tires FORD SUPER DUTY 2017 4.G Repair Manual

Be sure to ask your dealership service
advisor or technician about the multi-point
vehicle inspection. It is a comprehensive
way to perform a thorough inspection of
your vehicle. Your checklist gives you
immediate feedback on the overall
condition of your vehicle.
NORMAL SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE
Gasoline Engine(s)
Normal Maintenance Intervals Every 7500 miles (12000 km) or six months (whichever comes first)
Change engine oil and filter.
Rotate tires *
, inspect tire wear and measure tread depth.
Inspect wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag.
Perform multi-point inspection (recommended).
* Vehicles with dual rear wheels should rotate the front wheels when specified; rear wheels
only if unusual wear is noted. Every 15000 miles (24000 km) or 12 months (whichever comes first)
Inspect automatic transmission fluid level. Consult dealer for requirements.
Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake linings, hoses and parking brake.
Inspect engine coolant concentration (freeze-point protection), level and hoses.
Inspect exhaust system and heat shields.
Inspect front axle and U-joints. Lubricate if equipped with grease fittings (Four-wheel
drive vehicles).
Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension, tie-rod ends, driveshaft and U-joints.
Lubricate if equipped with grease fittings.
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Normal Maintenance Intervals
At every oil change interval as indicated by the information display
1
Change the engine oil and filter. 2
Fuel and water separator. Drain if necessary (or if indicated by the information display).
Refill the diesel exhaust fluid tank.
Rotate the tires 3
, inspect the tires for wear and measure tread depth.
Perform a multi-point inspection (recommended).
Inspect the air filter restriction gauge. Replace the filter if necessary.
Inspect the automatic transmission fluid level. Consult your dealer for requirements.
Inspect the brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake linings, hoses and parking brake.
Inspect the engine and secondary cooling system coolant concentration (freeze-point
protection), level and hoses.
Inspect the exhaust system and heat shields.
Inspect the front axle and U-joints. Lubricate any grease fittings. (Four-wheel drive
vehicles)
Inspect the steering linkage, ball joints, suspension, tie-rod ends, driveshaft and U-joints.
Lubricate any grease fittings.
1 Do not exceed one year or 10000 miles (16000 kilometers) between service intervals.
2 Reset the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after engine oil and filter changes.
3 Vehicles with dual rear wheels should rotate the front wheels when specified; rear wheels
only if unusual wear is noted. Other maintenance items
1
Replace the cabin air filter.
Every 20000 miles (32000
km)
Replace the engine-mounted and frame-mounted fuel
filters.
Every 30000 miles (48000
km)
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SPECIAL OPERATING
CONDITIONS SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE
Gasoline Engine(s)
If you operate your vehicle primarily in any
of the following conditions, you need to
perform extra maintenance as indicated.
If you operate your vehicle
occasionally
under any of these conditions, it is not
necessary to perform the extra
maintenance. For specific
recommendations, see your dealership
service advisor or technician. Towing a trailer or using a car-top carrier
Inspect and lubricate U-joints if equipped with grease
fittings.
Inspect frequently, service
as required
See axle maintenance items under
Exceptions.
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal
noise, wear, looseness or drag.
Every 5000 miles (8000
km)
Rotate tires*
, inspect tires for wear and measure tread
depth.
Change engine oil and filter.
Every 5000 miles (8000
km) or six months
Inspect and lubricate U-joints if equipped with grease
fittings.
Replace front wheel bearing grease and grease seals if
non-sealed bearings are used.
Every 30000 miles (48000
km)
Change transfer case fluid (Four-wheel drive vehicles).
Every 60000 miles (96000
km)
Replace spark plugs.
* Vehicles with dual rear wheels should rotate the front wheels when specified; rear wheels
only if unusual wear is noted. Extensive idling or low-speed driving for long distances, as in heavy commercial use
(such as delivery, taxi, patrol car or livery)
Replace engine air filter.
Inspect frequently, service
as required
Inspect brake system.
Every 5000 miles (8000
km)
Inspect wheels and related components for abnormal
noise, wear, looseness or drag.
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Extensive idling or low-speed driving for long distances, as in heavy commercial use
(such as delivery, taxi, patrol car or livery)
Lubricate control arm and steering ball joints if equipped
with grease fittings.
Rotate tires *
, inspect tires for wear and measure tread
depth.
Inspect and lubricate U-joints if equipped with grease
fittings.
Every 5000 miles (8000
km) or six months
Change engine oil and filter.
Every 5000 miles (8000
km), six months or 200
engine hours
Replace front wheel bearing grease and grease seals if
non-sealed bearings are used.
Every 30000 miles (48000
km)
Replace spark plugs.
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. Operating in dusty or sandy conditions (such as unpaved or dusty roads)
Replace engine air filter.
Inspect frequently, service
as required
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal
noise, wear, looseness or drag.
Every 5000 miles (8000
km)
Rotate tires*
, inspect tires for wear and measure tread
depth.
Change engine oil and filter.
Every 5000 miles (8000
km) or six months
Inspect and lubricate U-joints if equipped with grease
fittings.
Replace front wheel bearing grease and grease seals if
non-sealed bearings are used.
Every 30000 miles (48000
km)
* Vehicles with dual rear wheels should rotate the front wheels when specified; rear wheels
only if unusual wear is noted.
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Off-road operation
Inspect steering linkage, ball joints and U-joints, Lubricate
if equipped with grease fittings.
Inspect frequently, service
as required
Replace engine air filter.
Change engine oil and filter.
Every 5000 miles (8000
km) or six months
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)
* 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
Diesel Engine(s)
If you operate your vehicle primarily in any
of the f
ollowing conditions, you need to
perform extra maintenance as indicated.
If you operate your vehicle
occasionally
under any of these conditions, it is not
necessary to perform the extra
maintenance. For specific
recommendations, see your dealership
service advisor or technician.
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Sustained high-speed driving at gross vehicle weight rating (maximum loaded weight
for vehicle operation)
Inspect the engine and secondary cooling system coolant
concentration (freeze-point protection) and additive
(corrosion inhibitor) strength. Add coolant additive if
necessary.
Every 30000 miles (48000
km) or 1200 engine hours
Flush and refill the coolant. Do not add coolant additive.
Every 60000 miles (96000
km) or 2400 engine hours
Note: When adding coolant additive, do not exceed the specified maximum of 48 fluid
ounces (1.4 liters) for the engine and 16 fluid ounces (473 ml) for the secondary cooling
system. Operating the engine with excessive coolant additive may cause overheating which
could lead to severe, permanent engine damage.
Note: After the initial coolant flush and fill at 60000 miles (96000 kilometers) or 2400
engine hours, flush and fill every 45000 miles (72000 kilometers) or 1800 engine hours
thereafter. Operating in sustained ambient temperatures below -10°F (-23°C) or above 100°F (38°C)
Change the engine oil and filter as indicated by the
information display, and perform the services listed in the
scheduled maintenance chart.
As required
Replace the engine-mounted and frame-mounted fuel
filters.
Every 15000 miles (24000
km), six months, 600 engine
hours
Replace the wheel bearing grease and grease seals if using
non-sealed bearings. (Two-wheel drive vehicles)
Every 30000 miles (48000
km) Operating in dusty or sandy conditions (such as unpaved or dusty roads)
Rotate the tires*
, inspect the tires for wear and measure
tread depth.
Every 7500 miles (12000
km)
Inspect the brake system pads and rotors.
Inspect the air filter restriction gauge. Replace the filter if
necessary.
Inspect the steering and suspension ball joints and tie rods.
Lubricate any grease fittings.
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Operating in dusty or sandy conditions (such as unpaved or dusty roads)
Change the engine oil and filter. **
Every 7500 miles (12000
km), six months or 300
engine hours Inspect and lubricate the U-joints.
Replace the engine-mounted and frame-mounted fuel
filters.
Every 15000 miles (24000
km), six months, 600 engine
hours
Replace the air inlet foam filter.
Every 30000 miles (48000
km)
Replace the wheel bearing grease and grease seals if using
non-sealed bearings. (Two-wheel drive vehicles)
* Vehicles with dual rear wheels should rotate the front wheels when specified; rear wheels
only if unusual wear is noted.
** Reset the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after engine oil and filter changes. Off-road operation
Inspect functional holes in each leg of the twin exhaust
tips and the holes under the shield just inboard of the right
rear tire to make sure they are clean and clear of debris or
foreign materials. Refer to the Vehicle Care chapter of your
owner ’s manual for more information.
As required
Inspect the steering and suspension ball joints and tie rods.
Lubricate any grease fittings.
Rotate the tires*
, inspect the tires for wear and measure
tread depth.
Every 7500 miles (12000
km), six months or 300
engine hours
Inspect the brake system pads and rotors.
Inspect the air filter restriction gauge. Replace the filter if
necessary.
Change the engine oil and filter. **
Every 7500 miles (12000
km) or 300 engine hours
Replace the engine-mounted and frame-mounted fuel
filters.
Every 15000 miles (24000
km), six months, 600 engine
hours
Replace the air inlet foam filter.
Every 30000 miles (48000
km)
Replace the wheel bearing grease and grease seals if using
non-sealed bearings. (Two-wheel drive vehicles).
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Information About Uniform Tire Quality
Grading.............................................................. 373
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall............................................................ 375
Temperature A B C............................................. 374
Traction AA A B C............................................... 373
Treadwear............................................................. 373
Tire Pressure Monitoring System..........390
Trailer Tire Pressure Monitoring
System.............................................................. 397
Vehicle Tire Pressure Monitoring System............................................................. 390
Tires See: Wheels and Tires..................................... 370
Towing a Trailer............................................268 Load Placement................................................ 268
Towing Points................................................301
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels.........................................................289
Emergency Towing........................................... 289
Recreational Towing........................................ 289
Towing.............................................................268
Traction Control
............................................225
Principle of Operation...................................... 225
Trailer Reversing Aids.................................269 Principle of Operation...................................... 269
Setting Up Trailer Reverse Guidance.........269
Trailer Reverse Guidance................................ 269
Troubleshooting.................................................. 273
Using Trailer Reverse Guidance....................272
Trailer Sway Control
....................................277
Transfer Case Fluid Check.......................340
Transmission Code Designation.............417
Transmission.................................................205
Transmission See: Transmission............................................. 205
Transporting the Vehicle
..........................300
U
Under Hood Overview - 6.2L....................321
Under Hood Overview - 6.7L Diesel.............................................................323
F-Super Duty....................................................... 323
Scheduled Maintenance................................. 324
Under Hood Overview - 6.8L...................322
Under Seat Storage.....................................170 Rear Under Seat Storage................................. 170Universal Garage Door Opener...............164
HomeLink Wireless Control System...........164
USB Port.........................................................448
Using Adaptive Cruise Control
...............240
Blocked Sensor................................................... 245
Changing the Set Speed................................. 243
Detection Issues................................................. 244
Disengaging the System................................. 243
Following a Vehicle............................................ 241
Hilly Condition and Trailer Tow Usage................................................................. 243
Low Speed Automatic Cancellation..........243
Overriding the System..................................... 243
Resuming the Set Speed................................ 243
Setting a Speed................................................... 241
Setting the Gap Distance................................ 242
Switching the System Off.............................. 244
Switching the System On............................... 240
Switching to Normal Cruise Control...........246
System Not Available....................................... 245
Using Cruise Control...................................239 Switching Cruise Control Off........................240
Switching Cruise Control On......................... 239
Using Four-Wheel Drive.............................210 4WD Indicator Lights.......................................... 211
Driving Off-Road With Truck and Utility Vehicles............................................................. 214
Electronic Shift-On-the-Fly (ESOF) 4WD system............................................................... 210
How Your Vehicle Differs From Other Vehicles............................................................. 214
Manual Shift On Stop (MSOS) 4WD system............................................................... 210
Using a Manual Shift On Stop (MSOS) 4WD system..................................................... 211
Using the Electronic Shift on the Fly 4WD system................................................................ 213
Using Hill Descent Control.......................229 Hill descent modes........................................... 229
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems..........................................................64
Using Power Running Boards....................78 Automatic Power Deploy.................................. 78
Automatic Power Stow...................................... 78
Bounce-back.......................................................... 79
Enabling and Disabling...................................... 78
Manual Power Deploy........................................ 78
Using Snow Chains....................................390
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Using Stability Control...............................227
AdvanceTrac® with Roll Stability Control ™
(RSC®).............................................................. 227
Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player............................................................470
Accessing Your USB Song Library................474
Bluetooth Devices and System Settings............................................................. 476
Connecting Your Digital Media Player to the USB Port.......................................................... 470
Media Menu Features....................................... 473
Media Voice Commands.................................. 471
USB 2...................................................................... 476
Voice Commands for Audio Sources..........477
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone............453 Accessing Features through the Phone
Menu................................................................. 458
Accessing Your Phone Settings....................461
Bluetooth Devices............................................. 462
Making Calls......................................................... 457
Pairing a Phone for the First Time..............454
Pairing Subsequent Phones.......................... 455
Phone Options during an Active Call.........457
Phone Voice Commands................................ 455
Receiving Calls.................................................... 457
System Settings................................................. 463
Text Messaging.................................................. 459
Using Traction Control...............................225 Switching the System Off............................... 225
System Indicator Lights and Messages......................................................... 225
Using Voice Recognition............................451 Audio Voice Commands................................ 500
Climate Voice Commands.............................. 501
Initiating a Voice Session................................. 451
Mobile App Voice Commands...................... 503
Navigation Voice Commands.......................502
Phone Voice Commands................................ 501
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link Voice Commands..................................................... 504
System Interaction and Feedback..............452
Voice Settings Commands............................ 504
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)........................306 V
Vehicle Care..................................................360
General Information......................................... 360
Vehicle Certification Label
........................417
Vehicle Identification Number................416
Vehicle Storage
.............................................367
Battery................................................................... 368
Body........................................................................\
367
Brakes.................................................................... 368
Cooling system................................................... 368
Engine.................................................................... 368
Fuel system......................................................... 368
General................................................................... 367
Miscellaneous..................................................... 368
Removing Vehicle From Storage.................368
Tires........................................................................\
368
Ventilation See: Climate Control......................................... 145
VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number.............416
Voice Control
...................................................82
W
Warning Lamps and Indicators...............105 4X2........................................................................\
.. 109
4X4 HIGH.............................................................. 109
4X4 LOW............................................................... 109
Adaptive Cruise Control................................... 105
Adaptive Steering.............................................. 106
Anti-Lock Braking System.............................. 106
Automatic High Beam...................................... 106
Battery.................................................................... 106
Blind Spot Monitor............................................ 106
Brake System....................................................... 106
Check Fuel Cap................................................... 106
Cruise Control....................................................... 107
Diesel Engine Brake........................................... 109
Diesel Exhaust Fluid.......................................... 109
Direction Indicator.............................................. 107
Door Ajar................................................................ 107
Electronic Locking Differential....................... 107
Engine Coolant Temperature.........................107
Engine Oil............................................................... 107
Fasten Seatbelt................................................... 107
Front Airbag.......................................................... 107
Front Fog Lamps................................................. 107
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High Beam.............................................................
107
Hill Descent........................................................... 107
Low Fuel Level..................................................... 107
Low Tire Pressure Warning.............................. 107
Powertrain Malfunction/Reduced Power/Electronic Throttle Control.........108
Service Engine Soon......................................... 108
Stability Control.................................................. 108
Stability Control Off.......................................... 108
Transmission Tow/Haul................................... 108
Wait To Start........................................................ 109
Water In Fuel........................................................ 109
Washer Fluid Check.....................................341
Washers See: Cleaning the Exterior............................... 361
See: Wipers and Washers................................. 84
Waxing
.............................................................362
Wheel Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 398
Wheels and Tires.........................................370 General Information......................................... 370
Technical Specifications................................ 409
Windows and Mirrors...................................95
Windshield Washers
.....................................85
Windshield Wipers........................................84 Speed dependent wipers (if
equipped).......................................................... 84
Wiper Blades See: Checking the Wiper Blades.................. 345
Wipers and Washers.....................................84
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