Read all starting instructions carefully before you start your vehicle.
Diesel Engine Fast Start Glow Plug System
The diesel engine glow system consists of:
  • Eight glow plugs (one per cylinder)
  • Glow Plug Control Module
  • Engine Coolant Temperature sensor
  • Barometric pressure sensor
  • Environmental temperature sensor
The powertrain and glow plug control modules electronically control the glow plug system. After you switch the ignition on the glow plug control module immediately energizes the glow plugs. The glow plug control module using the engine coolant temperature, barometric pressure sensor and environmental temperature sensor will determine how long the glow plugs stay energized. The required time for the glow plugs to be energized decreases as the coolant temperature, barometric pressure and environmental temperature increase.
Before starting the engine, check the following:
  • Make sure all occupants fasten their seatbelt.
  • Make sure the headlamps and electrical accessories are off.
  • Make sure the parking brake is on.
  • Make sure the transmission is in park (P) or neutral (N).
  • Turn the ignition key to the on position.
Note:   Do not press the accelerator during starting.
Cold Weather Starting
WARNING   WARNING:  Do not use starting fluid, for example ether, in the air intake system. Such fluid could cause immediate explosive damage to the engine and possible personal injury.
WARNING   WARNING:  Do not mix diesel with gasoline, gasohol or alcohol. This could cause an explosion.

We recommend using the engine block heater for starting when the ambient temperature is at or below-9 °F (-23 °C)  See   Engine Block Heater. 
When operating in cold weather, you can use Motorcraft® cetane improvers or non-alcohol-based cetane improvers from a reputable manufacturer as needed.
 Do not crank the engine for more than 10 seconds as starter damage may occur.If the engine fails to start, turn the key to the off position and wait 30 seconds before trying again.
Your vehicle may be equipped with a cold weather starting strategy that prevents severe engine damage by assisting in engine lubrication warm-up. In extremely cold ambient temperatures, this strategy activates and prevents the accelerator pedal use for 30 seconds after starting your vehicle. A message appears in the information display as your vehicle warms up. By not allowing the accelerator pedal use, the engine oil can properly lubricate the bearings preventing engine damage due to lack of proper lubrication. After the 30-second warm-up period, the accelerator pedal is operational again and a message appears informing you that your vehicle is ok to drive.
When starting the engine in extremely cold temperatures, for example -15 °F (-26 °C), we recommend you allow the engine to idle for several minutes before driving your vehicle.
Diesel Pre-Heat Warning  Illuminates when you switch the ignition on as part of the pre-starting system.
  1. Turn the key to the on position without turning the key to the start position. Do not start the engine until the wait to start indicator turns off.
  1. When the wait to start indicator turns off, turn the key to the start position and release the key as soon as the engine starts. After starting the engine, the glow plugs may remain on for a period. If you do not start the engine before the glow plug activation time ends, you need to reset the glow plugs by turning the key to the off position.
  1. After the engine starts, allow it to idle for about 15 seconds. This is to protect the engine. Do not increase engine speed until the oil pressure gauge indicates normal pressure.

Owner's Manual Feedback

Submit

Thank You For Your Feedback

Ok