VEHICLE INSPECTION
INFORMATION
To make sure your vehicle is ready to
operate, conduct a pre-trip inspection at
the beginning of each work period. Follow
the steps listed in this section to verify a
proper vehicle inspection procedure.
WARNING: Exercise great caution
when working on a vehicle equipped with
an automatic fan clutch. The fan starts
in motion only after the engine coolant
reaches a predetermined temperature
or the refrigerant pressure (if equipped
with air conditioning) reaches a
predetermined setting. The fan starts at
this point with no advance warning.
Never reach near, or permit objects to
protrude into, the fan blade radius while
the engine is running as this could result
in vehicle damage, personal injury or
death. WARNING:
Do not operate the
vehicle if any suspension conditions
listed in the following charts are evident.
Loss of steering or suspension could
result in property damage, personal injury
or death. WARNING:
If a wheel must be
changed, obtain expert tire service help.
Mounting and un-mounting of tires
should only be performed by a qualified
technician using necessary safety
procedures and equipment, otherwise
the result could be property damage,
personal injury or death.
Note: Always make sure you apply the
parking brake before starting the engine. Engine compartment (with engine off)
Use the dipstick to verify the oil level is in the proper operating
range. See
Engine Oil Dipstick (page 192).
Engine oil
Look through the plastic reservoir and verify the coolant level
is within the proper operating range. Do not remove the
pressure cap until the coolant has cooled. See
Engine
Coolant Check (page 200).
Engine coolant
Verify that the fluid level is in the proper operating range. See
Power Steering Fluid Check
(page 206).
Power steering fluid
Remove the master cylinder caps and inspect the fluid level.
See
Brake Fluid Check (page 205).
Brake fluid
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Engine compartment (with engine off)
Inspect for glazing, fraying or cracking. There should be no
more than 5-7 cracks per rib, per 1 in (2.5 cm)
Belts (fan, alternator,
water pump and air
conditioning
compressor)
Inspect for signs of fluid puddles or dripping fluid on the
ground under the engine, or the underside of the engine.
Fluid leaks
Inspect for debris that may have collected on the HVAC air
inlet grille or inside the exterior module as this may reduce
system performance.
HVAC air inlet Engine starting (with parking brake applied)
Before entering the cab, verify that the vehicle is equipped
with spare electrical fuses (if used), three red reflective
triangles, a properly charged and rated fire extinguisher and
wheel chocks.
Safety and emergency
equipment
Walk around the vehicle and verify all steps and grab handles,
inside and out (as well as behind), are tight and clean. Use
extreme caution and a three-point stance at all times.
Inspect door latches for proper closing, latching and locking.
Set the parking brake. Make sure the gearshift lever is in
neutral (N) or park (P) (if equipped with a park position).
Starting the engine
Diesel engine:
Turn the key to the on position. Turn the key
to start when the wait to start indicator light in the instrument
cluster turns off.
Gasoline engine:
Turn the key to start, and then release it
as soon as the engine starts.
Verify pressure builds to normal operating range.
Engine oil pressure
A tone indicating low air pressure should sound immediately
after the engine starts but before the compressor has built-
up pressure. The tone should stop when the air pressure
reaches
70 psi (483 kPa). Let the air pressure build to
governed cutout pressure, which should occur between
115– 130 psi (793–896 kPa)
.
Low air pressure warning
tone (if equipped with an
air compressor)
Press the accelerator and verify that it operates smoothly,
without any binding or irregular feel. Release the pedal and
verify the engine returns to idle speed immediately.
Accelerator
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4.
Make sure that the sealing surfaces on
the filter housing and cover are clean
and free of debris.
5. Install the new filter element.
6. Install the filter cover.
7. Install the bolts finger-tight. 8.
Fully tighten all of the bolts to between
3–4 lb.ft (4.5–6 Nm) in the sequence
shown.
9. Record the engine mileage and update
the service log accordingly.
OIL CHANGE INDICATOR
RESET
Use the information display controls on
the steering wheel to reset the oil change
indicator. See
General Information
(page 64). ENGINE COOLANT CHECK -
6.7L DIESEL WARNING:
Do not remove the
coolant reservoir cap when the engine is
on or the cooling system is hot. Wait 10
minutes for the cooling system to cool
down. Cover the coolant reservoir cap
with a thick cloth to prevent the
possibility of scalding and slowly remove
the cap. Failure to follow this instruction
could result in personal injury. WARNING:
Do not put coolant in
the windshield washer reservoir. If
sprayed on the windshield, coolant could
make it difficult to see through the
windshield. WARNING:
To reduce the risk of
personal injury, make sure the engine is
cool before unscrewing the coolant
pressure relief cap. The cooling system
is under pressure. Steam and hot liquid
can come out forcefully when you loosen
the cap slightly. WARNING:
Do not add coolant
further than the MAX mark.
When the engine is cold, check the
concentration and level of the coolant at
the intervals listed in the scheduled
maintenance information. See Scheduled
Maintenance
(page 322).
Note: Make sure that the coolant level is
between the
MIN and MAX marks on the
coolant reservoir.
Note: Coolant expands when it is hot. The
level may extend beyond the
MAX mark.
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WAXING
Regular waxing is necessary to protect your
car's paint from the elements. We
recommend that you wash and wax the
painted surface once or twice a year.
When washing and waxing, park your
vehicle in a shaded area out of direct
sunlight. Always wash your vehicle before
applying wax.
•
Use a quality wax that does not contain
abrasives.
• Follow the manufacturer ’s instructions
to apply and remove the wax.
• Apply a small amount of wax in a
back-and-forth motion, not in circles.
• Do not allow wax to come in contact
with any non-body (low-gloss black)
colored trim. The wax will discolor or
stain the parts over time.
•Roof racks.
• Bumpers.
• Grained door handles.
• Side moldings.
• Mirror housings.
• Windshield cowl area.
• Do not apply wax to glass areas.
• After waxing, your car's paint should
feel smooth, and be free of streaks and
smudges.
CLEANING THE ENGINE
Engines are more efficient when they are
clean because grease and dirt buildup keep
the engine warmer than normal. When washing:
•
Take care when using a power washer
to clean the engine. The high-pressure
fluid could penetrate the sealed parts
and cause damage.
• Do not spray a hot engine with cold
water to avoid cracking the engine
block or other engine components.
• Spray Motorcraft Engine Shampoo and
Degreaser on all parts that require
cleaning and pressure rinse clean. In
Canada, use Motorcraft Engine
Shampoo.
Note: If your vehicle has an engine cover
remove the cover before application of
Motorcraft Engine Shampoo and Degreaser.
Immediately rinse away any over spray.
• Never wash or rinse the engine while it
is hot or running; water in the running
engine may cause internal damage.
• Never wash or rinse any ignition coil,
spark plug wire or spark plug well, or
the area in and around these locations.
• Cover the battery, power distribution
box, and air filter assembly to prevent
water damage when cleaning the
engine.
CLEANING THE WINDOWS AND
WIPER BLADES
Car wash chemicals and environmental
fallout can result in windshield and wiper
blade contamination. Dirty windshield and
wipers will result in poor windshield wiper
operation. Keep the windshield and wiper
blades clean to maintain windshield wiper
performance.
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Cooling system
•
Protect against freezing temperatures.
• When removing your vehicle from
storage, check coolant fluid level.
Confirm that there are no cooling
system leaks and that fluid is at the
recommended level.
Battery
• Check and recharge as necessary. Keep
connections clean.
• If storing your vehicle for more than 30
days without recharging the battery,
we recommend that you disconnect
the battery cables to maintain battery
charge for quick starting.
Note: It is necessary to reset memory
features if battery cables are disconnected.
Brakes
• Make sure the brakes and parking brake
release fully.
Tires
• Maintain recommended air pressure.
Miscellaneous
• Make sure all linkages, cables, levers
and pins under your vehicle are covered
with grease to prevent rust.
• Move vehicles at least 25 ft (7.5 m)
every 15 days to lubricate working parts
and prevent corrosion.
Removing Vehicle From Storage
When your vehicle is ready to come out of
storage, do the following:
• Wash your vehicle to remove any dirt
or grease film build-up on window
surfaces.
• Check windshield wipers for any
deterioration. •
Check under the hood for any foreign
material that may have collected
during storage such as mice or squirrel
nests.
• Check the exhaust for any foreign
material that may have collected
during storage.
• Check tire pressures and set tire
inflation per the Tire Label.
• Check brake pedal operation. Drive
your vehicle
15 ft (4.5 m) back and
forth to remove rust build-up.
• Check fluid levels (including coolant,
oil and gas) to make sure there are no
leaks, and fluids are at recommended
levels.
• If you remove the battery, clean the
battery cable ends and check for
damage.
Contact an authorized dealer if you have
any concerns or issues.
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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
Horn operation
Accessory drive belt(s)
Radiator, cooler, heater and A/C hoses
Battery performance
Suspension component for leaks ordamage
Engine air filter
Steering and linkage
Exhaust system
Tires (including spare) for wear and properpressure2
Exterior lamps operation
Windshield for cracks, chips or pits
Fluid levels 1
; fill if necessary
Washer spray and wiper operation
For oil and fluid leaks
Hazard warning system operation
Hood rest for lubrication
1 Brake, coolant recovery reservoir, automatic transmission, power steering 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. NORMAL SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE
Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor™
(Diesel Engine Only)
Your diesel engine is equipped with an
Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor that determines
when you should change the engine oil
based on how your vehicle is used. By using
several important factors in its
calculations, the monitor helps reduce the
cost of owning your vehicle and reduces
environmental waste at the same time.
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Engine Oil Pressure Gauge................................
57
Fuel Gauge.............................................................. 57
Gasoline Engines.................................................. 56
Gauge Package...................................................... 57
Information Display............................................. 58
Transmission Fluid Temperature Gauge................................................................... 57
Gearbox See: Transmission............................................... 115
General Driving Points................................149
Backing Up............................................................ 149
General Information.......................................... 149
Parking .................................................................... 150
General Information on Radio Frequencies..................................................40
General Maintenance Information
........322
Multi-point Inspection..................................... 326
Owner Checks and Services.......................... 324
Protecting Your Investment........................... 322
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?.......................... 322
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?..................................................... 322
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada..........................................................163
Getting the Services You Need...............160 Away From Home.............................................. 160
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Handbrake See: Parking Brake.............................................. 123
Hazard Flashers
.............................................155
Headlamp Adjusting See: Adjusting the Headlamps...................... 210
Headlamp Removal See: Removing a Headlamp........................... 212
Headrest See: Head Restraints........................................... 75
Head Restraints...............................................75 Adjusting the Head Restraint........................... 76
Heated Exterior Mirrors.................................74
Heating See: Climate Control........................................... 72
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate
............................................................73
Defogging the Side Windows in Cold
Weather............................................................... 74
General Hints.......................................................... 73Quickly Cooling the Interior...............................
73
Quickly Heating the Interior.............................. 73
Recommended Settings for Cooling.............73
Recommended Settings for Heating............73
Vehicle Stationary for Extended Periods During Extreme High Ambient
Temperatures.................................................... 74
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes.............................................................123
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood...........188
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Ignition Switch
................................................86
In California (U.S. Only)..............................161
Information Display Control.......................47
Information Displays
....................................64
General Information........................................... 64
Information Messages
..................................67
Diesel Messages................................................... 67
Engine....................................................................... 70
Fuel........................................................................\
.... 70
Key........................................................................\
....... 71
Maintenance............................................................ 71
Park Brake................................................................. 71
Installing Child Restraints...........................20 Child Restraints..................................................... 20
Tether Strap Attachment.................................. 26
Using Cinch Tongue Lap and Shoulder Belts (All Front Center, Super Cab and Crew
Cab Rear Center Positions)......................... 23
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts.......................... 21
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH)............................................ 25
Using Tether Straps............................................. 25
Instrument Cluster
........................................56
Instrument Lighting Dimmer.....................50
Instrument Panel Overview.........................17
Interior Lamps
..................................................51
Interior Mirror...................................................55
Introduction.........................................................7
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Jump Starting the Vehicle.........................156 Connecting the Jumper Cables..................... 156
Jump Starting....................................................... 157
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Using Cruise Control....................................138
Canceling the Set Speed................................. 138
Changing the Set Speed.................................. 138
Resuming the Set Speed................................. 139
Setting the Cruise Speed................................. 138
Switching Cruise Control Off.......................... 139
Switching Cruise Control On.......................... 138
Using Snow Chains......................................251
Using Stability Control...............................136
Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player............................................................303
Accessing Your Play Menu............................. 308
Connecting Your Digital Media Player to the USB Port.......................................................... 303
Media Menu Features...................................... 306
Media Voice Commands................................ 305
System Settings.................................................. 310
What's Playing?................................................ 304
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone
.............291
Accessing Features Through the Phone
Menu................................................................. 296
Accessing Your Phone Settings................... 299
Making a Call....................................................... 294
Pairing a Cell Phone for the First Time.................................................................... 291
Pairing Subsequent Cell Phones.................292
Phone Options during an Active Call.........294
Phone Voice Commands................................ 293
Receiving Calls................................................... 294
System Settings................................................ 300
Text Messaging................................................... 297
Using Traction Control - Vehicles With: Air Brakes
......................................................133
System Indicator Light...................................... 133
Using Traction Control - Vehicles With: Hydraulic Brakes........................................133
System Indicator Light...................................... 134
Using Voice Recognition
...........................289
Initiating a Voice Session................................ 289
System Interaction and Feedback..............290
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only).........................163
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Vehicle Care
...................................................229
General Information......................................... 229
Vehicle Certification Label
.......................260 Vehicle Identification Number
................259
Vehicle Inspection Guide...........................178
Vehicle Inspection Information...............178
Trailer...................................................................... 185
Transmission........................................................ 185
Vehicle Storage
.............................................234
Battery.................................................................... 235
Body........................................................................\
234
Brakes..................................................................... 235
Cooling system................................................... 235
Engine.................................................................... 234
Fuel system.......................................................... 234
General.................................................................. 234
Miscellaneous..................................................... 235
Removing Vehicle From Storage.................. 235
Tires........................................................................\
. 235
Ventilation See: Climate Control........................................... 72
VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number............259
Voice Control....................................................47
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Warning Lamps and Indicators................60 Anti-Lock Braking System................................ 60
Automatic Regeneration Control.................. 60
Battery..................................................................... 60
Brake System........................................................ 60
Check Fuel Cap.................................................... 60
Check Suspension............................................... 60
Cruise Control....................................................... 60
Diesel Exhaust Fluid........................................... 60
Direction Indicator................................................ 61
Door Ajar................................................................... 61
Electronic Locking Differential......................... 61
Engine Oil Pressure............................................... 61
Exhaust Brake On .................................................. 61
Fasten Seatbelt..................................................... 61
High Beam............................................................... 61
Hydromax................................................................. 61
Low Fuel Level........................................................ 61
Parking Brake Warning........................................ 61
Powertrain Malfunction/Reduced Power/Electronic Throttle Control...........62
Service Engine Soon........................................... 62
Stability Control and Traction Control Indicator.............................................................. 62
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