FORD F-550 2018 Owners Manual

2018 SUPER DUTY Owner’s Manual
2018 SUPER DUTY Owner’s Manual
January 2018
Second Printing
Owner’s Manual Super Duty
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Introduction
About This Manual
..........................................7
Symbols Glossary ............................................
8
Data Recording ...............................................
10
California Proposition 65 .............................
12
Perchlorate ........................................................
12
Ford Credit ........................................................
12
Replacement Parts Recommendation ........................................................................\
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12
Special Notices ...............................................
13
Mobile Communications Equipment ........................................................................\
...
14
Export Unique Options ................................
15
Environment
Protecting the Environment .......................
16
At a Glance
Instrument Panel Overview ........................
17
Child Safety
General Information ......................................
19
Installing Child Restraints ..........................
20
Booster Seats .................................................
32
Child Restraint Positioning ........................
34
Child Safety Locks ........................................
35
Seatbelts
Principle of Operation ..................................
37
Fastening the Seatbelts .............................
38
Seatbelt Height Adjustment .....................
42
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime ............................................................
42
Seatbelt Reminder .......................................
43
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance ...............................................
44
Seatbelt Extension .......................................
45Supplementary Restraints
System
Principle of Operation .................................
46
Driver and Passenger Airbags ...................
47
Side Airbags ....................................................
52
Safety Canopy ™............................................
53
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator .......
54
Airbag Disposal ..............................................
55
Keys and Remote Controls
General Information on Radio Frequencies .................................................
56
Remote Control .............................................
56
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control ........................................................................\
..
62
MyKey ™
Principle of Operation .................................
63
Creating a MyKey ..........................................
64
Clearing All MyKeys ......................................
65
Checking MyKey System Status ..............
65
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems ........................................................
65
MyKey Troubleshooting ..............................
65
Doors and Locks
Locking and Unlocking ................................
67
Keyless Entry ...................................................
70
Tailgate
Tailgate Lock ....................................................
72
Removing the Tailgate .................................
72
Tailgate Step ...................................................
73
Bed Extender ...................................................
74
Security
Passive Anti-Theft System ........................
76
Anti-Theft Alarm ...........................................
78
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Power Running Boards
Using Power Running Boards
..................80
Steering Wheel
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: Manual Adjustable Steering
Column .........................................................
82
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: Power Adjustable Steering
Column .........................................................
82
Audio Control ..................................................
83
Voice Control ..................................................
84
Cruise Control ................................................
84
Information Display Control ......................
85
Heated Steering Wheel ..............................
85
Pedals
Adjusting the Pedals ...................................
86
Wipers and Washers
Windshield Wipers ........................................
87
Autowipers .......................................................
87
Windshield Washers ....................................
88
Lighting
General Information ....................................
89
Lighting Control .............................................
89
Autolamps .......................................................
90
Instrument Lighting Dimmer ....................
90
Daytime Running Lamps .............................
91
Automatic High Beam Control .................
92
Front Fog Lamps ...........................................
93
Direction Indicators ......................................
93
Spot Lamps .....................................................
93
Interior Lamps ................................................
94
Ambient Lighting ...........................................
97
Cargo Lamps ...................................................
97
Windows and Mirrors
Power Windows ............................................
98Global Opening
.............................................
99
Exterior Mirrors ...............................................
99
Interior Mirror ..................................................
101
Sliding Windows ..........................................
102
Sun Visors .......................................................
102
Moonroof ........................................................
103
Instrument Cluster
Gauges ............................................................
105
Warning Lamps and Indicators ..............
108
Audible Warnings and Indicators ............
112
Information Displays
General Information ....................................
113
Information Messages ...............................
129
Climate Control
Manual Climate Control ...........................
146
Automatic Climate Control ......................
147
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate ........................................................................\
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149
Heated Rear Window .................................
152
Heated Exterior Mirrors ..............................
152
Cabin Air Filter ...............................................
152
Remote Start .................................................
152
Seats
Sitting in the Correct Position .................
154
Head Restraints ...........................................
154
Manual Seats ................................................
156
Power Seats ...................................................
157
Memory Function ........................................
159
Rear Seats .......................................................
161
Heated Seats .................................................
162
Climate Controlled Seats .........................
163
Front Seat Armrest .....................................
164
Rear Seat Armrest .......................................
165
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Universal Garage Door Opener
Universal Garage Door Opener
..............166
Auxiliary Power Points
Auxiliary Power Points ...............................
170
Storage Compartments
Center Console ..............................................
172
Overhead Console .......................................
172
Under Seat Storage .....................................
172
Starting and Stopping the Engine
General Information ....................................
175
Ignition Switch ..............................................
175
Keyless Starting ............................................
176
Starting a Gasoline Engine - 6.2L/6.8L ........................................................................\
.
176
Starting a Diesel Engine - 6.7L Diesel ........................................................................\
.
178
Switching Off the Engine - 6.7L Diesel ........................................................................\
.
183
Engine Idle Shutdown ................................
183
Engine Block Heater ...................................
183
Fuel and Refueling
Safety Precautions .....................................
185
Fuel Quality - E85 .......................................
186
Fuel Quality - Diesel ...................................
187
Fuel Quality - Gasoline .............................
189
Running Out of Fuel ...................................
190
Refueling - Gasoline ...................................
190
Refueling - Diesel .........................................
191
Fuel Consumption .......................................
193
Engine Emission Control
Emission Law ................................................
195
Catalytic Converter .....................................
196Selective Catalytic Reductant System -
Diesel ...........................................................
198
Diesel Particulate Filter ............................
202
Transmission
Automatic Transmission .........................
208
Power Take-Off ............................................
213
Four-Wheel Drive
Using Four-Wheel Drive ............................
214
Rear Axle
Limited Slip Differential ............................
223
Electronic Locking Differential ...............
223
Brakes
General Information ..................................
225
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes ........................................................................\
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227
Parking Brake ................................................
227
Hill Start Assist .............................................
227
Traction Control
Principle of Operation ...............................
229
Using Traction Control ..............................
229
Stability Control
Principle of Operation ...............................
230
Using Stability Control ...............................
231
Terrain Control
Principle of Operation ...............................
233
Using Hill Descent Control ......................
233
Parking Aids
Principle of Operation ...............................
235
Rear Parking Aid ..........................................
235
Rear View Camera ......................................
236
360 Degree Camera ..................................
239
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Cruise Control
Principle of Operation
...............................243
Using Cruise Control ..................................
243
Using Adaptive Cruise Control ..............
244
Driving Aids
Lane Keeping System ...............................
250
Blind Spot Information System .............
252
Cross Traffic Alert ........................................
257
Steering ..........................................................
259
Collision Warning System ........................
261
Load Carrying
Load Limit .....................................................
264
Bed Ramps ...................................................
268
Towing
Towing a Trailer ............................................
272
Trailer Reversing Aids ................................
274
Trailer Sway Control ...................................
281
Recommended Towing Weights ..........
282
Essential Towing Checks .........................
286
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels .....
295
Driving Hints
Breaking-In ...................................................
298
Economical Driving ....................................
298
Driving Through Water .............................
299
Floor Mats .....................................................
299
Snowplowing ...............................................
300
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance .................................
303
Hazard Flashers ..........................................
304
Fuel Shutoff .................................................
304
Jump Starting the Vehicle .......................
305
Post-Crash Alert System .........................
307
Transporting the Vehicle ..........................
307
Towing Points ..............................................
308Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need
..............
310
In California (U.S. Only) ..............................
311
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only) ......................
312
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only) .......................
313
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada ........................................................
313
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature ........................................................................\
.
314
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only) ........................................................................\
.
315
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only) ........................................................................\
.
315
Fuses
Fuse Specification Chart ...........................
317
Changing a Fuse .........................................
326
Maintenance
General Information ..................................
328
Opening and Closing the Hood .............
328
Under Hood Overview - 6.2L ..................
329
Under Hood Overview - 6.7L Diesel .....
330
Under Hood Overview - 6.8L ...................
331
Engine Oil Dipstick - 6.2L/6.8L ..............
333
Engine Oil Dipstick - 6.7L Diesel ............
333
Engine Oil Check - 6.2L/6.8L ..................
333
Engine Oil Check - 6.7L Diesel ...............
334
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter ........................................................................\
335
Changing the Crankcase Vent Filter Element ......................................................
336
Oil Change Indicator Reset ......................
337
Engine Coolant Check - 6.2L/6.8L .......
338
Engine Coolant Check - 6.7L Diesel ......
342
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check ........................................................................\
346
Transfer Case Fluid Check ......................
349
Brake Fluid Check .......................................
349
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Power Steering Fluid Check
...................350
Washer Fluid Check ...................................
350
Draining the Fuel Filter Water Trap - 6.7L Diesel ............................................................
351
Fuel Filter - 6.2L/6.8L ................................
352
Changing the 12V Battery ........................
353
Checking the Wiper Blades .....................
355
Changing the Wiper Blades ....................
355
Adjusting the Headlamps ........................
355
Changing a Bulb ..........................................
357
Bulb Specification Chart .........................
360
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 6.2L/6.8L ........................................................................\
362
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 6.7L Diesel ..........................................................
363
Changing the Engine-Mounted and Diesel Fuel Conditioner Module Fuel
Filters - 6.7L Diesel .................................
365
Vehicle Care
General Information ..................................
370
Cleaning Products ......................................
370
Cleaning the Exterior .................................
370
Waxing ..............................................................
371
Cleaning the Engine ...................................
372
Cleaning the Exhaust - 6.7L Diesel .......
372
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades ........................................................................\
373
Cleaning the Interior ...................................
373
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens .......................
375
Cleaning Leather Seats .............................
375
Repairing Minor Paint Damage ..............
377
Cleaning the Wheels ..................................
377
Vehicle Storage ............................................
377
Wheels and Tires
General Information ..................................
380
Tire Care .........................................................
382
Using Snow Chains ...................................
400
Tire Pressure Monitoring System .........
400Changing a Road Wheel
.........................
408
Technical Specifications ..........................
418
Capacities and Specifications
Engine Specifications - 6.2L ..................
420
Engine Specifications - 6.7L Diesel ......
420
Engine Specifications - 6.8L ....................
421
Motorcraft Parts - 6.2L .............................
422
Motorcraft Parts - 6.7L Diesel ................
423
Motorcraft Parts - 6.8L .............................
424
Vehicle Identification Number ...............
425
Vehicle Certification Label ......................
426
Transmission Code Designation ...........
426
Capacities and Specifications - 6.2L ........................................................................\
427
Capacities and Specifications - 6.7L Diesel ...........................................................
432
Capacities and Specifications - 6.8L ........................................................................\
439
Audio System
General Information ..................................
445
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM .....
446
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/ SYNC ..........................................................
448
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/ Touchscreen Display .............................
453
Digital Radio .................................................
454
Satellite Radio .............................................
456
USB Port ........................................................
459
SYNC™
General Information .................................
460
Using Voice Recognition ..........................
462
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone ..........
464
SYNC™ Applications and Services ......
476
Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player ........................................................................\
.
481
SYNC™ Troubleshooting ........................
490
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SYNC™ 3
General Information
.................................498
Home Screen ...............................................
509
Using Voice Recognition ...........................
510
Entertainment ...............................................
517
Climate ............................................................
527
Phone ..............................................................
529
Navigation .....................................................
535
Apps ................................................................
543
Settings ..........................................................
546
SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting ....................
560
Accessories
Accessories ...................................................
574
Auxiliary Switches ......................................
575
Ford Protect
Ford Protect ..................................................
579
Scheduled Maintenance
General Maintenance Information .......
581
Normal Scheduled Maintenance .........
584
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance ............................................
589
Scheduled Maintenance Record ..........
598
Appendices
Electromagnetic Compatibility ............
609
End User License Agreement ..................
611
Type Approvals ............................................
637
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ABOUT THIS MANUAL
Thank you for choosing Ford. We
recommend that you take some time to
get to know your vehicle by reading this
manual. The more that you know about
your vehicle, the greater the safety and
pleasure you will get from driving it.
WARNING
Driving while distracted can result in
loss of vehicle control, crash and
injury. We strongly recommend that
you use extreme caution when using any
device that may take your focus off the
road. Your primary responsibility is the safe
operation of your vehicle. We recommend
against the use of any hand-held device
while driving and encourage the use of
voice-operated systems when possible.
Make sure you are aware of all applicable
local laws that may affect the use of
electronic devices while driving. Note:
This manual describes product
features and options available throughout
the range of available models, sometimes
even before they are generally available. It
may describe options that are not on your
vehicle. It is possible that either Ford Motor
Company or an authorized Ford dealer may
have originally sold an incomplete vehicle
to a vehicle modifier who upfitted it. As a
result, some of the options and features on
this vehicle may differ from what we
describe in this manual.
Note: Some of the illustrations in this
manual may show features as used in
different models, so they may appear
differently to you on your vehicle.
Note: Always use and operate your vehicle
in line with all applicable laws and
regulations.
Note: Pass on this manual when selling
your vehicle. It is an integral part of the
vehicle. Note:
Your vehicle ’s powertrain control
systems can detect and store information
about vehicle modifications that increase
horsepower and torque output such as
whether or not performance-enhancing
powertrain components commonly referred
to as performance chips have been used.
This information will stay in the system ’s
memory and cannot be erased even if the
modification is removed. Ford Motor
Company, Ford of Canada, Ford of Mexico
and service or repair facilities can retrieve
this information when servicing your vehicle.
Ford Motor Company may use this
information to determine if your warranty
covers any needed repairs.
Note: Some aftermarket products may
cause severe engine, transmission and
exhaust system damage. See your warranty
information for more details.
Your new diesel engine may feel, drive and
function somewhat differently than a
gasoline engine. Therefore, it is very
important that you read and thoroughly
familiarize yourself and others operating
the vehicle with this guide. There is a
special procedure for turning off the diesel
engine. See Starting a Diesel Engine
(page 178). It is important to read and
understand this material in order to
maintain the best service life for your
engine.
Ford may discontinue models or change
specifications without any notice and
without incurring obligations.
This manual may qualify the location of a
component as left-hand side or right-hand
side. The side is determined when facing
forward in the seat.
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