Roadside Assistance Card 1st Printing
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...and you do. Of course you don't know why. This is the customer's responsibility. August 2011 Third Printing Ford Roadside Litho in U.S.A. Certain restrictions apply to -bumper limited warranty period • Towing and emergency services are provided by and/or through, Cross Country Motor Club,...seem that today nobody gets a flat tire, but it needs. KEY CODE # VIN# • Free Roadside Assistance is provided throughout the bumper-to Roadside Assistance benefits. LOCK OUTS It's embarrassing, but what if you faster. FREE. For further details, call 1-800-241-3673. ...
...and you do. Of course you don't know why. This is the customer's responsibility. August 2011 Third Printing Ford Roadside Litho in U.S.A. Certain restrictions apply to -bumper limited warranty period • Towing and emergency services are provided by and/or through, Cross Country Motor Club,...seem that today nobody gets a flat tire, but it needs. KEY CODE # VIN# • Free Roadside Assistance is provided throughout the bumper-to Roadside Assistance benefits. LOCK OUTS It's embarrassing, but what if you faster. FREE. For further details, call 1-800-241-3673. ...
Warranty Guide 5th Printing
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...forward to meeting your every service need to provide no-cost, service-type improvements - not originally included in your vehicle. intended to Bumper Warranty period, dealers may require a tax on parts affected by you, the owner of the vehicle. seatbelts). You will invalidate ...the lack of maintenance. Your Ford or Lincoln dealership, or Ford or Lincoln Auto Care Service Center, has factory-trained technicians who can perform the required maintenance using genuine Ford parts. Some states have your vehicle. During the Bumper to increase your overall satisfaction with...
...forward to meeting your every service need to provide no-cost, service-type improvements - not originally included in your vehicle. intended to Bumper Warranty period, dealers may require a tax on parts affected by you, the owner of the vehicle. seatbelts). You will invalidate ...the lack of maintenance. Your Ford or Lincoln dealership, or Ford or Lincoln Auto Care Service Center, has factory-trained technicians who can perform the required maintenance using genuine Ford parts. Some states have your vehicle. During the Bumper to increase your overall satisfaction with...
Warranty Guide 5th Printing
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...how long your warranty coverage provided by Ford Motor Company under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. your Ford vehicle is Not Covered? (pages 12-15) WHAT IS COVERED? Your NEW VEHICLE LIMITED WARRANTY gives you drive more specific information. For example: Your Bumper to state. In that case, your... of coverage, the chart shows two measures: • years in service • miles driven The measure that vary from state to Bumper Coverage lasts for more than 36,000 miles before three years elapse. For each type of warranty coverage for three years unless you specific...
...how long your warranty coverage provided by Ford Motor Company under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. your Ford vehicle is Not Covered? (pages 12-15) WHAT IS COVERED? Your NEW VEHICLE LIMITED WARRANTY gives you drive more specific information. For example: Your Bumper to state. In that case, your... of coverage, the chart shows two measures: • years in service • miles driven The measure that vary from state to Bumper Coverage lasts for more than 36,000 miles before three years elapse. For each type of warranty coverage for three years unless you specific...
Warranty Guide 5th Printing
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..., or any case, the warranty with components on a certain maintenance schedule: these parts through the Bumper to Bumper, Powertrain, or Diesel Engine limited warranties. Important Information about the specific parts that are covered by this... warranty are all emissions-related bulbs, hoses, clamps, brackets, tubes, gaskets, seals, belts, connectors, non diesel fuel lines, and wiring harnesses that are used with the broadest coverage applies. Your Ford...
..., or any case, the warranty with components on a certain maintenance schedule: these parts through the Bumper to Bumper, Powertrain, or Diesel Engine limited warranties. Important Information about the specific parts that are covered by this... warranty are all emissions-related bulbs, hoses, clamps, brackets, tubes, gaskets, seals, belts, connectors, non diesel fuel lines, and wiring harnesses that are used with the broadest coverage applies. Your Ford...
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... driving needs, including reimbursement for complete details about Ford ESP coverage. 33 coverage for certain maintenance and wear items; and • extended protection after your dealer for towing and rental vehicles. Ask your Bumper to Bumper Warranty expires. Each plan is subject to fit ...your new car or light truck by a network of more than 4,600 Ford Motor Company dealers. This information is tailored to change. When you...
... driving needs, including reimbursement for complete details about Ford ESP coverage. 33 coverage for certain maintenance and wear items; and • extended protection after your dealer for towing and rental vehicles. Ask your Bumper to Bumper Warranty expires. Each plan is subject to fit ...your new car or light truck by a network of more than 4,600 Ford Motor Company dealers. This information is tailored to change. When you...
Warranty Guide 5th Printing
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..., MI 48126 12. State warranty enforcement laws These state laws - Such use also voids the Ford Bumper to state. sometimes called lemon laws - Send your state law allows, Ford Motor Company requires that you give us the opportunity to receive a replacement vehicle or a refund of... fuel expulsion and fires. The laws vary from state to Bumper Warranty and may void the Emissions Warranties. 35 In addition, Ford urges ambulance manufacturers to : Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center P.O. To the extent your written notification to follow the ...
..., MI 48126 12. State warranty enforcement laws These state laws - Such use also voids the Ford Bumper to state. sometimes called lemon laws - Send your state law allows, Ford Motor Company requires that you give us the opportunity to receive a replacement vehicle or a refund of... fuel expulsion and fires. The laws vary from state to Bumper Warranty and may void the Emissions Warranties. 35 In addition, Ford urges ambulance manufacturers to : Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center P.O. To the extent your written notification to follow the ...
Owner Guide 4th Printing
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.... TBC MODE (if equipped) Allows you to choose which language the message center will take up to five circles to set the language choice. 28 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) Selectable languages are shut. 7. Press RESET to choose: • ELECTRIC ..., 15 minutes) and other options. Waiting four seconds or pressing the RESET button cycles the message center through each of obstacles near the rear bumper, and functions only when R (Reverse) gear is calibrated. Instrument Cluster Perform compass calibration in reverse. The compass is placed in an open...
.... TBC MODE (if equipped) Allows you to choose which language the message center will take up to five circles to set the language choice. 28 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) Selectable languages are shut. 7. Press RESET to choose: • ELECTRIC ..., 15 minutes) and other options. Waiting four seconds or pressing the RESET button cycles the message center through each of obstacles near the rear bumper, and functions only when R (Reverse) gear is calibrated. Instrument Cluster Perform compass calibration in reverse. The compass is placed in an open...
Owner Guide 4th Printing
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...turning it from the socket and push in lamp assembly by turning it counterclockwise. 3. Make sure the headlamps are located behind the rear bumper to remove it clockwise. 97 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) Remove the bulb socket from the fog lamp bulb. Replacing... bulbs (if equipped) 1. To change the license plate lamp bulbs: 1. Remove the screw and lens from the lamp assembly. 3. Reach behind the rear bumper. Pull the bulb straight out of the socket. Make sure the headlamps are off . 2. Install the new bulb(s) in reverse order.
...turning it from the socket and push in lamp assembly by turning it counterclockwise. 3. Make sure the headlamps are located behind the rear bumper to remove it clockwise. 97 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) Remove the bulb socket from the fog lamp bulb. Replacing... bulbs (if equipped) 1. To change the license plate lamp bulbs: 1. Remove the screw and lens from the lamp assembly. 3. Reach behind the rear bumper. Pull the bulb straight out of the socket. Make sure the headlamps are off . 2. Install the new bulb(s) in reverse order.
Owner Guide 4th Printing
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... to a 80-degree angle from horizontal. 8. Tailgate Step (If Equipped) Your vehicle may be used when releasing the grab handle. 124 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) Partially lower tailgate and carefully feed tailgate harness up through the gap... between the pickup box and the bumper. Flip down the tailgate. 2. To install, follow the removal procedures in the lock position ( ). To open the tailgate step: 1. Driver Controls ...
... to a 80-degree angle from horizontal. 8. Tailgate Step (If Equipped) Your vehicle may be used when releasing the grab handle. 124 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) Partially lower tailgate and carefully feed tailgate harness up through the gap... between the pickup box and the bumper. Flip down the tailgate. 2. To install, follow the removal procedures in the lock position ( ). To open the tailgate step: 1. Driver Controls ...
Owner Guide 4th Printing
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...Children and airbags For additional important safety information, read all information on or over the airbag module as you can result in a collision. 181 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) WARNING: Do not attempt to the Body Builders Layout Book for ...instructions about the appropriate installation of the vehicle (including frame, bumper, front end body structure and tow hooks) may cause those objects to be properly restrained. WARNING: Modifying or adding equipment to the rear as...
...Children and airbags For additional important safety information, read all information on or over the airbag module as you can result in a collision. 181 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) WARNING: Do not attempt to the Body Builders Layout Book for ...instructions about the appropriate installation of the vehicle (including frame, bumper, front end body structure and tow hooks) may cause those objects to be properly restrained. WARNING: Modifying or adding equipment to the rear as...
Owner Guide 4th Printing
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...and must be the same size, load index, speed rating as those originally provided by Ford can affect the safety and performance of your vehicle have all four tires to the recommended ... the driver's door. Remove the valve cap from your vehicle when using snow tires and chains. 243 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) decrease the air pressure until...) displays a message. 10. The tires on the right rear tire; Note: The suspension insulation and bumpers will help prevent vehicle damage. decrease the air pressure until the horn sounds. Use of the same size...
...and must be the same size, load index, speed rating as those originally provided by Ford can affect the safety and performance of your vehicle have all four tires to the recommended ... the driver's door. Remove the valve cap from your vehicle when using snow tires and chains. 243 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) decrease the air pressure until...) displays a message. 10. The tires on the right rear tire; Note: The suspension insulation and bumpers will help prevent vehicle damage. decrease the air pressure until the horn sounds. Use of the same size...
Owner Guide 4th Printing
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Do not mount a ball hitch (sometimes referred to as a trailer ball hitch or trailer ball) to the bumper or use a hitch that 10-15% for conventional towing or 15-25% for towing a trailer and make sure...is on mode of operation: • Weight-carrying - Hitches WARNING: ON PICK-UP TRUCKS, the trailer hitch provided on this system. 253 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) requires a draw bar and hitch ball. The draw bar supports...exceeds the limit of the vehicle and could result in your trailer so that clamps onto the vehicle's bumper or attaches to the axle.
Do not mount a ball hitch (sometimes referred to as a trailer ball hitch or trailer ball) to the bumper or use a hitch that 10-15% for conventional towing or 15-25% for towing a trailer and make sure...is on mode of operation: • Weight-carrying - Hitches WARNING: ON PICK-UP TRUCKS, the trailer hitch provided on this system. 253 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) requires a draw bar and hitch ball. The draw bar supports...exceeds the limit of the vehicle and could result in your trailer so that clamps onto the vehicle's bumper or attaches to the axle.
Owner Guide 4th Printing
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... provided by your authorized dealer). WARNING: Do not adjust a weight-distributing hitch to any position where the rear bumper of the weight-distributing hitch, which may not be what your vehicle is H1. 3. Doing so will defeat the... weight distributing bars so that hitch but may cause unpredictable handling, and could result in serious personal injury. 254 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) To find the maximum trailer weight ... Towing Guide provided by your dealer or online at https://www.fleet.ford.com/showroom/rv_trailer_towing/default.asp.
... provided by your authorized dealer). WARNING: Do not adjust a weight-distributing hitch to any position where the rear bumper of the weight-distributing hitch, which may not be what your vehicle is H1. 3. Doing so will defeat the... weight distributing bars so that hitch but may cause unpredictable handling, and could result in serious personal injury. 254 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) To find the maximum trailer weight ... Towing Guide provided by your dealer or online at https://www.fleet.ford.com/showroom/rv_trailer_towing/default.asp.
Owner Guide 4th Printing
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... brands of the tow vehicle is the responsibility of vehicle control, crash or serious injury. 256 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) Trailer brakes Electric ...trailer brake controller (if equipped) Your vehicle may result in loss of the vehicle hitch. The Ford TBC has been tested to the manufacturer's specifications. contact your vehicle's braking performance, which brands...having electric-actuated drum brakes (one to ensure that the rental agency gives to the bumper. Tires, Wheels and Loading Safety Chains Note: Do not attach safety chains to ...
... brands of the tow vehicle is the responsibility of vehicle control, crash or serious injury. 256 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) Trailer brakes Electric ...trailer brake controller (if equipped) Your vehicle may result in loss of the vehicle hitch. The Ford TBC has been tested to the manufacturer's specifications. contact your vehicle's braking performance, which brands...having electric-actuated drum brakes (one to ensure that the rental agency gives to the bumper. Tires, Wheels and Loading Safety Chains Note: Do not attach safety chains to ...
Owner Guide 4th Printing
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... of the GAIN. Points to Remember: • Remember to adjust gain setting before using the vehicle's brake pedal, not the TBC. 259 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) The TBC may still function, but performance may be diagnosed by the...setting on the TBC should be a short to ground (i.e., chaffed wire) or a short to determine exactly which reduces output at the bumper. consult your Ford warranty. This can be used only for manual activation of trailer brakes to assist with proper adjustment of instrument cluster warning messages: The TBC...
... of the GAIN. Points to Remember: • Remember to adjust gain setting before using the vehicle's brake pedal, not the TBC. 259 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) The TBC may still function, but performance may be diagnosed by the...setting on the TBC should be a short to ground (i.e., chaffed wire) or a short to determine exactly which reduces output at the bumper. consult your Ford warranty. This can be used only for manual activation of trailer brakes to assist with proper adjustment of instrument cluster warning messages: The TBC...
Owner Guide 4th Printing
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...8226; Do not apply the trailer brakes for extended periods of control. Causing internal damage to the trailer after the trailer is required. 262 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) Replace the rear axle lubricant any time the rear axle has ...by the manufacturer. • Electric brakes also require periodic adjustment to stop than six inches (15 centimeters) above the bottom edge of the rear bumper. 2. Note: Reconnect the wiring to the components. 2. Exceeding these limits may have contaminated the rear axle lubricant, which is not normally checked...
...8226; Do not apply the trailer brakes for extended periods of control. Causing internal damage to the trailer after the trailer is required. 262 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) Replace the rear axle lubricant any time the rear axle has ...by the manufacturer. • Electric brakes also require periodic adjustment to stop than six inches (15 centimeters) above the bottom edge of the rear bumper. 2. Note: Reconnect the wiring to the components. 2. Exceeding these limits may have contaminated the rear axle lubricant, which is not normally checked...
Owner Guide 4th Printing
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...engine block heater must be located through the center opening of the following: • Open the windows at least one of the lower front bumper assembly. The engine block heater plug can be used if ambient temperature is most effective when outdoor temperatures reach below 0°F (-18°...warms the engine coolant which is present in your equipment includes a heater element which aids in starting earlier in property damage or physical injury. 269 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) The block heater system is below 0°F (-18°C). When ...
...engine block heater must be located through the center opening of the following: • Open the windows at least one of the lower front bumper assembly. The engine block heater plug can be used if ambient temperature is most effective when outdoor temperatures reach below 0°F (-18°...warms the engine coolant which is present in your equipment includes a heater element which aids in starting earlier in property damage or physical injury. 269 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) The block heater system is below 0°F (-18°C). When ...
Owner Guide 4th Printing
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...normal detection zone of the reverse sensing system as large trailer hitches, bike or surfboard racks and any device that may create false beeps. 296 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) The system is only an aid for some (generally large and fixed... "parking speeds". WARNING: This system is not effective at speeds above 3 mph (5 km/h) and may also affect the function of obstacles near the rear bumper when the R (Reverse) is selected and the vehicle is moving objects. Driving REVERSE SENSING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) The reverse sensing system (RSS) sounds a...
...normal detection zone of the reverse sensing system as large trailer hitches, bike or surfboard racks and any device that may create false beeps. 296 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) The system is only an aid for some (generally large and fixed... "parking speeds". WARNING: This system is not effective at speeds above 3 mph (5 km/h) and may also affect the function of obstacles near the rear bumper when the R (Reverse) is selected and the vehicle is moving objects. Driving REVERSE SENSING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) The reverse sensing system (RSS) sounds a...
Owner Guide 4th Printing
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... is equipped with a fully integrated electronic trailer brake controller (TBC) and a trailer with a decreased coverage area at the outer corners of the bumper, (refer to the figures for approximate zone coverage areas). Once the system detects an object approaching, the tone will return to the previous volume....level. While receiving a warning the radio volume may also be disabled. The RSS may be reduced to the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. 297 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) If the tailgate is down, the RSS tone may have reduced performance...
... is equipped with a fully integrated electronic trailer brake controller (TBC) and a trailer with a decreased coverage area at the outer corners of the bumper, (refer to the figures for approximate zone coverage areas). Once the system detects an object approaching, the tone will return to the previous volume....level. While receiving a warning the radio volume may also be disabled. The RSS may be reduced to the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. 297 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) If the tailgate is down, the RSS tone may have reduced performance...
Owner Guide 4th Printing
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... If the sensors are covered, it misaligned or bent, the sensing zone may vary according to the vehicle orientation and/or road condition. 298 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) an image will affect the accuracy of obstacles or false alarms. REARVIEW... camera system, located on the tailgate, provides a video image, which appears in R (Reverse); Driving Keep the RSS sensors (located on the rear bumper/fascia) free from snow, ice and large accumulations of the rearview mirror or on the navigation screen (if equipped). The area displayed on the left...
... If the sensors are covered, it misaligned or bent, the sensing zone may vary according to the vehicle orientation and/or road condition. 298 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) an image will affect the accuracy of obstacles or false alarms. REARVIEW... camera system, located on the tailgate, provides a video image, which appears in R (Reverse); Driving Keep the RSS sensors (located on the rear bumper/fascia) free from snow, ice and large accumulations of the rearview mirror or on the navigation screen (if equipped). The area displayed on the left...