display FORD F650/750 2024 Owner's Guide

Power Steering
ActionMessage
The power steering system requires service.Have the system checked as soon aspossible.
Steering Fault Service Now
The power steering system is not working.Stop your vehicle in a safe place. Have thesystem checked as soon as possible.
Steering Loss Stop Safely
The power steering system, passive entryor passive entry start system requiresservice. Have the system checked as soonas possible.
Steering Assist Fault Service Required
The steering lock system requires service.Have the system checked as soon aspossible.
Steering Lock Malfunction Service Now
Pre-Collision Assist
ActionMessage
The system requires service. Have thesystem checked as soon as possible.Pre-Collision Assist Not Available
You have a blocked sensor due toinclement weather, ice, mud or water infront of the radar sensor. You can typicallyclean the sensor to resolve. If the messagecontinues to appear, have the systemchecked as soon as possible.
Pre-Collision Assist Not Available SensorBlocked
Traction Control
ActionMessage
The status of the traction control systemafter you switched it on. See Using Trac-tion Control (page 151).
Traction Control On
The status of the traction control systemafter you switched it off. See Using Trac-tion Control (page 151).
Traction Control Off
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Transmission
ActionMessage
You switched the engine off and the shiftselector is in any position other than park(P).
Shift to Park
Displays when the brake pedal needs to bepressed.Press Brake Pedal
The transmission is overheating and needsto cool. Stop in a safe place as soon aspossible.
Transmission Over Temperature StopSafely
Have the system checked as soon aspossible.Transmission Service Required
The transmission is overheating and needsto cool. Stop in a safe place as soon aspossible.
Transmission Too Hot Press Brake
The transmission has limited functionality.Have the system checked as soon aspossible.
Transmission Limited Function See Manual
A reminder to shift into park (P). In addi-tion, this message is typical after recon-necting or recharging the battery until youcycle the ignition to the on mode. SeeChanging the 12V Battery (page 246).
Transmission Not in Park
Have the system checked as soon aspossible.Transmission Fault Service Now
Displays when the transmission hasadjusted the shift strategy.Transmission Adjusted
Displays when the transmission is adjustingthe shift strategy.Transmission AdaptMode
Transmission is too cold. Wait for it to warmup before you drive.Transmission Warming Up Please Wait
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ActionMessage
Displays when the transmission shift leveris locked and unable to select gears.Transmission IndicatMode Lockup On
Displays when the transmission shift leveris unlocked and free to select gears.Transmission IndicatMode Lockup Off
The transmission is overheating and needsto cool. Stop in a safe place as soon aspossible.
Transmission Overheating Stop Safely
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Cold Weather Starting
WARNING: Do not use startingfluid, for example ether, in the air intakesystem. Such fluid could causeimmediate explosive damage to theengine and possible personal injury.
WARNING: Do not mix diesel withgasoline, gasohol or alcohol. This couldcause an explosion.
We recommend using the engine blockheater for starting when the ambienttemperature is at or below -9°F (-23°C).See Engine Block Heater (page 105).
When operating in cold weather, you canuse Motorcraft® cetane improvers ornon-alcohol-based cetane improvers froma reputable manufacturer as needed.
Do not crank the engine for more than 10seconds as starter damage may occur. Ifthe engine fails to start, turn the key to theoff position and wait 30 seconds beforetrying again.
Your vehicle may come with a coldweather starting strategy that preventssevere engine damage by assisting inengine lubrication warm-up. In extremelycold ambient temperatures, this strategyactivates and prevents the acceleratorpedal use for 30 seconds after startingyour vehicle. A message appears in theinformation display as your vehicle warmsup. By not allowing the accelerator pedaluse, the engine oil can properly lubricatethe bearings preventing engine damagedue to lack of proper lubrication. After the30 second warm-up period, theaccelerator pedal is operational again anda message appears informing you that yourvehicle is ready to drive.
When starting the engine in extremely coldtemperatures, for example -15°F (-26°C),we recommend you allow the engine toidle for several minutes before driving yourvehicle.
Illuminates when you switch theignition on as part of thepre-starting system.
1.Turn the key to the on position withoutturning the key to the start position. Donot start the engine until the wait tostart indicator turns off.
2.When the wait to start indicator turnsoff, turn the key to the start positionand release the key as soon as theengine starts. Once the engine starts,the glow plugs may remain on for aperiod. If you attempt to start theengine before the glow plug activationtime ends, but it fails to start, reset theglow plugs by turning the key to the offposition.
3.Once the engine starts, allow it to idlefor about 15 seconds. This is to protectthe engine. Do not increase enginespeed until the oil pressure gaugeindicates normal pressure.
SWITCHING OFF THE ENGINE
Allow the engine to idle for three to fiveminutes before shutting it down. The largerthe engine, the greater the need is for thisidling period.
Note:Try to limit engine idle to 10 minutes.Excessive idling reduces fuel economy.
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ENGINE IDLE SHUTDOWN (IF
EQUIPPED)
WARNING: In the event of engineshutdown, make sure your vehicle issafely off the road and the problem isresolved before returning to the road.Failure to do so may result in a crash,serious injury or death.
This feature automatically shuts down theengine when it has been idling in park (P)or neutral (N) for an extended period,depending on the setting.
When the engine idle shutdown processhas started:
•A chime sounds and a messageappears in the information displayshowing a timer counting down from30 seconds.
•You can reset the timer by pressing thebrake pedal, accelerator pedal, or byshifting into another gear.
•If you do not intervene within 30seconds, the engine shuts down and amessage appears in the informationdisplay alerting you that the engine hasshut down.
•Shortly after the engine has shut down,the electrical system simulates a keyoff and even though the ignition is stillon, the electrical system simulates anormal accessory delay period beforeshutting down.
•You must switch the ignition off toreset the system before restarting yourvehicle.
The engine idle shutdown timer does notstart if:
•The engine is operating in batterycharge protect or power take-off mode.
•The exhaust emission control device isregenerating.
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (IF
EQUIPPED)
WARNING: Failure to follow engineblock heater instructions could result inproperty damage or serious personalinjury.
WARNING: Do not use your heaterwith ungrounded electrical systems ortwo-pronged adapters. There is a risk ofelectrical shock.
WARNING: Do not fully close thehood, or allow it to drop under its ownweight when using the engine blockheater. This could damage the powercable and may cause an electrical shortresulting in fire, injury and propertydamage.
Note:The heater is most effective whenoutdoor temperatures are below 0°F(-18°C).
The heater acts as a starting aid bywarming the engine coolant. This allowsthe climate control system to respondquickly. The equipment includes a heaterelement (installed in the engine block) anda wire harness. You can connect thesystem to a grounded 120-volt ACelectrical source.
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personal injury or sickness may result.If you splash fuel on your skin, promptlywash your skin thoroughly with soapand water. Consult a physicianimmediately if you experience anadverse reaction.
Low Fuel Pressure (If Equipped)
Diesel engine vehicles have a low fuelpressure detection system.
The following are possible causes for a lowfuel pressure warning message to appearin the information display:
•Cold start or during cold operationbelow 32°F (0°C). If the low fuelpressure message appears during acold start or up to 10 minutes after theinitial cold start, monitor theinformation display. If the low fuelpressure message disappears and doesnot re-appear after the engine has fullywarmed up, waxed or gelled fuel iswhat most likely caused the message.Do not use alcohol based additives tocorrect fuel gelling. This may result indamage to the fuel injectors andsystems. Use an anti-gel additive. SeeFuel Quality (page 108).
Note:The vehicle Warranty may be void ifyou use additives that do not meet orexceed Ford specifications. If the low fuelpressure message persistently appears afterre-fueling and then disappears when theengine has fully warmed up, consider usingdifferent fuel sources.
•Low fuel operation: If the low fuelpressure message appears when yourvehicle is warm and during low fueltank level operation (near empty),refuel your vehicle. If the messagereappears after fueling, see below. Ifthe message does not come back, thelow fuel pressure condition was due tolow fuel levels in the fuel tank.
•Normal operation: If the low fuelpressure message appears duringnormal operation when the engine isfully warm, and fuel level is not low,you must change the fuel filtersregardless of the maintenanceschedule interval.
•If replacement of the fuel filter doesnot remedy the low fuel pressuremessage during normal operation asdefined above, take the vehicle to anauthorized dealer.
FUEL QUALITY - DIESEL
Fuel Requirements - Choosing TheRight Fuel: Vehicles OperatedWhere Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel FuelIs Required (UnitedStates/Canada/Puerto Rico/U.S.Virgin Islands And Other Locales)
You should use Ultra-Low Sulfur Dieselfuel (also known as ULSD) designated asnumber 1-D or 2-D with a maximum of15-ppm sulfur in your diesel vehicle. Youmay operate your vehicle on diesel fuelscontaining up to 20% biodiesel, alsoknown as B20. These fuels should meetthe ASTM D975 diesel or the ASTM D7467B6-B20 biodiesel industry specifications.Outside of North America, use fuelsmeeting EN590 or equivalent local marketstandard.
Note:The vehicle Warranty does not coverdamage caused by using an improper typeof fuel or fuel additive.
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Your vehicle may not pass the I/M test ifthe service engine soon indicator is on ornot working properly (bulb is burned out),or if the OBD-II system has determinedthat some of the emission control systemshave not been properly checked. In thiscase, the vehicle is not ready for I/Mtesting.
If the vehicle’s engine or transmission hasjust been serviced, or the battery hasrecently run down or been replaced, theOBD-II system may indicate that thevehicle is not ready for I/M testing. Todetermine if the vehicle is ready for I/Mtesting, turn the ignition key to the onposition for 15 seconds without crankingthe engine. If the service engine soonindicator blinks eight times, it means thatthe vehicle is not ready for I/M testing; ifthe service engine soon indicator stays onsolid, it means that your vehicle is readyfor I/M testing.
The OBD-II system checks the emissioncontrol system during normal driving. Acomplete check may take several days.
If the vehicle is not ready for I/M testing,you can perform the following driving cycleconsisting of mixed city and highwaydriving:
1.15 minutes of steady driving on anexpressway or highway followed by 20minutes of stop-and-go driving with atleast four 30-second idle periods.
2.Allow your vehicle to sit for at leasteight hours with the ignition off. Then,start the vehicle and complete theabove driving cycle. The vehicle mustwarm up to its normal operatingtemperature. Once started, do not turnoff the vehicle until the above drivingcycle is complete.
If the vehicle is still not ready for I/Mtesting, you need to repeat the abovedriving cycle.
SELECTIVE CATALYTIC
REDUCTANT SYSTEM - DIESEL
Your vehicle may have a selective catalyticreduction system. This system helpsreduce emission levels of oxides ofnitrogen from the exhaust system. Thesystem automatically injects dieselexhaust fluid into the exhaust system toenable correct selective catalytic reductionsystem function.
Note:Selective catalytic reduction systemsare not fitted to vehicles in markets whereonly high-sulfur diesel fuel is available.
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Level
In order for the system to operate correctlyyou must maintain the diesel exhaust fluidlevel.
The system has a sensor to monitor fluidlevel and quality/concentration. A warningmessage appears in the informationdisplay when the diesel exhaust fluid levelis low. If a warning message appears, refillthe diesel exhaust fluid tank as soon aspossible. See Information Messages(page 75).
Filling the Diesel Exhaust FluidTank
WARNING: Keep diesel exhaustfluid out of reach of children. Avoidcontact with skin, eyes or clothing. Incase of contact with your eyes, flushimmediately with water and get promptmedical attention. In case of contactwith your skin, clean immediately withsoap and water. If you swallow anydiesel exhaust fluid, drink plenty ofwater, call a physician immediately.
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1.Remove the diesel exhaust fluidcontainer cap. Place the spout onto thecontainer and tighten until you feel astrong resistance.
2.Remove the diesel exhaust fluid tankfiller cap.
3.Insert the spout into the filler neck untilthe seal on the spout seats onto thefiller neck. Pour the fluid into the tank.When the tank is full the fluid stops. Incase of direct fill tank, the spout doesnot seal against the fill tank interfaceand does not stop the flowingautomatically.
4.Return the container to the verticalposition slightly below the dieselexhaust fluid filler neck. Allow any fluidremaining in the spout to drain backinto the container.
5.Remove the spout from the dieselexhaust fluid filler neck. Replace thediesel exhaust fluid tank cap.
6.Remove the spout from the dieselexhaust fluid container and replace thecap.
Note:If there is diesel exhaust fluid left inthe container retain it for later use. Thespout is reusable. Wash the spout withclean water prior to storage. Do not use thediesel exhaust fluid spout with any otherfluid.
Filling the Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank inCold Climates
Diesel exhaust fluid freezes if the ambienttemperature is below 12°F (-11°C). Yourvehicle has a preheating system whichallows diesel exhaust fluid to operatebelow 12°F (-11°C). If you do not use yourvehicle for an extended period when theambient temperature is below 12°F (-11°C),the fluid in the tank freezes. If the tank isoverfilled and the fluid freezes it maydamage the tank. This is not covered bythe vehicle warranty.
Note: If the diesel exhaust fluid tank isfrozen, it may not recognize when the tankis refilled. The diesel exhaust fluid levelupdates once the tank thaws out.
Diesel Exhaust Fluid WarningMessages and Vehicle Operations
WARNING: Diesel exhaust fluidmust be refilled when low or replacedwhen contaminated or your vehiclespeed becomes limited to 50 mph(80 km/h). In these conditions, drive withcaution and refill diesel exhaust fluidimmediately. If the diesel exhaust fluidbecomes empty or contaminated andfluid is not replaced, your vehiclebecomes limited to engine idle only oncestopped. In these conditions, be cautiouswhere you stop your vehicle because youmay not be able to drive long distancesor maintain highway speeds until yourefill or replace the diesel exhaust fluid.
Note:Drain and replace diluted dieselexhaust fluid.
WARNING: Tampering with ordisabling the selective catalyticreduction system results in severevehicle performance limitation includingeventual speed limiting to 5 mph(8 km/h).
A systems check displays messagesindicating the amount of diesel exhaustfluid available or displays a warningmessage indicating the approximatedistance remaining as the fluid in the dieselexhaust fluid tank nears empty. SeeInformation Messages (page 75).
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As the diesel exhaust fluid levelnears empty, the warningsymbol displays and a series oftones and messages starting at 500 mi(800 km) remaining before diesel exhaustfluid is depleted. The warning symbol andmessages continue until you refill thediesel exhaust fluid tank.
Continued driving without refilling resultsin the following actions as required by theCalifornia Air Resources Board (CARB) andthe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency(EPA):
•Within a preset distance to empty,speed is limited upon vehicle restart.Prior to this occurring a messageappears in the information display.
•Further vehicle operation withoutrefilling the diesel exhaust fluid tankcauses the engine to enter an idle-onlycondition. This only occurs upon vehiclerefueling or at an extended idle. Amessage indicates the required actionsto resume normal operation. It isrequired to add a minimum of 1.0 gal(3.8 L) of diesel exhaust fluid to thetank to exit the idle-only condition, butyour vehicle is still in the speed-limitingmode until you refill the tankcompletely.
Note:For either vehicle speed limiting oridle-only condition, normal vehicle operationresumes when you refill the diesel exhaustfluid tank.
Note:When filling the diesel exhaust fluidtank from empty, there may be a short delaybefore detecting the increased level of fluid.The increased level detection must occurbefore your vehicle returns to full power.
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Guidelinesand Information
•Use only diesel exhaust fluid thatcarries the American PetroleumInstitute (API) certified diesel exhaustfluid trademark or ISO 22241.
•Do not put diesel exhaust fluid in thediesel fuel tank. If this happens, do notswitch the ignition on. Drain the fueltank as soon as possible.
•Do not overfill the diesel exhaust fluidtank.
•Diesel exhaust fluid is corrosive.
•Do not reuse the diesel exhaust fluidcontainer once it is emptied.
•Avoid spilling diesel exhaust fluid onpainted surfaces, carpeting or plasticcomponents. Immediately wipe awayany diesel exhaust fluid that has spilledwith a damp cloth and water. If it hasalready crystallized, use warm waterand a sponge.
•Store diesel exhaust fluid out of directsunlight and in temperatures between23°F (-5°C) and 68°F (20°C).
•Diesel exhaust fluid freezes below 12°F(-11°C).
•Do not store the diesel exhaust fluidbottle in your vehicle. If it leaks it coulddamage interior components or releasean ammonia odor inside your vehicle.
•Diesel exhaust fluid is anon-flammable, non-toxic, colorlessand water-soluble liquid.
•The system has a diesel exhaust fluidquality sensor. Dilution of dieselexhaust fluid or use of any other liquidin the selective catalytic reductionsystem leads to a diesel exhaust fluidsystem fault, eventually leading to thevehicle only operating in idle-onlymode.
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•Do not dilute diesel exhaust fluid withwater or any other liquid.
•An ammonia odor may be smelledwhen the cap is removed or duringrefill. Refill diesel exhaust fluid in a wellventilated area.
Typical Diesel Exhaust Fluid UsageWhen Using the Power Take Off (PTO)
Continuous PTO use—Minimal PTO use
0–7,800 mi (0–12,550 km)
Contaminated Diesel ExhaustFluid or Inoperative SelectiveCatalytic Reduction System
Selective catalytic reduction systems aresensitive to contamination of the dieselexhaust fluid. Maintaining the purity of thefluid is important to avoid systemmalfunctions. Do not add fuel or anyadditive to the diesel exhaust fluid tank. Ifyou remove or drain the diesel exhaust fluidtank, do not use the same fluid to refill thetank. The system has a sensor to monitorfluid quality.
A warning lamp illuminates anda message appears in theinformation display if the systembecomes contaminated or inoperative.
Continued driving without replacing dieselexhaust fluid or having the selectivecatalytic reduction system repaired resultsin the following actions as required by theCalifornia Air Resources Board (CARB) andU.S. Environmental Protection Agency(EPA):
•Within a preset distance to empty,speed is limited upon vehicle restart.Prior to this occurring a messageappears in the information display.
•Further vehicle operation withoutreplacing contaminated diesel exhaustfluid causes the engine to enter anidle-only condition. This only occursupon vehicle refueling, vehicle idling inpark for 1 hour, or engine shutdown for10 minutes or more and is indicated bya message in the information displayindicating the required actions toresume normal operation.
Note:For vehicle speed limiting or idle-onlycondition, normal vehicle operation resumeswhen you repair the contaminated system.To service a contaminated or inoperativesystem, see an authorized dealer.
DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER
Your vehicle has a diesel particulate filter.The diesel particulate filter is an inline filterin the exhaust system that reduces carbonemissions by trapping exhaust particlesbefore they reach the tailpipe. The dieselparticulate filter looks similar to atraditional exhaust catalyst, except larger,and is part of the exhaust system underyour vehicle. The filter couples to a dieseloxidation catalyst that reduces the amountof harmful exhaust emitted from thetailpipe. As soot gathers in the system, itbegins to restrict the filter. Periodically, youneed to clean the soot that gathers insidethe filter. You can clean the soot in twodifferent ways, passive regeneration andactive regeneration. Both methods occur
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