2015 FORD F250 SUPER DUTY check engine

Be sure to ask your dealership serviceadvisor or technician about the multi-pointvehicle inspection. It is a comprehensiveway to perform a thorough inspection of
your vehicle. Your checklist gives youimmediate feedback on the overallcondition of your vehicle.
NORMAL SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE
6.2L and 6.8L Gasoline Engines
Every 7500 miles (12000 km) or six months (whichever comes first)
Change engine oil and filter.
Rotate tires*, inspect tire wear and measure tread depth.
Inspect wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag.
Perform multi-point inspection (recommended).
*Vehicles with dual rear wheels should rotate the front wheels when specified; rear wheelsonly if unusual wear is noted.
Every 15000 miles (24000 km) or 12 months (whichever comes first)
Inspect automatic transmission fluid level. Consult dealer for requirements.
Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake linings, hoses and parking brake.
Inspect engine cooling system strength and hoses.
Inspect exhaust system and heat shields.
Inspect front axle and U-joints. Lubricate if equipped with grease fittings (Four-wheeldrive vehicles).
Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension, tie-rod ends, driveshaft and U-joints.Lubricate if equipped with grease fittings.
Other maintenance items
Replace climate-controlled (heated and cooled) seat
filter.*Every 30000 miles (48000km)Replace engine air filter.
Change automatic transmission fluid and filter on 5-speedtransmission. Consult dealer for requirements.Every 60000 miles (96000km)
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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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Center Console...............................................131Removable Front Cupholders.........................131Changing a Bulb..........................................250Lamp Assembly Condensation....................250Replacing Brake/Tail/Turn/Reverse LampBulbs...................................................................251Replacing Cargo Lamp and High-mountBrake Lamp Bulbs.........................................251Replacing Fog Lamp Bulbs (IfEquipped...........................................................251Replacing Front Clearance andIdentification Lamp Bulbs (IfEquipped).......................................................250Replacing the License Plate LampBulb....................................................................252Changing a Fuse............................................231Fuses........................................................................231Changing a Road Wheel...........................288Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire AssemblyInformation.....................................................288Location of the Spare Tire and Tools.........289Removing the Spare Tire (With Spare TireCarrier Only)...................................................290Tire Change Procedure.....................................291Changing the 12V Battery.........................244Battery Management System (IfEquipped)........................................................245Changing the Engine Air Filter................254Changing the Wiper Blades.....................246Checking MyKey System Status...............52Checking the Wiper Blades.....................246Child Restraint and Safety BeltMaintenance.................................................35Child Safety.......................................................15General Information.............................................15Child Safety Locks..........................................27Child Seat Positioning..................................26Cleaning Leather Seats.............................259WITHOUT THE KING RANCHEDITION............................................................259WITH THE KING RANCH EDITION.............260Cleaning Products.......................................256Cleaning the Alloy Wheels........................261Cleaning the Engine....................................257
Cleaning the Exterior..................................256Cleaning Plastic Exterior Parts......................257Exterior Chrome.................................................256Stripes or Graphics (if equipped)................256Underbody............................................................257Cleaning the Instrument Panel andInstrument Cluster Lens........................258Cleaning the Interior...................................258Cleaning the Windows and WiperBlades...........................................................258Clearing All MyKeys.......................................52Climate...........................................................408Climate Control Voice Commands..............410Climate Control.............................................103Climate Controlled Seats...........................118Cooled Seats.........................................................118Heated Seats.........................................................118Coolant CheckSee: Engine Coolant Check............................236Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator.......44Creating a MyKey...........................................50Programming/Changing ConfigurableSettings................................................................51Cruise Control...................................................61Principle of Operation.......................................176Cruise controlSee: Using Cruise Control................................176Customer Assistance...................................217
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Data Recording..................................................9Event Data Recording..........................................10Service Data Recording........................................9Daytime Running Lamps............................66Digital Radio...................................................316HD Radio Reception and StationTroubleshooting..............................................317Direction Indicators........................................67Lane Change..........................................................67Driver and Passenger Airbags....................37Children and Airbags...........................................42Passenger Airbag On and Off Switch ..........37Proper Driver and Front Passenger SeatingAdjustment.........................................................41Driving Aids......................................................177Driving Hints..................................................208Driving Through Water..............................209
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DRLSee: Daytime Running Lamps........................66
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Economical Driving.....................................208Electronic Locking Differential................160Activating the Electronic LockingDifferential.......................................................160Emission Control System...........................141On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)....................142Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance(I/M) Testing....................................................142End User License Agreement..................423SYNC® End User License Agreement(EULA)..............................................................423Engine Block Heater....................................134Using the Engine Block Heater......................135Engine Coolant Check...............................236Adding Engine Coolant....................................237Checking the Engine Coolant........................236Recycled Engine Coolant................................238Severe Climates.................................................238What You Should Know About Fail-SafeCooling..............................................................238Engine ImmobilizerSee: Passive Anti-Theft System.....................58Engine Oil Check..........................................235Adding Engine Oil..............................................235Engine Oil Dipstick......................................235Engine Specifications.................................301Drivebelt Routing................................................301Entertainment...............................................376A/V Inputs............................................................392AM/FM Radio......................................................378Bluetooth Audio..................................................391Browsing Device Content................................376CD............................................................................387SD Card Slot and USB Port...........................388SIRIUS® Satellite Radio (IfActivated)........................................................383Supported Media Players, Formats andMetadata Information.................................391
Essential Towing Checks...........................193Before Towing a Trailer....................................203Dynamic Hitching Using the Rear ViewCamera System.............................................194Hitches....................................................................195Integrated Trailer Brake Controller..............198Launching or Retrieving a Boat or PersonalWatercraft (PWC)........................................205Safety Chains.......................................................197Trailer Brakes.......................................................198Trailer Lamps......................................................203Trailer Towing Connector................................194Using a Step Bumper (If Equipped)...........203When Towing a Trailer.....................................203Event Data RecordingSee: Data Recording..............................................9Export Unique Options..................................13Extended Service Plan (ESP).................438SERVICE PLANS (CANADA ONLY)............439SERVICE PLANS (U.S. Only).........................438Exterior Mirrors................................................70Clearance Lamps...................................................71Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors.................................71Heated Exterior Mirrors........................................71Memory Mirrors......................................................71Power Exterior Mirrors........................................70Telescoping Mirrors..............................................72
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Fastening the Safety Belts..........................29Fastening the Cinch Tongue............................30Safety Belt Extension Assembly......................31Safety Belt Locking Modes...............................30Using Safety Belts During Pregnancy...........30Using the Safety Belt with Cinch Tongue(Front Center and Rear Center SeatsOnly)....................................................................29Floor Mats......................................................209Fog Lamps - FrontSee: Front Fog Lamps.........................................67Foot PedalsSee: Adjusting the Pedals.................................63Ford Credit..........................................................11(U.S. Only).................................................................11Four-Wheel Drive...........................................151Front Fog Lamps............................................67Front Seat Armrest.......................................119
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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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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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Towing..............................................................189Traction Control............................................165Principle of Operation.......................................165Trailer Sway Control....................................190Transfer Case Fluid Check........................243Transmission Code Designation............304Transmission..................................................144TransmissionSee: Transmission..............................................144Transporting the Vehicle..........................206
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Under Hood Overview - 6.2L...................233Under Hood Overview - 6.8L..................234Universal Garage Door Opener.................121CAR2U® Home Automation System...........121HomeLink Wireless Control System............124USB Port...........................................................321Using Cruise Control....................................176Switching Cruise Control Off..........................176Switching Cruise Control On...........................176Using Four-Wheel Drive..............................1514WD Indicator Lights.........................................152Driving Off-Road With Truck and UtilityVehicles.............................................................155Electronic Shift-On-the-Fly (ESOF) 4WDsystem.................................................................151How Your Vehicle Differs From OtherVehicles.............................................................155Manual Shift On Stop (MSOS) 4WDsystem.................................................................151Using a Manual Shift On Stop (MSOS) 4wdsystem................................................................152Using the Electronic Shift on the Fly 4WDsystem...............................................................154Using Hill Descent Control........................170Hill descent modes............................................170Using MyKey With Remote StartSystems..........................................................52Using Snow Chains.....................................282Using Stability Control................................167AdvanceTrac® with Roll Stability Control™(RSC®)..............................................................167
Using SYNC™ With Your MediaPlayer............................................................345Accessing Your Play Menu.............................349Connecting Your Digital Media Player to theUSB Port..........................................................345Media Menu Features......................................348Media Voice Commands................................346System Settings..................................................351What's Playing?.................................................346Using SYNC™ With Your Phone.............327Accessing Features through the PhoneMenu...................................................................331Accessing Your Phone Settings....................334Making Calls........................................................330Pairing a Phone for the First Time...............328Pairing Subsequent Phones..........................328Phone Options during an Active Call.........330Phone Voice Commands................................328Receiving Calls...................................................330System Settings.................................................335Text Messaging...................................................333Using Traction Control................................165System Indicator Lights andMessages..........................................................166Using Voice Recognition...........................325Initiating a Voice Session................................325System Interaction and Feedback..............326Utilizing the Mediation/ArbitrationProgram (Canada Only).........................219
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Vehicle Care...................................................256General Information.........................................256Vehicle Certification Label.......................303Vehicle Identification Number................303Vehicle Storage.............................................261Battery...................................................................262Body.........................................................................261Brakes.....................................................................262Cooling system...................................................262Engine....................................................................262Fuel system..........................................................262General...................................................................261Miscellaneous.....................................................262Removing Vehicle From Storage.................262Tires........................................................................262
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VentilationSee: Climate Control.........................................103VINSee: Vehicle Identification Number............303Voice Control....................................................61
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Warning Lamps and Indicators..................774X2............................................................................804X4 HIGH................................................................804X4 LOW................................................................80Anti-Lock Braking System.................................77Battery.......................................................................77Brake System..........................................................77Check Fuel Cap.....................................................78Cruise Control........................................................78Diesel Warning Lights........................................80Direction Indicator................................................78Door Ajar..................................................................78Electronic Locking Differential........................78Engine Coolant Temperature...........................78Engine Oil................................................................78Fasten Safety Belt................................................78Front Airbag............................................................78High Beam...............................................................78Hill Descent............................................................78Low Fuel Level.......................................................79Low Tire Pressure Warning...............................79Powertrain Malfunction/ReducedPower/Electronic Throttle Control............79Service Engine Soon............................................79Stability Control....................................................79Stability Control Off............................................79Transmission Tow/Haul....................................80Washer Fluid Check....................................244WashersSee: Cleaning the Exterior..............................256See: Wipers and Washers.................................64Waxing..............................................................257Wheel NutsSee: Changing a Road Wheel.......................288Wheels and Tires.........................................263General Information.........................................263Technical Specifications.................................299Windows and Mirrors...................................69Windshield Washers.....................................64
Windshield Wipers........................................64Speed dependent wipers.................................64Wipers and Washers.....................................64
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