2019 FORD F-450 trailer

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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Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/
Touchscreen Display...............................446
Adjusting the Volume...................................... 446
Changing Radio Stations............................... 446
Selecting the Audio Modes............................ 447
Setting a Memory Preset................................ 447
Switching the Audio Unit On and Off.........447
Using Seek, Fast Forward and Reverse............................................................. 447
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/ FM..................................................................444
Accessing the Auxiliary Media Sources............................................................ 444
Accessing the Menu......................................... 444
Adjusting the Volume...................................... 445
Changing Radio Stations................................ 445
Displaying the Clock......................................... 445
Selecting the Audio Modes........................... 445
Setting the Memory Presets......................... 445
Switching the Audio Unit On and Off........445
Using Seek, Fast Forward and Reverse............................................................. 445
Autolamps
........................................................92
Windshield Wiper Activated
Headlamps........................................................ 92
Automatic Climate Control......................146 Directing the Airflow.......................................... 146
Setting the Blower Motor Speed................... 147
Setting the Temperature.................................. 147
Switching Auto Mode On and Off.................147
Switching Dual Zone Mode On and Off........................................................................\
147
Switching Maximum Air Conditioning On and Off............................................................... 147
Switching Maximum Defrost On and Off....................................................................... 148
Switching Recirculated Air On and Off....................................................................... 148
Switching the Air Conditioning On and Off........................................................................\
147
Switching the Climate Control On and Off........................................................................\
147
Automatic High Beam Control..................93 Automatic High Beam Indicator..................... 94
Switching the System On and Off.................94
Automatic Transmission
..........................206
Brake-Shift Interlock........................................ 209If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud or
Snow.................................................................. 210
Understanding the Shift Positions of Your Automatic Transmission........................... 206
Understanding your SelectShift Automatic ™ transmission........................ 208
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check............................................................346
Checking Automatic Transmission Fluid.................................................................... 347
Autowipers.......................................................89
Auxiliary Power Points...............................168 400 Watt AC Power Point.............................. 168
DC Power Point................................................... 168
Locations............................................................... 169
Auxiliary Switches
........................................574
Upfitter Interface Module................................ 577
B
Battery See: Changing the 12V Battery..................... 354
Bed Extender
....................................................76
Grocery mode......................................................... 77
Tailgate mode........................................................ 76
Bed Ramps
.....................................................270
Installing the Ramp Holder............................ 272
Stowing the Bed Ramp.................................... 272
Using the Bed Ramp.......................................... 271
Blind Spot Information System..............253 Blind Spot Information System with Trailer
Tow..................................................................... 255
Switching the System Off and On...............257
System Errors....................................................... 257
Using the System............................................... 254
BLIS See: Blind Spot Information System..........253
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood..........329
Booster Seats..................................................33 Types of Booster Seats...................................... 33
Brake Fluid Check........................................350
Brakes...............................................................223 General Information.......................................... 223
Breaking-In....................................................299
Bulb Specification Chart..........................442
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Regeneration......................................................
200
Digital Radio...................................................451 HD Radio Reception and Station
Troubleshooting............................................ 452
Direction Indicators.......................................95
Doors and Locks.............................................69
Draining the Fuel Filter Water Trap - 6.7L Diesel..............................................................351
Draining the Diesel Fuel Conditioner Module.............................................................. 352
Filter Location...................................................... 351
Driver Alert.....................................................249 Using Driver Alert............................................... 249
Driver and Passenger Airbags...................48 Children and Airbags........................................... 53
Passenger Airbag On and Off Switch .........48
Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating Adjustment........................................................ 53
Driving Aids
....................................................249
Driving Hints..................................................299
Driving Through Water..............................300
DRL See: Daytime Running Lamps......................... 93
E
Economical Driving.....................................299
Electromagnetic Compatibility
.............608
Electronic Locking Differential.................221 Activating the Electronic Locking
Differential........................................................ 221
Emission Law.................................................193 Noise Emissions Warranty, Prohibited
Tampering Acts and Maintenance..........194
Tampering With a Noise Control System............................................................... 193
End User License Agreement..................610 VEHICLE SOFTWARE END USER LICENSE
AGREEMENT (EULA) ................................. 610
Engine Block Heater.....................................181 Using the Engine Block Heater...................... 182
Engine Coolant Check - 6.2L/6.8L........339 Adding Coolant.................................................. 340
Engine Coolant Temperature Management
.................................................. 342
Fail-Safe Cooling................................................ 341
Recycled Coolant.............................................. 340
Severe Climates.................................................. 341Engine Coolant Check - 6.7L
Diesel.............................................................343
Adding Coolant................................................... 343
Coolant Change................................................. 346
Engine and Secondary Cooling System Refill Procedure............................................. 345
Engine-driven Cooling Fan............................. 346
Recycled Coolant............................................... 345
Severe Climates................................................. 346
Engine Emission Control
............................193
Engine Idle Shutdown..................................181
Engine Immobilizer See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 78
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....................419 Drivebelt Routing................................................ 419
Engine Specifications - 6.7L Diesel.......419 Drivebelt Routing............................................... 420
Engine Specifications - 6.8L...................420 Drivebelt Routing................................................ 421
Entertainment...............................................515 AM/FM Radio....................................................... 516
Apps........................................................................\
524
Bluetooth Stereo or USB................................ 523
CD (If equipped)................................................ 522
HD Radio ™ Information (If
Available)......................................................... 519
SiriusXM® Satellite Radio (If Activated)......................................................... 517
Sources................................................................... 516
Supported Media Players, Formats and Metadata Information................................ 524
USB Ports............................................................. 524
Environment......................................................17
Essential Towing Checks..........................287 Before Towing a Trailer.................................... 294
Dynamic Hitching Using the Rear View Camera System............................................ 288
Hitches.................................................................. 289
Integrated Trailer Brake Controller..............292
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Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal
Watercraft (PWC)........................................ 295
Safety Chains....................................................... 291
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.................................16
Exterior Mirrors................................................98 Blind Spot Information System.................... 100
Clearance Lamps .............................................. 100
Direction Indicator Mirrors ............................. 100
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors............................... 98
Heated Exterior Mirrors ................................... 100
Memory Mirrors .................................................. 100
Power Exterior Mirrors........................................ 98
PowerScope ™ Power Telescoping
Mirrors................................................................. 99
Puddle Lamps..................................................... 100
Spot Lamps......................................................... 100
Telescoping Mirrors............................................. 99
Trailer Towing Camera System..................... 100
F
Fastening the Seatbelts
..............................39
Fastening the Cinch Tongue............................ 40
Rear Inflatable Seatbelt..................................... 42
Seatbelt Locking Modes..................................... 41
Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy...............40
Using the Seatbelt with Cinch Tongue (Front Center Seat on Super Cab and
Crew Cab).......................................................... 39
Fire Extinguisher
..........................................305
Flat Tire See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 406
Floor Mats......................................................300
Fog Lamps - Front See: Front Fog Lamps........................................ 94
Foot Pedals See: Adjusting the Pedals................................. 88
Ford Credit
.........................................................14
US Only..................................................................... 14
Ford Protect...................................................578 Ford Protect Extended Service Plan
(CANADA ONLY)........................................... 579Ford Protect Extended Service Plans (U.S.
Only).................................................................. 578
Four-Wheel Drive
..........................................212
Front Fog Lamps............................................94
Front Seat Armrest......................................163 ........................................................................\
........... 163
Fuel and Refueling
.......................................183
Fuel Consumption........................................192
Advertised Capacity.......................................... 192
Fuel Economy...................................................... 192
Fuel Filter - 6.2L/6.8L.................................353
Fuel Quality - Diesel....................................185 Biodiesel................................................................ 186
Diesel Fuel Additives......................................... 187
Fuel Requirements - Choosing The Right Fuel: Vehicles Operated Where Ultra Low
Sulfur Diesel Fuel Is Not Required ..........185
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) ...................... 185
Fuel Quality - E85........................................184 Choosing the Right Fuel - Flex Fuel
Vehicles............................................................. 184
Switching Between E85 and Gasoline............................................................ 185
Fuel Quality - Gasoline...............................187 Choosing the Right Fuel................................... 187
Fuel Shutoff..................................................305
Fuses.................................................................318
Fuse Specification Chart...........................318 Passenger Compartment Fuse
Panel.................................................................. 324
Power Distribution Box..................................... 318
G
Garage Door Opener
...................................164
Garage Door Opener See: Universal Garage Door Opener...........164
Gauges
.............................................................104
DEF Gauge............................................................ 106
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge..........106
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge............................. 106
Fuel Gauge............................................................ 106
Transmission Fluid Temperature Gauge................................................................ 106
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Remote Start........................................................
142
Seats........................................................................\
142
Starting System .................................................. 142
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.................. 142
Trailer....................................................................... 143
Installing Child Restraints...........................22 Child Seats.............................................................. 22
Combining Seatbelt and LATCH Lower Anchors for Attaching Child Safety
Seats.................................................................... 30
Front Seat Tether Strap Attachment (Regular Cab).................................................... 31
Rear Seat Tether Strap Attachment (Crew Cab and Super Cab)....................................... 32
Use of Inboard Lower Anchors from the Outboard Seating Positions (Center
Seating Use) .................................................... 30
Using Inflatable Seatbelts (Rear Seat Outboard Positions)...................................... 26
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts (Except Front Center Position of Super Cab and Crew
Cab)...................................................................... 22
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts (Front Center Position of Super Cab and Crew
Cab)...................................................................... 24
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH)........................................... 28
Using Tether Straps............................................ 30
Instrument Cluster.......................................104
Instrument Lighting Dimmer.....................92
Instrument Panel............................................18
Interior Lamps.................................................95 Front Interior Lamp............................................. 95
Rear Interior Lamps............................................ 96
Interior Mirror
.................................................100
Auto-Dimming Mirror......................................... 101
Manual Dimming Mirror.................................... 101
Introduction.........................................................7
J
Jump Starting the Vehicle........................306 Connecting the Jumper Cables................... 306
Jump Starting...................................................... 307
Preparing Your Vehicle.................................... 306
Removing the Jumper Cables....................... 307K
Keyless Entry
....................................................72
SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRY
KEYPAD............................................................... 72
Keyless Starting
.............................................174
Ignition Modes...................................................... 174
Keys and Remote Controls.........................58
L
Lane Keeping System
................................250
Switching the System On and Off................251
System Display................................................... 252
System Settings.................................................. 251
Troubleshooting................................................. 252
Lighting Control...............................................91 Flashing the Headlamp High Beam..............92
Headlamp High Beam......................................... 91
Lighting...............................................................91 General Information............................................. 91
Limited Slip Differential..............................221
Load Carrying
................................................266
Load Limit......................................................266
Special Loading Instructions for Owners of
Pick-up Trucks and Utility-type
Vehicles............................................................. 270
Vehicle Loading - with and without a Trailer................................................................ 266
Locking and Unlocking................................69 Activating Intelligent Access........................... 69
Autolock.................................................................... 71
Battery Saver........................................................... 71
Illuminated Entry.................................................... 71
Power Door Locks................................................ 69
Remote Control.................................................... 69
Smart Unlock......................................................... 70
Smart Unlocks for Intelligent Access Keys...................................................................... 70
Lug Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 406
M
Maintenance.................................................329 General Information......................................... 329
Manual Climate Control
.............................145
Directing the Airflow.......................................... 145
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Power Windows..............................................97
Accessory Delay................................................... 98
Bounce-Back.......................................................... 97
One-Touch Up or Down..................................... 97
Window Lock......................................................... 98
Pre-Collision Assist
.....................................262
Blocked Sensors................................................ 264
System Limitations........................................... 264
Using the System............................................... 263
Protecting the Environment........................17
Puncture See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 406
R
Rear Axle
..........................................................221
Rear Parking Aid...........................................233 Obstacle Distance Indicator.......................... 234
Rear Seats
.......................................................159
Folding Up the Rear Seat Cushion ..............159
Rear Under Seat Storage................................ 160
Returning the Seat to the Seating Position.............................................................. 159
Rear View Camera.......................................234 Camera Guidelines............................................ 235
Obstacle Distance Indicator.......................... 236
Rear Camera Delay........................................... 236
Using the Rear View Camera System........235
Rear View Camera See: Rear View Camera................................... 234
Recommended Towing Weights...........283 Calculating the Maximum Loaded Trailer
Weight for Your Vehicle.............................. 286
Refueling - Diesel.........................................189 Dual Fuel Tanks................................................... 192
Fueling Tips.......................................................... 190
Refueling................................................................. 191
Refueling - Gasoline....................................188 Fuel Filler Cap...................................................... 189
Remote Control..............................................58 Car Finder................................................................ 63
Integrated Keyhead Transmitter.................... 58
Intelligent Access Key......................................... 59
Memory Feature................................................... 62
Remote Start......................................................... 63
Replacing the Battery........................................ 60
Sounding the Panic Alarm................................ 63Remote Start...................................................151
Automatic Settings............................................. 151
Removing the Tailgate
..................................74
Repairing Minor Paint Damage...............376
Replacement Parts Recommendation........................................14
Collision Repairs.................................................... 14
Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical Repairs.................................................................. 14
Warranty on Replacement Parts..................... 14
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control............................................................64
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)...............................................................316
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)...............................................................316
Roadside Assistance.................................304 Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting Roadside
Assistance....................................................... 305
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Getting Roadside Assistance................................... 304
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Using Roadside Assistance................................... 304
Roadside Emergencies
.............................304
Running-In See: Breaking-In................................................. 299
Running Out of Fuel....................................188
S
Safety Canopy ™
............................................55
Safety Precautions......................................183
Satellite Radio..............................................453
Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number
(ESN)................................................................ 454
Satellite Radio Reception Factors..............454
SiriusXM Satellite Radio Service.................454
Troubleshooting................................................. 455
Scheduled Maintenance Record............597
Scheduled Maintenance..........................580
Seatbelt Extensions......................................46
Seatbelt Height Adjustment......................43
Seatbelt Reminder
........................................44
Belt-Minder™........................................................ 44
Seatbelts...........................................................38 Principle of Operation........................................ 38
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Starting and Stopping the Engine..........173
General Information........................................... 173
Steering...........................................................260 Adaptive Learning............................................. 262
Adaptive Steering.............................................. 262
Electronic Variable Overlay Power Steering............................................................. 261
Hydraulic Power Steering............................... 260
Steering Wheel
...............................................84
Storage Compartments.............................170
Sunroof See: Moonroof..................................................... 102
Sun Visors
........................................................101
Illuminated Vanity Mirror................................. 102
Supplementary Restraints System..........47 Principle of Operation......................................... 47
Switching Off the Engine - 6.7L Diesel...............................................................181
Symbols Glossary.............................................8
SYNC™ 3........................................................495 General Information......................................... 495
SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting......................558
SYNC™ Applications and Services
.......473
911 Assist............................................................... 473
SYNC Mobile Apps............................................ 475
SYNC™............................................................457 General Information.......................................... 457
SYNC™ Troubleshooting
.........................487
T
Tailgate Lock
....................................................74
Tailgate Step....................................................75
Closing the Step.................................................... 76
Opening the Step................................................. 75
Tailgate...............................................................74
Technical Specifications See: Capacities and Specifications.............419
Terrain Control
...............................................231
Principle of Operation....................................... 231
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only)........................313
Tire Care
...........................................................381
Glossary of Tire Terminology......................... 382
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading.............................................................. 381
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall........................................................... 383Temperature A B C............................................
382
Traction AA A B C............................................... 381
Treadwear............................................................. 381
Tire Pressure Monitoring System..........398 Trailer Tire Pressure Monitoring
System............................................................. 405
Vehicle Tire Pressure Monitoring System............................................................. 398
Tires See: Wheels and Tires..................................... 379
Towing a Trailer.............................................273 Load Placement................................................. 274
Towing Points
...............................................309
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels.........................................................296
Emergency Towing........................................... 296
Recreational Towing........................................ 296
Towing..............................................................273
Traction Control
............................................227
Principle of Operation....................................... 227
Trailer Reversing Aids
..................................275
Principle of Operation...................................... 275
Setting Up Trailer Reverse Guidance..........275
Trailer Reverse Guidance................................. 275
Troubleshooting................................................. 279
Using Trailer Reverse Guidance.................... 278
Trailer Sway Control...................................282
Transfer Case Fluid Check
.......................349
Transmission Code Designation............425
Transmission.................................................206
Transporting the Vehicle
..........................308
Type Approvals............................................636
China...................................................................... 646
Radio Frequency Certification for Keys and Remote Controls.......................................... 646
Radio Frequency Certifications for Blind Spot Information System.......................... 644
Radio Frequency Certifications for Body Control Module............................................. 646
Radio Frequency Certifications for Cruise Control Module............................................. 646
Radio Frequency Certifications for Mid Range Radar................................................... 638
Radio Frequency Certifications for Passive Anti-Theft System....................................... 639
Radio Frequency Certifications for Radio Transceiver Module...................................... 642
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Radio Frequency Certifications for SYNC
3........................................................................\
.. 646
Radio Frequency Certifications for Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensor(s)...............636
Radio Frequency Certifications for Wireless Charging........................................................... 645
Radio Frequency Statement for Audio Unit..................................................................... 647
U
Under Hood Overview - 6.2L..................330
Under Hood Overview - 6.7L Diesel.......331 F-Super Duty........................................................ 331
Scheduled Maintenance................................. 332
Under Hood Overview - 6.8L...................333
Under Seat Storage.....................................170 Rear Under Seat Storage................................. 170
Universal Garage Door Opener...............164 HomeLink Wireless Control System...........164
USB Port
.........................................................456
Using Adaptive Cruise Control................242 Automatic Cancellation.................................. 246
Blocked Sensor................................................... 247
Canceling the Set Speed................................ 245
Changing the Set Speed................................. 245
Detection Issues................................................ 246
Following a Vehicle........................................... 243
Hilly Condition and Trailer Tow Usage................................................................ 246
Overriding the Set Speed............................... 245
Resuming the Set Speed................................ 245
Setting the Adaptive Cruise Speed.............243
Setting the Gap Distance............................... 244
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control Off...................................................................... 246
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control On....................................................................... 243
Switching to Normal Cruise Control...........248
System Not Available....................................... 247
Using Cruise Control....................................241 Canceling the Set Speed................................ 242
Changing the Set Speed.................................. 241
Resuming the Set Speed................................ 242
Setting the Cruise Speed................................. 241
Switching Cruise Control Off......................... 242
Switching Cruise Control On.......................... 241Using Four-Wheel Drive
.............................212
4WD Indicator Lights......................................... 213
Driving Off-Road With Truck and Utility Vehicles............................................................. 216
Electronic Shift-On-the-Fly (ESOF) 4WD system................................................................ 212
How Your Vehicle Differs From Other Vehicles............................................................. 216
Manual Shift On Stop (MSOS) 4WD system................................................................ 212
Using a Manual Shift On Stop (MSOS) 4WD system.................................................... 213
Using the Electronic Shift on the Fly 4WD system................................................................ 215
Using Hill Descent Control
........................231
Hill descent modes............................................ 231
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems...........................................................67
Using Power Running Boards....................82 Automatic Power Deploy.................................. 82
Automatic Power Stow...................................... 82
Bounce-back......................................................... 83
Enabling and Disabling...................................... 83
Manual Power Deploy........................................ 82
Using Snow Chains.....................................397
Using Stability Control...............................229 AdvanceTrac® with Roll Stability Control ™
(RSC®)............................................................. 229
Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player.............................................................478
Accessing Your USB Song Library...............482
Bluetooth Devices and System Settings............................................................ 484
Connecting Your Digital Media Player to the USB Port........................................................... 478
Media Menu Features....................................... 481
Media Voice Commands................................. 479
USB 2..................................................................... 484
Voice Commands for Audio Sources.........485
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone.............461 Accessing Features through the Phone
Menu................................................................. 466
Accessing Your Phone Settings................... 469
Bluetooth Devices............................................. 470
Making Calls........................................................ 465
Pairing a Phone for the First Time...............462
Pairing Subsequent Phones.......................... 463
Phone Options during an Active Call.........465
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