check engine FORD F250 SUPER DUTY 2014 Owners Manual

Fuse Specification Chart............................215
Maintenance
General Information....................................223
Opening and Closing the Hood..............223
Under Hood Overview - 6.2L...................224
Under Hood Overview - 6.8L...................225
Engine Oil Dipstick......................................226
Engine Oil Check..........................................226
Engine Coolant Check................................227
Automatic Transmission FluidCheck.............................................................231
Transfer Case Fluid Check........................234
Brake Fluid Check........................................234
Power Steering Fluid Check.....................234
Washer Fluid Check....................................235
Fuel Filter........................................................235
Changing the 12V Battery.........................235
Checking the Wiper Blades......................237
Changing the Wiper Blades......................237
Adjusting the Headlamps.........................238
Removing a Headlamp..............................239
Changing a Bulb............................................241
Bulb Specification Chart...........................243
Changing the Engine Air Filter................245
Vehicle Care
General Information....................................247
Cleaning Products.......................................247
Cleaning the Exterior..................................247
Waxing.............................................................248
Cleaning the Engine...................................248
Cleaning the Exhaust.................................249
Cleaning the Windows and WiperBlades..........................................................249
Cleaning the Interior...................................250
Cleaning the Instrument Panel andInstrument Cluster Lens.......................250
Cleaning Leather Seats..............................251
Repairing Minor Paint Damage................251
Cleaning the Alloy Wheels........................251
Vehicle Storage.............................................252
Wheels and Tires
General Information...................................254
Tire Care..........................................................256
Using Snow Chains......................................273
Tire Pressure Monitoring System...........273
Changing a Road Wheel............................279
Technical Specifications..........................290
Capacities and Specific-ations
Engine Specifications................................292
Motorcraft Parts...........................................293
Vehicle Identification Number................294
Vehicle Certification Label.......................294
Transmission Code Designation............295
Technical Specifications..........................296
Audio System
General Information....................................301
Audio unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM......302
Audio unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/SYNC............................................................303
Audio unit - Vehicles With: Sony AM/FM/CD.................................................................305
Digital Radio..................................................306
Satellite Radio..............................................309
Audio Input Jack.............................................311
USB Port...........................................................312
Media Hub.......................................................312
SYNC™
General Information....................................313
Using Voice Recognition............................315
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone.............317
SYNC™ Applications and Services......328
Using SYNC™ With Your MediaPlayer...........................................................335
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Air conditioning system
Anti-lock braking system
Avoid smoking, flames or sparks
Battery
Battery acid
Brake fluid - non petroleumbased
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 compartmentrelease
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IntroductionE162384 E71340 E91392

Sounding a Panic Alarm
Note:The panic alarm will only operatewhen the ignition is off.
Press the button to activate thealarm. Press the button again orturn the ignition on to deactivateit.
Remote Start (If Equipped)
WARNING
To avoid exhaust fumes, do not useremote start if your vehicle is parkedindoors or areas that are not wellventilated.
Note:Do not use remote start if your vehicleis low on fuel.
The remote start button is on thetransmitter.
This feature allows you to start yourvehicle from outside the vehicle. Thetransmitter has an extended operatingrange.
Vehicles with automatic climate controlcan be set to operate when you remotestart the vehicle. See Climate Control(page 103). A manual climate controlsystem will run at the setting it was set towhen you switch the vehicle off.
Many states and provinces haverestrictions for the use of remote start.Check your local and state or provinciallaws for specific requirements regardingremote start systems.
The remote start system will not work if:
•the ignition is on
•the alarm system is triggered
•you disable the feature
•the hood is open
•the transmission is not in P
•the vehicle battery voltage is too low
•the service engine soon indicator is on.
Remote Starting the Vehicle
Note:You must press each button withinthree seconds of each other. Your vehiclewill not remote start and the horn will notsound if you do not follow this sequence.
The label on your transmitter details thestarting procedure.
To remote start your vehicle:
1. Press the lock button to lock all thedoors.
2. Press the remote start button twice.The exterior lamps will flash twice.
The horn will sound if the system fails tostart.
Note:If you remote start your vehicle withan integrated keyhead transmitter, you mustswitch the ignition on before driving yourvehicle. If you remote start your vehicle withan intelligent access transmitter, you mustpress the START/STOP button on theinstrument panel once while applying thebrake pedal before driving your vehicle.
The power windows will not work duringthe remote start and the radio will not turnon automatically.
The parking lamps will remain on and thevehicle will run for 5, 10, or 15 minutes,depending on the setting.
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Note:You can clear or change your MyKeysettings at any time during the same keycycle as you created the MyKey. Once youhave switched the engine off, however, youwill need an admin key to change or clearyour MyKey settings.
CLEARING ALL MYKEYS
You can clear all MyKeys within the samekey cycle as you created the MyKey. If youswitch your ignition off, however, you willneed to use an admin key to clear yourMyKeys.
Note:When you clear your MyKeys, youremove all restrictions and return all MyKeysto their original admin key status at once.
To clear all MyKeys of all MyKey settings,use the information display. There are twotypes of information displays, and theircontrols and messaging vary. To determinewhich type of display you have, you willneed to reference another chapter. SeeGeneral Information (page 81).
If You Have a Type 1 InformationDisplay:
1.Press SETUP until PRESS RESET TOCLEAR MYKEY displays.
2. Press and release the RESET button.The display will show HOLD RESETTO CONFIRM CLEAR.
3. Press and hold the RESET button fortwo seconds until ALL MYKEYSCLEARED displays.
If You Have a Type 2 InformationDisplay:
1. Access the main menu and selectSETTINGS, then MYKEY.
2.Scroll to CLEAR ALL and press the OKbutton.
3. Hold the OK button until ALLMYKEYS CLEARED displays.
CHECKING MYKEY SYSTEM
STATUS
You can find information about yourprogrammed MyKeys by using theinformation display.
MYKEY DISTANCE
Tracks the distance when drivers use aMyKey. The only way to delete theaccumulated distance is by using an adminkey to clear your MyKey. If the distancedoes not accumulate as expected, thenthe intended user is not using the MyKey,or an admin key user recently cleared andthen recreated a MyKey.
NUMBER OF MYKEY(S)
Indicates the number of MyKeysprogrammed to your vehicle. Use thisfeature to detect how many MyKeys youhave for your vehicle and determine whena MyKey has been deleted.
NUMBER OF ADMIN KEY(S)
Indicates how many admin keys areprogrammed to your vehicle. Use thisfeature to determine how manyunrestricted keys you have for your vehicle,and detect if an additional MyKey has beenprogrammed.
USING MYKEY WITH REMOTE
START SYSTEMS
MyKey is not compatible with nonFord-approved, aftermarket remote startsystems. If you choose to install a remotestart system, see an authorized dealer fora Ford-approved remote start system.
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MyKey™

Engine Oil Pressure Gauge
Indicates engine oil pressure. The needleshould stay in the normal operating range(between L and H). If the needle fallsbelow the normal range, stop the vehicle,turn off the engine and check the engineoil level. Add oil if needed. If the oil level iscorrect, have your vehicle checked by yourauthorized dealer.
Engine Coolant TemperatureGauge
WARNING
Never remove the coolant reservoircap while the engine is running or hot.
Indicates engine coolant temperature. Atnormal operating temperature, the levelindicator will be in the normal range. If theengine coolant temperature exceeds thenormal range, stop the vehicle as soon assafely possible, switch off the engine andlet the engine cool.
Transmission Fluid TemperatureGauge
Indicates transmission fluid temperature.At normal operating temperature, the levelindicator will be in the normal range. If thetransmission fluid temperature exceedsthe normal range, stop the vehicle as soonas safely possible and verify the airflow isnot restricted such as snow or debrisblocking airflow through the grill. Also,higher than normal operating temperaturecan be caused by special operationconditions (i.e. snowplowing, towing oroff-road use). Refer to Special operatingconditions in the scheduled maintenanceinformation for instructions. Operating the
transmission for extended periods of timewith the gauge in the higher than normalarea may cause internal transmissiondamage. Altering the severity of the drivingconditions is recommended to lower thetransmission temperature into the normalrange. If the gauge continues to show hightemperatures, see your authorized dealer.
Fuel Gauge
Note:The fuel gauge may vary slightlywhen your vehicle is moving or on a gradient.
Switch the ignition on. The fuel gauge willindicate approximately how much fuel isleft in the fuel tank. The arrow adjacent tothe fuel pump symbol indicates on whichside of your vehicle the fuel filler door islocated.
The needle should move toward F whenyou refuel your vehicle. If the needle pointsto E after adding fuel, this indicates yourvehicle needs service soon.
After refueling some variability in needleposition is normal:
•It may take a short time for the needleto reach F after leaving the gas station.This is normal and depends upon theslope of pavement at the gas station.
•The fuel amount dispensed into thetank is a little less or more than thegauge indicated. This is normal anddepends upon the slope of pavementat the gas station.
•If the gas station nozzle shuts offbefore the tank is full, try a differentgas pump nozzle.
Low Fuel Reminder
A low fuel reminder triggers when the fuelgauge needle is at 1/16th.
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Instrument Cluster

WARNING
Driving your vehicle with the warninglamp on is dangerous. A significantdecrease in braking performancemay occur. It will take you longer to stopyour vehicle. Have your vehicle checked byyour authorized dealer immediately. Drivingextended distances with the parking brakeengaged can cause brake failure and therisk of personal injury.
Check Fuel Cap (If Equipped)
Illuminates when the fuel capmay not be properly installed.Continued driving with this lighton may cause the Service enginesoon warning indicator to come on.
Cruise Control (If Equipped)
Illuminates when you switch thisfeature on. See Using CruiseControl (page 174).
Direction Indicator
Illuminates when the left or rightturn signal or the hazard warningflasher is turned on. If theindicators stay on or flash faster, check fora burned out bulb.
Door Ajar
Displays when the ignition is onand any door is not completelyclosed.
Electronic Locking Differential
Illuminates when using theelectronic locking differential.
Engine Coolant Temperature
Illuminates when the enginecoolant temperature is high.Stop the vehicle as soon aspossible, switch off the engine and let cool.
Engine Oil
If it illuminates with the enginerunning or when you are driving,this indicates a malfunction.Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe todo so and switch the engine off. Check theengine oil level. See Engine Oil Check(page 226).
Note:Do not resume your journey if itilluminates despite the level being correct.Have the system checked by your authorizeddealer immediately.
Fasten Safety Belt
It will illuminate and a chime willsound to remind you to fastenyour safety belt.
Front Airbag
If it fails to illuminate when youstart your vehicle, continues toflash or remains on, it indicatesa malfunction. Have the system checkedby your authorized dealer.
High Beam
Illuminates when you switch thehigh beam headlamps on. It willflash when you use theheadlamp flasher.
Hill Descent (If Equipped)
Illuminates when hill descent isswitched on.
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Low Fuel Level
Illuminates when the fuel levelis low or the fuel tank is nearlyempty. Refuel as soon aspossible.
Low Tire Pressure Warning
Illuminates when your tirepressure is low. If the lampremains on with the enginerunning or when driving, checkyour tire pressure as soon as possible.
It will also illuminate momentarily whenyou switch the ignition on to confirm thelamp is functional. If it does not illuminatewhen you switch the ignition on, or beginsto flash at any time, have the systemchecked by your authorized dealer.
Powertrain Malfunction/ReducedPower/Electronic Throttle Control
Illuminates when a powertrainor an AWD fault has beendetected. Contact yourauthorized dealer as soon as possible.
Service Engine Soon
If the service engine soonindicator light stays illuminatedafter the engine is started, itindicates that the On-Board Diagnostics(OBD-II) system has detected amalfunction of the vehicle emissionscontrol system. Refer to On-BoardDiagnostics (OBD-II) in the Fuel andRefueling chapter for more informationabout having your vehicle serviced. SeeEmission Control System (page 139).
If the light is blinking, engine misfire isoccurring which could damage yourcatalytic converter. Drive in a moderatefashion (avoid heavy acceleration anddeceleration) and have your vehicleserviced immediately.
Note:Under engine misfire conditions,excessive exhaust temperatures coulddamage the catalytic converter or othervehicle components.
The service engine soon indicator lightilluminates when the ignition is first turnedon prior to engine start to check the bulband to indicate whether the vehicle is readyfor Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing.
Normally, the service engine soon light willstay on until the engine is cranked, thenturn itself off if no malfunctions arepresent. However, if after 15 seconds theservice engine soon light blinks eight times,it means that the vehicle is not ready forI/M testing. See Emission ControlSystem (page 139).
Stability Control
Illuminates when the system isactive. If it remains illuminatedor does not illuminate when youswitch the ignition on, this indicates amalfunction. During a malfunction thesystem will switch off. Have the systemchecked by your authorized dealerimmediately. See Using StabilityControl (page 165).
Stability Control Off
Illuminates when you switch thesystem off. It will go out whenyou switch the system back onor when you switch the ignition off. SeeUsing Stability Control (page 165).
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Transmission Tow/Haul (If Equipped)
Illuminates when the tow/haulfeature has been activated. If thelight flashes steadily, have thesystem serviced immediately, damage tothe transmission could occur.
4X2 (If Equipped)
Illuminates momentarily whentwo-wheel drive high is selected.If the light fails to display whenthe ignition is turned on, or remains on,have the system serviced immediately byyour authorized dealer.
4X4 LOW (If Equipped)
Illuminates when four-wheeldrive low is engaged. If the lightfails to display when the ignitionis turned on, or remains on, have thesystem serviced immediately by yourauthorized dealer.
4X4 HIGH (If Equipped)
Illuminates when four-wheeldrive high is engaged. If the lightfails to display when the ignitionis turned on, or remains on, have thesystem serviced immediately by yourauthorized dealer.
Diesel Warning Lights
If your vehicle is equipped with a dieselengine, it has some unique warning lights;refer to your diesel supplement for detailedinformation on their function.
Diesel exhaust fluid
For more information see yourdiesel supplement.
Glow plug pre-heat
For more information see yourdiesel supplement.
Water in fuel
For more information see yourdiesel supplement.
AUDIBLE WARNINGS AND
INDICATORS
Headlamps On Warning Chime
Sounds when you remove the key from theignition and open the driver's door and youhave left the headlamps or parking lampson.
Key in Ignition Warning Chime
Sounds when you open the driver's doorand you have left the key in the ignitionwith it in the off or accessory position.
Parking Brake On Warning Chime
Sounds when you have left the parkingbrake on and drive your vehicle. If thewarning chime remains on after you havereleased the parking brake, have thesystem checked by your authorized dealerimmediately.
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EXHAUST FILTER
For more information, refer to the Dieselsupplement.
System check and vehicle featurecustomization
Press the SETUP button repeatedly tocycle the information display through thefollowing features:
Note:Some options may appear slightlydifferent or not at all if the items areoptional.
Note:When returning to the SETUP menuand a non-English language has beenselected, HOLD RESET FOR ENGLISH willbe displayed to change back to English.Press and hold the RESET button to changeback to English.
SETUP
OIL LIFEpress the RESET buttonRESET FOR SYSTEMCHECKEXHAUST FLUID LEVEL(Diesel only)
ENGINE HOURS
ENGINE IDLE HOURS
CHARGING SYSTEM
DOOR
BRAKE SYSTEM
TBC GAIN = XX.X
FUEL LEVEL
MYKEY DISTANCE
SETUP (cont’d)
MYKEY(S) PROGRAMMEDpress the RESETbuttonRESET FORSYSTEM CHECKADMIN KEYS PROGRAMMED
OIL LIFE
English or Metricpress the RESETbuttonUNITS
0 to 180 secondsAUTOLAMP (SEC)
On or OffAUTOLOCK
On or OffAUTOUNLOCK
On or OffCOURTESY WIPE
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SETUP (cont’d)
On or OffREMOTE WINDOWOPEN
CREATE MYKEY / MYKEY SETUP / CLEAR MYKEY
On or Offpress the RESETbuttonRESET FOR REMOTE START
5, 10, 15 minutes
Electric or EOHTBC MODE
On or OffTRAILER SWAY
English / Spanish / FrenchLANGUAGE = ENGLISH / SPANISH /FRENCH
PRESS RESET FOR SYSTEM CHECK
The information display will begin to cyclethrough the vehicle systems and providea status of the item if needed.
Note:Some systems show a message onlyif a condition is present
OIL LIFE
Displays the remaining oil life. An oilchange is required whenever indicated bythe information display and according tothe recommended maintenance schedule.USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ENGINE OILS.
To reset the oil monitoring system to 100%after each oil change, perform thefollowing:
1. Press and release the SETUP buttonto display OIL LIFE XXX% HOLD RESET= NEW.
2. Press and hold the RESET button fortwo seconds and release to reset theoil life to 100%.
Note:To change oil life 100% value (ifequipped with this feature) to another value,proceed to Step 3.
3. Once OIL LIFE SET TO XXX% isdisplayed, release and press the RESETbutton to change the Oil Life StartValue. Each release and press willreduce the value by 10%.
UNITS
Displays the current units English or Metric
AUTOLAMP (SEC)
This feature keeps your headlights on forup to three minutes after the ignition isswitched off.
AUTOLOCK
This feature automatically locks all vehicledoors when the vehicle is shifted into anygear, putting the vehicle in motion.
AUTOUNLOCK
This feature automatically unlocks allvehicle doors when the driver’s door isopened within 10 minutes of the ignitionbeing turned off.
COURTESY WIPE
This feature allows for an extra swipe ofthe wipers after a wipe/wash cycle.
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Information Displays