Ford 2002 F-250 manuale d’uso

Introduction 3 Instrument Cluster 10 W arning and control lights 10 Gauges 13 Entertainment Systems 17 AM/FM stereo cassette with CD 17 AM/FM stereo with CD 26 CD changer 28 Climate Controls 33 Heater only 33 Manual heating and air conditioning 34 Lights 36 Headlamps 36 T urn signal control 38 Bulb replacement 39 Driver Controls 45 W indshield wipe[...]

Driving 101 Starting 101 Brakes 105 T ransmission operation 109 T railer towing 130 Roadside Emergencies 158 Getting roadside assistance 158 Fuses and relays 160 Changing tires 165 Jump starting 174 W recker towing 179 Customer Assistance 181 Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) 189 Cleaning 190 Maintenance and Specifications 196 Engine compartment[...]

CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 W arning W ARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or emit chemic[...]

SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION W arning symbols in this guide How can you reduce the risk of personal injury and prevent possible damage to others, your vehicle and its equipment? In this guide, answers to such questions are contained in comments highlighted by the warning triangle symbol. These comments should be read and observed. W arning sym[...]

SPECIAL NOTICES Emission warranty The New V ehicle Limited W arranty includes Bumper -to-Bumper Coverage, Safety Restraint Coverage, Corrosion Coverage, and 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel Engine Coverage. In addition, your vehicle is eligible for Emissions Defect and Emissions Performance W arranties. For a detailed description of what is covered and wha[...]

Notice to owners of pickup trucks and utility type vehicles Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles. Before you drive your vehicle, please read this Owner’ s Guide carefully . Y our vehicle is not a passenger car . As with other vehicles of this type, failure to operate this vehicle correctly may re[...]

If your vehicle is equipped with the Ford Ambulance Preparation Package, it will be indicated on the Certification label. The label is located on the driver’ s side door pillar or on the rear edge of the driver’ s door . Y ou can determine whether the ambulance manufacturer followed Ford’ s recommendations by directly contacting that manufact[...]

These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle. V ehicle Symbol Glossary Safety Alert See Owner’ s Guide Fasten Safety Belt Air Bag-Front Air Bag-Side Child Seat Child Seat Installation W arning Child Seat Lower Anchor Child Seat T ether Anchor Brake System Anti-Lock Brake System Brake Fluid - Non-Petroleum Based T raction Control Adva[...]

V ehicle Symbol Glossary Power W indows Front/Rear Power W indow Lockout Child Safety Door Lock/Unlock Interior Luggage Compartment Release Symbol Panic Alarm Engine Oil Engine Coolant Engine Coolant T emperature Do Not Open When Hot Battery A void Smoking, Flames, or Sparks Battery Acid Explosive Gas Fan W arning Power Steering Fluid Maintain Corr[...]

W ARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES W arning lights and gauges can alert you to a vehicle condition that may become serious enough to cause expensive repairs. A warning light may illuminate when a problem exists with one of your vehicle’ s functions. Many lights will illuminate when you start your vehicle to make sure the bulb works. If any light remains [...]

Brake system warning light: Illuminates if the parking brake is engaged or to indicate low brake fluid level. T o confirm the brake system warning light is functional, it will momentarily illuminate when the ignition is turned to the ON position (alternatively for some vehicles when the ignition is moved from the ON position to the ST ART position,[...]

Speed control: Illuminates when the speed control is activated. T urns off when the speed control system is deactivated. T ransmission control indicator light (TCIL): Illuminates when the overdrive function of the transmission has been turned off, refer to the Driving chapter . If the light flashes steadily , have the system serviced immediately . [...]

GAUGES Speedometer: Indicates the current vehicle speed. Engine coolant temperature gauge: Indicates engine coolant temperature. At normal operating temperature, the needle will be in the normal range (between “H” and “C”). If it enters the red section, the engine is overheating. Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible, switch off the e[...]

T rip odometer: Registers the kilometers (miles) of individual journeys. T o reset, depress the control. T achometer: Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute. Driving with your tachometer pointer continuously at the top of the scale may damage the engine. Battery voltage gauge (manual transmission only): Indicates the battery voltage w[...]

Fuel gauge: Indicates approximately how much fuel is left in the fuel tank (when the ignition is in the ON position). T ransmission fluid temperature gauge (automatic transmission only): If the gauge is in the: White area (normal) - the transmission fluid is within the normal operating temperature (between “H” and “C”). Y ellow area (warnin[...]

Red area (over temperature) — the transmission fluid is overheating. Stop the vehicle to allow the temperature to return to normal range. If the gauge is operating in the Y ellow or Red area, stop the vehicle and verify the airflow is not restricted such as snow or debris blocking airflow through the grill. If the gauge continues to show high tem[...]

AM/FM STEREO 1. Seek: Press / to find the next listenable station down/up the frequency band. 2. T une: Press / to manually change radio frequency down/up. 3. AM/FM: Press to choose a frequency band in radio mode. 4. Memory preset buttons: T o set a station: Select frequency band AM/FM; tune to a station, press and hold a preset button until sound [...]

5. Power/volume: Press to turn ON/OFF; turn to increase or decrease volume levels. 6. T one: Press TONE until the desired level — Bass, T reble, Fade, Balance (if equipped) appears on the display . T urn the volume control to raise/lower the levels, or to move the audio sound from the right to left or the front to back (if equipped). 7. CLK (Cloc[...]

AM/FM STEREO CASSETTE 1. Balance: Press to shift sound to the left/right speakers. 2. Fade: Press to shift sound to the rear/front speakers. 3. CLK: T o set the hour , press and hold CLK. Then press SEEK to decrease or increase the hours. T o set the minute, press and hold CLK and press TUNE to decrease or increase the minutes. 4. T ape AMS: In tap[...]

next selection). Then, press REW (for the beginning of the current selection) or FF (to advance to the next selection). The tape MUST have a blank section of at least four seconds duration between programs. 5. Side 1–2: Press to change tape direction. 6. REW (rewind): Press to rewind the tape. FF (fast forward): Press to advance the tape. 7. Memo[...]

13. AM/FM: Press to choose a frequency band in radio mode. 14. Bass: Press / to decrease/increase the bass output. 15. T reble: Press / to decrease/increase the treble output. 16. EJ (Eject): Press to eject a tape. 17. Cassette door: Insert a cassette into the cassette door . EJ Entertainment Systems 21[...]

PREMIUM AM/FM STEREO/CASSETTE/SINGLE CD 1. Power/volume: Press to turn ON/OFF; turn clockwise/counterclockwise to increase/decrease volume. 2. Scan: Press SCAN to move up the radio frequency band. SCAN automatically finds a station, plays it for five seconds, then moves to the next station. Press again to stop. T ape/CD: Press SCAN to sample tape/C[...]

4. Cassette door: Insert the cassette with the opening to the right. 5. Eject: Press to eject the cassette/CD. The radio will resume playing. 6. T ape: Press to start tape play . Press to stop tape during rewind/fast forward. CD: Press to start CD play . With the dual media audio, press CD to toggle between single CD and CD changer play (if equippe[...]

10. Balance: Press BAL; then press SEL / to shift sound to the left/right speakers. Fade: Press F ADE; then press SEL / to shift sound to the rear/front speakers. 11. Memory preset buttons: To set a station: Select frequency band AM/FM1/FM2; tune to a station, press and hold a preset button until sound returns. 12. Shuffle (CD): Press to play track[...]

18. Select (SEL): Use with Bass, T reble, Balance and Fade controls. 19. Bass: Press BASS; then press SEL / to decrease/increase the bass output. T reble: Press TREB; then press SEL / to decrease/increase the treble output. 20. T une: W orks in radio mode only . Press TUNE / to change frequency down/up. 21. Seek: Press and release SEEK / for previo[...]

PREMIUM IN-DASH SIX CD SOUND SYSTEM 1. Seek: Press and release SEEK / for previous/next strong station, or track of current disc. 2. Rewind: Press for a slow rewind, press and hold for a fast rewind. Fast forward: Press for a slow advance, press and hold for a fast advance. 3. Comp (Compression): In CD mode, press to adjust the soft and loud passag[...]

6. Bass: Press BASS; then press SEL / to decrease/increase the bass output. T reble: Press TREB; then press SEL / to decrease/increase the treble output. 7. Select: Use with Bass, T reble, Balance and Fade controls to adjust levels. Use with MENU to set the clock and engage RDS. 8. Balance: Press BAL; then press SEL / to shift sound to the left/rig[...]

are filled, the station stored in preset 1 will begin playing. If there are less than six strong stations, the system will store the last one in the remaining presets. Press again to disengage. 13. Power/volume: Press to turn ON/OFF; turn to increase or decrease volume levels. 14. Load: Press to load a CD. Press and hold to load up to six discs. 15[...]

1. Slide the door to access the CD changer magazine. 2. Press to eject the magazine. 3. T urn the magazine (A) over . 4. Using the disc holder release knob (C), pull the disc holder (B) out of the magazine. Do not pull too hard on the disc holder as the disc holder may come completely out of the magazine. If this happens, reinsert the disc holder b[...]

Ensure that the disc holder is evenly inserted and at the same level as the magazine (A). The unit will not operate if the disc holder is not inserted at the same level (B). If your CD changer is located under the rear bench, the following instructions apply to load discs: 1. Load the discs into the magazine slots (numbered 1 through 6 on the windo[...]

RADIO RECEPTION FACTORS There are three factors that can effect radio reception: • Distance/strength: The further you travel from an FM station, the weaker the signal and the weaker the reception. • T errain: Hills, mountains, tall buildings, power lines, electric fences, traffic lights and thunderstorms can interfere with your reception. • S[...]

CD units are designed to play commercially pressed 12 cm (4.75 in) audio compact discs only . Due to technical incompatibility , certain recordable and re-recordable compact discs may not function correctly when used in Ford CD players. Irregular shaped CDs, CDs with a scratch protection film attached, and CDs with homemade paper (adhesive) labels [...]

HEATER ONLY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) 1. Fan speed adjustment: Controls the volume of air circulated in the vehicle. 2. T emperature selection: Controls the temperature of the airflow in the vehicle. 3. Air flow selections: Controls the direction of the airflow in the vehicle. See the following for a brief description on each control. : Distributes outs[...]

4. Direct the outer instrument panel vents towards the side windows T o increase airflow to the outer instrument panel vents, close the vents located in the middle of the instrument panel. Do not place objects on top of the instrument panel as these objects may become projectiles in a collision or sudden stop. MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SY[...]

• Do not put objects under the front seats that will interfere with the airflow to the back seats. • Remove any snow , ice or leaves from the air intake area at the base of the windshield. T o aid in side window defogging/demisting in cold weather: 1. Select 2. Select A/C 3. Modulate the temperature control to maintain comfort. 4. Set the fan s[...]

HEADLAMP CONTROL T urns the lamps off. T urns on the parking lamps, instrument panel lamps, license plate lamps and tail lamps. T urns the headlamps on. Autolamp control (if equipped) The autolamp system provides light sensitive automatic on-off control of the exterior lights normally controlled by the headlamp control. The autolamp system also kee[...]

Foglamp control (if equipped) The headlamp control also operates the foglamps. The foglamps can be turned on only when the headlamp control is in the or position and the high beams are not turned on. Pull headlamp control towards you to turn foglamps on. The foglamp indicator light will illuminate if the ignition is in the RUN position. Daytime run[...]

Flash to pass Pull toward you slightly to activate and release to deactivate. P ANEL DIMMER CONTROL Use to adjust the brightness of the instrument panel and all applicable switches in the vehicle during headlamp and parklamp operation. Move the control to the full upright position, past detent, to turn on the interior lamps. Move the control to the[...]

COURTESY/READING LAMPS (IF EQUIPPED) The dome lamp lights when the control is in the DOOR (left) position, any door is open, the instrument panel switch is pushed past the detent and when any of the remote entry controls are pressed while the ignition is off. The reading lamps can be turned on by pressing the rocker controls next to each lamp. BULB[...]

Function Number of bulbs T rade number Rear fender clearance 4 (a) Interior visor lamp (if equipped) 4 194 Rear identification 3 194 All replacement bulbs are clear in color except where noted. T o replace all instrument panel lights - see your dealer (a) Replace entire lamp assembly; bulb is not serviceable. Replacing headlamp bulbs (aerodynamic) [...]

2. Remove the two screws and parking lamp/side marker assembly by pulling gently 3. Disconnect the electrical connectors from the parking lamp/side marker assembly and remove. 4. Remove the four bolts and headlamp bezel. 5. Remove the four screws and the headlamp retaining ring from headlamp. 6. Disconnect the electrical connector and remove headla[...]

3. Rotate bulb socket counterclockwise and remove from lamp assembly . 4. Carefully pull bulb straight out of the socket and push in the new bulb. Install the new bulb(s) in reverse order . Replacing tail lamp/turn/backup lamp bulbs — F250/F350 only 1. Make sure the headlamp switch is in the OFF position and then open the tailgate to expose the l[...]

Replacing brake/tail/backup lamp bulbs — F450/F550 only 1. Make sure the headlamp switch is in the OFF position. 2. Remove the four screws and the lamp lens from lamp assembly . 3. Carefully pull the bulb straight out of the socket and push in the new bulb. Replacing cargo lamp and high-mount brakelamp bulbs 1. Make sure the headlamp switch is in[...]

Replacing foglamp bulbs (if equipped) 1. Make sure the headlamp switch is in the OFF position. 2. Remove the bulb socket from the foglamp by turning counterclockwise. 3. Disconnect the electrical connector from the foglamp bulb. Install the new bulb(s) in reverse order . Replacing license plate lamp bulbs The license plate bulbs are located behind [...]

MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER W indshield wiper: Rotate the end of the control away from you to increase the speed of the wipers; rotate towards you to decrease the speed of the wipers. W indshield washer: Push the end of the stalk: • briefly: causes a single swipe of the wipers without washer fluid. • a quick push and hold: the wipers will swipe three [...]

TILT STEERING WHEEL (IF EQUIPPED) T o adjust the steering wheel: 1. Pull and hold the steering wheel release control toward you. 2. Move the steering wheel up or down until you find the desired location. 3. Release the steering wheel release control. This will lock the steering wheel in position. Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is [...]

Install a garage door opener (if equipped) The storage compartment can be used to hold a variety of aftermarket garage door openers. T o install your garage door opener: 1. Open the storage compartment door . 2. Remove the storage clip and stow it away . 3. Place the V elcro 娂 strip onto the back of the garage door opener control. 4. Adhere the b[...]

POWER WINDOWS (IF EQUIPPED) Press and hold the bottom part of the rocker switch to open the window . Press and hold the top part of the rocker switch to close the window . One touch down Allows the driver’ s window to open fully without holding the control down. Press completely down on AUTO and release quickly . Press again to stop. Window lock [...]

POWER SIDE VIEW MIRRORS (IF EQUIPPED) T o adjust your mirrors 1. Select L to adjust the left mirror or R to adjust the right mirror . 2. Move the control in the direction you wish to tilt the mirror . 3. Return to the center position to disable the adjust function. Fold-away mirrors Fold the side mirrors in carefully when driving through a narrow s[...]

Never adjust the accelerator and brake pedal with feet on pedals or while the vehicle is moving. SPEED CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED) W ith speed control set, you can maintain a speed of 48 km/h (30 mph) or more without keeping your foot on the pedal. Speed control does not work at speeds below 48 km/h (30 mph). Do not use the speed control in heavy traffic[...]

Resuming a set speed Press the RES (resume) control and release it. This will automatically return the vehicle to the previously set speed. The RES control will not work if the vehicle speed is not faster than 48 km/h (30 mph). Increasing speed while using speed control There are two ways to set a higher speed: • Press and hold the SET ACCEL cont[...]

• Depress the brake pedal until the desired vehicle speed is reached, press the SET ACCEL control. Turning of f speed control There are two ways to turn off the speed control: • Depress the brake pedal or the clutch pedal (if equipped). This will not erase your vehicles previously set speed. • Press the speed control OFF control. Note: When y[...]

CENTER CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED) Y our vehicle may be equipped with a variety of console features. These include: • Utility compartment with cassette/CD holder • Coin holder • Pen holder • W riting surface Use only soft cups in the cupholder . Hard objects can injure you in a collision. • Utility compartment • Pen holder • Space for lap-t[...]

The trip computer only operates with the ignition in the ON position. T rip computer features are as follows: Selectable features English/metric display Press this control to change the trip computer display between metric and English units. Mode control Each press of the MODE control will display a different feature as follows: A verage fuel econo[...]

2. Press the E/M and MODE controls simultaneously . The display will illuminate the “A VG” indicator . While the indicator is lit, release both controls to reset the average fuel economy . Fuel range. This displays the approximate number of kilometers (miles) left to drive before the fuel tank is empty . The indicated distance to empty may be i[...]

Magnetic or metallic objects placed in or on the vehicle may also affect compass accuracy . Adjustments may need to be made to the zone and calibration of the compass. Compass zone adjustment 1. Determine which magnetic zone you are in for your geographic location by referring to the zone map. 2. Locate the trip computer on the overhead console. 3.[...]

3. Press and hold both trip computer controls. After approximately eight seconds, the trip computer will enter CAL mode. CAL mode is indicated when the display lights the “CAL” indicator . 4. Release both controls. The display will return to normal, except that the CAL indicator will remain lit until the compass is sucessfully calibrated. 5. Sl[...]

KEYS The key operates all locks on your vehicle. In case of loss, replacement keys are available from your dealer . Y ou should always carry a second key with you in a safe place in case you require it in an emergency . POWER DOOR LOCKS (IF EQUIPPED) Press control to unlock all doors. Press control to lock all doors. Smart locks (if equipped) This [...]

Childproof door locks • When these locks are set, the rear doors cannot be opened from the inside. • The rear doors can be opened from the outside when the doors are unlocked. The childproof locks are located on rear edge of each rear door and must be set separately for each door . Setting the lock for one door will not automatically set the lo[...]

Y our vehicle is equipped with a remote entry system which allows you to: • unlock the vehicle doors without a key . • lock all the vehicle doors without a key . • activate the personal alarm. If there is any potential remote keyless entry problem with your vehicle, ensure ALL remote entry transmitters are taken to the dealership, to aid in t[...]

The UNLOCK feature will work again after: • a door has become ajar , • the ignition is turned to the ON position, or • using the UNLOCK control on your remote entry transmitter . Power door unlock disable feature — activation/deactivation Please see your dealer in order to activate/deactivate this feature. Sounding a panic alarm Press to ac[...]

Replacing lost remote entry transmitters If you would like to have your remote entry transmitter reprogrammed because you lost one, or would like to buy additional remote entry transmitters, you can either reprogram them yourself, or take all remote entry transmitters to your authorized dealer for reprogramming. How to reprogram your remote entry t[...]

Illuminated entry The interior lamps illuminate when the remote entry system is used to unlock the door(s) or sound the personal alarm. The illuminated entry system will turn off the interior lights if: • the ignition switch is turned to the ON position, or • the remote transmitter lock control is pressed, or • after 25 seconds of illuminatio[...]

Deactivating/activating the autolock feature Before following the procedure, make sure that the ignition is OFF and all vehicle doors are closed. Y ou must complete steps 1-7 within 30 seconds or the procedure will have to be repeated. If the procedure needs to be repeated, you must wait 30 seconds. 1. T urn the ignition key to ON. 2. Press the pow[...]

SEATING Notes: Reclining the seatback can cause an occupant to slide under the seat’ s safety belt, resulting in severe personal injuries in the event of a collision. Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to avoid injury in a collision or sudden stop. Full bench seat (if equipped) • Lift the release bar to move the seat forward or backwar[...]

40/20/40 split bench seat (if equipped) • Lift the track release bar to move the seat forward or backward. Ensure the seat is relatched into place. • Pull the handle on the side of the seat up to recline the seat. • Push down the lever located at the bottom of the seatback to quickly fold the seatback forward. 40/20/40 front seat armrest and [...]

T o gain access to the storage compartment in your armrest, lift the latch to open the lid. The lid cannot be opened in the upright position. Captain’ s chair (if equipped) • Lift the bar to move the seat forward or rearward. Make sure that the seat is relatched into place. • T o recline the seatback, pull the release lever handle located on [...]

Adjusting the front power seat (if equipped) The control is located on the outboard side of the seat cushion. Press to raise or lower the front portion of the seat cushion. Press to raise or lower the rear portion of the seat cushion. Press the control to move the seat forward, backward, up or down. Seating and Safety Restraints 68[...]

Using the manual lumbar support For more lumbar support, turn the lumbar support control toward the front of vehicle. For less lumbar support, turn the lumbar support control toward the rear of vehicle. Heated seats (if equipped) T o operate the heated seats: • Push control to activate. • Push again to deactivate. The indicator light on the con[...]

RETURNING THE SEAT TO SEATING POSITION Always be sure that the seat is in a latched position, whether the seat is occupied or empty . If not latched, the seat may cause injury during a sudden stop. 1. Pull lever on the side of the seat to release seat cushion from storage position. 2. Push seat cushion down until it locks into horizontal position. [...]

Each seating position in your vehicle has a specific safety belt assembly which is made up of one buckle and one tongue that are designed to be used as a pair . 1) Use the shoulder belt on the outside shoulder only . Never wear the shoulder belt under the arm. 2) Never swing the safety belt around your neck over the inside shoulder . 3) Never use a[...]

The front and rear outboard safety restraints in the vehicle are combination lap and shoulder belts. The front passenger and rear seat outboard safety belts have two types of locking modes described below: V ehicle sensitive mode This is the normal retractor mode, which allows free shoulder belt length adjustment to your movements and locking in re[...]

• Grasp the shoulder portion and pull downward until the entire belt is pulled out. • Allow the belt to retract. As the belt retracts, you will hear a clicking sound. This indicates the safety belt is now in the automatic locking mode. How to disengage the automatic locking mode Disconnect the combination lap/shoulder belt and allow it to retra[...]

Safety belt replacement label The short plastic boot on the front safety belt at the passenger outboard anchor location covers a “Replace Belt” label on the safety belt. In the event of a collision, the colored label (REPLACE BEL T) may become visible. If this occurs, the safety belt must be replaced. Whenever the yellow portion of the label is[...]

The Seat Integrated Restraints (SIR) seat (which has shoulder belts attached to the corners of the front seat back) is equipped with a buckle pretensioner . Do NOT place objects between the seats, this could interfere with the functioning of the pretensioner . For the SuperCab and CrewCab base bench seats and all Regular Cab seating positions, the [...]

• 4–door Super Cab (if equipped) T o adjust the shoulder belt height, push the button and slide the height adjuster up or down. Release the button and pull down on the height adjuster to make sure it is locked in place. Position the safety belt height adjusters so that the belt rests across the middle of your shoulder . Failure to adjust the sa[...]

Shorten and fasten the belt when not in use. Safety belt warning light and indicator chime The seat belt warning light illuminates in the instrument cluster and a chime sounds to remind the occupants to fasten their safety belts. Conditions of operation If... Then... The driver’ s safety belt is not buckled before the ignition switch is turned to[...]

If... Then... The driver’ s safety belt is not buckled before the vehicle has reached at least 5 km/h (3 mph) and 1-2 minutes have elapsed since the ignition switch has been turned to ON... The BeltMinder feature is activated - the safety belt warning light illuminates and the warning chime sounds for 6 seconds every 30 seconds, repeating for app[...]

Reasons given... Consider ... “T raffic is light” Nearly 1 of 2 deaths occur in single-vehicle crashes, many when no other vehicles are around. “Belts wrinkle my clothes” Possibly , but a serious crash can do much more than wrinkle your clothes, particularly if you are unbelted. “The people I’m with don’t wear belts” Set the example[...]

• The driver’ s safety belt is unbuckled. • The parklamps/headlamps are in OFF position (If vehicle is equipped with Autolamps, this will not affect the procedure). T o reduce the risk of injury , do not deactivate/activate the Belt Minder feature while driving the vehicle. BeltMinder activation and deactivation procedure 1. T urn the ignitio[...]

Safety belt extension assembly If the safety belt is too short when fully extended, there is a 20 cm (8 inch) safety belt extension assembly that can be added (part number 611C22). This assembly can be obtained from your dealer at no cost. Use only extensions manufactured by the same supplier as the safety belt. Manufacturer identification is locat[...]

AIR BAG SUPPLEMENT AL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) Important SRS precautions The SRS is designed to work with the safety belt to help protect the driver and right front passenger from certain upper body injuries. Air bags DO NOT inflate slowly; there is a risk of injury from a deploying air bag. All occupants of the vehicle, including the driver , should[...]

Never place your arm over the air bag module as a deploying air bag can result in serious arm fractures or other injuries. T o properly position yourself away from the air bag: • Move your seat to the rear as far as you can while still reaching the pedals comfortably . • Recline the seat slightly one or two degrees from the upright position. Do[...]

Children must always be properly restrained. Failure to follow these instructions may increase the risk of injury in a collision. An infant in a rear -facing seat faces a high risk of serious or fatal injuries from a deploying passenger air bag. Rear facing infant seats should NEVER be placed in the front seats, unless the passenger air bag is turn[...]

restrained or are otherwise out of position at the time of air bag deployment. Thus, it is extremely important that occupants be properly restrained as far away from the air bag module as possible while maintaining vehicle control. Several air bag system components get hot after inflation. Do not touch them after inflation. If the air bag has deplo[...]

If any of these things happen, even intermittently , have the SRS serviced at your dealership or by a qualified technician immediately . Unless serviced, the system may not function properly in the event of a collision. Disposal of air bags and air bag equipped vehicles (including pretensioners) See your local dealership or qualified technician. Ai[...]

In order to avoid inadvertent activation of the switch, always remove the ignition key from the passenger air bag ON/OFF switch. Turning the passenger air bag back on The passenger air bag remains OFF until you turn it back ON. 1. Insert the ignition key and turn the switch to ON. 2. The OFF light will briefly illuminate when the ignition is turned[...]

If your vehicle has rear seats, always transport children who are 12 and younger in the rear seat. Always use safety belts and child restraints properly . If a child in a rear facing infant seat must be transported in front, the passenger air bag must be turned OFF . This is because the back of the infant seat is too close to the inflating air bag [...]

• the child has a medical condition which, according to the child’ s physician, makes it necessary for the child to ride in the front seat so that the driver can constantly monitor the child’ s condition. 3. Medical condition. A passenger has a medical condition which, according to his or her physician: • causes the passenger air bag to pos[...]

• the child has a medical condition that, according to the child’ s physician, makes it necessary for the child to ride in the front seat so that the driver can monitor the child’ s condition. 3. Medical condition: A passenger has a medical condition that, according to his or her physician: • poses a special risk for the passenger if the ai[...]

Never let a passenger hold a child on his or her lap while the vehicle is moving. The passenger cannot protect the child from injury in a collision. Always follow the instructions and warnings that come with any infant or child restraint you might use. Children and safety belts If the child is the proper size, restrain the child in a safety seat. C[...]

Booster seats should be used until you can answer YES to ALL of these questions: • Can the child sit all the way back against the vehicle seat back with knees bent comfortably at the edge of the seat without slouching? • Does the lap belt rest low across the hips? • Is the shoulder belt centered on the shoulder and chest? • Can the child st[...]

The shoulder belt should cross the chest, resting snugly on the center of the shoulder . The lap belt should rest low and snug across the hips, never up high across the stomach. If the booster seat slides on the vehicle seat, placing a rubberized mesh sold as shelf or carpet liner under the booster seat may improve this condition. The importance of[...]

safety seat you put in your vehicle. If you do not install and use the safety seat properly , the child may be injured in a sudden stop or collision. When installing a child safety seat: • Review and follow the information presented in the Air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) section in this chapter . • Use the correct safety belt buckle[...]

Installing child safety seats with combination lap and shoulder belts 1. Position the child safety seat in a seat with a combination lap and shoulder belt. Air bags can kill or injure a child in a child seat. Never place a rear facing child seat in front of an active bag. If you must use a forward facing child seat in the front seat, position the v[...]

3. While holding the shoulder and lap belt portions together , route the tongue through the child seat according to the child seat manufacturer’ s instructions. Be sure the belt webbing is not twisted. 4. Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle (the buckle closest to the direction the tongue is coming from) for that seating position until y[...]

7. Pull the lap belt portion across the child seat toward the buckle and pull up on the shoulder belt while pushing down with knee on the child seat. 8. Allow the safety belt to retract to remove any slack in the belt. 9. Before placing the child in the seat, forcibly tilt the seat forward and back to make sure the seat is securely held in place. T[...]

The SuperCab rear seat has three straps behind the top of the seat back that function as both routing loops for the tether straps and anchor loops. The tether strap anchors in your vehicle are in the following positions (shown from top view): Attach the tether strap only to the appropriate tether anchor as shown. The tether strap may not work prope[...]

installing the child seat. Refer to the Folding down the rear seats section in this chapter for information on how to operate the rear seats. 5. Clip the tether strap to the anchor as shown. • Front seat (SuperCab only) • Front seats (Regular Cab) and Rear seats (Crew Cab only) If the tether strap is clipped incorrectly , the child safety seat [...]

Many tether straps cannot be tightened if the tether strap is hooked to the loop directly behind the child seat. T o provide a tight tether strap: 1. Route the tether strap through the loop directly behind the child seat. 2. Attach the strap hook onto the loop behind an adjacent seating position. 3. Install the child safety seat tightly using the v[...]

STARTING Positions of the ignition 1. ACCESSORY , allows the electrical accessories such as the radio to operate while the engine is not running. 2. LOCK, locks the steering wheel, automatic transmission gearshift lever and allows key removal. For vehicle equipped with a manual transmission, you must depress the ignition release lever to release th[...]

Extended idling at high engine speeds can produce very high temperatures in the engine and exhaust system, creating the risk of fire or other damage. Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle in dry grass or other dry ground cover . The emission system heats up the engine compartment and exhaust system, which can start a fire. Do not start your vehi[...]

If starting a vehicle with an automatic transmission: • Make sure the parking brake is set. • Make sure the gearshift is in P (Park). If starting a vehicle with a manual transmission: 1. Make sure the parking brake is set. 2. Push the clutch pedal to the floor . Driving 103[...]

• T urn the key to 4 (ON) without turning the key to 5 (ST ART). Make sure the corresponding lights illuminate or illuminate briefly . If a light fails to illuminate, have the vehicle serviced. • If the driver’ s safety belt is fastened, the light may not illuminate. Starting the engine 1. T urn the key to 4 (ON) without turning the key to 5 [...]

Using the engine block heater (if equipped) Use of an engine block heater is strongly recommended if you live in a region where temperatures reach -23° C (-10° F) or below . For best results, plug the heater in at least three hours before starting the vehicle. The heater can be plugged in the night before starting the vehicle. T o prevent electri[...]

emergency stops by keeping the rear brakes from locking. The front wheels, however , may still lock since they are not controlled by the RABS. Noise from the ABS pump motor and brake pedal pulsation may be observed during ABS braking; this is normal. RABS warning lamp The ABS warning lamp in the instrument cluster momentarily illuminates when the i[...]

Using ABS When hard braking is required, apply continuous force on the brake pedal; do not pump the brake pedal since this will reduce the effectiveness of the ABS and will increase your vehicle’ s stopping distance. The ABS will be activated immediately , allowing you to retain full steering control during hard braking and on slippery surfaces. [...]

hold the brake pedal down, release the parking brake, then try pushing the parking brake pedal further down. Chock the wheels if required. If the parking brake cannot hold the weight of the vehicle, the parking brake may need to be serviced. STEERING T o prevent damage to the power steering system: • Never hold the steering wheel at it’ s furth[...]

V ehicles with a higher center of gravity such as utility and four -wheel drive vehicles handle differently than vehicles with a lower center of gravity . Utility and four -wheel drive vehicles are not designed for cornering at speeds as high as passenger cars any more than low-slung sports cars are designed to perform satisfactorily under off-road[...]

Do not drive your vehicle until you verify that the brakelamps are working. Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift is latched in P (Park). T urn the ignition to the LOCK position and remove the key whenever you leave your vehicle. If the parking brake is fully released, but the brake warning lamp remains illuminated, the bra[...]

N (Neutral) W ith the gearshift lever in N (Neutral), the vehicle can be started and is free to roll. Hold the brake pedal down while in this position. (Overdrive) The normal driving position for the best fuel economy . T ransmission operates in gears one through four . (Overdrive) can be deactivated by pressing the transmission control switch on t[...]

Forced downshifts • Allowed in (Overdrive) or Drive. • Depress the accelerator to the floor . • Allows transmission to select an appropriate gear . Shift strategy (4R100 automatic transmission) T o account for customer driving habits and conditions, your 4R100 automatic transmission electronically controls the shift quality by using an adapti[...]

T o start the vehicle: 1. Make sure the parking brake is fully set. 2. Press the clutch pedal to the floor , then put the gearshift lever in the neutral position. 3. Start the engine, then press the brake pedal and release the parking brake. 4. Move the gearshift lever to the desired gear , then slowly release the clutch pedal while slowly pressing[...]

Parking your vehicle 1. Apply the brake and shift into the neutral position. 2. Fully apply the parking brake, then shift into 1 (First). 3. T urn the ignition off. Do not park your vehicle in Neutral, it may move unexpectedly and injure someone. Use 1 (First) gear and set the parking brake fully . Removing the key T urn the ignition off, push the [...]

The RSS detects obstacles up to 2 meters (6 ft.) from the rear bumper with a decreased coverage area at the outer corners of the bumper , (refer to the figures for approximate zone coverage areas). As you move closer to the obstacle, the rate of the tone increases. When the obstacle is less than 25.0 cm (10 in.) away , the tone will sound continuou[...]

FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE (4WD) OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED) For important information regarding safe operation of this type of vehicle, see Preparing to drive your vehicle in this chapter . Four–wheel drive (4WD) supplies power to all four wheels. 4WD should not be operated on dry pavement; driveline damage may occur . If equipped with the Electronic Shift 4W[...]

Engage or disengage the 4WD system by: • rotating the control for both front wheel hub locks from the FREE or LOCK position, then • manually engage or disengage the transfer case with the floor -mounted shifter For increased fuel economy in 2WD, rotate both hub locks to the FREE position. For proper operation, make sure that the arrow and the i[...]

Note: Do not perform this operation if the rear wheels are slipping. Shifting to/from 4L (4WD Low) 1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop. 2. Depress the brake. 3. On vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, place the transmission in N (Neutral); on vehicles equipped with a manual transmission, depress the clutch. 4. Move the transfer cas[...]

4X4 LOW (4WD Low) - Uses extra gearing to provide maximum power to all four wheels. Intended only for off-road applications such as deep sand, steep grades or pulling heavy objects. 4L (4WD Low) will not engage while the vehicle is moving; this is normal and should be no reason for concern. Refer to Shifting to/from 4L (4WD Low) for proper operatio[...]

Drive cautiously to avoid vehicle damage from concealed objects such as rocks and stumps. Y ou should either know the terrain or examine maps of the area before driving. Map out your route before driving in the area. T o maintain steering and braking control of your vehicle, you must have all four wheels on the ground and they must be rolling, not [...]

If your vehicle gets stuck If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow it may be rocked out by shifting between forward and reverse gears, stopping between shifts, in a steady pattern. Press lightly on the accelerator in each gear . Do not rock the vehicle if the engine is not at normal operating temperature or damage to the transmission may occur . [...]

V ehicles with a higher center of gravity such as utility and four -wheel drive vehicles handle differently than vehicles with a lower center of gravity . Utility and four -wheel drive vehicles are not designed for cornering at speeds as high as passenger cars any more than low-slung sports cars are designed to perform satisfactorily under off-road[...]

sounds. This is the front drivetrain coming up to speed and the automatic locking hubs engaging and is not cause for concern. Sand When driving over sand, try to keep all four wheels on the most solid area of the trail. A void reducing the tire pressures but shift to a lower gear and drive steadily through the terrain. Apply the accelerator slowly [...]

After driving through mud, clean off residue stuck to rotating driveshafts and tires. Excess mud stuck on tires and rotating driveshafts causes an imbalance that could damage drive components. “T read Lightly” is an educational program designed to increase public awareness of land-use regulations and responsibilities in our nations wilderness a[...]

Descend a hill in the same gear you would use to climb up the hill to avoid excessive brake application and brake overheating. Do not descend in neutral; instead, disengage overdrive or manually shift to a lower gear . When descending a steep hill, avoid sudden hard braking as you could lose control. When you brake hard, the front wheels can’t tu[...]

Never drive with chains on the front tires of 4WD vehicles without also putting them on the rear tires. This could cause the rear to slide and swing around during braking. Tires, Replacement Requirements Do not use a size and type of tire and wheel other than that originally provided by Ford Motor Company because it can affect the safety and perfor[...]

Each day before you drive, check your tires. If one looks lower than the others, use a tire gauge to check pressure of all tires, and adjust if required. Check tire pressure with a tire gauge every few weeks (including spare). Safe operation requires tires that are neither underinflated nor a vehicle which is overloaded. Periodically inspect the ti[...]

The PTO can be used during mobile and stationary continuous/intermittent applications. PTO operation is disabled while the vehicle is in Overdrive (the TCIL will not be illuminated), in N (Neutral), during engine cranking. T ransmission upshift and downshift schedules will be reduced by about 15% and will have a firmer shift feel during PTO mobile [...]

• GA WR (Gross Axle W eight Rating): Carrying capacity for each axle system. The GA WR is specific to each vehicle and is listed on the Safety Certification Label on the driver’ s door pillar . • GCW (Gross Combined W eight): The combined weight of the towing vehicle (including occupants and cargo) and the loaded trailer . • GCWR (Gross Com[...]

Special loading instructions for owners of pickup trucks and utility-type vehicles For important information regarding safe operation of this type of vehicle, see the Preparing to drive your vehicle section in this chapter . Loaded vehicles may handle differently than unloaded vehicles. Extra precautions, such as slower speeds and increased stoppin[...]

Note: Do not exceed the GVWR or the GA WR specified on the certification label. T owing trailers beyond the maximum recommended gross trailer weight exceeds the limit of the vehicle and could result in engine damage, transmission damage, structural damage, loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover and personal injury . Refer to T ransmission temper[...]

F-250 Regular Cab Pickup Engine Rear axle ratio Maximum GCWR - kg (lbs.) Maximum trailer weight - kg (lbs.) 4x4 with manual transmission 5.4L 3.73 6123 (13500) 3357 (7400) 5.4L 4.10 6804 (15000) 4037 (8900) 6.8L 3.73 7484 (16500) 4672 (10300) 6.8L (without fifth wheel) 4.30 9072 (20000) 5670 (12500) 6.8L (with fifth wheel) 4.30 9072 (20000) 6260 (1[...]

F-250 SuperCab Pickup Engine Rear axle ratio Maximum GCWR - kg (lbs.) Maximum trailer weight - kg (lbs.) 4x2 with manual transmission 6.8L (with fifth wheel) 4.30 9072 (20000) 6305 (13900) 4x2 with automatic transmission 5.4L 3.73 6123 (13500) 3402 (7500) 5.4L 4.10 6804 (15000) 4082 (9000) 6.8L 3.73 7711 (17000) 4944 (10900) 6.8L (without fifth whe[...]

F-250 Crew Cab Pickup Engine Rear axle ratio Maximum GCWR - kg (lbs.) Maximum trailer weight - kg (lbs.) 4x2 with manual transmission 5.4L 3.73 6123 (13500) 3266 (7200) 5.4L 4.10 6804 (15000) 3992 (8800) 6.8L 3.73 7484 (16500) 4581 (10100) 6.8L (without fifth wheel) 4.30 9072 (20000) 5670 (12500) 6.8L (with fifth wheel) 4.30 9072 (20000) 6169 (1360[...]

F-250 Crew Cab Pickup Engine Rear axle ratio Maximum GCWR - kg (lbs.) Maximum trailer weight - kg (lbs.) 4x4 with automatic transmission 5.4L 3.73 6123 (13500) 3130 (6900) 5.4L 4.10 6804 (15000) 3810 (8400) 6.8L 3.73 7711 (17000) 4672 (10300) 6.8L (without fifth wheel) 4.30 9072 (20000) 5670 (12500) 6.8L (with fifth wheel) 4.30 9072 (20000) 6033 (1[...]

F-350 Regular Cab Single Rear Wheel Pickup Engine Rear axle ratio Maximum GCWR - kg (lbs.) Maximum trailer weight - kg (lbs.) 4x2 with automatic transmission 5.4L 3.73 6123 (13500) 3583 (7900) 5.4L 4.10 6804 (15000) 4218 (9300) 6.8L 3.73 7711 (17000) 5080 (11200) 6.8L (without fifth wheel) 4.30 9072 (20000) 5670 (12500) 6.8L (with fifth wheel) 4.30[...]

F-350 Regular Cab Dual Rear Wheel Pickup Engine Rear axle ratio Maximum GCWR - kg (lbs.) Maximum trailer weight - kg (lbs.) 4x2 with manual transmission 5.4L 3.73 6123 (13500) 3447 (7600) 5.4L 4.10 6804 (15000) 4128 (9100) 6.8L 3.73 7484 (16500) 4672 (10300) 6.8L (without fifth wheel) 4.30 9072 (20000) 5670 (12500) 6.8L (with fifth wheel) 4.30 9072[...]

F-350 Regular Cab Dual Rear Wheel Pickup Engine Rear axle ratio Maximum GCWR - kg (lbs.) Maximum trailer weight - kg (lbs.) 4x4 with automatic transmission 5.4L 3.73 6123 (13500) 3266 (7200) 5.4L 4.10 6804 (15000) 3946 (8700) 6.8L 3.73 7711 (17000) 4763 (10500) 6.8L (without fifth wheel) 4.30 9072 (20000) 5670 (12500) 6.8L (with fifth wheel) 4.30 9[...]

F-350 SuperCab Single Rear Wheel Pickup Engine Rear axle ratio Maximum GCWR - kg (lbs.) Maximum trailer weight - kg (lbs.) 4x2 with automatic transmission 5.4L 3.73 6123 (13500) 3402 (7500) 5.4L 4.10 6804 (15000) 4082 (9000) 6.8L 3.73 7711 (17000) 4763 (10500) 6.8L (without fifth wheel) 4.30 9072 (20000) 5670 (12500) 6.8L (with fifth wheel) 4.30 90[...]

F-350 SuperCab Dual Rear Wheel Pickup Engine Rear axle ratio Maximum GCWR - kg (lbs.) Maximum trailer weight - kg (lbs.) 4x2 with manual transmission 5.4L 3.73 6123 (13500) 3266 (7200) 5.4L 4.10 6804 (15000) 3946 (8700) 6.8L 3.73 7484 (16500) 4536 (10000) 6.8L (without fifth wheel) 4.30 9072 (20000) 5670 (12500) 6.8L (with fifth wheel) 4.30 9072 (2[...]

F-350 SuperCab Dual Rear Wheel Pickup Engine Rear axle ratio Maximum GCWR - kg (lbs.) Maximum trailer weight - kg (lbs.) 4x4 with automatic transmission 5.4L 3.73 6123 (13500) 3130 (6900) 5.4L 4.10 6804 (15000) 3901 (8600) 6.8L 3.73 7711 (17000) 4627 (10200) 6.8L (without fifth wheel) 4.30 9072 (20000) 5670 (12500) 6.8L (with fifth wheel) 4.30 9072[...]

F-350 Crew Cab Single Rear Wheel Pickup Engine Rear axle ratio Maximum GCWR - kg (lbs.) Maximum trailer weight - kg (lbs.) 4x2 with automatic transmission 5.4L 3.73 6123 (13500) 3311 (7300) 5.4L 4.10 6804 (15000) 3992 (8800) 6.8L 3.73 7711 (17000) 4808 (10600) 6.8L (without fifth wheel) 4.30 9072 (20000) 5670 (12500) 6.8L (with fifth wheel) 4.30 90[...]

F-350 Crew Cab Dual Rear Wheel Pickup Engine Rear axle ratio Maximum GCWR - kg (lbs.) Maximum trailer weight - kg (lbs.) 4x2 with manual transmission 6.8L 3.73 7484 (16500) 4445 (9800) 6.8L (without fifth wheel) 4.30 9072 (20000) 5670 (12500) 6.8L (with fifth wheel) 4.30 9072 (20000) 6033 (13300) 4x2 with automatic transmission 6.8L 3.73 7711 (1700[...]

F-350 Regular Chassis Cab Single Rear Wheel (Fifth Wheel T owing) Engine Rear axle ratio Maximum GCWR - kg (lbs.) Maximum trailer weight - kg (lbs.) 4x2 with manual transmission 5.4L 3.73 6123 (13500) 3266 (7200) 5.4L 4.10 6804 (15000) 3946 (8700) 6.8L 3.73 7484 (16500) 4581 (10100) 4x2 with automatic transmission 5.4L 3.73 6123 (13500) 3311 (7300)[...]

F-350 Regular Chassis Cab Dual Rear Wheel (Fifth Wheel T owing) Engine Rear axle ratio Maximum GCWR - kg (lbs.) Maximum trailer weight - kg (lbs.) 4x2 with automatic transmission 5.4L 3.73 6123 (13500) 3175 (7000) 5.4L 4.10 6804 (15000) 3856 (8500) 6.8L 3.73 7711 (17000) 4672 (10300) 6.8L 4.30 9072 (20000) 6033 (13300) 4x4 with manual transmission [...]

F-350 SuperCab Chassis Cab Single Rear Wheel (Fifth Wheel T owing) Engine Rear axle ratio Maximum GCWR - kg (lbs.) Maximum trailer weight - kg (lbs.) 4x4 with manual transmission 5.4L 3.73 6123 (13500) 2903 (6400) 5.4L 4.10 6804 (15000) 3583 (7900) 6.8L 3.73 7484 (16500) 4218 (9300) 4x4 with automatic transmission 5.4L 3.73 6123 (13500) 2948 (6500)[...]

F-350 Crew Cab Chassis Cab Single Rear Wheel (Fifth Wheel T owing) Engine Rear axle ratio Maximum GCWR - kg (lbs.) Maximum trailer weight - kg (lbs.) 4x2 with manual transmission 5.4L 3.73 6123 (13500) 3039 (6700) 5.4L 4.10 6804 (15000) 3719 (8200) 6.8L 3.73 7484 (16500) 4309 (9500) 4x2 with automatic transmission 5.4L 3.73 6123 (13500) 3039 (6700)[...]

F-350 Crew Cab Chassis Cab Dual Rear Wheel (Fifth Wheel T owing) Engine Rear axle ratio Maximum GCWR - kg (lbs.) Maximum trailer weight - kg (lbs.) 4x4 with manual transmission 6.8L 3.73 7484 (16500) 3946 (8700) 6.8L 4.30 9072 (20000) 5534 (12200) 4x4 with automatic transmission 6.8L 3.73 7711 (17000) 4218 (9300) 6.8L 4.30 9072 (20000) 5579 (12300)[...]

F-450 SuperCab Chassis Cab Dual Rear Wheel (Fifth Wheel T owing) Engine Rear axle ratio Maximum GCWR - kg (lbs.) Maximum trailer weight - kg (lbs.) 4x2 with manual transmission 6.8L 4.88/5.38 9979 (22000) 6441 (14200) 4x2 with automatic transmission 6.8L 4.88 10886 (24000) 7348 (16200) 6.8L 5.38 11793 (26000) 8255 (18200) 4x4 with manual transmissi[...]

F-550 Regular Cab Chassis Cab Dual Rear Wheel (Fifth Wheel T owing) Engine Rear axle ratio Maximum GCWR - kg (lbs.) Maximum trailer weight - kg (lbs.) 4x2 with automatic transmission 6.8L 4.88 10886 (24000) 7484 (16500) 6.8L 5.38 11793 (26000) 8391 (18500) 4x4 with automatic transmission 6.8L 4.88 10886 (24000) 7348 (16200) 6.8L 5.38 11793 (26000) [...]

Preparing to tow Use the proper equipment for towing a trailer and make sure it is properly attached to your vehicle. See your dealer or a reliable trailer dealer if you require assistance. Hitches Do not use hitches that clamp onto the vehicle’ s bumper or attach to the axle. Y ou must distribute the load in your trailer so that 10%–15% of the[...]

Do not connect a trailer’ s hydraulic brake system directly to your vehicle’ s brake system. Y our vehicle may not have enough braking power and your chances of having a collision greatly increase. The braking system of the tow vehicle is rated for operation at the GVWR not GCWR. T railer lamps T railer lamps are required on most towed vehicles[...]

• Allow more distance for stopping with a trailer attached. • The trailer tongue weight should be 10–15% of the loaded trailer weight. • After you have traveled 80 km (50 miles), thoroughly check your hitch, electrical connections and trailer wheel lug nuts. • T o aid in engine/transmission cooling and A/C efficiency during hot weather wh[...]

Improper removal/installation of the driveshaft can cause transmission fluid loss, damage to the driveshaft and internal transmission components. R WD vehicles with 4x4 electronic shift transfer case or All Wheel Drive (A WD) vehicles with automatic transmissions: Regarding recreational towing or having your vehicle towed, 4x4 vehicles with electro[...]

Installing the snowplow Read the following instructions before installing a snowplow: • Front GA WR must not exceed 63% of the GVW . Add ballast weight to the back of the vehicle, if necessary . Refer to the Safety Compliance Certification Label to find your vehicle’ s front GA WR. • The Front Axle Accessory Reserve Capacity and the T ARC lis[...]

Removing snowplow After removing a snowplow from the vehicle, ensure the vehicle’ s front toe alignment and front ride height are within specification (reset if required). Snowplowing with your air bag-equipped vehicle Y our vehicle is equipped with a driver and passenger air bag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) The SRS is designed to activate[...]

4WD operation while plowing • Shift transfer case to 4x4 LOW (4WD Low) when plowing in small areas at speeds below 8 km/h (5 mph). • Shift transfer case to 4x4 HIGH (4WD High) when plowing larger areas or light snow at higher speeds. Do not exceed 24 km/h (15 mph). • Do not shift the transmission from a forward gear to R (Reverse) until the e[...]

GETTING ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE T o fully assist you should you have a vehicle concern, Ford Motor Company offers a complimentary roadside assistance program. This program is separate from the New V ehicle Limited W arranty . The service is available: • 24–hours, seven days a week • for the New V ehicle Limited W arranty period of three years or [...]

U.S. Ford or Mercury vehicle customers who require roadside assistance, call 1–800–241–3673; Lincoln vehicle customers call 1–800–521–4140. Canadian customers who require roadside assistance, call 1–800–665–2006. If you need to arrange roadside assistance for yourself, Ford Motor Company will reimburse a reasonable amount. T o obt[...]

This switch is located in the passenger’ s footwell, by the kick panel. T o reset the switch: 1. T urn the ignition OFF . 2. Check the fuel system for leaks. 3. If no leaks are apparent, reset the switch by pushing in on the reset button. 4. T urn the ignition ON. 5. W ait a few seconds and return the key to OFF . 6. Make another check of leaks. [...]

Standard fuse amperage rating and color COLOR Fuse rating Mini fuses Standard fuses Maxi fuses Cartridge maxi fuses Fuse link cartridge 2A Grey Grey — — — 3A Violet Violet — — — 4A Pink Pink — — — 5A T an T an — — — 7.5A Brown Brown — — — 10A Red Red — — — 15A Blue Blue — — — 20A Y ellow Y ellow Y ellow Blu[...]

T o remove a fuse use the fuse puller tool provided on the fuse panel cover . The fuses are coded as follows. Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description 1 15A* Adjustable pedals 2 — Not used 3 — Not used 4 20A* Power point - instrument panel 5 — Not used 6 20A* T railer tow turn/stop relay 7 30A* High bea[...]

Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description 12 20A* Cigar lighter / OBD II 13 5A* Power mirrors/switches 14 15A* Daytime running lamps (DRL) 15 — Not used 16 — Not used 17 15A* Exterior lamps 18 20A* T urn lamps/Brake on-off switch (high) 19 10A* Body security module/4x4 module 20 — Not used 21 — Not use[...]

Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description 39 — Not used 40 20A* Fuel pump 41 10A* Instrument cluster 42 15A* Delayed accessory 43 10A* Fog lamps 44 — Not used 45 10A* Ignition switch Run/Start feed 46 10A* Left-hand lowbeam 47 10A* Right-hand lowbeam 48 — Not used 101 30A** T railer tow electric brake 10[...]

Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description 212 — Not used 301 — Front blower motor relay 302 — Powertrain (EEC) relay 303 — Injector driver module relay (Diesel engine only) 304 — Not used 305 — T railer tow battery charge relay 306 — Delayed accessory relay 307 — Starter relay * Mini Fuses ** M[...]

If your vehicle is equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system, refer to T ire Pressure Monitoring System (if equipped) in the Maintenance and specifications section for important information before changing your tires. If the tire pressure monitoring system becomes damaged, it will no longer function. Location of the spare tire and tools The s[...]

2. Attach the spare tire lock key (A) to the jack handle (B). 3. Fully insert the jack handle through the bumper hole and into the guide tube. The key and lock will engage with a slight push and counterclockwise turn. Some resistance will be felt when turning the jack handle assembly . 4. T urn the handle counterclockwise and lower the spare tire u[...]

T o prevent the vehicle from moving when you change a tire, be sure the parking brake is set, then block (in both directions) the wheel that is diagonally opposite (other side and end of the vehicle) to the tire being changed. 2. T urn engine off and block the diagonally opposite wheel (block not provided). 3. Remove the jack, jack handle, lug wren[...]

The following steps apply to F250/F350 only: 6. Insert the hooked end of the jack handle into the jack and use the handle to slide the jack under the vehicle. 7. Position the jack according to the following guides: • Front (4x2) • Front passenger side (4x4) • Front driver side (4x4) Make sure the jack fits into the notched area next to the di[...]

• Rear Never use the front or rear differential as a jacking point. T o lessen the risk of personal injury , do not put any part of your body under the vehicle while changing a tire. Do not start the engine when your vehicle is on the jack. The jack is only meant for changing the tire. 8. T urn the jack handle clockwise until the wheel is complet[...]

The following steps apply to F350 Chassis Cab F450/F550 only: 12. Slide the notched end of the jack handle over the release valve and use the handle to slide the jack under the vehicle. Make sure the valve is closed by turning it clockwise. 13. Position the jack according to the following guides: • Front (4x2) F350 • Front (4x2) F450/550 • Fr[...]

• Front passenger side (4x4) • Rear 14. Insert the jack handle into the pump linkage. 15. Use an up-and-down motion with the jack handle to raise the wheel completely off the ground. Hydraulic jacks are equipped with a pressure release valve that prevents lifting loads which exceed the jack’ s rated capacity . 16. Remove the lug nuts with the[...]

The following steps apply to all vehicles: 19. Remove the jack and fully tighten the lug nuts in the order shown. 20. Stow the flat tire. Refer to Stowing the spare tire if the vehicle is equipped with a spare tire carrier . 21. Stow the jack, jack handle and lug wrench. Make sure the jack is securely fastened so it does not rattle when driving. 22[...]

Stowing the flat/spare tire 1. Lay the tire on the ground with the valve stem facing in the direction specified on the T ire Changing Instructions located with the jack hardware. 2. Slide the wheel partially under the vehicle and install the retainer through the wheel center . Pull on the cable to align the components at the end of the cable. 3. T [...]

1. Use only a 12–volt supply to start your vehicle. 2. Do not disconnect the battery of the disabled vehicle as this could damage the vehicle’ s electrical system. 3. Park the booster vehicle close to the hood of the disabled vehicle making sure the two vehicles do not touch. Set the parking brake on both vehicles and stay clear of the engine c[...]

3. Connect the negative (-) cable to the negative (-) terminal of the assisting battery . 4. Make the final connection of the negative (-) cable to an exposed metal part of the stalled vehicle’ s engine, away from the battery and the carburetor/fuel injection system. Do not use fuel lines, engine rocker covers or the intake manifold as grounding [...]

2. Start the engine of the disabled vehicle. 3. Once the disabled vehicle has been started, run both engines for an additional three minutes before disconnecting the jumper cables. Removing the jumper cables Remove the jumper cables in the reverse order that they were connected. 1. Remove the jumper cable from the ground metal surface. Note: In the[...]

3. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of the booster vehicle’ s battery . 4. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of the disabled vehicle’ s battery . After the disabled vehicle has been started and the jumper cables removed, allow it to idle for several minutes so the engine computer can relearn its idle c[...]

WRECKER TOWING If you need to have your vehicle towed, contact a professional towing service or , if you are a member , your roadside assistance center . On 4x2 vehicles, it is acceptable to tow the vehicle with the front wheels on the ground and the rear wheels off the ground using a wheel lift or a slingbelt with T -hooks. On 4x4 vehicles, it is [...]

An alternative for towing a 4x4 vehicle is to: • put the transfer case in neutral. On manual 4WD systems, put the 4WD shift lever in N (Neutral); on electronic shift on the fly 4WD systems, press the 2WD portion of the 4WD control. • unlock the front hub locks (refer to Four wheel drive [4WD] Operation [if equipped] in the Driving chapter). •[...]

GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED At home Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada have authorized dealerships to service your vehicle. It is preferred that you return to the authorized dealer where your vehicle was purchased when warranty repairs are needed. However , you may also take your vehicle to another Ford Motor Company or Ford of Canada dealersh[...]

In Canada: Customer Relationship Centre Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited P .O. Box 2000 Oakville, Ontario L6J 5E4 1-800-565-3673 (FORD) www .ford.ca If you own a Lincoln vehicle and are away from home when your vehicle needs service, or if you need more help than the dealership could provide, after following the steps described above, contact [...]

In some states (in the U.S.) you must directly notify Ford in writing before pursuing remedies under your state’ s warranty laws. Ford is also allowed a final repair attempt in some states. In the United States, a warranty dispute must be submitted to the Dispute Settlement Board before taking action under the Magnuson-Moss W arranty Act, or to t[...]

• available free to owners and lessees of qualifying Ford Motor Company vehicles. The Dispute Settlement Board may not be available in all states. Ford Motor Company reserves the right to change eligibility limitations, modify procedures and/or to discontinue this service without notice and without incurring obligations per applicable state law .[...]

Board membership The Board consists of: • Three consumer representatives • A Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealership representative Consumer candidates for Board membership are recruited and trained by an independent consulting firm. The dealership Board member is chosen from Ford and Lincoln Mercury dealership management, recognized for their busin[...]

before the Board, this is not a requirement and the Board will decide the case whether or not an oral presentation is made. An oral presentation may be requested by the Board as well. Making a decision Board members review all available information related to each complaint, including oral presentations, and arrive at a fair and impartial decision.[...]

The CAMV AP program is a straight-forward and relatively speedy alternative to resolve a disagreement when all other efforts to produce a settlement have failed. This procedure is without cost to you and is designed to eliminate the need for lengthy and expensive legal proceedings. In the CAMV AP program, impartial third-party arbitrators conduct h[...]

If you are in another foreign country , contact the nearest Ford dealership. If the dealership employees cannot help you, they can direct you to the nearest Ford affiliate office. If you buy your vehicle in North America and then relocate outside of the U.S. or Canada, register your vehicle identification number (VIN) and new address with Ford Moto[...]

California Civil Code Section 1793.22(b) presumes that the manufacturer has had a reasonable number of attempts to conform the vehicle to its applicable express warranties if, within the first 18 months of ownership of a new vehicle or the first 29,000 km (18,000 miles), whichever occurs first: 1. T wo or more repair attempts are made on the same n[...]

W ASHING THE EXTERIOR W ash your vehicle regularly with cool or lukewarm water and a neutral Ph shampoo, such as Detail W ash (ZC-3–A), which is available from your dealer . • Never use strong household detergents or soap, such as dish washing or laundry liquid. These products can discolor and spot painted surfaces. • Never wash a vehicle tha[...]

PAINT CHIPS Y our dealer has touch-up paint and sprays to match your vehicle’ s color . T ake your color code (printed on a sticker in the driver’ s door jam) to your dealer to ensure you get the correct color . • Remove particles such as bird droppings, tree sap, insect deposits, tar spots, road salt and industrial fallout before repairing p[...]

• Never wash or rinse the engine while it is running; water in the running engine may cause internal damage. PLASTIC (NON-PAINTED) EXTERIOR PARTS Use only approved products to clean plastic parts. These products are available from your dealer . • For routine cleaning, use Detail W ash (ZC-3–A). • If tar or grease spots are present, use Ford[...]

INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CLUSTER LENS Clean the instrument panel with a damp cloth, then dry with a dry cloth. • A void cleaners or polish that increase the gloss of the upper portion of the instrument panel. The dull finish in this area helps protect the driver from undesirable windshield reflection. Do not use chemical solvents or strong detergents[...]

LEATHER SEATS (IF EQUIPPED) Y our leather seating surfaces have a clear , protective coating over the leather . • T o clean, use a soft cloth with Motorcraft Deluxe Leather and Vinyl Cleaner (ZC-11–A). Dry the area with a soft cloth. • T o help maintain its resiliency and color , use the Motorcraft Deluxe Leather Care Kit (ZC-11–D), availab[...]

Motorcraft Carlite Glass Cleaner (Canada only) (CXC-100) Motorcraft Spot and Stain Remover (ZC-14) Motorcraft T ire Detailer (ZC-28) Motorcraft T riple Clean (ZC-13) Motorcraft Ultra-Clear Spray Glass Cleaner (not available in Canada) (ZC-23) Motorcraft Engine Shampoo and Degreaser (ZC-20) * May be sold with the Motorcraft name Cleaning 195[...]

SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS T o help you service your vehicle: • W e highlight do-it-yourself items in the engine compartment for easy location. • W e provide a scheduled maintenance guide which makes tracking routine service easy . If your vehicle requires professional service, your dealership can provide the necessary parts and service. Check you[...]

Working with the engine on • Automatic transmission: 1. Set the parking brake and shift to P (Park). 2. Block the wheels. • Manual transmission: 1. Set the parking brake, depress the clutch and place the gearshift in N (Neutral). 2. Block the wheels. Note: Do not start your engine with the air cleaner removed and do not remove it while the engi[...]

IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT 5.4L V8/6.8L V10 gasoline engines Refer to the 7.3 Liter Power Stroke Direct Injection T urbo Diesel Owner’ s Guide Supplement for diesel engine component locations. 1. Engine oil dipstick 2. Clutch fluid reservoir (manual transmission) 3. Brake fluid reservoir 4. Power steering fluid reservoir 5. [...]

WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID Add fluid to fill the reservoir if the level is low . In very cold weather , do not fill the reservoir completely . Only use a washer fluid that meets Ford specification WSB-M8B16–A2. Refer to Lubricant specifications in this chapter . State or local regulations on volatile organic compounds may restrict the use of methano[...]

5. Locate and carefully remove the engine oil level indicator (dipstick). 6. W ipe the indicator clean. Insert the indicator fully , then remove it again. • If the oil level is between the MIN and MAX marks, the oil level is acceptable. DO NOT ADD OIL. • If the oil level is below the MIN mark, add enough oil to raise the level within the MIN-MA[...]

3. Recheck the engine oil level. Make sure the oil level is not above the MAX mark on the engine oil level indicator (dipstick). 4. Install the indicator and ensure it is fully seated. 5. Fully install the engine oil filler cap by turning the filler cap clockwise 1/4 of a turn until three clicks are heard or until the cap is fully seated. T o avoid[...]

BATTERY Y our vehicle is equipped with a Motorcraft maintenance-free battery which normally does not require additional water during its life of service. However , for severe usage or in high temperature climates, check the battery electrolyte level. Refer to the scheduled maintenance guide for the service interval schedules. Keep the electrolyte l[...]

When lifting a plastic-cased battery , excessive pressure on the end walls could cause acid to flow through the vent caps, resulting in personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or battery . Lift the battery with a battery carrier or with your hands on opposite corners. Keep batteries out of reach of children. Batteries contain sulfuric acid. A [...]

• Always dispose of automotive batteries in a responsible manner . Follow your local authorized standards for disposal. Call your local authorized recycling center to find out more about recycling automotive batteries. ENGINE COOLANT Checking engine coolant The concentration and level of engine coolant should be checked at the mileage intervals l[...]

When the engine is cold, check the level of the engine coolant in the reservoir . • The engine coolant should be at the “cold fill level” or within the “cold fill range” as listed on the engine coolant reservoir (depending upon application). • Refer to the Scheduled Maintenance Guide for service interval schedules. • Be sure to read a[...]

Do not put engine coolant in the windshield washer fluid container . If sprayed on the windshield, engine coolant could make it difficult to see through the windshield. The cooling system in your vehicle is filled with either green-colored Motorcraft Premium Engine Coolant meeting Ford specification ESE-M97B44–A or yellow-colored Motorcraft Premi[...]

For vehicles with overflow coolant systems with a non-pressurized cap on the coolant recovery system, add coolant to the coolant recovery reservoir when the engine is cool. Add the proper mixture of coolant and water to the “cold full” level. For all other vehicles, which have a coolant degas system with a pressurized cap, or if it is necessary[...]

Recycled engine coolant Ford Motor Company recommends the use of a recycled engine coolant produced by Ford-approved processes in vehicles originally equipped with Motorcraft Premium Engine Coolant (green-colored). However , not all coolant recycling processes produce coolant that meets Ford specification ESE-M97B44–A. Use of such coolant may har[...]

• Decreased engine coolant concentrations below 40% will decrease the corrosion protection characteristics of the engine coolant and may cause engine damage. • Decreased engine coolant concentrations below 40% will decrease the freeze protection characteristics of the engine coolant and may cause engine damage. • Refer to the chart on the coo[...]

Once the engine temperature cools, the engine can be re-started. T ake your vehicle to a service facility as soon as possible to minimize engine damage. When fail-safe mode is activated Y ou have limited engine power when in the fail-safe mode, so drive the vehicle with caution. The vehicle will not be able to maintain high-speed operation and the [...]

Automotive fuels can cause serious injury or death if misused or mishandled. Gasoline may contain benzene, which is a cancer -causing agent. Observe the following guidelines when handling automotive fuel: • Extinguish all smoking materials and any open flames before fueling your vehicle. • Always turn off the vehicle before fueling. • Automot[...]

When refueling always shut the engine off and never allow sparks or open flames near the filler neck. Never smoke while refueling. Fuel vapor is extremely hazardous under certain conditions. Care should be taken to avoid inhaling excess fumes. The flow of fuel through a fuel pump nozzle can produce static electricity , which can cause a fire if fue[...]

be void for any damage to the fuel tank or fuel system if the correct genuine Ford or Motorcraft fuel filler cap is not used. The fuel system may be under pressure. If the fuel filler cap is venting vapor or if you hear a hissing sound, wait until it stops before completely removing the fuel filler cap. Otherwise, fuel may spray out and injure you [...]

in the United States) because it may cause these problems to become more pronounced. If the problems persist, see your dealer or a qualified service technician. It should not be necessary to add any aftermarket products to your fuel tank if you continue to use high quality fuel of the recommended octane rating. Aftermarket products could cause dama[...]

Replace the fuel filter with an authorized Motorcraft part. The customer warranty may be void for any damage to the fuel system if an authorized Motorcraft fuel filter is not used. ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY Measuring techniques Y our best source of information about actual fuel economy is you, the driver . Y ou must gather information as accu[...]

• Have the vehicle loading and distribution the same every time. Y our results will be most accurate if your filling method is consistent. Calculating fuel economy 1. Fill the fuel tank completely and record the initial odometer reading (in kilometers or miles). 2. Each time you fill the tank, record the amount of fuel added (in liters or gallons[...]

• Revving the engine before turning it off may reduce fuel economy . • Using the air conditioner or defroster may reduce fuel economy . • Y ou may want to turn off the speed control in hilly terrain if unnecessary shifting between third and fourth gear occurs. Unnecessary shifting of this type could result in reduced fuel economy . • W armi[...]

• Four -wheel-drive operation (if equipped) is less fuel efficient than two-wheel-drive operation. • Close windows for high speed driving. EP A window sticker Every new vehicle should have the EP A window sticker . Contact your dealer if the window sticker is not supplied with your vehicle. The EP A window sticker should be your guide for the f[...]

Exhaust leaks may result in entry of harmful and potentially lethal fumes into the passenger compartment. Do not make any unauthorized changes to your vehicle or engine. By law , vehicle owners and anyone who manufactures, repairs, services, sells, leases, trades vehicles, or supervises a fleet of vehicles are not permitted to intentionally remove [...]

CHECKING AND ADDING POWER STEERING FLUID Check the power steering fluid. Refer to the scheduled maintenance guide for the service interval schedules. If adding fluid is necessary , use only MERCON 威 AT F. Check the fluid level when it is at ambient temperature, 20° – 80° F (-7° – 25° C): 1. Check the fluid level on the dipstick. It should[...]

BRAKE FLUID Checking and adding brake fluid Brake fluid should be checked and refilled as needed. Refer to the scheduled maintenance guide for the service interval schedules. 1. Clean the reservoir cap before removal to prevent dirt or water from entering the reservoir . 2. Visually inspect the fluid level. 3. If necessary , add brake fluid from a [...]

Brake fluid is toxic. If brake fluid contacts the eyes, flush eyes with running water for 15 minutes. Seek medical if irritation persists. If taken internally , drink water and induce vomiting. Seek medical attention immediately . During normal operation, the fluid level in the clutch reservoir should remain constant or rise slightly . If the fluid[...]

operated for an extended period at high speeds, in city traffic during hot weather or pulling a trailer , the vehicle should be turned off for about 30 minutes to allow fluid to cool before checking. 1. Drive the vehicle 30 km (20 miles) or until it reaches normal operating temperature. 2. Park the vehicle on a level surface and engage the parking [...]

The transmission fluid should be in this range if at normal operating temperature (66°C-77°C [150°F-170°F]). The transmission fluid should be in this range if at ambient temperature (10°C-35°C [50°F-95°F]). High fluid level Fluid levels above the safe range may result in transmission failure. An overfill condition of transmission fluid may [...]

Do not use supplemental transmission fluid additives, treatments or cleaning agents. The use of these materials may affect transmission operation and result in damage to internal transmission components. Checking and adding manual transmission fluid (if equipped) 1. Clean the filler plug. 2. Remove the filler plug and inspect the fluid level. 3. Fl[...]

Checking and adding transfer case fluid (if equipped) 1. Clean the filler plug. 2. Remove the filler plug and inspect the fluid level. 3. Add only enough fluid through the filler opening so that the fluid level is at the bottom of the opening. Use only fluid that meets Ford specifications. Refer to Lubricant Specifications in this chapter . DRIVELI[...]

Note: Do not start your engine with the air cleaner removed and do not remove it while the engine is running. Changing the air filter element (gasoline engines only) 1. Loosen the clamp that secures the air filter element in place. 2. Carefully separate the two halves of the air filter housing. 3. Remove the air filter element from the open end of [...]

• T readwear 200 T raction AA T emperature A These T ire Quality Grades are determined by standards that the United States Department of T ransportation has set. T ire Quality Grades apply to new pneumatic tires for use on passenger cars. They do not apply to deep tread, winter -type snow tires, space-saver or temporary use spare tires, tires wit[...]

which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor V ehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law . The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded. Excessive speed, underinfl[...]

Tire inflation information The F450 and F550 vehicles are equipped with a tire that is an all-steel radial. All-steel radial tires utilize steel cords in the sidewalls, and also require increased inflation pressures of up to 95 psi. As such, they cannot be treated like normal light truck tires. T ire service, including adjusting tire pressure, must[...]

• Four tire rotation • Five tire rotation Maintenance and Specifications 231[...]

• DRW – Six tire rotation If you vehicle is equipped with dual rear wheels it is recommended that front and rear tires (in pairs) be rotated only side to side, with the rear tires maintaining original vehicle position. After tire rotation, inflation pressures must be adjusted for the tires new positions in accordance with vehicle requirements. [...]

Make sure that all replacement tires are of the same size, type, load-carrying capacity and tread design (e.g., “All T errain”, “T ouring”, etc.), as originally offered by Ford. Do not replace your tires with “high performance” tires or larger size tires. Failure to follow these precautions, your vehicle handling may be adversely effect[...]

MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS Component* 5.4L V8 engine 6.8L V10 engine Air filter element F A-1634 F A-1634 Fuel filter FG-986B FG-986B Oil filter FL-820-S FL-820-S PCV valve EV -233 EV -233 Battery (Standard) BXT -65-650 BXT -65-650 Battery (Optional) BXT -65-750 BXT -65-750 Spark plugs-platinum** AGSF-22W AGSF-22W *Refer to the 7.3 Liter Power Stroke [...]

Fluid Ford Part Name Application Capacity Brake fluid (and clutch fluid-if equipped) Motorcraft High Performance DOT 3 Motor V ehicle Brake Fluid All Fill to line or step (for clutch) on reservoir Engine coolant 3 Motorcraft Premium Engine Coolant (green-colored) or Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant (yellow-colored) 5.4L V8 engine with A/C 25.[...]

Fluid Ford Part Name Application Capacity Fuel tank N/A Mid-ship tank (optional on Chassis Cab) 71.9L (19.0 gallons) Right side saddle mounted tank (optional on Chassis Cab) 87.1L (23.0 gallons) Short box 109.8L (29.0 gallons) Long box 143.9L (38.0 gallons) Aft axle 151.4L (40.0 gallons) Power steering fluid Motorcraft MERCON 威 AT F All Fill to l[...]

3 Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle. 4 Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. T ransmission fluid requirements are indicated on the dipstick or on the dipstick handle. Check the container to verify the fluid being added is of the correct type. Refer to your scheduled maintenance guide to determine the correc[...]

Item Ford part name or equivalent Ford part number Ford specification Rear axle Motorcraft SAE 75W -140 High Performance Synthetic Rear Axle Lube 1 XY -75W140–QL WSL-M2C192-A Motorcraft SAE 75W -90 Synthetic Rear Axle Lubricant XY -75W90–GLS – Motorcraft SAE 80W -90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant (Dana 135 axles) 1 XY -80W90-QL WSP-M2C197-A Brak[...]

Item Ford part name or equivalent Ford part number Ford specification Hinges, latches, striker plates, fuel filler door hinge and seat tracks Multi-Purpose Grease XG—4 or XL-5 ESR-M1C159-A or ESB-M1C93–B Lock cylinders Motorcraft penetrating and lock lubricant XL-1 none T ransmission /steering/parking brake linkages and pivots, brake and clutch[...]

T raction-Lok axles. Ford design rear axles contain a synthetic lubricant that does not require changing unless the axle has been submerged in water . Dana rear axles also contain a synthetic lubricant but do require a change. Refer to your “Service Guide” for change intervals on Dana rear axles. 2 Ensure the correct automatic transmission flui[...]

VEHICLE DIMENSIONS F250–Regular and Super Cab Dimension Body style Regular Cab 4x2 Regular Cab 4x4 Super Cab 4x2 Super Cab 4x4 (1) Overall height 1935 mm (76.2 in) 2 005 mm (78.9 in) 1 943 mm (76.5 in) d 2 008 mm (79.0 in) d (2) T rack (Front / Rear) 1 736 mm (68.3 in) / 1 729 mm (68 in) 1 736 mm (68.3 in) / 1 729.3 mm (68 in) 1 736 mm (68.3 in) [...]

F250-Crew Cab Dimension Body style Crew Cab 4x2/ Short box Crew Cab 4x4/ Short box Crew Cab 4x2/ Long box Crew Cab 4x4/ Long box (1) Overall height 1960 mm (77.2 in) 2 027 mm (79.8 in) 1 957 mm (77.0 in) 2 022 mm (76.6 in) (2) T rack (Front / Rear) 1 736 mm (68.3 in) / 1 729 mm (68.1 in) 1 736 mm (68.3 in) / 1 729 mm (68.1 in) 1 736 mm (68.3 in) / [...]

F350–except Crew Cab Dimension Body style Chassis Cab — Regular Cab Chassis Cab — Super Cab Regular Cab Style Side Super Cab Style Side (1) Overall height 1 924 mm (75.7 in) a 1 912 mm (75.2 in) b 2 028 mm (79.8 in) c 2 031 mm (80.0 in) d 1 928 mm (75.9 in) a 1 931 mm (76.0 in) b 2 029 mm (79.9 in) c 2 019 mm (79.5 in) d 1 938 mm (76.3 in) a [...]

Dimension Body style Chassis Cab — Regular Cab Chassis Cab — Super Cab Regular Cab Style Side Super Cab Style Side (4) Wheelbase 3 576 mm (140.8 in) 4 186 mm (164.8 in) 4 110 mm (161.8 in) 3 480 mm (137.0 in) 3 602 mm (141.8 in) e / 4 014 mm (158.0 in) f (5) Overall length 5 733 mm (225.7 in) a,b,c,d / 6 343 (249.7 in) b,d 6 267 mm (246.7 in) 5[...]

Dimension Body style Crew chassis Cab Crew cab-short box Crew cab — long box (2b) T rack — Rear 1 729 mm (68.1 in) a,c / 1 803 mm (74.0 in) b,d 1 729 mm (68.1 in) a,c / 1 880 mm (74.0 in) b,d 1 729 mm (68.1 in) a,c / 1 880 mm (74.0 in) b,d (3) Overall width 2 031 mm (79.9 in) a,c / 2 304 mm (90.7 in) b / 2 329 mm (91.7 in) d 2 031 mm (79.9 in) [...]

Dimension Body style Regular Cab Chassis 4x2 Regular Cab Chassis 4x4 Super Cab Chassis 4x2/4x4 Crew Cab Chassis 4x2/4x4 (2) T rack (Front / Rear) 1 736 mm (68.4 in) / 1 880 mm (74.0 in) 1 736 mm (68.4 in) / 1880 mm (74.0 in) 1 736 mm (68.4 in) / 1 889 mm (74.3 in) 1 736 mm (68.4 in) / 1 880 mm (74.0 in) (3) Overall width 2 377 mm (93.6 in) 2 377 mm[...]

F550 Dimension Body style Regular Cab Chassis Cab 4x2 Regular Cab Chassis Cab 4x4 Crew Cab Chassis Cab 4x2 Crew Cab Chassis Cab 4x4 (1) Overall height 2 076 mm (81.7 in) a 2 068 mm (81.4 in) b,c 2 059 mm (81.1 in) d 2 075 mm (81.7 in) a 2 063 mm (81.2 in) b 2 059 mm (81.1 in) c 2 049 mm (80.7 in) d 2 067 mm (81.4 in) 2 066 mm (81.3 in) (2) T rack ([...]

Dimension Body style Regular Cab Chassis Cab 4x2 Regular Cab Chassis Cab 4x4 Crew Cab Chassis Cab 4x2 Crew Cab Chassis Cab 4x4 (5) Overall length 5 733 mm (225.7 in) a 6 343 mm (249.7 in) b 6 952 mm (273.7 in) c 7 257 mm (285.7 in) d 5 733 mm (225.7 in) a 6 343 mm (249.7 in) b 6 952 mm (273.7 in) c 7 257 mm (285.7 in) d 6 632 mm (261.1 in) e 7 241 [...]

IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE Certification label The National Highway T raffic Safety Administration Regulations require that a Certification label be affixed to a vehicle and prescribe where the Certification label may be located. The Certification label is located on the front door latch pillar on the driver’ s side. 5 4 Maintenance and Specificati[...]

V ehicle identification number (VIN) The vehicle identification number is attached to a metal tag and is located on the driver side instrument panel. (Please note that in the graphic XXXX is representative of your vehicle identification number .) 1. W orld manufacturer identifier 2. Brake type and gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) 3. V ehicle line[...]

FORD ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE A wide selection of genuine Ford accessories are available for your vehicle through your local authorized Ford, Lincoln, Mercury or Ford of Canada dealer . These quality accessories have been specifically engineered to fulfill your automotive needs; they are custom designed to complement the style and aerodynamic a[...]

T ravel equipment Adjustable T owing System Auto headlamp system with Daytime Running Lights (DRL) Bed T ent Box Aluminum Rack cargo storage systems Daytime running lights (DRL) Electrochromic inside mirror with compass Electrochromic inside mirror with compass and temperature display Fog lights Battery W armer Highway safety and first aid kit Off [...]

Carpet floor mats Cap (hard, color keyed – Leer supplier branded) Cap (commercial – Leer supplier branded) Cleaners, waxes and polishes Diamond plate bed rail caps Diamond plate front box protection Diamond plate splash guards Diamond plate tool box Door edge guards Fender flares Flat splash guards Front end covers (full) Hood deflectors Leathe[...]

For maximum vehicle performance, keep the following information in mind when adding accessories or equipment to your vehicle: • When adding accessories, equipment, passengers and luggage to your vehicle, do not exceed the total weight capacity of the vehicle or of the front or rear axle (GVWR or GA WR as indicated on the Safety compliance certifi[...]

A Accessory delay .......................... 48 Air bag supplemental restraint system .......................................... 82 and child safety seats .............. 83 description ................................ 82 disposal ...................................... 86 driver air bag ............................ 84 indicator light ...............[...]

washing .................................... 190 waxing ..................................... 190 wheels ...................................... 191 wiper blades ............................ 192 woodtone trim ........................193 Clutch fluid .......................................... 221 operation while driving ..........112 recommended shif[...]

refill capacities ........................ 234 specifications ..................237, 240 Exhaust fumes .......................... 105 F Fail safe cooling ........................ 209 Fluid capacities .........................234 Foglamps ..................................... 37 Four -Wheel Drive vehicles ....... 116 driving off road ...............[...]

Instrument panel cleaning ................................... 193 cluster ........................................ 10 lighting up panel and interior ....................................... 38 J Jump-starting your vehicle ......174 K Keyless entry system autolock ..................................... 63 Keys positions of the ignition ......... 101 L[...]

fluid, specifications ......... 237, 240 Preparing to drive your vehicle ...............................108 R Radio .......................... 17, 19, 22, 26 Relays ........................................ 160 Remote entry system ................. 60 illuminated entry ...................... 63 locking/unlocking doors ........... 58 Reverse sensing [...]

fluid, checking and adding (manual) ................................. 225 fluid, refill capacities .............. 234 lubricant specifications .. 237, 240 manual operation .................... 112 T urn signal ..................................38 V V ehicle dimensions ................... 241 V ehicle Identification Number (VIN) ....................[...]

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