Ford 2006 F-250 - Manual

Ford 2006 F-250

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Table of Contents:

  • Page 2 – Table of Contents
  • Page 3 – Copyright © 2005 Ford Motor Company
  • Page 4 – Owner’s Guide; SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION; Introduction
  • Page 7 – Special instructions; Seating and Safety Restraints; NEVER; Liter Power Stroke Direct Injection Turbo Diesel Owner’s; Notice to owners of pickup trucks and utility type vehicles
  • Page 8 – Using your vehicle with a snowplow; and the
  • Page 9 – Using your vehicle as a stationary power source (PTO); Refer to the; Middle East/North Africa vehicle specific information; therefore, a supplement has been supplied that; Refer to this
  • Page 10 – Vehicle Symbol Glossary
  • Page 12 – Instrument Cluster
  • Page 13 – BRAKE
  • Page 14 – Driving; ABS
  • Page 15 – LOW
  • Page 16 – GAUGES; Indicates the current vehicle speed.; Standard instrument cluster; Indicates engine coolant; If it enters the red section,
  • Page 18 – Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute.; Indicates
  • Page 19 – Normal area; Special; Red area
  • Page 20 – Entertainment Systems
  • Page 26 – Dolby noise reduction:
  • Page 31 – GENERAL AUDIO INFORMATION; There are three factors that can affect radio reception:
  • Page 32 – Audio system warranty and service; Warranty Guide
  • Page 33 – Climate Controls
  • Page 35 – Operating tips
  • Page 36 – AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
  • Page 39 – HEADLAMP CONTROL; Turns on the parking lamps,; Lights
  • Page 42 – Vertical and horizontal aim adjustment (sealed beam headlamps); To adjust the headlamps:
  • Page 45 – TURN SIGNAL CONTROL
  • Page 54 – Driver Controls
  • Page 55 – TRANSMISSION CONTROL
  • Page 57 – One touch down
  • Page 58 – AUTOMATIC DIMMING INSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED); To adjust your mirrors:; Heated outside mirrors; The mirrors may be; hot; to the touch but will not burn. This is a
  • Page 65 – They are coded as follows:; Switch; Orange
  • Page 66 – NEXT
  • Page 69 – Language
  • Page 70 – Selectable features; Reset
  • Page 71 – Compass zone/calibration adjustment
  • Page 72 – Your vehicle was not perfectly level during fill-up
  • Page 76 – Engine coolant; REDUCED ENGINE POWER.
  • Page 79 – Tailgate removal; To install, follow the removal procedures in reverse order.
  • Page 80 – KEYS; Press control to unlock all doors.; Locks and Security
  • Page 84 – How to reprogram your remote entry transmitters; all remote keyless entry keypads and remote entry
  • Page 86 – Do not set a code that uses five of the same number.
  • Page 87 – Relock
  • Page 89 – SEATING; event of a collision.; Head restraints; Push control to lower head restraint.
  • Page 92 – Adjusting the front power seat (if equipped); The control is located on the outboard side of the seat cushion.
  • Page 94 – Using the manual lumbar support; To operate the heated seats, do the following:
  • Page 95 – Push seat cushion down until it locks into horizontal position.
  • Page 96 – injury in a collision.
  • Page 97 – Combination lap and shoulder belts
  • Page 98 – When to use the automatic locking mode; any time; a child safety seat is installed in a
  • Page 100 – Workshop Manual; Energy Management Feature; The front outboard seats are equipped with belt height adjusters.
  • Page 101 – –door Super Cab
  • Page 102 – Lap belts; Adjusting the lap belt; st row center seating position; The lap belt does not adjust automatically.; nd row center seating position (if equipped)
  • Page 104 – in 4 of us will be; Prime time for an accident.
  • Page 105 – People; One time disable
  • Page 106 – Safety belt extension assembly
  • Page 107 – Safety belt maintenance; personal injuries in the event of a collision.; AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)
  • Page 108 – Important SRS precautions; between an occupant’s chest and the driver airbag module.
  • Page 109 – Children and airbags
  • Page 110 – How does the airbag supplemental restraint system work?
  • Page 111 – Airbag readiness; Disposal of airbags and airbag equipped vehicles
  • Page 115 – Transport Canada deactivation criteria (Canada Only); Child age 12 or under:
  • Page 116 – SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN; Airbag supplemental restraint system; Important child restraint precautions
  • Page 117 – Children and safety belts; Child booster seats; When children should use booster seats
  • Page 118 – Types of booster seats
  • Page 119 – The importance of shoulder belts; the body and may increase the risk of injury or death in a collision.; SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN; When installing a child safety seat:
  • Page 123 – Attaching child safety seats with tether straps
  • Page 124 – somewhere other than the correct tether anchor.; Tether strap attachment; Position the child safety seat on the seat cushion.
  • Page 128 – NOTICE TO UTILITY VEHICLE AND TRUCK OWNERS; VEHICLE CHARACTERISTICS; Tires, Wheels and Loading
  • Page 129 – How your vehicle differs from other vehicles
  • Page 131 – ) times as well on the government course as a tire; Traction AA A B C
  • Page 133 – blowout
  • Page 134 – Maximum Permissible Inflation Pressure; is the tire manufactures’
  • Page 135 – Tire inflation information; An inflated tire and rim can be very dangerous if
  • Page 136 – Stay out of the trajectory (1) as indicated in the illustration.; TIRE REPLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS
  • Page 137 – Indicates a tire, designated by
  • Page 138 – Letter rating
  • Page 140 – Maximum Permissible Inflation Pressure:; Indicates the tire; Load Range/Load Inflation; Indicates the tire’s
  • Page 141 – Information on “T” type tires; Vehicle loading — with
  • Page 142 – Observe posted speed limits
  • Page 143 – do not; rapidly; Tire and wheel alignment
  • Page 144 – Tire rotation; scheduled maintenance information
  • Page 145 – SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS; If your vehicle is equipped with 20” tires, do not use snow chains
  • Page 146 – VEHICLE LOADING – WITH AND WITHOUT A TRAILER; – is the weight of the vehicle including a full tank of; Vehicle Curb Weight; – is the weight of your new vehicle when you
  • Page 147 – Payload; – is the combined weight of cargo and passengers that the; “THE COMBINED WEIGHT OF OCCUPANTS AND; for
  • Page 148 – Cargo Weight; – includes all weight added to the Base Curb Weight,
  • Page 149 – These; Trailer towing
  • Page 150 – The
  • Page 153 – TRAILER TOWING
  • Page 154 – Preparing to tow
  • Page 155 – Hitches; Integrated hitch rating
  • Page 156 – damage, loss of vehicle control and personal injury.; Load equalizing hitch; Adjusting an equalizing hitch so the rear bumper of the vehicle is; Safety chains
  • Page 157 – Trailer connection indicator:; This lamp indicates trailer electrical
  • Page 158 – Procedure for adjusting GAIN; GAIN
  • Page 159 – Explanation of instrument cluster messages:; Short circuit on the electric brake output wire:; not
  • Page 160 – Trailer lamps
  • Page 161 – Driving while you tow; When towing a trailer:; Trailer towing safety tips; General
  • Page 163 – Launching or retrieving a boat; When backing down a ramp during boat launching or retrieval,; RECREATIONAL TOWING; This applies to all 4x2 trucks with rear wheel drive capability.
  • Page 164 – x4 with manual shift transfer case:; Front hub locks are in the FREE position.
  • Page 165 – Starting the engine
  • Page 166 – Important safety precautions
  • Page 167 – If starting a vehicle with an automatic transmission:
  • Page 169 – If the engine does not start within five seconds on the first try,; Guarding against exhaust fumes
  • Page 170 – Refer to
  • Page 172 – Parking brake
  • Page 173 – STEERING
  • Page 174 – PREPARING TO DRIVE YOUR VEHICLE; lower center of gravity. Utility and four-wheel drive vehicles are
  • Page 175 – Apply the brake pedal and; Fuses and relays
  • Page 179 – Recommended shift speeds; Shift according to the following shift speed charts:; Upshifts when accelerating; Transfer case position
  • Page 180 – Maximum downshift speeds; Only shift to LO when at a stop.; Reverse; Apply the brake and shift into the neutral position.
  • Page 181 – Removing the key; detection zone of the RSS system may create false beeps.
  • Page 183 – Preparing to drive your vehicle
  • Page 184 – WD system indicator lights; - momentarily illuminates
  • Page 185 – LOW RANGE
  • Page 186 – If the transfer case; will not
  • Page 187 – Positions of the electronic shift system
  • Page 188 – Do not shift into 4x4 HIGH with the rear wheels slipping.; You; need to operate the vehicle in R (Reverse) to disengage
  • Page 189 – If the LOW RANGE indicator light; illuminate within 15; does not; shut off within 15; Driving off-road with truck and utility vehicles
  • Page 191 – If your vehicle gets stuck
  • Page 192 – Parking
  • Page 194 – Driving through deep water may damage the transmission.; Avoid driving crosswise or turning on steep; . A danger lies in losing traction, slipping sideways and
  • Page 195 – Driving on snow and ice
  • Page 196 – VEHICLE USED AS A STATIONARY POWER SOURCE
  • Page 197 – Wet brakes do not stop the vehicle as quickly as dry brakes.; SNOWPLOWING; Ford Truck Body Builders Layout Book,
  • Page 198 – Operating the vehicle with the snowplow attached; Follow the severe duty schedule in your; Snowplowing with your airbag-equipped vehicle
  • Page 200 – Removing the snowplow frame mount
  • Page 201 – Owner Information Guide; Roadside Emergencies
  • Page 202 – With extended use, the flasher may run down your battery.
  • Page 203 – Always replace a fuse with one that has the specified amperage
  • Page 204 – Standard fuse amperage rating and color; Passenger compartment fuse panel
  • Page 209 – Battery
  • Page 214 – Location of the spare tire and tools; Tool; Jack
  • Page 216 – Tire change procedure
  • Page 217 – Make sure the jack fits onto
  • Page 218 – View shown from the rear of
  • Page 221 – Remove the lug nuts with the lug wrench.
  • Page 222 – The following steps apply to all vehicles:; Wheel lug nut; –lug nut torque sequence; Stowing the spare tire
  • Page 223 – WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
  • Page 225 – touch. Set the parking brake on; Connecting the jumper cables; In the illustrations,
  • Page 227 – Do not; use fuel lines, engine rocker; Jump starting; Start the engine of the disabled vehicle.
  • Page 228 – Removing the jumper cables; Remove the jumper cable from the
  • Page 229 – relearn
  • Page 230 – WRECKER TOWING; Towing an ESOF 4WD vehicle with the front wheels on the ground
  • Page 232 – In the United States:; Customer Assistance
  • Page 235 – The Dispute Settlement Board is:; What kinds of cases does the Board review?; a non-Ford dealership
  • Page 236 – Board membership; What the Board needs
  • Page 237 – To request a DSB Brochure/Application
  • Page 238 – FORD EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN
  • Page 239 – GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U.S. AND CANADA
  • Page 241 – Wash the vehicle first.; Cleaning
  • Page 242 – PAINT CHIPS; Always read the instructions before using the products.; ALUMINUM WHEELS AND WHEEL COVERS
  • Page 243 – L V8 gasoline engine
  • Page 244 – WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADES; Do not use abrasives, as they may cause scratches.; INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CLUSTER LENS
  • Page 245 – Remove dust and loose dirt with a vacuum cleaner.
  • Page 246 – Clean spills as quickly as possible.; Scratches; Conditioning
  • Page 247 – Clean the surfaces using the steps outlined in the; UNDERBODY; Use care when using a power washer to clean the driveline,; FORD, LINCOLN AND MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS; Motorcraft Custom Clear Coat Polish (ZC–8–A)
  • Page 249 – SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS; Warranty; PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE; Maintenance and Specifications
  • Page 250 – Working with the engine on; Automatic transmission:; OPENING THE HOOD
  • Page 251 – Liter Power Stroke Direct Injection Turbo Diesel
  • Page 253 – WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID; Lubricant; CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES
  • Page 254 – ENGINE OIL
  • Page 256 – If the oil level is; between the MIN and MAX marks,; the oil level is; Adding engine oil; Checking the engine
  • Page 257 – scheduled maintenance information.
  • Page 258 – BATTERY; scheduled maintenance
  • Page 259 – Wash hands after handling; Shift strategy
  • Page 260 – 0/50 mixture of coolant and water provides the following:; RETURN
  • Page 261 – Adding engine coolant; M A X
  • Page 262 – Do not add extra inhibitors or additives to the coolant.
  • Page 263 – Checking engine coolant; Recycled engine coolant; Used engine coolant should be disposed of in an appropriate
  • Page 264 – Coolant refill capacity; Refill capacities; Severe climates; If you drive in extremely hot climates:; NEVER decrease the coolant concentration below 40%.
  • Page 266 – Re-start the engine and take your vehicle to a service facility.; FUEL FILTER; WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE FUELS; Gasoline may contain benzene, which is a cancer-causing agent.
  • Page 268 – Refueling; Fuel filler cap
  • Page 269 – Choosing the right fuel
  • Page 271 – ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY
  • Page 272 – Have the vehicle loading and distribution the same every time.; Calculating fuel economy; Habits
  • Page 276 – POWER STEERING FLUID
  • Page 277 – BRAKE FLUID; Check the clutch fluid level. Refer to the
  • Page 278 – Lubricant Specifications; TRANSMISSION FLUID; Refer to your
  • Page 281 – Automatic transmission fluid filter (if equipped)
  • Page 282 – Checking and adding manual transmission fluid (if equipped); Use only fluid that meets Ford specifications. Refer to
  • Page 283 – CHECKING AND ADDING TRANSFER CASE FLUID (IF EQUIPPED); DRIVELINE UNIVERSAL JOINT AND SLIP YOKE; for maintenance intervals.; AIR FILTER MAINTENANCE
  • Page 284 – Changing the air filter element
  • Page 287 – Front axle
  • Page 288 – Liter Power Stroke Direct
  • Page 290 – Spindle bearing
  • Page 291 – Item
  • Page 293 – ENGINE DATA
  • Page 294 – Short Box
  • Page 302 – Engine number
  • Page 304 – Accessories
  • Page 307 – Index
  • Page 309 – Heating
  • Page 311 – Steering wheel
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Introduction

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Instrument Cluster

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Warning and control lights

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Gauges

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Entertainment Systems

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AM/FM stereo

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AM/FM stereo with CD

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AM/FM stereo cassette with CD

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AM/FM stereo with in-dash six CD

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Climate Controls

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Heater only

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Manual heating and air conditioning

34

Automatic temperature control

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Lights

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Headlamps

39

Turn signal control

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Bulb replacement

46

Driver Controls

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Windshield wiper/washer control

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Steering wheel adjustment

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Power windows

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Mirrors

58

Speed control

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Upfitter controls

64

Moon roof

66

Message center

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Locks and Security 80 Keys 80 Locks 80 Seating and Safety Restraints 89 Seating 89 Safety restraints 96 Airbags 107 Child restraints 116 Tires, Wheels and Loading 128 Tire Information 131 Tire Inflation 132 Vehicle loading 146 Trailer towing 153 Trailer Brake Controller-Integrated 157 Recreational t...

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Cleaning 241 Maintenance and Specifications 249 Engine compartment 251 Engine oil 254 Battery 258 Engine Coolant 260 Fuel information 266 Air filter(s) 284 Part numbers 286 Refill capacities 287 Lubricant specifications 290 Accessories 304 Index 307 All rights reserved. Reproduction by any means, el...

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