2021 Ford Super Duty Owner's Manual
Year:
2021
Make:
Ford
Model:
Super Duty
Rating:
Table of Contents
Table of contents
4
Copyright ©
2
Introduction
12
About This Manual
12
Symbols Glossary
12
Data Recording
14
Perchlorate
18
Ford Credit
18
Replacement Parts Recommendation
19
Special Notices
19
Mobile Communications Equipment
20
Export Unique Options
21
Environment
22
Protecting the Environment
22
At a Glance
23
Instrument Panel
23
Child Safety
25
General Information
25
Installing Child Restraints
27
Booster Seats
36
Child Restraint Positioning
38
Child Safety Locks
40
Seatbelts
41
Principle of Operation
41
Fastening the Seatbelts
42
Seatbelt Height Adjustment
45
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime
45
Seatbelt Reminder
46
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance
47
Seatbelt Extensions
47
Supplementary Restraints System
48
Principle of Operation
48
Driver and Passenger Airbags
49
Side Airbags
54
Safety Canopy™
55
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator
56
Airbag Disposal
57
Keys and Remote Controls
58
General Information on Radio Frequencies
58
Remote Control
58
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control
63
MyKey™
64
Principle of Operation
64
Creating a MyKey
65
Clearing All MyKeys
66
Checking MyKey System Status
67
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems
67
MyKey – Troubleshooting
67
Doors and Locks
69
Locking and Unlocking
69
Keyless Entry
72
Tailgate
74
Tailgate Lock
74
Electronic Tailgate
74
Removing the Tailgate
75
Tailgate Step
75
Bed Extender
76
Security
79
Passive Anti-Theft System
79
Anti-Theft Alarm
79
Power Running Boards
81
Using Power Running Boards
81
Steering Wheel
83
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: Manual Adjustable Steering Column
83
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: Power Adjustable Steering Column
83
Audio Control
84
Voice Control
85
Cruise Control - Vehicles With: Cruise Control
85
Cruise Control - Vehicles With: Adaptive Cruise Control
85
Information Display Control
85
Heated Steering Wheel
85
Horn
86
Adjustable Pedals
87
Adjusting the Pedals
87
Wipers and Washers
88
Windshield Wipers
88
Autowipers
88
Windshield Washers
89
Lighting
90
General Information
90
Lighting Control
90
Autolamps
91
Instrument Lighting Dimmer
91
Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With: Configurable Daytime Running Lamps
91
Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With: Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
92
Front Fog Lamps
92
Direction Indicators
93
Spot Lamps
93
Interior Lamps
93
Ambient Lighting
94
Cargo Lamps
94
Automatic High Beam Control
96
What Is Automatic High Beam Control
96
Switching Automatic High Beam Control On and Off
96
Automatic High Beam Control Indicators
96
Overriding Automatic High Beam Control
96
Windows and Mirrors
98
Power Windows
98
Global Opening
99
Exterior Mirrors
99
Interior Mirror
102
Sliding Windows
102
Sun Visors
103
Moonroof
103
Instrument Cluster
105
Gauges
105
Warning Lamps and Indicators
108
Audible Warnings and Indicators
112
Information Displays
113
General Information
113
Information Messages
124
Remote Start
143
What Is Remote Start
143
Remote Start Limitations
143
Enabling Remote Start
143
Remotely Starting the Engine
143
Extending the Remote Start Duration
143
Remotely Stopping the Engine
144
Remote Start Remote Control Indicators
144
Remote Start Settings
144
Climate Control
146
Identifying the Climate Control Unit
146
Switching Climate Control On and Off
146
Switching Recirculated Air On and Off
146
Switching Air Conditioning On and Off
146
Switching Maximum Defrost On and Off
146
Switching Maximum Cooling On and Off
146
Switching the Heated Wiper Park On and Off
147
Switching the Heated Rear Window On and Off
147
Switching the Heated Mirrors On and Off
147
Setting the Blower Motor Speed
147
Setting the Temperature
147
Directing the Flow of Air
148
Auto Mode
148
Climate Control – Troubleshooting
149
Climate Control
150
Identifying the Climate Control Unit
150
Switching Climate Control On and Off
150
Switching Recirculated Air On and Off
150
Switching Air Conditioning On and Off
150
Switching Maximum Defrost On and Off
150
Switching Maximum Cooling On and Off
150
Switching the Heated Rear Window On and Off
151
Switching the Heated Mirrors On and Off
151
Setting the Blower Motor Speed
151
Setting the Temperature
151
Directing the Flow of Air
151
Climate Control – Troubleshooting
152
Interior Air Quality
153
What Is the Cabin Air Filter
153
Locating the Cabin Air Filter
153
Replacing the Cabin Air Filter
153
Seats
154
Sitting in the Correct Position
154
Head Restraints
154
Manual Seats
156
Power Seats
157
Memory Function
160
Rear Seats
161
Heated Seats
163
Ventilated Seats
164
Rear Occupant Alert System
165
What is the Rear Occupant Alert System
165
How Does the Rear Occupant Alert System Work
165
Rear Occupant Alert System Precautions
165
Rear Occupant Alert System Limitations
165
Switching Rear Occupant Alert System On and Off - Vehicles With: SYNC 3
165
Switching Rear Occupant Alert System On and Off - Vehicles With: SYNC
166
Rear Occupant Alert System Indicators - Vehicles With: SYNC 3
166
Rear Occupant Alert System Indicators - Vehicles With: SYNC
166
Rear Occupant Alert System Audible Warnings
166
Garage Door Opener
167
Universal Garage Door Opener
167
Auxiliary Power Points
171
Auxiliary Power Points
171
Wireless Accessory Charger
172
Storage Compartments
174
Center Console
174
Overhead Console
174
Under Seat Storage
174
Starting and Stopping the Engine
177
General Information
177
Ignition Switch
177
Keyless Starting
178
Starting a Gasoline Engine - 6.2L/7.3L
178
Starting a Diesel Engine - 6.7L Diesel
180
Switching Off the Engine - 6.7L Diesel
185
Engine Idle Shutdown
185
Engine Block Heater
185
Fuel and Refueling
187
Safety Precautions
187
Fuel Quality - E85
188
Fuel Quality - Gasoline
189
Fuel Quality - Diesel
190
Running Out of Fuel
192
Refueling - Gasoline
192
Refueling - Diesel
193
Fuel Consumption
196
Engine Emission Control
197
Emission Law
197
Catalytic Converter
198
Selective Catalytic Reductant System - Diesel
200
Diesel Particulate Filter
205
Transmission
210
Automatic Transmission
210
Power Take-Off
215
Four-Wheel Drive
216
Using Four-Wheel Drive
216
Rear Axle
224
Limited Slip Differential
224
Electronic Locking Differential
224
Brakes
226
General Information
226
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes
228
Parking Brake
228
Hill Start Assist
228
Traction Control
230
Principle of Operation
230
Using Traction Control
230
Stability Control
231
Principle of Operation
231
Using Stability Control
232
Trail Control
234
What Is Trail Control
234
Switching Trail Control On and Off
234
Setting the Trail Control Speed
234
Canceling the Set Speed
234
Trail Control Indicators
234
Terrain Control
235
Principle of Operation
235
Using Hill Descent Control
235
Parking Aids
237
Principle of Operation
237
Rear Parking Aid
237
Rear View Camera
238
360 Degree Camera
241
Cruise Control
245
What Is Cruise Control
245
Switching Cruise Control On and Off
245
Setting the Cruise Control Speed
245
Canceling the Set Speed
246
Resuming the Set Speed
246
Cruise Control Indicators
246
Using Adaptive Cruise Control
246
Driving Aids
253
Driver Alert
253
Lane Keeping System
254
Blind Spot Information System
257
Cross Traffic Alert
262
Steering
265
Pre-Collision Assist
267
Drive Control
271
Load Carrying
274
Load Carrying Precautions
274
Locating the Safety Compliance Certification Labels
275
What Is the Gross Axle Weight Rating
275
What Is the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
275
What Is the Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight
275
What Is the Gross Combined Weight Rating
276
Calculating Payload
277
Calculating the Load Limit
277
Pickup Bed
280
Pickup Bed Anchor Points
280
Pickup Bed Ramps
282
Towing
285
Towing a Trailer
285
Trailer Reversing Aids
286
Trailer Sway Control
303
Recommended Towing Weights
303
Essential Towing Checks
308
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels
317
Driving Hints
320
Economical Driving
320
Off-Road Driving
320
Breaking-In
323
Driving Through Water
323
Snow Plowing
324
Floor Mats
326
Roadside Emergencies
328
Roadside Assistance
328
Hazard Flashers
329
Fuel Shutoff
329
Jump Starting the Vehicle
330
Post-Crash Alert System
332
Transporting the Vehicle
332
Towing Points
333
Customer Assistance
335
Getting the Services You Need
335
In California (U.S. Only)
336
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only)
337
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)
338
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada
338
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature
340
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)
340
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)
340
Fuses
342
Fuse Specification Chart
342
Changing a Fuse
349
Maintenance
351
General Information
351
Opening and Closing the Hood
351
Under Hood Overview - 6.2L
352
Under Hood Overview - 6.7L Diesel
353
Under Hood Overview - 7.3L
354
Engine Oil Dipstick - 6.2L
355
Engine Oil Dipstick - 6.7L Diesel
355
Engine Oil Dipstick - 7.3L
355
Engine Oil Check - 6.2L
355
Engine Oil Check - 6.7L Diesel
357
Engine Oil Check - 7.3L
358
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter
359
Oil Change Indicator Reset
359
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 6.2L
360
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 6.7L Diesel
361
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 7.3L
363
Draining the Fuel Filter Water Trap - 6.7L Diesel
364
Engine Coolant Check - 6.2L
367
Engine Coolant Check - 6.7L Diesel
371
Engine Coolant Check - 7.3L
374
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check
379
Transfer Case Fluid Check
380
Brake Fluid Check
380
Power Steering Fluid Check
381
Changing the 12V Battery
382
Adjusting the Headlamps
384
Washer Fluid Check
385
Fuel Filter - 6.2L/7.3L
385
Checking the Wiper Blades
385
Changing the Wiper Blades
385
Changing a Bulb
386
Changing the Engine-Mounted and Diesel Fuel Conditioner Module Fuel Filters - 6.7L Diesel
389
Spring U-Bolt Check - F-600
392
Vehicle Care
394
General Information
394
Cleaning Products
394
Cleaning the Exterior
395
Waxing
396
Cleaning the Engine
396
Cleaning the Exhaust - 6.7L Diesel
397
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades
397
Cleaning the Interior
398
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens
400
Cleaning Leather Seats
400
Repairing Minor Paint Damage
402
Cleaning the Wheels
402
Vehicle Storage
402
Wheels and Tires
405
General Information
405
Tire Care
407
Using Snow Chains
423
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
424
Changing a Road Wheel
432
Technical Specifications
443
Capacities and Specifications
444
Engine Specifications - 6.2L
444
Engine Specifications - 6.7L Diesel
444
Engine Specifications - 7.3L
445
Motorcraft Parts - 6.2L
446
Motorcraft Parts - 6.7L Diesel
448
Motorcraft Parts - 7.3L
449
Bulb Specification Chart
450
Engine Oil Capacity and Specification - 6.2L
452
Engine Oil Capacity and Specification - 6.7L Diesel
453
Engine Oil Capacity and Specification - 7.3L
456
Cooling System Capacity and Specification - 6.2L
458
Cooling System Capacity and Specification - 6.7L Diesel
459
Cooling System Capacity and Specification - 7.3L
459
Fuel Tank Capacity - Diesel
460
Fuel Tank Capacity - Gasoline
461
Air Conditioning System Capacity and Specification - 6.2L
462
Air Conditioning System Capacity and Specification - 6.7L Diesel
463
Air Conditioning System Capacity and Specification - 7.3L
464
Washer Fluid Specification
464
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Capacity and Specification
465
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity and Specification - Diesel
466
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity and Specification - Gasoline
466
Brake Fluid Specification
468
Transfer Case Fluid Capacity and Specification
469
Front Axle Fluid Capacity and Specification
469
Rear Axle Fluid Capacity and Specification - Diesel
470
Rear Axle Fluid Capacity and Specification - Gasoline
472
Hydraulic Power Steering Fluid Capacity and Specification
475
Vehicle Identification
476
Vehicle Identification Number
476
Connected Vehicle
477
Connected Vehicle Requirements
477
Connected Vehicle Limitations
477
Connecting the Vehicle to a Mobile Network
477
Connecting the Vehicle to a Wi-Fi Network
477
Connected Vehicle – Troubleshooting - Vehicles With: Modem
478
Connected Vehicle – Troubleshooting - Vehicles With: SYNC/SYNC 3
479
Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot
481
Creating a Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot
481
Changing the Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot Name or Password
481
Audio System
482
General Information
482
Audio Unit
482
Digital Radio
484
Satellite Radio
487
USB Port
490
Audio System
491
General Information
491
Audio Unit
491
Digital Radio
492
Satellite Radio
495
USB Port
498
SYNC™
499
General Information
499
Using Voice Recognition
500
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone
502
SYNC™ Applications and Services
503
Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player
506
SYNC™ Troubleshooting
507
SYNC™ 3
516
General Information
516
Using Voice Recognition
518
Entertainment
524
Climate
534
Phone
536
Navigation
538
Apps
543
Settings
546
SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting
548
Accessories
561
Accessories
561
Auxiliary Switches
562
Ford Protect
566
Ford Protect
566
Scheduled Maintenance
568
General Maintenance Information
568
Normal Scheduled Maintenance
571
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance
577
Customer Information
587
Radio Frequency Certification Labels
587
Appendices
621
Electromagnetic Compatibility
621
End User License Agreement
624
Declaration of Conformity
649
Index
650
2021 Ford Super Duty Overview
Introduction
The 2021 Ford Super Duty stands as a monumental figure in the heavy-duty truck segment, combining exceptional performance, cutting-edge technology, and unbeatable durability. Perfect for both rugged work conditions and luxurious daily drives, this impressive line of trucks is engineered to handle the toughest jobs with comfort and efficiency. With its commanding presence and a variety of versatile configurations, the Super Duty remains a top choice for those who demand the best in capability and style.
Powertrains
The 2021 Ford Super Duty offers a diverse array of powertrains to suit every need. At its core is a formidable 6.2L V8 engine that delivers 385 horsepower and 430 lb-ft of torque. For those requiring even more muscle, the 7.3L V8 gas engine churns out an astonishing 430 horsepower and 475 lb-ft of torque. Additionally, the Super Duty features an outstanding 6.7L Power Stroke turbo-diesel V8, renowned for its robust 475 horsepower and a staggering 1,050 lb-ft of torque, ideal for towing and hauling heavy loads. Each powertrain is mated to a smooth-shifting 10-speed automatic transmission, ensuring optimal performance and efficiency.
Trims
The 2021 Super Duty is available in multiple trims, catering to various preferences and needs. Starting with the base XL, the lineup progresses through the XLT, Lariat, King Ranch, Platinum, and ultimately the luxurious Limited. Each trim level offers distinct features and options, allowing buyers to customize their trucks to match their specific tastes and requirements.
Features
This heavy-duty powerhouse is equipped with a host of advanced technologies and comforts. Notable features include Ford's SYNC infotainment system, with smartphone integration capabilities, adaptive cruise control, and available Bluetooth connectivity. Additional safety technologies such as blind-spot monitoring and lane-keeping assist enhance driver confidence. Premium interior options, spacious cabins, and advanced towing capabilities make the Super Duty not just a truck, but a versatile tool for any endeavor.
Owners Manual
The 2021 Ford Super Duty owners manual serves as an indispensable resource for new owners. It encompasses comprehensive guides on maintenance, safety features, and troubleshooting, ensuring that every driver can maximize their truck's capabilities. Additionally, it includes detailed specifications and information on operating various functionalities, providing peace of mind and enhancing the ownership experience.
User manual download
The Ford Super Duty owner manual for the 2021 model year is to be found in PDF downloadable format on this page. The owner manual for the model year 2021 is free and in English, but the repair manuals are usually not easy to get and may cost more.
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