belt FORD F-450 2021 Workshop Manual
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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. NORMAL SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE
Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor
Your vehicle has an Intelligent Oil-Life
Monitor that determines when you should
change the engine oil based on how you
use your vehicle. By using several
important factors in its calculations, the
monitor helps reduce the cost of owning
your vehicle and reduces environmental
waste at the same time.
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Other Maintenance Items
Replace the cabin air filter.
Every 20,000 mi
(32,000 km)
Replace the engine air filter.
Every
30,000 mi
(48,000 km)
Replace the front wheel bearing grease and grease seal, if
you use non-sealed bearings.
Every
60,000 mi
(96,000 km)
Replace the spark plugs.
Every
100,000 mi
(160,000 km)
Inspect the accessory drive belt or belts. 1
Every
100,000 mi
(160,000 km)
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 you use non-
sealed bearings.
Change the axle(s) fluid. See exceptions.
Change the transfer case fluid, if applicable.
Change the engine coolant. 2
At
200,000 mi
(320,000 km)
1 If not replaced, inspect the belt or belts every
15,000 mi (24,000 km).
2 Initial replacement at 10 years or 200,000 mi (320,000 km), then every 5 years or
100,000 mi (160,000 km).
Diesel Engine
Electronic Air Filter Maintenance
Minder
Diesel engines have an electronic air filter
maintenance minder that indicates the
status of the engine air filter. You can find
this information within the Vehicle
Maintenance menu, in the information
displays. One of three indications are
possible:
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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 the U-
joints. Lubricate any grease fittings.
1 Do not exceed one year/10,000 mi (16,000 km) or 350 engine hours between service
intervals.
2 Reset the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after engine oil and filter changes.
3 Reset the engine air filter information monitor after you replace the air filter.
4 Rotate the front wheels on vehicles with dual rear wheels when specified. Only rotate
the rear wheels if you notice unusual wear. Brake Fluid Maintenance
1
Change the brake fluid. 2
Every three years
1 Perform this maintenance item every three years. Do not exceed the designated time
for the interval.
2 Brake fluid servicing requires special equipment available at your authorized dealer. Other Maintenance items
1
Replace the cabin air filter.
Every
20,000 mi
(32,000 km)
Replace the engine air filter. 2
Every
30,000 mi
(48,000 km) Replace the engine-mounted and frame-mounted fuel filters.
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 engine air inlet foam filter.
Every
50,000 mi
(80,000 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. 3
At
90,000 mi
(144,000 km)
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Other Maintenance items
1
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.
Change the axle(s) fluid. See exceptions.
Change the transfer case fluid, if equipped.
Change the engine and secondary cooling system coolant. 4
At
200,000 mi
(320,000 km)
1 You can perform these maintenance items within
3,000 mi (4,800 km) of the last oil
change. Do not exceed the designated distance for the interval.
2 Reset the engine air filter information monitor after you replace the air filter.
3 Perform follow-up inspections every 15,000 mi (24,000 km) after the initial inspection.
Replace the belt or belts at
150,000 mi (240,000 km).
4 Initial replacement at 10 years or 200,000 mi (320,000 km), then every 5 years or
100,000 mi (160,000 km).
SPECIAL OPERATING
CONDITIONS SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE
Gasoline Engine
If you operate your vehicle primarily in any
of the following conditions, you need to
perform extra maintenance as indicated.
If you operate your vehicle occasionally
under any of these conditions, it is not
necessary to perform the extra
maintenance. For specific
recommendations, see your dealership
service advisor or technician.
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Car Wash
See: Cleaning the Exterior.............................. 392
Catalytic Converter......................................195
On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)................... 196
Readiness for Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) Testing.................................................... 197
Center Console
................................................171
Changing a Bulb...........................................383
Cargo Lamp and Central High Mounted
Brake Lamp Bulbs........................................ 385
Fog Lamp Bulbs................................................. 384
Front Park and Direction Indicator Lamp Bulbs.................................................................. 383
Headlamp Bulbs................................................ 383
LED Lamps.......................................................... 386
License Plate Lamp Bulb............................... 386
Rear Lamps, Brake Lamps, Rear Direction Indicator and Reversing Lamp
Bulbs................................................................. 384
Changing a Fuse
..........................................346
Fuses...................................................................... 346
Changing a Road Wheel...........................429 Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly
Information..................................................... 429
Jacking the Vehicle............................................ 434
Location of the Spare Tire and Tools........430
Stowing the Flat Tire or Spare Tire.............439
Tire Change Procedure.................................... 430
Changing the 12V Battery.........................379 Battery Management System...................... 380
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 6.2L
.................................................................357
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 6.7L Diesel............................................................358
Air Filter Restriction Gauge............................ 359
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 7.3L.................................................................360
Changing the Engine-Mounted and Diesel Fuel Conditioner Module Fuel
Filters - 6.7L Diesel...................................386
Diesel Fuel Conditioner Module Filter................................................................... 386
Engine-mounted Fuel Filter.......................... 389
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter...............................................................356
Engine lubrication for severe service operation......................................................... 356Changing the Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot
Name or Password...................................478
Changing the Wiper Blades.....................382
Checking MyKey System Status..............64 MyKey Distance.................................................... 64
Number of Admin Keys...................................... 64
Number of MyKeys.............................................. 64
Checking the Wiper Blades.....................382
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance.................................................44
Child Restraint Positioning.........................35
Child Safety
......................................................22
General Information............................................ 22
Child Safety Locks..........................................37 Left-Hand Side...................................................... 37
Right-Hand Side................................................... 37
Cleaning Leather Seats
.............................397
With King Ranch Edition................................. 398
Without King Ranch Edition........................... 397
Cleaning Products
........................................391
Materials................................................................ 391
Cleaning the Engine
....................................393
Cleaning the Exhaust - 6.7L Diesel.......394
Cleaning the Exterior..................................392 Cleaning the Exterior Lamps......................... 392
Cleaning the Exterior Precautions...............392
Exterior Chrome Parts...................................... 392
Exterior Plastic Parts........................................ 392
Stripes or Graphics............................................ 392
Underbody........................................................... 393
Under Hood......................................................... 393
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens
.........................397
Cleaning the Interior...................................395
Cleaning the Wheels..................................399
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades...........................................................394
Clearing All MyKeys.......................................63
Climate.............................................................531 Accessing Rear Climate Controls................533
Accessing the Climate Control Menu..........531
Directing the Airflow.......................................... 531
Rear Climate Control Lock Indicator..........533
Setting the Blower Motor Speed.................. 531
Setting the Temperature.................................. 531
Switching Auto Mode On and Off................531
Switching Dual Zone Mode On and Off....................................................................... 532
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Severe Climates.................................................
365
Engine Coolant Check - 6.7L Diesel............................................................368
Adding Coolant.................................................. 368
Coolant Change................................................... 371
Engine and Secondary Cooling System Refill Procedure............................................. 370
Engine-driven Cooling Fan.............................. 371
Recycled Coolant............................................... 370
Severe Climates................................................... 371
Engine Coolant Check - 7.3L.....................371 Adding Coolant................................................... 372
Coolant Change.................................................. 374
Engine Coolant Temperature Management.................................................. 375
Engine-driven Cooling Fan (Fan Clutch).............................................................. 374
Fail-Safe Cooling................................................ 374
Recycled Coolant............................................... 373
Severe Climates.................................................. 374
Engine Emission Control...........................194
Engine Idle Shutdown.................................182
Engine Immobilizer See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 76
Engine Oil Capacity and Specification - 6.2L................................................................449
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates ........................................................... 450
Engine Oil Capacity and Specification - 6.7L Diesel...................................................450
Alternative Engine Oil for Biodiesel Fuel Blends (B20 Max)........................................ 452
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates........................................................... 452
Alternative Engine Oil for Severe Duty Service.............................................................. 453
Engine Oil............................................................. 450
Engine Oil Capacity and Specification - 7.3L.................................................................453
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates........................................................... 454
Engine Oil Check - 6.2L..............................352 Adding Engine Oil.............................................. 353
Engine Oil Check - 6.7L Diesel................354 Adding Engine Oil.............................................. 354
Engine lubrication for severe service operation ......................................................... 355Engine Oil Check - 7.3L..............................355
Adding Engine Oil.............................................. 355
Engine Oil Dipstick - 6.2L..........................352
Engine Oil Dipstick - 6.7L Diesel.............352
Engine Oil Dipstick - 7.3L...........................352
Engine Specifications - 6.2L.....................441 Drivebelt Routing................................................ 441
Engine Specifications - 6.7L Diesel.......441 Drivebelt Routing............................................... 442
Engine Specifications - 7.3L.....................442 Drivebelt Routing............................................... 443
Entertainment................................................521 AM/FM Radio...................................................... 522
Apps....................................................................... 530
CD........................................................................\
.... 528
HD Radio ™ Information (If
Available)......................................................... 525
SiriusXM® Satellite Radio (If Activated)........................................................ 523
Sources.................................................................. 522
Stereo or USB..................................................... 529
Supported Media Players, Formats and Metadata Information................................ 530
USB Ports............................................................. 530
Environment.....................................................19
Essential Towing Checks..........................305 Before Towing a Trailer..................................... 313
Dynamic Hitching Using the Rear View Camera System............................................ 306
Hitches................................................................... 307
Integrated Trailer Brake Controller...............310
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Watercraft (PWC)......................................... 314
Safety Chains..................................................... 309
Trailer Brakes...................................................... 309
Trailer Lamps........................................................ 313
Trailer Towing Connector............................... 305
When Towing a Trailer...................................... 313
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording.............................................. 11
Export Unique Options
.................................18
Extending the Remote Start Duration........................................................140
Exterior Mirrors
................................................96
Blind Spot Information System...................... 99
Clearance Lamps ................................................ 98
Direction Indicator Mirrors ............................... 98
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors............................... 96
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Heated Exterior Mirrors .....................................
98
Memory Mirrors ................................................... 98
Power Exterior Mirrors........................................ 96
PowerScope ™ Power Telescoping
Mirrors.................................................................. 97
Puddle Lamps....................................................... 98
Spot Lamps........................................................... 98
Telescoping Mirrors.............................................. 97
Trailer Towing Camera System....................... 98
F
Fastening the Seatbelts..............................39
Fastening the Cinch Tongue............................ 40
Seatbelt Locking Modes..................................... 41
Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy...............40
Using the Seatbelt with Cinch Tongue (Front Center Seat on Super Cab and
Crew Cab).......................................................... 39
Flat Tire See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 429
Floor Mats
.......................................................323
Fog Lamps - Front See: Front Fog Lamps........................................ 89
Foot Pedals See: Adjusting the Pedals................................. 84
Ford Credit
.........................................................15
US Only..................................................................... 15
Ford Protect...................................................563 Ford Protect Extended Service Plan
(CANADA ONLY).......................................... 564
Ford Protect Extended Service Plans (U.S. Only).................................................................. 563
Four-Wheel Drive
..........................................213
Front Axle Fluid Capacity and Specification..............................................466
Front Fog Lamps
............................................89
Front Fog Lamp Indicator................................. 89
Switching the Front Fog Lamps On or Off........................................................................\
. 89
Fuel and Refueling
.......................................184
Fuel Consumption........................................193
Advertised Capacity.......................................... 193
Fuel Economy...................................................... 193
Fuel Filter - 6.2L/7.3L..................................382
Fuel Quality - Diesel.....................................187 Biodiesel................................................................ 188
Diesel Fuel Additives ........................................ 189Fuel Requirements - Choosing The Right
Fuel: Vehicles Operated Where Ultra Low
Sulfur Diesel Fuel Is Not Required ..........187
Fuel Requirements - Choosing The Right Fuel: Vehicles Operated Where Ultra Low
Sulfur Diesel Fuel Is Required (United
States/Canada/Puerto Rico/U.S. Virgin
Islands And Other Locales) ...................... 187
Fuel Quality - E85........................................185 Choosing the Right Fuel - Flex Fuel
Vehicles............................................................. 185
Switching Between E85 and Gasoline............................................................ 186
Fuel Quality - Gasoline..............................186 Choosing the Right Fuel.................................. 186
Fuel Shutoff...................................................326
Fuel Tank Capacity - Diesel.....................457
Fuel Tank Capacity - Gasoline...............458
Fuses
................................................................339
Fuse Specification Chart..........................339 Engine Compartment Fuse Box................... 339
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel.................................................................. 343
G
Garage Door Opener
...................................164
Garage Door Opener See: Universal Garage Door Opener...........164
Gauges ..............................................................
102
DEF Gauge............................................................ 104
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge..........104
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge............................. 104
Fuel Gauge............................................................ 104
Transmission Fluid Temperature Gauge................................................................. 104
Turbo Boost Gauge............................................ 104
Type 1 and 2.......................................................... 102
Type 3..................................................................... 103
Gearbox See: Transmission.............................................. 207
General Information on Radio Frequencies...................................................55
Intelligent Access................................................. 55
General Maintenance Information.......565 Multi-Point Inspection..................................... 568
Owner Checks and Services......................... 566
Protecting Your Investment........................... 565
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Why Maintain Your Vehicle?.........................
565
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?..................................................... 565
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada.........................................................335
Getting the Services You Need...............332 Away From Home.............................................. 332
Global Opening..............................................96
Opening the Windows....................................... 96
H
Handbrake See: Parking Brake............................................. 225
Hazard Flashers...........................................326
HDC See: Using Hill Descent Control.................... 232
Headlamp Adjusting See: Adjusting the Headlamps...................... 381
Headrest See: Head Restraints.......................................... 151
Head Restraints
..............................................151
Adjusting the Head Restraint......................... 152
Heated Seats.................................................160 Rear Heated Seats............................................. 160
Heated Steering Wheel
................................82
Heating See: Climate Control - Vehicles With:
Automatic Temperature Control.............143
See: Climate Control - Vehicles With: Manual Temperature Control.................................... 147
Hill Start Assist.............................................225 Switching the System On and Off..............226
Using Hill Start Assist....................................... 226
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes............................................................225
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood..........348
Horn.....................................................................83
How Does the Rear Occupant Alert System Work
...............................................162
Hydraulic Power Steering Fluid Capacity and Specification
......................................472
I
Identifying the Climate Control Unit..................................................................143 Ignition Switch................................................174
In California (U.S. Only).............................333
Information Display Control
.......................82
Information Displays....................................110
General Information........................................... 110
Information Messages
.................................121
4WD........................................................................\
. 138
Active Park.............................................................. 121
Adaptive Cruise Control.................................... 122
Adaptive Steering............................................... 123
AdvanceTrac and Traction Control..............123
Airbag...................................................................... 124
Alarm and Security............................................. 124
Automatic Engine Shutdown......................... 124
Battery and Charging System........................ 125
Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert System.................................................... 125
Diesel Messages.................................................. 126
Doors and Locks.................................................. 128
Driver Alert............................................................. 129
Drivetrain................................................................ 129
Engine..................................................................... 129
Fuel........................................................................\
.. 130
Keys and Remote Controls............................. 130
Lane Keeping System......................................... 131
Maintenance.......................................................... 131
MyKey...................................................................... 132
Off Road................................................................. 132
Park Aid................................................................... 133
Park Brake.............................................................. 133
Power Steering.................................................... 134
Pre-Collision Assist............................................ 134
Remote Start........................................................ 135
Seats........................................................................\
135
Starting System .................................................. 135
Tailgate................................................................... 135
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.................. 136
Trail Control.......................................................... 136
Trailer....................................................................... 137
Installing Child Restraints
...........................24
Child Seats.............................................................. 24
Combining Seatbelt and LATCH Lower Anchors for Attaching Child
Restraints........................................................... 30
Front Seat Tether Strap Attachment (Regular Cab).................................................... 31
Rear Seat Tether Strap Attachment (Crew Cab and Super Cab)....................................... 32
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Use of Inboard Lower Anchors from the
Outboard Seating Positions (Center
Seating Use) .................................................... 29
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts (Except Front Center Position of Super Cab and Crew
Cab)...................................................................... 24
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts (Front Center Position of Super Cab and Crew
Cab)...................................................................... 26
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH)........................................... 28
Using Tether Straps............................................ 30
Instrument Cluster.......................................102
Instrument Lighting Dimmer.....................88
Instrument Panel
...........................................20
Interior Air Quality........................................150
Interior Lamps
.................................................90
Front Interior Lamp............................................. 90
Rear Interior Lamps.............................................. 91
Interior Mirror
...................................................99
Auto-Dimming Mirror......................................... 99
Manual Dimming Mirror..................................... 99
Introduction........................................................9
J
Jump Starting the Vehicle.........................327 Connecting the Jumper Cables..................... 327
Jump Starting...................................................... 328
Preparing Your Vehicle..................................... 327
Removing the Jumper Cables....................... 328
K
Keyless Entry...................................................69 SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRY
KEYPAD.............................................................. 69
Keyless Starting
.............................................175
Keys and Remote Controls.........................55
L
Lane Keeping System
.................................251
Switching the System On and Off...............252
System Display................................................... 252
System Settings................................................. 252
Troubleshooting................................................. 253Lighting Control
..............................................87
Flashing the Headlamp High Beam..............88
Headlamp High Beam........................................ 87
Lighting...............................................................87 General Information............................................ 87
Limited Slip Differential..............................221
Load Carrying
..................................................271
Load Carrying Precautions........................271
Locating the Cabin Air Filter.....................150
Locating the Safety Compliance Certification Labels
..................................272
Locking and Unlocking................................66 Activating Intelligent Access........................... 66
Autolock.................................................................. 68
Battery Saver......................................................... 68
Illuminated Entry.................................................. 68
Power Door Locks................................................ 66
Remote Control.................................................... 66
Smart Unlock......................................................... 67
Smart Unlocks for Intelligent Access Keys....................................................................... 67
Lug Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 429
M
Maintenance
.................................................348
General Information......................................... 348
Manual Seats
.................................................153
Manual Lumbar .................................................. 154
Moving the Seat Backward and Forward............................................................. 154
Recline Adjustment........................................... 154
Memory Function..........................................157 Easy Entry and Exit Feature............................ 158
Linking a PreSet Position to your Remote Control or Intelligent Access Key Fob
........................................................................\
....... 157
Recalling a Preset Position.............................. 157
Saving a Preset Position................................... 157
Message Center See: Information Displays................................ 110
Mirrors See: Windows and Mirrors................................ 95
Mobile Communications Equipment.......17
Moonroof........................................................100 Bounce-Back
........................................................ 101
Opening and Closing the Moonroof...........100
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