Driving Your SUV or Truck 2nd Printing
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...operational capabilities and adversely affect driver and passenger safety. Any modifications to a vehicle that you take extra precautions, such as lift kits or stabilizer bars) or using replacement parts not equivalent to the original factory equipment because these modifications can make modifications...high load (for proper maintenance instructions and schedules. 20 Frequent inspection of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. Ford recommends that raise the center of gravity can affect the safety of your vehicle. Refer to induce vehicle rollover. Do not make...
...operational capabilities and adversely affect driver and passenger safety. Any modifications to a vehicle that you take extra precautions, such as lift kits or stabilizer bars) or using replacement parts not equivalent to the original factory equipment because these modifications can make modifications...high load (for proper maintenance instructions and schedules. 20 Frequent inspection of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. Ford recommends that raise the center of gravity can affect the safety of your vehicle. Refer to induce vehicle rollover. Do not make...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 2nd Printing (Spanish)
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...induce vehicle rollover. Refer to provide safe, predictable performance and durable load carrying capability. Do not use "aftermarket lift kits" or other suspension modifications. Ford recommends that raise the center of gravity can affect the safety of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and...'s Guide" and "Service Guide" for example, roof racks). Do not make it easier to heavy off-road usage. "Aftermarket lift kits" could adversely affect the vehicle's handling characteristics, which could result in an increased risk of loss of your vehicle. Maintenance and...
...induce vehicle rollover. Refer to provide safe, predictable performance and durable load carrying capability. Do not use "aftermarket lift kits" or other suspension modifications. Ford recommends that raise the center of gravity can affect the safety of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and...'s Guide" and "Service Guide" for example, roof racks). Do not make it easier to heavy off-road usage. "Aftermarket lift kits" could adversely affect the vehicle's handling characteristics, which could result in an increased risk of loss of your vehicle. Maintenance and...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 5th Printing
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... information. that externally mounted spare tire is recommended that the following basic maintenance checks and inspections be performed at 5,000 Miles: ❑ Adjust clutch by lifting pedal. (manual transmission Mustang only - and lubricate all interior and exterior lights. and clean body and door drain holes. engine oil fluid level. windshield washer...
... information. that externally mounted spare tire is recommended that the following basic maintenance checks and inspections be performed at 5,000 Miles: ❑ Adjust clutch by lifting pedal. (manual transmission Mustang only - and lubricate all interior and exterior lights. and clean body and door drain holes. engine oil fluid level. windshield washer...
Warranty Guide 5th Printing
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... windstorm, lightening, hail • earthquake • freezing, water or flood • stone chips, scratches (some examples are not limited to lift kits, oversized tires, roll bars, cellular phones, alarm systems, automatic starting systems and performance-enhancing powertrain components Damage Caused by use and/or .... Examples include, but not limited to exhaust and intake systems) • the installation or use of Ford Motor Company, if the non-Ford part fails or causes a Ford part to fail. • tampering with the vehicle, tampering with the emissions systems or with the other...
... windstorm, lightening, hail • earthquake • freezing, water or flood • stone chips, scratches (some examples are not limited to lift kits, oversized tires, roll bars, cellular phones, alarm systems, automatic starting systems and performance-enhancing powertrain components Damage Caused by use and/or .... Examples include, but not limited to exhaust and intake systems) • the installation or use of Ford Motor Company, if the non-Ford part fails or causes a Ford part to fail. • tampering with the vehicle, tampering with the emissions systems or with the other...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED) Lift the mirror cover to normal overdrive mode. Press the transmission control switch again to return to turn on the door to the Driving chapter. The ...) The appearance of your vehicle's overhead console will vary according to your vehicle, the transmission will automatically return to secure sunglasses or a similar object. 54 2004 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) For additional information about the gearshift and the transmission control switch operation refer...
ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED) Lift the mirror cover to normal overdrive mode. Press the transmission control switch again to return to turn on the door to the Driving chapter. The ...) The appearance of your vehicle's overhead console will vary according to your vehicle, the transmission will automatically return to secure sunglasses or a similar object. 54 2004 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) For additional information about the gearshift and the transmission control switch operation refer...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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Disconnect the other cable. 4. Lift right side off of its hinge. 6. Driver Controls Tailgate removal Your tailgate is removable to pry the spring clip (on each connector) past the head of the support screw. Use a screwdriver to allow more room for loading. 1. Lift left side off of its hinge. To install, follow the removal procedures in reverse order. 74 2004 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Lower the tailgate. 2. Lift tailgate to a 45 degree angle. 5. Disconnect cable. 3.
Disconnect the other cable. 4. Lift right side off of its hinge. 6. Driver Controls Tailgate removal Your tailgate is removable to pry the spring clip (on each connector) past the head of the support screw. Use a screwdriver to allow more room for loading. 1. Lift left side off of its hinge. To install, follow the removal procedures in reverse order. 74 2004 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Lower the tailgate. 2. Lift tailgate to a 45 degree angle. 5. Disconnect cable. 3.
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... Seating and Safety Restraints SEATING Notes: Reclining the seatback can be moved up and down. Lift the head restraint so that it is located directly or as close to that it is to lower head restraint. 85 2004 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Push ...control to help limit head motion in the event of these head restraints is located directly behind your head or as close as possible. To properly adjust your head restraints, lift the head restraint ...
... Seating and Safety Restraints SEATING Notes: Reclining the seatback can be moved up and down. Lift the head restraint so that it is located directly or as close to that it is to lower head restraint. 85 2004 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Push ...control to help limit head motion in the event of these head restraints is located directly behind your head or as close as possible. To properly adjust your head restraints, lift the head restraint ...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... seat up to recline the seat. • Push down the lever located at the side of the seatback to quickly fold the seatback forward. 86 2004 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Ensure the seat is relatched into place. • Pull the handle on the... the seat cushion to recline the seatback and to return the seat to the upright position. 40/20/40 split bench seat (if equipped) • Lift the track release bar to move the seat forward or backward. Seating and Safety Restraints Full bench seat (if equipped) •...
... seat up to recline the seat. • Push down the lever located at the side of the seatback to quickly fold the seatback forward. 86 2004 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Ensure the seat is relatched into place. • Pull the handle on the... the seat cushion to recline the seatback and to return the seat to the upright position. 40/20/40 split bench seat (if equipped) • Lift the track release bar to move the seat forward or backward. Seating and Safety Restraints Full bench seat (if equipped) •...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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To gain access to the storage compartment in the upright position. The lid cannot be opened in your armrest, lift the latch to a center seatback. 87 2004 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Seating and Safety Restraints 40/20/40 front seat armrest and console (if equipped) To release the armrest, pull forward on the strap and pull the armrest down. Lift up armrest to return it to open the lid.
To gain access to the storage compartment in the upright position. The lid cannot be opened in your armrest, lift the latch to a center seatback. 87 2004 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Seating and Safety Restraints 40/20/40 front seat armrest and console (if equipped) To release the armrest, pull forward on the strap and pull the armrest down. Lift up armrest to return it to open the lid.
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... seatback to quickly fold the seatback forward. Seating and Safety Restraints Captain's chair (if equipped) • Lift the bar to raise or lower the front portion of the seat cushion. • Type A • Type B 88 2004 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Make sure that the...
... seatback to quickly fold the seatback forward. Seating and Safety Restraints Captain's chair (if equipped) • Lift the bar to raise or lower the front portion of the seat cushion. • Type A • Type B 88 2004 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Make sure that the...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... help provide a good shoulder belt fit. To improve the fit of both the lap and shoulder belt on children who have outgrown child safety seats, Ford Motor Company recommends use booster seats from the time they outgrow the toddler seat until you can be used until they weigh 40 pounds (18... belt portion of a combination lap and shoulder belt can answer YES to fit properly, which could increase the risk of a belt-positioning booster. They lift the child up so that the lap belt rests low across the hips? 115 2004 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
... help provide a good shoulder belt fit. To improve the fit of both the lap and shoulder belt on children who have outgrown child safety seats, Ford Motor Company recommends use booster seats from the time they outgrow the toddler seat until you can be used until they weigh 40 pounds (18... belt portion of a combination lap and shoulder belt can answer YES to fit properly, which could increase the risk of a belt-positioning booster. They lift the child up so that the lap belt rests low across the hips? 115 2004 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... which allows the wheels to brake yet continue to roll so that originally provided by Ford Motor Company, it can affect the safety and performance of your vehicle, which could ... on the rear tires. In emergency stopping situations, avoid locking of vehicle control. These "aftermarket lift kits" could adversely affect the vehicle's handling characteristics, which could lead to slide and swing around...as in an increased risk of loss of vehicle control or rollover and serious injury. 158 2004 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Make sure...
... which allows the wheels to brake yet continue to roll so that originally provided by Ford Motor Company, it can affect the safety and performance of your vehicle, which could ... on the rear tires. In emergency stopping situations, avoid locking of vehicle control. These "aftermarket lift kits" could adversely affect the vehicle's handling characteristics, which could lead to slide and swing around...as in an increased risk of loss of vehicle control or rollover and serious injury. 158 2004 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Make sure...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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...vehicle have the tire demounted and inspected in the tread grooves. Do not exceed the Ford Motor Company recommended pressure even if it more likely to provide predictable performance whether loaded... or pickup box cover). Check tire pressure with a high load or device (such as lift kits or stabilizer bars) or by using replacement parts not equivalent to maintain your vehicle properly... to the original factory equipment. For your repair cost, reduce vehicle performance and operational capabilities 159 2004 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) If one ...
...vehicle have the tire demounted and inspected in the tread grooves. Do not exceed the Ford Motor Company recommended pressure even if it more likely to provide predictable performance whether loaded... or pickup box cover). Check tire pressure with a high load or device (such as lift kits or stabilizer bars) or by using replacement parts not equivalent to maintain your vehicle properly... to the original factory equipment. For your repair cost, reduce vehicle performance and operational capabilities 159 2004 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) If one ...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... (4x4) • Rear 14. Remove the lug nuts with a pressure release valve that prevents lifting loads which exceed the jack's rated capacity. 16. Opening the release valve slowly will provide a more controlled rate of descent. 209 2004 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Hydraulic jacks are...
... (4x4) • Rear 14. Remove the lug nuts with a pressure release valve that prevents lifting loads which exceed the jack's rated capacity. 16. Opening the release valve slowly will provide a more controlled rate of descent. 209 2004 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Hydraulic jacks are...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... position prior to towing. • On manual transfer case vehicles, the shift lever is recommended that your roadside assistance service provider. However, a wheel lift or slingbelt may be towed with flatbed equipment with T-hooks. On 4x4 vehicles it is acceptable to tow the vehicle with the front wheels on... ground. • On Electronic Shift-On-the-Fly (ESOF) vehicles, the 4WD control switch is turned to the 2WD position prior to towing. 217 2004 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) On 4x2 vehicles, it is in the 2WD position and the wheel ...
... position prior to towing. • On manual transfer case vehicles, the shift lever is recommended that your roadside assistance service provider. However, a wheel lift or slingbelt may be towed with flatbed equipment with T-hooks. On 4x4 vehicles it is acceptable to tow the vehicle with the front wheels on... ground. • On Electronic Shift-On-the-Fly (ESOF) vehicles, the 4WD control switch is turned to the 2WD position prior to towing. 217 2004 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) On 4x2 vehicles, it is in the 2WD position and the wheel ...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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...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 T-hooks. Have your tow truck operator refer to Four wheel drive [4WD] operation [if equipped] ...front hub locks (refer to this manual for proper hook-up and towing procedures for your vehicle. 218 2004 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Ford Motor Company produces a towing manual for all authorized tow truck operators. Roadside Emergencies An alternative for towing ...
...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 T-hooks. Have your tow truck operator refer to Four wheel drive [4WD] operation [if equipped] ...front hub locks (refer to this manual for proper hook-up and towing procedures for your vehicle. 218 2004 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Ford Motor Company produces a towing manual for all authorized tow truck operators. Roadside Emergencies An alternative for towing ...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... • Automatic transmission: 1. OPENING THE HOOD 1. Inside the vehicle, pull the hood release handle located under the right center of the instrument panel. Lift the hood until the lift cylinders hold it while the engine is running. Slide the handle to P (Park). 2. Go to the front of the vehicle and release the... place the gearshift in N (Neutral). 2. HOOD 2. Block the wheels. Maintenance and Specifications Working with the air cleaner removed and do not remove it open. 237 2004 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
... • Automatic transmission: 1. OPENING THE HOOD 1. Inside the vehicle, pull the hood release handle located under the right center of the instrument panel. Lift the hood until the lift cylinders hold it while the engine is running. Slide the handle to P (Park). 2. Go to the front of the vehicle and release the... place the gearshift in N (Neutral). 2. HOOD 2. Block the wheels. Maintenance and Specifications Working with the air cleaner removed and do not remove it open. 237 2004 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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...corners. Because your eyes when working near the battery to protect against possible splashing of your hands on transmission operation after handling. Lift the battery with a battery carrier or with your vehicle may need to be adversely affected until it reaches normal operating temperature....off all accessories and start the engine. 3. If acid is eventually relearned. 243 2004 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Maintenance and Specifications When lifting a plastic-cased battery, excessive pressure on and allow the engine to relearn its ...
...corners. Because your eyes when working near the battery to protect against possible splashing of your hands on transmission operation after handling. Lift the battery with a battery carrier or with your vehicle may need to be adversely affected until it reaches normal operating temperature....off all accessories and start the engine. 3. If acid is eventually relearned. 243 2004 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Maintenance and Specifications When lifting a plastic-cased battery, excessive pressure on and allow the engine to relearn its ...