FORD F650/750 2021 Owners Manual

Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) area
Verify the tanks and caps are secure and that there are no
leaks from the tanks.
DEF tanks
Inspect for leaks from the tanks.
Leaks Underbody
Verify that the driveshaft is not bent or cracked and that all
driveshaft couplings are secure.
Driveshaft
Verify that the visible outside parts are securely mounted and
that there are no cracks, holes or severe dents.
Exhaust system
Inspect for cracks or bends in longitudinal frame members.
Verify there are no loose, cracked, bent, broken or missing
crossmembers or crossmember fasteners.
Frame Rear of vehicle
Verify there are no cuts, cracks, chafing or wear on the air
hoses and electrical line insulation. Listen for audible air leaks.
Air hoses and electrical
lines
Verify air and electrical lines are not tangled, crimped or
pinched or being dragged against any truck parts. None of
the air or electrical line should be spliced or taped.
Inspect for corrosion on pins and in electrical sockets to verify
continuity and reduced heat build-up potential.
Verify the deck plate is clean, bolted securely to the frame
and is clear of loose objects.
Deck plate
Verify that both brake lights illuminate when the pedal is
applied, each signal flashes and that the four-way flashers
work properly.
Turns signals, brake
lights and flashers
Verify all exterior lights illuminate and are clean.
Lights and reflectors
Verify reflectors are clean, unbroken and of proper color (red
on rear, amber elsewhere).
Verify running lights are clean and unbroken.
Note: Inspect rear running lights separately from signal,
flasher and brake lights.
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Tractor-coupling system
Inspect for loose or missing mounting brackets, clamps, bolts
or nuts. Verify solid attachment of both fifth wheel and the
slide mounting.
Mounting bolts
Inspect for cracks or breaks in the platform structure.
Platform
Verify engagement of the safety latch.
Safety latch
Verify the safety latch is in the engaged position, and that
any safety latch is in place.
Release arm
Verify the kingpin is not bent or worn, the apron lies flat on
the fifth-wheel skid plate and that the visible part of the apron
is not bent, worn, cracked or broken.
Kingpin and apron Rear suspension
Inspect for missing, broken or shifted leaves, or leaves that
may be in contact with (or nearly contacting) a tire, rim, brake
drum, frame or body component.
Springs (if equipped)
Inspect for any cracked or broken spring hangers; broken
missing or loose bolts; missing or damaged bushings; broken,
loose or missing axle mounting parts.
Spring mounts (if
equipped)
Verify torsion arm is not cracked, broken or missing.
Torsion arm and shock
absorbers
Inspect the shock absorber for cracks or leaks. There should
be no missing or broken mounting bolts or worn bushings.
Inspect for missing, broken or leaking components.
Air suspension (if
equipped) Inspect for any cracked, broken or loose bolts; missing or
damaged bushings; broken, loose or missing axle mounting
parts.
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Rear brakes
Inspect for cracked, worn or frayed hoses, and that all coup-
lings are secure.
Hoses
Verify that there are no cracks or dents, and that the cham-
bers are securely mounted.
Brake chambers
Inspect for broken, loose or missing parts.
Slack adjusters
Note: The angle between the push rod and adjuster arm
should be approximately 90 degrees when the brakes are
applied. When pulled by hand, the push rod should not move
more than approximately
1 in (2.5 cm).
Verify that there are no cracks, dents, holes, and no loose or
missing bolts and that the brake linings are not worn,
dangerously thin or contaminated by lubricant.
Drums Rear wheels
Check for even separation of dual wheels, and that the tires
are not touching each other.
Spacers
Inspect for damaged or bent rims. They should not have
welding repairs, and there should be no rust trails, which
indicate it is loose on the wheel.
Rims
Verify all lug nuts are present and not loose (look for rust
trails around the lug nuts). There should be no cracks radiating
from the lug bolt holes or distortion of the bolt holes.
Lug nuts
Trailer
If you are pulling a trailer, perform an
inspection of the trailer similar to that of
the tractor. The inspection should follow
trailer manufacturer recommendations
and should include at a minimum: general
condition, landing gear, doors, sides, lights,
reflectors, suspension, brakes, tires,
wheels, cargo placement, stability and
tie-downs. Transmission WARNING:
If the unit starts in gear
and/or the neutral start switch is not
functioning correctly, the vehicle may
inadvertently move which could result
in property damage, personal injury or
death.
Regularly inspect the transmission's
neutral start switch. The engine should
only start in neutral (N) or park (P) (if
equipped with a park position).
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Inspect the transmission fluid level and
shift linkage for proper operation.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
WARNING: Making modifications
to various parts, components and
systems of the vehicle, such as brake and
steering systems, can adversely affect
the quality, reliability and operation of
your vehicle and could result in property
damage, personal injury or death. Such
modifications must be avoided. WARNING:
Failure to properly
perform maintenance and servicing
procedures could result in vehicle
damage, personal injury or death. WARNING:
Take care when
performing any maintenance, system
check or service on your vehicle. Some
of the materials may also be hazardous
if used, serviced or handled improperly
and could result in property damage,
personal injury or death.
If the owner or operator of the vehicle is a
skilled technician and intends on
performing the vehicle maintenance and
service, he is strongly urged to purchase a
service manual.
Always use care when performing vehicle
maintenance, repairs or system checks.
Improper or incomplete service could result
in your vehicle not working properly which
may result in personal injury or damage to
your vehicle or equipment. It is the
operator ’s responsibility to see that your
vehicle receives proper care and
maintenance. If you have any questions
about performing service, have the service
done by a qualified technician.
To help you service your vehicle, we
provide scheduled maintenance
information which makes tracking routine
service easy. See
Scheduled
Maintenance (page 319). If your vehicle requires professional service,
an authorized dealer can provide the
necessary parts and service. Check your
warranty information to find out which
parts and services are covered.
Use only recommended fuels, lubricants,
fluids and service parts conforming to
specifications. Motorcraft® parts are
designed and built to provide the best
performance in your vehicle.
Servicing Guidelines
WARNING: The use of inferior parts
can adversely affect the quality and
reliability of your vehicle and could result
in property damage, personal injury or
death.
When servicing your vehicle:
• Always wear safety glasses for eye
protection.
• Always set the parking brake or chock
the wheels.
• Always use support stands, not a jack,
when working under a raised vehicle.
• Always turn off the ignition unless a
procedure requires the engine to be
running.
• Always avoid contact with hot metal
parts. Allow the components to cool
before working with, or around, them.
• Always operate the engine in a
well-ventilated area.
• Do not wear loose-fitting clothing,
hanging jewelry, watches or rings.
• Do not smoke.
• Do not work on the brakes or the clutch
unless you take the proper precautions
to avoid inhaling friction material dust.
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Quality service parts are available through
an authorized dealer. If dealer parts are not
used, make sure the replacement parts are
of equivalent quality.
Working with the Engine Off
1. Set the parking brake and shift to
neutral (N) or park (P).
2. Switch off the engine.
3. Block the wheels.
Working with the Engine On WARNING: To reduce the risk of
vehicle damage and/or personal burn
injuries, do not start your engine with the
air cleaner removed and do not remove
it while the engine is running.
1. Set the parking brake and shift to neutral (N) or park (P).
2. Block the wheels
Supporting Your Vehicle for
Service WARNING:
Do not use a jack when
working under a vehicle. It may give way,
causing the vehicle to fall and result in
property damage, personal injury or
death. Always use floor stands to
support the vehicle.
Prepare your vehicle for service repairs by
doing the following:
1. Park your vehicle on a level, concrete floor.
2. Set the parking brake and block the wheels to prevent your vehicle from
moving.
3. Select a jack with a rated capacity sufficient to lift and hold up your
vehicle. 4.
Raise your vehicle with the jack applied
to the axle(s). Do not use the bumper
as a lifting point.
5. Support your vehicle with floor stands under the axle(s). When servicing the
axle or the suspension, support your
vehicle with floor stands under the
frame side-members, preferably
between the axles.
OPENING AND CLOSING THE
HOOD WARNING:
Before opening the
hood, fully apply the parking brake, shift
into park (P) or neutral (N) and switch
the ignition off. WARNING:
Do not stand under the
hood when you raise or lower it. Failure
to follow this warning could result in
serious personal injury or death. WARNING: If the engine is running
while the hood is open, stay clear of
moving engine components. Failure to
follow this warning could result in serious
personal injury or death.
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Opening the Hood
1. Lift and release the hood latches on
both sides of your vehicle. 2. Fully disengage the hood latches on
both sides of your vehicle. 3.
Tilt the hood fully forward until held by
the gas struts.
Note: Open the hood from the front of the
grille.
Closing the Hood
1. Push the hood rearward above the grille until fully closed.
2. Engage the hood latches on both sides
of your vehicle.
3. Fully close the hood latches on both sides of your vehicle.
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UNDER HOOD OVERVIEW - 6.7L DIESEL
Engine compartment fuse box. See Fuses (page 193).
A
Windshield washer fluid reservoir. See
Washer Fluid Check (page 242).
B
Automatic transmission fluid dipstick. See
Automatic Transmission Fluid
Check (page 236).
C
Secondary Cooling System Reservoir. See Engine Coolant Check (page 231).
D
Engine coolant reservoir.
See Engine Coolant Check (page 231).
E
Secondary fuel filter. See
Draining the Fuel Filter Water Trap (page 225).
F
Engine oil separator. See Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter (page 219).
G
Engine oil filler cap.
See Engine Oil Check (page 218).
H
Brake fluid reservoir.
See Brake Fluid Check (page 237).
I
Power steering fluid reservoir. See
Power Steering Fluid Check (page 238).
J
Air brake compressor. See
Brake System Inspection (page 248).
K
Engine oil dipstick.
See Engine Oil Dipstick (page 217).
L
Air cleaner assembly. See Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter (page 219).
M
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UNDER HOOD OVERVIEW - 7.3L
Engine compartment fuse box. See Fuses (page 193).
A
Windshield washer fluid reservoir. See
Washer Fluid Check (page 242).
B
Automatic transmission fluid dipstick. See
Automatic Transmission Fluid
Check (page 236).
C
Engine coolant reservoir. See
Engine Coolant Check (page 226).
D
Engine oil dipstick. See
Engine Oil Dipstick (page 217).
E
Engine oil filler cap. See
Engine Oil Check (page 217).
F
Brake fluid reservoir. See
Brake Fluid Check (page 237).
G
Power steering fluid reservoir. See
Power Steering Fluid Check (page 238).
H
Air cleaner assembly. See
Changing the Engine Air Filter (page 223).
I
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ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK - 7.3L
Minimum.
A
Nominal.
B
Maximum.
C
ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK - 6.7L
DIESEL Minimum.
A
Maximum.
B
ENGINE OIL CHECK - 7.3L
To check the engine oil level consistently
and accurately, do the following:
1. Make sure the parking brake is on. Make
sure the transmission is in park (P) or
neutral (N). 2. Run the engine until it reaches normal
operating temperature.
3. Make sure that your vehicle is on level ground.
4. Switch the engine off and wait 15 minutes for the oil to drain into the oil
pan. Checking the engine oil level too
soon after you switch the engine off
may result in an inaccurate reading.
5. Open the hood. See Maintenance
(page 212).
6. Remove the dipstick and wipe it with a clean, lint-free cloth. See
Maintenance
(page 212).
7. Replace the dipstick and remove it again to check the oil level. See
Maintenance
(page 212).
8. Make sure that the oil level is between
the maximum and minimum marks. If
the oil level is at the minimum mark,
add oil immediately. See
Capacities
and Specifications (page 281).
9. If the oil level is correct, replace the dipstick and make sure it is fully seated.
Note: Do not remove the dipstick when the
engine is running.
Note: If the oil level is between the
maximum and minimum marks, the oil level
is acceptable. Do not add oil.
Note: The oil consumption of new engines
reaches its normal level after approximately
3,000 mi (5,000 km)
.
Adding Engine Oil WARNING: Do not remove the filler
cap when the engine is running.
Do not use supplemental engine oil
additives because they are unnecessary
and could lead to engine damage that may
not be covered by the vehicle Warranty.
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