2020 FORD F-59 oil

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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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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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. Towing a trailer or using a car-top carrier
Inspect U-joints.
Inspect frequently, service
as required
See axle maintenance items under
Exceptions.
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)
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. Extensive idling or low-speed driving for long distances, as in heavy commercial use
(such as delivery, taxi, patrol car or livery)
Inspect brake system.
Every 5000 miles (8000
km)
Inspect wheels and related components for abnormal
noise, wear, looseness or drag.
Rotate tires*
, inspect tires for wear and measure tread
depth.
Inspect U-joints.
Every 5000 miles (8000
km) or six months
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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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