diesel FORD SUPER DUTY 2023 Repair Manual

Multi-Point Inspection
Suspension components for leaks ordamageExhaust system
Steering and linkageExterior lamps operation
Tires including the spare for wear and
proper pressure2Fluid levels1; fill if necessary
Windshield for cracks, chips or pitsFor oil and fluid leaks
Washer spray and wiper operationHalfshaft dust boots
1 Brake, coolant recovery reservoir, automatic transmission and window washer.2If your vehicle has a temporary mobility kit, check the tire sealant expiration Use By dateon the canister. Replace as needed.
Be sure to ask your dealership serviceadvisor or technician about the multi-pointvehicle inspection. It is a comprehensiveway to perform a thorough inspection ofyour vehicle. Your checklist gives youimmediate feedback on the overallcondition of your vehicle.
NORMAL SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE - DIESEL
Oil Change Reminder
Your vehicle comes with an oil changereminder that determines when you shouldchange the engine oil based on how youuse your vehicle.
Your vehicle lets you know when an oilchange is due by displaying a message inthe instrument cluster display.
The following table provides examples ofvehicle use and its impact on oil changeintervals. It is a guideline only. Actual oilchange intervals depend on several factorsand generally decrease with severity ofuse.
When to Expect the Message Prompting You to Change Your Oil
Vehicle Use and Examplemi (km)
Light
Up to 15,000 mi(24,000 km)
No towing.Primarily highway driving.Flat roads.Moderate temperatures.
597
2023 Super Duty (TFH) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 202211, DOMScheduled Maintenance

When to Expect the Message Prompting You to Change Your Oil
Vehicle Use and Examplemi (km)
Minimal idle time.
Normal
7,500–10,000 mi(12,000–16,000 km)
Normal commuting with highway driving.No, or moderate, load or towing.Flat to moderately hilly roads.No extended idling.
Severe
Less than 7,500 mi(12,000 km)
Moderate to heavy load or towing.Mountainous or off-road conditions.Extended idling, 200-300 hours.Extended hot or cold operation.Maximum load or towing.Extreme hot or cold operation.Use of high sulfur diesel fuel.
Note:Use the appropriate special operating condition for maintenance information whenusing high sulfur diesel fuels, operating your vehicle off-road or in dusty conditions, such asunpaved roads.
Note:For every hour that your vehicle idles, it accumulates the equivalent of approximately25 mi (40 km).
Normal Maintenance Intervals
At Every Oil Change Interval as Indicated by the Instrument Cluster Display1
Change the engine oil and filter.2
Fuel and water separator. Drain if necessary or if indicated by the instrument clusterdisplay.
Refill the diesel exhaust fluid tank.
Rotate the tires, inspect the tires for wear and measure the tread depth.4
Perform a multi-point inspection, recommended.
Inspect the air filter restriction gauge. Replace the air filter if necessary.3
Inspect the brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake linings, hoses and the parking brake.
598
2023 Super Duty (TFH) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 202211, DOMScheduled Maintenance

Other Maintenance Items
Change the transfer case fluid, if applicable.
Change the engine coolant.2At 200,000 mi(320,000 km)
1 If not replaced, inspect the belt or belts every 15,000 mi (24,000 km).2 Initial replacement at 10 years or 200,000 mi (320,000 km), then every 5 years or100,000 mi (160,000 km).
SPECIAL OPERATING
CONDITIONS SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE - DIESEL
If you operate your vehicle primarily in anyof the following conditions, you need toperform extra maintenance as indicated.If you operate your vehicle occasionallyunder any of these conditions, it is notnecessary to perform the extramaintenance. For specificrecommendations, see your dealershipservice advisor or technician.
Towing a Trailer or Using a Car-top Carrier
Change the engine oil and filter as indicated by the instru-ment cluster display, and perform the services listed in thescheduled maintenance chart.
As required
See the axle maintenance items under Exceptions.
Replace the engine-mounted and frame-mounted fuelfilters.Every 15,000 mi(24,000 km) or six months,600 engine hours
Replace the wheel bearing grease and grease seals if usingnon-sealed bearings. (Two-wheel drive vehicles)Every 30,000 mi(48,000 km)
603
2023 Super Duty (TFH) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 202211, DOMScheduled Maintenance

Using Biodiesel, up to and Including 20% Biodiesel (B20)
Change the engine oil and filter as indicated by the instru-ment cluster display, and perform the services listed in thescheduled maintenance chart.
As required
Replace the engine-mounted and frame-mounted fuelfilters.Every 15,000 mi(24,000 km), six months or300 engine hours
Using Fuel Other Than Ultra-low Sulfur Diesel Fuel - Vehicles Operated Where Ultra-lowSulfur Diesel Fuel is not Required or Available
Change engine oil and filter.Every 2,500 mi (4,000 km)or three months (if usinghigh sulfur fuel with morethan 500 ppm sulfur)
Change engine oil and filter.Every 5,000 mi (8,000 km)or six months (if using highsulfur fuel with fewer than500 ppm sulfur)
Exceptions
Axle and Transfer Case Maintenance
Axle(s) and transfer case (4X4 only) fluidchanges or level checks are not requiredunless a leak is suspected or the assemblyhas been submerged in water. During longperiods of trailer towing with outsidetemperatures above 70°F (21°C) or atwide-open throttle for long periods above45 mph (72 km/h), change the rear axlefluid every 30,000 mi (48,000 km) if therear axle is filled with non-synthetic fluid.This interval can be waived and the150,000 mi (240,000 km) service intervalcan continue if the rear axle is filled with75W140 synthetic gear fluid meeting Ford
specification WSL-M2C192-A, part numberXY-75W140-QL, or equivalent. Add frictionmodifier XL-3 (EST-M2C118-A) orequivalent for a complete refill ofTraction-Lok rear axles. See Capacitiesand Specifications (page 520).
Additional Axle Maintenance for DualRear Wheels
Change rear axle fluid every 250,000 mi(400,000 km) under normal drivingconditions on all commercial applications.When operating your vehicle at or nearmaximum gross vehicle weights, changethe rear axle fluid every 60,000 mi(96,000 km). In addition, follow this60,000 mi (96,000 km) schedule whenoperating your vehicle under the specialoperating conditions where noted.
607
2023 Super Duty (TFH) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 202211, DOMScheduled Maintenance

California Fuel Filter Replacement
If you register your vehicle in California, theCalifornia Air Resources Board hasdetermined that the failure to perform thismaintenance item does not nullify theemission warranty or limit recall liabilitybefore the completion of your vehicle'suseful life. Ford Motor Company, however,urges you to have all recommendedmaintenance services performed at thespecified intervals and to record all vehicleservice.
Hot Climate Oil Change Intervals
Vehicles operating in the Middle East,North Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa orlocations with similar climates using anAmerican Petroleum Institute (API)Certified for Gasoline Engines (Certificationmark) oil of SM or SN quality, the normaloil change interval is 3,000 mi (5,000 km).
If the available API SM or SN oils are notavailable, then the oil change interval is2,000 mi (3,000 km).
Engine Air Filter and Cabin Air FilterReplacement
The life of the engine air filter and cabin airfilter is dependent on exposure to dustyand dirty conditions. Vehicles operated inthese conditions require frequentinspection and replacement of the engineair filter and cabin air filter.
Diesel Particulate Filter
Over time, a slight amount of ash buildsup in the diesel particulate filter, which isnot removed during the regenerationprocess. The filter may need to be replacedwith a new or remanufactured part atapproximately 250,000 mi (400,000 km).Actual mileage varies depending on engineand vehicle operating conditions.
In this case, the engine control system setsa service light (wrench icon) to inform youto bring your vehicle to the dealer forservice. If there are any issues with theoxidation catalyst or particulate filtersystem, a service light (wrench or engineicon) sets by the engine control system toinform you to bring your vehicle into adealer for service.
SPECIAL OPERATING
CONDITIONS SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE - GASOLINE
If you operate your vehicle primarily in anyof the following conditions, you need toperform extra maintenance as indicated.If you operate your vehicle occasionallyunder any of these conditions, it is notnecessary to perform the extramaintenance. For specificrecommendations, see your dealershipservice advisor or technician.
Towing a Trailer or Using a Car-top Carrier
Inspect and lubricate U-joints if equipped with greasefittings.Inspect frequently, serviceas required
See axle maintenance items under Exceptions.
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormalnoise, wear, looseness or drag.Every 5,000 mi (8,000 km)
Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure tread
depth.1
608
2023 Super Duty (TFH) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 202211, DOMScheduled Maintenance

Services even if Intelematics or a Supplierhas been advised of the possibility of suchdamages. You also acknowledge thatneither Intelematics nor any Supplierguarantees nor make any warranties thatrelate to the availability, accuracy orcompleteness of SUNA Products and/orServices, and to the extent which it islawful to do so, both Intelematics and eachSupplier excludes any warranties whichmight otherwise be implied by any Stateor Federal legislation in relation to SUNAProducts and/or Services.
7. Please Note
Great care has been taken in preparing thismanual. Constant product developmentmay mean that some information is notentirely up-to-date. The information in thisdocument is subject to change withoutnotice.
EMISSION LAW
WARNING: Do not remove or alterthe original equipment floor covering orinsulation between it and the metal floorof the vehicle. The floor covering andinsulation protect occupants of thevehicle from the engine and exhaustsystem heat and noise. On vehicles withno original equipment floor coveringinsulation, do not carry passengers in amanner that permits prolonged skincontact with the metal floor. Failure tofollow these instructions may result infire or personal injury.
U.S. federal laws and certain state lawsprohibit removing or rendering inoperativeemission control system components.Similar federal or provincial laws mayapply in Canada. We do not approve of anyvehicle modification without firstdetermining applicable laws.
Tampering with emissionscontrol systems includingrelated sensors or the DieselExhaust Fluid system can result in reducedengine power and the illumination of theservice engine soon light.
Tampering With a Noise ControlSystem
Federal laws prohibit the following acts:
•Removal or rendering inoperative byany person other than for purposes ofmaintenance.
•Repair or replacement of any device orelement of the design incorporated intoa new vehicle for the purpose of noisecontrol prior to its sale or delivery tothe ultimate purchaser or while it is inuse.
•The use of the vehicle after any personremoves or renders inoperative anydevice or element of the design.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agencymay presume to constitute tampering asfollows:
•Removal of hood blanket, fender apronabsorbers, fender apron barriers,underbody noise shields or acousticallyabsorptive material.
•Tampering or rendering inoperative theengine speed governor, to allow enginespeed to exceed manufacturerspecifications.
If the engine does not start, runs rough,experiences a decrease in engineperformance, experiences excess fuelconsumption or produces excessiveexhaust smoke, check for the following:
•A plugged or disconnected air inletsystem hose.
•A plugged engine air filter element.
•Water in the fuel filter and waterseparator.
700
2023 Super Duty (TFH) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 202211, DOMCustomer InformationE67028

Re-Enabling Your Vehicle...............................423What Is Automatic Crash Shutoff...............423Automatic Emergency Braking...............342Switching Automatic Emergency BrakingOn and Off.......................................................342What Is Automatic EmergencyBraking..............................................................342Automatic Engine Stop............................208How Does Automatic Engine StopWork..................................................................208Overriding Automatic Engine Stop.............208Switching Automatic Engine Stop On andOff......................................................................208What Is Automatic Engine Stop..................208Automatic High Beam Control................122Automatic High Beam ControlIndicators..........................................................123Automatic High Beam ControlLimitations........................................................123Automatic High Beam ControlPrecautions......................................................122Automatic High Beam ControlRequirements..................................................123How Does Automatic High Beam ControlWork....................................................................122Overriding Automatic High BeamControl...............................................................123Switching Automatic High Beam ControlOn and Off........................................................123Automatic High Beam Control –Troubleshooting.........................................124Automatic High Beam Control –Information Messages.................................124Automatic Locking Mode............................52Disengaging Automatic Locking Mode........53Engaging Automatic Locking Mode..............52What Is Automatic Locking Mode..................52When to Use Automatic LockingMode....................................................................52Automatic Transmission AudibleWarnings......................................................236Automatic Transmission...........................234Automatic Transmission Positions.............234Manually Shifting Gears..................................235Power Take-Off..................................................236Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacityand Specification - Diesel.....................538
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacityand Specification - Gasoline................538Automatic Transmission PositionIndicators.....................................................235Automatic Transmission Positions.......234Drive (D)................................................................234Manual (M)..........................................................235Neutral (N)...........................................................234Park (P).................................................................234Reverse (R)..........................................................234Automatic TransmissionPrecautions.................................................234Auto Mode.......................................................154Switching Auto Mode On and Off................154Switching Dual Mode On and Off................154Autounlock.......................................................82Autounlock Requirements................................82Switching Autounlock On and Off.................82What Is Autounlock.............................................82Autowipers.......................................................113Adjusting the Sensitivity of the RainSensor.................................................................113Autowipers Settings...........................................113What Are Autowipers.........................................113Auxiliary Switches.......................................586Auxiliary Switches Videos........................588
B
Blind Spot Assist.........................................320Blind Spot Assist Indicators............................321Blind Spot Assist Limitations.........................321How Does Blind Spot Assist Work..............320What Is Blind Spot Assist...............................320Blind Spot Assist with TrailerCoverage.......................................................322Blind Spot Assist with Trailer CoverageIndicators..........................................................323Blind Spot Assist with Trailer CoverageLimitations.......................................................322How Does Blind Spot Assist with TrailerCoverage Work...............................................322What Is Blind Spot Assist with TrailerCoverage...........................................................322Blind Spot Information System..............327Blind Spot Information System –Troubleshooting.............................................331
709
2023 Super Duty (TFH) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 202211, DOMIndex

Blind Spot Information System With TrailerCoverage..........................................................328Blind Spot Information SystemIndicators.....................................................330Blind Spot Information SystemLimitations...................................................327Blind Spot Information SystemPrecautions..................................................327Blind Spot Information SystemRequirements.............................................327Blind Spot Information System –Troubleshooting.........................................331Blind Spot Information System –Information Messages.................................331Blind Spot Information SystemVideos............................................................331Blind Spot Information System WithTrailer Coverage.........................................328Blind Spot Information System With TrailerCoverage Limitations..................................328Selecting a Trailer..............................................330Setting a Trailer Length...................................329What Is Blind Spot Information System withTrailer Coverage.............................................328Bluetooth®.....................................................574Bonnet LockSee: Opening and Closing the Hood.........440Booster Seats...................................................47Brake Fluid Specification..........................250Brake Over Accelerator..............................249Brake Precautions.......................................249Brakes..............................................................249Anti-Lock Braking System..............................249Brakes – Troubleshooting..............................250Brakes – Troubleshooting........................250Brakes – Frequently AskedQuestions.........................................................252Brakes – Information Messages....................251Brakes – Warning Lamps...............................250Breaking-In.....................................................416
C
Calculating Payload....................................353Calculating the Load Limit.......................353Canceling the Set Speed...........................273Canceling the Set Speed Limit................316Capacities and Specifications................520
Catalytic Converter.....................................233Catalytic Converter –Troubleshooting............................................233Catalytic Converter Precautions............233Catalytic Converter –Troubleshooting........................................233Catalytic Converter – WarningLamps................................................................233Center Console..............................................198Opening the Center Console..........................198Center Console Work Surface.................193Center Console Work Surface –Troubleshooting.............................................194Center Console Work Surface –Troubleshooting.........................................194Center Console Work Surface – InformationMessages..........................................................194Center Display Limitations.......................563Center Display Overview..........................563Center Display Overview Videos...........564Center Display Precautions.....................563Changing a Flat Tire...................................509Changing a Road Wheel...........................509Changing the Fuel Filter - Diesel............453Changing the Fuel Filter -Gasoline.......................................................453Changing the Language.............................145Changing the Measurement Unit...........145Changing the Remote Control Battery -Vehicles With: Flip Key...............................74Changing the Remote Control Battery -Vehicles With: Push Button Start..........75Changing the Set Speed Limit................316Changing the Temperature Unit.............145Changing the Tire Pressure Unit.............145Changing the Vehicle Wi-Fi HotspotName or Password....................................551Charging a Device.........................................183Charging a Wireless Device......................195Checking the Brake Fluid..........................249Checking the Seatbelts...............................56Checking the Selective CatalyticReduction System Status.....................230Checking the Tire Pressures...................490Checking the Wiper Blades........................114Children and Airbags....................................64
710
2023 Super Duty (TFH) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 202211, DOMIndex

Child Restraint Anchor Points....................37Locating the Child Restraint Lower AnchorPoints...................................................................37Locating the Child Restraint Top TetherAnchor Points...................................................38What Are the Child Restraint AnchorPoints...................................................................37Child Restraints...............................................39Child Restraint Position Information............39Child Restraints Recommendation...............40Child Safety......................................................36Child Restraint Anchor Points..........................37Child Restraints.....................................................39Installing Child Restraints.................................40Child Safety Locks - Crew Cab/SuperCab.......................................................49Child Safety Precautions.............................36Cleaning Products......................................469Cleaning the Exterior..................................470Cleaning Camera Lenses andSensors..............................................................471Cleaning Chrome, Aluminium or StainlessSteel...................................................................470Cleaning Headlamps and RearLamps...............................................................470Cleaning Stripes or Graphics..........................471Cleaning the Engine Compartment.............471Cleaning the Exhaust........................................472Cleaning the Exterior Precautions...............470Cleaning the Underbody..................................471Cleaning Wheels................................................470Cleaning Windows and WiperBlades...............................................................470Cleaning the Interior....................................472Cleaning Carpets and Floor Mats................474Cleaning Displays and Screens.....................473Cleaning Fabric...................................................473Cleaning Leather................................................473Cleaning Moonroof Tracks..............................474Cleaning Plastic..................................................473Cleaning Seatbelts............................................474Cleaning the Instrument Panel.....................472Cleaning Vinyl......................................................474Climate Control.............................................152Auto Mode.............................................................154Climate Control Hints.................................154Climate Control Videos..............................155
Closing the Tailgate......................................94Closing the Tailgate From Inside YourVehicle.................................................................94Closing the Tailgate From Outside YourVehicle.................................................................94Closing the Tailgate Using the RemoteControl................................................................95Cold Weather Precautions - 6.7LDiesel..............................................................415Cold Weather Precautions - 6.8L/7.3L..................................................................415Connected Navigation...............................579Connected Vehicle......................................548Connected Vehicle –Troubleshooting............................................549Connecting the Vehicle to a MobileNetwork...........................................................548Connected Vehicle Data..............................28Connected Vehicle Limitations..............548Connected Vehicle Requirements........548Connected Vehicle –Troubleshooting........................................549Connected Vehicle – Frequently AskedQuestions........................................................549Connected Vehicle Videos.......................550Connecting a Bluetooth® Device..........574Connecting a Trailer.....................................361Connecting a Trailer –Troubleshooting............................................364Hitches...................................................................359Connecting a Trailer Precautions..........359Connecting a Trailer –Troubleshooting........................................364Connecting a Trailer – InformationMessages.........................................................364Connecting a Trailer Videos....................364Connecting the Vehicle to a MobileNetwork.......................................................548Connecting FordPass to the Modem.........548Enabling and Disabling the Modem...........548What Is the Modem..........................................548Connecting the Vehicle to a Wi-FiNetwork.......................................................548Connecting Your Phone............................569Contacting Us...................................................19Coolant...........................................................450Adding Coolant..................................................450Changing the Coolant.......................................451
711
2023 Super Duty (TFH) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 202211, DOMIndex

Checking the Coolant Level..........................450Coolant – Information Messages................453Coolant – Warning Lamps.............................452Managing the Coolant Temperature..........452Cooling System Capacity andSpecification - 6.7L Diesel.....................532Cooling System Capacity andSpecification - 6.8L, Gasoline..............533Cooling System Capacity andSpecification - 7.3L, Gasoline...............534Crash and BreakdownInformation.................................................420Automatic Crash Shutoff................................423Fail-Safe Cooling...............................................425Jump Starting the Vehicle...............................421Post-Crash Alert System................................423Recovery Towing................................................423Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator.......65Creating a Personal Profile.......................577Creating a Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot...........551Cross Traffic Alert........................................335Cross Traffic Alert –Troubleshooting.............................................337Cross Traffic Alert Indicators....................337Cross Traffic Alert Limitations................335Cross Traffic Alert Precautions...............335Cross Traffic Alert –Troubleshooting........................................337Cross Traffic Alert – InformationMessages..........................................................337Cross Traffic Braking...................................262Cross Traffic Braking –Troubleshooting............................................263Cross Traffic Braking Indicators.............263Cross Traffic Braking Precautions.........262Cross Traffic Braking –Troubleshooting........................................263Cross Traffic Braking – Frequently AskedQuestions........................................................264Cross Traffic Braking – InformationMessages.........................................................263Cruise Control...............................................294Cruise Control Indicators..........................295Cup Holders....................................................197Cup Holder Precautions...................................197Customer Information...............................623Radio Frequency CertificationLabels...............................................................626
Customizing the Instrument ClusterDisplay - Vehicles With: 12 InchScreen............................................................144Customizing the Instrument ClusterDisplay - Vehicles With: 8 InchScreen............................................................144
D
Data Privacy.....................................................26Deleting a Personal Profile.......................578Department of Transportation UniformTire Quality Grades..................................478Diesel Engine Exhaust Brake...................256Diesel Engine Exhaust Brake –Troubleshooting.............................................257Diesel Engine Exhaust BrakeGauge.............................................................257Diesel Engine Exhaust BrakeIndicators......................................................257Diesel Engine Exhaust Brake –Precautions.................................................256Diesel Engine Exhaust Brake –Troubleshooting.........................................257Diesel Engine Exhaust Brake – WarningLamps................................................................257Diesel Engine Exhaust BrakeVideos............................................................257Diesel Exhaust Fluid Capacity andSpecification..............................................230Diesel Exhaust Fluid Gauge......................138Diesel Particulate Filter...............................221Diesel Particulate Filter ManualRegeneration...................................................222Diesel Particulate Filter –Troubleshooting............................................224Diesel Particulate Filter ManualRegeneration...............................................222Diesel Particulate Filter ManualRegeneration Limitations...........................223Diesel Particulate Filter ManualRegeneration Precautions.........................222Diesel Particulate Filter ManualRegeneration Requirements.....................222Starting Diesel Particulate Filter ManualRegeneration...................................................223What Is Diesel Particulate Filter ManualRegeneration...................................................222
712
2023 Super Duty (TFH) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 202211, DOMIndex