2014 FORD F250 octane

FUEL QUALITY
Note:
Do not add after-market fuel additive
products to your fuel tank. We recommend
that you use only high quality fuel without
after-market additives or other engine
treatments.
Note: Your warranty will not cover any
vehicle damage, loss of vehicle performance
or repairs to your vehicle caused by the use
of fuel not recommended.
Choosing the Right Fuel
Use only unleaded gasoline or unleaded
gasoline blended with a maximum of 15%
ethanol in your gasoline vehicle. If your
vehicle is a flex fuel vehicle (FFV), it will
have a yellow cap.
Do not use:
• Fuels containing more than 15%
ethanol or E-85 fuel.
• Fuels containing methanol.
• Fuels containing metallic based
additives, including manganese-based
compounds.
• Fuels containing the octane booster
additive, methylcyclopentadienyl
manganese tricarbonyl (MMT).
• Prohibited by law, you cannot use
leaded fuel.
Diesel Engine
Refer to the diesel supplement for
information regarding diesel fuel
recommendations and requirements of
your diesel-powered truck.
Choosing the Right Fuel With a
Flex Fuel Vehicle (If Equipped)
Note: Flex fuel vehicles will have a yellow
fuel cap. Use only unleaded gasoline or unleaded
gasoline blended with a maximum of 85%
ethanol (E-85) in your flex fuel vehicle
(FFV).
Do not use:
•
Fuels containing more than 85%
ethanol or E-100 fuel.
• Fuels containing methanol.
• Fuels containing metallic based
additives, including manganese-based
compounds.
• Fuels containing the octane booster
additive, methylcyclopentadienyl
manganese tricarbonyl (MMT).
• Prohibited by law, you cannot use
leaded fuel.
Your warranty will not cover any vehicle
damage, loss of vehicle performance or
repairs to your vehicle, caused by the use
of fuel not recommended.
It is best not to alternate repeatedly
between gasoline and E85. If you do switch
fuels, it is recommended that you add as
much fuel as possible—at least half a tank.
Do not add less than 5.0 gal (18.9 L)when
refueling. You should drive the vehicle
immediately after refueling for at least
5.0 mi (8 km)to allow the vehicle to adapt
to the change in ethanol concentration.
The recommendation if you exclusively use
E85 fuel, is to fill the fuel tank with regular
unleaded gasoline at each scheduled oil
change.
Octane Recommendations 135
Super Duty (TFA) Fuel and RefuelingE161513

We recommend regular unleaded gasoline
with a pump (R+M)/2 octane rating of 87.
Some stations offer fuels posted as regular
with an octane rating below 87, particularly
in high altitude areas. We do not
recommend fuels with an octane rating
below 87.
Do not be concerned if your engine
sometimes knocks lightly. However, if it
knocks heavily under most driving
conditions while you are using fuel with the
recommended octane rating, see your
authorized dealer to prevent any engine
damage.
RUNNING OUT OF FUEL
Avoid running out of fuel because this
situation may have an adverse effect on
powertrain components.
If you have run out of fuel:
•
You may need to cycle the ignition from
off to on several times after refueling
to allow the fuel system to pump the
fuel from the tank to the engine. On
restarting, cranking time will take a few
seconds longer than normal. With
keyless ignition, just start the engine.
Crank time will be longer than usual.
• Normally, adding 1 gallon (3.8 liters) of
fuel is enough to restart the engine. If
the vehicle is out of fuel and on a steep
grade, more than 1 gallon (3.8 liters)
may be required.
• The service engine soon indicator may
come on. For more information on the
service engine soon indicator, See
Warning Lamps and Indicators
(page 77). Refilling With a Portable Fuel
Container WARNINGS
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 cause personal injury. Do not try to pry open or push open
the fuel system with foreign objects.
This could damage the fuel system
and its seal and cause personal injury to
you or others. Use the following directions when filling
from a portable fuel container:
1.
Remove the fuel cap from the fuel filler
pipe by rotating it counter clockwise.
2. Slowly insert the portable fuel container into the fuel filler opening.
3. Fill the vehicle with fuel from the portable fuel container.
4. 4. When done, remove the portable fuel container nozzle and reinstall fuel
cap. Insert fuel cap into fuel filler
opening and turn clockwise until a click
is heard.
REFUELING WARNINGS
Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel
fire can cause severe injuries.
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.
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Super Duty (TFA) Fuel and Refueling

ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
6.8L V10 Engine
6.2L V8 Engine
Engine
413
378
Cubic inches
Minimum 87 octane
Minimum 87 octane
Required fuel
1-6-5-10-2-7-3-8-4-9
1-5-4-8-6-3-7-2
Firing order
Coil on plug
Coil on plug
Ignition system
0.039-0.043 inch (1.00-1.10mm)
0.041-0.047 inch (1.04-1.20
mm)
Spark plug gap
9.2:1
9.8:1
Compression ratio
Drivebelt Routing
6.2L Engines 6.8L Engines with A/C
6.8L Engines without A/C
292
Super Duty (TFA) Capacities and SpecificationsE163761 E163762 E163763

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