2018 FORD F-650/750 towing

Towing a Trailer
Inspect and lubricate U-joints.
Inspect frequently, service
as required
See axle maintenance items under Exceptions.
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal
noise, wear, looseness or drag.
Every
5,000 mi (8,000 km)
Rotate tires1
, inspect tires for wear and measure tread
depth.
Change engine oil and filter.
Every
5,000 mi (8,000 km)
or six months Inspect and lubricate U-joints.
Replace spark plugs.
Every
60,000 mi
(96,000 km)
1 Vehicles with dual rear wheels should rotate the front wheels when specified; rear wheels
only if unusual wear is noted. Extensive Idling or Low-speed Driving for Long Distances, as in Heavy Commercial Use
(Such as Delivery, Taxi, Patrol Car or Livery)
Replace engine air filter.
Inspect frequently, service
as required
Inspect brake system.
Every
5,000 mi (8,000 km)
Inspect wheels and related components for abnormal
noise, wear, looseness or drag.
Lubricate control arm and steering ball joints if equipped
with grease fittings.
Rotate tires1
, inspect tires for wear and measure tread
depth.
Inspect and lubricate U-joints.
Every
5,000 mi (8,000 km)
or six months
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Diesel Engine
If you operate your vehicle primarily in any
of the following conditions, you need to
perform extra maintenance as indicated.
If you operate your vehicle
occasionally under any of these conditions, it is not
necessary to perform the extra
maintenance. For specific
recommendations, see your dealership
service advisor or technician. Towing a Trailer or Using a Car-top Carrier
Change the engine oil and filter as indicated by the
information display, and perform the services listed in the
scheduled maintenance chart.
As required
See the axle maintenance items under
Exceptions.
Replace the engine-mounted and frame-mounted fuel
filters.
Every
15,000 mi
(24,000 km) or six months,
600 engine hours
Inspect the coolant concentration (freeze-point protec-
tion) 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
50 fl oz
(1.4 L) for the engine and 20 fl oz (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.
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Rear Axle Maintenance
A rear axle fluid change or level check is
not required unless a leak is suspected or
the assembly has been submerged in
water. During long periods of trailer towing
with outside temperatures above 70°F
(21°C), and at wide-open throttle for long
periods above 45 mph (72 km/h), change
the rear axle fluid every 24,000 mi
(38,000 km) or three months, whichever
comes first.
California Fuel Filter Replacement
If you register your vehicle in California, the
California Air Resources Board has
determined that the failure to perform this
maintenance item does not nullify the
emission warranty or limit recall liability
before the completion of your vehicle's
useful life. Ford Motor Company, however,
urges you to have all recommended
maintenance services performed at the
specified intervals and to record all vehicle
service.
Hot Climate Oil Change Intervals
The normal oil change interval is 3,000 mi
(5,000 km) for gasoline vehicles operating
in the Middle East, North Africa,
Sub-Saharan Africa or locations with
similar climates using American Petroleum
Institute (API) oils Certified for Gasoline
Engines and displaying the API Certification
Mark. If API Certified Oils are not available,
then it is acceptable to use API SM or SN
oils. If API oils are not available, then the
oil change interval is 1,750 mi (3,000 km). Engine Air Filter Replacement
The life of the engine air filter is dependent
on exposure to dusty and dirty conditions.
Vehicles operated in these conditions
require frequent inspection and
replacement of the engine air filter and
cabin air filter.
Diesel Particulate Filter
The filter may need to be removed for ash
cleaning at approximately
120,000 mi
(192,000 km) or greater (actual mileage
can vary greatly depending upon engine
and vehicle operating conditions) and
replaced with a new or re-manufactured
(ash cleaned) part. The filter may need to
be replaced at approximately 250,000 mi
(400,000 km) depending upon engine and
vehicle operating conditions. In both cases,
the engine control system sets a service
light (wrench icon) to inform you to bring
your vehicle to the dealer for service. If
there are any issues with the oxidation
catalyst or particulate filter system, a
service light (wrench or engine icon) sets
by the engine control system to inform you
to bring your vehicle into a dealer for
service.
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Data Recording.................................................12
Service Data Recording....................................... 12
Daytime Running Lamps............................50
Diesel Particulate Filter..............................109
Oxidation Catalytic Converter and Diesel
Particulate Filter System............................. 110
Direction Indicators
........................................51
Doors and Locks.............................................42
Draining the Fuel Filter Water Trap - 6.7L Diesel............................................................206
Draining the Diesel Fuel Conditioner Module (DFCM)............................................................ 206
Driving Aids.....................................................139
Driving Hints
...................................................148
Driving Through Water................................152
Operation in Standing Water.......................... 152
DRL See: Daytime Running Lamps......................... 50
E
Economical Driving
......................................149
Electrical System Inspection....................221 Accessory Feed Connections......................... 221
Electromagnetic Compatibility
..............350
Electronic Locking Differential.................119 Activating the Locking Differential..............120
Driver-Controlled Locking Differential.........119
Servicing a Vehicle with a Locking
Differential....................................................... 120
Emission Law
.................................................102
Noise Emissions Warranty, Prohibited
Tampering Acts and Maintenance..........103
Tampering With a Noise Control System............................................................... 102
End User License Agreement..................352 SYNC End User License Agreement
(EULA).............................................................. 352
Engine Block Heater
.....................................90
Rapid Heat Supplemental Heating
System................................................................. 91
Using the Engine Block Heater......................... 91
Engine Coolant Check - 6.7L Diesel.............................................................194
Adding Coolant................................................... 194Checking Coolant Corrosion Inhibitor
Additive Strength .......................................... 197
Coolant Change.................................................. 198
Engine and Secondary Cooling System Refill Procedure.............................................. 196
Engine-driven Cooling Fan (Fan Clutch)............................................................... 198
Recycled Coolant................................................ 197
Severe Climates................................................... 197
Engine Coolant Check - 6.8L...................198 Adding Coolant................................................... 199
Coolant Change.................................................. 201
Engine Coolant Temperature Management.................................................. 202
Engine-driven Cooling Fan (Fan Clutch)............................................................... 201
Fail-Safe Cooling................................................ 201
Recycled Coolant.............................................. 200
Severe Climates.................................................. 201
Engine Emission Control
............................102
Engine Idle Shutdown..................................90
Engine Immobilizer See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 44
Engine Oil Check - 6.7L Diesel.................190 Adding Engine Oil............................................... 190
Engine lubrication for severe service operation ........................................................... 191
Engine Oil Check - 6.8L...............................191 Adding Engine Oil................................................ 191
Engine Oil Dipstick - 6.7L Diesel.............190
Engine Oil Dipstick - 6.8L
..........................190
Engine Specifications - 6.7L Diesel.......255 Drivebelt Routing............................................... 255
Engine Specifications - 6.8L
...................256
Drivebelt Routing................................................ 257
Entering, Exiting or Climbing on This Vehicle..............................................................15
Environment.....................................................16
Essential Towing Checks...........................145 Before Towing a Trailer..................................... 145
Hitches.................................................................... 145
Safety Chains....................................................... 145
Trailer Brakes........................................................ 145
Trailer Lamps........................................................ 145
When Towing a Trailer...................................... 145
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording............................................. 12
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Smart Unlocks.......................................................
42
Lug Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel......................... 251
M
Maintenance..................................................185 General Information.......................................... 185
Manual Climate Control...............................72
Manual Seats....................................................77 Manual Lumbar .................................................... 78
Moving the Seat Backward and Forward................................................................ 77
Recline Adjustment.............................................. 77
Tilting the Seatback Forward (Two-Passenger Bench Seat).................... 78
Message Center See: Information Displays................................. 64
Mirrors See: Windows and Mirrors................................ 52
Mobile Communications Equipment......14
Motorcraft Parts - 6.7L Diesel..................257
Motorcraft Parts - 6.8L..............................258
N
Noise Pollution Control.................................16 Air Intake System.................................................. 16
Body........................................................................\
... 16
Cooling System...................................................... 16
Engine........................................................................\
16
Exhaust System..................................................... 16
Transmission Enclosure...................................... 16
Normal Scheduled Maintenance
...........325
Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor™ (Diesel Engine
Only).................................................................. 325
Normal Maintenance Intervals..................... 326
O
Oil Change Indicator Reset.......................194
Oil Check See: Engine Oil Check - 6.7L Diesel.............190
See: Engine Oil Check - 6.8L........................... 191
Opening and Closing the Hood..............186 Closing the Hood................................................ 187
Opening the Hood............................................. 186Ordering Additional Owner's
Literature......................................................163
Obtaining a French Owner ’s Manual..........163
Overhead Console
.........................................85
P
Parking Brake
..................................................122
Air Brakes............................................................... 123
Hydraulic Brakes.................................................. 122
Passive Anti-Theft System........................44 SecuriLock®........................................................... 44
PATS See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 44
Perchlorate........................................................13
Power Door Locks See: Locking and Unlocking............................. 42
Power Seats
.....................................................78
Air-Ride Seat.......................................................... 79
Power Steering Fluid Check....................205
Power Take-Off..............................................118
Power Windows
..............................................52
Bounce-Back......................................................... 52
One-Touch Up or Down..................................... 52
Window Lock......................................................... 52
Protecting the Environment........................16
R
Rear Axle Fluid Check
.................................227
Changing the Fluid............................................ 228
Checking the Fluid Level................................. 228
Rear Axle...........................................................119 General Information........................................... 119
Rear Seat Armrest
.........................................82
Rear Seats........................................................80 Folding the Rear Seat Back (Crew Cab)
........................................................................\
....... 80
Folding up the Rear Seat Cushion.................80
Returning the Seat to the Seating Position............................................................... 80
Recommended Towing Weights............144
Refueling - Diesel
...........................................97
Fuel Filler Cap....................................................... 98
Fuel Fill Rate.......................................................... 98
Refueling - Gasoline.....................................98 Fuel Filler Cap....................................................... 99
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Diesel Engine Fast Start Glow Plug
System................................................................ 88
Starting a Gasoline Engine.........................87 Failure to Start....................................................... 87
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes.................. 87
Important Ventilating Information................88
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Moving................................................................. 87
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Stationary........................................................... 87
Starting and Stopping the Engine...........86 General Information........................................... 86
Steering............................................................139
Steering System Inspection.....................226 Hydraulic System............................................... 227
Steering Column Joint Bolts........................... 227
Steering Wheel...............................................46
Storage Compartments..............................85
Sun Visors.........................................................55 Slide-on-rod........................................................... 55
Suspension System Inspection
..............227
Switching Off the Engine............................89
Symbols Glossary...........................................10
SYNC™...........................................................285 General Information......................................... 285
SYNC™ Troubleshooting
..........................310
T
Technical Specifications See: Capacities and Specifications............255
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only)
.........................161
Tire Care..........................................................236
Glossary of Tire Terminology......................... 236
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall............................................................ 236
Tires See: Wheels and Tires..................................... 236
Towing a Trailer.............................................143 Load Placement.................................................. 143
Towing...............................................................143
Traction Control
.............................................132
Principle of Operation....................................... 132
Trailer Brakes..................................................128 Trailer Air Supply and Parking Brake
Modular Controls........................................... 128
Trailer Brake Hand Control.............................. 128Transmission Code Designation............260
Transmission...................................................114
Transporting the Vehicle............................157
U
Under Hood Overview - 6.7L
Diesel.............................................................188
Under Hood Overview - 6.8L...................189
USB Port
.........................................................284
Using Cruise Control....................................137 Switching Cruise Control Off......................... 138
Switching Cruise Control On........................... 137
Using Snow Chains......................................251
Using Stability Control................................135
Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player.............................................................301
Accessing Your Play Menu............................. 306
Connecting Your Digital Media Player to the USB Port........................................................... 301
Media Menu Features...................................... 304
Media Voice Commands................................ 303
System Settings................................................ 308
What's Playing?................................................. 302
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone
............289
Accessing Features Through the Phone
Menu.................................................................. 294
Accessing Your Phone Settings.................... 297
Making a Call....................................................... 292
Pairing a Cell Phone for the First Time.................................................................. 289
Pairing Subsequent Cell Phones.................290
Phone Options during an Active Call.........292
Phone Voice Commands................................. 291
Receiving Calls.................................................... 292
System Settings................................................. 298
Text Messaging................................................... 295
Using Traction Control - Vehicles With: Air Brakes......................................................132
System Indicator Light...................................... 132
Using Traction Control - Vehicles With: Hydraulic Brakes
.........................................132
System Indicator Light...................................... 133
Using Voice Recognition............................287 Initiating a Voice Session................................ 287
System Interaction and Feedback..............288
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)..........................161
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