2022 FORD F-650/750 traction control

Brakes
General Information
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Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes ........................................................................\
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137
Parking Brake .................................................
137
Hill Start Assist ............................................
140
Air Brakes .........................................................
141
Exhaust Brake ...............................................
142
Trailer Brakes .................................................
144
Traction Control
Principle of Operation ...............................
148
Using Traction Control - Vehicles With: Air Brakes ...................................................
148
Using Traction Control - Vehicles With: Hydraulic Brakes ......................................
148
Stability Control
Principle of Operation - Vehicles With: Hydraulic Brakes ......................................
150
Principle of Operation - Vehicles With: Air Brakes .....................................................
151
Using Stability Control ...............................
152
Cruise Control - Vehicles With: Adaptive Cruise Control
Using Adaptive Cruise Control ...............
154
Cruise Control - Vehicles With: Cruise Control
What Is Cruise Control ..............................
160
Switching Cruise Control On and Off ........................................................................\
160
Setting the Cruise Control Speed .........
160
Canceling the Set Speed ...........................
161
Resuming the Set Speed ...........................
161
Cruise Control Indicators ...........................
161
Driving Aids
Driver Alert ......................................................
162
Lane Keeping System ................................
163Steering
...........................................................
166
Pre-Collision Assist - Vehicles With: Air Brakes ..........................................................
167
Pre-Collision Assist - Vehicles With: Hydraulic Brakes ......................................
169
Load Carrying
Load Limit .......................................................
174
Air Suspension ..............................................
175
Towing
Towing a Trailer .............................................
177
Recommended Towing Weights ............
178
Essential Towing Checks ..........................
179
Fifth Wheel Operation ..............................
180
Driving Hints
General Driving Points ...............................
182
Economical Driving .....................................
183
Cold Weather Precautions .......................
183
Breaking-In .....................................................
185
Driving Through Water ..............................
186
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance ..................................
187
Hazard Flashers ...........................................
188
Fuel Shutoff ..................................................
188
Jump Starting the Vehicle ........................
189
Transporting the Vehicle ............................
191
Towing Points ................................................
192
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need ...............
193
In California (U.S. Only) ............................
194
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only) .....................
195
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada .......................................................
196
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature ........................................................................\
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Powertrain Malfunction/Reduced
Power/Electronic Throttle Control
(If Equipped)
Illuminates in the event of a
powertrain fault. Have your
vehicle checked as soon as
possible.
Service Engine Soon If it illuminates when the engine
is running, the on-board
diagnostics system notifies you
that the emission control system requires
service.
If it flashes, engine misfire may be
occurring. An increase in exhaust gas
temperatures can damage the catalytic
converter or other vehicle components.
Avoid heavy acceleration and deceleration
and have your vehicle immediately
serviced.
It illuminates when you switch the ignition
on prior to engine start to check the bulb
and to indicate whether your vehicle is
ready for Inspection and Maintenance
(I/M) testing.
Normally, it illuminates until the engine is
cranked and turns off if no malfunctions
are present. However, if after 15 seconds
it flashes eight times, this indicates that
your vehicle is not ready for inspection and
maintenance (I/M) testing.
See Catalytic Converter (page 116).
Stability Control Indicator (If Equipped) Flashes during operation.
If it does not illuminate when you switch
the ignition on, or remains on when the
engine is running, this indicates a
malfunction. Have your vehicle checked
as soon as possible. Traction Control Indicator Flashes during a traction control
event.
If it does not illuminate when you switch
the ignition on, or remains on when the
engine is running, this indicates a
malfunction. Have your vehicle checked
as soon as possible.
Traction Control System Off Illuminates when you switch the
system off.
Trailer Anti-Lock Brake System
(ABS) Briefly illuminates when you
switch on the ignition, and only
when you connect a PLC trailer
or a PLC diagnostic tool. If the light fails to
illuminate, remains on after you start the
vehicle or continues to flash, have the
system immediately serviced.
Transmission Tow/Haul Illuminates when you switch on
tow/haul. If the light steadily
flashes, have the system
immediately serviced, damage to the
transmission could occur.
Two Speed Axle (If Equipped) The two speed axle indicator
comes on when you switch the
low axle range on.
Wait to Start
(If Equipped) Illuminates when you switch the
ignition on as part of the
pre-start system. Wait until the
wait to start indicator turns off before
attempting to start vehicle.
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Power Steering
Action
Message
The power steering system requires service.Have the system checked as soon as possible.
Steering Fault Service Now
The power steering system is not working.
Stop your vehicle in a safe place. Have the system checked as soon as possible.
Steering Loss Stop Safely
The power steering system, passive entryor passive entry start system requires
service. Have the system checked as soon as possible.
Steering Assist Fault Service Required
The steering lock system requires service.Have the system checked as soon as possible.
Steering Lock Malfunction Service Now
Pre-Collision Assist Action
Message
The system requires service. Have thesystem checked as soon as possible.
Pre-Collision Assist Not Available
You have a blocked sensor due to
inclement weather, ice, mud or water in
front of the radar sensor. You can typically
clean the sensor to resolve. If the message continues to appear, have the system checked as soon as possible.
Pre-Collision Assist Not Available Sensor
Blocked
Traction Control Action
Message
The status of the traction control system
after you switched it on. See Using Trac-
tion Control (page 148).
Traction Control On
The status of the traction control system
after you switched it off. See
Using Trac-
tion Control (page 148).
Traction Control Off
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GENERAL INFORMATION
WARNING: Exceeding these ratings
by overloading can cause component
failure resulting in property damage,
personal injury or death.
Fluid Temperature
If the operating temperature exceeds
250°F (121°C), the rate of axle lubrication
oxidation increases and shortens the life
of the lubricant and seals, requiring axle
lubrication changes to become more
frequent to preserve the axle. Do not
consistently run extreme pressure (EP)
lubricants above
250°F (121°C).
Axle Conversions WARNING:
When operating a
loaded vehicle, the driver must keep all
adjustable axles on the ground at all
times, supporting their share of the
vehicle ’s load. Failure to do so can
overload other axles, tires, wheels,
springs, steering components, brakes
and frames, resulting in early component
failure, loss of vehicle control, possible
property damage and personal injury.
We do not recommend, or approve,
performing axle conversions. However, we
understand that, on occasion, others install
aftermarket add-on axles on the truck
chassis that allow operator control for
weight transfer from other axles (such as
air lift axles). ELECTRONIC LOCKING
DIFFERENTIAL
(IF EQUIPPED)
Driver-Controlled Electronic
Locking Differential
Note: Never use the differential lock at
vehicle speeds above
25 mph (40 km/h).
Some drive axles have a driver-controlled
differential lock. The differential lock can
lock or unlock the differential when your
vehicle is moving or stopped. When you
require extra traction, the differential lock
provides full power to both wheels.
When you lock the differential, your
vehicle ’s turning radius increases
(under-steer).
Take care to avoid sudden accelerations
when both drive wheels are on a slippery
surface. WARNING:
Sudden acceleration
on slippery surfaces could cause the
wheels to spin, the vehicle to turn
sideways on a crowned road surface or
in a turn, possibly resulting in loss of
vehicle control and personal injury.
Activating the Electronic Locking
Differential
You can lock and unlock the differential
when your vehicle is moving at a constant
speed of less than 25 mph (40 km/h) and
while the wheels are not slipping. Do not
lock the differential when your vehicle is
traveling down steep grades and when
traction is minimal.
The differential lock and differential lock
light automatically disengage at speeds
above
25 mph (40 km/h). The differential
lock remains off until either you restart your
vehicle, or you turn the differential lock
switch off then back on.
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PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
The traction control system helps avoid
drive wheel spin and loss of traction.
If your vehicle begins to slide, the system
applies the brakes to individual wheels
and, when needed, reduces engine power
at the same time. If the wheels spin when
accelerating on slippery or loose surfaces,
the system reduces engine power in order
to increase traction.
Note:
The system does not apply the brakes
when vehicle speed is above 25 mph
(40 km/h).
USING TRACTION CONTROL -
VEHICLES WITH: AIR BRAKES WARNING:
The stability and
traction control light illuminates steadily
if the system detects a failure. Make sure
you did not manually disable the traction
control system using the information
display controls or the switch. If the
stability control and traction control light
is still illuminating steadily, have the
system serviced by an authorized dealer
immediately. Operating your vehicle with
the traction control disabled could lead
to an increased risk of loss of vehicle
control, vehicle rollover, personal injury
and death. Press the TCS Off button on the
instrument panel to enable the
mud/snow mode.
This is beneficial when your vehicle is stuck
in snow or on a slippery road surface. This
mode allows wheel spin to dig your vehicle
out and allows you to rock your vehicle. Press the switch again to select standard
traction control. The system automatically
selects standard traction control at the
next ignition cycle.
System Indicator Light
Note:
If the traction control light does not
flash during a traction control event or stays
illuminated, the system is not functioning
properly. Take your vehicle to an authorized
dealer for service.
During traction control operation, the
traction control light flashes rapidly and
the engine does not rev-up when you press
further on the accelerator. This is normal
and is no reason for concern.
In Mud/Snow mode, the TCS OFF light
illuminates on the instrument cluster. If a
traction event occurs in either mode, the
Stability Control and Traction Control light
flashes rapidly.
USING TRACTION CONTROL -
VEHICLES WITH: HYDRAULIC
BRAKES WARNING:
Aggressive driving in
any road conditions can cause you to
lose control of your vehicle increasing
the risk of severe personal injury or
property damage. The traction control
activating is an indication that at least
some of the tires have exceeded their
ability to grip the road; this may lead to
an increased risk of loss of vehicle
control, vehicle rollover, personal injury
and death. If you experience a severe
road event, slow down
.
The system turns on each time you switch
the ignition on.
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Use the traction control button
on the instrument panel to
switch the system off or on.
If your vehicle is stuck in mud or snow,
switching traction control off is beneficial
as this allows the wheels to spin.
Press the button again to switch the
traction control system on.
System Indicator Light
Note: If the traction control light does not
flash during a traction control event or stays
on, the system is not operating. Have the
system checked as soon as possible.
During a traction control event, the traction
control light rapidly flashes. Pressing
further on the accelerator does not cause
the engine to rev higher. This is normal and
is no reason for concern.
When the system turns the traction control
off, the OFF light illuminates on the
instrument cluster. If a traction event
occurs in either mode, the stability control
and traction control light rapidly flashes.
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PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION -
VEHICLES WITH: HYDRAULIC
BRAKES
WARNING: Vehicle modifications
involving braking system, aftermarket
roof racks, suspension, steering system,
tire construction and wheel and tire size
may change the handling characteristics
of your vehicle and may adversely affect
the performance of the electronic
stability control system. In addition,
installing any stereo loudspeakers may
interfere with and adversely affect the
electronic stability control system. Install
any aftermarket stereo loudspeaker as
far as possible from the front center
console, the tunnel, and the front seats
in order to minimize the risk of interfering
with the electronic stability control
sensors. Reducing the effectiveness of
the electronic stability control system
could lead to an increased risk of loss of
vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal
injury and death. WARNING:
Remember that even
advanced technology cannot defy the
laws of physics. It's always possible to
lose control of a vehicle due to
inappropriate driver input for the
conditions. Aggressive driving on any
road condition can cause you to lose
control of your vehicle increasing the risk
of personal injury or property damage.
Activation of the electronic stability
control system is an indication that at
least some of the tires have exceeded
their ability to grip the road; this could reduce the operator's ability to control
the vehicle potentially resulting in a loss
of vehicle control, vehicle rollover,
personal injury and death. If your
electronic stability control system
activates, SLOW DOWN.
The system turns on each time you switch
the ignition on.
If a fault occurs in either the stability
control or the traction control system, the
following conditions are possible:
• The stability and traction control light
illuminate.
• The stability control and traction
control systems are not maintaining
traction of the wheels.
If a driving condition activates either the
stability control or the traction control
system, the following conditions are
possible:
• The stability and traction control light
flash.
• Your vehicle slows down.
• The system reduces engine power.
• A vibration in the brake pedal.
• The brake pedal is stiffer than usual.
• If the driving condition is severe and
your foot is not on the brake, the brake
pedal could move as the system
applies higher brake force.
The stability control system has several
features built into it to help you maintain
control of your vehicle:
Electronic Stability Control
The system assists in preventing skids or
lateral slides by applying the brakes to one
or more of the wheels individually and, if
necessary, decreases engine power.
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Traction Control
The system helps maintain traction of the
wheels by detecting and controlling wheel
spin. See Using Traction Control (page
148). Vehicle without stability control
skidding off its intended route.
A
Vehicle with stability control
maintaining control on a slippery
surface.
B
PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION -
VEHICLES WITH: AIR BRAKES WARNING:
Vehicle modifications
involving braking system, aftermarket
roof racks, suspension, steering system,
tire construction and wheel and tire size
may change the handling characteristics
of your vehicle and may adversely affect
the performance of the electronic
stability control system. In addition,
installing any stereo loudspeakers may interfere with and adversely affect the
electronic stability control system. Install
any aftermarket stereo loudspeaker as
far as possible from the front center
console, the tunnel, and the front seats
in order to minimize the risk of interfering
with the electronic stability control
sensors. Reducing the effectiveness of
the electronic stability control system
could lead to an increased risk of loss of
vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal
injury and death.
WARNING:
Remember that even
advanced technology cannot defy the
laws of physics. It's always possible to
lose control of a vehicle due to
inappropriate driver input for the
conditions. Aggressive driving on any
road condition can cause you to lose
control of your vehicle increasing the risk
of personal injury or property damage.
Activation of the electronic stability
control system is an indication that at
least some of the tires have exceeded
their ability to grip the road; this could
reduce the operator's ability to control
the vehicle potentially resulting in a loss
of vehicle control, vehicle rollover,
personal injury and death. If your
electronic stability control system
activates, SLOW DOWN.
The system automatically turns on each
time you switch the ignition on.
If a fault occurs in either the stability
control or the traction control system, you
may experience the following conditions:
• The stability and traction control light
illuminates steadily.
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