2021 FORD F650/750 tow

Air Brakes
........................................................135
Exhaust Brake ...............................................
136
Trailer Brakes .................................................
138
Traction Control
Principle of Operation ................................
142
Using Traction Control - Vehicles With: Air Brakes ....................................................
142
Using Traction Control - Vehicles With: Hydraulic Brakes ......................................
142
Stability Control
Principle of Operation - Vehicles With: Hydraulic Brakes ......................................
144
Principle of Operation - Vehicles With: Air Brakes ....................................................
145
Using Stability Control ..............................
146
Cruise Control - Vehicles With: Adaptive Cruise Control
Using Adaptive Cruise Control ...............
148
Cruise Control - Vehicles With: Cruise Control
What Is Cruise Control ...............................
154
Switching Cruise Control On and Off ........................................................................\
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154
Setting the Cruise Control Speed .........
154
Canceling the Set Speed ..........................
155
Resuming the Set Speed ..........................
155
Cruise Control Indicators ..........................
155
Driving Aids
Driver Alert .....................................................
156
Lane Keeping System .................................
157
Steering ...........................................................
160
Pre-Collision Assist - Vehicles With: Air Brakes ...........................................................
161
Pre-Collision Assist - Vehicles With: Hydraulic Brakes ......................................
163Load Carrying
Load Limit
......................................................
168
Air Suspension .............................................
169
Towing
Towing a Trailer ..............................................
171
Recommended Towing Weights ............
172
Essential Towing Checks ...........................
173
Fifth Wheel Operation ...............................
174
Driving Hints
General Driving Points ...............................
176
Economical Driving ......................................
177
Cold Weather Precautions ........................
177
Breaking-In .....................................................
179
Driving Through Water ..............................
180
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance ...................................
181
Hazard Flashers ...........................................
182
Fuel Shutoff ...................................................
182
Jump Starting the Vehicle ........................
183
Transporting the Vehicle ..........................
185
Towing Points ...............................................
186
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need ...............
187
In California (U.S. Only) ............................
188
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only) .....................
189
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada .......................................................
190
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature ........................................................................\
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191
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only) ........................................................................\
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191
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only) ........................................................................\
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192
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Fuses
Fuse Specification Chart
..........................193
Changing a Fuse ..........................................
201
Vehicle Inspection Guide
Vehicle Inspection Information .............
203
Maintenance
General Information ....................................
212
Opening and Closing the Hood ..............
213
Under Hood Overview - 6.7L Diesel ......
215
Under Hood Overview - 7.3L ....................
216
Engine Oil Dipstick - 7.3L ...........................
217
Engine Oil Dipstick - 6.7L Diesel .............
217
Engine Oil Check - 7.3L ...............................
217
Engine Oil Check - 6.7L Diesel ................
218
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter ........................................................................\
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219
Oil Change Indicator Reset .....................
220
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 6.7L Diesel ............................................................
221
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 7.3L .....
223
Draining the Fuel Filter Water Trap - 6.7L Diesel ...........................................................
225
Engine Coolant Check - 7.3L ...................
226
Engine Coolant Check - 6.7L Diesel ......
231
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check ........................................................................\
236
Brake Fluid Check ........................................
237
Power Steering Fluid Check ....................
238
Changing the 12V Battery ........................
239
Adjusting the Headlamps .......................
240
Washer Fluid Check ...................................
242
Fuel Filter - 7.3L ............................................
242
Checking the Wiper Blades .....................
242
Changing the Wiper Blades ....................
242
Removing a Headlamp .............................
243
Changing a Bulb ..........................................
243Changing the Engine-Mounted and
Diesel Fuel Conditioner Module Fuel
Filters - 6.7L Diesel .................................
244
Electrical System Inspection ..................
247
Air Induction System Inspection ...........
247
Exhaust System Inspection ....................
248
Brake System Inspection .........................
248
Axle Inspection .............................................
251
Steering System Inspection ....................
252
Suspension System Inspection .............
252
Frame and Tow Hook Inspection ..........
253
Rear Axle Fluid Check ................................
253
Spring U-Bolt Check ..................................
253
Vehicle Care
General Information ..................................
255
Cleaning Products ......................................
255
Cleaning the Exterior .................................
256
Waxing .............................................................
257
Cleaning the Engine ...................................
257
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades ........................................................................\
257
Cleaning the Interior ..................................
258
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens ......................
258
Repairing Minor Paint Damage .............
259
Cleaning the Wheels .................................
259
Vehicle Storage ...........................................
260
Wheels and Tires
Tire Care .........................................................
262
Using Snow Chains .....................................
277
Changing a Road Wheel ...........................
277
Technical Specifications ..........................
279
Capacities and Specifications
Engine Specifications - 6.7L Diesel .......
281
Engine Specifications - 7.3L ....................
282
Motorcraft Parts - 6.7L Diesel ................
283
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To read data recorded by an event data
recorder, special equipment is required,
and access to the vehicle or the event data
recorder is needed. In addition to the
vehicle manufacturer, other parties, such
as law enforcement, that have such special
equipment, can read the information if they
have access to the vehicle or the event
data recorder.
Comfort, Convenience and
Entertainment Data
Your vehicle has electronic control units
that have the ability to store data based
on your personalized settings. The data is
stored locally in the vehicle or on devices
that you connect to it, for example, a USB
drive or digital music player. You can delete
some of this data and also choose whether
to share it through the services to which
you subscribe.
Comfort and Convenience Data
Data recorded includes, for example:
•
Seat and steering wheel position.
• Climate control settings.
• Radio presets.
Entertainment Data
Data recorded includes, for example:
• Music, videos or album art.
• Contacts and corresponding address
book entries.
• Navigation destinations.
Services That We Provide
If you use our services, we collect and use
data, for example, account information,
vehicle location and driving characteristics,
that could identify you. We transmit this
data through a dedicated, protected
connection. We only collect and use data to enable your use of our services to which
you have subscribed, with your consent or
where permitted by law. For additional
information, see the terms and conditions
of the services to which you have
subscribed.
Services That Third Parties
Provide
We recommend that you review the terms
and conditions and data privacy
information for any services to which you
subscribe. We take no responsibility for
services that third parties provide.
Vehicles With a Connectivity
Device (If Equipped)
The connectivity device has a
SIM. The connectivity device was
enabled when your vehicle was
built and periodically sends messages to
stay connected to the cell phone network.
These messages could include information
that identifies your vehicle, the SIM and the
electronic serial number of the connectivity
device. Cell phone network service
providers could have access to additional
information, for example, cell phone
network tower identification.
Note: The connectivity device continues to
send this information unless you disable the
connectivity device. To find out more about
having the connectivity device disabled,
contact the Ford Customer Relationship
Center. Disabling this connectivity device is
permanent. See Connected Vehicle (page
306
).
If FordPass is connected to your vehicle,
Ford also receives additional information,
for example, location and vehicle data. See
FordPass Terms and Privacy Policy. For
additional information about our privacy
policy, visit
www .For dC onne c t e d . c om or
refer to your local Ford website.
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PROTECTING THE
ENVIRONMENT
You should play your part in protecting the
environment. Correct vehicle usage and
the authorized disposal of waste, cleaning
and lubrication materials are significant
steps toward this aim.
For additional information about our
sustainability progress and initiatives, visit
www
.sus t ainabilit y .f or d . c om .
NOISE POLLUTION CONTROL
In order to keep to the federal exterior
noise regulations, your vehicle may be
equipped with noise emission items.
Depending on your vehicle configuration,
it may have all or some of the following
items:
Air Intake System
Inspect the air cleaner. Do not alter its
location. Do not alter inlet and outlet
piping.
Body
Inspect wheel well splash shields, cab
shields and under hood insulation for
deterioration, dislocation and orientation.
Cooling System
• Inspect the fan for blade damage. If
you find any damage, replace with the
recommended parts. Inspect for
fan-to-shroud interference and any
damage to shroud, such as cracks and
holes.
• Do not change fan ratio or alter fan
spacer dimensions and positions. •
Inspect fan clutch for proper operation.
Make sure the fan is disengaged when
cooling of the engine is not required.
• Inspect radiator shutters (if equipped)
for proper operation. The shutters
should be open during normal
operating temperatures.
Engine
Valve covers and block covers damp-out
engine mechanical noise. If they need
replacing, make sure to replace them with
the recommended parts. Check for
mechanical isolations.
Transmission Enclosure
Inspect for cracks, holes and tears. Clean
any deposits, such as oil, dirt and stones.
Exhaust System
• Inspect for leaks at various joint
connections and loose clamps.
• Perform a visual inspection for cracks
or holes in the muffler and tail pipe.
• Always use the recommended
replacement parts.
• Do not change the tail pipe elbow or
offset tail pipe orientation from the
standard position as originally received.
• To avoid abnormal changes in vehicle
sound levels, it is necessary for the
owner to perform inspections and
necessary maintenance at specified
intervals. See Scheduled
Maintenance (page 319).
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6. Allow the belt to retract to remove
slack. The belt clicks as it retracts to
indicate it is in the automatic locking
mode.
7. Try to pull the belt out of the retractor to make sure the retractor is in the
automatic locking mode (you should
not be able to pull more belt out). If the
retractor is not locked, unbuckle the
belt and repeat Steps 5 and 6. 8.
Remove remaining slack from the belt.
Force the seat down with extra weight,
for example, by pressing down or
kneeling on the child restraint while
pulling up on the shoulder belt in order
to force slack from the belt. This is
necessary to remove the remaining
slack that exists once you add the extra
weight of the child to the child restraint.
It also helps to achieve the proper
snugness of the child restraint to your
vehicle. Sometimes, a slight lean
toward the buckle helps to remove
remaining slack from the belt.
9. Attach the tether strap (if the child restraint is equipped). 10. Before placing the child in the seat,
forcibly move the seat forward and
back to make sure the seat is securely
held in place.
To check this, grab the seat at the belt path
and attempt to move it side to side and
forward and back. There should be no
more than 1 in (2.5 cm) of movement for
proper installation.
We recommend checking with a NHTSA
Certified Child Passenger Safety
Technician to make certain the child
restraint is properly installed. In Canada,
check with Transport Canada for referral
to a Child Car Seat Clinic.
Using Cinch Tongue Lap and
Shoulder Belts (All Front Center,
Super Cab and Crew Cab Rear
Center Positions) WARNING:
Do not place a
rearward facing child restraint in front of
an active airbag. Failure to follow this
instruction could result in personal injury
or death.
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WARNING: Always carefully follow
the instructions and warnings provided
by the manufacturer of any child
restraint to determine if the restraint
device is appropriate for your child's size,
height, weight, or age. Follow the child
restraint manufacturer's instructions and
warnings provided for installation and
use in conjunction with the instructions
and warnings provided by your vehicle
manufacturer. A safety seat that is
improperly installed or utilized, is
inappropriate for your child's height, age,
or weight or does not properly fit the
child may increase the risk of serious
injury or death. WARNING: Never let a passenger
hold a child on his or her lap while your
vehicle is moving. The passenger cannot
protect the child from injury in a crash,
which may result in serious injury or
death. WARNING:
Never use pillows,
books, or towels to boost a child. They
can slide around and increase the
likelihood of injury or death in a crash. WARNING:
Always restrain an
unoccupied child seat or booster seat.
These objects may become projectiles
in a crash or sudden stop, which may
increase the risk of serious injury. WARNING:
Never place, or allow
a child to place, the shoulder belt under
a child's arm or behind the back because
it reduces the protection for the upper
part of the body and may increase the
risk of injury or death in a crash. WARNING:
To avoid risk of injury,
do not leave children or pets unattended
in your vehicle.
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•
Height adjuster at the front outboard
seating positions.
• Safety belt pretensioner at the front
outboard seating positions. •
Safety belt warning light and chime.
FASTENING THE SEATBELTS
The front outboard and rear safety
restraints in the vehicle are combination
lap and shoulder belts. 1. Insert the belt tongue into the proper
buckle (the buckle closest to the
direction the tongue is coming from)
until you hear a snap and feel it latch.
Make sure you securely fasten the
tongue in the buckle. 2. To unfasten, press the release button
and remove the tongue from the
buckle.
Using the Seatbelt with Cinch
Tongue (Front Center and Rear
Center Seats Only)
The cinch tongue slides up and down the
belt webbing when the belt is stowed or
while putting seatbelts on. When the lap
and shoulder seatbelt is buckled, the cinch
tongue allows the lap portion to be
shortened, but pinches the webbing to
keep the lap portion from getting longer.
The cinch tongue is designed to slip during
a crash, so always wear the shoulder belt
properly and do not allow any slack in
either the lap or shoulder portions.
Before you can reach and latch a lap and
shoulder belt having a cinch tongue into
the buckle, you may have to lengthen the
lap belt portion of it. 1. To lengthen the lap belt, pull some
webbing out of the shoulder belt
retractor.
2. While holding the webbing below the tongue, grasp the tip (metal portion)
of the tongue so that it is parallel to the
webbing and slide the tongue upward.
3. Provide enough lap belt length so that
the tongue can reach the buckle.
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Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy
WARNING: Always ride and drive
with your seatback upright and properly
fasten your seatbelt. Fit the lap portion
of the seatbelt snugly and low across
the hips. Position the shoulder portion of
the seatbelt across your chest. Pregnant
women must follow this practice. See
the following figure. Pregnant women should always wear their
seatbelt. Position the lap belt portion of a
combination lap and shoulder belt low
across the hips below the belly and worn
as tight as comfort allows. Position the
shoulder belt to cross the middle of the
shoulder and the center of the chest.
Seatbelt Locking Modes
WARNING:
If your vehicle is
involved in a crash, have the seatbelts
and associated components inspected
as soon as possible. Failure to follow this
instruction could result in personal injury
or death. The safety restraints in the vehicle are
combination lap and shoulder belts. The
driver seatbelt has the first type of locking
mode. The front outboard passenger and
rear outboard seat seatbelts have both
types of locking modes described as
follows:
Vehicle Sensitive Mode
This is the normal retractor mode, which
allows free shoulder belt length
adjustment to your movements and
locking in response to vehicle movement.
For example, if the driver brakes suddenly
or turns a corner sharply, or the vehicle
receives an impact of about
5 mph
(8 km/h) or more, the combination
seatbelts will lock to help reduce forward
movement of the driver and passengers.
In addition, the retractor is designed to lock
if you pull the webbing out too quickly. If
the seatbelt retractor locks, slowly lower
the height adjuster to allow the seatbelt
to retract. If the retractor does not unlock,
pull the seatbelt out slowly then feed a
small length of webbing back toward the
stowed position. For rear seatbelts, recline
the rear seat backrest or push the seat
backrest cushion away from the seatbelt.
Feed a small length of webbing back
toward the stowed position.
Automatic Locking Mode
In this mode, the shoulder belt
automatically prelocks. The belt still
retracts to remove any slack in the
shoulder belt. The automatic locking mode
is not available on the driver seatbelt or
optional front center or rear center
seatbelt.
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