2013 FORD F650 towing

Towing the Vehicle with the Rear Wheels Suspended
Note:To avoid damage to the cab roof or air deflector when towing the
vehicle backward (rear wheels suspended), the air deflector must be
removed.
Whenever possible, it is preferable to tow a disabled vehicle from the
rear by raising the rear of the chassis. When towing a vehicle with the
rear of the chassis suspended, the front wheels must be locked in the
straight-ahead position.
Vehicles equipped with a manual transmission must have at least 1.0 pint
(0.5 liter) of transmission fluid drained from the case. This prevents the
transmission fluid from entering the clutch housing and saturating the
clutch discs. Make sure that the transmission fluid is replaced before the
vehicle is returned to service.
Towing Vehicles Equipped with a Driver-controlled Differential
Lock
Note:If the vehicle must be towed to a service facility with the drive
axle wheels on the ground, it is necessary to remove the axle shafts
before the vehicle is towed.
A. Side gear
B. Differential (plain) case half
C. Shift collar in the locked position
D. Actuator assembly and shift fork
E. Axle shaft
F. Interference between the shift
collar and housing
G. Shift collar in the unlocked
position
H. Outer splines: axle shaft to collar
I. Shift collar and differential case
splines
J. Inner splines: axle shaft to side
gear
E
D
CB
A
J
IH
G
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Removing Axle Shafts before Towing
1. Shift the main differential to the unlocked (disengaged) position; the
differential lock light turns off.
2. Remove the capscrews and washers or stud nuts and washers from
flanges of both axle shafts.
3. Loosen the tapered dowels in the flanges of both axle shafts by
holding a 1
12inch diameter brass drift or hammer against the axle
shaft center and hitting it with a five or six pound hammer.Note:Do
not use a chisel or wedge to loosen the axle shafts and dowels. Use
of a chisel or wedge can damage the hub, axle shafts and oil seals.
4. Remove the tapered dowels and both axle shafts from the axle
assembly.
5. Assemble a cover over openings of both wheel ends to prevent loss of
lubricant and keep dirt away from the wheel bearing cavities.
Note:One of the axle shafts has two sets of splines. One set to engage
with the differential side gear and one set to engage with the shift collar
for the differential lock. It may be necessary to rotate the shaft slightly
to align the gear spline teeth with the shift collar teeth in order to
remove the axle shaft.
Installing the Axle Shafts
1. Remove the covers from the wheel ends.
2. Shift the differential lock to the unlocked (disengaged) position.
3. Install the axle shafts.
•Place the gaskets on the wheel hub studs.
•Push the right-hand axle shaft and gasket into the wheel end and
housing until the shaft stops against the differential shift collar.
•Push down and in on the axle shaft flange and rotate the shaft
until the splines of the shaft and shift collar are engaged.
•Push the axle shaft further into the housing until the shaft stops
against the differential side gear.
•Push down on the axle shaft flange and rotate the shaft until the
splines of the shaft and side gear are engaged.
•Push the axle shaft completely into the housing until the axle
shaft flange and the gasket are flush against the wheel hub.
•Install the left-hand axle shaft and gasket into the wheel end.
4. If tapered dowels are required, install them at each stud and into the
flange of the axle shaft. Use a punch or drift and hammer, if needed.
5. Install the fasteners and tighten to correct torque value. See the
Workshop Manual.
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ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
Vehicles Sold in the U.S.: Getting Roadside Assistance
To fully assist you should you have a vehicle concern, Ford Motor
Company offers a complimentary roadside assistance program. This
program is separate from the New Vehicle Limited Warranty and is not
applicable to vehicles sold in Canada. The services are available:
•24-hours, seven days a week
•for the New Vehicle Limited Warranty period (U.S.) of two years
(unlimited miles).
Roadside assistance covers:
•battery jump start
•lock-out assistance (Key replacement cost is the customer’s
responsibility.)
•towing – Ford eligible vehicles towed to an authorized dealer within
35 miles (56 kilometers) of the disablement location or to the nearest
authorized dealer. If a member requests to be towed to an authorized
dealer more than 35 miles (56 kilometers) from the disablement
location, the member shall be responsible for any mileage costs in
excess of 35 miles (56 kilometers).
Trailers shall be covered up to $200 if the disabled eligible vehicle
requires service at the nearest authorized dealer. If the trailer is disabled,
but the towing vehicle is operational, the trailer does not qualify for any
roadside services.
Vehicles Sold in the U.S.: Using Roadside Assistance
Complete the roadside assistance identification card and place it in your
wallet for quick reference. This card is found in the owner’s information
portfolio in the glove compartment.
U.S. Ford vehicle customers who require Roadside Assistance, call
1-800-241-3673.
If you need to arrange roadside assistance for yourself, Ford Motor
Company reimburses a reasonable amount for towing to the nearest
dealership within 35 miles (56 kilometers). To obtain reimbursement
information, U.S. Ford vehicle customers call 1-800-241-3673. Customers
are asked to submit their original receipts.
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for adults .................42–43, 45, 47
for children .........................28, 33
safety belt maintenance ...........51
seat belt maintenance ..............51
warning light and chime ..........48
Safety restraints - LATCH
anchors ........................................36
Safety seats for children ......28, 33
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................281
Seat belts (see Safety
restraints) ....................................42
Seats
child safety seats ................28, 33
front seats .................................96
heated ........................................99
Selecting your media source
(USB, Line in, BT audio) .........350
Setting the clock ...................79–80
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................263, 280
Specification chart, lubricants..264
Starting your vehicle ........103, 105
jump starting ..........................185
Steering .....................................212
Steering wheel ............................54
controls ......................................54
tilting .........................................54
Suspension ........................171, 214
SYNC® AppLink™ ...................346
SYNC® customer support ........320
SYNC® Services ........................343
T
Tail lamps
bulb replacement ....................239Temperature control
(see Climate control) .................88
Text messaging .........................331
Text messaging (sending,
downloading, deleting) .....331, 333
Tilt steering wheel ......................54
Tires ...........................................252
Towing .......................................175
trailer towing ..........................175
wrecker ....................................179
Traction control ........................164
Traffic, Directions and
Information ................................343
Transmission .....................132, 136
automatic operation ...............136
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....136
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................223
fluid, checking and adding
(manual) .................................225
fluid, refill capacities ..............277
lubricant specifications ..........264
manual operation ....................132
Turn signal ..................................58
U
Upfitter controls .......................172
UREA .........................................120
USB port ......................................84
Using privacy mode ..................328
V
Vehicle health report ................341
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..................................281–282
Vehicle loading ..........................174
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Ventilating your vehicle ...........104
Voice commands in media
mode ..........................................348
Voice commands in phone
mode ..........................................325
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......68
Washer fluid ..............................232Water, Driving through .............183
Wheels .......................................258
Windows
power .........................................59
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers ..........................................55
checking and adding fluid .....232
replacing wiper blades ...........236
Wrecker towing .........................179
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