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Sustained High-speed Driving at Gross Vehicle Weight Rating - Maximum Loaded Weight
for Vehicle Operation
Change the engine oil and filter as indicated by the
information display, and perform the services listed in the
scheduled maintenance chart.
As required
Replace the engine-mounted and frame-mounted fuel
filters.
Every 15,000 mi
(24,000 km), six months or
600 engine hours
Replace the wheel bearing grease and grease seals if you
use non-sealed bearings. Two-wheel drive vehicles.
Every
30,000 mi
(48,000 km)
Flush and refill the coolant. Do not add coolant additive.
Every
60,000 mi
(96,000 km) or 2400
engine hours
Note: After the initial coolant flush and fill at
60,000 mi (96,000 km) or 2400 engine
hours, flush and fill every 45,000 mi (72,000 km) or 1800 engine hours thereafter. Operating in Sustained Ambient Temperatures Below -9°F (-23°C) or Above 100°F (38°C)
Change the engine oil and filter as indicated by the
information display, and perform the services listed in the
scheduled maintenance chart.
As required
Replace the engine-mounted and frame-mounted fuel
filters.
Every
15,000 mi
(24,000 km), six months or
600 engine hours
Replace the wheel bearing grease and grease seals if using
non-sealed bearings. (Two-wheel drive vehicles)
Every
30,000 mi
(48,000 km) Operating in Dusty or Sandy Conditions (Such as Unpaved or Dusty Roads)
Rotate the tires, inspect the tires for wear and measure
tread depth.1
Every
7,500 mi (12,000 km)
Inspect the brake system pads and rotors.
Inspect the air filter restriction gauge. Replace the air filter
if necessary.2
Inspect the steering, suspension ball joints and the tie rods.
Lubricate any grease fittings.
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Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold
Climates........................................................... 444
Automatic Transmission-Six Speed..........442
Automatic Transmission-Ten Speed.........442
Engine Coolant................................................... 443
Engine Oil............................................................. 443
Front Axle............................................................. 448
Fuel Tank.............................................................. 445
Grease.................................................................... 445
Hydraulic Brake System.................................. 446
Locks....................................................................... 447
Power Steering System.................................. 446
Rear Axle - 10.5.................................................. 448
Rear Axle - 11.8 ................................................... 449
Transfer Case....................................................... 447
Washer Reservoir.............................................. 449
Capacities and Specifications - 6.7L Diesel............................................................450
Air Conditioning System................................. 450
Alternative Engine Oil for Biodiesel Fuel Blends (B20 max)........................................ 454
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates........................................................... 454
Alternative Engine Oil for Severe Duty Service.............................................................. 455
Automatic Transmission.................................. 451
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Tank.................456
Engine Coolant................................................... 452
Engine Oil.............................................................. 452
Front Axle............................................................. 459
Fuel Tank.............................................................. 455
Grease .................................................................... 456
Hydraulic Brake System.................................. 457
Locks...................................................................... 458
Power Steering System................................... 457
Rear Axle - 10.5................................................... 459
Rear Axle - 10.8.................................................. 460
Rear Axle - 11.8 .................................................. 460
Transfer Case...................................................... 458
Washer Reservoir................................................ 461
Capacities and Specifications - 7.3L..................................................................461
Air Conditioning System................................. 462
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates ........................................................... 464
Automatic Transmission................................ 462
Engine Coolant................................................... 463
Engine Oil............................................................. 463Front Axle.............................................................
468
Fuel Tank.............................................................. 465
Grease .................................................................... 465
Hydraulic Brake System................................. 466
Locks....................................................................... 467
Power Steering System.................................. 466
Rear Axle - 10.5.................................................. 468
Rear Axle - 10.8.................................................. 469
Rear Axle - 11.8 (With HD Tow Option)............................................................. 469
Rear Axle - 11.8 (Without HD Tow Option)............................................................. 470
Transfer Case...................................................... 467
Washer Reservoir................................................ 471
Capacities and Specifications................433
Cargo Lamps...................................................93
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior.............................. 385
Catalytic Converter
......................................195
On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)................... 196
Readiness for Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) Testing.................................................... 197
Center Console
................................................171
Changing a Bulb............................................377 Cargo Lamp and Central High Mounted
Brake Lamp Bulbs........................................ 379
Fog Lamp Bulbs................................................. 378
Front Park and Direction Indicator Lamp Bulbs................................................................... 377
Headlamp Bulbs................................................. 377
LED Lamps.......................................................... 380
License Plate Lamp Bulb............................... 380
Rear Lamps, Brake Lamps, Rear Direction Indicator and Reversing Lamp
Bulbs.................................................................. 378
Changing a Fuse..........................................340 Fuses...................................................................... 340
Changing a Road Wheel...........................422 Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly
Information...................................................... 422
Location of the Spare Tire and Tools.........423
Stowing the Flat Tire or Spare Tire.............430
Tire Change Procedure.................................... 423
Changing the 12V Battery..........................373 Battery Management System....................... 374
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 6.2L..................................................................351
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Connecting the Vehicle to a Mobile
Network........................................................474
Enabling the Modem Using FordPass........................................................... 474
Enabling the Modem Using the Touchscreen.................................................... 474
What Is the Modem.......................................... 474
Coolant Check See: Engine Coolant Check - 6.2L...............358
See: Engine Coolant Check - 6.7L
Diesel................................................................. 362
See: Engine Coolant Check - 7.3L................365
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator........53
Creating a MyKey............................................63
Programming or Changing Configurable
Settings............................................................... 63
Creating a Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot...........477 Connecting a Device to the Wi-Fi
Hotspot............................................................. 477
Finding the Wi-Fi Hotspot Name and Password.......................................................... 477
Cross Traffic Alert
........................................258
Cross Traffic Alert Behavior When Trailer
is Attached...................................................... 260
Cross Traffic Alert Indicator........................... 260
Cross Traffic Alert Information Messages......................................................... 260
Cross Traffic Alert System Limitations...................................................... 259
Cross Traffic Alert System Sensors............259
Switching the System On and Off..............260
Using Cross Traffic Alert................................. 258
Cruise Control................................................241
Cruise Control Indicators..........................242
Cruise Control - Vehicles With: Adaptive Cruise Control
...............................................85
Cruise Control - Vehicles With: Cruise Control............................................................84
Customer Assistance
..................................327
D
Data Recording.................................................12 Comfort, Convenience and Entertainment
Data....................................................................... 14
Event Data................................................................ 13
Service Data............................................................ 13
Services That Third Parties Provide...............14 Services That We Provide..................................
14
Vehicles With a Modem...................................... 14
Vehicles With an Emergency Call System.................................................................. 15
Vehicles With SYNC............................................. 15
Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With: Configurable Daytime Running
Lamps.............................................................90
Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With: Daytime Running Lamps (DRL).............91
Declaration of Conformity
........................613
Declaration of Conformity - Vehicles With: SYNC 3
...............................................613
Radio Frequency Statement.......................... 613
Diesel Particulate Filter.............................202 Oxidation Catalytic Converter and Diesel
Particulate Filter System........................... 202
Regeneration....................................................... 202
Digital Radio
..................................................482
HD Radio Reception and Station
Troubleshooting............................................ 483
Direction Indicators.......................................92
Doors and Locks.............................................66
Draining the Fuel Filter Water Trap - 6.7L Diesel
.............................................................355
Draining the Diesel Fuel Conditioner
Module.............................................................. 356
Filter Location..................................................... 356
Drive Control
..................................................267
Selectable Drive Modes................................... 267
Driver Alert.....................................................249 Using Driver Alert............................................... 249
Driver and Passenger Airbags...................46 Children and Airbags............................................ 51
Passenger Airbag On and Off Switch .........46
Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating Adjustment....................................................... 50
Driving Aids
....................................................249
Driving Hints....................................................312
Driving Through Water
................................315
For Vehicles without Tremor Off-Road
Package............................................................. 315
For Vehicles with Tremor Off-Road Package............................................................. 316
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DRL
See: Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With:
Configurable Daytime Running
Lamps................................................................. 90
See: Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With: Daytime Running Lamps (DRL).................91
E
Economical Driving......................................312
Electromagnetic Compatibility..............585
Electronic Locking Differential
...............220
Activating the Electronic Locking
Differential...................................................... 220
Operating ELD With a Spare or Mismatched Tires..................................................................... 221
Electronic Tailgate...........................................71 With the Outside Control Button..................... 71
With the Remote Control................................... 71
Emission Law
.................................................194
Noise Emissions Warranty, Prohibited
Tampering Acts and Maintenance..........195
Tampering With a Noise Control System............................................................... 194
End User License Agreement.................588 VEHICLE SOFTWARE END USER LICENSE
AGREEMENT (EULA) ................................ 588
Engine Block Heater
....................................182
Using the Engine Block Heater...................... 183
Engine Coolant Check - 6.2L
...................358
Adding Coolant.................................................. 358
Engine Coolant Temperature Management................................................... 361
Fail-Safe Cooling............................................... 360
Recycled Coolant.............................................. 359
Severe Climates................................................. 359
Engine Coolant Check - 6.7L Diesel.............................................................362
Adding Coolant................................................... 362
Coolant Change................................................. 365
Engine and Secondary Cooling System Refill Procedure............................................. 364
Engine-driven Cooling Fan............................. 365
Recycled Coolant.............................................. 364
Severe Climates................................................. 365
Engine Coolant Check - 7.3L...................365 Adding Coolant.................................................. 366
Coolant Change................................................. 368Engine Coolant Temperature
Management.................................................. 369
Engine-driven Cooling Fan (Fan Clutch).............................................................. 368
Fail-Safe Cooling............................................... 368
Recycled Coolant............................................... 367
Severe Climates................................................. 368
Engine Emission Control...........................194
Engine Idle Shutdown.................................182
Engine Immobilizer See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 76
Engine Oil Check - 6.2L.............................346 Adding Engine Oil............................................... 347
Engine Oil Check - 6.7L Diesel.................347 Adding Engine Oil.............................................. 348
Engine lubrication for severe service operation ........................................................ 348
Engine Oil Check - 7.3L..............................348 Adding Engine Oil.............................................. 349
Engine Oil Dipstick - 6.2L.........................346
Engine Oil Dipstick - 6.7L Diesel............346
Engine Oil Dipstick - 7.3L..........................346
Engine Specifications - 6.2L....................433 Drivebelt Routing............................................... 433
Engine Specifications - 6.7L Diesel.......433 Drivebelt Routing............................................... 434
Engine Specifications - 7.3L....................434 Drivebelt Routing............................................... 435
Entertainment................................................513 AM/FM Radio....................................................... 514
Apps........................................................................\
522
Bluetooth Stereo or USB................................. 521
CD (If equipped)................................................ 520
HD Radio ™ Information (If
Available).......................................................... 517
SiriusXM® Satellite Radio (If Activated)......................................................... 515
Sources................................................................... 514
Supported Media Players, Formats and Metadata Information................................. 522
USB Ports.............................................................. 522
Environment.....................................................19
Essential Towing Checks.........................300 Before Towing a Trailer................................... 308
Dynamic Hitching Using the Rear View Camera System............................................. 301
Hitches................................................................... 302
Integrated Trailer Brake Controller..............305
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Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal
Watercraft (PWC)....................................... 309
Safety Chains...................................................... 304
Trailer Brakes...................................................... 304
Trailer Lamps...................................................... 308
Trailer Towing Connector............................... 300
When Towing a Trailer..................................... 308
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording............................................. 12
Export Unique Options.................................18
Exterior Mirrors................................................98 Blind Spot Information System..................... 101
Clearance Lamps .............................................. 100
Direction Indicator Mirrors ............................. 100
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors............................... 98
Heated Exterior Mirrors ................................... 100
Memory Mirrors .................................................. 100
Power Exterior Mirrors........................................ 98
PowerScope ™ Power Telescoping
Mirrors................................................................. 99
Puddle Lamps..................................................... 100
Spot Lamps......................................................... 100
Telescoping Mirrors............................................. 99
Trailer Towing Camera System..................... 100
F
Fastening the Seatbelts
..............................39
Fastening the Cinch Tongue............................ 40
Seatbelt Locking Modes..................................... 41
Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy...............40
Using the Seatbelt with Cinch Tongue (Front Center Seat on Super Cab and
Crew Cab).......................................................... 39
Fire Extinguisher
............................................321
Flat Tire See: Changing a Road Wheel........................ 422
Floor Mats
.......................................................318
Fog Lamps - Front See: Front Fog Lamps......................................... 91
Foot Pedals See: Adjusting the Pedals................................. 86
Ford Credit.........................................................16 US Only..................................................................... 16
Ford Protect...................................................555 Ford Protect Extended Service Plan
(CANADA ONLY).......................................... 556Ford Protect Extended Service Plans (U.S.
Only).................................................................. 555
Four-Wheel Drive
..........................................212
Front Fog Lamps.............................................91 Front Fog Lamp Indicator.................................. 91
Switching the Front Fog Lamps On or Off........................................................................\
.. 91
Fuel and Refueling
.......................................184
Fuel Consumption........................................193
Advertised Capacity.......................................... 193
Fuel Economy...................................................... 193
Fuel Filter - 6.2L
............................................376
Fuel Quality - Diesel.....................................187 Biodiesel................................................................ 188
Diesel Fuel Additives ........................................ 189
Fuel Requirements - Choosing The Right Fuel: Vehicles Operated Where Ultra Low
Sulfur Diesel Fuel Is Not Required ..........187
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) ...................... 187
Fuel Quality - E85........................................185 Choosing the Right Fuel - Flex Fuel
Vehicles............................................................. 185
Switching Between E85 and Gasoline............................................................ 186
Fuel Quality - Gasoline..............................186 Choosing the Right Fuel.................................. 186
Fuel Shutoff
....................................................321
Fuses................................................................334
Fuse Specification Chart..........................334 Engine Compartment Fuse Box................... 334
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel................................................................. 338
G
Garage Door Opener...................................163
Garage Door Opener See: Universal Garage Door Opener ............163
Gauges
.............................................................104
DEF Gauge............................................................ 106
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge..........106
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge............................. 106
Fuel Gauge............................................................ 106
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VIN
See: Vehicle Identification Number............439
Voice Control...................................................84
W
Warning Lamps and Indicators
...............107
Adaptive Cruise Control................................... 107
Adaptive Steering............................................... 107
Anti-Lock Braking System............................... 107
Automatic High Beam...................................... 107
Battery.................................................................... 108
Blind Spot Monitor............................................ 108
Brake System Warning Lamp........................ 108
Check 4X4............................................................ 108
Check Fuel Cap................................................... 108
Cruise Control...................................................... 108
Diesel Engine Brake........................................... 108
Diesel Exhaust Fluid.......................................... 108
Direction Indicator............................................. 109
Door Ajar................................................................ 109
Electronic Locking Differential...................... 109
Engine Coolant Temperature........................ 109
Engine Oil.............................................................. 109
Fasten Seatbelt.................................................. 109
Four-Wheel Drive Indicators............................. 111
Front Airbag......................................................... 109
Front Fog Lamps................................................ 109
High Beam............................................................ 109
Hill Descent.......................................................... 109
Low Fuel Level..................................................... 109
Low Tire Pressure Warning............................. 109
Powertrain Malfunction/Reduced Power/Electronic Throttle Control..........110
Service Engine Soon........................................... 110
Stability Control................................................... 110
Stability Control Off........................................... 110
Tailgate Ajar........................................................... 110
Transmission Tow/Haul.................................... 110
Wait To Start......................................................... 110
Water In Fuel......................................................... 110
Warning Triangle
...........................................321
Washer Fluid Check....................................376
Washers See: Cleaning the Exterior.............................. 385
See: Wipers and Washers................................. 87
Waxing.............................................................387 What Is Automatic High Beam
Control............................................................95
What Is Cruise Control................................241
What Is the Cabin Air Filter.......................149
What is the Rear Occupant Alert System
............................................................161
What Is Trail Control...................................230
Wheel Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel........................ 422
Wheels and Tires.........................................395 General Information......................................... 395
Technical Specifications.................................. 431
Windows and Mirrors....................................97
Windshield Washers
.....................................88
Windshield Wipers.........................................87
Speed Dependent Wipers................................. 87
Wiper Blades See: Checking the Wiper Blades.................. 376
Wipers and Washers.....................................87
Wireless Accessory Charging
...................168
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