2021 FORD F-550 coolant temperature

At this time, you may notice the coolant
temperature gauge moves toward the red
zone and a message may appear in the
information display.
You may notice a reduction in vehicle
speed caused by reduced engine power in
order to manage the engine coolant
temperature. Your vehicle may enter this
mode if certain high-temperature and
high-load conditions take place. The
amount of speed reduction depends on
vehicle loading, grade and ambient
temperature. If this occurs, there is no
need to pull off the road. You can continue
to drive your vehicle.
The air conditioning may turn on and off
during severe operating conditions to
protect the engine from overheating. When
the coolant temperature decreases to the
normal operating temperature, the air
conditioning turns on.
If the coolant temperature gauge moves
fully into the red zone, or if the coolant
temperature warning or service engine
soon messages appear in your information
display, do the following:
1. Pull off the road as soon as safely
possible and shift the transmission into
park (P).
2. Leave the engine running until the coolant temperature gauge needle
returns to the normal position. After
several minutes, if the temperature
does not drop, follow the remaining
steps.
3. Switch the engine off and wait for it to
cool. Check the coolant level.
4. If the coolant level is at or below the minimum mark, add prediluted coolant
immediately.
5. If the coolant level is normal, restart the engine and continue. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
FLUID CHECK
Note:
Transmission fluid should be checked
by an authorized dealer. If required, fluid
should be added by an authorized dealer.
The automatic transmission does not have
a transmission fluid dipstick.
Have an authorized dealer check and
change the transmission fluid and filter at
the correct service interval. See your
scheduled maintenance information. Your
transmission does not consume fluid.
However, the fluid level should be checked
if the transmission is not working properly,
(i.e., if the transmission slips or shifts
slowly) or if you notice some sign of fluid
leakage.
Do not use supplemental transmission
fluid additives, treatments or cleaning
agents. The use of these materials may
affect transmission operation and result
in damage to internal transmission
components.
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Engine
•
Change the engine oil and filter prior to
storage because used engine oil
contains contaminates which may
cause engine damage.
• Start the engine every 15 days for a
minimum of 15 minutes. Run at fast
idle with the climate controls set to
defrost until the engine reaches normal
operating temperature.
• With your foot on the brake, shift
through all the gears while the engine
is running.
• We recommend that you change the
engine oil before you use your vehicle
again.
Fuel system
• Fill the fuel tank with high-quality fuel
until the first automatic shutoff of the
fuel pump nozzle.
Cooling system
• Protect against freezing temperatures.
• When removing your vehicle from
storage, check coolant fluid level.
Confirm that there are no cooling
system leaks and that fluid is at the
recommended level.
Disconnecting Your 12 Volt Battery
• Check and recharge as necessary. Keep
connections clean.
• If storing your vehicle for more than 30
days without recharging the battery,
we recommend that you disconnect
the battery cables to maintain battery
charge for quick starting.
Note: It is necessary to reset memory
features if you disconnect the battery
cables. Brakes
•
Make sure the brakes and parking brake
release fully.
Tires
• Maintain recommended air pressure.
Miscellaneous
• Make sure all linkages, cables, levers
and pins under your vehicle are covered
with grease to prevent rust.
• Move vehicles at least 25 ft (7.5 m)
every 15 days to lubricate working parts
and prevent corrosion.
Removing Vehicle From Storage
When your vehicle is ready to come out of
storage, do the following:
• Wash your vehicle to remove any dirt
or grease film build-up on window
surfaces.
• Check windshield wipers for any
deterioration.
• Check under the hood for any foreign
material that may have collected
during storage such as mice or squirrel
nests.
• Check the exhaust for any foreign
material that may have collected
during storage.
• Check tire pressures and set tire
inflation per the Tire Label.
• Check brake pedal operation. Drive
your vehicle
15 ft (4.5 m) back and
forth to remove rust build-up.
• Check fluid levels (including coolant,
oil and gas) to make sure there are no
leaks, and fluids are at recommended
levels.
• If you remove the battery, clean the
battery cable ends and check for
damage.
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COOLING SYSTEM CAPACITY
AND SPECIFICATION - 6.7L
DIESEL
Use coolant that meets the defined
specification.
If you do not use coolant that meets the
defined specification, it could result in:
•
Component damage that your vehicle
warranty does not cover.
• Reduced vehicle performance.
Note: An engine block heater is
recommended at temperatures below-9°F
(-23°C).
Capacities Quantity
Variant
31.7 qt (30 L)
Primary cooling system.
8.1 qt (7.7 L)
Secondary cooling system.
Materials Specification
Name
WSS-M97B57-A2
Motorcraft® Yellow Prediluted Antifreeze/
Coolant(U.S.)
Motorcraft® Yellow Prediluted Antifreeze/Coolant
/ Antigel/liquide de refroidissement prédilué jaune
Motorcraft®(Canada)
VC-13DL-G(U.S.)
CVC-13DL-G(Canada)
COOLING SYSTEM CAPACITY
AND SPECIFICATION - 7.3L
Use coolant that meets the defined
specification. If you do not use coolant that meets the
defined specification, it could result in:
•
Component damage that your vehicle
warranty does not cover.
• Reduced vehicle performance.
Capacities Quantity
Variant
22.5 qt (21.3 L)
All.
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Sustained High-speed Driving at Gross Vehicle Weight Rating - Maximum Loaded Weight
for Vehicle Operation
Change the engine oil and filter as indicated by the
information display, and perform the services listed in the
scheduled maintenance chart.
As required
Replace the engine-mounted and frame-mounted fuel
filters.
Every 15,000 mi
(24,000 km), six months or
600 engine hours
Replace the wheel bearing grease and grease seals if you
use non-sealed bearings. Two-wheel drive vehicles.
Every
30,000 mi
(48,000 km)
Flush and refill the coolant.
At
60,000 mi (96,000 km)
or 2400 engine hours
Note: After the initial coolant flush and fill at
60,000 mi (96,000 km) or 2400 engine
hours, flush and fill every 45,000 mi (72,000 km) or 1800 engine hours thereafter. Operating in Sustained Ambient Temperatures Below -9°F (-23°C) or Above 100°F (38°C)
Change the engine oil and filter as indicated by the
information display, and perform the services listed in the
scheduled maintenance chart.
As required
Replace the engine-mounted and frame-mounted fuel
filters.
Every
15,000 mi
(24,000 km), six months or
600 engine hours
Replace the wheel bearing grease and grease seals if using
non-sealed bearings. Two-wheel drive vehicles.
Every
30,000 mi
(48,000 km) Operating in Dusty or Sandy Conditions (Such as Unpaved or Dusty Roads)
Rotate the tires, inspect the tires for wear and measure
tread depth.1
Every
7,500 mi (12,000 km)
Inspect the brake system pads and rotors.
Inspect the air filter restriction gauge. Replace the air filter
if necessary.2
Inspect the steering, suspension ball joints and the tie rods.
Lubricate any grease fittings.
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D
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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Heated Exterior Mirrors .....................................
98
Memory Mirrors ................................................... 98
Power Exterior Mirrors........................................ 96
PowerScope ™ Power Telescoping
Mirrors.................................................................. 97
Puddle Lamps....................................................... 98
Spot Lamps........................................................... 98
Telescoping Mirrors.............................................. 97
Trailer Towing Camera System....................... 98
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
Flat Tire See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 429
Floor Mats
.......................................................323
Fog Lamps - Front See: Front Fog Lamps........................................ 89
Foot Pedals See: Adjusting the Pedals................................. 84
Ford Credit
.........................................................15
US Only..................................................................... 15
Ford Protect...................................................563 Ford Protect Extended Service Plan
(CANADA ONLY).......................................... 564
Ford Protect Extended Service Plans (U.S. Only).................................................................. 563
Four-Wheel Drive
..........................................213
Front Axle Fluid Capacity and Specification..............................................466
Front Fog Lamps
............................................89
Front Fog Lamp Indicator................................. 89
Switching the Front Fog Lamps On or Off........................................................................\
. 89
Fuel and Refueling
.......................................184
Fuel Consumption........................................193
Advertised Capacity.......................................... 193
Fuel Economy...................................................... 193
Fuel Filter - 6.2L/7.3L..................................382
Fuel Quality - Diesel.....................................187 Biodiesel................................................................ 188
Diesel Fuel Additives ........................................ 189Fuel 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...................................................326
Fuel Tank Capacity - Diesel.....................457
Fuel Tank Capacity - Gasoline...............458
Fuses
................................................................339
Fuse Specification Chart..........................339 Engine Compartment Fuse Box................... 339
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel.................................................................. 343
G
Garage Door Opener
...................................164
Garage Door Opener See: Universal Garage Door Opener...........164
Gauges ..............................................................
102
DEF Gauge............................................................ 104
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge..........104
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge............................. 104
Fuel Gauge............................................................ 104
Transmission Fluid Temperature Gauge................................................................. 104
Turbo Boost Gauge............................................ 104
Type 1 and 2.......................................................... 102
Type 3..................................................................... 103
Gearbox See: Transmission.............................................. 207
General Information on Radio Frequencies...................................................55
Intelligent Access................................................. 55
General Maintenance Information.......565 Multi-Point Inspection..................................... 568
Owner Checks and Services......................... 566
Protecting Your Investment........................... 565
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Voice Settings......................................................
521
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)........................335
V
Vehicle Care
....................................................391
General Information.......................................... 391
Vehicle Identification Number
................473
Locating the Vehicle Identification
Number............................................................. 473
Vehicle Identification Number Overview........................................................... 473
Vehicle Identification
..................................473
Vehicle Identification Number...................... 473
Vehicle Storage
............................................399
Body....................................................................... 399
Brakes................................................................... 400
Cooling system.................................................. 400
Disconnecting Your 12 Volt Battery............400
Engine................................................................... 400
Fuel system......................................................... 400
General.................................................................. 399
Miscellaneous.................................................... 400
Removing Vehicle From Storage................400
Tires....................................................................... 400
Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot
................................478
Ventilated Seats............................................161
Ventilation See: Climate Control - Vehicles With:
Automatic Temperature Control.............143
See: Climate Control - Vehicles With: Manual Temperature Control.................................... 147
Voice Control
...................................................82
W
Warning Lamps and Indicators...............105 Adaptive Cruise Control................................... 105
Adaptive Steering............................................... 105
Anti-Lock Braking System.............................. 105
Automatic High Beam...................................... 105
Battery.................................................................... 106
Blind Spot Monitor............................................ 106
Brake System Warning Lamp........................ 106
Check 4X4............................................................ 106
Check Fuel Cap................................................... 106
Cruise Control...................................................... 106Diesel Engine Brake...........................................
106
Diesel Exhaust Fluid.......................................... 106
Direction Indicator.............................................. 107
Door Ajar................................................................ 107
Electronic Locking Differential....................... 107
Engine Coolant Temperature......................... 107
Engine Oil............................................................... 107
Fasten Seatbelt................................................... 107
Four-Wheel Drive Indicators.......................... 109
Front Airbag.......................................................... 107
Front Fog Lamps................................................. 107
High Beam............................................................. 107
Hill Descent........................................................... 107
Low Fuel Level..................................................... 107
Low Tire Pressure Warning.............................. 107
Powertrain Malfunction/Reduced Power/Electronic Throttle Control.........108
Service Engine Soon......................................... 108
Stability Control.................................................. 108
Stability Control Off.......................................... 108
Tailgate Ajar......................................................... 108
Transmission Tow/Haul................................... 108
Wait To Start........................................................ 108
Water In Fuel........................................................ 108
Washer Fluid Check....................................382
Washer Fluid Specification.......................461
Washers See: Cleaning the Exterior.............................. 392
See: Wipers and Washers................................. 85
Waxing.............................................................393
What Is Automatic High Beam Control............................................................93
What Is Cruise Control...............................242 Requirements...................................................... 242
What Is Remote Start.................................140
What Is the Cabin Air Filter.......................150
What Is the Gross Axle Weight Rating.............................................................272
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating).............272
What Is the Gross Combined Weight Rating.............................................................273
What Is the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.............................................................272
What Is the Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight...........................................................272
What is the Rear Occupant Alert System...........................................................162
What Is Trail Control....................................231
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