Ford 2009 F-550 v.1- User Manual

SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION Warning symbols in this guide How can you reduce the risk of personal injury to yourself or others? Inthis guide, answers to such questions are contained in commentshighlighted by the warning triangle symbol. These comments should beread and observed. Warning symbol...

PERCHLORATE MATERIAL Certain components of this vehicle such as airbag modules, seat beltpretensioners, and button cell batteries may contain Perchlorate Material– Special handling may apply for service or vehicle end of life disposal.See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate. BREAKING-IN YOUR ...

Service Data Recording Service data recorders in your vehicle are capable of collecting andstoring diagnostic information about your vehicle. This potentiallyincludes information about the performance or status of various systemsand modules in the vehicle, such as engine, throttle, steering or brake...

Special instructions For your added safety, your vehicle is fitted with sophisticated electroniccontrols. WARNING: Please read the section Airbag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) in the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter. Failure to follow the specific warnings and instructions couldresult in ...

If your vehicle is equipped with theFord Ambulance PreparationPackage, it will be indicated on theSafety Compliance CertificationLabel. The label is located on thedriver’s side door pillar or on therear edge of the driver’s door. Youcan determine whether theambulance manufacturer followedFord’s reco...

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 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 1st PrintingUSA (fus) Instrument Cluster 14

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...

chapter. If the light is blinking, engine misfire is occurring which coulddamage your catalytic converter. Drive in a moderate fashion (avoidheavy acceleration and deceleration) and have your vehicle servicedimmediately by your authorized dealer. WARNING: Under engine misfire conditions, excessive e...

Door ajar (RTT): Displays when the ignition is in the on position andany door is open. Transmission Tow/Haul Feature(automatic transmission) (ifequipped): The Tow Haul light remains illuminated as long as theTow/Haul feature is activated. Refer to the Driving chapter for transmission function and op...

If your vehicle is equipped with a diesel engine, it has some uniquewarning lights; refer to Instrument Cluster in your 6.0 and 6.4 Liter Power Stroke Direct Injection Turbo Diesel Owner’s GuideSupplement for detailed information on their function. Diesel warning lights: • Glow plug pre-heat • Water...

GAUGES Speedometer: Indicates the current vehicle speed. Standard instrument cluster Harley-Davidson instrumentcluster 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 1st PrintingUSA (fus) Instrument Cluster 21

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 hour meter (ifequipped): Registers the accumulated time the engine hasbeen running. Press and release themessage center INFO button untilENG HRS XXXX.X appears in thedisplay. Engine oil pressure gauge: Indicates engine oil pressure...

Fuel gauge: Indicates approximately how much fuel is leftin the fuel tank (when the ignitionis in the on position). The fuelgauge may vary slightly when thevehicle is in motion or on a grade.The FUEL icon and arrow indicateswhich side of the vehicle the fuelfiller door is located. Refer to Filling t...

Altering the severity of the driving conditions is recommended to lowerthe transmission temperature into the normal range. Red area (over temperature) — the transmission fluid is overheating.Stop the vehicle to allow thetemperature to return to normalrange. If the gauge is operating in the Yellow or...

AUDIO SYSTEMSAM/FM stereo system (if equipped) WARNING: 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 theirfocus off the road. The driver’s primary responsibility is t...

FADE: Press MENU to reach the fade setting. Use / / SEEK, SEEK to adjust the audio between the back (B) and front (F) speakers. SPEEDVOL (Speed sensitive volume, if equipped): Press MENU to reach the SPEEDVOL setting. Radio volume automatically gets louderwith increasing vehicle speed to compensate ...

5. SEEK: In radio mode, press / to access the previous/next strong station. In CD/MP3 mode, press / to access the previous/next CD/MP3 track. In satellite radio mode (if equipped), press SEEK, SEEK to seek to the previous/next channel. If a specific category is selected, (Jazz, Rock, News, etc.), pr...

In satellite radio mode (if equipped), press and hold to hear a brief sampling of the next channels. Press again to stop. In CATEGORYMODE, press SCAN to hear a brief sampling of the channels in theselected category. Press again to stop. Satellite radio is available only with a valid SIRIUS radiosubs...

To view the station name or type: When the desired category appears in the display, press TEXT/SCAN to toggle between displaying the stationtype (COUNTRY, ROCK, etc.) or the station name (WYCD, WXYZ, etc.). BASS: Press MENU to reach the bass setting. Use / / SEEK, SEEK to adjust. TREB (Treble): Pres...

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 SEEKto begin random play. Otherwise, random play will begin when thecurrent track is finished playing. CD SHUF will appear in the display. Todis...

In CD/MP3 mode, press and release to display track title, artist name, and disc title and file name (if available). 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,...

discs, one at a time, label side up, when prompted. Once loaded, the discin the last slot loaded will begin to play. Note: An MP3 disc with folders will show F001 (folder #) T001 (track #) in the display. An MP3 disc without folders will show T001 (track#) inthe display. Refer to MP3 track and folde...

If your vehicle is equipped with a navigation system, refer to Auxiliary input jack section in the Audio features chapter of your Navigation system supplement. Required equipment: 1. Any portable music player designed to be used with headphones 2. An audio extension cable with stereo male 1/8 in. (3...

3. If the music sounds distorted at lower listening levels, turn theportable music player volume down. If the problems persist, replace orrecharge the batteries in the portable music player. 4. The portable music player must be controlled in the same mannerwhen it is used with headphones as the AIJ ...

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

Do not use any irregular shapedCDs or discs with a scratchprotection film attached. 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 r...

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 ...

FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT DVD SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) WARNING: 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 theirfocus off the road. The driver’s primary responsibility is th...

• Black (4) — wired headphone output (wired headphones notincluded) 1. Press theheadphone/speaker / button on the DVD player or press the 2and 4 memory presets on the radio at the same time. A green light will illuminate next to either the A or B Headphone ControlButton to indicate which channel is ...

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...

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...

1. Power control: Press to turn the FES (Family Entertainment System) ON/OFF. 2. Cursor controls: Use in various active menus to advance the cursor up/down/left/right. When not in a Menu, the left and right cursor controlsdecrease and increase the display brightness. 3. DISPLAY: Press to access the ...

Battery replacement Batteries are supplied with the remote control unit. Since all batterieshave a limited shelf life, replace them when the unit fails to control theDVD player. Remove the screw and unlatch the battery cover to access the batteries. The remote control unit uses two AAA batteries whi...

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

There are three levels of control ofthe FES buttons. The states areFULL (enabled), LOCAL orLOCKED (disabled). To change the level of control, press the memorypreset controls 3 and 5 simultaneously on the front audio controls. Thecontrol level will cycle each time the buttons are pressed simultaneous...

rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must beauthorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home andother limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized byMacrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly isprohibited. MP3: Supply of this product onl...

WARNING: The driver should not attempt to operate any function of the DVD system while the vehicle is in motion. Give full attention to driving and to the road. Pull off the road in a safeplace before inserting or extracting DVDs from the system. A remotecontrol is included in the system to allow th...

Care and service of the DVD player Environmental extremes DVD players which are subjected to harsh environmental conditions maybe damaged or perform at less than maximum capability. To avoid theseoutcomes, whenever possible avoid exposing your DVD player to: • extremely hot or cold temperatures. • d...

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...

3. Set the fan speed to the highest setting. 4. Direct the outer instrument panel vents towards the side windows.To increase airflow to the outer instrument panel vents, close the ventslocated in the middle of the instrument panel. MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMS(IF EQUIPPED) • Manual he...

2. Temperature selection: Controls the temperature of the airflow in the vehicle. 3. Air flow selections: Controls the direction of the airflow in the vehicle. See the following for a brief description on each control. MAX A/C: Distributes recirculated air through the instrument panel vents only to ...

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...

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(2.4 meter) horizontal reference lineon the vertical wall or screen at thisheight (a piece of masking tapeworks well). 3. Turn on the low bea...

MAP LAMPS (IF EQUIPPED) The dome lamp turns on when: • any door is opened, • the instrument panel dimmerswitch is rotated up until thecourtesy lamps come on, and • any of the remote entry controlsare pressed and the ignition isoff. BULB REPLACEMENT Headlamp condensation Exterior lamps are vented to ...

2. Remove the three screws and onebolt from the top and bottom of thepark lamp/bezel assembly. 3. Remove the four screws and theheadlamp retaining ring fromheadlamp. 4. Disconnect the electricalconnector from the headlamp. Install the new bulb(s) in reverse order. Replacing park/turn/sidemarker bulb...

4. Remove the bulb assembly,sidemarker or park/turn by turningit counterclockwise. (Top view ofassembly shown.) 5. Pull the old bulb out from thesocket. Install the new bulb(s) in reverse order. Replacing brake/tail/turn/back-up lamp bulbs - Pick-ups only 1. Make sure the headlamps are offand then o...

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. Speed dependent wipers: When the wiper control is set on the intermittent settings, the speed of the wipers will automatically ...

TILT STEERING WHEEL 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. WARNING: Never adjust the steering column when the vehicl...

CENTER CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED) Your vehicle may be equipped with a variety of console features. Theseinclude: • Utility compartment withcassette/CD holder • Coin holder • Pen holder • Writing surface • A power point inside the utilitycompartment and on the rear ofthe console • Laptop storage • Hanging...

fuse may have blown. Refer to Fuses and relays in the Roadside Emergencies chapter for information on checking and replacing fuses. To have full capacity usage of your power point, the engine is required tobe running to avoid unintentional discharge of the battery. To preventthe battery from being d...

If your vehicle is equipped with apower rear slide window, the switchis located on the instrument panelbehind the right-hand side of thesteering wheel. • Press the right side of the controlto open the window. • Pull the right side of the controlto close the window. Accessory delay With accessory del...

With microphone The mirror will automatically return to the normal state whenever thevehicle is placed in R (Reverse) to ensure a bright clear view whenbacking up. Do not block the sensors on the front and back of the interiorrear view mirror since this may impair proper mirrorperformance. Do not cl...

Heated outside mirrors (if equipped) The main mirror glass and lowerconvex spotter mirror are heated toremove ice, mist and fog. To activatethe heated mirrors, press the heatedmirror control located on the climate control panel. The heatedmirrors will operate for 10 minutes,then automatically shut o...

Mirror mounted side turn signal indicator (if equipped) When the vehicle turn signals areactivated, the outer portion of themirror housing will blink amber. The turn signal feature can be seenby other drivers who may approachfrom the rear of the vehicle. Clearance lamps (if equipped) Illuminates whe...

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 entry transmitter, keyless entry keypad or memory switch on thedriver’s door (if equipped with memor...

Audio control features Press MEDIA to select: • AM, FM1, FM2 • CD (if equipped) • DVD (if equipped) • SAT1, SAT2 or SAT3 (SatelliteRadio mode, if equipped). • LINE IN (Auxiliary input jack) In AM, FM1, or FM2 mode: • Press SEEK to select preset stations within theselected radio band or press andhold...

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...

detect 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 other vehicles as well as forfuture programming procedures (i.e. ne...

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 release the “learn” or “smart” button. (The name andcolor of the button may vary by manufacturer.) Note...

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...

STANDARD MESSAGE CENTER (IF EQUIPPED) With the ignition in the on position,the message center, located on yourinstrument cluster, displays textmessages that alert you to possibleproblems or malfunctions in yourvehicle’s operating systems. Allwarning messages will also providean indicator chime. For ...

DRAIN WATER SEPARATOR (Diesel engine only) — Displayed when the water separator has reached a predetermined capacity andneeds to be 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) ...

OPTIONAL MESSAGE CENTER (IF EQUIPPED) With the ignition in the on position,the message center, located on yourinstrument cluster, displaysimportant vehicle information through a constant monitor ofvehicle systems. You may select display features on the messagecenter for a display of status. Thesyste...

TAILGATE LOCK Your vehicle may be equipped with atailgate lock designed to helpprevent theft of the tailgate. • Insert ignition key and turn to theright to engage lock. • Turn ignition key to the left tounlock. Tailgate removal Your tailgate is removable to allow more room for loading. Note: If equi...

2. Open the latches to release thepanels. 3. Rotate the panels toward thetailgate. Repeat Steps 1–3 for the other side of the bed extender. 4. Connect the two panels, then rotate both knobs a quarter-turnclockwise to secure the panels. 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 1st PrintingUSA (fus)...

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 electronically coded to your vehicle; using anon-coded key wil...

5. Turn the ignition back to the on position. The horn will chirp one timeto confirm programming mode has been entered and is active. 6. To enable/disable the autolock feature, press the unlock control, thenpress the lock control. The horn will chirp once if autolock wasdeactivated or twice (one sho...

Your vehicle is equipped with a remote entry system which allows you to: • unlock the vehicle doors withouta key. • lock all the vehicle doors withouta key. • activate the personal alarm. If there are problems with theremote entry system, make sure totake ALL remote entry transmitters with you to yo...

2. Press and release again within three seconds to confirm that all the doors are closed and locked. Note: The doors will lock again, the horn will chirp once, and the parking lamps will flash once more. If any of the doors are not properly closed the horn will make two quickchirps and the parklamps...

Deactivating the memory feature To deactivate this feature: 1. Press and hold either memory 1 button or memory 2 button for fiveseconds. A tone will be heard after 1 1 ⁄ 2 seconds when the memory store is done, continue to hold until a second tone is heard after five seconds. 2. Within three seconds...

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...

Perimeter lamps illuminated entry With the Remote Keyless Entry system, the following items willilluminate when the control on the transmitter is pressed: • Headlamps • Parklamps • Tail lamps The lamps will automatically turn off: • if the ignition switch is turned to the on position, or • the Remot...

Programming a personal entry code and keypad association tomemory seats, mirrors and pedals To create your own personal entry code: 1. Enter the factory set code. 2. Within five seconds press the 1 • 2 on the keypad. 3. Enter your personal 5-digit code. Each number must be enteredwithin five seconds...

The anti-scan feature will turn off after: • one minute of keypad inactivity. • pressing the control on the remote entry transmitter. • the ignition is turned to the on position. Unlocking and locking the doors using keyless entry To unlock the driver’s door, enter the factory set 5-digit code or yo...

Anti-theft indicator The anti-theft indicator is located in the instrument cluster. Vehicles equipped with theSecuriLock™ Passive Anti-theftsystem behave as follows: • When the ignition is in the offposition, the indicator will flash once every two seconds for a total of10 seconds to indicate the Se...

If not successful, the new coded key(s) will not start the vehicle’s engineand the theft indicator will flash on and off and you may repeat Steps 1through 5. If failure repeats, bring your vehicle to your authorized dealerto have the new spare key(s) programmed. PERIMETER ALARM SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) ...

SEATING WARNING: Reclining the seatback can cause an occupant to slide under the seat’s safety belt, resulting in severe personal injuries in the event of a collision. WARNING: Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to reduce the risk of injury in a collision or sudden stop. WARNING: Before ret...

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 (ifequipped) located at the bottomof the seatback to quick...

Press front to raise or lower thefront portion of the seat cushion. Press rear to raise or lower the rearportion of the seat cushion. Press the control to move the seatforward, backward, up or down. Using the manual lumbar support The lumbar support control islocated on the outboard side of theseat ...

A position can be recalled: • in any gearshift position if the ignition is not in the on position. • only in P (Park) or N (Neutral) if the ignition is in the on position. A memory seat position may be programmed at any time. The memory positions are also recalled when you press your remoteentry tra...

Push control to lower head restraint. WARNING: To minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of a crash, the driver and passenger occupants should not sit in and/or operate the vehicle, until the head restraint is placed in itsproper position. The driver should never adjust the head restraintwhil...

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 grocery hook locatedon the underside of the driver-sideseat cushion. The maximum load is25 lb. (11 kg). Returning the ...

WARNING: Each seating position in your vehicle has a specific safety belt assembly which is made up of one buckle and one tongue that are designed to be used as a pair. 1) Use the shoulder belton the outside shoulder only. Never wear the shoulder belt under thearm. 2) Never swing the safety belt aro...

2. To unfasten, push the releasebutton and remove the tongue fromthe buckle. Vehicle sensitive mode Combination lap and shoulder belts in normal retractor mode allow freeshoulder belt length adjustment to your movements and locking inresponse to vehicle movement. For example, if the driver brakessud...

WARNING: BELT AND RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY MUST BE REPLACED if the safety belt assembly “automatic locking retractor” feature or any other safety belt function is not operatingproperly when checked by an authorized dealer. Failure to replace thebelt and retractor assembly could increase the risk of injury...

How to fasten the cinch tongue(Regular cab center seating position and Super Cab/Crew Cab rearcenter seating positions) 1. Pull the combination lap and shoulder belt from the retractor so thatthe shoulder belt portion of the safety belt crosses your shoulder andchest. 2. Be sure the belt is not twis...

Insert the tongue into the correctbuckle (the buckle closest to thedirection the tongue is comingfrom). To lengthen the belt, turn thetongue at a right angle to the beltand pull across your lap until itreaches the buckle. To tighten thebelt, pull the loose end of the beltthrough the tongue until it ...

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...

Use only extensions manufactured by the same supplier as the safetybelt. Manufacturer identification is located at the end of the webbing onthe label. Also, use the safety belt extension only if the safety belt is tooshort for you when fully extended. WARNING: Do not use extensions to change the fit...

WARNING: When possible, all children 12 years old and under should be properly restrained in a rear seating position. WARNING: The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recommends a minimum distance of at least 10 inches (25 cm) between an occupant’s chest and the driver airbag modu...

WARNING: Removing the blocker beam without installing snow plow attachment hardware may effect airbag deployment in a crash. Do not operate the truck unless either the blocker beam orsnow plow attachment hardware is installed on the vehicle. Children and airbags For additional important safety infor...

How does the airbag supplemental restraint system work? The airbag SRS is designed toactivate when the vehicle sustainssufficient longitudinal deceleration.The fact that the airbags did notinflate in a collision does not meanthat something is wrong with thesystem. Rather, it means the forceswere not...

WARNING: If the air bag has deployed, the air bag will not function again and must be replaced immediately. If the air bag is not replaced, the unrepaired area will increase the risk of injuryin a collision. The SRS consists of: • driver and passenger airbag modules (which include the inflators anda...

The S.O.S. Post Crash Alert can be turned off when any one of thefollowing actions are taken by the driver or any other person: • pressing the hazard control button, • or pressing the panic button on the remote entry transmitter. The feature will continue to operate until the vehicle runs out of pow...

NHTSA deactivation criteria (excluding Canada) 1. Infant. An infant (less than 1 year old) must ride in the front seat because: • the vehicle has no rear seat; • the vehicle has a rear seat too small to accommodate a rear-facinginfant seat; or • the infant has a medical condition which, according to...

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

SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN See the following sections for directions on how to properly use safetyrestraints for children. Also see Airbag supplemental restraint system (SRS) in this chapter for special instructions about using airbags. Important child restraint precautions WARNING: Always make ...

Recommendations for Safety Restraints for Children Child size, height, weight, or age Recommendedrestraint type Infants ortoddlers Children weighing 40 lb (18 kg) orless (generally age four or younger) Use a child safetyseat (sometimescalled an infantcarrier, convertibleseat, or toddlerseat). Smallc...

Recommendations for attaching child safety restraints for children Note: This vehicle is not equipped with LATCH lower anchors. RestraintType Child Weight Use any attachment method as indicated below by “X” LATCH(loweranchorsandtoptetheranchor) LATCH(loweranchorsonly) Safetybeltandtoptetheranchor Sa...

WARNING: Never let a passenger hold a child on his or her lap while the vehicle is moving. The passenger cannot protect the child from injury in a collision, which may result in serious injury ordeath. WARNING: Never use pillows, books, or towels to boost a child. They can slide around and increase ...

restrained properly, then restrain the child in the child safety seat orwith the belt-positioning booster. Remember that child seats andbelt-positioning boosters vary and may be designed to fit children ofdifferent heights, ages and weights. Children who are too large for childsafety seats or belt-p...

Tether strap attachment 1. Route the child safety seat tether strap over the back of the seat. For vehicles with adjustable head restraints, route the tether strap underthe head restraint and between the head restraint posts, other wise routethe tether strap over the top of the seatback. If the top ...

Child booster seats The belt-positioning booster (booster seat) is used to improve the fit ofthe vehicle safety belt. Children outgrow a typical child seat (e.g.,convertible or toddler seat) when they weigh about 40 lb (18 kg) and arearound four (4) years of age. Consult your child safety seat owner...

The importance of shoulder belts Using a booster without a shoulder belt increases the risk of a child’shead hitting a hard surface in a collision. For this reason, you shouldnever use a booster seat with a lap belt only. It is generally best to use abooster seat with lap/shoulder belts in the back ...

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...

necessary. Information on transfer case operation and shifting procedurescan be found in the Driving chapter. Information on transfer case maintenance can be found in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. You should become thoroughly familiar with this informationbefore you operate your vehicl...

Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate ofthe tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specifiedgovernment test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear oneand one-half (1 1 ⁄ 2 ) times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100. The ...

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 tire pressure, must be performed by personnel trained,supervised and eq...

WARNING: 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...

Improper or inadequate vehicle maintenance can cause tires to wearabnormally. Inspect all your tires, including the spare, frequently, andreplace them if one or more of the following conditions exist: Tire wear When the tread is worn down to1/16th of an inch (2 mm), tires mustbe replaced to help pre...

U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN) Both U.S. and Canada Federal regulations require tire manufacturers toplace standardized information on the sidewall of all tires. Thisinformation identifies and describes the fundamental characteristics ofthe tire and also provides a U.S. DOT Tire Identific...

Safety practices Driving habits have a great deal to do with your tire mileage and safety. • Observe posted speed limits • Avoid fast starts, stops and turns • Avoid potholes and objects on the road • Do not run over curbs or hit the tire against a curb when parking WARNING: If your vehicle is stuck...

The tires should also be balanced periodically. An unbalanced tire andwheel assembly may result in irregular tire wear. 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 ev...

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 ...

following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmfulinterference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received,including interference that may cause undesired operation. WARNING: The Tire Pressure Monitoring System is NOT a substitute for manually checking tire pressure. The ...

Low TirePressureWarning Light Possible cause Customer Action Required Solid WarningLight Tire(s)under-inflated 1. Check your tire pressure toensure tires are properly inflated;refer to Inflating your tires in this chapter.2. After inflating your tires to themanufacturer’s recommendedinflation pressu...

Low TirePressureWarning Light Possible cause Customer Action Required Flashing WarningLight Spare tire in use Your temporary spare tire is inuse. Repair the damaged roadwheel and re-mount it on thevehicle to restore systemfunctionality. For a description ofhow the system functions underthese conditi...

tires are flat, repair as necessary.) Check air pressure in the road tires. Ifany tire is under-inflated, carefully drive the vehicle to the nearestlocation where air can be added to the tires. Inflate all the tires to therecommended inflation pressure. TPMS reset procedure (if applicable) The TPMS ...

Storing the TPMS reset tool You should store the TPMS resettool in the provided pocket of theowner guide case; however, beforestoring it, you will need to removeand discard the loose strip ofVelcro 威 (this is the piece of Velcro 威 with the adhesive protection film onit); you will not need this porti...

and remain on for approximately five (5) seconds. If the light does notilluminate, the tool needs to be replaced. TPMS reset tips: • To reduce the chances of interference from another vehicle, TPMSreset should be performed at least three feet (one meter) away fromanother Ford Motor Company vehicle u...

7. Train the TPMS sensors in the tires using the following TPMS resetsequence starting with the left front tire in the following clockwise order: 1. Left front tire (Front driver’s side) 2. Right front tire (Front passenger’s side) 3. Right rear tire (Rear passenger’s side) 4. Left rear tire (Rear d...

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...

Payload – is the combined weight of cargo and passengers that the vehicle is carrying. The maximum payload for your vehicle can be foundon the Tire Label on the B-Pillar or the edge of the driver’s door(vehicles exported outside the US and Canada may not have a TireLabel). Look for “THE COMBINED WEI...

Example only: 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 vehi...

GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) – is the maximum allowable weight that can be carried by a single axle (front or rear). These numbers are shown on the Safety Compliance Certification Labellocated on the B-Pillar or the edge of the driver’s door. The totalload on each axle must never exceed its GAWR....

WARNING: Exceeding the Safety Compliance Certification Label vehicle weight rating limits could result in substandard vehicle handling or performance, engine, transmission and/or structuraldamage, serious damage to the vehicle, loss of control and personalinjury. GCW (Gross Combined Weight) – is the...

WARNING: Do not use replacement tires with lower load carrying capacities than the original tires because they may lower the vehicle’s GVWR and GAWR limitations. Replacement tireswith a higher limit than the original tires do not increase the GVWRand GAWR limitations. WARNING: Exceeding any vehicle ...

• A final example for your vehicle with 1,400 lb. (635 kg) of cargo andluggage capacity. You and one of your friends decide to pick upcement from the local home improvement store to finish that patioyou have been planning for the past 2 years. Measuring the inside ofthe vehicle with the rear seat fo...

Your vehicle may tow a Conventional/Class IV trailer or fifth wheel trailerprovided the maximum trailer weight is less than or equal to themaximum trailer weight listed for your engine and rear axle ratio on thefollowing charts. To calculate your maximum trailer weight: For pickup trucks: Take curb ...

Preparing to tow Use the proper equipment for towing a trailer and make sure it isproperly attached to your vehicle. Contact your authorized dealer or areliable trailer dealer as soon as possible if you require assistance. Hitches WARNING: ON PICK-UP TRUCKS, the trailer hitch provided on this vehicl...

Hitch Type Maximum Gross Trailer Weight — lb. (kg) Maximum Tongue Weight — lb. (kg) 6.8L DRWPickup2.5” ID withoutadapter(requires 2.5”drawbar) Weight carrying 8000 (3629) 800 (363) Weightdistributing 15000 (6804) 1500 (680) 6.8L DRWPickup2.5” ID withadapter(requires 2”drawbar) Weight carrying 6000 (...

WARNING: Do not adjust a weight distributing hitch to any position where the rear bumper of the vehicle is higher than it was before attaching the trailer. Doing so will defeat the function ofthe weight distributing hitch, which may cause unpredictable handling,and could result in serious personal i...

The TBC user interface consists ofthe following: 1. +/- (GAIN adjustment buttons): Pressing these buttons will adjust the TBC’s power outputto the trailer brakes (in0.5 increments). The GAIN settingcan be increased to a maximum of10.0 or decreased to a minimum of 0 (no trailer braking). Pressing and...

2. 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...

• The TBC interacts with the brake system of the vehicle, includingABS, in order to reduce the likelihood of trailer wheel lockup.Therefore, if these systems are not functioning properly the TBC maynot function at full performance. • When the vehicle is turned off, the TBC Output is disabled and the...

Servicing after towing If you tow a trailer for long distances, your vehicle will require morefrequent service intervals. Refer to your scheduled maintenance information for more information. Trailer towing safety tips General • Ensure that the trailer, safety chains and 7–pin electrical connectorsa...

Braking • The trailer brakes must be inspected and serviced at intervalsspecified by the manufacturer. This includes the shoes, drum andtrailer brake magnets. • Electric brakes also require periodic adjustment to keep the shoesproperly spaced. If the brakes get hot when driving or if they will notho...

RECREATIONAL TOWING Follow these guidelines if you have a need for recreational (RV) towing.An example of recreational towing would be towing your vehicle behinda motorhome. These guidelines are designed to ensure that yourtransmission is not damaged. Note: Put your climate control system in recircu...

STARTING Positions of the ignition 1. Off— shuts off the engine and allaccessories/locks the steering wheeland allows key removal. 2. Accessory— allows the electricalaccessories such as the radio tooperate while the engine is notrunning. This position also unlocksthe steering wheel. 3. On— all elect...

WARNING: If you smell exhaust fumes inside your vehicle, have your dealer inspect 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 automatica...

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. If...

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. WARNING: Aggressive driving in any road conditions can cause you to lose control of your vehicle incre...

• 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...

WARNING: Vehicles with a higher center of gravity such as utility vehicles and 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-slungsports cars are designed to per...

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...

MANUAL TRANSMISSION OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED) Using the clutch Manual transmission vehicles have a starter interlock that preventscranking the engine unless the clutch pedal is fully depressed. To start the vehicle: 1. Make sure the parking brake is fully set. 2. Press the clutch pedal to the floor, t...

Recommended shift speeds Do not overspeed the engine when going downhill or steep grades. Ifequipped, use the tachometer and do not allow engine speed to exceedthe redline area. Operating the engine beyond the recommended speedscan cause severe engine damage. Shift according to the following shift s...

REAR-VIEW CAMERA SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) The rear-view camera system,located on the tailgate, provides avideo image, which appears in therear view mirror or on thenavigation screen (if equipped), ofthe area behind the vehicle. It addsassistance to the driver whilereversing or reverse parking thevehicle...

If the back end of the vehicle is hit or damaged, then check with yourauthorized dealer to have your rear video system checked for propercoverage and operation. Night time and dark area use At night time or in dark areas, the camera system relies on the reverselamp lighting to produce an image. Ther...

The 4WD system: • provides 4x4 High engagement and disengagement while the vehicle ismoving. • is operated by a rotary control located on the instrument panel thatallows you select 2WD, 4x4 High or 4x4 Low operation. • uses auto-manual hub locks that can be engaged and disengagedautomatically based ...

Shifting from 4H (4x4 High) to 2H (2WD) Move the transfer case lever to 2H(2WD) at a stop or a vehicle speedbelow 5 mph (8 km/h). With the vehicle at complete stop,disengage the locking hubs(optional) by rotating the hub lockcontrol from LOCK to FREE. • For proper operation, makesure that both indic...

5. If shifting to 2H (2WD) with the vehicle at a complete stop, disengagethe locking hubs (optional) by rotating the hub lock control from LOCKto FREE. Using the N (Neutral) position The transfer case neutral position overrides the transmission andputs the vehicle in neutral regardless of transmissi...

Shifting from 2WD to 4x4 HIGH Rotate the 4x4 control to the 4x4HIGH position at speeds up to55 mph (88 km/h). • The electronic shift 4x4system is designed to engage4x4 HIGH when the vehicle ismoving. If shifted to 4x4HIGH while at complete stop,4x4 may not engage and the4x4 indicator may flashcontin...

3. Move the 4x4 control to the 4x4LOW position. 4. Hold the shift conditions until the4x4 LOW indicator light illuminates. 5. If the 4x4 LOW indicator lightflashes continuously for more than10 seconds, allow the vehicle tomove at a speed below 5 mph(8 km/h), then repeat steps 2through 5 while the ve...

• It often may be less risky to strike small objects, such as highwayreflectors, with minor damage to your vehicle rather than attempt asudden return to the pavement which could cause the vehicle to slidesideways out of control or roll over. Remember, your safety and thesafety of others should be yo...

Emergency maneuvers • In an unavoidable emergency situation where a sudden sharp turnmust be made, remember to avoid “over-driving” your vehicle, i.e.,turn the steering wheel only as rapidly and as far as required to avoidthe emergency. Excessive steering will result in less vehicle control,not more...

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 waterhigher than the bottom of the hubs(if possible) and proceed slowly. Ifthe ignition system gets wet, thevehicle may stall. Once throu...

or straight down. Avoid driving crosswise or turning on steep slopes or hills . A danger lies in losing traction, slipping sideways and possibly rolling over. Whenever driving on a hill, determine beforehandthe route you will use. Do not drive over the crest of a hill withoutseeing what conditions a...

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 the 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.f...

• The snow plow prep package includes a unique powertrain controlstrategy which is required for diesel engine cooling during highwaydriving with the snowplow raised. Operating the vehicle with the snowplow attached Do not use your vehicle for snow removal until it has been driven atleast 500 miles (...

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...

• towing of your disabled vehicle • emergency travel expense reimbursement • travel planning benefits In Canada, for uninterrupted Roadside Assistance coverage, you maypurchase extended coverage prior to your Basic Warranty’s RoadsideAssistance expiring. For more information and enrollment, contact1...

FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH This device stops the electric fuel pump from sending fuel to the enginewhen your vehicle has had a substantial jolt. After an accident, if the engine cranks but does not start, this switchmay have been activated. This switch is located on thepassenger’s side of the instrum...

FUSES AND RELAYS Fuses If electrical components in thevehicle are not working, a fuse mayhave blown. Blown fuses areidentified by a broken wire withinthe fuse. Check the appropriatefuses before replacing any electricalcomponents. Note: Always replace a fuse with one that has the specified amperage r...

Passenger compartment fuse panel The fuse panel is located in thepassenger’s footwell. Remove thepanel cover to access the fuses. To remove the fuse panel cover, pullthe panel toward you. When theclips of the panel disengage, let thepanel fall easily. To remove a fuse use the fuse pullertool provide...

The fuses are coded as follows. Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Protected Circuits 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 signals 7 10A Left headlamp (Low ...

Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Protected Circuits 31 10A Not used (spare) 32 10A Restraints Control Module (RCM),Passenger Airbag DeactivationIndicator 33 10A Trailer tow brake controller,Trailer tow battery charge relaycoil 34 5A Not used (spare) 35 10A Reverse Sensing System (RSS),4x4 module,...

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. WARNING: Always disconnect the battery before servicing high current fuses. WARNING: To red...

Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Protected Circuits 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: VPWR: ECM 77 10A** ABS module logic * Cartridge fuses *...

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...

T-Type/Mini-Spare Tire Information (Harley Davidson only) Your vehicle may be equipped with a temporary spare tire. This sparetire is considered “temporary”. Replace the temporary spare with a tireof the same size, speed rating, and load carrying capacity as the otherroad tires as soon as possible. ...

3. Fully insert the jack handle (withone extension) through the bumperhole and into the guide tube. Thekey and lock will engage with aslight push and counterclockwiseturn. Some resistance will be feltwhen turning the jack handleassembly. 4. Turn the handle counterclockwiseand lower the spare tire un...

1. Turn engine off and block thewheel that is diagonally opposite ofthe flat tire using the wheel chock,if equipped. If the vehicle is a 4x4, lock the manual hub on the wheel. 2. Remove the jack, jack handle, lug wrench and spare tire from thestowage locations. 3. Use the tip of the lug wrench to re...

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...

If the ornament retention towers arealigned between the studs/lug nuts,the ornament is improperlyinstalled. This improper installationmay appear and sound correct, butwill not keep the ornament on thevehicle. Ornaments improperlyinstalled in this manner will fall offor become loose with minimal forc...

5. Repeat this tightness check procedure when servicing the spare tirepressure (every six months, per scheduled maintenance information), or at any time that the spare tire is disturbed through service of othercomponents. 6. If removed, install the spare tire lock (if equipped) into the bumperdrive ...

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 ...

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 the illustrations, lightning bolts are used to designate the assisting (boosting) battery. 2. Remove the jumper cable on the negative (...

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. It is recommended that the vehicle be towed with a wheel lift or flatbedequipment. Do not tow with a slingbe...

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(56 km/h) may c...

GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED Warranty repairs to your vehicle must be performed by an authorizedFord, Lincoln, or Mercury dealer. While any authorized dealer handlingyour vehicle line will provide warranty service, we recommend youreturn to your selling authorized dealer who wants to ensure yourcon...

In Canada: Mailing Address (Ford vehicles) Customer Relationship CentreFord Motor Company of Canada, LimitedP.O. Box 2000Oakville, Ontario L6J 5E4 Telephone 1-800-565-3673 (FORD) Online www.ford.ca Mailing Address (Lincoln vehicles) Lincoln CentreFord Motor Company of Canada, LimitedP.O. Box 2000Oak...

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

• After polishing chrome bumpers, apply a coating of MotorcraftPremium Liquid Wax (ZC-53-A), available from your authorized dealer,or an equivalent quality product to help protect from environmentaleffects. WAXING • Wash the vehicle first. • Do not use waxes that contain abrasives; use Motorcraft Pr...

• 6.8L V10 gasoline engine 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 TarRem...

INTERIOR For fabric, carpets, cloth seats and safety belts: • Remove dust and loose dirt with a vacuum cleaner. • Remove light stains and soil with Motorcraft Professional StrengthCarpet & Upholstery Cleaner (ZC-54). • If grease or tar is present on the material, spot-clean the area firstwith Mo...

LEATHER SEATS FOR THE KING RANCH F-250 AND F-350 CREWCAB ONLY (IF EQUIPPED) Your vehicle is equipped with seating covered in premium, top-grainleather which is extremely durable, but still requires special care andmaintenance in order to ensure longevity and comfort. Regular cleaning and conditionin...

Conditioning Bottles of King Ranch Leather Conditioner are available at the KingRanch Saddle Shop. Visit the Web site at www.krsaddleshop.com , or telephone (in the United States) 1–800–282–KING (5464). If you areunable to obtain King Ranch Leather Conditioner, use another premiumleather conditioner...

SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS To help you service your vehicle, we provide scheduled maintenance information which makes tracking routine service easy. If your vehicle requires professional service, your authorized dealer canprovide the necessary parts and service. Check your Warranty Guide/Customer Infor...

2. Block the wheels. WARNING: To reduce the risk of vehicle damage and/or personal burn injuries, 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 handle located under thebottom left c...

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 water repellenttype fluid or bug wash. They m...

CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES 1. Pull the wiper arm away from thevehicle. Turn the blade at an anglefrom the wiper arm. Push the locktab to release the blade and pull thewiper blade down toward thewindshield to remove it from thearm. 2. Attach the new wiper to thewiper arm and press it into placeuntil a...

• 5.4L/6.8L gasoline engines only;for diesel engine information,refer to the 6.0 and 6.4 Liter Direct Injection Turbo DieselOwner’s Guide Supplement. 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 acc...

4. Install the dipstick and ensure it is fully seated.5. Fully install the engine oil filler cap by turning the filler cap clockwise1/4 of a turn until three clicks are heard or until the cap is fully seated. To avoid possible oil loss, DO NOT operate the vehicle with theengine oil level dipstick an...

BATTERY WARNING: This vehicle may be equipped with more than one battery, removal of cablefrom only one battery does notdisconnect the vehicle electricalsystem. Be sure to disconnectcables from all batteries whendisconnecting power. Failure to doso may cause serious personalinjury or property damage...

WARNING: When lifting a plastic-cased battery, excessive pressure on the end walls could cause acid to flow through the vent caps, resulting in personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle orbattery. Lift the battery with a battery carrier or with your hands onopposite corners. WARNING: Keep batteri...

• 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 “FULL COLD” level or within the“COLD FILL RANGE” as listed on the engine coolant reservoir(depending upon application). • Refer to scheduled maintenance information for service interv...

• Add Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant or equivalentmeeting Ford specification WSS-M97B51-A1. Refer to Maintenance product specifications and capacities in this chapter. Note: Use of Motorcraft Cooling System Stop Leak Pellets or an equivalent product meeting Ford specification WSS-M99B37-B6, ...

Add the proper mixture of coolant and water to the cooling system byfollowing these steps: 1. Before you begin, turn the engine off and let it cool. 2. When the engine is cool, wrap a thick cloth around the coolantpressure relief cap on the coolant reservoir (a translucent plastic bottle).Slowly tur...

Coolant refill capacity To find out how much fluid your vehicle’s cooling system can hold, referto Maintenance product specifications and capacities in this chapter. If your vehicle is equipped with a diesel engine, refer to the Maintenance Product Specifications and Capacities section of your 6.0 a...

WARNING: Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is running or hot. 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 pos...

Refueling WARNING: Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel fire can cause severe injuries. To help avoid injuries to you and others: • Read and follow all the instructions on the pump island; • Turn off your engine when you are refueling; • Do not smoke if you are near fuel or refueling your vehicle; ...

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. WARNING: The fuel system may be under pres...

Octane recommendations Your vehicle is designed to use“Regular” unleaded gasoline with apump (R+M)/2 octane rating of 87.We do not recommend the use ofgasolines labeled as “Regular” inhigh altitude areas that are sold with octane ratings less than 87. Do not be concerned if your engine sometimes kno...

• Use the same filling rate setting (low — medium — high) each timethe tank is filled. • Allow no more than two 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 a...

The OBD-II system is designed to check the emission control systemduring normal driving. A complete check may take several days. If thevehicle is not ready for I/M testing, the following driving cycle consistingof mixed city and highway driving may be performed: 15 minutes of steady driving on an ex...

7. If the fluid is low, add fluid in small amounts, continuously checkingthe level until it is between the MIN and MAX range. Refer to Maintenance Products Specifications and Capacities in this chapter for the proper fluid type. Be sure to put the cap back on the reservoir. BRAKE FLUID • Vacuum boos...

CLUTCH FLUID (IF EQUIPPED) Check the fluid level. Refer to scheduled maintenance information for the service interval schedules. During normal operation, the fluid level in the clutch reservoir shouldremain constant. If the fluid level drops, refill the fluid level to the stepin the reservoir. Use o...

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...

AIR FILTER Refer to the scheduled maintenance information for the appropriate intervals for changing the air filter element. When changing the air filter element, use only the Motorcraft air filterelement listed. Refer to Motorcraft part numbers in this chapter. The following procedure is for vehicl...

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 assembly. 5. Return air filter co...

The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) contains the followinginformation: 1. World manufacturer identifier 2. Brake system / Gross VehicleWeight Rating (GVWR) / RestraintSystem 3. Vehicle line, series, body type 4. Engine type 5. Check digit 6. Model year 7. Assembly plant 8. Production sequence nu...

GENUINE FORD ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE A wide selection of Genuine Ford Accessories are available for yourvehicle through your local Ford or Ford of Canada dealer. These qualityaccessories have been specifically engineered to fulfill your automotiveneeds; they are custom designed to complement th...

A Accessory delay ........................110 Air cleaner filter ...............401, 403 Air conditioning ..........................84 Airbag supplemental restraintsystem ........................................190 and child safety seats ............192description ..............................190di...

recommendations ...................374refill capacities ........................404 Event data recording ....................7 Exhaust fumes ..........................275 F Fail safe cooling ........................382 Family entertainment system ....51 Fluid capacities .........................404 ...