tow FORD F250 2015 Owners Manual

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’s maintenance. It covers
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preventive care and replacement of select
items that require periodic attention for
normal wear:
• Windshield wiper blades.
• Spark plugs.
• The clutch disc.
• Brake pads and linings.
• Shock absorbers.
• Struts.
• Engine Belts.
• Engine coolant hoses, clamps and
o-rings.
• Diesel exhaust fluid replenishment.
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such as:
•
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• Coverage for certain maintenance and
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Coverage expires.
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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 transfer case fluid (Four-wheel drive vehicles).
Every 60000 miles (96000
km)
Replace spark plugs.
* 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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Off-road operation
Inspect steering linkage, ball joints and U-joints, Lubricate
if equipped with grease fittings.
Inspect frequently, service
as required
Replace engine air filter.
Change engine oil and filter.
Every 5000 miles (8000
km) or six months
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:
Axle Maintenance
Change the axle fluid anytime an axle is
submerged in water. 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
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Economical Driving.....................................207
Electronic Locking Differential................162 Activating the Electronic Locking
Differential....................................................... 162
Emission Control System
..........................144
On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II).................... 145
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing................................................... 145
End User License Agreement..................433 SYNC End User License Agreement
(EULA).............................................................. 433
Engine Block Heater.....................................137 Using the Engine Block Heater...................... 138
Engine Coolant Check
...............................236
Adding Engine Coolant.................................... 237
Recycled Engine Coolant................................ 237
Severe Climates................................................. 238
What You Should Know About Fail-Safe Cooling.............................................................. 238
Engine Immobilizer See: Passive Anti-Theft System.................... 60
Engine Oil Check
..........................................235
Adding Engine Oil.............................................. 235
Engine Oil Dipstick......................................235
Engine Specifications
.................................301
Drivebelt Routing................................................ 301
Entertainment...............................................379 A/V Inputs............................................................ 395
AM/FM Radio....................................................... 381
Bluetooth Audio................................................. 394
Browsing Device Content................................ 379
CD........................................................................\
... 390
SD Card Slot and USB Port............................ 391
SIRIUS® Satellite Radio (If Activated)....................................................... 386
Supported Media Players, Formats and Metadata Information................................ 394Essential Towing Checks
...........................195
Before Towing a Trailer.................................... 202
Hitches.................................................................... 197
Integrated Trailer Brake Controller..............198
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Watercraft (PWC)........................................ 203
Safety Chains....................................................... 198
Trailer Brakes....................................................... 198
Trailer Lamps....................................................... 202
Trailer Towing Connector................................ 196
Using a Step Bumper (If Equipped)...........202
Using the Rear View Camera To Align Your Trailer Hitch..................................................... 196
When Towing a Trailer..................................... 202
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording.............................................. 9
Export Unique Options.................................14
Extended Service Plan (ESP).................455 SERVICE PLANS (CANADA ONLY)............456
SERVICE PLANS (U.S. Only)......................... 455
Exterior Mirrors
.................................................72
Clearance Lamps.................................................. 73
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors................................ 73
Heated Exterior Mirrors....................................... 73
Memory Mirrors..................................................... 73
Power Exterior Mirrors......................................... 72
Telescoping Mirrors.............................................. 74
F
Fastening the Safety Belts..........................29 Fastening the Cinch Tongue............................ 30
Safety Belt Extension Assembly...................... 31
Safety Belt Locking Modes............................... 30
Using Safety Belts During Pregnancy...........30
Using the Safety Belt with Cinch Tongue (Front Center and Rear Center Seats
Only).................................................................... 29
Floor Mats
......................................................208
Fog Lamps - Front See: Front Fog Lamps........................................ 69
Foot Pedals See: Adjusting the Pedals................................. 65
Ford Credit
..........................................................11
(U.S. Only)................................................................. 11
Four-Wheel Drive..........................................153
Front Fog Lamps............................................69
Front Seat Armrest.......................................122
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Rear Seats.........................................................117
Folding the Rear Seat Back (Crew Cab)
........................................................................\
....... 118
Folding up the Rear Seat Cushion.................118
Rear Under Seat Storage (Crew Cab).........119
Returning the Seat to the Seating Position............................................................... 118
Rear View Camera........................................175 Using the Rear View Camera System.........176
Rear View Camera See: Rear View Camera.................................... 175
Recommended Towing Weights............192 Calculating the Maximum Loaded Trailer
Weight for Your Vehicle............................... 195
Refueling...........................................................141 Fuel Filler Cap....................................................... 142
Remote Control...............................................47 Car Finder................................................................ 48
Integrated Keyhead Transmitters .................. 47
Memory Feature................................................... 48
Remote Start ........................................................ 49
Replacing the Battery......................................... 47
Sounding a Panic Alarm.................................... 49
Remote Start
...................................................112
Automatic Settings............................................. 112
Removing a Headlamp.............................248
Repairing Minor Paint Damage..............259
Replacement Parts Recommendation........................................12
Collision Repairs.................................................... 12
Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical Repairs.................................................................. 12
Warranty on Replacement Parts..................... 12
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control............................................................50
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)..............................................................222
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)...............................................................221
Roadside Assistance
...................................212
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting Roadside
Assistance......................................................... 212
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Using Roadside Assistance......................................................... 212
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Getting Roadside Assistance.................................... 212
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Using Roadside Assistance.................................... 212Roadside Emergencies...............................212
Running-In
See: Breaking-In................................................. 207
Running Out of Fuel
......................................141
Refilling With a Portable Fuel
Container........................................................... 141
S
Safety Belt Height Adjustment.................32
Safety Belt Minder.........................................33 Belt-Minder™........................................................ 33
Safety Belts......................................................28 Principle of Operation........................................ 28
Safety Belt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime...............................................................32
Conditions of operation..................................... 33
Safety Canopy ™
............................................44
Safety Precautions.......................................139
Satellite Radio
...............................................318
Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number
(ESN)................................................................. 319
Satellite Radio Reception Factors...............319
SIRIUS® Satellite Radio Service................... 319
Troubleshooting................................................. 320
Scheduled Maintenance Record...........466
Scheduled Maintenance...........................457
Seats...................................................................113
Security.............................................................60
Settings...........................................................369 Clock....................................................................... 370
Display................................................................... 370
Settings.................................................................. 372
Sound...................................................................... 371
Vehicle..................................................................... 371
Side Airbags
.....................................................43
Sitting in the Correct Position...................113
Snow Chains See: Using Snow Chains................................. 282
Snowplowing................................................209 Engine temperature while plowing..............210
Installing the Snowplow................................. 209
Operating the Vehicle with the Snowplow Attached........................................................... 210
Snowplowing with your Airbag Equipped Vehicle............................................................... 210
Transmission operation while plowing............................................................... 211
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Special Notices................................................12
New Vehicle Limited Warranty......................... 12
On-board Diagnostics (OBD-II)....................... 12
Special Instructions.............................................. 12
Using your Vehicle as an Ambulance.............13
Using your Vehicle as a Stationary Power Source................................................................... 13
Using your Vehicle With a Snowplow............13
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance...............................................461
6.2L and 6.8L Gasoline Engines................... 461
6.7L Diesel Engine............................................. 464
Exceptions........................................................... 464
Speed Control See: Cruise Control............................................. 178
Stability Control............................................169
Principle of Operation...................................... 169
Starter Switch See: Ignition Switch........................................... 135
Starting a Gasoline Engine.......................136 Cold Weather Starting (Flexible Fuel
Vehicles Only)................................................. 136
Failure to Start..................................................... 136
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes................137
Important Ventilating Information...............137
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Moving............................................................... 136
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Stationary......................................................... 136
Starting and Stopping the Engine..........135 General Information.......................................... 135
Steering............................................................179
Steering Wheel
...............................................62
Storage Compartments.............................134
Sunroof See: Moonroof....................................................... 75
Sun Visors
..........................................................75
Illuminated Vanity Mirror.................................... 75
Slide-on-rod........................................................... 75
Supplementary Restraints System.........36 Principle of Operation........................................ 36
Symbols Glossary
.............................................7 SYNC™ Applications and
Services........................................................338
911 Assist............................................................... 338
SYNC AppLink.................................................... 344
SYNC Services: Traffic, Directions & Information (TDI) (If Equipped, Unites
States Only)..................................................... 341
Vehicle Health Report..................................... 340
SYNC™
............................................................323
General Information.......................................... 323
SYNC™ Troubleshooting
.........................353
T
Tailgate.............................................................187 Bed Extender....................................................... 189
Tailgate Lock......................................................... 187
Tailgate Removal................................................ 188
Tailgate Step........................................................ 188
Technical Specifications See: Capacities and Specifications.............301
Terrain Response...........................................172 Principle of Operation........................................ 172
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only)........................219
Tire Care
..........................................................265
Glossary of Tire Terminology........................ 266
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................................................. 265
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall............................................................ 267
Temperature A B C............................................ 266
Traction AA A B C.............................................. 265
Treadwear............................................................ 265
Tire Pressure Monitoring System...........283 Changing Tires With a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System....................................... 284
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System ...................................... 284
Tires See: Wheels and Tires..................................... 263
Towing a Trailer..............................................191 Load Placement................................................... 191
Towing Points
...............................................203
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels
.........................................................205
Emergency Towing............................................ 205
Recreational Towing......................................... 205
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Towing...............................................................191
Traction Control.............................................167
Principle of Operation....................................... 167
Trailer Sway Control....................................192
Transfer Case Fluid Check........................242
Transmission Code Designation............304
Transmission ...................................................
147
Transmission See: Transmission............................................... 147
Transporting the Vehicle
..........................204
U
Under Hood Overview - 6.2L...................233
Under Hood Overview - 6.8L..................234
Universal Garage Door Opener................124 CAR2U® Home Automation System..........124
HomeLink Wireless Control System............127
USB Port
...........................................................321
Using Cruise Control....................................178 Switching Cruise Control Off.......................... 178
Switching Cruise Control On.......................... 178
Using Four-Wheel Drive
.............................153
4WD Indicator Lights........................................ 154
Driving Off-Road With Truck and Utility Vehicles.............................................................. 157
Electronic Shift-On-the-Fly (ESOF) 4WD system................................................................ 153
How Your Vehicle Differs From Other Vehicles.............................................................. 157
Manual Shift On Stop (MSOS) 4WD system................................................................ 153
Using a Manual Shift On Stop (MSOS) 4wd system............................................................... 154
Using the Electronic Shift on the Fly 4WD system............................................................... 156
Using Hill Descent Control.........................172 Hill descent modes............................................. 172
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems..........................................................55
Using Snow Chains.....................................282
Using Stability Control
...............................169
AdvanceTrac® with Roll Stability Control ™
(RSC®).............................................................. 169Using SYNC™ With Your Media
Player............................................................345
Accessing Your Play Menu............................. 349
Connecting Your Digital Media Player to the USB Port.......................................................... 345
Media Menu Features...................................... 348
Media Voice Commands................................ 346
System Settings.................................................. 351
What's Playing?................................................. 346
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone.............327 Accessing Features through the Phone
Menu................................................................... 331
Accessing Your Phone Settings.................... 334
Making Calls........................................................ 330
Pairing a Phone for the First Time...............328
Pairing Subsequent Phones.......................... 328
Phone Options during an Active Call.........330
Phone Voice Commands................................ 328
Receiving Calls................................................... 330
System Settings................................................. 335
Text Messaging................................................... 333
Using Traction Control
................................167
System Indicator Lights and
Messages.......................................................... 168
Using Voice Recognition...........................325 Initiating a Voice Session................................ 325
System Interaction and Feedback..............326
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)
.........................219
V
Vehicle Care
...................................................255
General Information......................................... 255
Vehicle Certification Label.......................303
Vehicle Identification Number................303
Vehicle Storage............................................260 Battery.................................................................... 261
Body....................................................................... 260
Brakes..................................................................... 261
Cooling system.................................................... 261
Engine..................................................................... 261
Fuel system........................................................... 261
General.................................................................. 260
Miscellaneous...................................................... 261
Removing Vehicle From Storage.................. 261
Tires........................................................................\
. 261
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Ventilation
See: Climate Control......................................... 106
VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number............303
Voice Control...................................................63
W
Warning Lamps and Indicators.................79 4X2
........................................................................\
.... 82
4X4 HIGH................................................................ 82
4X4 LOW................................................................. 82
Anti-Lock Braking System................................. 79
Battery...................................................................... 79
Brake System......................................................... 79
Check Fuel Cap.................................................... 80
Cruise Control....................................................... 80
Diesel Warning Lights......................................... 82
Direction Indicator............................................... 80
Door Ajar................................................................. 80
Electronic Locking Differential....................... 80
Engine Coolant Temperature.......................... 80
Engine Oil................................................................ 80
Fasten Safety Belt............................................... 80
Front Airbag........................................................... 80
High Beam.............................................................. 80
Hill Descent............................................................ 80
Low Fuel Level........................................................ 81
Low Tire Pressure Warning................................ 81
Powertrain Malfunction/Reduced Power/Electronic Throttle Control............81
Service Engine Soon............................................ 81
Stability Control..................................................... 81
Stability Control Off............................................ 82
Transmission Tow/Haul..................................... 82
Washer Fluid Check
....................................243
Washers See: Cleaning the Exterior.............................. 255
See: Wipers and Washers................................. 66
Waxing.............................................................256
Wheel Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 288
Wheels and Tires
.........................................263
General Information......................................... 263
Technical Specifications................................. 299
Windows and Mirrors.....................................71
Windshield Washers.....................................66 Windshield Wipers
........................................66
Speed dependent wipers................................. 66
Wipers and Washers....................................66
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