2017 FORD F650 Coolant

Other maintenance items
1
Replace the accessory drive belt(s) if not replaced within
the last 100000 miles (160000 km).
Replace the front wheel bearings and seals.
1 You can perform these maintenance items within 3000 miles (4800 kilometers) of the
last oil change. Do not exceed the designated distance for the interval.
2 Every 22500 miles (36000 kilometers) or as indicated by the information display.
3 Every 30000 miles (48000 kilometers), 1200 engine hours or as indicated by the
information display.
Note: When adding coolant additive, do not exceed the specified maximum of 48 fluid
ounces (1.4 liters) for the engine and 16 fluid ounces (473 ml) for the secondary cooling
system. Operating the engine with excessive coolant additive may cause overheating which
could lead to severe, permanent engine damage.
4 Perform follow-up inspections every 15000 miles (24000 kilometers) after the initial
inspection. Replace the belt(s) at 150000 miles (240000 kilometers).
5 Change the fluid again at 150000 miles (240000 kilometers).
6 Initial replacement is at six years or 105000 miles (168000 kilometers), then every three
years or 45000 miles (72000 kilometers).
SPECIAL OPERATING
CONDITIONS SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE
Gasoline Engines
If you operate your vehicle primarily in any
of the following conditions, you need to
perform extra maintenance as indicated.
If you operate your vehicle
occasionally
under any of these conditions, it is not
necessary to perform the extra
maintenance. For specific
recommendations, see your dealership
service advisor or technician.
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Diesel Engine
If you operate your vehicle primarily in any
of the following conditions, you need to
perform extra maintenance as indicated.
If you operate your vehicle
occasionally under any of these conditions, it is not
necessary to perform the extra
maintenance. For specific
recommendations, see your dealership
service advisor or technician. Towing a trailer
Change the engine oil and filter as indicated by the
information display, and perform the services listed in the
scheduled maintenance chart.
As required
See the axle maintenance items under
Exceptions.
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
Inspect the coolant concentration (freeze-point protec-
tion) and additive (corrosion inhibitor) strength. Add
coolant additive if necessary.
Every 30000 miles (48000
km) or 1200 engine hours
Flush and refill the coolant. Do not add 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) for the engine and 16 fluid ounces (473 ml) for the secondary cooling
system. 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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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
coolant additive if necessary.
Every 30000 miles (48000
km) or 1200 engine hours
Flush and refill the coolant. Do not add 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) for the engine and 16 fluid ounces (473 ml) for the secondary cooling
system. 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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Frequent low-speed operation, consistent heavy traffic under 25 mph (40 km/h) or long
rush-hour traffic
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
coolant additive if necessary.
Every 30000 miles (48000
km) or 1200 engine hours
Flush and refill the coolant. Do not add 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) for the engine and 16 fluid ounces (473 ml) for the secondary cooling
system. 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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Sustained high-speed driving at gross vehicle weight rating (maximum loaded weight
for vehicle 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
coolant additive if necessary.
Every 30000 miles (48000
km) or 1200 engine hours
Flush and refill the coolant. Do not add 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) for the engine and 16 fluid ounces (473 ml) for the secondary cooling
system. 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. Operating in sustained ambient temperatures below -10°F (-23°C) or above 100°F (38°C)
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
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Hydraulic Brakes..................................................
221
Breaking-In......................................................143
Bulb Specification Chart..........................208
C
California Proposition 65.............................13
Capacities and Specifications - 6.7L Diesel.............................................................263
Engine Oil Specifications................................ 270
Specifications..................................................... 266
Capacities and Specifications - 6.8L................................................................258
Specifications..................................................... 259
Capacities and Specifications
................252
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior.............................. 226
Changing a Bulb
...........................................207
Brake Lamp, Rear Lamp, Rear Direction
Indicator, License Plate Lamp and
Reverse Lamp................................................ 208
Front Clearance and Identification Lamp.................................................................. 207
Headlamp Bulbs................................................ 207
Changing a Fuse...........................................169 Fuses....................................................................... 169
Changing a Road Wheel...........................248 Tire Change Procedure.................................... 248
Changing the 12V Battery.........................203 Battery Management System (If
Equipped)....................................................... 204
Changing the Coalescer Filter Element........................................................188
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 6.7L Diesel.............................................................210
Air Filter Replacement....................................... 211
Air Filter Restriction Gauge............................. 210
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 6.8L................................................................209
Changing the Engine-Mounted and Diesel Fuel Conditioner Module Fuel
Filters..............................................................214
Diesel Fuel Conditioner Module Filter.........214
Engine-mounted Fuel Filter............................ 216
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter
................................................................187
Engine lubrication for severe service
operation.......................................................... 188Changing the Wiper Blades.....................205
Checking the Wiper Blades.....................205
Child Restraint and Seatbelt
Maintenance
.................................................36
Child Restraint Positioning..........................27
Child Safety........................................................17
General Information............................................. 17
Child Safety Locks.........................................28
Cleaning Products.......................................225
Cleaning the Alloy Wheels.......................230
Cleaning the Engine
....................................227
Cleaning the Exterior..................................226 Exterior Chrome Parts...................................... 226
Exterior Plastic Parts........................................ 226
Stripes or Graphics............................................ 226
Underbody............................................................ 227
Under Hood.......................................................... 227
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens.........................229
Cleaning the Interior...................................228
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades...........................................................228
Climate Control...............................................70
Cold Weather Precautions........................145 Winter Operating Tips for Arctic Operation
-20°F (-29°C) and Below......................... 146
Coolant Check See: Engine Coolant Check - 6.7L Diesel....194
See: Engine Coolant Check - 6.8L...............189
Cruise Control
..................................................45
Principle of Operation....................................... 132
Cruise control See: Using Cruise Control................................ 132
Customer Assistance
..................................155
D
Data Recording.................................................12 Service Data Recording....................................... 12
Daytime Running Lamps............................48
Diesel Particulate Filter................................87
Direction Indicators.......................................48
Doors and Locks.............................................40
DPF See: Diesel Particulate Filter............................ 87
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Draining the Fuel Filter Water Trap - 6.7L
Diesel.............................................................202
Draining the Diesel Fuel Conditioner Module (DFCM)............................................................. 202
Driving Aids.....................................................134
Driving Hints...................................................143
Driving Through Water................................147 Operation in Standing Water.......................... 147
DRL See: Daytime Running Lamps......................... 48
E
Economical Driving......................................144
Electrical System Inspection
....................217
Accessory Feed Connections.......................... 217
Electronic Locking Differential..................117 Activating the Locking Differential...............118
Driver-Controlled Locking Differential.........117
Servicing a Vehicle with a Locking
Differential........................................................ 118
Emission Control System - Diesel..........105 Oxidation Catalytic Converter and Diesel
Particulate Filter System............................ 105
Emission Control System - Gasoline........................................................103
On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)................... 104
Readiness for Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) Testing................................................... 105
End User License Agreement.................348 SYNC End User License Agreement
(EULA).............................................................. 348
Engine Block Heater
.....................................88
Rapid Heat Supplemental Heating
System................................................................ 89
Using the Engine Block Heater....................... 89
Engine Coolant Check - 6.7L Diesel.............................................................194
Adding Coolant................................................... 195
Checking Coolant Corrosion Inhibitor Additive Strength .......................................... 197
Coolant Change.................................................. 198
Engine and Secondary Cooling System Refill Procedure.............................................. 196
Engine-driven Cooling Fan (Fan Clutch)............................................................... 198
Recycled Coolant................................................ 197
Severe Climates................................................... 197Engine Coolant Check - 6.8L...................189
Adding Coolant................................................... 190
Coolant Change.................................................. 192
Engine Coolant Temperature Management................................................... 193
Engine-driven Cooling Fan (Fan Clutch)............................................................... 192
Fail-Safe Cooling................................................ 192
Recycled Coolant................................................. 191
Severe Climates.................................................. 192
Engine Idle Shutdown..................................88
Engine Immobilizer See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 42
Engine Oil Check - 6.7L Diesel.................186 Adding Engine Oil............................................... 187
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
.......252
Drivebelt Routing............................................... 252
Engine Specifications - 6.8L
....................252
Drivebelt Routing............................................... 252
Entering, Exiting or Climbing on This Vehicle..............................................................15
Environment.....................................................16
Essential Towing Checks...........................140 Before Towing a Trailer..................................... 140
Hitches................................................................... 140
Safety Chains....................................................... 140
Trailer Brakes....................................................... 140
Trailer Lamps....................................................... 140
When Towing a Trailer...................................... 140
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording............................................. 12
Exhaust Brake................................................124 Exhaust Brake Operating
Characteristics................................................ 126
Exhaust System Inspection......................218
Export Unique Options.................................14
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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F
Fastening the Seatbelts..............................29
Energy Management Feature.......................... 33
Fastening the Cinch Tongue.............................. 31
Lap Belts................................................................... 31
Seatbelt Locking Modes.................................... 32
Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy................32
Using the Seatbelt with Cinch Tongue (Front Center and Rear Center Seats
Only).................................................................... 30
Federal Highway Administration Regulation.......................................................15
Fifth Wheel Operation.................................141 Hook-up.................................................................. 141
Un-hook.................................................................. 141
Ford Credit
.........................................................13
US Only..................................................................... 13
Ford Protect....................................................314 EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN (CANADA
ONLY)................................................................. 315
Ford Protect (U.S. Only)................................... 314
Frame and Tow Hook Inspection
...........223
Front Seat Armrest........................................79
Fuel and Refueling
........................................90
Fuel Consumption.......................................102 Calculating Fuel Economy.............................. 102
Filling the Tank.................................................... 102
Fuel Filter - 6.8L...........................................202
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..................................... 91
Fuel Shutoff....................................................149 Running Out Of DEF (Diesel Exhaust
Fluid).................................................................. 150
Fuel Tank Selector Switch
...........................111
Full Power Brake...........................................123
Fuses..................................................................161 Fuse Specification Chart............................161
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel........166
Power Distribution Box...................................... 161
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................................143 Backing Up............................................................ 143
General Information.......................................... 143
Parking.................................................................... 144
General Information on Radio Frequencies...................................................38
General Maintenance Information
........316
Multi-point Inspection...................................... 322
Owner Checks and Services.......................... 320
Protecting Your Investment............................ 316
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?.......................... 316
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?...................................................... 316
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada..........................................................158
Getting the Services You Need................155 Away From Home............................................... 155
H
Handbrake See: Parking Brake............................................. 120
Hazard Warning Flashers..........................149
Headlamp Adjusting See: Adjusting the Headlamps.................... 205
Headlamp Removal See: Removing a Headlamp.......................... 207
Head Restraints...............................................73 Adjusting the Head Restraint........................... 74
Heated Exterior Mirrors
.................................72
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