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ENGINE
DATA
Engine
6.2L
V8
engine
6.8L
V10
engine
Cubic
inches
378
413
Required
fuel
87
octane
87
octane
Firing
order
1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8
1-6-5-10-2-7-3-8-4-9
Spark
plug
gap
0.039–0.043
inch
(1.0–1.1mm)
0.039–0.043
inch
(1.0–1.1mm)
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
404
201
1
F-250/350/450/550
(f23)
Owners
Guide,
1st
Printing
USA
(fus)
403
405
Table of Contents
Default Chapter
1
Table of Contents
1
Introduction
4
Safety and Environment Protection
5
Breaking-In Your Vehicle
6
Special Notices
6
Using Your Vehicle as an Ambulance
7
Service Data Recording
8
Event Data Recording
8
Vehicle Modification Data Recording
10
Cell Phone Use
10
Vehicle Symbol Glossary
12
Instrument Cluster
14
Warning Lights and Chimes
14
Base Instrument Cluster with Standard Measure Shown; Metric Similar
14
Optional Instrument Cluster with Standard Measure Shown; Metric Similar
14
Standard Message Center
15
Optional Message Center
15
Instrument Cluster
15
Diesel Warning Lights
20
Gauges
21
Base Cluster with Automatic Transmission Shown. Metric Similar
21
Message Center
22
Selectable Features
23
Info (Information Menu)
23
Trip A/B
23
XXX° (Outside Air Temperature) (if Equipped)
23
XX.X AVG MPG (L/100Km)
24
MPG (L/Km)
24
Timer
24
TBC GAIN (if Equipped)
24
System Check and Vehicle Feature Customization
25
Reset for System Check
25
Oil Life
25
Reset for Calibration
27
Compass Zone/Calibration Adjustment
27
System Warnings
29
Optional Message Center (if Equipped)
40
Main Menu
41
Gauge Mode
41
Fuel Economy
42
Truck Apps (if Equipped)
43
Settings
45
Information
47
Exterior Temperature/Compass/Transmission Indicator Displays
48
System Warnings and Status Messages
48
Entertainment Systems
60
AM/FM Stereo System (if Equipped)
60
Audio Systems
60
AM/FM Stereo Single CD/Satellite-Compatible Sound System
62
Auxiliary Input Jack (if Equipped)
69
Required Equipment
69
To Play Your Portable Music Player Using the Auxiliary Input Jack
69
Troubleshooting
70
General Audio Information
71
Radio Frequencies
71
Radio Reception Factors
71
USB Port (if Equipped)
71
CD/CD Player Care
72
MP3 Track and Folder Structure
73
Sample MP3 Structure
74
Satellite Radio Information (if Equipped)
74
Navigation System
77
Sync
77
Climate Controls
78
Manual Heating and Air Conditioning
78
Single Zone Climate Control
78
Operating Tips
79
For Maximum Cooling Performance (MAX A/C)
80
Dual Electronic Automatic Temperature Control
81
For Maximum Cooling Performance
84
Rear Window Defroster
84
Automatic Climate Control
85
Manual Climate Control
85
Remote Start Climate Operation
85
Lights
86
Autolamp Control (if Equipped)
86
Autolamps - Programmable Exit Delay
86
Headlamp Control
86
Flash-To-Pass
87
Fog Lamp Control (if Equipped)
87
High Beams
87
Aiming the Headlamps
88
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) (if Equipped)
88
Panel Dimmer Control
88
Vertical Aim Adjustment
89
Interior Lamps
90
Map Lamps (if Equipped)
90
Turn Signal Control
90
Bulb Replacement
91
Lamp Assembly Condensation
91
Replacing Exterior Bulbs
92
Replacing Headlamps, Park Lamps, Turn Lamps
92
Replacing Brake/Tail/Turn/Back-Up Lamp Bulbs (Pick-Ups Only)
94
Replacing Brake/Tail/Turn/Back-Up Lamp Bulbs (Chassis Cabs Only)
95
Replacing Cargo Lamp and High-Mount Brakelamp Bulbs
95
Replacing Front Clearance and Identification Lamp Bulbs
95
Replacing Fog Lamp Bulbs (if Equipped)
96
Replacing License Plate Lamp Bulbs
96
Driver Controls
97
Multi-Function Lever
97
Windshield Wiper/Washer Control
97
Illuminated Visor Mirror
98
Steering Wheel Adjustment
98
Tilt/Telescope Steering Wheel
98
Center Console
99
Overhead Console
99
Storage Compartment (if Equipped)
99
Auxiliary Power Point (12V DC)
100
Power Point (110V AC) (if Equipped)
101
Power Windows
102
Accessory Delay
103
One-Touch down
103
Power Sliding Back Window (if Equipped)
103
Window Lock (if Equipped)
103
Automatic Dimming Interior Rear View Mirror (if Equipped)
104
Exterior Mirrors
104
Interior Mirror
104
Power Side View Mirrors (if Equipped)
104
Fold-Away Mirrors
105
Heated Outside Mirrors
105
Powerfold Mirrors (if Equipped)
105
Memory Mirrors (if Equipped)
107
Telescoping Mirrors (if Equipped)
107
Clearance Lamps (if Equipped)
108
Mirror-Mounted Side Turn Signal Indicator (if Equipped)
108
Power Adjustable Foot Pedals
108
Setting Speed Control
109
Speed Control
109
Using Speed Control
109
Disengaging a Set Speed
110
Increasing Speed While Using Speed Control
110
Reducing Speed While Using Speed Control
110
Resuming a Set Speed
110
Audio Control Features
111
Steering Wheel Controls
111
Upfitter Controls
112
Moon Roof
114
Car2U Home Automation System (if Equipped)
115
Universal Garage Door Opener
115
Rolling Code Programming
116
Types of Garage Door Openers (Rolling Code and Fixed Code)
116
Fixed Code Programming
118
Erasing the Car2U Home Automation System Buttons
119
Positive Retention Floor Mat
120
Tailgate Lock
121
Tailgate Removal
121
Tailgate Step (if Equipped)
122
Bed Extender (if Equipped)
123
Locks and Security
126
Keys
126
Mykey™
126
Mykey™ Restricted Features
127
Create a Mykey™
127
Programming Mykey™ Optional Settings
128
Disable Mykey™
129
Check Mykey™ System Status
129
Using Mykey™ with Remote Start Systems
130
Vehicles Equipped with Traditional Keys
130
Vehicles Equipped with Intelligent Access Key (Push Button Start)
130
Troubleshooting
132
Power Door Locks
134
Smart Locks (if Equipped)
134
Autolock Feature (if Equipped)
134
Deactivating/Activating Autolock Feature
135
Power Door Lock Switch Autolock Enable/Disable Procedure
135
Keyless Entry Keypad Autolock Enable/Disable Procedure
136
Autounlock Feature (if Equipped)
136
Deactivating/Activating Autounlock Feature
136
Power Door Lock Switch Autounlock Enable/Disable Procedure
137
Keyless Entry Keypad Autounlock Enable/Disable Procedure
137
Childroof Door Locks
138
Remote Entry System
138
Two Step Door Unlocking
139
One Step Door Unlocking
139
Switching from Two Step to One Step Door Unlocking
140
Locking the Doors
140
Car Finder
140
Sounding a Panic Alarm
140
Deprogramming Memory Feature from Transmitter
141
Replacing the Battery
141
Replacing Lost Integrated Keyhead Transmitters (Ikts)
142
How to Reprogram Your Integrated Keyhead Transmitters (Ikts)
142
Illuminated Entry
142
Remote Start (if Equipped)
143
Starting the Engine with Remote Start
144
Extending the Engine Run Time
144
Turning the Engine off after Using Remote Start
144
Securicode Keyless Entry System
145
Programming a Personal Entry Code and Keypad Association to Memory Seats, Mirrors and Pedals
145
Erasing Personal Code
145
Anti-Scan Feature
146
Unlocking and Locking the Doors Using Keyless Entry
146
Securilock Passive Anti-Theft System
146
Automatic Arming
147
Automatic Disarming
147
Replacement Keys
147
Programming Spare Keys
147
Perimeter Alarm System
148
Arming the System
149
Disarming the System
149
Triggering the Anti-Theft System
149
Seating and Safety Restraints
150
Front Seating
150
Adjustable Head Restraints
150
Front Row Center Non-Adjustable Head Restraint (if Equipped)
153
Front Seat
154
20 Percent Front Seat Armrest and Console (if Equipped)
155
Adjusting the Front Power Seat (if Equipped)
156
Power Recline (if Equipped)
157
Using the Power Lumbar Support (if Equipped)
157
Using the Manual Lumbar Support
157
Heated and Cooled Seats (if Equipped)
158
Climate Controlled Seats Air Filter Replacement (if Equipped)
159
Memory Seats/Power Mirrors/Adjustable Pedals (if Equipped)
160
Easy-Access/Easy-Out Feature (if Equipped)
161
Deactivating/Activating the Easy Access/Easy out Feature
161
Rear Seats
162
Non-Adjustable Second-Row Head Restraints
162
Folding up the Rear Seats (Supercab)
163
Returning the Seat to Seating Position
163
Folding the Rear Seatback (Crew Cab)
164
Folding up the Rear Seat Cushion
164
Returning the Seat to the Seating Position
164
Rear Center Armrest (if Equipped)
165
Rear under Seat Storage (if Equipped) (Crew Cab)
165
Safety Restraints Precautions
166
Combination Lap and Shoulder Belts
167
Restraint of Pregnant Women
168
Vehicle Sensitive Mode
168
Belt Sensitive Mode
168
Automatic Locking Mode
169
How to Use the Automatic Locking Mode
169
How to Disengage the Automatic Locking Mode
170
Energy Management Feature
170
Safety Belt Pretensioner
170
Safety Belt Extension Assembly
171
Front Safety Belt Height Adjustment
171
Safety Belt Warning Light and Indicator Chime
172
Conditions of Operation
172
Belt-Minder
172
Deactivating/Activating the Belt-Minder Feature (Driver Only)
174
Belt-Minder Activation and Deactivation Procedure
175
Airbag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
176
Important SRS Precautions
176
Children and Airbags
177
How Does the Airbag Supplemental Restraint System Work?
178
Seat-Mounted Side Airbag System (if Equipped)
180
How Does the Side Airbag System Work?
181
Safety Canopy System (if Equipped)
182
How Does the Safety Canopy System Work?
183
Determining if the System Is Operational
185
SOS Post-Crash Alert System™
185
Passenger Airbag ON/OFF Switch (if Equipped)
186
Turning the Passenger Airbag off
186
Turning the Passenger Airbag Back on
187
NHTSA Deactivation Criteria (Excluding Canada)
188
Transport Canada Deactivation Criteria (Canada Only)
189
Important Child Restraint Precautions
190
Recommendations for Attaching Child Safety Restraints for Children
192
Transporting Children
194
Safety Seats for Children
195
Infant And/Or Toddler Seats
195
Installing the Child Safety Seat
196
Attaching Child Safety Seats with Tether Straps
202
Attaching Child Safety Seats with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) Attachments
202
Tether Strap Attachment
204
Tether Strap Attachment (Rear Supercab Only)
205
Child Booster Seats
207
When Children Should Use Booster Seats
207
Types of Booster Seats
208
The Importance of Shoulder Belts
210
Child Restraint and Safety Belt Maintenance
210
Tires, Wheels and Loading
212
4WD and AWD Systems (if Equipped)
212
Notice to Utility Vehicle and Truck Owners
212
Vehicle Characteristics
212
How Your Vehicle Differs from Other Vehicles
213
Information about Uniform Tire Quality Grading
214
Temperature a B C
215
Traction AA a B C
215
Treadwear
215
Glossary of Tire Terminology
216
Tires
216
Inflating Your Tires
217
Tire Inflation
217
Tire Inflation Information
219
Inspecting Your Tires and Wheel Valve Stems
220
Tire Care
220
Damage
221
Tire Wear
221
Tire Replacement Requirements
222
U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN)
222
Safety Practices
223
Highway Hazards
224
Tire and Wheel Alignment
224
Tire Rotation
225
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall
227
Information on “P” Type Tires
227
Additional Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall for “LT” Type Tires
230
Information on “T” Type Tires
231
Location of the Tire Label
231
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
232
Changing Tires with TPMS
233
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
233
When Your Temporary Spare Tire Is Installed
233
When You Believe Your System Is Not Operating Properly
234
How Temperature Affects Your Tire Pressure
235
When Inflating Your Tires
235
Overview
236
Performing the TPMS Reset Procedure
236
TPMS Reset Procedure
236
TPMS Reset Tips
236
Snow Tires and Chains
238
Vehicle Loading - with and Without a Trailer
239
Steps for Determining the Correct Load Limit
245
Special Loading Instructions for Owners of Pick-Up Trucks and Utility-Type Vehicles
246
Trailer Towing
247
Hitch Rating
248
Hitches
248
Preparing to Tow
248
Weight-Distributing Hitch
249
Fifth-Wheel and Gooseneck Hitch Ratings
250
Fifth-Wheel and Gooseneck Towing
250
Fifth-Wheel Trailer Hitch (if Equipped)
250
Safety Chains
250
Integrated Trailer Brake Controller (if Equipped)
251
Trailer Brake Controller-Integrated
251
Procedure for Adjusting GAIN
253
Driving While You Tow
255
Trailer Lamps
255
General
256
Loading
256
Servicing after Towing
256
Trailer Towing Safety Tips
256
Backing-Up
257
Braking
257
Launching or Retrieving a Boat
257
Recreational Towing
258
Driving
259
Starting
259
Positions of the Ignition
259
Preparing to Start Your Vehicle
259
Important Safety Precautions
260
Starting the Engine
261
Cold Weather Starting (Flexible Fuel Vehicles Only)
262
If the Engine Fails to Start Using the Preceding Instructions (Flexible Fuel Vehicles Only)
262
Guarding against Exhaust Fumes
262
Important Ventilating Information
263
Engine Block Heater (if Equipped)
263
How to Use the Engine Block Heater
264
Brakes
265
Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
265
Using ABS
265
Brake Assist
265
ABS Warning Lamp
266
Parking Brake
266
Engine Only Traction Control (All Dual Rear Wheel (DRW) Vehicles)
267
Advancetrac with Roll Stability Control (RSC) Stability Enhancement System (All Single Rear Wheel (SRW) Vehicles)
268
Traction Control System (TCS)
270
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
271
Roll Stability Control™ (RSC)
272
Switching off Advancetrac with RSC
272
Trailer Sway Control
274
Disabling Trailer Sway Control
274
Hill Descent Control
275
Enabling Hill Descent Control and Setting the Descent Speed
275
Hill Descent Modes
276
Steering
276
Electronic Locking Differential (ELD)
277
Activating the Electronic Locking Differential (ELD)
277
Preparing to Drive
278
Brake-Shift Interlock
279
Automatic Transmission Operation
281
Understanding the Shift Positions of the 5–Speed Automatic Transmission (if Equipped)
281
P (Park)
281
R (Reverse)
281
N (Neutral)
282
D (Overdrive) with Tow/Haul off
282
D (Overdrive) with Tow/Haul on
282
3 (Third)
283
2 (Second)
283
1 (First)
283
Forced Downshifts
283
M (Manual) Without Overdrive
285
Understanding Your Selectshift Automatic™ Transmission (SST) Gearshift Lever
286
Recommended Shift Speeds
287
Hill Assist Feature
287
Using the Hill Assist Feature
288
Activating the Hill Assist Feature
288
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck in Mud or Snow
288
Reverse Sensing System
289
Rearview Camera System
291
Night Time and Dark Area Use
293
Servicing
293
Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) Operation
293
Manual Shift on Stop (MSOS) 4X4 System (if Equipped)
293
Electronic Shift on the Fly (ESOF) 4X4 System (if Equipped)
294
4WD System Indicator Lights
295
Using a Manual Shift on Stop (MSOS) 4X4 System (if Equipped)
295
Shifting from 2H (2WD) to 4H (4X4 High)
296
Shifting from 4H (4X4 High) to 2H (2WD)
296
Shifting from 2H (2WD) or 4H (4X4 High) to 4L (4X4 Low)
296
Shifting from 4L (4X4 Low) to 4H (4X4 High) or 2H (2WD)
297
Using the N (Neutral) Position
297
Using the Electronic Shift 4WD System (if Equipped)
298
Shifting between 2H (4X2) and 4H (4X4 High)
298
Shifting To/From 4L (4X4 Low)
299
Driving Off-Road with Truck and Utility Vehicles
299
Basic Operating Principles
300
If Your Vehicle Goes off the Edge of the Pavement
300
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck
301
Emergency Maneuvers
301
Parking
302
4WD Systems
302
Normal Characteristics
302
Sand
303
Mud and Water
303
Driving on Hilly or Sloping Terrain
304
Driving on Snow and Ice
305
Maintenance and Modifications
306
Vehicle Used as a Stationary Power Source
306
Driving through Water
307
Snowplowing
307
Installing the Snowplow
307
Operating the Vehicle with the Snowplow Attached
308
Snowplowing with Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
309
Transmission Operation While Plowing
309
Roadside Emergencies
311
Getting Roadside Assistance
311
Using Roadside Assistance
312
Hazard Flasher Control
312
Fuel Pump Shut-Off
313
Fuses and Relays
313
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel
314
Standard Fuse Amperage Rating and Color
314
Coded Fuses Table
316
Power Distribution Box
319
Coded High-Current Fuses Table
319
Changing the Tires
323
Dissimilar Spare Tire/Wheel Information
324
Spare Tire Information
326
Stopping and Securing the Vehicle
326
Location of the Spare Tire and Tools
327
Removing the Spare Tire (with Spare Tire Carrier Only)
327
If Equipped with a Tether, Perform the Following Additional Steps
329
Tire Change Procedure
329
Installing Dual Rear Wheel Ornaments
336
Stowing the Flat/Spare Tire
338
Wheel Lug Nut Torque Specifications
339
Jump Starting
340
Preparing Your Vehicle
340
Connecting the Jumper Cables
341
Removing the Jumper Cables
342
Wrecker Towing
343
Emergency Towing
344
Customer Assistance
345
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)
351
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)
351
Cleaning
352
Washing the Exterior
352
Exterior Chrome
352
Waxing
353
Paint Chips
353
Aluminum Wheels and Wheel Covers
353
Engine
354
Plastic (Non-Painted) Exterior Parts
355
Windows and Wiper Blades
355
Instrument Panel/Interior Trim and Cluster Lens (Except Harley-Davidson)
356
Instrument Panel and Console (Harley-Davidson Only)
357
High Gloss Paint Area
357
Low Gloss Paint Area
357
Interior
357
Leather Seats
358
Leather Seats for the King Ranch Edition Only
358
Scratches
359
Conditioning
359
Underbody
359
Ford, Lincoln and Mercury Car Care Products
360
Maintenance and Specifications
361
Precautions When Servicing Your Vehicle
361
Service Recommendations
361
Working with the Engine Off/On
361
Engine Compartment
362
Opening the Hood
362
6.2L V8 Gasoline Engine
363
6.8L V10 Gasoline Engine
364
Changing the Wiper Blades
365
Winshield Washer Fluid
365
Checking the Engine Oil
366
Engine Oil
366
Adding Engine Oil
367
Engine Oil and Filter Recommendations
367
Use SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil
367
Battery
368
Checking Engine Coolant
370
Engine Coolant
370
Adding Engine Coolant
371
Recycled Engine Coolant
373
Coolant Refill Capacity
374
Severe Climates
374
What You Should Know about Fail-Safe Cooling (if Equipped)
374
How Fail-Safe Cooling Works
375
When Fail-Safe Mode Is Activated
375
Engine Fluid Temperature Management (Except 6.8L V10)
376
Fuel Filter
377
Fuel Information
377
What You Should Know about Automotive Fuels
377
Fuel Filler Cap
380
Refueling
380
Choosing the Right Fuel
381
FFV (Flex Fuel Vehicle) Fuel Cap
381
FFV Engine (if Equipped)
382
Fuel Quality
382
Octane Recommendations
382
Cleaner Air
383
Running out of Fuel
383
Essentials of Good Fuel Economy
384
Filling the Tank
384
Measuring Techniques
384
Calculating Fuel Economy
385
Driving Style — Good Driving and Fuel Economy Habits
385
Habits
385
Conditions
386
Maintenance
386
Emission Control System
387
On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)
388
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing
389
Power Steering Fluid
390
Brake Fluid
391
Checking Automatic Transmission Fluid (if Equipped)
391
Transmission Fluid
391
Correct Fluid Level
392
Low Fluid Level
392
Adjusting Automatic Transmission Fluid Levels
393
High Fluid Level
393
Air Filter
394
Transfer Case Fluid
394
Changing the Air Filter Element
395
Vehicle Storage
397
Motorcraft Part Numbers
399
Removing Vehicle from Storage
399
Maintenance Product Specifications and Capacities
400
Engine Data
404
Engine Drivebelt Routing
404
Identifying Your Vehicle
405
Safety Compliance Certification Label
405
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
406
Transmission Code Designations
407
Accessories
408
Ford Custom Accessories for Your Vehicle
408
Exterior Style
408
Interior Style
408
Lifestyle
409
Peace of Mind
409
Ford Extended Service Plan
411
Scheduled Maintenance Guide
415
Protecting Your Investment
415
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?
415
Convenience
416
Factory-Trained Technicians
416
Genuine Ford Parts and Service
416
Oil, Fluids and Flushing
416
Owner Checks and Services
417
Value Shopping for Your Vehicle’s Maintenance Needs
417
Multi-Point Inspection
418
Normal Scheduled Maintenance and Log
419
Maintenance Schedule Log
423
Special Operating Conditions
426
Special Operating Condition Log
430
Exceptions
432
Coolant Change Record
433
Engine Coolant Change Log
434
Index
435
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Ford 2011 F-250 Specifications
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Model
2011 F-250
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Language
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