warning FORD F-150 2021 Owners Manual

WARNING: Do not dispose of fuel
in the household refuse or the public
sewage system. Use an authorized waste
disposal facility.
When refueling the vehicle fuel tank from
a fuel container, use the fuel filler funnel
included with your vehicle. See
Locating
the Fuel Filler Funnel (page 260).
Note: Do not use aftermarket funnels as
they may not work with the capless fuel
system and can damage it.
When refueling the vehicle fuel tank from
a fuel container, do the following:
1. Fully open the fuel filler door. 2.
Fully insert the fuel filler funnel into the
fuel filler inlet.
3. Add fuel to your vehicle from the fuel container.
4. Remove the fuel filler funnel.
5. Fully close the fuel filler door.
6. Clean the fuel filler funnel and place it back in your vehicle or correctly dispose
of it. Note:
If your vehicle runs out of fuel add a
minimum of
1.3 gal (5 L) of fuel to restart
the engine.
Note: You may need to switch the ignition
from off to on several times after refueling
to allow the fuel system to pump the fuel
from the tank to the engine. When
restarting, cranking time takes a few
seconds longer than normal.
Note: Extra funnels can be purchased from
an authorized dealer if you choose to
dispose of the funnel.
REFUELING
REFUELING SYSTEM OVERVIEW Fuel filler door.
A
Fuel filler inlet.
B
Fuel tank filler pipe.
C
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REFUELING YOUR VEHICLE -
EXCLUDING: HYBRID ELECTRIC
VEHICLE (HEV)
WARNING: When refueling always
shut the engine off and never allow
sparks or open flames near the fuel tank
filler valve. Never smoke or use a cell
phone while refueling. Fuel vapor is
extremely hazardous under certain
conditions. Avoid inhaling excess fumes. WARNING: Fuel vapor burns
violently and a fuel fire can cause severe
injuries. WARNING:
The fuel system may
be under pressure. If you hear a hissing
sound near the fuel filler inlet, do not
refuel until the sound stops. Otherwise,
fuel may spray out, which could cause
serious personal injury. WARNING:
Keep children away
from the fuel pump. Never let children
pump fuel. WARNING:
Do not pry open the
fuel tank filler valve. This could damage
the fuel system. Failure to follow this
instruction could result in fire, personal
injury or death. WARNING:
Stay outside your
vehicle and do not leave the fuel pump
unattended when refueling your vehicle. WARNING: Do not remove the fuel
pump nozzle from its fully inserted
position when refueling. WARNING:
Stop refueling when
the fuel pump nozzle automatically
shuts off for the first time. Failure to
follow this will fill the expansion space
in the fuel tank and could lead to fuel
overflowing. WARNING:
Do not overfill the fuel
tank. The pressure in an overfilled tank
may cause leakage and lead to fuel spray
and fire. WARNING:
Wait at least five
seconds before removing the fuel pump
nozzle to allow any residual fuel to drain
into the fuel tank.
1. Fully open the fuel filler door.
2. Select the correct fuel pump nozzle for
your vehicle. 3. Insert the fuel pump nozzle up to the
first notch. Keep the fuel pump nozzle
resting on the fuel tank filler pipe.
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4. Hold the fuel pump nozzle in position
A when refueling. Holding the fuel
pump nozzle in position B can affect
the flow of fuel and shut off the fuel
pump nozzle before the fuel tank is full. 5. Operate the fuel pump nozzle within
the area shown. Refer to A for left hand
drive or B for right hand drive. 6. When the pump shuts off, wait five
seconds, then raise the fuel pump
nozzle and slowly remove it.
7. Fully close the fuel filler door. Note:
Do not attempt to start the engine
if you have filled the fuel tank with incorrect
fuel. Incorrect fuel use could cause damage
not covered by the vehicle Warranty. Have
your vehicle immediately checked.
REFUELING YOUR VEHICLE -
HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE (HEV) WARNING: When refueling always
shut the engine off and never allow
sparks or open flames near the fuel tank
filler valve. Never smoke or use a cell
phone while refueling. Fuel vapor is
extremely hazardous under certain
conditions. Avoid inhaling excess fumes. WARNING: The fuel system may
be under pressure. If you hear a hissing
sound near the fuel filler inlet, do not
refuel until the sound stops. Otherwise,
fuel may spray out, which could cause
serious personal injury. WARNING:
Fuel vapor burns
violently and a fuel fire can cause severe
injuries. WARNING:
Keep children away
from the fuel pump. Never let children
pump fuel. WARNING:
Stay outside your
vehicle and do not leave the fuel pump
unattended when refueling your vehicle. WARNING:
Do not pry open the
fuel tank filler valve. This could damage
the fuel system. Failure to follow this
instruction could result in fire, personal
injury or death. WARNING: Do not remove the fuel
pump nozzle from its fully inserted
position when refueling.
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WARNING: Stop refueling when
the fuel pump nozzle automatically
shuts off for the first time. Failure to
follow this will fill the expansion space
in the fuel tank and could lead to fuel
overflowing. WARNING:
Do not overfill the fuel
tank. The pressure in an overfilled tank
may cause leakage and lead to fuel spray
and fire. WARNING:
Wait at least five
seconds before removing the fuel pump
nozzle to allow any residual fuel to drain
into the fuel tank.
1. When you stop your vehicle, shift into park (P) and switch the ignition off. 2.
Press the button on the left side of the
instrument panel next to the headlamp
switch to open the fuel filler door. The
fuel filler door can take up to 15
seconds to open before you can insert
a fuel filler nozzle.
3. Select the correct fuel pump nozzle for
your vehicle. 4. Insert the fuel pump nozzle up to the
first notch. Keep the fuel pump nozzle
resting on the fuel tank filler pipe. 5. Hold the fuel pump nozzle in position
A when refueling. Holding the fuel
pump nozzle in position B can affect
the flow of fuel and shut off the fuel
pump nozzle before the fuel tank is full.
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FUEL TANK CAPACITY -
HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE
(HEV)
Advertised Capacity
The advertised capacity is the maximum
amount of fuel that you can add to the fuel
tank when the fuel gauge indicates empty.
In addition, the fuel tank contains an empty
reserve. The empty reserve is an
unspecified amount of fuel that remains
in the fuel tank when the fuel gauge
indicates empty.
Note:
The amount of fuel in the empty
reserve varies and should not be relied upon
to increase driving range.
FUEL AND REFUELING –
TROUBLESHOOTING
FUEL AND REFUELING –
WARNING LAMPS If it illuminates when you are
driving, refuel as soon as
possible.
FUEL AND REFUELING –
INFORMATION MESSAGES
Refueling System Warning
If the fuel tank filler valve does not fully
close, a message could appear in the
information display. Message
Check Fuel Fill Inlet
If the message appears, do the following:
1. Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so and switch the engine off. 2. Shift into park (P) or neutral (N).
3. Apply the parking brake.
4. Fully open the fuel filler door.
5. Check the fuel tank filler valve for any
debris that may be restricting its
movement.
6. Remove any debris from the fuel tank filler valve.
7. Fully insert a fuel pump nozzle or the fuel filler funnel provided with your
vehicle into the fuel filler pipe. See
Locating the Fuel Filler Funnel
(page 260). This action should dislodge
any debris that may be preventing the
fuel tank filler valve from fully closing.
8. Remove the fuel pump nozzle or fuel filler funnel from the fuel filler pipe.
9. Fully close the fuel filler door.
Note: The message may not immediately
reset. If the message continues to appear
and a warning lamp illuminates, have your
vehicle checked as soon as possible.
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WHAT IS THE DIESEL
PARTICULATE FILTER
The diesel particulate filter is part of your
vehicle's emissions system and filters
harmful diesel particulates from the
exhaust gas.
HOW DOES THE DIESEL
PARTICULATE FILTER WORK
The diesel particulate filter reduces
emissions by trapping exhaust particles
before they reach the tailpipe. The system
must periodically clean the exhaust
particles that gather inside the filter. This
is carried out in three ways, passive
regeneration, active regeneration and
manual regeneration.
Passive Regeneration
In passive regeneration, the normal
exhaust system temperature cleans the
filter by oxidizing the soot. Cleaning occurs
during normal vehicle operating conditions
due to driving patterns.
Active Regeneration
Once the diesel particulate filter is full,
active regeneration raises the exhaust
temperature to eliminate the particles.
When the engine control module detects
that the diesel particulate filter is nearly
full of particulates, and you are not
operating your vehicle in a manner to allow
effective regeneration, messages appear
in the information display as a reminder
for you to drive your vehicle in order to
clean the diesel particulate filter. If you
drive your vehicle in a manner to allow
effective regeneration, the information
display shows a cleaning exhaust filter
message.
DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER
PRECAUTIONS WARNING: Do not park or idle your
vehicle over dry leaves, dry grass or other
combustible materials. The regeneration
process creates very high exhaust gas
temperatures and the exhaust will
radiate a considerable amount of heat
during and after regeneration and after
you have switched the engine off. This is
a potential fire hazard. WARNING:
When the Exhaust
Filter Cleaning message appears in the
information display, do not park near
flammable materials, vapors or
structures until filter cleaning is
complete. WARNING:
The normal operating
temperature of the exhaust system is
very high. Never work around or attempt
to repair any part of the exhaust system
until it has cooled. Use special care when
working around the diesel oxidation
catalytic converter or the diesel
particulate filter. The diesel oxidation
catalytic converter and the diesel
particulate filter heat up to very high
temperatures after only a short period
of engine operation and remain hot after
you switch the engine off.
Note: Avoid running out of fuel.
Note: During regeneration at low speed or
engine idle, you may smell a hot metallic
odor and could notice a clicking metallic
sound. This is due to high temperatures
reached during regeneration and is normal.
Note: Changes in the engine or exhaust
sound may be heard during the regeneration
process.
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Failure to perform active or manual
regeneration when instructed could result
in a clogged diesel particulate filter. If the
diesel particulate filter fills beyond the
regeneration threshold, your vehicle
disables the ability for active and manual
regeneration. This could result in
irreversible damage your vehicle Warranty
may not cover.
DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER
REQUIREMENTS
The diesel particulate filter on your vehicle
requires periodic regeneration to maintain
its correct function.
If your journeys meet one of the following
conditions:
•
You drive only short distances.
• You frequently switch the ignition on
and off.
• Your journeys contain a high level of
acceleration and deceleration.
You must carry out occasional trips with
the following conditions to assist the
regeneration process:
• Drive your vehicle in more favorable
conditions, which you will find at higher
vehicle speeds in normal driving, on a
main road or freeway for a minimum
of 20 minutes. This drive may include
short stops that will not affect the
regeneration process.
• Avoid prolonged idling and observe
speed limits and road conditions.
• Do not switch the ignition off.
• Select a suitable gear to ideally
maintain engine speed between 1500
and 3000 RPM. DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER
MANUAL REGENERATION
WHAT IS DIESEL PARTICULATE
FILTER MANUAL REGENERATION
Diesel particulate filter manual
regeneration allows you to manually start
regeneration of the diesel particulate filter
at idle to clean the filter.
Note:
If you are not sure whether your
vehicle has this feature, contact your
authorized dealer.
DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER
MANUAL REGENERATION
PRECAUTIONS WARNING: Stay clear of the
exhaust tailpipe during regeneration. Hot
exhaust gases can burn you badly.
You may not be able to use manual
regeneration if the service engine soon
warning lamp appears in the information
display.
Note: During the use of manual
regeneration, you may observe a light
amount of white smoke. This is normal.
DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER
MANUAL REGENERATION
REQUIREMENTS
You can use the manual regeneration
feature when a message appears in the
information display and you are not able
to drive in a manner that allows effective
automatic active regeneration or if you
choose to manually start the regeneration
of the diesel particulate filter while the
vehicle is idle.
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Before you start manual regeneration, do
the following:
•
Shift into park (P) and apply the
parking brake, on stable, level ground.
• Park your vehicle outside of any
structure.
• Park your vehicle 10– 15 ft (3–5 m)
away from any obstructions and away
from materials that can easily combust
or melt, for example paper, leaves,
petroleum products, fuels, plastics and
other dry organic material.
• Make sure there is a minimum of 1/8
tank of fuel.
• Make sure all fluids are at proper levels.
DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER
MANUAL REGENERATION
LIMITATIONS
You cannot use manual regeneration until
the diesel particulate filter load percentage
has reached 100%. The diesel particulate
filter load percentage fluctuates up and
down when driving your vehicle due to
active and passive regenerations.
If your vehicle is operated with significant
stationary operation, low speed drive
cycles less than
25 mph (40 km/h), short
drive cycles, drive time less than 15 minutes
or the vehicle does not fully warm up,
passive and active regeneration may not
sufficiently clean the diesel particulate
filter system.
Aftermarket devices or modifications to
the exhaust system may reduce the
effectiveness of the exhaust system as
well as cause damage to the exhaust
system or engine. This may also degrade
vehicle performance and could lead to
engine damage that may not be covered
by the vehicle Warranty. STARTING DIESEL PARTICULATE
FILTER MANUAL REGENERATION
Start with your vehicle engine and when it
has reached the normal operating
temperature, press the information display
control button on the steering wheel. See
Instrument Cluster Display
(page 178).
If the diesel particulate filter is near or at
saturation, a message requesting
permission to initiate filter cleaning
appears in the information display. See
What Is the Diesel Particulate Filter
(page 268). Answer yes to this prompt and
then follow the next prompts regarding
exhaust position required to initiate
manual regeneration. Be sure to
understand each prompt. If you are not
sure what is being asked by each prompt,
contact an authorized dealer. The display
confirms the operation has started and
when it has finished. You can also drive to
clean the filter. When the system is at the point
of oversaturation, the service
engine warning lamp illuminates
and a message appears in the information
display. You cannot initiate filter cleaning.
You must have your vehicle checked as
soon as possible.
Once manual regeneration starts, engine
speed increases to approximately 1600
rpm and the cooling fan speed increases.
You will hear a change in audible sound
due to engine speed and cooling fan speed
increases.
It is not necessary to open the hood on the
engine compartment. Once manual
regeneration completes, the engine speed
returns to normal idling. The exhaust
system remains very hot for several
minutes even after regeneration is
complete. Do not reposition the vehicle
over materials that could burn until the
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exhaust system has had sufficient time to
cool. Depending on the amount of soot
collected by the diesel particulate filter,
ambient temperature and altitude, manual
regeneration lasts approximately 30
minutes.
DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER
– TROUBLESHOOTING
DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER –
WARNING LAMPS
If filter service is required, the
engine control system warning
lamp illuminates in the
information display. If there are any issues with the
diesel particulate filter system,
the engine control system
warning lamp and a service
engine soon warning lamp
illuminate to inform you that
your vehicle requires service. Have your
vehicle checked as soon as possible.
DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER – INFORMATION MESSAGES Action
Message
Your vehicle has entered the cleaning mode. Various engineactions will raise the exhaust temperature in the Diesel
Particulate Filter system to burn off the particles (exhaust
soot). After the vehicle burns the particles off, the exhaust temperature will return to normal levels. This message is NORMAL.
Exhaust Filter Cleaning
The diesel particulate filter is full of particles (exhaust soot)
and you are not operating the vehicle in a manner that allows normal cleaning. Drive the vehicle above 30 mph (48 km/h)
until the message turns off.
Exhaust Filter Over-
loaded Drive to Clean
Exhaust Filter Over-loaded Clean Now
The diesel particulate filter is full of particles (exhaust soot)
and you are not operating the vehicle in a manner that allows normal cleaning. Drive the vehicle above
30 mph (48 km/h)
until the message turns off.
Exhaust Filter at Limit
Clean Now
Exhaust Filter at Limit Drive to Clean Now
Your diesel particulate filter is clean.
Exhaust Filter Drive
Complete
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Action
Message
Your diesel particulate filter is clean (OCR Only).
Exhaust Filter Cleaned
The manual regeneration process has stopped (OCR Only).
Exhaust Filter Cleaning
Stopped
You must have your vehicle serviced by an authorized dealer.
Ignoring this warning message could lead to reduced drivability and customer expense, including damage to the diesel
particulate filter. Your new vehicle warranty may not cover this damage.
Exhaust Filter Over Limit
Service Now
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