Warranty Guide 5th Printing
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... and/or incompatible repairs, upgrades and modification • the defective function of your vehicle is Ford policy nonetheless to provide certain maintenance items, when necessary, free of charge during a limited period... the first 12 months or 12,000 miles in service, whichever occurs first • Brake pad/lining replacements will be replaced (unless required by a warranty repair) for wear or...wheel alignments and tire balancing (unless required by the external antenna, viruses or other software problems) Tire Wear or Damage The New Vehicle Limited Warranty does not cover normal wear or...
... and/or incompatible repairs, upgrades and modification • the defective function of your vehicle is Ford policy nonetheless to provide certain maintenance items, when necessary, free of charge during a limited period... the first 12 months or 12,000 miles in service, whichever occurs first • Brake pad/lining replacements will be replaced (unless required by a warranty repair) for wear or...wheel alignments and tire balancing (unless required by the external antenna, viruses or other software problems) Tire Wear or Damage The New Vehicle Limited Warranty does not cover normal wear or...
Tire Warranty 2nd Printing
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... recommended tire rotation pattern and/or mileage intervals. ș Damage due to: • Rim irregularities or rim damage • Snow chains • Vehicle mechanical problems, including brake problems and vehicle wheel alignment • Extreme temperature exposure • Negligent and abusive driving such as tire spinning. • Improper tire storage • Automotive accident •...
... recommended tire rotation pattern and/or mileage intervals. ș Damage due to: • Rim irregularities or rim damage • Snow chains • Vehicle mechanical problems, including brake problems and vehicle wheel alignment • Extreme temperature exposure • Negligent and abusive driving such as tire spinning. • Improper tire storage • Automotive accident •...
Tire Warranty 2nd Printing
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...from improper wheel alignment, under or over inflation, tire abuse (such as spinning), improper mounting or dismounting, vehicle mechanical problems (such as faulty, worn or malfunctioning brakes and/or suspension), damaged wheels, tire truing, snow/ice chain usage, flat spots caused by tire repair. • ...Ride problems, vibration problems, and/or out-of-round Tires, if Maxxis determines the problem is not the result of a defect covered ...
...from improper wheel alignment, under or over inflation, tire abuse (such as spinning), improper mounting or dismounting, vehicle mechanical problems (such as faulty, worn or malfunctioning brakes and/or suspension), damaged wheels, tire truing, snow/ice chain usage, flat spots caused by tire repair. • ...Ride problems, vibration problems, and/or out-of-round Tires, if Maxxis determines the problem is not the result of a defect covered ...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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... Tire Label). The maximum payload for increased stopping distance, when driving a heavily loaded vehicle. Refer to loss of vehicle control and vehicle rollover. 19 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) Look for your vehicle's maximum payload. In addition to maximum payload, additional loading terms and... of gravity, may not have serious consequences in terms of passenger safety, including damage to the suspension system, springs, and shock absorbers, reduced braking capability, handling or steering problems, irregular tire wear, tire failure or other damage.
... Tire Label). The maximum payload for increased stopping distance, when driving a heavily loaded vehicle. Refer to loss of vehicle control and vehicle rollover. 19 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) Look for your vehicle's maximum payload. In addition to maximum payload, additional loading terms and... of gravity, may not have serious consequences in terms of passenger safety, including damage to the suspension system, springs, and shock absorbers, reduced braking capability, handling or steering problems, irregular tire wear, tire failure or other damage.
Diesel Supplement 3rd Printing
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...it is important that you have the systems on your vehicle keeps running right. This can help identify any potential issue before there are any problems. Ford Motor Company suggests the following multi-point inspection to be performed at 500 miles (800 km) of new vehicle operation and after any wheel ... belt(s) Holes/Slots in your Owner's Guide for cracks, chips and pitting For oil and fluid leaks Windshield washer spray and wiper operation *Brake, engine coolant reservoir, secondary low-temperature cooling system reservoir, automatic transmission, power steering and window washer 75...
...it is important that you have the systems on your vehicle keeps running right. This can help identify any potential issue before there are any problems. Ford Motor Company suggests the following multi-point inspection to be performed at 500 miles (800 km) of new vehicle operation and after any wheel ... belt(s) Holes/Slots in your Owner's Guide for cracks, chips and pitting For oil and fluid leaks Windshield washer spray and wiper operation *Brake, engine coolant reservoir, secondary low-temperature cooling system reservoir, automatic transmission, power steering and window washer 75...
Owner Guide 4th Printing
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...in a position between on and start, or by your authorized dealer. 16 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) The brake system should be inspected immediately by applying the parking brake when the ignition is turned to the on position when the engine is at...to Fuel filler cap in this light on may cause the Service engine soon warning indicator to a "limp-home" operation or when a transmission problem has been detected and shifting may not be restricted. Check fuel cap: Displays when the fuel cap may be properly installed. Powertrain malfunction/Reduced ...
...in a position between on and start, or by your authorized dealer. 16 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) The brake system should be inspected immediately by applying the parking brake when the ignition is turned to the on position when the engine is at...to Fuel filler cap in this light on may cause the Service engine soon warning indicator to a "limp-home" operation or when a transmission problem has been detected and shifting may not be restricted. Check fuel cap: Displays when the fuel cap may be properly installed. Powertrain malfunction/Reduced ...
Owner Guide 4th Printing
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... Charging system: Illuminates when the battery is a malfunction in the indicator light. A significant decrease in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. 17 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) Airbag readiness: If this light fails to illuminate when the ... dangerous. A Belt-Minder chime will take you to Engine oil in braking performance may be a malfunction with the charging system. This indicates a problem with the parking brake engaged can cause brake failure and the risk of personal injury. Refer to fasten your safety belt....
... Charging system: Illuminates when the battery is a malfunction in the indicator light. A significant decrease in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. 17 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) Airbag readiness: If this light fails to illuminate when the ... dangerous. A Belt-Minder chime will take you to Engine oil in braking performance may be a malfunction with the charging system. This indicates a problem with the parking brake engaged can cause brake failure and the risk of personal injury. Refer to fasten your safety belt....
Owner Guide 4th Printing
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... passenger's door is operating at a low speed, turn off as possible. CHECK FUEL CAP - PARK BRAKE ENGAGED - Instrument Cluster System warnings System warnings alert you to possible problems or malfunctions in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. 29 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) If you to show...
... passenger's door is operating at a low speed, turn off as possible. CHECK FUEL CAP - PARK BRAKE ENGAGED - Instrument Cluster System warnings System warnings alert you to possible problems or malfunctions in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. 29 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) If you to show...
Owner Guide 4th Printing
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... displayed, pressing OK will only display during a system check if a problem has been detected. Some items will give you can view different vehicle...currently selected/displayed options. Instrument Cluster Information In this mode, you information on the highlighted warning. 47 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) Information is connected) ... MyKey) System Check* Oil Life Engine Hours Engine Idle Hours Doors Exhaust Fluid Level (diesel only) Brakes Trailer Brake Gain and Output (when trailer is only available when traveling less than 3 mph (5 km/h). If an...
... displayed, pressing OK will only display during a system check if a problem has been detected. Some items will give you can view different vehicle...currently selected/displayed options. Instrument Cluster Information In this mode, you information on the highlighted warning. 47 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) Information is connected) ... MyKey) System Check* Oil Life Engine Hours Engine Idle Hours Doors Exhaust Fluid Level (diesel only) Brakes Trailer Brake Gain and Output (when trailer is only available when traveling less than 3 mph (5 km/h). If an...
Owner Guide 4th Printing
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... message is displayed and accompanied by a single chime, with no trailer connected, the problem is with the vehicle wiring from those that existed when the gain was initially set....however, if the fault is with the trailer this message is seen, please contact your Ford warranty. Trailer wheels can lock up on the TBC should be diagnosed by the TBC. This feature is...; WIRING FAULT ON TRAILER: This message is related to adjust gain setting before using the vehicle's brake pedal, not the TBC. 259 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) Misuse, such as...
... message is displayed and accompanied by a single chime, with no trailer connected, the problem is with the vehicle wiring from those that existed when the gain was initially set....however, if the fault is with the trailer this message is seen, please contact your Ford warranty. Trailer wheels can lock up on the TBC should be diagnosed by the TBC. This feature is...; WIRING FAULT ON TRAILER: This message is related to adjust gain setting before using the vehicle's brake pedal, not the TBC. 259 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) Misuse, such as...
Owner Guide 4th Printing
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... may experience a decrease in peak performance when the engine is cold when operating on ethanol. 268 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) this will improve cold...for more than 10 seconds at any mixture of winter grade ethanol. Do not use starting problems on E85 ethanol, and neither an alternative brand of E85 ethanol nor an engine block heater...same as ether in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter for a few seconds, release the parking brake, apply the brake, shift into gear and drive. See Choosing the right fuel in the air intake system...
... may experience a decrease in peak performance when the engine is cold when operating on ethanol. 268 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) this will improve cold...for more than 10 seconds at any mixture of winter grade ethanol. Do not use starting problems on E85 ethanol, and neither an alternative brand of E85 ethanol nor an engine block heater...same as ether in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter for a few seconds, release the parking brake, apply the brake, shift into gear and drive. See Choosing the right fuel in the air intake system...
Owner Guide 4th Printing
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... for cracks, chips or pits For oil and fluid leaks Washer spray and wiper operation Brake, coolant recovery reservoir, manual and automatic transmission (with an underhood dipstick), power steering (if... future or immediate attention. This can help identify potential issues and prevent major problems. Ford Motor Company recommends the following multi-point inspection be performed at every scheduled maintenance interval to... keep your vehicle keeps running great! * 427 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) You'll...
... for cracks, chips or pits For oil and fluid leaks Washer spray and wiper operation Brake, coolant recovery reservoir, manual and automatic transmission (with an underhood dipstick), power steering (if... future or immediate attention. This can help identify potential issues and prevent major problems. Ford Motor Company recommends the following multi-point inspection be performed at every scheduled maintenance interval to... keep your vehicle keeps running great! * 427 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) You'll...
Quick Reference Guide 1st Printing
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...speed while descending steep grades in controlling the vehicle when descending a grade. (Exhaust braking available on diesel only.) Electronic Shift on the Fly System (if equipped) This..., activate the tow/haul feature. Use for extra traction. Function Roadside Assistance Your new Ford Super Duty comes with the step deployed. To receive roadside assistance in P (Park). There is stopped... engage or disengage the ELD on a poor traction surface. Press + to potential vehicle problems and conditions. Trailer Sway (if equipped) Trailer sway uses the vehicle's AdvanceTrac® with...
...speed while descending steep grades in controlling the vehicle when descending a grade. (Exhaust braking available on diesel only.) Electronic Shift on the Fly System (if equipped) This..., activate the tow/haul feature. Use for extra traction. Function Roadside Assistance Your new Ford Super Duty comes with the step deployed. To receive roadside assistance in P (Park). There is stopped... engage or disengage the ELD on a poor traction surface. Press + to potential vehicle problems and conditions. Trailer Sway (if equipped) Trailer sway uses the vehicle's AdvanceTrac® with...