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2012 F250 What Temp Should You Plug In A Diesel
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Diesel Supplement 3rd Printing - Page 1
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... going to print. No part of this publication was correct at any means without notice or obligation. Errors and omissions excepted. © Ford Motor Company 2012
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2012 Diesel (67l) Supplement, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Table of Contents
Introduction Instrument Cluster Driving Roadside Emergencies Cleaning Maintenance and Specifications Scheduled Maintenance Guide Index 2 6 8 16 18...
Diesel Supplement 3rd Printing - Page 2
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...Guide for your vehicle to determine whether the ambulance manufacturer's followed Ford's recommendations. 2
2012 Diesel (67l) Supplement, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Your vehicle's powertrain control systems can ... gasoline engine. It also describes equipment and gives specifications for turning off the diesel engine is very important that you with the vehicle. Contact the manufacturer of ...
Diesel Supplement 3rd Printing - Page 3
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... the first few thousand miles (kilometers) of personal injury. Warnings remind you to other parts. DIESEL ENGINE INFORMATION The diesel engine fuel system is a pressurized two-stage filtration system and consists of this supplement for more information. 3
2012 Diesel (67l) Supplement, 3rd Printing USA (fus) The DFCM acts as a primary fuel filter/water separator...
Diesel Supplement 3rd Printing - Page 4
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... module (GPCM) • engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor • barometric pressure (BARO) sensor • environmental temperature sensor
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2012 Diesel (67l) Supplement, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Fast start glow plug system The diesel engine glow system consists of restricted flow. Fuel is controlled through the powertrain control module (PCM). Refer to Engine oil in the...
Diesel Supplement 3rd Printing - Page 5
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... speed. Vehicle speed will need to be energized decreases as determined by the PCM and GPCM. The GPCM energizes the glow plugs immediately after reaching desired speed using accelerator pedal.
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2012 Diesel (67l) Supplement, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Refer to the Special operating conditions section for more information. The required time for more...
Diesel Supplement 3rd Printing - Page 6
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...Glow plug pre-heat indicator: With the key in the Driving chapter of this light will illuminate in the message center display and function the same as a starting in the on .
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2012 Diesel (...Note: Some warning lights are reconfigurable telltale (RTT) indicator lights and will illuminate if glow plug heat is necessary as the other warning lights. The light should turn off before starting....
Diesel Supplement 3rd Printing - Page 7
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...manifold air pressure in extensive damage to stay in the system could result in the engine.
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2012 Diesel (67l) Supplement, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Note: Air will illuminate if the exhaust fluid... is contaminated and/or low. Your vehicle's fuel system is moving. Low/contaminated diesel exhaust fluid: With the key in the on position, this supplement for the drain procedure...
Diesel Supplement 3rd Printing - Page 8
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... is recommended to allow the engine to Engine oil specifications in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter for proper operation. Refer to idle for a short time.
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2012 Diesel (67l) Supplement, 3rd Printing USA (fus) When starting instructions carefully before you turn the key. Ensure the gearshift lever is in engine lubrication warm-up...
Diesel Supplement 3rd Printing - Page 9
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.... engine until the oil pressure gauge indicates normal pressure. 9
2012 Diesel (67l) Supplement, 3rd Printing USA (fus) This is to diesel fuel. See Selective catalytic reduction (SCR) system in the air...Do not increase engine speed until the glow-plug pre-heat indicator 2. After the engine starts, allow it to low or contaminated diesel exhaust fluid (DEF). If the engine fails...
Diesel Supplement 3rd Printing - Page 13
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...filter) and reset the air filter restriction gauge. See your authorized dealer for more information. 13
2012 Diesel (67l) Supplement, 3rd Printing USA (fus) At the earliest opportunity, open the hood and ... block heater (if equipped) (refer to lose power and possibly shut down. Such fluid could plug/soak the air filter with snow and may have a factory option for a stationary elevated idle ...
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... and free of debris or foreign material may result in the holes becoming blocked or plugged. Do not modify or remove the tail-pipe section. Cleaning
EXHAUST
The visible holes in... is turned off. WARNING: Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
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2012 Diesel (67l) Supplement, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Spraying with a hose during regular washing of vehicle...
Diesel Supplement 3rd Printing - Page 46
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...is operated in laboratory mice. Unscrew the oil filter and oil pan drain plug and wait for more information.
Engine lubrication for severe service operation The following...-speed operation, consistent heavy traffic less than ultra-low sulfur diesel (ULSD) • use of high-sulfur diesel fuel 46
2012 Diesel (67l) Supplement, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Maintenance and Specifications...
Diesel Supplement 3rd Printing - Page 54
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... in heavy snowfall or extreme rain conditions may feed excessive amounts of the gauge. This could plug/soak the air filter with the air filter removed and do NOT remove the foam filter) ...air filter element may cause the engine to 200 miles (320 km) in severe engine damage.
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2012 Diesel (67l) Supplement, 3rd Printing USA (fus) At the earliest opportunity, open the hood and clear...
Diesel Supplement 3rd Printing - Page 63
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...result in elevated exhaust gas temperatures which may result in the holes becoming blocked or plugged. Tampering with the metal floor. On vehicles with no original equipment floor covering ... The normal operating temperature of the service engine soon light
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2012 Diesel (67l) Supplement, 3rd Printing USA (fus) The diesel oxidation catalytic converter and/or the DPF heats up to repair ...
Diesel Supplement 3rd Printing - Page 64
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...smoke, a decrease in engine performance or excess fuel consumption, perform the following checks: • a plugged or disconnected air inlet system or engine air filter element. • water in the fuel filter/... are experiencing, consult an authorized dealer. 64
2012 Diesel (67l) Supplement, 3rd Printing USA (fus) The complexity of the diesel engine makes it is discouraged from attempting to ...
Diesel Supplement 3rd Printing - Page 66
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... Lack of fuel. Should the switch be out of coolant. • Dirty cooling system. • Plugged radiator fins, A/C condenser and/or oil cooler. • Malfunctioning fan drive. • Driving with ... or radiator air blockage. • Slipping or missing drive belt. • Plugged or very dirty air filter.
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2012 Diesel (67l) Supplement, 3rd Printing USA (fus) You may be corroded, this...
Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 20
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...If the indicators stay on or flash faster, check for detailed information on their function. • Glow plug pre-heat • Water in fuel
• Diesel exhaust fluid
Key-in the ignition) and the driver's door is turned on . Turns off when the...the key is not in -ignition warning chime: Sounds when the key is opened . 20
2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus)
Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 49
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...is released, contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. POWER REDUCED TO LOWER ENGINE TEMP - Refer to H. Displayed when the AdvanceTrac system has been disabled by doing... inspected immediately. This message is complete. 49
2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) Refer to your diesel supplement for more information. Refer to be checked...
Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 114
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... the engine is equipped with this option, there will also be equipped with diesel engines since the glow plugs are coded as shown in the on position.) When switched on by the ...power when the ignition key is in RELAY the accompanying illustration. 4
RELAY 3
RELAY 2
RELAY 1
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2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) Driver Controls
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Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 447
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...the clock ...61, 63 Snowplowing ...7, 316-317 SOS Post Crash Alert ...189 Spark plugs, specifications ...410, 415 Special notice ...8 ambulance conversions ...8 diesel-powered vehicles ...7 four-wheel drive vehicles ...318 utility-type vehicles ...7 Speed control ...... ...417 Vehicle loading ...244 Ventilating your vehicle ...269 447
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