2015 FORD SUPER DUTY Owners Manual

control fan, heated steering wheel, audioand navigation system. A message may beshown in the information displays to alertthe driver that battery protection actionsare active. These messages are only fornotification that an action is taking place,and not intended to indicate an electricalproblem or that the battery requiresreplacement.
Electrical accessory installation
To ensure proper operation of the BMS,any electrical devices that are added tothe vehicle should not have their groundconnection made directly at the negativebattery post. A connection at the negativebattery post can cause inaccuratemeasurements of the battery conditionand potential incorrect system operation.
Note:Electrical or electronic accessoriesadded to the vehicle by the dealer or theowner may adversely affect batteryperformance and durability, and may alsoaffect the performance of other electricalsystems in the vehicle.
When a battery replacement is required,the battery should only be replaced witha Ford recommended replacement batterywhich matches the electrical requirementsof the vehicle. After battery replacement,or in some cases after charging the batterywith the external charger, the BMS requireseight hours of vehicle sleep time (key offwith doors closed) to relearn the newbattery state of charge. Prior to relearningthe state of charge, the BMS may disableelectrical features (to protect the battery)earlier than normal.
CHECKING THE WIPER
BLADES
Run the tip of your fingers over the edge ofthe blade to check for roughness.
Clean the wiper blades with washer fluidor water applied with a soft sponge orcloth.
CHANGING THE WIPER
BLADES
You can manually move the wiper armswhen the ignition is off. This allows for easeof blade replacement and cleaning underthe blades.
1.Pull the wiper blade and arm awayfrom the glass.
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2.Release the wiper blade lock (A) andseparate the wiper blade from thewiper arm.
3.Install in the reverse order.
Note:Make sure that the wiper blade locksinto place. Lower the wiper arm and bladeback on the windshield. The wiper arms willautomatically return to their normal positionwhen you turn the ignition on.
•Replace wiper blades at least once peryear for optimum performance.
•You can improve poor wiper quality bycleaning the wiper blades and thewindshield.
ADJUSTING THE HEADLAMPS
Vertical Aim Adjustment
The headlamps on your vehicle areproperly aimed at the assembly plant. Ifyour vehicle has been in an accident, thealignment of your headlamps should bechecked by your authorized dealer.
Headlamp Aiming Target
8 feet (2.4 meters)A
Center height of lamp to groundB
25 feet (7.6 meters)C
Horizontal reference lineD
Vertical Aim Adjustment Procedure
1.Park the vehicle directly in front of awall or screen on a level surface,approximately 25 feet (7.6 meters)away.
2.Measure the height of the headlampbulb center from the ground and markan 8 foot (2.4 meter) horizontalreference line on the vertical wall orscreen at this height.
Note:To see a clearer light pattern foradjusting, you may want to block the lightfrom one headlamp while adjusting theother.
3.Turn on the low beam headlamps toilluminate the wall or screen and openthe hood.
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4.On the wall or screen you will observea flat zone of high intensity lightlocated at the top of the right handportion of the beam pattern. If the topedge of the high intensity light zone isnot at the horizontal reference line, theheadlamp will need to be adjusted.
5.Locate the vertical adjuster on eachheadlamp. Using a Phillips #2screwdriver, turn the adjuster eitherclockwise or counterclockwise in orderto adjust the vertical aim of theheadlamp.
6.Repeat steps 3 thru 5 to adjust theother headlamp.
7.Close the hood and turn off the lamps.
Horizontal Aim Adjustment
Horizontal aim is not required for thisvehicle and is not adjustable.
REMOVING A HEADLAMP
WARNING
Handle a halogen headlamp bulbcarefully and keep out of children’sreach. Grasp the bulb only by itsplastic base and do not touch the glass.The oil from your hand could cause thebulb to break the next time the headlampsare operated.
Note:If the bulb is accidentally touched, itshould be cleaned with rubbing alcoholbefore being used.
Note:This procedure is for replacing theheadlamps, park lamps or turn lamps.
1.Make sure the headlamp control is inthe Off position and open the hood.
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1.Using masking tape or a marker, makean alignment mark between one of thegrille brackets and the vehicle radiatorsupport to ensure correct grillealignment during the installationprocedure. Do not scratch the blackcoating from the radiator support.
2.Remove the two grille to headlampassembly push pins and the four boltsattaching the top of the grille to theradiator support.
3.Pull the top of the grille forward to gainaccess to the lower grille spring clips.
4.Depress the spring clips through thelower inner grille access openings usinga flat head screwdriver.
5.Pull the grill straight out to remove.
6.Remove the four bolts from theheadlamp assembly.
7.Pull the assembly straight outdisengaging one snap clip from thefender.
8.Disconnect the electrical connector bysqueezing the release tab and pushingthe connector forward, then pulling itrearward.
9.For the headlamp bulb, remove thebulb by turning it counterclockwise andpulling it straight out.
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10.For the park or turn lamp bulb,remove the bulb by turning itcounterclockwise and pulling itstraight out.
11.Install the new bulb(s) in reverseorder.
CHANGING A BULB
Lamp Assembly Condensation
Exterior lamps are vented toaccommodate normal changes in pressure.Condensation can be a natural by-productof this design. When moist air enters thelamp assembly through the vents, there isa possibility that condensation can occurwhen the temperature is cold. Whennormal condensation occurs, a thin film ofmist can form on the interior of the lens.The thin mist eventually clears and exitsthrough the vents during normal operation.Clearing time may take as long as 48 hoursunder dry weather conditions.
Examples of acceptable condensation are:
•Presence of thin mist (no streaks, dripmarks or droplets).
•Fine mist covers less than 50% of thelens.
Examples of unacceptable moisture(usually caused by a lamp water leak) are:
•Water puddle inside the lamp.
•Large water droplets, drip marks orstreaks present on the interior of thelens.
Take your vehicle to a dealer for service ifany of the above conditions ofunacceptable moisture are present.
Replacing Front Clearance andIdentification Lamp Bulbs (IfEquipped)
1.Make sure the headlamps are off.
2.Remove the screw and lens from thelamp assembly.
3.Separate the bulb from the bulbsocket.
4.Install the new bulb in reverse order.
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Replacing Fog Lamp Bulbs (IfEquipped
1.Make sure the headlamps are off.
2.Remove the bulb socket from the foglamp by turning it counterclockwise.
3.Disconnect the electrical connectorfrom the fog lamp bulb.
4.Install the new bulb in reverse order.
ReplacingBrake/Tail/Turn/Reverse LampBulbs
Pickup Models
1.Make sure the headlamps are off, thenopen the tailgate to expose the lampassemblies
2.Remove the two bolts from the taillamp assembly and carefully pull thelamp assembly from the tailgate pillarby releasing the two retaining tabs.
3.Rotate the bulb socketcounterclockwise and remove fromlamp assembly
4.Pull the bulb straight out of the socket.
5.Install the new bulb in reverse order.
Chassis Cabs
1.Make sure the headlamps are off.
2.Remove the four screws and the lamplens from lamp assembly.
3.Carefully pull the bulb straight out ofthe socket.
4.Install the new bulb in reverse order.
Replacing Cargo Lamp and High-mount Brake Lamp Bulbs
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1.Make sure the headlamps are off.
2.Remove the screws and lampassembly from the vehicle as wiringpermits.
3.Remove the bulb socket by rotating itcounterclockwise.
4.Pull the bulb straight out of the socket.
5.Install the new bulb in reverse order.
Replacing the License Plate LampBulb
Note:The license plate bulbs are locatedbehind the rear bumper.
1.Reach behind the rear bumper tolocate the bulb.
2.Twist the bulb socket counterclockwiseand carefully pull to remove it from thelamp assembly.
3.Pull out the old bulb from the socketand push in the new bulb.
4.Install the new bulb in reverse order.
BULB SPECIFICATION CHART
Replacement bulbs are specified in thechart below. Headlamp bulbs must bemarked with an authorized “D.O.T.” forNorth America and an “E” for Europe toensure lamp performance, light brightnessand pattern and safe visibility. The correctbulbs will not damage the lamp assemblyor void the lamp assembly warranty andwill provide quality bulb illumination time.
Trade nameNumber of BulbsFunction
H13/90082*Headlamps
W5W2*Side marker lamp - front
3157NA2*Park/Turn lamp- front
31572Tail/stop/turn/side marker(pickups only)
31572Tail/stop/turn/side marker(chassis cabs only)
9212Reverse (pickups only)
31572Reverse (chassis cabs only)
194—License plate lamp
9145—Fog lamp
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Trade nameNumber of BulbsFunction
9121High-mount brake lamp
9122Cargo lamp
12V6W2Map lamp
5783Dome/reading lamps
28252Interior visor lamp
28252Mirror turn signal
2825Mirror clearance lamp
1945Front clearance lamps and
front identification lamps1
LED24Rear fender clearance1
19323Rear identification1
9061Underhood Lamp
LED (if equipped)2
To replace all instrument panel lights - see your authorized dealer
1Dual rear wheels, if equipped
2 See your authorized dealer to replace the lamp assembly
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