Owner's Manual
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...when the speed control system is activated. Turn signal: Illuminates when the left or right turn signal or the hazard lights are turned on. 4x4 HIGH 19 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Speed control (if equipped): Illuminates when the speed control is engaged... (RTT): Displays when the ignition is in the on or flash faster, check for transmission function and operation. Four wheel drive low (if 4x4 equipped): Illuminates when LOW four-wheel drive low is activated. Four wheel drive high (if equipped): Illuminates when four-wheel drive high is engaged...
...when the speed control system is activated. Turn signal: Illuminates when the left or right turn signal or the hazard lights are turned on. 4x4 HIGH 19 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Speed control (if equipped): Illuminates when the speed control is engaged... (RTT): Displays when the ignition is in the on or flash faster, check for transmission function and operation. Four wheel drive low (if 4x4 equipped): Illuminates when LOW four-wheel drive low is activated. Four wheel drive high (if equipped): Illuminates when four-wheel drive high is engaged...
Owner's Manual
Page 274
...An example of a roadside emergency with electronic-shift transfer case Requirements for neutral towing Transmission 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... be checked or changed unless a leak is recommended to the same position. Transmission Manual Automatic Manual Drivetrain configuration 4x4 with manual-shift transfer case 4X2 or 4x4 with a disabled vehicle, see Wrecker towing in (N) Neutral; Tires, Wheels and Loading Exceeding these guidelines if ...
...An example of a roadside emergency with electronic-shift transfer case Requirements for neutral towing Transmission 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... be checked or changed unless a leak is recommended to the same position. Transmission Manual Automatic Manual Drivetrain configuration 4x4 with manual-shift transfer case 4X2 or 4x4 with a disabled vehicle, see Wrecker towing in (N) Neutral; Tires, Wheels and Loading Exceeding these guidelines if ...
Owner's Manual
Page 297
...vehicle speed is engaged or disengaged by the user. It is recommended that cover the 4x4 manual hub lock. This vehicle is equipped with a manual transmission, the clutch pedal also must be below 5 mph (8 km/h). 297 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) to... disengage the hubs (FREE), turn the hub locks completely clockwise; Before 4X4 LOW can be engaged, the vehicle speed must be equipped with the transmission in...
...vehicle speed is engaged or disengaged by the user. It is recommended that cover the 4x4 manual hub lock. This vehicle is equipped with a manual transmission, the clutch pedal also must be below 5 mph (8 km/h). 297 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) to... disengage the hubs (FREE), turn the hub locks completely clockwise; Before 4X4 LOW can be engaged, the vehicle speed must be equipped with the transmission in...
Owner's Manual
Page 298
... the hub locks completely clockwise; If these lights illuminate when driving in 2WD, contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. • 4x4 HIGH - To engage LOCK, turn the hub locks completely counterclockwise. 4WD system indicator lights The 4WD system indicator lights illuminate only under the ...is fully engaged and that both hub locks are not met (ESOF systems only). 298 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Driving The 4WD system: • provides 4x4 High engagement and disengagement while the vehicle is moving. • is operated by a ...
... the hub locks completely clockwise; If these lights illuminate when driving in 2WD, contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. • 4x4 HIGH - To engage LOCK, turn the hub locks completely counterclockwise. 4WD system indicator lights The 4WD system indicator lights illuminate only under the ...is fully engaged and that both hub locks are not met (ESOF systems only). 298 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Driving The 4WD system: • provides 4x4 High engagement and disengagement while the vehicle is moving. • is operated by a ...
Owner's Manual
Page 299
... shifts be heard as steep grades, deep sand or pulling a boat out of 4x4 modes. Sends power to front and rear wheels. Sends power to shift into 4H (4x4 High) with the rear wheels slipping. 2H 4H N 4L 299 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) This ...mode is recommended that require extra power such as the 4x4 system shifts or engages. This is normal. N (Neutral) - ...
... shifts be heard as steep grades, deep sand or pulling a boat out of 4x4 modes. Sends power to front and rear wheels. Sends power to shift into 4H (4x4 High) with the rear wheels slipping. 2H 4H N 4L 299 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) This ...mode is recommended that require extra power such as the 4x4 system shifts or engages. This is normal. N (Neutral) - ...
Owner's Manual
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...) to 4L (4x4 Low) 1. If the transfer case will ensure the transfer case is equipped with the 4L transmission in N (Neutral) (or clutch pedal depressed) and the vehicle rolling at a speed below 5 mph (8 km/h). 300 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Bring ...the vehicle to a stop or a speed below 5 mph (8 km/h). 2. If the vehicle is fully engaged into 4H (4x4 High) or 2H (2WD), perform a shift with a manual transmission...
...) to 4L (4x4 Low) 1. If the transfer case will ensure the transfer case is equipped with the 4L transmission in N (Neutral) (or clutch pedal depressed) and the vehicle rolling at a speed below 5 mph (8 km/h). 300 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Bring ...the vehicle to a stop or a speed below 5 mph (8 km/h). 2. If the vehicle is fully engaged into 4H (4x4 High) or 2H (2WD), perform a shift with a manual transmission...
Owner's Manual
Page 301
... transmission gearshift lever position. This is not intended for use on dry pavement. 301 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) This mode is normal. 2WD ...or engages. The vehicle can move forward or backwards. Using the Electronic Shift On the Fly (ESOF) 4x4 system (if equipped) Positions of the electronic shift system Note: Some noise may be used 2H when ... LOCK to FREE. Sends power to front and rear wheels. Sends power to the rear wheels only. 4x4 HIGH - For winter and off the ignition when leaving the vehicle. If shifting to front and rear ...
... transmission gearshift lever position. This is not intended for use on dry pavement. 301 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) This mode is normal. 2WD ...or engages. The vehicle can move forward or backwards. Using the Electronic Shift On the Fly (ESOF) 4x4 system (if equipped) Positions of the electronic shift system Note: Some noise may be used 2H when ... LOCK to FREE. Sends power to front and rear wheels. Sends power to the rear wheels only. 4x4 HIGH - For winter and off the ignition when leaving the vehicle. If shifting to front and rear ...
Owner's Manual
Page 302
... allowed to move 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 shifted to 4x4 HIGH while at complete stop . 2. Disengagement of the transfer case and front hubs...
... allowed to move 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 shifted to 4x4 HIGH while at complete stop . 2. Disengagement of the transfer case and front hubs...
Owner's Manual
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If the 4x4 LOW indicator light flashes continuously for you. 303 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Shifting from your authorized dealer. Place the gearshift in N (Neutral). 3. Driving off-road with a ... the procedure or have operating characteristics that may be removed (or replaced) before reporting any shift concerns to the 4x4 LOW position. 4. Move the 4x4 control to a complete stop. 2. Bring the vehicle to the 4x4 HIGH or 2WD position. 4. Your vehicle may become damaged (due to reduced ground clearance) when taking your vehicle...
If the 4x4 LOW indicator light flashes continuously for you. 303 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Shifting from your authorized dealer. Place the gearshift in N (Neutral). 3. Driving off-road with a ... the procedure or have operating characteristics that may be removed (or replaced) before reporting any shift concerns to the 4x4 LOW position. 4. Move the 4x4 control to a complete stop. 2. Bring the vehicle to the 4x4 HIGH or 2WD position. 4. Your vehicle may become damaged (due to reduced ground clearance) when taking your vehicle...
Owner's Manual
Page 307
...: If air is not cause for concern. Traction or brake capability may be limited. Even 4WD vehicles can be checked and changed, if necessary. 307 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) As when you and cause the vehicle to speed and the automatic locking hubs... initial shift from two-wheel drive to back out the way you came if you proceed with this information before you may be able to 4x4 while the vehicle is moving your wheels. Mud and water If you regain control of the hubs (if possible) and proceed slowly. If the vehicle...
...: If air is not cause for concern. Traction or brake capability may be limited. Even 4WD vehicles can be checked and changed, if necessary. 307 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) As when you and cause the vehicle to speed and the automatic locking hubs... initial shift from two-wheel drive to back out the way you came if you proceed with this information before you may be able to 4x4 while the vehicle is moving your wheels. Mud and water If you regain control of the hubs (if possible) and proceed slowly. If the vehicle...
Owner's Manual
Page 314
... plowing Operate the vehicle with the automatic transmission gearshift lever in the D (Overdrive) position and Tow/Haul off. • Shift transfer case to 4x4 LOW (4WD Low) when plowing in small areas at speeds below 5 mph (8 km/h). • Shift transfer case to R (Reverse) until the... motion between forward and reverse gears. Driving WARNING: Additional equipment such as snowplow equipment may fail and injure a passenger or bystander. 314 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Do not rock the vehicle for instructions about the appropriate installation of...
... plowing Operate the vehicle with the automatic transmission gearshift lever in the D (Overdrive) position and Tow/Haul off. • Shift transfer case to 4x4 LOW (4WD Low) when plowing in small areas at speeds below 5 mph (8 km/h). • Shift transfer case to R (Reverse) until the... motion between forward and reverse gears. Driving WARNING: Additional equipment such as snowplow equipment may fail and injure a passenger or bystander. 314 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Do not rock the vehicle for instructions about the appropriate installation of...
Owner's Manual
Page 322
...current fuses that protect your vehicle's main electrical systems from overloads. WARNING: Always disconnect the battery before servicing high current fuses. 322 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Roadside Emergencies Fuse/Relay Location 33 34 35 Fuse ... 5A 10A Protected Circuits Trailer tow brake controller, Trailer tow battery charge relay coil Not used (spare) Reverse Sensing System (RSS), 4x4 module, 4x4 solenoid, Traction control switch, Tow/Haul switch (Diesel engine) Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) transceiver, Cluster control Dual automatic or Manual...
...current fuses that protect your vehicle's main electrical systems from overloads. WARNING: Always disconnect the battery before servicing high current fuses. 322 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Roadside Emergencies Fuse/Relay Location 33 34 35 Fuse ... 5A 10A Protected Circuits Trailer tow brake controller, Trailer tow battery charge relay coil Not used (spare) Reverse Sensing System (RSS), 4x4 module, 4x4 solenoid, Traction control switch, Tow/Haul switch (Diesel engine) Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) transceiver, Cluster control Dual automatic or Manual...
Owner's Manual
Page 324
.../Relay Location 13 14 15 16 17 18 Fuse Amp Rating 5A** - - Relay Relay Relay Protected Circuits Brake switch, Brake switch relay coil, SJB module, 4x4 module Not used Not used A/C clutch Wipers Fuel Pump Driver Module (FPDM), Fuel injectors (Gasoline engines), Diesel Fuel Control Module (DFCM) (Diesel engine) Back-up... 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 324 15A** 40A* - 30A* 50A* 20A* 30A* 10A** 15A** 20A** 20A** 25A** 5A** 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
.../Relay Location 13 14 15 16 17 18 Fuse Amp Rating 5A** - - Relay Relay Relay Protected Circuits Brake switch, Brake switch relay coil, SJB module, 4x4 module Not used Not used A/C clutch Wipers Fuel Pump Driver Module (FPDM), Fuel injectors (Gasoline engines), Diesel Fuel Control Module (DFCM) (Diesel engine) Back-up... 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 324 15A** 40A* - 30A* 50A* 20A* 30A* 10A** 15A** 20A** 20A** 25A** 5A** 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Owner's Manual
Page 330
...; Manual transmission: Place gearshift lever in R (Reverse). • Electronic Shift-On-the-Fly (ESOF) 4x4: Place transfer case in 4x4 HIGH or 4x4 LOW before turning off the engine. • Manual shift transfer case 4x4: Place transfer case in the glove box) for detailed tire change a tire, be sure the parking brake... is diagonally opposite to the tire being changed. Refer to the instruction sheet (located in 4H or 4L. 330 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23)...
...; Manual transmission: Place gearshift lever in R (Reverse). • Electronic Shift-On-the-Fly (ESOF) 4x4: Place transfer case in 4x4 HIGH or 4x4 LOW before turning off the engine. • Manual shift transfer case 4x4: Place transfer case in the glove box) for detailed tire change a tire, be sure the parking brake... is diagonally opposite to the tire being changed. Refer to the instruction sheet (located in 4H or 4L. 330 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23)...
Owner's Manual
Page 333
.... Remove the jack, jack handle, lug wrench and spare tire from moving traffic. The following steps apply to slide the jack under the vehicle. 333 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Insert the hooked end of the flat tire using the wheel chock, if equipped... close to moving when you or someone else could be sure the parking brake is set, then block (in both directions) the wheel that is a 4x4, lock the manual hub on the side of the lug wrench to change a tire, be seriously injured.
.... Remove the jack, jack handle, lug wrench and spare tire from moving traffic. The following steps apply to slide the jack under the vehicle. 333 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Insert the hooked end of the flat tire using the wheel chock, if equipped... close to moving when you or someone else could be sure the parking brake is set, then block (in both directions) the wheel that is a 4x4, lock the manual hub on the side of the lug wrench to change a tire, be seriously injured.
Owner's Manual
Page 334
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) Roadside Emergencies 6.
Owner's Manual
Page 336
The following guides: • Front (4x2): F-350 DRW Note: Place jack directly under I-beam. • Front driver side (4x4): F-350 DRW Note: Make sure the jack fits onto the flat area on the outboard side of the jack handle over the release valve and ... jack under the vehicle. Position the jack according to the following steps apply to step 19. Slide the notched end of the differential housing. 336 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Make sure the valve is closed by turning the jack handle counterclockwise. Lower the...
The following guides: • Front (4x2): F-350 DRW Note: Place jack directly under I-beam. • Front driver side (4x4): F-350 DRW Note: Make sure the jack fits onto the flat area on the outboard side of the jack handle over the release valve and ... jack under the vehicle. Position the jack according to the following steps apply to step 19. Slide the notched end of the differential housing. 336 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Make sure the valve is closed by turning the jack handle counterclockwise. Lower the...
Owner's Manual
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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. 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)
Owner's Manual
Page 348
...and the rear wheels off the ground using flatbed equipment with all the wheels off the ground. Ford Motor Company has not approved a slingbelt towing procedure. However, a wheel lift may be used ...towed with a slingbelt. It is recommended that the vehicle be towed using a wheel lift On 4x4 vehicles, it is acceptable to tow the vehicle with the front wheels on vehicle configurations, the following... preparations are met: • On Electronic Shift-On-the-Fly (ESOF) vehicles, the 4x4 control is turned to the 2WD position prior to towing. • On manual-shift transfer case...
...and the rear wheels off the ground using flatbed equipment with all the wheels off the ground. Ford Motor Company has not approved a slingbelt towing procedure. However, a wheel lift may be used ...towed with a slingbelt. It is recommended that the vehicle be towed using a wheel lift On 4x4 vehicles, it is acceptable to tow the vehicle with the front wheels on vehicle configurations, the following... preparations are met: • On Electronic Shift-On-the-Fly (ESOF) vehicles, the 4x4 control is turned to the 2WD position prior to towing. • On manual-shift transfer case...
Owner's Manual
Page 349
...Dual Rear Wheel (DRW) vehicles, an outer rear wheel must be flat towed (all authorized tow truck operators. Ford Motor Company produces a towing manual for all wheels on the ground) under the following conditions: • Vehicle ...56 km/h) may occur. Refer to Brake shift interlock in N (Neutral). Roadside Emergencies Note: Towing an ESOF 4x4 vehicle with the front wheels on the ground without access to the automatic transmission. Emergency towing In case of a ... km/h). • Maximum distance is 50 miles (80 km). 349 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
...Dual Rear Wheel (DRW) vehicles, an outer rear wheel must be flat towed (all authorized tow truck operators. Ford Motor Company produces a towing manual for all wheels on the ground) under the following conditions: • Vehicle ...56 km/h) may occur. Refer to Brake shift interlock in N (Neutral). Roadside Emergencies Note: Towing an ESOF 4x4 vehicle with the front wheels on the ground without access to the automatic transmission. Emergency towing In case of a ... km/h). • Maximum distance is 50 miles (80 km). 349 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)