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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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