check engine FORD F250 2014 Service Manual

Car Wash
See: Cleaning the Exterior............................... 247
Center Console..............................................129
Removable Front Cupholders........................ 129
Changing a Bulb............................................241 Lamp Assembly Condensation..................... 241
Replacing Brake/Tail/Turn/Reverse Lamp Bulbs.................................................................. 242
Replacing Cargo Lamp and High-mount Brake Lamp Bulbs........................................ 242
Replacing Fog Lamp Bulbs (If Equipped.......................................................... 242
Replacing Front Clearance and Identification Lamp Bulbs (If
Equipped)......................................................... 241
Replacing the License Plate Lamp Bulb.................................................................... 243
Changing a Fuse............................................214 Fuses....................................................................... 214
Changing a Road Wheel
............................279
Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly
Information...................................................... 279
Location of the Spare Tire and Tools........280
Removing the Spare Tire (With Spare Tire Carrier Only).................................................... 281
Tire Change Procedure.................................... 282
Changing the 12V Battery.........................235 Battery Management System (If
Equipped)........................................................ 236
Changing the Engine Air Filter.................245
Changing the Wiper Blades......................237
Checking MyKey System Status...............52
Checking the Wiper Blades
......................237
Child Restraint and Safety Belt Maintenance.................................................35
Child Safety
.......................................................15
General Information............................................. 15
Child Safety Locks..........................................27
Child Seat Positioning..................................26
Cleaning Leather Seats
..............................251
Cleaning Products........................................247
Cleaning the Alloy Wheels........................251
Cleaning the Engine....................................248
Cleaning the Exhaust
.................................249 Cleaning the Exterior
...................................247
Cleaning Plastic Exterior Parts..................... 248
Exterior Chrome.................................................. 247
Stripes or Graphics (if equipped)................247
Underbody........................................................... 248
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens........................250
Cleaning the Interior
...................................250
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades...........................................................249
Clearing All MyKeys.......................................52
Climate............................................................398 Climate Control Voice Commands.............399
Climate Control
.............................................103
Coolant Check See: Engine Coolant Check............................ 227
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator.......44
Creating a MyKey
...........................................50
Programming/Changing Configurable
Settings................................................................ 51
Cruise Control...................................................61 Principle of Operation....................................... 174
Cruise control See: Using Cruise Control................................. 174
Customer Assistance
................................208
D
Data Recording
..................................................9
Event Data Recording.......................................... 10
Service Data Recording........................................ 9
Daytime Running Lamps
............................66
Digital Radio..................................................306
HD Radio Reception and Station
Troubleshooting............................................ 307
Direction Indicators
........................................67
Lane Change.......................................................... 67
Driver and Passenger Airbags....................37 Children and Airbags........................................... 42
Passenger Airbag On and Off Switch ..........37
Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating Adjustment......................................................... 41
Driving Aids
......................................................175
Driving Hints..................................................200
Driving Through Water................................201
DRL See: Daytime Running Lamps........................ 66
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E
Economical Driving....................................200
Electronic Locking Differential................158
Activating the Electronic Locking
Differential....................................................... 158
Emission Control System..........................139 On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)................... 140
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing................................................... 140
End User License Agreement...................412
SYNC® End User License Agreement
(EULA)............................................................... 412
Engine Block Heater.....................................132 Using the Engine Block Heater...................... 133
Engine Coolant Check
................................227
Adding Engine Coolant.................................... 228
Checking the Engine Coolant........................ 227
Recycled Engine Coolant................................ 229
Severe Climates................................................. 229
What You Should Know About Fail-Safe Cooling.............................................................. 229
Engine Immobilizer See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 58
Engine Oil Check..........................................226 Adding Engine Oil.............................................. 226
Engine Oil Dipstick
......................................226
Engine Specifications.................................292
Drivebelt Routing............................................... 292
Entertainment..............................................366 A/V Inputs............................................................ 382
AM/FM Radio...................................................... 368
Bluetooth Audio.................................................. 381
Browsing Device Content............................... 366
CD........................................................................\
..... 377
SD Card Slot and USB Port............................ 378
SIRIUS® Satellite Radio (If Activated)........................................................ 373
Supported Media Players, Formats and Metadata Information................................. 381Essential Towing Checks...........................189
Before Towing a Trailer..................................... 195
Hitches................................................................... 190
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Watercraft (PWC)......................................... 196
Safety Chains........................................................ 191
Trailer Brakes......................................................... 191
Trailer Lamps....................................................... 195
Trailer Towing Connector................................ 190
Using a Step Bumper (If Equipped)............195
When Towing a Trailer...................................... 195
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording.............................................. 9
Export Unique Options..................................13
Exterior Mirrors
................................................70
Clearance Lamps................................................... 71
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors................................. 71
Heated Exterior Mirrors........................................ 71
Memory Mirrors...................................................... 71
Power Exterior Mirrors........................................ 70
Telescoping Mirrors.............................................. 72
F
Fastening the Safety Belts..........................29 Fastening the Cinch Tongue............................ 30
Restraint of Pregnant Women........................ 30
Safety Belt Extension Assembly...................... 31
Safety Belt Locking Modes............................... 30
Using the Safety Belt with Cinch Tongue (Front Center and Rear Center Seats
Only).................................................................... 29
Floor Mats
.......................................................201
Fog Lamps - Front See: Front Fog Lamps......................................... 67
Foot Pedals See: Adjusting the Pedals................................. 63
Ford Credit
..........................................................11
(U.S. Only)................................................................. 11
Ford Extended Service Plan (ESP)
.......427
SERVICE PLANS (CANADA ONLY)............429
SERVICE PLANS (U.S. Only)......................... 427
Four-Wheel Drive.........................................149
Front Fog Lamps............................................67
Front Seat Armrest........................................117
Fuel and Refueling
.......................................134
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Fuel Consumption........................................138
Calculating Fuel Economy.............................. 138
Filling the Tank.................................................... 138
Fuel Filter
........................................................235
Fuel Quality.....................................................135
Choosing the Right Fuel................................... 135
Choosing the Right Fuel With a Flex Fuel Vehicle (If Equipped)................................... 135
Diesel Engine........................................................ 135
Octane Recommendations............................ 135
Fuel Shutoff
..................................................205
Fuses.................................................................214
Fuse Specification Chart............................215 Passenger Compartment Fuse
Panel................................................................. 220
Power Distribution Box..................................... 215
G
Garage Door Opener See: Universal Garage Door Opener.............119
Gauges................................................................75 Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge.............76
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge................................ 76
Fuel Gauge.............................................................. 76
Information Display.............................................. 77
Transmission Fluid Temperature Gauge................................................................... 76
General Information on Radio Frequencies...................................................46
General Maintenance Information.......430 Multi-point Inspection..................................... 432
Owner Checks and Services........................... 431
Protecting Your Investment.......................... 430
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?......................... 430
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?..................................................... 430
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada...........................................................211
Getting the Services You Need..............208 Away From Home............................................. 208
Global Opening...............................................70 Opening the Windows........................................ 70
H
Handbrake See: Parking Brake.............................................. 161Hazard Warning Flashers
.........................205
HDC See: Using Hill Descent Control.................... 168
Head Restraints............................................108 Adjusting the Head Restraint........................ 109
Heated Seats...................................................115
Heated Steering Wheel
................................62
Heated Windows and Mirrors..................106
Heated Exterior Mirror...................................... 106
Heated Rear Window....................................... 106
Heating See: Climate Control......................................... 103
Hill Start Assist...............................................161 Using Hill Start Assist........................................ 161
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate..........................................................105
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes............................................................160
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood...........223
I
Ignition Switch
...............................................130
In California (U.S. Only)............................209
Information Display Control
........................61
Type 1........................................................................\
. 61
Type 2....................................................................... 62
Information Displays
......................................81
General Information............................................. 81
Information....................................................389 911 Assist............................................................... 395
Alerts...................................................................... 395
Calendar............................................................... 395
Sirius Travel Link................................................ 392
SYNC Services (If Equipped, United States Only)................................................................. 390
Vehicle Health Report...................................... 397
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Mirrors
See: Heated Windows and Mirrors..............106
See: Windows and Mirrors................................ 69
Mobile Communications Equipment.......13
Moonroof...........................................................73 Bounce-Back.......................................................... 74
Opening and Closing the Moonroof..............73
Venting the Moonroof......................................... 74
Motorcraft Parts...........................................293
MyFord Touch ™...........................................349
General Information......................................... 349
MyKey Troubleshooting
...............................53
MyKey ™............................................................50
Principle of Operation........................................ 50
N
Navigation.....................................................400 cityseekr................................................................ 402
Map Mode............................................................ 404
Navigation Map Updates................................ 407
Navigation Voice Commands....................... 407
Point of Interest (POI) Categories..............402
Quick-touch Buttons....................................... 406
Setting a Destination........................................ 401
Setting Your Navigation Preferences.........403
Normal Scheduled Maintenance
..........433
6.2L and 6.8L Gasoline Engines................... 433
6.7L Diesel Engine............................................. 434
O
Oil Check See: Engine Oil Check...................................... 226
Opening and Closing the Hood..............223
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature.......................................................212
Obtaining a French Owner ’s Manual...........212
Overhead Console
........................................129
P
Parking Aid
......................................................170
Rear Sensing System........................................ 170
Parking Aids....................................................170
Parking Brake
..................................................161
Passive Anti-Theft System........................58
SecuriLock ™.......................................................... 58PATS
See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 58
Pedals.................................................................63
Perchlorate.........................................................11
Phone...............................................................383 Making Calls........................................................ 385
Pairing Subsequent Phones.......................... 385
Pairing Your Phone for the First Time.................................................................. 384
Phone Menu Options....................................... 385
Phone Settings................................................... 387
Phone Voice Commands............................... 388
Receiving Calls................................................... 385
Text Messaging.................................................. 386
Post-Crash Alert System
..........................207
Power Door Locks See: Locking and Unlocking............................. 54
Power Seats
......................................................111
Power Lumbar........................................................ 111
Power Recline......................................................... 111
Power Steering Fluid Check.....................234
Power Take-Off.............................................148
Power Windows
.............................................69
Accessory Delay.................................................... 70
Bounce-Back......................................................... 69
One-Touch Up or Down.................................... 69
Power Sliding Back Window............................ 70
Window Lock......................................................... 70
R
Rear Axle
..........................................................158
Rear Seat Armrest.........................................118
Rear Seats
........................................................112
Folding the Rear Seat Back (Crew Cab)
........................................................................\
....... 113
Folding up the Rear Seat Cushion.................113
Rear Heated Seats ............................................. 114
Rear Under Seat Storage (Crew Cab).........114
Returning the Seat to the Seating Position............................................................... 113
Rear View Camera.........................................171 Using the Rear View Camera System...........171
Rear View Camera See: Rear View Camera..................................... 171
Recommended Towing Weights............188 Calculating the Maximum Loaded Trailer
Weight for Your Vehicle............................... 189
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Speed Control
See: Cruise Control............................................. 174
Stability Control............................................165 Principle of Operation....................................... 165
Starter Switch See: Ignition Switch........................................... 130
Starting a Gasoline Engine.........................131 Cold Weather Starting (Flexible Fuel
Vehicles Only).................................................. 131
Failure to Start...................................................... 131
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes................132
Important Ventilating Information...............132
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Moving................................................................. 131
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Stationary.......................................................... 131
Starting and Stopping the Engine.........130
General Information.......................................... 130
Steering.............................................................175
Steering Wheel
...............................................60
Storage Compartments.............................129
Sunroof See: Moonroof....................................................... 73
Sun Visors
..........................................................73
Illuminated Vanity Mirror.................................... 73
Slide-on-rod........................................................... 73
Supplementary Restraints System.........36 Principle of Operation........................................ 36
Symbols Glossary
.............................................7
SYNC™ Applications and Services........................................................328
911 Assist............................................................... 328
SYNC AppLink.................................................... 334
SYNC Services: Traffic, Directions & Information (TDI) (If Equipped, Unites
States Only)..................................................... 331
Vehicle Health Report...................................... 330
SYNC™.............................................................313 General Information.......................................... 313
SYNC™ Troubleshooting
.........................343
T
Tailgate.............................................................183 Bed Extender........................................................ 185
Tailgate Lock........................................................ 183
Tailgate Removal................................................ 184
Tailgate Step........................................................ 184Technical Specifications
See: Capacities and Specifications............292
Terrain Response
..........................................168
Principle of Operation...................................... 168
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only)........................210
Tire Care
..........................................................256
Glossary of Tire Terminology......................... 257
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................................................. 256
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall........................................................... 258
Temperature A B C............................................. 257
Traction AA A B C.............................................. 256
Treadwear............................................................ 256
Tire Pressure Monitoring System...........273 Changing Tires With a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System........................................ 274
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System ....................................... 275
Tires See: Wheels and Tires..................................... 254
Towing a Trailer..............................................187 Load Placement.................................................. 187
Towing Points
................................................196
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels..........................................................198
Emergency Towing............................................ 198
Recreational Towing......................................... 198
Towing...............................................................187
Traction Control
............................................163
Principle of Operation....................................... 163
Trailer Sway Control....................................188
Transfer Case Fluid Check........................234
Transmission Code Designation............295
Transmission..................................................142
Transmission See: Transmission.............................................. 142
Transporting the Vehicle............................197
U
Under Hood Overview - 6.2L...................224
Under Hood Overview - 6.8L...................225
Universal Garage Door Opener
................119
CAR2U® Home Automation System...........119
HomeLink Wireless Control System............122
USB Port
...........................................................312
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W
Warning Lamps and Indicators..................77
4X2........................................................................\
.... 80
4X4 HIGH................................................................ 80
4X4 LOW................................................................ 80
Anti-Lock Braking System................................. 77
Battery....................................................................... 77
Brake System.......................................................... 77
Check Fuel Cap..................................................... 78
Cruise Control........................................................ 78
Diesel Warning Lights........................................ 80
Direction Indicator................................................ 78
Door Ajar.................................................................. 78
Electronic Locking Differential........................ 78
Engine Coolant Temperature........................... 78
Engine Oil................................................................ 78
Fasten Safety Belt................................................ 78
Front Airbag............................................................ 78
High Beam............................................................... 78
Hill Descent............................................................ 78
Low Fuel Level....................................................... 79
Low Tire Pressure Warning............................... 79
Powertrain Malfunction/Reduced Power/Electronic Throttle Control............79
Service Engine Soon............................................ 79
Stability Control.................................................... 79
Stability Control Off............................................ 79
Transmission Tow/Haul.................................... 80
Washer Fluid Check....................................235
Washers See: Cleaning the Exterior............................... 247
See: Wipers and Washers................................. 64
Waxing.............................................................248
Wheel Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel........................ 279
Wheels and Tires.........................................254 General Information......................................... 254
Technical Specifications................................ 290
Windows and Mirrors...................................69
Windshield Washers.....................................64
Windshield Wipers........................................64
Speed dependent wipers................................. 64
Wipers and Washers.....................................64
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