Driving Your SUV or Truck 2nd Printing
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...; In the event of road surface to another (i.e., from one type of an emergency stop any faster, because as well. In emergency stopping situations, avoid locking the wheels. • For vehicles without anti-lock brakes, use a "squeeze" technique: push on snowy or icy roads, turn the ...steering wheel in the direction of vehicle control or vehicle rollover. Driving On Roadways Emergency maneuvers • In an emergency situation where a sudden sharp turn must be made...
...; In the event of road surface to another (i.e., from one type of an emergency stop any faster, because as well. In emergency stopping situations, avoid locking the wheels. • For vehicles without anti-lock brakes, use a "squeeze" technique: push on snowy or icy roads, turn the ...steering wheel in the direction of vehicle control or vehicle rollover. Driving On Roadways Emergency maneuvers • In an emergency situation where a sudden sharp turn must be made...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 2nd Printing (Spanish)
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... wheel movements. • If the vehicle goes from one type of travel . Avoid sudden braking as required to avoid the emergency. Driving On Roadways Emergency maneuvers • In an emergency situation where a sudden sharp turn must be made, remember to avoid "over two-wheel drive... distance between you lock the wheels, release the brake pedal and repeat the squeeze technique. 7 In emergency stopping situations, avoid locking the wheels. • For vehicles without anti-lock brakes, use a "squeeze" technique: push on the brake pedal with all available road surface to return the...
... wheel movements. • If the vehicle goes from one type of travel . Avoid sudden braking as required to avoid the emergency. Driving On Roadways Emergency maneuvers • In an emergency situation where a sudden sharp turn must be made, remember to avoid "over two-wheel drive... distance between you lock the wheels, release the brake pedal and repeat the squeeze technique. 7 In emergency stopping situations, avoid locking the wheels. • For vehicles without anti-lock brakes, use a "squeeze" technique: push on the brake pedal with all available road surface to return the...
Diesel Supplement 2nd Printing
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... or lit cigarettes. Over time, the adaptive learning process will not affect function or durability of the transmission. Set the parking brake on the passenger side frame rail, behind the rear most battery box. 24 The gases around the battery can burn skin, eyes...so may have push-start capability; A battery positive (+) jumper stud is considered normal and will fully update transmission operation 1. 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...
... or lit cigarettes. Over time, the adaptive learning process will not affect function or durability of the transmission. Set the parking brake on the passenger side frame rail, behind the rear most battery box. 24 The gases around the battery can burn skin, eyes...so may have push-start capability; A battery positive (+) jumper stud is considered normal and will fully update transmission operation 1. 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...
Diesel Supplement 2nd Printing
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... before disconnecting the jumper cables. 27 Once the disabled vehicle has been started, run the engine at moderately increased speed. 2. Do not use fuel lines, brake lines, exhaust components or the battery trays as grounding points. Make the final connection of the negative (-) cable to an exposed metal part of the...'s frame or chassis, away from the batteries. A spark may cause an explosion of the gases that the cables are clear of the disabled vehicle. 3. Roadside emergencies 4. Jump starting 1. Start the engine of moving parts or any fuel delivery system...
... before disconnecting the jumper cables. 27 Once the disabled vehicle has been started, run the engine at moderately increased speed. 2. Do not use fuel lines, brake lines, exhaust components or the battery trays as grounding points. Make the final connection of the negative (-) cable to an exposed metal part of the...'s frame or chassis, away from the batteries. A spark may cause an explosion of the gases that the cables are clear of the disabled vehicle. 3. Roadside emergencies 4. Jump starting 1. Start the engine of moving parts or any fuel delivery system...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... Safety restraints Air bags Child restraints 85 85 92 105 114 Driving Starting Brakes Transmission operation Vehicle loading Trailer towing Recreational towing 125 125 130 133 161 164 188 Roadside Emergencies Getting roadside assistance Hazard flasher switch Fuel pump shut-off switch Fuses and... relays Changing tires Jump starting Wrecker towing 192 192 193 193 194 200 212 217 Customer Assistance Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) 219 228 2 2004 F250/350/450/550 (...
... Safety restraints Air bags Child restraints 85 85 92 105 114 Driving Starting Brakes Transmission operation Vehicle loading Trailer towing Recreational towing 125 125 130 133 161 164 188 Roadside Emergencies Getting roadside assistance Hazard flasher switch Fuel pump shut-off switch Fuses and... relays Changing tires Jump starting Wrecker towing 192 192 193 193 194 200 212 217 Customer Assistance Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) 219 228 2 2004 F250/350/450/550 (...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... ABS does not decrease stopping distance. 130 2004 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) If the light does not illuminate during emergency stops by keeping the brakes from the ABS pump motor and brake pedal pulsation may be observed during hard braking and on or flashes, the ABS may...
... ABS does not decrease stopping distance. 130 2004 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) If the light does not illuminate during emergency stops by keeping the brakes from the ABS pump motor and brake pedal pulsation may be observed during hard braking and on or flashes, the ABS may...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... it in P (Park). Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift is fully released, but the brake warning lamp remains illuminated, the brakes may not be working . Do not drive your dealer... the ignition to Fuses and relays in gear: • Start the engine • Depress the brake pedal • Move the gearshift lever into the desired gear To put your vehicle. Driving 3. ... and prevents the rear wheels from turning. Start the vehicle. If the parking brake is latched in P (Park) 134 2004 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus...
... it in P (Park). Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift is fully released, but the brake warning lamp remains illuminated, the brakes may not be working . Do not drive your dealer... the ignition to Fuses and relays in gear: • Start the engine • Depress the brake pedal • Move the gearshift lever into the desired gear To put your vehicle. Driving 3. ... and prevents the rear wheels from turning. Start the vehicle. If the parking brake is latched in P (Park) 134 2004 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover and/or personal injury. Do not rock the vehicle for . Avoid abrupt steering, acceleration or braking which could result in a steady pattern. Do not rock the vehicle if the engine is not at normal operating temperature or damage to ... and tires may occur or the engine may occur. Emergency maneuvers • In an unavoidable emergency situation where a sudden sharp turn the steering wheel only as rapidly and as far as passenger cars any sharp steering wheel movements. 153 2004 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt...
... of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover and/or personal injury. Do not rock the vehicle for . Avoid abrupt steering, acceleration or braking which could result in a steady pattern. Do not rock the vehicle if the engine is not at normal operating temperature or damage to ... and tires may occur or the engine may occur. Emergency maneuvers • In an unavoidable emergency situation where a sudden sharp turn the steering wheel only as rapidly and as far as passenger cars any sharp steering wheel movements. 153 2004 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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...as in the direction you want to roll so that originally provided by Ford Motor Company because it may steer in other vehicles, braking occurs at all tires and wheels on the operation of the anti-lock brake system. Make sure you allow sufficient distance between you may adversely affect... to road conditions. Make sure all four wheels. In emergency stopping situations, avoid locking of the wheels. If your 4WD for highway driving. This could lead to loss of vehicle control or rollover and serious injury. 158 2004 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (...
...as in the direction you want to roll so that originally provided by Ford Motor Company because it may steer in other vehicles, braking occurs at all tires and wheels on the operation of the anti-lock brake system. Make sure you allow sufficient distance between you may adversely affect... to road conditions. Make sure all four wheels. In emergency stopping situations, avoid locking of the wheels. If your 4WD for highway driving. This could lead to loss of vehicle control or rollover and serious injury. 158 2004 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... distribution box The fuse panel is located below and to access the fuses. To remove the fuse panel cover, turn the panel fasteners counterclockwise. 195 2004 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Green Orange Red Blue Tan Natural Cartridge Fuse link maxi cartridge fuses... Tan Brown Red Blue Yellow Natural Green - - - - - Remove the panel cover to the left of the steering wheel by the brake pedal. Pink Pink Green Green Red Red - Roadside Emergencies Standard fuse amperage rating and color COLOR Fuse rating 2A 3A 4A 5A 7.5A 10A 15A 20A 25A 30A 40A 50A...
... distribution box The fuse panel is located below and to access the fuses. To remove the fuse panel cover, turn the panel fasteners counterclockwise. 195 2004 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Green Orange Red Blue Tan Natural Cartridge Fuse link maxi cartridge fuses... Tan Brown Red Blue Yellow Natural Green - - - - - Remove the panel cover to the left of the steering wheel by the brake pedal. Pink Pink Green Green Red Red - Roadside Emergencies Standard fuse amperage rating and color COLOR Fuse rating 2A 3A 4A 5A 7.5A 10A 15A 20A 25A 30A 40A 50A...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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Roadside Emergencies Fuse/Relay Location 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Fuse ...(main) Cigar lighter / OBD II Power mirrors/switches Daytime running lamps (DRL) Not used Not used Exterior lamps Turn lamps/Brake on-off switch (high) Body security module/4x4 module Fuel Injection Control Module (FICM) relay (Diesel engine only) Not used...Brake System (4WABS) module, Variable Fan Control (VFC) (Diesel engine only) Air bags Ignition switch Run feed EATC module/Front blower relay coil Customer access Highbeam headlamps 24 25 2A* 10A* 26 27 28 29 30 10A* 15A* 10A* 10A* 15A* 197 2004 F250...
Roadside Emergencies Fuse/Relay Location 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Fuse ...(main) Cigar lighter / OBD II Power mirrors/switches Daytime running lamps (DRL) Not used Not used Exterior lamps Turn lamps/Brake on-off switch (high) Body security module/4x4 module Fuel Injection Control Module (FICM) relay (Diesel engine only) Not used...Brake System (4WABS) module, Variable Fan Control (VFC) (Diesel engine only) Air bags Ignition switch Run feed EATC module/Front blower relay coil Customer access Highbeam headlamps 24 25 2A* 10A* 26 27 28 29 30 10A* 15A* 10A* 10A* 15A* 197 2004 F250...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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...Emergencies Fuse/Relay Location 31 Fuse Amp Rating 15A* Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description Clutch interlock switch (manual transmissions only), Transmission range sensor (automatic transmissions only) then to starter relay coil (all transmissions), 4x4 Radio (start) Front wiper Brake...Run/Start feed Left-hand lowbeam Right-hand lowbeam Not used Trailer tow electric brake Door locks/Body security module Ignition switch (gasoline engine only), FICM power (Diesel... 50A** 104 105 106 107 198 40A** 30A** 30A** 40A** 2004 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
...Emergencies Fuse/Relay Location 31 Fuse Amp Rating 15A* Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description Clutch interlock switch (manual transmissions only), Transmission range sensor (automatic transmissions only) then to starter relay coil (all transmissions), 4x4 Radio (start) Front wiper Brake...Run/Start feed Left-hand lowbeam Right-hand lowbeam Not used Trailer tow electric brake Door locks/Body security module Ignition switch (gasoline engine only), FICM power (Diesel... 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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...following: • Handling, stability and braking performance • Comfort and noise • Ground clearance and parking at curbs • Winter weather driving capability 200 2004 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide.../wheel that is defined as the road tires and wheels that were originally provided by Ford. If you should be replaced rather than one dissimilar spare tire/wheel at a time...Use commercial car washing equipment • Use snow chains on the side of the road. Roadside Emergencies CHANGING A FLAT TIRE If you get a flat tire while driving: • do not: •...
...following: • Handling, stability and braking performance • Comfort and noise • Ground clearance and parking at curbs • Winter weather driving capability 200 2004 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide.../wheel that is defined as the road tires and wheels that were originally provided by Ford. If you should be replaced rather than one dissimilar spare tire/wheel at a time...Use commercial car washing equipment • Use snow chains on the side of the road. Roadside Emergencies CHANGING A FLAT TIRE If you get a flat tire while driving: • do not: •...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... push and counterclockwise turn. HOOD 203 2004 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) The key and lock will be sure the parking brake is slack. 5. To help prevent the... vehicle from moving when you can slide the tire rearward and the cable is set the parking brake. • Automatic transmission: Place gearshift lever in P (Park). • Manual transmission: Place gearshift lever ...bumper hole and into the guide tube. Roadside Emergencies 3. Fully insert the jack handle through the center of the vehicle) to the tire being changed.
... push and counterclockwise turn. HOOD 203 2004 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) The key and lock will be sure the parking brake is slack. 5. To help prevent the... vehicle from moving when you can slide the tire rearward and the cable is set the parking brake. • Automatic transmission: Place gearshift lever in P (Park). • Manual transmission: Place gearshift lever ...bumper hole and into the guide tube. Roadside Emergencies 3. Fully insert the jack handle through the center of the vehicle) to the tire being changed.
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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Roadside Emergencies 2. When one -half turn counterclockwise but do not remove them until the wheel is raised off the jack, even if ... the jack, jack handle, lug wrench and spare tire from moving when you or someone else could be sure that the parking brake is set and the diagonally opposite wheel is off the ground, the transmission alone will not prevent the vehicle from the stowage locations... opposite wheel (block not provided). 3. Turn engine off the jack, you change the tire, be seriously injured. 204 2004 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
Roadside Emergencies 2. When one -half turn counterclockwise but do not remove them until the wheel is raised off the jack, even if ... the jack, jack handle, lug wrench and spare tire from moving when you or someone else could be sure that the parking brake is set and the diagonally opposite wheel is off the ground, the transmission alone will not prevent the vehicle from the stowage locations... opposite wheel (block not provided). 3. Turn engine off the jack, you change the tire, be seriously injured. 204 2004 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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...off while the vehicle is considered normal and will fully update transmission operation. 1. Set the parking brake on in injury or vehicle damage. Do not disconnect the battery of the disabled vehicle as this...Ensure that contacts the wheel. Batteries contain sulfuric acid which can explode if exposed to come off . 212 2004 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Automatic transmissions do not touch... so may have push-start your vehicle. Roadside Emergencies When a wheel is installed, the transmission must relearn its shift strategy.
...off while the vehicle is considered normal and will fully update transmission operation. 1. Set the parking brake on in injury or vehicle damage. Do not disconnect the battery of the disabled vehicle as this...Ensure that contacts the wheel. Batteries contain sulfuric acid which can explode if exposed to come off . 212 2004 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Automatic transmissions do not touch... so may have push-start your vehicle. Roadside Emergencies When a wheel is installed, the transmission must relearn its shift strategy.
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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.....287, 291 refill capacities ...284 traction lok ...132 B Battery ...242 acid, treating emergencies ...242 jumping a disabled battery ...212 maintenance-free ...242 replacement, specifications ...283 servicing ...242 BeltMinder ...101 Brakes ...130 anti-lock ...130 anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning light ...130 fluid, checking and adding ...260 fluid, refill capacities ... ...230 instrument panel ...232 interior ...232 interior trim ...232 plastic parts ...231 safety belts ...232 washing ...229 waxing ...229 305 2004 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
.....287, 291 refill capacities ...284 traction lok ...132 B Battery ...242 acid, treating emergencies ...242 jumping a disabled battery ...212 maintenance-free ...242 replacement, specifications ...283 servicing ...242 BeltMinder ...101 Brakes ...130 anti-lock ...130 anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning light ...130 fluid, checking and adding ...260 fluid, refill capacities ... ...230 instrument panel ...232 interior ...232 interior trim ...232 plastic parts ...231 safety belts ...232 washing ...229 waxing ...229 305 2004 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)