engine coolant FORD F250 SUPER DUTY 2014 Owner's Manual

Check every six months
Hinges, latches and outside locks for proper operation. Lubricate if necessary.
Parking brake for proper operation.
Safety belts and seat latches for wear and function.
Safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, airbag and safety belt) for operation.
Washer spray and wiper operation. Clean or replace blades as necessary.
Multi-point Inspection
In order to keep your vehicle running right,it is important to have the systems on yourvehicle checked regularly. This can helpidentify potential issues and prevent majorproblems. We recommend having thefollowing multi-point inspection performedat every scheduled maintenance intervalto help make sure your vehicle keepsrunning great.
Multi-point inspection
Horn operationAccessory drive belt(s)
Radiator, cooler, heater and A/C hosesBattery performance
Suspension component for leaks ordamageEngine air filter
Steering and linkageExhaust system
Tires (including spare) for wear and proper
pressure**Exterior lamps and hazard warning systemoperation
Windshield for cracks, chips or pitsFluid levels*; fill if necessary
Washer spray and wiper operationFor oil and fluid leaks
* Brake, coolant recovery reservoir, automatic transmission, power steering and windowwasher.**If your vehicle is equipped with a temporary mobility kit, check the tire sealant expirationUse By date on the canister. Replace as needed.
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Other maintenance items
Replace front wheel bearing grease and grease seal if non-sealed bearings are used.
Replace spark plugs.Every 97500 miles (156000km)
Change engine coolant.**
Every 105000 miles(168000 km)Replace rear axle fluid.
Inspect accessory drive belt(s).***
Change automatic transmission fluid and filter on 6-speedtransmission. Consult dealer for requirements.
Every 150000 miles(240000 km)Replace accessory drive belt(s) if not replaced within thelast 100000 miles (160000 km).
Replace front wheel bearings and seals if non-sealedbearings are used.
* If your vehicle has climate-controlled (heated and cooled) seats.** Initial replacement at six years or 105000 miles (168000 kilometers), then every threeyears or 45000 miles (72000 kilometers).*** If not replaced, inspect every 15000 miles (24000 kilometers).
6.7L Diesel Engine
See the diesel supplement for scheduledmaintenance information.
SPECIAL OPERATING
CONDITIONS SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE
6.2L and 6.8L Gasoline Engines
If you operate your vehicle primarily in anyof the following conditions, you need toperform extra maintenance as indicated.If you operate your vehicle occasionallyunder any of these conditions, it is notnecessary to perform the extramaintenance. For specificrecommendations, see your dealershipservice advisor or technician.
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Car WashSee: Cleaning the Exterior...............................247Center Console..............................................129Removable Front Cupholders........................129Changing a Bulb............................................241Lamp Assembly Condensation.....................241Replacing Brake/Tail/Turn/Reverse LampBulbs..................................................................242Replacing Cargo Lamp and High-mountBrake Lamp Bulbs........................................242Replacing Fog Lamp Bulbs (IfEquipped..........................................................242Replacing Front Clearance andIdentification Lamp Bulbs (IfEquipped).........................................................241Replacing the License Plate LampBulb....................................................................243Changing a Fuse............................................214Fuses.......................................................................214Changing a Road Wheel............................279Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire AssemblyInformation......................................................279Location of the Spare Tire and Tools........280Removing the Spare Tire (With Spare TireCarrier Only)....................................................281Tire Change Procedure....................................282Changing the 12V Battery.........................235Battery Management System (IfEquipped)........................................................236Changing the Engine Air Filter.................245Changing the Wiper Blades......................237Checking MyKey System Status...............52Checking the Wiper Blades......................237Child Restraint and Safety BeltMaintenance.................................................35Child Safety.......................................................15General Information.............................................15Child Safety Locks..........................................27Child Seat Positioning..................................26Cleaning Leather Seats..............................251Cleaning Products........................................247Cleaning the Alloy Wheels........................251Cleaning the Engine....................................248Cleaning the Exhaust.................................249
Cleaning the Exterior...................................247Cleaning Plastic Exterior Parts.....................248Exterior Chrome..................................................247Stripes or Graphics (if equipped)................247Underbody...........................................................248Cleaning the Instrument Panel andInstrument Cluster Lens........................250Cleaning the Interior...................................250Cleaning the Windows and WiperBlades...........................................................249Clearing All MyKeys.......................................52Climate............................................................398Climate Control Voice Commands.............399Climate Control.............................................103Coolant CheckSee: Engine Coolant Check............................227Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator.......44Creating a MyKey...........................................50Programming/Changing ConfigurableSettings................................................................51Cruise Control...................................................61Principle of Operation.......................................174Cruise controlSee: Using Cruise Control.................................174Customer Assistance................................208
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Data Recording..................................................9Event Data Recording..........................................10Service Data Recording........................................9Daytime Running Lamps............................66Digital Radio..................................................306HD Radio Reception and StationTroubleshooting............................................307Direction Indicators........................................67Lane Change..........................................................67Driver and Passenger Airbags....................37Children and Airbags...........................................42Passenger Airbag On and Off Switch ..........37Proper Driver and Front Passenger SeatingAdjustment.........................................................41Driving Aids......................................................175Driving Hints..................................................200Driving Through Water................................201DRLSee: Daytime Running Lamps........................66
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Economical Driving....................................200Electronic Locking Differential................158Activating the Electronic LockingDifferential.......................................................158Emission Control System..........................139On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)...................140Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance(I/M) Testing...................................................140End User License Agreement...................412SYNC® End User License Agreement(EULA)...............................................................412Engine Block Heater.....................................132Using the Engine Block Heater......................133Engine Coolant Check................................227Adding Engine Coolant....................................228Checking the Engine Coolant........................227Recycled Engine Coolant................................229Severe Climates.................................................229What You Should Know About Fail-SafeCooling..............................................................229Engine ImmobilizerSee: Passive Anti-Theft System.....................58Engine Oil Check..........................................226Adding Engine Oil..............................................226Engine Oil Dipstick......................................226Engine Specifications.................................292Drivebelt Routing...............................................292Entertainment..............................................366A/V Inputs............................................................382AM/FM Radio......................................................368Bluetooth Audio..................................................381Browsing Device Content...............................366CD.............................................................................377SD Card Slot and USB Port............................378SIRIUS® Satellite Radio (IfActivated)........................................................373Supported Media Players, Formats andMetadata Information.................................381
Essential Towing Checks...........................189Before Towing a Trailer.....................................195Hitches...................................................................190Launching or Retrieving a Boat or PersonalWatercraft (PWC).........................................196Safety Chains........................................................191Trailer Brakes.........................................................191Trailer Lamps.......................................................195Trailer Towing Connector................................190Using a Step Bumper (If Equipped)............195When Towing a Trailer......................................195Event Data RecordingSee: Data Recording..............................................9Export Unique Options..................................13Exterior Mirrors................................................70Clearance Lamps...................................................71Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors.................................71Heated Exterior Mirrors........................................71Memory Mirrors......................................................71Power Exterior Mirrors........................................70Telescoping Mirrors..............................................72
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Fastening the Safety Belts..........................29Fastening the Cinch Tongue............................30Restraint of Pregnant Women........................30Safety Belt Extension Assembly......................31Safety Belt Locking Modes...............................30Using the Safety Belt with Cinch Tongue(Front Center and Rear Center SeatsOnly)....................................................................29Floor Mats.......................................................201Fog Lamps - FrontSee: Front Fog Lamps.........................................67Foot PedalsSee: Adjusting the Pedals.................................63Ford Credit..........................................................11(U.S. Only).................................................................11Ford Extended Service Plan (ESP).......427SERVICE PLANS (CANADA ONLY)............429SERVICE PLANS (U.S. Only).........................427Four-Wheel Drive.........................................149Front Fog Lamps............................................67Front Seat Armrest........................................117Fuel and Refueling.......................................134
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Fuel Consumption........................................138Calculating Fuel Economy..............................138Filling the Tank....................................................138Fuel Filter........................................................235Fuel Quality.....................................................135Choosing the Right Fuel...................................135Choosing the Right Fuel With a Flex FuelVehicle (If Equipped)...................................135Diesel Engine........................................................135Octane Recommendations............................135Fuel Shutoff..................................................205Fuses.................................................................214Fuse Specification Chart............................215Passenger Compartment FusePanel.................................................................220Power Distribution Box.....................................215
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Garage Door OpenerSee: Universal Garage Door Opener.............119Gauges................................................................75Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge.............76Engine Oil Pressure Gauge................................76Fuel Gauge..............................................................76Information Display..............................................77Transmission Fluid TemperatureGauge...................................................................76General Information on RadioFrequencies...................................................46General Maintenance Information.......430Multi-point Inspection.....................................432Owner Checks and Services...........................431Protecting Your Investment..........................430Why Maintain Your Vehicle?.........................430Why Maintain Your Vehicle at YourDealership?.....................................................430Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. andCanada...........................................................211Getting the Services You Need..............208Away From Home.............................................208Global Opening...............................................70Opening the Windows........................................70
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HandbrakeSee: Parking Brake..............................................161
Hazard Warning Flashers.........................205HDCSee: Using Hill Descent Control....................168Head Restraints............................................108Adjusting the Head Restraint........................109Heated Seats...................................................115Heated Steering Wheel................................62Heated Windows and Mirrors..................106Heated Exterior Mirror......................................106Heated Rear Window.......................................106HeatingSee: Climate Control.........................................103Hill Start Assist...............................................161Using Hill Start Assist........................................161Hints on Controlling the InteriorClimate..........................................................105Hints on Driving With Anti-LockBrakes............................................................160Hood LockSee: Opening and Closing the Hood...........223
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Ignition Switch...............................................130In California (U.S. Only)............................209Information Display Control........................61Type 1.........................................................................61Type 2.......................................................................62Information Displays......................................81General Information.............................................81Information....................................................389911 Assist...............................................................395Alerts......................................................................395Calendar...............................................................395Sirius Travel Link................................................392SYNC Services (If Equipped, United StatesOnly).................................................................390Vehicle Health Report......................................397
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Warning Lamps and Indicators..................774X2............................................................................804X4 HIGH................................................................804X4 LOW................................................................80Anti-Lock Braking System.................................77Battery.......................................................................77Brake System..........................................................77Check Fuel Cap.....................................................78Cruise Control........................................................78Diesel Warning Lights........................................80Direction Indicator................................................78Door Ajar..................................................................78Electronic Locking Differential........................78Engine Coolant Temperature...........................78Engine Oil................................................................78Fasten Safety Belt................................................78Front Airbag............................................................78High Beam...............................................................78Hill Descent............................................................78Low Fuel Level.......................................................79Low Tire Pressure Warning...............................79Powertrain Malfunction/ReducedPower/Electronic Throttle Control............79Service Engine Soon............................................79Stability Control....................................................79Stability Control Off............................................79Transmission Tow/Haul....................................80Washer Fluid Check....................................235WashersSee: Cleaning the Exterior...............................247See: Wipers and Washers.................................64Waxing.............................................................248Wheel NutsSee: Changing a Road Wheel........................279Wheels and Tires.........................................254General Information.........................................254Technical Specifications................................290Windows and Mirrors...................................69Windshield Washers.....................................64Windshield Wipers........................................64Speed dependent wipers.................................64Wipers and Washers.....................................64
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