engine oil FORD F250 SUPER DUTY 2016 Owners Manual

Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.Only)..............................................................221
Reporting Safety Defects (CanadaOnly).............................................................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 FluidCheck...........................................................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 WiperBlades..........................................................258
Cleaning the Interior...................................258
Cleaning the Instrument Panel andInstrument 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 - 6.2LV8..................................................................307
Capacities and Specifications - 6.8LTriton-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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Table of Contents

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
Jack
Keep out of reach of children
Lighting control
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Introduction E71340 E161353

GAUGES
Engine oil pressure gaugeA
Engine coolant temperature gaugeB
Transmission fluid temperature gaugeC
Fuel gaugeD
SpeedometerE
Information display See (page 89).F
TachometerG
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Instrument ClusterABCD
GFEE163168

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 engine soonwarning indicator to come on.
Cruise Control (If Equipped)
Illuminates when you switch thisfeature on. See Using CruiseControl (page 183).
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 235).
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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Instrument Cluster E71340 E163170 E163171

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 you selected a non-English language,HOLD RESET FOR ENGLISH will display tochange back to English. Press and hold theRESET button to change back 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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Information Displays

SETUP (cont’d)
On or OffREAR PARK AID
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
LOW, MED or HIGHTBC EFFORT
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.
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Information Displays

Gauge Mode
Trip A / B
Fuel Economy
Truck Apps (If Equipped)
Settings
Information
Display Mode
Use the arrow buttons to choosebetween the following gaugeoptions.
Gauge Mode
Engine Oil Temperature (Diesel only)Gauges Detail
Transmission Temperature
The compass orientationcan be changed betweenfixed north or rotating north.To change the modes, pressOK when the compassdisplay is shown. Use theright arrow to choose themode. Press and hold OK toset 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 choosebetween the following tripoptions.
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Information DisplaysE163179 E138660 E163180 E163181 E144641 E144642 E163179 E138660

Diesel MessagesWARNING
When the CLEANING EXHAUSTFILTER message appears in theinformation display, do not park nearflammable materials, vapors or structuresuntil filter cleaning is complete.
ActionMessage
The coolant additive needs checking. Refer to your dieselsupplement for more information.CHECK COOLANTADDITIVE
Your vehicle has entered the cleaning mode. Various engineactions will raise the exhaust temperature in the DieselParticulate Filter system to burn off the particles (exhaustsoot). After the vehicle burns the particles off the exhausttemperature will return to normal levels. This message isNORMAL. Refer to your diesel supplement for more informa-tion.
CLEANING EXHAUSTFILTER
The diesel particulate filter is full of particles (exhaust soot)and you are not operating the vehicle in a manner that allowsnormal cleaning. One of these messages will stay on until theexhaust filter cleaning has begun, at which time the CLEANINGEXHAUST FILTER message displays. We recommend youdrive the vehicle above 30 mph (48 km/h) until the CLEANINGEXHAUST FILTER message turns off. Refer to your dieselsupplement for more information.
EXHAUST OVER-LOADED DRIVE TOCLEANEXHAUST AT LIMITDRIVE TO CLEAN NOW
The diesel particulate filter will continue to fill with particles(exhaust soot) if you ignore this message. The service enginesoon light will illuminate and engine power may be limited, ifcleaning is not permitted. Dealer service will then be requiredto restore your vehicle to full-power operation.
Your vehicle exhaust system temperature exceeds intendedoperating range. If this warning occurs, a chime will sound,followed by reduced engine power. The engine will shut downwhen your vehicle speed is below 3 mph (5 km/h). Stop thevehicle as soon as safely possible. Have the system checkedby 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 theengine off due to your vehicle being in the final second of acountdown. The diesel engine shutdown is a optional feature.Refer to your diesel supplement for more information.
ENGINE TURNS OFF IN1 SECOND
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ActionMessage
The powertrain control module will intentionally turn theengine off due to your vehicle being in the final 30 seconds ofa countdown. The diesel engine shutdown for extended idlingis an optional feature. Refer to your diesel supplement formore information.
ENGINE TURNS OFF INXX 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 willnot respond to accelerator pedal movement for 30 seconds.This restriction allows your engine to circulate the oil properlyin order to avoid engine damage. Refer to your diesel supple-ment for more information.
ENGINE WARMINGPLEASE WAIT
Your diesel particulate filter is clean. Refer to your dieselsupplement for more information.EXHAUST FILTER DRIVECOMPLETE
Your diesel particulate filter is clean. Refer to your dieselsupplement for more information.EXHAUST FILTERCLEANED
The manual operator commanded regeneration process hasstopped. Refer to your diesel supplement for more informa-tion.
EXHAUST CLEANSTOPPED
The distance you can travel before depleting the remainingdiesel exhaust fluid. Refer to your diesel supplement for moreinformation.
EXHAUST FLUID RANGEXXX MI
Your diesel exhaust fluid is nearing empty. Your vehicle’s topspeed will become limited in the displayed distance. You mustreplenish the diesel exhaust fluid to resume normal operationof your vehicle. Refer to your diesel supplement for moreinformation.
IN XX MILES, SPEEDLIMITED TO XX MPHEXHAUST 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 XXMPH UPON RESTARTEXHAUST FLUID EMPTY
The diesel exhaust fluid is empty. You must replenish thediesel exhaust fluid to resume normal operation of yourvehicle. Refer to your diesel supplement for more information.
SPEED LIMITED TO XXMPH EXHAUST FLUIDEMPTY
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