2023 FORD F650/750 Owners Manual

2023 FORD F-650 / 750Owner's Manual

December 2021
First Printing
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Part Number: 202111 20211028191416
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WARNING: Operating, servicing and
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motor vehicle can expose you to chemicals
including engine exhaust, carbon monoxide,
phthalates, and lead, which are known to the
State of California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm. To minimize
exposure, avoid breathing exhaust, do not idle the
engine except as necessary, service your vehicle
in a well-ventilated area and wear gloves or wash
your hands frequently when servicing your vehicle.
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WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and
related accessories contain lead and lead
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California to cause cancer and reproductive harm.
Wash your hands after handling.

Introduction
About This Manual ..........................................7
Symbols Glossary ..........................................10
Data Recording ................................................13
Perchlorate ........................................................17
Ford Credit .........................................................17
Replacement Parts Recommendation
............................................................................1 7
Special Notices ...............................................18
Mobile Communications Equipment
...........................................................................1 9
Export Unique Options ...............................20
Federal Highway Administration
Regulation ...................................................20
Entering, Exiting or Climbing on This
Vehicle ...........................................................20
Environment
Protecting the Environment .......................21
Noise Pollution Control ................................21
At a Glance
Instrument Panel ...........................................23
Child Safety
General Information .....................................24
Installing Child Restraints ..........................26
Booster Seats .................................................32
Child Restraint Positioning ........................34
Child Safety Locks ........................................35
Seatbelts
Principle of Operation ..................................37
Fastening the Seatbelts .............................38
Seatbelt Height Adjustment ......................41
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator
Chime ............................................................42
Seatbelt Reminder ........................................42
Child Restraint and Seatbelt
Maintenance ...............................................44
Seatbelt Extensions .....................................44
Keys and Remote Controls
General Information on Radio
Frequencies .................................................45
Remote Control .............................................46
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control
...........................................................................47
Doors and Locks
Locking and Unlocking ...............................48
Security
Passive Anti-Theft System .......................50
Steering Wheel
Adjusting the Steering Wheel ....................51
Cruise Control - Vehicles With: Adaptive
Cruise Control ..............................................51
Cruise Control - Vehicles With: Cruise
Control ...........................................................51
Information Display Control ......................52
Horn ....................................................................52
Wipers and Washers
Windshield Wipers ........................................53
Windshield Washers ....................................53
Lighting
General Information .....................................54
Lighting Control .............................................54
Autolamps .......................................................55
Instrument Lighting Dimmer ....................55
Headlamp Exit Delay ...................................55
Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With:
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) ..........56
Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With:
Configurable Daytime Running Lamps
..........................................................................5 6
Automatic High Beam Control ................56
Direction Indicators .......................................57
Interior Lamps .................................................57
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Windows and Mirrors
Power Windows ............................................59
Exterior Mirrors ..............................................60
Interior Mirror ..................................................62
Sun Visors ........................................................62
Instrument Cluster
Gauges ..............................................................63
Warning Lamps and Indicators ...............66
Audible Warnings and Indicators ............69
Information Displays
General Information .....................................70
Information Messages .................................74
Climate Control
Manual Climate Control .............................85
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate
..........................................................................8 6
Heated Exterior Mirrors ...............................87
Seats
Sitting in the Correct Position ..................88
Head Restraints .............................................88
Manual Seats .................................................90
Power Seats .....................................................91
Rear Seats ........................................................93
Front Seat Armrest .......................................94
Rear Seat Armrest ........................................94
Auxiliary Power Points
Auxiliary Power Points ................................95
USB Ports
Locating the USB Ports ...............................97
Playing Media Using the USB Port .........97
Charging a Device .........................................98
Storage Compartments
Overhead Console ........................................99
Starting and Stopping the
Engine
General Information ..................................100
Ignition Switch .............................................100
Starting a Gasoline Engine .......................101
Starting the Engine .....................................102
Switching Off the Engine ..........................102
Engine Idle Shutdown ...............................102
Engine Block Heater ...................................103
Fuel and Refueling
Safety Precautions .....................................105
Fuel Quality - Diesel ...................................106
Fuel Quality - Gasoline .............................109
Running Out of Fuel - Diesel ....................110
Running Out of Fuel - Gasoline ...............110
Refueling - Diesel .........................................110
Refueling - Gasoline ....................................112
Fuel Consumption ........................................113
Fuel Tank Selector Switch .........................114
Engine Emission Control
Emission Law .................................................115
Catalytic Converter ......................................116
Selective Catalytic Reductant System -
Diesel ............................................................118
Diesel Particulate Filter ..............................122
Transmission
Automatic Transmission ...........................128
Power Take-Off ............................................133
Rear Axle
General Information ...................................134
2-Speed Rear Axle ......................................134
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Pneumatic Locking Differ-
ential
What Is the Pneumatic Locking
Differential .................................................135
How Does the Pneumatic Locking
Differential Work ......................................135
Pneumatic Locking Differential
Precautions ................................................135
Switching the Pneumatic Locking
Differential On and Off ..........................135
Pneumatic Locking Differential
Indicators ....................................................136
Brakes
General Information ....................................137
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes
.........................................................................138
Parking Brake ................................................138
Hill Start Assist ..............................................141
Air Brakes ........................................................142
Exhaust Brake ...............................................143
Trailer Brakes .................................................145
Traction Control
Principle of Operation ...............................149
Using Traction Control - Vehicles With:
Air Brakes ...................................................149
Using Traction Control - Vehicles With:
Hydraulic Brakes ......................................149
Stability Control
Principle of Operation - Vehicles With:
Hydraulic Brakes .......................................151
Principle of Operation - Vehicles With:
Air Brakes ....................................................152
Using Stability Control ...............................153
Cruise Control - Vehicles With:
Adaptive Cruise Control
Using Adaptive Cruise Control ................155
Cruise Control - Vehicles With:
Cruise Control
What Is Cruise Control ................................161
Switching Cruise Control On and Off
..........................................................................161
Setting the Cruise Control Speed ..........161
Canceling the Set Speed ..........................162
Resuming the Set Speed ..........................162
Cruise Control Indicators ..........................162
Driving Aids
Driver Alert .....................................................163
Lane Keeping System ................................164
Steering ...........................................................167
Pre-Collision Assist - Vehicles With: Air
Brakes ..........................................................168
Pre-Collision Assist - Vehicles With:
Hydraulic Brakes ......................................170
Load Carrying
Load Limit .......................................................175
Air Suspension ..............................................176
Towing
Towing a Trailer .............................................178
Recommended Towing Weights ............179
Essential Towing Checks .........................180
Fifth Wheel Operation ................................181
Driving Hints
General Driving Points ...............................183
Economical Driving .....................................184
Cold Weather Precautions .......................184
Breaking-In ....................................................186
Driving Through Water ...............................187
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance .................................188
Hazard Flashers ...........................................189
Fuel Shutoff ..................................................189
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Jump Starting the Vehicle ........................190
Transporting the Vehicle ...........................192
Towing Points ...............................................193
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need ..............194
In California (U.S. Only) ............................195
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto
Line Program (U.S. Only) .....................196
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and
Canada ........................................................197
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature
........................................................................1 9 8
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)
........................................................................1 9 8
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)
........................................................................1 9 9
Fuses
Fuse Specification Chart .........................200
Changing a Fuse .........................................208
Vehicle Inspection Guide
Vehicle Inspection Information ..............210
Maintenance
General Information ...................................219
Opening and Closing the Hood .............220
Under Hood Overview - 6.7L Diesel ......222
Under Hood Overview - 7.3L ...................223
Engine Oil Dipstick - 6.7L Diesel ............224
Engine Oil Dipstick - 7.3L ..........................224
Engine Oil Check - 6.7L Diesel ...............224
Engine Oil Check - 7.3L .............................225
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter
........................................................................226
Oil Change Indicator Reset ......................227
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 6.7L
Diesel ...........................................................228
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 7.3L .....230Draining the Fuel Filter Water Trap - 6.7L
Diesel ...........................................................232
Engine Coolant Check - 6.7L Diesel ......233
Engine Coolant Check - 7.3L ...................238
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check
........................................................................242
Brake Fluid Check .......................................244
Power Steering Fluid Check ....................245
Changing the 12V Battery ........................246
Adjusting the Headlamps ........................247
Washer Fluid Check ...................................249
Fuel Filter - 7.3L ...........................................249
Checking the Wiper Blades ....................249
Changing the Wiper Blades ....................249
Removing a Headlamp ............................250
Changing a Bulb .........................................250
Changing the Engine-Mounted and
Diesel Fuel Conditioner Module Fuel
Filters - 6.7L Diesel ..................................251
Electrical System Inspection ..................254
Air Induction System Inspection ...........254
Exhaust System Inspection ....................255
Brake System Inspection .........................255
Axle Inspection ............................................258
Steering System Inspection ...................259
Suspension System Inspection .............259
Frame and Tow Hook Inspection .........260
Rear Axle Fluid Check ...............................260
Spring U-Bolt Check .................................260
Vehicle Care
General Information ..................................262
Cleaning Products ......................................262
Cleaning the Exterior .................................263
Waxing ............................................................264
Cleaning the Engine ..................................264
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades
........................................................................265
Cleaning the Interior ..................................265
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and
Instrument Cluster Lens ......................266
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