2020 FORD F-150 checking oil

Snow Plowing
...............................................327
Floor Mats ......................................................
329
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance ..................................
331
Hazard Flashers ...........................................
332
Fuel Shutoff ..................................................
332
Jump Starting the Vehicle .......................
333
Post-Crash Alert System .........................
335
Transporting the Vehicle ..........................
335
Towing Points ..............................................
336
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need ..............
337
In California (U.S. Only) ...........................
338
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only) ....................
339
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only) ......................
340
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada ......................................................
340
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature ........................................................................\
342
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only) ........................................................................\
342
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only) ........................................................................\
342
Fuses
Fuse Specification Chart .........................
344
Changing a Fuse ..........................................
353
Maintenance
General Information ..................................
355
Opening and Closing the Hood .............
355
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
Engine Oil Dipstick - Gasoline .................
361
Engine Oil Dipstick - Diesel ......................
361
Engine Oil Check - Gasoline ....................
361
Engine Oil Check - Diesel .........................
362
Oil Change Indicator Reset .....................
363
Changing the Engine Air Filter - Gasoline ........................................................................\
364
Changing the Engine Air Filter - Diesel ........................................................................\
364
Draining the Fuel Filter Water Trap - Diesel ..........................................................
366
Engine Coolant Check ..............................
366
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check ........................................................................\
.
371
Transfer Case Fluid Check ........................
371
Brake Fluid Check ........................................
372
Power Steering Fluid Check ....................
373
Changing the 12V Battery .........................
373
Adjusting the Headlamps ........................
375
Washer Fluid Check ...................................
376
Fuel Filter - Diesel .......................................
376
Fuel Filter - Gasoline ..................................
376
Checking the Wiper Blades .....................
376
Changing the Wiper Blades .....................
377
Changing a Bulb ...........................................
377
Vehicle Care
General Information ..................................
382
Cleaning Products ......................................
382
Cleaning the Exterior .................................
383
Waxing ............................................................
384
Cleaning the Engine ..................................
384
Cleaning the Exhaust - Diesel ...............
385
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades ........................................................................\
385
Cleaning the Interior ..................................
385
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens ......................
386
Cleaning Leather Seats ............................
387
Repairing Minor Paint Damage .............
388
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ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK -
GASOLINE
MINA
MAX
B
ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK - DIESEL MINA.
FULL
B.
MAX
C.
ENGINE OIL CHECK -
GASOLINE
To check the engine oil level consistently
and accurately, do the following: 1.
Make sure the parking brake is on. Make
sure the transmission is in park (P) or
neutral (N).
2. Run the engine until it reaches normal operating temperature.
3. Make sure that your vehicle is on level ground.
4. Switch the engine off and wait 15 minutes for the oil to drain into the oil
pan. Checking the engine oil level too
soon after you switch the engine off
may result in an inaccurate reading.
5. Open the hood. See Opening and
Closing the Hood (page 355).
6. Remove the dipstick and wipe it with a clean, lint-free cloth. See
Under
Hood Overview (page 356).
7. Reinstall the dipstick and remove it again to check the oil level. See
Engine Oil Dipstick
(page 361).
8. Make sure that the oil level is between
the maximum and minimum marks. If
the oil level is at the minimum mark,
add oil immediately. See
Capacities
and Specifications (page 433).
9. If the oil level is correct, replace the dipstick and make sure it is fully seated.
Note: Do not remove the dipstick when the
engine is running.
Note: If the oil level is between the
maximum and minimum marks, the oil level
is acceptable. Do not add oil.
Note: The oil consumption of new engines
reaches its normal level after approximately
3,000 mi (5,000 km)
.
Adding Engine Oil WARNING: Do not remove the filler
cap when the engine is running.
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Do not use supplemental engine oil
additives because they are unnecessary
and could lead to engine damage that may
not be covered by the vehicle Warranty.
Only use oils certified for gasoline engines
by the American Petroleum Institute (API).
An oil with this trademark symbol
conforms to the current engine and
emission system protection standards and
fuel economy requirements of the
International Lubricants Specification
Advisory Committee (ILSAC).
To top up the engine oil level do the
following:
1. Clean the area surrounding the engine
oil filler cap before you remove it.
2. Remove the engine oil filler cap. See Under Hood Overview (page 356).
Turn it counterclockwise and remove
it.
3. Add engine oil that meets our specifications. See
Capacities and
Specifications (page 433). You may
have to use a funnel to pour the engine
oil into the opening.
4. Recheck the oil level.
5. If the oil level is correct, replace the dipstick and make sure it is fully seated.
6. Replace the engine oil filler cap. Turn it clockwise until you feel a strong
resistance. Note:
Do not add oil further than the
maximum mark. Oil levels above the
maximum mark may cause engine damage.
Note: Make sure you install the oil filler cap
correctly.
Note: Soak up any spillage with an
absorbent cloth immediately.
ENGINE OIL CHECK - DIESEL
To check the engine oil level consistently
and accurately, do the following:
1. Make sure that your vehicle is on level ground.
2. Run the engine until it reaches normal operating temperature.
3. Make sure the parking brake is on. Make
sure the transmission is in park (P) or
neutral (N).
4. Switch the engine off and wait 15 minutes for the oil to drain into the oil
pan. Checking the engine oil level too
soon after you switch the engine off
may result in an inaccurate reading.
5. Open the hood. See
Opening and
Closing the Hood (page 355).
6. Remove the dipstick and wipe it with a clean, lint-free cloth. See
Under
Hood Overview (page 356).
7. Replace the dipstick and remove it again to check the oil level. See
Engine Oil Dipstick
(page 361).
8. Make sure that the oil level is between
the full and minimum marks. If the oil
level is at the minimum mark, add oil
immediately. See
Capacities and
Specifications (page 433).
9. If the oil level is correct, replace the dipstick and make sure it is fully seated.
Note: Do not remove the dipstick when the
engine is running.
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Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration
Program (Canada Only)........................340
V
Vehicle Care...................................................382
General Information......................................... 382
Vehicle Certification Label
........................431
Vehicle Identification Number...............430
Vehicle Storage............................................388 Body....................................................................... 389
Brakes.................................................................... 390
Cooling system................................................... 389
Disconnecting Your 12 Volt Battery.............389
Engine.................................................................... 389
Fuel system......................................................... 389
General.................................................................. 389
Miscellaneous.................................................... 390
Removing Vehicle From Storage.................390
Tires........................................................................\
390
Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot
................................476
Ventilated Seats............................................167
Ventilation See: Climate Control.......................................... 151
VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number............430
Voice Control
...................................................90
W
Warning Lamps and Indicators................114 Adaptive Cruise Control Indicator.................114
Anti-Lock Braking System................................ 114
Automatic Headlamp High Beam Indicator............................................................. 114
Automatic Regen Control Off......................... 114
Auto-Start-Stop Indicator................................ 114
Battery..................................................................... 115
Blind Spot Monitor.............................................. 115
Brake System Warning Lamp.......................... 115
Check 4X4.............................................................. 115
Cruise Control Indicator..................................... 115
Diesel Exhaust Fluid........................................... 115
Direction Indicator............................................... 115
Door Ajar Warning Lamp.................................. 115
Electric Park Brake.............................................. 116
Electronic Locking Differential........................ 115Engine Coolant Temperature Warning
Lamp................................................................... 116
Fasten Seatbelt Warning Lamp..................... 116
Four-Wheel Drive Indicators........................... 116
Front Airbag........................................................... 116
Front Fog Lamp Indicator................................. 116
Headlamp High Beam Indicator.................... 116
Hill Descent............................................................ 116
Low Fuel Level Warning Lamp....................... 116
Low Tire Pressure Warning Lamp.................116
Low Washer Fluid Level Warning Lamp
.................................................................... 117
Oil Pressure Warning Lamp.............................. 117
Parking Lamps....................................................... 117
Powertrain Malfunction/Reduced Power/Electronic Throttle Control...........117
Service Engine Soon........................................... 117
Sport Mode............................................................. 117
Stability Control and Traction Control Indicator.............................................................. 117
Stability Control and Traction Control Off Warning Lamp.................................................. 117
Tow Haul Indicator.............................................. 118
Wait To Start......................................................... 118
Water In Fuel......................................................... 118
Washer Fluid Check
....................................376
Washers See: Cleaning the Exterior.............................. 383
See: Wipers and Washers................................. 93
Waxing.............................................................384
What Is Automatic High Beam Control............................................................101
What Is Cruise Control...............................253 Requirements...................................................... 253
What is the Rear Occupant Alert System
..........................................................169
Wheel Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel........................ 414
Wheels and Tires
..........................................391
General Information.......................................... 391
Technical Specifications................................. 422
Windows and Mirrors
..................................103
Windshield Washers.....................................94
Windshield Wipers.........................................93 Speed Dependent Wipers................................ 93
Wiper Blades See: Checking the Wiper Blades.................. 376
Wipers and Washers.....................................93
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