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...Do not become overconfident as well. Make sure you allow sufficient distance between you want to travel . • In the event of an emergency stop, avoid skidding the tires and do not attempt any other vehicles for . Although a 4WD or AWD vehicle may steer in the direction ...anti-lock brake system. 7 Avoid abrupt steering, acceleration or braking which allows the wheels to brake yet continue to roll so that you may accelerate better than a two-wheel drive vehicle in snow and ice, it won't stop any faster, because as required to avoid the emergency. In emergency stopping situations,...
...Do not become overconfident as well. Make sure you allow sufficient distance between you want to travel . • In the event of an emergency stop, avoid skidding the tires and do not attempt any other vehicles for . Although a 4WD or AWD vehicle may steer in the direction ...anti-lock brake system. 7 Avoid abrupt steering, acceleration or braking which allows the wheels to brake yet continue to roll so that you may accelerate better than a two-wheel drive vehicle in snow and ice, it won't stop any faster, because as required to avoid the emergency. In emergency stopping situations,...
Owner Guide 5th Printing
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... the contents without notice and without written authorization from Ford Motor Company. Copyright © 2002 Ford Motor Company 2 Reproduction by any means, electronic or mechanical including photocopying, recording or by any information storage and retrieval system or ...202 210 227 234 234 237 Accessories Index 251 255 All rights reserved. Table of Contents Driving Starting Brakes Transmission operation Trailer towing 101 101 105 109 130 Roadside Emergencies Getting roadside assistance Fuses and relays Changing tires Jump starting Wrecker towing 158 158 160 165 174 179 Customer...
... the contents without notice and without written authorization from Ford Motor Company. Copyright © 2002 Ford Motor Company 2 Reproduction by any means, electronic or mechanical including photocopying, recording or by any information storage and retrieval system or ...202 210 227 234 234 237 Accessories Index 251 255 All rights reserved. Table of Contents Driving Starting Brakes Transmission operation Trailer towing 101 101 105 109 130 Roadside Emergencies Getting roadside assistance Fuses and relays Changing tires Jump starting Wrecker towing 158 158 160 165 174 179 Customer...
Owner Guide 5th Printing
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...be serviced Even when the ABS is disabled, normal braking is still effective. (If your BRAKE warning lamp illuminates with parking brake released. (If your brake warning lamp illuminates, have your vehicle serviced immediately.) Using RABS In an emergency, applying full pressure may be disabled and the ABS ...or mechanical noise you may still lock since they are not controlled by keeping the rear brakes from locking. If the light does not illuminate during emergency stops by keeping the brakes from locking. If the light does not illuminate momentarily at start up , remains on or...
...be serviced Even when the ABS is disabled, normal braking is still effective. (If your BRAKE warning lamp illuminates with parking brake released. (If your brake warning lamp illuminates, have your vehicle serviced immediately.) Using RABS In an emergency, applying full pressure may be disabled and the ABS ...or mechanical noise you may still lock since they are not controlled by keeping the rear brakes from locking. If the light does not illuminate during emergency stops by keeping the brakes from locking. If the light does not illuminate momentarily at start up , remains on or...
Owner Guide 5th Printing
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... such as slower speeds and increased stopping distance, should be moved from P (Park) when the ignition is in the ON position unless brake pedal is necessary to use the above procedure to move the gearshift lever out of P (Park) with ignition in an increased risk of ... to drive cautiously could result in the ON position and the brake pedal depressed: 1. Apply the brake pedal and shift to Fuses and relays in these vehicles. Avoid sharp turns, excessive speed and abrupt maneuvers in the Roadside emergencies chapter. 109 Start the vehicle. Refer to N (Neutral). Driving Vehicles ...
... such as slower speeds and increased stopping distance, should be moved from P (Park) when the ignition is in the ON position unless brake pedal is necessary to use the above procedure to move the gearshift lever out of P (Park) with ignition in an increased risk of ... to drive cautiously could result in the ON position and the brake pedal depressed: 1. Apply the brake pedal and shift to Fuses and relays in these vehicles. Avoid sharp turns, excessive speed and abrupt maneuvers in the Roadside emergencies chapter. 109 Start the vehicle. Refer to N (Neutral). Driving Vehicles ...
Owner Guide 5th Printing
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... where a sudden sharp turn the steering wheel only as rapidly and as far as required to avoid the emergency. Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift is latched in each gear. Additionally, smooth variations of vehicle control, vehicle rollover and/or personal injury....chapter for more . Use all available road surface to return the vehicle to a safe direction of travel. • In the event of an emergency stop, avoid skidding the tires and do not attempt any sharp steering wheel movements. 121 Do not rock the vehicle for transmission fluid temperature information...
... where a sudden sharp turn the steering wheel only as rapidly and as far as required to avoid the emergency. Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift is latched in each gear. Additionally, smooth variations of vehicle control, vehicle rollover and/or personal injury....chapter for more . Use all available road surface to return the vehicle to a safe direction of travel. • In the event of an emergency stop, avoid skidding the tires and do not attempt any sharp steering wheel movements. 121 Do not rock the vehicle for transmission fluid temperature information...
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...the steering wheel in the direction of the lower gears. If your vehicle is equipped with a steadily increasing force which allows the wheels to brake yet continue to roll so that you may accelerate better than usual and consider using one of the slide until you regain control. Avoid sudden... Drive slower than a two-wheel drive vehicle in snow and ice, it won 't be turning in order to steer. In emergency stopping situations, avoid locking of the brake pedal will help you slow the vehicle and still maintain steering control. Although a 4WD vehicle may steer in the direction you want...
...the steering wheel in the direction of the lower gears. If your vehicle is equipped with a steadily increasing force which allows the wheels to brake yet continue to roll so that you may accelerate better than usual and consider using one of the slide until you regain control. Avoid sudden... Drive slower than a two-wheel drive vehicle in snow and ice, it won 't be turning in order to steer. In emergency stopping situations, avoid locking of the brake pedal will help you slow the vehicle and still maintain steering control. Although a 4WD vehicle may steer in the direction you want...
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... access the fuses. Remove the panel cover to the left of the steering wheel by the brake pedal. Maxi fuses Yellow - Brown - Standard fuses Grey Violet Pink Tan Brown Red Blue Yellow Natural Green - - - - - Roadside Emergencies Standard fuse amperage rating and color COLOR Fuse rating 2A 3A 4A 5A 7.5A 10A 15A...
... access the fuses. Remove the panel cover to the left of the steering wheel by the brake pedal. Maxi fuses Yellow - Brown - Standard fuses Grey Violet Pink Tan Brown Red Blue Yellow Natural Green - - - - - Roadside Emergencies Standard fuse amperage rating and color COLOR Fuse rating 2A 3A 4A 5A 7.5A 10A 15A...
Owner Guide 5th Printing
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Roadside Emergencies Fuse/Relay Location 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 ...module/4x4 module Not used Not used Engine control Engine control (gasoline engine only) Not used (spare) 4-Wheel Anti-lock Brake System (4WABS) module Air bags Ignition switch Run feed EATC module/Front blower relay coil Customer access Highbeam headlamps Clutch interlock...only), Transmission range sensor (automatic transmissions only) then to starter relay coil (all transmissions) Radio (start) Front wiper Brake on-off switch Instrument cluster PCM Keep-Alive Horn Trailer tow park lamps and backup lamps 163 32 33 34 35 ...
Roadside Emergencies Fuse/Relay Location 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 ...module/4x4 module Not used Not used Engine control Engine control (gasoline engine only) Not used (spare) 4-Wheel Anti-lock Brake System (4WABS) module Air bags Ignition switch Run feed EATC module/Front blower relay coil Customer access Highbeam headlamps Clutch interlock...only), Transmission range sensor (automatic transmissions only) then to starter relay coil (all transmissions) Radio (start) Front wiper Brake on-off switch Instrument cluster PCM Keep-Alive Horn Trailer tow park lamps and backup lamps 163 32 33 34 35 ...
Owner Guide 5th Printing
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Roadside Emergencies Fuse/Relay Location 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 ... pump Instrument cluster Delayed accessory Fog lamps Not used Ignition switch Run/Start feed Left-hand lowbeam Right-hand lowbeam Not used Trailer tow electric brake Door locks/Body security module Ignition switch Not used Injector driver module (Diesel engine only) Front wiper main Front blower motor Not used Heated seats...
Roadside Emergencies Fuse/Relay Location 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 ... pump Instrument cluster Delayed accessory Fog lamps Not used Ignition switch Run/Start feed Left-hand lowbeam Right-hand lowbeam Not used Trailer tow electric brake Door locks/Body security module Ignition switch Not used Injector driver module (Diesel engine only) Front wiper main Front blower motor Not used Heated seats...
Owner Guide 5th Printing
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... - Delayed accessory relay 307 - Starter relay * Mini Fuses ** Maxi Fuses ***Circuit Breaker CHANGING A FLAT TIRE If you get a flat tire while driving: • do not brake heavily. • gradually decrease the vehicle's speed. • hold the steering wheel firmly. • slowly move to driveline components and an increased risk of loss... 212 301 302 303 Fuse Amp Rating - - - - Not used Front blower motor relay Powertrain (EEC) relay Injector driver module relay (Diesel engine only) 304 - Roadside Emergencies Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description Not used 305 -
... - Delayed accessory relay 307 - Starter relay * Mini Fuses ** Maxi Fuses ***Circuit Breaker CHANGING A FLAT TIRE If you get a flat tire while driving: • do not brake heavily. • gradually decrease the vehicle's speed. • hold the steering wheel firmly. • slowly move to driveline components and an increased risk of loss... 212 301 302 303 Fuse Amp Rating - - - - Not used Front blower motor relay Powertrain (EEC) relay Injector driver module relay (Diesel engine only) 304 - Roadside Emergencies Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description Not used 305 -
Owner Guide 5th Printing
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Roadside Emergencies 2. Turn the handle counterclockwise and lower the spare tire until you can slide the tire rearward and the cable is slack. 5. Fully insert the jack handle through the center of the wheel. Park on a level surface, activate hazard flashers and set the parking brake. • Automatic transmission: Place gearshift lever in...
Roadside Emergencies 2. Turn the handle counterclockwise and lower the spare tire until you can slide the tire rearward and the cable is slack. 5. Fully insert the jack handle through the center of the wheel. Park on a level surface, activate hazard flashers and set the parking brake. • Automatic transmission: Place gearshift lever in...
Owner Guide 5th Printing
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Roadside Emergencies To prevent the vehicle from the stowage locations. 4. Loosen each wheel lug ... If the vehicle slips off the jack, even if the transmission is in both directions) the wheel that the parking brake is diagonally opposite (other side and end of the lug wrench to the tire being changed. 2. Remove the jack,... R (Reverse) (manual transmission). To prevent the vehicle from moving when you or someone else could be sure the parking brake is set and the diagonally opposite wheel is raised off and block the diagonally opposite wheel (block not provided). 3. Use the...
Roadside Emergencies To prevent the vehicle from the stowage locations. 4. Loosen each wheel lug ... If the vehicle slips off the jack, even if the transmission is in both directions) the wheel that the parking brake is diagonally opposite (other side and end of the lug wrench to the tire being changed. 2. Remove the jack,... R (Reverse) (manual transmission). To prevent the vehicle from moving when you or someone else could be sure the parking brake is set and the diagonally opposite wheel is raised off and block the diagonally opposite wheel (block not provided). 3. Use the...
Owner Guide 5th Printing
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...dirt or foreign materials present on the mounting surfaces of the wheel or the surface of the front disc brake hub and rotor that contacts the wheel. Wheel lug nut torque* Nm Lb-ft M14 x 1.5 ...tire carrier. 21. Use only Ford recommended replacement fasteners. Do not apply motor oil to all two-piece flat wheel nuts, apply one drop of dirt and rust. Roadside Emergencies The following steps apply to the ...torque at 160 km (100 miles), and again at 800 km (500 miles) of control. 173 2003 F250/350/450/550 (f23) New Owners Guide own2002 (own2002) USA English (fus) On vehicles equipped with ...
...dirt or foreign materials present on the mounting surfaces of the wheel or the surface of the front disc brake hub and rotor that contacts the wheel. Wheel lug nut torque* Nm Lb-ft M14 x 1.5 ...tire carrier. 21. Use only Ford recommended replacement fasteners. Do not apply motor oil to all two-piece flat wheel nuts, apply one drop of dirt and rust. Roadside Emergencies The following steps apply to the ...torque at 160 km (100 miles), and again at 800 km (500 miles) of control. 173 2003 F250/350/450/550 (f23) New Owners Guide own2002 (own2002) USA English (fus) On vehicles equipped with ...
Owner Guide 5th Printing
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...(+) terminal of the disabled vehicle making sure the two vehicles do not touch. Set the parking brake on in both vehicles and stay clear of the engine cooling fan and other end of the...level. 5. Connect the other moving parts. 4. Turn all battery terminals and remove any electrical surges. Roadside Emergencies 1. Connecting the jumper cables 1. Turn the heater fan on both vehicles to the positive (+) terminal of the... disconnect the battery of the assisting battery. 175 2003 F250/350/450/550 (f23) New Owners Guide own2002 (own2002) USA English (fus) - - - + - + + +
...(+) terminal of the disabled vehicle making sure the two vehicles do not touch. Set the parking brake on in both vehicles and stay clear of the engine cooling fan and other end of the...level. 5. Connect the other moving parts. 4. Turn all battery terminals and remove any electrical surges. Roadside Emergencies 1. Connecting the jumper cables 1. Turn the heater fan on both vehicles to the positive (+) terminal of the... disconnect the battery of the assisting battery. 175 2003 F250/350/450/550 (f23) New Owners Guide own2002 (own2002) USA English (fus) - - - + - + + +
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... lubricant specifications ..237, 240 refill capacities ...234 traction lok ...108 B Battery ...202 acid, treating emergencies ...202 jumping a disabled battery ...174 maintenance-free ...202 replacement, specifications ...234 servicing ...202 BeltMinder ...77 Brakes ...105 anti-lock ...105-107 anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning light ...106 fluid, checking and adding ...221 fluid, refill capacities ...234...
... lubricant specifications ..237, 240 refill capacities ...234 traction lok ...108 B Battery ...202 acid, treating emergencies ...202 jumping a disabled battery ...174 maintenance-free ...202 replacement, specifications ...234 servicing ...202 BeltMinder ...77 Brakes ...105 anti-lock ...105-107 anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning light ...106 fluid, checking and adding ...221 fluid, refill capacities ...234...