2024 FORD F650/750 windshield wipers

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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INSTRUMENT PANEL
Direction indicators. See Direction Indicators (page 58). Wiper lever. SeeWindshield Wipers (page 54).A
Information display control. See Information Display Control (page 53).B
Instrument cluster. See General Information (page 71).C
Gearshift lever. See Automatic Transmission (page 130).D
Hazard flasher switch. See Hazard Flashers (page 190).E
Audio unit. See Audio System (page 315).F
Climate controls. See Climate Control (page 86).G
Auxiliary switches. See Auxiliary Switches (page 321).H
Ignition. See Ignition Switch (page 101).I
Horn. See Horn (page 53).J
Steering wheel adjustment. See Adjusting the Steering Wheel (page 52).K
Cruise control. See Cruise Control (page 158).L
Lighting control. See Lighting Control (page 55).M
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WINDSHIELD WIPERS
Note:Fully defrost the windshield beforeyou switch the windshield wipers on.
Note:Make sure you switch the windshieldwipers off before entering a car wash.
Note: If streaks or smears appear on thewindshield, clean the windshield and thewiper blades. If that does not resolve theissue, install new wiper blades.
Note: Do not operate the wipers on a drywindshield. This may scratch the glass,damage the wiper blades or cause the wipermotor to burn out. Always use thewindshield washers before wiping a drywindshield.
•Rotate away from you for a long wipeinterval.
•Rotate toward you for a short wipeinterval.
Speed Dependent Wipers
When your vehicle speed increases, theinterval between wipes decreases.
WINDSHIELD WASHERS
•A brief press causes a single wipewithout washer fluid.
•A brief press and hold causes thewipers to swipe three times withwasher fluid.
•A long press and hold turns on thewipers and washer fluid for up to 10seconds.
A wipe occurs a few seconds after washingto clear any remaining washer fluid. Youcan switch this feature on or off in theinformation display. See InformationDisplays (page 71).
Note: Do not operate the washers whenthe washer reservoir is empty. This couldcause the washer pump to overheat.
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Flashing the Headlamp High Beam
Slightly pull the lever toward you andrelease it to flash the headlamps.
AUTOLAMPS
WARNING: The system does notrelieve you of your responsibility to drivewith due care and attention. You mayneed to override the system if it does notturn the headlamps on in low visibilityconditions, for example daytime fog.
Autolamps turn the headlamps on in lowlight situations or when the wipers operate.
Switch the lighting control to theautolamps position.
The headlamps remain on for a period oftime after you switch the ignition off. Usethe information display controls to adjustthe period of time that the headlampsremain on.
Note: If you switch the autolamps on, youcannot switch the high beams on until thesystem turns the low beams on.
Windshield Wiper ActivatedHeadlamps
When you switch the autolamps on, theheadlamps turn on within 10 seconds ofswitching the wipers on. They turn offapproximately 60 seconds after you switchthe windshield wipers off.
The headlamps do not turn on with thewipers:
•During a single wipe.
•When using the windshield washers.
•If the wipers are in intermittent mode.
Note:If you switch the autolamps and theautowipers on, the headlamps turn on whenthe windshield wipers continuously operate.
INSTRUMENT LIGHTING
DIMMER
The instrument lighting dimmer buttonsare on the lighting control.
Repeatedly press one of thebuttons to adjust the brightness.
HEADLAMP EXIT DELAY
After you switch the ignition off, you canswitch the headlamps on by pulling thedirection indicator lever toward you. Youwill hear a short tone. The headlamps willswitch off automatically after threeminutes with any door open or 30 secondsafter the last door has been closed. Youcan cancel this feature by pulling thedirection indicator lever toward you againor switching the ignition on.
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•Never wash or rinse the engine while itis hot or running; water in the runningengine may cause internal damage.
•Never wash or rinse any ignition coil,spark plug wire or spark plug well, orthe area in and around these locations.
•Cover the battery, power distributionbox, and air filter assembly to preventwater damage when cleaning theengine.
CLEANING THE WINDOWS AND
WIPER BLADES
Car wash chemicals and environmentalfallout can result in windshield and wiperblade contamination. Dirty windshield andwipers will result in poor windshield wiperoperation. Keep the windshield and wiperblades clean to maintain windshield wiperperformance.
To clean the windshield and wiper blades:
•Clean the windshield with anon-abrasive glass cleaner. Whencleaning the interior of the windshield,avoid getting any glass cleaner on theinstrument panel or door panels. Wipeany glass cleaner off these surfacesimmediately.
•For windshields contaminated withtree sap, chemicals, wax or bugs, cleanthe entire windshield using steel wool(no greater than 0000 grade) in acircular motion and rinse with water.
•Clean the wiper blades with isopropylrubbing alcohol or windshield washerconcentrate.
Note: Do not use razor blades or othersharp objects to clean or remove decalsfrom the inside of the heated rear window.The vehicle warranty does not coverdamage caused to the heated rear windowgrid lines.
CLEANING THE INTERIOR
WARNING: Do not use cleaningsolvents, bleach or dye on the vehicle'sseatbelts, as these actions may weakenthe belt webbing.
WARNING: On vehicles equippedwith seat-mounted airbags, do not usechemical solvents or strong detergents.Such products could contaminate theside airbag system and affectperformance of the side airbag in a crash.
For fabric, carpets, cloth seats and seatsequipped with side airbags:
•Remove dust and loose dirt with avacuum cleaner.
•Remove light stains and soil withMotorcraft Professional StrengthCarpet & Upholstery Cleaner.
•If grease or tar is present on thematerial, spot-clean the area first withMotorcraft Spot and Stain Remover. InCanada, use Motorcraft Multi-PurposeCleaner.
•If a ring forms on the fabric after spotcleaning, clean the entire areaimmediately (but do not oversaturate)or the ring will set.
•Do not use household cleaningproducts or glass cleaners, which canstain and discolor the fabric and affectthe flame retardant abilities of the seatmaterials.
Mirrors
Do not clean the housing or glass of anymirror with harsh abrasives, fuel or otherpetroleum or ammonia-based cleaningproducts.
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Cooling system
•Protect against freezing temperatures.
•When removing your vehicle fromstorage, check coolant fluid level.Confirm that there are no coolingsystem leaks and that fluid is at therecommended level.
Disconnecting Your 12 Volt Battery
•Check and recharge as necessary. Keepconnections clean.
•If storing your vehicle for more than 30days without recharging the battery,we recommend that you disconnectthe battery cables to maintain batterycharge for quick starting.
Note:It is necessary to reset memoryfeatures if you disconnect the batterycables.
Brakes
•Make sure the brakes and parking brakerelease fully.
Tires
•Maintain recommended air pressure.
Miscellaneous
•Make sure all linkages, cables, leversand pins under your vehicle are coveredwith grease to prevent rust.
•Move vehicles at least 25 ft (7.5 m)every 15 days to lubricate working partsand prevent corrosion.
Removing Vehicle From Storage
When your vehicle is ready to come out ofstorage, do the following:
•Wash your vehicle to remove any dirtor grease film build-up on windowsurfaces.
•Check windshield wipers for anydeterioration.
•Check under the hood for any foreignmaterial that may have collectedduring storage such as mice or squirrelnests.
•Check the exhaust for any foreignmaterial that may have collectedduring storage.
•Check tire pressures and set tireinflation per the Tire Label.
•Check brake pedal operation. Driveyour vehicle 15 ft (4.5 m) back andforth to remove rust build-up.
•Check fluid levels (including coolant,oil and gas) to make sure there are noleaks, and fluids are at recommendedlevels.
•If you remove the battery, clean thebattery cable ends and check fordamage.
Contact an authorized dealer if you haveany concerns or issues.
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Technical SpecificationsSee: Capacities and Specifications.............291The Better Business Bureau (BBB) AutoLine Program (U.S. Only).......................198Tire Care..........................................................269TiresSee: Wheels and Tires.....................................269Towing a Trailer..............................................181Towing Points................................................193Towing...............................................................181Traction Control.............................................151Principle of Operation........................................151Trailer Brakes..................................................147Transmission..................................................130Transporting the Vehicle............................192
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Under Hood Overview - 6.7LDiesel.............................................................225Under Hood Overview - 7.3L....................226USB Ports.........................................................98USB Port.........................................................320Using Adaptive Cruise Control................159Using Snow Chains.....................................287Using Stability Control................................155Using Traction Control - Vehicles With:Air Brakes.......................................................151Using Traction Control - Vehicles With:Hydraulic Brakes.........................................151Using Voice Recognition...........................320
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Vehicle Care...................................................262General Information.........................................262Vehicle Identification Number.................313Locating the Vehicle IdentificationNumber..............................................................313Vehicle Identification NumberOverview...........................................................313Vehicle Identification...................................313Vehicle Identification Number.......................313Vehicle Inspection Guide...........................213Vehicle Inspection Information...............213Vehicle Storage.............................................267
VentilationSee: Climate Control..........................................86
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Warning Lamps and Indicators.................67Warranty Information................................349Washer Fluid Check....................................249Washer Fluid Specification.....................306WashersSee: Cleaning the Exterior..............................263See: Wipers and Washers.................................54Waxing.............................................................264What Is Cruise Control...............................158What Is the Pneumatic LockingDifferential....................................................137Wheel NutsSee: Changing a Road Wheel........................287Wheels and Tires.........................................269Technical Specifications.................................289Windows and Mirrors...................................60Windshield Washers.....................................54Windshield Wipers........................................54Wiper BladesSee: Checking the Wiper Blades..................249Wipers and Washers.....................................54
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