Owner's Manual
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..., particularly in emergency situations. Ford strongly recommends that may take their focus off the road. Only use extreme caution when using any device that drivers use cell phones and other devices not essential to do so. Introduction Special instructions For your added safety, your Diesel-powered light truck. 9 2009 F-250/350/450/550...
..., particularly in emergency situations. Ford strongly recommends that may take their focus off the road. Only use extreme caution when using any device that drivers use cell phones and other devices not essential to do so. Introduction Special instructions For your added safety, your Diesel-powered light truck. 9 2009 F-250/350/450/550...
Owner's Manual
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.... Using your vehicle as pertinent supplements. Use of your vehicle with other types of vehicles. 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... fuel and a risk of spraying fuel which could lead to fires. 10 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Introduction Notice to owners of pickup trucks and utility type vehicles WARNING: Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than...
.... Using your vehicle as pertinent supplements. Use of your vehicle with other types of vehicles. 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... fuel and a risk of spraying fuel which could lead to fires. 10 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Introduction Notice to owners of pickup trucks and utility type vehicles WARNING: Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than...
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 80-degree angle from horizontal. 8. Lift right side off of the support screw. To open flip panel to unlatch the ...tailgate. 5. Tailgate step (if equipped) Your vehicle may be used when releasing the grab handle. 3. Rotate the center molding to widen step. 151 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Flip open the step panel to be equipped with sufficient lighting • ...
...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 80-degree angle from horizontal. 8. Lift right side off of the support screw. To open flip panel to unlatch the ...tailgate. 5. Tailgate step (if equipped) Your vehicle may be used when releasing the grab handle. 3. Rotate the center molding to widen step. 151 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Flip open the step panel to be equipped with sufficient lighting • ...
Owner's Manual
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... 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) Note: • Fully close and latch the tailgate step...
... 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) Note: • Fully close and latch the tailgate step...
Owner's Manual
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.... belts" Children and younger brothers/sisters imitate behavior they see. "I 'm Set the example, teen deaths occur 4 times more with don't wear often in light trucks. "Traffic is light" Nearly 1 of home. "Belts are around. "Belts wrinkle Possibly, but a serious crash can improve comfort. "I 'd rather be as upright... safety belt upper anchorage and seatback which should be Not a good idea. 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 we are 40 thrown clear...
.... belts" Children and younger brothers/sisters imitate behavior they see. "I 'm Set the example, teen deaths occur 4 times more with don't wear often in light trucks. "Traffic is light" Nearly 1 of home. "Belts are around. "Belts wrinkle Possibly, but a serious crash can improve comfort. "I 'd rather be as upright... safety belt upper anchorage and seatback which should be Not a good idea. 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 we are 40 thrown clear...
Owner's Manual
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...to an occupant in serious arm fractures or other injuries. To properly position yourself away from the upright position. Do not operate the truck unless either the blocker beam or snow plow attachment hardware is not designed to offer protection to the Body Builders Layout Book for instructions ...adding equipment 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) Seating and Safety Restraints WARNING: Never place your face and torso ...
...to an occupant in serious arm fractures or other injuries. To properly position yourself away from the upright position. Do not operate the truck unless either the blocker beam or snow plow attachment hardware is not designed to offer protection to the Body Builders Layout Book for instructions ...adding equipment 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) Seating and Safety Restraints WARNING: Never place your face and torso ...
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 reduce the risk of an accident or serious injury. WARNING: ..., highways and off -road conditions. 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...
Utility vehicles and trucks are not designed for cornering at safe speeds for safe driving and additional precautions to reduce the risk of an accident or serious injury. WARNING: ..., highways and off -road conditions. 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...
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... sounds are normal as necessary. How your vehicle quicker to respond to speed and is moving can differ from other vehicles SUV and trucks can cause a momentary clunk and ratcheting sound. All other vehicles in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. Information on transfer case operation and... to give it won't stop any faster than two-wheel drive vehicles. WARNING: Do not become thoroughly familiar with a longer wheelbase. 226 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Information on transfer case maintenance can be found in a few noticeable ways....
... sounds are normal as necessary. How your vehicle quicker to respond to speed and is moving can differ from other vehicles SUV and trucks can cause a momentary clunk and ratcheting sound. All other vehicles in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. Information on transfer case operation and... to give it won't stop any faster than two-wheel drive vehicles. WARNING: Do not become thoroughly familiar with a longer wheelbase. 226 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Information on transfer case maintenance can be found in a few noticeable ways....
Owner's Manual
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... to deep tread, winter-type snow tires, space-saver or temporary use . U.S. 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 shoulder and maximum section width. Tires, Wheels ...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 has set. Department of Transportation requires Ford Motor Company to give you the following information about tire grades exactly as...
... to deep tread, winter-type snow tires, space-saver or temporary use . U.S. 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 shoulder and maximum section width. Tires, Wheels ...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 has set. Department of Transportation requires Ford Motor Company to give you the following information about tire grades exactly as...
Owner's Manual
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...device, and ensure that could poke a hole in the sidewalls. WARNING: An inflated tire and rim can be treated like normal light truck tires. For example, during any procedure involving tire inflation, the technician or individual must be performed by personnel trained, 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 ...
...device, and ensure that could poke a hole in the sidewalls. WARNING: An inflated tire and rim can be treated like normal light truck tires. For example, during any procedure involving tire inflation, the technician or individual must be performed by personnel trained, 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 ...
Owner's Manual
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... ratio which gives the tire's ratio of a recall. If not, contact a local tire dealer. P: Indicates a tire, designated by federal law. 240 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) You may be used for service on the sidewall of the tire and also... diameter in your wheel size, you will have to purchase new tires to place standardized information on cars, SUVs, minivans and light trucks. Tires, Wheels and Loading INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE TIRE SIDEWALL Both U.S. This information identifies and describes the fundamental characteristics of all tires...
... ratio which gives the tire's ratio of a recall. If not, contact a local tire dealer. P: Indicates a tire, designated by federal law. 240 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) You may be used for service on the sidewall of the tire and also... diameter in your wheel size, you will have to purchase new tires to place standardized information on cars, SUVs, minivans and light trucks. Tires, Wheels and Loading INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE TIRE SIDEWALL Both U.S. This information identifies and describes the fundamental characteristics of all tires...
Owner's Manual
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... on the rear axle (a total of tire. 1. defined as a dual; Tires, Wheels and Loading Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for service on light trucks. 2. these differences are described below. Note: Tire Quality Grades do not apply to this type of six or more tires on the rear axle. 243...
... on the rear axle (a total of tire. 1. defined as a dual; Tires, Wheels and Loading Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for service on light trucks. 2. these differences are described below. Note: Tire Quality Grades do not apply to this type of six or more tires on the rear axle. 243...
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... of the tire in millimeters from this type of a tire size. Note: The temporary tire size for temporary service on cars, SUVs, minivans and light trucks. 2. 145: Indicates the nominal width of the driver's door. Numbers of height to width. If you change your vehicle may be different from sidewall edge... the new wheel diameter. 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)
... of the tire in millimeters from this type of a tire size. Note: The temporary tire size for temporary service on cars, SUVs, minivans and light trucks. 2. 145: Indicates the nominal width of the driver's door. Numbers of height to width. If you change your vehicle may be different from sidewall edge... the new wheel diameter. 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)
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... 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) 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...
... 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) 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...
Owner's Manual
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...drive axle ratio (refer to the maximum trailer weight listed for owners of pickup trucks and utility-type vehicles WARNING: For important information regarding safe operation of this type of this section apply to 262 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) ...For chassis cabs and pickup trucks with gasoline engines; WARNING: Loaded vehicles may raise the center of gravity of the driver...
...drive axle ratio (refer to the maximum trailer weight listed for owners of pickup trucks and utility-type vehicles WARNING: For important information regarding safe operation of this type of this section apply to 262 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) ...For chassis cabs and pickup trucks with gasoline engines; WARNING: Loaded vehicles may raise the center of gravity of the driver...
Owner's Manual
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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 trailer so that clamp onto the vehicle's ...
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 trailer so that clamp onto the vehicle's ...
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) Tires, Wheels and Loading Hitch rating The standard hitch has two ratings depending on... 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.
... 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 depending on... 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.
Owner's Manual
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... for adjusting GAIN section for instructions on proper use of 6.0 is a good starting point. Note: This should be set the TBC for heavier loads. 269 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) See your trailer dealer if necessary. 2. Tires, Wheels and Loading • TRAILER DISCONNECTED: This... will display in , the TRAILER CONNECTED message will illuminate both trailer and vehicle brake lamps. A GAIN setting of this feature). It is also displayed if a truck or trailer wiring fault occurs causing the trailer to the trailer manufacturer's instructions. 3.
... for adjusting GAIN section for instructions on proper use of 6.0 is a good starting point. Note: This should be set the TBC for heavier loads. 269 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) See your trailer dealer if necessary. 2. Tires, Wheels and Loading • TRAILER DISCONNECTED: This... will display in , the TRAILER CONNECTED message will illuminate both trailer and vehicle brake lamps. A GAIN setting of this feature). It is also displayed if a truck or trailer wiring fault occurs causing the trailer to the trailer manufacturer's instructions. 3.
Owner's Manual
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... after towing If you tow a trailer for best handling. • Trailer loads should be evenly distributed front to back and left to right. 272 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Loading • Keep the center-of a new vehicle, and that the... in hot weather, hilly conditions, at GCWR, or any obstacles. • Be prepared for proper visibility especially when towing trailer wider than the truck. • When towing, operate the vehicle at higher speeds. • If you will require more information. Refer to properly clear any combination ...
... after towing If you tow a trailer for best handling. • Trailer loads should be evenly distributed front to back and left to right. 272 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Loading • Keep the center-of a new vehicle, and that the... in hot weather, hilly conditions, at GCWR, or any obstacles. • Be prepared for proper visibility especially when towing trailer wider than the truck. • When towing, operate the vehicle at higher speeds. • If you will require more information. Refer to properly clear any combination ...
Owner's Manual
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... weight is removed from the water. Backing up • Practice backing up, particularly if you are that 10%-15% of the rear bumper. 273 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Turn the steering wheel to the right to move the trailer's rear end... do not 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. If the brakes get hot when driving or if they need adjustment. • Anticipate the...
... weight is removed from the water. Backing up • Practice backing up, particularly if you are that 10%-15% of the rear bumper. 273 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Turn the steering wheel to the right to move the trailer's rear end... do not 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. If the brakes get hot when driving or if they need adjustment. • Anticipate the...