Table Of Contents - Ford Vehicle Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Table Of Contents3
Introductory Information4
Things To Know About Using This Guide5
Finding Information In This Guide6
Your Maintenance Schedule And Record Booklet6
Notice To Owners Of Four-Wheel Drive Vehicles8
Notice To Owners Of Light Truck Ambulance Conversions8
Special Notices8
Notice To Owners Of Diesel-Powered Vehicles9
Your Vehicle Identification Number (Vin)9
Complete Ford Built Vehicles9
Incomplete Vehicles10
Federal Highway Administration Regulation10
Breaking Your Vehicle In11
Cleaning The Outside Of Your Vehicle12
Washing And Polishing Your Vehicle12
Cleaning Chrome And Aluminum Parts13
Cleaning Plastic Parts13
Safety Restraints14
Important Safety Belt Information14
Dual Locking Mode Retractors16
Vehicle Sensitive (Emergency) Locking Mode16
Automatic Locking Mode16
Combination Lap And Shoulder Belts17
To Fasten The Belt18
Adjustable Lap Belts Without Retractors19
Fastening Occupant Safety Lap Belts20
To Unfasten The Belt20
Unfastening The Outboard Lap/Shoulder Belts21
How To Untwist Or Unjam A Safety Belt Retractor21
Procedure to Correct a Twisted Safety Shoulder Belt at the "D" Ring (if so Equipped) Front And/Or Rear Outboard Seating Positions22
Safety Belt Extension Assembly24
Safety Belt Maintenance25
Cleaning The Safety Belts25
Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System (Srs)26
Driver Air Bag (F-150—F-250 Under 8500 Lbs. Only)26
The Importance Of Wearing Safety Belts26
The Importance Of Being Properly Seated27
How The Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System Operates28
The Location Of The Air Bag And Warning Label28
Tone Generator29
Inflated Driver Side Air Bag32
Disposal Of Supplemental Air Bag Equipped Vehicles33
Service And Information Labels33
Label On Radiator Support In The Engine Compartment35
Safety Restraints For Children35
Safety Belts For Children37
Safety Seats For Children38
Installing Child Safety Seats40
Routing The Lap/Shoulder Belt42
Buckling The Belt43
Setting The Retractor To Automatic Locking Mode44
Checking That The Seat Is Secure46
Checking The Retractor47
Installing A Child Safety Seat At The Rear Center Seating Position With Locking Adjustable Lap Belt48
Attaching Safety Seats With Tether Straps49
General Instructions49
Starting Your F-Series51
Understanding The Positions Of The Ignition51
The Positions Of The Key In The Ignition Lock Cylinder51
Ignition Key Buzzer Or Chime53
Removing The Key From The Ignition53
Key Release Lever53
If Your Vehicle's Gearshift Lever Is Mounted on the Column53
If Your Vehicle's Gearshift Lever Is Mounted on the Floor54
Fuel-Injected Engines55
Preparing To Start Your Vehicle56
Starting Your Vehicle56
Testing The Warning Lights57
Starting Your Engine57
For A Cold Engine57
For A Warm Engine58
For Cold Or Warm Engines59
Engine Block Heater (If Equipped) (Standard In Canada)60
If The Engine Cranks But Does Not Start Or Does Not Start After A Collision61
Fuel Pump Shut-Off Switch61
Fuel Pump Shut-Off Switch Location62
Reset Button For Fuel Pump Shut-Off Switch63
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes63
Warning Lights And Gauges65
Mechanical Cluster66
Mechanical Cluster With Tachometer67
The Mechanical Cluster68
Brake System Warning Light68
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light69
Safety Belt Warning Light And Chime70
Check Engine Warning Light70
Check Engine Warning Light Symbol71
Charging System Light73
Supplemental Air Bag Readiness Light And Tone Generator73
Supplemental Air Bag Readiness Light74
Battery Voltage Gauge (Voltmeter)74
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge75
High Beam Light76
"Headlamps On" Alert Chime76
Fuel Gauge76
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge77
Speedometer78
Odometer/Trip Odometer79
Tachometer (If Equipped)80
Instrument Panel Controls81
Instrument Panel, Controls And Mechanical Cluster With Tachometer82
The Climate Control Systems83
Instrument Panel Registers83
Air Conditioner And Heater (If Equipped)83
Temperature Selection84
Fan Speed Adjustment84
Airflow Selections84
Vent84
Norm A/C85
Max A/C85
Floor85
Mix85
Operating Tips86
Standard Heater86
Climate Control Knobs (Heater A/C System)89
Climate Control Knobs (Heater Only)89
Dual Fuel Tank Selector Switch90
Not Available On F-Series Standard Wheelbase (117") (4 X 4)90
Fuel Tank Selector Switch90
The Interior And Exterior Lights91
Turning On The Exterior Lights91
Headlamp Switch91
Cleaning The Exterior Lamps92
Fog Lamps (If Equipped)92
Daytime Running Light System (Canadian Vehicles Only)93
Lighting Up The Instrument Panel And The Interior Of Your Vehicle93
Cargo, Courtesy And Dome Lamps94
Interior/Courtesy Lamp94
Combination Cargo And High-Mount Brakelamp94
Cargo/High-Mount Brakelamp95
Turning On The Dome/Map Reading Lamps (If Equipped)95
Cleaning The Instrument Panel Lens96
Cleaning The Interior Lamps96
Steering Column Controls97
The Turn Signal Lever97
Turn Signal Lever And Functions98
High Beams98
Headlamp High Beam Switch And Turn Signal Lever99
Flashing The Lights99
Windshield Wipers And Washer99
Variable Interval Wipers99
Interval Wiper On Turn Signal Lever100
Windshield Washer100
Hazard Flasher101
Horn Location (With Speed Control Option)102
Tilt Steering (If Equipped)103
Turn Signal And Tilt Release Wheel Lever103
The Speed Control Switches104
Transmission Control Switch And Indicator Light106
Accelerating With The Speed Control Operating107
Resetting The Speed Control107
Turning The Speed Control Off108
Driving Uphill Or On A Steep Grade109
Cancelling And Resuming A Set Speed110
Features111
Anti-Theft Front Door Lock Knobs111
Tailgate Operation111
To Release The Tailgate112
Releasing The Tailgate112
Tailgate Removal112
Power Door Lock Controls113
Remote Entry System (If Equipped)114
Unlocking The Doors With The Remote Entry System114
Locking The Doors With The Remote Entry System115
Remote Entry Personal Alarm115
Replacing The Batteries116
Opening The Remote Transmitter116
Replacing Lost Transmitters117
Illuminated Entry System (If Equipped)117
Battery Saver (With Remote Entry—If Equipped)118
Operating The Windows Manually118
Cab Rear Sliding Window (If Equipped)118
Using The Power Windows (If Equipped)119
Master Control Switch119
Power Bezel Crew Cab Only119
Adjusting The Front Seat Manually120
Reclining Bucket Seats122
40/20/40 Seat123
The Center Seatback Console124
Seat Back Release (Bench Seat)125
Center Facing Jump Seat-Supercab Only126
Using The Rear Bench Seat (Supercab Only)127
To Return Seat To Normal Seating Position127
Tilt Slide Seat128
To Operate The Seat Adjuster129
Using The Power Seats (If Equipped)130
The Power Controls on the 40/20/40 Seat-Supercab Driver's Seat Only130
Using The Power Lumbar Support And Side Bolsters131
Power Lumbar Switch-40/20/40 Seat131
Cleaning The Seats131
Leather And Vinyl131
Fabric132
Mirrors132
Automatic Dimming Inside Rearview Mirror (If Equipped)133
Demonstration—The Mirror's Operation May134
Illuminated Vanity Mirror (If Equipped)135
Visor Vanity Mirror135
Auxiliary Sun Visor135
Outside Mirrors (Manual Control)136
Standard Fold-Away Mirror136
Low-Mount Swingaway Mirror And Swing-Out Recreational Mirror136
Dual Electric Remote Control Mirrors (If Equipped)137
Power Mirror Control137
The Features On The Console138
Seat Mounted Console139
Power Point Electrical Outlet140
Electronic Sound System141
Compact Disc Radio141
Using The Controls On Your New Radio/Cd Player142
How To Turn The Radio On And Off142
How To Adjust The Volume142
Selecting The Am Or Fm Frequency Band142
How To Tune Radio Stations143
Using the "Audio" Button to Adjust the Tone Balance and Speaker Output146
Clock Operation147
Using The Controls On Your New Compact Disc Player148
How To Insert A Disc And Begin Play149
How To Stop And Restart The Cd Player149
Using the "Seek" Feature150
How To Fast Forward Or Reverse Your Cd Player150
Using the "Scan" Function151
Special Features Of Your Cd Player151
How To Eject The Disc152
How To Take Care Of And Clean Your Cd Player And Discs152
Common Operating Conditions Of Your Cd Player153
Electronic Stereo And Stereo Cassette Radios155
Using The Controls On Your New Radio155
Electronic Stereo Radio With Cassette156
How To Tune Radio Stations (Stereo Radio)157
How To Tune Radio Stations (Stereo Cassette Radio)157
Adjusting The Tone Balance And Speaker Output Of Your Radio159
Speaker Features And Operation160
Using The Controls Of Your Cassette Tape Player161
How To Insert A Tape161
How To Locate A Desired Track On The Tape161
How To Eject The Tape162
Using The Dolby B Noise Reduction Feature162
How To View The Clock Mode162
How To Set The Clock162
Tips On Caring For The Cassette Player And Tapes163
Electronic Am Radio164
How To Turn The Radio On And Adjust The Volume165
Using the "Tune" Function165
Setting The Station Memory Preset Buttons166
Common Radio Reception Conditions167
All About Radio Frequencies169
Driving Your F-Series171
Automatic Transmission Operation (C-6)171
Putting Your Vehicle In Gear171
The Positions Of The Column-Mounted Gearshift172
R (Reverse)173
When To Use D (Drive)173
When To Use 2 (Second)173
When To Use 1 (Low)174
P (Park)174
Forced Downshifts175
Power Braking175
Automatic Transmission Operation (E4Od And 4R70W)175
Transmission Control Switch And Indicator Light (Located On The Gearshift Lever)177
Driving With A Manual Transmission182
Using The Clutch182
Shifting The Gears183
5-Speed Overdrive Manual Transmission Shift Pattern183
Backing Up183
To Shift Into R (Reverse)183
Upshifting/Downshifting184
Recommended Shift Speeds185
4.9L And 5.0L Efi Engine With 5-Speed Manual Overdrive Transmission (Under 8500 Gcw)185
4.9L, 5.8L & 7.5L Engine With 5-Speed H.d. Manual Overdrive Transmission (4X2 And 4X4) Over 8500 Gcw (Zf Transmission)186
Transmission Function187
Parking187
Steering Your Vehicle188
Four-Wheel Drive (4Wd) System (If Equipped)189
4X4 Systems-Lever Operated189
Transfer Case Selections190
4X4 System Indicator Lights192
Lever Operated System With Automatic Locking Hubs192
To Shift From 2H To 4H192
To Shift From 4H To 2H193
To Shift Between 4H And 4L193
To Shift Into And Out Of N (Neutral)194
Lever Operated System With Manual Locking Hubs195
Locking Hub Positions195
To Shift To N (Neutral) From Either 4H Or 4L196
4X4 Systems-Touch Drive197
Touch Drive System Indicator Lights197
To Shift From Two-Wheel Drive To 4 X 4198
Touch Drive Electric Shift Switch198
To Shift From 4 X 4 To Two-Wheel Drive199
To Shift From 4 X 4 To 4X4 Low Range200
To Shift From 4 X 4 Low Range To 4 X 4200
Driving Off Road With 4-Wheel Drive200
Sand201
Mud201
Mud And Water201
Additional Special Driving Instructions For 4-Wheel Drive Vehicle Operators202
Driving On Hill Or Slope Terrain202
Driving On Snow Or Ice203
Front Disc Brakes203
F-150/250/350203
Rear Drum Brakes204
Rear Disc Brakes (F-Super Duty And F-Series Stripped Chassis Only)204
Hydraulic Power Brakes204
Rear Anti-Lock Brakes205
If Brakes Do Not Grip Well or Pedal Is "Low" (F-150/350 Only)205
If Brakes Pull206
Stopping Distances206
Applying The Brakes207
Using The Parking Brake207
Driving Under Special Conditions209
Tips For Safe Driving209
Wheel Spin210
High Speed Driving210
Speed Limiter211
Driving In Bad Weather211
Slippery Roads211
Traction-Lok Rear Axle (If Equipped)212
High Water212
Rocking The Vehicle213
Driving With A Heavy Load214
Heavy Duty Front Suspension Package (Option)214
Securing Loads In Cargo Area214
Cargo Tie Down Holes215
Cargo Tie-Down Bars-Flareside Pickup Box215
Vehicle/Trailer Loads216
Trailer Towing (May Require Trailer Tow Option Package)216
Vehicle Loading/Towing Information217
Safety Compliance Certification Label218
Understanding Loading/Towing Information218
Base Curb Weight219
Payload219
Gross Vehicle Weight (Gvw)219
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (Gvwr)220
Gross Axle Weight Rating (Gawr)220
Gcwr (Gross Combined Weight Rating)221
Maximum Trailer Weight Rating221
Maximum Trailer Weight221
Trailer Weight Range222
Calculating The Load222
Sample Label223
Front Axle Reserve Capacity In Pounds224
Total Accessory Reserve Capacity In Pounds225
Camper Bodies225
Trailers226
Manual Transmissions229
Automatic Transmissions236
Preparing To Tow244
Hitches244
Step Bumper (If Equipped)244
Tubular Steel Rear Bumper244
Safety Chains245
Trailer Brakes245
Trailer Lamps245
Driving While You Tow246
Servicing Your Vehicle If You Tow247
Trailer Towing Tips247
Snow Plowing With Your Air Bag Equipped Vehicle249
Snowplowing And The Heavy Duty Front Suspension Package251
Vehicle Operation On The Road253
Vehicle Operation While Plowing253
Roadside Emergencies254
Jump-Starting Your Vehicle254
Preparing Your Vehicle255
Connecting The Jumper Cables256
Attaching Jumper Cables257
Jump-Starting257
Removing Jumper Cables258
Changing A Tire259
The Conventional Spare Tire259
Spare Tire Location260
To Remove The Spare Tire260
To Stow The Spare Tire261
Position Of Eyebolt262
Underbody Spare Tire Carrier262
Preparing To Change The Tire263
Jack And Assembly Location265
Removing And Replacing The Tire266
Positioning The Jack267
F-Series Jacking Points268
Single Rear Wheel Nut273
Dual Rear Wheel Nut273
Lug Nut Tightening Sequence274
Towing Your Vehicle277
Towing Two-Wheel Drive Vehicles278
Towing Four-Wheel Drive Vehicles With A Lever-Operated Transfer Case279
Towing Four-Wheel Drive Vehicles With Touch Drive Electric Shift Transfer Case280
Customer Assistance282
Roadside Assistance282
The Dispute Settlement Board285
Reporting Safety Defects289
Accessories293
Safety, Comfort, And Convenience294
Servicing Your F-Series300
Precautions When Servicing Your Vehicle301
Working With The Engine Off And On302
Opening The Hood303
Hood Release Handle303
Hood And Support304
Engine Compartment305
4.9L Engine Compartment Service Points306
5.0L/5.8L Engine Compartment Service Points307
7.5 Efi Engine Compartment Service Points308
Cleaning The Engine309
Fuel Filler Door309
Filling The Fuel Tank309
Opening The Fuel Filler Door310
Removing The Fuel Cap310
Choosing The Right Fuel312
Octane Recommendations312
Fuel Quality313
Gasolines For Clean Air314
Safety Information Relating To Automotive Fuels314
Running Out Of Fuel317
Fuel Economy317
Comparisons With Epa Fuel Economy Estimates318
Improving Fuel Economy318
Engine Oil Recommendations319
The Api Certification Mark319
For Vehicles With 5.8L Engines319
For Vehicles With 4.9L, 5.0L Or 7.5L Engines320
Checking And Adding Engine Oil320
Checking The Engine Oil Level320
Engine Oil Dipstick321
Changing The Engine Oil And The Oil Filter322
Oil Change Intervals322
Checking The Engine Coolant323
Adding Engine Coolant324
Freezing Protection325
Checking Hoses327
Engine Coolant Drain And Flush328
Engine Coolant Refill Procedure328
Adding Washer Fluid329
Adding Windshield Washer Fluid330
Wiper Blade Replacement331
Tires331
Checking The Pressure Of The Tires332
Tire Inspection And Maintenance332
Wheel Inspection And Maintenance333
Tire Rotation334
Tire Rotation Pattern335
Replacing The Tires336
Wear Band336
Tire Identification Chart338
Wheel And Tire Matching339
Snow Tires And Chains339
Cleaning The Wheels340
Cleaning F-350 Aluminum Dual Rear Wheels340
Battery341
Help Us Protect Our Environment342
Automatic Transmission Fluid343
Checking The Automatic Transmission Fluid344
Adding Automatic Transmission Fluid345
Automatic Transmission Dipstick346
Manual Transmission And Transfer Case Fluid346
Checking The Fluid346
Clutch Fluid Reservoir347
Driveline Universal Joint And Slip Yoke348
Double Cardan Joint348
Brake Fluid348
Brake Master Cylinder350
Power Steering Fluid350
Power Steering Dipstick351
Power Steering Reservoir351
Fuses, Fuse Links And Circuit Breakers353
Fuses And Their Location354
Power Distribution Box358
Checking And Replacing Fuses362
Fuse Panel Cover362
The Side View Of A Fuse363
Circuit Breakers363
Lights And Bulb Replacement364
Headlamp Bulb365
Parts Of A Headlamp365
Removing The Headlamp Bulb366
Installing The Headlamp Bulb366
High-Mount Brakelamp Bulbs367
To Remove The Brakelamp367
To Install The High-Mount Brakelamp367
Replacing The High-Mount Brakelamp Or Cargo Lamp Bulb367
Bulb Specifications368
Emission Control System369
Do Not Tamper With The Noise Control System372
Maintenance373
Readiness For Inspection/Maintenance Testing374
Obd Ii Drive Cycle374
Refill Capacities, Motorcraft Parts, And Lubricant Specifications376
Cooling System Capacity382
Motorcraft Parts384
Vehicle Storage391
Maintenance Tips391
General391
Body391
Engine392
Fuel System392
Cooling System392
Brakes393
Miscellaneous393
Quick Index394
Warning Label Locations394
Front Exterior View395
Rear Exterior View396
Entrance View397
Driver's Door398
Driver's Door-Crew Cab Only399
Instrument Panel400