2021 FORD F650/750 spare tire

Check Every Month
Tires (including spare) for wear and proper pressure. Windshield washer fluid level.
1 Diesel engine 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 concentration (freeze-point protection). 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. Tightening Lug Nuts
Tighten the lug nuts to the specified torque 1
at 500 mi
(800 km) after any wheel disturbance (such as tire rota-
tion, changing a flat tire or wheel removal).
Single rear wheels
Tighten the wheel lug nuts to the specified torque 1
at
100 mi (160 km)
, and again at 500 mi (800 km) of new
vehicle operation and after any wheel disturbance (such as tire rotation, changing a flat tire or wheel removal).
Dual rear wheels
1 See
Technical Specifications (page 279).
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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
Horn operation
Accessory drive belt(s)
Radiator, cooler, heater and A/C hoses
Battery performance
Suspension component for leaks ordamage
Engine air filter
Steering and linkage
Exhaust system
Tires (including spare) for wear and properpressure2
Exterior lamps operation
Windshield for cracks, chips or pits
Fluid levels 1
; fill if necessary
Washer spray and wiper operation
For oil and fluid leaks
Hazard warning system operation
Hood rest for lubrication
1 Brake, coolant recovery reservoir, automatic transmission, power steering 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™ -
Diesel Engine Only
Your diesel engine 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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Spare Wheel
See: Changing a Road Wheel........................ 277
Special Notices................................................18
New Vehicle Limited Warranty........................ 18
Notice to Owners of Pickup Trucks and Utility Type Vehicles........................................ 18
On Board Diagnostics Data Link Connector........................................................... 18
Special Instructions............................................. 18
Using your Vehicle as an Ambulance............19
Using Your Vehicle With a Snowplow...........19
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance...............................................329
Diesel Engine........................................................ 331
Exceptions............................................................ 336
Gasoline Engines............................................... 329
Speed Control See: Cruise Control - Vehicles With: Adaptive
Cruise Control................................................. 148
See: Cruise Control - Vehicles With: Cruise Control............................................................... 154
Spring U-Bolt Check
...................................253
U-bolt Nut Torque............................................. 254
Stability Control
............................................144
Principle of Operation - Vehicles With: Air
Brakes................................................................ 145
Principle of Operation - Vehicles With: Hydraulic Brakes............................................ 144
Starter Switch See: Ignition Switch............................................. 93
Starting a Diesel Engine..............................95 Cold Weather Starting....................................... 95
Diesel Engine Fast Start Glow Plug System................................................................ 95
Starting a Gasoline Engine.........................94 Failure to Start...................................................... 94
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes.................94
Important Ventilating Information................95
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Moving................................................................. 94
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Stationary.......................................................... 94
Starting and Stopping the Engine...........93 General Information............................................ 93
Steering............................................................160 Hydraulic Power Steering................................ 160
Steering System Inspection.....................252 Hydraulic System............................................... 252Steering Column Joint Bolts..........................
252
Steering Wheel
................................................52
Storage Compartments..............................92
Streaming Bluetooth Audio......................313 Selecting a Bluetooth Source........................ 313
Sun Visors
.........................................................62
Slide-on-rod........................................................... 62
Suspension System Inspection..............252
Switching Cruise Control On and Off...................................................................154
Switching Cruise Control Off......................... 154
Switching Cruise Control On.......................... 154
Switching Off the Engine............................96
Symbols Glossary
...........................................10
T
Technical Specifications See: Capacities and Specifications.............281
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only).......................189
Tire Care..........................................................262 Glossary of Tire Terminology......................... 262
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall............................................................ 262
Tires See: Wheels and Tires..................................... 262
Towing a Trailer
...............................................171
Load Placement................................................... 171
Towing Points
................................................186
Towing................................................................171
Traction Control............................................142
Principle of Operation....................................... 142
Trailer Brakes
..................................................138
Trailer Air Supply and Parking Brake
Modular Controls........................................... 138
Trailer Brake Hand Control.............................. 138
Transmission Code Designation............287
Transmission
...................................................122
Transporting the Vehicle...........................185
U
Under Hood Overview - 6.7L Diesel.......215
Under Hood Overview - 7.3L
.....................216
USB Ports...........................................................91
Using Adaptive Cruise Control................148 Automatic Cancellation.................................... 151
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