2020 FORD F-550 tow

Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold
Climates.......................................................... 440
Automatic Transmission-Six Speed..........438
Automatic Transmission-Ten Speed.........438
Engine Coolant................................................... 439
Engine Oil............................................................. 439
Front Axle............................................................. 444
Fuel Tank............................................................... 441
Grease..................................................................... 441
Hydraulic Brake System.................................. 442
Locks...................................................................... 443
Power Steering System................................... 442
Rear Axle - 10.5.................................................. 444
Rear Axle - 11.8 ................................................... 445
Transfer Case...................................................... 443
Washer Reservoir............................................... 445
Capacities and Specifications - 6.7L Diesel............................................................446
Air Conditioning System................................. 446
Alternative Engine Oil for Biodiesel Fuel Blends (B20 Max)........................................ 450
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates ........................................................... 450
Alternative Engine Oil for Severe Duty Service............................................................... 451
Automatic Transmission................................. 447
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Tank.................452
Engine Coolant................................................... 448
Engine Oil............................................................. 448
Front Axle............................................................. 455
Fuel Tank................................................................ 451
Grease.................................................................... 452
Hydraulic Brake System.................................. 453
Locks...................................................................... 454
Power Steering System................................... 453
Rear Axle - 10.5................................................... 455
Rear Axle - 10.8.................................................. 456
Rear Axle - 11.8 ................................................... 456
Transfer Case...................................................... 454
Washer Reservoir............................................... 457
Capacities and Specifications - 7.3L..................................................................457
Air Conditioning System................................. 458
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates.......................................................... 460
Automatic Transmission................................ 458
Engine Coolant................................................... 459
Engine Oil............................................................. 459Front Axle.............................................................
464
Fuel Tank............................................................... 461
Grease..................................................................... 461
Hydraulic Brake System.................................. 462
Locks...................................................................... 463
Power Steering System................................... 462
Rear Axle - 10.5.................................................. 464
Rear Axle - 10.8.................................................. 465
Rear Axle - 11.8 (With HD Tow Option)............................................................. 465
Rear Axle - 11.8 (Without HD Tow Option)............................................................ 466
Transfer Case...................................................... 463
Washer Reservoir............................................... 467
Capacities and Specifications................429
Cargo Lamps...................................................90
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior............................... 381
Catalytic Converter......................................189 On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)................... 190
Readiness for Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) Testing.................................................... 191
Center Console..............................................165
Changing a Bulb...........................................372 Cargo Lamp and Central High Mounted
Brake Lamp Bulbs......................................... 374
Fog Lamp Bulbs.................................................. 373
Front Park and Direction Indicator Lamp Bulbs.................................................................. 372
Headlamp Bulbs................................................. 372
LED Lamps........................................................... 375
License Plate Lamp Bulb................................ 375
Rear Lamps, Brake Lamps, Rear Direction Indicator and Reversing Lamp
Bulbs.................................................................. 373
Changing a Fuse...........................................335 Fuses...................................................................... 335
Changing a Road Wheel.............................417 Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly
Information....................................................... 417
Jacking the Vehicle............................................ 422
Location of the Spare Tire and Tools..........418
Stowing the Flat Tire or Spare Tire..............427
Tire Change Procedure..................................... 418
Changing the 12V Battery.........................368 Battery Management System...................... 369
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 6.2L................................................................346
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See: Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With:
Configurable Daytime Running Lamps....87
See: Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With: Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)................88
E
Economical Driving.....................................307
Electromagnetic Compatibility...............581
Electronic Locking Differential.................215 Activating the Electronic Locking
Differential........................................................ 215
Operating ELD With a Spare or Mismatched Tires.................................................................... 216
Electronic Tailgate.........................................70
With the Outside Control Button................... 70
With the Remote Control.................................. 70
Emission Law.................................................188 Noise Emissions Warranty, Prohibited
Tampering Acts and Maintenance.........189
Tampering With a Noise Control System.............................................................. 188
End User License Agreement.................584 VEHICLE SOFTWARE END USER LICENSE
AGREEMENT (EULA) ................................ 584
Engine Block Heater.....................................176 Using the Engine Block Heater....................... 177
Engine Coolant Check - 6.2L
...................353
Adding Coolant................................................... 353
Engine Coolant Temperature Management.................................................. 356
Fail-Safe Cooling............................................... 355
Recycled Coolant.............................................. 354
Severe Climates................................................. 354
Engine Coolant Check - 6.7L Diesel.............................................................357
Adding Coolant................................................... 357
Coolant Change................................................. 360
Engine and Secondary Cooling System Refill Procedure............................................. 359
Engine-driven Cooling Fan............................ 360
Recycled Coolant.............................................. 359
Severe Climates................................................. 360
Engine Coolant Check - 7.3L...................360 Adding Coolant................................................... 361
Coolant Change................................................. 363Engine Coolant Temperature
Management.................................................. 364
Engine-driven Cooling Fan (Fan Clutch).............................................................. 363
Fail-Safe Cooling............................................... 363
Recycled Coolant............................................... 362
Severe Climates................................................. 363
Engine Emission Control
...........................188
Engine Idle Shutdown.................................176
Engine Immobilizer See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 75
Engine Oil Check - 6.2L..............................341 Adding Engine Oil.............................................. 342
Engine Oil Check - 6.7L Diesel................343 Adding Engine Oil.............................................. 343
Engine lubrication for severe service operation ........................................................ 344
Engine Oil Check - 7.3L..............................344 Adding Engine Oil.............................................. 344
Engine Oil Dipstick - 6.2L...........................341
Engine Oil Dipstick - 6.7L Diesel..............341
Engine Oil Dipstick - 7.3L............................341
Engine Specifications - 6.2L....................429 Drivebelt Routing............................................... 429
Engine Specifications - 6.7L Diesel.......429 Drivebelt Routing............................................... 430
Engine Specifications - 7.3L....................430 Drivebelt Routing................................................ 431
Entertainment..............................................509 AM/FM Radio....................................................... 510
Apps........................................................................\
518
Bluetooth Stereo or USB.................................. 517
CD........................................................................\
..... 516
HD Radio ™ Information (If
Available).......................................................... 513
SiriusXM® Satellite Radio (If Activated).......................................................... 511
Sources.................................................................. 510
Supported Media Players, Formats and Metadata Information................................. 518
USB Ports.............................................................. 518
Environment......................................................17
Essential Towing Checks..........................295 Before Towing a Trailer.................................... 303
Dynamic Hitching Using the Rear View Camera System............................................ 296
Hitches................................................................... 297
Integrated Trailer Brake Controller.............300
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Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal
Watercraft (PWC)........................................ 304
Safety Chains...................................................... 299
Trailer Brakes....................................................... 299
Trailer Lamps...................................................... 303
Trailer Towing Connector................................ 295
When Towing a Trailer..................................... 303
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording............................................ 10
Export Unique Options.................................16
Exterior Mirrors................................................95 Blind Spot Information System...................... 98
Clearance Lamps ................................................. 97
Direction Indicator Mirrors ................................ 97
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors............................... 95
Heated Exterior Mirrors ...................................... 97
Memory Mirrors .................................................... 97
Power Exterior Mirrors........................................ 95
PowerScope ™ Power Telescoping
Mirrors................................................................. 96
Puddle Lamps........................................................ 97
Spot Lamps............................................................ 97
Telescoping Mirrors............................................. 96
Trailer Towing Camera System....................... 97
F
Fastening the Seatbelts...............................37 Fastening the Cinch Tongue............................ 38
Seatbelt Locking Modes.................................... 39
Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy................38
Using the Seatbelt with Cinch Tongue (Front Center Seat on Super Cab and
Crew Cab)........................................................... 37
Fire Extinguisher
............................................316
Flat Tire See: Changing a Road Wheel......................... 417
Floor Mats........................................................313
Fog Lamps - Front See: Front Fog Lamps........................................ 88
Foot Pedals See: Adjusting the Pedals................................. 83
Ford Credit
.........................................................14
US Only..................................................................... 14
Ford Protect....................................................551 Ford Protect Extended Service Plan
(CANADA ONLY).......................................... 552Ford Protect Extended Service Plans (U.S.
Only)................................................................... 551
Four-Wheel Drive.........................................207
Front Fog Lamps............................................88 Front Fog Lamp Indicator................................. 88
Switching the Front Fog Lamps On or Off........................................................................\
. 88
Fuel and Refueling.......................................178
Fuel Consumption........................................187 Advertised Capacity........................................... 187
Fuel Economy....................................................... 187
Fuel Filter - 6.2L/7.3L...................................371
Fuel Quality - Diesel.....................................181 Biodiesel................................................................. 182
Diesel Fuel Additives ........................................ 183
Fuel Requirements - Choosing The Right Fuel: Vehicles Operated Where Ultra Low
Sulfur Diesel Fuel Is Not Required ...........181
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) ....................... 181
Fuel Quality - E85.........................................179 Choosing the Right Fuel - Flex Fuel
Vehicles.............................................................. 179
Switching Between E85 and Gasoline............................................................ 180
Fuel Quality - Gasoline..............................180 Choosing the Right Fuel.................................. 180
Fuel Shutoff
....................................................316
Fuses................................................................329
Fuse Specification Chart
..........................329
Engine Compartment Fuse Box................... 329
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel........333
G
Garage Door Opener...................................158
Garage Door Opener See: Universal Garage Door Opener...........158
Gauges..............................................................101 DEF Gauge............................................................ 103
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge..........103
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge.............................. 103
Fuel Gauge............................................................ 103
Transmission Fluid Temperature Gauge................................................................. 103
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P
Parking Aids...................................................228
Principle of Operation...................................... 228
Parking Brake.................................................219
Passive Anti-Theft System.........................75 SecuriLock®........................................................... 75
PATS See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 75
Perchlorate........................................................14
Phone................................................................521 Android Auto........................................................ 523
Apple CarPlay...................................................... 523
Pairing Your Cell Phone for the First Time................................................................... 522
Text Messaging................................................... 522
Using Your Cell Phone...................................... 522
Post-Crash Alert System
...........................319
Power Door Locks See: Locking and Unlocking............................. 65
Power Running Boards
.................................77
Power Seats...................................................150
Adjusting the Lumbar Support....................... 151
Adjusting the Multi-Contour Front Seats With Active Motion ........................................ 151
Power Steering Fluid Check
.....................367
Power Take-Off............................................205 Split Shaft Capability...................................... 206
Power Windows.............................................94 Accessory Delay................................................... 95
Bounce-Back......................................................... 94
One-Touch Up or Down.................................... 94
Window Lock......................................................... 95
Pre-Collision Assist
.....................................258
Adjusting the Pre-Collision Assist
Settings............................................................ 260
Blocked Sensors................................................. 261
Distance Indication and Alert....................... 259
Using the Pre-Collision Assist System.............................................................. 258
Protecting the Environment........................17
Puncture See: Changing a Road Wheel......................... 417
R
Rear Axle..........................................................215 Rear Parking Aid...........................................228
Obstacle Distance Indicator.......................... 229
Rear Seats
.......................................................154
Folding Up the Rear Seat Cushion ..............154
Rear Under Seat Storage................................. 155
Returning the Seat to the Seating Position.............................................................. 155
Rear View Camera
.......................................229
Camera Guidelines........................................... 230
Obstacle Distance Indicator........................... 231
Rear Camera Delay............................................ 231
Using the Rear View Camera System.............................................................. 230
Rear View Camera See: Rear View Camera................................... 229
Recommended Towing Weights
...........290
Calculating the Maximum Loaded Trailer
Weight for Your Vehicle.............................. 294
Refueling - Diesel.........................................184 Dual Fuel Tanks................................................... 186
Fueling Tips.......................................................... 185
Refueling................................................................ 185
Refueling - Gasoline....................................183 Fuel Filler Cap...................................................... 184
Remote Control..............................................53 Car Finder................................................................ 58
Integrated Keyhead Transmitter..................... 53
Intelligent Access Key......................................... 54
Memory Feature.................................................... 57
Remote Start......................................................... 58
Replacing the Battery......................................... 55
Sounding the Panic Alarm................................ 58
Remote Start.................................................144 Automatic Settings............................................ 145
Removing the Tailgate
...................................71
Repairing Minor Paint Damage...............387
Replacement Parts Recommendation........................................14
Collision Repairs.................................................... 14
Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical Repairs.................................................................. 14
Warranty on Replacement Parts..................... 14
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control............................................................59
Replacing the Cabin Air Filter..................146
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)..............................................................327
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Opening the Step..................................................
72
Tailgate...............................................................70
Technical Specifications See: Capacities and Specifications............429
Terrain Control..............................................226 Principle of Operation...................................... 226
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only).......................324
Tire Care..........................................................392
Glossary of Tire Terminology........................ 393
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................................................. 392
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall........................................................... 394
Temperature A B C............................................ 393
Traction AA A B C............................................... 392
Treadwear............................................................. 392
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
..........409
Trailer Tire Pressure Monitoring
System............................................................... 416
Vehicle Tire Pressure Monitoring System............................................................. 409
Tires See: Wheels and Tires..................................... 390
Towing a Trailer.............................................272 Load Placement................................................. 273
Towing Points
...............................................320
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels.........................................................304
Emergency Towing........................................... 304
Recreational Towing........................................ 304
Towing..............................................................272
Traction Control.............................................221 Principle of Operation....................................... 221
Trail Control Indicators...............................225
Trail Control
....................................................225
Trailer Reversing Aids..................................274 Conventional Trailer Setup............................. 276
Fifth Wheel and Gooseneck Trailer Setup................................................................. 278
Positioning Your Vehicle and Trailer............275
Pro Trailer Backup Assist With Trailer Reverse Guidance......................................... 274
Setting Up the System..................................... 275
Troubleshooting - Conventional Trailer................................................................. 282
Troubleshooting - Fifth Wheel and Gooseneck Trailer......................................... 287Using Pro Trailer Backup Assist....................
279
Using Trailer Reverse Guidance................... 280
Trailer Sway Control...................................290
Transfer Case Fluid Check
.......................366
Transmission Code Designation............436
Transmission..................................................201
Transporting the Vehicle............................319
Type Approvals
.............................................610
Radio Frequency Certifications for Blind
Spot Information System.......................... 610
U
Under Hood Overview - 6.2L...................338
Under Hood Overview - 6.7L Diesel.............................................................339
Under Hood Overview - 7.3L...................340
Under Seat Storage.....................................165 Front Under Seat Storage Compartment -
Vehicles With Locking Storage.................166
Front Under Seat Storage Compartment - Vehicles Without Locking Storage..........165
Rear Under Seat Storage................................ 166
Universal Garage Door Opener...............158 HomeLink Wireless Control System...........158
USB Port
.........................................................483
Locating the USB Ports................................... 483
Using Adaptive Cruise Control................237 Automatic Cancellation................................... 241
Blocked Sensor................................................... 242
Canceling the Set Speed................................ 240
Changing the Set Speed................................. 240
Detection Issues.................................................. 241
Following a Vehicle........................................... 238
Hilly Condition and Trailer Tow Usage.................................................................. 241
Overriding the Set Speed............................... 240
Resuming the Set Speed................................ 240
Setting the Adaptive Cruise Speed.............238
Setting the Gap Distance............................... 239
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control Off........................................................................\
241
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control On....................................................................... 238
Switching to Normal Cruise Control...........243
System Not Available....................................... 242
Using Four-Wheel Drive............................207 4WD Indicator Lights........................................ 207
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Driving Off-Road With Truck and Utility
Vehicles............................................................. 210
Electronic Shift-On-the-Fly (ESOF) 4WD system............................................................... 207
Entering and Exiting Rock Crawl Mode with Tremor Package............................................ 209
How Your Vehicle Differs from Other Vehicles............................................................. 210
Operating 4WD Vehicles with Spare or Mismatched Tires......................................... 209
Using the Electronic Shift on the Fly 4WD system.............................................................. 208
Using Hill Descent Control.......................226 Hill Descent Modes........................................... 226
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems..........................................................63
Using Power Running Boards.....................77 Automatic Power Deploy................................... 77
Automatic Power Stow....................................... 77
Bounce-back.......................................................... 78
Enabling and Disabling....................................... 77
Manual Power Deploy......................................... 77
Using Snow Chains....................................408
Using Stability Control...............................223 AdvanceTrac® with Roll Stability Control ™
(RSC®)............................................................. 223
Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player.............................................................491
Audio Voice Commands................................. 492
Media Sources..................................................... 491
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone............487 Accessing Features through the Phone
Menu................................................................. 488
Pairing a Phone.................................................. 487
Phone Controls.................................................. 488
Phone Voice Commands................................ 487
Using Traction Control................................221 Switching the System Off................................ 221
System Indicator Lights and Messages.......................................................... 221
Using Voice Recognition...........................485
Apps....................................................................... 508
Automatic Blower Motor Speed Reduction........................................................ 509
Climate.................................................................. 505
Entertainment.................................................... 504
General.................................................................. 503
Initiating a Voice Session............................... 485Navigation............................................................
507
Phone.................................................................... 506
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link.................. 508
System Interaction and Feedback.............486
Voice Settings.................................................... 509
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)........................325
V
Vehicle Care..................................................380 General Information......................................... 380
Vehicle Certification Label.......................436
Vehicle Identification Number................435
Vehicle Storage
.............................................387
Body........................................................................\
387
Brakes.................................................................... 388
Cooling system................................................... 388
Disconnecting Your 12 Volt Battery.............388
Engine.................................................................... 388
Fuel system......................................................... 388
General.................................................................. 387
Miscellaneous ..................................................... 388
Removing Vehicle From Storage.................388
Tires........................................................................\
388
Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot
................................473
Ventilated Seats............................................157
Ventilation See: Climate Control......................................... 139
VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number............435
Voice Control
....................................................81
W
Warning Lamps and Indicators...............104 Adaptive Cruise Control................................... 104
Adaptive Steering.............................................. 104
Anti-Lock Braking System.............................. 104
Automatic High Beam...................................... 104
Battery.................................................................... 105
Blind Spot Monitor............................................. 105
Brake System Warning Lamp........................ 105
Check 4X4............................................................. 105
Check Fuel Cap................................................... 105
Cruise Control...................................................... 105
Diesel Engine Brake........................................... 105
Diesel Exhaust Fluid.......................................... 105
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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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