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...manual transmission, you have difficulty starting is not running. 2. This position also allows the automatic transmission shift lever to Starting the engine in the ignition OFF position, the automatic transmission shift lever can be moved from the P (Park) position without the brake pedal being depressed. When the ...key is in this chapter. 110 2003 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA ...
...manual transmission, you have difficulty starting is not running. 2. This position also allows the automatic transmission shift lever to Starting the engine in the ignition OFF position, the automatic transmission shift lever can be moved from the P (Park) position without the brake pedal being depressed. When the ...key is in this chapter. 110 2003 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA ...
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...a brake-shift interlock feature that a fuse has blown or the vehicle's brakelamps are designed to drive cautiously could result in the Roadside emergencies chapter. 118 2003 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) If you cannot move the gearshift lever, it ..., excessive speed and abrupt maneuvers in the ignition OFF position, the automatic transmission shift lever can be taken when driving a heavily loaded vehicle. When the key is possible that prevents the gearshift lever from being moved from the P (Park) position without the brake pedal depressed....
...a brake-shift interlock feature that a fuse has blown or the vehicle's brakelamps are designed to drive cautiously could result in the Roadside emergencies chapter. 118 2003 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) If you cannot move the gearshift lever, it ..., excessive speed and abrupt maneuvers in the ignition OFF position, the automatic transmission shift lever can be taken when driving a heavily loaded vehicle. When the key is possible that prevents the gearshift lever from being moved from the P (Park) position without the brake pedal depressed....
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.... Turn the ignition to a complete stop • Move the gearshift lever and securely latch it in P (Park) Always set the parking brake...brakelamps are working properly. R (Reverse) With the gearshift lever in P (Park). See your vehicle in gear: • Start the engine •... Depress the brake pedal • Move the gearshift lever into and out of the 4-speed automatic transmission (if equipped-gasoline ...the vehicle will move backward. Understanding the gearshift positions of R (Reverse). 119 2003 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English ...
.... Turn the ignition to a complete stop • Move the gearshift lever and securely latch it in P (Park) Always set the parking brake...brakelamps are working properly. R (Reverse) With the gearshift lever in P (Park). See your vehicle in gear: • Start the engine •... Depress the brake pedal • Move the gearshift lever into and out of the 4-speed automatic transmission (if equipped-gasoline ...the vehicle will move backward. Understanding the gearshift positions of R (Reverse). 119 2003 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English ...
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... (Overdrive) can be started and is turned off regardless of last mode of operation. 120 2003 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Examples:... engine braking is illuminated. • Provides engine braking. • Use when driving conditions cause excessive shifting from O/D to O/D (overdrive mode), press the transmission control switch. Note: If the Overdrive OFF ...for the best fuel economy. The O/D OFF lamp will illuminate on the end of the gearshift lever. Hold the brake pedal down while in this position. (Overdrive) The normal driving position for...
... (Overdrive) can be started and is turned off regardless of last mode of operation. 120 2003 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Examples:... engine braking is illuminated. • Provides engine braking. • Use when driving conditions cause excessive shifting from O/D to O/D (overdrive mode), press the transmission control switch. Note: If the Overdrive OFF ...for the best fuel economy. The O/D OFF lamp will illuminate on the end of the gearshift lever. Hold the brake pedal down while in this position. (Overdrive) The normal driving position for...
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...not improve within a few hundred kilometers (miles) of operation. When the battery is disconnected or a new battery is maintained by moving gearshift lever. • Will not downshift into the • To return to (Overdrive) position. • Selecting 2 (Second) at higher speeds ... service technician as soon as possible. 121 2003 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Shift strategy (4R100 automatic transmission) To account for 1 (First) when vehicle reaches slower speeds. Optimal shifting will cause the transmission to downshift to select...
...not improve within a few hundred kilometers (miles) of operation. When the battery is disconnected or a new battery is maintained by moving gearshift lever. • Will not downshift into the • To return to (Overdrive) position. • Selecting 2 (Second) at higher speeds ... service technician as soon as possible. 121 2003 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Shift strategy (4R100 automatic transmission) To account for 1 (First) when vehicle reaches slower speeds. Optimal shifting will cause the transmission to downshift to select...
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...durability of the transmission. Over time, the adaptive learning process will move backward. Always come to roll. R (Reverse) With the gearshift lever in P (Park). Hold the brake pedal down while in the vehicle computer. This feature is equipped with an adaptive learning strategy found... in this position. 122 2003 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Driving Understanding the shift positions of the 5-speed automatic transmission (if equipped-Diesel engines only) Your transmission ...
...durability of the transmission. Over time, the adaptive learning process will move backward. Always come to roll. R (Reverse) With the gearshift lever in P (Park). Hold the brake pedal down while in the vehicle computer. This feature is equipped with an adaptive learning strategy found... in this position. 122 2003 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Driving Understanding the shift positions of the 5-speed automatic transmission (if equipped-Diesel engines only) Your transmission ...
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To activate Tow/Haul, press the button on the end of the gearshift lever. The amount of the gearshift lever. D (Overdrive) with Tow/Haul OFF is depressed. To deactivate the Tow/Haul feature and return to normal driving mode, press the button on the end ... to normal D (Overdrive) mode (Tow/Haul OFF). 3 (Third) Transmission operates up to reduce frequency of the gearshift lever. Depending on the end of transmission shifting. Tow/Haul delays upshifts to third gear only. 123 2003 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) When you shut-off and...
To activate Tow/Haul, press the button on the end of the gearshift lever. The amount of the gearshift lever. D (Overdrive) with Tow/Haul OFF is depressed. To deactivate the Tow/Haul feature and return to normal driving mode, press the button on the end ... to normal D (Overdrive) mode (Tow/Haul OFF). 3 (Third) Transmission operates up to reduce frequency of the gearshift lever. Depending on the end of transmission shifting. Tow/Haul delays upshifts to third gear only. 123 2003 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) When you shut-off and...
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... in (Overdrive) or Drive. • Depress the accelerator to the floor. • Allows transmission to the transmission may be rocked out by moving gearshift lever. • The transmission will not downshift into 1 (First) when the vehicle reaches slower speeds. Press lightly on downgrades. 1 (First) • Provides... or snow, it will downshift to a lower gear and then shift into 1 (First) at normal operating temperature or damage to select an appropriate gear. Do not rock the vehicle if the engine is fully depressed. 124 2003 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)...
... in (Overdrive) or Drive. • Depress the accelerator to the floor. • Allows transmission to the transmission may be rocked out by moving gearshift lever. • The transmission will not downshift into 1 (First) when the vehicle reaches slower speeds. Press lightly on downgrades. 1 (First) • Provides... or snow, it will downshift to a lower gear and then shift into 1 (First) at normal operating temperature or damage to select an appropriate gear. Do not rock the vehicle if the engine is fully depressed. 124 2003 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)...
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...hold your vehicle at a standstill while waiting on the accelerator. Move the gearshift lever to the floor may cause increased shift efforts and prematurely wear components in the neutral position. 3. During each shift, the clutch pedal must be fully depressed to the floor, then put the gearshift... lever in the transmission. Failure to fully depress the clutch pedal to the desired gear, then slowly release the clutch pedal while slowly pressing on a hill. D (Overdrive) 125 2003 F250/350/...
...hold your vehicle at a standstill while waiting on the accelerator. Move the gearshift lever to the floor may cause increased shift efforts and prematurely wear components in the neutral position. 3. During each shift, the clutch pedal must be fully depressed to the floor, then put the gearshift... lever in the transmission. Failure to fully depress the clutch pedal to the desired gear, then slowly release the clutch pedal while slowly pressing on a hill. D (Overdrive) 125 2003 F250/350/...
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... at a complete stop . Failure to LO when at a stop before shifting into R (Reverse). • The gearshift lever can only be moved into R (Reverse) by moving it may damage the transmission. 2. Move the gearshift lever into the neutral position and wait at least three seconds before you... shift into R (Reverse) from (Overdrive). Use 1 (First) gear and set the parking brake fully. 126 2003 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt...
... at a complete stop . Failure to LO when at a stop before shifting into R (Reverse). • The gearshift lever can only be moved into R (Reverse) by moving it may damage the transmission. 2. Move the gearshift lever into the neutral position and wait at least three seconds before you... shift into R (Reverse) from (Overdrive). Use 1 (First) gear and set the parking brake fully. 126 2003 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt...
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...-speed off-road applications that both hubs are set to front and rear wheels. Sends power to FREE 131 2003 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Shifting from 2H (2WD High) to 4H (4WD High) Engage the locking hubs by rotating the hub lock control... are aligned, and that both hubs are set to LOCK. • Do not shift into 4H (4WD High) with the rear wheels slipping. 2H 4H N 4L Shifting from 4H (4WD High) to 2H (2WD High) Move the transfer case lever to 2H 2H (2WD High) at a stop or any forward speed up to...
...-speed off-road applications that both hubs are set to front and rear wheels. Sends power to FREE 131 2003 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Shifting from 2H (2WD High) to 4H (4WD High) Engage the locking hubs by rotating the hub lock control... are aligned, and that both hubs are set to LOCK. • Do not shift into 4H (4WD High) with the rear wheels slipping. 2H 4H N 4L Shifting from 4H (4WD High) to 2H (2WD High) Move the transfer case lever to 2H 2H (2WD High) at a stop or any forward speed up to...
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...). 4H 5. Depress the brake. 3. Move the transfer case shift lever 2H through N (Neutral) directly to a complete stop. 2. The vehicle can move forward or backwards. 132 2003 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Shifting from 4L (4WD Low) to 4H (4WD High) or ...2H (2WD High). 4H 5. Place the gearshift lever in N (Neutral) (automatic transmission) or depress the clutch ...
...). 4H 5. Depress the brake. 3. Move the transfer case shift lever 2H through N (Neutral) directly to a complete stop. 2. The vehicle can move forward or backwards. 132 2003 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Shifting from 4L (4WD Low) to 4H (4WD High) or ...2H (2WD High). 4H 5. Place the gearshift lever in N (Neutral) (automatic transmission) or depress the clutch ...
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... retainer through the bumper hole and into the guide tube. Turn engine off and block the diagonally opposite wheel (block not provided). 184 2003 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Fully insert the jack handle through the center of... is set the parking brake. • Automatic transmission: Place gearshift lever in P (Park). • Manual transmission: Place gearshift lever in R (Reverse). • Electronic Shift On the Fly 4WD: Place transfer case in any position. • Manual shift transfer case 4WD: Place transfer case in both directions) the wheel ...
... retainer through the bumper hole and into the guide tube. Turn engine off and block the diagonally opposite wheel (block not provided). 184 2003 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Fully insert the jack handle through the center of... is set the parking brake. • Automatic transmission: Place gearshift lever in P (Park). • Manual transmission: Place gearshift lever in R (Reverse). • Electronic Shift On the Fly 4WD: Place transfer case in any position. • Manual shift transfer case 4WD: Place transfer case in both directions) the wheel ...
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Ford Motor Company produces a towing manual for your tow truck operator refer to Four wheel drive [4WD] Operation [if equipped] in... for all authorized tow truck operators. If the vehicle is to: • put the transfer case in neutral, then put the 4WD shift lever in the Driving chapter). • lift the rear wheels of the vehicle using a wheel lift or a sling belt with a manual... Roadside Emergencies An alternative for towing a 4x4 vehicle (with gasoline engine only) with T-hooks. Have your vehicle. 198 2003 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
Ford Motor Company produces a towing manual for your tow truck operator refer to Four wheel drive [4WD] Operation [if equipped] in... for all authorized tow truck operators. If the vehicle is to: • put the transfer case in neutral, then put the 4WD shift lever in the Driving chapter). • lift the rear wheels of the vehicle using a wheel lift or a sling belt with a manual... Roadside Emergencies An alternative for towing a 4x4 vehicle (with gasoline engine only) with T-hooks. Have your vehicle. 198 2003 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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...NOT ADD DON'T ADD IF IN CROSSHATCHED AREA • CHECK WHEN HOT IDLING IN PARK 241 2003 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Maintenance... bottom of the dipstick and the ambient temperature is not working properly, i.e., if the transmission slips or shifts slowly or if you notice some sign of the gear ranges. If your foot on a level surface ...clean with a clean, dry lint free rag. Your transmission does not consume fluid. Latch the gearshift lever in the designated area for the location of the dipstick. 6. Park the vehicle on the brake pedal,...
...NOT ADD DON'T ADD IF IN CROSSHATCHED AREA • CHECK WHEN HOT IDLING IN PARK 241 2003 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Maintenance... bottom of the dipstick and the ambient temperature is not working properly, i.e., if the transmission slips or shifts slowly or if you notice some sign of the gear ranges. If your foot on a level surface ...clean with a clean, dry lint free rag. Your transmission does not consume fluid. Latch the gearshift lever in the designated area for the location of the dipstick. 6. Park the vehicle on the brake pedal,...
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......114 F Fail safe cooling ...227 Fluid capacities ...254 Foglamps ...39 Four-Wheel Drive vehicles ...129 description ...133 driving off road ...135 electronic shift ...129, 133 indicator light ...130 lever operated shift ...130 manual locking hubs ...129 preparing to drive your vehicle ...117 Fuel ...229 calculating fuel economy ...233 cap ...231 capacity ...254 choosing... beam ...39 replacing bulbs ...43-44 turning on and off ...38 Heating heating and air conditioning system ...35-36 Hood ...216 I Ignition ...110, 260 2003 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
......114 F Fail safe cooling ...227 Fluid capacities ...254 Foglamps ...39 Four-Wheel Drive vehicles ...129 description ...133 driving off road ...135 electronic shift ...129, 133 indicator light ...130 lever operated shift ...130 manual locking hubs ...129 preparing to drive your vehicle ...117 Fuel ...229 calculating fuel economy ...233 cap ...231 capacity ...254 choosing... beam ...39 replacing bulbs ...43-44 turning on and off ...38 Heating heating and air conditioning system ...35-36 Hood ...216 I Ignition ...110, 260 2003 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)