2012 Ford F550 Cab Support Question
2012 Ford F550 Cab Support Question
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Question posted by chefmikelack217 on March 16th, 2014
How Often Do You Put Def Fluid In A Ford F550
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Diesel Supplement 3rd Printing - Page 5
...(if equipped) If vehicle speed goes outside a predetermined range from the exhaust of diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) which must be energized decreases as determined by the PCM and GPCM. Vehicle speed will need...engine. Refer to be replenished at certain intervals. Failure to maintain proper DEF levels or if the DEF becomes contaminated will not reset vehicle speed. The GPCM energizes the glow ...
Diesel Supplement 3rd Printing - Page 9
...vehicle's speed is limited or in an idle-only mode, the SCR system may occur. Check the DEF. Refer to Engine block heater (if equipped) in cold weather, use starting when the temperature is... plugs will need to be limiting the vehicle's functions due to low or contaminated diesel exhaust fluid (DEF). WARNING: Do not add gasoline, gasohol or alcohol to the engine and possible personal injury....
Diesel Supplement 3rd Printing - Page 11
...the foam filter in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. Diesel fuel which uses diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) to use alcohol based additives to a lighter grade engine oil also makes starting easier ... with a an SCR system which has not been properly formulated for the ambient conditions. DEF must be clogged. Use the proper anti-gel & performance improver product as listed in the...
Diesel Supplement 3rd Printing - Page 17
... finding a retailer that sells DEF. RUNNING OUT OF DEF (DIESEL EXHAUST FLUID) If your Owner's Guide for more information. Contact roadside assistance for help in the Owner's Guide for the proper method of jump starting procedure and refer to your vehicle runs out of DEF, it will not resume until DEF is refilled. Roadside Emergencies...
Diesel Supplement 3rd Printing - Page 21
... required because they are designed and built for high-sulfur diesel fuel using Ford Motor Company dealer service parts. CHOOSING THE RIGHT FUEL: VEHICLES OPERATED WHERE ... a diesel fuel which may also cause the service light to Ford specifications. Use only recommended fuel, lubricants, fluids and service parts conforming to illuminate indicating an emissionsengine soon related ...
Diesel Supplement 3rd Printing - Page 26
... cap is low and needs to the fuel tank or fuel system if the correct genuine Ford or Motorcraft fuel filler cap is designed for message center functions. The system automatically injects diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) into the exhaust system to disengage in a collision, which may be maintained. However, certain conditions or...
Diesel Supplement 3rd Printing - Page 27
...by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and /or U.S. If the DEF becomes empty or contaminated fluid is refilled or replaced. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): • Within a certain number of DEF available. Maintenance and Specifications
DEF warning messages and vehicle operations WARNING: Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) must be refilled when low or replaced when contaminated or...
Diesel Supplement 3rd Printing - Page 29
...) Supplement, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Low DEF Warnings and Actions - Instrument Cluster Messages (Optional message center messages shown, base message center messages similar) Customer Distance/Exhaust Fluid Cluster Message Requested Vehicle Actions Level or Action Actions Exhaust Fluid Level OK Full exhaust fluid tank Drive normally None Exhaust fluid tank below Drive normally None Exhaust...
Diesel Supplement 3rd Printing - Page 30
...shown, base message center messages similar) Customer Distance/Exhaust Fluid Cluster Message Requested Vehicle Actions Level or Action Actions This occurs when the exhaust fluid is empty and: • The vehicle's diesel fuel...Idled-See Owner's • the engine is shut off for Refill exhaust fluid to idle ONLY Manual Exhaust Fluid Empty 10 minutes or, • the engine is idling with the parking ...
Diesel Supplement 3rd Printing - Page 31
... fuel fill) or using a nozzle at your DEF tank can contact roadside assistance for DEF at the following web address that can be used to refill the tank as Motorcraft DEF or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSS-M99C130-A and/or ISO 22241. You can purchase DEF at a DEF filling station (similar to avoid malfunctions in...
Diesel Supplement 3rd Printing - Page 33
... on the spout is completely seated into the DEF filler port.
4A. While filling, the fluid level in the bottle will continually drop.
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2012 Diesel (67l) Supplement, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Lift and hold the DEF container, without tipping, and insert the spout into the DEF filler port until the small black seal...
Diesel Supplement 3rd Printing - Page 34
... a damp cloth.
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2012 Diesel (67l) Supplement, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Once the level in the bottle will stop dropping, indicating the fluid has stopped flowing.
5. When the DEF tank is kept clean. The spout is empty, discard the empty container, or recycle if possible. If the container is re-useable; Wipe...
Diesel Supplement 3rd Printing - Page 35
... upon restart. If the tank is full. If the SCR becomes contaminated or inoperative, the DEF light will illuminate and exhaust fluid system fault messages will be damaged, therefore DO NOT OVERFILL. This is not a problem with a bottle, Ford recommends using a nozzle is not in the nozzle. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): • Within...
Diesel Supplement 3rd Printing - Page 37
...) Your usage may vary depending on: driving style, trailer towing, loaded vehicle weight, weather, idle time, PTO usage, etc. Maintenance and Specifications
Typical Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Usage The charts below illustrate approximate DEF usage for the given distances traveled under various driving conditions and when using the PTO.
Diesel Supplement 3rd Printing - Page 47
... for the location of coolant should be tested with a refractometer such as listed on hot engine parts. Ford does not recommend the use engine coolant/antifreeze or windshield washer fluid outside of its specified function and vehicle location. Note: Automotive fluids are not interchangeable; do not use of coolant in the windshield washer...
Diesel Supplement 3rd Printing - Page 51
...COOLANT ADDITIVE at this chapter. Coolant refill capacity To find out how much fluid your community's regulations and standards for optimum cooling system and engine protection. ...dispose of used automotive fluids in the scheduled maintenance information chapter, the coolant corrosion inhibitor additive should use of recycled engine coolant since a Ford-approved recycling process is...
Diesel Supplement 3rd Printing - Page 63
... covering or insulation between it has cooled. EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM(S) LAWS In the U.S. Ford recommends against any part of the exhaust system until it and the metal floor of ... permits prolonged skin contact with emissions control systems (including related sensors and the diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) injection system) can stay hot even after only a short period of the system could...
Diesel Supplement 3rd Printing - Page 67
... in severe vehicle damage or personal injury due to your vehicle to fire. MOTORCRAFTா PART NUMBERS Item Ford Part Number Engine oil filter FL-2051 Foam pre-filter FA-1907 * Air filter FA-1902 Fuel filter kit... for a circuit check. Refer to low or contaminated diesel exhaust fluid (DEF). Failure to use the authorized Motorcraft air filter or an equivalent replacement part.
Diesel Supplement 3rd Printing - Page 68
...) 16 oz. (473 mL) Engine coolant additive per (primary high- Chassis Cab Pick-up Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) - 68 MAINTENANCE PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND CAPACITIES Item Motorcraft Specialty Orange Engine Coolant Capacity Ford part name Ford part number / Ford specification or specification VC-3DIL-B (US) CVC-3DIL-B (Canada) / WSS-M97B44-D2
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Diesel Supplement 3rd Printing - Page 69
... tank -
Chassis cab 40 gallons (151.4L) (aft of axle) 40 gallon (151.4L) Fuel tank - Dual tanks and 28 gallon (106.0L) Automatic transmission fluid Motorcraft Anti-Gel & Performance Improver
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