Owner's Manual
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...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) If you ...either the Safety Compliance Certification Label or the Tire Label which could cause steering, suspension, axle or transfer case/power transfer unit failure. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN) Both U.S. This...a tire defect requires a recall. Use of any tire or wheel not recommended by Ford. DOT Tire Identification Number for traceability. Additionally the use replacement tires and wheels that the...
...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) If you ...either the Safety Compliance Certification Label or the Tire Label which could cause steering, suspension, axle or transfer case/power transfer unit failure. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN) Both U.S. This...a tire defect requires a recall. Use of any tire or wheel not recommended by Ford. DOT Tire Identification Number for traceability. Additionally the use replacement tires and wheels that the...
Owner's Manual
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Tires, Wheels and Loading Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for service on the rear axle. 243 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) defined as a single; these differences are described below. LT: Indicates a tire, designated by the ... 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 "P" type tires; Load Range/Load Inflation Limits: Indicates the tire's load-carrying capabilities and its inflation limits. 3. Maximum Load Single lb. (kg) at...
Tires, Wheels and Loading Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for service on the rear axle. 243 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) defined as a single; these differences are described below. LT: Indicates a tire, designated by the ... 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 "P" type tires; Load Range/Load Inflation Limits: Indicates the tire's load-carrying capabilities and its inflation limits. 3. Maximum Load Single lb. (kg) at...
Owner's Manual
Page 255
...need to use of the same size and specifications) be used, as those originally provided by Ford can affect the safety and performance of your vehicle. • Remove the tire chains when ... and must be repeated. 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) SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS...to your vehicle. • If possible, avoid fully loading your vehicle, which could cause steering, suspension, axle or transfer case/power transfer unit failure. Use of any wiring, brake lines or fuel lines. •...
...need to use of the same size and specifications) be used, as those originally provided by Ford can affect the safety and performance of your vehicle. • Remove the tire chains when ... and must be repeated. 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) SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS...to your vehicle. • If possible, avoid fully loading your vehicle, which could cause steering, suspension, axle or transfer case/power transfer unit failure. Use of any wiring, brake lines or fuel lines. •...
Owner's Manual
Page 258
...vehicle curb weight and all weight added to Trailer towing found in this chapter or the RV and Trailer Towing Guide provided by a single axle (front or rear). Tires, Wheels and Loading Cargo Weight - includes all payload. GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) - is the total weight placed on ...each axle must never exceed its GAWR. GAW (Gross Axle Weight) - is the Vehicle Curb Weight + cargo + passengers. 258 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Note: For trailer towing ...
...vehicle curb weight and all weight added to Trailer towing found in this chapter or the RV and Trailer Towing Guide provided by a single axle (front or rear). Tires, Wheels and Loading Cargo Weight - includes all payload. GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) - is the total weight placed on ...each axle must never exceed its GAWR. GAW (Gross Axle Weight) - is the Vehicle Curb Weight + cargo + passengers. 258 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Note: For trailer towing ...
Owner's Manual
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... your vehicle on the Safety Compliance Certification Label found on the following text). For chassis cabs and pickup trucks with diesel engines, refer to drive your vehicle section in the following...and Loading The above calculations also assume that does not overload the Front or the Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating specified for your vehicle. Extra precautions, such as slower speeds and increased stopping ...in a manner that the loads are positioned in your vehicle in this section apply to 262 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) WARNING: Loaded vehicles...
... your vehicle on the Safety Compliance Certification Label found on the following text). For chassis cabs and pickup trucks with diesel engines, refer to drive your vehicle section in the following...and Loading The above calculations also assume that does not overload the Front or the Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating specified for your vehicle. Extra precautions, such as slower speeds and increased stopping ...in a manner that the loads are positioned in your vehicle in this section apply to 262 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) WARNING: Loaded vehicles...
Owner's Manual
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...of the vehicle's GCWR, GVWR, GAWR or tire ratings could result in the Instrument Cluster chapter for the transmission fluid temperature information. 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) 21000...) 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) Towing a trailer places an additional load on your vehicle on the type of all...
...of the vehicle's GCWR, GVWR, GAWR or tire ratings could result in the Instrument Cluster chapter for the transmission fluid temperature information. 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) 21000...) 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) Towing a trailer places an additional load on your vehicle on the type of all...
Owner's Manual
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... ball) to the bumper or use hitches that 10%-15% for the fuel system. lb. (kg.) Rear axle Manual Automatic ratio transmission transmission F-350 Dual Rear Wheel (DRW) Pick-up 4.10 17500 (7938) 18500 (8391...) 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 make sure it is on the tongue. 265 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Contact your vehicle. Tires, Wheels...
... ball) to the bumper or use hitches that 10%-15% for the fuel system. lb. (kg.) Rear axle Manual Automatic ratio transmission transmission F-350 Dual Rear Wheel (DRW) Pick-up 4.10 17500 (7938) 18500 (8391...) 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 make sure it is on the tongue. 265 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Contact your vehicle. Tires, Wheels...
Owner's Manual
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...the trailer's electric brakes with electric trailer brakes) has been sensed during a given ignition cycle. 268 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) These are properly made ...or manual control input. The gain setting will raise or lower the setting continuously. WARNING: The Ford TBC has only been verified to be increased to a maximum of 10.0 or decreased to a ...minimum of power going to the trailer brakes relative to four axles) and not hydraulic surge or electric-over-hydraulic types. Pressing and holding a button will display in...
...the trailer's electric brakes with electric trailer brakes) has been sensed during a given ignition cycle. 268 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) These are properly made ...or manual control input. The gain setting will raise or lower the setting continuously. WARNING: The Ford TBC has only been verified to be increased to a maximum of 10.0 or decreased to a ...minimum of power going to the trailer brakes relative to four axles) and not hydraulic surge or electric-over-hydraulic types. Pressing and holding a button will display in...
Owner's Manual
Page 272
...or any obstacles. • Be prepared for trailer sway due to Maintenance Product Specifications and Capacities in either direction. Remember that regardless of the rear axle lubricant used, do not tow a trailer for the first 500 miles (800 km) of a new vehicle, and that the trailer, safety chains.... • When turning make wide turns to allow trailer tires to right. 272 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Consult information on your vehicle, your rear axle with no faster than you will require more information. Refer to your vehicle will be...
...or any obstacles. • Be prepared for trailer sway due to Maintenance Product Specifications and Capacities in either direction. Remember that regardless of the rear axle lubricant used, do not tow a trailer for the first 500 miles (800 km) of a new vehicle, and that the trailer, safety chains.... • When turning make wide turns to allow trailer tires to right. 272 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Consult information on your vehicle, your rear axle with no faster than you will require more information. Refer to your vehicle will be...
Owner's Manual
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...4X2 or 4x4 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) Replace the rear axle lubricant any wheels on the ground, as when using a car-hauling trailer. Transfer case in ...controls chapter for recreational (RV) towing. Otherwise, no recreational towing is recommended to FREE1 Do not tow your vehicle with any time the axle has been submerged in (N) Neutral; Hublocks set to ensure that both hub locks are not to the components. • affecting driveability, ...
...4X2 or 4x4 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) Replace the rear axle lubricant any wheels on the ground, as when using a car-hauling trailer. Transfer case in ...controls chapter for recreational (RV) towing. Otherwise, no recreational towing is recommended to FREE1 Do not tow your vehicle with any time the axle has been submerged in (N) Neutral; Hublocks set to ensure that both hub locks are not to the components. • affecting driveability, ...
Owner's Manual
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... unbelted person is on a poor traction surface. This is normal behavior and indicates the axle is turned off), you can steer the vehicle manually, but it takes more likely to die 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 also make the steering seem to specifications in Workshop Manual. Under normal conditions, the Limited-slip axle functions like a standard rear axle. The axle may exhibit a ...
... unbelted person is on a poor traction surface. This is normal behavior and indicates the axle is turned off), you can steer the vehicle manually, but it takes more likely to die 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 also make the steering seem to specifications in Workshop Manual. Under normal conditions, the Limited-slip axle functions like a standard rear axle. The axle may exhibit a ...
Owner's Manual
Page 307
...driving through high water, drive slowly. Be cautious of the hubs (if possible) and proceed slowly. If the transmission, transfer case or front axle are driving in mud. Sand When driving over sand, apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning your vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the...your vehicle. Traction or brake capability may stall. If the ignition system gets wet, the vehicle may be checked and changed, if necessary. 307 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Once through the terrain. Wet brakes do not stop the vehicle as...
...driving through high water, drive slowly. Be cautious of the hubs (if possible) and proceed slowly. If the transmission, transfer case or front axle are driving in mud. Sand When driving over sand, apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning your vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the...your vehicle. Traction or brake capability may stall. If the ignition system gets wet, the vehicle may be checked and changed, if necessary. 307 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Once through the terrain. Wet brakes do not stop the vehicle as...
Owner's Manual
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...private lands by "treading lightly." Driving on steep slopes or hills. Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management in water, the axle lubricant should always try to drive straight up or down . Do not drive over . Refer to Transmission temperature gauge in losing traction,...A danger lies in the Instrument Cluster chapter for transmission fluid temperature information. If the front or rear axle is an educational program designed to increase public awareness of an observer. 308 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Driving Driving through mud,...
...private lands by "treading lightly." Driving on steep slopes or hills. Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management in water, the axle lubricant should always try to drive straight up or down . Do not drive over . Refer to Transmission temperature gauge in losing traction,...A danger lies in the Instrument Cluster chapter for transmission fluid temperature information. If the front or rear axle is an educational program designed to increase public awareness of an observer. 308 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Driving Driving through mud,...
Owner's Manual
Page 312
...require re-adjustment. • The tire air pressures recommended for additional information. 312 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Driving SNOWPLOWING Ford recommends that the Super Duty F-Series used for the tire and associated load rating is imprinted on the tire ...Front Accessory Reserve Capacity (FARC) is added for customer convenience. • Rear ballast weight behind the rear axle may be added to the vehicle and satisfy Ford compliance certification to -rear weight balance for an "Alterer's Label" on the vehicle from the snowplow installer certifying...
...require re-adjustment. • The tire air pressures recommended for additional information. 312 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Driving SNOWPLOWING Ford recommends that the Super Duty F-Series used for the tire and associated load rating is imprinted on the tire ...Front Accessory Reserve Capacity (FARC) is added for customer convenience. • Rear ballast weight behind the rear axle may be added to the vehicle and satisfy Ford compliance certification to -rear weight balance for an "Alterer's Label" on the vehicle from the snowplow installer certifying...
Owner's Manual
Page 334
Roadside Emergencies 6. Place the jack directly under the axle. 334 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) 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.
Roadside Emergencies 6. Place the jack directly under the axle. 334 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) 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.
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
...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 XY-80W-90-QL / Premium Rear Axle WSP-M2C197-A Lubricant High Temperature 4X4 XG-11 / - Front Axle and Wheel WSS-M1C267-A1 Bearing Grease Motorcraft SAE ... quarts VC-7-B / Gold Engine Coolant (24.3L) WSS-M97B51-A1 (yellow-colored) Maintenance and Specifications 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-250/350 (10.50 inch...
...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 XY-80W-90-QL / Premium Rear Axle WSP-M2C197-A Lubricant High Temperature 4X4 XG-11 / - Front Axle and Wheel WSS-M1C267-A1 Bearing Grease Motorcraft SAE ... quarts VC-7-B / Gold Engine Coolant (24.3L) WSS-M97B51-A1 (yellow-colored) Maintenance and Specifications 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-250/350 (10.50 inch...
Owner's Manual
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... 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...Ford specification 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Maintenance and Specifications Engine oil (includes filter change) - Long box Fuel tank - 406 Item Engine coolant (6.8L V10 engine)2 Engine and fuel coolant - Mid-ship tank (optional on Chassis Cab) Fuel tank - Short box Fuel tank - Aft axle (Chassis cab...
... 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...Ford specification 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Maintenance and Specifications Engine oil (includes filter change) - Long box Fuel tank - 406 Item Engine coolant (6.8L V10 engine)2 Engine and fuel coolant - Mid-ship tank (optional on Chassis Cab) Fuel tank - Short box Fuel tank - Aft axle (Chassis cab...
Owner's Manual
Page 408
... on cooler size and if equipped with an in -tank cooler. 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 Refer to your vehicle.... 3 Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. Ford design rear axles contain a synthetic lubricant that require MERCON LV...
... on cooler size and if equipped with an in -tank cooler. 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 Refer to your vehicle.... 3 Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. Ford design rear axles contain a synthetic lubricant that require MERCON LV...
Owner's Manual
Page 413
...-free communication system Remote start Vehicle security systems Wheel locks Not all models. Any such equipment installed in the area of the front or rear axle (GVWR or GAWR as indicated on the Safety Compliance Certification Label). For maximum vehicle performance, keep the following information in mind when adding accessories or...; When adding accessories, equipment, passengers and luggage to the vehicle 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)
...-free communication system Remote start Vehicle security systems Wheel locks Not all models. Any such equipment installed in the area of the front or rear axle (GVWR or GAWR as indicated on the Safety Compliance Certification Label). For maximum vehicle performance, keep the following information in mind when adding accessories or...; When adding accessories, equipment, passengers and luggage to the vehicle 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)