2016 FORD F250 SUPER DUTY Owners Manual

6. Release the parking brake. With yourfoot on the brake pedal and with theA/C on, put the vehicle in D and allowthe engine to idle for at least oneminute.
•If you do not allow the engine torelearn its idle trim, the idle qualityof your vehicle may be adverselyaffected until the idle trim iseventually relearned.
7. Drive the vehicle to complete therelearning process
•The vehicle may need to be driven10 mi (16 km) or more to relearn theidle and fuel trim strategy alongwith the ethanol content for flexiblefuel vehicles.
•For flexible fuel vehicles, if you areoperating on E85, you mayexperience poor starts or aninability to start the engine anddriveability problems until the fueltrim and ethanol content have beenrelearned.
If the battery has been disconnected or anew battery has been installed, the clockand radio settings must be reset once thebattery is reconnected.
Always dispose of automotivebatteries in a responsible manner.Follow your local authorized standardsfor disposal. Call your local authorizedrecycling center to find out more aboutrecycling automotive batteries.
Battery Management System (IfEquipped)
The battery management system (BMS)monitors battery conditions and takesactions to extend battery life. If excessivebattery drain is detected, the system maytemporarily disable certain electricalfeatures to protect the battery. Thoseelectrical accessories affected include therear defrost, heated/cooled seats, climate
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
2.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.
3. Remove the two grille to headlampassembly push pins and the four boltsattaching the top of the grille to theradiator support.
4.Pull the top of the grille forward to gainaccess to the lower grille spring clips.
5. Depress the spring clips through thelower inner grille access openings usinga flat head screwdriver.
6. Pull the grill straight out to remove.
7. Remove the four bolts from theheadlamp assembly.
8. Pull the assembly straight outdisengaging one snap clip from thefender.
9.Disconnect the electrical connector bysqueezing the release tab and pushingthe connector forward, then pulling itrearward.
CHANGING A BULB
WARNINGS
Switch all of the lamps and theignition off. Failure to follow thiswarning could result in seriouspersonal injury.
Bulbs become hot when in use. Letthem cool down before you removethem.
Use the correct specification bulb. SeeBulb Specification Chart (page 252).Install in the reverse order unless otherwisestated.
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Replacing Front Park and DirectionIndicator Lamp Bulbs
1.Switch all of the lamps and the ignitionoff.
2. Remove the headlamp. SeeRemoving a Headlamp (page 249).
3.Turn the bulb holder counterclockwiseand remove it.
4. Remove the bulb by pulling it straightout.
Replacing Headlamp Bulbs
1.Switch all of the lamps and the ignitionoff.
2. Remove the headlamp. SeeRemoving a Headlamp (page 249).
3. Turn the bulb counterclockwise andremove it.
4. Remove the bulb by pulling it straightout.
Note:Do not touch the bulb glass.
Note:You cannot separate the bulb fromthe bulb holder.
Replacing Front Clearance andIdentification Lamp Bulbs (If Equipped)
1.Switch all of the lamps and the ignitionoff.
2. Remove the screw and lens from thelamp assembly.
3. Separate the bulb from the bulbsocket.
Replacing Fog Lamp Bulbs (If Equipped)
1.Switch all of the lamps and the ignitionoff.
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2. Disconnect the electrical connector.
3.Turn the bulb holder counterclockwiseand remove it.
Note:Do not touch the bulb glass.
Note:You cannot separate the bulb fromthe bulb holder.
ReplacingBrake/Tail/Turn/Reverse LampBulbs
Pickup Models
1.Switch all of the lamps and the ignitionoff.
2. Open the tailgate to expose the lampassemblies.
3. Remove the two bolts from the taillamp assembly and carefully pull thelamp assembly from the tailgate pillarby releasing the two retaining tabs.
4.Turn the bulb holder counterclockwiseand remove it.
5. Remove the bulb by pulling it straightout.
Chassis Cabs
1.Switch all of the lamps and the ignitionoff.
2. Remove the four screws and the lamplens from lamp assembly.
3. Remove the bulb by pulling it straightout.
Replacing Cargo Lamp and CentralHigh Mounted Brake Lamp Bulbs
1.Switch all of the lamps and the ignitionoff.
2. Remove the screws and lampassembly from the vehicle as wiringpermits.
3.Turn the bulb holder counterclockwiseand remove it.
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4. Remove the bulb by pulling it straightout.
Replacing the License Plate LampBulb
Note:The license plate bulbs are locatedbehind the rear bumper.
1.Switch all of the lamps and the ignitionoff.
2. Reach behind the rear bumper tolocate the bulb.
3.Turn the bulb holder counterclockwiseand remove it.
4. Remove the bulb by pulling it straightout.
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
H13/90082Headlamps
W5W2Side marker lamp - front
3157NA2Park/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
9121High-mount brake lamp
9122Cargo lamp
12V6W2Map lamp
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Trade nameNumber of BulbsFunction
5783Dome/reading lamps
28252Interior visor lamp
28252Mirror turn signal
2825Mirror clearance lamp
1945Front clearance lamps and
front identification lamps1
LED24Rear fender clearance1
19323Rear identification1
LED21Underhood Lamp
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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