jacking FORD F-250 2020 Owners Manual

USING POWER RUNNING
BOARDS
WARNING: In extreme climates,
excessive ice buildup may occur, causing
the running boards not to deploy. Make
sure that the running boards have
deployed, and have finished moving
before attempting to step on them. The
running boards will resume normal
function once the blockage is cleared. WARNING:
Switch off the running
boards before jacking or placing any
object under your vehicle. Never place
your hand between the extended running
board and your vehicle. A moving running
board may cause injury.
Note: Do not use the running boards, front
and rear hinge assemblies, running board
motors, or the running board underbody
mounts to lift your vehicle when jacking.
Always use proper jacking points.
Note: The running boards may operate
more slowly in cool temperatures.
Note: The running board mechanism may
trap debris such as mud, dirt, snow, ice and
salt. This may cause unwanted noise. If this
happens, manually set the running boards
to the deployed position. Then, wash the
system, in particular the front and rear hinge
arms, with a high-pressure car wash wand. Automatic Power Deploy The running boards extend down and out
when you open the door. This can help you
enter and exit your vehicle.
Automatic Power Stow
When you close the doors, the running
boards return to the stowed position after
a two-second delay.
Manual Power Deploy
You can manually operate the running
boards in the information display.
1. Select
Settings.
2. Select
Advanced Settings.
3. Select
Vehicle.
4. Select
Power Running Boards.
5. Select your desired power running board setting.
Set the running boards in the deployed
position to access the roof.
The running boards return to the stowed
position and enter automatic mode when
the vehicle speed exceeds 3 mph (5 km/h).
Enabling and Disabling
You can enable and disable the power
running board feature in the information
display.
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and the cable is slack. You will feel
some resistance when you turn the jack
handle assembly. If not replacing the
spare or flat tire to the underbody
storage area, raise the wheel retainer
up into the installed position.
10. Slide the retainer through the center of the spare tire wheel and remove
the spare tire. 11. Remove the wheel trim with the lug
wrench tip, or use the wheel trim tool
described later in this section.
12. Loosen each wheel lug nut one-half turn counterclockwise, but do not
remove them until the wheel is raised
off the ground. For dual rear wheel,
assemble the lug wrench and
extension tool together to access the
lug nuts. 13. Position the jack under the correct
jacking points according to following
pictures.
Removing Wheel Trim With Single
Wheels
1. Insert the flat end of the lug wrench between the wheel rim and the wheel
trim.
2. Carefully remove the wheel trim.
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The wheel trim removal tool is in the
storage bag near the lug wrench.
Rear Wheel Trim
1. Locate the notch in the wheel trim. 2.
Insert the wheel trim removal tool into
the notch in the wheel trim.
3. Rotate the wheel trim removal tool and
remove the wheel trim.
Jacking the Vehicle F-250 and F-350 Single Rear Wheel
Vehicles
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Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold
Climates.......................................................... 440
Automatic Transmission-Six Speed..........438
Automatic Transmission-Ten Speed.........438
Engine Coolant................................................... 439
Engine Oil............................................................. 439
Front Axle............................................................. 444
Fuel Tank............................................................... 441
Grease..................................................................... 441
Hydraulic Brake System.................................. 442
Locks...................................................................... 443
Power Steering System................................... 442
Rear Axle - 10.5.................................................. 444
Rear Axle - 11.8 ................................................... 445
Transfer Case...................................................... 443
Washer Reservoir............................................... 445
Capacities and Specifications - 6.7L Diesel............................................................446
Air Conditioning System................................. 446
Alternative Engine Oil for Biodiesel Fuel Blends (B20 Max)........................................ 450
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates ........................................................... 450
Alternative Engine Oil for Severe Duty Service............................................................... 451
Automatic Transmission................................. 447
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Tank.................452
Engine Coolant................................................... 448
Engine Oil............................................................. 448
Front Axle............................................................. 455
Fuel Tank................................................................ 451
Grease.................................................................... 452
Hydraulic Brake System.................................. 453
Locks...................................................................... 454
Power Steering System................................... 453
Rear Axle - 10.5................................................... 455
Rear Axle - 10.8.................................................. 456
Rear Axle - 11.8 ................................................... 456
Transfer Case...................................................... 454
Washer Reservoir............................................... 457
Capacities and Specifications - 7.3L..................................................................457
Air Conditioning System................................. 458
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates.......................................................... 460
Automatic Transmission................................ 458
Engine Coolant................................................... 459
Engine Oil............................................................. 459Front Axle.............................................................
464
Fuel Tank............................................................... 461
Grease..................................................................... 461
Hydraulic Brake System.................................. 462
Locks...................................................................... 463
Power Steering System................................... 462
Rear Axle - 10.5.................................................. 464
Rear Axle - 10.8.................................................. 465
Rear Axle - 11.8 (With HD Tow Option)............................................................. 465
Rear Axle - 11.8 (Without HD Tow Option)............................................................ 466
Transfer Case...................................................... 463
Washer Reservoir............................................... 467
Capacities and Specifications................429
Cargo Lamps...................................................90
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior............................... 381
Catalytic Converter......................................189 On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)................... 190
Readiness for Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) Testing.................................................... 191
Center Console..............................................165
Changing a Bulb...........................................372 Cargo Lamp and Central High Mounted
Brake Lamp Bulbs......................................... 374
Fog Lamp Bulbs.................................................. 373
Front Park and Direction Indicator Lamp Bulbs.................................................................. 372
Headlamp Bulbs................................................. 372
LED Lamps........................................................... 375
License Plate Lamp Bulb................................ 375
Rear Lamps, Brake Lamps, Rear Direction Indicator and Reversing Lamp
Bulbs.................................................................. 373
Changing a Fuse...........................................335 Fuses...................................................................... 335
Changing a Road Wheel.............................417 Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly
Information....................................................... 417
Jacking the Vehicle............................................ 422
Location of the Spare Tire and Tools..........418
Stowing the Flat Tire or Spare Tire..............427
Tire Change Procedure..................................... 418
Changing the 12V Battery.........................368 Battery Management System...................... 369
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 6.2L................................................................346
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