Fuel Requirements - Choosing the Right Fuel: Vehicles Operated Where Ultra-Low-Sulfur Diesel Fuel is Not Required
For the engine to operate reliably on low-sulfur or high-sulfur diesel fuel, the engine must be a factory built high-sulfur engine (available as a dealer order option for select markets) or an Ultra-Low-Sulfur Diesel fuel configured engine that has been retrofitted for high-sulfur diesel fuel using authorized dealer service parts. Failure to use retrofit components other than those available through your authorized dealer results in coolant system damage, engine overheating, selective catalyst reduction system or diesel particulate filter damage and possible base engine damage.
Use only a diesel engine configured for use with high-sulfur diesel fuel in markets with diesel fuel that has sulfur content greater than 15 ppm. Using low-sulfur diesel fuel (16–500 ppm) or high-sulfur diesel fuel (greater than 500 ppm) in a diesel engine designed to use only Ultra-Low-Sulfur Diesel fuel could result in damage to engine emission control devices and the aftertreatment system, potentially rendering the vehicle inoperable.
Vehicles with engines configured for use with high-sulfur diesel fuel are only available for sale in countries where Ultra-Low-Sulfur Diesel fuel is generally not available or mandated by the government. Vehicles originally sold in an Ultra-Low-Sulfur Diesel fuel market that are subsequently exported to non-Ultra-Low-Sulfur Diesel fuel markets need to be retrofitted at the customer’s expense using Ford authorized dealer service parts in order to be reliably operated on non-Ultra-Low-Sulfur Diesel fuel.
Biodiesel
WARNING:
Do not mix diesel with gasoline, gasohol or alcohol. This could cause an explosion. |
Note:
Do not use home heating oil, agricultural fuel, raw fats and oils, waste cooking greases, biodiesel greater than 20% or any diesel not intended for highway use. Damage to the fuel injection system, engine and exhaust catalyst, and diesel particulate filter can occur if you use an improper fuel.
You can operate your vehicle on diesel fuels containing up to 20% biodiesel, also known as B20.
Biodiesel fuel is a chemically converted product from renewable fuel sources, such as vegetable oils, animal fats and waste cooking greases.
To help achieve acceptable engine performance and durability when using biodiesel in your vehicle:
- Confirm the biodiesel content of the fuel to be B20 (20% biodiesel) or less.
- Only use biodiesel fuel of good quality that complies with industry standards.
- Follow the recommended service maintenance intervals.
- Do not store biodiesel fuel in the fuel tank for more than 1 month.
- Consider changing brands if you have cold temperature fuel gelling issues or a frequently appearing LOW FUEL PRESSURE message.
Use of biodiesel in concentrations greater than 20% can cause damage to your vehicle, including engine and/or exhaust after-treatment hardware (exhaust catalyst and particulate filter) failures. Concentrations greater than 20% can also cause fuel filter restrictions that could result in a lack of power or damage to fuel system components, including fuel pump and fuel injector failures.
Look for a label on the fuel pump to confirm the amount of biodiesel contained in a diesel fuel. Ask the service station attendant to confirm the biodiesel content of a diesel fuel if you do not see a label on the fuel pump.
If you plan to park or store your vehicle for more than 1 month, change the fuel in the fuel tank before using your vehicle again. Where possible, run the vehicle's engine for a minimum of 15 minutes every 15 days. Alternately, seek advice from an authorized dealer.
Note:
Degraded or oxidized biodiesel can damage fuel system seals and plastics and corrode steel parts.
Diesel Fuel Additives
It should not be necessary to add any aftermarket additives to your fuel if you use a high-quality diesel fuel that conforms to ASTM industry specifications. Aftermarket additives can damage the fuel injector system or engine.
Do not use alcohol-based additives to improve cetane quality, to prevent fuel gelling or any other use. The use of alcohol additives could result in damage to the fuel injectors and system.
Your warranty may not cover repairs needed to correct the effects of using an aftermarket product that does not meet our specifications in your fuel.