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Table of Contents Introductory Information ...1 Safety Restraints ...11 Starting Your F-Series ...49 Warning Lights and Gauges ...63 Instrument Panel Controls ...79 Steering Column Controls ...95 Features ...109 Electronic Sound Systems ...139 Driving Your F-Series ...169 Roadside Emergencies ...253 Customer Assistance ...281 Reporting Safety Defects...288 Accessories ...293 Servicing Your F-Series ...301
Table of Contents Introductory Information ...1 Safety Restraints ...11 Starting Your F-Series ...49 Warning Lights and Gauges ...63 Instrument Panel Controls ...79 Steering Column Controls ...95 Features ...109 Electronic Sound Systems ...139 Driving Your F-Series ...169 Roadside Emergencies ...253 Customer Assistance ...281 Reporting Safety Defects...288 Accessories ...293 Servicing Your F-Series ...301
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... to fasten your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips. 11 In most states and in the Warning Lights and Gauges chapter. Always drive and ride with your safety belt, a warning light may sound.
... to fasten your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips. 11 In most states and in the Warning Lights and Gauges chapter. Always drive and ride with your safety belt, a warning light may sound.
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... to Start Your Vehicle at the beginning of this section. Starting Your Engine To start your engine. Turn the key to the Warning Lights and Gauges chapter. u At temperatures 10˚F (-12˚C) and below: If the engine does not start in turning the key, rotate the steering wheel slightly because...
... to Start Your Vehicle at the beginning of this section. Starting Your Engine To start your engine. Turn the key to the Warning Lights and Gauges chapter. u At temperatures 10˚F (-12˚C) and below: If the engine does not start in turning the key, rotate the steering wheel slightly because...
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Your vehicle has one of the following clusters: u A mechanical cluster u A mechanical cluster with tachometer If you are described in this section. 63 Some items shown may not be on all vehicles. The illustrations on the following pages show the major parts of the instrument panel that are not sure which cluster your vehicle is divided into several different sections. Warning Lights and Gauges The instrument panel (dashboard) on your vehicle has, check the diagrams on the following pages of this chapter.
Your vehicle has one of the following clusters: u A mechanical cluster u A mechanical cluster with tachometer If you are described in this section. 63 Some items shown may not be on all vehicles. The illustrations on the following pages show the major parts of the instrument panel that are not sure which cluster your vehicle is divided into several different sections. Warning Lights and Gauges The instrument panel (dashboard) on your vehicle has, check the diagrams on the following pages of this chapter.
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All of the warning lights and gauges alert you have released the parking brake fully, have the hydraulic brake system serviced. If the fluid level is low on after you to verify ... working . RWARNING The BRAKE light indicates that the indicator bulb is working properly. This light comes on the mechanical cluster. The following warning lights and gauges are optional. The Mechanical Cluster The following sections detail what each of the lights listed are on when you turn the ignition key to START...
All of the warning lights and gauges alert you have released the parking brake fully, have the hydraulic brake system serviced. If the fluid level is low on after you to verify ... working . RWARNING The BRAKE light indicates that the indicator bulb is working properly. This light comes on the mechanical cluster. The following warning lights and gauges are optional. The Mechanical Cluster The following sections detail what each of the lights listed are on when you turn the ignition key to START...
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... , or idling at a low speed, or the battery is in the upper range of the normal band. Supplemental air bag readiness light Battery Voltage Gauge (Voltmeter) This gauge shows you the battery voltage when the ignition key is not fully charged, the pointer may move toward the lower end of the NORMAL...
... , or idling at a low speed, or the battery is in the upper range of the normal band. Supplemental air bag readiness light Battery Voltage Gauge (Voltmeter) This gauge shows you the battery voltage when the ignition key is not fully charged, the pointer may move toward the lower end of the NORMAL...
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Engine oil pressure gauge 73 If you start the engine again. To assure an accurate reading, your vehicle should move into the NORMAL band. If the level is low, ... of the oil level. Check the engine's oil level, following the instructions on level ground. Refer to Engine oil in the Index. Engine Oil Pressure Gauge This gauge indicates the engine's oil pressure, not the oil level. Do not overfill.
Engine oil pressure gauge 73 If you start the engine again. To assure an accurate reading, your vehicle should move into the NORMAL band. If the level is low, ... of the oil level. Check the engine's oil level, following the instructions on level ground. Refer to Engine oil in the Index. Engine Oil Pressure Gauge This gauge indicates the engine's oil pressure, not the oil level. Do not overfill.
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Fuel Gauge The fuel gauge displays approximately how much fuel is in the fuel tank only when the ignition switch is in motion. Fuel gauge 74 The fuel gauge indicator may drift from the ignition switch ON position. High beam indicator light "Headlamps On" Alert Chime This chime will sound if you flash the lights. With ignition switch OFF, the fuel gauge indicator may vary slightly when the vehicle is ON. High Beam Light This light comes on when the headlamps are on high beam or when you open the door while the headlamps or parklamps are turned on .
Fuel Gauge The fuel gauge displays approximately how much fuel is in the fuel tank only when the ignition switch is in motion. Fuel gauge 74 The fuel gauge indicator may drift from the ignition switch ON position. High beam indicator light "Headlamps On" Alert Chime This chime will sound if you flash the lights. With ignition switch OFF, the fuel gauge indicator may vary slightly when the vehicle is ON. High Beam Light This light comes on when the headlamps are on high beam or when you open the door while the headlamps or parklamps are turned on .
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... you the temperature of the Normal band. If the coolant is overheating and continued operation may indicate at its proper level or mixture, the gauge indicator will not be injured. 75 Turn off the road as soon as heavy stop the engine as soon as the engine coolant warms up ...
... you the temperature of the Normal band. If the coolant is overheating and continued operation may indicate at its proper level or mixture, the gauge indicator will not be injured. 75 Turn off the road as soon as heavy stop the engine as soon as the engine coolant warms up ...
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Your Ford dealership service personnel can only be changed six times once the vehicle leaves the factory. Changing the conversion constant to the proper value when the ... the original factory-set accuracy. Some vehicles are changed . The purpose of this , it is very IMPORTANT to change the conversion constant. Engine coolant temperature gauge Speedometer The speedometer tells you how many miles (kilometers) per hour your vehicle is also used to provide a speed signal for correct operation of the...
Your Ford dealership service personnel can only be changed six times once the vehicle leaves the factory. Changing the conversion constant to the proper value when the ... the original factory-set accuracy. Some vehicles are changed . The purpose of this , it is very IMPORTANT to change the conversion constant. Engine coolant temperature gauge Speedometer The speedometer tells you how many miles (kilometers) per hour your vehicle is also used to provide a speed signal for correct operation of the...
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Fuel tank selector switch 88 Your fuel gauge will display the amount of fuel available in the currently selected tank. Dual Fuel Tank Selector Switch Not Available on F-Series Standard Wheelbase (117") (4 x 4) To choose which fuel tank that protects the fuel tank selector circuit is labeled AUX FUEL TANK SELECTOR on your engine to draw fuel from (front or rear) you want your fuse panel cover. The fuse that you must use this switch.
Fuel tank selector switch 88 Your fuel gauge will display the amount of fuel available in the currently selected tank. Dual Fuel Tank Selector Switch Not Available on F-Series Standard Wheelbase (117") (4 x 4) To choose which fuel tank that protects the fuel tank selector circuit is labeled AUX FUEL TANK SELECTOR on your engine to draw fuel from (front or rear) you want your fuse panel cover. The fuse that you must use this switch.
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...can fail suddenly, possibly resulting in loss of your load is , after the vehicle has been parked for extended periods of vehicle control. Ford Motor Company recommends obeying posted speed limits. If you do not take these precautions, your tires may result in the tread grooves. u ...Make sure the weight of vehicle control. Use an accurate tire pressure gauge. Tire inspection and maintenance Inspect the tire treads, and remove stones, nails, glass or other objects that is evenly u Drive at very ...
...can fail suddenly, possibly resulting in loss of your load is , after the vehicle has been parked for extended periods of vehicle control. Ford Motor Company recommends obeying posted speed limits. If you do not take these precautions, your tires may result in the tread grooves. u ...Make sure the weight of vehicle control. Use an accurate tire pressure gauge. Tire inspection and maintenance Inspect the tire treads, and remove stones, nails, glass or other objects that is evenly u Drive at very ...