2021 FORD F-250 wheel

SYNC™ 3 TROUBLESHOOTING
Voice Recognition
Possible Cause and Resolution
Symptom
The system does not under-
stand what I am saying. –
You might not be using supported voice commands.
•See Using Voice Recognition (page 515).
• For a complete list of voice commands, refer to our
website.
– You might be speaking too soon.
•Wait for the voice prompt before you speak.
The system does not under-
stand the name of a track or
artist. –
Device limitation. Bluetooth®
does not support voice
commands.
• Connect your device to a USB port.
• If you have an iOS device, press and hold the voice
control button on the steering wheel to use Siri to
play specific tracks.
– You might not be using supported voice commands.
•See
Using Voice Recognition (page 515).
• For a complete list of voice commands, refer to our
website.
– You might not be saying the name exactly as it appears
on your device.
•Say the name of the track or artist exactly as it
appears on your device. Spell out any abbreviations
in the name.
– The name contains special characters, for example *,
- or +.
•Rename the files on your device or use the touch-
screen to select and play the track.
The system does not under-
stand the name of a contact
in the phonebook on my
device and calls the wrong
contact. –
You might not be saying the name exactly as it appears
on your device.
•Say the first and last name of the contact exactly
as it appears on your device. Spell out any abbrevi-
ations in the name.
– The name contains special characters, for example *,
- or +.
•Rename the contact on your device or use the
touchscreen to select and call the contact.
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(If Equipped)

Possible Cause and Resolution
Symptom
–Incorrect device settings.
•Make sure that your device does not have an auto-
install program or active security settings.
• Check that your device is not set only to charge.
– Device lock screen enabled.
•Unlock your device before connecting it.
The system does not recog-
nize my device. –
Device limitation.
•Do not leave your device in your vehicle during very
hot or very cold weather conditions.
– Cable connection issue.
•Correctly connect the cable to your device and the
vehicle USB port.
– Incompatible cable.
•Use the cable recommended by the manufacturer
of your device.
The system does not under-
stand the name of a track or
artist. –
Device limitation. Bluetooth® does not support voice
commands.
• Connect your device to a USB port.
• If you have an iOS device, press and hold the voice
control button on the steering wheel to use Siri to
play specific tracks.
I cannot stream audio from
my
Bluetooth® device. –
Incompatible device.
•Check the compatibility of your device on our
website.
– Device not connected.
•Pair your device. See
Phone (page 533).
– Media player not running.
•Start the media player on your device.
The system does not recog-
nize the music on my device. –
Missing or incorrect audio file metadata, for example
artist, song title, album or genre.
•Repair the files on your device.
– Corrupt files.
•Repair the files on your device.
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(If Equipped)

Gasoline Engine
Normal Maintenance Intervals
10,000 mi (16,000 km) / 450 Engine Hours or 12 Months - Whichever Comes First
Change the engine oil and filter. 1
Rotate the tires, inspect tire wear and measure the tread depth. 2
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear, looseness or
drag.
Perform multi-point inspection - recommended.
Inspect the brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake linings, hoses and the parking brake.
Inspect the engine coolant concentration, freeze-point protection, level and the hoses.
Inspect the exhaust system and heat shields.
Inspect the front axle and U-joints. If applicable, lubricate the grease fittings. Four-wheel
drive vehicles.
Inspect the steering linkage, ball joints, suspension, tie-rod ends, driveshaft and the U-
joints. If applicable, lubricate the grease fittings.
1 Reset the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after engine oil and filter changes.
2 Rotate the front wheels on vehicles with dual rear wheels when specified. Only rotate
the rear wheels if you notice unusual wear. Brake Fluid Maintenance
1
Change the brake fluid. 2
Every three years
1 Perform this maintenance item every three years. Do not exceed the designated time
for the interval.
2 Brake fluid servicing requires special equipment available at your authorized dealer.
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Other Maintenance Items
Replace the cabin air filter.
Every 20,000 mi
(32,000 km)
Replace the engine air filter.
Every
30,000 mi
(48,000 km)
Replace the front wheel bearing grease and grease seal, if
you use non-sealed bearings.
Every
60,000 mi
(96,000 km)
Replace the spark plugs.
Every
100,000 mi
(160,000 km)
Inspect the accessory drive belt or belts. 1
Every
100,000 mi
(160,000 km)
Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter. Consult
dealer for requirements.
Every
150,000 mi
(240,000 km) Replace the accessory drive belt or belts if not replaced within
the last 100,000 mi (160,000 km).
Replace the front wheel bearings and seals if you use non-
sealed bearings.
Change the axle(s) fluid. See exceptions.
Change the transfer case fluid, if applicable.
Change the engine coolant. 2
At
200,000 mi
(320,000 km)
1 If not replaced, inspect the belt or belts every
15,000 mi (24,000 km).
2 Initial replacement at 10 years or 200,000 mi (320,000 km), then every 5 years or
100,000 mi (160,000 km).
Diesel Engine
Electronic Air Filter Maintenance
Minder
Diesel engines have an electronic air filter
maintenance minder that indicates the
status of the engine air filter. You can find
this information within the Vehicle
Maintenance menu, in the information
displays. One of three indications are
possible:
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At Every Oil Change Interval as Indicated by the Information Display
1
Inspect the front axle and U-joints. Lubricate any grease fittings. Four-wheel drive
vehicles.
Inspect the steering linkage, ball joints, suspension, tie-rod ends, driveshaft and the U-
joints. Lubricate any grease fittings.
1 Do not exceed one year/10,000 mi (16,000 km) or 350 engine hours between service
intervals.
2 Reset the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after engine oil and filter changes.
3 Reset the engine air filter information monitor after you replace the air filter.
4 Rotate the front wheels on vehicles with dual rear wheels when specified. Only rotate
the rear wheels if you notice unusual wear. Brake Fluid Maintenance
1
Change the brake fluid. 2
Every three years
1 Perform this maintenance item every three years. Do not exceed the designated time
for the interval.
2 Brake fluid servicing requires special equipment available at your authorized dealer. Other Maintenance items
1
Replace the cabin air filter.
Every
20,000 mi
(32,000 km)
Replace the engine air filter. 2
Every
30,000 mi
(48,000 km) Replace the engine-mounted and frame-mounted fuel filters.
Inspect the engine and secondary cooling system coolant
concentration freeze-point protection, additive corrosion
inhibitor strength, coolant level, and hoses. Add coolant
additive if necessary.
Replace the engine air inlet foam filter.
Every
50,000 mi
(80,000 km)
Replace the front wheel bearing grease and grease seal if
using non-sealed bearings. Two-wheel drive vehicles.
Every
60,000 mi
(96,000 km)
Inspect the accessory drive belt or belts. 3
At
90,000 mi
(144,000 km)
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Other Maintenance items
1
Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter. Consult
dealer for requirements.
Every 150,000 mi
(240,000 km) Replace the accessory drive belt or belts if not replaced
within the last 100,000 mi (160,000 km).
Replace the front wheel bearings and seals if using non-
sealed bearings. Two-wheel drive vehicles.
Change the axle(s) fluid. See exceptions.
Change the transfer case fluid, if equipped.
Change the engine and secondary cooling system coolant. 4
At
200,000 mi
(320,000 km)
1 You can perform these maintenance items within
3,000 mi (4,800 km) of the last oil
change. Do not exceed the designated distance for the interval.
2 Reset the engine air filter information monitor after you replace the air filter.
3 Perform follow-up inspections every 15,000 mi (24,000 km) after the initial inspection.
Replace the belt or belts at
150,000 mi (240,000 km).
4 Initial replacement at 10 years or 200,000 mi (320,000 km), then every 5 years or
100,000 mi (160,000 km).
SPECIAL OPERATING
CONDITIONS SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE
Gasoline Engine
If you operate your vehicle primarily in any
of the following conditions, you need to
perform extra maintenance as indicated.
If you operate your vehicle occasionally
under any of these conditions, it is not
necessary to perform the extra
maintenance. For specific
recommendations, see your dealership
service advisor or technician.
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Towing a Trailer or Using a Car-top Carrier
Inspect and lubricate the U-joints grease fittings - if
applicable.
Inspect frequently, service
as required
See the axle maintenance items under Exceptions.
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal
noise, wear, looseness or drag.
Every
5,000 mi (8,000 km)
Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure tread
depth.1
Change the engine oil and filter.
Every
5,000 mi (8,000 km)
or six months. Inspect and lubricate the U-joints grease fittings. - if
applicable.
Replace the front wheel bearing grease and grease seals
if you use non-sealed bearings.
Every
30,000 mi
(48,000 km)
Change the transfer case fluid, four-wheel drive vehicles.
Every
60,000 mi
(96,000 km) Replace the spark plugs.
1 Rotate the front wheels on vehicles with dual rear wheels when specified. Only rotate
the rear wheels if you notice unusual wear. Extensive Idling or Low-speed Driving for Long Distances, as in Heavy Commercial Use
- Such as Delivery, Taxi, Patrol Car or Livery
Replace the engine air filter.
Inspect frequently, service
as required
Replace the cabin air filter.
Inspect the brake system.
Every
5,000 mi (8,000 km)
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal
noise, wear, looseness or drag.
Lubricate the control arm and steering ball joints grease
fittings - if applicable.
Rotate the tires, inspect tires for wear and measure the
tread depth.1
Inspect and lubricate the U-joints grease fittings - if
applicable.
Every
5,000 mi (8,000 km)
or six months
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Extensive Idling or Low-speed Driving for Long Distances, as in Heavy Commercial Use
- Such as Delivery, Taxi, Patrol Car or Livery
Change the engine oil and filter.
Every 5,000 mi (8,000 km)
or six months or 200 engine
hours.
Replace the front wheel bearing grease and grease seals
if you use non-sealed bearings.
Every
30,000 mi
(48,000 km)
Replace the spark plugs.
Every
60,000 mi
(96,000 km)
1 Rotate the front wheels on vehicles with dual rear wheels when specified. Only rotate
the rear wheels if you notice unusual wear. Operating in Dusty or Sandy Conditions - Such as Unpaved or Dusty Roads
Replace engine air filter.
Inspect frequently, service
as required
Replace cabin air filter.
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal
noise, wear, looseness or drag.
Every
5,000 mi (8,000 km)
Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure tread
depth.1
Change engine oil and filter.
Every
5,000 mi (8,000 km)
or six months Inspect and lubricate U-joints if equipped with grease
fittings.
Replace front wheel bearing grease and grease seals if
non-sealed bearings are used.
Every
30,000 mi
(48,000 km)
1 Rotate the front wheels on vehicles with dual rear wheels when specified. Only rotate
the rear wheels if you notice unusual wear. Off-road operation
Inspect the steering linkage, ball joints and the U-joints,
Lubricate grease fittings - if applicable.
Inspect frequently, service
as required
Replace the engine air filter.
Change the engine oil and filter.
Every
5,000 mi (8,000 km)
or six months Replace the cabin air filter.
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