Driving Your SUV or Truck 2nd Printing
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...or stabilizer bars) or using replacement parts not equivalent to provide safe, predictable performance and durable load carrying capability. "Aftermarket lift kits" could adversely affect the vehicle's handling characteristics, which could result in an increased risk of loss of your vehicle.... Any modifications to the "Owner's Guide" and "Service Guide" for example, roof racks). Ford recommends that raise the center of vehicle chassis and powertrain components is recommended if the vehicle is subjected to induce vehicle rollover. Frequent ...
...or stabilizer bars) or using replacement parts not equivalent to provide safe, predictable performance and durable load carrying capability. "Aftermarket lift kits" could adversely affect the vehicle's handling characteristics, which could result in an increased risk of loss of your vehicle.... Any modifications to the "Owner's Guide" and "Service Guide" for example, roof racks). Ford recommends that raise the center of vehicle chassis and powertrain components is recommended if the vehicle is subjected to induce vehicle rollover. Frequent ...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 2nd Printing (Spanish)
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...(for proper maintenance instructions and schedules. 20 Any modifications to a vehicle that you take extra precautions, such as lift kits or stabilizer bars) or using replacement parts not equivalent to induce vehicle rollover. Refer to maintain your vehicle ...lift kits" could adversely affect the vehicle's handling characteristics, which could result in an increased risk of loss of your vehicle. Frequent inspection of vehicle chassis and powertrain components is recommended if the vehicle is subjected to provide safe, predictable performance and durable load carrying capability. Ford...
...(for proper maintenance instructions and schedules. 20 Any modifications to a vehicle that you take extra precautions, such as lift kits or stabilizer bars) or using replacement parts not equivalent to induce vehicle rollover. Refer to maintain your vehicle ...lift kits" could adversely affect the vehicle's handling characteristics, which could result in an increased risk of loss of your vehicle. Frequent inspection of vehicle chassis and powertrain components is recommended if the vehicle is subjected to provide safe, predictable performance and durable load carrying capability. Ford...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 5th Printing
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... 7 General Owner 's Information air pressure in spare tire. that the following basic maintenance checks and inspections be performed at 5,000 Miles: ❑ Adjust clutch by lifting pedal. (manual transmission Mustang only - clutch fluid level, if equipped. washer spray, wiper operation, and clean all hinges, latches, door check straps (see dealer) and...
... 7 General Owner 's Information air pressure in spare tire. that the following basic maintenance checks and inspections be performed at 5,000 Miles: ❑ Adjust clutch by lifting pedal. (manual transmission Mustang only - clutch fluid level, if equipped. washer spray, wiper operation, and clean all hinges, latches, door check straps (see dealer) and...
Warranty Guide 5th Printing
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... 8 and (2) the replacement of paint, trim, upholstery, and other than a ЉcertifiedЉ emissions part) or any part (Ford or non-Ford) designed for these systems (for example, but are responsible for Љoff-road use and/or exposure to the elements. • tampering...; cleaning/polishing • Brake pad/lining Some maintenance and wear items have limited coverage, as the owner, are not limited to lift kits, oversized tires, roll bars, cellular phones, alarm systems, automatic starting systems and performance-enhancing powertrain components Damage Caused by use ...
... 8 and (2) the replacement of paint, trim, upholstery, and other than a ЉcertifiedЉ emissions part) or any part (Ford or non-Ford) designed for these systems (for example, but are responsible for Љoff-road use and/or exposure to the elements. • tampering...; cleaning/polishing • Brake pad/lining Some maintenance and wear items have limited coverage, as the owner, are not limited to lift kits, oversized tires, roll bars, cellular phones, alarm systems, automatic starting systems and performance-enhancing powertrain components Damage Caused by use ...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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...will automatically return to normal (Overdrive) mode. Press the transmission control switch again to return to secure sunglasses or a similar object. 54 2004 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) When you shut off and re-start your vehicle, ... operate in all gears except overdrive. The transmission will vary according to open the storage compartment. ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED) Lift the mirror cover to the Driving chapter. OVERHEAD CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED) The appearance of your option package. The storage compartment may be...
...will automatically return to normal (Overdrive) mode. Press the transmission control switch again to return to secure sunglasses or a similar object. 54 2004 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) When you shut off and re-start your vehicle, ... operate in all gears except overdrive. The transmission will vary according to open the storage compartment. ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED) Lift the mirror cover to the Driving chapter. OVERHEAD CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED) The appearance of your option package. The storage compartment may be...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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Disconnect cable. 3. To install, follow the removal procedures in reverse order. 74 2004 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Disconnect the other cable. 4. Lift left side off of its hinge. Lower the tailgate. 2. Use a screwdriver to pry the spring clip (on each connector) past the head of its hinge. 6. Lift right side off of the support screw. Driver Controls Tailgate removal Your tailgate is removable to a 45 degree angle. 5. Lift tailgate to allow more room for loading. 1.
Disconnect cable. 3. To install, follow the removal procedures in reverse order. 74 2004 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Disconnect the other cable. 4. Lift left side off of its hinge. Lower the tailgate. 2. Use a screwdriver to pry the spring clip (on each connector) past the head of its hinge. 6. Lift right side off of the support screw. Driver Controls Tailgate removal Your tailgate is removable to a 45 degree angle. 5. Lift tailgate to allow more room for loading. 1.
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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...located directly behind your head restraints, lift the head restraint so that position as close as possible behind your head or as possible. Push control to reduce the risk of a rear collision. Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to lower head restraint. 85 2004 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners... Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) To properly adjust your head. Lift the head restraint so that it is located directly or as close to that it is to...
...located directly behind your head restraints, lift the head restraint so that position as close as possible behind your head or as possible. Push control to reduce the risk of a rear collision. Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to lower head restraint. 85 2004 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners... Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) To properly adjust your head. Lift the head restraint so that it is located directly or as close to that it is to...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... the seat cushion to recline the seatback and to return the seat to the upright position. 40/20/40 split bench seat (if equipped) • Lift the track release bar to move the seat forward or backward. Ensure that the seat is relatched into place. • Pull up on the lever... seat up to recline the seat. • Push down the lever located at the side of the seatback to quickly fold the seatback forward. 86 2004 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Seating and Safety Restraints Full bench seat (if equipped) •...
... the seat cushion to recline the seatback and to return the seat to the upright position. 40/20/40 split bench seat (if equipped) • Lift the track release bar to move the seat forward or backward. Ensure that the seat is relatched into place. • Pull up on the lever... seat up to recline the seat. • Push down the lever located at the side of the seatback to quickly fold the seatback forward. 86 2004 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Seating and Safety Restraints Full bench seat (if equipped) •...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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Lift up armrest to return it to open the lid. Seating and Safety Restraints 40/20/40 front seat armrest and console (if equipped) To release the armrest, pull forward on the strap and pull the armrest down. To gain access to the storage compartment in the upright position. The lid cannot be opened in your armrest, lift the latch to a center seatback. 87 2004 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
Lift up armrest to return it to open the lid. Seating and Safety Restraints 40/20/40 front seat armrest and console (if equipped) To release the armrest, pull forward on the strap and pull the armrest down. To gain access to the storage compartment in the upright position. The lid cannot be opened in your armrest, lift the latch to a center seatback. 87 2004 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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Press to move the seat forward or rearward. Seating and Safety Restraints Captain's chair (if equipped) • Lift the bar to raise or lower the front portion of the seat cushion. • Type A • Type B 88 2004 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Your vehicle will only...
Press to move the seat forward or rearward. Seating and Safety Restraints Captain's chair (if equipped) • Lift the bar to raise or lower the front portion of the seat cushion. • Type A • Type B 88 2004 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Your vehicle will only...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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.... To improve the fit of both the lap and shoulder belt on children who have outgrown child safety seats, Ford Motor Company recommends use of the vehicle may help provide a good shoulder belt fit. Child booster seats Children outgrow... (about 8 to fit properly. Booster seats position a child so that the lap belt rests low across the hips? 115 2004 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Do not leave children, unreliable adults, or ... you can be used until they are around 4 years of age. They lift the child up so that safety belts fit better.
.... To improve the fit of both the lap and shoulder belt on children who have outgrown child safety seats, Ford Motor Company recommends use of the vehicle may help provide a good shoulder belt fit. Child booster seats Children outgrow... (about 8 to fit properly. Booster seats position a child so that the lap belt rests low across the hips? 115 2004 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Do not leave children, unreliable adults, or ... you can be used until they are around 4 years of age. They lift the child up so that safety belts fit better.
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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...should not use these tires for off-road use any tire/wheel combination not recommended by Ford Motor Company because it can affect the safety and performance of your vehicle, which could...as well. If your 4WD for highway driving. Tires, Replacement Requirements Do not use "aftermarket lift kits" or other vehicles, braking occurs at all tires and wheels on the rear tires. ...Driving Avoid sudden braking as to loss of vehicle control or rollover and serious injury. 158 2004 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Use a "squeeze...
...should not use these tires for off-road use any tire/wheel combination not recommended by Ford Motor Company because it can affect the safety and performance of your vehicle, which could...as well. If your 4WD for highway driving. Tires, Replacement Requirements Do not use "aftermarket lift kits" or other vehicles, braking occurs at all tires and wheels on the rear tires. ...Driving Avoid sudden braking as to loss of vehicle control or rollover and serious injury. 158 2004 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Use a "squeeze...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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...factory equipment. Periodically inspect the tire treads and remove stones, nails, glass or other damage. Ford Motor Company recommends that may permit air leakage from the tire and make necessary repairs. Inspect the... less than the others, use . Check tire pressure with a high load or device (such as lift kits or stabilizer bars) or by using replacement parts not equivalent to a vehicle that you drive, check... your repair cost, reduce vehicle performance and operational capabilities 159 2004 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Failure to blow...
...factory equipment. Periodically inspect the tire treads and remove stones, nails, glass or other damage. Ford Motor Company recommends that may permit air leakage from the tire and make necessary repairs. Inspect the... less than the others, use . Check tire pressure with a high load or device (such as lift kits or stabilizer bars) or by using replacement parts not equivalent to a vehicle that you drive, check... your repair cost, reduce vehicle performance and operational capabilities 159 2004 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Failure to blow...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... been lowered. 18. Use an up-and-down motion with a pressure release valve that prevents lifting loads which exceed the jack's rated capacity. 16. Opening the release valve slowly will provide a more controlled rate of descent. 209 2004 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Insert the...
... been lowered. 18. Use an up-and-down motion with a pressure release valve that prevents lifting loads which exceed the jack's rated capacity. 16. Opening the release valve slowly will provide a more controlled rate of descent. 209 2004 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Insert the...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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...Emergencies WRECKER TOWING If you are in the UNLOCKED position prior to towing. 217 2004 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus...that your vehicle be towed with flatbed equipment with all four wheels are off the ground using a wheel lift or a slingbelt with the front wheels on the ground and the rear wheels off the ground. •...manual transfer case vehicles, the shift lever is recommended that all the wheels off the ground. However, a wheel lift or slingbelt may be used in the 2WD position and the wheel hubs are a member of a roadside assistance ...
...Emergencies WRECKER TOWING If you are in the UNLOCKED position prior to towing. 217 2004 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus...that your vehicle be towed with flatbed equipment with all four wheels are off the ground using a wheel lift or a slingbelt with the front wheels on the ground and the rear wheels off the ground. •...manual transfer case vehicles, the shift lever is recommended that all the wheels off the ground. However, a wheel lift or slingbelt may be used in the 2WD position and the wheel hubs are a member of a roadside assistance ...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... Emergencies An alternative for towing a 4x4 vehicle (with gasoline engine only) with T-hooks. Have your vehicle. 218 2004 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Ford Motor Company produces a towing manual for your tow truck operator refer to Four wheel drive [4WD] operation [if ... to: • put the transfer case in neutral, then put the 4WD shift lever in the Driving chapter). • lift the rear wheels of the vehicle using a wheel lift or a sling belt with a manual 4WD system is towed by other means or incorrectly, vehicle damage may occur.
... Emergencies An alternative for towing a 4x4 vehicle (with gasoline engine only) with T-hooks. Have your vehicle. 218 2004 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Ford Motor Company produces a towing manual for your tow truck operator refer to Four wheel drive [4WD] operation [if ... to: • put the transfer case in neutral, then put the 4WD shift lever in the Driving chapter). • lift the rear wheels of the vehicle using a wheel lift or a sling belt with a manual 4WD system is towed by other means or incorrectly, vehicle damage may occur.
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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...of the instrument panel. Block the wheels. Note: Do not start your engine with the engine on • Automatic transmission: 1. Lift the hood until the lift cylinders hold it while the engine is running. HOOD 2. Slide the handle to P (Park). 2. Go to the front of the...Neutral). 2. Block the wheels. • Manual transmission: 1. Maintenance and Specifications Working with the air cleaner removed and do not remove it open. 237 2004 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Set the parking brake and shift to release the auxiliary latch. 3....
...of the instrument panel. Block the wheels. Note: Do not start your engine with the engine on • Automatic transmission: 1. Lift the hood until the lift cylinders hold it while the engine is running. HOOD 2. Slide the handle to P (Park). 2. Go to the front of the...Neutral). 2. Block the wheels. • Manual transmission: 1. Maintenance and Specifications Working with the air cleaner removed and do not remove it open. 237 2004 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Set the parking brake and shift to release the auxiliary latch. 3....
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... to relearn the idle and fuel trim strategy. • If you do not allow the engine to idle for at least one minute. 5. Lift the battery with a battery carrier or with your eyes when working near the battery to protect against possible splashing of children. Shield your hands on... out of reach of acid solution. Put the gearshift in personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or battery. Maintenance and Specifications When lifting a plastic-cased battery, excessive pressure on and allow the engine to relearn its idle and fuel trim strategy for optimum driveability and performance. ...
... to relearn the idle and fuel trim strategy. • If you do not allow the engine to idle for at least one minute. 5. Lift the battery with a battery carrier or with your eyes when working near the battery to protect against possible splashing of children. Shield your hands on... out of reach of acid solution. Put the gearshift in personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or battery. Maintenance and Specifications When lifting a plastic-cased battery, excessive pressure on and allow the engine to relearn its idle and fuel trim strategy for optimum driveability and performance. ...