This is directed to a select few above......(you know who you are)

GROW UP! It amazes me how many of you on these forums act so immature and chime in just to say something that puts the other person down!!! Grow up and only reply if you actually have something meaningful to say and not to try to make fun of the guy/gal asking an honest question.

I have owned many vehicles since getting out of high school, through college, and into my life as an engineer. (from old one to new ones) NOT A ONE did not have a "dummy" light on the dash to warn you when the washer fluid was getting low! (yes I said dummy light for all those who are going to reply that that's what I am) (go for it if that is what gets you through your day!)

The point being, these are HIGHLY sophisticated machines, built with millions of safety issues in mind. Why on earth take away something that has been used for years and years when it is obviously such a CLEAR safety issue? (pun intended!)

And yes I check my oil. On an older car that burns it.....every week......on a brand new truck that shows no signs of leaks, or burning of oil.......every couple months....
When new, I checked it every week for the 1st 2 months to make sure nothing was going wrong, after that, there is no need to do that, that often!

If you think that you should have to check that every week......then the trucks certainly should not be costing $65k. It called reliability....


Owners manual?????? what a piece of dog ****
Lets see, I look up one item, go to that page, it says after 2 pages of nothing...."to see chapter XXX" There is no page number listed and it is not listed clearly in the beginning of the book so you have to flip through the whole book to find "chapter xxx" there you read for 4 pages and find it says "see chapter XZA" for information on what you are looking for! (flip, read - repeat!)

Oh yeah.....did I mention there are 4 of 5 of these books for this truck!

 

And who would those people be?

I don't see any posts putting somebody down. All I see is people butthurt that they ran out of washer fluid and can't blame anybody but themselves.

What does being an engineer have to do with anything? I would think that as an engineer you would know enough to check the fluid and not run out TWICE!

The price of a machine does not mean you can overlook basic maintenance and fluid checks. Sounds like you paid too much if you forked out 65k for a truck... It is your responsibility to check your washer fluid and hopefully after the second time you ran out of fluid you will learn to be a little more diligent about it.


And?

 

Perfect example of "who"......

If you can not read the thread and see the condescending remarks...........well I'll leave it at that.....it says it all for me.

$65k....I'd like to see how back when I bought the truck...(just came out) ....fully loaded extended cab 4x4 Lariat with the diesel motor...WITH FORD Discount....I could have gotten it any cheaper....It came to just under $65K I looked for some time and no better pricing than what I got.

 

This is awesome..

 

Ok you have a old car that burns oil and you check that every week, Good.

Now you have 60k truck that has fuel dilution in the oil and host of other things that need to be checked. I would add this truck to the check list.

My monthly check list is. Just trying to help
Oil
Check both Cooling system
Check fuel water separator
Check tires
Check transmission fluid
Check Air Cleaner
Wiper fluid.
Def level. I add 2.5 gallons if it says I am below half.

IF you think you don't have to check your 60k diesel truck every month you are in for world of hurt. I check all my vehicle every month but a WORK diesel does demand more attention then passenger car. I know you have a expensive truck that has a lot of capability but with that capability comes owner responsibility. The world is forgetting about self responsibility and it's sad, I hate blame game.



I am not calling names or anything. I see the sensor as something else to break. I have never needed one, nor do I want one. I think you need to take big breath in and relax, it's not the end of the world.

 

Thanks for the response!
I do check the oil about every 6 weeks.....I typically only drive about 80 miles a week with the truck......with the exception of a couple long trips thrown in.

I have a secondary fuel filtration system (includes water separation as well) and check that for water (has sight glass) weekly just by bending down a bit and looking under the truck, Drain the yellow water drain on the trucks fuel filter about every 4th tank of fuel.....(to date never had any water in either system) Have done one set of fuel filter changes and closing in on the 2nd.....Every 10k miles.

Air filter....I check this once ever 6 months, as my mileage use is low, and I am not driving in overly dirty conditions as a normal "work" truck would be. I do this based on my history of needing to replace filters on all my other vehicles.

I always fill the DEF once it is below half, and always keep an eye on the tires.

I do see your point in the fuel dilution.....I'll keep that in mind from now on as that is one thing I really did not think of.

 

I just check mine every time I get fuel or raise the hood for any reason. No need for a sensor if you take the time to inspect your vehicle and do proper maintenance.

 

One of the biggest problems with diesel is water in fuel. You really need to drain that monthly and change over you fuel more often. You can get water build up in your tank or you can get green things living in your tank if you don't keep fresh diesel in it.. Diesel fuel need to be fresh and clean. The ford fuel/water separator is not great and will let water pass. If water hits your high pressure fuel filter you are looking at 10k repair bill that ford will not cover. I would really start doing monthly checks as a minimum and put more miles on it.

One of the big reason for Gas super duties is much lower maintenance and less monthly checks.

 

Sensor would be useful.
You can go through quite a lot in certain conditions.
I also think the internet can cause "boys to become men,"
If you get my drift.

 

I sure am glad that I can get under your skin. Bottom line is that you are responsible for ensuring that you have washer fluid, nobody else!

 

You are worrying too much. Diesel fuel that sits for a week or two isn't going to have problems.

 

I don't get your drift. Care to elaborate?

 

The OP has no fluid sensor? ! Maybe he should have bought a Cadillac, or live on the street for a while for a reality check.

 

I think he means that people say whatever they want typing at a computer. Why do you have to be so negative MisterCMK? Asking if there is a windshield wiper fluid light isn't completely out of this world. I have one on my 2012 Ford Focus SE, and had one on my 1998 Lincoln Continental.

OP,

Just one of those things that you have to check manually, with the Super Duty trucks they are more orientated towards working. Also like somebody else previously said I know when mine is out when I press the button and nothing comes out.

 

CMK is not negative, he is realistic.