2015 FORD F250 SUPER DUTY power steering

Check every six months
Hinges, latches and outside locks for proper operation. Lubricate if necessary.
Parking brake for proper operation.
Safety belts and seat latches for wear and function.
Safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, airbag and safety belt) for operation.
Washer spray and wiper operation. Clean or replace blades as necessary.
Multi-point Inspection
In order to keep your vehicle running right,it is important to have the systems on yourvehicle checked regularly. This can helpidentify potential issues and prevent majorproblems. We recommend having thefollowing multi-point inspection performedat every scheduled maintenance intervalto help make sure your vehicle keepsrunning great.
Multi-point inspection
Horn operationAccessory drive belt(s)
Radiator, cooler, heater and A/C hosesBattery performance
Suspension component for leaks ordamageEngine air filter
Steering and linkageExhaust system
Tires (including spare) for wear and proper
pressure**Exterior lamps and hazard warning systemoperation
Windshield for cracks, chips or pitsFluid levels*; fill if necessary
Washer spray and wiper operationFor oil and fluid leaks
* Brake, coolant recovery reservoir, automatic transmission, power steering and windowwasher.**If your vehicle is equipped with a temporary mobility kit, check the tire sealant expirationUse By date on the canister. Replace as needed.
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Off-road operation
Inspect steering linkage, ball joints and U-joints, Lubricateif equipped with grease fittings.Inspect frequently, serviceas required
Replace engine air filter.
Change engine oil and filter.Every 5000 miles (8000km) or six monthsInspect the wheels and related components for abnormalnoise, wear, looseness or drag.
Rotate tires*, inspect tires for wear and measure treaddepth.
Replace front wheel bearing grease and grease seals ifnon-sealed bearings are used.Every 30000 miles (48000km)
Change rear axle fluid (F-450 and F-550 only).Every 50000 miles (80000km)
Change transfer case fluid (Four-wheel drive vehicles).Every 60000 miles (96000km)
*Vehicles with dual rear wheels should rotate the front wheels when specified; rear wheelsonly if unusual wear is noted.
Exclusive use of E85 (Flex fuel vehicles only)
If ran exclusively on E85, fill the fuel tank full with regularunleaded fuel.Every oil change interval
6.7L Diesel Engine
See the diesel supplement for specialoperating condition information.
Exceptions
There are several exceptions to the NormalSchedule:
Axle Maintenance
Change the axle fluid anytime an axle issubmerged in water.
Rear axles and power take-off units withsynthetic fluid and light-duty trucksequipped with Ford-design axles arelubricated for life; do not check or changefluid unless a leak is suspected, service isrequired or the assembly has beensubmerged in water. During long periodsof trailer towing with outside temperaturesabove 70°F (21°C) and at wide-openthrottle for long periods above 45 mph (72km/h), change non-synthetic rear axle fluidevery 3000 miles (4800 kilometers) orthree months, whichever comes first. Thisinterval can be waived if the axle is filledwith 75W140 synthetic gear fluid meeting
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4WDSee: Four-Wheel Drive.......................................151
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A/CSee: Climate Control.........................................103About This Manual...........................................7Protecting the Environment................................7ABSSee: Brakes............................................................162ABS driving hintsSee: Hints on Driving With Anti-LockBrakes.................................................................162Accessories....................................................420Exterior style........................................................420Interior style.........................................................420Lifestyle.................................................................420Peace of mind.....................................................420AccessoriesSee: Replacement PartsRecommendation............................................12Adjusting the Headlamps.........................247Horizontal Aim Adjustment...........................248Vertical Aim Adjustment.................................247Adjusting the Pedals.....................................63Adjusting the Steering Wheel...................60Airbag Disposal...............................................45Air ConditioningSee: Climate Control.........................................103AlarmSee: Anti-Theft Alarm........................................59Anti-Theft Alarm............................................59Arming the Alarm.................................................59Disarming the Alarm...........................................59Appendices....................................................423Audible Warnings and Indicators............80Headlamps On Warning Chime.....................80Key in Ignition Warning Chime........................80Parking Brake On Warning Chime.................80Audio Control..................................................60Media.........................................................................61Seek, Next or Previous.........................................61Audio Input Jack............................................321Audio System.................................................310General Information..........................................310
Audio unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/SYNC..............................................................312Audio unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM.........311Audio unit - Vehicles With: Sony AM/FM/CD....................................................................315Autolamps........................................................65Autolamps - Programmable ExitDelay....................................................................66Automatic Climate Control......................104Automatic Transmission...........................144Brake-Shift Interlock.........................................148If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud orSnow..................................................................150Understanding the Shift Positions of a6–Speed Automatic Transmission.........145Understanding the Shift Positions of the5–Speed Automatic Transmission.........144Understanding your SelectShiftAutomatic® transmission...........................147Automatic Transmission FluidCheck............................................................240Checking Automatic Transmission Fluid (IfEquipped).......................................................240Auxiliary Power Points................................129110 Volt AC Power Points.................................12912 Volt DC Power Point.....................................129Locations...............................................................129Auxiliary Switches........................................421
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Bonnet LockSee: Opening and Closing the Hood...........232Booster Seats..................................................24Types of Booster Seats......................................25Brake Fluid Check........................................243Brakes...............................................................162General Information..........................................162Breaking-In....................................................208Bulb Specification Chart...........................252
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California Proposition 65..............................11Capacities and Specifications.................301Technical Specifications.................................305Car WashSee: Cleaning the Exterior..............................256
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Fuel and Refueling.......................................136Fuel Consumption.......................................140Calculating Fuel Economy..............................140Filling the Tank....................................................140Fuel Filter........................................................244Fuel Quality.....................................................137Choosing the Right Fuel...................................137Choosing the Right Fuel With a Flex FuelVehicle (If Equipped)....................................137Diesel Engine........................................................137Octane Recommendations.............................137Fuel Shutoff....................................................213Fuses.................................................................223Fuse Specification Chart...........................223Passenger Compartment FusePanel..................................................................228Power Distribution Box....................................223
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Garage Door OpenerSee: Universal Garage Door Opener.............121Gauges................................................................75Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge.............76Engine Oil Pressure Gauge................................76Fuel Gauge..............................................................76Information Display..............................................77Transmission Fluid TemperatureGauge...................................................................76General Information on RadioFrequencies...................................................46General Maintenance Information.......440Multi-point Inspection.....................................442Owner Checks and Services...........................441Protecting Your Investment..........................440Why Maintain Your Vehicle?.........................440Why Maintain Your Vehicle at YourDealership?....................................................440Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. andCanada.........................................................220Getting the Services You Need................217Away From Home...............................................217Global Opening...............................................70Opening the Windows........................................70
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HandbrakeSee: Parking Brake.............................................163Hazard Warning Flashers...........................213HDCSee: Using Hill Descent Control....................170Head Restraints.............................................110Adjusting the Head Restraint...........................111Heated Seats..................................................116Rear Heated Seats ..............................................117Heated Steering Wheel................................62Heated Windows and Mirrors..................108Heated Exterior Mirror......................................108Heated Rear Window.......................................108HeatingSee: Climate Control.........................................103Hill Start Assist..............................................163Using Hill Start Assist.......................................163Hints on Controlling the InteriorClimate..........................................................106Cooling the Interior Quickly.............................107General Hints.......................................................106Heating the Interior Quickly............................106Recommended Settings for Cooling ..........107Recommended Settings for Heating..........107Side Window Defogging in ColdWeather............................................................108Hints on Driving With Anti-LockBrakes............................................................162Hood LockSee: Opening and Closing the Hood...........232
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Ignition Switch...............................................132In California (U.S. Only).............................218Information Display Control........................61Type 1.........................................................................61Type 2.......................................................................62Information Displays......................................81General Information.............................................81
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Information....................................................399911 Assist..............................................................405Alerts......................................................................405Calendar...............................................................405Sirius Travel Link................................................402SYNC Services (If Equipped, United StatesOnly).................................................................400Vehicle Health Report......................................407Information Messages..................................924WD.........................................................................101AdvanceTrac™......................................................92Alarm........................................................................92Diesel Messages...................................................93Doors and Locks...................................................96Drivetrain.................................................................96Engine.......................................................................97Fuel............................................................................97Key.............................................................................98Maintenance..........................................................98MyKey®...................................................................98Off Road................................................................100Park Aid...................................................................99Park Brake...............................................................99Power Steering.....................................................99Tire Pressure Monitoring System.................100Trailer.......................................................................101Installing Child Seats.....................................16Child Seats...............................................................16Tether Strap Attachment..................................22Tether Strap Attachment (Rear SuperCabOnly).....................................................................23Using Cinch Tongue Lap and Shoulder Belts(All Front Center, Super Cab and CrewCab Rear Center Positions)..........................19Using Lap and Shoulder Belts..........................17Using Lower Anchors and Tethers forCHildren (LATCH).............................................21Using Tether Straps..............................................21Instrument Cluster.........................................75Instrument Lighting Dimmer.....................66Interior Lamps..................................................67Front Map Lamps (If equipped)....................68Rear Dome and Map Lamps............................68Interior Mirror....................................................72Auto-Dimming Mirror..........................................72Introduction.........................................................7
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Jump Starting the Vehicle.........................214Connecting the Jumper Cables.....................214Jump Starting.......................................................215Preparing Your Vehicle......................................214Removing the Jumper Cables........................215
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Keyless Entry....................................................55SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRYKEYPAD...............................................................55Keys and Remote Controls........................46
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Lighting Control..............................................65Headlamp Flasher...............................................65High Beams............................................................65Lighting..............................................................65Limited Slip Differential.............................160Load Carrying.................................................178Load Limit........................................................178Special Loading Instructions for Owners ofPick-up Trucks and Utility-typeVehicles.............................................................185Vehicle Loading - with and without aTrailer..................................................................178Locking and Unlocking.................................54Autolock and Autounlock.................................54Battery Saver.........................................................55Illuminated Entry..................................................55Power Door Locks................................................54Remote Control....................................................54Smart Unlocks......................................................54Locks...................................................................54Lug NutsSee: Changing a Road Wheel.......................288
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Maintenance..................................................232General Information..........................................232Manual Climate Control............................103
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Manual Seats..................................................112Manual Lumbar ...................................................113Moving the Seat Backward andForward...............................................................112Recline Adjustment.............................................112Media Hub......................................................322Memory Function...........................................113Easy Entry and Exit Feature.............................114Message CenterSee: Information Displays..................................81MirrorsSee: Heated Windows and Mirrors..............108See: Windows and Mirrors................................69Mobile Communications Equipment.......13Moonroof...........................................................73Bounce-Back..........................................................74Opening and Closing the Moonroof..............73Venting the Moonroof.........................................74Motorcraft Parts..........................................302MyFord Touch™...........................................359General Information.........................................359MyKey Troubleshooting...............................53MyKey™............................................................50Principle of Operation........................................50
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Navigation........................................................411cityseekr.................................................................413Map Mode.............................................................415Navigation Map Updates.................................417Navigation Voice Commands.........................417Point of Interest (POI) Categories................412Quick-touch Buttons.........................................417Setting a Destination.........................................411Setting Your Navigation Preferences..........414Normal Scheduled Maintenance..........4436.2L and 6.8L Gasoline Engines...................4436.7L Diesel Engine.............................................444
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Oil CheckSee: Engine Oil Check......................................235Opening and Closing the Hood..............232Ordering Additional Owner'sLiterature.......................................................221Obtaining a French Owner’s Manual...........221
Overhead Console.........................................131
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Parking Aid.......................................................172Rear Sensing System.........................................172Parking Aids.....................................................172Parking Brake.................................................163Passive Anti-Theft System........................58SecuriLock™..........................................................58PATSSee: Passive Anti-Theft System.....................58Pedals.................................................................63Perchlorate.........................................................11Phone...............................................................393Making Calls........................................................395Pairing Subsequent Phones..........................395Pairing Your Phone for the FirstTime...................................................................394Phone Menu Options.......................................395Phone Settings...................................................397Phone Voice Commands...............................398Receiving Calls...................................................395Text Messaging..................................................396Post-Crash Alert System...........................216Power Door LocksSee: Locking and Unlocking.............................54Power Seats.....................................................113Power Lumbar.......................................................113Power Recline........................................................113Power Steering Fluid Check.....................243Power Take-Off.............................................150Power Windows.............................................69Accessory Delay....................................................70Bounce-Back.........................................................69One-Touch Up or Down....................................69Power Sliding Back Window............................70Window Lock.........................................................70
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Rear Axle.........................................................160Rear Seat Armrest........................................120
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Special Notices................................................12New Vehicle Limited Warranty.........................12Special Instructions..............................................12Using your Vehicle as an Ambulance.............13Using your Vehicle as a Stationary PowerSource...................................................................13Using your Vehicle with a Snowplow.............12Special Operating Conditions ScheduledMaintenance..............................................4446.2L and 6.8L Gasoline Engines..................4446.7L Diesel Engine..............................................447Exceptions............................................................447Speed ControlSee: Cruise Control.............................................176Stability Control............................................167Principle of Operation.......................................167Starter SwitchSee: Ignition Switch............................................132Starting a Gasoline Engine........................133Cold Weather Starting (Flexible FuelVehicles Only).................................................133Failure to Start.....................................................133Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes................134Important Ventilating Information...............134Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle isMoving................................................................133Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle isStationary.........................................................133Starting and Stopping the Engine..........132General Information...........................................132Steering.............................................................177Steering Wheel...............................................60Storage Compartments..............................131SunroofSee: Moonroof.......................................................73Sun Visors..........................................................73Illuminated Vanity Mirror....................................73Slide-on-rod...........................................................73Supplementary Restraints System.........36Principle of Operation........................................36Symbols Glossary.............................................7
SYNC™ Applications andServices........................................................338911 Assist...............................................................338SYNC AppLink....................................................344SYNC Services: Traffic, Directions &Information (TDI) (If Equipped, UnitesStates Only).....................................................341Vehicle Health Report.....................................340SYNC™............................................................323General Information..........................................323SYNC™ Troubleshooting.........................353
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Tailgate.............................................................185Bed Extender........................................................187Tailgate Lock........................................................185Tailgate Removal................................................186Tailgate Step........................................................186Technical SpecificationsSee: Capacities and Specifications.............301Terrain Response..........................................170Principle of Operation.......................................170The Better Business Bureau (BBB) AutoLine Program (U.S. Only)........................219Tire Care..........................................................265Glossary of Tire Terminology........................266Information About Uniform Tire QualityGrading.............................................................265Information Contained on the TireSidewall............................................................267Temperature A B C............................................266Traction AA A B C..............................................265Treadwear............................................................265Tire Pressure Monitoring System...........282Changing Tires With a Tire PressureMonitoring System.......................................283Understanding Your Tire PressureMonitoring System ......................................284TiresSee: Wheels and Tires.....................................263Towing a Trailer.............................................189Load Placement.................................................189Towing Points...............................................205Towing the Vehicle on FourWheels..........................................................207Emergency Towing............................................207Recreational Towing.........................................207
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