Ford 2009 F-250 manuale d’uso

Introduction 4 Instrument Cluster 14 W arning lights and chimes 14 Gauges 21 Entertainment Systems 26 AM/FM stereo 26 AM/FM stereo with CD 28 AM/FM stereo with in-dash six CD 35 Auxiliary input jack 42 USB port 44 Satellite radio information 48 Family entertainment system 51 Navigation system 79 SYNC 威 79 Climate Controls 80 Heater only 80 Manual[...]

Locks and Security 155 Keys 155 Locks 155 Anti-theft system 167 Seating and Safety Restraints 171 Seating 171 Safety restraints 180 Airbags 192 Child restraints 201 Tires, Wheels and Loading 224 T ire information 226 T ire inflation 229 T ire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) 244 V ehicle loading 255 T railer towing 261 T railer brake controller -i[...]

Customer Assistance 350 Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) 356 Reporting safety defects (Canada only) 357 Cleaning 358 Maintenance and Specifications 368 Engine compartment 370 Engine oil 373 Battery 376 Engine coolant 378 Fuel information 384 Air filter(s) 402 Part numbers 403 Maintenance product specifications and capacities 405 Engine data 409[...]

CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations on acquiring your new Ford. Please take the time to get well acquainted with your vehicle by reading this handbook. The more you know and understand about your vehicle, the greater the safety and pleasure you will derive from driving it. For more information on Ford Motor Company and its products visit the following [...]

SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION W arning symbols in this guide How can you reduce the risk of personal injury to yourself or others? 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 symbols on your vehicle When you see this symbol, i[...]

BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE Y our vehicle does not need an extensive break-in. T ry not to drive continuously at the same speed for the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) of new vehicle operation. V ary your speed frequently in order to give the moving parts a chance to break in. Drive your new vehicle at least 1,000 miles (1,600 km) before towing a trailer[...]

Event Data Recording Other modules in your vehicle — event data recorders — are capable of collecting and storing data during a crash or near crash event. The recorded information may assist in the investigation of such an event. The modules may record information about both the vehicle and the occupants, potentially including information such [...]

V ehicle Modification Data Recording Some aftermarket products may cause severe engine and/or transmission damage; refer to the What is not covered section in The new vehicle limited warranty for your vehicle chapter of your vehicle’ s W arranty Guide for more information. Some vehicles are equipped with Powertrain Control Systems that can detect[...]

Cell phone use The use of Mobile Communications Equipment has become increasingly important in the conduct of business and personal affairs. However , drivers must not compromise their own or others’ safety when using such equipment. Mobile Communications can enhance personal safety and security when appropriately used, particularly in emergency [...]

Using your vehicle with a snowplow For more information and guidelines for using your vehicle with a snowplow , refer to the Driving chapter . Using your vehicle as an ambulance If your light truck is equipped with the Ford Ambulance Preparation Package, it may be utilized as an ambulance. Ford urges ambulance manufacturers to follow the recommenda[...]

Using your vehicle as a stationary power source (PTO) Refer to the Driving chapter for more information and guidelines for operating a vehicle equipped with an aftermarket power take-off system. Export unique (Non–United States/Canada) vehicle specific information For your particular global region, your vehicle may be equipped with features and o[...]

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 Airbag - Front Airbag - Side Child Seat Lower Anchor Child Seat T ether Anchor Brake System Anti-Lock Brake System Parking Brake System Brake Fluid - Non-Petroleum Based Parking Aid System Stability Control System[...]

V ehicle Symbol Glossary Power W indows Front/Rear Power W indow Lockout Child Safety Door Lock/Unlock Interior Luggage Compartment Release 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 Correct Flu[...]

W ARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES V ehicles equipped with a manual transmission V ehicles equipped with an automatic transmission 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Instrument Cluster 14[...]

Harley-Davidson vehicles 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 bulbs work. If any light remains on[...]

chapter . If the light is blinking, engine misfire is occurring which could damage your catalytic converter . Drive in a moderate fashion (avoid heavy acceleration and deceleration) and have your vehicle serviced immediately by your authorized dealer . W ARNING: Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatures could damage the cataly[...]

Airbag readiness: If this light fails to illuminate when ignition is turned to on, continues to flash or remains on, have the system serviced immediately by your authorized dealer . A chime will sound when there is a malfunction in the indicator light. Safety belt: Reminds you to fasten your safety belt. A Belt-Minder 威 chime will also sound to r[...]

transmission problem has been detected and shifting may be restricted. If the light remains on, have the system serviced immediately by your authorized dealer . T raction Control™ (R TT) (if equipped): Displays when the T raction Control™ system is active. If the light remains on, have the system serviced immediately by your authorized dealer .[...]

T ransmission T ow/Haul Feature (automatic transmission) (if equipped): The T ow Haul light remains illuminated as long as the T ow/Haul feature is activated. Refer to the Driving chapter for transmission function and operation. If the light remains illuminated and will not cancel using the T ow/Haul switch located on the end of the gear shift leve[...]

Diesel warning lights: • Glow plug pre-heat • W a t e ri nf u e l • Low oil pressure Key-in-ignition warning chime: Sounds when the key is left in the ignition in the off or accessory position and the driver’ s door is opened. Headlamps on warning chime: Sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are on, the ignition is off (the key is not [...]

GAUGES Speedometer: Indicates the current vehicle speed. Standard instrument cluster Harley-Davidson instrument cluster 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Instrument Cluster 21[...]

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 engine and let the engine cool. W ARNING: Never remove the[...]

Standard instrument cluster Harley-Davidson instrument cluster Engine hour meter (if equipped): Registers the accumulated time the engine has been running. Press and release the message center INFO button until this is displayed. Engine oil pressure gauge: Indicates engine oil pressure. The needle should stay in the normal operating range (between [...]

Fuel gauge: Indicates approximately how much fuel is left in the fuel tank (when the ignition is in the on position). The fuel gauge may vary slightly when the vehicle is in motion or on a grade. The FUEL icon and arrow indicates which side of the vehicle the fuel filler door is located. Refer to Filling the tank in the Maintenance and Specificatio[...]

Y ellow area (warning) — the transmission fluid is higher than normal operating temperature. This can be caused by special operation conditions (i.e. snowplowing, towing or off road use). Refer to Special Operating Conditions in the scheduled maintenance information for instructions. Operating the transmission for extended periods of time with th[...]

AUDIO SYSTEMS AM/FM stereo system (if equipped) W ARNING: Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, accident and injury . Ford strongly recommends that drivers use extreme caution when using any device that may take their focus off the road. The driver’ s primary responsibility is the safe operation of their vehicle. Only us[...]

2. AUDIO: Press AUDIO repeatedly to gain access to the following settings: TREB (T reble): Press AUDIO to reach the treble setting. Use / / SEEK . BASS (Bass): Press AUDIO to reach the bass setting. Use / / SEEK . BAL (Balance): Press AUDIO to reach the balance setting. Use / / SEEK to adjust between the left and right speakers. Setting the clock: [...]

7. CLK (Clock): Press CLK to toggle between the clock and radio frequency . AM/FM stereo single CD/satellite compatible sound system (if equipped) W ARNING: Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, accident and injury . Ford strongly recommends that drivers use extreme caution when using any device that may take their focus o[...]

In satellite radio mode (if equipped) , press / to tune to the next/previous channel. Satellite radio is available only with a valid SIRIUS radio subscription. Check with your authorized dealer for availability . 2. (Phone): If your vehicle is equipped with SYNC, press to access SYNC PHONE features. For further information, please refer to suppleme[...]

• DELETE SONG: Press OK to delete a song title from the system’ s memory . Press / to cycle through the saved songs. When the song title appears in the display that you would like to delete, press OK. The song will appear in the display for confirmation. Press OK again and the display will read SONG DELETED. If you do not want to delete the cur[...]

F ADE: Press MENU to reach the fade setting. Use / / SEEK, SEEK to adjust the audio between the back (B) and front (F) speakers. SPEEDVOL (Speed sensitive volume, if equipped): Press MENU to reach the SPEEDVOL setting. Radio volume automatically gets louder with increasing vehicle speed to compensate for road and wind noise. Use / / SEEK, SEEK to a[...]

5. SEEK: In radio mode, press / to access the previous/next strong station. In CD/MP3 mode, press / to access the previous/next CD/MP3 track. In satellite radio mode (if equipped), press SEEK, SEEK to seek to the previous/next channel. If a specific category is selected, (Jazz, Rock, News, etc.), press SEEK, SEEK to seek to the previous/next channe[...]

8. FOLDER : In folder mode, press FOLDER to access next folder on MP3 discs, if available. 9. FOLDER: In folder mode, press FOLDER to access the previous folder on MP3 discs, if available. 10. FF (Fast forward): Press FF to manually advance in a CD/MP3 track. 11. REW (Rewind): Press REW to manually reverse in a CD/MP3 track. 12. Memory presets: T o[...]

In satellite radio mode (if equipped), press and hold to hear a brief sampling of the next channels. Press again to stop. In CA TEGORY MODE, press SCAN to hear a brief sampling of the channels in the selected category . Press again to stop. Satellite radio is available only with a valid SIRIUS radio subscription. Check with your authorized dealer f[...]

Premium/Audiophile in-dash six CD/MP3/satellite compatible sound system (if equipped) W ARNING: Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, accident and injury . Ford strongly recommends that drivers use extreme caution when using any device that may take their focus off the road. The driver’ s primary responsibility is the sa[...]

Satellite radio is available only with a valid SIRIUS radio subscription. Check with your authorized dealer for availability . 2. (Phone): If your vehicle is equipped with SYNC, press to access SYNC PHONE features. For further information, please refer to supplemental information on SYNC included with your vehicle. If your vehicle is not equipped w[...]

song appears in the display that you would like to delete, press OK. The song will appear in the display for confirmation. Press OK again and the display will read SONG DELETED. If you do not want to delete the currently listed song, press / to select either RETURN or CANCEL. Note: If there are no songs presently saved, the display will read NO SON[...]

T o view the station name or type: When the desired category appears in the display , press TEXT/SCAN to toggle between displaying the station type (COUNTRY , ROCK, etc.) or the station name (WYCD, WXYZ, etc.). BASS: Press MENU to reach the bass setting. Use / / SEEK, SEEK to adjust. TREB (T reble): Press MENU to reach the treble setting. Use / / S[...]

COMPRESS (Compression): A vailable only in CD/MP3 mode. Press MENU until COMPRESS ON/OFF appears in the display . Use / / SEEK, SEEK to toggle ON/OFF . When COMPRESS is ON, the system will bring soft and loud CD passages together for a more consistent listening level. 4. AUX: Press repeatedly to cycle through FES/DVD (if equipped), LINE IN (Auxilia[...]

7. SHUFFLE: In CD/MP3 mode, press SHUFFLE to engage shuffle mode. SHUFFLE ON will appear in the display . If you wish to engage shuffle mode right away , press SEEK to begin random play . Otherwise, random play will begin when the current track is finished playing. CD SHUF will appear in the display . T o disengage, press SHUFFLE again. SHUFFLE OFF[...]

In CD/MP3 mode, press and release to display track title, artist name, and disc title and file name (if available). In satellite radio mode (if equipped), press and release to enter TEXT MODE and display the current song title. While in TEXT MODE, press again to scroll through the current song title, artist, channel category and the SIRIUS long cha[...]

T o auto load up to 6 discs, press and hold LOAD until the display reads AUTOLOAD#. Load the desired disc, label side up. The system will prompt you to load discs for the remaining available slots. Insert the discs, one at a time, label side up, when prompted. Once loaded, the disc in the last slot loaded will begin to play . Note: An MP3 disc with[...]

Y our vehicle may be equipped with an Auxiliary Input Jack (AIJ). The Auxiliary Input Jack, located on the instrument panel below the power point, provides a way to connect your portable music player to the in-vehicle audio system. This allows the audio from a portable music player to be played through the vehicle speakers with high fidelity . T o [...]

T roubleshooting: 1. Do not connect the audio input jack to a line level output. Line level outputs are intended for connection to a home stereo and are not compatible with the AIJ. The AIJ will only work correctly with devices that have a headphone output with a volume control. 2. Do not set the portable music player’ s volume level higher than [...]

Y our vehicle may be equipped with a USB port located on the instrument panel. This feature allows you to plug in media playing devices, memory sticks, and also to charge devices if they support this feature. For further information on this feature, refer to Accessing and using your USB port in the SYNC supplement or Navigation system supplement. G[...]

• W ipe discs from the center out. Don’t: • Expose discs to direct sunlight or heat sources for extended periods of time. • Clean using a circular motion. CD units are designed to play commercially pressed 4.75 in (12 cm) audio compact discs only . Due to technical incompatibility , certain recordable and re-recordable compact discs may not[...]

Audio system warranty and service Refer to the W arranty Guide/Customer Information Guide for audio system warranty information. If service is necessary , see your dealer or qualified technician. MP3 track and folder structure Y our MP3 system recognizes MP3 individual tracks and folder structure as follows: • There are two different modes for MP[...]

Sample MP3 structure If you are burning your own MP3 discs, it is important to understand how the system will read the structures you create. While various files may be present, (files with extensions other than mp3), only files with the .mp3 extension will be played. Other files will be ignored by the system. This enables you to use the same MP3 d[...]

• T errain: Hills, mountains, tall buildings, bridges, tunnels, freeway overpasses, parking garages, dense tree foliage and thunderstorms can interfere with your reception. • Station overload: When you pass a ground based broadcast repeating tower , a stronger signal may overtake a weaker one and result in an audio mute. Unlike AM/FM audible st[...]

Radio Display Condition Action Required ACQUIRING Radio requires more than two seconds to produce audio for the selected channel. No action required. This message should disappear shortly . SA T F AUL T Internal module or system failure present. If this message does not clear within a short period of time, or with an ignition key cycle, your receiv[...]

Radio Display Condition Action Required NO TEXT Song title information not available. Song title information not available at this time on this channel. The system is working properly . NO TEXT Category information not available. Category information not available at this time on this channel. The system is working properly . NO SIGNAL Loss of sign[...]

Y our vehicle may be equipped with a Family Entertainment System (FES) which allows you to listen to audio CDs, MP3 discs, watch DVDs and to plug in and play a variety of standard video game systems. The DVD player is capable of playing standard DVDs, CDs, MP3s and is compatible with CD-R/W , CD-R and certain CD-ROM media. Please review this materi[...]

T o play a CD in the DVD system: The DVD system can play audio CDs, CD-R and CD-R/W , CD-ROM and video CDs. T o ensure proper disc operation, check the disc for finger prints and scratches. Clean the disc with a soft cloth, wiping from the center to the edge. 1. Ensure that the vehicle is on or the ignition is in accessory mode. 2. Insert a CD into[...]

1. Ensure that the vehicle is on or the ignition is in accessory mode. 2. Press the power button to turn the DVD system on. The indicator light next to the power button will illuminate. 3. Connect an auxiliary audio/video source by connecting RCA cords (not included) to the RCA jacks on the left hand side of the system. • Y ellow (1) — video in[...]

Note: Channel A can access any possible media source (AM, FM1, FM2, SA T (if equipped), CD, DVD, AUX). Channel B can only access DVD and AUX sources. Note: Refer to Single play/Dual play for more information. Using the infrared (IR) wireless headphones: 1. Press the power control on the earpiece to turn the headphones ON. 2. Select Channel A or B f[...]

DVD player controls 1. Headphone control A/B: Press to select either the A or B headphone source. Then press MEDIA to select the desired playing media for that headset. When a headphone channel has been selected (A or B), selections will affect the source on that channel only . Note: Headphone A can access any possible media (AM, FM1, FM2, SA T (if[...]

4. (Fast forward): Press and release for the next chapter or track. Press and hold to forward search a DVD, Video CD, or FES CD in DVD/CD mode. 5. / (Play/Pause): Press (Play) to select DVD mode (and to turn the DVD system on if it is off). If a disc is present, it will resume or begin to play . Press (Pause) while playing a disc to pause a DVD or [...]

press the 2 and 4 memory preset buttons on the audio system at the same time to perform the same function. For further interaction information, refer to Single Play/Dual play under Operation later in this section. 12. MEDIA: Press repeatedly to select from the various possible playing media sources (AM, FM1, FM2, SA T (if equipped), CD, DVD, DVD-AU[...]

1. Power control: Press to turn the FES (Family Entertainment System) ON/OFF . 2. Cursor controls: Use in various active menus to advance the cursor up/down/left/right. When not in a Menu, the left and right cursor controls decrease and increase the display brightness. 3. DISPLA Y : Press to access the on-screen display of the FES functions and adj[...]

8. Fast Forward/Next: In DVD mode, press and hold for a quick advance within the DVD. Press and release to advance to the next chapter . In CD/MP3 mode, press to access the next track. 9. Play/Pause: Press to play or pause a DVD. 10. SHUFFLE: Press to play all tracks on the current CD/MP3 disc in random order . 11. STOP: Press to stop the current D[...]

Battery replacement Batteries are supplied with the remote control unit. Since all batteries have a limited shelf life, replace them when the unit fails to control the DVD player . Remove the screw and unlatch the battery cover to access the batteries. The remote control unit uses two AAA batteries which are supplied with the unit. 2009 F-250/350/4[...]

Headphones Wireless headphones W ARNING: The driver should never use the headphones while driving the vehicle. Using headphones may prevent the driver from hearing audible warnings such as horns or emergency sirens, which could result in a crash causing serious injury . Give your full attention to driving and to the road. Y our FES system is equipp[...]

T o install the batteries, remove the screw at the bottom of the cover . Then, lightly press down on top and slide the cover off. When replacing the batteries, use two new batteries (alkaline recommended) and install them with the correct orientation as indicated in the battery housing. 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (f[...]

T o operate the headphones: • Press POWER on the ear piece to turn on the headphones. A red indicator light will illuminate indicating the headphones are ON. Press POWER again to turn the headphones off. • Adjust the headphones to comfortably fit your head using the headband adjustment. • Select the desired audio source (Channel A or B) for e[...]

Wired headphones W ARNING: Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle and do not let children operate the system while unsupervised. If wired headphones or auxiliary systems are used, children may become entangled in the cords and seriously injure themselves. W ARNING: The driver should never use the headphones while driving the vehicle. Using[...]

Single Play: Single play consists of all occupants in the vehicle listening to the same playing media over the front and rear speakers. When the DVD system is on, and the same source is playing through the front and rear speakers, SINGLE PLA Y will appear in the front radio display . Dual Play: Dual play is when the rear seat passengers choose to l[...]

Operation with an aftermarket audio system (Headphone only mode) When the Family Entertainment System (FES) detects that the original radio supplied by Ford Motor Company has been removed from the vehicle, the Family Entertainment System will work in a state referred to as “Headphone Only Mode”. While operating in Headphone Only Mode, the syste[...]

This is disc dependent — some DVD discs may have more viewing angles to select from. Once you have made your selection, press ENTER to confirm. The system default is Angle 1. Aspect ratio Select ASPECT RA TIO to select the viewing size and shape of the video displayed on the LCD screen. This is disc dependent. Y ou can select from: WIDE, LETTER B[...]

Once you have made your selection, press ENTER to confirm. The system default is English. Subtitles Select SUBTITLES to turn the subtitle option on or off. The system default is OFF . Once you have made your selection, press ENTER to confirm. This is disc dependent. Audio CDs T o play audio CDs on your DVD system: 1. Ensure that the vehicle is on o[...]

COMP (Compression): Compression brings soft and loud CD passages together for a more consistent listening level when in CD mode. Press to turn the feature on/off. SHUFFLE: Press to hear all tracks on the current CD in random order . Press again to stop. SCAN: Press for a brief sampling of all tracks on the current CD. Press again to stop. Playing M[...]

• Bit rate — The player supports bit rates from 32–320 kbps, as well as variable bit rate MP3 files, but lower bit rates will have a noticeable effect on sound quality and are recommended only for speech or low fidelity music material. W e recommend that you encode MP3 files using a high quality encoder . • PC configuration — Encoding MP3[...]

The FES DVD system is designed to play commercially pressed 12 cm (4.75 in) audio compact discs and digital versatile discs (DVD), DVD-R and R/W discs only . Due to technical incompatibility , certain recordable and re-recordable compact discs may not function correctly when used in Ford CD and DVD players. Irregular shaped CDs or DVDs, CDs or DVDs[...]

Press to adjust volume levels. Slow play 1. W ith a DVD playing, press pause. 2. Press and hold the reverse or advance button to enter into slow play mode. Once in slow play mode, press and release the reverse or advance button repeatedly to cycle through 1/4 and 1/2. These will display on the status bar on top of the screen as the screens cycle th[...]

On the left side of the system is the Headphone A input jack. This headphone will listen to the media selected on the Channel A source. When you need to make any adjustments to the media, volume, etc, ensure that the Channel A source is highlighted. Also located here are the various auxiliary jacks which can be used to plug in a VCR, camcorder , vi[...]

• : Press to play a DVD or to pause the DVD. When the radio displays “DVD MENU”, press PLA Y on the radio (memory preset #6), to play the disc. Parental control for the DVD system Y our Family Entertainment System (FES) allows you to have control over the rear seat controls in a few different ways. The DVD system is automatically activated wh[...]

General information Note: DVDs are formatted by regions. US and Canada systems can only play region 1 DVDs and Mexico systems can only play region 4 DVDs. Systems sold in vehicles targeted for other parts of the world would have different regions. If a playback problem is encountered, please ensure that you are using a disc designed for your vehicl[...]

Do not attempt to service, repair or modify the Family Entertainment System (FES). See your dealer . Do not insert foreign objects into the DVD compartment. W ARNING: Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle and do not let children operate the system while unsupervised. If wired headphones or auxiliary systems are used, children may become e[...]

Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Compliance Changes or modifications not approved by Ford Lincoln-Mercury could void user’ s authority to operate the equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonabl[...]

onto the media controls or into the system. If liquid is accidentally spilled onto the system, immediately turn the system OFF and consult a qualified service technician. Cleaning the liquid crystal display (LCD) flip-down screen Clean the display screen by applying a small amount of water or any ammonia-based household glass cleaner directly to a [...]

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[...]

3. Set the fan speed to the highest setting. 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. MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMS (IF EQUIPPED) • Manual heating and air conditioning system • Manual[...]

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. MAX A/C: Distributes recirculated air through the instrument panel vents only to cool the vehicle. This re-cooling of the interior[...]

Operating tips • T o reduce fog build up on the windshield during humid weather , place the air flow selector in the position. • T o reduce humidity build up inside the vehicle, do not drive with the air flow selector in the O (OFF) position. • Do not put objects under the front seats that will interfere with the airflow to the rear seats. ?[...]

DUAL AUTOMATIC T EMPERATURE CONTROL (DA TC) SYSTEMS (IF EQUIPPED) • DA TC • DA TC with heated mirrors 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Climate Controls 84[...]

• DA TC with heated seats and heated mirrors T emperature conversion: T o switch between Fahrenheit and Celsius, refer to Units (English/Metric) under either Standard Message Center or Optional Message Center in the Driver Controls chapter In order to achieve maximum cooling performance, press , A/C, , and set the temperature to 60°F (16°C) and[...]

4. Recirculation control: Press to activate/deactivate air recirculation in cabin. Recirculated air may reduce the amount of time to cool down the interior of the vehicle and may also help reduce undesired odors from reaching the interior of the vehicle. Recirculation can be engaged manually in any other airflow selection except (defrost). Recircul[...]

Operating tips • T o reduce fog build up on the windshield during humid weather , place the air flow selector in the position. • T o reduce humidity build up inside the vehicle, do not drive with the system OFF , or with recirculated air engaged and A/C off. • Do not put objects under the front seats that will interfere with the airflow to th[...]

In (panel) or (panel/floor) modes: 1. Move temperature control to full cold. 2. Select A/C and (recirculated air). Use recirculated air with A/C to provide colder airflow . 3. Set highest fan speed initially , then adjust to maintain comfort. T o aid in side window defogging/demisting in cold weather: 1. Select . 2. Select A/C. 3. Adjust the temper[...]

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[...]

Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped) T urns the headlamps on with a reduced output. T o activate: • the ignition must be in the on position, • the headlamp control is in the off or parking lamp position and • the parking brake must be disengaged. W ARNING: Always remember to turn on your headlamps at dusk or during inclement weather . Th[...]

P ANEL DIMMER CONTROL Use to adjust the brightness of the instrument panel and all applicable illuminated 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. Note: If the battery is disconnected, discharged, or a new battery is installed, the dimm[...]

T o adjust the headlamps: 1. Park your vehicle on a level surface about 25 feet (7.6 meters) away from a vertical plain surface (3). Check your headlamp alignment at night or in a dark area so that you can see the headlamp beam pattern. • (1) 8 feet (2.4 meters) • (2) Center height of lamp to ground • (3) 25 feet (7.6 meters) • (4) Horizont[...]

5. Locate the vertical adjuster (2) for each headlamp. Adjust the aim by turning the adjuster control either clockwise (to adjust up) or counterclockwise (to adjust down). 6. In addition to the horizontal line marked in step 2, a pair of vertical lines (5) must be marked at the center line of the headlamps on the wall or screen. 7. On the wall or s[...]

• (4) Horizontal reference line 2. Measure the height from the center of your headlamp (indicated by a 3.0 mm circle on the lens) to the ground and mark an 8 foot (2.4 meter) horizontal reference line on the vertical wall or screen at this height (a piece of masking tape works well). 3. T urn on the low beam headlamps to illuminate the wall or sc[...]

MAP LAMPS (IF EQUIPPED) The dome lamp turns on when: • any door is opened, • the instrument panel dimmer switch is rotated up until the courtesy lamps come on, and • any of the remote entry controls are pressed and the ignition is off. BULB REPLACEMENT Lamp assembly condensation Exterior lamps are vented to accommodate normal changes in press[...]

Replacing exterior bulbs Check the operation of all the bulbs frequently . Function Number of bulbs T rade number Headlamps (aerodynamic) 2 H13/9008 Headlamps (sealed beam) 2 H6054 Park lamp with aerodynamic headlamp 2 3157A or 3157AK Park lamp with sealed beam headlamp 2 3157 Sidemarker 2 194 T ail/stop/turn/sidemarker (Pick-up only) 2 3157 T ail/[...]

Replacing headlamp bulbs (aerodynamic) 1. Make sure that the headlamps are off and open the hood. 2. Remove the four bolts from the top, side and bottom front of the headlamp assembly . 3. Pull the assembly straight out disengaging two snap clips to fender . 4. Disconnect the electrical connector by squeezing the release tab and pushing the connect[...]

Replacing park/turn and sidemarker lamp bulbs (aerodynamic) 1. Make sure that the headlamps are off and open the hood. 2. Remove the four bolts from the top, side and bottom front of the headlamp assembly . 3. Pull the assembly straight out. 4. Remove the bulb assembly , (1) sidemarker or (2) park/turn by turning it counterclockwise and pulling it [...]

2. Remove the three screws and one bolt from the top and bottom of the park lamp/bezel assembly . 3. Remove the four screws and the headlamp retaining ring from headlamp. 4. Disconnect the electrical connector from the headlamp. Install the new bulb(s) in reverse order . Replacing park/turn/sidemarker bulbs (sealed beam) 1. Make sure that the headl[...]

4. Remove the bulb assembly , sidemarker or park/turn by turning it counterclockwise. (T op view of assembly shown.) 5. Pull the old bulb out from the socket. Install the new bulb(s) in reverse order . Replacing brake/tail/turn/back-up lamp bulbs - Pick-ups only 1. Make sure the headlamps are off and then open the tailgate to expose the lamp assemb[...]

Replacing cargo lamp and high-mount brakelamp bulbs 1. Make sure the headlamps are off. 2. Remove the two screws and lamp assembly from vehicle as wiring permits. 3. Remove the bulb socket by rotating counterclockwise. 4. Pull the bulb straight out of the socket. Replacing front clearance and identification lamp bulbs 1. Make sure the headlamps are[...]

Replacing license plate lamp bulbs The license plate bulbs are located behind the rear bumper . T o change the license plate lamp bulbs: 1. Reach behind the rear bumper to locate the bulb. 2. T wist the bulb socket counterclockwise and carefully pull to remove it from the lamp assembly . 3. Pull out the old bulb from the socket and push in the new [...]

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. Speed dependent wipers: When the wiper control is set on the intermittent settings, the speed of the wipers will automatically adjust with the vehicle speed. The faster your[...]

TILT STEERING WHEEL 1. Pull and hold the steering wheel release control toward you. 2. Move the steering up or down until you find the desired location. 3. Release the steering wheel release control. This will lock the steering wheel in position. W ARNING: Never adjust the steering column when the vehicle is moving. T RANSMISSION CONTROL T ow/Haul [...]

ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED) Lift the mirror cover to turn on the visor mirror lamp. OVERHEAD CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED) The appearance of your vehicle’ s overhead console will vary according to your option package. If your vehicle is equipped with a moon roof, refer to Moon roof later in this chapter for information on its operation. Storag[...]

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 • A power point inside the utility compartment and on the rear of the console • Laptop storage • Hanging file folder supports • Rear[...]

Under -seat storage Flip the rear seat cushion up to access the rear under -seat storage area. See Seating in the Seating and safety restraints chapter for more information. Use the vehicle’ s ignition key to lock/unlock the compartment. Release the lid latches to open the storage area. AUXILIARY POWER POINT (12VDC) Power outlets are designed for[...]

T o prevent the fuse from being blown, do not use the power point(s) over the vehicle capacity of 12 VDC/180W . If the power point or cigar lighter socket is not working, a fuse may have blown. Refer to Fuses and relays in the Roadside Emergencies chapter for information on checking and replacing fuses. T o have full capacity usage of your power po[...]

Press and pull the window switches to open and close windows. • Push down (to the first detent) and hold the switch to open. • Pull up (to the first detent) and hold the switch to close. Rear W indow Buffeting: When one or both of the rear windows are open, the vehicle may demonstrate a wind throb or buffeting noise; this noise can be alleviate[...]

Power rear slider window (if equipped) W ARNING: Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle and do not let children play with the power windows. They may seriously injure themselves. W ARNING: When closing the power windows, you should verify they are free of obstructions and ensure that children and/or pets are not in the proximity of the win[...]

W ithout microphone W ith microphone The mirror will automatically return to the normal state whenever the vehicle is placed in R (Reverse) to ensure a bright clear view when backing up. Do not block the sensors on the front and back of the interior rear view mirror since this may impair proper mirror performance. Do not clean the housing or glass [...]

Heated outside mirrors (if equipped) The main mirror glass and lower convex spotter mirror are heated to remove ice, mist and fog. T o activate the heated mirrors, press the heated mirror control located on the climate control panel. The heated mirrors will operate for 10 minutes, then automatically shut off (or shut off when the engine is turned o[...]

Powerfold mirror positions, from left to right: Position 1, Position 2, Position 3 The powerfold mirrors may be folded forward/rearward manually to any of the three positions shown and electrically to positions 1 and 2 only . If a mirror is folded manually forward to position 3, you must manually fold it back to position 1 or 2 in order for the pow[...]

T elescoping mirrors (if equipped) The telescoping feature allows the mirror to extend approximately 2.75 inches (70 mm). This feature is especially useful to the driver when towing a trailer . Mirrors can be manually pulled out or pushed in to the desired telescopic position. If equipped with power telescoping mirrors, you can simultaneously posit[...]

Mirror mounted side turn signal indicator (if equipped) When the vehicle turn signals are activated, the outer portion of the mirror housing will blink amber . The turn signal feature can be seen by other drivers who may approach from the rear of the vehicle. Clearance lamps (if equipped) Illuminates when the headlamps or parking lamps are switched[...]

The accelerator and brake pedal positions are saved when doing a memory set function and can be recalled along with the vehicle personality features when a memory position is selected through the remote entry transmitter , keyless entry keypad or memory switch on the driver’ s door (if equipped with memory feature). Refer to Memory seats/power mi[...]

• If the vehicle speed increases above the set speed on a downhill, you may want to apply the brakes to reduce the speed. • If the vehicle speed decreases more than 10 mph (16 km/h) below your set speed on an uphill, your speed control will disengage. Resuming a set speed Press the RES (resume) control and release it. This will automatically re[...]

Reducing speed while using speed control There are two ways to reduce a set speed: • Press and hold the SET - control until you get to the desired speed, then release the control. Y ou can also use the SET - control to operate the T ap-Down function. Press and release this control to decrease the vehicle set speed in small amounts by 1 mph (1.6 k[...]

Audio control features Press MEDIA to select: • AM, FM1, FM2 • CD (if equipped) • DVD (if equipped) • SA T1, SA T2 or SA T3 (Satellite Radio mode, if equipped). • LINE IN (Auxiliary input jack) In AM, FM1, or FM2 mode: • Press SEEK to select preset stations within the selected radio band or press and hold to select the next/previous rad[...]

Navigation system hands free control features (if equipped) Press and hold VOICE briefly until the voice icon appears on the Navigation display to use the voice command feature. Press VOICE to complete a voice command. For further information on the Navigation system, refer to the Navigation System supplement. SYNC system hands free control feature[...]

For further information on the Navigation system/SYNC system, refer to the Navigation System and SYNC supplements. UPFITTER CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED) Y our vehicle may be equipped with the Upfitter option package which will provide four switches, mounted in the center of the instrument panel, labeled AUX 1, AUX 2, AUX 3 and AUX 4. These switches will [...]

There will also be one power lead for each switch found as a blunt-cut and sealed wire located below the instrument panel and to the left of the steering column. They are coded as follows: Switch Circuit number W ire color Fuse AUX 1 CAC05 Y ellow 30A AUX 2 CAC06 Green with Brown T race 30A AUX 3 CAC07 Violet with Green T race 10A AUX 4 CAC08 Brown[...]

T o open the moon roof: The moon roof is equipped with a one-touch open feature. Press and release the control. The moon roof will open to the “comfort” position. Press and release the control again to fully open. T o stop the one-touch open feature, press either the or control again. W ARNING: When closing the moon roof, you should verify that[...]

Do not use the HomeLink 威 W ireless Control System with any garage door opener that lacks safety stop and reverse features as required by U.S. federal safety standards (this includes any garage door opener model manufactured before April 1, 1982). A garage door which cannot detect an object, signaling the door to stop and reverse, does not meet c[...]

• If the indicator light stays on constantly , programming is complete and your device should activate when the HomeLink 威 button is pressed and released. • If the indicator light blinks rapidly for two seconds and then turns to a constant light continue with “Programming” Steps 4 through 6 to complete programming of a rolling code equipp[...]

• Continue to press and hold the HomeLink 威 button (note Step 2 in the Programming section) while you press and release — every two seconds (“cycle”) your hand-held transmitter until the frequency signal has been accepted by the HomeLink 威 . The indicator light will flash slowly and then rapidly after HomeLink 威 accepts the radio freq[...]

2. The indicator light will begin to flash after 20 seconds. W ithout releasing the HomeLink 威 button, follow Step 1 in the Programming section. For questions or comments, contact HomeLink 威 at www .homelink.com or 1–800–355–3515. STANDARD MESSAGE CENTER (IF EQUIPPED) W ith the ignition in the on position, the message center , located on [...]

Odometer/Trip odometer Refer to Gauges in the Instrument Cluster chapter . Engine hour meter (if equipped) Refer to Gauges in the Instrument Cluster chapter . Distance to empty (DTE) Selecting this function from the INFO MENU estimates approximately how far you can drive with the fuel remaining in your tank under normal driving conditions. Remember[...]

2. Record the highway fuel economy for future reference. It is important to press the SELECT/RESET button (press and hold for two seconds in order to reset the function) after setting the speed control to get accurate highway fuel economy readings. Setup menu Press and hold the SELECT/RESET button to get into the SETUP MENU sequence from the INFO M[...]

2. Press and hold the SELECT/RESET button for two seconds and release. Oil life is set to 100% and “OIL LIFE SET TO 100%” is displayed. Note: T o change oil life 100% miles value from 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or six months to another value, proceed to Step 3. 3. Once “OIL LIFE SET TO XXX%” is displayed, release and press the SELECT/RESET but[...]

message or a warning message for two seconds. Pressing the SELECT/RESET button cycles the message center through each of the systems being monitored. The sequence of the system check report and how it appears in the message center is as follows: 1. OIL LIFE 2. ENGINE HOURS 3. ENGINE IDLE HOURS (Diesel engine only) 4. CHARGING SYSTEM 5. AIR FIL TER [...]

3. Once “OIL LIFE SET TO XXX%” is displayed, release and press the RESET control switch to change the Oil Life Start V alue. Each release and press will reduce the value by 10%. System warnings System warnings alert you to possible problems or malfunctions in your vehicle’ s operating systems. In the event of a multiple warning situation, the[...]

W arning display Status Low tire pressure (if equipped) W arning can be cleared by pressing the RESET button. W arning can reappear if the condition is still present. W arning will reappear on the next ignition key-cycle if the condition still exists. T ire monitor fault (if equipped) T ire sensor fault (if equipped) Check air filter (diesel engine[...]

DRIVER DOOR AJAR — Displayed when the driver’ s door is not completely closed. P ASSENGER DOOR AJAR — Displayed when the passenger’ s door is not completely closed. REAR LEFT DOOR AJAR — Displayed when the rear left door is not completely closed. REAR RIGHT DOOR AJAR — Displayed when the rear right door is not completely closed. XXX MIL[...]

CHECK AIR FIL TER (Diesel engine only) — Refer to Instrument Cluster in your 6.0 and 6.4 Liter Power Stroke Direct Injection T urbo Diesel Owner’ s Guide Supplement. DRAIN W A TER SEPARA TOR (Diesel engine only) — Displayed when the water separator has reached a predetermined capacity and needs to be drained. Refer to your 6.0 and 6.4 Liter P[...]

DRIVE TO CLEAN EXHAUST FIL TER (Diesel engine only) — Displayed when the engine control module detects the Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) is full of particulates and that the vehicle is not being operated in a manner to allow automatic cleaning. The vehicle operator has to drive the vehicle above 30 mph (48 km/h) for at least 20 minutes to clean[...]

OPTIONAL MESSAGE CENTER (IF EQUIPPED) W ith the ignition in the on position, the message center , located on your instrument cluster , displays important vehicle information through a constant monitor of vehicle systems. Y ou may select display features on the message center for a display of status. The system will also notify you of potential vehi[...]

Info menu This control displays the following items: • T rip odometer A or B • Engine hour meter/odometer (if equipped) • Distance to empty • A verage fuel economy • Drive timer (elapsed travel timer) • Blank (odometer and compass, if equipped, off) Odometer/Trip odometer Refer to Gauges in the Instrument Cluster chapter . Engine hour m[...]

Average fuel economy (AFE) Select this function from the INFO menu to display your average fuel economy in miles/gallon or liters/100 km. If you calculate your average fuel economy by dividing miles traveled since last fill-up by gallons of fuel used (multiply liters used by 100, then divide by kilometers traveled), your figure may be different tha[...]

Setup menu Press this control for the following displays: • System check • Units (English/Metric) • Autolamp timer presets (if equipped) • Autolock On/Off (if equipped) • Compass display • Compass zone/calibration adjustment • Language • Reset to English (if in another language) (see Note below) Note: When returning to the SETUP men[...]

5. AIR FIL TER (Diesel engine only) 6. DOOR AJAR 7. BRAKE SYSTEM 8. TBC GAIN = XX.X NO TRAILER (if equipped and no trailer connected) 9. TBC GAIN = XX.X OUTPUT = ////// (if equipped and trailer connected) 10. FUEL LEVEL Oil Life XXX% HOLD RESET = NEW An oil change is required whenever indicated by the message center and according to the recommended[...]

Units (English/Metric) 1. Select this function from the SETUP menu for the current units to be displayed. 2. Press the RESET button to change from English to Metric. Autolamp This feature keeps your headlights on for up to three minutes after the ignition is switched off. 1. T o disable/enable the autolamp delay feature, select this function from t[...]

Most geographic areas (zones) have a magnetic north compass point that varies slightly from the northerly direction on maps. This variation is four degrees between adjacent zones and will become noticeable as the vehicle crosses multiple zones. A correct zone setting will eliminate this error . Refer to Compass zone/calibration adjustment. Compass [...]

8. Slowly drive the vehicle in a circle (less than 3 mph [5 km/h]) until the CIRCLE SLOWL Y TO CALIBRA TE display changes to CALIBRA TION COMPLETED. It will take up to five circles to complete calibration. 9. The compass is now calibrated. Note: If the RESET button is pressed or three minutes has expired, the display will go back to the INFO menu a[...]

This acts as a reminder that these warning conditions still exist within the vehicle. W arning display Status Park brake engaged W arning returns after 10 minutes if condition still exists. Check brake system Driver door ajar W arning returns after the ignition key is turned from off to on. Passenger door ajar Rear left door ajar Rear right door aj[...]

W arning display Status Check air filter (diesel engine only) Drain water separator (diesel engine only) Stop safely now (diesel engine only) Engine warming please wait xx (diesel engine only) OK to drive (diesel engine only) Engine turns off in xx (diesel engine only) Engine turned off (diesel engine only) Drive to clean exhaust filter (diesel eng[...]

REAR RIGHT DOOR AJAR — Displayed when the rear right door is not completely closed. FUEL LEVEL LOW — Displayed as an early reminder of a low fuel condition. WIRING F AUL T ON TRAILER (if equipped) — Displayed and accompanied by a single chime if there are certain faults in the vehicle wiring and trailer wiring/brake system. Refer to T railer [...]

DRAIN W A TER SEPARA TOR (Diesel engine only) — Displayed when the water separator has reached a predetermined capacity and needs to be drained. Refer to your 6.0 and 6.4 Liter Power Stroke Direct Injection T urbo Diesel Owner’ s Guide Supplement for more information. STOP SAFEL Y NOW (Diesel engine only) — Displays and a chime sounds when th[...]

DRIVE TO CLEAN EXHAUST FIL TER (Diesel engine only) — Displayed when the engine control module detects the Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) is full of particulates and that the vehicle is not being operated in a manner to allow automatic cleaning. The vehicle operator will have to drive the vehicle above 30 mph (48 km/h) for at least 20 minutes to[...]

T AILGATE LOCK (IF EQUIPPED) Y our vehicle may be equipped with a tailgate lock designed to help prevent theft of the tailgate. • Insert ignition key and turn to the right to engage lock. • T urn ignition key to the left to unlock. T ailgate removal Y our tailgate is removable to allow more room for loading. Note: If equipped with a Reverse Cam[...]

4. Lower the tailgate. 5. Using a screwdriver , gently pry the spring clip (on each connector) past the head of the support screw . Disconnect cable. 6. Disconnect the other cable. 7. Lift tailgate to a 45-degree angle from horizontal. 8. Lift right side off of its hinge. 9. Lift tailgate to a 80-degree angle from horizontal. 10. Remove tailgate fr[...]

• Always use grab handle when stepping up and down. • Step not intended for bare-footed use. • Keep step clean from contamination before use (e.g. snow , mud) • Keep the step load (you + load) below 350 lb. (159 kg). • Never drive with step deployed. T o close the tailgate step: 1. Close the step panel, then lift and fully close the tailg[...]

2. Open the latches to release the panels. 3. Rotate the panels toward the tailgate. Repeat Steps 1–3 for the other side of the bed extender . 4. Connect the two panels, then rotate both knobs a quarter -turn clockwise to secure the panels. 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Driver Controls 153[...]

5. Ensure the latch rod is inserted into the tailgate hole and the locking pins on both sides are engaged into their holes in the pick-up box. 6. Reverse steps for storage of the bed extender . Note: When the vehicle is in motion, ensure the locking pins and knobs are fully engaged. Note: Ensure all cargo is secured. Note: When the vehicle is in mo[...]

KEYS The key operates all locks on your vehicle. Y ou should always carry a second key with you in a safe place in case you require it in an emergency . If your vehicle is equipped with the SecuriLock™ Passive Anti-theft system, your keys are electronically coded to your vehicle; using a non-coded key will not permit your vehicle to start. If you[...]

Autolock feature (if equipped) The autolock feature will lock all the doors when: • all the doors are closed, • the ignition is in the on position, • you shift into any gear putting the vehicle in motion, and • the vehicle attains a speed greater than 12 mph (20 km/h) for greater than two seconds. The autolock feature repeats when: • any [...]

5. T urn the ignition back to the on position. The horn will chirp one time to confirm programming mode has been entered and is active. 6. T o enable/disable the autolock feature, press the unlock control, then press the lock control. The horn will chirp once if autolock was deactivated or twice (one short and one long chirp) if autolock was activa[...]

• using a keypad procedure (if equipped) Note: The autounlock feature can be activated/deactivated independently of the autolock feature. Power door lock switch autounlock enable/disable procedure Before starting, ensure the ignition is in the off position and all vehicle doors are closed. Y ou must complete Steps 1–5 within 30 seconds or the p[...]

CHILDPROOF DOOR LOCKS (IF EQUIPPED) • 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 automatica[...]

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 are problems with the remote entry system, make sure to take ALL remote entry transmitters with you to your authorized dealer in order to aid [...]

2. Press and release again within three seconds to confirm that all the doors are closed and locked. Note: The doors will lock again, the horn will chirp once, and the parking lamps will flash once more. If any of the doors are not properly closed the horn will make two quick chirps and the parklamps will not flash. Car finder Press twice within th[...]

Deactivating the memory feature T o deactivate this feature: 1. Press and hold either memory 1 button or memory 2 button for five seconds. A tone will be heard after 1 1 ⁄ 2 seconds when the memory store is done, continue to hold until a second tone is heard after five seconds. 2. W ithin three seconds press the button on the keyfob The keyfob un[...]

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. Note : If your vehicle is equipped w[...]

Perimeter lamps illuminated entry W ith the Remote Keyless Entry system, the following items will illuminate when the control on the transmitter is pressed: • Headlamps • Parklamps • T ail lamps The lamps will automatically turn off: • if the ignition switch is turned to the on position, or • the Remote Keyless Entry T ransmitter lock con[...]

Note: The horn will chirp once to indicate the perimeter lighting feature has been deactivated. The horn will chirp once and honk once (one short and one long) to indicate the perimeter lighting feature has been activated. 7. T urn the ignition to the off position to exit the procedure. Note: The horn will chirp once to confirm the procedure is com[...]

Programming a personal entry code and keypad association to memory seats, mirrors and pedals T o create your own personal entry code: 1. Enter the factory set code. 2. W ithin five seconds press the 1 • 2 on the keypad. 3. Enter your personal 5-digit code. Each number must be entered within five seconds of each other . 4. T o associate the entry [...]

The anti-scan feature will turn off after: • one minute of keypad inactivity . • pressing the control on the remote entry transmitter . • the ignition is turned to the on position. Unlocking and locking the doors using keyless entry T o unlock the driver’ s door , enter the factory set 5-digit code or your personal code. Each number must be[...]

Anti-theft indicator The anti-theft indicator is located in the instrument cluster . V ehicles equipped with the SecuriLock™ Passive Anti-theft system behave as follows: • When the ignition is in the off position, the indicator will flash once every two seconds for a total of 10 seconds to indicate the SecuriLock™ system is functioning as a t[...]

Programming spare keys A maximum of eight keys can be coded to your vehicle. Only SecuriLock™ keys can be used. T o program a coded key yourself, you will need two previously programmed coded keys (keys that already operate your vehicle’ s engine) and the new unprogrammed key(s) readily accessible for timely implementation of each step in the p[...]

If not successful, the new coded key(s) will not start the vehicle’ s engine and the theft indicator will flash on and off and you may repeat Steps 1 through 5. If failure repeats, bring your vehicle to your authorized dealer to have the new spare key(s) programmed. PERIMETER ALARM SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) The perimeter anti-theft system will warn yo[...]

SEATING W ARNING: 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. W ARNING: Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to reduce the risk of injury in a collision or sudden stop. W ARNING: Before returning the seatback to its original position[...]

Full bench seat (if equipped) • Lift the release bar to move the seat forward or backward. Ensure that the seat is relatched into place. • Pull up on the lever located at the bottom of the seatback to quickly fold the seatback forward. • Pull up on the lever located at the side of the seat cushion to recline the seatback and to return the sea[...]

40/20/40 front seat armrest and console (if equipped) T o release the armrest, pull forward on the strap and pull the armrest down. 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. Lift up armrest to return it to a center seatback. 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f[...]

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 the side of the seat up. • Push down the lever (if equipped) located at the bottom of the seatback to quickly fold the seatback forward. Adj[...]

Press front to raise or lower the front portion of the seat cushion. Press rear to raise or lower the rear portion of the seat cushion. Press the control to move the seat forward, backward, up or down. Using the manual lumbar support The lumbar support control is located on the outboard side of the seat T urn the lumbar support clockwise for more s[...]

Heated seats (if equipped) The heated seat control is located on the climate control panel. W ARNING: Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury , medication, alcohol use, exhaustion, or other physical conditions, must exercise care when using the seat heater . The seat hea[...]

T o recall a memory position: • Press and release either memory 1 button or memory 2 button. A position can be recalled: • in any gearshift position if the ignition is not in the on position. • only in P (Park) or N (Neutral) if the ignition is in the on position. A memory seat position may be programmed at any time. The memory positions are [...]

Push control to lower head restraint. W ARNING: T o minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of a crash, the driver and passenger occupants should not sit in and/or operate the vehicle, until the head restraint is placed in its proper position. The driver should never adjust the head restraint while the vehicle is in motion. Cabela’ s seat I[...]

T o flip the seat cushion up, pull up on the lever located on the side of the seat cushion to rotate the cushion up until it locks into a vertical storage position, gaining access to the grocery hook located on the underside of the driver -side seat cushion. The maximum load is 25 lb. (11 kg). Returning the seat to seating position • Pull lever o[...]

T o gain access to the 60/40 load floor , store the cushion in the upright locked position. Pull up on the straps located at the sides of the load floor , and rotate forward until resting on the carpet. SAFETY RESTRAINTS Safety restraints precautions W ARNING: Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the[...]

W ARNING: 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) N[...]

2. T o unfasten, push the release button and remove the tongue from the buckle. V ehicle sensitive mode Combination lap and shoulder belts in normal retractor mode allow free shoulder belt length adjustment to your movements and locking in response to vehicle movement. For example, if the driver brakes suddenly or turns a corner sharply , or the ve[...]

How to use the automatic locking mode • Buckle the combination lap and shoulder belt. • 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 a[...]

W ARNING: BEL T AND RETRACTOR ASSEMBL Y MUST BE REPLACED if the safety belt assembly “automatic locking retractor” feature or any other safety belt function is not operating properly when checked by an authorized dealer . Failure to replace the belt and retractor assembly could increase the risk of injury in collisions. Energy management featur[...]

W ARNING: Position the safety belt height adjusters so that the belt rests across the middle of your shoulder . Failure to adjust the safety belt properly could reduce the effectiveness of the seat belt and increase the risk of injury in a collision. T o adjust the shoulder belt height, push the button and slide the height adjuster up or down. Rele[...]

How to fasten the cinch tongue (Regular cab center seating position and Super Cab/Crew Cab rear center seating positions) 1. Pull the combination lap and shoulder belt from the retractor so that the shoulder belt portion of the safety belt crosses your shoulder and chest. 2. Be sure the belt is not twisted. If the belt is twisted, remove the twist.[...]

Insert the tongue into the correct buckle (the buckle closest to the direction the tongue is coming from). T o lengthen the belt, turn the tongue at a right angle to the belt and pull across your lap until it reaches the buckle. T o tighten the belt, pull the loose end of the belt through the tongue until it fits snugly across the hips. Shorten and[...]

Conditions of operation If... Then... The driver’ s safety belt is not buckled before the ignition switch is turned to the on position... The safety belt warning light illuminates 1-2 minutes and the warning chime sounds 4-8 seconds. The driver’ s safety belt is buckled while the indicator light is illuminated and the warning chime is sounding.[...]

The following are reasons most often given for not wearing safety belts (All statistics based on U.S. data): Reasons given... Consider ... “Crashes are rare events” 36700 crashes occur every day . The more we drive, the more we are exposed to “rare” events, even for good drivers. 1i n4o fu sw i l lb e seriously injured in a crash during our[...]

Reasons given... Consider ... “I have an airbag” Airbags offer greater protection when used with safety belts. Frontal airbags are not designed to inflate in rear and side crashes or rollovers. “I’d rather be thrown clear” Not a good idea. People who are ejected are 40 times more likely to DIE. Safety belts help prevent ejection, WE CAN?[...]

W ARNING: While the design allows you to deactivate your Belt-Minder 威 , this system is designed to improve your chances of being safely belted and surviving an accident. W e recommend you leave the Belt-Minder 威 system activated for yourself and others who may use the vehicle. T o reduce the risk of injury , do not deactivate/activate the Belt[...]

Use only extensions manufactured by the same supplier as the safety belt. Manufacturer identification is located at the end of the webbing on the label. Also, use the safety belt extension only if the safety belt is too short for you when fully extended. W ARNING: Do not use extensions to change the fit of the shoulder belt across the torso. AIRBAG[...]

W ARNING: When possible, all children 12 years old and under should be properly restrained in a rear seating position. W ARNING: The National Highway T raffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recommends a minimum distance of at least 10 inches (25 cm) between an occupant’ s chest and the driver airbag module. W ARNING: Never place your arm over the [...]

W ARNING: Removing the blocker beam without installing snow plow attachment hardware may effect airbag deployment in a crash. Do not operate the truck unless either the blocker beam or snow plow attachment hardware is installed on the vehicle. Children and airbags For additional important safety information, read all information on safety restraint[...]

How does the airbag supplemental restraint system work? The airbag SRS is designed to activate when the vehicle sustains sufficient longitudinal deceleration. The fact that the airbags did not inflate in a collision does not mean that something is wrong with the system. Rather , it means the forces were not of the type sufficient to cause activatio[...]

W ARNING: If the air bag has deployed, the air bag will not function again and must be replaced immediately . If the air bag is not replaced, the unrepaired area will increase the risk of injury in a collision. The SRS consists of: • driver and passenger airbag modules (which include the inflators and airbags), • one or more impact and safing s[...]

The S.O.S. Post Crash Alert can be turned off when any one of the following actions are taken by the driver or any other person: • pressing the hazard control button, • or pressing the panic button on the remote entry transmitter . The feature will continue to operate until the vehicle runs out of power . Disposal of airbags and airbag equipped[...]

W ARNING: If the light fails to illuminate when the passenger air bag switch is in the OFF position and the ignition switch is in ON, have the passenger air bag switch serviced at your authorized dealer immediately . W ARNING: In order to avoid inadvertent activation of the switch, always remove the ignition key from the passenger air bag ON/OFF sw[...]

W ARNING: The safety belts for the driver and right front passenger seating positions have been specifically designed to function together with the airbags in certain types of crashes. When you turn OFF your airbag, you not only lose the protection of the airbag, you also may reduce the effectiveness of your safety belt system, which was designed t[...]

• the vehicle has a rear seat too small to accommodate a rear -facing infant seat; or • the infant has a medical condition which, according to the infant’ s physician, makes it necessary for the infant to ride in the front so that the driver can constantly monitor the child’ s condition. 2. Child age 1 to 12. A child age 1 to 12 must ride i[...]

• my vehicle has no rear seat; • the rear seat in my vehicle cannot accommodate a rear -facing infant seat; or • the infant has a medical condition which, according to the infant’ s physician, makes it necessary for the infant to ride in the front seat so that the driver can monitor the infant’ s condition. 2. Child age 12 or under: A chi[...]

Important child restraint precautions W ARNING: Always make sure your child is secured properly in a device that is appropriate for their height, age and weight. Child safety restraints must be purchased separately from the vehicle. Failure to follow these instructions and guidelines may result in an increased risk of serious injury or death to you[...]

Recommendations for Safety Restraints for Children Child size, height, weight, or age Recommended restraint type Small children Children who have outgrown or no longer properly fit in a child safety seat (generally children who are less than 4 feet 9 inches (1.45 meters) tall, are greater than age four (4) and less than age twelve (12), and between[...]

Recommendations for attaching child safety restraints for children Note: This vehicle is not equipped with LA TCH lower anchors. Restraint T ype Child W eight Use any attachment method as indicated below by “X” LA TCH (lower anchors and top tether anchor) LA TCH (lower anchors only) Safety belt and top tether anchor Safety belt and LA TCH (lowe[...]

W ARNING: 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, which may result in serious injury or death. W ARNING: Never use pillows, books, or towels to boost a child. They can slide around and increase the likelihood of injury or death in a collisio[...]

restrained properly , then restrain the child in the child safety seat or with the belt-positioning booster . Remember that child seats and belt-positioning boosters vary and may be designed to fit children of different heights, ages and weights. Children who are too large for child safety seats or belt-positioning boosters (as specified by your ch[...]

When installing a child safety seat with combination lap/shoulder belts: • Use the correct safety belt buckle for that seating position. • Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle until you hear a snap and feel it latch. Make sure the tongue is securely fastened in the buckle. • Keep the buckle release button pointing up and away from th[...]

W ARNING: Rear facing child seats should NEVER be placed in the front seats unless the passenger airbag switch is turned off. 2. Pull down on the shoulder belt and then grasp the shoulder belt and lap belt together . 3. While holding the shoulder and lap belt portions together , route the tongue through the child seat according to the child seat ma[...]

5. T o put the retractor in the automatic locking mode, grasp the shoulder portion of the belt and pull downward until all of the belt is pulled out. 6. Allow the belt to retract to remove slack. The belt will click as it retracts to indicate it is in the automatic locking mode. 7. T ry to pull the belt out of the retractor to make sure the retract[...]

9. Attach the tether strap (if the child seat is equipped). Refer to Attaching child safety seats with tether straps later in this chapter . 10. Before placing the child in the seat, forcibly move the seat forward and back to make sure the seat is securely held in place. T o check this, grab the seat at the belt path and attempt to move it side to [...]

W ARNING: Airbags can kill or injure a child in a child seat. If you must use a forward-facing child seat in the front seat, move seat all the way back. W ARNING: Rear facing child seats should NEVER be placed in front of an active airbag. 2. Slide the tongue up the webbing. 3. While holding both shoulder and lap portions next to the tongue, route [...]

4. Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle for that seating positions until you hear a snap and feel it latch. Make sure the tongue is securely latched to the buckle by pulling on the tongue. 5. Remove remaining slack from the belt. Force the seat down with extra weight, e.g., by pressing down or kneeling on the child restraint while pulling [...]

7. Before placing the child in the seat, forcibly move the seat forward and back to make sure the seat is securely held in place. T o check this, grab the seat at the belt path and attempt to move it side to side and forward. There should be no more than one inch (2.5 cm) of movement for proper installation. 8. Ford recommends checking with a NHTSA[...]

2. Place the child safety seat in the center seating position. 3. Route the tongue and webbing through the child seat according to the child seat manufacturer’ s instructions. 4. Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle for the center seating position until you hear a snap and feel it latch. Make sure the tongue is securely fastened to the b[...]

The tether anchors in your vehicle may be straps on the seatback or an anchor bracket on the rear edge of the seat cushion or an anchor bracket mounted to the body shell on the back panel. 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 st[...]

T ether strap attachment 1. Route the child safety seat tether strap over the back of the seat. For vehicles with adjustable head restraints, route the tether strap under the head restraint and between the head restraint posts, other wise route the tether strap over the top of the seatback. If the top of the safety seat hits the head restraint, rai[...]

• Front seat (SuperCab) • Rear seats (Crew Cab) If the tether strap is clipped incorrectly , the child safety seat may not be retained properly in the event of a collision. 6. Refer to the Installing child safety seats with combination lap and shoulder belts section of this chapter for further instructions to secure the child safety seat. 7. T [...]

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[...]

Child booster seats The belt-positioning booster (booster seat) is used to improve the fit of the vehicle safety belt. Children outgrow a typical child seat (e.g., convertible or toddler seat) when they weigh about 40 lb (18 kg) and are around four (4) years of age. Consult your child safety seat owner guide for the weight, height, and age limits s[...]

When children should use booster seats Children need to use booster seats from the time they outgrow the toddler seat until they are big enough for the vehicle seat and lap/shoulder belt to fit properly . Generally this is when they reach a height of at least 4 feet 9 inches (1.45 meters) tall (around age eight to age twelve and between 40 lb (18 k[...]

T ypes of booster seats There are generally two types of belt-positioning booster seats: backless and high back. Always use booster seats in conjunction with the vehicle lap/shoulder belt. • Backless booster seats If your backless booster seat has a removable shield, remove the shield. If a vehicle seating position has a low seat back or no head [...]

Children and booster seats vary in size and shape. Choose a booster that keeps the lap belt low and snug across the hips, never up across the stomach, and lets you adjust the shoulder belt to cross the chest and rest snugly near the center of the shoulder . The drawings below compare the ideal fit (center) to a shoulder belt uncomfortably close to [...]

Follow all instructions provided by the manufacturer of the booster seat. W ARNING: Never place, or allow a child to place, the shoulder belt under a child’ s arm or behind the back because it reduces the protection for the upper part of the body and may increase the risk of injury or death in a collision. Child restraint and safety belt maintena[...]

NOTICE TO UTILITY VEHICLE AND TRUCK OWNERS Utility vehicles and trucks handle differently than passenger cars in the various driving conditions that are encountered on streets, highways and off-road. Utility vehicles and trucks are not designed for cornering at speeds as high as passenger cars any more than low-slung sports cars are designed to per[...]

Power is supplied to all four wheels through a transfer case or power transfer unit. 4WD vehicles allow you to select different drive modes as necessary . Information on transfer case operation and shifting procedures can be found in the Driving chapter . Information on transfer case maintenance can be found in the Maintenance and Specifications ch[...]

• Narrower — to provide greater maneuverability in tight spaces, particularly in off-road use. As a result of the above dimensional differences, SUV’ s and trucks often will have a higher center of gravity and a greater difference in center of gravity between the loaded and unloaded condition. These differences that make your vehicle so versa[...]

T readwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half (1 1 ⁄ 2 ) times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100. The relative performance of tires depends upon t[...]

TIRES T ires are designed to give many thousands of miles of service, but they must be maintained in order to get the maximum benefit from them. Glossary of tire terminology • T ire label: A label showing the OE (Original Equipment) tire sizes, recommended inflation pressure and the maximum weight the vehicle can carry . • T ire Identification [...]

INFLATING Y OUR TIRES Safe operation of your vehicle requires that your tires are properly inflated. Remember that a tire can lose up to half of its air pressure without appearing flat. Every 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. At least o[...]

The cold inflation pressure should never be set lower than the recommended pressure on the Safety Compliance Certification Label or T ire Label. When weather temperature changes occur , tire inflation pressures also change. A 10°F (6°C) temperature drop can cause a corresponding drop of 1 psi (7 kPa) in inflation pressure. Check your tire pressur[...]

Tire inflation information All tires with Steel Carcass Plies (if equipped): This type of tire utilizes steel cords in the sidewalls. As such, they cannot be treated like normal light truck tires. T ire service, including adjusting tire pressure, must be performed by personnel trained, supervised and equipped according to Federal Occupational Safet[...]

W ARNING: Stay out of the trajectory (1) as indicated in the illustration. TIRE CARE Inspecting your tires Periodically inspect the tire treads for uneven or excessive wear and remove objects such as stones, nails or glass that may be wedged in the tread grooves. Check for holes or cuts that may permit air leakage from the tire and make necessary r[...]

Improper or inadequate vehicle maintenance can cause tires to wear abnormally . Inspect all your tires, including the spare, frequently , and replace them if one or more of the following conditions exist: Tire wear When the tread is worn down to 1/16th of an inch (2 mm), tires must be replaced to help prevent your vehicle from skidding and hydropla[...]

U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN) Both U.S. and Canada Federal regulations require tire manufacturers to place standardized information on the sidewall of all tires. This information identifies and describes the fundamental characteristics of the tire and also provides a U.S. DOT T ire Identification Number for safety standard certification[...]

W ARNING: When mounting replacement tires and wheels, you should not exceed the maximum pressure indicated on the sidewall of the tire to set the beads without additional precautions listed below . If the beads do not seat at the maximum pressure indicated, re-lubricate and try again. When inflating the tire for mounting pressures up to 20 psi grea[...]

• Do not run over curbs or hit the tire against a curb when parking W ARNING: If your vehicle is stuck in snow , mud, sand, etc., do not rapidly spin the tires; spinning the tires can tear the tire and cause an explosion. A tire can explode in as little as three to five seconds. W ARNING: Do not spin the wheels at over 35 mph (56 km/h). The tires[...]

• Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) vehicles/Four Wheel Drive (4WD)/All Wheel Drive (A WD) vehicles (front tires at top of diagram) Sometimes irregular tire wear can be corrected by rotating the tires. Note: If your tires show uneven wear ask an authorized dealer to check for and correct any wheel misalignment, tire imbalance or mechanical problem involved [...]

• DRW – Six tire rotation If your vehicle is equipped with dual rear wheels it is recommended that the front and rear tires (in pairs) be rotated only side to side. W e do not recommend splitting up the dual rear wheels. Rotate them side to side as a set/pair . After tire rotation, inflation pressures must be adjusted for the tires new position[...]

Information on “P” type tires P215/65R15 95H is an example of a tire size, load index and speed rating. The definitions of these items are listed below . (Note that the tire size, load index and speed rating for your vehicle may be different from this example.) 1. P: Indicates a tire, designated by the T ire and Rim Association (T&RA), that[...]

Note: Y ou may not find this information on all tires because it is not required by federal law . Letter rating Speed rating - mph (km/h) M 81 mph (130 km/h) N 87 mph (140 km/h) Q 99 mph (159 km/h) R 106 mph (171 km/h) S 112 mph (180 km/h) T 118 mph (190 km/h) U 124 mph (200 km/h) H 130 mph (210 km/h) V 149 mph (240 km/h) W 168 mph (270 km/h) Y 186[...]

12. T readwear , T raction and T emperature Grades • T readwear: The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half (1 1 ⁄ 2 ) times as well on the government course as a tire grad[...]

Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for “L T” type tires “L T” type tires have some additional information beyond those of “P” type tires; these differences are described below . Note: T ire Quality Grades do not apply to this type of tire. 1. LT: Indicates a tire, designated by the T ire and Rim Association (T&RA)[...]

Information on “T” type tires “T” type tires have some additional information beyond those of “P” type tires; these differences are described below: T145/80D16 is an example of a tire size. Note: The temporary tire size for your vehicle may be different from this example. T ire Quality Grades do not apply to this type of tire. 1. T: Ind[...]

TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) (IF EQUIPPED) Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label. (If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the v[...]

The T ire Pressure Monitoring System complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. W ARNING: The[...]

Understanding your Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) The T ire Pressure Monitoring System measures pressure in your four road tires and sends the tire pressure readings to your vehicle. The Low T ire W arning Lamp will turn ON if the tire pressure is significantly low . Once the light is illuminated, your tires are under inflated and need to b[...]

Low T ire Pressure W arning Light Possible cause Customer Action Required Solid W arning Light T ire(s) under -inflated 1. Check your tire pressure to ensure tires are properly inflated; refer to Inflating your tires in this chapter . 2. After inflating your tires to the manufacturer’ s recommended inflation pressure as shown on the T ire Label ([...]

Low T ire Pressure W arning Light Possible cause Customer Action Required Flashing W arning Light Spare tire in use Y our temporary spare tire is in use. Repair the damaged road wheel and re-mount it on the vehicle to restore system functionality . For a description of how the system functions under these conditions, refer to When your temporary sp[...]

TPMS reset procedure (if applicable) The TPMS reset tool is ONL Y provided for vehicles with dif ferent front and rear tire pressures. The TPMS reset procedure needs to be performed after tire rotation only on these vehicles. W ARNING: T o determine if your vehicle has different recommended pressures for the front and rear tires, refer to the Safet[...]

Storing the TPMS reset tool Y ou should store the TPMS reset tool in the provided pocket of the owner guide case; however , before storing it, you will need to remove and discard the loose strip of V elcro 威 (this is the piece of V elcro 威 with the adhesive protection film on it); you will not need this portion of the V elcro 威 strip for this[...]

and remain on for approximately five (5) seconds. If the light does not illuminate, the tool needs to be replaced. TPMS reset tips: • T o reduce the chances of interference from another vehicle, TPMS reset should be performed at least three feet (one meter) away from another Ford Motor Company vehicle undergoing the TPMS reset procedure at the sa[...]

4. Press and hold the brake pedal for two (2) seconds, then release. 5. T urn the ignition to off— DO NOT remove the key . 6. Cycle the ignition from off to on three (3) times ending in on. DO NOT start the engine. If the reset mode has been entered successfully , the horn will sound once, the TPMS indicator will flash and the message center will[...]

7. T rain the TPMS sensors in the tires using the following TPMS reset sequence starting with the left front tire in the following clockwise order: 1. Left front tire (Front driver’ s side) 2. Right front tire (Front passenger’ s side) 3. Right rear tire (Rear passenger’ s side) 4. Left rear tire (Rear driver’ s side) 8. Left front tire: Pl[...]

10. Perform Steps 8 and 9 on the right front tire, right rear tire and finally the left rear tire. T raining is complete after the horn sounds for the last tire trained (left rear tire) and the message center displays: TRAINING COMPLETE . T urn the ignition to off. If two short horn beeps are heard, the reset procedure was unsuccessful and must be [...]

V EHICLE LOADING – WITH AND WITHOUT A TRAILER This section will guide you in the proper loading of your vehicle and/or trailer , to keep your loaded vehicle weight within its design rating capability , with or without a trailer . Properly loading your vehicle will provide maximum return of vehicle design performance. Before loading your vehicle, [...]

Payload – is the combined weight of cargo and passengers that the vehicle is carrying. The maximum payload for your vehicle can be found on the T ire Label on the B-Pillar or the edge of the driver’ s door (vehicles exported outside the US and Canada may not have a T ire Label). Look for “THE COMBINED WEIGHT OF OCCUP ANTS AND CARGO SHOULD NEV[...]

Example only: Cargo W eight – includes all weight added to the Base Curb W eight, including cargo and optional equipment. When towing, trailer tongue load or king pin weight is also part of cargo weight. GA W (Gross Axle W eight) – is the total weight placed on each axle (front and rear) – including vehicle curb weight and all payload. 2009 F[...]

GA WR (Gross Axle W eight Rating) – is the maximum allowable weight that can be carried by a single axle (front or rear). These numbers are shown on the Safety Compliance Certification Label located on the B-Pillar or the edge of the driver’ s door . The total load on each axle must never exceed its GA WR. Note: For trailer towing information r[...]

W ARNING: Exceeding the Safety Compliance Certification Label vehicle weight rating limits could result in substandard vehicle handling or performance, engine, transmission and/or structural damage, serious damage to the vehicle, loss of control and personal injury . GCW (Gross Combined W eight) – is the weight of the loaded vehicle (GVW) plus th[...]

W ARNING: Do not use replacement tires with lower load carrying capacities than the original tires because they may lower the vehicle’ s GVWR and GA WR limitations. Replacement tires with a higher limit than the original tires do not increase the GVWR and GA WR limitations. W ARNING: Exceeding any vehicle weight rating limitation could result in [...]

• A final example for your vehicle with 1,400 lb. (635 kg) of cargo and luggage capacity . Y ou and one of your friends decide to pick up cement from the local home improvement store to finish that patio you have been planning for the past 2 years. Measuring the inside of the vehicle with the rear seat folded down, you have room for 12-100 lb. (4[...]

Y our vehicle may tow a Conventional/Class IV trailer or fifth wheel trailer provided the maximum trailer weight is less than or equal to the maximum trailer weight listed for your engine and rear axle ratio on the following charts. T o calculate your maximum trailer weight: For pickup trucks: T ake curb weight, hitch hardware and the driver’ s w[...]

Maximum GCWR - lb. (kg.) Engine Rear axle ratio Manual transmission Automatic transmission F–250 Pick-up 5.4L 3.73 15000 (6804) 16000 (7257) 4.10 17000 (7711) 18000 (8165) 6.8L 4.10 20000 (9072) 21000 (9525) 4.30 22000 (9979) 22500 (10206) F–350 Single Rear Wheel (SR W) Pick-up 5.4L 3.73 15000 (6804) 16000 (7257) 4.10 17000 (7711) 18000 (8165) [...]

Hitches W ARNING: ON PICK-UP TRUCKS, the trailer hitch provided on this vehicle enhances collision protection for the fuel system. DO NOT REMOVE! Do not mount a ball hitch (sometimes referred to as a trailer ball hitch or trailer ball) to the bumper or use hitches that clamp onto the vehicle’ s bumper or attach to the axle. Y ou must distribute t[...]

W ARNING: T owing trailers beyond the maximum tongue weight exceeds the limit of the towing system and could result in vehicle structural damage, loss of vehicle control and personal injury . Weight distributing hitch When hooking up a trailer using a load equalizing hitch, always use the following procedure: 1. Park the unloaded vehicle on a level[...]

W ARNING: If you own a trailer with a hydraulic brake system, do not connect the trailer’ s hydraulic brake system directly to your vehicle’ s brake system. The vehicle’ s brake system is only designed to carry the appropriate amount of brake fluid for the vehicle alone. Connecting a hydraulic trailer braking system could adversely affect you[...]

• TBC GAIN = XX.X NO TRAILER : The instrument cluster message center will display the current gain setting during a given ignition cycle and when adjusting the gain. This message is also displayed during manual activation without a trailer connected or when gain adjustments are made with no trailer connected. • TBC GAIN = XX.X OUTPUT = ////// :[...]

Note: This should only be performed in a traffic free environment at speeds of approximately 20–25 mph (30–40 km/h). 1. Make sure the trailer brakes are in good working condition, functioning normally , and properly adjusted. See your trailer dealer if necessary . 2. Hook up the trailer and make the electrical connections according to the trail[...]

Note: Y our TBC can be diagnosed by your authorized dealer to determine exactly which trailer fault has occurred; however , if the fault is with the trailer this diagnosis is not covered under your Ford warranty . Points to Remember: • Remember to adjust gain setting before using the TBC for the first time. • Readjust GAIN setting on the TBC (a[...]

Driving while you tow When towing a trailer: • Do not drive faster than 70 mph (113 km/h) during the first 500 miles (800 km) of trailer towing and don’t make full-throttle starts. • T urn off the speed control. The speed control may shut off automatically when you are towing on long, steep grades. • Consult your local motor vehicle speed r[...]

• If you will be towing a trailer frequently in hot weather , hilly conditions, at GCWR, or any combination of these factors, consider refilling your rear axle with synthetic gear lubricant if not already so equipped. Refer to Maintenance Product Specifications and Capacities in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter for the proper axle lubri[...]

Tires • All trailer tires should be of the same size, and construction. • Select tires that meet the trailer loading requirements. • Always check tow vehicle and trailer tire pressure before towing. Launching or retrieving a boat Disconnect the wiring to the trailer before backing the trailer into the water . Reconnect the wiring to the trail[...]

T ransmission Drivetrain configuration Requirements for neutral towing Manual 4x4 with manual-shift transfer case T ransmission in (N) Neutral; T ransfer case in (N) (Neutral); Hublocks set to FREE 1 Automatic Manual 4X2 or 4x4 with electronic-shift transfer case Do not tow your vehicle with any wheels on the ground, as vehicle or transmission dama[...]

STARTING Positions of the ignition 1. Off— shuts off the engine and all accessories/locks the steering wheel and allows key removal. 2. Accessory— allows the electrical accessories such as the radio to operate while the engine is not running. This position also unlocks the steering wheel. 3. On— all electrical circuits operational. W arning l[...]

W ARNING: If you smell exhaust fumes inside your vehicle, have your dealer inspect your vehicle immediately . Do not drive if you smell exhaust fumes. Important safety precautions When the engine starts, the idle RPM runs faster to warm the engine. If the engine idle speed does not slow down automatically , have the vehicle checked. If your vehicle[...]

If starting a vehicle with a manual transmission: 1. Make sure the parking brake is set. 2. Push the clutch pedal to the floor . • T urn the key to 3 (on) without turning the key to 4 (start). Some warning lights will briefly illuminate. See W arning lights and chimes in the Instrument Cluster chapter for more information regarding the warning li[...]

3. After idling for a few seconds, apply the brake, shift into gear and drive. Note: If the engine does not start on the first try , turn the key to the off position, wait 10 seconds and try Step 2 again. If the engine still fails to start, press the accelerator to the floor and try Step 2 again, keeping the accelerator on the floor until the engin[...]

Prior to using the engine block heater , follow these recommendations for proper and safe operation: • For your safety , use an outdoor extension cord that is product certified by Underwriter’ s laboratory (UL ) or Canadian Standards Association (CSA). Use only an extension cord that can be used outdoors, in cold temperatures, and is clearly ma[...]

How to Use the Engine Block Heater Ensure the receptacle terminals are clean and dry prior to use. T o clean them, use a dry cloth. Depending on the type of factory installed equipment, your engine block heater system may consume anywhere between 400 watts or 1000 watts of power per hour . Y our factory installed block heater system does not have a[...]

ABS warning lamp The ABS lamp in the instrument cluster momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned on. If the light does not illuminate during start up, remains on or flashes, the ABS may be disabled and may need to be serviced. Even when the ABS is disabled, normal braking is still effective. If your BRAKE warning lamp illuminates with th[...]

Pull the release lever to release the parking brake. T o prevent the pedal from releasing too quickly , place your left foot on the service brake pedal, then slowly pull the release lever until the pedal slowly releases. Make sure that the pedal is fully released. Y ou may want to pull the release lever again to make sure the parking brake is fully[...]

into four -wheel drive mode (if equipped), the traction control system will be automatically disabled. T raction control operation will resume when the vehicle is placed back into two-wheel drive mode. W ARNING: Aggressive driving in any road conditions can cause you to lose control of your vehicle increasing the risk of severe personal injury or p[...]

• Do not fill the power steering pump reservoir above the MAX mark on the reservoir , as this may result in leaks from the reservoir . If the power steering system breaks down (or if the engine is turned off), you can steer the vehicle manually , but it takes more effort. If the steering wanders or pulls, check for: • an improperly inflated tir[...]

W ARNING: V ehicles with a higher center of gravity such as utility vehicles and trucks handle differently than vehicles with a lower center of gravity . Utility vehicles and trucks 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 conditions.[...]

2. Apply the brake. Use a tool (or a small screwdriver) to pry out the access cover . Insert the tool into the access hole and slide the white override button towards the left. Move the gear shift lever into N (Neutral) while holding the white override disc towards the left. 3. Start the vehicle. If it is necessary to use the above procedure to mov[...]

Understanding the shift positions of the 5–speed automatic transmission This vehicle is equipped with an adaptive T ransmission Shift Strategy . Adaptive Shift Strategy offers the optimal transmission operation and shift quality . When the vehicle’ s battery has been disconnected for any type of service or repair , the transmission will need to[...]

D (Overdrive) with T ow/Haul OFF D (Overdrive) with T ow/Haul OFF is the normal driving position for the best fuel economy . The overdrive function allows automatic upshifts and downshifts through gears one through five. D (Overdrive) with T ow/Haul ON The T ow/Haul feature improves transmission operation when towing a trailer or a heavy load. All [...]

Used for improved traction on slippery roads. Selecting 3 (Third) provides engine braking. 2 (Second) Use 2 (Second) to start-up on slippery roads or to provide additional engine braking on downgrades. 1 (First) • Provides maximum engine braking. • Allows upshifts by moving gearshift lever . • The transmission will not downshift into 1 (First[...]

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. 4. Press the brake pedal and move the gearshift lever to the desired gear; 1 (First) or R (Reverse). 5. Release the parking brake, then slowly release the clutch peda[...]

Maximum downshift speeds 1 6-speed transmission Shift from: T ransfer case position (if equipped) 2 2H or 4H 4L D (Overdrive) - 4 45 mph (72 km/h) 16 mph (26 km/h) 4-3 35 mph (56 km/h) 12 mph (19 km/h) 3-2 20 mph (32 km/h) 8 mph (13 km/h) 2-1 5 mph (8 km/h) 2 mph (3 km/h) 1-LO Only shift to LO when at a stop. 1 Use 2H or 4H for 4WD equipped vehicle[...]

REVERSE SENSING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) The Reverse Sensing System (RSS) sounds a tone to warn the driver of obstacles near the rear bumper when the R (Reverse) is selected and the vehicle is moving at speeds less than 3 mph (5 km/h). The system is not effective at speeds above 3 mph (5 km/h) and may not detect certain angular or moving objects. W ARN[...]

The RSS detects obstacles up to 6 feet (2 meters) 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 10 inches (25.0 cm) away , the tone will sound conti[...]

If your vehicle sustains damage to the rear bumper/fascia, leaving it misaligned or bent, the sensing zone may be altered causing inaccurate measurement of obstacles or false alarms. REARVIEW CAMERA SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) The rear -view camera system, located on the tailgate, provides a video image, which appears in the rear view mirror or on the nav[...]

Objects in the red zone are closest to your vehicle and objects in the green zone are further away . Objects are getting closer to your vehicle as they move from the green zone to the yellow or red zones. Use the side mirrors and rear view mirror to get better coverage on both sides and rear of the vehicle. When shifting out of R (Reverse) and into[...]

W ARNING: Do not use the camera system with the tailgate open. If the back end of the vehicle is hit or damaged, then check with your authorized dealer to have your rear video system checked for proper coverage and operation. Night time and dark area use At night time or in dark areas, the camera system relies on the reverse lamp lighting to produc[...]

Manual Shift On Stop (MSOS) 4x4 system (if equipped) The 4WD system is engaged or disengaged by rotating the control for both front wheel hub locks from the FREE or LOCK position, then manually engaging or disengaging the transfer case with the floor -mounted shifter . For increased fuel economy in 2WD, rotate both hub locks to the FREE position. ?[...]

• uses auto-manual hub locks that can be engaged and disengaged automatically based on the 4x4 mode selected. • auto-manual hub locks can be manually overridden by rotating the hub lock control from AUTO to LOCK if desired. • automatic operation of the hub locks is recommended, and will increase fuel economy • For proper operation, make sur[...]

2H (2WD) – For general on-road driving. Sends power to the rear wheels only . 4H (4x4 High) – For winter and off-road conditions. Sends power to front and rear wheels. This mode is not intended for use on dry pavement. N (Neutral) – Only used when towing the vehicle. 4L (4x4 Low) – For low-speed off-road applications that require extra powe[...]

Shifting from 4H (4x4 High) to 2H (2WD) Move the transfer case lever to 2H (2WD) at a stop or a vehicle speed below 5 mph (8 km/h). W ith the vehicle at complete stop, disengage the locking hubs (optional) by rotating the hub lock control from LOCK to FREE. • For proper operation, make sure that both indicator arrows on the hub are aligned, and t[...]

5. If shifting to 2H (2WD) with the vehicle at a complete stop, disengage the locking hubs (optional) by rotating the hub lock control from LOCK to FREE. Using the N (Neutral) position The transfer case neutral position overrides the transmission and puts the vehicle in neutral regardless of transmission gearshift lever position. The vehicle can mo[...]

Shifting from 2WD to 4x4 HIGH Rotate the 4x4 control to the 4x4 HIGH position at speeds up to 55 mph (88 km/h). • The electronic shift 4x4 system is designed to engage 4x4 HIGH when the vehicle is moving. If shifted to 4x4 HIGH while at complete stop, 4x4 may not engage and the 4x4 indicator may flash continuously until the vehicle is allowed to [...]

3. Move the 4x4 control to the 4x4 LOW position. 4. Hold the shift conditions until the 4x4 LOW indicator light illuminates. 5. If the 4x4 LOW indicator light flashes continuously for more than 10 seconds, allow the vehicle to move at a speed below 5 mph (8 km/h), then repeat steps 2 through 5 while the vehicle is rolling before reporting any shift[...]

How your vehicle differs from other vehicles T ruck and utility vehicles can differ from some other vehicles. Y our vehicle may be higher to allow it to travel over rough terrain without getting hung up or damaging underbody components. The differences that make your vehicle so versatile also make it handle differently than an ordinary passenger ca[...]

W ARNING: 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 unde[...]

W ARNING: 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 unde[...]

Power is supplied to all four wheels through a transfer case. On 4WD vehicles, the transfer case allows you to select 4WD when necessary . Information on transfer case operation and shifting procedures can be found in the Driving chapter . Information on transfer case maintenance can be found in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter . Y ou sho[...]

Be cautious of sudden changes in vehicle speed or direction when you are driving in mud. Even 4WD vehicles can lose traction in slick mud. As when you are driving over sand, apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning your wheels. If the vehicle does slide, steer in the direction of the slide until you regain control of the vehicle. If the tran[...]

When climbing a steep slope or hill, start in a lower gear rather than downshifting to a lower gear from a higher gear once the ascent has started. This reduces strain on the engine and the possibility of stalling. If you do stall out, do not try to turn around because you might roll over . It is better to back down to a safe location. Apply just e[...]

Make sure you allow sufficient distance between you and other vehicles for stopping. Drive slower than usual and consider using one of the lower gears. In emergency stopping situations, avoid locking of the wheels. Use a “squeeze” technique, push on the brake pedal with a steadily increasing force which allows the wheels to brake yet continue t[...]

V EHICLE USED AS A STATIONARY POWER SOURCE Auxiliary equipment called power take-off, or PTO, is often added to the engine or transmission to operate utility equipment. Examples include a wheel-lift for tow trucks, cranes, tools for construction or tire service, and pumping fluids. PTO applications draw auxiliary horsepower from the powertrain, oft[...]

SNOWPLOWING Ford recommends that the Super Duty F-Series used for snow removal include the Snow Plow Package Option. Installing the snowplow W eight limits and guidelines for selecting and installing the snowplow can be found in the Ford T ruck Body Builders Layout Book, Snowplow section, found at www .fleet.ford.com/truckbbas. A typical installati[...]

• The snow plow prep package includes a unique powertrain control strategy which is required for diesel engine cooling during highway driving with the snowplow raised. Operating the vehicle with the snowplow attached Do not use your vehicle for snow removal until it has been driven at least 500 miles (800 km). The attached snowplow blade restrict[...]

W ARNING: Additional equipment such as snowplow equipment may effect the performance of the airbag sensors increasing the risk of injury . Please refer to the Body Builders Layout Book for instructions about the appropriate installation of additional equipment. Transmission operation while plowing Operate the vehicle with the automatic transmission[...]

ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE 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 coverage period listed on the Roadsi[...]

• towing of your disabled vehicle • emergency travel expense reimbursement • travel planning benefits In Canada, for uninterrupted Roadside Assistance coverage, you may purchase extended coverage prior to your Basic W arranty’ s Roadside Assistance expiring. For more information and enrollment, contact 1–877–294–2582 or visit our webs[...]

FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH This device stops the electric fuel pump from sending fuel to the engine when your vehicle has had a substantial jolt. After an accident, if the engine cranks but does not start, this switch may have been activated. This switch is located on the passenger’ s side of the instrument panel. Open the front passenger door and[...]

FUSES AND RELAYS Fuses If electrical components in the vehicle are not working, a fuse may have blown. Blown fuses are identified by a broken wire within the fuse. Check the appropriate fuses before replacing any electrical components. Note: Always replace a fuse with one that has the specified amperage rating. Using a fuse with a higher amperage r[...]

Passenger compartment fuse panel The fuse panel is located in the passenger’ s footwell. Remove the panel cover to access the fuses. T o remove the fuse panel cover , pull the panel toward you. When the clips of the panel disengage, let the panel fall easily . T o remove a fuse use the fuse puller tool provided on the fuse panel cover . W ARNING:[...]

The fuses are coded as follows. Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Protected Circuits 1 30A Not used (spare) 2 15A Not used (spare) 3 15A Family Entertainment System (FES) 4 30A Not used (spare) 5 10A Keypad illumination, Brake-Shift Interlock (BSI), SPBJB 6 20A T urn signals 7 10A Left headlamp (Low beam) 8 10A Right headlamp (Low beam) 9 15A Int[...]

Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Protected Circuits 10 15A Cargo lamp, Puddle lamp, Switch backlight 11 10A Not used (spare) 12 7.5A Power mirror switch, Driver power seat (Memory) 13 5A Not used (spare) 14 10A Upfitter relay #3 feed 15 10A Climate control head 16 15A Upfitter Relay #4 Feed 17 20A All lock motor feeds 18 20A Heated seat relay fe[...]

Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Protected Circuits 29 5A Not used (spare) 30 5A Not used (spare) 31 10A Not used (spare) 32 10A Restraints Control Module (RCM), Passenger Airbag Deactivation Indicator 33 10A T railer tow brake controller , T railer tow battery charge relay coil 34 5A Not used (spare) 35 10A Reverse Sensing System (RSS), 4x4 mod[...]

Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Protected Circuits 45 5A Front wiper logic, Blower motor relay coil 46 7.5A Not used (spare) 47 30A Circuit Breaker Power windows, Moon roof, Power Sliding Backlite 48 Relay Delayed accessory Power distribution box The power distribution box is located in the engine compartment. The power distribution box contain[...]

The high-current fuses are coded as follows: Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Protected Circuits 1 Relay Blower motor/V ariable blower control (Dual Zone Climate Control) 2 Relay Electronic Shift-on-the-Fly (ESOF) Lo-Hi 3 Relay Heater mirror 4 — Not used 5 30A* T railer Brake Controller (TBC) 6 40A* ABS module (Pump) 7 30A* Upfitter auxiliary [...]

Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Protected Circuits 22 Relay Stop lamps, Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL), TBC, Customer access 23 15A** Heater mirror , Heated spotted mirror 24 40A* Blower motor relay 25 — Not used 26 30A* ESOF relay lo-hi 27 50A* Glow Plug Control Module (GPCM) #1 (Diesel engine only) 28 20A* Heated mirror relay 29 30A*[...]

Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Protected Circuits 43 20A* Power point (Center console - Rear) 44 30A* T railer battery charge relay 45 30A* Driver power seat or Memory module 46 40A* Run/Start relay 47 50A* GPCM #2 (Diesel engine only) 48 30A* ESOF relay hi-lo 49 30A* Wiper motor 50 30A* PCM relay coil, PCM relay (Gasoline engines only) 51 —[...]

Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Protected Circuits 66 — Not used 67 — Not used 68 — Not used 69 — Not used 70 10A** Gasoline engines: A/C clutch relay coil, Refrigerant Containment Switch, Heated PCV Diesel engine: A/C clutch relay coil, Clutch switch, Fuel pump cooler , A/C cycle pressure switch 71 5A** Fuel pump relay diode, PCM/ECM R[...]

Y our vehicle may be equipped with a conventional spare tire that is different in one or more of the following: type, brand, size, speed rating and tread design. If this is the case, this dissimilar spare tire is still rated for your vehicle loads (GA WR and GVWR).T emporary spare tires are not equipped with T ire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) sen[...]

• Use snow chains on the end of the vehicle with the dissimilar spare tire • Use more than one dissimilar spare tire at a time • Use commercial car washing equipment • T ry to repair the dissimilar spare tire Use of one of the dissimilar spare tires listed above at any one wheel location can lead to impairment of the following: • Handling[...]

When driving with the full-size dissimilar spare tire/wheel additional caution should be given to: • T owing a trailer • Driving vehicles equipped with a camper body • Driving vehicles with a load on the cargo rack Drive cautiously when using a full-size dissimilar spare tire/wheel and seek service as soon as possible. Spare tire information [...]

Use of a temporary spare tire at any one wheel location can lead to impairment of the following: • Handling, stability and braking performance • Comfort and noise • Ground clearance and parking at curbs • W inter weather driving capability • W et weather driving capability Stopping and securing the vehicle W ARNING: T o help prevent the v[...]

Location of the spare tire and tools If your vehicle is equipped with a spare tire, jack and associated tools, refer to the following table for their locations: T ool Location Spare tire (pick-up trucks only) Under the vehicle, just forward of the rear bumper Jack Regular cab and Crew Cab: Fastened to floor pan behind rearmost seat on passenger sid[...]

• V ehicles equipped with dual rear wheels, insert the lug wrench extension into the lug wrench to reach the lug nuts. 2. Attach the spare tire lock key (A) to the jack handle (B). 3. Fully insert the jack handle (with one extension) through the bumper hole and into the guide tube. The key and lock will engage with a slight push and counterclockw[...]

W ARNING: 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. W ARNING: If the vehicle slips off the jack, you or someone else could be seriously injured. W ARNING: Do not att[...]

6. Position the jack according to the following guides: • Front (4x2) • Front driver side (4x4) Note: Make sure the jack fits onto the flat area on the outboard side of the differential. • Front passenger side (4x4) Note: View shown from the rear of the vehicle to clearly identify the jack point. Place the jack directly under the axle. 2009 F[...]

• Rear Never use the front or rear differential as a jacking point. W ARNING: 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. 7. T urn the jack handle clockwise until the wheel [...]

The following steps apply to F–350 Dual Rear Wheel (DR W) and F–450/F–550 vehicles only: 11. 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. 12. Position the jack according to the following guides: • Front (4x2): F?[...]

• Front passenger side (4x4): F-350 DRW Note: View shown from the rear of the vehicle to clearly identify the jack point. Note: Place the jack directly under axle and inboard of the radius arm so that the jack clears the radius arm. • Front: F–450/F–550 • Rear: F-350 DRW • Rear: F-450/F-550 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 2nd[...]

13. Insert the jack handle into the pump linkage. 14. 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 . 15. Remove the lug nuts with the lug wrench. 16. Replace the flat tire w[...]

10–lug nut torque sequence 19. Stow the flat tire. Refer to Stowing the flat/spare tire if the vehicle is equipped with a spare tire carrier . Note: Do not stow the Harley-Davidson flat tire and wheel using the spare tire winch mechanism; store the flat in the bed of the truck. 20. Stow the jack, jack handle and lug wrench. Make sure the jack is [...]

If the ornament retention towers are aligned between the studs/lug nuts, the ornament is improperly installed. This improper installation may appear and sound correct, but will not keep the ornament on the vehicle. Ornaments improperly installed in this manner will fall off or become loose with minimal force or impact. Installing dual rear wheel or[...]

4. Be sure to install all the clips on the nuts over the flanges so that there is an even gap all around and the retention clips are fully seated. Stowing the flat/spare tire Note: Failure to follow spare tire stowage instructions may result in failure of cable or loss of spare tire. 1. Lay the tire on the ground with the valve stem facing in the d[...]

5. Repeat this tightness check procedure when servicing the spare tire pressure (every six months, per scheduled maintenance information), or at any time that the spare tire is disturbed through service of other components. 6. If removed, install the spare tire lock (if equipped) into the bumper drive tube with the spare tire lock key (if equipped)[...]

Inspect the wheel pilot hole prior to installation. If there is visible corrosion in wheel pilot hole, remove loose particles by wiping with clean rag and apply grease. Apply grease only to the wheel pilot hole surface by smearing a “dime” (1 square cm) sized glob of grease around the wheel pilot surface (1) with end of finger . DO NOT apply gr[...]

4. Check all battery terminals and remove any excessive corrosion before you attach the battery cables. Ensure that vent caps are tight and level. 5. T urn the heater fan on in both vehicles to protect from any electrical surges. T urn all other accessories off. Connecting the jumper cables 1. Connect the positive (+) jumper cable to the positive ([...]

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 [...]

Jump starting 1. Start the engine of the booster vehicle and run the engine at moderately increased speed. 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 rev[...]

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 of a roadside assistance program, your roadside assistance service provider . It is recommended that the vehicle be towed with a wheel lift or flatbed equipment. Do not tow with a slingbelt. Ford Motor Company has not approved a sli[...]

Note: T owing an ESOF 4x4 vehicle with the front wheels on the ground without disengaging the front hubs may cause damage to the automatic transmission. Note: T owing a 4x2 or an ESOF 4x4 vehicle with the rear wheels on the ground for more than 50 miles (80 km) and/or in excess of 35 mph (56 km/h) may cause damage to the automatic transmission. Not[...]

GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED W arranty repairs to your vehicle must be performed by an authorized Ford, Lincoln, or Mercury dealer . While any authorized dealer handling your vehicle line will provide warranty service, we recommend you return to your selling authorized dealer who wants to ensure your continued satisfaction. Please note that certai[...]

In Canada: Mailing Address (Ford vehicles) Customer Relationship Centre Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited P .O. Box 2000 Oakville, Ontario L6J 5E4 T elephone 1-800-565-3673 (FORD) Online www .ford.ca Mailing Address (Lincoln vehicles) Lincoln Centre Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited P .O. Box 2000 Oakville, Ontario L6J 5E4 T elephone 1-800-[...]

In the United States, a warranty dispute must be submitted to the BBB AUTO LINE before taking action under the Magnuson-Moss W arranty Act, or to the extent allowed by state law , before pursuing replacement or repurchase remedies provided by certain state laws. This dispute handling procedure is not required prior to enforcing state created rights[...]

THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU (BBB) AUTO LINE PROGRAM (U.S. ONLY) Y our satisfaction is important to Ford Motor Company and to your dealer . If a warranty concern has not been resolved using the three-step procedure outlined on the first page of the Customer Assistance section, you may be eligible to participate in the BBB AUTO LINE program. The BBB A[...]

UTILIZING THE MEDIATION/ARBITRATION PROGRAM (CANADA ONLY) For vehicles delivered to authorized Canadian dealers. In those cases where you continue to feel that the efforts by Ford of Canada and the authorized dealer to resolve a factory-related vehicle service concern have been unsatisfactory , Ford of Canada participates in an impartial third part[...]

If you did not take advantage of the Ford Extended Service Plan at the time of purchasing your vehicle, you may still be eligible. Since this information is subject to change, please ask your authorized dealer for complete details about Ford Extended Service Plan coverage options, or visit the Ford ESP website at www .ford-esp.com. GETTING ASSIST A[...]

ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER’S LITERA TURE T o order the publications in this portfolio, contact Helm, Incorporated at: HELM, INCORPORA TED P .O. Box 07150 Detroit, Michigan 48207 Or to order a free publication catalog, call toll free: 1-800-782-4356 Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. EST Helm, Incorporated can also be reached by their website: www[...]

T o contact NHTSA, you may call the V ehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1–888–327–4236 (TTY : 1–800–424–9153); go to http://www.safercar .gov; or write to: Administrator 1200 New Jersey A venue, Southeast W ashington, D.C. 20590 Y ou can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http://www.safercar .gov. REPORTING S[...]

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

• After polishing chrome bumpers, apply a coating of Motorcraft Premium Liquid W ax (ZC-53-A), available from your authorized dealer , or an equivalent quality product to help protect from environmental effects. W AXING • W ash the vehicle first. • Do not use waxes that contain abrasives; use Motorcraft Premium Liquid W ax (ZC-53-A), which is[...]

ENGINE Engines are more efficient when they are clean because grease and dirt buildup keep the engine warmer than normal. When washing: • T ake care when using a power washer to clean the engine. The high-pressure fluid could penetrate the sealed parts and cause damage. • Do not spray a hot engine with cold water to avoid cracking the engine bl[...]

• 6.8L V10 gasoline engine PLASTIC (NON-PAINTED) EXTERIOR PARTS Use only approved products to clean plastic parts. These products are available from your authorized dealer . • For routine cleaning, use Motorcraft Detail W ash (ZC-3-A). • If tar or grease spots are present, use Motorcraft Bug and T ar Remover (ZC-42). • For plastic headlamp [...]

• The wiper blades can be cleaned with isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol or Motorcraft Premium W indshield W asher Concentrate (ZC-32–A), available from your authorized dealer . This washer fluid contains special solution in addition to alcohol which helps to remove the hot wax deposited on the wiper blade and windshield from automated car wash facil[...]

4. Remove the soaked cloth, and if it is not soiled badly , use this cloth to clean the area by using a rubbing motion for 60 seconds. 5. Following this, wipe area dry with a clean, white, cotton cloth. INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONSOLE (HARLEY-DAVIDSON ONLY) Y our vehicle’ s instrument panel and console are uniquely painted with both high and low glo[...]

INTERIOR For fabric, carpets, cloth seats and safety belts: • Remove dust and loose dirt with a vacuum cleaner . • Remove light stains and soil with Motorcraft Professional Strength Carpet & Upholstery Cleaner (ZC-54). • If grease or tar is present on the material, spot-clean the area first with Motorcraft Spot and Stain Remover (ZC-14). [...]

LEATHER SEATS FOR THE KING RANCH F-250 AND F-350 CREW CAB ONLY (IF EQUIPPED) Y our vehicle is equipped with seating covered in premium, top-grain leather which is extremely durable, but still requires special care and maintenance in order to ensure longevity and comfort. Regular cleaning and conditioning will maintain the appearance of the leather [...]

Conditioning Bottles of King Ranch Leather Conditioner are available at the King Ranch Saddle Shop. Visit the W eb site at www.krsaddleshop.com ,o r telephone (in the United States) 1–800–282–KING (5464). If you are unable to obtain King Ranch Leather Conditioner , use another premium leather conditioner . • Apply your first conditioning tr[...]

Motorcraft Dash and Vinyl Cleaner (ZC-38–A) Motorcraft Deluxe Leather and Vinyl Cleaner (U.S. only) (ZC-11–A) Motorcraft Detail W ash (ZC-3–A) Motorcraft Dusting Cloth (ZC-24) Motorcraft Engine Shampoo and Degreaser (U.S only) (ZC-20) Motorcraft Engine Shampoo (Canada only) (CXC-66-A) Motorcraft Multi-Purpose Cleaner (Canada only) (CXC-101) M[...]

SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS T o help you service your vehicle, we provide scheduled maintenance information which makes tracking routine service easy . If your vehicle requires professional service, your authorized dealer can provide the necessary parts and service. Check your W arranty Guide/Customer Information Guide to find out which parts and servi[...]

2. Block the wheels. W ARNING: T o reduce the risk of vehicle damage and/or personal burn injuries, do not start your engine with the air cleaner removed and do not remove it while the engine is running. OPENING THE HOOD 1. Inside the vehicle, pull the hood release handle located under the bottom left corner of the instrument panel. 2. Go to the fr[...]

IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT Refer to the 6.0 and 6.4 Liter Power Stroke Direct Injection T urbo Diesel Owner’ s Guide Supplement for diesel engine component locations. 5.4L V8 gasoline engines 1. W indshield washer fluid reservoir 2. Battery 3. T ransmission fluid dipstick (automatic transmission) 4. Engine oil filler cap 5. [...]

6.8L V10 gasoline engine 1. W indshield washer fluid reservoir 2. Battery 3. T ransmission fluid dipstick (automatic transmission) 4. Engine oil filler cap 5. Engine oil dipstick 6. Power steering fluid reservoir 7. Brake fluid reservoir 8. Engine coolant reservoir 9. Air filter assembly 10. Power distribution box 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owner[...]

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. Do not use any special washer fluid such as windshield water repellent type fluid or bug wash. They may cause squeaking, chatter noise, streak[...]

CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES 1. Pull the wiper arm away from the vehicle. T urn the blade at an angle from the wiper arm. Push the lock tab to release the blade and pull the wiper blade down toward the windshield to remove it from the arm. 2. Attach the new wiper to the wiper arm and press it into place until a click is heard. Replace wiper blades at [...]

• 5.4L/6.8L gasoline engines only; for diesel engine information, refer to the 6.0 and 6.4 Liter Direct Injection T urbo Diesel Owner’ s Guide Supplement. 6. W ipe the dipstick clean. Insert the dipstick 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 o[...]

4. Install the dipstick 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 possible oil loss, DO NOT operate the vehicle with the engine oil level dipstick and/or the engine oil filler cap removed. Engine[...]

It is recommended you use the appropriate Motorcraft oil filter or another with equivalent performance for your engine application. BATTERY W ARNING: This vehicle may be equipped with more than one battery , removal of cable from only one battery does not disconnect the vehicle electrical system. Be sure to disconnect cables from all batteries when[...]

W ARNING: 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. W ARNING: Keep batteries out of reach of children. Batteries conta[...]

• 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 intervals listed in[...]

When the engine is cold, check the level of the engine coolant in the reservoir . • The engine coolant should be at the “FULL COLD” level or within the “COLD FILL RANGE” as listed on the engine coolant reservoir (depending upon application). • Refer to scheduled maintenance information for service interval schedules. • Be sure to read[...]

• Add Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSS-M97B51-A1. Refer to Maintenance product specifications and capacities in this chapter . Note: Use of Motorcraft Cooling System Stop Leak Pellets or an equivalent product meeting Ford specification WSS-M99B37-B6, may darken the color of Motorcraft Premium Gol[...]

Add the proper mixture of coolant and water to the cooling system by following these steps: 1. Before you begin, turn the engine off and let it cool. 2. When the engine is cool, wrap a thick cloth around the coolant pressure relief cap on the coolant reservoir (a translucent plastic bottle). Slowly turn cap counterclockwise (left) until pressure be[...]

Coolant refill capacity T o find out how much fluid your vehicle’ s cooling system can hold, refer to Maintenance product specifications and capacities in this chapter . If your vehicle is equipped with a diesel engine, refer to the Maintenance Product Specifications and Capacities section of your 6.0 and 6.4 Liter Power Stroke Direct Injection T[...]

What you should know about fail-safe cooling (if equipped) If the engine coolant supply is depleted, this feature allows the vehicle to be driven temporarily before incremental component damage is incurred. The “fail-safe” distance depends on ambient temperatures, vehicle load and terrain. How fail-safe cooling works If the engine begins to ove[...]

W ARNING: Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is running or hot. 5. Re-start the engine and take your vehicle to a service facility . Driving the vehicle without repairing the engine problem increases the chance of engine damage. T ake your vehicle to a service facility as soon as possible. FUEL FILTER For fuel filter replacemen[...]

Observe the following guidelines when handling automotive fuel: • Extinguish all smoking materials and any open flames before refueling your vehicle. • Always turn off the vehicle before refueling. • Automotive fuels can be harmful or fatal if swallowed. Fuel such as gasoline is highly toxic and if swallowed can cause death or permanent injur[...]

Refueling W ARNING: Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel fire can cause severe injuries. T o help avoid injuries to you and others: • Read and follow all the instructions on the pump island; • T urn off your engine when you are refueling; • Do not smoke if you are near fuel or refueling your vehicle; • Keep sparks, flames and smoking mater[...]

If you must replace the fuel filler cap, replace it with a fuel filler cap that is designed for your vehicle. The vehicle warranty may 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. W ARNING: The fuel system may be under pressure. If the fuel filler cap is venting vapor [...]

Octane recommendations Y our vehicle is designed to use “Regular” unleaded gasoline with a pump (R+M)/2 octane rating of 87. W e do not recommend the use of gasolines labeled as “Regular” in high altitude areas that are sold with octane ratings less than 87. Do not be concerned if your engine sometimes knocks lightly . However , if it knock[...]

If you have run out of fuel: • Y ou may need to cycle the ignition from off to on several times after refueling to allow the fuel system to pump the fuel from the tank to the engine. On restarting, cranking time will take a few seconds longer than normal. • Normally , adding 1 gallon (3.8L) of fuel is enough to restart the engine. If the vehicl[...]

• Use the same filling rate setting (low — medium — high) each time the tank is filled. • Allow no more than two automatic click-offs when filling. • Always use fuel with the recommended octane rating. • Use a known quality gasoline, preferably a national brand. • Use the same side of the same pump and have the vehicle facing the same[...]

• Idling for long periods of time (greater than one minute) may waste fuel. • Anticipate stopping; slowing down may eliminate the need to stop. • Sudden or hard accelerations may reduce fuel economy . • Slow down gradually . • Driving at reasonable speeds (traveling at 55 mph [88 km/h] uses 15% less fuel than traveling at 65 mph [105 km/h[...]

• Using fuel blended with alcohol may lower fuel economy . • Fuel economy may decrease with lower temperatures during the first 8–10 miles (12–16 km) of driving. • Driving on flat terrain offers improved fuel economy as compared to driving on hilly terrain. • T ransmissions give their best fuel economy when operated in the top cruise ge[...]

W ARNING: 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. Illumination of the Service engine soon indicator , charging system warning light or the temperature warning light, fluid leaks, strange odors, smoke or loss of e[...]

4. Driving through deep water—the electrical system may be wet. These temporary malfunctions can be corrected by filling the fuel tank with good quality fuel, properly tightening the fuel cap or letting the electrical system dry out. After three driving cycles without these or any other temporary malfunctions present, the Service engine soon indi[...]

The OBD-II system is designed to check the emission control system during normal driving. A complete check may take several days. If the vehicle is not ready for I/M testing, the following driving cycle consisting of mixed city and highway driving may be performed: 15 minutes of steady driving on an expressway/highway followed by 20 minutes of stop[...]

7. If the fluid is low , add fluid in small amounts, continuously checking the level until it is between the MIN and MAX range. Refer to Maintenance Products Specifications and Capacities in this chapter for the proper fluid type. Be sure to put the cap back on the reservoir . BRAKE FLUID • V acuum boost system • Hydroboost system The fluid lev[...]

CLUTCH FLUID (IF EQUIPPED) Check the fluid level. Refer to scheduled maintenance information for the service interval schedules. During normal operation, the fluid level in the clutch reservoir should remain constant. If the fluid level drops, refill the fluid level to the step in the reservoir . Use only a DOT 3 brake fluid designed to meet Ford s[...]

1. Drive the vehicle 20 miles (30 km) or until it reaches normal operating temperature. 2. Park the vehicle on a level surface and engage the parking brake. 3. W ith the parking brake engaged and your foot on the brake pedal, start the engine and move the gearshift lever through all of the gear ranges. Allow sufficient time for each gear to engage.[...]

High fluid level Fluid levels above the safe range may result in transmission failure. An overfill condition of transmission fluid may cause shift and/or engagement concerns and/or possible damage. High fluid levels can be caused by an overheating condition. Adjusting automatic transmission fluid levels Before adding any fluid, make sure the correc[...]

Checking and adding manual transmission fluid (if equipped) 1. Clean the filler plug. 2. Remove the filler plug and inspect the fluid level. 3. Fluid level should be at the bottom of the opening. 4. Add enough fluid through the filler opening so that the fluid level is at the bottom of the opening. 5. Install and tighten the fill plug securely . Us[...]

T RANSFER 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 the Maintenance product specifications and capacities section in this[...]

AIR FILTER Refer to the scheduled maintenance information for the appropriate intervals for changing the air filter element. When changing the air filter element, use only the Motorcraft air filter element listed. Refer to Motorcraft part numbers in this chapter . The following procedure is for vehicles equipped with a gasoline engine. If your vehi[...]

5. Return air filter cover to original position making sure the four tabs are engaged and secure the three clamps. T ighten clamp on air tube and reconnect sensor . MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS Component 5.4L V8/6.8L V10 engines Air filter element F A-1883 Fuel filter FG-1083 Oil filter FL-820-S PCV valve 1 Battery (Standard) BXT -65-650 Battery (Option[...]

Replace the spark plugs with ones that meet Ford material and design specifications for your vehicle, such as Motorcraft or equivalent replacement parts. The customer warranty may be void for any damage to the engine if such spark plugs are not used. 3 Also available with 6.4L diesel engine and T orqShift transmission. Part number is FT -176. 4 Als[...]

MAINTENANCE PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND CAPACITIES Item Capacity Ford part name Ford part number / Ford specification Front axle 5.8 pints (2.8L) Motorcraft SAE 80W -90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant XY -80W -90–QL / WSP-M2C197–A Spindle bearing — High T emperature 4X4 Front Axle and Wheel Bearing Grease XG-11 / WSS-M1C267-A1 Rear axle - F-250/35[...]

Item Capacity Ford part name Ford part number / Ford specification Engine coolant - 6.8L V10 engine 2 27.5 quarts (26.0L) Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant (yellow-colored) VC-7-B / WSS-M97B51-A1 Engine and fuel coolant - diesel engine Refer to the 6.0 and 6.4 Liter Power Stroke Direct Injection T urbo Diesel Owner’ s Guide Supplement Engine[...]

Item Capacity Ford part name Ford part number / Ford specification Hinges, latches, striker plates, fuel filler door hinge and seat tracks — Multi-Purpose Grease XG–4 or XL-5 / ESB-M1C93–B Lock cylinders — Motorcraft Penetrating and Lock Lubricant XL-1 / None T ransmission / parking brake linkages and pivots, brake and clutch pedal shaft (i[...]

Item Capacity Ford part name Ford part number / Ford specification W indshield washer fluid 3.5 quarts (3.3L) Motorcraft Premium W indshield W asher Concentrate ZC-32–A / WSB-M8B16–A2 1 Add 8 oz. (236 ml) of Additive Friction Modifier XL-3 or equivalent meeting Ford Specification EST -M2C118–A for complete refill of limited slip Ford axles. F[...]

ENGINE DATA Engine 5.4L V8 engine 6.8L V10 engine Cubic inches 330 415 Required fuel 87 octane 87 octane Firing order 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8 1-6-5-10-2-7-3-8-4-9 Spark plug gap 1.0–1.1mm (0.039–0.043 inch) 1.0–1.1mm (0.039–0.043 inch) Ignition system Coil on plug Coil on plug Compression ratio 9.8:1 9.2:1 Drivebelt routing 5.4L V8/6.8L V10 engines[...]

IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE Safety Compliance Certification Label The National Highway T raffic Safety Administration Regulations require that a Safety Compliance Certification Label be affixed to a vehicle and prescribe where the Safety Compliance Certification Label may be located. The Safety Compliance Certification Label is located on the structur[...]

The V ehicle Identification Number (VIN) contains the following information: 1. W orld manufacturer identifier 2. Brake system / Gross V ehicle W eight Rating (GVWR) / Restraint System 3. V ehicle line, series, body type 4. Engine type 5. Check digit 6. Model year 7. Assembly plant 8. Production sequence number T RANSMISSION CODE DESIGNATIONS Y ou [...]

GENUINE FORD ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE A wide selection of Genuine Ford Accessories are available for your vehicle through your local Ford 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 appearance of your veh[...]

Lifestyle Ash cup / smoker’ s package Bedliners and bedmats Cargo organization and management T owing mirrors T railer hitches, wiring harnesses and accessories Peace of mind Mobile-Ease™ hands-free communication system Remote start V ehicle security systems Wheel locks Not all accessories are available for all models. For maximum vehicle perfo[...]

A Accessory delay ........................ 110 Air cleaner filter ............... 402–403 Air conditioning .......................... 84 Airbag supplemental restraint system ........................................ 192 and child safety seats ............ 194 description .............................. 192 disposal .................................[...]

washing .................................... 358 waxing ..................................... 359 wheels ...................................... 359 wiper blades ............................ 361 Climate control (see Air conditioning or Heating) ......80, 84 Clock adjust 6-CD in dash .............................37 AM/FM/CD ..........................[...]

recommendations ................... 375 refill capacities ........................ 405 Event data recording .................... 7 Exhaust fumes .......................... 277 F Fail safe cooling ........................ 383 Family entertainment system .... 51 Fluid capacities ......................... 405 Fog lamps ................................[...]

Instrument panel cleaning ........................... 362–363 cluster ........................................ 14 lighting up panel and interior ....................................... 91 J Jump-starting your vehicle ......343 K Keyless entry system autolock ................................... 156 keypad ..................................... 166 [...]

Power distribution box (see Fuses) ............................... 322 Power door locks ...................... 155 Power mirrors ........................... 111 Power point ............................... 107 Power steering .......................... 282 fluid, checking and adding .... 395 fluid, refill capacity ................ 405 Power W indows [...]

T T ailgate ...................................... 150 T emperature control (see Climate control) ................. 80 T ilt steering wheel .................... 104 T ire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) T ires, Wheels and Loading .... 244 T ires ................................... 226–228 alignment ................................ 236 care ....[...]