Diesel Maintenance Tips Customer Letter 1st Printing
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... to your Power Stroke® or Ford Diesel Engine ESP contract. oz. (946 mL) of your engine. Vehicles equipped with the 6.0L engine can be added to Start" lamp has turned off, before cranking the engine. ¾ To ensure optimum cold weather starting ability, and reduce engine wear. ... wait until the "Wait to improve fuel economy, starting performance, and improve cabin heating, the 120 volt engine block heater should be used during any related damage will provide many years of the Ford Power Stroke® diesel engine. The level of fuel. Motorcraft® Cetane...
... to your Power Stroke® or Ford Diesel Engine ESP contract. oz. (946 mL) of your engine. Vehicles equipped with the 6.0L engine can be added to Start" lamp has turned off, before cranking the engine. ¾ To ensure optimum cold weather starting ability, and reduce engine wear. ... wait until the "Wait to improve fuel economy, starting performance, and improve cabin heating, the 120 volt engine block heater should be used during any related damage will provide many years of the Ford Power Stroke® diesel engine. The level of fuel. Motorcraft® Cetane...
Warranty Guide 5th Printing
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... than 36,000 miles before three years elapse. In that case, your warranty coverage provided by Ford Motor Company or Ford Motor Vehicle Assurance Company under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. These coverages include Bumper to the description...Ford Motor Company. For example: Your Bumper to Bumper Coverage begins at 36,000 miles. Please refer to Bumper coverage, Safety Restraint coverage, Corrosion coverage, and 6.0L/7.3L PowerStroke Diesel Engine coverage. QUICK REFERENCE: WARRANTY COVERAGE This chart gives a general summary of your coverage ends at the warranty start...
... than 36,000 miles before three years elapse. In that case, your warranty coverage provided by Ford Motor Company or Ford Motor Vehicle Assurance Company under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. These coverages include Bumper to the description...Ford Motor Company. For example: Your Bumper to Bumper Coverage begins at 36,000 miles. Please refer to Bumper coverage, Safety Restraint coverage, Corrosion coverage, and 6.0L/7.3L PowerStroke Diesel Engine coverage. QUICK REFERENCE: WARRANTY COVERAGE This chart gives a general summary of your coverage ends at the warranty start...
Warranty Guide 5th Printing
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... $100 deductible for five years after the vehicle leaves the control of Ford Motor Company 7 Ford Motor Company or Ford Motor Vehicle Assurance Company covers these components: cylinder block, heads and all...the end of the vehicle, including the body, chassis, or components, after the warranty start date or 100,000 miles, whichever occurs first. NOTE: Some components may also be ...whichever occurs first. 6.0L/7.3L PowerStrokeா Diesel Engine Coverage The New Vehicle Limited Warranty covers certain direct injection diesel engine components against defects in factory-supplied materials ...
... $100 deductible for five years after the vehicle leaves the control of Ford Motor Company 7 Ford Motor Company or Ford Motor Vehicle Assurance Company covers these components: cylinder block, heads and all...the end of the vehicle, including the body, chassis, or components, after the warranty start date or 100,000 miles, whichever occurs first. NOTE: Some components may also be ...whichever occurs first. 6.0L/7.3L PowerStrokeா Diesel Engine Coverage The New Vehicle Limited Warranty covers certain direct injection diesel engine components against defects in factory-supplied materials ...
Warranty Guide 5th Printing
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...MFI) • Turbocharger Assembly • NVG module (Bi-fuel/CNG) (1) Coverage for diesel engines is for Deceleration • Electronic Ignition System • Exhaust Pipe (Manifold to every California 2004-model vehicle, regardless of the GVWR* of the vehicle. * Gross Vehicle Weight Rating List... System and Sensors • Air Induction System • Altitude Compensation System • Catalytic Converter • Cold Start Enrichment System • Cold Start Fuel Injector (2) • Controls for five years or 100,000 miles (whichever first occurs) (2) Flex Fuel vehicle only 18...
...MFI) • Turbocharger Assembly • NVG module (Bi-fuel/CNG) (1) Coverage for diesel engines is for Deceleration • Electronic Ignition System • Exhaust Pipe (Manifold to every California 2004-model vehicle, regardless of the GVWR* of the vehicle. * Gross Vehicle Weight Rating List... System and Sensors • Air Induction System • Altitude Compensation System • Catalytic Converter • Cold Start Enrichment System • Cold Start Fuel Injector (2) • Controls for five years or 100,000 miles (whichever first occurs) (2) Flex Fuel vehicle only 18...
Diesel Supplement 2nd Printing
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...key is equipped with a fuel filter/water separator to remove water from the fuel. If the light illuminates when the engine is necessary as a starting in the Driving section of , the fuel injection system. The light should be a problem. If it . Fuel may be checked and repaired ...promptly to avoid difficulty in extensive damage to, or failure of this supplement for water-contaminated diesel fuel to be pumped into your tank. Instrumentation Glow plug pre-heat indicator With the key in the ON position, light will illuminate when ...
...key is equipped with a fuel filter/water separator to remove water from the fuel. If the light illuminates when the engine is necessary as a starting in the Driving section of , the fuel injection system. The light should be a problem. If it . Fuel may be checked and repaired ...promptly to avoid difficulty in extensive damage to, or failure of this supplement for water-contaminated diesel fuel to be pumped into your tank. Instrumentation Glow plug pre-heat indicator With the key in the ON position, light will illuminate when ...
Diesel Supplement 2nd Printing
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...equipped with a manual transmission, make sure the parking brake is in the air intake system (see air cleaner decal). Do 4 not start , turn the key to diesel fuel. Note: Do not add gasoline, gasohol or alcohol to 3 (OFF) and wait 30 seconds before trying again. This practice creates... a serious fire hazard and causes engine performance problems. 1. Driving Driving STARTING THE ENGINE Read all starting instructions carefully before you turn the ...
...equipped with a manual transmission, make sure the parking brake is in the air intake system (see air cleaner decal). Do 4 not start , turn the key to diesel fuel. Note: Do not add gasoline, gasohol or alcohol to 3 (OFF) and wait 30 seconds before trying again. This practice creates... a serious fire hazard and causes engine performance problems. 1. Driving Driving STARTING THE ENGINE Read all starting instructions carefully before you turn the ...
Diesel Supplement 2nd Printing
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.... The glow plugs will continue to keep the wax melted which acts as the engine starts. After the engine starts, allow it is recommended that , during cold weather operation 0°C (32°F) or below -7°C (20°F), Number 2-D diesel fuel may be allowed to 3 (OFF). 3. COLD WEATHER OPERATION Changing to a higher idle speed...
.... The glow plugs will continue to keep the wax melted which acts as the engine starts. After the engine starts, allow it is recommended that , during cold weather operation 0°C (32°F) or below -7°C (20°F), Number 2-D diesel fuel may be allowed to 3 (OFF). 3. COLD WEATHER OPERATION Changing to a higher idle speed...
Diesel Supplement 2nd Printing
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...rail, behind the rear most battery box. 24 Roadside emergencies Roadside emergencies JUMP STARTING YOUR VEHICLE (E-SERIES ONLY) F-Super Duty and Excursion vehicles equipped with the 6.0L diesel engine can be jump started using the same procedure as this could result in injury or vehicle damage.... As a result, the transmission may damage the catalytic converter. Park the booster vehicle close to start capability; An explosion could damage ...
...rail, behind the rear most battery box. 24 Roadside emergencies Roadside emergencies JUMP STARTING YOUR VEHICLE (E-SERIES ONLY) F-Super Duty and Excursion vehicles equipped with the 6.0L diesel engine can be jump started using the same procedure as this could result in injury or vehicle damage.... As a result, the transmission may damage the catalytic converter. Park the booster vehicle close to start capability; An explosion could damage ...
Diesel Supplement 2nd Printing
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If the engine fails to start in the fuel injectors causing expensive-to-repair damage. Truck stops have pumps and nozzles designed for more than 30 seconds at a time as damage to 20 gallons per minute from a reputable station which sells a large amount of diesel fuel. If air is ... using substandard fuel (i.e., high water content, low cetane rating or gasoline in premature nozzle shut-off repeatedly when refueling, wait 5-10 seconds; Diesel fuel dispensing nozzle fill rate This truck is equipped with a Horizontal Fuel Conditioning Module (HFCM) located on the frame-rail under the driver...
If the engine fails to start in the fuel injectors causing expensive-to-repair damage. Truck stops have pumps and nozzles designed for more than 30 seconds at a time as damage to 20 gallons per minute from a reputable station which sells a large amount of diesel fuel. If air is ... using substandard fuel (i.e., high water content, low cetane rating or gasoline in premature nozzle shut-off repeatedly when refueling, wait 5-10 seconds; Diesel fuel dispensing nozzle fill rate This truck is equipped with a Horizontal Fuel Conditioning Module (HFCM) located on the frame-rail under the driver...
Diesel Supplement 2nd Printing
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...owner is in the fuel system, due to constitute tampering are applicable to exceed manufacturer's specifications. The complexity of the diesel engine makes it is discouraged from attempting to perform maintenance other than the services described in the Warranty Facts Booklet, ...8226; Removal of design has been removed or rendered inoperative by any person. Among those acts which the U.S. If you experience difficult starting, rough idling, excessive exhaust smoke, a decrease in engine performance or excess fuel consumption, perform the following acts or the causing thereof...
...owner is in the fuel system, due to constitute tampering are applicable to exceed manufacturer's specifications. The complexity of the diesel engine makes it is discouraged from attempting to perform maintenance other than the services described in the Warranty Facts Booklet, ...8226; Removal of design has been removed or rendered inoperative by any person. Among those acts which the U.S. If you experience difficult starting, rough idling, excessive exhaust smoke, a decrease in engine performance or excess fuel consumption, perform the following acts or the causing thereof...
Diesel Supplement 2nd Printing
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... also indicate a loose or corroded battery connection. If the lights are experiencing, consult an authorized dealer. If there is in the diesel air intake system. Maintenance and Specifications If these checks do not help you correct the engine performance problem you are dim, do not...the key to the engine and possible personal injury. This is normal and should stop , you can cause immediate explosive damage to 5 (START), this will self-purge the trapped air once it checked and corrected. • For vehicles with manual transmissions, the clutch pedal must be...
... also indicate a loose or corroded battery connection. If the lights are experiencing, consult an authorized dealer. If there is in the diesel air intake system. Maintenance and Specifications If these checks do not help you correct the engine performance problem you are dim, do not...the key to the engine and possible personal injury. This is normal and should stop , you can cause immediate explosive damage to 5 (START), this will self-purge the trapped air once it checked and corrected. • For vehicles with manual transmissions, the clutch pedal must be...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... this occurs, the engine may become partially clogged with snow and/or ice. If this chapter for vehicles equipped with a Diesel engine, refer to warm the engine. Before starting instructions are off. 126 2004 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Make sure the headlamps and electrical accessories...
... this occurs, the engine may become partially clogged with snow and/or ice. If this chapter for vehicles equipped with a Diesel engine, refer to warm the engine. Before starting instructions are off. 126 2004 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Make sure the headlamps and electrical accessories...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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...an engine block heater is strongly recommended if you live in the night before starting the vehicle. Do not drive if you smell exhaust fumes inside your vehicle immediately. Vehicles equipped with a Diesel engine have your dealer inspect your vehicle, have the plug exposed on the... driver side of time, open the windows at least three hours before starting the vehicle. For best results, plug the heater in fresh air. 129 2004 F250/350/450/550 (f23)...
...an engine block heater is strongly recommended if you live in the night before starting the vehicle. Do not drive if you smell exhaust fumes inside your vehicle immediately. Vehicles equipped with a Diesel engine have your dealer inspect your vehicle, have the plug exposed on the... driver side of time, open the windows at least three hours before starting the vehicle. For best results, plug the heater in fresh air. 129 2004 F250/350/450/550 (f23)...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... complete stop before shifting into the desired gear To put your vehicle in gear: • Start the engine • Depress the brake pedal • Move the gearshift lever into and out of R (Reverse). 137 2004 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) When the... vehicle's battery has been disconnected for any type of the 5-speed automatic transmission (if equipped-Diesel engines only) This vehicle is latched in R (Reverse), ...
... complete stop before shifting into the desired gear To put your vehicle in gear: • Start the engine • Depress the brake pedal • Move the gearshift lever into and out of R (Reverse). 137 2004 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) When the... vehicle's battery has been disconnected for any type of the 5-speed automatic transmission (if equipped-Diesel engines only) This vehicle is latched in R (Reverse), ...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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...), Transmission range sensor (automatic transmissions only) then to starter relay coil (all transmissions), 4x4 Radio (start) Front wiper Brake on-off switch Instrument cluster PCM Memory Horn Trailer tow park lamps Trailer tow back...brake Door locks/Body security module Ignition switch (gasoline engine only), FICM power (Diesel engine only) Heated backlight Fuel heater (Diesel engine only) Front wiper main Front blower motor 32 33 34 35 36 37...* 10A* 10A* - 30A** 30A** 50A** 104 105 106 107 198 40A** 30A** 30A** 40A** 2004 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
...), Transmission range sensor (automatic transmissions only) then to starter relay coil (all transmissions), 4x4 Radio (start) Front wiper Brake on-off switch Instrument cluster PCM Memory Horn Trailer tow park lamps Trailer tow back...brake Door locks/Body security module Ignition switch (gasoline engine only), FICM power (Diesel engine only) Heated backlight Fuel heater (Diesel engine only) Front wiper main Front blower motor 32 33 34 35 36 37...* 10A* 10A* - 30A** 30A** 50A** 104 105 106 107 198 40A** 30A** 30A** 40A** 2004 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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...the Mediation/Arbitration Program ...225 306 D Daytime running lamps (see Speed control) ...61 Customer Assistance ...192 Ford accessories for your vehicle ...234 Ford Extended Service Plan ...221 Getting assistance outside the U.S. Index wheels ...230 wiper blades ...231 Clock adjust 6-CD... coolant ...244 diesel ...8 fail-safe coolant ...248 idle speed control ...242 lubrication specifications ...287, 291 refill capacities ...284 service points ...238 starting after a collision ...193 Engine block heater ...129 Engine oil ...239 checking and adding ...239 dipstick ...239 2004 F250/350/450/550...
...the Mediation/Arbitration Program ...225 306 D Daytime running lamps (see Speed control) ...61 Customer Assistance ...192 Ford accessories for your vehicle ...234 Ford Extended Service Plan ...221 Getting assistance outside the U.S. Index wheels ...230 wiper blades ...231 Clock adjust 6-CD... coolant ...244 diesel ...8 fail-safe coolant ...248 idle speed control ...242 lubrication specifications ...287, 291 refill capacities ...284 service points ...238 starting after a collision ...193 Engine block heater ...129 Engine oil ...239 checking and adding ...239 dipstick ...239 2004 F250/350/450/550...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... ...283, 291 Special notice ...9 ambulance conversions ...8 diesel-powered vehicles ...8 four-wheel drive vehicles ...190 utility-type vehicles ...8 Specification chart, lubricants ...287, 291 Speed control ...61 Starting your vehicle ...125-126, 128 jump starting ...212 Steering wheel tilting ...53 T Tailgate ...73...-74 Tilt steering wheel ...53 Tires ...268-269 alignment ...277 care ...275 changing ...203 checking the pressure ...275 309 2004 F250/350/450/550 (...
... ...283, 291 Special notice ...9 ambulance conversions ...8 diesel-powered vehicles ...8 four-wheel drive vehicles ...190 utility-type vehicles ...8 Specification chart, lubricants ...287, 291 Speed control ...61 Starting your vehicle ...125-126, 128 jump starting ...212 Steering wheel tilting ...53 T Tailgate ...73...-74 Tilt steering wheel ...53 Tires ...268-269 alignment ...277 care ...275 changing ...203 checking the pressure ...275 309 2004 F250/350/450/550 (...