towing FORD SUPER DUTY 2014 3.G Service Manual

Off-road operation
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal
noise, wear, looseness or drag.
Rotate tires *
, inspect tires for wear and measure tread
depth.
Replace front wheel bearing grease and grease seals if
non-sealed bearings are used.
Every 30000 miles (48000
km)
Change rear axle fluid (F-450 and F-550 only).
Every 50000 miles (80000
km)
Change transfer case fluid (Four-wheel drive vehicles).
Every 60000 miles (96000
km)
* Vehicles with dual rear wheels should rotate the front wheels when specified; rear wheels
only if unusual wear is noted. Exclusive use of E85 (Flex fuel vehicles only)
If ran exclusively on E85, fill the fuel tank full with regular
unleaded fuel.
Every oil change interval
6.7L Diesel Engine
See the diesel supplement for special
operating condition information.
Exceptions
There are several exceptions to the Normal
Schedule:
Normal vehicle axle maintenance: Rear
axles and power take-off units with
synthetic fluid and light-duty trucks
equipped with Ford-design axles are
lubricated for life; do not check or change
fluid unless a leak is suspected, service is
required or the assembly has been
submerged in water. During long periods
of trailer towing with outside temperatures
above 70°F (21°C) and at wide-open
throttle for long periods above 45 mph (72
km/h), change non-synthetic rear axle fluid
every 3000 miles (4800 kilometers) or three months, whichever comes first. This
interval can be waived if the axle is filled
with 75W140 synthetic gear fluid meeting
Ford specification WSL-M2C192-A, part
number F1TZ-19580-B, or equivalent. Add
friction modifier XL-3 (EST-M2C118-A) or
equivalent for complete refill of
Traction-Lok rear axles. See Capacities
and Specifications (page 292).
Police, Taxi and Livery vehicle axle
maintenance: Change rear axle fluid every
100000 miles (160000 kilometers). Rear
axle fluid change may be waived if the axle
was filled with 75W140 synthetic gear fluid
meeting Ford specification
WSL-M2C192-A, part number
F1TZ-19580-B, or equivalent. Add four
ounces (118 milliliters) of additive friction
modifier XL-3 (EST-M2C118-A), or
equivalent, for complete refill of
Traction-Lok rear axles. Change the axle
fluid anytime the axle submerges in water.
435
Super Duty (TFA) Scheduled Maintenance

E
Economical Driving......................................198
Electronic Locking Differential................156 Activating the Electronic Locking
Differential....................................................... 156
Emission Control System...........................137 On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)................... 138
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing................................................... 139
End User License Agreement..................410 SYNC® End User License Agreement
(EULA).............................................................. 410
Engine Block Heater.....................................131 Using the Engine Block Heater...................... 132
Engine Coolant Check
...............................226
Adding Engine Coolant..................................... 227
Checking the Engine Coolant........................ 226
Recycled Engine Coolant................................ 228
Severe Climates................................................. 228
What You Should Know About Fail-Safe Cooling.............................................................. 228
Engine Immobilizer See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 57
Engine Oil Check..........................................225 Adding Engine Oil............................................... 225
Engine Oil Dipstick.......................................225
Engine Specifications
.................................292
Drivebelt Routing............................................... 292
Entertainment..............................................364 A/V Inputs............................................................ 380
AM/FM Radio...................................................... 366
Bluetooth Audio................................................. 379
Browsing Device Content............................... 364
CD........................................................................\
..... 375
SD Card Slot and USB Port............................ 376
SIRIUS® Satellite Radio (If Activated)......................................................... 371
Supported Media Players, Formats and Metadata Information................................. 379Essential Towing Checks...........................187
Before Towing a Trailer..................................... 193
Hitches................................................................... 188
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Watercraft (PWC)......................................... 194
Safety Chains....................................................... 189
Trailer Brakes....................................................... 189
Trailer Lamps........................................................ 193
Trailer Towing Connector................................ 188
Using a Step Bumper (If Equipped)............193
When Towing a Trailer...................................... 193
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording.............................................. 9
Export Unique Options..................................13
Exterior Mirrors
................................................69
Clearance Lamps................................................. 70
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors............................... 70
Heated Exterior Mirrors...................................... 70
Memory Mirrors..................................................... 70
Power Exterior Mirrors........................................ 69
Signal Indicator Mirrors...................................... 70
Telescoping Mirrors............................................... 71
F
Fastening the Safety Belts
.........................28
Fastening the Cinch Tongue............................. 29
Restraint of Pregnant Women........................ 29
Safety Belt Extension Assembly.................... 30
Safety Belt Locking Modes............................... 29
Using the Safety Belt with Cinch Tongue (Front Center and Rear Center Seats
Only).................................................................... 28
Floor Mats
.......................................................199
Fog Lamps - Front See: Front Fog Lamps........................................ 66
Foot Pedals See: Adjusting the Pedals................................. 62
Ford Credit
..........................................................11
(U.S. Only)................................................................. 11
Ford Extended Service Plan (ESP).......425 SERVICE PLANS (CANADA ONLY).............427
SERVICE PLANS (U.S. Only)......................... 425
Four-Wheel Drive
..........................................147
Front Fog Lamps............................................66
Front Seat Armrest.......................................116
Fuel and Refueling
.......................................133
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Mirrors
See: Heated Windows and Mirrors..............105
See: Windows and Mirrors............................... 68
Mobile Communications Equipment.......13
Moonroof...........................................................72 Bounce-Back.......................................................... 73
Opening and Closing the Moonroof..............72
Venting the Moonroof......................................... 73
Motorcraft Parts...........................................293
MyFord Touch ™...........................................348
General Information......................................... 348
MyKey Troubleshooting
...............................52
MyKey ™.............................................................49
Principle of Operation........................................ 49
N
Navigation......................................................399 cityseekr............................................................... 400
Map Mode............................................................ 402
Navigation Map Updates............................... 405
Navigation Voice Commands....................... 405
Point of Interest (POI) Categories.............400
Quick-touch Buttons....................................... 404
Setting a Destination....................................... 399
Setting Your Navigation Preferences..........401
Normal Scheduled Maintenance
...........431
6.2L and 6.8L Gasoline Engines.................... 431
6.7L Diesel Engine.............................................. 432
O
Oil Check See: Engine Oil Check...................................... 225
Opening and Closing the Hood..............222
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature........................................................211
Obtaining a French Owner ’s Manual............211
Overhead Console
........................................128
P
Parking Aid......................................................168 Rear Sensing System........................................ 168
Parking Aids
...................................................168
Parking Brake.................................................159
Passive Anti-Theft System.........................57 SecuriLock ™........................................................... 57PATS
See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 57
Pedals.................................................................62
Perchlorate.........................................................11
Phone................................................................381 Making Calls........................................................ 383
Pairing Subsequent Phones.......................... 383
Pairing Your Phone for the First Time........382
Phone Menu Options....................................... 383
Phone Settings................................................... 385
Phone Voice Commands............................... 386
Receiving Calls.................................................... 383
Text Messaging.................................................. 384
Post-Crash Alert System
..........................206
Power Door Locks See: Locking and Unlocking............................. 53
Power Seats
....................................................110
Power Lumbar...................................................... 110
Power Recline....................................................... 110
Power Steering Fluid Check.....................233
Power Take-Off
.............................................146
Power Windows.............................................68
Accessory Delay................................................... 69
Bounce-Back......................................................... 68
One-Touch Up or Down.................................... 68
Power Sliding Back Window........................... 69
Window Lock......................................................... 69
R
Rear Axle
..........................................................156
Rear Seat Armrest.........................................117
Rear Seats.........................................................111 Folding the Rear Seat Back (Crew Cab)
........................................................................\
........ 112
Folding up the Rear Seat Cushion.................112
Rear Heated Seats .............................................. 113
Rear Under Seat Storage (Crew Cab)..........113
Returning the Seat to the Seating Position............................................................... 112
Rear View Camera.......................................169 Using the Rear View Camera System.........169
Rear View Camera See: Rear View Camera................................... 169
Recommended Towing Weights
............186
Calculating the Maximum Loaded Trailer
Weight for Your Vehicle............................... 187
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Speed Control
See: Cruise Control............................................. 172
Stability Control............................................163
Principle of Operation....................................... 163
Starter Switch See: Ignition Switch........................................... 129
Starting a Gasoline Engine.......................130 Cold Weather Starting (Flexible Fuel
Vehicles Only)................................................. 130
Failure to Start..................................................... 130
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes.................131
Important Ventilating Information................131
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Moving............................................................... 130
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Stationary......................................................... 130
Starting and Stopping the Engine..........129 General Information.......................................... 129
Steering.............................................................173
Steering Wheel...............................................59
Storage Compartments.............................128
Sunroof See: Moonroof........................................................ 72
Sun Visors
..........................................................72
Illuminated Vanity Mirror.................................... 72
Slide-on-rod........................................................... 72
Supplementary Restraints System.........35 Principle of Operation......................................... 35
Symbols Glossary
.............................................7
SYNC™ Applications and Services.......327 911 Assist................................................................ 327
SYNC AppLink..................................................... 333
SYNC Services: Traffic, Directions & Information (TDI)......................................... 330
Vehicle Health Report...................................... 329
SYNC™.............................................................312 General Information........................................... 312
SYNC™ Troubleshooting
.........................342
T
Tailgate..............................................................181 Bed Extender........................................................ 183
Tailgate Lock......................................................... 181
Tailgate Removal................................................ 182
Tailgate Step........................................................ 182
Technical Specifications See: Capacities and Specifications............292 Terrain Response
..........................................166
Principle of Operation...................................... 166
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only)......................209
Tire Care
..........................................................256
Glossary of Tire Terminology......................... 257
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................................................. 256
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall........................................................... 258
Temperature A B C............................................. 257
Traction AA A B C.............................................. 256
Treadwear............................................................ 256
Tire Pressure Monitoring System...........273 Changing Tires With a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System........................................ 274
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System ....................................... 275
Tires See: Wheels and Tires..................................... 254
Towing a Trailer
.............................................185
Load Placement................................................. 185
Towing Points................................................194
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels..........................................................196
Emergency Towing............................................ 196
Recreational Towing......................................... 196
Towing..............................................................185
Traction Control
.............................................161
Principle of Operation........................................ 161
Trailer Sway Control....................................186
Transfer Case Fluid Check........................233
Transmission Code Designation............295
Transmission..................................................140
Transmission See: Transmission.............................................. 140
Transporting the Vehicle
............................195
U
Under Hood Overview - 6.2L...................223
Under Hood Overview - 6.8L...................224
Universal Garage Door Opener
................118
CAR2U® Home Automation System...........118
HomeLink Wireless Control System.............121
USB Port
............................................................311
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