2020 FORD F250 SUPER DUTY check engine

Result
Engine Air Filter Status
Message
Indicates the engine air filter is performing as expected.
Filter OK
Indicates that there is a higher than expected restriction
across the engine air filter, which could represent an air filter at full useful life or a filter with an obstruction.
Check filter
1
When this displays, inspect the engine air filter and replace if necessary.
After the inspection or engine air filter replacement, you must reset the system in order to change the status from Check Filter to Filter OK.
Indicates that there is an error within the electronic air filter maintenance minder system requiring service.
System fault
1 Reset the engine air filter information monitor after you replace the air filter.
Normal Maintenance Intervals At Every Oil Change Interval as Indicated by the Information Display
1
Change the engine oil and filter. 2
Fuel and water separator. Drain if necessary or if indicated by the information display.
Refill the diesel exhaust fluid tank.
Rotate the tires, inspect the tires for wear and measure the tread depth. 4
Perform a multi-point inspection, recommended.
Inspect the air filter restriction gauge. Replace the air filter if necessary. 3
Inspect the brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake linings, hoses and the parking brake.
Inspect the engine and secondary cooling system coolant concentration freeze-point
protection, level and the hoses.
Inspect the exhaust system and heat shields.
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Exceptions
Axle and Transfer Case Maintenance
Axle(s) and transfer case, 4X4 only, fluid
changes or level checks are not required
unless a leak is suspected or the assembly
has been submerged in water. During long
periods of trailer towing with outside
temperatures above 70°F (21°C) or at
wide-open throttle for long periods above
45 mph (72 km/h)
, change the rear axle
fluid every 30,000 mi (48,000 km) if the
rear axle is filled with non-synthetic fluid.
This interval can be waived and the
150,000 mi (240,000 km) service interval
can continue if the rear axle is filled with
75W140 synthetic gear fluid meeting Ford
specification WSL-M2C192-A, part number
XY-75W140-QL, or equivalent. Add friction
modifier XL-3 (EST-M2C118-A) or
equivalent for complete refill of
Traction-Lok rear axles. See
Capacities
and Specifications (page 433).
Additional Axle Maintenance for Dual
Rear Wheels
Change the rear axle fluid every
250,000 mi (400,000 km)
under normal
driving conditions on all commercial
applications. When you operate your
vehicle at or near maximum gross vehicle
weights, change the rear axle fluid every
60,000 mi (96,000 km)
. In addition,
follow this 60,000 mi (96,000 km)
schedule when you operate your vehicle
under the special operating conditions
where noted. California Fuel Filter Replacement
If you register your vehicle in California, the
California Air Resources Board has
determined that the failure to perform this
maintenance item does not nullify the
emission warranty or limit recall liability
before the completion of your vehicle's
useful life. Ford Motor Company, however,
urges you to have all recommended
maintenance services performed at the
specified intervals and to record all vehicle
service.
Hot Climate Oil Change Intervals
Vehicles operating in the Middle East,
North Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa or
locations with similar climates using an
American Petroleum Institute (API)
Certified for Gasoline Engines (Certification
mark) oil of SM or SN quality, the normal
oil change interval is 3,000 mi (5,000 km).
If the available API SM or SN oils are not
available, then the oil change interval is
2,000 mi (3,000 km)
.
Engine Air Filter and Cabin Air Filter
Replacement
The life of the engine air filter and cabin air
filter is dependent on exposure to dusty
and dirty conditions. Vehicles operated in
these conditions require frequent
inspection and replacement of the engine
air filter and cabin air filter.
Diesel Particulate Filter
Over time, a slight amount of ash builds
up in the diesel particulate filter, which is
not removed during the regeneration
process. The filter may need to be replaced
with a new or remanufactured part at
approximately 250,000 mi (400,000 km).
Actual mileage varies depending on engine
and vehicle operating conditions.
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Changing the Engine Air Filter - 6.7L
Diesel.............................................................352
Air Filter Restriction Gauge............................ 353
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 7.3L.................................................................354
Changing the Engine-Mounted and Diesel Fuel Conditioner Module Fuel
Filters - 6.7L Diesel...................................380
Diesel Fuel Conditioner Module Filter.................................................................. 380
Engine-mounted Fuel Filter........................... 383
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter...............................................................350
Engine lubrication for severe service operation......................................................... 350
Changing the Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot Name or Password...................................477
Changing the Wiper Blades.....................376
Checking MyKey System Status..............64 MyKey Distance.................................................... 64
Number of Admin Keys...................................... 64
Number of MyKeys.............................................. 64
Checking the Wiper Blades......................376
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance.................................................44
Child Restraint Positioning.........................35
Child Safety
......................................................22
General Information............................................ 22
Child Safety Locks..........................................37 Left-Hand Side...................................................... 37
Right-Hand Side................................................... 37
Cleaning Leather Seats.............................390 With King Ranch Edition.................................. 391
Without King Ranch Edition.......................... 390
Cleaning Products.......................................385 Materials............................................................... 385
Cleaning the Engine....................................387
Cleaning the Exhaust - 6.7L Diesel........387
Cleaning the Exterior..................................385 Cleaning the Headlamps................................ 386
Exterior Chrome Parts..................................... 386
Exterior Plastic Parts........................................ 386
Stripes or Graphics........................................... 386
Underbody........................................................... 386
Under Hood......................................................... 386
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens........................390
Cleaning the Interior...................................388 Cleaning the Wheels..................................392
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper
Blades
...........................................................388
Clearing All MyKeys.......................................64
Climate............................................................523 Accessing Rear Climate Controls................525
Accessing the Climate Control Menu.........523
Directing the Airflow......................................... 523
Rear Climate Control Lock Indicator..........525
Setting the Blower Motor Speed.................523
Setting the Temperature................................. 523
Switching Auto Mode On and Off...............523
Switching Dual Zone Mode On and Off....................................................................... 524
Switching Maximum Air Conditioning On and Off.............................................................. 524
Switching Maximum Defrost On and Off....................................................................... 524
Switching Rear Auto Mode On and Off....................................................................... 525
Switching Recirculated Air On and Off....................................................................... 525
Switching the Air Conditioning On and Off....................................................................... 523
Switching the Climate Controlled Seats On and Off.............................................................. 524
Switching the Climate Control On and Off....................................................................... 524
Switching the Heated Exterior Mirrors On and Off.............................................................. 524
Switching the Heated Rear Window On and Off....................................................................... 524
Switching the Heated Seats On and Off....................................................................... 524
Switching the Heated Steering Wheel On and Off.............................................................. 524
Switching the Heated Windshield On and Off....................................................................... 524
Switching the Rear Climate Controlled Seats On and Off.......................................... 525
Switching the Rear Heated Seats On and Off....................................................................... 525
Switching the Rear Ventilated Seats On and Off.............................................................. 525
Switching the Ventilated Seats On and Off....................................................................... 525
Climate Control
.............................................142
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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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Transmission Fluid Temperature
Gauge................................................................ 106
Turbo Boost Gauge........................................... 106
Type 1 and 2.......................................................... 104
Type 3..................................................................... 105
Gearbox See: Transmission.............................................. 207
General Information on Radio Frequencies...................................................55
Intelligent Access................................................. 55
General Maintenance Information........557 Multi-Point Inspection.................................... 560
Owner Checks and Services......................... 558
Protecting Your Investment........................... 557
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?.......................... 557
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?..................................................... 557
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada.........................................................330
Getting the Services You Need...............327 Away From Home.............................................. 327
Global Opening..............................................98 Opening the Windows....................................... 98
H
Handbrake See: Parking Brake............................................. 224
Hazard Flashers.............................................321
HDC See: Using Hill Descent Control.....................231
Headlamp Adjusting See: Adjusting the Headlamps..................... 375
Headrest See: Head Restraints........................................ 150
Head Restraints............................................150 Adjusting the Head Restraint.......................... 151
Heated Exterior Mirrors...............................147
Heated Rear Window
..................................147
Heated Seats.................................................159
Rear Heated Seats............................................. 159
Heated Steering Wheel...............................85
Heated Windshield
.......................................147
Windshield Wiper De-Icer................................ 147
Heating See: Climate Control......................................... 142
Hill Start Assist.............................................224 Switching the System On and Off...............225 Using Hill Start Assist.......................................
225
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate - Vehicles With: Automatic
Temperature Control
................................145
Defogging the Side Windows in Cold
Weather............................................................. 146
General Hints....................................................... 145
Quickly Cooling the Interior............................ 146
Quickly Heating the Interior............................ 145
Recommended Settings for Cooling..........146
Recommended Settings for Heating..........146
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate - Vehicles With: Manual Temperature
Control...........................................................146
Defogging the Side Windows in Cold Weather............................................................. 147
General Hints....................................................... 146
Quickly Cooling the Interior............................ 146
Quickly Heating the Interior............................ 146
Recommended Settings for Cooling..........146
Recommended Settings for Heating..........146
Vehicle Stationary for Extended Periods During Extreme High Ambient
Temperatures.................................................. 147
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes............................................................224
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood..........342
Horn....................................................................85
How Does the Rear Occupant Alert System Work................................................161
I
Ignition Switch................................................174
In California (U.S. Only)............................328
Information Display Control......................85
Information Displays
.....................................112
General Information............................................ 112
Information Messages................................123 4WD........................................................................\
140
Active Park............................................................. 123
Adaptive Cruise Control................................... 124
Adaptive Steering............................................... 125
AdvanceTrac and Traction Control..............125
Airbag...................................................................... 126
Alarm and Security............................................ 126
Automatic Engine Shutdown......................... 126
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Locking and Unlocking................................66
Activating Intelligent Access........................... 66
Autolock.................................................................. 68
Battery Saver......................................................... 68
Illuminated Entry.................................................. 68
Power Door Locks................................................ 66
Remote Control.................................................... 66
Smart Unlock......................................................... 67
Smart Unlocks for Intelligent Access Keys....................................................................... 67
Lug Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel........................ 422
M
Maintenance..................................................342 General Information......................................... 342
Manual Climate Control.............................142 Directing the Airflow.......................................... 142
Setting the Blower Motor Speed.................. 142
Setting the Temperature.................................. 142
Switching Maximum Air Conditioning On and Off............................................................... 143
Switching Maximum Defrost On and Off........................................................................\
143
Switching Recirculated Air On and Off........................................................................\
143
Switching the Air Conditioning On and Off........................................................................\
142
Switching the Climate Control On and Off........................................................................\
143
Manual Seats.................................................152 Manual Lumbar .................................................. 153
Moving the Seat Backward and Forward............................................................. 153
Recline Adjustment........................................... 153
Memory Function.........................................156
Easy Entry and Exit Feature............................. 157
Linking a PreSet Position to your Remote Control or Intelligent Access Key Fob
........................................................................\
...... 156
Recalling a Preset Position............................. 156
Saving a Preset Position.................................. 156
Message Center See: Information Displays................................. 112
Mirrors See: Windows and Mirrors................................ 97Mobile Communications
Equipment......................................................18
Moonroof.........................................................102 Bounce-Back....................................................... 103
Opening and Closing the Moonroof............102
Motorcraft Parts - 6.2L
..............................435
Motorcraft Parts - 6.7L Diesel.................437
Motorcraft Parts - 7.3L...............................438
MyKey – Troubleshooting
...........................64
MyKey ™.............................................................62
Principle of Operation........................................ 62
N
Navigation.......................................................527 Changing the Format of the Map................529
cityseeker............................................................... 531
Michelin Travel Guide....................................... 532
Navigation Map Accuracy and Updates............................................................ 532
Route Guidance................................................. 529
Setting a Destination....................................... 528
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link................... 532
Zoom...................................................................... 529
Network Connectivity
.................................474
Connecting the Vehicle to a Mobile
Network............................................................ 474
Network Connectivity – Troubleshooting........................................475
Normal Scheduled Maintenance..........560 Diesel Engine....................................................... 563
Gasoline Engine................................................. 562
Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor............................ 560
O
Off-Road Driving...........................................312 After Off-Road Driving...................................... 314
Basic Off-road Driving Techniques..............313
Crossing Obstacles............................................ 314
Hill Climbing......................................................... 314
Oil Change Indicator Reset
......................350
Oil Check See: Engine Oil Check - 6.2L......................... 346
See: Engine Oil Check - 6.7L Diesel.............347
See: Engine Oil Check - 7.3L.......................... 348
Opening and Closing the Hood..............342
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Snow Plowing................................................316
Engine temperature while plowing..............318
Installing the Snowplow.................................. 316
Operating the Vehicle with the Snowplow Attached............................................................ 317
Snowplowing with your Airbag Equipped Vehicle................................................................ 317
Transmission operation while plowing.............................................................. 318
Spare Wheel See: Changing a Road Wheel........................ 422
Special Notices.................................................17 New Vehicle Limited Warranty......................... 17
Notice to Owners of Pickup Trucks and Utility Type Vehicles......................................... 17
On Board Diagnostics Data Link Connector............................................................ 17
Special Instructions.............................................. 17
Using Your Vehicle as an Ambulance............18
Using Your Vehicle With a Snowplow...........18
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance..............................................566
Diesel Engine...................................................... 569
Exceptions............................................................ 574
Gasoline Engine................................................. 566
Speed Control See: Cruise Control............................................. 241
Spot Lamps
......................................................92
Spring U-Bolt Check - F-600.................383 U-bolt Nut Torque............................................. 384
Stability Control
............................................227
Principle of Operation....................................... 227
Starter Switch See: Ignition Switch............................................ 174
Starting a Diesel Engine - 6.7L Diesel...............................................................177
Automatic Engine Shutdown......................... 179
Cold Weather Operation.................................. 179
Cold Weather Starting...................................... 179
Diesel Engine Fast Start Glow Plug System............................................................... 178
Vehicles with an Ignition Key.......................... 178
Vehicles with Keyless Start............................. 178
Starting a Gasoline Engine - 6.2L/ 7.3L...................................................................175
Automatic Engine Shutdown......................... 176
Cold Weather Starting (Flexible Fuel Vehicles Only).................................................. 177Failure to Start.....................................................
176
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes.................177
Important Ventilating Information................177
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Moving................................................................ 176
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Stationary......................................................... 176
Vehicles with an Ignition Key.......................... 175
Vehicles with Keyless Start............................. 176
Starting and Stopping the Engine..........174 General Information........................................... 174
Steering............................................................261 Adaptive Learning............................................. 262
Adaptive Steering.............................................. 262
Electronic Torque Overlay Steering.............261
Hydraulic Power Steering................................ 261
Steering Wheel...............................................82
Storage Compartments
..............................171
Sunroof See: Moonroof..................................................... 102
Sun Visors
........................................................102
Illuminated Vanity Mirror................................. 102
Supplementary Restraints System.........45 Principle of Operation........................................ 45
Switching Automatic High Beam Control On and Off
.....................................................95
Activating the Automatic High Beam
Control................................................................ 95
Switching Cruise Control On and Off....................................................................241
Switching Cruise Control Off.......................... 241
Switching Cruise Control On.......................... 241
Switching Off the Engine - 6.7L Diesel..............................................................182
Switching Rear Occupant Alert System On and Off - Vehicles With: SYNC
3
........................................................................\
161
Switching Rear Occupant Alert System On and Off - Vehicles With: SYNC.......161
Switching Trail Control On and Off..................................................................230
Symbols Glossary
...........................................10
SYNC™ 3........................................................505
General Information......................................... 505
SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting......................537 Additional Information and
Assistance....................................................... 549
Apps....................................................................... 544
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