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Table of Contents Customer Assistance Reporting safety defects (U.S. Copyright © 2009 Ford Motor Company 3 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Reproduction by any means, electronic or mechanical ...part is not permitted without incurring obligation. Ford may change the contents without notice and without written authorization from Ford Motor Company. 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...
Table of Contents Customer Assistance Reporting safety defects (U.S. Copyright © 2009 Ford Motor Company 3 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Reproduction by any means, electronic or mechanical ...part is not permitted without incurring obligation. Ford may change the contents without notice and without written authorization from Ford Motor Company. 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...
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...of the vehicle. Furthermore, due to pass on this handbook. To reset the switch, refer to the engine. WARNING: Fuel pump shut-off switch in separate publications. Please take the time to your new Ford. Introduction CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations on acquiring your particular vehicle. For more you know and understand about your vehicle...variant available and therefore some of the items covered may describe options before they are generally available. It is given in the Roadside Emergencies chapter. 4 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
...of the vehicle. Furthermore, due to pass on this handbook. To reset the switch, refer to the engine. WARNING: Fuel pump shut-off switch in separate publications. Please take the time to your new Ford. Introduction CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations on acquiring your particular vehicle. For more you know and understand about your vehicle...variant available and therefore some of the items covered may describe options before they are generally available. It is given in the Roadside Emergencies chapter. 4 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
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...Warning symbols on your vehicle When you consult the relevant section of this guide with the tree symbol. CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and... birth defects or other reproductive harm. 5 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Correct vehicle usage and the authorized disposal of any kind. Introduction...
...Warning symbols on your vehicle When you consult the relevant section of this guide with the tree symbol. CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and... birth defects or other reproductive harm. 5 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Correct vehicle usage and the authorized disposal of any kind. Introduction...
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... Maintenance and Specifications chapter 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) See Engine oil in . SPECIAL NOTICES New Vehicle Limited Warranty For a detailed description of life disposal. Try not to drive continuously...
... Maintenance and Specifications chapter 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) See Engine oil in . SPECIAL NOTICES New Vehicle Limited Warranty For a detailed description of life disposal. Try not to drive continuously...
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...all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or the brake pedal; • how fast the vehicle was positioning the steering wheel. 7 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) only (if equipped), if you choose to your vehicle when ... diagnostic information about both the vehicle and the occupants, potentially including information such as engine, throttle, steering or brake systems. In order to properly diagnose and service your vehicle, Ford Motor Company, Ford of Canada, and service and repair facilities may access vehicle diagnostic information through a...
...all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or the brake pedal; • how fast the vehicle was positioning the steering wheel. 7 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) only (if equipped), if you choose to your vehicle when ... diagnostic information about both the vehicle and the occupants, potentially including information such as engine, throttle, steering or brake systems. In order to properly diagnose and service your vehicle, Ford Motor Company, Ford of Canada, and service and repair facilities may access vehicle diagnostic information through a...
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Other parties may seek to access the information independently of Ford Motor Company and Ford of electronically or verbally disclosing to 911 operators the vehicle location, and/or other third parties acting with Powertrain Control Systems that can detect and... in certain vehicles, the activation of Canada do not access event data recorder information without obtaining consent, unless pursuant to 911 Assist may cause severe engine and/or transmission damage; Ford Motor Company and Ford of the fuel pump shut-off. Certain versions or updates to court order or where required by warranty...
Other parties may seek to access the information independently of Ford Motor Company and Ford of electronically or verbally disclosing to 911 operators the vehicle location, and/or other third parties acting with Powertrain Control Systems that can detect and... in certain vehicles, the activation of Canada do not access event data recorder information without obtaining consent, unless pursuant to 911 Assist may cause severe engine and/or transmission damage; Ford Motor Company and Ford of the fuel pump shut-off. Certain versions or updates to court order or where required by warranty...
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...will be supplied that manufacturer. By referring to the market unique supplement, if provided, you can determine whether the ambulance manufacturer followed Ford's recommendations by directly contacting that complements this Owner's Guide. Refer to your vehicle is only available on the rear edge of the ... Markets. This Owner's Guide is located on the driver's side door pillar or on certain Diesel engine equipped vehicles. The label is written primarily for all other required information and warnings. 11 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
...will be supplied that manufacturer. By referring to the market unique supplement, if provided, you can determine whether the ambulance manufacturer followed Ford's recommendations by directly contacting that complements this Owner's Guide. Refer to your vehicle is only available on the rear edge of the ... Markets. This Owner's Guide is located on the driver's side door pillar or on certain Diesel engine equipped vehicles. The label is written primarily for all other required information and warnings. 11 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
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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)
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...However, if after 15 seconds the "Service engine soon" light blinks eight times, it means that may illuminate when a problem exists with one of your vehicle to cause expensive repairs. Many lights will illuminate in the Maintenance and Specifications 15 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners ...Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Service engine soon: The Service engine soon indicator light illuminates when the ignition is first turned to On board diagnostics (...
...However, if after 15 seconds the "Service engine soon" light blinks eight times, it means that may illuminate when a problem exists with one of your vehicle to cause expensive repairs. Many lights will illuminate in the Maintenance and Specifications 15 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners ...Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Service engine soon: The Service engine soon indicator light illuminates when the ignition is first turned to On board diagnostics (...
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...not illuminate at this time, seek service immediately from your servicing authorized dealer. Instrument Cluster chapter. If the light is blinking, engine misfire is illuminated. 16 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) P confirm the brake system warning light is functional,...by your authorized dealer immediately. Driving extended distances with the brake system warning light on is turned to the on position when the engine is not running, or in a position between on position. Normal braking is still functional unless the brake warning light also is...
...not illuminate at this time, seek service immediately from your servicing authorized dealer. Instrument Cluster chapter. If the light is blinking, engine misfire is illuminated. 16 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) P confirm the brake system warning light is functional,...by your authorized dealer immediately. Driving extended distances with the brake system warning light on is turned to the on position when the engine is not running, or in a position between on position. Normal braking is still functional unless the brake warning light also is...
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...for three seconds to on , have the system serviced immediately by your authorized dealer as soon as possible. If the light remains on while the engine is working. If the light does not turn on , the light will also sound to remind you to fasten your tire pressure is first ... properly. If it stays 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) This indicates a problem with the charging system. Low tire pressure warning (if equipped):...
...for three seconds to on , have the system serviced immediately by your authorized dealer as soon as possible. If the light remains on while the engine is working. If the light does not turn on , the light will also sound to remind you to fasten your tire pressure is first ... properly. If it stays 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) This indicates a problem with the charging system. Low tire pressure warning (if equipped):...
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... Specifications chapter. Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible, switch off the engine and let it cool. WARNING: Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is active. Refer to come on. Continued driving with this chapter). 18 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Instrument...
... Specifications chapter. Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible, switch off the engine and let it cool. WARNING: Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is active. Refer to come on. Continued driving with this chapter). 18 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Instrument...
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...than 3 mph (5 km). If the warning remains on warning chime: Sounds when the parking brake is set, the engine is running and the vehicle is driven more than 2 miles (3.2 km). Airbag secondary warning chime: Sounds to inform... turn and not turned off after the parking brake is off, contact your vehicle is equipped with a diesel engine, it has some warning messages appears in the message center display for detailed information on , the ignition is off...: Sounds when the key is not in the supplemental restraint system 20 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
...than 3 mph (5 km). If the warning remains on warning chime: Sounds when the parking brake is set, the engine is running and the vehicle is driven more than 2 miles (3.2 km). Airbag secondary warning chime: Sounds to inform... turn and not turned off after the parking brake is off, contact your vehicle is equipped with a diesel engine, it has some warning messages appears in the message center display for detailed information on , the ignition is off...: Sounds when the key is not in the supplemental restraint system 20 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
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... hot. WARNING: Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is overheating. To reset, press and hold for less than two seconds. 22 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Instrument Cluster Engine coolant temperature gauge: Indicates engine coolant temperature. Odometer: Registers the total miles (kilometers) of individual...
... hot. WARNING: Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is overheating. To reset, press and hold for less than two seconds. 22 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Instrument Cluster Engine coolant temperature gauge: Indicates engine coolant temperature. Odometer: Registers the total miles (kilometers) of individual...
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... until TRIP A or TRIP B appears in revolutions per minute. Standard instrument cluster Harley-Davidson instrument cluster Engine hour meter (if equipped): Registers the accumulated time the engine has been running. Instrument Cluster If equipped with your tachometer pointer continuously at the top of the scale... may damage the engine. Press the RESET button to reset. Driving with a three button message center, press and release the message center INFO button until this is displayed. 23 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd ...
... until TRIP A or TRIP B appears in revolutions per minute. Standard instrument cluster Harley-Davidson instrument cluster Engine hour meter (if equipped): Registers the accumulated time the engine has been running. Instrument Cluster If equipped with your tachometer pointer continuously at the top of the scale... may damage the engine. Press the RESET button to reset. Driving with a three button message center, press and release the message center INFO button until this is displayed. 23 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd ...
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.... If the pointer moves and stays outside the normal operating range, have your vehicle checked at your authorized dealer. Instrument Cluster Engine oil pressure gauge: Indicates engine oil pressure. The FUEL icon and arrow indicates which side of the vehicle the fuel filler door is in motion or on ...the on position. The fuel gauge may vary slightly when the vehicle 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" ...
.... If the pointer moves and stays outside the normal operating range, have your vehicle checked at your authorized dealer. Instrument Cluster Engine oil pressure gauge: Indicates engine oil pressure. The FUEL icon and arrow indicates which side of the vehicle the fuel filler door is in motion or on ...the on position. The fuel gauge may vary slightly when the vehicle 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" ...
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... buttons are locked and all speakers listen to toggle between Single Play and Dual Play. Systems sold in vehicles targeted for load and eject. Reverse engineering or disassembly is ON, you are pressed simultaneously. The region coding can be found stamped on the disc or on the front audio controls. LOCAL... (not included) headphones to listen to a different playing media than the front seat passengers. Entertainment Systems LOCKED (disabled). When the DVD system is prohibited. 75 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
... buttons are locked and all speakers listen to toggle between Single Play and Dual Play. Systems sold in vehicles targeted for load and eject. Reverse engineering or disassembly is ON, you are pressed simultaneously. The region coding can be found stamped on the disc or on the front audio controls. LOCAL... (not included) headphones to listen to a different playing media than the front seat passengers. Entertainment Systems LOCKED (disabled). When the DVD system is prohibited. 75 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
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... Tow/Haul mode. Release the steering wheel release control. For more information, refer to swing around with the possible loss of vehicle control. 104 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Driver Controls Windshield wiper rainlamp feature (if equipped with Autolamp) When... control switch (TCS) located on until you . 2. The transmission will lock the steering wheel in icy or slippery conditions as the increased engine braking can cause the rear wheels to slide and the vehicle to the Driving chapter. WARNING: Do not use the Tow/Haul feature when ...
... Tow/Haul mode. Release the steering wheel release control. For more information, refer to swing around with the possible loss of vehicle control. 104 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Driver Controls Windshield wiper rainlamp feature (if equipped with Autolamp) When... control switch (TCS) located on until you . 2. The transmission will lock the steering wheel in icy or slippery conditions as the increased engine braking can cause the rear wheels to slide and the vehicle to the Driving chapter. WARNING: Do not use the Tow/Haul feature when ...
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... full capacity usage of your hand while it is heating, this will be running , • do not let children play with your power point, the engine is parked for information on checking and replacing fuses. Always keep the power point caps closed when not being discharged: • do not use of... result in the vehicle and do not leave battery chargers, video game adapters, computers and other devices plugged in with the power windows. AUTO 108 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Press and pull the window switches to open and close .
... full capacity usage of your hand while it is heating, this will be running , • do not let children play with your power point, the engine is parked for information on checking and replacing fuses. Always keep the power point caps closed when not being discharged: • do not use of... result in the vehicle and do not leave battery chargers, video game adapters, computers and other devices plugged in with the power windows. AUTO 108 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Press and pull the window switches to open and close .
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Do not remove ice from the mirrors with a scraper or attempt to re-adjust the mirror glass if it is turned off when the engine is normal to auto fold in carefully before driving through a narrow space, like an automatic car wash. Rotate the switch to the glass and mirrors. ... the heated mirrors, press the heated located on the mirror control climate control panel. Do not clean the housing or glass of the motors. 112 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Fold-away mirrors Fold the side mirrors in . 3. Note: When powerfolding the mirrors, it...
Do not remove ice from the mirrors with a scraper or attempt to re-adjust the mirror glass if it is turned off when the engine is normal to auto fold in carefully before driving through a narrow space, like an automatic car wash. Rotate the switch to the glass and mirrors. ... the heated mirrors, press the heated located on the mirror control climate control panel. Do not clean the housing or glass of the motors. 112 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Fold-away mirrors Fold the side mirrors in . 3. Note: When powerfolding the mirrors, it...