2018 FORD F-450 battery replacement

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information, do not activate the
service. For more information, see
Traffic, Directions and Information,
Terms and Conditions.
See SYNC™
(page 460).
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNINGS
Some constituents of engine
exhaust, certain vehicle components,
certain fluids contained in vehicles
and certain products of component wear
contain or emit chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductive harm. Battery posts, terminals and related
accessories contain lead and lead
compounds, chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer and
reproductive harm. Batteries also contain
other chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer. Wash your
hands after handling. PERCHLORATE
Certain components in your vehicle such
as airbag modules, seatbelt pretensioners
and remote control batteries may contain
perchlorate material. Special handling
may apply for service or vehicle end of life
disposal. For more information visit: Web Address
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazard- ouswaste/perchlorate
FORD CREDIT
US Only
Ford Credit offers a full range of financing
and lease plans to help you acquire your
vehicle. If you have financed or leased your
vehicle through Ford Credit, thank you for
your business.
We offer a number of convenient ways for
you to contact us, and to manage your
account.
Call 1-800-727-7000.
For more information about Ford Credit
and access to Account Manager, go to
www.ford.com/finance.
REPLACEMENT PARTS
RECOMMENDATION
We have built your vehicle to the highest
standards using quality parts. We
recommend that you demand the use of
genuine Ford and Motorcraft parts
whenever your vehicle requires scheduled
maintenance or repair. You can clearly
identify genuine Ford and Motorcraft parts
by looking for the Ford, FoMoCo or
Motorcraft branding on the parts or their
packaging.
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ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
Vehicles Sold in the United States:
Getting Roadside Assistance
To fully assist you should you have a
vehicle concern, Ford Motor Company
offers a complimentary roadside
assistance program. This program is
separate from the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty.
The service is available:
•
24 hours a day, seven days a week.
• For the coverage period listed on the
Roadside Assistance Card included in
your Owner's Manual portfolio.
Roadside Assistance covers:
• A flat tire change with a good spare
(except vehicles supplied with a tire
inflation kit).
• Battery jump start.
• Lock-out assistance (key replacement
cost is the customer's responsibility).
• Fuel delivery — independent service
contractors, if not prohibited by state,
local or municipal law, shall deliver up
to 2 gal (8 L) of gasoline or 5 gal (20 L)
of diesel fuel to a disabled vehicle.
Roadside Assistance limits fuel delivery
service to two no-charge occurrences
within a 12-month period.
• Winch out — available within 100 ft
(30 m) of a paved or county
maintained road, no recoveries. •
Towing — independent service
contractors, if not prohibited by state,
local or municipal law, shall tow Ford
eligible vehicles to an authorized dealer
within
35 mi (56 km) of the
disablement location or to the nearest
authorized dealer. If a member
requests a tow to an authorized dealer
that is more than
35 mi (56 km) from
the disablement location, the member
shall be responsible for any mileage
costs in excess of
35 mi (56 km).
• Roadside Assistance includes up to
$200 for a towed trailer if the disabled
eligible vehicle requires service at the
nearest authorized dealer. If the towing
vehicle is operational but the trailer is
not, then the trailer does not qualify for
any roadside services.
Vehicles Sold in the United States:
Using Roadside Assistance
Complete the roadside assistance
identification card and place it in your
wallet for quick reference. This card is in
the owner's information portfolio in the
glove compartment.
United States vehicle customers who
require Roadside Assistance, call
1-800-241-3673.
If you need to arrange roadside assistance
for yourself, Ford Motor Company
reimburses a reasonable amount for
towing to the nearest dealership within
35 mi (56 km)
. To obtain reimbursement
information, United States vehicle
customers call 1-800-241-3673.
Customers need to submit their original
receipts.
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CHANGING THE 12V BATTERY
WARNINGS
Batteries normally produce explosive
gases which can cause personal
injury. Therefore, do not allow
flames, sparks or lighted substances to
come near the battery. When working near
the battery, always shield your face and
protect your eyes. Always provide correct
ventilation. When lifting a plastic-cased battery,
excessive pressure on the end walls
could cause acid to flow through the
vent caps, resulting in personal injury and
damage to the vehicle or battery. Lift the
battery with a battery carrier or with your
hands on opposite corners. Keep batteries out of reach of
children. Batteries contain sulfuric
acid. Avoid contact with skin, eyes or
clothing. Shield your eyes when working
near the battery to protect against possible
splashing of acid solution. In case of acid
contact with skin or eyes, flush
immediately with water for a minimum of
15 minutes and get prompt medical
attention. If acid is swallowed, call a
physician immediately. Battery posts, terminals and related
accessories contain lead and lead
compounds. Wash hands after
handling. This vehicle may have more than one
battery. Removing the battery cables
from only one battery does not
disconnect your vehicle electrical system.
Make sure you disconnect the battery
cables from all batteries when
disconnecting power. Failure to do so may
cause serious personal injury or property
damage. Your vehicle is fitted with a Motorcraft
maintenance-free battery which normally
does not require additional water.
When a battery replacement is required,
you must use a recommended
replacement battery that matches the
electrical requirements of the vehicle.
Note:
After cleaning or replacing the
battery, make sure you reinstall the battery
cover or shield.
Note: If you add electrical accessories or
components to the vehicle, it may adversely
affect the low voltage battery performance
and durability. This may also affect the
performance of other electrical systems in
the vehicle.
For longer, trouble-free operation, keep the
top of the battery clean and dry.
If you see any corrosion on the battery or
terminals, remove the cables from the
terminals and clean with a wire brush. You
can neutralize the acid with a solution of
baking soda and water.
Because your vehicle ’s engine is
electronically controlled by a computer,
some control conditions are maintained
by power from the battery. When the
battery is disconnected or a new battery
is installed, the engine must relearn its idle
and fuel trim strategy for optimum
driveability and performance. Flexible fuel
vehicles (FFV) must also relearn the
ethanol content of the fuel for optimum
driveability and performance.
To restore the settings, do the following:
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Shift into park (P) or neutral (N).
3. Switch off all accessories.
4. Press the brake pedal and start your vehicle.
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5. Run the engine until it reaches normal
operating temperature. While the
engine is warming up, complete the
following: Reset the clock. Reset the
power windows bounce-back feature.
See Windows and Mirrors (page 98).
Reset the radio station presets. See
Audio System (page 445).
6. Allow the engine to idle for at least one
minute.
7. Drive the vehicle at least 10 mi (16 km)
to completely relearn the idle trim and
fuel trim strategy.
Note: If you do not allow the engine to
relearn the idle and fuel trim strategy, the
idle quality of your vehicle may be adversely
affected until the engine computer
eventually relearns the idle trim and fuel
trim strategy.
Note: For flexible fuel vehicles, if you are
operating on E85, you may experience poor
starts or an inability to start the engine and
driveability problems until the fuel trim and
ethanol content have been relearned.
Make sure that you dispose of old batteries
in an environmentally friendly way. Seek
advice from your local authority about
recycling old batteries.
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.
Battery Management System
(If
Equipped)
The battery management system monitors
battery conditions and takes actions to
extend battery life. If excessive battery
drain is detected, the system temporarily
disables some electrical systems to
protect the battery. Systems included are:
•
Heated rear window.
• Heated seats.
• Climate control.
• Heated steering wheel.
• Audio unit.
• Navigation system.
A message may appear in the information
displays to alert you that battery
protection actions are active. These
messages are only for notification that an
action is taking place, and not intended to
indicate an electrical problem or that the
battery requires replacement.
After battery replacement, or in some
cases after charging the battery with an
external charger, the battery management
system requires eight hours of vehicle sleep
time to relearn the battery state of charge.
During this time your vehicle must remain
fully locked with the ignition switched off.
Note: Prior to relearning the battery state
of charge, the battery management system
may temporarily disable some electrical
systems.
Electrical Accessory Installation
To make sure the battery management
system works correctly, do not connect an
electrical device ground connection
directly to the battery negative post. This
can cause inaccurate measurements of
the battery condition and potential
incorrect system operation.
Note: If you add electrical accessories or
components to the vehicle, it may adversely
affect battery performance and durability.
This may also affect the performance of
other electrical systems in the vehicle.
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Drivebelt Routing
6.8L Engines with A/C 6.8L Engines without A/C
MOTORCRAFT PARTS - 6.2L
Motorcraft Part number
Component
FA-1928
Air filter element
FL-820-S
Oil filter
BXT-65-650
Battery (XL)
BXT-65-750
Battery (all except XL)
SP-526
Spark plugs-platinum
WW-2247
Windshield wiper blade
FT-187
Transmission fluid filter
FP-79
Cabin air filter
For scheduled maintenance, we recommend Motorcraft® replacement parts available
at your Ford dealer or at fordparts.com. These parts meet or exceed Ford Motor Company ’s
specifications and are engineered for your vehicle. Use of other parts may impact vehicle
performance, emissions and durability. Your warranty may be void for any damage related
to use of other parts.
If a Motorcraft® oil filter is not available, use an oil filter that meets industry performance
specification SAE/USCAR-36.
For spark plug replacement, contact an authorized dealer. Replace the spark plugs at the
appropriate intervals. See Scheduled Maintenance (page 581).
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MOTORCRAFT PARTS - 6.7L DIESEL
Motorcraft Part number
Component
FL-2051S
Engine oil filter
FA-1927
Foam pre-filter
FA-1926
Air filter
FG-1147
Fuel filter
BXT-65-750
Battery (Two)
WW-2247
Windshield wiper blade
FP-79
Cabin air filter
FT-187
Transmission filter
For scheduled maintenance, we recommend Motorcraft® replacement parts available
at your Ford dealer or at fordparts.com. These parts meet or exceed Ford Motor Company ’s
specifications and are engineered for your vehicle. Use of other parts may impact vehicle
performance, emissions and durability. Your warranty may be void for any damage related
to use of other parts.
If a Motorcraft® oil filter is not available, use an oil filter that meets industry performance
specification SAE/USCAR-36.
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MOTORCRAFT PARTS - 6.8L
Motorcraft Part number
Component
FA-1928
Air filter element.
FL-820-S
Oil filter.
BXT-65-650
Battery (XL).
BXT-65-750
Battery (all except XL).
SP-509
Spark plugs-platinum.
WW-2247
Windshield wiper blade.
FT-187
Transmission fluid filter
FP-79
Cabin air filter.
For scheduled maintenance, we recommend Motorcraft® replacement parts available
at your Ford dealer or at fordparts.com. These parts meet or exceed Ford Motor Company ’s
specifications and are engineered for your vehicle. Use of other parts may impact vehicle
performance, emissions and durability. Your warranty may be void for any damage related
to use of other parts.
If a Motorcraft® oil filter is not available, use an oil filter that meets industry performance
specification SAE/USCAR-36/USC-D.
For spark plug replacement, contact an authorized dealer. Replace the spark plugs at the
appropriate intervals. See Normal Scheduled Maintenance (page 584).
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R
Rear Axle.........................................................223
Rear Parking Aid...........................................235
Obstacle Distance Indicator.......................... 236
Rear Seat Armrest........................................165
Rear Seats........................................................161
Folding Up the Rear Seat Cushion ...............161
Rear Under Seat Storage.................................. 161
Returning the Seat to the Seating Position............................................................... 161
Rear View Camera.......................................236 Camera Guidelines............................................ 237
Obstacle Distance Indicator.......................... 238
Rear Camera Delay........................................... 238
Using the Rear View Camera System.........237
Rear View Camera See: Rear View Camera................................... 236
Recommended Towing Weights
...........282
Calculating the Maximum Loaded Trailer
Weight for Your Vehicle.............................. 285
Refueling - Diesel
..........................................191
Dual Fuel Tanks................................................... 193
Fueling Tips........................................................... 192
Refueling................................................................ 192
Refueling - Gasoline
....................................190
Fuel Filler Cap....................................................... 191
Remote Control
..............................................56
Car Finder................................................................. 61
Integrated Keyhead Transmitter.................... 56
Intelligent Access Key......................................... 57
Memory Feature................................................... 60
Remote Start.......................................................... 61
Replacing the Battery......................................... 58
Sounding the Panic Alarm................................. 61
Remote Start
..................................................152
Automatic Settings............................................ 152
Removing the Tailgate..................................72
Repairing Minor Paint Damage...............377
Replacement Parts Recommendation........................................12
Collision Repairs.................................................... 13
Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical Repairs.................................................................. 13
Warranty on Replacement Parts..................... 13
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control.............................................................62 Reporting Safety Defects (Canada
Only)...............................................................315
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)...............................................................315
Roadside Assistance
..................................303
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting Roadside
Assistance....................................................... 304
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Roadside Assistance Program Coverage................304
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Using Roadside Assistance....................................................... 304
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Getting Roadside Assistance................................... 303
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Using Roadside Assistance................................... 303
Roadside Emergencies
..............................303
Running-In See: Breaking-In................................................. 298
Running Out of Fuel
....................................190
S
Safety Canopy ™
.............................................53
Safety Precautions......................................185
Satellite Radio
..............................................456
Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number
(ESN)................................................................. 457
Satellite Radio Reception Factors...............457
SiriusXM Satellite Radio Service.................. 457
Troubleshooting................................................. 458
Scheduled Maintenance Record
...........598
Scheduled Maintenance...........................581
Seatbelt Extension........................................45
Seatbelt Height Adjustment
......................42
Seatbelt Reminder........................................43
Belt-Minder™........................................................ 43
Seatbelts............................................................37 Principle of Operation......................................... 37
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime...............................................................42
Conditions of operation..................................... 43
Seats.................................................................154
Security..............................................................76
Selective Catalytic Reductant System - Diesel.............................................................198
Contaminated Diesel Exhaust Fluid or Inoperative Selective Catalytic Reduction
System.............................................................. 202
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