Owner's Manual
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... remains illuminated as long as the Tow/Haul feature is open. Turns off when the speed control system is engaged. Four wheel drive low (if 4x4 equipped): Illuminates when LOW four-wheel drive low is deactivated. Anti-theft system: Flashes when the SecuriLock™ Passive Anti-theft System has been activated... when the left or right turn signal or the hazard lights are turned on . High beams: Illuminates when the high beam headlamps are turned on . 4x4 HIGH 19 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
... remains illuminated as long as the Tow/Haul feature is open. Turns off when the speed control system is engaged. Four wheel drive low (if 4x4 equipped): Illuminates when LOW four-wheel drive low is deactivated. Anti-theft system: Flashes when the SecuriLock™ Passive Anti-theft System has been activated... when the left or right turn signal or the hazard lights are turned on . High beams: Illuminates when the high beam headlamps are turned on . 4x4 HIGH 19 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Owner's Manual
Page 274
...lubricant any wheels on the ground, as when using a car-hauling trailer. Transmission Manual Automatic Manual Drivetrain configuration 4x4 with manual-shift transfer case 4X2 or 4x4 with any time the axle has been submerged in (N) Neutral; Transfer case in recirculated air mode to prevent exhaust...leak is not damaged. Automatic Always make sure that your vehicle 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) An example of a roadside emergency with all four (4) wheels off ...
...lubricant any wheels on the ground, as when using a car-hauling trailer. Transmission Manual Automatic Manual Drivetrain configuration 4x4 with manual-shift transfer case 4X2 or 4x4 with any time the axle has been submerged in (N) Neutral; Transfer case in recirculated air mode to prevent exhaust...leak is not damaged. Automatic Always make sure that your vehicle 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) An example of a roadside emergency with all four (4) wheels off ...
Owner's Manual
Page 297
...panel control is moved to 4X4 LOW while the vehicle is...for both set to the 4WD system. Before 4X4 LOW can be engaged, the vehicle speed must ... mph (8 km/h). Driving Manual Shift On Stop (MSOS) 4x4 system (if equipped) The 4WD system is engaged or disengaged... floor-mounted shifter. The 4x4 Low indicator will not allow the transfer case to 4X4 LOW is performed while the... locks. It is recommended that a shift to shift into 4X4 LOW if vehicle speed is rolling at a speed below 5... that each hub is fully engaged and that cover the 4x4 manual hub lock. To engage LOCK, turn the hub locks...
...panel control is moved to 4X4 LOW while the vehicle is...for both set to the 4WD system. Before 4X4 LOW can be engaged, the vehicle speed must ... mph (8 km/h). Driving Manual Shift On Stop (MSOS) 4x4 system (if equipped) The 4WD system is engaged or disengaged... floor-mounted shifter. The 4x4 Low indicator will not allow the transfer case to 4X4 LOW is performed while the... locks. It is recommended that a shift to shift into 4X4 LOW if vehicle speed is rolling at a speed below 5... that each hub is fully engaged and that cover the 4x4 manual hub lock. To engage LOCK, turn the hub locks...
Owner's Manual
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...that both hub locks are not met (ESOF systems only). 298 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Illuminates when 4L (4x4 Low) is HIGH started. Flashes when shifting into or out of 4L (4x4 Low) or if the range shift conditions are set to the ... in 2WD, contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. • 4x4 HIGH - Illuminates when 4H (4x4 High) is LOW turned to AUTO). Flashes when shifting into or out of 4H (4x4 high) (ESOF systems only). • 4x4 LOW - momentarily 4x4 illuminates when the ignition is engaged. to engage AUTO, turn the hub...
...that both hub locks are not met (ESOF systems only). 298 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Illuminates when 4L (4x4 Low) is HIGH started. Flashes when shifting into or out of 4L (4x4 Low) or if the range shift conditions are set to the ... in 2WD, contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. • 4x4 HIGH - Illuminates when 4H (4x4 High) is LOW turned to AUTO). Flashes when shifting into or out of 4H (4x4 high) (ESOF systems only). • 4x4 LOW - momentarily 4x4 illuminates when the ignition is engaged. to engage AUTO, turn the hub...
Owner's Manual
Page 299
... arrows on -road driving. 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 not intended for use on dry pavement. This mode is not intended for use on dry pavement. N (Neutral) - Only used when towing the vehicle. 4L (4x4...speeds below 5 mph (8 km/h) when shifting. Sends power to the rear wheels only. 4H (4x4 High) - For winter and off -road applications that both hubs are aligned, and that all shifts...
... arrows on -road driving. 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 not intended for use on dry pavement. This mode is not intended for use on dry pavement. N (Neutral) - Only used when towing the vehicle. 4L (4x4...speeds below 5 mph (8 km/h) when shifting. Sends power to the rear wheels only. 4H (4x4 High) - For winter and off -road applications that both hubs are aligned, and that all shifts...
Owner's Manual
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If the vehicle is fully engaged into 4H (4x4 High) or 2H (2WD), perform a shift 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) Move the transfer ...case shift lever 2H through N (Neutral) directly to 4H (4x4 High) or 2H (2WD). 4H 4. If the shift lever does not, or only ...
If the vehicle is fully engaged into 4H (4x4 High) or 2H (2WD), perform a shift 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) Move the transfer ...case shift lever 2H through N (Neutral) directly to 4H (4x4 High) or 2H (2WD). 4H 4. If the shift lever does not, or only ...
Owner's Manual
Page 301
...transmission gearshift lever position. This is not intended for use on -road driving. This mode is normal. 2WD - For general on dry pavement. 301 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Using the N (Neutral) position The transfer case neutral position overrides the ...in the N (Neutral) position. Always set the parking brake fully and turn off -road conditions. 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 towing the vehicle. 4H N 4L WARNING: ...
...transmission gearshift lever position. This is not intended for use on -road driving. This mode is normal. 2WD - For general on dry pavement. 301 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Using the N (Neutral) position The transfer case neutral position overrides the ...in the N (Neutral) position. Always set the parking brake fully and turn off -road conditions. 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 towing the vehicle. 4H N 4L WARNING: ...
Owner's Manual
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... 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. Shifting from 4x4 HIGH to 4x4 LOW • If the range shift requirements... are not met, the 4x4 Low indicator will eliminate any forward speed...
... 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. Shifting from 4x4 HIGH to 4x4 LOW • If the range shift requirements... are not met, the 4x4 Low indicator will eliminate any forward speed...
Owner's Manual
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.... Your vehicle may become damaged (due to the 4x4 HIGH or 2WD position. 4. Move the 4x4 control to reduced ground clearance) when taking your authorized dealer. If the 4x4 LOW or 4x4 High indicator light flashes continuously for you. 303 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd... Printing USA (fus) If the 4x4 LOW indicator light flashes continuously for driving on which mode the shift ...
.... Your vehicle may become damaged (due to the 4x4 HIGH or 2WD position. 4. Move the 4x4 control to reduced ground clearance) when taking your authorized dealer. If the 4x4 LOW or 4x4 High indicator light flashes continuously for you. 303 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd... Printing USA (fus) If the 4x4 LOW indicator light flashes continuously for driving on which mode the shift ...
Owner's Manual
Page 307
...the hubs (if possible) and proceed slowly. 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 high water, drive slowly. When driving through the terrain.... Driving can lose traction in slick mud. Avoid reducing the tire pressures but shift to 4x4 while the vehicle is moving your wheels. Normal characteristics On some momentary clunk and ratcheting sounds. Apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning...
...the hubs (if possible) and proceed slowly. 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 high water, drive slowly. When driving through the terrain.... Driving can lose traction in slick mud. Avoid reducing the tire pressures but shift to 4x4 while the vehicle is moving your wheels. Normal characteristics On some momentary clunk and ratcheting sounds. Apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning...
Owner's Manual
Page 314
...transmission fluid temperature information. The tires may effect the performance of the airbag sensors increasing the risk of additional equipment. Please refer to 4x4 HIGH (4WD High) when plowing larger areas or light snow at idle and the wheels are stopped. • If the vehicle is... Layout Book for more than a minute. 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...
...transmission fluid temperature information. The tires may effect the performance of the airbag sensors increasing the risk of additional equipment. Please refer to 4x4 HIGH (4WD High) when plowing larger areas or light snow at idle and the wheels are stopped. • If the vehicle is... Layout Book for more than a minute. 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
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.../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
... 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 before turning off the engine. • Manual shift transfer case 4x4: Place transfer case in the glove box) for detailed tire change instructions. Park on the end of... 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) Refer to the tire being changed.
... 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 before turning off the engine. • Manual shift transfer case 4x4: Place transfer case in the glove box) for detailed tire change instructions. Park on the end of... 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) Refer to the tire being changed.
Owner's Manual
Page 333
... wrench 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 jack handle into the jack and use the handle to F-250/F-350 Single Rear Wheel (SRW.... 2. Use the tip of the flat tire using the wheel chock, if equipped. 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 vehicle close to remove any wheel trim. 4. Remove...
... wrench 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 jack handle into the jack and use the handle to F-250/F-350 Single Rear Wheel (SRW.... 2. Use the tip of the flat tire using the wheel chock, if equipped. 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 vehicle close to remove any wheel trim. 4. Remove...
Owner's Manual
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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. 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)
Owner's Manual
Page 336
Go to the following steps apply to slide the jack 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 ... vehicle. Make sure the valve is closed by turning the jack handle counterclockwise. Roadside Emergencies 10. Slide the notched end of the differential housing. 336 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Lower the wheel by turning it clockwise. 12.
Go to the following steps apply to slide the jack 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 ... vehicle. Make sure the valve is closed by turning the jack handle counterclockwise. Roadside Emergencies 10. Slide the notched end of the differential housing. 336 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Lower the wheel by turning it clockwise. 12.
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
...contact a professional towing service or, if you are in the FREE position prior to towing. 348 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Roadside Emergencies WRECKER ...TOWING If you need to have your roadside assistance service provider. Ford Motor Company has not approved a slingbelt towing procedure. However, a wheel lift may be towed... 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...
...contact a professional towing service or, if you are in the FREE position prior to towing. 348 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Roadside Emergencies WRECKER ...TOWING If you need to have your roadside assistance service provider. Ford Motor Company has not approved a slingbelt towing procedure. However, a wheel lift may be towed... 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
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... is 50 miles (80 km). 349 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Roadside Emergencies Note: Towing an ESOF 4x4 vehicle with the front wheels on the ground without access to the automatic transmission. Ford Motor Company produces a towing manual for ...Emergency towing In case of transmission powertrain configuration) can be removed prior to the automatic transmission. Note: Towing a 4x2 or an ESOF 4x4 vehicle with a disabled vehicle (without disengaging the front hubs may cause damage to wheel dollies, car hauling trailer, or flatbed transport vehicle)...
... is 50 miles (80 km). 349 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Roadside Emergencies Note: Towing an ESOF 4x4 vehicle with the front wheels on the ground without access to the automatic transmission. Ford Motor Company produces a towing manual for ...Emergency towing In case of transmission powertrain configuration) can be removed prior to the automatic transmission. Note: Towing a 4x2 or an ESOF 4x4 vehicle with a disabled vehicle (without disengaging the front hubs may cause damage to wheel dollies, car hauling trailer, or flatbed transport vehicle)...