2017 FORD F750 open hood

Only use oils certified for gasoline engines
by the American Petroleum Institute (API).
An oil with this trademark symbol
conforms to the current engine and
emission system protection standards and
fuel economy requirements of the
International Lubricants Specification
Advisory Committee (ILSAC).
To top up the engine oil level do the
following:
1. Clean the area surrounding the engine
oil filler cap before you remove it.
2. Remove the engine oil filler cap. See Under Hood Overview (page 183).
Turn it counterclockwise and remove
it.
3. Add engine oil that meets Ford specifications. See
Capacities and
Specifications (page 258). You may
have to use a funnel to pour the engine
oil into the opening.
4. Recheck the oil level.
5. If the oil level is correct, replace the dipstick and make sure it is fully seated.
6. Replace the engine oil filler cap. Turn it clockwise until you feel a strong
resistance.
Note: Do not add oil further than the
maximum mark. Oil levels above the
maximum mark may cause engine damage. Note:
Make sure you install the oil filler cap
correctly.
Note: Soak up any spillage with an
absorbent cloth immediately.
ENGINE OIL CHECK - 6.7L
DIESEL
To check the engine oil level consistently
and accurately, do the following:
1. Make sure the parking brake is on. Make
sure the transmission is in park (P) or
neutral (N).
2. Run engine until it reaches normal operating temperature.
3. Make sure that your vehicle is on level ground.
4. Switch the engine off and wait 15 minutes for the oil to drain into the oil
pan. Checking the engine oil level too
soon after you switch the engine off
may result in an inaccurate reading.
5. Open the hood. See
Opening and
Closing the Hood (page 181).
6. Remove the dipstick and wipe it with a clean, lint-free cloth. See
Under
Hood Overview (page 184).
7. Replace the dipstick and remove it again to check the oil level. See
Engine Oil Dipstick
(page 185).
8. Make sure that the oil level is between
the maximum and minimum marks. If
the oil level is at the minimum mark,
add oil immediately. See
Capacities
and Specifications (page 263).
9. If the oil level is correct, replace the dipstick and make sure it is fully seated.
Note: Do not remove the dipstick when the
engine is running.
Note: If the oil level is between the
maximum and minimum marks, the oil level
is acceptable. Do not add oil.
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Note:
The oil consumption of new engines
reaches its normal level after approximately
3,100 mi (5,000 km).
Adding Engine Oil WARNING
Do not remove the filler cap when
the engine is running.
Do not use supplemental engine oil
additives because they are unnecessary
and could lead to engine damage that may
not be covered by the vehicle Warranty.
The American Petroleum Institute (API)
service symbol is used to identify the
proper engine oil for your vehicle's engine.
The API service symbol will be displayed
on the oil container you purchase. The API
service symbol displays the oil
performance category in the top half of
symbol and the viscosity grade in the
center of the symbol.
To top up the engine oil level do the
following:
1. Clean the area surrounding the engine
oil filler cap before you remove it.
2. Remove the engine oil filler cap. See Under Hood Overview
(page 184).
Turn it counterclockwise and remove
it. 3. Add engine oil that meets Ford
specifications. See
Capacities and
Specifications (page 263). You may
have to use a funnel to pour the engine
oil into the opening.
4. Recheck the oil level.
5. If the oil level is correct, replace the dipstick and make sure it is fully seated.
6. Replace the engine oil filler cap. Turn it clockwise until you feel a strong
resistance.
Note: Do not add oil further than the
maximum mark. Oil levels above the
maximum mark may cause engine damage.
Note: Make sure you install the oil filler cap
correctly.
Note: Soak up any spillage with an
absorbent cloth immediately.
CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL
AND OIL FILTER WARNINGS
Do not handle a hot oil filter with
bare hands.
Continuous contact with used motor
oil has caused cancer in laboratory
mice. Protect your skin by washing
with soap and water. If your vehicle is equipped with a diesel
engine, an Intelligent Oil Life Monitor™
calculates the proper oil change service
interval. When the information display
indicates: OIL CHANGE REQUIRED, change
the engine oil and oil filter. See
Information Displays
(page 62).
The engine oil filter protects your engine
by filtering harmful, abrasive or sludge
particles and particles significantly smaller
than most available will-fit filters. See
Motorcraft Parts
(page 254).
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The transmission fluid and filter on your
vehicle must be replaced at the specified
service interval. See Scheduled
Maintenance (page 316).
Automatic transmission fluid expands
when warmed. To check the fluid level
consistently and accurately, do the
following:
1. Drive the vehicle until it reaches normal
operating temperature. This may take
up to
20 mi (30 km).
2. Make sure that your vehicle is on level ground.
3. With the engine running, parking brake
engaged and your foot on the brake
pedal, move the gearshift lever through
all of the gear ranges. Allow sufficient
time for each gear to engage.
4. Make sure the parking brake is on. Make
sure the transmission is in park (P) or
neutral (N) and leave the engine
running.
5. Open the hood. See
Opening and
Closing the Hood (page 181).
6. Remove the dipstick and wipe it with a clean, lint-free cloth. See
Under
Hood Overview (page 183).
7. Replace the dipstick and remove it again to check the fluid level.
8. If the fluid level is correct, replace the dipstick and make sure it is fully seated.
Note: If the fluid level is between the
maximum and minimum marks, the fluid
level is acceptable. Do not add fluid. Transmission Fluid Level
Low Fluid Level
If the fluid level is at or below the minimum
mark, add fluid immediately. See
Capacities and Specifications
(page
258).
Note: If there is no indication of fluid on the
dipstick, have your vehicle checked
immediately.
Correct Fluid Level Make sure that the fluid level is between
the maximum and minimum marks.
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Headlamp Aiming Target
8 feet (2.4 meters)
A
Center height of lamp to ground
B
25 feet (7.6 meters)
C
Horizontal reference line
D
Vertical Aim Adjustment Procedure
1. Park the vehicle directly in front of a wall or screen on a level surface,
approximately 25 feet (7.6 meters)
away.
2. Measure the height of the headlamp bulb center from the ground and mark
an 8 foot (2.4 meter) horizontal
reference line on the vertical wall or
screen at this height.
Note: To see a clearer light pattern for
adjusting, you may want to block the light
from one headlamp while adjusting the
other.
3. Turn on the low beam headlamps to illuminate the wall or screen and open
the hood. 4. On the wall or screen you will observe
a flat zone of high intensity light
located at the top of the right hand
portion of the beam pattern. If the top
edge of the high intensity light zone is
not at the horizontal reference line, the
headlamp will need to be adjusted. 5. Locate the vertical adjuster on each
headlamp. Using a Phillips #2
screwdriver, turn the adjuster either
clockwise or counterclockwise in order
to adjust the vertical aim of the
headlamp.
6. Repeat steps 3 thru 5 to adjust the other headlamp.
7. Close the hood and turn off the lamps.
Horizontal Aim Adjustment
Horizontal aim is not required for this
vehicle and is not adjustable.
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The restriction gauge, located on the upper
housing of the air filter assembly, measures
the vacuum inside the air filter. The more
the air filter is restricted (dirty, clogged),
the higher the vacuum reading.
Check the air filter restriction gauge
whenever you open the hood to perform
general engine maintenance or at least
every 7,500 miles (12,000 km). If you
operate your vehicle in extremely dusty
conditions, check and reset the gauge at
least every 500 miles (800 km), or two
weeks, whichever comes first. Change the
air filter when the restriction gauge reads
near the change filter line and the gauge
is yellow. If you allow the restriction gauge
to reach maximum restriction you can
affect your engine performance and fuel
economy.
Note:
Do not blow out the air filter element
with compressed air since the compressed
air could damage the filter paper.
Note: Do not rely on filter appearance
alone. A filter which appears to be dirty may
actually have several thousand miles
(kilometers) of life remaining. After installation of the new filter element,
reset the gauge by pressing the reset
button on top of the gauge.
The following actions are recommend after
operating the vehicle up to 200 miles (320
km) in heavy snowfall or extreme rain:
•
Snow: At the earliest opportunity, open
the hood and clear all the snow and ice
from the air filter housing inlet (do NOT
remove the foam filter) and reset the
air filter restriction gauge.
• Extreme rain: The air filter will dry after
about 15– 30 minutes at highway
speeds. At the earliest opportunity,
open the hood and reset the air filter
restriction gauge.
Air Filter Replacement
When replacing the air filter element, use
a Motorcraft® air filter element. See
Motorcraft Parts (page 255).
Note: Failure to use the correct air filter
element may result in severe engine
damage.
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2
2-Speed Rear Axle........................................118
Axle Shifting.......................................................... 118
A
A/C See: Climate Control........................................... 70
About This Manual...........................................7
Diesel Engine Information................................... 8
Minor Troubleshooting Guide............................ 9
Warnings.................................................................... 8
ABS See: Brakes............................................................ 119
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes................................................................ 120
Accessories.....................................................312
Accessories See: Replacement Parts
Recommendation............................................ 13
Adjusting the Headlamps........................205 Horizontal Aim Adjustment.......................... 206
Vertical Aim Adjustment................................ 205
Adjusting the Steering Wheel
...................44
Air Brakes.........................................................123 Air Chamber Stroke Indication...................... 124
Cam Brakes - Automatic Slack Adjusters........................................................... 124
Emergency Air Brake.......................................... 124
Air Conditioning See: Climate Control........................................... 70
Air Filter See: Changing the Engine Air Filter - 6.7L
Diesel.................................................................. 210
See: Changing the Engine Air Filter - 6.8L.................................................................... 209
Air Induction System Inspection.............217 Chassis-mounted Charge Air Cooler...........218
Air Suspension
...............................................136
Air Suspension Dump Button........................ 136
Connecting and Disconnecting a Trailer with Air Suspension and Air Suspension
Dump Button................................................... 136
Suspension Conversions................................. 136
System Indicator Light...................................... 136
Appendices....................................................348 Audible Warnings and Indicators..............61
Beltminder Warning............................................. 61
Door Ajar................................................................... 61
Headlamps On Warning Chime....................... 61
Key in Ignition Warning Chime......................... 61
Parking Brake On Warning Chime................... 61
Audio Control
..................................................44
Media........................................................................\
45
Seek, Next or Previous........................................ 45
Audio Input Jack...........................................279
Audio System
.................................................272
General Information.......................................... 272
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/ SYNC..............................................................274
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM
......273
Automatic Transmission.............................112
Brake-Shift Interlock.......................................... 115
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud or Snow................................................................... 116
Understanding the Shift Positions of a 6– Speed Automatic Transmission..........112
Understanding your SelectShift™ Automatic transmission............................... 113
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check.............................................................198
Transmission Fluid Level................................. 199
Auxiliary Power Points..................................81 110 Volt AC Power Points.................................... 81
12 Volt DC Power Point........................................ 81
Locations.................................................................. 81
Auxiliary Switches
........................................312
Axle Inspection.............................................222
Front Axle.............................................................. 222
B
Battery See: Changing the 12V Battery..................... 203
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood............181
Booster Seats..................................................25 Types of Booster Seats...................................... 25
Brake Fluid Check.......................................200
Brakes................................................................119 General Information........................................... 119
Brake System Inspection...........................219 Air Brakes............................................................... 219
Driveline Parking Brake..................................... 221
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Heating
See: Climate Control........................................... 70
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate.............................................................71
Cooling the Interior Quickly................................ 71
General Hints........................................................... 71
Heating the Interior Quickly............................... 71
Recommended Settings for Cooling..............71
Recommended Settings for Heating.............71
Side Window Defogging in Cold Weather............................................................... 72
Vehicle Stationary for Extended Periods During Extreme High Ambient
Temperatures..................................................... 71
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes............................................................120
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood............181
I
Ignition Switch
................................................84
In California (U.S. Only).............................156
Information Display Control.......................45
Information Displays.....................................62 General Information............................................ 62
Information Messages
.................................64
Diesel Messages................................................... 65
Engine...................................................................... 68
Fuel........................................................................\
.... 68
Key........................................................................\
..... 68
Maintenance.......................................................... 68
Park Brake............................................................... 69
Installing Child Restraints
............................18
Child Seats............................................................... 18
Tether Strap Attachment.................................. 24
Using Cinch Tongue Lap and Shoulder Belts (All Front Center, Super Cab and Crew
Cab Rear Center Positions).......................... 21
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts.......................... 19
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH)............................................ 23
Using Tether Straps............................................. 23
Instrument Cluster
.........................................54
Instrument Lighting Dimmer.....................48
Interior Lamps.................................................49 Dome and Map Lamps...................................... 49
Map Lamps............................................................ 49Interior Mirror
...................................................53
Introduction.........................................................7
J
Jump Starting the Vehicle.........................150 Connecting the Jumper Cables...................... 151
Jump Starting....................................................... 152
Preparing Your Vehicle..................................... 150
Removing the Jumper Cables........................ 152
K
Keys and Remote Controls.........................38
L
Lighting Control
...............................................47
Headlamp Flasher............................................... 48
High Beams............................................................. 47
Lighting...............................................................47 General Information............................................ 47
Limited Slip Differential...............................117
Load Carrying
.................................................135
Load Limit........................................................135
Unloaded or Lightly Loaded Vehicles.........135
Locking and Unlocking
................................40
Autolock and Autounlock................................. 40
Battery Saver.......................................................... 41
Illuminated Entry................................................... 41
Power Door Locks................................................ 40
Remote Control.................................................... 40
Smart Unlocks...................................................... 40
Lug Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 248
M
Maintenance..................................................180 General Information.......................................... 180
Manual Climate Control..............................70
Manual Seats
...................................................75
Manual Lumbar .................................................... 76
Moving the Seat Backward and Forward............................................................... 75
Recline Adjustment............................................. 75
Tilting the Seatback Forward (Two-Passenger Bench Seat).................... 76
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Message Center
See: Information Displays................................. 62
Mirrors See: Windows and Mirrors................................ 50
Mobile Communications Equipment......14
Motorcraft Parts - 6.7L Diesel.................255
Motorcraft Parts - 6.8L..............................254
N
Noise Pollution Control.................................16 Air Intake System.................................................. 16
Body........................................................................\
... 16
Cooling System...................................................... 16
Engine........................................................................\
16
Exhaust System..................................................... 16
Transmission Enclosure...................................... 16
Normal Scheduled Maintenance...........323 Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor™ (Diesel Engine
Only).................................................................. 323
Normal Maintenance Intervals..................... 324
O
Oil Change Indicator Reset.......................189
Oil Check See: Engine Oil Check - 6.7L Diesel.............186
See: Engine Oil Check - 6.8L.......................... 185
Opening and Closing the Hood................181 Closing the Hood................................................ 182
Opening the Hood............................................... 181
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature......................................................159
Obtaining a French Owner ’s Manual..........159
Overhead Console
.........................................83
P
Parking Brake.................................................120 Air Brakes................................................................ 121
Hydraulic Brakes................................................. 120
Passive Anti-Theft System.........................42 SecuriLock®........................................................... 42
PATS See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 42
Perchlorate........................................................13
Power Door Locks See: Locking and Unlocking............................. 40Power Seats
.....................................................76
Air-Ride Seat........................................................... 77
Power Steering Fluid Check
.....................201
Power Take-Off..............................................116
Power Windows.............................................50
Bounce-Back......................................................... 50
One-Touch Up or Down.................................... 50
Window Lock......................................................... 50
Protecting the Environment........................16
R
Rear Axle Fluid Check
.................................223
Changing the Fluid............................................ 224
Checking the Fluid Level................................. 224
Rear Axle
...........................................................117
General Information............................................ 117
Rear Seat Armrest.........................................80
Rear Seats
.........................................................78
Folding the Rear Seat Back (Crew Cab)
........................................................................\
........ 78
Folding up the Rear Seat Cushion.................. 78
Returning the Seat to the Seating Position............................................................... 78
Recommended Towing Weights............139
Refueling - Diesel..........................................101 Fuel Filler Cap....................................................... 101
Fuel Fill Rate......................................................... 102
Refueling - Gasoline
...................................100
Fuel Filler Cap...................................................... 100
Remote Control..............................................38 Car Finder................................................................ 39
Integrated Keyhead Transmitters .................38
Replacing the Battery......................................... 38
Sounding a Panic Alarm.................................... 39
Removing a Headlamp..............................207
Repairing Minor Paint Damage..............229
Replacement Parts Recommendation........................................13
Collision Repairs.................................................... 13
Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical Repairs.................................................................. 13
Warranty on Replacement Parts..................... 14
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control............................................................39
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)..............................................................160
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