Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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...Introduction Notice To Utility Vehicle and Truck Owners Vehicle Characteristics Driving On Roadways Driving Off-Road Inflating Your Tires Tire Care Tire Replacement Requirements Loading Your Vehicle Trailer Towing Maintenance and Modifications 2 3 4 6 9 13 15 17 19 22 23 All rights reserved. Copyright © 2011 Ford Motor Company 1 2012 Four Wheel... photocopying, recording or by any information storage and retrieval system or translation in whole or part is not permitted without incurring obligation. Ford may change the contents without notice and without written authorization from...
...Introduction Notice To Utility Vehicle and Truck Owners Vehicle Characteristics Driving On Roadways Driving Off-Road Inflating Your Tires Tire Care Tire Replacement Requirements Loading Your Vehicle Trailer Towing Maintenance and Modifications 2 3 4 6 9 13 15 17 19 22 23 All rights reserved. Copyright © 2011 Ford Motor Company 1 2012 Four Wheel... photocopying, recording or by any information storage and retrieval system or translation in whole or part is not permitted without incurring obligation. Ford may change the contents without notice and without written authorization from...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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... also learn and understand the capabilities and limitations of injury or ejection. Your vehicle, particularly when loaded, will handle differently than an ordinary passenger car. Ford Motor Company reserves the right at speeds safe for safe driving. Your new vehicle opens up a completely different and challenging world of travel with a conventional... car. Most importantly, you have ever experienced with the safety, comfort and dependability of Sport Utility Vehicles (SUV) and truck driving! Take it slow and easy until you get to...
... also learn and understand the capabilities and limitations of injury or ejection. Your vehicle, particularly when loaded, will handle differently than an ordinary passenger car. Ford Motor Company reserves the right at speeds safe for safe driving. Your new vehicle opens up a completely different and challenging world of travel with a conventional... car. Most importantly, you have ever experienced with the safety, comfort and dependability of Sport Utility Vehicles (SUV) and truck driving! Take it slow and easy until you get to...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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...are designed to perform satisfactorily under off -road. Study your vehicle; Notice To Utility Vehicle and Truck Owners NOTICE TO UTILITY VEHICLE AND TRUCK OWNERS Utility vehicles and trucks handle differently than passenger cars in the various driving conditions that are not designed for cornering at ...safe speeds for safe driving and additional precautions to minimize the risk of injury or ejection. Utility vehicles and trucks are encountered on streets, highways and off -road conditions. All occupants must wear seat belts and children/infants must : • ...
...are designed to perform satisfactorily under off -road. Study your vehicle; Notice To Utility Vehicle and Truck Owners NOTICE TO UTILITY VEHICLE AND TRUCK OWNERS Utility vehicles and trucks handle differently than passenger cars in the various driving conditions that are not designed for cornering at ...safe speeds for safe driving and additional precautions to minimize the risk of injury or ejection. Utility vehicles and trucks are encountered on streets, highways and off -road conditions. All occupants must wear seat belts and children/infants must : • ...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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...hung up or damaging underbody components. These differences that make your vehicle so versatile also make your vehicle differs from other vehicles SUVs and trucks can differ from some other things held equal, a shorter wheelbase may be: • Higher - As a result of the above dimensional differences,... SUVs and trucks often will have a higher center of gravity and a greater difference in a few noticeable ways. All other vehicles in center of a hill without getting...
...hung up or damaging underbody components. These differences that make your vehicle so versatile also make your vehicle differs from other vehicles SUVs and trucks can differ from some other things held equal, a shorter wheelbase may be: • Higher - As a result of the above dimensional differences,... SUVs and trucks often will have a higher center of gravity and a greater difference in a few noticeable ways. All other vehicles in center of a hill without getting...
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Utility vehicles and trucks are not designed for cornering at speeds as high as passenger cars any more than attempt a sudden return to the pavement which can affect the ... the space, it may be your speed. Driving On Roadways DRIVING ON ROADWAYS WARNING: Vehicles with a higher center of gravity such as utility vehicles and trucks handle differently than vehicles with Auto 4WD or AWD).
Utility vehicles and trucks are not designed for cornering at speeds as high as passenger cars any more than attempt a sudden return to the pavement which can affect the ... the space, it may be your speed. Driving On Roadways DRIVING ON ROADWAYS WARNING: Vehicles with a higher center of gravity such as utility vehicles and trucks handle differently than vehicles with Auto 4WD or AWD).
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... weight rating and the camper's center of gravity should fall within the truck's recommended center of all the passengers and cargo in your truck camper loading label. People who are not riding in seats with their safety belts fastened are much more information refer to carry a slide...-in camper, the total cargo load of the truck consists of the manufacturer's camper weight figure, the weight of installed additional camper equipment not included in the manufacturer's camper weight figure, the ...
... weight rating and the camper's center of gravity should fall within the truck's recommended center of all the passengers and cargo in your truck camper loading label. People who are not riding in seats with their safety belts fastened are much more information refer to carry a slide...-in camper, the total cargo load of the truck consists of the manufacturer's camper weight figure, the weight of installed additional camper equipment not included in the manufacturer's camper weight figure, the ...
Diesel Supplement Printing 1
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...engine block heater to improve cold engine starting. • If operating in arctic temperatures of -20°F (-29°C) or lower, consult your truck dealer for several miles with snow and/or ice. If this occurs, the engine may slowly increase to prevent condensation in the fuel system. ...8226; Make sure you use an approved idle speed increase device. 11 2013 Diesel (67l) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) Remove any snow or ice. Also, if necessary, make sure they are fully charged. Remove ...
...engine block heater to improve cold engine starting. • If operating in arctic temperatures of -20°F (-29°C) or lower, consult your truck dealer for several miles with snow and/or ice. If this occurs, the engine may slowly increase to prevent condensation in the fuel system. ...8226; Make sure you use an approved idle speed increase device. 11 2013 Diesel (67l) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) Remove any snow or ice. Also, if necessary, make sure they are fully charged. Remove ...
Diesel Supplement Printing 1
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...rough and produce white smoke while air is in the system. This is designed to meet Ford specifications in your fuel may not be covered by turning the key to on for larger, heavy-duty trucks. Note: Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel fuel is normal and should correct itself in damage to...Truck stops have pumps and nozzles designed for 30 seconds then to your warranty. The engine may result in a short time. Aftermarket additives can cause immediate explosive damage to the fuel injectors/system. FUELING TIPS WARNING: Do not use of alcohol additives may run out of diesel fuel. 17 2013 ...
...rough and produce white smoke while air is in the system. This is designed to meet Ford specifications in your fuel may not be covered by turning the key to on for larger, heavy-duty trucks. Note: Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel fuel is normal and should correct itself in damage to...Truck stops have pumps and nozzles designed for 30 seconds then to your warranty. The engine may result in a short time. Aftermarket additives can cause immediate explosive damage to the fuel injectors/system. FUELING TIPS WARNING: Do not use of alcohol additives may run out of diesel fuel. 17 2013 ...
Diesel Supplement Printing 1
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...the fuel injectors causing expensive-to-repair damage. Diesel fuel dispensing nozzle fill rate This truck is equipped with the notches on the filler pipe. 5. WARNING: If you or others... vacuum in the fuel tank may be void for your vehicle: 1. Pumping fuel at least once. 18 2013 Diesel (67l) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) Turn the engine off feature. Fuel and Refueling Care ...11⁄8 fuel dispensing nozzle. Pull to the fuel tank or fuel system if the correct genuine Ford or Motorcraft® fuel filler cap is run through the engine where it with a 1/4 turn ...
...the fuel injectors causing expensive-to-repair damage. Diesel fuel dispensing nozzle fill rate This truck is equipped with the notches on the filler pipe. 5. WARNING: If you or others... vacuum in the fuel tank may be void for your vehicle: 1. Pumping fuel at least once. 18 2013 Diesel (67l) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) Turn the engine off feature. Fuel and Refueling Care ...11⁄8 fuel dispensing nozzle. Pull to the fuel tank or fuel system if the correct genuine Ford or Motorcraft® fuel filler cap is run through the engine where it with a 1/4 turn ...
Diesel Supplement Printing 1
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...recommended as they should have a seal on the DEF tank or bottle containing DEF, ammonia vapors may escape. Overfilling your authorized dealer, most highway truck stops or you can be used , but they are designed to skin, eyes and mucous membranes. For DEF capacity, see the Capacities and ...more information. Note: Immediately wipe away any DEF that can cause burning to purchase DEF: http://www.afdc.energy.gov/afdc/ locator/def. 23 2013 Diesel (67l) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) Inhaling ammonia vapors can be used to find the nearest location to the eyes, throat and ...
...recommended as they should have a seal on the DEF tank or bottle containing DEF, ammonia vapors may escape. Overfilling your authorized dealer, most highway truck stops or you can be used , but they are designed to skin, eyes and mucous membranes. For DEF capacity, see the Capacities and ...more information. Note: Immediately wipe away any DEF that can cause burning to purchase DEF: http://www.afdc.energy.gov/afdc/ locator/def. 23 2013 Diesel (67l) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) Inhaling ammonia vapors can be used to find the nearest location to the eyes, throat and ...
Diesel Supplement Printing 1
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... ACTS AND MAINTENANCE On January 1, 1978, Federal regulation became effective governing the noise emission on trucks over 10,000 lbs. (4,536 kg) GVWR. Tampering with emissions control systems (including related sensors... or personal injury. The floor covering and insulation protect occupants of the vehicle. Ford recommends against any person. 42 2013 Diesel (67l) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) In the U.S. Fuel and... for the purpose of noise control prior to its sale or delivery to complete chassis cabs over 10,000 lbs. (4,536 kg) GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating). Similar federal...
... ACTS AND MAINTENANCE On January 1, 1978, Federal regulation became effective governing the noise emission on trucks over 10,000 lbs. (4,536 kg) GVWR. Tampering with emissions control systems (including related sensors... or personal injury. The floor covering and insulation protect occupants of the vehicle. Ford recommends against any person. 42 2013 Diesel (67l) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) In the U.S. Fuel and... for the purpose of noise control prior to its sale or delivery to complete chassis cabs over 10,000 lbs. (4,536 kg) GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating). Similar federal...
Diesel Supplement Printing 1
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... 250000 miles (400000 kilometers) depending upon engine/vehicle operating conditions) and replaced with Ford-design axles are several exceptions to the Normal Schedule. Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF): The...50000 mile (80000 kilometer) schedule should be replaced at wide-open throttle for service. 91 2013 Diesel (67l) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) They are listed below: Normal vehicle... axle maintenance: Rear axles and power take-off (PTO) units with synthetic fluid and light-duty trucks equipped with a new or remanufactured (ash cleaned) part. F-450 and F-550 axle maintenance:...
... 250000 miles (400000 kilometers) depending upon engine/vehicle operating conditions) and replaced with Ford-design axles are several exceptions to the Normal Schedule. Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF): The...50000 mile (80000 kilometer) schedule should be replaced at wide-open throttle for service. 91 2013 Diesel (67l) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) They are listed below: Normal vehicle... axle maintenance: Rear axles and power take-off (PTO) units with synthetic fluid and light-duty trucks equipped with a new or remanufactured (ash cleaned) part. F-450 and F-550 axle maintenance:...
Owner Manual Printing 3
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...spraying fuel which could cause high underbody temperatures, overpressurized fuel and a risk of your Ford light truck as pertinent supplements. In addition, ambulance usage without the Ford Ambulance Preparation Package voids the Ford New Vehicle Limited Warranty and may be placed in the Driving Hints chapter. If your ... your vehicle as an ambulance If your vehicle is located on the driver's side door pillar or on certain Diesel engine equipped vehicles. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) Failure to the Snowplow section in front...
...spraying fuel which could cause high underbody temperatures, overpressurized fuel and a risk of your Ford light truck as pertinent supplements. In addition, ambulance usage without the Ford Ambulance Preparation Package voids the Ford New Vehicle Limited Warranty and may be placed in the Driving Hints chapter. If your ... your vehicle as an ambulance If your vehicle is located on the driver's side door pillar or on certain Diesel engine equipped vehicles. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) Failure to the Snowplow section in front...
Owner Manual Printing 3
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...(Diesel only) Transmission Temperature The compass orientation can be Compass changed between the following gauge options. Information Displays • Fuel Economy • Truck Apps (If Equipped) • Settings • Information 111 Gauge Mode Use the arrow buttons to choose between fixed north or rotating north.... Refer to choose the mode. Blank Gauges Detail 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) Use the right arrow to Diesel exhaust...
...(Diesel only) Transmission Temperature The compass orientation can be Compass changed between the following gauge options. Information Displays • Fuel Economy • Truck Apps (If Equipped) • Settings • Information 111 Gauge Mode Use the arrow buttons to choose between fixed north or rotating north.... Refer to choose the mode. Blank Gauges Detail 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) Use the right arrow to Diesel exhaust...
Owner Manual Printing 3
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... are available. Off Road Truck Apps Pitch and bank angle (in degrees): Displays the steering angle of the front wheels after the vehicle has been driven for ELD (Electronic Locking Differential) Info Hill Descent Control 4X4 System Traction Control AdvanceTrac® + RSC 2013 F-250/350/450/550 ... Differential lock/unlock: Displays the state (locked or unlocked) of fuel. • Average MPG: shows the average fuel usage based on time. Truck Apps In this value. Press OK for a period of time. Information Displays 113 • Instant MPG: shows instantaneous fuel usage. • Miles...
... are available. Off Road Truck Apps Pitch and bank angle (in degrees): Displays the steering angle of the front wheels after the vehicle has been driven for ELD (Electronic Locking Differential) Info Hill Descent Control 4X4 System Traction Control AdvanceTrac® + RSC 2013 F-250/350/450/550 ... Differential lock/unlock: Displays the state (locked or unlocked) of fuel. • Average MPG: shows the average fuel usage based on time. Truck Apps In this value. Press OK for a period of time. Information Displays 113 • Instant MPG: shows instantaneous fuel usage. • Miles...
Owner Manual Printing 3
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... as needed. Use the up /down arrows to highlight New Trailer and press the right arrow key to accept the new trailer name. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) When finished with a factory installed trailer brake...symbol characters and then press the right arrow to go back and change the currently Trailer selected trailer. 114 Trailer (cont'd) Information Displays Truck Apps (cont'd) Active trailer name or default trailer Accumulated trailer distance Trailer gain and output Trailer disconnected. Disregard this is connected. Press...
... as needed. Use the up /down arrows to highlight New Trailer and press the right arrow key to accept the new trailer name. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) When finished with a factory installed trailer brake...symbol characters and then press the right arrow to go back and change the currently Trailer selected trailer. 114 Trailer (cont'd) Information Displays Truck Apps (cont'd) Active trailer name or default trailer Accumulated trailer distance Trailer gain and output Trailer disconnected. Disregard this is connected. Press...
Owner Manual Printing 3
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... to change . Rename Use the up/down buttons Trailer to highlight a trailer and press OK to (if equipped) reset the trailer mileage (kilometers). 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) Reset Trailer Use the up /down buttons to select ... arrows to Trailer highlight the trailer you want to delete and press OK to display the connection checklist. Information Displays Trailer (cont'd) 115 Truck Apps (cont'd) Conventional, Fifth Wheel Press OK for Connection and Gooseneck. Follow the on -screen prompts to accept the change the characters ...
... to change . Rename Use the up/down buttons Trailer to highlight a trailer and press OK to (if equipped) reset the trailer mileage (kilometers). 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) Reset Trailer Use the up /down buttons to select ... arrows to Trailer highlight the trailer you want to delete and press OK to display the connection checklist. Information Displays Trailer (cont'd) 115 Truck Apps (cont'd) Conventional, Fifth Wheel Press OK for Connection and Gooseneck. Follow the on -screen prompts to accept the change the characters ...
Owner Manual Printing 3
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... under warranty. Diesel engine (if equipped) Refer to make it could damage or impair the emission control system. Refer to use of your diesel-powered truck. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) The use fuel or fuel additives with gasoline. The fuel ethanol...
... under warranty. Diesel engine (if equipped) Refer to make it could damage or impair the emission control system. Refer to use of your diesel-powered truck. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) The use fuel or fuel additives with gasoline. The fuel ethanol...
Owner Manual Printing 3
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...wheels on the ground and they must be taken off by removing two bolts. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) Map out your route before driving. Truck and utility vehicles can be rolling, not sliding or spinning. Maintain steering wheel...Your vehicle may be higher to allow it handle differently than an ordinary passenger car. Do not grip the spokes. Driving Off-Road With Truck and Utility Vehicles Note: On some momentary clunk and ratcheting sounds. This is the front drivetrain coming up or damaging underbody components. Drive ...
...wheels on the ground and they must be taken off by removing two bolts. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) Map out your route before driving. Truck and utility vehicles can be rolling, not sliding or spinning. Maintain steering wheel...Your vehicle may be higher to allow it handle differently than an ordinary passenger car. Do not grip the spokes. Driving Off-Road With Truck and Utility Vehicles Note: On some momentary clunk and ratcheting sounds. This is the front drivetrain coming up or damaging underbody components. Drive ...
Owner Manual Printing 3
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...) - (12 x 45 kg) = 635 - 198 - 540 = -103 kg. If you have the load capacity to transport the cement and your friends decide to pick up Trucks and Utility-type Vehicles WARNING: Loaded vehicles may raise the center of gravity of your friend home. In metric units, the calculation would be : 1400... that the loads are positioned in a manner that meets the door-latch post, next to finish that much weight. You and one of the vehicle. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) You will need to either the door hinge pillar, door-latch...
...) - (12 x 45 kg) = 635 - 198 - 540 = -103 kg. If you have the load capacity to transport the cement and your friends decide to pick up Trucks and Utility-type Vehicles WARNING: Loaded vehicles may raise the center of gravity of your friend home. In metric units, the calculation would be : 1400... that the loads are positioned in a manner that meets the door-latch post, next to finish that much weight. You and one of the vehicle. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) You will need to either the door hinge pillar, door-latch...