four wheel drive FORD SUPER DUTY 2023 Owners Manual

Glasses Holder.............................................201
Starting and Stopping theEngine
Starting and Stopping the Engine –Precautions...............................................202
Ignition Switch.............................................202
Push Button Ignition Switch...................203
Starting the Engine....................................203
Engine Block Heater..................................205
Stopping the Engine.................................206
Idle Timer.......................................................207
Automatic Engine Stop...........................208
Accessing the Passive Key BackupPosition......................................................209
Starting and Stopping the Engine –Troubleshooting.....................................209
Starting and Stopping the Engine Videos.........................................................................213
Fuel and Refueling
Fuel and Refueling Precautions.............214
Fuel Quality....................................................214
Running Out of Fuel....................................217
Refueling.........................................................218
Fuel Tank Capacity....................................220
Fuel and Refueling – Troubleshooting........................................................................220
Diesel Particulate Filter
What Is the Diesel Particulate Filter......221
How Does the Diesel Particulate FilterWork..............................................................221
Diesel Particulate Filter Precautions.........................................................................221
Diesel Particulate Filter Requirements........................................................................222
Diesel Particulate Filter ManualRegeneration............................................222
Diesel Particulate Filter –Troubleshooting......................................224
Selective Catalytic ReductionSystem
What Is the Selective CatalyticReduction System..................................226
How Does the Selective CatalyticReduction System Work......................226
Selective Catalytic Reduction SystemPrecautions...............................................226
Selective Catalytic Reduction SystemRequirements..........................................228
Selective Catalytic Reduction SystemGuidelines..................................................228
Filling the Selective Catalytic ReductionSystem Tank.............................................228
Checking the Selective CatalyticReduction System Status...................230
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Capacity andSpecification............................................230
Selective Catalytic Reduction System –Troubleshooting......................................230
Catalytic Converter
What Is the Catalytic Converter............233
Catalytic Converter Precautions...........233
Catalytic Converter – Troubleshooting........................................................................233
Automatic Transmission
Automatic Transmission Precautions........................................................................234
Automatic Transmission Positions......234
Shifting Your Vehicle Into Gear..............235
Automatic Transmission PositionIndicators...................................................235
Manually Shifting Gears...........................235
Using Progressive Range Selection......236
Automatic Transmission AudibleWarnings....................................................236
Power Take-Off...........................................236
Four-Wheel Drive
How Does Four-Wheel Drive Work......238
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Four-Wheel Drive Precautions..............239
Four-Wheel Drive Limitations................239
Switching Four-Wheel Drive On and Off........................................................................240
Selecting a Four-Wheel Drive Mode.....241
Four-Wheel Drive Modes.........................242
Four-Wheel Drive Indicators...................242
Transfer Case Fluid Capacity andSpecification............................................242
Four-Wheel Drive – Troubleshooting........................................................................242
Electronic Locking Differential
What Is the Electronic LockingDifferential................................................245
How Does the Electronic LockingDifferential Work.....................................245
Electronic Locking DifferentialPrecautions...............................................245
Switching the Electronic LockingDifferential On and Off - 4x4.............245
Switching the Electronic LockingDifferential On and Off - 4x2..............247
Electronic Locking Differential Indicators........................................................................247
Electronic Locking Differential –Troubleshooting.....................................248
Brakes
Brake Precautions......................................249
Anti-Lock Braking System......................249
Brake Over Accelerator.............................249
Locating the Brake Fluid Reservoir......249
Checking the Brake Fluid.........................249
Brake Fluid Specification.........................250
Brakes – Troubleshooting.......................250
Electric Parking Brake
What Is the Electric Parking Brake.......253
Applying the Electric Parking Brake......253
Applying the Electric Parking Brake in anEmergency................................................253
Manually Releasing the Electric ParkingBrake............................................................253
Automatically Releasing the ElectricParking Brake...........................................254
Electric Parking Brake Audible Warning........................................................................254
Releasing the Electric Parking Brake ifthe Vehicle Battery Has Run Out ofCharge........................................................254
Electric Parking Brake – Troubleshooting........................................................................254
Diesel Engine Exhaust Brake
Diesel Engine Exhaust Brake –Precautions...............................................256
Using the Diesel Engine Exhaust Brake........................................................................256
Diesel Engine Exhaust Brake Indicators........................................................................257
Diesel Engine Exhaust Brake Gauge.....257
Diesel Engine Exhaust Brake –Troubleshooting......................................257
Diesel Engine Exhaust Brake Videos........................................................................257
Reverse Brake Assist
What Is Reverse Brake Assist.................258
How Does Reverse Brake Assist Work........................................................................258
Reverse Brake Assist Precautions........258
Switching Reverse Brake Assist On andOff................................................................259
Overriding Reverse Brake Assist...........259
Reverse Brake Assist Indicators............259
Reverse Brake Assist – Troubleshooting.......................................................................260
Cross Traffic Braking
What Is Cross Traffic Braking.................262
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See Selecting a Four-Wheel Drive Mode (page 241).L
See Using the Integrated Trailer Brake Controller (page 372).M
See Exterior Lighting Control (page 117).N
VEHICLE INTERIOR
See Opening the Center Console (page 198).A
See Unfolding the Seats (page 171).B
See Folding the Seats (page 171).C
See Sitting in the Correct Position (page 161).D
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Fasten Seatbelt
It illuminates and a tone soundsuntil you fasten the seatbelts.
Hood Ajar
It illuminates when the ignitionis on and the hood is notcompletely closed.
Low Fuel Level
It illuminates when the fuel levelis low.
Low Tire Pressure
It illuminates when your tirepressure is low. If illuminated,check your tire pressure as soonas possible. If it begins to flash at anytime,have the system checked as soon aspossible.
Low Washer Fluid Level
It illuminates when the washerfluid is low.
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
It illuminates when the ignitionis on and the engine is off, this isnormal. If it illuminates when theengine is on this indicates the emissioncontrol system requires service. If it flashes,have your vehicle checked immediately.See Emission Law (page 700). SeeStarting and Stopping the Engine –Warning Lamps (page 209).
Oil Pressure
It illuminates when the engineoil pressure is low.
Powertrain Malfunction, ReducedPower, Electronic Throttle Control,Check 4X4
Illuminates when the powertrainor four-wheel drive requireservice. Have the systemchecked as soon as possible.
Tailgate Ajar
It illuminates when the ignitionis on and the tailgate is notcompletely closed.
Water in Fuel
It illuminates when the fuel andwater separator has a significantquantity of water in it andrequires immediate draining.
WHAT ARE THE INSTRUMENT
CLUSTER INDICATORS
Indicators notify you of various featuresthat are active on your vehicle.
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
INDICATORS
Depending on your vehicle options, somewarning lamps can appear different or notat all.
Adaptive Cruise Control
See Adaptive Cruise Control(page 296).
Automatic High Beam
See Automatic High BeamControl Indicators (page 123).
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Automatic Regen Control Off
See Diesel Particulate Filter(page 221).
Auto Hold Active
See Auto Hold Indicators(page 266).
Auto Hold Unavailable
See Auto Hold Indicators(page 266).
Blind Spot Monitor
See Blind Spot InformationSystem (page 327).
Cruise Control
See Cruise Control (page 294).
Distance Indication
See Distance IndicationIndicator (page 342).
Diesel Engine Brake
See Diesel Engine ExhaustBrake (page 256).
Electronic Locking Differential
See Electronic LockingDifferential (page 245).
Four-Wheel Drive
See Four-Wheel Drive (page238).
Note:Some indicators appear differentdepending on vehicle options.
Front Airbag
See Airbags (page 57).
Front Fog Lamp
See Using the Front FogLamps (page 120).
High Beam
See Using the High BeamHeadlamps (page 117).
Hill Descent
See Hill Descent Control (page277).
Lane Centering
See Lane Centering Indicators(page 306).
Lane Keeping System
See Lane Keeping SystemIndicators (page 320).
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Powertrain Warning Lamp
If it illuminates when the engineis running, this indicates apowertrain or four-wheel drivefault. If it flashes when you are driving,immediately reduce the vehicle speed.Avoid heavy acceleration and deceleration,and have your vehicle checked as soon as
possible.
If both lamps illuminate when the engineis running, stop your vehicle as soon as itis safe to do so. Continuing to drive yourvehicle could cause reduced power or theengine to stop. Switch the ignition off andattempt to restart the engine. Have yourvehicle checked as soon as possible.
STARTING AND STOPPING THE ENGINE – INFORMATION MESSAGES
ActionMessage
Displays if you exceed the starting time limit. You cannotattempt to start the engine for 15 minutes. If you cannot startthe engine after 15 minutes passes, have your vehicle imme-diately checked.
Cranking Time Exceeded
Displays if you are unable to start your vehicle with a correctlycoded key. The system has detected a fault that requiresservice. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Starting System Fault
Displays if the system does not detect a valid passive key.No Key Detected
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HOW DOES FOUR-WHEEL
DRIVE WORK
Using the Electronic Shift On theFly System (If Equipped)
This four-wheel drive system utilizes a2-speed Electronic Shift On the Fly (ESOF)transfer case which is also known as apart-time system. This system offers thedriver two-wheel drive high, four-wheeldrive high, and four-wheel drive low asavailable modes of operation. When youselect either four-wheel drive high orfour-wheel drive low, the system providesmechanically locked four-wheel drivepower to both the front and rear wheelsfor use in off-road or slippery conditionssuch as deep snow, sand or mud. Whenyou select four-wheel drive low, the systemprovides additional gearing for increasedtorque multiplication for conditions likedeep sand, steep slopes, or pulling heavyobjects. Additionally, the system is capableof recreational flat towing by putting thetransfer case into a neutral position. SeeRecreationally Towing Your Vehicle(page 427).
There is further information available ondriving in unique driving conditions. SeeOff-Road Driving (page 412).
Your vehicle has manual hub locks on thedriver side and passenger side of yourvehicle. For proper operation, make surethat each hub is fully engaged and thatboth hub locks are set to the same position(both set to lock or both set to auto). Toengage lock, turn the hub locks completelyclockwise. To engage auto, turn the hublocks completely counterclockwise.
The ESOF four-wheel drive system:
•Provides 4x4 High engagement anddisengagement while the vehicle ismoving.
•Operates by a push button controllocated on the instrument panel thatallows you select 4x2, 4x4 High or 4x4Low operation.
•Uses auto-manual hub locks. When setto auto, the hubs engage anddisengage automatically based on the4x4 mode you select. When set to lock,the hubs remain engaged at all times.
•Increases fuel economy when used inthe hub lock's recommended automode.
Note:Auto-manual hub locks manuallylock by rotating the hub lock control fromauto to lock.
Note:Hub locks should be in auto modewhen in 4x2 mode. If hub locks are in lockmode in 4x2 mode, there will be additionalnoise from the front axle.
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FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE
PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: Vehicles with a highercenter of gravity (utility and four-wheeldrive vehicles) handle differently thanvehicles with a lower center of gravity(passenger cars). Avoid sharp turns,excessive speed and abrupt steering inthese vehicles. Failure to drive cautiouslyincreases the risk of losing control of yourvehicle, vehicle rollover, personal injuryand death.
WARNING: Do not becomeoverconfident in the ability of four-wheeldrive vehicles. Although a four-wheeldrive vehicle may accelerate better thana two-wheel drive vehicle in low tractionsituations, it won't stop any faster thantwo-wheel drive vehicles. Always driveat a safe speed.
Truck and utility vehicles can differ fromsome other vehicles. Your vehicle could behigher to allow it to travel over roughterrain without getting stuck or damagingunderbody components. The differencesthat make your vehicle so versatile alsomake it handle differently than an ordinarypassenger car. Always maintain steeringwheel control, especially in rough terrain.Since sudden changes in terrain can resultin abrupt steering wheel motion, make sureyou grip the steering wheel from theoutside. Do not grip the spokes. Drivecautiously to avoid vehicle damage fromconcealed objects such as rocks andstumps. Drive slower in strong crosswindswhich can affect the normal steeringcharacteristics of your vehicle. Beextremely careful when driving onpavement made slippery by loose sand,water, gravel, snow or ice.
Note:Your vehicle may come with a frontair dam that can become damaged (due toreduced ground clearance) when taking yourvehicle off-road. This air dam can be takenoff by removing 15 bolts.
Parking
WARNING: If the parking brake isfully released, but the brake warninglamp remains illuminated, the brakesmay not be working properly. Have yourvehicle checked as soon as possible.
WARNING: Apply the parkingbrake, shift into park (P), switch theignition off and remove the key beforeyou leave your vehicle. Failure to followthis instruction could result in personalinjury or death.
On some four-wheel drive vehicles, whenthe transfer case is in the neutral (N)position, the engine and transmissiondisconnects from the rest of the driveline.Therefore, your vehicle is free to roll evenif the automatic transmission is in park (P).Do not leave the vehicle unattended withthe transfer case in the neutral (N)position. Always set the parking brake fullyand turn off the ignition when leaving yourvehicle.
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE
LIMITATIONS
Do not use four-wheel drive high orfour-wheel drive low mode on dry, hardsurface roads. Doing so can produceexcessive noise, increase tire wear and candamage drive components. Four-wheeldrive high or four-wheel drive low modesare intended for consistently slippery orloose surfaces. Use of four low mode onthese surfaces could produce some noise,such as occasional clunks, but should not
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damage drive components. Whentransitioning from consistently loose orslippery surfaces, be sure the four-wheeldrive system is not mechanically blockedonce on dry, hard surface roads intwo-wheel drive high.
Operating Four-Wheel Drive witha Spare or Worn Tires
Your four-wheel drive system is notintended to provide full function with tiresthat have different levels of wear or witha dissimilar spare tire. Incorrect use offour-wheel drive with such tires can causesystem damage.
If there is a difference in the level of wearamong tires on the vehicle or if you installa dissimilar spare tire on the vehicle, do notuse 4WD High or 4WD Low (if equipped)other than to get your vehicle unstuck.After getting your vehicle unstuck, shift to2H by performing the following steps:
1.Come to a stop on a flat, horizontalsurface
2.Shift the transmission to park (P) forautomatic transmissions and neutral(N) for manual transmissions.
3.Switch to two-wheel drive mode.
4.Shift the transmission to reverse (R).
5.Shift the transmission to drive (D) forautomatic transmissions and to firstgear for manual transmissions. Thisensures the transfer case system is nottrapped in place.
Mechanical Shift Blocking
On four-wheel drive vehicles with amechanically locked four-wheel drive highmode, the transfer case distributes torqueto the front wheels by mechanicallyinterlocking the front and rear driveshaftstogether. Various external factors affectshifting performance of this type of systemincluding, but not limited to:
•Vehicle acceleration.
•Dissimilar tire sizes.
•Steering input.
If the system detects a mechanical shiftblockage at speed after you selecttwo-wheel drive high, the message "4x4Unable to Disengage See Manual", coulddisplay momentarily. If this messagedisplays, one or more of the followingactions can relieve the mechanical shiftblock:
•Momentary acceleration.
•Momentary braking.
•Bringing the vehicle to a stop.
•Shifting the transmission to neutral andback to drive.
•Shifting the transmission to reverseand back to drive.
•Driving the vehicle around a tight turnat a slow speed.
SWITCHING FOUR-WHEEL
DRIVE ON AND OFF
A vehicle that comes with four-wheel drive,when selected, has the ability to use allfour wheels to power itself. This increasestraction, which may enable you to safelydrive over terrain and road conditions thata conventional two-wheel drive vehiclecannot.
On some four-wheel drive models, theinitial shift from two-wheel drive tofour-wheel drive while the vehicle ismoving can cause a momentary clunk andratcheting sound. These sounds are normalas the front drivetrain comes up to speedand are not cause for concern.
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SELECTING A FOUR-WHEEL
DRIVE MODE
The drive mode control is on theinstrument panel.
Press the four-wheel drive mode buttonthat best fits the current driving conditions.You can select two-wheel drive high (2H)or four-wheel drive high (4H) at a stop orwhile driving. When the shift is complete,the mode you select appears in theinstrument cluster display. While shifting,the lights on the drive mode control canflash and you could see messages in theinstrument cluster display indicating thata shift is in progress or to release theaccelerator pedal to improve shiftperformance.
Note:Momentarily releasing the acceleratorpedal while a shift in progress messagedisplays improves engagement ordisengagement performance.
Note:Do not perform this operation whencruise control or trail control is selected andactive. The system may not shift asexpected.
Note:Do not perform this operation if therear wheels are slipping, when making atight turn or when applying the acceleratorpedal. The system may not shift asexpected.
Note:You could hear some noise as thesystem shifts or engages, this is normal.
If the system detects a fault, a warningmessage appears in the instrument clusterdisplay. See Four-Wheel Drive –Information Messages (page 243).
Shifting to or from Four-WheelDrive Low (4L)
To select or exit four-wheel drive low (4L):
1.Bring your vehicle to a speed of 3 mph(5 km/h) or less.
2.Place the transmission in neutral (N)
3.Press the desired four-wheel drivebutton on the drive mode control.
A message appears in the instrumentcluster display indicating a four-wheeldrive shift is in progress. If any of the aboveshift conditions are not present, the shiftwill not occur and information guiding youthrough the proper shifting proceduresappears in the instrument cluster display.If there is a transfer case tooth blockage amessage appears in the instrument clusterdisplay. To alleviate this condition, placethe transmission in a forward gear, moveyour vehicle forward approximately 5 ft(1.5 m), and shift the transmission back toneutral (N) to allow the transfer case tocomplete the range shift.
Note:You could hear some noise as thesystem shifts or engages, this is normal.
If the system detects a fault, a warningmessage appears in the instrument clusterdisplay. See Four-Wheel Drive –Information Messages (page 243).
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