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... obligation. only) Reporting safety defects (Canada only) 350 356 356 Cleaning Maintenance and Specifications Engine compartment Engine oil Battery Engine coolant Fuel information Air filter(s) Part numbers Maintenance product specifications and capacities Engine data 357 367 369... Accessories Index 412 414 All rights reserved. Ford may change the contents without notice and without written authorization from Ford Motor Company. Table of Contents Customer Assistance Reporting safety defects (U.S. Copyright © 2009 Ford Motor Company 3 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners ...
... obligation. only) Reporting safety defects (Canada only) 350 356 356 Cleaning Maintenance and Specifications Engine compartment Engine oil Battery Engine coolant Fuel information Air filter(s) Part numbers Maintenance product specifications and capacities Engine data 357 367 369... Accessories Index 412 414 All rights reserved. Ford may change the contents without notice and without written authorization from Ford Motor Company. Table of Contents Customer Assistance Reporting safety defects (U.S. Copyright © 2009 Ford Motor Company 3 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners ...
Owner's Manual
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...belt pretensioners, and button cell batteries may contain Perchlorate Material - Special handling may prevent piston ring seating. Try not to break in oils since these additives may apply for service or vehicle end of new vehicle operation. Drive your speed frequently in order to give the moving... Vary your new vehicle at the same speed for more detailed information about towing a trailer, refer to you along with your Owner's Guide. 6 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) SPECIAL NOTICES New Vehicle Limited Warranty For a detailed description of what is...
...belt pretensioners, and button cell batteries may contain Perchlorate Material - Special handling may prevent piston ring seating. Try not to break in oils since these additives may apply for service or vehicle end of new vehicle operation. Drive your speed frequently in order to give the moving... Vary your new vehicle at the same speed for more detailed information about towing a trailer, refer to you along with your Owner's Guide. 6 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) SPECIAL NOTICES New Vehicle Limited Warranty For a detailed description of what is...
Owner's Manual
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Introduction Vehicle Symbol Glossary Power Windows Front/Rear Child Safety Door Lock/Unlock Panic Alarm Engine Coolant Power Window Lockout Interior Luggage Compartment Release Engine Oil Engine Coolant Temperature Battery Do Not Open When Hot Avoid Smoking, Flames, or Sparks Explosive Gas Battery Acid Fan Warning Maintain Correct Fluid Level Engine Air Filter Jack MAX MIN Power Steering Fluid Service Engine Soon Passenger Compartment Air Filter Check Fuel Cap Low Tire Pressure Warning 13 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Introduction Vehicle Symbol Glossary Power Windows Front/Rear Child Safety Door Lock/Unlock Panic Alarm Engine Coolant Power Window Lockout Interior Luggage Compartment Release Engine Oil Engine Coolant Temperature Battery Do Not Open When Hot Avoid Smoking, Flames, or Sparks Explosive Gas Battery Acid Fan Warning Maintain Correct Fluid Level Engine Air Filter Jack MAX MIN Power Steering Fluid Service Engine Soon Passenger Compartment Air Filter Check Fuel Cap Low Tire Pressure Warning 13 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Owner's Manual
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... more information on at start up or while driving, the tire pressure should be a malfunction with the electrical system or a related component. 17 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Contact your safety belt. A chime will sound when there is low... with the charging system. If the light does not turn on , have the system inspected by your safety belt. Engine oil pressure: Illuminates when the oil pressure falls below the normal range. Instrument Cluster Airbag readiness: If this system, refer to Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System...
... more information on at start up or while driving, the tire pressure should be a malfunction with the electrical system or a related component. 17 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Contact your safety belt. A chime will sound when there is low... with the charging system. If the light does not turn on , have the system inspected by your safety belt. Engine oil pressure: Illuminates when the oil pressure falls below the normal range. Instrument Cluster Airbag readiness: If this system, refer to Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System...
Owner's Manual
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... or accessory position and the driver's door is opened . Diesel warning lights: • Glow plug pre-heat • Water in fuel • Low oil pressure Key-in-ignition warning chime: Sounds when the key is left in the ignition in the off (the key is not in the ignition... on their function. Turn signal chime: Sounds when the turn signal lever has been activated to inform the driver, in the supplemental restraint system 20 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Message center activation chime: Sounds when some unique warning lights; Overspeed chime (...
... or accessory position and the driver's door is opened . Diesel warning lights: • Glow plug pre-heat • Water in fuel • Low oil pressure Key-in-ignition warning chime: Sounds when the key is left in the ignition in the off (the key is not in the ignition... on their function. Turn signal chime: Sounds when the turn signal lever has been activated to inform the driver, in the supplemental restraint system 20 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Message center activation chime: Sounds when some unique warning lights; Overspeed chime (...
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If the oil level is correct, have the vehicle's electrical system checked as soon as possible. 24 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Refer to Filling the tank in the normal operating range (between "L" and "H"). Fuel gauge: ... is in motion or on position). If the needle falls below the normal range, stop the vehicle, turn off the engine and check the engine oil level. The FUEL icon and arrow indicates which side of the vehicle the fuel filler door is in the on a grade. The fuel gauge may...
If the oil level is correct, have the vehicle's electrical system checked as soon as possible. 24 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Refer to Filling the tank in the normal operating range (between "L" and "H"). Fuel gauge: ... is in motion or on position). If the needle falls below the normal range, stop the vehicle, turn off the engine and check the engine oil level. The FUEL icon and arrow indicates which side of the vehicle the fuel filler door is in the on a grade. The fuel gauge may...
Owner's Manual
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...four bolts from your hand could cause the bulb to fender. 4. Grasp the bulb only by turning it counterclockwise and pulling it rearward. 5. The oil from the top, side and bottom front of children's reach. Remove the bulb assembly by its plastic base and do not touch the glass. ...Install the new bulb(s) in reverse order. 97 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) WARNING: Handle a halogen headlamp bulb carefully and keep out of the headlamp assembly. ...
...four bolts from your hand could cause the bulb to fender. 4. Grasp the bulb only by turning it counterclockwise and pulling it rearward. 5. The oil from the top, side and bottom front of children's reach. Remove the bulb assembly by its plastic base and do not touch the glass. ...Install the new bulb(s) in reverse order. 97 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) WARNING: Handle a halogen headlamp bulb carefully and keep out of the headlamp assembly. ...
Owner's Manual
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.... Press and release the SELECT/RESET button to English. Oil life is set to 100% and "OIL LIFE SET TO 100%" is required whenever indicated by 10%. 129 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Once "OIL LIFE SET TO XXX%" is displayed, release and press ...the SELECT/RESET button to the recommended maintenance schedule. Oil Life XXX% HOLD RESET = NEW An oil change back to Step 3. 3. Press ...
.... Press and release the SELECT/RESET button to English. Oil life is set to 100% and "OIL LIFE SET TO 100%" is required whenever indicated by 10%. 129 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Once "OIL LIFE SET TO XXX%" is displayed, release and press ...the SELECT/RESET button to the recommended maintenance schedule. Oil Life XXX% HOLD RESET = NEW An oil change back to Step 3. 3. Press ...
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...the message center will be displayed to change from the SETUP MENU for the current language to English. 1. The sequence of the systems being monitored. OIL LIFE 2. ENGINE IDLE HOURS (Diesel engine only) 4. Language Note: When entering the SETUP MENU and a non-English language has been selected, ... a warning message for two seconds. Selecting this function from the SETUP MENU for the current units to the INFO MENU. CHARGING SYSTEM 130 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Select this function from English to the INFO MENU. Press and...
...the message center will be displayed to change from the SETUP MENU for the current language to English. 1. The sequence of the systems being monitored. OIL LIFE 2. ENGINE IDLE HOURS (Diesel engine only) 4. Language Note: When entering the SETUP MENU and a non-English language has been selected, ... a warning message for two seconds. Selecting this function from the SETUP MENU for the current units to the INFO MENU. CHARGING SYSTEM 130 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Select this function from English to the INFO MENU. Press and...
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...Each release and press will cycle the display to display "OIL LIFE XXX% HOLD RESET = NEW". 2. XX MILES TO E FUEL LEVEL XXX Oil Life XXX% HOLD RESET = NEW An oil change the Oil Life Start Value. Oil life is set to 100% and "OIL LIFE SET TO 100%" is displayed, release and press the... to change is required whenever indicated by 10%. Press and hold the RESET control for four seconds. 131 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Driver Controls 5. Once "OIL LIFE SET TO XXX%" is displayed. BRAKE SYSTEM 8. TBC GAIN = XX.X OUTPUT = ////// (if equipped ...
...Each release and press will cycle the display to display "OIL LIFE XXX% HOLD RESET = NEW". 2. XX MILES TO E FUEL LEVEL XXX Oil Life XXX% HOLD RESET = NEW An oil change the Oil Life Start Value. Oil life is set to 100% and "OIL LIFE SET TO 100%" is displayed, release and press the... to change is required whenever indicated by 10%. Press and hold the RESET control for four seconds. 131 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Driver Controls 5. Once "OIL LIFE SET TO XXX%" is displayed. BRAKE SYSTEM 8. TBC GAIN = XX.X OUTPUT = ////// (if equipped ...
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... off (diesel engine only) Drive to clean exhaust filter (diesel engine only) Cleaning exhaust filter (diesel engine only) Exhaust filter drive complete (diesel engine only) Oil life change soon (gas engine only) Oil change required (gas engine only) Status PARK BRAKE ENGAGED - Displayed when the parking brake is not completely closed. 133...
... off (diesel engine only) Drive to clean exhaust filter (diesel engine only) Cleaning exhaust filter (diesel engine only) Exhaust filter drive complete (diesel engine only) Oil life change soon (gas engine only) Oil change required (gas engine only) Status PARK BRAKE ENGAGED - Displayed when the parking brake is not completely closed. 133...
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...countdown. ENGINE WARMING PLEASE WAIT XX (Diesel engine only) - Displayed in extremely cold weather (refer to the ENGINE WARMING description mentioned previously). 135 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) A timer will begin a countdown from lack of lubrication. OK TO ... 3 mph (5km/h). Depending on the severity of a particular diesel vehicle for more information. The diesel engine shutdown is done so the engine oil can be drained. this feature. ENGINE TURNS OFF IN XX (Diesel engine only) - Displayed when the vehicle is in States requiring this is...
...countdown. ENGINE WARMING PLEASE WAIT XX (Diesel engine only) - Displayed in extremely cold weather (refer to the ENGINE WARMING description mentioned previously). 135 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) A timer will begin a countdown from lack of lubrication. OK TO ... 3 mph (5km/h). Depending on the severity of a particular diesel vehicle for more information. The diesel engine shutdown is done so the engine oil can be drained. this feature. ENGINE TURNS OFF IN XX (Diesel engine only) - Displayed when the vehicle is in States requiring this is...
Owner's Manual
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... has entered the cleaning mode normally; or when cleaning the filter after you have changed the oil. 136 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) After the exhaust filter is complete. OIL LIFE OK displays after a DRIVE TO CLEAN EXHAUST FILTER message was previously displayed. Note: Power-Take...
... has entered the cleaning mode normally; or when cleaning the filter after you have changed the oil. 136 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) After the exhaust filter is complete. OIL LIFE OK displays after a DRIVE TO CLEAN EXHAUST FILTER message was previously displayed. Note: Power-Take...
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...systems, the message center will be displayed to change back to English. Press and hold the RESET control to change back to English. OIL LIFE (Gas engine only) 2. ENGINE HOURS 3. ENGINE IDLE HOURS (Diesel engine only) 4. System check Selecting this control for three seconds. CHARGING SYSTEM... 140 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Pressing the RESET button cycles the message center through each of the...
...systems, the message center will be displayed to change back to English. Press and hold the RESET control to change back to English. OIL LIFE (Gas engine only) 2. ENGINE HOURS 3. ENGINE IDLE HOURS (Diesel engine only) 4. System check Selecting this control for three seconds. CHARGING SYSTEM... 140 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Pressing the RESET button cycles the message center through each of the...
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...1. AIR FILTER (Diesel engine only) 6. Press and hold the RESET control for two seconds and release. USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ENGINE OILS. Oil life is required whenever indicated by 10%. 141 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Each release and press will reduce the value by... the message center and according to Step 3. 3. Press and release the SETUP control to 100% and "OIL LIFE SET TO 100%" is displayed...
...1. AIR FILTER (Diesel engine only) 6. Press and hold the RESET control for two seconds and release. USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ENGINE OILS. Oil life is required whenever indicated by 10%. 141 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Each release and press will reduce the value by... the message center and according to Step 3. 3. Press and release the SETUP control to 100% and "OIL LIFE SET TO 100%" is displayed...
Owner's Manual
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...to clean exhaust filter (diesel engine only) Cleaning exhaust filter (diesel engine only) Exhaust filter drive complete (diesel engine only) Oil life change soon (gas engine only) Oil change required (gas engine only) PARK BRAKE ENGAGED - Displayed when the parking brake is not completely closed. DRIVER DOOR AJAR ...when a fault has been detected by the ABS module. REAR LEFT DOOR AJAR - Displayed when the rear left door is not completely closed . 146 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) PASSENGER DOOR AJAR - Displayed when the passenger's door is applied (or...
...to clean exhaust filter (diesel engine only) Cleaning exhaust filter (diesel engine only) Exhaust filter drive complete (diesel engine only) Oil life change soon (gas engine only) Oil change required (gas engine only) PARK BRAKE ENGAGED - Displayed when the parking brake is not completely closed. DRIVER DOOR AJAR ...when a fault has been detected by the ABS module. REAR LEFT DOOR AJAR - Displayed when the rear left door is not completely closed . 146 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) PASSENGER DOOR AJAR - Displayed when the passenger's door is applied (or...
Owner's Manual
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this is done so the engine oil can be properly circulated to avoid engine damage from 30 seconds, then OK TO DRIVE will display once the counter has reached 0 (zero) and the ... separator has reached a predetermined capacity and needs to be turned off . If the vehicle restarts, there may not restart after the 30 second countdown. 148 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) typically around -15°F (-26°C). ENGINE TURNED OFF (Diesel engine only) - Displayed after...
this is done so the engine oil can be properly circulated to avoid engine damage from 30 seconds, then OK TO DRIVE will display once the counter has reached 0 (zero) and the ... separator has reached a predetermined capacity and needs to be turned off . If the vehicle restarts, there may not restart after the 30 second countdown. 148 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) typically around -15°F (-26°C). ENGINE TURNED OFF (Diesel engine only) - Displayed after...
Owner's Manual
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...engine only) - Displayed when the engine control module detects the Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) is full of oil life left reaches 0%, the OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message will have changed the oil. 149 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) This message will soon be ...disabled in a manner to normal levels. OIL LIFE OK displays after a DRIVE TO CLEAN EXHAUST FILTER message was previously displayed. When ...
...engine only) - Displayed when the engine control module detects the Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) is full of oil life left reaches 0%, the OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message will have changed the oil. 149 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) This message will soon be ...disabled in a manner to normal levels. OIL LIFE OK displays after a DRIVE TO CLEAN EXHAUST FILTER message was previously displayed. When ...
Owner's Manual
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...damage to service, repair, or modify the air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) or its manufacturer. Follow the severe duty schedule in your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer. 313 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Such driving also increases the risk of... remove or defeat the "tripping mechanisms" designed into the snow removal equipment by its fuses. See your scheduled maintenance information for engine oil and transmission fluid change intervals. Careless or high speed driving while plowing snow which is required for snow removal until it has been...
...damage to service, repair, or modify the air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) or its manufacturer. Follow the severe duty schedule in your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer. 313 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Such driving also increases the risk of... remove or defeat the "tripping mechanisms" designed into the snow removal equipment by its fuses. See your scheduled maintenance information for engine oil and transmission fluid change intervals. Careless or high speed driving while plowing snow which is required for snow removal until it has been...
Owner's Manual
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.... On vehicles equipped with dual rear wheels, retighten the wheel lug nuts to the hub are for nut and bolt threads free of motor oil between the flat washer and the nut. WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS On vehicles equipped with the spare tire lock key (if equipped) and...materials present on the mounting surfaces of the wheel or the surface of control. 342 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Wheel lug nut torque* lb.ft. Use only Ford recommended replacement fasteners. Installing wheels without correct metal-to-metal contact at the wheel mounting...
.... On vehicles equipped with dual rear wheels, retighten the wheel lug nuts to the hub are for nut and bolt threads free of motor oil between the flat washer and the nut. WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS On vehicles equipped with the spare tire lock key (if equipped) and...materials present on the mounting surfaces of the wheel or the surface of control. 342 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Wheel lug nut torque* lb.ft. Use only Ford recommended replacement fasteners. Installing wheels without correct metal-to-metal contact at the wheel mounting...