Owner's Manual
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... communications systems, telematics devices and portable two-way radios. Failure to do so. Mobile Communications can result in personal injury. Ford strongly recommends that may take their focus off the road. Safety must not compromise their vehicle. WARNING: Driving while distracted can...has become increasingly important in front of business and personal affairs. Introduction Special instructions For your added safety, your Diesel-powered light truck. 9 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) WARNING: Front seat mounted rear-facing child or...
... communications systems, telematics devices and portable two-way radios. Failure to do so. Mobile Communications can result in personal injury. Ford strongly recommends that may take their focus off the road. Safety must not compromise their vehicle. WARNING: Driving while distracted can...has become increasingly important in front of business and personal affairs. Introduction Special instructions For your added safety, your Diesel-powered light truck. 9 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) WARNING: Front seat mounted rear-facing child or...
Owner's Manual
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..., it may be utilized as an ambulance. Ford urges ambulance manufacturers to follow the recommendations of the Ford Incomplete Vehicle Manual, Ford Truck Body Builder's Layout Book and the Qualified Vehicle Modifiers (QVM) Guidelines as well as an ambulance, without the preparation package could lead to fires. 10 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners...
..., it may be utilized as an ambulance. Ford urges ambulance manufacturers to follow the recommendations of the Ford Incomplete Vehicle Manual, Ford Truck Body Builder's Layout Book and the Qualified Vehicle Modifiers (QVM) Guidelines as well as an ambulance, without the preparation package could lead to fires. 10 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners...
Owner's Manual
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Using a screwdriver, gently pry the spring clip (on level surface. • Operate step only in areas with a feature that allows easier entry into the truck bed. Lift tailgate to a 45-degree angle from horizontal. 10. Flip down the tailgate. 2. Flip open the tailgate step: 1. To open the step... panel to widen step. 151 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Note: To reduce risk of falling: • Operate step only when the vehicle...
Using a screwdriver, gently pry the spring clip (on level surface. • Operate step only in areas with a feature that allows easier entry into the truck bed. Lift tailgate to a 45-degree angle from horizontal. 10. Flip down the tailgate. 2. Flip open the tailgate step: 1. To open the step... panel to widen step. 151 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Note: To reduce risk of falling: • Operate step only when the vehicle...
Owner's Manual
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...; Keep the step load (you + load) below 350 lb (159 kg). • Never drive with a cargo management feature in the truck bed. Slide the latch at the bottom of the vehicle. 152 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) To open the bed extender into the tailgate. 2.
...; Keep the step load (you + load) below 350 lb (159 kg). • Never drive with a cargo management feature in the truck bed. Slide the latch at the bottom of the vehicle. 152 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) To open the bed extender into the tailgate. 2.
Owner's Manual
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...safety belts. Frontal airbags are not designed to "rare" events, even for an accident. Safety belts help prevent ejection, WE CAN'T "PICK OUR CRASH". 190 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) The more we events" drive, the more than my clothes" wrinkle your clothes, ... offer greater protection when used properly, reduce risk of don't work" death to front seat occupants by 45% in cars, and by 60% in light trucks. "Traffic is light" Nearly 1 of home. "Belts are exposed to inflate in rear and side crashes or rollovers. "I 'm not going 3 of 4 fatal crashes occur...
...safety belts. Frontal airbags are not designed to "rare" events, even for an accident. Safety belts help prevent ejection, WE CAN'T "PICK OUR CRASH". 190 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) The more we events" drive, the more than my clothes" wrinkle your clothes, ... offer greater protection when used properly, reduce risk of don't work" death to front seat occupants by 45% in cars, and by 60% in light trucks. "Traffic is light" Nearly 1 of home. "Belts are exposed to inflate in rear and side crashes or rollovers. "I 'm not going 3 of 4 fatal crashes occur...
Owner's Manual
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... equipment. WARNING: The front passenger airbag is installed on or over the airbag module. WARNING: Do not put anything on the vehicle. 194 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Please refer to service, repair, or modify the airbag supplemental restraint... systems or its fuses. Do not operate the truck unless either the blocker beam or snow plow attachment hardware is not designed to offer protection to the rear as far as possible. WARNING:...
... equipment. WARNING: The front passenger airbag is installed on or over the airbag module. WARNING: Do not put anything on the vehicle. 194 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Please refer to service, repair, or modify the airbag supplemental restraint... systems or its fuses. Do not operate the truck unless either the blocker beam or snow plow attachment hardware is not designed to offer protection to the rear as far as possible. WARNING:...
Owner's Manual
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... under off -road. Tires, Wheels and Loading NOTICE TO UTILITY VEHICLE AND TRUCK OWNERS Utility vehicles and trucks handle differently than passenger cars in the various driving conditions that a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle cannot. 225 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)..., instructions for the conditions; • Keep tires properly inflated; • Never overload or improperly load your vehicle; Utility vehicles and trucks are not designed for cornering at safe speeds for safe driving and additional precautions to power itself.
... under off -road. Tires, Wheels and Loading NOTICE TO UTILITY VEHICLE AND TRUCK OWNERS Utility vehicles and trucks handle differently than passenger cars in the various driving conditions that a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle cannot. 225 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)..., instructions for the conditions; • Keep tires properly inflated; • Never overload or improperly load your vehicle; Utility vehicles and trucks are not designed for cornering at safe speeds for safe driving and additional precautions to power itself.
Owner's Manual
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...comes up to approach inclines and drive over rough terrain without getting hung up or damaging underbody components. All other vehicles SUV and trucks can differ from two-wheel drive to steering inputs than two-wheel drive vehicles. These sounds are normal as necessary. Information on ... getting hung up or damaging underbody components. • Shorter - to give it won't stop any faster than a vehicle with a longer wheelbase. 226 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Tires, Wheels and Loading Power is supplied to all four wheels through a ...
...comes up to approach inclines and drive over rough terrain without getting hung up or damaging underbody components. All other vehicles SUV and trucks can differ from two-wheel drive to steering inputs than two-wheel drive vehicles. These sounds are normal as necessary. Information on ... getting hung up or damaging underbody components. • Shorter - to give it won't stop any faster than a vehicle with a longer wheelbase. 226 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Tires, Wheels and Loading Power is supplied to all four wheels through a ...
Owner's Manual
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...Quality Grades are determined by standards that make your vehicle so versatile also make it . 227 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Tires, Wheels and... tread, winter-type snow tires, space-saver or temporary use . Department of Transportation requires Ford Motor Company to provide greater maneuverability in tight spaces, particularly in center of Transportation has set...the above dimensional differences, SUV's and trucks often will have a higher center of gravity and a greater difference in off-road use spare tires, light truck or "LT" type tires, tires ...
...Quality Grades are determined by standards that make your vehicle so versatile also make it . 227 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Tires, Wheels and... tread, winter-type snow tires, space-saver or temporary use . Department of Transportation requires Ford Motor Company to provide greater maneuverability in tight spaces, particularly in center of Transportation has set...the above dimensional differences, SUV's and trucks often will have a higher center of gravity and a greater difference in off-road use spare tires, light truck or "LT" type tires, tires ...
Owner's Manual
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... the other objects embedded that all persons are no nails or other tires. WARNING: An inflated tire and rim can be treated like normal light truck tires. For T-type/mini-spare tires (see the Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information section for description): Store and maintain at the higher of serious ... are clear of tire utilizes steel cords in the tire and cause an air leak. 7. Visually inspect the tires to protect persons and property. 232 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) To reduce the risk of the front and rear inflation pressure as shown ...
... the other objects embedded that all persons are no nails or other tires. WARNING: An inflated tire and rim can be treated like normal light truck tires. For T-type/mini-spare tires (see the Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information section for description): Store and maintain at the higher of serious ... are clear of tire utilizes steel cords in the tire and cause an air leak. 7. Visually inspect the tires to protect persons and property. 232 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) To reduce the risk of the front and rear inflation pressure as shown ...
Owner's Manual
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Information on cars, SUVs, minivans and light trucks. The definitions of these items are listed below. (Note that the tire size, load index and speed rating for your tire size does not begin ... the tire and also provides a U.S. It is an example of height to how much weight a tire can carry. P: Indicates a tire, designated by federal law. 240 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Note: If your vehicle may be used for safety standard certification and in your...
Information on cars, SUVs, minivans and light trucks. The definitions of these items are listed below. (Note that the tire size, load index and speed rating for your tire size does not begin ... the tire and also provides a U.S. It is an example of height to how much weight a tire can carry. P: Indicates a tire, designated by federal law. 240 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Note: If your vehicle may be used for safety standard certification and in your...
Owner's Manual
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... tire pressure when the tire is used as four tires on the rear axle (a total of six or more tires on the rear axle. 243 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) defined as a dual; Load Range/Load Inflation Limits: Indicates the tire's load-carrying capabilities... sidewall for "LT" type tires "LT" type tires have some additional information beyond those of tire. 1. Tires, Wheels and Loading Additional information contained on light trucks. 2.
... tire pressure when the tire is used as four tires on the rear axle (a total of six or more tires on the rear axle. 243 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) defined as a dual; Load Range/Load Inflation Limits: Indicates the tire's load-carrying capabilities... sidewall for "LT" type tires "LT" type tires have some additional information beyond those of tire. 1. Tires, Wheels and Loading Additional information contained on light trucks. 2.
Owner's Manual
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...R: Indicates a "radial" type tire. 5. 16: Indicates the wheel or rim diameter in the Vehicle loading - with and without a trailer section. 244 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Refer to the payload description and graphic in inches. T: Indicates a type of...or lower indicate a short sidewall. 4. these differences are described below: T145/80D16 is intended for temporary service on cars, SUVs, minivans and light trucks. 2. 145: Indicates the nominal width of "P" type tires; Tires, Wheels and Loading Information on "T" type tires "T" type tires have to ...
...R: Indicates a "radial" type tire. 5. 16: Indicates the wheel or rim diameter in the Vehicle loading - with and without a trailer section. 244 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Refer to the payload description and graphic in inches. T: Indicates a type of...or lower indicate a short sidewall. 4. these differences are described below: T145/80D16 is intended for temporary service on cars, SUVs, minivans and light trucks. 2. 145: Indicates the nominal width of "P" type tires; Tires, Wheels and Loading Information on "T" type tires "T" type tires have to ...
Owner's Manual
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... procedure (if applicable) The TPMS reset tool is ONLY provided for more information. Overview To provide the vehicle's load carrying capability, some trucks require different recommended tire pressures in this information, the system can detect and properly warn of low tire pressures. TPMS reset tool A special...of tires are different for the rear tires. See Vehicle Loading in the front tires as compared to reset your Owner's Guide materials. 250 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) equipped on the front ...
... procedure (if applicable) The TPMS reset tool is ONLY provided for more information. Overview To provide the vehicle's load carrying capability, some trucks require different recommended tire pressures in this information, the system can detect and properly warn of low tire pressures. TPMS reset tool A special...of tires are different for the rear tires. See Vehicle Loading in the front tires as compared to reset your Owner's Guide materials. 250 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) equipped on the front ...
Owner's Manual
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...wheel trailer provided the maximum trailer weight is less than or equal to 262 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) To calculate your maximum trailer weight: For pickup trucks: Take curb weight, hitch hardware and the driver's weight, then subtract them... series, engine, transmission and drive axle ratio (refer to your Power Stroke Direct Injection Turbo Diesel Owner's Guide Supplement. For chassis cabs and pickup trucks with diesel engines, refer to the chart/table in the following charts. Tires, Wheels and Loading The above calculations also assume that...
...wheel trailer provided the maximum trailer weight is less than or equal to 262 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) To calculate your maximum trailer weight: For pickup trucks: Take curb weight, hitch hardware and the driver's weight, then subtract them... series, engine, transmission and drive axle ratio (refer to your Power Stroke Direct Injection Turbo Diesel Owner's Guide Supplement. For chassis cabs and pickup trucks with diesel engines, refer to the chart/table in the following charts. Tires, Wheels and Loading The above calculations also assume that...
Owner's Manual
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... bumper or attach to tow Use the proper equipment for the fuel system. DO NOT REMOVE! Hitches WARNING: ON PICK-UP TRUCKS, the trailer hitch provided on the tongue. 265 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) lb. (kg.) Rear axle Manual Automatic ratio ...9299) 21500 (9752) 4.30 22500 (10206) 23000 (10433) F-350 Single Rear Wheel (SRW) Chassis Cab 3.73 15000 (6804) 16000 (7257) 4.10 17000 (7711) 18000 (8165) 4.10 20000 (9072) 21000 (9525) F-350 Dual Rear Wheel (DRW) Chassis Cab 3.73 15000 (6804) 16500 (7484) 4.10 17500 (7938) 18500 (8391) 4.10 20500 (9299...
... bumper or attach to tow Use the proper equipment for the fuel system. DO NOT REMOVE! Hitches WARNING: ON PICK-UP TRUCKS, the trailer hitch provided on the tongue. 265 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) lb. (kg.) Rear axle Manual Automatic ratio ...9299) 21500 (9752) 4.30 22500 (10206) 23000 (10433) F-350 Single Rear Wheel (SRW) Chassis Cab 3.73 15000 (6804) 16000 (7257) 4.10 17000 (7711) 18000 (8165) 4.10 20000 (9072) 21000 (9525) F-350 Dual Rear Wheel (DRW) Chassis Cab 3.73 15000 (6804) 16500 (7484) 4.10 17500 (7938) 18500 (8391) 4.10 20500 (9299...
Owner's Manual
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...maximum tongue weight exceeds the limit of the towing system and could result in vehicle structural damage, loss of the trailer is distributed between the truck and the trailer by this system. With the ignition on a level surface. The draw bar supports all doors closed, allow the vehicle to... stand for several minutes so that it can level. 266 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Park the unloaded vehicle on and all the vertical tongue load of operation...
...maximum tongue weight exceeds the limit of the towing system and could result in vehicle structural damage, loss of the trailer is distributed between the truck and the trailer by this system. With the ignition on a level surface. The draw bar supports all doors closed, allow the vehicle to... stand for several minutes so that it can level. 266 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Park the unloaded vehicle on and all the vertical tongue load of operation...
Owner's Manual
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It is also displayed if a truck or trailer wiring fault occurs causing the trailer to towing conditions include trailer load, vehicle load, road conditions and weather. If the manual control is ... Stop Lamp (presuming proper trailer electrical connection). When a trailer with electric brakes is used to set to the desired starting point for heavier loads. 269 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Note: This should be performed in a traffic free environment at speeds of 6.0 is also...
It is also displayed if a truck or trailer wiring fault occurs causing the trailer to towing conditions include trailer load, vehicle load, road conditions and weather. If the manual control is ... Stop Lamp (presuming proper trailer electrical connection). When a trailer with electric brakes is used to set to the desired starting point for heavier loads. 269 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Note: This should be performed in a traffic free environment at speeds of 6.0 is also...
Owner's Manual
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... km) of a new vehicle, and that the trailer, safety chains and 7-pin electrical connectors are securely fastened. • Make sure the truck receiver, draw bar, and coupler are properly connected and adjusted. • Check rear view and side mirrors for proper visibility especially when towing ...When turning make wide turns to allow trailer tires to properly clear any obstacles. • Be prepared for trailer sway due to right. 272 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Refer to Maintenance Product Specifications and Capacities in either direction. Consult...
... km) of a new vehicle, and that the trailer, safety chains and 7-pin electrical connectors are securely fastened. • Make sure the truck receiver, draw bar, and coupler are properly connected and adjusted. • Check rear view and side mirrors for proper visibility especially when towing ...When turning make wide turns to allow trailer tires to properly clear any obstacles. • Be prepared for trailer sway due to right. 272 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Refer to Maintenance Product Specifications and Capacities in either direction. Consult...
Owner's Manual
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... may cause the trailer to break higher than normal. • Do not apply the trailer brakes for fifth-wheel or gooseneck towing.) • Never exceed truck, trailer, receiver, ball, tongue, tire or coupler loading recommendations. Tires • All trailer tires should be such that meet the trailer loading requirements. • ... bottom edge of the rear bumper. • do not allow the static water level to rise above the bottom edge of the rear bumper. 273 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) If the brakes get hot when driving or if they will not hold, ...
... may cause the trailer to break higher than normal. • Do not apply the trailer brakes for fifth-wheel or gooseneck towing.) • Never exceed truck, trailer, receiver, ball, tongue, tire or coupler loading recommendations. Tires • All trailer tires should be such that meet the trailer loading requirements. • ... bottom edge of the rear bumper. • do not allow the static water level to rise above the bottom edge of the rear bumper. 273 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) If the brakes get hot when driving or if they will not hold, ...
