fuel filter FORD F250 SUPER DUTY 2020 Owners Manual

Remote Start
.................................................147
Interior Air Quality
What Is the Cabin Air Filter ......................
149
Locating the Cabin Air Filter ....................
149
Replacing the Cabin Air Filter .................
149
Seats
Sitting in the Correct Position .................
150
Head Restraints ...........................................
150
Manual Seats ................................................
152
Power Seats ...................................................
153
Memory Function ........................................
156
Rear Seats .......................................................
157
Heated Seats ................................................
159
Ventilated Seats ..........................................
160
Rear Occupant Alert System
What is the Rear Occupant Alert System ........................................................................\
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161
How Does the Rear Occupant Alert System Work ..............................................
161
Rear Occupant Alert System Precautions ........................................................................\
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161
Rear Occupant Alert System Limitations ........................................................................\
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161
Switching Rear Occupant Alert System On and Off - Vehicles With: SYNC
........................................................................\
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161
Switching Rear Occupant Alert System On and Off - Vehicles With: SYNC 3
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161
Rear Occupant Alert System Indicators - Vehicles With: SYNC ...........................
162
Rear Occupant Alert System Indicators - Vehicles With: SYNC 3 ........................
162
Rear Occupant Alert System Audible Warnings .....................................................
162
Garage Door Opener
Universal Garage Door Opener ..............
163Auxiliary Power Points
Auxiliary Power Points
...............................
167
Wireless Accessory Charging ..................
168
Storage Compartments
Center Console ...............................................
171
Overhead Console ........................................
171
Under Seat Storage ......................................
171
Starting and Stopping the Engine
General Information ...................................
174
Ignition Switch ..............................................
174
Keyless Starting ............................................
175
Starting a Gasoline Engine - 6.2L/7.3L ........................................................................\
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175
Starting a Diesel Engine - 6.7L Diesel ........................................................................\
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177
Switching Off the Engine - 6.7L Diesel ........................................................................\
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182
Engine Idle Shutdown ................................
182
Engine Block Heater ...................................
182
Fuel and Refueling
Safety Precautions .....................................
184
Fuel Quality - E85 .......................................
185
Fuel Quality - Gasoline .............................
186
Fuel Quality - Diesel ...................................
187
Running Out of Fuel ...................................
189
Refueling - Gasoline ...................................
189
Refueling - Diesel ........................................
190
Fuel Consumption .......................................
193
Engine Emission Control
Emission Law ................................................
194
Catalytic Converter .....................................
195
Selective Catalytic Reductant System - Diesel ............................................................
197
Diesel Particulate Filter ............................
202
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Driving Through Water
...............................315
Snow Plowing ...............................................
316
Floor Mats ......................................................
318
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance .................................
320
Hazard Flashers ............................................
321
Fire Extinguisher ...........................................
321
Warning Triangle ..........................................
321
Fuel Shutoff ...................................................
321
Jump Starting the Vehicle ........................
322
Post-Crash Alert System .........................
324
Transporting the Vehicle ..........................
324
Towing Points ...............................................
325
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need ..............
327
In California (U.S. Only) ...........................
328
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only) ....................
329
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only) ......................
330
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada .......................................................
330
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature ........................................................................\
332
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only) ........................................................................\
332
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only) ........................................................................\
332
Fuses
Fuse Specification Chart .........................
334
Changing a Fuse .........................................
340
Maintenance
General Information ..................................
342
Opening and Closing the Hood .............
342
Under Hood Overview - 6.2L ..................
343
Under Hood Overview - 6.7L Diesel .....
344
Under Hood Overview - 7.3L ...................
345Engine Oil Dipstick - 6.2L
........................
346
Engine Oil Dipstick - 6.7L Diesel ...........
346
Engine Oil Dipstick - 7.3L .........................
346
Engine Oil Check - 6.2L ............................
346
Engine Oil Check - 6.7L Diesel ................
347
Engine Oil Check - 7.3L .............................
348
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter ........................................................................\
350
Oil Change Indicator Reset .....................
350
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 6.2L ........................................................................\
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351
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 6.7L Diesel ...........................................................
352
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 7.3L .....
354
Draining the Fuel Filter Water Trap - 6.7L Diesel ..........................................................
355
Engine Coolant Check - 6.2L ..................
358
Engine Coolant Check - 6.7L Diesel ......
362
Engine Coolant Check - 7.3L ..................
365
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check ........................................................................\
370
Transfer Case Fluid Check ........................
371
Brake Fluid Check .........................................
371
Power Steering Fluid Check ....................
372
Changing the 12V Battery .........................
373
Adjusting the Headlamps ........................
375
Washer Fluid Check ...................................
376
Fuel Filter - 6.2L ...........................................
376
Checking the Wiper Blades .....................
376
Changing the Wiper Blades ....................
376
Changing a Bulb ...........................................
377
Changing the Engine-Mounted and Diesel Fuel Conditioner Module Fuel
Filters - 6.7L Diesel ................................
380
Spring U-Bolt Check - F-600 ................
383
Vehicle Care
General Information ..................................
385
Cleaning Products ......................................
385
Cleaning the Exterior .................................
385
Waxing ............................................................
387
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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
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
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During refueling, it is possible for
you to pump
water-contaminated diesel fuel
into your fuel tank. Your vehicle ’s fuel
system is equipped with a fuel filter and
water separator to remove water from the
fuel. The water in fuel indicator lights when
the fuel and water separator has a
significant quantity of water in it and
requires immediate draining.
If the water in fuel indicator illuminates
when the engine is running, stop your
vehicle as soon as safely possible, shut off
the engine, then drain the fuel and water
separator. See Fuel Quality (page 185).
Allowing water to stay in the fuel system,
after the water in fuel indicator illuminates,
could result in extensive damage or failure
of the fuel injection system.
Note: Do not drain the fuel and water
separator while the engine is running. Air will
enter into the fuel system causing the engine
not to operate properly.
Four-Wheel Drive Indicators
(If
Equipped)
4X2 Illuminates momentarily when
two-wheel drive high is selected.
4X4 HIGH Illuminates when four-wheel
drive high is engaged.
4X4 LOW Illuminates when four-wheel
drive low is engaged. AUDIBLE WARNINGS AND
INDICATORS
Key in Ignition Warning Chime
Sounds when you open the driver's door
and you have left the key in the ignition.
Keyless Warning Alert
(If Equipped)
Sounds the horn twice when you exit your
vehicle with the intelligent access key, after
the last door is closed and your keyless
vehicle is in RUN, indicating your vehicle is
still on.
Headlamps On Warning Chime
Sounds when you remove the key from the
ignition and open the driver's door and you
have left the headlamps or parking lamps
on.
Parking Brake On Warning Chime
Sounds when you have left the parking
brake on and drive your vehicle. If the
warning chime remains on after you have
released the parking brake, have the
system checked by an authorized dealer
immediately.
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Driver Assist
Select Your Setting
Engine Hours
Select Your Setting
Dual Fuel Tank
Hill Strt Asst.
Hold to reset
Air Fil. Mon.
Maint. Monitor
Shows air filter status
Water in Fuel
Oil Level Low
Hold to reset
Oil Life
XXX%
Hold to Reset
DEF Range
Exhaust Filter
Tire Pressure
Oil Temp
Oil Temp
Trans. Temp.
Rear Park Aid
Select Your Setting
Tr Brake Type
Tr Brake Effort
Trailer Sway Settings
A. Engine Off
Vehicle
Auto RegenSelect Your Setting
Lighting
Select Your Setting
Locks
Select Your Setting
Alarm
Ask on Exit
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Action
Message
A problem exists with the selective catalytic reduction systemcausing your vehicle into an idle-only mode. If the exhaust
fluid is empty, you must replenish the diesel exhaust fluid to resume normal operation of your vehicle. See Selective
Catalytic Reductant System (page 197).
DEF Level Empty Engine
Idled See Manual
The selective catalytic reduction system detects a fault. Thesystem displays your vehicle ’s top speed limit and distance
before limitation. Have the system checked by an authorized dealer.
DEF Fault Speed Limited
to XX MPH/km/h in XX mi/km
The selective catalytic reduction system detects a fault. Uponrestart, your vehicle speed is now limited. Have the system checked by an authorized dealer.
DEF Fault Speed Limited
to XX MPH/km/h Upon Restart
The selective catalytic reduction system detects a fault. Thesystem displays your vehicle ’s top speed limit. Have the
system checked by an authorized dealer.
DEF Fault Speed Limited
to XX MPH/km/h
You must have your vehicle serviced by an authorized dealer.
Ignoring the warning message could lead to reduced drivability and customer expense, including damage to the diesel
particulate filter. Your new vehicle warranty could not cover this damage.
Exhaust Filter Over Limit
Service Now
The water separator has reached a predetermined capacityand needs draining. See
Draining the Fuel Filter Water
Trap (page 355).
Water in Fuel Drain Filter
A low fuel pressure condition has occurred due to cold, low
fuel level or fuel filters need to be changed. See Fuel Quality (page
187).
Fuel Pressure Low
Doors and Locks Action
Message
The door(s) listed is not completely closed.
X Door Ajar
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Automatic Engine Shutdown
If your vehicle is equipped with a keyless
ignition, it has a feature that automatically
shuts down the engine if it has been idling
for an extended period. The ignition also
turns off in order to save battery power.
Before the engine shuts down, a message
appears in the information display showing
a timer counting down from 30 seconds.
If you do not intervene within 30 seconds,
the engine shuts down. Another message
appears in the information display to
inform you that the engine has shut down
in order to save fuel. Start your vehicle as
you normally do.
Cold Weather Starting
WARNING: Do not use starting
fluid, for example ether, in the air intake
system. Such fluid could cause
immediate explosive damage to the
engine and possible personal injury. WARNING:
Do not mix diesel with
gasoline, gasohol or alcohol. This could
cause an explosion.
We recommend that the engine block
heater be used for starting when the
temperature is -9°F (-23°C) or colder. See
Engine Block Heater
(page 182).
When operating in cold weather, you may
use Motorcraft® cetane improvers or
non-alcohol-based cetane improvers from
a reputable manufacturer as needed. Switch the ignition on. Do not
start the engine until the
glow-plug indicator turns off. When the glow plug pre-heat indicator
turns off, turn the key to start. After you
start the engine, the glow plugs may
remain on for a period. If you do not start
the engine before the glow plug activation
time ends, you need to reset the glow plugs
by switching the ignition off. After the
engine starts, allow it to idle for about 15
seconds. This protects the engine. Do not
increase engine speed until the oil pressure
gauge indicates normal pressure.
Cold Weather Operation
Note:
Idling in cold weather does not heat
the engine to its normal operating
temperature. Long periods of idling,
especially in cold weather, can cause a
buildup of deposits which can cause engine
damage.
Change to a lighter grade engine oil to
make starting easier under these
conditions. Refer to engine oil
specifications. See
Engine Block Heater
(page 182).
Diesel fuel is adjusted seasonally for cold
temperatures. Diesel fuel which has not
been properly formulated for the ambient
conditions may gel which can clog the fuel
filters. One indication that the fuel filter(s)
may be clogged is if the engine starts, stalls
after a short time, and then does not
restart. If you have been using biodiesel,
you may need to use a fuel with lower
biodiesel content, try another brand, or
discontinue using biodiesel. Do not use
alcohol based additives to correct fuel
gelling. This may result in damage to the
fuel injectors and system. Use the proper
anti-gel and performance improvement
product. See
Engine Block Heater (page
182).
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Your vehicle has a fuel and water separator
that recirculates fuel from the engine to
help prevent fuel filter clogging. To avoid
engine fuel starvation during cold weather
operation of 32°F (0°C) or below, we
recommend that the fuel level in your tank
should not drop below ¼ full. This helps
prevent air from entering the fuel system
and stalling the engine.
Your vehicle has a selective catalytic
reduction system that uses Diesel Exhaust
Fluid (DEF) to operate properly. You need
to replenish your vehicle ’s DEF at certain
intervals. When filling your vehicle ’s DEF
tank in cold weather, take special care to
prevent damage to the tank. See
Selective Catalytic Reductant System
(page
197).
In cold weather below
32°F (0°C), the
engine may slowly increase to a higher idle
speed if you leave it idling in park (P). As
the engine warms-up, the engine sound
level decreases due to the activation of
PCM-controlled sound reduction features.
If you operate your vehicle in a heavy
snowstorm or blowing snow conditions,
snow and ice can clog the engine air
induction. If this occurs, the engine may
experience a significant reduction in power
output. At the earliest opportunity, clear
all the snow and ice away from inside the
air filter assembly. Remove the air cleaner
cover and the air filter and remove any
snow or ice. Remove any debris, snow or
ice, on the foam filter by brushing the
surface with a soft brush. Once you have
cleared all of the debris, reinstall the air
filter and cover.
Do not use water, solvents, or a hard brush
for cleaning the foam filter. WARNING:
To reduce the risk of
vehicle damage and personal burn
injuries, do not start your engine with the
air cleaner removed and do not remove
it while the engine is running.
In order to operate the engine in
temperatures of 32°F (0°C) or lower, read
the following instructions:
• Make sure that the batteries are of
sufficient size and are fully charged.
Check other electrical components to
make sure they are in optimum
condition.
• Use the proper coolant solution at the
concentration recommended
protecting the engine against damage
from freezing.
• Try to keep the fuel tank full as much
as possible at the end of operation to
prevent condensation in the fuel
system.
• Make sure you use proper cold weather
engine oil and that it is at its proper
level. Also, if necessary, make sure to
follow the engine oil and filter change
schedule found under the Special
operating conditions section listed in
the scheduled maintenance
information.
• At temperatures of
-9°F (-23°C) or
below, it is recommended that you use
an engine block heater to improve cold
engine starting.
• If operating in arctic temperatures of
-20°F (-29°C)
or lower, consult your
truck dealer for information about
special cold weather equipment and
precautions.
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FUEL QUALITY - DIESEL
Fuel Requirements - Choosing The
Right Fuel: Vehicles Operated
Where Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel
Is Required (United
States/Canada/Puerto Rico/U.S.
Virgin Islands And Other Locales)
Note:
Your warranty will not cover damage
caused by using an improper type of fuel or
fuel additive.
Note: Do not blend used engine oil with
diesel fuel under any circumstances.
Blending used oil with the fuel will
significantly increase your vehicle ’s exhaust
emissions and reduce engine life due to
increased internal wear.
We recommend Top Tier diesel fuel where
available to help minimize engine deposits
and maintain optimal vehicle and engine
performance. For additional information,
refer to www.toptiergas.com.
You should use Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel
fuel (also known as ULSD) designated as
number 1-D or 2-D with a maximum of
15-ppm sulfur in your diesel vehicle. You
may operate your vehicle on diesel fuels
containing up to 20% biodiesel, also
known as B20. These fuels should meet
the ASTM D975 diesel or the ASTM D7467
B6-B20 biodiesel industry specifications.
Outside of North America, use fuels
meeting EN590 or equivalent local market
standard. Using low sulfur diesel fuel
(16-500 ppm) or high sulfur
diesel fuel (greater than 500
ppm) in your diesel engine will cause
certain emission components to
malfunction which may also cause the
service engine soon light to illuminate
indicating an emissions-related concern. Diesel fuel is adjusted seasonally for cold
temperature. For best results at
temperatures below 19°F (-7°C), we
recommended using a diesel fuel which
has been seasonally adjusted for the
ambient conditions.
Fuel Requirements - Choosing The
Right Fuel: Vehicles Operated
Where Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel
Is Not Required
For the engine to operate reliably on
low-sulfur or high-sulfur diesel fuel, the
engine must be a factory built high-sulfur
engine (available as a dealer order option
for select markets) or an ultra low sulfur
diesel fuel configured engine that has been
retrofitted for high-sulfur diesel fuel using
Ford Motor Company dealer service parts.
Failure to use retrofit components other
than those available through your
authorized dealer will result in coolant
system damage, engine overheating,
selective catalyst reduction system or
diesel particulate filter damage and
possible base engine damage.
Use only a diesel engine configured for use
with high sulfur diesel fuel in markets with
diesel fuel that has sulfur content greater
than 15 ppm. Using low sulfur diesel fuel
(16–500 ppm) or high sulfur diesel fuel
(greater than 500 ppm) in a diesel engine
designed to use only Ultra Low Sulfur
Diesel fuel may result in damage to engine
emission control devices and the
aftertreatment system, potentially
rendering the vehicle inoperable.
Vehicles with engines configured for use
with high sulfur diesel fuel are only
available for sale in countries where ultra
low sulfur diesel fuel is generally not
available or mandated by the government.
Vehicles originally sold in a ultra low sulfur
diesel fuel market that are subsequently
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exported to non- ultra low sulfur diesel fuel
markets will need to be retrofitted at the
customer
’s expense using Ford authorized
dealer service parts in order to be reliably
operated on non- ultra low sulfur diesel
fuel.
Biodiesel WARNING: Do not mix diesel with
gasoline, gasohol or alcohol. This could
cause an explosion.
Note: Do not use home heating oil,
agricultural fuel, raw fats and oils, waste
cooking greases, biodiesel greater than 20%
or any diesel not intended for highway use.
Damage to the fuel injection system, engine
and exhaust catalyst, and diesel particulate
filter can occur if you use an improper fuel.
Red dye is used to identify fuels intended
for agricultural and non-highway use.
You may operate your vehicle on diesel
fuels containing up to 20% biodiesel, also
known as B20.
Biodiesel fuel is a chemically converted
product from renewable fuel sources, such
as vegetable oils, animal fats and waste
cooking greases.
To help achieve acceptable engine
performance and durability when using
biodiesel in your vehicle:
• Confirm the biodiesel content of the
fuel to be B20 (20% biodiesel) or less
• Only use biodiesel fuel of good quality
that complies with industry standards
• Follow the recommended service
maintenance intervals
See Normal
Scheduled Maintenance (page 560). •
Do not store biodiesel fuel in the fuel
tank for more than 1 month
• Consider changing brands or reducing
biodiesel content if you have cold
temperature fuel gelling issues or a
frequent LOW FUEL PRESSURE
message appearing
Use of biodiesel in concentrations greater
than 20% may cause damage to your
vehicle, including engine and/or exhaust
after-treatment hardware (exhaust
catalyst and particulate filter) failures.
Concentrations greater than 20% can also
cause fuel filter restrictions that may result
in a lack of power or damage to fuel
system components, including fuel pump
and fuel injector failures.
We recommend SAE 5W-40 oil for fuels
with greater than 5% biodiesel (B5). For
more information about oil change
intervals and other maintenance when
operating on biodiesel
See Special
Operating Conditions Scheduled
Maintenance
(page 566).
Look for a label on the fuel pump to
confirm the amount of biodiesel contained
in a diesel fuel. Biodiesel content is often
indicated with the letter B followed by the
percent of biodiesel in the fuel. For
example, B20 indicates a fuel containing
20% biodiesel. Ask the service station
attendant to confirm the biodiesel content
of a diesel fuel if you do not see a label on
the fuel pump.
Biodiesel fuels degrade more easily than
diesel fuels not containing biodiesel and
should not be stored in the fuel tank for
more than 1 month. If you plan to park or
store your vehicle for more than 1 month,
then you should empty your vehicle fuel
tank of biodiesel fuel. You should fill the
tank with a pure petroleum-based diesel
fuel and run your vehicle for a minimum of
30 minutes.
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