automatic transmission fluid FORD F-250 2018 Owner's Manual

When to Expect the Message Prompting You to Change Your Oil
Vehicle Use and Example
Miles (km)
Extended idling, 200-300 hours.
Extended hot or cold operation. Extreme
2,500–5,000 mi
(4,000–8,000 km) Maximum load or towing.
Extreme hot or cold operation.
Use of high sulfur diesel fuel.
Note: Use the appropriate special operating condition for maintenance information when
using high sulfur diesel fuels, operating your vehicle off-road or in dusty conditions, such as
unpaved roads.
Note: For every hour that your vehicle idles, it has accumulated the equivalent of
approximately 25 mi (40 km).
Normal Maintenance Intervals At Every Oil Change Interval as Indicated by the Information Display
1
Change the engine oil and filter. 2
Fuel and water separator. Drain if necessary or if indicated by the information display.
Refill the diesel exhaust fluid tank.
Rotate the tires 3
, inspect the tires for wear and measure tread depth.
Perform a multi-point inspection, recommended.
Inspect the air filter restriction gauge. Replace the filter if necessary.
Inspect the automatic transmission fluid level. Consult dealer for requirements.
Inspect the brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake linings, hoses and parking brake.
Inspect the engine and secondary cooling system coolant concentration freeze-point
protection, level and hoses.
Inspect the exhaust system and heat shields.
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At Every Oil Change Interval as Indicated by the Information Display
1
Inspect the front axle and U-joints. Lubricate any grease fittings. Four-wheel drive
vehicles.
Inspect the steering linkage, ball joints, suspension, tie-rod ends, driveshaft and U-joints.
Lubricate any grease fittings.
1 Do not exceed one year or 10,000 mi (16,000 km) between service intervals.
2 Reset the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after engine oil and filter changes.
3 Vehicles with dual rear wheels should rotate the front wheels when specified; rear wheels
only if unusual wear is noted. Other maintenance items
1
Replace the cabin air filter.
Every
20,000 mi
(32,000 km)
Replace the engine-mounted and frame-mounted fuel
filters.
Every
30,000 mi
(48,000 km) Inspect the engine and secondary cooling system coolant
concentration freeze-point protection, additive corrosion
inhibitor strength, coolant level, and hoses. Add coolant
additive if necessary.
Replace the air inlet foam filter.
Every
45,000 mi
(72,000 km)
Replace the front wheel bearing grease and grease seal
if using non-sealed bearings. Two-wheel drive vehicles.
Every
60,000 mi
(96,000 km)
Inspect the accessory drive belt or belts. 2
At
90,000 mi (144,000 km)
Change the crankcase ventilation filter element if
equipped. Dual rear wheel and incomplete chassis
configurations only.
Every
100,000 mi
(160,000 km)
Change the engine and secondary cooling system coolant. 3
Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter. Consult
dealer for requirements.
Every
150,000 mi
(240,000 km) Replace the accessory drive belt or belts if not replaced
within the last 100,000 mi (160,000 km)
Replace the front wheel bearings and seals if using non-
sealed bearings. Two-wheel drive vehicles.
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Understanding the Shift Positions of Your
Automatic Transmission........................... 208
Understanding your SelectShift Automatic ™ transmission......................... 210
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check............................................................346
Checking Automatic Transmission Fluid................................................................... 346
Autowipers........................................................87
Auxiliary Power Points................................170 110 Volt - 400 Watt Capacity AC Power
Outlet................................................................. 170
12 Volt DC Power Point..................................... 170
Locations............................................................... 170
Auxiliary Switches........................................575 Upfitter Interface Module............................... 578
B
Battery See: Changing the 12V Battery..................... 353
Bed Extender....................................................74
Grocery mode........................................................ 75
Tailgate mode........................................................ 74
Bed Ramps
....................................................268
Installing the Ramp Holder............................ 270
Stowing the Bed Ramp................................... 270
Using the Bed Ramp........................................ 269
Blind Spot Information System
..............252
Blind Spot Information System with Trailer
Tow..................................................................... 254
Switching the System Off and On..............256
System Errors...................................................... 256
Using the System............................................... 253
BLIS See: Blind Spot Information System..........252
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood..........328
Booster Seats
..................................................32
Types of Booster Seats...................................... 32
Brake Fluid Check........................................349
Brakes...............................................................225 General Information.......................................... 225
Breaking-In
....................................................298
Bulb Specification Chart..........................360 C
Cabin Air Filter................................................152
California Proposition 65
.............................12
Capacities and Specifications - 6.2L.................................................................427
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates............................................................ 431
Specifications..................................................... 428
Capacities and Specifications - 6.7L Diesel.............................................................432
Engine Oil Specifications............................... 438
Specifications..................................................... 434
Capacities and Specifications - 6.8L................................................................439
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates........................................................... 443
Specifications..................................................... 440
Capacities and Specifications...............420
Cargo Lamps....................................................97
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior.............................. 370
Catalytic Converter
......................................196
On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II).................... 197
Readiness for Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) Testing.................................................... 197
Center Console
...............................................172
Changing a Bulb...........................................357 Cargo Lamp and Central High Mounted
Brake Lamp Bulbs........................................ 359
Fog Lamp Bulbs................................................. 358
Front Park and Direction Indicator Lamp Bulbs.................................................................. 357
Headlamp Bulbs................................................. 357
License Plate Lamp Bulb............................... 360
Rear Lamps, Brake Lamps, Rear Direction Indicator and Reversing Lamp
Bulbs................................................................. 358
Changing a Fuse..........................................326 Fuses...................................................................... 326
Changing a Road Wheel..........................408 Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly
Information.................................................... 408
Location of the Spare Tire and Tools................................................................. 409
Removing the Spare Tire (With Spare Tire Carrier Only)................................................... 409
Tire Change Procedure.................................... 410
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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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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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