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Ford F-250 2008 Owner's Manual

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2008 F-250/350/450/550 (f23)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction Instrument Cluster Warning lights and chimes Gauges Entertainment Systems AM/FM stereo AM/FM stereo with CD AM/FM stereo with in-dash six CD Auxiliary input jack Satellite radio information Navigation system Family entertainment system Climate Controls Heater only Manual heating and air conditioning Dual automatic temperature control Lights...
  • Page 2 Table of Contents Locks and Security Keys Locks Anti-theft system Seating and Safety Restraints Seating Safety restraints Airbags Child restraints Tires, Wheels and Loading Tire information Tire inflation Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Vehicle loading Trailer towing Trailer brake controller-integrated Recreational towing Driving Starting...
  • Page 3 Ford Motor Company. Ford may change the contents without notice and without incurring obligation. Copyright © 2007 Ford Motor Company...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    – Special handling may apply for service or vehicle end of life disposal. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate. 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 Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, accident and injury. Ford strongly recommends that drivers use extreme caution when using any device that may take their focus off the road. The drivers primary responsibility is the safe operation of their vehicle.
  • 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 usage without the preparation package could cause high underbody temperatures.
  • 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 6.4L 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 Child Seat Lower Airbag - Side Anchor Child Seat Tether Brake System Anchor Anti-Lock Brake System Parking Brake System Brake Fluid -...
  • Page 11 Introduction Vehicle Symbol Glossary Power Windows Power Window Lockout Front/Rear Child Safety Door Interior Luggage Lock/Unlock Compartment Release 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 Vehicles equipped with a manual transmission Vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission 2008 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 13 Instrument Cluster Harley-Davidson vehicles 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. Many lights will illuminate when you start your vehicle to make sure the bulbs work.
  • Page 14 Instrument Cluster Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatures could damage the catalytic converter, the fuel system, interior floor coverings or other vehicle components, possibly causing a fire. Brake system warning light: To confirm the brake system warning light is functional, it will BRAKE momentarily illuminate when the ignition is turned to the RUN...
  • Page 15 Instrument Cluster Safety belt: Reminds you to fasten your safety belt. A BeltMinder chime will also sound to remind you to fasten your safety belt. Refer to the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter to activate/deactivate the BeltMinder chime feature. Engine oil pressure: Illuminates when the oil pressure falls below the normal range.
  • Page 16 Instrument Cluster If the light remains on, have the system serviced immediately by your authorized dealer. Refer to Traction control in the Driving chapter for more information Check fuel cap (RTT): Displays when the fuel cap may not be properly installed. Continued driving with this light on may cause the Service engine soon warning light to come on.
  • Page 17 Instrument Cluster Four wheel drive low (if equipped): Illuminates when four-wheel drive low is engaged. Four wheel drive high (if equipped): Illuminates when HIGH four-wheel drive high is engaged. Anti-theft: Flashes when the SecuriLock™ Passive Anti-Theft System has been activated. Speed control (if equipped): Illuminates when the speed control is activated.
  • Page 18 Instrument Cluster • Low oil pressure Key-in-ignition warning chime: Sounds when the key is left in the ignition in the OFF, LOCK or ACCESSORY position and the driver’s door is opened. Headlamps on warning chime: Sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are on, the ignition is off (the key is not in the ignition) and the driver’s door is opened.

  • Page 19: Gauges

    Instrument Cluster GAUGES Speedometer: Indicates the current vehicle speed. Standard instrument cluster Harley-Davidson instrument cluster 2008 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 20 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. Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible, switch off the engine and let the engine cool.
  • Page 21 Instrument Cluster Standard instrument cluster Harley-Davidson 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 22 Instrument Cluster Battery voltage gauge (manual transmission only): Indicates the battery voltage when the ignition is in the RUN position. If the pointer moves and stays outside the normal operating range, have the vehicle’s electrical system checked as soon as possible.

  • Page 23: Entertainment Systems

    AM/FM stereo system (if equipped) Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, accident and injury. Ford strongly recommends that drivers use extreme caution when using any device that may take their focus off the road. The drivers primary responsibility is the safe operation of their vehicle.
  • Page 24 Entertainment Systems 2. AUDIO: Press AUDIO repeatedly to gain access to the following settings: TREB (Treble): Press AUDIO to reach the treble setting. SEEK BASS (Bass): Press AUDIO to reach the bass setting. SEEK BAL (Balance): Press AUDIO to reach the balance setting. SEEK to adjust between the left and right speakers.
  • Page 25 (if equipped) Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, accident and injury. Ford strongly recommends that drivers use extreme caution when using any device that may take their focus off the road. The drivers primary responsibility is the safe operation of their vehicle.
  • Page 26 Entertainment Systems (Phone): Pressing (Phone) results in “NO PHONE” message shown in display. 3. MENU: Press MENU repeatedly to access to the following settings: Setting the clock: Press MENU until SET HOUR or SET MINUTES is displayed. Use SEEK, SEEK to adjust the hours/minutes.
  • Page 27 Entertainment Systems CANT SAVE will appear in the display.) When the chosen song is playing on any satellite radio channel, the system will alert you with an audible prompt. Press OK while SONG ALERT is in the display and the system will take you to the channel playing the desired song. You can save up to 20 song titles.
  • Page 28 Entertainment Systems BASS: Press MENU to reach the bass setting. SEEK, SEEK to adjust. TREB (Treble): Press MENU to reach the treble setting. SEEK, SEEK to adjust. BAL (Balance): Press MENU to reach the balance setting. SEEK, SEEK to adjust the audio between the left (L) and right (R) speakers.
  • Page 29 Entertainment Systems 4. AUX: Press repeatedly to cycle through FES/DVD (if equipped), LINE IN (auxiliary audio mode, if equipped) and SAT1, SAT2 and SAT3 modes (satellite radio, if equipped). For location and further information on auxiliary audio mode, refer to Auxiliary input jack later in this chapter.
  • Page 30 Entertainment Systems current track is finished playing. CD SHUF will appear in the display. To disengage, press SHUFFLE again. SHUFFLE OFF will appear in the display. Note: In CD/MP3 mode, press SHUFFLE to play the tracks in random order. In MP3 folder mode, the system will randomly play all tracks within the current folder.
  • Page 31 Entertainment Systems press again to scroll through the current song title, artist, channel category and the SIRIUS long channel name. In TEXT MODE sometimes the display requires additional text to be displayed. When the “>” indicator is active, press SEEK to view the additional display text.
  • Page 32 (if equipped) Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, accident and injury. Ford strongly recommends that drivers use extreme caution when using any device that may take their focus off the road. The drivers primary responsibility is the safe operation of their vehicle.
  • Page 33 Entertainment Systems Satellite radio is available only with a valid SIRIUS radio subscription. Check with your authorized dealer for availability. (Phone): Press to mute the playing media. Press again to return to the playing media. 3. MENU: Press repeatedly to access to the following settings: Setting the clock: Press until SELECT HOUR or SELECT MINS is displayed.
  • Page 34 Entertainment Systems • SAVE SONG: Press OK to save the currently playing song title in the system’s memory. (If you try to save something other than a song, CANT SAVE will appear in the display.) When the chosen song is playing on any satellite radio channel, the system will alert you with an audible prompt.
  • Page 35 Entertainment Systems When the six strongest stations are filled, the station stored in preset 1 will begin playing. If there are less than six strong stations, the system will store the last one in the remaining presets. RBDS: Available only in FM mode. This feature allows you to search RBDS-equipped stations for a certain category of music format: CLASSIC, COUNTRY, INFORM, JAZZ/RB, ROCK, etc.
  • Page 36 Entertainment Systems The default setting is off; increasing your vehicle speed will not change the volume level. Adjust 1–7: Increasing this setting from 1 (lowest setting) to 7 (highest setting) allows the radio volume to automatically change slightly with vehicle speed to compensate for road and wind noise. Recommended level is1–3;...
  • Page 37 Entertainment Systems In TEXT MODE, press SEEK, SEEK to view the previous/additional display text. In CATEGORY MODE, press SEEK, SEEK to select a category. Satellite radio is available only with a valid SIRIUS radio subscription. Check with your authorized dealer for availability. OK (Play/Pause): This control is operational in CD/MP3 mode.
  • Page 38 Entertainment Systems 12. Memory presets: To set a station: Select frequency band AM/FM1/FM2; tune to a station, press and hold a preset control until sound returns. You may store up to six stations in each frequency band for a total of 18. In satellite radio mode (if equipped), there are 18 available presets, six each for SAT1, SAT2 and SAT3.
  • Page 39 Entertainment Systems turned off, the volume will come back on at a “nominal” listening level when the ignition switch is turned back on. 16. CD: Press to enter CD/MP3 mode. If a CD/MP3 is already loaded into the system, CD/MP3 play will begin where it ended last.

  • Page 40: Auxiliary Input Jack

    Entertainment Systems Auxiliary input jack (if equipped) Your vehicle may be equipped with an Auxiliary Input Jack (AIJ). The Auxiliary Input Jack, located on the instrument panel below the power point, provides a way to connect your portable music player to the in-vehicle audio system.
  • Page 41 Entertainment Systems compatible with the AIJ. The AIJ will only work correctly with devices that have a headphone output with a volume control. 2. Do not set the portable music player’s volume level higher than is necessary to match the volume of the CD or FM radio in your audio system as this will cause distortion and will reduce sound quality.
  • Page 42 CD units are designed to only play commercially manufactured, round (4.75 in / 12 cm) audio compact discs. Due to technical incompatibility, certain homemade compact discs may not function correctly when used in Ford CD players. Do not use any irregular shaped CDs or discs with a scratch protection film attached.
  • Page 43 Entertainment Systems CDs with homemade paper (adhesive) labels should not be inserted into the CD player as the label may peel and cause the CD to become jammed. It is recommended that homemade CDs be identified with permanent felt tip marker rather than adhesive labels.

  • Page 44: Satellite Radio Information

    Entertainment Systems Sample MP3 structure If you are burning your own MP3 discs, it is important to understand how the system will read the structures you create. While various .mp3 files may be present, (files with .mp3 extensions other than mp3), only files with the .mp3 extension will be .mp3 played.
  • Page 45 Note: SIRIUS reserves the unrestricted right to change, rearrange, add or delete programming including canceling, moving or adding particular channels, and its prices, at any time, with or without notice to you. Ford Motor Company shall not be responsible for any such programming changes.
  • Page 46 Entertainment Systems Radio Display Condition Action Required ACQUIRING Radio requires more No action required. than two seconds to This message should produce audio for the disappear shortly. selected channel. SAT FAULT Internal module or If this message does system failure not clear within a short present.

  • Page 47: Navigation System

    Entertainment Systems Radio Display Condition Action Required NO TEXT Song title information Song title information not available. not available at this time on this channel. The system is working properly. NO TEXT Category information Category information not available. not available at this time on this channel.

  • Page 48: Family Entertainment System

    FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT DVD SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, accident and injury. Ford strongly recommends that drivers use extreme caution when using any device that may take their focus off the road. The drivers primary responsibility is the safe operation of their vehicle.
  • Page 49 Entertainment Systems 3. Press the power button on the DVD player, then press Play ( to begin to play the disc. If a DVD is already loaded into the system, press PLAY on the DVD player. Note: If sound can be heard, but no video is present, press VIDEO to select the video source (DVD or aux-inputs).
  • Page 50 Entertainment Systems 3. The disc will begin to play and the ’CD Audio Disc’ screen will display. From this screen, you can also select from COMPRESSION, SHUFFLE and SCAN features. To play an MP3 disc in the DVD system: 1. Ensure that the vehicle ignition is in the RUN or ACCESSORY position.
  • Page 51 Entertainment Systems 3. Connect an auxiliary audio/video source by connecting RCA cords (not included) to the RCA jacks on the left hand side of the system. • Yellow (1) — video input • White (2) — left channel audio input •...
  • Page 52 Entertainment Systems Using the infrared (IR) wireless headphones: 1. Press the power control on the earpiece to turn the headphones ON. 2. Select Channel A or B for each set of wireless headphones by using the A/B control on the ear piece. 3.
  • Page 53 Entertainment Systems DVD player controls ENTER MENU RETURN MEDIA VIDEO VOLUME 1. Headphone control A/B: Press to select either the A or B headphone source. Then press MEDIA to select the desired playing media for that headset. When a headphone channel has been selected (A or B), selections will affect the source on that channel only.
  • Page 54 Entertainment Systems (Fast forward): Press and release for the next chapter or track. Press and hold to forward search a DVD, Video CD, or FES CD in DVD/CD mode. (Play/Pause): Press (Play) to select DVD mode (and to turn the DVD system on if it is off). If a disc is present, it will resume or begin to play.
  • Page 55 Entertainment Systems press the 2 and 4 memory preset buttons on the audio system at the same time to perform the same function. For further interaction information, refer to Single Play/Dual play. 12. MEDIA: Press repeatedly to select from the various possible playing media sources (AM, FM1, FM2, SAT (if equipped), CD, DVD, DVD-AUX).
  • Page 56 Entertainment Systems 1. Power control: Press to turn the FES (Family Entertainment System) ON/OFF. 2. Cursor controls: Use in various active menus to advance the cursor up/down/left/right. When not in a Menu, the left and right cursor controls decrease and increase the display brightness. 3.
  • Page 57 Entertainment Systems (Wireless headphone volume is controlled with the rotary dial on the right ear piece.) 8. Fast Forward/Next: In DVD mode, press and hold for a quick advance within the DVD. Press and release to advance to the next chapter.
  • Page 58 Entertainment Systems 23. ILLUMINATION: Press to illuminate the remote control and backlight all of the buttons. Battery replacement Batteries are supplied with the remote control unit. Since all batteries have a limited shelf life, replace them when the unit fails to control the DVD player.
  • Page 59 Entertainment Systems Headphones Wireless headphones Your FES system is equipped with two sets of battery powered, infrared wireless headphones. Two AAA batteries are needed to operate the headphones. (Batteries are included.) Additional infrared wireless headphones may be purchased for use with the system. Also, wired headphones may be purchased and plugged in where indicated on the left and right hand sides of the...
  • Page 60 Entertainment Systems To install the batteries, remove the screw at the bottom of the cover. Then, lightly press down on top and slide the cover off. When replacing the batteries, use two new batteries (alkaline recommended) and install them with the correct orientation as indicated in the battery housing.
  • Page 61 Entertainment Systems To operate the headphones: • Press POWER on the ear piece to turn on the headphones. A red indicator light will illuminate indicating the headphones are ON. Press POWER again to turn the headphones off. • Adjust the headphones to comfortably fit your head using the headband adjustment.
  • Page 62 Entertainment Systems Wired headphones Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle and do not let children operate the system while unsupervised. If wired headphones or auxiliary systems are used, children may become entangled in the cords and seriously injure themselves. You may purchase wired headphones for your FES (Family Entertainment System).
  • Page 63 (Headphone only mode) When the Family Entertainment System (FES) detects that the original radio supplied by Ford Motor Company has been removed from the vehicle, the Family Entertainment System will work in a state referred to as “Headphone Only Mode”.
  • Page 64 Entertainment Systems While operating in Headphone Only Mode, the system will have limited functionality. • The system will only output audio to the headphones. It will not be capable of providing audio to the speakers. • The available sources in FES Headphone Only Mode are DVD-DISC and DVD-AUX, regardless of headphone channel (A or B).
  • Page 65 Entertainment Systems Aspect ratio Select ASPECT RATIO to select the viewing size and shape of the video displayed on the LCD screen. This is disc dependent. You can select from: WIDE, LETTER BOX or PAN SCAN. Once you have made your selection, press ENTER to confirm.
  • Page 66 Entertainment Systems Subtitles Select SUBTITLES to turn the subtitle option on or off. The system default is OFF. Once you have made your selection, press ENTER to confirm. This is disc dependent. Audio CDs To play audio CDs on your DVD system: 1.
  • Page 67 Entertainment Systems SCAN: Press for a brief sampling of all tracks on the current CD. Press again to stop. Playing MP3 discs To play an MP3 disc on your DVD system: 1. Ensure that the vehicle ignition is in the RUN or ACCESSORY position.
  • Page 68 Due to technical incompatibility, certain recordable and re-recordable compact discs may not function correctly when used in Ford CD and DVD players. Irregular shaped CDs or DVDs, CDs or DVDs with a scratch protection film attached, and CDs with homemade paper (adhesive) labels should not be inserted into the FES DVD system.
  • Page 69 Entertainment Systems Playing a DVD 1. Ensure that the vehicle ignition is in the RUN or ACCESSORY position. 2. Ensure that the navigation system is on. 3. Insert a DVD label-side up into the system. 4. Use the DVD bezel controls to: Press to play or pause a DVD.
  • Page 70 Entertainment Systems Frame by frame 1. With a DVD playing, press pause. 2. Press the right cursor button. The DVD will advance one frame. Each press of the right cursor button will advance the DVD video by one frame. Headphone/auxiliary jacks There are wired headphones (not included) and auxiliary jacks on the left and right side of your DVD system.
  • Page 71 Entertainment Systems The B headphone jack (5) is located on the right side of the DVD system. Plug in wired headphones (not included) here. Note: The B headphones can only access DVD and AUX modes. They cannot access radio sources. Audio displays Your DVD system interacts closely with the front audio system.
  • Page 72 Entertainment Systems FULL (enabled): The FES has control over the primary (speaker) and secondary (headphone) audio sources. LOCAL: The FES has control over the secondary source (headphones) only. The radio will ignore button presses that affect the primary (speaker) audio source. LOCKED (disabled): The FES buttons are locked and all FES button presses are ignored by the radio and the FES except for load and eject.
  • Page 73 Safety information Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, accident and injury. Ford strongly recommends that drivers use extreme caution when using any device that may take their focus off the road. The drivers primary responsibility is the safe operation of their vehicle.
  • Page 74 Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Compliance Changes or modifications not approved by Ford Lincoln-Mercury could void user’s authority to operate the equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 75 (headphone only mode) When the Family Entertainment System (FES) detects that the original radio supplied by Ford Motor Company has been removed from the vehicle, the FES will work in a state referred to as “Headphone Only Mode.” This mode allows the FES to operate as a standalone system, without interface to the radio.
  • Page 76 Entertainment Systems While operating in Headphone Only Mode, the system will have limited functionality. • The system will only output audio to the headphones. It will not be capable of providing audio to the speakers. • The available sources in FES Headphone Only Mode are DVD-DISC and DVD-AUX, regardless of headphone channel (A or B).

  • Page 77: 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 78: Manual Heating And Air Conditioning

    Climate Controls To increase airflow to the outer instrument panel vents, close the vents located in the middle of the instrument panel. Do not place objects on top of the instrument panel as these objects may become projectiles in a collision or sudden stop. MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMS (IF EQUIPPED) •...
  • Page 79 Climate Controls 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. See the following for a brief description on each control. MAX A/C: Distributes recirculated air through the instrument panel vents only to cool the vehicle.
  • Page 80 Climate Controls Operating tips • To reduce fog build up on the windshield during humid weather, place the air flow selector in the position. • To reduce humidity build up inside the vehicle, do not drive with the air flow selector in the O (OFF) position. •...

  • Page 81: Dual Automatic Temperature Control

    Climate Controls DUAL AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (DATC) SYSTEMS (IF EQUIPPED) • DATC • DATC with heated mirrors 2008 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 82 Climate Controls • DATC with heated seats and heated mirrors Temperature conversion: To switch between Fahrenheit and Celsius, refer to Units (English/Metric) under either Standard Message Center or Optional Message Center in the Driver Controls chapter In order to achieve maximum cooling performance, press , A/C, and set the temperature to 60°F (16°C) and the highest blower setting.
  • Page 83 Climate Controls odors from reaching the interior of the vehicle. Recirculation can be engaged manually in any other airflow selection except (defrost). Recirculation may turn off automatically in all airflow selections except MAX A/C. 5. A/C control: Press to activate/deactivate air conditioning. Use with recirculated air to improve cooling performance and efficiency.
  • Page 84 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 (MAX A/C): Automatic operation: 1.

  • Page 85: 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 86 Lights Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped) Turns the headlamps on with a reduced output. To activate: • the ignition must be in the ON position, • the headlamp control is in the OFF or parking lamp position and • the parking brake must be disengaged. Always remember to turn on your headlamps at dusk or during inclement weather.

  • Page 87: Headlamps

    Lights PANEL DIMMER CONTROL Use to adjust the brightness of the instrument panel and all applicable illuminated switches in the vehicle during headlamp and parklamp operation. Move the control to the full upright position, past detent, to turn on the interior lamps.
  • Page 88 Lights To adjust the headlamps: 1. Park your vehicle on a level surface about 25 feet (7.6 meters) away from a vertical plain surface (3). Check your headlamp alignment at night or in a dark area so that you can see the headlamp beam pattern.
  • Page 89 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 90 Lights • (4) Horizontal reference line 2. Measure the height from the center of your headlamp (indicated by a 3.0 mm circle on the lens) to the ground and mark an 8 foot (2.4 meter) horizontal reference line on the vertical wall or screen at this height (a piece of masking tape works well).

  • Page 91: Turn Signal Control

    Lights TURN SIGNAL CONTROL • Push down to activate the left turn signal. • Push up to activate the right turn signal. MAP LAMPS (IF EQUIPPED) The dome lamp turns on when: • any door is opened, • the instrument panel dimmer switch is rotated up until the courtesy lamps come on, and •...
  • Page 92 Lights Using the right bulbs Check the operation of all the bulbs frequently. Function Number Trade number of bulbs Headlamps (aerodynamic) H13/9008 Headlamps (sealed beam) H6054 Park lamp with aerodynamic headlamp 3157A or 3157AK Park lamp with sealed beam headlamp 4157K/3157 Sidemarker Tail/stop/turn/sidemarker (Pick-up only)
  • Page 93 Lights Replacing exterior bulbs Replacing headlamp bulbs (aerodynamic) 1. Make sure that the headlamp control is in the OFF position and open the hood. 2. Remove the four bolts from the top, side and bottom front of the headlamp assembly. 3.
  • Page 94 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 bolts from the top, side and bottom front of the headlamp assembly. 3.
  • Page 95 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 three screws and one bolt from the top and bottom of the park lamp/bezel assembly. 3.
  • Page 96 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 three screws and one bolt from the top and bottom of the park lamp/bezel assembly. 3.
  • Page 97 Lights Replacing brake/tail/turn/back-up lamp bulbs - Pick-ups 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 98 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 99 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 100: 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 101 Driver Controls TILT STEERING WHEEL (IF EQUIPPED) 1. Pull and hold the steering wheel release control toward you. 2. Move the steering up or down until you find the desired location. 3. Release the steering wheel release control. This will lock the steering wheel in position.
  • Page 102 Driver Controls ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED) Lift the mirror cover to turn on the visor mirror lamp. OVERHEAD CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED) The appearance of your vehicle’s overhead console will vary according to your option package. If your vehicle is equipped with a moon roof, refer to One-touch moonroof later in this chapter for information on its operation.

  • Page 103: Power Windows

    Driver Controls The auxiliary power point is located on the instrument panel. On SuperCab and Crew Cab models, another power point is located on the rear of the center console (if equipped). Do not use the power point for operating the cigarette lighter element (if equipped).
  • Page 104 Driver Controls 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. Press and pull the window switches to open and close windows. •...

  • Page 105: Mirrors

    Driver Controls Power rear slider window (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 106 Driver Controls The mirror will automatically return to the normal state whenever the vehicle is placed in R (Reverse) (when the mirror is on) to ensure a bright clear view when backing up. Do not block the sensors on the front and back of the inside rear view mirror since this may impair proper mirror performance.
  • Page 107 Driver Controls Fold-away mirrors Fold the side mirrors in carefully before driving through a narrow space, like an automatic car wash. Powerfold mirrors If equipped with powerfold mirrors, you can fold the side mirrors simultaneously using the power mirror switch. To operate the powerfold mirrors: 1.
  • Page 108 Driver Controls the full travel may cause the system to disable the fold/unfold function to protect the motors from overheating. Should this occur, wait approximately 3 ⁄ minutes for the system to reset and function to return to normal. Note: The powerfold mirrors are designed to operate while the vehicle is stationary or traveling at moderate speeds.
  • Page 109 Driver Controls travel is reached, it is normal to hear the power telescoping motors running as long as you continue to hold the switch. • To telescope the mirrors inboard, press and hold the right side of the power telescope switch until the mirrors reach their desired position. Memory mirrors (if equipped) This system allows automatic positioning of the outside rearview mirrors.

  • Page 110: 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 111 Driver Controls Setting speed control The controls for using your speed control are located on the steering wheel for your convenience. 1. Press the ON control and release 2. Accelerate to the desired speed. 3. Press the SET + control and release it.
  • Page 112 Driver Controls Resuming a set speed Press the RES (resume) control and release it. This will automatically return the vehicle to the previously set speed. Increasing speed while using speed control There are two ways to set a higher speed: •...
  • Page 113 Driver Controls Turning off speed control There are two ways to turn off the speed control: • Depress the brake pedal. This will not erase your vehicle’s previously set speed. • Press the speed control OFF control. Note: When you turn off the speed control or the ignition, your speed control set speed memory is erased.
  • Page 114 Driver Controls In AM, FM1, or FM2 mode: • Press SEEK select preset stations within the selected radio band or press and hold to select the next/previous radio frequency. In Satellite radio mode (if equipped): • Press SEEK advance through preset channels or subscribed channels. In CD mode: •...

  • Page 115: Upfitter Controls

    Driver Controls Press FAN + or - to adjust fan speed. 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.
  • Page 116 Green with Brown Trace AUX 3 CAC07 Violet with Green Trace AUX 4 CAC08 Brown More detailed information about the Upfitter switches can be found in the Upfitter Switches bulletin found at www.fleet.ford.com/truckbbas/non-html/Q117.pdf. 2008 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)

  • Page 117: Moon Roof

    Driver Controls ONE-TOUCH MOON ROOF (IF EQUIPPED) The moon roof control is located on the overhead console. Note: The moon roof will open to the “comfort” position first before opening all the way. The “comfort” position helps to alleviate rumbling wind noise which may happen in the vehicle with the roof fully opened.
  • Page 118 Driver Controls HOMELINK WIRELESS CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) The HomeLink Wireless Control System, located on the driver’s visor, provides a convenient way to replace up to three hand-held transmitters with a single built-in device. This feature will learn the radio frequency codes of most transmitters to operate garage doors, entry gate operators, security systems, entry door locks, and home or office lighting.
  • Page 119 Driver Controls 1. Position the end of your hand-held transmitter 1–3 inches (2–8 cm) away from the HomeLink button you wish to program (located on your visor) while keeping the indicator light in view. 2. Simultaneously press and hold both the chosen HomeLink and hand-held transmitter buttons until the HomeLink indicator light changes from a slow to a rapidly blinking light.
  • Page 120 Driver Controls Gate Operator & Canadian Programming During programming, your hand-held transmitter may automatically stop transmitting — not allowing enough time for HomeLink to accept the signal from the hand-held transmitter. After completing Step 1 outlined in the “Programming” section, replace Step 2 with the following: Note: If programming a garage door opener or gate operator, it is advised to unplug the device during the “cycling”...
  • Page 121 Driver Controls Erasing HomeLink buttons To erase the three programmed buttons (individual buttons cannot be erased): • Press and hold the two outer HomeLink buttons until the indicator light begins to flash-after 20 seconds. Release both buttons. Do not hold for longer that 30 seconds.
  • Page 122 Driver Controls • Rear cupholders (Crew Cab only) Use only soft cups in the cupholder. Hard objects can injure you in a collision. STANDARD MESSAGE CENTER With the ignition in the RUN position, the message center, located on your instrument cluster, displays text messages that alert you to possible problems or malfunctions in your vehicle’s...
  • Page 123 Driver Controls 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. The DTE function will display LOW FUEL LEVEL and sound a chime for one second when you have approximately 50 miles (80 km) to empty.
  • Page 124 Driver Controls Setup menu Press and hold the SELECT/RESET control switch to get into the SETUP MENU sequence from the INFO MENU for the following displays: • Units (English/Metric) • Language • Reset to English (if in another language) (see Note below) Note: When returning to the SETUP menu and a non-English language has been selected, HOLD...

  • Page 125: Message Center

    Driver Controls System check Press and hold the SELECT/RESET control switch to select SYSTEM CHECK when HOLD RESET FOR SYSTEM CHECK is displayed in the message center. Selecting this function from the INFO MENU causes the message center to cycle through each of the systems being monitored. For each of the monitored systems, the message center will indicate either an OK message or a warning message for two seconds.
  • Page 126 Driver Controls Warning display Status Park brake engaged Warning returns after 10 minutes if condition still exists. Check brake system Driver door ajar Warning returns after the ignition key is turned from OFF to RUN. Passenger door ajar Rear left door ajar Rear right door ajar Low fuel level Trailer fault (if equipped)
  • Page 127 Driver Controls PASSENGER DOOR AJAR Displayed when the passenger’s door is not completely closed. REAR LEFT DOOR AJAR Displayed when the rear left door is not completely closed. REAR RIGHT DOOR AJAR Displayed when the rear right door is not completely closed.
  • Page 128 Driver Controls may or may not restart after cycling the ignition OFF. If the vehicle restarts, there may be limited power, or there could be full function. If the exhaust over-temperature condition reoccurs the message center will display, STOP SAFELY NOW, the chime will sound, the engine power will be reduced again and shut down below 3 mph (5km/h).
  • Page 129 Driver Controls OPTIONAL MESSAGE CENTER (IF EQUIPPED) With the ignition in the RUN position, the message center, located on your instrument cluster, displays important vehicle information through a constant monitor of vehicle systems. You may select display features on the message center for a display of status.
  • Page 130 Driver Controls Info menu This control displays the following control displays: • Trip Odometer A or B • Distance to Empty • Average Fuel Economy • Drive Time (Elapsed Travel Timer) • Blank (Odometer and compass, if equipped, off) Odometer/Trip odometer Refer to Gauges in the Instrument Cluster chapter.
  • Page 131 Driver Controls Average fuel economy (AFE) Select this function from the INFO menu to display your average fuel economy in miles/gallon or liters/ 100 km. If you calculate your average fuel economy by dividing miles traveled since last fill-up by gallons of fuel used (multiply liters used by 100, then divide by kilometers traveled), your figure may be different than displayed for the following reasons: •...
  • Page 132 Driver Controls Setup menu Press this control for the following displays: • System Check • Units (English/Metric) • Autolamp Timer Presets (if equipped) • Autolock On/Off (if equipped) • Compass calibration • Language • Reset to English (if in another language) (see Note below) Note: When returning to the SETUP menu and a non-English...
  • Page 133 Driver Controls 3. AIR FILTER (Diesel engine only) 4. DOOR AJAR 5. BRAKE SYSTEM 6. 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 134 Driver Controls Usually, when something affects the compass readings, the compass will correct itself after a few days of operating your vehicle in normal conditions. If the compass still appears to be inaccurate, a manual calibration may be necessary. Refer to Compass zone/calibration adjustment.
  • Page 135 Driver Controls 7. Press the RESET control to start the compass calibration function. 8. Slowly drive the vehicle in a circle (less than 3 mph [5 km/h]) until the CIRCLE SLOWLY TO CALIBRATE display changes to CALIBRATION COMPLETED. It will take up to five circles to complete calibration.
  • Page 136 Driver Controls Warning messages that have been reset are divided into two categories: • They will reappear on the display ten minutes from the reset. • They will not reappear until an ignition OFF-RUN cycle has been completed. This acts as a reminder that these warning conditions still exist within the vehicle.
  • Page 137 Driver Controls DRIVER DOOR AJAR Displayed when the driver’s door is not completely closed. PASSENGER DOOR AJAR Displayed when the passenger’s door is not completely closed. REAR LEFT DOOR AJAR Displayed when the rear left door is not completely closed. REAR RIGHT DOOR AJAR Displayed when the rear right door is not completely closed.
  • Page 138 Driver Controls shutdown when the vehicle speed is below 3 mph (5 km/h). Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible and contact your authorized dealer. Depending on the severity of the over-temperature condition, the vehicle may or may not restart after cycling the ignition OFF. If the vehicle restarts, there may be limited power, or there could be full function.
  • Page 139 Driver Controls TAILGATE LOCK (IF EQUIPPED) Your vehicle may be equipped with a tailgate lock designed to help prevent theft of the tailgate. • Insert ignition key and turn to the right to engage lock. • Turn ignition key to the left to unlock.

  • Page 140: Tailgate

    Driver Controls 10. Pull left-hand hinge straight to the right to disengage the left-hand tailgate hinge socket from the left-hand box pivot post. 11. Lift left side off of its hinge. To install, follow the removal procedures in reverse order. Tailgate step (if equipped) Your vehicle may be equipped with a feature that allows easier entry into the truck bed.
  • Page 141 Driver Controls 2. Slide the latch at the bottom of the handle, then lower the handle. Note: • Fully close and latch the tailgate step before moving the vehicle. • Never drive with the step or grab handle deployed. • Replace slip resistance tape (serviceable item) if worn out. •...
  • Page 142 Driver Controls 3. Rotate the panels toward the tailgate. Repeat Steps 1–3 for the other side of the bed extender. 4. Connect the two panels, then rotate both knobs a quarter-turn clockwise to secure the panels. 5. Ensure the latch rod is inserted into the tailgate hole and the locking pins on both sides are engaged into their holes in the pick-up box.
  • Page 143 Driver Controls Note: When the vehicle is in motion, ensure the locking pins and knobs are fully engaged. Note: Ensure all cargo is secured. Note: When the vehicle is in motion, the tailgate load must not exceed 150 lbs. (68 kg). To open the bed extender into Grocery Mode, follow Steps 1–5 by rotating the panels away from the tailgate.

  • Page 144: 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. If your vehicle is equipped with the SecuriLock™ Passive Anti-theft system, your keys are coded to your vehicle;...
  • Page 145 Locks and Security • the ignition is in the 3 (ON) position, • you shift into any gear putting the vehicle in motion, and • the vehicle attains a speed greater than 12 mph (20 km/h) for greater than 2 seconds. The autolock feature repeats when: •...
  • Page 146 Locks and Security 6. To enable/disable the autolock feature, press the unlock control, then press the lock control. The horn will chirp once if autolock was deactivated or twice (one short and one long chirp) if autolock was activated. 7. Turn the ignition to the 1 (OFF/LOCK) position. The horn will chirp once to confirm the procedure is complete.
  • Page 147 Locks and Security Power door lock switch autounlock enable/disable procedure Before starting, ensure the ignition is in the 1 (OFF/LOCK) position and all vehicle doors are closed. You must complete Steps 1–5 within 30 seconds or the procedure will have to be repeated. If the procedure needs to be repeated, wait a minimum of 30 seconds before beginning again.
  • Page 148 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 149 Locks and Security • 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 150 Locks and Security 2. Press and release again within three seconds to confirm that all the doors are closed and locked. Note: The doors will lock again, the horn will chirp once, and the parking lamps will flash once more. If any of the doors are not properly closed the horn will make two quick chirps and the parklamps will not flash.
  • Page 151 Locks and Security Deactivating the memory seat feature To deactivate this feature: 1. Press the SET control on the driver’s door panel. 2. Within five seconds, press any control on the remote transmitter which you would like to deactivate and then press the SET control on the lower-center portion of the instrument panel.
  • Page 152 Locks and Security Note: Replacement of the battery will not cause the remote transmitter to become deprogrammed from your vehicle. The remote transmitter should operate normally after battery replacement. Replacing lost remote entry transmitters If you would like to have your remote entry transmitter reprogrammed because you lost one, or would like to buy additional remote entry transmitters, you can either reprogram them yourself, or take all remote entry transmitters to your authorized dealer for...
  • Page 153 Locks and Security 6. Turn the ignition to the 1 (OFF/LOCK) position after you have finished programming all of the remote entry transmitters. Note: After 20 seconds, you will automatically exit the programming mode. The doors will lock, then unlock, to confirm that the programming mode has been exited.
  • Page 154 Locks and Security 2. Press the power door unlock control on the door panel three times. 3. Turn the ignition from the 3 (ON) position to the 1 (OFF/LOCK) position. 4. Press the power door unlock control on the door panel three times.
  • Page 155 Locks and Security KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) You can use the keyless entry keypad to lock or unlock the doors without using a key. The keypad can be operated with the factory set 5–digit entry code; this code is located on the owner’s wallet card in the glove box, is marked on the computer module, and is available from your authorized dealer.

  • Page 156: Anti-Theft System

    Refer to Programming spare keys for instructions on how to program the coded key. Note: The SecuriLock™ passive anti-theft system is not compatible with non-Ford aftermarket remote start systems. Use of these systems may result in vehicle starting problems and a loss of security protection. 2008 F-250/350/450/550 (f23)
  • Page 157 Locks and Security Note: Large metallic objects, electronic devices that are used to purchase gasoline or similar items, or a second coded key on the same key chain may cause vehicle starting issues. You need to prevent these objects from touching the coded key while starting the engine. These objects will not cause damage to the coded key, but may cause a momentary issue if they are too close to the key when starting the engine.
  • Page 158 Locks and Security Replacement keys If your keys are lost or stolen and you don’t have an extra coded key, you will need to have your vehicle towed to an authorized dealer. The key codes need to be erased from your vehicle and new coded keys will need to be programmed.
  • Page 159 Locks and Security 5. Within 10 seconds of removing the second coded key, insert the new unprogrammed key (new key/valet key) into the ignition and turn the ignition from the 1 (OFF/LOCK) position to the 3 (ON) position (maintain ignition in the 3 (ON) position for at least one second, but no more than ten seconds).

  • Page 160: 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 161 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 162 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 163 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 164 Seating and Safety Restraints Press front to raise or lower the front portion of the seat cushion. Press rear to raise or lower the rear portion of the seat cushion. Press the control to move the seat forward, backward, up or down. Using the manual lumbar support The lumbar support control is located on the outboard side of the...
  • Page 165 Seating and Safety Restraints Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaustion, or other physical conditions, must exercise care when using the seat heater. The seat heater may cause burns even at low temperatures, especially if used for long periods of time.
  • Page 166 Seating and Safety Restraints A memory seat position may be programmed at any time. The memory positions are also recalled when you press your remote entry transmitter UNLOCK control (if the transmitter is programmed to a memory position) or, when you enter a valid personal entry code that is programmed to a memory position.

  • Page 167: Safety Restraints

    Seating and Safety Restraints Before returning the seatback to its original position, make sure that cargo or any objects are not trapped underneath the seatback. After returning the seatback to its original position, pull on the seatback to ensure that it has fully latched. An unlatched seat may become dangerous in the event of a sudden stop or collision.
  • Page 168 Seating and Safety Restraints Never let a passenger hold a child on his or her lap while the vehicle is moving. The passenger cannot protect the child from injury in a collision. All occupants of the vehicle, including the driver, should always properly wear their safety belts, even when an air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) is provided.
  • Page 169 Seating and Safety Restraints Combination lap and shoulder belts 1. Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle (the buckle closest to the direction the tongue is coming from) until you hear a snap and feel it latch. Make sure the tongue is securely fastened in the buckle.
  • Page 170 Seating and Safety Restraints This mode should be used any time a child safety seat is installed except a booster in a front or rear outboard passenger seating position (if equipped). Children 12 years old and under should be properly restrained in the rear seat whenever possible.
  • Page 171 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 172 Seating and Safety Restraints Position the safety belt height adjusters so that the belt rests across the middle of your shoulder. Failure to adjust the safety belt properly could reduce the effectiveness of the seat belt and increase the risk of injury in a collision. To adjust the shoulder belt height, push the button and slide the height adjuster up or down.
  • Page 173 Seating and Safety Restraints 2. Insert the belt into the clip on the back panel. Protect the stowed belt if you carry cargo this may damage or soil the belt. If the belt has been disconnected to carry large objects behind the seat, reconnect it as follows: 1.
  • Page 174 Seating and Safety Restraints longer. The cinch tongue is designed to slip during a crash, so always wear the shoulder belt properly and don’t allow any slack in either the lap or shoulder portions. Before you can reach and latch a combination lap and shoulder belt having a cinch tongue into the buckle, you may have to lengthen the lap belt portion of it.
  • Page 175 Seating and Safety Restraints Lap belts Adjusting the lap belt The lap belt should fit snugly and as low as possible around the hips, not across the waist. • 1st row center seating position on SuperCab and Crew Cab The lap belt does not adjust automatically. Insert the tongue into the correct buckle (the buckle closest to the direction the tongue is coming...
  • Page 176 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 177 Seating and Safety Restraints If... Then... The driver’s safety belt is The Belt-Minder feature will not buckled before the ignition activate. switch is turned to the ON position... The following are reasons most often given for not wearing safety belts (All statistics based on U.S.
  • Page 178 Seating and Safety Restraints Reasons given... Consider... “The people I’m with don’t Set the example, teen deaths occur 4 wear belts” times more often in vehicles with TWO or MORE people. Children and younger brothers/sisters imitate behavior they see. “I have an airbag” Airbags offer greater protection when used with safety belts.
  • Page 179 Seating and Safety Restraints • the driver’s safety belt is unbuckled • the parklamps/headlamps are in the OFF position (If the vehicle is equipped with Autolamps, this will not affect the procedure) While the design allows you to deactivate your Belt-Minder , this system is designed to improve your chances of being safely belted and surviving an accident.
  • Page 180 (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 181: Airbags

    Seating and Safety Restraints AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) 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 182 Additional equipment such as snowplow equipment may effect the performance of the airbag sensors increasing the risk of injury. Please refer to the Ford Truck Body Builders Layout Book for instructions about the appropriate installation of additional equipment. Children and airbags For additional important safety information, read all information on safety restraints in this guide.
  • Page 183 Seating and Safety Restraints An infant in a rear-facing seat faces a high risk of serious or fatal injuries from a deploying passenger airbag. Rear facing infant seats should NEVER be placed in the front seats, unless the passenger airbag is turned off. See Passenger airbag ON/OFF switch. How does the airbag supplemental restraint system work? The airbag SRS is designed to activate when the vehicle sustains...
  • Page 184 Seating and Safety Restraints restrained or are otherwise out of position at the time of airbag deployment. Thus, it is extremely important that occupants be properly restrained as far away from the airbag module as possible while maintaining vehicle control. Several air bag system components get hot after inflation.
  • Page 185 Seating and Safety Restraints Disposal of airbags and airbag equipped vehicles See your local authorized dealer. Airbags MUST BE disposed of by qualified personnel. Passenger airbag ON/OFF switch (if equipped) An airbag ON/OFF switch (if equipped) may be 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...
  • Page 186 Seating and Safety Restraints An infant in a rear-facing seat faces a high risk of serious or fatal injuries from a deploying passenger airbag. Rear facing infant seats should NEVER be placed in the front seats, unless the passenger airbag is turned off. Turning the passenger airbag back on The passenger airbag remains OFF until you turn it back ON.

  • Page 187: Child Restraints

    Seating and Safety Restraints If your vehicle has rear seats, always transport children who are 12 and younger in the rear seat. Always use safety belts and child restraints properly. DO NOT place a child in a rear facing infant seat in the front seat unless your vehicle is equipped with an airbag ON/OFF switch and the passenger airbag is turned OFF.
  • Page 188 Seating and Safety Restraints • the child has a medical condition which, according to the child’s physician, makes it necessary for the child to ride in the front seat so that the driver can constantly monitor the child’s condition. 3. Medical condition. A passenger has a medical condition which, according to his or her physician: •...
  • Page 189 Seating and Safety Restraints • the child has a medical condition that, according to the child’s physician, makes it necessary for the child to ride in the front seat so that the driver can monitor the child’s condition. 3. Medical condition: A passenger has a medical condition that, according to his or her physician: •...
  • Page 190 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 191 Seating and Safety Restraints When children should use booster seats Children need to use booster seats from the time they outgrow the toddler seat until they are big enough for the vehicle seat and lap/shoulder belt to fit properly. Generally this is when they weigh about 80 lb.
  • Page 192 Seating and Safety Restraints • Those with a high back. If, with a backless booster seat, you cannot find a seating position that adequately supports your child’s head, a high back booster seat would be a better choice. Either type can be used at any seating position equipped with lap/shoulder belts if your child is over 40 lb.
  • Page 193 Seating and Safety Restraints Follow all instructions provided by the manufacturer of the booster seat. Never put the shoulder belt under a child’s arm or behind the back because it eliminates the protection for the upper part of the body and may increase the risk of injury or death in a collision. Never use pillows, books, or towels to boost a child.
  • Page 194 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 195 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 196 Seating and Safety Restraints 5. To put the retractor in the automatic locking mode, grasp the shoulder portion of the belt and pull downward until all of the belt is extracted and a click is heard. 6. Allow the belt to retract. The belt will click as it retracts to indicate it is in the automatic locking mode.
  • Page 197 Seating and Safety Restraints Attaching child safety seats with tether straps Most new forward-facing child safety seats include a tether strap which goes over the back of the seat and hooks to an anchoring point. Tether straps are available as an accessory for many older safety seats. Contact the manufacturer of your child seat for information about ordering a tether strap.
  • Page 198 Seating and Safety Restraints • F-Series Crew Cab Tether strap attachment 1. Position the child safety seat on the seat cushion. 2. Route the child safety seat tether strap over the back of the seat. 3. Locate the correct anchor for the selected seating position. 4.
  • Page 199 Seating and Safety Restraints • Front seat (SuperCab) • Rear seats (Crew Cab) If the tether strap is clipped incorrectly, the child safety seat may not be retained properly in the event of a collision. 7. Refer to the Installing child safety seats with combination lap and shoulder belts section of this chapter for further instructions to secure the child safety seat.
  • Page 200 Seating and Safety Restraints Many tether straps cannot be tightened if the tether strap is hooked to the loop directly behind the child seat. To provide a tight tether strap: 1. Route the tether strap through the loop directly behind the child seat.

  • Page 201: 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 202 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 203 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 Motor Company to give you the following information about tire grades exactly as the government has written it.
  • Page 204 Tires, Wheels and Loading Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half (1 1/2) times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100.

  • Page 205: Tire Information

    Tires, Wheels and Loading TIRES Tires are designed to give many thousands of miles of service, but they must be maintained in order to get the maximum benefit from them. Glossary of tire terminology • Tire Label: A label showing the OE (Original Equipment) tire sizes, recommended inflation pressure and the maximum weight the vehicle can carry.

  • Page 206: 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 207 Tires, Wheels and Loading Maximum Permissible Inflation Pressure is the tire manufacturer’s maximum permissible pressure and/or the pressure at which the maximum load can be carried by the tire. This pressure is normally higher than the manufacturer’s recommended cold inflation pressure 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.
  • Page 208 Tires, Wheels and Loading Matching Spare Tire/Wheel Information sections for descriptions): Store and maintain at the higher of the front and rear inflation pressure as shown on the or Safety Compliance Certification Label or the Tire Label. 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.
  • Page 209 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 210 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 211 (such as P-metric versus LT-metric or all-season versus all-terrain) as those originally provided by Ford. The recommended tire and wheel size may be found on either the Safety Compliance Certification Label or the Tire Label which is located on the B-Pillar or edge of the driver’s door.
  • Page 212 The tire pressure sensors mounted in the wheels (if equipped) are not designed to be used in aftermarket wheels. The use of wheels or tires not recommended by Ford Motor Company may affect the operation of your Tire Pressure Monitoring System (if equipped).
  • Page 213 Tires, Wheels and Loading • Do not run over curbs or hit the tire against a curb when parking 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.
  • Page 214 Tires, Wheels and Loading • Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) vehicles/Four Wheel Drive (4WD) (front tires at top of diagram) Sometimes irregular tire wear can be corrected by rotating the tires. Note: If your tires show uneven wear ask your authorized dealer to check for and correct any wheel misalignment, tire imbalance or mechanical problem involved before tire rotation.
  • Page 215 Tires, Wheels and Loading • Dual Rear Wheel (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 216 Tires, Wheels and Loading INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE TIRE SIDEWALL U.S. and Canada Federal regulations require tire manufacturers to place standardized information on the sidewall of all tires. This information identifies and describes the fundamental characteristics of the tire and also provides a U.S.
  • Page 217 Tires, Wheels and Loading 7. H: Indicates the tire’s speed rating. The speed rating denotes the speed at which a tire is designed to be driven for extended periods of time under a standard condition of load and inflation pressure. The tires on your vehicle may operate at different conditions for load and inflation pressure.
  • Page 218 Tires, Wheels and Loading 10. Tire Ply Composition and Material Used: Indicates the number of plies or the number of layers of rubber-coated fabric in the tire tread and sidewall. Tire manufacturers also must indicate the ply materials in the tire and the sidewall, which include steel, nylon, polyester, and others.
  • Page 219 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: Note: Tire Quality Grades do not apply to this type of tire. 1.
  • Page 220 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 221: Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Tpms)

    Tires, Wheels and Loading TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) (IF EQUIPPED) Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label. (If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires.)
  • Page 222 Tires, Wheels and Loading following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. The Tire Pressure Monitoring System is NOT a substitute for manually checking tire pressure.
  • Page 223 Tires, Wheels and Loading When your temporary spare tire is installed When one of your road tires needs to be replaced with the temporary spare, the TPMS system will continue to identify an issue to remind you that the damaged road wheel/tire needs to be repaired and put back on your vehicle.
  • Page 224 Tires, Wheels and Loading Low Tire Pressure Possible cause Customer Action Required Warning Light Solid Warning Light Tire(s) 1. Check your tire pressure to under-inflated ensure tires are properly inflated; refer to Inflating your tires in this chapter. 2. After inflating your tires to the manufacturer’s recommended inflation pressure as shown on the Tire...
  • Page 225 Tires, Wheels and Loading Low Tire Pressure Possible cause Customer Action Required Warning Light Flashing Warning Spare tire in use Your temporary spare tire is in Light use. Repair the damaged road wheel and re-mount it on the vehicle to restore system functionality.
  • Page 226 Tires, Wheels and Loading TPMS reset procedure (if applicable) This procedure is only required after tire rotation on vehicles with different front and rear tire pressures. To determine if your vehicle requires two different pressures - one for the front tires and one for the rear tires - refer to the Safety Compliance Certification Label or Tire Label which is located on the B-Pillar or the edge of the driver’s door.
  • Page 227 To reduce the chances of interference from another vehicle, TPMS reset should be performed at least three feet (one meter) away from another Ford Motor Company vehicle undergoing the TPMS reset procedure at same time. Do not wait more than two (2) minutes between resetting each tire sensor or the system will timeout and the entire procedure will have to be repeated on all four wheels.
  • Page 228 Tires, Wheels and Loading 3. Press and hold the brake pedal for two (2) seconds, then release. 4. Turn the ignition to OFF/LOCK (DO NOT remove the key.) 5. Cycle the ignition from OFF/LOCK to RUN three (3) times ending in RUN.
  • Page 229 Tires, Wheels and Loading 1. Left front tire: Place the TPMS reset tool against the left front tire where the tire meets the rim, opposite from the valve stem (1) as shown. This is where the sensor is located inside the rim. The tool needs to be held against the tire sidewall opposite the valve stem as illustrated with the arrow on the tool pointing towards the rim;...
  • Page 230 Tires, Wheels and Loading Rotation, pressure adjustment and TPMS reset example The following example describes all the major steps involved in rotating tires on a vehicle with different front and rear tire pressures. It illustrates that the TPMS reset procedure needs to follow tire rotation and pressure adjustment to avoid a possible false low tire warning.
  • Page 231 Tires, Wheels and Loading Sensor position following tire rotation Sensor 1: 50 psi Sensor 2: 50 psi Sensor 3: 80 psi Sensor 4: 80 psi Pressure adjustment without the required TPMS reset procedure Sensor 1: 80 psi Sensor 2: 80 psi Sensor 3: 50 psi Sensor 4: 50 psi In this situation, the TPMS warning...
  • Page 232 Tires, Wheels and Loading Rotation, pressure adjustment and successful completion of the TPMS reset procedure Sensor 1: 80 psi Sensor 2: 80 psi Sensor 3: 50 psi Sensor 4: 50 psi Tire rotation and air pressure adjustment followed by sensor resetting will ensure the system is properly programmed for vehicles with different front and rear tire pressures and reduce the risk of a false low tire warning.

  • Page 233: Vehicle Loading

    Tires, Wheels and Loading VEHICLE LOADING – WITH AND WITHOUT A TRAILER This section will guide you in the proper loading of your vehicle and/or trailer, to keep your loaded vehicle weight within its design rating capability, with or without a trailer. Properly loading your vehicle will provide maximum return of vehicle design performance.
  • Page 234 Tires, Wheels and Loading Payload – is the combined weight of cargo and passengers that the vehicle is carrying. The maximum payload for your vehicle can be found on the Tire Label (vehicles exported outside the U.S. and Canada may not have a Tire Label) on the B-Pillar or the edge of the driver’s door.
  • Page 235 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 236 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 Safety Compliance Certification Label located on the B-Pillar or the edge of the driver’s door. The total load on each axle must never exceed its GAWR.
  • Page 237 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 Safety Compliance Certification Label located on the B-Pillar or the edge of the driver’s door.
  • Page 238 Tires, Wheels and Loading Tongue Load or Fifth Wheel King Pin Weight – refers to the amount of the weight that a trailer pushes down on a trailer hitch. Examples: For a 5,000 lb. (2,268 kg) conventional trailer, multiply 5,000 by 0.10 and 0.15 to obtain a proper tongue load range of 500 to 750 lb.
  • Page 239 Tires, Wheels and Loading The following gives you a few examples on how to calculate the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity: • Another example for your vehicle with 1,400 lb. (635 kg) of cargo and luggage capacity. You decide to go golfing. Is there enough load capacity to carry you, 4 of your friends and all the golf bags? You and four friends average 220 lb.

  • Page 240: Trailer Towing

    Tires, Wheels and Loading Loaded vehicles may handle differently than unloaded vehicles. Extra precautions, such as slower speeds and increased stopping distance, should be taken when driving a heavily loaded vehicle. Your vehicle can haul more cargo and people than most passenger cars. Depending upon the type and placement of the load, hauling cargo and people may raise the center of gravity of the vehicle.
  • Page 241 Tires, Wheels and Loading Note: Do not exceed the GCWR listed for your vehicle on the following chart/table, or the GVWR, GAWR or tire ratings specified on the Tire Label or Safety Compliance Certification Label. Towing trailers beyond the maximum recommended trailer weight which exceeds the limit of the vehicle’s GCWR, GVWR, GAWR or tire ratings could result in engine damage, transmission damage, structural damage, loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover and...
  • Page 242 Tires, Wheels and Loading Maximum GCWR - lb. (kg.) Engine Rear axle Manual Automatic ratio transmission transmission F–350 Dual Rear Wheel (DRW) Chassis Cab 5.4L 3.73 15000 (6804) 16500 (7484) 4.10 17500 (7938) 18500 (8391) 6.8L 4.10 20500 (9299) 21500 (9752) 4.30 22500 (10206) 23000 (10433)
  • Page 243 Tires, Wheels and Loading Maximum Maximum Gross Hitch Type Tongue Weight Trailer Weight — lb. (kg) — lb. (kg) 6.8L DRW Weight carrying 8000 (3629) 800 (363) Pickup 2.5” ID without Weight 15000 (6804) 1500 (680) adapter distributing (requires 2.5” drawbar) 6.8L DRW Weight carrying 6000 (2721)

  • Page 244: Trailer Brake Controller-Integrated

    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...
  • Page 245 Tires, Wheels and Loading The TBC user interface consists of the following: 1. +/- (GAIN adjustment buttons): Pressing these buttons will adjust the TBC’s power output to the trailer brakes (in 0.5 increments). The GAIN setting can be increased to a maximum of 10.0 or decreased to a minimum of 0 (no trailer braking).
  • Page 246 Tires, Wheels and Loading the Center High-Mount Stop Lamp (presuming proper trailer electrical connection). Pressing the vehicle brake pedal will also illuminate both trailer and vehicle brake lamps. GAIN: The GAIN setting is used to set the TBC for the specific towing condition and should be changed as towing conditions change.
  • Page 247 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. Points to Remember: •...
  • Page 248 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 249 Tires, Wheels and Loading • Do not exceed the GCWR rating or transmission damage may occur. • Your vehicle may be equipped with a temporary or conventional spare tire. If the spare tire is different in size (diameter and/or width), tread type (All-Season or All-Terrain) or is from a different manufacturer other than the road tires on your vehicle, your spare tire is considered “temporary”.
  • Page 250 Tires, Wheels and Loading • Trailer loads should be evenly distributed front to back and left to right. • The load distribution within the trailer should be such that 10%–15% of the trailer weight is on the hitch. (15%–25% for fifth-wheel or gooseneck towing.) •...

  • Page 251: Recreational Towing

    Hublocks set to 2, 3 AUTO Ford recommends the driveshaft be removed/installed only by a qualified technician. See your local authorized dealer for driveshaft removal/installation. Improper removal/installation of the driveshaft can cause transmission fluid loss, damage to the driveshaft and internal transmission components.

  • Page 252: Driving

    Driving STARTING Positions of the ignition 1. OFF/LOCK, shuts off the engine and all accessories/locks the steering wheel, gearshift lever and allows key removal. 2. ACC, allows the electrical accessories such as the radio to operate while the engine is not running.
  • Page 253 Driving If you smell exhaust fumes inside your vehicle, have your dealer inspect your vehicle immediately. Do not drive if you smell exhaust fumes. Important safety precautions When the engine starts, the idle RPM runs faster to warm the engine. If the engine idle speed does not slow down automatically, have the vehicle checked.
  • Page 254 Driving If starting a vehicle with a manual transmission: 1. Make sure the parking brake is set. 2. Push the clutch pedal to the floor. • Turn the key to 3 (ON) without turning the key to 4 (START). Some warning lights will briefly illuminate. See Warning lights and chimes in the Instrument Cluster chapter for more information regarding the warning lights.
  • Page 255 Driving If your vehicle has an automatic transmission, it will have a computer assisted cranking system. This feature assists in starting the engine. If the ignition key is turned to the 4 (START) position, and then released when the engine begins cranking, the engine may continue cranking for up to 10 seconds or until the vehicle starts Guarding against exhaust fumes Carbon monoxide is present in exhaust fumes.
  • Page 256 Driving outdoors, in cold temperatures, and is clearly marked Suitable for Use with Outdoor Appliances. Never use an indoor extension cord outdoors; it could result in an electric shock or fire hazard. • Use a 16 gauge outdoor extension cord, minimum. •...

  • Page 257: Brakes

    Driving Make sure system is unplugged and properly stowed before driving the vehicle. While not in use, make sure the protective cover seals the prongs of the engine block heater cord plug. BRAKES Occasional brake noise is normal. If a metal-to-metal, continuous grinding or continuous squeal sound is present, the brake linings may be worn-out and should be inspected by your authorized dealer.
  • Page 258 Driving effectiveness of the ABS and will increase your vehicle’s stopping distance. The ABS will be activated immediately, allowing you to retain full steering control during hard braking and on slippery surfaces. However, the ABS does not decrease stopping distance. Parking brake To set the parking brake, press the parking brake pedal down until the...

  • Page 259: Traction Control

    Driving If you’re parking your vehicle on a grade or with a trailer, press and hold the brake pedal down, then set the parking brake. There may be a little vehicle movement as the parking brake sets to hold the vehicle’s weight. This is normal and should be no reason for concern.
  • Page 260 Driving The Traction Control™ switch, located on the instrument panel to the left of the climate control system, has an indicator light that illuminates when the system is off. The Traction Control™ system will automatically turn on every time the ignition is turned off and on.
  • Page 261 Driving • improper steering alignment If any steering components are serviced or replaced, install new fasteners (many are coated with thread adhesive or have prevailing torque features which may not be re-used). Never re-use a bolt or nut. Torque fasteners to specifications in Workshop Manual. A high crown in the road or high crosswinds may also make the steering seem to wander/pull.

  • Page 262: Transmission Operation

    Driving AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED) Brake-shift interlock This vehicle is equipped with a brake-shift interlock feature that prevents the gearshift lever from being moved from P (Park) when the ignition is in the 3 (ON) position and the brake pedal is not depressed. If you cannot move the gearshift lever out of the P (Park) position with the ignition in the 3 (ON) position and the brake pedal depressed: 1.
  • Page 263 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 264 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. R (Reverse) With the gearshift lever in R (Reverse), the vehicle will move backward. Always come to a complete stop before shifting into and out of R (Reverse).
  • Page 265 Driving When you shut-off and restart the engine, the transmission will automatically return to normal D (Overdrive) mode (Tow/Haul OFF). Do not use the Tow/Haul feature when driving in icy or slippery conditions as the increased engine braking can cause the rear wheels to slide and the vehicle to swing around with the possible loss of vehicle control.
  • Page 266 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 267 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) 14 mph (23 km/h) 6 mph (10 km/h) 22 mph (35 km/h) 9 mph (14 km/h)
  • Page 268 Driving 3. Turn the ignition off. Do not park your vehicle in Neutral, it may move unexpectedly and injure someone. Use 1 (First) gear and set the parking brake fully. REVERSE SENSING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) The Reverse Sensing System (RSS) sounds a tone to warn the driver of obstacles near the rear bumper when the R (Reverse) is selected and the vehicle is moving at speeds less than 3 mph (5 km/h).
  • Page 269 Driving The RSS detects obstacles up to 6 feet (2 meters) from the rear bumper with a decreased coverage area at the outer corners of the bumper, (refer to the figures for approximate zone coverage areas). As you move closer to the obstacle, the rate of the tone increases.
  • Page 270 Driving If your vehicle sustains damage to the rear bumper/fascia, leaving it misaligned or bent, the sensing zone may be altered causing inaccurate measurement of obstacles or false alarms. REVERSE CAMERA SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) The reverse camera system, located on the tailgate, provides a video image (which appears in the rear view mirror) of the area behind the vehicle.
  • Page 271 Driving Objects in the red zone are closest to your vehicle and objects in the green zone are further away. Objects are getting closer to your vehicle as they move from the green zone to the yellow or red zones. Use the side mirrors and rear view mirror to get better coverage on both sides and rear of the vehicle.
  • Page 272 Driving Nighttime and dark area use At night time or in dark areas, the reverse camera system relies on the reverse lamp lighting to produce an image. Therefore it is necessary that both reverse lamps are operating in order to get a clear image in the dark.
  • Page 273 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 274 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 275 Driving 4H (4x4 High) – For winter and off-road conditions. Sends power to front and rear wheels. This mode is not intended for use on dry pavement. N (Neutral) – Only used when towing the vehicle. 4L (4x4 Low) – For low-speed off-road applications that require extra power such as steep grades, deep sand or pulling a boat out of the water.
  • Page 276 Driving Shifting from 4H (4x4 High) to 4L (4x4 Low) 1. Bring the vehicle to a stop or a speed below 5 mph (8 km/h). 2. Place the gearshift lever in N (Neutral). If the vehicle is equipped with a manual transmission, also depress the clutch pedal. 3.
  • Page 277 Driving This position should only be used when towing the vehicle. 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) 4x4 system (if equipped) Positions of the electronic shift system...
  • Page 278 Driving • Do not shift into 4x4 HIGH with the rear wheels slipping. Shifting from 4x4 HIGH to 2WD Rotate the 4x4 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 4x4 system.
  • Page 279 Driving 3. Move the 4x4 control to the 4x4 HIGH or 2WD position. 4. Hold the shift conditions until the 4x4 LOW indicator light shuts off. 5. If the 4x4 LOW indicator light does not shut off within 15 seconds, allow the vehicle to move at a speed below 5 mph (8 km/h), then repeat steps 2 through 5 while the vehicle is rolling before...
  • Page 280 Driving Basic operating principles • Do not use 4WD on dry, hard surfaced roads. Doing so will produce excessive noise, increase tire wear and may damage drive components. 4WD modes are only intended for consistently slippery or loose surfaces. • Drive slower in strong crosswinds which can affect the normal steering characteristics of your vehicle.
  • Page 281 Driving Do not rock the vehicle for more than a few minutes or damage to the transmission and tires may occur or the engine may overheat. Do not spin the wheels at over 35 mph (56 km/h). The tires may fail and injure a passenger or bystander.
  • Page 282 Driving the driveline. Therefore, the vehicle is free to roll even if the automatic transmission is in P (Park) or the manual transmission is in gear. Do not leave the vehicle unattended with the transfer case in the N (Neutral) position.
  • Page 283 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 284 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 285 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 286 Ford Super Duty Vehicles are qualified for use as a stationary power source, within limits detailed in the Ford Truck Body Builders Layout Book, found at www.fleet.ford.com/truckbbas, and through the Ford Truck Body Builders Advisory Service.

  • Page 287: Snowplowing

    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 288 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. 2008 F-250/350/450/550 (f23)
  • Page 289 Additional equipment such as snowplow equipment may effect the performance of the airbag sensors increasing the risk of injury. Please refer to the Ford Truck Body Builders Layout Book for instructions about the appropriate installation of additional equipment. Transmission operation while plowing Operate the vehicle with the automatic transmission gearshift lever in the D (Overdrive) position and Tow/Haul OFF.

  • Page 290: Roadside Emergencies

    Roadside Emergencies ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE Getting roadside assistance To fully assist you should you have a vehicle concern, Ford Motor Company offers a complimentary roadside assistance program. This program is separate from the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. The service is available: •...
  • Page 291 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 for towing to the nearest dealership within 35 miles. To obtain reimbursement information, U.S.

  • Page 292: Hazard Flasher 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 293: Fuses And Relays

    Roadside Emergencies The switch has a red button on top of it. 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 294 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 295 Roadside Emergencies To remove the fuse panel cover, pull the panel toward you. When the clips of the panel disengage, let the panel fall easily. To remove a fuse use the fuse puller tool provided on the fuse panel cover. Always disconnect the battery before servicing high current fuses.
  • Page 296 Roadside Emergencies The fuses are coded as follows. Fuse/Relay Fuse Amp Passenger Compartment Fuse Location Rating Panel Description Not used (spare) Not used (spare) Family Entertainment System (FES) Not used (spare) Keypad illumination, Brake-Shift Interlock (BSI), SPBJB Turn signals Left headlamp (Low beam) Right headlamp (Low beam) Interior lighting, Lighted running boards...
  • Page 297 Roadside Emergencies Fuse/Relay Fuse Amp Passenger Compartment Fuse Location Rating Panel Description Not used 7.5A Power mirror switch, Driver power seat (Memory) Not used (spare) Upfitter relay #3 feed Climate control head Upfitter Relay #4 Feed All lock motor feeds Heated seat relay feed Not used (spare) Adjustable pedals, Datalink...
  • Page 298 Roadside Emergencies Fuse/Relay Fuse Amp Passenger Compartment Fuse Location Rating Panel Description Trailer tow brake controller, Trailer tow battery charge relay coil Not used (spare) Reverse Sensing System (RSS), 4x4 module, 4x4 solenoid, Traction control switch, Tow/Haul switch (Diesel engine) Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) transceiver, Cluster control Dual automatic or Manual climate...
  • Page 299 Roadside Emergencies Always disconnect the battery before servicing high current fuses. To reduce risk of electrical shock, always replace the cover to the Power Distribution Box before reconnecting the battery or refilling fluid reservoirs. If the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, refer to the Battery section of the Maintenance and Specifications chapter.
  • Page 300 Roadside Emergencies Fuse/Relay Fuse Amp Power Distribution Box Location Rating Description 40A* ABS module (Coil) 20A* Cigar lighter 20A* Instrument panel power point 15A** Brake On/Off (BOO) relay feed 5A ** Brake switch, Brake switch relay coil, SJB module, 4x4 module —...
  • Page 301 Roadside Emergencies Fuse/Relay Fuse Amp Power Distribution Box Location Rating Description 20A** Fuel pump relay 20A** Back-up lamp relay 25A** Trailer stop/turn relay 5A** ESOF relay coils 10A** Gasoline engines: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) keep alive power, Canister vent Diesel engine: Engine Control Module (ECM) keep alive power 10A** Transmission Control Module...
  • Page 302 Roadside Emergencies Fuse/Relay Fuse Amp Power Distribution Box Location Rating Description Relay Starter solenoid Relay Trailer tow park lamps Relay Trailer tow battery charge Relay Power Distribution Box (PDB) bus (fuses 67, 69, 71, 73, 75, 77) SJB Run /Start bus (Fuses 29–37, Relay ESOF hi-lo Relay...

  • Page 303: Changing Tires

    Roadside Emergencies Fuse/Relay Fuse Amp Power Distribution Box Location Rating Description 2A** Reverse Camera System (RCS) 20A** Gasoline engines: VPWR: HEGO, CMS, MAFS, EVMV, CMCV, VCT, IMTV Diesel engine: VPWR: Engine loads 5A** Back-up relay coil power 20A** Gasoline engines: VPWR: PCM Diesel engine: VPWR: ECM 10A** ABS module logic...
  • Page 304 Ford. If the dissimilar spare tire or wheel is damaged, it should be replaced rather than repaired.
  • Page 305 Roadside Emergencies 3. Full-size dissimilar spare without label on wheel When driving with the full-size dissimilar spare tire/wheel, do not: • Exceed 70 mph (113 km/h) • Use more than one dissimilar spare tire/wheel at a time • Use commercial car washing equipment •...
  • Page 306 Roadside Emergencies T-type/Mini-spare tire information (Harley-Davidson only) Your vehicle may be equipped with a temporary spare tire. This spare tire is considered “temporary”. Replace the temporary spare with a tire of the same size, speed rating, and load carrying capacity as the other road tires as soon as possible.
  • Page 307 Roadside Emergencies Park on a level surface, activate hazard flashers and set the parking brake. • Automatic transmission: Place gearshift lever in P (Park). • Manual transmission: Place gearshift lever in R (Reverse). • Electronic Shift-On-the-Fly (ESOF) 4x4: Place transfer case in 4x4 HIGH or 4x4 LOW before turning off the engine.
  • Page 308 Roadside Emergencies • one handle extension and two typical extensions. To assemble, align button with hole and slide parts together. To disconnect, depress button and pull apart. • one wheel nut wrench. Slide over square end of jack handle. • Vehicles equipped with dual rear wheels, insert the lug wrench extension into the lug wrench to reach the lug nuts.
  • Page 309 Roadside Emergencies 5. Remove the retainer through the center of the wheel. Tire change procedure 1. Turn engine off and block the wheel that is diagonally opposite of the flat tire using the wheel chock, if equipped. If the vehicle is a 4x4, lock the manual hub on the wheel.
  • Page 310 Roadside Emergencies • Front (4x2) • 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 311 Roadside Emergencies • Rear 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 312 Roadside Emergencies The following steps apply to F–350 Dual Rear Wheel (DRW) and F–450/F–550 vehicles only: 11. Slide the notched end of the jack handle over the release valve and use the handle to slide the jack under the vehicle. Make sure the valve is closed by turning it clockwise.
  • Page 313 Roadside Emergencies • Front passenger side (4x4): F-350 Note: View shown from the rear of the vehicle to clearly identify the jack point. Note: Place the jack directly under axle and inboard of the radius arm so that the jack clears the radius arm.
  • Page 314 Roadside Emergencies 13. Insert the jack handle into the pump linkage. 14. 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 315 Roadside Emergencies 10–lug nut torque sequence 19. Stow the flat tire. Refer to Stowing the flat/spare tire if the vehicle is equipped with a spare tire carrier. Note: Do not stow the Harley-Davidson flat tire and wheel using the spare tire winch mechanism; store the flat in the bed of the truck. 20.
  • Page 316 Roadside Emergencies If the ornament retention towers are aligned between the studs/lug nuts, the ornament is improperly installed. This improper installation may appear and sound correct, but will not keep the ornament on the vehicle. Ornaments improperly installed in this manner will fall off or become loose with minimal force or impact.

  • Page 317: Lug Nut Torque

    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 318: Jump Starting

    Roadside Emergencies Inspect the wheel pilot hole prior to installation. If there is visible corrosion in wheel pilot hole, remove loose particles by wiping with clean rag and apply grease. Apply grease only to the wheel pilot hole surface by smearing a “dime” (1 square cm) sized glob of grease around the wheel pilot surface (1) with end of finger.
  • Page 319 Roadside Emergencies 4. Check all battery terminals and remove any excessive corrosion before you attach the battery cables. Ensure that vent caps are tight and level. 5. Turn the heater fan on in both vehicles to protect from any electrical surges.
  • Page 320 Roadside Emergencies 3. Connect the negative (-) cable to the negative (-) terminal of the assisting battery. 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.
  • Page 321 Roadside Emergencies 3. Once the disabled vehicle has been started, run both engines for an additional three minutes before disconnecting the jumper cables. 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.
  • Page 322 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 323: 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 324 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 325: 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 326 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 327 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 BBB...
  • Page 328 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 329 (CANADA ONLY) For vehicles delivered to authorized Canadian dealers. 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 330 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 331: Reporting Safety Defects (U.s. Only)

    However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or Ford Motor Company. 2008 F-250/350/450/550 (f23)

  • Page 332: Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)

    Customer Assistance To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1–888–327–4236 (TTY: 1–800–424–9153); go to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to: Administrator NHTSA 400 Seventh Street, SW Washington, D.C. 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov.

  • Page 333: 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 334 Cleaning • Remove particles such as bird droppings, tree sap, insect deposits, tar spots and industrial fallout before repairing paint chips. • Always read the instructions before using the products. ALUMINUM WHEELS AND WHEEL COVERS Aluminum wheels and wheel covers are coated with a clearcoat paint finish.
  • Page 335 Cleaning • 5.4L V8 gasoline engine • 6.8L V10 gasoline engine 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). •...
  • Page 336 Cleaning • For plastic headlamp lenses, use Motorcraft Ultra Clear Spray Glass Cleaner (ZC-23). WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADES The windshield, rear and side windows and the wiper blades should be cleaned regularly. If the wipers do not wipe properly, substances on the vehicle’s glass or the wiper blades may be the cause.
  • Page 337 Cleaning Do not use chemical solvents or strong detergents when cleaning the steering wheel or instrument panel to avoid contamination of the airbag system. If a staining liquid like coffee/juice has been spilled on the instrument panel or on interior trim surfaces, clean as follows: 1.
  • Page 338 Cleaning (ZC-53-A), Motorcraft Paint Sealant (ZC-45), or Motorcraft Custom Clear Coat Polish (ZC-8-A). Note: Removal of deep scuffs and scratches should be performed by an authorized dealer or an experienced repair facility. Low gloss paint area The low gloss area of the instrument panel’s upper dash should be cleaned with mild, soapy water and a soft, damp cloth, or Motorcraft Dash &...
  • Page 339 Cleaning • To clean, use a soft cloth with Motorcraft Deluxe Leather and Vinyl Cleaner (ZC-11–A). Dry the area with a soft cloth. • To help maintain its resiliency and color, use the Motorcraft Deluxe Leather Care Kit (ZC-11–D), available from your authorized dealer. •...
  • Page 340 Cleaning • Do not use household cleaning products, alcohol solutions, solvents or cleaners intended for rubber, vinyl or plastics. 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.
  • Page 341 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 342: 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 343: Hood

    Maintenance and Specifications 2. Block the wheels. • Manual transmission: 1. Set the parking brake, depress the clutch and place the gearshift in N (Neutral). 2. Block the wheels. Note: Do not start your engine with the air cleaner removed and do not remove it while the engine is running.

  • Page 344: Engine Compartment

    Maintenance and Specifications IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT Refer to the 6.0 and 6.4 Liter Power Stroke Direct Injection Turbo Diesel Owner’s Guide Supplement for diesel engine component locations. 5.4L V8 gasoline engines 1. Windshield washer fluid reservoir 2. Battery 3.
  • Page 345 Maintenance and Specifications 6.8L V10 gasoline engine 1. Windshield washer fluid reservoir 2. Battery 3. Transmission fluid dipstick (automatic transmission) 4. Engine oil filler cap 5. Engine oil dipstick 6. Power steering fluid reservoir 7. Brake fluid reservoir 8. Engine coolant reservoir 9.
  • Page 346 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 347: Engine Oil

    Maintenance and Specifications Note: Poor wiper quality can be improved by cleaning the wiper blades and the windshield; refer to Windows and wiper blades in the Cleaning chapter. Note: To prolong the life of the wiper blades, it is highly recommended to scrape off the ice on the windshield before turning on the wipers.
  • Page 348 Maintenance and Specifications • If the oil level is below the MIN mark, add enough oil to raise the level within the MIN-MAX range. • Oil levels above the MAX mark may cause engine damage. Some oil must be removed from the engine by a service technician. 7.
  • Page 349 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 350: 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. If your battery has a cover/shield, make sure it is reinstalled after the battery has been cleaned or replaced. For longer, trouble-free operation, keep the top of the battery clean and dry.
  • Page 351 Maintenance and Specifications When lifting a plastic-cased battery, excessive pressure on the end walls could cause acid to flow through the vent caps, resulting in personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or battery. Lift the battery with a battery carrier or with your hands on opposite corners.

  • Page 352: Engine Coolant

    Maintenance and Specifications If the battery has been disconnected or a new battery has been installed, the clock and the preset radio stations must be reset once the battery is reconnected. • Always dispose of automotive batteries in a responsible manner. Follow your local authorized standards for disposal.
  • Page 353 Do not put engine coolant in the windshield washer fluid container. If sprayed on the windshield, engine coolant could make it difficult to see through the windshield. • Add Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant (yellow-colored) meeting Ford Specification WSS-M97B51–A1. 2008 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 354 Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant from yellow to golden tan. • Do not add/mix an orange-colored, extended life coolant such as Motorcraft Specialty Orange Engine Coolant meeting Ford specification WSS-M97B44–D, or DEX-COOL brand with the factory-filled coolant. Mixing Motorcraft Specialty Orange Engine...
  • Page 355 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.
  • Page 356 Maintenance and Specifications Severe climates If you drive in extremely cold climates (less than –34°F [–36°C ]): • It may be necessary to increase the coolant concentration above 50%. • NEVER increase the coolant concentration above 60%. • Increased engine coolant concentrations above 60% will decrease the overheat protection characteristics of the engine coolant and may cause engine damage.
  • Page 357 Maintenance and Specifications How fail-safe cooling works If the engine begins to overheat: • The engine coolant temperature gauge will move to the red (hot) area. • The message center will indicate the engine is overheating. • The indicator will illuminate.

  • Page 358: Fuel Information

    Maintenance and Specifications Driving the vehicle without repairing the engine problem increases the chance of engine damage. Take your vehicle to a service facility as soon as possible. FUEL FILTER For fuel filter replacement, see your authorized dealer. Refer to the scheduled maintenance information for the appropriate intervals for changing the fuel filter.
  • Page 359 Maintenance and Specifications Observe the following guidelines when handling automotive fuel: • Extinguish all smoking materials and any open flames before refueling your vehicle. • Always turn off the vehicle before refueling. • Automotive fuels can be harmful or fatal if swallowed. Fuel such as gasoline is highly toxic and if swallowed can cause death or permanent injury.
  • Page 360 Maintenance and Specifications Use the following guidelines to avoid static build-up when filling an ungrounded fuel container: • Place approved fuel container on the ground. • DO NOT fill a fuel container while it is in the vehicle (including the cargo area).
  • Page 361 The vehicle 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 362 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, per the fuel recommendations in the Choosing the right fuel section. Running out of fuel Avoid running out of fuel because this situation may have an adverse affect on powertrain components.
  • Page 363 Maintenance and Specifications If you have run out of fuel: • You may need to cycle the ignition from OFF to ON several times after refueling to allow the fuel system to pump the fuel from the tank to the engine. On restarting, cranking time will take a few seconds longer than normal.
  • Page 364 Maintenance and Specifications • Use the same filling rate setting (low-medium-high) each time the tank is filled. • Allow no more than 2 automatic click-offs when filling. • Always use fuel with the recommended octane rating. • Use a known quality gasoline, preferably a national brand. •...
  • Page 365 Maintenance and Specifications • Idling for long periods of time (greater than one minute) may waste fuel. • Anticipate stopping; slowing down may eliminate the need to stop. • Sudden or hard accelerations may reduce fuel economy. • Slow down gradually. •...
  • Page 366 The scheduled maintenance items listed in the scheduled maintenance information are essential to the life and performance of your vehicle and to its emissions system. If other than Ford, Motorcraft or Ford-authorized parts are used for maintenance replacements or for service of components affecting 2008 F-250/350/450/550 (f23)
  • Page 367 Maintenance and Specifications emission control, such non-Ford parts should be equivalent to genuine Ford Motor Company parts in performance and durability. Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle in dry grass or other dry ground cover. The emission system heats up the engine compartment and exhaust system, which can start a fire.
  • Page 368 Maintenance and Specifications 4. Driving through deep water - the electrical system may be wet. These temporary malfunctions can be corrected by filling the fuel tank with good quality fuel, properly tightening the fuel cap or letting the electrical system dry out. After three driving cycles without these or any other temporary malfunctions present, the indicator should stay off the next time the engine is started.
  • Page 369 Maintenance and Specifications POWER STEERING FLUID Check the power steering fluid. Refer to the scheduled maintenance information for the service interval schedules. If adding fluid is necessary, use only MERCON ATF. • Gasoline engine shown; diesel engine similar. Refer to Identifying components in the engine compartment in the 6.0 and 6.4 Liter Power Stroke...
  • Page 370 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 specifications. Refer to Maintenance product specifications and capacities in this chapter. 2008 F-250/350/450/550 (f23)
  • Page 371 Carefully read cautionary information on product label. For MEDICAL EMERGENCY INFORMATION, contact a physician or Poison Control Center immediately; on Ford-Motorcraft products call: 1-800-959-3673 (FORD). Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury. During normal operation, the fluid level in the clutch reservoir should remain constant or rise slightly.
  • Page 372 Maintenance and Specifications 4. Latch the gearshift lever in P (Park) and leave the engine running. 5. Remove the dipstick, wiping it clean with a clean, dry lint free rag. If necessary, refer to Identifying components in the engine compartment in this chapter for the location of the dipstick.
  • Page 373 Maintenance and Specifications Adjusting automatic transmission fluid levels Before adding any fluid, make sure the correct type is used. The type of fluid used is normally indicated on the dipstick handle and also in the Maintenance Product Specifications and Capacities section in this chapter.
  • Page 374 5. Install and tighten the fill plug securely. Use only fluid that meets Ford specifications. Refer to Maintenance Product Specifications and Capacities in this chapter. TRANSFER CASE FLUID (IF EQUIPPED) 1. Clean the filler plug.
  • Page 375 Maintenance and Specifications Use only fluid that meets Ford specifications. Refer to Maintenance Product Specifications and Capacities 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. Refer to the replacement universal joint manufacturer’s recommendation for...

  • Page 376: Air Filter(S)

    Maintenance and Specifications 2. Release three retainer clamps. 3. Pull air filter cover toward passenger side of vehicle and up to release the tabs. Lift air filter element up and out of housing. The air filter box needs to be free of any debris before installing a new air filter.

  • Page 377: 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 378: Maintenance Product Specifications And Capacities

    Maintenance and Specifications 2008 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 379 Maintenance and Specifications 2008 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 380 Maintenance and Specifications 2008 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 381 Maintenance and Specifications 2008 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
  • Page 382 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 383 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 384 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 385: Accessories

    • the remainder of your new vehicle limited warranty. Contact your authorized dealer for details and a copy of the warranty. The following is a list of several Genuine Ford Accessories available for your vehicle. Not all accessories are available for all models. For a...
  • Page 386 Accessories Cargo organization and management Towing mirrors Trailer hitches, wiring harnesses and accessories Peace of mind Mobile-Ease™ hands-free communication system Remote start Vehicle security systems Wheel locks Not all accessories are available for all models. For maximum vehicle performance, keep the following information in mind when adding accessories or equipment to your vehicle: •...

  • Page 387: Index

    Index acid, treating emergencies ..350 jumping a disabled battery ..318 maintenance-free ....350 Accessory delay ......105 replacement, specifications ...377 Air cleaner filter ....375, 377 servicing ........350 Air conditioning ......81 Belt-Minder ......176 Airbag supplemental restraint Brakes ........257 system ........181 anti-lock ........257 and child safety seats ....182 anti-lock brake system (ABS) description ......181 disposal ........185...
  • Page 388 ....355, 378 Emergencies, roadside Cruise control jump-starting ......318 (see Speed control) ....110 Emergency Flashers ....292 Customer Assistance ....290 Emission control system ..366 Ford accessories for your Engine ........382 vehicle ........341 cleaning ........334 Ford Extended Service coolant ........352 Plan ..........329 diesel ...........7 Getting assistance outside the fail-safe cooling .......356...
  • Page 389 Index refill capacities ......378 Event data recording ....6 Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ....360 Exhaust fumes ......255 Gas mileage (see Fuel economy) ....363 Gauges .........19 Fail safe cooling ......356 transmission fluid Family entertainment system ..48 temperature gauge ....23 Fluid capacities ......378 Foglamps ........85 Four-Wheel Drive vehicles ..272 Hazard flashers ......292...
  • Page 390 Index lighting up panel and fluid capacities ......378 interior ........87 reverse ........267 Message center ....122, 129 english/metric button .....133 system check button ....132 Jump-starting your vehicle ..318 warning messages ...125, 135 Mirrors .......102, 105 fold away ......107–109 Keyless entry system ....155 heated ........106 autolock ........144 side view mirrors (power) ..106...
  • Page 391 Index fluid, checking and adding ..369 Safety Compliance fluid, refill capacity ....378 Certification Label ....383 Power Windows ......103 Satellite Radio Information ..44 Preparing to drive your Seat belts vehicle ........261 (see Safety restraints) .....167 Seats ..........160 child safety seats ....193 cleaning ........339 Radio ........23, 25, 32 heated ........81...
  • Page 392 Index Tires ........203–205 fluid, checking and adding alignment ........213 (automatic) ......371 care ..........209 fluid, checking and adding changing ......306, 309 (manual) .........373 checking the pressure ....208 fluid, refill capacities ....378 inflating ........206 manual operation ....266 label .........220 Turn signal ........91 replacing ........211 rotating ........213 safety practices .......212...

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