2019 FORD F-450 check engine

Check Every Month
Air filter restriction gauge. 1
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. 1
Holes and slots in the tail pipe to make sure they are functional and clear of debris. 1
1 Diesel vehicles only. 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.
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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.Multi-Point Inspection
Hazard warning system operation
Accessory drive belt or belts
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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C
Cabin Air Filter.................................................151
Capacities and Specifications - 6.2L
................................................................426
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold
Climates........................................................... 430
Specifications...................................................... 427
Capacities and Specifications - 6.7L Diesel
..............................................................431
Engine Oil Specifications................................ 435
Specifications..................................................... 432
Capacities and Specifications - 6.8L
................................................................437
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold
Climates............................................................ 441
Specifications..................................................... 438
Capacities and Specifications.................419
Cargo Lamps
...................................................96
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior.............................. 369
Catalytic Converter
......................................194
On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)................... 195
Readiness for Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) Testing................................................... 195
Center Console
..............................................170
Changing a Bulb..........................................358 Cargo Lamp and Central High Mounted
Brake Lamp Bulbs......................................... 361
Fog Lamp Bulbs................................................. 359
Front Park and Direction Indicator Lamp Bulbs................................................................. 358
Headlamp Bulbs................................................ 358
LED Bulb............................................................... 359
LED Lamps........................................................... 359
License Plate Lamp Bulb................................. 361
Rear Lamps, Brake Lamps, Rear Direction Indicator and Reversing Lamp
Bulbs................................................................. 360
Changing a Fuse...........................................327 Fuses....................................................................... 327
Changing a Road Wheel..........................406 Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly
Information.................................................... 406
Location of the Spare Tire and Tools.........407
Removing the Spare Tire (With Spare Tire Carrier Only)................................................... 407
Tire Change Procedure................................... 409Changing the 12V Battery.........................354
Battery Management System....................... 355
Changing the Crankcase Vent Filter Element.........................................................337
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 6.2L/ 6.8L.................................................................361
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 6.7L Diesel.............................................................362
Air Filter Restriction Gauge............................ 364
Changing the Engine-Mounted and Diesel Fuel Conditioner Module Fuel
Filters - 6.7L Diesel...................................364
Diesel Fuel Conditioner Module Filter................................................................... 365
Engine-mounted Fuel Filter........................... 367
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter...............................................................336
Engine lubrication for severe service operation.......................................................... 337
Changing the Wiper Blades.....................356
Checking MyKey System Status...............67 MyKey Distance..................................................... 67
Number of Admin Keys...................................... 67
Number of MyKeys............................................... 67
Checking the Wiper Blades.....................356
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance.................................................45
Child Restraint Positioning.........................35
Child Safety......................................................20 General Information............................................ 20
Child Safety Locks..........................................37 Left-Hand Side...................................................... 37
Right-Hand Side................................................... 37
Cleaning Leather Seats..............................374 With King Ranch Edition.................................. 375
Without King Ranch Edition........................... 374
Cleaning Products
.......................................369
Materials............................................................... 369
Cleaning the Engine.....................................371
Cleaning the Exhaust - 6.7L Diesel.........371
Cleaning the Exterior
..................................369
Cleaning the Headlamps................................ 370
Exterior Chrome Parts...................................... 370
Exterior Plastic Parts........................................ 370
Stripes or Graphics............................................ 370
Underbody........................................................... 370
Under Hood.......................................................... 370
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Cleaning the Instrument Panel and
Instrument Cluster Lens.........................374
Cleaning the Interior....................................372
Cleaning the Wheels...................................376
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades............................................................372
Clearing All MyKeys.......................................67
Climate............................................................525 Accessing Rear Climate Controls.................527
Accessing the Climate Control Menu.........525
Directing the Airflow......................................... 525
Rear Climate Control Lock Indicator...........527
Setting the Blower Motor Speed.................525
Setting the Temperature................................. 525
Switching Auto Mode On and Off...............525
Switching Dual Zone Mode On and Off...................................................................... 526
Switching Maximum Air Conditioning On and Off.............................................................. 526
Switching Maximum Defrost On and Off...................................................................... 526
Switching Rear Auto Mode On and Off....................................................................... 527
Switching Recirculated Air On and Off....................................................................... 527
Switching the Air Conditioning On and Off....................................................................... 525
Switching the Climate Controlled Seats On and Off.............................................................. 526
Switching the Climate Control On and Off...................................................................... 526
Switching the Heated Exterior Mirrors On and Off.............................................................. 526
Switching the Heated Rear Window On and Off...................................................................... 526
Switching the Heated Seats On and Off...................................................................... 526
Switching the Heated Steering Wheel On and Off.............................................................. 526
Switching the Heated Windshield On and Off...................................................................... 526
Switching the Rear Climate Controlled Seats On and Off........................................... 527
Switching the Rear Heated Seats On and Off....................................................................... 527
Switching the Rear Ventilated Seats On and Off.............................................................. 527Switching the Ventilated Seats On and
Off....................................................................... 527
Climate Control.............................................145
Climate Controlled Seats..........................162 Cooled Seats........................................................ 162
Heated Seats........................................................ 162
Coolant Check See: Engine Coolant Check - 6.2L/6.8L.....339
See: Engine Coolant Check - 6.7L
Diesel................................................................. 343
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator
.......56
Creating a MyKey...........................................66
Programming or Changing Configurable
Settings.............................................................. 66
Cross Traffic Alert
........................................258
False Alerts.......................................................... 260
Switching the System Off and On..............260
System Errors..................................................... 260
System Lights, Messages and Audible Alerts................................................................. 259
System Limitations........................................... 260
Using the System.............................................. 258
Cruise Control.................................................86 Principle of Operation....................................... 241
Cruise control See: Using Cruise Control................................ 241
Customer Assistance...................................311
D
Data Recording
................................................10
Comfort, Convenience and Entertainment
Data....................................................................... 12
Event Data................................................................. 11
Service Data............................................................. 11
Services That Third Parties Provide...............12
Services That We Provide.................................. 12
Vehicles With a Modem...................................... 12
Vehicles With an Emergency Call System.................................................................. 13
Vehicles With SYNC............................................. 13
Daytime Running Lamps.............................93 Type One - Conventional
(Non-Configurable)....................................... 93
Type Two - Configurable................................... 93
Diesel Particulate Filter
.............................200
Oxidation Catalytic Converter and Diesel
Particulate Filter System............................ 201
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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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Turbo Boost Gauge...........................................
106
Type 1 and 2.......................................................... 104
Type 3..................................................................... 105
Gearbox See: Transmission............................................. 206
General Information on Radio Frequencies...................................................58
Intelligent Access................................................. 58
General Maintenance Information.......580 Multi-Point Inspection..................................... 583
Owner Checks and Services........................... 581
Protecting Your Investment.......................... 580
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?......................... 580
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?.................................................... 580
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada..........................................................314
Getting the Services You Need.................311 Away From Home................................................ 311
Global Opening..............................................98 Opening the Windows....................................... 98
H
Handbrake See: Parking Brake............................................. 225
Hazard Flashers...........................................305
HDC See: Using Hill Descent Control.....................231
Headlamp Adjusting See: Adjusting the Headlamps..................... 356
Headrest See: Head Restraints......................................... 152
Head Restraints.............................................152
Adjusting the Head Restraint......................... 153
Heated Exterior Mirrors................................151
Heated Rear Window..................................150
Heated Seats.................................................160 Rear Heated Seats.............................................. 161
Heated Steering Wheel
................................87
Heating See: Climate Control......................................... 145
Hill Start Assist.............................................225 Switching the System On and Off..............226
Using Hill Start Assist....................................... 226Hints on Controlling the Interior
Climate..........................................................148
Defogging the Side Windows in Cold Weather............................................................ 150
General Hints....................................................... 148
Quickly Cooling the Interior............................ 149
Quickly Heating the Interior............................ 149
Recommended Settings for Cooling..........150
Recommended Settings for Heating..........149
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes............................................................225
Home Screen
................................................507
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood..........329
I
Ignition Switch
................................................173
In California (U.S. Only)..............................312
Information Display Control
.......................87
Information Displays.....................................112
General Information............................................ 112
Information Messages
................................128
4WD........................................................................\
. 144
Adaptive Cruise Control................................... 129
Adaptive Steering............................................... 130
AdvanceTrac and Traction Control..............130
Airbag....................................................................... 131
Alarm and Security.............................................. 131
Automatic Engine Shutdown.......................... 131
Battery and Charging System........................ 132
Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert System.................................................... 132
Diesel Messages.................................................. 133
Doors and Locks.................................................. 135
Driver Alert............................................................ 136
Drivetrain................................................................ 136
Engine..................................................................... 136
Fuel........................................................................\
... 137
Keys and Intelligent Access............................. 137
Lane Keeping System....................................... 138
Maintenance........................................................ 138
MyKey...................................................................... 139
Off Road................................................................. 139
Park Aid.................................................................. 140
Park Brake............................................................. 140
Power Steering..................................................... 141
Pre-Collision Assist............................................. 141
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