2020 FORD F-53 steering

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
NUMBER
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
is on the back of the steering member at
one of the following locations.
Note:
The body builder includes an
additional VIN tag that could be on the
driver side of the dash, the A pillar, or near
the driver door.
Motorhome Chassis Commercial Chassis
If you ever find it necessary to
communicate with us about your vehicle,
always include the VIN in your
communication. The VIN contains the
following information:
World manufacturer identifier.
A
Brake system, gross vehicle
weight rating, restraint devices
and their locations.
B
Make, vehicle line, series, body
type.
C
Engine type.
D
Check digit.
E
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Hydroboost Brake System
Capacities
Quantity
Variant
Fill as required.
All.
Materials Specification
Name
WSS-M6C65-A3
Motorcraft® DOT 5.1 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid(U.S.)
Motorcraft® DOT 5.1 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid /
Liquide de frein automobile DOT 5.1 Motor-
craft®(Canada)
PM-21(U.S. & Canada)
Note: Motorcraft® DOT 5.1 Motor Vehicle
Brake Fluid is for vehicles with Hydroboost
brake booster systems. We recommend
using DOT 5.1 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid or
equivalent meeting WSS-M6C65-A3. This
includes chassis with gross vehicle weight
ratings of 16,000 lb (7,257 kg), 18,000 lb
(8,165 kg), and 19,500 lb (8,845 kg). Note:
Use of any fluid other than the
recommended fluid could cause reduced
brake performance and not meet our
performance standards. Keep brake fluid
clean and dry. Contamination with dirt,
water, petroleum products or other
materials could result in brake system
damage and possible failure.
Power Steering System
Materials Specification
Name
WSS-M2C938-AMERCON® LV,
Motorcraft® MERCON® LV Automatic Transmission
Fluid(U.S.)
Motorcraft® MERCON® LV Automatic Transmission
Fluid / Huile pour boîte automatique MERCON® LV
Motorcraft®(Canada)
XT-10-QLVC(U.S.)
CXT-10-LV6(Canada)
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Check every six months
Hinges, latches and outside locks for proper operation. Lubricate if necessary. Parking brake for proper operation.
Safety belts and seat latches for wear and function.
Safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, airbag and safety belt) for operation.
Washer spray and wiper operation. Clean or replace blades as necessary.
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
Horn operation
Accessory drive belt(s)
Radiator, cooler, heater and A/C hoses
Battery performance
Suspension component for leaks ordamage
Engine air filter
Steering and linkage
Exhaust system
Tires (including spare) for wear and properpressure**
Exterior lamps and hazard warning system
operation
Windshield for cracks, chips or pits
Fluid levels *
; fill if necessary
Washer spray and wiper operation
For oil and fluid leaks
* Brake, coolant recovery reservoir, automatic transmission, power steering and window
washer.
** If your vehicle is equipped with a temporary mobility kit, check the tire sealant expiration
Use By date on the canister. Replace as needed.
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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
Note: Do not exceed the mileage or time intervals. Every 10,000 miles (16000 km), 12 months or 450 engine hours - whichever comes first
Change the engine oil and filter.
Rotate the tires, inspect tire wear and measure the tread depth. 1
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear, looseness or
drag.
Perform a multi-point inspection.
Inspect the automatic transmission fluid level. Consult dealer for requirements.
Inspect the brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake linings, hoses and the parking brake.
Inspect the engine coolant level/strength and hoses.
Inspect the exhaust system and heat shields.
Inspect the steering linkage, ball joints, suspension, tie-rod ends, drive shaft and U-joints.
Lubricate, if your vehicle has grease fittings.
1 Vehicles with dual rear wheels should rotate the front wheels when specified; rear wheels
only if you notice unusual wear. Brake Fluid Maintenance
1
Change the brake fluid. 2
Every 3 Years
1 Perform this maintenance item every 3 years. Do not exceed the designated time for
the interval.
2 Brake fluid servicing requires special equipment available at your authorized dealer.
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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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Fuel Consumption..........................................41
Advertised Capacity............................................. 41
Fuel Economy........................................................ 42
Fuel Filter.........................................................126
Fuel Quality......................................................38 Choosing the Right Fuel.................................... 38
Fuses..................................................................101
Fuse Specification Chart............................101 Engine Compartment Fuse Box..................... 101
Passenger Compartment Fuse Box............106
G
Gauges.................................................................21 2.3 Inch Display....................................................... 21
8 Inch Display......................................................... 22
Configurable Gauge............................................. 23
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge.............23
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge................................ 23
Fuel Gauge.............................................................. 23
Voltmeter................................................................. 23
Gearbox See: Transmission................................................ 47
General Maintenance Information........166 Multi-point Inspection...................................... 168
Owner Checks and Services........................... 167
Protecting Your Investment........................... 166
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?.......................... 166
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership? ...................................................... 166
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada...........................................................98
Getting the Services You Need.................95 Away From Home................................................ 95
H
Handbrake See: Parking Brake............................................... 52
Hazard Flashers...............................................91
Hill Start Assist
................................................52
Switching the System On and Off.................53
Using Hill Start Assist......................................... 53
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes
...............................................................51
Horn......................................................................17 I
Ignition Switch.................................................34
In California (U.S. Only)...............................96
Information Display Control........................17
Information Displays
.....................................27
General Information............................................ 27
Information Messages
.................................30
Battery and Charging System......................... 30
Engine........................................................................\
31
Fuel........................................................................\
..... 31
Maintenance........................................................... 31
Power Steering...................................................... 32
Transmission.......................................................... 32
Instrument Cluster..........................................21
Instrument Lighting Dimmer.....................20
Introduction........................................................5
J
Jump Starting the Vehicle............................91 Connecting the Jumper Cables....................... 92
Jump Starting........................................................ 93
Preparing Your Vehicle........................................ 91
Removing the Jumper Cables......................... 93
L
Lane Keeping System..................................66 Switching the System On and Off.................67
System Display...................................................... 67
System Settings.................................................... 67
Troubleshooting................................................... 68
Lighting Control...............................................19 Flashing the Headlamp High Beam...............19
Headlamp High Beam......................................... 19
Lighting...............................................................19
Load Carrying
...................................................75
Load Limit..........................................................75
Special Loading Instructions for Owners of
Pick-up Trucks and Utility-type
Vehicles............................................................... 79
Vehicle Loading - with and without a Trailer.................................................................... 75
Lug Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel......................... 147
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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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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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