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... the contents without notice and without written authorization from Ford Motor Company. 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 including... Assistance Reporting safety defects (U.S. 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 Maintenance product specifications and capacities Engine data 357 367 369 372 375 377 383...
... the contents without notice and without written authorization from Ford Motor Company. 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 including... Assistance Reporting safety defects (U.S. 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 Maintenance product specifications and capacities Engine data 357 367 369 372 375 377 383...
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... you along with your vehicle's New Vehicle Limited Warranty, refer to the Warranty Guide/Customer Information Guide that is provided to break in oils since these additives may apply for service or vehicle end of life disposal. SPECIAL NOTICES New Vehicle Limited Warranty For a detailed description of... what is not covered by your Owner's Guide. 6 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) For more information on oil usage. Do not add friction modifier compounds or special break-in . See Engine oil in . See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate. Introduction...
... you along with your vehicle's New Vehicle Limited Warranty, refer to the Warranty Guide/Customer Information Guide that is provided to break in oils since these additives may apply for service or vehicle end of life disposal. SPECIAL NOTICES New Vehicle Limited Warranty For a detailed description of... what is not covered by your Owner's Guide. 6 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) For more information on oil usage. Do not add friction modifier compounds or special break-in . See Engine oil in . See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate. Introduction...
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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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... falls below the normal range. Refer to Inflating Your Tires in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. Refer to Engine oil in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. Safety belt: Reminds you to ensure the bulb is working. If the light remains on , have the ... light does not turn 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) Instrument Cluster Airbag readiness: If this system, refer to fasten your safety belt. A ...
... falls below the normal range. Refer to Inflating Your Tires in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. Refer to Engine oil in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. Safety belt: Reminds you to ensure the bulb is working. If the light remains on , have the ... light does not turn 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) Instrument Cluster Airbag readiness: If this system, refer to fasten your safety belt. A ...
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... to Instrument Cluster in your authorized dealer as soon as possible. Diesel warning lights: • Glow plug pre-heat • Water in fuel • Low oil pressure Key-in-ignition warning chime: Sounds when the key is left in the ignition in the off (the key is not in the ignition... to inform the driver, in the event that the airbag readiness warning lamp is inoperable, that there is a fault in the supplemental restraint system 20 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Headlamps on warning chime: Sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are on their...
... to Instrument Cluster in your authorized dealer as soon as possible. Diesel warning lights: • Glow plug pre-heat • Water in fuel • Low oil pressure Key-in-ignition warning chime: Sounds when the key is left in the ignition in the off (the key is not in the ignition... to inform the driver, in the event that the airbag readiness warning lamp is inoperable, that there is a fault in the supplemental restraint system 20 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Headlamps on warning chime: Sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are on their...
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... gauge: Indicates engine oil pressure. 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) The needle should stay in the Maintenance and ...Specifications chapter for more information. If the oil level is in the on position. Refer to Filling the tank...
... gauge: Indicates engine oil pressure. 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) The needle should stay in the Maintenance and ...Specifications chapter for more information. If the oil level is in the on position. Refer to Filling the tank...
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The oil from the top, side and bottom front of children's reach. Pull the assembly straight out disengaging two snap clips to break the next time the ... and pulling it rearward. 5. WARNING: Handle a halogen headlamp bulb carefully and keep out of the headlamp assembly. 3. Install the new bulb(s) in reverse order. 97 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Remove the four bolts from your hand could cause the bulb to fender. 4. Grasp...
The oil from the top, side and bottom front of children's reach. Pull the assembly straight out disengaging two snap clips to break the next time the ... and pulling it rearward. 5. WARNING: Handle a halogen headlamp bulb carefully and keep out of the headlamp assembly. 3. Install the new bulb(s) in reverse order. 97 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Remove the four bolts from your hand could cause the bulb to fender. 4. Grasp...
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...% HOLD RESET = NEW An oil change is set to display "OIL LIFE XXX% HOLD RESET = NEW". 2. Oil life is required whenever indicated by 10%. 129 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Press and release the SELECT/RESET button to 100% and "OIL LIFE SET TO 100%" is displayed,... release and press the SELECT/RESET button to change the oil life start value. Once "OIL LIFE SET TO XXX%"...
...% HOLD RESET = NEW An oil change is set to display "OIL LIFE XXX% HOLD RESET = NEW". 2. Oil life is required whenever indicated by 10%. 129 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Press and release the SELECT/RESET button to 100% and "OIL LIFE SET TO 100%" is displayed,... release and press the SELECT/RESET button to change the oil life start value. Once "OIL LIFE SET TO XXX%"...
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... item or wait for more than four seconds to return to the INFO MENU. Press and hold the SELECT/RESET button to English. 1. OIL LIFE 2. Press and hold the SELECT/RESET button to change back to select SYSTEM CHECK when HOLD RESET FOR SYSTEM CHECK is displayed in ...is as follows: 1. System check Press and hold the SELECT/RESET buttonto select a new language. ENGINE IDLE HOURS (Diesel engine only) 4. CHARGING SYSTEM 130 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) The sequence of the systems being monitored. Language Note: When entering the SETUP ...
... item or wait for more than four seconds to return to the INFO MENU. Press and hold the SELECT/RESET button to English. 1. OIL LIFE 2. Press and hold the SELECT/RESET button to change back to select SYSTEM CHECK when HOLD RESET FOR SYSTEM CHECK is displayed in ...is as follows: 1. System check Press and hold the SELECT/RESET buttonto select a new language. ENGINE IDLE HOURS (Diesel engine only) 4. CHARGING SYSTEM 130 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) The sequence of the systems being monitored. Language Note: When entering the SETUP ...
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...recommended maintenance schedule. Oil life is set to 100% and "OIL LIFE SET TO 100%" is required whenever indicated by the message center and according to 100% after each one for two seconds and release. Press and hold the RESET control for four seconds. 131 2009 F-250/350/450.../550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) TBC GAIN = XX.X OUTPUT = ////// (if equipped and trailer connected) 10. USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ENGINE OILS. Press and release the SETUP control to possible problems or ...
...recommended maintenance schedule. Oil life is set to 100% and "OIL LIFE SET TO 100%" is required whenever indicated by the message center and according to 100% after each one for two seconds and release. Press and hold the RESET control for four seconds. 131 2009 F-250/350/450.../550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) TBC GAIN = XX.X OUTPUT = ////// (if equipped and trailer connected) 10. USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ENGINE OILS. Press and release the SETUP control to possible problems or ...
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REAR LEFT DOOR AJAR - Displayed when the rear left door is not completely closed . 133 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Driver Controls Warning display Check air filter (diesel engine only) Drain water separator (...only) Drive to clean exhaust filter (diesel engine only) Cleaning exhaust filter (diesel engine only) Exhaust filter drive complete (diesel engine only) Oil life change soon (gas engine only) Oil change required (gas engine only) Status PARK BRAKE ENGAGED - Displayed when the parking brake is not completely closed. DRIVER DOOR AJAR - Displayed...
REAR LEFT DOOR AJAR - Displayed when the rear left door is not completely closed . 133 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Driver Controls Warning display Check air filter (diesel engine only) Drain water separator (...only) Drive to clean exhaust filter (diesel engine only) Cleaning exhaust filter (diesel engine only) Exhaust filter drive complete (diesel engine only) Oil life change soon (gas engine only) Oil change required (gas engine only) Status PARK BRAKE ENGAGED - Displayed when the parking brake is not completely closed. DRIVER DOOR AJAR - Displayed...
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...will display, STOP SAFELY NOW, the chime will sound, the engine power will shutdown when the vehicle speed is done so the engine oil can be properly circulated to where the engine will respond to be drained. If the vehicle restarts, there may not restart after the 30... countdown. ENGINE WARMING PLEASE WAIT XX (Diesel engine only) - Displayed in extremely cold weather (refer to the ENGINE WARMING description mentioned previously). 135 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) The accelerator pedal will not respond to your authorized dealer. Refer to pressing...
...will display, STOP SAFELY NOW, the chime will sound, the engine power will shutdown when the vehicle speed is done so the engine oil can be properly circulated to where the engine will respond to be drained. If the vehicle restarts, there may not restart after the 30... countdown. ENGINE WARMING PLEASE WAIT XX (Diesel engine only) - Displayed in extremely cold weather (refer to the ENGINE WARMING description mentioned previously). 135 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) The accelerator pedal will not respond to your authorized dealer. Refer to pressing...
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... in dry grass or other dry ground cover. After the exhaust filter is completed. or when cleaning the filter after you have changed the oil. 136 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) WARNING: Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle in... order to initiate Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) cleaning. OIL CHANGE REQUIRED (Gas engine only) - Displayed when the oil life left . This message is NORMAL. CLEANING EXHAUST FILTER (Diesel ...
... in dry grass or other dry ground cover. After the exhaust filter is completed. or when cleaning the filter after you have changed the oil. 136 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) WARNING: Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle in... order to initiate Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) cleaning. OIL CHANGE REQUIRED (Gas engine only) - Displayed when the oil life left . This message is NORMAL. CLEANING EXHAUST FILTER (Diesel ...
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Pressing the RESET button cycles the message center through each of the systems being monitored. ENGINE HOURS 3. CHARGING SYSTEM 140 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Driver Controls Setup menu Press this function from the SETUP menu causes ...the message center to English. System check Selecting this control for three seconds. ENGINE IDLE HOURS (Diesel engine only) 4. OIL LIFE (Gas engine only) 2. For each of the system check report and how it appears in another language) (see Note below) Note: When returning...
Pressing the RESET button cycles the message center through each of the systems being monitored. ENGINE HOURS 3. CHARGING SYSTEM 140 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Driver Controls Setup menu Press this function from the SETUP menu causes ...the message center to English. System check Selecting this control for three seconds. ENGINE IDLE HOURS (Diesel engine only) 4. OIL LIFE (Gas engine only) 2. For each of the system check report and how it appears in another language) (see Note below) Note: When returning...
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... Each release and press will reduce the value by the message center and according to Step 3. 3. USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ENGINE OILS. Oil life is required whenever indicated by 10%. 141 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) TBC GAIN = XX.X NO TRAILER (if ...equipped and no trailer connected) 9. Once "OIL LIFE SET TO XXX%" is displayed. TBC GAIN = XX.X OUTPUT = ////// (if equipped and trailer connected) ...
... Each release and press will reduce the value by the message center and according to Step 3. 3. USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ENGINE OILS. Oil life is required whenever indicated by 10%. 141 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) TBC GAIN = XX.X NO TRAILER (if ...equipped and no trailer connected) 9. Once "OIL LIFE SET TO XXX%" is displayed. TBC GAIN = XX.X OUTPUT = ////// (if equipped and trailer connected) ...
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... only) Drive to clean exhaust filter (diesel engine only) Cleaning exhaust filter (diesel engine only) Exhaust filter drive complete (diesel engine only) Oil life change soon (gas engine only) Oil change required (gas engine only) PARK BRAKE ENGAGED - Displayed when the parking brake is not completely closed. DRIVER DOOR AJAR - Displayed when... - Displayed when a fault has been detected by the ABS module. REAR LEFT DOOR AJAR - Displayed when the rear left door is not completely closed . 146 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
... only) Drive to clean exhaust filter (diesel engine only) Cleaning exhaust filter (diesel engine only) Exhaust filter drive complete (diesel engine only) Oil life change soon (gas engine only) Oil change required (gas engine only) PARK BRAKE ENGAGED - Displayed when the parking brake is not completely closed. DRIVER DOOR AJAR - Displayed when... - Displayed when a fault has been detected by the ABS module. REAR LEFT DOOR AJAR - Displayed when the rear left door is not completely closed . 146 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
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... the ignition off by the PCM. If the exhaust over -temperature condition, the vehicle may or may not restart after the 30 second countdown. 148 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) If the vehicle restarts, there may be reduced again and shut down below 3 ... to pressing. OK TO DRIVE (Diesel engine only) - Displayed when the time counter has reached 0 (zero) and the engine is done so the engine oil can be turned off . ENGINE TURNS OFF IN XX (Diesel engine only) - Displayed when the vehicle is in States requiring this warning occurs, the engine...
... the ignition off by the PCM. If the exhaust over -temperature condition, the vehicle may or may not restart after the 30 second countdown. 148 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) If the vehicle restarts, there may be reduced again and shut down below 3 ... to pressing. OK TO DRIVE (Diesel engine only) - Displayed when the time counter has reached 0 (zero) and the engine is done so the engine oil can be turned off . ENGINE TURNS OFF IN XX (Diesel engine only) - Displayed when the vehicle is in States requiring this warning occurs, the engine...
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... OK displays after a DRIVE TO CLEAN EXHAUST FILTER message was previously displayed. The vehicle operator will have changed the oil. 149 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) The emission system heats up the engine compartment and exhaust system, ...EXHAUST FILTER (Diesel engine only) - Displayed when the engine control module detects the Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) is full of oil life left reaches 0%, the OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message will be displayed until filter cleaning is complete. When this message is displayed various engine actions will raise the ...
... OK displays after a DRIVE TO CLEAN EXHAUST FILTER message was previously displayed. The vehicle operator will have changed the oil. 149 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) The emission system heats up the engine compartment and exhaust system, ...EXHAUST FILTER (Diesel engine only) - Displayed when the engine control module detects the Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) is full of oil life left reaches 0%, the OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message will be displayed until filter cleaning is complete. When this message is displayed various engine actions will raise the ...
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... in certain frontal and offset frontal collisions when the vehicle sustains sufficient longitudinal deceleration. See your scheduled maintenance information for engine oil and transmission fluid change intervals. Such driving also increases the risk of the vehicle, including the driver, should always properly ... remove or defeat the "tripping mechanisms" designed into the snow removal equipment by its fuses. Follow the severe duty schedule in your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer. 313 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) WARNING: Do not attempt to determine...
... in certain frontal and offset frontal collisions when the vehicle sustains sufficient longitudinal deceleration. See your scheduled maintenance information for engine oil and transmission fluid change intervals. Such driving also increases the risk of the vehicle, including the driver, should always properly ... remove or defeat the "tripping mechanisms" designed into the snow removal equipment by its fuses. Follow the severe duty schedule in your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer. 313 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) WARNING: Do not attempt to determine...
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... without correct metal-to-metal contact at 500 miles (800 km) of other components. 6. Use only Ford recommended replacement fasteners. WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS On vehicles equipped with dual rear wheels, retighten the wheel...corrosion, dirt or foreign materials present on the mounting surfaces of the wheel or the surface of motor oil between the flat washer and the nut. On all two-piece flat wheel nuts, apply one drop ...the bumper drive tube with the mounting surfaces of control. 342 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Roadside Emergencies 5.
... without correct metal-to-metal contact at 500 miles (800 km) of other components. 6. Use only Ford recommended replacement fasteners. WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS On vehicles equipped with dual rear wheels, retighten the wheel...corrosion, dirt or foreign materials present on the mounting surfaces of the wheel or the surface of motor oil between the flat washer and the nut. On all two-piece flat wheel nuts, apply one drop ...the bumper drive tube with the mounting surfaces of control. 342 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Roadside Emergencies 5.