DATA RECORDING
WARNING: Do not connectwireless plug-in devices to the data linkconnector. Unauthorized third partiescould gain access to vehicle data andimpair the performance of safety relatedsystems. Only allow repair facilities thatfollow our service and repair instructionsto connect their equipment to the datalink connector.
We respect your privacy and arecommitted to protecting it. Theinformation contained in this publicationwas correct at the time of going to print,but as technology rapidly changes, werecommend that you visit the regional Fordwebsite for the latest information.
Your vehicle has electronic control unitsthat have data recording functionality andthe ability to permanently or temporarilystore data. This data could includeinformation on the condition and status ofyour vehicle, vehicle maintenancerequirements, events and malfunctions.The types of data that can be recorded aredescribed in this section. Some of the datarecorded is stored in event logs or errorlogs.
Note:Error logs are reset following a serviceor repair.
Note:We may provide information inresponse to requests from law enforcement,other government authorities and thirdparties acting with lawful authority orthrough a legal process. Such informationcould be used by them in legal proceedings.
Data recorded includes, for example:
•Operating states of systemcomponents, for example, fuel level,tire pressure and battery charge level.
•Vehicle and component status, forexample, wheel speed, deceleration,lateral acceleration and seatbeltstatus.
•Events or errors in essential systems,for example, headlamps and brakes.
•System responses to driving situations,for example, airbag deployment andstability control.
•Environmental conditions, for example,temperature.
Some of this data, when used incombination with other information, forexample, an accident report, damage to avehicle or eyewitness statements, couldbe associated with a specific person.
Service Data
Service data recorders in your vehicle arecapable of collecting and storingdiagnostic information about your vehicle.This potentially includes information aboutthe performance or status of varioussystems and modules in the vehicle, suchas engine, throttle, steering or brakesystems. In order to properly diagnose andservice your vehicle, Ford Motor Company(Ford of Canada in Canada), and serviceand repair facilities may access or shareamong them vehicle diagnosticinformation received through a directconnection to your vehicle whendiagnosing or servicing your vehicle.Additionally, Ford Motor Company (Fordof Canada, in Canada) may, wherepermitted by law, use vehicle diagnosticinformation for vehicle improvement orwith other information we may have aboutyou, for example, your contact information,to offer you products or services that mayinterest you. Data may be provided to our
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PROTECTING THE
ENVIRONMENT
Sustainability is a priority at Ford. We areconstantly looking for ways to reduce ourimpact on the planet while providingcustomers with great products anddelivering a strong business. You shouldplay your part in protecting theenvironment. Correct vehicle usage andthe authorized disposal of waste, cleaningand lubrication materials are significantsteps toward this aim.
For additional information about oursustainability progress and initiatives, visitwww.sustainability.ford.com.
NOISE POLLUTION CONTROL
In order to keep to the federal exteriornoise regulations, your vehicle may beequipped with noise emission items.Depending on your vehicle configuration,it may have all or some of the followingitems:
Air Intake System
Inspect the air cleaner. Do not alter itslocation. Do not alter inlet and outletpiping.
Body
Inspect wheel well splash shields, cabshields and under hood insulation fordeterioration, dislocation and orientation.
Cooling System
•Inspect the fan for blade damage. Ifyou find any damage, replace with therecommended parts. Inspect forfan-to-shroud interference and anydamage to shroud, such as cracks andholes.
•Do not change fan ratio or alter fanspacer dimensions and positions.
•Inspect fan clutch for proper operation.Make sure the fan is disengaged whencooling of the engine is not required.
•Inspect radiator shutters (if equipped)for proper operation. The shuttersshould be open during normaloperating temperatures.
Engine
Valve covers and block covers damp-outengine mechanical noise. If they needreplacing, make sure to replace them withthe recommended parts. Check formechanical isolations.
Transmission Enclosure
Inspect for cracks, holes and tears. Cleanany deposits, such as oil, dirt and stones.
Exhaust System
•Inspect for leaks at various jointconnections and loose clamps.
•Perform a visual inspection for cracksor holes in the muffler and tail pipe.
•Always use the recommendedreplacement parts.
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Lane Departure Warning System
ActionMessage
The system has detected a condition thathas caused the system to be temporarilyunavailable. If the message continues todisplay, have the system checked as soonas possible.
Front Camera Temporarily Not Available
The system has detected a condition thatrequires you to clean the windshield in orderfor it to operate properly.
Front Camera Low Visibility Clean Screen
The system requires service, have thesystem checked as soon as possible.Front Camera Malfunction Service Required
The system requests you to keep yourhands on the steering wheel.Keep Hands on Steering Wheel
Maintenance
ActionMessage
Stop your vehicle as soon as safely possibleand turn off the engine. Check the oil level,if the warning stays on or continues to comeon with your engine running, have yourvehicle checked as soon as possible.
Low Engine Oil Pressure
The engine oil life is low and needs to bechanged soon.Change Engine Oil Soon
The engine oil life is low and needs to bechanged immediately.Oil Change Required
The brake fluid level is low, have the systemchecked as soon as possible.Brake Fluid Level Low
The brake system requires service. Stopyour vehicle in a safe place. Have thesystem checked as soon as possible.
Check Brake System
Your vehicle is still in transport or factorymode. This may not allow some featuresto operate properly. Have your vehiclechecked as soon as possible.
Factory Mode Contact Dealer
Transport Mode Contact Dealer
The powertrain requires service.See Manual
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Information Display Procedure
Start your vehicle engine and when it hasreached the normal operating temperature,arrow through the display to get to theDiesel Particulate Filter Status on theTruck Info tab. Exhaust Filter XX%/FULLdisplays. Operator commandedregeneration can only be initiated whenFULL See Information Display Control(page 53). If a message advising that theexhaust filter is full appears in theinformation display, press and hold the OKbutton to initiate Exhaust Cleaning. Ifsuccessful, a second prompt appearsregarding exhaust position required toinitiate operator commanded regeneration.Be sure to understand each prompt. If youare not sure what is being asked by eachprompt, contact an authorized dealer. Ifthe exhaust system meets the positionrequirements then press and hold the OKbutton to fully activate the OperatorCommanded Regeneration. The displayconfirms the operation has started andwhen it has finished.
You can also drive to clean the filter.
When the system is at the pointof oversaturation, the serviceengine warning lamp illuminatesand a message appears in the informationdisplay. You cannot initiate filter cleaning.You must have your vehicle checked assoon as possible.
Once operator commanded regenerationstarts, engine speed increases toapproximately 1200 rpm and the coolingfan speed may increase. You will hear achange in audible sound due to enginespeed and cooling fan speed increases.
It is not necessary to open the hood on theengine compartment. Once operatorcommanded regeneration completes, theengine speed returns to normal idling. Theexhaust system remains very hot forseveral minutes even after regeneration is
complete. Do not reposition the vehicleover materials that could burn until theexhaust system has had sufficient time tocool. Depending on the amount of sootcollected by the diesel particulate filter,ambient temperature and altitude,operator commanded regeneration lastsapproximately 30 minutes.
Operator Commanded Regenerationwith Automatic Regeneration Control(If Equipped)
If your vehicle is operated with significantstationary operation, low speed drivecycles less than 25 mph (40 km/h), shortdrive cycles, drive time less than 15 minutesor the vehicle does not fully warm up,passive and active regeneration may notsufficiently clean the diesel particulatefilter system. You can switch off automaticregeneration until better driving conditionsare available, for example steady highspeed driving. You can then switchautomatic regeneration back on to cleanthe diesel particulate filter.
Switching Automatic RegenerationControl On and Off
To switch operator commandedregeneration on and off, use theinformation display control on the steeringwheel. See Information Display Control(page 53). Scroll through the Settings tabto ensure there is a check in the box nextto Auto Regeneration, this means it isactive. To deactivate Auto Regeneration,uncheck the box. A message appears “AutoExhaust Cleaning Off” along with an iconindicating that Auto Exhaust Cleaning isdisabled. The icon stays illuminated untilyou switch Auto Exhaust Cleaning back onby checking the box.
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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
WARNING: Apply the parkingbrake, shift into park (P), switch theignition off and remove the key beforeyou leave your vehicle. Failure to followthis instruction could result in personalinjury or death.
WARNING: Do not apply the brakepedal and accelerator pedalsimultaneously. Applying both pedalssimultaneously for more than a fewseconds limits vehicle performance,which may result in difficulty maintainingspeed in traffic and could lead to seriousinjury.
Understanding the Shift Positionsof Your Automatic Transmission
6-Speed Transmissions
10-Speed Transmissions
Putting your vehicle in or out of gear:
1.Fully press the brake pedal.
2.Move the gearshift lever into thepreferred gear.
3.When you finish driving, come to acomplete stop.
4.Move the gearshift lever and securelylatch it in park (P) or neutral (N).
The instrument cluster displays the currentgear.
Park (P)
If your transmission has a park (P) position,this position locks the transmission andprevents the rear wheels from turning.
Reverse (R)
With the gearshift lever in reverse (R), yourvehicle moves backward. Always come toa complete stop before shifting into andout of reverse (R).
Neutral (N)
With the gearshift lever in neutral (N), youcan start your vehicle and it is free to roll.Hold the brake pedal down when in thisposition.
Drive (D)
Drive (D) is the normal driving position forthe best fuel economy. The overdrivefunction allows automatic upshifts anddownshifts through gears one through six.
Manual (M)
With the gearshift lever in manual (M), thedriver can change gears up or down aspreferred. By moving the gearshift leverfrom drive (D) to manual (M), you nowhave control of selecting the gear youprefer using the buttons on the shift lever.See Understanding Your SelectShiftAutomatic™ Transmission later in thissection.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
WARNING: Exceeding these ratingsby overloading can cause componentfailure resulting in property damage,personal injury or death.
Fluid Temperature
If the operating temperature exceeds250°F (121°C), the rate of axle lubricationoxidation increases and shortens the lifeof the lubricant and seals, requiring axlelubrication changes to become morefrequent to preserve the axle. Do notconsistently run extreme pressure (EP)lubricants above 250°F (121°C).
Axle Conversions
WARNING: When operating aloaded vehicle, the driver must keep alladjustable axles on the ground at alltimes, supporting their share of thevehicle’s load. Failure to do so canoverload other axles, tires, wheels,springs, steering components, brakesand frames, resulting in early componentfailure, loss of vehicle control, possibleproperty damage and personal injury.
We do not recommend, or approve,performing axle conversions. However, weunderstand that, on occasion, others installaftermarket add-on axles on the truckchassis that allow operator control forweight transfer from other axles (such asair lift axles).
2-SPEED REAR AXLE (IF EQUIPPED)
WARNING: Never shift atwo-speed axle when descending asteep grade as this may cause loss ofvehicle control and result in personalinjury.
Note:Do not shift between ranges whenthe speed control is on.
A two-speed rear axle allows the driver toselect a low range for greater pulling powerand a high range for greater road speedand fuel economy. You can also use theseranges to provide extra steps betweentransmission shifts when driving on steepgrades or fuel economy may be factors.
Axle Shifting
Note:Do not shift the axle to LOW whenyour vehicle is moving. Use LOW when youdrive a fully loaded vehicle on a severe gradeor in congested traffic. Use HIGH for allnormal driving conditions with a lightlyloaded or partially loaded vehicle.
Note:The axle is set to HIGH by default.
To shift the axle between HIGH and LOWwith the vehicle stopped, place thetransmission in position N, then press andhold the button for two seconds.
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PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION -
VEHICLES WITH: HYDRAULIC
BRAKES
WARNING: Vehicle modificationsinvolving braking system, aftermarketroof racks, suspension, steering system,tire construction and wheel and tire sizemay change the handling characteristicsof your vehicle and may adversely affectthe performance of the electronicstability control system. In addition,installing any stereo loudspeakers mayinterfere with and adversely affect theelectronic stability control system. Installany aftermarket stereo loudspeaker asfar as possible from the front centerconsole, the tunnel, and the front seatsin order to minimize the risk of interferingwith the electronic stability controlsensors. Reducing the effectiveness ofthe electronic stability control systemcould lead to an increased risk of loss ofvehicle control, vehicle rollover, personalinjury and death.
WARNING: Remember that evenadvanced technology cannot defy thelaws of physics. It's always possible tolose control of a vehicle due toinappropriate driver input for theconditions. Aggressive driving on anyroad condition can cause you to losecontrol of your vehicle increasing the riskof personal injury or property damage.Activation of the electronic stabilitycontrol system is an indication that atleast some of the tires have exceededtheir ability to grip the road; this could
reduce the operator's ability to controlthe vehicle potentially resulting in a lossof vehicle control, vehicle rollover,personal injury and death. If yourelectronic stability control systemactivates, SLOW DOWN.
The system turns on each time you switchthe ignition on.
If a fault occurs in either the stabilitycontrol or the traction control system, thefollowing conditions are possible:
•The stability and traction control lightilluminate.
•The stability control and tractioncontrol systems are not maintainingtraction of the wheels.
If a driving condition activates either thestability control or the traction controlsystem, the following conditions arepossible:
•The stability and traction control lightflash.
•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 andyour foot is not on the brake, the brakepedal could move as the systemapplies higher brake force.
The stability control system has severalfeatures built into it to help you maintaincontrol of your vehicle:
Electronic Stability Control
The system assists in preventing skids orlateral slides by applying the brakes to oneor more of the wheels individually and, ifnecessary, decreases engine power.
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Traction Control
The system helps maintain traction of thewheels by detecting and controlling wheelspin. See Using Traction Control (page151).
Vehicle without stability controlskidding off its intended route.A
Vehicle with stability controlmaintaining control on a slipperysurface.
B
PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION -
VEHICLES WITH: AIR BRAKES
WARNING: Vehicle modificationsinvolving braking system, aftermarketroof racks, suspension, steering system,tire construction and wheel and tire sizemay change the handling characteristicsof your vehicle and may adversely affectthe performance of the electronicstability control system. In addition,installing any stereo loudspeakers may
interfere with and adversely affect theelectronic stability control system. Installany aftermarket stereo loudspeaker asfar as possible from the front centerconsole, the tunnel, and the front seatsin order to minimize the risk of interferingwith the electronic stability controlsensors. Reducing the effectiveness ofthe electronic stability control systemcould lead to an increased risk of loss ofvehicle control, vehicle rollover, personalinjury and death.
WARNING: Remember that evenadvanced technology cannot defy thelaws of physics. It's always possible tolose control of a vehicle due toinappropriate driver input for theconditions. Aggressive driving on anyroad condition can cause you to losecontrol of your vehicle increasing the riskof personal injury or property damage.Activation of the electronic stabilitycontrol system is an indication that atleast some of the tires have exceededtheir ability to grip the road; this couldreduce the operator's ability to controlthe vehicle potentially resulting in a lossof vehicle control, vehicle rollover,personal injury and death. If yourelectronic stability control systemactivates, SLOW DOWN.
The system automatically turns on eachtime you switch the ignition on.
If a fault occurs in either the stabilitycontrol or the traction control system, youmay experience the following conditions:
•The stability and traction control lightilluminates steadily.
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