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Ford 2008 E-150 manual available for free PDF download: Owner's Manual
Ford 2008 E-150 Owner's Manual (280 pages)
Ford 2008 Automobile Owner's Manual
Brand:
Ford
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Automobile
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
1
Introduction
4
Perchlorate Material
4
Safety and Environment Protection
5
Breaking-In Your Vehicle
5
Special Notices
6
New Vehicle Limited Warranty
6
Service Data Recording
6
Event Data Recording
6
Vehicle Modification Data Recording
7
Special Instructions
7
Notice to Owners of Diesel-Powered Vehicles
7
Using Your Vehicle as an Ambulance
8
Cell Phone Use
9
Export Unique (Non-United States/Canada) Vehicle Specific Information
9
Instrument Cluster
12
Warning Lights and Chimes
12
Gauges
17
Entertainment Systems
19
AM/FM Stereo
19
Audio System(S)
19
Satellite Compatible AM/FM Stereo In-Dash Single CD/MP3 Radio (if Equipped)
21
Premium Satellite Compatible AM/FM Stereo In-Dash Six CD/MP3 Radio (if Equipped)
25
Accessory Delay
29
General Audio Information
29
Climate Controls
31
Heater Only
31
Operating Tips
31
Manual Heating and Air Conditioning
32
Rear Fan Speed Adjustment (if Equipped)
33
Lights
34
Battery Saver
34
Headlamp Control
34
Headlamps
34
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) (if Equipped)
35
High Beams
35
Panel Dimmer Control
36
Vertical and Horizontal Aim Adjustment (Sealed Beam Headlamps)
36
Vertical Aim Adjustment (Aerodynamic Headlamps)
37
Interior Lamps
39
Third Row Courtesy/Reading/Cargo Lamps
39
Turn Signal Control
39
Bulb Replacement
40
Headlamp Condensation
40
Using the Right Bulbs
40
Replacing Exterior Bulbs
41
Replacing Headlamp Bulbs (Aerodynamic)
41
Replacing Front Parking Lamp/Turn Signal Bulbs
42
Replacing Headlamp Bulbs (Sealed Beam)
42
Replacing Side Marker Bulbs
43
Replacing High-Mount Brakelamp Bulbs
44
Replacing License Plate Lamp Bulbs
45
Replacing Stop/Turn/Tail/Side Marker/Backup Lamp Bulbs
45
Driver Controls
46
Windshield Wiper/Washer Control
46
Multifunction Lever
46
Tilt Steering Wheel
47
Illuminated Visor Mirror (if Equipped)
47
Overhead Console - if Equipped
47
Steering Wheel Adjustment
47
Storage Compartment (if Equipped)
48
Installing a Garage Door Opener (if Equipped)
48
Compass Zone Adjustment
49
Compass Calibration Adjustment
50
Auxiliary Power Point (12Vdc)
50
Power Windows
51
Interior Mirror
52
Exterior Mirrors
52
Fold-Away Mirrors
53
Speed Control
54
Setting Speed Control
54
Keys
57
Power Door Locks - if Equipped
57
Memory Lock
57
Autolock Feature
57
Locks and Security
57
Locks
57
Deactivating/Activating Autolock Feature
58
Power Door Lock Switch Autolock Enable/Disable Procedure
58
Emergency Lock Release
60
Remote Entry System (if Equipped)
61
Two Step Door Unlocking
62
One Step Door Unlocking
62
Replacing Lost Remote Entry Transmitters
64
How to Reprogram Your Remote Entry Transmitters
64
Illuminated Entry
65
Securilock™ Passive Anti-Theft System (if Equipped)
66
Anti-Theft Indicator
66
Automatic Arming
67
Automatic Disarming
67
Replacement Keys
67
Programming Spare Keys
67
Seating and Safety Restraints
69
Seating
69
Adjusting the Front Manual Seat (if Equipped)
69
Using the Manual Lumbar Support (if Equipped)
70
Adjusting the Front Power Seat (if Equipped)
70
Rear Seats
71
Safety Restraints
76
Safety Restraints Precautions
76
Combination Lap and Shoulder Belts
77
Vehicle Sensitive Mode
78
Automatic Locking Mode
78
How to Disengage the Automatic Locking Mode
79
Safety Belt Pretensioner
80
Front Safety Belt Height Adjustment
80
Safety Belt Warning Light and Indicator Chime
81
Belt-Minder
81
One Time Disable
83
Deactivating/Activating the Belt-Minder Feature
84
Safety Belt Extension Assembly
85
Safety Belt Maintenance
85
Airbags
86
Important SRS Precautions
86
Turning the Passenger Airbag off
91
Turning the Passenger Airbag Back on
92
Child Restraints
93
NHTSA Deactivation Criteria (Excluding Canada)
93
Safety Restraints for Children
95
Children and Safety Belts
96
Child Booster Seats
97
When Children Should Use Booster Seats
97
Types of Booster Seats
98
The Importance of Shoulder Belts
99
Safety Seats for Children
100
Installing Child Safety Seats with Combination Lap and Shoulder Belts
101
Attaching Safety Seats with Tether Straps
104
Front Passenger Seating Position
104
Attaching Safety Seats with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) Attachments for Child Seat Anchors
108
Tires, Wheels and Loading
112
Notice to Utility Vehicle and Truck Owners
112
Vehicle Characteristics
113
Information about Uniform Tire Quality Grading
114
Glossary of Tire Terminology
115
Inflating Your Tires
116
Tire Inflation
116
Tire Inflation Information
119
Tire Care
120
Tire Replacement Requirements
122
U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN)
122
Safety Practices
123
Highway Hazards
124
Tire and Wheel Alignment
124
Tire Rotation
124
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall
126
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
132
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
134
When You Believe Your System Is Not Operating Properly
134
When Your Temporary Spare Tire Is Installed
134
How Temperature Affects Your Tire Pressure
136
When Inflating Your Tires
136
TPMS Reset Sequence
139
Rotation, Pressure Adjustment and TPMS Reset Example
141
Snow Tires and Chains
143
Vehicle Loading
144
Special Loading Instructions for Owners of Pickup Trucks and Utility-Type Vehicles
150
Trailer Towing
150
Preparing to Tow
157
Safety Chains
157
Driving While You Tow
158
Trailer Brakes
158
Trailer Lamps
158
Servicing after Towing
159
Trailer Towing Tips
159
Recreational Towing
160
Driving
161
Starting
161
Positions of the Ignition
161
Preparing to Start Your Vehicle
161
Important Safety Precautions
162
Starting the Engine
163
Guarding against Exhaust Fumes
163
Important Ventilating Information
164
Engine Block Heater - if Equipped
164
Brakes
165
Parking Brake
167
Traction Control
167
Advancetrac with Roll Stability Control™ (Rsc) Stability Enhancement System (if Equipped)
168
Traction Control™/Advancetrac
168
Traction-Lok Axle (if Equipped)
172
Preparing to Drive
172
Vehicle Stability and Handling
173
Emergency Maneuvers
173
Transmission Operation
174
Brake-Shift Interlock
174
Understanding the Gearshift Positions of the 4-Speed Automatic Transmission
175
Reverse Sensing System (if Equipped)
182
Driving through Water
185
Roadside Emergencies
186
Getting Roadside Assistance
186
Using Roadside Assistance
187
Roadside Coverage Beyond Basic Warranty
187
Hazard Flasher Control
188
Hazard Flasher Switch
188
Fuel Pump Shut-Off Switch
188
Fuses and Relays
190
Power Distribution Box
193
Relay Modules
196
Changing Tires
198
Dissimilar Spare Tire/Wheel Information
198
Full-Size Matching Spare Tire/Wheel Information
200
Stopping and Securing Your Vehicle
200
Spare Tire Information
200
Tire Change Procedure
201
Replacing the Tire
202
Stowing the Flat/Spare Tire
205
Wheel Lug Nut Torque Specifications
206
Lug Nut Torque
206
Jump Starting
207
Preparing Your Vehicle
208
Connecting the Jumper Cables
208
Jump Starting
210
Wrecker Towing
213
Customer Assistance
214
Away from Home
214
Getting the Services You Need
214
Additional Assistance
215
Away from Home-Motorhome Service
215
In California (U.s. Only)
216
The Better Business Bureau (Bbb) Auto Line Program
217
Ford Extended Service Plan
218
Getting Assistance Outside the U.s. and Canada
219
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature
220
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)
220
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)
221
Cleaning
222
Washing the Exterior
222
Aluminum Wheels and Wheel Covers
223
Paint Chips
223
Plastic (Non-Painted) Exterior Parts
225
Windows and Wiper Blades
225
Instrument Panel/Interior Trim and Cluster Lens
226
Ford and Lincoln Mercury Car Care Products
227
Leather Seats (if Equipped)
227
Underbody Preservation
227
Maintenance and Specifications
229
Precautions When Servicing Your Vehicle
229
Service Recommendations
229
Opening the Hood
230
Identifying Components in the Engine Compartment
231
Changing the Wiper Blades
232
Windshield Washer Fluid
232
Checking the Engine Oil
233
Engine Oil
233
Adding Engine Oil
234
Engine Oil and Filter Recommendations
235
Battery
236
Checking Engine Coolant
238
Engine Coolant
238
Adding Engine Coolant
239
Coolant Refill Capacity
242
Recycled Engine Coolant
242
Severe Climates
242
How Fail-Safe Cooling Works
243
What You Should Know about Fail-Safe Cooling (if Equipped)
243
Fuel Filter
244
Fuel Information
244
When Fail-Safe Mode Is Activated
244
Fuel Filler Cap
247
Choosing the Right Fuel
248
Octane Recommendations
248
Cleaner Air
249
Fuel Quality
249
Essentials of Good Fuel Economy
250
Filling the Tank
250
Measuring Techniques
250
Calculating Fuel Economy
251
Driving Style - Good Driving and Fuel Economy Habits
251
EPA Window Sticker
252
Emission Control System
253
On Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)
254
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing
255
Power Steering Fluid
256
Brake Fluid
257
Driveline Universal Joint and Slip Yoke
257
Checking Automatic Transmission Fluid (if Equipped)
258
Transmission Fluid
258
Correct Fluid Level
259
Low Fluid Level
259
Adjusting Automatic Transmission Fluid Levels
260
High Fluid Level
260
Air Filter(S)
261
Automatic Transmission Fluid Filter
261
Changing the Air Filter Element
262
Motorcraft Part Numbers
263
Maintenance Product Specifications and Capacities
264
Engine Data
268
Engine Drive Belt Routing
268
Vehicle Identification Number
269
Certification Label for Incomplete Vehicles
270
Transmission/Transaxle Code Designations
271
Accessories
272
Genuine Ford Accessories for Your Vehicle
272
Exterior Style
272
Interior Style
272
Peace of Mind
273
Index
274
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