
Using Traction Control - Vehicles With:
Hydraulic Brakes ......................................133
Stability Control
Principle of Operation ................................
135
Using Stability Control ..............................
136
Cruise Control
Principle of Operation ................................
138
Using Cruise Control ...................................
138
Driving Aids
Steering ...........................................................
140
Load Carrying
Load Limit ........................................................
141
Air Suspension ..............................................
142
Towing
Towing a Trailer ............................................
144
Recommended Towing Weights ...........
145
Essential Towing Checks ..........................
146
Fifth Wheel Operation ...............................
147
Driving Hints
Breaking-In ....................................................
149
General Driving Points ...............................
149
Economical Driving .....................................
150
Cold Weather Precautions ........................
151
Driving Through Water ...............................
153
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance ..................................
154
Hazard Flashers ............................................
155
Fuel Shutoff ...................................................
155
Jump Starting the Vehicle ........................
156
Transporting the Vehicle ..........................
158
Customer Assistance
Ford Credit .....................................................
160Getting the Services You Need
..............
160
In California (U.S. Only) .............................
161
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only) .....................
162
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only) .......................
163
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada ........................................................
163
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature ........................................................................\
.
164
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only) ........................................................................\
.
165
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only) ........................................................................\
.
165
Fuses
Fuse Specification Chart ...........................
167
Changing a Fuse ...........................................
176
Vehicle Inspection Guide
Vehicle Inspection Information ..............
178
Maintenance
General Information ...................................
187
Opening and Closing the Hood .............
188
Under Hood Overview - 6.7L Diesel ......
190
Under Hood Overview - 6.8L ...................
191
Engine Oil Dipstick - 6.7L Diesel .............
192
Engine Oil Dipstick - 6.8L .........................
192
Engine Oil Check - 6.7L Diesel ................
192
Engine Oil Check - 6.8L .............................
193
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter ........................................................................\
.
194
Changing the Crankcase Vent Filter Element - 6.7L Diesel .............................
195
Oil Change Indicator Reset ......................
196
Engine Coolant Check - 6.7L Diesel ......
196
Engine Coolant Check - 6.8L .................
200
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check ........................................................................\
204
Brake Fluid Check .......................................
205
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•
The gearshift lever must be in P (Park)
or N (Neutral) in order for the starter
to operate.
• Try operating the starter switch several
times. This operation may clean
potentially corroded contacts or make
the switch temporarily operable until
you can reach the dealer.
• If all electrical connections are tight
and you need assistance to start,  See
Jump Starting the Vehicle (page 156
).
If engine cranks but won ’t start
Prolonged starter cranking (in excess of 10
seconds) could cause damage to the
starter motor or the high-pressure fuel
pump.
• Check the fuel gauge. You may be out
of fuel. If the gauge shows that there
is fuel in the tank, the trouble may be
in the electrical system or the fuel
system. If equipped with an auxiliary
tank, be sure that the tank control
switch is set for the tank with fuel and
not on an empty tank.
• Leaving your ignition key turned to on
for over two minutes without starting
may make starting difficult because
the glow plugs will cease activation.
Reset the system by turning the ignition
key to off and then back to on again.
Note: If the system is out of fuel and the
engine will not start, do not continue
cranking the engine. Continued cranking can
damage the high-pressure fuel pump.
If the engine runs hot
The following could cause the engine to
overheat:
• Lack of coolant
• Dirty cooling system.
• Plugged radiator fins, A/C condenser
and/or oil cooler
• Malfunctioning fan drive •
Driving with frozen coolant
• Sticking thermostat
• Overloading or pulling heavy trailers
during hot weather
• Grill or radiator air blockage
• Slipping or missing drive belt
• Plugged or very dirty air filter
If fuses burn out WARNING: 
Replacement fuses
and circuit breakers must always be the
same rating as the original equipment
shown. Never replace a fuse or circuit
breaker with one of a higher rating.
Higher rated fuses or circuit breakers
could allow circuit overloading in the
event of a circuit malfunction, resulting
in severe vehicle damage or personal
injury due to fire.
Burned-out or blown fuses usually indicate
an electrical short-circuit, although a fuse
may occasionally burn out from vibration.
Insert a second fuse. If this fuse
immediately burns out and you cannot
locate the cause, return your vehicle to
your dealer for a circuit check.  See
Changing a Fuse
 (page 176).
Selective catalytic reduction system
speed limit and Idle-only modes
If the vehicle ’s speed is limited or in an
idle-only mode, the selective catalytic
reduction system may be limiting the
vehicle ’s functions due to low or
contaminated DEF. Check the DEF.  See
Selective Catalytic Reductant System
(page 
105).
SYMBOLS GLOSSARY
These are some of the symbols you may
see on your vehicle.
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Air conditioning system
Air conditioning system lubricant
type
Anti-lock braking system
Avoid smoking, flames or sparks
Battery
Battery acid
Brake fluid - non petroleum
based
Brake system
Brake system
Cabin air filter
Check fuel cap
Child safety door lock or unlock
Child seat lower anchor
Child seat tether anchor
Cruise control Do not open when hot
Engine air filter
Engine coolant
Engine coolant temperature
Engine oil
Explosive gas
Fan warning
Fasten seatbelt
Flammable
Front airbag
Front fog lamps
Fuel pump reset
Fuse compartment
Hazard flashers
Heated rear window
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SETUP
OIL LIFE
Press the RESET button
RESET FOR SYSTEM
CHECK
DEF LEVEL*
ENGINE HOURS
All DOORS CLOSED
CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM
FUEL LEVEL
HOLD RESET = NEW
OIL LIFE
English or Metric
UNITS
ON or OFF
AUTO LOCK
ON or OFF
AUTO UNLOCK
ON or OFF
COURTESY WIPE
ON or OFF
REMOTE WINDOWS OPEN
ON or OFF
AUTO EXHAUST CLEAN  *
ENGLISH / SPANISH / FRENCH
LANGUAGE
* Diesel engine only.
PRESS RESET FOR SYSTEM CHECK
The information display begins to cycle
through the vehicle systems and provides
a status of the item if needed.
Note: Some systems show a message only
if a condition is present.
OIL LIFE
Displays the remaining oil life. An oil
change is required whenever indicated by
the information display and according to
the recommended maintenance schedule.
Only use recommended engine oils. To reset the oil monitoring system to 100%
after each oil change, perform the
following:
1. Press and release the SETUP button
to display OIL LIFE XXX% HOLD RESET
= NEW.
2. Press and hold the RESET button for two seconds and release to reset the
oil life to 100%.
Note: To change oil life 100% value (if
equipped with this feature) to another value,
proceed to Step 3.
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3. Once OIL LIFE SET TO XXX% is
displayed, release and press the RESET
button to change the Oil Life Start
Value. Each release and press reduces
the value by 10%.
UNITS
Displays the current units English or Metric.
LANGUAGE = ENGLISH / SPANISH /
FRENCH
Allows you to choose which language the
message center displays.
Waiting four seconds or pressing the
RESET button cycles the message center
through each of the language choices.
Press the RESET button to set the
language choice. INFORMATION MESSAGES
Note:
Depending on your vehicle options
and instrument cluster type, not all of the
messages display or are available.
Additionally, the information display may
abbreviate or shorten certain messages.
Press the RESET button to acknowledge
and remove some messages from the
information display. The information
display automatically removes other
messages after a short time.
You need to confirm certain messages
before you can access the menus.
Diesel Messages WARNING: When the CLEANING
EXHAUST FILTER message appears in
the information display, do not park near
flammable materials, vapors or
structures until filter cleaning is
complete. Action
Message
The coolant additive needs checking.
CHECK COOLANT
ADDITIVE
Your vehicle has entered the cleaning mode. Various engine
actions raise the exhaust temperature in the diesel particulate filter system to burn off the particles (exhaust soot). After
the vehicle burns off the particles, the exhaust temperature returns to normal levels. This message is normal.
CLEANING EXHAUST
FILTER
The diesel particulate filter is full of particles (exhaust soot)
and you are not operating the vehicle in a manner that allows normal cleaning. One of these messages stays on until the
exhaust filter cleaning has begun, at which time the CLEANING EXHAUST FILTER message displays. We recommend you
drive the vehicle above 30 mph (48 km/h) until the CLEANING EXHAUST FILTER message turns off.
EXHAUST OVER-
LOADED DRIVE TO CLEAN
EXHAUST AT LIMIT
DRIVE TO CLEAN NOW
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Cold Weather Starting
WARNING: Do not use starting
fluid, for example ether, in the air intake
system (see air filter decal). Such fluid
could cause immediate explosive
damage to the engine and possible
personal injury. WARNING: 
Do not add gasoline,
gasohol, alcohol or Kerosene to diesel
fuel. This practice creates a serious fire
hazard and causes engine performance
problems.
We recommend using the engine block
heater for starting when the ambient
temperature is at or below
-9°F (-23°C)
See Engine Block Heater (page 90).
When operating in cold weather, you can
use Motorcraft® cetane improvers or
non-alcohol-based cetane improvers from
a reputable manufacturer as needed.
Do not crank the engine for more than 10
seconds as starter damage may occur. If
the engine fails to start, turn the key to the
off position and wait 30 seconds before
trying again.
Your vehicle may be equipped with a cold
weather starting strategy that prevents
severe engine damage by assisting in
engine lubrication warm-up. In extremely
cold ambient temperatures, this strategy
activates and prevents the accelerator
pedal use for 30 seconds after starting
your vehicle. A message appears in the
information display as your vehicle warms
up. By not allowing the accelerator pedal
use, the engine oil can properly lubricate
the bearings preventing engine damage
due to lack of proper lubrication. After the
30-second warm-up period, the
accelerator pedal is operational again and
a message appears informing you that your
vehicle is ok to drive. When starting the engine in extremely cold
temperatures, for example 
-15°F (-26°C),
we recommend you allow the engine to
idle for several minutes before driving your
vehicle. Illuminates when you switch the
ignition on as part of the
pre-starting system.
1. Turn the key to the on position without
turning the key to the start position. Do
not start the engine until the wait to
start indicator turns off.
2. When the wait to start indicator turns off, turn the key to the start position
and release the key as soon as the
engine starts. After starting the engine,
the glow plugs may remain on for a
period. If you do not start the engine
before the glow plug activation time
ends, you need to reset the glow plugs
by turning the key to the off position.
3. After the engine starts, allow it to idle for about 15 seconds. This is to protect
the engine. Do not increase engine
speed until the oil pressure gauge
indicates normal pressure.
SWITCHING OFF THE ENGINE
Allow the engine to idle for three to five
minutes before shutting it down. The larger
the engine, the greater the need is for this
idling period.
Note: Try to limit engine idle to 10 minutes.
Excessive idling reduces fuel economy.
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Do not use supplemental engine oil
additives because they are unnecessary
and could lead to engine damage that may
not be covered by the vehicle Warranty.
Only use oils certified for gasoline engines
by the American Petroleum Institute (API).
An oil with this trademark symbol
conforms to the current engine and
emission system protection standards and
fuel economy requirements of the
International Lubricants Specification
Advisory Committee (ILSAC).
To top up the engine oil level do the
following:
1. Clean the area surrounding the engine
oil filler cap before you remove it.
2. Remove the engine oil filler cap.
3. Add engine oil that meets the correct specification.
4. Recheck the oil level.
5. If the oil level is correct, replace the dipstick and make sure it is fully seated.
6. Replace the engine oil filler cap.  Turn it clockwise until you feel a strong
resistance.
Note:  Do not add oil further than the
maximum mark.  Oil levels above the
maximum mark may cause engine damage.
Note: Make sure you install the oil filler cap
correctly. Note:
Soak up any spillage with an
absorbent cloth immediately.
CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL
AND OIL FILTER WARNING: Do not handle a hot
oil filter with bare hands. WARNING: 
Continuous contact
with used motor oil has caused cancer
in laboratory mice. Protect your skin by
washing with soap and water.
If your vehicle is equipped with a diesel
engine, an Intelligent Oil Life Monitor™
calculates the proper oil change service
interval. When the information display
indicates: OIL CHANGE REQUIRED, change
the engine oil and oil filter.  See
Information Displays
 (page 64).
The engine oil filter protects your engine
by filtering harmful, abrasive or sludge
particles and particles significantly smaller
than most available will-fit filters.  See
Motorcraft Parts
 (page 258).
1. Unscrew the oil filter and oil pan drain plug and wait for the oil to drain.
2. Replace the filter.
3. Reinstall the oil pan drain plug.
4. Refill the engine with new oil.  See Capacities and Specifications (page
261
).
5. For diesel engines, you need to reset the Intelligent Oil Life Monitor™.  See
Information Displays
 (page 64).
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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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