engine oil FORD F450 SUPER DUTY 2017 Owners Manual

Bed Ramps....................................................265
Towing
Towing a Trailer............................................268
Trailer Reversing Aids.................................269
Trailer Sway Control....................................277
Recommended Towing Weights............277
Essential Towing Checks...........................281
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels......289
Driving Hints
Breaking-In.....................................................292
Economical Driving.....................................292
Driving Through Water...............................293
Floor Mats.......................................................293
Snowplowing................................................294
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance..................................297
Hazard Flashers...........................................298
Fuel Shutoff - 6.2L/6.8L...........................298
Fuel Shutoff - 6.7L Diesel.........................298
Jump Starting the Vehicle........................299
Post-Crash Alert System..........................302
Transporting the Vehicle...........................302
Towing Points...............................................303
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need..............305
In California (U.S. Only)............................306
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) AutoLine Program (U.S. Only)......................307
Utilizing the Mediation/ArbitrationProgram (Canada Only)......................308
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. andCanada.......................................................308
Ordering Additional Owner'sLiterature....................................................309
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.Only).............................................................310
Reporting Safety Defects (CanadaOnly).............................................................310
Fuses
Fuse Specification Chart............................312
Changing a Fuse..........................................320
Maintenance
General Information....................................322
Opening and Closing the Hood..............322
Under Hood Overview - 6.2L...................323
Under Hood Overview - 6.7L Diesel......324
Under Hood Overview - 6.8L..................326
Engine Oil Dipstick - 6.2L/6.8L...............327
Engine Oil Dipstick - 6.7L Diesel.............327
Engine Oil Check - 6.2L/6.8L...................327
Engine Oil Check - 6.7L Diesel................328
Changing the Engine Oil and OilFilter..............................................................329
Changing the Coalescer FilterElement......................................................330
Oil Change Indicator Reset.......................331
Engine Coolant Check - 6.2L/6.8L........332
Engine Coolant Check - 6.7L Diesel......336
Automatic Transmission FluidCheck...........................................................340
Transfer Case Fluid Check........................343
Brake Fluid Check........................................343
Power Steering Fluid Check....................344
Washer Fluid Check....................................344
Draining the Fuel Filter Water Trap - 6.7LDiesel...........................................................345
Fuel Filter - 6.2L/6.8L................................346
Changing the 12V Battery.........................346
Checking the Wiper Blades.....................348
Changing the Wiper Blades.....................348
Adjusting the Headlamps........................349
Changing a Bulb..........................................350
Bulb Specification Chart...........................353
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 6.2L/6.8L...............................................................356
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Table of Contents

Right-hand sideA
Left-hand sideB
Note:Throughout this guide, you will findwarnings identified by the warning symbol.Warnings remind you to be especiallycareful to reduce the risk of personal injury.
SYMBOLS GLOSSARY
These are some of the symbols you maysee on your vehicle.
Air conditioning system
Air conditioning system lubricanttype
Anti-lock braking system
Avoid smoking, flames or sparks
Battery
Battery acid
Brake fluid - non petroleumbased
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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GAUGES
Type 1 and 2
Engine oil pressure gauge.A
Engine coolant temperature gauge.B
Fuel gauge.C
Transmission fluid temperature gauge.D
Speedometer.E
Information display. See General Information (page 111).F
Tachometer.G
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Type 3
Engine oil pressure gauge.A
Engine coolant temperature gauge.B
Fuel gauge.C
Configurable. Transmission fluid temperature, Turbo boost or DEF gauge (dieselengines only).D
Speedometer.E
Information display. See General Information (page 111).F
Tachometer.G
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Instrument ClusterE219651

Engine Oil Pressure Gauge
Indicates engine oil pressure. The needleshould stay in the normal operating range(between L and H). If the needle fallsbelow the normal range, stop your vehicle,turn off the engine and check the engineoil level. Add oil if needed. If the oil level iscorrect, have your vehicle checked by anauthorized dealer.
Engine Coolant TemperatureGauge
WARNING
Never remove the coolant reservoircap when the engine is running orhot.
Indicates engine coolant temperature. Atnormal operating temperature, the levelindicator will be in the normal range. If theengine coolant temperature exceeds thenormal range, stop your vehicle as soon assafely possible, switch off the engine andlet the engine cool.
Fuel Gauge
Note:The fuel gauge may vary slightlywhen your vehicle is moving or on a gradient.
Switch the ignition on. The fuel gauge willindicate approximately how much fuel isleft in the fuel tank. The arrow adjacent tothe fuel pump symbol indicates on whichside of your vehicle the fuel filler door islocated.
The needle should move toward F whenyou refuel your vehicle. If the needle pointsto E after adding fuel, this indicates yourvehicle needs service soon.
After refueling some variability in needleposition is normal:
•It may take a short time for the needleto reach F after leaving the gas station.This is normal and depends upon theslope of pavement at the gas station.
•The fuel amount dispensed into thetank is a little less or more than thegauge indicated. This is normal anddepends upon the slope of pavementat the gas station.
•If the gas station nozzle shuts offbefore the tank is full, try a differentgas pump nozzle.
Low Fuel Reminder
A low fuel reminder triggers when thedistance to empty value reaches 50 mi(80 km) to empty, with additionalwarnings at 25 mi (40 km), 10 mi (20 km)and 0 mi (0 km) to empty, provided themessage is cleared each time. Anadditional warning at 75 mi (120 km) toempty is provided when the MyKey is beingused.
Variations:
Note:The distance-to-empty warning can appear at different fuel gauge positions dependingon fuel economy conditions. This variation is normal.
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Instrument Cluster

Cruise Control (If Equipped)
Illuminates when you switch thisfeature on. See Using CruiseControl (page 239).
Direction Indicator
Illuminates when the left or rightturn signal or the hazard warningflasher is turned on. If theindicators stay on or flash faster, check fora burned out bulb.
Door Ajar
Displays when the ignition is onand any door is not completelyclosed.
Electronic Locking Differential (If
Equipped)
Illuminates when using theelectronic locking differential.
Engine Coolant Temperature
Illuminates when the enginecoolant temperature is high.Stop the vehicle as soon aspossible, switch off the engine and let cool.
Engine Oil
If it illuminates with the enginerunning or when you are driving,this indicates a malfunction.Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe todo so and switch the engine off. Check theengine oil level. See Engine Oil Check(page 327).
Note:Do not resume your journey if itilluminates despite the level being correct.Have the system checked by your authorizeddealer immediately.
Fasten Seatbelt
It illuminates and a chimesounds to remind you to fastenyour seatbelt.
Front Airbag
If it fails to illuminate when youstart your vehicle, continues toflash or remains on, it indicatesa malfunction. Have the system checkedby your authorized dealer.
Front Fog Lamps (If Equipped)
It illuminates when you switchthe front fog lamps on.
High Beam
Illuminates when you switch thehigh beam headlamps on. It willflash when you use theheadlamp flasher.
Hill Descent (If Equipped)
Illuminates when hill descent isswitched on.
Low Fuel Level
Illuminates when the fuel levelis low or the fuel tank is nearlyempty. Refuel as soon aspossible.
Low Tire Pressure Warning
Illuminates when your tirepressure is low. If the lampremains on with the enginerunning or when driving, check your tirepressure as soon as possible.
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Fuel Economy
Distance to E
Instant Fuel Economy
Average Fuel Economy
Average Speed
•Distance to E - Shows the approximate distance your vehicle can travel before runningout of fuel.
•Instant Fuel Economy - Shows your instantaneous fuel usage.
•Average Fuel Economy - Shows the average fuel usage based on time.
•Average Speed - Shows the average speed the vehicle has driven.
Note:Press and hold OK to reset values.
Driver Assist
DEF Gauge
DEF Status
Exhaust Filter
Engine HoursEngine Hours
Engine Idle
Front TankDual FuelTankRear Tank
Hill Strt Asst.
Oil TempOil Temp
Tire Pressure
Trans. Temp.
Rear Park Aid
Select Your SettingBrake Type1
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Information Displays

Driver Assist
Brake Effort1
Trailer Sway
1 Trailer setting.
Settings
A. Engine OffVehicle
Auto Regen
Select Your SettingDTE Calculate
Select Your SettingAutolamp DelayLighting
Daytime Light
AutolockLocks
Autounlock
Select Your SettingRemote Unlock
Follow onscreen directions to confirm or modify yoursettingsOil Life Reset
Select Your SettingAlarm
Ask on Exit
Select Your SettingClimate ControlRemote Start
Seats
Duration
System
Remote OpenWindows
Remote Close
Courtesy WipeWiperControls
Shows information related to the configured MyKey(s).MyKey StatusMyKey
Follow onscreen directions to confirm or modify yoursettings.Create MyKey
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Information Displays

Display Mode
Exhaust Filter Status
Tire Pressure
Digital Speedometer
Engine Information
Transmission Temp.
•DTE - Shows the approximate distance your vehicle can travel before running out offuel.
•Dual Fuel Tanks - Shows the distance to empty for the front and rear tanks.
•DEF Gauge - Shows DEF gauge graphic.
•DEF Status - Shows DEF status on demand screen.
•Exhaust Filter - Shows exhaust filter on demand screen.
•Tire Pressure - Shows the tire pressure in psi.
•Digital Speedometer - Shows a digital display of your vehicle speed.
•Engine Information - Shows engine hours, engine idle hours and oil temperature.
•Transmission Temperature - Shows the transmission temperature value.
Trip/Fuel
Trip 1
Trip 2
Fuel Economy
Fuel History
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Information Displays

Settings
Auto Regen
Blind Spot
Cross Traffic Alert
Select Your SettingDTE Calcula-tion
Rear Park Aid
Trailer Blind Spot
Auto Engine OffVehicleAdvancedSettingsEasy Entry/Exit
Select Your SettingAutolampDelayLighting
Daytime Lights
AutolockLocks
Autounlock
Select Your SettingRemoteUnlock
ClimateControlRemote Start
Seats
Duration
System
Follow onscreen directions to confirm ormodify your settings.Oil Life Reset
Select Your SettingAlarm
Ask on Exit
Remote OpenWindows
Remote Close
Courtesy WipeWiperControls
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