DIESEL FUEL RECOMMENDATIONS
Ford recommends that you use only the diesel fuels that meet either the ASTM
D975 diesel or the ASTM D7467 B6-B20 biodiesel industry specifications. Outside
of North America, use fuels meeting EN590 or equivalent local market standard.
Diesel fuel is adjusted seasonally for colder temperatures. For best results at
temperatures below 20°F (-7°C), it is recommended to use a diesel fuel that has
been seasonally adjusted for the weather.
DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER SYSTEM
The system helps reduce carbon emissions, and requires the completion of periodic
drives to clean it. The information display will prompt you to complete an operator-
commanded regeneration procedure. Failure to comply with the required cleaning
procedure maintenance can result in damage to the diesel particulate filter system
that may not be covered under your warranty. See your Diesel Supplement for
more information.
ESSENTIAL INFORMATION
1918*IF EQUIPPED*IF EQUIPPED
DIESEL EXHAUST FLUID LEVEL
To help reduce emission levels from the exhaust of the diesel engine, your vehicle
is equipped with a selective catalytic reduction system that relies upon diesel
exhaust fluid to operate properly. The selective catalytic reduction system
automatically injects diesel exhaust fluid into the exhaust system to enable proper
selective catalytic reduction system function. Make sure that you check your
vehicle’s diesel exhaust fluid level during the oil change service interval, but certain
conditions or driving styles, such as trailer towing or fast rates of acceleration, will
require the refilling of the diesel exhaust fluid tank more often. See the scheduled
maintenance information in your Diesel Supplement for more information.
FUEL TYPE/TANK CAPACITY/FLEX FUEL*
Depending on your vehicle, your fuel tank size varies based on body style
and/or engine configuration. Refer to the Capacities and Specifications section
in your Owner’s Manual for more details.
Flex fuel vehicles have a yellow ring around the top of the fuel filler inlet (tube)
and can use either regular unleaded fuel or E85 ethanol fuel.
It is best not to alternate repeatedly between gasoline and E85. If you do switch
fuels, it is recommended that you add as much fuel as possible—at least half a
tank. Do not add less than 5 gallons (18.9 liters) when refueling. You should drive
the vehicle immediately after refueling for at least 5 miles (8 km) to allow the
vehicle to adapt to the change in ethanol concentration. If you exclusively use
E85 fuel, it is recommended to fill the fuel tank with regular unleaded gasoline
at each scheduled oil change.
If you do not have a flex fuel vehicle, then only use “Regular” unleaded gasoline
with an octane rating of 87. Do not use E85 fuels, because your vehicle was not
designed to run on fuels with more than 15% ethanol.
BRAKE OVER ACCELERATOR FEATURE
In the event that the accelerator pedal becomes stuck or entrapped, apply
steady and firm pressure to the brake pedal to slow the vehicle and reduce
engine power. See your Owner’s Manual for complete details.
DIESEL ENGINE
BRAKING FEATURE*
In diesel-equipped vehicles, you can
use this feature along with the
Tow/Haul mode. When active, the
engine braking feature helps to increase
engine braking at higher engine speeds,
providing better grade descent control
with less brake and transmission wear
and tear. Press
on the instrument
panel to switch the system on and off.
ADDITIONAL TRAILER TOWING FEATURES*
For more details, see the Towing section of your Owner’s Manual.
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM
Your vehicle has been equipped with a system that displays a low tire pressure
warning light when one or more of your tires are significantly under-inflated.
If this happens, stop and check your tires as soon as possible. Inflate them to the
proper pressure. Refer to the Wheels and Tires chapter in your Owner’s Manual
for more information.
LOCATION OF SPARE TIRE AND TOOLS*
If your vehicle is equipped with a spare tire, jack and associated tools, refer to the
following table for their locations:
Tool Location
Spare tire (pick-up trucks only) Under the vehicle, just forward of the
rear bumper.
Jack Regular cab and Crew Cab:
fastened to the floor pan behind
rear-most seat on passenger side.
SuperCab: under the rear bench seat
on the passenger side.
Jack handle, lug wrench, lug wrench
extension (only available on Dual
Rear Wheel vehicles) and wheel chock
(only available on Single Rear Wheel
vehicles equipped with a
diesel engine) Regular cab: fastened to the floor
behind the driver seat.
SuperCab: fastened to the floor under
the rear seat .
Crew Cab: fastened to the floor behind
the rear seat on the driver side.
Key and spare tire lock In the glove box.
For complete details on how to change your tire, refer to the Wheels and Tires
chapter in your Owner’s Manual.
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
Your new Ford Super Duty comes with the assurance and support of 24-hour
emergency roadside assistance. To receive roadside assistance in the United States,
call 1-800-241-3673. In Canada, call 1-800-665-2006.
