POWER STROKE DIESEL ENGINE
Your new diesel engine will feel, drive and function somewhat differently
than a gasoline engine. Therefore it is very important that you read and
thoroughly familiarize yourself and others operating the vehicle with this
guide.A special procedure for turning off the diesel engine is in the
Drivingchapter. It is important to read and understand this
material in order to maintain the best service life for your engine.
This guide will acquaint you with the Power Stroke diesel engine. It
provides recommendations on engine care and operating procedures. For
complete vehicle information, also refer to theOwner’s Guideincluded
with the vehicle. It also describes equipment and gives specifications for
equipment that was in effect when this guide was approved for printing,
and should be considered a permanent part of the vehicle.
Some aftermarket products may cause severe engine/transmission
and/or exhaust system damage;refer to theWarranty Guidefor
more information.Your vehicle’s powertrain control systems can
detect and store information about vehicle modifications that
increase horsepower and torque output such as whether or not
performance-enhancing powertrain components commonly
referred to as “performance chips” have been used. This
information cannot be erased and will stay in the system’s
memory even if the modification is removed. The information can
be retrieved by Ford Motor Company, Ford of Canada, Ford of
Mexico and service and repair facilities when servicing your
vehicle. This information may be used to determine if repairs will
be covered by warranty.
Ford may discontinue models or change specifications without any notice
and without incurring obligations.
Important notice
Ford vehicles are suitable for producing ambulances only if equipped
with the Ford ambulance preparation package. In addition, Ford urges
ambulance manufacturers to follow the recommendation of theFord
Incomplete Vehicle Manual, Ford Truck Body Builder’s Layout Book
(and pertinent supplements) and theQualified Vehicle Modifiers
Guidelines.Using a Ford vehicle without the Ford ambulance
preparation package to produce an ambulance voids the Ford warranty
and could result in elevated underbody temperatures, fuel
overpressurization and the risk of fuel expulsion and fires. To determine
whether the vehicle is equipped with the Ford ambulance preparation
Introduction
2
2012 Diesel(67l)
Supplement(supplement), 1st Printing
Arabic_(LHD)(gc_lhd)
Engine coolant change interval
Initial change 6 years or 100,000 miles (160,000 km)
(whichever comes first), or as indicated from the
coolant tests for concentration (freeze-point) or
additive strength (corrosion inhibitor)
After initial change Every 3 years or 50,000 miles (80,000 km), or as
indicated from the coolant tests for concentration
(freeze-point) or additive strength (corrosion
inhibitor)
Use engine coolant specified in theMaintenance product
specifications and capacitiestable in theMaintenance and
Specificationschapter
Refer toSpecial operating conditionslater in this chapter
Check every month
Engine air filter restriction gauge
Fuel filter/water separator; drain if necessary (or if indicated by the
message center)
Holes/Slots in the tail pipe to make sure they are functional and clear
of debris
Retightening lug nuts*
Vehicles with single
rear wheelsRetighten the lug nuts to the specified torque at
500 miles (800 km) after any wheel disturbance
(tire rotation, changing a flat tire, wheel removal,
etc).
Vehicles with dual
rear wheelsRetighten the wheel lug nuts to the specified
torque at 100 miles (160 km), and again at
500 miles (800 km) of new vehicle operation and
after any wheel disturbance (tire rotation,
changing a flat tire, wheel removal, etc).
*Refer toWheel lug nut torque specificationsin yourOwner’s Guide
for the proper lug nut torque specification
Scheduled Maintenance Guide
71
2012 Diesel(67l)
Supplement(supplement), 1st Printing
Arabic_(LHD)(gc_lhd)
