Table Of Contents - Ford F-550 Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Table Of Contents1
Introduction4
Safety And Environment Protection5
Warning Symbols In This Guide5
Warning Symbols On Your Vehicle5
Breaking-In Your Vehicle5
Data Recording6
Cell Phone Use7
Notice To Owners Of Diesel-Powered Vehicles8
Notice To Owners Of Pickup Trucks And Utility Type Vehicles8
Using Your Vehicle With A Snowplow8
Using Your Vehicle As An Ambulance8
Using Your Vehicle As A Stationary Power Source (Pto)9
Middle East/North Africa Vehicle Specific Information9
Vehicle Symbol Glossary10
Instrument Cluster12
Warning Lights And Chimes12
Service Engine Soon Light13
Electronic Throttle Control Light13
Brake System Warning Light14
Anti-Lock Brake System Light14
Airbag Readiness Light14
Safety Belt Light14
Transmission Tow/Haul Feature (Automatic Transmission) Light15
Speed Control Light15
Turn Signal Light15
Key-In-Ignition Warning Chime15
Gauges16
Speedometer16
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge16
Odometer17
Trip Odometer17
Engine Hour Meter17
Tachometer18
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge18
Fuel Gauge18
Battery Voltage Gauge (Manual Transmission Only)19
Transmission Fluid Temperature Gauge (Automatic Transmission Only)19
Entertainment Systems21
Am/Fm Stereo System21
Accessory Delay21
Tuner21
Bass (Bass)22
Bal (Balance)22
Setting The Clock22
Am/Fm Stereo/Single Cd With Satellite Compatible Sound System23
Category (Satellite Radio, If Equipped)24
Autoset24
Fade (Fade)25
Speedvol (Speed Sensitive Volume)25
Premium In-Dash Six Cd/Satellite Compatible Sound System28
Am/Fm Stereo With In-Dash Six Cd28
General Audio Information32
Radio Frequencies32
Radio Reception Factors32
Cd/Cd Player Care33
Satellite Radio Information34
Satellite Radio Channels34
Satellite Radio Reception Factors34
Sirius Satellite Radio Service35
Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number (Esn)35
Climate Controls38
Heater Only System38
Manual Heating And Air Conditioning39
Automatic Temperature Control System41
Automatic Temperature Control System - Operating Tips43
Lights44
Headlamp Control44
Autolamp Control44
Foglamp Control45
Daytime Running Lamps (Drl)45
High Beams46
Flash To Pass46
Panel Dimmer Control46
Aiming The Headlamps47
Vertical And Horizontal Aim Adjustment (Sealed Beam Headlamps)47
Vertical Aim Adjustment (Aerodynamic Headlamps)49
Turn Signal Control50
Courtesy/Reading Lamps50
Map Lamps50
Headlamp Condensation51
Replacing Exterior Bulbs51
Bulb Replacement51
Replacing Headlamp Bulbs (Aerodynamic)52
Replacing Park/Turn And Sidemarker Lamp Bulbs (Aerodynamic)53
Replacing Headlamp Bulbs (Sealed Beam)54
Replacing Park/Turn/Sidemarker Bulbs (Sealed Beam)55
Replacing Brake/Tail/Turn/Back-Up Lamp Bulbs - F–250/F–350 Only56
Replacing Brake/Tail/Turn/Back-Up Lamp Bulbs - F–450/F–550 Only56
Replacing Cargo Lamp And High-Mount Brakelamp Bulbs57
Front Clearance And Identification Lamp Bulbs57
Replacing Foglamp Bulbs57
Replacing License Plate Lamp Bulbs58
Driver Controls59
Multi-Function Lever59
Windshield Washer59
Tilt Steering Wheel59
Steering Wheel Adjustment59
Transmission Control60
Tow/Haul Feature (5–Speed Automatic Transmission)60
Illuminated Visor Mirror60
Overhead Console60
Storage Compartment61
Auxiliary Power Point (12Vdc)61
Cigar Lighter62
Power Windows62
One Touch Down62
Window Lock63
Power Rear Slider Window63
Automatic Dimmer Inside Rear View Mirror63
Power Side View Mirrors64
Heated Outside Mirrors64
Mirror Mounted Side Turn Signal Indicator65
Clearance Lamps65
Fold-Away Mirrors65
Power Adjustable Foot Pedals66
Setting Speed Control66
Resuming A Set Speed67
Increasing Speed While Using Speed Control67
Reducing Speed While Using Speed Control68
Turning Off Speed Control68
Indicator Light68
Steering Wheel Controls69
Radio Control Features (Steering Wheel)69
Climate Control Features (Steering Wheel)69
Upfitter Controls69
One-Touch Moon Roof71
To Open The Moon Roof71
To Close The Moon Roof72
To Vent The Moon Roof72
Center Console72
Mini-Message Center72
Message Center74
Language74
Check Trailer Indicator74
Selectable Features75
Reset75
Info Menu75
Distance To Empty (Dte)75
Average Fuel Economy (Afe)76
Compass Display76
Compass Zone/Calibration Adjustment77
Setup Menu78
System Check78
Units (English/Metric)79
Autolocks79
Autolamp Delay79
Language Function79
System Warnings80
Trailer Fault Indicator81
Tbc Fault Indicator81
Trailer Disconnected Indicator81
Low Brake Fluid Level Indicator81
Check Engine Temperature Indicator82
Reduced Engine Power Indicator82
Stop Engine Safely Indicator82
Low Oil Pressure Indicator82
Data Err Messages83
Tailgate Lock83
Tailgate Removal84
Locks And Security85
Keys85
Power Door Locks85
Smart Locks, Autolock85
Relock86
To Deactivate/Reactivate The Autolock Feature Using The Keypad86
To Deactivate/Reactivate The Autolock Feature Using The Power Door Unlock Control86
Childproof Door Locks87
Remote Entry System87
Unlocking The Doors88
Locking The Doors88
Power Door Lock Disable Feature89
Sounding A Panic Alarm89
Replacing The Battery89
Replacing Lost Remote Entry Transmitters90
How To Reprogram Your Remote Entry Transmitters90
Illuminated Entry91
Keyless Entry System92
Programming A Personal Entry Code92
Erasing Personal Code93
Anti-Scan Feature93
Unlocking And Locking The Doors Using Keyless Entry93
Adjustable Head Restraints94
Seating And Safety Restraints94
Full Bench Seat95
40/20/40 Split Bench Seat95
40/20/40 Front Seat Armrest And Console96
Captain's Chair97
Adjusting The Front Power Seat97
Using The Manual Lumbar Support99
Heated Seats99
Rear Folding Seat System With Load Floor100
Returning The Seat To Seating Position100
Safety Restraints101
Combination Lap And Shoulder Belts103
Vehicle Sensitive Mode103
Automatic Locking Mode104
How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode104
Energy Management Feature105
Front Safety Belt Height Adjustment105
Adjusting The Lap Belt106
Safety Belt Warning Light And Indicator Chime107
Beltminder108
Reasons Most Often Given For Not Wearing Safety Belts109
One Time Disable110
Deactivating/Activating The Beltminder Feature110
Beltminder Activation And Deactivation Procedure111
Safety Belt Extension Assembly112
Safety Belt Maintenance112
Airbag Supplemental Restraint System (Srs)113
Important Srs Precautions113
Children And Airbags114
How Does The Airbag Supplemental Restraint System Work?115
Determining If The Srs System Is Operational116
Disposal Of Airbags And Airbag Equipped Vehicles117
Passenger Airbag On/Off Switch117
Turning The Passenger Airbag Off117
Turning The Passenger Airbag Back On118
Nhtsa Deactivation Criteria (Excluding Canada)119
Child Restraints119
Transport Canada Deactivation Criteria (Canada Only)120
Safety Restrainst For Children121
Important Child Restraint Precautions121
Children And Safety Belts122
Child Booster Seats122
When Children Should Use Booster Seats123
Types Of Booster Seats123
The Importance Of Shoulder Belts124
Safety Seats For Children125
Child And Infant Or Child Safety Seats125
Installing Child Safety Seats With Combination Lap And Shoulder Belts126
Attaching Child Safety Seats With Tether Straps129
Tether Strap Attachment130
Tether Strap Attachment (Rear Supercab Only)131
Tires, Wheels And Loading133
Notice To Utility Vehicle And Truck Owners133
Vehicle Characteristics133
4Wd And Awd Systems133
How Your Vehicle Differs From Other Vehicles134
Uniform Tire Quality Grading135
Treadwear135
Traction Aa A B C136
Temperature A B C136
Glossary Of Tire Terminology136
Tire Information136
Inflating Your Tires137
Tire Inflation137
Maximum Permissible Inflation Pressure138
To Check The Pressure In Your Tire(S)139
Tire Inflation Information140
Tire Care141
Inspecting Your Tires141
Tire Wear142
Damage Of Tires142
U.s. Dot Tire Identification Number (Tin)143
Tire Replacement Requirements143
Safety Practices And Tires144
Highway Hazards145
Tire And Wheel Alignment145
Tire Rotation145
Information Contained On The Tire Sidewall147
Information on "P" Type Tires148
Additional Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall for "LT" Type Tires151
Information on "T" Type Tires152
Location Of The Tire Label Or Safety Compliance Certification Label152
Snow Tires And Chains153
Vehicle Loading - With And Without A Trailer153
Base Curb Weight153
Vehicle Curb Weight153
Payload154
Cargo Weight155
Gaw (Gross Axle Weight)155
Gawr (Gross Axle Weight Rating)156
Gvw (Gross Vehicle Weight)156
Gvwr (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)157
Gcw (Gross Combined Weight)157
Gcwr (Gross Combined Weight Rating)157
Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight157
Tongue Load Or Fifth Wheel King Pin Weight158
Steps For Determining The Correct Load Limit158
Special Loading Instructions For Owners Of Pickup Trucks And Utility-Type Vehicles159
Trailer Towing160
Preparing To Tow161
Hitches161
Integrated Hitch Rating162
Weight Distributing Hitch163
Safety Chains163
Trailer Brakes163
Integrated Trailer Brake Controller164
Gain165
Explanation Of Instrument Cluster Messages166
Trailer Disconnected/Check Trailer166
Tbc Fault166
Trailer Fault166
Trailer Lamps167
Using A Step Bumper167
Driving While You Tow168
Servicing After Towing168
Trailer Towing Safety Tips168
Loading - Safety Tips169
Braking - Safety Tips169
Backing Up - Safety Tips169
Tires And Towing - Safety Tips170
Launching Or Retrieving A Boat170
Recreational Towing170
4X4 With Manual Shift Transfer Case171
4X4 Electronic Shift Transfer Case Vehicles With Automatic Transmissions171
Driving172
Starting172
Positions Of The Ignition172
Preparing To Start Your Vehicle172
Important Safety Precautions (Starting)173
Starting The Engine Procedure176
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes176
Brakes177
Important Ventilating Information177
Using The Engine Block Heater177
Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)178
Abs Warning Lamp178
Parking Brake179
Steering180
Traction-Lok Axle181
Preparing To Drive Your Vehicle181
Automatic Transmission Operation182
Brake-Shift Interlock182
Understanding The Shift Positions Of The 5–Speed Automatic Transmission183
P (Park)183
R (Reverse)183
N (Neutral)184
D (Overdrive) With Tow/Haul Off184
D (Overdrive) With Tow/Haul On184
3 (Third)185
2 (Second)185
1 (First)185
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud Or Snow185
Recommended Shift Speeds186
Maximum Downshift Speeds Table187
Reverse187
Parking Your Vehicle187
Removing The Key188
Reverse Sensing System (Rss)188
Four-Wheel Drive (4Wd) Operation190
Manual Shift On Stop (Msos) 4X4 System190
Electronic Shift On The Fly (Esof) 4X4 System190
Using A Manual Shift On Stop (Msos) 4Wd System192
Shifting From 2H (2Wd High) To 4H (4Wd High)192
Shifting From 4H (4Wd High) To 2H (2Wd High)193
Shifting From 4H (4Wd High) To 4L (4Wd Low)193
Shifting From 4L (4Wd Low) To 4H (4Wd High) Or 2H (2Wd High)193
Using The N (Neutral) Position194
Using The Electronic Shift On The Fly (Esof) 4Wd System194
Positions Of The Electronic Shift System194
Shifting From 2Wd (2Wd High) To 4X4 High (4Wd High)195
Shifting From 4X4 High (4Wd High) To 2Wd (2Wd High)195
Shifting From 4X4 High (4Wd High) To 4X4 Low (4Wd Low)195
Shifting From 4X4 Low (4Wd Low) To 4X4 High (4Wd High) Or 2Wd (2Wd High)196
Driving Off-Road With Truck And Utility Vehicles196
Basic Operating Principles197
If Your Vehicle Goes Off The Edge Of The Pavement197
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck198
Emergency Maneuvers198
Parking199
4Wd Systems199
Normal Characteristics200
Sand200
Mud And Water200
Driving On Hilly Or Sloping Terrain201
Driving On Snow And Ice202
Maintenance And Modifications203
Vehicle Used As A Stationary Power Source203
Driting Through Water204
Installing The Snowplow204
Operating The Vehicle With The Snowplow Attached205
Snowplowing With Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle205
Transmission Operation While Plowing206
Removing The Snowplow Frame Mount207
Roadside Emergencies208
Getting Roadside Assistance208
Fuel Pump Shut-Off Switch210
Hazard Flasher Switch210
Fuses And Relays211
Standard Fuse Amperage Rating And Color212
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel212
Fuses Codes Table214
Power Distribution Box217
High-Current Fuses And Relays Codes Table218
Relays220
Changing A Flat Tires220
Dissimilar Spare Tire/Wheel Information220
T-Type/Mini-Spare Tire Information (Harley-Davidson Only)222
Location Of The Spare Tire And Tools223
Removing The Spare Tire (With Spare Tire Carrier Only)223
Tire Change Procedure225
Stowing The Flat/Spare Tire231
Wheel Lug Nut Torque Specifications232
Jump Starting Your Vehicle233
Connecting The Jumper Cables234
Jump Starting Procedure235
Removing The Jumper Cables236
Wrecker Towing238
Customer Assistance240
Reporting Safety Defects (U.s. Only)246
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)247
Cleaning248
Washing The Exterior248
Waxing248
Paint Chips249
Aluminium Wheels And Wheel Covers249
Engine Cleaning249
Plastic (Non-Painted) Exterior Parts250
Windows And Wiper Blades Cleaning251
Instrument Panel And Cluster Lens Cleaning251
Interior Trim Cleaning252
Interior Cleaning252
Leather Seats Cleaning252
Leather Seats For The King Ranch F-250 And F-350 Crewcab - Cleaning253
Scratches253
Conditioning254
Underbody Cleaning254
Maintenance And Specifications256
Service Recommendations256
Precautions When Servicing Your Vehicle256
Opening The Hood257
Engine Compartment Components - 5.4L V8 Gasoline Engines258
Engine Compartment Components - 6.8L V10 Gasoline Engine259
Windshield Washer Fluid260
Changing The Wiper Blades260
Checking The Engine Oil261
Adding Engine Oil263
Engine Oil And Filter Recommendations264
Battery Maintenance265
Checking Engine Coolant267
Adding Engine Coolant268
Recycled Engine Coolant270
Coolant Refill Capacity271
Severe Climates271
What You Should Know About Fail-Safe Cooling272
How Fail-Safe Cooling Works272
When Fail-Safe Mode Is Activated272
Fuel Filter273
Fuel Information273
Refueling275
Fuel Filler Cap275
Choosing The Right Fuel276
Octane Recommendations277
Fuel Quality277
Cleaner Air277
Running Out Of Fuel278
Essentials Of Good Fuel Economy278
Fuel Measuring Techniques278
Filling The Tank278
Calculating Fuel Economy279
Driving Style — Good Driving And Fuel Economy Habits279
Epa Window Sticker281
Emission Control System281
On Board Diagnostics (Obd-Ii)282
Readiness For Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing283
Power Steering Fluid283
Brake Fluid285
Clutch Fluid285
Checking Automatic Transmission Fluid286
Low Fluid Level287
Correct Fluid Level287
High Fluid Level287
Adjusting Automatic Transmission Fluid Levels287
Automatic Transmission Fluid Filter288
Checking And Adding Manual Transmission Fluid289
Transfer Case Fluid290
Driveline Universal Joint And Slip Yoke290
Air Filter Maintenance290
Changing The Air Filter Element291
Air Filter(S)291
Motorcraft Part Numbers293
Maintenance Product Specifications And Capacities294
Refill Capacities294
Engine Data298
Drivebelt Routing298
Identifying Your Vehicle299
Safety Compliance Certification Label299
Vehicle Identification Number (Vin)299
Transmission/Transaxle Code Designations300
Accessories301
Index304