trailer FORD F250 2014 Service Manual

Protected components
Fuse amp rating
Fuse or relay number
Parking lamp relay, Trailer tow parking
lamp relay
15A
30
Trailer brake controller (brake signal),
Customer access
5A
31
Moonroof motor, Telescoping mirror
switch, Auto dimming mirrors, Power
inverter, Driver and passenger door lock
switch illumination, Rear heated seat
switch illumination, Driver and passenger
smart window motor, Passenger window
switch
15A
32
Restraint control module
10A
33
Heated steering wheel module, Rear
heated seats module
10A
34
Select shift switch, Reverse park aid
module, Trailer brake control module
5A
35
Fuel tank select switch
10A
36
Positive temperature coefficient heater
10A
37
AM/FM radio faceplate
10A
38
High beam headlamps
15A
39
Parking lamps (in mirrors), Roof marker
lamps
10A
40
Passenger airbag deactivation indicator
7.5A
41
Not used (spare)
5A
42
Wiper relay
10A
43
Auxiliary switches
10A
44
Not used (spare)
5A
45
Climate control
10A
46
Fog lamps, Fog lamp indicator (in switch)
15A
47
Power windows switch, Power rear sliding
window switch, Moonroof switch
30A Circuit breaker
48
Delayed accessory
Relay
49
222
Super Duty (TFA) Fuses

When Fail-Safe Mode Is Activated
WARNINGS
Fail-safe mode is for use during
emergencies only. Operate the
vehicle in fail-safe mode only as long
as necessary to bring the vehicle to rest in
a safe location and seek immediate repairs.
When in fail-safe mode, the vehicle will
have limited power, will not be able to
maintain high-speed operation, and may
completely shut down without warning,
potentially losing engine power, power
steering assist, and power brake assist,
which may increase the possibility of a
crash resulting in serious injury. Never remove the coolant reservoir
cap while the engine is running or hot.
You have limited engine power when in the
fail-safe mode, so drive the vehicle with
caution. The vehicle will not be able to
maintain high-speed operation and the
engine will run rough. Remember that the
engine is capable of completely shutting
down automatically to prevent engine
damage, therefore:
1. Pull off the road as soon as safely
possible and turn off the engine.
2. Arrange for the vehicle to be taken to an authorized dealer.
3. If this is not possible, wait a short period for the engine to cool.
4. Check the coolant level and replenish if low.
5. Re-start the engine and take your vehicle to an authorized dealer.
Note: Driving the vehicle without repairing
the engine problem increases the chance of
engine damage. Take your vehicle to an
authorized dealer as soon as possible. Engine Fluid Temperature
Management (If Equipped) WARNING
To reduce the risk of collision and
injury, be prepared that the vehicle
speed may reduce and the vehicle
may not be able to accelerate with full
power until the fluid temperatures reduce. Your vehicle has been designed to pull a
trailer, but because of the added load, the
vehicle
’s engine may temporarily reach
higher temperatures during severe
operating conditions such as ascending a
long or steep grade while pulling a trailer
in hot ambient temperatures.
At this time, you may notice your engine
coolant temperature gauge needle move
toward the H and the POWER REDUCED
TO LOWER TEMP message may appear
in the information display.
You may notice a reduction in the vehicle ’s
speed caused by reduced engine power.
Your vehicle has been designed to enter
this mode if certain high temperature/high
load conditions take place in order to
manage the engine ’s fluid temperatures.
The amount of speed reduction will
depend on the vehicle loading, towing,
grade, ambient temperature, and other
factors. If this occurs, there is no need to
pull off the road. The vehicle can continue
to be driven while this message is active
The air conditioning may also cycle on and
off during severe operating conditions to
protect overheating of the engine. When
the engine coolant temperature decreases
to a more normal operating temperature,
the air conditioning will turn on once again.
If you notice any of the following:
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•
Exceed 50 mph (80 km/h)
• Load the vehicle beyond maximum
vehicle load rating listed on the Safety
Compliance Label.
• Tow a trailer.
• Use snow chains on the end of the
vehicle with the dissimilar spare tire.
• Use more than one dissimilar spare tire
at a time.
• Use commercial car washing
equipment.
• Try to repair the dissimilar spare tire.
Use of one of the dissimilar spare tires
listed above at any one wheel location can
lead to impairment of the following:
• Handling, stability and braking
performance.
• Comfort and noise.
• Ground clearance and parking at curbs.
• Winter weather driving capability.
• Wet weather driving capability.
• All-wheel driving capability
3. Full-size dissimilar spare without
label on wheel
When driving with the full-size dissimilar
spare wheel and tire assembly, do not:
• Exceed 70 mph (113 km/h).
• Use more than one dissimilar spare
wheel and tire assembly at a time. •
Use commercial car washing
equipment.
• Use snow chains on the end of the
vehicle with the dissimilar spare wheel
and tire assembly.
The usage of a full-size dissimilar spare
wheel and tire assembly can lead to
impairment of the following:
• Handling, stability and braking
performance.
• Comfort and noise.
• Ground clearance and parking at curbs.
• Winter weather driving capability.
• Wet weather driving capability.
• All-wheel driving capability
When driving with the full-size dissimilar
spare wheel and tire assembly additional
caution should be given to:
• Towing a trailer.
• Driving vehicles equipped with a
camper body.
• Driving vehicles with a load on the
cargo rack.
Drive cautiously when using a full-size
dissimilar spare wheel and tire assembly
and seek service as soon as possible.
Location of the Spare Tire and
Tools
If your vehicle is equipped with a spare tire,
jack and associated tools, see the
following table for their locations: Location
Tool
Under the vehicle, just forward of the rearbumper
Spare tire (pick-up trucks only)
Regular cab and Crew Cab: Fastened tofloor pan behind rearmost seat on passenger side
Jack
280
Super Duty (TFA) Wheels and Tires

For a complete listing of the accessories
that are available for your vehicle, please
contact an authorized dealer or visit our
online store at
www.Accessories.Ford.com (United
States only).
Ford Motor Company will repair or replace
any properly authorized dealer-installed
Ford Genuine Accessories found to be
defective in factory-supplied materials or
workmanship during the warranty period,
as well as any component damaged by the
defective accessories.
Ford Motor Company will warrant your
vehicle through the warranty that provides
the greatest benefit:
• 12 months or 12000 miles (20000 km)
(whichever occurs first).
• The remainder of your new vehicle
limited warranty.
Contact an authorized dealer for details
and a copy of the warranty.
Exterior style
• Bug shields.
• Exhaust tip.
• Deflectors.
• Running boards.
• Splash guards.
• Step bars.
• Fog lamps.
• Custom graphics*.
• Stainless-steel wheel covers*.
• Wheel well liners.
Interior style
• Floor mats.
• Cargo organizers.
• Custom seat covers*. Lifestyle
•
Ash cup / smoker's package.
• Bedliners and bedmats.
• Rear-seat entertainment*.
• Tonneau covers*.
• Trailer hitches, wiring harnesses and
accessories.
• Racks and carriers*.
• Truck bed camping tent*.
• Sportliner cargo liner*.
• Bed extender.
Peace of mind
• Keyless entry keypad.
• Back-up alarm*.
• Remote start and alarms.
• Wheel locks.
• Protective seat covers*.
• Bumper and hitch-mounted parking
sensors*.
• Cable lock*.
• Bed hooks*.
• Tool/Cargo boxes*.
• Speed/Cruise control.
*The accessory manufacturer designs,
develops and therefore warrants Ford
Licensed Accessories, and does not design
or test these accessories to Ford Motor
Company engineering requirements.
Contact an authorized Ford dealer for the
manufacturer ’s limited warranty details,
and request a copy of the Ford Licensed
Accessories product limited warranty from
the accessory manufacturer.
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Super Duty (TFA) Accessories

Towing a trailer or using a car-top carrier
Inspect and lubricate U-joints.
Inspect frequently, service
as required
See axle maintenance items under Exceptions.
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal
noise, wear, looseness or drag.
Every 5000 miles (8000
km)
Rotate tires*
, inspect tires for wear and measure tread
depth.
Change engine oil and filter.
Every 5000 miles (8000
km) or six months
Inspect and lubricate U-joints.
Replace front wheel bearing grease and grease seals if
non-sealed bearings are used.
Every 30000 miles (48000
km)
Change the transfer case fluid (Four-wheel drive vehicles).
Every 60000 miles (96000
km)
* Vehicles with dual rear wheels should rotate the front wheels when specified; rear wheels
only if unusual wear is noted. Extensive idling or low-speed driving for long distances, as in heavy commercial use
(such as delivery, taxi, patrol car or livery)
Replace engine air filter.
Inspect frequently, service
as required
Inspect brake system.
Every 5000 miles (8000
km)
Inspect wheels and related components for abnormal
noise, wear, looseness or drag.
Lubricate control arm and steering ball joints if equipped
with grease fittings.
Rotate tires*
, inspect tires for wear and measure tread
depth.
Inspect and lubricate U-joints.
Every 5000 miles (8000
km) or six months
Change engine oil and filter.
Every 5000 miles (8000
km), six months or 200
engine hours
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Super Duty (TFA) Scheduled Maintenance

Off-road operation
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal
noise, wear, looseness or drag.
Rotate tires *
, inspect tires for wear and measure tread
depth.
Replace front wheel bearing grease and grease seals if
non-sealed bearings are used.
Every 30000 miles (48000
km)
Change rear axle fluid (F-450 and F-550 only).
Every 50000 miles (80000
km)
Change transfer case fluid (Four-wheel drive vehicles).
Every 60000 miles (96000
km)
* Vehicles with dual rear wheels should rotate the front wheels when specified; rear wheels
only if unusual wear is noted. Exclusive use of E85 (Flex fuel vehicles only)
If ran exclusively on E85, fill the fuel tank full with regular
unleaded fuel.
Every oil change interval
6.7L Diesel Engine
See the diesel supplement for special
operating condition information.
Exceptions
There are several exceptions to the Normal
Schedule:
Normal vehicle axle maintenance: Rear
axles and power take-off units with
synthetic fluid and light-duty trucks
equipped with Ford-design axles are
lubricated for life; do not check or change
fluid unless a leak is suspected, service is
required or the assembly has been
submerged in water. During long periods
of trailer towing with outside temperatures
above 70°F (21°C) and at wide-open
throttle for long periods above 45 mph (72
km/h), change non-synthetic rear axle fluid
every 3000 miles (4800 kilometers) or three months, whichever comes first. This
interval can be waived if the axle is filled
with 75W140 synthetic gear fluid meeting
Ford specification WSL-M2C192-A, part
number F1TZ-19580-B, or equivalent. Add
friction modifier XL-3 (EST-M2C118-A) or
equivalent for complete refill of
Traction-Lok rear axles. See Capacities
and Specifications (page 292).
Police, Taxi and Livery vehicle axle
maintenance: Change rear axle fluid every
100000 miles (160000 kilometers). Rear
axle fluid change may be waived if the axle
was filled with 75W140 synthetic gear fluid
meeting Ford specification
WSL-M2C192-A, part number
F1TZ-19580-B, or equivalent. Add four
ounces (118 milliliters) of additive friction
modifier XL-3 (EST-M2C118-A), or
equivalent, for complete refill of
Traction-Lok rear axles. Change the axle
fluid anytime the axle submerges in water.
437
Super Duty (TFA) Scheduled Maintenance

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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Information Messages..................................92
4WD........................................................................\
. 101
AdvanceTrac ™...................................................... 92
Alarm........................................................................\
92
Diesel Messages................................................... 93
Doors and Locks................................................... 96
Drivetrain................................................................. 96
Engine....................................................................... 97
Fuel........................................................................\
.... 97
Key........................................................................\
..... 98
Maintenance.......................................................... 98
MyKey®................................................................... 98
Off Road................................................................ 100
Park Aid................................................................... 99
Park Brake............................................................... 99
Power Steering..................................................... 99
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.................100
Trailer....................................................................... 101
Installing Child Seats.....................................16 Child Seats............................................................... 16
Tether Strap Attachment.................................. 22
Tether Strap Attachment (Rear SuperCab Only)..................................................................... 23
Using Cinch Tongue Lap and Shoulder Belts (All Front Center, Super Cab and Crew
Cab Rear Center Positions).......................... 19
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts.......................... 17
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH)............................................. 21
Using Tether Straps.............................................. 21
Instrument Cluster.........................................75
Instrument Lighting Dimmer
.....................66
Interior Lamps..................................................67 Front Map Lamps (If equipped).................... 68
Rear Dome and Map Lamps............................ 68
Interior Mirror....................................................72 Auto-Dimming Mirror.......................................... 72
Introduction.........................................................7
J
Jump-Starting the Vehicle.......................205 Connecting the Jumper Cables.................... 206
Jump Starting..................................................... 206
Preparing Your Vehicle.................................... 205
Removing the Jumper Cables...................... 206K
Keyless Entry....................................................55
SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRY
KEYPAD
............................................................... 55
Keys and Remote Controls........................46
L
Lighting Control..............................................65 Headlamp Flasher............................................... 65
High Beams............................................................ 65
Lighting..............................................................65
Limited Slip Differential
.............................158
Load Carrying.................................................176
Load Limit........................................................176 Special Loading Instructions for Owners of
Pick-up Trucks and Utility-type
Vehicles............................................................. 183
Vehicle Loading - with and without a Trailer.................................................................. 176
Locking and Unlocking
.................................54
Autolock and Autounlock................................. 54
Battery Saver......................................................... 55
Illuminated Entry.................................................. 55
Power Door Locks................................................ 54
Remote Control.................................................... 54
Smart Unlocks...................................................... 54
Locks...................................................................54
Lug Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel........................ 279
M
Maintenance..................................................223 General Information.......................................... 223
Manual Climate Control
............................103
Manual Seats..................................................110
Manual Lumbar .................................................... 111
Moving the Seat Backward and Forward.............................................................. 110
Recline Adjustment............................................ 110
Media Hub
.......................................................312
Memory Function............................................111
Easy Entry and Exit Feature............................. 112
Message Center See: Information Displays.................................. 81
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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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