2021 FORD F-450 check engine

Check Every Month
Air filter restriction gauge. 1
Engine oil level.
Function of all interior and exterior lights.
Tires including the spare for wear and proper pressure. Windshield washer fluid level.
Fuel and water separator. Drain if necessary or if indicated by the information display. 1
Holes and slots in the tail pipe to make sure they are functional and clear of debris. 1
1 Diesel vehicles only. Check Every Six Months
Battery connections. Clean if necessary.
Body and door drain holes for obstructions. Clean if necessary. Cooling system fluid level and coolant strength.
Door weatherstrips for wear. Lubricate if necessary.
Hinges, latches and outside locks for proper operation. Lubricate if necessary. Parking brake for proper operation.
Safety belts and seat latches for wear and function.
Safety warning lamps, brake, ABS, airbag and safety belt for operation.
Washer spray and wiper operation. Clean or replace blades as necessary.
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Multi-Point Inspection
In order to keep your vehicle running right,
it is important to have the systems on your
vehicle checked regularly. This can help
identify potential issues and prevent major
problems. We recommend having the
following multi-point inspection performed
at every scheduled maintenance interval
to help make sure your vehicle keeps
running great.Multi-Point Inspection
Hazard warning system operation
Accessory drive belt or belts
Horn operation
Battery performance
Radiator, cooler, heater and air conditioninghoses
Engine air filter
Suspension components for leaks ordamage
Exhaust system
Steering and linkage
Exterior lamps operation
Tires including the spare for wear andproper pressure 2
Fluid levels 1
; fill if necessary
Windshield for cracks, chips or pits
For oil and fluid leaks
Washer spray and wiper operation
Half-shaft dust boots
1 Brake, coolant recovery reservoir, automatic transmission and window washer
2 If your vehicle is equipped with a temporary mobility kit, check the tire sealant expiration
Use By date on the canister. Replace as needed.
Be sure to ask your dealership service
advisor or technician about the multi-point
vehicle inspection. It is a comprehensive
way to perform a thorough inspection of
your vehicle. Your checklist gives you
immediate feedback on the overall
condition of your vehicle. NORMAL SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE
Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor
Your vehicle has an Intelligent Oil-Life
Monitor that determines when you should
change the engine oil based on how you
use your vehicle. By using several
important factors in its calculations, the
monitor helps reduce the cost of owning
your vehicle and reduces environmental
waste at the same time.
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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 441).
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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Car Wash
See: Cleaning the Exterior.............................. 392
Catalytic Converter......................................195
On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)................... 196
Readiness for Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) Testing.................................................... 197
Center Console
................................................171
Changing a Bulb...........................................383
Cargo Lamp and Central High Mounted
Brake Lamp Bulbs........................................ 385
Fog Lamp Bulbs................................................. 384
Front Park and Direction Indicator Lamp Bulbs.................................................................. 383
Headlamp Bulbs................................................ 383
LED Lamps.......................................................... 386
License Plate Lamp Bulb............................... 386
Rear Lamps, Brake Lamps, Rear Direction Indicator and Reversing Lamp
Bulbs................................................................. 384
Changing a Fuse
..........................................346
Fuses...................................................................... 346
Changing a Road Wheel...........................429 Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly
Information..................................................... 429
Jacking the Vehicle............................................ 434
Location of the Spare Tire and Tools........430
Stowing the Flat Tire or Spare Tire.............439
Tire Change Procedure.................................... 430
Changing the 12V Battery.........................379 Battery Management System...................... 380
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 6.2L
.................................................................357
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 6.7L Diesel............................................................358
Air Filter Restriction Gauge............................ 359
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 7.3L.................................................................360
Changing the Engine-Mounted and Diesel Fuel Conditioner Module Fuel
Filters - 6.7L Diesel...................................386
Diesel Fuel Conditioner Module Filter................................................................... 386
Engine-mounted Fuel Filter.......................... 389
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter...............................................................356
Engine lubrication for severe service operation......................................................... 356Changing the Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot
Name or Password...................................478
Changing the Wiper Blades.....................382
Checking MyKey System Status..............64 MyKey Distance.................................................... 64
Number of Admin Keys...................................... 64
Number of MyKeys.............................................. 64
Checking the Wiper Blades.....................382
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
.............................397
With King Ranch Edition................................. 398
Without King Ranch Edition........................... 397
Cleaning Products
........................................391
Materials................................................................ 391
Cleaning the Engine
....................................393
Cleaning the Exhaust - 6.7L Diesel.......394
Cleaning the Exterior..................................392 Cleaning the Exterior Lamps......................... 392
Cleaning the Exterior Precautions...............392
Exterior Chrome Parts...................................... 392
Exterior Plastic Parts........................................ 392
Stripes or Graphics............................................ 392
Underbody........................................................... 393
Under Hood......................................................... 393
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens
.........................397
Cleaning the Interior...................................395
Cleaning the Wheels..................................399
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades...........................................................394
Clearing All MyKeys.......................................63
Climate.............................................................531 Accessing Rear Climate Controls................533
Accessing the Climate Control Menu..........531
Directing the Airflow.......................................... 531
Rear Climate Control Lock Indicator..........533
Setting the Blower Motor Speed.................. 531
Setting the Temperature.................................. 531
Switching Auto Mode On and Off................531
Switching Dual Zone Mode On and Off....................................................................... 532
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Switching Maximum Air Conditioning On
and Off.............................................................. 532
Switching Maximum Defrost On and Off....................................................................... 532
Switching Rear Auto Mode On and Off....................................................................... 533
Switching Recirculated Air On and Off....................................................................... 533
Switching the Air Conditioning On and Off........................................................................\
531
Switching the Climate Controlled Seats On and Off.............................................................. 532
Switching the Climate Control On and Off....................................................................... 532
Switching the Heated Exterior Mirrors On and Off.............................................................. 532
Switching the Heated Rear Window On and Off....................................................................... 532
Switching the Heated Seats On and Off....................................................................... 532
Switching the Heated Steering Wheel On and Off.............................................................. 532
Switching the Heated Windshield On and Off....................................................................... 532
Switching the Rear Climate Controlled Seats On and Off.......................................... 533
Switching the Rear Heated Seats On and Off....................................................................... 533
Switching the Rear Ventilated Seats On and Off.............................................................. 533
Switching the Ventilated Seats On and Off....................................................................... 533
Climate Control.............................................143 Auto Mode............................................................. 145
Climate Control – Troubleshooting.............146
Climate Control – Troubleshooting.........................................146
Climate Control – Frequently Asked
Questions......................................................... 146
Connected Vehicle
......................................474
Connecting the Vehicle to a Mobile
Network............................................................ 474
Connected Vehicle Limitations
...............474
Connected Vehicle Requirements.........474
Connected Vehicle – Troubleshooting - Vehicles With: Modem............................475
Connected Vehicle – Troubleshooting - Vehicles With: SYNC/SYNC 3..............476 Connecting the Vehicle to a Mobile
Network........................................................474
Connecting FordPass to the Modem..........474
Enabling and Disabling the Modem...........474
What Is the Modem.......................................... 474
Connecting the Vehicle to a Wi-Fi Network........................................................474
Coolant Check See: Engine Coolant Check - 6.2L...............364
See: Engine Coolant Check - 6.7L
Diesel................................................................ 368
See: Engine Coolant Check - 7.3L.................371
Cooling System Capacity and Specification - 6.2L..................................455
Cooling System Capacity and Specification - 6.7L Diesel....................456
Cooling System Capacity and Specification - 7.3L..................................456
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator........53
Creating a MyKey
............................................62
Programming or Changing Configurable
Settings............................................................... 63
Creating a Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot..........478 Connecting a Device to the Wi-Fi
Hotspot............................................................. 478
Finding the Wi-Fi Hotspot Name and Password......................................................... 478
Cross Traffic Alert........................................259 Cross Traffic Alert Behavior When Trailer
is Attached....................................................... 261
Cross Traffic Alert Indicator............................ 261
Cross Traffic Alert Information Messages.......................................................... 261
Cross Traffic Alert System Limitations...................................................... 260
Cross Traffic Alert System Sensors............260
Switching the System On and Off...............261
Using Cross Traffic Alert.................................. 259
Cruise Control................................................242
Cruise Control Indicators
..........................243
Cruise Control - Vehicles With: Adaptive Cruise Control
...............................................82
Cruise Control - Vehicles With: Cruise Control.............................................................82
Customer Assistance.................................332
Customer Information
...............................584
Radio Frequency Certification
Labels............................................................... 584
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Data Recording..................................................11
Comfort, Convenience and Entertainment
Data....................................................................... 13
Event Data................................................................ 13
Service Data............................................................ 12
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............................................. 14
Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With: Configurable Daytime Running
Lamps.............................................................88
Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With: Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)............89
Declaration of Conformity.......................646 Radio Frequency Statement........................ 646
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Capacity and Specification..............................................462
Diesel Particulate Filter.............................202 Oxidation Catalytic Converter and Diesel
Particulate Filter System........................... 202
Regeneration....................................................... 202
Digital Radio...................................................481 HD Radio Reception and Station
Troubleshooting............................................ 483
Directing the Flow of Air.............................145 Directing Air to the Footwell Air
Vents................................................................... 145
Directing Air to the Instrument Panel Air Vents................................................................... 145
Directing Air to the Windshield Air Vents................................................................... 145
Direction Indicators
.......................................90
Doors and Locks.............................................66
Draining the Fuel Filter Water Trap - 6.7L Diesel..............................................................361
Draining the Diesel Fuel Conditioner Module.............................................................. 362
Filter Location..................................................... 362
Drive Control.................................................268 Selectable Drive Modes.................................. 268
Driver Alert.....................................................250 Using Driver Alert............................................... 250Driver 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....................................................250
Driving Hints....................................................317
Driving Through Water
...............................320
For Vehicles without Tremor Off-Road
Package............................................................ 320
For Vehicles with Tremor Off-Road Package............................................................. 321
DRL See: Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With:
Configurable Daytime Running
Lamps................................................................. 88
See: Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With: Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)................89
E
Economical Driving
.......................................317
Electromagnetic Compatibility...............618
Electronic Locking Differential.................221 Activating the Electronic Locking
Differential........................................................ 221
Operating ELD With a Spare or Mismatched Tires.................................................................... 222
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
Enabling Remote Start
..............................140
End User License Agreement...................621 VEHICLE SOFTWARE END USER LICENSE
AGREEMENT (EULA) .................................. 621
Engine Block Heater
....................................182
Using the Engine Block Heater...................... 183
Engine Coolant Check - 6.2L..................364 Adding Coolant.................................................. 364
Engine Coolant Temperature Management.................................................. 367
Fail-Safe Cooling............................................... 366
Recycled Coolant.............................................. 365
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Severe Climates.................................................
365
Engine Coolant Check - 6.7L Diesel............................................................368
Adding Coolant.................................................. 368
Coolant Change................................................... 371
Engine and Secondary Cooling System Refill Procedure............................................. 370
Engine-driven Cooling Fan.............................. 371
Recycled Coolant............................................... 370
Severe Climates................................................... 371
Engine Coolant Check - 7.3L.....................371 Adding Coolant................................................... 372
Coolant Change.................................................. 374
Engine Coolant Temperature Management.................................................. 375
Engine-driven Cooling Fan (Fan Clutch).............................................................. 374
Fail-Safe Cooling................................................ 374
Recycled Coolant............................................... 373
Severe Climates.................................................. 374
Engine Emission Control...........................194
Engine Idle Shutdown.................................182
Engine Immobilizer See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 76
Engine Oil Capacity and Specification - 6.2L................................................................449
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates ........................................................... 450
Engine Oil Capacity and Specification - 6.7L Diesel...................................................450
Alternative Engine Oil for Biodiesel Fuel Blends (B20 Max)........................................ 452
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates........................................................... 452
Alternative Engine Oil for Severe Duty Service.............................................................. 453
Engine Oil............................................................. 450
Engine Oil Capacity and Specification - 7.3L.................................................................453
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates........................................................... 454
Engine Oil Check - 6.2L..............................352 Adding Engine Oil.............................................. 353
Engine Oil Check - 6.7L Diesel................354 Adding Engine Oil.............................................. 354
Engine lubrication for severe service operation ......................................................... 355Engine Oil Check - 7.3L..............................355
Adding Engine Oil.............................................. 355
Engine Oil Dipstick - 6.2L..........................352
Engine Oil Dipstick - 6.7L Diesel.............352
Engine Oil Dipstick - 7.3L...........................352
Engine Specifications - 6.2L.....................441 Drivebelt Routing................................................ 441
Engine Specifications - 6.7L Diesel.......441 Drivebelt Routing............................................... 442
Engine Specifications - 7.3L.....................442 Drivebelt Routing............................................... 443
Entertainment................................................521 AM/FM Radio...................................................... 522
Apps....................................................................... 530
CD........................................................................\
.... 528
HD Radio ™ Information (If
Available)......................................................... 525
SiriusXM® Satellite Radio (If Activated)........................................................ 523
Sources.................................................................. 522
Stereo or USB..................................................... 529
Supported Media Players, Formats and Metadata Information................................ 530
USB Ports............................................................. 530
Environment.....................................................19
Essential Towing Checks..........................305 Before Towing a Trailer..................................... 313
Dynamic Hitching Using the Rear View Camera System............................................ 306
Hitches................................................................... 307
Integrated Trailer Brake Controller...............310
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Watercraft (PWC)......................................... 314
Safety Chains..................................................... 309
Trailer Brakes...................................................... 309
Trailer Lamps........................................................ 313
Trailer Towing Connector............................... 305
When Towing a Trailer...................................... 313
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording.............................................. 11
Export Unique Options
.................................18
Extending the Remote Start Duration........................................................140
Exterior Mirrors
................................................96
Blind Spot Information System...................... 99
Clearance Lamps ................................................ 98
Direction Indicator Mirrors ............................... 98
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors............................... 96
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