Ford F-450 (2022 year). Manual in english

STARTING A GASOLINE ENGINE -
VEHICLES WITH: PUSH BUTTON
START

Before starting your vehicle, check the
following:
•

Make sure that the headlamps and
electrical accessories are off.

•

Make sure that the parking brake is on.

•

Make sure that the transmission is in
park (P).

Fully press the brake pedal.

Note:

Do not touch the accelerator pedal.

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2. Press the push button ignition switch.

Note:

The engine may continue cranking

for up to 15 seconds or until it starts.

Note:

The engine takes longer to start at

lower temperatures. It may crank for several
seconds when very cold.

STARTING A DIESEL ENGINE -
VEHICLES WITHOUT: PUSH
BUTTON START

Before starting your vehicle, check the
following:
•

Make sure that the headlamps and
electrical accessories are off.

•

Make sure that the parking brake is on.

•

Make sure that the transmission is in
park (P).

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Turn the key to position

Note:

Wait until the glow plug indicator

turns off.

2. Fully press the brake pedal.

Note:

Do not touch the accelerator pedal.

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3. Turn the key to position

III

Note:

The engine may continue cranking

for up to 15 seconds or until it starts.

Note:

The engine takes longer to start at

lower temperatures. It may crank for several
seconds when very cold.

Glow Plug Indicator

If it illuminates, wait until the
glow plug indicator turns off
before starting the engine.

STARTING A DIESEL ENGINE -
VEHICLES WITH: PUSH BUTTON
START

Before starting your vehicle, check the
following:
•

Make sure that the headlamps and
electrical accessories are off.

•

Make sure that the parking brake is on.

•

Make sure that the transmission is in
park (P).

Fully press the brake pedal.

Note:

Do not touch the accelerator pedal.

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2. Press the push button ignition switch.

Note:

The engine may continue cranking

for up to 15 seconds or until it starts.

Note:

The engine takes longer to start at

lower temperatures. It may crank for several
seconds when very cold.

Glow Plug Indicator

The engine does not start until
the glow plug indicator turns off.
This may take several seconds

in extremely cold conditions.

RESTARTING THE ENGINE AFTER
STOPPING IT - VEHICLES WITH:
PUSH BUTTON START

The system allows you to start the engine
within 10 seconds of switching it off, even
if it does not detect a valid passive key.

Within 10 seconds of switching the engine
off, fully press the brake pedal and press
the push button ignition switch. After 10
seconds, you can no longer start the engine
if the system does not detect a valid
passive key.

When you start the engine, it remains
running until you press the push button
ignition switch, even if your vehicle does
not detect a valid passive key. If you open
and close a door when the engine is
running, the system searches for a valid
passive key.

ENGINE BLOCK HEATER

(IF

EQUIPPED)

ENGINE BLOCK HEATER
PRECAUTIONS

WARNING:

Failure to follow engine

block heater instructions could result in
property damage or serious personal
injury.

WARNING:

Do not use your heater

with ungrounded electrical systems or
two-pronged adapters. There is a risk of
electrical shock.

WARNING:

Do not fully close the

hood, or allow it to drop under its own
weight when using the engine block
heater. This could damage the power
cable and may cause an electrical short
resulting in fire, injury and property
damage.

We recommend that you do the following
for a safe and correct operation:
•

Use a 16-gauge outdoor extension cord
that is product certified by
Underwriter’s Laboratory (UL) or
Canadian Standards Association
(CSA). This extension cord must be
suitable for use outdoors, in cold
temperatures, and be clearly marked
Suitable for Use with Outdoor
Appliances. Do not use an indoor
extension cord outdoors. This could
result in an electric shock or become a
fire hazard.

•

Use as short an extension cord as
possible.

•

Do not use multiple extension cords.

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•

Make sure that when in operation, the
extension cord plug and engine block
heater cord plug connections are free
and clear of water. This could cause an
electric shock or fire.

•

If the engine block heater cord is under
the hood, do not remove the wiring
from its original location. Do not close
the hood on the extension wiring.

•

Park your vehicle in a clean area, clear
of combustible materials.

•

Firmly connect the engine block heater
cord and the extension cord.

•

Check the extension cord for heat
anywhere when the system has been
operating for approximately 30
minutes.

•

Unplug and properly stow the system
before starting and driving your vehicle.
The protective cover seals the
terminals of the engine block heater
cord plug when not in use.

•

Check the engine block heater system
for proper operation before winter.

HOW DOES THE ENGINE BLOCK
HEATER WORK

The engine block heater warms the engine
coolant. This allows the climate control
system to quickly respond. The equipment
includes a heater element installed in the
engine block and a wire harness. You can
connect the system to a grounded
220-240 volt AC electrical source.

Note:

The engine block heater is most

effective when outdoor temperatures are
below 0°F (-18°C).

USING THE ENGINE BLOCK
HEATER

Make sure the receptacle terminals are
clean and dry prior to use. Clean them with
a dry cloth if necessary.

The heater uses 0.4 to 1.0 kilowatt-hours
of energy per hour of use. The system does
not have a thermostat. It achieves
maximum temperature after
approximately three hours of operation.
Using the engine block heater longer than
three hours does not improve system
performance and unnecessarily uses
electricity.

STOPPING THE ENGINE

STOPPING THE ENGINE WHEN
YOUR VEHICLE IS STATIONARY -
VEHICLES WITHOUT: PUSH
BUTTON START

Shift into park (P).

2. Apply the parking brake.

3. Wait until the engine reaches idle

speed.

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4. Turn the key to position

STOPPING THE ENGINE WHEN
YOUR VEHICLE IS STATIONARY -
VEHICLES WITH: PUSH BUTTON
START

Shift into park (P).

2. Apply the parking brake.

3. Wait until the engine reaches idle

speed.

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4. Press the push button ignition switch.

STOPPING THE ENGINE WHEN
YOUR VEHICLE IS MOVING -
VEHICLES WITHOUT: PUSH
BUTTON START

WARNING:

Switching off the

engine when your vehicle is still moving
results in a significant decrease in
braking assistance. Higher effort is
required to apply the brakes and to stop
your vehicle. A significant decrease in
steering assistance could also occur. The
steering does not lock, but higher effort
could be required to steer your vehicle.
When you switch the ignition off, some
electrical circuits, for example airbags,
also turn off. If you unintentionally switch
the ignition off, shift into neutral (N) and
restart the engine.

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Turn the key to position

2. Shift into neutral and use the brakes to

bring your vehicle to a safe stop.

3. Shift into park (P).

4. Apply the parking brake.

STOPPING THE ENGINE WHEN
YOUR VEHICLE IS MOVING -
VEHICLES WITH: PUSH BUTTON
START

WARNING:

Switching off the

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Press and hold the push button ignition
switch until the engine stops, or press
it three times within two seconds.

2. Shift into neutral and use the brakes to

bring your vehicle to a safe stop.

3. Shift into park (P).

4. Apply the parking brake.

AUTOMATIC ENGINE STOP

WHAT IS AUTOMATIC ENGINE
STOP

Automatic engine stop is a feature that
switches the engine off if it has been idling
for an extended period to help you save
fuel.

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HOW DOES AUTOMATIC ENGINE
STOP WORK

Automatic engine stop turns the engine
off. The ignition also turns off in order to
save battery power. Before the engine
shuts down, a message appears in the
information display showing a timer
counting down. If you do not intervene
within 30 seconds, the engine shuts down.
Another message appears in the
information display to inform you that the
engine has shut down in order to save fuel.
Start your vehicle as you normally do.

SWITCHING AUTOMATIC ENGINE
STOP ON AND OFF - VEHICLES
WITH: 2.3 INCH SCREEN/4.2 INCH
SCREEN

Using the information display controls
on the steering wheel, select

Settings

2. Select

Vehicle Settings

3. Switch

30min Max Idle

on or off.

Note:

You cannot permanently switch off

the automatic shutdown. If you switch it
off, it turns on each time you switch the
ignition on.

SWITCHING AUTOMATIC ENGINE
STOP ON AND OFF - VEHICLES
WITH: 8 INCH SCREEN

Press the menu button on the steering
wheel to enter the information display
main menu.

2. Select

Settings

3. Switch

Auto Engine Off

on or off.

Note:

You cannot permanently switch off

the automatic shutdown. If you switch it
off, it turns on each time you switch the
ignition on.

OVERRIDING AUTOMATIC ENGINE
STOP

You can stop the engine shutdown, or reset
the timer, at any point before the
30-second countdown has expired by
doing any of the following:
•

Pressing the brake pedal or accelerator
pedal.

•

Pressing the

RESET

button

during the countdown.

Note:

You cannot permanently switch off

the automatic engine shutdown feature.
When you switch it off temporarily, it turns
on at the next ignition cycle.

ACCESSING THE PASSIVE KEY
BACKUP POSITION

If you are unable to start your vehicle,
locate the backup slot in one of two
positions:

Type One

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Type Two

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Note:

If your vehicle is equipped with Type

One, make sure to place the key properly
into the backup slot.

Note:

If your vehicle is equipped with Type

Two, make sure the buttons are facing the
rear of the vehicle and the key ring up. Place
the key into the backup slot.

With the key in the backup slot, press the
brake pedal, then press the push button
ignition switch to start your vehicle.

STARTING AND STOPPING
THE ENGINE –
TROUBLESHOOTING

STARTING AND STOPPING THE
ENGINE – WARNING LAMPS

Malfunction Indicator Lamp

If it illuminates when the engine
is running, the on-board
diagnostics system is detecting

a malfunction of the vehicle emission
control system.

If it flashes, engine misfire could be
occurring. Increased exhaust gas
temperatures could damage the catalytic
converter or other vehicle components.
Avoid heavy acceleration and deceleration,
and have your vehicle checked as soon as
possible.

Powertrain Warning Lamp

If it illuminates when the engine
is running, this indicates a
powertrain or four-wheel drive

fault. If it flashes when you are driving,
immediately reduce the vehicle speed.
Avoid heavy acceleration and deceleration,
and have your vehicle checked as soon as
possible.

If both lamps illuminate when the engine
is running, stop your vehicle as soon as it
is safe to do so. Continuing to drive your
vehicle could cause reduced power or the
engine to stop. Switch the ignition off and
attempt to restart the engine. Have your
vehicle checked as soon as possible.

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STARTING AND STOPPING THE ENGINE – INFORMATION MESSAGES

Action

Message

Displays if you exceed the starting time limit. You cannot
attempt to start the engine for 15 minutes. If you cannot start
the engine after 15 minutes passes, have your vehicle imme-
diately checked.

Cranking Time Exceeded

Displays if you are unable to start your vehicle with a correctly
coded key. The system has detected a fault that requires
service. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.

Starting System Fault

Displays if the system does not detect a valid passive key.

No Key Detected

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STARTING AND STOPPING THE
ENGINE – FREQUENTLY ASKED
QUESTIONS - GASOLINE,
VEHICLES WITHOUT: PUSH
BUTTON START

Why is the engine idle speed high when
I am starting the engine?

The speed at which the engine idles
immediately after starting is optimized
to minimize vehicle emissions and
maximize cabin comfort and fuel
economy.

Why does the engine not crank?

You can only attempt to start the
engine for a limited amount of time
before the starting system temporarily
disables. If you exceed the starting
time limit, a message may appear and
you cannot attempt to start the engine
for at least 15 minutes.

Why do I experience different driving
characteristics?

If you disconnect the battery, your
vehicle may exhibit some unusual
driving characteristics for
approximately 5 mi (8 km) after you
reconnect it. This is because the engine
management system must realign
itself with the engine. You can
disregard any unusual driving
characteristics during this period.

Why can I not start the engine?

If you cannot start the engine after 3
attempts, wait 10 seconds and do the
following:

Fully press the brake pedal or the
clutch pedal.

Note:

Make sure that the parking brake is

applied.

Note:

Make sure that the transmission is in

park (P) or neutral (N).

2. Fully press the accelerator pedal and

hold it there.

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3. Turn the key to position

III

and wait

until the engine stops cranking.

4. Release the accelerator pedal.
5. Turn the key to position

III

STARTING AND STOPPING THE
ENGINE – FREQUENTLY ASKED
QUESTIONS - GASOLINE,
VEHICLES WITH: PUSH BUTTON
START

Why is the engine idle speed high when
I am starting the engine?

The speed at which the engine idles
immediately after starting is optimized
to minimize vehicle emissions and
maximize cabin comfort and fuel
economy.

Why does the engine not crank?

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Why do I experience different driving
characteristics?

Why can I not start the engine?

If you cannot start the engine after 3
attempts, wait 10 seconds and do the
following:

Fully press the brake pedal or the
clutch pedal.

Note:

Make sure that the parking brake is

applied.

Note:

Make sure that the transmission is in

park (P) or neutral (N).

2. Fully press the accelerator pedal and

hold it there.

3. Press the push button ignition switch.

Note:

The engine cranks for a short period

of time and then it stops.

4. Release the accelerator pedal.

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5. Press the push button ignition switch.

Why does the system not detect a
passive key?

If the system does not detect a passive
key and you are unable to start the
engine, insert the passive key into the
backup position and press the push
button ignition switch to start the
engine. See

Accessing the Passive

Key Backup Position

(page 197).

STARTING AND STOPPING THE
ENGINE – FREQUENTLY ASKED
QUESTIONS - DIESEL, VEHICLES
WITHOUT: PUSH BUTTON START

Why is the engine idle speed high when
I am starting the engine?

The speed at which the engine idles
immediately after starting is optimized
to minimize vehicle emissions and
maximize cabin comfort and fuel
economy.

Why does the engine not crank?

Why do I experience different driving
characteristics?

Why can I not start the engine?

If you cannot start the engine, do the
following:

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Fully press the brake pedal or the
clutch pedal.

Note:

Make sure that the parking brake is

applied.

Note:

Make sure that the transmission is in

park (P) or neutral (N).

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2. Turn the key to position

III

until the

engine starts.

STARTING AND STOPPING THE
ENGINE – FREQUENTLY ASKED
QUESTIONS - DIESEL, VEHICLES
WITH: PUSH BUTTON START

Why is the engine idle speed high when
I am starting the engine?

The speed at which the engine idles
immediately after starting is optimized
to minimize vehicle emissions and
maximize cabin comfort and fuel
economy.

Why does the engine not crank?

Why do I experience different driving
characteristics?

Why can I not start the engine?

If you cannot start the engine, do the
following:

Fully press the brake pedal or the
clutch pedal.

Note:

Make sure that the parking brake is

applied.

Note:

Make sure that the transmission is in

park (P) or neutral (N).

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2. Press the push button ignition switch

until the engine starts.

Why does the system not detect a
passive key?

If the system does not detect a passive
key and you are unable to start the
engine, insert the passive key into the
backup position and press the push
button ignition switch to start the
engine. See

Accessing the Passive

Key Backup Position

(page 197).

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FUEL AND REFUELING
PRECAUTIONS

WARNING:

Do not overfill the fuel

tank. The pressure in an overfilled tank
may cause leakage and lead to fuel spray
and fire.

WARNING:

The fuel system may

be under pressure. If you hear a hissing
sound near the fuel filler inlet, do not
refuel until the sound stops. Otherwise,
fuel may spray out, which could cause
serious personal injury.

WARNING:

Fuels can cause serious

injury or death if misused or mishandled.

WARNING:

Fuel may contain

benzene, which is a cancer-causing
agent.

WARNING:

When refueling always

shut the engine off and never allow
sparks or open flames near the fuel tank
filler valve. Never smoke or use a cell
phone while refueling. Fuel vapor is
extremely hazardous under certain
conditions. Avoid inhaling excess fumes.

WARNING:

Read and follow all the

instructions on the pump island.

Follow these guidelines when refueling:
•

Extinguish all smoking materials and
any open flames before refueling your
vehicle.

•

Switch the engine off before refueling.

•

Automotive fuels can be harmful or
fatal if swallowed. Fuel is highly toxic
and if swallowed can cause death or
permanent injury. If fuel is swallowed
immediately call a physician, even if no
symptoms are immediately apparent.
The toxic effects of fuel may not be
apparent for hours.

•

Avoid inhaling fuel vapors. Inhaling fuel
vapor can lead to eye and respiratory
tract irritation. In severe cases,
excessive or prolonged breathing of
fuel vapor can cause serious illness and
permanent injury.

•

Avoid getting fuel in your eyes. If you
splash fuel in your eyes, immediately
remove contact lenses, if worn, flush
with water for 15 minutes and seek
medical attention. Failure to seek
proper medical attention could lead to
permanent injury.

•

Fuels can be harmful if absorbed
through the skin. If you splash fuel on
your skin, clothing or both, promptly
remove contaminated clothing and
thoroughly wash your skin with soap
and water. Repeated or prolonged skin
contact causes skin irritation.

•

Be particularly careful if you are taking
Antabuse or other forms of Disulfiram
for the treatment of alcoholism.
Breathing fuel vapors could cause an
adverse reaction, serious personal
injury or sickness. Immediately call a
physician if you experience any adverse
reactions.

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FUEL QUALITY

SELECTING THE CORRECT FUEL -
FLEX FUEL – ETHANOL

Flex fuel vehicles have one of the following
identifiers:
•

Yellow fuel filler cap.

•

Yellow bezel around the fuel filler inlet.

•

Yellow fuel filler housing.

•

Yellow E85 label on the fuel tank filler
door.

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Your vehicle operates on regular unleaded
gasoline with a minimum pump (R+M)/2
octane rating of 87 or regular unleaded
gasoline blended with a maximum of 85%
ethanol (E85).

Some fuel stations, particularly those in
high altitude areas, offer fuels posted as
regular unleaded gasoline with an octane
rating below 87. The use of these fuels
could result in engine damage that will not
be covered by the vehicle Warranty.

For best overall vehicle and engine
performance, premium fuel with an octane
rating of 91 or higher is recommended. The
performance gained by using premium fuel
is most noticeable in hot weather as well
as other conditions, for example when
towing a trailer. See

Towing a Trailer

(page 328).

Do not be concerned if the engine
sometimes knocks lightly. However, if the
engine knocks heavily while using fuel with
the recommended octane rating, contact
an authorized dealer to prevent any engine
damage.

We recommend Top Tier detergent
gasolines, where available to help minimize
engine deposits and maintain optimal
vehicle and engine performance.

For additional information, visit

www.toptiergas.com

Note:

Use of any fuel for which the vehicle

was not designed can impair the emission
control system, cause loss of vehicle
performance, and cause damage to the
engine which may not be covered by the
vehicle Warranty.

Do not use:
•

Diesel fuel.

•

Fuels containing kerosene or paraffin.

•

Fuels containing more than 85%
ethanol or E100 fuel.

•

Fuels containing methanol.

•

Fuels containing metallic-based
additives, including manganese-based
compounds.

•

Fuels containing the octane booster
additive, methylcyclopentadienyl
manganese tricarbonyl (MMT).

•

Leaded fuel, using leaded fuel is
prohibited by law.

The use of fuels with metallic compounds
such as methylcyclopentadienyl
manganese tricarbonyl, which is a
manganese-based fuel additive, will impair
engine performance and affect the
emission control system.

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SELECTING THE CORRECT FUEL -
GASOLINE

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Your vehicle operates on regular unleaded
gasoline with a minimum pump (R+M)/2
octane rating of 87.

Towing a Trailer

(page 328).

We recommend Top Tier detergent
gasolines, where available to help minimize
engine deposits and maintain optimal
vehicle and engine performance.

For additional information, visit

www.toptiergas.com

Note:

Use of any fuel for which the vehicle

was not designed can impair the emission
control system, cause loss of vehicle
performance, and cause damage to the
engine which may not be covered by the
vehicle Warranty.

Do not use:
•

Diesel fuel.

•

Fuels containing kerosene or paraffin.

•

Fuel containing more than 15% ethanol
or E85 fuel.

•

Fuels containing methanol.

•

Fuels containing metallic-based
additives, including manganese-based
compounds.

•

Fuels containing the octane booster
additive, methylcyclopentadienyl
manganese tricarbonyl (MMT).

•

Leaded fuel, using leaded fuel is
prohibited by law.

SELECTING THE CORRECT FUEL

FOR COLD WEATHER - DIESEL

Choosing the Right Fuel: Vehicles
Operated Where Ultra Low Sulfur
Diesel Fuel Is Required (United
States/Canada/Puerto Rico/U.S.
Virgin Islands And Other Locales)

Note:

Your Warranty will not cover damage

caused by using an improper type of fuel or
fuel additive.

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Note:

Do not blend used engine oil with

diesel fuel under any circumstances.
Blending used oil with the fuel significantly
increases your vehicle’s exhaust emissions
and reduce engine life due to increased
internal wear.

We recommend Top Tier diesel fuel where
available to help minimize engine deposits
and maintain optimal vehicle and engine
performance.

For additional information, visit

www.toptiergas.com

You should use ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel
designated as number 1-D or 2-D with a
maximum of 15-ppm sulfur in your diesel
vehicle. You can operate your vehicle on
diesel fuels containing up to 20%
biodiesel, also known as B20. These fuels
should meet the ASTM D975 diesel or the
ASTM D7467 B6-B20 biodiesel industry
specifications. Outside of North America,
use fuels meeting EN590 or equivalent
local market standard.

Using low-sulfur diesel fuel
(16-500 ppm) or high-sulfur
diesel fuel (greater than 500

ppm) in your diesel engine will cause
certain emission components to
malfunction which could also cause the
service engine soon light to illuminate
indicating an emissions-related concern.

Diesel fuel is adjusted seasonally for cold
temperature. For best results at
temperatures below 19°F (-7°C), we
recommend using a diesel fuel which has
been seasonally adjusted for the ambient
conditions.

Choosing the Right Fuel: Vehicles
Operated Where Ultra Low Sulfur
Diesel Fuel Is Not Required

For the engine to operate reliably on
low-sulfur or high-sulfur diesel fuel, the
engine must be a factory-built high-sulfur
engine (available as a dealer order option
for select markets) or an ultra-low sulfur
diesel fuel configured engine that has been
retrofitted for high-sulfur diesel fuel using
authorized dealer service parts. Failure to
use retrofit components other than those
available through your authorized dealer
results in coolant system damage, engine
overheating, selective catalyst reduction
system or diesel particulate filter damage
and possible base engine damage.

Use only a diesel engine configured for use
with high-sulfur diesel fuel in markets with
diesel fuel that has sulfur content greater
than 15 ppm. Using low-sulfur diesel fuel
(16–500 ppm) or high-sulfur diesel fuel
(greater than 500 ppm) in a diesel engine
designed to use only ultra-low sulfur diesel
fuel could result in damage to engine
emission control devices and the after
treatment system, potentially rendering
the vehicle inoperable.

Vehicles with engines configured for use
with high-sulfur diesel fuel are only
available for sale in countries where
ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel is generally not
available or mandated by the government.
Vehicles originally sold in an ultra-low
sulfur diesel fuel market that are
subsequently exported to non-ultra low
sulfur diesel fuel markets will need to be
retrofitted at the customer’s expense using
Ford authorized dealer service parts in
order to be reliably operated on non-ultra
low sulfur diesel fuel.

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Biodiesel

WARNING:

Do not mix diesel with

gasoline, gasohol or alcohol. This could
cause an explosion.

Note:

Do not use home heating oil,

agricultural fuel, raw fats and oils, waste
cooking greases, biodiesel greater than 20%
or any diesel not intended for highway use.
Damage to the fuel injection system, engine
and exhaust catalyst, and diesel particulate
filter can occur if you use an improper fuel.
Red dye is used to identify fuels intended
for agricultural and non-highway use.

You can operate your vehicle on diesel
fuels containing up to 20% biodiesel, also
known as B20.

Biodiesel fuel is a chemically converted
product from renewable fuel sources, such
as vegetable oils, animal fats and waste
cooking greases.

To help achieve acceptable engine
performance and durability when using
biodiesel in your vehicle:
•

Confirm the biodiesel content of the
fuel to be B20 (20% biodiesel) or less.

•

Only use biodiesel fuel of good quality
that complies with industry standards.

•

Follow the recommended service
maintenance intervals. See

General

Maintenance Information

(page 622).

•

Do not store biodiesel fuel in the fuel
tank for more than 1 month.

•

Consider changing brands or reducing
biodiesel content if you have cold
temperature fuel gelling issues or a
frequently appearing LOW FUEL
PRESSURE message.

Use of biodiesel in concentrations greater
than 20% can cause damage to your
vehicle, including engine and/or exhaust
after-treatment hardware (exhaust
catalyst and particulate filter) failures.
Concentrations greater than 20% can also
cause fuel filter restrictions that could
result in a lack of power or damage to fuel
system components, including fuel pump
and fuel injector failures.

We recommend SAE 5W-40 oil for fuels
with greater than 5% biodiesel (B5). For
more information about oil change
intervals and other maintenance when
operating on biodiesel. See

Special

Operating Conditions Scheduled
Maintenance

(page 636).

Look for a label on the fuel pump to
confirm the amount of biodiesel contained
in diesel fuel. Ask the service station
attendant to confirm the biodiesel content
of diesel fuel, if you do not see a label on
the fuel pump.

If you plan to park or store your vehicle for
more than 1 month, then you should empty
your vehicle fuel tank of biodiesel fuel. You
should fill the tank with a pure
petroleum-based diesel fuel and run your
vehicle for a minimum of 30 minutes.

Note:

Degraded or oxidized biodiesel can

damage fuel system seals and plastics and
corrode steel parts.

During cold weather, if you have problems
operating on biodiesel, you may need to
use diesel fuel with lower biodiesel
content, try another brand or discontinue
the use of biodiesel.

Diesel Fuel Additives

It should not be necessary to add any
aftermarket additives to your fuel if you
use a high-quality diesel fuel that conforms
to ASTM industry specifications.
Aftermarket additives can damage the fuel
injector system or engine.

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Use Motorcraft® cetane booster or an
equivalent cetane booster additive if you
suspect fuel has low cetane. Use
Motorcraft® anti-gel and performance
improver or an equivalent additive if there
is fuel gelling.

Do not use alcohol-based additives to
improve cetane quality, to prevent fuel
gelling or any other use. The use of alcohol
additives could result in damage to the fuel
injectors and system.

Your Warranty may not cover repairs
needed to correct the effects of using an
aftermarket product that does not meet
our specifications in your fuel.

SWITCHING BETWEEN E85 AND
GASOLINE

We do not recommend repeatedly
alternating between E85 and gasoline. If
you switch from using E85 to gasoline, or
from gasoline to E85, add as much fuel as
possible, at least half a tank. Drive your
vehicle immediately for a minimum of 5 mi
(8 km) to allow it to adapt to the change
in ethanol concentration. If you use E85
exclusively, we recommend that you fill
the fuel tank with regular unleaded
gasoline at each scheduled oil change.

RUNNING OUT OF FUEL

FILLING A PORTABLE FUEL
CONTAINER

WARNING:

Flow of fuel through a

fuel pump nozzle can produce static
electricity. This can cause a fire if you are
filling an ungrounded fuel container.

Use the following guidelines to avoid
electrostatic charge build-up, which can
produce a spark, when filling an
ungrounded fuel container:
•

Only use an approved fuel container to
transfer fuel to your vehicle. Place the
container on the ground when filling it.

•

Do not fill a fuel container when it is
inside your vehicle (including the cargo
area).

•

Keep the fuel pump nozzle in contact
with the fuel container when filling it.

•

Do not use a device that holds the fuel
pump nozzle lever in the fill position.

ADDING FUEL FROM A PORTABLE
FUEL CONTAINER

WARNING:

Do not insert the nozzle

of a fuel container or an aftermarket
funnel into the fuel filler neck. This may
damage the fuel system filler neck or its
seal and cause fuel to run onto the
ground.

WARNING:

Do not pry open the

fuel tank filler valve. This could damage
the fuel system. Failure to follow this
instruction could result in fire, personal
injury or death.

WARNING:

Do not dispose of fuel

in the household refuse or the public
sewage system. Use an authorized waste
disposal facility.

When refueling the vehicle fuel tank from
a fuel container, do the following:

Fully open the fuel filler door.

2. Turn the fuel filler cap

counterclockwise and remove it.

3. Add fuel to your vehicle from the fuel

container.

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