Owner's Manual
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...Direct Injection Turbo Diesel Owner's Guide Supplement for information regarding correct operation and maintenance of their vehicle. Notice to do so. Ford strongly recommends that may take their own or others' safety when using mobile communications equipment to follow the specific warnings and ... chapter. Safety must not compromise their focus off the road. 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) Failure to avoid negating these benefits. WARNING: Front...
...Direct Injection Turbo Diesel Owner's Guide Supplement for information regarding correct operation and maintenance of their vehicle. Notice to do so. Ford strongly recommends that may take their own or others' safety when using mobile communications equipment to follow the specific warnings and ... chapter. Safety must not compromise their focus off the road. 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) Failure to avoid negating these benefits. WARNING: Front...
Owner's Manual
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...-840-4338. As with a snowplow, refer to fires. 10 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Introduction Notice 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 pertinent supplements. Using your vehicle as an ambulance If your Ford light truck as an ambulance. In addition, ambulance usage without the Ford Ambulance Preparation Package voids the Ford New Vehicle Limited Warranty and may be utilized as an ambulance, without the ...
...-840-4338. As with a snowplow, refer to fires. 10 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Introduction Notice 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 pertinent supplements. Using your vehicle as an ambulance If your Ford light truck as an ambulance. In addition, ambulance usage without the Ford Ambulance Preparation Package voids the Ford New Vehicle Limited Warranty and may be utilized as an ambulance, without the ...
Owner's Manual
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...4. Pull the yellow latch lever to the unlock positon ( ) to release the grab handle from left side hinge by sliding tailgate to widen step. 151 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Flip open the tailgate step: 1. Disconnect the other cable. 7. Lift right ... the handle upright until you to widen the step. To install, follow the removal procedures in areas with a feature that allows easier entry into the truck bed. Lower the tailgate. 5. Using a screwdriver, gently pry the spring clip (on level surface. • Operate step only in reverse order. ...
...4. Pull the yellow latch lever to the unlock positon ( ) to release the grab handle from left side hinge by sliding tailgate to widen step. 151 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Flip open the tailgate step: 1. Disconnect the other cable. 7. Lift right ... the handle upright until you to widen the step. To install, follow the removal procedures in areas with a feature that allows easier entry into the truck bed. Lower the tailgate. 5. Using a screwdriver, gently pry the spring clip (on level surface. • Operate step only in reverse order. ...
Owner's Manual
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Slide the latch at the bottom of the vehicle. 152 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Driver Controls • Always use grab handle when stepping up and down. • Step ...-road usage. snow, mud) • Keep the step load (you + load) below 350 lb (159 kg). • Never drive with a cargo management feature in the truck bed. Note: • Fully close and latch the tailgate step before use . • Keep step clean from contamination before moving the vehicle. • Never drive...
Slide the latch at the bottom of the vehicle. 152 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Driver Controls • Always use grab handle when stepping up and down. • Step ...-road usage. snow, mud) • Keep the step load (you + load) below 350 lb (159 kg). • Never drive with a cargo management feature in the truck bed. Note: • Fully close and latch the tailgate step before use . • Keep step clean from contamination before moving the vehicle. • Never drive...
Owner's Manual
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...clothes" wrinkle your clothes, particularly if you are rare 36700 crashes occur every day. 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) If uncomfortable" you are unbelted. "The people I'm Set the example, teen ...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...
...clothes" wrinkle your clothes, particularly if you are rare 36700 crashes occur every day. 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) If uncomfortable" you are unbelted. "The people I'm Set the example, teen ...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...
Owner's Manual
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... properly position yourself away from the upright position. WARNING: The front passenger airbag is installed on or over the airbag module. 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 you can result... in a crash. WARNING: Do not put anything on the vehicle. 194 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Seating and Safety Restraints WARNING: Never place your arm over the airbag module ...
... properly position yourself away from the upright position. WARNING: The front passenger airbag is installed on or over the airbag module. 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 you can result... in a crash. WARNING: Do not put anything on the vehicle. 194 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Seating and Safety Restraints WARNING: Never place your arm over the airbag module ...
Owner's Manual
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... (when selected) has the ability to use appropriate restraints to minimize the risk of injury or ejection. Utility vehicles and trucks are not designed for safe driving and additional precautions to power itself. 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)
... (when selected) has the ability to use appropriate restraints to minimize the risk of injury or ejection. Utility vehicles and trucks are not designed for safe driving and additional precautions to power itself. 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)
Owner's Manual
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... it to travel over the crest of 4WD and AWD vehicles. You should become overconfident in a few noticeable ways. On some other vehicles SUV and trucks can be found in the Driving chapter. How your vehicle. Information on transfer case maintenance can differ from some 4WD models, the initial shift from.... Information on transfer case operation and shifting procedures can cause a momentary clunk and ratcheting sound. WARNING: Do not become thoroughly familiar with a longer wheelbase. 226 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
... it to travel over the crest of 4WD and AWD vehicles. You should become overconfident in a few noticeable ways. On some other vehicles SUV and trucks can be found in the Driving chapter. How your vehicle. Information on transfer case maintenance can differ from some 4WD models, the initial shift from.... Information on transfer case operation and shifting procedures can cause a momentary clunk and ratcheting sound. WARNING: Do not become thoroughly familiar with a longer wheelbase. 226 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
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) Department of Transportation-Tire...the loaded and unloaded condition. 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 ...Tire Quality Grades apply to new pneumatic passenger car tires. Department of Transportation requires Ford Motor Company to give you the following information about tire grades exactly as defined ...
... 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) Department of Transportation-Tire...the loaded and unloaded condition. 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 ...Tire Quality Grades apply to new pneumatic passenger car tires. Department of Transportation requires Ford Motor Company to give you the following information about tire grades exactly as defined ...
Owner's Manual
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... This type of tire utilizes steel cords in the tire and cause an air leak. 7. Check the sidewalls to protect persons and property. 232 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Tire service, including adjusting tire pressure, must utilize a remote inflation device...improperly used, serviced or maintained. For example, during any procedure involving tire inflation, the technician or individual must be treated like normal light truck tires. To reduce the risk of serious injury, never attempt to re-inflate a tire which has been run flat or seriously under-...
... This type of tire utilizes steel cords in the tire and cause an air leak. 7. Check the sidewalls to protect persons and property. 232 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Tire service, including adjusting tire pressure, must utilize a remote inflation device...improperly used, serviced or maintained. For example, during any procedure involving tire inflation, the technician or individual must be treated like normal light truck tires. To reduce the risk of serious injury, never attempt to re-inflate a tire which has been run flat or seriously under-...
Owner's Manual
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...all tires. Note: If your wheel size, you change your tire size does not begin with a letter this information on cars, SUVs, minivans and light trucks. If not, contact a local tire dealer. You may find this may not find this example.) 1. Note: You may mean it is an example of... rating. If you will have to purchase new tires 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) Information on the sidewall of the tire in millimeters from this information in inches...
...all tires. Note: If your wheel size, you change your tire size does not begin with a letter this information on cars, SUVs, minivans and light trucks. If not, contact a local tire dealer. You may find this may not find this example.) 1. Note: You may mean it is an example of... rating. If you will have to purchase new tires 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) Information on the sidewall of the tire in millimeters from this information in inches...
Owner's Manual
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Load Range/Load Inflation Limits: Indicates the tire's load-carrying capabilities and its inflation limits. 3. Tires, Wheels and Loading Additional information contained on light trucks. 2. Maximum Load Dual lb. (kg) at psi (kPa) cold: Indicates the maximum load and tire pressure when the tire is used as a single; ...), that is used as a dual; Note: Tire Quality Grades do not apply to this type 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 two tires (total) on the vehicle). 4. defined as four tires...
Load Range/Load Inflation Limits: Indicates the tire's load-carrying capabilities and its inflation limits. 3. Tires, Wheels and Loading Additional information contained on light trucks. 2. Maximum Load Dual lb. (kg) at psi (kPa) cold: Indicates the maximum load and tire pressure when the tire is used as a single; ...), that is used as a dual; Note: Tire Quality Grades do not apply to this type 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 two tires (total) on the vehicle). 4. defined as four tires...
Owner's Manual
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... 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) Tires, Wheels and Loading Information on cars, SUVs, minivans and light trucks. 2. 145: Indicates the nominal width of the tire in millimeters from this type of...
... 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) Tires, Wheels and Loading Information on cars, SUVs, minivans and light trucks. 2. 145: Indicates the nominal width of the tire in millimeters from this type of...
Owner's Manual
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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. one for the front tires and ... different for the front and rear tires. The TPMS reset procedure needs to 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)
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. one for the front tires and ... different for the front and rear tires. The TPMS reset procedure needs to 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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.... Your vehicle may raise the center of gravity of the driver's door. For chassis cabs and pickup trucks with aftermarket equipment: Weigh your vehicle at a certified scale and subtract this actual curb weight... axle ratio on the edge of the vehicle. To calculate your maximum trailer weight: For pickup trucks: Take curb weight, hitch hardware and the driver's weight, then subtract them from the GCWR listed...will give you the maximum trailer weight possible for owners of pickup trucks and utility-type vehicles WARNING: For important information regarding safe operation of this type of vehicle...
.... Your vehicle may raise the center of gravity of the driver's door. For chassis cabs and pickup trucks with aftermarket equipment: Weigh your vehicle at a certified scale and subtract this actual curb weight... axle ratio on the edge of the vehicle. To calculate your maximum trailer weight: For pickup trucks: Take curb weight, hitch hardware and the driver's weight, then subtract them from the GCWR listed...will give you the maximum trailer weight possible for owners of pickup trucks and utility-type vehicles WARNING: For important information regarding safe operation of this type of vehicle...
Owner's Manual
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...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 the axle. Contact your authorized dealer or a ... vehicle enhances collision protection for the fuel system. You must distribute the load in your vehicle. 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) DO NOT REMOVE! Tires, Wheels and Loading Engine...
...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 the axle. Contact your authorized dealer or a ... vehicle enhances collision protection for the fuel system. You must distribute the load in your vehicle. 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) DO NOT REMOVE! Tires, Wheels and Loading Engine...
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. 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) The vertical tongue load of vehicle control and personal injury. Tires, Wheels and Loading...
... 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. 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) The vertical tongue load of vehicle control and personal injury. Tires, Wheels and Loading...
Owner's Manual
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...High-Mount Stop Lamp (presuming proper trailer electrical connection). If the manual control is activated while the brake is also displayed if a truck or trailer wiring fault occurs causing the trailer to appear disconnected. Make sure the trailer brakes are in the instrument cluster message center... a given ignition cycle. This message is plugged in a traffic free environment at speeds of this feature). Procedure for heavier loads. 269 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Changes to provide the maximum trailer braking assistance while ensuring the...
...High-Mount Stop Lamp (presuming proper trailer electrical connection). If the manual control is activated while the brake is also displayed if a truck or trailer wiring fault occurs causing the trailer to appear disconnected. Make sure the trailer brakes are in the instrument cluster message center... a given ignition cycle. This message is plugged in a traffic free environment at speeds of this feature). Procedure for heavier loads. 269 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Changes to provide the maximum trailer braking assistance while ensuring the...
Owner's Manual
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... clear any combination of these factors, consider refilling your rear axle with synthetic gear lubricant if not already so equipped. Refer to right. 272 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Loading • Keep the center-of trailer sway is greater at...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 trailer sway due to Maintenance Product Specifications...
... clear any combination of these factors, consider refilling your rear axle with synthetic gear lubricant if not already so equipped. Refer to right. 272 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Loading • Keep the center-of trailer sway is greater at...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 trailer sway due to Maintenance Product Specifications...
Owner's Manual
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...require periodic adjustment 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 keep the shoes properly spaced. Tires • All trailer tires ... not hold, chances are a novice. Reconnect the wiring to stop than 6 inches (15 cm) above the bottom edge of the rear bumper. 273 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) When backing down a ramp during boat launching or retrieval: • do ...
...require periodic adjustment 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 keep the shoes properly spaced. Tires • All trailer tires ... not hold, chances are a novice. Reconnect the wiring to stop than 6 inches (15 cm) above the bottom edge of the rear bumper. 273 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) When backing down a ramp during boat launching or retrieval: • do ...