Warning Lamps and Indicators................58
Audible Warnings and Indicators..............61
Information Displays
General Information......................................62
Information Messages.................................64
Climate Control
Manual Climate Control
..............................70
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate............................................................71
Heated Exterior Mirrors
.................................72
Seats
Sitting in the Correct Position....................73
Head Restraints
...............................................73
Manual Seats
...................................................75
Power Seats
.....................................................76
Rear Seats
.........................................................78
Front Seat Armrest........................................79
Rear Seat Armrest.........................................80
Auxiliary Power Points
Auxiliary Power Points..................................81
Storage Compartments
Overhead Console
.........................................83
Starting and Stopping the Engine
General Information
.....................................84
Ignition Switch
................................................84
Starting a Gasoline Engine.........................85
Starting a Diesel Engine..............................86
Diesel Particulate Filter................................87
Switching Off the Engine............................88
Engine Idle Shutdown..................................88
Engine Block Heater
.....................................88 Fuel and Refueling
Safety Precautions
........................................90
Fuel Quality - Gasoline.................................91
Fuel Quality - Diesel......................................92
Running Out of Fuel - 6.8L.........................95
Running Out of Fuel - 6.7L Diesel............95
Selective Catalytic Reduction System...........................................................95
Refueling - 6.8L
............................................100
Refueling - 6.7L Diesel
.................................101
Fuel Consumption.......................................102
Emission Control System - 6.8L.............103
Emission Control System - 6.7L Diesel............................................................105
Fuel Tank Selector Switch..........................112
Transmission
Automatic Transmission.............................113
Power Take-Off
...............................................117
Rear Axle
General Information
.....................................118
Limited Slip Differential..............................118
Electronic Locking Differential.................118
2-Speed Rear Axle........................................119
Brakes
General Information
....................................120
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes...........................................................120
Parking Brake
...................................................121
Full Power Brake...........................................124
Air Brakes.........................................................125
Exhaust Brake................................................126
Trailer Brakes..................................................128
Traction Control
Principle of Operation.................................132
Using Traction Control - Vehicles With: Air Brakes
.....................................................132
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1. When your vehicle has stopped, shift
into neutral (N) or park (P).
2. Apply the parking brake and switch the
ignition off.
3. Turn the fuel filler cap counterclockwise and remove it.
4. Refuel your vehicle as required.
5. Replace the fuel filler cap, turn it clockwise until you feel a strong
resistance.
If the fuel cap warning lamp or a warning
message appears in the instrument cluster,
you may not have installed the fuel filler
cap correctly.
If the fuel cap warning lamp remains on,
at the next opportunity, safely pull off of
the road, remove the fuel filler cap, align
the cap properly and reinstall it. The check
fuel cap warning lamp or warning message
may not reset immediately. It may take
several driving cycles for the indicators to
turn off. A driving cycle consists of an
engine start-up (after four or more hours
with the engine off) followed by normal
city and highway driving.
Fuel Fill Rate
Your vehicle has a fuel fill pipe that is able
to accept fuel up to 20 gal (75 L) per
minute from a fuel-dispensing nozzle.
Pumping fuel at greater flow rates may
result in premature nozzle shut-off or spit
back.
Truck stops have fuel pumps and nozzles
designed for larger, heavy-duty trucks. If
you are refueling your vehicle at a truck
stop and the nozzle shuts off repeatedly,
wait 5-10 seconds, then use a slower fill
rate. FUEL CONSUMPTION
Real world fuel consumption is governed
by many factors, for example driving style,
high speed driving, stop-start driving, air
conditioning usage, the accessories fitted,
payload and towing.
•
The usable capacity of the fuel tank is
the amount of fuel that can be added
into the tank after the gauge indicates
empty.
• The advertised capacity is the total fuel
tank size. See
Capacities and
Specifications (page 251). It is the
combined usable capacity plus the
empty reserve.
• Due to the empty reserve, you may not
be able to refuel the full amount of the
advertised capacity of the fuel tank
even when the fuel gauge reads empty.
Empty reserve is the amount of fuel
remaining in the tank after the fuel gauge
indicates empty. The amount of usable
fuel in the empty reserve varies and should
not be relied upon to increase driving range.
Filling the Tank
For consistent results when filling the fuel
tank:
• Turn the ignition off before refueling
your vehicle; a temporary inaccurate
reading may result if the engine is left
on when refueling your vehicle.
• Use the same fill rate
(low-medium-high) each time the tank
is refueled.
• Allow no more than two automatic
click-offs when refueling your vehicle.
Results are most accurate when the filling
method is consistent.
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Among those acts, which the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency may
presume to constitute tampering are the
acts listed below:
•
Removal of hood blanket, fender apron
absorbers, fender apron barriers,
underbody noise shields or acoustically
absorptive material.
• Tampering or rendering inoperative the
engine speed governor, to allow engine
speed to exceed manufacturer ’s
specifications.
The complexity of the diesel engine makes
it so the owner is discouraged from
attempting to perform maintenance other
than the services described in this Owner's
Manual.
If you experience difficulty starting the
engine, rough idling, excessive exhaust
smoke, a decrease in engine performance
or excess fuel consumption, perform the
following checks:
• A plugged or disconnected air inlet
system or engine air filter element.
• Water in the fuel filter and water
separator.
• A clogged fuel filter.
• Contaminated fuel.
• Air in the fuel system, due to loose
connections.
• An open or pinched sensor hose.
• Check engine oil level.
• Wrong fuel or oil viscosity for the
climatic conditions.
If these checks do not help you correct the
engine performance problem you are
experiencing, consult an authorized dealer. Noise Emissions Warranty, Prohibited
Tampering Acts and Maintenance
On January 1, 1978, Federal regulation
became effective governing the noise
emission on trucks over 10,000 lbs. (4,536
kg) GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating).
The preceding statements concerning
prohibited tampering acts and
maintenance, and the noise warranty
found in the Warranty Guide, are
applicable to complete chassis cabs over
10,000 lbs. (4,536 kg) GVWR.
FUEL TANK SELECTOR
SWITCH (If Equipped)
Your vehicle has two fuel tanks. The fuel
in each fuel tank is independently used.
Use the switch on the instrument panel to
select the left-hand or right-hand fuel tank.
The fuel gauge indicates the remaining fuel
in the selected fuel tank. See
Gauges
(page 54).
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BREAKING-IN
You need to break in new tires for
approximately 300 mi (480 km). During
this time, your vehicle may exhibit some
unusual driving characteristics.
Avoid driving too fast during the first
1,000 mi (1,600 km)
. Vary your speed
frequently and change up through the
gears early. Do not labor the engine.
Drive your new vehicle at least
500 mi
(800 km) before towing a trailer. Make
sure you use the specified engine oil. See
Capacities and Specifications
(page
261).
Do not add friction modifier compounds
or special break-in oils during the first few
thousand miles (kilometers) of operation.
These additives may prevent piston ring
seating.
GENERAL DRIVING POINTS
General Information
• Accelerate smoothly and evenly. Rapid
acceleration increases fuel
consumption without increasing engine
performance.
• When approaching a hill, press the
accelerator smoothly to start the
incline at full power, and then shift
down as needed to maintain vehicle
speed.
• When going down a hill, or long steep
grades, prevent overspeeding of the
engine. Normally, choose the same
gear to descend the hill that you use to
ascend the hill. The engine governor
has no control over engine speed when
it is being pushed by a loaded vehicle. •
Do not operate in a gear that permits
an engine speed more than the
maximum governed speed or high-idle
RPM (no load).
• Always shift to a lower gear at high
altitudes to prevent engine smoking.
Backing Up WARNINGS
All vehicles have blind spots. To
reduce the risk of severe injury or
property damage, never move your
vehicle to the side or rear or change lanes
without being sure your way is clear on
both sides and to your rear. To reduce the risk of the possibility
of personal injury while backing up
the vehicle, always be sure your
vehicle ’s path is clear. Before backing up your vehicle, be sure you
can do so safely. If anything behind the cab
limits your view, do not rely on mirrors
alone to make sure that your intended path
is clear. If other people are in the vicinity,
have someone standing well behind your
vehicle and outside of your intended path
(visible through an exterior mirror) guide
you as you back up.
Although OSHA or some governmental
regulations may require the use of an
electrical or mechanical back up alarm to
warn bystanders, such an alarm does not
guarantee that the intended path is clear.
When in doubt, get out of your vehicle and
visually check the intended path is clear.
Back up slowly as to allow others time to
move, if necessary.
If you install an electrical back up alarm,
connect it to the backup lamp circuit.
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Engine-driven Cooling Fan (Fan
Clutch)
Your vehicle is equipped with an engine
driven cooling fan drive (also called a fan
clutch). This fan drive changes the fan
speed to match the vehicle
’s changing
cooling air flow requirements. Fan speed,
fan noise level and fuel consumption all
will increase based on the driving
conditions that include trailer towing, hill
climbing, heavy loads, high speed and high
ambient temperature, individually or in
combination.
The fan drive is designed to provide the
minimum fan speed (and resulting
minimum fan noise and fuel consumption)
required to meet the ever changing vehicle
cooling air flow requirements. You will hear
the amount of fan noise increasing and
decreasing as the engine power
requirements and vehicle driving conditions
change as you drive. This is to be expected
as being normal to the operation of your
vehicle. High levels of fan noise might also
be heard when your engine is first started,
and should normally decrease after driving
for a short time.
What You Should Know About Fail-
Safe Cooling
If the engine coolant supply is depleted,
this feature allows the vehicle to be driven
temporarily before incremental component
damage is incurred. The “fail-safe”
distance depends on ambient
temperatures, vehicle load and terrain.
How Fail-Safe Cooling Works
If the engine begins to overheat, the engine
coolant temperature gauge will move to
the red (hot) area and: The coolant temperature
warning light will illuminate. The service engine soon
indicator will illuminate.
If the engine reaches a preset
over-temperature condition, the engine
will automatically switch to alternating
cylinder operation. Each disabled cylinder
acts as an air pump and cools the engine.
When this occurs the vehicle will still
operate. However:
• The engine power will be limited.
• The air conditioning system will be
disabled.
Continued operation will increase the
engine temperature and the engine will
completely shut down, causing steering
and braking effort to increase.
Once the engine temperature cools, the
engine can be re-started. Take your vehicle
to an authorized dealer as soon as possible
to minimize engine damage.
When Fail-Safe Mode Is Activated WARNINGS
Fail-safe mode is for use during
emergencies only. Operate your
vehicle in fail-safe mode only as long
as necessary to bring your vehicle to rest
in a safe location and seek immediate
repairs. When in fail-safe mode, your
vehicle will have limited power, will not be
able to maintain high-speed operation, and
may completely shut down without
warning, potentially losing engine power,
power steering assist, and power brake
assist, which may increase the possibility
of a crash resulting in serious injury. Never remove the coolant reservoir
cap while the engine is running or hot.
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•
Robinair® Coolant and Battery
Refractometer 75240 available from
your dealer (Rotunda tool 023-75240)
– recommended refractometer to test
coolant concentration.
• Rotunda 328-R071–ELC (Antifreeze
Coolant ELC Contamination Kit) –
Evaluates the corrosion inhibitor
additive strength. Note the first step is
to verify the vehicle ’s coolant
concentration is in the correct range of
40 – 60%. Coolant concentrations
outside this range will not provide valid
test results. If the report results in a
pass, for example the cooling system
does not show excessive
contamination, the corrosion inhibitor
additive strength is sufficient, and no
action is required. If the report results
as insufficient (does not pass), the
corrosion inhibitor additive strength of
the coolant is too low. If the ENGINE
COOLING SYSTEM corrosion inhibitor
additive strength is low, add
48 fl oz
(1.42 L) of Motorcraft Specialty Orange
Engine Coolant Revitalizer. If the
SECONDARY COOLING SYSTEM
corrosion inhibitor additive strength is
low, add
16 fl oz (0.47 L) of Motorcraft
Specialty Orange Engine Coolant
Revitalizer.
• Motorcraft Specialty Orange Engine
Coolant Revitalizer
– Additive to
boost the corrosion inhibitor level
based upon the test results of the
Antifreeze Coolant ELC Contamination
Kit. The Revitalizer may be added two
times over the life of the coolant. If
additional dosages are required, the
cooling system must be flushed and
refilled per the instructions in the
Workshop Manual.
Make sure to follow the proper coolant and
additive specifications. See
Capacities
and Specifications (page 251). Coolant Change
At specific mileage intervals, as listed in
the scheduled maintenance information,
the coolant should be changed. The
optional information display, if equipped,
will also display the message COOLANT
CHANGE REQUIRED at this time.
Make sure to follow the proper coolant
specifications. See
Capacities and
Specifications (page 251).
Engine-driven Cooling Fan (Fan
Clutch)
Your vehicle is equipped with an engine
driven cooling fan drive (also called a fan
clutch). This fan drive changes the fan
speed to match the vehicle ’s changing
cooling air flow requirements. Fan speed,
fan noise level and fuel consumption all
will increase based on the driving
conditions that include trailer towing, hill
climbing, heavy loads, high speed and high
ambient temperature, individually or in
combination.
The fan drive is designed to provide the
minimum fan speed (and resulting
minimum fan noise and fuel consumption)
required to meet the ever changing vehicle
cooling air flow requirements. You will hear
the amount of fan noise increasing and
decreasing as the engine power
requirements and vehicle driving conditions
change as you drive. This is to be expected
as being normal to the operation of your
vehicle. High levels of fan noise might also
be heard when your engine is first started,
and should normally decrease after driving
for a short time.
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Exterior Mirrors.................................................51
Auxiliary Convex Mirrors...................................... 51
Clearance Lamps................................................. 52
Foldaway Exterior Mirrors...................................51
Heated Exterior Mirrors...................................... 52
Power Exterior Mirrors......................................... 51
Signal Indicator Mirrors...................................... 52
Telescoping Mirrors.............................................. 52
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Fastening the Seatbelts..............................30 Energy Management Feature.......................... 34
Fastening the Cinch Tongue............................. 32
Lap Belts.................................................................. 32
Safety Belt Extension Assembly.................... 34
Safety Belt Locking Modes............................... 33
Using Safety Belts During Pregnancy...........33
Using the Safety Belt with Cinch Tongue (Front Center and Rear Center Seats
Only)...................................................................... 31
Federal Highway Administration Regulation
.......................................................14
Fifth Wheel Operation................................144 Hook-up................................................................. 145
Un-hook................................................................. 145
Ford Credit
.........................................................13
(U.S. Only)................................................................ 13
Frame and Tow Hook Inspection
...........223
Front Seat Armrest........................................79
Fuel and Refueling
........................................90
Fuel Consumption.......................................102 Calculating Fuel Economy.............................. 103
Filling the Tank.................................................... 102
Fuel Filter - 6.8L...........................................204
Fuel Quality - Diesel
......................................92
Biodiesel.................................................................. 93
Diesel Fuel Additives.......................................... 94
Fuel Requirements - Choosing The Right Fuel: Vehicles Operated Where Ultra Low
Sulfur Diesel Fuel Is Not Required ...........93
Fuel Requirements - Choosing The Right Fuel: Vehicles Operated Where Ultra Low
Sulfur Diesel Fuel Is Required (United
States/Canada/Puerto Rico/U.S. Virgin
Islands And Other Locales) ........................ 92
Fuel Quality - Gasoline.................................91 Choosing the Right Fuel..................................... 91Fuel Shutoff....................................................152
Running Out Of DEF (Diesel Exhaust
Fluid).................................................................. 153
Fuel Tank Selector Switch..........................112
Full Power Brake
...........................................124
Fuses.................................................................162
Fuse Specification Chart...........................162 Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel.........167
Power Distribution Box..................................... 162
G
Gauges...............................................................54 Diesel Engines....................................................... 56
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Gauge.................57
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge............55
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge............................... 55
Fuel Gauge.............................................................. 55
Gasoline Engines.................................................. 54
Gauge Package..................................................... 55
Information Display............................................. 56
Transmission Fluid Temperature Gauge................................................................... 55
General Driving Points
................................146
Backing Up............................................................ 146
General Information.......................................... 146
Parking.................................................................... 147
General Information on Radio Frequencies...................................................38
General Maintenance Information
.........314
Multi-point Inspection..................................... 320
Owner Checks and Services........................... 318
Protecting Your Investment............................ 314
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?........................... 314
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?...................................................... 314
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada..........................................................159
Getting the Services You Need
...............156
Away From Home............................................... 156
H
Handbrake See: Parking Brake............................................... 121
Hazard Warning Flashers...........................152
Headlamp Adjusting See: Adjusting the Headlamps.................... 206
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