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Ford 2012 F-250 Super Duty, Owner'S Manual

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TO ENGAGE LOCKING DIFFERENTIAL SLOW TO XX MPH/KM/H
(if equipped)

— Displayed when the electronic locking differential

requests that a certain speed be met in order to engage. See

Electronic

locking differential

in the

Driving

chapter for more information.

LOCKING DIFFERENTIAL ENGAGED/DISENGAGED (if
equipped)

— Displayed when the electronic locking differential is

engaged. See

Electronic locking differential

in the

Driving

chapter for

more information.

LOCKING DIFFERENTIAL DISENGAGED (if equipped)

—

Displayed when the electronic locking differential is disengaged. See

Electronic locking differential

in the

Driving

chapter for more

information.

FOR HILL DESCENT REDUCE SPEED (if equipped)

— Displayed

when the vehicle speed requirement for off-road mode entry has not
been met.

FOR HILL DESCENT SELECT GEAR (if equipped)

— Displayed

when the driver is able to select a transmission gear for hill descent
mode.

HILL DESCENT - DRIVER RESUME CONTROL (if equipped)

—

Displayed when hill descent control mode is deactivated and the driver
must resume control.

HILL DESCENT CONTROL FAULT (if equipped)

— Displayed when

a hill descent system fault is present.

HILL DESCENT CONTROL OFF (if equipped)

— Displayed when

hill descent control mode becomes inactive.

HILL DESCENT CONTROL OFF SYSTEM COOLING (if equipped)

— Displayed when the hill descent system is cooling due to overuse.

HILL DESCENT CONTROL READY (if equipped)

— Displayed

when the hill descent control switch is turned on.

REDUCE ACCELERATOR TO PREVENT WHEEL SLIP (if
equipped)

— Displayed when the vehicle senses that torque to the

drive wheels has overcome the available traction.

SHIFT DELAYED PULL FORWARD (if equipped)

— May display

when shifting to or from 4X4 LOW. For more information, refer to

Four-wheel drive (4WD) operation

in the

Driving

chapter.

SLOW VEHICLE TO XX KM/H FOR ELD (if equipped)

— Displayed

when the vehicle speed requirement for the electronic locking
differential mode has not been met.

Instrument Cluster

57

2012 F-250/350/450/550

(f23)

Owners Guide, 1st Printing
USA

(fus)

Summary of Contents for 2012 F-250 Super Duty

Page 1: ...anual heating and air conditioning 80 Dual electronic automatic temperature control 83 Rear window defroster 87 Lights 89 Headlamps 89 Turn signal control 93 Bulb replacement 94 Driver Controls 100 Windshield wiper washer control 100 Steering wheel adjustment 101 Power windows 105 Mirrors 108 Speed control 113 Upfitter controls 117 Locks and Security 133 Keys 133 Locks 141 Anti theft system 153 Ta...

Page 2: ...ecreational towing 267 Driving 269 Starting 269 Brakes 275 Traction Control 278 AdvanceTrac威 279 Hill descent control 285 Transmission operation 291 Reverse sensing system 300 Rear view camera system 302 Roadside Emergencies 322 Getting roadside assistance 322 Hazard flasher control 323 Fuel pump shut off 324 Fuses and relays 324 Changing tires 334 Wheel lug nut torque 350 Jump starting 351 Wrecke...

Page 3: ...22 Ford Extended Service Plan 424 Scheduled Maintenance 428 Normal scheduled maintenance and log 433 Index 448 All rights reserved Reproduction by any means electronic or mechanical including photocopying recording or by any information storage and retrieval system or translation in whole or part is not permitted without written authorization from Ford Motor Company Ford may change the contents wi...

Page 4: ...ticular vehicle Furthermore due to printing cycles it may describe options before they are generally available Remember to pass on this Owner s Guide when reselling the vehicle It is an integral part of the vehicle WARNING Fuel pump shut off In the event of an accident this feature will automatically cut off the fuel supply to the engine It can also be activated through sudden vibration e g collis...

Page 5: ...ain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm PERCHLORATE MATERIAL Certain components of this vehicle such as airbag modules seat belt pretensioners and button cell batteries may contain Perchlorate Material Special handling may apply for service or vehicle end of life disposal See www dtsc ca ...

Page 6: ...ter Failure to follow the specific warnings and instructions could result in personal injury WARNING Front seat mounted rear facing child or infant seats should NEVER be placed in front of an active passenger airbag Notice to owners of diesel powered vehicles Read the diesel supplement for information regarding correct operation and maintenance of your Diesel powered light truck Notice to owners o...

Page 7: ...age 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 is equipped with the Ford Ambulance Preparation Package it will be indicated on the Safety Compliance Certification Label T...

Page 8: ...mation may be used for any purpose See your SYNC威 supplement for more information Event Data Recording This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder EDR The main purpose of an EDR is to record in certain crash or near crash like situations such as an airbag deployment or hitting a road obstacle this data will assist in understanding how a vehicle s systems performed The EDR is designed to r...

Page 9: ... 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威 or its features please note the following Once 911 Assist if equipped is enabled set ON 911 Assist may through any paire...

Page 10: ... information about vehicle modifications that for example increase horsepower and torque output this information cannot be erased and will stay in the system s memory even if the modification is removed When a dealer or repair facility works on your vehicle it may be necessary for them to access the information in the Powertrain Control System This information will likely identify if any unauthori...

Page 11: ...ion your vehicle may be equipped with features and options that are different from the features and options that are described in this Owner s Guide 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 Gui...

Page 12: ... Anchor Brake System Anti Lock Brake System Parking Brake System Brake Fluid Non Petroleum Based Parking Aid System Stability Control System Speed Control Master Lighting Switch Hazard Warning Flasher Fog Lamps Front Fuse Compartment Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Wash Wipe Windshield Defrost Demist Rear Window Defrost Demist Introduction 12 2012 F 250 350 450 550 f23 Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus...

Page 13: ...Engine Coolant Temperature Do Not Open When Hot Battery Avoid Smoking Flames or Sparks Battery Acid Explosive Gas Fan Warning Power Steering Fluid Maintain Correct Fluid Level MAX MIN Service Engine Soon Engine Air Filter Passenger Compartment Air Filter Jack Check Fuel Cap Low Tire Pressure Warning Introduction 13 2012 F 250 350 450 550 f23 Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus ...

Page 14: ...ur vehicle s functions Many lights will illuminate when you start your vehicle to make sure the bulb works If any light remains on after starting the vehicle refer to the respective system warning light for additional information km h RPM x 1000 0 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 E C H C H H L F 0 20 4 0 60 80 100 1 2 0 14 0 1 6 0 MPH km h RPM x 1000 0 0 10 20 30 40 5060 70 80 90 100...

Page 15: ...nspection Maintenance I M testing Normally the service engine soon indicator will stay on until the engine is cranked then turn itself off if no malfunctions are present However if after 15 seconds the service engine soon indicator blinks eight times it means that the vehicle is not ready for I M testing See the Readiness for Inspection Maintenance I M testing in the Maintenance and Specifications...

Page 16: ...o a limp home operation or when a transmission problem has been detected and shifting may be restricted If the light remains on have the system serviced immediately by your authorized dealer Brake system warning light To confirm the brake system warning light is functional it will momentarily illuminate when the ignition is turned to the on position when the engine is not running or in a position ...

Page 17: ...on have the system serviced immediately by your authorized dealer A chime will sound if there is a malfunction in the indicator light Safety belt Reminds you to fasten your safety belt A Belt Minder威 chime will also sound to remind you to fasten your safety belt Refer to the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter to activate deactivate the Belt Minder威 chime feature Charging system Illuminates when...

Page 18: ...ls and Loading chapter When the ignition is first turned to on the light will illuminate for three seconds to ensure the bulb is working If the light does not turn on have the system inspected by your authorized dealer For more information on this system refer to Tire pressure monitoring system TPMS in the Tires Wheels and Loading chapter Hill descent if equipped Displays when using the hill desce...

Page 19: ... Four wheel drive low RTT and static if equipped Displays when four wheel drive low is engaged If the light fails to display when the ignition is turned on or remains on have the system serviced immediately by your authorized dealer Four wheel drive high RTT and static if equipped Displays when four wheel drive high is engaged If the light fails to display when the ignition is turned on or remains...

Page 20: ...beam headlamps are turned on Diesel warning lights If your vehicle is equipped with a diesel engine it has some unique warning lights refer to Instrument Cluster in your diesel supplement for detailed information on their function Glow plug pre heat Water in fuel Diesel exhaust fluid Key in ignition warning chime Sounds when the key is left in the ignition in the off or accessory position and the ...

Page 21: ...t temperature gauge Indicates engine coolant temperature At normal operating temperature the needle will be in the normal range between H and C If it enters the red section the engine is overheating Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible switch off the engine and let the engine cool WARNING Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is running or hot 3 Transmission fluid temperat...

Page 22: ...e on position The fuel gauge may vary slightly when the vehicle is in motion or on a grade The fuel icon and arrow indicates which side of the vehicle the fuel filler door is located Refer to Filling the tank in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter for more information 5 Speedometer Indicates the current vehicle speed 6 Tachometer Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute Driving ...

Page 23: ... Security chapter XXX MILES km TO E This displays an estimate of approximately how far you can drive with the fuel remaining in your tank under normal driving conditions Remember to turn the ignition off when refueling to allow this feature to correctly detect the added fuel The low fuel indicator will illuminate when the fuel level is at approximately 1 16 of the tank DTE is calculated using a ru...

Page 24: ...nction after setting the speed control to get accurate highway fuel economy readings MPG L km This displays instantaneous fuel economy as a bar graph ranging from poor economy to excellent economy Your vehicle must be moving to calculate instantaneous fuel economy When your vehicle is not moving this function shows one or no bars illuminated Instantaneous fuel economy cannot be reset TIMER Timer d...

Page 25: ...CHECK When this message appears press the RESET button and the message center will begin to cycle through the following systems and provide a status of the item if needed 1 OIL LIFE 2 EXHAUST FLUID LEVEL Diesel only 3 ENGINE HOURS 4 ENGINE IDLE HOURS 5 CHARGING SYSTEM 6 DOOR 7 BRAKE SYSTEM 8 TBC GAIN XX X if equipped 9 FUEL LEVEL 10 MYKEY DISTANCE if MyKey威 is programmed 11 MYKEY S PROGRAMMED 12 A...

Page 26: ...ish or Metric Press the RESET button to change from English to Metric AUTOLAMP SEC This feature keeps your headlights on for up to three minutes after the ignition is switched off Press the RESET control to select the new autolamp delay values of 0 10 20 30 60 90 120 or 180 seconds AUTOLOCK This feature automatically locks all vehicle doors when the vehicle is shifted into any gear putting the veh...

Page 27: ...alibration adjustment ZONE XX RESET CHANGE The compass heading is displayed as one of N NE E SE S SW W and NW in the message center display Refer to Compass zone calibration adjustment RESET FOR CALIBRATION This feature calibrates the compass The compass reading may be affected when you drive near large buildings bridges power lines and powerful broadcast antenna Magnetic or metallic objects place...

Page 28: ... high voltage lines For optimum calibration turn off all electrical accessories heater air conditioning wipers etc and make sure all vehicle doors are shut 7 Press the RESET button until the display reads RESET FOR CALIBRATION to start the compass calibration function 8 Slowly drive the vehicle in a circle less than 3 mph 5 km h until the CIRCLE SLOWLY TO CALIBRATE display changes to CALIBRATION C...

Page 29: ... the RESET button cycles the message center through each of the language choices Press and hold the RESET button for two seconds to set the language choice System warnings System warnings alert you to possible problems or malfunctions in your vehicle s operating systems In the event of a multiple warning situation the message center will cycle the display to show all warnings by displaying each on...

Page 30: ...s not completely closed REAR RIGHT DOOR AJAR Displayed when the rear right door is not completely closed CHECK FUEL CAP Displayed when the fuel cap may not be properly closed Refer to What you should know about automotive fuels in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter PARK BRAKE ENGAGED Displayed when the parking brake is set the engine is running and the vehicle is driven more than 3 mph 5 k...

Page 31: ...TPMS Refer to TPMS reset procedure in the Tires Wheels and Loading chapter for more information TRAIN RIGHT REAR TIRE if equipped Displayed when training the TPMS Refer to TPMS reset procedure in the Tires Wheels and Loading chapter for more information TRAIN LEFT REAR TIRE if equipped Displayed when training the TPMS Refer to TPMS reset procedure in the Tires Wheels and Loading chapter for more i...

Page 32: ...n use and the MyKey speed limit is on and the vehicle speed is 80 mph 130 km h Refer to MyKey威 in the Locks and Security chapter for more information BUCKLE UP TO UNMUTE AUDIO Displayed when a MyKey威 is in use and Belt Minder威 is activated Refer to MyKey威 in the Locks and Security chapter for more information ADVTRAC ON MYKEY SETTING if equipped Displayed when a MyKey威 is in use when trying to dis...

Page 33: ...ingle chime when a trailer connection becomes disconnected either intentionally or unintentionally and has been sensed during a given ignition cycle Refer to Trailer towing in the Tires Wheels and Loading chapter for more information TRAILER SWAY REDUCE SPEED if equipped Displayed when the trailer sway control has detected trailer sway For more information refer to the Driving chapter for more inf...

Page 34: ...on refer to Four wheel drive 4WD operation in the Driving chapter FOR 4X4 LOW SLOW TO 3 MPH if equipped Displayed when 4X4 LOW is selected while the vehicle is moving For more information refer to Four wheel drive 4WD operation in the Driving chapter FOR 4X4 LOW APPLY BRAKE if equipped Displayed when trying to select 4X4 LOW For more information refer to Four wheel drive 4WD operation in the Drivi...

Page 35: ...ode and off road mode ENGINE WARMING PLEASE WAIT XX diesel engine only Displayed in extremely cold weather typically below 15 F 26 C if the engine block heater is not utilized The engine will not respond to accelerator pedal movement for 30 seconds this is done so the engine oil can be properly circulated to avoid engine damage from lack of lubrication A timer will begin a countdown from 30 second...

Page 36: ...rmitted the light will illuminate and engine power may be limited If the vehicle is still not operated in a manner to allow cleaning the service engine soon light will illuminate and engine power will be further limited Dealer service will then be required to restore your vehicle to full power operation Note Diesel Particulate Filter DPF regeneration will not initiate at idle or in Power Take Off ...

Page 37: ...restart after cycling the ignition off If the vehicle restarts there may be limited power If the exhaust over temperature condition reoccurs the message center will display STOP SAFELY NOW the chime will sound and engine power will be reduced again and shut down below 3 mph 5 km h Refer to your diesel supplement for more information REDUCED ENGINE POWER diesel engine only Displayed approximately t...

Page 38: ...tion of the vehicle Refer to your diesel supplement for more information SPEED LIMITED XXMPH IN XXXMI EXHAUST FLUID SYSTEM FAULT diesel engine only Displayed when the SCR system detects a fault The vehicle s top speed will become limited in the displayed distance and count down from this point Refer to your diesel supplement for more information Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible X...

Page 39: ...elled fuel To prevent this use an anti gel additive Refer to your diesel supplement for more information The customer warranty may be void from using additives that do not meet or exceed Ford specifications If the low fuel pressure message persistently appears after re fueling during the cold start and cold operation conditions defined previously and then disappear when the engine has fully warmed...

Page 40: ... features of your vehicle The message center display is located in the instrument cluster Use the steering wheel mounted buttons to navigate through the message center Press the up down buttons to move up down through the message center choices Press the left right buttons to move left right through the message center choices Press the OK button to select highlighted options and confirm choices me...

Page 41: ...tem oxidation catalyst diesel particulate filter system in your diesel supplement for more information Blank Compass The compass orientation can be changed between fixed north or rotating north To change the modes press OK when the compass display is shown Use the right arrow to choose the mode Press and hold OK to set the mode Trip A B In this mode Trip A or B registers the following Trip Time sh...

Page 42: ...erage fuel economy by dividing miles traveled by gallons of fuel used liters of fuel used by 100 kilometers traveled your figure may be different than displayed for the following reasons Your vehicle was not perfectly level during fill up Differences in the automatic shut off points on the fuel pumps at service stations Variations in top off procedure from one fill up to another Rounding of the di...

Page 43: ...f Road Pitch and bank angle in degrees Displays the pitch angle front to rear and bank angle side to side of the road surface Steering angle in degrees Displays the steering angle of the front wheels after the vehicle has been driven for a period of time Differential lock unlock Displays the state locked or unlocked of the electronic locking differential Energy flow Displays the operating mode of ...

Page 44: ...ress the right arrow to move the character space over Continue adding characters as needed Press the left arrow to go back and change a previously selected character When finished with the new trailer name press OK to accept the new trailer name Connection Checklist if equipped Press the right arrow button when this is highlighted to show the trailer connection types Conventional Fifth Wheel and G...

Page 45: ... within the list of trailer s Use the up down buttons to select a trailer then press and hold OK to reset the trailer mileage kilometers Settings In this mode you can configure different driver setting choices Press the right arrow key when in the Settings menu to reach the Driver Assist menu Driver Assist Rear Park Aid On Off Rear View Camera Camera Delay Trailer Brake Mode Electric or Elect Over...

Page 46: ...quipped Hold OK if coolant maintenance performed Fuel Filter diesel only Hold OK if Fuel Filter Changed Menu Control Standard with standard set pressing the up down arrows from a lower level menu will escape to the main menu Memory On with memory on set pressing the up down arrows will navigate to the previous lower level menu Oil Life Reset if equipped Set to XXX Press and hold OK to set Remote S...

Page 47: ...d OK to Reset System to Factory Default Information In this mode you can view different vehicle system information and perform a system check When Press OK for info is displayed pressing OK will give you information on the currently selected displayed options Information is only available when traveling less than 3 mph 5 km h MyKey Admin Keys Number of admin keys MyKeys Number of MyKeys programmed...

Page 48: ...pass heading will display in the upper right corner of the message center the transmission gear indicator displays in the right side of the message center when using the SelectShift Automatic transmission feature These displays will not be shown in all screen modes For example when programming certain vehicle features or in certain information menus System warnings and status messages System warni...

Page 49: ... the Maintenance and Specifications chapter FUEL LEVEL LOW Displayed as a reminder of a low fuel condition BRAKE FLUID LEVEL LOW Indicates the brake fluid level is low and the brake system should be inspected immediately Refer to Brake fluid in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM Displayed when the brake system needs servicing If the warning stays on or continues to come ...

Page 50: ...ust temperature will fall back to normal levels This message is NORMAL Refer to your diesel supplement for more information WARNING When the CLEANING EXHAUST FILTER message appears in the message center do not park near flammable materials vapors or structures until filter cleaning is complete DRIVE TO CLEAN EXHAUST SYSTEM diesel engine only Displayed when the Diesel Particulate Filter DPF is full...

Page 51: ...r diesel supplement for more information ENGINE OIL CHANGE SOON Displayed when the engine oil life remaining is 5 to 1 OIL CHANGE REQUIRED Displayed when the oil life left reaches 0 ENGINE TURNS OFF IN 1 SECOND diesel engine only Displayed when the vehicle is in the final second of a countdown to where the engine will intentionally be turned off by the PCM The diesel engine shutdown is a regulator...

Page 52: ...d when the Diesel Particulate Filter DPF manual regeneration process OCR has been stopped Refer to your diesel supplement for more information EXHAUST FLUID RANGE XXX MI diesel engine only Displays the distance you can travel before depleting the remaining diesel exhaust fluid Refer to your diesel supplement for more information IN XX MILES SPEED LIMITED TO XX MPH EXHAUST FLUID EMPTY diesel engine...

Page 53: ...layed when the SCR system detects a fault The vehicle s top speed will become limited upon restarting Refer to your diesel supplement for more information Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible SPEED LIMITED TO 50 MPH EXHAUST FLUID SYSTEM FAULT diesel engine only Displayed when the SCR system detects a fault The vehicle s top speed is limited Refer to your diesel supplement for more in...

Page 54: ...ing normal operation when the vehicle engine is fully warm and fuel level is not low the fuel filters must be changed regardless of the maintenance schedule interval If replacement of the fuel filter does not remedy the low fuel pressure message during normal operation as defined above please take the vehicle to your authorized dealer REDUCED ENGINE POWER diesel engine only Displayed approximately...

Page 55: ...ure in the Tires Wheels and Loading chapter for more information TRAIN LEFT REAR TIRE Displayed when training the TPMS system Refer to TPMS reset procedure in the Tires Wheels and Loading chapter for more information TRAIN RIGHT FRONT TIRE Displayed when training the TPMS system Refer to TPMS reset procedure in the Tires Wheels and Loading chapter for more information TRAIN RIGHT REAR TIRE Display...

Page 56: ...opped For more information refer to Four wheel drive 4WD operation in the Driving chapter FOR 4X4 LOW SLOW TO 3 MPH if equipped Displayed when 4X4 LOW is selected while the vehicle is moving For more information refer to Four wheel drive 4WD operation in the Driving chapter TO EXIT 4X4 LOW APPLY BRAKE if equipped Displayed when 2WD is selected from 4X4 LOW mode For more information refer to Four w...

Page 57: ... DESCENT DRIVER RESUME CONTROL if equipped Displayed when hill descent control mode is deactivated and the driver must resume control HILL DESCENT CONTROL FAULT if equipped Displayed when a hill descent system fault is present HILL DESCENT CONTROL OFF if equipped Displayed when hill descent control mode becomes inactive HILL DESCENT CONTROL OFF SYSTEM COOLING if equipped Displayed when the hill de...

Page 58: ...for more information MYKEY ACTIVE DRIVE SAFELY Displayed when a MyKey威 is in use Refer to MyKey威 in the Locks and Security chapter for more information MYKEY COULD NOT PROGRAM Displayed when an attempt is made to program a spare key using two existing MyKeys Refer to MyKey威 in the Locks and Security chapter for more information SECURITY SYSTEM FAULT if equipped Displayed when the security system h...

Page 59: ... for the trailer brake Refer to Trailer towing in the Tires Wheels and Loading chapter for more information TRAILER BRAKE GAIN XX X NO TRAILER if equipped Displays the current gain setting for the trailer brake when a trailer is not connected Refer to Trailer towing in the Tires Wheels and Loading chapter for more information TRAILER BRAKE MODULE FAULT if equipped Displayed and accompanied by a si...

Page 60: ...the Driving chapter for more information WIRING FAULT ON TRAILER if equipped Displayed if there are certain faults in the vehicle wiring and trailer wiring brake system Refer to Trailer towing in the Tires Wheels and Loading chapter for more information Instrument Cluster 60 2012 F 250 350 450 550 f23 Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus ...

Page 61: ...courage the use of voice operated systems when possible and that you become aware of applicable state and local laws that may affect use of electronic devices while driving The AM FM stereo system does not contain rear speakers only front driver side and passenger side speakers Accessory delay Your vehicle is equipped with accessory delay With this feature the window switches and radio may be used...

Page 62: ...k Press and hold CLK until the hours start to flash then use SEEK to adjust To adjust minutes press CLK again to make the minutes start to flash and use SEEK to adjust Press CLK again to exit the clock setting mode Note If your vehicle is equipped with a navigation system refer to Setting the clock in your Navigation supplement 3 SEEK Press SEEK to access the previous next strong station 4 Memory ...

Page 63: ...USH to turn ON OFF Turn VOL PUSH to increase decrease volume 7 CLK Clock Press CLK to toggle between the clock and radio frequency AM FM stereo single CD satellite compatible sound system if equipped Entertainment Systems 63 2012 F 250 350 450 550 f23 Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus ...

Page 64: ...t door is opened 1 Press to manually go up or down the radio frequency Press and hold for a fast advance through radio frequencies In satellite radio mode if equipped press to tune to the next previous channel Satellite radio is available only with a valid SIRIUS威 radio subscription Check with your authorized dealer for availability 2 Phone If your vehicle is equipped with SYNC威 press to access SY...

Page 65: ...hen the system is full the display will read REPLACE SONG Press OK to access the saved songs and press to cycle through the saved songs When the song appears in the display that you would like to replace press OK SONG REPLACED will appear in the display DELETE SONG Press OK to delete a song title from the system s memory Press to cycle through the saved songs When the song title appears in the dis...

Page 66: ... bass setting Use SEEK SEEK to adjust TREB Treble Press MENU to reach the treble setting Use SEEK SEEK to adjust L R Balance Press MENU to reach the balance setting Use SEEK SEEK to adjust the audio between the left L and right R speakers B F Fade Press MENU to reach the fade setting Use SEEK SEEK to adjust the audio between the back B and front F speakers SPEEDVOL Speed sensitive volume if equipp...

Page 67: ... mode pressing SEEK SEEK will scroll only through tracks within the selected folder Press FOLDER FOLDER to access the previous next folder if available COMPRESS Compression Available only in CD MP3 mode Press MENU until COMPRESS ON OFF appears in the display Entertainment Systems 67 2012 F 250 350 450 550 f23 Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus ...

Page 68: ...3 track In satellite radio mode if equipped press SEEK SEEK to seek to the previous next channel If a specific category is selected Jazz Rock News etc press SEEK SEEK to seek to the previous next channel in the selected category Press and hold SEEK SEEK to fast seek through the previous next channels In TEXT MODE press SEEK SEEK to view the previous additional display text In CATEGORY MODE press S...

Page 69: ...ast forward Press FF to manually advance in a CD MP3 track 11 REW Rewind Press REW to manually reverse in a CD MP3 track 12 Memory presets To set a station Select frequency band AM FM1 FM2 tune to a station press and hold a preset control until sound returns You may store up to six stations in each frequency band for a total of 18 In satellite radio mode if equipped there are 18 available presets ...

Page 70: ...o stop In CATEGORY MODE press SCAN to hear a brief sampling of the channels in the selected category Press again to stop Satellite radio is available only with a valid SIRIUS威 radio subscription Check with your authorized dealer for availability 14 AM FM Press AM FM to select AM FM1 FM2 frequency band 15 ON OFF Volume Press VOL PUSH to turn on off Turn VOL PUSH to increase decrease volume Note If ...

Page 71: ...h fidelity To achieve optimal performance please observe the following instructions when attaching your portable music device to the audio system If your vehicle is equipped with a navigation system refer to the Auxiliary input jack section in the Audio Features chapter of your Navigation System supplement Required equipment 1 Any portable music player designed to be used with headphones 2 An audi...

Page 72: ...urn the portable music player volume down If the problems persist replace or recharge the batteries in the portable music player 4 The portable music player must be controlled in the same manner when it is used with headphones as the AIJ does not provide control play pause etc over the attached portable music player 5 For safety reasons connecting or adjusting the settings on your portable music p...

Page 73: ...dian Radio and Telecommunications Commission CRTC Those frequencies are AM 530 540 1700 1710 kHz FM 87 7 87 9 107 7 107 9 MHz Radio reception factors There are three factors that can affect radio reception Distance strength The further you travel from an FM station the weaker the signal and the weaker the reception Terrain Hills mountains tall buildings power lines electric fences traffic lights a...

Page 74: ...ded periods of time Clean using a circular motion CD units are designed to play commercially pressed 4 75 in 12 cm audio compact discs only Due to technical incompatibility certain recordable and re recordable compact discs may not function correctly when used in Ford CD players Do not use any irregular shaped CDs or discs with a scratch protection film attached Entertainment Systems 74 2012 F 250...

Page 75: ...disc playback MP3 track mode system default and MP3 folder mode For more information on track and folder mode refer to Sample MP3 structure in the following section MP3 track mode ignores any folder structure on the MP3 disc The player numbers each MP3 track on the disc noted by the mp3 file extension from T001 to a maximum of T255 Note The maximum number of playable MP3 files may be less dependin...

Page 76: ... music news sports weather traffic and entertainment satellite radio channels For more information and a complete list of SIRIUS威 satellite radio channels visit www sirius com in the United States www siriuscanada ca in Canada or call SIRIUS威 at 1 888 539 7474 Satellite radio reception factors To receive the satellite signal your vehicle has been equipped with a satellite radio antenna located on ...

Page 77: ...and other SIRIUS威 features please contact SIRIUS威 at 1 888 539 7474 Note SIRIUS威 reserves the unrestricted right to change rearrange add or delete programming including canceling moving or adding particular channels and its prices at any time with or without notice to you Ford Motor Company shall not be responsible for any such programming changes Satellite radio electronic serial number ESN This ...

Page 78: ...his channel The system is working properly NO TEXT Song title information not available Song title information not available at this time on this channel The system is working properly NO TEXT Category information not available Category information not available at this time on this channel The system is working properly NO SIGNAL Loss of signal from the SIRIUS威 satellite or SIRIUS威 tower to the v...

Page 79: ...sues NAVIGATION SYSTEM IF EQUIPPED Your vehicle may be equipped with a navigation system Refer to the Navigation System supplement for further information SYNC姞 IF EQUIPPED Your vehicle may be equipped with SYNC威 a hands free communications and entertainment system with special phone and media features For more information please refer to the SYNC威 supplement or to the SYNC威 section in the Navigat...

Page 80: ...eactivate This feature will remove ice and snow from the side view mirrors 3 Multifunction control Press repeatedly to cycle through the settings to choose Distributes air through the windshield defroster vents de mister vents floor vents and rear seat floor vents The system will automatically provide outside air to reduce window fogging Distributes air through the instrument panel vents Distribut...

Page 81: ... normal A C operation 7 Temperature control Controls the temperature of the airflow in the vehicle 8 Fan speed adjustment Controls the volume of air circulated in the vehicle 9 Power Press to activate deactivate the climate control system When the system is off outside air is prevented from entering the vehicle Operating tips To reduce fog build up on the windshield during humid weather select def...

Page 82: ...an speed to the highest setting and then adjust as necessary to maintain comfort A C and recirculated air will be automatically selected Airflow will automatically be directed out of the panel vents To aid in side window defogging demisting in cold weather 1 Select panel floor 2 Select A C 3 Adjust the temperature control to maintain comfort 4 Set the fan speed to the highest setting 5 Direct the ...

Page 83: ...oth rear defroster and heated mirrors the same button will activate both 2 B Heated mirrors if equipped Press to activate deactivate This feature will remove ice and snow from the side view mirrors 3 Defrost Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster vents and de mister vents Can be used to clear the windshield of fog and thin ice The system will automatically provide outside air to ...

Page 84: ...g the interior of the vehicle Recirculated air engages automatically when MAX A C is selected or can be engaged manually in any airflow mode except defrost When the ignition switch is turned off and back on the climate system will return to the recirculated air mode only if the A C button LED is illuminated and the air distribution selection is either panel or panel floor 7 AUTO Press to engage au...

Page 85: ...er cooled seat Refer to Heated and cooled seats in the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter for more information 16 Driver temperature Turn to increase decrease the air temperature on the driver side of the vehicle The control also adjusts the passenger side temperature when PASS TEMP is disengaged The recommended initial setting is between 72 F 22 C and 75 F 24 C then adjust for comfort The driv...

Page 86: ...ull automatic operation 2 Do not override A C or recirculated air 3 Set the temperature to 60 F 16 C Manual operation 1 Select MAX A C The system will automatically default to single zone operation and set the temperature to 60 F 16 C A C and recirculated air will be selected Airflow will be directed out of the panel vents 2 Fan speed will be automatically increased to the highest setting but can ...

Page 87: ...adjustments will be recognized during remote start operation and none of the climate function indicators will be illuminated while the vehicle is in remote start Once the ignition is cycled to the on position the climate control system will return to the previous settings last ignition on cycle and adjustments can be made normally If the previous setting was off the climate control system will tur...

Page 88: ...ll be set to high For cold weather conditions The interior cabin will be set to 72 F 22 C The heated seats if equipped will be set to high Rear defrost heated mirrors if equipped will be activated For moderate weather conditions The interior cabin will be heated cooled or off based upon the previous operating state last ignition on cycle Heated cooled seats if equipped will be deactivated Rear def...

Page 89: ...e If the windshield wipers are turned on the exterior lamps will turn on with the headlamp control in the autolamp position The autolamp system also keeps the lights on for a predetermined amount of time after the ignition switch is turned to off You can change the amount of time the lamps stay on by using the programming procedure that follows Autolamps Programmable exit delay Programmable exit d...

Page 90: ...The fog lamps can be turned on only when the headlamp control is in the or position and the high beams are not turned on Pull headlamp control towards you to turn fog lamps on The fog lamp indicator light will illuminate High beams Pull the lever fully past the detent to activate Pull the lever fully again to deactivate Flash to pass Pull toward you slightly to activate and release to deactivate L...

Page 91: ...able lit components in the vehicle during headlamp and parking lamp operation Tap the top or bottom of the control to brighten dim all interior lit components incrementally or Press and hold at the first position the top or bottom of the control until the desired lighting level is reached Press and hold the top of the control to the full on position to activate the dome on feature This will turn o...

Page 92: ... tape works well 3 Turn on the low beam headlamps to illuminate the wall or screen and open the hood Cover one of the headlamps so no light from that lamp hits the wall 4 On the wall or screen you will observe a light pattern with a distinct horizontal edge towards the right If this edge is not at the horizontal reference line the beam will need to be adjusted so the edge is at the same height as ...

Page 93: ...the lever up down to the first stop position and release The turn signals will flash three times and stop Push the lever up down to the first stop position and hold The turn signals will flash for as long as the lever is held in this position INTERIOR LAMPS Front map lamps if equipped The map lamps are located on the overhead console Press the controls on either side of each map lamp to turn on th...

Page 94: ...of mist can form on the interior of the lens The thin mist eventually clears and exits through the vents during normal operation Clearing time may take as long as 48 hours under dry weather conditions Examples of acceptable condensation are Presence of thin mist no streaks drip marks or droplets Fine mist covers less than 50 of the lens Examples of unacceptable moisture usually caused by a lamp wa...

Page 95: ...p 2 194 Cargo lamp 2 906 Map lamp 2 12V6W Dome reading lamps 3 578 Interior visor lamp if equipped 4 194 Mirror turn signal 2 2825 Mirror clearance lamp 2 2825 Front clearance lamps 2 and front identification lamps 3 5 194 Rear fender clearance 4 LED Rear identification 3 193 To replace all instrument panel lights see your authorized dealer Dual rear wheels or if equipped See your authorized deale...

Page 96: ...ain access to the lower grille spring clips 5 Depress the spring clips through the lower inner grille access openings using a flat head screwdriver 6 Pull the grill straight out to remove 7 Remove the four bolts from the headlamp assembly 8 Pull the assembly straight out disengaging one snap clip from the fender 9 Disconnect the electrical connector by squeezing the release tab and pushing the con...

Page 97: ...tall the new bulb s in reverse order Replacing brake tail turn back up lamp bulbs pick ups only 1 Make sure the headlamps are off then open the tailgate to expose the lamp assemblies 2 Remove the two bolts from the tail lamp assembly and carefully pull the lamp assembly from the tailgate pillar by releasing the two retaining tabs 3 Rotate the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove from lamp assem...

Page 98: ...he bulb straight out of the socket and push in the new bulb Replacing cargo lamp and high mount brake lamp bulbs 1 Make sure the headlamps are off 2 Remove the screws and lamp assembly from the vehicle as wiring permits 3 Remove the bulb socket by rotating it counterclockwise 4 Pull the bulb straight out of the socket Lights 98 2012 F 250 350 450 550 f23 Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus ...

Page 99: ...Disconnect the electrical connector from the fog lamp bulb Install the new bulb s in reverse order Replacing license plate lamp bulbs The license plate bulbs are located behind the rear bumper To change the license plate lamp bulbs 1 Reach behind the rear bumper to locate the bulb 2 Twist the bulb socket counterclockwise and carefully pull to remove it from the lamp assembly 3 Pull out the old bul...

Page 100: ...nds after washing the front window to clear any excess washer fluid remaining on the windshield Note Do not operate the washer when the washer reservoir is empty This may cause the washer pump to overheat Check the washer fluid level frequently Do not operate the wipers when the windshield is dry This may scratch the glass damage the wiper blades and cause the wiper motor to burn out Before operat...

Page 101: ...ition to lock the steering column WARNING Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is moving ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR IF EQUIPPED Lift the mirror cover to turn on the visor mirror lamps Slide on rod feature if equipped Rotate the visor towards the side window and extend it rearward for additional sunlight coverage Note To stow the visor back into the headliner visor must be retracted befor...

Page 102: ... a similar object CENTER CONSOLE IF EQUIPPED Your vehicle may be equipped with a variety of console features These include Locking storage compartment with hanging file folder supports Storage for laptop computer binder or book between the hanging file folder support and the passenger side of the console bin One 12V power point inside the storage compartment and one on the rear of the console 110V...

Page 103: ...ter console storage compartment if equipped On the rear of the center console if equipped Inside the 20 percent front seat console if equipped Inside the rear under seat storage compartment if equipped Do not use the power point for operating the cigarette lighter element if equipped Note Do not plug optional electrical accessories into the cigarette lighter socket if equipped Improper use of the ...

Page 104: ...ver the power point outlet is not in use The 110V AC power point is located on the back of the center console The power outlet is not designed for the following electric appliances they may not work properly Cathode ray tube type televisions Motor loads such as vacuum cleaners electric saws and other electric power tools compressor driven refrigerators etc Measuring devices which process precise d...

Page 105: ... 13 minutes if the ignition is in the on position without the engine running Keep the engine running or cycle the ignition before the 13 minute time out to keep the inverter on POWER WINDOWS IF EQUIPPED WARNING Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle and do not let children play with the power windows They may seriously injure themselves WARNING When closing the power windows you should ve...

Page 106: ...indow to the full down position One touch up will now be functional Bounce back front windows only When an obstacle has been detected in the window opening as the window is moving upward the window will automatically move down and stop Bounce back override front windows only To override bounce back within two seconds after reaching bounce back position if the switch is moved from the neutral to th...

Page 107: ...overhead console Press and hold the control to open the window all the way to the full open position Pull and hold the control to close the window WARNING When operating the power sliding back window you must ensure all rear seat occupants and or cargo are not in the proximity of the back window WARNING Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle and do not let children play with the power sli...

Page 108: ...er the vehicle is placed in R Reverse to ensure a bright clear view when backing up Do not block the sensors on the front and back of the interior rear view mirror since this may impair proper mirror performance Note A rear center passenger and or raised rear center headrest if equipped may also block the light from reaching the sensor Do not clean the housing or glass of any mirror with harsh abr...

Page 109: ...equipped The main mirror glass and lower convex spotter mirror are heated to remove ice mist and fog To activate the heated mirrors press the heated mirror control located on the climate control panel Do not remove ice from the mirrors with a scraper or attempt to re adjust the mirror glass if it is frozen in place These actions could cause damage to the glass and mirrors Do not clean the housing ...

Page 110: ...or positions from left to right Position 1 Position 2 Position 3 The power fold mirrors may be folded forward rearward manually to any of the three positions shown and electrically to positions 1 and 2 only If a mirror is folded manually forward to position 3 you must manually fold it back to position 1 or 2 in order for the power fold function to continue functioning Note Although it is possible ...

Page 111: ...s when driving it is possible that the mirrors have been manually folded or telescoped To minimize the vibration ensure that the mirrors are electronically folded and telescoped in out with the switches on the door trim panel If the power fold mirrors are out of sync electronically power fold the mirrors to re sync the motors This will cause a loud click and the mirrors will jerk during re synchro...

Page 112: ...ning of the outside rearview mirrors For more information on this feature refer to Memory seats power mirrors adjustable pedals in the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter Mirror mounted side turn signal indicator if equipped When the vehicle turn signals are activated the outer portion of the mirror housing will blink amber The turn signal feature can be seen by other drivers who may approach fr...

Page 113: ...s moving The accelerator and brake pedal positions are saved when doing a memory set function and can be recalled along with the vehicle personality features when a memory position is selected Refer to Memory seats power mirrors adjustable pedals in the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter SPEED CONTROL IF EQUIPPED With speed control set you can maintain a set speed without keeping your foot on t...

Page 114: ...een indicator light on the instrument cluster will turn on Note Vehicle speed may vary momentarily when driving up and down a steep hill If the vehicle speed increases above the set speed on a downhill you may want to apply the brakes to reduce the speed If the vehicle speed decreases more than 10 mph 16 km h below your set speed on an uphill your speed control will disengage Disengaging a set spe...

Page 115: ...ehicle set speed in 1 mph 1 6 km h increments Press the brake pedal until the desired vehicle speed is reached then press and release SET Turning off speed control To turn off the speed control press OFF or turn off the ignition Note When you turn off the speed control or the ignition your speed control set speed memory is erased STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS IF EQUIPPED Audio control features MEDIA Pre...

Page 116: ...NG will appear in the radio display Press and hold VOICE to exit voice command Press to activate phone mode or answer a phone call Press and hold to end call or exit phone mode Press to scroll through various menus and selections Press OK to confirm your selection For further information on the SYNC威 system refer to the SYNC威 supplement Navigation system SYNC威 hands free control features if equipp...

Page 117: ... using the Upfitter switches for extended duration or higher current draws This is even more important for vehicles with diesel engines since the glow plugs are also draining battery power when the ignition key is in the on position When switched on by the operator they provide 8 amps 12 amps or 20 amps of electrical battery power for a variety of personal or commercial uses If your vehicle is equ...

Page 118: ...bbas MOON ROOF IF EQUIPPED The moon roof control is located on the overhead console WARNING Do not let children play with the moon roof or leave children unattended in the vehicle They may seriously hurt themselves WARNING When closing the moon roof you should verify that it is free of obstructions and ensure that children and or pets are not in the proximity of the moon roof opening The moon roof...

Page 119: ...seconds of a bounce back event The closing force will begin to increase each time the moon roof is closed for the first three closing cycles with bounce back active For example Bounce back can be used to overcome the resistance of ice on the moon roof or seals To vent the moon roof Press and release the TILT control the moon roof will move to the vent position automatically from any moon roof posi...

Page 120: ...ot program the Car2U威 system with the vehicle in the garage Do not use the Car2U威 system with any garage door opener that lacks safety stop and reverse features as required by U S Federal Safety Standards this includes any garage door opener manufactured before April 1 1982 Be sure to keep the original remote control transmitter for use in other vehicles as well as for future Car2U威 system program...

Page 121: ...he gate system model Contact the Car2U威 help line at 1 866 572 2728 to program your Car2U威 system Note Accidentally entering the program mode may override previously programmed buttons This can happen by pressing and releasing the outer two buttons or all three buttons simultaneously If this happens do not press any button until the module times out after approximately 2 5 seconds and resets to no...

Page 122: ...cle Press and hold the Car2U威 system button you would like to use to control the garage door You may need to hold the button from 5 20 seconds during which time the selected button indicator light will blink slowly Immediately within 1 second release the button once the garage door moves When the button is released the indicator light will begin to blink rapidly until programming is complete 4 Pre...

Page 123: ... has been initially programmed it is necessary to erase the current settings using the Erasing the Car2U威 Home Automation System buttons procedure and then programming all of the devices being used Fixed code programming Note Do not program the Car2U威 system with the vehicle in the garage Make sure that your key is on and engine off while programming the transmitter 1 To program units with fixed c...

Page 124: ...d like to use to control the garage door Immediately within 1 second release the button once the garage door moves During this time the selected button indicator light will blink slowly Do not release the button until you see the garage door move Most garage doors open quickly You may need to hold the button from 5 55 seconds before observing movement of the garage door 6 The indicator light will ...

Page 125: ...he buttons 2 Once the indicator lights begin to blink release your fingers from the buttons The codes for all buttons are erased If you sell your vehicle equipped with the Car2U威 system it is recommended that you erase the programming for security reasons FCC and RSS 210 Industry Canada Compliance The Car2U威 system complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and with RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operatio...

Page 126: ... place floor mats or any other covering in the vehicle foot well that cannot be properly secured to prevent them from moving and interfering with the pedals or the ability to control the vehicle Never place floor mats or any other covering on top of already installed floor mats Floor mats should always rest on top of vehicle carpeting surface and not another floor mat or other covering Additional ...

Page 127: ...tailgate lock designed to help prevent theft of the tailgate Insert ignition key and turn to the right to engage lock Turn ignition key to the left to unlock Tailgate removal Your tailgate is removable to allow more room for loading WARNING Always properly secure cargo to prevent shifting cargo or cargo falling from vehicle which could result in compromised vehicle stability and serious personal i...

Page 128: ...p box and the bumper Place the tailgate harness out of the way under the pickup box 4 Lower the tailgate 5 Using a screwdriver gently pry the spring clip on each connector past the head of the support screw Disconnect cable 6 Disconnect the other cable 7 Lift tailgate to a 45 degree angle from horizontal 8 Lift right side off of its hinge 9 Lift tailgate to a 80 degree angle from horizontal 10 Rem...

Page 129: ... to extend it 4 Flip open the step panel to widen the step Note To reduce risk of falling Operate step only when the vehicle is on level surface Operate step only in areas with sufficient lighting Always open flip panel to widen step Always use grab handle when stepping up and down Step not intended for bare footed use Keep step clean from contamination before use e g snow mud Keep the step load y...

Page 130: ...maged Do not tow with grab handle or step frame Bed extender if equipped Your vehicle may be equipped with a cargo management feature in the truck bed Note This feature is not intended for off road usage To open the bed extender into tailgate mode 1 Pull the locking pin toward the center of the vehicle 2 Open the latches to release the panels Driver Controls 130 2012 F 250 350 450 550 f23 Owners G...

Page 131: ...ate both knobs a quarter turn clockwise to secure the panels 5 Ensure the latch rod is inserted into the tailgate hole and the locking pins on both sides are engaged into their holes in the pick up box 6 Reverse steps for storage of the bed extender Driver Controls 131 2012 F 250 350 450 550 f23 Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus ...

Page 132: ...68 kg Note The bed extender should always be kept in the grocery mode or stowed position with the tailgate closed when not being used for the purpose of restraining cargo in the tailgate mode To open the bed extender into grocery mode follow Steps 1 4 by rotating the panels away from the tailgate Close the tailgate Driver Controls 132 2012 F 250 350 450 550 f23 Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus ...

Page 133: ...ote Your vehicle s IKTs were issued with a security tag that provides important vehicle key cut information It is recommended that you keep the tag in a safe place for future reference MYKEY姞 IF EQUIPPED The MyKey威 feature allows you to program a restricted driving mode to promote good driving habits All but one of the keys programmed to the vehicle can be activated as a MyKey威 The key will remain...

Page 134: ...igation screen if equipped when attempting to exceed the limited volume The AdvanceTrac威 system cannot be turned off When this optional setting is on the MyKey威 user will not be able to deactivate the system Note It may be beneficial to deactivate the AdvanceTrac威 system if the vehicle is stuck in snow mud or sand Create a MyKey威 To program MyKey威 on one of the keys programmed to the vehicle inser...

Page 135: ...Step 2 in the Clear MyKey威 section Programming MyKey威 optional settings To program the optional settings use the message center buttons to do the following For standard message center 1 Press SETUP until RESET FOR MYKEY SETTINGS is displayed 2 Press and release the RESET button to display MyKey威 setup menus The first menu shown is MYKEY MAX MPH 80 MPH OFF 3 If you don t want to change the maximum ...

Page 136: ... MYKEY by pressing OK or the right arrow key 2 Press the down arrow key to get to CLEAR MYKEYS 3 Hold OK until you see ALL MYKEYS CLEARED Check MyKey威 system status The vehicle system check will provide the status of the following MyKey威 parameters MYKEY MILES This odometer only tracks distance when a MyKey威 is used If mileage does not accumulate as expected then the MyKey威 is not being used by th...

Page 137: ...the key that you have already programmed as a MyKey威 owners of vehicles equipped with traditional keys may want to program the non Ford approved remote start system as a MyKey威 if the remote start fob is used by the MyKey威 driver To program a non Ford approved remote start system as MyKey威 do the following 1 Enter the vehicle and close all doors 2 Remote start the vehicle using a remote start fob ...

Page 138: ...l recognize the remote start system as an additional admin key with its associated privileges Owners of vehicles equipped with traditional keys should program the remote start system as a MyKey威 in addition to the key that they have already programmed as a MyKey威 To program the remote start system as MyKey威 do the following 1 Enter the vehicle and close all doors 2 Remote start the vehicle using a...

Page 139: ...the vehicle Refer to Create a MyKey威 section Vehicle has been started using a non Ford approved remote start system that is programmed as MyKey威 Refer to Using MyKey威 with remote start systems section Cannot clear MyKey威 Key in the ignition is a MyKey威 No MyKeys威 are programmed to the vehicle Refer to Create a MyKey威 section Vehicle has been started using a non Ford approved remote start system th...

Page 140: ...yKey威 programmed total includes one additional key Unknown key has been programmed to the vehicle as a MyKey威 Vehicle is equipped with a non Ford approved remote start system Refer to Using MyKey威 with remote start systems section Admin keys programmed total includes one additional key Unknown key has been programmed to the vehicle as admin key Vehicle is equipped with a non Ford approved remote s...

Page 141: ...an still be locked with the key in the ignition using the manual lock button on the door locking the driver s door with a key by simultaneously pressing button 7 8 and the 9 0 controls on the remote entry keypad if equipped or using the button on the remote entry transmitter if equipped Autolock feature if equipped The autolock feature will lock all the doors when all the doors are closed the igni...

Page 142: ...ehicle doors are closed You must complete Steps 1 5 within 30 seconds or the procedure will have to be repeated If the procedure needs to be repeated wait a minimum of 30 seconds before beginning again 1 Place the key in the ignition and turn the ignition to the on position 2 Press the power door unlock control on the door panel three times 3 Turn the ignition from the on position to the off posit...

Page 143: ...le has then come to a stop and the ignition is turned to the off or accessory position and the driver door is opened within 10 minutes of the ignition being transitioned to the off or accessory position Note The doors will not autounlock if the vehicle has been electronically locked before the driver door is opened Deactivating activating autounlock feature There are three methods to enable disabl...

Page 144: ...e has been entered and is active 6 To enable disable the autounlock feature press the lock control then press the unlock control The horn will chirp once if autounlock was deactivated or twice one short and one long chirp if autounlock was activated 7 Turn the ignition to the off position The horn will chirp once to confirm the procedure is complete Keyless entry keypad autounlock enable disable p...

Page 145: ...F EQUIPPED The integrated keyhead transmitter IKT complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and with RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the part...

Page 146: ...ke ALL integrated keyhead transmitters with you to the authorized dealer in order to aid in troubleshooting the problem Two step door unlocking 1 Press and release to unlock the driver s door Note The parking lamps and interior lamps will illuminate refer to the Illuminated entry feature later in this section if the control on the overhead lamp is not set to the off position 2 Press and release ag...

Page 147: ...the doors are closed and locked Note The doors will lock again the horn will chirp once and the parking lamps will illuminate once more If any of the doors are not properly closed the horn will make two quick chirps and the parking lamps will not flash Car finder Press twice within three seconds The horn will chirp and the turn lamps will flash It is recommended that this method be used to locate ...

Page 148: ...emory 2 and another transmitter if desired Deprogramming memory feature from transmitter To deactivate this feature 1 Press and hold either the 1 or 2 control on the driver s door for five seconds A tone will be heard after 11 2 seconds when the memory store is done continue to hold until a second tone is heard after five seconds 2 Within three seconds press 3 Repeat this procedure for another tra...

Page 149: ...tery will not cause the IKT or IA key to become de programmed from your vehicle They should operate normally after battery replacement Replacing lost Integrated Keyhead Transmitters IKTs If you would like to have your Integrated Keyhead Transmitters reprogrammed because you lost one or would like to buy additional IKTs you can either reprogram them yourself or take all IKTs to your authorized deal...

Page 150: ...ch allows you to start the engine from outside the vehicle If your integrated keyhead transmitter IKT has a icon you have remote start The remote start feature has an extended operating range which allows you to remote start your vehicle from a farther distance from your vehicle All the buttons have this increased range performance capability when equipped with remote start Many states and provinc...

Page 151: ...uration of the remote start system refer to Message center in the Instrument Cluster chapter Extending the engine run time To keep the engine running for another remote start duration repeat Steps 1 and 2 with the engine still running If you programmed the duration to last 10 minutes the second 10 minutes will begin immediately so that for example if the vehicle had been running from the first rem...

Page 152: ... code 2 Within five seconds press the 1 2 on the keypad 3 Enter your personal 5 digit code Each number must be entered within five seconds of each other 4 To associate the entry code with a memory setting enter a sixth digit to indicate which driver should be set in a memory recalled by the personal entry code Pressing 1 2 recalls Driver 1 settings Pressing 3 4 recalls Driver 2 settings Pressing o...

Page 153: ...ed within five seconds of each other The interior lamps will illuminate after entering a valid keypad entry code To unlock all doors press the 3 4 control within five seconds To lock all doors press the 7 8 and the 9 0 at the same time You do not need to enter the keypad code first Note The interior lamps will turn off SECURILOCK姞 PASSIVE ANTI THEFT SYSTEM IF EQUIPPED SecuriLock威 passive anti thef...

Page 154: ...he ignition on with a coded key disarms the vehicle Replacement keys If your keys are lost or stolen and you don t have an extra coded key you will need to have your vehicle towed to an authorized dealer The key codes need to be erased from your vehicle and new coded keys will need to be programmed Replacing coded keys can be very costly Store an extra programmed key away from the vehicle in a saf...

Page 155: ...he second coded key insert the new unprogrammed key new key valet key into the ignition and turn the ignition from the 1 off position to the 3 on position maintain ignition in the 3 on position for at least one second but no more than 10 seconds This step will program your new key to a coded key 6 To program additional new unprogrammed key s repeat Steps 1 through 5 If successful the new coded key...

Page 156: ...the 20 second countdown The turn signal lamps will flash once when all doors and the hood are closed indicating the vehicle is locked and entering the 20 second countdown Disarming the system You can disarm the system by any of the following actions Unlock the doors by pressing the control on your remote entry transmitter Turn the ignition to the on position with a programmed coded ignition key Un...

Page 157: ...y become dangerous in the event of a sudden stop or collision WARNING Never adjust the driver s seat or seatback when the vehicle is moving WARNING Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips Adjustable head restraints Your vehicle is equipped with front row outboard head restraints that are vertically adjustable WARNING To minimize the risk of ne...

Page 158: ... that the top of the head restraint is even with the top of your head and positioned as close as possible to the back of your head For occupants of extremely tall stature adjust the head restraint to its full up position WARNING The adjustable head restraint is a safety device Whenever possible it should be installed and properly adjusted when the seat is occupied To remove the adjustable head res...

Page 159: ...o minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of a crash head restraints must be installed properly Tilting head restraints if equipped The front head restraints may have a tilting feature for extra comfort To tilt the head restraint do the following 1 Adjust the seatback to an upright driving riding position 2 Pivot the head restraint forward towards your head to the desired location After the ...

Page 160: ... 2 and two guide sleeve unlock remove buttons 3 To remove the non adjustable head restraint do the following Simultaneously press and hold both unlock remove buttons then pull up on the head restraint To reinstall the non adjustable head restraint do the following 1 Insert the two stems into the guide sleeve collars 2 Push the head restraint down until it locks 1 2 3 Seating and Safety Restraints ...

Page 161: ... a crash head restraints must be installed properly Front seat Lift the track release bar to move the seat forward or rearward Make sure that the seat is relatched into place Pull the release lever handle located on the side of the seat up to move the seatback forward or backward Seating and Safety Restraints 161 2012 F 250 350 450 550 f23 Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus ...

Page 162: ...nd pull the seatback down Pull up on the tab to open the storage bin Lift up on the seatback to return it to the upright position To gain access to the under seat storage compartment if equipped in your seat cushion lift the latch to open the lid The lid cannot be opened when the armrest is down Seating and Safety Restraints 162 2012 F 250 350 450 550 f23 Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus ...

Page 163: ...oint Refer to Auxiliary power point 12VDC in the Drive Controls chapter Adjusting the front power seat if equipped Move the front of the control up or down to tilt the seat cushion Move the rear of the control up or down to raise or lower the seat cushion Move the control in the directions shown to move the seat forward or backward Seating and Safety Restraints 163 2012 F 250 350 450 550 f23 Owner...

Page 164: ...ness Using the manual lumbar support if equipped The lumbar support control is located on the outboard side of the seat Turn the lumbar support forward toward the front of the vehicle for more support Turn the lumbar support backward toward the rear of the vehicle for less support Heated and cooled seats if equipped The controls for the climate controlled seats are located on the climate control s...

Page 165: ...al injury Note Do not do the following Place heavy objects on the seat Operate the seat heater if water or any other liquid is spilled on the seat Allow the seat to dry thoroughly The heated seats will only function when the engine is running To operate the heated seats Press the heated seat button symbol to cycle through the various heat settings and off Warmer settings are indicated by more indi...

Page 166: ... The filter can be accessed from the 2nd row foot well area Move the front seats all the way to the full front and full up positions to ease access To remove an air filter 1 Turn the vehicle off 2 Push up on the outside rigid edge of the filter until the tabs are released then rotate the air filter toward the front of the vehicle 3 Remove filter Seating and Safety Restraints 166 2012 F 250 350 450...

Page 167: ... position 2 repeat the previous procedure using button 2 A memory position may be programmed at any time To program the memory feature to a remote entry transmitter refer to Remote entry system in the Locks and Security chapter A programmed memory position can be recalled in any gearshift position if the ignition is not on only in P Park or N Neutral if the ignition is on The memory positions are ...

Page 168: ...he seat track If the memory setting is programmed through the remote transmitter upon unlocking the door via remote entry system the seat position will travel to the desired memory setting less 2 inches 5 cm Once entering the vehicle and inserting the key in the ignition while in P Park the easy entry feature will move the seat an additional 2 inches 5 cm to the desired memory location See Locks a...

Page 169: ... head restraint Refer to Front row center non adjustable head restraint in this chapter WARNING The non adjustable head restraint is a safety device It should be installed whenever the seat is occupied WARNING To minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of a crash head restraints must be installed properly Note The SuperCab has rear outboard head restraints that are not removable and are bolt...

Page 170: ... place Failure to do so may prevent the seat from operating properly in the event of a crash which could increase the risk of serious injury 1 Pull control on the side of the seat to release seat cushion from storage position 2 Push seat cushion down until it locks into horizontal position Folding the rear seatback Crew Cab 1 Pull forward on the control to fold down the seatback 2 Pull down on the...

Page 171: ...ailure to do so may prevent the seat from operating properly in the event of a crash which could increase the risk of serious injury 1 Pull control on the side of the seat to release seat cushion from storage position 2 Push seat cushion down until it locks into horizontal position Rear center armrest if equipped To use the armrest simply rotate it forward from the seatback Rear under seat storage...

Page 172: ...storage tub Use your vehicle key to lock the storage space SAFETY RESTRAINTS WARNING Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips WARNING To reduce the risk of injury make sure children sit where they can be properly restrained 1 Seating and Safety Restraints 172 2012 F 250 350 450 550 f23 Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus ...

Page 173: ...ly to die than a person wearing a seat belt WARNING Each seating position in your vehicle has a specific safety belt assembly which is made up of one buckle and one tongue that are designed to be used as a pair 1 Use the shoulder belt on the outside shoulder only Never wear the shoulder belt under the arm 2 Never swing the safety belt around your neck over the inside shoulder 3 Never use a single ...

Page 174: ...when the belt is stowed or while putting safety belts on When the lap shoulder safety belt is buckled the cinch tongue will allow the lap portion to be shortened but pinches the webbing to keep the lap portion from getting longer The cinch tongue is designed to slip during a crash so always wear the shoulder belt properly and don t allow any slack in either the lap or shoulder portions Before you ...

Page 175: ...ion until you hear a snap and feel it latch 4 Make sure the tongue is securely fastened to the buckle by pulling on the tongue WARNING The lap belt should fit snugly and as low as possible around the hips not across the waist WARNING Front and rear seat occupants including pregnant women should wear safety belts for optimum protection in an accident WARNING Each seating position in your vehicle ha...

Page 176: ...to cross the middle of the shoulder and the center of the chest Safety belt locking modes All safety restraints in the vehicle are combination lap and shoulder belts The driver safety belt and the optional front and rear center seat safety belt have the first locking mode described below only All outboard passenger and outboard rear safety belts have both types of locking modes described as follow...

Page 177: ... this chapter How to use the automatic locking mode 1 Buckle the combination lap and shoulder belt front safety belt buckle shown rear similar 2 Grasp the shoulder portion and pull downward until the entire belt is pulled out Allow the belt to retract As the belt retracts you will hear a clicking sound This indicates the safety belt is now in the automatic locking mode How to disengage the automat...

Page 178: ...afety belt pretensioners at the front outboard seating positions are designed to tighten the safety belts firmly against the occupant s body during frontal collisions and in side collisions and rollovers This helps increase the effectiveness of the safety belts In frontal collisions the safety belt pretensioners can be activated alone or if the collision is of sufficient severity together with the...

Page 179: ...rly could reduce the effectiveness of the safety belt and increase the risk of injury in a collision Safety belt extension assembly If the safety belt is too short when fully extended a safety belt extension assembly can be obtained from an authorized dealer Use only extensions manufactured by the same supplier as the safety belt Manufacturer identification is located at the end of the webbing on ...

Page 180: ...is unbuckled by intermittently sounding a chime and illuminating the safety belt warning lamp in the instrument cluster If Then The driver s safety belt is not buckled before the vehicle has reached at least 3 mph 5 km h and 1 2 minutes have elapsed since the ignition switch has been turned to the on position The Belt Minder威 feature is activated the safety belt warning light illuminates and the w...

Page 181: ...s possible this can improve comfort I was in a hurry Prime time for an accident Belt Minder威 reminds us to take a few seconds to buckle up Safety belts don t work Safety belts when used properly reduce risk of death to front seat occupants by 45 in cars and by 60 in light trucks Traffic is light Nearly 1 of 2 deaths occur in single vehicle crashes many when no other vehicles are around Belts wrink...

Page 182: ...abled during the use of MyKey威 Refer to MyKey威 in the Locks and Security chapter The Belt Minder威 feature can be deactivated activated by performing the following procedure Before following the procedure make sure that the following conditions are met the parking brake is set the gearshift is in P Park the ignition switch is in the off position all vehicle doors are closed the driver s safety belt...

Page 183: ... the end of Step 3 Belt Minder威 will automatically exit programming mode without changing its enable status 4 Within seven seconds of the light turning on buckle then unbuckle the safety belt This will disable the Belt Minder威 feature if it is currently enabled As confirmation the safety belt warning light will flash four times per second for three seconds This will enable the Belt Minder威 feature...

Page 184: ...cluding the driver should always properly wear their safety belts even when an air bag supplemental restraint system SRS is provided WARNING When possible all children 12 years old and under should be properly restrained in a rear seating position WARNING The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA recommends a minimum distance of at least 10 inches 25 cm between an occupant s chest a...

Page 185: ...lemental restraint systems or its fuses Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible WARNING The front passenger airbag is not designed to offer protection to an occupant in the center front seating position WARNING Modifying or adding equipment to the front end of the vehicle including frame bumper front end body structure and tow hooks may affect the performance of the airbag system increa...

Page 186: ...nd an attachment method for a child restraint If the child seat interferes with driving the vehicle and the child restraint is forward facing the child may be restrained in the passenger seat Move the seat as far rearward as possible to minimize the likelihood of interaction with the front passenger airbag Never place a rear facing child seat in front of an active airbag Always properly restrain a...

Page 187: ...articularly to occupants who are not properly restrained or are otherwise out of position at the time of airbag deployment Thus it is extremely important that occupants be properly restrained as far away from the airbag module as possible while maintaining vehicle control WARNING Several air bag system components get hot after inflation Do not touch them after inflation WARNING If the air bag has ...

Page 188: ...act with a deploying airbag Failure to follow these instructions may increase the risk of personal injury in the event of a collision WARNING Do not use accessory seat covers The use of accessory seat covers may prevent the deployment of the side airbags and increase the risk of injury in an accident WARNING Do not lean your head on the door The side airbag could injure you as it deploys from the ...

Page 189: ...ags Crash sensors located on the front doors One crash sensor located on each side of the c pillar Crew cab and SuperCab only Side airbags in combination with safety belts can help reduce the risk of severe injuries in the event of a significant side impact collision The side airbags are fitted on the outboard side of the seatbacks of the front seats In certain lateral collisions the airbag on the...

Page 190: ...airbag will not function again The side airbag system including the seat must be inspected and serviced by an authorized dealer If the airbag is not replaced the unrepaired area will increase the risk of injury in a collision Safety Canopy姞 System if equipped WARNING Do not place objects or mount equipment on or near the headliner at the siderail that may come into contact with a deploying Safety ...

Page 191: ... development of the Safety Canopy system included recommended testing procedures that were developed by a group of automotive safety experts known as the Side Airbag Technical Working Group These recommended testing procedures help reduce the risk of injuries related to the deployment of side airbags including the Safety Canopy The Safety Canopy system consists of the following An inflatable curta...

Page 192: ...ety Canopy inflation or when a certain likelihood of a rollover event is detected by the rollover sensor The Safety Canopy is mounted to roof side rail sheet metal behind the headliner above each row of seats The Safety Canopy is designed to inflate between the side window area and occupants to further enhance protection provided in side impact collisions and rollover events The fact that the Safe...

Page 193: ...uminate immediately after ignition is turned on A series of five beeps will be heard The tone pattern will repeat periodically until the problem and or light are repaired If any of these things happen even intermittently have the SRS serviced at your authorized dealer immediately Unless serviced the system may not function properly in the event of a collision SOS Post Crash Alert System The system...

Page 194: ...he OFF position while removing the key 2 When the ignition is turned to the on position the pass airbag off light illuminates briefly momentarily shuts off and then turns back on This indicates that the passenger airbag is deactivated WARNING If the light fails to illuminate when the passenger air bag switch is in the OFF position and the ignition switch is in on have the passenger air bag switch ...

Page 195: ...immediately The passenger side airbag should always be ON the pass airbag off light should not be illuminated unless the passenger is a person who meets the requirements stated either in Category 1 2 or 3 of the NHTSA Transport Canada deactivation criteria which follows WARNING The safety belts for the driver and right front passenger seating positions have been specifically designed to function t...

Page 196: ... sure all occupants are properly restrained in the vehicle especially in the front seat This provides the protection of safety belts and permits the airbags to provide the additional protection they were designed to provide If you choose to deactivate your airbag you are losing the very significant risk reducing benefits of the airbag and you are also reducing the effectiveness of the safety belts...

Page 197: ... specifically designed to work with airbags to help reduce the risk of injury in a collision The energy management safety belt is designed to give or release additional belt webbing in some accidents to reduce concentration of force on an occupant s chest and reduce the risk of certain bone fractures and injuries to underlying organs In a crash if the airbag is turned OFF this energy management sa...

Page 198: ...rbag WARNING This vehicle has special energy management safety belts for the driver and right front passenger These particular belts are specifically designed to work with airbags to help reduce the risk of injury in a collision The energy management safety belt is designed to give or release additional belt webbing in some accidents to reduce concentration of force on an occupant s chest and redu...

Page 199: ...onsult your pediatrician to make sure your child seat is appropriate for your child and is compatible with and properly installed in the vehicle To locate a child seat fitting station and CPST contact the NHTSA toll free at 1 888 327 4236 or on the internet at http www nhtsa dot gov In Canada check with your local St John Ambulance office for referral to a CPST or for further information contact y...

Page 200: ...child restraint manufacturer Use a vehicle safety belt having the lap belt snug and low across the hips shoulder belt centered across the shoulder and chest and seatback upright You are required by law to properly use safety seats for infants and toddlers in the U S and Canada Many states and provinces require that small children use approved booster seats until they reach age eight a height of 4 ...

Page 201: ...ldren age 12 and under should be properly restrained in a rear seating position If all children cannot be seated and restrained properly in a rear seating position properly restrain the largest child in the front seat WARNING Always carefully follow the instructions and warnings provided by the manufacturer of any child restraint to determine if the restraint device is appropriate for your child s...

Page 202: ...rly in a device that is appropriate for their age height and weight All children are shaped differently The child height age and weight thresholds provided are recommendations or the minimum requirements of law The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA provides education and training to ensure that all children ages 0 to 16 are properly restrained in the correct restraint system For...

Page 203: ... the size and weight of the child When installing a child safety seat Review and follow the information presented in the Airbag supplemental restraint system SRS section in this chapter Carefully follow all of the manufacturer s instructions included with the safety seat you put in your vehicle If you do not install and use the safety seat properly the child may be injured in a sudden stop or coll...

Page 204: ...n pointing up and away from the safety seat with the tongue between the child seat and the release button to prevent accidental unbuckling Place vehicle seat back in upright position This vehicle does not require the use of a locking clip WARNING Depending on where you secure a child restraint and depending on the child restraint design you may block access to certain safety belt buckle assemblies...

Page 205: ...seats unless the passenger airbag switch is turned off See Passenger airbag on off switch WARNING Rear facing child seats should NEVER be placed in the front seats unless the passenger airbag switch is turned off 2 Pull down on the shoulder belt and then grasp the shoulder belt and lap belt together Seating and Safety Restraints 205 2012 F 250 350 450 550 f23 Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus ...

Page 206: ...d securely by pulling on it 5 Put the safety belt in the automatic locking mode To do so grasp the shoulder portion of the belt and pull downward until all of the belt is pulled out 6 Allow the belt to retract to remove slack The belt will click as it retracts to indicate it is in the automatic locking mode 7 Try to pull the belt out of the retractor to make sure the retractor is in the automatic ...

Page 207: ...urely held in place To check this grab the seat at the belt path and attempt to move it side to side and forward There should be no more than 1 inch 2 5 cm of movement for proper installation 11 Ford recommends checking with a NHTSA Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician CPST to make certain the child restraint is properly installed In Canada check with your local St John Ambulance office for...

Page 208: ...ld seat in the front seat move seat all the way back WARNING Rear facing child seats should NEVER be placed in front of an active airbag 2 Slide the tongue up the webbing 3 While holding both shoulder and lap portions next to the tongue route the tongue and webbing through the child seat according to the child seat manufacturer s instructions Be sure that the belt webbing is not twisted Seating an...

Page 209: ...o force slack from the belt This is necessary to remove the remaining slack that will exist once the additional weight of the child is added to the child restraint It also helps to achieve the proper snugness of the child seat to the vehicle Sometimes a slight lean towards the buckle will additionally help to remove remaining slack from the belt 6 Attach the tether strap if the child seat is equip...

Page 210: ... child seat See Attaching child safety seats with tether straps and Recommendations for attaching safety restraints for children in this chapter for more information Attaching child safety seats with tether straps Many forward facing child safety seats include a tether strap which extends from the back of the child safety seat and hooks to an anchoring point called the top tether anchor Tether str...

Page 211: ...lar Cab F Series SuperCab F Series Crew Cab Attach the tether strap only to the appropriate tether anchor as shown The tether strap may not work properly if attached somewhere other than the correct tether anchor Seating and Safety Restraints 211 2012 F 250 350 450 550 f23 Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus ...

Page 212: ...s the head restraint raise the head restraint to let the child seat fit further rearward 2 Locate the correct anchor for the selected seating position 3 You may need to pull the seatback forward to access the tether anchors Make sure the seat is locked in the upright position before installing the child seat Refer to the Rear folding seat system with load floor section in this chapter for informat...

Page 213: ...ly the risk of a child being injured in a collision greatly increases If your child restraint system is equipped with a tether strap and the child restraint manufacturer recommends its use Ford also recommends its use Tether strap attachment rear SuperCab only There are three loops of webbing just above the back of the rear seat along the bottom edge of the rear window in the SuperCab These loops ...

Page 214: ...fety seat tightly using the vehicle belts Follow the instructions in this chapter 4 Tighten the tether strap according to the child seat manufacturer s instructions A single loop can be used to route and anchor more than one child seat For example the center loop can be used as a routing loop for a child safety seat in the center rear seat and as an anchoring loop for child seats installed in the ...

Page 215: ... shoulder safety belts fit better They lift the child up so that the lap belt rests low across the hips and the knees bend comfortably at the edge of the cushion while minimizing slouching Booster seats may also make the shoulder belt fit better and more comfortably Try to keep the belt near the middle of the shoulder and across the center of the chest Moving the child closer a few centimeters or ...

Page 216: ...s of belt positioning booster seats backless and high back Always use booster seats in conjunction with the vehicle lap shoulder belt Backless booster seats If your backless booster seat has a removable shield remove the shield If a vehicle seating position has a low seat back or no head restraint a backless booster seat may place your child s head as measured at the tops of the ears above the top...

Page 217: ... across the hips never up across the stomach and lets you adjust the shoulder belt to cross the chest and rest snugly near the center of the shoulder The drawings below compare the ideal fit center to a shoulder belt uncomfortably close to the neck and a shoulder belt that could slip off the shoulder The drawings below also show how the lap belt should be low and snug across the child s hips Seati...

Page 218: ...ce Inspect the vehicle safety belts and child safety seat systems periodically to make sure they work properly and are not damaged Inspect the vehicle and child seat safety belts to make sure there are no nicks tears or cuts Replace if necessary All vehicle safety belt assemblies including retractors buckles front safety belt buckle assemblies buckle support assemblies slide bar if equipped should...

Page 219: ...NG Failure to inspect and if necessary replace the safety belt assembly or child restraint system under the above conditions could result in severe personal injuries in the event of a collision Seating and Safety Restraints 219 2012 F 250 350 450 550 f23 Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus ...

Page 220: ...ad your vehicle and Make sure every passenger is properly restrained WARNING In a rollover crash an unbelted person is significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt All occupants must wear seat belts and children infants must use appropriate restraints to minimize the risk of injury or ejection Study your owner s guide and any supplements for specific information about equipme...

Page 221: ...overconfident in the ability of 4WD vehicles Although a 4WD vehicle may accelerate better than two wheel drive vehicle in low traction situations it won t stop any faster than two wheel drive vehicles Always drive at a safe speed How your vehicle differs from other vehicles SUVs and trucks can differ from some other vehicles in a few noticeable ways Your vehicle may be Higher to allow higher load ...

Page 222: ...section width For example Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A These Tire Quality Grades are determined by standards that the United States Department of Transportation has set Tire Quality Grades apply to new pneumatic passenger car tires They do not apply to deep tread winter type snow tires space saver or temporary use spare tires light truck or LT type tires tires with nominal rim diameters...

Page 223: ... traction tests and does not include acceleration cornering hydroplaning or peak traction characteristics Temperature A B C The temperature grades are A the highest B and C representing the tire s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel Sustained high temperature can cause the materia...

Page 224: ...3 psi 2 9 bar for Metric tires Increasing the inflation pressure beyond this pressure will not increase the tire s load carrying capability kPa Kilopascal a metric unit of air pressure PSI Pounds per square inch a standard unit of air pressure Cold inflation pressure The tire pressure when the vehicle has been stationary and out of direct sunlight for an hour or more and prior to the vehicle being...

Page 225: ...rol and increased risk of injury Under inflation increases sidewall flexing and rolling resistance resulting in heat buildup and internal damage to the tire It also may result in unnecessary tire stress irregular wear loss of vehicle control and accidents A tire can lose up to half of its air pressure and not appear to be flat Always inflate your tires to the Ford recommended inflation pressure ev...

Page 226: ...hem to the proper pressure which can be found on the Safety Compliance Certification Label or Tire Label To check the pressure in your tire s 1 Make sure the tires are cool meaning they are not hot from driving even a mile If you are checking tire pressure when the tire is hot i e driven more than 1 mile 1 6 km never bleed or reduce air pressure The tires are hot from driving and it is normal for ...

Page 227: ... the sidewalls As such they cannot be treated like normal light truck tires Tire service including adjusting tire pressure must be performed by personnel trained supervised and equipped according to Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration OSHA regulations For example during any procedure involving tire inflation the technician or individual must utilize a remote inflation device and ...

Page 228: ...that may permit air leakage and repair or replace the tire and replace the valve stem Inspect the tire sidewalls for cracking cuts bruises and other signs of damage or excessive wear If internal damage to the tire is suspected have the tire demounted and inspected in case it needs to be repaired or replaced For your safety tires that are damaged or show signs of excessive wear should not be used b...

Page 229: ...ges in the tread or sidewalls cracks in the tread groove and separation in the tread or sidewall If damage is observed or suspected have the tire inspected by a tire professional Tires can be damaged during off road use so inspection after off road use is also recommended WARNING Age Tires degrade over time depending on many factors such as weather storage conditions and conditions of use load spe...

Page 230: ...acement requirements Your vehicle is equipped with tires designed to provide a safe ride and handling capability WARNING Only use replacement tires and wheels that are the same size load index speed rating and type such as P metric versus LT metric or all season versus all terrain as those originally provided by Ford The recommended tire and wheel size may be found on either the Safety Compliance ...

Page 231: ...cass tires with a remote air fill with the person inflating standing at a minimum of 12 ft 3 66 m away from the tire wheel assembly Important Remember to replace the wheel valve stems when the road tires are replaced on your vehicle It is recommended that the two front tires or two rear tires generally be replaced as a pair The tire pressure sensors mounted in the wheels are not designed to be use...

Page 232: ...is under inflated or damaged deflate it remove wheel and replace it with your spare tire and wheel If you cannot detect a cause have the vehicle towed to the nearest repair facility or tire dealer to have the vehicle inspected Tire and wheel alignment A bad jolt from hitting a curb or pothole can cause the front end of your vehicle to become misaligned or cause damage to your tires If your vehicle...

Page 233: ...efined as a spare tire and or wheel that is different in brand size or appearance from the road tires and wheels If you have a dissimilar spare tire wheel it is intended for temporary use only and should not be used in a tire rotation Note After having your tires rotated inflation pressure must be checked and adjusted to the vehicle requirements WARNING If the tire label shows different tire press...

Page 234: ...ed with a dissimilar spare tire wheel A dissimilar spare tire wheel is defined as a spare tire and or wheel that is different in brand size or appearance from the road tires and wheels If you have a dissimilar spare tire wheel it is intended for temporary use only and should not be used in a tire rotation Note After having your tires rotated inflation pressure must be checked and adjusted to the v...

Page 235: ...es a radial type tire 5 15 Indicates the wheel or rim diameter in inches If you change your wheel size you will have to purchase new tires to match the new wheel diameter 6 95 Indicates the tire s load index It is an index that relates to how much weight a tire can carry You may find this information in your owner s guide If not contact a local tire dealer Note You may not find this information on...

Page 236: ...mbers or letters are the plant code designating where it was manufactured the next two are the tire size code and the last four numbers represent the week and year the tire was built For example the numbers 317 mean the 31st week of 1997 After 2000 the numbers go to four digits For example 2501 means the 25th week of 2001 The numbers in between are identification codes used for traceability This i...

Page 237: ... and concrete A tire marked C may have poor traction performance Temperature The temperature grades are A the highest B and C representing the tire s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel 13 Maximum Permissible Inflation Pressure Indicates the tire manufacturers maximum permissible ...

Page 238: ...Load Range Load Inflation Limits Indicates the tire s load carrying capabilities and its inflation limits 3 Maximum Load Dual lb kg at psi kPa cold Indicates the maximum load and tire pressure when the tire is used as a dual defined as four tires on the rear axle a total of six or more tires on the vehicle 4 Maximum Load Single lb kg at psi kPa cold Indicates the maximum load and tire pressure whe...

Page 239: ...neral the larger the number the wider the tire 3 80 Indicates the aspect ratio which gives the tire s ratio of height to width Numbers of 70 or lower indicate a short sidewall 4 D Indicates a diagonal type tire R Indicates a radial type tire 5 16 Indicates the wheel or rim diameter in inches If you change your wheel size you will have to purchase new tires to match the new wheel diameter Location ...

Page 240: ...PMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance and it is the driver s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure even if under inflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly The TPMS malfunction indicator is combi...

Page 241: ...perly maintain your tire pressure could increase the risk of tire failure loss of control vehicle rollover and personal injury Changing tires with a TPMS Each road tire is equipped with a tire pressure sensor located inside the tire wheel cavity The pressure sensor is attached to the valve stem The pressure sensor is covered by the tire and is not visible unless the tire is removed Care must be ta...

Page 242: ...your tire pressure still needs to be checked Visit www checkmytires org for additional information When your temporary spare tire is installed When one of your road tires needs to be replaced with the temporary spare the TPMS will continue to identify an issue to remind you that the damaged road wheel tire needs to be repaired and put back on your vehicle To restore the full functionality of the t...

Page 243: ...e Tire Label located on the edge of driver s door or the B Pillar the vehicle must be driven for at least two minutes over 20 mph 32 km h before the light turns off Spare tire in use Repair the damaged road wheel tire and reinstall it on the vehicle to restore system functionality For a description on how the system functions refer to When your temporary spare tire is installed in this section TPM...

Page 244: ...e pressure monitoring system TPMS monitors tire pressure in each pneumatic tire While driving in a normal manner a typical passenger tire inflation pressure may increase approximately 2 to 4 psi 14 to 28 kPa from a cold start situation If the vehicle is stationary overnight with the outside temperature significantly lower than the daytime temperature the tire pressure may decrease approximately 3 ...

Page 245: ...ressure monitoring system needs to know when the tires are rotated to determine which set of tires are on the front and which are on the rear With this information the system can detect and properly warn of low tire pressures TPMS reset tips To reduce the chances of interference from another vehicle the TPMS reset procedure should be performed at least three feet one meter away from another Ford M...

Page 246: ...Train the TPMS sensors in the tires using the following TPMS reset sequence starting with the left front tire in the following clockwise order Left front Driver s side front tire Right front Passenger s side front tire Right rear Passenger s side rear tire Left rear Driver s side rear tire 6 Remove the valve cap from the valve stem on the left front tire decrease the air pressure until the horn so...

Page 247: ...hapter for more information SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS WARNING Snow tires must be the same size load index speed rating as those originally provided by Ford Use of any tire or wheel not recommended by Ford can affect the safety and performance of your vehicle which could result in an increased risk of loss of vehicle control vehicle rollover personal injury and death Additionally the use of non recomme...

Page 248: ...e and or trailer to keep your loaded vehicle weight within its design rating capability with or without a trailer Properly loading your vehicle will provide maximum return of vehicle design performance Before loading your vehicle familiarize yourself with the following terms for determining your vehicle s weight ratings with or without a trailer from the vehicle s Tire Label or Safety Compliance C...

Page 249: ...t or authorized dealer installed equipment has been installed on the vehicle the weight of the equipment must be subtracted from the payload listed on the Tire Label in order to determine the new payload WARNING The appropriate loading capacity of your vehicle can be limited either by volume capacity how much space is available or by payload capacity how much weight the vehicle should carry Once y...

Page 250: ...l equipment When towing trailer tongue load or king pin weight is also part of cargo weight GAW Gross Axle Weight is the total weight placed on each axle front and rear including vehicle curb weight and all payload Tires Wheels and Loading 250 2012 F 250 350 450 550 f23 Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus ...

Page 251: ...g found in this chapter or the RV and Trailer Towing Guide provided by your authorized dealer GVW Gross Vehicle Weight is the Vehicle Curb Weight cargo passengers GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating is the maximum allowable weight of the fully loaded vehicle including all options equipment passengers and cargo The GVWR is shown on the Safety Compliance Certification Label located on the B Pillar or t...

Page 252: ... weight rating limits could result in substandard vehicle handling or performance engine transmission and or structural damage serious damage to the vehicle loss of control and personal injury Tires Wheels and Loading 252 2012 F 250 350 450 550 f23 Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus ...

Page 253: ... 25 fifth wheel trailer and driver only 150 lb 68 kg Consult your authorized dealer or the RV and Trailer Towing Guide provided by your authorized dealer for more detailed information Tongue Load or Fifth Wheel King Pin Weight refers to the amount of the weight that a trailer pushes down on a trailer hitch Examples For a 5 000 lb 2 268 kg conventional trailer multiply 5 000 by 0 10 and 0 15 to obt...

Page 254: ...your vehicle Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle The following gives you a few examples on how to calculate the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity Another example for your vehicle with 1 400 lb 635 kg of cargo and luggage capacity You decide to go golfing Is there enough load capacity to carry you 4 of you...

Page 255: ... Special loading instructions for owners of pick up trucks and utility type vehicles WARNING For important information regarding safe operation of this type of vehicle see the Preparing to drive your vehicle section in the Driving chapter of this owner s guide WARNING Loaded vehicles may handle differently than unloaded vehicles Extra precautions such as slower speeds and increased stopping distan...

Page 256: ...the GCWR listed for your vehicle series and drive axle ratio listed on the following table The weight of all additional cargo and passengers must be subtracted from the maximum trailer weight calculated above Further trailer hitch restrictions and limitations exist depending on the type of trailer and hitch used This information follows the table listing the maximum GCWRs For load specification te...

Page 257: ...that 10 15 for conventional towing or 15 25 for fifth wheel towing of the total weight of the trailer is on the tongue Hitch ratings The standard hitch has two ratings depending on mode of operation Weight carrying requires a draw bar and hitch ball The draw bar supports all the vertical tongue load of the trailer Weight distributing requires an aftermarket weight distributing system which include...

Page 258: ...r to the vehicle without the weight distributing bars connected 4 Measure the height of the top of the front wheel opening on the fender a second time this is H2 5 Install and adjust the tension in the weight distributing bars so that the height of the front fender is approximately halfway between H1 and H2 6 Check that the trailer is level If not level adjust the ball height accordingly and repea...

Page 259: ...trailer and tow vehicle WARNING The mounting pads in the bed are specifically designed for certain fifth wheel trailer hitches and gooseneck ball hitches Do not use these mounting pads for other purposes Doing so could result in vehicle structural damage loss of vehicle control and personal injury Contact your authorized dealer to purchase gooseneck and fifth wheel hitches that are compatible with...

Page 260: ... not GCWR Integrated trailer brake controller if equipped Your vehicle may be equipped with a fully integrated electronic trailer brake controller TBC When used properly the TBC helps ensure smooth and effective trailer braking by powering the trailer s electric brakes with a proportional output based on the towing vehicle s brake pressure The Ford TBC has been tested to be compatible with several...

Page 261: ...hen gain adjustments are made with no trailer connected TBC GAIN XX X OUTPUT When the vehicle s brake pedal is pushed or when the manual control is activated bar indicators illuminate in the instrument cluster message center to indicate the amount of power going to the trailer brakes relative to the brake pedal or manual control input One bar indicates the least amount of output with six bars indi...

Page 262: ...onditions and weather The GAIN should be set to provide the maximum trailer braking assistance while ensuring the trailer wheels do not lock when braking locked trailer wheels may lead to trailer instability Note This should only be performed in a traffic free environment at speeds of approximately 20 25 mph 30 40 km h 1 Make sure the trailer brakes are in good working condition functioning normal...

Page 263: ...sage is only displayed with a trailer connected the problem is related to the trailer wiring consult your trailer dealer for assistance This can be a short to ground i e chaffed wire or a short to voltage i e pulled pin on trailer emergency break away battery or trailer brakes drawing too much current Note Your TBC can be diagnosed by your authorized dealer to determine exactly which trailer fault...

Page 264: ...he TBC due to misuse or customer installation Do not attempt removal of the TBC without consulting the Workshop Manual damage to the unit may result Trailer lamps Trailer lamps are required on most towed vehicles Make sure all running lights brake lights turn signals and hazard lights are working Contact your authorized dealer or trailer rental agency for proper instructions and equipment for hook...

Page 265: ...iler sway is greater at higher speeds Be prepared for trailer sway due to buffeting when larger vehicles pass in either direction If you will be towing a trailer frequently in hot weather hilly conditions at GCWR or any combination of these factors consider refilling your rear axle with synthetic gear lubricant if not already so equipped Refer to Maintenance product specifications and capacities i...

Page 266: ... same size and construction Always check tow vehicle and trailer tire pressure before towing Launching or retrieving a boat Disconnect the wiring to the trailer before backing the trailer into the water Reconnect the wiring to the trailer after the trailer is removed from the water When backing down a ramp during boat launching or retrieval Do not allow the static water level to rise above the bot...

Page 267: ...onic shift transfer case Do not tow your vehicle with any wheels on the ground as vehicle or transmission damage may occur It is recommended to tow your vehicle with all four 4 wheels off the ground such as when using a car hauling trailer Otherwise no recreational towing is permitted Always make sure that both hub locks are set to the same position RECOVERY HOOKS WARNING Using recovery hooks is d...

Page 268: ... times the GVW of the stuck vehicle Make sure the recovery strap is in good condition and free of visible cuts tears or damage Use a damper device such as a tarp heavy blanket or piece of carpet draped over the recovery strap to help absorb the energy in the event the strap breaks Make sure the stuck vehicle is not loaded in excess of its GVWR specified on the certification label Always align the ...

Page 269: ... the engine begins cranking Note Do not store the key in the ignition after the vehicle is turned off and you have left the vehicle This could cause a drain on the battery Preparing to start your vehicle Engine starting is controlled by the powertrain control system This system meets all Canadian interference causing equipment standard requirements regulating the impulse electrical field strength ...

Page 270: ...ot slow down automatically have the vehicle checked If your vehicle is operated in a heavy snow storm or blowing snow conditions the engine air induction may become partially clogged with snow and or ice If this occurs the engine may experience a significant reduction in power output At the earliest opportunity clear all the snow and or ice away from the air induction inlet The following starting ...

Page 271: ...t If there is difficulty in turning the key rotate the steering wheel until the key turns freely This condition may occur when the front wheels are turned a front wheel is against the curb 2 Turn the key to 4 start then release the key as soon as the engine begins cranking Your vehicle has a computer assisted cranking system that assists in starting the engine After releasing the key from the 4 st...

Page 272: ...utors should supply winter grade ethanol same as with unleaded gasoline If summer grade ethanol is used in cold weather conditions 0 F to 32 F 18 C to 0 C you may experience increased cranking times rough idle or hesitation until the engine has warmed up You may experience a decrease in peak performance when the engine is cold when operating on E85 ethanol Do not crank the engine for more than 10 ...

Page 273: ...resh air ENGINE BLOCK HEATER IF EQUIPPED An engine block heater warms the engine coolant which aids in starting and allows the heater defroster system to respond quickly If your vehicle is equipped with this system your equipment includes a heater element which is installed in your engine block and a wire harness which allows the user to connect the system to a grounded 120 volt A C electrical sou...

Page 274: ...xtension cord indoors at temperatures above 32 F 0 C Outdoor conditions can deteriorate extension cords over a period of time To reduce the risk of electrical shock do not use your heater with ungrounded electrical systems or two pronged cheater adapters Also ensure that the block heater especially the cord is in good condition before use Make sure that when in operation the extension cord plug en...

Page 275: ... or shudder in the steering wheel while braking the vehicle should be inspected by an authorized dealer Refer to Warning lights and chimes in the Instrument Cluster chapter for information on the brake system warning light Four wheel anti lock brake system ABS Your vehicle is equipped with an anti lock braking system ABS This system helps you maintain steering control during emergency stops by kee...

Page 276: ...r flashes the ABS may be disabled and may need to be serviced Even when the ABS is disabled normal braking is still effective If your BRAKE warning lamp illuminates with the parking brake released have your brake system serviced immediately by an authorized dealer Brake over accelerator This vehicle is equipped with a brake over accelerator feature In the event the accelerator pedal becomes stuck ...

Page 277: ...arking brake is fully released WARNING Always set the parking brake fully and make sure that the gearshift is securely latched in P Park If you re parking your vehicle on a grade or with a trailer press and hold the brake pedal down then set the parking brake There may be a little vehicle movement as the parking brake sets to hold the vehicle s weight This is normal and should be no reason for con...

Page 278: ... personal injury or property damage The occurrence of a traction control event is an indication that at least some of the tires have exceeded their ability to grip the road this may lead to an increased risk of loss of vehicle control vehicle rollover personal injury and death If you experience a severe road event SLOW DOWN Switching off engine only traction control The traction control switch is ...

Page 279: ...l slides Roll Stability Control RSC威 which functions to help avoid a vehicle roll over WARNING Vehicle modifications involving braking system aftermarket roof racks suspension steering system tire construction and or wheel tire size may change the handling characteristics of the vehicle and may adversely affect the performance of the AdvanceTrac威 with RSC威 system In addition installing any stereo ...

Page 280: ...he system serviced by an authorized dealer immediately Operating your vehicle with AdvanceTrac威 with RSC威 disabled could lead to an increased risk of loss of vehicle control vehicle rollover personal injury and death The AdvanceTrac威 with RSC威 system automatically enables each time the engine is started All features of the AdvanceTrac威 with RSC威 system TCS ESC and RSC威 are active and monitor the v...

Page 281: ...etecting and controlling wheel spin Excessive wheel spin is controlled in two ways which may work separately or in tandem engine traction control and brake traction control Engine traction control works to limit drive wheel spin by momentarily reducing engine power Brake traction control works to limit wheel spin by momentarily applying the brakes to the wheel that is slipping Traction control is ...

Page 282: ...road or vice versa Cornering while towing a heavily loaded trailer refer to Trailer towing in the Tires Wheels and Loading chapter The ESC system may be deactivated in certain situations See the Switching off AdvanceTrac威 with RSC威 section following Roll Stability Control RSC威 Roll Stability Control RSC威 may help to maintain roll stability of the vehicle during adverse maneuvers RSC威 operates by d...

Page 283: ... off light will illuminate steadily Pressing the stability control button again will turn off the stability control off light and reactivate the system In R Reverse ABS and the engine traction control and brake traction control features will continue to function however ESC and RSC威 are disabled AdvanceTrac威 with RSC威 Features SRW only Button functions Stability control light RSC威 ESC TCS Default ...

Page 284: ...ailer sway control does not prevent a trailer from swaying it mitigates the sway from increasing once it has occurred If you are experiencing trailer sway it is likely that the trailer is improperly loaded for the correct tongue weight or the speed of the vehicle and trailer is too high Pull the vehicle trailer over to a safe location to check the trailer weight distribution and tongue load and re...

Page 285: ...d circumstances such as ice or extremely steep grades Hill descent control is a driver assist system and cannot substitute for good judgment by the driver Failure to do so may result in loss of vehicle control crash or serious injury Hill descent control can maintain vehicle speeds on downhill grades between 2 mph 3 km h and 12 mph 20 km h Above 20 mph 32 km h the system remains armed but descent ...

Page 286: ...ressed and HDC is active the HDC telltale will flash At speeds below 20 mph 32 km h When the HDC switch is pressed and conditions are not correct for hill descent activation the HDC system will be enabled the light in the cluster will be on solid and HILL DESCENT CONTROL READY will be displayed in the message center At speeds above 20 mph 32 km h When the HDC switch is pressed the HDC system will ...

Page 287: ...ers to specifications in Workshop Manual A high crown in the road or high crosswinds may also make the steering seem to wander pull ELECTRONIC LOCKING DIFFERENTIAL ELD IF EQUIPPED The electronic locking differential ELD is a device housed in the rear axle which allows both rear wheels to turn at the same speed It provides added traction on slippery and or off road surfaces particularly when one wh...

Page 288: ...trument cluster both rear wheel axle shafts will be locked together providing added traction If the indicator light in the instrument cluster turns off one of the following has occurred The vehicle speed is too high The left and right rear wheel speed difference is too high during an engagement attempt The system has malfunctioned and will be accompanied by the CHECK LOCKING DIFFERENTIAL message i...

Page 289: ...cle control vehicle rollover personal injury and death WARNING Loaded vehicles with a higher center of gravity may handle differently than unloaded vehicles Do not overload your vehicle and use extra precautions such as driving at slower speeds avoiding abrupt steering changes and allowing for increased stopping distance when driving a heavily loaded vehicle Over loading or loading the vehicle imp...

Page 290: ...e it from the lower half of the shroud There is a hinge at the forward edge of the top shroud Roll the top half of the shroud upward on the hinge point to clear the hazard flasher button then pull straight rearward toward the driver s seat to remove 5 Remove the top half of the shroud 6 Remove the three fasteners under the column that secure the lower shroud half to the column 7 Pull the lock leve...

Page 291: ...TOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION Understanding the shift positions of the 5 speed automatic transmission if equipped This vehicle is equipped with an adaptive transmission shift strategy Adaptive transmission shift strategy offers the optimal transmission operation and shift quality When the vehicle s battery has been disconnected for any type of service or repair the transmission will need to relea...

Page 292: ...ition and remove the key whenever you leave your vehicle R Reverse With the gearshift lever in R Reverse the vehicle will move backward Always come to a complete stop before shifting into and out of R Reverse N Neutral With the gearshift lever in N Neutral the vehicle can be started and is free to roll Hold the brake pedal down while in this position D Overdrive with Tow Haul Off D Overdrive with ...

Page 293: ...ut the accelerator pedal being pressed The amount of downshift braking provided will vary based upon the amount the brake pedal is depressed To deactivate the tow haul feature and return to normal driving mode press the button on the end of the gearshift lever The TOW HAUL light will no longer be illuminated When you shut off and restart the engine the transmission will automatically return to nor...

Page 294: ...aptive transmission shift strategy offers the optimal transmission operation and shift quality When the vehicle s battery has been disconnected for any type of service or repair the transmission will need to relearn the normal shift strategy parameters much like having to reset your radio stations when your vehicle battery has been disconnected The adaptive transmission shift strategy allows the t...

Page 295: ...f position and remove the key whenever you leave your vehicle R Reverse With the gearshift lever in R Reverse the vehicle will move backward Always come to a complete stop before shifting into and out of R Reverse N Neutral With the gearshift lever in N Neutral the vehicle can be started and is free to roll Hold the brake pedal down while in this position D Overdrive with Tow Haul Off D Overdrive ...

Page 296: ...l without the brake pedal being pressed The amount of downshift braking provided will vary based upon the amount the brake pedal is pressed Tow haul may be automatically activated without pressing the tow haul button This provides engine braking to assist the vehicles braking system when going downhill and repetitive braking is sensed Once the tow haul mode has been automatically activated it will...

Page 297: ... braking on downgrades 1 First Provides maximum engine braking Allows upshifts by moving gearshift lever The transmission will not downshift into 1 First at high speeds it will downshift to a lower gear and then shift into 1 First when the vehicle reaches slower speeds Forced downshifts Allowed in D Overdrive Press the accelerator to the floor Allows transmission to select an appropriate gear Unde...

Page 298: ...w manually select the gear you desire Only the current gear will be displayed Press the button or the button to upshift or downshift If the button is pressed at a vehicle speed that would cause an engine overspeed the requested gear will flash then disappear and the transmission will remain in the current gear Recommended shift speeds Upshift according to the following chart Upshifts when accelera...

Page 299: ... a car park ramp traffic lights or when reversing uphill into a parking space WARNING The hill start assist feature does not replace the parking brake When you leave the vehicle always apply the parking brake and select first or reverse gear Using hill start assist The hill start assist feature is activated automatically when the vehicle is stopped on a slope greater than five degrees The hill sta...

Page 300: ... bumper when the R Reverse is selected and the vehicle is moving at speeds less than 3 mph 5 km h The system is not effective at speeds above 3 mph 5 km h and may not detect certain angular or moving objects WARNING To help avoid personal injury please read and understand the limitations of the reverse sensing system as contained in this section Reverse sensing is only an aid for some generally la...

Page 301: ...e will sound again While receiving a warning the radio volume may be reduced to a predetermined level After the warning goes away the radio will return to the previous volume The RSS may have reduced performance or an increased chance of false detection if the tailgate is not locked and in the upright position If the tailgate is down the RSS tone may be heard intermittently or continuously The ton...

Page 302: ...r vehicle sustains damage to the rear bumper fascia leaving it misaligned or bent the sensing zone may be altered causing inaccurate measurement of obstacles or false alarms REARVIEW CAMERA SYSTEM IF EQUIPPED The rearview camera system located on the tailgate provides a video image which appears in the rearview mirror or on the navigation screen if equipped of the area behind the vehicle It adds a...

Page 303: ...reen will remain until the vehicle speed reaches 5 mph 8 km h only if the rear camera delay feature is on or until any navigation radio button is pressed Note The default setting for the rear camera delay is off Press the Settings button found on the navigation screen if equipped to set the rear camera delay feature to on or off When towing the camera system will only see what is being towed behin...

Page 304: ... produce an image Therefore it is necessary that both reverse lamps are operating in order to get a clear image in the dark If either of the lamps are not operating stop using the camera system at least in the dark until the lamp s are replaced and functioning Servicing If the image comes on while the vehicle is not in R Reverse have the system inspected by your authorized dealer If the image is n...

Page 305: ...not be driven in 4X4 High or 4X4 Low modes with the hub locks set to FREE as this condition may damage driveline system components Some vehicles may be equipped with wheel ornaments that cover the 4x4 manual hub lock These ornaments must be removed to access the manual hub locks Electronic Shift On the Fly ESOF 4x4 system if equipped If equipped with the electronic shift 4WD system and 4X4 Low is ...

Page 306: ...essage center in the reconfigurable telltale RTT under the following conditions Refer to Warning lights and chimes in the Instrument Cluster chapter 4X2 Momentarily illuminates when 2H is selected on electronic shift 4WD systems only 4X4 HIGH Illuminates when 4H 4x4 High is engaged 4X4 LOW Illuminates when 4L 4x4 Low is engaged CHECK 4X4 Displays when a 4x4 system fault is present Using a Manual S...

Page 307: ...4 Low Uses extra gearing to provide maximum power to all four wheels at reduced speeds Intended only for off road applications such as deep sand steep grades or pulling heavy objects Shifting from 2H 2WD to 4H 4x4 High Engage the locking hubs by rotating the hub lock control from FREE to LOCK then move the transfer case lever from 2H 2WD to 4H 4x4 High at a stop or a vehicle speed below 3 mph 5 km...

Page 308: ...Move the transfer case shift lever through N Neutral directly to 4L 4x4 Low 4 If the shift lever does not or only partially moves to the 4L 4x4 Low position perform a shift with the transmission in N Neutral and the vehicle rolling at a speed below 3 mph 5 km h This will ensure the transfer case is fully engaged into 4L 4x4 Low Note The vehicle should not be driven in 4X4 High with the hub locks d...

Page 309: ...ift lever position The vehicle can move forward or backwards This position should only be used when towing the vehicle WARNING Do not leave the vehicle unattended with the transfer case in the N Neutral position Always set the parking brake fully and turn off the ignition when leaving the vehicle Using the electronic shift 4WD system if equipped 2H 2WD For general on road driving Sends power to th...

Page 310: ...hift Note Momentarily releasing the accelerator pedal while performing a shift will improve engagement disengagement times Note Do not perform this operation if the rear wheels are slipping Note Some noise may be heard as the system shifts or engages this is normal Note 4X4 high mode is not intended for use on dry pavement Shifting to from 4L 4X4 low 1 Bring the vehicle to a speed of 3 mph 5 km h ...

Page 311: ...gh terrain without getting hung up or damaging underbody components The differences that make your vehicle so versatile also make it handle differently than an ordinary passenger car Maintain steering wheel control at all times especially in rough terrain Since sudden changes in terrain can result in abrupt steering wheel motion make sure you grip the steering wheel from the outside Do not grip th...

Page 312: ...erently than vehicles with a lower center of gravity Utility and four wheel drive vehicles are not designed for cornering at speeds as high as passenger cars any more than low slung sports cars are designed to perform satisfactorily under off road conditions Avoid sharp turns excessive speed and abrupt maneuvers in these vehicles Failure to drive cautiously could result in an increased risk of los...

Page 313: ...gravity such as utility and four wheel drive vehicles handle differently than vehicles with a lower center of gravity Utility and four wheel drive vehicles are not designed for cornering at speeds as high as passenger cars any more than low slung sports cars are designed to perform satisfactorily under off road conditions Avoid sharp turns excessive speed and abrupt maneuvers in these vehicles Fai...

Page 314: ...hapter You should become thoroughly familiar with this information before you operate your vehicle Normal characteristics On some 4WD models the initial shift from two wheel drive to 4x4 while the vehicle is moving can cause some momentary clunk and ratcheting sounds This is the front drivetrain coming up to speed and the automatic locking hubs engaging and is not cause for concern Sand When drivi...

Page 315: ...of the vehicle If the transmission transfer case or front axle are submerged in water their fluids should be checked and changed if necessary Driving through deep water may damage the transmission Refer to Transmission temperature gauge in the Instrument Cluster chapter for transmission fluid temperature information If the front or rear axle is submerged in water the axle lubricant should be repla...

Page 316: ...ear from a higher gear once the ascent has started This reduces strain on the engine and the possibility of stalling If you do stall out do not try to turn around because you might roll over It is better to back down to a safe location Apply just enough power to the wheels to climb the hill Too much power will cause the tires to slip spin or lose traction resulting in loss of vehicle control Desce...

Page 317: ...s Refer to the Brakes section of this chapter for additional information on the operation of the anti lock brake system WARNING If you are driving in slippery conditions that require tire cables then it is critical that you drive cautiously Keep speeds down allow for longer stopping distances and avoid aggressive steering to reduce the chances of a loss of vehicle control which can lead to serious...

Page 318: ...r powertrain cooling is required and alerting the user to the safe and proper operation Ford Super Duty Vehicles are approved for use as a stationary including split shaft capability or mobile power source within limits and operating guidelines detailed in the Ford Truck Body Builders Layout Book found at www fleet ford com truckbbas and through the Ford Truck Body Builders Advisory Service DRIVIN...

Page 319: ...o the vehicle and satisfy Ford compliance certification to FMVSS Exceeding this weight may require the auxiliary equipment installer additional safety certification responsibility The Front Accessory Reserve Capacity FARC is added for customer convenience Rear ballast weight behind the rear axle may be required to prevent exceeding the FGAWR and provide front to rear weight balance for proper brak...

Page 320: ...ustains sufficient longitudinal deceleration Careless or high speed driving while plowing snow which results in sufficient vehicle decelerations can deploy the airbag Such driving also increases the risk of accidents WARNING All occupants of the vehicle including the driver should always properly wear their safety belts even when an air bag supplemental restraint system SRS is provided Never remov...

Page 321: ...e vehicle is stuck shift the transmission in a steady motion between forward and reverse gears Do not rock the vehicle for more than a few minutes The transmission and tires may be damaged or the engine can overheat Do not rock the vehicle if the engine is not at normal operating temperature Do not rock the vehicle for more than a minute The transmission and tires may be damaged or the engine may ...

Page 322: ...is limited to two no charge occurrences within a 12 month period winch out available within 100 feet 30 5 meters of a paved or county maintained road no recoveries towing Ford and Lincoln eligible vehicles towed to an authorized dealer within 35 miles 56 km of the disablement location or to the nearest authorized dealer If a member requests to be towed to an authorized dealer more than 35 miles 56...

Page 323: ...Guide in the glove box Canadian Roadside coverage and benefits may differ from the U S coverage Please refer to your Warranty Guide or visit our website at www ford ca for information on Canadian services and benefits Canadian customers who need to obtain roadside information call 1 800 665 2006 or visit our website at www ford ca HAZARD FLASHER CONTROL The hazard flasher is located on the steerin...

Page 324: ...onal Fuel Pump Shut off reset instructions WARNING Failure to inspect and if necessary repair fuel leaks after a collision may increase the risk of fire and serious injury Ford Motor Company recommends that the fuel system be inspected by an authorized dealer after any collision FUSES AND RELAYS Fuses If electrical components in the vehicle are not working a fuse may have blown Blown fuses are ide...

Page 325: ...ue Blue 20A Yellow Yellow Yellow Blue Blue 25A Natural Natural Natural Natural 30A Green Green Green Pink Pink 40A Orange Green Green 50A Red Red Red 60A Blue Yellow Yellow 70A Tan Brown 80A Natural Black Black Passenger compartment fuse panel The fuse panel is located in the passenger s footwell Remove the panel cover to access the fuses Roadside Emergencies 325 2012 F 250 350 450 550 f23 Owners ...

Page 326: ... cover WARNING Always disconnect the battery before servicing high current fuses Always replace the cover to the passenger compartment fuse panel before reconnecting the battery If the battery has been disconnected and reconnected refer to the Battery section of the Maintenance and Specifications chapter Roadside Emergencies 326 2012 F 250 350 450 550 f23 Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus ...

Page 327: ... lamp 5 20A Moon roof 6 5A Driver seat module 7 7 5A Driver seat switch Driver lumbar motor 8 10A Power mirror switch 9 10A Upfitter relay 3 10 10A Run accessory relay Customer access feed 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 33 41 42 43 44 45 34 35 36 37 23 24 25 26 27 28 38 46 39 47 29 32 40 31 30 48 49 Roadside Emergencies 327 2012 F 250 350 450 550 f23 Owners Guide 1st Prin...

Page 328: ...dlamp 18 10A Keypad illumination Passive anti theft indicator PATS Powertrain control module PCM Brake shift interlock 19 20A Subwoofer 20 20A Power door locks 21 10A Brake on off switch 22 20A Horn 23 15A Not used spare 24 15A Steering wheel control module Diagnostic connector Power fold mirror relay Remote keyless entry 25 15A Not used spare 26 5A Steering wheel control module 27 20A Amplifier 2...

Page 329: ... 40 10A Parking lamps in mirrors Roof marker lamps 41 7 5A Passenger airbag deactivation indicator 42 5A Not used spare 43 10A Wiper relay 44 10A Upfitter switches 45 5A Not used spare 46 10A Climate control 47 15A Fog lamps Fog lamp indicator in switch 48 30A Circuit Breaker Power windows switch Power rear sliding window switch 49 Relay Delayed accessory Power distribution box The power distribut...

Page 330: ...he Battery section of the Maintenance and Specifications chapter The high current fuses are coded as follows Fuse Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Protected Circuits 1 Relay Blower motor 2 Not used 3 Relay Urea heaters diesel engine 4 Not used 5 Relay Rear window defroster 6 Not used 7 50A Rear window defroster 8 30A Passenger seat 9 30A Driver seat 10 Not used 11 Not used 12 30A Driver smart window...

Page 331: ...7 25A Urea heaters diesel engine 28 Buss bar 29 Relay Trailer tow park lamps 30 Relay A C clutch 31 Relay Wipers 32 Not used 33 15A Vehicle power VPWR 1 34 15A VPWR 2 diesel engine 20A VPWR 2 gas engine 35 10A VPWR 3 36 15A VPWR 4 diesel engine 20A VPWR 4 gas engine 37 10A VPWR 5 diesel engine 38 Relay Powertrain control module PCM diesel engine Electronic control module ECM gas engine 39 10A 4x4 ...

Page 332: ...arview camera system 50 10A Blower motor relay coil 51 Not used 52 10A PCM ECM TCM run start 53 10A 4x4 module 54 10A Anti lock brake system ABS run start 55 10A Rear window defroster coil Battery charge coil 56 20A Passenger compartment fuse panel run start feed 57 Relay Fuel pump 58 Not used 59 Not used 60 Not used 61 Not used 62 Not used 63 Not used 64 Not used 65 Not used 66 20A Fuel pump Road...

Page 333: ...elay Backup lamp 77 Not used 78 Not used 79 Not used 80 Not used 81 Not used 82 20A Auxiliary power point 2 83 20A Auxiliary power point 1 84 30A 4x4 shift motor 85 30A Heated cooled seats 86 25A ABS coil feed 87 20A Auxiliary power point 5 88 Not used 89 40A Starter motor 90 25A Trailer tow battery charge 91 Not used 92 20A Auxiliary power point 4 93 20A Auxiliary power point 3 94 25A Upfitter 1 ...

Page 334: ...the full functionality of the monitoring system all road wheels equipped with tire pressure monitoring sensors must be mounted on the vehicle If your vehicle is equipped with TPMS have a flat serviced by an authorized dealer in order to prevent damage to the TPMS sensors refer to Tire pressure monitoring system TPMS in the Tires Wheels and Loading chapter Replace the spare tire with a road tire as...

Page 335: ...erent in brand size or appearance from the road tires and wheels and can be one of three types 1 T type mini spare This spare tire begins with the letter T for tire size and may have Temporary Use Only molded in the sidewall 2 Full size dissimilar spare with label on wheel This spare tire has a label on the wheel that states THIS TIRE AND WHEEL FOR TEMPORARY USE ONLY When driving with one of the d...

Page 336: ... the vehicle with the dissimilar spare tire wheel The usage of a full size dissimilar spare tire wheel can lead to impairment of the following Handling stability and braking performance Comfort and noise Ground clearance and parking at curbs Winter weather driving capability Wet weather driving capability All Wheel driving capability if applicable Load leveling adjustment if applicable When drivin...

Page 337: ...Tires Wheel and Loading chapter Replace the spare tire with the road tire as soon as possible Stopping and securing the vehicle WARNING To help prevent the vehicle from moving when you change a tire be sure the parking brake is set then block in both directions the wheel that is diagonally opposite to the tire being changed Refer to the instruction sheet located under the jack tool kit for detaile...

Page 338: ...heel chock only available on Single Rear Wheel SRW vehicles equipped with a diesel engine Regular cab Fastened to floor behind driver seat SuperCab Fastened to floor under rear seat Crew Cab Fastened to floor behind rear seat at driver side Key and spare tire lock In the glove box Removing the spare tire with spare tire carrier only 1 The following tools are required to remove the spare tire one h...

Page 339: ...umper hole and into the guide tube The key and lock will engage with a slight push and counterclockwise turn Some resistance will be felt when turning the jack handle assembly 4 Turn the handle counterclockwise and lower the spare tire until you can slide the tire rearward and the cable is slack 5 Remove the retainer through the center of the wheel Roadside Emergencies 339 2012 F 250 350 450 550 f...

Page 340: ...ot prevent the vehicle from moving or slipping off the jack even if the transmission is in P Park WARNING To prevent the vehicle from moving when you change a tire be sure the parking brake is set then block in both directions the wheel that is diagonally opposite other side and end of the vehicle to the tire being changed WARNING If the vehicle slips off the jack you or someone else could be seri...

Page 341: ...h to remove any wheel trim 4 Loosen each wheel lug nut one half turn counterclockwise but do not remove them until the wheel is raised off the ground The following steps apply to F 250 F 350 Single Rear Wheel SRW vehicles only 5 Insert the hooked end of the jack handle into the jack and use the handle to slide the jack under the vehicle 6 Position the jack according to the following guides Front 4...

Page 342: ...n the outboard side of the differential Front passenger side 4x4 Note View shown from the rear of the vehicle to clearly identify the jack point Place the jack directly under the axle Rear Roadside Emergencies 342 2012 F 250 350 450 550 f23 Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus ...

Page 343: ... and single rear wheel vehicles If replacing an inboard rear tire on dual rear wheel vehicles the valve stem must be facing outward If replacing the outboard wheel the valve stem must be facing inward Reinstall the lug nuts until the wheel is snug against the hub Do not fully tighten the lug nuts until the wheel has been lowered 10 Lower the wheel by turning the jack handle counterclockwise Go to ...

Page 344: ...nto the flat area on the outboard side of the differential housing Front passenger side 4x4 F 350 DRW Note View shown from the rear of the vehicle to clearly identify the jack point Note Place the jack directly under axle and inboard of the radius arm so that the jack clears the radius arm Roadside Emergencies 344 2012 F 250 350 450 550 f23 Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus ...

Page 345: ... Front F 450 F 550 Rear F 350 DRW Rear F 450 F 550 Roadside Emergencies 345 2012 F 250 350 450 550 f23 Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus ...

Page 346: ...ard wheel the valve stem must be facing inward Reinstall the lug nuts until the wheel is snug against the hub Do not fully tighten the lug nuts until the wheel has been lowered 17 Lower the wheel by slowly turning the release valve counterclockwise Opening the release valve slowly will provide a more controlled rate of descent The following steps apply to all vehicles 18 Remove the jack and fully ...

Page 347: ...ing 21 Unblock the wheels The following step applies to F 250 F 350 Single Rear Wheel SRW vehicles only 22 When installing the wheel center ornaments ensure that the ornament retention towers on the back side of the ornament are aligned with the studs lug nuts The retention towers are designed to be installed over the studs nuts and retain to the flange on the lug nut Roadside Emergencies 347 2012...

Page 348: ...r become loose with minimal force or impact Installing dual rear wheel ornaments 1 Align the ornament with the lug nuts 1 is the clip and 2 is the flange 2 Hold the ornament so that all of the retention clips are sitting on the flange of the lug nuts 3 Use your hand or rubber mallet to tap the ornament in a star pattern There should be an even gap between the ornament and the wheel 1 2 Roadside Em...

Page 349: ... reattaching it to the vehicle with a tether perform these steps first then proceed with the steps following 1 Place the tire on end with the valve stem facing toward the front of the vehicle 2 Place the tether into the bolt holes in the wheel and attach the lug nut using the lug winch 3 Lay the tire on the ground with the valve stem facing in the direction specified on the tire changing instructi...

Page 350: ...tire 7 Repeat this tightness check procedure when servicing the spare tire pressure every six months per scheduled maintenance information or at any time that the spare tire is disturbed through service of other components 8 If removed install the spare tire lock if equipped into the bumper drive tube with the spare tire lock key if equipped and jack handle WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS On v...

Page 351: ... wheels without correct metal to metal contact at the wheel mounting surfaces can cause the wheel nuts to loosen and the wheel to come off while the vehicle is in motion resulting in loss of control Inspect the wheel pilot hole 1 and mounting surface prior to installation Remove any visible corrosion or loose particles JUMP STARTING WARNING The gases around the battery can explode if exposed to fl...

Page 352: ...t supply to start your vehicle 2 Do not disconnect the battery of the disabled vehicle as this could damage the vehicle s electrical system 3 Park the booster vehicle close to the hood of the disabled vehicle making sure the two vehicles do not touch Set the parking brake on both vehicles and stay clear of the engine cooling fan and other moving parts 4 Check all battery terminals and remove any e...

Page 353: ...manifold or electrical components as grounding points WARNING Do not connect the end of the second cable to the negative terminal of the battery to be jumped A spark may cause an explosion of the gases that surround the battery Ensure that the cables are clear of fan blades belts moving parts of both engines or any fuel delivery system parts Jump starting 1 Start the engine of the booster vehicle ...

Page 354: ...egative terminal of the booster vehicle s battery 3 Remove the jumper cable from the positive terminal of the booster vehicle s battery 4 Remove the jumper cable from the positive terminal of the disabled vehicle s battery After the disabled vehicle has been started and the jumper cables removed allow it to idle for several minutes so the engine computer can relearn its idle conditions D A B C 4 D...

Page 355: ...els on the ground and the rear wheels off the ground using a wheel lift On 4x4 vehicles it is recommended that your vehicle be towed using flatbed equipment with all the wheels off the ground However a wheel lift may be used to lift the rear of the vehicle so long as depending on vehicle configurations the following preparations are met On Electronic Shift On the Fly ESOF vehicles the 4x4 control ...

Page 356: ...rocedures for your vehicle If the vehicle is towed by other means or incorrectly vehicle damage may occur Emergency towing In case of a roadside emergency with a disabled vehicle without access to wheel dollies car hauling trailer or flatbed transport vehicle your vehicle regardless of transmission powertrain configuration can be flat towed all wheels on the ground under the following conditions V...

Page 357: ... be made using Ford or Motorcraft威 parts or remanufactured or other parts that are authorized by Ford Away from home If you are away from home when your vehicle needs service contact the Ford Customer Relationship Center or use the online resources listed below to find the nearest authorized dealer In the United States Mailing address Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center P O Box 6248 De...

Page 358: ...lable when contacting a Customer Relationship Center Vehicle Identification Number VIN Your telephone number home and business The name of the authorized dealer and city where located The vehicle s current odometer reading In some states you must directly notify Ford in writing before pursuing remedies under your state s warranty laws Ford is also allowed a final repair attempt in some states In t...

Page 359: ...h or serious bodily injury OR 2 Four or more repair attempts are made on the same nonconformity a defect or condition that substantially impairs the use value or safety of the vehicle OR 3 The vehicle is out of service for repair of nonconformities for a total of more than 30 calendar days not necessarily all at one time In the case of 1 or 2 above the consumer must also notify the manufacturer of...

Page 360: ...where all findings of the BBB Auto Line dispute and decision are admissible in the court action Should you choose to accept the BBB AUTO LINE decision Ford is then bound by the decision and must comply with the decision within 30 days of receipt of your acceptance letter BBB AUTO LINE Application Using the information provided below please call or write to request a program application You will be...

Page 361: ...ns are fast fair and final as the arbitrator s award is binding on both you and Ford of Canada CAMVAP services are available in all Canadian territories and provinces For more information without charge or obligation call your CAMVAP Provincial Administrator directly at 1 800 207 0685 or visit www camvap ca GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U S AND CANADA Before exporting your vehicle to a foreign co...

Page 362: ... are traveling or living in Puerto Rico contact the nearest authorized dealer If the authorized dealer cannot help you contact Ford International Business Development Inc Customer Relationship Center P O Box 11957 Caparra Heights Station San Juan Puerto Rico 00922 1957 Telephone 800 841 FORD 3673 FAX 313 390 0804 Email prcac ford com www ford com pr If your vehicle must be serviced while you are t...

Page 363: ...ADDITIONAL OWNER S LITERATURE To order the publications in this portfolio contact Helm Incorporated at HELM INCORPORATED P O Box 07150 Detroit Michigan 48207 Or to order a free publication catalog call toll free 1 800 782 4356 Monday Friday 8 00 a m 6 00 p m EST Helm Incorporated can also be reached by their website www helminc com Items in this catalog may be purchased by credit card check or mon...

Page 364: ... dealer or Ford Motor Company To contact NHTSA you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll free at 1 888 327 4236 TTY 1 800 424 9153 go to http www safercar gov or write to Administrator 1200 New Jersey Avenue Southeast Washington D C 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http www safercar gov REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS CANADA ONLY If you believe that your vehi...

Page 365: ...vehicle s paintwork and trim over time Use Motorcraft威 Bug and Tar Remover ZC 42 which is available from your authorized dealer Remove any exterior accessories such as antennas before entering a car wash Suntan lotions and insect repellents can damage any painted surface if these substances come in contact with your vehicle wash off as soon as possible If your vehicle is equipped with running boar...

Page 366: ...HEEL COVERS Aluminum wheels and wheel covers are coated with a clear coat paint finish In order to maintain their shine Clean weekly with Motorcraft威 Wheel and Tire Cleaner which is available from your authorized dealer Heavy dirt and brake dust accumulation may require agitation with a sponge Rinse thoroughly with a strong stream of water Never apply any cleaning chemical to hot or warm wheel rim...

Page 367: ... or other engine components Spray Motorcraft威 Engine Shampoo and Degreaser ZC 20 on all parts that require cleaning and pressure rinse clean Never wash or rinse the engine while it is hot or running water in the running engine may cause internal damage Never wash or rinse any ignition coil spark plug wire or spark plug well or the area in and around these locations Cover the highlighted areas to p...

Page 368: ...t wipe properly substances on the vehicle s glass or the wiper blades may be the cause These may include hot wax treatments used by commercial car washes water repellant coatings tree sap or other organic contamination these contaminants may cause squeaking or chatter noise from the blades and streaking and smearing of the windshield To clean these items follow these tips The windshield rear windo...

Page 369: ...e windshield reflection Be certain to wash or wipe your hands clean if you have been in contact with certain products such as insect repellent and suntan lotion in order to avoid possible damage to the interior painted surfaces Do not use household or glass cleaners as these may damage the finish of the instrument panel interior trim and cluster lens Do not allow air fresheners and hand sanitizers...

Page 370: ...or glossy plastic surfaces When cleaning the high gloss areas Do not use paper towels or newspaper Do not use silicone or Teflon威 PTFE based products Dust the high gloss areas with a clean dry cloth or use Motorcraft威 Dusting Cloth ZC 24 For general cleaning use mild soapy water and a soft damp cloth then dry with a clean dry cloth For removal of fine scuffs and scratches use Scotch Brite Microfib...

Page 371: ...SEATS IF EQUIPPED EXCEPT FOR THE KING RANCH姞 EDITION For King Ranch威 leather seats refer to a separate section in this chapter Clean spills and stains as quickly as possible For routine cleaning wipe the surface with a soft damp cloth For more thorough cleaning wipe the surface with a mild soap and water solution In Canada use Motorcraft威 Vinyl Cleaner CXC 93 Dry the area with a soft cloth If the ...

Page 372: ... Markings Because the leather in the seat comes from genuine steer hides there will be evidence of naturally occurring markings such as small scars These markings give character to the seating covers and should be considered as proof of a genuine leather product In order to lessen the appearance of certain scratches and other wear marks apply conditioner on the affected area following the same ins...

Page 373: ...made from high quality materials that meet or exceed rigid specifications For best results use the following products or products of equivalent quality Motorcraft威 Bug and Tar Remover ZC 42 Motorcraft威 Custom Bright Metal Cleaner ZC 15 Motorcraft威 Detail Wash ZC 3 A Motorcraft威 Dusting Cloth ZC 24 Motorcraft威 Engine Shampoo and Degreaser U S only ZC 20 Motorcraft威 Engine Shampoo Canada only CXC 66...

Page 374: ...rformance in your vehicle PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE Do not work on a hot engine Make sure that nothing gets caught in moving parts Do not work on a vehicle with the engine running in an enclosed space unless you are sure you have enough ventilation Keep all open flames and other burning material such as cigarettes away from the battery and all fuel related parts Working with the engi...

Page 375: ... Block the wheels OPENING THE HOOD 1 Inside the vehicle pull the hood release handle located under the bottom left corner of the instrument panel 2 Go to the front of the vehicle to release the auxiliary latch located at the top center of the grille Slide the handle left to release the auxiliary latch 3 Lift the hood until the lift cylinders hold it open Maintenance and Specifications 375 2012 F 2...

Page 376: ...r fluid reservoir 2 Engine oil dipstick 3 Automatic transmission fluid dipstick 4 Brake fluid reservoir 5 Engine coolant reservoir 6 Power distribution box 7 Air filter assembly 8 Power steering fluid reservoir 9 Engine oil filler cap 10 Battery 1 2 3 4 5 6 10 9 8 7 Maintenance and Specifications 376 2012 F 250 350 450 550 f23 Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus ...

Page 377: ...dipstick 4 Engine oil filler cap 5 Engine oil dipstick 6 Power steering fluid reservoir 7 Brake fluid reservoir 8 Engine coolant reservoir 9 Air filter assembly 10 Power distribution box 1 2 3 5 6 7 8 9 10 4 Maintenance and Specifications 377 2012 F 250 350 450 550 f23 Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus ...

Page 378: ...the vehicle s paint finish wiper blades or washer system WARNING If you operate your vehicle in temperatures below 40 F 5 C use washer fluid with antifreeze protection Failure to use washer fluid with antifreeze protection in cold weather could result in impaired windshield vision and increase the risk of injury or accident CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES 1 Pull the wiper arm away from the vehicle Pry o...

Page 379: ...sure the gearshift is securely latched in P Park 4 Open the hood Protect yourself from engine heat 5 Locate and carefully remove the engine oil dipstick 6 2L 6 8L gasoline engines only for diesel engine information refer to the diesel supplement 6 Wipe the dipstick clean Insert the dipstick fully then remove it again If the oil level is between the two holes the oil level is acceptable DO NOT ADD ...

Page 380: ... turn until three clicks are heard or until the cap is fully seated To avoid possible oil loss DO NOT operate the vehicle with the engine oil level dipstick and or the engine oil filler cap removed Engine oil and filter recommendations Look for this certification trademark 6 2L 6 8L gasoline engines only For diesel engine information refer to the diesel supplement Use SAE 5W 20 engine oil Only use...

Page 381: ...rial and design specifications start up engine noises or knock may be experienced It is recommended you use the appropriate Motorcraft威 oil filter or another with equivalent performance for your engine application BATTERY WARNING This vehicle may be equipped with more than one battery removal of cable from only one battery does not disconnect the vehicle electrical system Be sure to disconnect cab...

Page 382: ...ways shield your face and protect your eyes Always provide proper ventilation WARNING When lifting a plastic cased battery excessive pressure on the end walls could cause acid to flow through the vent caps resulting in personal injury and or damage to the vehicle or battery Lift the battery with a battery carrier or with your hands on opposite corners WARNING Keep batteries out of reach of childre...

Page 383: ...new battery has been installed the clock and radio settings must be reset once the battery is reconnected ENGINE COOLANT Checking engine coolant The concentration and level of engine coolant should be checked at the intervals listed in scheduled maintenance information The coolant concentration should be maintained at 50 50 coolant and distilled water For best results coolant concentration should ...

Page 384: ... engine coolant in this chapter Note Automotive fluids are not interchangeable do not use engine coolant antifreeze or windshield washer fluid outside of its specified function and vehicle location Adding engine coolant When adding coolant make sure it is a 50 50 mixture of engine coolant and distilled water Add the mixture to the coolant reservoir when the engine is cool until the appropriate fil...

Page 385: ...e Water alone without engine coolant can cause engine damage from corrosion overheating or freezing Do not use alcohol methanol brine or any engine coolants mixed with alcohol or methanol antifreeze coolant Alcohol and other liquids can cause engine damage from overheating or freezing Do not add extra inhibitors or additives to the coolant These can be harmful and compromise the corrosion protecti...

Page 386: ...and adjust the concentration It may take several drains and additions to obtain a 50 50 coolant concentration Whenever coolant has been added the coolant level in the coolant reservoir should be checked the next few times you drive the vehicle If necessary add enough 50 50 concentration of engine coolant and distilled water to bring the liquid level to the proper level If you have to add more than...

Page 387: ...nths If you drive in extremely hot climates It is still necessary to maintain the coolant concentration above 40 NEVER decrease the coolant concentration below 40 Decreased engine coolant concentrations below 40 will decrease the corrosion freeze protection characteristics of the engine coolant and may cause engine damage If available refer to the chart on the coolant container to ensure the coola...

Page 388: ...rature and the engine will completely shut down causing steering and braking effort to increase Once the engine temperature cools the engine can be re started Take your vehicle to an authorized dealer as soon as possible to minimize engine damage When fail safe mode is activated You have limited engine power when in the fail safe mode so drive the vehicle with caution The vehicle will not be able ...

Page 389: ...depend on the vehicle loading towing grade ambient temperature and other factors If this occurs there is no need to pull off the road The vehicle can continue to be driven while this message is active WARNING To reduce the risk of collision and injury be prepared that the vehicle speed may reduce and the vehicle may not be able to accelerate with full power until the fluid temperatures reduce The ...

Page 390: ...ation refer to the diesel supplement WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE FUELS Important safety precautions WARNING Do not overfill the fuel tank The pressure in an overfilled tank may cause leakage and lead to fuel spray and fire WARNING The fuel system may be under pressure If the fuel filler cap is venting vapor or if you hear a hissing sound wait until it stops before completely removing the...

Page 391: ...ntion Failure to seek proper medical attention could lead to permanent injury Fuels can also be harmful if absorbed through the skin If fuel is splashed on the skin and or clothing promptly remove contaminated clothing and wash skin thoroughly with soap and water Repeated or prolonged skin contact with fuel liquid or vapor causes skin irritation Be particularly careful if you are taking Antabuse o...

Page 392: ...Starting in the Driving chapter Ethanol is more chemically active than gasoline It corrodes some metals and causes some plastic and rubber components to swell break down or become brittle and crack especially when mixed with gasoline Special materials and procedures have been developed for flexible fuel vehicles and the dispensers used by ethanol fuel providers WARNING Flexible fuel components and...

Page 393: ...eep the fuel pump nozzle in contact with the fuel container while filling DO NOT use a device that would hold the fuel pump handle in the fill position Fuel filler cap When fueling your vehicle 1 Turn the engine off 2 Carefully turn the filler cap counterclockwise until it spins off 3 Pull to remove the cap from the fuel filler pipe 4 To install the cap align the tabs on the cap with the notches o...

Page 394: ...s not a flexible fuel vehicle FFV then only use UNLEADED fuel or UNLEADED fuel blended with a maximum of 10 ethanol Do not use fuel ethanol E85 diesel methanol leaded fuel or any other fuel The use of leaded fuel is prohibited by law and could damage your vehicle Your vehicle was not designed to use fuel or fuel additives with metallic compounds including manganese based additives Note Use of any ...

Page 395: ...is recommended to fill the fuel tank with regular unleaded gasoline at each scheduled oil change Fuel quality Unleaded gasoline engines If you experience starting rough idle or hesitation driveability problems during a cold start try a different brand of Regular unleaded gasoline FFV engines If you experience starting rough idle or hesitation driveability problems during a cold start try a differe...

Page 396: ...eling to allow the fuel system to pump the fuel from the tank to the engine On restarting cranking time will take a few seconds longer than normal Normally adding 1 gallon 3 8L of fuel is enough to restart the engine If the vehicle is out of fuel and on a steep grade more than 1 gallon 3 8L may be required The service engine soon indicator may come on For more information on the service engine soo...

Page 397: ...e engine ignition switch to the off position prior to refueling an error in the reading will result if the engine is left running Use the same filling rate setting low medium high each time the tank is filled Allow no more than two automatic click offs when filling Always use fuel with the recommended octane rating Use a known quality gasoline preferably a national brand Have the vehicle loading a...

Page 398: ...l Anticipate stopping slowing down may eliminate the need to stop Sudden or hard accelerations may reduce fuel economy Slow down gradually Driving at reasonable speeds traveling at 55 mph 88 km h uses 15 less fuel than traveling at 65 mph 105 km h Revving the engine before turning it off may reduce fuel economy Using the air conditioner or defroster may reduce fuel economy You may want to turn off...

Page 399: ...ipped Using fuel blended with alcohol may lower fuel economy Fuel economy may decrease with lower temperatures during the first 8 10 miles 12 16 km of driving Driving on flat terrain offers improved fuel economy as compared to driving on hilly terrain Transmissions give their best fuel economy when operated in the top cruise gear and with steady pressure on the gas pedal Four wheel drive operation...

Page 400: ...otor Company parts in performance and durability Illumination of the service engine soon indicator charging system warning light or the temperature warning light fluid leaks strange odors smoke or loss of engine power could indicate that the emission control system is not working properly An improperly operating or damaged exhaust system may allow exhaust to enter the vehicle Have a damaged or imp...

Page 401: ...temporary malfunctions present the service engine soon indicator should stay off the next time the engine is started A driving cycle consists of a cold engine startup followed by mixed city highway driving No additional vehicle service is required If the service engine soon indicator remains on have your vehicle serviced at the first available opportunity Although some malfunctions detected by the...

Page 402: ...d highway driving may be performed 15 minutes of steady driving on an expressway highway followed by 20 minutes of stop and go driving with at least four 30 second idle periods Allow the vehicle to sit for at least eight hours without starting the engine Then start the engine and complete the above driving cycle The engine must warm up to its normal operating temperature Once started do not turn o...

Page 403: ...cts specifications and capacities in this chapter for the proper fluid type Be sure to put the cap back on the reservoir BRAKE FLUID Vacuum boost system Hydroboost system The fluid level will drop slowly as the brakes wear and will rise when the brake components are replaced Fluid levels between the top of the MIN and MAX lines are within the normal operating range there is no need to add fluid If...

Page 404: ...reaches normal operating temperature 2 Park the vehicle on a level surface and engage the parking brake 3 With the engine running parking brake engaged and your foot on the brake pedal move the gearshift lever through all of the gear ranges Allow sufficient time for each gear to engage 4 Latch the gearshift lever in P Park and leave the engine running 5 Remove the dipstick wiping it clean with a c...

Page 405: ...perating temperature 150 F 170 F 66 C 77 C on a level surface For vehicles equipped with 6 speed transmissions the fluid should be checked at normal operating temperature 180 F 200 F 82 C 93 C on a level surface The normal operating temperature can be reached after approximately 20 miles 30 km of driving Type A Type B ADD COLD HOT DO NOT ADD ADD COLD HOT DO NOT ADD Maintenance and Specifications 4...

Page 406: ... or possible damage High fluid levels can be caused by an overheating condition Adjusting automatic transmission fluid levels Before adding any fluid make sure the correct type is used The type of fluid used is normally indicated on the dipstick handle and also in the Maintenance product specifications and capacities section in this chapter Use of a non approved automatic transmission fluid may ca...

Page 407: ...ot use supplemental transmission fluid additives treatments or cleaning agents The use of these materials may affect transmission operation and result in damage to internal transmission components TRANSFER CASE FLUID IF EQUIPPED 1 Clean the filler plug 2 Remove the filler plug and inspect the fluid level Maintenance and Specifications 407 2012 F 250 350 450 550 f23 Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fu...

Page 408: ...e only the Motorcraft威 air filter element listed Refer to Motorcraft威 part numbers in this chapter The following procedure is for vehicles equipped with a gasoline engine If your vehicle is equipped with a diesel engine refer to the diesel supplement Note Do not start your engine with the air cleaner removed and do not remove it while the engine is running Changing the air filter element 1 Locate ...

Page 409: ...d then loosen the bolt on the air tube clamp so the clamp is no longer snug to the air tube It is not necessary to completely remove the clamp 4 Pull the air tube off from the air cleaner housing 5 Release the three clamps that secure the cover to the air filter housing Push the air filter cover toward the center of the vehicle and up slightly to release it Maintenance and Specifications 409 2012 ...

Page 410: ...hat the tabs on the edge are properly aligned into the slots 9 Slip the air tube onto the air filter housing and tighten the air tube clamp bolt snugly but do not overtighten it 10 Reconnect the mass air flow sensor electrical connector to the outlet tube Make sure the locking tab on the connector is in the locked position connector shown from below for clarity Maintenance and Specifications 410 2...

Page 411: ... to remove dirt grease oil tar or mud from exterior surfaces rear wheel housing and underside of front fenders See the Cleaning chapter for more information Periodically wash vehicles stored in exposed locations Touch up raw or primed metal to prevent rust Cover chrome and stainless steel parts with a thick coat of auto wax to prevent discoloration Re wax as necessary when the vehicle is washed Se...

Page 412: ...e are no cooling system leaks and fluid is at the recommended level Battery Check and recharge as necessary Keep connections clean If storing your vehicle for more than 30 days without recharging the battery it may be advisable to disconnect the battery cables to ensure battery charge is maintained for quick starting Note If battery cables are disconnected it will be necessary to reset memory feat...

Page 413: ...lacement see your authorized dealer Refer to the scheduled maintenance information for the appropriate intervals for changing the spark plugs Replace the spark plugs with ones that meet Ford material and design specifications for your vehicle such as Motorcraft威 or equivalent replacement parts The customer warranty may be void for any damage to the engine if such spark plugs are not used Maintenan...

Page 414: ...0 8 5 pints 4 0L Motorcraft威 SAE 75W 90 Synthetic Rear Axle Lubricant XY 75W90 QLS WSS M2C918 A Rear axle F 450 550 Dana S110 S130 14 0 pints 6 6L Motorcraft威 SAE 75W 140 Synthetic Rear Axle Lubricant XY 75W140 QL WSL M2C192 A Brake fluid Between MIN MAX on brake fluid reservoir Motorcraft威 High Performance DOT 3 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid PM 1 C WSS M6C62 A or WSS M6C65 A1 Engine coolant 6 2L V8 e...

Page 415: ...威 SAE 5W 20 Super Premium Motor Oil Canada Motorcraft威 SAE 5W 20 Synthetic Motor Oil Canada XO 5W20 QSP US XO 5W20 QFS US CXO 5W20 LSP12 Canada CXO 5W 20 LFS12 Canada WSS M2C945 A and API Certification Mark Engine oil includes filter change diesel engine Refer to the diesel supplement Fuel tank mid ship 28 gallons 106L Fuel tank plastic 35 gallons 132L Fuel tank Aft axle 40 gallons 151L Fuel tank ...

Page 416: ...emium Long Life Grease XG 1 C or XG 1 K WSD M1C227 A Power steering fluid Keep fluid level between MIN and MAX on reservoir Motorcraft威 MERCON威 V ATF XT 5 QM MERCON威 V Transfer case fluid 2 0 quarts 1 9L Motorcraft威 Transfer Case Fluid XL 12 Automatic transmission fluid 5 speed 3 17 5 quarts 16 6L 4 6 Motorcraft威 MERCON威 LV ATF XT 10 QLV MERCON威 LV Automatic transmission fluid 6 speed 3 18 5 quart...

Page 417: ...enance information to determine the correct service interval Automatic transmissions that require MERCON威 LV should only use MERCON威 LV fluid Use of any fluid other than the recommended fluid may cause transmission damage 4 Indicates only approximate dry fill capacity Some applications may vary based on cooler size and if equipped with an in tank cooler The amount of transmission fluid and fluid l...

Page 418: ... 7 2 6 5 4 8 1 6 5 10 2 7 3 8 4 9 Spark plug gap 0 041 0 047 inch 1 04 1 20 mm 0 039 0 043 inch 1 0 1 1 mm Ignition system Coil on plug Coil on plug Compression ratio 9 8 1 9 2 1 Engine drivebelt routing 6 2L V8 engine 6 8L V10 engine with A C Maintenance and Specifications 418 2012 F 250 350 450 550 f23 Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus ...

Page 419: ...ty Compliance Certification Label be affixed to a vehicle and prescribe where the Safety Compliance Certification Label may be located The Safety Compliance Certification Label is located on the structure by the trailing edge of the driver s door or the edge of the driver s door Maintenance and Specifications 419 2012 F 250 350 450 550 f23 Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus ...

Page 420: ...le Identification Number VIN contains the following information 1 World manufacturer identifier 2 Brake system Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR Restraint Devices and their location 3 Make vehicle line series body type 4 Engine type 5 Check digit 6 Model year 7 Assembly plant 8 Production sequence number XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Maintenance and Specifications 420 2012 F 250 350 450 550 f23 Owners Guide 1s...

Page 421: ... Certification Label The following table tells you which transmission each code represents Description Code Five speed automatic 5R110W T Six speed automatic 6R140 P Six speed automatic 6R140W W Maintenance and Specifications 421 2012 F 250 350 450 550 f23 Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus ...

Page 422: ...er provides you the greatest benefit 12 months or 12 000 miles 20 000 km whichever occurs first or the remainder of your new vehicle limited warranty Contact your dealer for details and a copy of the warranty The following is a list of several Ford Custom Accessories Not all accessories are available for all models For a complete listing of the accessories that are available for your vehicle pleas...

Page 423: ...GVWR or GAWR as indicated on the Safety Compliance Certification Label Consult your authorized dealer for specific weight information The Federal Communications Commission FCC and Canadian Radio Telecommunications Commission CRTC regulate the use of mobile communications systems such as two way radios telephones and theft alarms that are equipped with radio transmitters Any such equipment installe...

Page 424: ...an authorized and backed by Ford Motor Company That means you get Reliable quality service anywhere you go Factory trained technicians Ford Authorized Parts used with every covered repair Rental car reimbursement If your vehicle is kept overnight for covered repairs you are eligible for rental car coverage including Bumper to Bumper warranty repairs or manufacturer s recalls Transferable coverage ...

Page 425: ...e It covers regular checkups routine inspections preventive care and replacement of items that require periodic attention for normal wear Wiper blades Brake pads and linings Spark plugs except California Shock absorbers Clutch disc Belts and hoses Contact your selling Ford or Lincoln dealership today so they can customize a Ford Extended Service Plan that fits your driving lifestyle and budget Int...

Page 426: ...Ford Extended Service Plan 426 2012 F 250 350 450 550 f23 Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus ...

Page 427: ...ans available in various time distance and deductible combinations Each plan is tailored to fit your own driving needs including reimbursement for towing and rental When you purchase Ford ESP you receive added peace of mind protection throughout Canada and the United States provided by a network of participating Ford Motor Company dealers For more information visit your local Ford of Canada dealer...

Page 428: ...perform the required maintenance using genuine Ford parts They are committed to meeting your service needs and to assuring your continuing satisfaction Protecting your investment Maintenance is an investment that will pay dividends in the form of improved reliability durability and resale value To ensure the proper performance of your vehicle and its emission control systems it is imperative that ...

Page 429: ...d immediately by a qualified expert such as the factory trained technicians at your dealership Your vehicle s oils and fluids should be changed at the specified intervals or in conjunction with a repair Flushing is a viable way to change fluid for many vehicle sub systems during scheduled maintenance It is critical that systems are flushed only with new fluid that is the same as that required to f...

Page 430: ...e intervals indicated Service information and supporting specifications are provided in this owner s guide Any adverse condition should be brought to the attention of your dealer or qualified service technician as soon as possible for the proper service advice The owner maintenance service checks are generally not covered by warranties so you may be charged for labor parts or fluids used Engine oi...

Page 431: ...ehicle keeps running great Multi point inspection Recommended each visit Accessory drive belt s Half shaft dust boots if equipped Battery performance Horn operation Clutch operation if equipped Radiator cooler heater and A C hoses Engine air filter Suspension component for leaks or damage Exhaust system Steering and linkage Exterior lamps and hazard warning system operation Tires for wear and prop...

Page 432: ...ll as those things that may require future or immediate attention The multi point vehicle inspection is one more way to keep your vehicle running great Scheduled Maintenance 432 2012 F 250 350 450 550 f23 Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus ...

Page 433: ...D LOG The following section contains the Normal Schedule This schedule is presented at specific mileage kilometer intervals with exceptions noted Scheduled Maintenance 433 2012 F 250 350 450 550 f23 Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus ...

Page 434: ...arking brake Inspect engine cooling system concentration and hoses Inspect exhaust system and heat shields Inspect front axle and U joints lubricate if equipped with grease fittings 4WD vehicles Inspect half shaft boots if equipped Inspect steering linkage ball joints suspension tie rod ends driveshaft and U joints lubricate if equipped with grease fittings Torque rear U bolts Transit Connect Insp...

Page 435: ...hoses and parking brake Inspect engine cooling system concentration and hoses Inspect exhaust system and heat shields Inspect front axle and U joints lubricate if equipped with grease fittings 4WD vehicles Inspect half shaft boots if equipped Inspect steering linkage ball joints suspension tie rod ends driveshaft and U joints lubricate if equipped with grease fittings Torque rear U bolts Transit C...

Page 436: ...Dana axles Inspect accessory drive belt s 2 Every 150 000 miles 240 000 km Change automatic transmission fluid and filter except 5 speed TorqShift威 transmission filter not required on 6F35 6F50 DPS6 and AWF 21 transmissions consult dealer for requirements Change front axle fluid 4WD vehicles Change rear axle fluid RWD vehicles Change transfer case fluid 4WD vehicles Replace accessory drive belt s ...

Page 437: ...O HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE Scheduled Maintenance 437 2012 F 250 350 450 550 f23 Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fu...

Page 438: ... MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE Scheduled Maintenance 438 2012 F 250 350 450 550 f23 Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus ...

Page 439: ... MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE Scheduled Maintenance 439 2012 F 250 350 450 550 f23 Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus ...

Page 440: ...ervice as required Inspect and lubricate U joints See axle maintenance items under Exceptions Every 5 000 miles 8 000 km Inspect wheels and related components for abnormal noise wear looseness or drag Rotate tires inspect tires for wear and measure tread depth Every 5 000 miles 8 000 km or 6 months Change engine oil and filter Inspect and lubricate U joints Every 30 000 miles 48 000 km Change auto...

Page 441: ...wear and measure tread depth Every 5 000 miles 8 000 km or 6 months Inspect and lubricate U joints Every 5 000 miles 8 000 km 6 months or 200 engine hours Change engine oil and filter Every 30 000 miles 48 000 km Change automatic transmission fluid except 6R80 and TorqShift威 transmissions Replace front wheel bearing grease grease seals if non sealed bearings are used 2WD vehicles Every 60 000 mile...

Page 442: ...gine oil and filter Inspect and lubricate U joints Every 30 000 miles 48 000 km Change automatic transmission fluid except 6R80 and TorqShift威 transmissions Replace front wheel bearing grease grease seals if non sealed bearings are used 2WD vehicles Every 50 000 miles 80 000 km Change rear axle fluid F 450 550 only Every 60 000 miles 96 000 km Change transfer case fluid 4WD vehicles If equipped wi...

Page 443: ... Change automatic transmission fluid except 6R80 and TorqShift威 transmissions Replace front wheel bearing grease grease seals if non sealed bearings are used 2WD vehicles Every 50 000 miles 80 000 km Change rear axle fluid F 450 550 only Every 60 000 miles 96 000 km Change transfer case fluid 4WD vehicles If equipped with dual rear wheels rotate front wheels when specified rear wheels only if unus...

Page 444: ...DE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE Scheduled Maintenance 444 2012 F 250 350 450 550 f23 Owners Guide 1st Printing US...

Page 445: ... MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE Scheduled Maintenance 445 2012 F 250 350 450 550 f23 Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus ...

Page 446: ...0 synthetic gear fluid meeting Ford specification WSL M2C192 A part number FITZ 19580 B or equivalent Add four ounces 118 mL of additive friction modifier XL 3 EST M2C118 A or equivalent for complete refill of Traction Lok rear axles The axle fluid should be changed anytime the axle has been submerged in water California fuel filter replacement If the vehicle is registered in California the Califo...

Page 447: ... conditions will require frequent inspection and replacement of the engine air filter and cabin air filter ENGINE COOLANT CHANGE RECORD Initial change 6 years or 105 000 miles 168 000 km whichever comes first After initial change Every 3 years or 45 000 miles 72 000 km Engine coolant change log DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER...

Page 448: ...omatic overdrive 291 fluid adding 404 fluid checking 404 fluid refill capacities 414 Selectshift SST 297 Auxiliary Input Jack 71 Auxiliary power point 103 Axle refill capacities 414 B Battery 381 acid treating emergencies 381 jumping a disabled battery 351 maintenance free 381 replacement specifications 413 servicing 381 Bed extender 130 Belt Minder威 180 Booster seats 215 Brakes 275 anti lock 275 ...

Page 449: ...g assistance outside the U S and Canada 361 Getting roadside assistance 322 Getting the service you need 357 Ordering additional owner s literature 363 Utilizing the Mediation Arbitration Program 361 D Daytime running lamps see Lamps 91 Defrost rear window and rearview mirrors 83 windshield 83 Dipstick automatic transmission fluid 404 engine oil 379 Driving under special conditions 300 312 316 san...

Page 450: ...r vehicle with fuel 390 393 397 filter specifications 390 413 fuel pump shut off 324 improving fuel economy 396 octane rating 394 395 418 quality 395 running out of fuel 396 safety information relating to automotive fuels 390 Fuel flex fuel vehicle FFV 390 394 395 Fuses 324 325 G Garage door opener 120 Gas cap see Fuel cap 393 Gas mileage see Fuel economy 396 Gauges 21 H Hazard flashers 323 Headla...

Page 451: ...lacing bulbs 95 97 99 LATCH anchors 210 Lights warning and indicator 14 anti lock brakes ABS 276 Loading instructions 255 Load limits 248 Locks autolock 141 childproof 145 doors 141 Lug nuts 350 Lumbar support seats 164 M Manual transmission fluid capacities 414 Message center 22 23 40 english metric button 28 system check button 28 warning messages 29 48 Mirrors 108 109 automatic dimming rearview...

Page 452: ...ditional transmitters 149 replacing the batteries 148 Remote start 150 Remote start climate operation 87 Reverse sensing system 300 Roadside assistance 322 S Safety belts see Safety restraints 172 174 176 178 179 Safety Canopy 189 190 Safety defects reporting 364 Safety restraints 172 174 176 178 179 Belt Minder威 180 extension assembly 179 for adults 174 176 178 for children 199 warning light and ...

Page 453: ...ignment 232 care 228 changing 334 337 340 checking the pressure 227 inflating 225 label 239 replacing 230 rotating 233 safety practices 231 sidewall information 234 snow tires and chains 247 spare tire 335 terminology 224 tire grades 223 treadwear 223 229 Towing 255 recreational towing 267 Trailer Brake Controller Integrated 260 trailer towing 255 wrecker 355 Traction control 278 Trailer Brake Con...

Page 454: ...ghts 14 Washer fluid 378 Water Driving through 318 Windows power 105 Windshield washer fluid and wipers 100 checking and adding fluid 378 replacing wiper blades 378 Wrecker towing 355 Index 454 2012 F 250 350 450 550 f23 Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus ...

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