and Off.........480
Switching the Audio Unit On and Off.......480
Switching the Display On and Off..............480
Using Seek, Fast Forward and Reverse............................................................ 480
Using the Display Control.............................. 480
Using the Number Block................................ 480
Autolamps........................................................96 Windshield Wiper Activated
Headlamps........................................................ 96
Automatic Climate Control.......................152 Directing the Airflow.......................................... 152
Setting the Blower Motor Speed.................. 153
Setting the Temperature.................................. 153
Switching Auto Mode On and Off................153
Switching Dual Zone Mode On and Off........................................................................\
153
Switching Maximum Air Conditioning On and Off............................................................... 153
Switching Maximum Defrost On and Off........................................................................\
153
Switching Recirculated Air On and Off....................................................................... 154
Switching the Air Conditioning On and Off........................................................................\
153
Switching the Climate Control On and Off........................................................................\
153
Automatic High Beam Control.................101
Automatic High Beam Control Indicators.......................................................101
Automatic Transmission
............................217
Brake-Shift Interlock........................................ 220If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck in Mud or
Snow.................................................................. 222
Understanding the Shift Positions of your Automatic Transmission............................. 217
Understanding your SelectShift™ Automatic Transmission............................. 219
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check..............................................................371
Auto-Start-Stop...........................................190 Disabling Auto-Start-Stop............................... 191
Enabling Auto-Start-Stop.............................. 190
Autowipers
.......................................................93
Auxiliary Power Points................................175
400 Watt AC Power Point............................... 175
DC Power Point.................................................... 175
Locations................................................................ 176
B
Battery See: Changing the 12V Battery...................... 373
Bed Access
....................................................286
Box Side Step..................................................... 286
Bed Extender...................................................80 Grocery Mode......................................................... 81
Tailgate Mode....................................................... 80
Bed Ramps
.....................................................287
Installing the Ramp Holder........................... 289
Stowing the Bed Ramp................................... 288
Using the Bed Ramp......................................... 287
Blind Spot Information System.............266 Blind Spot Information System with Trailer
Tow..................................................................... 267
Switching the System On and Off...............270
System Errors...................................................... 270
Using the Blind Spot Information System.............................................................. 267
BLIS See: Blind Spot Information System.........266
Body Styling Kits.........................................390
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood..........355
Booster Seats
..................................................35
Types of Booster Seats...................................... 35
Brake Fluid Check.........................................372 Brake Fluid Service Interval............................ 372
Brakes...............................................................233 General Information.......................................... 233
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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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Selective Catalytic Reductant System -
Diesel.............................................................207
Contaminated Diesel Exhaust Fluid or Inoperative Selective Catalytic Reduction
System................................................................ 211
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Guidelines and Information...................................................... 210
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Level.............................. 207
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Warning Messages and Vehicle Operations............................. 209
Filling the Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank.........208
Settings...........................................................535 911 Assist............................................................... 535
Ambient Lighting............................................... 536
Audio...................................................................... 535
Automatic Updates.......................................... 535
Bluetooth.............................................................. 535
Charge Settings.................................................. 536
Clock....................................................................... 535
Display................................................................... 536
Driver Assist......................................................... 535
FordPass............................................................... 535
General.................................................................. 535
Message Center................................................. 536
Mobile Apps......................................................... 535
Multi Contour Seats.......................................... 536
Navigation............................................................ 536
Personal Profiles................................................ 536
Phone..................................................................... 535
Seats...................................................................... 536
Sound..................................................................... 535
Valet Mode........................................................... 536
Vehicle................................................................... 535
Voice Control....................................................... 536
Setting the Cruise Control Speed..........253 Changing the Set Speed................................. 253
Side Airbags.....................................................55
Sitting in the Correct Position..................158
Sliding Windows..........................................108 Power Sliding Back Window.......................... 108
Snow Chains See: Using Snow Chains................................. 407
Snow Plowing
................................................327
Engine Temperature while Plowing............329
Installing the Snowplow.................................. 327
Operating the Vehicle with the Snowplow Attached.......................................................... 328Outside Air Temperature While
Plowing............................................................. 329
Snowplowing with your Airbag Equipped Vehicle.............................................................. 328
Snowplow Mode................................................ 328
Transmission Operation while Plowing............................................................. 329
Spare Wheel See: Changing a Road Wheel........................ 414
Special Notices.................................................17 New Vehicle Limited Warranty......................... 17
Notice to Owners of Pickup Trucks and Utility Type Vehicles......................................... 17
On Board Diagnostics Data Link Connector............................................................ 17
Special Instructions.............................................. 17
Using Your Vehicle as an Ambulance............18
Using Your Vehicle With a Snowplow...........18
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance..............................................560
Diesel Engine....................................................... 562
Exceptions............................................................ 565
Speed Control See: Cruise Control............................................ 253
Spot Lamps
.....................................................98
Stability Control...........................................238
Principle of Operation...................................... 238
Starter Switch See: Ignition Switch............................................ 179
Starting a Diesel Engine
.............................184
Automatic Engine Shutdown........................ 185
Cold Weather Operation................................. 186
Cold Weather Starting...................................... 185
Diesel Engine Fast Start Glow Plug System............................................................... 185
Vehicles with Keyless Start............................ 184
Starting a Gasoline Engine........................181 Automatic Engine Shutdown......................... 183
Failure to Start..................................................... 182
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes...............184
Important Ventilating Information..............184
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Moving............................................................... 183
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Stationary......................................................... 183
Vehicles with an Ignition Key........................... 181
Vehicles with Keyless Start.............................. 181
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Transfer Case Fluid Check.........................371
Transmission Code Designation............432
Transmission...................................................217
Transporting the Vehicle
...........................335
U
Under Hood Overview - 2.7L EcoBoost™.................................................356
Under Hood Overview - 3.0L Diesel.............................................................357
Under Hood Overview - 3.3L...................358
Under Hood Overview - 3.5L Ecoboost™.................................................359
Under Hood Overview - 5.0L
..................360
Unique Driving Characteristics................190
Universal Garage Door Opener.................171 HomeLink Wireless Control System.............171
USB Port
.........................................................487
Using Adaptive Cruise Control - Vehicles With: Adaptive Cruise Control.............254
Automatic Cancellation................................... 257
Blocked Sensor................................................... 259
Canceling the Set Speed................................. 257
Changing the Set Speed................................. 257
Detection Issues.................................................258
Following a Vehicle........................................... 255
Following a Vehicle to a Complete Stop................................................................... 256
Hilly Condition Usage....................................... 258
Overriding the Set Speed................................ 257
Park Brake Application.................................... 258
Resuming the Set Speed................................. 257
Setting the Adaptive Cruise Speed.............255
Setting the Adaptive Cruise Speed When Your Vehicle is Stationary.......................... 255
Setting the Gap Distance............................... 256
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control Off...................................................................... 258
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control On....................................................................... 255
Switching to Normal Cruise Control..........260
System Not Available...................................... 259
Using Four-Wheel Drive
............................223
4WD Indicator Lights........................................ 223
Driving Off-Road With Truck and Utility Vehicles............................................................. 227How Your Vehicle Differs From Other
Vehicles............................................................ 226
Using the 2-Speed Automatic 4WD System.............................................................. 224
Using the Electronic Shift on the Fly 4WD system............................................................... 223
Using Hill Descent Control........................241 Hill descent modes............................................ 241
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems..........................................................70
Using Power Running Boards
...................86
Automatic Power Deploy.................................. 86
Automatic Power Stow..................................... 86
Bounce-back.......................................................... 87
Enabling and Disabling...................................... 87
Manual Power Deploy........................................ 86
Using Snow Chains.....................................407
Using Stability Control...............................239 AdvanceTrac ™ with Roll Stability Control ™
(RSC™)............................................................ 239
Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player
............................................................495
Audio Voice Commands................................. 496
Media Sources.................................................... 495
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone.............491 Accessing Features through the Phone
Menu.................................................................. 492
Pairing a Phone................................................... 491
Phone Controls................................................... 492
Phone Voice Commands................................. 491
Using Traction Control...............................237 Switching the System Off .............................. 237
System Indicator Lights and Messages.......................................................... 237
Using Voice Recognition
...........................489
Apps........................................................................\
. 512
Automatic Blower Motor Speed Reduction.......................................................... 513
Climate.................................................................. 509
Entertainment.................................................... 508
General.................................................................. 507
Initiating a Voice Session............................... 489
Navigation.............................................................. 511
Phone...................................................................... 510
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link.................... 512
System Interaction and Feedback.............490
Voice Settings...................................................... 513
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