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Ford 2006 F-350 Owner's Manual

Ford f-250/350/450/550
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AM/FM stereo with CD
AM/FM stereo cassette with CD
Manual heating and air conditioning
Automatic temperature control
Headlamps
Power windows
Mirrors
Upfitter controls
Moon roof
Message center
Locks
2006 F-250/350/450/550 (f23)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA (fus)

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  • Page 1 Table of Contents Introduction Instrument Cluster Warning and control lights Gauges Entertainment Systems AM/FM stereo AM/FM stereo with CD AM/FM stereo cassette with CD AM/FM stereo with in-dash six CD Climate Controls Heater only Manual heating and air conditioning Automatic temperature control Lights Headlamps Turn signal control...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Seating and Safety Restraints Seating Safety restraints Airbags Child restraints Tires, Wheels and Loading Tire Information Tire Inflation Vehicle loading Trailer towing Trailer Brake Controller-Integrated Recreational towing Driving Starting Brakes Transmission operation Roadside Emergencies Getting roadside assistance Hazard flasher switch Fuel pump shut-off switch Fuses and relays...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Ford Motor Company. Ford may change the contents without notice and without incurring obligation. Copyright © 2005 Ford Motor Company...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations on acquiring your new Ford. Please take the time to get well acquainted with your vehicle by reading this handbook. The more you know and understand about your vehicle, the greater the safety and pleasure you will derive from driving it.
  • Page 5 Introduction SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION Warning symbols in this guide How can you reduce the risk of personal injury to yourself or others? In this guide, answers to such questions are contained in comments highlighted by the warning triangle symbol. These comments should be read and observed.
  • Page 6 In order to properly diagnose and service your vehicle, Ford Motor Company, Ford of Canada, Ford Motor Company, S.A. de C.V. and service and repair facilities may access vehicle diagnostic information through a direct connection to your vehicle when diagnosing or servicing your vehicle.
  • Page 7 Introduction Vehicle Modification Data Recording Some aftermarket products may cause severe engine and/or transmission damage; refer to the What is not covered section in The new vehicle limited warranty for your vehicle chapter of your vehicle’s Warranty Guide for more information. Some vehicles are equipped with Powertrain Control Systems that can detect and store information about vehicle modifications that increase horsepower and torque output;...
  • Page 8 For additional information, please contact the Truck Body Builders Advisory Service at 1–877–840–4338. Use of your Ford light truck as an ambulance, without the Ford Ambulance Preparation Package voids the Ford New Vehicle Limited Warranty and may void the Emissions Warranties. In addition, ambulance...
  • Page 9 You can determine whether the ambulance manufacturer followed Ford’s recommendations by directly contacting that manufacturer. Ford Ambulance Preparation Package is only available on certain 6.0L Diesel engine equipped vehicles.
  • Page 10 Introduction These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle. Vehicle Symbol Glossary Safety Alert See Owner’s Guide Fasten Safety Belt Airbag-Front Airbag-Side Child Seat Child Seat Installation Child Seat Lower Warning Anchor Child Seat Tether Brake System Anchor Brake Fluid - Anti-Lock Brake System...
  • Page 11 Introduction Vehicle Symbol Glossary Power Windows Power Window Lockout Front/Rear Interior Luggage Child Safety Door Compartment Release Lock/Unlock Symbol Panic Alarm Engine Oil Engine Coolant Engine Coolant Temperature Do Not Open When Hot Battery Avoid Smoking, Flames, Battery Acid or Sparks Explosive Gas Fan Warning Maintain Correct Fluid...

  • Page 12: Instrument Cluster

    Instrument Cluster WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES Standard instrument cluster (manual transmission) Standard instrument cluster (automatic transmission) Amarillo instrument cluster Warning lights and gauges can alert you to a vehicle condition that may become serious enough to cause expensive repairs. A warning light may illuminate when a problem exists with one of your vehicle’s functions.
  • Page 13 Instrument Cluster Many lights will illuminate when you start your vehicle to make sure the bulbs work. If any light remains on after starting the vehicle, have the respective system inspected immediately. If your vehicle is equipped with a diesel engine, it has a unique cluster, refer to Starting the engine in your 6.0 Liter Power Stroke Direct Injection Turbo Diesel Owner’s Guide Supplement.
  • Page 14 Instrument Cluster Driving a vehicle with the brake system warning light on is dangerous. A significant decrease in braking performance may occur. It will take you longer to stop the vehicle. Have the vehicle checked by your authorized dealer immediately. Anti-lock brake system: If the ABS light stays illuminated or continues to flash, a malfunction has...

  • Page 15: Gauges

    Instrument Cluster Speed control: Illuminates when the speed control is activated. Turns off when the speed control system is deactivated. Turn signal: Illuminates when the left or right turn signal or the hazard lights are turned on. If the indicators stay on or flash faster, check for a burned out bulb. High beams: Illuminates when the high beam headlamps are turned on.
  • Page 16 Instrument Cluster Speedometer: Indicates the current vehicle speed. Standard instrument cluster Amarillo instrument cluster Engine coolant temperature gauge: Indicates engine coolant temperature. At normal operating temperature, the needle will be in the normal range (between “H” and “C”). If it enters the red section, the engine is overheating.
  • Page 17 Instrument Cluster Trip odometer: Registers the miles (kilometers) of individual journeys. • With Mini Message Center Press and release the SELECT/RESET button on the cluster to toggle between odometer and trip odometer display. To reset, press and hold for less than 2 seconds. •...
  • Page 18 Instrument Cluster Amarillo instrument cluster Engine oil pressure gauge: Indicates engine oil pressure. The needle should stay in the normal operating range (between “L” and “H”). If the needle falls below the normal range, stop the vehicle, turn off the engine and check the engine oil level.
  • Page 19 Instrument Cluster Transmission fluid temperature gauge (automatic transmission only): If the gauge is in the: Normal area (normal) - the transmission fluid is within the normal operating temperature (between “H” and “C”). Yellow area (warning) — the transmission fluid is higher than normal operating temperature.

  • Page 20: Entertainment Systems

    Entertainment Systems AUDIO SYSTEMS AM/FM stereo system (if equipped) Tuner: Press to manually go up or down the radio frequency. Also use in menu mode to select various settings. 2. Audio: Press to access select various settings. Treble: Press to adjust the treble setting. Use SEEK, SEEK Bass: Press to adjust the bass setting.
  • Page 21 Entertainment Systems 3. Seek: Press to access the next/previous strong station or track. 4. Memory presets: To set a station: Select frequency band AM/FM; tune to a station, press and hold a preset button until sound returns. 5. AM/FM: Press to select AM/FM frequency band.
  • Page 22 Entertainment Systems AM/FM stereo/single CD sound system (if equipped) COMPRESS Tuner: Press to manually go up or down the radio frequency. Also use in menu mode to select various settings. 2. Phone/mute: Press to mute the playing media. Press again to return to the playing media.
  • Page 23 Entertainment Systems Treble: Press to adjust the treble setting. Use SEEK Balance: Press to adjust the audio between the left and right speakers. SEEK Fade: Press to adjust the audio between the front and rear speakers. SEEK Speed sensitive volume (if equipped): Radio volume automatically changes slightly with vehicle speed to compensate for road and wind noise.
  • Page 24 Entertainment Systems 11. Memory presets: To set a station: Select frequency band AM/FM; tune to a station, press and hold a preset button until sound returns. 12. Scan: Press for a brief sampling of radio stations or CD tracks. Press again to stop.
  • Page 25 Entertainment Systems AM/FM stereo cassette/single CD sound system (if equipped) DOLBY B NR COMPRESS Tuner: Press to manually go up or down the radio frequency. Also use in menu mode to select various settings. 2. Seek: Press to access the next strong station or track.
  • Page 26 Entertainment Systems Fade: Press to adjust the audio between the front and rear speakers. SEEK Speed sensitive volume (if equipped): Radio volume automatically changes slightly with vehicle speed to compensate for road and wind noise. Press MENU to access and use SEEK to adjust.
  • Page 27 Entertainment Systems 10. Fast forward: Press to manually advance in a CD track or cassette. 11. Rewind: Press to manually reverse in a CD track or cassette. 12. Memory presets: To set a station: Select frequency band AM/FM; tune to a station, press and hold a preset button until sound returns.
  • Page 28 Entertainment Systems 20. Seek: Press to access the previous strong station or track. 21. Scan: Press for a brief sampling of radio stations or CD tracks. Press again to stop. When this radio is used in cargo vans where no rear speakers are installed in the vehicle, fading to the rear speakers will result in no audio output.
  • Page 29 Entertainment Systems 3. Menu: Press to toggle through the following modes: Autoset: Allows you to set the strongest local radio stations without losing your original manually set preset stations for AM/FM1/FM2 . Press MENU to access. Use SEEK to set. When the six strongest stations are filled, the station stored in preset 1 will begin playing.
  • Page 30 Entertainment Systems 7. Comp (Compression): In CD mode, brings soft and loud CD passages together for a more consistent listening level. 8. Repeat: Press to repeat the current CD track. 9. Fast forward: Press to manually advance in a CD track. 10.
  • Page 31 Entertainment Systems 17. LOAD: Press to load a CD, then select a slot number using the radio presets 1 through 6. If you don’t select a slot within 5 seconds, the radio shall choose the first available slot for you. Press and hold for 2 seconds to auto load up to six CDs. 18.
  • Page 32 Due to technical incompatibility, certain recordable and re-recordable compact discs may not function correctly when used in Ford CD players. Irregular shaped CDs, CDs with a scratch protection film attached, and CDs with homemade paper (adhesive) labels should not be inserted into the CD player.

  • Page 33: Climate Controls

    Climate Controls HEATER ONLY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) 1. Fan speed adjustment: Controls the volume of air circulated in the vehicle. 2. Temperature selection: Controls the temperature of the airflow in the vehicle. 3. Air flow selections: Controls the direction of the airflow in the vehicle.

  • Page 34: Manual Heating And Air Conditioning

    Climate Controls To aid in side window defogging/demisting in cold weather: 1. Select 2. Modulate the temperature control to maintain comfort. 3. Set the fan speed to the highest setting. 4. Direct the outer instrument panel vents toward the side windows. To increase airflow to the outer instrument panel vents, close the vents located in the middle of the instrument panel.
  • Page 35 Climate Controls : Distributes outside air through the instrument panel vents, floor vents and center console vents (if equipped). O (OFF): Outside air is shut out and the climate system is turned off. : Distributes outside air through the floor vents. : Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster vents, floor vents and demister vents.

  • Page 36: Automatic Temperature Control

    Climate Controls AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) AUTO EXT TEMP AUTO Press the AUTO and (floor/defrost) controls at the same time and hold for one second to switch between Fahrenheit and Celsius. 1. A/C: Press to activate/deactivate air conditioning. Use with recirculated air to improve cooling performance and efficiency.
  • Page 37 Climate Controls (Floor/defrost): Distributes air through the instrument panel vents, floor vents and demister vents. (Floor): Distributes air through the floor vents. (Panel/floor): Distributes air through the instrument panel vents, floor vents and center console vents (if equipped). (Panel): Distributes air through the instrument panel vents and center console vents (if equipped).
  • Page 38 Climate Controls • Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area at the base of the windshield. • To improve the A/C cool down, drive with the windows slightly open for 2–3 minutes after start up or until the vehicle has been “aired out.” For maximum cooling performance in AUTO mode: •...

  • Page 39: Lights

    Lights HEADLAMP CONTROL Turns the lamps off. Turns on the parking lamps, instrument panel lamps, license plate lamps and tail lamps. Turns the headlamps on. Autolamp control (if equipped) The autolamp system provides light sensitive automatic on-off control of the exterior lights normally controlled by the headlamp control.
  • Page 40 Lights Foglamp control (if equipped) The headlamp control also operates the foglamps. The foglamps can be turned on only when the headlamp control is in the position and the high beams are not turned on. In autolamp mode, the foglamps won’t be operational until lighting conditions warrant the activation of the headlamp/parklamp lighting.
  • Page 41 Lights High beams Push the lever toward the instrument panel to activate. Pull the lever towards you to deactivate. Flash to pass Pull toward you slightly to activate and release to deactivate. PANEL DIMMER CONTROL Use to adjust the brightness of the instrument panel and all applicable switches in the vehicle during headlamp and parklamp operation.
  • Page 42 Lights Vertical and horizontal aim adjustment (sealed beam headlamps) The headlamps on your vehicle are intended to be aimed using mechanical aimers. If mechanical aimers are used and the cross-car sight line is in any way blocked, set the legs of the universal adaptor all to the same setting, such that the cross-car sight line is no longer blocked, per the instructions for the brand of mechanical aimer used.
  • Page 43 Lights 5. Locate the vertical adjuster (2) for each headlamp. Adjust the aim by turning the adjuster control either clockwise (to adjust up) or counterclockwise (to adjust down). 6. In addition to the horizontal line marked in step 2, a pair of vertical lines (5) must be marked at the center line of the headlamps on the wall or screen.

  • Page 44: Turn Signal Control

    Lights 4. On the wall or screen you will observe a light pattern with a distinct horizontal edge towards the right. If this edge is not at the horizontal reference line, the beam will need to be adjusted so the edge is at the same height as the horizontal reference line.
  • Page 45 Lights COURTESY/READING LAMPS (IF EQUIPPED) The dome lamp illuminates when any door is not completely closed, the instrument panel switch is pushed past the detent and when any of the remote entry controls are pressed while the ignition is off. The reading lamps can be turned on by pressing the rocker controls next to each lamp.
  • Page 46 Lights Replacing exterior bulbs Check the operation of all the bulbs frequently. Function Number of Trade number bulbs Headlamps H13/9008 (aerodynamic) Headlamps (sealed beam) H6054 Park lamp with 3157AK or 3157A aerodynamic headlamp Park lamp with sealed 4157K/3157 beam headlamp Sidemarker Tail/stop/turn/sidemarker 4157K/3157...
  • Page 47 Lights Replacing headlamp bulbs (aerodynamic) 1. Make sure that the headlamp control is in the OFF position and open the hood. 2. Remove the four screws from the top and bottom front of the headlamp assembly. 3. Press the retaining clip at the top of the headlamp assembly while pulling the assembly straight out.
  • Page 48 Lights Replacing park/turn and sidemarker lamp bulbs (aerodynamic) 1. Make sure that the headlamp control is in the OFF position and open the hood. 2. Remove the four screws from the top and bottom front of the headlamp assembly. 3. Press the retaining clip at the top of the headlamp assembly while pulling the assembly straight out.
  • Page 49 Lights Replacing headlamp bulbs (sealed beam) 1. Make sure that the headlamp control is in the OFF position and open the hood. 2. Remove the four screws from the top and bottom front of the headlamp assembly. 3. Press the retaining clip at the top of the headlamp assembly while pulling the assembly straight out.
  • Page 50 Lights Replacing park/turn/sidemarker bulbs (sealed beam) 1. Make sure that the headlamp control is in the OFF position and open the hood. 2. Remove the four screws from the top and bottom front of the headlamp assembly. 3. Press the retaining clip at the top of the headlamp assembly while pulling the assembly straight out.
  • Page 51 Lights Replacing tail lamp/turn/backup lamp bulbs — F–250/F–350 only 1. Make sure the headlamp switch is in the OFF position and then open the tailgate to expose the lamp assemblies. 2. Remove the two bolts from the tail lamp assembly and carefully pull the lamp assembly from the tailgate pillar by releasing the two retaining tabs.
  • Page 52 Lights Replacing cargo lamp and high-mount brakelamp bulbs 1. Make sure the headlamp switch is in the OFF position. 2. Remove the two screws and lamp assembly from vehicle as wiring permits. 3. Remove the bulb socket by rotating counterclockwise. 4.
  • Page 53 Lights Replacing license plate lamp bulbs The license plate bulbs are located behind the rear bumper. To change the license plate lamp bulbs: 1. Reach behind the rear bumper to locate the bulb. 2. Twist the bulb socket counterclockwise and carefully pull to remove it from the lamp assembly.

  • Page 54: Driver Controls

    Driver Controls MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER Windshield wiper: Rotate the end of the control away from you to increase the speed of the wipers; rotate towards you to decrease the speed of the wipers. Windshield washer: Push the end of the stalk: •...
  • Page 55 Driver Controls TRANSMISSION CONTROL Tow/Haul feature (5–speed automatic transmission) (if equipped) To activate, press the transmission control switch (TCS) located on the gearshift. The TOW/HAUL indicator light will illuminate in the instrument cluster. The transmission will operate in all gears. Press the transmission control switch again to deactivate Tow/Haul mode.
  • Page 56 Driver Controls Storage compartment (if equipped) Press the release on the door to open the storage compartment. The storage compartment may be used to secure sunglasses or a similar object and the front tab can be used for holding tickets, paper, envelopes, etc.

  • Page 57: Power Windows

    Driver Controls POWER WINDOWS (IF EQUIPPED) Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle and do not let children play with the power windows. They may seriously injure themselves. When closing the power windows, you should verify they are free of obstructions and ensure that children and/or pets are not in the proximity of the window openings.

  • Page 58: Mirrors

    Driver Controls Power rear slider window (if equipped) • Press and hold the open arrow side of control to open window. • Press and hold the closed arrow side of control to close window. Accessory delay (if equipped) With accessory delay, the window switches may be used for up to ten minutes after the ignition switch is turned to the OFF position or until any door is opened.
  • Page 59 Driver Controls Heated outside mirrors (if equipped) The main mirror glass is heated automatically to remove ice, mist and fog and activates when the vehicle is started. Note: The mirrors may be hot to the touch but will not burn. This is a normal condition.
  • Page 60 Driver Controls Clearance lamps (if equipped) Illuminates when the headlamps or parking lamps are switched on. This provides additional visibility of your vehicle to other drivers on the road. Fold-away mirrors The mirrors can be manually folded forward or backwards for narrow spaces like driving through an automatic car wash or backing out of a garage with the trailer tow mirror.

  • Page 61: Speed Control

    Driver Controls POWER ADJUSTABLE FOOT PEDALS (IF EQUIPPED) The accelerator and brake pedal should only be adjusted when the vehicle is stopped and the gearshift lever is in the P (Park) position. Press and hold the rocker control to adjust accelerator and brake pedal toward you or away from you.
  • Page 62 Driver Controls 3. Press the SET ACCEL control and release it. 4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal. 5. The indicator light on the instrument cluster will turn on. Note: • Vehicle speed may vary momentarily when driving up and down a steep hill.
  • Page 63 Driver Controls Reducing speed while using speed control There are two ways to reduce a set speed: • Press and hold the COAST control until you get to the desired speed, then release the control. You can also use the COAST control to operate the Tap-Down function.

  • Page 64: Upfitter Controls

    Driver Controls UPFITTER CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED) Your vehicle may be equipped with the Upfitter option package which will provide four switches, mounted in the center of the instrument panel, labeled AUX 1, AUX 2, AUX 3 and AUX 4. These switches will only operate while the ignition is in the 4 (ON) position, whether the engine is running or not.
  • Page 65 1935 Orange with Light Blue Trace More detailed information about the Upfitter switches can be found in the Electrical Wiring section of the Ford Truck Body Builders Layout Book, found at www.fleet.ford.com/truckbbas. 2006 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)

  • Page 66: Moon Roof

    Driver Controls STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED) These controls allow you to operate some radio and climate control features. Radio control features • Press MODE to select AM, FM1, FM2, TAPE or CD (if equipped). In Radio mode: • Press NEXT to seek/scan to the NEXT next strong station.
  • Page 67 Driver Controls Press and release the control again to fully open. To stop the one-touch open feature press either the AUTO or control again. To close the moon roof: Press and hold the control until the glass panel stops at the “comfort” position. Press and hold the control again until the glass stops moving.

  • Page 68: Message Center

    Driver Controls MINI-MESSAGE CENTER (IF EQUIPPED) With the ignition in the ON position, the mini message center, located on your instrument cluster, displays text messages that alert you to possible problems or malfunctions in your vehicle’s operating systems. Note: The following warning messages will reappear after an ignition OFF-ON cycle has been completed.
  • Page 69 Driver Controls Check gauge: Displays when any of the following conditions has occurred: • The engine coolant temperature is high. • The engine oil pressure is low. • The fuel gauge is at or near empty. Check trailer (if equipped): Displayed when a trailer connection becomes disconnected, either intentionally or unintentionally, and...
  • Page 70 Driver Controls Selectable features Reset Press this control to select and reset functions shown in the INFO menu and SETUP menu. Info menu This control displays the following control displays: • Odometer/Compass • Trip odometer/Odometer/Compass • Distance to Empty/Odometer/Compass • Average Fuel Economy/Odometer/Compass •...
  • Page 71 Driver Controls Compass zone/calibration adjustment 1. Determine your magnetic zone by referring to the zone map. 2. Turn ignition to the ON position. 3. Start the engine. 7 8 9 1011 4. From Info menu, press and hold the SETUP and RESET controls simultaneously until the message center display changes to show the current zone setting (XX).
  • Page 72 Driver Controls 9. The compass is now calibrated. Distance to empty (DTE) Selecting this function from the INFO menu estimates approximately how far you can drive with the fuel remaining in your tank under normal driving conditions. Remember to turn the ignition OFF when refueling to allow this feature to correctly detect the added fuel.
  • Page 73 Driver Controls 1. Drive the vehicle at least 5 miles (8 km) with the speed control system engaged to display a stabilized average. 2. Record the highway fuel economy for future reference. It is important to press the RESET control after setting the speed control to get accurate highway fuel economy readings.
  • Page 74 Driver Controls 5. DOOR AJAR 6. FUEL CAP (gasoline engine only) 7. AIR FILTER (diesel engine only) 8. FUEL LEVEL Units (English/Metric) 1. Select this function from the SETUP menu for the current units to be displayed. 2. Press the RESET control to change from English to Metric.
  • Page 75 Driver Controls Language 1. Select this function from the SETUP menu for the current language to be displayed. 2. Pressing the RESET control cycles the message center through each of the language choices. 3. Press and hold the RESET control to set the language choice. System warnings System warnings alert you to possible problems or malfunctions in your vehicle’s operating systems.
  • Page 76 Driver Controls This acts as a reminder that these warning conditions still exist within the vehicle. Warning display Status Reduced engine power Warning cannot be reset Stop engine safely Low fuel level Warning returns after 10 minutes Low brake fluid level Low oil pressure Check engine temperature Trailer disconnected...
  • Page 77 Driver Controls LOW BRAKE FLUID LEVEL. Indicates the brake fluid level is low and the brake system should be inspected immediately. Refer to Checking and adding brake fluid in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. LOW OIL PRESSURE. Displayed when the engine oil pressure is low. If this warning message is displayed, check the level of the engine oil.
  • Page 78 Driver Controls DATA ERR. These messages indicate improper operation of the vehicle network communication between electronic modules. • Odometer • Fuel flow • Fuel level • Trans temp • Fuel cap • Engine sensor • Brake fluid • Auto lock •...
  • Page 79 Driver Controls Tailgate removal Your tailgate is removable to allow more room for loading. 1. Lower the tailgate. 2. Use a screwdriver to pry the spring clip (on each connector) past the head of the support screw. Disconnect cable. 3. Disconnect the other cable. 4.

  • Page 80: Locks And Security

    Locks and Security KEYS The key operates all locks on your vehicle. You should always carry a second key with you in a safe place in case you require it in an emergency. Your keys are programmed to your vehicle; using a non-programmed key will not permit your vehicle to start.
  • Page 81 Locks and Security CHILDPROOF DOOR LOCKS (IF EQUIPPED) • When these locks are set, the rear doors cannot be opened from the inside. • The rear doors can be opened from the outside when the doors are unlocked. The childproof locks are located on rear edge of each rear door and must be set separately for each door.
  • Page 82 Locks and Security Your vehicle is equipped with a remote entry system which allows you to: • unlock the vehicle doors without a key. • lock all the vehicle doors without a key. • activate the personal alarm. If there are problems with the remote entry system, make sure to take ALL remote entry transmitters with you to the authorized dealer in order to aid in troubleshooting the problem.
  • Page 83 Locks and Security The UNLOCK feature will work again after: • a door has become ajar, • the ignition is turned to the 4 (ON) position, • unlocking the vehicle using the keyless entry keypad, • or using the UNLOCK control on your remote entry transmitter (if equipped).
  • Page 84 Locks and Security 2. Do not wipe off any grease on the battery terminals on the back surface of the circuit board. 3. Remove the old battery. Note: Please refer to local regulations when disposing of transmitter batteries. 4. Insert the new battery. Refer to the diagram inside the remote entry transmitter for the correct orientation of the battery.
  • Page 85 Locks and Security To program the keyless entry keypads remote entry transmitters yourself: 1. Ensure the vehicle is electronically unlocked. 2. Put the key in the ignition. 3. Turn the key from the 2 (LOCK) position to 3 (OFF). 4. Cycle eight times rapidly (within 10 seconds) between the 3 (OFF) position and 4 (ON).
  • Page 86 Locks and Security Illuminated entry The interior lamps illuminate when the remote entry system is used to unlock the door(s). The illuminated entry system will turn off the interior lights if: • the ignition switch is turned to the 4 (ON) position, or •...
  • Page 87 Locks and Security 3. Enter your personal 5-digit code. Each number must be entered within five seconds of each other. 4. The doors will again lock then unlock to confirm that your personal keycode has been programmed to the module. Tips: •...
  • Page 88 Locks and Security Autolock (if equipped) This feature automatically locks all vehicle doors when the following conditions are met: • the ignition key is in the 4 (ON) position, • all the doors are closed, • the brake is pressed before reaching 5 mph (8 km/h), and •...
  • Page 89 Locks and Security To deactivate/reactivate the autolock feature using the power door unlock control You must complete Steps 1-7 within 30 seconds or the procedure will have to be repeated. If the procedure needs to be repeated, you must wait 30 seconds. 1.

  • Page 90: Seating And Safety Restraints

    Seating and Safety Restraints SEATING Notes: Reclining the seatback can cause an occupant to slide under the seat’s safety belt, resulting in severe personal injuries in the event of a collision. Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to reduce the risk of injury in a collision or sudden stop.
  • Page 91 Seating and Safety Restraints Full bench seat (if equipped) • Lift the release bar to move the seat forward or backward. Ensure that the seat is relatched into place. • Pull up on the lever located at the bottom of the seatback to quickly fold the seatback forward.
  • Page 92 Seating and Safety Restraints 40/20/40 front seat armrest and console (if equipped) To release the armrest, pull forward on the strap and pull the armrest down. To gain access to the storage compartment in your armrest, lift the latch to open the lid. The lid cannot be opened in the upright position.
  • Page 93 Seating and Safety Restraints Captain’s chair (if equipped) • Lift the bar to move the seat forward or rearward. Make sure that the seat is relatched into place. • To recline the seatback, pull the release lever handle located on the side of the seat up.
  • Page 94 Seating and Safety Restraints Press to raise or lower the rear portion of the seat cushion. • Type A • Type B • Type A Press the control to move the seat forward, backward, up or down. • Type B Press the control to move the seat forward or backward.
  • Page 95 Seating and Safety Restraints Using the manual lumbar support For more lumbar support, turn the lumbar support control toward the front of vehicle. For less lumbar support, turn the lumbar support control toward the rear of vehicle. Heated seats (if equipped) To operate the heated seats, do the following: •...
  • Page 96 Seating and Safety Restraints REAR FOLDING SEAT SYSTEM WITH LOAD FLOOR (IF EQUIPPED) The rear seatback has a split 60/40 seat. Each seat cushion can be flipped up into the seatback position. 1. Pull down the latch lever located on the bottom seat back to fold the seat back forward.

  • Page 97: Safety Restraints

    Seating and Safety Restraints To gain access to the cupholders and tray, pull down on the armrest. To gain access to the 60/40 load floor, store the cushion in the upright locked position. Pull up on the straps located at the sides of the load floor, and rotate forward until resting on the carpet.
  • Page 98 Seating and Safety Restraints It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and safety belts.
  • Page 99 Seating and Safety Restraints 2. To unfasten, push the release button and remove the tongue from the buckle. The front outboard and rear outboard safety restraints in the vehicle are combination lap and shoulder belts. The front outboard passenger and rear seat outboard safety belts have two types of locking modes described below: Vehicle sensitive mode...
  • Page 100 Seating and Safety Restraints How to use the automatic locking mode • Buckle the combination lap and shoulder belt. • Grasp the shoulder portion and pull downward until the entire belt is pulled out. • Allow the belt to retract. As the belt retracts, you will hear a clicking sound.
  • Page 101 Seating and Safety Restraints BELT AND RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY MUST BE REPLACED if the seat belt assembly “automatic locking retractor” feature or any other seat belt function is not operating properly when checked according to the procedures in the Workshop Manual. Failure to replace the belt and retractor assembly could increase the risk of injury in collisions.
  • Page 102 Seating and Safety Restraints • 4–door Super Cab To adjust the shoulder belt height, push the button and slide the height adjuster up or down. Release the button and pull down on the height adjuster to make sure it is locked in place. Position the safety belt height adjusters so that the belt rests across the middle of your shoulder.
  • Page 103 Seating and Safety Restraints Insert the tongue into the correct buckle (the buckle closest to the direction the tongue is coming from). To lengthen the belt, turn the tongue at a right angle to the belt and pull across your lap until it reaches the buckle.
  • Page 104 Seating and Safety Restraints Conditions of operation If... Then... The driver’s safety belt is not The safety belt warning light buckled before the ignition illuminates 1-2 minutes and the switch is turned to the ON warning chime sounds 4-8 seconds. position...
  • Page 105 Seating and Safety Restraints The following are reasons most often given for not wearing safety belts (All statistics based on U.S. data): Reasons given... Consider... “Crashes are rare events” 36700 crashes occur every day. The more we drive, the more we are exposed to “rare”...
  • Page 106 Seating and Safety Restraints Reasons given... Consider... “I have an airbag” Airbags offer greater protection when used with safety belts. Frontal airbags are not designed to inflate in rear and side crashes or rollovers. “I’d rather be thrown clear” Not a good idea. People who are ejected are 40 times more likely to DIE.
  • Page 107 Seating and Safety Restraints BeltMinder activation and deactivation procedure 1. Turn the ignition switch to the RUN (or ON) position. (DO NOT START THE ENGINE) 2. Wait until the safety belt warning light turns off. (Approximately 1–2 minutes) • Step 3–5 must be completed within 60 seconds or the procedure will have to be repeated.

  • Page 108: Airbags

    (if equipped), shoulder belt guide on seatback (if equipped), child safety seat LATCH and tether anchors, and attaching hardware, should be inspected after a collision. Ford Motor Company recommends that all safety belt assemblies in use in vehicles involved in a collision be replaced.
  • Page 109 Seating and Safety Restraints Important SRS precautions The SRS is designed to work with the safety belt to help protect the driver and right front passenger from certain upper body injuries. Airbags DO NOT inflate slowly; there is a risk of injury from a deploying airbag.
  • Page 110 Seating and Safety Restraints Do not attempt to service, repair, or modify the airbag supplemental restraint systems or its fuses. See your authorized dealer. The front passenger air bag is not designed to offer protection to an occupant in the center front seating position. Modifying or adding equipment to the front end of the vehicle (including frame, bumper, front end body structure and tow hooks) may affect the performance of the airbag system, increasing the...
  • Page 111 Seating and Safety Restraints How does the airbag supplemental restraint system work? The airbag SRS is designed to activate when the vehicle sustains sufficient longitudinal deceleration. The fact that the airbags did not inflate in a collision does not mean that something is wrong with the system.
  • Page 112 Seating and Safety Restraints If the air bag has deployed, the air bag will not function again and must be replaced immediately. If the air bag is not replaced, the unrepaired area will increase the risk of injury in a collision.
  • Page 113 Seating and Safety Restraints Passenger airbag ON/OFF switch (if equipped) An airbag ON/OFF switch has been installed in this vehicle. Before driving, always look at the face of the switch to be sure the switch is in the proper position in accordance with these instructions and warnings.
  • Page 114 Seating and Safety Restraints Turning the passenger airbag back on The passenger airbag remains OFF until you turn it back ON. 1. Insert the ignition key and turn the switch to ON. 2. The OFF light will briefly illuminate when the ignition is turned to On.
  • Page 115 Seating and Safety Restraints The vast majority of drivers and passengers are much safer with an airbag than without. To do their job and reduce the risk of life threatening injuries, airbags must open with great force, and this force can pose a potentially deadly risk in some situations, particularly when a front seat occupant is not properly buckled up.
  • Page 116 Seating and Safety Restraints • makes the potential harm from the passenger airbag in a crash greater than the potential harm from turning OFF the airbag and allowing the passenger, even if belted, to hit the dashboard or windshield in a crash. This vehicle has special energy management safety belts for the driver and right front passenger.

  • Page 117: Child Restraints

    Seating and Safety Restraints • makes the potential harm from the passenger airbag deployment greater than the potential harm from turning OFF the airbag and experiencing a crash without the protection offered by the airbag This vehicle has special energy management safety belts for the driver and right front passenger.
  • Page 118 To improve the fit of both the lap and shoulder belt on children who have outgrown child safety seats, Ford Motor Company recommends use of a belt-positioning booster. Booster seats position a child so that safety belts fit better. They lift the child up so that the lap belt rests low across the hips and the knees bend comfortably.
  • Page 119 Seating and Safety Restraints Booster seats should be used until you can answer YES to ALL of these questions: • Can the child sit all the way back against the vehicle seat back with knees bent comfortably at the edge of the seat without slouching? •...
  • Page 120 Seating and Safety Restraints Children and booster seats vary widely in size and shape. Choose a booster that keeps the lap belt low and snug across the hips, never up across the stomach, and lets you adjust the shoulder belt to cross the chest and rest snugly near the center of the shoulder.
  • Page 121 80 pounds (36 kg) using an upper torso harness and a belt-positioning booster. Ford recommends the use of a child safety seat having a top tether strap. Install the child safety seat in a seating position with a tether anchor.
  • Page 122 Seating and Safety Restraints Carefully follow all of the manufacturer’s instructions included with the safety seat you put in your vehicle. If you do not install and use the safety seat properly, the child may be injured in a sudden stop or collision.
  • Page 123 Seating and Safety Restraints 2. Pull down on the shoulder belt and then grasp the shoulder belt and lap belt together. 3. While holding the shoulder and lap belt portions together, route the tongue through the child seat according to the child seat manufacturer’s instructions.
  • Page 124 Seating and Safety Restraints 6. Allow the belt to retract. The belt will click as it retracts to indicate it is in the automatic locking mode. 7. Pull the lap belt portion across the child seat toward the buckle and pull up on the shoulder belt while pushing down with knee on the child seat.
  • Page 125 Seating and Safety Restraints The SuperCab rear seat has three straps behind the top of the seat back that function as both routing loops for the tether straps and anchor loops. The tether strap anchors in your vehicle are in the following positions (shown from top view): Attach the tether strap only to the appropriate tether anchor as shown.
  • Page 126 Seating and Safety Restraints 4. You may need to pull the seatback forward to access the tether anchors. Make sure the seat is locked in the upright position before installing the child seat. Refer to the Rear folding seat system with load floor section in this chapter for information on how to operate the rear seats.
  • Page 127 Seating and Safety Restraints 6. Refer to the Installing child safety seats in combination lap and shoulder belt seating positions section of this chapter for further instructions to secure the child safety seat. 7. Tighten the child safety seat tether strap according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
  • Page 128 Seating and Safety Restraints 3. Install the child safety seat tightly using the vehicle belts. Follow the instructions in this chapter. 4. Tighten the tether strap according to the child seat manufacturer’s instructions. A single loop can be used to route and anchor more than one child seat. For example, the center loop can be used as a routing loop for a child safety seat in the center rear seat and as an anchoring loop for child seats installed in the outboard rear seats.

  • Page 129: Tires, Wheels And Loading

    Tires, Wheels and Loading NOTICE TO UTILITY VEHICLE AND TRUCK OWNERS Utility vehicles and trucks handle differently than passenger cars in the various driving conditions that are encountered on streets, highways and off-road. Utility vehicles and trucks are not designed for cornering at speeds as high as passenger cars any more than low-slung sports cars are designed...
  • Page 130 Tires, Wheels and Loading Power is supplied to all four wheels through a transfer case or power transfer unit. 4WD vehicles allow you to select different drive modes as necessary. Information on shifting procedures and maintenance can be found in your Owner’s Guide. You should become thoroughly familiar with this information before you operate your vehicle.
  • Page 131 10 to 12 inches or limited production tires as defined in Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations Part 575.104(c)(2). U.S. Department of Transportation-Tire quality grades: The U.S. Department of Transportation requires Ford to give you the following information about tire grades exactly as the government has written it. Treadwear...
  • Page 132 Tires, Wheels and Loading and one-half (1 ⁄ ) times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use, however, and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits, service practices, and differences in road characteristics and climate.
  • Page 133 Tires, Wheels and Loading • Tire Identification Number (TIN): A number on the sidewall of each tire providing information about the tire brand and manufacturing plant, tire size and date of manufacture. Also referred to as DOT code. • Inflation pressure: A measure of the amount of air in a tire. •...

  • Page 134: Tire Inflation

    (if equipped), at least monthly and before long trips. You are strongly urged to buy a reliable tire pressure gauge, as automatic service station gauges may be inaccurate. Ford recommends the use of a digital or dial type tire pressure gauge rather than a stick type tire pressure gauge.
  • Page 135 Tires, Wheels and Loading which can be found on the Safety Compliance Certification Label or Tire Label which is located on the B-Pillar or the edge of the driver’s door. The cold inflation pressure should never be set lower than the recommended pressure on the Safety Compliance Certification Label or Tire Label.
  • Page 136 Tires, Wheels and Loading 6. Visually inspect the tires to make sure there are no nails or other objects embedded that could poke a hole in the tire and cause an air leak. 7. Check the sidewalls to make sure there are no gouges, cuts or bulges. Tire inflation information All tires with Steel Carcass Plies (if equipped): This type of tire utilizes steel cords in the sidewalls.
  • Page 137 Tires, Wheels and Loading Stay out of the trajectory (1) as indicated in the illustration. TIRE CARE Inspecting your tires Periodically inspect the tire treads for uneven or excessive wear and remove objects such as stones, nails or glass that may be wedged in the tread grooves.
  • Page 138 Tires, Wheels and Loading Improper or inadequate vehicle maintenance can cause tires to wear abnormally. Inspect all your tires, including the spare, frequently, and replace them if one or more of the following conditions exist: Tire wear When the tread is worn down to 1/16th of an inch (2 mm), tires must be replaced to help prevent your vehicle from skidding and...
  • Page 139 Only use replacement tires and wheels that are the same size and type (such as P-metric versus LT-metric or all-season versus all-terrain) as those originally provided by Ford. Use of any tire or wheel not recommended by Ford can affect the safety and performance of your vehicle, which could result in an increased risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death.
  • Page 140 Tires, Wheels and Loading If your vehicle is stuck in snow, mud, sand, etc., do not rapidly spin the tires; spinning the tires can tear the tire and cause an explosion. A tire can explode in as little as three to five seconds. Never spin the tires in excess of the 35 mph (55 km/h) point indicated on the speedometer.
  • Page 141 Tires, Wheels and Loading Tire rotation Rotating your tires at the recommended interval (as indicated in the scheduled maintenance information that comes with your vehicle) will help your tires wear more evenly, providing better tire performance and longer tire life. Unless otherwise specified, rotate the tires approximately every 5,000 miles (8,000 km).
  • Page 142 Tires, Wheels and Loading • DRW – Six tire rotation If your vehicle is equipped with dual rear wheels it is recommended that the front and rear tires (in pairs) be rotated only side to side. We do not recommend splitting up the dual rear wheels.
  • Page 143 Tires, Wheels and Loading Information on “P” type tires P215/65R15 95H is an example of a tire size, load index and speed rating. The definitions of these items are listed below. (Note that the tire size, load index and speed rating for your vehicle may be different from this example.) 1.
  • Page 144 Tires, Wheels and Loading Note: You may not find this information on all tires because it is not required by federal law. Letter rating Speed rating - mph (km/h) 81 mph (130 km/h) 87 mph (140 km/h) 99 mph (159 km/h) 106 mph (171 km/h) 112 mph (180 km/h) 118 mph (190 km/h)
  • Page 145 Tires, Wheels and Loading 11. Maximum Load: Indicates the maximum load in kilograms and pounds that can be carried by the tire. Refer to the Tire Label or Safety Compliance Certification Label, which is located on the B-Pillar or the edge of the driver’s door, for the correct tire pressure for your vehicle.
  • Page 146 Tires, Wheels and Loading Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for “LT” type tires “LT” type tires have some additional information beyond those of “P” type tires; these differences are described below: 1. LT: Indicates a tire, designated by the Tire and Rim Association (T&RA), that is intended for service on light trucks.
  • Page 147 Tires, Wheels and Loading Information on “T” type tires “T” type tires have some additional information beyond those of “P” type tires; these differences are described below: T145/80D16 is an example of a tire size. Note: The temporary tire size for your vehicle may be different from this example.

  • Page 148: Vehicle Loading

    Tires, Wheels and Loading SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS Snow tires must be the same size and grade as the tires you currently have on your vehicle. Note: If your vehicle is equipped with 20” tires, do not use snow chains on the front tires.
  • Page 149 Tires, Wheels and Loading Vehicle Curb Weight – is the weight of your new vehicle when you picked it up from your authorized dealer plus any aftermarket equipment. Payload – is the combined weight of cargo and passengers that the vehicle is carrying.
  • Page 150 Tires, Wheels and Loading Example only: Cargo Weight – includes all weight added to the Base Curb Weight, including cargo and optional equipment. When towing, trailer tongue load or king pin weight is also part of cargo weight. GAW (Gross Axle Weight) – is the total weight placed on each axle (front and rear) –...
  • Page 151 Tires, Wheels and Loading GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) – is the maximum allowable weight that can be carried by a single axle (front or rear). These numbers are shown on the Tire Label or Safety Compliance Certification Label located on the B-Pillar or the edge of the driver’s door.
  • Page 152 Tires, Wheels and Loading GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) – is the maximum allowable weight of the fully loaded vehicle (including all options, equipment, passengers and cargo). The GVWR is shown on the Tire Label or Safety Compliance Certification Label located on the B-Pillar or the edge of the driver’s door.
  • Page 153 Tires, Wheels and Loading Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight – is the highest possible weight of a fully loaded trailer the vehicle can tow. It assumes a vehicle with only mandatory options, no cargo (internal or external), a tongue load of 10–15% (conventional trailer) or king pin weight of 15–25% (fifth wheel trailer), and driver only (150 lb.
  • Page 154 Tires, Wheels and Loading 5. Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4. 6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle.

  • Page 155: Trailer Towing

    Tires, Wheels and Loading Special loading instructions for owners of pickup trucks and utility-type vehicles For important information regarding safe operation of this type of vehicle, see the Preparing to drive your vehicle section in the Driving chapter of this owner guide. Loaded vehicles may handle differently than unloaded vehicles.
  • Page 156 Tires, Wheels and Loading Towing a trailer places an additional load on your vehicle’s engine, transmission, axle, brakes, tires and suspension. Inspect these components carefully prior to and after any towing operation. Refer to Transmission temperature gauge in the Instrument Cluster chapter for the transmission fluid temperature information.
  • Page 157 Tires, Wheels and Loading Preparing to tow Use the proper equipment for towing a trailer and make sure it is properly attached to your vehicle. See your authorized dealer or a reliable trailer dealer if you require assistance. Hitches Do not use hitches that clamp onto the vehicle’s bumper or attach to the axle.
  • Page 158 Tires, Wheels and Loading Towing trailers beyond the maximum tongue weight exceeds the limit of the towing system and could result in vehicle structural damage, loss of vehicle control and personal injury. Load equalizing hitch When hooking up a trailer using a load equalizing hitch, always use the following procedure: 1.
  • Page 159 The Ford TBC has only been verified to be compatible with trailers having electric-actuated drum brakes (one to four axles) and not hydraulic surge or electric-over-hydraulic types. It is the responsibility of the customer to ensure that the trailer brakes are adjusted appropriately, functioning normally and all electric connections are properly made.
  • Page 160 Tires, Wheels and Loading 3. GAIN setting display: Shows the current GAIN setting. This will illuminate when a trailer is connected, flash if the trailer becomes disconnected, or remain off if no trailer is connected. 4. OUTPUT bar graph: When the vehicle’s brake pedal is pushed, or when the manual control is activated, green bar indicators will illuminate to indicate the amount of power going to the trailer brakes relative to the brake pedal or manual control input.
  • Page 161 Note: Your TBC can be diagnosed by your authorized dealer to determine exactly which trailer fault has occurred; however, if the fault is with the trailer this diagnosis is not covered under your Ford warranty. 2006 F-250/350/450/550 (f23)
  • Page 162 Reactivation of the ignition from 3 (OFF) to 4 (ON) will awaken the TBC module. • The TBC is only a factory or dealer installed item. Ford is not responsible for warranty or performance of the TBC due to misuse or customer installation.
  • Page 163 Tires, Wheels and Loading Driving while you tow When towing a trailer: • Do not drive faster than 70 mph (112 km/h) during the first 500 miles (800 km) of trailer towing and don’t make full-throttle starts. • Turn off the speed control. The speed control may shut off automatically when you are towing on long, steep grades.
  • Page 164 Tires, Wheels and Loading • If you will be towing a trailer frequently in hot weather, hilly conditions, at GCW, or any combination of these factors, consider refilling your rear axle with synthetic gear lubricant if not already so equipped. Refer to Lubricant Specifications in the Maintenance and specifications chapter for the proper axle lubricant.

  • Page 165: Recreational Towing

    • Maximum distance is 50 miles (80 km). If a distance of 50 miles (80 km) or a speed of 35 mph (56 km/h) must be exceeded, you must disconnect the driveshaft. Ford recommends the driveshaft be removed/installed only by a qualified technician. See your local authorized dealer for driveshaft removal/installation.
  • Page 166 Tires, Wheels and Loading Improper removal/installation of the driveshaft can cause transmission fluid loss, damage to the driveshaft and internal transmission components. 4x4 with manual shift transfer case: • Place the transfer case in N (Neutral). • Front hub locks are in the FREE position. 4x4 electronic shift transfer case vehicles with automatic transmissions: Regarding recreational towing or having your vehicle towed, 4x4 vehicles...

  • Page 167: Driving

    Driving STARTING Positions of the ignition 1. ACCESSORY, allows the electrical accessories such as the radio to operate while the engine is not running. 2. LOCK, locks the steering wheel, automatic transmission gearshift lever and allows key removal. For vehicles equipped with a manual transmission, you must depress the ignition release lever to release the key.
  • Page 168 Driving Extended idling at high engine speeds can produce very high temperatures in the engine and exhaust system, creating the risk of fire or other damage. Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle in dry grass or other dry ground cover.
  • Page 169 Driving If starting a vehicle with an automatic transmission: 1. Make sure the parking brake is set. 2. Make sure the gearshift is in P (Park). If starting a vehicle with a manual transmission: 1. Make sure the parking brake is set.
  • Page 170 Driving Make sure the corresponding lights illuminate or illuminate briefly. If a light fails to illuminate, have the vehicle serviced. • If the driver’s safety belt is fastened, the light may not illuminate. 2006 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 171 Driving Starting the engine 1. Turn the key to 4 (ON) without turning the key to 5 (START). 2. Turn the key to 5 (START), then release the key as soon as the engine starts. Excessive cranking could damage the starter. Note: If the engine does not start within five seconds on the first try, turn the key to 3 (OFF), wait 10 seconds and try again.

  • Page 172: Brakes

    Driving USING THE ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (IF EQUIPPED) Use of an engine block heater is strongly recommended if you live in a region where temperatures reach -10°F (-23°C) or below. For best results, plug the heater in at least three hours before starting the vehicle.
  • Page 173 Driving ABS warning lamp The ABS lamp in the instrument cluster momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned on. If the light does not illuminate during start up, remains on or flashes, the ABS may be disabled and may need to be serviced. Even when the ABS is disabled, normal braking is still effective.
  • Page 174 Driving The BRAKE warning lamp in the instrument cluster illuminates and remains illuminated until the BRAKE parking brake is released. Pull the right side of the release lever to release the parking brake; the release lever pulls at an angle toward the driver’s door.
  • Page 175 Driving • Do not operate the vehicle with a low power steering pump fluid level (below the FULL COLD mark on the dipstick). If the power steering system breaks down (or if the engine is turned off), you can steer the vehicle manually, but it takes more effort. If the steering wanders or pulls, check for: •...

  • Page 176: Transmission Operation

    Driving Vehicles with a higher center of gravity such as utility and four-wheel drive vehicles handle differently than vehicles with a lower center of gravity. Utility and four-wheel drive vehicles are not designed for cornering at speeds as high as passenger cars any more than low-slung sports cars are designed to perform satisfactorily under off-road conditions.
  • Page 177 Driving Do not drive your vehicle until you verify that the brakelamps are working. Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift is latched in P (Park). Turn the ignition to the LOCK position and remove the key whenever you leave your vehicle. If the parking brake is fully released, but the brake warning lamp remains illuminated, the brakes may not be working properly.
  • Page 178 Driving To put your vehicle in P (Park): • Come to a complete stop • Move the gearshift lever and securely latch it in P (Park) Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift is latched in P (Park). Turn the ignition to the LOCK position and remove the key whenever you leave your vehicle.
  • Page 179 Driving To deactivate the Tow/Haul feature and return to normal driving mode, press the button on the end of the gearshift lever. The TOW HAUL light will no longer be illuminated. When you shut-off and restart the engine, the transmission will automatically return to normal D (Overdrive) mode (Tow/Haul OFF).
  • Page 180 Driving MANUAL TRANSMISSION OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED) Using the clutch The manual transmission has a starter interlock that prevents cranking the engine unless the clutch pedal is fully depressed. To start the vehicle: 1. Make sure the parking brake is fully set. 2.
  • Page 181 Driving Shift according to the following shift speed charts: Upshifts when accelerating (recommended for best fuel economy) 6-speed transmission Shift from: Transfer case position (if equipped) 2H or 4H LO-1 5 mph (8 km/h) 2 mph (3 km/h) 15 mph (24 km/h) 6 mph (10 km/h) 22 mph (35 km/h) 9 mph (14 km/h)
  • Page 182 Driving Parking your vehicle 1. Apply the brake and shift into the neutral position. 2. Fully apply the parking brake, then shift into 1 (First). 3. Turn the ignition off. Do not park your vehicle in Neutral, it may move unexpectedly and injure someone.
  • Page 183 Driving This system is not designed to prevent contact with small or moving objects. The system is designed to provide a warning to assist the driver in detecting large stationary objects to avoid damaging the vehicle. The system may not detect smaller objects, particularly those close to the ground.
  • Page 184 Driving The RSS automatically turns on when the gearshift lever is placed in R (Reverse) and the ignition is on. An RSS control allows the driver to turn the RSS on and off. To turn the RSS off, the ignition must be on, and the gear selector in R (Reverse).
  • Page 185 Driving Manual Shift On Stop (MSOS) 4x4 system (if equipped) The 4WD system is engaged or disengaged by rotating the control for both front wheel hub locks from the FREE or LOCK position, then manually engaging or disengaging the transfer case with the floor-mounted shifter.
  • Page 186 Driving • auto-manual hub locks can be manually overridden by rotating the hub lock control from AUTO to LOCK if desired. • automatic operation of the hub locks is recommended, and will increase fuel economy • For proper operation, make sure that each hub is fully engaged and that both hub locks are set to the same position (both set to LOCK or both...
  • Page 187 Driving Shifting from 2H (2WD High) to 4H (4WD High) Engage the locking hubs by rotating the hub lock control from FREE to LOCK, then move the transfer case lever from 2H (2WD High) to 4H (4WD High) at a vehicle speed below 3 mph (5 km/h).
  • Page 188 Driving 3. Move the transfer case shift lever through N (Neutral) directly to 4L (4WD Low). If the shift lever does not, or only partially moves to the 4L (4WD Low) position, perform a shift with the transmission in N (Neutral) and the vehicle rolling at a speed below 3 mph (5 km/h).
  • Page 189 Driving Do not leave the vehicle unattended with the transfer case in the N (Neutral) position. Always set the parking brake fully and turn off the ignition when leaving the vehicle. Using the Electronic Shift On the Fly (ESOF) 4WD system (if equipped) Positions of the electronic shift system The electronic shift 4WD system is designed to allow up to 45...
  • Page 190 Driving Shifting from 4x4 HIGH (4WD High) to 2WD (2WD High) Rotate the 4WD control to 2WD at any forward speed. Disengagement of the transfer case and front hubs may be delayed due to torque bind which is caused by driving on dry hard surfaces or performing tight turns while using the 4WD system.
  • Page 191 Driving 4. Move the 4WD control to the 4x4 HIGH (4WD High) or 2WD (2WD High) position. 5. Hold the shift conditions until the LOW RANGE indicator light shuts off. 6. If the LOW RANGE indicator light does not shut off within 15 seconds, allow the vehicle to move at a speed above 1 mph (1.6 km/h), then repeat steps 3 through 5 before reporting any shift concerns to...
  • Page 192 Driving • Drive slower in strong crosswinds which can affect the normal steering characteristics of your vehicle. • Be extremely careful when driving on pavement made slippery by loose sand, water, gravel, snow or ice. If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement •...
  • Page 193 Driving Do not spin the wheels at over 35 mph (56 km/h). The tires may fail and injure a passenger or bystander. Refer to Transmission temperature gauge in the Instrument Cluster chapter for transmission fluid temperature information. Emergency maneuvers • In an unavoidable emergency situation where a sudden sharp turn must be made, remember to avoid “over-driving”...
  • Page 194 Driving Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift is latched in P (Park). Turn the ignition to the LOCK position and remove the key whenever you leave your vehicle. If the parking brake is fully released, but the brake warning lamp remains illuminated, the brakes may not be working properly.
  • Page 195 Ford Motor Company joins the U.S. Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management in encouraging you to help preserve our national forest and other public and private lands by “treading lightly.”...
  • Page 196 Driving Driving on hilly or sloping terrain Although natural obstacles may make it necessary to travel diagonally up or down a hill or steep incline, you should always try to drive straight up or straight down. Avoid driving crosswise or turning on steep slopes or hills.
  • Page 197 Ford Motor Company recommends that caution be used with any vehicle equipped with a high load or device (such as ladder racks or pickup box cover).
  • Page 198 PTO installer, since the duration of operation limit for the aftermarket PTO may be less than 10 minutes. A more complete description of PTO operation is discussed in the Ford Truck Body Builders Layout Book, found at www.fleet.ford.com/truckbbas.
  • Page 199 Driving SNOWPLOWING Ford recommends that the Super Duty F-Series used for snow removal include a snow plow package option. Installing the snowplow Weight limits and guidelines for selecting and installing the snowplow can be found in the Ford Truck Body Builders Layout Book, Snowplow section, found at www.fleet.ford.com/truckbbas.
  • Page 200 Do not attempt to service, repair, or modify the air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) or its fuses. See your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer. Additional equipment such as snowplow equipment may effect the performance of the airbag sensors increasing the risk of injury.
  • Page 201 Driving Transmission operation while plowing Operate the vehicle with the automatic transmission gearshift lever in the D (Overdrive) position and Tow/Haul OFF. • Shift transfer case to 4x4 LOW (4WD Low) when plowing in small areas at speeds below 5 mph (8 km/h). •...

  • Page 202: Roadside Emergencies

    50,000 miles (80,000 km) on Lincoln vehicles. Roadside assistance will cover: • a flat tire change with a good spare (except Ford GT which has a tire inflation kit) • battery jump start • lock-out assistance (key replacement cost is the customer’s responsibility) •...
  • Page 203 1–800–241–3673; Lincoln vehicle customers call 1–800–521–4140. Canadian customers who require roadside assistance, call 1–800–665–2006. If you need to arrange roadside assistance for yourself, Ford Motor Company will reimburse a reasonable amount. To obtain reimbursement information, U.S. Ford or Mercury vehicles customers call 1-800-241-3673;...

  • Page 204: Fuel Pump Shut-Off Switch

    Roadside Emergencies HAZARD FLASHER The hazard flasher is located on the steering column, just behind the steering wheel. The hazard flashers will operate when the ignition is in any position or if the key is not in the ignition. Push in the flasher control and all front and rear direction signals will flash.

  • Page 205: Fuses And Relays

    Roadside Emergencies This switch is located in the front passenger’s footwell, behind the kick panel access cover. To reset the switch: 1. Turn the ignition off. 2. Check the fuel system for leaks. 3. If no leaks are apparent, reset the switch by pushing in on the reset button.
  • Page 206 Roadside Emergencies Standard fuse amperage rating and color COLOR Cartridge Fuse Mini Standard Maxi Fuse link maxi rating fuses fuses fuses cartridge fuses Grey Grey — — — Violet Violet — — — Pink Pink — — — — — —...
  • Page 207 Roadside Emergencies To remove a fuse use the fuse puller tool provided on the fuse panel cover. To reinstall the cover, align and engage the two hooked clips at the bottom of the cover onto the instrument panel, then lift the panel and press the top clips firmly into place.
  • Page 208 Roadside Emergencies The fuses are coded as follows. Fuse/Relay Fuse Amp Passenger Compartment Fuse Location Rating Panel Description 15A* Adjustable pedals 10A* Cluster 10A* Upfitter #3 20A* Power point (Instrument panel) 10A* Upfitter #4 — Not used 30A* High beam headlamps, Flash-to-pass 20A* Back-up lamps...
  • Page 209 Roadside Emergencies Fuse/Relay Fuse Amp Passenger Compartment Fuse Location Rating Panel Description — Not used — Not used 15A* Exterior lamps 20A* Flasher, Brake On-Off (BOO) lamps 10A* Body Security Module (BSM) (Security) 15A* Trailer tow Electric Brake Controller (EBC) 20A* Heated seats 20A*...
  • Page 210 Roadside Emergencies Fuse/Relay Fuse Amp Passenger Compartment Fuse Location Rating Panel Description 20A* Fuel pump 10A* Instrument cluster 15A* Delayed accessory 10A* Fog lamps — Not used 10A* Ignition switch RUN/START feed 10A* Left-hand low beam headlamp 10A* Right-hand low beam headlamp —...
  • Page 211 Roadside Emergencies Fuse/Relay Fuse Amp Passenger Compartment Fuse Location Rating Panel Description — Not used Full ISO relay Upfitter control Full ISO relay Delayed accessory Full ISO relay Starter 30A circuit Delayed accessory, Power breaker windows, Moonroof — Not used * Mini fuse ** Cartridge fuse Power distribution box The power distribution box is located in the engine compartment.
  • Page 212 Roadside Emergencies The high-current fuses and relays are coded as follows. Fuse/Relay Fuse Amp Power Distribution Box Location Rating Description 30A* Wipers 40A* Blower 30A* Electronic Shift on the Fly (ESOF) — Not used 50A* Injector Driver Module (IDM) (Diesel engine only) —...
  • Page 213 Roadside Emergencies Fuse/Relay Fuse Amp Power Distribution Box Location Rating Description 2A** Brake pressure switch 15A** Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) — Not used 15A** IDM logic (Diesel engine only) — Not used 10A** A/C clutch 10A** IDM relay (Diesel engine only) —...
  • Page 214 Ford. If the dissimilar spare tire or wheel is damaged, it should be replaced rather than repaired.
  • Page 215 Roadside Emergencies A dissimilar spare tire/wheel is defined as a spare tire and/or wheel that is different in brand, size or appearance from the road tires and wheels and can be one of three types: 1. T-type mini-spare: This spare tire begins with the letter “T” for tire size and may have “Temporary Use Only”...
  • Page 216 Roadside Emergencies The usage of a full-size dissimilar spare tire/wheel can lead to impairment of the following: • Handling, stability and braking performance • Comfort and noise • Ground clearance and parking at curbs • Winter weather driving capability • Wet weather driving capability •...
  • Page 217 Roadside Emergencies Tool Location Jack handle and lug Regular cab: Fastened to floor behind front seat wrench Super Cab: Fastened to floor under rear seat Crew Cab: Fastened to floor behind rear seat Key, spare tire lock In the glove box Removing the spare tire (with spare tire carrier only) 1.
  • Page 218 Roadside Emergencies 3. Fully insert the jack handle through the bumper hole and into the guide tube. The key and lock will engage with a slight push and counterclockwise turn. Some resistance will be felt when turning the jack handle assembly. 4.
  • Page 219 Roadside Emergencies 3. Remove the jack, jack handle, lug wrench and spare tire from the stowage locations. 4. Use the tip of the lug wrench to remove any wheel trim. 5. Loosen each wheel lug nut one-half turn counterclockwise but do not remove them until the wheel is raised off the ground.
  • Page 220 Roadside Emergencies • Front driver side (4x4) Note: Make sure the jack fits onto the flat area on the outboard side of the differential. • Front passenger side (4x4) Note: View shown from the rear of the vehicle to clearly identify the jack point.
  • Page 221 Roadside Emergencies Never use the front or rear differential as a jacking point. To lessen the risk of personal injury, do not put any part of your body under the vehicle while changing a tire. Do not start the engine when your vehicle is on the jack.
  • Page 222 Roadside Emergencies 13. Position the jack according to the following guides: • Front (4x2): F–350 DRW Note: Place jack directly under I-beam pin as shown in the illustration. • Front driver side (4x4): F–350 Note: Make sure the jack fits onto the flat area on the outboard side of the differential housing.
  • Page 223 Roadside Emergencies • Front: F–450/F–550 • Rear: F-450/F-550 14. Insert the jack handle into the pump linkage. 15. Use an up-and-down motion with the jack handle to raise the wheel completely off the ground. Hydraulic jacks are equipped with a pressure release valve that prevents lifting loads which exceed the jack’s rated capacity.
  • Page 224 Roadside Emergencies The following steps apply to all vehicles: 19. Remove the jack and fully tighten the lug nuts in the order shown. Refer to Wheel lug nut torque specifications later in this chapter for the proper lug nut torque specification. 8–lug nut torque sequence 10–lug nut torque sequence 20.

  • Page 225: Lug Nut Torque

    Roadside Emergencies Stowing the flat/spare tire Note: Failure to follow spare tire stowage instructions may result in failure of cable or loss of spare tire. 1. Lay the tire on the ground with the valve stem facing in the direction specified on the Tire Changing Instructions located with the jack hardware.

  • Page 226: Jump Starting

    N•m M14 x 1.5 * Torque specifications are for nut and bolt threads free of dirt and rust. Use only Ford recommended replacement fasteners. On all two-piece flat wheel nuts, apply one drop of motor oil between the flat washer and the nut. Do not apply motor oil to the wheel nut threads or the wheel stud threads.
  • Page 227 Roadside Emergencies Preparing your vehicle When the battery is disconnected or a new battery is installed, the transmission must relearn its shift strategy. As a result, the transmission may have firm and/or soft shifts. This operation is considered normal and will not affect function or durability of the transmission.
  • Page 228 Roadside Emergencies 2. Connect the other end of the positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal of the assisting battery. 3. Connect the negative (-) cable to the negative (-) terminal of the assisting battery. 2006 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 229 Roadside Emergencies 4. Make the final connection of the negative (-) cable to an exposed metal part of the stalled vehicle’s engine, away from the battery and the carburetor/fuel injection system. Do not use fuel lines, engine rocker covers or the intake manifold as grounding points. Do not connect the end of the second cable to the negative (-) terminal of the battery to be jumped.
  • Page 230 Roadside Emergencies Removing the jumper cables Remove the jumper cables in the reverse order that they were connected. 1. Remove the jumper cable from the ground metal surface. Note: In the illustrations, lightning bolts are used to designate the assisting (boosting) battery. 2.
  • Page 231 Roadside Emergencies 3. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of the booster vehicle’s battery. 4. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of the disabled vehicle’s battery. After the disabled vehicle has been started and the jumper cables removed, allow it to idle for several minutes so the engine computer can relearn its idle conditions.

  • Page 232: Wrecker Towing

    Roadside Emergencies WRECKER TOWING If you need to have your vehicle towed, contact a professional towing service or, if you are a member of a roadside assistance program, your roadside assistance service provider. On 4x2 vehicles, it is acceptable to tow the vehicle with the front wheels on the ground and the rear wheels off the ground using a wheel lift On 4x4 vehicles, it is recommended that your vehicle be towed using flatbed equipment with all the wheels off the ground.
  • Page 233 If the vehicle is towed by other means or incorrectly, vehicle damage may occur. Ford Motor Company produces a towing manual for all authorized tow truck operators. Have your tow truck operator refer to this manual for proper hook-up and towing procedures for your vehicle.

  • Page 234: Customer Assistance

    Center at 1-800-392-3673 (FORD). Away from home If you own a Ford or Mercury vehicle and are away from home when your vehicle needs service, or if you need more help than the authorized dealer could provide, after following the steps described above, contact the Ford Customer Relationship Center to find an authorized dealer to help you.
  • Page 235 If you own a Lincoln vehicle and are away from home when your vehicle needs service, or if you need more help than the authorized dealer could provide, after following the steps described above, contact the Ford Customer Relationship Center to find an authorized dealer to help you.
  • Page 236 Customer Assistance In some states (in the U.S.) you must directly notify Ford in writing before pursuing remedies under your state’s warranty laws. Ford is also allowed a final repair attempt in some states. In the United States, a warranty dispute must be submitted to the...
  • Page 237 You are not bound by the decision but may choose to accept it. If you choose to accept the BBB AUTO LINE decision then Ford must abide by the accepted decision as well. If the arbitrator has decided in...
  • Page 238 UTILIZING THE MEDIATION/ARBITRATION PROGRAM (CANADA ONLY) In those cases where you continue to feel that the efforts by Ford of Canada and the authorized dealer to resolve a factory-related vehicle service concern have been unsatisfactory, Ford of Canada participates in an impartial third party mediation/arbitration program administered by the Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP).
  • Page 239 Customer Assistance If you did not take advantage of the Ford Extended Service Plan at the time of purchasing your vehicle, you may still be eligible. Since this information is subject to change, please ask your authorized dealer for complete details about Ford Extended Service Plan coverage options, or visit the Ford ESP website at www.ford-esp.com.

  • Page 240: Reporting Safety Defects (U.s. Only)

    Obtaining a French owner’s guide French Owner’s Guides can be obtained from your authorized dealer or by writing to Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited, Service Publications, P.O. Box 1580, Station B, Mississauga, Ontario L4Y 4G3. REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY)

  • Page 241: Cleaning

    Cleaning WASHING THE EXTERIOR Wash your vehicle regularly with cool or lukewarm water and a neutral pH shampoo, such as Motorcraft Detail Wash (ZC-3–A), which is available from your authorized dealer. • Never use strong household detergents or soap, such as dish washing or laundry liquid.
  • Page 242 Cleaning • Do not allow paint sealant to come in contact with any non-body (low-gloss black) colored trim, such as grained door handles, roof racks, bumpers, side moldings, mirror housings or the windshield cowl area. The paint sealant will “gray” or stain the parts over time. PAINT CHIPS Your authorized dealer has touch-up paint and sprays to match your vehicle’s color.
  • Page 243 Cleaning • Spray Motorcraft Engine Shampoo and Degreaser (ZC-20) on all parts that require cleaning and pressure rinse clean. • Never wash or rinse the engine while it is running; water in the running engine may cause internal damage. • Cover the highlighted areas to prevent water damage when cleaning the engine.
  • Page 244 Cleaning PLASTIC (NON-PAINTED) EXTERIOR PARTS Use only approved products to clean plastic parts. These products are available from your authorized dealer. • For routine cleaning, use Motorcraft Detail Wash (ZC-3–A). • If tar or grease spots are present, use Motorcraft Bug and Tar Remover (ZC-42).
  • Page 245 Cleaning Do not use chemical solvents or strong detergents when cleaning the steering wheel or instrument panel to avoid contamination of the airbag system. • Be certain to wash or wipe your hands clean if you have been in contact with certain products such as insect repellent and suntan lotion in order to avoid possible damage to the interior painted surfaces.
  • Page 246 Cleaning • To help maintain its resiliency and color, use the Motorcraft Deluxe Leather Care Kit (ZC-11–D), available from your authorized dealer. • Do not use household cleaning products, alcohol solutions, solvents or cleaners intended for rubber, vinyl and plastics, or oil/petroleum-based leather conditioners.
  • Page 247 Cleaning Scratches Natural Markings - Because the leather in the seat comes from genuine steer hides, there will be evidence of naturally occurring markings, such as small scars. These markings give character to the seating covers and should be considered as proof of a genuine leather product. In order to lessen the appearance of certain scratches and other wear marks, apply conditioner on the affected area following the same instructions as in the Conditioning section.
  • Page 248 Cleaning FORD, LINCOLN AND MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS Your authorized dealer has many quality products available to clean your vehicle and protect its finishes. These quality products have been specifically engineered to fulfill your automotive needs; they are custom designed to complement the style and appearance of your vehicle. Each product is made from high quality materials that meet or exceed rigid specifications.

  • Page 249: Maintenance And Specifications

    Maintenance and Specifications SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS To help you service your vehicle: • We highlight do-it-yourself items in the engine compartment for easy location. • We provide a scheduled maintenance guide which makes tracking routine service easy. If your vehicle requires professional service, your authorized dealer can provide the necessary parts and service.
  • Page 250 Maintenance and Specifications Working with the engine on • Automatic transmission: 1. Set the parking brake and shift to P (Park). 2. Block the wheels. • Manual transmission: 1. Set the parking brake, depress the clutch and place the gearshift in N (Neutral).

  • Page 251: Engine Compartment

    Maintenance and Specifications IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT 5.4L V8 gasoline engines Refer to the 6.0 Liter Power Stroke Direct Injection Turbo Diesel Owner’s Guide Supplement for diesel engine component locations. 1. Transmission fluid dipstick (automatic transmission) 2. Air filter assembly 3.
  • Page 252 Maintenance and Specifications 6.8L V10 gasoline engine Refer to the 6.0 Liter Power Stroke Direct Injection Turbo Diesel Owner’s Guide Supplement for diesel engine component locations. 1. Transmission fluid dipstick (automatic transmission) 2. Engine coolant reservoir 3. Brake fluid reservoir 4.
  • Page 253 In very cold weather, do not fill the reservoir completely. Only use a washer fluid that meets Ford specification WSB-M8B16–A2. Do not use any special washer fluid such as windshield water repellant-type fluid or bug wash as...

  • Page 254: Engine Oil

    Maintenance and Specifications CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES 1. Pull the wiper arm away from the vehicle. Turn the blade at an angle from the wiper arm. Push the lock pin manually to release the blade and pull the wiper blade down toward the windshield to remove it from the arm.
  • Page 255 Maintenance and Specifications 5. Locate and carefully remove the engine oil level indicator (dipstick). • 5.4L V8 engine • 6.8L V10 engine 2006 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 256 Maintenance and Specifications 6. Wipe the indicator clean. Insert the indicator fully, then remove it again. • If the oil level is between the MIN and MAX marks, the oil level is acceptable. DO NOT ADD OIL. • If the oil level is below the MIN mark, add enough oil to raise the level within the MIN-MAX range.
  • Page 257 Change your engine oil and filter according to the appropriate schedule listed in the scheduled maintenance information. Ford production and aftermarket (Motorcraft) oil filters are designed for added engine protection and long life. If a replacement oil filter is used that does not meet Ford material and design specifications, start-up engine noises or knock may be experienced.

  • Page 258: Battery

    Maintenance and Specifications BATTERY Your vehicle is equipped with a Motorcraft maintenance-free battery which normally does not require additional water during its life of service. However, for severe usage or in high temperature climates, check the battery electrolyte level. Refer to the scheduled maintenance information for the service interval schedules.
  • Page 259 Maintenance and Specifications Batteries normally produce explosive gases which can cause personal injury. Therefore, do not allow flames, sparks or lighted substances to come near the battery. When working near the battery, always shield your face and protect your eyes. Always provide proper ventilation.

  • Page 260: Engine Coolant

    Maintenance and Specifications 6. Drive the vehicle to complete the relearning process. • The vehicle may need to be driven 10 miles (16 km) or more to relearn the idle and fuel trim strategy. • If you do not allow the engine to relearn its idle trim, the idle quality of your vehicle may be adversely affected until the idle trim is eventually relearned.
  • Page 261 Maintenance and Specifications • Enables calibrated gauges to work properly. • All engines M I N When the engine is cold, check the level of the engine coolant in the reservoir. • The engine coolant should be at the “FULL COLD” level or within the “COLD FILL RANGE”...
  • Page 262 • Add Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant (yellow-colored), VC-7–A (U.S., except CA, OR and NM), VC-7–B (CA, OR and NM), meeting Ford Specification WSS-M97B51–A1. Note: Use of Motorcraft Cooling System Stop Leak Pellets, VC-6, may darken the color of Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant from yellow to golden tan.
  • Page 263 Maintenance and Specifications For vehicles with overflow coolant systems with a non-pressurized cap on the coolant recovery system, add coolant to the coolant recovery reservoir when the engine is cool. Add the proper mixture of coolant and water to the “FULL COLD” level. For all other vehicles which have a coolant degas system with a pressurized cap, or if it is necessary to remove the coolant pressure relief cap on the radiator of a vehicle with an overflow system, follow these steps to add engine coolant.
  • Page 264 Maintenance and Specifications Recycled engine coolant Ford Motor Company does NOT recommend the use of recycled engine coolant in vehicles originally equipped with Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant since a Ford-approved recycling process is not yet available. Used engine coolant should be disposed of in an appropriate manner.
  • Page 265 Maintenance and Specifications • Decreased engine coolant concentrations below 40% will decrease the freeze protection characteristics of the engine coolant and may cause engine damage. • Refer to the chart on the coolant container to ensure the coolant concentration in your vehicle will provide adequate protection at the temperatures in which you drive.
  • Page 266 Maintenance and Specifications When fail-safe mode is activated You have limited engine power when in the fail-safe mode, so drive the vehicle with caution. The vehicle will not be able to maintain high-speed operation and the engine will run rough. Remember that the engine is capable of completely shutting down automatically to prevent engine damage, therefore: 1.
  • Page 267 Maintenance and Specifications If you do not use the proper fuel filler cap, excessive pressure or vacuum in the fuel tank may damage the fuel system or cause the fuel cap to disengage in a collision, which may result in possible personal injury.
  • Page 268 Maintenance and Specifications • Be particularly careful if you are taking “Antabuse” or other forms of disulfiram for the treatment of alcoholism. Breathing gasoline vapors, or skin contact could cause an adverse reaction. In sensitive individuals, serious personal injury or sickness may result. If fuel is splashed on the skin, promptly wash skin thoroughly with soap and water.
  • Page 269 The customer warranty may be void for any damage to the fuel tank or fuel system if the correct genuine Ford or Motorcraft fuel filler cap is not used. The fuel system may be under pressure. If the fuel filler cap is venting vapor or if you hear a hissing sound, wait until it stops before completely removing the fuel filler cap.
  • Page 270 Maintenance and Specifications Choosing the right fuel Use only UNLEADED FUEL. The use of leaded fuel is prohibited by law and could damage your vehicle. Your vehicle was not designed to use fuel or fuel additives with metallic compounds, including manganese-based additives. Studies indicate that these additives can cause your vehicle’s emission control system to deteriorate more rapidly.
  • Page 271 Ask your fuel supplier about gasolines that meet the World-wide Fuel Charter. Cleaner air Ford endorses the use of reformulated “cleaner-burning” gasolines to improve air quality. Running out of fuel Avoid running out of fuel because this situation may have an adverse affect on powertrain components.
  • Page 272 Maintenance and Specifications The advertised capacity is the amount of the indicated capacity and the empty reserve combined. Indicated capacity is the difference in the amount of fuel in a full tank and a tank when the fuel gauge indicates empty.
  • Page 273 Maintenance and Specifications Keep a record for at least one month and record the type of driving (city or highway). This will provide an accurate estimate of the vehicle’s fuel economy under current driving conditions. Additionally, keeping records during summer and winter will show how temperature impacts fuel economy.
  • Page 274 Maintenance and Specifications • Perform all regularly scheduled maintenance items. Follow the recommended maintenance schedule and owner maintenance checks found in your vehicle’s scheduled maintenance information. Conditions • Heavily loading a vehicle or towing a trailer may reduce fuel economy at any speed.
  • Page 275 If other than Ford, Motorcraft or Ford-authorized parts are used for maintenance replacements or for service of components affecting emission control, such non-Ford parts should be equivalent to genuine Ford Motor Company parts in performance and durability.
  • Page 276 Maintenance and Specifications On board diagnostics (OBD-II) Your vehicle is equipped with a computer that monitors the engine’s emission control system. This system is commonly known as the On Board Diagnostics System (OBD-II). This OBD-II system protects the environment by ensuring that your vehicle continues to meet government emission standards.
  • Page 277 Maintenance and Specifications Allow the vehicle to sit for at least eight hours without starting the engine. Then, start the engine and complete the above driving cycle. The engine must warm up to its normal operating temperature. Once started, do not turn off the engine until the above driving cycle is complete. POWER STEERING FLUID Check the power steering fluid.
  • Page 278 Check the clutch fluid level. Refer to the scheduled maintenance information for the service interval schedules. Use only a DOT 3 brake fluid designed to meet Ford specification ESA-M6C25–A. Refer to Lubricant Specifications in this chapter. Brake fluid is toxic. If brake fluid contacts the eyes, flush eyes with running water for 15 minutes.
  • Page 279 Maintenance and Specifications 1. Clean the reservoir cap before removal to prevent dirt and water from entering the reservoir. 2. Remove cap and rubber diaphragm from reservoir. 3. Add fluid until the level reaches the step in the reservoir. 4. Reinstall rubber diaphragm and cap onto reservoir.
  • Page 280 Maintenance and Specifications Low fluid level Do not drive the vehicle if the fluid level is at the bottom of the dipstick and the ambient temperature is above 50°F (10°C). Correct fluid level The transmission fluid should be checked at normal operating temperature 150°F-170°F (66°C-77°C) on a level surface.
  • Page 281 Maintenance and Specifications If an overfill occurs, excess fluid should be removed by a qualified technician. An overfill condition of transmission fluid may cause shift and/or engagement concerns and/or possible damage. Do not use supplemental transmission fluid additives, treatments or cleaning agents.
  • Page 282 5. Install and tighten the fill plug securely. Use only fluid that meets Ford specifications. Refer to Lubricant specifications in this chapter. 2006 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
  • Page 283 Use only fluid that meets Ford specifications. Refer to Lubricant specifications in this chapter. DRIVELINE UNIVERSAL JOINT AND SLIP YOKE If the original universal joints are replaced with universal joints equipped with grease fittings, lubrication will be necessary.

  • Page 284: Air Filter(S)

    Maintenance and Specifications Note: Do not start your engine with the air cleaner removed and do not remove it while the engine is running. Changing the air filter element • 5.4L Engine 1. Release two retainer clamps. 2. Pull air filter tray assembly out toward front of vehicle and lift air filter element up and out of housing.
  • Page 285 Maintenance and Specifications • 6.8L Engine 1. Loosen the clamps that secures the air filter cover in place. 2. Carefully separate the two halves of the air filter housing. 3. Remove the air filter element from the air filter housing. 4.

  • Page 286: Part Numbers

    PCV valve. Replace the PCV valve with one that meets Ford material and design specifications for your vehicle, such as a Motorcraft or equivalent replacement part. The customer warranty may be void for any damage to the emissions system if such a PCV valve is not used.

  • Page 287: Refill Capacities

    Maintenance and Specifications REFILL CAPACITIES Fluid Ford Part Name Application Capacity Front axle Motorcraft SAE F-250/350 5.8 pints (2.8L) 80W-90 Premium (Dana 60 axle) Rear Axle F-350/450/550 5.8 pints (2.8L) Lubricant (Dana 60 axle) Rear axle Motorcraft SAE F-250 /350 6.9 pints (3.3L)
  • Page 288 Add 8 oz. (236 ml) of Additive Friction Modifier XL-3 or equivalent meeting Ford Specification EST-M2C118–A for complete refill of limited slip axles. Ford design rear axles contain a synthetic lubricant that does not require changing unless the axle has been submerged in water. Dana rear axles also contain a synthetic lubricant but do require a change.
  • Page 289 Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only meet the requirements of Ford specification WSS-M2C930-A and the API Certification mark. 2006 F-250/350/450/550 (f23)

  • Page 290: Lubricant Specifications

    Maintenance and Specifications LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS Ford part name Ford part Ford Item or equivalent number specification High E8TZ-19590–A ESA-M1C198–A Temperature 4X4 XG-11 (FAD) Spindle bearing Front Axle and Wheel Bearing Grease Motorcraft SAE XY-80W-90–QL WSP-M2C197–A 80W-90 Premium Front axle (4X4)
  • Page 291 Maintenance and Specifications Ford part name Ford part Ford Item or equivalent number specification Motorcraft SAE XO-5W20-QSP WSS-M2C930-A 5W-20 Premium (US) and API Synthetic Blend CXO-5W20–LSP12 Certification Motor Oil (US) (Canada) Mark Engine oil Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 Super Premium Motor...
  • Page 292 Add 8 oz.(236 ml) of Additive Friction Modifier XL-3 or equivalent meeting Ford specification EST-M2C118-A for complete refill of limited slip axles. Ford design rear axles contain a synthetic lubricant that does not require changing unless the axle has been submerged in water. Dana rear axles also contain a synthetic lubricant but do require a change.
  • Page 293 Maintenance and Specifications ENGINE DATA Engine 5.4L V8 engine 6.8L V10 engine Cubic inches Required fuel 87 octane 87 octane Firing order 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8 1-6-5-10-2-7-3-8-4-9 1.02–1.28mm 1.02–1.28mm Spark plug gap (0.040–0.050 inch)* (0.040–0.050 inch)* Ignition system Coil on plug Coil on plug Compression ratio 9.8:1 9.2:1...
  • Page 294 Maintenance and Specifications F–250 Crew Cab Dimension Body style Crew Cab Crew Cab Crew Cab Crew Cab 4x2, Short 4x4, Short 4x2, Long 4x4, Long box - box - inches box - inches box - inches inches (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (1) Overall 77.5 (1969) 80.0 (2032)
  • Page 295 Maintenance and Specifications F–350 (except Crew Cab) Dimension Body style Regular Cab SuperCab Regular Cab SuperCab Chassis Cab Chassis Cab Style Side - Style Side - - inches - inches inches (mm) inches (mm) (mm) (mm) (1) Overall 76.9 (1953) 77.4 (1966) 76.8 (1951) 77.3 (1963)
  • Page 296 Maintenance and Specifications F–350 Crew Cab Body style Crew Cab Crew Cab, Crew Cab, Dimension Chassis Cab - Short box - Long box - inches (mm) inches (mm) inches (mm) (1) Overall 77.9 (1979) 77.8 (1976) 77.6 (1971) height 77.9 (1979) 77.6 (1971) 77.4 (1966) 81.8 (2078)
  • Page 297 Maintenance and Specifications F–450 Dimension Body style Regular Regular SuperCab Crew Cab Chassis Chassis Chassis 4x2 Chassis 4x4 4x2/4x4 – 4x2/4x4 – – inches – inches inches inches (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (1) Overall 80.6 (2047) 80.7 (2050) 80.5 (2045) 80.8 (2052) - height 80.5...
  • Page 298 Maintenance and Specifications F–550 Dimension Body style Regular Regular Crew Cab Crew Cab Chassis Chassis Chassis Chassis Cab 4x2 – Cab 4x4 – Cab 4x2 – Cab 4x4 – inches inches inches inches (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (1) Overall 81.7 (2075) 81.7 (2075) 81.5 (2070) 81.4 (2068)
  • Page 299 Maintenance and Specifications 2006 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 300 Maintenance and Specifications IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE Safety Compliance Certification Label The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Regulations require that a Safety Compliance Certification Label be affixed to a vehicle and prescribe where the Safety Compliance Certification Label may be located. The Safety Compliance Certification Label is located on the structure by the trailing edge of the driver’s door or...
  • Page 301 Maintenance and Specifications 1. World manufacturer identifier 2. Brake type and gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) 3. Vehicle line, series, body type 4. Engine type 5. Check digit 6. Model year 7. Assembly plant 8. Production sequence number TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE CODE DESIGNATIONS You can find a transmission/transaxle code on the vehicle Safety Compliance Certification Label.

  • Page 302: Accessories

    Not all accessories are available for all models. The following is a list of several Genuine Ford Accessory products for your vehicle. Not all accessories are available for all models. For a...
  • Page 303 Accessories Tonneau covers Wheels Interior style Electrochromatic compass/temperature interior mirrors Floor mats Speed control Lifestyle Bedliners and bedmats Bed tents Bike racks Sport Liner Toolboxes Towing mirrors Trailer hitches, wiring harnesses and accessories Peace of mind First aid and highway safety kits Full vehicle covers Keyless entry Locking gas cap...
  • Page 304 Accessories • The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Canadian Radio Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) regulate the use of mobile communications systems — such as two-way radios, telephones and theft alarms - that are equipped with radio transmitters. Any such equipment installed in your vehicle should comply with FCC or CRTC regulations and should be installed only by your authorized dealer.

  • Page 305: Index

    Index jumping a disabled battery ..226 maintenance-free ....258 replacement, specifications ...286 Accessory delay ......58 servicing ........258 Air cleaner filter ..283–284, 286 BeltMinder .........104 Air conditioning ......36 Brakes ........172 Airbag supplemental restraint anti-lock ......172–173 system ........108–109 anti-lock brake system (ABS) and child safety seats ....110 description ......109 warning light ......173 disposal ........112...
  • Page 306 Emergencies, roadside specifications ......290 jump-starting ......226 Cruise control Emergency Flashers ....204 (see Speed control) ....61 Emission control system ..275 Customer Assistance ....202 Ford accessories for your Engine ........293 vehicle ........248 cleaning ........242 Ford Extended Service coolant ........260 Plan ..........238 diesel ...........8 Getting assistance outside fail-safe cooling .......265...
  • Page 307 Index Exhaust fumes ......171 Gas mileage (see Fuel economy) ....271 Gauges .........15 transmission fluid Fail safe cooling ......265 temperature gauge ....20 Fluid capacities ......287 Foglamps ........40 Four-Wheel Drive vehicles ..184 Hazard flashers ......204 description ......189 driving off road .......191 Head restraints ......90 electronic shift ....185, 189 Headlamps ........39 indicator light ......186...
  • Page 308 Index Mirrors .........55 automatic dimming rearview mirror ........58 Keyless entry system ....86 fold away ........60 Keys heated ........59 positions of the ignition ..167 side view mirrors (power) ..58 signal .........59 Moon roof ........66 Lamps Motorcraft parts ....266, 286 autolamp system .......39 daytime running light ....40 fog lamps ........40 headlamps .........39...

  • Page 309: Trailer Brake Controller-Integrated

    Index Relays ........205 utility-type vehicles ....8 Remote entry system ....82 Specification chart, illuminated entry ......86 lubricants ........290 locking/unlocking doors ...80 Speed control ......61 Reverse sensing system ...182 Starting your vehicle ..167–168, Roadside assistance ....202 jump starting ......226 Steering wheel controls ........66 Safety Belt Maintenance ..108 tilting .........54 Safety belts...
  • Page 310 Index Transfer case Vehicle Identification Number fluid checking ......283 (VIN) ..........300 Transmission Vehicle loading ......148 automatic operation ..55, 176 Ventilating your vehicle ...171 brake-shift interlock (BSI) ..176 fluid, checking and adding (automatic) ......279 fluid, checking and adding (manual) .........282 Warning lights (see Lights) ..12 fluid, refill capacities ....287 Washer fluid ......253 lubricant specifications ..290...

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