2011 Ford F450 Super Duty Crew Cab Diesel Maintenance Tips Customer Letter 1st

Effective 01-20-10, Version 5

Ford 6.7L Power Stroke® Diesel Operating, Maintenance & Care Tips

Vehicle Service

6.7L

Normal

6.7L

Special*

Oil and Filter

1, 2

Oil change service intervals should be completed as

indicated by the instrument cluster message center

Oil change service intervals should be completed as

indicated by the instrument cluster message center

Fuel Filter Change

(both)

1

Change every 3

rd

oil change or every 22,500 miles

(36,000 km) or as indicated by the message center

which ever comes first

Change every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 600 engine

hours or as indicated by the message center which ever

comes first

Coolant

Check/Change

3

Initial change at 105,000 miles or 72 months;

subsequent changes every 45,000 miles

Initial change 60,000 miles or 2400 hours of engine

operation; subsequent changes every 45,000 miles or

1800 hours

Coolant Strength

Check

3

Check every 15,000 miles or 600 hours

Check every 15,000 miles or 600 hours

*

Special =

Operating Conditions like Extensive Towing, Long Idle Time, Extended Low Speed Driving.

For Off Road/Dusty Conditions oil change intervals should be every 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or 300 hours of engine operation.

1

Use the Right Filters

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Ford Motor Company can only attest to the quality and exact size of the filters provided by Motorcraft®.

Only Motorcraft® air, fuel, and oil

filters were designed specifically for the demands of the Ford Power Stroke® diesel engine.

Genuine Motorcraft® filters provide superior

filtration and never require adaptors.

2

Use the Right Oil & Diesel Fuel

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API CJ-4 engine oil is required for 6.7L engine to meet federal emission standards.

Operation of the 6.7L diesel engine requires Ultra Low

Sulfur Diesel (ULSD) fuel.

2

Use the Right Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF)

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Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) is required to meet 2010 calendar year exhaust emissions. Operation of the 6.7L diesel engine requires DEF.

The DEF tank should be refilled at every oil change to avoid running out.

DEF usage will increase when operating under Special

Operating Conditions. If the DEF is empty the vehicle will automatically have a reduction in performance or de-rate of the engine until the

DEF tank is refilled. Refill DEF tank with Motorcraft DEF or equivalent.

3

Take Care of Your Coolant

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The coolant concentration should be maintained at 50/50 mix of Motorcraft® Specialty Orange Engine Coolant VC-3-B (U.S.) / CVC-3-B

(Can.) or specification number

WSS-M97B44-D

and distilled water.

The level of coolant should be maintained at the "COLD FILL" range

in the coolant reservoir. If you suspect any coolant system leaks or lack of cooling, pressure test the cooling system.

Refer to your Owner

Guide for additional information.

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Engine coolant system strength (carboxylates) should be checked and serviced at the mileage or equivalent hour intervals specified by the

vehicle's message center and maintenance schedule.

Check coolant strength using the Rotunda Antifreeze Test Strip kit to determine if

additive is required (Rotunda Antifreeze Coolant ELC Contamination Kit# 328-00008). If the carboxylate strength is too low add one bottle

of Motorcraft® Specialty Orange Engine Coolant Revitalizer , VC-12 or equivalent. The coolant can be recharged with this additive up to

two times before the cooling system must be flushed and refilled – Do not add Supplemental Coolant Additive if flush & refill is required.

Take Care of your Fuel Injection System

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Diesel fuel quality is critical for reliable engine operation. Motorcraft® Cetane Booster & Performance Improver, PM-22-A (U.S.) / PM-22-B

(Canada) can be added to improve fuel economy, starting ability, and reduce engine wear.

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The water separator should be drained monthly or when the "Water in Fuel Lamp" illuminates.

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Biodiesel fuel must not exceed 20% (B20).

To avoid cold weather fuel gelling, add 6 oz. of Motorcraft® Anti-Gel & Performance Improver

PM-23-A (U.S.) / PM-23-B (Canada) to every new tank of fuel.

Cold Start Performance

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The glow plug system operates for up to 120 seconds and is completely independent of the "Wait to Start" lamp operation.

Always wait

until the "Wait to Start" lamp has turned off, before cranking the engine.

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To ensure optimum cold weather starting performance, and improve cabin heating, the 120 volt engine block heater should be used during

any cold weather operation.

The engine block heater is required when the vehicle is to be started at temperatures below -10F (-23C).

Performance Modifications May Impact Your Powertrain

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Performance modifications may or may not be the root cause of a powertrain failure.

If a non-Ford product (e.g. performance

modifications, programmers, modified exhaust or air intake systems) fails or causes a Ford part to fail, the cost of the entire repair and any

related damage will not be covered by the Ford New Vehicle Limited Warranty or any applicable Extended Service Plan (ESP/ESC)

contract coverage.

Signing below indicates that the customer has read and understands the information above:

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