2015 FORD F650 cooling

Severe Climates
If you drive in extremely cold climates:
•It may be necessary to have an authorized dealer increase the coolant
concentration above 50%.
•A coolant concentration of 60% provides improved freeze point
protection. Engine coolant concentrations above 60% decrease the
overheat protection characteristics of the engine coolant and may
cause engine damage.
If you drive in extremely hot climates:
•It may be necessary to have an authorized dealer decrease the
coolant concentration to 40%.
•A coolant concentration of 40% provides improved overheat
protection. Engine coolant concentrations below 40% decrease the
corrosion and freeze protection characteristics of the engine coolant
and may cause engine damage.
Vehicles driven year-round in non-extreme climates should use
prediluted engine coolant for optimum cooling system and engine
protection.
What You Should Know About Fail-Safe Cooling (If Equipped)
(Gasoline Engine Only)
WARNING:If fail-safe cooling activates, pull off the road as soon
as safely possible and turn the engine off. The engine may
automatically shut off while driving without further indication.
If the engine coolant supply is very low, this feature allows you to drive
your vehicle temporarily before incremental component damage occurs.
The fail-safe distance depends on ambient temperatures, vehicle load and
terrain.
How Fail-Safe Cooling Works
If the engine begins to overheat:
•The engine coolant temperature gauge moves to the red (hot) area.
•The information display indicates the engine is overheating.
•The service engine soon indicator illuminates.
If the engine reaches a preset over-temperature condition, the engine
automatically switches to alternating cylinder operation. Each disabled
cylinder acts as an air pump and cools the engine.
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Body
•Wash your vehicle thoroughly to remove dirt, grease, oil, tar or mud
from exterior surfaces, rear-wheel housing and the underside of the
front fenders.
•Periodically wash vehicles stored in exposed locations.
•Touch-up raw or primed metal to prevent rust.
•Cover chrome and stainless steel parts with a thick coat of auto wax
to prevent discoloration. Re-wax as necessary when you wash your
vehicle.
•Lubricate all hood and door hinges and latches with light grade oil.
•Cover interior trim to prevent fading.
•Keep all rubber parts free from oil and solvents.
Engine
•Change the engine oil and filter before storage. Used engine oil
contains contaminates that may cause engine damage.
•Start the engine every 15 days. Run at fast idle until it reaches
normal operating temperature.
•With your foot on the brake, shift through all the gears while the
engine is running.
Fuel System
Fill the fuel tank(s) with high-quality fuel until the first automatic
shutoff of the fuel pump nozzle.
Cooling System
•Protect against freezing temperatures.
•When removing vehicle from storage, check coolant fluid level.
Confirm there are no cooling system leaks, and fluid is at the
recommended level.
Battery
Note:If battery cables are disconnected, it is necessary to reset memory
features.
•Check and recharge as necessary. Keep connections clean.
•If storing your vehicle for more than 30 days without recharging the
battery, it may be advisable to disconnect the battery cables to make
sure battery charge does not lose its charge.
Brakes
•Make sure to release the brakes and parking brake fully.
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Component SpecificationViscosity / Ambient
Temperature / NotesEquivalent Ford
Part Name / Number
Driveshaft
U-joint GC/LB NLGI #2 lithium
complex-based moly
grease or
multi-purpose lithium
complex grease— Motorcraft Premium
Long Life Grease /
XG-1-C
Clutch
Release bearing /
shafts / forkGC/LB NLGI #2 lithium
complex-based moly
grease or
multi-purpose lithium
complex grease— Motorcraft Premium
Long Life Grease /
XG-1-C
Reservoir DOT 3, WSS-M6C65-A1 — High Performance DOT
3 Motor Vehicle Brake
Fluid, PM-1-C (U.S.) or
CPM-1-C (Canada)
Cooling System
Engine coolant WSS-M97B44-D2 — Motorcraft Orange
Antifreeze/Coolant
Prediluted/
VC-3DIL-B (U.S.)
CVC-3DIL-B (Canada)
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Daily Owner Checks
U.S. Department
of Transportation,
Federal Highway
Administration
Requirements
(Make sure the
entire system is
functioning
properly.)Service brakes and parking brake.
Steering mechanism.
Lighting devices and reflectors.
Tires.
Horn.
Windshield wipers.
Rear vision mirrors.
Wheels and rims.
Emergency equipment.
Every Oil Change
EngineInspect engine cooling system hoses, clamps and
protection.
*
Inspect drive belt(s).
Exhaust SystemInspect entire exhaust system (including the inlet
pipe(s), muffler(s), outlet pipe(s), clamps and
fasteners) for holes, leakage, breakage, corrosive
damage and separation from other components.
Adjust, service or replace with the same or the
equivalent part. (Also a noise emission control
service.)
SuspensionTighten the front and rear spring U-bolts to the
specified torque.
Driveline and
Rear AxleLubricate the U-joints and the slip yoke.
BrakesLubricate the air brake foot control valve, hinge
and roller.
Inspect the drum brake linings through the
inspection holes.
Lubricate the rear caliper slide rails.
Lubricate the brake camshafts and slack adjuster
(air brakes only).
Inspect the disc brake pads and the piston boots
(hydraulic brakes only).
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Every Oil Change
ClutchLubricate the clutch release cross shaft and all
linkages.
Check the clutch fluid level.
Fuel SystemDrain the accumulated water or sediment from
the fuel tank(s).
Steering SystemLubricate the steering shaft(s), U-joints and
splines if equipped with grease fittings.
Lubricate the front axle spindle pins.
Lubricate the steering linkage when equipped
with grease fittings.
Lubricate the power steering gear output shaft.
*Make coolant protection checks just before the onset of freezing
weather, where applicable. If coolant is dirty or rusty in appearance,
drain the system, flush and refill the system with the prescribed solution
of cooling system fluid and distilled water. Use only permanent type
coolant that meets specifications as listed in your engine operator’s
manual. See the engine manufacturer’s operating guide for supplemental
corrosion inhibitor specifications.
Periodic Component and System Checks
The following are vehicle checks that should be made periodically either
by the owner or a qualified technician. Bring any deficiencies to the
attention of an authorized dealer or another qualified service outlet as
soon as possible to obtain advice about the need for service or
replacement.
Frequency Recommended Action
At every engine start up. Check ABS lamp operation.
After first 500 and 1000 miles (800
and 1600 km), then every 500 and
1000 mile (800 and 1600 km)
interval after tire removal or
replacement.Tighten the wheel mounting nuts
to the specified torque. See
Technical specificationsin the
Wheels and Tireschapter.
At least twice annually. Clean body and door drain holes.
As required. Clean windshield wiper blades.
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Vehicle System Acts
Exhaust Removal or rendering inoperative exhaust system
components including the catalytic converter -
muffler assembly, inlet pipe, outlet pipe,
resonator and flex pipe. Rotation of horizontal
exhaust system directional outlet pipe to cause
the exhaust to be emitted in a direction other
than the orientation your vehicle was originally
produced with.
Engine cooling Removal or rendering inoperative the fan clutch.
Removal or modification of the fan shroud.
Replacing a fixed fan with a fan of increased
diameter, different number of blades or different
pitch width.
DEF (Diesel
exhaust fluid)Removal or rendering inoperative DEF system
components including the DEF tank, dosing
module, dosing supply module, dosing control
unit, NOx electronic module or NOx sensor.
Emissions Control System(s) Laws
Federal law prohibits vehicle manufacturers, dealers and other persons
engaged in the business of repairing, servicing, selling, leasing or trading
motor vehicles, as well as fleet operators from knowingly removing or
rendering an emissions control device or system inoperative. Further,
modifications of the emissions control system(s) could create liability on
the part of individual owners under the laws of some states. In Canada,
modification of the emissions control system could create liability under
applicable Federal or Provincial laws.
Maintenance
Instructions for maintenance and service of the noise control system
have been included in the required maintenance services and in the
general maintenance section. To further help minimize noise emissions
degradation throughout the life of your vehicle, Ford Motor Company
recommends that you operate this vehicle in the manner described
within this owner’s manual. Caution should be exercised by the owner
when installing replacement parts to be sure that a tampering act (as
outlined above) is not committed. Note any inspection and service
performed in the maintenance log.
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in front seat ..............................33
in rear seat ................................33
LATCH .......................................36
Child safety seats - booster
seats .............................................28
Cleaning your vehicle ...............234
engine compartment ..............237
exterior ....................................234
instrument panel ....................238
interior .....................................238
plastic parts ............................236
washing ....................................234
waxing .....................................236
wheels ......................................239
wiper blades ............................237
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ............76
Clock ..................................277–278
Clutch ................................123, 221
adjusting ..................................222
fluid ..........................................221
specifications ..........................255
Coolant ......................................212
checking and adding ......211–212
refill capacities ........................268
specifications ..........................255
Customer Assistance ................177
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................184
Getting roadside assistance ...177
Getting the service you
need .................................182, 197
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................185
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................184D
Daytime running lamps (see
Lamps) .........................................56
Defrost .........................................76
Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) .....110
Diesel Particulate Filter
(DPF) ..........................................96
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................215
engine oil .................................210
Doors
lubricant specifications ..........255
Drivebelt ....................................254
Driving under special
conditions
through water .........................176
E
Electronic message center .........73
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................178
running out of fuel .................106
Emergency Flashers .................178
Emission control system ..121, 345
catalytic converter ..................205
End user license agreement ....332
Engine ........................................254
cleaning ...................................237
coolant .....................................212
fail-safe cooling .......................214
lubrication specifications .......255
Engine block heater .................100
Engine fan .................................211
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Engine oil
checking and adding ..............210
dipstick ....................................210
filter, specifications ................272
refill capacities ........................268
specifications ..........................255
Exhaust fumes ............................94
F
Fail safe cooling ........................214
Fan, Engine Cooling .................211
Filter
fuel ...........................................224
Fuel
cap ...........................................108
capacity ...................................268
filler funnel .............................106
filling your vehicle with fuel ..108
octane rating ...................106, 254
quality ......................................104
running out of fuel .................106
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................103
Fuses ..........................187–188, 196
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............108
Gauges ...................................63, 65
H
Hazard flashers .........................178
Headlamps ...................................55
aiming ......................................231
bulb specifications ..................233
daytime running lights .............56
flash to pass ..............................55
replacing bulbs .......................231turning on and off ....................55
Head restraints ...........................80
Heating ........................................76
Hood ..........................................208
I
Ignition .................................93, 254
Information displays ...................73
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................238
cluster ........................................67
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................56
J
Joining two calls
(multiparty/conference call) ....294
Jump-starting your vehicle ......178
K
Keys
positions of the ignition ...........93
L
Lamps ..........................................55
bulb replacement
specifications chart ................233
daytime running light ...............56
headlamps .................................55
headlamps, flash to pass ..........55
instrument panel, dimming .....56
interior lamps .....................57–58
replacing bulbs .......................231
Lane change indicator (see
Turn signal) .................................57
LATCH anchors ...........................36
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