check engine FORD F250 SUPER DUTY 2018 Owners Manual

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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Right-hand side
A
Left-hand side
B
Note: Throughout this guide, you will find
warnings identified by the warning symbol.
Warnings remind you to be especially
careful to reduce the risk of personal injury.
SYMBOLS GLOSSARY
These are some of the symbols you may
see on your vehicle. Air conditioning system
Air conditioning system lubricant
type
Anti-lock braking system
Avoid smoking, flames or sparks
Battery
Battery acid Brake fluid - non petroleum
based
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
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Car Finder
Press the button twice within
three seconds. A tone sounds
and the direction indicators
flash. We recommend you use this method
to locate your vehicle, rather than using
the panic alarm.
Sounding the Panic Alarm Press the button to sound the
panic alarm. Press the button
again or switch the ignition on to
turn it off.
Note: The panic alarm only operates when
the ignition is off.
Remote Start (If Equipped) WARNING
To avoid exhaust fumes, do not use
remote start if your vehicle is parked
indoors or in areas that are not well
ventilated. Note:
Do not use remote start if your fuel
level is low. The remote start button is on the
transmitter.
This feature allows you to start your
vehicle from the outside. The transmitter
has an extended operating range.
You can configure vehicles with automatic
climate control to turn on the automatic
climate control when you remote start your
vehicle. See Automatic Climate Control
(page
150). A manual climate control
system runs at the setting you set it to
when you switched your vehicle off.
Many states and provinces restrict the use
of remote start. Check your local and state
or provincial laws for specific requirements
regarding remote start systems. The remote start system does not work if
any of the following occur:
•
The ignition is on.
• The anti-theft alarm triggers.
• You switch off the feature.
• The hood is open.
• The transmission is not in park (P).
• The battery voltage is below the
minimum operating voltage.
• The service engine soon light is on.
Remote Control Feedback
An LED on the remote control provides
status feedback of remote start or stop
commands. Status
LED
Remote start orextension
successful
Solid green
Remote stop
successful; vehicle off
Solid red
Remote start orstop failed
Blinking red
Waiting for statusupdate
Blinking green
Remote Starting Your Vehicle
Note: You must press each button within
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A confirmation message appears in the
display after you finish programming
your MyKey. The programmed
restrictions apply when you key off,
open and close the driver door and
restart your vehicle with the
programmed key or transmitter.
Note: You can clear or change your MyKey
settings at any time during the same key
cycle as you created the MyKey. If you
switch the engine off, you must use an
admin key to change or clear your optional
MyKey settings.
CLEARING ALL MYKEYS
When you clear your MyKeys, you remove
all restrictions and return all MyKeys to
their original admin key status at once. To
clear all MyKeys of all MyKey settings, use
the information display.
1. Switch the ignition on using an admin key.
2. Access the main menu in the information display and then scroll
through the menus to begin clearing
your MyKey programming. See
Information Displays (page 114).
3. Follow the instructions in the display.
4. A confirmation message appears in the
display after you finish clearing your
MyKeys.
Note: When you clear your MyKeys, you
remove all restrictions and return all MyKeys
to their original admin key status. You
cannot remove the MyKey restrictions
individually. CHECKING MYKEY SYSTEM
STATUS
You can find information about your
programmed MyKeys by using the
information display. See
Information
Displays (page 114).
MyKey Distance
Tracks the distance when drivers use a
MyKey. The only way to delete the
accumulated distance is by using an admin
key to clear all MyKeys. If the distance does
not accumulate as expected, then the
intended user is not using the MyKey, or an
admin key user recently cleared and then
recreated a MyKey.
Number of MyKeys
Indicates the number of MyKeys
programmed to your vehicle. Use this
feature to detect how many MyKeys you
have for your vehicle and determine when
all MyKeys have been deleted.
Number of Admin Keys
Indicates how many admin keys are
programmed to your vehicle. Use this
feature to determine how many admin
keys you have for your vehicle, and detect
if an additional MyKey has been
programmed.
USING MYKEY WITH REMOTE
START SYSTEMS
MyKey is not compatible with non
Ford-approved, aftermarket remote start
systems. If you choose to install a remote
start system, see an authorized dealer for
a Ford-approved remote start system.
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Engine Oil Pressure Gauge
Indicates engine oil pressure. The needle
should stay in the normal operating range
(between L and H). If the needle falls
below the normal range, stop your vehicle,
turn off the engine and check the engine
oil level. Add oil if needed. If the oil level is
correct, have your vehicle checked by an
authorized dealer.
Engine Coolant Temperature
Gauge
WARNING
Do not remove the coolant reservoir
cap when the cooling system is hot.
Wait 10 minutes for the cooling
system to cool down. Cover the coolant
reservoir cap with a thick cloth to prevent
the possibility of scalding and slowly
remove the cap. Failure to follow this
instruction could result in personal injury. Indicates engine coolant temperature. At
normal operating temperature, the level
indicator will be in the normal range. If the
engine coolant temperature exceeds the
normal range, stop your vehicle as soon as
safely possible, switch off the engine and
let the engine cool.
Fuel Gauge
Note:
The fuel gauge may vary slightly
when your vehicle is moving or on a gradient. Switch the ignition on. The fuel gauge will
indicate approximately how much fuel is
left in the fuel tank. The arrow adjacent to
the fuel pump symbol indicates on which
side of your vehicle the fuel filler door is
located.
The needle should move toward F when
you refuel your vehicle. If the needle points
to E after adding fuel, this indicates your
vehicle needs service soon.
After refueling some variability in needle
position is normal:
•
It may take a short time for the needle
to reach F after leaving the gas station.
This is normal and depends upon the
slope of pavement at the gas station.
• The fuel amount dispensed into the
tank is a little less or more than the
gauge indicated. This is normal and
depends upon the slope of pavement
at the gas station.
• If the gas station nozzle shuts off
before the tank is full, try a different
gas pump nozzle.
Low Fuel Reminder
A low fuel reminder triggers when the
distance to empty value reaches 50 mi
(80 km) to empty, with additional
warnings at 25 mi (40 km), 10 mi (20 km)
and 0 mi (0 km) to empty, provided the
message is cleared each time. An
additional warning at
75 mi (120 km) to
empty is provided when the MyKey is being
used.
Variations:
Note: The distance-to-empty warning can appear at different fuel gauge positions depending
on fuel economy conditions. This variation is normal.
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Blind Spot Monitor (If Equipped)
It illuminates when you switch
this feature off or in conjunction
with a message. See Blind Spot
Information System
(page 254).
Check Fuel Cap
(If Equipped) Illuminates when the fuel cap
may not be properly installed.
Continued driving with this light
on may cause the Service engine soon
warning indicator to come on.
Cruise Control
(If Equipped) Illuminates when you switch this
feature on. See
Using Cruise
Control (page 245).
Direction Indicator Illuminates when the left or right
turn signal or the hazard warning
flasher is turned on. If the
indicators stay on or flash faster, check for
a burned out bulb.
Door Ajar Displays when the ignition is on
and any door is not completely
closed.
Electronic Locking Differential
(If
Equipped) Illuminates when using the
electronic locking differential.
Engine Coolant Temperature Illuminates when the engine
coolant temperature is high.
Stop the vehicle as soon as
possible, switch off the engine and let cool. Engine Oil If it illuminates with the engine
running or when you are driving,
this indicates a malfunction.
Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to
do so and switch the engine off. Check the
engine oil level.
See
Engine Oil Check (page 334).
Note: Do not resume your journey if it
illuminates despite the level being correct.
Have the system checked by your authorized
dealer immediately.
Fasten Seatbelt It illuminates and a chime
sounds to remind you to fasten
your seatbelt.
Front Airbag If it fails to illuminate when you
start your vehicle, continues to
flash or remains on, it indicates
a malfunction. Have the system checked
by your authorized dealer.
Front Fog Lamps
(If Equipped) It illuminates when you switch
the front fog lamps on.
High Beam Illuminates when you switch the
high beam headlamps on. It will
flash when you use the
headlamp flasher.
Hill Descent
(If Equipped) Illuminates when hill descent is
switched on.
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Low Fuel Level
Illuminates when the fuel level
is low or the fuel tank is nearly
empty. Refuel as soon as
possible.
Low Tire Pressure Warning It illuminates if the tire pressure
in one or more tires is below the
correct tire pressure.
It also illuminates momentarily when you
switch the ignition on to confirm the lamp
is functional. If it does not illuminate when
you switch the ignition on, or begins to
flash at any time, have the system checked
by your authorized dealer.
Powertrain Malfunction/Reduced
Power/Electronic Throttle Control Illuminates when a powertrain
or a 4WD fault has been
detected. Contact your
authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Service Engine Soon If it illuminates when the engine
is running this indicates a
malfunction. The On Board
Diagnostics system has detected a
malfunction of the vehicle emission control
system.
If it flashes, engine misfire may be
occurring. Increased exhaust gas
temperatures could damage the catalytic
converter or other vehicle components.
Drive in a moderate fashion (avoid heavy
acceleration and deceleration) and have
your vehicle immediately serviced.
It illuminates when you switch the ignition
on prior to engine start to check the bulb
and to indicate whether your vehicle is
ready for Inspection and Maintenance
(I/M) testing. Normally, it illuminates until the engine is
cranked and automatically turns off if no
malfunctions are present. However, if after
15 seconds it flashes eight times, this
indicates that your vehicle is not ready for
Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) testing.
See Emission Law (page 197).
Stability Control Illuminates when the system is
active. If it remains illuminated
or does not illuminate when you
switch the ignition on, this indicates a
malfunction. During a malfunction the
system will switch off. Have the system
checked by your authorized dealer
immediately. See
Using Stability
Control (page 233).
Stability Control Off Illuminates when you switch the
system off. It will go out when
you switch the system back on
or when you switch the ignition off.
See
Using Stability Control (page 233).
Transmission Tow/Haul
(If Equipped) Illuminates when the tow/haul
feature has been activated. If the
light flashes steadily, have the
system serviced immediately, damage to
the transmission could occur.
4X2
(If Equipped) Illuminates momentarily when
two-wheel drive high is selected.
If the light fails to display when
the ignition is turned on, or remains on,
have the system serviced immediately by
your authorized dealer.
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MyView
Trip 1
Fuel Economy
Tire Pressure
Off Road Status Trip 1
Trip/Fuel Screens
Add/Remove
Screens
Configure MyView
Trip 2
Fuel Economy
Fuel History
Average Speed
Navigation/Compass
Turbo Boost
Truck Info Screens
Transmission Temp
Trans. Temp. Gauge
Diesel Particulate Filter
Diesel Exhaust Fluid
Gauge View
Tire Pressure
Digital Speedometer
Engine Information
MyKey Status
Towing Status
Towing Screens
Towing Information
Trailer Light Check
Off Road Status
Off Road Screens
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Automatic Engine Shutdown
Action
Message
The engine is getting ready to shut off.
Engine Shuts Off In
{seconds to shut off:#0} Seconds
The engine has shut off to help increase fuel economy.
Engine Shut Off For Fuel
Economy
The engine is getting ready to shut off. You can press OK on
the left steering wheel button to override the shut down.
Engine Shuts Off in
{seconds to shut off:#0} Seconds Press Ok to Override
Battery and Charging System Action
Message
The charging system needs servicing. If the warning stays on
or continues to come on, contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Check Charging System
The battery management system detects an extended low-voltage condition. Your vehicle will disable various features
to help preserve the battery. Turn off as many of the electrical loads as soon as possible to improve system voltage. If the system voltage has recovered, the disabled features will operate again as normal.
Low Battery Features
Temporarily Turned Off
The battery management system determines that the batteryis at a low state of charge. Turn your ignition off as soon as
possible to protect the battery. This message will clear once you restart your vehicle and the battery state of charge has
recovered. Turning off unnecessary electrical loads will allow faster battery state-of-charge recovery.
Turn Power Off To Save
Battery
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