Ford 2003 F-550 v.1- User Manual

manufacturers to follow the recommendations of the Ford Incomplete Vehicle Manual, Ford Truck Body Builder’s Layout Book and the QVM guidelines as well as pertinent supplements. For additional information, please contact the Truck BodyBuilders AdvisoryService1–877–840–4338. Use of your Ford light tr...

These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle. Vehicle Symbol Glossary SafetyAlert See Owner’s Guide Fasten SafetyBelt 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 -Non-...

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: To confirm the brake system warninglight is functional, it willmomentarilyilluminate when theignition is turned to the ON position when the engine is not running, orin a position between ON and START, or byapplying the parking brakewhen the ignition is turned to the ON po...

Check air suspension(if equipped): Illuminates when the air suspension switch is turnedOFF, the load limit is exceeded orthe air suspension requires servicing. Low fuel: Illuminates when the fuel level in the fuel tank is at, or nearempty(refer to Fuel gauge in this chapter). Speed control: Illumina...

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 as safelypossible, switch off the engineand let the engi...

Battery voltage gauge (manualtransmission only): Indicates the batteryvoltage when the ignition isin the ON position. If the pointermoves and stays outside the normaloperating range (as indicated byarrows), have the vehicle’s electricalsystem checked as soon as possible. Engine oil pressure gauge: I...

Transmission fluid temperature gauge(automatictransmission only): If the gauge is in the: White area (normal) - the transmission fluid is within thenormal operating temperature(between “H” and “C”). Yellow area (warning) — the transmission fluid is higher thannormal operating temperature. Thiscan be...

AM/FM STEREO 1. Seek: Press / to find the next strong station down/up thefrequencyband. 2. Tune: Press / to manually change radio frequencydown/up. 3. AM/FM: Press to choose a frequencyband in radio mode. 4. Memory preset buttons: To set a station: Select frequencybandAM/FM; tune to a station, press...

6. Tone: Press TONE until the desired level — Bass, Treble, Fadeappears on the display. Turn thevolume control to raise/lower thelevels, or to move the audio soundfrom the right to left or the front toback (if equipped). 7. CLK (Clock): To set the hour, press and hold CLK until CLOCKSET appears in t...

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 decreaseor increase the minutes. 4. Tape AMS: In tape mode, press and hold to activate Auto...

6. Bass: Press BASS; then press SEL / to decrease/increase the bass output. Treble: Press TREB; then press SEL / to decrease/increase the treble output. 7. Select: Use with Bass, Treble, Balance and Fade controls to adjustlevels. Use with MENU to set theclock and engage RDS. 8. Balance: Press BAL; t...

To remove discs: 1. Slide the corresponding lever on the opposite side of the magazinewindow. The disc will partiallyeject. 2. Remove the disc. Radio power must be turned on to playthe CDs in the changer. Themagazine maybe stored in the glove box when not being used. The CD magazine maybe inserted o...

• Clean the cassette player head with a cassette cleaning cartridge after10–12 hours of playto maintain good sound/operation. Don’t: • Expose tapes to direct sunlight, extreme humidity, heat or cold. • Leave tapes in the cassette player for a long time when not beingplayed. CD/CD PLAYER CARE Do: • H...

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 bythe head...

Foglamp control (if equipped) The headlamp control also operatesthe foglamps. The foglamps can beturned on onlywhen 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 i...

3. Rotate bulb socketcounterclockwise and remove fromlamp assembly. 4. Carefullypull 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 an...

MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER Windshield wiper: Rotate the end of the control awayfrom 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 push...

Install a garage door opener (if equipped) The storage compartment can be used to hold a varietyof 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 gar...

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 openfullywithout holding the controldown. Press completelydown onAUTO and release quickly...

Fold-away mirrors Fold the side mirrors in carefullywhen driving through a narrow space,like an automatic car wash. The telescoping feature (if equipped) allows the mirror to extendapproximately76 mm (3 inches). This feature is especiallyuseful to thedriver when towing a trailer. POWER ADJUSTABLE FO...

Setting speed control The controls for using your speedcontrol are located on the steeringwheel for your convenience.1. Press the ON control and releaseit.2. Accelerate to the desired speed. 3. Press the SET ACCEL controland release it.4. Take your foot off the acceleratorpedal.5. The indicator ligh...

The appearance of your vehicle’s trip computer may differ depending onyour vehicle’s option package, but the functions are the same. The trip computer onlyoperates with the ignition in the ON position.Trip computer features are as follows: Selectable features English/metric display Press this contro...

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 mayalso 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 byreferring to the zonemap. 2. Locate the...

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

KEYS The keyoperates all locks on your vehicle. In case of loss, replacementkeys are available from your dealer. You should always carrya second keywith you in a safe place in caseyou require it in an emergency. POWER DOOR LOCKS (IF EQUIPPED) Press control to unlock all doors. Note: When Perimeter A...

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 separatelyfor eachdoor. Setting the lock for one d...

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...

The illuminated entrysystem will turn off the interior lights if: • the ignition switch is turned to the ON position, or • the remote transmitter lock control is pressed, or • after 25 seconds of illumination. The dome lamp control (if equipped) must not be set to the OFF position for the illuminate...

SEATING Notes: Reclining the seatback can cause an occupant to slide under theseat’s safetybelt, resulting in severe personal injuries in the event of a collision. Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to reduce the risk ofinjuryin a collision or sudden stop. Full bench seat (if equipped) • Li...

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 injuryduring 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 beltassemblywhich 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 safetybelt around your nec...

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

• 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 safetybelt is now in the automatic lockingmode. How to disengage the automatic locking mode Disconnect the combinatio...

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

pretensioner. Do NOT place objects between the seats, this couldinterfere with the functioning of the pretensioner. For the SuperCab andCrewCab base bench seats and all Regular Cab seating positions, thesafetybelts are equipped with a retractor pretensioner. The safetybelt pretensioners are designed...

If... Then... The driver’s safetybelt 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 safetybelt warninglight illuminates and the warningchime sounds for 6 second...

Reasons given... Consider... “Traffic is light” Nearly 1 of 2 deaths occur in single-vehiclecrashes, manywhen 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 we...

• The driver’s safetybelt 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 deact...

Safety belt extension assembly If the safetybelt is too short when fullyextended, there is a 20 cm(8 inch) safetybelt extension assemblythat can be added (part number611C22). This assemblycan be obtained from your dealer at no cost. Use onlyextensions manufactured bythe same supplier as the safetybe...

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

Never place your arm over the air bag module as a deploying airbag can result in serious arm fractures or other injuries. To properlyposition yourself awayfrom the air bag: • Move your seat to the rear as far as you can while still reaching thepedals comfortably. • Recline the seat slightlyone or tw...

Children must always be properly restrained. Failure to follow theseinstructions mayincrease the risk of injuryin 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 fron...

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

If anyof 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 l...

• 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 constantlymonitor 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 injuryin 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 prop...

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

The shoulder belt should cross the chest, resting snuglyon 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 safetybelt to retract toremove anyslack in the belt. 9. Before placing the child in theseat, forciblytilt the seat forwardand back to make su...

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 onlyto the appropriate tether anchor...

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 keyremoval. Forvehicle equipped with a manualtransmission, you must depress...

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 100

• Turn the keyto 4 (ON) withoutturning the keyto 5 (START). Make sure the corresponding lights illuminate or illuminate briefly. If alight fails to illuminate, have the vehicle serviced. • If the driver’s safetybelt is fastened, the light maynot illuminate. Starting the engine 1. Turn the keyto 4 (O...

emergencystops bykeeping the rear brakes from locking. The frontwheels, however, maystill lock since theyare not controlled bytheRABS. 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 instrument c...

Using ABS When hard braking is required, applycontinuous 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 y ou to retainfull steering control duri...

Vehicles with a higher center of gravitysuch as utilityandfour-wheel drive vehicles handle differentlythan 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 anymorethan low-slung sports cars are designed ...

N (Neutral) With the gearshift lever in N (Neutral), the vehicle can be started and isfree to roll. Hold the brake pedal down while in this position. (Overdrive) The normal driving position for the best fuel economy. Transmissionoperates in gears one through four. (Overdrive) can be deactivated bypr...

• 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 electronicallycontrols the shift qualitybyusingan adaptive learning strat...

3. Start the engine, then press the brake pedal and release the parkingbrake. 4. Move the gearshift lever to the desired gear, then slowlyrelease theclutch pedal while slowlypressing on the accelerator. Do not drive with your foot resting on the clutch pedal or use the clutchpedal to hold your vehic...

Do not park your vehicle in Neutral, it may move unexpectedlyand injure someone. Use 1 (First) gear and set the parking brake fully. Removing the key Turn the ignition off, push the release lever (located above the ignition),then turn the keytoward you and remove the key. REVERSE SENSING SYSTEM (IF ...

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 drypavement; driveline damage mayoccur...

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

Vehicles with a higher center of gravitysuch as utilityandfour-wheel drive vehicles handle differentlythan 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 anymorethan low-slung sports cars are designed ...

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, tryto keep all four wheels on the most solidarea of the trail. Avoid reducing the tire pressures but shift to a lowergear and drive steadilythroug...

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 thatoriginallyprovided byFord Motor Compan...

Each daybefore 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 everyfew weeks(including spare). Safe operationrequires tires that are neitherunderinflated nor a vehicle which is...

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 byabout 15% and wil...

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 mayhandle differentlythan unloaded vehicles.Extra precautions,...

2. Measure the height of a reference point on the front and rear bumpersat the center of the vehicle.3. Attach the trailer to the vehicle and adjust the hitch equalizers so thatthe front bumper height is within 0–13 mm (0.5 in) of the referencepoint. After proper adjustment, the rear bumper should b...

Driving while you tow When towing a trailer: • Turn off the speed control. The speed control mayshut offautomaticallywhen you are towing on long, steep grades. • Consult your local motor vehicle speed regulations for towing a trailer. • To eliminate excessive shifting, use a lower gear. This will al...

Exceeding these limits mayallow water to enter critical vehiclecomponents, adversely affecting driveability, emissions and reliability. Replace front and rear axle lubricants anytime the axles have beensubmerged in water. Axle lubricant quantities are not to be checkedunless a leak is suspected. ALL...

Book . These instructions are available through your Ford dealer; they include the list of vehicle models recommended for snowplowing andsnowplow weight limits. Use of the Snowplow Package Option, or itsequivalent, along with these instructions will help avoid possiblepowertrain and chassis damage f...

• Tires have their maximum inflation pressure and associated load ratingimprinted on the tire sidewall. This pressure mayor maynot be thesame as that shown as recommended on the vehicle. The vehicleoperator mayhave to adjust the tire inflation pressure toaccommodate the snowplow and payload. Consult...

GETTING ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE To fully assist you should you have a vehicle concern, Ford MotorCompanyoffers a complimentaryroadside 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 W...

Canadian customers who require roadside assistance, call1–800–665–2006. If you need to arrange roadside assistance for yourself, Ford MotorCompanywill reimburse a reasonable amount. To obtain reimbursementinformation, U.S. Ford or Mercuryvehicles customers call1-800-241-3673; Lincoln vehicle custome...

This switch is located in the frontpassenger’s footwell, bythe kickpanel access cover. To reset the switch: 1. Turn the ignition OFF. 2. Check the fuel system for leaks. 3. If no leaks are apparent, reset theswitch bypushing in on the resetbutton. 4. Turn the ignition ON. 5. Wait a few seconds and r...

Standard fuse amperage rating and color COLOR Fuse rating Mini fuses Standard fuses Maxi fuses Cartridge maxi fuses Fuse link cartridge 2A GreyGrey — — — 3A Violet Violet — — — 4A Pink Pink — — — 5A Tan Tan — — — 7.5A Brown Brown — — — 10A Red Red — — — 15A Blue Blue — — — 20A Yellow Yellow Yellow B...

Location of the spare tire and tools The spare tire and tools for your vehicle are stowed in the followinglocations: Tool Location Spare tire (pick-up trucks only) Under the vehicle, just forward ofthe rear bumper Jack, jack handle and lug wrench Regular cab, crew cab andSuperCab without rear bench ...

3. Fullyinsert the jack handlethrough the bumper hole and intothe guide tube. The keyand lockwill engage with a slight push andcounterclockwise turn. Someresistance will be felt when turningthe jack handle assembly. 4. Turn the handle counterclockwiseand lower the spare tire until youcan slide the t...

3. Remove the jack, jack handle, lug wrench and spare tire from thestowage locations. 4. Use the tip of the lug wrench to remove anywheel trim. 5. Loosen each wheel lug nutone-half turn counterclockwise butdo not remove them until the wheelis raised off the ground. When one of the rear wheels is off...

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 byturning itclockwise. 13. Position the jack according tothe following guides: • Front (...

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 tire if the vehicle is equipped with a spare tirecarrier. 21. Stow the jack, jack handle andlug wrench. Make sure the jack issecurelyfast...

1. Use only a 12–volt supply to start your vehicle. 2. Do not disconnect the batteryof 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 bo...

2. Connect the other end of the positive (+) cable to the positive (+)terminal of the assisting battery. 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 eng...

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 cable from the ground metal surface. Note: In ...

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 Companyand 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 warrantydispute must be submitted to theDispute Settlement Board before taking action und...

• available free to owners and lessees of qualifying Ford Motor Companyvehicles. The Dispute Settlement Board maynot be available in all states. FordMotor Companyreserves the right to change eligibilitylimitations, modifyprocedures and/or to discontinue this service without notice and withoutincurri...

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

The CAMVAP program is a straight-forward and relativelyspeedyalternative 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 lengthyand expensive legalproceedings. In the CAMVAP program, i...

WASHING THE EXTERIOR Wash your vehicle regularly with cool or lukewarm water and a neutralPh shampoo, such as Motorcraft Detail Wash (ZC-3–A), which is availablefrom your dealer. • Never use strong household detergents or soap, such as dish washingor laundryliquid. These products can discolor and sp...

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 maycause internal damage. PLASTIC (NON-PAINTED) EXTERIOR PARTS Use onlyapproved products to clean plastic parts. These products areavailable from your dealer. • For routine cleaning, use Motorcraft Detail Wash (ZC-3–A)....

INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CLUSTER LENS Clean the instrument panel with a damp cloth, then drywith a drycloth. • 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 not...

LEATHER SEATS (IF EQUIPPED, EXCEPT FOR THE KING RANCHF–250 AND F–350 CREWCAB) Your leather seating surfaces have a clear, protective coating over theleather. For King Ranch F-250 and F-350 CrewCab leather seats, refer toseparate section in this chapter. • To clean, use a soft cloth with Motorcraft D...

SCRATCHES In order to lessen the appearance of certain scratches and other wearmarks, applyconditioner on the affected area following the sameinstructions as in the Conditioning section. CONDITIONING Bottles of King Ranch Leather Conditioner are available at the KingRanch Saddle Shop. Visit the Web ...

FORD, LINCOLN AND MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS Your Ford, Lincoln or Mercurydealer has manyqualityproducts availableto clean your vehicle and protect its finishes. These quality productshave been specificallyengineered to fulfill your automotive needs; theyare custom designed to complement the style an...

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...

• Manual transmission: 1. Set the parking brake, depress the clutch and place the gearshift in N(Neutral). 2. Block the wheels. Note: Do not start your engine with the air cleaner removed and do not remove it while the engine is running. OPENING THE HOOD 1. Inside the vehicle, pull the hoodrelease h...

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 verycold weather, donot fill the reservoir completely. Onlyuse a washer fluid that meetsFord specification WSB-M8B16–A2.Refer to Lubricant specifications in this chapter. State or local regulations on volatile organic com...

5. Locate and carefullyremove 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 fullyseated. 5. Fullyinstall the engine oil filler cap byturning the filler cap clockwise1/4 of a turn until three clicks are hear...

BATTERY Your vehicle is equipped with aMotorcraft maintenance-free batterywhich normallydoes not requireadditional water during its life ofservice. However, for severe usage or in high temperature climates, check thebatteryelectrolyte level. Refer to the scheduled maintenance guide forthe service in...

When lifting a plastic-cased battery, excessive pressure on theend walls could cause acid to flow through the vent caps, resulting in personal injuryand/or damage to the vehicle or battery.Lift the batterywith a batterycarrier or with your hands on oppositecorners. Keep batteries out of reach of chi...

• 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 Companyrecommends the use of a recycled engine coolantproduced byFord-approved processes in vehicles originallyequippedwith Motorcraft Premium Engine Coolant (green-colored). However, notall coolant recycling processes produce coolant that meets Fordspecification E...

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 extremelyhazardous under certain conditions.Care should be taken to avoid inhaling excess fumes. The flow of fuel through a fuel pump nozzle can produce sta...

in the United States) because it maycause these problems to becomemore pronounced. If the problems persist, see your dealer or a qualifiedservice technician. It should not be necessaryto add anyaftermarket products to your fueltank if you continue to use high quality fuel of the recommended octanera...

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

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

CLUTCH FLUID (IF EQUIPPED) Check the clutch fluid level. Refer to the scheduled maintenance guidefor the service interval schedules. Use onlya DOT 3 brake fluid designed to meet Ford specificationESA-M6C25–A. Refer to Lubricant Specifications in this chapter. Brake fluid is toxic. If brake fluid con...

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

Checking and adding transfer case fluid (if equipped) 1. Clean the filler plug. 2. Remove the filler plug andinspect the fluid level. 3. Add onlyenough fluid throughthe filler opening so that the fluidlevel is at the bottom of theopening. Use onlyfluid that meets Ford specifications. Refer to Lubric...

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. Carefullyseparate the two halvesof the air filter housing. 3. Remo...

which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor VehicleSafetyStandard No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher levels ofperformance on the laboratorytest wheel than the minimum required bylaw. The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire thatis properlyinflated and n...

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 your vehicle is equipped with dualrear wheels it is recommended thatfront and rear tires (in pairs) berotated onlyside 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,speed rating, load-carrying capacity and tread design (e.g., “All Terrain”, “Touring”, etc.), as originallyoffered byFord. Do not replace your tires with “high performance” tires or largersize tires. Failure to follow these precautions ...

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-2...

LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS Item Ford partname orequivalent Ford partnumber Fordspecification Spindle bearing HighTemperature4X4 Front Axleand WheelBearing Grease E8TZ-19590–A ESA-M1C198–A Front axle(4X4) Hypoid Gear OilSAE 90 C6AZ-19580–E ESW-M2C105–A Rear axle Motorcraft SAE75W-140 HighPerformanceSyn...

Item Ford partname orequivalent Ford partnumber Fordspecification Engine coolant MotorcraftPremium EngineCoolant(green-colored) VC-4–A (inCanada,MotorcraftCXC-10) ESE-M97B44-A MotorcraftPremium GoldEngine Coolant(yellow-colored) VC-7–A WSS-M97B51-A1 Engine oil Motorcraft SAE5W-20 PremiumSynthetic Bl...

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 qualityaccessories have been specificallyengineered to fulfill your automotive needs; they are custom desig...

Wood trim - interim applique For maximum vehicle performance, keep the following information inmind when adding accessories or equipment to your vehicle: • When adding accessories, equipment, passengers and luggage to yourvehicle, do not exceed the total weight capacityof the vehicle or ofthe front ...

A Accessorydelay ..........................47 Air bag supplemental restraintsystem ..........................................79 and child safetyseats ..............80description ................................79disposal ......................................83driver air bag ...........................

refill capacities ........................228specifications ..................232, 235 Exhaust fumes ..........................102 F Fail safe cooling ........................204 Fluid capacities .........................228 Foglamps .....................................36 Four-Wheel Drive vehicles ...

fluid, checking and adding(manual) .................................219fluid, refill capacities ..............228lubricant specifications ..232, 235manual operation ....................109 Turn signal ..................................37 V Vehicle dimensions ...................235 Vehicle Identifica...