2018 FORD F450 SUPER DUTY coolant

Towing a Trailer or Using a Car-top Carrier
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
50 fl oz
(1.4 L) for the engine and 20 fl oz (473 ml) for the secondary cooling system. Operating the
engine with excessive coolant additive may cause overheating which could lead to severe,
permanent engine damage.
Note: After the initial coolant flush and fill at
60,000 mi (96,000 km) or 2400 engine
hours, flush and fill every 45,000 mi (72,000 km) or 1800 engine hours thereafter. Frequent or Extended Idling (Over 10 Minutes Per Hour of Normal Driving) or Frequent
Low-speed Operation if your Vehicle is Used for Stationary Operation
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
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
50 fl oz
(1.4 L) for the engine and 20 fl oz (473 ml) for the secondary cooling system. Operating the
engine with excessive coolant additive may cause overheating which could lead to severe,
permanent engine damage.
Note: After the initial coolant flush and fill at
60,000 mi (96,000 km) or 2400 engine
hours, flush and fill every 45,000 mi (72,000 km) or 1800 engine hours thereafter.
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Frequent Low-speed Operation, Consistent Heavy Traffic Under 25 mph (40 km/h) or
Long Rush-hour Traffic
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
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
50 fl oz
(1.4 L) for the engine and 20 fl oz (473 ml) for the secondary cooling system. Operating the
engine with excessive coolant additive may cause overheating which could lead to severe,
permanent engine damage.
Note: After the initial coolant flush and fill at
60,000 mi (96,000 km) or 2400 engine
hours, flush and fill every 45,000 mi (72,000 km) or 1800 engine hours thereafter. Sustained High-speed Driving at Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (Maximum Loaded Weight
for Vehicle Operation)
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)
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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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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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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
........................................................................\
........... 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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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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