2018 FORD F-650/750 traction control

Instrument Cluster
Gauges...............................................................56
Warning Lamps and Indicators
................60
Audible Warnings and Indicators.............63
Information Displays
General Information
.....................................64
Information Messages
.................................66
Climate Control
Manual Climate Control
...............................72
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate...........................................................73
Heated Exterior Mirrors................................74
Seats
Sitting in the Correct Position....................75
Head Restraints...............................................75
Manual Seats....................................................77
Power Seats
.....................................................78
Rear Seats........................................................80
Front Seat Armrest.........................................81
Rear Seat Armrest
.........................................82
Auxiliary Power Points
Auxiliary Power Points.................................83
Storage Compartments
Overhead Console
.........................................85
Starting and Stopping the Engine
General Information.....................................86
Ignition Switch
................................................86
Starting a Gasoline Engine
.........................87
Starting a Diesel Engine..............................88
Switching Off the Engine............................89
Engine Idle Shutdown..................................90
Engine Block Heater
.....................................90 Fuel and Refueling
Safety Precautions........................................92
Fuel Quality - Diesel......................................93
Fuel Quality - Gasoline................................96
Running Out of Fuel - Diesel
.....................96
Running Out of Fuel - Gasoline.................97
Refueling - Diesel...........................................97
Refueling - Gasoline.....................................98
Fuel Consumption
.........................................99
Fuel Tank Selector Switch.........................101
Engine Emission Control
Emission Law
.................................................102
Catalytic Converter
......................................103
Selective Catalytic Reductant System - Diesel............................................................105
Diesel Particulate Filter..............................109
Transmission
Automatic Transmission.............................114
Power Take-Off..............................................118
Rear Axle
General Information
.....................................119
Limited Slip Differential..............................119
Electronic Locking Differential
.................119
2-Speed Rear Axle
.......................................120
Brakes
General Information
.....................................121
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes............................................................122
Parking Brake
..................................................122
Air Brakes.........................................................125
Exhaust Brake................................................126
Trailer Brakes..................................................128
Traction Control
Principle of Operation.................................132
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Using Traction Control - Vehicles With:
Air Brakes.....................................................132
Using Traction Control - Vehicles With: Hydraulic Brakes
.......................................132
Stability Control
Principle of Operation.................................134
Using Stability Control................................135
Cruise Control
Principle of Operation.................................137
Using Cruise Control....................................137
Driving Aids
Steering............................................................139
Load Carrying
Load Limit
.......................................................140
Air Suspension
................................................141
Towing
Towing a Trailer.............................................143
Recommended Towing Weights............144
Essential Towing Checks...........................145
Fifth Wheel Operation
................................146
Driving Hints
Breaking-In.....................................................148
General Driving Points
................................148
Economical Driving......................................149
Cold Weather Precautions........................150
Driving Through Water
................................152
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance
...................................153
Hazard Flashers
............................................154
Fuel Shutoff
....................................................154
Jump Starting the Vehicle.........................155
Transporting the Vehicle
............................157 Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need
...............159
In California (U.S. Only).............................160
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only).......................161
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)
.........................161
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada
.........................................................162
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature.....................................................163
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only).............................................................163
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only).............................................................164
Fuses
Fuse Specification Chart...........................165
Changing a Fuse............................................174
Vehicle Inspection Guide
Vehicle Inspection Information...............176
Maintenance
General Information
....................................185
Opening and Closing the Hood..............186
Under Hood Overview - 6.7L Diesel......188
Under Hood Overview - 6.8L...................189
Engine Oil Dipstick - 6.7L Diesel.............190
Engine Oil Dipstick - 6.8L..........................190
Engine Oil Check - 6.7L Diesel.................190
Engine Oil Check - 6.8L
...............................191
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter...............................................................192
Changing the Coalescer Filter Element........................................................193
Oil Change Indicator Reset.......................194
Engine Coolant Check - 6.7L Diesel......194
Engine Coolant Check - 6.8L...................198
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check...........................................................203
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setting the parking brake, this may indicate
a failure in the parking brake system. Seek
service from an authorized dealer
immediately. Driving extended distances
with the parking brake engaged can cause
brake failure and the risk of personal injury.
Powertrain Malfunction/Reduced
Power/Electronic Throttle Control
(If Equipped)
Illuminates in the event of a
powertrain fault. Contact an
authorized dealer as soon as
possible.
Service Engine Soon If it illuminates when the engine
is running this indicates a
malfunction. The On Board
Diagnostics system has detected a
malfunction of the vehicle emission control
system.
If it flashes, engine misfire may be
occurring. Increased exhaust gas
temperatures could damage the catalytic
converter or other vehicle components.
Drive in a moderate fashion (avoid heavy
acceleration and deceleration) and have
your vehicle immediately serviced.
It illuminates when you switch the ignition
on prior to engine start to check the bulb
and to indicate whether your vehicle is
ready for Inspection and Maintenance
(I/M) testing.
Normally, it illuminates until the engine is
cranked and automatically turns off if no
malfunctions are present. However, if after
15 seconds it flashes eight times, this
indicates that your vehicle is not ready for
Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) testing.
See Catalytic Converter (page 103). Stability Control and Traction
Control Indicator
(If Equipped) Illuminates and slowly flashes
when you change the traction
control mode. It illuminates and
rapidly flashes during a traction or stability
control event.
Trailer Anti-Lock Brake System
(ABS) Illuminates briefly when you
switch on the ignition, and only
when a PLC trailer or a PLC
diagnostic tool is connected. If the light
fails to illuminate, remains on after you
start the vehicle or continues to flash, have
the system serviced immediately.
Transmission Tow/Haul
(If Equipped) Illuminates when you switch on
the tow/haul feature. If the light
flashes steadily, have the system
serviced immediately, damage to the
transmission could occur.
Two Speed Axle The Two Speed Axle indicator
comes on when you switch the
low axle range on.
Wait to Start
(If Equipped) Illuminates when you switch the
ignition on as part of the
pre-start system. Wait until the
wait to start indicator turns off before
attempting to start vehicle. WARNING
Do not use starting fluid, for example
ether, in the air intake system. Such
fluid could cause immediate
explosive damage to the engine and
possible personal injury. 62
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GENERAL INFORMATION
WARNING
Exceeding these ratings by
overloading can cause component
failure resulting in property damage,
personal injury or death. Fluid Temperature
If the operating temperature exceeds
250°F (121°C), the rate of axle lubrication
oxidation increases and shortens the life
of the lubricant and seals, requiring axle
lubrication changes to become more
frequent to preserve the axle. Do not
consistently run extreme pressure (EP)
lubricants above
250°F (121°C).
Axle Conversions WARNING
When operating a loaded vehicle, the
driver must keep all adjustable axles
on the ground at all times, supporting
their share of the vehicle ’s load. Failure to
do so can overload other axles, tires,
wheels, springs, steering components,
brakes and frames, resulting in early
component failure, loss of vehicle control,
possible property damage and personal
injury. We do not recommend, or approve,
performing axle conversions. However, we
understand that, on occasion, others install
aftermarket add-on axles on the truck
chassis that allow operator control for
weight transfer from other axles (such as
air lift axles). LIMITED SLIP DIFFERENTIAL
(If Equipped) WARNING
If both wheels are not raised off the
ground, the one wheel that is not
raised may pull the vehicle off its
support, possibly resulting in personal
injury. This axle provides added traction on
slippery surfaces, particularly when one
wheel is on a poor traction surface. Under
normal conditions, the limited-slip axle
functions like a standard rear axle. The axle
may exhibit a slight noise or vibration
during tight turns with low vehicle speed.
This is normal behavior and indicates the
axle is working.
Both wheels must be raised off the ground
should it be necessary to operate one
wheel with your vehicle stationary.
ELECTRONIC LOCKING
DIFFERENTIAL
(If Equipped)
Driver-Controlled Locking
Differential
Note: Never use the differential lock at
vehicle speeds above
25 mph (40 km/h).
Some drive axles have a driver-controlled
differential lock. The differential lock can
lock or unlock the differential when your
vehicle is moving or stopped. When extra
traction is required, the differential lock
provides full power to both wheels.
When you lock the differential, your
vehicle ’s turning radius increases
(under-steer).
Take care to avoid sudden accelerations
when both drive wheels are on a slippery
surface.
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WARNING
Sudden accelerations on slippery
surfaces could cause the wheels to
spin, the vehicle to turn sideways on
a crowned road surface or in a turn,
possibly resulting in loss of vehicle control
and personal injury. Activating the Locking Differential
You can lock and unlock the differential
when your vehicle is moving at a constant
speed of less than 25 mph (40 km/h) and
while the wheels are not slipping. Do not
lock the differential when your vehicle is
traveling down steep grades and when
traction is minimal.
The differential lock and differential lock
light automatically disengage at speeds
above 25 mph (40 km/h). The differential
lock remains off until either you restart your
vehicle or you turn the differential lock
switch off then back on.
Servicing a Vehicle with a Locking
Differential
Turn the engine off and raise all drive
wheels of the locker differential axle in
order to prevent your vehicle from moving
when servicing the wheels, tires or brakes.
Axles equipped with a driver-controlled
differential deliver power to both wheels
even when only one wheel is on the ground. WARNING
Failure to raise all drive wheels with
this type of differential could cause
the vehicle to move unexpectedly,
resulting in property damage, personal
injury or death. 2-SPEED REAR AXLE
(If Equipped)
WARNING
Never shift a two-speed axle when
descending a steep grade as this
may cause loss of vehicle control and
result in personal injury. Note:
Do not shift between ranges when
the speed control is on.
A two-speed rear axle allows the driver to
select a low range for greater pulling power
and a high range for greater road speed
and fuel economy. You can also use these
ranges to provide extra steps between
transmission shifts when driving on steep
grades or fuel economy may be factors.
Axle Shifting Note:
Do not shift the axle to LOW when
your vehicle is moving. Use LOW when you
drive a fully loaded vehicle on a severe grade
or in congested traffic. Use HIGH for all
normal driving conditions with a lightly
loaded or partially loaded vehicle.
Note: The axle is set to HIGH by default.
To shift the axle between HIGH and LOW
with the vehicle stopped, place the
transmission in position N, then press and
hold the button for two seconds.
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PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
The traction control system helps avoid
drive wheel spin and loss of traction.
If your vehicle begins to slide, the system
applies the brakes to individual wheels
and, when needed, reduces engine power
at the same time. If the wheels spin when
accelerating on slippery or loose surfaces,
the system reduces engine power in order
to increase traction.
Note:
The system does not apply the brakes
when vehicle speed is above 25 mph
(40 km/h).
USING TRACTION CONTROL -
VEHICLES WITH: AIR BRAKES WARNING
The stability and traction control
light illuminates steadily if the
system detects a failure. Make sure
you did not manually disable the traction
control system using the information
display controls or the switch. If the
stability control and traction control light
is still illuminating steadily, have the
system serviced by an authorized dealer
immediately. Operating your vehicle with
the traction control disabled could lead to
an increased risk of loss of vehicle control,
vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. Use the traction control switch on the
instrument panel to select Mud/Snow
traction mode.
This is beneficial when your vehicle is stuck
in snow or on a slippery road surface. This
mode allows wheel spin to dig your vehicle
out and allows you to rock your vehicle.
Press the switch again to select standard
traction control. The system automatically
selects standard traction control at the
next ignition cycle. System Indicator Light
Note:
If the traction control light does not
flash during a traction control event or stays
illuminated, the system is not functioning
properly. Take your vehicle to an authorized
dealer for service.
During traction control operation, the
traction control light flashes rapidly and
the engine does not rev-up when you press
further on the accelerator. This is normal
and is no reason for concern.
In Mud/Snow mode, the traction control
light illuminates and flashes slowly. If a
traction event occurs in either mode, the
light flashes rapidly.
USING TRACTION CONTROL -
VEHICLES WITH: HYDRAULIC
BRAKES WARNING
Aggressive driving in any road
conditions can cause you to lose
control of your vehicle increasing the
risk of severe personal injury or property
damage. The occurrence of a traction
control event is an indication that at least
some of the tires have exceeded their
ability to grip the road; this may lead to an
increased risk of loss of vehicle control,
vehicle rollover, personal injury and death.
If you experience a severe road event,
SLOW DOWN. The system automatically turns on each
time you switch the ignition on.
Use the traction control switch on the
instrument panel to switch the system off
or on.
If your vehicle is stuck in mud or snow,
switching traction control off may be
beneficial as this allows the wheels to spin.
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(If Equipped)

Press the switch again to enable the
traction control system.
System Indicator Light
Note:
If the traction control light does not
flash during a traction control event or stays
illuminated, the system is not functioning
properly. Take your vehicle to an authorized
dealer for service.
During traction control operation, the
traction control light flashes rapidly and
the engine does not rev-up when you press
further on the accelerator. This is normal
and is no reason for concern.
When traction control is disabled, the
traction control light illuminates and
flashes slowly.
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PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
WARNINGS
Vehicle modifications involving
braking system, aftermarket roof
racks, suspension, steering system,
tire construction and wheel and tire size
may change the handling characteristics
of your vehicle and may adversely affect
the performance of the electronic stability
control system. In addition, installing any
stereo loudspeakers may interfere with
and adversely affect the electronic stability
control system. Install any aftermarket
stereo loudspeaker as far as possible from
the front center console, the tunnel, and
the front seats in order to minimize the risk
of interfering with the electronic stability
control sensors. Reducing the
effectiveness of the electronic stability
control system could lead to an increased
risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle
rollover, personal injury and death. Remember that even advanced
technology cannot defy the laws of
physics. It's always possible to lose
control of a vehicle due to inappropriate
driver input for the conditions. Aggressive
driving on any road condition can cause
you to lose control of your vehicle
increasing the risk of personal injury or
property damage. Activation of the
electronic stability control system is an
indication that at least some of the tires
have exceeded their ability to grip the road;
this could reduce the operator's ability to
control the vehicle potentially resulting in
a loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover,
personal injury and death. If your electronic
stability control system activates, SLOW
DOWN. The system automatically turns on each
time you switch the ignition on. If a fault occurs in either the stability
control or the traction control system, you
may experience the following conditions:
•
The stability and traction control light
illuminates steadily.
• The stability control and traction
control systems do not enhance your
vehicle's ability to maintain traction of
the wheels.
Vehicles With: Hydraulic Brakes
If a driving condition activates either the
stability control or the traction control
system you may experience the following
conditions:
• The stability and traction control light
flashes rapidly.
• Your vehicle slows down.
• Reduced engine power.
• A vibration in the brake pedal.
• The brake pedal is stiffer than usual.
• If the driving condition is severe and
your foot is not on the brake, the brake
pedal may move as the system applies
higher brake force.
Vehicles With: Air Brakes
If a driving condition activates either the
stability control or the traction control
system you may experience the following
conditions:
• The stability and traction control light
flashes rapidly.
• Your vehicle slows down.
• Reduced engine power.
The stability control system has several
features built into it to help you maintain
control of your vehicle:
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