Ford - F 450 - Owners Manual - 2011 (2024)

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Table of ContentsIntroductionInstrument Cluster514Warning lights and chimesGaugesMessage center142122Entertainment Systems59AM/FM stereoAM/FM stereo with CDAuxiliary input jackUSB portSatellite radio informationNavigation systemSYNC威59616870737676Climate ControlsManual heating and air conditioningDual electronic automatic temperature controlRear window defrosterLightsHeadlampsTurn signal controlBulb replacementDriver ControlsWindshield wiper/washer controlSteering wheel adjustmentPower windowsMirrorsSpeed controlUpfitter controls777780848686909197979810210310911212011 F-250/350/450/550 (f23)Owners Guide, 4th PrintingUSA (fus)Table of ContentsLocks and Security127KeysLocksAnti-theft system127135147Seating and Safety RestraintsSeatingSafety restraintsAirbagsChild restraintsTires, Wheels and LoadingTire informationTire inflationTire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)Vehicle loadingTrailer towingTrailer brake controller-integratedRecreational towingDrivingStartingBrakesTraction Control™AdvanceTrac威Hill descent controlTransmission operationReverse sensing systemRear-view camera system22011 F-250/350/450/550 (f23)Owners Guide, 4th PrintingUSA (fus)151151166178192214216219234242249254261262262268270271277284292294Table of ContentsRoadside EmergenciesGetting roadside assistanceHazard flasher controlFuel pump shut-offFuses and relaysChanging tiresWheel lug nut torqueJump startingWrecker towingCustomer AssistanceReporting safety defects (U.S. only)Reporting safety defects (Canada only)314314315316316326342343347349356356Cleaning357Maintenance and Specifications366Engine compartmentEngine oilBatteryEngine coolantFuel informationAir filter(s)Part numbersMaintenance product specifications and capacitiesEngine data367371373375382401406407411Accessories415Ford Extended Service Plan41832011 F-250/350/450/550 (f23)Owners Guide, 4th PrintingUSA (fus)Table of ContentsScheduled MaintenanceNormal scheduled maintenance and logIndex422428443All rights reserved. Reproduction by any means, electronic or mechanicalincluding photocopying, recording or by any information storage and retrievalsystem or translation in whole or part is not permitted without writtenauthorization from Ford Motor Company. Ford may change the contents withoutnotice and without incurring obligation.Copyright © 2011 Ford Motor Company42011 F-250/350/450/550 (f23)Owners Guide, 4th PrintingUSA (fus)IntroductionCONGRATULATIONSCongratulations on acquiring your new Ford. Please take the time to getwell acquainted with your vehicle by reading this handbook. The moreyou know and understand about your vehicle, the greater the safety andpleasure you will derive from driving it.For more information on Ford Motor Company and its products visit thefollowing website:• In the United States: www.ford.com• In Canada: www.ford.ca• In Australia: www.ford.com.au• In Mexico: www.ford.com.mxAdditional owner information is given in separate publications.This Owner’s Guide describes every option and model variant availableand therefore some of the items covered may not apply to yourparticular vehicle. Furthermore, due to printing cycles it may describeoptions before they are generally available.Remember to pass on this Owner’s Guide when reselling the vehicle. It isan integral part of the vehicle.WARNING: Fuel pump shut-off: In the event of an accidentthis feature will automatically cut off the fuel supply to theengine. It can also be activated through sudden vibration (e.g. collisionwhen parking). To restart your vehicle, refer to Fuel pump shut-off inthe Roadside Emergencies chapter.SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTIONWarning symbols in this guideHow can you reduce the risk of personal injury to yourself or others? Inthis guide, answers to such questions are contained in commentshighlighted by the warning triangle symbol. These comments should beread and observed.52011 F-250/350/450/550 (f23)Owners Guide, 4th PrintingUSA (fus)IntroductionWarning symbols on your vehicleWhen you see this symbol, it isimperative that you consult therelevant section of this guide beforetouching or attempting adjustmentof any kind.Protecting the environmentWe must all play our part inprotecting the environment. Correctvehicle usage and the authorizeddisposal of waste, cleaning andlubrication materials are significantsteps towards this aim. Information in this respect is highlighted in thisguide with the tree symbol.CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 WarningWARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, andcertain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known tothe State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or otherreproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles andcertain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals knownto the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or otherreproductive harm.PERCHLORATE MATERIALCertain components of this vehicle such as airbag modules, seat beltpretensioners, and button cell batteries may contain Perchlorate Material– Special handling may apply for service or vehicle end of life disposal.See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLEYour vehicle does not need an extensive break-in. Try not to drivecontinuously at the same speed for the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) ofnew vehicle operation. Vary your speed frequently in order to give themoving parts a chance to break in.Drive your new vehicle at least 1,000 miles (1,600 km) before towing atrailer. For more detailed information about towing a trailer, refer toTrailer towing in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter.62011 F-250/350/450/550 (f23)Owners Guide, 4th PrintingUSA (fus)IntroductionDo not add friction modifier compounds or special break-in oils sincethese additives may prevent piston ring seating. See Engine oil in theMaintenance and Specifications chapter for more information on oilusage.SPECIAL NOTICESNew Vehicle Limited WarrantyFor a detailed description of what is covered and what is not covered byyour vehicle’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty, refer to the WarrantyGuide that is provided to you along with your Owner’s Guide.Special instructionsFor your added safety, your vehicle is fitted with sophisticated electroniccontrols.WARNING: Please read the section Airbag SupplementalRestraint System (SRS) in the Seating and Safety Restraintschapter. Failure to follow the specific warnings and instructions couldresult in personal injury.WARNING: Front seat mounted rear-facing child or infant seatsshould NEVER be placed in front of an active passenger airbag.Notice to owners of diesel-powered vehiclesRead the diesel supplement for information regarding correct operationand maintenance of your Diesel-powered light truck.Notice to owners of pickup trucks and utility type vehiclesWARNING: Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rolloverrate than other types of vehicles.Before you drive your vehicle, please read this Owner’s Guide carefully.Your vehicle is not a passenger car. As with other vehicles of this type,failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss of vehiclecontrol, vehicle rollover, personal injury or death.Using your vehicle with a snowplowFor more information and guidelines for using your vehicle with asnowplow, refer to the Driving chapter.72011 F-250/350/450/550 (f23)Owners Guide, 4th PrintingUSA (fus)IntroductionUsing your vehicle as an ambulanceIf your light truck is equipped with the Ford Ambulance PreparationPackage, it may be utilized as an ambulance. Ford urges ambulancemanufacturers to follow the recommendations of the Ford IncompleteVehicle Manual, Ford Truck Body Builder’s Layout Book and theQualified Vehicle Modifiers (QVM) Guidelines as well as pertinentsupplements. For additional information, please contact the Truck BodyBuilders Advisory Service at http://www.fleet.ford.com/truckbbas/ andthen by selecting “Contact Us” or by phone at 1–877–840–4338.Use of your Ford light truck as an ambulance, without the Ford AmbulancePreparation Package voids the Ford New Vehicle Limited Warranty andmay void the Emissions Warranties. In addition, ambulance usage withoutthe preparation package could cause high underbody temperatures,overpressurized fuel and a risk of spraying fuel which could lead to fires.If your vehicle is equipped with the Ford Ambulance PreparationPackage, it will be indicated on the Safety Compliance CertificationLabel. The label is located on the driver’s side door pillar or on the rearedge of the driver’s door. You can determine whether the ambulancemanufacturer followed Ford’s recommendations by directly contactingthat manufacturer. Ford Ambulance Preparation Package is only availableon certain Diesel engine equipped vehicles.Using your vehicle as a stationary power source (PTO)Refer to the Driving chapter for more information and guidelines foroperating a vehicle equipped with an aftermarket power take-off system.DATA RECORDINGService Data RecordingService data recorders in your vehicle are capable of collecting andstoring diagnostic information about your vehicle. This potentiallyincludes information about the performance or status of various systemsand modules in the vehicle, such as engine, throttle, steering or brakesystems. In order to properly diagnose and service your vehicle, FordMotor Company, Ford of Canada, and service and repair facilities mayaccess or share among them vehicle diagnostic information receivedthrough a direct connection to your vehicle when diagnosing or servicingyour vehicle. For U.S. only (if equipped), if you choose to use the SYNC威Vehicle Health Report, you consent that certain diagnostic informationmay also be accessed electronically by Ford Motor Company and Fordauthorized service facilities, and that the diagnostic information may beused for any purpose. See your SYNC威 supplement for more information.82011 F-250/350/450/550 (f23)Owners Guide, 4th PrintingUSA (fus)IntroductionEvent Data RecordingThis vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR). Themain purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or nearcrash-like situations, such as an airbag deployment or hitting aroad obstacle; this data will assist in understanding how avehicle’s systems performed. The EDR is designed to record datarelated to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short periodof time, typically 30 seconds or less. The EDR in this vehicle isdesigned to record such data as:• How various systems in your vehicle were operating;• Whether or not the driver and passenger seatbelts werebuckled/fastened;• How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the acceleratorand/or the brake pedal; and• How fast the vehicle was travelling; and• Where the driver was positioning the steering wheel.This data can help provide a better understanding of thecirc*mstances in which crashes and injuries occur.Note: EDR data is recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivialcrash situation occurs; no data is recorded by the EDR undernormal driving conditions and no personal data or information(e.g., name, gender, age, and crash location) is recorded (seelimitations regarding 911 Assist and Traffic, directions andInformation privacy below). However, parties, such as lawenforcement, could combine the EDR data with the type ofpersonally identifying data routinely acquired during a crashinvestigation.To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required,and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to thevehicle manufacturer, other parties, such as law enforcement,that have such special equipment, can read the information ifthey have access to the vehicle or the EDR. Ford Motor Companyand Ford of Canada do not access event data recorderinformation without obtaining consent, unless pursuant to courtorder or where required by law enforcement, other governmentauthorities or other third parties acting with lawful authority.Other parties may seek to access the information independentlyof Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada.92011 F-250/350/450/550 (f23)Owners Guide, 4th PrintingUSA (fus)IntroductionNote: Including to the extent that any law pertaining to EventData Recorders applies to SYNC威 or its features, please note thefollowing: Once 911 Assist (if equipped) is enabled (set ON), 911Assist may, through any paired and connected cell phone, discloseto emergency services that the vehicle has been in a crashinvolving the deployment of an airbag or, in certain vehicles, theactivation of the fuel pump shut-off. Certain versions or updatesto 911 Assist may also be capable of being used to electronicallyor verbally provide to 911 operators the vehicle location (such aslatitude and longitude), and/or other details about the vehicle orcrash or personal information about the occupants to assist 911operators to provide the most appropriate emergency services. Ifyou do not want to disclose this information, do not activate the911 Assist feature. See your SYNC威 supplement for moreinformation.Additionally, when you connect to Traffic, Directions andInformation (if equipped, U.S. only) the service uses GPStechnology and advanced vehicle sensors to collect the vehicle’scurrent location, travel direction, and speed (“vehicle travelinformation”) only to help provide you with the directions, trafficreports, or business searches your request. If you do not wantFord or its vendors to receive this information, do not activatethe service. Ford Motor Company and the vendors it uses toprovide you with this information do not store your vehicle travelinformation. For more information, see Traffic, Directions andInformation, Terms and Conditions. See your SYNC威 supplementfor more information.Vehicle Modification Data RecordingSome aftermarket products may cause severe engine and/or transmissiondamage; refer to the What is not covered section in The new vehiclelimited warranty for your vehicle chapter of your vehicle’s WarrantyGuide for more information. Some vehicles are equipped withPowertrain Control Systems that can detect and store information aboutvehicle modifications that, for example, increase horsepower and torqueoutput; this information cannot be erased and will stay in the system’smemory even if the modification is removed. When a dealer or repairfacility works on your vehicle, it may be necessary for them to access theinformation in the Powertrain Control System. This information will likelyidentify if any unauthorized modifications have been made to the system,which may be used to determine if the warranty has been violated and ifrepairs will be covered by warranty.102011 F-250/350/450/550 (f23)Owners Guide, 4th PrintingUSA (fus)IntroductionCELL PHONE USEThe use of Mobile Communications Equipment has become increasinglyimportant in the conduct of business and personal affairs. However,drivers must not compromise their own or others’ safety when usingsuch equipment. Mobile Communications can enhance personal safetyand security when appropriately used, particularly in emergencysituations. Safety must be paramount when using mobile communicationsequipment to avoid negating these benefits.Mobile Communication Equipment includes, but is not limited to, cellularphones, pagers, portable email devices, text messaging devices andportable two-way radios.WARNING: Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehiclecontrol, accident and injury. Ford strongly recommends that youuse extreme caution when using any device or feature that may takeyour focus off the road. Your primary responsibility is the safeoperation of your vehicle.We recommend against the use of any handheld device while drivingand that you comply with all applicable laws.EXPORT UNIQUE (NON–UNITED STATES/CANADA) VEHICLESPECIFIC INFORMATIONFor your particular global region, your vehicle may be equipped withfeatures and options that are different from the features and options thatare described in this Owner’s Guide. A market unique supplement maybe supplied that complements this book. By referring to the marketunique supplement, if provided, you can properly identify those features,recommendations and specifications that are unique to your vehicle. ThisOwner’s Guide is written primarily for the U.S. and Canadian Markets.Features or equipment listed as standard may be different on units builtfor Export. Refer to this Owner’s Guide for all other requiredinformation and warnings.112011 F-250/350/450/550 (f23)Owners Guide, 4th PrintingUSA (fus)IntroductionThese are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle.Vehicle Symbol GlossarySafety AlertSee Owner’s GuideFasten Safety BeltAirbag - FrontAirbag - SideChild Seat LowerAnchorChild Seat TetherAnchorBrake SystemAnti-Lock Brake SystemParking Brake SystemBrake Fluid Non-Petroleum BasedParking Aid SystemStability Control SystemSpeed ControlMaster Lighting SwitchHazard Warning FlasherFog Lamps-FrontFuse CompartmentFuel Pump ResetWindshield Wash/WipeWindshieldDefrost/DemistRear WindowDefrost/Demist122011 F-250/350/450/550 (f23)Owners Guide, 4th PrintingUSA (fus)IntroductionVehicle Symbol GlossaryPower WindowsFront/RearPower Window LockoutChild Safety DoorLock/UnlockInterior LuggageCompartment ReleasePanic AlarmEngine OilEngine CoolantEngine CoolantTemperatureDo Not Open When HotBatteryAvoid Smoking, Flames,or SparksBattery AcidExplosive GasFan WarningPower Steering FluidMaintain Correct FluidLevelService Engine SoonEngine Air FilterPassenger CompartmentAir FilterJackCheck Fuel CapLow Tire PressureWarningMAXMIN132011 F-250/350/450/550 (f23)Owners Guide, 4th PrintingUSA (fus)Instrument ClusterWARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMESBase instrument cluster with standard measure shown; metricsimilarL3CHCHEF1610200700 1600 14405125040 MPH60km/h307080 1000620804M x 1000RP02H90100Optional instrument cluster with standard measure shown; metricsimilarLHCHEF4071000 160600 1412051240 50MPH 6030 km/h 7080 1008020 604M x 1000RPC032H90100Warning lights and gauges can alert you to a vehicle condition that maybecome serious enough to cause expensive repairs. A warning light mayilluminate when a problem exists with one of your vehicle’s functions.Many lights will illuminate when you start your vehicle to make sure the142011 F-250/350/450/550 (f23)Owners Guide, 4th PrintingUSA (fus)Instrument Clusterbulb works. If any light remains on after starting the vehicle, refer to therespective system warning light for additional information.Standard message centerNote: Some warning lights arereconfigurable telltale (RTT)indicator lights and will illuminate inthe message center. These lightsfunction the same as the otherwarning lights.Optional message centerNote: Some warning lights arereconfigurable telltale (RTT)indicator lights and will illuminate inthe message center. These lightsfunction the same as the otherwarning lights. The first threepositions will only display onewarning telltale at a time; the lastthree positions can cycle betweendifferent warning telltales.Service engine soon: The serviceengine soon indicatorilluminates when the ignition is firstturned to the on position to checkthe bulb and to indicate whether the vehicle is ready forInspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing. Normally, the service engine soonindicator will stay on until the engine is cranked, then turn itself off if nomalfunctions are present. However, if after 15 seconds the service enginesoon indicator blinks eight times, it means that the vehicle is not readyfor I/M testing. See the Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M)testing in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter.Solid illumination after the engine is started indicates the on-boarddiagnostics system (OBD-II) has detected a malfunction. Refer toOn-board diagnostics (OBD-II) in the Maintenance and Specificationschapter. If the light is blinking, engine misfire is occurring which coulddamage your catalytic converter. Drive in a moderate fashion (avoidheavy acceleration and deceleration) and have your vehicle servicedimmediately by your authorized dealer.152011 F-250/350/450/550 (f23)Owners Guide, 4th PrintingUSA (fus)Instrument ClusterWARNING: Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhausttemperatures could damage the catalytic converter, the fuelsystem, interior floor coverings or other vehicle components, possiblycausing a fire.Check fuel cap: Displays when thefuel cap may not be properlyinstalled. Continued driving withthis light on may cause the Serviceengine soon warning indicator tocome on. Refer to Fuel filler cap inthe Maintenance and Specifications chapter.Low fuel (RTT): Displays whenthe fuel level in the fuel tank is ator near empty (refer to Fuel gaugein this chapter).Powertrain malfunction/Reducedpower/Electronic throttlecontrol (RTT): Displays when theengine has defaulted to a“limp-home” operation or when a transmission problem has beendetected and shifting may be restricted. If the light remains on, have thesystem serviced immediately by your authorized dealer.Brake system warning light: To!Pconfirm the brake system warninglight is functional, it willBRAKEmomentarily illuminate when theignition is turned to the on positionwhen the engine is not running, or in a position between on and start, orby applying the parking brake when the ignition is turned to the onposition.If the brake system warning light does not illuminate at this time, seekservice immediately from your authorized dealer. Illumination afterreleasing the parking brake indicates low brake fluid level and the brakesystem should be inspected immediately by your authorized dealer.162011 F-250/350/450/550 (f23)Owners Guide, 4th PrintingUSA (fus)Instrument ClusterWARNING: Driving a vehicle with the brake system warninglight on is dangerous. A significant decrease in brakingperformance may occur. It will take you longer to stop the vehicle.Have the vehicle checked by your authorized dealer. Driving extendeddistances with the parking brake engaged can cause brake failure andthe risk of personal injury.Anti-lock brake system: If theABS light stays illuminated orABScontinues to flash, a malfunction hasbeen detected, have the systemserviced immediately by yourauthorized dealer. Normal braking is still functional unless the brakewarning light also is illuminated.Airbag readiness: If this light failsto illuminate when the ignition isturned to on, continues to flash orremains on, have the systemserviced immediately by yourauthorized dealer. A chime will sound if there is a malfunction in theindicator light.Safety belt: Reminds you to fastenyour safety belt. A Belt-Minder威chime will also sound to remind youto fasten your safety belt. Refer tothe Seating and Safety Restraintschapter to activate/deactivate the Belt-Minder威 chime feature.Charging system: Illuminates whenthe battery is not charging properly.If it stays on while the engine isrunning, there may be a malfunctionwith the charging system. Contact your authorized dealer as soon aspossible. This indicates a problem with the electrical system or a relatedcomponent.Engine oil pressure (RTT andstatic warning light): Displayswhen the oil pressure falls below thenormal range. Refer to Engine oilin the Maintenance and Specifications chapter.172011 F-250/350/450/550 (f23)Owners Guide, 4th PrintingUSA (fus)Instrument ClusterDoor ajar (RTT): Displays whenthe ignition is in the on position andany door is not completely closed.Engine coolant temperature(RTT): Illuminates when the enginecoolant temperature is high. Stopthe vehicle as soon as possible, switch off the engine and let cool. Referto Engine coolant in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter.WARNING: Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while theengine is running or hot.Low tire pressure warning (ifequipped): Illuminates when yourtire pressure is low. If the lightremains on at start up or whiledriving, the tire pressure should bechecked. Refer to Inflating your tires in the Tires, Wheels andLoading chapter. When the ignition is first turned to on, the light willilluminate for three seconds to ensure the bulb is working. If the lightdoes not turn on, have the system inspected by your authorized dealer.For more information on this system, refer to Tire pressure monitoringsystem (TPMS) in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter.Hill descent (if equipped):Displays when using the hill descentmode. Refer to the Driving chapterfor transmission function andoperation.Transmission Tow/Haul Feature(if equipped): Displays when theTow/Haul feature has beenactivated. Refer to the Drivingchapter for transmission function and operation. If the light flashessteadily, have the system serviced immediately, damage to thetransmission could occur.182011 F-250/350/450/550 (f23)Owners Guide, 4th PrintingUSA (fus)Instrument ClusterAdvanceTrac威/Traction control(if equipped): Displays when theAdvanceTrac威/Traction control isactive. If the light remains on, havethe system serviced immediately,refer to the Driving chapter for more information.AdvanceTrac威/Traction controloff light (if equipped): Illuminateswhen AdvanceTrac威/Traction controlhas been disabled by the driver.OFFRefer to the Driving chapter formore information.4X2 (RTT) (if equipped):Displays momentarily when4x2two-wheel drive high is selected. Ifthe light fails to display when theignition is turned on, or remains on,have the system serviced immediately by your authorized dealer.Four wheel drive low (RTT and4x4static) (if equipped): DisplaysLOWwhen four-wheel drive low isengaged. If the light fails to displaywhen the ignition is turned on, or remains on, have the system servicedimmediately by your authorized dealer.Four wheel drive high (RTT and4x4static) (if equipped): DisplaysHIGHwhen four-wheel drive high isengaged. If the light fails to displaywhen the ignition is turned on, or remains on, have the system servicedimmediately by your authorized dealer.Electronic locking differential(RTT and static) (if equipped):Displays when using the electroniclocking differential.Speed control (if equipped): Thespeed control system indicator lightchanges color to indicate what modethe system is in:192011 F-250/350/450/550 (f23)Owners Guide, 4th PrintingUSA (fus)Instrument Cluster• On (amber light): Illuminates when the speed control system isturned on. Turns off when the speed control system is engaged orturned off.• Engaged (green light): Illuminates when the speed control system isengaged. Turns off when the speed control system is disengaged.Turn signal: Illuminates when theleft or right turn signal or thehazard lights are turned on. If theindicators stay on or flash faster, check for a burned out bulb.High beams: Illuminates when thehigh-beam headlamps are turned on.Diesel warning lights: If your vehicle is equipped with a diesel engine,it has some unique warning lights; refer to Instrument Cluster in yourdiesel supplement for detailed information on their function.• Glow plug pre-heat• Water in fuel• Diesel exhaust fluidKey-in-ignition warning chime: Sounds when the key is left in theignition in the off or accessory position and the driver’s door is opened.Headlamps on warning chime: Sounds when the headlamps or parkinglamps are on, the ignition is off (the key is not in the ignition) and thedriver’s door is opened.202011 F-250/350/450/550 (f23)Owners Guide, 4th PrintingUSA (fus)Instrument ClusterGAUGESBase cluster with automatic transmission shown. Metric similar.134MPHM x 1000km/h80 100200 1600 1460126040RP251. Engine oil pressure gauge: Indicates engine oil pressure. Theneedle should stay in the normal operating range (between L and H). Ifthe needle falls below the normal range, stop the vehicle, turn off theengine and check the engine oil level. Add oil if needed. If the oil level iscorrect, have your vehicle checked at your authorized dealer.2. Engine coolant temperature gauge: Indicates engine coolanttemperature. At normal operating temperature, the needle will be in thenormal range (between H and C). If it enters the red section, theengine is overheating. Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible,switch off the engine and let the engine cool.WARNING: Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while theengine is running or hot.3. Transmission fluid temperature gauge: If the gauge is in the:Normal area The transmission fluid is within the normal operatingtemperature (between H and C).Yellow area The transmission fluid is higher than normal operatingtemperature. This can be caused by special operation conditions (i.e.snowplowing, towing or off road use). Refer to Special operatingconditions in the scheduled maintenance information for instructions.Operating the transmission for extended periods of time with the gaugein the yellow area may cause internal transmission damage.212011 F-250/350/450/550 (f23)Owners Guide, 4th PrintingUSA (fus)Instrument ClusterAltering the severity of the driving conditions is recommended to lowerthe transmission temperature into the normal range.Red area The transmission fluid is overheating. Stop the vehicle to allowthe temperature to return to normal range.If the gauge is operating in the yellow or red area, stop the vehicle andverify the airflow is not restricted such as snow or debris blocking airflowthrough the grill. If the gauge continues to show high temperatures, seeyour authorized dealer.4. Fuel gauge: Indicates approximately how much fuel is left in the fueltank (when the ignition is in the on position). The fuel gauge may varyslightly when the vehicle is in motion or on a grade. The fuel icon andarrow indicates which side of the vehicle the fuel filler door is located.Refer to Filling the tank in the Maintenance and Specificationschapter for more information.5. Speedometer: Indicates the current vehicle speed.6. Tachometer: Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute.Driving with your tachometer pointer continuously at the top of the scalemay damage the engine.Odometer and trip odometer: The odometer is displayed on the lowerline in the message center and registers the total accumulated distancethe vehicle has traveled. For trip odometer, refer to Standard messagecenter or Optional message center in this chapter.STANDARD MESSAGE CENTERYour vehicle’s message center is capable of monitoring many vehiclesystems and will alert you to potential vehicle problems and variousconditions with an informational message followed by a long indicatorchime.The message center display is located in the instrument cluster and thecontrols are located on the steering wheel.222011 F-250/350/450/550 (f23)Owners Guide, 4th PrintingUSA (fus)Instrument ClusterSelectable featuresInfo (information menu)Press the INFO button repeatedly tocycle through the following features:TRIP A/BRegisters the distance of individual journeys. Press and release the INFObutton until the TRIP A/B appear in the display (this represents the tripmode). Press and hold the RESET button for two seconds to reset.Refer to UNITS later in this section to switch the display from metric toEnglish.XXX° (outside air temperature) (if equipped)This displays the outside temperature.Refer to UNITS later in this section to switch the display from Metric toEnglish.MYKEY MILES (km) (if programmed)For more information, refer to MyKey威 in the Locks and Securitychapter.XXX MILES (km) TO EThis displays an estimate of approximately how far you can drive withthe fuel remaining in your tank under normal driving conditions.Remember to turn the ignition off when refueling to allow this feature tocorrectly detect the added fuel.The low fuel indicator will illuminate when the fuel level is atapproximately 1/16 of the tank.DTE is calculated using a running average fuel economy, which is basedon your recent driving history of 500 miles (800 km). This value is notthe same as the average fuel economy display. The running average fueleconomy is re-initialized to a factory default value if the battery isdisconnected.XX.X AVG MPG (L/100km)Average fuel economy displays your average fuel economy in miles/gallonor liters/100 km.232011 F-250/350/450/550 (f23)Owners Guide, 4th PrintingUSA (fus)Instrument ClusterIf you calculate your average fuel economy by dividing distance traveledby gallons of fuel used (liters of fuel used by 100 kilometers traveled),your figure may be different than displayed for the following reasons:• Your vehicle was not perfectly level during fill-up• Differences in the automatic shut-off points on the fuel pumps atservice stations• Variations in top-off procedure from one fill-up to another• Rounding of the displayed values to the nearest 0.1 gallon (liter)1. Drive the vehicle at least 5 miles (8 km) with the speed controlsystem engaged to display a stabilized average.2. Record the highway fuel economy for future reference.It is important to press the RESET button (press and hold RESET fortwo seconds in order to reset the function) after setting the speedcontrol to get accurate highway fuel economy readings.MPG (L/km)This displays instantaneous fuel economy as a bar graph ranging from ↓poor economy to ↑ excellent economy.Your vehicle must be moving to calculate instantaneous fuel economy.When your vehicle is not moving, this function shows ↓, one or no barsilluminated. Instantaneous fuel economy cannot be reset.TIMERTimer displays the trip elapsed drive time.To operate, do the following:1. Press and release RESET in order to start the timer.2. Press and release RESET to pause the timer.3. Press and hold RESET until the timer resets.TBC GAIN (if equipped)Displays the level of trailer brake gain or if the trailer is not connected.EXHAUST FILTER (diesel only)Refer to Diesel exhaust system: oxidation catalyst/diesel particulatefilter system in your diesel supplement for more information.242011 F-250/350/450/550 (f23)Owners Guide, 4th PrintingUSA (fus)Instrument ClusterSystem check and vehicle feature customizationPress the SETUP button repeatedlyto cycle the message center throughthe following features:Note: When returning to the SETUP menu and a non-English languagehas been selected, HOLD RESET FOR ENGLISH will be displayed tochange back to English. Press and hold the RESET button to changeback to English.RESET FOR SYSTEM CHECKWhen this message appears, press the RESET button and the messagecenter will begin to cycle through the following systems and provide astatus of the item if needed.1. OIL LIFE2. EXHAUST FLUID LEVEL (Diesel only)3. ENGINE HOURS4. ENGINE IDLE HOURS5. CHARGING SYSTEM6. DOOR7. BRAKE SYSTEM8. TBC GAIN = XX.X (if equipped)9. FUEL LEVEL10. MYKEY DISTANCE (if MyKey威 is programmed)11. MYKEY(S) PROGRAMMED12. ADMIN KEYS PROGRAMMEDNote: Some systems show a message only if a condition is present.OIL LIFEThis displays the remaining oil life.An oil change is required whenever indicated by the message center andaccording to the recommended maintenance schedule.To reset the oil monitoring system to 100% after each oil change,perform the following:252011 F-250/350/450/550 (f23)Owners Guide, 4th PrintingUSA (fus)Instrument Cluster1. Press and release the SETUP button to display “OIL LIFE XXX%HOLD RESET = NEW”.2. Press and hold the RESET button for two seconds and release to resetthe oil life to 100%.Note: To change oil life 100% value (if equipped with this feature) toanother value, proceed to Step 3.3. Once “OIL LIFE SET TO XXX%” is displayed, release and press theRESET button to change the oil life start value. Each release and presswill reduce the value by 10%.UNITSDisplays the current units English or Metric.Press the RESET button to change from English to Metric.AUTOLAMP (SEC)This feature keeps your headlights on for up to three minutes after theignition is switched off.Press the RESET control to select the new autolamp delay values of 0,10, 20, 30, 60, 90, 120 or 180 seconds.AUTOLOCKThis feature automatically locks all vehicle doors when the vehicle isshifted into any gear, putting the vehicle in motion.Press the RESET control to turn autolock on or off.AUTOUNLOCKThis feature automatically unlocks all vehicle doors when the driver’sdoor is opened within 10 minutes of the ignition being turned off.Press RESET to turn it off or on.COURTESY WIPEOne extra wipe will occur a few seconds after washing the front windowto clear any excess washer fluid remaining on the windshield.Press RESET to turn this feature on or off.CREATE MYKEY / MYKEY SETUP/ CLEAR MYKEYFor more information refer to MyKey威 in the Locks and Securitychapter.RESET FOR ZONE SETTINGThis feature changes the compass zone setting.262011 F-250/350/450/550 (f23)Owners Guide, 4th PrintingUSA (fus)Instrument ClusterMost geographic areas (zones) have a magnetic north compass point thatvaries slightly from the northerly direction on maps. This variation is fourdegrees between adjacent zones and will become noticeable as thevehicle crosses multiple zones. A correct zone setting will eliminate thiserror.Refer to Compass zone/calibration adjustment.ZONE

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Table of ContentsIntroductionInstrument Cluster514Warning lights and chimesGaugesMessage center142122Entertainment Systems59AM/FM stereoAM/FM stereo with CDAuxiliary input jackUSB portSatellite radio informationNavigation systemSYNC威59616870737676Climate ControlsManual heating and air conditioningDual electronic automatic temperature controlRear window defrosterLightsHeadlampsTurn signal controlBulb replacementDriver ControlsWindshield wiper/washer controlSteering wheel adjustmentPower windowsMirrorsSpeed controlUpfitter controls777780848686909197979810210310911212011 F-250/350/450/550 (f23)Owners Guide, 4th PrintingUSA (fus)Table of ContentsLocks and Security127KeysLocksAnti-theft system127135147Seating and Safety RestraintsSeatingSafety restraintsAirbagsChild restraintsTires, Wheels and LoadingTire informationTire inflationTire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)Vehicle loadingTrailer towingTrailer brake controller-integratedRecreational towingDrivingStartingBrakesTraction Control™AdvanceTrac威Hill descent controlTransmission operationReverse sensing systemRear-view camera system22011 F-250/350/450/550 (f23)Owners Guide, 4th PrintingUSA (fus)151151166178192214216219234242249254261262262268270271277284292294Table of ContentsRoadside EmergenciesGetting roadside assistanceHazard flasher controlFuel pump shut-offFuses and relaysChanging tiresWheel lug nut torqueJump startingWrecker towingCustomer AssistanceReporting safety defects (U.S. only)Reporting safety defects (Canada only)314314315316316326342343347349356356Cleaning357Maintenance and Specifications366Engine compartmentEngine oilBatteryEngine coolantFuel informationAir filter(s)Part numbersMaintenance product specifications and capacitiesEngine data367371373375382401406407411Accessories415Ford Extended Service Plan41832011 F-250/350/450/550 (f23)Owners Guide, 4th PrintingUSA (fus)Table of ContentsScheduled MaintenanceNormal scheduled maintenance and logIndex422428443All rights reserved. Reproduction by any means, electronic or mechanicalincluding photocopying, recording or by any information storage and retrievalsystem or translation in whole or part is not permitted without writtenauthorization from Ford Motor Company. Ford may change the contents withoutnotice and without incurring obligation.Copyright © 2011 Ford Motor Company42011 F-250/350/450/550 (f23)Owners Guide, 4th PrintingUSA (fus)IntroductionCONGRATULATIONSCongratulations on acquiring your new Ford. Please take the time to getwell acquainted with your vehicle by reading this handbook. The moreyou know and understand about your vehicle, the greater the safety andpleasure you will derive from driving it.For more information on Ford Motor Company and its products visit thefollowing website:• In the United States: www.ford.com• In Canada: www.ford.ca• In Australia: www.ford.com.au• In Mexico: www.ford.com.mxAdditional owner information is given in separate publications.This Owner’s Guide describes every option and model variant availableand therefore some of the items covered may not apply to yourparticular vehicle. Furthermore, due to printing cycles it may describeoptions before they are generally available.Remember to pass on this Owner’s Guide when reselling the vehicle. It isan integral part of the vehicle.WARNING: Fuel pump shut-off: In the event of an accidentthis feature will automatically cut off the fuel supply to theengine. It can also be activated through sudden vibration (e.g. collisionwhen parking). To restart your vehicle, refer to Fuel pump shut-off inthe Roadside Emergencies chapter.SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTIONWarning symbols in this guideHow can you reduce the risk of personal injury to yourself or others? Inthis guide, answers to such questions are contained in commentshighlighted by the warning triangle symbol. These comments should beread and observed.52011 F-250/350/450/550 (f23)Owners Guide, 4th PrintingUSA (fus)IntroductionWarning symbols on your vehicleWhen you see this symbol, it isimperative that you consult therelevant section of this guide beforetouching or attempting adjustmentof any kind.Protecting the environmentWe must all play our part inprotecting the environment. Correctvehicle usage and the authorizeddisposal of waste, cleaning andlubrication materials are significantsteps towards this aim. Information in this respect is highlighted in thisguide with the tree symbol.CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 WarningWARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, andcertain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known tothe State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or otherreproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles andcertain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals knownto the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or otherreproductive harm.PERCHLORATE MATERIALCertain components of this vehicle such as airbag modules, seat beltpretensioners, and button cell batteries may contain Perchlorate Material– Special handling may apply for service or vehicle end of life disposal.See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLEYour vehicle does not need an extensive break-in. Try not to drivecontinuously at the same speed for the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) ofnew vehicle operation. Vary your speed frequently in order to give themoving parts a chance to break in.Drive your new vehicle at least 1,000 miles (1,600 km) before towing atrailer. For more detailed information about towing a trailer, refer toTrailer towing in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter.62011 F-250/350/450/550 (f23)Owners Guide, 4th PrintingUSA (fus)IntroductionDo not add friction modifier compounds or special break-in oils sincethese additives may prevent piston ring seating. See Engine oil in theMaintenance and Specifications chapter for more information on oilusage.SPECIAL NOTICESNew Vehicle Limited WarrantyFor a detailed description of what is covered and what is not covered byyour vehicle’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty, refer to the WarrantyGuide that is provided to you along with your Owner’s Guide.Special instructionsFor your added safety, your vehicle is fitted with sophisticated electroniccontrols.WARNING: Please read the section Airbag SupplementalRestraint System (SRS) in the Seating and Safety Restraintschapter. Failure to follow the specific warnings and instructions couldresult in personal injury.WARNING: Front seat mounted rear-facing child or infant seatsshould NEVER be placed in front of an active passenger airbag.Notice to owners of diesel-powered vehiclesRead the diesel supplement for information regarding correct operationand maintenance of your Diesel-powered light truck.Notice to owners of pickup trucks and utility type vehiclesWARNING: Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rolloverrate than other types of vehicles.Before you drive your vehicle, please read this Owner’s Guide carefully.Your vehicle is not a passenger car. As with other vehicles of this type,failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss of vehiclecontrol, vehicle rollover, personal injury or death.Using your vehicle with a snowplowFor more information and guidelines for using your vehicle with asnowplow, refer to the Driving chapter.72011 F-250/350/450/550 (f23)Owners Guide, 4th PrintingUSA (fus)IntroductionUsing your vehicle as an ambulanceIf your light truck is equipped with the Ford Ambulance PreparationPackage, it may be utilized as an ambulance. Ford urges ambulancemanufacturers to follow the recommendations of the Ford IncompleteVehicle Manual, Ford Truck Body Builder’s Layout Book and theQualified Vehicle Modifiers (QVM) Guidelines as well as pertinentsupplements. For additional information, please contact the Truck BodyBuilders Advisory Service at http://www.fleet.ford.com/truckbbas/ andthen by selecting “Contact Us” or by phone at 1–877–840–4338.Use of your Ford light truck as an ambulance, without the Ford AmbulancePreparation Package voids the Ford New Vehicle Limited Warranty andmay void the Emissions Warranties. In addition, ambulance usage withoutthe preparation package could cause high underbody temperatures,overpressurized fuel and a risk of spraying fuel which could lead to fires.If your vehicle is equipped with the Ford Ambulance PreparationPackage, it will be indicated on the Safety Compliance CertificationLabel. The label is located on the driver’s side door pillar or on the rearedge of the driver’s door. You can determine whether the ambulancemanufacturer followed Ford’s recommendations by directly contactingthat manufacturer. Ford Ambulance Preparation Package is only availableon certain Diesel engine equipped vehicles.Using your vehicle as a stationary power source (PTO)Refer to the Driving chapter for more information and guidelines foroperating a vehicle equipped with an aftermarket power take-off system.DATA RECORDINGService Data RecordingService data recorders in your vehicle are capable of collecting andstoring diagnostic information about your vehicle. This potentiallyincludes information about the performance or status of various systemsand modules in the vehicle, such as engine, throttle, steering or brakesystems. In order to properly diagnose and service your vehicle, FordMotor Company, Ford of Canada, and service and repair facilities mayaccess or share among them vehicle diagnostic information receivedthrough a direct connection to your vehicle when diagnosing or servicingyour vehicle. For U.S. only (if equipped), if you choose to use the SYNC威Vehicle Health Report, you consent that certain diagnostic informationmay also be accessed electronically by Ford Motor Company and Fordauthorized service facilities, and that the diagnostic information may beused for any purpose. See your SYNC威 supplement for more information.82011 F-250/350/450/550 (f23)Owners Guide, 4th PrintingUSA (fus)IntroductionEvent Data RecordingThis vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR). Themain purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or nearcrash-like situations, such as an airbag deployment or hitting aroad obstacle; this data will assist in understanding how avehicle’s systems performed. The EDR is designed to record datarelated to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short periodof time, typically 30 seconds or less. The EDR in this vehicle isdesigned to record such data as:• How various systems in your vehicle were operating;• Whether or not the driver and passenger seatbelts werebuckled/fastened;• How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the acceleratorand/or the brake pedal; and• How fast the vehicle was travelling; and• Where the driver was positioning the steering wheel.This data can help provide a better understanding of thecirc*mstances in which crashes and injuries occur.Note: EDR data is recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivialcrash situation occurs; no data is recorded by the EDR undernormal driving conditions and no personal data or information(e.g., name, gender, age, and crash location) is recorded (seelimitations regarding 911 Assist and Traffic, directions andInformation privacy below). However, parties, such as lawenforcement, could combine the EDR data with the type ofpersonally identifying data routinely acquired during a crashinvestigation.To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required,and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to thevehicle manufacturer, other parties, such as law enforcement,that have such special equipment, can read the information ifthey have access to the vehicle or the EDR. Ford Motor Companyand Ford of Canada do not access event data recorderinformation without obtaining consent, unless pursuant to courtorder or where required by law enforcement, other governmentauthorities or other third parties acting with lawful authority.Other parties may seek to access the information independentlyof Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada.92011 F-250/350/450/550 (f23)Owners Guide, 4th PrintingUSA (fus)IntroductionNote: Including to the extent that any law pertaining to EventData Recorders applies to SYNC威 or its features, please note thefollowing: Once 911 Assist (if equipped) is enabled (set ON), 911Assist may, through any paired and connected cell phone, discloseto emergency services that the vehicle has been in a crashinvolving the deployment of an airbag or, in certain vehicles, theactivation of the fuel pump shut-off. Certain versions or updatesto 911 Assist may also be capable of being used to electronicallyor verbally provide to 911 operators the vehicle location (such aslatitude and longitude), and/or other details about the vehicle orcrash or personal information about the occupants to assist 911operators to provide the most appropriate emergency services. Ifyou do not want to disclose this information, do not activate the911 Assist feature. See your SYNC威 supplement for moreinformation.Additionally, when you connect to Traffic, Directions andInformation (if equipped, U.S. only) the service uses GPStechnology and advanced vehicle sensors to collect the vehicle’scurrent location, travel direction, and speed (“vehicle travelinformation”) only to help provide you with the directions, trafficreports, or business searches your request. If you do not wantFord or its vendors to receive this information, do not activatethe service. Ford Motor Company and the vendors it uses toprovide you with this information do not store your vehicle travelinformation. For more information, see Traffic, Directions andInformation, Terms and Conditions. See your SYNC威 supplementfor more information.Vehicle Modification Data RecordingSome aftermarket products may cause severe engine and/or transmissiondamage; refer to the What is not covered section in The new vehiclelimited warranty for your vehicle chapter of your vehicle’s WarrantyGuide for more information. Some vehicles are equipped withPowertrain Control Systems that can detect and store information aboutvehicle modifications that, for example, increase horsepower and torqueoutput; this information cannot be erased and will stay in the system’smemory even if the modification is removed. When a dealer or repairfacility works on your vehicle, it may be necessary for them to access theinformation in the Powertrain Control System. This information will likelyidentify if any unauthorized modifications have been made to the system,which may be used to determine if the warranty has been violated and ifrepairs will be covered by warranty.102011 F-250/350/450/550 (f23)Owners Guide, 4th PrintingUSA (fus)IntroductionCELL PHONE USEThe use of Mobile Communications Equipment has become increasinglyimportant in the conduct of business and personal affairs. However,drivers must not compromise their own or others’ safety when usingsuch equipment. Mobile Communications can enhance personal safetyand security when appropriately used, particularly in emergencysituations. Safety must be paramount when using mobile communicationsequipment to avoid negating these benefits.Mobile Communication Equipment includes, but is not limited to, cellularphones, pagers, portable email devices, text messaging devices andportable two-way radios.WARNING: Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehiclecontrol, accident and injury. Ford strongly recommends that youuse extreme caution when using any device or feature that may takeyour focus off the road. Your primary responsibility is the safeoperation of your vehicle.We recommend against the use of any handheld device while drivingand that you comply with all applicable laws.EXPORT UNIQUE (NON–UNITED STATES/CANADA) VEHICLESPECIFIC INFORMATIONFor your particular global region, your vehicle may be equipped withfeatures and options that are different from the features and options thatare described in this Owner’s Guide. A market unique supplement maybe supplied that complements this book. By referring to the marketunique supplement, if provided, you can properly identify those features,recommendations and specifications that are unique to your vehicle. ThisOwner’s Guide is written primarily for the U.S. and Canadian Markets.Features or equipment listed as standard may be different on units builtfor Export. Refer to this Owner’s Guide for all other requiredinformation and warnings.112011 F-250/350/450/550 (f23)Owners Guide, 4th PrintingUSA (fus)IntroductionThese are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle.Vehicle Symbol GlossarySafety AlertSee Owner’s GuideFasten Safety BeltAirbag - FrontAirbag - SideChild Seat LowerAnchorChild Seat TetherAnchorBrake SystemAnti-Lock Brake SystemParking Brake SystemBrake Fluid Non-Petroleum BasedParking Aid SystemStability Control SystemSpeed ControlMaster Lighting SwitchHazard Warning FlasherFog Lamps-FrontFuse CompartmentFuel Pump ResetWindshield Wash/WipeWindshieldDefrost/DemistRear WindowDefrost/Demist122011 F-250/350/450/550 (f23)Owners Guide, 4th PrintingUSA (fus)IntroductionVehicle Symbol GlossaryPower WindowsFront/RearPower Window LockoutChild Safety DoorLock/UnlockInterior LuggageCompartment ReleasePanic AlarmEngine OilEngine CoolantEngine CoolantTemperatureDo Not Open When HotBatteryAvoid Smoking, Flames,or SparksBattery AcidExplosive GasFan WarningPower Steering FluidMaintain Correct FluidLevelService Engine SoonEngine Air FilterPassenger CompartmentAir FilterJackCheck Fuel CapLow Tire PressureWarningMAXMIN132011 F-250/350/450/550 (f23)Owners Guide, 4th PrintingUSA (fus)Instrument ClusterWARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMESBase instrument cluster with standard measure shown; metricsimilarL3CHCHEF1610200700 1600 14405125040 MPH60km/h307080 1000620804M x 1000RP02H90100Optional instrument cluster with standard measure shown; metricsimilarLHCHEF4071000 160600 1412051240 50MPH 6030 km/h 7080 1008020 604M x 1000RPC032H90100Warning lights and gauges can alert you to a vehicle condition that maybecome serious enough to cause expensive repairs. A warning light mayilluminate when a problem exists with one of your vehicle’s functions.Many lights will illuminate when you start your vehicle to make sure the142011 F-250/350/450/550 (f23)Owners Guide, 4th PrintingUSA (fus)Instrument Clusterbulb works. If any light remains on after starting the vehicle, refer to therespective system warning light for additional information.Standard message centerNote: Some warning lights arereconfigurable telltale (RTT)indicator lights and will illuminate inthe message center. These lightsfunction the same as the otherwarning lights.Optional message centerNote: Some warning lights arereconfigurable telltale (RTT)indicator lights and will illuminate inthe message center. These lightsfunction the same as the otherwarning lights. The first threepositions will only display onewarning telltale at a time; the lastthree positions can cycle betweendifferent warning telltales.Service engine soon: The serviceengine soon indicatorilluminates when the ignition is firstturned to the on position to checkthe bulb and to indicate whether the vehicle is ready forInspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing. Normally, the service engine soonindicator will stay on until the engine is cranked, then turn itself off if nomalfunctions are present. However, if after 15 seconds the service enginesoon indicator blinks eight times, it means that the vehicle is not readyfor I/M testing. See the Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M)testing in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter.Solid illumination after the engine is started indicates the on-boarddiagnostics system (OBD-II) has detected a malfunction. Refer toOn-board diagnostics (OBD-II) in the Maintenance and Specificationschapter. If the light is blinking, engine misfire is occurring which coulddamage your catalytic converter. Drive in a moderate fashion (avoidheavy acceleration and deceleration) and have your vehicle servicedimmediately by your authorized dealer.152011 F-250/350/450/550 (f23)Owners Guide, 4th PrintingUSA (fus)Instrument ClusterWARNING: Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhausttemperatures could damage the catalytic converter, the fuelsystem, interior floor coverings or other vehicle components, possiblycausing a fire.Check fuel cap: Displays when thefuel cap may not be properlyinstalled. Continued driving withthis light on may cause the Serviceengine soon warning indicator tocome on. Refer to Fuel filler cap inthe Maintenance and Specifications chapter.Low fuel (RTT): Displays whenthe fuel level in the fuel tank is ator near empty (refer to Fuel gaugein this chapter).Powertrain malfunction/Reducedpower/Electronic throttlecontrol (RTT): Displays when theengine has defaulted to a“limp-home” operation or when a transmission problem has beendetected and shifting may be restricted. If the light remains on, have thesystem serviced immediately by your authorized dealer.Brake system warning light: To!Pconfirm the brake system warninglight is functional, it willBRAKEmomentarily illuminate when theignition is turned to the on positionwhen the engine is not running, or in a position between on and start, orby applying the parking brake when the ignition is turned to the onposition.If the brake system warning light does not illuminate at this time, seekservice immediately from your authorized dealer. Illumination afterreleasing the parking brake indicates low brake fluid level and the brakesystem should be inspected immediately by your authorized dealer.162011 F-250/350/450/550 (f23)Owners Guide, 4th PrintingUSA (fus)Instrument ClusterWARNING: Driving a vehicle with the brake system warninglight on is dangerous. A significant decrease in brakingperformance may occur. It will take you longer to stop the vehicle.Have the vehicle checked by your authorized dealer. Driving extendeddistances with the parking brake engaged can cause brake failure andthe risk of personal injury.Anti-lock brake system: If theABS light stays illuminated orABScontinues to flash, a malfunction hasbeen detected, have the systemserviced immediately by yourauthorized dealer. Normal braking is still functional unless the brakewarning light also is illuminated.Airbag readiness: If this light failsto illuminate when the ignition isturned to on, continues to flash orremains on, have the systemserviced immediately by yourauthorized dealer. A chime will sound if there is a malfunction in theindicator light.Safety belt: Reminds you to fastenyour safety belt. A Belt-Minder威chime will also sound to remind youto fasten your safety belt. Refer tothe Seating and Safety Restraintschapter to activate/deactivate the Belt-Minder威 chime feature.Charging system: Illuminates whenthe battery is not charging properly.If it stays on while the engine isrunning, there may be a malfunctionwith the charging system. Contact your authorized dealer as soon aspossible. This indicates a problem with the electrical system or a relatedcomponent.Engine oil pressure (RTT andstatic warning light): Displayswhen the oil pressure falls below thenormal range. Refer to Engine oilin the Maintenance and Specifications chapter.172011 F-250/350/450/550 (f23)Owners Guide, 4th PrintingUSA (fus)Instrument ClusterDoor ajar (RTT): Displays whenthe ignition is in the on position andany door is not completely closed.Engine coolant temperature(RTT): Illuminates when the enginecoolant temperature is high. Stopthe vehicle as soon as possible, switch off the engine and let cool. Referto Engine coolant in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter.WARNING: Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while theengine is running or hot.Low tire pressure warning (ifequipped): Illuminates when yourtire pressure is low. If the lightremains on at start up or whiledriving, the tire pressure should bechecked. Refer to Inflating your tires in the Tires, Wheels andLoading chapter. When the ignition is first turned to on, the light willilluminate for three seconds to ensure the bulb is working. If the lightdoes not turn on, have the system inspected by your authorized dealer.For more information on this system, refer to Tire pressure monitoringsystem (TPMS) in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter.Hill descent (if equipped):Displays when using the hill descentmode. Refer to the Driving chapterfor transmission function andoperation.Transmission Tow/Haul Feature(if equipped): Displays when theTow/Haul feature has beenactivated. Refer to the Drivingchapter for transmission function and operation. If the light flashessteadily, have the system serviced immediately, damage to thetransmission could occur.182011 F-250/350/450/550 (f23)Owners Guide, 4th PrintingUSA (fus)Instrument ClusterAdvanceTrac威/Traction control(if equipped): Displays when theAdvanceTrac威/Traction control isactive. If the light remains on, havethe system serviced immediately,refer to the Driving chapter for more information.AdvanceTrac威/Traction controloff light (if equipped): Illuminateswhen AdvanceTrac威/Traction controlhas been disabled by the driver.OFFRefer to the Driving chapter formore information.4X2 (RTT) (if equipped):Displays momentarily when4x2two-wheel drive high is selected. Ifthe light fails to display when theignition is turned on, or remains on,have the system serviced immediately by your authorized dealer.Four wheel drive low (RTT and4x4static) (if equipped): DisplaysLOWwhen four-wheel drive low isengaged. If the light fails to displaywhen the ignition is turned on, or remains on, have the system servicedimmediately by your authorized dealer.Four wheel drive high (RTT and4x4static) (if equipped): DisplaysHIGHwhen four-wheel drive high isengaged. If the light fails to displaywhen the ignition is turned on, or remains on, have the system servicedimmediately by your authorized dealer.Electronic locking differential(RTT and static) (if equipped):Displays when using the electroniclocking differential.Speed control (if equipped): Thespeed control system indicator lightchanges color to indicate what modethe system is in:192011 F-250/350/450/550 (f23)Owners Guide, 4th PrintingUSA (fus)Instrument Cluster• On (amber light): Illuminates when the speed control system isturned on. Turns off when the speed control system is engaged orturned off.• Engaged (green light): Illuminates when the speed control system isengaged. Turns off when the speed control system is disengaged.Turn signal: Illuminates when theleft or right turn signal or thehazard lights are turned on. If theindicators stay on or flash faster, check for a burned out bulb.High beams: Illuminates when thehigh-beam headlamps are turned on.Diesel warning lights: If your vehicle is equipped with a diesel engine,it has some unique warning lights; refer to Instrument Cluster in yourdiesel supplement for detailed information on their function.• Glow plug pre-heat• Water in fuel• Diesel exhaust fluidKey-in-ignition warning chime: Sounds when the key is left in theignition in the off or accessory position and the driver’s door is opened.Headlamps on warning chime: Sounds when the headlamps or parkinglamps are on, the ignition is off (the key is not in the ignition) and thedriver’s door is opened.202011 F-250/350/450/550 (f23)Owners Guide, 4th PrintingUSA (fus)Instrument ClusterGAUGESBase cluster with automatic transmission shown. Metric similar.134MPHM x 1000km/h80 100200 1600 1460126040RP251. Engine oil pressure gauge: Indicates engine oil pressure. Theneedle should stay in the normal operating range (between L and H). Ifthe needle falls below the normal range, stop the vehicle, turn off theengine and check the engine oil level. Add oil if needed. If the oil level iscorrect, have your vehicle checked at your authorized dealer.2. Engine coolant temperature gauge: Indicates engine coolanttemperature. At normal operating temperature, the needle will be in thenormal range (between H and C). If it enters the red section, theengine is overheating. Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible,switch off the engine and let the engine cool.WARNING: Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while theengine is running or hot.3. Transmission fluid temperature gauge: If the gauge is in the:Normal area The transmission fluid is within the normal operatingtemperature (between H and C).Yellow area The transmission fluid is higher than normal operatingtemperature. This can be caused by special operation conditions (i.e.snowplowing, towing or off road use). Refer to Special operatingconditions in the scheduled maintenance information for instructions.Operating the transmission for extended periods of time with the gaugein the yellow area may cause internal transmission damage.212011 F-250/350/450/550 (f23)Owners Guide, 4th PrintingUSA (fus)Instrument ClusterAltering the severity of the driving conditions is recommended to lowerthe transmission temperature into the normal range.Red area The transmission fluid is overheating. Stop the vehicle to allowthe temperature to return to normal range.If the gauge is operating in the yellow or red area, stop the vehicle andverify the airflow is not restricted such as snow or debris blocking airflowthrough the grill. If the gauge continues to show high temperatures, seeyour authorized dealer.4. Fuel gauge: Indicates approximately how much fuel is left in the fueltank (when the ignition is in the on position). The fuel gauge may varyslightly when the vehicle is in motion or on a grade. The fuel icon andarrow indicates which side of the vehicle the fuel filler door is located.Refer to Filling the tank in the Maintenance and Specificationschapter for more information.5. Speedometer: Indicates the current vehicle speed.6. Tachometer: Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute.Driving with your tachometer pointer continuously at the top of the scalemay damage the engine.Odometer and trip odometer: The odometer is displayed on the lowerline in the message center and registers the total accumulated distancethe vehicle has traveled. For trip odometer, refer to Standard messagecenter or Optional message center in this chapter.STANDARD MESSAGE CENTERYour vehicle’s message center is capable of monitoring many vehiclesystems and will alert you to potential vehicle problems and variousconditions with an informational message followed by a long indicatorchime.The message center display is located in the instrument cluster and thecontrols are located on the steering wheel.222011 F-250/350/450/550 (f23)Owners Guide, 4th PrintingUSA (fus)Instrument ClusterSelectable featuresInfo (information menu)Press the INFO button repeatedly tocycle through the following features:TRIP A/BRegisters the distance of individual journeys. Press and release the INFObutton until the TRIP A/B appear in the display (this represents the tripmode). Press and hold the RESET button for two seconds to reset.Refer to UNITS later in this section to switch the display from metric toEnglish.XXX° (outside air temperature) (if equipped)This displays the outside temperature.Refer to UNITS later in this section to switch the display from Metric toEnglish.MYKEY MILES (km) (if programmed)For more information, refer to MyKey威 in the Locks and Securitychapter.XXX MILES (km) TO EThis displays an estimate of approximately how far you can drive withthe fuel remaining in your tank under normal driving conditions.Remember to turn the ignition off when refueling to allow this feature tocorrectly detect the added fuel.The low fuel indicator will illuminate when the fuel level is atapproximately 1/16 of the tank.DTE is calculated using a running average fuel economy, which is basedon your recent driving history of 500 miles (800 km). This value is notthe same as the average fuel economy display. The running average fueleconomy is re-initialized to a factory default value if the battery isdisconnected.XX.X AVG MPG (L/100km)Average fuel economy displays your average fuel economy in miles/gallonor liters/100 km.232011 F-250/350/450/550 (f23)Owners Guide, 4th PrintingUSA (fus)Instrument ClusterIf you calculate your average fuel economy by dividing distance traveledby gallons of fuel used (liters of fuel used by 100 kilometers traveled),your figure may be different than displayed for the following reasons:• Your vehicle was not perfectly level during fill-up• Differences in the automatic shut-off points on the fuel pumps atservice stations• Variations in top-off procedure from one fill-up to another• Rounding of the displayed values to the nearest 0.1 gallon (liter)1. Drive the vehicle at least 5 miles (8 km) with the speed controlsystem engaged to display a stabilized average.2. Record the highway fuel economy for future reference.It is important to press the RESET button (press and hold RESET fortwo seconds in order to reset the function) after setting the speedcontrol to get accurate highway fuel economy readings.MPG (L/km)This displays instantaneous fuel economy as a bar graph ranging from ↓poor economy to ↑ excellent economy.Your vehicle must be moving to calculate instantaneous fuel economy.When your vehicle is not moving, this function shows ↓, one or no barsilluminated. Instantaneous fuel economy cannot be reset.TIMERTimer displays the trip elapsed drive time.To operate, do the following:1. Press and release RESET in order to start the timer.2. Press and release RESET to pause the timer.3. Press and hold RESET until the timer resets.TBC GAIN (if equipped)Displays the level of trailer brake gain or if the trailer is not connected.EXHAUST FILTER (diesel only)Refer to Diesel exhaust system: oxidation catalyst/diesel particulatefilter system in your diesel supplement for more information.242011 F-250/350/450/550 (f23)Owners Guide, 4th PrintingUSA (fus)Instrument ClusterSystem check and vehicle feature customizationPress the SETUP button repeatedlyto cycle the message center throughthe following features:Note: When returning to the SETUP menu and a non-English languagehas been selected, HOLD RESET FOR ENGLISH will be displayed tochange back to English. Press and hold the RESET button to changeback to English.RESET FOR SYSTEM CHECKWhen this message appears, press the RESET button and the messagecenter will begin to cycle through the following systems and provide astatus of the item if needed.1. OIL LIFE2. EXHAUST FLUID LEVEL (Diesel only)3. ENGINE HOURS4. ENGINE IDLE HOURS5. CHARGING SYSTEM6. DOOR7. BRAKE SYSTEM8. TBC GAIN = XX.X (if equipped)9. FUEL LEVEL10. MYKEY DISTANCE (if MyKey威 is programmed)11. MYKEY(S) PROGRAMMED12. ADMIN KEYS PROGRAMMEDNote: Some systems show a message only if a condition is present.OIL LIFEThis displays the remaining oil life.An oil change is required whenever indicated by the message center andaccording to the recommended maintenance schedule.To reset the oil monitoring system to 100% after each oil change,perform the following:252011 F-250/350/450/550 (f23)Owners Guide, 4th PrintingUSA (fus)Instrument Cluster1. Press and release the SETUP button to display “OIL LIFE XXX%HOLD RESET = NEW”.2. Press and hold the RESET button for two seconds and release to resetthe oil life to 100%.Note: To change oil life 100% value (if equipped with this feature) toanother value, proceed to Step 3.3. Once “OIL LIFE SET TO XXX%” is displayed, release and press theRESET button to change the oil life start value. Each release and presswill reduce the value by 10%.UNITSDisplays the current units English or Metric.Press the RESET button to change from English to Metric.AUTOLAMP (SEC)This feature keeps your headlights on for up to three minutes after theignition is switched off.Press the RESET control to select the new autolamp delay values of 0,10, 20, 30, 60, 90, 120 or 180 seconds.AUTOLOCKThis feature automatically locks all vehicle doors when the vehicle isshifted into any gear, putting the vehicle in motion.Press the RESET control to turn autolock on or off.AUTOUNLOCKThis feature automatically unlocks all vehicle doors when the driver’sdoor is opened within 10 minutes of the ignition being turned off.Press RESET to turn it off or on.COURTESY WIPEOne extra wipe will occur a few seconds after washing the front windowto clear any excess washer fluid remaining on the windshield.Press RESET to turn this feature on or off.CREATE MYKEY / MYKEY SETUP/ CLEAR MYKEYFor more information refer to MyKey威 in the Locks and Securitychapter.RESET FOR ZONE SETTINGThis feature changes the compass zone setting.262011 F-250/350/450/550 (f23)Owners Guide, 4th PrintingUSA (fus)Instrument ClusterMost geographic areas (zones) have a magnetic north compass point thatvaries slightly from the northerly direction on maps. This variation is fourdegrees between adjacent zones and will become noticeable as thevehicle crosses multiple zones. A correct zone setting will eliminate thiserror.Refer to Compass zone/calibration adjustment.ZONE