2014 FORD F250 steering wheel

Towing a trailer or using a car-top carrier
Inspect and lubricate U-joints.
Inspect frequently, service
as required
See axle maintenance items under Exceptions.
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal
noise, wear, looseness or drag.
Every 5000 miles (8000
km)
Rotate tires*
, inspect tires for wear and measure tread
depth.
Change engine oil and filter.
Every 5000 miles (8000
km) or six months
Inspect and lubricate U-joints.
Replace front wheel bearing grease and grease seals if
non-sealed bearings are used.
Every 30000 miles (48000
km)
Change the transfer case fluid (Four-wheel drive vehicles).
Every 60000 miles (96000
km)
* Vehicles with dual rear wheels should rotate the front wheels when specified; rear wheels
only if unusual wear is noted. Extensive idling or low-speed driving for long distances, as in heavy commercial use
(such as delivery, taxi, patrol car or livery)
Replace engine air filter.
Inspect frequently, service
as required
Inspect brake system.
Every 5000 miles (8000
km)
Inspect wheels and related components for abnormal
noise, wear, looseness or drag.
Lubricate control arm and steering ball joints if equipped
with grease fittings.
Rotate tires*
, inspect tires for wear and measure tread
depth.
Inspect and lubricate U-joints.
Every 5000 miles (8000
km) or six months
Change engine oil and filter.
Every 5000 miles (8000
km), six months or 200
engine hours
435
Super Duty (TFA) Scheduled Maintenance

Extensive idling or low-speed driving for long distances, as in heavy commercial use
(such as delivery, taxi, patrol car or livery)
Replace front wheel bearing grease and grease seals if
non-sealed bearings are used.
Every 30000 miles (48000
km)
Change transfer case fluid (Four-wheel drive vehicles).
Every 60000 miles (96000
km)
Replace spark plugs.
* Vehicles with dual rear wheels should rotate the front wheels when specified; rear wheels
only if unusual wear is noted. Operating in dusty or sandy conditions (such as unpaved or dusty roads)
Replace engine air filter.
Inspect frequently, service
as required
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal
noise, wear, looseness or drag.
Every 5000 miles (8000
km)
Rotate tires*
, inspect tires for wear and measure tread
depth.
Change engine oil and filter.
Every 5000 miles (8000
km) or six months
Inspect and lubricate U-joints.
Replace front wheel bearing grease and grease seals if
non-sealed bearings are used.
Every 30000 miles (48000
km)
Change rear axle fluid (F-450 and F-550 only).
Every 50000 miles (80000
km)
Change transfer case fluid (Four-wheel drive vehicles).
Every 60000 miles (96000
km)
* Vehicles with dual rear wheels should rotate the front wheels when specified; rear wheels
only if unusual wear is noted. Off-road operation
Inspect steering linkage, ball joints and U-joints, Lubricate
if equipped with grease fittings.
Inspect frequently, service
as required
Replace engine air filter.
Change engine oil and filter.
Every 5000 miles (8000
km) or six months
436
Super Duty (TFA) Scheduled Maintenance

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
447
Super Duty (TFA) Index

Fuel Consumption........................................138
Calculating Fuel Economy.............................. 138
Filling the Tank.................................................... 138
Fuel Filter
........................................................235
Fuel Quality.....................................................135
Choosing the Right Fuel................................... 135
Choosing the Right Fuel With a Flex Fuel Vehicle (If Equipped)................................... 135
Diesel Engine........................................................ 135
Octane Recommendations............................ 135
Fuel Shutoff
..................................................205
Fuses.................................................................214
Fuse Specification Chart............................215 Passenger Compartment Fuse
Panel................................................................. 220
Power Distribution Box..................................... 215
G
Garage Door Opener See: Universal Garage Door Opener.............119
Gauges................................................................75 Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge.............76
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge................................ 76
Fuel Gauge.............................................................. 76
Information Display.............................................. 77
Transmission Fluid Temperature Gauge................................................................... 76
General Information on Radio Frequencies...................................................46
General Maintenance Information.......430 Multi-point Inspection..................................... 432
Owner Checks and Services........................... 431
Protecting Your Investment.......................... 430
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?......................... 430
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?..................................................... 430
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada...........................................................211
Getting the Services You Need..............208 Away From Home............................................. 208
Global Opening...............................................70 Opening the Windows........................................ 70
H
Handbrake See: Parking Brake.............................................. 161Hazard Warning Flashers
.........................205
HDC See: Using Hill Descent Control.................... 168
Head Restraints............................................108 Adjusting the Head Restraint........................ 109
Heated Seats...................................................115
Heated Steering Wheel
................................62
Heated Windows and Mirrors..................106
Heated Exterior Mirror...................................... 106
Heated Rear Window....................................... 106
Heating See: Climate Control......................................... 103
Hill Start Assist...............................................161 Using Hill Start Assist........................................ 161
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate..........................................................105
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes............................................................160
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood...........223
I
Ignition Switch
...............................................130
In California (U.S. Only)............................209
Information Display Control
........................61
Type 1........................................................................\
. 61
Type 2....................................................................... 62
Information Displays
......................................81
General Information............................................. 81
Information....................................................389 911 Assist............................................................... 395
Alerts...................................................................... 395
Calendar............................................................... 395
Sirius Travel Link................................................ 392
SYNC Services (If Equipped, United States Only)................................................................. 390
Vehicle Health Report...................................... 397
450
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
451
Super Duty (TFA) Index

Speed Control
See: Cruise Control............................................. 174
Stability Control............................................165 Principle of Operation....................................... 165
Starter Switch See: Ignition Switch........................................... 130
Starting a Gasoline Engine.........................131 Cold Weather Starting (Flexible Fuel
Vehicles Only).................................................. 131
Failure to Start...................................................... 131
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes................132
Important Ventilating Information...............132
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Moving................................................................. 131
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Stationary.......................................................... 131
Starting and Stopping the Engine.........130
General Information.......................................... 130
Steering.............................................................175
Steering Wheel
...............................................60
Storage Compartments.............................129
Sunroof See: Moonroof....................................................... 73
Sun Visors
..........................................................73
Illuminated Vanity Mirror.................................... 73
Slide-on-rod........................................................... 73
Supplementary Restraints System.........36 Principle of Operation........................................ 36
Symbols Glossary
.............................................7
SYNC™ Applications and Services........................................................328
911 Assist............................................................... 328
SYNC AppLink.................................................... 334
SYNC Services: Traffic, Directions & Information (TDI) (If Equipped, Unites
States Only)..................................................... 331
Vehicle Health Report...................................... 330
SYNC™.............................................................313 General Information.......................................... 313
SYNC™ Troubleshooting
.........................343
T
Tailgate.............................................................183 Bed Extender........................................................ 185
Tailgate Lock........................................................ 183
Tailgate Removal................................................ 184
Tailgate Step........................................................ 184Technical Specifications
See: Capacities and Specifications............292
Terrain Response
..........................................168
Principle of Operation...................................... 168
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only)........................210
Tire Care
..........................................................256
Glossary of Tire Terminology......................... 257
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................................................. 256
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall........................................................... 258
Temperature A B C............................................. 257
Traction AA A B C.............................................. 256
Treadwear............................................................ 256
Tire Pressure Monitoring System...........273 Changing Tires With a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System........................................ 274
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System ....................................... 275
Tires See: Wheels and Tires..................................... 254
Towing a Trailer..............................................187 Load Placement.................................................. 187
Towing Points
................................................196
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels..........................................................198
Emergency Towing............................................ 198
Recreational Towing......................................... 198
Towing...............................................................187
Traction Control
............................................163
Principle of Operation....................................... 163
Trailer Sway Control....................................188
Transfer Case Fluid Check........................234
Transmission Code Designation............295
Transmission..................................................142
Transmission See: Transmission.............................................. 142
Transporting the Vehicle............................197
U
Under Hood Overview - 6.2L...................224
Under Hood Overview - 6.8L...................225
Universal Garage Door Opener
................119
CAR2U® Home Automation System...........119
HomeLink Wireless Control System............122
USB Port
...........................................................312
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