2018 FORD F250 SUPER DUTY check engine

Check Every Month
Air filter restriction gauge. Engine oil level.
Function of all interior and exterior lights.
Tires including the spare for wear and proper pressure. Windshield washer fluid level.
Fuel and water separator. Drain if necessary or if indicated by the information display. Holes and slots in the tail pipe to make sure they are functional and clear of debris. Check Every Six Months
Battery connections. Clean if necessary.
Body and door drain holes for obstructions. Clean if necessary. Cooling system fluid level and coolant strength.
Door weatherstrips for wear. Lubricate if necessary.
Hinges, latches and outside locks for proper operation. Lubricate if necessary. Parking brake for proper operation.
Safety belts and seat latches for wear and function.
Safety warning lamps, brake, ABS, airbag and safety belt for operation.
Washer spray and wiper operation. Clean or replace blades as necessary.
Multi-Point Inspection
In order to keep your vehicle running right,
it is important to have the systems on your
vehicle checked regularly. This can help
identify potential issues and prevent major
problems. We recommend having the
following multi-point inspection performed
at every scheduled maintenance interval
to help make sure your vehicle keeps
running great.
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Multi-Point Inspection
Hazard warning system operation
Accessory drive belt(s)
Horn operation
Battery performance
Radiator, cooler, heater and air conditioninghoses
Engine air filter
Suspension components for leaks ordamage
Exhaust system
Steering and linkage
Exterior lamps operation
Tires including the spare for wear andproper pressure 2
Fluid levels 1
; fill if necessary
Windshield for cracks, chips or pits
For oil and fluid leaks
Washer spray and wiper operation
Half-shaft dust boots
1 Brake, coolant recovery reservoir, automatic transmission and window washer
2 If your vehicle is equipped with a temporary mobility kit, check the tire sealant expiration
Use By date on the canister. Replace as needed.
Be sure to ask your dealership service
advisor or technician about the multi-point
vehicle inspection. It is a comprehensive
way to perform a thorough inspection of
your vehicle. Your checklist gives you
immediate feedback on the overall
condition of your vehicle.
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Off-road Operation
Change the rear axle fluid (Dana rear axles only - some F-
350s; all F-450s and F-550s).
Every 50,000 mi
(80,000 km)
Change the transfer case fluid. (Four-wheel drive vehicles)
Inspect the front axle fluid. (Four-wheel drive vehicles)
1 Vehicles with dual rear wheels should rotate the front wheels when specified; rear wheels
only if unusual wear is noted.
2 Reset the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after engine oil and filter changes. Using Biodiesel, up to and Including 20% Biodiesel (B20)
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
300 engine hours Using Fuel Other Than Ultra-low Sulfur Diesel Fuel - Vehicles Operated Where Ultra-low
Sulfur Diesel Fuel is not Required or Available
Change engine oil and filter.
Every
2,500 mi (4,000 km)
or three months (if using
high sulfur fuel with more
than 500 ppm sulfur)
Change engine oil and filter.
Every
5,000 mi (8,000 km)
or six months (if using high
sulfur fuel with fewer than
500 ppm sulfur)
Exceptions
Axle and Transfer Case Maintenance
Axle(s) and transfer case (4X4 only) fluid
changes or level checks are 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) or at wide-open throttle for long periods above
45 mph (72 km/h)
, change the rear axle
fluid every 30,000 mi (48,000 km) if the
rear axle is filled with non-synthetic fluid.
This interval can be waived and the
150,000 mi (240,000 km) service interval
can continue if the rear axle is filled with
75W140 synthetic gear fluid meeting Ford
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Antenna Positions
Maximum output power Watt (Peak
RMS)
Frequency Band
MHz
1
50
1-30
2, 3
50
50-54
2, 3
50
68-88
2, 3
50
142-176
2, 3
50
380-512
2, 3
10
806-870
Note: After the installation of radio
frequency transmitters, check for
disturbances from and to all electrical
equipment in your vehicle, both in the
standby and transmit modes.
Check all electrical equipment:
• With the ignition ON.
• With the engine running.
• During a road test at various speeds.
Check that electromagnetic fields
generated inside your vehicle cabin by the
transmitter installed do not exceed
applicable human exposure requirements. END USER LICENSE
AGREEMENT
VEHICLE SOFTWARE END USER
LICENSE AGREEMENT (EULA)
•
You (“You” or “Your ” as applicable)
have acquired a vehicle having several
devices, including SYNC ® and various
control modules, ("DEVICES") that
include software licensed or owned by
Ford Motor Company and its affiliates
("FORD MOTOR COMPANY"). Those
software products of FORD MOTOR
COMPANY origin, as well as associated
media, printed materials, and "online"
or electronic documentation
("SOFTWARE") are protected by
international intellectual property laws
and treaties. The SOFTWARE is
licensed, not sold. All rights reserved.
• The SOFTWARE may interface with
and/or communicate with, or may be
later upgraded to interface with and/or
communicate with additional software
and/or systems provided by FORD
MOTOR COMPANY.
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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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Changing the Engine Air Filter - 6.2L/
6.8L................................................................363
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 6.7L Diesel............................................................364
Air Filter Restriction Gauge............................ 365
Changing the Engine-Mounted and Diesel Fuel Conditioner Module Fuel
Filters - 6.7L Diesel...................................366
Diesel Fuel Conditioner Module Filter................................................................... 366
Engine-mounted Fuel Filter.......................... 369
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter...............................................................336
Engine lubrication for severe service operation.......................................................... 337
Changing the Wiper Blades.....................356
Checking MyKey System Status...............65 MyKey Distance.................................................... 65
Number of Admin Keys...................................... 65
Number of MyKeys.............................................. 65
Checking the Wiper Blades
.....................356
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance.................................................44
Child Restraint Positioning
.........................34
Child Safety.......................................................19
General Information............................................. 19
Child Safety Locks
.........................................35
Left-Hand Side..................................................... 36
Right-Hand Side................................................... 36
Cleaning Leather Seats..............................376 With King Ranch Edition................................. 376
Without King Ranch Edition........................... 376
Cleaning Products
........................................371
Materials................................................................. 371
Cleaning the Engine....................................373
Cleaning the Exhaust - 6.7L Diesel........373
Cleaning the Exterior....................................371 Cleaning the Headlamps................................. 372
Exterior Chrome Parts...................................... 372
Exterior Plastic Parts......................................... 372
Stripes or Graphics............................................ 372
Underbody............................................................ 372
Under Hood.......................................................... 372
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens
.........................375
Cleaning the Interior....................................374
Cleaning the Wheels...................................377 Cleaning the Windows and Wiper
Blades............................................................374
Clearing All MyKeys.......................................65
Climate.............................................................527
Climate Control
.............................................148
Climate Controlled Seats..........................165
Cooled Seats........................................................ 166
Heated Seats....................................................... 165
Collision Warning System........................263 Principle Of Operation..................................... 263
Coolant Check See: Engine Coolant Check - 6.2L/6.8L.....339
See: Engine Coolant Check - 6.7L
Diesel................................................................. 343
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator.......54
Creating a MyKey...........................................64 Programming or Changing Configurable
Settings............................................................... 64
Cross Traffic Alert........................................259 False Alerts........................................................... 261
Switching the System Off and On...............261
System Errors....................................................... 261
System Lights, Messages and Audible Alerts................................................................. 260
System Limitations............................................ 261
Using the System............................................... 259
Cruise Control
.................................................84
Principle of Operation...................................... 245
Cruise control See: Using Cruise Control............................... 245
Customer Assistance...................................311
D
Data Recording
................................................10
Event Data Recording.......................................... 10
Service Data Recording...................................... 10
Daytime Running Lamps..............................91 Type One - Conventional
(Non-Configurable)........................................ 91
Type Two - Configurable.................................... 91
Diesel Particulate Filter
.............................204
Oxidation Catalytic Converter and Diesel
Particulate Filter System........................... 205
Regeneration....................................................... 204
Digital Radio..................................................454 HD Radio Reception and Station
Troubleshooting............................................ 455
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Direction Indicators.......................................93
Doors and Locks.............................................67
Draining the Fuel Filter Water Trap - 6.7L Diesel
.............................................................352
Draining the Diesel Fuel Conditioner
Module.............................................................. 353
Filter Location...................................................... 352
Driver and Passenger Airbags....................47 Children and Airbags........................................... 52
Passenger Airbag On and Off Switch ..........47
Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating Adjustment......................................................... 51
Driving Aids
.....................................................252
Driving Hints..................................................299
Driving Through Water..............................300
DRL See: Daytime Running Lamps.......................... 91
E
Economical Driving.....................................299
Electromagnetic Compatibility
.............609
Electronic Locking Differential................225
Activating the Electronic Locking
Differential....................................................... 225
Emission Law.................................................197 Noise Emissions Warranty, Prohibited
Tampering Acts and Maintenance.........198
Tampering With a Noise Control System............................................................... 197
End User License Agreement...................611 VEHICLE SOFTWARE END USER LICENSE
AGREEMENT (EULA) ................................... 611
Engine Block Heater....................................185 Using the Engine Block Heater...................... 186
Engine Coolant Check - 6.2L/6.8L........339 Adding Coolant.................................................. 339
Engine Coolant Temperature Management
.................................................. 342
Fail-Safe Cooling................................................ 341
Recycled Coolant.............................................. 340
Severe Climates.................................................. 341
Engine Coolant Check - 6.7L Diesel.............................................................343
Adding Coolant................................................... 343
Checking Coolant Corrosion Inhibitor Additive Strength ........................................ 346
Coolant Change.................................................. 347Engine and Secondary Cooling System
Refill Procedure............................................. 345
Engine-driven Cooling Fan (Fan Clutch).............................................................. 347
Recycled Coolant............................................... 345
Severe Climates................................................. 345
Engine Emission Control............................197
Engine Idle Shutdown................................185
Engine Immobilizer See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 76
Engine Oil Check - 6.2L/6.8L..................334 Adding Engine Oil.............................................. 334
Engine Oil Check - 6.7L Diesel................335 Adding Engine Oil.............................................. 336
Engine lubrication for severe service operation ......................................................... 336
Engine Oil Dipstick - 6.2L/6.8L...............334
Engine Oil Dipstick - 6.7L Diesel.............334
Engine Specifications - 6.2L.....................421 Drivebelt Routing................................................ 421
Engine Specifications - 6.7L Diesel........421 ........................................................................\
........... 421
Drivebelt Routing............................................... 422
Engine Specifications - 6.8L....................422 Drivebelt Routing............................................... 423
Entertainment................................................517 AM/FM Radio....................................................... 518
Apps....................................................................... 526
Bluetooth Stereo or USB................................ 525
CD (If equipped)................................................ 524
HD Radio ™ Information (If
Available).......................................................... 521
SiriusXM® Satellite Radio (If Activated)......................................................... 519
Sources................................................................... 518
Supported Media Players, Formats and Metadata Information................................ 526
USB Ports............................................................. 526
Environment.....................................................16
Essential Towing Checks..........................287 Before Towing a Trailer.................................... 294
Dynamic Hitching Using the Rear View Camera System............................................ 288
Hitches.................................................................. 289
Integrated Trailer Brake Controller...............291
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Watercraft (PWC)........................................ 295
Safety Chains....................................................... 291
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General Maintenance Information........581
Multi-Point Inspection..................................... 583
Owner Checks and Services.......................... 582
Protecting Your Investment............................ 581
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?.......................... 581
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?...................................................... 581
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada..........................................................314
Getting the Services You Need.................311 Away From Home................................................ 311
Global Opening..............................................99
Opening the Windows....................................... 99
H
Handbrake See: Parking Brake............................................. 229
Hazard Flashers...........................................305
HDC See: Using Hill Descent Control................... 235
Headlamp Adjusting See: Adjusting the Headlamps..................... 356
Headrest See: Head Restraints......................................... 156
Head Restraints
............................................156
Adjusting the Head Restraint......................... 157
Heated Exterior Mirrors..............................154
Heated Rear Window..................................154
Heated Seats.................................................164 Rear Heated Seats............................................. 165
Heated Steering Wheel...............................85
Heating See: Climate Control......................................... 148
Hill Start Assist.............................................229 Switching the System On and Off..............230
Using Hill Start Assist...................................... 230
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate...........................................................151
Defogging the Side Windows in Cold Weather............................................................. 154
General Hints......................................................... 151
Quickly Cooling the Interior............................. 153
Quickly Heating the Interior............................ 152
Recommended Settings for Cooling...........153
Recommended Settings for Heating..........153
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes
............................................................229 Home Screen
................................................509
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood..........329
I
Ignition Switch
................................................177
In California (U.S. Only)..............................312
Information Display Control......................85
Information Displays....................................114 General Information........................................... 114
Information Messages
.................................131
4WD........................................................................\
. 147
Active Park.............................................................. 131
Adaptive Cruise Control................................... 132
Adaptive Steering............................................... 132
AdvanceTrac and Traction Control..............133
Airbag...................................................................... 133
Alarm and Security............................................. 133
Automatic Engine Shutdown......................... 134
Battery and Charging System........................ 134
Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert System.................................................... 135
Collision Warning System............................... 136
Diesel Messages................................................. 136
Doors and Locks................................................. 138
Driver Alert............................................................. 139
Drivetrain................................................................ 139
Engine..................................................................... 139
Fuel........................................................................\
.. 140
Keys and Intelligent Access............................ 140
Lane Keeping System........................................ 141
Maintenance.......................................................... 141
MyKey...................................................................... 142
Off Road................................................................. 142
Park Aid.................................................................. 143
Park Brake.............................................................. 143
Power Steering.................................................... 144
Remote Start....................................................... 144
Seats....................................................................... 144
Starting System ................................................. 145
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.................. 145
Trailer....................................................................... 145
Installing Child Restraints...........................20 Child Seats.............................................................. 20
Combining Seatbelt and LATCH Lower Anchors for Attaching Child Safety
Seats.................................................................... 29
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