2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab Owner Manual Printing 3
2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab Manual
2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab manual content summary:
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information on radio frequencies. Remote control ...Keys ...Replacing a lost key or remote control...MyKey Settings, MyKey ...Creating...Clearing ...System status...Remote start, MyKey . . Troubleshooting, MyKey ... 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 3
. Daytime running lamps ...Front fog lamps ...Direction indicators ...Interior lamps ...Windows and Mirrors Power windows ...Exterior mirrors ...Interior mirrors ...Sun visors ...Moonroof ...85 .85 .86 .87 .87 .88 .88 .89 90 .90 .92 .94 .95 .96 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 4
Manual seats ...Power seats ...Memory function ...Rear seats ...Heated and cooled seats ...154 .154 .155 .157 .159 .160 .161 .165 Universal Garage Door Opener (If Equipped) 168 Car2U® home automation system ...168 HomeLink® wireless control system ...173 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 5
182 Ignition switch ...183 Engine block heater ...186 Fuel and Refueling 188 Fuel quality ...190 Refueling ...193 Fuel consumption ...194 Transmission 199 Transmission operation ...199 Hill start assist ...208 Four-Wheel Drive (If Equipped) 209 Four wheel drive ...209 Brakes Brakes ...Hints on - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 6
241 Vehicle loading ...241 Tailgate ...248 Towing Trailer towing...Trailer brake controller-integrated . Wrecker towing ...Recreational towing ...253 .253 289 Fuses 290 Changing a fuse ...290 Fuse specification chart ...291 Upfitter controls ...300 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 7
dipstick ...Engine oil check ...Engine coolant check ...Automatic transmission fluid check Brake fluid check ...Power steering fluid check ...Fuel filter...Washer fluid check ...Changing the vehicle battery ...Checking the wiper blades ...Air filter(s) ...Adjusting the headlamps ...Changing a bulb - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 8
396 .397 Accessories 398 Accessories ...398 Ford Extended Service Plan 400 Scheduled Maintenance 403 Normal scheduled maintenance and log ...408 SYNC® 420 Pairing your phone for the first time ...426 911 Assist™ ...441 Vehicle Health Report ...443 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 9
reproduced, transmitted, stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language in any form by any means without our written permission. Errors and omissions excepted. © Ford Motor Company 2013 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 10
Protecting the Environment You must play your part in protecting the environment. Correct vehicle usage and the authorized disposal of waste, cleaning and lubrication materials are significant steps toward this aim. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 11
Engine oil Brake system Cabin air filter Child Safety Door Lock and Unlock Cruise control Engine coolant Explosive gas Child seat lower anchor Do not open when hot Engine coolant temperature Fan warning Fasten safety belt Front airbag Front fog lamps 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 12
level Parking aid Parking system brake system Power windows front and rear Side airbag Power window lockout Stability control Power steering fluid Service engine soon Windshield defrost and demist Windshield washer and wiper 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 13
or status of various systems and modules in the vehicle, such as engine, throttle, steering or brake systems. In order to properly diagnose and service your vehicle, Ford Motor Company, Ford of Canada, and service and repair facilities may access or share among them vehicle diagnostic information - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 14
the EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other the EDR. Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada do services. If you do not want to disclose this information, do not activate the 911 Assist feature. See your SYNC® chapter for more information. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 15
want Ford or its vendors to receive this information, do not activate the service. Ford Motor Company of engine exhaust, certain vehicle components, certain fluids contained Ford Credit, as well as access to Account Manager, please go to www.fordcredit.com. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 16
Warranty For a detailed description of what is covered and what is not covered by your vehicle's New Vehicle Limited Warranty, see the warranty information that is provided to you along with your owner's manual. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 17
. You can determine whether the ambulance manufacturer followed Ford's recommendations by directly contacting that manufacturer. Ford Ambulance Preparation Package is only available on certain Diesel engine equipped vehicles. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 18
with an aftermarket power take control, accident and injury. Ford strongly recommends that you use options that are different from the features and options that are described in this owner's manual manual for all other required information and warnings. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 19
size, height, weight, or Recommended age restraint type Infants Children weighing 40 lb (18 kg) or Use a child safety seat or less (generally age four or (sometimes called toddlers younger). an infant carrier, convertible seat, or toddler seat). 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 20
(12) years of age and under in a rear seating position of your vehicle. Accident statistics suggest that children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in a front seating position. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 21
instructions and warnings provided by your vehicle manufacturer. A safety seat that is improperly installed or utilized, is inappropriate for your child's height, age, or weight of injury or death in a crash. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 22
21 kg) X X Note: The child seat must rest tightly against the vehicle seat upon which it is installed. It may be necessary to lift or remove the head restraint. See the Seats chapter for information on head restraints. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 23
seats until they reach age eight (8), a height of 4 feet 9 inches (1.45 meters) tall, or 80 pounds (36 kilograms). Booster seats stay seated like this for the whole trip? Always use booster seats in conjunction with your vehicle lap and shoulder belt. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 24
using a high back booster seat. • High back booster seats If, with a backless booster seat, you cannot find a seating position that adequately supports your child's head, a high back booster seat would be a better choice. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 25
rubberized mesh sold as shelf or carpet liner under the booster seat may improve this condition. Do not introduce any item thicker than this under the booster seat. Check with the booster seat manufacturer's instructions. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 26
tongue between the child seat and the release button, to prevent accidental unbuckling. • Place the vehicle seat upon which the child seat will be installed in the upright position. • This vehicle does not require the use of a locking clip. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 27
belt together. 3. While holding the shoulder and lap belt portions together, route the tongue through the child seat according to the child seat manufacturer's instructions. Be sure the belt webbing is not twisted. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 28
remaining slack from the belt. Force the seat down with extra weight, for example, by pressing down or kneeling on the child restraint while pulling up on the shoulder belt in order to force slack from the belt. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 29
child restraint is properly installed. In Canada, check with your local St. John Ambulance office for referral to a Child Passenger Safety Technician. Using Cinch Tongue Lap and Shoulder Belts (All Front Center and Super/Crew Cab Rear Center Positions) WARNING: Airbags can kill or injure a child in - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 30
holding both shoulder and lap portions next to the tongue, route the tongue and webbing through the child seat according to the child seat manufacturer's instructions. Be sure that the belt webbing is not twisted. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 31
pushing down with your knee on the child seat pull up on the shoulder belt portion to Check from time to time to be sure that there is no slack in the lap and shoulder belt. The shoulder belt must be snug to keep the lap belt tight during a collision. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 32
or an anchor bracket mounted to the body shell on the back panel. The SuperCab rear seat has three straps behind the top of the seat back that function as both routing loops for the tether straps and anchor loops. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 33
(shown from top view): • F-Series Regular Cab • F-Series SuperCab • F-Series Crew Cab Attach the tether strap only to the appropriate tether the child safety seat has been installed using the safety belt, you can attach the top tether strap. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 34
shown. • Front seats (Regular Cab)/Rear seats (Crew Cab) If the tether strap is clipped incorrectly, the child safety seat may not be retained properly in the event of a crash. 6. Tighten the child safety seat tether strap according to the manufacturer's instructions. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23 - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 35
the loop directly behind the child seat. To provide a tight tether strap: 1. Route the tether strap through the loop directly behind the child seat. 2. Attach the strap hook onto the loop behind an adjacent seating position. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 36
seat manufacturer's instructions. A single loop can be used to route and anchor more than one child seat. For example, the center loop can be used as a routing loop for a child safety seat in the center rear seat . 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 37
is significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a safety belt. WARNING: Each seating position in your vehicle has a specific safety belt assembly which is made up of one belt for more than one person. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 38
they could burn a small child. Check seat covers and buckles before you place a child anywhere near them. WARNING: Front and rear seat occupants, including pregnant women, should , together with the front airbags. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 39
from the buckle. Using the Safety Belt with Cinch Tongue (Front Center and Rear Center Seats Only) The cinch tongue will slide up and down the belt webbing when the belt is either the lap or shoulder portions. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 40
the twist. 3. Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle for your seating position until you hear a snap and feel it latch. 4. Make sure belt, the lap and shoulder belt with a cinch tongue adjusts to your movement. However, if you brake hard, turn hard, or if your vehicle receives an impact - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 41
feature for child seats is still functioning properly. In addition, all safety belts should be checked for proper function. checked by an authorized dealer. Failure to replace the belt and retractor assembly could increase the risk of injury in crashes. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 42
seat brakes suddenly or turns a corner sharply, or the vehicle receives an impact of about 5 mph (8 km/h) or more, the combination safety belts will lock to help reduce forward movement of the driver and passengers. In addition 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 43
not use extensions to change the fit of the shoulder adjust the shoulder belt height: 1. Pull on the center button and slide the height adjuster up or down. 2. Release the button and pull down on the height adjuster to make sure it is locked in place. PULL 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 44
off. SAFETY BELT-MINDER® This feature supplements the safety belt warning function by providing additional reminders by intermittently sounding a chime and illuminating the safety belt warning light when the driver's seat is occupied and the safety belt is unbuckled. If...The driver's safety belt - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 45
the ignition switch has been to improve your • the parking brake is set • the ENGINE. 2. Wait until the safety belt warning light turns off (about one minute). • Step 3 must be completed within 30 seconds after the safety belt warning light turns off. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 46
buckle support assemblies (slide bar-if equipped), shoulder belt height adjusters (if equipped), shoulder belt guide on seat back (if equipped), child safety seat LATCH and tether anchors, and attaching hardware, should be inspected after a crash. Read the child restraint manufacturer's instructions - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 47
them after inflation. WARNING: If the airbag has deployed, the airbag will not function again and must be replaced immediately. If the airbag is not replaced, the unrepaired area will increase the risk of injury in a crash. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 48
powder (to lubricate the bag) or sodium compounds (for example, baking soda) that result from the combustion process that inflates the airbag. Small amounts of entry transmitter, or • your vehicle runs out of power. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 49
. The driver and passenger front airbag system consists of: • driver and passenger airbag modules • crash sensors and monitoring system with readiness indicator. See Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator later in this chapter. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 50
statistics suggest that children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating position. Failure to follow these instructions may increase the risk of injury in a crash. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 51
short period of time when the ignition is first turned on to confirm it is functional. Switch position Off On Passenger Airbag Status Indicator OFF: Lit ON: Unlit OFF: Unlit ON: Lit Passenger Airbag Disabled Enabled 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 52
air bag ON/OFF switch. WARNING: An infant in a rear-facing seat faces a high risk of serious or fatal injuries from a deploying passenger airbag. Rear facing infant seats should NEVER be placed in the front seats, unless the passenger airbag is turned off. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 53
inflates is substantial. WARNING: If the pass airbag off light is illuminated when the passenger airbag switch is on and the ignition is on, have the passenger airbag switch serviced at your authorized dealer immediately. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 54
very significant risk reducing benefits of the airbag and you are also reducing the effectiveness of the safety belts, because safety belts in modern vehicles are designed to work as a safety system with the airbags. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 55
airbags to help reduce the risk of injury in a collision. The energy management safety belt is designed to give or release additional child to ride in the front seat so that the driver can constantly monitor the child's condition. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 56
vehicle has no rear seat; • although children age 12 and under ride in the rear seat whenever possible, children age 12 and under have no option but to sometimes ride in the front seat because rear seat space is insufficient; or 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 57
will not function again. The side airbag system (including the seat) must be inspected and serviced by an authorized dealer. If the airbag is not replaced, the unrepaired area will increase the risk of injury in a crash. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 58
attempt to service, repair, or modify the curtain airbags, its fuses, the A, B, or C pillar trim, or the headliner on a vehicle containing curtain airbags, as you could be seriously injured or killed. Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 59
trim. • a flexible headliner which opens above the side doors to allow air curtain deployment. • crash sensors and monitoring system with readiness indicator. See Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator in this chapter. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 60
or stay lit. • The readiness light will not illuminate immediately after the ignition is turned on. • A series of five beeps will be heard. The tone pattern will repeat periodically until the problem or light are repaired. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 61
experiences sufficient sideways motion or deformation, or a certain likelihood of rollover. AIRBAG DISPOSAL Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. Airbags MUST BE disposed of by qualified personnel. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 62
ON RADIO FREQUENCIES This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules and with interference that may cause undesired operation. Note: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party unintentionally. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 63
or on the back surface of the circuit board. Note: Replacing the battery will not delete the cover (1). 2. Carefully peel up the rubber gasket (2) 2 from the transmitter if it does not come off with the battery cover. 3 3. Remove the old battery (3). 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 64
cover back onto the key. Memory Feature (If Equipped) The feature allows the remote control to recall the driver seat, power mirrors and power adjustable this procedure for each additional transmitter if desired. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 65
. Press the button again or switch the ignition on to deactivate. Equipped) WARNING: To avoid exhaust fumes, do not use remote information. A manual climate control system will run at the service engine soon light is on. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA ( - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 66
transmitter, you must switch the ignition on before once while applying the brake pedal before driving your run for 5, 10, or 15 minutes, depending on the setting. See the Information Displays chapter to select the duration of the remote start system. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 67
to ground reflection and the added noise of the running vehicle. You can disable or enable the remote start REMOTE CONTROL You can purchase replacement or additional keys or remote controls from an authorized dealer 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 68
are present, the admin fob will be recognized by the vehicle to start the engine. Standard Settings These settings activate automatically with a programmed MyKey: • Belt-Minder Alert and the Collision Warning System. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 69
Optional Settings You can configure these settings while programming a MyKey or change Insert the key you want to program into the ignition. 2. Switch the ignition on. 3. From the main menu within the information 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 70
cycle as you created the MyKey. Once you have switched the engine off, however, you will need an admin key to change or clear your MyKey settings. CLEARING ALL MYKEYS You button until ALL MYKEYS CLEARED displays . 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 71
SYSTEMS MyKey is not compatible with non-Ford-approved aftermarket remote start systems. If you choose to install a remote start system, please see your Ford authorized dealer for a Ford-approved remote start system. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 72
MyKey MYKEY TROUBLESHOOTING Condition I cannot create a MyKey. 71 I cannot program the configurable settings dealer. • Program a spare key. See SecuriLock in the Security. • An admin fob is present at engine start. • No MyKey has been created. See Creating a MyKey. • The MyKey user is not using - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 73
can use the remote control anytime the vehicle is not running. Unlocking the Doors (Two-Stage Unlock) Press the will flash twice to indicate the unlocking mode was changed. The unlocking mode will be applied to the 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 74
key in the ignition by: • using the manual lock button on the door • locking the Switch the ignition off. 4. Press the power door unlock button three times. 5. Switch the ignition on. The horn will chirp indicating the programming mode has been entered. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 75
off the interior lamps 30 minutes after you switch the ignition off if you leave a door open and leave the dome lamp switch on. It shuts off the interior lamps after 10 minutes if you leave the dome lamp switch off. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 76
2 settings. Note: Pressing 5•6, 7•8, or 9•0 keypad numbers as a sixth digit will not recall a driver memory setting. Note: The factory-set code cannot be associated with a memory setting. set your own personal code. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 77
ignition on. The factory set code will display for a few seconds. Note: The code may not display until after any other warning messages first display. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 78
engine. Prevent these objects from touching the coded key while starting the engine. Switch the ignition off, move all objects on the key chain away from the coded key and restart the engine if a problem additional spare or replacement keys. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 79
Remove the newly programmed coded key from the ignition. The key will start the vehicle's engine and will operate the remote entry system (if the new key is an integrated keyhead 1 to program an additional key. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 80
Take all keys and remote controls to your authorized dealer if there is any potential alarm problem with your vehicle. Arming the Alarm The system is ready to arm whenever the ignition the alarm will trigger. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 81
1. Unlock the steering column. 2. Adjust the steering wheel to the desired position. 3. Lock the steering column. AUDIO CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED) A. Media B. Volume up C. Volume down D. Seek down or previous E. Seek up or next 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 82
mode See the SYNC or MyFord Touch chapter. A SEEK MEDIA + VOL B CRUISE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED) See the Cruise Control chapter. CNCL RSM ON/ OFF - SET + 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 83
82 Steering Wheel INFORMATION DISPLAY CONTROL Type 1 SETUP INFO RESET Type 2 OK See the Information Displays chapter. HEATED STEERING WHEEL (IF EQUIPPED) See the MyFord Touch chapter. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 84
the pedals. A. Farther B. Closer A B The pedal positions are saved and recalled with the memory feature (if equipped). Refer to the Seats chapter. The pedals should only be adjusted when the vehicle is parked. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 85
the wiper blades or cause the wiper motor to burn out. Always use the windshield fluid for up to 10 seconds. A wipe will occur a few seconds after washing to clear any remaining washer fluid. This feature can be turned on and off in the information display. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 86
the lever fully past the detent to switch the high beams on. Pull the lever fully again switch the high beams off. OFF Headlamp Flasher Pull the lever toward you slightly and release it to flash the headlamps. OFF 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 87
the ignition switch to on and then back to off. 4. Turn the headlamp control to the autolamp position. The headlamps will turn on. 5. Wait the desired amount of time for the exit delay you want (up to three minutes), then turn the headlamps off. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 88
daylight conditions. To switch the system on: 1. Switch the ignition on. 2. Switch the lighting control to the off or parking lamp position. 3. Disengage the parking brake. 4. Make sure the transmission selector lever is not in position P. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 89
change: • Push the lever up/down to the first stop position and release. The turn signals will flash three times and stop. • Push the lever up/down to the first stop position and hold. The turn signals will flash for as long as the lever is held in this position. 2013 F-250/350 - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 90
are pressed and the ignition is off. Rear Dome and Map Lamps Your vehicle may have map lamps within the rear dome lamp. Press the switches on either side of the dome lamp to turn the lamps on. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 91
up position. 2. Hold the switch until the glass reaches the stall position and continue to hold for two seconds. 3. Press the switch down and operate the window to the full down position. One-touch up will now be functional. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 92
stop if you release the switch before the window is fully closed. Global Open Windows (If Equipped) Note: The ignition must be off and the accessory delay feature must not be lock or unlock the rear window controls. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 93
B. Off C. Right mirror To adjust your mirrors: 1. Select the mirror you want to adjust. 2. Move the control in the direction you want to tilt the mirror. 3. Return the control to the center position to lock mirrors in place. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 94
the mirror in its support when returning it to motors from overheating. Wait approximately three minutes with the vehicle running recall the mirror positions through the memory function. See Memory function in the Seats switched on. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 95
mirrors can be manually pulled out or pushed motors running as long as you continue to hold the switch. To telescope the mirrors in, press and hold the right side of the switch. INTERIOR MIRROR WARNING: Do not adjust 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 96
center head restraint may also block light from reaching the sensor. The mirror will dim automatically to reduce glare when bright lights are detected from behind (If Equipped) Lift the cover to switch on the lamp. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 97
or pets are not in the proximity of the moonroof opening. The sliding shade can be manually opened or closed when the moonroof is closed. Pull the shade toward the front of the the TILT control to close the moonroof. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 98
similar. A. Engine oil pressure gauge B. Engine coolant temperature gauge C. Transmission fluid temperature gauge D. engine and check the engine oil level. Add oil if needed. If the oil level is correct, have your vehicle checked at your authorized dealer. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 99
switch off the engine and let the engine cool. WARNING: Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is running or hot. Transmission Fluid Temperature Gauge Indicates transmission fluid See Information Displays. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 100
longer to stop the vehicle. Have the vehicle checked by your authorized dealer as soon as possible. Driving extended distances with the parking brake engaged can cause brake failure and the risk of personal injury. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 101
being correct. Have the system checked by your authorized dealer. Engine Coolant Temperature Illuminates when the engine coolant temperature is high. Stop the vehicle as soon as possible, switch off the engine and let cool. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 102
Refuel as soon as possible. Low Tire Pressure Warning It will illuminate when your tire pressure is low. If the lamp remains on with the engine running or when driving, check your tire pressure as soon as possible. The lamp also illuminates momentarily when you switch the ignition on to confirm the - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 103
when the ignition is first turned to the on position to check the bulb and to indicate whether the vehicle is ready for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing. Normally, the "service engine soon" light will stay on until the engine is cranked, then turn itself off if no malfunctions are present - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 104
authorized dealer. 4X4 HIGH Illuminates when four-wheel drive high is engaged. If the light fails to display when the ignition is turned on, or remains on, have the system serviced immediately by your authorized dealer. Diesel Warning Lights: If your vehicle is equipped with a diesel engine, it has - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 105
of vehicle control, accident and injury. Ford strongly recommends that drivers use extreme caution the information display controls on the steering wheel. Corresponding information is displayed in the information . 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 106
miles/gallon or liters/100 km. • MPG (L/km): This displays instantaneous fuel economy as a bar graph. Your vehicle must be moving to calculate instantaneous fuel economy. Instantaneous fuel economy cannot be reset. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 107
button to change back to English. SETUP RESET FOR press the OIL LIFE SYSTEM CHECK RESET button EXHAUST FLUID LEVEL (Diesel only) ENGINE HOURS ENGINE IDLE HOURS CHARGING SYSTEM DOOR BRAKE SYSTEM TBC GAIN = XX.X FUEL LEVEL MYKEY DISTANCE MYKEY(S) PROGRAMMED ADMIN KEYS PROGRAMMED 2013 F-250/350/450 - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 108
ENGLISH / SPANISH / FRENCH • RESET FOR SYSTEM CHECK: The message center will begin to cycle through the change is required whenever indicated by the message center and according to the recommended maintenance schedule. USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ENGINE OILS. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 109
change oil life to 100%. Note: To change oil life 100% value (if equipped and press the RESET button to change the Oil Life Start Value. Each the ignition is switched off. • AUTOLOCK equipped): This feature changes the compass zone zone/calibration adjustment. • ZONE XX RESET = CHANGE (if equipped - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 110
function. 2. Slowly drive the vehicle in a circle (less than 3 mph [5 km/h]) until the CIRCLE SLOWLY TO CALIBRATE display changes to CALIBRATION COMPLETED. It will take up to five circles to complete calibration. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 111
bumper, and functions only when R (Reverse) gear is selected. • TBC MODE (if equipped): Allows you to choose the trailer brake arrow buttons to scroll through and highlight the options within a menu. • Press the right 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 112
and hold OK to set the mode. Exhaust Filter (diesel only). Refer to Diesel exhaust system: oxidation catalyst/diesel particulate filter system in your diesel supplement for more information. Blank Gauges Detail 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 113
following trip options. Trip A/ B Trip time Trip distance Fuel used Avg MPG (L/100km) mileage of individual journeys. • Fuel used: Shows the amount of fuel used for a given trip. • Average MPG bar graph based on time. The duration time can be changed. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 114
running out of fuel. • Average MPG: shows the average fuel usage based on time. See Fuel Hist. to change the 4X4 High or 4X4 Low. Press OK for ELD (Electronic Locking Differential) Info Hill Descent Control 4X4 System Traction Control AdvanceTrac® + RSC 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 115
. Disregard this status if your vehicle is not equipped with a factory installed trailer brake controller. This message may appear when an aftermarket TBC is used even when the trailer is connected. Press OK for Options options Change When this is highlighted, press the right arrow key Active to - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 116
as needed. When done, press OK to accept the change. Reset Trailer Use the up/down buttons to select a trailer, then Mileage / Kilometers press and hold OK to (if equipped) reset the trailer mileage (kilometers). 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 117
choices. Note: Some items are optional and may not appear. Driver Assist Settings Rear Park Aid On/Off Rear Video Camera Delay On/Off Camera Trailer Brake Electric or Elect. Over Hydraulic Mode Trailer Sway On/Off Control 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 118
OK if coolant (if equipped) maintenance performed Fuel Filter Hold OK if Fuel Filter (diesel only) Changed Standard: with standard set, pressing the up/down arrows from a lower level menu will escape to the main menu. Memory On: with memory on set, pressing the up/down arrows will navigate to the - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 119
different vehicle system information and perform a system check. Information Admin Keys (Number of admin keys) MyKeys (Number of MyKeys programmed) MyKey Miles (km) (Distance traveled using a programmed MyKey) MyKey 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 120
system check if a problem has been MESSAGES Note: Depending on the vehicle options equipped with your vehicle, not all service. Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. Displayed when the AdvanceTrac® system has been disabled by the driver. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 121
System Messages BRAKE FLUID LEVEL LOW CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM PARK BRAKE ENGAGED WARNING: When the CLEANING EXHAUST FILTER message appears in the message center, do not park near flammable materials, vapors or structures until filter cleaning is complete. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 122
Messages CHECK COOLANT ADDITIVE CLEANING EXHAUST FILTER 121 DRIVE TO CLEAN EXHAUST SYSTEM Action / Description Displayed when the coolant additive needs to be checked. Refer to your diesel supplement for more information. Displayed when the vehicle has entered the cleaning mode. Various engine - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 123
shutdown for extended idling is an optional feature. Refer to your diesel supplement for more information. ENGINE TURNED Displayed after the 30 second countdown. Refer to your diesel supplement for more information. OFF 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 124
's top speed will MPH EXHAUST become limited in the displayed distance. The diesel exhaust fluid must be replenished to FLUID EMPTY resume normal operation of the vehicle. Refer to your diesel supplement for more information. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 125
normal operation of the vehicle. Refer to your diesel supplement for more information. ENGINE IDLED Displayed when a problem exists with the SCR SEE OWNER'S system. The vehicle will enter into an idle-only MANUAL EXHAUST mode. If the exhaust fluid is empty, it must be replenished to resume normal - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 126
OWNER'S The engine will eventually enter into an idle-only MANUAL EXHAUST mode. Press OK to override the idle mode. Refer to your diesel supplement for more information. FLUID SYSTEM Contact your authorized dealer as soon as FAULT possible. FUEL FILTER Displayed when a fuel filter change is required - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 127
warranty may be void from using additives that do not meet or exceed Ford specifications. If the low fuel pressure message persistently appears after re-fueling during the cold start and cold operation conditions defined previously and then disappear when the engine has fully warmed up, consider - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 128
KM/H FOR ELD SLOW VEHICLE TO XX MPH FOR ELD CHECK LOCKING DIFFERENTIAL 127 Action / Description Displayed when the corresponding door information, refer to the Four-Wheel Drive chapter. Displays as a reminder to shift into park. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 129
You may notice reduced engine power. Refer to Engine coolant in the TEMP Maintenance chapter for more information. Fuel Messages CHECK FUEL CAP FUEL LEVEL LOW Key Messages COULD NOT PROGRAM INTEGRATED KEY TO DRIVE: TURN KEY TO ON Maintenance Messages ENGINE OIL CHANGE SOON OIL CHANGE REQUIRED Action - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 130
power steering system has detected a condition that requires service. See your authorized dealer. The power steering system CHECK SPEED Displayed when a MyKey® is in use and the optional setting is on and the vehicle exceeds DRIVE SAFELY a preselected speed. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 131
Displayed when the hill descent control switch is turned on. MyKey® Messages BUCKLE UP TO UNMUTE AUDIO MYKEY COULD NOT PROGRAM Park Aid Messages CHECK REAR PARK AID REAR PARK AID COOLING HILL DESCENT CONTROL READY 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 132
GAIN: XX.X [OUTPUT] TRAILER BRAKE GAIN: XX.X NO TRAILER Action / Description Displays the current gain setting for the trailer brake. Displays the current gain setting for the trailer brake when a trailer is not connected. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 133
, refer to Four-wheel drive chapter. Displayed when the 4X4 system is making a shift. Displayed when trying to select 4X4 LOW. TRAILER SWAY REDUCE SPEED WIRING FAULT ON TRAILER 4WD Messages CHECK 4X4 4X4 SHIFT IN PROGRESS FOR 4X4 LOW APPLY BRAKE 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 134
when 2WD is selected while the vehicle is operating in 4X4 LOW. May display when shifting to or from 4X4 LOW. Displayed when the vehicle senses that torque to the drive wheels has overcome the available traction. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 135
, certain recordable and re-recordable compact discs may not function correctly when used in Ford CD players. Note: Do not insert CDs with homemade paper (adhesive) labels into or heat sources for extended periods. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 136
containing MP3 files, from F001 (folder) T001 (track) to F253 T255. • Creating discs with only one level of folders helps with navigation through the disc files. If you are burning mp3 files in the current folder. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 137
A. CLK: Press this button to switch the display between the clock and adjust the hours. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 to set the minutes. 3. Press CLK again to exit clock mode. B. Tune: Press these arrow buttons to manually 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 138
band. G. VOL-PUSH: • Press this button to switch the system off and on. • Turn the control to adjust the volume. AM/FM/CD WITH SYNC® WARNING: CD. B. CD slot: Insert a CD. C. Tune: Press this button to manually search through the radio frequency band. Press and hold for a fast search. D. Phone - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 139
and up and down arrow buttons to switch it on and off. F. AUX: Press this button to access the media track. • In CD and MP3 modes, press these buttons to select the next (or previous) track, or press and hold to advance (or reverse) within the same track. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 140
to view the additional display text. P. AM/FM: Press this button to select a frequency band. Q. VOL-PUSH: • Press this button to switch the system off and on. • Turn it to adjust the volume. R. CD: Press this button to enter CD or MP3 mode. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 141
switch the system off and on. • Turn it to adjust manually search through the radio frequency band. E. Memory presets: Store your favorite radio stations. To store a radio station, tune to the station, then press and hold a preset button until sound returns. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 142
use of electronic devices while driving. WARNING: For safety reasons, do not connect or adjust the settings on your portable music player while your vehicle is moving. WARNING: Store the while your vehicle is moving. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 143
the engine, radio and portable music player. Set the parking brake and put the transmission in position P. Plug the extension cable from the portable music player into the auxiliary input jack. Switch the radio on. Select either a tuned FM station or a CD. Adjust the volume as desired. Switch your - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 144
the antenna as possible. Terrain Hills, mountains, tall buildings, bridges, tunnels, freeway overpasses, parking garages, dense tree foliage and thunderstorms can interfere with your reception. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 145
prices, at any time, with or without notice to you. Ford Motor Company shall not be responsible for any such programming changes. SIRIUS satellite radio is a subscription-based satellite radio service > Options. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 146
Troubleshooting service is blocked. When Check Channel selected category are off the Lock or Skip function Guide. either skipped or on that station. locked. Subscription SIRIUS has updated No action required. Updated the channels available for your vehicle. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 147
distribution control: Press to set the air distribution to a position listed below: Distributes air through the windshield defroster vents, demister vents and floor vents. Distributes air through the instrument panel vents. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 148
. Turn to select the desired fan speed or switch off. If you switch the fan off, the windshield may fog up. J. Power: Press to turn the system off and on. When the system is off, outside air cannot enter the vehicle. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 149
R AUTO K J I Note: You can switch temperature units between Fahrenheit and Celsius. See Menu air through the windshield defroster vents and demister vents. This setting can also be used to defog and clear the windshield of a thin covering of ice. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 150
is on. You can switch to fresh air by pressing the recirculated air button again. H. PASS TEMP: Press to switch between single and dual zone. Turn to increase or decrease the air temperature on the passenger side of the vehicle. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 151
with the system off or with recirculated air engaged. • Do not put objects under the front seats that will interfere with the airflow to the back seats. • Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area at the base of the windshield. • To improve the A/C cool down, drive with the windows - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 152
with the system off or with recirculated air engaged. • Do not put objects under the front seats that will interfere with the airflow to the back seats. • Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area at the base of the windshield. • To improve the A/C cool down, drive with the windows - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 153
Heated Rear Window Note: The engine must be running to use this feature. Note adjustments. You will need to turn certain vehicle-dependent features back on, such as: • heated seats • cooled seats • heated steering wheel • heated mirrors • heated rear window. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 154
start. Heated devices are typically switched on during cold weather, and cooled devices during hot weather. If your vehicle is equipped with a diesel engine and a supplemental heater, the supplemental heater also turns on. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 155
yourself and the steering wheel. We recommend a minimum of 10 inches (250 millimeters) between your breastbone and the airbag cover. • Hold the steering wheel with your arms slightly full control of your vehicle. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 156
to its full up position. Front Seat Head Restraints The head restraints consist of : A. an energy absorbing head restraint B. two steel stems C. guide sleeve adjust and release button D. guide sleeve unlock and remove button 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 157
Row Center, Outboard (Crew Cab), and Rear Seat Center (Crew Cab) Head Restraints Note: The SuperCab has rear outboard head restraints that are not removable and are bolted to the back wall. Your vehicle may be equipped with head restraints that are non-adjustable. The non-adjustable head restraints - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 158
attempt to force the head restraint backward after it is tilted. Instead, continue tilting it forward until the head restraint releases to the upright position. MANUAL SEATS Moving the Seats Backward and Forward 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 159
158 Recline Adjustment Seats Manual Lumbar (If Equipped) The lumbar support control is located on the outboard side of the seat. Turn the control to adjust your support. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 160
(if equipped) Move the switch to recline the seat back forward or rearward. Power Lumbar (if equipped) The control is located on the outboard side of the seat. Press the forward or rearward side of the control for more or less support. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 161
memory position can be recalled: • in any gearshift seat will return to the previous position when the key is put in the ignition. This feature is enabled or disabled through the information display. See the Information Displays chapter for more information. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 162
into the horizontal position. Folding the Rear Seat Back (Crew Cab) 1. Pull forward on the control to fold down the seatback. 2. Pull down on the handle and lift up on the seatback to return it to the original position. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 163
Equipped) (Crew Cab) The rear seat has storage space located under the seat cushion. Lift up the lever and flip up the seat cushion to access the storage space and the power point (A). A To remove the storage space divider, squeeze the sides and lift it from the storage tub. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 164
: • Place heavy objects on the seat • Operate the seat heater if water or any other liquid is spilled on the seat. Allow the seat to dry thoroughly. The rear seat heat controls are located on the rear door armrest. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 165
turn off automatically when the engine is turned off. The indicator light will illuminate when the heated seats have been activated. REAR SEAT ARMREST (IF EQUIPPED) To use the armrest, rotate it forward from the seat back. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 166
only function when the engine is running. To operate the cooled seats: Press the cooled seat button/symbol to cycle through the various cooling settings and off. Cooler settings are indicated by more indicator lights. A/C If the engine falls below 350 rpm while the cooled seats are on, the feature - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 167
it clips into position. FRONT SEAT ARMREST (IF EQUIPPED) To release the armrest and gain access to the cupholders and seat back storage bin, press the button on the right-hand side of the seat and pull the seat back down. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 168
lock. Use the ignition key to program the lock to the compartment. Electronics may be powered or charged using the under-seat storage compartment auxiliary power point. See the Auxiliary Power Points chapter. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 169
garage door opener will vary according to your option package. Before programing, make sure you identify different and have different instructions. Identify your package and refer to the instructions listed in this 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA ( - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 170
door opener motor or other sale or lease termination of your vehicle, you erase the programmed function buttons for security reasons. See Erasing the Function Button Codes later in this section. Note: You can program a maximum of three devices. To change home lighting systems. Additional system - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 171
the time-sensitive instructions, the device will person assist you in programming the transmitter. 1. Switch the ignition on. 2. Press and hold the cover or lamp lens. Note: If you cannot locate the learn button, see the Owner's Manual 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 172
switches, you will need the garage door hand-held transmitter, paper and a pen or pencil. 1. Switch the ignition on. 2. Open the battery cover and note all the switch settings from left to right. When the switch . 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 173
FCC and RSS-210 Industry Canada Compliance This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with RSS-210 of Industry interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications to your device not 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA ( - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 174
DO NOT release either one until the HomeLink indicator light flashes slowly and then rapidly. When the indicator light flashes rapidly, both buttons may be released. The rapid flashing indicates successful training. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 175
remove the cover or lamp lens on your garage door opener. 5. Press the learn button on the garage door opener motor, and then additional buttons, repeat Steps 1 - 4. For questions or comments, please contact HomeLink® at www.homelink.com or 1-800-355-3515. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 176
1. Press and hold the desired button. Do NOT release the button. 2. The indicator light will begin to flash after 20 seconds. Without releasing the button, follow Step 1 in To do this: A. Red LED B. Green LED A B 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 177
successfully, the Genie transmitter must be changed out of program mode. To do motor: 1. Press and hold the PROGRAM button on the garage door opener motor until both blue LED's turn on. 2. Release the PROGRAM button. Only the smaller round LED should be on. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 178
lights on the garage door opener motor This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Changes or modifications to your device not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance can void the user's authority to operate the equipment. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 179
POINTS WARNING: Do not plug optional electrical accessories into the cigarette lighter socket (if equipped). Improper use of the lighter can cause damage not covered by your warranty, and can result in fire or serious injury. Note: If used when the engine is not running, the battery will discharge - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 180
the engine running to use the power points. Your 110-volt AC power point outlets are used for powering electrical devices that require up to 150 watts. Exceeding the 150-watt limit will cause the power points to cut off the power temporarily to provide overload protection. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 181
tube type televisions • Motor loads, such as vacuum etc. Power points can switch to a fault mode when light is: • on - power point is ready to supply power • off - power point power supply is off; ignition is not on • blinking - power point is in fault mode. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 182
items may become loose during hard braking, acceleration or collisions, including folder supports • Storage for laptop computer, binder or book between the hanging file folder support and your option package. Press near the rear edge of the door to open it. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 183
ice away from the air induction inlet. The following starting instructions are for vehicles equipped with a gasoline engine; if your vehicle is equipped with a diesel engine, refer to Starting the engine in your diesel supplement. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 184
starting the engine: • Make sure all occupants have fastened their safety belts. • Make sure the headlamps and electrical accessories are off. • Make sure the parking brake is on. • Move the transmission selector lever to position P. • Turn the ignition key to the on position. 2013 F-250/350/450 - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 185
selector lever to position N and use the brakes to bring your vehicle to a safe stop. 2. When your vehicle has stopped, move the transmission selector lever to position P and turn the key to the off position. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 186
such as ether in the air intake system. Such fluid could cause immediate explosive damage to the engine and possible personal injury. If you should experience cold weather starting problems on E-85 ethanol, and neither an alternative brand of E-85 ethanol nor an engine block heater is available, the - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 187
heater acts as a starting aid by warming the engine coolant. This allows the climate control system to respond quickly. The equipment includes a heater element (installed in the engine block) and a wire cords. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 188
. Make sure the protective cover seals the prongs of the block heater cord plug when not in use. • Keep plug terminals clean and free of dirt and corrosion. • Make sure the heater system is checked for proper operation before winter. Using the Engine Block Heater Make sure the receptacle terminals - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 189
is a cancer-causing agent. WARNING: When refueling always shut the engine off and never allow sparks or open flames near the filler neck. serviced in accordance with flexible fuel vehicles procedures, damage may occur and your warranty may be invalidated. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 190
as "Fuel Ethanol." To identify if your vehicle is an FFV, it may be equipped with a yellow fuel cap with the text "E85/Gasoline", or check if there is a label on the fuel filler door. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 191
produced for use in motor fuels, a small additives. The use of leaded fuel is prohibited by law. Diesel engine (if equipped) Refer to the diesel supplement for information regarding diesel fuel recommendations and requirements of your diesel-powered truck. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 192
yellow colored fuel do switch fuels change engine sometimes knocks lightly. However, if it knocks heavily under most driving conditions while you are using fuel with the recommended octane rating, see your authorized dealer to prevent any engine damage. 87 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 193
on the service engine soon indicator, refer to the Instrument Cluster chapter. See Settings in the Instrument Cluster chapter for information on calculating DTE (Distance to empty). Refilling With a Portable Fuel Container WARNING: Do not insert the nozzle of portable fuel containers or aftermarket - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 194
help avoid injuries to you and others: Read and follow all the instructions on the pump island. Turn off your engine when you are refueling. Do not smoke if you are near fuel may result in possible personal injury. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 195
tank or fuel system if the correct genuine Ford, Motorcraft® or other certified fuel filler cap Check Fuel Cap light or a Check Fuel Cap message appears in the instrument cluster and stays on after you start the engine 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 196
results if the engine is left running. • Use the same fill rate (low-medium-high driving conditions. Additionally, keeping records exhaust fumes inside your vehicle, have your dealer inspect your vehicle immediately. Do not drive if you smell exhaust fumes. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 197
components affecting emission control, such non-Ford parts should be equivalent to genuine Ford Motor Company parts in performance and durability. Illumination of the service engine soon indicator, charging system warning light or the temperature warning light, fluid leaks, strange odors, smoke or - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 198
that are apparent, continued driving with the service engine soon indicator on can result in increased emissions, lower fuel economy, reduced engine and transmission smoothness, and lead to more costly repairs. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 199
that some of the emission control systems have not been properly checked. In this case, the vehicle is considered not ready for I/M testing. If the vehicle's engine or transmission has just been serviced, or the battery has recently run down or been replaced, the OBD-II system may indicate that - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 200
when driving in icy or slippery conditions as the increased engine braking can cause the rear wheels to slide and the vehicle to swing around with is free to roll. Hold the brake pedal down while in this position. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 201
in third gear only. Used for improved traction on slippery roads. Selecting 3 (Third) provides engine braking. 2 (Second) Use 2 (Second) to start-up on slippery roads or to provide additional engine braking on downgrades. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 202
as the increased engine braking can cause the rear wheels to slide and the vehicle to swing around with the possible loss of vehicle control. P (Park) This position locks the transmission and prevents the rear wheels from turning. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 203
in gear: 1. Start the engine 2. Press the brake pedal 3. Move the gearshift lever ) with Tow/Haul On The tow/haul feature improves transmission operation when towing a trailer or a heavy light will illuminate in the instrument cluster. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 204
maximum engine braking. • Allows upshifts by moving gearshift lever. • The transmission will not downshift into 1 (First) at high speeds; it will downshift to a lower gear and then shift into 1 (First) when the vehicle reaches slower speeds. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 205
to change gears up or down (without a clutch) as desired. Use the buttons on the shifter to lock or unlock gears and manually select an engine overspeed, the requested gear will flash then disappear and the transmission will remain in the current gear. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 206
50 mph (80 km/h) 46 mph (74 km/h) In order to prevent the engine from running at too low an RPM, which may cause it to stall, SelectShift will Additionally, whenever the battery is disconnected or a new battery installed, the strategy must be relearned. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 207
brake prior to doing this procedure. Use wheel chocks if appropriate. WARNING: If the parking brake is fully released, but the brake warning lamp remains illuminated, the brakes driver's seat to remove. 5. Remove the top half of the shroud. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 208
occur, or the engine may overheat. If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow, it may be rocked out by shifting between forward and reverse gears, stopping between shifts in a steady pattern. Press lightly on the accelerator in each gear. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 209
the hill start assist system and intervening, if required. WARNING: If the engine is revved excessively, or if a malfunction is detected when the hill start normal manner. The brakes will be released automatically. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 210
wheel ornaments that cover the 4x4 manual hub lock. These ornaments must be removed to access the manual hub locks. Note: The vehicle should not be driven in 4X4 High or 4X4 from 4L (4X4 Low) for proper system operation. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA ( - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 211
210 Four-Wheel Drive (If Equipped) Note: Auto-manual hub locks can be manually overridden by rotating the hub serviced by an authorized dealer. 4X2 - Momentarily illuminates when 2H is selected. 4X4 HIGH - Continuously illuminates when 4H is selected. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 212
Four-Wheel Drive (If Equipped) 4X4 LOW - Continuously illuminates when 4L is selected. 211 CHECK 4X4 - Displays when a 4X4 fault is present. Using a Manual Shift On Stop (MSOS) 4wd system (if equipped) Note: High shift efforts may be encountered when attempting to shift into and out of 4x4 modes. - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 213
Wheel Drive (If Equipped) • Move the transfer case lever from 4H (4x4 High) to 2H (2WD) at a stop or a vehicle speed below 3 mph (5 km/h), then disengage the locking hubs (optional set the parking brake fully and turn 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 214
improve engagement/disengagement times. Note: Do not perform this operation if the rear wheels are slipping. Note: Some noise may be heard as the system shifts or engages; this is normal. Note: 4X4 the mode shift. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 215
increased tire wear, noise and vibration. The electronic locking differential (ELD) is a device housed in the rear axle which allows both rear wheels in 4L (4X4 Low), the ELD can be engaged at any speed and will not automatically disengage. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 216
left and right rear wheel speed difference is too high during an engagement attempt. • The system has malfunctioned and will be accompanied by a message in the information display. See your authorized Ford dealer for assistance. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 217
for concern. Note: Your vehicle may be equipped with a front air dam that can become damaged (due to reduced ground clearance) when taking your vehicle off-road. This air dam can be taken off by removing two bolts. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 218
Doing so will produce excessive noise, increase tire wear and may damage drive components. brake application, ease the vehicle back onto the pavement only after reducing your speed. Do not turn the steering wheel too 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 219
to gravel) there will be a change in the way the vehicle responds to a maneuver (steering, acceleration or braking). Again, avoid these abrupt inputs. Sand When driving over sand, try to keep all four wheels on the most solid area of the trail. Avoid reducing the tire pressures but shift to a lower - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 220
in our nations wilderness areas. Ford Motor Company joins the U.S. Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management in encouraging you to help preserve our national forest and other public and private lands by treading lightly. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 221
reduces strain on the engine and the possibility of wheels to climb the hill. Too much power will cause the tires wheels have to be turning in order to steer the vehicle. If your vehicle has anti-lock brakes, apply the brakes steadily. Do not pump the brakes. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 222
gears. In emergency stopping situations, apply the brake steadily. Do not pump the brakes. Refer to the Brakes section of this chapter for additional information on the operation of the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS). 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 223
control. Ford Motor Company recommends that caution be used with any vehicle equipped with a high load or device (such as ladder racks or pickup box cover). Failure to chassis components is recommended if the vehicle is subjected to heavy off-road usage. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 224
system lamp momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned on. If the light does not illuminate during start-up, remains on or flashes, the anti-lock brake system may be disabled and may need to be serviced. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 225
pedal down, then try reapplying the parking brake. Chock the wheels if required. If the parking brake cannot hold the weight of the vehicle, the parking brake may need to be serviced or the vehicle may be overloaded. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 226
pressed Illuminated momentarily Button pressed again Not illuminated after deactivation Transfer case switched to Illuminated 4WD 1 1 TCS Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Engaging 4WD automatically disables TCS. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 227
activates the stability system. The stability control off light temporarily illuminates on engine start-up and stays on when the traction control system is turned off or if a problem occurs in the stability system. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 228
Vehicle modifications involving braking system, aftermarket roof racks, suspension, steering system, tire construction or wheel and tire size may change the handling characteristics of the vehicle and may adversely affect the performance of the AdvanceTrac® system. In addition, installing any stereo - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 229
USING ADVANCETRAC® WITH RSC® (Single rear wheel vehicles only) The system automatically activates when you start your engine. The electronic stability control and roll stability located on the instrument panel. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 230
wheels only) Stability Button functions control RSC® ESC light Illuminated Default at start-up during bulb Enabled Enabled check illuminated Transfer case Illuminated Disabled Disabled switched to 4WD Low 3 1 229 to fully active system. 2 Lamp light starts blinking for four seconds after entering - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 231
does not provide hill hold at zero mph (0 km/h). When stopped, the parking brake must be applied and/or the vehicle must be placed in P (Park) cooling. At this time, manually apply the brakes as needed to maintain descent speed. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 232
the brake ABS pump motor may be observed light in the cluster will not be illuminated and FOR HILL CNTRL, 20 MPH OR LESS will be displayed in the message center. Refer to Message center in the Instrument Cluster chapter for hill descent control messages. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 233
trailer brakes is connected to your vehicle, the RSS will be disabled. When the vehicle is shifted into reverse, the message center display will remain in the Rear Park Aid Off selection. For more information on the TBC, refer to the Towing chapter. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 234
of the bumper area. The system turns on automatically whenever the ignition is switched on. When As the vehicle moves closer to the obstacle, the rate of the audible warning increases. When the obstacle is fewer 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 235
coverage. WARNING: Objects that are close to either corner of the bumper or under the bumper, might not be seen on the screen due to the limited the vehicle is not moving. The rear view camera system provides a video image of the area behind the vehicle. During operation, lines appear in the display - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 236
lens with a soft, lint-free cloth and non-abrasive cleaner. • The rear of the vehicle is hit or damaged, causing the camera to become misaligned. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 237
if fixed guidelines are on. A. Rear bumper B. Fixed guideline: Red zone D in and out depending on the steering wheel position. Always use caution while reversing. on top of the video image when an object is detected 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 238
Delay Navigation display When shifting the transmission out of R (Reverse) and into any gear other than P (Park), the camera image image in the rearview mirror will remain on for a few seconds before it shuts off to assist in parking or trailer hookup. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 239
when driving up or down a steep hill. Apply the brakes if your vehicle speed increases above the set speed while wheel. / ON CNCL RSM OFF - SET + Switching Cruise Control On Press and release ON. The indicator will turn on in the instrument cluster. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 240
or tap the brake pedal. You will not erase the set speed. Resuming the Set Speed Press and release RSM. Switching Cruise Control Off Note: You will erase the set speed if you switch the system off. Press and release OFF or switch the ignition off. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 241
five seconds when the engine is running. • Do not operate the vehicle with a low power steering pump fluid level (below the MIN mark on the reservoir). • Some noise is normal during operation. If excessive, check for low power steering pump fluid level before seeking service by your dealer. • Heavy - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 242
assembly plant. If any aftermarket or authorized-dealer installed equipment has been installed on the vehicle, the weight of the equipment must be subtracted from the payload listed on the Tire Label in order to determine the new payload. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 243
by volume capacity (how much space is available) or by payload capacity (how much weight the vehicle should carry). Once you have reached the maximum payload of your vehicle, do and vehicle rollover. Example only: 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 244
Curb Weight, including cargo and optional equipment. When towing, trailer tongue load or king pin weight is also part of cargo weight. GAW (Gross Axle Weight) - is the total weight placed on each axle (front and rear) - including vehicle curb weight and all payload. GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 245
Compliance Certification Label vehicle weight rating limits could result in substandard vehicle handling or performance, engine, transmission and/or structural damage, serious damage to the vehicle, loss of control and personal injury. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 246
lb. (5,216 kg) fifth wheel trailer, multiply by 0.15 and 0.25 to obtain a proper king pin load range of 1,725 to 2,875 lb. (782 to 1,304 kg) WARNING: Do not exceed the GVWR or the GAWR specified on the Safety Compliance Certification Label. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 247
tires with a higher limit than the original tires do not increase the GVWR and GAWR limitations. WARNING: Exceeding any vehicle weight rating bags. In metric units, the calculation would be: 635 kg - (5 x 99 kg) - (5 x 13.5 kg) = 635 - 495 67.5 = 72.5 kg. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 248
Weight Rating specified for your vehicle on the Safety Compliance Certification Label. The label shall be affixed to either the door hinge pillar, door-latch post, or the door edge that meets the door-latch post, next to the driver's seating position. Special Loading Instructions for Owners of Pick - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 249
passenger side of the vehicle near the spare tire. 2. Install a protective cap (tethered to the wire assembly) onto the in-line rearview camera pickup box and the bumper. Place the tailgate harness out of the way under the pickup box. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 250
on each connector) past the head of the support screw. Disconnect cable. 6. Disconnect the other cable This feature allows easier entry into the truck bed. Note: To reduce risk of falling: • 350 pounds (159 kilograms). • Never drive with the step deployed. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 251
drive with the step or grab handle deployed. Replace the slip resistance tape (serviceable item) if worn out. Replace the handle molding (serviceable item) if damaged. Do not tow with the grab handle or step frame. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 252
68 kilograms) when the vehicle is in motion. Note: The bed extender should always be kept in the grocery mode or stowed bed extender into tailgate mode: 1. Pull the locking pin toward the center of the vehicle. 2. Open the latches to release the panels. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 253
into their holes in the pick-up box. 6. Reverse steps for storage of the bed extender. To open the bed extender into grocery mode, follow Steps 1-4 by rotating the panels away from the tailgate. Close the tailgate. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 254
weight, not by volume, so you cannot necessarily use all available space when loading a vehicle. Towing a trailer places an extra load on your vehicle's engine, transmission, axle, brakes, tires Guide, available at an authorized dealer. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 255
may turn on multiple times, gradually reducing vehicle speed. This feature applies your vehicle brakes at individual wheels and, if necessary, reduces engine power. If the trailer begins to sway, the stability control light flashes. The first thing to do is slow your vehicle down, then pull safely - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 256
gross combined weight ratings. Vehicle type F-250, F-350 single rear wheel F-350 dual rear wheel F-450 and F-550 Rear axle ratio 3.73 4.30 3.73 4.30 4.88 Maximum GCWR lb. (kg) 19000 (8617) 22000 (9977) 19500 (8844) 22500 (10204) 26000 (11791) 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 257
your vehicle at least 1000 miles (1600 kilometers). • Consult your local motor vehicle laws for towing a trailer. • See the instructions included with towing accessories for the proper installation and adjustment specifications. • Service your vehicle more frequently if you tow a trailer. See your - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 258
mounting pads in the pick-up bed. An optional 7-pin trailer wiring connector may be in the bed as well. The gooseneck ball hitch is a separate mounting pad from the fifth-wheel hitch, located in the center of the bed. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 259
at the gross vehicle weight rating, not the gross combined weight rating. Separate functioning brake systems are required for safe control of towed vehicles and trailers weighing more than 1500 pounds (680 kilograms) when loaded. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 260
= XX.X NO TRAILER: Shows the current gain setting during a given ignition cycle and when adjusting the gain. This also displays if you use the manual control lever or make gain adjustments with no trailer connected. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 261
setting sets the trailer brake controller for the specific towing condition. You should change the setting as towing conditions change. Changes to towing conditions include trailer load, vehicle load, road conditions and weather. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 262
dealer for assistance. This can be a short to ground (such as a chaffed wire), short to voltage (such as a pulled pin on trailer emergency breakaway battery) or the trailer brakes may be drawing too much current. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 263
you turn the ignition on. • The trailer brake controller is only a factory-installed or dealer-installed item. Ford is not responsible for warranty or performance of the controller due to misuse or customer installation. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 264
in proper trailer tow wiring installation. Additional electrical equipment may be required. Trailer lamps are required on most towed vehicles. Make sure all running lights, brake lights, turn signals and hazard lights are working. Using a Step Bumper (If Equipped) The rear bumper is equipped with an - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 265
weight rating (or any combination of these factors), consider refilling your rear axle with synthetic gear lubricant (if the axle is bumper. • Do not allow waves to break higher than 6 inches (15 centimeters) above the bottom edge of the rear bumper. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 266
axle lubricant anytime the rear axle submerges in water. Water may have contaminated the rear axle lubricant, which does not normally require checking or changing unless it is leaking or other axle weight rating 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 267
the stuck vehicle is not loaded heavier than its gross vehicle weight rating specified on the certification label. • Always align the tow towing service or, if you are a member of a roadside assistance program, your roadside assistance service provider. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 268
Ford Motor Company produces a towing manual for all authorized tow truck operators. Have your tow truck operator refer to this manual for : Using wheel lift equipment to tow a dual rear wheel vehicle requires removing an outer rear wheel before towing. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 269
system in recirculated air mode to prevent exhaust fumes from entering transmission. Four-wheel Drive Vehicles Equipped with a Manual-shift Transfer Case wheels off the ground, such as when using a car-hauling trailer. Otherwise, you cannot tow your vehicle. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 270
• Warm up your vehicle on cold mornings. • Use the air conditioner or front defroster. • Use the speed control in hilly terrain. • Rest your foot on the brake pedal while driving. • Drive a heavily loaded vehicle or tow a trailer. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 271
Driving Hints • Carry unnecessary weight (approximately 1 mpg [0.4 km/L] is lost for every 400 pounds [180 kilograms] of weight carried). • Add particular accessories to your vehicle (e.g.; bug deflectors, rollbars or light bars, running boards, ski racks). • Drive with the wheels out of alignment - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 272
trucks) or the bottom of the wheel rims (for cars). Once through the water, always try the brakes. Wet brakes do not stop the vehicle as effectively as dry brakes. Drying can be improved by moving your vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the brake pedal. FLOOR MATS WARNING: Always use - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 273
occupant protection and airbag deployment, braking, and lighting. Look for an Alterer's Label on the vehicle from the snowplow installer certifying that the installation meets all applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS). 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 274
provide front-to-rear weight balance for proper braking and steering. • Front wheel toe may require re-adjustment to prevent premature uneven tire wear. Specifications are found in the Ford Workshop Manual. • Headlight aim may require re-adjustment. • The tire air pressures recommended for general - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 275
into the snow removal equipment by its manufacturer. Doing so may cause damage to the vehicle and the snow removal equipment as well as possible air bag deployment. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 276
take-off, or PTO, is often added to the engine or transmission to operate utility equipment. Examples include a wheel-lift for tow trucks, cranes, tools for construction or tire service, and pumping fluids. PTO applications draw auxiliary horsepower from the powertrain, often while the vehicle is - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 277
). Trailers shall be covered up to $200 if the disabled eligible vehicle requires service at the nearest authorized dealer. If the trailer is disabled, but the towing vehicle is operational, the trailer does not qualify for any roadside services. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 278
the owner's manual portfolio in the glove compartment. U.S. Ford vehicle customers ford.ca for information on Canadian services and benefits. Canadian customers who need to obtain roadside information, call 1-800-665-2006 or visit our website at www.ford.ca. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 279
is not running, the battery will lose charge. As a result, there may be insufficient power to restart your engine. In some models, the hazard flasher control is located on the instrument panel. In other models, this feature is located on the steering column, just behind the steering wheel. Use your - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 280
terminal cover (if equipped) and any excessive corrosion before you attach the battery cables. Ensure that vent caps are tight and level. 3. Turn the heater fan on in both vehicles to protect from any electrical surges. Turn all other accessories off. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 281
fuel lines, engine rocker covers, the intake manifold or engine, away from the battery and the carburetor or fuel injection system. Ensure that the cables are clear of fan blades, belts, moving parts of both engines, or any fuel delivery system parts. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 282
the 2 disabled vehicle's battery. 3 After the disabled vehicle has been started and the jumper cables removed, allow it to idle for several minutes so the engine computer can relearn its idle conditions. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 283
Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center P.O. Box 6248 Dearborn, MI 48121 Telephone 1-800-392-3673 (FORD) (TDD for the hearing impaired: 1-800-232-5952) Online Additional Owner Manuals • Maintenance Schedules • Recalls • Ford Extended Service Plans 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 284
Customer Assistance • Ford Genuine Accessories • Service specials and promotions. In Canada: Mailing address Customer Relationship Centre Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited P.O. Box 2000 Oakville, Ontario L6K 0C8 Telephone 1-800-565-3673 (FORD) Online www.ford.ca 283 Additional Assistance If - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 285
a motor vehicle to conform to the vehicle's applicable express warranty after a reasonable number of attempts, the manufacturer shall be required to either replace the vehicle with one substantially identical or repurchase the vehicle and reimburse the buyer in an amount equal to the actual price - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 286
Center at 1-800-392-3673. Note: Ford Motor Company reserves the right to change eligibility limitations, modify procedures, or to discontinue this process at any time without notice and without obligation. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 287
review Ford of Canada. CAMVAP services engine damage. Ford Motor Company or Ford of Canada is not responsible for any damage caused by use of improper fuel. Using leaded fuel may also result in difficulty importing your vehicle back into the United States. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 288
serviced while you are traveling or living in Puerto Rico, contact the nearest authorized dealer. If the authorized dealer cannot help you, contact: FORD MOTOR COMPANY FORD 4 3327299 Email: [email protected] www.me.ford.com 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA ( - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 289
by credit card, check or money order.) Obtaining a French Owner's Manual A French owner's manual can be obtained from your authorized dealer or by contacting Helm, Incorporated using the contact information listed previously in this section. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 290
Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Ford Motor Company. If NHTSA receives recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or Ford Motor 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 291
are identified by a broken wire within the fuse. Check the appropriate fuses before replacing any electrical components. COLOR Fuse rating 2A 3A 4A 5A 7.5A Yellow Yellow - Brown Black Black 15 Standard Fuse Amperage Rating and Color 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 292
as follows: Fuse or relay location 1 2 3 4 5 6 Fuse amp rating Relay - Relay - Relay - Protected circuits Blower motor Not used Urea heaters (diesel engine) Not used Rear window defroster, Heated mirrors Not used 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 293
tow electric brake Blower motor Not used Wipers Trailer tow park lamps Urea heaters (diesel engine) Buss bar Trailer tow park lamps A/C clutch Wipers Not used Vehicle power 1 Vehicle power 2 (diesel engine) Vehicle power 2 (gas engine) Vehicle power 3 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 294
module (diesel engine), Electronic control module (gas engine) 4x4 hub lock 4x4 electronic lock Not used Rear heated seats Not used Not used Run/start relay coil Transmission control module keep-alive power (diesel engine) A/C clutch feed Run/start Rearview camera system Blower motor relay coil - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 295
rating 20A** - 10A** - 10A** 10A** 10A** Protected circuits Not used Not used Not used Not used Not used Not used Not used Fuel pump Not used Fuel pump relay coil Not used Trailer tow backup lamp Canister vent (gas engine point #1 4x4 shift motor Heated/cooled seats Anti-lock brake system coil - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 296
power point #3 Upfitter #1 Upfitter #2 Anti-lock brake system pump Inverter Not used Instrument panel power inverter Trailer tow turn signals Starter Trailer tow battery charge Not used Not used Not used Not used Not used 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 297
the fuses. To remove the fuse panel cover, pull the panel toward you. When the clips of the panel disengage, let the panel fall easily. To remove a fuse, use the fuse puller tool provided on the fuse panel cover. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 298
Upfitter relay #4 Smart window motor Interior lights, Hood lamp Moonroof Driver seat module Driver seat switch, Driver lumbar motor Power mirror switch Upfitter relay #3 Run/accessory relay, Customer access feed Instrument cluster 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 299
298 Fuse or relay location 12 13 Fuses Fuse amp rating 15A 15A Protected circuits Interior lighting, Lighted running board lamps Right turn signals and brake lamps, Right trailer tow stop turn relay Left turn signals and brake lamps, Left trailer tow stop turn relay High-mounted stop lamps, Backup - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 300
heater AM/FM radio faceplate High beam headlamps Parking lamps (in mirrors), Roof marker lamps Passenger airbag deactivation indicator Not used (spare) Wiper relay Upfitter switches Not used (spare) Climate control Fog lamps, Fog lamp indicator (in switch) 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 301
window switch Delayed accessory UPFITTER CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED) The upfitter option package provides four switches, mounted in the center of the instrument panel. AUX 1 AUX 2 AUX 3 AUX 4 These switches will only operate while the ignition is in the on position, whether the engine is running or - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 302
3 AUX 4 Circuit Number CAC05 CAC06 CAC07 CAC08 Wire Color Yellow Green with Brown Trace Violet with Green Trace Brown Fuse Amp Rating 25A 25A 10A 15A More detailed information about upfitter switches can be found at https://www.fleet.ford.com/truckbbas/. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 303
makes tracking routine service easy. If your vehicle requires professional service, your authorized dealer can provide the necessary parts and service. Check your warranty information to find out which parts and services are covered. Use only recommended fuels, lubricants, fluids and service parts - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 304
the risk of vehicle damage or personal burn injuries, do not start your engine with the air cleaner removed and do not remove it while the engine is running. 1. Set the parking brake and shift to positionP. 2. Block the wheels. 303 OPENING AND CLOSING THE HOOD 1. Inside the vehicle, pull the hood - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 305
fluid reservoir B. Engine oil dipstick C. Automatic transmission fluid dipstick D. Brake fluid reservoir E. Engine coolant reservoir F. Power distribution box G. Air filter assembly H. Power steering fluid reservoir I. Engine oil filler cap J. Battery 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 306
B. Battery C. Automatic transmission fluid dipstick D. Engine oil filler cap E. Engine oil dipstick F. Power steering fluid reservoir G. Brake fluid reservoir H. Engine coolant reservoir I. Air filter assembly J. Power distribution box 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 307
within the lower and upper holes. Oil levels above the upper hole may cause engine damage. Some oil must be removed from the engine by an authorized dealer. 7. Put the dipstick back in and ensure it is fully seated. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 308
clicks are heard or until the cap is fully seated. ENGINE COOLANT CHECK Checking the Engine Coolant The concentration and level of engine coolant should be checked at the intervals listed in scheduled maintenance information. The coolant concentration should be maintained within 48% to 50%, which - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 309
sealants or additives, as they can cause damage to the engine cooling and/or heating systems. This damage would not be covered under your vehicle's warranty. Note: During normal vehicle operation, the engine coolant may change color from orange to pink or light red. As long as the engine coolant is - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 310
concentration of 60% will provide improved freeze point protection. Engine coolant concentrations above 60% will decrease the overheat protection characteristics of the engine coolant and may cause engine damage. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 311
completely shut down, causing steering and braking effort to increase. Once the engine temperature cools, the engine can be restarted. Take your vehicle to an authorized dealer as soon as possible to minimize engine damage. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 312
a trailer in hot ambient temperatures. At this time, you may notice your engine coolant temperature gauge needle move toward the H and the POWER REDUCED TO LOWER TEMP message may appear in the information display. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 313
your engine and continue on. 5. If the coolant is low, add coolant, restart the engine and take your vehicle to an authorized dealer. See Adding engine coolant in this chapter for more information. Refer to fail-safe cooling for additional information. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 314
is fully seated in the filler tube. 7. Remove the dipstick and inspect the fluid level. The fluid should be in the designated area for normal operating temperature or ambient temperature. Your vehicle is equipped with one of the following dipsticks. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 315
6-speed transmissions, the fluid should be checked at normal operating temperature 196°F-216°F (91°C-102°C) on a level surface. The normal operating temperature can be reached after approximately 20 miles (30 km) of driving. Type A Type B 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 316
. Type A Type B If an overfill occurs, excess fluid should be removed by a qualified technician. Note: An overfill condition of transmission fluid may cause shift and/or engagement concerns and/or possible damage. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 317
and inspect the fluid level. 3. Add only enough fluid through the filler opening so that the fluid level is at the bottom of the opening. Use only fluid that meets Ford specifications. Refer to the Capacities and Specifications section . 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 318
service from your authorized dealer immediately. POWER STEERING FLUID CHECK Check the power steering fluid. Refer to your Scheduled Maintenance Information. If adding fluid is necessary, use only MERCON® V ATF. Note: This procedure is for vehicles with gasoline engines. Vehicles with diesel engines - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 319
additive. Washer fluids containing non-methanol antifreeze agents should be used only if they provide cold weather protection without damaging the vehicle's paint finish, wiper blades or washer system. CHANGING . 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 320
fuel for optimum driveability and performance. To begin this process: 1. With the vehicle at a complete stop, set the parking brake. 2. Put the gearshift in P (Park), turn off all accessories and start the engine. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 321
320 Maintenance 3. Run the engine until it reaches normal operating temperature. 4. Allow the engine to idle for at least one minute. 5. Turn the A/C on and allow the engine to idle for at least one minute. 6. Release the parking brake. With your foot on the brake pedal and with the A/C on, put - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 322
the battery) earlier than normal. CHECKING THE WIPER BLADES Run the tip of your fingers over the edge of the blade to check for roughness. Clean the wiper blades with washer fluid or water applied with a soft sponge or cloth. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 323
vehicle. Pry open the lock cover (A) with your thumb to release the blade. CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES A B cover. Replace wiper blades at least once per year for optimum performance. Poor wiper quality can be improved 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 324
and do not remove it while the engine is running. Note: Failure to use the correct air filter element may result in severe engine damage. The customer warranty may be void for any damage to the engine if the correct air filter element is not used. Changing the Air Filter Element 1. Locate the mass - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 325
edges between the air filter housing and cover and ensure that the tabs on the edge are properly aligned into the slots. 9. Slip the air tube onto the air filter housing and tighten the air-tube clamp bolt snugly, but do not overtighten it. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 326
checked by your authorized dealer. Vertical Aim Adjustment height (a piece of masking tape works well). 3. Turn on the low beam headlamps to illuminate the wall or screen and open the hood. Cover one of the headlamps so no light from that lamp hits the wall. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 327
ADJUSTABLE. CHANGING A BULB Lamp Assembly Condensation Exterior lamps are vented to accommodate normal changes in pressure. Condensation can be a natural by-product of this design. When moist air Fine mist covers less than 50% of the lens. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 328
Take your vehicle to a dealer for service if any of the above conditions of support to ensure correct grille alignment during the installation procedure. Do not scratch the black coating from the radiator support 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 329
. The oil from your hand could cause the bulb to break the next time the headlamps are operated. Install the new bulb(s) in reverse order. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 330
connector from the fog lamp bulb. Install the new bulb(s) in reverse order. Replacing Brake/Tail/Turn/Reverse Lamp Bulbs (Pickups Only) 1. Make sure the headlamps are off, . Install the new bulb(s) in reverse order. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 331
lamp assembly from the vehicle as wiring permits. 3. Remove the bulb socket by rotating it counterclockwise. 4. Pull the bulb straight out of the socket. Replacing License Plate Lamp Bulbs The license plate bulbs are located behind the rear bumper. To change the license plate lamp bulbs: 1. Reach - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 332
3 193** Underhood Lamp 1 LED** To replace all instrument panel lights - see your authorized dealer * Dual rear wheels, or if equipped. ** See your authorized dealer to replace the lamp assembly. Function 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 333
Cleaner (ZC-23) Motorcraft® Vinyl Cleaner (Canada only) (CXC-93) Motorcraft® Wheel and Tire Cleaner (ZC-37-A) CLEANING THE EXTERIOR Wash your vehicle regularly with cool or lukewarm plenty of water for best results. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 334
such as gasoline, diesel fuel, bird droppings running boards, use Motorcraft Detail Wash (ZC-3-A), and, as required, Motorcraft Bug you would a wax to clean bumpers and other chrome parts; allow the cleaner to dry 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 335
the running engine may cause internal damage. • Never wash or rinse any ignition coil, spark plug wire or spark plug well, or the area in and around these locations. • Cover the battery, power distribution box, and air filter assembly to prevent water damage when cleaning the engine. 2013 F-250/350 - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 336
Windshield Washer Fluid in thinner to clean any parts. If you cannot remove seat-mounted airbags, do not use chemical solvents or strong detergents. Such products could contaminate the side airbag system and affect performance of the side airbag in a crash. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 337
when cleaning the steering wheel or instrument panel to avoid contamination of the airbag system. Clean the air fresheners and hand sanitizers to spill on interior surfaces. If a spill occurs, wipe off immediately. Damage may not be covered by your warranty. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 338
Motorcraft Custom Clear Coat Polish (ZC-8-A). Note: Removal of deep scuffs and scratches should be performed by an authorized dealer or an experienced repair facility. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 339
KING RANCH® EDITION) Your vehicle is equipped with seating covered in premium, top-grain leather which is extremely durable, but still requires special care and maintenance in order to ensure longevity and comfort. Regular cleaning and conditioning will maintain the appearance of the leather. 2013 - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 340
to the seating covers and should be considered as proof of a genuine leather product. In order to lessen the appearance of certain scratches and other wear marks, apply conditioner on the affected area following the same instructions as in the Conditioning section. Conditioning Bottles of King Ranch - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 341
wheels and wheel covers. Aluminum wheels and wheel covers are coated with a clearcoat paint finish. In order to maintain their shine: • Clean weekly with Motorcraft® Wheel and Tire Cleaner. Heavy dirt and brake damage. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 342
circulate the additive throughout the fuel system. Cooling system • Protect against freezing temperatures. • When removing vehicle from storage, check coolant fluid level. Confirm there are no cooling system leaks, and fluid is at the recommended level. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 343
• Check the exhaust for any foreign material that may have collected during storage. • Check tire pressures and set tire inflation per the Tire Label. • Check brake pedal operation. Drive the vehicle 15 feet (4.5 meters) back and forth to remove rust build-up. • Check fluid levels (including coolant - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 344
when selected) has the ability to use all four wheels to power itself. This increases traction which may enable you to safely drive over terrain and road conditions that a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle cannot. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 345
344 Wheels and Tires Power is supplied to all four wheels through a transfer case or power transfer unit. Four-wheel drive vehicles a shorter wheelbase may make your vehicle quicker to respond to steering inputs than a vehicle with a longer wheelbase. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 346
Wheels and Tires 345 • Narrower - to provide greater maneuverability in Tire quality grades: The U.S. Department of Transportation requires Ford Motor Company to give you the following information about tire grades exactly as the government has written it. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 347
performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 139. Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 348
. • Tread area of the tire: Area of the perimeter of the tire that contacts the road when mounted on the vehicle. • Rim: The metal support (wheel) for a tire or a tire and tube assembly upon which the tire beads are seated. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 349
which gives the tire's ratio of height to width. D. R: Indicates a radial type tire. E. 15: Indicates the wheel or rim diameter in inches. If you change your wheel size, you will have to purchase new tires to match the new wheel diameter. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 350
, 2501 means the 25th week of 2001. The numbers in between are identification codes used for traceability. This information is used to contact customers if a tire defect requires a recall. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 351
driver's door. The cold inflation pressure should never be set lower than the recommended pressure on the vehicle label. The tire suppliers may have additional markings, notes or warnings, such as standard load or radial tubeless. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 352
(a total of six or more tires on the vehicle). D. Maximum Load Single lb (kg) at psi (kPa) cold: Indicates the maximum load and tire pressure when the tire is used as a single, defined as two tires (total) on the rear axle. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 353
service on cars, sport-utility vehicles, minivans and light trucks. B. 145: Indicates the nominal width of the tire in millimeters from sidewall edge to sidewall edge. In general, the larger the number, the wider the tire. C. 80: Indicates the aspect ratio, which gives the tire's ratio of height - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 354
use a tire gauge to check pressure of all tires and adjust if required. At least once a month and before long trips, inspect each tire and check the tire pressure with a tire gauge (including spare, if equipped). Inflate all tires to the inflation pressure recommended by Ford Motor Company. WARNING - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 355
the pump. It is normal for tires to heat up and the air pressure inside to go up as you drive. 2. Remove the cap from the valve on one tire, then firmly press the tire gauge onto the valve and measure the pressure. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 356
tire which has been run flat or seriously under-inflated without first removing the tire from the wheel assembly for inspection. Do not attempt to add air to tires or replace tires or wheels without first taking precautions to protect persons and property. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 357
356 Wheels and Tires All tires with Steel Carcass Plies (if equipped): This type of tire utilizes steel cords in the sidewalls. As such, they cannot be treated like normal light truck tires. Tire service, including adjusting tire pressure, must be performed by personnel trained, supervised and - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 358
. Inspecting Your Tires and Wheel Valve Stems Periodically inspect the tire treads for uneven or excessive wear and remove objects such as stones, nails or glass that may be wedged in the tread grooves. Check the tire and valve stems for holes, cracks, or cuts that may permit air leakage and repair - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 359
can accelerate the aging process and may require tires to be replaced more frequently. You should replace your spare tire when you replace the road tires or after six years due to aging even if it has not been used. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 360
death. Additionally, the use of non-recommended tires and wheels could cause steering, suspension, axle, transfer case, or power transfer unit failure. If you have questions regarding tire replacement, contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 361
replaced on your vehicle. The two front tires or two rear tires should generally be replaced as a pair. The tire pressure sensors mounted in the wheels are not designed to be used in aftermarket wheels. The use of wheels or tires not recommended by Ford Motor Company may affect the operation of your - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 362
the wheels at over 35 mph (56 km/h). The tires may fail and injure a passenger or bystander. Driving habits have a great deal to do with your tire mileage and safety Observe posted speed limits. Avoid fast starts, stops and turns. Avoid potholes and objects on the road. Do not run over curbs or - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 363
the scheduled maintenance information) will help your tires wear more evenly, providing better tire performance and longer tire life. • Rear-wheel drive vehicles/ Four-wheel drive vehicles (front tires at top of diagram) 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 364
However, in some climates, you may need to use snow tires and chains. If you need to use chains, it is recommended that steel wheels (of the same size and specifications) be used, as chains may chip aluminum wheels. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 365
pressure label. (If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires.) 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 366
functioning properly. Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly. The tire pressure monitoring system complies with part 15 of the - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 367
the full function of the tire pressure monitoring system, have the damaged road wheel or tire repaired and remounted on your vehicle. For additional information, see Changing Tires with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System in this section. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 368
as soon as possible. Tire rotation On vehicles with different front and without sensor rear tire pressures, the system must training be retrained following every tire rotation. See Tire rotation in this chapter. Tire(s) under-inflated 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 369
repair as necessary. Check air pressure in the road tires. If any tire is under-inflated, carefully drive the vehicle to the nearest location where air can be added to the tires. Inflate all the tires to the recommended inflation pressure. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 370
more than two minutes between resetting each tire sensor or the system will time-out and the entire procedure will have to be repeated on all four wheels. • A double horn chirp indicates the need to repeat the procedure. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 371
; decrease the air pressure until the horn sounds. Training is complete after the horn sounds for the last tire trained (driver's side rear tire), the system indicator stops flashing, and a message is shown in the information display (if equipped). 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 372
the door-latch post, next to the driver's seating position) or Tire Label located on the B-Pillar or the edge of the driver's door. See Load Carrying for more information. CHANGING A ROAD WHEEL WARNING: The use of tire sealants may damage your tire pressure monitoring system and should not be used - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 373
the following: • Handling, stability and braking performance • Comfort and noise • Ground clearance and parking at curbs • Winter weather driving capability • Wet weather driving capability • All-wheel driving capability 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 374
: Tool Spare tire (pick-up trucks only) Jack Location Under the vehicle, just forward of the rear bumper Regular cab and Crew Cab: Fastened to floor pan behind rearmost seat on passenger side SuperCab: Under rear bench seat on passenger side 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 375
Crew Cab: Fastened to floor behind rear seat at driver side In the glove box Tool Jack handle, lug wrench, lug wrench extension (only available on Dual Rear Wheel [DRW] vehicles) and wheel chock (only available on Single Rear Wheel [SRW] vehicles equipped with a diesel engine) Key and spare tire - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 376
counterclockwise and lower the spare tire until you can slide the tire rearward and the cable is slack. 5. Remove the retainer through the center of the wheel. Note: If equipped with a tether, perform the following steps: 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 377
the transmission selector lever in position P, set the parking brake and block (in both directions) the wheel that is diagonally opposite (other side and end of the vehicle) to the tire being changed. WARNING: Never get underneath a vehicle that is supported only by a jack. If the vehicle slips off - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 378
vehicle weight, including any vehicle cargo or modifications. Note: Passengers should not remain in the vehicle when the vehicle is being jacked. 1. Turn the engine off and block the wheel that is diagonally opposite of the flat tire using the wheel chock, if equipped. Note: If the vehicle is a 4x4 - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 379
onto the flat area on the outboard side of the differential. • Front passenger side (4x4) Note: View shown from the rear of the vehicle to clearly identify the jack point. Place the jack directly under the axle. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 380
inward. Reinstall the lug nuts until the wheel is snug against the hub. Do not fully tighten the lug nuts until the wheel has been lowered. 10. Lower the wheel by turning the jack handle counterclockwise. Go to Step 19. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 381
: • Front (4x2): F-350 dual rear wheel Note: Place the jack directly under the I-beam. • Front driver side (4x4): F-350 dual rear wheel Note: Make sure the jack fits onto the flat area on the outboard side of the differential housing. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 382
(4x4): F-350 dual rear wheel Note: View shown from the rear of the vehicle to clearly identify the jack point. Note: Place the jack directly under the axle and inboard of the radius arm so that the jack clears the radius arm. • Front: F-450 and F-550 • Rear: F-350 dual rear wheel 2013 F-250/350 - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 383
fully tighten the lug nuts until the wheel has been lowered. 17. Lower the wheel by slowly turning the release valve counterclockwise. Opening the release valve slowly will provide a more controlled rate of descent. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 384
wheel center ornaments, ensure that the ornament retention towers on the back side of the ornament are aligned with the studs or lug nuts. The retention towers are designed to be installed over the studs or nuts and retain to the flange on the lug nut. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 385
384 Wheels and Tires If the ornament retention towers are aligned between the studs improperly installed in this manner will fall off or become loose with minimal force or impact. Installing Dual Rear Wheel Ornaments 1. Align the ornament with the lug nuts. • (A) is the clip and (B) is the flange. - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 386
should be an even gap between the ornament and the wheel. 4. Be sure to install all the clips on the nuts over the flanges so that there is an even gap all around and the retention clips are fully seated. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 387
at any time that the spare tire is disturbed through service of other components. 8. If removed, install the spare tire lock (if equipped) into the bumper drive tube with the spare tire lock key (if equipped) and jack handle. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 388
to the specified torque at 100 miles (160 kilometers), and again at 500 miles (800 kilometers) of new vehicle operation and after any wheel disturbance (such as tire rotation, changing a flat tire, wheel removal). 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 389
. On all two-piece flat wheel nuts, apply one drop of motor oil between the flat washer and the nut. Inspect the wheel pilot hole and mounting surface prior to installation. Remove any visible corrosion or loose particles. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 390
or Minimum 87 octane Ethanol (E85) 1-5-4-8-6-3-7-2 1-6-5-10-2-7-3-8-4-9 0.041-0.047 inch 0.039-0.043 inch (1.04-1.20 mm) (1.0-1.1 mm) Coil on plug Coil on plug 9.8:1 9.2:1 Engine Drivebelt Routing 6.2L V8 engine 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 391
390 Capacities and Specifications 6.8L V10 engine with A/C 6.8L V10 engine - without A/C 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 392
550 (Dana S110/S130) 14.0 pints (6.6L) 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) Capacities and Specifications Brake fluid Motorcraft® SAE 80W-90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant High Temperature 4X4 Front Axle and Wheel Bearing Grease Motorcraft® SAE 75W-140 - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 393
® or equivalent SAE 5W-20 motor oil WSS-M2C945-A 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) Capacity Ford part name Ford part number / Ford specification Capacities and Specifications Engine and fuel coolant (diesel engine) Engine oil (6.2L V8 and 6.8L - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 394
Washer Fluid WSB-M8B16-A2 /- (Canada) 1 Add 8 oz. (236 ml) of Additive Friction Modifier XL-3 or equivalent meeting Ford Specification EST-M2C118-A for complete refill of limited slip Ford axles. Ford design rear axles contain a synthetic lubricant that does not require changing unless the axle has - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 395
in-tank cooler. The amount of transmission fluid and fluid level should be set by the indication on the dipstick's normal operating range. 5 Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil must meet or exceed the requirements of Ford specification WSS-M2C945-A, SAE 5W-20 - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 396
PART NUMBERS Component Air filter element Oil filter Battery (standard) Battery (optional) Spark plugs-platinum Seat filter Windshield wiper blade 1 395 6.2L V8 engine FA-1883 FL-820-S BXT-65-650 BXT-65-750 1 6.8L V10 engine number. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 397
B. Brake system / Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) / Restraint Devices and their location C. Make, vehicle line, series, body type D. Engine type E. Check digit door latch, next to the driver's seating position. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 398
transmission each code represents. Description Five-speed manual (TR4050) Five-speed automatic (5R110W) Six-speed automatic (6R140) (gasoline engines) Six-speed automatic (6R140W) (diesel engines) Code 2 T P W 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 399
tent* •Rear seat entertainment* •Sportliner cargo liner* •Tonneau covers* •Bed extender •Trailer hitches, wiring harnesses and accessories •Custom seat covers* •Step bars •Fog lamps •Custom graphics* •Stainless steel wheel covers* •Wheel well liners 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 400
* •Vehicle security systems •Bed hooks* •Wheel locks •Tool/Cargo boxes* •Protective seat covers* •Speed/cruise control •Bumper and hitch mounted parking sensors* *Ford Licensed Accessories (FLA) are warranted by the accessory manufacturer's warranty. Ford Licensed Accessories are fully designed and - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 401
the dealership for same day covered repairs. Extended Rental Benefits - If your vehicle is kept overnight for covered repairs, you are eligible for rental car coverage, including Bumper to Bumper warranty repairs, or Field Service Actions. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 402
Disc • Brake pads and linings • Shock Absorbers • Belts and Hoses • Diesel Exhaust Fluid Replenishment Contact your selling dealership today so they can customize a Genuine Ford Extended Service Plan that fits your driving lifestyle and budget. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 403
are not eligible for Ford Extended Service Plan coverage. This information is subject to change. For more information, visit your local Ford of Canada dealer or www.ford.ca to find the Ford Extended Service Plan that is right for you. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 404
stop shopping. They can perform any services that are required on your vehicle, from general maintenance to collision repairs. Note: Not all dealers have extended hours or bodyshops. Please contact your dealer for details. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 405
way to change fluid for many vehicle sub-systems during scheduled maintenance. It is critical that systems are flushed only with new fluid that is the same as that required to fill and operate the system, or using a Ford-approved flushing chemical. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 406
Checks and Services Certain basic maintenance checks and inspections should be performed every month or at six month intervals. Check every month Engine oil level. Function of all interior and exterior lights. Tires (including spare) for wear and proper pressure. Windshield washer fluid level. Check - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 407
and fluid leaks Washer spray and wiper operation Accessory drive belt(s) Battery performance Engine air filter Brake, coolant recovery reservoir, automatic transmission, power steering and window washer. ** If your vehicle is equipped with a temporary mobility kit, check the tire sealant expiration - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 408
Scheduled Maintenance 407 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 409
. Scheduled maintenance for the 6.7L diesel engine can be found in the diesel supplement. ** Vehicles equipped with dual rear wheels should rotate the front wheels when specified; rear wheels only if unusual wear is noted. * 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 410
air filter. Change automatic transmission fluid and filter on 5-speed transmission. Consult dealer for requirements. Replace front wheel bearing grease and grease seal if non-sealed bearings are used. Replace spark plugs. Change engine coolant.* Change rear axle fluid (Dana axles). Inspect accessory - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 411
: DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: HOURS: MILEAGE: DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: HOURS: MILEAGE: DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: HOURS: MILEAGE: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: HOURS: MILEAGE: 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 412
: DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: HOURS: MILEAGE: DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: HOURS: MILEAGE: DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: HOURS: MILEAGE: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: HOURS: MILEAGE: 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 413
: DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: HOURS: MILEAGE: DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: HOURS: MILEAGE: DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: HOURS: MILEAGE: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: HOURS: MILEAGE: 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 414
lubricate U-joints. service as required See axle maintenance items under Exceptions. Every 5000 miles Inspect the wheels and related components for (8000 km) abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag. Rotate tires*, inspect tires for wear and measure tread depth. Every 5000 miles Change engine oil and - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 415
Inspect frequently, Replace engine air filter. service as required Every 5000 miles Inspect the wheels and related components for (8000 km) abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag. Rotate tires*, inspect tires for wear and measure tread depth. Every 5000 miles Change engine oil and filter. (8000 - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 416
air filter. Change engine oil and filter. Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag. Rotate tires*, inspect tires for wear and measure tread depth. Replace front wheel bearing grease and grease seals if non-sealed bearings are used. Change rear axle fluid - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 417
: DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: HOURS: MILEAGE: DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: HOURS: MILEAGE: DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: HOURS: MILEAGE: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: HOURS: MILEAGE: 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 418
: DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: HOURS: MILEAGE: DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: HOURS: MILEAGE: DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: HOURS: MILEAGE: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: HOURS: MILEAGE: 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 419
418 EXCEPTIONS Scheduled Maintenance Normal vehicle axle maintenance: Rear axles and power take-off units with synthetic fluid and light-duty trucks equipped with Ford-design axles are lubricated for life; do not check or change fluid unless a leak is suspected, service is required or the assembly - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 420
Maintenance ENGINE COOLANT CHANGE RECORD Initial change After initial change Six years or 105000 miles (168000 km) (whichever comes first) Every three years or 45000 miles (72000 km) 419 Engine Coolant Change Log DEALER VALIDATION: DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: HOURS: MILEAGE: DEALER - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 421
portable music player. • Use 911 Assist, Vehicle Health Report and SYNC Services (Traffic, Directions & Information) (if equipped). • Use applications, such as • USB device charging (if your device supports this). 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 422
review your device's manual before using it with SYNC. Support The SYNC support team is available to help you with any questions you cannot answer on your own. Monday-Saturday, 8:30am-8:00pm EST. In the United States, call: 1-888-270-1055. In Canada, call: 1-800-565-3673. Times are subject to change - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 423
of supported media content. The system also records a short development log of approximately 10 minutes of all recent system activity. The log profile and other system data may be used to improve the system and help diagnose any problems that may occur. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 424
. "Vehicle Health Report" Run a vehicle health report.* "Services" Access the SYNC Services portal.* "Mobile apps" Access mobile applications.* "Help" Hear a list of voice commands available in the current mode. * If equipped, U.S. only. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 425
instruction and feedback. The default setting is to a higher level of interaction in order to help you learn to use the system. You can change these settings at any time. Adjusting level of several options based on 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 426
of the main features of SYNC. While the system supports a variety of features, many are dependent on your cellular check your phone's compatibility, see your phone's user manual and visit www.SYNCMyRide.com, www.SYNCMyRide.ca or www.syncmaroute.ca. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 427
SYNC® Pairing a Phone for the First Time Note: SYNC can support downloading up to approximately 2000 entries per Bluetooth-enabled cellular phone. with first upon vehicle start-up), download your phone book, etc. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 428
to say "Phone" first. These commands are not available until phone information is completely downloaded using Bluetooth. 3 See "MENU" table below. 4 See "DIAL" table below. 2 1 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 429
off"* "Battery" "Phone name" "Signal" "Text message inbox" * Words in ( ) are optional and do not have to be spoken for the system to understand the command. Phone book commands: When MENU to go to the PHONE menu. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 430
doing nothing. Phone Options during an Active Call During an active call, you have additional menu features which the following options: When you select: Mute Call? Privacy You can: Mute the call. Switch a call 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 431
OK again when Join Calls? appears. Note: SYNC supports a maximum of three callers on a multiparty/conference OK to select, then scroll through your call history options (incoming, outgoing or missed). 2. Press OK when 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 432
, such as 911 Assist, Vehicle Health Report and SYNC Services. 1. Press the phone button to enter the Phone Menu is on and your Bluetooth-enabled cellular phone supports this feature). Allows you to access your downloaded 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 433
, select your message notification, change phone book entries and automatically download your cellular phone among other features. Access the SYNC services portal where you can request take your eyes off the road. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 434
-dependent feature. Your phone must support downloading text messages using Bluetooth to and the display indicates you have a new message. You have these options: 1. Press the voice button, wait for the prompt and say 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 435
-defined text message options Can't talk right now Call me Call you later Be there in 10 minutes Be there in 20 minutes Yes No Why? Thanks Where R you? I need more directions I love you Too funny Can't wait to see you I'm stuck in traffic 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 436
. Message Notification Have the option of hearing an audible tone to notify you when a text message arrives. 1. Press OK to select and scroll between Message Notification On or Message Notification Off. 2. Press OK to select. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 437
: Downloading times are phone- and quantity-dependent. Note: When auto download is on, any changes, additions or deletions saved since your last download are deleted. Exit the current menu. Auto Download Return 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 438
following options: If you select: Add Bluetooth Device* Connect Bluetooth Device You can: See Using SYNC with your phone earlier in this chapter for pairing instructions. Connect , the previous one is disconnected. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 439
(and all Delete All Devices information originally saved with those phones). Press OK to select. Exit the current menu. Return * This is a speed-dependent feature. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 440
and select OK. 4. Scroll to select from the following options: If you select: Prompts You can: Get help the desired selection appears in the display. If you change the language setting, the display indicates that the 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 441
be compatible with SYNC. To check your phone's compatibility, visit www.SYNCMyRide.com, www.SYNCMyRide.ca or www.syncmaroute.ca. • SYNC Services (if equipped, United States and Stitcher (if your phone is compatible). 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 442
emergency services trouble using this feature. If a crash deploys an airbag (excludes knee airbags airbag deployment, see the Supplementary Restraints System chapter. • For information on the fuel pump shut-off, see the Roadside Emergencies chapter. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 443
. 5. Press OK when the desired option appears in the radio display. Set all crashes deploy an airbag or activate the fuel pump shut- SYNC tries to contact emergency services. If a connected phone wheel." 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 444
must register to use this feature. Note: This feature may not function properly if you have enabled caller ID blocking on your mobile phone. Before running a report, review the Vehicle Health Report privacy notice. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 445
intervals at which you would like to be prompted. Mileage Intervals: Press OK. Scroll to select between 5000, 7500 or 10000 mile intervals and press OK to make your selection. Return: Press OK to exit the menu. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 446
is combined with scheduled maintenance information, open recalls and other field service actions and unserviced vehicle inspection items from your authorized dealer. Vehicle Health Report Privacy Notice When you run a Vehicle Health Report, Ford Motor Company may collect your cellular phone number - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 447
as Traffic or Directions. You can also say "What are my choices?" to receive a complete list of available services from which to choose. 6. To return to the Services menu, say "Services" or for help, say "Help". 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 448
Services subscription. For more information on Operator Assist visit www.SYNCMyRide.com/support ended. You then receive audible and visual driving instructions as you travel toward your destination. 3. While 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 449
steering wheel. 2. Say "Good-bye" from the SYNC Services main menu. Personalizing SYNC Services quick tips You can personalize your Services feature services and the 411 connect and text message features are available. Push to interrupt Portable 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 450
is running through AppLink, you can control main features of the app through voice commands and steering wheel .com. To Access Using the Media Menu 1. Press AUX button on the center console. 2. Press MENU to access 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 451
start. While an app is running through SYNC, you can press USB drives. SYNC also supports audio formats such as media player has a power switch, ensure that the device is 's USB port. 2. Press AUX and then MENU to enter 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 452
What's playing?". The system reads the metadata tags (if populated) of the playing track to you. Media Voice Commands Press the voice icon and, when prompted, say "1,3 "Play genre "1,3 "Play next folder"2 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 453
"1,3 "Search artist "1,3 "Search genre "1,3 "Search song "1,3 "Search track "1,3 "Shuffle off" "Shuffle on" "Similar music" "What's playing?" 1 " - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 454
the voice icon and when prompted say "Bluetooth Audio" and then any of the following: "BLUETOOTH AUDIO" "(Phone) (Media) (Bluetooth) Connections" "Pause" "Play" "Play next track " "Play previous track " 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 455
.), and also to add, connect or delete devices. 1. Press AUX and then MENU to enter the Media Menu. 2. Scroll to can also plug in devices to charge them (if supported by your device). Once connected, the system indexes 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 456
that your device is plugged into the USB port and is turned on. 2. Press AUX and then MENU to enter the Media Menu. 3. Scroll to select the Play Menu you have the following options to scroll through and select from: 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 457
media by artist. Once selected, the system lists and then play all artists and tracks alphabetically. If there are less than 255 indexed artist, they are listed alphabetically OK. Artists Albums Genres Playlists 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 458
. Press OK to select. Then scroll to select the desired track and press OK. Explore all supported digital media on your media device connected to the USB port. languages, defaults and perform a master reset. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 459
paired devices. Delete All Devices Press OK to select. Exit the current menu. Return * When you select: Add Bluetooth Device* This is a speed-dependent feature 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 460
Options This menu allows you to access settings such as prompts, language, performing a master reset as well as returning to factory defaults. 1. Press AUX the display. 3. If you change the language setting, the display 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 461
TROUBLESHOOTING Your SYNC system is easy to use. However, should questions arise, see the tables below. Use the website at any time to check cause(s) Excessive The audio control Review your phone's user guide background noise settings on your regarding audio adjustments. during a phone phone may - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 462
• Go to the website to review • This is a I am having trouble connecting phone-dependent your phone's compatibility SYNC from your device and trying again. • Check the security and auto accept/prompt always settings 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 463
turning off the device, trouble connecting malfunction. resetting the change the USB settings from or genre mass storage to MTP class. information, OR • The file may be corrupted, OR • The song may have copyright protection which does not allow it to play. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 464
Health Report and SYNC Services (Traffic, Directions and system correctly. another dealer and logging out. error. Log back in and change it back to your preferred dealer and retrieve the report. I am unable 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 465
at the wrong view mirror or in the headliner time. just above the windshield. • Review the media voice SYNC does not • You may be using the wrong commands at the beginning as the system does not recognize them. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 466
a call. 465 Voice command issues Possible Possible solution(s) cause(s) • You may be • Review the phone voice using the wrong commands at the beginning of the voice commands, phone section may be saved in CAPS. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 467
use of electronic devices while driving. A B G F E D C A. Phone B. Navigation (or Information if your vehicle is not equipped with Navigation) C. Climate D. Settings E. Home F. Information G. Entertainment 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 468
multimedia, climate control and navigation system. The corners display access and control audio features for 30 minutes after you switch the ignition off (and no doors open). PHONE Press Recirculated Air • Auto • Dual • Passenger Settings • A/C • Defrost 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 469
SYNC Services • SIRIUS Travel Link • Alerts • Calendar • SYNC Apps If the icon is yellow, see Alerts in the Information section of this chapter. ENTERTAINMENT Press to select any of the following: • AM • FM • SIRIUS • CD • USB • BT Stereo • SD Card • A/V In 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 470
SYNC support team is available to help you with any questions you aren't able to answer on your own. Monday-Saturday, 8:30 am-8pm EST In the United States, call: 1-888-270-1055 In Canada, call: 1-800-565-3673 Times are subject to change due to holidays. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 471
Ford attempt to service or repair of pedals, seats and/or Interest reviews and ratings, SIRIUS navigation destination or editing information. • All lists are limited so the user can view fewer entries (such as phone contacts or recent phone call entries). 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 472
new wallpaper Composing text messages Viewing received text messages Editing preset text messages Using the keyboard to enter a destination Demo navigation route Adding or Editing Address Book entries or Avoid Areas 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 473
responses to your request. When using voice commands, words and icons may appear in the lower left status bar indicating the status of the voice session (such as Listening, Success, Failed, Paused or Try Again). 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 474
the following: • During a voice session, press the Help icon (?) in the lower left status bar of the screen. • Say, "What can I say?" for an on-screen listing of the while it is speaking by pressing the voice icon. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 475
Command List. • If you use the steering wheel control, press the voice icon. After the navigation system, and the navigation system SD card is in the card slot. ** This command is only available when you have an active SIRIUS satellite radio subscription. * 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 476
The system creates these lists when it has the same confidence level of several options based on your voice command. To access these settings using the touchscreen: Lists On" "Media Candidate Lists Off" "Help" 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 477
Commands with the Touchscreen Options Your voice system has a dual mode feature which allows you to switch between using voice commands and making on-screen selections. This is most often available when using navigation. Buttons outlined in blue indicate selections that are part of the dual mode - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 478
"Destination " "Search by name" "Search by category" "Change search area" Note: These are just a sample of the voice commands available navigation screen, you can choose from the following: • 1st Street • 2nd Street • City • State/Prov. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 479
not understand a voice command, or there are multiple options, the system displays a voice command list for you. ENTERTAINMENT A B C D E F H G A. AM 1 and AM AST B. FM 1, FM 2 and FM AST C. SIRIUS D. CD E. USB 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 480
to scroll down for more options, such as: • SD Card • BT Stereo • A/V In G. These buttons change with the media mode you wheel. When prompted, you can say: "BROWSE" within Devices "Browse"* "Browse games" "Browse channels" "Browse CD track list" "Browse Sirius channel guide - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 481
change audio sources with a simple voice command. For example, if you are listening to music on a USB device, then want to switch to a satellite radio channel, simply press the voice button on the steering wheel optional. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 482
FM tab to listen to the radio. To change between AM and FM presets, just touch the radio station. The light on the button illuminates when the feature is on. Options Sound Settings allows you to adjust settings for: • 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 483
music player, the information transfers, if supported by your device. When you are chapter. Direct Tune Touch this button to manually enter the desired station number. Touch where available) in addition to the analog broadcasts 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 484
and use it: 1. Press AM or FM > Options > TAG button > On. 2. When you . For a list of devices that support tagging, see www.SYNCMyRide.com, www . Sound returns when finished. When switching to an HD2 or HD3 memory 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 485
. If you are listening to HD1, the system switches back to the analog broadcast until the digital broadcast quality, you may hear a slight sound change when the station changes from analog to digital. Blending is the 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 486
HD3 multicast channel when recalling a preset or from Ford Motor Company and iBiquity Digital Corp. are not responsible for the content sent using HD Radio technology. Content may be changed, added or deleted at any time at the station owner's discretion. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 487
If you are listening to the radio, press the voice button on the steering wheel control. When prompted, say any of the commands in the following chart. If If you have said, "Tune", see the following "Tune" chart. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 488
of audio as long as you have remained tuned to the current station. Changing stations erases the previous audio. While in replay mode: • Press and release Press and hold the seek buttons to reverse or fast forward in the current track. • Press play or pause to play or pause the audio. • Press - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 489
Ford Motor Company shall not be responsible for Alert feature variation. Electronic Serial Number (ESN) is required when communicating with SIRIUS about your account. Direct Tune Touch this button to manually enter the desired satellite channel number. Touch Enter when you are done. 2013 F-250/350 - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 490
you are listening to SIRIUS satellite radio, press the voice button on the steering wheel control. When prompted, say any of the commands in the following chart. If name> game" "Tune to the game" "Help" 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 491
, add or delete programming including canceling, moving or adding particular channels, and its prices, at any time, with or without notice to you. Ford Motor Company shall not be responsible for any such programming changes. Note: This receiver includes the eCos real-time operating system. eCos is - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 492
may mute. Radio display Acquiring...SIRIUS troubleshooting Condition Radio requires more than two seconds service. Tune to another channel or choose another preset. Sat Fault/SIRIUS system failure. Invalid Channel. The channel is no longer available. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 493
up to three minutes. progress. Call SIRIUS Your satellite service is Contact SIRIUS at 1-888-539-7474. no longer available. 1-888-539-7474 to resolve subscription issues. None Found. Check All the channels in the Use the channel guide Channel Guide. selected channels are to turn off the Lock either - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 494
brief sampling of all available tracks. More Info Touch this button to see disc information. Options Sound Settings allows you to adjust settings for: • Bass all available CD tracks. CD Voice Commands If you are listening to a CD, press the voice button on the steering wheel control. When prompted - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 495
cause damage. Note: The navigation system also uses this card slot. See Navigation system later in this chapter for or thumb drives, and charge devices if they support this feature. In order to playback video from 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 496
information such as current track, artist name, album and genre. Options allows you to view and adjust various media settings. • Sound Settings allows you to adjust settings for: • Bass correctly plays your request. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 497
listening to a USB device or an SD card, press the voice button on the steering wheel control. When prompted, say any of the commands in the following chart. If you are in USB mode and are device-dependent. * 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 498
media player, including iPod®, Zune™, plays from device players, and most USB drives. Supported audio formats include MP3, WMA, WAV and AAC. It is also able to organize your both the RCA jacks and the USB port. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 499
Commands If you are listening to a Bluetooth audio device, press the voice button on the steering wheel control. When prompted, say "Next song", "Pause", "Play" or "Previous song". If while your vehicle is moving. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 500
at one end and a RCA jack at the other. 1. Switch off the engine, radio and portable music player. Set the parking brake and put the transmission in position P. 2. Attach one end of the RCA jacks and the USB port. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 501
(If Equipped) Troubleshooting • Do not turn the portable music player volume down. If the problem persists, replace or recharge the batteries in the portable media C. Phonebook D. History E. Messaging F. Settings 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 502
and instructs you to begin the pairing process from your device. 2. Make sure that Bluetooth is set to On and that your cellular phone is in the proper mode. See your phone's manual if necessary. • Select SYNC, and a six-digit PIN appears on your device. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 503
button on your steering wheel controls. Reject the call by pressing Reject on the touchscreen or by pressing and holding the phone button on your steering wheel controls. Ignore the call by doing nothing. SYNC logs it as a missed call. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 504
touchscreen to select from the following options: 503 Phone Touch this button feature. If your phone does not support downloading call history using Bluetooth, SYNC keeps track of calls made with the SYNC system 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 505
3. Enter a phone number or choose from your phone book. 4. You can select from the following options: • Send which sends the message as it is. • Edit Text allows you to customize the pre device (such as a USB drive). 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 506
Options I'll call you back in a few minutes. I just left, I'll be there soon. Can you give me a call? I'm on my way. I'm running pop-up with the caller name and ID, if supported by your phone. You can press: • View to 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 507
Assist feature. See 911 Assist in the SYNC Services and Applications section. Phone Ringer Select the ring tone Notification Select a text message notification, if supported by your phone. Choose from possible system 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 508
(If Equipped) 507 Phone Voice Commands Press the voice button on the steering wheel control. After the tone, say any of the following commands: "PHONE" " "Listen to text messages" "Reply to text messages" "Help" 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 509
in this chapter for pairing instructions. Note: This feature does not function properly if you have enabled caller ID blocking on your mobile phone. Make sure your mobile phone is not blocking caller ID before using SYNC Services. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 510
as "Traffic" or "Directions". You can also say, "What are my choices?" to receive a list of available services from which to choose. 3. Say, "Services" to return to the Services main menu or for help, say, "Help". 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 511
Navigation: • Turn-by-turn directions appear in the information display, in the status bar of your touchscreen system and on the SYNC Services screen. You also receive driving instructions new route to your vehicle. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 512
requested destination to the navigation system. The navigation system then calculates the route and provides driving instructions. See the Navigation system section for more information. Disconnecting from SYNC Services 1. Press and hold the phone button on the steering wheel. 2. Say "Good-bye" from - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 513
wheel control. When prompted, say any of the following commands: "SERVICES" "Cancel route" "Navigation voice off" "Navigation voice on" "Next turn" "Route status" "Route summary" "Services areas covered by SIRIUS Travel Link. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 514
Ford is responsible for any errors or inaccuracies in the SIRIUS Travel Link services or its use in vehicles. When you subscribe to SIRIUS Travel Link, it can help you locate the best gas prices for a specific area. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 515
" "Baseball scores" "College basketball headlines" "TRAVEL LINK" "Golf schedule" "MLS headlines" "MLS schedule" "MLS scores" "Motor sports" "NBA scores" "NFL headlines" "NFL schedule" "NFL scores" "NHL headlines" 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 516
" "Fuel prices" "Golf headlines" "Golf leaderboard" Alerts "TRAVEL LINK" "Motor sports order" "Motor sports schedule" Navigation, touch the corner of the touchscreen with the green tab. Press Calendar. You can view the current calendar by day, week or month. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 517
services immediately trouble using this feature. If a crash deploys an airbag (excludes knee airbags airbag deployment, see the Supplementary Restraints System chapter. • For information on the fuel pump shut-off, see the Roadside Emergencies chapter. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 518
Not all crashes deploy an airbag or activate the fuel pump shut-off (which would trigger 911 Assist); however, SYNC tries to contact emergency services if 911 Assist triggers. If button on your steering wheel." 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 519
follow scheduled maintenance instructions, regularly inspect your vehicle, and seek repair for any damage or problem you suspect. caller ID blocking on your mobile phone. Before running a report, review the Vehicle Health Report Privacy Notice. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 520
touch Apps > Vehicle Health Report. To run a report by voice command, press the voice button on the steering wheel and, when prompted, say "Vehicle health report". Vehicle Health Report Privacy Notice When you create a Vehicle Health Report, Ford Motor Company may collect your cellular phone number - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 521
zones. You can also turn the outside air temperature display on and off. It appears at the top center of the touchscreen, next to the time and date. The system automatically saves any updates you make to the settings. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 522
change based on the outside light level. • If you select AUTO or NIGHT, you have the options of turning the display's Auto Dim feature on or off and changing the Auto Dim Manual as a blank (black) image on the display. Your 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 523
access and make adjustments: 1. Press the Settings icon > Vehicle > Ambient Lighting. 2. Touch the desired color. 3. Use the scroll bar to increase or decrease the intensity. To turn the feature on or off, press the power button. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 524
, enter a four-digit PIN. After you press Continue, the system locks until you enter the PIN again. Settings Access and adjust system settings, voice features, as well as phone, navigation and wireless settings. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 525
or miles. Temperature Select to display units in Celsius or Fahrenheit. System Prompt Adjust the volume of voice prompts from the Volume system. Touch Screen Button Select to settings and personal data. Language 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 526
from your Lists voice commands. The system simply makes a best guess at your request with these turned off. Voice Control Volume This allows you to adjust the system's voice volume level. Interaction Mode 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 527
does not automatically switch to the inserted media cover art for your music files. This overrides any art from your device. This feature defaults to Media Player. Autoplay Bluetooth Devices Gracenote Database Info Gracenote Mgmt Cover Art Priority 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 528
on your radio for traffic announcements. Enter specific areas that you would like to avoid on planned navigation routes. Map Preferences Route Preferences Navigation Preferences Traffic Preferences Avoid Areas 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 529
or turn off the 911 Assist feature. See 911 Assist in the SYNC applications and services section. Select the type of notification for phone calls ring tone, beep, text to speech Manage Phonebook Roaming Warning 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 530
connection inside your vehicle, your phone supports personal area networking and if you change settings for using SYNC as the internet gateway. Gateway (Access Point) Device List allows you to view recent connections to your Wi-Fi system. Wi-Fi Settings 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 531
them as needed. You can select to Change Order and have the system either always attempt to connect using a USB mobile broadband or using Wi-Fi. The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Logo is a certification mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 532
vehicle • Your phone supports PAN (personal area then select from the following options: • Wi-Fi Network (Client Settings: View and change settings for using additional information. The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Logo is a certification mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 533
to choose your connection methods and change them as needed. You can select to Change Order and have the system either always options to connect, disconnect, set as favorite, delete and add device. Bluetooth is a registered trademark of the Bluetooth SIG. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 534
navigation. If your vehicle is not equipped with navigation Assist in the SYNC applications and services section. In Case of Emergency ( desired contacts. The numbers then appear as options on this screen for the ICE 1 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA ( - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 535
• Touch DUAL to switch on the passenger temperature control. • Touch + or - to adjust the temperature. • Touch the heated seat icon to control the heated seat. • Touch the cooled seat icon to control the cooled seat. C. Fan speed: Touch + or - to adjust fan speed. D. Recirculated air: Touch to turn - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 536
vents, floor vents and rear seat floor vents. • Floor: Distributes air through the demister vents, floor vents and rear seat floor vents. K. Driver settings: Depending on your vehicle and option package, you may have the following features: • Touch + or - to adjust the temperature. • If your vehicle - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 537
then when the system is ready to listen, you may say any of the following commands: Additional climate control voice commands "Automatic" "Panel off" "A/C off" "Panel on" "A/C on the following "Temperature" chart. * 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 538
See Setting a destination later in this chapter. To view the navigation map and your vehicle's current location, touch the green bar in the upper right hand corner of the touchscreen, or, Freeway Entrance/Exit Latitude/Longitude 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 539
right navigation corner (green bar) if you want the system to repeat route guidance information. When the system repeats the last guidance instruction, it updates the distance to the next guidance instruction, since it detects when the vehicle is moving. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 540
listings: Subcategories Restaurant Golf Parking Home & Garden Personal Care Services Automobile Dealership Government Office Public Transit Education To expand these listings or by cityseekr listings (if available). 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 541
Information for a longer review, a list of services and facilities, the average room or meal price as well as the website link. This screen displays point of interest icons, such as: Hotel Coffeehouse Food & Drink Nightlife Attraction 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 542
access, hours of operation, and website address. For hotels, cityseekr can provide information, such as star rating, price category, review, check-in and check-out times, hotel service icons and website address. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 543
into account when planning your route. Press the Settings icon > Settings > Navigation. When you select: Map Preferences You can: Turn breadcrumbs on and off. the system. Route Preferences Navigation Preferences 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 544
blocks, building footprints, and railways. 3D landmarks appear as clear, visible objects that are typically recognizable and have a certain tourist value. The 3D landmarks appear in 3D map mode only. Coverage varies, and improves with updated map releases. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 545
544 MyFord Touch® (If Equipped) Change the appearance of the map display by repeatedly pressing the arrow button again. In 3D mode, rotate the map view by swiping your finger across the shaded bar with the arrows. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 546
the cursor is in a window on the top center part of the screen. Address book entry default icon(s) indicates the Address Book as your Home entry. You cannot change this icon. POI (Point Of Interest) icons indicate 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 547
map mode, touch anywhere on the map display to access the following options: When you select: Set as Dest You can: Select a scrolled .navigation.com/ford. You need to specify the make and model of your vehicle to determine if there is an update available. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 548
say any of the above commands or commands in the following Destination chart. 3 If you have said the command, "Navigation", you may say any of the above commands or commands in the following Navigation chart. 2 1 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 549
in the Destination chart. One-shot Destination Street Address When you say either "Navigation destination street address" or "Destination street address", the system asks you to three four Main Street, Anytown". * 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 550
communicate with additional software and/or systems provided by FORD MOTOR COMPANY. The additional software and systems of FORD MOTOR COMPANY origin, or services provide by or through FORD MOTOR COMPANY or its third party software and service providers. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 551
and related systems and services may contain multiple EULAs, under this EULA only as part of a sale or transfer of the DEVICE, provided you FORD MOTOR COMPANY or MS may terminate this EULA if you fail to comply with the terms and conditions of this EULA. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 552
in any manner as part of product support services related to the SOFTWARE or related services. MS, Microsoft Corporation, FORD MOTOR COMPANY, third party software and services suppliers, their affiliates and/or their designated agent may use this information solely to improve their products or to - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 553
FORD MOTOR COMPANY or third party software and services in third party sites, or any changes or updates to third party sites abide with the DEVICE operating instructions particularly as they pertain additional EULA terms accompanying the upgrade SOFTWARE. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 554
instructions provided in the documentation for the DEVICE. Should you have any questions concerning this EULA, or if you desire to contact FORD MOTOR COMPANY for any other reason, please refer to the address provided in the documentation for the DEVICE. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 555
FORD MOTOR COMPANY, ANY THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE OR SERVICES instructions and safety information provided in this end user manual ("User's Guide"). Not following precautions found in this User's Guide can lead to an accident or other serious consequences. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 556
access to the User's Guide and read its instructions and safety information carefully. WARNING: Operating certain parts of this system while driving can distract your attention away from the road, and possibly cause an accident or other serious consequences. Do not change system settings or enter - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 557
local authorities or an emergency services operator for these locations. Not all emergency services such as police, fire stations, hospitals and clinics are likely to be contained in the map database for such navigation features. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 558
from time to time to review the then current version of route suggested by the TeleNav Software instructs you to perform an unsafe or device (such as an airbag). You agree to changes to such information, and to keep it true, accurate, current and complete. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 559
, and not to provide commercial navigation services to other parties. 3.1 License limitations You agree not to do any of the following: (a) reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, translate, modify, alter or otherwise change the TeleNav Software or any part thereof; (b) attempt to derive the - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 560
of navigation, as the maps or functionality of the TeleNav Software are not intended to support such OF TELENAV'S SUPPLIERS SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE AMOUNT ACTUALLY PAID BY YOU FOR THE TELENAV SOFTWARE. SOME STATES 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 561
to be bound by the terms and conditions of this Agreement. Any such sale, assignment or transfer that is not expressly permitted under this paragraph will result in the licenses explicitly granted in this Agreement. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 562
reference only, will not be deemed to be a part of this Agreement, and will not be referred to You agree to comply with the following additional terms and conditions, which are applicable to price. To contact NT, please visit www.navteq.com. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 563
Service ® to publish and sell ZIP+4 ® information. United States Postal Service ® 2009. Prices Manuals and other documentation. Specifically, Multi-disc sets may only be transferred or sold as a complete set as provided to you and not as a subset thereof. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 564
Additional in communication with vehicles capable of vehicle navigation, positioning, dispatch, real time route incomplete information due to the passage of time, changing circumstances, sources used and the nature of 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA ( - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 565
: You agree not to export from anywhere any part of the Data or any direct product thereof except the United Nations Convention for Contracts for the International Sale of Goods, which is explicitly excluded. You 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 566
additional or alternative rights in the Data. Wi-Fi hotspot data provided by JiWire 2013 459, #6,330,593, and other patents issued or pending. Some services supplied under license from Open Globe, Inc. for U.S. Patent: 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA ( - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 567
music file identification and obtain music-related information, including name, artist, track, and title information ("Gracenote Data") from online servers ("Gracenote Servers"), directly in each company's own name. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 568
SERVERS OR, IN THE CASE OF GRACENOTE, CHANGE DATA CATEGORIES FOR ANY CAUSE THAT GRACENOTE DEEMS ADDITIONAL DATA TYPES THAT GRACENOTE MAY CHOOSE TO PROVIDE IN THE FUTURE AND IS FREE TO DISCONTINUE ITS ONLINE SERVICES 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 569
Touch FCC ID: KMHSYNCG2 IC: 1422A-SYNCG2 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada that may cause undesired operation. WARNING: Changes or modifications not expressively approved by 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 570
...323, 395 Air conditioning ...146 manual heating and air conditioning system ...146 Air filter ...323, 395 569 All Wheel Drive (AWD), driving off road ...209 Ambient mood/lighting ...522-523 Ambulance packages ...16 AM/FM ...481 Antifreeze (see Engine coolant) ...307 Anti-lock brake system (see - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 571
493 Cell phone use ...17 Changing a tire ...371 Changing the air filter ...323 Child safety seats attaching with tether straps ...31 automatic locking mode (retractor) ...40 in front seat ...28 in rear seat ...28 LATCH ...31 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 572
389 cleaning ...334 coolant ...307 fail-safe cooling ...310 refill capacities ...391 service points ...304-305 Engine block heater ...186 571 Engine oil checking and adding ...306 dipstick ...306 filter, specifications ...395 refill capacities ...391 Event data recording ...12 Exhaust fumes ...185 - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 573
aiming ...325 autolamp system ...86 bulb specifications ...331 checking alignment ...325 daytime running lights ...87 flash to pass ...85 high beam ...85 replacing bulbs ...327 turning on and off ...85 Head restraints ...155 Heated steering wheel ...534 Heating ...146, 148 Help ...533 Hill descent - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 574
anchors ...31 Lights, warning and indicator ...99 Listening to music ...478 Loading instructions ...247 Load limits ...241 Locks autolock ...73 childproof ...35 doors ...72 Lug nuts ...387 Lumbar support, seats ...158 M Making and receiving calls ...502 Manual transmission fluid capacities ...391 - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 575
, 494, 537 Seat belts (see Safety restraints) ...38 Seats child safety seats ...20, 25 cleaning ...338 climate control ...166 filter ...166 Power distribution box (see Fuses) ...291 Power door locks ...72 Power mirrors ...92 Powerpoint ...178 Power steering ...240 fluid, checking and adding ...317 - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 576
steering wheel ...80 Tires ...345-346, 371 alignment ...361 care ...345 changing ...371, 376 checking the pressure ...355 inflating ...353 label ...352 replacing ...359 rotating ...362 safety practices ...360 sidewall information ...348 snow tires and chains ...363 spare tire ...372 2013 F-250/350 - 2013 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular Cab | Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 577
checking ...316 Transmission ...199 brake-shift interlock (BSI) ...206 fluid, checking and adding (automatic) ...313 fluid, refill capacities ...391 Turn signal ...88 U Universal garage door opener ..168 Upfitter controls ...300 USB port ...142-143, 494 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide
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2013
SUPER DUTY
Owner’s Manual
DC3J 19A321 AA
|
March 2013
|
Third Printing
|
Owner’s Manual
|
Super Duty
|
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ford.ca
fordowner.com
2013
SUPER DUTY
Owner’s Manual