Ford F250 - Manual

SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION Warning symbols in this guide How can you reduce the risk of personal injury and prevent possibledamage to others, your vehicle and its equipment? In this guide, answersto such questions are contained in comments highlighted by the warningtriangle symbol. These comm...

SPECIAL NOTICES Emission warranty The New Vehicle Limited Warranty includes Bumper-to-BumperCoverage, Safety Restraint Coverage, Corrosion Coverage, and 7.3LPower Stroke Diesel Engine Coverage. In addition, your vehicle is eligiblefor Emissions Defect and Emissions Performance Warranties. For adetai...

Special instructions For your added safety, your vehicle is fitted with sophisticated electroniccontrols. Please read the section Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) in the Seating and safety restraints chapter. Failure to follow the specific warnings and instructions could result in personal injury...

Using your vehicle with a snowplow For more information and guidelines for using your vehicle with asnowplow, refer to the Driving chapter. Using your vehicle as an ambulance If your light truck is equipped with the Ford Ambulance PreparationPackage, it may be utilized as an ambulance. Ford urges am...

Notice to owners with vehicles equipped with Power Take Off(PTO) capability Refer to the Driving chapter for more information and guidelines for operating vehicles equipped with PTO. Middle East/North Africa vehicle specific information For your particular global region, your vehicle may be equipped...

These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle. Vehicle Symbol Glossary Safety Alert See Owner’s Guide Fasten Safety Belt Air Bag-Front Air Bag-Side Child Seat Child Seat InstallationWarning Child Seat LowerAnchor Child Seat TetherAnchor Brake System Anti-Lock Brake System Brake Fluid -No...

WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES Warning lights and gauges can alert you to a vehicle condition that maybecome serious enough to cause expensive repairs. A warning light mayilluminate when a problem exists with one of your vehicle’s functions.Many lights will illuminate when you start your vehicle to make ...

Check gage: Illuminates when any of the following conditions hasoccurred: • The engine coolant temperatureis high. • The engine oil pressure is low. • The fuel gauge is at or near empty. Brake system warning light: To confirm the brake system warninglight is functional, it willmomentarily illuminate...

Safety belt: Reminds you to fasten your safety belt. A chime will alsosound to remind you to fasten yoursafety belt. Charging system: Illuminates when the battery is not charging properly. Low fuel: Illuminates when the fuel level in the fuel tank is at or nearempty (refer to Fuel gauge in this chap...

Speedometer: Indicates the current vehicle speed. 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 saf...

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

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

AM/FM STEREO 1. Seek: Press / to find the next strong station down/up thefrequency band. 2. Tune: Press / to manually change radio frequency down/up. 3. AM/FM: Press to choose a frequency band in radio mode. 1 2 3 4 AM/FM SEEK TONE CLK TUNE TONE VOL 12 FM ST DX VOL PUSH ON 5 3 6 7 4 1 2 AM/FM 2003 F...

4. Memory preset buttons: To set a station: Select frequency bandAM/FM; tune to a station, press andhold a preset button until sound returns. 5. Power/volume: Press to turn ON/OFF; turn to increase ordecrease volume levels. 6. Tone: Press TONE until the desired level — Bass, Treble, Fadeappears on t...

AM/FM STEREO CASSETTE 1. Balance: Press to shift sound to the left/right speakers. 2. Fade: Press to shift sound to the rear/front speakers. 3. CLK: To set the hour, press and hold CLK. Then press SEEK todecrease or increase the hours. To set the minute, press and hold CLK and press TUNE to decrease...

4. Tape AMS: In tape mode, press and hold to activate AutomaticMusic Search (allows you to quicklylocate the beginning of the tape selection being played or to skip to thenext selection). Then, press REW (for the beginning of the currentselection) or FF (to advance to the next selection). The tape M...

12. Shuffle (CD): Press to play tracks in random order. 13. Compression (CD): Press to bring soft and loud passagestogether for a more consistentlistening level. 14. Dolby 威 noise reduction: Works in tape mode only. Reducestape noise and hiss; press toactivate/deactivate. The Dolby 威 noise reduction...

Treble: Press TREB; then press SEL / to decrease/increase the treble output. 20. Tune: Works in radio mode only. Press TUNE / to change frequency down/up. 21. Seek: Press and release SEEK / for previous/next strong station, selection or track. 22. AM/FM: Press to select AM/FM1/FM2 frequency band. PR...

1. Seek: Press and release SEEK / for previous/next strong station, or track of currentdisc. 2. Rewind: Press for a slow rewind, press and hold for a fast rewind. Fast forward: Press for a slow advance, press and hold for a fastadvance. 3. Comp (Compression): In CD mode, press to adjust the soft and...

Fade: Press FADE; then press SEL / to shift sound to the rear/front speakers. 9. Menu: Press MENU and SEL to access clock mode, RDS on/off,Traffic, Program type, Show typeand Compression modes. Traffic: Allows you to hear traffic broadcasts. With the feature ON, press SEEK or SCAN to find a station ...

Ensure that the disc holder isevenly inserted and at the samelevel as the magazine (A). The unitwill not operate if the disc holder isnot inserted at the same level (B). If your CD changer is located under the rear bench, the followinginstructions apply to load discs: 1. Load the discs into the maga...

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 thunderstor...

CD/CD PLAYER CARE Do: • Handle discs by their edges only. Never touch the playing surface. • Inspect discs before playing. Clean only with an approved CD cleanerand wipe from the center out. Don’t: • Expose discs to direct sunlight or heat sources for extended periodsof time. • Insert more than one ...

HEATER ONLY SYSTEM(IF EQUIPPED) 1. Fan speed adjustment: Controls the volume of air circulated in thevehicle. 2. Temperature selection: Controls the temperature of theairflow in the vehicle. 3. Air flow selections: Controls the direction of the airflow in the vehicle. See the following for a brief d...

Operating tips • To reduce fog build up on the windshield during humid weather, placethe air flow selector in the position. • To reduce humidity build up inside the vehicle: do not drive with theair flow selector in the OFF or MAX A/C position. • Under normal weather conditions, do not leave the air...

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...

Foglamp control (if equipped) The headlamp control also operatesthe foglamps. The foglamps can beturned on only when the headlamp control is in the , or position and the high beams are notturned on. Pull headlamp control towards youto turn foglamps on. The foglampindicator light will illuminate when...

TURN SIGNAL CONTROL • Push down to activate the leftturn signal. • Push up to activate the right turnsignal. COURTESY/READING LAMPS (IF EQUIPPED) The dome lamp lights when thecontrol is in the DOOR (left)position, any door is open, theinstrument panel switch is pushedpast the detent and when any of ...

MAP LAMPS With trip computer Without trip computer To turn on the map lamps, press the control next to each lamp. BULBS Replacing exterior bulbs Check the operation of all the bulbs frequently. Using the right bulbs Replacement bulbs are specified in the chart below. Headlamp bulbsmust be marked wit...

Handle a halogen headlamp bulb carefully and keep out ofchildren’s reach. Grasp the bulb only by its plastic base and do not touch the glass. The oil from your hand could cause the bulb tobreak the next time the headlamps are operated. Install the new bulb(s) in reverse order. Replacing headlamp bul...

MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER Windshield wiper: Rotate the end of the control away from you toincrease the speed of the wipers;rotate towards you to decrease thespeed of the wipers. Windshield washer: Push the end of the stalk: • briefly: causes a single swipe ofthe wipers without washer fluid. • a quick pus...

TILT STEERING WHEEL (IF EQUIPPED) To adjust the steering wheel: 1. Pull and hold the steering wheelrelease control toward you. 2. Move the steering wheel up ordown until you find the desiredlocation. 3. Release the steering wheelrelease control. This will lock thesteering wheel in position. Never ad...

ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED) Lift the mirror cover to turn on thevisor mirror lamps. OVERHEAD CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED) The appearance of your vehicle’s overhead console will vary according toyour option package. Storage compartment (if equipped) Press the OPEN control to open thestorage compa...

5. Place the height adjusters ontothe back of the storagecompartment door. Add as manyadjusters needed to activate thegarage door opener. 6. Close the storage compartmentdoor and press the garage dooropener control to verify that itworks. If not, you may need to addmore adjusters. One-touch moon roo...

To tilt the moon roof: • To tilt into the vent position (when the glass panel is closed), pressand hold the front portion of the moon roof control. To close from thevent position, press and hold the rear portion of the control until theglass panel stops moving. Sliding shade: • The moon roof has a b...

One touch down Allows the driver’s window to openfully without holding the controldown. Press completely down onAUTO and release quickly. Pressagain to stop. Window lock (if equipped) The window lock feature allows onlythe driver to operate the powerwindows. To lock out all the window controlsexcept...

Heated outside mirrors (if equipped) The main mirror glass is heatedautomatically to remove ice, mistand fog and activates when thevehicle is started. Note: The mirrors may be hot to the touch but will not burn. This isa normal condition. The mirror heating elements aredesigned to operate regardless...

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 Use only soft cups in thecupholder. Hard objects can injure you in a collision. CELL PHONE USE The use...

Selectable features English/metric display Press this control to change the tripcomputer display between metricand English units. Mode control Each press of the MODE control willdisplay a different feature as follows: Average fuel economy. The display will indicate the vehicle’saverage fuel economy ...

2. Press the E/M and MODEcontrols simultaneously. The displaywill illuminate the “AVG” indicator.While the indicator is lit, releaseboth controls to reset the averagefuel economy. Fuel range. This function estimates approximately how far you can drive with the fuel remaining in your tank under norma...

TAILGATE LOCK (IF EQUIPPED) Your vehicle may be equipped with atailgate lock designed to preventtheft 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 allowmore room for loading. 1. Lo...

KEYS The key operates all locks on your vehicle. In case of loss, replacementkeys are available from your dealer. You should always carry a second key with you in a safe place in caseyou require it in an emergency. POWER DOOR LOCKS (IF EQUIPPED) Press control to unlock all doors. Press control to lo...

Childproof door locks • When these locks are set, therear doors cannot be opened fromthe inside. • The rear doors can be openedfrom the outside when the doorsare unlocked. The childproof locks are located onrear edge of each rear door andmust be set separately for eachdoor. Setting the lock for one ...

2. Do not wipe off any grease on thebattery terminals on the backsurface of the circuit board. 3. Remove the old battery. 4. Insert the new battery. Refer to the diagram inside the remote entrytransmitter for the correct orientation of the battery. Press the batterydown to ensure that the battery is...

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

Adjusting the front power seat (if equipped) The control is located on the outboard side of the seat cushion. Your vehicle will only be equipped with one of the two controls shown. Press to raise or lower the frontportion of the seat cushion. • Type A • Type B Press to raise or lower the rearportion...

• Type A Press the control to move the seatforward, backward, up or down. • Type B Press the control to move the seatforward or backward. Using the manual lumbar support For more lumbar support, turn thelumbar support control toward thefront of vehicle. For less lumbar support, turn thelumbar suppor...

FOLDING UP THE REAR SEATS (IF EQUIPPED — SUPERCABONLY) The rear seatback has a split 60/40 seat. Each seat cushion can beflipped up into the seatback position. 1. Pull lever to release seat cushion. 2. Rotate seat cushion up until itlocks into vertical storage position. RETURNING THE SEAT TO SEATING...

When to use the 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 automaticlocking mode is not available on the driver safety belt. This mode should be used any time a child safety seat is inst...

How to disengage the automatic locking mode Disconnect the combination lap/shoulder belt and allow it to retractcompletely to disengage the automatic locking mode and activate thevehicle sensitive (emergency) locking mode. After any vehicle collision, the front passenger and rear outboardseat belt s...

In the event of a collision, thecolored label (REPLACE BELT)may become visible. If this occurs, the safety belt must be replaced. Whenever the yellowportion of the label is visible, the safety belt must bereplaced. Failure to follow theseinstructions will affect the performance of the safety beltsan...

The driver and front outboard passenger safety belt system (includingretractors, buckles and height adjusters) must be replaced if the vehicleis involved in a collision that results in the activation of the safety beltpretensioners. Refer to the Safety belt maintenance section in this chapter. Failu...

Position the safety belt height adjusters so that the belt restsacross the middle of your shoulder. Failure to adjust the safety belt properly could reduce the effectiveness of the seat belt andincrease the risk of injury in a collision. Lap belts Adjusting the lap belt The lap belt should fit snugl...

If... Then... The driver’s safety belt is notbuckled before the vehicle hasreached at least 5 km/h (3 mph)and 1-2 minutes have elapsedsince the ignition switch has beenturned to ON... The BeltMinder feature isactivated - the safety belt warninglight illuminates and the warningchime sounds for 6 seco...

Reasons given... Consider... “Safety belts don’t work” Safety belts, when used properly, reduce risk of death to front seat occupants by 45% in cars, and by 60% in light trucks. “Traffic is light” Nearly 1 of 2 deaths occur insingle-vehicle crashes, many when no other vehicles are around. “Belts wri...

The BeltMinder feature can be deactivated/activated by performing thefollowing procedure: Before following the procedure, ensure that the following conditions aremet: • The parking brake is set. • The gearshift is in P (Park) (automatic transmission) or the neutralposition (manual transmission). • T...

8. Confirmation of enabling BeltMinder is provided by: • The safety belt warning light flashing four times per second for threeseconds. • Followed by three seconds with the safety belt warning light off. • Once again, the safety belt warning light will flash four times persecond for three seconds. 9...

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

While the system is designed to help reduce serious injuries, it may alsocause minor abrasions, swelling or temporary hearing loss. Because airbags must inflate rapidly and with considerable force, there is the risk ofdeath or serious injuries such as fractures, facial and eye injuries orinternal in...

Determining if the system is operational The SRS uses a readiness light in the instrument cluster or a tone toindicate the condition of the system. Refer to Air bag readiness section in the Instrument cluster chapter. Routine maintenance of the air bag is not required. A difficulty with the system i...

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 Air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) in this chapter for special instructions about using air bags. Important child restraint precautions You are required by...

Child booster seats Children outgrow a typical convertible or toddler seat when they weigh40 pounds and are around 4 years of age. Although the lap/shoulder beltwill provide some protection, these children are still too small forlap/shoulder belts to fit properly, which could increase the risk of se...

Types of booster seats There are two types of belt-positioning booster seats: • Those that are backless. If your backless booster seat has aremovable shield, remove theshield and use the lap/shoulderbelt. If a seating position has alow seat back and no headrestraint, a backless booster seatmay place...

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

7. Pull the lap belt portion acrossthe child seat toward the buckle andpull up on the shoulder belt whilepushing down with knee on thechild seat. 8. Allow the safety belt to retract toremove any slack in the belt. 9. Before placing the child in theseat, forcibly tilt the seat forwardand back to make...

The SuperCab rear seat has three straps behind the top of the seat backthat function as both routing loops for the tether straps and anchor loops.The tether strap anchors in your vehicle are in the following positions(shown from top view): Attach the tether strap only to the appropriate tether ancho...

STARTING Positions of the ignition 1. ACCESSORY, allows the electricalaccessories such as the radio tooperate while the engine is notrunning. 2. LOCK, locks the steering wheel,automatic transmission gearshiftlever and allows key removal. Forvehicle equipped with a manualtransmission, you must depres...

If starting a vehicle with an automatic transmission: 1. Make sure the parking brake isset. 2. Make sure the gearshift is in P(Park). If starting a vehicle with a manualtransmission: 1. Make sure the parking brake isset. 2. Push the clutch pedal to the floor. 2003 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide...

• Turn the key to 4 (ON) withoutturning the key to 5 (START). Make sure the corresponding lights illuminate or illuminate briefly. If alight fails to illuminate, 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...

BRAKES Occasional brake noise is normal. If a metal-to-metal, continuous grindingor continuous squeal sound is present, the brake linings may be worn-outand should be inspected by a qualified service technician. If the vehiclehas continuous vibration or shudder in the steering wheel while braking,th...

Parking brake To set the parking brake, press theparking brake pedal down until thepedal stops. The BRAKE warning lamp in theinstrument cluster illuminates andremains illuminated until theparking brake is released. Pull the right side of the releaselever to release the parking brake;the release leve...

Your vehicle has larger tires and increased ground clearance, giving thevehicle a higher center of gravity than a passenger car. Vehicles with a higher center of gravity such as utility andfour-wheel drive vehicles handle differently than vehicles with a lower center of gravity. Utility and four-whe...

2 (Second) This position allows for second gear only. • Provides engine braking. • Use to start-up on slippery roads. • To return to (Overdrive), move the gearshift lever into the (Overdrive) position. • Selecting 2 (Second) at higher speeds will cause the transmission todownshift to second gear at ...

D (Overdrive) with Tow/Haul OFF D (Overdrive) with Tow/Haul OFF is the normal driving position for thebest fuel economy. The overdrive function allows automatic upshifts anddownshifts through gears one through five. D (Overdrive) with Tow/Haul ON The Tow/Haul feature improves transmission operation ...

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 braking. • Allows upshifts by moving gearshift lever. • The tran...

To start the vehicle: 1. Make sure the parking brake is fully set. 2. Press the clutch pedal to the floor, then put the gearshift lever in theneutral position. 3. Start the engine, then press the brake pedal and release the parkingbrake. 4. Move the gearshift lever to the desired gear, then slowly r...

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

Removing the key Turn the ignition off, push therelease lever (located above theignition), then turn the key towardyou and remove the key. REVERSE SENSING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) The Reverse Sensing System (RSS) sounds a tone to warn the driver ofobstacles near the rear bumper when the R (Reverse) is s...

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 can be selected when...

Shifting from 4H (4WD High) to 4L (4WD Low) 1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop. 2. Depress the brake. 3. Place the gearshift lever in N (Neutral) (automatic transmission) ordepress the clutch (manual transmission). 4. Move the transfer case shift leverthrough N (Neutral) directly to 4L(4WD Low)...

This position should only be usedwhen towing the vehicle. Do not leave the vehicle unattended with the transfer case in theN (Neutral) position. Always set the parking brake fully and turn off the ignition when leaving the vehicle. Using the electronic shift 4WD system (if equipped) Positions of the...

Shifting from 2WD (2WD High) to 4x4 HIGH (4WD High) Rotate the 4WD control to the4x4 HIGH position at speeds up to88 km/h (55 mph). • The electronic shift 4WDsystem is designed to engage4x4 HIGH (4WD High) whenthe vehicle is moving. Ifshifted to 4x4 HIGH (4WDHIGH) while at complete stop,4x4 may not ...

4. Move the 4WD control to the 4x4LOW position. 5. Hold the shift conditions until theLOW RANGE indicator lightilluminates. 6. If the LOW RANGE indicator light does not illuminate within 15 seconds, drive the vehicle above8 km/h (5 mph), then repeat steps 1through 5 before reporting any shiftconcern...

Vehicles with a higher center of gravity such as utility andfour-wheel drive vehicles handle differently than vehicles with a lower center of gravity. Utility and four-wheel drive vehicles are not designed for cornering at speeds as high as passenger cars any morethan low-slung sports cars are desig...

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...

Once through water, always try the brakes. Wet brakes do not stop thevehicle as effectively as dry brakes. Drying can be improved by movingyour vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the brake pedal. Be cautious of sudden changes in vehicle speed or direction when youare driving in mud. Eve...

When climbing a steep slope or hill,start in a lower gear rather thandownshifting to a lower gear from ahigher gear once the ascent hasstarted. This reduces strain on theengine and the possibility of stalling. If you do stall out, do not try toturn around because you might rollover. It is better to ...

Tires can be damaged during off-road use. For your safety, tires that aredamaged should not be used for highway driving because they are morelikely to blow out or fail. You should carefully observe the recommended tire inflation pressurefound on the safety compliance certification label attached to ...

Failure to maintain your vehicle properly may void the warranty, increaseyour repair cost, reduce vehicle performance and operational capabilitiesand adversely affect driver and passenger safety. Frequent inspection ofvehicle chassis components is recommended if the vehicle is subjected toheavy off-...

Always ensure that the weight of occupants, cargo and equipment iswithin the weight limitations, including both gross vehicle weight andfront and rear gross axle weight rating limits. Note: Do not exceed the GVWR or the GAWR specified on the certification label. Exceeding any vehicle weight rating l...

Preparing to tow Use the proper equipment for towing a trailer and make sure it isproperly attached to your vehicle. See your dealer or a reliable trailerdealer if you require assistance. Hitches Do not use hitches that clamp onto the vehicle’s bumper or attach to theaxle. You must distribute the lo...

Do not connect a trailer’s hydraulic brake system directly to yourvehicle’s brake system. Your vehicle may not have enough braking power and your chances of having a collision greatly increase. The braking system of the tow vehicle is rated for operation at theGVWR not GCWR. Trailer lamps Trailer la...

Trailer towing tips • Practice turning, stopping and backing up before starting on a trip toget the feel of the vehicle trailer combination. When turning, makewider turns so the trailer wheels will clear curbs and other obstacles. • Allow more distance for stopping with a trailer attached. • The tra...

• Maximum speed is 56 km/h (35 mph). • Maximum distance is 80 km (50 miles). If a distance of 80 km (50 miles) or a speed of 56 km/h (35 mph) mustbe exceeded, you must disconnect the driveshaft. Ford recommends thedriveshaft be removed/installed only by a qualified technician. See yourlocal dealer f...

The TARC is the weight of the permanently attached equipment that canbe added to the vehicle without violating the vehicle’s Safety ComplianceCertification. This includes the snowplow mounting hardware but doesnot include the removable portion of the snowplow assembly. Installing the snowplow Read t...

Note: Do not exceed the GVWR or the GAWR specified on the certification label. Removing snowplow After removing a snowplow from the vehicle, ensure the vehicle’s fronttoe alignment and front ride height are within specification (reset ifrequired). Snowplowing with your air bag-equipped vehicle Your ...

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 New Vehicle Limited...

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

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

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

Spare tire information Your vehicle may be equipped with a spare tire that can be used aseither a spare or a regular tire. The spare tire is not equipped with wheeltrim. The wheel trim from the original wheel/tire may be used on thespare. If your vehicle is equipped with 4WD, a spare tire of a diffe...

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

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

The following steps apply to F350 Chassis Cab F450/F550 only: 12. Slide the notched end of thejack handle over the release valveand use the handle to slide the jackunder the vehicle. Make sure thevalve is closed by turning itclockwise. 13. Position the jack according tothe following guides: • Front ...

The following steps apply to all vehicles: 19. Remove the jack and fullytighten the lug nuts in the ordershown. 20. Stow the flat tire. Refer to Stowing the spare tire if the vehicle is equipped with a spare tirecarrier. 21. Stow the jack, jack handle andlug wrench. Make sure the jack 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. Batteries contain sulfuric acid which can burn skin, eyes andclothing, if contacted. Do not attempt to push-start your vehicle. A...

Connecting the jumper cables 1. Connect the positive (+) jumper 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 (+)termi...

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 ...

3. Once the disabled vehicle has been started, run both engines for anadditional three minutes before disconnecting the jumper cables. Removing the jumper cables Remove the jumper cables in the reverse order that they wereconnected. 1. Remove the jumper cable from the ground metal surface. Note: In ...

3. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of the boostervehicle’s battery. 4. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of thedisabled vehicle’s battery. After the disabled vehicle has been started and the jumper cablesremoved, allow it to idle for several minutes so the...

WRECKER TOWING If you need to have your vehicle towed, contact a professional towingservice or, if you are a member of a roadside assistance program, yourroadside assistance service provider. On 4x2 vehicles, it is acceptable to tow the vehicle with the front wheelson the ground and the rear wheels ...

An alternative for towing a 4x4 vehicle (with gasoline engine only) with a manual 4WD system is to: • put the transfer case in neutral, then put the 4WD shift lever in N(Neutral). • unlock the front hub locks (refer to Four wheel drive [4WD] Operation [if equipped] in the Driving chapter). • lift th...

GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED At home Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada have authorized dealerships toservice your vehicle. It is preferred that you return to the authorizeddealer where your vehicle was purchased when warranty repairs areneeded. However, you may also take your vehicle to another...

In the United States, a warranty dispute must be submitted to theDispute Settlement Board before taking action under the Magnuson-MossWarranty Act, or to the extent allowed by state law, before pursuingreplacement or repurchase remedies provided by certain state laws. Thisdispute handling procedure ...

Making a decision Board members review all available information related to eachcomplaint, including oral presentations, and arrive at a fair and impartialdecision. Board review may be terminated at any time by either party. Every effort is made to decide the case within 40 days of the date thatall ...

In the CAMVAP program, impartial third-party arbitrators conducthearings at mutually convenient times and places in an informalenvironment. These impartial arbitrators review the positions of theparties, make decisions and, when appropriate, render awards to resolvedisputes. CAMVAP decisions are fas...

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

PAINT CHIPS Your dealer has touch-up paint and sprays to match your vehicle’s color.Take your color code (printed on a sticker in the driver’s door jam) toyour dealer to ensure you get the correct color. • Remove particles such as bird droppings, tree sap, insect deposits, tarspots, road salt and in...

• Cover the highlighted areas to prevent water damage when cleaningthe engine. • 5.4L V8/6.8L V10 gasoline engines PLASTIC (NON-PAINTED) EXTERIOR PARTS Use only approved products to clean plastic parts. These products areavailable from your dealer. • For routine cleaning, use Motorcraft Detail Wash ...

INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CLUSTER LENS Clean the instrument panel with a damp cloth, then dry with a dry cloth. • Avoid cleaners or polish that increase the gloss of the upper portion ofthe instrument panel. The dull finish in this area helps protect thedriver from undesirable windshield reflection. Do n...

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

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

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

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

IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT 5.4L V8/6.8L V10 gasoline engines Refer to the 6.0 Liter Power Stroke Direct Injection Turbo Diesel Owner’s Guide Supplement for diesel engine component locations. 1. Engine oil dipstick 2. Clutch fluid reservoir (manual transmission) 3. Brake fluid r...

WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID Add fluid to fill the reservoir if thelevel is low. In very cold weather, donot fill the reservoir completely. Only use a washer fluid that meetsFord specification WSB-M8B16–A2.Refer to Lubricant specifications in this chapter. State or local regulations on volatile organic c...

5. Locate and carefully remove theengine oil level indicator (dipstick). 6. Wipe the indicator clean. Insert the indicator fully, then remove itagain. • If the oil level is between the MIN and MAX marks, the oil level is acceptable. DO NOT ADD OIL. • If the oil level is below the MINmark, add enough...

3. Recheck the engine oil level. Make sure the oil level is not above theMAX mark on the engine oil level indicator (dipstick). 4. Install the indicator and ensure it is fully seated. 5. Fully install the engine oil filler cap by turning the filler cap clockwise1/4 of a turn until three clicks are h...

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

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

• Always dispose of automotivebatteries in a responsible manner.Follow your local authorizedstandards for disposal. Call yourlocal authorized recycling centerto find out more about recyclingautomotive batteries. ENGINE COOLANT Checking engine coolant The concentration and level of engine coolant sho...

When the engine is cold, check thelevel of the engine coolant in thereservoir. • The engine coolant should be at the “cold fill level” or within the “coldfill range” as listed on the engine coolant reservoir (depending uponapplication). • Refer to the Scheduled Maintenance Guide for service interval...

Do not put engine coolant in the windshield washer fluidcontainer. If sprayed on the windshield, engine coolant could make it difficult to see through the windshield. • Add Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant(yellow-colored), VC-7–A (VC-7–B in Oregon), meeting FordSpecification WSS-M97B51–A1. Not...

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 turn cap counterclockwise (left) until pressure begins to release. 3. Step back while the pres...

Fill your engine coolant reservoir as outlined in Adding engine coolant in this chapter. 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%. • ...

5. Re-start the engine and take your vehicle to a service facility. Driving the vehicle without repairing the engine problemincreases the chance of engine damage. Take your vehicle to aservice facility as soon as possible. WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE FUELS Important safety precautions Do n...

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 itstops. 3. Pull to remove the cap from the fuel filler pipe. 4. To install the cap,...

If you have run out of fuel: • You may need to cycle the ignition from OFF to ON several times afterrefueling, to allow the fuel system to pump the fuel from the tank tothe engine. • Your “Service Engine Soon” indicator may come on. For moreinformation on the “Service Engine Soon” indicator, refer t...

For consistent results when filling the fuel tank: • Turn the engine/ignition switch to the off position prior to refueling,an error in the reading will result if the engine is left running. • Use the same filling rate setting (low — medium — high) each timethe tank is filled. • Allow no more than 2...

• Adding certain accessories to your vehicle (for example bugdeflectors, rollbars/light bars, running boards, ski/luggage racks) mayreduce fuel economy. • Using fuel blended with alcohol may lower fuel economy. • Fuel economy may decrease with lower temperatures during the first12–16 km (8–10 miles)...

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 specificationESA-M6C25–A. Refer to Lubricant Specifications in this chapter. Brake fluid is toxic. If brake fluid co...

TRANSMISSION FLUID Checking automatic transmission fluid (if equipped) Refer to your scheduled maintenance guide for scheduled intervals forfluid checks and changes. Your transmission does not consume fluid.However, the fluid level should be checked if the transmission is notworking properly, i.e., ...

If an overfill occurs, excess fluidshould be removed by a qualifiedtechnician. An overfill condition oftransmission fluid may causeshift and/or engagementconcerns and/or possibledamage. Do not use supplemental transmission fluid additives, treatments orcleaning agents. The use of these materials may...

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...

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

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 filterelement listed. Refer to Motorcraft Part Numbers . Note: Do not start your engine with the air cle...

The traction grade assigned to this tire is based onstraight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning or peak traction characteristics. Temperature A B C The temperature grades are A (the highest), B and C, representing thetire’s resistance to the gene...

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...

• DRW – Six tire rotation If your vehicle is equipped with dualrear wheels it is recommended thatfront and rear tires (in pairs) berotated only side to side, with therear tires maintaining originalvehicle position. After tire rotation,inflation pressures must be adjustedfor the tires new positions i...

Make sure that all replacement tires are of the same size, type,speed rating, load-carrying capacity and tread design (e.g., “All Terrain”, “Touring”, etc.), as originally offered by Ford. Do not replace your tires with “high performance” tires or largersize tires. Failure to follow these precaution...

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

REFILL CAPACITIES Fluid Ford Part Name Application Capacity Front axle Hypoid Gear OilSAE 90 F-250/350(Dana 60 axle) 2.7L (5.8 pints) F-350/450/550(Dana 60 axle) 2.7L (5.8 pints) Rear axle 1,2 Motorcraft SAE75W-140 SyntheticRear AxleLubricant F-250 /350(10.50 inchaxle) 3.3L (6.9 pints) Motorcraft SA...

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

Item Ford partname orequivalent Ford partnumber Fordspecification Engine oil Motorcraft SAE5W-20 PremiumSynthetic BlendMotor Oil (US)Motorcraft SAE5W-20 SuperPremium MotorOil (Canada) XO-5W20-QSP(US)CXO-5W20–LSP12(Canada) WSS-M2C153-Hand APICertificationMark Hinges, latches,striker plates,fuel fille...

ENGINE DATA Engine* 5.4L V8 engine 6.8L V10 engine Cubic inches 330 415 Required fuel 87 octane 87 octane Firing order 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8 1-6-5-10-2-7-3-8-4-9 Spark plug gap 1.3-1.4 mm(0.052-0.056 inch) 1.3-1.4 mm(0.052-0.056 inch) Ignition system Coil on plug Coil on plug Compression ratio 9.0:1 9.0:1...

Vehicle identification number (VIN) The vehicle identification number isattached to a metal tag and islocated on the driver sideinstrument panel. (Please note thatin the graphic XXXX isrepresentative of your vehicleidentification number.) 1. World manufacturer identifier 2. Brake type and gross vehi...

FORD ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE A wide selection of genuine Ford accessories are available for yourvehicle through your local authorized Ford, Lincoln, Mercury or Ford ofCanada dealer. These quality accessories have been specificallyengineered to fulfill your automotive needs; they are custom desi...

A Accessory delay ..........................53 Air bag supplemental restraintsystem ..........................................90 and child safety seats ..............92description ................................90disposal ......................................94driver air bag .........................

filter, specifications ........220, 253recommendations ...................220refill capacities ........................254specifications ..................257, 260 Exhaust fumes ..........................114 F Fail safe cooling ........................227 Fluid capacities .........................25...