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Ford F-250 2008 Supplement Manual

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Copyright © 2006 Ford Motor Company
2008 F-250/350/450/550 (f23)
Supplement
USA (fus)

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Ford Motor Company. Ford may change the contents without notice and without incurring obligation. Copyright © 2006 Ford Motor Company...

  • Page 2: Lights

    Lights BLACKOUT LIGHTING (IF EQUIPPED) If your vehicle is equipped with blackout lighting it will turn off all interior and exterior lighting, regardless of ignition position or if any doors are open. The switch is mounted on the instrument panel below the radio. The courtesy/dome/exterior lights are deactivated when the vehicle is turned off regardless of which position the blackout lighting switch is in;...
  • Page 3 Lights FOG LAMPS/REVERSING ASSIST LAMPS (IF EQUIPPED) Your vehicle may be equipped with fog lamps and reversing assist lamps in the front bumper. The fog lamps can be activated by using the switch located below the radio. The reversing assist lamps are automatically activated when the transmission is put into R (Reverse).

  • Page 4: Driver Controls

    Driver Controls WINCH (IF EQUIPPED) Your vehicle may be equipped with a front bumper-mounted winch that has a 15,000 lb. (6,804 kg) pulling capacity. The winch identification numbers can be found in the following places: 1. Nameplate label - Identifies winch model designation. 2.
  • Page 5 Driver Controls Familiarize yourself with the winch and each of its components: 1. Motor: Typically powered by vehicle’s battery. Provides power to the gear mechanism which turns the drum to wind the wire rope. 2. Winch drum: Driven by the motor and drive train. Drum direction can be changed by using the remote control.
  • Page 6 Driver Controls 7. Clutch: Allows the operator to manually disengage the winch drum from the gear train, enabling the drum to freely rotate (“freespooling”). Engaging the clutch “locks” the winch drum back onto the gear train. Never engage or disengage the clutch if the winch is under load, the wire rope is in tension or the winch drum is moving.
  • Page 7 Driver Controls • Clevis/D-Shackle: The D-Shackle is a safe means for connecting the looped ends of cables and straps. The shackle’s pin is threaded to allow easy removal. • Choker chains: These can be used to hook-up another vehicle or sharp objects for an anchor point.
  • Page 8 Driver Controls • Backup parts: Extra items such as an extra clevis/D-shackle or a remote control unit should be carried in case of emergency. For severe and/or continuous winch use, you may want to consider including an extra wire rope and winch hook. •...
  • Page 9 Driver Controls becomes the anchor point. In this case, be sure to put the transmission in neutral, apply the parking brake and block the wheels to prevent it from moving. The anchor point should allow you to pull straight in the direction the vehicle will move.
  • Page 10 Driver Controls 3. Point your forefinger down and draw circles in the air about waist height to indicate feeding more wire from the winch. 4. Tells the driver to wind the winch in short, quick bursts. Open and close the two fingertips until you want the winch to stop. 5.
  • Page 11 Driver Controls 3. Free the winch hook from its anchor point and attach the hook strap to the hook (if not already attached). Always keep hands and clothing clear of the wire rope, hook and fairlead opening during operation and when spooling.
  • Page 12 Driver Controls 8. Connect the remote control. Be careful not to let the remote control cord dangle in front of the winch. Always disconnect the remote control when not in use. 9. Slowly wind the wire rope until no slack remains by using the winch switch.
  • Page 13 Driver Controls rope slack. During side pulls, the wire rope tends to stack up at one end of the drum. This stack can become large enough to cause serious damage to the winch. Line up pulls as straight as possible and stop winching if the wire rope comes close to the tie rods or mounting plate.
  • Page 14 Driver Controls How to spool under no load Arrange the remote control lead so it cannot be caught in the winch. Arrange the wire rope so it will not kink or tangle when spooled. Be sure any wire rope already on the spooling drum is wound tightly and evenly layered (unspool and tighten and layer evenly, if necessary).
  • Page 15 Driver Controls Increasing pulling power Using snatch blocks increases the pulling power of your winch. Double line Pulling power decreases with the number of layers of rope on the drum; using a snatch block to double line out more wire rope. This decreases the number of layers of wire rope on the drum which increases pulling power.
  • Page 16 Driver Controls Triple line Use the same techniques as a double line. Select a strong mounting location on your vehicle for the snatch block and the clevis/D-shackle. Keep at a 90° angle between the winch and run the wire rope to the first anchor point and through the snatch block. Secure the rope back to the vehicle.
  • Page 17 Driver Controls 24–VOLT CONVERTER (IF EQUIPPED) Your vehicle may be equipped with a 24–volt converter. The converter allows accessories that use more than 12 volts to be plugged into the vehicle without damaging the vehicle’s electrical system. There are three connection points: Two on the rear bumper One on the instrument panel.

  • Page 18: Driving

    Driving ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) DEACTIVATION IN 4WD (IF EQUIPPED) Refer to the label on the back of the sun visor mirror regarding Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) operation. Your vehicle’s Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) may be designed to deactivate when 4WD Low is engaged. The ABS indicator ( illuminates and stays on, to indicate that ABS is deactivated, as long as 4WD Low is engaged.
  • Page 19 Driving Dual action remote control suspension (if equipped) To operate the system: 1. Push the red button to pressurize the system for a firmer ride. 2. Push the black buttons on the bleed valves for a softer ride. Separate bleed valves allow independent adjustment of front and rear shocks. Note: Do not operate the compressor for more than 30 seconds at a time.
  • Page 20 Driving LIMITED SLIP FRONT DIFFERENTIAL/LOCKING REAR DIFFERENTIAL (IF EQUIPPED) General information Your vehicle may be equipped with a limited slip front differential and a locking rear differential; vehicles equipped with these differentials should be identified on the Safety Certification Label on the B-pillar or the edge of the driver’s door.
  • Page 21 Driving Inspection and lubrication When servicing any driveline components on a vehicle equipped with a locking rear differential, ensure that the engine is off and all wheels are off the ground to prevent the vehicle from moving. Axles equipped with a locking rear differential deliver power to both wheels, even when only one wheel is on the ground.

  • Page 22: Tires, Wheels And Loading

    Tires, Wheels and Loading WHEELS Your vehicle may be equipped with two-piece bolt-together beadlock rims. Beadlock rims allow the tires to survive operating at lower air pressure which provide greater traction due to the larger tire-to-ground contact area during slow, off-road operation. Always reinflate the tires to the tire manufacturer’s recommendations when no longer in slow, off-road driving conditions.
  • Page 23 Tires, Wheels and Loading The air coupling, to which the hose is to be connected, is located on the floor in front of the rear seat on the passenger side. The compressor is controlled by an instrument panel mounted switch below the radio.
  • Page 24 Tires, Wheels and Loading side of the bed. If operating the air system in dusty areas, periodically inspect this filter and replace it if found to be clogged or damaged, or if the time needed to pressurize the system starts to become extended. Using the air system to fill tires To fill your tires, first be sure to stop the truck in a safe place.

  • Page 25: Roadside Emergencies

    Roadside emergencies CHANGING A FLAT TIRE Refer to your Owner’s Guide for the tire changing procedure. Follow the F-350 Dual Rear Wheel (DRW) jacking instructions. FUSING Note: Fuse 29 in the instrument panel box, located below and to the left of the steering wheel, should be a 15A mini fuse.

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