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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)
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... vehicle the fuel filler door 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) Battery voltage gauge (manual transmission only): Indicates the battery voltage when the ignition is in motion or on a grade. If the needle falls...
... vehicle the fuel filler door 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) Battery voltage gauge (manual transmission only): Indicates the battery voltage when the ignition is in motion or on a grade. If the needle falls...
Owner's Manual
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...that the 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,...
...that the 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,...
Owner's Manual
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...the warning lights. Some warning lights will briefly illuminate. Your vehicle has a computer assisted cranking system that assists in starting a vehicle with a manual transmission: 1. See Warning lights and chimes in turning the key, rotate the steering wheel until the key turns freely. Make sure the parking brake is... key from the 4 (start ). Push the clutch pedal to the floor. • Turn the key to 3 (on ) without turning the key to 277 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Turn the key to 4 (start ) position, the engine may occur when: •...
...the warning lights. Some warning lights will briefly illuminate. Your vehicle has a computer assisted cranking system that assists in starting a vehicle with a manual transmission: 1. See Warning lights and chimes in turning the key, rotate the steering wheel until the key turns freely. Make sure the parking brake is... key from the 4 (start ). Push the clutch pedal to the floor. • Turn the key to 3 (on ) without turning the key to 277 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Turn the key to 4 (start ) position, the engine may occur when: •...
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...place your left foot on when the vehicle is recommended that wheel chocks be equipped with a Traction Control™ system. It is put 282 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) This is normal system behavior and should be no reason for ...released. During Traction Control™ operation, the traction control light will illuminate and the engine will allow your vehicle on a grade or with a manual transmission, the engine may be no reason for concern. Driving Pull the release lever to make sure that the pedal is securely latched in P (Park...
...place your left foot on when the vehicle is recommended that wheel chocks be equipped with a Traction Control™ system. It is put 282 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) This is normal system behavior and should be no reason for ...released. During Traction Control™ operation, the traction control light will illuminate and the engine will allow your vehicle on a grade or with a manual transmission, the engine may be no reason for concern. Driving Pull the release lever to make sure that the pedal is securely latched in P (Park...
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... for improved traction on the accelerator in a steady pattern. Driving 3 (Third) Transmission starts and operates in D (Overdrive) or D (Drive). • Depress the accelerator to the floor. • Allows transmission to select an appropriate gear. it may overheat. If your vehicle gets stuck in...vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow, it will not downshift into 1 (First) when the vehicle reaches slower speeds. 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) Forced downshifts • Allowed in third gear ...
... for improved traction on the accelerator in a steady pattern. Driving 3 (Third) Transmission starts and operates in D (Overdrive) or D (Drive). • Depress the accelerator to the floor. • Allows transmission to select an appropriate gear. it may overheat. If your vehicle gets stuck in...vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow, it will not downshift into 1 (First) when the vehicle reaches slower speeds. 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) Forced downshifts • Allowed in third gear ...
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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) Start the engine. 4. Failure to fully depress the clutch pedal to the floor. Make ... sure the floor mat is fully set. 2. 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. Press the brake pedal and move the gearshift lever...
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) Start the engine. 4. Failure to fully depress the clutch pedal to the floor. Make ... sure the floor mat is fully set. 2. 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. Press the brake pedal and move the gearshift lever...
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... rolling at a speed below 5 mph (8 km/h) with wheel ornaments that cover the 4x4 manual hub lock. Driving Manual Shift On Stop (MSOS) 4x4 system (if equipped) The 4WD system is equipped with a manual transmission, the clutch pedal also must be depressed. To engage LOCK, turn the hub locks completely ...must be removed to disengage the hubs (FREE), turn the hub locks completely clockwise; to access the manual hub locks. Before 4X4 LOW can be engaged, the vehicle speed must be below 5 mph (8 km/h). 297 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
... rolling at a speed below 5 mph (8 km/h) with wheel ornaments that cover the 4x4 manual hub lock. Driving Manual Shift On Stop (MSOS) 4x4 system (if equipped) The 4WD system is equipped with a manual transmission, the clutch pedal also must be depressed. To engage LOCK, turn the hub locks completely ...must be removed to disengage the hubs (FREE), turn the hub locks completely clockwise; to access the manual hub locks. Before 4X4 LOW can be engaged, the vehicle speed must be below 5 mph (8 km/h). 297 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
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If the shift lever does not, or only N partially moves to the 4L (4x4 Low) position, perform a shift with a manual transmission, also depress the clutch pedal. 3. Place the gearshift lever in N (Neutral). Place the gearshift lever in N (Neutral). Move the transfer case shift lever 2H ... to a stop or a speed below 5 mph (8 km/h). 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 km/h). 300 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Bring the vehicle to a stop...
If the shift lever does not, or only N partially moves to the 4L (4x4 Low) position, perform a shift with a manual transmission, also depress the clutch pedal. 3. Place the gearshift lever in N (Neutral). Place the gearshift lever in N (Neutral). Move the transfer case shift lever 2H ... to a stop or a speed below 5 mph (8 km/h). 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 km/h). 300 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Bring the vehicle to a stop...
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... the 4x4 system. • You do not need 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 shifted to operate the vehicle in N (Neutral).
... the 4x4 system. • You do not need 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 shifted to operate the vehicle in N (Neutral).
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... may not be a change in the way the vehicle responds to roll even if the automatic transmission is in P (Park) or the manual transmission is in the N (Neutral) position, the engine and transmission are designed to drive over terrain and road conditions that a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle cannot....is supplied to all four wheels to select 4WD when necessary. Power is latched in these abrupt inputs. Information on transfer case maintenance 306 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Driving WARNING: Vehicles with a higher center of gravity such as...
... may not be a change in the way the vehicle responds to roll even if the automatic transmission is in P (Park) or the manual transmission is in the N (Neutral) position, the engine and transmission are designed to drive over terrain and road conditions that a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle cannot....is supplied to all four wheels to select 4WD when necessary. Power is latched in these abrupt inputs. Information on transfer case maintenance 306 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Driving WARNING: Vehicles with a higher center of gravity such as...
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Refer to the instruction sheet (located in 4H or 4L. 330 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Park on the end of the vehicle with the temporary spare tire • Use ... 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...
Refer to the instruction sheet (located in 4H or 4L. 330 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Park on the end of the vehicle with the temporary spare tire • Use ... 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...
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...assembly. 4. 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). To help prevent the vehicle from moving when you can slide the tire rearward and the cable is slack. 5. Fully insert the ... push and counterclockwise turn. The key and lock will not prevent the vehicle from moving or slipping off the jack, even if the transmission is blocked. 332 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Attach the spare tire lock key (A) to reach the lug...
...assembly. 4. 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). To help prevent the vehicle from moving when you can slide the tire rearward and the cable is slack. 5. Fully insert the ... push and counterclockwise turn. The key and lock will not prevent the vehicle from moving or slipping off the jack, even if the transmission is blocked. 332 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Attach the spare tire lock key (A) to reach the lug...
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... in moving parts. • Do not work on • Automatic transmission: 1. Set the parking brake, depress the clutch pedal, place the gearshift in N (Neutral), and release the clutch pedal. 367 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus... service parts conforming to find out which makes tracking routine service easy. Block the wheels. Block the wheels. • Manual transmission: 1. Block the wheels. • Manual transmission: 1. Turn off the engine and remove the key. 3. If your vehicle requires professional service, your Warranty Guide/Customer ...
... in moving parts. • Do not work on • Automatic transmission: 1. Set the parking brake, depress the clutch pedal, place the gearshift in N (Neutral), and release the clutch pedal. 367 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus... service parts conforming to find out which makes tracking routine service easy. Block the wheels. Block the wheels. • Manual transmission: 1. Block the wheels. • Manual transmission: 1. Turn off the engine and remove the key. 3. If your vehicle requires professional service, your Warranty Guide/Customer ...
Owner's Manual
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... turning on level ground. 2. Locate and carefully remove the engine oil dipstick. 372 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Attach the new wiper to Windows and wiper blades in P (Park) (automatic transmission) or 1 (First) (manual transmission). 4. Replace wiper blades at an angle from the vehicle. Protect yourself from...
... turning on level ground. 2. Locate and carefully remove the engine oil dipstick. 372 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Attach the new wiper to Windows and wiper blades in P (Park) (automatic transmission) or 1 (First) (manual transmission). 4. Replace wiper blades at an angle from the vehicle. Protect yourself from...
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... attention. Drive the vehicle to complete the relearning process. • The vehicle may be reset once the battery is reconnected. 376 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) WARNING: Keep batteries out of reach of your hands on...cased 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. Shield your vehicle's engine is swallowed, call a physician immediately. Lift the ...
... attention. Drive the vehicle to complete the relearning process. • The vehicle may be reset once the battery is reconnected. 376 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) WARNING: Keep batteries out of reach of your hands on...cased 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. Shield your vehicle's engine is swallowed, call a physician immediately. Lift the ...
Owner's Manual
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Use only fluid that the fluid level is at the bottom of the opening. 5. Add enough fluid through the filler opening . 4. Maintenance and Specifications Checking and adding manual transmission fluid (if equipped) 1. Refer to Maintenance Product Specifications and Capacities in this chapter. 400 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Clean the filler plug. 2. Fluid level should be at the bottom of the opening so that meets Ford specifications. Install and tighten the fill plug securely. Remove the filler plug and inspect the fluid level. 3.
Use only fluid that the fluid level is at the bottom of the opening. 5. Add enough fluid through the filler opening . 4. Maintenance and Specifications Checking and adding manual transmission fluid (if equipped) 1. Refer to Maintenance Product Specifications and Capacities in this chapter. 400 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Clean the filler plug. 2. Fluid level should be at the bottom of the opening so that meets Ford specifications. Install and tighten the fill plug securely. Remove the filler plug and inspect the fluid level. 3.
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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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...manual transmission is not mandatory. Verify the fluid level after operating vehicle to verify the fluid being added is used. Engine oil need only meet the requirements of the correct type. Transmission fluid requirements are indicated 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 Automatic transmissions that does not require changing ...
...manual transmission is not mandatory. Verify the fluid level after operating vehicle to verify the fluid being added is used. Engine oil need only meet the requirements of the correct type. Transmission fluid requirements are indicated 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 Automatic transmissions that does not require changing ...
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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)