2020 FORD F-53 oil change

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.
Every 5000 miles (8000
km) or six months or 200
engine hours
Replace front wheel bearing grease and grease seals if
non-sealed bearings are used.
Every 30000 miles (48000
km)
Replace spark plugs.
Every 60000 miles (96000
km)
* Vehicles equipped with dual rear wheels should rotate the front wheels when specified;
rear wheels only if unusual wear is noted. Operating in dusty or sandy conditions (such as unpaved or dusty roads)
Replace engine air filter.
Inspect frequently, service
as required
Replace cabin air filter, if equipped.
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal
noise, wear, looseness or drag.
Every 5000 miles (8000
km)
Rotate tires*
, inspect tires for wear and measure tread
depth.
Change engine oil and filter.
Every 5000 miles (8000
km) or six months
Inspect U-joints.
Replace front wheel bearing grease and grease seals if
non-sealed bearings are used.
Every 30000 miles (48000
km)
Change rear axle fluid.
Every 50000 miles (80000
km)
* Vehicles equipped with dual rear wheels should rotate the front wheels when specified;
rear wheels only if unusual wear is noted.
Exceptions
There are several exceptions to the Normal
Schedule:
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Rear axle fluid change or level check not
required unless leak is suspected or the
assembly has been submerged in water.
During long periods of trailer towing with
outside temperatures above 70°F (21°C)
and at wide-open throttle for long periods
above 45 mph (72 km/h), change rear axle
fluid every 24,000 mi (38,000 km) or three
months, whichever comes first.
California fuel filter replacement: If you
register your vehicle in California, the
California Air Resources Board has
determined that the failure to perform this
maintenance item does not nullify the
emission warranty or limit recall liability
before the completion of your vehicle's
useful life. Ford Motor Company, however,
urges you to have all recommended
maintenance services performed at the
specified intervals and to record all vehicle
service.
Hot climate oil change intervals:
Vehicles operating in the Middle East,
North Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa or
locations with similar climates using an
American Petroleum Institute (API)
Certified for Gasoline Engines (Certification
mark) oil of SM or SN quality, the normal
oil change interval is 5000 miles (8000
kilometers).
If the available API SM or SN oils are not
available, then the oil change interval is
3000 miles (4800 kilometers).
Engine air filter and cabin air filter
replacement
: The life of the engine air
filter and cabin air filter is dependent on
exposure to dusty and dirty conditions.
Vehicles operated in these conditions
require frequent inspection and
replacement of the engine air filter and
cabin air filter.
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE
RECORD
After the scheduled maintenance services
are performed, record the Repair Order #,
Distance and Engine Hours in the boxes
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Repair Order #:Distance:
Engine hours (optional): Multi-point inspection (recommended): Signature:
Dealer stamp

A
About This Manual...........................................5
ABS
See: Brakes.............................................................. 51
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes................................................................... 51
Accessories See: Replacement Parts
Recommendation............................................ 12
ACC See: Using Adaptive Cruise Control..............58
Adjusting the Steering Wheel....................16
Air Filter See: Changing the Engine Air Filter...............114
Appendices.....................................................184
Audible Warnings and Indicators.............26 Headlamps On Warning Chime...................... 26
Key in Ignition Warning Chime........................ 26
Parking Brake On Warning Chime.................. 26
Autolamps.........................................................19 Windshield Wiper Activated
Headlamps........................................................ 20
Automatic Transmission..............................47
Brake-Shift Interlock........................................... 49
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck in Mud or Snow.................................................................... 50
Progressive Range Selection - PRS..............48
Understanding the Positions of Your Automatic Transmission............................... 47
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check..............................................................119
Adjusting automatic transmission fluid levels.................................................................... 121
Automatic transmission fluid filter................121
Correct fluid level................................................ 120
High fluid level....................................................... 121
Low fluid level...................................................... 120
B
Battery See: Changing the 12V Battery...................... 124
Brake Fluid Check..........................................121 Hydroboost............................................................ 122
Hydromax.............................................................. 122Brakes..................................................................51
General Information............................................. 51
Breaking-In.......................................................88
C
Canceling the Set Speed.............................57
Capacities and Specifications.................156 Air Conditioning System.................................. 156
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates............................................................ 159
Automatic Transmission.................................. 156
Engine Coolant..................................................... 157
Engine Oil.............................................................. 158
Fuel Tank............................................................... 159
Grease..................................................................... 159
Hydroboost Brake System............................... 161
Hydromax Brake System................................. 160
Power Steering System..................................... 161
Rear Axle................................................................ 162
Washer Reservoir................................................ 162
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior................................ 127
Catalytic Converter.......................................44
On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)..................... 45
Readiness for Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) Testing..................................................... 46
Changing a Fuse
...........................................108
Fuses....................................................................... 108
Changing a Road Wheel.............................147 Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly
Information....................................................... 147
Tire Change Procedure..................................... 149
Changing the 12V Battery..........................124 Battery relearn..................................................... 125
Changing the Engine Air Filter..................114
Cleaning the Engine.....................................128
Cleaning the Exterior....................................127 Cleaning the Headlamps.................................. 127
Exterior Chrome Parts....................................... 127
Exterior Plastic Parts.......................................... 127
Stripes or Graphics............................................. 127
Underbody............................................................ 128
Under Hood.......................................................... 128
Cleaning the Wheels...................................128
Connected Vehicle
.......................................163
Connecting the Vehicle to a Mobile
Network............................................................. 163
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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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M
Maintenance...................................................110
General Information........................................... 110
Message Center See: Information Displays.................................. 27
Mobile Communications Equipment.......13
Motorcraft Parts............................................152
N
Normal Scheduled Maintenance
...........169
O
Oil Change Indicator Reset........................114 Resetting the Oil Life Monitoring
System................................................................ 114
Oil Check See: Engine Oil Check........................................ 113
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature........................................................99
Obtaining a French Owner ’s Manual...........99
P
Parking Brake
...................................................52
Perchlorate.........................................................11
Power Steering Fluid Check
......................123
Steering linkage lubrication points...............123
Pre-Collision Assist.......................................70 Adjusting the Pre-Collision Assist
Settings................................................................ 72
Blocked Sensors.................................................... 73
Distance Indication and Alert........................... 72
Using the Pre-Collision Assist System..........71
Protecting the Environment........................15
Puncture See: Changing a Road Wheel......................... 147
R
Recommended Towing Weights
...............81
Reduced Engine Performance...................87
Refueling...........................................................40
Replacement Parts Recommendation........................................12
Collision Repairs.................................................... 12Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical
Repairs.................................................................. 12
Warranty on Replacement Parts..................... 12
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)..............................................................100
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)................................................................99
Resuming the Set Speed............................58
Roadside Assistance....................................90 Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting Roadside
Assistance........................................................... 91
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Getting Roadside Assistance..................................... 90
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Using Roadside Assistance..................................... 90
Roadside Emergencies
................................90
Running-In See: Breaking-In................................................... 88
Running Out of Fuel......................................39
S
Safety Precautions........................................38
Scheduled Maintenance Record
.............173
Scheduled Maintenance...........................166
Setting the Cruise Control Speed.............57 Changing the Set Speed.................................... 57
Snow Chains See: Using Snow Chains................................... 147
Spare Wheel See: Changing a Road Wheel......................... 147
Special Notices................................................12 New Vehicle Limited Warranty......................... 12
Notice to Owners of Pickup Trucks and Utility Type Vehicles........................................ 13
On Board Diagnostics Data Link Connector............................................................ 13
Special Instructions.............................................. 12
Using Your Vehicle as an Ambulance............13
Using Your Vehicle With a Snowplow............13
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance.................................................171
Exceptions.............................................................. 172
Speed Control See: Cruise Control............................................... 57
Stability Control
..............................................55
Principle of Operation........................................ 55
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