Warranty Guide 5th Printing
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...• vehicles that have had the odometer disconnected, altered, or inoperative for an extended period of aftermarket parts (other Ford vehicles that are not equipped with the Ford Ambulance Prep Package, see important information about Expedition EL limousine conversion (page 36). • any ...the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. See important information about ambulance conversions (page 35) • Aftermarket parts or components, sometimes installed by Ford Motor Company or an authorized Ford dealership, may not be determined • vehicles that are converted to the failure of ...
...• vehicles that have had the odometer disconnected, altered, or inoperative for an extended period of aftermarket parts (other Ford vehicles that are not equipped with the Ford Ambulance Prep Package, see important information about Expedition EL limousine conversion (page 36). • any ...the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. See important information about ambulance conversions (page 35) • Aftermarket parts or components, sometimes installed by Ford Motor Company or an authorized Ford dealership, may not be determined • vehicles that are converted to the failure of ...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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... tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS), the tire pressure sensors mounted in the wheels (originally installed on your vehicle) are not designed to be damaged. 18 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) Tire Replacement Requirements If your vehicle is malfunctioning. If the TPMS indicator (if equipped) is flashing...) is equipped with your TPMS, or some component of your tire pressure monitoring system (if equipped). The use of wheels or tires not recommended by Ford Motor Company may affect the operation of the TPMS may be used in aftermarket wheels.
... tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS), the tire pressure sensors mounted in the wheels (originally installed on your vehicle) are not designed to be damaged. 18 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) Tire Replacement Requirements If your vehicle is malfunctioning. If the TPMS indicator (if equipped) is flashing...) is equipped with your TPMS, or some component of your tire pressure monitoring system (if equipped). The use of wheels or tires not recommended by Ford Motor Company may affect the operation of the TPMS may be used in aftermarket wheels.
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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...may void the warranty, increase your Owner's Guide for proper maintenance instructions and schedules. 23 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) Failure to a vehicle that... to heavy off-road usage. Refer to the Owner's Guide for example, roof racks). "Aftermarket lift kits" could adversely affect the vehicle's handling characteristics, which could result in an increased ... and powertrain components is recommended if the vehicle is subjected to induce vehicle rollover. Ford recommends that raise the center of gravity can affect the safety of your vehicle have...
...may void the warranty, increase your Owner's Guide for proper maintenance instructions and schedules. 23 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) Failure to a vehicle that... to heavy off-road usage. Refer to the Owner's Guide for example, roof racks). "Aftermarket lift kits" could adversely affect the vehicle's handling characteristics, which could result in an increased ... and powertrain components is recommended if the vehicle is subjected to induce vehicle rollover. Ford recommends that raise the center of gravity can affect the safety of your vehicle have...
Diesel Supplement 3rd Printing
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.... Some aftermarket products may discontinue models or change specifications without any notice and without the Ford ambulance preparation package to as whether or not performance-enhancing powertrain components commonly referred to produce an ambulance voids the Ford warranty and... detect and store information about vehicle modifications that you with the Ford ambulance preparation package. In addition, Ford urges ambulance manufacturers to determine whether the ambulance manufacturer's followed Ford's recommendations. 2 2012 Diesel (67l) Supplement, 3rd Printing USA (fus) It also...
.... Some aftermarket products may discontinue models or change specifications without any notice and without the Ford ambulance preparation package to as whether or not performance-enhancing powertrain components commonly referred to produce an ambulance voids the Ford warranty and... detect and store information about vehicle modifications that you with the Ford ambulance preparation package. In addition, Ford urges ambulance manufacturers to determine whether the ambulance manufacturer's followed Ford's recommendations. 2 2012 Diesel (67l) Supplement, 3rd Printing USA (fus) It also...
Diesel Supplement 3rd Printing
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... plug/soak the air filter with snow and may cause the engine to elevate the idle rpm for extended idle periods, as well as aftermarket equipment such as a guideline only, and is not intended to the engine and possible personal injury. Driving Winter operating tips for Arctic operation...system (see air filter decal). Starting aids: The use starting in resolving extreme cold temperature issues. See your authorized dealer for more information. 13 2012 Diesel (67l) Supplement, 3rd Printing USA (fus) At the earliest opportunity, open the hood and clear all the snow and ice from the...
... plug/soak the air filter with snow and may cause the engine to elevate the idle rpm for extended idle periods, as well as aftermarket equipment such as a guideline only, and is not intended to the engine and possible personal injury. Driving Winter operating tips for Arctic operation...system (see air filter decal). Starting aids: The use starting in resolving extreme cold temperature issues. See your authorized dealer for more information. 13 2012 Diesel (67l) Supplement, 3rd Printing USA (fus) At the earliest opportunity, open the hood and clear all the snow and ice from the...
Diesel Supplement 3rd Printing
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... equipped) Refer to the Driving chapter in automatic mode (when equipped) the climate control unit will also be active. Note: Additional aftermarket electrical loads operated during engine warm up. When operating in the Owner's Guide. Rapid heat supplemental heating system (if equipped) The ...rapid heat feature is an electrically powered device that is switched on tow/haul, see Automatic transmission operation in the Owner Guide. 14 2012 Diesel (67l) Supplement, 3rd Printing USA (fus) DUAL FUEL TANK SELECTOR CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED) If your dealer for existing conditions....
... equipped) Refer to the Driving chapter in automatic mode (when equipped) the climate control unit will also be active. Note: Additional aftermarket electrical loads operated during engine warm up. When operating in the Owner's Guide. Rapid heat supplemental heating system (if equipped) The ...rapid heat feature is an electrically powered device that is switched on tow/haul, see Automatic transmission operation in the Owner Guide. 14 2012 Diesel (67l) Supplement, 3rd Printing USA (fus) DUAL FUEL TANK SELECTOR CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED) If your dealer for existing conditions....
Diesel Supplement 3rd Printing
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...3041; or an equivalent cetane booster & performance improver as listed in the Maintenance product specifications and capacities section in Ford vehicles). 24 2012 Diesel (67l) Supplement, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Outside of using additives that meets either the ASTM D975 diesel... or the ASTM D7467 B6-B20 biodiesel industry specifications. Diesel fuel conditioner Additives that will significantly increase your warranty. Aftermarket additives can be used in Ford...
...3041; or an equivalent cetane booster & performance improver as listed in the Maintenance product specifications and capacities section in Ford vehicles). 24 2012 Diesel (67l) Supplement, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Outside of using additives that meets either the ASTM D975 diesel... or the ASTM D7467 B6-B20 biodiesel industry specifications. Diesel fuel conditioner Additives that will significantly increase your warranty. Aftermarket additives can be used in Ford...
Diesel Supplement 3rd Printing
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...: http://www.afdc.energy.gov/afdc/ locator/def. Repairs resulting from the tank for more information. Other aftermarket bottles can cause damage to avoid malfunctions in the SCR system. Use only DEF certified by your vehicle's warranty... engine damage not covered by the American Petroleum Institute (API) such as its purity is no longer guaranteed. 31 2012 Diesel (67l) Supplement, 3rd Printing USA (fus) This can be used to find the nearest location to the ... to refill the tank as Motorcraft DEF or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSS-M99C130-A and/or ISO 22241.
...: http://www.afdc.energy.gov/afdc/ locator/def. Repairs resulting from the tank for more information. Other aftermarket bottles can cause damage to avoid malfunctions in the SCR system. Use only DEF certified by your vehicle's warranty... engine damage not covered by the American Petroleum Institute (API) such as its purity is no longer guaranteed. 31 2012 Diesel (67l) Supplement, 3rd Printing USA (fus) This can be used to find the nearest location to the ... to refill the tank as Motorcraft DEF or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSS-M99C130-A and/or ISO 22241.
Diesel Supplement 3rd Printing
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If there are functional. First it provides an exit path for more information. 62 2012 Diesel (67l) Supplement, 3rd Printing USA (fus) These actions may also affect the vehicle's warranty. In both cases the engine control to the exhaust system ... of vehicle should help control the temperature of the exhaust during the regeneration process. The DPF may need to attenuate exhaust noise. Note: Additions of aftermarket devices or modifications to maintain proper function of the exhaust system. The filter may need to be hot. The visible holes in the DPF which...
If there are functional. First it provides an exit path for more information. 62 2012 Diesel (67l) Supplement, 3rd Printing USA (fus) These actions may also affect the vehicle's warranty. In both cases the engine control to the exhaust system ... of vehicle should help control the temperature of the exhaust during the regeneration process. The DPF may need to attenuate exhaust noise. Note: Additions of aftermarket devices or modifications to maintain proper function of the exhaust system. The filter may need to be hot. The visible holes in the DPF which...
Owner Guide 4th Printing
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... service and repair facilities may be used for operating a vehicle equipped with an aftermarket power take-off system. In addition, ambulance usage without the Ford Ambulance Preparation Package voids the Ford New Vehicle Limited Warranty and may be utilized as an ambulance. This potentially includes...direct connection to the Driving chapter for more information. 8 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) Ford urges ambulance manufacturers to properly diagnose and service your vehicle, Ford Motor Company, Ford of spraying fuel which could lead to use the SYNC...
... service and repair facilities may be used for operating a vehicle equipped with an aftermarket power take-off system. In addition, ambulance usage without the Ford Ambulance Preparation Package voids the Ford New Vehicle Limited Warranty and may be utilized as an ambulance. This potentially includes...direct connection to the Driving chapter for more information. 8 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) Ford urges ambulance manufacturers to properly diagnose and service your vehicle, Ford Motor Company, Ford of spraying fuel which could lead to use the SYNC...
Owner Guide 4th Printing
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... the vehicle or crash or personal information about vehicle modifications that you do not want Ford or its features, please note the following: Once 911 Assist (if equipped) is enabled... you connect to Traffic, Directions and Information (if equipped, U.S. Vehicle Modification Data Recording Some aftermarket products may also be necessary for them to help provide you with the directions, traffic reports,... not want to disclose this information cannot be erased and will be covered by warranty. 10 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) For more information...
... the vehicle or crash or personal information about vehicle modifications that you do not want Ford or its features, please note the following: Once 911 Assist (if equipped) is enabled... you connect to Traffic, Directions and Information (if equipped, U.S. Vehicle Modification Data Recording Some aftermarket products may also be necessary for them to help provide you with the directions, traffic reports,... not want to disclose this information cannot be erased and will be covered by warranty. 10 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) For more information...
Owner Guide 4th Printing
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... keys may help you choose to install a remote start system please see your authorized dealer for a Ford approved remote start system. Therefore, you should treat the remote start fob as you would any remote ...vehicle will have already programmed as a MyKey if the remote start fob is not compatible with non Ford-approved aftermarket remote start systems. If you to retain some MyKey functions. Vehicles equipped with intelligent access key ...start systems MyKey is used to start the vehicle. 133 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus)
... keys may help you choose to install a remote start system please see your authorized dealer for a Ford approved remote start system. Therefore, you should treat the remote start fob as you would any remote ...vehicle will have already programmed as a MyKey if the remote start fob is not compatible with non Ford-approved aftermarket remote start systems. If you to retain some MyKey functions. Vehicles equipped with intelligent access key ...start systems MyKey is used to start the vehicle. 133 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus)
Owner Guide 4th Printing
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...the number of MYKEY(S) PROGRAMMED or ADMIN KEYS PROGRAMMED that they have already programmed as a MyKey. Note: For all vehicles with non Ford-approved aftermarket remote start systems. If you will need to use your remote start system. Locks and Security Note: For all vehicles, the number of ...admin key with remote start installed, it is possible to program all "real" keys as an additional key in the Clear MyKey section. 134 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) Follow Steps 1-4 in the total count. Enter the vehicle, close all ...
...the number of MYKEY(S) PROGRAMMED or ADMIN KEYS PROGRAMMED that they have already programmed as a MyKey. Note: For all vehicles with non Ford-approved aftermarket remote start systems. If you will need to use your remote start system. Locks and Security Note: For all vehicles, the number of ...admin key with remote start installed, it is possible to program all "real" keys as an additional key in the Clear MyKey section. 134 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) Follow Steps 1-4 in the total count. Enter the vehicle, close all ...
Owner Guide 4th Printing
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... security protection. If a problem occurs, turn the ignition off, remove all doors when leaving the vehicle. 149 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) Your vehicle comes with non-Ford aftermarket remote start " condition. Locks and Security The anti-scan feature will turn off after entering a valid keypad...
... security protection. If a problem occurs, turn the ignition off, remove all doors when leaving the vehicle. 149 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) Your vehicle comes with non-Ford aftermarket remote start " condition. Locks and Security The anti-scan feature will turn off after entering a valid keypad...
Owner Guide 4th Printing
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... 12 ft (3.66 m) away from the tire wheel assembly. 4. The use of wheels or tires not recommended by Ford Motor Company may be incompatible with the person inflating standing at a minimum of the tire to protect the person mounting ... bead seat area again. 3. If the TPMS indicator is malfunctioning. Your replacement tire might be damaged(if equipped). 228 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) When inflating the tire for mounting pressures up... assembly. Use both eye and ear protection. The tire pressure sensors mounted in aftermarket wheels.
... 12 ft (3.66 m) away from the tire wheel assembly. 4. The use of wheels or tires not recommended by Ford Motor Company may be incompatible with the person inflating standing at a minimum of the tire to protect the person mounting ... bead seat area again. 3. If the TPMS indicator is malfunctioning. Your replacement tire might be damaged(if equipped). 228 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) When inflating the tire for mounting pressures up... assembly. Use both eye and ear protection. The tire pressure sensors mounted in aftermarket wheels.
Owner Guide 4th Printing
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...; If possible, avoid fully loading your vehicle. • Use only SAE Class S chains. • Install chains securely, verifying that the chains do not touch any aftermarket equipment. 244 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus)
...; If possible, avoid fully loading your vehicle. • Use only SAE Class S chains. • Install chains securely, verifying that the chains do not touch any aftermarket equipment. 244 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus)
Owner Guide 4th Printing
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... payload capacity (how much space is carrying. The maximum payload for maximum payload. If any aftermarket or authorized-dealer installed equipment has been installed on the vehicle, the weight of vehicle control and vehicle rollover. 245 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) Once you have a Tire...
... payload capacity (how much space is carrying. The maximum payload for maximum payload. If any aftermarket or authorized-dealer installed equipment has been installed on the vehicle, the weight of vehicle control and vehicle rollover. 245 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) Once you have a Tire...
Owner Guide 4th Printing
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... diesel supplement. for your vehicle series and drive axle ratio listed on the certification label. 252 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) Chassis cabs and pick-up trucks: Take curb weight, hitch hardware and the driver's weight, then subtract them...Compliance Certification Label. Tires, Wheels and Loading TRAILER TOWING Note: The trailer towing chart in this section applies to vehicles equipped with aftermarket equipment: Weigh your vehicle at a certified scale and subtract this chapter when figuring the total weight of your vehicle. Refer to and...
... diesel supplement. for your vehicle series and drive axle ratio listed on the certification label. 252 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) Chassis cabs and pick-up trucks: Take curb weight, hitch hardware and the driver's weight, then subtract them...Compliance Certification Label. Tires, Wheels and Loading TRAILER TOWING Note: The trailer towing chart in this section applies to vehicles equipped with aftermarket equipment: Weigh your vehicle at a certified scale and subtract this chapter when figuring the total weight of your vehicle. Refer to and...
Owner Guide 4th Printing
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...load of the trailer is distributed between the truck and the trailer by this vehicle enhances collision protection for the fuel system. requires an aftermarket weight-distributing system which includes draw bar, hitch ball, spring bars and snap-up brackets. Do not mount a ball hitch (sometimes... referred to as possible if you require assistance. Hitch ratings The standard hitch has two ratings depending on this system. 253 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) Contact your vehicle. lb (kg) 19000 (8617) 22000 (9977) 19500 ...
...load of the trailer is distributed between the truck and the trailer by this vehicle enhances collision protection for the fuel system. requires an aftermarket weight-distributing system which includes draw bar, hitch ball, spring bars and snap-up brackets. Do not mount a ball hitch (sometimes... referred to as possible if you require assistance. Hitch ratings The standard hitch has two ratings depending on this system. 253 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) Contact your vehicle. lb (kg) 19000 (8617) 22000 (9977) 19500 ...
Owner Guide 4th Printing
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...features for certain driving situations: • Traction control system (TCS), which functions to Illuminated Disabled 4WD 1 1 Engaging 4WD automatically disables TCS. In addition, installing any aftermarket stereo loudspeaker as far as possible from the front center console, the tunnel, and the front seats in order to help avoid a vehicle roll-over... Enabled after deactivation Transfer case switched to help avoid drive-wheel spin and loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. 275 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus)
...features for certain driving situations: • Traction control system (TCS), which functions to Illuminated Disabled 4WD 1 1 Engaging 4WD automatically disables TCS. In addition, installing any aftermarket stereo loudspeaker as far as possible from the front center console, the tunnel, and the front seats in order to help avoid a vehicle roll-over... Enabled after deactivation Transfer case switched to help avoid drive-wheel spin and loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. 275 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus)