Ford 2018 F-550 Owner's manual

2018 SUPER DUTY Owner’s Manual

January 2018

Second Printing

Owner’s Manual

Super Duty

Litho in U.S.A.

JC3J 19A321 AA

ford.ca

owner.ford.com

The information contained in this publication was correct at the time of going to print. In the interest of

continuous development, we reserve the right to change specifications, design or equipment at any time

without notice or obligation. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, stored in a

retrieval system or translated into any language in any form by any means without our written permission.

Errors and omissions excepted.

Part Number: 201709 20171220012136

Introduction
About This Manual ..........................................7
Symbols Glossary ............................................8
Data Recording ...............................................10
California Proposition 65 .............................12
Perchlorate ........................................................12
Ford Credit ........................................................12
Replacement Parts Recommendation
............................................................................12
Special Notices ...............................................13
Mobile Communications Equipment
...........................................................................14
Export Unique Options ................................15
Environment
Protecting the Environment .......................16
At a Glance
Instrument Panel Overview ........................17
Child Safety
General Information ......................................19
Installing Child Restraints ..........................20
Booster Seats .................................................32
Child Restraint Positioning ........................34
Child Safety Locks ........................................35
Seatbelts
Principle of Operation ..................................37
Fastening the Seatbelts .............................38
Seatbelt Height Adjustment .....................42
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator
Chime ............................................................42
Seatbelt Reminder .......................................43
Child Restraint and Seatbelt
Maintenance ...............................................44
Seatbelt Extension .......................................45
Supplementary Restraints
System
Principle of Operation .................................46
Driver and Passenger Airbags ...................47
Side Airbags ....................................................52
Safety Canopy™ ............................................53
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator .......54
Airbag Disposal ..............................................55
Keys and Remote Controls
General Information on Radio
Frequencies .................................................56
Remote Control .............................................56
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control
..........................................................................62
MyKey™
Principle of Operation .................................63
Creating a MyKey ..........................................64
Clearing All MyKeys ......................................65
Checking MyKey System Status ..............65
Using MyKey With Remote Start
Systems ........................................................65
MyKey Troubleshooting ..............................65
Doors and Locks
Locking and Unlocking ................................67
Keyless Entry ...................................................70
Tailgate
Tailgate Lock ....................................................72
Removing the Tailgate .................................72
Tailgate Step ...................................................73
Bed Extender ...................................................74
Security
Passive Anti-Theft System ........................76
Anti-Theft Alarm ...........................................78
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Power Running Boards
Using Power Running Boards ..................80
Steering Wheel
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles
With: Manual Adjustable Steering
Column .........................................................82
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles
With: Power Adjustable Steering
Column .........................................................82
Audio Control ..................................................83
Voice Control ..................................................84
Cruise Control ................................................84
Information Display Control ......................85
Heated Steering Wheel ..............................85
Pedals
Adjusting the Pedals ...................................86
Wipers and Washers
Windshield Wipers ........................................87
Autowipers .......................................................87
Windshield Washers ....................................88
Lighting
General Information ....................................89
Lighting Control .............................................89
Autolamps .......................................................90
Instrument Lighting Dimmer ....................90
Daytime Running Lamps .............................91
Automatic High Beam Control .................92
Front Fog Lamps ...........................................93
Direction Indicators ......................................93
Spot Lamps .....................................................93
Interior Lamps ................................................94
Ambient Lighting ...........................................97
Cargo Lamps ...................................................97
Windows and Mirrors
Power Windows ............................................98
Global Opening .............................................99
Exterior Mirrors ...............................................99
Interior Mirror ..................................................101
Sliding Windows ..........................................102
Sun Visors .......................................................102
Moonroof ........................................................103
Instrument Cluster
Gauges ............................................................105
Warning Lamps and Indicators ..............108
Audible Warnings and Indicators ............112
Information Displays
General Information ....................................113
Information Messages ...............................129
Climate Control
Manual Climate Control ...........................146
Automatic Climate Control ......................147
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate
.........................................................................149
Heated Rear Window .................................152
Heated Exterior Mirrors ..............................152
Cabin Air Filter ...............................................152
Remote Start .................................................152
Seats
Sitting in the Correct Position .................154
Head Restraints ...........................................154
Manual Seats ................................................156
Power Seats ...................................................157
Memory Function ........................................159
Rear Seats .......................................................161
Heated Seats .................................................162
Climate Controlled Seats .........................163
Front Seat Armrest .....................................164
Rear Seat Armrest .......................................165
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Universal Garage Door Opener
Universal Garage Door Opener ..............166
Auxiliary Power Points
Auxiliary Power Points ...............................170
Storage Compartments
Center Console ..............................................172
Overhead Console .......................................172
Under Seat Storage .....................................172
Starting and Stopping the
Engine
General Information ....................................175
Ignition Switch ..............................................175
Keyless Starting ............................................176
Starting a Gasoline Engine - 6.2L/6.8L
.........................................................................176
Starting a Diesel Engine - 6.7L Diesel
.........................................................................178
Switching Off the Engine - 6.7L Diesel
.........................................................................183
Engine Idle Shutdown ................................183
Engine Block Heater ...................................183
Fuel and Refueling
Safety Precautions .....................................185
Fuel Quality - E85 .......................................186
Fuel Quality - Diesel ...................................187
Fuel Quality - Gasoline .............................189
Running Out of Fuel ...................................190
Refueling - Gasoline ...................................190
Refueling - Diesel .........................................191
Fuel Consumption .......................................193
Engine Emission Control
Emission Law ................................................195
Catalytic Converter .....................................196
Selective Catalytic Reductant System -
Diesel ...........................................................198
Diesel Particulate Filter ............................202
Transmission
Automatic Transmission .........................208
Power Take-Off ............................................213
Four-Wheel Drive
Using Four-Wheel Drive ............................214
Rear Axle
Limited Slip Differential ............................223
Electronic Locking Differential ...............223
Brakes
General Information ..................................225
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes
.........................................................................227
Parking Brake ................................................227
Hill Start Assist .............................................227
Traction Control
Principle of Operation ...............................229
Using Traction Control ..............................229
Stability Control
Principle of Operation ...............................230
Using Stability Control ...............................231
Terrain Control
Principle of Operation ...............................233
Using Hill Descent Control ......................233
Parking Aids
Principle of Operation ...............................235
Rear Parking Aid ..........................................235
Rear View Camera ......................................236
360 Degree Camera ..................................239
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Cruise Control
Principle of Operation ...............................243
Using Cruise Control ..................................243
Using Adaptive Cruise Control ..............244
Driving Aids
Lane Keeping System ...............................250
Blind Spot Information System .............252
Cross Traffic Alert ........................................257
Steering ..........................................................259
Collision Warning System ........................261
Load Carrying
Load Limit .....................................................264
Bed Ramps ...................................................268
Towing
Towing a Trailer ............................................272
Trailer Reversing Aids ................................274
Trailer Sway Control ...................................281
Recommended Towing Weights ..........282
Essential Towing Checks .........................286
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels .....295
Driving Hints
Breaking-In ...................................................298
Economical Driving ....................................298
Driving Through Water .............................299
Floor Mats .....................................................299
Snowplowing ...............................................300
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance .................................303
Hazard Flashers ..........................................304
Fuel Shutoff .................................................304
Jump Starting the Vehicle .......................305
Post-Crash Alert System .........................307
Transporting the Vehicle ..........................307
Towing Points ..............................................308
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need ..............310
In California (U.S. Only) ..............................311
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto
Line Program (U.S. Only) ......................312
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration
Program (Canada Only) .......................313
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and
Canada ........................................................313
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature
.........................................................................314
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)
.........................................................................315
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)
.........................................................................315
Fuses
Fuse Specification Chart ...........................317
Changing a Fuse .........................................326
Maintenance
General Information ..................................328
Opening and Closing the Hood .............328
Under Hood Overview - 6.2L ..................329
Under Hood Overview - 6.7L Diesel .....330
Under Hood Overview - 6.8L ...................331
Engine Oil Dipstick - 6.2L/6.8L ..............333
Engine Oil Dipstick - 6.7L Diesel ............333
Engine Oil Check - 6.2L/6.8L ..................333
Engine Oil Check - 6.7L Diesel ...............334
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter
........................................................................335
Changing the Crankcase Vent Filter
Element ......................................................336
Oil Change Indicator Reset ......................337
Engine Coolant Check - 6.2L/6.8L .......338
Engine Coolant Check - 6.7L Diesel ......342
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check
........................................................................346
Transfer Case Fluid Check ......................349
Brake Fluid Check .......................................349
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Power Steering Fluid Check ...................350
Washer Fluid Check ...................................350
Draining the Fuel Filter Water Trap - 6.7L
Diesel ............................................................351
Fuel Filter - 6.2L/6.8L ................................352
Changing the 12V Battery ........................353
Checking the Wiper Blades .....................355
Changing the Wiper Blades ....................355
Adjusting the Headlamps ........................355
Changing a Bulb ..........................................357
Bulb Specification Chart .........................360
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 6.2L/6.8L
........................................................................362
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 6.7L
Diesel ..........................................................363
Changing the Engine-Mounted and
Diesel Fuel Conditioner Module Fuel
Filters - 6.7L Diesel .................................365
Vehicle Care
General Information ..................................370
Cleaning Products ......................................370
Cleaning the Exterior .................................370
Waxing ..............................................................371
Cleaning the Engine ...................................372
Cleaning the Exhaust - 6.7L Diesel .......372
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades
........................................................................373
Cleaning the Interior ...................................373
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and
Instrument Cluster Lens .......................375
Cleaning Leather Seats .............................375
Repairing Minor Paint Damage ..............377
Cleaning the Wheels ..................................377
Vehicle Storage ............................................377
Wheels and Tires
General Information ..................................380
Tire Care .........................................................382
Using Snow Chains ...................................400
Tire Pressure Monitoring System .........400
Changing a Road Wheel .........................408
Technical Specifications ..........................418
Capacities and Specifications
Engine Specifications - 6.2L ..................420
Engine Specifications - 6.7L Diesel ......420
Engine Specifications - 6.8L ....................421
Motorcraft Parts - 6.2L .............................422
Motorcraft Parts - 6.7L Diesel ................423
Motorcraft Parts - 6.8L .............................424
Vehicle Identification Number ...............425
Vehicle Certification Label ......................426
Transmission Code Designation ...........426
Capacities and Specifications - 6.2L
........................................................................427
Capacities and Specifications - 6.7L
Diesel ...........................................................432
Capacities and Specifications - 6.8L
........................................................................439
Audio System
General Information ..................................445
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM .....446
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/
SYNC ..........................................................448
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/
Touchscreen Display .............................453
Digital Radio .................................................454
Satellite Radio .............................................456
USB Port ........................................................459
SYNC™
General Information .................................460
Using Voice Recognition ..........................462
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone ..........464
SYNC™ Applications and Services ......476
Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player
.........................................................................481
SYNC™ Troubleshooting ........................490
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SYNC™ 3
General Information .................................498
Home Screen ...............................................509
Using Voice Recognition ...........................510
Entertainment ...............................................517
Climate ............................................................527
Phone ..............................................................529
Navigation .....................................................535
Apps ................................................................543
Settings ..........................................................546
SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting ....................560
Accessories
Accessories ...................................................574
Auxiliary Switches ......................................575
Ford Protect
Ford Protect ..................................................579
Scheduled Maintenance
General Maintenance Information .......581
Normal Scheduled Maintenance .........584
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled
Maintenance ............................................589
Scheduled Maintenance Record ..........598
Appendices
Electromagnetic Compatibility ............609
End User License Agreement ..................611
Type Approvals ............................................637
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ABOUT THIS MANUAL

Thank you for choosing Ford. We

recommend that you take some time to

get to know your vehicle by reading this

manual. The more that you know about

your vehicle, the greater the safety and

pleasure you will get from driving it.

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.

Note: This manual describes product

features and options available throughout

the range of available models, sometimes

even before they are generally available. It

may describe options that are not on your

vehicle. It is possible that either Ford Motor

Company or an authorized Ford dealer may

have originally sold an incomplete vehicle

to a vehicle modifier who upfitted it. As a

result, some of the options and features on

this vehicle may differ from what we

describe in this manual.

Note: Some of the illustrations in this

manual may show features as used in

different models, so they may appear

differently to you on your vehicle.

Note: Always use and operate your vehicle

in line with all applicable laws and

regulations.

Note: Pass on this manual when selling

your vehicle. It is an integral part of the

vehicle.

Note: Your vehicle’s powertrain control

systems can detect and store information

about vehicle modifications that increase

horsepower and torque output such as

whether or not performance-enhancing

powertrain components commonly referred

to as performance chips have been used.

This information will stay in the system’s

memory and cannot be erased even if the

modification is removed. Ford Motor

Company, Ford of Canada, Ford of Mexico

and service or repair facilities can retrieve

this information when servicing your vehicle.

Ford Motor Company may use this

information to determine if your warranty

covers any needed repairs.

Note: Some aftermarket products may

cause severe engine, transmission and

exhaust system damage. See your warranty

information for more details.

Your new diesel engine may feel, drive and

function somewhat differently than a

gasoline engine. Therefore, it is very

important that you read and thoroughly

familiarize yourself and others operating

the vehicle with this guide. There is a

special procedure for turning off the diesel

engine. See Starting a Diesel Engine

(page 178). It is important to read and

understand this material in order to

maintain the best service life for your

engine.

Ford may discontinue models or change

specifications without any notice and

without incurring obligations.

This manual may qualify the location of a

component as left-hand side or right-hand

side. The side is determined when facing

forward in the seat.

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E154903

Right-hand sideA

Left-hand sideB

Note: 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.

SYMBOLS GLOSSARY

These are some of the symbols you may

see on your vehicle.

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

E270480

Brake system

Cabin air filter

Check fuel cap

Child safety door lock or unlock

Child seat lower anchor

Child seat tether anchor

E71340

Cruise control

Do not open when hot

Engine air filter

Engine coolant

Engine coolant temperature

Engine oil

Explosive gas

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Fan warning

E71880

Fasten seatbelt

E231160

Flammable

E67017

Front airbag

Front fog lamps

Fuel pump reset

Fuse compartment

Hazard flashers

Heated rear window

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

Safety alert

See Owner's Manual

E231158

See Service Manual

Service engine soon

E270849

Passenger airbag activated

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E270850

Passenger airbag deactivated

Side airbag

E167012

Shield the eyes

E138639

Stability control

E270969

Windshield wiping system

Windshield wash and wipe

DATA RECORDING

Service Data Recording

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 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, such as SYNC Vehicle Health

Report or MyFord Mobile App, 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. See SYNC™ (page 460).

Event Data Recording

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;

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this data will 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 safety belts 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 (see limitations regarding 911

Assist and Traffic, directions and

Information privacy below). However,

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.

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.

Ford Motor Company and Ford of

Canada do not access event data

recorder information without obtaining

consent, unless pursuant to court order

or where required by law enforcement,

other government authorities or other

third parties acting with lawful

authority. Other parties may seek to

access the information independently

of Ford Motor Company and Ford of

Canada.

Note: Including to the extent that any

law pertaining to Event Data Recorders

applies to SYNC or its features, please

note the following: Once 911 Assist (if

equipped) is enabled (set ON), 911 Assist

may, through any paired and connected

cell phone, disclose to emergency

services that the vehicle has been in a

crash involving the deployment of an

airbag or, in certain vehicles, the

activation of the fuel pump shut-off.

Certain versions or updates to 911 Assist

may also be capable of being used to

electronically or verbally provide to 911

operators the vehicle location (such as

latitude and longitude), and/or other

details about the vehicle or crash or

personal information about the

occupants to assist 911 operators to

provide the most appropriate emergency

services. If you do not want to disclose

this information, do not activate the 911

Assist feature. See SYNC™ (page 460).

Additionally, when you connect to

Traffic, Directions and Information (if

equipped, U.S. only), the service uses

GPS technology and advanced vehicle

sensors to collect the vehicle’s current

location, travel direction, and speed

(“vehicle travel information”), only to

help provide you with the directions,

traffic reports, or business searches

that you request. If you do not want

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Ford or its vendors to receive this

information, do not activate the

service. For more information, see

Traffic, Directions and Information,

Terms and Conditions. See SYNC™

(page 460).

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65

WARNINGS

Some constituents of engine

exhaust, certain vehicle components,

certain fluids contained in vehicles

and certain products of component wear

contain or emit chemicals known to the

State of California to cause cancer and

birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Battery posts, terminals and related

accessories contain lead and lead

compounds, chemicals known to the

State of California to cause cancer and

reproductive harm. Batteries also contain

other chemicals known to the State of

California to cause cancer. Wash your

hands after handling.

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.

We offer a number of convenient ways for

you to contact us, and to manage your

account.

Call 1-800-727-7000.

For more information about Ford Credit

and access to Account Manager, go to

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.

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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 do happen.

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. 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

For a detailed description of what is

covered and what is not covered by your

vehicle’s 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 has

sophisticated electronic controls.

WARNINGS

You risk death or serious injury to

yourself and others if you do not

follow the instruction highlighted by

the warning symbol. Failure to follow the

specific warnings and instructions could

result in personal injury.

Never place front seat mounted

rear-facing child or infant seats in

front of an active passenger airbag.

On Board Diagnostics Data Link

Connector

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.

Your vehicle has an OBD Data Link

Connector (DLC) that is used in

conjunction with a diagnostic scan tool for

vehicle diagnostics, repairs and

reprogramming services. Installing an

aftermarket device that uses the DLC

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 aftermarket plug-in

devices unless approved by Ford. The

vehicle Warranty will not cover damage

caused by an aftermarket plug-in device.

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Using your Vehicle With a

Snowplow

More information and guidelines for using

your vehicle with a snowplow are in this

Owner's Manual. See Snowplowing (page

300).

Using a Slide-In Camper

For information regarding the use of

slide-in campers, consult the Truck

Camper Loading document supplied with

your vehicle.

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 the Ford 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 Ford 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, overpressurized fuel and a

risk of spraying fuel which could lead to

fires.

If your vehicle has the Ford Ambulance

Preparation Package, it will be 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 Ford’s

recommendations by directly contacting

that manufacturer. The Ford Ambulance

Preparation Package is only available on

certain diesel engine equipped vehicles.

Using your Vehicle as a Stationary

Power Source

Information and guidelines for operating a

vehicle with an aftermarket power take-off

system are in this Owner's Manual. See

Power Take-Off (page 213).

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

enhance personal safety and security when

appropriately used, particularly in

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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.

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PROTECTING THE

ENVIRONMENT

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 details about Ford Motor

Company's sustainability progress and

initiatives visit:

Web Address

www.sustainability.ford.com

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INSTRUMENT PANEL OVERVIEW
E251634
Direction indicators. See
Direction Indicators (page 93).
A
Wiper lever. See Wipers and
Washers (page 87).
B
Information display controls.
See Information Displays
(page 113).
C
Instrument cluster. See
Instrument Cluster (page 105).
D
Navigation, media, phone.E
Entertainment display.F
Hazard flasher switch. See
Hazard Flashers (page 304).
G
Audio.  See Audio System
(page 445).
H
Climate control. See Climate
Control (page 146).
I
Rear defrost.J
Start button.  See Keyless
Starting (page 176).
K
Voice control. See Voice
Control (page 84).
L
Horn.M
Cruise control. See Cruise
Control (page 243).
N
Steering wheel adjustment. See
Adjusting the Steering Wheel
(page 82).
O
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