2018 FORD F-250 low oil pressure

When washing and waxing, park your
vehicle in a shaded area out of direct
sunlight. Always wash your vehicle before
applying wax.
•
Use a quality wax that does not contain
abrasives.
• Follow the manufacturer ’s instructions
to apply and remove the wax.
• Apply a small amount of wax in a
back-and-forth motion, not in circles.
• Do not allow wax to come in contact
with any non-body (low-gloss black)
colored trim. The wax will discolor or
stain the parts over time.
•Roof racks.
• Bumpers.
• Grained door handles.
• Side moldings.
• Mirror housings.
• Windshield cowl area.
• Do not apply wax to glass areas.
• After waxing, your car's paint should
feel smooth, and be free of streaks and
smudges.
CLEANING THE ENGINE
Engines are more efficient when they are
clean because grease and dirt buildup keep
the engine warmer than normal.
When washing:
• Take care when using a power washer
to clean the engine. The high-pressure
fluid could penetrate the sealed parts
and cause damage.
• Do not spray a hot engine with cold
water to avoid cracking the engine
block or other engine components. •
Spray Motorcraft Engine Shampoo and
Degreaser on all parts that require
cleaning and pressure rinse clean. In
Canada, use Motorcraft Engine
Shampoo.
• Never wash or rinse the engine while it
is hot or running; water in the running
engine may cause internal damage.
• Never wash or rinse any ignition coil,
spark plug wire or spark plug well, or
the area in and around these locations.
• Cover the battery, power distribution
box, and air filter assembly to prevent
water damage when cleaning the
engine.
CLEANING THE EXHAUST -
6.7L DIESEL WARNINGS
Failure to maintain the functional
holes, in the tailpipe section of the
exhaust, clean and free of debris or
foreign material may result in the holes
becoming blocked or plugged. Do not
modify or remove the tail-pipe section.
Blocked or plugged holes or
removal/modification of the system could
result in elevated exhaust gas
temperatures which may result in
vehicle/property damage or personal
injury. The normal operating temperature
of the exhaust system is very high.
Never work around or attempt to
repair any part of the exhaust system until
it has cooled. Use special care when
working around the diesel oxidation
catalytic converter and/or the diesel
particulate filter (DPF). The diesel
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•
Cover interior trim to prevent fading.
• Keep all rubber parts free from oil and
solvents.
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.
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Note:
Ford recommends using DOT 4 Low
Viscosity (LV) High Performance Brake Fluid
or equivalent meeting WSS-M6C65-A2. Use
of any fluid other than the recommended
fluid may cause degraded brake
performance and not meet the Ford
performance standards. Keep brake fluid
clean and dry. Contamination with dirt,
water, petroleum products or other
materials may result in brake system
damage and possible failure.
CAPACITIES AND SPECIFICATIONS - 6.8L
Capacities WARNING
The air conditioning refrigerant system contains refrigerant under high pressure.
Only qualified personnel should service the air conditioning refrigerant system.
Opening the air conditioning refrigerant system can cause personal injury.
Capacity
Item
7.0 qt (6.6 L)
Engine oil (with oil filter)
26.7 qt (25.3 L)
Engine coolant
Between MIN and MAX on brake fluidreservoir
Brake fluid
2.7 qt (2.6 L)
Front axle
3.3–3.5 qt (3.1– 3.3 L)
Rear axle-10.5 inch (E-Locker)
3.5–3.6 qt (3.3– 3.4 L)
Rear axle-10.5 inch (non E-Locker)
3.78 qt (3.58 L)1
Rear axle-Dana M300
17.4 qt (16.5 L)2
Automatic transmission fluid
1.9 qt (1.8 L)
Transfer case fluid
Fill as required
Windshield washer fluid
26.5 gal (100.3 L)
Fuel tank (incomplete vehicle, middle
location)
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Check Every Month
Air filter restriction gauge. Engine oil level.
Function of all interior and exterior lights.
Tires including the spare for wear and proper pressure. Windshield washer fluid level.
Fuel and water separator. Drain if necessary or if indicated by the information display. Holes and slots in the tail pipe to make sure they are functional and clear of debris. Check Every Six Months
Battery connections. Clean if necessary.
Body and door drain holes for obstructions. Clean if necessary. Cooling system fluid level and coolant strength.
Door weatherstrips for wear. Lubricate if necessary.
Hinges, latches and outside locks for proper operation. Lubricate if necessary. Parking brake for proper operation.
Safety belts and seat latches for wear and function.
Safety warning lamps, brake, ABS, airbag and safety belt for operation.
Washer spray and wiper operation. Clean or replace blades as necessary.
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.
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Dynamic Hitching Using the Rear View
Camera System............................................. 287
Hitches.................................................................. 288
Integrated Trailer Brake Controller.............290
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Watercraft (PWC)........................................ 294
Safety Chains...................................................... 290
Trailer Brakes...................................................... 290
Trailer Lamps....................................................... 293
Trailer Towing Connector............................... 286
When Towing a Trailer..................................... 294
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording............................................ 10
Export Unique Options.................................15
Exterior Mirrors................................................99
Blind Spot Information System..................... 101
Clearance Lamps ............................................... 101
Direction Indicator Mirrors ............................... 101
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors............................... 99
Heated Exterior Mirrors .................................... 101
Memory Mirrors ................................................... 101
Power Exterior Mirrors........................................ 99
PowerScope ™ Power Telescoping
Mirrors............................................................... 100
Puddle Lamps...................................................... 101
Spot Lamps........................................................... 101
Telescoping Mirrors........................................... 100
Trailer Towing Camera System...................... 101
F
Fastening the Seatbelts..............................38 Fastening the Cinch Tongue............................ 39
Rear Inflatable Seatbelt..................................... 41
Seatbelt Locking Modes................................... 40
Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy................39
Using the Seatbelt with Cinch Tongue (Front Center Seat on Super Cab and
Crew Cab).......................................................... 38
Flat Tire See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 408
Floor Mats
......................................................299
Fog Lamps - Front See: Front Fog Lamps........................................ 93
Foot Pedals See: Adjusting the Pedals................................. 86
Ford Credit
.........................................................12
US Only...................................................................... 12Ford Protect
...................................................579
Ford Protect Extended Service Plan
(CANADA ONLY).......................................... 580
Ford Protect Extended Service Plans (U.S. Only).................................................................. 579
Four-Wheel Drive
..........................................214
Front Fog Lamps............................................93
Front Seat Armrest......................................164 ........................................................................\
........... 164
Fuel and Refueling.......................................185
Fuel Consumption
........................................193
Fuel Economy...................................................... 194
Fuel Filter - 6.2L/6.8L.................................352
Fuel Quality - Diesel.....................................187 Biodiesel................................................................ 188
Diesel Fuel Additives......................................... 189
Fuel Requirements - Choosing The Right Fuel: Vehicles Operated Where Ultra Low
Sulfur Diesel Fuel Is Not Required ..........187
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) ...................... 187
Fuel Quality - E85........................................186 Choosing the Right Fuel - Flex Fuel
Vehicles............................................................. 186
Switching Between E85 and Gasoline............................................................. 187
Fuel Quality - Gasoline..............................189 Choosing the Right Fuel.................................. 189
Fuel Shutoff..................................................304
Fuses..................................................................317
Fuse Specification Chart............................317 Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel........323
Power Distribution Box..................................... 317
G
Garage Door Opener See: Universal Garage Door Opener...........166
Gauges
.............................................................105
DEF Gauge............................................................ 108
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge...........107
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge............................. 106
Fuel Gauge............................................................ 107
Transmission Fluid Temperature Gauge................................................................ 108
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Vehicle Care...................................................370
General Information......................................... 370
Vehicle Certification Label.......................426
Vehicle Identification Number................425
Vehicle Storage.............................................377 Battery.................................................................... 378
Body........................................................................\
. 377
Brakes..................................................................... 378
Cooling system................................................... 378
Engine..................................................................... 378
Fuel system.......................................................... 378
General................................................................... 377
Miscellaneous..................................................... 378
Removing Vehicle From Storage.................. 378
Tires........................................................................\
. 378
Ventilation See: Climate Control......................................... 146
VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number............425
Voice Control
...................................................84
W
Warning Lamps and Indicators
...............108
4X2........................................................................\
..... 111
4X4 HIGH................................................................ 112
4X4 LOW.................................................................. 111
Adaptive Cruise Control.................................. 108
Adaptive Steering.............................................. 108
Anti-Lock Braking System.............................. 109
Automatic High Beam...................................... 109
Battery.................................................................... 109
Blind Spot Monitor............................................ 109
Brake System....................................................... 109
Check Fuel Cap................................................... 109
Cruise Control....................................................... 110
Diesel Engine Brake............................................. 112
Diesel Exhaust Fluid............................................ 112
Direction Indicator............................................... 110
Door Ajar................................................................. 110
Electronic Locking Differential....................... 110
Engine Coolant Temperature.......................... 110
Engine Oil............................................................... 110
Fasten Seatbelt.................................................... 110
Front Airbag........................................................... 110
Front Fog Lamps................................................. 110High Beam.............................................................
110
Hill Descent........................................................... 110
Low Fuel Level...................................................... 110
Low Tire Pressure Warning.............................. 110
Powertrain Malfunction/Reduced Power/Electronic Throttle Control............111
Service Engine Soon............................................ 111
Stability Control.................................................... 111
Stability Control Off............................................. 111
Transmission Tow/Haul..................................... 111
Wait To Start.......................................................... 112
Water In Fuel.......................................................... 112
Washer Fluid Check....................................350
Washers See: Cleaning the Exterior.............................. 370
See: Wipers and Washers................................. 87
Waxing..............................................................371
Wheel Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 408
Wheels and Tires........................................380 General Information......................................... 380
Technical Specifications.................................. 418
Windows and Mirrors
...................................98
Windshield Washers.....................................88
Windshield Wipers.........................................87
Speed Dependent Wipers................................. 87
Wiper Blades See: Checking the Wiper Blades.................. 355
Wipers and Washers.....................................87
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