oil FORD F350 2008 User Guide
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Warning display Status
Check air filter (diesel engine
only)
Drain water separator (diesel
engine only)
Stop safely now (diesel engine
only)
Engine warming please wait
xx(diesel engine only)
OK to drive (diesel engine
only)
Engine turns off in xx (diesel
engine only)
Engine turned off (diesel
engine only)
Drive to clean exhaust system
(diesel engine only)
Cleaning exhaust filter (diesel
engine only)
Exhaust filter drive complete
(diesel engine only)
Oil change required/Engine oil
change soon (diesel engine
only)
Oil life ok (diesel engine only)
PARK BRAKE ENGAGED.Displayed when the parking brake is
applied (or not fully released).
CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM.Displayed when a fault has been detected
by the ABS module.
DRIVER DOOR AJAR.Displayed when the driver’s door is not
completely closed.
PASSENGER DOOR AJAR.Displayed when the passenger’s door is not
completely closed.
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DRAIN WATER SEPARATOR (Diesel engine only).Displayed when
the water separator has reached a predetermined capacity and needs to
be drained. Refer to your6.0 and 6.4 Liter Power Stroke Direct
Injection Turbo Diesel Owner’s Guide Supplementfor more
information.
STOP SAFELY NOW (Diesel engine only).Displayed when the
vehicle exhaust system temperature exceeds intended operating range. If
this warning occurs, the engine power is reduced and the engine will
shutdown when the vehicle speed is below 3 mph (5 km/h).Stop the
vehicle as soon as safely possibleand contact your authorized dealer.
Depending on the severity of the over-temperature condition, the vehicle
may or may not restart after cycling the ignition off. If the vehicle
restarts, there may be limited power, or there could be full function. If
the exhaust over-temperature condition reoccurs the message center will
display, STOP SAFELY NOW, the chime will sound, the engine power will
be reduced again and shut down below 3 mph (5km/h).
ENGINE TURNS OFF IN XX (Diesel engine only).Displayed when
the vehicle is in the final 30 seconds of a countdown to where the engine
will intentionally be turned off by the PCM. The diesel engine shutdown
is a (Regulatory) requirement which may be required of a particular
diesel vehicle for sale in States requiring this feature.
ENGINE TURNED OFF (Diesel engine only).Displayed after the 30
second countdown.
ENGINE WARMING PLEASE WAIT XX (Diesel engine only).
Displayed in extremely cold weather; typically around –15°F (–26°C).
The accelerator pedal will not respond to pressing; this is done so the
engine oil can be properly circulated to avoid engine damage from lack
of lubrication. A timer will begin a countdown from 30 seconds, then OK
TO DRIVE will display once the counter has reached 0 (zero) and the
accelerator pedal will respond to pressing.
OK TO DRIVE (Diesel engine only).Displayed when the time
counter has reached 0 (zero) and the engine is sufficiently warm enough
to drive in extremely cold weather (refer to the ENGINE WARMING
description mentioned previously).
DRIVE TO CLEAN EXHAUST SYSTEM (Diesel engine only).
Displayed when the engine control module detects the Diesel particulate
filter (DPF) is full of particulates and that the vehicle is not being
operated in a manner to allow automatic cleaning. The vehicle operator
has to drive the vehicle above 30 mph (48 km/h) for at least 20 minutes
to clean the DPF. This will continue to be displayed until an adequate
drive cycle is completed. This message is NORMAL.
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CLEANING EXHAUST FILTER (Diesel engine only).Displays
briefly when the vehicle has entered the cleaning mode normally; or,
displays continuously when cleaning the filter after a DRIVE TO CLEAN
EXHAUST SYSTEM message was previously displayed. This message is
NORMAL.
EXHAUST FILTER DRIVE COMPLETE (Diesel engine only).
Displayed when the vehicle has completed the adequate drive cycle to
clean the DPF. This message is NORMAL.
OIL CHANGE REQUIRED/ENGINE OIL CHANGE SOON (Diesel
engine only).Displayed when the engine oil life remaining is 5 percent
or less. When oil life left is between 5% and 0%, the ENGINE OIL
CHANGE SOON message will be displayed. When oil life left reaches 0%,
the OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message will be displayed. Refer to6.0
and 6.4 Liter Power Stroke Direct Injection Turbo Diesel Owner’s
Guide Supplement.
OIL LIFE OK (Diesel engine only).Displayed after you have changed
the oil.
TAILGATE LOCK (IF EQUIPPED)
Your vehicle may be equipped with a
tailgate lock designed to help
prevent theft of the tailgate.
•Insert ignition key and turn to the
right to engage lock.
•Turn ignition key to the left to
unlock.
Tailgate removal
Your tailgate is removable to allow more room for loading.
Note:If equipped with a Reverse Camera System (RCS), do steps 1
through 3 before removing the tailgate.
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Position the safety belt height adjusters so that the belt rests
across the middle of your shoulder. Failure to adjust the safety
belt properly could reduce the effectiveness of the seat belt and
increase the risk of injury in a collision.
To adjust the shoulder belt height,
push the button and slide the height
adjuster up or down. Release the
button and pull down on the height
adjuster to make sure it is locked in
place.
Center lap and shoulder belt (Regular Cab center seating
position/SuperCab and Crew Cab rear center seating positions)
Always use both the lap and shoulder safety belt in the Regular
Cab center seating position or in the Super Cab/Crew Cab rear
center seating positions.
Regular Cabs with a center 20% seat or Crew Cabs with a rear
60/40 split bench
If you carry large cargo behind the seat or items that might damage or
soil the belt, detach the belt from the seat:
1. Release the mini-buckle by
inserting a key or safety belt tongue
into the slot.
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2. Insert the belt into the clip on the
back panel. Protect the stowed belt
if you carry cargo this may damage
or soil the belt.
If the belt has been disconnected to carry large objects behind the seat,
reconnect it as follows:
1. Remove the belt from the
stowage clip on the back panel.
2. Buckle the small tongue on the
end of the belt into the mini-buckle
on the driver’s side. The belt is now
ready for use. This mini-buckle
should stay buckled at all times
unless cargo-carrying makes it
necessary to detach the belt.
Safety belt with cinch tongue (Regular Cab center seating
positions and SuperCab/Crew Cab rear center seating positions)
The cinch tongue will slide up and down the belt webbing when the belt
is stowed or while putting safety belts on. When the lap/shoulder safety
belt is buckled, the cinch tongue will allow the lap portion to be
shortened, but pinches the webbing to keep the lap portion from getting
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Safety belt extension assembly
If the safety belt is too short when fully extended, there is a 8 inch
(20 cm) safety belt extension assembly that can be added (part number
611C22). This assembly can be obtained from your authorized dealer.
Use only extensions manufactured by the same supplier as the safety
belt. Manufacturer identification is located at the end of the webbing on
the label. Also, use the safety belt extension only if the safety belt is too
short for you when fully extended.
Do not use extensions to change the fit of the shoulder belt
across the torso.
Safety belt maintenance
Inspect the safety belt systems periodically to make sure they work
properly and are not damaged. Inspect the safety belts to make sure
there are no nicks, tears or cuts. Replace if necessary. All safety belt
assemblies, including retractors, buckles, front seat belt buckle
assemblies, buckle support assemblies (slide bar-if equipped), shoulder
belt height adjusters (if equipped), shoulder belt guide on seatback (if
equipped), child safety seat LATCH and tether anchors, and attaching
hardware, should be inspected after a collision. Ford Motor Company
recommends that all safety belt assemblies in use in vehicles involved in
a collision be replaced. However, if the collision was minor and your
authorized dealer finds that the belts do not show damage and continue
to operate properly, they do not need to be replaced. Safety belt
assemblies not in use during a collision should also be inspected and
replaced if either damage or improper operation is noted.
Failure to inspect and if necessary replace the safety belt
assembly under the above conditions could result in severe
personal injuries in the event of a collision.
For proper care of soiled safety belts, refer toInteriorin theCleaning
chapter.
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•Snowplowing with vehicles equipped with a diesel engine may result in
engine overheating in highway driving with snowplow blade raised
unless equipped with the special engine cooling fan clutch that is
included with a snow plow package option.
Operating the vehicle with the snowplow attached
Do not use your vehicle for snow removal until it has been driven at
least 500 miles (800 km).
The attached snowplow blade restricts airflow to the radiator, and may
cause the engine to run at a higher temperature: Attention to engine
temperature is especially important when outside temperatures are
above freezing. Angle the blade to maximize airflow to the radiator and
monitor engine temperature to determine whether a left or right angle
provides the best performance.
Follow the severe duty schedule in yourscheduled maintenance
informationfor engine oil and transmission fluid change intervals.
Snowplowing with your airbag-equipped vehicle
Your vehicle is equipped with a driver and passenger airbag
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) The SRS is designed to activate in
certain frontal and offset frontal collisions when the vehicle sustains
sufficient longitudinal deceleration.
Careless or high speed driving while plowing snow which results in
sufficient vehicle decelerations can deploy the airbag. Such driving also
increases the risk of accidents.
All occupants of the vehicle, including the driver, should always
properly wear their safety belts, even when an air bag
supplemental restraint system (SRS) is provided.
Never remove or defeat the “tripping mechanisms” designed into the
snow removal equipment by its manufacturer. Doing so may cause
damage to the vehicle and the snow removal equipment as well as
possible airbag deployment.
Do not attempt to service, repair, or modify the air bag
supplemental restraint system (SRS) or its fuses. See your Ford
or Lincoln Mercury dealer.
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment Fuse
Panel Description
11 10A Not used
12 7.5A Power mirror switch, Driver power
seat (Memory)
13 5A Not used (spare)
14 10A Upfitter relay #3 feed
15 10A Climate control head
16 15A Upfitter Relay #4 Feed
17 20A All lock motor feeds
18 20A Heated seat relay feed
19 25A Not used (spare)
20 15A Adjustable pedals, Datalink
21 15A Fog lamp relay feed, Cornering
lamps
22 15A Park lamp relay feed
23 15A High beam headlight relay feed
24 20A Horn relay feed
25 10A Power telescoping mirror switch
Demand lamps - underhood and
illuminated visor (battery saver)
26 10A Cluster
27 20A Ignition switch feed, Passenger
compartment fuses 28, 42, 43, 44,
and 45, Engine compartment starter
relay coil #57 (Diesel engine),
Accessory shutoff control module (if
equipped) (Diesel engine), Engine
compartment starter relay diode
(gasoline engines)
28 5A Radio
29 5A Not used (spare)
30 5A Not used (spare)
31 10A Compass
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment Fuse
Panel Description
32 10A Restraints Control Module (RCM),
Passenger Airbag Deactivation
Indicator
33 10A Trailer tow brake controller, Trailer
tow battery charge relay coil
34 5A Not used (spare)
35 10A Reverse Sensing System (RSS), 4x4
module, 4x4 solenoid, Traction
control switch, Tow/Haul switch
(Diesel engine)
36 5A Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS)
transceiver, Cluster control
37 10A Dual automatic or Manual climate
control, PTC control
38 20A Subwoofer
39 20A Radio
40 20A 4x4 module, Satellite radio module
41 15A Radio, Electrochromatic rear view
mirror, Lock switch illumination
42 10A Heated seat relay coil, Upfitter
switch relay coils, Heated mirror
relay coil
43 10A Fuel tank selector switch, 4x4
module
44 10A Run/Start customer access feed
(PTO)
45 5A Front wiper logic, Blower motor
relay coil
46 7.5A E/C mirror
47 30A Circuit
BreakerPower windows, Moonroof, Power
Sliding Backlite
48 Relay Delayed accessory
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPower Distribution Box
Description
6 40A* ABS module (Pump)
7 30A* Upfitter auxiliary switch #1
8 30A* Upfitter auxiliary switch #2
9 40A* ABS module (Coil)
10 20A* Cigar lighter
11 20A* Instrument panel power point
12 15A** Brake On/Off (BOO) relay feed
13 5A ** Brake switch, Brake switch relay
coil, SJB module, 4x4 module
14 — Not used
15 — Not used
16 Relay A/C clutch
17 Relay Not used
18 Relay Fuel Pump Driver Module (FPDM),
Fuel injectors (Gasoline engines),
Diesel Fuel Control Module (DFCM)
(Diesel engine)
19 Relay Back-up lamps, Reverse Sensing
System (RSS), Engine compartment
fuse 63
20 Relay Trailer stop/turn (Left)
21 Relay Trailer stop/turn (Right)
22 Relay Stop lamps, Center High-Mounted
Stop Lamp (CHMSL), TBC,
Customer access
23 15A** Heater mirror
24 40A* Blower motor relay
25 — Not used
26 30A* ESOF relay lo-hi
27 50A* Glow Plug Control Module (GPCM)
#1 (Diesel engine only)
28 20A* Heated mirror relay
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