FORD F250 SUPER DUTY 2018 Owners Manual

2018 SUPER DUTY Owner’s Manual
2018 SUPER DUTY Owner’s Manual
October 2017
First Printing
Owner’s Manual Super Duty
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Part Number: 201709 20170927160847

Introduction
About This Manual...........................................7
Symbols Glossary.............................................8
Data Recording
................................................10
California Proposition 65
.............................12
Perchlorate.........................................................12
Ford Credit
.........................................................12
Replacement Parts Recommendation.......................................12
Special Notices
................................................13
Mobile Communications Equipment.....................................................14
Export Unique Options
.................................14
Environment
Protecting the Environment........................16
At a Glance
Instrument Panel Overview.........................17
Child Safety
General Information
.......................................19
Installing Child Restraints...........................20
Booster Seats
..................................................32
Child Restraint Positioning
.........................34
Child Safety Locks
.........................................35
Seatbelts
Principle of Operation...................................37
Fastening the Seatbelts..............................38
Seatbelt Height Adjustment
......................42
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime
.............................................................42
Seatbelt Reminder
........................................43
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance................................................44
Seatbelt Extension........................................45 Supplementary Restraints
System
Principle of Operation..................................46
Driver and Passenger Airbags....................47
Side Airbags.....................................................52
Safety Canopy ™
.............................................53
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator.......54
Airbag Disposal...............................................55
Keys and Remote Controls
General Information on Radio Frequencies..................................................56
Remote Control
..............................................56
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control...........................................................62
MyKey ™
Principle of Operation..................................63
Creating a MyKey...........................................64
Clearing All MyKeys
.......................................65
Checking MyKey System Status...............65
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems.........................................................65
MyKey Troubleshooting
...............................66
Doors and Locks
Locking and Unlocking.................................67
Keyless Entry
....................................................70
Tailgate
Tailgate Lock
.....................................................72
Removing the Tailgate..................................72
Tailgate Step
....................................................73
Bed Extender
....................................................74
Security
Passive Anti-Theft System
.........................76
Anti-Theft Alarm............................................78
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Power Running Boards
Using Power Running Boards...................80
Steering Wheel
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: Manual Adjustable Steering
Column..........................................................82
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: Power Adjustable Steering
Column..........................................................82
Audio Control
...................................................83
Voice Control
...................................................84
Cruise Control
.................................................84
Information Display Control......................85
Heated Steering Wheel...............................85
Pedals
Adjusting the Pedals
....................................86
Wipers and Washers
Windshield Wipers
.........................................87
Autowipers........................................................87
Windshield Washers
.....................................88
Lighting
General Information.....................................89
Lighting Control..............................................89
Autolamps........................................................90
Instrument Lighting Dimmer.....................90
Daytime Running Lamps..............................91
Automatic High Beam Control..................92
Front Fog Lamps............................................93
Direction Indicators
.......................................93
Spot Lamps......................................................93
Interior Lamps
.................................................94
Ambient Lighting
............................................97
Windows and Mirrors
Power Windows
.............................................98
Global Opening
..............................................99 Exterior Mirrors
................................................99
Interior Mirror
...................................................101
Sliding Windows
...........................................102
Sun Visors
........................................................102
Moonroof.........................................................103
Instrument Cluster
Gauges
.............................................................105
Warning Lamps and Indicators
...............108
Audible Warnings and Indicators.............112
Information Displays
General Information
.....................................114
Information Messages
.................................131
Climate Control
Manual Climate Control
............................148
Automatic Climate Control......................150
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate..........................................................151
Heated Rear Window..................................154
Heated Exterior Mirrors..............................154
Cabin Air Filter...............................................154
Remote Start
..................................................155
Seats
Sitting in the Correct Position..................156
Head Restraints
............................................156
Manual Seats
.................................................158
Power Seats
...................................................159
Memory Function
..........................................161
Rear Seats.......................................................163
Heated Seats.................................................164
Climate Controlled Seats..........................165
Front Seat Armrest
......................................166
Rear Seat Armrest........................................167
Universal Garage Door Opener
Universal Garage Door Opener...............168
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Auxiliary Power Points
Auxiliary Power Points.................................172
Storage Compartments
Center Console..............................................174
Overhead Console........................................174
Under Seat Storage.....................................174
Starting and Stopping the Engine
General Information
.....................................177
Ignition Switch................................................177
Keyless Starting
.............................................178
Starting a Gasoline Engine - 6.2L/ 6.8L................................................................178
Starting a Diesel Engine - 6.7L Diesel............................................................180
Switching Off the Engine - 6.7L Diesel
............................................................185
Engine Idle Shutdown................................185
Engine Block Heater....................................185
Fuel and Refueling
Safety Precautions
.......................................187
Fuel Quality - E85........................................188
Fuel Quality - Diesel....................................189
Fuel Quality - Gasoline................................191
Running Out of Fuel.....................................192
Refueling - Gasoline....................................192
Refueling - Diesel.........................................193
Fuel Consumption.......................................195
Engine Emission Control
Emission Law.................................................197
Catalytic Converter......................................198
Selective Catalytic Reductant System - Diesel...........................................................200
Diesel Particulate Filter
.............................204 Transmission
Automatic Transmission
...........................210
Power Take-Off
.............................................215
Four-Wheel Drive
Using Four-Wheel Drive.............................216
Rear Axle
Limited Slip Differential............................225
Electronic Locking Differential
................225
Brakes
General Information
....................................227
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes..........................................................229
Parking Brake................................................229
Hill Start Assist.............................................229
Traction Control
Principle of Operation.................................231
Using Traction Control................................231
Stability Control
Principle of Operation
................................232
Using Stability Control...............................233
Terrain Control
Principle of Operation................................235
Using Hill Descent Control.......................235
Parking Aids
Principle of Operation
................................237
Rear Parking Aid...........................................237
Rear View Camera.......................................238
360 Degree Camera....................................241
Cruise Control
Principle of Operation................................245
Using Cruise Control...................................245
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Using Adaptive Cruise Control...............246
Driving Aids
Lane Keeping System.................................252
Blind Spot Information System
.............254
Cross Traffic Alert
........................................259
Steering............................................................261
Collision Warning System........................263
Load Carrying
Load Limit
......................................................266
Bed Ramps
.....................................................270
Towing
Towing a Trailer.............................................273
Trailer Reversing Aids..................................275
Trailer Sway Control...................................282
Recommended Towing Weights...........283
Essential Towing Checks..........................287
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels......296
Driving Hints
Breaking-In....................................................299
Economical Driving.....................................299
Driving Through Water..............................300
Floor Mats......................................................300
Snowplowing
.................................................301
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance.................................304
Hazard Flashers...........................................305
Fuel Shutoff..................................................305
Jump Starting the Vehicle........................306
Post-Crash Alert System
..........................308
Transporting the Vehicle
..........................308
Towing Points
...............................................309
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need.................311 In California (U.S. Only)..............................312
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto
Line Program (U.S. Only).......................313
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)........................314
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada
.........................................................314
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature.....................................................315
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only).............................................................316
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only).............................................................316
Fuses
Fuse Specification Chart...........................318
Changing a Fuse...........................................327
Maintenance
General Information
...................................329
Opening and Closing the Hood
..............329
Under Hood Overview - 6.2L..................330
Under Hood Overview - 6.7L Diesel.......331
Under Hood Overview - 6.8L
...................333
Engine Oil Dipstick - 6.2L/6.8L...............334
Engine Oil Dipstick - 6.7L Diesel.............334
Engine Oil Check - 6.2L/6.8L..................334
Engine Oil Check - 6.7L Diesel................335
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter..............................................................336
Changing the Crankcase Vent Filter Element.......................................................337
Oil Change Indicator Reset
......................338
Engine Coolant Check - 6.2L/6.8L........339
Engine Coolant Check - 6.7L Diesel......343
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check............................................................347
Transfer Case Fluid Check.......................350
Brake Fluid Check........................................350
Power Steering Fluid Check
......................351
Washer Fluid Check.....................................351
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Draining the Fuel Filter Water Trap - 6.7L
Diesel............................................................352
Fuel Filter - 6.2L/6.8L.................................353
Changing the 12V Battery.........................354
Checking the Wiper Blades.....................356
Changing the Wiper Blades.....................356
Adjusting the Headlamps
........................356
Changing a Bulb..........................................358
Bulb Specification Chart...........................361
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 6.2L/ 6.8L...............................................................363
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 6.7L Diesel...........................................................364
Changing the Engine-Mounted and Diesel Fuel Conditioner Module Fuel
Filters - 6.7L Diesel..................................366
Vehicle Care
General Information
.....................................371
Cleaning Products
........................................371
Cleaning the Exterior
....................................371
Waxing..............................................................372
Cleaning the Engine....................................373
Cleaning the Exhaust - 6.7L Diesel........373
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades..........................................................374
Cleaning the Interior...................................374
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens........................375
Cleaning Leather Seats.............................376
Cleaning the Wheels...................................377
Vehicle Storage.............................................377
Wheels and Tires
General Information
...................................380
Tire Care..........................................................382
Using Snow Chains....................................400
Tire Pressure Monitoring System..........400
Changing a Road Wheel..........................408
Technical Specifications
...........................419 Capacities and Specific-
ations
Engine Specifications - 6.2L
.....................421
Engine Specifications - 6.7L Diesel
........421
Engine Specifications - 6.8L
....................422
Motorcraft Parts - 6.2L
..............................423
Motorcraft Parts - 6.7L Diesel.................424
Motorcraft Parts - 6.8L..............................425
Vehicle Identification Number................426
Vehicle Certification Label
.......................427
Transmission Code Designation............427
Capacities and Specifications - 6.2L....428
Capacities and Specifications - 6.7L Diesel...........................................................433
Capacities and Specifications - 6.8L
..............................................................440
Audio System
General Information
...................................446
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM......447
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/ SYNC...........................................................448
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/ Touchscreen Display
..............................453
Digital Radio
..................................................454
Satellite Radio..............................................456
USB Port
.........................................................459
SYNC™
General Information
..................................460
Using Voice Recognition...........................462
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone...........464
SYNC™ Applications and Services
......476
Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player............................................................481
SYNC™ Troubleshooting.........................490
SYNC™ 3
General Information
..................................498
Home Screen
................................................509
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Using Voice Recognition............................510
Entertainment................................................517
Climate.............................................................527
Phone...............................................................529
Navigation......................................................535
Apps.................................................................543
Settings...........................................................546
SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting.....................560
Accessories
Accessories....................................................574
Auxiliary Switches.......................................575
Ford Protect
Ford Protect...................................................579
Scheduled Maintenance
General Maintenance Information........581
Normal Scheduled Maintenance..........585
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance.............................................589
Scheduled Maintenance Record
...........599
Appendices
Electromagnetic Compatibility
.............609
End User License Agreement
...................611
Type Approvals
.............................................637
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ABOUT THIS MANUAL
Thank you for choosing Ford. We
recommend that you take some time to
get to know your vehicle by reading this
manual. The more that you know about
your vehicle, the greater the safety and
pleasure you will get from driving it.
WARNING
Driving while distracted can result in
loss of vehicle control, crash and
injury. We strongly recommend that
you use extreme caution when using any
device that may take your focus off the
road. Your primary responsibility is the safe
operation of your vehicle. We recommend
against the use of any hand-held device
while driving and encourage the use of
voice-operated systems when possible.
Make sure you are aware of all applicable
local laws that may affect the use of
electronic devices while driving. Note:
This manual describes product
features and options available throughout
the range of available models, sometimes
even before they are generally available. It
may describe options that are not on your
vehicle. It is possible that either Ford Motor
Company or an authorized Ford dealer may
have originally sold an incomplete vehicle
to a vehicle modifier who upfitted it. As a
result, some of the options and features on
this vehicle may differ from what we
describe in this manual.
Note: Some of the illustrations in this
manual may show features as used in
different models, so they may appear
differently to you on your vehicle.
Note: Always use and operate your vehicle
in line with all applicable laws and
regulations.
Note: Pass on this manual when selling
your vehicle. It is an integral part of the
vehicle. Note:
Your vehicle ’s powertrain control
systems can detect and store information
about vehicle modifications that increase
horsepower and torque output such as
whether or not performance-enhancing
powertrain components commonly referred
to as performance chips have been used.
This information will stay in the system ’s
memory and cannot be erased even if the
modification is removed. Ford Motor
Company, Ford of Canada, Ford of Mexico
and service or repair facilities can retrieve
this information when servicing your vehicle.
Ford Motor Company may use this
information to determine if your warranty
covers any needed repairs.
Note: Some aftermarket products may
cause severe engine, transmission and
exhaust system damage. See your warranty
information for more details.
Your new diesel engine may feel, drive and
function somewhat differently than a
gasoline engine. Therefore, it is very
important that you read and thoroughly
familiarize yourself and others operating
the vehicle with this guide. There is a
special procedure for turning off the diesel
engine. See Starting a Diesel Engine
(page 180). It is important to read and
understand this material in order to
maintain the best service life for your
engine.
Ford may discontinue models or change
specifications without any notice and
without incurring obligations.
This manual may qualify the location of a
component as left-hand side or right-hand
side. The side is determined when facing
forward in the seat.
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