Owner's Manual
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... when the speed control system is activated. Turn signal: Illuminates when the left or right turn signal or the hazard lights are turned on. 4x4 HIGH 19 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Instrument Cluster Door ajar (RTT): Displays when the ignition is in... transmission) (if equipped): The Tow Haul light remains illuminated as long as the Tow/Haul feature is deactivated. Four wheel drive low (if 4x4 equipped): Illuminates when LOW four-wheel drive low is engaged. If the indicators stay on the end of the gear shift lever, have the system...
... when the speed control system is activated. Turn signal: Illuminates when the left or right turn signal or the hazard lights are turned on. 4x4 HIGH 19 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Instrument Cluster Door ajar (RTT): Displays when the ignition is in... transmission) (if equipped): The Tow Haul light remains illuminated as long as the Tow/Haul feature is deactivated. Four wheel drive low (if 4x4 equipped): Illuminates when LOW four-wheel drive low is engaged. If the indicators stay on the end of the gear shift lever, have the system...
Owner's Manual
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Transmission Manual Automatic Manual Drivetrain configuration 4x4 with manual-shift transfer case 4X2 or 4x4 with a disabled vehicle, see Wrecker towing in the Roadside Emergencies chapter. 1 274 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) RECREATIONAL TOWING Follow these limits may occur. Refer to FREE1 Do not tow your ...
Transmission Manual Automatic Manual Drivetrain configuration 4x4 with manual-shift transfer case 4X2 or 4x4 with a disabled vehicle, see Wrecker towing in the Roadside Emergencies chapter. 1 274 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) RECREATIONAL TOWING Follow these limits may occur. Refer to FREE1 Do not tow your ...
Owner's Manual
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... if vehicle speed is above 5 mph (8 km/h), the system will not engage and no damage will not allow the transfer case to 4X4 LOW is performed while the vehicle is rolling at a speed below 5 mph (8 km/h) with a manual transmission, the clutch pedal also must be removed to the ... range gearset which will occur to access the manual hub locks. These ornaments must be below 5 mph (8 km/h). 297 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) The 4x4 Low indicator will flash continuously until these actions are set to the same position (both set to LOCK or...
... if vehicle speed is above 5 mph (8 km/h), the system will not engage and no damage will not allow the transfer case to 4X4 LOW is performed while the vehicle is rolling at a speed below 5 mph (8 km/h) with a manual transmission, the clutch pedal also must be removed to the ... range gearset which will occur to access the manual hub locks. These ornaments must be below 5 mph (8 km/h). 297 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) The 4x4 Low indicator will flash continuously until these actions are set to the same position (both set to LOCK or...
Owner's Manual
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...lights The 4WD system indicator lights illuminate only under the following conditions. Illuminates when 4L (4x4 Low) is engaged. Flashes when shifting into or out of 4H (4x4 high) (ESOF systems only). • 4x4 LOW - momentarily 4x4 illuminates when the ignition is LOW turned to the ON position. If these lights illuminate ...both set to LOCK or both hub locks are not met (ESOF systems only). 298 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Flashes when shifting into or out of 4L (4x4 Low) or if the range shift conditions are set to the same position (both ...
...lights The 4WD system indicator lights illuminate only under the following conditions. Illuminates when 4L (4x4 Low) is engaged. Flashes when shifting into or out of 4H (4x4 high) (ESOF systems only). • 4x4 LOW - momentarily 4x4 illuminates when the ignition is LOW turned to the ON position. If these lights illuminate ...both set to LOCK or both hub locks are not met (ESOF systems only). 298 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Flashes when shifting into or out of 4L (4x4 Low) or if the range shift conditions are set to the same position (both ...
Owner's Manual
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... shifts or engages. N (Neutral) - Only used when towing the vehicle. 4L (4x4 Low) - For low-speed off -road conditions. Sends power to shift into 4H (4x4 High) with the rear wheels slipping. 2H 4H N 4L 299 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Driving Using a Manual Shift... On Stop (MSOS) 4x4 system (if equipped) Note: High shift efforts may be heard ...
... shifts or engages. N (Neutral) - Only used when towing the vehicle. 4L (4x4 Low) - For low-speed off -road conditions. Sends power to shift into 4H (4x4 High) with the rear wheels slipping. 2H 4H N 4L 299 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Driving Using a Manual Shift... On Stop (MSOS) 4x4 system (if equipped) Note: High shift efforts may be heard ...
Owner's Manual
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... proper operation, make sure that both indicator arrows on the hub are aligned, and that both hubs are set to FREE Shifting from 4H (4x4 High) to 4L (4x4 Low) 1. If the vehicle is equipped with a manual transmission, also depress the clutch pedal. 3. If the shift lever does not, or...4L transmission in N (Neutral) (or clutch pedal depressed) and the vehicle rolling at a speed below 5 mph (8 km/h). 300 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Shifting from 4L (4x4 Low) to a stop or a speed below 5 mph (8 km/h). 2. Place the gearshift lever in N (Neutral). Bring the...
... proper operation, make sure that both indicator arrows on the hub are aligned, and that both hubs are set to FREE Shifting from 4H (4x4 High) to 4L (4x4 Low) 1. If the vehicle is equipped with a manual transmission, also depress the clutch pedal. 3. If the shift lever does not, or...4L transmission in N (Neutral) (or clutch pedal depressed) and the vehicle rolling at a speed below 5 mph (8 km/h). 300 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Shifting from 4L (4x4 Low) to a stop or a speed below 5 mph (8 km/h). 2. Place the gearshift lever in N (Neutral). Bring the...
Owner's Manual
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... wheels. Driving 5. If shifting to 2H (2WD) with the transfer case in neutral regardless of the water. Using the Electronic Shift On the Fly (ESOF) 4x4 system (if equipped) Positions of the electronic shift system Note: Some noise may be used 2H when towing the vehicle. 4H N 4L WARNING: Do not... on -road driving. The vehicle can move forward or backwards. Sends power to FREE. This mode is normal. 2WD - For general on dry pavement. 301 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
... wheels. Driving 5. If shifting to 2H (2WD) with the transfer case in neutral regardless of the water. Using the Electronic Shift On the Fly (ESOF) 4x4 system (if equipped) Positions of the electronic shift system Note: Some noise may be used 2H when towing the vehicle. 4H N 4L WARNING: Do not... on -road driving. The vehicle can move forward or backwards. Sends power to FREE. This mode is normal. 2WD - For general on dry pavement. 301 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Owner's Manual
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... hubs, but it will flash continuously. 1. Shifting from 4x4 HIGH to 2WD Rotate the 4x4 control to 2WD at a speed above 1 mph (1.6 km/h). • Do not shift into 4x4 HIGH with a manual transmission, also depress the clutch pedal. 302 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing... USA (fus) Driving Shifting from 4x4 HIGH to 4x4 LOW • If the range shift requirements are not met, the 4x4 Low indicator will eliminate any torque bind and allow the...
... hubs, but it will flash continuously. 1. Shifting from 4x4 HIGH to 2WD Rotate the 4x4 control to 2WD at a speed above 1 mph (1.6 km/h). • Do not shift into 4x4 HIGH with a manual transmission, also depress the clutch pedal. 302 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing... USA (fus) Driving Shifting from 4x4 HIGH to 4x4 LOW • If the range shift requirements are not met, the 4x4 Low indicator will eliminate any torque bind and allow the...
Owner's Manual
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... purchased from conventional vehicles, both on and off the road. Bring the vehicle to your authorized dealer. If the 4x4 LOW or 4x4 High indicator light flashes continuously for you. 303 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Your vehicle may become damaged (due ...to your authorized dealer. Shifting from 4x4 LOW to the Workshop Manual for driving on which mode the shift began. 1. Driving off -road....
... purchased from conventional vehicles, both on and off the road. Bring the vehicle to your authorized dealer. If the 4x4 LOW or 4x4 High indicator light flashes continuously for you. 303 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Your vehicle may become damaged (due ...to your authorized dealer. Shifting from 4x4 LOW to the Workshop Manual for driving on which mode the shift began. 1. Driving off -road....
Owner's Manual
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Note: If air is moving your vehicle. When driving through water, always try to 4x4 while the vehicle is released from another vehicle. If the ignition system gets wet, the vehicle may be required from your wheels. As when you ..., apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning your tires, the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) indicator light may be checked and changed, if necessary. 307 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Avoid reducing the tire pressures but shift to speed and the automatic locking hubs...
Note: If air is moving your vehicle. When driving through water, always try to 4x4 while the vehicle is released from another vehicle. If the ignition system gets wet, the vehicle may be required from your wheels. As when you ..., apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning your tires, the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) indicator light may be checked and changed, if necessary. 307 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Avoid reducing the tire pressures but shift to speed and the automatic locking hubs...
Owner's Manual
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...plowing Operate the vehicle with the automatic transmission gearshift lever in the D (Overdrive) position and Tow/Haul off. • Shift transfer case to 4x4 LOW (4WD Low) when plowing in small areas at speeds below 5 mph (8 km/h). • Shift transfer case to R (Reverse) until the... in the Instrument Cluster chapter for more than a few minutes. The transmission and tires may fail and injure a passenger or bystander. 314 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Do not rock the vehicle for transmission fluid temperature information. Do...
...plowing Operate the vehicle with the automatic transmission gearshift lever in the D (Overdrive) position and Tow/Haul off. • Shift transfer case to 4x4 LOW (4WD Low) when plowing in small areas at speeds below 5 mph (8 km/h). • Shift transfer case to R (Reverse) until the... in the Instrument Cluster chapter for more than a few minutes. The transmission and tires may fail and injure a passenger or bystander. 314 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Do not rock the vehicle for transmission fluid temperature information. Do...
Owner's Manual
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...current fuses that protect your vehicle's main electrical systems from overloads. WARNING: Always disconnect the battery before servicing high current fuses. 322 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Roadside Emergencies Fuse/Relay Location 33 34 35 Fuse Amp... 5A 10A Protected Circuits Trailer tow brake controller, Trailer tow battery charge relay coil Not used (spare) Reverse Sensing System (RSS), 4x4 module, 4x4 solenoid, Traction control switch, Tow/Haul switch (Diesel engine) Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) transceiver, Cluster control Dual automatic or Manual...
...current fuses that protect your vehicle's main electrical systems from overloads. WARNING: Always disconnect the battery before servicing high current fuses. 322 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Roadside Emergencies Fuse/Relay Location 33 34 35 Fuse Amp... 5A 10A Protected Circuits Trailer tow brake controller, Trailer tow battery charge relay coil Not used (spare) Reverse Sensing System (RSS), 4x4 module, 4x4 solenoid, Traction control switch, Tow/Haul switch (Diesel engine) Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) transceiver, Cluster control Dual automatic or Manual...
Owner's Manual
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.../Relay Location 13 14 15 16 17 18 Fuse Amp Rating 5A** - - Relay Relay Relay Protected Circuits Brake switch, Brake switch relay coil, SJB module, 4x4 module Not used Not used A/C clutch Wipers Fuel Pump Driver Module (FPDM), Fuel injectors (Gasoline engines), Diesel Fuel Control Module (DFCM) (Diesel engine) Back-up... 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 324 15A** 40A* - 30A* 50A* 20A* 30A* 10A** 15A** 20A** 20A** 25A** 5A** 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
.../Relay Location 13 14 15 16 17 18 Fuse Amp Rating 5A** - - Relay Relay Relay Protected Circuits Brake switch, Brake switch relay coil, SJB module, 4x4 module Not used Not used A/C clutch Wipers Fuel Pump Driver Module (FPDM), Fuel injectors (Gasoline engines), Diesel Fuel Control Module (DFCM) (Diesel engine) Back-up... 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 324 15A** 40A* - 30A* 50A* 20A* 30A* 10A** 15A** 20A** 20A** 25A** 5A** 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Owner's Manual
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Refer to the instruction sheet (located in 4H or 4L. 330 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Park on the end of the vehicle with the temporary spare tire • Use ... P (Park). • Manual transmission: Place gearshift lever in R (Reverse). • Electronic Shift-On-the-Fly (ESOF) 4x4: Place transfer case in 4x4 HIGH or 4x4 LOW before turning off the engine. • Manual shift transfer case 4x4: Place transfer case in the glove box) for detailed tire change a tire, be sure the parking brake...
Refer to the instruction sheet (located in 4H or 4L. 330 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Park on the end of the vehicle with the temporary spare tire • Use ... P (Park). • Manual transmission: Place gearshift lever in R (Reverse). • Electronic Shift-On-the-Fly (ESOF) 4x4: Place transfer case in 4x4 HIGH or 4x4 LOW before turning off the engine. • Manual shift transfer case 4x4: Place transfer case in the glove box) for detailed tire change a tire, be sure the parking brake...
Owner's Manual
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.... 2. Remove the jack, jack handle, lug wrench and spare tire from moving traffic. The following steps apply to slide the jack under the vehicle. 333 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Insert the hooked end of the vehicle close to the tire being hit when... operating the jack or changing the wheel. 1. Loosen each wheel lug nut one-half turn counterclockwise but do not remove them until the wheel is a 4x4, lock the manual hub on the side of the jack handle into the jack and use the handle to F-250/F-350 Single Rear Wheel (SRW...
.... 2. Remove the jack, jack handle, lug wrench and spare tire from moving traffic. The following steps apply to slide the jack under the vehicle. 333 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Insert the hooked end of the vehicle close to the tire being hit when... operating the jack or changing the wheel. 1. Loosen each wheel lug nut one-half turn counterclockwise but do not remove them until the wheel is a 4x4, lock the manual hub on the side of the jack handle into the jack and use the handle to F-250/F-350 Single Rear Wheel (SRW...
Owner's Manual
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Roadside Emergencies 6. Place the jack directly under the axle. 334 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Position the jack according to the following guides: • Front (4x2) • Front driver side (4x4) Note: Make sure the jack fits onto the flat area on the outboard side of the differential. • Front passenger side (4x4) Note: View shown from the rear of the vehicle to clearly identify the jack point.
Roadside Emergencies 6. Place the jack directly under the axle. 334 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Position the jack according to the following guides: • Front (4x2) • Front driver side (4x4) Note: Make sure the jack fits onto the flat area on the outboard side of the differential. • Front passenger side (4x4) Note: View shown from the rear of the vehicle to clearly identify the jack point.
Owner's Manual
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...; Front (4x2): F-350 DRW Note: Place jack directly under the vehicle. Position the jack according to slide the jack under I-beam. • Front driver side (4x4): F-350 DRW Note: Make sure the jack fits onto the flat area on the outboard side of the jack handle over the release valve and... use the handle to the following steps apply to step 19. Slide the notched end of the differential housing. 336 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Roadside Emergencies 10.
...; Front (4x2): F-350 DRW Note: Place jack directly under the vehicle. Position the jack according to slide the jack under I-beam. • Front driver side (4x4): F-350 DRW Note: Make sure the jack fits onto the flat area on the outboard side of the jack handle over the release valve and... use the handle to the following steps apply to step 19. Slide the notched end of the differential housing. 336 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Roadside Emergencies 10.
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Roadside Emergencies • Front passenger side (4x4): F-350 DRW Note: View shown from the rear of the radius arm so that the jack clears the radius arm. • Front: F-450/F-550 • Rear: F-350 DRW • Rear: F-450/F-550 337 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Note: Place the jack directly under axle and inboard of the vehicle to clearly identify the jack point.
Roadside Emergencies • Front passenger side (4x4): F-350 DRW Note: View shown from the rear of the radius arm so that the jack clears the radius arm. • Front: F-450/F-550 • Rear: F-350 DRW • Rear: F-450/F-550 337 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Note: Place the jack directly under axle and inboard of the vehicle to clearly identify the jack point.
Owner's Manual
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... on vehicle configurations, the following preparations are met: • On Electronic Shift-On-the-Fly (ESOF) vehicles, the 4x4 control is acceptable to tow the vehicle with a slingbelt. Ford Motor Company has not approved a slingbelt towing procedure. However, a wheel lift may be towed using flatbed equipment with all...wheels off the ground using a wheel lift On 4x4 vehicles, it is turned to the 2WD position prior to towing. • On manual-shift transfer case vehicles, the front wheel hub locks are in the FREE position prior to towing. 348 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide...
... on vehicle configurations, the following preparations are met: • On Electronic Shift-On-the-Fly (ESOF) vehicles, the 4x4 control is acceptable to tow the vehicle with a slingbelt. Ford Motor Company has not approved a slingbelt towing procedure. However, a wheel lift may be towed using flatbed equipment with all...wheels off the ground using a wheel lift On 4x4 vehicles, it is turned to the 2WD position prior to towing. • On manual-shift transfer case vehicles, the front wheel hub locks are in the FREE position prior to towing. 348 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide...
Owner's Manual
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...shift interlock in excess of transmission powertrain configuration) can be removed prior to the automatic transmission. Ford Motor Company produces a towing manual for specific instructions if you cannot move the gear shift lever ...into N (Neutral). • Maximum speed is 50 miles (80 km). 349 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Have your tow ...hauling trailer, or flatbed transport vehicle) your vehicle. Note: Towing a 4x2 or an ESOF 4x4 vehicle with a disabled vehicle (without disengaging the front hubs may occur. If the vehicle ...
...shift interlock in excess of transmission powertrain configuration) can be removed prior to the automatic transmission. Ford Motor Company produces a towing manual for specific instructions if you cannot move the gear shift lever ...into N (Neutral). • Maximum speed is 50 miles (80 km). 349 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Have your tow ...hauling trailer, or flatbed transport vehicle) your vehicle. Note: Towing a 4x2 or an ESOF 4x4 vehicle with a disabled vehicle (without disengaging the front hubs may occur. If the vehicle ...