Ford 1999 F-550 v.1- User Manual

WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES Low fuel Illuminates as an early reminder of alow fuel condition indicated on thefuel gauge. The light comes on whenthere is approximately 1/16th of atank indicated on the fuel gauge(refer to Fuel Gauge in this chapter for more information). The ignition must be in the ON p...

What you should do if the Check Engine/Service Engine Soon lightilluminates Light turns on solid: This means that the OBD I system has detected a malfunction. Temporary malfunctions may cause your Service Engine Soon light to illuminate. Examples are: 1. The vehicle has run out of fuel. (The engine ...

What you should do if the Service Engine Soon light illuminates Light turns on solid: This means that the OBD II system has detected a malfunction. Temporary malfunctions may cause your Service Engine Soon light to illuminate. Examples are: 1. The vehicle has run out of fuel. (The engine may misfire...

Transmission control indicator light (TCIL) (if equipped) The word OFF located on the endof the gearshift lever is thetransmission control indicator light(TCIL). The TCIL may flash steadily if amalfunction is detected. If the TCIL is flashing, contact your Ford dealeras soon as possible. If this con...

Turn signal Illuminates when the left or rightturn signal or the hazard lights areturned on. If one or both of theindicators stay on continuously orflash faster, check for a burned-outturn signal bulb. Refer to Exterior bulbs in the Maintenance and care chapter. High beams Illuminates when the high ...

Door ajar Illuminates when the ignition is inthe ON or START position and anydoor is open. Fuel reset Illuminates when the ignition isturned to the ON position and thefuel pump shut-off switch has beentriggered. For more information,refer to Fuel pump shut-off switch in the Roadside emergencies chap...

Speedometer Indicates the current vehicle speed. Engine coolant temperature gauge Indicates the temperature of theengine coolant. At normal operatingtemperature, the needle remainswithin the normal area (the areabetween the “H” and “C”). If itenters the red section, the engine isoverheating. Stop th...

TRIP COMPUTER (IF EQUIPPED) The trip computer tells you about the condition of your vehicle througha constant monitor of vehicle systems. You may select display features onthe trip computer for a display of status. The appearance of your vehicle’s trip computer may differ depending onyour vehicle’s ...

To reset the average fuel economy: 1. Press the MODE control repeatedly until average fuel economy isdisplayed (this is the only resettable display). 2. Press the E/M and MODEcontrols simultaneously. The displaywill illuminate the “AVG” indicator.While the indicator is lit, releaseboth controls to r...

Your vehicle must be moving to calculate instantaneous fuel economy.When your vehicle is not moving, this function shows the approximateamount of fuel in the fuel tank in whole numbers (liters or gallons). Ifyour tank is full or nearly full, the display will be “F”. If your tank isempty or nearly em...

Compass zone adjustment 1. Determine which magnetic zoneyou are in for your geographiclocation by referring to the zonemap. 2. Locate the trip computer on theoverhead console. 3. Turn ignition to the ON position. 4. Press and hold both tripcomputer controls. Afterapproximately five seconds, the trip...

Compass calibration adjustment Perform this adjustment in an open area free from steel structures andhigh voltage lines. For optimum calibration, turn off all electrical accessories (heater/airconditioning, wipers, etc.) and make sure all vehicle doors are shut. 1. Locate the trip computer located i...

HEADLAMP CONTROL Rotate the headlamp control to thefirst position to turn on the parkinglamps. Rotate to the second positionto also turn on the headlamps. Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped) Turns the headlamps on with a reduced output. To activate: • the engine must be running and • the headl...

Flash to pass Pull toward you to activate andrelease to deactivate. PANEL DIMMER CONTROL Use to adjust the brightness of theinstrument panel during headlampand parklamp operation. • Rotate up to brighten. • Rotate down to dim. • Rotate to full down position toturn off. 4WD CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED) This...

AUXILIARY POWER POINT The auxiliary power point is locatedon the instrument panel. Do not plug optional electricalaccessories into the cigarette lighter.Use the power point. CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM Heater only system (if equipped) Fan speed control Controls the volume of air circulatedin the vehicle....

• (Vent) -Distributes outside air through the instrument panel registers. • OFF-Outside air is shut out and the fan will not operate. • (Panel and floor) -Distributes outside air through the instrument panel registers and the floor ducts. • (Floor) -Allows for maximum heating. Distributes outside ai...

Manual heating and air conditioning system (if equipped) Fan speed control Controls the volume of air circulatedin the vehicle. Temperature control knob Controls the temperature of theairflow inside the vehicle. Mode selector control Controls the direction of the airflowto the inside of the vehicle....

Operating tips • In humid weather, select before driving. This will prevent your windshield from fogging. After a few minutes, select any desiredposition. • To prevent humidity buildup inside the vehicle, don’t drive with theclimate control system in the OFF position. • Don’t put objects under the f...

USING YOUR AUDIO SYSTEM AM/FM Stereo AM/FM Stereo 1 2 3 4 AM/FM SEEK TONE CLK TUNE TONE VOL 12 FM ST DX VOL PUSH ON 1 2 3 4 AM/FM SEEK TONE CLK TUNE TONE VOL 12 FM ST DX VOL PUSH ON AM / FM STEREO Controls and features 30

Your vehicle is equipped with a delayed accessory feature. This featureenables the audio playing media to continue playing up to 10 minutesafter the ignition has been turned off, or until a door is opened. Volume/power control Press the control to turn the audiosystem on or off. Turn the control to ...

Tune adjust in radio mode • Press to move to the next frequency down the band(whether or not a listenablestation is located there). Hold thecontrol to move through thefrequencies quickly. • Press to move to the next frequency up the band (whether or not a listenable station is located there). Hold f...

Setting the clock Press CLK to toggle betweenlistening frequencies and clockmode. To set the hour, press and hold theCLK control and press: • to decrease hours and • to increase hours. To set the minute, press and holdthe CLK control and press: • to decrease minutes and • to increase minutes. TONE C...

AM/FM stereo cassette Your vehicle is equipped with a delayed accessory feature. This featureenables the audio playing media to continue playing up to 10 minutesafter the ignition has been turned off, or until a door is opened. Volume/power control Press the control to turn the audiosystem on or off...

If the volume is set above a certain level and the ignition is turned off,the volume will come back on at a “nominal” listening level when theignition switch is turned back on. AM/FM select The AM/FM select control works inradio and tape modes. AM/FM select in radio mode This control allows you to s...

Seek function in radio mode • Press to find the next listenable station down thefrequency band. • Press to find the next listenable station up thefrequency band. Scan function The scan function works in radiomode. Scan function in radio mode Press the SCAN control to hear a brief sampling of all lis...

Bass adjust The bass adjust control allows youto increase or decrease the audiosystem’s bass output. Treble adjust The treble adjust control allows youto increase or decrease the audiosystem’s treble output. Speaker balance adjust Speaker sound distribution can beadjusted between the right and lefts...

Tape select • To enter tape mode while in radiomode, press the TAPE AMScontrol. Automatic Music Search The Automatic Music Search featureallows you to quickly locate thebeginning of the tape selectionbeing played or to skip to the nextselection. To activate the feature, momentarilydepress the TAPE A...

• to decrease minutes and • to increase minutes. Premium AM/FM Stereo/Cassette/Single CD/Premium Sound Your vehicle is equipped with a delayed accessory feature. This featureenables the audio playing media to continue playing up to 10 minutesafter the ignition has been turned off, or until a door is...

Volume/power control Press the control to turn the audiosystem on or off. Audio power can also be turned onby pressing the AM/FM selectcontrol or the tape/CD selectcontrol. Audio power is turned offby using the volume/power control. Turn control to raise or lowervolume. If the volume is set above a ...

Tune adjust The tune control works in radio or CD changer mode. Tune adjust in radio mode • Press to move to the next frequency down the band(whether or not a listenablestation is located there). Hold thecontrol to move through thefrequencies quickly. • Press to move to the next frequency up the ban...

Scan function in tape mode Press the SCAN control to hear a short sampling of all selections on thetape. (The tape scans in a forward direction. At the end of the tape’sfirst side, direction automatically reverses to the opposite side of thetape.) To stop on a particular selection, press the control...

Starting autoset memory preset 1. Select a frequency using the AM/FM select controls. 2. Press the AUTO control. 3. When the first six strong stationsare filled, the station stored inmemory preset control 1 will startplaying. If there are less than six strongstations available on the frequencyband, ...

• to decrease the treble output and • to increase the treble output. Speaker balance adjust Speaker sound distribution can beadjusted between the right and leftspeakers. Press the BAL control then press: • to shift sound to the left and • to shift sound to the right. Speaker fade adjust Speaker soun...

Eject function Press the EJ control to stop andeject a tape. Press the EJ control to stop andeject a CD. Dolby noise reduction Dolby noise reduction reduces theamount of hiss and static duringtape playback. Press the control toactivate (and deactivate) the noisereduction. Dolby noise reduction manuf...

If your vehicle has a separate clock module, (other than the digital radiodisplay), the CLK button will notfunction in the above manner. The CLK button will allow you to switch between media display mode(radio station, stereo information, etc.) and clock display mode (time).When in clock mode, the m...

MACH T Audio System with AM/FM Stereo/Cassette/Single CD Your audio system is equipped with selective lighting, a unique lightingstrategy. This lighting feature is operable when the headlamps areilluminated. During the operation of any selected mode, lighting for theindividual function controls will...

Turn control to raise or lowervolume. If the volume is set above a certain level and the ignition is turned off,the volume will come back on at a “nominal” listening level when theignition switch is turned back on. If you wish to maintain your presetvolume level, turn the audio system off with the p...

Tune adjust in radio mode • Press to move to the next frequency down the band(whether or not a listenablestation is located there). Hold thecontrol to move through thefrequencies quickly. • Press to move to the next frequency up the band (whetheror not a listenable station islocated there). Hold for...

Radio station memory preset The radio is equipped with six station memory preset controls. Thesecontrols can be used to select up to six preset AM stations and twelveFM stations (six in FM1 and six in FM2). Setting memory preset stations 1. Select the frequency band withthe AM/FM select control. 2. ...

Press the BAL control then press: • to shift sound to the left and • to shift sound to the right. Speaker fade adjust Speaker sound can be adjustedbetween the front and rearspeakers. Press the FADE control then press: • to shift sound to the front and • to shift sound to the rear. Tape/CD/CD changer...

The magazine does not need to befull for the changer to operate. Radio power must be turned on to play the CDs in the changer. Themagazine may be stored in the glove compartment when not being used. The CD magazine may be inserted or ejected with the radio power off. Troubleshooting the CD changer (...

CD and CD changer care • Handle discs by their edges only. Never touch the playing surface. • Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or heat sources for extendedperiods of time. • Do not insert more than one disc into each slot of the CD changermagazine. Cleaning cassette player (if equipped) Clean ...

Radio reception factors Three factors can affect radio reception: • Distance/strength. The further an FM signal travels, the weaker it is. The listenable range of the average FM station is approximately 40 km(24 miles). This range can be affected by “signal modulation.” Signalmodulation is a process...

To turn speed control off • Press OFF or • Turn off the vehicle ignition. Once speed control is switched off, the previously programmed set speedwill be erased. To set a speed • Press SET/SET ACC/SET ACCEL.For speed control to operate, thespeed control must be ON andthe vehicle speed must be greater...

To disengage speed control • Depress the brake pedal or • Depress the clutch pedal(if equipped) Disengaging the speed control willnot erase the previouslyprogrammed set speed. Pressing OFF will erase thepreviously programmed set speed. ON OFF Controls and features 71

To return to a previously set speed • Press RES/RSM/RESUME. ForRES/RSM/RESUME to operate,the vehicle speed must be fasterthan 48 km/h (30 mph). TILT STEERING WHEEL (IF EQUIPPED) Pull the tilt steering control towardyou to move the steering wheel upor down. Hold the control whileadjusting the wheel t...

HAZARD FLASHER For information on the hazard flasher control, refer to Hazard flasher in the Roadside emergencies chapter. WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER CONTROLS Rotate the windshield wiper controlto the desired interval, low or highspeed position. The bars of varying length are forintermittent wipers. Wh...

FLASH TO PASS Pull toward you to activate andrelease to deactivate. OVERDRIVE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED) Activating overdrive (Overdrive) is the normal drive position for the best fuel economy. The overdrive function allows automatic upshifts to second, third andfourth gear. Deactivating overdrive Press ...

POWER WINDOWS (IF EQUIPPED) Press and hold the rocker switches to open and close windows. • Press the top portion of therocker switch to close. • Press the bottom portion of therocker switch to open. One touch down • Press AUTO completely down andrelease quickly. The driver’swindow will open fully. ...

Window lock The window lock feature allows onlythe driver to operate the powerwindows. To lock out all the window controlsexcept for the driver’s press the leftside of the control. Press the right side to restore the window controls. Accessory delay (if equipped) With accessory delay, the window swi...

POWER SIDE VIEW MIRRORS (IF EQUIPPED) The ignition must be in ACC or ON position to adjust the power sideview mirrors. To adjust your mirrors: 1. Select L to adjust the left mirroror R to adjust the right mirror. 2. Move the control in the directionyou wish to tilt the mirror. 3. Return to the cente...

CENTER CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED) Your vehicle may be equipped with a variety of console features. Theseinclude: • utility compartment withcassette/CD holder • coin holder • pen holder • writing surface REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) The remote entry system allows you to lock or unlock all vehicle doo...

Locking the doors Press this control to lock all doors. To confirm all doors are closed andlocked, press the control a secondtime within five seconds. The doorswill lock again, the horn will chirpand the lamps will flash. If any of the doors are ajar, the hornwill make two quick chirps,reminding you...

Replacing lost transmitters Take all your vehicle’s transmittersto your dealer if service is required. If you purchase additionaltransmitters (up to four may beprogrammed), perform the followingprocedure: To reprogram the transmittersyourself, place the key in theignition and turn from OFF to ONeigh...

TAILGATE LOCK (IF EQUIPPED) Your vehicle is equipped with atailgate lock designed to preventtheft of the tailgate. • Insert ignition key and turn to theright to engage lock. • Turn ignition key to the left tounlock. Tailgate removal Your tailgate is removable to allowmore room for loading. 1. Lower ...

SEATING Full bench seat (if equipped) • Lift the release bar to move theseat forward or backward. Ensurethat the seat is relatched intoplace. • Pull up on the release lever toquickly fold the seatback forward. 60/40 split bench seat (if equipped) • Lift the release bar to move theseat forward or bac...

Captain’s chair (if equipped) • Lift the release bar to move theseat forward or rearward. Makesure that the seat is relatchedinto place. • Pull the seatback handle up torecline the seat. • Push the release lever down toquickly fold the seatback forward. Adjusting the front power seat (if equipped) N...

Press to raise or lower the rearportion of the seat cushion. Press the control to move the seatforward, backward, up or down. Using the manual lumbar support Turn the lumbar support controltoward the front of vehicle toincrease firmness. Turn the lumbar support controltoward the rear of vehicle toin...

Rear folding bench seat (if equipped) Folding down the rear seats All safety belts should beproperly stowed in the seat pockets before folding down therear seat. Make sure that no objects such asbooks, purses or briefcases are onthe floor in front of the second rowseats before folding them down. 1. ...

Returning the seat to upright Always latch the vehicle seat to the floor, whether the seat isoccupied or empty. If not latched, the seat may cause injury during a sudden stop. 1. Lift/rotate the seatback toward the rear of the vehicle and make sureit latches securely. 2. Lift/rotate the lower seat c...

Each seating position in your vehicle has a specific safety beltassembly 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 theoutside shoulder only. Never wear the shoulder belt under the arm. 2)Never swing the safety belt around your n...

Vehicle sensitive mode The vehicle sensitive mode is the normal retractor mode, allowing freeshoulder belt length adjustment to your movements and locking inresponse to vehicle movement. For example, if the driver brakessuddenly or turns a corner sharply, or the vehicle receives an impact of 8km/h (...

Front safety belt height adjustment Your vehicle has safety belt heightadjustments for the driver and frontpassenger. Adjust the height of theshoulder belt so the belt restsacross the middle of your shoulder. To lower the shoulder belt height,push the button and slide the heightcontrol down. To rais...

Conditions of operation If... Then... The driver’s safety belt is notbuckled before the ignitionswitch is turned to the ONposition... The safety belt warning lightilluminates for one to two minutes andthe warning chime sounds for four toeight seconds. The driver’s safety belt isbuckled while the ind...

The fact that the air bags did not inflate in a collision does not mean thatsomething is wrong with the system. Rather, it means the forces werenot of the type sufficient to cause activation. Air bags are designed toinflate in frontal and near-frontal collisions, not rollover, side-impact, orrear-im...

The SRS consists of: • driver and passenger (if equipped) air bag modules (which include theinflators and air bags), • one or more impact and safing sensors, • a readiness light and tone • and the electrical wiring which connects the components. The diagnostic module monitors its own internal circui...

Disposal of air bags and air bag equipped vehicles For disposal of air bags or air bag equipped vehicles, see your localdealership or qualified technician. Air bags MUST BE disposed of byqualified personnel. Passenger air bag ON/OFF switch (if equipped) An air bag ON/OFF switchhas been installed in ...

In order to avoid inadvertent deployment of the passenger airbag, always remove the ignition key from the passenger air bag ON/OFF switch. Turning the passenger air bag back on The passenger air bag remains OFF until you turn it back ON. 1. Insert the ignition key and turnthe switch to ON. 2. The OF...

Always transport children who are 12 and younger in the rearseat. Always use safety belts and child restraints properly. If a child in a rear facing infant seat must be transported in front, thepassenger air bag must be turned OFF. This is because the back of the infant seat is too close to the infl...

Transport Canada deactivation criteria (Canada Only) 1. Infant: An infant (less than 1 year old) must ride in the front seat because: • my vehicle has no rear seat; • the rear seat in my vehicle cannot accommodate a rear-facing infantseat; or • the infant has a medical condition which, according to ...

This vehicle has special energy management safety belts for thedriver and/or right front passenger. These particular belts are specifically designed to work with air bags to help reduce the risk ofinjury in a collision. The energy management safety belt is designed togive or release additional belt ...

Children and safety belts If the child is the proper size, restrain the child in a safety seat. Children who are too large for child safety seats (as specified by yourchild safety seat manufacturer) should always wear safety belts. Follow all the important safety restraint and air bag precautions th...

SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN Child and infant or child safety seats Use a safety seat that is recommended for the size and weight of thechild. Carefully follow all of the manufacturer’s instructions with thesafety seat you put in your vehicle. If you do not install and use thesafety seat properly, the ...

Ford recommends the use of a child safety seat having a top tetherstrap. Install the child safety seat in a seating position which is capableof providing a tether anchorage. For more information on top tetherstraps, refer to Attaching safety seats with tether straps. Carefully follow all of the manu...

Attaching safety seats with tether straps Some manufacturers make safety seats that include a tether strap thatgoes over the back of the vehicle seat and attaches to an anchoringpoint. Other manufacturers offer the tether strap as an accessory.Contact the manufacturer of your child safety seat for i...

PREPARING TO START YOUR VEHICLE Engine starting is controlled by the ignition system. This system meetsall Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment standard requirementsregulating the impulse electrical field strength of radio noise. When starting a fuel-injected engine, avoid pressing the accelerato...

Make sure the corresponding lights illuminate briefly. If a light fails toilluminate, have the vehicle serviced. • If the driver’s safety belt is fastened, the light will not illuminate. STARTING THE ENGINE 1. Turn the key to 5 (START)without pressing the acceleratorpedal and release as soon as thee...

Using the engine block heater (if equipped) An engine block heater warms theengine coolant, which improvesstarting, warms up the engine fasterand allows the heater-defrostersystem to respond quickly. Use of anengine block heater is stronglyrecommended if you live in a regionwhere temperatures reach ...

Guarding against exhaust fumes Although odorless and colorless, carbon monoxide is present in exhaustfumes. Take precautions to avoid its dangerous effects. If you ever smell exhaust fumes of any kind inside your vehicle,have your dealer inspect and fix your vehicle immediately. Do not drive if you ...

BRAKES Your service brakes are self-adjusting. Refer to the maintenance guideand or service guide for scheduled maintenance. Occasional brake noise is normal and often does not indicate aperformance concern with the vehicle’s brake system. In normaloperation, automotive brake systems may emit occasi...

Using RABS • In an emergency, applying full pressure may cause the front wheels tolock. If the front brakes lock, the vehicle cannot be steered. You should apply the brakes with steadily increasing force, as if“squeezing” the brakes. If you feel the front wheels begin to lock,momentarily release the...

Always set the parking brake fully and make sure that thegearshift is securely latched in P (Park) (automatic transmission) or in 1 (First) (manual transmission). The parking brake is not recommended to stop a moving vehicle.However, if the normal brakes fail, the parking brake can be used to stopyo...

TRACTION-LOK AXLE (IF EQUIPPED) This axle provides added traction on slippery surfaces, particularly whenone wheel is on a poor traction surface. Under normal conditions, theTraction-Lok axle functions like a standard rear axle. Extended use of other than the manufacturer’s specified size tires on a...

Do not rock the vehicle for more than a few minutes. Thetransmission and tires may be damaged or the engine mayoverheat. Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift islatched in P (Park). Turn off the ignition whenever you leave your vehicle. If the parking brake is fully released...

R (Reverse) With the gearshift in R (Reverse),the vehicle will move backward.Always come to a complete stopbefore shifting into and out of R(Reverse). N (Neutral) With the gearshift in N (Neutral),the vehicle can be started and isfree to roll. Hold the brake pedaldown while in this gear. (Overdrive)...

When starting a vehicle with a manual transmission, you must: 1. Put gearshift in N (Neutral). 2. Hold down brake pedal. 3. Depress clutch pedal. 4. Turn ignition to position 5(START) to start the engine, let theengine idle for a few seconds, thenshift into gear. 5. Release the brake pedal. 6. Relea...

Recommended shift speeds Downshift according to the following charts for your specificengine/drivetrain combination: Maximum downshift speeds 1 5-speed transmission Shift from: Transfer case position (if equipped) 2 2H or 4H 4L D (Overdrive) - 4 72 km/h (45 mph) 35 km/h (22 mph) 4 - 3 56 km/h (35 mp...

Parking your vehicle 1. Disengage the clutch, apply brakeand shift into N (Neutral). 2. Set parking brake. 3. Shift into 1 (First). 4. Turn the ignition key to position3 (OFF). 1 2 4 R 3 D 1 2 4 R L 3 D 3 2 1 5 4 Driving 125

Do not park your vehicle in Neutral, it may move unexpectedlyand injure someone. Use 1 (First) gear and set the parking brake fully. Reverse Make sure that your vehicle is at a complete stop before you shift into R(Reverse). Failure to do so may damage the transmission. Put the gearshift in N (Neutr...

Removing key from ignition • Turn the ignition key until itstops. • Push the release lever forwardand rotate the key towards youand remove. POWER TAKE OFF (PTO) CAPABILITY (IF EQUIPPED) Some vehicles with 6.8L and 7.3L engines are equipped with Power TakeOff (PTO) capability. These vehicles have a s...

FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE (4WD) OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED) When Four–wheel drive (4WD) is engaged, power is supplied to all fourwheels through a transfer case. 4WD power can be selected whenadditional driving power is desired. If equipped with the Electronic Shift 4WD System, and theinstrument panel control is ...

4. Move the transfer case shift leverthrough N (Neutral) directly to 4H(4WD High) or 4L (4WD Low). Using the N (Neutral) position The transfer case neutral position overrides the transmission andputs the vehicle in neutral regardless of transmission gearshiftlever position. The vehicle can move forw...

4. Move the 4WD control to the 4x4HIGH or 4x4 LOW position. Driving off-road with 4WD Your vehicle is specially equipped for driving on sand, snow, mud andrough terrain and has operating characteristics that are somewhatdifferent from conventional vehicles, both on and off the road. Maintain steerin...

If vehicle speed drops more than 16 km/h (10 mph), the speed controlwill cancel automatically. Resume speed with accelerator pedal. If speed control cancels after climbing the hill, reset speed by pressingand holding the SET ACCEL button to resume speeds over 50 km/h (30mph). Automatic transmissions...

The Certification Label, found on the inside pillar of the driver’s door,lists several important vehicle weight rating limitations. Before addingany additional equipment, refer to these limitations. If you are addingweight to the front of your vehicle, (potentially including weight addedto the cab),...

Do not exceed the GVWR or the GAWR specified on the SafetyCompliance Certification Label. Towing trailers beyond the maximum recommended gross trailerweight could result in engine damage, transmission/axle damage, structural damage, loss of control, and personal injury. Trailer towing tables F-250 w...

F-450 with automatic transmission Engine Rear axle ratio Maximum GCWR-kg (lbs.) Maximum trailer weight-kg (lbs.) 1 6.8L 4.88 10 886 (24 000) 4 536 (10 000) 6.8L 5.38 11 794 (26 000) 4 536 (10 000) 1 Conventional/Class IV trailer hitch only. Fifth wheel trailer maximum weights can be calculated by su...

Load equalizing hitch When hooking up a trailer using a load equalizing hitch, always use thefollowing procedure: 1. Park the unloaded vehicle on a level surface. With the ignition on andall doors closed, allow the vehicle to stand for several minutes so that itcan level. 2. Measure the height of a ...

Trailer lamps Trailer lamps are required on most towed vehicles. Make sure yourtrailer lamps conform to local and Federal regulations. See your dealer ortrailer rental agency for proper instructions and equipment for hookingup trailer lamps. Using a step bumper The rear bumper is equipped with an in...

Trailer towing tips • Practice turning, stopping and backing up in an area before starting ona trip to get the feel of the vehicle trailer combination. When turning,make wider turns so the trailer wheels will clear curbs and otherobstacles. • Allow more distance for stopping with a trailer attached....

Recreational towing If you may want to tow your vehicle behind another vehicle, such as anRV, follow these guidelines: • 4x2 vehicles must have the driveshaft removed if the rear wheels areto be kept on the ground. If only the front wheels will be on theground, the driveshaft does not need to be rem...

• The total weight of the snowplow and aftermarket equipment must beconsidered part of the payload and must not exceed the GrossCombined Weight Rating (GCWR) for towing. • Federal and most local regulations require additional exterior lampsfor snowplow-equipped vehicles. Consult your dealer for addi...

Snowplowing with your air bag equipped vehicle Your vehicle is equipped with driverand passenger (if equipped) air bagSupplemental Restraint System(SRS). The SRS is designed toactivate when the vehicle sustainssufficient longitudinal deceleration. Careless or high speed driving while plowing snow wh...

HAZARD FLASHER Use only in an emergency to warn traffic of vehicle breakdown,approaching danger, etc. The hazard flashers can be operated when theignition is off. • The hazard lights control islocated on top of the steeringcolumn. • Depress hazard lights control toactivate all hazard flasherssimulta...

The fuel pump shut-off switch islocated in the passenger’s foot well,behind the kick panel. FUSES AND RELAYS Fuses If electrical components in thevehicle are not working, a fuse mayhave blown. Blown fuses areidentified by a broken wire withinthe fuse. Check the appropriatefuses before replacing any ...

Standard fuse amperage rating and color COLOR Fuse Rating Mini Fuses Standard Fuses Maxi Fuses Cartridge Maxi Fuses Fuse Link Cartridge 2A Grey Grey — — — 3A Violet Violet — — — 4A Pink Pink — — — 5A Tan Tan — — — 7.5A Brown Brown — — — 10A Red Red — — — 15A Blue Blue — — — 20A Yellow Yellow Yellow ...

To remove a fuse use the fuse pullertool provided on the fuse panelcover. The fuses are coded as follows. Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Description 1 20A Electronic Flasher 2 5A Instrument Cluster, Powertrain ControlModule (PCM) Keep Alive Memory 3 20A Cigar Lighter, OBDII 4 10A Glove Box Lamp...

The high-current fuses and relays are coded as follows. Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Description 1 7.5A * Trailer Tow Left Stop/Turn Lamp 2 10A* Air Bag Module 3 7.5A* Trailer Tow Right Stop/Turn Lamp 4 20A* Trailer Tow Backup Lamps, TrailerTow Park Lamps 5 20A* (Gasoline only) 5A* (Diesel on...

CHANGING THE TIRES If you get a flat tire while driving, do not apply the brake heavily.Instead, gradually decrease your speed. Hold the steering wheel firmlyand slowly move to a safe place on the side of the road. Spare tire information Your vehicle may be equipped with a spare tire that can be use...

• one wheel nut wrench. Slide oversquare end of jack handle. 2. The following steps are required to move the support bracket(if equipped) away from the spare tire: • With tapered end of lug wrench,loosen the eyebolt on the supportbracket. • Line up the eyebolt with the slotin the support bracket. • ...

Stowing the spare 1. Lay the tire on the ground with the valve stem facing up. 2. Slide the wheel under the vehicleand install the retainer through thewheel center. 3. Turn the jack handle clockwiseuntil the tire is raised to its originalposition underneath the vehicle. Theeffort to turn the jack ha...

To prevent the vehicle frommoving when you change a tire, be sure the parking brake isset, then block (in bothdirections) the wheel that isdiagonally opposite (other sideand end of the vehicle) to the tirebeing changed. 2. Turn engine OFF and block the diagonally opposite wheel (block notprovided). ...

The following steps apply to F250/F350 only: 6. Insert the hooked end of the jackhandle into the jack and use thehandle to slide the jack under thevehicle. 7. Position the jack according to thefollowing guides: • Front (4x2) Roadside emergencies 162

The following steps apply to F450/F550 only: 12. Slide the notched end of thejack handle over the release valveand use the handle to slide the jackunder the vehicle. Make sure thevalve is closed by turning itclockwise. 13. Position the jack according tothe following guides: • Front (4x2) Roadside em...

• Rear 14. Insert the jack handle into thepump linkage. 15. Use an up-and-down motionwith the jack handle to raise thewheel completely off the ground. Hydraulic jacks are equippedwith a pressure release valvethat prevents lifting loads whichexceed the jack’s rated capacity. 16. Remove the lug nuts w...

The following steps apply to all vehicles: 19. Remove the jack and fullytighten the lug nuts in the ordershown. 20. Stow the flat tire. Refer to Stowing the spare if the vehicle is equipped with a spare tire carrier. 21. Stow the jack, jack handle andlug wrench. Make sure the jack issecurely fastene...

Batteries contain sulfuric acid which can burn skin, eyes, andclothing, if contacted. Do not attempt to push start your vehicle. Automatictransmissions do not have push-start capability. Preparing your vehicle 1. Use only a 12–volt supply to start your vehicle. 2. Do not disconnect the battery of th...

4. Make the final connection of the negative (-) cable to an exposedmetal part of the stalled vehicle’s engine, away from the battery and thecarburetor. The preferred locations of an exposed metal part (to ground the circuit) are the alternator mounting brackets or an engine lifting eye. Do not use ...

Removing the jumper cables Remove the jumper cables in the reverse order that they wereconnected. 1. Remove the jumper cable from the ground metal surface. 2. Remove the jumper cable on the negative (-) connection of thebooster vehicle’s battery. + – + – + – + – Roadside emergencies 172

3. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of the boostervehicle’s battery. 4. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of thedisabled vehicle’s battery. After the disabled vehicle has been started and the jumper cablesremoved, allow it to idle for several minutes so the...

WRECKER TOWING If you need to have your vehicle towed, contact a professional towingservice or, if you are a member, your roadside assistance center. On 4x2 vehicles, it is acceptable to tow the vehicle with the front wheelson the ground and the rear wheels off the ground using a wheel lift or aslin...

SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS To help you service your vehicle: • We highlight do-it-yourself items in the engine compartment for easylocation. • We provide a Scheduled Maintenance Guide which makes trackingroutine service easy. If your vehicle requires professional service, your dealership can providenec...

Working with the engine off • Automatic transmission: 1. Set the parking brake and ensure the gearshift is securely latched in P(Park). 2. Turn off the engine and remove the key. 3. Block the wheels to prevent the vehicle from moving unexpectedly. • Manual transmission: 1. Set the parking brake. 2. ...

OPENING THE HOOD 1. Inside the vehicle, pull the hoodrelease handle located under thebottom left corner of the instrumentpanel. 2. Go to the front of the vehicle andrelease the auxiliary latch locatedunder the right center of the hood.Slide the handle to release theauxiliary latch. 3. Lift the hood ...

IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT 1. Engine oil dipstick 2. Clutch fluid reservoir (manual transmission) 3. Brake fluid reservoir 4. Power distribution box 5. Power steering fluid reservoir 6. Air filter assembly 7. Engine coolant reservoir 8. Windshield washer fluid reservoir 9. Batt...

ENGINE OIL Checking the engine oil Refer to the Scheduled Maintenance Guide for the appropriate intervalsfor checking the engine oil . 1. Make sure the vehicle is on level ground. 2. Turn the engine off and wait a few minutes for the oil to drain into theoil pan. 3. Set the parking brake and ensure ...

6. Wipe the indicator clean. Insert the indicator fully, then remove itagain. • If the oil level is between the MIN and MAX marks, the oil level is acceptable. DO NOT ADD OIL. • If the oil level is below the MINmark, add enough oil to raise thelevel within the MIN-MAX range. • Oil levels above the M...

Engine oil and filter recommendations Look for this certification mark. Ford oil specification is WSS-M2C153-G. Use SAE 5W-30 motor oil certified for gasoline engines by the AmericanPetroleum Institute. Do not use supplemental engine oil additives, oil treatments or enginetreatments. They are unnece...

BRAKE FLUID Checking and adding brake fluid Brake fluid should be checked andrefilled as needed. Refer to theScheduled Maintenance Guide forthe service interval schedules: 1. Clean the reservoir cap beforeremoval to prevent dirt or waterfrom entering the reservoir. 2. Visually inspect the fluid leve...

CLUTCH FLUID (IF EQUIPPED) Check the clutch fluid level. Refer to the Scheduled Maintenance Guidefor the service interval schedules. Use only a DOT 3 brake fluid designed to meet Ford specifications. Referto Capacities and specifications. For vehicles equipped with the 5–speed manual transmission, d...

WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID Checking and adding washer fluid Check the washer fluid wheneveryou stop for fuel. The reservoir ishighlighted with a symbol. If the level is low, add enough fluidto fill the reservoir. In very coldweather, do not fill the reservoir allthe way. Do not put engine coolant in th...

Adding engine coolant Do not put engine coolant in the container for the windshieldwasher fluid. Do not mix conventional green coolant, orange coolant orrecycled coolants together in your vehicle. Use only the type ofcoolant that your vehicle was originally equipped with. If you areunsure which type...

For vehicles with green coolant, use Ford Premium Cooling System Fluid E2FZ-19549–AA (in Canada, Motorcraft CXC-8–B) or an equivalentpremium engine coolant that meets Ford specification ESE-M97B44–A. Do not add orange coolant or recycled coolant to your vehicleoriginally equipped with conventional g...

Severe winter climate If you drive in extremely cold climates (less than –36°C [–34°F]), it maybe necessary to increase the coolant concentration above 50%. Refer tothe chart on the coolant container to ensure the coolant concentration inyour vehicle is such that the coolant will not freeze at the t...

When fail-safe mode is activated You have limited engine power when in the fail-safe mode, so drive thevehicle with caution. The vehicle will not be able to maintain high-speedoperation and the engine will run rough. Remember that the engine iscapable of completely shutting down automatically to pre...

1. Drive the vehicle 30 km (20 miles) or until it reaches normal operatingtemperature. 2. Park the vehicle on a level surface and engage the parking brake. 3. With the parking brake engaged and your foot on the brake pedal,start the engine and move the gearshift lever through all of the gearranges. ...

Checking and adding manual transmission fluid 1. Clean the filler plug. 2. Remove the filler plug andinspect the fluid level. 3. Fluid level should be at bottom ofthe opening. 4. Add enough fluid through thefiller opening so that the fluid levelis at the bottom of the opening. 5. Install and tighten...

Checking and adding transfer case fluid 1. Clean the filler plug. 2. Remove the filler plug andinspect the fluid level. 3. Add only enough fluid throughthe filler opening so that the fluidlevel is at the bottom of theopening. Use only fluid that meets Ford specifications. Refer to the Capacities and...

BATTERY Your vehicle is equipped with aMotorcraft maintenance-free batterywhich normally does not requireadditional water during its life ofservice. However, for severe usage or in high temperature climates, check thebattery electrolyte level. Refer to the Scheduled Maintenance Guide forthe service ...

3. Let the engine idle for at least one minute. 4. The relearning process will automatically complete as you drive thevehicle. • The vehicle may need to be driven 16 km (10 miles) or more torelearn the idle and fuel trim strategy. • If you do not allow the engine to relearn its idle trim, the idle q...

Changing the wiper blades To replace the wiper blades: 1. Pull the wiper arm away from thewindshield and lock into the serviceposition. 2. Turn the blade at an angle fromthe wiper arm. Push the lock pinmanually to release the blade andpull the wiper blade down towardthe windshield to remove it from ...

SERVICING YOUR TIRES Checking the tire pressure • Use an accurate tire pressure gauge. • Check the tire pressure when tires are cold, after the vehicle has beenparked for at least one hour or has been driven less than 5 km (3miles). • Adjust tire pressure to recommended specifications found on the T...

• Five tire rotation Replacing the tires Replace the tires when the wearband is visible through the tiretreads. Failure to follow these precautions may adversely affect thehandling of the vehicle and make it easier for the driver to lose control and roll over. Tires that are larger or smaller than y...

SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS Snow tires must be the same size and grade as the tires youcurrently have on your vehicle. The tires on your vehicle have all weather treads to provide traction inrain and snow. However, in some climates, you may need to use snowtires and chains. If you need to use chains, it i...

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE FUELS Important safety precautions Do not overfill the fuel tank. The pressure in an overfilled tankmay cause leakage and lead to fuel spray and fire. If you do not use the proper fuel cap, the pressure in the fueltank can damage the fuel system or cause it to w...

• Avoid getting fuel liquid in your eyes. If fuel is splashed in the eyes,remove contact lenses (if worn), flush with water for 15 minutes andseek medical attention. Failure to seek proper medical attention couldlead to permanent injury. • Fuels can also be harmful if absorbed through the skin. If f...

Octane recommendations Your vehicle is designed to use“Regular” unleaded gasoline with an(R+M)/2 octane rating of 87. We donot recommend the use of gasolineslabeled as “Regular” that are soldwith octane ratings of 86 or lower in high altitude areas. Do not be concerned if your engine sometimes knock...

• Your “Service Engine Soon” light may come on. For more informationon the “Service Engine Soon” light, refer to the Instrumentation chapter. Fuel Filler Cap Your fuel tank filler cap has an indexed design with a one-eighth turnon/off feature. When fueling your vehicle: 1. Turn the engine off. 2. Ca...

Filling the tank For consistent results: • Use the same filling rate setting (low — medium — high) each timethe tank is filled. • Allow three automatic click-offs when filling. • Always use the recommended octane rating of a known qualitygasoline, preferably a national brand. • Use the same side of ...

Habits • Smooth, moderate operation can yield up to 10% savings in fuel. • Steady speeds without stopping will usually give the best fueleconomy. • Idling for long periods of time (greater than one minute) may wastefuel. • Anticipate stopping; slowing down may eliminate the need to stop. • Sudden or...

Conditions • Heavily loading a vehicle or towing a trailer may reduce fuel economyat any speed. • Carrying unnecessary weight may reduce fuel economy (approximately2 km/h [1 mpg] is lost for every 180 kg [400 lb] of weight carried). • Adding certain accessories to your vehicle (for example bugdeflec...

• Do not turn off the ignition while your vehicle is moving, especially athigh speeds. • Have the items listed in your Scheduled Maintenance Guide performedaccording to the specified schedule. The scheduled maintenance items listed in the Scheduled MaintenanceGuide are essential to the life and perf...

Readiness for inspection/maintenance (I/M) testing In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass an I/M test ofthe on-board diagnostic (OBD-II) system. If your “Check Engine/ServiceEngine Soon” light is on, refer to the description in the Warning Lights and Chimes section of the Instrume...

3. Remove the two screws andparking lamp/side marker assemblyby pulling gently 4. Disconnect the electricalconnectors from the parkinglamp/side marker assembly andremove. 5. Remove the four bolts andheadlamp bezel. 6. Remove the four screws and theheadlamp retaining ring fromheadlamp. 7. Disconnect ...

Washing your vehicle Wash your vehicle regularly withcold or lukewarm water. Never usestrong detergents or soap. If yourvehicle is particularly dirty, use aquality car wash detergent. Alwaysuse a clean sponge, washing gloveor similar device and plenty of waterfor best results. To avoid spots,avoid w...

If the wiper still does not wipe properly, this could be caused bysubstances on the windshield such as tree sap and some hot waxtreatments used by commercial car washes. Clean the outside of thewindshield with a non-abrasive cleanser such as the non-abrasiveBon-Ami t powder. Rinse thoroughly with cl...

MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS Component* 5.4L V8 engine 6.8L V10 engine Air filter FA-1634 FA-1634 Fuel filter FG-986B FG-986B Oil filter FL-820-S FL-820-S PCV valve EV-233 EV-233 Battery (Standard) BXT-65-650 BXT-65-650 Battery (Optional) BXT-65-750 BXT-65-650 Spark plugs-platinum** AWSF-22E AWSF-22E *Re...

Fluid Ford Part Name Application Capacity Windshieldwasher fluid Ultra-ClearWindshield WasherConcentrate All 4.0L(4.25 quarts) 1 Your vehicle’s rear axle(s) may be filled with a synthetic lubricant that may require a lubricant change. Refer to the Scheduled MaintenanceGuide. Axle lubricant quantitie...

LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS Item Ford partname orequivalent Ford partnumber Fordspecification Front axle 75W90 GearLube XY-75W90-QL WSP-M2C201-A Rear axle Motorcraft SAE75W140 HighPerformanceSynthetic RearAxle Lube 1 F1TZ-19580-B WSL-M2C192-A Motorcraft SAE75W90 SyntheticRear Axle Lube 1 (Dana 80 axles...

F250-Crew cab Dimension Body style Crew Cab 4x2 Crew Cab 4x4 (1) Overall height 1 960 mm (77.2 in) a /1 883 mm (74.1 in) b 2 053mm (80.8 in) a /2 052 mm (80.8 in) b (2) Track (Front /Rear) 1 745 mm (68.7 in)/1729 mm (68.1 in) a,b 1 736 mm (68.4 in)/1729 mm (68.1 in) a,b (3) Overall width 1 988 mm (7...

F350-Crew cab Dimension Body style Crew Cab 4x2 Crew Cab 4x4 (1) Overall height 1 929 mm (75.9 in) 2 038 mm (80.2 in) (2) Track (Front /Rear) 1 745 mm (68.7 in)/1 729 mm (68.1 in) a,b 1 736 mm (68.4 in)/1 729 mm (68.1 in) a,b (3) Overall width 1 988 mm (78.3 in) a,b 2 077 mm (79.0 in) a,b (4) Wheelb...

IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE Safety compliance label The National Highway Traffic SafetyAdministration Regulations requirethat a Safety ComplianceCertification Label be affixed to avehicle and prescribe where theSafety Compliance CertificationLabel may be located. The SafetyCompliance Certification Labe...

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY) If you believe that your vehicle hasa defect that could cause a crash, orcould cause injury or death, youshould immediately inform theNational Highway Traffic SafetyAdministration (NHTSA) in additionto notifying Ford Motor Company. If NHTSA receives similar compl...

Accessory delay ..........................76Air bag supplemental restraintsystem ..........................................94 and child safety seats ..............95description ................................94disposal ......................................98indicator light ...........................

Recommended fuel Unleaded fuel only - 87 octane Fuel tank capacity Refer to Refill capacities in the Capacities and specifications chapter. Engine oil (includesfilter change) 5.7L (6.0 quarts). Use Motorcraft 5W30 SuperPremium Motor Oil, Ford specificationWSS-M2C153-G. Tire size and pressure Refer t...