Ford Super Duty (2017 year). Manual - part 81

WARNINGS

Continuous contact with used motor
oil has caused cancer in laboratory
mice. Protect your skin by washing

with soap and water.

If your vehicle is equipped with a diesel
engine, an Intelligent Oil Life Monitor™
calculates the proper oil change service
interval. When the information display
indicates: OIL CHANGE REQUIRED, change
the engine oil and oil filter. See
Information Displays (page 111).

The engine oil filter protects your engine
by filtering harmful, abrasive or sludge
particles and particles significantly smaller
than most available will-fit filters. See
Motorcraft Parts (page 414).

Unscrew the oil filter and oil pan drain
plug and wait for the oil to drain.

2. Replace the filter.
3. Reinstall the oil pan drain plug.

4. Refill the engine with new oil. See

Capacities and Specifications (page
428).

5. For diesel engines, you need to reset

the Intelligent Oil Life Monitor™. See
Information Displays (page 111).

Engine lubrication for severe
service operation

The following conditions define severe
operation for which engine operation with
SAE 5W-40 API CJ-4 is recommended. Oil
and oil filter change intervals will be
determined by the Intelligent Oil Life
Monitor™ as noted previously.

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Frequent or extended idling (over 10
minutes per hour of normal driving).

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Low-speed operation/stationary use.

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If vehicle is operated in sustained
ambient temperatures below -9°F
(-23°C) or above 100°F (38°C).

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Frequent low-speed operation,
consistent heavy traffic less than
25 mph (40 km/h).

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Operating in severe dust conditions.

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Operating the vehicle off road.

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Towing a trailer over 1,000 mi
(1,600 km).

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Sustained, high-speed driving at Gross
Vehicle Weight Rating (maximum
loaded weight for vehicle operation).

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Use of fuels with sulfur content other
than ultra-low sulfur diesel (ULSD).

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Use of high-sulfur diesel fuel.

CHANGING THE COALESCER
FILTER ELEMENT

WARNING

Do not dispose of engine oil or oil
filters in the household refuse or the
public sewage system. Use an

authorized waste disposal facility.

Do not clean or recondition the filter
element.

We recommend that you demand the use
of genuine Ford and Motorcraft® parts
whenever your vehicle requires scheduled
maintenance or repair. Use the correct
specification filter element. See
Motorcraft Parts (page 415).

Note: Operating your vehicle without a filter
element or with an unapproved filter
element may result in damage to the turbo
charger or exchanger and could lead to
engine damage that may not be covered by
the vehicle Warranty.

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Filter cover.

Filter element.

Filter housing.

Clean the filter cover and remove the
bolts.

2. Carefully remove the filter cover.

3. Remove used filter element from the

filter housing and carefully dispose of
it.

4. Make sure that the sealing surfaces on

the filter housing and cover are clean
and free of debris.

5. Install the new filter element.

6. Install the filter cover.

Install the bolts finger-tight.

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8. Fully tighten all of the bolts to between

3–4 lb.ft (4.5–6 Nm) in the sequence
shown.

9. Record the engine mileage and update

the service log accordingly.

OIL CHANGE INDICATOR
RESET

Use the information display controls on
the steering wheel to reset the oil change
indicator.

From the main menu scroll to:

Action and description

Message

Press the right arrow button,
then from this menu scroll
to the following message.

Settings

Press the right arrow button,
then from this menu scroll
to the following message.

Conveni-
ence

Press the right arrow button,
then from this menu scroll
to the following message.

Oil Life
Reset

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Action and description

Message

Press and hold the OK
button until the instrument
cluster displays the
following message.

Hold OK to
Reset

Reset Successful

When the oil change indic-
ator resets the instrument
cluster displays 100%.

Remaining Life

{00}%

If the instrument cluster
displays one of the following
messages, repeat the
process.

Not Reset

Reset Cancelled

ENGINE COOLANT CHECK -
6.2L/6.8L

WARNINGS

Do not add engine coolant when the
engine is hot. Steam and scalding
liquids released from a hot cooling

system can burn you badly. Also, spilling
coolant on hot engine parts can burn you.

Do not put engine coolant in the
windshield washer fluid container. If
sprayed on the windshield, engine

coolant could make it difficult to see
through the windshield.

To reduce the risk of personal injury,
make sure the engine is cool before
unscrewing the coolant pressure

relief cap. The cooling system is under
pressure. Steam and hot liquid can come
out forcefully when you loosen the cap
slightly.

WARNINGS

Do not add coolant further than the
MAX mark.

When the engine is cold, check the
concentration and level of the coolant at
the intervals listed in the scheduled
maintenance information. See Scheduled
Maintenance (page 567).

Note: Make sure that the coolant level is
between the MIN and MAX marks on the
coolant reservoir.

Note: Coolant expands when it is hot. The
level may extend beyond the MAX mark.

Maintain coolant concentration within
48% to 50%, which equates to a freeze
point between -30°F (-34°C) and -34°F
(-37°C). Coolant concentration should be
checked using a refractometer. We
recommend, Robinair® Coolant and
Battery Refractometer 75240 (Rotunda
tool part number: ROB75240). We do not
recommend the use of hydrometers or
coolant test strips for measuring coolant
concentration.

Note: Automotive fluids are not
interchangeable. Do not use coolant or
windshield washer fluid outside of its
specified function and vehicle location.

Note: Do not use stop leak pellets, cooling
system sealants, or non-specified additives
as they can cause damage to the engine
cooling or heating systems. Resulting
component damage may not be covered by
the vehicle Warranty.

Adding Coolant

WARNING

Never remove the coolant reservoir
cap while the engine is running or hot.

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It is very important to use prediluted
coolant meeting the correct specification
in order to avoid plugging the small
passageways in the engine cooling system.
See Capacities and Specifications
(page 418). Incorrect prediluted coolant
use can cause damage not covered by the
vehicle Warranty.

If the coolant level is at or below the
minimum mark, add prediluted coolant
immediately.

To top up the coolant level do the
following:

Unscrew the cap slowly. Any pressure
escapes as you unscrew the cap.

2. Add prediluted coolant meeting the

correct specification. See Capacities
and Specifications (page 411).

3. Add enough prediluted coolant to

reach the correct level.

4. Replace the coolant reservoir cap, turn

it clockwise until you feel a strong
resistance.

5. Check the coolant level in the coolant

reservoir the next few times you drive
your vehicle.

Note: During normal vehicle operation, the
coolant may change color from orange to
pink or light red. As long as the coolant is
clear and uncontaminated, this color change
does not indicate the coolant has degraded
nor does it require the coolant to be drained,
the system to be flushed, or the coolant to
be replaced.

Do not mix different colors or types of
prediluted coolant in your vehicle. Mixing
of prediluted coolant or using an incorrect
prediluted coolant may harm the engine
or cooling system components and may
not be covered by the vehicle Warranty.

In case of emergency, you can add a large
amount of water without prediluted
coolant in order to reach a vehicle service
location. On arrival do the following:

Drain the cooling system.

2. Chemically clean the cooling system.

We recommend Motorcraft Premium
Cooling System Flush.

3. Refill with prediluted coolant as soon

as possible.

Water alone, without prediluted coolant,
can cause engine damage from corrosion,
overheating or freezing.

Do not use the following as a coolant
substitute:
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Alcohol.

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Methanol.

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Brine.

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Any coolant mixed with alcohol or
methanol antifreeze.

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 protection of
the coolant.

Recycled Coolant

We do not recommend the use of recycled
coolant as an approved recycling process
is not yet available.

Dispose of used engine coolant in an
appropriate manner. Follow your
community’s regulations and standards
for recycling and disposing of automotive
fluids.

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