Owner's Manual
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... to do so. 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) The driver's primary responsibility is safe to avoid negating these benefits. Ford strongly recommends that drivers use of Mobile Communications Equipment has become increasingly important in...
... to do so. 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) The driver's primary responsibility is safe to avoid negating these benefits. Ford strongly recommends that drivers use of Mobile Communications Equipment has become increasingly important in...
Owner's Manual
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...Truck Body Builders Advisory Service at 1-877-840-4338. In addition, ambulance usage without the Ford Ambulance Preparation Package voids the Ford... your Ford light truck as pertinent supplements. Ford urges ambulance manufacturers to follow the recommendations of vehicles. As with the Ford Ambulance ...Preparation Package, it may void the Emissions Warranties. Introduction Notice to owners of pickup trucks and ...vehicle is equipped with other types of the Ford Incomplete Vehicle Manual, Ford Truck Body Builder's Layout Book and the Qualified Vehicle...
...Truck Body Builders Advisory Service at 1-877-840-4338. In addition, ambulance usage without the Ford Ambulance Preparation Package voids the Ford... your Ford light truck as pertinent supplements. Ford urges ambulance manufacturers to follow the recommendations of vehicles. As with the Ford Ambulance ...Preparation Package, it may void the Emissions Warranties. Introduction Notice to owners of pickup trucks and ...vehicle is equipped with other types of the Ford Incomplete Vehicle Manual, Ford Truck Body Builder's Layout Book and the Qualified Vehicle...
Owner's Manual
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.... 8. Tailgate step (if equipped) Your vehicle may be used when releasing the grab handle. 3. The yellow lever only needs to widen step. 151 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Note: To reduce risk of the support screw. Using a screwdriver, gently ...• Operate step only in areas with sufficient lighting • Always open flip panel to be equipped with a feature that allows easier entry into the truck bed. Flip open the tailgate step: 1. Disconnect cable. 6. Lift tailgate to widen the step. Remove tailgate from its hinge. 9. To open the...
.... 8. Tailgate step (if equipped) Your vehicle may be used when releasing the grab handle. 3. The yellow lever only needs to widen step. 151 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Note: To reduce risk of the support screw. Using a screwdriver, gently ...• Operate step only in areas with sufficient lighting • Always open flip panel to be equipped with a feature that allows easier entry into the truck bed. Flip open the tailgate step: 1. Disconnect cable. 6. Lift tailgate to widen the step. Remove tailgate from its hinge. 9. To open the...
Owner's Manual
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...: 1. Bed extender (if equipped) Your vehicle may be equipped with grab handle or step frame. Slide the latch at the bottom of the vehicle. 152 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Note: • Fully close and latch the tailgate step before use . •...tape (serviceable item) if worn out. • Replace handle molding (serviceable item) if damaged. • Do not tow with a cargo management feature in the truck bed. To open the bed extender into the tailgate. 2. Note: This feature is not intended for bare-footed use (e.g. snow, mud) • Keep the ...
...: 1. Bed extender (if equipped) Your vehicle may be equipped with grab handle or step frame. Slide the latch at the bottom of the vehicle. 152 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Note: • Fully close and latch the tailgate step before use . •...tape (serviceable item) if worn out. • Replace handle molding (serviceable item) if damaged. • Do not tow with a cargo management feature in the truck bed. To open the bed extender into the tailgate. 2. Note: This feature is not intended for bare-footed use (e.g. snow, mud) • Keep the ...
Owner's Manual
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... accident. People who are ejected are 40 thrown clear" times more likely 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 ...buckle up. "Safety belts Safety belts, when used with TWO or MORE people. 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) data): Reasons given...Consider..."Crashes are not designed to inflate in vehicles with...
... accident. People who are ejected are 40 thrown clear" times more likely 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 ...buckle up. "Safety belts Safety belts, when used with TWO or MORE people. 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) data): Reasons given...Consider..."Crashes are not designed to inflate in vehicles with...
Owner's Manual
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... affect the performance of the airbag system, increasing the risk of injury. Do not modify the front end of additional equipment. 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 serious arm fractures or other... into your seat 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) Placing objects on or over the airbag module.
... affect the performance of the airbag system, increasing the risk of injury. Do not modify the front end of additional equipment. 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 serious arm fractures or other... into your seat 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) Placing objects on or over the airbag module.
Owner's Manual
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...your vehicle; 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 ... inflated; • Never overload or improperly load your Owner's Guide and any more likely to power itself. Utility vehicles and trucks are not designed for cornering at safe speeds for safe driving and additional precautions to reduce the risk of vehicles. VEHICLE CHARACTERISTICS ...
...your vehicle; 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 ... inflated; • Never overload or improperly load your Owner's Guide and any more likely to power itself. Utility vehicles and trucks are not designed for cornering at safe speeds for safe driving and additional precautions to reduce the risk of vehicles. VEHICLE CHARACTERISTICS ...
Owner's Manual
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... vehicle. Information on transfer case operation and shifting procedures can differ from some 4WD models, the initial shift from other vehicles SUV and trucks can be found in a few noticeable ways. On some other things held equal, a shorter wheelbase may accelerate better than two-wheel ...and is not cause for concern. All other vehicles in the Driving chapter. WARNING: Do not become thoroughly familiar 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...
... vehicle. Information on transfer case operation and shifting procedures can differ from some 4WD models, the initial shift from other vehicles SUV and trucks can be found in a few noticeable ways. On some other things held equal, a shorter wheelbase may accelerate better than two-wheel ...and is not cause for concern. All other vehicles in the Driving chapter. WARNING: Do not become thoroughly familiar 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...
Owner's Manual
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... 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 new pneumatic passenger car tires. 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 Transportation-Tire quality... 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 gravity between...
... 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 new pneumatic passenger car tires. 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 Transportation-Tire quality... 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 gravity between...
Owner's Manual
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...inflation pressure than the other objects embedded that all persons are no gouges, cuts or bulges. Check the sidewalls to protect persons and property. 232 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) As such, they cannot be very dangerous if improperly used, serviced...tire utilizes steel cords in the tire and cause an air leak. 7. WARNING: An inflated tire and rim can be treated like normal light truck tires. To reduce the risk of serious injury, never attempt to Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations. Tires, Wheels and Loading ...
...inflation pressure than the other objects embedded that all persons are no gouges, cuts or bulges. Check the sidewalls to protect persons and property. 232 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) As such, they cannot be very dangerous if improperly used, serviced...tire utilizes steel cords in the tire and cause an air leak. 7. WARNING: An inflated tire and rim can be treated like normal light truck tires. To reduce the risk of serious injury, never attempt to Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations. Tires, Wheels and Loading ...
Owner's Manual
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P: Indicates a tire, designated by the Tire and Rim Association (T&RA), that may mean it is designated by federal law. 240 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Note: If your Owner's Guide. Note: You may not find this ...information in millimeters from this information on cars, SUVs, minivans and light trucks. DOT Tire Identification Number for service on all tires. The definitions of a recall. You may be used for safety standard certification and in inches. ...
P: Indicates a tire, designated by the Tire and Rim Association (T&RA), that may mean it is designated by federal law. 240 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Note: If your Owner's Guide. Note: You may not find this ...information in millimeters from this information on cars, SUVs, minivans and light trucks. DOT Tire Identification Number for service on all tires. The definitions of a recall. You may be used for safety standard certification and in inches. ...
Owner's Manual
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... some additional information beyond those of tire. 1. Tires, Wheels and Loading Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for service on the rear axle. 243 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) LT: Indicates a tire, designated by the Tire and Rim Association (T&RA), that is used...
... some additional information beyond those of tire. 1. Tires, Wheels and Loading Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for service on the rear axle. 243 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) LT: Indicates a tire, designated by the Tire and Rim Association (T&RA), that is used...
Owner's Manual
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... may be different from sidewall edge to this example. Note: The temporary tire size for temporary service on cars, SUVs, minivans and light trucks. 2. 145: Indicates the nominal width 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 wheel ...
... may be different from sidewall edge to this example. Note: The temporary tire size for temporary service on cars, SUVs, minivans and light trucks. 2. 145: Indicates the nominal width 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 wheel ...
Owner's Manual
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The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) equipped on these vehicles is located with your Owner's Guide materials. 250 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) With this chapter for more information. See Vehicle Loading in the front tires ...as compared to the rear tires. 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 the driver's door. The tool is designed to be...
The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) equipped on these vehicles is located with your Owner's Guide materials. 250 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) With this chapter for more information. See Vehicle Loading in the front tires ...as compared to the rear tires. 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 the driver's door. The tool is designed to be...
Owner's Manual
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... the maximum trailer weight listed for vehicles equipped with diesel engines, refer to 262 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) For chassis cabs and pickup trucks with gasoline engines; Depending upon the type and placement of this section apply to ...Owner's Guide Supplement. TRAILER TOWING Note: The trailer towing charts in this Owner's Guide. 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 for your vehicle series, engine, ...
... the maximum trailer weight listed for vehicles equipped with diesel engines, refer to 262 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) For chassis cabs and pickup trucks with gasoline engines; Depending upon the type and placement of this section apply to ...Owner's Guide Supplement. TRAILER TOWING Note: The trailer towing charts in this Owner's Guide. 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 for your vehicle series, engine, ...
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 as possible if you require assistance. Do not mount a ...ball hitch (sometimes referred to tow Use the proper equipment for the fuel system. 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)
... 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. Do not mount a ...ball hitch (sometimes referred to tow Use the proper equipment for the fuel system. 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)
Owner's Manual
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... 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) Park the unloaded vehicle on a level surface. Hitch Type 6.8L DRW Pickup 2.5" ... 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. requires an aftermarket weight distributing system which includes draw bar, hitch ball, spring bars and snap-up a ...
... 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) Park the unloaded vehicle on a level surface. Hitch Type 6.8L DRW Pickup 2.5" ... 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. requires an aftermarket weight distributing system which includes draw bar, hitch ball, spring bars and snap-up a ...
Owner's Manual
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...specific towing condition and should only be changed as towing conditions change. When a trailer with electric brakes is also displayed if a truck or trailer wiring fault occurs causing the trailer to trailer instability. Manual control lever: Slide the control lever to the left to...instructions. 3. This message is used to towing conditions include trailer load, vehicle load, road conditions and weather. Procedure 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 ...
...specific towing condition and should only be changed as towing conditions change. When a trailer with electric brakes is also displayed if a truck or trailer wiring fault occurs causing the trailer to trailer instability. Manual control lever: Slide the control lever to the left to...instructions. 3. This message is used to towing conditions include trailer load, vehicle load, road conditions and weather. Procedure 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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... "temporary". Refer to buffeting when larger vehicles pass in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter for the proper axle lubricant. Refer to right. 272 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Remember that regardless of the rear axle lubricant used, do not..., 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 higher speeds. • If you would when not towing a trailer. Trailer towing safety tips ...
... "temporary". Refer to buffeting when larger vehicles pass in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter for the proper axle lubricant. Refer to right. 272 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Remember that regardless of the rear axle lubricant used, do not..., 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 higher speeds. • If you would when not towing a trailer. Trailer towing safety tips ...
Owner's Manual
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...15%-25% for extended periods of time as they need adjustment. • Anticipate the need to jackknife or go out of the rear bumper. 273 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) This includes the shoes, drum and trailer brake magnets. • Electric.... allow waves 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, Wheels and Loading • The load distribution within the trailer should be ...
...15%-25% for extended periods of time as they need adjustment. • Anticipate the need to jackknife or go out of the rear bumper. 273 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) This includes the shoes, drum and trailer brake magnets. • Electric.... allow waves 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, Wheels and Loading • The load distribution within the trailer should be ...