2021 FORD F-150 brake fluid

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. Other Maintenance Items
1
Replace the cabin air filter.
Every 20,000 mi
(32,000 km)
Replace the engine air filter.
Every
30,000 mi
(48,000 km) Replace the engine-mounted and frame-mounted fuel
filters.
Replace the spark plugs.2
Every
60,000 mi
(96,600 km)
Inspect the accessory drive belt(s). 2
Every
60,000 mi
(96,600 km)
Replace the accessory drive belt(s). 2
Every
100,000 mi
(160,000 km)
Replace the spark plugs.
Every
100,000 mi
(160,000 km) Inspect the accessory drive belt(s). 3
Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter.
Every
150,000 mi
(240,000 km) Change the front axle fluid.
4
Change the rear axle fluid.
Change the transfer case fluid. 4
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Exclusive Use of E85 - Flex Fuel Vehicles Only
If exclusively ran on E85, fill the fuel tank full with regular
unleaded fuel.
Every oil change interval Driver Training/EVOC
Replace engine oil and filter as indicated by the information
display and perform services listed in the extreme usage
scheduled maintenance chart.
As required
Inspect brake pads, rotors, calipers, hoses, and service as
required.
Inspect engine oil level.
Inspect vehicle every day
prior to starting training
Set tire pressure. Refer to driver door placard for cold tire
pressure information.
Inspect tire quality for wear.
Set wheel lug nut torque. The cold wheel lug nut torque
is 150 lb.ft (204 Nm). If wheels are torqued while they are
hot (after 15 minutes of EVOC driving), torque may be
checked to hot wheel lug nut torque of
70 lb.ft (95 Nm).
Proper functioning of safety devices (seat belts, no air bag
lights, etc.)
Front differential/axle fluid. Check front hub / bearing bolt
torque to 130 lb.ft (175 Nm).
25 hours of training use
Rear differential/axle fluid.
100 hours of training use
Change transmission and transfer case fluids.
Annually
Note: Follow base owner guide direction
for 1,000-mile vehicle break-in prior to using
vehicle for training purposes.
Note: Incorporate vehicle cool-down after
hard driving.
Note: Perform Training / EVOC service
according to the extreme usage scheduled
maintenance chart.
Note: Use police responder part numbers
for replacement parts. Engine Idle Hour Meter
Your vehicle may have an idle meter to
indicate how much time the vehicle has
been sitting in park (P) or neutral (N). The
meter is incorporated with the vehicle
odometer. Depressing the odometer-reset
button once displays the trip odometer
(miles [kilometers] following by a "T" for
trip odometer); depressing the
odometer-reset button a second time
displays the idle meter (hours following by
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Blind Spot Information System.............389
Blind Spot Information System –
Troubleshooting............................................ 392
Blind Spot Information System With Trailer Coverage.......................................................... 390
Blind Spot Information System Indicators.....................................................392
Blind Spot Information System Limitations..................................................389
Blind Spot Information System Precautions................................................389
Blind Spot Information System Requirements............................................389
Blind Spot Information System – Troubleshooting........................................392
Blind Spot Information System – Information Messages................................ 392
Blind Spot Information System With Trailer Coverage........................................390
Blind Spot Information System With Trailer
Coverage Limitations.................................. 390
Selecting a Trailer.............................................. 392
Setting a Trailer Length.................................... 391
What Is Blind Spot Information System with Trailer Coverage............................................ 390
BlueCruise Alerts
.........................................368
BlueCruise Automatic Cancellation...............................................368
BlueCruise......................................................365 BlueCruise – Troubleshooting......................369
BlueCruise Indicators
.................................368
BlueCruise Limitations..............................366
BlueCruise Precautions
.............................365
BlueCruise Requirements........................366
BlueCruise Settings.....................................367
BlueCruise – Troubleshooting................369 BlueCruise – Information Messages..........369
Bluetooth®....................................................648
Body Control Module Fuse Box.............499 Accessing the Body Control Module Fuse
Box..................................................................... 499
Identifying the Fuses in the Body Control Module Fuse Box.......................................... 499
Locating the Body Control Module Fuse Box..................................................................... 499
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood..........503
Booster Seats
.................................................60 Brake Fluid Specification.........................309
Brake Over Accelerator.............................308
Brake Over Accelerator - Raptor...........308
Brake Precautions
.......................................308
Brakes..............................................................308 Anti-Lock Braking System............................. 308
Brakes – Troubleshooting............................... 310
Brakes – Troubleshooting.........................310 Brakes – Frequently Asked
Questions......................................................... 310
Brakes – Warning Lamps................................ 310
Breaking-In.....................................................476
C
Calculating Payload
.....................................415
Calculating the Load Limit........................415
Canceling the Set Speed...........................351
Canceling the Set Speed - Raptor........324
Capacities and Specifications................574
Catalytic Converter......................................279 Catalytic Converter –
Troubleshooting............................................ 279
Catalytic Converter Precautions............279
Catalytic Converter – Troubleshooting........................................279
C

atalytic Converter – Warning
Lamps................................................................ 279
Center Console Work Surface.................228 C

enter Console Work Surface –
Troubleshooting............................................ 230
Center Console Work Surface – Troubleshooting........................................230
Center Console Work Surface – Information Messages......................................................... 230
Center Display Limitations.......................637
Center Display Overview
...........................637
Center Display Precautions......................637
Changing a Flat Tire...................................566
Changing a Road Wheel...........................566
Changing the 12V Battery..........................519
Changing the Fuel Filter - Diesel............519
Changing the Fuel Filter - Gasoline.......519
Changing the Remote Control Battery - Police Responder.........................................91
Changing the Remote Control Battery - Vehicles With: Flip Key..............................94
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Changing the Remote Control Battery -
Vehicles With: Push Button Start..........92
Changing the Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot Name or Password..................................624
Charging a Device.........................................215
Charging a Wireless Device.......................231
Checking MyKey System Status............100
Checking the Brake Fluid
..........................309
Checking the Coolant..................................511
Checking the Seatbelts
...............................69
Checking the Selective Catalytic Reduction System Status.......................277
Checking the Tire Pressures....................555
Checking the Wiper Blades
......................144
Children and Airbags.....................................75
Child Restraint Anchor Points...................50 Locating the Child Restraint Lower Anchor
Points................................................................... 50
Locating the Child Restraint Top Tether Anchor Points.................................................... 51
What Are the Child Restraint Anchor Points................................................................... 50
Child Restraints...............................................52 Child Restraint Position Information.............52
Child Restraints Recommendation...............53
Child Safety......................................................49 Child Restraint Anchor Points......................... 50
Child Restraints..................................................... 52
Installing Child Restraints................................. 53
Child Safety Locks.........................................62
Child Safety Precautions.............................49
Cleaning Products.......................................534
Cleaning the Exterior..................................535 Cleaning Camera Lenses and
Sensors............................................................. 536
Cleaning Chrome, Aluminium or Stainless Steel................................................................... 535
Cleaning Headlamps and Rear Lamps............................................................... 535
Cleaning Stripes or Graphics.........................536
Cleaning the Engine Compartment...........536
Cleaning the Exterior Precautions...............535
Cleaning the Underbody................................. 536
Cleaning Wheels................................................ 535
Cleaning Windows and Wiper Blades............................................................... 535
Cleaning the Interior....................................537 Cleaning Carpets and Floor Mats................538 Cleaning Displays and Screens.....................
537
Cleaning Moonroof Tracks............................. 538
Cleaning Plastic.................................................. 537
Cleaning Seatbelts............................................ 538
Cleaning Seats and the Headliner...............537
Cleaning the Instrument Panel.....................537
Clearing All MyKeys
.....................................100
Clearing the Garage Door Opener..........212
Climate Control
.............................................186
Auto Mode............................................................ 188
Climate Control Hints.................................189
Closing the Tailgate
......................................119
Closing the Tailgate From Inside Your
Vehicle................................................................ 119
Closing the Tailgate From Outside Your Vehicle................................................................ 119
Closing the Tailgate Using the Remote Control............................................................... 120
Cold Weather Precautions.......................476
Connected Vehicle
......................................620
Connected Vehicle –
Troubleshooting............................................. 621
Connecting the Vehicle to a Mobile Network........................................................... 620
Connected Vehicle Data...............................31
Connected Vehicle Limitations..............620
Connected Vehicle Requirements
........620
Connected Vehicle – Troubleshooting.........................................621
Connected Vehicle – Frequently Asked Questions......................................................... 621
Connecting a Bluetooth® Device.........648
Connecting a Trailer....................................424 Connecting a Trailer –
Troubleshooting............................................ 427
Hitches................................................................... 424
Connecting a Trailer Precautions..........424
Connecting a Trailer – Troubleshooting........................................427
Connecting a Trailer – Information Messages.......................................................... 427
Connecting the Vehicle to a Mobile Network.......................................................620
Connecting FordPass to the Modem.........620
Enabling and Disabling the Modem...........620
What Is the Modem.......................................... 620
Connecting the Vehicle to a Wi-Fi Network.......................................................620
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Lane Centering Alerts......................................
360
Lane Centering Automatic Cancellation................................................... 360
Lane Centering Indicators............................... 361
Lane Centering Limitations........................... 360
Lane Centering Precautions..........................359
Lane Centering Requirements......................359
Switching Lane Centering On and Off...................................................................... 360
Lane Keeping System Indicators...........385
Lane Keeping System................................382 Aid Mode.............................................................. 384
Alert and Aid Mode........................................... 384
Alert Mode............................................................ 383
Lane Keeping System – Troubleshooting............................................ 386
Lane Keeping System Limitations........382
Lane Keeping System Precautions.......382
Lane Keeping System – Troubleshooting.......................................386
Lane Keeping System – Frequently Asked Questions......................................................... 387
Lane Keeping System – Information Messages......................................................... 386
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Watercraft................................430
Linking or Unlinking a Personal Profile to a Remote Control.....................................652
Live Traffic......................................................653 Switching Live Traffic On and Off...............653
What Is Live Traffic........................................... 653
Load Carrying.................................................412
Load Carrying Precautions........................412
Loading Your Trailer....................................429
Locating the 360 Degree Cameras.......342
Locating the 360 Degree Cameras - Raptor/Tremor...........................................343
Locating the Auxiliary Switches............659
Locating the Auxiliary Switch Wiring............................................................659
Locating the Blind Spot Information System Sensors
........................................390
Locating the Brake Fluid Reservoir.......308
Locating the Cross Traffic Alert Sensors........................................................394
Locating the Fuel Filler Funnel...............260
Locating the Keyless Entry Keypad........110 Locating the Memory Function
Buttons........................................................209
Locating the Power Outlets
......................218
Locating the Pre-Collision Assist Sensors........................................................399
Locating the Pre-Collision Assist Sensors - Police Responder
..................................399
Locating the Rear View Camera............339
Locating the Safety Compliance Certification Labels...................................413
Locating the Tire label...............................542
Locating the USB Ports..............................214
Locating the USB Ports - Raptor
............214
Locating the Wireless Accessory Charger..........................................................231
Locating Your Vehicle....................................91
Locking and Unlocking the Tailgate........113
Locking the Rear Window Controls
.......163
M
Maintenance.................................................503 Engine Air Filter.................................................... 515
Engine Oil.............................................................. 510
Exterior Bulbs...................................................... 522
Interior Bulbs........................................................ 531
Maintenance Precautions........................503
Making and Receiving a Phone Call.................................................................645
Manually Dimming the Interior Mirror..............................................................164
Manually Releasing the Electric Parking Brake................................................................311
Manually Shifting Gears............................283 Shifting Using the Buttons on the Selector
Lever.................................................................. 284
Shifting Using the Paddle Shifters..............283
Manual Park Release.................................288 Manual Park Release Precautions..............288
Using Manual Park Release........................... 288
What Is Manual Park Release.......................288
Manual Seats
.................................................196
Adjusting the Head Restraint......................... 196
Adjusting the Lumbar Support..................... 198
Adjusting the Seat Backrest........................... 197
Folding the Seats.............................................. 204
Head Restraint Components......................... 196
Installing the Head Restraint.......................... 197
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Trail One Pedal Drive Indicators...................326
Trail One Pedal Drive Limitations................325
Trail One Pedal Drive Precautions...............325
What Is Trail One Pedal Drive........................325
Trail One Pedal Drive – Troubleshooting........................................326
Trail One Pedal Drive – Information Messages......................................................... 326
Trail Turn Assist Indicators.......................328
Trail Turn Assist Limitations....................328
Trail Turn Assist Precautions...................328
Trail Turn Assist
............................................328
Trail Turn Assist – Troubleshooting............329
Trail Turn Assist – Troubleshooting........................................329
T

rail Turn Assist – Frequently Asked
Questions........................................................ 329
Trail Turn Assist – Information Messages......................................................... 329
Transfer Case Fluid Capacity and Specification - 4x4...................................614
Transfer Case Fluid Capacity and Specification - Raptor.............................615
Transmission Fluid Temperature Gauge..............................................................172
Transporting the Vehicle..........................489
Trip Computer - Vehicles With: 4.2 Inch Screen...........................................................180
Accessing the Trip Computer........................180
Resetting the Trip Computer......................... 180
Trip Computer - Vehicles With: 8 Inch Screen/12.3 Inch Screen.........................180
Accessing the Trip Computer........................180
Resetting the Trip Computer......................... 180
Turbo Boost Gauge.......................................172
Type Approvals............................................686
U
Under Hood Fus

e Box
................................493
Accessing the Under Hood Fuse Box.........493
Identifying the Fuses in the Under Hood
Fuse Box.......................................................... 494
Locating the Under Hood Fuse Box...........493
Under Hood Overview - 2.7L EcoBoost™................................................504
Under Hood Overview - 3.0L Diesel............................................................505 Under Hood Overview - 3.3L..................506
Under Hood Overview - 3.5L, Hybrid
Electric Vehicle (HEV)............................508
Under Hood Overview - 3.5L Ecoboost™.................................................507
Under Hood Overview - 5.0L..................509
Under Seat Storage
....................................233
Locating the Under Seat Storage
Compartment................................................ 233
Unique Features..............................................33
Updating the Vehicle Systems Wirelessly....................................................656
USB Ports
........................................................214
Using a Slide-In Camper............................413
Using Auto Hold............................................318
Using Bead-Lock Wheels - Raptor.......553
Using Keyless Entry.....................................108
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems........................................................100
Using On-Board Scale...............................444
Using Progressive Range Selection......................................................286
Using Smart Hitch.......................................442
Using Snow Chains......................................551
Using the Center Console Work Surface - Vehicles With: Column Shift..............228
Using the Center Console Work Surface - Vehicles With: Console Shift.............229
Using the Instrument Cluster Display Controls.........................................................178
Using the Integrated Trailer Brake Controller.....................................................434
Using the Keyless Entry Keypad................111
Using the Remote Control - Police Responder.....................................................89
Using the Remote Control
.........................90
Using the Trailer Backup Assistance Controller....................................................450
Using the Trailer Backup Assistance Views..............................................................451
Using This Publication..................................25
Using Trailer Hitching Assistance.........440
Using Trailer Reverse Guidance Views.............................................................463
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V
Vehicle Care...................................................534
Cleaning the Exterior........................................ 535
Cleaning the Interior.......................................... 537
Vehicle Identification Number................619 Locating the Vehicle Identification
Number............................................................. 619
Vehicle Identification Number Overview........................................................... 619
Vehicle Identification..................................619
Vehicle Identification Number......................619
Vehicle Interior - Police Responder.........42
Vehicle Interior - Raptor................................41
Vehicle Interior
................................................40
Vehicle System Updates..........................656
Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot................................624
Ventilated Seats
..........................................203
Switching the Ventilated Seats On and
Off...................................................................... 203
Ventilated Seat Precautions.........................203
Ventilation See: Climate Control - Vehicles With:
Automatic Temperature Control.............186
See: Climate Control - Vehicles With: Manual Temperature Control..................................... 191
Venting the Moonroof
.................................167
Viewing the Tire Pressures........................561
Visual Search
...................................................34
Voice Interaction Examples....................640
Voice Interaction
.........................................640
W
Warranty Terms and Conditions
............661
Washer Fluid Specification.......................612
Washers...........................................................145 Adding Washer Fluid......................................... 145
Switching the Courtesy Wipe On and Off........................................................................\
145
Using the Windshield Washer........................ 145
Washer Fluid Specification............................. 145
Washer Precautions.......................................... 145
Washers See: Wipers and Washers................................ 143
Waxing Your Vehicle...................................539
Waypoints......................................................654 Adding a Waypoint........................................... 654Editing Waypoints.............................................
654
What Are the Auxiliary Switches...........659
What Are the Instrument Cluster Indicators.......................................................174
What Are the Instrument Cluster Warning Lamps
...........................................172
What Is 911 Assist...........................................87
What Is a Connected Vehicle.................620
What Is Active Park Assist.......................346
What is a Hybrid Electric Vehicle...........249
What Is Auto-Start-Stop..........................252
What Is Blind Spot Information System.........................................................389
What Is BlueCruise......................................365
What Is Brake Coach....................................181
What Is Cross Traffic Alert.......................393
What Is Cruise Control..............................350
What Is Drive Mode Control......................371
What Is Driver Alert
.....................................407
What Is Ford Protect..................................662
What Is Generator Mode
..........................220
What Is Hill Descent Control...................330
What Is Hill Start Assist
..............................317
What Is MyKey................................................98
What Is On-Board Scale..........................444
What Is Pre-Collision Assist....................396
What Is Remote Start.................................183
What Is Reverse Braking Assist
...............314
What Is Smart Hitch...................................442
What Is Speed Sign Recognition..........409
What Is the 360 Degree Camera...........342
What Is the Cabin Air Filter.......................194
What Is the Catalytic Converter
.............279
What Is the Diesel Particulate Filter...............................................................268
What Is the Electric Parking Brake..........311
What Is the Electronic Locking Differential...................................................301
What Is the Garage Door Opener...........210
What Is the Gross Axle Weight Rating.............................................................413
What Is the Gross Combined Weight Rating.............................................................414
What Is the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.............................................................413
What Is the High Voltage Battery.........280
What Is the Integrated Trailer Brake Controller.....................................................434
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