2015 FORD SUPER DUTY display

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A high-pressure fuel rail for each
cylinder bank (2 total)
• Numerous high-pressure pipes from
the high-pressure pump to the rails,
and rails to the injectors
The fuel and water separator removes
both water and impurities from the fuel.
The engine mounted filter filters finer
impurities from the diesel fuel. The
engine-mounted fuel filter and the fuel and
water separator filter should be changed
at the recommended service interval or
when indicated by the information display
LOW FUEL PRESSURE message. Refer to
the scheduled maintenance information
in this supplement for more information.
The fuel and water separator should be
drained at regular intervals (recommended
at every oil change) or when indicated by
the information display and water in fuel
indicator light. See Fuel Quality (page
15).
Proper fuel filter maintenance and prompt
water draining when the water in fuel light
illuminates is essential to prevent injection
equipment damage. Ignoring the water in
fuel light can cause your vehicle to go into
a reduced power mode.
A frame-mounted electric fuel pump
located inside the fuel and water separator
draws fuel from the fuel tank to provide
pressurized fuel to the engine. The fuel
pump contains a pressure relief valve for
overpressure protection in the event of
restricted flow.
The fuel injection system is controlled
through the powertrain control module. Engine protection mode
Ford diesel engines are equipped with
engine protection and emission control
systems. These systems monitor critical
temperatures and pressures, and modify
engine operation accordingly. These
modified engine performance
characteristics are normal.
If these modified engine performance
characteristics persist for an extended
period and either the service engine soon
or powertrain malfunction,reduced power,
electronic throttle control light is
illuminated, have the system checked by
an authorized dealer.
Service engine soon
Powertrain malfunction, reduced
power, electronic throttle control
Lubrication system
It is important to change the engine oil at
the recommended service intervals to
maintain oil viscosity. Extending the oil and
filter change interval beyond the
recommended interval can negatively
affect engine performance, fuel economy
and engine life. See
Engine Oil Check
(page 43).
Fast start glow plug system
The diesel engine glow system consists of:
• Eight glow plugs (one per cylinder)
• Glow Plug Control Module
• Engine Coolant Temperature sensor
• Barometric pressure sensor
• Environmental temperature sensor
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GAUGES
Cluster shown in standard measure. Metric
similar.Engine boost gauge
A
Engine Boost Gauge
Indicates the amount of manifold air
pressure in the engine
WARNING LAMPS AND
INDICATORS
The following warning lamps and
indicators will alert you to a vehicle
condition that may become serious. Some
lamps will light when you start your vehicle
to make sure they work. If any lamps
remain on after starting your vehicle, refer
to the respective system warning lamp for
further information. Note:
Some warning indicators appear in
the information display and function the
same as a warning lamp but do not display
when you start your vehicle.
Diesel Engine Brake Lights when you switch the
engine brake on. See General
Information (page 37).
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STARTING A DIESEL ENGINE
Read all starting instructions carefully
before you start your vehicle.
For temperatures below 32°F (0°C), the
use of the correct grade engine oil is
essential for proper operation. Refer to
Engine oil specifications for more
information. See Technical
Specifications (page 57).
Your vehicle may be equipped with a cold
weather starting strategy that prevents
severe engine damage by assisting in
engine lubrication warm-up. In extremely
cold ambient temperatures, this strategy
activates and prevents the accelerator
pedal from being used for 30 seconds after
starting your vehicle. A message will
appear in the information display as your
vehicle warms up. By not allowing the
accelerator pedal to be used, the engine
oil is allowed to properly lubricate the
bearings preventing engine damage due
to lack of proper lubrication. After the 30
second warm-up period, the accelerator
pedal will be operational again and a
message will appear informing you the
vehicle is ok to drive.
When starting the engine in extremely cold
temperatures (-15°F [– 26°C]), it is
recommended to allow the engine to idle
for several minutes before driving the
vehicle.
Before starting the engine check the
following:
• Make sure all occupants have fastened
their safety belts.
• Make sure the headlamps and
electrical accessories are off.
• Make sure the parking brake is on.
• Make sure the gearshift lever is in
P
(Park)
• Turn the ignition key to the on position. Note:
Do not press the accelerator during
starting.
Cold Weather Starting WARNINGS
Do not use starting fluid, such as
ether, in the air intake system (see
air filter decal). Such fluid could
cause immediate explosive damage to the
engine and possible personal injury Do not add gasoline, gasohol, alcohol
or Kerosene to diesel fuel. This
practice creates a serious fire hazard
and causes engine performance problems. It is recommended that the engine block
heater be used for starting when the
temperature is -10°F (-23°C) or colder.
Refer to Engine block heater later in this
chapter for more information.
When operating in cold weather,
Motorcraft® cetane improvers or
non-alcohol-based cetane improvers from
a reputable manufacturer may be used as
needed.
Do not crank the engine for more than 10
seconds as starter damage may occur. If
the engine fails to start, turn the key to
position 3 (off) and wait 30 seconds
before trying again.
1. Turn the key to on without turning the
key to start. Do not start the engine
until the glow-plug indicator turns off.
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A chime sounds and the information
display will show ENGINE TURNS OFF
IN 30 (seconds) and start counting
down
• You can restart the five or 15-minute
timer by changing the position of the
accelerator pedal, brake pedal or the
park brake within the final 30 seconds
• When the timer reaches zero, the
engine shuts down and this message
will appear in your information display
ENGINE TURNED OFF
• One minute after the engine has shut
down, the electrical system simulates
key off, even though the ignition is still
in the on position, initiating normal
accessory delay period
• You must move the ignition to the off
position to reset the system before
restarting your vehicle.
The engine idle shutdown idle timer does
not start if:
• The engine is operating in power
take-off mode.
• The engine coolant temperature is
below 60°F (16°C).
• The exhaust emission control device is
regenerating.
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (IF
EQUIPPED)
Refer to the Starting and Stopping the
Engine chapter in your Owner ’s Manual.
Rapid Heat Supplemental Heating
System
Note: Additional aftermarket electrical
loads operated during engine warm up may
affect the performance of the rapid heat
supplemental heater. The optional rapid heat feature is an
electrically powered device that provides
supplemental heat during engine warm up.
During initial warm up, you should use a
mid to low blower speed for maximum
effectiveness. When operating in
automatic mode (when equipped) the
climate control unit determines the
appropriate blower speed for existing
conditions.
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Note:
If you drain the diesel fuel conditioner
module while the system is running air will
enter into the fuel system. The engine will
not operate properly if air enters the system.
Note: With fuel tank levels above 3⁄4 tank
it may be necessary to loosen the bowl 3
turns before opening the drain. This will
actuate an anti-siphon valve at the fuel and
water separator inlet and prevent the fuel
from siphoning out of the tank.
Note: A loose drain valve can allow air to
enter the fuel system and cause drivetrain
issues. The engine will not operate properly.
Be sure that you fully tighten the drain valve.
1. Stop your vehicle and shut off the engine.
2. Locate the diesel fuel conditioner module and place an appropriate
container under the drain port. 3.
Rotate the drain counterclockwise until
the O-ring is visible. Allow the diesel
fuel conditioner module to drain for
approximately 25 seconds or until
clean fuel is observed. Rotate the drain
clockwise to tighten it. If no liquid
drains, there may be a clog in the drain.
Have the conditioner module serviced
by an authorized dealer.
4. Make sure that you fully tighten the drain valve and then remove the
container from under your vehicle. 5. Restart the engine. If the WATER IN
FUEL DRAIN FILTER or WATER IN FUEL
DRAIN FILTER SEE MANUAL message
and light continues to illuminate, have
the fuel system checked and repaired.
Low Fuel Pressure
The engine is equipped with a low fuel
pressure detection system. Here are some
possible causes if a low fuel pressure
message appears in the information
display:
• Cold start or during cold operation
(below 32°F (0°C): If the low fuel
pressure message appears during a
cold start or up to 10 minutes after the
initial cold start, monitor the
information display. If the low fuel
pressure message disappears and does
not re-appear after the engine has fully
warmed up, waxed or gelled fuel is
what most likely caused the message.
Do not use alcohol based additives to
correct fuel gelling. This may result in
damage to the fuel injectors and
systems. Use an anti-gel additive. See
Technical Specifications (page 57).
Note: Your customer warranty may be void
from using additives that do not meet or
exceed Ford specifications. If the low fuel
pressure message persistently appears after
re-fueling during the cold start and cold
operation conditions defined previously and
then disappear when the engine has fully
warmed up, consider different fuel sources.
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Installation – Engine-mounted fuel
filter
1. Install the new filter into the filter
bracket. Turn the filter clockwise to
lock it in place.
2. Reconnect both fuel lines.
Note: Using a fuel that has more than
average impurities may require you to
replace the fuel filter more frequently than
the service interval specifies.
Note: You will need to purge the system of
air after removal or changing of the filter.
See purging air from the fuel system later
in this chapter.
Purging air from the fuel system
Turn the ignition key to on for 30 seconds,
then turn it to off. Do this six times in a row
to purge any trapped air from the fuel
system.
After filter service, a no start or rough
running engine may indicate that air is
entering the system through the filter bowl
seal or drain. Make sure the drain is tight
and you tightened the filter bowl to the
mechanical stop.
SELECTIVE CATALYTIC
REDUCTION SYSTEM
Your vehicle is equipped with a selective
catalytic reduction system to help reduce
emission levels of oxides of nitrogen from
the exhaust of the diesel engine. The
system automatically injects Diesel
Exhaust Fluid (DEF) into the exhaust
system to enable proper selective catalytic
reduction function. Importance of maintaining the
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) level
In order for the selective catalytic reduction
system to operate properly, the DEF level
must be maintained. Generally, the DEF
tank should be filled during the oil change
service interval. See General
Maintenance Information (page 59).
However, certain conditions or driving
styles, such as trailer towing or fast rates
of acceleration, will require the refilling of
the DEF tank more often.
The engine control unit will monitor the
amount of fluid available in the DEF tank.
Running a system check in the information
display will indicate whether the DEF level
is ok or if it is less than 1/2 full. A message
will display in the information display when
the DEF level is low and needs to be
refilled. When you see this message, you
should refill your tank. See the Information
displays chapter of your Owner ’s Manual
for information display functions. For
instructions on refilling your DEF tank, see
filling the Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) tank
in this supplement.
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF)
warning messages and vehicle
operations WARNINGS
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) must be
refilled when low or replaced when
contaminated or your vehicle speed
will be speed limited to 50 mph (80 km/h).
In these conditions, drive with caution and
refill DEF immediately. If the DEF becomes
empty or contaminated and fluid is not
replaced, your vehicle will become limited
to idle speed only once stopped. In these
conditions, be cautious where you stop
your vehicle because you may not be able
to drive long distances and will not be able
to maintain highway speeds until you refill
or replace the DEF.
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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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