engine FORD F-550 2018 Owners Manual

Turbo Boost Gauge...........................................
108
Type 1 and 2.......................................................... 105
Type 3..................................................................... 106
Gearbox See: Transmission............................................. 208
General Information on Radio Frequencies...................................................56
Intelligent Access................................................. 56
General Maintenance Information........581 Multi-Point Inspection..................................... 583
Owner Checks and Services.......................... 582
Protecting Your Investment............................ 581
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?.......................... 581
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?...................................................... 581
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada..........................................................313
Getting the Services You Need...............310 Away From Home.............................................. 310
Global Opening..............................................99
Opening the Windows....................................... 99
H
Handbrake See: Parking Brake............................................. 227
Hazard Flashers...........................................304
HDC See: Using Hill Descent Control.................... 233
Headlamp Adjusting See: Adjusting the Headlamps..................... 355
Headrest See: Head Restraints......................................... 154
Head Restraints
............................................154
Adjusting the Head Restraint......................... 155
Heated Exterior Mirrors...............................152
Heated Rear Window..................................152
Heated Seats
..................................................162
Rear Heated Seats............................................. 163
Heated Steering Wheel...............................85
Heating See: Climate Control......................................... 146
Hill Start Assist..............................................227 Switching the System On and Off..............228
Using Hill Start Assist....................................... 228Hints on Controlling the Interior
Climate..........................................................149
Defogging the Side Windows in Cold Weather.............................................................. 151
General Hints....................................................... 149
Quickly Cooling the Interior.............................. 151
Quickly Heating the Interior............................ 150
Recommended Settings for Cooling............151
Recommended Settings for Heating..........150
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes............................................................227
Home Screen
................................................509
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood..........328
I
Ignition Switch
................................................175
In California (U.S. Only)...............................311
Information Display Control......................85
Information Displays
....................................113
General Information........................................... 113
Information Messages
................................129
4WD........................................................................\
. 145
Active Park............................................................ 129
Adaptive Cruise Control................................... 130
Adaptive Steering............................................... 130
AdvanceTrac and Traction Control...............131
Airbag....................................................................... 131
Alarm and Security.............................................. 131
Automatic Engine Shutdown......................... 132
Battery and Charging System........................ 132
Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert System.................................................... 133
Collision Warning System............................... 134
Diesel Messages.................................................. 134
Doors and Locks................................................. 136
Driver Alert............................................................. 137
Drivetrain................................................................ 137
Engine...................................................................... 137
Fuel........................................................................\
.. 138
Keys and Intelligent Access............................ 138
Lane Keeping System....................................... 139
Maintenance........................................................ 139
MyKey..................................................................... 140
Off Road................................................................ 140
Park Aid................................................................... 141
Park Brake.............................................................. 141
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Manual Climate Control............................146
Manual Seats.................................................156
Manual Lumbar .................................................. 157
Moving the Seat Backward and Forward.............................................................. 157
Recline Adjustment............................................ 157
Memory Function.........................................159 Easy Entry and Exit Feature........................... 160
Linking a PreSet Position to your Remote Control or Intelligent Access Key Fob
........................................................................\
...... 160
Recalling a Preset Position............................. 160
Saving a Preset Position.................................. 160
Message Center See: Information Displays................................. 113
Mirrors See: Windows and Mirrors............................... 98
Mobile Communications Equipment......14
Moonroof.........................................................103 Bounce-Back....................................................... 104
Opening and Closing the Moonroof............103
Motorcraft Parts - 6.2L..............................422
Motorcraft Parts - 6.7L Diesel.................423
Motorcraft Parts - 6.8L..............................424
MyKey Troubleshooting
...............................65
MyKey ™.............................................................63
Principle of Operation........................................ 63
N
Navigation......................................................535 cityseeker.............................................................. 542
Destination Mode............................................... 537
Map Mode............................................................ 536
Navigation Map Updates................................ 543
Navigation Menu............................................... 540
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link................... 543
SYNC AppLink.................................................... 542
Waypoints............................................................. 541
Normal Scheduled Maintenance
..........584
Diesel Engine...................................................... 586
Gasoline Engine................................................. 585
O
Oil Change Indicator Reset.......................337 Oil Check
See: Engine Oil Check - 6.2L/6.8L...............333
See: Engine Oil Check - 6.7L Diesel............334
Opening and Closing the Hood..............328
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature.......................................................314
Obtaining a French Owner ’s Manual..........315
Overhead Console
........................................172
P
Parking Aids
...................................................235
Principle of Operation...................................... 235
Parking Brake.................................................227
Passive Anti-Theft System
.........................76
SecuriLock®........................................................... 76
PATS See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 76
Pedals................................................................86
Perchlorate.........................................................12
Phone...............................................................529 During a Phone Call.......................................... 533
Making Calls.........................................................532
Pairing Your Cell Phone for the First Time................................................................... 529
Phone Menu........................................................ 530
Receiving Calls.................................................... 533
Smartphone Connectivity.............................. 534
Text Messaging................................................... 534
Post-Crash Alert System..........................307
Power Door Locks See: Locking and Unlocking............................. 67
Power Running Boards................................80
Power Seats....................................................157 Multi-Contour Front Seats With Active
Motion ............................................................... 158
Power Lumbar..................................................... 158
Power Steering Fluid Check....................350
Power Take-Off.............................................213
Power Windows
.............................................98
Accessory Delay................................................... 99
Bounce-Back......................................................... 98
One-Touch Up or Down.................................... 98
Window Lock......................................................... 99
Protecting the Environment........................16
Puncture See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 408
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Diesel Exhaust Fluid Guidelines and
Information...................................................... 201
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Level.............................. 198
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Warning Messages and Vehicle Operations............................. 200
Filling the Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank..........198
Settings...........................................................546 911 Assist................................................................ 551
Ambient Lighting............................................... 558
Bluetooth............................................................. 548
Clock...................................................................... 548
Display................................................................... 559
General.................................................................. 556
Media Player........................................................ 547
Mobile Apps......................................................... 554
Navigation............................................................ 552
Phone.................................................................... 548
Radio....................................................................... 551
Sound.................................................................... 546
Valet Mode.......................................................... 560
Vehicle................................................................... 558
Voice Control....................................................... 559
Wi-Fi & Hotspot................................................. 556
Side Airbags.....................................................52
Sitting in the Correct Position..................154
Sliding Windows
...........................................102
Power Sliding Back Window.......................... 102
Snow Chains See: Using Snow Chains................................ 400
Snowplowing................................................300 Engine temperature while plowing..............301
Installing the Snowplow................................ 300
Operating the Vehicle with the Snowplow Attached........................................................... 301
Snowplowing with your Airbag Equipped Vehicle............................................................... 301
Transmission operation while plowing............................................................. 302
Spare Wheel See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 408
Special Notices
................................................13
New Vehicle Limited Warranty......................... 13
On Board Diagnostics Data Link Connector............................................................ 13
Special Instructions.............................................. 13
Using a Slide-In Camper.................................... 14
Using your Vehicle as an Ambulance............14 Using your Vehicle as a Stationary Power
Source................................................................... 14
Using your Vehicle With a Snowplow............14
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance..............................................589
Diesel Engine....................................................... 592
Exceptions............................................................ 597
Gasoline Engine................................................. 589
Speed Control See: Cruise Control............................................ 243
Spot Lamps......................................................93 Cargo and Trailer Hookup Lamps.................. 94
Stability Control
...........................................230
Principle of Operation...................................... 230
Starter Switch See: Ignition Switch............................................ 175
Starting a Diesel Engine - 6.7L Diesel..............................................................178
........................................................................\
........... 178
Automatic Engine Shutdown........................ 180
Cold Weather Operation................................. 180
Cold Weather Starting..................................... 180
Diesel Engine Fast Start Glow Plug System............................................................... 179
Vehicles with an Ignition Key.......................... 179
Vehicles with Keyless Start............................. 179
Starting a Gasoline Engine - 6.2L/ 6.8L.................................................................176
Automatic Engine Shutdown.......................... 177
Cold Weather Starting (Flexible Fuel Vehicles Only)................................................. 178
Failure to Start...................................................... 177
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes................178
Important Ventilating Information...............178
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Moving................................................................ 177
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Stationary.......................................................... 177
Vehicles with an Ignition Key.......................... 176
Vehicles with Keyless Start.............................. 177
Starting and Stopping the Engine..........175 General Information........................................... 175
Steering...........................................................259 Adaptive Steering............................................. 260
Power Steering................................................... 259
Steering Wheel...............................................82
Storage Compartments
..............................172
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Sunroof
See: Moonroof..................................................... 103
Sun Visors........................................................102
Illuminated Vanity Mirror................................. 103
Supplementary Restraints System.........46 Principle of Operation........................................ 46
Switching Off the Engine - 6.7L Diesel..............................................................183
Symbols Glossary.............................................8
SYNC™ 3
.......................................................498
General Information......................................... 498
SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting
.....................560
SYNC™ Applications and Services........................................................476
911 Assist............................................................... 476
SYNC Mobile Apps............................................ 478
SYNC™...........................................................460 General Information........................................ 460
SYNC™ Troubleshooting
.........................490
T
Tailgate Lock
.....................................................72
Tailgate Step....................................................73
Closing the Step.................................................... 74
Opening the Step................................................. 73
Tailgate...............................................................72
Technical Specifications See: Capacities and Specifications............420
Terrain Control..............................................233 Principle of Operation...................................... 233
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only)
........................312
Tire Care..........................................................382 Glossary of Tire Terminology........................ 384
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................................................. 382
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall........................................................... 385
Temperature A B C............................................ 383
Traction AA A B C.............................................. 383
Treadwear............................................................ 383
Tire Pressure Monitoring System..........400 Trailer Tire Pressure Monitoring
System.............................................................. 407
Vehicle Tire Pressure Monitoring System............................................................. 400Tires
See: Wheels and Tires..................................... 380
Towing a Trailer.............................................272 Load Placement................................................. 273
Towing Points...............................................308
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels..........................................................295
Emergency Towing............................................ 295
Recreational Towing......................................... 295
Towing..............................................................272
Traction Control
...........................................229
Principle of Operation...................................... 229
Trailer Reversing Aids..................................274 Principle of Operation...................................... 274
Setting Up Trailer Reverse Guidance..........274
Trailer Reverse Guidance................................. 274
Troubleshooting................................................. 278
Using Trailer Reverse Guidance..................... 277
Trailer Sway Control
....................................281
Transfer Case Fluid Check.......................349
Transmission Code Designation............426
Transmission.................................................208
Transporting the Vehicle...........................307
Type Approvals
.............................................637
RF Certification Logos for Blind Spot
Information System..................................... 643
RF Certification Logos for Mid Range Radar................................................................. 639
RF Certification Logos for Passive Anti-Theft System....................................... 640
RF Certification Logos for Radio Transceiver Module.............................................................. 642
RF Certification Logos for Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensor(s).................................. 637
U
Under Hood Overview - 6.2L...................329
Under Hood Overview - 6.7L Diesel............................................................330
F-Super Duty....................................................... 330
Scheduled Maintenance.................................. 331
Under Hood Overview - 6.8L
....................331
Under Seat Storage......................................172
Rear Under Seat Storage.................................. 172
Universal Garage Door Opener...............166 HomeLink Wireless Control System...........166
USB Port
.........................................................459
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Vehicle Care...................................................370
General Information......................................... 370
Vehicle Certification Label.......................426
Vehicle Identification Number................425
Vehicle Storage.............................................377 Battery.................................................................... 378
Body........................................................................\
. 377
Brakes..................................................................... 378
Cooling system................................................... 378
Engine..................................................................... 378
Fuel system.......................................................... 378
General................................................................... 377
Miscellaneous..................................................... 378
Removing Vehicle From Storage.................. 378
Tires........................................................................\
. 378
Ventilation See: Climate Control......................................... 146
VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number............425
Voice Control
...................................................84
W
Warning Lamps and Indicators
...............108
4X2........................................................................\
..... 111
4X4 HIGH................................................................ 112
4X4 LOW.................................................................. 111
Adaptive Cruise Control.................................. 108
Adaptive Steering.............................................. 108
Anti-Lock Braking System.............................. 109
Automatic High Beam...................................... 109
Battery.................................................................... 109
Blind Spot Monitor............................................ 109
Brake System....................................................... 109
Check Fuel Cap................................................... 109
Cruise Control....................................................... 110
Diesel Engine Brake............................................. 112
Diesel Exhaust Fluid............................................ 112
Direction Indicator............................................... 110
Door Ajar................................................................. 110
Electronic Locking Differential....................... 110
Engine Coolant Temperature.......................... 110
Engine Oil............................................................... 110
Fasten Seatbelt.................................................... 110
Front Airbag........................................................... 110
Front Fog Lamps................................................. 110High Beam.............................................................
110
Hill Descent........................................................... 110
Low Fuel Level...................................................... 110
Low Tire Pressure Warning.............................. 110
Powertrain Malfunction/Reduced Power/Electronic Throttle Control............111
Service Engine Soon............................................ 111
Stability Control.................................................... 111
Stability Control Off............................................. 111
Transmission Tow/Haul..................................... 111
Wait To Start.......................................................... 112
Water In Fuel.......................................................... 112
Washer Fluid Check....................................350
Washers See: Cleaning the Exterior.............................. 370
See: Wipers and Washers................................. 87
Waxing..............................................................371
Wheel Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 408
Wheels and Tires........................................380 General Information......................................... 380
Technical Specifications.................................. 418
Windows and Mirrors
...................................98
Windshield Washers.....................................88
Windshield Wipers.........................................87
Speed Dependent Wipers................................. 87
Wiper Blades See: Checking the Wiper Blades.................. 355
Wipers and Washers.....................................87
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