Ford F-650 / 750 (2023 year). Manual in english

E154903

Right-hand side.

Left-hand side.

Warnings

WARNING:

Throughout this guide,

you will find warnings identified by the
warning symbol. Warnings remind you
to be especially careful to reduce the risk
of personal injury.

Diesel Engine Information

The diesel engine fuel system is a
pressurized two-stage filtration system
and consists of:

•

A frame-mounted Fuel and Water
Separator primary filter with an electric
fuel pump and water drain

•

An engine-mounted secondary fuel
filter

•

A fuel injector for each cylinder (8
total)

•

A high-pressure fuel pump

•

A high-pressure fuel rail for each
cylinder bank (2 total)

•

Numerous high-pressure pipes from
the high-pressure pump to the rails,
and rails to the injectors

The fuel and water separator removes
both water and impurities from the fuel.
The engine-mounted filter filters finer
impurities from the diesel fuel. The
engine-mounted fuel filter and the
frame-mounted fuel filter should be
changed at the recommended service
interval or when indicated by the
information display LOW FUEL PRESSURE
message. See

Scheduled Maintenance

(page 319).

The fuel and water separator should be
drained at regular intervals (recommended
at every oil change) or when indicated by
the information display and water in fuel
indicator light. See

Fuel Quality

(page

106).

Proper fuel filter maintenance and prompt
water draining when the water in fuel light
illuminates is essential to prevent injection
equipment damage. Ignoring the water in
fuel light or the information display
message WATER IN FUEL DRAIN FILTER
can cause your vehicle to go into a reduced
power mode.

A frame-mounted electric fuel pump
located inside the fuel and water separator
draws fuel from the fuel tank to provide
pressurized fuel to the engine. The fuel
pump contains a pressure relief valve for
overpressure protection in the event of
restricted flow.

The fuel injection system is controlled
through the powertrain control module.

Engine Protection Mode

Ford diesel engines are equipped with
engine protection and emission control
systems. These systems monitor critical
temperatures and pressures, and modify
engine operation accordingly. These
modified engine performance
characteristics are normal.

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If these modified engine performance
characteristics persist for an extended
period and either the service engine soon
or powertrain malfunction, reduced power,
electronic throttle control light is
illuminated, have the system checked by
an authorized dealer.

Service engine soon

Powertrain malfunction, reduced
power, electronic throttle control

Diesel Lubrication System

It is important to change the engine oil at
the recommended service intervals or
when indicated by the information display
to maintain oil viscosity. Extending the oil
and filter change interval beyond the
recommended interval can negatively
affect engine performance, fuel economy
and engine life. See

Engine Oil Check

(page 224).

Engine and secondary cooling system

The cooling system contains a primary
cooling loop to cool the engine and a
secondary cooling loop to cool the
transmission, charge air, and fuel. The
coolant serves three primary purposes: to
provide heat transfer, freeze point
protection, and corrosion protection using
additives.

Vehicles with diesel engines typically are
used to carry heavy loads and accumulate
mileage rapidly. These two factors may
cause the additives in the coolant to wear
out in a shorter time. You can find more
information about coolant additives and
coolant change intervals in the coolant
chapter. See

General Maintenance

Information

(page 319). Operating the

engine with insufficient coolant or coolant
additive can cause severe engine damage.

Selective catalytic reduction system

Your vehicle is equipped with a selective
catalytic reduction system designed to
reduce emission levels of nitrogen oxides
from the exhaust of your diesel engine. This
system relies on the use of Diesel Exhaust
Fluid (DEF) that you must replenish at
certain intervals. Failure to maintain proper
DEF levels or if the DEF becomes
contaminated will result in vehicle speed
limitations or result in your vehicle entering
an idle-only mode. See

Selective

Catalytic Reductant System

(page 118).

Minor Troubleshooting Guide

If the engine won’t crank

WARNING:

Battery posts,

terminals and related accessories
contain lead and lead compounds. Wash
hands after handling.

Turn on the headlights. If the lights are dim,
do not go on at all or when the ignition is
turned to the start position, the lights
become dim or go out, the battery
connections may be loose or corroded, or
the battery may be discharged. If there is
a clicking or stuttering sound coming from
the engine compartment when you turn
the key to the start position, this may also
indicate a loose or corroded battery
connection.

Check the battery connections at the
battery posts, cable connection to the
engine grounding point and at the starter
connection.

If you suspect a discharged battery, have
it checked and corrected.

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•

The gearshift lever must be in

(Park)

(Neutral) in order for the starter

to operate.

•

Try operating the starter switch several
times. This operation may clean
potentially corroded contacts or make
the switch temporarily operable until
you can reach the dealer.

•

If all electrical connections are tight
and you need assistance to start, See

Jump Starting the Vehicle

(page 190).

If engine cranks but won’t start

Prolonged starter cranking (in excess of 10
seconds) could cause damage to the
starter motor or the high-pressure fuel
pump.

•

Check the fuel gauge. You may be out
of fuel. If the gauge shows that there
is fuel in the tank, the trouble may be
in the electrical system or the fuel
system. If equipped with an auxiliary
tank, be sure that the tank control
switch is set for the tank with fuel and
not on an empty tank.

•

Leaving your ignition key turned to on
for over two minutes without starting
may make starting difficult because
the glow plugs will cease activation.
Reset the system by turning the ignition
key to off and then back to on again.

Note:

If the system is out of fuel and the

engine will not start, do not continue
cranking the engine. Continued cranking can
damage the high-pressure fuel pump.

If the engine runs hot

The following could cause the engine to
overheat:

•

Lack of coolant

•

Dirty cooling system.

•

Plugged radiator fins, A/C condenser
and/or oil cooler

•

Malfunctioning fan drive

•

Driving with frozen coolant

•

Sticking thermostat

•

Overloading or pulling heavy trailers
during hot weather

•

Grill or radiator air blockage

•

Slipping or missing drive belt

•

Plugged or very dirty air filter

If fuses burn out

WARNING:

Replacement fuses and

circuit breakers must always be the
same rating as the original equipment
shown. Never replace a fuse or circuit
breaker with one of a higher rating.
Higher rated fuses or circuit breakers
could allow circuit overloading in the
event of a circuit malfunction, resulting
in severe vehicle damage or personal
injury due to fire.

Burned-out or blown fuses usually indicate
an electrical short-circuit, although a fuse
may occasionally burn out from vibration.
Insert a second fuse. If this fuse
immediately burns out and you cannot
locate the cause, return your vehicle to
your dealer for a circuit check. See

Changing a Fuse

(page 208).

Selective catalytic reduction system
speed limit and Idle-only modes

If the vehicle’s speed is limited or in an
idle-only mode, the selective catalytic
reduction system may be limiting the
vehicle’s functions due to low or
contaminated DEF. Check the DEF. See

Selective Catalytic Reductant System

(page 118).

SYMBOLS GLOSSARY

These are some of the symbols you may
see on your vehicle.

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E162384

Air conditioning system

E231157

Air conditioning system lubricant
type

Anti-lock braking system

Avoid smoking, flames or sparks

Battery

Battery acid

Brake fluid - non petroleum
based

Brake system

E270480

Brake system

E139223

Cabin air filter

Check fuel cap

Child safety door lock or unlock

Child seat lower anchor

E141

E141128

128

Child seat tether anchor

E71340

Cruise control

Do not open when hot

Engine air filter

Engine coolant

Engine coolant temperature

Engine oil

Explosive gas

Fan warning

E71880

Fasten seatbelt

E231160

Flammable

E67017

Front airbag

Front fog lamps

Fuel pump reset

Fuse compartment

Hazard flashers

Heated rear window

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Windshield defrosting system

Interior luggage compartment
release

Jack

E161353

Keep out of reach of children

Lighting control

Low tire pressure warning

Maintain correct fluid level

Note operating instructions

E270945

Horn control

Panic alarm

E139213

Parking aid

Parking brake

Power steering fluid

Power windows front/rear

Power window lockout

E231159

Requires registered technician

E65963

Safety alert

See Owner's Manual

E231158

See Service Manual

Malfunction Indicator Lamp
(MIL)

E270849

Passenger airbag activated

E270850

Passenger airbag deactivated

Side airbag

Shield the eyes

E138639

Stability control

E163957

Hill descent control

E272858

Trail control

E270969

Windshield wiping system

Windshield wash and wipe

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DATA RECORDING

WARNING:

Do not connect

wireless plug-in devices to the data link
connector. Unauthorized third parties
could gain access to vehicle data and
impair the performance of safety related
systems. Only allow repair facilities that
follow our service and repair instructions
to connect their equipment to the data
link connector.

We respect your privacy and are
committed to protecting it. The
information contained in this publication
was correct at the time of going to print,
but as technology rapidly changes, we
recommend that you visit the regional Ford
website for the latest information.

Your vehicle has electronic control units
that have data recording functionality and
the ability to permanently or temporarily
store data. This data could include
information on the condition and status of
your vehicle, vehicle maintenance
requirements, events and malfunctions.
The types of data that can be recorded are
described in this section. Some of the data
recorded is stored in event logs or error
logs.

Note:

Error logs are reset following a service

or repair.

Note:

We may provide information in

response to requests from law enforcement,
other government authorities and third
parties acting with lawful authority or
through a legal process. Such information
could be used by them in legal proceedings.

Data recorded includes, for example:

•

Operating states of system
components, for example, fuel level,
tire pressure and battery charge level.

•

Vehicle and component status, for
example, wheel speed, deceleration,
lateral acceleration and seatbelt
status.

•

Events or errors in essential systems,
for example, headlamps and brakes.

•

System responses to driving situations,
for example, airbag deployment and
stability control.

•

Environmental conditions, for example,
temperature.

Some of this data, when used in
combination with other information, for
example, an accident report, damage to a
vehicle or eyewitness statements, could
be associated with a specific person.

Service Data

Service data recorders in your vehicle are
capable of collecting and storing
diagnostic information about your vehicle.
This potentially includes information about
the performance or status of various
systems and modules in the vehicle, such
as engine, throttle, steering or brake
systems. In order to properly diagnose and
service your vehicle, Ford Motor Company
(Ford of Canada in Canada), and service
and repair facilities may access or share
among them vehicle diagnostic
information received through a direct
connection to your vehicle when
diagnosing or servicing your vehicle.
Additionally, Ford Motor Company (Ford
of Canada, in Canada) may, where
permitted by law, use vehicle diagnostic
information for vehicle improvement or
with other information we may have about
you, for example, your contact information,
to offer you products or services that may
interest you. Data may be provided to our

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service providers such as part suppliers
that may help diagnose malfunctions, and
who are similarly obligated to protect data.
We retain this data only as long as
necessary to perform these functions or to
comply with law. We may provide
information where required in response to
official requests to law enforcement or
other government authorities or third
parties acting with lawful authority or court
order, and such information may be used
in legal proceedings. For U.S. only (if
equipped), if you choose to use connected
apps and services, you consent that certain
diagnostic information may also be
accessed electronically by Ford Motor
Company and Ford authorized service
facilities, and that the diagnostic
information may be used to provide
services to you, personalizing your
experience, troubleshoot, and to improve
products and services and offer you
products and services that may interest
you, where permitted by law. For Canada
only, for more information, please review
the Ford of Canada privacy policy at
www.ford.ca, including our U.S. data
storage and use of service providers in
other jurisdictions who may be subject to
legal requirements in Canada, the United
States and other countries applicable to
them, for example, lawful requirements to
disclose personal information to
governmental authorities in those
countries.

Event Data

This vehicle is equipped with an event data
recorder. The main purpose of an event
data recorder is to record, in certain crash
or near crash-like situations, such as an
airbag deployment or hitting a road
obstacle; this data assist in understanding
how a vehicle’s systems performed. The
event data recorder is designed to record
data related to vehicle dynamics and
safety systems for a short period of time,
typically 30 seconds or less.

The event data recorder in this vehicle is
designed to record such data as:

•

How various systems in your vehicle
were operating;

•

Whether or not the driver and
passenger seatbelts were
buckled/fastened;

•

How far (if at all) the driver was
depressing the accelerator and/or the
brake pedal; and

•

How fast the vehicle was traveling; and

•

Where the driver was positioning the
steering wheel.

This data can help provide a better
understanding of the circumstances in
which crashes and injuries occur.

Note:

Event data recorder data is recorded

by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash
situation occurs; no data is recorded by the
event data recorder under normal driving
conditions and no personal data or
information (e.g., name, gender, age, and
crash location) is recorded. However, other
parties, such as law enforcement, could
combine the event data recorder data with
the type of personally identifying data
routinely acquired during a crash
investigation.

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To read data recorded by an event data
recorder, special equipment is required,
and access to the vehicle or the event data
recorder is needed. In addition to the
vehicle manufacturer, other parties, such
as law enforcement, that have such special
equipment, can read the information if they
have access to the vehicle or the event
data recorder.

Comfort, Convenience and
Entertainment Data

Your vehicle has electronic control units
that have the ability to store data based
on your personalized settings. The data is
stored locally in the vehicle or on devices
that you connect to it, for example, a USB
drive or digital music player. You can delete
some of this data and also choose whether
to share it through the services to which
you 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 address
book entries.

•

Navigation destinations.

Services That We Provide

If you use our services, we collect and use
data, for example, account information,
vehicle location and driving characteristics,
that could identify you. We transmit this
data through a dedicated, protected
connection. We only collect and use data

to enable your use of our services to which
you have subscribed, with your consent or
where permitted by law. For additional
information, see the terms and conditions
of the services to which you have
subscribed.

Services That Third Parties
Provide

We recommend that you review the terms
and conditions and data privacy
information for any services to which you
subscribe. We take no responsibility for
services that third parties provide.

Vehicles With a Connectivity
Device

(If Equipped)

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The connectivity device has a
SIM. The connectivity device was
enabled when your vehicle was

built and periodically sends messages to
stay connected to the cell phone network.
These messages could include information
that identifies your vehicle, the SIM and the
electronic serial number of the connectivity
device. Cell phone network service
providers could have access to additional
information, for example, cell phone
network tower identification.

Note:

The connectivity device continues to

send this information unless you disable the
connectivity device. To find out more about
having the connectivity device disabled,
contact the Ford Customer Relationship
Center. See

Connected Vehicle

(page 308).

If FordPass is connected to your vehicle,
Ford also receives additional information,
for example, location and vehicle data. See
FordPass Terms and Privacy Policy. For
additional information about our privacy
policy, visit

www.FordConnected.com

refer to your local Ford website.

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Note:

To stop the connectivity device from

sharing this information, for example,
location and vehicle data, see your
Connectivity Settings through the FordPass
app. You may also remove the vehicle from
your FordPass account.

Note:

The service can be unavailable or

interrupted for a number of reasons, for
example, environmental or topographical
conditions and data plan coverage.

Note:

To find out if your vehicle has

connectivity technology, visit

www.FordConnected.com

Note:

If you plan to no longer use your

vehicle, for example, by selling or donating
it, remember to remove the vehicle from
your FordPass account. If you recently
purchased the vehicle and want to disable
or establish new connectivity, please
contact the Ford Customer Relationship
Center through the FordPass app or by using
the e-mail address on the local Ford
website.

Vehicles With SYNC

Mobile Device Data

If you connect a mobile device to your
vehicle, you can display data from your
device on the touchscreen for example,
music and album art. You can share your
vehicle data with mobile apps on your
device through the system.

The mobile apps function operates by your
connected device sending data to us in the
United States. The data is encrypted and
includes the vehicle identification number
of your vehicle, the SYNC module serial
number, odometer, enabled apps, usage
statistics and debugging information. We
retain it only as long as necessary to
provide the service, to troubleshoot, for
continuous improvement and to offer you
products and services that may be of
interest to you according to your
preferences and where allowed by law.

If you connect a cell phone to the system,
the system creates a profile that links to
that cell phone. The cell phone profile
enables more mobile features and efficient
operation. The profile contains, for
example, data from your phonebook, read
and unread text messages and call history,
including history of calls when your cell
phone was not connected to the system.

If you connect a media device, the system
creates and retains a media device index
of supported media content. The system
also records a short diagnostic log of
approximately 10 minutes of all recent
system activity.

The cell phone profile, media device index
and diagnostic log remain in your vehicle
unless you delete them and are generally
accessible only in your vehicle when you
connect your cell phone or media device.
If you no longer plan to use the system or
your vehicle, we recommend you use the
master reset function to erase the stored
information.

System data cannot be accessed without
special equipment and access to your
vehicle's module.

For additional information about our
privacy policy, refer to your local Ford
website.

Note:

To find out if your vehicle has

connectivity technology, visit

www.FordConnected.com

Vehicles With an Emergency Call
System

When the emergency call system is active,
it may disclose to emergency services that
your vehicle has been in a crash involving
the deployment of an airbag or activation
of the fuel pump shut-off. Certain versions
or updates to the emergency call system
may also be capable of electronically or
verbally disclosing to emergency services
operators your vehicle location or other

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details about your vehicle or crash to assist
emergency services operators to provide
the most appropriate emergency services.
If you do not want to disclose this
information, do not activate the emergency
call system.

Note:

You cannot deactivate emergency

call systems that are required by law.

PERCHLORATE

Certain components in your vehicle such
as airbag modules, seatbelt pretensioners
and remote control batteries may contain
perchlorate material. Special handling
may apply for service or vehicle end of life
disposal.

For more information visit:

Web Address

www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazard-

ouswaste/perchlorate

FORD CREDIT

US Only

Ford Credit offers a full range of financing
and lease plans to help you acquire your
vehicle. If you have financed or leased your
vehicle through Ford Credit, thank you for
your business.

For assistance call 1-800-727-7000, or for
more information about Ford Credit and
access to the online Account Manager tool,
visit www.ford.com/finance.

REPLACEMENT PARTS
RECOMMENDATION

We have built your vehicle to the highest
standards using quality parts. We
recommend that you demand the use of
genuine Ford and Motorcraft parts
whenever your vehicle requires scheduled
maintenance or repair. You can clearly
identify genuine Ford and Motorcraft parts
by looking for the Ford, FoMoCo or
Motorcraft branding on the parts or their
packaging.

Scheduled Maintenance and
Mechanical Repairs

One of the best ways for you to make sure
that your vehicle provides years of service
is to have it maintained in line with our
recommendations using parts that
conform to the specifications detailed in
this Owner’s Manual.

Genuine Ford and Motorcraft parts meet
or exceed these specifications.

Collision Repairs

We hope that you never experience a
collision, but accidents happen sometimes.

Genuine Ford replacement collision parts
meet our stringent requirements for fit,
finish, structural integrity, corrosion
protection and dent resistance. During
vehicle development we validate that
these parts deliver the intended level of
protection as a whole system. A great way
to know for sure you are getting this level
of protection is to use genuine Ford
replacement collision parts.

Warranty on Replacement Parts

Genuine Ford and Motorcraft replacement
parts are the only replacement parts that
benefit from a Ford Warranty.

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The Ford Warranty may not cover damage
caused to your vehicle as a result of failed
non-Ford parts.

For additional information, refer to the
terms and conditions of the Ford Warranty.

SPECIAL NOTICES

New Vehicle Limited Warranty

Vehicles sold in the United States and
Canada

For a detailed description of what is
covered by your New Vehicle Limited
Warranty, see your warranty guide that is
available online. For more information,
refer to our website and download your
copy of the warranty guide.

Vehicles sold outside the United States
and Canada

For a detailed description of what is
covered by your New Vehicle Limited
Warranty, see the warranty guide that is
provided to you along with your Owner’s
Manual.

Special Instructions

For your added safety, your vehicle comes
with sophisticated electronic controls.

WARNING:

You risk death, fire, or

serious injury to yourself and others if you
do not follow the instruction highlighted
by the warning symbol.

WARNING:

NEVER use a rearward

facing child restraint on a seat protected
by an ACTIVE AIRBAG in front of it,
DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY to the CHILD
can occur.

On Board Diagnostics Data Link
Connector

WARNING:

Do not connect

Your vehicle has an OBD Data Link
Connector that is used in conjunction with
a diagnostic scan tool for vehicle
diagnostics, repairs and reprogramming
services. Installing an aftermarket device
that uses the data link connector during
normal driving for purposes such as remote
insurance company monitoring,
transmission of vehicle data to other
devices or entities, or altering the
performance of the vehicle, may cause
interference with or even damage to
vehicle systems. We do not recommend
or endorse the use of unapproved
aftermarket plug-in devices. The vehicle
warranty does not cover damage caused
by an aftermarket plug-in device.

Notice to Owners of Pickup Trucks
and Utility Type Vehicles

WARNING:

Utility vehicles have a

significantly higher rollover rate than
other types of vehicles.

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WARNING:

Vehicles with a higher

center of gravity (utility and four-wheel
drive vehicles) handle differently than
vehicles with a lower center of gravity
(passenger cars). Avoid sharp turns,
excessive speed and abrupt steering in
these vehicles. Failure to drive cautiously
increases the risk of losing control of your
vehicle, vehicle rollover, personal injury
and death.

Before you drive your vehicle, please read
this Owner’s Guide carefully. Your vehicle
is not a passenger car. As with other
vehicles of this type, failure to operate this
vehicle correctly may result in loss of
vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal
injury or death.

Using Your Vehicle With a
Snowplow

Do not use this vehicle for
snowplowing.

Your vehicle does not have a snowplowing
package.

Using Your Vehicle as an
Ambulance

If your light truck has the Ford Ambulance
Preparation Package, it may be utilized as
an ambulance. We urge ambulance
manufacturers to follow the
recommendations of our Incomplete
Vehicle Manual, Ford Truck Body Builder’s
Layout Book and the Qualified Vehicle
Modifiers (QVM) Guidelines as well as
pertinent supplements. For additional
information, please contact the Truck Body
Builders Advisory Service at
http://www.fleet.ford.com/truckbbas/
and then by selecting Contact Us or by
phone at 1–877–840–4338.

Use of your light truck as an ambulance,
without the Ford Ambulance Preparation
Package voids the Ford New Vehicle
Limited Warranty and may void the
emissions warranties. In addition,
ambulance usage without the preparation
package could cause high underbody
temperatures, over-pressurized fuel and a
risk of spraying fuel, which could lead to
fires.

If your vehicle has the Ford Ambulance
Preparation Package, it is indicated on the
Safety Compliance Certification Label. The
label is on the driver side door pillar or on
the rear edge of the driver door. You can
determine whether the ambulance
manufacturer followed our
recommendations by directly contacting
that manufacturer.

MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS
EQUIPMENT

WARNING:

Driving while

distracted can result in loss of vehicle
control, crash and injury. We strongly
recommend that you use extreme
caution when using any device that may
take your focus off the road. Your
primary responsibility is the safe
operation of your vehicle. We
recommend against the use of any
hand-held device while driving and
encourage the use of voice-operated
systems when possible. Make sure you
are aware of all applicable local laws
that may affect the use of electronic
devices while driving.

Using mobile communications equipment
is becoming increasingly important in the
conduct of business and personal affairs.
However, you must not compromise your
own or others’ safety when using such
equipment. Mobile communications can

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enhance personal safety and security when
appropriately used, particularly in
emergency situations. Safety must be
paramount when using mobile
communications equipment to avoid
negating these benefits. Mobile
communication equipment includes, but
is not limited to, cellular phones, pagers,
portable email devices, text messaging
devices and portable two-way radios.

EXPORT UNIQUE OPTIONS

For your particular global region, your
vehicle may be equipped with features and
options that are different from the features
and options that are described in this
Owner’s Manual. A market unique
supplement may be supplied that
complements this book. By referring to the
market unique supplement, if provided,
you can properly identify those features,
recommendations and specifications that
are unique to your vehicle. This Owner’s
Manual is written primarily for the U.S. and
Canadian Markets. Features or equipment
listed as standard may be different on units
built for export.

Refer to this Owner’s

Manual for all other required
information and warnings.

FEDERAL HIGHWAY
ADMINISTRATION
REGULATION

Regulations such as those issued by the
Federal Highway Administration or issued
pursuant to the Occupational Safety and
Health Act (OSHA), and state and local
laws and regulations may require
additional equipment for the way you
intend to use your vehicle. It is the
responsibility of the registered owner to
determine the applicability of such laws

and regulations to your intended use for
the vehicle, and to arrange for the
installation of required equipment. The
dealer has information about the
availability of equipment which can be
ordered for your vehicle.

ENTERING, EXITING OR
CLIMBING ON THIS VEHICLE

WARNING:

Do not carry items

while entering, exiting or climbing. Make
sure you keep a firm grip. Always face
the vehicle step and handle system while
climbing up and down. Do not climb
behind the cab unless you have three
point contact with a step and handle
system at all times.

You must be careful and deliberate to
minimize the possibility of personal injury
from a slip and fall when entering, exiting
or climbing on your vehicle. Always use
the steps and assist handles before
climbing. Do not skip any steps or assist
handles. Use three point contact at all
times with at least two feet and one hand
or two hands and one foot firmly placed
during all phases of entering, exiting or
climbing. Always keep your shoe soles and
hands clean. Keep the steps and assist
handles free of snow, ice, oil, grease,
substances or debris. Be sure to take extra
care in bad weather. Avoid wearing thick
gloves. Always perform trailer hook-up
while standing on the ground.

Introduction

PROTECTING THE
ENVIRONMENT

Sustainability is a priority at Ford. We are
constantly looking for ways to reduce our
impact on the planet while providing
customers with great products and
delivering a strong business. You should
play your part in protecting the
environment. Correct vehicle usage and
the authorized disposal of waste, cleaning
and lubrication materials are significant
steps toward this aim.

For additional information about our
sustainability progress and initiatives, visit

www.sustainability.ford.com

NOISE POLLUTION CONTROL

In order to keep to the federal exterior
noise regulations, your vehicle may be
equipped with noise emission items.
Depending on your vehicle configuration,
it may have all or some of the following
items:

Air Intake System

Inspect the air cleaner. Do not alter its
location. Do not alter inlet and outlet
piping.

Body

Inspect wheel well splash shields, cab
shields and under hood insulation for
deterioration, dislocation and orientation.

Cooling System

•

Inspect the fan for blade damage. If
you find any damage, replace with the
recommended parts. Inspect for
fan-to-shroud interference and any
damage to shroud, such as cracks and
holes.

•

Do not change fan ratio or alter fan
spacer dimensions and positions.

•

Inspect fan clutch for proper operation.
Make sure the fan is disengaged when
cooling of the engine is not required.

•

Inspect radiator shutters (if equipped)
for proper operation. The shutters
should be open during normal
operating temperatures.

Engine

Valve covers and block covers damp-out
engine mechanical noise. If they need
replacing, make sure to replace them with
the recommended parts. Check for
mechanical isolations.

Transmission Enclosure

Inspect for cracks, holes and tears. Clean
any deposits, such as oil, dirt and stones.

Exhaust System

•

Inspect for leaks at various joint
connections and loose clamps.

•

Perform a visual inspection for cracks
or holes in the muffler and tail pipe.

•

Always use the recommended
replacement parts.

Environment

INSTRUMENT PANEL

E307565

Direction indicators. See

Direction Indicators

(page 57). Wiper lever. See

Windshield Wipers

(page 53).

Information display control. See

Information Display Control

(page 52).

Instrument cluster. See

General Information

(page 70).

Gearshift lever. See

Automatic Transmission

(page 128).

Hazard flasher switch. See

Hazard Flashers

(page 189).

Audio unit. See

Audio System

(page 309).

Climate controls. See

Climate Control

(page 85).

Auxiliary switches. See

Auxiliary Switches

(page 315).

Ignition. See

Ignition Switch

(page 100).

Horn. See

Horn

(page 52).

Steering wheel adjustment. See

Adjusting the Steering Wheel

(page 51).

Cruise control. See

Cruise Control

(page 161).

Lighting control. See

Lighting Control

(page 54).

At a Glance

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