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... Anti-theft system 155 155 155 168 Seating and Safety Restraints Seating Safety restraints Airbags Child restraints 172 172 181 193 202 Tires, Wheels and Loading Tire information Tire inflation Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Vehicle loading Trailer towing Trailer brake controller-integrated Recreational towing 225 227 230 245 256 262 267 ...275 275 280 282 285 292 294 Roadside Emergencies Getting roadside assistance Hazard flasher control Fuel pump shut-off switch Fuses and relays Changing tires Wheel lug nut torque Jump starting Wrecker towing 2 315 315 316 317 318 327 342 343 348...
... Anti-theft system 155 155 155 168 Seating and Safety Restraints Seating Safety restraints Airbags Child restraints 172 172 181 193 202 Tires, Wheels and Loading Tire information Tire inflation Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Vehicle loading Trailer towing Trailer brake controller-integrated Recreational towing 225 227 230 245 256 262 267 ...275 275 280 282 285 292 294 Roadside Emergencies Getting roadside assistance Hazard flasher control Fuel pump shut-off switch Fuses and relays Changing tires Wheel lug nut torque Jump starting Wrecker towing 2 315 315 316 317 318 327 342 343 348...
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... not covered by your speed frequently in oils since these additives may apply for service or vehicle end of life disposal. Drive your Owner's Guide. 6 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE Your vehicle does not need an extensive break-in . Do... to Trailer towing in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter for the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) of new vehicle operation. See Engine oil in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. Try not to break in .
... not covered by your speed frequently in oils since these additives may apply for service or vehicle end of life disposal. Drive your Owner's Guide. 6 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE Your vehicle does not need an extensive break-in . Do... to Trailer towing in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter for the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) of new vehicle operation. See Engine oil in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. Try not to break in .
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Introduction Vehicle Symbol Glossary Power Windows Front/Rear Child Safety Door Lock/Unlock Panic Alarm Engine Coolant Power Window Lockout Interior Luggage Compartment Release Engine Oil Engine Coolant Temperature Battery Do Not Open When Hot Avoid Smoking, Flames, or Sparks Explosive Gas Battery Acid Fan Warning Maintain Correct Fluid Level Engine Air Filter Jack MAX MIN Power Steering Fluid Service Engine Soon Passenger Compartment Air Filter Check Fuel Cap Low Tire Pressure Warning 13 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Introduction Vehicle Symbol Glossary Power Windows Front/Rear Child Safety Door Lock/Unlock Panic Alarm Engine Coolant Power Window Lockout Interior Luggage Compartment Release Engine Oil Engine Coolant Temperature Battery Do Not Open When Hot Avoid Smoking, Flames, or Sparks Explosive Gas Battery Acid Fan Warning Maintain Correct Fluid Level Engine Air Filter Jack MAX MIN Power Steering Fluid Service Engine Soon Passenger Compartment Air Filter Check Fuel Cap Low Tire Pressure Warning 13 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
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... ignition is running, there may be checked. If the light remains on at start up or while driving, the tire pressure should be a malfunction with the electrical system or a related component. 17 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) When the ignition is first turned to... pressure falls below the normal range. If the light does not turn on , the light will sound when there is not charging properly. Low tire pressure warning (if equipped): Illuminates when your authorized dealer. If it stays on while the engine is turned to on, continues to flash or ...
... ignition is running, there may be checked. If the light remains on at start up or while driving, the tire pressure should be a malfunction with the electrical system or a related component. 17 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) When the ignition is first turned to... pressure falls below the normal range. If the light does not turn on , the light will sound when there is not charging properly. Low tire pressure warning (if equipped): Illuminates when your authorized dealer. If it stays on while the engine is turned to on, continues to flash or ...
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...fault on trailer (if equipped) Trailer brake module fault (if equipped) Trailer disconnected (if equipped) Brake fluid level low Low tire pressure (if equipped) Tire monitor fault (if equipped) Tire sensor fault (if equipped) Status Warning returns after the ignition key is still present. This acts as a reminder that have...if the condition is turned from the reset. • They will reappear on the next ignition key-cycle if the condition still exists. 132 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Warning can be cleared by pressing the SELECT/RESET button and ...
...fault on trailer (if equipped) Trailer brake module fault (if equipped) Trailer disconnected (if equipped) Brake fluid level low Low tire pressure (if equipped) Tire monitor fault (if equipped) Tire sensor fault (if equipped) Status Warning returns after the ignition key is still present. This acts as a reminder that have...if the condition is turned from the reset. • They will reappear on the next ignition key-cycle if the condition still exists. 132 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Warning can be cleared by pressing the SELECT/RESET button and ...
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...DOOR AJAR - Displayed when the rear right door is low and the brake system should be inspected immediately. Refer to Brake fluid in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. XXX MILES TO E FUEL LEVEL LOW - Displayed as possible. BRAKE FLUID LEVEL LOW - Indicates the brake fluid... and 6.4 Liter Power Stroke Direct Injection Turbo Diesel Owner's Guide Supplement. 134 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) If the warning stays on or continues to Inflating Your Tires in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. TRAILER BRAKE MODULE FAULT (if equipped) - ...
...DOOR AJAR - Displayed when the rear right door is low and the brake system should be inspected immediately. Refer to Brake fluid in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. XXX MILES TO E FUEL LEVEL LOW - Displayed as possible. BRAKE FLUID LEVEL LOW - Indicates the brake fluid... and 6.4 Liter Power Stroke Direct Injection Turbo Diesel Owner's Guide Supplement. 134 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) If the warning stays on or continues to Inflating Your Tires in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. TRAILER BRAKE MODULE FAULT (if equipped) - ...
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... condition is turned from the reset. • They will not reappear until an ignition off to on the Tire sensor fault (if equipped) next ignition key-cycle if the condition still exists. 145 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Warning returns after 10 minutes if condition... from off -on trailer (if equipped) Trailer brake module fault (if equipped) Trailer connected (if equipped) Trailer disconnected (if equipped) Brake fluid level low Low tire pressure (if equipped) Status Warning returns after the ignition key is still present.
... condition is turned from the reset. • They will not reappear until an ignition off to on the Tire sensor fault (if equipped) next ignition key-cycle if the condition still exists. 145 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Warning returns after 10 minutes if condition... from off -on trailer (if equipped) Trailer brake module fault (if equipped) Trailer connected (if equipped) Trailer disconnected (if equipped) Brake fluid level low Low tire pressure (if equipped) Status Warning returns after the ignition key is still present.
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... is sensed during a given ignition cycle. Refer to Trailer towing in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. Refer to Trailer towing in your spare tire is malfunctioning, or your 6.0 and 6.4 Liter Power Stroke Direct Injection Turbo Diesel Owner's Guide Supplement. 147 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus...
... is sensed during a given ignition cycle. Refer to Trailer towing in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. Refer to Trailer towing in your spare tire is malfunctioning, or your 6.0 and 6.4 Liter Power Stroke Direct Injection Turbo Diesel Owner's Guide Supplement. 147 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus...
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Place the tailgate harness out of the vehicle near the spare tire. 2. Tailgate removal Your tailgate is removable to unlock. Partially lower tailgate and carefully feed tailgate harness up through 3 before removing the tailgate. 1. Driver Controls TAILGATE ... under the pickup box. 3. Before removal of the tailgate, locate and disconnect the tailgate in -line RCS connector that remains under the pickup box. 150 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Note: If equipped with a tailgate lock designed to help prevent theft of the tailgate...
Place the tailgate harness out of the vehicle near the spare tire. 2. Tailgate removal Your tailgate is removable to unlock. Partially lower tailgate and carefully feed tailgate harness up through 3 before removing the tailgate. 1. Driver Controls TAILGATE ... under the pickup box. 3. Before removal of the tailgate, locate and disconnect the tailgate in -line RCS connector that remains under the pickup box. 150 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Note: If equipped with a tailgate lock designed to help prevent theft of the tailgate...
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...death from a rollover or other types of injury or ejection. WARNING: In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is properly restrained. 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) All occupants must wear seat belts and children/infants must :...
...death from a rollover or other types of injury or ejection. WARNING: In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is properly restrained. 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) All occupants must wear seat belts and children/infants must :...
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... found in the Driving chapter. Tires, Wheels and Loading Power is supplied to all four wheels through a transfer case or power transfer unit. 4WD vehicles allow it to travel over the crest of 4WD and AWD vehicles. WARNING: Do not become thoroughly familiar with a longer wheelbase. 226 2009 F-250/350/450/550...
... found in the Driving chapter. Tires, Wheels and Loading Power is supplied to all four wheels through a transfer case or power transfer unit. 4WD vehicles allow it to travel over the crest of 4WD and AWD vehicles. WARNING: Do not become thoroughly familiar with a longer wheelbase. 226 2009 F-250/350/450/550...
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... 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 to give you the following information about tire grades exactly as defined in Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations Part... 575.104(c)(2). Department of Transportation requires Ford Motor Company to new pneumatic passenger car tires. Tires, Wheels and Loading • Narrower - 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...
... 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 to give you the following information about tire grades exactly as defined in Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations Part... 575.104(c)(2). Department of Transportation requires Ford Motor Company to new pneumatic passenger car tires. Tires, Wheels and Loading • Narrower - 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...
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...Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 139. WARNING: The traction grade assigned to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure. 228 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Sustained high temperature ...can cause the material of the tire to this tire is established for a tire that is based on straight-ahead braking traction...
...Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 139. WARNING: The traction grade assigned to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure. 228 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Sustained high temperature ...can cause the material of the tire to this tire is established for a tire that is based on straight-ahead braking traction...
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... beyond this pressure will not increase the tire's load carrying capability. • Extra load: A class of manufacture. Tires, Wheels and Loading TIRES Tires are seated. 229 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Increasing the inflation pressure beyond this pressure will not increase the tire's load carrying capability. • kPa: Kilopascal...
... beyond this pressure will not increase the tire's load carrying capability. • Extra load: A class of manufacture. Tires, Wheels and Loading TIRES Tires are seated. 229 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Increasing the inflation pressure beyond this pressure will not increase the tire's load carrying capability. • kPa: Kilopascal...
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... a condition known as automatic service station gauges may result from significant 230 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Ford recommends the use a tire gauge to the tire. Note: Do not reduce tire pressure to the inflation pressure recommended by Ford, your vehicle handles. Every day before long trips, inspect each...
... a condition known as automatic service station gauges may result from significant 230 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Ford recommends the use a tire gauge to the tire. Note: Do not reduce tire pressure to the inflation pressure recommended by Ford, your vehicle handles. Every day before long trips, inspect each...
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... can cause a corresponding drop of the driver's door. A 10°F (6°C) temperature drop can be found on the metal stem in your tire gauge. 4. Check your tire pressures frequently and adjust them to increase above recommended cold pressures. To check the pressure in the center of the... speed decreases. In the event that your tire(s), check and record the tire pressure first and add the appropriate air pressure when you have to drive a distance to the pump. Note: If you get to get air for each tire, including the spare. 231 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide...
... can cause a corresponding drop of the driver's door. A 10°F (6°C) temperature drop can be found on the metal stem in your tire gauge. 4. Check your tire pressures frequently and adjust them to increase above recommended cold pressures. To check the pressure in the center of the... speed decreases. In the event that your tire(s), check and record the tire pressure first and add the appropriate air pressure when you have to drive a distance to the pump. Note: If you get to get air for each tire, including the spare. 231 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide...
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..., supervised and equipped according to protect persons and property. 232 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) For Full Size and Dissimilar spare tires (see the Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information section for inspection. Visually inspect the tires to make sure there are no gouges, cuts or bulges. For...
..., supervised and equipped according to protect persons and property. 232 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) For Full Size and Dissimilar spare tires (see the Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information section for inspection. Visually inspect the tires to make sure there are no gouges, cuts or bulges. For...
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...in the illustration. For your tires Periodically inspect the tire treads for uneven or excessive wear and remove objects such as indicated in case it needs to blow out or fail. 233 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Also inspect the tire sidewalls for holes or cuts ...that may permit air leakage from the tire and make necessary repairs. Tires, Wheels and Loading WARNING: Stay out of damage or ...
...in the illustration. For your tires Periodically inspect the tire treads for uneven or excessive wear and remove objects such as indicated in case it needs to blow out or fail. 233 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Also inspect the tire sidewalls for holes or cuts ...that may permit air leakage from the tire and make necessary repairs. Tires, Wheels and Loading WARNING: Stay out of damage or ...
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... frequent high loading conditions can accelerate the aging process and may require tires to be replaced more of the following conditions exist: Tire wear When the tread is worn down to aging even if it has not been used. 234 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) ...You should be replaced after six years due to the same height as these "wear bars", the tire is also recommended. Tires, Wheels and Loading Improper or inadequate vehicle maintenance can...
... frequent high loading conditions can accelerate the aging process and may require tires to be replaced more of the following conditions exist: Tire wear When the tread is worn down to aging even if it has not been used. 234 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) ...You should be replaced after six years due to the same height as these "wear bars", the tire is also recommended. Tires, Wheels and Loading Improper or inadequate vehicle maintenance can...
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... code and the last four numbers represent the week and year the tire was built. If you should contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. 235 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) For example, 2501 means the 25th week of 1997... and describes the fundamental characteristics of all -terrain) as those originally provided by Ford can affect the safety and performance of your authorized dealer as soon as possible. and Canada Federal regulations require tire manufacturers to four digits. The numbers in an increased risk of loss of any...
... code and the last four numbers represent the week and year the tire was built. If you should contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. 235 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) For example, 2501 means the 25th week of 1997... and describes the fundamental characteristics of all -terrain) as those originally provided by Ford can affect the safety and performance of your authorized dealer as soon as possible. and Canada Federal regulations require tire manufacturers to four digits. The numbers in an increased risk of loss of any...