2018 FORD F450 SUPER DUTY hood open

ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK - 6.2L/
6.8L
MINA
MAX
B
ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK - 6.7L
DIESEL MINA
MAX
B
ENGINE OIL CHECK - 6.2L/6.8L
To check the engine oil level consistently
and accurately, do the following:
1. Make sure that your vehicle is on level ground. 2. Run engine until it reaches normal
operating temperature.
3. Make sure the parking brake is on. Make
sure the transmission is in park (P) or
neutral (N).
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 329).
6. Remove the dipstick and wipe it with a clean, lint-free cloth. For 6.2L V8 See
Under Hood Overview (page 330). For
6.8L Triton
See Under Hood
Overview (page 333).
7. Replace the dipstick and remove it again to check the oil level. See
Engine Oil Dipstick
(page 334).
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 421).
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.
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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.
Only use oils certified for gasoline engines
by the American Petroleum Institute (API).
An oil with this trademark symbol
conforms to the current engine and
emission system protection standards and
fuel economy requirements of the
International Lubricants Specification
Advisory Committee (ILSAC).
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. For 6.2L V8 See Under Hood Overview
(page 330). For 6.8L Triton See Under
Hood Overview
(page 333).
3. Add engine oil that meets Ford specifications. See
Capacities and
Specifications (page 421).
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 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 329).
6. Remove the dipstick and wipe it with a clean, lint-free cloth. See
Under
Hood Overview (page 331).
7. Replace the dipstick and remove it again to check the oil level. See
Engine Oil Dipstick
(page 334).
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 433).
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.
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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.
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 331).
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 433). 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.
CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL
AND OIL FILTER WARNINGS
Do not handle a hot oil filter with
bare hands.
Continuous contact with used motor
oil has caused cancer in laboratory
mice. Protect your skin by washing
with soap and water. If your vehicle is equipped with a diesel
engine, an Intelligent Oil Life Monitor™
calculates the proper oil change service
interval. When the information display
indicates: OIL CHANGE REQUIRED, change
the engine oil and oil filter. See
Information Displays
(page 114).
The engine oil filter protects your engine
by filtering harmful, abrasive or sludge
particles and particles significantly smaller
than most available will-fit filters. See
Motorcraft Parts
(page 423).
1. Unscrew the oil filter and oil pan drain plug and wait for the oil to drain.
2. Replace the filter.
3. Reinstall the oil pan drain plug.
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Headlamp Aiming Target
8 feet (2.4 meters)
A
Center height of lamp to ground
B
25 feet (7.6 meters)
C
Horizontal reference line
D
Vertical Aim Adjustment Procedure
1. Park the vehicle directly in front of a wall or screen on a level surface,
approximately 25 feet (7.6 meters)
away.
2. Measure the height of the headlamp bulb center from the ground and mark
an 8 foot (2.4 meter) horizontal
reference line on the vertical wall or
screen at this height.
Note: To see a clearer light pattern for
adjusting, you may want to block the light
from one headlamp while adjusting the
other.
3. Turn on the low beam headlamps to illuminate the wall or screen and open
the hood. 4. On the wall or screen you will observe
a flat zone of high intensity light
located at the top of the right hand
portion of the beam pattern. If the top
edge of the high intensity light zone is
not at the horizontal reference line, the
headlamp will need to be adjusted. 5. Locate the vertical adjuster on each
headlamp. Using a Phillips #2
screwdriver, turn the adjuster either
clockwise or counterclockwise in order
to adjust the vertical aim of the
headlamp.
Note: A. LED headlamp.
B. Halogen headlamp.
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5.
Remove the air filter element from the
air filter housing.
6. Remove the foam filter from the air filter housing.
7. Install in the reverse order. Air Filter Restriction Gauge
The air filter restriction gauge is in the
upper housing of the air filter assembly.
Check the air filter restriction gauge
whenever you open the hood to carry out
general engine maintenance or at least
every 7,500 mi (12,000 km). If you operate
your vehicle in extremely dusty conditions,
check the gauge at least every 500 mi
(800 km) or two weeks, whichever occurs
first. Change the air filter element when
the restriction gauge reads near the
change filter line and the gauge is yellow.
Allowing the restriction gauge to reach
maximum affects engine performance and
fuel economy.
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Operating your vehicle in heavy snowfall
or extreme rain conditions may allow
excessive amounts of snow or water into
the air intake system. This could restrict air
flow and cause the engine to lose power
or shut down.
After installing a new air filter element, you
must reset the gauge by pressing the reset
button.
After operating your vehicle during heavy
snowfall or extreme rain, do the following:
•
Snow: At the earliest opportunity, open
the hood and clear any snow and ice
from the air filter housing inlet and
reset the air filter restriction gauge.
• Extreme rain: The air filter element
dries out after approximately 15– 30
minutes of driving at highway speeds.
At the earliest opportunity, open the
hood and reset the air filter restriction
gauge.
Note: Do not remove the foam filter.
CHANGING THE ENGINE-
MOUNTED AND DIESEL FUEL
CONDITIONER MODULE FUEL
FILTERS - 6.7L DIESEL WARNING
Do not dispose of fuel in the
household refuse or the public
sewage system. Use an authorized
waste disposal facility. Your vehicle has two fuel filters. The first
filter mounts on top of the engine on the
left-hand side. The second filter is inside
the diesel fuel conditioner module. The
module is attached to the fuel tank in
different locations depending on the
configuration of your truck. See table
below for configurations.
Note:
The module is at the front of the fuel
tank or at the front of the aft-axle fuel tank
on some models.
Regular fuel filter changes are an
important part of engine maintenance;
failing to keep with the scheduled
maintenance could lead to engine
performance issues and fuel injection
system damage. See Scheduled
Maintenance (page 581).
Use only recommended service parts
conforming to specifications. See
Motorcraft Parts
(page 423).
Note: Using fuel that has high levels of
impurities may require more frequent filter
replacements than the service interval
specifies.
Diesel Fuel Conditioner Module
Filter
Filter Location
Use the tables below to find the location
of your filter.
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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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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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