2020 FORD F-250 checking oil

Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration
Program (Canada Only) ......................325
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada .......................................................
325
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature ........................................................................\
.
327
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only) ........................................................................\
.
327
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only) ........................................................................\
.
327
Fuses
Fuse Specification Chart .........................
329
Changing a Fuse ..........................................
335
Maintenance
General Information ...................................
337
Opening and Closing the Hood .............
337
Under Hood Overview - 6.2L ..................
338
Under Hood Overview - 6.7L Diesel ......
339
Under Hood Overview - 7.3L ..................
340
Engine Oil Dipstick - 6.2L ..........................
341
Engine Oil Dipstick - 6.7L Diesel .............
341
Engine Oil Dipstick - 7.3L ...........................
341
Engine Oil Check - 6.2L .............................
341
Engine Oil Check - 6.7L Diesel ...............
343
Engine Oil Check - 7.3L .............................
344
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter ........................................................................\
345
Oil Change Indicator Reset .....................
345
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 6.2L ........................................................................\
346
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 6.7L Diesel ...........................................................
347
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 7.3L ....
349
Draining the Fuel Filter Water Trap - 6.7L Diesel ..........................................................
350
Engine Coolant Check - 6.2L ..................
353
Engine Coolant Check - 6.7L Diesel ......
357
Engine Coolant Check - 7.3L ..................
360
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check ........................................................................\
365 Transfer Case Fluid Check
......................
366
Brake Fluid Check .......................................
366
Power Steering Fluid Check ....................
367
Changing the 12V Battery ........................
368
Adjusting the Headlamps ........................
370
Washer Fluid Check .....................................
371
Fuel Filter - 6.2L/7.3L ..................................
371
Checking the Wiper Blades ......................
371
Changing the Wiper Blades .....................
371
Changing a Bulb ..........................................
372
Changing the Engine-Mounted and Diesel Fuel Conditioner Module Fuel
Filters - 6.7L Diesel .................................
375
Spring U-Bolt Check - F-600 .................
378
Vehicle Care
General Information ..................................
380
Cleaning Products .....................................
380
Cleaning the Exterior ..................................
381
Waxing ............................................................
382
Cleaning the Engine ...................................
382
Cleaning the Exhaust - 6.7L Diesel ......
382
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades ........................................................................\
383
Cleaning the Interior ..................................
383
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens ......................
385
Cleaning Leather Seats ............................
385
Repairing Minor Paint Damage ..............
387
Cleaning the Wheels .................................
387
Vehicle Storage ............................................
387
Wheels and Tires
General Information ..................................
390
Tire Care .........................................................
392
Using Snow Chains ...................................
408
Tire Pressure Monitoring System .........
409
Changing a Road Wheel ............................
417
Technical Specifications ..........................
428
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Power steering fluid reservoir. See Power Steering Fluid Check (page 367).
E.
Engine oil dipstick.
See Engine Oil Dipstick (page 341).
F.
Engine oil filler cap.
See Engine Oil Check (page 344).
G.
Air cleaner assembly. See
Changing the Engine Air Filter (page 349).
H.
ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK - 6.2L MINA
MAX
B
ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK - 6.7L
DIESEL Minimum.
A
Maximum.
B ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK - 7.3L
Minimum.
A
Nominal.
B
Maximum.
C
ENGINE OIL CHECK - 6.2L
To check the engine oil level consistently
and accurately, do the following:
1. Make sure that your vehicle is on level ground.
2. Run engine until it reaches normal operating temperature.
3. Make sure the parking brake is on. Make
sure the transmission is in park (P) or
neutral (N).
4. Switch the engine off and wait 15 minutes for the oil to drain into the oil
pan. Checking the engine oil level too
soon after you switch the engine off
may result in an inaccurate reading.
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ENGINE OIL CHECK - 6.7L
DIESEL
To check the engine oil level consistently
and accurately, do the following:
1.
Make sure the parking brake is on. Make
sure the transmission is in park (P) or
neutral (N).
2. Run engine until it reaches normal operating temperature.
3. Make sure that your vehicle is on level ground.
4. Switch the engine off and wait 15 minutes for the oil to drain into the oil
pan. Checking the engine oil level too
soon after you switch the engine off
may result in an inaccurate reading.
5. Open the hood. See Opening and
Closing the Hood (page 337).
6. Remove the dipstick and wipe it with a clean, lint-free cloth. See
Under
Hood Overview (page 339).
7. Replace the dipstick and remove it again to check the oil level. See
Engine Oil Dipstick
(page 341).
8. Make sure that the oil level is between
the maximum and minimum marks. If
the oil level is at the minimum mark,
add oil immediately. See
Capacities
and Specifications (page 446).
9. If the oil level is correct, replace the dipstick and make sure it is fully seated.
Note: Do not remove the dipstick when the
engine is running.
Note: If the oil level is between the
maximum and minimum marks, the oil level
is acceptable. Do not add oil.
Note: The oil consumption of new engines
reaches its normal level after approximately
3,000 mi (5,000 km)
. Adding Engine Oil WARNING: Do not remove the filler
cap when the engine is running.
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.
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. See Under Hood Overview
(page 339).
Turn it counterclockwise and remove
it.
3. Add engine oil of the proper viscosity and grade that meets Ford
specifications. See
Capacities and
Specifications (page 446). You may
have to use a funnel to pour the engine
oil into the opening.
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.
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Engine lubrication for severe
service operation
The following conditions define severe
operation for which engine operation with
SAE 5W-40 oil which meets Ford
specification, WSS-M2C171-F1, is
recommended. Oil and oil filter change
intervals will be determined by the
Intelligent Oil Life Monitor™ as noted
previously.
ENGINE OIL CHECK - 7.3L
To check the engine oil level consistently
and accurately, do the following:
1.
Make sure the parking brake is on. Make
sure the transmission is in park (P) or
neutral (N).
2. Run the engine until it reaches normal operating temperature.
3. Make sure that your vehicle is on level ground.
4. Switch the engine off and wait 15 minutes for the oil to drain into the oil
pan. Checking the engine oil level too
soon after you switch the engine off
may result in an inaccurate reading.
5. Open the hood. See Maintenance
(page 337).
6. Remove the dipstick and wipe it with a clean, lint-free cloth. See
Maintenance
(page 337).
7. Replace the dipstick and remove it again to check the oil level. See
Maintenance
(page 337).
8. Make sure that the oil level is between
the maximum and minimum marks. If
the oil level is at the minimum mark,
add oil immediately. See
Capacities
and Specifications (page 429).
9. If the oil level is correct, replace the dipstick and make sure it is fully seated. Note:
Do not remove the dipstick when the
engine is running.
Note: If the oil level is between the
maximum and minimum marks, the oil level
is acceptable. Do not add oil.
Note: The oil consumption of new engines
reaches its normal level after approximately
3,000 mi (5,000 km)
.
Adding Engine Oil WARNING: Do not remove the filler
cap when the engine is running.
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.
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Changing the Engine Air Filter - 6.7L
Diesel.............................................................347
Air Filter Restriction Gauge............................ 348
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 7.3L.................................................................349
Changing the Engine-Mounted and Diesel Fuel Conditioner Module Fuel
Filters - 6.7L Diesel....................................375
Diesel Fuel Conditioner Module Filter........375
Engine-mounted Fuel Filter........................... 378
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter...............................................................345
Engine Lubrication for Severe Service Operation......................................................... 345
Changing the Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot Name or Password...................................473
Changing the Wiper Blades......................371
Checking MyKey System Status...............63 MyKey Distance.................................................... 63
Number of Admin Keys...................................... 63
Number of MyKeys.............................................. 63
Checking the Wiper Blades.......................371
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance.................................................42
Child Restraint Positioning
.........................33
Child Safety......................................................20 General Information............................................ 20
Child Safety Locks
.........................................35
Left-Hand Side...................................................... 35
Right-Hand Side................................................... 35
Cleaning Leather Seats.............................385 With King Ranch Edition................................. 386
Without King Ranch Edition.......................... 385
Cleaning Products......................................380 Materials............................................................... 380
Cleaning the Engine....................................382
Cleaning the Exhaust - 6.7L Diesel.......382
Cleaning the Exterior...................................381 Cleaning the Headlamps................................. 381
Exterior Chrome Parts...................................... 381
Exterior Plastic Parts......................................... 381
Stripes or Graphics............................................. 381
Underbody........................................................... 382
Under Hood......................................................... 382
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens
........................385
Cleaning the Interior...................................383
Cleaning the Wheels..................................387 Cleaning the Windows and Wiper
Blades...........................................................383
Clearing All MyKeys.......................................62
Climate.............................................................519 Accessing Rear Climate Controls.................521
Accessing the Climate Control Menu.........519
Directing the Airflow.......................................... 519
Rear Climate Control Lock Indicator...........521
Setting the Blower Motor Speed.................. 519
Setting the Temperature................................. 519
Switching Auto Mode On and Off................519
Switching Dual Zone Mode On and Off...................................................................... 520
Switching Maximum Air Conditioning On and Off............................................................. 520
Switching Maximum Defrost On and Off...................................................................... 520
Switching Rear Auto Mode On and Off........................................................................\
521
Switching Recirculated Air On and Off........................................................................\
521
Switching the Air Conditioning On and Off....................................................................... 519
Switching the Climate Controlled Seats On and Off............................................................. 520
Switching the Climate Control On and Off...................................................................... 520
Switching the Heated Exterior Mirrors On and Off............................................................. 520
Switching the Heated Rear Window On and Off...................................................................... 520
Switching the Heated Seats On and Off...................................................................... 520
Switching the Heated Steering Wheel On and Off............................................................. 520
Switching the Heated Windshield On and Off...................................................................... 520
Switching the Rear Climate Controlled Seats On and Off........................................... 521
Switching the Rear Heated Seats On and Off........................................................................\
521
Switching the Rear Ventilated Seats On and Off............................................................... 521
Switching the Ventilated Seats On and Off........................................................................\
521
Climate Control.............................................139
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Direction Indicator.............................................
106
Door Ajar................................................................ 106
Electronic Locking Differential...................... 106
Engine Coolant Temperature........................ 106
Engine Oil.............................................................. 106
Fasten Seatbelt.................................................. 106
Four-Wheel Drive Indicators.......................... 108
Front Airbag......................................................... 106
Front Fog Lamps................................................ 106
High Beam............................................................ 106
Hill Descent.......................................................... 106
Low Fuel Level..................................................... 106
Low Tire Pressure Warning............................. 106
Powertrain Malfunction/Reduced Power/Electronic Throttle Control..........107
Service Engine Soon.......................................... 107
Stability Control.................................................. 107
Stability Control Off........................................... 107
Tailgate Ajar.......................................................... 107
Transmission Tow/Haul................................... 107
Wait To Start......................................................... 107
Water In Fuel......................................................... 107
Warning Triangle...........................................316
Washer Fluid Check......................................371
Washers See: Cleaning the Exterior............................... 381
See: Wipers and Washers................................. 84
Waxing.............................................................382
What Is Automatic High Beam Control.............................................................92
What Is Cruise Control...............................236 Requirements...................................................... 236
What Is the Cabin Air Filter.......................146
What Is Trail Control...................................225
Wheel Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel......................... 417
Wheels and Tires........................................390 General Information......................................... 390
Technical Specifications................................. 428
Windows and Mirrors...................................94
Windshield Washers.....................................85
Windshield Wipers........................................84 Speed Dependent Wipers................................ 84
Wiper Blades See: Checking the Wiper Blades................... 371
Wipers and Washers.....................................84
Wireless Accessory Charger.....................163
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