2010 FORD SUPER DUTY maintenance

Care should be taken whenever diesel fuel is stored. Use only clean,
approved containers which will prevent the entry of dirt or water.
Diesel fuel must not be stored in a galvanized container. The fuel will
dissolve the zinc in a galvanized container. The zinc will then remain in
the solution until it is run through the engine where it will be deposited
in the fuel injectors causing expensive-to-repair damage.
Diesel fuel dispensing nozzle fill rate
This truck is equipped with a fuel fill pipe which is able to accept fuel up
to 20 gallons per minute from an 118” fuel dispensing nozzle. Pumping fuel
at greater flow rates may result in premature nozzle shut-off or spitback.
Fuel filler cap
Your fuel tank filler cap has an indexed design with a 1/4 turn on/off
feature.
When fueling your vehicle:
1. Turn the engine off.
2. Carefully turn the filler cap counterclockwise until it spins off.
3. Pull to remove the cap from the fuel filler pipe.
4. To install the cap, align the tabs on the cap with the notches on the
filler pipe.
5. Turn the filler cap clockwise 1/4 of a turn until it clicks at least once.
If you must replace the fuel filler cap, replace it with a fuel filler
cap that is designed for your vehicle. The vehicle warranty may
be void for any damage to the fuel tank or fuel system if the
correct genuine Ford or Motorcraft fuel filler cap is not used.
WARNING:The fuel system may be under pressure. If the fuel
filler cap is venting vapor or if you hear a hissing sound, wait
until it stops before completely removing the fuel filler cap. Otherwise,
fuel may spray out and injure you or others.
WARNING:If you do not use the proper fuel filler cap,
excessive pressure or vacuum in the fuel tank may damage the
fuel system or cause the fuel cap to disengage in a collision, which may
result in possible personal injury.
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FUEL FILTER/WATER SEPARATOR
Fuel Conditioner Module (FCM - E-Series)
The vehicle is equipped with a Fuel Conditioning Module (FCM) located
on the driver-side of the vehicle next to the transmission case.
Water should be drained from the
module assembly whenever the
warning light comes on. The WATER
IN FUEL light will come on when
approximately 0.2 pints (100 ml) of water accumulates in the module. If
water level is allowed to exceed this level, the water may be passed
through to the engine and may cause FIE (Fuel Injection Equipment)
damage.
Horizontal Fuel Conditioner Module (HFCM - F-Super Duty)
The vehicle is equipped with a Horizontal Fuel Conditioning Module
(HFCM) located on the frame-rail under the driver-side floorboard near
the transmission
Water should be drained from the
module assembly whenever the
warning light comes on. The WATER
IN FUEL light will come on when
approximately 0.13–0.16 pints (60–75 ml) of water accumulates in the
module. If water level is allowed to exceed this level, the water may be
passed through to the engine and may cause FIE (Fuel Injection
Equipment) damage.
DRAINING THE HFCM AND CHANGING THE ENGINE AND
VEHICLE FUEL FILTERS
Your vehicle is equipped with two fuel filters; one is mounted on top of
the engine.On F-Super Duty,the second filter, inside the HFCM, is
mounted inside the frame rail under the driver-side floorboard near the
transmission.On E-Series,the second filter, inside the FCM, is mounted
on the driver-side of the vehicle next to the transmission case.On all
vehicles,both filters should be replaced at the same time. Regular fuel
filter changes are an important part of engine maintenance; failing to
keep with the scheduled maintenance could lead to engine performance
issues and/or fuel injection system damage. Refer to theScheduled
maintenance guidechapter of this supplement for more information.
Refer toMotorcraft part numberslater in this chapter for the fuel filter
replacement part number. This part number includes filters and seals for
both the engine-mounted and frame-mounted filters.
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1. Stop the vehicle andshut offthe engine.
WARNING:The vehicle must be stopped with the engine off
when draining the HFCM/FCM. Fuel may ignite if the separator
is drained while the engine is running or vehicle is moving.
2. Locate the HFCM and place an appropriate container under the drain
port (see illustration).
•E-Series
F-Super Duty
3. Rotate drain lever to the outward position. Allow the HFCM/FCM to
drain for approximately 25 seconds or until clean fuel is observed. Rotate
the lever towards the housing until it is firmly seated.
4. Verify that the drain valve is closed and latched, then remove the
container from under the vehicle.
5. Restart the engine and check WATER IN FUEL indicator light; it
should not be illuminated. If it continues to illuminate, have the fuel
system checked and repaired.
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Removal - FCM filter (E-Series)
1. Remove the fuel filter cap by
turning counterclockwise.
2. Remove and discard the old fuel
filter element.
3. Carefully clean the mating
surfaces.
Removal - HFCM filter
1. Remove the fuel filter cap by
turning counterclockwise.
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2. Remove and discard the old fuel
filter element.
3. Carefully clean the mating
surfaces.
Removal - Engine-mounted fuel filter
•E-Series
•F-Super Duty
1. Remove the fuel filter cap by turning counterclockwise.
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2. Remove and discard the old fuel filter element.
3. Carefully clean the mating surfaces.
Installation - both
The engine will not run properly if the fuel filter is not installed
in housing.
1. Install the new fuel filter and cap seal into the fuel filter housing.
Refer toMotorcraft part numberslater in this chapter for the fuel filter
part number.
2. Tighten cap onto fuel filter housing slowly, allowing fuel to soak into
the fuel filter element. Tighten cap until it contacts the housing.
Turn the ignition key to on for 30 seconds, then turn it to off. Do this a
total of six times in a row to purge any trapped air from the fuel system.
Replace the filter bowl O-ring with new seal (included in filter kit) every
time you service the filter.
After filter service, a no start or rough running engine may indicate that
air is entering the system through the filter bowl seal or drain. Make sure
the drain lever is pointing rearward and stowed against the HFCM case.
Using a fuel which has more than average impurities may require
the fuel filter to be replaced more frequently than the service
interval specifies.
ENGINE OIL
Checking the engine oil level
Because it is normal to add some oil between oil changes, check your
engine oil level each time you stop for fuel. To check the engine oil level
consistently and accurately, the following procedure is recommended:
1. Have engine at normal operating temperature (at least into the
NORMAL range on the engine coolant temperature gauge).
2. Park the vehicle on a level surface, then turn off the engine and open
the hood.
3. Allow at least20 minutesafter engine shutdown to ensure that the
oil contained in the upper parts of the engine has returned to the oil
pan.
4. Protecting yourself from engine heat, pull out the dipstick, wipe it
clean and reinsert fully.
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5. Read oil level on both sides of dipstick and use highest level (reading)
for the actual engine oil level.
6. Maintain the oil level between MIN and MAX or the ADD and
OPERATING RANGE on the dipstick by adding oil as required. The
distance from MIN to MAX or ADD to OPERATING RANGE on the
dipstick represents 2.0 quarts (1.9L). Do not overfill. If the oil level
exceeds MAX or OPERATING RANGE, oil consumption may result.
Engine oil specifications
To help achieve acceptable engine performance and durability, it is
important that only engine oils of good quality are used in your diesel
engine and it is changed at the recommended interval. For normal or
severe service, use Motorcraft oil or an equivalent oil conforming to Ford
specification WSS-M2C171–E or API service categories CJ-4 or CJ-4/SM.
It is important to use these oils because they are compatible with the
emission control equipment of your vehicle to meet the more stringent
emission standards.
The use of correct oil viscosities for diesel engines is important for
satisfactory operation. Determine which oil viscosity best suits the
temperature range you expect to encounter for the next service interval
from the following SAE viscosity grade chart.
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•An engine block heater must be used at temperatures below
–10°F (–23°C).
•Use the same engine oil and filter change intervals when using
synthetic engine oil.
•Heavier SAE 15W–40 and SAE 5W–40 engine oils are
recommended for temperature over 50°F (10°C) and must be
used for heavy duty driving and trailer towing.
A symbol has been developed by the
American Petroleum Institute (API)
to help you select the proper engine
oil. It will be included on the oil
container you purchase. The top
section of the symbol shows the oil
performance by the API designation.
This should match the owner guide recommendation. The center section
will show the SAE viscosity grade
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