2015 FORD SUPER DUTY cooling

Ford Motor Company has recommendedmaintenance intervals for various partsand component systems based uponengineering testing. Ford Motor Companyrelies upon this testing to determine themost appropriate mileage for replacementof oils and fluids to protect your vehicle atthe lowest overall cost to you andrecommends against maintenanceschedules that deviate from the scheduledmaintenance information.
We strongly recommend the use of onlygenuine Ford, Motorcraft orFord-authorized re-manufacturedreplacement parts engineered for yourvehicle.
Additives and Chemicals
This owner's manual and the FordWorkshop Manual list the recommendedadditives and chemicals for your vehicle.We do not recommend using chemicals oradditives not approved by us as part ofyour vehicle’s normal maintenance. Pleaseconsult your warranty information.
Oils, Fluids and Flushing
In many cases, fluid discoloration is anormal operating characteristic and, byitself, does not necessarily indicate aconcern or that the fluid needs to bechanged. However, a qualified expert, suchas the factory-trained technicians at yourdealership, should inspect discolored fluidsthat also show signs of overheating orforeign material contaminationimmediately.
Make sure to change your vehicle’s oils andfluids at the specified intervals or inconjunction with a repair. Flushing is aviable way to change fluid for many vehiclesub-systems during scheduledmaintenance. It is critical that systems areflushed only with new fluid that is the sameas that required to fill and operate thesystem or using a Ford-approved flushingchemical.
Owner Checks and Services
Make sure you perform the following basicmaintenance checks and inspections everymonth or at six-month intervals.
Check every month
Engine oil level.
Function of all interior and exterior lights.
Tires (including spare) for wear and proper pressure.
Windshield washer fluid level.
Check every six months
Battery connections. Clean if necessary.
Body and door drain holes for obstructions. Clean if necessary.
Cooling system fluid level and coolant strength.
Door weatherstrips for wear. Lubricate if necessary.
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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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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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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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