automatic transmission FORD F-250 2018 Workshop Manual

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360 Degree Camera...................................239
Advanced Camera Views............................... 239
Auxiliary Camera................................................ 242
Camera Views..................................................... 239
Center High-Mount Stop Lamp Camera
.............................................................. 241
Front Camera...................................................... 240
Keep Out Zone................................................... 240
Side Camera......................................................... 241
4
4WD See: Four-Wheel Drive...................................... 214
A
A/C See: Climate Control......................................... 146
About This Manual
...........................................7
ABS See: Brakes........................................................... 225
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes................................................................ 227
Accessories.....................................................574 Exterior style........................................................ 574
Interior style.......................................................... 574
Lifestyle.................................................................. 574
Peace of mind..................................................... 574
Accessories See: Replacement Parts
Recommendation............................................ 12
ACC See: Using Adaptive Cruise Control............244
Adjusting the Headlamps.........................355 Horizontal Aim Adjustment........................... 357
Vertical Aim Adjustment................................. 355
Adjusting the Pedals
....................................86
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: Manual Adjustable Steering
Column............................................................82
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: Power Adjustable Steering
Column............................................................82
End of Travel Position......................................... 83Airbag Disposal...............................................55
Air Conditioning
See: Climate Control......................................... 146
Air Filter See: Changing the Engine Air Filter - 6.2L/
6.8L.................................................................... 362
See: Changing the Engine Air Filter - 6.7L Diesel................................................................. 363
Alarm See: Anti-Theft Alarm........................................ 78
Ambient Lighting............................................97
Anti-Theft Alarm............................................78 Arming the Alarm................................................. 79
Disarming the Alarm........................................... 79
Using the System................................................. 79
Appendices...................................................609
Apps.................................................................543 ........................................................................\
.......... 543
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link................... 545
At a Glance
.........................................................17
Audible Warnings and Indicators.............112 Headlamps On Warning Chime...................... 112
Key in Ignition Warning Chime........................ 112
Parking Brake On Warning Chime.................112
Audio Control
...................................................83
Media........................................................................\
84
Seek, Next or Previous....................................... 84
Audio System
................................................445
General Information......................................... 445
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/ SYNC.............................................................448
Menu Structure.................................................. 450
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/ Touchscreen Display...............................453
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/ FM..................................................................446
Autolamps........................................................90 Windshield Wiper Activated
Headlamps........................................................ 90
Automatic Climate Control.......................147
Automatic High Beam Control
..................92
Automatic High Beam Indicator..................... 93
Switching the System On and Off.................92
Automatic Transmission
..........................208
Brake-Shift Interlock........................................... 211
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud or Snow................................................................... 212
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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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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
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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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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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