battery FORD F-550 2022 Owners Manual

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Part Number: 202103 20210330115440
California Proposition 65
WARNING: Operating, servicing and
maintaining a passenger vehicle or off-highway
motor vehicle can expose you to chemicals
including engine exhaust, carbon monoxide,
phthalates, and lead, which are known to the
State of California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm. To minimize
exposure, avoid breathing exhaust, do not idle the
engine except as necessary, service your vehicle
in a well-ventilated area and wear gloves or wash
your hands frequently when servicing your vehicle.
For more information go to
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/passenger-vehicle. WARNING:
Battery posts, terminals and
related accessories contain lead and lead
compounds, chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and reproductive harm.
Wash your hands after handling
.

Locating Your Vehicle
..................................70
Changing the Remote Control Battery ........................................................................\
....
71
Changing the Remote Control Battery - Vehicles With: Flip Key .............................
72
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control ........................................................................\
...
73
Programming the Remote Control .........
74
Programming the Remote Control - Vehicles With: Flip Key ............................
75
Keys and Remote Controls – Troubleshooting ........................................
76
MyKey ™
What Is MyKey .................................................
77
MyKey Settings ...............................................
77
Creating a MyKey ...........................................
78
Creating a MyKey - Vehicles With: Flip Key ..................................................................
79
Programming a MyKey ................................
79
Clearing All MyKeys ......................................
79
Checking MyKey System Status .............
80
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems .......................................................
80
MyKey – Troubleshooting ..........................
80
Doors and Locks
Operating the Doors From Outside Your Vehicle ...........................................................
83
Operating the Doors From Inside Your Vehicle ...........................................................
83
Autounlock ......................................................
84
Autolock ...........................................................
84
Mislock ..............................................................
84
Doors and Locks Audible Warnings .......
84
Doors and Locks – Troubleshooting ........................................................................\
..
85
Keyless Entry
Keyless Entry Limitations ...........................
87
Keyless Entry Settings .................................
87
Using Keyless Entry ......................................
87Keyless Entry – Troubleshooting
............
88
Keyless Entry Keypad
What Is the Keyless Entry Keypad ..........
89
Keyless Entry Keypad Limitations ..........
89
Locating the Keyless Entry Keypad ........
89
Keyless Entry Keypad Master Access Code ..............................................................
89
Keyless Entry Keypad Personal Access Codes ............................................................
90
Using the Keyless Entry Keypad ...............
91
Keyless Entry Keypad – Troubleshooting ........................................................................\
...
91
Easy Entry and Exit
How Does Easy Entry and Exit Work ........................................................................\
..
93
Switching Easy Entry and Exit On and Off ...................................................................
93
Tailgate - Vehicles With: Manual Tailgate
Tailgate Precautions ....................................
94
Opening the Tailgate ...................................
94
Locking and Unlocking the Tailgate .......
94
Removing and Installing the Tailgate ........................................................................\
..
94
Tailgate Step ...................................................
95
Bed Extender ..................................................
96
Tailgate - Vehicles With: Remote Release Tailgate
Tailgate Precautions ....................................
99
Opening the Tailgate ...................................
99
Removing and Installing the Tailgate ........................................................................\
..
99
Tailgate Step .................................................
100
Bed Extender ..................................................
101
Tailgate – Troubleshooting .....................
104
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Crash and Breakdown
Information
Roadside Assistance .................................378
Switching the Hazard Flashers On and Off ................................................................
379
Jump Starting the Vehicle .......................
379
Post-Crash Alert System ..........................
381
Automatic Crash Shutoff .........................
381
Recovery Towing .........................................
382
Transporting the Vehicle ..........................
383
Towing Your Vehicle
Towing Your Vehicle Precautions .........
384
Recreationally Towing Your Vehicle - 4x4 ...............................................................
384
Recreationally Towing Your Vehicle - 4x2 .......................................................................
386
Emergency Towing ....................................
386
Towing Your Vehicle – Troubleshooting .......................................................................
386
Fuses
Fuse Precautions ........................................
387
Under Hood Fuse Box ...............................
387
Body Control Module Fuse Box .............
392
Identifying Fuse Types ..............................
395
Fuses – Troubleshooting .........................
395
Maintenance
Maintenance Precautions .......................
396
Opening and Closing the Hood ............
396
Under Hood Overview - 6.2L ..................
397
Under Hood Overview - 6.7L Diesel .....
398
Under Hood Overview - 7.3L ..................
399
Engine Oil ......................................................
400
Checking the Coolant ...............................
402
Engine Air Filter ...........................................
405
Draining the Fuel Filter Water Trap - Diesel ..........................................................
407
Changing the Fuel Filter - Diesel ..........
408Changing the Fuel Filter - Gasoline
......
409
Changing the 12V Battery .......................
409
Adjusting the Headlamps ..........................
411
Exterior Bulbs ................................................
412
Interior Bulbs .................................................
419
Drive Belt Routing - 6.2L ...........................
419
Drive Belt Routing - 6.7L Diesel, Vehicles With: Dual Generators ...........................
419
Drive Belt Routing - 6.7L Diesel, Vehicles With: Single Generator ..........................
419
Drive Belt Routing - 7.3L, Vehicles With: Dual Generators .....................................
420
Drive Belt Routing - 7.3L, Vehicles With: Single Generator ....................................
420
Vehicle Care
Cleaning Products .......................................
421
Cleaning the Exterior ..................................
421
Cleaning the Interior ..................................
424
Repairing Minor Paint Damage .............
426
Waxing Your Vehicle ..................................
426
Storing Your Vehicle
Preparing Your Vehicle for Storage ......
427
Removing Your Vehicle From Storage ........................................................................\
428
Wheel and Tire Information
Locating the Tire label ..............................
429
Department of Transportation Uniform Tire Quality Grades ................................
429
Information on the Tire Sidewall .........
430
Glossary of Tire Terminology .................
435
Tire Replacement Requirements .........
436
Using Snow Chains ....................................
438
Tire Care
Checking the Tire Pressures ....................
441
Inflating the Tires .........................................
441
Inspecting the Tire for Wear ...................
444
Inspecting the Tire for Damage ............
445
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SYMBOLS USED ON YOUR
VEHICLE
These are some of the symbols you may
see on your vehicle.
Air conditioning system
Air conditioning system lubricant
type
Anti-lock braking system
Avoid smoking, flames or sparks
Battery
Battery acid
Brake fluid - non petroleum
based
Brake system
Brake system
Cabin air filter
Check fuel cap
Child safety door lock or unlock
Child seat lower anchor Child seat tether anchor
Cruise control
Do not open when hot
Electric Parking brake
Engine air filter
Engine coolant
Engine coolant temperature
Engine oil
Explosive gas
Fan warning
Fasten seatbelt
Flammable
Airbag
Front fog lamps
Fuel pump reset
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WARNING: Do not connect
wireless plug-in devices to the data link
connector. Unauthorized third parties
could gain access to vehicle data and
impair the performance of safety related
systems. Only allow repair facilities that
follow our service and repair instructions
to connect their equipment to the data
link connector.
We respect your privacy and are
committed to protecting it. The
information contained in this manual was
correct at the time of publication but as
technology rapidly changes, we
recommend that you visit the local Ford
website for the latest information.
Your vehicle has electronic control units
that have data recording functionality and
the ability to permanently or temporarily
store data. This data could include
information on the condition and status of
your vehicle, vehicle maintenance
requirements, events and malfunctions.
The types of data that can be recorded are
described in this section. Some of the data
recorded is stored in event logs or error
logs.
Note: Error logs are reset following a service
or repair.
Note: We may provide information in
response to requests from law enforcement,
other government authorities and third
parties acting with lawful authority or
through a legal process. Such information
could be used by them in legal proceedings.
Data recorded includes, for example:
• Operating states of system
components, for example fuel level,
tire pressure and battery charge level.
• Vehicle and component status, for
example wheel speed, deceleration,
lateral acceleration and seatbelt
status. •
Events or errors in essential systems,
for example headlamps and brakes.
• System responses to driving situations,
for example airbag deployment and
stability control.
• Environmental conditions, for example
temperature.
Some of this data, when used in
combination with other information, for
example an accident report, damage to a
vehicle or eyewitness statements, could
be associated with a specific person.
Services That We Provide
If you use our services, we collect and use
data, for example account information,
vehicle location and driving characteristics,
that could identify you. We transmit this
data through a dedicated, protected
connection. We only collect and use data
to enable your use of our services to which
you have subscribed, with your consent or
where permitted by law. For additional
information, see the terms and conditions
of the services to which you have
subscribed.
For additional information about our
privacy policy, refer to the local Ford
website.
Services That Third Parties
Provide
We recommend that you review the terms
and conditions and data privacy
information for any services equipped with
your vehicle or to which you subscribe. We
take no responsibility for services that third
parties provide.
Where equipped, SiriusXM with 360L may
use the modem. To disable, turn off the
SiriusXM 360L or Vehicle Connectivity
setting. See Enabling and Disabling the
Modem
(page 498).
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•
A connected Bluetooth® enabled
phone must have adequate network
coverage, battery power and signal
strength.
• The vehicle must have battery power
and be located in the U.S., Canada or
in a territory in which 911 is the
emergency number.
Note: If any user sets 911 Assist to on or off,
that setting applies for all paired phones. If
911 Assist is off and the phone connected
to SYNC, an icon displays on the status bar.
Note: Every phone operates differently.
While SYNC 911 Assist works with most
cellular phones, some may have trouble
using this feature.
Privacy Notice
When you switch on 911 Assist, it may
disclose to emergency services that your
vehicle has been in a crash involving the
deployment of an airbag or activation of
the fuel pump shut-off. Certain versions or
updates to 911 Assist may also be capable
of electronically or verbally disclosing to
911 operators your vehicle location or other
details about your vehicle or crash to assist
911 operators to provide the most
appropriate emergency services. If you do
not want to disclose this information, do
not switch the feature on.
EMERGENCY CALL
LIMITATIONS
The SYNC 911 Assist feature only operates
in the U.S., Canada or in a territory in which
911 is the emergency number. The following
are limitations of this feature: •
Your cellular phone or 911 Assist
hardware sustains damage in a crash.
• The vehicle's battery or the SYNC
system has no power.
• The phone(s) thrown from your vehicle
are the ones paired and connected to
the system.
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REMOTE CONTROL
LIMITATIONS
WARNING: Changes or
modifications not expressively approved
by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user's authority to operate
the equipment. The term "IC:" before the
radio certification number only signifies
that Industry Canada technical
specifications were met.
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules and with Industry Canada
license-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) This device
must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Make sure a valid remote control is within
5 ft (1.5 m)
from the front door handles
and rear of vehicle.
The system may not function if:
• The remote control remains stationary
for about a minute.
• The vehicle battery has no charge.
• The remote control battery has no
charge.
• There is interference causing issues
with the remote control frequencies.
• The remote control is too close to
metal objects or electronic devices, for
example keys or a cell phone.
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL
Use your remote control to access various
vehicle systems.
Note: The buttons on your remote may vary
depending on the vehicle region or options. Unlock Press the button to unlock all
doors. See
Unlocking and
Locking the Doors Using the
Remote Control
(page 83).
Lock Press the button to lock all
doors. See
Unlocking and
Locking the Doors Using the
Remote Control
(page 83).
Remote Start
(If Equipped) Press the button to remote start.
See
Remotely Starting and
Stopping the Vehicle (page
146).
Tailgate
(If Equipped) Press the button to open the
tailgate. See
Opening the
Tailgate Using the Remote
Control
(page 99).
Panic Alarm
(If Equipped) Press the button to sound the
panic alarm. See Sounding the
Panic Alarm
(page 70).
OPENING AND CLOSING THE
FLIP KEY
Opening Your Flip Key
Press the round button on the remote
control to extend the flip key.
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CHANGING THE REMOTE
CONTROL BATTERY
WARNING: Keep batteries away
from children to prevent ingestion.
Failure to follow this instruction could
result in personal injury or death. If
ingested, immediately seek medical
attention. WARNING:
If the battery
compartment does not securely close,
stop using the remote control and
replace it as soon as possible. In the
meantime, keep the remote control away
from children. Failure to follow this
instruction could result in personal injury
or death.
The remote control uses one coin-type
3-volt lithium battery CR2450 or
equivalent. 1. Push the release button and pull the
key blade out. 2. Twist a thin coin under the tab hidden
behind the key blade head to remove
the battery cover.
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3. Insert a screwdriver, and carefully
remove the battery.
4. Install a new battery with the + facing
upward.
5. Reinstall the battery housing cover onto the transmitter and install the key
blade. Dispose of old batteries in an
environmentally friendly way.
Seek advice from your local
authority about recycling old batteries.
Note: Do not wipe off any grease on the
battery terminals or on the back surface of
the circuit board.
Note: Replacing the battery does not erase
the programmed key from your vehicle. The
remote control should operate normally. CHANGING THE REMOTE
CONTROL BATTERY -
VEHICLES WITH: FLIP KEY WARNING:
Keep batteries away
from children to prevent ingestion.
Failure to follow this instruction could
result in personal injury or death. If
ingested, immediately seek medical
attention. WARNING:
If the battery
compartment does not securely close,
stop using the remote control and
replace it as soon as possible. In the
meantime, keep the remote control away
from children. Failure to follow this
instruction could result in personal injury
or death.
Battery Replacement Procedure
The remote control uses one coin-type
3-volt lithium battery CR2032 or
equivalent.
Press the button to release the key blade
before beginning the procedure. 1. Insert a screwdriver, in the position
shown and gently push the clip.
2. Press the clip down to release the battery cover.
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3. Carefully remove the cover.
4. Insert a screwdriver as shown to
release the battery. Note:
Do not touch the battery contacts or
the printed circuit board with the
screwdriver.
5. Remove the battery. 6. Install a new battery with the + facing
up.
7. Replace the battery cover. Dispose of old batteries in an
environmentally friendly way.
Seek advice from your local
authority about recycling old batteries.
Note: Do not wipe off any grease on the
battery terminals or on the back surface of
the circuit board.
Note: Replacing the battery does not erase
the programmed key from your vehicle. The
remote control should operate normally.
REPLACING A LOST KEY OR
REMOTE CONTROL
You can purchase replacement keys or
remote controls from an authorized dealer.
Authorized dealers can program remote
controls for your vehicle. Note:
Your vehicle keys came with a
security label that provides important key
cut information. Keep the label in a safe
place for future reference.
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