2021 FORD F650/750 towing

This means you do not have to remember
to change the oil on a mileage-based
schedule. Your vehicle lets you know when
an oil change is due by displaying a
message in the information display.
The following table provides examples of
vehicle use and its impact on oil change
intervals. It is a guideline only. Actual oil
change intervals depend on several factors
and generally decrease with severity of
use.When to Expect the OIL CHANGE REQUIRED Message
Vehicle Use and Example
Interval
Normal
7,500– 10,000 mi
(12,000– 16,000 km) Normal commuting with highway driving
No, or moderate, load or towing
Flat to moderately hilly roads
No extended idling
Severe
5,000– 7,500 mi
(8,000– 12,000 km) Moderate to heavy load or towing
Mountainous or off-road conditions
Extended idling
Extended hot or cold operation
Extreme
3,000–5,000 mi
(4,800–8,000 km) Maximum load or towing
Extreme hot or cold operation
Use of high sulfur diesel fuel
Note: Use the appropriate special operating
condition for maintenance information
when using high sulfur diesel fuels,
operating your vehicle off-road or in dusty
conditions, such as unpaved roads. Normal Maintenance Intervals
Note:
Do not exceed the mileage or time
intervals.
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SPECIAL OPERATING
CONDITIONS SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE
Gasoline Engines
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. Towing a Trailer
Inspect and lubricate the U-joints.
Inspect frequently, service
as required
See 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)
Change the engine oil and filter.
Every
5,000 mi (8,000 km)
or six months Inspect and lubricate U-joints.
Rotate the tires 1
and inspect them for wear, and measure
the tread depth.
Every
7,500 mi (12,000 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. Extensive Idling or Low-speed Driving for Long Distances, as in Heavy Commercial Use
(Such as Delivery, Taxi, Patrol Car or Livery)
Replace engine air filter.
Inspect frequently, service
as required
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 if
equipped with grease fittings.
Inspect and lubricate U-joints.
Every
5,000 mi (8,000 km)
or six months
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Off-road Operation
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal
noise, wear, looseness or drag.
Rotate the tires 1
and inspect them for wear, and measure
the tread depth.
Every 7,500 mi (12,000 km)
1 Rotate the front wheels on vehicles with dual rear wheels when specified. Only rotate
the rear wheels if you notice unusual wear.
Diesel 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. Towing a Trailer or Using a Car-top Carrier
Change the engine oil and filter as indicated by the
information display, and perform the services listed in the
scheduled maintenance chart.
As required
See the axle maintenance items under
Exceptions.
Replace the engine-mounted and frame-mounted fuel
filters.
Every
15,000 mi
(24,000 km) or six months,
600 engine hours
Inspect the coolant concentration, freeze-point protection
and additive, corrosion inhibitor strength. Add coolant
additive if necessary.
Every
30,000 mi
(48,000 km) or 1200 engine
hours
Flush and refill the coolant. Do not add coolant additive.
Every
60,000 mi
(96,000 km) or 2400
engine hours
Note: When adding coolant additive, do not exceed the specified maximum of
47 fl oz
(1.4 L) for the engine and 20 fl oz (473 ml) for the secondary cooling system. Operating the
engine with excessive coolant additive may cause overheating which could lead to severe,
permanent engine damage.
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.
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Rear Axle Maintenance
A rear axle fluid change or level check is
not required unless you suspect a leak or
the assembly has been submerged in
water. During long periods of trailer towing
with outside temperatures above 70°F
(21°C), and at wide-open throttle for long
periods above 45 mph (72 km/h), change
the rear axle fluid every 24,000 mi
(38,000 km) or three months, whichever
comes first.
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. We, however, urge you to have
all recommended maintenance services
performed at the specified intervals and
to record all vehicle service.
Hot Climate Oil Change Intervals
The normal oil change interval is 3,000 mi
(5,000 km) for gasoline vehicles operating
in the Middle East, North Africa,
Sub-Saharan Africa or locations with
similar climates using American Petroleum
Institute (API) oils Certified for Gasoline
Engines and displaying the API Certification
Mark. If API Certified Oils are not available,
then it is acceptable to use API SM or SN
oils. If API oils are not available, then the
oil change interval is 1,750 mi (3,000 km). Engine Air Filter Replacement
The life of the engine 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.
In this case, the engine control system sets
a service light (wrench icon) to inform you
to bring your vehicle to the dealer for
service. If there are any issues with the
oxidation catalyst or particulate filter
system, a service light (wrench or engine
icon) sets by the engine control system to
inform you to bring your vehicle into a
dealer for service.
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE
RECORD
After the scheduled maintenance services
are performed, record the Repair Order #,
Distance and Engine Hours in the boxes
provided.
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Driving Aids.....................................................156
Driving Hints....................................................176
Driving Through Water...............................180
Operation in Standing Water......................... 180
DRL See: Daytime Running Lamps......................... 57
E
Economical Driving.......................................177
Electrical System Inspection...................247 Accessory Feed Connections........................ 247
Electromagnetic Compatibility
..............348
Electronic Locking Differential................128 Activating the Electronic Locking
Differential....................................................... 128
Driver-Controlled Electronic Locking Differential....................................................... 128
Servicing a Vehicle with an Electronic Locking Differential....................................... 129
Emission Law.................................................109 Noise Emissions Warranty, Prohibited
Tampering Acts and Maintenance...........110
Tampering With a Noise Control System.............................................................. 109
End User License Agreement...................351 VEHICLE SOFTWARE END USER LICENSE
AGREEMENT (EULA) .................................. 351
Engine Block Heater
......................................97
Using the Engine Block Heater........................ 97
Engine Coolant Check - 6.7L Diesel.......231 Adding Coolant.................................................... 231
Checking Coolant Corrosion Inhibitor Additive Strength ......................................... 234
Coolant Change.................................................. 235
Engine and Secondary Cooling System Refill Procedure............................................. 233
Engine-driven Cooling Fan (Fan Clutch).............................................................. 235
Recycled Coolant............................................... 233
Severe Climates................................................. 234
Engine Coolant Check - 7.3L....................226 Adding Coolant................................................... 227
Coolant Change................................................. 229
Engine Coolant Temperature Management.................................................. 230
Engine-driven Cooling Fan (Fan Clutch).............................................................. 229Fail-Safe Cooling...............................................
229
Recycled Coolant............................................... 228
Severe Climates................................................. 228
Engine Emission Control...........................109
Engine Idle Shutdown..................................96
Engine Immobilizer See: Passive Anti-Theft System...................... 51
Engine Oil Check - 6.7L Diesel
.................218
Adding Engine Oil............................................... 219
Engine lubrication for severe service operation .......................................................... 219
Engine Oil Check - 7.3L
................................217
Adding Engine Oil................................................ 217
Engine Oil Dipstick - 6.7L Diesel..............217
Engine Oil Dipstick - 7.3L............................217
Engine Specifications - 6.7L Diesel
........281
Drivebelt Routing................................................ 281
Engine Specifications - 7.3L.....................282 Drivebelt Routing............................................... 283
Entering, Exiting or Climbing on This Vehicle
.............................................................20
Environment......................................................21
Essential Towing Checks............................173 Before Towing a Trailer...................................... 173
Hitches.................................................................... 173
Safety Chains........................................................ 173
Trailer Brakes........................................................ 173
Trailer Lamps........................................................ 173
When Towing a Trailer....................................... 173
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording............................................. 13
Exhaust Brake
................................................136
Exhaust Brake Operating
Characteristics................................................ 137
Exhaust System Inspection.....................248
Export Unique Options.................................19
Exterior Mirrors...............................................60 Auxiliary Convex Mirrors.................................... 60
Clearance Lamps.................................................. 61
Foldaway Exterior Mirrors................................. 60
Heated Exterior Mirrors....................................... 61
Power Exterior Mirrors........................................ 60
Signal Indicator Mirrors....................................... 61
Telescoping Mirrors.............................................. 61
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Blocked Sensors.................................................
166
Distance Indication and Alert........................ 165
Using the Pre-Collision Assist System............................................................... 164
Protecting the Environment........................21
Puncture See: Changing a Road Wheel........................ 277
R
Rear Axle Fluid Check.................................253 Changing the Fluid............................................ 253
Checking the Fluid Level................................. 253
Rear Axle..........................................................128 General Information.......................................... 128
Rear Seat Armrest.........................................88
Rear Seats
........................................................86
Folding the Rear Seat Back (Crew Cab)
........................................................................\
........ 87
Folding up the Rear Seat Cushion.................. 87
Returning the Seat to the Seating Position............................................................... 87
Recommended Towing Weights.............172
Refueling - Diesel
.........................................104
Fuel Filler Cap...................................................... 105
Fuel Fill Rate......................................................... 105
Refueling - Gasoline
....................................105
Fuel Filler Cap...................................................... 106
Remote Control
..............................................46
Car Finder................................................................ 47
Changing the Remote Control Battery........46
Reprogramming the Remote Control..........46
Sounding the Panic Alarm................................ 47
Removing a Headlamp..............................243
Repairing Minor Paint Damage..............259
Replacement Parts Recommendation .........................................
17
Collision Repairs..................................................... 17
Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical Repairs.................................................................. 17
Warranty on Replacement Parts..................... 17
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control............................................................48
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)...............................................................192
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)................................................................191
Resuming the Set Speed
...........................155 Roadside Assistance
....................................181
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting Roadside
Assistance........................................................ 182
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Getting Roadside Assistance..................................... 181
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Using Roadside Assistance..................................... 181
Roadside Emergencies................................181
Running-In See: Breaking-In.................................................. 179
Running Out of Fuel - Diesel....................103 Purging Air From the System......................... 104
Starting the Engine............................................ 104
Running Out of Fuel - Gasoline..............104
S
Safety Precautions
........................................99
Low Fuel Pressure.............................................. 100
Scheduled Maintenance Record
............337
Scheduled Maintenance............................319
Seatbelt Extensions......................................44
Seatbelt Height Adjustment.......................41
Seatbelt Reminder.........................................42 Belt-Minder™........................................................ 42
Seatbelts............................................................37 Principle of Operation......................................... 37
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime...............................................................42
Conditions of operation..................................... 42
Seats...................................................................82
Security...............................................................51
Selective Catalytic Reductant System - Diesel...............................................................112
Contaminated Diesel Exhaust Fluid or Inoperative Selective Catalytic Reduction
System................................................................ 116
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Guidelines and Information....................................................... 115
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Level................................ 112
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Warning Messages and Vehicle Operations................................ 114
Filling the Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank............112
Setting the Cruise Control Speed..........154 Changing the Set Speed.................................. 154
Sitting in the Correct Position...................82
Snow Chains See: Using Snow Chains.................................. 277
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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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