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Sustained High-speed Driving at Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (Maximum Loaded Weight
for Vehicle Operation)
Inspect the engine and secondary cooling system coolant
concentration (freeze-point protection) and additive
(corrosion inhibitor) strength. Add coolant additive if
necessary.
Every 30,000 mi
(48,000 km) or 1200 engine
hours
Flush and refill the coolant. Do not add coolant additive.
Every
60,000 mi
(96,000 km) or 2400
engine hours
Note: When adding coolant additive, do not exceed the specified maximum of 48 fluid
ounces (1.4 liters) for the engine and 16 fluid ounces (473 ml) for the secondary cooling
system. Operating the engine with excessive coolant additive may cause overheating which
could lead to severe, permanent engine damage.
Note: After the initial coolant flush and fill at
60,000 mi (96,000 km) or 2400 engine
hours, flush and fill every 45,000 mi (72,000 km) or 1800 engine hours thereafter. Operating in Sustained Ambient Temperatures Below -9°F (-23°C) or Above 100°F (38°C)
Change the engine oil and filter as indicated by the
information display, and perform the services listed in the
scheduled maintenance chart.
As required
Replace the engine-mounted and frame-mounted fuel
filters.
Every
15,000 mi
(24,000 km), six months or
600 engine hours
Replace the wheel bearing grease and grease seals if using
non-sealed bearings. (Two-wheel drive vehicles)
Every
30,000 mi
(48,000 km) Operating in Dusty or Sandy Conditions (Such as Unpaved or Dusty Roads)
Rotate the tires1
, inspect the tires for wear and measure
tread depth.
Every
7,500 mi (12,000 km)
Inspect the brake system pads and rotors.
Inspect the air filter restriction gauge. Replace the filter if
necessary.
Inspect the steering and suspension ball joints and tie rods.
Lubricate any grease fittings.
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Understanding the Shift Positions of Your
Automatic Transmission........................... 208
Understanding your SelectShift Automatic ™ transmission......................... 210
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check............................................................346
Checking Automatic Transmission Fluid................................................................... 346
Autowipers........................................................87
Auxiliary Power Points................................170 110 Volt - 400 Watt Capacity AC Power
Outlet................................................................. 170
12 Volt DC Power Point..................................... 170
Locations............................................................... 170
Auxiliary Switches........................................575 Upfitter Interface Module............................... 578
B
Battery See: Changing the 12V Battery..................... 353
Bed Extender....................................................74
Grocery mode........................................................ 75
Tailgate mode........................................................ 74
Bed Ramps
....................................................268
Installing the Ramp Holder............................ 270
Stowing the Bed Ramp................................... 270
Using the Bed Ramp........................................ 269
Blind Spot Information System
..............252
Blind Spot Information System with Trailer
Tow..................................................................... 254
Switching the System Off and On..............256
System Errors...................................................... 256
Using the System............................................... 253
BLIS See: Blind Spot Information System..........252
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood..........328
Booster Seats
..................................................32
Types of Booster Seats...................................... 32
Brake Fluid Check........................................349
Brakes...............................................................225 General Information.......................................... 225
Breaking-In
....................................................298
Bulb Specification Chart..........................360 C
Cabin Air Filter................................................152
California Proposition 65
.............................12
Capacities and Specifications - 6.2L.................................................................427
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates............................................................ 431
Specifications..................................................... 428
Capacities and Specifications - 6.7L Diesel.............................................................432
Engine Oil Specifications............................... 438
Specifications..................................................... 434
Capacities and Specifications - 6.8L................................................................439
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates........................................................... 443
Specifications..................................................... 440
Capacities and Specifications...............420
Cargo Lamps....................................................97
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior.............................. 370
Catalytic Converter
......................................196
On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II).................... 197
Readiness for Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) Testing.................................................... 197
Center Console
...............................................172
Changing a Bulb...........................................357 Cargo Lamp and Central High Mounted
Brake Lamp Bulbs........................................ 359
Fog Lamp Bulbs................................................. 358
Front Park and Direction Indicator Lamp Bulbs.................................................................. 357
Headlamp Bulbs................................................. 357
License Plate Lamp Bulb............................... 360
Rear Lamps, Brake Lamps, Rear Direction Indicator and Reversing Lamp
Bulbs................................................................. 358
Changing a Fuse..........................................326 Fuses...................................................................... 326
Changing a Road Wheel..........................408 Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly
Information.................................................... 408
Location of the Spare Tire and Tools................................................................. 409
Removing the Spare Tire (With Spare Tire Carrier Only)................................................... 409
Tire Change Procedure.................................... 410
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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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Manual Climate Control............................146
Manual Seats.................................................156
Manual Lumbar .................................................. 157
Moving the Seat Backward and Forward.............................................................. 157
Recline Adjustment............................................ 157
Memory Function.........................................159 Easy Entry and Exit Feature........................... 160
Linking a PreSet Position to your Remote Control or Intelligent Access Key Fob
........................................................................\
...... 160
Recalling a Preset Position............................. 160
Saving a Preset Position.................................. 160
Message Center See: Information Displays................................. 113
Mirrors See: Windows and Mirrors............................... 98
Mobile Communications Equipment......14
Moonroof.........................................................103 Bounce-Back....................................................... 104
Opening and Closing the Moonroof............103
Motorcraft Parts - 6.2L..............................422
Motorcraft Parts - 6.7L Diesel.................423
Motorcraft Parts - 6.8L..............................424
MyKey Troubleshooting
...............................65
MyKey ™.............................................................63
Principle of Operation........................................ 63
N
Navigation......................................................535 cityseeker.............................................................. 542
Destination Mode............................................... 537
Map Mode............................................................ 536
Navigation Map Updates................................ 543
Navigation Menu............................................... 540
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link................... 543
SYNC AppLink.................................................... 542
Waypoints............................................................. 541
Normal Scheduled Maintenance
..........584
Diesel Engine...................................................... 586
Gasoline Engine................................................. 585
O
Oil Change Indicator Reset.......................337 Oil Check
See: Engine Oil Check - 6.2L/6.8L...............333
See: Engine Oil Check - 6.7L Diesel............334
Opening and Closing the Hood..............328
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature.......................................................314
Obtaining a French Owner ’s Manual..........315
Overhead Console
........................................172
P
Parking Aids
...................................................235
Principle of Operation...................................... 235
Parking Brake.................................................227
Passive Anti-Theft System
.........................76
SecuriLock®........................................................... 76
PATS See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 76
Pedals................................................................86
Perchlorate.........................................................12
Phone...............................................................529 During a Phone Call.......................................... 533
Making Calls.........................................................532
Pairing Your Cell Phone for the First Time................................................................... 529
Phone Menu........................................................ 530
Receiving Calls.................................................... 533
Smartphone Connectivity.............................. 534
Text Messaging................................................... 534
Post-Crash Alert System..........................307
Power Door Locks See: Locking and Unlocking............................. 67
Power Running Boards................................80
Power Seats....................................................157 Multi-Contour Front Seats With Active
Motion ............................................................... 158
Power Lumbar..................................................... 158
Power Steering Fluid Check....................350
Power Take-Off.............................................213
Power Windows
.............................................98
Accessory Delay................................................... 99
Bounce-Back......................................................... 98
One-Touch Up or Down.................................... 98
Window Lock......................................................... 99
Protecting the Environment........................16
Puncture See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 408
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V
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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