2017 FORD F750 air suspension

Using Traction Control - Vehicles With:
Hydraulic Brakes.......................................130
Cruise Control
Principle of Operation.................................132
Using Cruise Control....................................132
Driving Aids
Steering............................................................134
Load Carrying
Load Limit
........................................................135
Air Suspension
...............................................136
Towing
Towing a Trailer.............................................138
Recommended Towing Weights............139
Essential Towing Checks...........................140
Fifth Wheel Operation
.................................141
Driving Hints
Breaking-In......................................................143
General Driving Points
................................143
Economical Driving......................................144
Cold Weather Precautions........................145
Driving Through Water................................147
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance
...................................148
Hazard Warning Flashers
..........................149
Fuel Shutoff
...................................................149
Jump Starting the Vehicle.........................150
Transporting the Vehicle
............................153
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need................155
In California (U.S. Only).............................156
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only).......................157 Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration
Program (Canada Only).........................157
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada.........................................................158
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature.....................................................159
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only).............................................................159
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only).............................................................160
Fuses
Fuse Specification Chart
............................161
Changing a Fuse...........................................169
Vehicle Inspection Guide
Vehicle Inspection Information.................171
Maintenance
General Information....................................180
Opening and Closing the Hood................181
Under Hood Overview - 6.8L...................183
Under Hood Overview - 6.7L Diesel......184
Engine Oil Dipstick - 6.8L..........................185
Engine Oil Dipstick - 6.7L Diesel.............185
Engine Oil Check - 6.8L
..............................185
Engine Oil Check - 6.7L Diesel.................186
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter...............................................................187
Changing the Coalescer Filter Element.......................................................188
Oil Change Indicator Reset.......................189
Engine Coolant Check - 6.8L...................189
Engine Coolant Check - 6.7L Diesel......194
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check............................................................198
Brake Fluid Check.......................................200
Power Steering Fluid Check
.....................201
Washer Fluid Check
.....................................201
Draining the Fuel Filter Water Trap - 6.7L Diesel...........................................................202
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Fuel Filter - 6.8L...........................................202
Changing the 12V Battery.........................203
Checking the Wiper Blades.....................205
Changing the Wiper Blades.....................205
Adjusting the Headlamps........................205
Removing a Headlamp..............................207
Changing a Bulb...........................................207
Bulb Specification Chart..........................208
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 6.8L....209
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 6.7L Diesel............................................................210
Changing the Engine-Mounted and Diesel Fuel Conditioner Module Fuel
Filters.............................................................214
Electrical System Inspection....................217
Air Induction System Inspection.............217
Exhaust System Inspection......................218
Brake System Inspection
...........................219
Axle Inspection
.............................................222
Steering System Inspection
.....................222
Suspension System Inspection
..............223
Frame and Tow Hook Inspection
...........223
Rear Axle Fluid Check
.................................223
Spring U-Bolt Check...................................224
Vehicle Care
General Information...................................225
Cleaning Products.......................................225
Cleaning the Exterior..................................226
Waxing..............................................................227
Cleaning the Engine
....................................227
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades..........................................................228
Cleaning the Interior...................................228
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens.......................229
Repairing Minor Paint Damage..............229
Cleaning the Alloy Wheels.......................230
Vehicle Storage
............................................230 Wheels and Tires
Tire Care..........................................................233
Using Snow Chains.....................................247
Changing a Road Wheel...........................248
Technical Specifications...........................250
Capacities and Specific-
ations
Engine Specifications - 6.8L
....................252
Engine Specifications - 6.7L Diesel
.......252
Motorcraft Parts - 6.8L..............................254
Motorcraft Parts - 6.7L Diesel.................255
Vehicle Identification Number
................256
Vehicle Certification Label
........................257
Transmission Code Designation.............257
Capacities and Specifications - 6.8L...............................................................258
Capacities and Specifications - 6.7L Diesel...........................................................263
Audio System
General Information
....................................272
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM.......273
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/ SYNC............................................................274
Satellite Radio
...............................................277
Audio Input Jack...........................................279
USB Port
..........................................................279
SYNC™
General Information
....................................281
Using Voice Recognition...........................283
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone............285
Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player............................................................297
SYNC™ Troubleshooting.........................306
Accessories
Auxiliary Switches
........................................312
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Trip Computer
See General Information (page 62).
Vehicle Settings and Personalization
See
General Information (page 62).
WARNING LAMPS AND
INDICATORS
The following warning lamps and
indicators alert you to a vehicle condition
that may become serious. Some lamps
illuminate when you start your vehicle to
make sure they work. If any lamps remain
on after starting your vehicle, refer to the
respective system warning lamp for further
information.
Note: Some warning indicators appear in
the information display and function the
same as a warning lamp but do not display
when you start your vehicle.
Anti-Lock Braking System If it illuminates when you are
driving, this indicates a
malfunction. You continue to
have the normal braking system (without
ABS) unless the brake system warning
lamp is also illuminated. Have the system
checked by an authorized dealer.
Automatic Regeneration Control Illuminates when you switch it
off.
Battery If it illuminates while driving, it
indicates a malfunction. Switch
off all unnecessary electrical
equipment and have the system checked
by an authorized dealer immediately. Brake System Indicates low brake fluid level or
a brake system malfunction.
Have the system checked
immediately by an authorized dealer. WARNING
Driving your vehicle with the warning
lamp on is dangerous. A significant
decrease in braking performance
may occur. It will take you longer to stop
your vehicle. Have your vehicle checked by
your authorized dealer immediately. Check Fuel Cap
Illuminates when you may not
have properly installed the fuel
cap. Continued driving with this
light on may cause the Service engine soon
warning indicator to come on.
Check Suspension
(If Equipped) Illuminates when you press the
air suspension dump switch.
Cruise Control
(If Equipped) Illuminates when you switch on
this feature. See
Using Cruise
Control (page 132).
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (Diesel
Engine Only) Illuminates with the key in the
ON position, when the fluid is
contaminated or the level falls
below
1.0 gal (3.8 L). Refill the tank or, at
a minimum, add at least 1.0 gal (3.8 L) in
the tank.
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AIR SUSPENSION (If Equipped)
Note: Do not operate your vehicle without
air in the suspension springs. Operating your
vehicle without air in the suspension springs
damages the suspension, degrades ride
performance and may cause property
damage.
The air suspension system automatically
adjusts to different loads to maintain a
constant frame height, allows for ease of
vehicle loading, provides improved vehicle
ride, and increased driver comfort.
Air Suspension Dump Button Note:
The suspension dumps air when the
ignition is in the accessory or on position,
but fills only when the ignition is in the on
position.
A button located on the instrument panel
controls the system. It operates only when
the ignition is in the accessory or on
position and the air tanks have sufficient
pressure to fill the air springs. When you
turn off the ignition, the suspension
remains in whatever state it was last set.
Pressing and holding the button for two
seconds exhausts air from the air springs,
lowering the frame for loading. Pressing
and holding the button for two seconds
fills the air springs so your vehicle remains
at normal ride height. System Indicator Light
The air suspension indicator light
illuminates when using the button to
release air pressure in the rear air springs.
Never drive your vehicle when the warning
lamp is illuminated and there is low (or no)
air pressure in the springs.
Connecting and Disconnecting a
Trailer with Air Suspension and Air
Suspension Dump Button
When connecting to a trailer:
•
Press and hold the button for two
seconds to exhaust air from the air
suspension system.
• Press and hold the button for two
seconds, and then raise the landing
gear after making the connection to
the trailer.
When disconnecting the trailer:
• Lower the landing gear, and then press
and hold the button for two seconds.
• Disconnect the brake hoses, trailer-side
and rear light connectors, then pull the
release lever on the fifth wheel.
You must fill the air springs before
operating with a trailer or operating in the
bobtail mode.
Suspension Conversions WARNING
When operating a loaded vehicle, the
driver must keep all adjustable axles
on the ground at all times, supporting
their share of the vehicle ’s load. Failure to
do so can overload other axles, tires,
wheels, springs, steering components,
brakes and frames, resulting in early
component failure, loss of vehicle control,
possible property damage and personal
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We do not recommend performing, or
approve of, suspension conversions.
However, we understand that, on occasion,
others install aftermarket add-on
suspensions on the truck chassis that allow
operator control for weight transfer from
other axles (such as air lift axles).
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VEHICLE INSPECTION
INFORMATION
To make sure your vehicle is ready to
operate, conduct a pre-trip inspection at
the beginning of each work period. Follow
the steps listed in this section to verify a
proper vehicle inspection procedure.
WARNINGS
Exercise great caution when working
on a vehicle equipped with an
automatic fan clutch. The fan starts
in motion only after the engine coolant
reaches a predetermined temperature or
the refrigerant pressure (if equipped with
air conditioning) reaches a predetermined
setting. The fan starts at this point with no
advance warning. Never reach near, or
permit objects to protrude into, the fan
blade radius while the engine is running as
this could result in vehicle damage,
personal injury or death. WARNINGS
Do not operate the vehicle if any
suspension conditions listed in the
following charts are evident. Loss of
steering or suspension could result in
property damage, personal injury or death. If a wheel must be changed, obtain
expert tire service help. Mounting and
un-mounting of tires should only be
performed by a qualified technician using
necessary safety procedures and
equipment, otherwise the result could be
property damage, personal injury or death. Note:
Always make sure you apply the
parking brake before starting the engine. Engine compartment (with engine off)
Use the dipstick to verify the oil level is in the proper operating
range. See Engine Oil Dipstick (page 185).
Engine oil
Look through the plastic reservoir and verify the coolant level
is within the proper operating range. Do not remove the
pressure cap until the coolant has cooled. See
Engine
Coolant Check (page 189).
Engine coolant
Verify that the fluid level is in the proper operating range. See
Power Steering Fluid Check
(page 201).
Power steering fluid
Remove the master cylinder caps and inspect the fluid level.
See
Brake Fluid Check (page 200).
Brake fluid
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Tractor-coupling system
Inspect for loose or missing mounting brackets, clamps, bolts
or nuts. Verify solid attachment of both fifth wheel and the
slide mounting.
Mounting bolts
Inspect for cracks or breaks in the platform structure.
Platform
Verify engagement of the safety latch.
Safety latch
Verify the safety latch is in the engaged position, and that
any safety latch is in place.
Release arm
Verify the kingpin is not bent or worn, the apron lies flat on
the fifth-wheel skid plate and that the visible part of the apron
is not bent, worn, cracked or broken.
Kingpin and apron Rear suspension
Inspect for missing, broken or shifted leaves, or leaves that
may be in contact with (or nearly contacting) a tire, rim, brake
drum, frame or body component.
Springs (if equipped)
Inspect for any cracked or broken spring hangers; broken
missing or loose bolts; missing or damaged bushings; broken,
loose or missing axle mounting parts.
Spring mounts (if
equipped)
Verify torsion arm is not cracked, broken or missing.
Torsion arm and shock
absorbers
Inspect the shock absorber for cracks or leaks. There should
be no missing or broken mounting bolts or worn bushings.
Inspect for missing, broken or leaking components.
Air suspension (if
equipped) Inspect for any cracked, broken or loose bolts; missing or
damaged bushings; broken, loose or missing axle mounting
parts.
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Rear brakes
Inspect for cracked, worn or frayed hoses, and that all coup-
lings are secure.
Hoses
Verify that there are no cracks or dents, and that the cham-
bers are securely mounted.
Brake chambers
Inspect for broken, loose or missing parts.
Slack adjusters
Note: The angle between the push rod and adjuster arm
should be approximately 90 degrees when the brakes are
applied. When pulled by hand, the push rod should not move
more than approximately
1 in (2.5 cm).
Verify that there are no cracks, dents, holes, and no loose or
missing bolts and that the brake linings are not worn,
dangerously thin or contaminated by lubricant.
Drums Rear wheels
Check for even separation of dual wheels, and that the tires
are not touching each other.
Spacers
Inspect for damaged or bent rims. They should not have
welding repairs, and there should be no rust trails, which
indicate it is loose on the wheel.
Rims
Verify all lug nuts are present and not loose (look for rust
trails around the lug nuts). There should be no cracks radiating
from the lug bolt holes or distortion of the bolt holes.
Lug nuts
Trailer
If you are pulling a trailer, perform an
inspection of the trailer similar to that of
the tractor. The inspection should follow
trailer manufacturer recommendations
and should include at a minimum: general
condition, landing gear, doors, sides, lights,
reflectors, suspension, brakes, tires,
wheels, cargo placement, stability and
tie-downs. Transmission WARNING
If the unit starts in gear and/or the
neutral start switch is not functioning
correctly, the vehicle may
inadvertently move which could result in
property damage, personal injury or death. Regularly inspect the transmission's
neutral start switch. The engine should
only start in neutral (N) or park (P) (if
equipped with a park position).
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