
Other Maintenance Items
1
Replace the accessory drive belt or belts if not replaced
within the last 100,000 mi (160,000 km).
Replace the front wheel bearings and seals.
1 You can perform these maintenance items within
3,000 mi (4,800 km) of the last oil
change. Do not exceed the designated distance for the interval.
2 Every
22,000 mi (36,000 km) or as indicated by the information display.
3 Every
30,000 mi (48,000 km), 1200 engine hours or as indicated by the information
display.
Note: When adding coolant additive, do not exceed the specified maximum of
47 fl oz
(1.4 L) for the engine and 20 fl oz (473 ml) for the secondary cooling system. Operating the
engine with excessive coolant additive may cause overheating which could lead to severe,
permanent engine damage.
4 Perform follow-up inspections every
15,000 mi (24,000 km) after the initial inspection.
Replace the belt or belts at 150,000 mi (240,000 km).
5 Change the fluid again at
150,000 mi (240,000 km).
6 Initial replacement at 10 years or
200,000 mi (322,000 km), then every five years or
100,000 mi (160,000 km).
SPECIAL OPERATING
CONDITIONS SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE
Gasoline Engines
If you operate your vehicle primarily
in any
of the following conditions, you need to
perform extra maintenance as indicated.
If you operate your vehicle
occasionally
under any of these conditions, it is not
necessary to perform the extra
maintenance. For specific
recommendations, see your dealership
service advisor or technician.
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2
2-Speed Rear Axle.........................................121
Axle Shifting........................................................... 121
A
A/C See: Climate Control........................................... 72
About This Manual...........................................7
Diesel Engine Information................................... 8
Minor Troubleshooting Guide............................ 9
Warnings.................................................................... 8
ABS See: Brakes............................................................ 122
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes................................................................. 123
Accessories.....................................................318
Accessories See: Replacement Parts
Recommendation............................................ 13
Adjusting the Headlamps
.........................210
Horizontal Aim Adjustment............................. 211
Vertical Aim Adjustment................................. 210
Adjusting the Steering Wheel...................46
Air Brakes
.........................................................126
Air Chamber Stroke Indication...................... 126
Cam Brakes - Automatic Slack Adjusters............................................................ 127
Emergency Air Brake.......................................... 127
Air Conditioning See: Climate Control........................................... 72
Air Filter See: Changing the Engine Air Filter - 6.7L
Diesel.................................................................. 213
See: Changing the Engine Air Filter - 6.8L..................................................................... 216
Air Induction System Inspection.............221 Chassis-mounted Charge Air Cooler..........222
Air Suspension...............................................142 Air Suspension Dump Button........................ 142
Connecting and Disconnecting a Trailer with Air Suspension and Air Suspension
Dump Button................................................... 142
Suspension Conversions.................................. 142
System Indicator Light...................................... 142
Appendices.....................................................351 At a Glance
.........................................................17
Audible Warnings and Indicators.............63 Beltminder Warning............................................ 63
Door Ajar.................................................................. 63
Headlamps On Warning Chime...................... 63
Key in Ignition Warning Chime........................ 63
Parking Brake On Warning Chime.................. 63
Audio Control..................................................46 Media........................................................................\
. 47
Seek, Next or Previous........................................ 47
Audio Input Jack..........................................284
Audio System.................................................277 General Information.......................................... 277
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/ SYNC..............................................................279
Accessing CD or MP3 Mode.......................... 280
Accessing the Auxiliary Media Sources............................................................. 279
Accessing the Folders..................................... 280
Accessing the Menu......................................... 280
Accessing the Phone Features..................... 280
Adjusting the Volume...................................... 280
Changing Radio Stations................................. 281
Ejecting the CD.................................................... 281
Fast Forwarding the Media............................. 281
Inserting a CD....................................................... 281
Muting the Audio................................................ 281
Playing or Pausing Media................................ 281
Rewinding the Media......................................... 281
Scanning the Audio........................................... 281
Selecting a Frequency Band.......................... 281
Setting the Memory Presets........................... 281
Switching Shuffle Mode On and Off...........281
Switching the Audio Unit On and Off.........281
Using Seek, Fast Forward and Reverse............................................................. 282
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/ FM...................................................................278
Accessing the Clock Settings........................ 278
Accessing the Sound Settings...................... 279
Adjusting the Volume....................................... 279
Changing Radio Stations................................ 279
Selecting the Audio Modes............................ 279
Setting the Memory Presets.......................... 279
Switching the Audio Unit On and Off.........279
Using Seek, Fast Forward and Reverse.............................................................. 279
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Automatic Transmission.............................115
Brake-Shift Interlock.......................................... 118
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud or Snow................................................................... 119
Understanding the Shift Positions of a 6– Speed Automatic Transmission..........115
Understanding your SelectShift™ Automatic transmission.............................. 116
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check............................................................204
Transmission Fluid Level................................ 204
Auxiliary Power Points.................................83 110 Volt AC Power Point..................................... 83
12 Volt DC Power Point....................................... 83
Locations................................................................. 83
Auxiliary Switches........................................318
Axle Inspection.............................................225 Front Axle.............................................................. 225
B
Battery See: Changing the 12V Battery..................... 208
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood...........188
Booster Seats...................................................27
Types of Booster Seats...................................... 28
Brake Fluid Check........................................205
Brakes................................................................122 General Information........................................... 122
Brake System Inspection
..........................222
Air Brakes.............................................................. 223
Driveline Parking Brake.................................... 225
Hydraulic Brakes................................................. 224
Breaking-In......................................................149
Bulb Specification Chart...........................275
C
Capacities and Specifications - 6.7L Diesel..............................................................261
Engine Oil Specifications................................ 267
Specifications..................................................... 263
Capacities and Specifications - 6.8L................................................................269
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates............................................................ 274
Specifications..................................................... 270Capacities and Specifications
................255
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior.............................. 229
Catalytic Converter
......................................103
On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)................... 104
Readiness for Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) Testing................................................... 104
Changing a Bulb............................................212 Brake Lamp, Rear Lamp, Rear Direction
Indicator, License Plate Lamp and
Reverse Lamp.................................................. 213
Front Clearance and Identification Lamp................................................................... 212
Headlamp Bulbs................................................. 212
Changing a Fuse
............................................176
Fuses........................................................................\
176
Changing a Road Wheel............................251 Tire Change Procedure..................................... 251
Changing the 12V Battery.........................208 Battery Management System (If
Equipped)....................................................... 209
Changing the Crankcase Vent Filter Element - 6.7L Diesel...............................195
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 6.7L Diesel..............................................................213
Air Filter Replacement...................................... 214
Air Filter Restriction Gauge.............................. 213
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 6.8L.................................................................216
Changing the Engine-Mounted and Diesel Fuel Conditioner Module Fuel
Filters..............................................................218
Diesel Fuel Conditioner Module Filter.........219
Engine-mounted Fuel Filter........................... 220
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter................................................................194
Engine lubrication for severe service operation.......................................................... 195
Changing the Wiper Blades
......................210
Checking the Wiper Blades......................210
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance.................................................39
Child Restraint Positioning.........................29
Child Safety
.......................................................19
General Information............................................. 19
Child Safety Locks...........................................31
Cleaning Products
.......................................229
Materials............................................................... 229
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Engine lubrication for severe service
operation .......................................................... 193
Engine Oil Check - 6.8L..............................193 Adding Engine Oil............................................... 193
Engine Oil Dipstick - 6.7L Diesel..............192
Engine Oil Dipstick - 6.8L..........................192
Engine Specifications - 6.7L Diesel.......255 Drivebelt Routing............................................... 255
Engine Specifications - 6.8L...................256
Drivebelt Routing................................................ 257
Entering, Exiting or Climbing on This Vehicle..............................................................15
Environment.....................................................16
Essential Towing Checks...........................146 Before Towing a Trailer..................................... 146
Hitches................................................................... 146
Safety Chains....................................................... 146
Trailer Brakes........................................................ 146
Trailer Lamps....................................................... 146
When Towing a Trailer...................................... 146
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording............................................. 13
Exhaust Brake
.................................................127
Exhaust Brake Operating
Characteristics................................................ 128
Exhaust System Inspection.....................222
Export Unique Options.................................15
Exterior Mirrors
................................................53
Auxiliary Convex Mirrors..................................... 53
Clearance Lamps................................................. 54
Foldaway Exterior Mirrors.................................. 53
Heated Exterior Mirrors...................................... 54
Power Exterior Mirrors........................................ 53
Signal Indicator Mirrors...................................... 54
Telescoping Mirrors............................................. 54
F
Fastening the Seatbelts...............................33 Energy Management Feature.......................... 36
Fastening the Cinch Tongue............................. 34
Lap Belts.................................................................. 34
Seatbelt Locking Modes.................................... 35
Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy................35
Using the Seatbelt with Cinch Tongue (Front Center and Rear Center Seats
Only)..................................................................... 33Federal Highway Administration
Regulation.......................................................15
Fifth Wheel Operation
................................147
Hook-up.................................................................. 147
Un-hook.................................................................. 147
Flat Tire See: Changing a Road Wheel......................... 251
Ford Credit
......................................................160
US Only.................................................................. 160
Ford Protect...................................................320 Ford Protect Extended Service Plan
(CANADA ONLY)............................................ 321
Ford Protect Extended Service Plans (U.S. Only).................................................................. 320
Frame and Tow Hook Inspection
...........227
Front Seat Armrest.........................................81 20% Seat Cushion Storage............................... 81
Fuel and Refueling.........................................92
Fuel Consumption
.......................................100
Calculating Fuel Economy.............................. 100
Filling the Tank.................................................... 100
Fuel Filter - 6.8L...........................................207
Fuel Quality - Diesel......................................93 Biodiesel.................................................................. 94
Diesel Fuel Additives.......................................... 95
Fuel Requirements - Choosing The Right Fuel: Vehicles Operated Where Ultra Low
Sulfur Diesel Fuel Is Not Required ...........94
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) ........................ 93
Fuel Quality - Gasoline................................96 Choosing the Right Fuel.................................... 96
Fuel Shutoff
....................................................155
Fuel Tank Selector Switch.........................101
Fuses..................................................................167
Fuse Specification Chart............................167 Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel.........172
Power Distribution Box..................................... 167
G
Gauges
...............................................................56
Diesel Engines....................................................... 58
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Gauge................59
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge.............57
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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
H
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
I
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
J
Jump Starting the Vehicle.........................156 Connecting the Jumper Cables..................... 156
Jump Starting....................................................... 157
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PATS
See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 44
Perchlorate........................................................13
Power Door Locks See: Locking and Unlocking............................. 42
Power Seats.....................................................78
Air-Ride Seat.......................................................... 79
Power Steering Fluid Check....................206
Power Take-Off
..............................................119
Power Windows..............................................52
Bounce-Back......................................................... 52
One-Touch Up or Down..................................... 52
Window Lock......................................................... 52
Protecting the Environment........................16
Puncture See: Changing a Road Wheel......................... 251
R
Rear Axle Fluid Check
.................................227
Changing the Fluid............................................. 227
Checking the Fluid Level.................................. 227
Rear Axle
..........................................................120
General Information.......................................... 120
Rear Seat Armrest..........................................81
Rear Seats........................................................80 Folding the Rear Seat Back (Crew Cab)
........................................................................\
....... 80
Folding up the Rear Seat Cushion.................80
Returning the Seat to the Seating Position............................................................... 80
Recommended Towing Weights............145
Refueling - Diesel
...........................................97
Fuel Filler Cap....................................................... 98
Fuel Fill Rate.......................................................... 98
Refueling - Gasoline.....................................98 Fuel Filler Cap....................................................... 99
Remote Control..............................................40 Car Finder................................................................. 41
Integrated Keyhead Transmitter.................... 40
Replacing the Battery.......................................... 41
Sounding a Panic Alarm..................................... 41
Removing a Headlamp...............................212
Repairing Minor Paint Damage
...............233
Replacement Parts Recommendation........................................13
Collision Repairs.................................................... 13Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical
Repairs.................................................................. 13
Warranty on Replacement Parts..................... 14
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control..............................................................41
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)...............................................................165
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)...............................................................165
Roadside Assistance
...................................154
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting Roadside
Assistance........................................................ 155
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Getting Roadside Assistance.................................... 154
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Using Roadside Assistance.................................... 154
Roadside Emergencies...............................154
Running-In See: Breaking-In.................................................. 149
Running Out of Fuel - Diesel......................97 Purging Air From the System........................... 97
Starting the Engine.............................................. 97
Running Out of Fuel - Gasoline.................97
S
Safety Precautions........................................92 Low Fuel Pressure................................................ 93
Satellite Radio..............................................282 Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number
(ESN)................................................................ 283
Satellite Radio Reception Factors...............282
SiriusXM Satellite Radio Service.................. 283
Troubleshooting................................................. 283
Scheduled Maintenance Record
...........340
Scheduled Maintenance...........................322
Seatbelt Extension........................................39
Seatbelt Height Adjustment......................36
Seatbelt Reminder.........................................37 Belt-Minder™......................................................... 37
Seatbelts...........................................................32 Principle of Operation......................................... 32
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime...............................................................37
Conditions of operation..................................... 37
Seats...................................................................75
Security..............................................................44
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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
V
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
W
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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