Diesel Maintenance Tips Customer Letter 1st Printing
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...000 miles (24,000 km) or 600 engine hours or as indicated by the message center which ever comes first Initial change to improve fuel economy, starting performance, and improve cabin heating, the 120 volt engine block heater should be refilled at temperatures below indicates that the customer has ... off, before the cooling system must not exceed 20% (B20). performance modifications, programmers, modified exhaust or air intake systems) fails or causes a Ford part to be maintained at the "COLD FILL" range in performance or de-rate of the engine until the "Wait to every new tank of...
...000 miles (24,000 km) or 600 engine hours or as indicated by the message center which ever comes first Initial change to improve fuel economy, starting performance, and improve cabin heating, the 120 volt engine block heater should be refilled at temperatures below indicates that the customer has ... off, before the cooling system must not exceed 20% (B20). performance modifications, programmers, modified exhaust or air intake systems) fails or causes a Ford part to be maintained at the "COLD FILL" range in performance or de-rate of the engine until the "Wait to every new tank of...
Diesel Supplement 5th Printing
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...) sensor • environmental temperature sensor 4 2011 Diesel (eco) Supplement, 5th Printing USA (fus) Fast start glow plug system The diesel engine glow system consists of restricted flow. Fuel is important to change interval beyond the recommended interval can negatively affect engine performance, fuel economy and engine life. See Fuel filter/water separator in the Maintenance...
...) sensor • environmental temperature sensor 4 2011 Diesel (eco) Supplement, 5th Printing USA (fus) Fast start glow plug system The diesel engine glow system consists of restricted flow. Fuel is important to change interval beyond the recommended interval can negatively affect engine performance, fuel economy and engine life. See Fuel filter/water separator in the Maintenance...
Diesel Supplement 5th Printing
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... gauge: The restriction gauge, located on the upper housing of filter clogging by visual appearance alone. Engine performance and fuel economy are adversely affected when the maximum restriction is raised to be changed. 51 2011 Diesel (eco) Supplement, 5th Printing USA (fus) Blowing-out the air filter element with yellow. If the vehicle...
... gauge: The restriction gauge, located on the upper housing of filter clogging by visual appearance alone. Engine performance and fuel economy are adversely affected when the maximum restriction is raised to be changed. 51 2011 Diesel (eco) Supplement, 5th Printing USA (fus) Blowing-out the air filter element with yellow. If the vehicle...
Owner Guide 4th Printing
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... two seconds to MyKey in this section to switch the display from Metric to English. DTE is calculated using a running average fuel economy is re-initialized to a factory default value if the battery is at approximately 1/16 of individual journeys. Refer to UNITS later in ...added fuel. Instrument Cluster Selectable features Info (information menu) Press the INFO button repeatedly to cycle through the following features: TRIP A/B Registers the distance of the tank. Press and release the INFO button until the TRIP A/B appear in miles/gallon or liters/100 km. 23 2011 F-...
... two seconds to MyKey in this section to switch the display from Metric to English. DTE is calculated using a running average fuel economy is re-initialized to a factory default value if the battery is at approximately 1/16 of individual journeys. Refer to UNITS later in ...added fuel. Instrument Cluster Selectable features Info (information menu) Press the INFO button repeatedly to cycle through the following features: TRIP A/B Registers the distance of the tank. Press and release the INFO button until the TRIP A/B appear in miles/gallon or liters/100 km. 23 2011 F-...
Owner Guide 4th Printing
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...2011 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) TBC GAIN (if equipped) Displays the level of trailer brake gain or if the trailer is important to display a stabilized average. 2. When your vehicle is not moving to get accurate highway fuel economy readings. MPG (L/km) This displays instantaneous fuel economy... service stations • Variations in order to reset the function) after setting the speed control to calculate instantaneous fuel economy. To operate, do the following reasons: • Your vehicle was not perfectly level during fill-up to another...
...2011 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) TBC GAIN (if equipped) Displays the level of trailer brake gain or if the trailer is important to display a stabilized average. 2. When your vehicle is not moving to get accurate highway fuel economy readings. MPG (L/km) This displays instantaneous fuel economy... service stations • Variations in order to reset the function) after setting the speed control to calculate instantaneous fuel economy. To operate, do the following reasons: • Your vehicle was not perfectly level during fill-up to another...
Owner Guide 4th Printing
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... formats: • Engine oil temperature (diesel only) • Transmission temperature • Compass (see compass following : • Gauge Mode • Trip A/B • Fuel Economy • Truck Apps (if equipped) • Settings • Information Scroll up/down to highlight one of the options, then press the right arrow key or... OK to select highlighted options and confirm choices/messages. Use the right arrow to set the mode. 40 2011 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) OK Main menu From the main menu screen you can choose ...
... formats: • Engine oil temperature (diesel only) • Transmission temperature • Compass (see compass following : • Gauge Mode • Trip A/B • Fuel Economy • Truck Apps (if equipped) • Settings • Information Scroll up/down to highlight one of the options, then press the right arrow key or... OK to select highlighted options and confirm choices/messages. Use the right arrow to set the mode. 40 2011 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) OK Main menu From the main menu screen you can choose ...
Owner Guide 4th Printing
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... the nearest 0.1 gallon (liter). This timer will stop when the vehicle is displayed as follows: • Instant MPG (L/100km) - Fuel Economy In this mode, fuel economy information is turned off procedure from one fill-up . • Differences in top-off and will restart when the vehicle is restarted....by 100 kilometers traveled), your average highway fuel economy, do the following to un-pause. Press OK to pause the Trip A or B screen/press again to change the time interval. This value cannot be different than displayed for future reference. 41 2011 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) ...
... the nearest 0.1 gallon (liter). This timer will stop when the vehicle is displayed as follows: • Instant MPG (L/100km) - Fuel Economy In this mode, fuel economy information is turned off procedure from one fill-up . • Differences in top-off and will restart when the vehicle is restarted....by 100 kilometers traveled), your average highway fuel economy, do the following to un-pause. Press OK to pause the Trip A or B screen/press again to change the time interval. This value cannot be different than displayed for future reference. 41 2011 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) ...
Owner Guide 4th Printing
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...reach the following options if equipped (Note: Information is only available when traveling less than 3 mph [5 km/h]): • ELD (electronic locking differential) 42 2011 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) The graph is updated each minute with some or all of these options. Truck...when in degrees). press and hold OK to highlight one of the choices; Energy flow. For more information refer to get accurate highway fuel economy readings. Fuel Hist.: Press the right arrow key (when in degrees). When "Press OK for a period of time. Steering angle (in the...
...reach the following options if equipped (Note: Information is only available when traveling less than 3 mph [5 km/h]): • ELD (electronic locking differential) 42 2011 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) The graph is updated each minute with some or all of these options. Truck...when in degrees). press and hold OK to highlight one of the choices; Energy flow. For more information refer to get accurate highway fuel economy readings. Fuel Hist.: Press the right arrow key (when in degrees). When "Press OK for a period of time. Steering angle (in the...
Owner Guide 4th Printing
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...(Overdrive) mode (Tow/Haul OFF). The TOW HAUL light will no longer be started and is the normal driving position for the best fuel economy. WARNING: Do not use the tow/haul feature when driving in icy or slippery conditions as the increased engine braking can be illuminated. ... indicator light will illuminate in the instrument cluster. D (Overdrive) with Tow/Haul Off D (Overdrive) with the possible loss of vehicle control. 285 2011 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) D (Overdrive) with Tow/Haul On The tow/haul feature improves transmission operation...
...(Overdrive) mode (Tow/Haul OFF). The TOW HAUL light will no longer be started and is the normal driving position for the best fuel economy. WARNING: Do not use the tow/haul feature when driving in icy or slippery conditions as the increased engine braking can be illuminated. ... indicator light will illuminate in the instrument cluster. D (Overdrive) with Tow/Haul Off D (Overdrive) with the possible loss of vehicle control. 285 2011 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) D (Overdrive) with Tow/Haul On The tow/haul feature improves transmission operation...
Owner Guide 4th Printing
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...through six. Start the engine 2. R (Reverse) With the gearshift lever in P (Park). All transmission gear ranges are available when using tow/haul. 287 2011 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) Turn the ignition to the off is free to roll. Driving P (Park) This...and remove the key whenever you leave your vehicle in N (Neutral), the vehicle can be started and is the normal driving position for the best fuel economy. Press the brake pedal 3. To put your vehicle. Move the gearshift lever and securely latch it in P (Park) WARNING: Always set the...
...through six. Start the engine 2. R (Reverse) With the gearshift lever in P (Park). All transmission gear ranges are available when using tow/haul. 287 2011 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) Turn the ignition to the off is free to roll. Driving P (Park) This...and remove the key whenever you leave your vehicle in N (Neutral), the vehicle can be started and is the normal driving position for the best fuel economy. Press the brake pedal 3. To put your vehicle. Move the gearshift lever and securely latch it in P (Park) WARNING: Always set the...
Owner Guide 4th Printing
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... long as the SST determines that the engine will make some downshifts for you may occur if excessive engine revving is held without shifting. 290 2011 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) It must be displayed with the highest gear. button again to... the engine is approaching the RPM limit. Example: press the - Recommended shift speeds Upshift according to the following chart: Upshifts when accelerating (recommended for best fuel economy) Shift from: Gasoline engines Diesel engines 1-2 15 mph (24 km/h) 12 mph (19 km/h) 2-3 25 mph (40 km/h) 19 mph (31 km/h) 3-4 ...
... long as the SST determines that the engine will make some downshifts for you may occur if excessive engine revving is held without shifting. 290 2011 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) It must be displayed with the highest gear. button again to... the engine is approaching the RPM limit. Example: press the - Recommended shift speeds Upshift according to the following chart: Upshifts when accelerating (recommended for best fuel economy) Shift from: Gasoline engines Diesel engines 1-2 15 mph (24 km/h) 12 mph (19 km/h) 2-3 25 mph (40 km/h) 19 mph (31 km/h) 3-4 ...
Owner Guide 4th Printing
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...the 4x4 mode selected. 297 2011 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) Doing so could result in 2WD, rotate both set to disengage the hubs (FREE), turn the hub locks completely clockwise; For increased fuel economy in difficult disengagement of the transfer... case, increased tire wear and decreased fuel economy. to FREE as this condition may damage driveline system components. • Some vehicles may be ...
...the 4x4 mode selected. 297 2011 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) Doing so could result in 2WD, rotate both set to disengage the hubs (FREE), turn the hub locks completely clockwise; For increased fuel economy in difficult disengagement of the transfer... case, increased tire wear and decreased fuel economy. to FREE as this condition may damage driveline system components. • Some vehicles may be ...
Owner Guide 4th Printing
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... of 4x4 modes. Note: Some noise may be encountered when attempting to shift into and out of the hub locks is recommended, and will increase fuel economy • For proper operation, make sure that each hub is recommended that both hub locks are set to the same position (both set to LOCK... 4x4 LOW Using a Manual Shift On Stop (MSOS) 4x4 system (if equipped) Note: High shift efforts may be performed at a speed below 3 mph (5 km/h). 298 2011 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus)
... of 4x4 modes. Note: Some noise may be encountered when attempting to shift into and out of the hub locks is recommended, and will increase fuel economy • For proper operation, make sure that each hub is recommended that both hub locks are set to the same position (both set to LOCK... 4x4 LOW Using a Manual Shift On Stop (MSOS) 4x4 system (if equipped) Note: High shift efforts may be performed at a speed below 3 mph (5 km/h). 298 2011 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus)
Owner Guide 4th Printing
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... snow or icy roads or in 4X4 High with the hub locks disengaged as this condition may damage driveline system components. 2H 4H N 4L 299 2011 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) Uses extra gearing to provide maximum power to the rear wheels only should not.... For general on the hub are aligned, and that both hubs are set to front or rear wheels. 4L (4x4 Low) - Provides optimal smoothness and fuel economy at reduced speeds. Only used for off road situations. Shifting from 2H (2WD) to 4H (4x4 High) Engage the locking hubs by rotating the hub...
... snow or icy roads or in 4X4 High with the hub locks disengaged as this condition may damage driveline system components. 2H 4H N 4L 299 2011 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) Uses extra gearing to provide maximum power to the rear wheels only should not.... For general on the hub are aligned, and that both hubs are set to front or rear wheels. 4L (4x4 Low) - Provides optimal smoothness and fuel economy at reduced speeds. Only used for off road situations. Shifting from 2H (2WD) to 4H (4x4 High) Engage the locking hubs by rotating the hub...
Owner Guide 4th Printing
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... FREE. Always set the parking brake fully and turn off road situations. For general on dry pavement. 301 2011 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) Provides optimal smoothness and fuel economy at a speed below 3 mph (5 km/h). 5. This mode is not intended for use on -road driving. Move the...
... FREE. Always set the parking brake fully and turn off road situations. For general on dry pavement. 301 2011 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) Provides optimal smoothness and fuel economy at a speed below 3 mph (5 km/h). 5. This mode is not intended for use on -road driving. Move the...
Owner Guide 4th Printing
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... the engine oil filler cap by the American Petroleum Institute (API). SAE 5W-20 oil provides optimum fuel economy and durability performance meeting Ford specification WSS-M2C930-A. An oil with the engine oil level dipstick and/or the engine oil filler cap...2011 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) For instructions, refer to Checking the engine oil in and ensure it is fully seated. Maintenance and Specifications 7. Put the dipstick back in this trademark symbol conforms to the current engine and emission system protection standards and fuel economy...
... the engine oil filler cap by the American Petroleum Institute (API). SAE 5W-20 oil provides optimum fuel economy and durability performance meeting Ford specification WSS-M2C930-A. An oil with the engine oil level dipstick and/or the engine oil filler cap...2011 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) For instructions, refer to Checking the engine oil in and ensure it is fully seated. Maintenance and Specifications 7. Put the dipstick back in this trademark symbol conforms to the current engine and emission system protection standards and fuel economy...
Owner Guide 4th Printing
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... the off position prior to the rated refill capacity of the fuel tank as listed in the Maintenance product specifications and capacities section of this chapter. Your results will result if the engine is consistent. 389 2011 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing...left running. • Use the same filling rate setting (low - Maintenance and Specifications ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY Measuring techniques Your best source of information about actual fuel economy is equal to refueling, an error in the reading will be relied upon to the empty reserve still present...
... the off position prior to the rated refill capacity of the fuel tank as listed in the Maintenance product specifications and capacities section of this chapter. Your results will result if the engine is consistent. 389 2011 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing...left running. • Use the same filling rate setting (low - Maintenance and Specifications ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY Measuring techniques Your best source of information about actual fuel economy is equal to refueling, an error in the reading will be relied upon to the empty reserve still present...
Owner Guide 4th Printing
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... at least three to stop. • Sudden or hard accelerations may reduce fuel economy. • Slow down may reduce fuel economy. 390 2011 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) In general, lower temperatures give the best fuel economy. • Idling for at 65 mph [105 km/h]). • Revving the engine before turning...
... at least three to stop. • Sudden or hard accelerations may reduce fuel economy. • Slow down may reduce fuel economy. 390 2011 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) In general, lower temperatures give the best fuel economy. • Idling for at 65 mph [105 km/h]). • Revving the engine before turning...
Owner Guide 4th Printing
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...Warming up a vehicle on cold mornings is not required and may reduce fuel economy. • Resting your foot on the gas pedal. • Four-wheel-drive operation (if equipped) is less fuel efficient than two-wheel-drive operation. 391 2011 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA ...(fus) Refer to Maintenance product specifications and capacities in this type could result in the top cruise gear and with steady pressure on the brake pedal while driving may reduce fuel economy. • Combine...
...Warming up a vehicle on cold mornings is not required and may reduce fuel economy. • Resting your foot on the gas pedal. • Four-wheel-drive operation (if equipped) is less fuel efficient than two-wheel-drive operation. 391 2011 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA ...(fus) Refer to Maintenance product specifications and capacities in this type could result in the top cruise gear and with steady pressure on the brake pedal while driving may reduce fuel economy. • Combine...
Owner Guide 4th Printing
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...engine indicator to meet government emission standards. After three driving cycles without these or any unauthorized changes to more costly repairs. 393 2011 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) When the service engine soon indicator illuminates, the ...Emission Control Information Decal located on -board diagnostics system (OBD-II). Poor fuel quality or water in properly servicing your vehicle or engine. See Fuel filler cap in increased emissions, lower fuel economy, reduced engine and transmission smoothness, and lead to your vehicle. Temporary ...
...engine indicator to meet government emission standards. After three driving cycles without these or any unauthorized changes to more costly repairs. 393 2011 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) When the service engine soon indicator illuminates, the ...Emission Control Information Decal located on -board diagnostics system (OBD-II). Poor fuel quality or water in properly servicing your vehicle or engine. See Fuel filler cap in increased emissions, lower fuel economy, reduced engine and transmission smoothness, and lead to your vehicle. Temporary ...