
Ford Motor Company has recommended
maintenance intervals for various parts
and component systems based upon
engineering testing. Ford Motor Company
relies upon this testing to determine the
most appropriate mileage for replacement
of oils and fluids to protect your vehicle at
the lowest overall cost to you and
recommends against maintenance
schedules that deviate from the scheduled
maintenance information.
We strongly recommend the use of only
genuine Ford, Motorcraft or
Ford-authorized re-manufactured
replacement parts engineered for your
vehicle.
Additives and Chemicals
This owner's manual and the Ford
Workshop Manual list the recommended
additives and chemicals for your vehicle.
We do not recommend using chemicals or
additives not approved by us as part of
your vehicle
’s normal maintenance. Please
consult your warranty information. Oils, Fluids and Flushing
In many cases, fluid discoloration is a
normal operating characteristic and, by
itself, does not necessarily indicate a
concern or that the fluid needs to be
changed. However, a qualified expert, such
as the factory-trained technicians at your
dealership, should inspect discolored fluids
that also show signs of overheating or
foreign material contamination
immediately.
Make sure to change your vehicle
’s oils and
fluids at the specified intervals or in
conjunction with a repair. Flushing is a
viable way to change fluid for many vehicle
sub-systems during scheduled
maintenance. It is critical that systems are
flushed only with new fluid that is the same
as that required to fill and operate the
system or using a Ford-approved flushing
chemical.
Owner Checks and Services
Make sure you perform the following basic
maintenance checks and inspections every
month or at six-month intervals. Check every month
Air filter restriction gauge.
Fuel and water separator. Drain if necessary (or if indicated by the information display). Tires (including spare) for wear and proper pressure.
Holes and slots in the tail pipe to make sure they are functional and clear of debris.
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Tightening lug nuts
Tighten the lug nuts to the specified torque at 500 miles
(800 km) after any wheel disturbance (such as tire rota-
tion, changing a flat tire or wheel removal).
Vehicles with single rear
wheels
Tighten the wheel lug nuts to the specified torque at 100
miles (160 km), and again at 500 miles (800 km) of new vehicle operation and after any wheel disturbance (such as tire rotation, changing a flat tire or wheel removal).
Vehicles with dual rear
wheels
Note: Tighten the lug nuts to the specified torque. See Technical Specifications (page
409).
Multi-point Inspection
In order to keep your vehicle running right,
it is important to have the systems on your
vehicle checked regularly. This can help
identify potential issues and prevent major
problems. We recommend having the
following multi-point inspection performed
at every scheduled maintenance interval
to help make sure your vehicle keeps
running great. Multi-point inspection
Horn operation
Accessory drive belt(s)
Radiator, cooler, heater and A/C hoses
Battery performance
Suspension component for leaks ordamage
Engine and cabin air filter
Steering and linkage
Exhaust system
Tires (including spare) for wear and properpressure**
Exterior lamps and hazard warning system
operation
Windshield for cracks, chips or pits
Fluid levels *
; fill if necessary
Washer spray and wiper operation
For oil and fluid leaks
* Brake, coolant recovery reservoir, automatic transmission, power steering and window
washer.
** If your vehicle is equipped with a temporary mobility kit, check the tire sealant expiration
Use By date on the canister. Replace as needed.
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Getting the Services You Need..............303
Away From Home............................................. 303
Global Opening
..............................................96
Opening the Windows....................................... 96
H
Handbrake See: Parking Brake............................................. 222
Hazard Warning Flashers.........................296
HDC See: Using Hill Descent Control................... 229
Headlamp Adjusting See: Adjusting the Headlamps.................... 346
Head Restraints
.............................................152
Adjusting the Head Restraint......................... 153
Heated Seats.................................................160 Rear Heated Seats............................................. 160
Heated Steering Wheel
................................82
Heated Windows and Mirrors..................150 Heated Exterior Mirrors...................................... 151
Heated Rear Window........................................ 150
Heating See: Climate Control......................................... 145
Hill Start Assist
.............................................223
Switching the System On and Off...............224
Using Hill Start Assist....................................... 223
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate..........................................................148
Cooling the Interior Quickly............................ 149
General Hints....................................................... 148
Heating the Interior Quickly............................ 149
Recommended Settings for Cooling..........150
Recommended Settings for Heating..........149
Side Window Defogging in Cold Weather............................................................ 150
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes............................................................222
Home Screen................................................498
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood..........320
I
Ignition Switch
................................................173
In California (U.S. Only)............................304
Information Display Control
.......................82 Information Displays.....................................111
General Information............................................ 111
Information Messages
................................128
4WD........................................................................\
. 144
Active Park............................................................ 128
Adaptive Cruise Control................................... 129
Adaptive Steering............................................... 129
AdvanceTrac and Traction Control..............130
Airbag...................................................................... 130
Alarm and Security............................................ 130
Automatic Engine Shutdown.......................... 131
Battery and Charging System......................... 131
Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert System.................................................... 132
Collision Warning System................................ 133
Diesel Messages.................................................. 133
Doors and Locks.................................................. 135
Driver Alert............................................................ 136
Drivetrain................................................................ 136
Engine..................................................................... 136
Fuel........................................................................\
... 137
Keys and Intelligent Access............................. 137
Lane Keeping System....................................... 138
Maintenance........................................................ 138
MyKey...................................................................... 139
Off Road................................................................. 139
Park Aid.................................................................. 140
Park Brake............................................................. 140
Power Steering..................................................... 141
Remote Start......................................................... 141
Seats........................................................................\
. 141
Starting System .................................................. 142
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.................. 142
Trailer....................................................................... 142
Installing Child Restraints
............................18
Child Seats............................................................... 18
Combining Seatbelt and LATCH Lower Anchors for Attaching Child Safety
Seats..................................................................... 27
Front Seat Tether Strap Attachment (Regular Cab)................................................... 28
Rear Seat Tether Strap Attachment (Crew Cab and Super Cab)...................................... 29
Use of Inboard Lower Anchors from the Outboard Seating Positions (Center
Seating Use) .................................................... 26
Using Inflatable Seatbelts (Rear Seat Outboard Positions)....................................... 23
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Information About Uniform Tire Quality
Grading.............................................................. 373
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall............................................................ 375
Temperature A B C............................................. 374
Traction AA A B C............................................... 373
Treadwear............................................................. 373
Tire Pressure Monitoring System..........390
Trailer Tire Pressure Monitoring
System.............................................................. 397
Vehicle Tire Pressure Monitoring System............................................................. 390
Tires See: Wheels and Tires..................................... 370
Towing a Trailer............................................268 Load Placement................................................ 268
Towing Points................................................301
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels.........................................................289
Emergency Towing........................................... 289
Recreational Towing........................................ 289
Towing.............................................................268
Traction Control
............................................225
Principle of Operation...................................... 225
Trailer Reversing Aids.................................269 Principle of Operation...................................... 269
Setting Up Trailer Reverse Guidance.........269
Trailer Reverse Guidance................................ 269
Troubleshooting.................................................. 273
Using Trailer Reverse Guidance....................272
Trailer Sway Control
....................................277
Transfer Case Fluid Check.......................340
Transmission Code Designation.............417
Transmission.................................................205
Transmission See: Transmission............................................. 205
Transporting the Vehicle
..........................300
U
Under Hood Overview - 6.2L....................321
Under Hood Overview - 6.7L Diesel.............................................................323
F-Super Duty....................................................... 323
Scheduled Maintenance................................. 324
Under Hood Overview - 6.8L...................322
Under Seat Storage.....................................170 Rear Under Seat Storage................................. 170Universal Garage Door Opener...............164
HomeLink Wireless Control System...........164
USB Port.........................................................448
Using Adaptive Cruise Control
...............240
Blocked Sensor................................................... 245
Changing the Set Speed................................. 243
Detection Issues................................................. 244
Disengaging the System................................. 243
Following a Vehicle............................................ 241
Hilly Condition and Trailer Tow Usage................................................................. 243
Low Speed Automatic Cancellation..........243
Overriding the System..................................... 243
Resuming the Set Speed................................ 243
Setting a Speed................................................... 241
Setting the Gap Distance................................ 242
Switching the System Off.............................. 244
Switching the System On............................... 240
Switching to Normal Cruise Control...........246
System Not Available....................................... 245
Using Cruise Control...................................239 Switching Cruise Control Off........................240
Switching Cruise Control On......................... 239
Using Four-Wheel Drive.............................210 4WD Indicator Lights.......................................... 211
Driving Off-Road With Truck and Utility Vehicles............................................................. 214
Electronic Shift-On-the-Fly (ESOF) 4WD system............................................................... 210
How Your Vehicle Differs From Other Vehicles............................................................. 214
Manual Shift On Stop (MSOS) 4WD system............................................................... 210
Using a Manual Shift On Stop (MSOS) 4WD system..................................................... 211
Using the Electronic Shift on the Fly 4WD system................................................................ 213
Using Hill Descent Control.......................229 Hill descent modes........................................... 229
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems..........................................................64
Using Power Running Boards....................78 Automatic Power Deploy.................................. 78
Automatic Power Stow...................................... 78
Bounce-back.......................................................... 79
Enabling and Disabling...................................... 78
Manual Power Deploy........................................ 78
Using Snow Chains....................................390
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High Beam.............................................................
107
Hill Descent........................................................... 107
Low Fuel Level..................................................... 107
Low Tire Pressure Warning.............................. 107
Powertrain Malfunction/Reduced Power/Electronic Throttle Control.........108
Service Engine Soon......................................... 108
Stability Control.................................................. 108
Stability Control Off.......................................... 108
Transmission Tow/Haul................................... 108
Wait To Start........................................................ 109
Water In Fuel........................................................ 109
Washer Fluid Check.....................................341
Washers See: Cleaning the Exterior............................... 361
See: Wipers and Washers................................. 84
Waxing
.............................................................362
Wheel Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 398
Wheels and Tires.........................................370 General Information......................................... 370
Technical Specifications................................ 409
Windows and Mirrors...................................95
Windshield Washers
.....................................85
Windshield Wipers........................................84 Speed dependent wipers (if
equipped).......................................................... 84
Wiper Blades See: Checking the Wiper Blades.................. 345
Wipers and Washers.....................................84
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