Off-road operation
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal
noise, wear, looseness or drag.
Rotate tires *
, inspect tires for wear and measure tread
depth.
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. Exclusive use of E85 (Flex fuel vehicles only)
If ran exclusively on E85, fill the fuel tank full with regular
unleaded fuel.
Every oil change interval
6.7L Diesel Engine
See the diesel supplement for special
operating condition information.
Exceptions
There are several exceptions to the Normal
Schedule:
Normal vehicle axle maintenance: Rear
axles and power take-off units with
synthetic fluid and light-duty trucks
equipped with Ford-design axles are
lubricated for life; do not check or change
fluid unless a leak is suspected, service is
required or the assembly has been
submerged in water. During long periods
of trailer towing with outside temperatures
above 70°F (21°C) and at wide-open
throttle for long periods above 45 mph (72
km/h), change non-synthetic rear axle fluid
every 3000 miles (4800 kilometers) or three months, whichever comes first. This
interval can be waived if the axle is filled
with 75W140 synthetic gear fluid meeting
Ford specification WSL-M2C192-A, part
number F1TZ-19580-B, or equivalent. Add
friction modifier XL-3 (EST-M2C118-A) or
equivalent for complete refill of
Traction-Lok rear axles. See Capacities
and Specifications (page 292).
Police, Taxi and Livery vehicle axle
maintenance: Change rear axle fluid every
100000 miles (160000 kilometers). Rear
axle fluid change may be waived if the axle
was filled with 75W140 synthetic gear fluid
meeting Ford specification
WSL-M2C192-A, part number
F1TZ-19580-B, or equivalent. Add four
ounces (118 milliliters) of additive friction
modifier XL-3 (EST-M2C118-A), or
equivalent, for complete refill of
Traction-Lok rear axles. Change the axle
fluid anytime the axle submerges in water.
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Information Messages..................................91
4WD........................................................................\
100
AdvanceTrac ™....................................................... 91
Alarm........................................................................\
. 91
Diesel Messages................................................... 92
Doors and Locks................................................... 95
Drivetrain................................................................. 95
Engine...................................................................... 96
Fuel........................................................................\
.... 96
Key........................................................................\
...... 97
Maintenance.......................................................... 97
MyKey®.................................................................... 97
Off Road.................................................................. 99
Park Aid................................................................... 98
Park Brake............................................................... 98
Power Steering..................................................... 98
Tire Pressure Monitoring System................... 99
Trailer...................................................................... 100
Installing Child Seats.....................................15 Child Seats............................................................... 15
Tether Strap Attachment................................... 21
Tether Strap Attachment (Rear SuperCab Only)..................................................................... 22
Using Cinch Tongue Lap and Shoulder Belts (All Front Center, Super Cab and Crew
Cab Rear Center Positions).......................... 18
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts.......................... 16
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH)........................................... 20
Using Tether Straps............................................. 20
Instrument Cluster
.........................................74
Instrument Lighting Dimmer.....................65
Interior Lamps.................................................66 Front Map Lamps (If equipped)..................... 67
Rear Dome and Map Lamps............................ 67
Interior Mirror
.....................................................71
Auto-Dimming Mirror........................................... 71
Introduction.........................................................7
J
Jump-Starting the Vehicle
.......................204
Connecting the Jumper Cables.................... 205
Jump Starting..................................................... 205
Preparing Your Vehicle.................................... 204
Removing the Jumper Cables....................... 205K
Keyless Entry....................................................54
SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRY
KEYPAD.............................................................. 54
Keys and Remote Controls.........................45
L
Lighting Control
..............................................64
Headlamp Flasher............................................... 64
High Beams............................................................ 64
Lighting..............................................................64
Limited Slip Differential
.............................156
Load Carrying..................................................174
Load Limit........................................................174
Special Loading Instructions for Owners of
Pick-up Trucks and Utility-type
Vehicles.............................................................. 181
Vehicle Loading - with and without a Trailer.................................................................. 174
Locking and Unlocking
.................................53
Autolock and Autounlock.................................. 53
Battery Saver......................................................... 54
Illuminated Entry.................................................. 54
Power Door Locks................................................ 53
Remote Control..................................................... 53
Smart Unlocks....................................................... 53
Locks...................................................................53
Lug Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel........................ 279
M
Maintenance..................................................222 General Information.......................................... 222
Manual Climate Control............................102
Manual Seats.................................................109 Manual Lumbar ................................................... 110
Moving the Seat Backward and Forward............................................................. 109
Recline Adjustment........................................... 109
Media Hub
........................................................311
Memory Function..........................................110
Easy Entry and Exit Feature.............................. 111
Message Center See: Information Displays................................ 80
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Using Cruise Control....................................172
Switching Cruise Control Off.......................... 172
Switching Cruise Control On........................... 172
Using Four-Wheel Drive.............................147 4WD Indicator Lights........................................ 148
Driving Off-Road With Truck and Utility Vehicles.............................................................. 151
Electronic Shift-On-the-Fly (ESOF) 4WD system................................................................ 147
How Your Vehicle Differs From Other Vehicles.............................................................. 151
Manual Shift On Stop (MSOS) 4WD system................................................................ 147
Using a Manual Shift On Stop (MSOS) 4wd system............................................................... 148
Using the Electronic Shift on the Fly 4WD system............................................................... 150
Using Hill Descent Control........................166 Hill descent modes............................................ 166
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems
...........................................................51
Using Snow Chains......................................273
Using Stability Control...............................163 AdvanceTrac® with Roll Stability Control ™
(RSC®).............................................................. 163
Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player............................................................334
Accessing Your Play Menu............................. 338
Connecting Your Digital Media Player to the USB Port........................................................... 334
Media Menu Features...................................... 336
Media Voice Commands................................. 334
System Settings................................................ 340
What's Playing?................................................. 334
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone.............316 Accessing Features through the Phone
Menu.................................................................. 320
Accessing Your Phone Settings.................... 323
Making Calls......................................................... 319
Pairing a Phone for the First Time................317
Pairing Subsequent Phones............................ 317
Phone Options during an Active Call..........319
Phone Voice Commands................................. 317
Receiving Calls..................................................... 319
System Settings................................................. 324
Text Messaging................................................... 322Using Traction Control.................................161
System Indicator Lights and
Messages.......................................................... 162
Using Voice Recognition
............................314
Initiating a Voice Session................................. 314
System Interaction and Feedback...............315
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)
........................209
V
Vehicle Care...................................................246 General Information......................................... 246
Vehicle Certification Label
.......................294
Vehicle Identification Number................294
Vehicle Storage..............................................251
Battery.................................................................... 252
Body........................................................................\
. 251
Brakes..................................................................... 252
Cooling system................................................... 252
Engine..................................................................... 252
Fuel system.......................................................... 252
General................................................................... 251
Miscellaneous..................................................... 252
Removing Vehicle From Storage.................. 252
Tires........................................................................\
. 252
Ventilated Seats.............................................115 Heated and Ventilated Seats Air Filter
Replacement ................................................... 115
Ventilation See: Climate Control......................................... 102
VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number............294
Voice Control
...................................................60
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W
Warning Lamps and Indicators.................75
4X2........................................................................\
..... 78
4X4 HIGH................................................................. 78
4X4 LOW................................................................. 78
Anti-Lock Braking System................................. 76
Battery...................................................................... 76
Brake System......................................................... 76
Check Fuel Cap..................................................... 76
Cruise Control........................................................ 76
Diesel Warning Lights......................................... 78
Direction Indicator................................................ 76
Door Ajar.................................................................. 76
Electronic Locking Differential........................ 76
Engine Coolant Temperature........................... 76
Engine Oil................................................................. 77
Fasten Safety Belt................................................ 77
Front Airbag............................................................. 77
High Beam............................................................... 77
Hill Descent............................................................. 77
Low Fuel Level........................................................ 77
Low Tire Pressure Warning................................ 77
Powertrain Malfunction/Reduced Power/Electronic Throttle Control............77
Service Engine Soon............................................ 77
Stability Control.................................................... 78
Stability Control Off............................................ 78
Transmission Tow/Haul..................................... 78
Washer Fluid Check....................................234
Washers See: Cleaning the Exterior.............................. 246
See: Wipers and Washers................................. 63
Waxing..............................................................247
Wheel Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel........................ 279
Wheels and Tires.........................................254 General Information......................................... 254
Technical Specifications................................ 290
Windows and Mirrors
...................................68
Windshield Washers.....................................63
Windshield Wipers.........................................63 Speed dependent wipers.................................. 63
Wipers and Washers.....................................63
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