4WD FORD F-250 2020 User Guide

When driving with the full-size dissimilar
spare wheel and tire assembly, it is
recommended that you do not:
•
Exceed 50 mph (80 km/h) in 4WD.
• Engage 4WD unless the vehicle is
stationary.
• Use 4WD on dry pavement.
The usage of a full-size dissimilar spare
wheel and tire assembly can lead to
impairment of the following:
• Handling, stability and braking
performance.
• Comfort and noise.
• Ground clearance and parking at curbs.
• Winter weather driving capability. •
Wet weather driving capability.
• Four-wheel drive capability.
When driving with the full-size dissimilar
spare wheel and tire assembly additional
caution should be given to:
• Towing a trailer.
• Driving vehicles equipped with a
camper body.
• Driving vehicles with a load on the
cargo rack.
Drive cautiously when using a full-size
dissimilar spare wheel and tire assembly
and seek service as soon as possible.
Location of the Spare Tire and
Tools
See the following table for their locations: Location
Item
Under the vehicle, just forward of the rearbumper.
Spare tire - pick-up trucks only
Fastened to the floor pan behind the rear-most seat on the passenger side.
Jack
Regular Cab: Fastened to floor behind thedriver seat.
Jack handle, lug wrench, lug wrench exten-
sion - only provided on dual rear wheel vehicles. Super Cab and Crew Cab: Fastened to the
floor under the rear seat on the driver's side.
Tire Change Procedure WARNING:
The jack supplied with
this vehicle is only intended for changing
wheels. Do not use the vehicle jack other
than when you are changing a wheel in
an emergency. 418
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360 Degree Camera...................................232
Advanced Camera Views................................ 232
Auxiliary Camera................................................ 234
Bed View Camera.............................................. 234
Camera Views..................................................... 232
Front Camera...................................................... 233
Keep Out Zone.................................................... 233
Side Camera........................................................ 234
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4WD See: Four-Wheel Drive..................................... 207
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A/C See: Climate Control......................................... 139
About This Manual
...........................................7
ABS See: Brakes............................................................ 217
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes................................................................. 219
Accessories....................................................546
Accessories See: Replacement Parts
Recommendation............................................ 14
ACC See: Using Adaptive Cruise Control............237
Adjustable Pedals
..........................................83
Adjusting the Headlamps.........................370
Horizontal Aim Adjustment............................ 371
Vertical Aim Adjustment................................. 370
Adjusting the Pedals
.....................................83
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: Manual Adjustable Steering
Column
............................................................79
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: Power Adjustable Steering
Column
............................................................79
End of Travel Position........................................ 80
Memory Feature................................................... 80
Airbag Disposal
...............................................52
Air Conditioning See: Climate Control......................................... 139Air Filter
See: Changing the Engine Air Filter -
6.2L.................................................................... 346
See: Changing the Engine Air Filter - 6.7L Diesel................................................................. 347
See: Changing the Engine Air Filter - 7.3L..................................................................... 349
Alarm See: Anti-Theft Alarm......................................... 75
Ambient Lighting...........................................90 Adjusting the Brightness................................... 90
Switching Ambient Lighting Off.................... 90
Switching Ambient Lighting On..................... 90
Anti-Theft Alarm............................................75 Arming the Alarm................................................. 76
Disarming the Alarm........................................... 76
Using the System.................................................. 75
Appendices.....................................................581
Apps
.................................................................528
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link.................. 530
Using Apps on an Android Device...............529
Using Apps on an iOS Device........................ 529
Using Mobile Navigation on an Android Device................................................................ 529
At a Glance........................................................18
Audible Warnings and Indicators...........108 Headlamps On Warning Chime.................... 108
Key in Ignition Warning Chime...................... 108
Keyless Warning Alert...................................... 108
Parking Brake On Warning Chime...............108
Audio Control
..................................................80
You can operate the following functions
with the control:.............................................. 80
Audio System
................................................474
General Information.......................................... 474
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/ Touchscreen Display/SYNC 3..............474
Adjusting the Volume....................................... 475
Changing Radio Stations................................ 475
Selecting the Audio Modes............................ 475
Setting a Memory Preset................................ 475
Switching the Audio Unit On and Off.........475
Using Seek, Fast Forward and Reverse.............................................................. 475
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: SYNC.........476 Accessing the Apps Menu.............................. 476
Accessing the Clock Settings........................ 476
Accessing the Media Source Menu.............476
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Turbo Boost Gauge............................................
103
Type 1 and 2........................................................... 101
Type 3...................................................................... 102
Gearbox See: Transmission.............................................. 201
General Information on Radio Frequencies...................................................53
Intelligent Access................................................. 53
General Maintenance Information........553 Multi-Point Inspection..................................... 556
Owner Checks and Services.......................... 554
Protecting Your Investment........................... 553
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?.......................... 553
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?..................................................... 553
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada.........................................................325
Getting the Services You Need...............322 Away From Home.............................................. 322
Global Opening...............................................95
Opening the Windows....................................... 95
H
Handbrake See: Parking Brake..............................................219
Hazard Flashers
............................................316
HDC See: Using Hill Descent Control................... 226
Headlamp Adjusting See: Adjusting the Headlamps..................... 370
Headrest See: Head Restraints......................................... 147
Head Restraints.............................................147 Adjusting the Head Restraint......................... 148
Heated Exterior Mirrors..............................144
Heated Rear Window..................................144
Heated Seats
.................................................156
Rear Heated Seats............................................. 156
Heated Steering Wheel
................................81
Heated Windshield......................................144
Windshield Wiper De-Icer............................... 144
Heating See: Climate Control......................................... 139
Hill Start Assist
..............................................219
Switching the System On and Off..............220
Using Hill Start Assist...................................... 220Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate
- Vehicles With: Automatic
Temperature Control................................142
Defogging the Side Windows in Cold Weather............................................................. 143
General Hints........................................................ 142
Quickly Cooling the Interior............................. 143
Quickly Heating the Interior............................ 142
Recommended Settings for Cooling...........143
Recommended Settings for Heating..........143
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate - Vehicles With: Manual Temperature
Control...........................................................143
Defogging the Side Windows in Cold Weather............................................................. 144
General Hints........................................................ 143
Quickly Cooling the Interior............................. 143
Quickly Heating the Interior............................ 143
Recommended Settings for Cooling...........143
Recommended Settings for Heating..........143
Vehicle Stationary for Extended Periods During Extreme High Ambient
Temperatures.................................................. 144
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes............................................................219
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood...........337
Horn.....................................................................82
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Ignition Switch
...............................................168
In California (U.S. Only).............................323
Information Display Control........................81
Information Displays...................................109 General Information.......................................... 109
Information Messages................................120 4WD........................................................................\
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Active Park............................................................ 120
Adaptive Cruise Control.................................... 121
Adaptive Steering............................................... 122
AdvanceTrac and Traction Control..............122
Airbag...................................................................... 123
Alarm and Security............................................. 123
Automatic Engine Shutdown......................... 123
Battery and Charging System........................ 124
Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert System.................................................... 124
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Opening the Step..................................................
72
Tailgate...............................................................70
Technical Specifications See: Capacities and Specifications............429
Terrain Control..............................................226 Principle of Operation...................................... 226
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only).......................324
Tire Care..........................................................392
Glossary of Tire Terminology........................ 393
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................................................. 392
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall........................................................... 394
Temperature A B C............................................ 393
Traction AA A B C............................................... 392
Treadwear............................................................. 392
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
..........409
Trailer Tire Pressure Monitoring
System............................................................... 416
Vehicle Tire Pressure Monitoring System............................................................. 409
Tires See: Wheels and Tires..................................... 390
Towing a Trailer.............................................272 Load Placement................................................. 273
Towing Points
...............................................320
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels.........................................................304
Emergency Towing........................................... 304
Recreational Towing........................................ 304
Towing..............................................................272
Traction Control.............................................221 Principle of Operation....................................... 221
Trail Control Indicators...............................225
Trail Control
....................................................225
Trailer Reversing Aids..................................274 Conventional Trailer Setup............................. 276
Fifth Wheel and Gooseneck Trailer Setup................................................................. 278
Positioning Your Vehicle and Trailer............275
Pro Trailer Backup Assist With Trailer Reverse Guidance......................................... 274
Setting Up the System..................................... 275
Troubleshooting - Conventional Trailer................................................................. 282
Troubleshooting - Fifth Wheel and Gooseneck Trailer......................................... 287Using Pro Trailer Backup Assist....................
279
Using Trailer Reverse Guidance................... 280
Trailer Sway Control...................................290
Transfer Case Fluid Check
.......................366
Transmission Code Designation............436
Transmission..................................................201
Transporting the Vehicle............................319
Type Approvals
.............................................610
Radio Frequency Certifications for Blind
Spot Information System.......................... 610
U
Under Hood Overview - 6.2L...................338
Under Hood Overview - 6.7L Diesel.............................................................339
Under Hood Overview - 7.3L...................340
Under Seat Storage.....................................165 Front Under Seat Storage Compartment -
Vehicles With Locking Storage.................166
Front Under Seat Storage Compartment - Vehicles Without Locking Storage..........165
Rear Under Seat Storage................................ 166
Universal Garage Door Opener...............158 HomeLink Wireless Control System...........158
USB Port
.........................................................483
Locating the USB Ports................................... 483
Using Adaptive Cruise Control................237 Automatic Cancellation................................... 241
Blocked Sensor................................................... 242
Canceling the Set Speed................................ 240
Changing the Set Speed................................. 240
Detection Issues.................................................. 241
Following a Vehicle........................................... 238
Hilly Condition and Trailer Tow Usage.................................................................. 241
Overriding the Set Speed............................... 240
Resuming the Set Speed................................ 240
Setting the Adaptive Cruise Speed.............238
Setting the Gap Distance............................... 239
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control Off........................................................................\
241
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control On....................................................................... 238
Switching to Normal Cruise Control...........243
System Not Available....................................... 242
Using Four-Wheel Drive............................207 4WD Indicator Lights........................................ 207
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Driving Off-Road With Truck and Utility
Vehicles............................................................. 210
Electronic Shift-On-the-Fly (ESOF) 4WD system............................................................... 207
Entering and Exiting Rock Crawl Mode with Tremor Package............................................ 209
How Your Vehicle Differs from Other Vehicles............................................................. 210
Operating 4WD Vehicles with Spare or Mismatched Tires......................................... 209
Using the Electronic Shift on the Fly 4WD system.............................................................. 208
Using Hill Descent Control.......................226 Hill Descent Modes........................................... 226
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems..........................................................63
Using Power Running Boards.....................77 Automatic Power Deploy................................... 77
Automatic Power Stow....................................... 77
Bounce-back.......................................................... 78
Enabling and Disabling....................................... 77
Manual Power Deploy......................................... 77
Using Snow Chains....................................408
Using Stability Control...............................223 AdvanceTrac® with Roll Stability Control ™
(RSC®)............................................................. 223
Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player.............................................................491
Audio Voice Commands................................. 492
Media Sources..................................................... 491
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone............487 Accessing Features through the Phone
Menu................................................................. 488
Pairing a Phone.................................................. 487
Phone Controls.................................................. 488
Phone Voice Commands................................ 487
Using Traction Control................................221 Switching the System Off................................ 221
System Indicator Lights and Messages.......................................................... 221
Using Voice Recognition...........................485
Apps....................................................................... 508
Automatic Blower Motor Speed Reduction........................................................ 509
Climate.................................................................. 505
Entertainment.................................................... 504
General.................................................................. 503
Initiating a Voice Session............................... 485Navigation............................................................
507
Phone.................................................................... 506
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link.................. 508
System Interaction and Feedback.............486
Voice Settings.................................................... 509
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)........................325
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Vehicle Care..................................................380 General Information......................................... 380
Vehicle Certification Label.......................436
Vehicle Identification Number................435
Vehicle Storage
.............................................387
Body........................................................................\
387
Brakes.................................................................... 388
Cooling system................................................... 388
Disconnecting Your 12 Volt Battery.............388
Engine.................................................................... 388
Fuel system......................................................... 388
General.................................................................. 387
Miscellaneous ..................................................... 388
Removing Vehicle From Storage.................388
Tires........................................................................\
388
Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot
................................473
Ventilated Seats............................................157
Ventilation See: Climate Control......................................... 139
VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number............435
Voice Control
....................................................81
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Warning Lamps and Indicators...............104 Adaptive Cruise Control................................... 104
Adaptive Steering.............................................. 104
Anti-Lock Braking System.............................. 104
Automatic High Beam...................................... 104
Battery.................................................................... 105
Blind Spot Monitor............................................. 105
Brake System Warning Lamp........................ 105
Check 4X4............................................................. 105
Check Fuel Cap................................................... 105
Cruise Control...................................................... 105
Diesel Engine Brake........................................... 105
Diesel Exhaust Fluid.......................................... 105
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