Ford 2008 F-550 v.4- User Manual

SPECIAL NOTICES New Vehicle Limited Warranty For a detailed description of what is covered and what is not covered byyour vehicle’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty, refer to the Warranty Guide that is provided to you along with your Owner’s Guide. Service Data Recording Service data recorders in your v...

Vehicle Modification Data Recording Some aftermarket products may cause severe engine and/or transmissiondamage; refer to the What is not covered section in The new vehicle limited warranty for your vehicle chapter of your vehicle’s Warranty Guide for more information. Some vehicles are equipped wit...

Use of your Ford light truck as an ambulance, without the FordAmbulance Preparation Package voids the Ford New Vehicle LimitedWarranty and may void the Emissions Warranties. In addition, ambulanceusage without the preparation package could cause high underbodytemperatures. If your vehicle is equippe...

These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle. Vehicle Symbol Glossary Safety Alert See Owner’s Guide Fasten Safety Belt Airbag - Front Airbag - Side Child Seat LowerAnchor Child Seat TetherAnchor Brake System Anti-Lock Brake System Parking Brake System Brake Fluid -Non-Petroleum Based P...

WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES Vehicles equipped with a manual transmission Vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission 2008 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)USA (fus) Instrument Cluster 12

Harley-Davidson vehicles 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 s...

Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperaturescould damage the catalytic converter, the fuel system, interior floor coverings or other vehicle components, possibly causing a fire. Brake system warning light: To confirm the brake system warninglight is functional, it willmomentarily ...

Four wheel drive low(if equipped): Illuminates when four-wheel drive low is engaged. Four wheel drive high(if equipped): Illuminates when four-wheel drive high is engaged. Anti-theft: Flashes when the SecuriLock™ Passive Anti-TheftSystem has been activated. Speed control (if equipped): Illuminates w...

GAUGES Speedometer: Indicates the current vehicle speed. Standard instrument cluster Harley-Davidson instrumentcluster 2008 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)USA (fus) Instrument Cluster 19

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 engine and let the eng...

Standard instrument cluster Harley-Davidson instrumentcluster Engine oil pressure gauge: Indicates engine oil pressure. Theneedle should stay in the normaloperating range (between “L” and“H”). If the needle falls below thenormal range, stop the vehicle, turnoff the engine and check the engineoil lev...

Battery voltage gauge (manualtransmission only): Indicates the battery voltage when the ignition is inthe RUN position. If the pointer movesand stays outside the normal operatingrange, have the vehicle’s electricalsystem checked as soon as possible. Transmission fluid temperature gauge (automatic tr...

AUDIO SYSTEMSAM/FM stereo system (if equipped) Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control,accident and injury. Ford strongly recommends that drivers use extreme caution when using any device that may take their focus offthe road. The drivers primary responsibility is the safe ope...

7. SHUFFLE: In CD/MP3 mode, press SHUFFLE to engage shufflemode. SHUFFLE ON will appear inthe display. If you wish to engage shuffle mode right away, press SEEK tobegin random play. Otherwise, random play will begin when the currenttrack is finished playing. CD SHUF will appear in the display. To di...

In satellite radio mode (if equipped), press and release to enter TEXT MODE and display the current song title. While in TEXT MODE,press again to scroll through the current song title, artist, channelcategory and the SIRIUS long channel name. In TEXT MODE sometimes the display requires additional te...

The default setting is off; increasing your vehicle speed will not change the volume level. Adjust 1–7: Increasing this setting from 1 (lowest setting) to 7 (highest setting) allows the radio volume to automatically change slightly withvehicle speed to compensate for road and wind noise. Recommended...

11. REW (Rewind): Press REW to manually reverse in a CD/MP3 track. 12. Memory presets: To set a station: Select frequency bandAM/FM1/FM2; tune to a station,press and hold a preset control until sound returns. You may store up tosix stations in each frequency band for a total of 18. In satellite radi...

15. ON/OFF/Volume: Press to turn ON/OFF. Turn to increase/decreasevolume. Note: If the volume is set above a certain level and the ignition isturned off, the volume will come back on at a “nominal” listening levelwhen the ignition switch is turned back on. 16. CD: Press to enter CD/MP3 mode. If a CD...

19. CD slot: Insert a CD/MP3 label side up. Auxiliary input jack (if equipped) Your vehicle may be equipped withan Auxiliary Input Jack (AIJ). TheAuxiliary Input Jack, located on theinstrument panel below the powerpoint, provides a way to connectyour portable music player to thein-vehicle audio syst...

Troubleshooting: 1. Do not connect the audio input jack to a line level output. Line leveloutputs are intended for connection to a home stereo and are notcompatible with the AIJ. The AIJ will only work correctly with devicesthat have a headphone output with a volume control. 2. Do not set the portab...

CDs with homemade paper(adhesive) labels should not beinserted into the CD player asthe label may peel and cause theCD to become jammed. It isrecommended that homemadeCDs be identified withpermanent felt tip marker ratherthan adhesive labels. Ballpoint pens may damage CDs. Pleasecontact your authori...

Sample MP3 structure If you are burning your own MP3discs, it is important to understandhow the system will read thestructures you create. While variousfiles may be present, (files withextensions other than mp3), onlyfiles with the .mp3 extension will beplayed. Other files will be ignoredby the syst...

• Terrain: Hills, mountains, tall buildings, bridges, tunnels, freewayoverpasses, parking garages, dense tree foliage and thunderstorms caninterfere with your reception. • Station overload: When you pass a ground based broadcast repeatingtower, a stronger signal may overtake a weaker one and result ...

Radio Display Condition Action Required NO TEXT Song title information not available. Song title information not available at this time on this channel. The system is working properly. NO TEXT Category information not available. Category information not available at this time on this channel. The sy...

FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT DVD SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control,accident and injury. Ford strongly recommends that drivers use extreme caution when using any device that may take their focus offthe road. The drivers primary responsibility is the safe oper...

2. Adjust the volume levels usingthe volume controls on the DVDsystem. To adjust display brightness: To decrease/increase the brightnesslevel on the display screen, pressthe brightness control on the DVDsystem. A display will appear at thebottom of the screen indicating thebrightness level. The brig...

Note: Headphone A can access any possible media (AM, FM1, FM2, SAT (if equipped), CD, DVD, DVD-AUX). Headphone B can only access DVDand DVD-AUX.For further information, refer to Single play/Dual play later in this section. 2. / (Stop/Eject): Press once to stop and press a secondtime to eject a disc ...

15. ENTER: Press to select/confirm the current selection. 16. Cursor /Brightness controls: Use the cursor controls to makevarious selections when in anymenu. When not in a menu, and inDVD mode, press / to adjust the brightness. A display bar will appear at the bottom of the screenindicating the brig...

3. DISPLAY: Press to access the on-screen display of the FES functions and adjustments. 4. RETURN: Press to return to the previous menu screen. 5. ANGLE (DVD dependent): Press to select the angle to view the scene. 6. Channel A/B: Press to select either A or B headphones and then use the MEDIA contr...

18. Fast reverse/Previous: When a DVD is playing, press and hold for a quick reverse within the DVD. Press and release for the previouschapter. Press PLAY to resume normal playback speed and volume.In CD/MP3 mode, press to access the previous track. 19. MENU: Press to access the DVD disc menu for se...

Remove the screw and unlatch the battery cover to access the batteries. The remote control unit uses two AAA batteries which are supplied withthe unit. Headphones Wireless headphones The driver should never use the headphones while driving thevehicle. Using headphones may prevent the driver from hea...

Wired headphones Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle and do not letchildren operate the system while unsupervised. If wired headphones or auxiliary systems are used, children may becomeentangled in the cords and seriously injure themselves. The driver should never use the headphones whil...

Audio displays Your DVD system interacts closely with the front audio system. Statusmessages will appear in the radio display showing the DVD status. Somepossible radio display messages: • SINGLE PLAY or DUAL PLAY • DVD LOAD • DVD MENU • DVD STOP Audio interaction You can then also use the front aud...

When the DVD system is ON, youcan then press the memory presetcontrols 2 and 4 simultaneously totoggle between Single Play and Dual Play. In Single Play mode, allspeakers listen to the same media. In Dual Play mode, rear seatpassengers can use the infrared wireless, or wired (not included)headphones...

Safety information Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control,accident and injury. Ford strongly recommends that drivers use extreme caution when using any device that may take their focus offthe road. The drivers primary responsibility is the safe operation oftheir vehicle. Only...

Do not operate video games or video equipment if the power cordsand/or cables are broken, split or damaged. Carefully place cords and/orcables where they will not be stepped on or interfere with the operationof seats and/or compartments. Disconnect video games and video equipment power cords and/or ...

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...

Operating tips • To reduce fog build up on the windshield during humid weather, placethe air flow selector in the position. • To reduce humidity build up inside the vehicle, do not drive with theair flow selector in the O (OFF) position. • Do not put objects under the front seats that will interfere...

• DATC with heated seats and heated mirrors Temperature conversion: To switch between Fahrenheit and Celsius, refer to Units (English/Metric) under either Standard Message Center or Optional Message Center in the Driver Controls chapter In order to achieve maximum cooling performance, press , A/C, ,...

Operating tips • To reduce fog build up on the windshield during humid weather, placethe air flow selector in the position. • To reduce humidity build up inside the vehicle, do not drive with thesystem OFF, or with recirculated air engaged and A/C off. • Do not put objects under the front seats that...

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...

Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped) Turns the headlamps on with a reduced output. To activate: • the ignition must be in the on position, • the headlamp control is in the (OFF) or parking lamp position and • the parking brake must be disengaged. Always remember to turn on your headlamps at dus...

PANEL DIMMER CONTROL Use to adjust the brightness of theinstrument panel and all applicableilluminated switches in the vehicleduring headlamp and parklampoperation. Move the control to the full uprightposition, past detent, to turn on theinterior lamps. Note: If the battery is disconnected, discharg...

To adjust the headlamps: 1. Park your vehicle on a levelsurface about 25 feet (7.6 meters)away from a vertical plain surface(3). Check your headlamp alignmentat night or in a dark area so thatyou can see the headlamp beampattern. • (1) 8 feet (2.4 meters) • (2) Center height of lamp toground • (3) 2...

5. Locate the vertical adjuster (2)for each headlamp. Adjust the aimby turning the adjuster controleither clockwise (to adjust up) orcounterclockwise (to adjust down). 6. In addition to the horizontal linemarked in step 2, a pair of verticallines (5) must be marked at thecenter line of the headlamps...

• (4) Horizontal reference line 2. Measure the height from thecenter of your headlamp (indicatedby a 3.0 mm circle on the lens) tothe ground and mark an 8 foot (2.4meter) horizontal reference line onthe vertical wall or screen at thisheight (a piece of masking tapeworks well). 3. Turn on the low bea...

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...

TILT STEERING WHEEL (IF EQUIPPED) 1. Pull and hold the steering wheelrelease control toward you. 2. Move the steering up or downuntil you find the desired location. 3. Release the steering wheelrelease control. This will lock thesteering wheel in position. Never adjust the steering column when the v...

ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED) Lift the mirror cover to turn on thevisor mirror lamp. OVERHEAD CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED) The appearance of your vehicle’s overhead console will vary according toyour option package. If your vehicle is equipped with a moon roof, referto One-touch moonroof later in ...

The auxiliary power point is locatedon the instrument panel. On SuperCab and Crew Cab models, another power point is located on the rear of the center console (if equipped). Do not use the power point for operating the cigarette lighter element (ifequipped). To prevent the fuse from being blown, do ...

POWER WINDOWS Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle and do not letchildren play with the power windows. They may seriously injure themselves. When closing the power windows, you should verify they are freeof obstructions and ensure that children and/or pets are not in the proximity of the ...

When closing the power windows, you should verify they are freeof obstructions and ensure that children and/or pets are not in the proximity of the window openings. If your vehicle is equipped with apower rear slide window, the switchis located on the instrument panelbehind the right-hand side of th...

Automatic dimming inside rear view mirror (if equipped) Your vehicle may be equipped withan inside rear view mirror which hasan auto-dimming function. Theelectronic day/night mirror willchange from the normal (highreflective) state to the non-glare(darkened) state when bright lights (glare) reach th...

Heated outside mirrors (if equipped) The main mirror glass is heated toremove ice, mist and fog. To activatethe heated mirrors, press the heatedmirror control ( ) located on the climate control panel. Theheated mirrors will operate for 10minutes, then automatically shut off(or shut off when the engi...

Powerfold mirror positions, from left to right: Position 1, Position 2,Position 3 The powerfold mirrors may be folded forward/rearward manually to anyof the three positions shown and electrically to positions 1 and 2 only. Ifa mirror is folded manually forward to position 3, you must manually foldit...

Never adjust the accelerator and brake pedal with feet on thepedals while the vehicle is moving. The accelerator and brake pedal positions are saved when doing amemory set function and can be recalled along with the vehiclepersonality features when a memory position is selected through theremote ent...

STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED) These controls allow you to operate some radio and climate control features. Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control,accident and injury. Ford strongly recommends that drivers use extreme caution when using any device that may take their f...

There will also be one power leadfor each switch found as a blunt-cutand sealed wire located below theinstrument panel and to the left ofthe steering column. They are coded as follows: Switch Circuit number Wire color Fuse AUX 1 CAC05 Yellow 30A AUX 2 CAC06 Green withBrown Trace 30A AUX 3 CAC07 Viol...

model manufactured before April 1, 1982). A garage door which cannotdetect an object, signaling the door to stop and reverse, does not meetcurrent U.S. federal safety standards. For more information, contactHomeLink 威 at: www.homelink.com or 1–800–355–3515. Retain the original transmitter for use in...

6 to complete programming of a rolling code equipped device (most commonly a garage door opener). 4. At the garage door opener receiver (motor-head unit) in the garage,locate the “learn” or “smart” button (usually near where the hangingantenna wire is attached to the unit). 5. Firmly press and relea...

Operating the HomeLink 姞 Wireless Control System To operate, simply press and releasethe appropriate HomeLink 威 button. Activation will now occur for thetrained product (garage door, gateoperator, security system, entrydoor lock, or home or office lightingetc.). For convenience, thehand-held transmi...

Selectable features Press and release the SELECT/RESET control switch, located in thespeedometer, to scroll and reset the following functions. Select or resetthe function by holding the SELECT/RESET button for more than 2seconds. Info menu This menu displays the following control displays: • Trip Od...

Average fuel economy (AFE) Select this function to display youraverage fuel economy in miles/gallonor liters/km. If you calculate your average fueleconomy by dividing miles traveledby gallons of fuel used (liters of fuelused by 100 kilometers traveled), your figure may be different thandisplayed for...

5. BRAKE SYSTEM 6. FUEL LEVEL 7. TRAILER DISCONNECTED (if equipped) System warnings System warnings alert you to possible problems or malfunctions in yourvehicle’s operating systems. In the event of a multiple warning situation, the message center willcycle the display to show all warnings by displa...

Warning display Status Low tire pressure (if equipped) Warning can be cleared by pressing the RESET button. Warning canreappear if the condition is stillpresent. Warning will reappear on thenext ignition key-cycle if the conditionstill exists. Tire Monitor Fault (ifequipped) Tire Sensor Fault (if eq...

OPTIONAL MESSAGE CENTER (IF EQUIPPED) With the ignition in the RUNposition, the message center,located on your instrument cluster,displays important vehicleinformation through a constant monitor of vehicle systems. You may select display features on themessage center for a display ofstatus. The syst...

Warning display Status Check air filter (diesel engineonly) Drain water separator (dieselengine only) Stop safely now (diesel engineonly) Engine warming please waitxx(diesel engine only) OK to drive (diesel engineonly) Engine turns off in xx (dieselengine only) Engine turned off (dieselengine only) ...

DRAIN WATER SEPARATOR (Diesel engine only). Displayed when the water separator has reached a predetermined capacity and needs tobe drained. Refer to your 6.0 and 6.4 Liter Power Stroke Direct Injection Turbo Diesel Owner’s Guide Supplement for more information. STOP SAFELY NOW (Diesel engine only). ...

CLEANING EXHAUST FILTER (Diesel engine only). Displays briefly when the vehicle has entered the cleaning mode normally; or,displays continuously when cleaning the filter after a DRIVE TO CLEANEXHAUST SYSTEM message was previously displayed. This message isNORMAL. EXHAUST FILTER DRIVE COMPLETE (Diese...

1. Before removal of the tailgate, locate and disconnect the electricalconnector under the pick-up box on the right-hand side of the vehiclenear the spare tire. 2. Install the protective cap (tethered to the wiring harness under thevehicle) on the RCS connector. 3. Carefully bring the wiring harness...

KEYS The key operates all locks on your vehicle. You should always carry asecond key with you in a safe place in case you require it in anemergency. If your vehicle is equipped with the SecuriLock™ Passive Anti-theftsystem, your keys are coded to your vehicle; using a non-coded key willnot permit yo...

4. Press the power door unlock control on the door panel three times. 5. Turn the ignition back to the 3 (ON) position. The horn will chirp onetime to confirm programming mode has been entered and is active. 6. To enable/disable the autolock feature, press the unlock control, thenpress the lock cont...

Keyless entry key pad autounlock enable/disable procedure 1. Turn the ignition to the 1(OFF/LOCK) position. 2. Close all the doors. 3. Enter factory–set 5–digit entrycode. 4. Press and hold the 3 • 4. While holding the 3 • 4, press and release the 7 • 8. While still holding the 3 • 4, press and rele...

REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and with RS-210 ofIndustry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This devicemust accept any interference received, including interfe...

One step door unlocking If the one step door unlocking feature is activated, press and release once to unlock all of the doors. Note: The interior lamps will illuminate (refer to the Illuminated entry feature later in this section) if the control on the overhead lamp is not set to the off position. ...

Activating the memory seat feature To activate this feature: 1. Position the seat, adjustable pedals and mirrors to the positiondesired. 2. Press the SET control on thedriver’s door panel. 3. Within five seconds, press onecontrol on the remote transmitterand then press the 1 or 2 control onthe lower...

2. Do not wipe off any grease on thebattery terminals on the backsurface of the circuit board. 3. Remove the old battery. Note: Please refer to local regulations when disposing of transmitter batteries. 4. Insert the new battery. Refer to the diagram inside the remote entrytransmitter for the correc...

To reprogram the remote entrytransmitters: 1. Ensure the vehicle iselectronically unlocked. 2. Put the key in the ignition. 3. Cycle eight times rapidly (within10 seconds) between the 1(OFF/LOCK) position and 3 (ON). Note: The eighth turn must end in the 3 (ON) position. The doors willlock, then unl...

Deactivating/activating perimeter lamps illuminated entry You may enable/disable this feature by having your vehicle serviced byyour authorized dealer. You may also perform the following power door lock sequence toenable/disable the perimeter lamps feature. Note: Before starting, ensure the ignition...

• Pressing other keypad buttons or not pressing a keypad button as asixth digit does not set a driver and will not recall a memory setting. Note: The factory-set code cannot be associated with a memory setting. 5. The doors will again lock then unlock to confirm that your personalkeycode has been pr...

SECURILOCK™ PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) SecuriLock™ passive anti-theft system is an engine immobilizationsystem. This system is designed to help prevent the engine from beingstarted unless a coded key programmed to your vehicle is used. The use of the wrong type of coded key may lead to ...

Automatic arming The vehicle is armed immediatelyafter switching the ignition to the 1(OFF/LOCK) position. Automatic disarming Switching the ignition to the 3 (ON) position with a coded key disarms the vehicle. Replacement keys If your keys are lost or stolen and you don’t have an extra coded key,yo...

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 reduce the risk ofinjury in a collision or sudden stop. Adjustable head restraints (if e...

Lift up armrest to return it to acenter seatback. Captain’s chair (if equipped) • Lift the bar to move the seatforward or rearward. Make surethat the seat is relatched intoplace. • To recline the seatback, pull therelease lever handle located onthe side of the seat up. • Push down the lever (ifequip...

Using the manual lumbar support The lumbar support control islocated on the outboard side of theseat Turn the lumbar support clockwisefor more support. Turn the lumbar supportcounterclockwise for less support. Heated seats (if equipped) The heated seat control is located on the climate control panel...

Memory seats/power mirrors/adjustable pedals (if equipped) This system allows automaticpositioning of the driver seat, powermirrors, and adjustable pedals totwo programmable positions. The memory seat control is locatedon the driver door. • To program position 1, move thedriver seat, mirrors and ped...

To fold the seatback down, pull down the latch lever located on thebottom seat back to fold the seatback forward. To flip the seat cushion up, pull up on the lever located on the sideof the seat cushion to rotate thecushion up until it locks into avertical storage position, gainingaccess to the groc...

To gain access to the cupholdersand tray, pull down on the armrest. To gain access to the 60/40 loadfloor, store the cushion in the upright locked position. Pull up onthe straps located at the sides of theload floor, and rotate forward untilresting on the carpet. SAFETY RESTRAINTS Safety restraints ...

Combination lap and shoulder belts 1. Insert the belt tongue into theproper buckle (the buckle closest tothe direction the tongue is comingfrom) until you hear a snap and feelit latch. Make sure the tongue issecurely fastened in the buckle. 2. To unfasten, push the releasebutton and remove the tongu...

This mode should be used any time a child safety seat is installed except a booster in a front or rear outboard passenger seating position(if equipped). Children 12 years old and under should be properlyrestrained in the rear seat whenever possible. Refer to Safety restraints for children or Safety ...

BELT AND RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY MUST BE REPLACED ifthe seat belt assembly “automatic locking retractor” feature or any other seat belt function is not operating properly when checkedaccording to the procedures in the Workshop Manual . Failure to replace the belt and retractor assembly could increase the...

Position the safety belt height adjusters so that the belt restsacross the middle of your shoulder. Failure to adjust the safety belt properly could reduce the effectiveness of the seat belt andincrease the risk of injury in a collision. To adjust the shoulder belt height,push the button and slide t...

Lap belts Adjusting the lap belt The lap belt should fit snugly and as low as possible around thehips, not across the waist. • 1st row center seating position on SuperCab and Crew Cab The lap belt does not adjust automatically. Insert the tongue into the correctbuckle (the buckle closest to thedirec...

Conditions of operation If... Then... The driver’s safety belt is notbuckled before the ignition switchis turned to the ON position... The safety belt warning lightilluminates 1-2 minutes and thewarning chime sounds 4-8 seconds. The driver’s safety belt is buckledwhile the indicator light isillumina...

The following are reasons most often given for not wearing safety belts(All statistics based on U.S. data): Reasons given... Consider... “Crashes are rare events” 36700 crashes occur every day. The more we drive, the more we areexposed to “rare” events, even forgood drivers. 1 in 4 of us will be ser...

Reasons given... Consider... “I have an airbag” Airbags offer greater protection whenused with safety belts. Frontal airbagsare not designed to inflate in rear andside crashes or rollovers. “I’d rather be thrown clear” Not a good idea. People who are ejected are 40 times more likelyto DIE. Safety be...

While the design allows you to deactivate your Belt-Minder 威 , this system is designed to improve your chances of being safely belted and surviving an accident. We recommend you leave theBelt-Minder 威 system activated for yourself and others who may use the vehicle. To reduce the risk of injury, do ...

Safety belt extension assembly If the safety belt is too short when fully extended, there is a 8 inch(20 cm) safety belt extension assembly that can be added (part number611C22). This assembly can be obtained from your authorized dealer. Use only extensions manufactured by the same supplier as the s...

AIRBAG 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 is a risk of injury from adeploying 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 properly position yourself away from the airbag: • Move your seat to the rear as far as you can while still reaching thepedals comfortably. • Recline the seat slightly one or ...

An infant in a rear-facing seat faces a high risk of serious or fatalinjuries from a deploying passenger airbag. Rear facing infant seats should NEVER be placed in the front seats, unless the passengerairbag is turned off. See Passenger airbag ON/OFF switch. How does the airbag supplemental restrain...

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

Disposal of airbags and airbag equipped vehicles See your local authorized dealer. Airbags MUST BE disposed of byqualified personnel. Passenger airbag ON/OFF switch (if equipped) An airbag ON/OFF switch(if equipped) may be installed in this vehicle. Beforedriving, always look at the face of the swit...

• 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...

When children should use booster seats Children need to use booster seats from the time they outgrow thetoddler seat until they are big enough for the vehicle seat andlap/shoulder belt to fit properly. Generally this is when they weigh about80 lb. (36 kg) (about 8 to 12 years old). Booster seats sho...

• Those with a high back. If, with a backless booster seat,you cannot find a seating positionthat adequately supports yourchild’s head, a high back boosterseat would be a better choice. Either type can be used at any seating position equipped withlap/shoulder belts if your child is over 40 lb. (18 k...

Follow all instructions provided by the manufacturer of thebooster seat. Never put the shoulder belt under a child’s arm or behind theback because it eliminates the protection for the upper part of the body and may increase the risk of injury or death in a collision. Never use pillows, books, or tow...

Attaching child safety seats with tether straps Most new forward-facing child safety seats include a tether strap whichgoes over the back of the seat and hooks to an anchoring point. Tetherstraps are available as an accessory for many older safety seats. Contactthe manufacturer of your child seat fo...

• F-Series Crew Cab Tether strap attachment 1. Position the child safety seat on the seat cushion. 2. Route the child safety seat tether strap over the back of the seat. 3. Locate the correct anchor for the selected seating position. 4. You may need to pull the seatback forward to access the tethera...

NOTICE TO UTILITY VEHICLE AND TRUCK OWNERS Utility vehicles and trucks handledifferently than passenger cars inthe various driving conditions thatare encountered on streets,highways and off-road. Utilityvehicles and trucks are not designedfor cornering at speeds as high aspassenger cars any more tha...

Power is supplied to all four wheelsthrough a transfer case or powertransfer unit. 4WD vehicles allowyou to select different drive modesas necessary. Information on shiftingprocedures and maintenance can befound in your Owner’s Guide . You should become thoroughly familiarwith this information befor...

INFLATING YOUR TIRES Safe operation of your vehicle requires that your tires are properlyinflated. Remember that a tire can lose up to half of its air pressurewithout appearing flat. Every day before you drive, check your tires. If one looks lower than theothers, use a tire gauge to check pressure o...

Tire inflation information All tires with Steel Carcass Plies (if equipped): This type of tire utilizes steel cords in the sidewalls. As such, theycannot be treated like normal light truck tires. Tire service, includingadjusting the air pressure, must be performed by personnel trained,supervised and...

Stay out of the trajectory (1) as indicated in the illustration. TIRE CARE Inspecting your tires Periodically inspect the tire treads for uneven or excessive wear andremove objects such as stones, nails or glass that may be wedged in thetread grooves. Check for holes or cuts that may permit air leak...

Tire wear When the tread is worn down to1/16th of an inch (2 mm), tires mustbe replaced to help prevent yourvehicle from skidding andhydroplaning. Built-in treadwearindicators, or “wear bars”, whichlook like narrow strips of smoothrubber across the tread will appearon the tire when the tread is worn...

U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN) U.S. and Canada Federal regulations require tire manufacturers to placestandardized information on the sidewall of all tires. This informationidentifies and describes the fundamental characteristics of the tire andalso provides a U.S. DOT Tire Identification...

When mounting replacement tires and wheels, you should notexceed the maximum pressure indicated on the sidewall of the tire to set the beads without additional precautions listed below. If thebeads do not seat at the maximum pressure indicated, re-lubricate andtry again.When inflating the tire for m...

• Do not run over curbs or hit the tire against a curb when parking If your vehicle is stuck in snow, mud, sand, etc., do not rapidly spin the tires; spinning the tires can tear the tire and cause an explosion. A tire can explode in as little as three to five seconds. Never spin the tires in excess ...

Tire rotation Rotating your tires at the recommended interval (as indicated in the scheduled maintenance information that comes with your vehicle) will help your tires wear more evenly, providing better tire performance andlonger tire life. • Rear Wheel Drive (RWD)vehicles/Four Wheel Drive (4WD)(fro...

7. H: Indicates the tire’s speed rating. The speed rating denotes the speed at which a tire is designed to be driven for extended periods oftime under a standard condition of load and inflation pressure. The tireson your vehicle may operate at different conditions for load and inflationpressure. The...

Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for “LT” typetires “LT” type tires have some additionalinformation beyond those of “P”type tires; these differences aredescribed below. Note: Tire Quality Grades do not apply to this type of tire. 1. LT: Indicates a tire, designated by the Tire a...

Information on “T” type tires “T” type tires have some additionalinformation beyond those of “P”type tires; these differences aredescribed below: T145/80D16 is an example of a tiresize. Note: The temporary tire size for your vehicle may be different fromthis example. Tire Quality Grades donot apply ...

The Tire Pressure Monitoring System complies with part 15 of the FCCrules and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to thefollowing two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmfulinterference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received,including interference that...

Understanding your Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) The Tire Pressure Monitoring System measures pressure in your fourroad tires and sends the tire pressure readings to your vehicle. The LowTire Warning Lamp will turn ON if the tire pressure is significantly low.Once the light is illuminated, ...

When you believe your system is not operating properly The main function of the Tire Pressure Monitoring System is to warn youwhen your tires need air. It can also warn you in the event the system is nolonger capable of functioning as intended. Please refer to the followingchart for information conc...

Low Tire PressureWarning Light Possible cause Customer Action Required Flashing WarningLight Spare tire inuse Your temporary spare tire is inuse. Repair the damaged roadwheel and re-mount it on thevehicle to restore systemfunctionality. For a descriptionof how the system functionsunder these conditi...

TPMS reset tool A special TPMS reset tool has been provided with your vehicle to resetyour TPMS after tire rotation. The tool is located with your Owner’sGuide materials. Please take the tool with theprovided Velcro 威 strip on the back and mount it in the bottom rightcorner of your Owner’s Guide cas...

3. Press and hold the brake pedal for two (2) seconds, then release. 4. Turn the ignition to OFF/LOCK ( DO NOT remove the key.) 5. Cycle the ignition from OFF/LOCK to RUN three (3) times ending inRUN. DO NOT start the engine. If reset mode has been entered successfully, the horn will sound once,the ...

Rotation, pressure adjustment and TPMS reset example The following example describes all the major steps involved in rotatingtires on a vehicle with different front and rear tire pressures. Itillustrates that the TPMS reset procedure needs to follow tire rotationand pressure adjustment to avoid a po...

Rotation, pressure adjustmentand successful completion of theTPMS reset procedure Sensor 1: 80 psi Sensor 2: 80 psi Sensor 3: 50 psi Sensor 4: 50 psi Tire rotation and air pressureadjustment followed by sensorresetting will ensure the system is properly programmed for vehicleswith different front an...

VEHICLE LOADING – WITH AND WITHOUT A TRAILER This section will guide you in the proper loading of your vehicle and/ortrailer, to keep your loaded vehicle weight within its design ratingcapability, with or without a trailer. Properly loading your vehicle willprovide maximum return of vehicle design p...

Cargo Weight – includes all weight added to the Base Curb Weight, including cargo and optional equipment. When towing, trailer tongue loador king pin weight is also part of cargo weight. GAW (Gross Axle Weight) – is the total weight placed on each axle (front and rear) – including vehicle curb weigh...

The above calculations also assume that the loads are positioned in yourvehicle in a manner that does not overload the Front or the Rear GrossAxle Weight Rating specified for your vehicle on the Tire Label or SafetyCompliance Certification Label found on the edge of the driver’s door. Special loadin...

Integrated hitch rating The standard integrated hitch has two ratings depending on mode ofoperation: • Weight carrying - requires a draw bar and hitch ball. The draw bar supports all the vertical tongue load of the trailer. • Weight distributing - requires an aftermarket weight distributing system w...

3. Attach the trailer to the vehicle and adjust the hitch equalizers so thatthe front bumper height is within 1 ⁄ 2 ” (13 mm) of the reference point. After proper adjustment, the rear bumper should be no higher than inStep 2. Note: Adjusting a weight distributing hitch so the rear bumper of the vehi...

The Ford TBC has only been verified to be compatible withtrailers having electric-actuated drum brakes (one to four axles) and not hydraulic surge or electric-over-hydraulic types. It is theresponsibility of the customer to ensure that the trailer brakes areadjusted appropriately, functioning normal...

5. Manual control lever: Slide the control lever to the left to activate power to the trailer’s electric brakes independent of the tow vehicle’sbrakes (see the following Procedure for adjusting GAIN section for instructions on proper use of this feature). If the manual control isactivated while the ...

6. If the trailer wheels lock-up (indicated by squealing tires), reduce theGAIN setting; if the trailer wheels turn freely, increase the GAIN setting.Repeat Steps 5 and 6 until the GAIN setting is at a point just belowtrailer wheel lock-up. If towing a heavier trailer, trailer wheel lockup maynot be...

Driving while you tow When towing a trailer: • Do not drive faster than 70 mph (113 km/h) during the first 500 miles(800 km) of trailer towing and don’t make full-throttle starts. • Turn off the speed control. The speed control may shut offautomatically when you are towing on long, steep grades. • C...

Backing up • Practice backing up, particularly if you are a novice. Turn the steeringwheel to the right to move the trailer’s rear end to the right. • Sharp steering movements may cause the trailer to jackknife or go outof control. Tires • All trailer tires should be of the same size, and constructi...

Transmission Drivetrain configuration Requirements for neutral towing Manual 4x2 Place transmission into (N) Neutral 1 Manual 4x4 with manual-shift transfer case Transmission in (N) Neutral; Transfer case in (N) (Neutral); Hublocks set to FREE 1 Automatic Manual 4x4 with electronic-shift transfer ca...

STARTING Positions of the ignition 1. OFF/LOCK, shuts off the engineand all accessories/locks the steeringwheel, gearshift lever and allows keyremoval. 2. ACC, allows the electricalaccessories such as the radio tooperate while the engine is notrunning. This position also unlocksthe steering wheel. 3...

If you smell exhaust fumes inside your vehicle, have your dealerinspect your vehicle immediately. Do not drive if you smell exhaust fumes. Important safety precautions When the engine starts, the idle RPM runs faster to warm the engine. Ifthe engine idle speed does not slow down automatically, have ...

Note: If the engine does not start on the first try, turn the key to OFF, wait 10 seconds and try again. If the engine still fails to start, press theaccelerator to the floor and try again; this will allow the engine to crankwith the fuel shut off in case the engine is flooded with fuel. If your veh...

How to Use the Engine Block Heater Ensure the receptacle terminals are clean and dry prior to use. To cleanthem, use a dry cloth. Depending on the type of factory installed equipment, your engine blockheater system may consume anywhere between 400 watts or 1000 wattsof energy per hour. Your factory ...

ABS warning lamp The ABS lamp in the instrumentcluster momentarily illuminateswhen the ignition is turned on. Ifthe light does not illuminate duringstart up, remains on or flashes, theABS may be disabled and may need to be serviced. Even when the ABS is disabled,normal braking is still effective. (I...

Pull the release lever to release theparking brake. To prevent the pedalfrom releasing too quickly, placeyour left foot on the parking brakepedal, then pull the release lever,making sure the pedal fully releases.You may want to pull the releaselever again to make sure the parkingbrake is fully relea...

into four-wheel drive mode (if equipped), the traction control system willbe automatically disabled. Traction control operation will resume whenthe vehicle is placed back into two-wheel drive mode. Aggressive driving in any road conditions can cause you to losecontrol of your vehicle increasing the ...

• Do not fill the power steering pump reservoir above the MAX mark onthe reservoir, as this may result in leaks from the reservoir. If the power steering system breaks down (or if the engine is turnedoff), you can steer the vehicle manually, but it takes more effort. If the steering wanders or pulls...

Vehicles with a higher center of gravity such as utility vehiclesand trucks handle differently than vehicles with a lower center of gravity. Utility vehicles and trucks are not designed for cornering at speeds as high as passenger cars any more than low-slung sports carsare designed to perform satis...

3 (Third) Transmission starts and operates in third gear only. Used for improved traction on slippery roads. Selecting 3 (Third)provides engine braking. 2 (Second) Use 2 (Second) to start-up on slippery roads or to provide additionalengine braking on downgrades. 1 (First) • Provides maximum engine b...

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. 4. Press the brake pedal and move the gearshift lever to the desiredgear; 1 (First) or R (Reverse). 5. Release the park...

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

REVERSE SENSING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) The Reverse Sensing System (RSS) sounds a tone to warn the driver ofobstacles near the rear bumper when the R (Reverse) is selected and thevehicle is moving at speeds less than 3 mph (5 km/h). The system is noteffective at speeds above 3 mph (5 km/h) and may not ...

If your vehicle sustains damage to the rear bumper/fascia, leavingit misaligned or bent, the sensing zone may be altered causinginaccurate measurement of obstacles or false alarms. REVERSE CAMERA SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) The reverse camera system, locatedon the tailgate, provides a videoimage (which app...

• auto-manual hub locks can bemanually overridden by rotatingthe hub lock control from AUTOto LOCK if desired. • automatic operation of thehub locks is recommended, and will increase fuel economy • For proper operation, makesure that each hub is fullyengaged and that both hublocks are set to the sam...

4H (4x4 High) – For winter and off-road conditions. Sends power to front and rear wheels. This mode is not intended for use on dry pavement.N (Neutral) – Only used when towing the vehicle. 4L (4x4 Low) – For low-speed off-road applications that require extra power such as steep grades, deep sand or ...

Shifting from 4H (4x4 High) to 4L (4x4 Low) 1. Bring the vehicle to a stop or a speed below 5 mph (8 km/h). 2. Place the gearshift lever in N (Neutral). If the vehicle is equipped witha manual transmission, also depress the clutch pedal. 3. Move the transfer case shift leverthrough N (Neutral) direc...

This position should only be usedwhen towing the vehicle. Do not leave the vehicle unattended with the transfer case in theN (Neutral) position. Always set the parking brake fully and turn off the ignition when leaving the vehicle. Using the Electronic Shift On the Fly (ESOF) 4x4 system(if equipped)...

• Do not shift into 4x4 HIGH with the rear wheels slipping. Shifting from 4x4 HIGH to 2WD Rotate the 4x4 control to 2WD atany forward speed. Disengagementof the transfer case and front hubsmay be delayed due to torque bindwhich is caused by driving on dryhard surfaces or performing tightturns while ...

3. Move the 4x4 control to the 4x4HIGH or 2WD position. 4. Hold the shift conditions until the4x4 LOW indicator light shuts off. 5. If the 4x4 LOW indicator light does not shut off within 15 seconds, allow the vehicle to moveat a speed below 5 mph (8 km/h),then repeat steps 2 through 5 whilethe vehi...

Basic operating principles • Do not use 4WD on dry, hard surfaced roads. Doing so will produceexcessive noise, increase tire wear and may damage drive components.4WD modes are only intended for consistently slippery or loosesurfaces. • Drive slower in strong crosswinds which can affect the normal st...

Do not rock the vehicle for more than a few minutes or damage tothe transmission and tires may occur or the engine may overheat. Do not spin the wheels at over 35 mph (56 km/h). The tires mayfail and injure a passenger or bystander. Refer to Transmission fluid temperature gauge in the Instrument Clu...

Note: If air is released from your tires, the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) indicator light may illuminate (if equipped). Mud and water If you must drive through highwater, drive slowly. Traction orbrake capability may be limited. When driving through water,determine the depth; avoid waterh...

Driving on hilly or sloping terrain Although natural obstacles may make it necessary to travel diagonally upor down a hill or steep incline, you should always try to drive straight upor straight down. Avoid driving crosswise or turning on steep slopes or hills . A danger lies in losing traction, sli...

VEHICLE USED AS A STATIONARY POWER SOURCE Auxiliary equipment called power take-off, or PTO, is often added to theengine or transmission to operate utility equipment. Examples include awheel-lift for tow trucks, cranes, tools for construction or tire service,and pumping fluids. PTO applications draw...

SNOWPLOWING Ford recommends that the Super Duty F-Series used for snow removalinclude a snow plow package option. Installing the snowplow Weight limits and guidelines for selecting and installing the snowplow canbe found in the Ford Truck Body Builders Layout Book, Snowplow section, found at www.fle...

• Snowplowing with vehicles equipped with a diesel engine may result inengine overheating in highway driving with snowplow blade raisedunless equipped with the special engine cooling fan clutch that isincluded with a snow plow package option. Operating the vehicle with the snowplow attached Do not u...

ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE 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...

Canadian customers refer to your Customer Information Guidefor information on: • coverage period • exact fuel amounts • towing of your disabled vehicle • emergency travel expense reimbursement • travel planning benefits Using roadside assistance Complete the roadside assistance identification card a...

HAZARD FLASHER The hazard flasher is located on thesteering column, just behind thesteering wheel. The hazard flasherswill operate when the ignition is inany position or if the key is not inthe ignition. Push in the flasher control and allfront and rear direction signals willflash. Press the flasher...

The switch has a red button on topof it. To reset the switch: 1. Turn the ignition off. 2. Check the fuel system for leaks. 3. If no leaks are apparent, reset the switch by pushing in on the resetbutton. 4. Turn the ignition on. 5. Wait a few seconds and return the key to off. 6. Make another check ...

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 ...

The fuses are coded as follows. Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description 1 30A Not used (spare) 2 15A Not used (spare) 3 15A Family Entertainment System (FES) 4 30A Not used (spare) 5 10A Keypad illumination, Brake-ShiftInterlock (BSI), SPBJB 6 20A Turn signal...

Power distribution box The power distribution box is located in the engine compartment. Thepower distribution box contains high-current fuses that protect yourvehicle’s main electrical systems from overloads. Always disconnect the battery before servicing high currentfuses. To reduce risk of electri...

Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Power Distribution Box Description 73 2A** Reverse Camera System (RCS) 74 20A** Gasoline engines: VPWR: HEGO, CMS, MAFS, EVMV, CMCV, VCT,IMTV Diesel engine: VPWR: Engine loads 75 5A** Back-up relay coil power 76 20A** Gasoline engines: VPWR: PCM Diesel engine: VPW...

3. Full-size dissimilar spare without label on wheel When driving with the full-size dissimilar spare tire/wheel, do not: • Exceed 70 mph (113 km/h) • Use more than one dissimilar spare tire/wheel at a time • Use commercial car washing equipment • Use snow chains on the end of the vehicle with the d...

When driving with the temporary spare tire do not: • Exceed 50 mph (80 km/h) • Load the vehicle beyond maximum vehicle load rating listed on theSafety Compliance Label • Tow a trailer • Use snow chains on the end of the vehicle with the temporary spare tire • Use more than one temporary spare tire a...

Location of the spare tire and tools If your vehicle is equipped with a spare tire, jack and associated tools,refer to the following table for their locations: Tool Location Spare tire (pick-up trucks only) Under the vehicle, just forward ofthe rear bumper Jack Regular cab and Crew Cab:Fastened to f...

• Vehicles equipped with dualrear wheels, insert the lug wrench extension into the lugwrench to reach the lug nuts. 2. Attach the spare tire lock key (A)to the jack handle (B). 3. Fully insert the jack handle (withone extension) through the bumperhole and into the guide tube. Thekey and lock will en...

Never use the front or reardifferential as a jacking point. To lessen the risk ofpersonal injury, do not put any part of your body under thevehicle while changing a tire. Donot start the engine when yourvehicle is on the jack. The jack isonly meant for changing the tire. 7. Turn the jack handle cloc...

15. Remove the lug nuts with the lug wrench. 16. Replace the flat tire with the spare tire, making sure the valve stemis facing outward on all front an inboard rear wheels. If replacing theoutboard wheel, the valve stem must be facing inward. Reinstall the lugnuts until the wheel is snug against the...

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

Inspect the wheel pilot hole prior toinstallation. If there is visiblecorrosion in wheel pilot hole,remove loose particles by wipingwith clean rag and apply grease.Apply grease only to the wheel pilothole surface by smearing a “dime”(1 square cm) sized glob of greasearound the wheel pilot surface (1...

4. Check all battery terminals and remove any excessive corrosion beforeyou attach the battery cables. Ensure that vent caps are tight and level. 5. Turn the heater fan on in both vehicles to protect from any electricalsurges. Turn all other accessories off. Connecting the jumper cables 1. Connect t...

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 ...

Jump starting 1. Start the engine of the booster vehicle and run the engine atmoderately increased speed. 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 j...

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 of a roadside assistance program, yourroadside assistance service provider. Note: It is recommended that the vehicle be towed with a wheel lift or flatbed equipment. Do not tow with a ...

Note: Towing an ESOF 4x4 vehicle with the front wheels on the ground without disengaging the front hubs may cause damage to the automatictransmission. Note: Towing a 4x2 or an ESOF 4x4 vehicle with the rear wheels on the ground for more than 50 miles (80 km) and/or in excess of 35 mph (56km/h) may c...

GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED At home You must take your Ford vehicle to an authorized dealer for warrantyrepairs. While any authorized dealer handling your vehicle line willprovide warranty service, we recommend you return to your sellingauthorized dealer who wants to ensure your continued satisfac...

THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU (BBB) AUTO LINE PROGRAM(U.S. ONLY) Your satisfaction is important to Ford Motor Company and to your dealer.Experience has shown that our customers have been very successful inachieving satisfaction by following the three-step procedure outlined onthe front page of the Warr...

UTILIZING THE MEDIATION/ARBITRATION PROGRAM(CANADA ONLY) For vehicles delivered to authorized Canadian dealers. In those caseswhere you continue to feel that the efforts by Ford of Canada and theauthorized dealer to resolve a factory-related vehicle service concernhave been unsatisfactory, Ford of C...

If you did not take advantage of the Ford Extended Service Plan at thetime of purchasing your vehicle, you may still be eligible. Since thisinformation is subject to change, please ask your authorized dealer forcomplete details about Ford Extended Service Plan coverage options, orvisit the Ford ESP ...

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 isavailable from your authorized dealer. • Never use strong household detergents or soap, such as dish washingor laundry liquid. These products can dis...

PAINT CHIPS Your authorized dealer has touch-up paint and sprays to match yourvehicle’s color. Take your color code (printed on a sticker in the driver’sdoor jamb) to your authorized dealer to ensure you get the correct color. • Remove particles such as bird droppings, tree sap, insect deposits, tar...

• 5.4L V8 gasoline engine • 6.8L V10 gasoline engine 2008 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)USA (fus) Cleaning 339

PLASTIC (NON-PAINTED) EXTERIOR PARTS Use only approved products to clean plastic parts. These products areavailable from your authorized dealer. • For routine cleaning, use Motorcraft Detail Wash (ZC-3–A). • If tar or grease spots are present, use Motorcraft Bug and TarRemover (ZC-42). • For plastic...

• Be certain to wash or wipe your hands clean if you have been incontact with certain products such as insect repellent and suntanlotion in order to avoid possible damage to the interior paintedsurfaces. • Do not use household or glass cleaners as these may damage thefinish of the instrument panel, ...

For removal of fine scuffs and scratches, use Scotch-Britet MicrofiberCloth or cheese cloth along with Motorcraft Premium Liquid Wax(ZC-53-A), Motorcraft Paint Sealant (ZC-45), or Motorcraft Custom ClearCoat Polish (ZC-8-A). Note: Removal of deep scuffs and scratches shouldbe performed by an authori...

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

• Do not spill coffee, ketchup, mustard, orange juice or oil-basedproducts on the leather as they may permanently stain the leather. • Do not use household cleaning products, alcohol solutions, solvents orcleaners intended for rubber, vinyl or plastics. Scratches Natural Markings - Because the leath...

FORD, LINCOLN AND MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS Your authorized dealer has many quality products available to clean yourvehicle and protect its finishes. These quality products have beenspecifically engineered to fulfill your automotive needs; they are customdesigned to complement the style and appearan...

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 authorized dealer canprov...

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 cleaner removed and do not remove it while the engine is running. OPENING THE HOOD 1. Inside the vehicle, p...

IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT Refer to the 6.0 and 6.4 Liter Power Stroke Direct Injection Turbo Diesel Owner’s Guide Supplement for diesel engine component locations. 5.4L V8 gasoline engines 1. Windshield washer fluid reservoir 2. Battery 3. Transmission fluid dipstick (automati...

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.Do not use any special washer fluidsuch as windshield waterrepellant-type fluid or bug wash asthis ...

Note: Poor wiper quality can be improved by cleaning the wiper blades and the windshield; refer to Windows and wiper blades in the Cleaning chapter. Note: To prolong the life of the wiper blades, it is highly recommended to scrape off the ice on the windshield before turning on the wipers. Thelayer ...

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

Engine oil and filter recommendations Look for this certificationtrademark. Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil Only use oils “Certified For Gasoline Engines” by the AmericanPetroleum Institute (API). An oil with this trademark symbol conformsto the current engine and emission system protection standards and f...

BATTERY Your vehicle is equipped with aMotorcraft maintenance-free batterywhich normally does not requireadditional water during its life ofservice. If your battery has a cover/shield, make sure it is reinstalledafter the battery has been cleaned or replaced. For longer, trouble-free operation, keep...

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 ...

If the battery has been disconnected or a new battery has been installed,the clock and the preset radio stations must be reset once the battery isreconnected. • Always dispose of automotivebatteries in a responsible manner.Follow your local authorizedstandards for disposal. Call yourlocal authorized...

When the engine is cold, check thelevel of the engine coolant in thereservoir. • The engine coolant should be at the “COLD FILL RANGE” in thecoolant reservoir. • Refer to the scheduled maintenance information for service interval schedules. • Be sure to read and understand Precautions when servicing...

3. Step back while the pressure releases. 4. When you are sure that all the pressure has been released, use thecloth to turn it counterclockwise and remove the cap. 5. Fill the coolant reservoir slowly with the proper coolant mixture (seeabove), to within the “COLD FILL RANGE” on the reservoir. 6. R...

Severe climates If you drive in extremely cold climates (less than –34°F [–36°C ]): • It may be necessary to increase the coolant concentrationabove 50%. • NEVER increase the coolant concentration above 60%. • Increased engine coolant concentrations above 60% willdecrease the overheat protection cha...

5. Re-start the engine and take your vehicle to a service facility. Driving the vehicle without repairing the engine problemincreases the chance of engine damage. Take your vehicle to aservice facility as soon as possible. FUEL FILTER For fuel filter replacement, see your authorized dealer. Refer to...

Use the following guidelines to avoid static build-up when filling anungrounded fuel container: • Place approved fuel container on the ground. • DO NOT fill a fuel container while it is in the vehicle (including thecargo area). • Keep the fuel pump nozzle in contact with the fuel container whilefill...

If you must replace the fuel filler cap, replace it with a fuel fillercap that is designed for your vehicle. The vehicle warranty maybe void for any damage to the fuel tank or fuel system if thecorrect genuine Ford or Motorcraft fuel filler cap is not used. The fuel system may be under pressure. If ...

Octane recommendations Your vehicle is designed to use“Regular” unleaded gasoline withpump (R+M)/2 octane rating of 87.We do not recommend the use ofgasolines labeled as “Regular” thatare sold with octane ratings of 86 or lower in high altitude areas. Do not be concerned if your engine sometimes kno...

If you have run out of fuel: • You may need to cycle the ignition from OFF to ON several times afterrefueling to allow the fuel system to pump the fuel from the tank tothe engine. On restarting, cranking time will take a few seconds longerthan normal. • Normally, adding one gallon of fuel is enough ...

• Use the same filling rate setting (low-medium-high) each time thetank is filled. • Allow no more than 2 automatic click-offs when filling. • Always use fuel with the recommended octane rating. • Use a known quality gasoline, preferably a national brand. • Use the same side of the same pump and hav...

POWER STEERING FLUID Check the power steering fluid. Refer to the scheduled maintenance information for the service interval schedules. If adding fluid is necessary, use only MERCON 威 ATF. • Gasoline engine shown; dieselengine similar. Refer to Identifying components in theengine compartment in the ...

BRAKE FLUID • Vacuum boost system • Hydroboost system • FEAD-driven vacuum pump/brakebooster system 2008 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)USA (fus) Maintenance and Specifications 374

The fluid level will drop slowly as the brakes wear, and will rise when thebrake components are replaced. Fluid levels between the “MIN” and“MAX” lines are within the normal operating range; there is no need toadd fluid. If the fluid levels are outside of the normal operating range theperformance of...

Checking and adding manual transmission fluid (if equipped) 1. Clean the filler plug. 2. Remove the filler plug andinspect the fluid level. 3. Fluid level should be at thebottom of the opening. 4. Add enough fluid through thefiller opening so that the fluid levelis at the bottom of the opening. 5. I...

DRIVELINE UNIVERSAL JOINT AND SLIP YOKE If the original universal joints are replaced with universal joints equippedwith grease fittings, lubrication will be necessary. Refer to thereplacement universal joint manufacturer’s recommendation forlubrication type and maintenance intervals. AIR FILTER MAI...

2. Release three retainer clamps. 3. Pull air filter cover toward passenger side of vehicle and up to releasethe tabs. Lift air filter element up and out of housing. The air filter box needs to be free of any debris before installing a newair filter. 4. Install a new air filter element into the tray...

1. World manufacturer identifier 2. Brake type and gross vehicleweight rating (GVWR) 3. Vehicle line, series, body type 4. Engine type 5. Check digit 6. Model year 7. Assembly plant 8. Production sequence number TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE CODE DESIGNATIONS You can find a transmission/transaxle code on t...

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A Accessory delay ........................103 Air cleaner filter ...............380, 382 Air conditioning ..........................80 Airbag supplemental restraintsystem ........................................184 and child safety seats ............185description ..............................184di...