2018 FORD F-550 battery

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 seatbelt pretensioners.
The horn and indicators 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.
• Sounding of the horn is only enabled
in specific markets.
TRANSPORTING THE VEHICLE WARNINGS
Block the wheels to help prevent the
vehicle from moving.
Unexpected and possibly sudden
vehicle movement may occur if you
do not take these precautions. If you need to tow your vehicle, 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. We do
not approve a slingbelt towing procedure.
If you tow your vehicle incorrectly, or by
any other means, vehicle damage may
occur.
We produce 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.
It is acceptable to have your two-wheel
drive vehicle towed with the front wheels
on the ground (without dollies) and the
rear wheels off the ground.
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FUSE SPECIFICATION CHART
Power Distribution Box
WARNINGS
Always disconnect the battery before
servicing high current fuses.
To reduce risk of electrical shock,
always replace the cover to the
power distribution box before
reconnecting the battery or refilling fluid
reservoirs. The power distribution box is in the engine
compartment. It has high-current fuses
that protect your vehicle's main electrical
systems from overloads.
If the battery has been disconnected and
reconnected, some features will need to
be reset. See Changing the 12V Battery
(page 353).
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Protected Components
Fuse Rating
Fuse or Relay
Number
Supplemental air heater bank #1 relay.
—
20
Not used.
—
21
Not used.
—
22
Not used.
—
23
Cooling fan relay.
—
24
Supplemental air heater bank #3 relay.
Glow plug module power relay.
—
25
Not used.
—
26
Trailer tow battery charge relay (if
equipped).
30A 2
27
Not used.
—
28
Run-start relay.
—
29
4x4 module.
10A 1
30
Adaptive cruise control.
5A 1
31
Run-start.
Anti-lock brake system module.
5A 1
32
Run-start.
Powertrain control module - ignition status
power run.
10A 1
33
Run-start.
Engine control module.
Transmission control module.
Blind spot information system.
10A 1
34
Run-start.
Front camera.
Rear camera.
Not used.
—
35
Blower motor relay.
—
36
Trailer tow battery charge relay (only on
non-trailer brake controller vehicles).
—
37
A/C compressor clutch relay.
—
38
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Have your vehicle serviced regularly to help
maintain its roadworthiness and resale
value. There is a large network of
authorized dealers that are there to help
you with their professional servicing
expertise. We believe that their specially
trained technicians are best qualified to
service your vehicle properly and expertly.
They are supported by a wide range of
highly specialized tools developed
specifically for servicing your vehicle.
If your vehicle requires professional service,
an authorized dealer can provide the
necessary parts and service. Check your
warranty information to find out which
parts and services are covered.
Use only recommended fuels, lubricants,
fluids and service parts conforming to
specifications. Motorcraft® parts are
designed and built to provide the best
performance in your vehicle.
Precautions
•
Do not work on a hot engine.
• Make sure that nothing gets caught in
moving parts.
• Do not work on a vehicle with the
engine running in an enclosed space,
unless you are sure you have enough
ventilation.
• Keep all open flames and other burning
material (such as cigarettes) away
from the battery and all fuel related
parts.
Working with the Engine Off
1. Set the parking brake and shift to park
(P).
2. Switch off the engine.
3. Block the wheels. Working with the Engine On WARNING
To reduce the risk of vehicle damage
and/or personal burn injuries, do not
start your engine with the air cleaner
removed and do not remove it while the
engine is running. 1.
Set the parking brake and shift to park
(P).
2. Block the wheels.
OPENING AND CLOSING THE
HOOD
1. Inside the vehicle, pull the hood release
handle located under the left hand side
of the instrument panel. 2. Go to the front of your vehicle and
locate the secondary release lever
under the front of the hood near the
center of your vehicle.
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Windshield washer fluid
reservoir. See Washer Fluid
Check (page 350).
E.
Engine coolant reservoir. See
Engine Coolant Check
(page
338).
F.
Power steering fluid reservoir.
See
Power Steering Fluid
Check (page 350).
G. Engine oil filler cap. See Engine
Oil Check
(page 333).
H.
Engine oil dipstick. See
Engine
Oil Dipstick (page 333).
I.
Battery. See
Changing the 12V
Battery (page 353).
J.
UNDER HOOD OVERVIEW - 6.7L DIESEL
F-Super Duty Air filter restriction gauge.
See
Changing the Engine Air Filter
(page
363).
A.
Engine compartment fuse box.
See
Fuse Specification Chart
(page 317).
B. Engine oil dipstick.
See Engine
Oil Dipstick (page 333).
C.
Automatic transmission fluid
dipstick.
See Automatic
Transmission Fluid Check
(page
346).
D.
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Engine oil fill. See Engine Oil
Check (page 333).
E.
Brake fluid reservoir.
See Brake
Fluid Check (page 349).
F.
Engine cooling system coolant
reservoir (primary
high-temperature cooling
system).
See Engine Coolant
Check (page 342).
G.
Battery.
See Changing the 12V
Battery (page 353).
H.
Windshield washer fluid
reservoir.
See Washer Fluid
Check (page 350).
I.
Power steering fluid reservoir.
See
Power Steering Fluid
Check (page 350).
J.
Secondary cooling system
coolant reservoir.
See Engine
Coolant Check (page 342).
K. Battery.
See Changing the 12V
Battery (page 353).
L.
Air filter assembly.
See
Changing the Engine Air Filter
(page
363).
M.
Scheduled Maintenance
The recommended scheduled
maintenance services are required because
they are considered essential to the life
and performance of your vehicle. See
Normal Scheduled Maintenance (page
584
).
Use only recommended fuel, lubricants,
fluids and service parts conforming to Ford
specifications. Motorcraft® parts are
designed and built for best performance
in your vehicle. See
Capacities and
Specifications (page 432).
UNDER HOOD OVERVIEW - 6.8L
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Air filter. See Changing the
Engine Air Filter (page 362).
A.
Engine compartment fuse box.
See
Fuse Specification Chart
(page 317).
B.
Automatic transmission fluid
dipstick. See
Automatic
Transmission Fluid Check
(page
346).
C.
Engine oil dipstick. See
Engine
Oil Dipstick (page 333).
D.
Brake fluid reservoir. See
Brake
Fluid Check (page 349).
E.
Windshield washer fluid
reservoir. See
Washer Fluid
Check (page 350).
F.
Engine coolant reservoir. See
Engine Coolant Check
(page
338).
G. Power steering fluid reservoir.
See
Power Steering Fluid
Check (page 350).
H.
Engine oil filler cap. See Engine
Oil Check
(page 333).
I.
Battery. See
Changing the 12V
Battery (page 353).
J.
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Action and description
Message
Press and hold the OK
button until the instrument
cluster displays the
following message.
Hold OK to
Reset
Reset Successful
When the oil change indic-
ator resets the instrument
cluster displays 100%.
Remaining Life
{00}%
If the instrument cluster
displays one of the following
messages, repeat the
process.
Not Reset
Reset Cancelled
ENGINE COOLANT CHECK -
6.2L/6.8L WARNINGS
Never remove the coolant reservoir
cap when the engine is running or
hot.
Do not put coolant in the windshield
washer reservoir. If sprayed on the
windshield, coolant could make it
difficult to see through the windshield. To reduce the risk of personal injury,
make sure the engine is cool before
unscrewing the coolant pressure
relief cap. The cooling system is under
pressure. Steam and hot liquid can come
out forcefully when you loosen the cap
slightly. Do not add coolant further than the
MAX
mark. When the engine is cold, check the
concentration and level of the coolant at
the intervals listed in the scheduled
maintenance information. See Scheduled
Maintenance
(page 581).
Note: Make sure that the coolant level is
between the
MIN and the MAX marks on
the coolant reservoir.
Note: Coolant expands when it is hot. The
level may extend beyond the
MAX mark.
Maintain coolant concentration within
48% to 50%, which equates to a freeze
point between -30°F (-34°C) and -34°F
(-37°C). Coolant concentration should be
checked using a refractometer. We
recommend, Robinair® Coolant and
Battery Refractometer 75240 (Rotunda
tool part number: ROB75240). We do not
recommend the use of hydrometers or
coolant test strips for measuring coolant
concentration.
Note: Automotive fluids are not
interchangeable. Do not use coolant or
windshield washer fluid outside of its
specified function and vehicle location.
Note: Do not use stop leak pellets, cooling
system sealants, or non-specified additives
as they can cause damage to the engine
cooling or heating systems. Resulting
component damage may not be covered by
the vehicle Warranty.
Adding Coolant WARNING
Never remove the coolant reservoir
cap when the engine is running or
hot.
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