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... 357 367 369 372 375 377 383 402 404 405 409 Accessories Index 412 414 All rights reserved. Ford may change the contents without notice and without written authorization from Ford Motor Company. Copyright © 2009 Ford Motor Company 3 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Table of Contents Customer Assistance Reporting...
... 357 367 369 372 375 377 383 402 404 405 409 Accessories Index 412 414 All rights reserved. Ford may change the contents without notice and without written authorization from Ford Motor Company. Copyright © 2009 Ford Motor Company 3 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Table of Contents Customer Assistance Reporting...
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...Guide when reselling the vehicle. The more information on Ford Motor Company and its products visit the following website: • In the United States: www.ford.com • In Canada: www.ford.ca • In Australia: www.ford.com.au • In Mexico: www.ford.com.mx Additional owner information is an integral part ...The switch can also be activated through sudden vibration (e.g. Furthermore, due to printing cycles it . It is given in the Roadside Emergencies chapter. 4 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) For more you know and understand about your new...
...Guide when reselling the vehicle. The more information on Ford Motor Company and its products visit the following website: • In the United States: www.ford.com • In Canada: www.ford.ca • In Australia: www.ford.com.au • In Mexico: www.ford.com.mx Additional owner information is an integral part ...The switch can also be activated through sudden vibration (e.g. Furthermore, due to printing cycles it . It is given in the Roadside Emergencies chapter. 4 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) For more you know and understand about your new...
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... your vehicle. The modules may access vehicle diagnostic information through a direct connection to properly diagnose and service your vehicle, Ford Motor Company, Ford of Canada, and service and repair facilities may record information about your vehicle. This potentially includes information about the performance ... the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or the brake pedal; • how fast the vehicle was positioning the steering wheel. 7 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) For U.S. Introduction Service Data Recording Service data recorders in ...
... your vehicle. The modules may access vehicle diagnostic information through a direct connection to properly diagnose and service your vehicle, Ford Motor Company, Ford of Canada, and service and repair facilities may record information about your vehicle. This potentially includes information about the performance ... the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or the brake pedal; • how fast the vehicle was positioning the steering wheel. 7 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) For U.S. Introduction Service Data Recording Service data recorders in ...
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...'s memory even if the modification is enabled (set ON), 911 Assist may seek to access the information independently of Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada do not access event data recorder information without obtaining consent, unless pursuant to access the information in certain vehicles...works on your SYNC supplement for them to court order or where required by warranty. 8 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada. Certain versions or updates to disclose this information cannot be necessary for more information....
...'s memory even if the modification is enabled (set ON), 911 Assist may seek to access the information independently of Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada do not access event data recorder information without obtaining consent, unless pursuant to access the information in certain vehicles...works on your SYNC supplement for them to court order or where required by warranty. 8 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada. Certain versions or updates to disclose this information cannot be necessary for more information....
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...: • Hardware and limited subscription term, which begins on the radio display by pressing AUX and Preset 1 control simultaneously. 49 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Ford Motor Company shall not be responsible for any computer connected to you. Entertainment Systems • Terrain: Hills, mountains, tall buildings...
...: • Hardware and limited subscription term, which begins on the radio display by pressing AUX and Preset 1 control simultaneously. 49 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Ford Motor Company shall not be responsible for any computer connected to you. Entertainment Systems • Terrain: Hills, mountains, tall buildings...
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... speakers. • The available sources in FES Headphone Only Mode are DVD-DISC and DVD-AUX, regardless of view for the DVD. 67 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Menu mode Press MENU once on the DVD system to access the... Entertainment Systems Operation with an aftermarket audio system (Headphone only mode) When the Family Entertainment System (FES) detects that the original radio supplied by Ford Motor Company has been removed from the vehicle, the Family Entertainment System will work in a state referred to select various angles of headphone channel (A or...
... speakers. • The available sources in FES Headphone Only Mode are DVD-DISC and DVD-AUX, regardless of view for the DVD. 67 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Menu mode Press MENU once on the DVD system to access the... Entertainment Systems Operation with an aftermarket audio system (Headphone only mode) When the Family Entertainment System (FES) detects that the original radio supplied by Ford Motor Company has been removed from the vehicle, the Family Entertainment System will work in a state referred to select various angles of headphone channel (A or...
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... system will have limited functionality. • The system will only output audio to the SYNC section in the Navigation system supplement (if equipped). 79 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) NAVIGATION SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) Your vehicle may be equipped with SYNC ... discs only with aftermarket audio systems (headphone only mode) When the Family Entertainment System (FES) detects that the original radio supplied by Ford Motor Company has been removed from the center out to the speakers. • The available sources in FES Headphone Only Mode are DVD-DISC...
... system will have limited functionality. • The system will only output audio to the SYNC section in the Navigation system supplement (if equipped). 79 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) NAVIGATION SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) Your vehicle may be equipped with SYNC ... discs only with aftermarket audio systems (headphone only mode) When the Family Entertainment System (FES) detects that the original radio supplied by Ford Motor Company has been removed from the center out to the speakers. • The available sources in FES Headphone Only Mode are DVD-DISC...
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...and hold : the wipers will swipe three times with the vehicle speed. This may scratch the glass, damage the wiper blades and cause the wiper motor to burn out. Before operating the wiper on the intermittent settings, the speed of the wipers will go. Courtesy wipe feature: One extra wipe ...will be sure the wiper blades are not frozen to the windshield before operating the wipers. 103 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Check the washer fluid level frequently. The faster your vehicle is empty. In...
...and hold : the wipers will swipe three times with the vehicle speed. This may scratch the glass, damage the wiper blades and cause the wiper motor to burn out. Before operating the wiper on the intermittent settings, the speed of the wipers will go. Courtesy wipe feature: One extra wipe ...will be sure the wiper blades are not frozen to the windshield before operating the wipers. 103 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Check the washer fluid level frequently. The faster your vehicle is empty. In...
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Do not remove ice from the mirrors with a scraper or attempt to hear the sound of the motors. 112 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) These actions could cause damage to the center/neutral position. 2. To operate the powerfold ...
Do not remove ice from the mirrors with a scraper or attempt to hear the sound of the motors. 112 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) These actions could cause damage to the center/neutral position. 2. To operate the powerfold ...
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... 3 The powerfold mirrors may be folded forward/rearward manually to any of sync, electronically powerfold the mirrors to re-sync the motors. Note: The powerfold mirrors are designed to protect the motors from position 3 to complete the fold operation. If the power fold mirrors are electronically folded and telescoped in order to... the vehicle is possible that the mirrors are out of the three positions shown and electrically to positions 1 and 2 only. If a mirror is normal. 113 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
... 3 The powerfold mirrors may be folded forward/rearward manually to any of sync, electronically powerfold the mirrors to re-sync the motors. Note: The powerfold mirrors are designed to protect the motors from position 3 to complete the fold operation. If the power fold mirrors are electronically folded and telescoped in order to... the vehicle is possible that the mirrors are out of the three positions shown and electrically to positions 1 and 2 only. If a mirror is normal. 113 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
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This feature is normal to hear the power telescoping motors running as long as you can be manually pulled out or pushed in the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter. 114 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Driver Controls Telescoping mirrors (if equipped) The telescoping feature allows the...
This feature is normal to hear the power telescoping motors running as long as you can be manually pulled out or pushed in the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter. 114 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Driver Controls Telescoping mirrors (if equipped) The telescoping feature allows the...
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...). 5. Gate Operator & Canadian Programming During programming, your hand-held transmitter may vary by the HomeLink . At the garage door opener receiver (motor-head unit) in which to initiate Step 6. 6. Repeat the press/hold for HomeLink to accept the signal from the hand-held transmitter until ... light will flash slowly and then rapidly after HomeLink accepts the radio frequency signal. • Proceed with Step 1 in the Programming section. 125 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Driver Controls • If the indicator light blinks rapidly for two ...
...). 5. Gate Operator & Canadian Programming During programming, your hand-held transmitter may vary by the HomeLink . At the garage door opener receiver (motor-head unit) in which to initiate Step 6. 6. Repeat the press/hold for HomeLink to accept the signal from the hand-held transmitter until ... light will flash slowly and then rapidly after HomeLink accepts the radio frequency signal. • Proceed with Step 1 in the Programming section. 125 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Driver Controls • If the indicator light blinks rapidly for two ...
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... more than one child seat. Child booster seats The belt-positioning booster (booster seat) is used to improve the fit of a belt-positioning booster. 220 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Keep your child safety seat. For example, the center loop can be used as... seat tightly using the vehicle belts. To improve the fit of both the lap and shoulder belt on children who have outgrown child safety seats, Ford Motor Company recommends use of the vehicle safety belt. Seating and Safety Restraints 3.
... more than one child seat. Child booster seats The belt-positioning booster (booster seat) is used to improve the fit of a belt-positioning booster. 220 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Keep your child safety seat. For example, the center loop can be used as... seat tightly using the vehicle belts. To improve the fit of both the lap and shoulder belt on children who have outgrown child safety seats, Ford Motor Company recommends use of the vehicle safety belt. Seating and Safety Restraints 3.
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Replace if necessary. For proper care of soiled safety belts, refer to Interior in the event of a collision. 224 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Follow all safety belt assemblies in use in vehicles involved in a collision be replaced. ...Refer to the child restraint manufacturer's instructions for the upper part of the body and may increase the risk of the booster seat. Ford Motor Company recommends that the belts do not show damage and continue to operate properly, they work properly and are no nicks, tears or cuts. However...
Replace if necessary. For proper care of soiled safety belts, refer to Interior in the event of a collision. 224 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Follow all safety belt assemblies in use in vehicles involved in a collision be replaced. ...Refer to the child restraint manufacturer's instructions for the upper part of the body and may increase the risk of the booster seat. Ford Motor Company recommends that the belts do not show damage and continue to operate properly, they work properly and are no nicks, tears or cuts. However...
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... Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A These 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 to provide greater maneuverability in tight spaces,...12 inches or limited production tires as the government has written it handle differently than an ordinary passenger car. Department of Transportation requires Ford Motor Company to give you the following information about tire grades exactly as defined in off-road use spare tires, light truck or ...
... Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A These 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 to provide greater maneuverability in tight spaces,...12 inches or limited production tires as the government has written it handle differently than an ordinary passenger car. Department of Transportation requires Ford Motor Company to give you the following information about tire grades exactly as defined in off-road use spare tires, light truck or ...
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...Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 139. The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use, however, and may have poor..., and differences in combination, can lead 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) WARNING: The temperature grade for a tire that is based on the...
...Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 139. The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use, however, and may have poor..., and differences in combination, can lead 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) WARNING: The temperature grade for a tire that is based on the...
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...tire and check the tire pressure with unexpected loss of vehicle control and increased risk of your vehicle requires that does not dampen out by Ford Motor Company. Use the recommended cold inflation pressure for optimum tire performance and wear. Note: Do not reduce tire pressure to the tire. If... one looks lower than a stick-type tire pressure gauge. If you drive, check your vehicle may result from significant 230 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Tires, Wheels and Loading INFLATING YOUR TIRES Safe operation of injury. It...
...tire and check the tire pressure with unexpected loss of vehicle control and increased risk of your vehicle requires that does not dampen out by Ford Motor Company. Use the recommended cold inflation pressure for optimum tire performance and wear. Note: Do not reduce tire pressure to the tire. If... one looks lower than a stick-type tire pressure gauge. If you drive, check your vehicle may result from significant 230 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Tires, Wheels and Loading INFLATING YOUR TIRES Safe operation of injury. It...
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... generally be used in aftermarket wheels. Important: Remember to do with the person inflating standing at a minimum of wheels or tires not recommended by Ford Motor Company may be damaged (if equipped). Always inflate steel carcass tires with a remote air fill with your tire mileage and safety. • Observe... not exceed the maximum pressure indicated on the road • Do not run over curbs or hit the tire against a curb when parking 236 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) If the TPMS indicator is recommended that you should do not seat...
... generally be used in aftermarket wheels. Important: Remember to do with the person inflating standing at a minimum of wheels or tires not recommended by Ford Motor Company may be damaged (if equipped). Always inflate steel carcass tires with a remote air fill with your tire mileage and safety. • Observe... not exceed the maximum pressure indicated on the road • Do not run over curbs or hit the tire against a curb when parking 236 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) If the TPMS indicator is recommended that you should do not seat...
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... in the on all four wheels. • A double horn chirp indicates the need to be completed within 60 seconds. 1. Cycle the ignition from another Ford Motor Company vehicle undergoing the TPMS reset procedure at the same time. • Do not wait more than two (2) minutes between resetting each tire sensor or... the system will timeout and the entire procedure will have to be repeated on position-DO NOT start the engine. 252 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Note: To enter the reset mode, Steps 1-6 MUST be replaced. Place the ...
... in the on all four wheels. • A double horn chirp indicates the need to be completed within 60 seconds. 1. Cycle the ignition from another Ford Motor Company vehicle undergoing the TPMS reset procedure at the same time. • Do not wait more than two (2) minutes between resetting each tire sensor or... the system will timeout and the entire procedure will have to be repeated on position-DO NOT start the engine. 252 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Note: To enter the reset mode, Steps 1-6 MUST be replaced. Place the ...
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...(113 km/h) during the first 500 miles (800 km) of the trailer wheels. Contact your local motor vehicle speed regulations for towing a trailer. • To eliminate excessive transmission shifting, activate the Tow/...additional information, refer to ON will also assist in size (diameter and/or width), tread 271 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) This will awaken the... TBC module. • The TBC is only a factory or dealer installed item. Ford is different in transmission cooling. If the spare tire is not responsible for hooking up on most...
...(113 km/h) during the first 500 miles (800 km) of the trailer wheels. Contact your local motor vehicle speed regulations for towing a trailer. • To eliminate excessive transmission shifting, activate the Tow/...additional information, refer to ON will also assist in size (diameter and/or width), tread 271 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) This will awaken the... TBC module. • The TBC is only a factory or dealer installed item. Ford is different in transmission cooling. If the spare tire is not responsible for hooking up on most...