WARNING:Do not mix diesel fuel with gasoline, gasohol or
alcohol. This could cause an explosion resulting in personal
injury.
WARNING:Do not use starting fluid such as ether or gasoline.
Such fluids can cause immediate explosive damage to the engine
and possible personal injury.
WARNING:Do not use home heating oil or any diesel fuel not
intended for highway use. Red dye is used to identify fuels
intended for agricultural and non-highway use. Damage to the fuel
injection system, engine and exhaust catalyst can occur if an improper
fuel is used. Do not add gasoline, gasohol or alcohol to diesel fuel. This
practice creates a serious fire hazard and engine performance problems.
Note:Use of any fuel other than those recommended may cause
powertrain damage, a loss of vehicle performance, and repairs may not
be covered under warranty.
Use only Ultra Low Sulfur (15 ppm Sulfur Maximum) number 1-D or 2-D
diesel fuel in your diesel engine. The engine and exhaust system were
designed to only use this fuel. Look for the ULTRA-LOW SULFUR
HIGHWAY DIESEL FUEL (15 ppm Sulfur Maximum) label on fuel pumps
when purchasing your fuel.
Number 1-D or winter blend number 2-D fuel is recommended at
temperatures below 20°F (-7°C). Diesel fuel containing no more than
20% biodiesel may be used. Biodiesel fuel is a product that has been
converted from renewable fuel sources, including vegetable oil, animal fat
and cooking oil. Raw or refined vegetable oil, animal fat, cooking oil or
recycled greases should not be used. All biodiesel up to B20 must
comply with ASTM D7467 standards.
See your engine operator’s manual for additional information and
restrictions regarding use of biodiesel fuel.
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•The fuel system must be primed before attempting to restart the
engine. See your engine operator’s manual for instructions on priming
the engine.
•Use caution not to overheat and damage the starter by cranking the
engine for an excessive period of time. You may need to crank the
engine for a longer time than normal. If the engine fails to start in
30 seconds, turn the ignition to the off position and wait for
two minutes before cranking the engine again.
•Any remaining trapped air self-purges from the fuel system once the
engine starts running.
•The engine may run rough and produce white smoke while air is in
the fuel system. This is normal and should stop after a short period of
time.
SeeGeneral informationin theInformation Displayschapter for
information on Miles to Empty.
REFUELING
WARNING:Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel fire can cause
severe injuries. To help avoid injuries to you and others:
•Read and follow all the instructions on the pump island.
•Turn off your engine when you are refueling.
•Do not smoke if you are near fuel or refueling your vehicle.
•Keep sparks, flames and smoking materials away from fuel.
•Stay outside your vehicle and do not leave the fuel pump unattended
when refueling your vehicle - this is against the law in some places.
•Keep children away from the fuel pump; never let children pump
fuel.
•Do not use personal electronic devices while refueling.
Use the following guidelines to avoid electrostatic charge build-up when
filling an ungrounded fuel container:
•Place approved fuel container on the ground.
•DO NOT fill a fuel container while it is in the vehicle (including the
cargo area).
•Keep the fuel pump nozzle in contact with the fuel container while
filling.
•DO NOT use a device that would hold the fuel pump handle in the fill
position.
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Fuel Filler Cap
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 crash, which may result in
possible personal injury.
Note:If you must replace the fuel filler cap, replace it with a fuel filler
cap that is designed for your vehicle. The customer warranty may be
void for any damage to the fuel tank or fuel system if the correct
genuine Ford, Motorcraft® or other certified fuel filler cap is not used.
Your fuel tank filler cap has an indexed design with a
1 4–turn on and 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 a
1 4–turn until it clicks at least once.
If the check fuel cap light appears in the instrument cluster and stays on
after you start the engine, the fuel filler cap may not be properly
installed.
If the fuel cap light remains on, at the next opportunity, safely pull off of
the road, remove the fuel filler cap, align the cap properly and reinstall
it. The check fuel cap light may not reset immediately; it may take
several driving cycles for the indicators to turn off. A driving cycle
consists of an engine start-up (after four or more hours with the engine
off) followed by normal city and highway driving.
FUEL CONSUMPTION
Filling the Tank
The advertised capacity is the indicated capacity and the empty reserve
combined. Indicated capacity is the difference in the amount of fuel in a
full tank and a tank when the fuel gauge indicates empty. Empty reserve
is the amount of fuel in the tank after the fuel gauge indicates empty.
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SELECTIVE CATALYTIC REDUCTION (SCR) SYSTEM (DIESEL
ENGINE ONLY)
Your vehicle is equipped with a selective catalytic reduction (SCR)
system to help reduce emission levels of oxides of nitrogen from the
exhaust of the diesel engine. The system automatically injects diesel
exhaust fluid (DEF) into the exhaust system to enable proper SCR
function.
Importance of Maintaining the DEF Level
In order for the SCR system to operate properly, the DEF level must be
maintained. Generally, the DEF tank should be filled before the DEF
gauge in the instrument cluster reaches the first low level warning
(seeWarning messages and vehicle operations).
The engine control unit monitors the amount of fluid available in the
DEF tank. Failure to maintain an adequate amount of DEF in the system
generates warning messages that appear in the information display and,
unless the DEF tank is refilled, leads to a forced reduction of engine
operations.
Warning Messages and Vehicle Operations
The instrument cluster contains a DEF gauge and indicator lights to alert
you to any low DEF level conditions. The indicator lights illuminate if the
DEF gauge level drops below 0.5 gallons (1.9 liters) in the 5 gallon
(19.0 liters) DEF tank or 1 gallon (3.8 liters) in the 9 gallon (34.0 liters)
DEF tank.
Upon filling the DEF tank after a low level warning, normal operation
resumes when the vehicle is restarted.
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Continued driving without refilling results in the following actions as
required by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA):
Low DEF Level Warning Indications and Vehicle Consequences
DEF Tank LevelIndicator
LampsConsequence Remedy
Above initial
warning threshold
(Over 20% full).None. None. None.
Initial warning
threshold (20% full).DEF solid
None.
Add 1 gallon
(3.8L) DEF to
5 gallon (19.0L)
tank or 2 gallons
(7.6L) DEF to
10 gallon
(34.0L) tank. Critical warning
threshold (15% full).DEF
blinking
None.
First vehicle
consequence (12.5%
full).DEF
blinking
/
Amber engine
solid25% torque
reduction.
Second vehicle
consequence
(Empty). System
cannot maintain
DEF pressure.DEF
blinking
/
Amber engine
solid
Torque
reduction
increases
from 25% to
40% at rate of
1% each
minute.
Final vehicle
consequence
(Empty) and engine
intentionally shut
down (key off), in
extended idle for
one hour or fuel
tank refilled.DEF
blinking
/
Amber engine
solid
/
Red engine
solid
•40% torque
reduction
•5 mph
(8 km/h)
vehicle speed
limit
•1000 RPM
engine speed
limit.Add 1 gallon
(3.8L) DEF to
5 gallon (19.0L)
tank or 2 gallons
(7.6L) DEF to
10 gallon
(34.0L) tank.
Allow the
system to prime.
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Low DEF Level Warning Indications and Vehicle Consequences
for Emergency Vehicles
DEF Tank LevelIndicator
LampsConsequence Remedy
Above initial
warning threshold
(Over 25% full).None. None. None.
Below initial warning
threshold (25% full).DEF solid
None.
Add 1 gallon
(3.8L) DEF to
5 gallon (19.0L)
tank or 2 gallons
(7.6L) DEF to
10 gallon
(34.0L) tank. Critical warning
threshold (20% full).DEF
blinking
None.
First vehicle
consequence (15%
full).DEF
blinking
/
Amber engine
solid
Vehicle speed
limited to
55 mph
(88 km/h).
*
Final vehicle
consequence
(Empty) and engine
intentionally shut
down (key off) or in
extended idle for
one hour.DEF
blinking
/
Amber engine
solid
/
Red engine
solid
Vehicle speed
limited to
25 mph
(40 km/h).
**
Add 1 gallon
(3.8L) DEF to
5 gallon (19.0L)
tank or 2 gallons
(7.6L) DEF to
10 gallon
(34.0L) tank.
Allow the
system to prime.
*The vehicle speed restriction is suspended during pump operation when
using any of the following engine control modes:
•Power take-off
•Remote power take-off
•Remote throttle
•SAE J1939–commanded pressure governor.
**Those installations using a transmission tailshaft-driven power take-off
or pump during a stationary operation are also limited to 25 mph
(40 km/h) equivalent tailshaft speed during a final vehicle consequence.
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Incorrect DEF Quality Warning Indications and Vehicle
Consequences
ConditionIndicator
LampsConsequence Remedy
Correct DEF quality. None. None. None.
Initial warning when
incorrect DEF
quality is detected.Amber engine
solid
None.
Replace DEF
with
Ford-approved Initial warning one
hour after incorrect
DEF quality is
detected.Amber engine
solid
25% torque
reduction.
Initial warning three
hours after incorrect
DEF quality is
detected.Amber engine
solid
Torque
reduction
increases
from 25% to
40% at rate of
1% each
minute.
Final vehicle
consequence three
hours after incorrect
DEF quality is
detected and engine
intentionally shut
down (key off), in
extended idle for
one hour or fuel
tank refilled.
*
Amber engine
solid
/
Red engine
solid
•25% torque
reduction
•5 mph
(8 km/h)
vehicle speed
limit
•1000 RPM
engine speed
limit.
**
*
Refueling the fuel tank is defined as increasing the fuel volume level by
15%.
**Final consequence for vehicles equipped with a manual transmission is
1000 RPM. Final consequence for vehicles equipped with an automatic
transmission is 1100 RPM.
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Incorrect DEF Quality Warning Indications and Vehicle
Consequences for Emergency Vehicles
ConditionIndicator
LampsConsequence Remedy
Correct DEF quality. None. None. None.
Initial warning when
incorrect DEF
quality is detected.Amber engine
solid
None.
Replace DEF
with
Ford-approved
DEF. Initial warning
10 hours after
incorrect DEF
quality is detected.Amber engine
solid
Vehicle speed
limited to
55 mph
(88 km/h).
*
Final vehicle
consequence
20 hours after
incorrect DEF
quality is detected
and engine
intentionally shut
down (key off), in
extended idle for
one hour or fuel
tank refilled.
*
Amber engine
solid
/
Red engine
solid
Vehicle speed
limited to
25 mph
(40 km/h).
*The vehicle speed restriction is suspended during pump operation when
using any of the following engine control modes:
•Power take-off
•Remote power take-off
•Remote throttle
•SAE J1939–commanded pressure governor.
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