2020 FORD F450 SUPER DUTY Owners Manual

WARNING: Changes or
modifications not expressively approved
by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user's authority to operate
the equipment. The term "IC:" before the
radio certification number only signifies
that Industry Canada technical
specifications were met.
These devices comply with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules and with RSS-210 of Industry
Canada. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
1. The device does not cause harmful interference.
2. The device accepts any interference received, including interference that
could cause undesired operation.
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360 Degree Camera....................................237
Advanced Camera Views................................ 237
Auxiliary Camera................................................ 239
Bed View Camera.............................................. 239
Camera Views...................................................... 237
Front Camera...................................................... 238
Keep Out Zone.................................................... 238
Side Camera........................................................ 239
4
4WD See: Four-Wheel Drive...................................... 212
A
A/C See: Climate Control......................................... 142
About This Manual...........................................9
ABS See: Brakes........................................................... 222
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes................................................................ 224
Accessories....................................................550
Accessories See: Replacement Parts
Recommendation............................................ 16
ACC See: Using Adaptive Cruise Control............242
Adjustable Pedals.........................................86
Adjusting the Headlamps.........................375 Horizontal Aim Adjustment........................... 376
Vertical Aim Adjustment................................. 375
Adjusting the Pedals....................................86
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: Manual Adjustable Steering
Column............................................................82
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: Power Adjustable Steering
Column............................................................82
End of Travel Position......................................... 83
Memory Feature................................................... 83
Airbag Disposal...............................................54
Air Conditioning See: Climate Control......................................... 142Air Filter
See: Changing the Engine Air Filter -
6.2L
...................................................................... 351
See: Changing the Engine Air Filter - 6.7L Diesel
................................................................. 352
See: Changing the Engine Air Filter - 7.3L..................................................................... 354
Alarm See: Anti-Theft Alarm........................................ 78
Ambient Lighting............................................93 Adjusting the Brightness................................... 93
Switching Ambient Lighting Off..................... 93
Switching Ambient Lighting On...................... 93
Anti-Theft Alarm............................................78 Arming the Alarm................................................. 79
Disarming the Alarm........................................... 79
Using the System................................................. 79
Appendices....................................................585
Apps..................................................................532 SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link................... 534
Using Apps on an Android Device...............533
Using Apps on an iOS Device........................ 533
Using Mobile Navigation on an Android Device................................................................ 533
At a Glance.......................................................20
Audible Warnings and Indicators
..............111
Headlamps On Warning Chime...................... 111
Key in Ignition Warning Chime......................... 111
Keyless Warning Alert......................................... 111
Parking Brake On Warning Chime.................. 111
Audio Control
..................................................84
You can operate the following functions
with the control:.............................................. 84
Audio System
................................................478
General Information......................................... 478
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/ Touchscreen Display/SYNC 3..............478
Adjusting the Volume....................................... 479
Changing Radio Stations................................ 479
Selecting the Audio Modes............................ 479
Setting a Memory Preset................................ 479
Switching the Audio Unit On and Off........479
Using Seek, Fast Forward and Reverse............................................................. 479
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: SYNC........480 Accessing the Apps Menu............................. 480
Accessing the Clock Settings....................... 480
Accessing the Media Source Menu............480
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Accessing the Phone Features....................
480
Accessing the Settings Menu....................... 480
Accessing the Sound Settings..................... 480
Adjusting the Volume....................................... 481
Changing Radio Stations................................. 481
Listening to the Radio....................................... 481
Playing or Pausing Media................................ 481
Switching Radio Text On and Off.................481
Switching Repeat Mode On and Off...........481
Switching Shuffle Mode On and Off...........481
Switching the Audio Unit On and Off.........481
Switching the Display On and Off...............481
Using Seek, Fast Forward and Reverse............................................................. 482
Using the Display Control............................... 482
Using the Number Block................................. 482
Autolamps........................................................90 Windshield Wiper Activated
Headlamps........................................................ 90
Automatic Climate Control.......................143 Directing the Airflow.......................................... 143
Setting the Blower Motor Speed.................. 144
Setting the Temperature................................. 144
Switching Auto Mode On and Off................144
Switching Dual Zone Mode On and Off....................................................................... 144
Switching Maximum Air Conditioning On and Off.............................................................. 144
Switching Maximum Defrost On and Off....................................................................... 144
Switching Recirculated Air On and Off........................................................................\
145
Switching the Air Conditioning On and Off....................................................................... 144
Switching the Climate Control On and Off....................................................................... 144
Automatic High Beam Control.................95
Automatic High Beam Control Indicators.......................................................95
Automatic Transmission...........................207
Brake-Shift Interlock........................................ 209
For F350, F450, F550 and F600 Chassis Cab Vehicles................................................... 209
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck in Mud or Snow.................................................................... 211
Understanding the Shift Positions of Your Automatic Transmission............................ 207Understanding Your SelectShift
Automatic ™ Transmission....................... 208
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check
.............................................................370
Autowipers........................................................87
Auxiliary Power Points
................................167
400 Watt AC Power Point............................... 167
DC Power Point.................................................... 167
Locations............................................................... 168
Auxiliary Switches
........................................551
Upfitter Interface Module............................... 554
B
Battery See: Changing the 12V Battery...................... 373
Bed Extender....................................................73 Grocery mode........................................................ 75
Tailgate mode........................................................ 74
Bed Ramps.....................................................274 Installing the Ramp Holder............................ 276
Stowing the Bed Ramp.................................... 276
Using the Bed Ramp......................................... 275
Blind Spot Information System..............253 Blind Spot Information System with Trailer
Tow..................................................................... 255
Switching the System Off and On...............257
System Errors....................................................... 257
Using the System............................................... 254
BLIS See: Blind Spot Information System..........253
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood..........342
Booster Seats..................................................33 Types of Booster Seats...................................... 34
Brake Fluid Check.........................................371 Brake Fluid Service Interval............................ 372
Brakes...............................................................222 General Information.......................................... 222
Breaking-In......................................................315
Bulb Specification Chart
............................471
C
Canceling the Set Speed..........................230
Capacities and Specifications - 6.2L.................................................................441
Air Conditioning System.................................. 441
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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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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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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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