2017 FORD SUPER DUTY brakes

If this message displays, with no trailer
connected, the problem is with your vehicle
wiring or trailer brake controller. Contact
an authorized dealer.
If the message only displays with a trailer
connected, the problem is with the trailer
wiring. Consult your trailer dealer for
assistance. This can be a short to ground
(such as a chaffed wire), short to voltage
(such as a pulled pin on trailer emergency
breakaway battery) or the trailer brakes
may be drawing too much current.
Points to Remember
Note:
Do not attempt removal of the trailer
brake controller without consulting the
Workshop Manual. Damage to the unit may
result.
• Adjust gain setting before using the
trailer brake controller.
• Adjust gain setting, using the procedure
above, whenever road, weather, trailer
or vehicle loading conditions change
from when the gain was initially set.
• Only use the manual control lever for
proper adjustment of the gain during
trailer setup. Misuse, such as
application during trailer sway, could
cause instability of trailer or tow
vehicle.
• Avoid towing in adverse weather
conditions. The trailer brake controller
does not provide anti-lock control of
the trailer wheels. Trailer wheels can
lock up on slippery surfaces, resulting
in reduced stability of trailer and tow
vehicle.
• The trailer brake controller is equipped
with a feature that reduces output at
vehicle speeds below 11 mph (18 km/h)
so trailer and vehicle braking is not jerky
or harsh. This feature is only active
when applying the brakes using your
vehicle's brake pedal, not the
controller. •
The controller interacts with the brake
control system and powertrain control
system of your vehicle to provide the
best performance on different road
conditions.
• Your vehicle's brake system and the
trailer brake system work
independently of each other. Changing
the gain setting on the controller does
not affect the operation of your
vehicle's brakes.
• When you switch the engine off, the
controller output is disabled and the
display and module shut down.
Trailer Lamps WARNING
Never connect any trailer lamp wiring
to the vehicle's tail lamp wiring; this
may damage the electrical system
resulting in fire. Contact your authorized
dealer as soon as possible for assistance
in proper trailer tow wiring installation.
Additional electrical equipment may be
required. Trailer lamps are required on most towed
vehicles. Make sure all running lights, brake
lights, turn signals and hazard lights are
working.
Before Towing a Trailer
Practice turning, stopping and backing up
to get the feel of your vehicle-trailer
combination before starting on a trip.
When turning, make wider turns so the
trailer wheels clear curbs and other
obstacles.
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When Towing a Trailer
•
Check your hitch, electrical connections
and trailer wheel lug nuts thoroughly
after you have traveled 50 mi (80 km).
• Do not drive faster than 70 mph
(113 km/h) during the first 500 mi
(800 km).
• Do not make full-throttle starts.
• When stopped in congested or heavy
traffic during hot weather, place the
gearshift in position P to aid engine and
transmission cooling and to help A/C
performance.
• Turn off the speed control with heavy
loads or in hilly terrain. The speed
control may turn off automatically
when you are towing on long, steep
grades.
• Shift to a lower gear when driving down
a long or steep hill. Do not apply the
brakes continuously, as they may
overheat and become less effective.
• If your transmission is equipped with a
Grade Assist or Tow/Haul feature, use
this feature when towing. This provides
engine braking and helps eliminate
excessive transmission shifting for
optimum fuel economy and
transmission cooling.
• If your vehicle is equipped with
Adaptive Steering and you have
enabled Tow/Haul, the Adaptive
Steering system adjusts the steering
response to match your vehicle ’s load.
The system reduces vehicle sensitivity
to steering inputs at higher vehicle
speeds while it maintains the ease of
parking and maneuverability at low
speeds. •
If your vehicle is equipped with
AdvanceTrac with RSC, this system
may turn on during typical cornering
maneuvers with a heavily loaded trailer.
This is normal. Turning the corner at a
slower speed while towing may reduce
this tendency.
• If you are towing a trailer frequently in
hot weather, hilly conditions, at the
gross combined weight rating (or any
combination of these factors), consider
refilling your rear axle with synthetic
gear lubricant (if the axle is not already
filled with it).
• Allow more distance for stopping with
a trailer attached. Anticipate stops and
brake gradually.
• Avoid parking on a grade. However, if
you must park on a grade:
1. Turn the steering wheel to point your vehicle tires away from traffic flow.
2. Set your vehicle parking brake.
3. Place the automatic transmission in position
P.
4. Place wheel chocks in front and back of the trailer wheels. (Chocks not
included with vehicle.)
Your vehicle may be equipped with a
temporary or conventional spare tire. A
"temporary" spare tire is different in size
(diameter or width), tread-type
(All-Season or All Terrain) or is from a
different manufacturer than the road tires
on your vehicle. Consult information on the
tire label or Safety Compliance label for
limitations when using.
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or
Personal Watercraft (PWC)
Note: Disconnect the wiring to the trailer
before
backing the trailer into the water.
Note: Reconnect the wiring to the trailer
after
you remove the trailer from the water.
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•
Fuel economy may decrease with lower
temperatures during the first 8– 10
miles (12 –16 kilometers) of driving.
• Driving on flat terrain offers improved
fuel economy as compared to driving
on hilly terrain.
• Transmissions give their best fuel
economy when operated in the top
cruise gear and with steady pressure
on the gas pedal.
• Four-wheel-drive operation (if
equipped) is less fuel efficient than
two-wheel-drive operation.
• Close the windows for high-speed
driving.
DRIVING THROUGH WATER WARNING
Do not drive through flowing or deep
water as you may lose control of your
vehicle.
Note:
Driving through standing water can
cause vehicle damage.
Note: Engine damage can occur if water
enters the air filter.
Before driving through standing water,
check the depth. Never drive through water
that is higher than the bottom of the wheel
hubs. When driving through standing water, drive
very slowly and do not stop your vehicle.
Your brake performance and traction may
be limited. After driving through water and
as soon as it is safe to do so:
•
Lightly press the brake pedal to dry the
brakes and to check that they work.
• Check that the horn works.
• Check that the exterior lights work.
• Turn the steering wheel to check that
the steering power assist works.
FLOOR MATS WARNINGS
Always use floor mats that are
designed to fit the foot well of your
vehicle. Only use floor mats that
leave the pedal area unobstructed. Only
use floor mats that are firmly secured to
retention posts so that they cannot slip out
of position and interfere with the pedals
or impair safe operation of your vehicle in
other ways. Pedals that cannot move freely can
cause loss of vehicle control and
increase the risk of serious personal
injury. Always make sure that the floor
mats are properly attached to the
retention posts in the carpet that are
supplied with your vehicle. Floor mats must
be properly secured to both retention posts
to make sure mats do not shift out of
position. Never place floor mats or any other
covering in the vehicle foot well that
cannot be properly secured to
prevent them from moving and interfering
with the pedals or the ability to control the
vehicle.
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2. Remove the jumper cable on the
negative (-) terminal of the booster
vehicle battery.
3. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of the booster
vehicle battery.
4. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of the disabled
vehicle battery.
5. Allow the engine to idle for at least one
minute.
POST-CRASH ALERT SYSTEM
The system flashes the direction indicators
and sounds the horn (intermittently) in the
event of a serious impact that deploys an
airbag (front, side, side curtain or Safety
Canopy) or the safety belt pretensioners.
The horn and indicators will turn off when:
• You press the hazard control button.
• You press the panic button on the
remote entry transmitter (if equipped).
• Your vehicle runs out of power.
TRANSPORTING THE VEHICLE WARNING
To reduce the risk of personal injury
or property damage when manually
releasing the spring brakes, block the
wheels so the vehicle cannot move when
you release the brakes. If you need to have your vehicle towed,
contact a professional towing service or,
if you are a member of a roadside
assistance program, your roadside
assistance service provider.
We recommend the use of a wheel lift and
dollies or flatbed equipment to tow your
vehicle. Do not tow with a slingbelt. Ford
Motor Company has not approved a
slingbelt towing procedure. Vehicle
damage may occur if towed incorrectly, or
by any other means.
Ford Motor Company produces a towing
manual for all authorized tow truck
operators. Have your tow truck operator
refer to this manual for proper hook-up
and towing procedures for your vehicle.
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Engine
•
Change the engine oil and filter prior to
storage because used engine oil
contains contaminates which may
cause engine damage.
• Start the engine every 15 days for a
minimum of 15 minutes. Run at fast idle
with the climate controls set to defrost
until the engine reaches normal
operating temperature.
• With your foot on the brake, shift
through all the gears while the engine
is running.
• We recommend that you change the
engine oil before you use your vehicle
again.
Fuel system
• Fill the fuel tank with high-quality fuel
until the first automatic shutoff of the
fuel pump nozzle.
Cooling system
• Protect against freezing temperatures.
• When removing your vehicle from
storage, check coolant fluid level.
Confirm that there are no cooling
system leaks and that fluid is at the
recommended level.
Battery
• Check and recharge as necessary. Keep
connections clean.
• If storing your vehicle for more than 30
days without recharging the battery,
we recommend that you disconnect
the battery cables to maintain battery
charge for quick starting.
Note: It is necessary to reset memory
features if battery cables are disconnected. Brakes
•
Make sure the brakes and parking brake
release fully.
Tires
• Maintain recommended air pressure.
Miscellaneous
• Make sure all linkages, cables, levers
and pins under your vehicle are covered
with grease to prevent rust.
• Move vehicles at least 25 ft (7.5 m)
every 15 days to lubricate working parts
and prevent corrosion.
Removing Vehicle From Storage
When your vehicle is ready to come out of
storage, do the following:
• Wash your vehicle to remove any dirt
or grease film build-up on window
surfaces.
• Check windshield wipers for any
deterioration.
• Check under the hood for any foreign
material that may have collected
during storage such as mice or squirrel
nests.
• Check the exhaust for any foreign
material that may have collected
during storage.
• Check tire pressures and set tire
inflation per the Tire Label.
• Check brake pedal operation. Drive
your vehicle
15 ft (4.5 m) back and
forth to remove rust build-up.
• Check fluid levels (including coolant,
oil and gas) to make sure there are no
leaks, and fluids are at recommended
levels.
• If you remove the battery, clean the
battery cable ends and check for
damage.
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Note:
Do not reduce tire pressure
to change the ride characteristics
of the vehicle. If you do not
maintain the inflation pressure at
the levels specified by Ford, your
vehicle may experience a condition
known as shimmy. Shimmy is a
severe vibration and oscillation in
the steering wheel after the vehicle
travels over a bump or dip in the
road that does not dampen out by
itself. Shimmy may result from
significant under-inflation of the
tires, improper tires (load range,
size, or type), or vehicle
modifications such as lift-kits. In
the event that your vehicle
experiences shimmy, you should
slowly reduce speed by either lifting
off the accelerator pedal or lightly
applying the brakes. The shimmy
will cease as the vehicle speed
decreases.
Maximum Inflation Pressure is
the tire manufacturer's maximum
permissible pressure and the
pressure at which the maximum
load can be carried by the tire. This
pressure is normally higher than
the manufacturer ’s recommended
cold inflation pressure which can
be found on the Safety
Compliance Certification Label
(affixed to either the door hinge
pillar, door-latch post, or the door
edge that meets the door-latch
post, next to the driver's seating
position), or Tire Label located on the B-pillar or the edge of the
driver's door. The cold inflation
pressure should never be set lower
than the recommended pressure
on the Safety Compliance
Certification Label or Tire Label.
When weather temperature
changes occur, tire inflation
pressures also change. A 10°F
(6°C) temperature drop can
cause a corresponding drop of 1
psi (7 kPa) in inflation pressure.
Check your tire pressures
frequently and adjust them to the
proper pressure which can be
found on the Safety Compliance
Certification Label or Tire Label.
To check the pressure in your
tire(s):
1. Make sure the tires are cool,
meaning they are not hot from
driving even a mile.
Note:
If you are checking tire
pressure when the tire is hot, (for
example, driven more than 1 mile
[1.6 kilometers]), never bleed or
reduce air pressure. The tires are
hot from driving and it is normal for
pressures to increase above
recommended cold pressures. A
hot tire at or below recommended
cold inflation pressure could be
significantly under-inflated.
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360 Degree Camera...................................235
Advanced Camera Views................................ 235
Auxiliary Camera................................................ 238
Camera Views..................................................... 235
Center High-Mount Stop Lamp Camera.............................................................. 237
Front Camera...................................................... 236
Keep Out Zone.................................................... 236
Side Camera......................................................... 237
4
4WD See: Four-Wheel Drive...................................... 210
A
A/C See: Climate Control......................................... 145
About This Manual...........................................7
ABS See: Brakes............................................................ 221
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes................................................................ 222
Accessories...................................................560 Exterior style....................................................... 560
Interior style........................................................ 560
Lifestyle................................................................ 560
Peace of mind.................................................... 560
Accessories See: Replacement Parts
Recommendation............................................ 12
ACC See: Using Adaptive Cruise Control...........240
Adjusting the Headlamps........................346 Horizontal Aim Adjustment........................... 347
Vertical Aim Adjustment................................ 346
Adjusting the Pedals
.....................................83
Adjusting the Steering Wheel...................80 Power Tilt and Telescope Steering
Column............................................................... 80
Airbag Disposal
...............................................53
Air Conditioning See: Climate Control......................................... 145Air Filter
See: Changing the Engine Air Filter - 6.2L/
6.8L.................................................................... 353
See: Changing the Engine Air Filter - 6.7L Diesel................................................................. 354
Alarm See: Anti-Theft Alarm........................................ 76
Ambient Lighting
...........................................94
Anti-Theft Alarm............................................76
Arming the Alarm.................................................. 77
Disarming the Alarm............................................ 77
Full Guard ............................................................... 76
Reduced Guard...................................................... 76
Appendices....................................................595
Apps..................................................................532 ........................................................................\
.......... 532
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link...................534
Audible Warnings and Indicators............110 Headlamps On Warning Chime.....................110
Key in Ignition Warning Chime........................110
Parking Brake On Warning Chime.................110
Audio Control
...................................................81
Media........................................................................\
. 81
Seek, Next or Previous......................................... 81
Audio System
................................................435
General Information......................................... 435
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/ SYNC
..............................................................437
Menu Structure.................................................. 439
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/ Touchscreen Display................................441
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/ CD...................................................................436
Autolamps........................................................87 Windshield Wiper Activated
Headlamps........................................................ 87
Automatic Climate Control......................146
Automatic High Beam Control.................89 Activating the System........................................ 90
Manually Overriding the System................... 90
Automatic Transmission
..........................205
Brake-Shift Interlock........................................ 208
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud or Snow................................................................. 209
Understanding the Shift Positions of Your Automatic Transmission........................... 205
Understanding your SelectShift Automatic ™ transmission........................ 206
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Automatic Transmission Fluid
Check.............................................................337
Checking Automatic Transmission Fluid.................................................................... 337
Autowipers.......................................................84
Auxiliary Power Points...............................168 110 Volt - 400 Watt Capacity AC Power
Outlet................................................................. 168
12 Volt DC Power Point..................................... 168
Locations............................................................... 168
Auxiliary Switches
........................................561
For more information on the Upfitter
Interface Module and the auxiliary
switches, visit:................................................ 564
Upfitter Interface Module............................... 564
B
Battery See: Changing the 12V Battery..................... 343
Bed Extender
....................................................72
Grocery mode........................................................ 73
Tailgate mode........................................................ 72
Bed Ramps
....................................................265
Installing the Ramp Holder............................ 267
Stowing the Bed Ramp................................... 266
Using the Bed Ramp........................................ 265
Blind Spot Information System.............249 Blind Spot Information System with Trailer
Tow...................................................................... 251
Switching the System Off and On...............253
System Errors...................................................... 253
Using the System.............................................. 250
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood..........320
Booster Seats..................................................30 Types of Booster Seats...................................... 30
Brake Fluid Check
.......................................340
Brakes................................................................221 General Information........................................... 221
Breaking-In....................................................290
Bulb Specification Chart
..........................350
C
Cabin Air Filter
.................................................151
California Proposition 65.............................12 Capacities and Specifications -
6.2L
.................................................................418
Specifications...................................................... 419
Capacities and Specifications - 6.7L Diesel............................................................428
Engine Oil Specifications................................ 433
Specifications..................................................... 430
Capacities and Specifications - 6.8L................................................................422
Specifications..................................................... 424
Capacities and Specifications
..................411
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior............................... 361
Center Console
..............................................170
Changing a Bulb...........................................347 Cargo Lamp and Central High Mounted
Brake Lamp Bulbs........................................ 350
Fog Lamp Bulbs................................................. 348
Front Park and Direction Indicator Lamp Bulbs.................................................................. 347
Headlamp Bulbs................................................ 348
License Plate Lamp Bulb............................... 350
Rear Lamps, Brake Lamps, Rear Direction Indicator and Reversing Lamp
Bulbs................................................................. 349
Changing a Fuse
...........................................318
Fuses....................................................................... 318
Changing a Road Wheel...........................398 Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly
Information..................................................... 398
Location of the Spare Tire and Tools........399
Removing the Spare Tire (With Spare Tire Carrier Only).................................................. 400
Tire Change Procedure.................................... 401
Changing the 12V Battery
.........................343
Battery Management System....................... 345
Changing the Coalescer Filter Element.........................................................327
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 6.2L/ 6.8L................................................................353
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 6.7L Diesel
.............................................................354
Air Filter Restriction Gauge............................ 355
Changing the Engine-Mounted and Diesel Fuel Conditioner Module Fuel
Filters - 6.7L Diesel
...................................356
Diesel Fuel Conditioner Module
Filter................................................................... 356
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