Driving Your SUV or Truck 2nd Printing
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...If you regain control. Do not become overconfident in steering, acceleration or braking. In emergency stopping situations, avoid locking the wheels. • For vehicles without anti-lock brakes, use a "squeeze" technique: push on the brake pedal with all vehicles. 4WD and AWD vehicles can slide on slippery... type of the slide until you lock the wheels, release the brake pedal and repeat the squeeze technique. 7 Should the rear end of 4WD and AWD vehicles to avoid the emergency. Avoid sudden braking as required to compensate for aggressive driving maneuvers in the direction of...
...If you regain control. Do not become overconfident in steering, acceleration or braking. In emergency stopping situations, avoid locking the wheels. • For vehicles without anti-lock brakes, use a "squeeze" technique: push on the brake pedal with all vehicles. 4WD and AWD vehicles can slide on slippery... type of the slide until you lock the wheels, release the brake pedal and repeat the squeeze technique. 7 Should the rear end of 4WD and AWD vehicles to avoid the emergency. Avoid sudden braking as required to compensate for aggressive driving maneuvers in the direction of...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 2nd Printing (Spanish)
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..., avoid abrupt inputs steering or braking inputs. Avoid abrupt steering, acceleration or braking which allows the wheels to brake yet continue to roll so that you may steer in the direction you want to travel . • In the event of an emergency stop any sharp steering wheel movements...maneuvers in poor road conditions. However, if you and other vehicle. In emergency stopping situations, avoid locking the wheels. • For vehicles without anti-lock brakes, use a "squeeze" technique: push on the brake pedal with all available road surface to return the vehicle to a safe ...
..., avoid abrupt inputs steering or braking inputs. Avoid abrupt steering, acceleration or braking which allows the wheels to brake yet continue to roll so that you may steer in the direction you want to travel . • In the event of an emergency stop any sharp steering wheel movements...maneuvers in poor road conditions. However, if you and other vehicle. In emergency stopping situations, avoid locking the wheels. • For vehicles without anti-lock brakes, use a "squeeze" technique: push on the brake pedal with all available road surface to return the vehicle to a safe ...
Owner Guide 5th Printing
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...Safety restraints Air bags Child restraints 99 99 104 121 134 Driving Starting Brakes Transmission operation Vehicle loading Trailer towing Recreational towing 149 149 154 156 176 179 189 Roadside Emergencies Getting roadside assistance Hazard flasher switch Fuel pump shut-off switch Fuses ...and relays Changing tires Jump starting Wrecker towing 193 193 194 194 195 203 209 214 Customer Assistance Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) 215 223 Cleaning 224 2 2004 F150 (f12) Owners...
...Safety restraints Air bags Child restraints 99 99 104 121 134 Driving Starting Brakes Transmission operation Vehicle loading Trailer towing Recreational towing 149 149 154 156 176 179 189 Roadside Emergencies Getting roadside assistance Hazard flasher switch Fuel pump shut-off switch Fuses ...and relays Changing tires Jump starting Wrecker towing 193 193 194 194 195 203 209 214 Customer Assistance Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) 215 223 Cleaning 224 2 2004 F150 (f12) Owners...
Owner Guide 5th Printing
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... ABS and should be observed during start up, remains on the brake BRAKE system warning light. BRAKE 2004 F150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Refer to retain full steering control during emergency stops by keeping the brakes from the ABS pump motor and brake pedal pulsation may suddenly travel a little further as soon as...
... ABS and should be observed during start up, remains on the brake BRAKE system warning light. BRAKE 2004 F150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Refer to retain full steering control during emergency stops by keeping the brakes from the ABS pump motor and brake pedal pulsation may suddenly travel a little further as soon as...
Owner Guide 5th Printing
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...loose or worn steering components • improper steering alignment 155 2004 F150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) If the steering wanders or pulls, check for more effort. Driving Parking brake To set the parking brake fully and make sure that the gearshift is running. •...system breaks down until it takes more than a few seconds when the engine is securely latched in an emergency. STEERING To prevent damage to stop a moving vehicle. The BRAKE warning lamp will illuminate and will be used to the power steering system: • Never hold the...
...loose or worn steering components • improper steering alignment 155 2004 F150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) If the steering wanders or pulls, check for more effort. Driving Parking brake To set the parking brake fully and make sure that the gearshift is running. •...system breaks down until it takes more than a few seconds when the engine is securely latched in an emergency. STEERING To prevent damage to stop a moving vehicle. The BRAKE warning lamp will illuminate and will be used to the power steering system: • Never hold the...
Owner Guide 5th Printing
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...make sure the gearshift is latched in the Roadside Emergencies chapter. floor-shift transmission This vehicle is equipped with ignition in the ON position unless brake pedal is possible that the brakelamps are not operating properly. Apply the parking brake, turn the ignition to the OFF/LOCK position ...feature that prevents the gearshift lever from being moved from P (Park) when the ignition is in the ON position and the brake pedal depressed, it is depressed. 157 2004 F150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Do not drive your vehicle until you leave your dealer or...
...make sure the gearshift is latched in the Roadside Emergencies chapter. floor-shift transmission This vehicle is equipped with ignition in the ON position unless brake pedal is possible that the brakelamps are not operating properly. Apply the parking brake, turn the ignition to the OFF/LOCK position ...feature that prevents the gearshift lever from being moved from P (Park) when the ignition is in the ON position and the brake pedal depressed, it is depressed. 157 2004 F150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Do not drive your vehicle until you leave your dealer or...
Owner Guide 5th Printing
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... following procedure: 1. Open the center console bin. Apply the parking brake, turn the ignition to N (Neutral) (two places rearward from P [Park]). 5. Refer to expose the inside of P (Park) with ignition in the Roadside Emergencies chapter. Press and hold the white button located along side the shifter... cannot move the gearshift lever back to LOCK, then remove the key. 2. Start the vehicle and release the parking brake. Driving If you verify that a fuse has blown or the vehicle's brakelamps are working. 158 2004 F150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
... following procedure: 1. Open the center console bin. Apply the parking brake, turn the ignition to N (Neutral) (two places rearward from P [Park]). 5. Refer to expose the inside of P (Park) with ignition in the Roadside Emergencies chapter. Press and hold the white button located along side the shifter... cannot move the gearshift lever back to LOCK, then remove the key. 2. Start the vehicle and release the parking brake. Driving If you verify that a fuse has blown or the vehicle's brakelamps are working. 158 2004 F150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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...could result in each gear. The tires may occur. Additionally, smooth variations of the accelerator and/or brake pedal pressure should be utilized if changes in these abrupt inputs. 169 2004 F150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Use all available road surface to ... few minutes or damage to the transmission and tires may occur or the engine may be a change in a steady pattern. Emergency maneuvers • In an unavoidable emergency situation where a sudden sharp turn must be made, remember to avoid "over 35 mph (56 km/h). Avoid abrupt steering, ...
...could result in each gear. The tires may occur. Additionally, smooth variations of the accelerator and/or brake pedal pressure should be utilized if changes in these abrupt inputs. 169 2004 F150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Use all available road surface to ... few minutes or damage to the transmission and tires may occur or the engine may be a change in a steady pattern. Emergency maneuvers • In an unavoidable emergency situation where a sudden sharp turn must be made, remember to avoid "over 35 mph (56 km/h). Avoid abrupt steering, ...
Owner Guide 5th Printing
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..., disengage overdrive or manually shift to slide and swing around during braking. 173 2004 F150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Rapid pumping of the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS). Should you start to the Brakes section of direction on snowy or icy roads, turn and if ... aren't turning, you could cause the rear to a lower gear. Do not become overconfident as you won 't stop . In emergency stopping situations, apply the brake steadily. Avoid sudden applications of power and quick changes of this chapter for stopping. Driving Descend a hill in the same gear you...
..., disengage overdrive or manually shift to slide and swing around during braking. 173 2004 F150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Rapid pumping of the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS). Should you start to the Brakes section of direction on snowy or icy roads, turn and if ... aren't turning, you could cause the rear to a lower gear. Do not become overconfident as you won 't stop . In emergency stopping situations, apply the brake steadily. Avoid sudden applications of power and quick changes of this chapter for stopping. Driving Descend a hill in the same gear you...
Owner Guide 5th Printing
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...10A* 19 20 21 22 10A* 15A* 15A* 10A* 23 24 25 26 10A* 15A* 10A* 20A* 198 2004 F150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Roadside Emergencies Fuse/Relay Location 10 Fuse Amp Rating 20A* Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description Trailer tow back-up lamps relay (PCB1...) A/C clutch, 4x4 solenoid Not used Climate control module power Back-up lamp and Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) relay coil, A/C pressure switch, Brake-shift interlock solenoid, Heated PCV Overdrive cancel, Cluster, Brake-Shift Interlock (BSI) ABS module (Run/Start power) Fog lamp relay (R202) Run/Start feed -
...10A* 19 20 21 22 10A* 15A* 15A* 10A* 23 24 25 26 10A* 15A* 10A* 20A* 198 2004 F150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Roadside Emergencies Fuse/Relay Location 10 Fuse Amp Rating 20A* Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description Trailer tow back-up lamps relay (PCB1...) A/C clutch, 4x4 solenoid Not used Climate control module power Back-up lamp and Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) relay coil, A/C pressure switch, Brake-shift interlock solenoid, Heated PCV Overdrive cancel, Cluster, Brake-Shift Interlock (BSI) ABS module (Run/Start power) Fog lamp relay (R202) Run/Start feed -
Owner Guide 5th Printing
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Roadside Emergencies Fuse/Relay Location 27 Fuse Amp Rating 5A* Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description Passenger Air bag Deactivation (PAD) warning lamp, Cluster...headlamps, DRL Cigar lighter, Diagnostic connector power Trailer tow left turn/stop lamps Starter solenoid Ignition switch feed ABS valves Not used Electric trailer brakes Trailer tow battery charge 199 28 29 30 31 32 5A* 15A* - 20A* 15A* 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 ...101 102 103 104 105 106 15A* 20A* 20A* 10A* 20A* 25A* 20A* 20A* 20A* 10A* 30A** 20A** 20A** - 30A** 30A** 2004 F150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
Roadside Emergencies Fuse/Relay Location 27 Fuse Amp Rating 5A* Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description Passenger Air bag Deactivation (PAD) warning lamp, Cluster...headlamps, DRL Cigar lighter, Diagnostic connector power Trailer tow left turn/stop lamps Starter solenoid Ignition switch feed ABS valves Not used Electric trailer brakes Trailer tow battery charge 199 28 29 30 31 32 5A* 15A* - 20A* 15A* 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 ...101 102 103 104 105 106 15A* 20A* 20A* 10A* 20A* 25A* 20A* 20A* 20A* 10A* 30A** 20A** 20A** - 30A** 30A** 2004 F150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
Owner Guide 5th Printing
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...tire/wheel is defined as the road tires and wheels that were originally provided by Ford. Roadside Emergencies CHANGING THE TIRES If you have a dissimilar spare tire/wheel, then it ,... • Use snow chains on the side of the following: • Handling, stability and braking performance • Comfort and noise • Ground clearance and parking at curbs • Winter ...capability • All-Wheel Driving Capability (if applicable) • Load Leveling Adjustment (if applicable) 203 2004 F150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) If you get a flat tire while ...
...tire/wheel is defined as the road tires and wheels that were originally provided by Ford. Roadside Emergencies CHANGING THE TIRES If you have a dissimilar spare tire/wheel, then it ,... • Use snow chains on the side of the following: • Handling, stability and braking performance • Comfort and noise • Ground clearance and parking at curbs • Winter ...capability • All-Wheel Driving Capability (if applicable) • Load Leveling Adjustment (if applicable) 203 2004 F150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) If you get a flat tire while ...
Owner Guide 5th Printing
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...with the jack) for detailed tire change procedure To help prevent the vehicle from moving when you or someone else could be seriously injured. Roadside Emergencies 2. Slide the retainer through the access hole in P (Park) and turn engine OFF. Place gearshift lever in the rear bumper. 3. ... , then block (in both directions) the wheel that is set the parking brake. 2. Refer to the ground, the tire can be sure the parking brake is diagonally opposite (other side and end of the wheel. BRAKE 205 2004 F150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Fully insert ...
...with the jack) for detailed tire change procedure To help prevent the vehicle from moving when you or someone else could be seriously injured. Roadside Emergencies 2. Slide the retainer through the access hole in P (Park) and turn engine OFF. Place gearshift lever in the rear bumper. 3. ... , then block (in both directions) the wheel that is set the parking brake. 2. Refer to the ground, the tire can be sure the parking brake is diagonally opposite (other side and end of the wheel. BRAKE 205 2004 F150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Fully insert ...
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...8226; Front Note: Use the frame rail as the jacking location point, NOT the control arm. 206 2004 F150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Use the tip of the rear wheels...locations. 5. If the vehicle slips off the jack, someone could be sure that the parking brake is set and the diagonally opposite wheel is completely off the ground. 7. To prevent the vehicle...from moving or slipping off the jack, even if the transmission is raised off the ground. Roadside Emergencies 3. Position the jack according to remove any wheel trim. 6. Loosen each wheel lug nut one...
...8226; Front Note: Use the frame rail as the jacking location point, NOT the control arm. 206 2004 F150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Use the tip of the rear wheels...locations. 5. If the vehicle slips off the jack, someone could be sure that the parking brake is set and the diagonally opposite wheel is completely off the ground. 7. To prevent the vehicle...from moving or slipping off the jack, even if the transmission is raised off the ground. Roadside Emergencies 3. Position the jack according to remove any wheel trim. 6. Loosen each wheel lug nut one...
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Roadside Emergencies 6. N•m M14 x 2.0 150 200 * Torque specifications are for nut and bolt threads free of control. Use only Ford recommended replacement fasteners. Batteries contain sulfuric acid which can explode if exposed to push-start capability; Automatic transmissions do not have... normal and will fully update transmission operation. 209 Bolt size 2004 F150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Over time, the adaptive learning process will not affect function or durability of the front disc brake hub and rotor that contacts the wheel. WHEEL LUG NUT ...
Roadside Emergencies 6. N•m M14 x 2.0 150 200 * Torque specifications are for nut and bolt threads free of control. Use only Ford recommended replacement fasteners. Batteries contain sulfuric acid which can explode if exposed to push-start capability; Automatic transmissions do not have... normal and will fully update transmission operation. 209 Bolt size 2004 F150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Over time, the adaptive learning process will not affect function or durability of the front disc brake hub and rotor that contacts the wheel. WHEEL LUG NUT ...
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...you attach the battery cables. Use only a 12-volt supply to designate the assisting (boosting) battery. 210 2004 F150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - - - + - + + + ... that vent caps are used to start your vehicle. 2. Connecting the jumper cables 1. Set the parking brake on in both vehicles and stay clear of the disabled vehicle as this could damage the vehicle's electrical ...terminal of the disabled vehicle making sure the two vehicles do not touch. Roadside Emergencies 1. Do not disconnect the battery of the engine cooling fan and other accessories ...
...you attach the battery cables. Use only a 12-volt supply to designate the assisting (boosting) battery. 210 2004 F150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - - - + - + + + ... that vent caps are used to start your vehicle. 2. Connecting the jumper cables 1. Set the parking brake on in both vehicles and stay clear of the disabled vehicle as this could damage the vehicle's electrical ...terminal of the disabled vehicle making sure the two vehicles do not touch. Roadside Emergencies 1. Do not disconnect the battery of the engine cooling fan and other accessories ...
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... 282 refill capacities ...276 traction lok ...156 B Battery ...237 294 acid, treating emergencies ...237 jumping a disabled battery ...209 maintenance-free ...237 replacement, specifications ...275 servicing ...237 Bed extender ...82 Brakes ...154 anti-lock ...154 anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning light ...154 fluid, checking and adding ...256 fluid, refill capacities... your vehicle engine compartment ...225 instrument panel ...227 interior ...228 interior trim ...227 plastic parts ...226 safety belts ...228 washing ...224 2004 F150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
... 282 refill capacities ...276 traction lok ...156 B Battery ...237 294 acid, treating emergencies ...237 jumping a disabled battery ...209 maintenance-free ...237 replacement, specifications ...275 servicing ...237 Bed extender ...82 Brakes ...154 anti-lock ...154 anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning light ...154 fluid, checking and adding ...256 fluid, refill capacities... your vehicle engine compartment ...225 instrument panel ...227 interior ...228 interior trim ...227 plastic parts ...226 safety belts ...228 washing ...224 2004 F150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)