2024 FORD F650/750 steering

Introduction
About This Manual..........................................7
Data Recording.................................................11
Perchlorate.......................................................15
Ford Credit........................................................15
Replacement Parts Recommendation............................................................................15
Special Notices...............................................16
Mobile Communications Equipment............................................................................17
Export Unique Options................................18
Federal Highway AdministrationRegulation....................................................18
Entering, Exiting or Climbing on ThisVehicle............................................................18
Symbols Glossary
Symbols Used on Your Vehicle.................19
Environment
Protecting the Environment......................22
Noise Pollution Control...............................22
At a Glance
Instrument Panel...........................................24
Child Safety
General Information.....................................25
Installing Child Restraints...........................27
Booster Seats.................................................33
Child Restraint Positioning........................35
Child Safety Locks........................................36
Seatbelts
Principle of Operation.................................38
Fastening the Seatbelts.............................39
Seatbelt Height Adjustment.....................42
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and IndicatorChime............................................................43
Seatbelt Reminder.......................................43
Child Restraint and SeatbeltMaintenance...............................................45
Seatbelt Extensions.....................................45
Keys and Remote Controls
General Information on RadioFrequencies................................................46
Remote Control..............................................47
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control..........................................................................48
Doors and Locks
Locking and Unlocking...............................49
Security
Passive Anti-Theft System.........................51
Steering Wheel
Adjusting the Steering Wheel...................52
Cruise Control - Vehicles With: AdaptiveCruise Control.............................................52
Cruise Control - Vehicles With: CruiseControl...........................................................52
Information Display Control......................53
Horn....................................................................53
Wipers and Washers
Windshield Wipers........................................54
Windshield Washers....................................54
Lighting
General Information.....................................55
Lighting Control.............................................55
Autolamps.......................................................56
Instrument Lighting Dimmer....................56
Headlamp Exit Delay...................................56
Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With:Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)..........57
Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With:Configurable Daytime Running Lamps...........................................................................57
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2-Speed Rear Axle......................................136
Pneumatic Locking Differ-ential
What Is the Pneumatic LockingDifferential..................................................137
How Does the Pneumatic LockingDifferential Work......................................137
Pneumatic Locking DifferentialPrecautions................................................137
Switching the Pneumatic LockingDifferential On and Off..........................137
Pneumatic Locking DifferentialIndicators....................................................138
Brakes
General Information...................................139
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes........................................................................140
Parking Brake................................................140
Hill Start Assist - Vehicles With:Hydraulic Brakes......................................143
Air Brakes........................................................144
Exhaust Brake...............................................145
Trailer Brakes.................................................147
Traction Control
Principle of Operation.................................151
Using Traction Control - Vehicles With:Air Brakes.....................................................151
Using Traction Control - Vehicles With:Hydraulic Brakes.......................................151
Stability Control
Principle of Operation - Vehicles With:Hydraulic Brakes......................................153
Principle of Operation - Vehicles With:Air Brakes....................................................154
Using Stability Control...............................155
Parking Aids
Rear View Camera.......................................157
Cruise Control
What Is Cruise Control...............................158
Switching Cruise Control On and Off.........................................................................158
Setting the Cruise Control Speed.........158
Canceling the Set Speed..........................159
Resuming the Set Speed..........................159
Cruise Control Indicators..........................159
Using Adaptive Cruise Control...............159
Driving Aids
Driver Alert.....................................................166
Lane Keeping System................................167
Steering...........................................................170
Pre-Collision Assist - Vehicles With: AirBrakes..........................................................170
Pre-Collision Assist - Vehicles With:Hydraulic Brakes.......................................173
Load Carrying
Load Limit.......................................................178
Air Suspension..............................................179
Towing
Towing a Trailer.............................................181
Recommended Towing Weights...........182
Essential Towing Checks..........................183
Fifth Wheel Operation...............................184
Driving Hints
General Driving Points...............................186
Economical Driving.....................................187
Cold Weather Precautions - 6.7L Diesel.........................................................................187
Cold Weather Precautions - 7.3L...........188
Breaking-In....................................................188
Driving Through Water..............................189
Roadside Emergencies
Hazard Flashers...........................................190
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Jump Starting the Vehicle........................190
Transporting the Vehicle...........................192
Towing Points...............................................193
Crash and BreakdownInformation
Roadside Assistance..................................194
Automatic Crash Shutoff.........................195
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need..............196
In California (U.S. Only).............................197
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) AutoLine Program (U.S. Only).....................198
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. andCanada.......................................................199
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature.......................................................................200
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only).......................................................................200
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only).........................................................................201
Fuses
Fuse Specification Chart.........................202
Changing a Fuse............................................211
Vehicle Inspection Guide
Vehicle Inspection Information..............213
Maintenance
General Information...................................222
Opening and Closing the Hood.............223
Under Hood Overview - 6.7L Diesel......225
Under Hood Overview - 7.3L...................226
Engine Oil Dipstick - 6.7L Diesel............227
Engine Oil Dipstick - 7.3L..........................227
Engine Oil Check..........................................227
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter........................................................................228
Oil Change Indicator Reset.....................229
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 6.7LDiesel..........................................................230
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 7.3L.....232
Draining the Fuel Filter Water Trap - 6.7LDiesel...........................................................234
Engine Coolant Check - 6.7L Diesel......235
Engine Coolant Check - 7.3L...................238
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check........................................................................243
Brake Fluid Check.......................................245
Power Steering Fluid Check...................246
Changing the 12V Battery........................246
Adjusting the Headlamps.......................248
Washer Fluid Check...................................249
Fuel Filter - 7.3L...........................................249
Checking the Wiper Blades....................249
Changing the Wiper Blades....................250
Removing a Headlamp............................250
Changing a Bulb.........................................250
Changing the Engine-Mounted andDiesel Fuel Conditioner Module FuelFilters - 6.7L Diesel..................................251
Electrical System Inspection..................254
Air Induction System Inspection...........255
Exhaust System Inspection....................255
Brake System Inspection.........................256
Axle Inspection............................................259
Steering System Inspection...................259
Suspension System Inspection............260
Frame and Tow Hook Inspection.........260
Rear Axle Fluid Check...............................260
Spring U-Bolt Check...................................261
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
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Cleaning the Interior..................................265
Cleaning the Instrument Panel andInstrument Cluster Lens......................266
Repairing Minor Paint Damage.............266
Cleaning the Wheels.................................266
Vehicle Storage............................................267
Wheels and Tires
Tire Care.........................................................269
Using Snow Chains....................................287
Changing a Road Wheel..........................287
Technical Specifications.........................289
Capacities and Specifications
Engine Specifications - 6.7L Diesel.......291
Engine Specifications - 7.3L....................292
Motorcraft Parts - 6.7L Diesel................293
Motorcraft Parts - 7.3L..............................295
Bulb Specification Chart.........................296
Engine Oil Capacity and Specification -6.7L Diesel.................................................296
Engine Oil Capacity and Specification -7.3L...............................................................299
Cooling System Capacity andSpecification - 6.7L Diesel...................301
Cooling System Capacity andSpecification - 7.3L................................302
Fuel Tank Capacity - Diesel....................303
Fuel Tank Capacity - Gasoline..............304
Air Conditioning System Capacity andSpecification - 6.7L Diesel..................305
Air Conditioning System Capacity andSpecification - 7.3L................................306
Washer Fluid Specification....................306
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Capacity andSpecification............................................307
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacityand Specification - Diesel...................307
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacityand Specification - Gasoline.............308
Brake Fluid Specification........................309
Rear Axle Fluid Capacity andSpecification - Diesel...........................309
Rear Axle Fluid Capacity andSpecification - Gasoline.........................311
Hydraulic Power Steering Fluid Capacityand Specification.....................................312
Vehicle Identification
Vehicle Identification Number................313
Connected Vehicle
Connected Vehicle Requirements.........314
Connected Vehicle Limitations..............314
Connecting the Vehicle to a MobileNetwork.......................................................314
Connected Vehicle – Troubleshooting.........................................................................314
Audio System
General Information...................................315
Audio Unit.......................................................315
Connecting a Bluetooth® Device..........318
Streaming Bluetooth Audio.....................318
Playing Media From a USB Device........318
Audio Input Jack...........................................319
USB Port........................................................320
Using Voice Recognition..........................320
Accessories
Auxiliary Switches.......................................321
Ford Protect
Ford Protect..................................................323
Scheduled Maintenance
General Maintenance Information.......325
Normal Scheduled Maintenance.........330
Special Operating Conditions ScheduledMaintenance............................................335
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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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service providers such as part suppliersthat may help diagnose malfunctions, andwho are similarly obligated to protect data.We retain this data only as long asnecessary to perform these functions or tocomply with law. We may provideinformation where required in response toofficial requests to law enforcement orother government authorities or thirdparties acting with lawful authority or courtorder, and such information may be usedin legal proceedings. For U.S. only (ifequipped), if you choose to use connectedapps and services, you consent that certaindiagnostic information may also beaccessed electronically by Ford MotorCompany and Ford authorized servicefacilities, and that the diagnosticinformation may be used to provideservices to you, personalizing yourexperience, troubleshoot, and to improveproducts and services and offer youproducts and services that may interestyou, where permitted by law. For Canadaonly, for more information, please reviewthe Ford of Canada privacy policy atwww.ford.ca, including our U.S. datastorage and use of service providers inother jurisdictions who may be subject tolegal requirements in Canada, the UnitedStates and other countries applicable tothem, for example, lawful requirements todisclose personal information togovernmental authorities in thosecountries.
Event Data
This vehicle is equipped with an event datarecorder. The main purpose of an eventdata recorder is to record, in certain crashor near crash-like situations, such as anairbag deployment or hitting a roadobstacle; this data assist in understandinghow a vehicle’s systems performed. Theevent data recorder is designed to recorddata related to vehicle dynamics andsafety systems for a short period of time,typically 30 seconds or less.
The event data recorder in this vehicle isdesigned to record such data as:
•How various systems in your vehiclewere operating;
•Whether or not the driver andpassenger seatbelts werebuckled/fastened;
•How far (if at all) the driver wasdepressing the accelerator and/or thebrake pedal; and
•How fast the vehicle was traveling; and
•Where the driver was positioning thesteering wheel.
This data can help provide a betterunderstanding of the circumstances inwhich crashes and injuries occur.
Note:Event data recorder data is recordedby your vehicle only if a non-trivial crashsituation occurs; no data is recorded by theevent data recorder under normal drivingconditions and no personal data orinformation (e.g., name, gender, age, andcrash location) is recorded. However, otherparties, such as law enforcement, couldcombine the event data recorder data withthe type of personally identifying dataroutinely acquired during a crashinvestigation.
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To read data recorded by an event datarecorder, special equipment is required,and access to the vehicle or the event datarecorder is needed. In addition to thevehicle manufacturer, other parties, suchas law enforcement, that have such specialequipment, can read the information if theyhave access to the vehicle or the eventdata recorder.
Comfort, Convenience andEntertainment Data
Your vehicle has electronic control unitsthat have the ability to store data basedon your personalized settings. The data isstored locally in the vehicle or on devicesthat you connect to it, for example, a USBdrive or digital music player. You can deletesome of this data and also choose whetherto share it through the services to whichyou 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 addressbook entries.
•Navigation destinations.
Services That We Provide
If you use our services, we collect and usedata, for example, account information,vehicle location and driving characteristics,that could identify you. We transmit thisdata through a dedicated, protectedconnection. We only collect and use data
to enable your use of our services to whichyou have subscribed, with your consent orwhere permitted by law. For additionalinformation, see the terms and conditionsof the services to which you havesubscribed.
Services That Third PartiesProvide
We recommend that you review the termsand conditions and data privacyinformation for any services to which yousubscribe. We take no responsibility forservices that third parties provide.
Vehicles With a ConnectivityDevice (If Equipped)
The connectivity device has aSIM. The connectivity device wasenabled when your vehicle wasbuilt and periodically sends messages tostay connected to the cell phone network.These messages could include informationthat identifies your vehicle, the SIM and theelectronic serial number of the connectivitydevice. Cell phone network serviceproviders could have access to additionalinformation, for example, cell phonenetwork tower identification.
Note:The connectivity device continues tosend this information unless you disable theconnectivity device. To find out more abouthaving the connectivity device disabled,contact the Ford Customer RelationshipCenter. See Connected Vehicle (page 314).
If FordPass is connected to your vehicle,Ford also receives additional information,for example, location and vehicle data. SeeFordPass Terms and Privacy Policy. Foradditional information about our privacypolicy, visit www.FordConnected.com orrefer to your local Ford website.
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WARNING: Vehicles with a highercenter of gravity (utility and four-wheeldrive vehicles) handle differently thanvehicles with a lower center of gravity(passenger cars). Avoid sharp turns,excessive speed and abrupt steering inthese vehicles. Failure to drive cautiouslyincreases the risk of losing control of yourvehicle, vehicle rollover, personal injuryand death.
Before you drive your vehicle, please readthis Owner’s Guide carefully. Your vehicleis not a passenger car. As with othervehicles of this type, failure to operate thisvehicle correctly may result in loss ofvehicle control, vehicle rollover, personalinjury or death.
Using Your Vehicle With aSnowplow
Do not use this vehicle forsnowplowing.
Your vehicle does not have a snowplowingpackage.
Using Your Vehicle as anAmbulance
If your light truck has the Ford AmbulancePreparation Package, it may be utilized asan ambulance. We urge ambulancemanufacturers to follow therecommendations of our IncompleteVehicle Manual, Ford Truck Body Builder’sLayout Book and the Qualified VehicleModifiers (QVM) Guidelines as well aspertinent supplements. For additionalinformation, please contact the Truck BodyBuilders Advisory Service athttp://www.fleet.ford.com/truckbbas/and then by selecting Contact Us or byphone at 1–877–840–4338.
Use of your light truck as an ambulance,without the Ford Ambulance PreparationPackage voids the Ford New VehicleLimited Warranty and may void theemissions warranties. In addition,ambulance usage without the preparationpackage could cause high underbodytemperatures, over-pressurized fuel and arisk of spraying fuel, which could lead tofires.
If your vehicle has the Ford AmbulancePreparation Package, it is indicated on theSafety Compliance Certification Label. Thelabel is on the driver side door pillar or onthe rear edge of the driver door. You candetermine whether the ambulancemanufacturer followed ourrecommendations by directly contactingthat manufacturer.
MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS
EQUIPMENT
WARNING: Driving whiledistracted can result in loss of vehiclecontrol, crash and injury. We stronglyrecommend that you use extremecaution when using any device that maytake your focus off the road. Yourprimary responsibility is the safeoperation of your vehicle. Werecommend against the use of anyhand-held device while driving andencourage the use of voice-operatedsystems when possible. Make sure youare aware of all applicable local lawsthat may affect the use of electronicdevices while driving.
Using mobile communications equipmentis becoming increasingly important in theconduct of business and personal affairs.However, you must not compromise yourown or others’ safety when using suchequipment. Mobile communications can
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