2018 FORD F250 SUPER DUTY brake fluid

Towing a Trailer or Using a Car-top Carrier
Rotate tires 1
, 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 if equipped with grease
fittings.
Replace front wheel bearing grease and grease seals if
non-sealed bearings are used.
Every
30,000 mi
(48,000 km)
Change transfer case fluid (Four-wheel drive vehicles).
Every
60,000 mi
(96,000 km) Replace spark plugs.
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
Replace cabin air filter.
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 if equipped with grease
fittings.
Every
5,000 mi (8,000 km)
or six months
Change engine oil and filter.
Every
5,000 mi (8,000 km)
or six months or 200 engine
hours.
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Sustained High-speed Driving at Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (Maximum Loaded Weight
for Vehicle Operation)
Inspect the engine and secondary cooling system coolant
concentration (freeze-point protection) 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 48 fluid
ounces (1.4 liters) for the engine and 16 fluid ounces (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. Operating in Sustained Ambient Temperatures Below -9°F (-23°C) or Above 100°F (38°C)
Change the engine oil and filter as indicated by the
information display, and perform the services listed in the
scheduled maintenance chart.
As required
Replace the engine-mounted and frame-mounted fuel
filters.
Every
15,000 mi
(24,000 km), six months or
600 engine hours
Replace the wheel bearing grease and grease seals if using
non-sealed bearings. (Two-wheel drive vehicles)
Every
30,000 mi
(48,000 km) Operating in Dusty or Sandy Conditions (Such as Unpaved or Dusty Roads)
Rotate the tires1
, inspect the tires for wear and measure
tread depth.
Every
7,500 mi (12,000 km)
Inspect the brake system pads and rotors.
Inspect the air filter restriction gauge. Replace the filter if
necessary.
Inspect the steering and suspension ball joints and tie rods.
Lubricate any grease fittings.
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Understanding the Shift Positions of Your
Automatic Transmission............................. 210
Understanding your SelectShift Automatic ™ transmission.......................... 212
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check.............................................................347
Checking Automatic Transmission Fluid.................................................................... 347
Autowipers........................................................87
Auxiliary Power Points.................................172 110 Volt - 400 Watt Capacity AC Power
Outlet.................................................................. 172
12 Volt DC Power Point...................................... 172
Locations................................................................ 172
Auxiliary Switches........................................575 Upfitter Interface Module............................... 578
B
Battery See: Changing the 12V Battery..................... 354
Bed Extender....................................................74
Grocery mode........................................................ 75
Tailgate mode........................................................ 74
Bed Ramps
.....................................................270
Installing the Ramp Holder............................ 272
Stowing the Bed Ramp.................................... 272
Using the Bed Ramp......................................... 270
Blind Spot Information System
.............254
Blind Spot Information System with Trailer
Tow..................................................................... 256
Switching the System Off and On..............258
System Errors...................................................... 258
Using the System............................................... 255
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood..........329
Booster Seats
..................................................32
Types of Booster Seats...................................... 32
Brake Fluid Check........................................350
Brakes...............................................................227 General Information.......................................... 227
Breaking-In....................................................299
Bulb Specification Chart...........................361
C
Cabin Air Filter...............................................154
California Proposition 65
.............................12 Capacities and Specifications -
6.2L................................................................428
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates........................................................... 432
Specifications..................................................... 429
Capacities and Specifications - 6.7L Diesel.............................................................433
Engine Oil Specifications................................ 439
Specifications..................................................... 435
Capacities and Specifications - 6.8L...............................................................440
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates........................................................... 444
Specifications...................................................... 441
Capacities and Specifications
.................421
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior................................ 371
Catalytic Converter
......................................198
On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)................... 199
Readiness for Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) Testing................................................... 199
Center Console
...............................................174
Changing a Bulb..........................................358 Cargo Lamp and Central High Mounted
Brake Lamp Bulbs........................................ 360
Fog Lamp Bulbs................................................. 359
Front Park and Direction Indicator Lamp Bulbs................................................................. 358
Headlamp Bulbs................................................ 358
License Plate Lamp Bulb................................. 361
Rear Lamps, Brake Lamps, Rear Direction Indicator and Reversing Lamp
Bulbs................................................................. 359
Changing a Fuse...........................................327 Fuses....................................................................... 327
Changing a Road Wheel..........................408 Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly
Information.................................................... 408
Location of the Spare Tire and Tools................................................................. 409
Removing the Spare Tire (With Spare Tire Carrier Only)................................................... 409
Tire Change Procedure...................................... 411
Changing the 12V Battery.........................354 Battery Management System....................... 355
Changing the Crankcase Vent Filter Element.........................................................337
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Trailer Brakes........................................................
291
Trailer Lamps...................................................... 294
Trailer Towing Connector................................ 287
When Towing a Trailer..................................... 295
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording............................................ 10
Export Unique Options.................................14
Exterior Mirrors................................................99
Blind Spot Information System..................... 101
Clearance Lamps ............................................... 101
Direction Indicator Mirrors ............................... 101
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors............................... 99
Heated Exterior Mirrors .................................... 101
Memory Mirrors ................................................... 101
Power Exterior Mirrors........................................ 99
PowerScope ™ Power Telescoping
Mirrors............................................................... 100
Puddle Lamps...................................................... 101
Spot Lamps........................................................... 101
Telescoping Mirrors........................................... 100
Trailer Towing Camera System...................... 101
F
Fastening the Seatbelts..............................38 Fastening the Cinch Tongue............................ 39
Rear Inflatable Seatbelt..................................... 41
Seatbelt Locking Modes................................... 40
Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy................39
Using the Seatbelt with Cinch Tongue (Front Center Seat on Super Cab and
Crew Cab).......................................................... 38
Floor Mats......................................................300
Fog Lamps - Front See: Front Fog Lamps........................................ 93
Foot Pedals See: Adjusting the Pedals................................. 86
Ford Credit
.........................................................12
US Only...................................................................... 12
Ford Protect
...................................................579
Ford Protect Extended Service Plan
(CANADA ONLY).......................................... 580
Ford Protect Extended Service Plans (U.S. Only).................................................................. 579
Four-Wheel Drive
.........................................216
Front Fog Lamps............................................93
Front Seat Armrest
......................................166
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........... 166Fuel and Refueling
.......................................187
Fuel Consumption.......................................195 Fuel Economy...................................................... 196
Fuel Filter - 6.2L/6.8L.................................353
Fuel Quality - Diesel
....................................189
Biodiesel................................................................ 190
Diesel Fuel Additives.......................................... 191
Fuel Requirements - Choosing The Right Fuel: Vehicles Operated Where Ultra Low
Sulfur Diesel Fuel Is Not Required .........189
Fuel Requirements - Choosing The Right Fuel: Vehicles Operated Where Ultra Low
Sulfur Diesel Fuel Is Required (United
States/Canada/Puerto Rico/U.S. Virgin
Islands And Other Locales) ...................... 189
Fuel Quality - E85........................................188 Choosing the Right Fuel - Flex Fuel
Vehicles............................................................. 188
Switching Between E85 and Gasoline............................................................ 189
Fuel Quality - Gasoline................................191 Choosing the Right Fuel.................................... 191
Fuel Shutoff..................................................305
Fuses.................................................................318
Fuse Specification Chart...........................318 Passenger Compartment Fuse
Panel.................................................................. 324
Power Distribution Box..................................... 318
G
Garage Door Opener See: Universal Garage Door Opener...........168
Gauges
.............................................................105
DEF Gauge............................................................ 108
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge...........107
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge.............................. 107
Fuel Gauge............................................................ 107
Transmission Fluid Temperature Gauge................................................................ 108
Turbo Boost Gauge........................................... 108
Type 1 and 2.......................................................... 105
Type 3..................................................................... 106
Gearbox See: Transmission.............................................. 210
General Information on Radio Frequencies...................................................56
Intelligent Access................................................. 56
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Recalling a Preset Position.............................
162
Saving a Preset Position.................................. 162
Message Center See: Information Displays................................ 114
Mirrors See: Windows and Mirrors............................... 98
Mobile Communications Equipment......14
Moonroof.........................................................103 Bounce-Back....................................................... 104
Opening and Closing the Moonroof............103
Motorcraft Parts - 6.2L..............................423
Motorcraft Parts - 6.7L Diesel.................424
Motorcraft Parts - 6.8L
..............................425
MyKey Troubleshooting...............................66
MyKey ™.............................................................63
Principle of Operation........................................ 63
N
Navigation......................................................535 cityseeker.............................................................. 542
Destination Mode............................................... 537
Map Mode............................................................ 536
Navigation Map Updates................................ 543
Navigation Menu............................................... 540
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link................... 543
SYNC AppLink.................................................... 542
Waypoints............................................................. 541
Normal Scheduled Maintenance..........585 Diesel Engine...................................................... 586
Gasoline Engine................................................. 585
O
Oil Change Indicator Reset
......................338
Oil Check See: Engine Oil Check - 6.2L/6.8L..............334
See: Engine Oil Check - 6.7L Diesel.............335
Opening and Closing the Hood..............329
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature.......................................................315
Obtaining a French Owner ’s Manual..........316
Overhead Console
........................................174
P
Parking Aids....................................................237 Principle of Operation....................................... 237Parking Brake................................................229
Passive Anti-Theft System
.........................76
SecuriLock®........................................................... 76
PATS See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 76
Pedals................................................................86
Perchlorate.........................................................12
Phone...............................................................529 During a Phone Call.......................................... 533
Making Calls.........................................................532
Pairing Your Cell Phone for the First Time................................................................... 529
Phone Menu........................................................ 530
Receiving Calls.................................................... 533
Smartphone Connectivity.............................. 534
Text Messaging................................................... 534
Post-Crash Alert System
..........................308
Power Door Locks See: Locking and Unlocking............................. 67
Power Running Boards................................80
Power Seats...................................................159 Multi-Contour Front Seats With Active
Motion .............................................................. 160
Power Lumbar..................................................... 160
Power Steering Fluid Check
......................351
Power Take-Off.............................................215
Power Windows.............................................98
Accessory Delay................................................... 99
Bounce-Back......................................................... 98
One-Touch Up or Down.................................... 98
Window Lock......................................................... 99
Protecting the Environment........................16
R
Rear Axle
.........................................................225
Rear Parking Aid...........................................237 Obstacle Distance Indicator.......................... 238
Rear Seat Armrest
........................................167
Rear Seats.......................................................163 Folding Up the Rear Seat Cushion ..............163
Rear Under Seat Storage................................. 163
Returning the Seat to the Seating Position.............................................................. 163
Rear View Camera.......................................238 Camera Guidelines............................................ 239
Obstacle Distance Indicator.......................... 240
Rear Camera Delay........................................... 240
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Adaptive Steering..............................................
109
Anti-Lock Braking System.............................. 109
Automatic High Beam...................................... 109
Battery.................................................................... 109
Blind Spot Monitor.............................................. 110
Brake System....................................................... 109
Check Fuel Cap.................................................... 110
Cruise Control....................................................... 110
Diesel Engine Brake............................................. 112
Diesel Exhaust Fluid............................................ 112
Direction Indicator............................................... 110
Door Ajar................................................................. 110
Electronic Locking Differential....................... 110
Engine Coolant Temperature.......................... 110
Engine Oil............................................................... 110
Fasten Seatbelt.................................................... 110
Front Airbag........................................................... 110
Front Fog Lamps................................................. 110
High Beam............................................................. 110
Hill Descent........................................................... 110
Low Fuel Level....................................................... 111
Low Tire Pressure Warning................................ 111
Powertrain Malfunction/Reduced Power/Electronic Throttle Control............111
Service Engine Soon............................................ 111
Stability Control.................................................... 111
Stability Control Off............................................. 111
Transmission Tow/Haul..................................... 111
Wait To Start.......................................................... 112
Water In Fuel.......................................................... 112
Washer Fluid Check.....................................351
Washers See: Cleaning the Exterior................................ 371
See: Wipers and Washers................................. 87
Waxing..............................................................372
Wheel Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 408
Wheels and Tires........................................380 General Information......................................... 380
Technical Specifications.................................. 419
Windows and Mirrors...................................98
Windshield Washers.....................................88
Windshield Wipers.........................................87
Speed Dependent Wipers................................. 87
Wiper Blades See: Checking the Wiper Blades.................. 356
Wipers and Washers.....................................87
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