
To clean the windshield and wiper blades:
•
Clean the windshield with a
non-abrasive glass cleaner. When
cleaning the interior of the windshield,
avoid getting any glass cleaner on the
instrument panel or door panels. Wipe
any glass cleaner off these surfaces
immediately.
• For windshields contaminated with
tree sap, chemicals, wax or bugs, clean
the entire windshield using steel wool
(no greater than 0000 grade) in a
circular motion and rinse with water.
• Clean the wiper blades with isopropyl
rubbing alcohol or windshield washer
concentrate.
Note:  Do not use razor blades or other
sharp objects to clean or remove decals
from the inside of the heated rear window.
The vehicle warranty does not cover
damage caused to the heated rear window
grid lines.
CLEANING THE INTERIOR WARNING: Do not use cleaning
solvents, bleach or dye on the vehicle's
seatbelts, as these actions may weaken
the belt webbing. WARNING: 
On vehicles equipped
with seat-mounted airbags, do not use
chemical solvents or strong detergents.
Such products could contaminate the
side airbag system and affect
performance of the side airbag in a crash. For fabric, carpets, cloth seats and seats
equipped with side airbags:
•
Remove dust and loose dirt with a
vacuum cleaner.
• Remove light stains and soil with
Motorcraft Professional Strength
Carpet & Upholstery Cleaner.
• If grease or tar is present on the
material, spot-clean the area first with
Motorcraft Spot and Stain Remover. In
Canada, use Motorcraft Multi-Purpose
Cleaner.
• If a ring forms on the fabric after spot
cleaning, clean the entire area
immediately (but do not oversaturate)
or the ring will set.
• Do not use household cleaning
products or glass cleaners, which can
stain and discolor the fabric and affect
the flame retardant abilities of the seat
materials.
Mirrors
Do not clean the housing or glass of any
mirror with harsh abrasives, fuel or other
petroleum or ammonia-based cleaning
products.
CLEANING THE INSTRUMENT
PANEL AND INSTRUMENT
CLUSTER LENS WARNING: 
Do not use chemical
solvents or strong detergents when
cleaning the steering wheel or
instrument panel to avoid contamination
of the airbag system.
Note: Follow the same procedure as
cleaning leather seats for cleaning leather
instrument panels and leather interior trim
surfaces.
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Clean the instrument panel and cluster
lens with a clean, damp and soft cloth,
then use a clean, dry and soft cloth to dry
these areas.
•
Avoid cleaners or polishes that increase
the gloss of the upper portion of the
instrument panel. The dull finish in this
area helps protect you from
undesirable windshield reflection.
• Do not use any household cleaning
products or glass cleaners as these
may damage the finish of the
instrument panel, interior trim and
cluster lens.
• Wash or wipe your hands clean if you
have been in contact with certain
products such as insect repellent and
suntan lotion to avoid possible damage
to the interior painted surfaces.
• Do not allow air fresheners and hand
sanitizers to spill onto interior surfaces.
If a spill occurs, wipe off immediately.
Your warranty may not cover these
damages.
If a staining liquid like coffee or juice has
been spilled on the instrument panel or on
interior trim surfaces:
1. Wipe up spilled liquid using a clean, soft cloth as quickly as possible.
2. Use Motorcraft Premium Leather and Vinyl Cleaner or a commercially
available leather cleaning product for
automotive interiors. Test any cleaner
or stain remover on an inconspicuous
area.
3. Alternatively, wipe the surface with a clean, soft cloth and a mild soap and
water solution. Dry the area with a
clean, soft cloth.
4. If necessary, apply more soap and water solution or cleaning product to
a clean, soft cloth and press it onto the
soiled area. Allow this to set at room
temperature for 30 minutes. 5. Remove the soaked cloth, then with a
clean, damp cloth, use a rubbing
motion for 60 seconds on the soiled
area.
6. Dry the area with a clean, soft cloth.
REPAIRING MINOR PAINT
DAMAGE
Authorized dealers have touch-up paint to
match your vehicle ’s color. Your vehicle
color code is printed on a sticker on the
front, left-hand side door jamb. Take your
color code to your authorized dealer to
make sure you get the correct color.
Before repairing minor paint damage, use
a cleaner such as Motorcraft Bug and Tar
Remover to remove particles such as bird
droppings, tree sap, insect deposits, tar
spots, road salt and industrial fallout.
Always read the instructions before using
cleaning products.
CLEANING THE WHEELS (IF
EQUIPPED)
1. Regularly clean them with a wheel cleaner. We recommend that you use
Ford approved wheel cleaner if
available.
2. Remove dirt and brake dust with a sponge.
3. Remove tar and grease with a bug and
tar remover. We recommend that you
use Ford approved bug and tar remover
if available.
4. Thoroughly rinse the wheels with water
after cleaning.
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VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
NUMBER
The vehicle identification number is
located on the left-hand side of the
instrument panel.
Please note that in the graphic, XXXX is
representative of your vehicle identification
number.
The Vehicle Identification Number contains
the following information: World manufacturer identifier
A
Brake system, Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating, Restraint Devices
and their locations
B
Make, vehicle line, series, body
type
C
Engine type
D
Check digit
E
Model year
F
Assembly plant
G
Production sequence number
H
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Trade name
Number of Bulbs
Function
2825
2
Interior visor lamp
2825
2
Mirror turn signal
2825
2
Mirror clearance lamp
194
5
Front clearance lamps and
front identification lamps
Note: To replace instrument panel lights,
see an authorized dealer.
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primary responsibility is the safe
operation of your vehicle. We
recommend against the use of any
hand-held device while driving and
encourage the use of voice-operated
systems when possible. Make sure you
are aware of all applicable local laws
that may affect the use of electronic
devices while driving.
The media hub may be on the instrument
panel or center console.
The media hub may contain one or more
of the following inputs:
See USB Port (page 285).
See 
Audio Input Jack (page 284).
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AUXILIARY SWITCHES
For maximum vehicle performance, keep
the following information in mind when
adding accessories or equipment to your
vehicle:
•
When adding accessories, equipment,
passengers and luggage to your
vehicle, do not exceed the total weight
capacity of the vehicle or of the front
or rear axle (GVWR or GAWR as
indicated on the Safety Compliance
Certification label). Ask an authorized
dealer for specific weight information.
• The Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) and Canadian
Radio Telecommunications
Commission (CRTC) regulate the use
of mobile communications systems
equipped with radio transmitters, for
example, two-way radios, telephones
and theft alarms. Any such equipment
installed in your vehicle should comply
with Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) and Canadian
Radio Telecommunications
Commission (CRTC) regulations, and
should be installed by an authorized
dealer.
• An authorized dealer needs to install
mobile communications systems.
Improper installation may harm the
operation of your vehicle, particularly
if the manufacturer did not design the
mobile communication system
specifically for automotive use.
• If you or an authorized Ford dealer add
any non-Ford electrical or electronic
accessories or components to your
vehicle, you may adversely affect
battery performance and durability. In
addition, you may also adversely affect
the performance of other electrical
systems in the vehicle. The auxiliary switch option package
provides four switches, mounted in the
center of the instrument panel. These
switches operate only while the ignition is
in the on position, whether the engine is
running or not. Ford recommends, however,
that the engine remain running to maintain
battery charge when using the auxiliary
switches for extended periods of time or
higher current draws.
Note:
When your vehicle has a diesel
engine, use the auxiliary switches only while
the engine is running. The glow plugs also
drain battery power when the ignition key is
in the on position. Using the auxiliary
switches, even for limited amounts of time,
can cause your battery to drain quickly and
prevent your vehicle from restarting.
When switched on, the auxiliary switches
provide 8 amps, 12 amps or 20 amps of
electrical battery power for a variety of
personal or commercial uses.
The relay box for the auxiliary switches is
on the end of the left side of the instrument
panel. See your authorized dealer for
service.
The relays are coded as shown:
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Each switch includes a power lead, a
blunt-cut and sealed wire located below
the instrument panel and to the left of the
steering column.
The power leads are coded as shown: Fuse
Amp
Rating
Wire
Color
Circuit
Number
Switch
25A
Yellow
CAC05
AUX 1
25A
Green
with
Brown Trace
CAC06
AUX 2
10A
Violet
with
Green Trace
CAC07
AUX 3
15A
Brown
CAC08
AUX 4
Learn more about auxiliary switches
by visiting: Web Address
www.fleet.ford.com/truckbbas/
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Cleaning the Engine.....................................231
Cleaning the Exterior..................................229
Cleaning the Headlamps................................ 230
Exterior Chrome Parts..................................... 230
Exterior Plastic Parts........................................ 230
Stripes or Graphics........................................... 230
Underbody........................................................... 230
Under Hood......................................................... 230
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens.........................232
Cleaning the Interior....................................232 Mirrors..................................................................... 232
Cleaning the Wheels..................................233
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades
............................................................231
Climate Control...............................................72
Cold Weather Precautions.........................151 Winter Operating Tips for Arctic Operation
-20°F (-29°C) and Below.......................... 152
Coolant Check See: Engine Coolant Check - 6.7L
Diesel................................................................. 196
See: Engine Coolant Check - 6.8L..............200
Cruise Control
..................................................47
Principle of Operation....................................... 138
Cruise control See: Using Cruise Control................................ 138
Customer Assistance
.................................160
D
Data Recording
.................................................13
Service Data Recording....................................... 13
Daytime Running Lamps............................50
Diesel Particulate Filter
..............................109
Oxidation Catalytic Converter and Diesel
Particulate Filter System............................. 110
Direction Indicators
........................................51
Doors and Locks.............................................42
Draining the Fuel Filter Water Trap - 6.7L Diesel.............................................................207
Draining the Diesel Fuel Conditioner Module (DFCM)............................................................. 207
Driving Aids
.....................................................140
Driving Hints...................................................149
Driving Through Water................................153
Operation in Standing Water......................... 153DRL
See: Daytime Running Lamps......................... 50
E
Economical Driving
......................................150
Electrical System Inspection....................221 Accessory Feed Connections......................... 221
Electromagnetic Compatibility
...............351
Electronic Locking Differential................120 Activating the Locking Differential................121
Driver-Controlled Locking
Differential....................................................... 120
Servicing a Vehicle with a Locking Differential......................................................... 121
Emission Law
.................................................102
Noise Emissions Warranty, Prohibited
Tampering Acts and Maintenance..........103
Tampering With a Noise Control System............................................................... 102
End User License Agreement..................353 SYNC End User License Agreement
(EULA).............................................................. 353
Engine Block Heater
.....................................90
Using the Engine Block Heater......................... 91
Engine Coolant Check - 6.7L Diesel.............................................................196
Adding Coolant.................................................... 197
Coolant Change.................................................. 199
Engine and Secondary Cooling System Refill Procedure.............................................. 198
Engine-driven Cooling Fan............................ 200
Recycled Coolant............................................... 199
Severe Climates.................................................. 199
Engine Coolant Check - 6.8L..................200 Adding Coolant................................................... 201
Engine Coolant Temperature Management.................................................. 203
Fail-Safe Cooling............................................... 202
Recycled Coolant............................................... 201
Severe Climates................................................. 202
Engine Emission Control
............................102
Engine Idle Shutdown..................................90
Engine Immobilizer See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 44
Engine Oil Check - 6.7L Diesel.................192 Adding Engine Oil............................................... 192
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