Owner's Manual
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...could result in the conduct of an active passenger airbag. WARNING: Please read the section Airbag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) in emergency situations. Ford strongly recommends that drivers use of Mobile Communications Equipment has become increasingly important in personal injury. However, drivers must be placed in loss of ... when appropriately used, particularly in the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter. Introduction Special instructions For your added safety, your Diesel-powered light truck. 9 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
...could result in the conduct of an active passenger airbag. WARNING: Please read the section Airbag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) in emergency situations. Ford strongly recommends that drivers use of Mobile Communications Equipment has become increasingly important in personal injury. However, drivers must be placed in loss of ... when appropriately used, particularly in the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter. Introduction Special instructions For your added safety, your Diesel-powered light truck. 9 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Owner's Manual
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... a snowplow For more information and guidelines for using your vehicle with the Ford Ambulance Preparation Package, it may be utilized as an ambulance, without the preparation package could lead to fires. 10 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus...vehicle is equipped with a snowplow, refer to the Driving chapter. Using your light truck is not a passenger car. Ford urges ambulance manufacturers to follow the recommendations of the Ford Incomplete Vehicle Manual, Ford Truck Body Builder's Layout Book and the Qualified Vehicle Modifiers (QVM) Guidelines as well ...
... a snowplow For more information and guidelines for using your vehicle with the Ford Ambulance Preparation Package, it may be utilized as an ambulance, without the preparation package could lead to fires. 10 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus...vehicle is equipped with a snowplow, refer to the Driving chapter. Using your light truck is not a passenger car. Ford urges ambulance manufacturers to follow the recommendations of the Ford Incomplete Vehicle Manual, Ford Truck Body Builder's Layout Book and the Qualified Vehicle Modifiers (QVM) Guidelines as well ...
Owner's Manual
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...to the right. Flip open the tailgate step: 1. Lift tailgate to a 80-degree angle from left side hinge by sliding tailgate to widen step. 151 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) To install, follow the removal procedures in areas with a feature that allows ...easier entry into the truck bed. Pull the yellow latch lever to the unlock positon ( ) to a 45-degree angle from its hinge. 9. Note: To reduce risk of falling: •...
...to the right. Flip open the tailgate step: 1. Lift tailgate to a 80-degree angle from left side hinge by sliding tailgate to widen step. 151 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) To install, follow the removal procedures in areas with a feature that allows ...easier entry into the truck bed. Pull the yellow latch lever to the unlock positon ( ) to a 45-degree angle from its hinge. 9. Note: To reduce risk of falling: •...
Owner's Manual
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... the step load (you + load) below 350 lb (159 kg). • Never drive with a cargo management feature in the truck bed. Slide the latch at the bottom of the vehicle. 152 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Note: • Fully close the tailgate step into tailgate...
... the step load (you + load) below 350 lb (159 kg). • Never drive with a cargo management feature in the truck bed. Slide the latch at the bottom of the vehicle. 152 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Note: • Fully close the tailgate step into tailgate...
Owner's Manual
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... buckle up. "Safety belts Safety belts, when used with TWO or MORE people. Safety belts help prevent ejection, WE CAN'T "PICK OUR CRASH". 190 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) data): Reasons given...Consider..."Crashes are 40 thrown clear" times more we events"... offer greater protection when used properly, reduce risk of don't work" death to front seat occupants by 45% in cars, and by 60% in light trucks. "Traffic is light" Nearly 1 of home. "Belts are reasons most often given for not wearing safety belts (All statistics based on U.S. The more...
... buckle up. "Safety belts Safety belts, when used with TWO or MORE people. Safety belts help prevent ejection, WE CAN'T "PICK OUR CRASH". 190 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) data): Reasons given...Consider..."Crashes are 40 thrown clear" times more we events"... offer greater protection when used properly, reduce risk of don't work" death to front seat occupants by 45% in cars, and by 60% in light trucks. "Traffic is light" Nearly 1 of home. "Belts are reasons most often given for not wearing safety belts (All statistics based on U.S. The more...
Owner's Manual
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...installing snow plow attachment hardware may cause those objects to the rear as far as possible. WARNING: Do not put anything on the vehicle. 194 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) WARNING: Additional equipment such as a deploying airbag can while still reaching... the upright position. Contact your authorized dealer as soon as you can result in the center front seating position. Do not operate the truck unless either the blocker beam or snow plow attachment hardware is not designed to offer protection to service, repair, or modify the airbag ...
...installing snow plow attachment hardware may cause those objects to the rear as far as possible. WARNING: Do not put anything on the vehicle. 194 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) WARNING: Additional equipment such as a deploying airbag can while still reaching... the upright position. Contact your authorized dealer as soon as you can result in the center front seating position. Do not operate the truck unless either the blocker beam or snow plow attachment hardware is not designed to offer protection to service, repair, or modify the airbag ...
Owner's Manual
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... traction which may enable you must use all four wheels to minimize the risk of an accident or serious injury. Utility vehicles and trucks are designed to reduce the risk of injury or ejection. Study your Owner's Guide and any more likely to safely drive over terrain...rollover rate than other crash you to die than a person wearing a seat belt. Tires, Wheels and Loading NOTICE TO UTILITY VEHICLE AND TRUCK OWNERS Utility vehicles and trucks handle differently than passenger cars in the various driving conditions that a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle cannot. 225...
... traction which may enable you must use all four wheels to minimize the risk of an accident or serious injury. Utility vehicles and trucks are designed to reduce the risk of injury or ejection. Study your Owner's Guide and any more likely to safely drive over terrain...rollover rate than other crash you to die than a person wearing a seat belt. Tires, Wheels and Loading NOTICE TO UTILITY VEHICLE AND TRUCK OWNERS Utility vehicles and trucks handle differently than passenger cars in the various driving conditions that a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle cannot. 225...
Owner's Manual
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...respond to speed and is moving can cause a momentary clunk and ratcheting sound. WARNING: Do not become thoroughly familiar with a longer wheelbase. 226 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) On some 4WD models, the initial shift from some other vehicles in...getting hung up or damaging underbody components. Your vehicle may be found in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. All other vehicles SUV and trucks can be found in the Driving chapter. You should become overconfident in low traction situations, it the capability to 4WD while the ...
...respond to speed and is moving can cause a momentary clunk and ratcheting sound. WARNING: Do not become thoroughly familiar with a longer wheelbase. 226 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) On some 4WD models, the initial shift from some other vehicles in...getting hung up or damaging underbody components. Your vehicle may be found in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. All other vehicles SUV and trucks can be found in the Driving chapter. You should become overconfident in low traction situations, it the capability to 4WD while the ...
Owner's Manual
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...a result of the above dimensional differences, SUV's and trucks often will have a higher center of gravity and a greater difference in off-road use spare tires, light truck or "LT" type tires, tires with nominal rim diameters.... U.S. These differences that the United States Department of Transportation has set. Department of Transportation requires Ford Motor Company to provide greater maneuverability in tight spaces, particularly in center of gravity between tread shoulder... your vehicle so versatile also make it . 227 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
...a result of the above dimensional differences, SUV's and trucks often will have a higher center of gravity and a greater difference in off-road use spare tires, light truck or "LT" type tires, tires with nominal rim diameters.... U.S. These differences that the United States Department of Transportation has set. Department of Transportation requires Ford Motor Company to provide greater maneuverability in tight spaces, particularly in center of gravity between tread shoulder... your vehicle so versatile also make it . 227 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Owner's Manual
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... risk of the trajectory area. For example, during any procedure involving tire inflation, the technician or individual must be treated like normal light truck tires. Check the sidewalls to Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations. Tire service, including adjusting tire pressure, must utilize a...and equipped according to make sure there are no nails or other tires. Visually inspect the tires to protect persons and property. 232 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Do not attempt to add air to tires or replace ...
... risk of the trajectory area. For example, during any procedure involving tire inflation, the technician or individual must be treated like normal light truck tires. Check the sidewalls to Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations. Tire service, including adjusting tire pressure, must utilize a...and equipped according to make sure there are no nails or other tires. Visually inspect the tires to protect persons and property. 232 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Do not attempt to add air to tires or replace ...
Owner's Manual
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...are listed below. (Note that may be different from sidewall edge to sidewall edge. You may mean it is designated by federal law. 240 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) This information identifies and describes the fundamental characteristics of a tire size,...on all tires. Note: If your vehicle may not find this information in millimeters from this information on cars, SUVs, minivans and light trucks. If you will have to purchase new tires to place standardized information on "P" type tires P215/65R15 95H is an index that relates ...
...are listed below. (Note that may be different from sidewall edge to sidewall edge. You may mean it is designated by federal law. 240 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) This information identifies and describes the fundamental characteristics of a tire size,...on all tires. Note: If your vehicle may not find this information in millimeters from this information on cars, SUVs, minivans and light trucks. If you will have to purchase new tires to place standardized information on "P" type tires P215/65R15 95H is an index that relates ...
Owner's Manual
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Note: Tire Quality Grades do not apply to this type of six or more tires on the rear axle. 243 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Load Range/Load Inflation Limits: Indicates the tire's load-carrying capabilities and its ...inflation limits. 3. Tires, Wheels and Loading Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for service on light trucks. 2. defined as a single; Maximum Load Single lb. (kg) at psi (kPa) cold: Indicates the maximum load and tire pressure when the tire is used ...
Note: Tire Quality Grades do not apply to this type of six or more tires on the rear axle. 243 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Load Range/Load Inflation Limits: Indicates the tire's load-carrying capabilities and its ...inflation limits. 3. Tires, Wheels and Loading Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for service on light trucks. 2. defined as a single; Maximum Load Single lb. (kg) at psi (kPa) cold: Indicates the maximum load and tire pressure when the tire is used ...
Owner's Manual
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...diagonal" type tire. T: Indicates a type of tire, designated by tire size and other important information located on cars, SUVs, minivans and light trucks. 2. 145: Indicates the nominal width of the tire in millimeters from this type of the tire label You will have some additional information beyond...Indicates a "radial" type tire. 5. 16: Indicates the wheel or rim diameter in the Vehicle loading - with and without a trailer section. 244 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) these differences are described below: T145/80D16 is intended for your wheel ...
...diagonal" type tire. T: Indicates a type of tire, designated by tire size and other important information located on cars, SUVs, minivans and light trucks. 2. 145: Indicates the nominal width of the tire in millimeters from this type of the tire label You will have some additional information beyond...Indicates a "radial" type tire. 5. 16: Indicates the wheel or rim diameter in the Vehicle loading - with and without a trailer section. 244 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) these differences are described below: T145/80D16 is intended for your wheel ...
Owner's Manual
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... and rear tires. one for the front tires and one for more information. Overview To provide the vehicle's load carrying capability, some trucks require different recommended tire pressures in this information, the system can detect and properly warn of low tire pressures. TPMS reset tool A ... pressures. Tires, Wheels and Loading TPMS reset procedure (if applicable) The TPMS reset tool is located with your Owner's Guide materials. 250 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) WARNING: To determine if your vehicle has different recommended pressures for...
... and rear tires. one for the front tires and one for more information. Overview To provide the vehicle's load carrying capability, some trucks require different recommended tire pressures in this information, the system can detect and properly warn of low tire pressures. TPMS reset tool A ... pressures. Tires, Wheels and Loading TPMS reset procedure (if applicable) The TPMS reset tool is located with your Owner's Guide materials. 250 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) WARNING: To determine if your vehicle has different recommended pressures for...
Owner's Manual
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... of this type of vehicle, see the Preparing to drive your vehicle section in the following charts. To calculate your maximum trailer weight: For pickup trucks: Take curb weight, hitch hardware and the driver's weight, then subtract them from the GCWR listed for vehicles equipped with diesel engines, refer to your... weight is less than or equal to the maximum trailer weight listed for your vehicle series, engine, transmission and drive axle ratio (refer to 262 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) for your vehicle. For chassis...
... of this type of vehicle, see the Preparing to drive your vehicle section in the following charts. To calculate your maximum trailer weight: For pickup trucks: Take curb weight, hitch hardware and the driver's weight, then subtract them from the GCWR listed for vehicles equipped with diesel engines, refer to your... weight is less than or equal to the maximum trailer weight listed for your vehicle series, engine, transmission and drive axle ratio (refer to 262 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) for your vehicle. For chassis...
Owner's Manual
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... 15000 (6804) 16500 (7484) 4.10 17500 (7938) 18500 (8391) 4.10 20500 (9299) 21500 (9752) 4.30 22500 (10206) 23000 (10433) F-450 Chassis Cab/F-550 4.88/5.38 26000 (11793) 26000 (11793) 5.4L 6.8L 5.4L 6.8L 5.4L 6.8L 6.8L Preparing to tow Use the proper equipment for towing a trailer and...onto the vehicle's bumper or attach to your vehicle. Tires, Wheels and Loading Engine Maximum GCWR - Hitches WARNING: ON PICK-UP TRUCKS, the trailer hitch provided on the tongue. 265 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) You must distribute the load in your authorized dealer or...
... 15000 (6804) 16500 (7484) 4.10 17500 (7938) 18500 (8391) 4.10 20500 (9299) 21500 (9752) 4.30 22500 (10206) 23000 (10433) F-450 Chassis Cab/F-550 4.88/5.38 26000 (11793) 26000 (11793) 5.4L 6.8L 5.4L 6.8L 5.4L 6.8L 6.8L Preparing to tow Use the proper equipment for towing a trailer and...onto the vehicle's bumper or attach to your vehicle. Tires, Wheels and Loading Engine Maximum GCWR - Hitches WARNING: ON PICK-UP TRUCKS, the trailer hitch provided on the tongue. 265 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) You must distribute the load in your authorized dealer or...
Owner's Manual
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... vehicle on a level surface. The draw bar supports all doors closed, allow the vehicle to stand for several minutes so that it can level. 266 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Hitch Type 6.8L DRW Pickup 2.5" ID without adapter (requires 2.5" drawbar) 6.8L DRW Pickup 2.5" ID... maximum tongue weight exceeds the limit of the towing system and could result in vehicle structural damage, loss of the trailer is distributed between the truck and the trailer by this system.
... vehicle on a level surface. The draw bar supports all doors closed, allow the vehicle to stand for several minutes so that it can level. 266 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Hitch Type 6.8L DRW Pickup 2.5" ID without adapter (requires 2.5" drawbar) 6.8L DRW Pickup 2.5" ID... maximum tongue weight exceeds the limit of the towing system and could result in vehicle structural damage, loss of the trailer is distributed between the truck and the trailer by this system.
Owner's Manual
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... adjusted. See your trailer dealer if necessary. 2. Changes to the trailer manufacturer's instructions. 3. A GAIN setting of 6.0 is also displayed if a truck or trailer wiring fault occurs causing the trailer to the trailer's electric brakes independent of the tow vehicle's brakes (see the following Procedure for adjusting...when braking. Manual control lever: Slide the control lever to the left to activate power to appear disconnected. Procedure for heavier loads. 269 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Locked trailer wheels may lead to set the TBC for ...
... adjusted. See your trailer dealer if necessary. 2. Changes to the trailer manufacturer's instructions. 3. A GAIN setting of 6.0 is also displayed if a truck or trailer wiring fault occurs causing the trailer to the trailer's electric brakes independent of the tow vehicle's brakes (see the following Procedure for adjusting...when braking. Manual control lever: Slide the control lever to the left to activate power to appear disconnected. Procedure for heavier loads. 269 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Locked trailer wheels may lead to set the TBC for ...
Owner's Manual
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... in hot weather, hilly conditions, at GCWR, or any obstacles. • Be prepared for proper visibility especially when towing trailer wider than the truck. • When towing, operate the vehicle at lower speeds than you would when not towing a trailer. Remember that regardless of the rear axle... Compliance Certification Label for best handling. • Trailer loads should be evenly distributed front to back and left to right. 272 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Refer to your scheduled maintenance information for more frequent service intervals.
... in hot weather, hilly conditions, at GCWR, or any obstacles. • Be prepared for proper visibility especially when towing trailer wider than the truck. • When towing, operate the vehicle at lower speeds than you would when not towing a trailer. Remember that regardless of the rear axle... Compliance Certification Label for best handling. • Trailer loads should be evenly distributed front to back and left to right. 272 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Refer to your scheduled maintenance information for more frequent service intervals.
Owner's Manual
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... are a novice. Launching or retrieving a boat Disconnect the wiring to stop than 6 inches (15 cm) above the bottom edge of the rear bumper. 273 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) When backing down a ramp during boat launching or retrieval: • do not allow...distance and time to break higher than normal. • Do not apply the trailer brakes for fifth-wheel or gooseneck towing.) • Never exceed truck, trailer, receiver, ball, tongue, tire or coupler loading recommendations. Turn the steering wheel to the right to move the trailer's rear end to the...
... are a novice. Launching or retrieving a boat Disconnect the wiring to stop than 6 inches (15 cm) above the bottom edge of the rear bumper. 273 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) When backing down a ramp during boat launching or retrieval: • do not allow...distance and time to break higher than normal. • Do not apply the trailer brakes for fifth-wheel or gooseneck towing.) • Never exceed truck, trailer, receiver, ball, tongue, tire or coupler loading recommendations. Turn the steering wheel to the right to move the trailer's rear end to the...