Table Of Contents - Ford F-750 Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Table Of Contents1
Introduction4
Safety And Environment Protection5
Service Data Recording6
Event Data Recording6
Cell Phone Use7
Vehicle Symbol Glossary8
Federal Highway Administration Regulation10
Entering, Exiting And/Or Climbing On This Vehicle10
Vehicle Inspection Guide11
Vehicle Inspection Information11
Engine Compartment (With Engine Stopped)11
Engine Starting (Parking Brake Applied)12
Front Of Vehicle15
Driver/Fuel Area17
Underbody Of Vehicle17
Rear Of Vehicle18
Tractor - Coupling System18
Rear Springs19
Rear Brakes19
Rear Wheels20
Trailer20
Transmission20
Instrument Cluster21
Warning Lights And Chimes21
Service Engine Soon21
Check Suspension21
Stop Engine22
Brake Reserve System Warning22
Brake System Warning Light22
Wait To Start23
Water In Fuel23
Traction Control (If Equipped)23
Differential Lock23
Parking Brake Warning24
Trailer Abs Brake System24
Anti-Lock Brake System24
Check Trans (Allison Automatic Transmission Only)24
Range Inhibit25
Turn Signal25
Key-In-Ignition Warning Chime25
Headlamps On Warning Chime25
Gauges26
Tachometer26
Trip Odometer27
Fuel Gauge27
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge27
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge28
Battery Voltage Gauge28
Transmission Temperature Gauge (If Equipped, Automatic Transmission Only)28
Hourmeter (If Equipped)29
Air Filter Restriction Gauge29
Air Pressure Gauge30
Entertainment Systems31
Audio Systems31
Am/Fm Stereo (If Equipped)31
Satellite Compatible Am/Fm Stereo In-Dash Single Cd/Mp3 Radio (If Equipped)33
Fade34
Autoset34
Setting The Clock34
Treble34
Folder/Track Mode35
Cat36
Premium Satellite Compatible Am/Fm Stereo/Cassette/Singlecd/Mp3 — Late Availability (If Equipped)37
Cd38
Clock38
Compression38
Dolby38
Premium Satellite Compatible Am/Fm Stereo In-Dash Six Cd/Mp3 Radio (If Equipped)42
General Audio Information46
Radio Frequencies46
Radio Reception Factors46
Cassette/Player Care46
Cd/Cd Player Care47
Climate Controls48
Heater Only System (If Equipped)48
Operating Tips48
Manual Heating And Air Conditioning System (If Equipped)49
Lights51
Headlamps Control51
High Beams/Flash-To-Pass51
Daytime Running Lamps (Drl) (If Equipped)51
Panel Dimmer Control52
Aiming The Headlamps52
Turn Signal Control52
Interior Lamps53
Exterior Bulbs53
Map Lamps (If Equipped)53
Bulb Inspection53
Bulb Replacement54
Replacing Front Parking Lamp/Turn Signal/Side Marker Bulbs55
Replacing Front Clearance And Identification Lamp Bulbs55
Replacing Brake/Tail/Rear Turn Signal/Back-Up/License Plate Lamp Bulbs56
Driver Controls57
Multi-Function Lever57
Tilt Steering57
Windshield Wiper/Washer Control57
Auxiliary Power Point58
Power Windows (If Equipped)58
One Touch Down59
Window Lock59
Exterior Mirrors60
Power Side View Mirrors (If Equipped)60
Heated Mirrors (If Equipped)61
Speed Control (If Equipped)62
Fold-Away Mirrors62
To Turn Speed Control On62
To Turn Speed Control Off63
To Set A Speed63
To Set A Higher Set Speed64
To Set A Lower Set Speed64
To Disengage Speed Control65
To Return To A Previously Set Speed65
Locks And Security66
Keys66
Power Door Locks (If Equipped)66
Seating And Safety Restraints67
40/20/40 Split Bench Seat (If Equipped)67
Recline Seat (If Equipped)67
Using The Manual Lumbar Support68
Easy-Aire Seat (If Equipped)68
Adjusting The Front Power Seat (If Equipped)70
Air-Ride Seat (If Equipped)71
Rear Flip-Up Seat (If Equipped)72
Heated Seats (If Equipped)72
Flipping-Up The Seat72
Returning The Seat To Horizontal Position72
Safety Restraints73
Combination Lap And Shoulder Belts74
Lap Belts75
Vehicle Sensitive Mode75
Front Safety Belt Height Adjustment75
Supercab76
Safety Belt Extension Assembly77
Safety Belt Maintenance77
Safety Belt Warning Light And Indicator Chime78
Conditions Of Operation78
Beltminder78
One-Time Disable80
Deactivating/Activating The Beltminder Feature81
Beltminder Activation And Deactivation Procedure81
Safety Restrains For Children82
Important Child Restraint Precautions82
Children And Safety Belts82
Child Booster Seats83
When Children Should Use Booster Seats83
Types Of Booster Seats84
The Importance Of Shoulder Belts85
Child And Infant Or Child Safety Seats85
Installing Child Safety Seats With Combination Lap And Shoulder Belts87
Attaching Safety Seats With Tether Straps89
Tether Anchorage Hardware89
Driving90
Starting90
Positions Of The Ignition90
Starting The Engine90
Cold Weather Operation92
Winter Fronts93
Hot Weather Operation93
Starting A Turbocharged Engine With The Vehicle On A Steep Grade93
General Operating Instructions94
Engine Shutdown94
Restarting After Running Out Of Fuel94
Backing Up95
Parking Your Vehicle95
Driving Through Water95
Engine Automatic Shutdown Warning Light Or Chime (If Equipped)96
General Brake Information96
Hydraulic Brakes (If Equipped)97
If Brakes Do Not Grip Well97
Hydromax Brake Booster System97
Parking Brake99
Power Park (Air-Operated Parking Brake) Option (If Equipped)100
Applying The Parking Brake100
Releasing The Parking Brake101
Parking Brake Light Illumination Due To Low Air Pressure101
Parking Brake Warning System101
Releasing Spring Manually102
Air Brakes (If Equipped)103
General Air Brake Information103
Air Chamber Stroke Indication104
Cam Brakes - Automatic Slack Adjusters104
Emergency Air Brake104
Air Brake Reservoir Draining105
Parking Brake Control (Knob)106
Releasing Spring Brake With Air Pressure106
Releasing Spring Brake Manually107
Exhaust Brake (If Equipped)108
Operation109
Starting Engine109
Driving Downhill109
Exhaust Brake Operating Characteristics110
Trailer Brake Hand Control (If Equipped)111
Trailer Air Supply And Parking Brake Modular Controls (If Equipped)112
Initial Charge112
Normal Driving Position113
System Park114
Trailer Charge114
Automatic Application115
Actuation Of Trailer Park (Emergency) Or Tractor Bobtail Position115
Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)116
Abs Warning Lamp116
Using Abs116
Air Suspension (If Equipped)117
Air Suspension Dump Switch (If Equipped)118
Tractor-Trailer Connections118
Automatic Transmission Operation (If Equipped)119
Connecting And Disconnecting A Trailer With Air Suspension119
Suspension Conversions119
Allison 2200 Automatic Transmission With Park Pawl Feature120
Allison 2500 Automatic Transmission121
Allison 3000 Series Automatic Transmission121
Torque Lock121
Clutch (If Equipped)122
Allison 3000 Series Push-Button Shifter122
Automatic Transmission Operating Temperatures122
Engaging The Clutch122
Clutch Brake (Vehicles Equipped With A Non-Synchronized Transmission) - Vehicle Stationary123
Double-Clutch Procedures - Vehicles Equipped With A Non-Synchronized Transmission123
Manual Transmission Operation (If Equipped)124
Driving Hints124
Shifting With A Synchronized Transmission125
Shifting With A Non-Synchronized Transmission125
Operating The Eaton Fs-5205A 5–Speed Transmissions125
Operating The Eaton Fs–5406A, Fs–5406N, Fs–6406A And Fso–6406A 6-Speed Transmissions126
Operating The Spicer Es56-7B And Es066-7B 7-Speed Transmissions126
Power Take-Off (Pto) Operation127
Pto Operation With Vehicle Stationary127
Rear Axle Information128
Pto Operation While Vehicle Is Moving128
Vehicles Equipped With An Allison 3000 Series Automatic Transmission128
Vehicles Equipped With A Manual Transmission128
Gross Axle Weight129
Rear Axles With Locking Or Limited-Slip Differentials129
Driver-Controlled Differential Lock129
Axle Conversions130
Two-Speed Rear Axle (If Equipped)131
Axle Shifting131
Split-Shifting (Combined Axle And Transmission Shift - Manual Transmissions Only)132
Ratio Extender Use132
Low End132
Maximum Vehicle Loading133
High End133
Trailer Towing134
Unloaded Or Lightly Loaded Vehicles134
Preparing To Tow135
Hitches135
Safety Chains135
Trailer Brakes135
Trailer Lamps136
Driving While You Tow136
Trailer Towing Tips136
Servicing After Towing136
Fifth Wheel Operation137
Hook-Up138
Un-Hook138
Roadside Emergencies139
Getting Roadside Assistance139
Using Roadside Assistance139
Hazard Flasher140
Fusing140
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel141
Power Distribution Box143
Trailer Tow Relays (If Equipped)146
Inline Fuses147
Jump Starting147
Preparing Your Vehicle148
Connecting The Jumper Cables148
Removing The Jumper Cables150
Wrecker Towing Instructions151
Towing The Vehicle With The Front Wheels Suspended151
Towing Vehicles Equipped With A Driver-Controlled Differential Lock152
Removing Axle Shafts Before Towing152
Installing The Axle Shafts153
Towing The Vehicle With The Rear Wheels Suspended154
Customer Assistance155
Getting The Services You Need155
Getting Assistance Outside The U.s. And Canada157
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature158
Reporting Safety Defects (U.s. Only)158
Cleaning159
Washing The Exterior159
Waxing159
Painr Chips159
Aluminum Wheels And Covers160
Engine160
Plastic (Non-Painted) Exterior Parts160
Windows And Wiper Blades161
Instrument Panel And Cluster Lens161
Interior Trim161
Interior161
Leather Seats (If Equipped)162
Underbody162
Ford Car Care Products162
Maintenance And Specifications164
General Servicing Guidelines And Precautions164
Servicing Guidelines164
Air Conditioning System Checks165
Front Axle - General Service Information165
Toe-In Setting - General Inspection166
Rear Axle - General Inspection166
Nospin Detroit Locker Positive Locking Differential166
Brake System - General Inspection166
Air Brakes - Inspection And Adjustment167
Air Brakes - Air Dryer168
Air Brakes - Desiccant Air Dryer168
Hydraulic Brakes - Inspection And Adjustment169
Hydraulic Brakes - Fluid Level169
Hydraulic Brakes - Fluid Precautions169
Hydraulic Brakes - Brake Lines, Hoses And Fittings170
Driveline Parking Brake170
Catalytic Converter170
Air Induction System171
Cummins B And Caterpillar Engines171
Steering - General Inspection171
Opening The Hood172
Tightening Steering Column Joint Bolts172
Power Steering172
Windshield Washer Fluid174
Changing The Wiper Blades175
Engine Oil175
Checking The Engine Oil175
Engine Oil And Filter Recommendations176
Battery178
Engine Coolant180
Checking Engine Coolant180
Adding Engine Coolant - 6.0L Power Stroke181
Recycled Engine Coolant183
Engine Coolant Capacities And Part Numbers183
Severe Climates183
Fuel Filter/Water Separator184
Fan Clutches184
Draining The Fuel Filter/Water Separator – 6.0L Power Stroke Engine185
Draining The Fuel Filter/Water Separator - Cummins B Engine185
Draining The Fuel Filter/Water Separator - Caterpillar Engine186
Fuel Filter Replacement - 6.0L Power Stroke Engine186
Fuel Filter Replacement - Cummins B Engine187
Fuel Filter Replacement - Caterpillar Engine187
Fuel Information188
Choosing The Right Fuel189
Fuel Quality190
Running Out Of Fuel190
Fuel Consumption Improvement Measures191
Essentials Of Good Fuel Economy191
Measuring Techniques191
Filling The Tank192
Calculating Fuel Economy192
Driving Style - Good Driving And Fuel Economy Habits192
Noise Emissions - Exterior193
Habits193
Conditions193
Air Intake System193
Power Steering Fluid194
Cooling System194
Engine And Driveline System194
Exhaust System194
Brake Fluid196
Clutch Fluid/Linkage Adjustments196
Clutch Fluid (If Equipped)196
Clutch Linkage (If Equipped)197
Transmission Fluid198
Automatic Transmission Fluid198
Manual Transmission Fluid199
Chassis-Mounted Charge Air Cooler200
Electrical System Inspections200
Inspect Charge Air Cooler Daily200
Inspect Air Intake Piping200
Suspension Inspection201
Supporting Your Vehicle For Service201
Frame And Tow Hooks202
U-Bolt Nut Torque202
Air Suspension U-Bolt Checks And Re-Torquing Procedures202
Air Suspension U-Bolt And U-Bolt Nut Installation202
Propeller Shaft203
Rear Axle Lubricant203
Spring U-Bolt Checks203
Checking The Rear Axle Lubricant Level203
Wheels204
General204
Oil Lubricated Front Wheel Bearings204
Normal Maintenance204
Installation, Tightening And Alignment205
8–Lug Wheel205
10–Lug Wheel205
Disc Wheel With Flange Nuts (Hub-Piloted)206
Aluminum Rear Disc Wheel With Flange Nuts (Hub-Piloted)207
Proper Torque208
Changing Wheel Types208
Wheel Nut Torque209
Tire/Wheel Rim Selection And Inflation Pressures209
Tire Inflation Information211
Lubricant Specifications213
Refill Capacities225
Engine Coolant And Oil226
Power Steering System226
Refrigerant Fitting Torque227
Fuel Tanks227
Scheduled Maintenance Guide229
General Maintenance Information229
Owner Maintenance230
Authorized Dealer Maintenance230
Oils, Fluids And Flushing230
Factory Authorized Systems Checks231
Emissions Control System231
Emissions Control System(S) Laws232
Maintenance234
Emissions Information Label234
Scheduled Maintenance Services234
Air Brake Adjustment235
General Maintenance Services239
Special Operating Conditions265
Motorcraft Premium Gold Coolant Change Record266
Index268
Cleaning Your Vehicle268