Driving Your SUV or Truck 2nd Printing
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...Loading Your Vehicle LOADING YOUR VEHICLE Passenger and cargo load limits The combined weight of all occupants and all cargo (including added accessories) must not exceed the maximum payload for additional information regarding these terms and maximum safe weight limits. Look for increased stopping... to maximum payload, additional loading terms and weight ratings are very important, particularly when towing a trailer or when a heavy accessory such as driving at slower speeds, avoiding abrupt steering changes and allowing for statement "THE COMBINED WEIGHT OF OCCUPANTS AND CARGO SHOULD...
...Loading Your Vehicle LOADING YOUR VEHICLE Passenger and cargo load limits The combined weight of all occupants and all cargo (including added accessories) must not exceed the maximum payload for additional information regarding these terms and maximum safe weight limits. Look for increased stopping... to maximum payload, additional loading terms and weight ratings are very important, particularly when towing a trailer or when a heavy accessory such as driving at slower speeds, avoiding abrupt steering changes and allowing for statement "THE COMBINED WEIGHT OF OCCUPANTS AND CARGO SHOULD...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 2nd Printing (Spanish)
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...other damage. The appropriate loading capacity of passenger safety, including damage to loss of all occupants and all cargo (including added accessories) must not exceed the maximum payload for additional information regarding these terms and maximum safe weight limits. In addition to maximum payload..., additional loading terms and weight ratings are very important, particularly when towing a trailer or when a heavy accessory such as driving at slower speeds, avoiding abrupt steering changes and allowing for your vehicle and use extra precautions, such as a ...
...other damage. The appropriate loading capacity of passenger safety, including damage to loss of all occupants and all cargo (including added accessories) must not exceed the maximum payload for additional information regarding these terms and maximum safe weight limits. In addition to maximum payload..., additional loading terms and weight ratings are very important, particularly when towing a trailer or when a heavy accessory such as driving at slower speeds, avoiding abrupt steering changes and allowing for your vehicle and use extra precautions, such as a ...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 5th Printing
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Drain coalescent fuel filter bowl and replace filter (natural gas only). Inspect wheel ends for ❑ Inspect accessory drive belt(s). ❑ Replace spark plugs. ❑ Change Premium Gold coolant (see exceptions ❑ Replace PCV valve on all light ... page 45 and record page 46). 6,000 Gross Vehicle Weight (except 5.4L 3V engines). Inspect and lubricate 4X4 front axle shaft u-joints (F250/350/450/550 and Excursion). Inspect automatic transmission fluid level, if equipped with zerk fittings. Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. Multi-point inspection...
Drain coalescent fuel filter bowl and replace filter (natural gas only). Inspect wheel ends for ❑ Inspect accessory drive belt(s). ❑ Replace spark plugs. ❑ Change Premium Gold coolant (see exceptions ❑ Replace PCV valve on all light ... page 45 and record page 46). 6,000 Gross Vehicle Weight (except 5.4L 3V engines). Inspect and lubricate 4X4 front axle shaft u-joints (F250/350/450/550 and Excursion). Inspect automatic transmission fluid level, if equipped with zerk fittings. Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. Multi-point inspection...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 5th Printing
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... ❑ Inspect exhaust system and heat shields. ❑ Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension page 45 and record page 47). Replace accessory drive belt(s) (if not replaced within last 100,000 miles). Inspect PCV for endplay and noise. ❑ Inspect engine cooling system and... filter. Replace climate-controlled seat filters (Navigator, Expedition, and Aviator) if equipped. Inspect and lubricate 4X4 front axle shaft u-joints (F250/350/450/550 and Excursion). Change transfer case fluid (4X4 only). Clean injectors (natural gas only). Replace cabin air filter, if ...
... ❑ Inspect exhaust system and heat shields. ❑ Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension page 45 and record page 47). Replace accessory drive belt(s) (if not replaced within last 100,000 miles). Inspect PCV for endplay and noise. ❑ Inspect engine cooling system and... filter. Replace climate-controlled seat filters (Navigator, Expedition, and Aviator) if equipped. Inspect and lubricate 4X4 front axle shaft u-joints (F250/350/450/550 and Excursion). Change transfer case fluid (4X4 only). Clean injectors (natural gas only). Replace cabin air filter, if ...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 5th Printing
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.... DEALER VALIDATION: page 45 and record page 47). 105,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for ❑ Inspect accessory drive belt(s). ❑ Replace spark plugs. ❑ Change Premium Gold coolant (see exceptions ❑ Replace PCV valve on all cars under 6,000 ❑ Drain coalescent...
.... DEALER VALIDATION: page 45 and record page 47). 105,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for ❑ Inspect accessory drive belt(s). ❑ Replace spark plugs. ❑ Change Premium Gold coolant (see exceptions ❑ Replace PCV valve on all cars under 6,000 ❑ Drain coalescent...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 5th Printing
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... (RWD) vehicles (see exceptions ❑ Inspect exhaust system and heat shields. ❑ Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension page 45 and record page 47). Replace accessory drive belt(s) (if not replaced within last 100,000 miles). Drain coalescent fuel filter bowl (natural gas only). Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO...
... (RWD) vehicles (see exceptions ❑ Inspect exhaust system and heat shields. ❑ Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension page 45 and record page 47). Replace accessory drive belt(s) (if not replaced within last 100,000 miles). Drain coalescent fuel filter bowl (natural gas only). Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO...
Diesel Supplement 2nd Printing
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... of positive (+) jumper stud; Roadside emergencies • Location of the disabled vehicle. remove the cap to designate the assisting (boosting) battery. 25 Turn all other accessories off. Note: In the illustrations, lightning bolts are tight and level. 5. Check the assisting vehicle battery terminals and the positive (+) jumper stud and remove any...
... of positive (+) jumper stud; Roadside emergencies • Location of the disabled vehicle. remove the cap to designate the assisting (boosting) battery. 25 Turn all other accessories off. Note: In the illustrations, lightning bolts are tight and level. 5. Check the assisting vehicle battery terminals and the positive (+) jumper stud and remove any...
Diesel Supplement 2nd Printing
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...,000 km (97,500 miles) • Change engine oil and replace oil filter • Inspect engine air filter minder, replace filter as required • Inspect accessory drive belt(s) • Change rear wheel drive (RWD) axle fluid - General Owner 's Information • Change automatic transmission fluid and external filter element • Check wheels...
...,000 km (97,500 miles) • Change engine oil and replace oil filter • Inspect engine air filter minder, replace filter as required • Inspect accessory drive belt(s) • Change rear wheel drive (RWD) axle fluid - General Owner 's Information • Change automatic transmission fluid and external filter element • Check wheels...
Diesel Supplement 2nd Printing
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..., if equipped, driveshaft and u-joints • Inspect engine cooling system and hoses • Inspect brake system • Inspect exhaust system and heat shields • Replace accessory drive belt(s) • Change engine coolant • Change automatic transmission fluid and external filter element • Change rear wheel drive (RWD) axle fluid - DANA axles...
..., if equipped, driveshaft and u-joints • Inspect engine cooling system and hoses • Inspect brake system • Inspect exhaust system and heat shields • Replace accessory drive belt(s) • Change engine coolant • Change automatic transmission fluid and external filter element • Change rear wheel drive (RWD) axle fluid - DANA axles...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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...storage and retrieval system or translation in whole or part is not permitted without incurring obligation. Copyright © 2004 Ford Motor Company 3 2004 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Table of Contents Cleaning ...Maintenance and Specifications Engine compartment Engine oil Battery Fuel information Air filter(s) Tire Information Part numbers Refill capacities Lubricant specifications 229 236 238 239 242 250 267 269 283 284 287 Accessories...
...storage and retrieval system or translation in whole or part is not permitted without incurring obligation. Copyright © 2004 Ford Motor Company 3 2004 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Table of Contents Cleaning ...Maintenance and Specifications Engine compartment Engine oil Battery Fuel information Air filter(s) Tire Information Part numbers Refill capacities Lubricant specifications 229 236 238 239 242 250 267 269 283 284 287 Accessories...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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...the key is not in the ignition) and the driver's door is opened . Door ajar: Illuminates when the ignition is in the OFF/LOCK or ACCESSORY position and the driver's door is opened . Headlamps on warning chime: Sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are turned on . LOW RANGE 4x4 Turn... faster, check for a burned out bulb. Four wheel drive indicator (if equipped): Illuminates when four-wheel drive is driven more than 3 mph (5 Km). 15 2004 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Parking brake ON warning chime: Sounds when the parking brake is set, the...
...the key is not in the ignition) and the driver's door is opened . Door ajar: Illuminates when the ignition is in the OFF/LOCK or ACCESSORY position and the driver's door is opened . Headlamps on warning chime: Sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are turned on . LOW RANGE 4x4 Turn... faster, check for a burned out bulb. Four wheel drive indicator (if equipped): Illuminates when four-wheel drive is driven more than 3 mph (5 Km). 15 2004 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Parking brake ON warning chime: Sounds when the parking brake is set, the...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... are designed for operating the cigarette lighter element. POWER POINT Do not plug optional electrical accessories into the cigarette lighter. Exceeding these limits will result in the proximity of the window openings. 57 2004 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) When...Controls When closing the power windows, you should verify that it is located on the fuse rating. Improper use the power point for accessory plugs only. Always keep the power point caps closed when not being used. The auxiliary power point is free of obstructions and ensure...
... are designed for operating the cigarette lighter element. POWER POINT Do not plug optional electrical accessories into the cigarette lighter. Exceeding these limits will result in the proximity of the window openings. 57 2004 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) When...Controls When closing the power windows, you should verify that it is located on the fuse rating. Improper use the power point for accessory plugs only. Always keep the power point caps closed when not being used. The auxiliary power point is free of obstructions and ensure...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... turned to close the window. To lock out all the window controls except for up to ten minutes after the ignition switch is opened. 58 2004 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Press again to operate the power windows. Press completely down .... Window lock (if equipped) The window lock feature allows only the driver to stop. Accessory delay (if equipped) With accessory delay, the window switches may be used for the driver's press the left side of the rocker switch to close window. Press...
... turned to close the window. To lock out all the window controls except for up to ten minutes after the ignition switch is opened. 58 2004 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Press again to operate the power windows. Press completely down .... Window lock (if equipped) The window lock feature allows only the driver to stop. Accessory delay (if equipped) With accessory delay, the window switches may be used for the driver's press the left side of the rocker switch to close window. Press...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... and powerful broadcast antennas. After approximately four seconds, the trip computer will increment the zone. For optimum calibration, turn off all electrical accessories (heater/air conditioning, wipers, etc.) and make sure all vehicle doors are in average fuel economy modes, fuel range modes and temperature...displayed in for your geographic location by referring to the zone map. 2. Magnetic or metallic objects placed in the overhead console. 72 2004 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Press the control repeatedly until the correct zone setting...
... and powerful broadcast antennas. After approximately four seconds, the trip computer will increment the zone. For optimum calibration, turn off all electrical accessories (heater/air conditioning, wipers, etc.) and make sure all vehicle doors are in average fuel economy modes, fuel range modes and temperature...displayed in for your geographic location by referring to the zone map. 2. Magnetic or metallic objects placed in the overhead console. 72 2004 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Press the control repeatedly until the correct zone setting...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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...again after: • a door has become ajar, • the ignition is turned to an authorized Ford dealer. DO NOT TAKE THE RUBBER COVER AND CIRCUIT BOARD OFF THE FRONT HOUSING OF THE REMOTE ENTRY TRANSMITTER. 78 2004 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Replacing the battery...4 (ON) position, • unlocking the vehicle using the keyless entry keypad, • or using the UNLOCK equipped). Press again or turn the ignition to 1 Press (ACCESSORY) or 4 (ON) to activate the alarm. To replace the battery: 1. Sounding a panic alarm to deactivate.
...again after: • a door has become ajar, • the ignition is turned to an authorized Ford dealer. DO NOT TAKE THE RUBBER COVER AND CIRCUIT BOARD OFF THE FRONT HOUSING OF THE REMOTE ENTRY TRANSMITTER. 78 2004 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Replacing the battery...4 (ON) position, • unlocking the vehicle using the keyless entry keypad, • or using the UNLOCK equipped). Press again or turn the ignition to 1 Press (ACCESSORY) or 4 (ON) to activate the alarm. To replace the battery: 1. Sounding a panic alarm to deactivate.
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... Restraints Attaching child safety seats with built-in tether strap anchors located behind the top of the seat back that function as an accessory for the tether straps and anchor loops. The tether strap may be equipped with tether straps Most new forward-facing child safety seats ...your vehicle may not work properly if attached somewhere other than the correct tether anchor. • F-Series Regular Cab • F-Series SuperCab 121 2004 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Contact the manufacturer of the seat cushion or an anchor bracket ...
... Restraints Attaching child safety seats with built-in tether strap anchors located behind the top of the seat back that function as an accessory for the tether straps and anchor loops. The tether strap may be equipped with tether straps Most new forward-facing child safety seats ...your vehicle may not work properly if attached somewhere other than the correct tether anchor. • F-Series Regular Cab • F-Series SuperCab 121 2004 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Contact the manufacturer of the seat cushion or an anchor bracket ...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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...transmission, you have difficulty starting the engine. To avoid unwanted vehicle movement, always set the parking brake. 4. This system meets all accessories without locking the steering wheel. LOCK, locks the steering wheel, automatic transmission gearshift lever and allows key removal. When starting a fuel-injected... ON, all electrical circuits operational. Key position when driving. 5. When the key is in the ignition and in this chapter. 125 2004 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) START, cranks the engine. For more information on starting...
...transmission, you have difficulty starting the engine. To avoid unwanted vehicle movement, always set the parking brake. 4. This system meets all accessories without locking the steering wheel. LOCK, locks the steering wheel, automatic transmission gearshift lever and allows key removal. When starting a fuel-injected... ON, all electrical circuits operational. Key position when driving. 5. When the key is in the ignition and in this chapter. 125 2004 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) START, cranks the engine. For more information on starting...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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...emission system heats up the engine compartment and exhaust system, which can be toxic. Exhaust fumes can start a fire. Before starting instructions are off. 126 2004 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Make sure all the snow and/or ice away from the air induction... inlet. Make sure the headlamps and electrical accessories are for more information on safety belts and their safety belts. Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle in a closed garage or in ...
...emission system heats up the engine compartment and exhaust system, which can be toxic. Exhaust fumes can start a fire. Before starting instructions are off. 126 2004 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Make sure all the snow and/or ice away from the air induction... inlet. Make sure the headlamps and electrical accessories are for more information on safety belts and their safety belts. Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle in a closed garage or in ...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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Pull the right side of the release lever to run while power accessories operate and the parking brake is set the parking brake fully and make sure the parking brake is securely latched in P (Park) (automatic transmission) or ... the release lever again to make sure that wheel chocks be required to release the parking brake; You may be used during this operation. 131 2004 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Note: If your left foot on the parking brake pedal, then pull the...
Pull the right side of the release lever to run while power accessories operate and the parking brake is set the parking brake fully and make sure the parking brake is securely latched in P (Park) (automatic transmission) or ... the release lever again to make sure that wheel chocks be required to release the parking brake; You may be used during this operation. 131 2004 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Note: If your left foot on the parking brake pedal, then pull the...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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The Front Accessory Reserve Capacity (FARC) is added for customer convenience. • Rear ballast weight behind the rear axle may be added to the vehicle and satisfy Ford compliance certification to accommodate the additional weight of the snowplow installation. • Federal and some local regulations require additional...plow blade to full left or right to maximize airflow to the radiator. • If you will not need to activate in 189 2004 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Tire air pressure may require the auxiliary equipment installer ...
The Front Accessory Reserve Capacity (FARC) is added for customer convenience. • Rear ballast weight behind the rear axle may be added to the vehicle and satisfy Ford compliance certification to accommodate the additional weight of the snowplow installation. • Federal and some local regulations require additional...plow blade to full left or right to maximize airflow to the radiator. • If you will not need to activate in 189 2004 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Tire air pressure may require the auxiliary equipment installer ...