2016 FORD F250 check engine

Tightening lug nuts
Tighten the lug nuts to the specified torque at 500 miles
(800 km) after any wheel disturbance (such as tire rota-
tion, changing a flat tire or wheel removal).
Vehicles with single rear
wheels
Tighten the wheel lug nuts to the specified torque at 100
miles (160 km), and again at 500 miles (800 km) of new vehicle operation and after any wheel disturbance (such as tire rotation, changing a flat tire or wheel removal).
Vehicles with dual rear
wheels
Note: For the proper lug nut torque specification, see Technical specifications in the Wheels
and Tires chapter of your owner's manual.
Multi-point Inspection
In order to keep your vehicle running right,
it is important to have the systems on your
vehicle checked regularly. This can help
identify potential issues and prevent major
problems. We recommend having the
following multi-point inspection performed
at every scheduled maintenance interval
to help make sure your vehicle keeps
running great. Multi-point inspection
Horn operation
Accessory drive belt(s)
Radiator, cooler, heater and A/C hoses
Battery performance
Suspension component for leaks ordamage
Engine air filter
Steering and linkage
Exhaust system
Tires (including spare) for wear and properpressure**
Exterior lamps and hazard warning system
operation
Windshield for cracks, chips or pits
Fluid levels *
; fill if necessary
Washer spray and wiper operation
For oil and fluid leaks
* Brake, coolant recovery reservoir, automatic transmission, power steering and window
washer.
** If your vehicle is equipped with a temporary mobility kit, check the tire sealant expiration
Use By date on the canister. Replace as needed.
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Be sure to ask your dealership service
advisor or technician about the multi-point
vehicle inspection. It is a comprehensive
way to perform a thorough inspection of
your vehicle. Your checklist gives you
immediate feedback on the overall
condition 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 wheels
only 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-wheel
drive 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 (48000
km)
Replace engine air filter.
Change automatic transmission fluid and filter on 5-speed
transmission. Consult dealer for requirements.
Every 60000 miles (96000
km)
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Off-road operation
Inspect steering linkage, ball joints and U-joints, Lubricate
if equipped with grease fittings.
Inspect frequently, service
as required
Replace engine air filter.
Change engine oil and filter.
Every 5000 miles (8000
km) or six months
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal
noise, wear, looseness or drag.
Rotate tires*
, inspect tires for wear and measure tread
depth.
Replace front wheel bearing grease and grease seals if
non-sealed bearings are used.
Every 30000 miles (48000
km)
Change rear axle fluid (F-450 and F-550 only).
Every 50000 miles (80000
km)
Change transfer case fluid (Four-wheel drive vehicles).
Every 60000 miles (96000
km)
* Vehicles with dual rear wheels should rotate the front wheels when specified; rear wheels
only if unusual wear is noted. Exclusive use of E85 (Flex fuel vehicles only)
If ran exclusively on E85, fill the fuel tank full with regular
unleaded fuel.
Every oil change interval
6.7L Diesel Engine
See the diesel supplement for special
operating condition information.
Exceptions
There are several exceptions to the Normal
Schedule:
Axle Maintenance
Change the axle fluid anytime an axle is
submerged in water. Rear axles and power take-off units with
synthetic fluid and light-duty trucks
equipped with Ford-design axles are
lubricated for life; do not check or change
fluid unless a leak is suspected, service is
required or the assembly has been
submerged in water. During long periods
of trailer towing with outside temperatures
above 70°F (21°C) and at wide-open
throttle for long periods above 45 mph (72
km/h), change non-synthetic rear axle fluid
every 3000 miles (4800 kilometers) or
three months, whichever comes first. This
interval can be waived if the axle is filled
with 75W140 synthetic gear fluid meeting
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Capacities and Specifications - 6.8L
Triton-30V - V10..........................................311
Specifications....................................................... 312
Capacities and Specifications................303
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior.............................. 256
Center Console..............................................139 Removable Front Cupholders........................ 139
Changing a Bulb...........................................249 Replacing Brake/Tail/Turn/Reverse Lamp
Bulbs................................................................... 251
Replacing Cargo Lamp and Central High Mounted Brake Lamp Bulbs...................... 251
Replacing Fog Lamp Bulbs............................ 250
Replacing Front Clearance and Identification Lamp Bulbs......................... 250
Replacing Front Park and Direction Indicator Lamp Bulbs.................................. 250
Replacing Headlamp Bulbs........................... 250
Replacing the License Plate Lamp Bulb.................................................................... 252
Changing a Fuse
............................................231
Fuses........................................................................\
231
Changing a Road Wheel
...........................290
Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly
Information..................................................... 290
Location of the Spare Tire and Tools..........291
Removing the Spare Tire (With Spare Tire Carrier Only).................................................... 292
Tire Change Procedure.................................... 293
Changing the 12V Battery.........................245 Battery Management System (If
Equipped) ........................................................ 246
Changing the Engine Air Filter................254
Changing the Wiper Blades
.....................247
Checking MyKey System Status...............53
Checking the Wiper Blades
......................247
Child Restraint and Safety Belt Maintenance
.................................................36
Child Safety.......................................................15
General Information............................................. 15
Child Safety Locks..........................................27
Child Seat Positioning..................................26
Cleaning Leather Seats.............................259 With King Ranch Edition................................. 260
Without King Ranch Edition.......................... 259
Cleaning Products.......................................256
Cleaning the Alloy Wheels........................261 Cleaning the Engine....................................257
Cleaning the Exterior
..................................256
Exterior Chrome Parts..................................... 256
Exterior Plastic Parts......................................... 257
Stripes or Graphics............................................ 257
Underbody............................................................ 257
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens........................259
Cleaning the Interior
...................................258
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades...........................................................258
Clearing All MyKeys.......................................53
Climate............................................................428 Climate Control Voice Commands..............431
Climate Control..............................................110
Climate Controlled Seats
..........................125
Cooled Seats........................................................ 126
Heated Seats........................................................ 125
Coolant Check See: Engine Coolant Check............................ 236
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator
........45
Creating a MyKey............................................52 Programming/Changing Configurable
Settings............................................................... 52
Cruise Control..................................................67 Principle of Operation....................................... 183
Cruise control See: Using Cruise Control................................ 183
Customer Assistance
...................................217
D
Data Recording
..................................................9
Event Data Recording........................................... 9
Service Data Recording........................................ 9
Daytime Running Lamps
.............................73
Digital Radio..................................................323 HD Radio Reception and Station
Troubleshooting............................................ 324
Direction Indicators........................................74 Lane Change.......................................................... 74
Driver and Passenger Airbags...................38 Children and Airbags........................................... 43
Passenger Airbag On and Off Switch ..........38
Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating Adjustment........................................................ 42
Driving Aids
.....................................................184
Driving Hints...................................................207
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Driving Through Water..............................208
DRL
See: Daytime Running Lamps......................... 73
E
Economical Driving.....................................207
Electronic Locking Differential.................167 Activating the Electronic Locking
Differential........................................................ 167
Emission Control System
..........................148
On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)................... 149
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing................................................... 150
End User License Agreement..................472 SYNC End User License Agreement
(EULA).............................................................. 472
Engine Block Heater....................................142 Using the Engine Block Heater...................... 143
Engine Coolant Check
...............................236
Adding Engine Coolant.................................... 237
Recycled Engine Coolant................................ 238
Severe Climates................................................. 238
What You Should Know About Fail-Safe Cooling.............................................................. 239
Engine Immobilizer See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 64
Engine Oil Check
..........................................235
Adding Engine Oil.............................................. 235
Engine Oil Dipstick......................................235
Engine Specifications
................................303
Drivebelt Routing............................................... 303
Entertainment..............................................395 AM/FM Radio...................................................... 395
Bluetooth Audio.................................................. 410
CD........................................................................\
... 405
SD Card Slot and USB Port........................... 407
SIRIUS® Satellite Radio (If Activated)........................................................ 401
Supported Media Players, Formats and Metadata Information................................. 410
Environment......................................................14 Essential Towing Checks...........................196
Before Towing a Trailer.................................... 202
Dynamic Hitching Using the Rear View Camera System.............................................. 197
Hitches................................................................... 198
Integrated Trailer Brake Controller.............200
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Watercraft (PWC)........................................ 203
Safety Chains....................................................... 199
Trailer Brakes....................................................... 199
Trailer Lamps....................................................... 202
Trailer Towing Connector................................. 197
When Towing a Trailer..................................... 202
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording.............................................. 9
Export Unique Options..................................13
Extended Service Plan (ESP)
..................451
SERVICE PLANS (CANADA ONLY)............452
SERVICE PLANS (U.S. Only).......................... 451
Exterior Mirrors
.................................................77
Clearance Lamps................................................. 78
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors................................ 77
Heated Exterior Mirrors...................................... 78
Memory Mirrors..................................................... 78
Power Exterior Mirrors......................................... 77
Telescoping Mirrors.............................................. 78
F
Fastening the Safety Belts
.........................30
Fastening the Cinch Tongue.............................. 31
Safety Belt Extension Assembly..................... 33
Safety Belt Locking Modes............................... 32
Using Safety Belts During Pregnancy............31
Using the Safety Belt with Cinch Tongue (Front Center and Rear Center Seats
Only).................................................................... 30
Floor Mats
......................................................208
Fog Lamps - Front See: Front Fog Lamps......................................... 73
Foot Pedals See: Adjusting the Pedals................................. 69
Ford Credit
..........................................................11
(U.S. Only)................................................................. 11
Four-Wheel Drive
.........................................158
Front Fog Lamps.............................................73
Front Seat Armrest.......................................127
Fuel and Refueling.......................................144
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Fuel Consumption........................................147
Calculating Fuel Economy.............................. 148
Filling the Tank..................................................... 147
Fuel Filter........................................................244
Fuel Quality.....................................................145 Choosing the Right Fuel................................... 145
Choosing the Right Fuel With a Flex Fuel Vehicle (If Equipped)................................... 145
Diesel Engine........................................................ 145
Octane Recommendations............................ 145
Fuel Shutoff
....................................................213
Fuses.................................................................223
Fuse Specification Chart...........................223 Passenger Compartment Fuse
Panel
.................................................................. 228
Power Distribution Box.................................... 223
G
Garage Door Opener See: Universal Garage Door Opener............129
Gauges...............................................................82 Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge............83
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge............................... 83
Fuel Gauge.............................................................. 83
Information Display............................................. 84
Transmission Fluid Temperature Gauge.................................................................. 83
General Information on Radio Frequencies...................................................47
General Maintenance Information
.......453
Multi-point Inspection..................................... 455
Owner Checks and Services.......................... 454
Protecting Your Investment........................... 453
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?......................... 453
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?..................................................... 453
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada.........................................................220
Getting the Services You Need................217 Away From Home............................................... 217
Global Opening
................................................77
Opening the Windows........................................ 77
H
Handbrake See: Parking Brake.............................................. 170Hazard Warning Flashers
...........................213
HDC See: Using Hill Descent Control..................... 177
Head Restraints..............................................117 Adjusting the Head Restraint.......................... 118
Heated Seats
..................................................124
Rear Heated Seats ............................................ 124
Heated Steering Wheel
...............................68
Heated Windows and Mirrors...................115 Heated Exterior Mirror........................................ 115
Heated Rear Window......................................... 115
Heating See: Climate Control.......................................... 110
Hill Start Assist..............................................170 Switching the System On and Off.................171
Using Hill Start Assist........................................ 170
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate...........................................................112
Cooling the Interior Quickly.............................. 114
General Hints......................................................... 112
Heating the Interior Quickly............................. 113
Recommended Settings for Cooling ...........114
Recommended Settings for Heating...........114
Side Window Defogging in Cold Weather.............................................................. 115
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes
............................................................169
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood...........232
I
Ignition Switch...............................................140
In California (U.S. Only)
.............................218
Information Display Control.......................67 Type 1........................................................................\
. 67
Type 2....................................................................... 68
Information Displays
....................................89
General Information........................................... 89
Information.....................................................418 911 Assist............................................................... 425
Alerts...................................................................... 424
Calendar................................................................ 424
Sirius Travel Link................................................. 423
SYNC Services (If Equipped, United States Only)................................................................... 419
Vehicle Health Report (If Equipped, US Only).................................................................. 427
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Memory Function.........................................120
Easy Entry and Exit Feature............................ 122
Linking a PreSet Position to your Remote Control or Intelligent Access Key Fob
........................................................................\
........ 121
Recalling a Preset Position............................... 121
Saving a Preset Position.................................... 121
Message Center See: Information Displays................................. 89
Mirrors See: Heated Windows and Mirrors................115
See: Windows and Mirrors................................ 76
Mobile Communications Equipment.......13
Moonroof..........................................................80 Bounce-Back
.......................................................... 81
Opening and Closing the Moonroof.............80
Venting the Moonroof......................................... 81
Motorcraft Parts
..........................................304
MyFord Touch ™...........................................374
General Information.......................................... 374
MyFord Touch ™ Troubleshooting........440
MyKey Troubleshooting...............................55
MyKey ™..............................................................51
Principle of Operation.......................................... 51
N
Navigation.......................................................431 cityseekr................................................................ 433
Destination Mode............................................... 431
Map Mode............................................................. 437
Navigation Map Updates............................... 440
Navigation Voice Commands....................... 440
Point of Interest (POI) Categories...............433
Quick-touch Buttons....................................... 439
Setting Your Navigation Preferences.........434
Normal Scheduled Maintenance..........456 6.2L and 6.8L Gasoline Engines.................. 456
6.7L Diesel Engine.............................................. 457
O
Oil Change Indicator Reset......................236 Resetting the Oil Life Monitoring
System.............................................................. 236
Oil Check See: Engine Oil Check...................................... 235
Opening and Closing the Hood..............232 Ordering Additional Owner's
Literature.......................................................221
Obtaining a French Owner ’s Manual...........221
Overhead Console
........................................139
P
Parking Aid
......................................................179
Rear Parking Aid.................................................. 179
Parking Aids
....................................................179
Parking Brake.................................................170
Passive Anti-Theft System........................64 SecuriLock ™.......................................................... 64
PATS See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 64
Pedals................................................................69
Perchlorate.........................................................11
Phone.................................................................411 Making Calls......................................................... 413
Pairing Subsequent Cell Phones.................. 412
Pairing Your Cell Phone for the First Time.................................................................... 412
Phone Menu Options........................................ 414
Phone Settings.................................................... 417
Phone Voice Commands................................. 418
Receiving Calls..................................................... 413
Text Messaging.................................................... 415
Post-Crash Alert System...........................216
Power Door Locks See: Locking and Unlocking............................. 56
Power Seats
...................................................120
Power Lumbar..................................................... 120
Power Recline...................................................... 120
Power Steering Fluid Check
.....................244
Power Take-Off.............................................156
Power Windows..............................................76 Accessory Delay..................................................... 77
Bounce-Back.......................................................... 76
One-Touch Up or Down..................................... 76
Window Lock.......................................................... 77
Protecting the Environment........................14
R
Rear Axle..........................................................167
Rear Seat Armrest........................................128
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Vehicle Storage.............................................261
Battery................................................................... 262
Body........................................................................\
. 261
Brakes..................................................................... 262
Cooling system................................................... 262
Engine.................................................................... 262
Fuel system.......................................................... 262
General................................................................... 261
Miscellaneous..................................................... 262
Removing Vehicle From Storage.................262
Tires........................................................................\
262
Ventilation See: Climate Control.......................................... 110
VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number............305
Voice Control
....................................................67
W
Warning Lamps and Indicators................84 4X2........................................................................\
..... 87
4X4 HIGH................................................................. 87
4X4 LOW................................................................. 87
Anti-Lock Braking System................................ 84
Battery..................................................................... 84
Brake System........................................................ 84
Check Fuel Cap..................................................... 85
Cruise Control........................................................ 85
Diesel Warning Lights......................................... 87
Direction Indicator............................................... 85
Door Ajar................................................................. 85
Electronic Locking Differential........................ 85
Engine Coolant Temperature.......................... 85
Engine Oil................................................................ 85
Fasten Safety Belt............................................... 85
Front Airbag........................................................... 85
High Beam.............................................................. 85
Hill Descent............................................................ 85
Low Fuel Level...................................................... 86
Low Tire Pressure Warning.............................. 86
Powertrain Malfunction/Reduced Power/Electronic Throttle Control...........86
Service Engine Soon........................................... 86
Stability Control................................................... 86
Stability Control Off............................................ 87
Transmission Tow/Haul..................................... 87
Washer Fluid Check....................................244 Washers
See: Cleaning the Exterior.............................. 256
See: Wipers and Washers................................. 70
Waxing..............................................................257
Wheel Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 290
Wheels and Tires.........................................264 General Information......................................... 264
Technical Specifications.................................. 301
Windows and Mirrors....................................76
Windshield Washers.....................................70 Front Camera Washer........................................ 70
Windshield Wipers
.........................................70
Speed dependent wipers.................................. 70
Wipers and Washers.....................................70
Wrecker Towing See: Transporting the Vehicle....................... 205
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