2016 FORD F650 towing

Towing a trailer
Replace the engine-mounted and frame-mounted fuel
filters.
Every 15000 miles (24000
km), 6 months, 600 engine
hours, or as indicated by the
information display
Replace the wheel bearing grease and grease seals if using
non-sealed bearings.
Every 30000 miles (48000
km)
Flush and refill the engine coolant. Do not add engine
coolant additive.
Every 60000 miles (96000
km) or 2400 engine hours
Note: When adding coolant additive, do not exceed the specified maximum of 48 fluid
ounces (1.4 liters). Operating the engine with excessive coolant additive may cause
overheating which could lead to severe, permanent engine damage.
Note: After the initial coolant flush and fill at 60000 miles (96000 kilometers) or 2400
engine hours, flush and fill every 45000 miles (72000 kilometers) or 1800 engine hours
thereafter. Frequent or extended idling (over 10 minutes per hour of normal driving) or frequent low-
speed operation if your vehicle is used for stationary operation
Change the engine oil and filter as indicated by the
information display, and perform the services listed in the
scheduled maintenance chart.
As required
Replace the engine-mounted and frame-mounted fuel
filters.
Every 15000 miles (24000
km), six months, 600 engine
hours, or as indicated by the
information display
Inspect the coolant concentration (freeze-point protec-
tion) and additive (corrosion inhibitor) strength. Add
engine coolant additive if necessary.
Every 15000 miles (24000
km) or 600 engine hours
Flush and refill the engine coolant. Do not add engine
coolant additive.
Every 60000 miles (96000
km) or 2400 engine hours
Note: When adding coolant additive, do not exceed the specified maximum of 48 fluid
ounces (1.4 liters). Operating the engine with excessive coolant additive may cause
overheating which could lead to severe, permanent engine damage.
Note: After the initial coolant flush and fill at 60000 miles (96000 kilometers) or 2400
engine hours, flush and fill every 45000 miles (72000 kilometers) or 1800 engine hours
thereafter.
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Off-road operation
Replace the air inlet foam filter.
Every 30000 miles (48000
km)
Replace the wheel bearing grease and grease seals if using
non-sealed bearings.
* Vehicles with dual rear wheels should rotate the front wheels when specified; rear wheels
only if unusual wear is noted.
** Reset the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after engine oil and filter changes. Using biodiesel, up to and including 20% biodiesel (B20)
Change the engine oil and filter as indicated by the
information display, and perform the services listed in the
scheduled maintenance chart.
As required
Replace the engine-mounted and frame-mounted fuel
filters.
Every 15000 miles (24000
km), six months, 600 engine
hours, or as indicated by the
information display Using fuel other than ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel - vehicles operated where ultra-low
sulfur diesel fuel is not required or available
Change engine oil and filter.
Every 2500 miles (4000
km) or three months (if
using high sulfur fuel with
more than 500 ppm sulfur)
Change engine oil and filter.
Every 5000 miles (8000
km) or six months (if using
high sulfur fuel with fewer
than 500 ppm sulfur)
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
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Driving Through Water...............................150
Operation in Standing Water......................... 150
DRL See: Daytime Running Lamps......................... 48
E
Economical Driving.......................................147
Electrical System Inspection....................217
Accessory Feed Connections.......................... 217
Electronic Locking Differential.................118 Activating the Locking Differential................119
Driver-Controlled Locking Differential.........118
Servicing a Vehicle with a Locking
Differential........................................................ 119
Emission Control System - 6.7L Diesel.............................................................105
Diesel Exhaust System: Oxidation Catalyst And Diesel Particulate Filter System
........................................................................\
...... 105
Emission Control System - 6.8L.............103 On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)................... 104
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing................................................... 105
End User License Agreement
.................345
SYNC End User License Agreement
(EULA).............................................................. 345
Engine Block Heater
.....................................88
Rapid Heat Supplemental Heating
System................................................................ 89
Using the Engine Block Heater....................... 89
Engine Coolant Check - 6.7L Diesel.......195 Adding Engine Coolant..................................... 195
Checking Coolant Corrosion Inhibitor Additive Strength ......................................... 198
Coolant Change.................................................. 199
Engine and Secondary Cooling System Refill Procedure.............................................. 197
Engine-driven Cooling Fan (Fan Clutch) ............................................................... 199
Recycled Engine Coolant................................. 197
Severe Climates.................................................. 198Engine Coolant Check - 6.8L...................190
Adding Engine Coolant.................................... 190
Coolant Change.................................................. 192
Engine and Secondary Cooling System Refill Procedure............................................... 191
Engine-driven Cooling Fan (Fan Clutch)............................................................... 193
Recycled Engine Coolant................................. 192
Severe Climates.................................................. 192
What You Should Know About Fail-Safe Cooling............................................................... 193
Engine Idle Shutdown..................................88
Engine Immobilizer See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 42
Engine Oil Check - 6.7L Diesel.................186 Engine Oil Specifications................................ 186
Engine Oil Check - 6.8L
..............................185
Adding Engine Oil............................................... 185
Engine Oil Dipstick - 6.7L Diesel.............185
Engine Oil Dipstick - 6.8L..........................185
Engine Specifications - 6.7L Diesel........251 Drivebelt Routing................................................ 251
Engine Specifications - 6.8L.....................251 Drivebelt Routing................................................ 251
Entering, Exiting or Climbing on This Vehicle..............................................................15
Environment.....................................................16
Essential Towing Checks...........................142 Before Towing a Trailer..................................... 142
Hitches.................................................................... 142
Safety Chains....................................................... 142
Trailer Brakes........................................................ 142
Trailer Lamps........................................................ 142
When Towing a Trailer...................................... 142
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording............................................. 12
Exhaust Brake................................................126 Exhaust Brake Operating
Characteristics................................................ 127
Exhaust System Inspection......................218
Export Unique Options.................................14
Extended Service Plan (ESP)
..................312
SERVICE PLANS (CANADA ONLY)..............313
SERVICE PLANS (U.S. Only).......................... 312
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Manual Seats...................................................75
Manual Lumbar .................................................... 76
Moving the Seat Backward and Forward............................................................... 75
Recline Adjustment............................................. 75
Tilting the Seatback Forward (Two-Passenger Bench Seat).................... 76
Message Center See: Information Displays................................. 62
Mirrors See: Windows and Mirrors................................ 50
Mobile Communications Equipment......14
Motorcraft Parts - 6.7L Diesel.................253
Motorcraft Parts - 6.8L..............................252
N
Noise Pollution Control.................................16 Air Intake System.................................................. 16
Body........................................................................\
... 16
Cooling System...................................................... 16
Engine........................................................................\
16
Exhaust System..................................................... 16
Transmission Enclosure...................................... 16
Normal Scheduled Maintenance............321 Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor™ (Diesel Engine
Only)................................................................... 321
Normal Maintenance Intervals..................... 322
O
Oil Change Indicator Reset
.......................190
Oil Check See: Engine Oil Check - 6.7L Diesel.............186
See: Engine Oil Check - 6.8L.......................... 185
Opening and Closing the Hood................181 Closing the Hood................................................ 182
Opening the Hood............................................... 181
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature......................................................160
Obtaining a French Owner ’s Manual..........160
Overhead Console
.........................................83
P
Parking Brake
...................................................121
Air Brakes............................................................... 123
Hydraulic Brakes................................................... 121Passive Anti-Theft System.........................42
SecuriLock ™.......................................................... 42
PATS See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 42
Perchlorate........................................................13
Power Door Locks See: Locking and Unlocking............................. 40
Power Seats
.....................................................76
Air-Ride Seat........................................................... 77
Power Steering Fluid Check.....................202
Power Take-Off
...............................................117
Power Windows.............................................50
Bounce-Back......................................................... 50
One-Touch Up or Down.................................... 50
Window Lock......................................................... 50
Protecting the Environment........................16
R
Rear Axle Fluid Check
.................................223
Changing the Fluid............................................. 223
Checking the Fluid Level.................................. 223
Rear Axle
...........................................................118
General Information........................................... 118
Rear Seat Armrest.........................................80
Rear Seats
.........................................................78
Folding the Rear Seat Back (Crew Cab)
........................................................................\
........ 78
Folding up the Rear Seat Cushion.................. 78
Returning the Seat to the Seating Position............................................................... 78
Recommended Towing Weights.............141
Refueling - 6.7L Diesel
.................................101
Fuel Filler Cap....................................................... 101
Fuel Fill Rate......................................................... 102
Refueling - 6.8L
............................................100
Fuel Filler Cap...................................................... 100
Remote Control..............................................38 Car Finder................................................................ 39
Integrated Keyhead Transmitters .................38
Replacing the Battery......................................... 38
Sounding a Panic Alarm.................................... 39
Removing a Headlamp
.............................208
Repairing Minor Paint Damage..............228
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Starting and Stopping the Engine...........84
General Information........................................... 84
Steering............................................................136
Steering System Inspection.....................222
Hydraulic System............................................... 222
Steering Column Joint Bolts........................... 222
Steering Wheel
...............................................44
Storage Compartments..............................83
Sun Visors.........................................................53
Slide-on-rod........................................................... 53
Suspension System Inspection
..............222
Switching Off the Engine............................88
Symbols Glossary
...........................................10
SYNC™............................................................279 General Information.......................................... 279
SYNC™ Troubleshooting
.........................304
T
Technical Specifications See: Capacities and Specifications.............251
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only).......................158
Tire Care
..........................................................232
Glossary of Tire Terminology......................... 232
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall............................................................ 232
Tires See: Wheels and Tires...................................... 232
Towing a Trailer
.............................................140
Load Placement................................................. 140
Towing..............................................................140
Traction Control
.............................................132
Principle of Operation....................................... 132
Trailer Brakes..................................................128 Trailer Air Supply and Parking Brake
Modular Controls........................................... 128
Trailer Brake Hand Control.............................. 128
Transmission Code Designation............255
Transmission...................................................113
Transmission See: Transmission................................................ 113Transporting the Vehicle............................143
Towing the Vehicle with the Front Wheels
Suspended....................................................... 143
Towing the Vehicle with the Rear Wheels Suspended....................................................... 143
Towing Vehicles Equipped with a Driver-controlled Differential Lock.........144
U
Under Hood Overview - 6.7L Diesel.............................................................184
Under Hood Overview - 6.8L...................183
USB Port
..........................................................277
Using Cruise Control....................................134
Switching Cruise Control Off.......................... 135
Switching Cruise Control On.......................... 134
Using Snow Chains.....................................246
Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player............................................................295
Accessing Your Play Menu............................. 300
Connecting Your Digital Media Player to the USB Port.......................................................... 295
Media Menu Features...................................... 298
Media Voice Commands................................. 297
System Settings................................................. 302
What's Playing?................................................. 296
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone............283 Accessing Features Through the Phone
Menu................................................................. 288
Accessing Your Phone Settings..................... 291
Making a Call...................................................... 286
Pairing a Cell Phone for the First Time................................................................... 283
Pairing Subsequent Cell Phones.................284
Phone Options during an Active Call.........286
Phone Voice Commands................................ 285
Receiving Calls................................................... 286
System Settings................................................. 292
Text Messaging.................................................. 289
Using Traction Control - Vehicles With: Air Brakes......................................................132
System Indicator Light...................................... 132
Using Traction Control - Vehicles With: Hydraulic Brakes
.........................................132
System Indicator Light...................................... 133
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Windshield Washers.....................................46
Windshield Wipers........................................46
Wiper Blades See: Checking the Wiper Blades.................206
Wipers and Washers.....................................46
Wrecker Towing See: Transporting the Vehicle........................ 143
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