2022 FORD Super Duty Owner’s Manual

The 2022 Ford Super Duty is a heavy-duty pickup truck made for hauling, towing, and going off-road. It comes with three different kinds of cabs: a regular cab, a SuperCab, and a crew cab. You can choose between a 6.2-liter V8 or a 6.7-liter Power Stroke diesel V8 to power the Super Duty. You can get the Super Duty with either rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. In 2022, the Super Duty will have a 12-inch tablet infotainment system and a SYNC 4A system that can connect to the cloud. There are also a number of new safety systems that can be added to the Super Duty, such as blind spot monitoring, lane departure warning, and adaptive cruise control.
Two kinds of engines: 6.7-liter Power Stroke diesel V8 or 6.2-liter V8 Both rear-wheel drive and four-wheel drive are options. New entertainment system with a 12-inch touchscreen

REAR EXTERIOR

• A See Opening the Tailgate From Outside Your Vehicle (page 99).
• B See Opening and Closing the Sliding Windows (page 127).
• C See Locating the 360 Degree Cameras (page 266).
  D See Folding the Exterior Mirrors (page 129). See Folding the Exterior Mirrors (page 129).
• E See Connecting a Trailer (page 325).

Brakes

BRAKE PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: Driving your vehicle with the warning lamp on is dangerous. A significant decrease in braking performance may occur. It may take you longer to stop your vehicle. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible. Driving extended distances with the parking brake engaged can cause brake failure and the risk of personal injury.

Wet brakes result in reduced braking efficiency. Gently press the brake pedal a few times when driving from a car wash or standing water to dry the brakes.

ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM
ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM LIMITATIONS
The anti-lock braking system does not eliminate the risk of crash when:

• You drive too closely to the vehicle in front of you.
• Your vehicle is hydroplaning.
• You take corners too fast.
• The road surface is poor.
  Note: If the system activates, the brake pedal could pulse and could travel further. Maintain pressure on the brake pedal.

BRAKE OVER ACCELERATOR
In the event the accelerator pedal becomes stuck or entrapped, apply steady and firm pressure to the brake pedal to slow the vehicle and reduce engine power. If you experience this condition, apply the brakes and bring your vehicle to a safe stop. Move the transmission to park (P), switch the engine off and apply the parking brake. Inspect the accelerator pedal for any interference. If none are found and the condition persists, have your vehicle towed to the nearest authorized dealer.
LOCATING THE BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR
See Under Hood Overview (page 397).

CHECKING THE BRAKE FLUID
WARNING: Do not use any fluid other than the recommended brake fluid as this will reduce brake efficiency. Use of incorrect fluid could result in the loss of vehicle control, serious personal injury or death.
WARNING: Only use brake fluid from a sealed container. Contamination with dirt, water, petroleum products or other materials may result in brake system damage or failure. Failure to adhere to this warning could result in the loss of vehicle control, serious personal injury or death.
WARNING: Do not allow the fluid to touch your skin or eyes. If this happens, rinse the affected areas immediately with plenty of water and contact your physician.
WARNING: The brake system could be affected if the brake fluid level is below the MIN mark or above the MAX mark on the brake fluid reservoir.

1. Park your vehicle on a level surface.
2. Look at the brake fluid reservoir to see where the brake fluid level is relative to the MIN and the MAX marks on the reservoir.
   Note: To avoid fluid contamination, the reservoir cap must remain in place and fully tight, unless you are adding fluid.
   Only use fluid that meets our specifications. See Brakes (page 240).
   BRAKE FLUID SPECIFICATION
   See Brake Fluid Specification (page 241).

BRAKES –TROUBLESHOOTING
BRAKES – WARNING LAMPS
If the ABS indicator illuminates when you are driving, this indicates a malfunction. Your vehicle continues to have normal braking without the anti-lock braking system function. See an authorized dealer.
It also momentarily illuminates when you switch the ignition on to confirm the lamp is functional. If it does not illuminate when you switch the ignition on, or begins to flash at any time, have the system checked by an authorized dealer.

The brake indicator momentarily illuminates when you switch the ignition on to confirm the lamp
is functional. It may also illuminate when you apply the parking brake and the ignition is on. If it illuminates when your vehicle is moving, make sure the parking brake is disengaged. If the parking brake is disengaged, this indicates low brake fluid level or a brake system fault. See an authorized dealer.

BRAKES – FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Is it normal for my brakes to make noise?
Occasional brake noise is normal. If a metal-to-metal, continuous grinding, or continuous squeal sound is present, the brake lining could be worn-out. Have the system checked by an authorized dealer.

There is an electrical motor sound when I press on the brake pedal or activate the park brake switch. Is this normal?
Yes, those sounds are the electronic brake booster or the electronic park brake operating.
Note: Brake dust could accumulate on the wheels, even under normal driving conditions. Some dust is inevitable as the brakes wear and does not contribute to brake noise. See Cleaning Wheels (page 422).

Diesel Engine Exhaust Brake (If Equipped)

DIESEL ENGINE EXHAUST BRAKE – PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: Do not use tow/haul when the road surface is slippery. Failure to follow this instruction could result in the loss of control of your vehicle.
WARNING: Do not use diesel engine exhaust braking when the road surface is slippery. Failure to follow this instruction could result in the loss of control of your vehicle.

USING THE DIESEL ENGINE EXHAUST BRAKE
This feature increases engine braking at higher engine speeds to provide better-grade descent control with less brake and transmission wear and tear.
Note: Use this when driving downhill and carrying heavy loads or trailering.
Benefits of engine braking are:

• Lower brake temperature.
• Reduced brake fade.
• Longer brake life.
• Improved driving and trailering control.
  Press the button on the switch bank next to the audio unit to switch the system on or off.

There are two engine brake modes, manual and automatic.
Braking conditions must be met to use exhaust brake:

• Your vehicle is in a forward gear.
• The engine speed is above 1500 RPM.
• Your foot is off the accelerator.
  You can use this feature with tow/haul, or progressive range selection to provide further increased engine braking. The transmission upshifts to prevent the engine from entering the red zone on the tachometer.

Manual Engine Braking

1. Press the button to switch on manual engine braking.
2. Release the accelerator pedal to maximize engine braking.
3. Apply the brakes. The transmission downshifts to lower gears.

Note: The engine braking feature only functions when you release the accelerator.
Note: You can shift the transmission to lower gears with progressive range selection (PRS) or manual shifting independent of pressing the brakes.
Note: You can also use manual engine braking with cruise control to improve grade descent control.
Note: If your vehicle has Adaptive Cruise Control, the speed control system uses the selected engine brake mode, transmission gears, and brakes to maintain the set speed and distance to the vehicle being followed.

Automatic Engine Braking

1. Press the button twice to switch on the automatic engine braking.
2. Release the accelerator or brake pedal. The system remembers your vehicle speed.

Note: This feature offers smoother, less aggressive engine braking during downhill descents. It may not apply braking if the vehicle speed is not increasing, although it will apply full engine braking force when needed to prevent acceleration. The system automatically activates the engine brake and, if necessary, downshifts the transmission to lower gears to not exceed your vehicle’s set speed when the brake or accelerator were last released.

DIESEL ENGINE EXHAUST BRAKE – WARNING LAMPS

• Illuminates when this feature is switched on and the system is operating properly.
• Flashes, when the engine brake is disabled due to a fault or the engine, does not meet the required braking conditions.
• Does not iluminate when the switch or indicator is faulty.
  You can switch the system on at any time. The braking system becomes active once the braking conditions are met.