2014 FORD F250 4WD

PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
The traction control system helps avoid
drive wheel spin and loss of traction.
If your vehicle begins to slide, the system
applies the brakes to individual wheels
and, when needed, reduces engine power
at the same time. If the wheels spin when
accelerating on slippery or loose surfaces,
the system reduces engine power in order
to increase traction.
USING TRACTION CONTROL
(Dual rear wheel vehicles only)
In certain situations (for example, stuck in
snow or mud), it may be beneficial to turn
the traction control system off. This allows
the wheels to spin with full engine power.
Turn the traction control system off by
pressing the stability control button
located on the instrument panel.
If you cannot turn the system off, see the
MyKey chapter for more information.
Placing your vehicle into four-wheel drive
mode automatically disables traction
control. Traction control operation will
resume when you place your vehicle back
into two-wheel drive mode.
Engine only traction control
(Dual rear wheel vehicles only)
Traction control system
Stability control OFF
indicator
Button functions
Enabled
Not illuminated
Default at start-up
Disabled
Illuminated
Button pressed momentarily
Enabled
Not illuminated
Button pressed again after
deactivation
Disabled
Illuminated
Transfer case switched to
4WD*
*Engaging 4WD automatically disables the traction control system.
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AdvanceTrac with RSC Features
(Single rear wheels only)
Enabled
Enabled
Enabled
Not illuminated
Button pressed
again after
deactivation
Disabled
Disabled
Disabled
Illuminated
Transfer case
switched to
4WD Low 3
1 Electronic stability control has reduced sensitivity compared to fully active system.
2 Lamp light starts blinking for four seconds after entering the press and hold state.
3 Engaging 4WD Low locked automatically disables roll stability control, electronic stability
control and the traction control system.
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Super Duty (TFA) Stability Control

Follow the severe duty schedule in your
Scheduled Maintenance information for
engine oil and transmission fluid change
intervals.
Snowplowing with your Airbag
Equipped Vehicle
WARNINGS
Do not attempt to service, repair, or
modify the airbag supplemental
restraint system (SRS) or its fuses.
See your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer. Additional equipment such as
snowplow equipment may affect the
performance of the airbag sensors
increasing the risk of injury. Please refer to
the Body Builders Layout Book for
instructions about the appropriate
installation of additional equipment. All occupants of the vehicle,
including the driver, should always
properly wear their safety belts, even
when provided with an airbag
supplemental restraint system (SRS). Your vehicle is equipped with a driver and
passenger airbag supplemental restraint
system. The supplemental restraint system
will activate in certain frontal and offset
frontal collisions when the vehicle sustains
sufficient frontal deceleration.
Careless or high speed driving while
plowing snow that results in sufficient
vehicle decelerations can deploy the
airbag. Such driving also increases the risk
of accidents
Never remove or defeat the tripping
mechanisms designed into the snow
removal equipment by its manufacturer.
Doing so may cause damage to the vehicle
and the snow removal equipment as well
as possible airbag deployment. Engine temperature while plowing
When driving with a plow, your engine may
run at a higher temperature than normal
because the attached snowplow blade will
restrict airflow to the radiator.
•
If you are driving more than 14.91 mi
(24 km) at temperatures above
freezing, angle the plow blade either
full left or full right to provide
maximum airflow to the radiator.
• If you are driving less than
14.91 mi
(24 km) at speeds up to 44.7 mph
(72 km/h) in cold weather, you will not
need to worry about blade position to
provide maximum airflow.
Transmission operation while
plowing WARNING
Do not spin the wheels at over
34.2 mph (55 km/h)
. The tires may
fail and injure a passenger or
bystander. •
Shift transfer case to
4L (4WD Low)
when plowing in small areas at speeds
below 5 mph (8 km/h).
• Shift transfer case to
4H (4WD High)
when plowing larger areas or light snow
at higher speeds. Do not exceed 15 mph
(24 km/h).
• Do not shift the transmission from a
forward gear to
R (Reverse) until the
engine is at idle and the wheels have
stopped.
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Super Duty (TFA) Driving Hints

4
4WD
See: Four-Wheel Drive..................................... 149
A
A/C See: Climate Control......................................... 103
About This Manual...........................................7
Protecting the Environment................................ 7
ABS See: Brakes........................................................... 160
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes................................................................ 160
Accessories...................................................409 Exterior style....................................................... 409
Interior style........................................................ 409
Lifestyle................................................................ 409
Peace of mind.................................................... 409
Accessories See: Replacement Parts
Recommendation............................................ 12
Adjusting the Headlamps.........................238 Horizontal Aim Adjustment........................... 239
Vertical Aim Adjustment................................. 238
Adjusting the Pedals.....................................63
Adjusting the Steering Wheel...................60
Airbag Disposal...............................................45
Air Conditioning See: Climate Control......................................... 103
Alarm See: Anti-Theft Alarm........................................ 59
Anti-Theft Alarm............................................59 Arming the Alarm................................................. 59
Disarming the Alarm........................................... 59
Appendices.....................................................412
Audible Warnings and Indicators............80 Headlamps On Warning Chime..................... 80
Key in Ignition Warning Chime........................ 80
Parking Brake On Warning Chime.................80
Audio Control..................................................60 Media........................................................................\
. 61
Seek, Next or Previous......................................... 61
Audio Input Jack
.............................................311
Audio System.................................................301 General Information.......................................... 301Audio unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/
SYNC.............................................................303
Audio unit - Vehicles With: AM/ FM...................................................................302
Audio unit - Vehicles With: Sony AM/FM/ CD
...................................................................305
Autolamps........................................................65 Autolamps - Programmable Exit
Delay.................................................................... 66
Automatic Climate Control......................104
Automatic Transmission
............................142
Brake-Shift Interlock......................................... 146
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud or Snow.................................................................. 148
Understanding the Shift Positions of a 6– Speed Automatic Transmission.........143
Understanding the Shift Positions of the 5– Speed Automatic Transmission.........142
Understanding your SelectShift Automatic® transmission.......................... 145
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check..............................................................231
Checking Automatic Transmission Fluid (If Equipped)......................................................... 231
Auxiliary Power Points.................................127 110 Volt AC Power Points.................................. 127
12 Volt DC Power Point...................................... 127
Locations................................................................ 127
Auxiliary Switches........................................410
B
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood...........223
Booster Seats..................................................24 Types of Booster Seats...................................... 25
Brake Fluid Check
........................................234
Brakes...............................................................160 General Information.......................................... 160
Breaking-In....................................................200
Bulb Specification Chart...........................243
C
California Proposition 65..............................11
Capacities and Specifications................292 Technical Specifications................................. 296
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Super Duty (TFA) Index

Information Messages..................................92
4WD........................................................................\
. 101
AdvanceTrac ™...................................................... 92
Alarm........................................................................\
92
Diesel Messages................................................... 93
Doors and Locks................................................... 96
Drivetrain................................................................. 96
Engine....................................................................... 97
Fuel........................................................................\
.... 97
Key........................................................................\
..... 98
Maintenance.......................................................... 98
MyKey®................................................................... 98
Off Road................................................................ 100
Park Aid................................................................... 99
Park Brake............................................................... 99
Power Steering..................................................... 99
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.................100
Trailer....................................................................... 101
Installing Child Seats.....................................16 Child Seats............................................................... 16
Tether Strap Attachment.................................. 22
Tether Strap Attachment (Rear SuperCab Only)..................................................................... 23
Using Cinch Tongue Lap and Shoulder Belts (All Front Center, Super Cab and Crew
Cab Rear Center Positions).......................... 19
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts.......................... 17
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH)............................................. 21
Using Tether Straps.............................................. 21
Instrument Cluster.........................................75
Instrument Lighting Dimmer
.....................66
Interior Lamps..................................................67 Front Map Lamps (If equipped).................... 68
Rear Dome and Map Lamps............................ 68
Interior Mirror....................................................72 Auto-Dimming Mirror.......................................... 72
Introduction.........................................................7
J
Jump-Starting the Vehicle.......................205 Connecting the Jumper Cables.................... 206
Jump Starting..................................................... 206
Preparing Your Vehicle.................................... 205
Removing the Jumper Cables...................... 206K
Keyless Entry....................................................55
SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRY
KEYPAD
............................................................... 55
Keys and Remote Controls........................46
L
Lighting Control..............................................65 Headlamp Flasher............................................... 65
High Beams............................................................ 65
Lighting..............................................................65
Limited Slip Differential
.............................158
Load Carrying.................................................176
Load Limit........................................................176 Special Loading Instructions for Owners of
Pick-up Trucks and Utility-type
Vehicles............................................................. 183
Vehicle Loading - with and without a Trailer.................................................................. 176
Locking and Unlocking
.................................54
Autolock and Autounlock................................. 54
Battery Saver......................................................... 55
Illuminated Entry.................................................. 55
Power Door Locks................................................ 54
Remote Control.................................................... 54
Smart Unlocks...................................................... 54
Locks...................................................................54
Lug Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel........................ 279
M
Maintenance..................................................223 General Information.......................................... 223
Manual Climate Control
............................103
Manual Seats..................................................110
Manual Lumbar .................................................... 111
Moving the Seat Backward and Forward.............................................................. 110
Recline Adjustment............................................ 110
Media Hub
.......................................................312
Memory Function............................................111
Easy Entry and Exit Feature............................. 112
Message Center See: Information Displays.................................. 81
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Using Cruise Control....................................174
Switching Cruise Control Off.......................... 174
Switching Cruise Control On........................... 174
Using Four-Wheel Drive.............................149 4WD Indicator Lights........................................ 150
Driving Off-Road With Truck and Utility Vehicles............................................................. 153
Electronic Shift-On-the-Fly (ESOF) 4WD system............................................................... 149
How Your Vehicle Differs From Other Vehicles............................................................. 153
Manual Shift On Stop (MSOS) 4WD system............................................................... 149
Using a Manual Shift On Stop (MSOS) 4wd system............................................................... 150
Using the Electronic Shift on the Fly 4WD system................................................................ 152
Using Hill Descent Control........................168 Hill descent modes............................................ 168
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems..........................................................52
Using Snow Chains......................................273
Using Stability Control...............................165
AdvanceTrac® with Roll Stability Control ™
(RSC®).............................................................. 165
Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player.............................................................335
Accessing Your Play Menu............................. 339
Connecting Your Digital Media Player to the USB Port........................................................... 335
Media Menu Features...................................... 338
Media Voice Commands................................ 336
System Settings.................................................. 341
What's Playing?................................................. 336
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone..............317 Accessing Features through the Phone
Menu................................................................... 321
Accessing Your Phone Settings.................... 324
Making Calls........................................................ 320
Pairing a Phone for the First Time................318
Pairing Subsequent Phones........................... 318
Phone Options during an Active Call.........320
Phone Voice Commands................................. 318
Receiving Calls................................................... 320
System Settings................................................. 325
Text Messaging................................................... 323Using Traction Control
................................163
System Indicator Lights and
Messages.......................................................... 164
Using Voice Recognition
............................315
Initiating a Voice Session................................. 315
System Interaction and Feedback...............316
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only).........................210
V
Vehicle Care
...................................................247
General Information.......................................... 247
Vehicle Certification Label
.......................294
Vehicle Identification Number................294
Vehicle Storage.............................................252 Battery.................................................................... 253
Body........................................................................\
252
Brakes..................................................................... 253
Cooling system................................................... 253
Engine..................................................................... 252
Fuel system.......................................................... 253
General.................................................................. 252
Miscellaneous..................................................... 253
Removing Vehicle From Storage.................. 253
Tires........................................................................\
. 253
Ventilated Seats
............................................116
Heated and Ventilated Seats Air Filter
Replacement ................................................... 116
Ventilation See: Climate Control......................................... 103
VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number............294
Voice Control....................................................61
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