2015 FORD SUPER DUTY Diesel Supplement Manual

WARNINGS
Tampering or disabling your vehicle
’s
exhaust aftertreatment system will
result in severe vehicle performance
limitation including eventual speed limiting
to 5 mph. Your vehicle
’s information display will
display a series of messages regarding the
amount of DEF available. A systems check
will display messages indicating the
amount of DEF available (OK or under 1⁄2
full) or will produce a warning message
that displays the mileage (kilometers)
remaining as the fluid in the DEF tank nears
empty. For more information on warning
messages, see the Information Displays
chapter of your Owner ’s Manual. As the DEF level nears empty,
the DEF warning symbol will be
displayed and a series of tones
will sound with the messages starting at
500 miles (805 km) remaining before DEF
is depleted. The warning symbol and
messages will continue until you refill the
DEF tank. Continued driving without refilling will
result in the following actions as required
by the California Air Resources Board
(CARB) and the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA):
•
Within a certain number of miles
(kilometers) to empty, speed will be
limited upon vehicle restart. Prior to
this occurring a message will appear in
the information display.
• Further vehicle operation without
refilling your DEF tank will cause the
engine to enter an idle-only condition.
This will only occur upon vehicle
refueling or at an extended idle. A
message will indicate the required
actions to resume normal operation. It
is required to add a minimum of 0.5
gallons (1.9L) of DEF to the tank to exit
the idle-only condition, but your vehicle
will still be in the speed-limiting mode
until you refill the tank completely.
For either vehicle speed limiting or idle-only
condition, normal vehicle operation will
resume when you refill the DEF tank.
Note: When filling the DEF tank from
empty, there may be a short delay before
detecting the increased level of fluid. The
increased level detection must occur before
your vehicle returns to full power. Low DEF Warnings and Actions — Instrument Cluster Messages (Optional information
display messages shown, base information display messages similar)
Vehicle Actions
Customer
Requested Actions
Distance/Exhaust
Fluid Level or Action
Cluster Message
None
Drive normally
Full exhaust fluid
tank
Exhaust Fluid Level
OK
None
Drive normally
Exhaust fluid tank
below 1⁄2 full
Exhaust Fluid Under
1⁄2 Full
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Low DEF Warnings and Actions — Instrument Cluster Messages (Optional information
display messages shown, base information display messages similar)
None
Refill exhaust fluid
Approximately 500
miles (805 km) left
before exhaust fluid tank is empty
Exhaust Fluid Range
500 miles (805 km)
None
Refill exhaust fluid
Approximately 99
Miles (159 km) left
before exhaust fluid tank is empty
In 99 Miles (159 km)
Speed Limited to 50
MPH (80 km/h)
Exhaust Fluid Empty
None
Refill exhaust fluid
0 Miles (0 km) –
exhaust fluid tank is empty
Speed Limited to 50
MPH (80 km/h)Upon Restart
Exhaust Fluid Empty
Speed is limited to
50 MPH. (80 km/h)
Refill exhaust fluid
Vehicle restarted
with exhaust fluid tank empty
Speed Limited To 50
MPH (80 km/h)
Exhaust Fluid Empty
-
Refill exhaust fluid
This occurs 200
Miles (322 km) after the vehicle reaches the 0 mile (0 km)
exhaust fluid range
Engine Idled Soon
Exhaust Fluid Empty
Engine is limited toidle ONLY
Refill exhaust fluid
This occurs when
the exhaust fluid is empty and:
Engine Idled-See
Owner ’s Manual
Exhaust Fluid Empty The vehicle’s diesel
fuel tank is refueled or,
the engine is shut off for 10 minutes or,
the engine is idling with the parking
brake engaged for 60 minutes.
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Filling the Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF)
tank
WARNINGS
Make sure that Diesel Exhaust Fluid
(DEF) does not come into contact
with eyes, skin or clothing. Should
any DEF contact your eyes, flush them with
plenty of water and contact a physician.
Clean affected skin with soap and water.
If any DEF is swallowed, drink plenty of
water and contact a physician immediately Refill DEF in a well-ventilated area.
When opening the cap on the DEF
tank or bottle containing DEF,
ammonia vapors may escape. The vapors
can be irritating to skin, eyes and mucous
membranes. Inhaling ammonia vapors can
cause burning to the eyes, throat and nose
and cause coughing and watery eyes. Note:
Do not put DEF in the fuel tank. This
can cause engine damage not covered by
your vehicle ’s warranty.
Note: Immediately wipe away any DEF that
has spilled on painted surfaces with water
and a damp cloth to prevent damage to the
paint.
Your vehicle is equipped with a DEF tank
with a blue-capped filler port located next
to the diesel fuel fill inlet. The tank can be
filled using a nozzle at a DEF filling station
(similar to fuel fill) or using a DEF bottle
with a spout. We recommend Motorcraft®
DEF bottles since they are designed to be
spill proof and will stop the flow of DEF
when the tank is full. You can use other
aftermarket bottles, but they should have
a seal on the spout and an internal vent
tube to achieve best fill performance and
prevent overfilling. Overfilling your DEF
tank can cause damage to the tank. For
your DEF tank capacity. See Technical
Specifications (page 57). You can purchase Diesel Exhaust Fluid
(DEF) at an authorized dealer, most
highway truck stops or you can contact
roadside assistance for help in finding a
retailer that sells DEF. See the Customer
Assistance chapter in the Owner
’s Manual
for more information. In addition, there is
a government website locator for DEF at
the following web address to find the
nearest location to purchase DEF:
http://www.afdc.energy.gov/afdc/
locator/def. Use only DEF certified by the American
Petroleum Institute (API) such as
Motorcraft® DEF or equivalent meeting
Ford specification WSS-M99C130-A
and/or ISO 22241. Look for API certification
trademark shown here. Your vehicle
’s
warranty will not cover repairs resulting
from the use of non-certified diesel
exhaust fluid products.
Maintaining the purity of DEF is important
to avoid malfunctions in the selective
catalytic reduction system.
If you remove the DEF for tank repair, you
cannot use the same fluid to refill the tank.
You can no longer guarantee the purity of
the DEF.
To fill the DEF tank in cold climates, see
filling the Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) tank
in cold climates later in this section or see
an authorized dealer.
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Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) bottle fill with
spout
The following procedure applies to
Motorcraft® Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) or
similar diesel exhaust fluid bottles; for
other brands or bottle types, refer to the
instructions on the bottle label.
1. Remove the cap from the DEF
container. Remove the spout from the
bottle and insert the straw end into the
bottle. Ensure you align the arrow
above the nut with the bottle handle
and the small tube end extends into
the far corner of the bottle. Twist the
spout nut on the container until it is
tight. 2.
Open the DEF filler port on your vehicle
by turning the blue cap
counterclockwise. Do not put DEF in
the fuel tank. This can cause engine
damage not covered by your vehicle ’s
warranty. 3. Lift and hold the DEF container,
without tipping, and insert the spout
into the DEF filler port until the small
black seal on the spout completely
seats into the filler port. 4.
While filling, the fluid level in the bottle
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5.
When the DEF tank is full, the fluid level
in the bottle will stop dropping,
indicating the fluid has stopped
flowing. 6. Once the level in the DEF bottle has
stopped dropping, return the container
to the vertical position slightly below
the DEF filler port and let any DEF drain
out of the spout. DO NOT try to
continue to add DEF to the tank by
shaking or repositioning the container
to induce flow. This may cause spilling
and overfill the tank. Overfilling the DEF
tank can cause damage to the tank.
7. Once the spout has drained, remove the spout from the DEF filler port and
install the blue cap on the DEF filler
port.
8. Remove the spout from the diesel exhaust fluid container and install the
cap back on the bottle.
9. If the container is empty, discard the empty container, or recycle if possible.
If there is DEF left in the container,
retain it for later use. The spout is
re-useable; after use, rinse it with clean
water and store the spout to keep it
clean. Do not use the DEF spout with
any other chemicals.
10. Wipe away any DEF that has spilled on painted surfaces with water and
a damp cloth. Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) filling station
nozzle fill
Filling the Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) tank
using a nozzle is similar to a normal fuel
fill. The nozzle will shut off automatically
when the tank is full. Do not continue to fill
the tank as this may cause spilling and
overfill can cause damage to the tank.
Note:
Some filling station nozzles may
prevent filling of your DEF tank due to a
magnetic mechanism in the nozzle. This is
not a problem with your vehicle. To refill
your tank either locate another filling station
or use a bottle to refill the tank.
Filling the Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF)
tank in cold climates
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) will freeze
below 12°F (-11°C); however, your vehicle
is equipped with an automatic preheating
system which allows the DEF system to
operate below 12°F (-11°C). When your
vehicle is not in operation for an extended
period with temperatures at or below 12°F
(-11°C), the DEF tank could freeze. If the
tank is OVERFILLED and freezes, it could
be damaged, therefore DO NOT OVERFILL.
To prevent overfilling of the DEF tank when
filling with a bottle, Ford recommends
using Motorcraft® Diesel Exhaust Fluid
(DEF). Additionally, if the information
display indicates EXHAUST FLUID UNDER
1/2 FULL, you should only add a MAXIMUM
of 2 gallons (6.7L) of DEF to the tank to
prevent freeze damage due to overfilling.
If the information display indicates
EXHAUST FLUID LEVEL OK, do not add
DEF.
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Contaminated Diesel Exhaust Fluid
(DEF) or inoperative Selective
Catalytic Reduction system
Selective catalytic reduction
systems are sensitive to
contamination of the Diesel
Exhaust Fluid (DEF). USE ONLY API or ISO
22241 CERTIFIED DIESEL EXHAUST FLUID
(DEF). If the selective catalytic reduction
system becomes contaminated or
inoperative, the Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF)
light will illuminate and exhaust fluid
system fault messages will appear in the
information display.
Continued driving without replacing DEF
or having the selective catalytic reduction
system repaired will result in the following
actions as required by the California Air
Resources Board (CARB) and U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA):
• Within a certain number of miles
(kilometers) to empty, speed will be
limited upon restart. Prior to this
occurring a message will appear in the
information display.
• Further vehicle operation without
replacing contaminated DEF will cause
the engine to enter an idle-only
condition. This will only occur upon
vehicle refueling, vehicle idling in park
for 1 hour, or engine shutdown for 10
minutes or more and will be indicated
by a message in the information display
indicating required actions to resume
normal operation.
For either vehicle speed limiting or idle-only
condition, normal vehicle operation will
resume when you repair the contaminated
system. To service a contaminated or
inoperative system, see an authorized
dealer. Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) guidelines
and information
•
Use only Diesel Exhaust Fluid that
carries the trademark: American
Petroleum Institute (API) certified DEF
or ISO 22241.
• Do not put DEF in the diesel fuel tank.
• Do not overfill the DEF tank.
• Do not re-use the DEF container once
it is emptied.
• Avoid spilling DEF on painted surfaces,
carpeting or plastic components.
Immediately wipe away any DEF that
has spilled with a damp cloth and
water. If it has already crystallized, use
warm water and a sponge.
• Store DEF out of direct sunlight and in
temperatures between 23°F (-5°C) —
68°F (20°C).
• DEF will freeze below 12°F (-11°C).
• Do not store the DEF bottle in your
vehicle. If it leaks it could cause
damage to interior components or
release an ammonia odor inside your
vehicle.
• DEF is non-flammable, non-toxic,
colorless and water-soluble liquid.
• Do not dilute DEF with water or any
other liquid.
• An ammonia odor may be smelled
when the cap is removed or during
refill. Refill DEF in a well ventilated
area.
Typical Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF)
Usage
The charts below illustrate approximate
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) usage for the
given distances traveled under various
driving conditions and when using the
power take off. Your usage may vary
depending on: driving style, trailer towing,
loaded vehicle weight, weather, idle time,
PTO usage.
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Pick-up (3.31 axle ratio)
Steady highwaydriving
Normal driving
Trailer towing /
aggressive or city driving
Driving style
9600 miles (15450km) – 10000 miles (16093 km) +
7100 miles (11426
km) – 9600 miles (15450 km)
4100 miles (6598
km) – 7100 miles (11426 km)
Diesel Exhaust Fluid
(DEF) usage Pick-up (3.55 axle ratio)
Steady highwaydriving
Normal driving
Trailer towing /
aggressive or city driving
Driving style
8100 miles (13036km) – 9700 miles (15611 km)
5800 miles (9334
km) – 8100 miles (13036 km)
2800 miles (4506
km) – 5800 miles (9334 km)
Diesel Exhaust Fluid
(DEF) usage Pick-up (3.73 axle ratio)
Steady highwaydriving
Normal driving
Trailer towing /
aggressive or city driving
Driving style
7300 miles (11748
km) – 8900 miles (14323 km)
5050 miles (8127
km) – 7300 miles (11748 km)
2050 miles (3299
km) – 5050 miles (8127 km)
Diesel Exhaust Fluid
(DEF) usage Pick-up (4.30 axle ratio)
Steady highwaydriving
Normal driving
Trailer towing /
aggressive or city driving
Driving style
6300 miles (10139km) – 7900 miles (12714 km)
4100 miles (6598
km) – 6300 miles (10139 km)
1100 miles (1770 km)
– 4100 miles (6598 km)
Diesel Exhaust Fluid
(DEF) usage
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Chassis cab (non–Power Take Off)
Steady highwaydriving
Normal driving
Trailer towing /
aggressive or city driving
Driving style
7800 miles (12553km) – 9300 miles (14967 km)
4700 miles (7564
km) – 7800 miles (12553 km)
1700 miles (2736
km) – 4700 miles (7564 km)
Diesel Exhaust Fluid
(DEF) usage Chassis cab (with Power Take Off)
Cont. PTO usage — Min. PTO usage
PTO usage
0 miles (0 km) — 7800 miles (12553 km)
Diesel Exhaust Fluid
(DEF) usage
REFUELING
Fueling Tips WARNING
Do not use starting fluid such as
ether or gasoline in the diesel air
intake system. Such fluids can cause
immediate explosive damage to the engine
and possible personal injury. Truck stops have pumps and nozzles
designed for larger, heavy-duty trucks.
When refueling at truck stops: if the nozzle
shuts off repeatedly when refueling, wait
5–
10 seconds; then use a slower rate of
flow (don ’t depress the nozzle trigger as
far). If air is allowed to enter the fuel system
(during fuel filter change or if you run out
of fuel) the engine will purge the trapped
air as it runs. To purge the air sooner: prior
to engine start, prime the system by turning
the key to on for 30 seconds then to off.
Repeat this several times. The engine may
run rough and produce white smoke while
air is in the system. This is normal.
An engine that suddenly becomes noisy or
operates poorly after a fuel fill could be
using substandard fuel (for example, high
water content, low cetane rating or
gasoline in the fuel). You should purchase
diesel fuel from a reputable station that
sells a large amount of diesel fuel.
Use only clean, approved containers that
will prevent the entry of dirt or water
whenever you store diesel fuel.
Diesel fuel must not be stored in a
galvanized container. The fuel will dissolve
the zinc in the galvanized container. The
zinc will then remain in the fuel. If you run
the contaminated fuel through the engine,
the zinc will deposit in the fuel injectors
causing expensive-to-repair damage.
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