suspension FORD F-650/750 2018 Owner's Manual

Operating in Dusty or Sandy Conditions (Such as Unpaved or Dusty Roads)
Inspect the steering and suspension ball joints and tie rods.
Lubricate any grease fittings.
Change the engine oil and filter. 2
Every 7,500 mi (12,000 km),
six months or 300 engine
hours Inspect and lubricate the U-joints.
Replace the engine-mounted and frame-mounted fuel
filters.
Every 15,000 mi
(24,000 km), 6 months or
600 engine hours
Replace the air inlet foam filter.
Every
30,000 mi
(48,000 km)
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. Off-road Operation
Inspect functional holes in each leg of the twin exhaust
tips and the holes under the shield just inboard of the right
rear tire to make sure they are clean and clear of debris or
foreign materials. Refer to the Vehicle Care chapter of your
owner ’s manual for more information.
As required
Inspect the steering and suspension ball joints and tie rods.
Lubricate any grease fittings.
Rotate the tires1
, inspect the tires for wear and measure
tread depth.
Every 7,000 mi (12,000 km),
six months or 300 engine
hours
Inspect the brake system pads and rotors.
Inspect the air filter restriction gauge. Replace the filter if
necessary.
Change the engine oil and filter. 2
Every 7,000 mi (12,000 km)
or 300 engine hours
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2
2-Speed Rear Axle.......................................120
Axle Shifting......................................................... 120
A
A/C See: Climate Control........................................... 72
About This Manual
...........................................7
Diesel Engine Information................................... 8
Minor Troubleshooting Guide............................ 9
Warnings.................................................................... 8
ABS See: Brakes............................................................. 121
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes................................................................. 122
Accessories.....................................................316
Accessories See: Replacement Parts
Recommendation............................................ 13
Adjusting the Headlamps
.........................210
Horizontal Aim Adjustment............................. 211
Vertical Aim Adjustment................................. 210
Adjusting the Steering Wheel...................46
Air Brakes.........................................................125 Air Chamber Stroke Indication...................... 125
Cam Brakes - Automatic Slack Adjusters........................................................... 125
Emergency Air Brake......................................... 126
Air Conditioning See: Climate Control........................................... 72
Air Filter See: Changing the Engine Air Filter - 6.7L
Diesel.................................................................. 213
See: Changing the Engine Air Filter - 6.8L...................................................................... 217
Air Induction System Inspection.............221 Chassis-mounted Charge Air Cooler..........222
Air Suspension
................................................141
Air Suspension Dump Button......................... 141
Connecting and Disconnecting a Trailer with Air Suspension and Air Suspension
Dump Button.................................................... 141
Suspension Conversions................................... 141
System Indicator Light....................................... 141
Appendices....................................................350 At a Glance
.........................................................17
Audible Warnings and Indicators.............63 Beltminder Warning............................................ 63
Door Ajar.................................................................. 63
Headlamps On Warning Chime...................... 63
Key in Ignition Warning Chime........................ 63
Parking Brake On Warning Chime.................. 63
Audio Control..................................................46 Media........................................................................\
. 47
Seek, Next or Previous........................................ 47
Audio Input Jack...........................................283
Audio System................................................276 General Information.......................................... 276
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/ SYNC
..............................................................277
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/ FM
...................................................................279
Automatic Transmission.............................114
Brake-Shift Interlock........................................... 117
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud or Snow................................................................... 118
Understanding the Shift Positions of a 6– Speed Automatic Transmission..........114
Understanding your SelectShift™ Automatic transmission............................... 115
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check............................................................203
Transmission Fluid Level................................ 204
Auxiliary Power Points.................................83 110 Volt AC Power Point..................................... 83
12 Volt DC Power Point....................................... 83
Locations................................................................. 83
Auxiliary Switches
........................................316
Axle Inspection.............................................226
Front Axle.............................................................. 226
B
Battery See: Changing the 12V Battery...................... 207
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood...........186
Booster Seats
...................................................27
Types of Booster Seats....................................... 27
Brake Fluid Check........................................205
Brakes.................................................................121 General Information............................................ 121
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Diesel Engine Fast Start Glow Plug
System................................................................ 88
Starting a Gasoline Engine.........................87 Failure to Start....................................................... 87
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes.................. 87
Important Ventilating Information................88
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Moving................................................................. 87
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Stationary........................................................... 87
Starting and Stopping the Engine...........86 General Information........................................... 86
Steering............................................................139
Steering System Inspection.....................226 Hydraulic System............................................... 227
Steering Column Joint Bolts........................... 227
Steering Wheel...............................................46
Storage Compartments..............................85
Sun Visors.........................................................55 Slide-on-rod........................................................... 55
Suspension System Inspection
..............227
Switching Off the Engine............................89
Symbols Glossary...........................................10
SYNC™...........................................................285 General Information......................................... 285
SYNC™ Troubleshooting
..........................310
T
Technical Specifications See: Capacities and Specifications............255
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only)
.........................161
Tire Care..........................................................236
Glossary of Tire Terminology......................... 236
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall............................................................ 236
Tires See: Wheels and Tires..................................... 236
Towing a Trailer.............................................143 Load Placement.................................................. 143
Towing...............................................................143
Traction Control
.............................................132
Principle of Operation....................................... 132
Trailer Brakes..................................................128 Trailer Air Supply and Parking Brake
Modular Controls........................................... 128
Trailer Brake Hand Control.............................. 128Transmission Code Designation............260
Transmission...................................................114
Transporting the Vehicle............................157
U
Under Hood Overview - 6.7L
Diesel.............................................................188
Under Hood Overview - 6.8L...................189
USB Port
.........................................................284
Using Cruise Control....................................137 Switching Cruise Control Off......................... 138
Switching Cruise Control On........................... 137
Using Snow Chains......................................251
Using Stability Control................................135
Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player.............................................................301
Accessing Your Play Menu............................. 306
Connecting Your Digital Media Player to the USB Port........................................................... 301
Media Menu Features...................................... 304
Media Voice Commands................................ 303
System Settings................................................ 308
What's Playing?................................................. 302
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone
............289
Accessing Features Through the Phone
Menu.................................................................. 294
Accessing Your Phone Settings.................... 297
Making a Call....................................................... 292
Pairing a Cell Phone for the First Time.................................................................. 289
Pairing Subsequent Cell Phones.................290
Phone Options during an Active Call.........292
Phone Voice Commands................................. 291
Receiving Calls.................................................... 292
System Settings................................................. 298
Text Messaging................................................... 295
Using Traction Control - Vehicles With: Air Brakes......................................................132
System Indicator Light...................................... 132
Using Traction Control - Vehicles With: Hydraulic Brakes
.........................................132
System Indicator Light...................................... 133
Using Voice Recognition............................287 Initiating a Voice Session................................ 287
System Interaction and Feedback..............288
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)..........................161
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V
Vehicle Care...................................................229
General Information......................................... 229
Vehicle Certification Label
.......................260
Vehicle Identification Number................259
Vehicle Inspection Guide...........................176
Vehicle Inspection Information................176 Trailer......................................................................\
.183
Transmission........................................................ 183
Vehicle Storage
.............................................234
Battery................................................................... 234
Body........................................................................\
234
Brakes..................................................................... 235
Cooling system................................................... 234
Engine.................................................................... 234
Fuel system.......................................................... 234
General.................................................................. 234
Miscellaneous..................................................... 235
Removing Vehicle From Storage.................. 235
Tires........................................................................\
. 235
Ventilation See: Climate Control........................................... 72
VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number............259
Voice Control....................................................47
W
Warning Lamps and Indicators................60 Anti-Lock Braking System................................ 60
Automatic Regeneration Control.................. 60
Battery..................................................................... 60
Brake System........................................................ 60
Check Fuel Cap.................................................... 60
Check Suspension............................................... 60
Cruise Control....................................................... 60
Diesel Exhaust Fluid........................................... 60
Diesel Particulate Filter....................................... 61
Direction Indicator................................................ 61
Door Ajar................................................................... 61
Electronic Locking Differential......................... 61
Engine Oil Pressure............................................... 61
Exhaust Brake On .................................................. 61
Fasten Seatbelt..................................................... 61
High Beam............................................................... 61
Hydromax................................................................. 61
Low Fuel Level........................................................ 61Parking Brake Warning........................................
61
Powertrain Malfunction/Reduced Power/Electronic Throttle Control...........62
Service Engine Soon........................................... 62
Stability Control and Traction Control Indicator.............................................................. 62
Trailer Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS).........62
Transmission Tow/Haul..................................... 62
Two Speed Axle.................................................... 62
Wait to Start........................................................... 62
Water in Fuel.......................................................... 63
Washer Fluid Check....................................206
Washers See: Cleaning the Exterior.............................. 229
See: Wipers and Washers................................. 48
Waxing.............................................................230
Wheel Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel......................... 251
Wheels and Tires
.........................................236
Technical Specifications................................. 253
Windows and Mirrors....................................52
Windshield Washers
.....................................48
Windshield Wipers........................................48
Wiper Blades See: Checking the Wiper Blades.................209
Wipers and Washers.....................................48
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