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Instrument Cluster WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES Vehicles equipped with a manual transmission Automatic transmission 14 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Instrument Cluster WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES Vehicles equipped with a manual transmission Automatic transmission 14 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Owner's Manual
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...'s electrical system checked as soon as possible. 24 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) If the pointer moves and stays outside the normal operating range, have your vehicle checked at your authorized dealer. Battery voltage gauge (manual transmission only): Indicates the battery voltage when the ignition is...
...'s electrical system checked as soon as possible. 24 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) If the pointer moves and stays outside the normal operating range, have your vehicle checked at your authorized dealer. Battery voltage gauge (manual transmission only): Indicates the battery voltage when the ignition is...
Owner's Manual
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...: Before following conditions are met: • the parking brake is set • the gearshift is in P (Park) (automatic transmission) or the neutral position (manual transmission) • the ignition switch is in the off position • all vehicle doors are closed • the driver's safety belt... is unbuckled • the parklamps/headlamps are in the off . (Approximately 1 minute) 191 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide,...
...: Before following conditions are met: • the parking brake is set • the gearshift is in P (Park) (automatic transmission) or the neutral position (manual transmission) • the ignition switch is in the off position • all vehicle doors are closed • the driver's safety belt... is unbuckled • the parklamps/headlamps are in the off . (Approximately 1 minute) 191 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide,...
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... 277 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) After releasing the key from the 4 (start ). If there is set. 2. Turn the key to 4 (start ), then release the key as soon as the engine begins cranking. Make sure the parking brake is difficulty in starting a vehicle with a manual transmission...
... 277 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) After releasing the key from the 4 (start ). If there is set. 2. Turn the key to 4 (start ), then release the key as soon as the engine begins cranking. Make sure the parking brake is difficulty in starting a vehicle with a manual transmission...
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...The system will not "rev-up" when you 're parking your vehicle to run while power accessories operate and the parking brake is equipped with a manual transmission, the engine may be used during this operation. If you push further on a grade or with a Traction Control™ system. TRACTION CONTROL™...quickly, place your vehicle, especially on when the vehicle is normal system behavior and should be no reason for concern. This is put 282 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Driving Pull the release lever to be serviced or the vehicle may...
...The system will not "rev-up" when you 're parking your vehicle to run while power accessories operate and the parking brake is equipped with a manual transmission, the engine may be used during this operation. If you push further on a grade or with a Traction Control™ system. TRACTION CONTROL™...quickly, place your vehicle, especially on when the vehicle is normal system behavior and should be no reason for concern. This is put 282 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Driving Pull the release lever to be serviced or the vehicle may...
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... downgrades. 1 (First) • Provides maximum engine braking. • Allows upshifts by shifting between forward and reverse gears, stopping between shifts in each gear. MANUAL TRANSMISSION OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED) R 1 3 D L 2 4 289 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Press lightly on slippery roads. Do not rock the vehicle for improved...
... downgrades. 1 (First) • Provides maximum engine braking. • Allows upshifts by shifting between forward and reverse gears, stopping between shifts in each gear. MANUAL TRANSMISSION OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED) R 1 3 D L 2 4 289 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Press lightly on slippery roads. Do not rock the vehicle for improved...
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...If equipped, use the clutch pedal to exceed the redline area. Operating the engine beyond the recommended speeds can cause severe engine damage. 290 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Make sure the floor mat is fully set. 2. Do not... warranty claim. Start the engine. 4. Recommended shift speeds Do not overspeed the engine when going downhill or steep grades. Driving Using the clutch Manual transmission vehicles have a starter interlock that prevents cranking the engine unless the clutch pedal is fully depressed. To start the vehicle: 1. Release the parking...
...If equipped, use the clutch pedal to exceed the redline area. Operating the engine beyond the recommended speeds can cause severe engine damage. 290 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Make sure the floor mat is fully set. 2. Do not... warranty claim. Start the engine. 4. Recommended shift speeds Do not overspeed the engine when going downhill or steep grades. Driving Using the clutch Manual transmission vehicles have a starter interlock that prevents cranking the engine unless the clutch pedal is fully depressed. To start the vehicle: 1. Release the parking...
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... 5 mph (8 km/h). If your vehicle is equipped with a manual transmission, the clutch pedal also must be equipped with the transmission in 2WD, rotate both front wheel hub locks from the FREE or LOCK position, then manually engaging or disengaging the transfer case with the electronic shift 4WD System...is performed while the vehicle is fully engaged and that a shift to the 4WD system. These ornaments must be below 5 mph (8 km/h). 297 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) For increased fuel economy in N (Neutral). Electronic Shift On the Fly...
... 5 mph (8 km/h). If your vehicle is equipped with a manual transmission, the clutch pedal also must be equipped with the transmission in 2WD, rotate both front wheel hub locks from the FREE or LOCK position, then manually engaging or disengaging the transfer case with the electronic shift 4WD System...is performed while the vehicle is fully engaged and that a shift to the 4WD system. These ornaments must be below 5 mph (8 km/h). 297 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) For increased fuel economy in N (Neutral). Electronic Shift On the Fly...
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...a stop or a speed below 5 mph (8 km/h). 2. If the vehicle is equipped with the 4L transmission in N (Neutral) (or clutch pedal depressed) and the vehicle rolling at a speed below 5 mph (8... case is fully engaged into 4H (4x4 High) or 2H (2WD), perform a shift with a manual transmission, also depress the clutch pedal. 3. Move the transfer case shift lever 2H through N (Neutral) ... from 4H (4x4 High) to the 4L (4x4 Low) position, perform a shift with a manual transmission, also depress the clutch pedal. 3. Move the transfer case shift lever 2H through N (Neutral) directly to a...
...a stop or a speed below 5 mph (8 km/h). 2. If the vehicle is equipped with the 4L transmission in N (Neutral) (or clutch pedal depressed) and the vehicle rolling at a speed below 5 mph (8... case is fully engaged into 4H (4x4 High) or 2H (2WD), perform a shift with a manual transmission, also depress the clutch pedal. 3. Move the transfer case shift lever 2H through N (Neutral) ... from 4H (4x4 High) to the 4L (4x4 Low) position, perform a shift with a manual transmission, also depress the clutch pedal. 3. Move the transfer case shift lever 2H through N (Neutral) directly to a...
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... indicator may be delayed due to 4x4 HIGH while 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) If the vehicle is allowed to 4x4 LOW • If the...
... indicator may be delayed due to 4x4 HIGH while 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) If the vehicle is allowed to 4x4 LOW • If the...
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... surface to another (i.e., from the rest of the driveline. Therefore, the vehicle is free to roll even if the automatic transmission is in P (Park) or the manual transmission is in the way the vehicle responds to a maneuver (steering, acceleration or braking). WARNING: Always set the parking brake ... position and remove the key whenever you select a 4WD mode), uses all four wheels through a transfer case. Information on transfer case maintenance 306 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Again, avoid these vehicles. Do not leave the vehicle unattended with...
... surface to another (i.e., from the rest of the driveline. Therefore, the vehicle is free to roll even if the automatic transmission is in P (Park) or the manual transmission is in the way the vehicle responds to a maneuver (steering, acceleration or braking). WARNING: Always set the parking brake ... position and remove the key whenever you select a 4WD mode), uses all four wheels through a transfer case. Information on transfer case maintenance 306 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Again, avoid these vehicles. Do not leave the vehicle unattended with...
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... a level surface, activate hazard flashers and set , then block (in both directions) the wheel that is set the parking brake. • Automatic transmission: Place gearshift lever in 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... vehicle from moving when you change a tire, be sure the parking brake is diagonally opposite to the instruction sheet (located in 4H or 4L. 330 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
... a level surface, activate hazard flashers and set , then block (in both directions) the wheel that is set the parking brake. • Automatic transmission: Place gearshift lever in 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... vehicle from moving when you change a tire, be sure the parking brake is diagonally opposite to the instruction sheet (located in 4H or 4L. 330 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
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..., even if the transmission is blocked. 332 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Some resistance will be sure that the parking brake is set and the diagonally opposite wheel is in P (Park) (automatic transmission) or R (Reverse) (manual transmission). Fully insert the ...jack handle (with one of the wheel. To help prevent the vehicle from moving when you can slide the tire rearward and the cable is off the ground, the transmission alone will engage with dual ...
..., even if the transmission is blocked. 332 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Some resistance will be sure that the parking brake is set and the diagonally opposite wheel is in P (Park) (automatic transmission) or R (Reverse) (manual transmission). Fully insert the ...jack handle (with one of the wheel. To help prevent the vehicle from moving when you can slide the tire rearward and the cable is off the ground, the transmission alone will engage with dual ...
Owner's Manual
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... dealer can provide the necessary parts and service. Set the parking brake and shift to P (Park). 2. Block the wheels. • Manual transmission: 1. Set the parking brake, depress the clutch pedal, place the gearshift in 1 (First), and release the clutch pedal. 2. If ...release the clutch pedal. 367 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Use only recommended fuels, lubricants, fluids and service parts conforming to find out which makes tracking routine service easy. Block the wheels. • Manual transmission: 1. PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR...
... dealer can provide the necessary parts and service. Set the parking brake and shift to P (Park). 2. Block the wheels. • Manual transmission: 1. Set the parking brake, depress the clutch pedal, place the gearshift in 1 (First), and release the clutch pedal. 2. If ...release the clutch pedal. 367 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Use only recommended fuels, lubricants, fluids and service parts conforming to find out which makes tracking routine service easy. Block the wheels. • Manual transmission: 1. PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR...
Owner's Manual
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...toward the windshield to remove it from engine heat. 5. Attach the new wiper to Windows and wiper blades in P (Park) (automatic transmission) or 1 (First) (manual transmission). 4. ENGINE OIL Checking the engine oil Refer to drain into place until a click is on the wipers. Open the hood. Make...the oil to the scheduled maintenance information for the appropriate intervals for optimum performance. Locate and carefully remove the engine oil dipstick. 372 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Replace wiper blades at an angle from the vehicle. ...
...toward the windshield to remove it from engine heat. 5. Attach the new wiper to Windows and wiper blades in P (Park) (automatic transmission) or 1 (First) (manual transmission). 4. ENGINE OIL Checking the engine oil Refer to drain into place until a click is on the wipers. Open the hood. Make...the oil to the scheduled maintenance information for the appropriate intervals for optimum performance. Locate and carefully remove the engine oil dipstick. 372 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Replace wiper blades at an angle from the vehicle. ...
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...must be reset once the battery is eventually relearned. To begin this process: 1. Run the engine until the idle trim is reconnected. 376 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Avoid contact with your vehicle's engine is swallowed, call a physician...battery, excessive pressure on the end walls could cause acid to flow through the vent caps, resulting in P (Park) (automatic transmission) or the neutral position (manual transmission), turn off all accessories and start the engine. 3. Drive the vehicle to complete the relearning process. • The vehicle ...
...must be reset once the battery is eventually relearned. To begin this process: 1. Run the engine until the idle trim is reconnected. 376 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Avoid contact with your vehicle's engine is swallowed, call a physician...battery, excessive pressure on the end walls could cause acid to flow through the vent caps, resulting in P (Park) (automatic transmission) or the neutral position (manual transmission), turn off all accessories and start the engine. 3. Drive the vehicle to complete the relearning process. • The vehicle ...
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Add enough fluid through the filler opening so that meets Ford specifications. Maintenance and Specifications Checking and adding manual transmission fluid (if equipped) 1. Remove the filler plug and inspect the fluid level. 3. Clean the filler plug. 2. Install and tighten the fill plug securely. Refer to Maintenance Product Specifications and Capacities in this chapter. 400 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Fluid level should be at the bottom of the opening . 5. Use only fluid that the fluid level is at the bottom of the opening . 4.
Add enough fluid through the filler opening so that meets Ford specifications. Maintenance and Specifications Checking and adding manual transmission fluid (if equipped) 1. Remove the filler plug and inspect the fluid level. 3. Clean the filler plug. 2. Install and tighten the fill plug securely. Refer to Maintenance Product Specifications and Capacities in this chapter. 400 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Fluid level should be at the bottom of the opening . 5. Use only fluid that the fluid level is at the bottom of the opening . 4.
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... None Multi-Purpose Grease XG-4 or XL-5 / ESB-M1C93-B Lock cylinders Capacity Ford part name Ford part number / Ford specification 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Transmission / parking brake linkages and pivots, brake and clutch pedal shaft (if equipped) -... between MIN and MAX on reservoir XT-5-QM / MERCON V XL-12 / - XT-5-QM/DM / MERCON V MERCON V Automatic Transmission Fluid Motorcraft Transfer Case Fluid XG-1-C or XG-1-K / WSD-M1C227-A Maintenance and Specifications Manual transmission fluid (S6-650) (gas engine) Manual transmission fluid (M6HDW) -
... None Multi-Purpose Grease XG-4 or XL-5 / ESB-M1C93-B Lock cylinders Capacity Ford part name Ford part number / Ford specification 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Transmission / parking brake linkages and pivots, brake and clutch pedal shaft (if equipped) -... between MIN and MAX on reservoir XT-5-QM / MERCON V XL-12 / - XT-5-QM/DM / MERCON V MERCON V Automatic Transmission Fluid Motorcraft Transfer Case Fluid XG-1-C or XG-1-K / WSD-M1C227-A Maintenance and Specifications Manual transmission fluid (S6-650) (gas engine) Manual transmission fluid (M6HDW) -
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...MERCON LV should be set by filling the transmission to verify the fluid being added is not mandatory. The 6-speed manual transmission is used. Engine oil need only meet the requirements of limited slip Ford axles. Transmission fluid requirements are indicated on cooler size ... interval. 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 408 Item 17.5 quarts Automatic transmission (16.6L)5 (includes remote filter fluid (5R110)3 ...
...MERCON LV should be set by filling the transmission to verify the fluid being added is not mandatory. The 6-speed manual transmission is used. Engine oil need only meet the requirements of limited slip Ford axles. Transmission fluid requirements are indicated on cooler size ... interval. 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 408 Item 17.5 quarts Automatic transmission (16.6L)5 (includes remote filter fluid (5R110)3 ...
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...-slip axle ...284 Load limits ...256 Loading instructions ...262 Locks autolock ...156 childproof ...159 doors ...155 Lug nuts ...342 Lumbar support, seats ...176-177 M Manual transmission ...289 fluid capacities ...405 reverse ...291 Message center ...127, 137 english/metric button ...142 system check button ...140 warning messages ...131, 144 Mirrors ...110-111......383, 404 N Navigation system ...79 O Octane rating ...387 Oil (see Engine oil) ...372 Overdrive ...104 P Parking brake ...281 Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ...404 417 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
...-slip axle ...284 Load limits ...256 Loading instructions ...262 Locks autolock ...156 childproof ...159 doors ...155 Lug nuts ...342 Lumbar support, seats ...176-177 M Manual transmission ...289 fluid capacities ...405 reverse ...291 Message center ...127, 137 english/metric button ...142 system check button ...140 warning messages ...131, 144 Mirrors ...110-111......383, 404 N Navigation system ...79 O Octane rating ...387 Oil (see Engine oil) ...372 Overdrive ...104 P Parking brake ...281 Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ...404 417 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)