Tailgate lock (if equipped), Tailgate removal, Tailgate – FORD 2008 F-550 v.4 User Manual
Page 140: Driver controls

CLEANING EXHAUST FILTER (Diesel engine only). Displays
briefly when the vehicle has entered the cleaning mode normally; or,
displays continuously when cleaning the filter after a DRIVE TO CLEAN
EXHAUST SYSTEM message was previously displayed. This message is
NORMAL.
EXHAUST FILTER DRIVE COMPLETE (Diesel engine only).
Displayed when the vehicle has completed the adequate drive cycle to
clean the DPF. This message is NORMAL.
OIL CHANGE REQUIRED/ENGINE OIL CHANGE SOON (Diesel
engine only). Displayed when the engine oil life remaining is 5 percent
or less. When oil life left is between 5% and 0%, the ENGINE OIL
CHANGE SOON message will be displayed. When oil life left reaches 0%,
the OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message will be displayed. Refer to 6.0
and 6.4 Liter Power Stroke Direct Injection Turbo Diesel Owner’s
Guide Supplement.
OIL LIFE OK (Diesel engine only). Displayed after you have changed
the oil.
TAILGATE LOCK (IF EQUIPPED)
Your vehicle may be equipped with a
tailgate lock designed to help
prevent theft of the tailgate.
• Insert ignition key and turn to the
right to engage lock.
• Turn ignition key to the left to
unlock.
Tailgate removal
Your tailgate is removable to allow more room for loading.
Note: If equipped with a Reverse Camera System (RCS), do steps 1
through 3 before removing the tailgate.
2008 F-250/350/450/550 (f23)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA (fus)
Driver Controls
140