Ford F-250- User Manual

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WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES Low fuel Illuminates as an early reminder of alow fuel condition indicated on thefuel gauge (refer to Fuel Gauge in this chapter for more information).When refueling, after the lightcomes on, the amount of fuel that is added will be less than theadvertised capacity since th...

What you should do if the Service Engine Soon light illuminates Light turns on solid: This means that the OBD II system has detected a malfunction. Temporary malfunctions may cause your Service Engine Soon light to illuminate. Examples are: 1. The vehicle has run out of fuel. (The engine may misfire...

Air bag readiness Momentarily illuminates when theignition is turned ON. If the lightfails to illuminate, continues to flashor remains on, have the systemserviced immediately. Transmission control indicator light (TCIL) Illuminates when the TransmissionControl Switch (TCS), refer to Overdrive contro...

Anti-lock brake system (ABS) Momentarily illuminates when theignition is turned to the ONposition. If the light remains on,continues to flash or fails toilluminate, have the system servicedimmediately. With the ABS light on, the anti-lock brake system isdisabled and normal braking is still effective...

Four wheel drive indicator (if equipped) Momentarily illuminates when theignition is turned to the STARTposition. Illuminates when 4x4 rangeis engaged. If the light continues to flash have the system serviced. Door ajar Illuminates when the ignition is inthe ON or START position and anydoor is open....

The “SET” light comes on when either the COAST/SET or RES/ACCELcontrols are pressed. The “SET” light turns off when the cruise cancelcontrol is pressed or the brake is applied. Both the “CRUISE” and “SET”lights turn off when the OFF control is pressed or the ignition is turnedto the OFF position. Sa...

Fuel gauge Displays approximately how muchfuel is in the fuel tank (when thekey is in the ON position). The fuelgauge may vary slightly when thevehicle is in motion. The ignitionshould be in the OFF position whilethe vehicle is being refueled. Whenthe gauge first indicates empty,there is a small amo...

TRIP COMPUTER (IF EQUIPPED) The trip computer tells you about the condition of your vehicle througha constant monitor of vehicle systems. You may select display features onthe trip computer for a display of status. The appearance of your vehicle’s trip computer may differ depending onyour vehicle’s ...

Outside air temperature The temperature can be displayed inCentigrade or Fahrenheit bypressing the E/M control. If the outside temperature fallsbelow 3°C (38°F), the display willalternate from “ICE” to the outsidetemperature at a two second ratefor one minute. Off. In this mode the display is off. C...

Compass zone adjustment 1. Determine which magnetic zoneyou are in for your geographiclocation by referring to the zonemap. 2. Locate the trip computer on theoverhead console. 3. Turn ignition to the ON position. 4. Press and hold both tripcomputer controls. Afterapproximately four seconds, the trip...

HEADLAMP CONTROL Rotate the headlamp control to thefirst position to turn on the parkinglamps. Rotate to the second positionto also turn on the headlamps. Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped) Turns the headlamps on with a reduced output. To activate: • the ignition must be in the ON position an...

Flash to pass Pull toward you to activate andrelease to deactivate. PANEL DIMMER CONTROL Use to adjust the brightness of theinstrument panel during headlampand parklamp operation. • Rotate up to brighten. • Rotate down to dim. • Rotate to full up position (pastdetent) to turn on interior lamps. 4WD ...

AUXILIARY POWER POINT The auxiliary power point is locatedon the instrument panel. Do not plug optional electricalaccessories into the cigarette lighter.Use the power point. CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM Heater only system (if equipped) Fan speed control Controls the volume of air circulatedin the vehicle....

• OFF-Outside air is shut out and the fan will not operate. • (Panel and floor) -Distributes outside air through the instrument panel registers and the floor ducts. • (Floor) -Allows for maximum heating. Distributes outside air through the floor ducts. • (Floor and defrost) -Distributes outside air ...

Manual heating and air conditioning system Fan speed control Controls the volume of air circulatedin the vehicle. Temperature control knob Controls the temperature of theairflow inside the vehicle. Mode selector control Controls the direction of the airflowto the inside of the vehicle. The air condi...

USING YOUR AUDIO SYSTEM AM/FM Stereo (with 2 speakers) AM/FM Stereo (with 4 speakers and fade capability) 1 2 3 4 AM/FM SEEK TONE CLK TUNE TONE VOL 12 FM ST DX VOL PUSH ON 1 2 3 4 AM/FM SEEK TONE CLK TUNE TONE VOL 12 FM ST DX VOL PUSH ON AM / FM STEREO Controls and features 32

reverting back to the clock. In media mode, the media information willalways be displayed. AM/FM stereo cassette Volume/power control Press the control to turn the audiosystem on or off. Turn the control to raise or lowervolume. SCAN BASS TREB BAL FADE SIDE EJ REW FF 1 - 2 TAPE AMS VOL - PUSH ON SEE...

If the volume is set above a certain level and the ignition is turned off,the volume will come back on at a “nominal” listening level when theignition switch is turned back on. AM/FM select The AM/FM select control works inradio and tape modes. AM/FM select in radio mode This control allows you to s...

Seek function in radio mode • Press to find the next listenable station down thefrequency band. • Press to find the next listenable station up thefrequency band. Scan function The scan function works in radiomode. Scan function in radio mode Press the SCAN control to hear a brief sampling of all lis...

Bass adjust The bass adjust control allows youto increase or decrease the audiosystem’s bass output. Treble adjust The treble adjust control allows youto increase or decrease the audiosystem’s treble output. Speaker balance adjust Speaker sound distribution can beadjusted between the right and lefts...

Tape select • To enter tape mode while in radiomode, press the TAPE AMScontrol. Automatic Music Search The Automatic Music Search featureallows you to quickly locate thebeginning of the tape selectionbeing played or to skip to the nextselection. To activate the feature, momentarilydepress the TAPE A...

• to decrease minutes and • to increase minutes. The CLK control will allow you to switch between media display mode(radio station, stereo information, etc.) and clock display mode (time).When in clock mode, the media information will display for 10 seconds,when the radio is turned on, and then reve...

Starting autoset memory preset 1. Select a frequency using the AM/FM select controls. 2. Press the AUTO control. 3. When the first six strong stationsare filled, the station stored inmemory preset control 1 will startplaying. If there are less than six strongstations available on the frequencyband, ...

Press the TREB control then press: • to decrease the treble output and • to increase the treble output. Speaker balance adjust Speaker sound distribution can beadjusted between the right and leftspeakers. Press the BAL control then press: • to shift sound to the left and • to shift sound to the righ...

Eject function Press the EJ control to stop andeject a tape. Press the EJ control to stop andeject a CD. Dolby 姞 noise reduction Dolby 威 noise reduction operates in tape mode. Dolby 威 noise reduction reduces the amount of hiss andstatic during tape playback. Press the control to activate (and deacti...

The CLK button will allow you toswitch between media display mode(radio station, stereo information,etc.) and clock display mode (time).When in clock mode, the mediainformation will display for 10seconds, when the radio is turnedon, and then revert to clockinformation. Anytime that the mediais chang...

Cleaning compact discs Inspect all discs for contamination before playing. If necessary, cleandiscs only with an approved CD cleaner and wipe from the center out tothe edge. Do not use circular motion. CD and CD changer care • Handle discs by their edges only. Never touch the playing surface. • Do n...

Radio reception factors Three factors can affect radio reception: • Distance/strength. The further an FM signal travels, the weaker it is. The listenable range of the average FM station is approximately 40 km(24 miles). This range can be affected by “signal modulation.” Signalmodulation is a process...

To turn speed control off • Press OFF or • Turn off the vehicle ignition. Once speed control is switched off, the previously programmed set speedwill be erased. To set a speed • Press SET/SET ACC/SET ACCEL.For speed control to operate, thespeed control must be ON andthe vehicle speed must be greater...

To disengage speed control • Depress the brake pedal or • Depress the clutch pedal (ifequipped). Disengaging the speed control willnot erase the previouslyprogrammed set speed. Pressing OFF will erase thepreviously programmed set speed. ON OFF Controls and features 59

To return to a previously set speed • Press RES/RSM/RESUME. ForRES/RSM/RESUME to operate,the vehicle speed must be fasterthan 48 km/h (30 mph). TILT STEERING WHEEL (IF EQUIPPED) Pull the tilt steering control towardyou to move the steering wheel upor down. Hold the control whileadjusting the wheel t...

HAZARD FLASHER For information on the hazard flasher control, refer to Hazard flasher in the Roadside emergencies chapter. WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER CONTROLS Rotate the windshield wiper controlto the desired interval, low or highspeed position. The bars of varying length are forintermittent wipers. Wh...

One touch down • Press AUTO completely down andrelease quickly. The driver’swindow will open fully. Depressagain to stop window operation. Window lock The window lock feature allows onlythe driver to operate the powerwindows. To lock out all the window controlsexcept for the driver’s press the lefts...

CHILDPROOF DOOR LOCKS When these locks are set, the reardoors cannot be opened from theinside. The rear doors can beopened from the outside when thedoors are unlocked. The childproof locks are located onrear edge of each rear door andmust be set separately for eachdoor. Setting the lock for one door...

3. Return to the center position to lock mirrors in place. Fold-away mirrors Pull the side mirrors in carefullywhen driving through a narrowspace, like an automatic car wash. Heated outside mirrors(if equipped) Both mirrors are heatedautomatically to remove ice, mistand fog when the rear windowdefro...

REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) The remote entry system allows you to lock or unlock all vehicle doorswithout a key. The remote entry features only operate with the ignition in the OFFposition. If there is any potential remote keyless entry problem with your vehicle,ensure ALL key fobs (remote ent...

Sounding a panic alarm Press this control to activate thealarm. To deactivate the alarm, press thecontrol again or turn the ignition toACC or ON. This device complies with part 15 ofthe FCC rules and with RS-210 ofIndustry Canada. Operation issubject to the following twoconditions: (1) This device m...

To replace the battery: 1. Twist a thin coin between the twohalves of the transmitter near thekey ring. DO NOT TAKE THEFRONT PART OF THETRANSMITTER APART. 2. Place the positive (+) side of newbattery in the same orientation.Refer to the diagram inside thetransmitter unit. 3. Snap the two halves back...

Replacing lost transmitters If a remote transmitter has been lostand you would like to remove itfrom the vehicle’s memory, or youwould like to purchase additionalremote transmitters and have themprogrammed to your vehicle: • Take all your vehicle’s transmitters to your dealer forprogramming, or • Pe...

Reprogramming transmitters To reprogram all transmitters, place the key in the ignition and turn fromOFF to ON eight times in a row (within 10 seconds). After doorslock/unlock, press any control on all transmitters (up to four). Whencompleted, turn the ignition to OFF. All transmitters must be repro...

SEATING Full bench seat (if equipped) • Lift the track release bar to movethe seat forward or backward.Ensure that the seat is relatchedinto place. • Pull up on the release leverlocated at the bottom of theseatback to quickly fold theseatback forward. 60/40 split bench seat (if equipped) • Lift the ...

Captain’s chair (if equipped) • Lift the track release bar to movethe seat forward or rearward.Make sure that the seat isrelatched into place. • Pull the seatback handle up torecline the seat. • Push down the release leverlocated at the bottom of theseatback to quickly fold theseatback forward. Adju...

Folding up the rear seats (if equipped — SuperCab only) The rear seatback has a split 60/40 seat. Each seat cushion can beflipped up into the seatback position. 1. Pull control to release seatcushion. 2. Rotate seat cushion up until itlocks into vertical storage position. Returning the seat to seati...

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. All occupants of the vehicle, including the driver, should alwaysproperly wear their safety belts, even when an air bag SRS is provided. It is extremely...

Automatic locking mode In this mode, the shoulder belt is automatically pre-locked. The belt willstill retract to remove any slack in the shoulder belt. The automatic locking mode is not available on the driver safety belt. When to use the automatic locking mode • Anytime a child safety seat is inst...

• Allow the belt to retract. As the belt retracts, you will hear a clickingsound. This indicates the safety belt is now in the automatic lockingmode. How to disengage the automatic locking mode Disconnect the combination lap/shoulder belt and allow it to retractcompletely to disengage the automatic ...

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

Failure to follow these instructions will affect the performance ofthe safety belts and increase the risk of personal injury. Front safety belt height adjustment Your vehicle has safety belt height adjustments for the driver and frontpassenger. Adjust the height of the shoulder belt so the belt rest...

• 4–door Super Cab To lower the shoulder belt height, push the button and slide the heightadjuster down. To raise the height of the shoulder belt, slide the heightadjuster up. Pull down on the height adjuster to make sure it is locked inplace. Position the shoulder belt height adjusters so that the ...

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 lightilluminates1-2 minutes and thewarning chime sounds 4-8seconds. The driver’s safety belt is buckledwhile the indicator light isilluminate...

6. Within seven seconds of the safety belt warning light turning off,buckle then unbuckle the safety belt. • This will disable Belt Minder if it is currently enabled, or enable BeltMinder if it is currently disabled. 7. Confirmation of disabling Belt Minder is provided by flashing thesafety belt war...

Always transport children 12 years old and under in the backseat and always properly use appropriate child restraints. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)recommends a minimum distance of at least 25 cm (10 inches) between an occupant’s chest and the driver air bag module. Never pl...

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

Several air bag system components get hot after inflation. Do nottouch them after inflation. If the air bag is 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 injury in acollision. The SRS c...

Disposal of air bags and air bag equipped vehicles (includingpretensioners) For disposal of air bags or air bag equipped vehicles, see your localdealership or qualified technician. Air bags MUST BE disposed of byqualified personnel. Passenger air bag ON/OFF switch (if equipped) An air bag ON/OFF swi...

2. Child age 12 or under: A child age 12 or under must ride in the front seat because: • my vehicle has no rear seat; • although children age 12 and under ride in the rear seat wheneverpossible, children age 12 and under have no option but to sometimesride in the front seat because rear seat space i...

Important child restraint precautions You are required by law to use safety restraints for children in the U.S.and Canada. If small children ride in your vehicle (generally children whoare four years old or younger and who weigh 18 kg [40 lbs] or less), youmust put them in safety seats made especial...

A belt-positioning booster should be used if the shoulder belt rests infront of the child’s face or neck, or if the lap belt does not fit snugly onboth thighs, or if the thighs are too short to let the child sit all the wayback on the seat cushion when the lower legs hang over the edge of theseat cu...

An air bag can kill or injure a child in a child seat. Child seatsshould never be placed in the front seats, unless passenger air bag switch is turned off, See Passenger air bag deactivation switch. Rear facing child seats should NEVER be placed in the frontseats unless the passenger airbag switch i...

Tighten the anchor according to specifications. Otherwise, thesafety seat may not be properly secured and the child may be injured in a sudden stop or collision. Seating and safety restraints 103

PREPARING TO START YOUR VEHICLE Engine starting is controlled by the powertrain control system. Thissystem meets all Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment standardrequirements regulating the impulse electrical field strength of radionoise. When starting a fuel-injected engine, avoid pressing the a...

Make sure the corresponding lights illuminate briefly. If a light fails toilluminate, have the vehicle serviced. • If the driver’s safety belt is fastened, the light may not illuminate. STARTING THE ENGINE 1. Turn the key to 5 (START)without pressing the acceleratorpedal and release as soon as theen...

Using the engine block heater (if equipped) An engine block heater warms theengine coolant, which improvesstarting, warms up the engine fasterand allows the heater-defrostersystem to respond quickly. Use of anengine block heater is stronglyrecommended if you live in a regionwhere temperatures reach ...

Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehiclecomponents contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductiveharm. Important ventilating information If the engine is idling while the vehicle is stopped in an open area forl...

BRAKES Your service brakes are self-adjusting. Refer to the scheduledmaintenance guide for scheduled maintenance. Occasional brake noise is normal and often does not indicate aperformance concern with the vehicle’s brake system. In normaloperation, automotive brake systems may emit occasional or int...

released. (If your brake warning lamp illuminates, have your vehicleserviced immediately.) Using RABS • In an emergency, applying full pressure may cause the front wheels tolock. If the front brakes lock, the vehicle cannot be steered. You should apply the brakes with steadily increasing force, as i...

Always set the parking brake fully and make sure that thegearshift is securely latched in P (Park) (automatic transmission) or in 1 (First) (manual transmission). The parking brake is not recommended to stop a moving vehicle.However, if the normal brakes fail, the parking brake can be used to stopyo...

Extended use of other than the manufacturer’s specified size tires on aTraction-Lok rear axle could result in a permanent reduction ineffectiveness. This loss of effectiveness does not affect normal drivingand should not be noticeable to the driver. To avoid injury, never run the engine with one whe...

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION Brake-shift interlock This vehicle is equipped with a brake-shift interlock feature that preventsthe gearshift lever from being moved from P (Park) when the ignition isin the ON position unless brake pedal is depressed. If you cannot move the gearshift lever out of P...

Driving with a 4–speed automatic transmission Understanding gearshift positions To put your vehicle in gear, start the engine, depress the brake pedal,then move gearshift lever out of P (Park). Hold the brake pedal down while you move the gearshift leverfrom P (Park) to another position. If you do n...

(Overdrive) can be deactivated by pressing the transmission controlswitch (TCS) on the end of thegearshift lever. The transmission control indicatorlight (TCIL) (the word OFF) on theend of the gearshift lever willilluminate. Drive – Not shown on the display. Activate by pressing the transmission con...

higher speeds causes the transmission to shift to a lower gear, and willshift to 1 (Low) after vehicle decelerates to the proper speed. Forced Downshifts To gain acceleration in (Overdrive) or Drive (O/D OFF) when passing another vehicle, push the accelerator to the floor. Thetransmission will downs...

When starting a vehicle with a manual transmission, you must: 1. Make sure the parking brake isfully set. 2. Depress the clutch pedal fully. 3. Put the gearshift lever in N(Neutral). 4. Turn the ignition to position 5(START) to start the engine, let theengine idle for a few seconds. 5. Depress the b...

Recommended shift speeds Downshift according to the following charts for your specificengine/drivetrain combination: Maximum downshift speeds 1 5-speed transmission Shift from: Transfer case position (if equipped) 2 2H or 4H 4L D (Overdrive) - 4 72 km/h (45 mph) 35 km/h (22 mph) 4 - 3 56 km/h (35 mp...

Parking your vehicle 1. Disengage the clutch, apply brakeand shift into N (Neutral). 2. Set parking brake. 3. Shift into 1 (First). 4. Turn the ignition key to position3 (OFF). 1 2 4 R 3 D 1 2 4 R L 3 D 3 2 1 5 4 Driving 120

Do not park your vehicle in Neutral, it may move unexpectedlyand injure someone. Use 1 (First) gear and set the parking brake fully. Reverse Make sure that your vehicle is at a complete stop before you shift into R(Reverse). Failure to do so may damage the transmission. Put the gearshift lever in N(...

Removing key from ignition • Turn the ignition key to position2. • Push the release lever forwardand rotate the key towards youand remove. POWER TAKE OFF (PTO) CAPABILITY (IF EQUIPPED) Some vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission and the 6.8L or7.3L engine are also equipped with Power Take ...

FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE (4WD) OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED) For important information regarding safe operation of this typeof vehicle, see Preparing to drive your vehicle in this chapter. When Four–wheel drive (4WD) is engaged, power is supplied to all fourwheels through a transfer case. 4WD power can be selecte...

• automatic hub locks can bemanually overridden by rotatingthe hub lock control from AUTOto LOCK. Automatic operation ofthe hub locks is recommended. • For proper operation, makesure that the arrow and theindicator dot on the hub arealigned. Manual 4x4 system (if equipped) The 4WD system is engaged ...

• LOW RANGE –momentarily illuminates when the ignition isturned to the ON position.Illuminates when 4L (4x4 Low) isengaged. Using a manual 4WD system (if equipped) 2H (2WD High) – Power to rear axle only. 4H (4WD High) – Power to front and rear axles. N (Neutral) – No power to either axle. 4L (4WD L...

Shifting from 4H (4WD high) to 2H (2WD high) Move the transfer case lever to 2H(2WD High) at a stop or anyforward speed up to 88 km/h (55mph). With the vehicle at complete stop,disengage the locking hubs(optional) by rotating the hub lockcontrol from LOCK to FREE. • For proper operation, make sure t...

4. Move the transfer case shift leverthrough N (Neutral) directly to 4H(4WD High) or 2H (2WD high) andhold the shift lever in position untilthe transfer case has fully engaged(up to 15 seconds). 5. If the transfer case does not engage, repeat steps 1 through 4. Using the N (Neutral) position The tra...

Shifting from 2WD (2WD high) to 4x4 HIGH (4WD high) Rotate the 4WD control to the 4x4HIGH position at speeds up to 88km/h (55 mph). • To prevent damage, theelectronic shift 4WD system isdesigned to engage 4x4 HIGH(4WD high) when the vehicleis moving. If the 4x4 indicatorlight does not illuminate whe...

4. Move the 4WD control to the 4x4LOW position. 5. Hold the shift command until theLOW RANGE indicator lightilluminates. 6. If the LOW RANGE indicator light does not illuminate after 15 seconds, start the vehicle moving,then repeat steps 1 through 5before reporting any shift concernsto your dealer. ...

• Maximum Trailer Weight: Maximum weight of a trailer the loaded vehicle (including passengers and cargo) is permitted to tow. It isdetermined by subtracting the weight of the loaded trailer towingvehicle from the GCWR for the towing vehicle. • Trailer Weight Range: Specified weight range that the t...

Special loading instructions for owners of pickup trucks andutility-type vehicles For important information regarding safe operation of this typeof vehicle, see the Preparing to drive your vehicle section in the Driving chapter of this owner guide. Loaded vehicles, with a higher center of gravity, m...

Driving through deep water where the transmission vent tube issubmerged may allow water into the transmission and causeinternal transmission damage. TOWING A TRAILER Your vehicle may tow aConventional/Class IV trailer or fifthwheel trailer provided the maximumtrailer weight is less than or equal tot...

Trailer towing tables F-250 with manual transmission Engine Rear axleratio MaximumGCWR-kg (lbs.) Maximum trailerweight-kg (lbs.) 1 5.4L 3.73 6 124 (13 500) 4 536 (10 000) 5.4L 4.10 6 804 (15 000) 4 536 (10 000) 6.8L 3.73 7 484 (16 500) 4 536 (10 000) 6.8L 4.30 8 165 (18 000) 4 536 (10 000) 1 Convent...

Trailer brakes Electric brakes and manual, automatic or surge-type trailer brakes are safeif installed properly and adjusted to the manufacturer’s specifications. Thetrailer brakes must meet local and Federal regulations. Do not connect a trailer’s hydraulic brake system directly to yourvehicle’s br...

Servicing after towing If you tow a trailer for long distances, your vehicle will require morefrequent service intervals. Refer to your Scheduled Maintenance guidefor more information. Trailer towing tips • Practice turning, stopping and backing up in an area before starting ona trip to get the feel...

All Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) vehicles This applies to all cars and 4x2 trucks/sport utilities with rear wheeldrive capability. An example of recreational towing is towing your vehicle behind aMotorhome. The following recreational towing guidelines are designed toensure that your transmission is not da...

• The Front Axle Accessory Reserve Capacity and the Total AccessoryReserve Capacity listed on the bottom right of the Safety ComplianceCertification Label will determine whether or not the addition of asnowplow will overload your vehicle. • The weight of the snowplow and supporting components distri...

Snowplowing with your air bag equipped vehicle Your vehicle is equipped with driverand passenger (if equipped) air bagSupplemental Restraint System(SRS). The SRS is designed toactivate when the vehicle sustainssufficient longitudinal deceleration. Careless or high speed driving while plowing snow wh...

If you are driving more than 24 km (15 miles) at temperatures abovefreezing, angle the plow blade either full left or full right to providemaximum airflow to the radiator. If you are driving less than 24 km (15 miles) at speeds up to 64 km/h(40 mph) in cold weather, you will not need to worry about ...

GETTING ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE To fully assist you should you have a vehicle concern, Ford offers acomplimentary roadside assistance program. This program is separatefrom the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. The service is available: • 24–hours, seven days a week • for the Basic warranty period (Canada) o...

Always replace a fuse with one that has the specified amperagerating. Using a fuse with a higher amperage rating can cause severe wire damage and could start a fire. Standard fuse amperage rating and color COLOR Fuse Rating Mini Fuses Standard Fuses Maxi Fuses Cartridge Maxi Fuses Fuse Link Cartridg...

Power distribution box The power distribution box, trailer tow and electronic shift on the flyrelay blocks are located in the engine compartment near the brakemaster cylinder. The power distribution box contains high-current fuses that protect yourvehicle’s main electrical systems from overloads. Al...

CHANGING THE TIRES If you get a flat tire while driving, do not apply the brake heavily.Instead, gradually decrease your speed. Hold the steering wheel firmlyand slowly move to a safe place on the side of the road. Spare tire information Your vehicle may be equipped with a spare tire that can be use...

Tire change procedure 1. Park on a level surface, activatehazard flashers and set the parkingbrake. • Automatic transmission: Placegearshift lever in P (Park). • Manual transmission: Placegearshift lever in R (Reverse). • Electronic Shift On the Fly fourwheel drive: Place transfer casein 2WD, 4x4 HI...

5. Loosen each wheel lug nutone-half turn counterclockwise butdo not remove them until the wheelis raised off the ground. When one of the rearwheels is off the ground, the transmission alone will notprevent the vehicle from movingor slipping off the jack, even if thetransmission is in P (Park)(autom...

• Front driver side (4x4) Make sure the jack fits into thenotched area on the differentialhousing. • Rear Roadside emergencies 161

8. Turn the jack handle clockwiseuntil the wheel is completely off theground and high enough to installthe spare tire. 9. Remove the lug nuts with the lugwrench. 10. On single rear wheel vehicles,replace the flat tire with the sparetire, making sure the valve stem isfacing outward for all front tire...

• Rear 14. Insert the jack handle into thepump linkage. 15. Use an up-and-down motionwith the jack handle to raise thewheel completely off the ground. Hydraulic jacks are equippedwith a pressure release valvethat prevents lifting loads whichexceed the jack’s rated capacity. 16. Remove the lug nuts w...

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

JUMP STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The gases around the battery can explode if exposed to flames,sparks, or lit cigarettes. An explosion could result in injury or vehicle damage. Do not push start your vehicle. You could damage the catalyticconverter. Batteries contain sulfuric acid which can burn skin, eye...

Connecting the jumper cables 1. Connect the positive (+) booster cable to the positive (+) terminal ofthe discharged battery. Note: In the illustrations, lightning bolts are used to designate the assisting (boosting) battery. 2. Connect the other end of the positive (+) cable to the positive (+)term...

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, your roadside assistance center. On 4x2 vehicles, it is acceptable to tow the vehicle with the front wheelson the ground and the rear wheels off the ground using a wheel lift or aslin...

SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS To help you service your vehicle: • We highlight do-it-yourself items in the engine compartment for easylocation. • We provide a Scheduled Maintenance Guide which makes trackingroutine service easy. If your vehicle requires professional service, your dealership can providenec...

3. Turn off the engine and remove the key. 4. Block the wheels to prevent the vehicle from moving unexpectedly. Working with the engine on • Automatic transmission: 1. Set the parking brake and ensure the gearshift is securely latched in P(Park). 2. Block the wheels to prevent the vehicle from movin...

OPENING THE HOOD 1. Inside the vehicle, pull the hoodrelease handle located under thebottom left corner of the instrumentpanel. 2. Go to the front of the vehicle andrelease the auxiliary latch locatedunder the right center of the hood.Slide the handle to release theauxiliary latch. 3. Lift the hood ...

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

ENGINE OIL Checking the engine oil Refer to the Scheduled Maintenance Guide for the appropriate intervalsfor checking the engine oil. 1. Make sure the vehicle is on level ground. 2. Turn the engine off and wait a few minutes for the oil to drain into theoil pan. 3. Set the parking brake and ensure t...

• If the oil level is below the MINmark, add enough oil to raise thelevel within the MIN-MAX range. • Oil levels above the MAX mark may cause engine damage. Some oilmust be removed from the engine by a service technician. 7. Put the indicator back in and ensure it is fully seated. Adding engine oil ...

Engine oil and filter recommendations Look for this certificationtrademark. Use SAE 5W-30 motor oil certified for gasoline engines by the AmericanPetroleum Institute (API). Motor oil displaying the API certification trademark will meet allrequirements for your vehicle’s engine. Ford oil specificatio...

BRAKE FLUID Checking and adding brake fluid—gasoline engine Brake fluid should be checked andrefilled as needed. Refer to theScheduled Maintenance Guide forthe service interval schedules. 1. Clean the reservoir cap beforeremoval to prevent dirt or waterfrom entering the reservoir. 2. Visually inspec...

CLUTCH FLUID (IF EQUIPPED) Check the clutch fluid level. Refer to the Scheduled Maintenance Guidefor the service interval schedules. Use only a DOT 3 brake fluid designed to meet Ford specifications. Referto Capacities and specifications. Brake fluid is toxic. If brake fluid contacts the eyes, flush...

WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID Checking and adding washer fluid Check the washer fluid wheneveryou stop for fuel. The reservoir ishighlighted with a symbol. If the level is low, add enough fluidto fill the reservoir. In very coldweather, do not fill the reservoir allthe way. Only use a washer fluid that me...

• protection against rust and other forms of corrosion. • an accurate temperature readout from the engine coolantgauge. The engine coolant must be maintained at the correct fluid leveland concentration to work properly. If the engine coolant fluidlevel and concentration is not maintained correctly, ...

Adding engine coolant Use only Ford Premium Engine Coolant E2FZ-19549-AA (inCanada, Motorcraft CXC-10) or a premium engine coolant thatmeets Ford specification ESE-M97B44-A. • DO NOT USE Ford Extended Life Engine CoolantF6AZ-19544-AA (orange in color). • DO NOT USE a DEX-COOL 威 engine coolant or an ...

mixture of engine coolant and distilled water to the engine coolant reservoir until the coolant level is at the “cold fill level” or within the“cold fill range” as listed on the reservoir (depending upon application). Have your dealer check the engine cooling system for leaks if you haveto add more ...

Severe climates If you drive in extremely cold climates (less than –36° C [–34° F]): • 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 ch...

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 a service facility as soon as possible. CHECKING AND ADDING POWER STEERING FLUID Check the power steering fluid.Refe...

5. Recheck the fluid level on the dipstick. Do not add fluid if the level isbetween the arrows in the FULL COLD range. 6. If the fluid is low, add fluid in small amounts, continuously checkingthe level until it reaches the FULL COLD range. Be sure to put thedipstick back in the reservoir. TRANSMISSI...

Adjusting automatic transmission fluid levels Before adding any fluid, make sure the correct type is used. The type offluid used is normally indicated on the dipstick and also in the Lubricant specifications section in the Capacities and specifications chapter. Use of a non-approved automatic transm...

3. Fluid level should be at bottom ofthe opening. 4. Add enough fluid through thefiller opening so that the fluid levelis at the bottom of the opening. 5. Install and tighten the fill plugsecurely. Use only fluid that meets Ford specifications. Refer to the Capacities and specifications chapter. Che...

Use only fluid that meets Ford specifications. Refer to the Capacities and specifications chapter. AIR FILTER MAINTENANCE Refer to the Scheduled Maintenance Guide for the appropriate intervalsfor changing the air filter element. When changing the air filter element, use only the Motorcraft air filte...

Because your vehicle’s engine is also electronically controlled by acomputer, some control conditions are maintained by power from thebattery. When the battery is disconnected or a new battery is installed,the engine must relearn its idle and fuel trim strategy for optimumdriveability and performanc...

Checking the wiper blades If the wiper blades do not wipe properly, clean both the windshield andwiper blades using undiluted windshield wiper solution or a milddetergent. Rinse thoroughly with clean water. To avoid damaging theblades, do not use fuel, kerosene, paint thinner or other solvents. Chan...

The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire thatis properly inflated and not overloaded. Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either separately or incombination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure. SERVICING YOUR TIRES Checking the tire pressure • Us...

Replacing the tires Replace the tires when the wearband is visible through the tiretreads. When replacing full size tires, never mix radial bias-belted, orbias-type tires. Use only the tire sizes that are listed on the Certification Label. Make sure that all tires are the same size, speedrating, and...

The tires on your vehicle have all weather treads to provide traction inrain and snow. However, in some climates, you may need to use snowtires and chains. If you need to use chains, it is recommended that steelwheels (of the same size and specifications) be used as chains may chipaluminum wheels. F...

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

with the recommended octane rating, see your dealer or a qualifiedservice technician to prevent any engine damage. Fuel quality If you are experiencing starting, rough idle or hesitation driveabilityproblems during a cold start, try a different brand of “Regular” unleadedgasoline. “Premium” unleaded...

Fuel Filler Cap Your fuel tank filler cap has an indexed design with a 1/8 turn on/offfeature. When fueling your vehicle: 1. Turn the engine off. 2. Carefully turn the filler cap counterclockwise 1/8 of a turn until it stops. 3. Pull to remove the cap from the fuel filler pipe. 4. To install the cap...

ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY Measuring techniques Your best source of information about actual fuel economy is you, thedriver. You must gather information as accurately and consistently aspossible. Fuel expense, frequency of fillups or fuel gauge readings areNOT accurate as a measure of fuel econ...

Calculating fuel economy 1. Fill the fuel tank completely and record the initial odometer reading(in kilometers or miles). 2. Each time you fill the tank, record the amount of fuel added (in litersor gallons). 3. After at least three to five tank fill-ups, fill the fuel tank and recordthe current od...

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

Replacing roof marker bulbs To change the cab marker bulbs: 1. Remove the screw and lens fromthe lamp assembly. 2. Carefully pull the bulb straightout of the socket and push in thenew bulb. 3. Install lens on lamp assembly withscrew. Replacing license plate lamp bulbs The license plate bulbs are loc...

Washing your vehicle Wash your vehicle regularly withcold or lukewarm water. Never usestrong detergents or soap. If yourvehicle is particularly dirty, use aquality car wash detergent. Alwaysuse a clean sponge, washing gloveor similar device and plenty of waterfor best results. To avoid spots,avoid w...

Cleaning the exterior lamps Wash with the same detergent as the exterior of your vehicle. Ifnecessary, use a tar remover such as Ford Extra Strength Tar and RoadOil Remover (B7A-19520–AA). To avoid scratching the lamps, do not use a dry paper towel, chemicalsolvents or abrasive cleaners. Cleaning th...

MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS Component* 5.4L V8 engine 6.8L V10 engine Air filter element FA-1634 FA-1634 Fuel filter FG-986B FG-986B Oil filter FL-820-S FL-820-S PCV valve EV-233 EV-233 Battery (Standard) BXT-65-650 BXT-65-650 Battery (Optional) BXT-65-750 BXT-65-750 Spark plugs-platinum** AWSF-22E AWSF...

fluid that indicates dual usage (MERCON 威 and MERCON 威 V) in an automatic transmission application requiring MERCON 威 may cause transmission damage. Use of any fluid other than therecommended fluid may cause transmission damage. 5 Service refill capacity is determined by filling the transmission to ...

Item Ford part nameor equivalent Ford partnumber Fordspecification Engine oil Motorcraft SAE5W-30 SuperPremium MotorOil XO-5W30-QSP WSS-M2C153-Gand APICertificationMark Hinges,latches, strikerplates, fuelfiller doorhinge and seattracks Multi-PurposeGrease DOAZ-19584-AAorF5AZ-19G209-AA ESB-M1C93-B or...

submerged in water. Dana rear axles also contain a synthetic lubricantbut do require a change. Refer to your “Service Guide” for change intervals on Dana rear axles. 2 Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. Transmission fluid requirements are indicated on the dipstick or on the dip...

F350–except Crew Cab Dimension Body style ChassisCab RegularCab Super Cab4x2 Super Cab4x4 (1) Overallheight 1 972 mm(77.6 in) 1 860 mm(73.2 in) c,e 1 865 mm(73.4 in) a 1 861 mm(73.6 in) b 1 960 mm(77.2 in) (2) Track(Front /Rear) 1 736.3 mm(68.3 in) /1 879.6 mm(74.0 in) 1 736.3 mm(68.3 in) /1 729.3 m...

F350-Crew Cab Dimension Body style Crew Cab 4x2 Crew Cab 4x4 (1) Overall height 1 929 mm (75.9 in) 2 038 mm (80.2 in) (2) Track (Front /Rear) 1 745 mm (68.7 in)/1 729 mm (68.1 in) a,b 1 736 mm (68.4 in)/1 729 mm (68.1 in) a,b (3) Overall width 1 988 mm (78.3 in) a,b 2 077 mm (79.0 in) a,b (4) Wheelb...

Ford Extended Service Plan You can get more protection for your new car or light truck bypurchasing Ford Extended Service Plan (Ford ESP) coverage. Ford ESPis an optional service contract which is backed by Ford Motor Companyor Ford Motor Service Company (in the U.S.) and Ford of Canada (inCanada). ...

If you have questions or concerns, or are unsatisfied with the service youare receiving, follow these steps: 1. Contact your Sales Representative or Service Advisor at yourselling/servicing dealership. 2. If your inquiry or concern remains unresolved, contact the SalesManager or Service Manager at t...

dispute handling procedure is not required prior to enforcing statecreated rights or other rights which are independent of theMagnuson-Moss Warranty Act or state replacement or repurchase laws. THE DISPUTE SETTLEMENT BOARD (U.S. only) The Dispute Settlement Board is: • an independent, third-party ar...

Concerns are ineligible for review if the New Vehicle Limited Warrantyhas expired at receipt of your application and, in certain states eligibilityis dependent upon the customer’s possession of the vehicle. Eligibility may differ according to state law. For example, see the uniquebrochures for Calif...

• a brief summary of the action taken by the dealer(s) and Ford MotorCompany • the names (if known) of all the people you contacted at thedealership(s) • a description of the action you expect to resolve your concern You will receive a letter of explanation if your application does notqualify for Bo...

You may also contact the North American Customer Assistance Center at1-800-392-3673 (Ford), TDD for the hearing impaired: 1-800-232-5952 orby writing to the Center at the following address: Ford Motor CompanyCustomer Assistance Center16800 Executive Plaza DriveP.O. Box 6248Dearborn, Michigan 48121 U...

The use of leaded fuel in your vehicle without proper conversion maydamage the effectiveness of your emission control system and may causeengine knocking or serious engine damage. Ford Motor Company/Ford ofCanada is not responsible for any damage caused by use of improperfuel. In the United States, ...

Protection and appearance equipment Air bag anti-theft locks Bed mat/bedliner tailgate covers Bed mats Bedliners Carpet floor mats Cleaners, waxes and polishes Diamond plate bed rail caps Diamond plate front box protection Diamond plate splash guards Diamond plate tool box Flat splash guards Front e...

the front or rear axle (GVWR or GAWR as indicated on the Safetycompliance certification label). Consult your dealer for specific weightinformation. • The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Canadian RadioTelecommunications Commission (CRTC) regulate the use of mobilecommunications systems - ...

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY) If you believe that your vehicle hasa defect that could cause a crash, orcould cause injury or death, youshould immediately inform theNational Highway Traffic SafetyAdministration (NHTSA) in additionto notifying Ford Motor Company. If NHTSA receives similar compl...

Accessory delay ..........................63Air bag supplementalrestraint system ..........................88 and child safety seats ..............89description ................................88disposal ......................................92driver air bag ............................90indicator l...

capacity ...................................222choosing the right fuel ...........204comparisons with EPA fueleconomy estimates .................210detergent in fuel .....................205filling yourvehicle with fuel .......202,206,207filter, specifications .........206,222fuel pump shut-off swit...

Snowplowing ............4,141,142,143Spark plugs,specifications ...............222,227,228Special notice .............................3,5 ambulance conversions ..............4diesel-powered vehicles .............3four-wheeldrive vehicles ...................143,144utility-type vehicles .................

Item Information Required fuel Unleaded fuel only - 87 octane Fuel tank capacity Refer to Refill capacities in the Capacities and specifications chapter. Engine oil (includesfilter change) 5.7L (6.0 quarts). Use Motorcraft SAE 5W-30Super Premium Motor Oil, Ford specificationWSS-M2C153-G. Tire size a...