check oil FORD F-450 2019 Owner's Manual

Check Every Month
Air filter restriction gauge. 1
Engine oil level.
Function of all interior and exterior lights.
Tires including the spare for wear and proper pressure. Windshield washer fluid level.
Fuel and water separator. Drain if necessary or if indicated by the information display. 1
Holes and slots in the tail pipe to make sure they are functional and clear of debris. 1
1 Diesel vehicles only. Check Every Six Months
Battery connections. Clean if necessary.
Body and door drain holes for obstructions. Clean if necessary. Cooling system fluid level and coolant strength.
Door weatherstrips for wear. Lubricate if necessary.
Hinges, latches and outside locks for proper operation. Lubricate if necessary. Parking brake for proper operation.
Safety belts and seat latches for wear and function.
Safety warning lamps, brake, ABS, airbag and safety belt for operation.
Washer spray and wiper operation. Clean or replace blades as necessary.
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Multi-Point Inspection
In order to keep your vehicle running right,
it is important to have the systems on your
vehicle checked regularly. This can help
identify potential issues and prevent major
problems. We recommend having the
following multi-point inspection performed
at every scheduled maintenance interval
to help make sure your vehicle keeps
running great.Multi-Point Inspection
Hazard warning system operation
Accessory drive belt or belts
Horn operation
Battery performance
Radiator, cooler, heater and air conditioninghoses
Engine air filter
Suspension components for leaks ordamage
Exhaust system
Steering and linkage
Exterior lamps operation
Tires including the spare for wear andproper pressure 2
Fluid levels 1
; fill if necessary
Windshield for cracks, chips or pits
For oil and fluid leaks
Washer spray and wiper operation
Half-shaft dust boots
1 Brake, coolant recovery reservoir, automatic transmission and window washer
2 If your vehicle is equipped with a temporary mobility kit, check the tire sealant expiration
Use By date on the canister. Replace as needed.
Be sure to ask your dealership service
advisor or technician about the multi-point
vehicle inspection. It is a comprehensive
way to perform a thorough inspection of
your vehicle. Your checklist gives you
immediate feedback on the overall
condition of your vehicle.
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Off-road Operation
Change the rear axle fluid (Dana rear axles only - some F-
350s; all F-450s and F-550s).
Every 50,000 mi
(80,000 km)
Change the transfer case fluid. (Four-wheel drive vehicles)
Inspect the front axle fluid. (Four-wheel drive vehicles)
1 Vehicles with dual rear wheels should rotate the front wheels when specified; rear wheels
only if unusual wear is noted.
2 Reset the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after engine oil and filter changes. Using Biodiesel, up to and Including 20% Biodiesel (B20)
Change the engine oil and filter as indicated by the
information display, and perform the services listed in the
scheduled maintenance chart.
As required
Replace the engine-mounted and frame-mounted fuel
filters.
Every
15,000 mi
(24,000 km), six months or
300 engine hours Using Fuel Other Than Ultra-low Sulfur Diesel Fuel - Vehicles Operated Where Ultra-low
Sulfur Diesel Fuel is not Required or Available
Change engine oil and filter.
Every
2,500 mi (4,000 km)
or three months (if using
high sulfur fuel with more
than 500 ppm sulfur)
Change engine oil and filter.
Every
5,000 mi (8,000 km)
or six months (if using high
sulfur fuel with fewer than
500 ppm sulfur)
Exceptions
Axle and Transfer Case Maintenance
Axle(s) and transfer case (4X4 only) fluid
changes or level checks are not required
unless a leak is suspected or the assembly
has been submerged in water. During long
periods of trailer towing with outside
temperatures above
70°F (21°C) or at wide-open throttle for long periods above
45 mph (72 km/h)
, change the rear axle
fluid every 30,000 mi (48,000 km) if the
rear axle is filled with non-synthetic fluid.
This interval can be waived and the
150,000 mi (240,000 km) service interval
can continue if the rear axle is filled with
75W140 synthetic gear fluid meeting Ford
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Cabin Air Filter.................................................151
Capacities and Specifications - 6.2L
................................................................426
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold
Climates........................................................... 430
Specifications...................................................... 427
Capacities and Specifications - 6.7L Diesel
..............................................................431
Engine Oil Specifications................................ 435
Specifications..................................................... 432
Capacities and Specifications - 6.8L
................................................................437
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold
Climates............................................................ 441
Specifications..................................................... 438
Capacities and Specifications.................419
Cargo Lamps
...................................................96
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior.............................. 369
Catalytic Converter
......................................194
On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)................... 195
Readiness for Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) Testing................................................... 195
Center Console
..............................................170
Changing a Bulb..........................................358 Cargo Lamp and Central High Mounted
Brake Lamp Bulbs......................................... 361
Fog Lamp Bulbs................................................. 359
Front Park and Direction Indicator Lamp Bulbs................................................................. 358
Headlamp Bulbs................................................ 358
LED Bulb............................................................... 359
LED Lamps........................................................... 359
License Plate Lamp Bulb................................. 361
Rear Lamps, Brake Lamps, Rear Direction Indicator and Reversing Lamp
Bulbs................................................................. 360
Changing a Fuse...........................................327 Fuses....................................................................... 327
Changing a Road Wheel..........................406 Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly
Information.................................................... 406
Location of the Spare Tire and Tools.........407
Removing the Spare Tire (With Spare Tire Carrier Only)................................................... 407
Tire Change Procedure................................... 409Changing the 12V Battery.........................354
Battery Management System....................... 355
Changing the Crankcase Vent Filter Element.........................................................337
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 6.2L/ 6.8L.................................................................361
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 6.7L Diesel.............................................................362
Air Filter Restriction Gauge............................ 364
Changing the Engine-Mounted and Diesel Fuel Conditioner Module Fuel
Filters - 6.7L Diesel...................................364
Diesel Fuel Conditioner Module Filter................................................................... 365
Engine-mounted Fuel Filter........................... 367
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter...............................................................336
Engine lubrication for severe service operation.......................................................... 337
Changing the Wiper Blades.....................356
Checking MyKey System Status...............67 MyKey Distance..................................................... 67
Number of Admin Keys...................................... 67
Number of MyKeys............................................... 67
Checking the Wiper Blades.....................356
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance.................................................45
Child Restraint Positioning.........................35
Child Safety......................................................20 General Information............................................ 20
Child Safety Locks..........................................37 Left-Hand Side...................................................... 37
Right-Hand Side................................................... 37
Cleaning Leather Seats..............................374 With King Ranch Edition.................................. 375
Without King Ranch Edition........................... 374
Cleaning Products
.......................................369
Materials............................................................... 369
Cleaning the Engine.....................................371
Cleaning the Exhaust - 6.7L Diesel.........371
Cleaning the Exterior
..................................369
Cleaning the Headlamps................................ 370
Exterior Chrome Parts...................................... 370
Exterior Plastic Parts........................................ 370
Stripes or Graphics............................................ 370
Underbody........................................................... 370
Under Hood.......................................................... 370
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Regeneration......................................................
200
Digital Radio...................................................451 HD Radio Reception and Station
Troubleshooting............................................ 452
Direction Indicators.......................................95
Doors and Locks.............................................69
Draining the Fuel Filter Water Trap - 6.7L Diesel..............................................................351
Draining the Diesel Fuel Conditioner Module.............................................................. 352
Filter Location...................................................... 351
Driver Alert.....................................................249 Using Driver Alert............................................... 249
Driver and Passenger Airbags...................48 Children and Airbags........................................... 53
Passenger Airbag On and Off Switch .........48
Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating Adjustment........................................................ 53
Driving Aids
....................................................249
Driving Hints..................................................299
Driving Through Water..............................300
DRL See: Daytime Running Lamps......................... 93
E
Economical Driving.....................................299
Electromagnetic Compatibility
.............608
Electronic Locking Differential.................221 Activating the Electronic Locking
Differential........................................................ 221
Emission Law.................................................193 Noise Emissions Warranty, Prohibited
Tampering Acts and Maintenance..........194
Tampering With a Noise Control System............................................................... 193
End User License Agreement..................610 VEHICLE SOFTWARE END USER LICENSE
AGREEMENT (EULA) ................................. 610
Engine Block Heater.....................................181 Using the Engine Block Heater...................... 182
Engine Coolant Check - 6.2L/6.8L........339 Adding Coolant.................................................. 340
Engine Coolant Temperature Management
.................................................. 342
Fail-Safe Cooling................................................ 341
Recycled Coolant.............................................. 340
Severe Climates.................................................. 341Engine Coolant Check - 6.7L
Diesel.............................................................343
Adding Coolant................................................... 343
Coolant Change................................................. 346
Engine and Secondary Cooling System Refill Procedure............................................. 345
Engine-driven Cooling Fan............................. 346
Recycled Coolant............................................... 345
Severe Climates................................................. 346
Engine Emission Control
............................193
Engine Idle Shutdown..................................181
Engine Immobilizer See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 78
Engine Oil Check - 6.2L/6.8L..................334 Adding Engine Oil.............................................. 334
Engine Oil Check - 6.7L Diesel................335 Adding Engine Oil.............................................. 336
Engine lubrication for severe service operation ......................................................... 336
Engine Oil Dipstick - 6.2L/6.8L...............334
Engine Oil Dipstick - 6.7L Diesel.............334
Engine Specifications - 6.2L....................419 Drivebelt Routing................................................ 419
Engine Specifications - 6.7L Diesel.......419 Drivebelt Routing............................................... 420
Engine Specifications - 6.8L...................420 Drivebelt Routing................................................ 421
Entertainment...............................................515 AM/FM Radio....................................................... 516
Apps........................................................................\
524
Bluetooth Stereo or USB................................ 523
CD (If equipped)................................................ 522
HD Radio ™ Information (If
Available)......................................................... 519
SiriusXM® Satellite Radio (If Activated)......................................................... 517
Sources................................................................... 516
Supported Media Players, Formats and Metadata Information................................ 524
USB Ports............................................................. 524
Environment......................................................17
Essential Towing Checks..........................287 Before Towing a Trailer.................................... 294
Dynamic Hitching Using the Rear View Camera System............................................ 288
Hitches.................................................................. 289
Integrated Trailer Brake Controller..............292
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Setting the Blower Motor Speed..................
145
Setting the Temperature................................. 145
Switching Maximum Air Conditioning On and Off.............................................................. 146
Switching Maximum Defrost On and Off....................................................................... 146
Switching Recirculated Air On and Off....................................................................... 146
Switching the Air Conditioning On and Off........................................................................\
145
Switching the Climate Control On and Off....................................................................... 146
Manual Seats.................................................154
Manual Lumbar .................................................. 155
Moving the Seat Backward and Forward............................................................. 155
Recline Adjustment........................................... 155
Media Hub
......................................................456
Memory Function.........................................158
Easy Entry and Exit Feature............................ 159
Linking a PreSet Position to your Remote Control or Intelligent Access Key Fob
........................................................................\
...... 158
Recalling a Preset Position............................. 158
Saving a Preset Position.................................. 158
Message Center See: Information Displays................................. 112
Mirrors See: Windows and Mirrors................................ 97
Mobile Communications Equipment
......16
Moonroof.........................................................102 Bounce-Back....................................................... 103
Opening and Closing the Moonroof............102
Motorcraft Parts - 6.2L...............................421
Motorcraft Parts - 6.7L Diesel
.................422
Motorcraft Parts - 6.8L..............................423
MyKey – Troubleshooting...........................67
MyKey ™.............................................................65
Principle of Operation........................................ 65
N
Navigation
......................................................533
cityseeker............................................................. 540
Destination Mode.............................................. 535
Map Mode............................................................. 533
Navigation Map Updates................................. 541
Navigation Menu................................................ 538SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link....................
541
SYNC AppLink.................................................... 540
Waypoints............................................................ 539
Normal Scheduled Maintenance
..........584
Diesel Engine....................................................... 585
Gasoline Engine................................................. 584
O
Oil Change Indicator Reset
......................338
Oil Check See: Engine Oil Check - 6.2L/6.8L..............334
See: Engine Oil Check - 6.7L Diesel.............335
Opening and Closing the Hood..............329
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature......................................................316
Obtaining a French Owner ’s Manual..........316
Overhead Console........................................170
P
Parking Aids
...................................................233
Principle of Operation...................................... 233
Parking Brake
.................................................225
Passive Anti-Theft System.........................78 SecuriLock®........................................................... 78
PATS See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 78
Perchlorate........................................................14
Phone...............................................................527 During a Phone Call........................................... 531
Making Calls........................................................ 530
Pairing Your Cell Phone for the First Time................................................................... 528
Phone Menu........................................................ 528
Receiving Calls..................................................... 531
Smartphone Connectivity.............................. 532
Text Messaging................................................... 532
Post-Crash Alert System
..........................308
Power Door Locks See: Locking and Unlocking............................. 69
Power Running Boards................................82
Power Seats
....................................................155
Adjusting the Lumbar Support..................... 156
Adjusting the Multi-Contour Front Seats With Active Motion ...................................... 156
Power Steering Fluid Check....................350
Power Take-Off
..............................................211
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Phone Voice Commands................................
463
Receiving Calls................................................... 465
System Settings.................................................. 471
Text Messaging................................................... 467
Using Traction Control................................227 Switching the System Off............................... 227
System Indicator Lights and Messages.......................................................... 227
Using Voice Recognition...........................459
Audio Voice Commands................................. 509
Climate Voice Commands.............................. 510
Initiating a Voice Session................................ 459
Mobile App Voice Commands....................... 513
Navigation Voice Commands........................ 512
Phone Voice Commands................................ 510
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link Voice Commands...................................................... 513
System Interaction and Feedback.............460
Voice Settings Commands............................. 514
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)
.........................314
V
Vehicle Care
...................................................369
General Information......................................... 369
Vehicle Certification Label.......................425
Vehicle Identification Number................424
Vehicle Storage.............................................376 Battery.................................................................... 377
Body........................................................................\
376
Brakes..................................................................... 377
Cooling system.................................................... 377
Engine..................................................................... 377
Fuel system........................................................... 377
General.................................................................. 376
Miscellaneous...................................................... 377
Removing Vehicle From Storage.................. 377
Tires........................................................................\
. 377
Ventilation See: Climate Control......................................... 145
VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number............424
Voice Control
...................................................86 W
Warning Lamps and Indicators
...............107
4X2........................................................................\
..... 111
4X4 HIGH................................................................. 111
4X4 LOW.................................................................. 111
Adaptive Cruise Control................................... 107
Adaptive Steering............................................... 107
Anti-Lock Braking System............................... 107
Automatic High Beam...................................... 107
Battery.................................................................... 108
Blind Spot Monitor............................................ 108
Brake System Warning Lamp........................ 108
Check 4X4............................................................ 108
Check Fuel Cap................................................... 108
Cruise Control...................................................... 108
Diesel Engine Brake........................................... 108
Diesel Exhaust Fluid.......................................... 108
Direction Indicator............................................. 109
Door Ajar................................................................ 109
Electronic Locking Differential...................... 109
Engine Coolant Temperature........................ 109
Engine Oil.............................................................. 109
Fasten Seatbelt.................................................. 109
Front Airbag......................................................... 109
Front Fog Lamps................................................ 109
High Beam............................................................ 109
Hill Descent.......................................................... 109
Low Fuel Level..................................................... 109
Low Tire Pressure Warning............................. 109
Powertrain Malfunction/Reduced Power/Electronic Throttle Control..........110
Service Engine Soon........................................... 110
Stability Control................................................... 110
Stability Control Off........................................... 110
Transmission Tow/Haul.................................... 110
Wait To Start......................................................... 110
Water In Fuel......................................................... 110
Warning Triangle
.........................................305
Washer Fluid Check.....................................351
Washers See: Cleaning the Exterior.............................. 369
See: Wipers and Washers................................. 89
Waxing..............................................................371
Wheel Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 406
Wheels and Tires.........................................379 General Information.......................................... 379
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