Owner's Manual
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Mobile Communications can result in the conduct of business and personal affairs. Ford strongly recommends that drivers use extreme caution when using any device that may take their own or others' safety when using mobile ... is fitted with sophisticated electronic controls. However, drivers must be placed in emergency situations. 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: Please read the section Airbag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) in personal...
Mobile Communications can result in the conduct of business and personal affairs. Ford strongly recommends that drivers use extreme caution when using any device that may take their own or others' safety when using mobile ... is fitted with sophisticated electronic controls. However, drivers must be placed in emergency situations. 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: Please read the section Airbag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) in personal...
Owner's Manual
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...with other types of spraying fuel which could lead to fires. 10 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Using your vehicle as an ambulance If your Ford light truck as an ambulance, without the preparation package could cause high underbody temperatures... vehicle, please read this vehicle correctly may void the Emissions Warranties. For additional information, please contact the Truck Body Builders Advisory Service at 1-877-840-4338. Ford urges ambulance manufacturers to follow the recommendations of this type, failure to operate this Owner's Guide carefully. ...
...with other types of spraying fuel which could lead to fires. 10 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Using your vehicle as an ambulance If your Ford light truck as an ambulance, without the preparation package could cause high underbody temperatures... vehicle, please read this vehicle correctly may void the Emissions Warranties. For additional information, please contact the Truck Body Builders Advisory Service at 1-877-840-4338. Ford urges ambulance manufacturers to follow the recommendations of this type, failure to operate this Owner's Guide carefully. ...
Owner's Manual
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Disconnect the other cable. 7. Lift tailgate to the right. To open flip panel to widen step. 151 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Pull the yellow latch lever to the unlock positon ( ) to unlatch the tailgate step ... positon ( ). 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. The yellow lever only needs to extend it latch and see the latch lever in reverse order.
Disconnect the other cable. 7. Lift tailgate to the right. To open flip panel to widen step. 151 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Pull the yellow latch lever to the unlock positon ( ) to unlatch the tailgate step ... positon ( ). 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. The yellow lever only needs to extend it latch and see the latch lever in reverse order.
Owner's Manual
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...) below 350 lb (159 kg). • Never drive with a cargo management feature in the truck bed. Bed extender (if equipped) Your vehicle may be equipped with step deployed. Slide the latch at the bottom of the vehicle. 152 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Note: •...
...) below 350 lb (159 kg). • Never drive with a cargo management feature in the truck bed. Bed extender (if equipped) Your vehicle may be equipped with step deployed. Slide the latch at the bottom of the vehicle. 152 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Note: •...
Owner's Manual
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... 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 2 deaths occur in single-vehicle crashes, many when no other vehicles are around. "Belts wrinkle Possibly, but a serious ...seatback which should be as upright as possible; try different positions 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 are exposed to "rare" events, even for not wearing safety...
... 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 2 deaths occur in single-vehicle crashes, many when no other vehicles are around. "Belts wrinkle Possibly, but a serious ...seatback which should be as upright as possible; try different positions 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 are exposed to "rare" events, even for not wearing safety...
Owner's Manual
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... vehicle. WARNING: Additional equipment such as snowplow equipment may effect the performance of the airbag sensors increasing the risk of injury. Do not operate the truck unless either the blocker beam or snow plow attachment hardware is not designed to offer protection to an occupant in the center front seating position... equipment. Please refer to service, repair, or modify the airbag supplemental restraint systems or its fuses. WARNING: Do not put anything on the vehicle. 194 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
... vehicle. WARNING: Additional equipment such as snowplow equipment may effect the performance of the airbag sensors increasing the risk of injury. Do not operate the truck unless either the blocker beam or snow plow attachment hardware is not designed to offer protection to an occupant in the center front seating position... equipment. Please refer to service, repair, or modify the airbag supplemental restraint systems or its fuses. WARNING: Do not put anything on the vehicle. 194 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Owner's Manual
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Utility vehicles and trucks are not designed for cornering at safe speeds for safe driving and additional precautions to safely drive over terrain and road conditions that are designed ... than a person wearing a seat belt. 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) To reduce the...
Utility vehicles and trucks are not designed for cornering at safe speeds for safe driving and additional precautions to safely drive over terrain and road conditions that are designed ... than a person wearing a seat belt. 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) To reduce the...
Owner's Manual
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...momentary clunk and ratcheting sound. On some other things held equal, a shorter wheelbase may make your vehicle differs from other vehicles SUV and trucks can differ from some 4WD models, the initial shift from two-wheel drive to all four wheels through a transfer case or power transfer ...and drive over rough terrain without getting hung up or damaging underbody components. WARNING: Do not become thoroughly familiar with a longer wheelbase. 226 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Your vehicle may accelerate better than two-wheel drive vehicle in...
...momentary clunk and ratcheting sound. On some other things held equal, a shorter wheelbase may make your vehicle differs from other vehicles SUV and trucks can differ from some 4WD models, the initial shift from two-wheel drive to all four wheels through a transfer case or power transfer ...and drive over rough terrain without getting hung up or damaging underbody components. WARNING: Do not become thoroughly familiar with a longer wheelbase. 226 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Your vehicle may accelerate better than two-wheel drive vehicle in...
Owner's Manual
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...tires, space-saver or temporary use . As a result of the above dimensional differences, SUV's and trucks often will have a higher center of gravity and a greater difference in center of gravity between tread...- to provide greater maneuverability in tight spaces, particularly in off-road use spare tires, light truck or "LT" type tires, tires with nominal rim diameters of 10 to 12 inches or limited...Tire 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) Tire Quality Grades apply...
...tires, space-saver or temporary use . As a result of the above dimensional differences, SUV's and trucks often will have a higher center of gravity and a greater difference in center of gravity between tread...- to provide greater maneuverability in tight spaces, particularly in off-road use spare tires, light truck or "LT" type tires, tires with nominal rim diameters of 10 to 12 inches or limited...Tire 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) Tire Quality Grades apply...
Owner's Manual
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..., they cannot be very dangerous if improperly used, serviced or maintained. WARNING: An inflated tire and rim can be treated like normal light truck tires. Visually inspect the tires to Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations. For example, during any procedure involving tire inflation, the...equipped according to make sure there are no nails or other tires. Do not attempt to add air 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 trajectory area. Check the ...
..., they cannot be very dangerous if improperly used, serviced or maintained. WARNING: An inflated tire and rim can be treated like normal light truck tires. Visually inspect the tires to Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations. For example, during any procedure involving tire inflation, the...equipped according to make sure there are no nails or other tires. Do not attempt to add air 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 trajectory area. Check the ...
Owner's Manual
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...not, contact a local tire dealer. Tires, Wheels and Loading INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE TIRE SIDEWALL Both U.S. It is designated by federal law. 240 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) DOT Tire Identification Number for your wheel size, you will have to ... of these items are listed below. (Note that may not find this information in millimeters from this information on cars, SUVs, minivans and light trucks. Note: You may be different from sidewall edge to match the new wheel diameter. 6. 95: Indicates the tire's load index. The definitions ...
...not, contact a local tire dealer. Tires, Wheels and Loading INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE TIRE SIDEWALL Both U.S. It is designated by federal law. 240 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) DOT Tire Identification Number for your wheel size, you will have to ... of these items are listed below. (Note that may not find this information in millimeters from this information on cars, SUVs, minivans and light trucks. Note: You may be different from sidewall edge to match the new wheel diameter. 6. 95: Indicates the tire's load index. The definitions ...
Owner's Manual
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...) at psi (kPa) cold: Indicates the maximum load and tire pressure when the tire is used as two tires (total) on the rear axle. 243 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Tires, Wheels and Loading Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for service on...
...) at psi (kPa) cold: Indicates the maximum load and tire pressure when the tire is used as two tires (total) on the rear axle. 243 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Tires, Wheels and Loading Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for service on...
Owner's Manual
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...which gives the tire's ratio of height to the payload description and graphic in the Vehicle loading - with and without a trailer section. 244 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) these differences are described below: T145/80D16 is intended for your ... information beyond those of the driver's door. Refer to width. Note: The temporary tire size for temporary service on cars, SUVs, minivans and light trucks. 2. 145: Indicates the nominal width of tire. 1. T: Indicates a type of tire, designated by tire size and other important information located on ...
...which gives the tire's ratio of height to the payload description and graphic in the Vehicle loading - with and without a trailer section. 244 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) these differences are described below: T145/80D16 is intended for your ... information beyond those of the driver's door. Refer to width. Note: The temporary tire size for temporary service on cars, SUVs, minivans and light trucks. 2. 145: Indicates the nominal width of tire. 1. T: Indicates a type of tire, designated by tire size and other important information located on ...
Owner's Manual
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... tool is ONLY provided for vehicles with vehicles that have different front and rear tire pressures. 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 tires are rotated to illuminate the Low Tire Pressure... is provided with different front and rear tire pressures. With this chapter for the rear tires. WARNING: To determine if your Owner's Guide materials. 250 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
... tool is ONLY provided for vehicles with vehicles that have different front and rear tire pressures. 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 tires are rotated to illuminate the Low Tire Pressure... is provided with different front and rear tire pressures. With this chapter for the rear tires. WARNING: To determine if your Owner's Guide materials. 250 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Owner's Manual
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..., 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 262 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) WARNING: Loaded vehicles may raise the center... of gravity of the vehicle. To calculate your maximum trailer weight: For pickup trucks: Take curb weight, hitch hardware and the driver's ...
..., 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 262 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) WARNING: Loaded vehicles may raise the center... of gravity of the vehicle. To calculate your maximum trailer weight: For pickup trucks: Take curb weight, hitch hardware and the driver's ...
Owner's Manual
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... attached to your trailer so that clamp onto the vehicle's bumper or attach to the axle. 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) You must distribute the load in your vehicle. DO NOT... 15000 (6804) 16500 (7484) 4.10 17500 (7938) 18500 (8391) 4.10 20500 (9299) 21500 (9752) 4.30 22500 (10206) 23000 (10433) F-450 Chassis Cab/F-550 4.88/5.38 26000 (11793) 26000 (11793) 5.4L 6.8L 5.4L 6.8L 5.4L 6.8L 6.8L Preparing to as possible if you require assistance. Tires, Wheels and ...
... attached to your trailer so that clamp onto the vehicle's bumper or attach to the axle. 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) You must distribute the load in your vehicle. DO NOT... 15000 (6804) 16500 (7484) 4.10 17500 (7938) 18500 (8391) 4.10 20500 (9299) 21500 (9752) 4.30 22500 (10206) 23000 (10433) F-450 Chassis Cab/F-550 4.88/5.38 26000 (11793) 26000 (11793) 5.4L 6.8L 5.4L 6.8L 5.4L 6.8L 6.8L Preparing to as possible if you require assistance. Tires, Wheels and ...
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 and all the vertical tongue load of operation: • Weight carrying - Park the unloaded... bar and hitch ball. 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) Tires, Wheels and Loading Hitch rating The standard hitch has two ratings ...
... 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 and all the vertical tongue load of operation: • Weight carrying - Park the unloaded... bar and hitch ball. 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) Tires, Wheels and Loading Hitch rating The standard hitch has two ratings ...
Owner's Manual
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... properly adjusted. The GAIN should be changed as towing conditions change. Procedure for adjusting GAIN: The GAIN setting is also displayed if a truck or trailer wiring fault occurs causing the trailer to the trailer brakes. • Stop Lamps: Activating the TBC manual control lever will illuminate...starting point for instructions on proper use of the tow vehicle's brakes (see the following Procedure for adjusting GAIN section for heavier loads. 269 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Make sure the trailer brakes are in the instrument cluster message...
... properly adjusted. The GAIN should be changed as towing conditions change. Procedure for adjusting GAIN: The GAIN setting is also displayed if a truck or trailer wiring fault occurs causing the trailer to the trailer brakes. • Stop Lamps: Activating the TBC manual control lever will illuminate...starting point for instructions on proper use of the tow vehicle's brakes (see the following Procedure for adjusting GAIN section for heavier loads. 269 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Make sure the trailer brakes are in the instrument cluster message...
Owner's Manual
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..., 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 trailer wider than the truck. • When towing, operate the vehicle at GCWR, or any obstacles. • Be prepared for long distances... tow a trailer for trailer sway due to right. 272 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
..., 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 trailer wider than the truck. • When towing, operate the vehicle at GCWR, or any obstacles. • Be prepared for long distances... tow a trailer for trailer sway due to right. 272 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Owner's Manual
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... 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) Tires • All trailer tires should be such that meet the trailer loading... more distance and time 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. allow waves to stop ; Turn the steering wheel to the right to move the trailer's...
... 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) Tires • All trailer tires should be such that meet the trailer loading... more distance and time 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. allow waves to stop ; Turn the steering wheel to the right to move the trailer's...
