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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Right-hand sideA
Left-hand sideB
Note:Throughout this guide, you will findwarnings identified by the warning symbol.Warnings remind you to be especiallycareful to reduce the risk of personal injury.
SYMBOLS GLOSSARY
These are some of the symbols you maysee on your vehicle.
Air conditioning system
Air conditioning system lubricanttype
Anti-lock braking system
Avoid smoking, flames or sparks
Battery
Battery acid
Brake fluid - non petroleumbased
Brake system
Cabin air filter
Check fuel cap
Child safety door lock or unlock
Child seat lower anchor
Child seat tether anchor
Cruise control
Do not open when hot
Engine air filter
Engine coolant
Engine coolant temperature
Engine oil
Explosive gas
Fan warning
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Distance to E
Instant Fuel Economy
Average Fuel Economy
Average Speed
•Distance to E - Shows the approximate distance your vehicle can travel before runningout of fuel.
•Instant Fuel Economy - Shows your instantaneous fuel usage.
•Average Fuel Economy - Shows the average fuel usage based on time.
•Average Speed - Shows the average speed the vehicle has driven.
Note:Press and hold OK to reset values.
Driver Assist
DEF Gauge
DEF Status
Exhaust Filter
Engine HoursEngine Hours
Engine Idle
Front TankDual FuelTankRear Tank
Hill Strt Asst.
Oil TempOil Temp
Tire Pressure
Trans. Temp.
Rear Park Aid
Select Your SettingBrake Type1
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Display Mode
Exhaust Filter Status
Tire Pressure
Digital Speedometer
Engine Information
Transmission Temp.
•DTE - Shows the approximate distance your vehicle can travel before running out offuel.
•Dual Fuel Tanks - Shows the distance to empty for the front and rear tanks.
•DEF Gauge - Shows DEF gauge graphic.
•DEF Status - Shows DEF status on demand screen.
•Exhaust Filter - Shows exhaust filter on demand screen.
•Tire Pressure - Shows the tire pressure in psi.
•Digital Speedometer - Shows a digital display of your vehicle speed.
•Engine Information - Shows engine hours, engine idle hours and oil temperature.
•Transmission Temperature - Shows the transmission temperature value.
Trip/Fuel
Trip 1
Trip 2
Fuel Economy
Fuel History
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Truck Info
Turbo Boost Gauge
Transmission Temperature Gauge
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Gauge
Tire Pressure
Digital Speedometer
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Status
Diesel Particulate Filter Status
Dual Fuel Tanks
Engine Information
Transmission Temperature
•Turbo Boost Gauge - Shows the turbo boost gauge.
•Transmission Temperature Gauge - Shows the transmission temperature gauge.
•Diesel Exhaust Fluid Gauge - Shows diesel exhaust fluid gauge.
•Tire Pressure - Shows the tire pressure in psi.
•Digital Speedometer - Shows a digital display of your vehicle speed.
•Diesel Exhaust Fluid Status - Shows the diesel exhaust fluid status.
•Diesel Particulate Filter Status - Shows the diesel particulate filter status.
•Dual Fuel Tanks - Shows the front and rear fuel tank gauges.
•Engine Information - Shows engine hours, engine idle hours and oil temperature.
•Transmission Temperature - Shows the transmission temperature value.
Note:Once you select a trailer, it remains active until you set it as no longer active. An activetrailer still accumulates miles even after you physically disconnect it from your vehicle.
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ActionMessage
Your vehicle exhaust system temperature exceeded theintended operating range. If this warning occurs, a tonesounds, followed by reduced engine power. The engine shutsdown when your vehicle speed is below 3 mph (5 km/h) . Stopthe vehicle as soon as safely possible. Have the systemchecked by an authorized dealer.
Exhaust System Over-heated Stop SafelyNOW
In extremely cold weather, typically below -14.8°F (-26°C)and if the engine block heater is not utilized, your engine willnot respond to accelerator pedal movement for 30 seconds.This restriction allows your engine to circulate the oil properlyin order to avoid engine damage.
Engine Warming PleaseWait {seconds:00} sec
Your diesel particulate filter is clean.Exhaust Filter DriveComplete
Your diesel particulate filter is clean (OCR Only).Exhaust Filter Cleaned
The manual regeneration process has stopped (OCR Only).Exhaust Filter CleaningStopped
The distance you can travel before depleting the remainingdiesel exhaust fluid.DEF Level Range: XX mi/km Refill Now
Your diesel exhaust fluid is nearing empty. Your vehicle’s topspeed will become limited in the displayed distance. You mustreplenish the diesel exhaust fluid to resume normal operationof your vehicle. See Selective Catalytic Reduction System(page 188).
DEF Level Empty SpeedLimited to XX MPH / km/h in XX mi/km
Your remaining diesel exhaust fluid has depleted. Your speedwill be limited upon restart. You must replenish the dieselexhaust fluid to resume normal operation of your vehicle. SeeSelective Catalytic Reduction System (page 188).
DEF Level Empty SpeedLimited to XX MPH/km/h Upon Restart
The diesel exhaust fluid is empty. You must replenish thediesel exhaust fluid to resume normal operation of yourvehicle. See Selective Catalytic Reduction System (page188).
DEF Level Empty SpeedLimited to XX MPH/km/h
The selective catalytic reduction system detects low exhaustfluid. The engine will eventually enter into an idle only mode.You must replenish the diesel exhaust fluid to resume normaloperation of your vehicle. See Selective Catalytic Reduc-tion System (page 188).
DEF Level Empty EngineIdled Soon
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sensor to determine how long the glowplugs stay energized. The required time forthe glow plugs to be energized decreasesas the coolant temperature, barometricpressure and environmental temperatureincrease.
Cold Weather Starting
WARNINGS
Do not use starting fluid, for exampleether, in the air intake system. Suchfluid could cause immediateexplosive damage to the engine andpossible personal injury.
Do not add gasoline, gasohol, alcoholor kerosene to diesel fuel. Thiscreates a serious fire hazard andcauses engine performance problems.
We recommend that the engine blockheater be used for starting when thetemperature is -9°F (-23°C) or colder. SeeEngine Block Heater (page 181).
When operating in cold weather, you mayuse Motorcraft® cetane improvers ornon-alcohol-based cetane improvers froma reputable manufacturer as needed.
Do not crank the engine for more than 10seconds as starter damage may occur. Ifthe engine does not start, switch theignition off and wait 30 seconds beforetrying again.
Switch the ignition on. Do notstart the engine until theglow-plug indicator turns off.
When the glow plug pre-heat indicatorturns off, turn the key to start. After youstart the engine, the glow plugs mayremain on for a period. If you do not startthe engine before the glow plug activationtime ends, you will need to reset the glowplugs by switching the ignition off. Afterthe engine starts, allow it to idle for about15 seconds. This protects the engine. Donot increase engine speed until the oilpressure gauge indicates normal pressure.
Cold Weather Operation
Note:Idling in cold weather does not heatthe engine to its normal operatingtemperature. Long periods of idling,especially in cold weather, can cause abuildup of deposits which can cause enginedamage.
Change to a lighter grade engine oil tomake starting easier under theseconditions. Refer to engine oilspecifications. See Capacities andSpecifications (page 427).
Diesel fuel is adjusted seasonally for coldtemperatures. Diesel fuel which has notbeen properly formulated for the ambientconditions may gel which can clog the fuelfilters. One indication that the fuel filter(s)may be clogged is if the engine starts, stallsafter a short time, and then does notrestart. If you have been using biodiesel,you may need to use a fuel with lowerbiodiesel content, try another brand, ordiscontinue using biodiesel. Do not usealcohol based additives to correct fuelgelling. This may result in damage to thefuel injectors and system. Use the properanti-gel and performance improvementproduct. See Capacities andSpecifications (page 427).
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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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