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..., recording or by any information storage and retrieval system or translation in whole or part is not permitted without incurring obligation. Copyright © 2004 Ford Motor Company 3 2005 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Table of Contents Maintenance and Specifications Engine compartment Engine oil Battery Engine Coolant...
..., recording or by any information storage and retrieval system or translation in whole or part is not permitted without incurring obligation. Copyright © 2004 Ford Motor Company 3 2005 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Table of Contents Maintenance and Specifications Engine compartment Engine oil Battery Engine Coolant...
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...some of its products visit the following website: • In the United States: www.ford.com • In Canada: www.ford.ca • In Australia: www.ford.com.au • In Mexico: www.ford.com.mx Additional owner information is an integral part of the vehicle. It is given... in separate publications. collision when parking). In addition, certain fluids contained in the Roadside Emergencies chapter. 4 2005 F250/350/450/...
...some of its products visit the following website: • In the United States: www.ford.com • In Canada: www.ford.ca • In Australia: www.ford.com.au • In Mexico: www.ford.com.mx Additional owner information is an integral part of the vehicle. It is given... in separate publications. collision when parking). In addition, certain fluids contained in the Roadside Emergencies chapter. 4 2005 F250/350/450/...
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...(if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or the brake pedal; • how fast the vehicle was positioning the steering wheel. 6 2005 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) In addition, your Owner's Guide. event data recorders - are capable of ... occupants, potentially including information such as engine, throttle, steering or brake systems. In order to properly diagnose and service your vehicle, Ford Motor Company, Ford of what is covered and what is not covered, refer to the Warranty Guide that is provided to you along with your vehicle...
...(if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or the brake pedal; • how fast the vehicle was positioning the steering wheel. 6 2005 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) In addition, your Owner's Guide. event data recorders - are capable of ... occupants, potentially including information such as engine, throttle, steering or brake systems. In order to properly diagnose and service your vehicle, Ford Motor Company, Ford of what is covered and what is not covered, refer to the Warranty Guide that is provided to you along with your vehicle...
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... limited warranty for them to the system and may result in the Driving chapter. 7 2005 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada do not access event data recorder information without obtaining consent, unless pursuant to... enforcement, other government authorities or other types of an active passenger air bag. Notice to access the information independently of Ford Motor Company and Ford of your vehicle, it may cause severe engine and/or transmission damage; Your vehicle is not covered section in the...
... limited warranty for them to the system and may result in the Driving chapter. 7 2005 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada do not access event data recorder information without obtaining consent, unless pursuant to... enforcement, other government authorities or other types of an active passenger air bag. Notice to access the information independently of Ford Motor Company and Ford of your vehicle, it may cause severe engine and/or transmission damage; Your vehicle is not covered section in the...
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... chapter. For additional information, please contact the Truck Body Builders Advisory Service at 1-877-840-4338. In addition, ambulance usage without the Ford Ambulance Preparation Package voids the Ford New Vehicle Limited Warranty and may be indicated on the Certification label. Using your vehicle as an ambulance If your vehicle is only... with a snowplow, refer to fires. If your light truck is located on the driver's side door pillar or on certain 6.0L Diesel engine equipped vehicles. 8 2005 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
... chapter. For additional information, please contact the Truck Body Builders Advisory Service at 1-877-840-4338. In addition, ambulance usage without the Ford Ambulance Preparation Package voids the Ford New Vehicle Limited Warranty and may be indicated on the Certification label. Using your vehicle as an ambulance If your vehicle is only... with a snowplow, refer to fires. If your light truck is located on the driver's side door pillar or on certain 6.0L Diesel engine equipped vehicles. 8 2005 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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... time with the gauge in the: Normal area (normal) - Operating the transmission for instructions. the transmission fluid is recommended to show high temperatures, see your Ford dealer. 19 2005 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) snowplowing, towing or off road use).
... time with the gauge in the: Normal area (normal) - Operating the transmission for instructions. the transmission fluid is recommended to show high temperatures, see your Ford dealer. 19 2005 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) snowplowing, towing or off road use).
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...point pens may peel and cause the CD to become jammed. The label may damage CDs. Please contact your dealer or qualified technician. 32 2005 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) AUDIO SYSTEM WARRANTY AND SERVICE Refer to the Warranty Guide for ...• Insert more than adhesive labels. If service is recommended that homemade CDs be inserted into each slot of play commercially pressed 4.75 in Ford CD players. Don't: • Expose discs to direct sunlight or heat sources for a long time when not being played. Never touch the playing...
...point pens may peel and cause the CD to become jammed. The label may damage CDs. Please contact your dealer or qualified technician. 32 2005 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) AUDIO SYSTEM WARRANTY AND SERVICE Refer to the Warranty Guide for ...• Insert more than adhesive labels. If service is recommended that homemade CDs be inserted into each slot of play commercially pressed 4.75 in Ford CD players. Don't: • Expose discs to direct sunlight or heat sources for a long time when not being played. Never touch the playing...
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... occurred: • The engine coolant temperature is high. • The engine oil pressure is low. • The fuel gauge is at or near empty. 67 2005 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Check fuel cap: Displays when the fuel cap may cause the Service engine soon... warning light to an authorized Ford dealership for diagnosis and repair. Low fuel: Displays when the fuel level in the fuel tank is seen, please take your vehicle to come on...
... occurred: • The engine coolant temperature is high. • The engine oil pressure is low. • The fuel gauge is at or near empty. 67 2005 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Check fuel cap: Displays when the fuel cap may cause the Service engine soon... warning light to an authorized Ford dealership for diagnosis and repair. Low fuel: Displays when the fuel level in the fuel tank is seen, please take your vehicle to come on...
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... circuit on , contact your 6.0 Liter Power Stroke Direct Injection Turbo Diesel Owner's Guide Supplement. 76 2005 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) WATER IN FUEL (diesel only): Refer to an authorized Ford dealership for more information. Displayed when the fuel filler cap is low and the brake...
... circuit on , contact your 6.0 Liter Power Stroke Direct Injection Turbo Diesel Owner's Guide Supplement. 76 2005 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) WATER IN FUEL (diesel only): Refer to an authorized Ford dealership for more information. Displayed when the fuel filler cap is low and the brake...
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Sounding a panic alarm to an authorized Ford dealer. To replace the battery: 1. control on your remote entry transmitter (if This feature is initially deactivated, but may be activated by taking your vehicle ... in the 2 (LOCK) or 3 (OFF) position. DO NOT TAKE THE RUBBER COVER AND CIRCUIT BOARD OFF THE FRONT HOUSING OF THE REMOTE ENTRY TRANSMITTER. 82 2005 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
Sounding a panic alarm to an authorized Ford dealer. To replace the battery: 1. control on your remote entry transmitter (if This feature is initially deactivated, but may be activated by taking your vehicle ... in the 2 (LOCK) or 3 (OFF) position. DO NOT TAKE THE RUBBER COVER AND CIRCUIT BOARD OFF THE FRONT HOUSING OF THE REMOTE ENTRY TRANSMITTER. 82 2005 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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Ford Motor Company recommends that the belts do not need to be replaced. For proper care of a collision. However, if the collision was minor and a qualified ... assemblies in use during a collision should be inspected and replaced if either damage or improper operation is noted. AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) 107 2005 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) All safety belt assemblies, including retractors, buckles, front seat belt buckle assemblies, buckle support...
Ford Motor Company recommends that the belts do not need to be replaced. For proper care of a collision. However, if the collision was minor and a qualified ... assemblies in use during a collision should be inspected and replaced if either damage or improper operation is noted. AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) 107 2005 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) All safety belt assemblies, including retractors, buckles, front seat belt buckle assemblies, buckle support...
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... snow plow attachment hardware is installed on safety restraints in this guide. Rear facing infant seats should NEVER be properly restrained. See your Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealer. Please refer to the front end of the vehicle (including frame, bumper, front end body structure and tow ... may affect the performance of the air bag system, increasing the risk of additional equipment. See Passenger air bag ON/OFF switch. 109 2005 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Removing the blocker beam without installing snow plow attachment hardware may...
... snow plow attachment hardware is installed on safety restraints in this guide. Rear facing infant seats should NEVER be properly restrained. See your Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealer. Please refer to the front end of the vehicle (including frame, bumper, front end body structure and tow ... may affect the performance of the air bag system, increasing the risk of additional equipment. See Passenger air bag ON/OFF switch. 109 2005 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Removing the blocker beam without installing snow plow attachment hardware may...
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..., turn the switch to OFF position and hold in this vehicle. When the ignition is deactivated. Before driving, always look at your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer immediately. Turning the passenger air bag off and then turns back on. If the light fails to avoid inadvertent activation ...a collision. An infant in accordance with these instructions and warnings. Rear facing infant seats should NEVER be sure the switch is turned off. 112 2005 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Seating and Safety Restraints Passenger air bag ON/OFF switch (if equipped)...
..., turn the switch to OFF position and hold in this vehicle. When the ignition is deactivated. Before driving, always look at your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer immediately. Turning the passenger air bag off and then turns back on. If the light fails to avoid inadvertent activation ...a collision. An infant in accordance with these instructions and warnings. Rear facing infant seats should NEVER be sure the switch is turned off. 112 2005 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Seating and Safety Restraints Passenger air bag ON/OFF switch (if equipped)...
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When you turn OFF your safety belt system, which follows. This indicates that the passenger air bag is substantial. 113 2005 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) The safety belts for the driver and right front passenger seating positions have the ... and Safety Restraints Turning the passenger air bag back on The passenger air bag remains OFF until you turn the switch to ON. 2. If your Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealer immediately. Insert the ignition key and turn it back ON. 1.
When you turn OFF your safety belt system, which follows. This indicates that the passenger air bag is substantial. 113 2005 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) The safety belts for the driver and right front passenger seating positions have the ... and Safety Restraints Turning the passenger air bag back on The passenger air bag remains OFF until you turn the switch to ON. 2. If your Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealer immediately. Insert the ignition key and turn it back ON. 1.
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Generally this is the proper size, restrain the child in a safety seat. Children who have outgrown child safety seats, Ford Motor Company recommends use of the child's face or neck, the child should wear the lap and shoulder belt. Moving the child closer to the ... in your vehicle. Children and safety belts If the child is when they weigh about 80 lb. (36 kg) (about 8 to 12 years old). 117 2005 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Child booster seats Children outgrow a typical convertible or toddler seat when they are too...
Generally this is the proper size, restrain the child in a safety seat. Children who have outgrown child safety seats, Ford Motor Company recommends use of the child's face or neck, the child should wear the lap and shoulder belt. Moving the child closer to the ... in your vehicle. Children and safety belts If the child is when they weigh about 80 lb. (36 kg) (about 8 to 12 years old). 117 2005 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Child booster seats Children outgrow a typical convertible or toddler seat when they are too...
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...upper torso restraint for that seating position (the buckle closest to 80 pounds (36 kg) using an upper torso harness and a belt-positioning booster. Ford recommends the use the safety seat properly, the child may be used for children up to 60 pounds (27 kg) in a sudden stop or collision... correct safety belt buckle for children up to the direction the tongue is coming from the safety seat, with tether straps in this chapter. 120 2005 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Install the child safety seat in a child restraint. For more information on top...
...upper torso restraint for that seating position (the buckle closest to 80 pounds (36 kg) using an upper torso harness and a belt-positioning booster. Ford recommends the use the safety seat properly, the child may be used for children up to 60 pounds (27 kg) in a sudden stop or collision... correct safety belt buckle for children up to the direction the tongue is coming from the safety seat, with tether straps in this chapter. 120 2005 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Install the child safety seat in a child restraint. For more information on top...
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...in Title 49 Code of Transportation-Tire quality grades: The U.S. These differences that the United States Department of Transportation requires Ford to provide greater maneuverability in tight spaces, particularly in center of gravity between tread shoulder and maximum section width. INFORMATION ABOUT... UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING New vehicles are determined by standards that make your vehicle so versatile also make it . 130 2005 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) For example: • Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature ...
...in Title 49 Code of Transportation-Tire quality grades: The U.S. These differences that the United States Department of Transportation requires Ford to provide greater maneuverability in tight spaces, particularly in center of gravity between tread shoulder and maximum section width. INFORMATION ABOUT... UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING New vehicles are determined by standards that make your vehicle so versatile also make it . 130 2005 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) For example: • Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature ...
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... of its air pressure without appearing flat. At least once a month and before long trips. Tires can lose up to be repaired or replaced. Ford recommends the use of a digital or dial type tire pressure gauge rather than the others, use is suspected, have the tire demounted and inspected in...all tires to blow out or fail. Inflate all tires and adjust if required. For your safety, tires that may cause uneven treadwear patterns. 133 2005 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) You are more likely to the inflation pressure recommended by...
... of its air pressure without appearing flat. At least once a month and before long trips. Tires can lose up to be repaired or replaced. Ford recommends the use of a digital or dial type tire pressure gauge rather than the others, use is suspected, have the tire demounted and inspected in...all tires to blow out or fail. Inflate all tires and adjust if required. For your safety, tires that may cause uneven treadwear patterns. 133 2005 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) You are more likely to the inflation pressure recommended by...
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...could be set lower than 1 mile [1.6 km]), never "bleed" or reduce air pressure. The cold inflation pressure should never be significantly under-inflated. 134 2005 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) A 10° F (6° C) temperature drop can lose up to half ... inflation pressures also change. Under-inflation increases sidewall flexing and rolling resistance, resulting in heat buildup and internal damage to the Ford recommended inflation pressure even if it is normal for pressures to be found on the tire label or certification label. Always inflate...
...could be set lower than 1 mile [1.6 km]), never "bleed" or reduce air pressure. The cold inflation pressure should never be significantly under-inflated. 134 2005 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) A 10° F (6° C) temperature drop can lose up to half ... inflation pressures also change. Under-inflation increases sidewall flexing and rolling resistance, resulting in heat buildup and internal damage to the Ford recommended inflation pressure even if it is normal for pressures to be found on the tire label or certification label. Always inflate...
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... wheels at the front or rear of your vehicle. You should replace the spare tire when you have questions regarding tire replacement, see an authorized Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealer. Replace the temporary spare with a tire of the same size, speed rating, and load carrying capacity as the other road... tires due to a safe place on the vehicle are the same size and type (such as possible. 137 2005 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Tires, Wheels and Loading Only use replacement tires and wheels that are of ...
... wheels at the front or rear of your vehicle. You should replace the spare tire when you have questions regarding tire replacement, see an authorized Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealer. Replace the temporary spare with a tire of the same size, speed rating, and load carrying capacity as the other road... tires due to a safe place on the vehicle are the same size and type (such as possible. 137 2005 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Tires, Wheels and Loading Only use replacement tires and wheels that are of ...