tailgate FORD F450 SUPER DUTY 2020 Owner's Manual

Protected Component
Fuse
Rating
Fuse
Number
Trailer tow battery charge.
30 A
26
Rear heated seats.
20 A
27
Glow plug (diesel).
25 A
28
Not used (gas).
—
Electric power assisted steering motor.
40 A
29
Heated wiper park.
10 A
30
Power point 5.
20 A
31
Four-wheel drive module.
25 A
32
Alternator sense line 2.
10 A
33
Electric cooling fan (gas).
50 A
34
Supplemental air heater (diesel).
Power point 2.
20 A
35
Power point 1.
20 A
36
Anti-lock brake system pump.
60 A
37
Inverter.
60 A
38
Four-wheel drive module.
25 A
39
Starter motor solenoid.
30 A
40
Tailgate release solenoid.
10 A
41
Blower motor.
40 A
42
Trailer tow backup lamps.
10 A
43
Trailer tow lighting module.
40 A
44
Anti-lock brake system valve.
30 A
45
Compressed natural gas module power.
30 A
46
Supplemental air heater (diesel).
50 A
47
Not used (gas).
—
Supplemental air heater (diesel).
50 A
48
Not used (gas).
—
336
Super Duty (TFE) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 201909, Second-Printing Fuses

1.
Switch all of the lamps and the ignition
off.
2. Disconnect the electrical connector.
3. Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise
and remove it.
Note: You cannot separate the bulb from
the bulb holder.
Note: Handle a halogen headlamp bulb
carefully and keep out of children ’s reach.
Grasp the bulb only by its plastic base and
do not touch the glass. The oil from your
hand could cause the bulb to break the next
time the headlamps are operated.
Fog Lamp Bulbs (If Equipped) 1.
Switch all of the lamps and the ignition
off.
2. To access the bulb, reach behind the bumper.
3. Disconnect the electrical connector.
4. Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise
and remove it.
Note: You cannot separate the bulb from
the bulb holder.
Note: Handle a halogen bulb carefully and
keep out of children ’s reach. Grasp the bulb
only by its plastic base and do not touch the
glass. The oil from your hand could cause
the bulb to break the next time the fog
lamps are operated.
Rear Lamps, Brake Lamps, Rear
Direction Indicator and Reversing
Lamp Bulbs
Pickup Models - Vehicles without Blind
Spot Information System 1.
Switch all of the lamps and the ignition
off.
2. Open the tailgate to expose the lamp assemblies.
378
Super Duty (TFE) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 201909, Second-Printing MaintenanceE224991 E163826 E223775
5

3. Remove the bolts from the tail lamp
assembly and carefully pull the lamp
assembly from the tailgate pillar by
releasing the two retaining tabs.
4. Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise
and remove it.
5. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out.
Pickup Models - Vehicles with Blind
Spot Information System 1.
Switch all of the lamps and the ignition
off.
2. Open the tailgate to expose the lamp assemblies.
3. Remove the bolts from the tail lamp assembly and carefully pull the lamp
assembly from the tailgate pillar by
releasing the two retaining tabs.
4. Remove the screws from the blind spot
information system module cover.
5. Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise
and remove it.
6. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out. Chassis Cabs
1.
Switch all of the lamps and the ignition
off.
2. Remove the screws and the lamp lens from lamp assembly.
3. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out.
Cargo Lamp and Central High
Mounted Brake Lamp Bulbs
1. Switch all of the lamps and the ignition
off.
2. Remove the screws and carefully pull the lamp assembly from the vehicle to
expose the bulb sockets. 3.
Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise
and remove it.
379
Super Duty (TFE) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 201909, Second-Printing MaintenanceE224204
4
65 E163828 E187290

4. You can find the jack on the floor
behind the rear-most seat on the
passenger side. Turn the retainers
counterclockwise to remove the jack. 5. You can find the tool kit on the floor
under the driver seat for regular cab or
under the rear seat on the driver side.
Turn the retainers counterclockwise to
remove the tool kit. 6.
Use the ignition key to open the lock at
the rear bumper. 7. One or more handle extensions are
used to operate the spare tire carrier.
To assemble, align the button with the
hole and slide the parts together. To
disconnect, press the button and pull
apart. 8. The lug wrench is used to turn the
handle extensions and the jack handle;
slide the square end of the handle
extension into the square hold of the
lug wrench until it clicks in place. 9. Fully insert the jack handle, with one
extension, through the bumper hole
and into the guide tube. Additional
extensions will be needed if the tailgate
is in the lowered position and cannot
be raised. Turn the handle
counterclockwise and lower the spare
tire until you can slide the tire rearward
425
Super Duty (TFE) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 201909, Second-Printing Wheels and TiresE175447 E309424 E309795 E308882 E162796

Accessing the Phone Features....................
480
Accessing the Settings Menu....................... 480
Accessing the Sound Settings..................... 480
Adjusting the Volume....................................... 481
Changing Radio Stations................................. 481
Listening to the Radio....................................... 481
Playing or Pausing Media................................ 481
Switching Radio Text On and Off.................481
Switching Repeat Mode On and Off...........481
Switching Shuffle Mode On and Off...........481
Switching the Audio Unit On and Off.........481
Switching the Display On and Off...............481
Using Seek, Fast Forward and Reverse............................................................. 482
Using the Display Control............................... 482
Using the Number Block................................. 482
Autolamps........................................................90 Windshield Wiper Activated
Headlamps........................................................ 90
Automatic Climate Control.......................143 Directing the Airflow.......................................... 143
Setting the Blower Motor Speed.................. 144
Setting the Temperature................................. 144
Switching Auto Mode On and Off................144
Switching Dual Zone Mode On and Off....................................................................... 144
Switching Maximum Air Conditioning On and Off.............................................................. 144
Switching Maximum Defrost On and Off....................................................................... 144
Switching Recirculated Air On and Off........................................................................\
145
Switching the Air Conditioning On and Off....................................................................... 144
Switching the Climate Control On and Off....................................................................... 144
Automatic High Beam Control.................95
Automatic High Beam Control Indicators.......................................................95
Automatic Transmission...........................207
Brake-Shift Interlock........................................ 209
For F350, F450, F550 and F600 Chassis Cab Vehicles................................................... 209
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck in Mud or Snow.................................................................... 211
Understanding the Shift Positions of Your Automatic Transmission............................ 207Understanding Your SelectShift
Automatic ™ Transmission....................... 208
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check
.............................................................370
Autowipers........................................................87
Auxiliary Power Points
................................167
400 Watt AC Power Point............................... 167
DC Power Point.................................................... 167
Locations............................................................... 168
Auxiliary Switches
........................................551
Upfitter Interface Module............................... 554
B
Battery See: Changing the 12V Battery...................... 373
Bed Extender....................................................73 Grocery mode........................................................ 75
Tailgate mode........................................................ 74
Bed Ramps.....................................................274 Installing the Ramp Holder............................ 276
Stowing the Bed Ramp.................................... 276
Using the Bed Ramp......................................... 275
Blind Spot Information System..............253 Blind Spot Information System with Trailer
Tow..................................................................... 255
Switching the System Off and On...............257
System Errors....................................................... 257
Using the System............................................... 254
BLIS See: Blind Spot Information System..........253
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood..........342
Booster Seats..................................................33 Types of Booster Seats...................................... 34
Brake Fluid Check.........................................371 Brake Fluid Service Interval............................ 372
Brakes...............................................................222 General Information.......................................... 222
Breaking-In......................................................315
Bulb Specification Chart
............................471
C
Canceling the Set Speed..........................230
Capacities and Specifications - 6.2L.................................................................441
Air Conditioning System.................................. 441
616
Super Duty (TFE) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 201909, Second-Printing Index

DRL
See: Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With:
Configurable Daytime Running
Lamps................................................................. 90
See: Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With: Daytime Running Lamps (DRL).................91
E
Economical Driving......................................312
Electromagnetic Compatibility..............585
Electronic Locking Differential
...............220
Activating the Electronic Locking
Differential...................................................... 220
Operating ELD With a Spare or Mismatched Tires..................................................................... 221
Electronic Tailgate...........................................71 With the Outside Control Button..................... 71
With the Remote Control................................... 71
Emission Law
.................................................194
Noise Emissions Warranty, Prohibited
Tampering Acts and Maintenance..........195
Tampering With a Noise Control System............................................................... 194
End User License Agreement.................588 VEHICLE SOFTWARE END USER LICENSE
AGREEMENT (EULA) ................................ 588
Engine Block Heater
....................................182
Using the Engine Block Heater...................... 183
Engine Coolant Check - 6.2L
...................358
Adding Coolant.................................................. 358
Engine Coolant Temperature Management................................................... 361
Fail-Safe Cooling............................................... 360
Recycled Coolant.............................................. 359
Severe Climates................................................. 359
Engine Coolant Check - 6.7L Diesel.............................................................362
Adding Coolant................................................... 362
Coolant Change................................................. 365
Engine and Secondary Cooling System Refill Procedure............................................. 364
Engine-driven Cooling Fan............................. 365
Recycled Coolant.............................................. 364
Severe Climates................................................. 365
Engine Coolant Check - 7.3L...................365 Adding Coolant.................................................. 366
Coolant Change................................................. 368Engine Coolant Temperature
Management.................................................. 369
Engine-driven Cooling Fan (Fan Clutch).............................................................. 368
Fail-Safe Cooling............................................... 368
Recycled Coolant............................................... 367
Severe Climates................................................. 368
Engine Emission Control...........................194
Engine Idle Shutdown.................................182
Engine Immobilizer See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 76
Engine Oil Check - 6.2L.............................346 Adding Engine Oil............................................... 347
Engine Oil Check - 6.7L Diesel.................347 Adding Engine Oil.............................................. 348
Engine lubrication for severe service operation ........................................................ 348
Engine Oil Check - 7.3L..............................348 Adding Engine Oil.............................................. 349
Engine Oil Dipstick - 6.2L.........................346
Engine Oil Dipstick - 6.7L Diesel............346
Engine Oil Dipstick - 7.3L..........................346
Engine Specifications - 6.2L....................433 Drivebelt Routing............................................... 433
Engine Specifications - 6.7L Diesel.......433 Drivebelt Routing............................................... 434
Engine Specifications - 7.3L....................434 Drivebelt Routing............................................... 435
Entertainment................................................513 AM/FM Radio....................................................... 514
Apps........................................................................\
522
Bluetooth Stereo or USB................................. 521
CD (If equipped)................................................ 520
HD Radio ™ Information (If
Available).......................................................... 517
SiriusXM® Satellite Radio (If Activated)......................................................... 515
Sources................................................................... 514
Supported Media Players, Formats and Metadata Information................................. 522
USB Ports.............................................................. 522
Environment.....................................................19
Essential Towing Checks.........................300 Before Towing a Trailer................................... 308
Dynamic Hitching Using the Rear View Camera System............................................. 301
Hitches................................................................... 302
Integrated Trailer Brake Controller..............305
620
Super Duty (TFE) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 201909, Second-Printing Index

Battery and Charging System.........................
127
Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert System..................................................... 127
Diesel Messages.................................................. 128
Doors and Locks................................................. 130
Driver Alert.............................................................. 131
Drivetrain................................................................. 131
Engine....................................................................... 131
Fuel........................................................................\
... 132
Keys and Remote Controls.............................. 132
Lane Keeping System........................................ 133
Maintenance......................................................... 133
MyKey...................................................................... 134
Off Road................................................................. 134
Park Aid.................................................................. 135
Park Brake.............................................................. 135
Power Steering.................................................... 136
Pre-Collision Assist............................................ 136
Remote Start........................................................ 137
Seats........................................................................\
137
Starting System .................................................. 137
Tailgate.................................................................... 137
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.................. 138
Trail Control.......................................................... 138
Trailer....................................................................... 139
Installing Child Restraints...........................24
Child Seats.............................................................. 24
Combining Seatbelt and LATCH Lower Anchors for Attaching Child
Restraints........................................................... 30
Front Seat Tether Strap Attachment (Regular Cab).................................................... 31
Rear Seat Tether Strap Attachment (Crew Cab and Super Cab)....................................... 32
Use of Inboard Lower Anchors from the Outboard Seating Positions (Center
Seating Use) .................................................... 29
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts (Except Front Center Position of Super Cab and Crew
Cab)...................................................................... 24
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts (Front Center Position of Super Cab and Crew
Cab)...................................................................... 26
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH)........................................... 28
Using Tether Straps............................................ 30
Instrument Cluster.......................................104
Instrument Lighting Dimmer.....................90 Instrument Panel
...........................................20
Interior Air Quality........................................149
Interior Lamps
.................................................92
Front Interior Lamp.............................................. 92
Rear Interior Lamps............................................. 93
Interior Mirror
...................................................101
Auto-Dimming Mirror......................................... 101
Manual Dimming Mirror.................................... 101
Introduction........................................................9
J
Jump Starting the Vehicle.........................322 Connecting the Jumper Cables.................... 322
Jump Starting...................................................... 323
Preparing Your Vehicle..................................... 322
Removing the Jumper Cables....................... 323
K
Keyless Entry...................................................69 SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRY
KEYPAD.............................................................. 69
Keyless Starting
.............................................175
Keys and Remote Controls.........................55
L
Lane Keeping System
................................250
Switching the System On and Off................251
System Display.................................................... 251
System Settings.................................................. 251
Troubleshooting................................................. 252
Lighting Control
..............................................89
Flashing the Headlamp High Beam.............90
Headlamp High Beam....................................... 89
Lighting..............................................................89 General Information........................................... 89
Limited Slip Differential............................220
Load Carrying
................................................270
Load Limit.......................................................270
Special Loading Instructions for Owners of
Pick-up Trucks and Utility-type
Vehicles............................................................. 274
Vehicle Loading - with and without a Trailer................................................................. 270
Locating the Cabin Air Filter.....................149
623
Super Duty (TFE) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 201909, Second-Printing Index

Remote Start..................................................147
Automatic Settings............................................ 148
Removing the Tailgate..................................72
Repairing Minor Paint Damage..............392
Replacement Parts Recommendation........................................16
Collision Repairs.................................................... 16
Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical Repairs................................................................. 16
Warranty on Replacement Parts.................... 16
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control.............................................................61
Replacing the Cabin Air Filter..................149
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)..............................................................332
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)..............................................................332
Resuming the Set Speed..........................242
Roadside Assistance..................................320
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting Roadside
Assistance........................................................ 321
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Getting Roadside Assistance................................... 320
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Using Roadside Assistance................................... 320
Roadside Emergencies..............................320
Running-In See: Breaking-In.................................................. 315
Running Out of Fuel....................................189
S
Safety Canopy ™
.............................................52
Safety Precautions......................................184
Satellite Radio
..............................................484
Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number
(ESN)................................................................ 485
Satellite Radio Reception Factors..............485
SiriusXM Satellite Radio Service.................485
Troubleshooting................................................ 486
Scheduled Maintenance Record
............575
Scheduled Maintenance...........................557
Seatbelt Extensions......................................44
Seatbelt Height Adjustment......................42
Seatbelt Reminder........................................43
Belt-Minder™........................................................ 43
Seatbelts...........................................................38 Principle of Operation........................................ 38Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator
Chime...............................................................42
Conditions of operation..................................... 42
Seats.................................................................150
Security..............................................................76
Selective Catalytic Reductant System - Diesel..............................................................197
Contaminated Diesel Exhaust Fluid or Inoperative Selective Catalytic Reduction
System............................................................... 201
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Guidelines and Information..................................................... 200
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Level............................... 197
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Warning Messages and Vehicle Operations............................... 199
Filling the Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank..........198
Settings...........................................................535 911 Assist............................................................... 535
Ambient Lighting............................................... 536
Audio...................................................................... 535
Automatic Updates.......................................... 535
Bluetooth.............................................................. 535
Charge Settings.................................................. 536
Clock....................................................................... 535
Display................................................................... 536
Driver Assist......................................................... 535
FordPass............................................................... 535
General.................................................................. 535
Message Center................................................. 536
Mobile Apps......................................................... 535
Multi Contour Seats.......................................... 536
Navigation............................................................ 536
Personal Profiles................................................ 536
Phone..................................................................... 535
Seats...................................................................... 536
Sound..................................................................... 535
Valet Mode........................................................... 536
Vehicle................................................................... 535
Voice Control....................................................... 536
Setting the Cruise Control Speed...........241 Changing the Set Speed.................................. 241
Setting the Trail Control Speed.............230
Side Airbags
......................................................51
Sitting in the Correct Position..................150
Sliding Windows............................................101 Power Sliding Back Window........................... 101
Snow Chains See: Using Snow Chains.................................. 413
626
Super Duty (TFE) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 201909, Second-Printing Index

Navigation............................................................
543
Personal Profiles................................................ 547
Phone...................................................................... 541
Resetting the System...................................... 549
USB and Bluetooth Audio.............................. 538
Voice Recognition.............................................. 537
Wi-Fi Connectivity............................................. 546
SYNC™ Applications and Services........................................................492
911 Assist............................................................... 492
SYNC Mobile Apps........................................... 494
SYNC™...........................................................488 General Information......................................... 488
SYNC™ Troubleshooting.........................496
T
Tailgate Lock.....................................................71
Tailgate Step.....................................................72
Closing the Step.................................................... 73
Opening the Step................................................. 73
Tailgate................................................................71
Technical Specifications See: Capacities and Specifications............433
Terrain Control
...............................................231
Principle of Operation....................................... 231
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only).......................329
Tire Care
..........................................................397
Glossary of Tire Terminology........................ 398
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading.............................................................. 397
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall........................................................... 399
Temperature A B C............................................ 398
Traction AA A B C............................................... 397
Treadwear............................................................. 397
Tire Pressure Monitoring System...........414 Trailer Tire Pressure Monitoring
System............................................................... 421
Vehicle Tire Pressure Monitoring System............................................................... 414
Tires See: Wheels and Tires..................................... 395
Towing a Trailer.............................................277 Load Placement................................................. 278
Towing Points
................................................325 Towing the Vehicle on Four
Wheels.........................................................309
Emergency Towing........................................... 309
Recreational Towing........................................ 309
Towing..............................................................277
Traction Control
...........................................226
Principle of Operation...................................... 226
Trail Control Indicators
..............................230
Trail Control...................................................230
Trailer Reversing Aids.................................279 Conventional Trailer Setup............................. 281
Fifth Wheel and Gooseneck Trailer Setup................................................................. 283
Positioning Your Vehicle and Trailer...........280
Pro Trailer Backup Assist With Trailer Reverse Guidance......................................... 279
Setting Up the System.................................... 280
Troubleshooting - Conventional Trailer................................................................. 287
Troubleshooting - Fifth Wheel and Gooseneck Trailer......................................... 292
Using Pro Trailer Backup Assist................... 284
Using Trailer Reverse Guidance................... 285
Trailer Sway Control...................................295
Transfer Case Fluid Check.........................371
Transmission Code Designation...........440
Transmission.................................................207
Transporting the Vehicle
...........................324
U
Under Hood Overview - 6.2L...................343
Under Hood Overview - 6.7L Diesel............................................................344
Under Hood Overview - 7.3L
....................345
Under Seat Storage.......................................171
Front Under Seat Storage Compartment -
Vehicles With Locking Storage.................. 172
Front Under Seat Storage Compartment - Vehicles Without Locking Storage............171
Rear Under Seat Storage.................................. 172
Universal Garage Door Opener
...............163
HomeLink Wireless Control System............163
USB Port
.........................................................487
Locating the USB Ports................................... 487
Using Adaptive Cruise Control................242 Automatic Cancellation.................................. 245
Blocked Sensor................................................... 247
628
Super Duty (TFE) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 201909, Second-Printing Index

VIN
See: Vehicle Identification Number............439
Voice Control...................................................84
W
Warning Lamps and Indicators
...............107
Adaptive Cruise Control................................... 107
Adaptive Steering............................................... 107
Anti-Lock Braking System............................... 107
Automatic High Beam...................................... 107
Battery.................................................................... 108
Blind Spot Monitor............................................ 108
Brake System Warning Lamp........................ 108
Check 4X4............................................................ 108
Check Fuel Cap................................................... 108
Cruise Control...................................................... 108
Diesel Engine Brake........................................... 108
Diesel Exhaust Fluid.......................................... 108
Direction Indicator............................................. 109
Door Ajar................................................................ 109
Electronic Locking Differential...................... 109
Engine Coolant Temperature........................ 109
Engine Oil.............................................................. 109
Fasten Seatbelt.................................................. 109
Four-Wheel Drive Indicators............................. 111
Front Airbag......................................................... 109
Front Fog Lamps................................................ 109
High Beam............................................................ 109
Hill Descent.......................................................... 109
Low Fuel Level..................................................... 109
Low Tire Pressure Warning............................. 109
Powertrain Malfunction/Reduced Power/Electronic Throttle Control..........110
Service Engine Soon........................................... 110
Stability Control................................................... 110
Stability Control Off........................................... 110
Tailgate Ajar........................................................... 110
Transmission Tow/Haul.................................... 110
Wait To Start......................................................... 110
Water In Fuel......................................................... 110
Warning Triangle
...........................................321
Washer Fluid Check....................................376
Washers See: Cleaning the Exterior.............................. 385
See: Wipers and Washers................................. 87
Waxing.............................................................387 What Is Automatic High Beam
Control............................................................95
What Is Cruise Control................................241
What Is the Cabin Air Filter.......................149
What is the Rear Occupant Alert System
............................................................161
What Is Trail Control...................................230
Wheel Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel........................ 422
Wheels and Tires.........................................395 General Information......................................... 395
Technical Specifications.................................. 431
Windows and Mirrors....................................97
Windshield Washers
.....................................88
Windshield Wipers.........................................87
Speed Dependent Wipers................................. 87
Wiper Blades See: Checking the Wiper Blades.................. 376
Wipers and Washers.....................................87
Wireless Accessory Charging
...................168
630
Super Duty (TFE) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 201909, Second-Printing Index