2017 FORD F250 SUPER DUTY recommended oil

Bed Ramps....................................................265
Towing
Towing a Trailer............................................268
Trailer Reversing Aids.................................269
Trailer Sway Control....................................277
Recommended Towing Weights............277
Essential Towing Checks...........................281
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels......289
Driving Hints
Breaking-In.....................................................292
Economical Driving.....................................292
Driving Through Water...............................293
Floor Mats.......................................................293
Snowplowing................................................294
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance..................................297
Hazard Flashers...........................................298
Fuel Shutoff - 6.2L/6.8L...........................298
Fuel Shutoff - 6.7L Diesel.........................298
Jump Starting the Vehicle........................299
Post-Crash Alert System..........................302
Transporting the Vehicle...........................302
Towing Points...............................................303
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need..............305
In California (U.S. Only)............................306
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) AutoLine Program (U.S. Only)......................307
Utilizing the Mediation/ArbitrationProgram (Canada Only)......................308
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. andCanada.......................................................308
Ordering Additional Owner'sLiterature....................................................309
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.Only).............................................................310
Reporting Safety Defects (CanadaOnly).............................................................310
Fuses
Fuse Specification Chart............................312
Changing a Fuse..........................................320
Maintenance
General Information....................................322
Opening and Closing the Hood..............322
Under Hood Overview - 6.2L...................323
Under Hood Overview - 6.7L Diesel......324
Under Hood Overview - 6.8L..................326
Engine Oil Dipstick - 6.2L/6.8L...............327
Engine Oil Dipstick - 6.7L Diesel.............327
Engine Oil Check - 6.2L/6.8L...................327
Engine Oil Check - 6.7L Diesel................328
Changing the Engine Oil and OilFilter..............................................................329
Changing the Coalescer FilterElement......................................................330
Oil Change Indicator Reset.......................331
Engine Coolant Check - 6.2L/6.8L........332
Engine Coolant Check - 6.7L Diesel......336
Automatic Transmission FluidCheck...........................................................340
Transfer Case Fluid Check........................343
Brake Fluid Check........................................343
Power Steering Fluid Check....................344
Washer Fluid Check....................................344
Draining the Fuel Filter Water Trap - 6.7LDiesel...........................................................345
Fuel Filter - 6.2L/6.8L................................346
Changing the 12V Battery.........................346
Checking the Wiper Blades.....................348
Changing the Wiper Blades.....................348
Adjusting the Headlamps........................349
Changing a Bulb..........................................350
Bulb Specification Chart...........................353
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 6.2L/6.8L...............................................................356
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Table of Contents

Your vehicle has a fuel and water separatorthat recirculates fuel from the engine tohelp prevent fuel filter clogging. To avoidengine fuel starvation during cold weatheroperation of 32°F (0°C) or below, werecommend that the fuel level in your tankshould not drop below ¼ full. This helpsprevent air from entering the fuel systemand stalling the engine.
Your vehicle has a selective catalyticreduction system that uses Diesel ExhaustFluid (DEF) to operate properly. You needto replenish your vehicle’s DEF at certainintervals. When filling your vehicle’s DEFtank in cold weather, take special care toprevent damage to the tank. SeeSelective Catalytic Reduction System(page 188).
In cold weather below 32°F (0°C), theengine may slowly increase to a higher idlespeed if you leave it idling in park (P). Asthe engine warms-up, the engine soundlevel decreases due to the activation ofPCM-controlled sound reduction features.
If you operate your vehicle in a heavysnowstorm or blowing snow conditions,snow and ice can clog the engine airinduction. If this occurs, the engine mayexperience a significant reduction in poweroutput. At the earliest opportunity, clearall the snow and ice away from inside theair filter assembly. Remove the air cleanercover and the air filter and remove anysnow or ice. Remove any debris, snow orice, on the foam filter by brushing thesurface with a soft brush. Once you havecleared all of the debris, reinstall the airfilter and cover.
Do not use water, solvents, or a hard brushfor cleaning the foam filter.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of vehicle damageand personal burn injuries, do notstart your engine with the air cleanerremoved and do not remove it while theengine is running.
In order to operate the engine intemperatures of 32°F (0°C) or lower, readthe following instructions:
•Make sure that the batteries are ofsufficient size and are fully charged.Check other electrical components tomake sure they are in optimumcondition.
•Use the proper coolant solution at theconcentration recommendedprotecting the engine against damagefrom freezing.
•Try to keep the fuel tank full as muchas possible at the end of operation toprevent condensation in the fuelsystem.
•Make sure you use proper cold weatherengine oil and that it is at its properlevel. Also, if necessary, make sure tofollow the engine oil and filter changeschedule found under the Specialoperating conditions section listed inthe scheduled maintenanceinformation.
•At temperatures of -9°F (-23°C) orbelow, it is recommended that you usean engine block heater to improve coldengine starting.
•If operating in arctic temperatures of-20°F (-29°C) or lower, consult yourtruck dealer for information aboutspecial cold weather equipment andprecautions.
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Starting and Stopping the Engine

Switching Between E85 andGasoline
We do not recommend repeatedlyalternating between E85 and gasoline. Ifyou switch from using E85 to gasoline, orfrom gasoline to E85, add as much fuel aspossible, at least half a tank. Drive yourvehicle immediately for a minimum of 5 mi(8 km) to allow it to adapt to the changein ethanol concentration. If you use E85exclusively, we recommend that you fillthe fuel tank with regular unleadedgasoline at each scheduled oil change.
FUEL QUALITY - DIESEL
Fuel Requirements - Choosing TheRight Fuel: Vehicles OperatedWhere Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel FuelIs Required (UnitedStates/Canada/Puerto Rico/U.S.Virgin Islands And Other Locales)
You should use Ultra-Low Sulfur Dieselfuel (also known as ULSD) designated asnumber 1-D or 2-D with a maximum of15-ppm sulfur in your diesel vehicle. Youmay operate your vehicle on diesel fuelscontaining up to 20% biodiesel, alsoknown as B20. These fuels should meetthe ASTM D975 diesel or the ASTM D7467B6-B20 biodiesel industry specifications.Outside of North America, use fuelsmeeting EN590 or equivalent local marketstandard.
Note:The vehicle Warranty does not coverdamage caused by using an improper typeof fuel or fuel additive.
Note:Do not blend used engine oil withdiesel fuel under any circumstances.Blending used oil with the fuel willsignificantly increase your vehicle’s exhaustemissions and reduce engine life due toincreased internal wear.
Using low sulfur diesel fuel(16-500 ppm) or high sulfurdiesel fuel (greater than 500ppm) in your diesel engine will causecertain emission components tomalfunction which may also cause theservice engine soon light to illuminateindicating an emissions-related concern.
Diesel fuel is adjusted seasonally for coldtemperature. For best results attemperatures below 19°F (-7°C), it isrecommended to use a diesel fuel whichhas been seasonally adjusted for theambient conditions.
Fuel Requirements - Choosing TheRight Fuel: Vehicles OperatedWhere Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel FuelIs Not Required
For the engine to operate reliably onlow-sulfur or high-sulfur diesel fuel, theengine must be a factory built high-sulfurengine (available as a dealer order optionfor select markets) or an ultra low sulfurdiesel fuel configured engine that has beenretrofitted for high-sulfur diesel fuel usingFord Motor Company dealer service parts.Failure to use retrofit components otherthan those available through yourauthorized dealer will result in coolantsystem damage, engine overheating,selective catalyst reduction system ordiesel particulate filter damage andpossible base engine damage.
Use only a diesel engine configured for usewith high sulfur diesel fuel in markets withdiesel fuel that has sulfur content greaterthan 15 ppm. Using low sulfur diesel fuel(16–500 ppm) or high sulfur diesel fuel(greater than 500 ppm) in a diesel enginedesigned to use only Ultra Low SulfurDiesel fuel may result in damage to engineemission control devices and theaftertreatment system, potentiallyrendering the vehicle inoperable.
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Fuel and Refueling

Vehicles with engines configured for usewith high sulfur diesel fuel are onlyavailable for sale in countries where ultralow sulfur diesel fuel is generally notavailable or mandated by the government.Vehicles originally sold in a ultra low sulfurdiesel fuel market that are subsequentlyexported to non- ultra low sulfur diesel fuelmarkets will need to be retrofitted (at thecustomer’s expense using Ford authorizeddealer service parts) in order to be reliablyoperated on non- ultra low sulfur dieselfuel.
Biodiesel
WARNINGS
Do not use home heating oil,agricultural fuel, raw fats and oils,waste cooking greases, biodieselfuels greater than 20% or any diesel fuelnot intended for highway use. Damage tothe fuel injection system, engine andexhaust catalyst can occur if an improperfuel is used. Do not add gasoline, gasoholor alcohol to diesel fuel. This practicecreates a serious fire hazard and engineperformance problems.
Do not mix diesel fuel with gasoline,gasohol or alcohol. This could causean explosion resulting in personalinjury.
Do not add gasoline, gasohol oralcohol to diesel fuel. This practicecreates a serious fire hazard resultingin personal injury and engine performanceproblems.
Do not use home heating oil or anydiesel fuel not intended for highwayuse. Damage to the fuel injectionsystem, engine, exhaust catalyst and dieselparticulate filter can occur if an improperfuel is used. Red dye is used to identifyfuels intended for agricultural andnon-highway use.
You may operate your vehicle on dieselfuels containing up to 20% biodiesel, alsoknown as B20.
Biodiesel fuel is a chemically convertedproduct from renewable fuel sources, suchas vegetable oils, animal fats and wastecooking greases.
To help achieve acceptable engineperformance and durability when usingbiodiesel in your vehicle:
•Confirm the biodiesel content of thefuel to be B20 (20% biodiesel) or less
•Only use biodiesel fuel of good qualitythat complies with industry standards
•Follow the recommended servicemaintenance intervals. SeeScheduled Maintenance (page 573).
•Do not store biodiesel fuel in the fueltank for more than 1 month
•Consider changing brands or reducingbiodiesel content if you have coldtemperature fuel gelling issues or afrequent LOW FUEL PRESSUREmessage appearing
•Do NOT use raw oils, fats or wastecooking greases
Use of biodiesel in concentrations greaterthan 20% may cause damage to yourvehicle, including engine and/or exhaustafter-treatment hardware (exhaustcatalyst and particulate filter) failures.Concentrations greater than 20% can alsocause fuel filter restrictions that may resultin a lack of power or damage to fuelsystem components, including fuel pumpand fuel injector failures.
SAE 5W-40 or SAE 15W-40 oil isrecommended for fuels with greater than5% biodiesel (B5). Refer to the Specialoperating conditions section under theSchedule Maintenance chapter for moreinformation about oil change intervals andother maintenance when operating onbiodiesel.
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Fuel and Refueling

BREAKING-IN
You need to break in new tires forapproximately 300 mi (480 km). Duringthis time, your vehicle may exhibit someunusual driving characteristics.
Avoid driving too fast during the first1,000 mi (1,600 km). Vary your speedfrequently and change up through thegears early. Do not labor the engine.
Drive your new vehicle at least 1,000 mi(1,600 km) before towing a trailer. Makesure you use the specified engine oil. SeeCapacities and Specifications (page422).
Do not add friction modifier compoundsor special break-in oils during the first fewthousand miles (kilometers) of operation.These additives may prevent piston ringseating.
ECONOMICAL DRIVING
Your fuel economy is affected by severalthings, such as how you drive, theconditions you drive under, and how youmaintain your vehicle.
You may improve your fuel economy bykeeping these things in mind:
•Accelerate and slow down in a smooth,moderate fashion.
•Drive at steady speeds withoutstopping.
•Anticipate stops; slowing down mayeliminate the need to stop.
•Combine errands and minimizestop-and-go driving.
•Close the windows for high-speeddriving.
•Drive at reasonable speeds (travelingat 55 mph [88 km/h] uses 15% lessfuel than traveling at 65 mph [105km/h]).
•Keep the tires properly inflated and useonly the recommended size.
•Use the recommended engine oil.
•Perform all regularly scheduledmaintenance.
Avoid these actions; they reduce your fueleconomy:
•Sudden accelerations or hardaccelerations.
•Revving the engine before turning it off.
•Idle for periods longer than one minute.
•Warm up your vehicle on coldmornings.
•Use the air conditioner or frontdefroster.
•Use the speed control in hilly terrain.
•Rest your foot on the brake pedal whiledriving.
•Drive a heavily loaded vehicle or tow atrailer.
•Carry unnecessary weight(approximately 1 mpg [0.4 km/L] islost for every 400 lb [180 kilogram] ofweight carried).
•Driving with the wheels out ofalignment.
Conditions
•Heavily loading a vehicle or towing atrailer may reduce fuel economy at anyspeed.
•Adding certain accessories to yourvehicle (for example bug deflectors,rollbars, light bars, running boards, skiracks or luggage racks) may reducefuel economy.
•To maximize the fuel economy, drivewith the tonneau cover installed (ifequipped).
•Using fuel blended with alcohol maylower fuel economy.
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Driving Hints

•Front wheel toe may requirere-adjustment to prevent prematureuneven tire wear. Specifications are inthe Ford Workshop Manual.
•Headlight aim may requirere-adjustment.
•The tire air pressures recommendedfor general driving are on the vehicle’sSafety Certification Label. Themaximum cold inflation pressure forthe tire and associated load rating ison the tire sidewall. Tire air pressuremay require re-adjustment within thesepressure limits to accommodate theadditional weight of the snowplowinstallation.
•Federal and some local regulationsrequire additional exterior lamps forsnowplow-equipped vehicles. Consultyour authorized dealer for additionalinformation.
Operating the Vehicle with theSnowplow Attached
Note:Do not use your vehicle for snowremoval until you have driven at least500 mi (800 km).
Ford recommends vehicle speed does notexceed 45 mph (72 km/h) whensnowplowing.
The attached snowplow blade restrictsairflow to the radiator, and may cause theengine to run at a higher temperature:Attention to engine temperature isespecially important when outsidetemperatures are above freezing. Anglethe blade to maximize airflow to theradiator and monitor engine temperatureto determine whether a left or right angleprovides the best performance.
Follow the severe duty schedule in yourScheduled Maintenance information forengine oil and transmission fluid changeintervals.
Snowplowing with your AirbagEquipped Vehicle
WARNINGS
Do not attempt to service, repair, ormodify the airbag supplementalrestraint system (SRS) or its fuses.Contact an authorized dealer.
Additional equipment for examplesnowplow equipment may affect theperformance of the airbag sensorsincreasing the risk of injury. Please refer tothe Body Builders Layout Book forinstructions about the appropriateinstallation of additional equipment.
All occupants of the vehicle,including the driver, should alwaysproperly wear their seatbelt, evenwhen provided with an airbagsupplemental restraint system (SRS).
Your vehicle is equipped with a driver andpassenger airbag supplemental restraintsystem. The supplemental restraint systemwill activate in certain frontal and offsetfrontal collisions when the vehicle sustainssufficient frontal deceleration.
Careless or high speed driving whileplowing snow that results in sufficientvehicle decelerations can deploy theairbags. Such driving also increases the riskof accidents.
Never remove or defeat the trippingmechanisms designed into the snowremoval equipment by its manufacturer.Doing so may cause damage to the vehicleand the snow removal equipment as wellas possible airbag deployment.
Engine temperature while plowing
When driving with a plow, your engine mayrun at a higher temperature than normalbecause the attached snowplow blade willrestrict airflow to the radiator.
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Driving Hints

If your vehicle is equipped with a dieselengine, an Intelligent Oil Life Monitor™calculates the proper oil change serviceinterval. When the information displayindicates: OIL CHANGE REQUIRED, changethe engine oil and oil filter. SeeInformation Displays (page 111).
The engine oil filter protects your engineby filtering harmful, abrasive or sludgeparticles and particles significantly smallerthan most available will-fit filters. SeeMotorcraft Parts (page 419).
1. Unscrew the oil filter and oil pan drainplug and wait for the oil to drain.
2. Replace the filter.
3. Reinstall the oil pan drain plug.
4. Refill the engine with new oil. SeeCapacities and Specifications (page427).
5. For diesel engines, you need to resetthe Intelligent Oil Life Monitor™. SeeInformation Displays (page 111).
Engine lubrication for severeservice operation
The following conditions define severeoperation for which engine operation withSAE 5W-40 API CJ-4 is recommended. Oiland oil filter change intervals will bedetermined by the Intelligent Oil LifeMonitor™ as noted previously.
•Frequent or extended idling (over 10minutes per hour of normal driving).
•Low-speed operation/stationary use.
•If vehicle is operated in sustainedambient temperatures below -9°F(-23°C) or above 100°F (38°C).
•Frequent low-speed operation,consistent heavy traffic less than25 mph (40 km/h).
•Operating in severe dust conditions.
•Operating the vehicle off road.
•Towing a trailer over 1,000 mi(1,600 km).
•Sustained, high-speed driving at GrossVehicle Weight Rating (maximumloaded weight for vehicle operation).
•Use of fuels with sulfur content otherthan ultra-low sulfur diesel (ULSD).
•Use of high-sulfur diesel fuel.
CHANGING THE COALESCER
FILTER ELEMENT
WARNING
Do not dispose of engine oil or oilfilters in the household refuse or thepublic sewage system. Use anauthorized waste disposal facility.
Do not clean or recondition the filterelement.
We recommend that you demand the useof genuine Ford and Motorcraft® partswhenever your vehicle requires scheduledmaintenance or repair. Use the correctspecification filter element. SeeMotorcraft Parts (page 418).
Note:Operating your vehicle without a filterelement or with an unapproved filterelement may result in damage to the turbocharger or exchanger and could lead toengine damage that may not be covered bythe vehicle Warranty.
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Maintenance

Engine
•Change the engine oil and filter prior tostorage because used engine oilcontains contaminates which maycause engine damage.
•Start the engine every 15 days for aminimum of 15 minutes. Run at fast idlewith the climate controls set to defrostuntil the engine reaches normaloperating temperature.
•With your foot on the brake, shiftthrough all the gears while the engineis running.
•We recommend that you change theengine oil before you use your vehicleagain.
Fuel system
•Fill the fuel tank with high-quality fueluntil the first automatic shutoff of thefuel pump nozzle.
Cooling system
•Protect against freezing temperatures.
•When removing your vehicle fromstorage, check coolant fluid level.Confirm that there are no coolingsystem leaks and that fluid is at therecommended level.
Battery
•Check and recharge as necessary. Keepconnections clean.
•If storing your vehicle for more than 30days without recharging the battery,we recommend that you disconnectthe battery cables to maintain batterycharge for quick starting.
Note:It is necessary to reset memoryfeatures if battery cables are disconnected.
Brakes
•Make sure the brakes and parking brakerelease fully.
Tires
•Maintain recommended air pressure.
Miscellaneous
•Make sure all linkages, cables, leversand pins under your vehicle are coveredwith grease to prevent rust.
•Move vehicles at least 25 ft (7.5 m)every 15 days to lubricate working partsand prevent corrosion.
Removing Vehicle From Storage
When your vehicle is ready to come out ofstorage, do the following:
•Wash your vehicle to remove any dirtor grease film build-up on windowsurfaces.
•Check windshield wipers for anydeterioration.
•Check under the hood for any foreignmaterial that may have collectedduring storage such as mice or squirrelnests.
•Check the exhaust for any foreignmaterial that may have collectedduring storage.
•Check tire pressures and set tireinflation per the Tire Label.
•Check brake pedal operation. Driveyour vehicle 15 ft (4.5 m) back andforth to remove rust build-up.
•Check fluid levels (including coolant,oil and gas) to make sure there are noleaks, and fluids are at recommendedlevels.
•If you remove the battery, clean thebattery cable ends and check fordamage.
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Vehicle Care