oil filter FORD F250 2016 Owners Manual

Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.
Only)..............................................................221
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only).............................................................222
Fuses
Fuse Specification Chart...........................223
Changing a Fuse............................................231
Maintenance
General Information
....................................232
Opening and Closing the Hood..............232
Under Hood Overview - 6.2L...................233
Under Hood Overview - 6.8L..................234
Engine Oil Dipstick......................................235
Engine Oil Check
..........................................235
Oil Change Indicator Reset......................236
Engine Coolant Check
...............................236
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check...........................................................240
Transfer Case Fluid Check........................243
Brake Fluid Check........................................244
Power Steering Fluid Check....................244
Washer Fluid Check
....................................244
Fuel Filter........................................................244
Changing the 12V Battery.........................245
Checking the Wiper Blades
......................247
Changing the Wiper Blades
.....................247
Adjusting the Headlamps.........................247
Removing a Headlamp.............................249
Changing a Bulb..........................................249
Bulb Specification Chart
...........................252
Changing the Engine Air Filter................254
Vehicle Care
General Information...................................256
Cleaning Products.......................................256
Cleaning the Exterior
..................................256
Waxing
..............................................................257
Cleaning the Engine....................................257 Cleaning the Windows and Wiper
Blades..........................................................258
Cleaning the Interior
...................................258
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens
.......................259
Cleaning Leather Seats.............................259
Repairing Minor Paint Damage...............261
Cleaning the Alloy Wheels........................261
Vehicle Storage.............................................261
Wheels and Tires
General Information
...................................264
Tire Care..........................................................267
Using Snow Chains
.....................................284
Tire Pressure Monitoring System..........284
Changing a Road Wheel...........................290
Technical Specifications
............................301
Capacities and Specific- ations
Engine Specifications
................................303
Motorcraft Parts
..........................................304
Vehicle Identification Number...............305
Vehicle Certification Label
......................306
Transmission Code Designation...........306
Capacities and Specifications -
6.2L
V8..................................................................307
Capacities and Specifications -
6.8L
Triton-30V - V10........................................311
Audio System
General Information
.....................................317
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM.......318
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/ SYNC.............................................................319
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/ Touchscreen Display
..............................322
Digital Radio..................................................323
Satellite Radio
..............................................325
USB Port
.........................................................328
Media Hub
......................................................328
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Avoid smoking, flames or sparks
Battery
Battery acid
Brake fluid - non petroleum
based
Brake system
Cabin air filter
Check fuel cap
Child safety door lock or unlock
Child seat lower anchor
Child seat tether anchor
Cruise control
Do not open when hot
Engine air filter
Engine coolant
Engine coolant temperature Engine oil
Explosive gas
Fan warning
Fasten safety belt
Front airbag
Front fog lamps
Fuel pump reset
Fuse compartment
Hazard warning flashers
Heated rear window
Heated windshield
Interior luggage compartment
release
Jack
Keep out of reach of children
Lighting control
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EXHAUST FILTER
For more information, refer to the Diesel
supplement.
System check and vehicle feature
customization
Press the SETUP button repeatedly to
cycle the information display through the
following features:
Note:
Some options may appear slightly
different or not at all if the items are
optional.
Note: When returning to the SETUP menu
and you selected a non-English language,
HOLD RESET FOR ENGLISH will display to
change back to English. Press and hold the
RESET button to change back to English. SETUP
OIL LIFE
press the RESET button
RESET FOR SYSTEM
CHECK
EXHAUST FLUID LEVEL
(Diesel only)
ENGINE HOURS
ENGINE IDLE HOURS
CHARGING SYSTEM
DOOR
BRAKE SYSTEM
TBC GAIN = XX.X
FUEL LEVEL
MYKEY DISTANCESETUP (cont’
d)
MYKEY(S) PROGRAMMED
press the RESET
button
RESET FOR
SYSTEM CHECK
ADMIN KEYS PROGRAMMED
OIL LIFE English or Metric
press the RESET
button
UNITS
0 to 180 seconds
AUTOLAMP (SEC)
On or Off
AUTOLOCK
On or Off
AUTOUNLOCK
On or Off
COURTESY WIPE
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Gauge Mode
Trip A / B
Fuel Economy
Truck Apps (If Equipped) Settings
Information
Display Mode Use the arrow buttons to choose
between the following gauge
options.
Gauge Mode
Engine Oil Temperature (Diesel only)
Gauges Detail
Transmission TemperatureThe compass orientation
can be changed between
fixed north or rotating north.
To change the modes, press
OK when the compass
display is shown. Use the
right arrow to choose the
mode. Press and hold OK to
set the mode.
Compass
Exhaust Filter (diesel only). Refer to your diesel supple-
ment for more information.
Blank
Trip A / B Use the arrow buttons to choose
between the following trip
options.
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Settings
On or Off
Rear Park Aid
Driver
Assist
On or Off
Camera Delay
Rear Video Camera
Electric or Elect. Over
Hydraulic
Trailer Brake Mode
Trailer Brake
Light, Medium or High
Trailer Brake Effort
On or Off
Trailer Sway Control
Off or XXX seconds
Autolamp Delay
Vehicle
Normal
DTE Calculation
(distance to empty)
Towing
On or Off
Easy Entry/Exit
On or Off
Autolock
Locks
On or Off
Autounlock
One Stage or Two
Stage
Unlocking
Hold OK if Coolant
Changed
Coolant (if equipped)
Maintenance
Hold OK if Fuel Filter
Changed
Fuel Filter (diesel only) Settings (cont’
d)
Standard or Memory On
Menu Control
Vehicle
(cont’ d)
Set to XXX% (Hold OK to Reset)
Oil Life Reset
5, 10 or 15 minutes
Duration
Remote Start
Enable or Disable
System
On or Off
Remote Open
Windows
Courtesy Wipe - On or Off
Wiper Control
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Diesel Messages
WARNING
When the CLEANING EXHAUST
FILTER message appears in the
information display, do not park near
flammable materials, vapors or structures
until filter cleaning is complete. Action
Message
The coolant additive needs checking. Refer to your dieselsupplement for more information.
CHECK COOLANT
ADDITIVE
Your vehicle has entered the cleaning mode. Various engineactions will raise the exhaust temperature in the Diesel
Particulate Filter system to burn off the particles (exhaust soot). After the vehicle burns the particles off the exhaust temperature will return to normal levels. This message is
NORMAL. Refer to your diesel supplement for more informa- tion.
CLEANING EXHAUST
FILTER
The diesel particulate filter is full of particles (exhaust soot)
and you are not operating the vehicle in a manner that allows
normal cleaning. One of these messages will stay on until the
exhaust filter cleaning has begun, at which time the CLEANING EXHAUST FILTER message displays. We recommend you
drive the vehicle above 30 mph (48 km/h) until the CLEANING EXHAUST FILTER message turns off. Refer to your diesel supplement for more information.
EXHAUST OVER-
LOADED DRIVE TO CLEAN
EXHAUST AT LIMIT
DRIVE TO CLEAN NOW
The diesel particulate filter will continue to fill with particles
(exhaust soot) if you ignore this message. The service engine soon light will illuminate and engine power may be limited, if
cleaning is not permitted. Dealer service will then be required to restore your vehicle to full-power operation.
Your vehicle exhaust system temperature exceeds intended operating range. If this warning occurs, a chime will sound,
followed by reduced engine power. The engine will shut down when your vehicle speed is below 3 mph (5 km/h). Stop the
vehicle as soon as safely possible. Have the system checked by an authorized dealer.
STOP SAFELY NOW
The diluted engine oil needs to be changed. Refer to yourdiesel supplement for more information.
ENGINE OIL DILUTED
The powertrain control module will intentionally turn the
engine off due to your vehicle being in the final second of a
countdown. The diesel engine shutdown is a optional feature. Refer to your diesel supplement for more information.
ENGINE TURNS OFF IN
1 SECOND
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Action
Message
The powertrain control module will intentionally turn the
engine off due to your vehicle being in the final 30 seconds of
a countdown. The diesel engine shutdown for extended idling is an optional feature. Refer to your diesel supplement for more information.
ENGINE TURNS OFF IN
XX SECONDS
Appears after the 30 second countdown. Refer to your dieselsupplement for more information.
ENGINE TURNED OFF
In extremely cold weather, typically below – 15°F (–26°C)
and if the engine block heater is not utilized, your engine will
not respond to accelerator pedal movement for 30 seconds.
This restriction allows your engine to circulate the oil properly
in order to avoid engine damage. Refer to your diesel supple- ment for more information.
ENGINE WARMING
PLEASE WAIT
Your diesel particulate filter is clean. Refer to your dieselsupplement for more information.
EXHAUST FILTER DRIVE
COMPLETE
Your diesel particulate filter is clean. Refer to your dieselsupplement for more information.
EXHAUST FILTER
CLEANED
The manual operator commanded regeneration process hasstopped. Refer to your diesel supplement for more informa- tion.
EXHAUST CLEAN
STOPPED
The distance you can travel before depleting the remaining
diesel exhaust fluid. Refer to your diesel supplement for more information.
EXHAUST FLUID RANGE
XXX MI
Your diesel exhaust fluid is nearing empty. Your vehicle ’s top
speed will become limited in the displayed distance. You must
replenish the diesel exhaust fluid to resume normal operation of your vehicle. Refer to your diesel supplement for more information.
IN XX MILES, SPEED
LIMITED TO XX MPH
EXHAUST FLUID EMPTY
Your remaining diesel exhaust fluid has depleted. Your speedwill be limited upon restart. You must replenish the dieselexhaust fluid to resume normal operation of your vehicle. Refer to your diesel supplement for more information.
SPEED LIMITED TO XX
MPH UPON RESTART
EXHAUST FLUID EMPTY
The diesel exhaust fluid is empty. You must replenish thediesel exhaust fluid to resume normal operation of your
vehicle. Refer to your diesel supplement for more information.
SPEED LIMITED TO XX
MPH EXHAUST FLUID EMPTY
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Power distribution box
F.
Air filter assembly
G.
Power steering fluid reservoir
H.
Engine oil filler cap
I.
Battery
J.
UNDER HOOD OVERVIEW -
6.8L
Note: Refer to the diesel supplement for
diesel engine component locations. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
A.
Battery
B.
Automatic transmission fluid dipstick
C.
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Engine oil filler cap
D.
Engine oil dipstick
E.
Power steering fluid reservoir
F.
Brake fluid reservoir
G.
Engine coolant reservoir
H.
Air filter assembly
I.
Power distribution box
J.
ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK MINA
MAX
B
ENGINE OIL CHECK
Note: For diesel engine information, refer
to the diesel supplement.
1. Make sure that your vehicle is on level ground.
2. Turn the engine off and wait 15 minutes
for the oil to drain into the oil pan.
3. Set the parking brake and ensure the gearshift is in P.
4. Open the hood. Protect yourself from engine heat. 5.
Locate and carefully remove the engine
oil level dipstick. See the Under Hood
Overview in this chapter for location of
dipstick.
6. Wipe the dipstick clean. Insert the dipstick fully, then remove it again.
•If the oil level is between the lower
and upper holes, the oil level is
acceptable. DO NOT ADD OIL.
• If the oil level is below the lower
hole, add enough oil to raise the
level within the lower and upper
holes.
• Oil levels above the upper hole may
cause engine damage. Some oil
must be removed from the engine
by an authorized dealer.
7. Put the oil level dipstick back into the oil dipstick tube and ensure it is fully
seated.
Adding Engine Oil
Note: Do not remove the filler cap when
the engine is running.
Note: Do not remove the engine oil level
dipstick when the engine is runnin
Note: Do not add oil further than the MAX
mark. Oil levels above the MAX mark may
cause engine damage.
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Only use oils certified for gasoline engines
by the American Petroleum Institute (API).
An oil with this trademark symbol
conforms to the current engine and
emission system protection standards and
fuel economy requirements of the
International Lubricants Specification
Advisory Council (ILSAC), comprised of
U.S. and Japanese automobile
manufacturers.
1. Check the engine oil level.
2. If the engine oil level is not within the
normal range, add engine oil that
meets Ford specifications. See
Capacities and Specifications for more
information.
3. Remove the engine oil filler cap and use a funnel to pour the engine oil into
the opening.
4. Recheck the engine oil level. Make sure
the oil level is not above the normal
operating range on the engine oil level
dipstick.
5. Install the engine oil level dipstick and ensure it is fully seated.
6. Fully install the engine oil filler cap by turning the filler cap clockwise until
three clicks are heard or until the cap
is fully seated. OIL CHANGE INDICATOR
RESET
Resetting the Oil Life Monitoring
System
Only reset the oil life monitoring system
after changing the engine oil and oil filter.
1.
Switch the ignition on. Do not start the
engine. For vehicles with push-button
start, press and hold the start button
for two seconds without pressing the
brake pedal. Do not start the engine.
2. Press the accelerator and brake pedals
at the same time.
3. Keep the accelerator and brake pedals
fully pressed.
4. After three seconds, a message confirming that the reset is in progress
will be displayed.
5. After 25 seconds, a message confirming that the reset is complete
will be displayed.
6. Release the accelerator and brake pedals.
7. The message confirming that the reset
is complete will no longer be displayed.
8. Switch the ignition off. For vehicles with
push-button start, press the start
button to switch the ignition off.
ENGINE COOLANT CHECK WARNINGS
Do not add engine coolant when the
engine is hot. Steam and scalding
liquids released from a hot cooling
system can burn you badly. Also, you can
be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine
parts.
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