2018 FORD F-650/750 checking oil

Diesel Messages
WARNING
When the CLEANING EXHAUST
FILTER message appears in the
information display, do not park near
flammable materials, vapors or structures
until filter cleaning is complete. Action
Message
The coolant additive needs checking.
CHECK COOLANT
ADDITIVE
Your vehicle has entered the cleaning mode. Various engine
actions raise the exhaust temperature in the diesel particulate filter system to burn off the particles (exhaust soot). After
the vehicle burns off the particles, the exhaust temperature returns to normal levels. This message is normal.
CLEANING EXHAUST
FILTER
The diesel particulate filter is full of particles (exhaust soot)
and you are not operating the vehicle in a manner that allows normal cleaning. One of these messages stays on until the
exhaust filter cleaning has begun, at which time the CLEANING EXHAUST FILTER message displays. We recommend you
drive the vehicle above 30 mph (48 km/h) until the CLEANING EXHAUST FILTER message turns off.
EXHAUST OVER-
LOADED DRIVE TO CLEAN
EXHAUST AT LIMIT
DRIVE TO CLEAN NOW
The diesel particulate filter continues to fill with particles
(exhaust soot) if you ignore this message. The service engine soon light illuminates and engine power may be limited, if
cleaning is not permitted. Your vehicle requires dealer service to restore it to full –power operation.
Your vehicle exhaust system temperature exceeds intended operating range. If this warning occurs, a chime sounds,
followed by reduced engine power. The engine shuts down
when your vehicle speed is below 3 mph (5 km/h). Stop the
vehicle as soon as safely possible. Have the system checked by an authorized dealer.
STOP SAFELY NOW
The diluted engine oil needs to be changed.
ENGINE OIL DILUTED
Your vehicle will have reduced engine torque until the engineis warmed sufficiently.
ENGINE WARMING
REDUCED POWER
The powertrain control module intentionally turns the engineoff due to your vehicle being in the final 30 seconds of a
countdown. The diesel engine shutdown for extended idling is an optional feature.
ENGINE TURNS OFF IN
XX SECONDS
Appears after the 30–second countdown.
ENGINE TURNED OFF
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ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK - 6.7L
DIESEL
Minimum.
A
Maximum.
B
ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK - 6.8L MINA
MAX
B
ENGINE OIL CHECK - 6.7L
DIESEL
To check the engine oil level consistently
and accurately, do the following:
1. Make sure the parking brake is on. Make
sure the transmission is in park (P) or
neutral (N). 2. Run engine until it reaches normal
operating temperature.
3. Make sure that your vehicle is on level ground.
4. Switch the engine off and wait 15 minutes for the oil to drain into the oil
pan. Checking the engine oil level too
soon after you switch the engine off
may result in an inaccurate reading.
5. Open the hood. See Opening and
Closing the Hood (page 186).
6. Remove the dipstick and wipe it with a clean, lint-free cloth. See
Under
Hood Overview (page 188).
7. Replace the dipstick and remove it again to check the oil level. See
Engine Oil Dipstick
(page 190).
8. Make sure that the oil level is between
the maximum and minimum marks. If
the oil level is at the minimum mark,
add oil immediately. See
Capacities
and Specifications (page 261).
9. If the oil level is correct, replace the dipstick and make sure it is fully seated.
Note: Do not remove the dipstick when the
engine is running.
Note: If the oil level is between the
maximum and minimum marks, the oil level
is acceptable. Do not add oil.
Note: The oil consumption of new engines
reaches its normal level after approximately
3,000 mi (5,000 km)
.
Adding Engine Oil WARNING
Do not remove the filler cap when
the engine is running.
Do not use supplemental engine oil
additives because they are unnecessary
and could lead to engine damage that may
not be covered by the vehicle Warranty.
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To top up the engine oil level do the
following:
1. Clean the area surrounding the engine
oil filler cap before you remove it.
2. Remove the engine oil filler cap. See Under Hood Overview (page 188).
Turn it counterclockwise and remove
it.
3. Add engine oil of the proper viscosity and grade that meets Ford
specifications. See
Capacities and
Specifications (page 261). You may
have to use a funnel to pour the engine
oil into the opening.
4. Recheck the oil level.
5. If the oil level is correct, replace the dipstick and make sure it is fully seated.
6. Replace the engine oil filler cap. Turn it clockwise until you feel a strong
resistance.
Note: Do not add oil further than the
maximum mark. Oil levels above the
maximum mark may cause engine damage.
Note: Make sure you install the oil filler cap
correctly.
Note: Soak up any spillage with an
absorbent cloth immediately.
Engine lubrication for severe
service operation
The following conditions define severe
operation for which engine operation with
SAE 5W-40 oil which meets Ford
specification, WSS-M2C171-F1, is
recommended. Oil and oil filter change
intervals will be determined by the
Intelligent Oil Life Monitor™ as noted
previously.
ENGINE OIL CHECK - 6.8L
To check the engine oil level consistently
and accurately, do the following: 1.
Make sure the parking brake is on. Make
sure the transmission is in park (P) or
neutral (N).
2. Run the engine until it reaches normal operating temperature.
3. Make sure that your vehicle is on level ground.
4. Switch the engine off and wait 15 minutes for the oil to drain into the oil
pan. Checking the engine oil level too
soon after you switch the engine off
may result in an inaccurate reading.
5. Open the hood. See
Opening and
Closing the Hood (page 186).
6. Remove the dipstick and wipe it with a clean, lint-free cloth. See
Under
Hood Overview (page 188).
7. Replace the dipstick and remove it again to check the oil level. See
Engine Oil Dipstick
(page 190).
8. Make sure that the oil level is between
the maximum and minimum marks. If
the oil level is at the minimum mark,
add oil immediately. See
Capacities
and Specifications (page 261).
9. If the oil level is correct, replace the dipstick and make sure it is fully seated.
Note: Do not remove the dipstick when the
engine is running.
Note: If the oil level is between the
maximum and minimum marks, the oil level
is acceptable. Do not add oil.
Note: The oil consumption of new engines
reaches its normal level after approximately
3,100 mi (5,000 km)
.
Adding Engine Oil WARNING
Do not remove the filler cap when
the engine is running.
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•
Maintaining proper steering gear and
power steering pump lubricant levels.
• Checking steering column joint bolts
and steering linkage, particularly for
body-to-chassis clearance.
Steering Column Joint Bolts
As a good maintenance practice, check
steering column joint bolt tightness every
60,000 mi (96,000 km) or annually,
whichever occurs first. Do not overtighten
the bolts.
Hydraulic System
Whenever draining and refilling the power
steering's hydraulic system for any reason,
bleed air from the system before returning
the vehicle to service. Failure to bleed the
hydraulic system properly can result in
degradation of power system performance.
Consult an authorized dealer who is aware
of the proper procedures for filling and
bleeding the system.
SUSPENSION SYSTEM
INSPECTION
Note: Do not adjust air suspension height
to any setting other than the specified
setting. Altering the height setting changes
the driveline angle and may result in
unwarrantable component damage, such
as transmission component damage.
Verify drive axle air suspension height and
height control valve performance at engine
oil change intervals.
Periodically check:
• Condition of spring leaves for evidence
of fatigue, bending or breakage.
• Condition of suspension mounting
brackets and bushings.
• Torque rod mounting fasteners for
tightness. •
For proper suspension alignment.
Maintain proper alignment at all times.
• U-bolts. After the chassis has been
operating under load for
1,000 mi
(1,600 km) or six months (whichever
comes first), the U-bolt nuts must be
re-torqued. Re-torque the U-bolt nuts
every
37,000 mi (60,000 km)
thereafter. Clean and lubricate the
U-bolt and nut threads and seats to
make sure a like new condition when
re-torqueing. See
Spring U-Bolt
Check (page 228).
FRAME AND TOW HOOK
INSPECTION
Your vehicle's chassis is manufactured
with frame rails of either HSLA steel or
heat-treated steel. Handle each in a
specific manner to make sure maximum
service life. Consult the service manual or
an authorized dealer before attempting
frame repair or modification.
It is important, particularly on vehicles that
use tow hooks frequently, to inspect the
front and rear tow hooks for damage or a
loose mounting.
REAR AXLE FLUID CHECK
Your rear axle may have an optional
synthetic lubricant that allows the use of
extended service intervals. A tag on the
filler plug identifies the use of the synthetic
lubricant.
Only use a lubricant that meets
manufacturer specifications. Only use a
lubricant that meets manufacturer
specifications. Use of a non-approved rear
axle lubricant may cause internal axle
component damage. See Capacities and
Specifications
(page 269).
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Brake System Inspection..........................223
Air Brakes.............................................................. 223
Driveline Parking Brake.................................... 225
Hydraulic Brakes................................................. 225
Breaking-In.....................................................148
Bulb Specification Chart............................212
C
California Proposition 65.............................13
Capacities and Specifications - 6.7L Diesel..............................................................261
Engine Oil Specifications............................... 268
Specifications..................................................... 263
Capacities and Specifications - 6.8L................................................................269
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates............................................................ 274
Specifications..................................................... 270
Capacities and Specifications................255
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior.............................. 229
Catalytic Converter
......................................103
On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)................... 104
Readiness for Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) Testing................................................... 104
Changing a Bulb
.............................................211
Brake Lamp, Rear Lamp, Rear Direction
Indicator, License Plate Lamp and
Reverse Lamp.................................................. 212
Front Clearance and Identification Lamp................................................................... 212
Headlamp Bulbs.................................................. 211
Changing a Fuse
............................................174
Fuses........................................................................\
174
Changing a Road Wheel............................251 Tire Change Procedure..................................... 251
Changing the 12V Battery.........................207 Battery Management System (If
Equipped)....................................................... 208
Changing the Coalescer Filter Element
.........................................................193
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 6.7L Diesel..............................................................213
Air Filter Replacement...................................... 214
Air Filter Restriction Gauge.............................. 213
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 6.8L..................................................................217 Changing the Engine-Mounted and
Diesel Fuel Conditioner Module Fuel
Filters..............................................................218
Diesel Fuel Conditioner Module Filter.........219
Engine-mounted Fuel Filter........................... 220
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter................................................................192
Engine lubrication for severe service operation........................................................... 193
Changing the Wiper Blades....................209
Checking the Wiper Blades.....................209
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance.................................................38
Child Restraint Positioning.........................29
Child Safety
.......................................................19
General Information............................................. 19
Child Safety Locks.........................................30
Cleaning Products
.......................................229
Materials............................................................... 229
Cleaning the Engine.....................................231
Cleaning the Exterior
..................................229
Cleaning the Headlamps................................ 230
Exterior Chrome Parts..................................... 230
Exterior Plastic Parts........................................ 230
Stripes or Graphics........................................... 230
Underbody........................................................... 230
Under Hood......................................................... 230
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens.........................232
Cleaning the Interior....................................232
Cleaning the Wheels..................................233
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades
............................................................231
Climate Control...............................................72
Cold Weather Precautions........................150 Winter Operating Tips for Arctic Operation
-20°F (-29°C) and Below........................... 151
Coolant Check See: Engine Coolant Check - 6.7L Diesel....194
See: Engine Coolant Check - 6.8L...............198
Cruise Control
..................................................47
Principle of Operation....................................... 137
Cruise control See: Using Cruise Control................................. 137
Customer Assistance
..................................159
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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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Vehicle Care...................................................229
General Information......................................... 229
Vehicle Certification Label
.......................260
Vehicle Identification Number................259
Vehicle Inspection Guide...........................176
Vehicle Inspection Information................176 Trailer......................................................................\
.183
Transmission........................................................ 183
Vehicle Storage
.............................................234
Battery................................................................... 234
Body........................................................................\
234
Brakes..................................................................... 235
Cooling system................................................... 234
Engine.................................................................... 234
Fuel system.......................................................... 234
General.................................................................. 234
Miscellaneous..................................................... 235
Removing Vehicle From Storage.................. 235
Tires........................................................................\
. 235
Ventilation See: Climate Control........................................... 72
VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number............259
Voice Control....................................................47
W
Warning Lamps and Indicators................60 Anti-Lock Braking System................................ 60
Automatic Regeneration Control.................. 60
Battery..................................................................... 60
Brake System........................................................ 60
Check Fuel Cap.................................................... 60
Check Suspension............................................... 60
Cruise Control....................................................... 60
Diesel Exhaust Fluid........................................... 60
Diesel Particulate Filter....................................... 61
Direction Indicator................................................ 61
Door Ajar................................................................... 61
Electronic Locking Differential......................... 61
Engine Oil Pressure............................................... 61
Exhaust Brake On .................................................. 61
Fasten Seatbelt..................................................... 61
High Beam............................................................... 61
Hydromax................................................................. 61
Low Fuel Level........................................................ 61Parking Brake Warning........................................
61
Powertrain Malfunction/Reduced Power/Electronic Throttle Control...........62
Service Engine Soon........................................... 62
Stability Control and Traction Control Indicator.............................................................. 62
Trailer Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS).........62
Transmission Tow/Haul..................................... 62
Two Speed Axle.................................................... 62
Wait to Start........................................................... 62
Water in Fuel.......................................................... 63
Washer Fluid Check....................................206
Washers See: Cleaning the Exterior.............................. 229
See: Wipers and Washers................................. 48
Waxing.............................................................230
Wheel Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel......................... 251
Wheels and Tires
.........................................236
Technical Specifications................................. 253
Windows and Mirrors....................................52
Windshield Washers
.....................................48
Windshield Wipers........................................48
Wiper Blades See: Checking the Wiper Blades.................209
Wipers and Washers.....................................48
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