2016 FORD F250 battery

*The accessory manufacturer designs,
develops and therefore warrants Ford
Licensed Accessories, and does not design
or test these accessories to Ford Motor
Company engineering requirements.
Contact an authorized Ford dealer for the
manufacturer
’s limited warranty details,
and request a copy of the Ford Licensed
Accessories product limited warranty from
the accessory manufacturer.
For maximum vehicle performance, keep
the following information in mind when
adding accessories or equipment to your
vehicle:
• When adding accessories, equipment,
passengers and luggage to your
vehicle, do not exceed the total weight
capacity of the vehicle or of the front
or rear axle (GVWR or GAWR as
indicated on the Safety Compliance
Certification label). Ask an authorized
dealer for specific weight information.
• The Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) and Canadian
Radio Telecommunications
Commission (CRTC) regulate the use
of mobile communications systems
that are equipped with radio
transmitters, for example, two-way
radios, telephones and theft alarms.
Any such equipment installed in your
vehicle should comply with Federal
Communications Commission (FCC)
and Canadian Radio
Telecommunications Commission
(CRTC) regulations and should be
installed only by an authorized dealer. •
An authorized dealer needs to install
mobile communications systems.
Improper installation may harm the
operation of your vehicle, particularly
if the manufacturer did not design the
mobile communication system
specifically for automotive use.
• If you or an authorized Ford dealer add
any non-Ford electrical or electronic
accessories or components to your
vehicle, you may adversely affect
battery performance and durability. In
addition, you may also adversely affect
the performance of other electrical
systems in the vehicle.
AUXILIARY SWITCHES
For maximum vehicle performance, keep
the following information in mind when
adding accessories or equipment to your
vehicle:
• When adding accessories, equipment,
passengers and luggage to your
vehicle, do not exceed the total weight
capacity of the vehicle or of the front
or rear axle (GVWR or GAWR as
indicated on the Safety Compliance
Certification label). Ask an authorized
dealer for specific weight information.
• The Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) and Canadian
Radio Telecommunications
Commission (CRTC) regulate the use
of mobile communications systems
equipped with radio transmitters, for
example, two-way radios, telephones
and theft alarms. Any such equipment
installed in your vehicle should comply
with Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) and Canadian
Radio Telecommunications
Commission (CRTC) regulations, and
should be installed by an authorized
dealer.
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•
An authorized dealer needs to install
mobile communications systems.
Improper installation may harm the
operation of your vehicle, particularly
if the manufacturer did not design the
mobile communication system
specifically for automotive use.
• If you or an authorized Ford dealer add
any non-Ford electrical or electronic
accessories or components to your
vehicle, you may adversely affect
battery performance and durability. In
addition, you may also adversely affect
the performance of other electrical
systems in the vehicle. The auxiliary switch option package
provides four switches, mounted in the
center of the instrument panel. These
switches operate only while the ignition is
in the on position, whether the engine is
running or not. Ford recommends, however,
that the engine remain running to maintain
battery charge when using the auxiliary
switches for extended periods of time or
higher current draws.
Note:
When your vehicle has a diesel
engine, use the auxiliary switches only while
the engine is running. The glow plugs also
drain battery power when the ignition key is
in the on position. Using the auxiliary
switches, even for limited amounts of time,
can cause your battery to drain quickly and
prevent your vehicle from restarting. When switched on, the auxiliary switches
provide 8 amps, 12 amps or 20 amps of
electrical battery power for a variety of
personal or commercial uses.
The relay box for the auxiliary switches is
on the end of the left side of the instrument
panel. See your authorized dealer for
service.
The relays are coded as shown:
Each switch includes a power lead, a
blunt-cut and sealed wire located below
the instrument panel and to the left of the
steering column.
The power leads are coded as shown:
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PROTECT YOURSELF FROM THE RISING
COST OF VEHICLE REPAIRS WITH A FORD
EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN.
SERVICE PLANS (U.S. Only)
More than 32 million Ford owners have
discovered the powerful protection of Ford
Extended Service Plan. It is the extended
service plan backed by Ford Motor
Company, and provides peace of mind
protection beyond the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty coverage.
Ford ESP Can Quickly Pay for Itself
One service bill – the cost of parts and
labor – can easily exceed the price of your
Ford Extended Service Plan. With Ford ESP
you minimize your risk for unexpected
repair bills and rising repair costs.
Up to 1,000+ Covered Vehicle
Components
There are four core Extended Service Plans
with different levels of coverage. Ask your
authorized dealer for details.
1. PremiumCARE - Our most
comprehensive coverage. With over
1,000 covered components, this plan
is so complete that we generally only
discuss what’ s not covered.
2. ExtraCARE - Covers 113 components, and includes many high-tech items.
3. BaseCARE - Covers 84 components.
4. PowertrainCARE - Covers 29 critical components.
Ford Extended Service Plan is honored by
all authorized Ford dealers in the U.S.,
Canada and Mexico. It is the extended
service plan authorized and backed by Ford
Motor Company. That means you get:
•
Reliable, quality service at any Ford or
Lincoln dealership
• Repairs performed by factory trained
technicians, using genuine parts
Rental Car Reimbursement
1st day Rental Benefit
You take advantage of replacement
transportation if your vehicle is at your
authorized dealer for same day covered
repairs.
Extended Rental Benefits
If your vehicle is kept overnight for covered
repairs, you are eligible for rental car
coverage, including bumper to bumper
warranty repairs, and Field Service Actions.
Roadside Assistance
Exclusive 24/7 roadside assistance,
including:
• Towing, flat-tire change and battery
jump starts
• Out of fuel and lock-out assistance.
• Travel expense reimbursement for
lodging, meals and rental car.
• Destination assistance for taxi, shuttle,
rental car coverage and emergency
transportation.
Transferable Coverage
If you sell your vehicle before your Ford
Extended Service Plan coverage expires,
you can transfer any remaining coverage
to the new owner. Whenever you sell your
vehicle, prospective buyers may have a
higher degree of confidence that vehicle
was properly maintained with Ford ESP,
thereby improving resale value.
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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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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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Information Messages...............................100
4WD........................................................................\
109
AdvanceTrac ™................................................... 100
Alarm...................................................................... 100
Diesel Messages.................................................. 101
Doors and Locks................................................. 104
Drivetrain............................................................... 104
Engine..................................................................... 105
Fuel........................................................................\
.. 105
Key........................................................................\
... 105
Maintenance........................................................ 106
MyKey®.................................................................. 106
Off Road................................................................. 107
Park Aid.................................................................. 107
Park Brake.............................................................. 107
Power Steering.................................................... 107
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.................108
Trailer...................................................................... 108
Installing Child Seats.....................................16 Child Seats............................................................... 16
Tether Strap Attachment.................................. 22
Tether Strap Attachment (Rear SuperCab Only)..................................................................... 23
Using Cinch Tongue Lap and Shoulder Belts (All Front Center, Super Cab and Crew
Cab Rear Center Positions).......................... 19
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts.......................... 17
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH)............................................. 21
Using Tether Straps.............................................. 21
Instrument Cluster
.........................................82
Instrument Lighting Dimmer......................73
Interior Lamps..................................................74
Front Map Lamps (If equipped)..................... 74
Rear Dome and Map Lamps............................ 75
Interior Mirror
....................................................79
Auto-Dimming Mirror.......................................... 79
Introduction.........................................................7
J
Jump Starting the Vehicle.........................214 Connecting the Jumper Cables..................... 214
Jump Starting....................................................... 215
Preparing Your Vehicle...................................... 214
Removing the Jumper Cables........................ 215K
Keyless Entry....................................................57
SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRY
KEYPAD
............................................................... 57
Unlocking and Locking the Doors.................. 59
Keys and Remote Controls.........................47
L
Lighting Control................................................71 Headlamp Flasher................................................ 72
High Beams.............................................................. 71
Lighting................................................................71 General Information............................................. 71
Limited Slip Differential
..............................167
Load Carrying.................................................185
Load Limit.......................................................185
Special Loading Instructions for Owners of
Pick-up Trucks and Utility-type
Vehicles.............................................................. 191
Vehicle Loading - with and without a Trailer................................................................. 185
Locking and Unlocking
.................................56
Autolock and Autounlock................................. 56
Battery Saver.......................................................... 57
Illuminated Entry................................................... 57
Power Door Locks................................................ 56
Remote Control.................................................... 56
Smart Unlocks...................................................... 56
Locks
...................................................................56
Lug Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 290
M
Maintenance..................................................232 General Information.......................................... 232
Manual Climate Control
.............................110
Manual Seats..................................................119 Manual Lumbar .................................................. 120
Moving the Seat Backward and Forward.............................................................. 119
Recline Adjustment............................................ 119
Media Hub
......................................................328
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Rear Seats........................................................122
Folding the Rear Seat Back (Crew Cab)
........................................................................\
....... 122
Folding up the Rear Seat Cushion................122
Rear Under Seat Storage (Crew Cab).........123
Returning the Seat to the Seating Position.............................................................. 122
Rear View Camera.......................................180 Using the Rear View Camera System........180
Rear View Camera See: Rear View Camera................................... 180
Recommended Towing Weights............193 Calculating the Maximum Loaded Trailer
Weight for Your Vehicle............................... 196
Refueling..........................................................146 Fuel Filler Cap....................................................... 147
Remote Control...............................................47 Car Finder................................................................ 48
Integrated Keyhead Transmitters .................. 47
Memory Feature................................................... 48
Remote Start ........................................................ 48
Replacing the Battery......................................... 47
Sounding a Panic Alarm.................................... 48
Remote Start
..................................................116
Automatic Settings............................................. 116
Removing a Headlamp..............................249
Removing the Tailgate
.................................60
Repairing Minor Paint Damage...............261
Replacement Parts Recommendation.........................................11
Collision Repairs..................................................... 11
Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical Repairs................................................................... 11
Warranty on Replacement Parts..................... 12
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control............................................................50
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)..............................................................222
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)...............................................................221 Roadside Assistance
...................................212
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting Roadside
Assistance......................................................... 212
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Using Roadside Assistance......................................................... 212
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Getting Roadside Assistance.................................... 212
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Using Roadside Assistance.................................... 212
Roadside Emergencies...............................212
Running-In See: Breaking-In................................................. 207
Running Out of Fuel....................................146
S
Safety Belt Height Adjustment.................33
Safety Belt Minder.........................................34 Belt-Minder™........................................................ 34
Safety Belts
......................................................29
Principle of Operation........................................ 29
Safety Belt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime...............................................................33
Conditions of operation..................................... 34
Safety Canopy ™
............................................44
Safety Precautions......................................144
Satellite Radio
..............................................325
Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number
(ESN)................................................................ 326
Satellite Radio Reception Factors...............326
SIRIUS® Satellite Radio Service.................. 326
Troubleshooting.................................................. 327
Scheduled Maintenance Record
...........462
Scheduled Maintenance...........................453
Seats...................................................................117
Security..............................................................64
Settings...........................................................382 Clock....................................................................... 382
Display................................................................... 383
Settings................................................................. 386
Sound.................................................................... 384
Vehicle................................................................... 384
Side Airbags
.....................................................43
Sitting in the Correct Position....................117
Sliding Windows
.............................................79
Power Sliding Back Window............................ 79
Snow Chains See: Using Snow Chains................................. 284
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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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