differential FORD F250 2014 Owners Manual

Rear Axle
Limited Slip Differential.............................158
Electronic Locking Differential................158
Brakes
General Information
....................................160
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes...........................................................160
Parking Brake
..................................................161
Hill Start Assist
...............................................161
Traction Control
Principle of Operation.................................163
Using Traction Control
................................163
Stability Control
Principle of Operation.................................165
Using Stability Control...............................165
Terrain Response
Principle of Operation................................168
Using Hill Descent Control........................168
Parking Aids
Parking Aid......................................................170
Rear View Camera.........................................171
Cruise Control
Principle of Operation.................................174
Using Cruise Control....................................174
Driving Aids
Steering .............................................................
175
Load Carrying
Load Limit
........................................................176
Tailgate.............................................................183 Towing
Towing a Trailer..............................................187
Trailer Sway Control....................................188
Recommended Towing Weights............188
Essential Towing Checks
...........................189
Towing Points................................................196
Transporting the Vehicle............................197
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels......198
Driving Hints
Breaking-In....................................................200
Economical Driving....................................200
Driving Through Water................................201
Floor Mats
.......................................................201
Snowplowing................................................202
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance
.................................204
Hazard Warning Flashers
.........................205
Fuel Shutoff
..................................................205
Jump-Starting the Vehicle.......................205
Post-Crash Alert System..........................207
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need..............208
In California (U.S. Only)............................209
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only)
......................210
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)........................210
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada..........................................................211
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature......................................................212
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)..............................................................212
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)..............................................................213
Fuses
Changing a Fuse
............................................214
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WARNING
Driving your vehicle with the warning
lamp on is dangerous. A significant
decrease in braking performance
may occur. It will take you longer to stop
your vehicle. Have your vehicle checked by
your authorized dealer immediately. Driving
extended distances with the parking brake
engaged can cause brake failure and the
risk of personal injury. Check Fuel Cap (If Equipped)
Illuminates when the fuel cap
may not be properly installed.
Continued driving with this light
on may cause the Service engine
soon warning indicator to come on.
Cruise Control
(If Equipped) Illuminates when you switch this
feature on. See
Using Cruise
Control (page 174).
Direction Indicator Illuminates when the left or right
turn signal or the hazard warning
flasher is turned on. If the
indicators stay on or flash faster, check for
a burned out bulb.
Door Ajar Displays when the ignition is on
and any door is not completely
closed.
Electronic Locking Differential Illuminates when using the
electronic locking differential. Engine Coolant Temperature Illuminates when the engine
coolant temperature is high.
Stop the vehicle as soon as
possible, switch off the engine and let cool.
Engine Oil If it illuminates with the engine
running or when you are driving,
this indicates a malfunction.
Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to
do so and switch the engine off. Check the
engine oil level. See
Engine Oil Check
(page 226).
Note: Do not resume your journey if it
illuminates despite the level being correct.
Have the system checked by your authorized
dealer immediately.
Fasten Safety Belt It will illuminate and a chime will
sound to remind you to fasten
your safety belt.
Front Airbag If it fails to illuminate when you
start your vehicle, continues to
flash or remains on, it indicates
a malfunction. Have the system checked
by your authorized dealer.
High Beam Illuminates when you switch the
high beam headlamps on. It will
flash when you use the
headlamp flasher.
Hill Descent
(If Equipped) Illuminates when hill descent is
switched on.
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Fuel Hist.
Shows fuel usage as a bar graph based on
time. The graph is updated each minute
with the fuel economy that was achieved
during the prior 5, 10, 30 minutes of driving.
Truck Apps In this mode, off-road
information depicted with
graphics and trailer towing
application options are available.
Note: Some items are optional and may
not appear. Truck Apps
Pitch and bank angle (in degrees)
Off Road
Steering angle (in degrees)
Differential lock/unlock
Energy flow ELD (Electronic Locking Differential)
Press OK for Info
Hill Descent Control
4X4 System
Traction Control
AdvanceTrac + RSC
Active trailer name or default trailer
Trailer
Accumulated trailer distance
Trailer gain and output
Trailer Disconnected Options
Press OK for options
Change Active Trailer
Adding a new trailerConventional, Fifth
Wheel or Gooseneck
Connection Checklist (if
equipped)
Delete Trailer
Tow / Haul or Trailer
Brake Controller
Information Screen
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Action
Message
You must have your vehicle serviced by an authorized dealer
if approximately two hours after the EXHAUST OVERLOADED DRIVE TO CLEAN message has displayed and you have not
driven your vehicle above 30 mph (48 km/h) for at least 20 minutes to clean the diesel particulate filter. Refer to your diesel supplement for more information.
EXHAUST OVER LIMIT
SERVICE NOW
You are responsible for assuring that you operate your vehiclein a manner that allows diesel particulate filter cleaning tooccur. Ignoring the EXHAUST OVER LIMIT SERVICE NOW warning message could lead to reduced drivability and
customer expense, including damage to the diesel particulate filter. Your new vehicle warranty may not cover this damage.
The water separator has reached a predetermined capacity
and needs draining. Refer to your diesel supplement for more information.
WATER IN FUEL DRAIN
FILTER SEE MANUAL
A low fuel pressure condition has occurred due to cold, low
fuel level or fuel filters need to be changed. Refer to your diesel supplement for more information.
LOW FUEL PRESSURE
Doors and Locks Action
Message
The door listed is not completely closed.
X Door Ajar
Drivetrain Action
Message
The electronic locking differential is engaged.
LOCKING DIFFERENTIAL
ENGAGED
ELD ENGAGED The electronic locking differential is disengaged.
LOCKING DIFFERENTIAL
DISENGAGED
ELD DISENGAGED The electronic locking differential requests a certain speedrequirement to engage.
TO ENGAGE LOCKING
DIFFERENTIAL SLOW TO XX MPH/KM/H
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Action
Message
TO ENGAGE ELD SLOW TO XX MPH/KM/H
The electronic locking differential request the release of theaccelerator pedal in order to engage.
TO ENGAGE LOCKING
DIFFERENTIAL RELEASE ACCELERATOR PEDAL
TO ENGAGE ELD
RELEASE PEDAL
The electronic locking differential requests a certain speedrequirement to engage.
SLOW VEHICLE TO XX
KM/H FOR ELD
The electronic locking differential requests a certain speedrequirement to engage.
SLOW VEHICLE TO XX
MPH FOR ELD
An electronic locking differential system fault is present. SeeUsing Four-Wheel Drive (page 149).
CHECK LOCKING
DIFFERENTIAL
A reminder to shift into park.
SHIFT TO PARK
Engine Action
Message
Your vehicle is set to transport mode. The transportmode disables certain vehicle functions to prevent battery discharge.
TRANSPORT MODE CONTACT
DEALER
The engine has reduced power in order to help reduce
high coolant temperature See Engine Coolant Check(page
227).
POWER REDUCED TO LOWER
ENGINE TEMP
Fuel Action
Message
An early reminder of a low fuel condition.
FUEL LEVEL LOW
The fuel cap may not be properly closed.
CHECK FUEL CAP
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LIMITED SLIP DIFFERENTIAL
This axle provides added traction on
slippery surfaces, particularly when one
wheel is on a poor traction surface. Under
normal conditions, the limited-slip axle
functions like a standard rear axle. The axle
may exhibit a slight noise or vibration
during tight turns with low vehicle speed.
This is normal behavior and indicates the
axle is working.
ELECTRONIC LOCKING
DIFFERENTIAL
Note:
The electronic locking differential is
for off-road use only and is not for use on
dry pavement. Using the electronic locking
differential on dry pavement will result in
increased tire wear, noise and vibration.
The electronic locking differential is a
device housed in the rear axle that allows
both rear wheels to turn at the same
speed. The electronic locking differential
can provide additional traction should your
vehicle become stuck. You can activate
the differential electronically and shift it
on the fly within the differential operating
speed range. The differential is for use in
mud, rocks, sand, or any off-road condition
where you need maximum traction. It is
not for use on dry pavement.
The following conditions will affect the
electronic locking differential: •
On 2WD vehicles and 4WD vehicles in
2H (4X2) or 4H (4X4 High), the ELD
will not engage if the vehicle speed is
above 20 mph (32 km/h).
• On 2WD vehicles and 4WD vehicles in
2H (4X2) or 4H (4X4 High), the ELD
will automatically disengage at speeds
above 25 mph (40 km/h) and will
automatically reengage at speeds
below 20 mph (32 km/h).
• On 4WD vehicles in 4L (4X4 Low), the
ELD can be engaged at any speed and
will not automatically disengage.
Activating the Electronic Locking
Differential (If Equipped)
Note: Do not use electronic locking
differential on dry, hard surfaced roads.
Doing so will produce excessive noise,
vibration and increase tire wear.
Note: If the electronic locking differential
has difficulty disengaging, release the
accelerator pedal and turn the steering
wheel in the opposite direction while rolling.
For vehicles equipped with an
electronic shift 4WD system Pull the 4WD control knob toward you.
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For 2WD vehicles and vehicles
equipped with a manual shift 4WD
system
Turn the control to ON.
Once the indicator light
illuminates in the information
display, both rear wheel axle
shafts will be locked together providing
added traction.
If the indicator does not come on, or the
indicator turns off while driving, one of the
following has occurred:
• The vehicle speed is too high.
• The left and right rear wheel speed
difference is too high during an
engagement attempt.
• The system has malfunctioned and is
accompanied by CHECK LOCKING
DIFFERENTIAL in the information
display. See your authorized Ford
dealer for assistance.
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Note:
Make sure the jack fits onto the flat
area on the outboard side of the differential. Front passenger side (4x4)
Note:
View shown from the rear of the
vehicle to clearly identify the jack point.
Place the jack directly under the axle. Rear
Note:
Jack at the specified locations to
avoid damage to the vehicle. Jacking the Vehicle 1. Turn the jack handle clockwise until
the wheel is completely off the ground
and high enough to install the spare
tire.
2. Remove the lug nuts with the lug wrench.
3. Replace the flat tire with the spare tire,
making sure the valve stem is facing
outward for all front wheels and single
rear wheel vehicles. If you are replacing
an inboard rear tire on dual rear wheel
vehicles, the valve stem must be facing
outward. If you are replacing the
outboard wheel, the valve stem must
be facing inward. Reinstall the lug nuts
until the wheel is snug against the hub.
Do not fully tighten the lug nuts until
the wheel has been lowered.
4. Lower the wheel by turning the jack handle counterclockwise.
5. Remove the jack and fully tighten the lug nuts in the order shown. See
Technical Specifications (page 290).
6. Stow the flat tire. See Stowing the flat or spare tire if the vehicle is equipped
with a spare tire carrier.
7. Stow the jack, jack handle and lug wrench. Make sure the jack is securely
fastened so it does not rattle when
driving.
8. Unblock the wheels.
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Front (4x2): F-350 dual rear wheel
Note:
Place the jack directly under the
I-beam. Front driver side (4x4): F-350 dual rear
wheel
Note:
Make sure the jack fits onto the flat
area on the outboard side of the differential
housing. Front passenger side (4x4): F-350 dual
rear wheel Note:
View shown from the rear of the
vehicle to clearly identify the jack point.
Note: Place the jack directly under the axle
and inboard of the radius arm so that the
jack clears the radius arm. Front: F-450 and F-550
Rear: F-350 dual rear wheel
Rear: F-450 and F-550
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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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