Ford 2002 F-250- User Manual

Notice to owners of pickup trucks and utility type vehicles Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate thanother types of vehicles. Before you drive your vehicle, please read this Owner’s Guide carefully.Your vehicle is not a passenger car. As with other vehicles of this type,failure...

If your vehicle is equipped with theFord Ambulance PreparationPackage, it will be indicated on theCertification label. The label islocated on the driver’s side doorpillar or on the rear edge of thedriver’s door. You can determinewhether the ambulancemanufacturer followed Ford’srecommendations by dir...

These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle. Vehicle Symbol Glossary Safety Alert See Owner’s Guide Fasten Safety Belt Air Bag-Front Air Bag-Side Child Seat Child Seat InstallationWarning Child Seat LowerAnchor Child Seat TetherAnchor Brake System Anti-Lock Brake System Brake Fluid -No...

WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES Warning lights and gauges can alert you to a vehicle condition that maybecome serious enough to cause expensive repairs. A warning light mayilluminate when a problem exists with one of your vehicle’s functions.Many lights will illuminate when you start your vehicle to make ...

Brake system warning light: Illuminates if the parking brake isengaged or to indicate low brakefluid level. To confirm the brakesystem warning light is functional, it will momentarily illuminate whenthe ignition is turned to the ON position (alternatively for some vehicleswhen the ignition is moved ...

Speed control: Illuminates when the speed control is activated. Turnsoff when the speed control systemis deactivated. Transmission control indicatorlight (TCIL): Illuminates when the overdrive function of thetransmission has been turned off,refer to the Driving chapter. If the light flashes steadily...

GAUGES Speedometer: Indicates the current vehicle speed. Engine coolant temperaturegauge: Indicates engine coolant temperature. At normal operatingtemperature, the needle will be inthe normal range (between “H” and“C”). If it enters the red section, the engine is overheating. Stopthe vehicle as soon...

Trip odometer: Registers the kilometers (miles) of individualjourneys. To reset, depress thecontrol. Tachometer: Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute.Driving with your tachometerpointer continuously at the top ofthe scale may damage the engine. Battery voltage gauge(manual transmissi...

Fuel gauge: Indicates approximately how much fuel is leftin the fuel tank (when the ignitionis in the ON position). Transmission fluid temperature gauge(automatic transmission only): If the gauge is in the: White area (normal) - the transmission fluid is within thenormal operating temperature(betwee...

Red area (over temperature) — the transmission fluid is overheating.Stop the vehicle to allow thetemperature to return to normalrange. If the gauge is operating in the Yellow or Red area, stop the vehicle andverify the airflow is not restricted such as snow or debris blocking airflowthrough the gril...

AM/FM STEREO 1. Seek: Press / to find the next listenable station down/up thefrequency band. 2. Tune: Press / to manually change radio frequency down/up. 3. AM/FM: Press to choose a frequency band in radio mode. 4. Memory preset buttons: To set a station: Select frequency bandAM/FM; tune to a statio...

AM/FM STEREO CASSETTE 1. Balance: Press to shift sound to the left/right speakers. 2. Fade: Press to shift sound to the rear/front speakers. 3. CLK: To set the hour, press and hold CLK. Then press SEEK todecrease or increase the hours. To set the minute, press and hold CLK and press TUNE to decrease...

next selection). Then, press REW (for the beginning of the currentselection) or FF (to advance to the next selection). The tape MUST havea blank section of at least four seconds duration between programs. 5. Side 1–2: Press to change tape direction. 6. REW (rewind): Press to rewind the tape. FF (fas...

1. Slide the door to access the CDchanger magazine. 2. Press to eject the magazine. 3. Turn the magazine (A) over. 4. Using the disc holder releaseknob (C), pull the disc holder (B)out of the magazine. Do not pull too hard on the disc holder as the disc holder may comecompletely out of the magazine....

Ensure that the disc holder isevenly inserted and at the samelevel as the magazine (A). The unitwill not operate if the disc holder isnot inserted at the same level (B). If your CD changer is located under the rear bench, the followinginstructions apply to load discs: 1. Load the discs into the maga...

RADIO RECEPTION FACTORS There are three factors that can effect radio reception: • Distance/strength: The further you travel from an FM station, theweaker the signal and the weaker the reception. • Terrain: Hills, mountains, tall buildings, power lines, electric fences,traffic lights and thunderstor...

CD units are designed to play commercially pressed 12 cm (4.75in) audio compact discs only. Due to technical incompatibility,certain recordable and re-recordable compact discs may notfunction correctly when used in Ford CD players. Irregularshaped CDs, CDs with a scratch protection film attached, an...

HEATER ONLY SYSTEM(IF EQUIPPED) 1. Fan speed adjustment: Controls the volume of air circulated in thevehicle. 2. Temperature selection: Controls the temperature of theairflow in the vehicle. 3. Air flow selections: Controls the direction of the airflow in the vehicle. See the following for a brief d...

HEADLAMP CONTROL Turns the lamps off. Turns on the parking lamps, instrument panel lamps, licenseplate lamps and tail lamps. Turns the headlamps on. Autolamp control (if equipped) The autolamp system provides lightsensitive automatic on-off control ofthe exterior lights normallycontrolled by the hea...

Foglamp control (if equipped) The headlamp control also operatesthe foglamps. The foglamps can beturned on only when the headlampcontrol is in the or position and the high beams are notturned on. Pull headlamp control towards youto turn foglamps on. The foglampindicator light will illuminate if the ...

3. Rotate bulb socketcounterclockwise and remove fromlamp assembly. 4. Carefully pull bulb straight out ofthe socket and push in the newbulb. Install the new bulb(s) in reverse order. Replacing tail lamp/turn/backup lamp bulbs — F250/F350 only 1. Make sure the headlamp switch isin the OFF position a...

MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER Windshield wiper: Rotate the end of the control away from you toincrease the speed of the wipers;rotate towards you to decrease thespeed of the wipers. Windshield washer: Push the end of the stalk: • briefly: causes a single swipe ofthe wipers without washer fluid. • a quick pus...

Install a garage door opener (if equipped) The storage compartment can be used to hold a variety of aftermarketgarage door openers. To install your garage door opener: 1. Open the storage compartmentdoor. 2. Remove the storage clip and stowit away. 3. Place the Velcro 娂 strip onto the back of the ga...

POWER WINDOWS (IF EQUIPPED) Press and hold the bottom part ofthe rocker switch to open thewindow. Press and hold the top partof the rocker switch to close thewindow. One touch down Allows the driver’s window to openfully without holding the controldown. Press completely down onAUTO and release quick...

POWER SIDE VIEW MIRRORS (IF EQUIPPED) To adjust your mirrors 1. Select L to adjust the left mirror or R to adjust the right mirror. 2. Move the control in the directionyou wish to tilt the mirror. 3. Return to the center position todisable the adjust function. Fold-away mirrors Fold the side mirrors...

Never adjust the accelerator and brake pedal with feet on pedalsor while the vehicle is moving. SPEED CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED) With speed control set, you can maintain a speed of 48 km/h (30 mph)or more without keeping your foot on the pedal. Speed control does notwork at speeds below 48 km/h (30 mph)....

The trip computer only operates with the ignition in the ON position.Trip computer features are as follows: Selectable features English/metric display Press this control to change the tripcomputer display between metricand English units. Mode control Each press of the MODE control willdisplay a diff...

2. Press the E/M and MODEcontrols simultaneously. The displaywill illuminate the “AVG” indicator.While the indicator is lit, releaseboth controls to reset the averagefuel economy. Fuel range. This displays the approximate number of kilometers (miles) left to drive before the fuel tank is empty. The ...

Magnetic or metallic objects placed in or on the vehicle may also affectcompass accuracy. Adjustments may need to be made to the zone andcalibration of the compass. Compass zone adjustment 1. Determine which magnetic zoneyou are in for your geographiclocation by referring to the zonemap. 2. Locate t...

3. Press and hold both tripcomputer controls. Afterapproximately eight seconds, thetrip computer will enter CAL mode.CAL mode is indicated when thedisplay lights the “CAL” indicator. 4. Release both controls. The displaywill return to normal, except that theCAL indicator will remain lit until the co...

KEYS The key operates all locks on your vehicle. In case of loss, replacementkeys are available from your dealer. You should always carry a second key with you in a safe place in caseyou require it in an emergency. POWER DOOR LOCKS (IF EQUIPPED) Press control to unlock all doors. Press control to lo...

Childproof door locks • When these locks are set, therear doors cannot be opened fromthe inside. • The rear doors can be openedfrom the outside when the doorsare unlocked. The childproof locks are located onrear edge of each rear door andmust be set separately for eachdoor. Setting the lock for one ...

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

Replacing lost remote entry transmitters If you would like to have your remote entry transmitter reprogrammedbecause you lost one, or would like to buy additional remote entrytransmitters, you can either reprogram them yourself, or take all remote entry transmitters to your authorized dealer for rep...

Illuminated entry The interior lamps illuminate when the remote entry system is used tounlock the door(s) or sound the personal alarm. The illuminated entry system will turn off the interior lights if: • the ignition switch is turned to the ON position, or • the remote transmitter lock control is pr...

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

Adjusting the front power seat (if equipped) The control is located on the outboard side of the seat cushion. Press to raise or lower the frontportion of the seat cushion. Press to raise or lower the rearportion of the seat cushion. Press the control to move the seatforward, backward, up or down. Se...

Using the manual lumbar support For more lumbar support, turn thelumbar support control toward thefront of vehicle. For less lumbar support, turn thelumbar support control toward therear of vehicle. Heated seats (if equipped) To operate the heated seats: • Push control to activate. • Push again to d...

RETURNING THE SEAT TO SEATING POSITION Always be sure that the seat is in a latched position, whether theseat is occupied or empty. If not latched, the seat may cause injury during a sudden stop. 1. Pull lever on the side of the seat to release seat cushion from storageposition. 2. Push seat cushion...

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...

The front and rear outboard safety restraints in the vehicle arecombination lap and shoulder belts. The front passenger and rear seatoutboard safety belts have two types of locking modes described below: Vehicle sensitive mode This is the normal retractor mode, which allows free shoulder belt length...

• Grasp the shoulder portion andpull downward until the entirebelt is pulled out. • Allow the belt to retract. As the belt retracts, you will hear a clickingsound. This indicates the safety belt is now in the automatic lockingmode. How to disengage the automatic locking mode Disconnect the combinati...

Safety belt replacement label The short plastic boot on the frontsafety belt at the passengeroutboard anchor location covers a“Replace Belt” label on the safetybelt. In the event of a collision, thecolored label (REPLACE BELT)may become visible. If this occurs, the safety belt must be replaced. When...

The Seat Integrated Restraints (SIR) seat (which has shoulder beltsattached to the corners of the front seat back) is equipped with a bucklepretensioner. Do NOT place objects between the seats, this couldinterfere with the functioning of the pretensioner. For the SuperCab andCrewCab base bench seats...

• 4–door Super Cab (if equipped) To adjust the shoulder belt height, push the button and slide the heightadjuster up or down. Release the button and pull down on the heightadjuster to make sure it is locked in place. Position the safety belt height adjusters so that the belt restsacross the middle o...

If... Then... The driver’s safety belt is notbuckled before the vehicle hasreached at least 5 km/h (3 mph)and 1-2 minutes have elapsedsince the ignition switch has beenturned to ON... The BeltMinder feature isactivated - the safety belt warninglight illuminates and the warningchime sounds for 6 seco...

Reasons given... Consider... “Traffic is light” Nearly 1 of 2 deaths occur in single-vehiclecrashes, many when no other vehicles are around. “Belts wrinkle myclothes” Possibly, but a serious crash can do much morethan wrinkle your clothes, particularly if you areunbelted. “The people I’mwith don’t w...

• The driver’s safety belt is unbuckled. • The parklamps/headlamps are in OFF position (If vehicle is equippedwith Autolamps, this will not affect the procedure). To reduce the risk of injury, do not deactivate/activate the BeltMinder feature while driving the vehicle. BeltMinder activation and deac...

Safety belt extension assembly If the safety belt is too short when fully extended, there is a 20 cm(8 inch) safety belt extension assembly that can be added (part number611C22). This assembly can be obtained from your dealer at no cost. Use only extensions manufactured by the same supplier as the s...

AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) Important SRS precautions The SRS is designed to work withthe safety belt to help protect thedriver and right front passengerfrom certain upper body injuries. Airbags DO NOT inflate slowly; there isa risk of injury from a deploying airbag. All occupants of...

Never place your arm over the air bag module as a deploying airbag can result in serious arm fractures or other injuries. To properly position yourself away from the air bag: • Move your seat to the rear as far as you can while still reaching thepedals comfortably. • Recline the seat slightly one or...

Children must always be properly restrained. Failure to follow theseinstructions may increase the risk of injury in a collision. An infant in a rear-facing seat faces a high risk of serious or fatalinjuries from a deploying passenger air bag. Rear facing infant seats should NEVER be placed in the fr...

restrained or are otherwise out of position at the time of air bagdeployment. Thus, it is extremely important that occupants be properlyrestrained as far away from the air bag module as possible whilemaintaining vehicle control. Several air bag system components get hot after inflation. Do nottouch ...

If any of these things happen, even intermittently, have the SRS servicedat your dealership or by a qualified technician immediately. Unlessserviced, the system may not function properly in the event of acollision. Disposal of air bags and air bag equipped vehicles(including pretensioners) See your ...

• the child has a medical condition which, according to the child’sphysician, makes it necessary for the child to ride in the front seat sothat the driver can constantly monitor the child’s condition. 3. Medical condition. A passenger has a medical condition which, according to his or her physician:...

• the child has a medical condition that, according to the child’sphysician, makes it necessary for the child to ride in the front seat sothat the driver can monitor the child’s condition. 3. Medical condition: A passenger has a medical condition that, according to his or her physician: • poses a sp...

Never let a passenger hold a child on his or her lap while thevehicle is moving. The passenger cannot protect the child from injury in a collision. Always follow the instructions and warnings that come with any infant orchild restraint you might use. Children and safety belts If the child is the pro...

Booster seats should be used until you can answer YES to ALL of thesequestions: • Can the child sit all the way backagainst the vehicle seat back withknees bent comfortably at theedge of the seat withoutslouching? • Does the lap belt rest low across the hips? • Is the shoulder belt centered on the s...

The shoulder belt should cross the chest, resting snugly on the center ofthe shoulder. The lap belt should rest low and snug across the hips,never up high across the stomach. If the booster seat slides on the vehicle seat, placing a rubberized meshsold as shelf or carpet liner under the booster seat...

7. Pull the lap belt portion acrossthe child seat toward the buckle andpull up on the shoulder belt whilepushing down with knee on thechild seat. 8. Allow the safety belt to retract toremove any slack in the belt. 9. Before placing the child in theseat, forcibly tilt the seat forwardand back to make...

The SuperCab rear seat has three straps behind the top of the seat backthat function as both routing loops for the tether straps and anchorloops. The tether strap anchors in your vehicle are in the following positions(shown from top view): Attach the tether strap only to the appropriate tether ancho...

STARTING Positions of the ignition 1. ACCESSORY, allows the electricalaccessories such as the radio tooperate while the engine is notrunning. 2. LOCK, locks the steering wheel,automatic transmission gearshiftlever and allows key removal. Forvehicle equipped with a manualtransmission, you must depres...

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

• Turn the key to 4 (ON) withoutturning the key to 5 (START). Make sure the corresponding lights illuminate or illuminate briefly. If alight fails to illuminate, have the vehicle serviced. • If the driver’s safety belt is fastened, the light may not illuminate. Starting the engine 1. Turn the key to...

emergency stops by keeping the rear brakes from locking. The frontwheels, however, may still lock since they are not controlled by theRABS. Noise from the ABS pump motor and brake pedal pulsation maybe observed during ABS braking; this is normal. RABS warning lamp The ABS warning lamp in the instrum...

Using ABS When hard braking is required, apply continuous force on the brakepedal; do not pump the brake pedal since this will reduce theeffectiveness of the ABS and will increase your vehicle’s stoppingdistance. The ABS will be activated immediately, allowing you to retainfull steering control duri...

Vehicles with a higher center of gravity such as utility andfour-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 morethan low-slung sports cars are desig...

Forced downshifts • Allowed in (Overdrive) or Drive. • Depress the accelerator to the floor. • Allows transmission to select an appropriate gear. Shift strategy (4R100 automatic transmission) To account for customer driving habits and conditions, your 4R100automatic transmission electronically contr...

To 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 theneutral position. 3. Start the engine, then press the brake pedal and release the parkingbrake. 4. Move the gearshift lever to the desired gear, then slowly r...

Parking your vehicle 1. Apply the brake and shift into the neutral position. 2. Fully apply the parking brake, then shift into 1 (First). 3. Turn the ignition off. Do not park your vehicle in Neutral, it may move unexpectedlyand injure someone. Use 1 (First) gear and set the parking brake fully. Rem...

FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE (4WD) OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED) For important information regarding safe operation of this typeof vehicle, see Preparing to drive your vehicle in this chapter. Four–wheel drive (4WD) supplies power to all four wheels. 4WD shouldnot be operated on dry pavement; driveline damage may occ...

4X4 LOW (4WD Low) - Uses extra gearing to provide maximum power to all four wheels. Intended only for off-road applications such as deepsand, steep grades or pulling heavy objects. 4L (4WD Low) will notengage while the vehicle is moving; this is normal and should be noreason for concern. Refer to Sh...

Vehicles with a higher center of gravity such as utility andfour-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 morethan low-slung sports cars are desig...

sounds. This is the front drivetrain coming up to speed and theautomatic locking hubs engaging and is not cause for concern. Sand When driving over sand, try to keep all four wheels on the most solidarea of the trail. Avoid reducing the tire pressures but shift to a lowergear and drive steadily thro...

After driving through mud, clean off residue stuck to rotating driveshaftsand tires. Excess mud stuck on tires and rotating driveshafts causes animbalance that could damage drive components. “Tread Lightly” is an educationalprogram designed to increase publicawareness of land-use regulationsand resp...

Never drive with chains on the front tires of 4WD vehicles without alsoputting them on the rear tires. This could cause the rear to slide andswing around during braking. Tires, Replacement Requirements Do not use a size and type of tire and wheel other than thatoriginally provided by Ford Motor Comp...

Each day before you drive, checkyour tires. If one looks lower thanthe others, use a tire gauge to checkpressure of all tires, and adjust ifrequired. Check tire pressure with atire gauge every few weeks(including spare). Safe operationrequires tires that are neitherunderinflated nor a vehicle which ...

The PTO can be used during mobile and stationarycontinuous/intermittent applications. PTO operation is disabled while the vehicle is in Overdrive (the TCIL willnot be illuminated), in N (Neutral), during engine cranking. Transmissionupshift and downshift schedules will be reduced by about 15% and wi...

Special loading instructions for owners of pickup trucks andutility-type vehicles For important information regarding safe operation of this typeof vehicle, see the Preparing to drive your vehicle section in this chapter. Loaded vehicles may handle differently than unloaded vehicles.Extra precaution...

Preparing to tow Use the proper equipment for towing a trailer and make sure it isproperly attached to your vehicle. See your dealer or a reliable trailerdealer if you require assistance. Hitches Do not use hitches that clamp onto the vehicle’s bumper or attach to theaxle. You must distribute the lo...

Do not connect a trailer’s hydraulic brake system directly to yourvehicle’s brake system. Your vehicle may not have enough braking power and your chances of having a collision greatly increase. The braking system of the tow vehicle is rated for operation at theGVWR not GCWR. Trailer lamps Trailer la...

• Allow more distance for stopping with a trailer attached. • The trailer tongue weight should be 10–15% of the loaded trailerweight. • After you have traveled 80 km (50 miles), thoroughly check yourhitch, electrical connections and trailer wheel lug nuts. • To aid in engine/transmission cooling and...

Improper removal/installation of the driveshaft can causetransmission fluid loss, damage to the driveshaft and internaltransmission components. RWD vehicles with 4x4 electronic shift transfer case or All WheelDrive (AWD) vehicles with automatic transmissions: Regarding recreational towing or having ...

Installing the snowplow Read the following instructions before installing a snowplow: • Front GAWR must not exceed 63% of the GVW. Add ballast weight tothe back of the vehicle, if necessary. Refer to the Safety ComplianceCertification Label to find your vehicle’s front GAWR. • The Front Axle Accesso...

Removing snowplow After removing a snowplow from the vehicle, ensure the vehicle’s fronttoe alignment and front ride height are within specification (reset ifrequired). Snowplowing with your air bag-equipped vehicle Your vehicle is equipped with a driver and passenger air bagSupplemental Restraint S...

GETTING ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE To fully assist you should you have a vehicle concern, Ford MotorCompany offers a complimentary roadside assistance program. Thisprogram is separate from the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. The serviceis available: • 24–hours, seven days a week • for the New Vehicle Limited...

U.S. Ford or Mercury vehicle customers who require roadside assistance,call 1–800–241–3673; Lincoln vehicle customers call 1–800–521–4140. Canadian customers who require roadside assistance, call1–800–665–2006. If you need to arrange roadside assistance for yourself, Ford MotorCompany will reimburse...

This switch is located in thepassenger’s footwell, by the kickpanel. To reset the switch: 1. Turn the ignition OFF. 2. Check the fuel system for leaks. 3. If no leaks are apparent, reset theswitch by pushing in on the resetbutton. 4. Turn the ignition ON. 5. Wait a few seconds and returnthe key to O...

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 ...

If your vehicle is equipped with a tire pressure monitoringsystem, refer to Tire Pressure Monitoring System (if equipped) in the Maintenance and specifications section for important informationbefore changing your tires. If the tire pressure monitoring systembecomes damaged, it will no longer functi...

2. Attach the spare tire lock key (A)to the jack handle (B). 3. Fully insert the jack handlethrough the bumper hole and intothe guide tube. The key and lockwill engage with a slight push andcounterclockwise turn. Someresistance will be felt when turningthe jack handle assembly. 4. Turn the handle co...

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) • Front passenger side (4x4) • Front driver side (4x4) Make sure the jack f...

The following steps apply to F350 Chassis Cab 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 ...

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

Stowing the flat/spare tire 1. Lay the tire on the ground with the valve stem facing in the directionspecified on the Tire Changing Instructions located with the jack hardware.2. Slide the wheel partially under the vehicle and install the retainerthrough the wheel center. Pull on the cable to align ...

1. Use only a 12–volt supply to start your vehicle. 2. Do not disconnect the battery of the disabled vehicle as this coulddamage the vehicle’s electrical system. 3. Park the booster vehicle close to the hood of the disabled vehiclemaking sure the two vehicles do not touch. Set the parking brake on b...

3. Connect the negative (-) cable to the negative (-) terminal of theassisting battery. 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/fuel injection system. Do not use fuel lines, engine rocker ...

2. Start the engine of the disabled vehicle. 3. Once the disabled vehicle has been started, run both engines for anadditional three minutes before disconnecting the jumper cables. Removing the jumper cables Remove the jumper cables in the reverse order that they wereconnected. 1. Remove the jumper c...

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...

GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED At home Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada have authorized dealerships toservice your vehicle. It is preferred that you return to the authorizeddealer where your vehicle was purchased when warranty repairs areneeded. However, you may also take your vehicle to another...

In some states (in the U.S.) you must directly notify Ford in writingbefore pursuing remedies under your state’s warranty laws. Ford is alsoallowed a final repair attempt in some states. In the United States, a warranty dispute must be submitted to theDispute Settlement Board before taking action un...

• available free to owners and lessees of qualifying Ford Motor Companyvehicles. The Dispute Settlement Board may not be available in all states. FordMotor Company reserves the right to change eligibility limitations, modifyprocedures and/or to discontinue this service without notice and withoutincu...

Board membership The Board consists of: • Three consumer representatives • A Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealership representative Consumer candidates for Board membership are recruited and trained byan independent consulting firm. The dealership Board member is chosenfrom Ford and Lincoln Mercury deale...

before the Board, this is not a requirement and the Board will decide thecase whether or not an oral presentation is made. An oral presentationmay be requested by the Board as well. Making a decision Board members review all available information related to eachcomplaint, including oral presentation...

The CAMVAP program is a straight-forward and relatively speedyalternative to resolve a disagreement when all other efforts to produce asettlement have failed. This procedure is without cost to you and isdesigned to eliminate the need for lengthy and expensive legalproceedings. In the CAMVAP program,...

WASHING THE EXTERIOR Wash your vehicle regularly with cool or lukewarm water and a neutralPh shampoo, such as Detail Wash (ZC-3–A), which is available from yourdealer. • Never use strong household detergents or soap, such as dish washingor laundry liquid. These products can discolor and spot painted...

PAINT CHIPS Your dealer has touch-up paint and sprays to match your vehicle’s color.Take your color code (printed on a sticker in the driver’s door jam) toyour dealer to ensure you get the correct color. • Remove particles such as bird droppings, tree sap, insect deposits, tarspots, road salt and in...

• Never wash or rinse the engine while it is running; water in therunning engine may cause internal damage. PLASTIC (NON-PAINTED) EXTERIOR PARTS Use only approved products to clean plastic parts. These products areavailable from your dealer. • For routine cleaning, use Detail Wash (ZC-3–A). • If tar...

INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CLUSTER LENS Clean the instrument panel with a damp cloth, then dry with a dry cloth. • Avoid cleaners or polish that increase the gloss of the upper portion ofthe instrument panel. The dull finish in this area helps protect thedriver from undesirable windshield reflection. Do n...

Motorcraft Carlite Glass Cleaner (Canada only) (CXC-100) Motorcraft Spot and Stain Remover (ZC-14) Motorcraft Tire Detailer (ZC-28) Motorcraft Triple Clean (ZC-13) Motorcraft Ultra-Clear Spray Glass Cleaner (not available in Canada)(ZC-23) Motorcraft Engine Shampoo and Degreaser (ZC-20) * May be sol...

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 providethe...

Working with the engine on • Automatic transmission: 1. Set the parking brake and shift to P (Park). 2. Block the wheels. • Manual transmission: 1. Set the parking brake, depress the clutch and place the gearshift in N(Neutral). 2. Block the wheels. Note: Do not start your engine with the air cleane...

IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT 5.4L V8/6.8L V10 gasoline engines Refer to the 7.3 Liter Power Stroke Direct Injection Turbo Diesel Owner’s Guide Supplement for diesel engine component locations. 1. Engine oil dipstick 2. Clutch fluid reservoir (manual transmission) 3. Brake fluid r...

WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID Add fluid to fill the reservoir if thelevel is low. In very cold weather, donot fill the reservoir completely. Only use a washer fluid that meetsFord specification WSB-M8B16–A2.Refer to Lubricant specifications in this chapter. State or local regulations on volatile organic c...

5. Locate and carefully remove theengine oil level indicator (dipstick). 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...

3. Recheck the engine oil level. Make sure the oil level is not above theMAX mark on the engine oil level indicator (dipstick). 4. Install the indicator and ensure it is fully seated. 5. Fully install the engine oil filler cap by turning the filler cap clockwise1/4 of a turn until three clicks are h...

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 ...

When lifting a plastic-cased battery, excessive pressure on theend 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 oppositecorners. Keep batteries out of reach of ...

• Always dispose of automotivebatteries in a responsible manner.Follow your local authorizedstandards for disposal. Call yourlocal authorized recycling centerto find out more about recyclingautomotive batteries. ENGINE COOLANT Checking engine coolant The concentration and level of engine coolant sho...

When the engine is cold, check thelevel of the engine coolant in thereservoir. • The engine coolant should be at the “cold fill level” or within the “coldfill range” as listed on the engine coolant reservoir (depending uponapplication). • Refer to the Scheduled Maintenance Guide for service interval...

Do not put engine coolant in the windshield washer fluidcontainer. If sprayed on the windshield, engine coolant could make it difficult to see through the windshield. The cooling system in your vehicle is filled with either green-coloredMotorcraft Premium Engine Coolant meeting Ford specificationESE...

Recycled engine coolant Ford Motor Company recommends the use of a recycled engine coolantproduced by Ford-approved processes in vehicles originally equippedwith Motorcraft Premium Engine Coolant (green-colored). However, notall coolant recycling processes produce coolant that meets Fordspecificatio...

Once the engine temperature cools, the engine can be re-started. Takeyour vehicle to a service facility as soon as possible to minimize enginedamage. 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 a...

When refueling always shut the engine off and never allowsparks or open flames near the filler neck. Never smoke while refueling. Fuel vapor is extremely hazardous under certain conditions.Care should be taken to avoid inhaling excess fumes. The flow of fuel through a fuel pump nozzle can produce st...

in the United States) because it may cause these problems to becomemore pronounced. If the problems persist, see your dealer or a qualifiedservice technician. It should not be necessary to add any aftermarket products to your fueltank if you continue to use high quality fuel of the recommended octan...

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

• Four-wheel-drive operation (if equipped) is less fuel efficient thantwo-wheel-drive operation. • Close windows for high speed driving. EPA window sticker Every new vehicle should have the EPA window sticker. Contact yourdealer if the window sticker is not supplied with your vehicle. The EPAwindow ...

CHECKING AND ADDING POWER STEERING FLUID Check the power steering fluid.Refer to the scheduled maintenanceguide for the service intervalschedules. If adding fluid isnecessary, use only MERCON 威 ATF. Check the fluid level when it is at ambient temperature, 20° – 80° F(-7° – 25° C): 1. Check the fluid...

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...

Do not use supplemental transmission fluid additives, treatments orcleaning agents. The use of these materials may affect transmissionoperation and result in damage to internal transmission components. Checking and adding manual transmission fluid (if equipped) 1. Clean the filler plug. 2. Remove th...

Checking and adding transfer case fluid (if equipped) 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 Lubr...

Note: Do not start your engine with the air cleaner removed and do not remove it while the engine is running. Changing the air filter element (gasoline engines only) 1. Loosen the clamp that securesthe air filter element in place. 2. Carefully separate the two halvesof the air filter housing. 3. Rem...

which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor VehicleSafety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher levels ofperformance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required bylaw. The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire thatis properly inflated an...

Tire inflation information The F450 and F550 vehicles are equipped with a tire that is an all-steelradial. All-steel radial tires utilize steel cords in the sidewalls, and alsorequire increased inflation pressures of up to 95 psi. As such, theycannot be treated like normal light truck tires. Tire se...

• DRW – Six tire rotation If you vehicle is equipped with dualrear wheels it is recommended thatfront and rear tires (in pairs) berotated only side to side, with therear tires maintaining originalvehicle position. After tire rotation,inflation pressures must be adjustedfor the tires new positions in...

Make sure that all replacement tires are of the same size, type,load-carrying capacity and tread design (e.g., “All Terrain”, “Touring”, etc.), as originally offered by Ford. Do not replace your tires with “high performance” tires or largersize tires. Failure to follow these precautions, your vehicl...

MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS Component* 5.4L V8 engine 6.8L V10 engine Air filter element 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-65-750 Spark plugs-platinum** AGSF-22W AGSF...

3 Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle. 4 Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. Transmission fluid requirements are indicated on the dipstick or on the dipstickhandle. Check the container to verify the fluid being added is of thecorrect type. Refer to your sche...

Item Ford partname orequivalent Ford partnumber Fordspecification Rear axle Motorcraft SAE75W-140 HighPerformanceSynthetic RearAxle Lube 1 XY-75W140–QL WSL-M2C192-A Motorcraft SAE75W-90Synthetic RearAxle Lubricant XY-75W90–GLS – Motorcraft SAE80W-90Premium RearAxle Lubricant(Dana 135axles) 1 XY-80W9...

Traction-Lok axles. Ford design rear axles contain a synthetic lubricantthat does not require changing unless the axle has been submerged inwater. Dana rear axles also contain a synthetic lubricant but do require a change. Refer to your “Service Guide” for change intervals on Dana rearaxles. 2 Ensur...

Vehicle identification number (VIN) The vehicle identification number isattached to a metal tag and islocated on the driver sideinstrument panel. (Please note thatin the graphic XXXX isrepresentative of your vehicleidentification number.) 1. World manufacturer identifier 2. Brake type and gross vehi...

FORD ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE A wide selection of genuine Ford accessories are available for yourvehicle through your local authorized Ford, Lincoln, Mercury or Ford ofCanada dealer. These quality accessories have been specificallyengineered to fulfill your automotive needs; they are custom desi...

A Accessory delay ..........................48 Air bag supplemental restraintsystem ..........................................82 and child safety seats ..............83description ................................82disposal ......................................86driver air bag .........................

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

fluid, checking and adding(manual) .................................225fluid, refill capacities ..............234lubricant specifications ..237, 240manual operation ....................112 Turn signal ..................................38 V Vehicle dimensions ...................241 Vehicle Identifica...