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Frequent Low-speed Operation, Consistent Heavy Traffic Under 25 mph (40 km/h) or
Long Rush-hour Traffic
Change the engine oil and filter as indicated by the
information display, and perform the services listed in the
scheduled maintenance chart.
As required
Replace the engine-mounted and frame-mounted fuel
filters.
Every 15,000 mi
(24,000 km), six months or
600 engine hours
Inspect the engine and secondary cooling system coolant
concentration (freeze-point protection) and additive
(corrosion inhibitor) strength. Add coolant additive if
necessary.
Every
30,000 mi
(48,000 km) or 1200 engine
hours
Flush and refill the coolant. Do not add coolant additive.
Every
60,000 mi
(96,000 km) or 2400
engine hours
Note: When adding coolant additive, do not exceed the specified maximum of
50 fl oz
(1.4 L) for the engine and 20 fl oz (473 ml) for the secondary cooling system. Operating the
engine with excessive coolant additive may cause overheating which could lead to severe,
permanent engine damage.
Note: After the initial coolant flush and fill at
60,000 mi (96,000 km) or 2400 engine
hours, flush and fill every 45,000 mi (72,000 km) or 1800 engine hours thereafter. Sustained High-speed Driving at Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (Maximum Loaded Weight
for Vehicle Operation)
Change the engine oil and filter as indicated by the
information display, and perform the services listed in the
scheduled maintenance chart.
As required
Replace the engine-mounted and frame-mounted fuel
filters.
Every
15,000 mi
(24,000 km), six months or
600 engine hours
Replace the wheel bearing grease and grease seals if using
non-sealed bearings. (Two-wheel drive vehicles)
Every
30,000 mi
(48,000 km)
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Sustained High-speed Driving at Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (Maximum Loaded Weight
for Vehicle Operation)
Inspect the engine and secondary cooling system coolant
concentration (freeze-point protection) and additive
(corrosion inhibitor) strength. Add coolant additive if
necessary.
Every 30,000 mi
(48,000 km) or 1200 engine
hours
Flush and refill the coolant. Do not add coolant additive.
Every
60,000 mi
(96,000 km) or 2400
engine hours
Note: When adding coolant additive, do not exceed the specified maximum of 48 fluid
ounces (1.4 liters) for the engine and 16 fluid ounces (473 ml) for the secondary cooling
system. Operating the engine with excessive coolant additive may cause overheating which
could lead to severe, permanent engine damage.
Note: After the initial coolant flush and fill at
60,000 mi (96,000 km) or 2400 engine
hours, flush and fill every 45,000 mi (72,000 km) or 1800 engine hours thereafter. Operating in Sustained Ambient Temperatures Below -9°F (-23°C) or Above 100°F (38°C)
Change the engine oil and filter as indicated by the
information display, and perform the services listed in the
scheduled maintenance chart.
As required
Replace the engine-mounted and frame-mounted fuel
filters.
Every
15,000 mi
(24,000 km), six months or
600 engine hours
Replace the wheel bearing grease and grease seals if using
non-sealed bearings. (Two-wheel drive vehicles)
Every
30,000 mi
(48,000 km) Operating in Dusty or Sandy Conditions (Such as Unpaved or Dusty Roads)
Rotate the tires1
, inspect the tires for wear and measure
tread depth.
Every
7,500 mi (12,000 km)
Inspect the brake system pads and rotors.
Inspect the air filter restriction gauge. Replace the filter if
necessary.
Inspect the steering and suspension ball joints and tie rods.
Lubricate any grease fittings.
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Off-road Operation
Change the rear axle fluid (Dana rear axles only - some F-
350s; all F-450s and F-550s).
Every 50,000 mi
(80,000 km)
Change the transfer case fluid. (Four-wheel drive vehicles)
Inspect the front axle fluid. (Four-wheel drive vehicles)
1 Vehicles with dual rear wheels should rotate the front wheels when specified; rear wheels
only if unusual wear is noted.
2 Reset the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after engine oil and filter changes. Using Biodiesel, up to and Including 20% Biodiesel (B20)
Change the engine oil and filter as indicated by the
information display, and perform the services listed in the
scheduled maintenance chart.
As required
Replace the engine-mounted and frame-mounted fuel
filters.
Every
15,000 mi
(24,000 km), six months or
300 engine hours Using Fuel Other Than Ultra-low Sulfur Diesel Fuel - Vehicles Operated Where Ultra-low
Sulfur Diesel Fuel is not Required or Available
Change engine oil and filter.
Every
2,500 mi (4,000 km)
or three months (if using
high sulfur fuel with more
than 500 ppm sulfur)
Change engine oil and filter.
Every
5,000 mi (8,000 km)
or six months (if using high
sulfur fuel with fewer than
500 ppm sulfur)
Exceptions
Axle and Transfer Case Maintenance
Axle(s) and transfer case (4X4 only) fluid
changes or level checks are not required
unless a leak is suspected or the assembly
has been submerged in water. During long
periods of trailer towing with outside
temperatures above
70°F (21°C) or at wide-open throttle for long periods above
45 mph (72 km/h)
, change the rear axle
fluid every 30,000 mi (48,000 km) if the
rear axle is filled with non-synthetic fluid.
This interval can be waived and the
150,000 mi (240,000 km) service interval
can continue if the rear axle is filled with
75W140 synthetic gear fluid meeting Ford
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360 Degree Camera....................................241
Advanced Camera Views................................. 241
Auxiliary Camera................................................ 244
Camera Views...................................................... 241
Center High-Mount Stop Lamp Camera............................................................. 243
Front Camera...................................................... 242
Keep Out Zone.................................................... 242
Side Camera........................................................ 243
4
4WD See: Four-Wheel Drive...................................... 216
A
A/C See: Climate Control......................................... 148
About This Manual
...........................................7
ABS See: Brakes........................................................... 227
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes................................................................ 229
Accessories.....................................................574 Exterior style........................................................ 574
Interior style.......................................................... 574
Lifestyle.................................................................. 574
Peace of mind..................................................... 574
Accessories See: Replacement Parts
Recommendation............................................ 12
ACC See: Using Adaptive Cruise Control............246
Adjusting the Headlamps
........................356
Horizontal Aim Adjustment........................... 358
Vertical Aim Adjustment................................ 356
Adjusting the Pedals
....................................86
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: Manual Adjustable Steering
Column............................................................82
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: Power Adjustable Steering
Column............................................................82
End of Travel Position......................................... 83Airbag Disposal...............................................55
Air Conditioning
See: Climate Control......................................... 148
Air Filter See: Changing the Engine Air Filter - 6.2L/
6.8L.................................................................... 363
See: Changing the Engine Air Filter - 6.7L Diesel................................................................ 364
Alarm See: Anti-Theft Alarm........................................ 78
Ambient Lighting............................................97
Anti-Theft Alarm............................................78 Arming the Alarm................................................. 79
Disarming the Alarm........................................... 79
Using the System................................................. 78
Appendices...................................................609
Apps.................................................................543 ........................................................................\
.......... 543
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link................... 545
At a Glance
.........................................................17
Audible Warnings and Indicators.............112 Headlamps On Warning Chime...................... 112
Key in Ignition Warning Chime........................ 113
Parking Brake On Warning Chime.................113
Audio Control
...................................................83
Media........................................................................\
84
Seek, Next or Previous....................................... 84
Audio System
...............................................446
General Information......................................... 446
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/ SYNC.............................................................448
Menu Structure.................................................. 450
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/ Touchscreen Display...............................453
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/ FM...................................................................447
Autolamps........................................................90 Windshield Wiper Activated
Headlamps........................................................ 90
Automatic Climate Control......................150
Automatic High Beam Control
..................92
Automatic High Beam Indicator..................... 93
Switching the System On and Off.................92
Automatic Transmission
...........................210
Brake-Shift Interlock.......................................... 213
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud or Snow................................................................... 214
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General Maintenance Information........581
Multi-Point Inspection..................................... 583
Owner Checks and Services.......................... 582
Protecting Your Investment............................ 581
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?.......................... 581
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?...................................................... 581
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada..........................................................314
Getting the Services You Need.................311 Away From Home................................................ 311
Global Opening..............................................99
Opening the Windows....................................... 99
H
Handbrake See: Parking Brake............................................. 229
Hazard Flashers...........................................305
HDC See: Using Hill Descent Control................... 235
Headlamp Adjusting See: Adjusting the Headlamps..................... 356
Headrest See: Head Restraints......................................... 156
Head Restraints
............................................156
Adjusting the Head Restraint......................... 157
Heated Exterior Mirrors..............................154
Heated Rear Window..................................154
Heated Seats.................................................164 Rear Heated Seats............................................. 165
Heated Steering Wheel...............................85
Heating See: Climate Control......................................... 148
Hill Start Assist.............................................229 Switching the System On and Off..............230
Using Hill Start Assist...................................... 230
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate...........................................................151
Defogging the Side Windows in Cold Weather............................................................. 154
General Hints......................................................... 151
Quickly Cooling the Interior............................. 153
Quickly Heating the Interior............................ 152
Recommended Settings for Cooling...........153
Recommended Settings for Heating..........153
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes
............................................................229 Home Screen
................................................509
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood..........329
I
Ignition Switch
................................................177
In California (U.S. Only)..............................312
Information Display Control......................85
Information Displays....................................114 General Information........................................... 114
Information Messages
.................................131
4WD........................................................................\
. 147
Active Park.............................................................. 131
Adaptive Cruise Control................................... 132
Adaptive Steering............................................... 132
AdvanceTrac and Traction Control..............133
Airbag...................................................................... 133
Alarm and Security............................................. 133
Automatic Engine Shutdown......................... 134
Battery and Charging System........................ 134
Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert System.................................................... 135
Collision Warning System............................... 136
Diesel Messages................................................. 136
Doors and Locks................................................. 138
Driver Alert............................................................. 139
Drivetrain................................................................ 139
Engine..................................................................... 139
Fuel........................................................................\
.. 140
Keys and Intelligent Access............................ 140
Lane Keeping System........................................ 141
Maintenance.......................................................... 141
MyKey...................................................................... 142
Off Road................................................................. 142
Park Aid.................................................................. 143
Park Brake.............................................................. 143
Power Steering.................................................... 144
Remote Start....................................................... 144
Seats....................................................................... 144
Starting System ................................................. 145
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.................. 145
Trailer....................................................................... 145
Installing Child Restraints...........................20 Child Seats.............................................................. 20
Combining Seatbelt and LATCH Lower Anchors for Attaching Child Safety
Seats.................................................................... 29
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Front Seat Tether Strap Attachment
(Regular Cab)................................................... 30
Rear Seat Tether Strap Attachment (Crew Cab and Super Cab)........................................ 31
Use of Inboard Lower Anchors from the Outboard Seating Positions (Center
Seating Use) .................................................... 28
Using Inflatable Seatbelts (Rear Seat Outboard Positions)...................................... 25
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts (Except Front Center Position of Super Cab and Crew
Cab)....................................................................... 21
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts (Front Center Position of Super Cab and Crew
Cab)...................................................................... 23
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH)............................................ 27
Using Tether Straps............................................. 29
Instrument Cluster.......................................105
Instrument Lighting Dimmer.....................90 Vehicles With Front Fog Lamps...................... 91
Vehicles Without Front Fog Lamps................91
Instrument Panel Overview.........................17
Interior Lamps.................................................94
Front Interior Lamps........................................... 94
Rear Interior Lamps............................................ 96
Interior Mirror
...................................................101
Automatic Dimming Mirror............................. 102
Manual Dimming Mirror.................................... 101
Introduction.........................................................7
J
Jump Starting the Vehicle........................306 Connecting the Jumper Cables................... 306
Jump Starting...................................................... 307
Preparing Your Vehicle.................................... 306
Removing the Jumper Cables....................... 307
K
Keyless Entry
....................................................70
SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRY
KEYPAD............................................................... 70
Keyless Starting
.............................................178
Ignition Modes...................................................... 178
Keys and Remote Controls.........................56 L
Lane Keeping System
.................................252
Switching the System On and Off...............252
System Display................................................... 253
System Settings................................................. 252
Troubleshooting................................................. 253
Lighting Control
..............................................89
Headlamp Flasher............................................... 90
Headlamp High Beam....................................... 89
Lighting..............................................................89 General Information........................................... 89
Limited Slip Differential............................225
Load Carrying
................................................266
Load Limit......................................................266
Special Loading Instructions for Owners of
Pick-up Trucks and Utility-type
Vehicles............................................................. 270
Vehicle Loading - with and without a Trailer................................................................ 266
Locking and Unlocking.................................67 Activating Intelligent Access............................ 67
Autolock.................................................................. 69
Battery Saver......................................................... 70
Illuminated Entry.................................................. 69
Power Door Locks................................................. 67
Remote Control..................................................... 67
Smart Unlock........................................................ 68
Smart Unlocks for Intelligent Access Keys...................................................................... 68
Lug Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 408
M
Maintenance.................................................329 General Information......................................... 329
Manual Climate Control............................148
Manual Seats
.................................................158
Manual Lumbar .................................................. 159
Moving the Seat Backward and Forward............................................................. 159
Recline Adjustment........................................... 159
Memory Function..........................................161 Easy Entry and Exit Feature............................ 162
Linking a PreSet Position to your Remote Control or Intelligent Access Key Fob
........................................................................\
...... 162
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Recalling a Preset Position.............................
162
Saving a Preset Position.................................. 162
Message Center See: Information Displays................................ 114
Mirrors See: Windows and Mirrors............................... 98
Mobile Communications Equipment......14
Moonroof.........................................................103 Bounce-Back....................................................... 104
Opening and Closing the Moonroof............103
Motorcraft Parts - 6.2L..............................423
Motorcraft Parts - 6.7L Diesel.................424
Motorcraft Parts - 6.8L
..............................425
MyKey Troubleshooting...............................66
MyKey ™.............................................................63
Principle of Operation........................................ 63
N
Navigation......................................................535 cityseeker.............................................................. 542
Destination Mode............................................... 537
Map Mode............................................................ 536
Navigation Map Updates................................ 543
Navigation Menu............................................... 540
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link................... 543
SYNC AppLink.................................................... 542
Waypoints............................................................. 541
Normal Scheduled Maintenance..........585 Diesel Engine...................................................... 586
Gasoline Engine................................................. 585
O
Oil Change Indicator Reset
......................338
Oil Check See: Engine Oil Check - 6.2L/6.8L..............334
See: Engine Oil Check - 6.7L Diesel.............335
Opening and Closing the Hood..............329
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature.......................................................315
Obtaining a French Owner ’s Manual..........316
Overhead Console
........................................174
P
Parking Aids....................................................237 Principle of Operation....................................... 237Parking Brake................................................229
Passive Anti-Theft System
.........................76
SecuriLock®........................................................... 76
PATS See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 76
Pedals................................................................86
Perchlorate.........................................................12
Phone...............................................................529 During a Phone Call.......................................... 533
Making Calls.........................................................532
Pairing Your Cell Phone for the First Time................................................................... 529
Phone Menu........................................................ 530
Receiving Calls.................................................... 533
Smartphone Connectivity.............................. 534
Text Messaging................................................... 534
Post-Crash Alert System
..........................308
Power Door Locks See: Locking and Unlocking............................. 67
Power Running Boards................................80
Power Seats...................................................159 Multi-Contour Front Seats With Active
Motion .............................................................. 160
Power Lumbar..................................................... 160
Power Steering Fluid Check
......................351
Power Take-Off.............................................215
Power Windows.............................................98
Accessory Delay................................................... 99
Bounce-Back......................................................... 98
One-Touch Up or Down.................................... 98
Window Lock......................................................... 99
Protecting the Environment........................16
R
Rear Axle
.........................................................225
Rear Parking Aid...........................................237 Obstacle Distance Indicator.......................... 238
Rear Seat Armrest
........................................167
Rear Seats.......................................................163 Folding Up the Rear Seat Cushion ..............163
Rear Under Seat Storage................................. 163
Returning the Seat to the Seating Position.............................................................. 163
Rear View Camera.......................................238 Camera Guidelines............................................ 239
Obstacle Distance Indicator.......................... 240
Rear Camera Delay........................................... 240
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Using the Rear View Camera System........239
Rear View Camera See: Rear View Camera................................... 238
Recommended Towing Weights...........283 Calculating the Maximum Loaded Trailer
Weight for Your Vehicle.............................. 286
Refueling - Diesel.........................................193
Dual Fuel Tanks................................................... 195
Fueling Tips.......................................................... 194
Refueling................................................................ 194
Refueling - Gasoline....................................192 Fuel Filler Cap...................................................... 193
Remote Control
..............................................56
Car Finder................................................................. 61
Integrated Keyhead Transmitter.................... 56
Intelligent Access Key......................................... 57
Memory Feature................................................... 60
Remote Start.......................................................... 61
Replacing the Battery......................................... 58
Sounding the Panic Alarm................................. 61
Remote Start
..................................................155
Automatic Settings............................................ 155
Removing the Tailgate..................................72
Replacement Parts Recommendation........................................12
Collision Repairs.................................................... 12
Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical Repairs.................................................................. 12
Warranty on Replacement Parts..................... 13
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control.............................................................62
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)...............................................................316
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)...............................................................316
Roadside Assistance.................................304 Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting Roadside
Assistance....................................................... 305
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Roadside Assistance Program Coverage................305
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Using Roadside Assistance....................................................... 305
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Getting Roadside Assistance................................... 304
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Using Roadside Assistance................................... 304
Roadside Emergencies
.............................304 Running-In
See: Breaking-In................................................. 299
Running Out of Fuel.....................................192
S
Safety Canopy ™
.............................................53
Safety Precautions.......................................187
Satellite Radio..............................................456
Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number
(ESN)................................................................. 457
Satellite Radio Reception Factors...............457
SiriusXM Satellite Radio Service.................. 457
Troubleshooting................................................. 458
Scheduled Maintenance Record
...........599
Scheduled Maintenance...........................581
Seatbelt Extension........................................45
Seatbelt Height Adjustment
......................42
Seatbelt Reminder........................................43
Belt-Minder™........................................................ 43
Seatbelts............................................................37 Principle of Operation......................................... 37
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime...............................................................42
Conditions of operation..................................... 43
Seats.................................................................156
Security..............................................................76
Selective Catalytic Reductant System - Diesel............................................................200
Contaminated Diesel Exhaust Fluid or Inoperative Selective Catalytic Reduction
System............................................................. 204
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Guidelines and Information
..................................................... 203
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Level............................. 200
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Warning Messages and Vehicle Operations.............................. 202
Filling the Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank.........200
Settings...........................................................546 911 Assist................................................................ 551
Ambient Lighting............................................... 558
Bluetooth............................................................. 548
Clock...................................................................... 548
Display
................................................................... 559
General.................................................................. 556
Media Player........................................................ 547
Mobile Apps......................................................... 554
Navigation............................................................ 552
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