2020 FORD F-53 cooling

Ford Motor Company has recommended
maintenance intervals for various parts
and component systems based upon
engineering testing. Ford Motor Company
relies upon this testing to determine the
most appropriate mileage for replacement
of oils and fluids to protect your vehicle at
the lowest overall cost to you and
recommends against maintenance
schedules that deviate from the scheduled
maintenance information.
We strongly recommend the use of only
genuine Ford, Motorcraft or
Ford-authorized re-manufactured
replacement parts engineered for your
vehicle.
Additives and Chemicals
This owner's manual and the Ford
Workshop Manual list the recommended
additives and chemicals for your vehicle.
We do not recommend using chemicals or
additives not approved by us as part of
your vehicle
’s normal maintenance. Please
consult your warranty information. Oils, Fluids and Flushing
In many cases, fluid discoloration is a
normal operating characteristic and, by
itself, does not necessarily indicate a
concern or that the fluid needs to be
changed. However, a qualified expert, such
as the factory-trained technicians at your
dealership, should inspect discolored fluids
that also show signs of overheating or
foreign material contamination
immediately.
Make sure to change your vehicle
’s oils and
fluids at the specified intervals or in
conjunction with a repair. Flushing is a
viable way to change fluid for many vehicle
sub-systems during scheduled
maintenance. It is critical that systems are
flushed only with new fluid that is the same
as that required to fill and operate the
system or using a Ford-approved flushing
chemical.
Owner Checks and Services
Make sure you perform the following basic
maintenance checks and inspections every
month or at six-month intervals. Check every month
Engine oil level.
Function of all interior and exterior lights.
Tires (including spare) for wear and proper pressure. Windshield washer fluid level. Check every six months
Battery connections. Clean if necessary.
Body and door drain holes for obstructions. Clean if necessary. Cooling system fluid level and coolant strength.
Door weatherstrips for wear. Lubricate if necessary.
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Connected Vehicle Limitations...............163
Connected Vehicle Requirements.........163
Connected Vehicle – Troubleshooting.........................................163
Connecting the Vehicle to a Mobile Network.........................................................163
Connecting FordPass to the Connectivity Device................................................................. 163
Disabling the Connectivity Device................163
What Is the Connectivity Device................... 163
Coolant Check See: Engine Coolant Check.............................. 115
Cruise Control
..................................................57
Cruise Control Indicators.............................58
Cruise Control - Vehicles With: Adaptive Cruise Control................................................16
Cruise Control - Vehicles With: Cruise Control..............................................................17
Customer Assistance...................................95
D
Data Recording
..................................................7
Comfort, Convenience and Entertainment
Data........................................................................\
9
Event Data................................................................. 9
Service Data............................................................. 8
Services That Third Parties Provide...............10
Services That We Provide.................................. 10
Vehicles With a Connectivity Device.............10
Vehicles With an Emergency Call System................................................................... 11
Vehicles With SYNC.............................................. 11
Daytime Running Lamps............................20
Declaration of Conformity.........................187
Direction Indicators
.......................................20
Driver Alert........................................................65
Using Driver Alert................................................. 65
Driving Aids
.......................................................65
Driving Hints.....................................................87
Driving Through Water.................................88
DRL See: Daytime Running Lamps......................... 20
E
Economical Driving
........................................87
Electromagnetic Compatibility...............184 Emission Law...................................................43
Noise Emissions Warranty, Prohibited
Tampering Acts and Maintenance...........44
Tampering With a Noise Control System................................................................ 43
Engine Block Heater......................................36 Using the Engine Block Heater........................ 36
Engine Coolant Check..................................115 Adding Coolant.................................................... 116
Coolant Change.................................................... 117
Engine Coolant Temperature Management.................................................... 119
Fail-Safe Cooling.................................................. 117
Recycled Coolant................................................. 117
Severe Climates.................................................... 117
Engine Emission Control.............................43
Engine Oil Check............................................113 Adding Engine Oil................................................ 113
Engine Oil Dipstick........................................113
Engine Specifications
..................................152
Drivebelt Routing................................................ 152
Environment
......................................................15
Essential Towing Checks............................84 Before Towing a Trailer...................................... 85
Hitches..................................................................... 84
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Watercraft (PWC).......................................... 86
Safety Chains........................................................ 84
Trailer Brakes......................................................... 85
Trailer Lamps......................................................... 85
When Towing a Trailer........................................ 85
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording............................................... 7
Export Unique Options.................................14
F
Flat Tire See: Changing a Road Wheel......................... 147
Ford Credit
.........................................................12
US Only...................................................................... 12
Ford Protect
...................................................164
Ford Protect Extended Service Plan
(CANADA ONLY)........................................... 165
Ford Protect Extended Service Plans (U.S. Only)................................................................... 164
Fuel and Refueling.........................................38
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Starter Switch
See: Ignition Switch............................................. 34
Starting a Gasoline Engine.........................34 Failure to Start....................................................... 35
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes.................35
Important Ventilating Information................35
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Moving................................................................. 35
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Stationary........................................................... 35
Starting and Stopping the Engine...........34 General Information............................................ 34
Steering.............................................................69 Adaptive Learning................................................ 70
Adaptive Steering................................................. 70
Hydraulic Power Steering................................. 69
Steering Wheel................................................16
Switching Cruise Control On and Off......................................................................57
Switching Cruise Control Off............................ 57
Switching Cruise Control On............................ 57
Symbols Glossary.............................................5
T
Technical Specifications See: Capacities and Specifications.............152
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only)..........................97
Tire Care
............................................................131
Glossary of Tire Terminology.......................... 132
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................................................... 131
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall............................................................. 133
Temperature A B C............................................. 132
Traction AA A B C................................................. 131
Treadwear............................................................... 131
Tires See: Wheels and Tires....................................... 131
Towing a Trailer..............................................80 Load Placement................................................... 80
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels.......86 Emergency Towing.............................................. 86
Towing...............................................................80
Traction Control
..............................................54
Principle of Operation........................................ 54
Transmission Code Designation
.............155 Transmission....................................................47
Transporting the Vehicle.............................93
U
Under Hood Overview - Commercial
Chassis.............................................................111
Under Hood Overview - Motorhome Chassis............................................................112
Using Adaptive Cruise Control..................58 Automatic Cancellation...................................... 61
Blocked Sensor..................................................... 63
Canceling the Set Speed................................... 61
Changing the Set Speed.................................... 61
Detection Issues................................................... 62
Following a Vehicle............................................. 59
Hilly Condition and Trailer Tow Usage..........61
Overriding the Set Speed................................. 60
Resuming the Set Speed................................... 61
Setting the Adaptive Cruise Speed...............59
Setting the Gap Distance................................. 60
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control Off.........61
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control On........58
Switching to Normal Cruise Control.............64
System Not Available......................................... 63
Using Snow Chains......................................147
Using Traction Control
.................................54
System Indicator Light....................................... 54
V
Vehicle Care.....................................................127 General Information........................................... 127
Vehicle Certification Label........................155
Vehicle Identification Number
.................154
Vehicle Storage.............................................129
Body........................................................................\
. 129
Brakes..................................................................... 130
Cooling system.................................................... 129
Disconnecting Your 12 Volt Battery..............129
Engine..................................................................... 129
Fuel system........................................................... 129
General................................................................... 129
Miscellaneous...................................................... 130
Removing Vehicle From Storage.................. 130
Tires........................................................................\
. 130
VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number.............154
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