2017 FORD F250 SUPER DUTY check engine

Ford Motor Company has recommendedmaintenance intervals for various partsand component systems based uponengineering testing. Ford Motor Companyrelies upon this testing to determine themost appropriate mileage for replacementof oils and fluids to protect your vehicle atthe lowest overall cost to you andrecommends against maintenanceschedules that deviate from the scheduledmaintenance information.
We strongly recommend the use of onlygenuine Ford, Motorcraft orFord-authorized re-manufacturedreplacement parts engineered for yourvehicle.
Additives and Chemicals
This owner's manual and the FordWorkshop Manual list the recommendedadditives and chemicals for your vehicle.We do not recommend using chemicals oradditives not approved by us as part ofyour vehicle’s normal maintenance. Pleaseconsult your warranty information.
Oils, Fluids and Flushing
In many cases, fluid discoloration is anormal operating characteristic and, byitself, does not necessarily indicate aconcern or that the fluid needs to bechanged. However, a qualified expert, suchas the factory-trained technicians at yourdealership, should inspect discolored fluidsthat also show signs of overheating orforeign material contaminationimmediately.
Make sure to change your vehicle’s oils andfluids at the specified intervals or inconjunction with a repair. Flushing is aviable way to change fluid for many vehiclesub-systems during scheduledmaintenance. It is critical that systems areflushed only with new fluid that is the sameas that required to fill and operate thesystem or using a Ford-approved flushingchemical.
Owner Checks and Services
Make sure you perform the following basicmaintenance checks and inspections everymonth or at six-month intervals.
Check every month
Air filter restriction gauge.
Fuel and water separator. Drain if necessary (or if indicated by the information display).
Tires (including spare) for wear and proper pressure.
Holes and slots in the tail pipe to make sure they are functional and clear of debris.
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Scheduled Maintenance

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 rearwheels
Tighten the wheel lug nuts to the specified torque at 100miles (160 km), and again at 500 miles (800 km) of newvehicle operation and after any wheel disturbance (suchas tire rotation, changing a flat tire or wheel removal).
Vehicles with dual rearwheels
Note:Tighten the lug nuts to the specified torque. See Technical Specifications (page413).
Multi-point Inspection
In order to keep your vehicle running right,it is important to have the systems on yourvehicle checked regularly. This can helpidentify potential issues and prevent majorproblems. We recommend having thefollowing multi-point inspection performedat every scheduled maintenance intervalto help make sure your vehicle keepsrunning great.
Multi-point inspection
Horn operationAccessory drive belt(s)
Radiator, cooler, heater and A/C hosesBattery performance
Suspension component for leaks ordamageEngine and cabin air filter
Steering and linkageExhaust system
Tires (including spare) for wear and proper
pressure**Exterior lamps and hazard warning systemoperation
Windshield for cracks, chips or pitsFluid levels*; fill if necessary
Washer spray and wiper operationFor oil and fluid leaks
* Brake, coolant recovery reservoir, automatic transmission, power steering and windowwasher.**If your vehicle is equipped with a temporary mobility kit, check the tire sealant expirationUse By date on the canister. Replace as needed.
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Scheduled Maintenance

Be sure to ask your dealership serviceadvisor or technician about the multi-pointvehicle inspection. It is a comprehensiveway to perform a thorough inspection of
your vehicle. Your checklist gives youimmediate feedback on the overallcondition of your vehicle.
NORMAL SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE
Gasoline Engine(s)
Normal Maintenance Intervals
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 wheelsonly 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 coolant concentration (freeze-point protection), level and hoses.
Inspect exhaust system and heat shields.
Inspect front axle and U-joints. Lubricate if equipped with grease fittings (Four-wheeldrive vehicles).
Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension, tie-rod ends, driveshaft and U-joints.Lubricate if equipped with grease fittings.
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Off-road operation
Change the rear axle fluid (Dana rear axles only - some F-350s; all F-450s and F-550s).Every 50000 miles (80000km)
Change the transfer case fluid. (Four-wheel drive vehicles)
Inspect the front axle fluid. (Four-wheel drive vehicles)
*Vehicles with dual rear wheels should rotate the front wheels when specified; rear wheelsonly 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 theinformation display, and perform the services listed in thescheduled maintenance chart.
As required
Replace the engine-mounted and frame-mounted fuelfilters.Every 15000 miles (24000km), six months, 600 enginehours
Using fuel other than ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel - vehicles operated where ultra-lowsulfur diesel fuel is not required or available
Change engine oil and filter.Every 2500 miles (4000km) or three months (ifusing high sulfur fuel withmore than 500 ppm sulfur)
Change engine oil and filter.Every 5000 miles (8000km) or six months (if usinghigh sulfur fuel with fewerthan 500 ppm sulfur)
Exceptions
Axle and Transfer Case Maintenance
Axle(s) and transfer case (4X4 only) fluidchanges or level checks are not requiredunless a leak is suspected or the assemblyhas been submerged in water. During longperiods of trailer towing with outsidetemperatures above 70°F (21°C) or at
wide-open throttle for long periodsabove45 mph (72 km/h), change the rearaxle fluid every 30,000 mi (48,000 km) ifthe rear axle is filled with non-syntheticfluid. This interval can be waived and the150,000 mi (240,000km) service intervalcan continue if the rear axle is filled with75W140 synthetic gear fluid meeting Ford
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Automatic Transmission FluidCheck............................................................340Checking Automatic TransmissionFluid...................................................................340Autowipers.......................................................84Auxiliary Power Points...............................168110 Volt - 400 Watt Capacity AC PowerOutlet.................................................................16812 Volt DC Power Point.....................................168Locations...............................................................168Auxiliary Switches.......................................567For more information on the UpfitterInterface Module and the auxiliaryswitches, visit:................................................570Upfitter Interface Module...............................570
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BatterySee: Changing the 12V Battery.....................346Bed Extender....................................................72Grocery mode........................................................73Tailgate mode........................................................72Bed Ramps....................................................265Installing the Ramp Holder............................267Stowing the Bed Ramp...................................266Using the Bed Ramp........................................265Blind Spot Information System.............249Blind Spot Information System with TrailerTow......................................................................251Switching the System Off and On...............253System Errors......................................................253Using the System..............................................250Bonnet LockSee: Opening and Closing the Hood...........322Booster Seats..................................................30Types of Booster Seats......................................30Brake Fluid Check........................................343Brakes................................................................221General Information...........................................221Breaking-In.....................................................292Bulb Specification Chart...........................353
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Cabin Air Filter.................................................151California Proposition 65.............................12
Capacities and Specifications -6.2L.................................................................422Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely ColdClimates...........................................................426Specifications.....................................................423Capacities and Specifications - 6.7LDiesel.............................................................427Engine Oil Specifications................................433Specifications.....................................................429Capacities and Specifications -6.8L................................................................434Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely ColdClimates...........................................................439Specifications.....................................................435Capacities and Specifications.................415Car WashSee: Cleaning the Exterior..............................365Center Console..............................................170Changing a Bulb..........................................350Cargo Lamp and Central High MountedBrake Lamp Bulbs........................................353Fog Lamp Bulbs..................................................351Front Park and Direction Indicator LampBulbs.................................................................350Headlamp Bulbs.................................................351License Plate Lamp Bulb................................353Rear Lamps, Brake Lamps, Rear DirectionIndicator and Reversing LampBulbs..................................................................352Changing a Fuse..........................................320Fuses......................................................................320Changing a Road Wheel...........................402Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire AssemblyInformation.....................................................402Location of the Spare Tire and Tools........403Removing the Spare Tire (With Spare TireCarrier Only)...................................................404Tire Change Procedure...................................405Changing the 12V Battery.........................346Battery Management System......................348Changing the Coalescer FilterElement........................................................330Changing the Engine Air Filter - 6.2L/6.8L................................................................356Changing the Engine Air Filter - 6.7LDiesel.............................................................357Air Filter Restriction Gauge............................358
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Changing the Engine-Mounted andDiesel Fuel Conditioner Module FuelFilters - 6.7L Diesel...................................359Diesel Fuel Conditioner ModuleFilter...................................................................359Engine-mounted Fuel Filter...........................362Changing the Engine Oil and OilFilter...............................................................329Engine lubrication for severe serviceoperation.........................................................330Changing the Wiper Blades.....................348Checking MyKey System Status...............63MyKey Distance....................................................63Number of Admin Keys......................................63Number of MyKeys..............................................63Checking the Wiper Blades.....................348Child Restraint and SeatbeltMaintenance.................................................42Child Restraint Positioning.........................32Child Safety........................................................17General Information.............................................17Child Safety Locks..........................................33Left-Hand Side......................................................34Right-Hand Side...................................................34Cleaning Leather Seats.............................369With King Ranch Edition.................................370Without King Ranch Edition..........................369Cleaning Products.......................................364Cleaning the Engine...................................366Cleaning the Exhaust - 6.7L Diesel........367Cleaning the Exterior..................................365Exterior Chrome Parts.....................................365Exterior Plastic Parts........................................365Stripes or Graphics...........................................365Underbody...........................................................366Under Hood.........................................................366Cleaning the Instrument Panel andInstrument Cluster Lens........................368Cleaning the Interior...................................368Cleaning the Wheels..................................370Cleaning the Windows and WiperBlades............................................................367Clearing All MyKeys.......................................63Climate............................................................522Climate Control.............................................145Climate Controlled Seats...........................161Cooled Seats.........................................................161Heated Seats.........................................................161
Collision Warning System........................258Principle Of Operation.....................................258Coolant CheckSee: Engine Coolant Check - 6.2L/6.8L.....332See: Engine Coolant Check - 6.7LDiesel.................................................................336Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator........52Creating a MyKey............................................62Programming or Changing ConfigurableSettings...............................................................62Cross Traffic Alert........................................254False Alerts..........................................................256Switching the System Off and On..............256System Errors......................................................256System Lights, Messages and AudibleAlerts.................................................................255System Limitations...........................................256Using the System...............................................254Cruise Control..................................................82Principle of Operation......................................239Type 1........................................................................82Type 2.......................................................................82Cruise controlSee: Using Cruise Control...............................239Customer Assistance.................................305
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Data Recording................................................10Event Data Recording..........................................10Service Data Recording......................................10Daytime Running Lamps............................88Type 1 - Conventional(Non-Configurable).......................................88Type 2 - Configurable.........................................88Diesel Particulate Filter..............................180Regeneration.......................................................180Digital Radio..................................................448HD Radio Reception and StationTroubleshooting...........................................450Direction Indicators.......................................90Doors and Locks.............................................65DPFSee: Diesel Particulate Filter..........................180Draining the Fuel Filter Water Trap - 6.7LDiesel.............................................................345Draining the Diesel Fuel ConditionerModule..............................................................345
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Driver and Passenger Airbags...................45Children and Airbags..........................................50Passenger Airbag On and Off Switch ..........45Proper Driver and Front Passenger SeatingAdjustment........................................................49Driving Aids.....................................................247Driving Hints...................................................292Driving Through Water...............................293DRLSee: Daytime Running Lamps........................88
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Economical Driving.....................................292Electronic Locking Differential................219Activating the Electronic LockingDifferential........................................................219Emission Control System - Diesel.........199Oxidation Catalytic Converter and DieselParticulate Filter System............................199Emission Control System -Gasoline........................................................196On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)....................197Readiness for Inspection and Maintenance(I/M) Testing...................................................198End User License Agreement..................601VEHICLE SOFTWARE END USER LICENSEAGREEMENT (EULA) .................................601Engine Block Heater.....................................181Using the Engine Block Heater......................182Engine Coolant Check - 6.2L/6.8L........332Adding Coolant...................................................332Engine Coolant TemperatureManagement..................................................335Fail-Safe Cooling...............................................334Recycled Coolant...............................................333Severe Climates.................................................334Engine Coolant Check - 6.7LDiesel.............................................................336Adding Coolant..................................................336Checking Coolant Corrosion InhibitorAdditive Strength .........................................339Coolant Change.................................................340Engine and Secondary Cooling SystemRefill Procedure.............................................338Engine-driven Cooling Fan (FanClutch).............................................................340Recycled Coolant..............................................338
Severe Climates.................................................338Engine Idle Shutdown..................................181Engine ImmobilizerSee: Passive Anti-Theft System.....................74Engine Oil Check - 6.2L/6.8L...................327Adding Engine Oil...............................................327Engine Oil Check - 6.7L Diesel................328Adding Engine Oil..............................................329Engine Oil Dipstick - 6.2L/6.8L...............327Engine Oil Dipstick - 6.7L Diesel.............327Engine Specifications - 6.2L.....................415Drivebelt Routing................................................415Engine Specifications - 6.7L Diesel........415Drivebelt Routing................................................415Engine Specifications - 6.8L....................416Drivebelt Routing................................................417Entertainment................................................512AM/FM Radio.......................................................513Apps.........................................................................521Bluetooth Stereo or USB................................520CD (If equipped).................................................519HD Radio™ Information (IfAvailable).........................................................516SIRIUS® Satellite Radio (IfActivated).........................................................514Sources...................................................................512Supported Media Players, Formats andMetadata Information..................................521USB Ports...............................................................521Environment.....................................................16Essential Towing Checks...........................281Before Towing a Trailer....................................287Dynamic Hitching Using the Rear ViewCamera System.............................................282Hitches...................................................................283Integrated Trailer Brake Controller..............285Launching or Retrieving a Boat or PersonalWatercraft (PWC)........................................288Safety Chains......................................................284Trailer Brakes.......................................................284Trailer Lamps.......................................................287Trailer Towing Connector.................................281When Towing a Trailer.....................................288Event Data RecordingSee: Data Recording............................................10Export Unique Options.................................14Exterior Mirrors................................................96Blind Spot Information System......................98
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Clearance Lamps ................................................98Direction Indicator Mirrors ...............................98Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors...............................96Heated Exterior Mirrors .....................................98Memory Mirrors ...................................................98Power Exterior Mirrors........................................96PowerScope™ Power TelescopingMirrors..................................................................97Puddle Lamps.......................................................98Spot Lamps...........................................................98Telescoping Mirrors..............................................97Trailer Towing Camera System.......................98
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Fastening the Seatbelts..............................36Fastening the Cinch Tongue.............................37Rear Inflatable Seatbelt....................................39Seatbelt Locking Modes....................................38Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy................37Using the Seatbelt with Cinch Tongue(Front Center Seat on Super Cab andCrew Cab)..........................................................36Floor Mats.......................................................293Fog Lamps - FrontSee: Front Fog Lamps........................................90Foot PedalsSee: Adjusting the Pedals.................................83Ford Credit.........................................................12US Only......................................................................12Ford Protect....................................................571Ford Protect Extended Service Plan(CANADA ONLY)...........................................572Ford Protect Extended Service Plans (U.S.Only)...................................................................571Four-Wheel Drive.........................................210Front Fog Lamps............................................90Front Seat Armrest......................................162...................................................................................162Fuel and Refueling.......................................183Fuel Consumption.......................................195Calculating Fuel Economy..............................196Filling the Fuel Tank..........................................196Fuel Filter - 6.2L/6.8L................................346Fuel Quality - Diesel....................................185Biodiesel................................................................186Diesel Fuel Additives.........................................187
Fuel Requirements - Choosing The RightFuel: Vehicles Operated Where Ultra LowSulfur Diesel Fuel Is Not Required ..........185Fuel Requirements - Choosing The RightFuel: Vehicles Operated Where Ultra LowSulfur Diesel Fuel Is Required (UnitedStates/Canada/Puerto Rico/U.S. VirginIslands And Other Locales) ......................185Fuel Quality - E85........................................184Choosing the Right Fuel - Flex FuelVehicles.............................................................184Switching Between E85 andGasoline............................................................185Fuel Quality - Gasoline...............................187Choosing the Right Fuel...................................187Fuel Shutoff - 6.2L/6.8L...........................298Fuel Shutoff - 6.7L Diesel.........................298Running Out Of DEF (Diesel ExhaustFluid).................................................................299Fuses..................................................................312Fuse Specification Chart............................312Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel.........317Power Distribution Box.....................................312
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Garage Door OpenerSee: Universal Garage Door Opener...........164Gauges..............................................................102DEF Gauge............................................................105Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge..........104Engine Oil Pressure Gauge.............................104Fuel Gauge............................................................104Transmission Fluid TemperatureGauge.................................................................105Turbo Boost Gauge............................................105Type 1 and 2..........................................................102Type 3.....................................................................103General Information on RadioFrequencies...................................................54Intelligent Access.................................................54General Maintenance Information........573Multi-point Inspection......................................575Owner Checks and Services..........................574Protecting Your Investment...........................573Why Maintain Your Vehicle?..........................573Why Maintain Your Vehicle at YourDealership?.....................................................573
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