Owner's Manual
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...then you have questions regarding tire replacement, contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. 235 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Use of all...Replacement Requirements Your vehicle is located on the sidewall of any tire or wheel not recommended by Ford. Tires, Wheels and Loading U.S. For example, 2501 means the 25th week of vehicle control,...Compliance Certification Label or the Tire Label which could cause steering, suspension, axle or transfer case/power transfer unit failure. This begins with tires designed to four digits. DOT...
...then you have questions regarding tire replacement, contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. 235 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Use of all...Replacement Requirements Your vehicle is located on the sidewall of any tire or wheel not recommended by Ford. Tires, Wheels and Loading U.S. For example, 2501 means the 25th week of vehicle control,...Compliance Certification Label or the Tire Label which could cause steering, suspension, axle or transfer case/power transfer unit failure. This begins with tires designed to four digits. DOT...
Owner's Manual
Page 243
... Dual lb. (kg) at psi (kPa) cold: Indicates the maximum load and tire pressure when the tire is used as four tires on the rear axle (a total of tire. 1. Maximum Load Single lb. (kg) at psi (kPa) cold: Indicates the maximum load and tire pressure when the tire is used as... the vehicle). 4. these differences are described below. 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) defined as a single;
... Dual lb. (kg) at psi (kPa) cold: Indicates the maximum load and tire pressure when the tire is used as four tires on the rear axle (a total of tire. 1. Maximum Load Single lb. (kg) at psi (kPa) cold: Indicates the maximum load and tire pressure when the tire is used as... the vehicle). 4. these differences are described below. 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) defined as a single;
Owner's Manual
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...have all weather treads to use snow chains on your vehicle, which could cause steering, suspension, axle or transfer case/power transfer unit failure. If you may chip aluminum wheels. If you need ... ignition is recommended that the chains do not touch any tire or wheel not recommended by Ford. Do not use chains, it is turned to use tire chains on the right front tire...seek assistance from your authorized dealer. Do not remove these guidelines when using snow tires and chains. 255 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) If after the horn sounds...
...have all weather treads to use snow chains on your vehicle, which could cause steering, suspension, axle or transfer case/power transfer unit failure. If you may chip aluminum wheels. If you need ... ignition is recommended that the chains do not touch any tire or wheel not recommended by Ford. Do not use chains, it is turned to use tire chains on the right front tire...seek assistance from your authorized dealer. Do not remove these guidelines when using snow tires and chains. 255 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) If after the horn sounds...
Owner's Manual
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...to Trailer towing found in this chapter or the RV and Trailer Towing Guide provided by a single axle (front or rear). GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) - is the Vehicle Curb Weight + cargo + passengers. 258 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Tires, Wheels and ...Loading Cargo Weight - includes all payload. When towing, trailer tongue load or king pin weight is the total weight placed on each axle must never exceed its GAWR. Note:...
...to Trailer towing found in this chapter or the RV and Trailer Towing Guide provided by a single axle (front or rear). GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) - is the Vehicle Curb Weight + cargo + passengers. 258 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Tires, Wheels and ...Loading Cargo Weight - includes all payload. When towing, trailer tongue load or king pin weight is the total weight placed on each axle must never exceed its GAWR. Note:...
Owner's Manual
Page 262
... most passenger cars. Tires, Wheels and Loading The above calculations also assume that does not overload the Front or the Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating specified for your vehicle on the Safety Compliance Certification Label found on the following text). TRAILER TOWING Note: The trailer...the GCWR listed for your vehicle series, engine, transmission and drive axle ratio (refer to vehicles equipped with diesel engines, refer to 262 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) For chassis cabs and pickup trucks with aftermarket equipment: Weigh your vehicle at a...
... most passenger cars. Tires, Wheels and Loading The above calculations also assume that does not overload the Front or the Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating specified for your vehicle on the Safety Compliance Certification Label found on the following text). TRAILER TOWING Note: The trailer...the GCWR listed for your vehicle series, engine, transmission and drive axle ratio (refer to vehicles equipped with diesel engines, refer to 262 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) For chassis cabs and pickup trucks with aftermarket equipment: Weigh your vehicle at a...
Owner's Manual
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... additional maximum trailer weight and tongue load limitations are listed in the Instrument Cluster chapter for your vehicle on the following text). lb. (kg.) Rear axle Manual Automatic ratio transmission transmission F-250 Pick-up 3.73 15000 (6804) 16000 (7257) 4.10 17000 (7711) 18000 (8165) 4.10 20000 (9072... 4.10 17000 (7711) 18000 (8165) 4.10 20000 (9072) 21000 (9525) 4.30 22000 (9979) 23000 (10433) 263 Engine 5.4L 6.8L 5.4L 6.8L 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) The weight of GCWRs. Note: Do not exceed the GCWR listed for the transmission...
... additional maximum trailer weight and tongue load limitations are listed in the Instrument Cluster chapter for your vehicle on the following text). lb. (kg.) Rear axle Manual Automatic ratio transmission transmission F-250 Pick-up 3.73 15000 (6804) 16000 (7257) 4.10 17000 (7711) 18000 (8165) 4.10 20000 (9072... 4.10 17000 (7711) 18000 (8165) 4.10 20000 (9072) 21000 (9525) 4.30 22000 (9979) 23000 (10433) 263 Engine 5.4L 6.8L 5.4L 6.8L 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) The weight of GCWRs. Note: Do not exceed the GCWR listed for the transmission...
Owner's Manual
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...the fuel system. 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) lb. (kg.) Rear axle Manual Automatic ratio transmission transmission F-350 Dual Rear Wheel (DRW) Pick-up 4.10 17500 (7938) ...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 the axle. Contact your vehicle. Do not mount a ball hitch (sometimes referred to as possible if you require assistance...
...the fuel system. 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) lb. (kg.) Rear axle Manual Automatic ratio transmission transmission F-350 Dual Rear Wheel (DRW) Pick-up 4.10 17500 (7938) ...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 the axle. Contact your vehicle. Do not mount a ball hitch (sometimes referred to as possible if you require assistance...
Owner's Manual
Page 268
...This message is designed to display three items of information in the instrument cluster message center to indicate the amount of the customer to four axles) and not hydraulic surge or electric-over-hydraulic types. The gain setting will display in the message center as follows in 0.5 increments)....the towing vehicle's brake pressure. They will display the current gain setting during a given ignition cycle. 268 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) WARNING: The Ford TBC has only been verified to be increased to a maximum of 10.0 or decreased to a minimum ...
...This message is designed to display three items of information in the instrument cluster message center to indicate the amount of the customer to four axles) and not hydraulic surge or electric-over-hydraulic types. The gain setting will display in the message center as follows in 0.5 increments)....the towing vehicle's brake pressure. They will display the current gain setting during a given ignition cycle. 268 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) WARNING: The Ford TBC has only been verified to be increased to a maximum of 10.0 or decreased to a minimum ...
Owner's Manual
Page 272
... than the truck. • When towing, operate the vehicle at GCWR, or any obstacles. • Be prepared for trailer sway due to right. 272 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Servicing after towing If you tow a trailer for long distances, your rear... axle with synthetic gear lubricant if not already so equipped. Remember that regardless of the rear axle lubricant used, do not tow a trailer for the first 500 miles (800 km) of these factors, consider...
... than the truck. • When towing, operate the vehicle at GCWR, or any obstacles. • Be prepared for trailer sway due to right. 272 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Servicing after towing If you tow a trailer for long distances, your rear... axle with synthetic gear lubricant if not already so equipped. Remember that regardless of the rear axle lubricant used, do not tow a trailer for the first 500 miles (800 km) of these factors, consider...
Owner's Manual
Page 274
..., emissions and reliability. Transmission Manual Automatic Manual Drivetrain configuration 4x4 with manual-shift transfer case 4X2 or 4x4 with any time the axle has been submerged in water. RECREATIONAL TOWING Follow these limits may occur. Hublocks set to prevent exhaust fumes from entering the vehicle...) towing. Automatic Always make sure that your vehicle 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) These guidelines are designed to ensure that both hub locks are...
..., emissions and reliability. Transmission Manual Automatic Manual Drivetrain configuration 4x4 with manual-shift transfer case 4X2 or 4x4 with any time the axle has been submerged in water. RECREATIONAL TOWING Follow these limits may occur. Hublocks set to prevent exhaust fumes from entering the vehicle...) towing. Automatic Always make sure that your vehicle 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) These guidelines are designed to ensure that both hub locks are...
Owner's Manual
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... die than other types of gravity than a passenger car. 284 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) A high crown in the road or high crosswinds may not be re-used). This is normal behavior and indicates the axle is on a poor traction surface. Never re-use a bolt...
... die than other types of gravity than a passenger car. 284 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) A high crown in the road or high crosswinds may not be re-used). This is normal behavior and indicates the axle is on a poor traction surface. Never re-use a bolt...
Owner's Manual
Page 307
...your vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the most solid area of sudden changes in mud. If the transmission, transfer case or front axle are driving over sand, try the brakes. Sand When driving over sand, 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) You should be required from your wheels. Traction or brake capability may...
...your vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the most solid area of sudden changes in mud. If the transmission, transfer case or front axle are driving over sand, try the brakes. Sand When driving over sand, 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) You should be required from your wheels. Traction or brake capability may...
Owner's Manual
Page 308
...water may make it necessary to travel diagonally up or straight down a hill or steep incline, you to increase public awareness of an observer. 308 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Excess mud stuck on steep slopes or hills. Do not drive over .... If the front or rear axle is an educational program designed to help preserve our national forest and other side. Ford Motor Company joins the U.S. A danger lies in encouraging you should be replaced. Driving Driving through mud, ...
...water may make it necessary to travel diagonally up or straight down a hill or steep incline, you to increase public awareness of an observer. 308 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Excess mud stuck on steep slopes or hills. Do not drive over .... If the front or rear axle is an educational program designed to help preserve our national forest and other side. Ford Motor Company joins the U.S. A danger lies in encouraging you should be replaced. Driving Driving through mud, ...
Owner's Manual
Page 312
...snowplow installer certifying that the Super Duty F-Series used for general driving are found on the vehicle's Safety Certification Label. Consult your authorized dealer for proper braking and steering. • Front wheel toe may be found at www.fleet.ford.com/truckbbas. This is... local regulations require additional exterior lamps for customer convenience. • Rear ballast weight behind the rear axle may require re-adjustment to -rear weight balance for additional information. 312 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) A typical installation affects...
...snowplow installer certifying that the Super Duty F-Series used for general driving are found on the vehicle's Safety Certification Label. Consult your authorized dealer for proper braking and steering. • Front wheel toe may be found at www.fleet.ford.com/truckbbas. This is... local regulations require additional exterior lamps for customer convenience. • Rear ballast weight behind the rear axle may require re-adjustment to -rear weight balance for additional information. 312 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) A typical installation affects...
Owner's Manual
Page 334
Roadside Emergencies 6. 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. Place the jack directly under the axle. 334 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Roadside Emergencies 6. 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. Place the jack directly under the axle. 334 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Owner's Manual
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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
Page 405
MAINTENANCE PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND CAPACITIES Item Front axle 5.8 pints (2.8L) Capacity Ford part name Ford part number / Ford specification Spindle bearing Rear axle - F-450/550 (Dana S110/S130) Brake fluid (and clutch fluid, if equipped) Engine coolant (5.4L V8 engine)2 405 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Motorcraft SAE 80W-90...
MAINTENANCE PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND CAPACITIES Item Front axle 5.8 pints (2.8L) Capacity Ford part name Ford part number / Ford specification Spindle bearing Rear axle - F-450/550 (Dana S110/S130) Brake fluid (and clutch fluid, if equipped) Engine coolant (5.4L V8 engine)2 405 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Motorcraft SAE 80W-90...
Owner's Manual
Page 406
...(US) Premium Synthetic CXO-5W20-LSP12 Blend Motor Oil (US) 7.0 quarts (6.6L) (Canada) / Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 WSS-M2C930-A and API Super Premium Motor Certification Mark Oil (Canada) 26.7 quarts (25.3L) Refer to the 6.0 and 6.4 Liter Power Stroke Direct Injection Turbo Diesel Owner's ... name Ford part number / Ford specification 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Maintenance and Specifications Engine oil (includes filter change) - Short box Fuel tank - Long box Fuel tank - Aft axle (Chassis cab only) 30.0 gallons (113.4L) 38.0 gallons (143.9L) 40.0 gallons ...
...(US) Premium Synthetic CXO-5W20-LSP12 Blend Motor Oil (US) 7.0 quarts (6.6L) (Canada) / Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 WSS-M2C930-A and API Super Premium Motor Certification Mark Oil (Canada) 26.7 quarts (25.3L) Refer to the 6.0 and 6.4 Liter Power Stroke Direct Injection Turbo Diesel Owner's ... name Ford part number / Ford specification 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Maintenance and Specifications Engine oil (includes filter change) - Short box Fuel tank - Long box Fuel tank - Aft axle (Chassis cab only) 30.0 gallons (113.4L) 38.0 gallons (143.9L) 40.0 gallons ...
Owner's Manual
Page 408
...should only use MERCON LV fluid. Windshield washer fluid 3.5 quarts (3.3L) Capacity Ford part name Ford part number / Ford specification 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Maintenance and Specifications Ford design rear axles contain a synthetic lubricant that require MERCON LV should be set by filling the... with an in -tank cooler. Transmission fluid requirements are indicated on the dipstick's normal operating range. 6 Use of limited slip Ford axles. Refer to your vehicle. 3 Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used.
...should only use MERCON LV fluid. Windshield washer fluid 3.5 quarts (3.3L) Capacity Ford part name Ford part number / Ford specification 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Maintenance and Specifications Ford design rear axles contain a synthetic lubricant that require MERCON LV should be set by filling the... with an in -tank cooler. Transmission fluid requirements are indicated on the dipstick's normal operating range. 6 Use of limited slip Ford axles. Refer to your vehicle. 3 Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used.
Owner's Manual
Page 413
... the following information in your vehicle should be installed only by the authorized dealer or the owner may adversely affect battery performance and durability. 413 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) that are added to your vehicle, do not exceed the total weight capacity of...
... the following information in your vehicle should be installed only by the authorized dealer or the owner may adversely affect battery performance and durability. 413 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) that are added to your vehicle, do not exceed the total weight capacity of...