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Ford F-250 Super Cab 1996 Owner's Manual

Ford F-250 Super Cab 1996 Owner's Manual (402 pages)

F Series

Brand: Ford | Category: Automobile | Size: 4 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
3
Introductory Information
4
Safety Restraints
14
Starting Your F-Series
51
Warning Lights and Gauges
65
- Mechanical Cluster
  66
- Mechanical Cluster with Tachometer
  67
- The Mechanical Cluster
  68
- Brake System Warning Light
  68
- Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
  69
- Safety Belt Warning Light and Chime
  70
- Check Engine Warning Light
  70
- Check Engine Warning Light Symbol
  71
- Charging System Light
  73
- Supplemental Air Bag Readiness Light and Tone Generator
  73
- Supplemental Air Bag Readiness Light
  74
- Battery Voltage Gauge (Voltmeter)
  74
- Engine Oil Pressure Gauge
  75
- Fuel Gauge
  76
- High Beam Light
  76
- “Headlamps On” Alert Chime
  76
- Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
  77
- Speedometer
  78
- Odometer/Trip Odometer
  79
- Tachometer (if Equipped)
  80
Instrument Panel Controls
81
Steering Column Controls
97
- Turn Signal Lever and Functions
  98
- High Beams
  98
- Headlamp High Beam Switch and Turn Signal Lever
  99
- Flashing the Lights
  99
- Windshield Wipers and Washer
  99
- Variable Interval Wipers
  99
- Interval Wiper on Turn Signal Lever
  100
- Windshield Washer
  100
- Hazard Flasher
  101
- Horn Location (with Speed Control Option)
  102
- Tilt Steering (if Equipped)
  103
- Turn Signal and Tilt Release Wheel Lever
  103
- The Speed Control Switches
  104
- Transmission Control Switch and Indicator Light
  106
- Accelerating with the Speed Control Operating
  107
- Resetting the Speed Control
  107
- Turning the Speed Control off
  108
- Driving Uphill or on a Steep Grade
  109
- Cancelling and Resuming a Set Speed
  110
- Tailgate Operation
  111
- Anti-Theft Front Door Lock Knobs
  111
Features
111
- Tailgate Removal
  112
- Releasing the Tailgate
  112
- To Release the Tailgate
  112
- Power Door Lock Controls
  113
- Remote Entry System (if Equipped)
  114
- Unlocking the Doors with the Remote Entry System
  114
- Locking the Doors with the Remote Entry System
  115
- Remote Entry Personal Alarm
  115
- Replacing the Batteries
  116
- Opening the Remote Transmitter
  116
- Replacing Lost Transmitters
  117
- Illuminated Entry System (if Equipped)
  117
- Cab Rear Sliding Window (if Equipped)
  118
- Operating the Windows Manually
  118
- Battery Saver (with Remote Entry—If Equipped)
  118
- Power Bezel Crew Cab Only
  119
- Master Control Switch
  119
- Using the Power Windows (if Equipped)
  119
- Adjusting the Front Seat Manually
  120
- Reclining Bucket Seats
  122
- 40/20/40 Seat
  123
- The Center Seatback Console
  124
- Seat Back Release (Bench Seat)
  125
- Center Facing Jump Seat-Supercab Only
  126
- Using the Rear Bench Seat (Supercab Only)
  127
- To Return Seat to Normal Seating Position
  127
- Tilt Slide Seat
  128
- To Operate the Seat Adjuster
  129
- Using the Power Seats (if Equipped)
  130
- The Power Controls on the 40/20/40 Seat-Supercab Driver’s Seat Only
  130
- Leather and Vinyl
  131
- Using the Power Lumbar Support and Side Bolsters
  131
- Cleaning the Seats
  131
- Power Lumbar Switch-40/20/40 Seat
  131
- Fabric
  132
- Mirrors
  132
- Automatic Dimming Inside Rearview Mirror (if Equipped)
  133
- Demonstration—The Mirror’s Operation May
  134
- Illuminated Vanity Mirror (if Equipped)
  135
- Visor Vanity Mirror
  135
- Auxiliary Sun Visor
  135
- Outside Mirrors (Manual Control)
  136
- Standard Fold-Away Mirror
  136
- Low-Mount Swingaway Mirror and Swing-Out Recreational Mirror
  136
- Dual Electric Remote Control Mirrors (if Equipped)
  137
- Power Mirror Control
  137
- The Features on the Console
  138
- Seat Mounted Console
  139
- Power Point Electrical Outlet
  140
- Electronic Sound System
  141
- Compact Disc Radio
  141
- Using the Controls on Your New Radio/CD Player
  142
- How to Turn the Radio on and off
  142
- How to Adjust the Volume
  142
- Selecting the am or FM Frequency Band
  142
- How to Tune Radio Stations
  143
- Using the “Audio” Button to Adjust the Tone Balance and Speaker Output
  146
- Clock Operation
  147
- Using the Controls on Your New Compact Disc Player
  148
- How to Insert a Disc and Begin Play
  149
- How to Stop and Restart the CD Player
  149
- How to Fast Forward or Reverse Your CD Player
  150
- Using the “Seek” Feature
  150
- Using the “Scan” Function
  151
- Special Features of Your CD Player
  151
- How to Eject the Disc
  152
- How to Take Care of and Clean Your CD Player and Discs
  152
- Common Operating Conditions of Your CD Player
  153
- Electronic Stereo and Stereo Cassette Radios
  155
- Using the Controls on Your New Radio
  155
- Electronic Stereo Radio with Cassette
  156
- How to Tune Radio Stations (Stereo Radio)
  157
- How to Tune Radio Stations (Stereo Cassette Radio)
  157
- Adjusting the Tone Balance and Speaker Output of Your Radio
  159
- Speaker Features and Operation
  160
- How to Locate a Desired Track on the Tape
  161
- How to Insert a Tape
  161
- Using the Controls of Your Cassette Tape Player
  161
- How to Eject the Tape
  162
- Using the Dolby B Noise Reduction Feature
  162
- How to View the Clock Mode
  162
- How to Set the Clock
  162
- Tips on Caring for the Cassette Player and Tapes
  163
- Electronic am Radio
  164
- How to Turn the Radio on and Adjust the Volume
  165
- Using the “Tune” Function
  165
- Setting the Station Memory Preset Buttons
  166
- Common Radio Reception Conditions
  167
- All about Radio Frequencies
  169
- Automatic Transmission Operation (C-6)
  171
- Putting Your Vehicle in Gear
  171
Driving Your F-Series
171
- The Positions of the Column-Mounted Gearshift
  172
- When to Use 2 (Second)
  173
- When to Use D (Drive)
  173
- R (Reverse)
  173
- When to Use 1 (Low)
  174
- P (Park)
  174
- Forced Downshifts
  175
- Power Braking
  175
- Automatic Transmission Operation (E4OD and 4R70W)
  175
- Transmission Control Switch and Indicator Light (Located on the Gearshift Lever)
  177
- Driving with a Manual Transmission
  182
- Using the Clutch
  182
- Shifting the Gears
  183
- 5-Speed Overdrive Manual Transmission Shift Pattern
  183
- Backing up
  183
- To Shift into R (Reverse)
  183
- Upshifting/Downshifting
  184
- Recommended Shift Speeds
  185
- 4.9L and 5.0L EFI Engine with 5-Speed Manual Overdrive Transmission (under 8500 GCW)
  185
- 4.9L, 5.8L & 7.5L Engine with 5-Speed H.D. Manual Overdrive Transmission (4X2 and 4X4) over 8500 GCW (ZF Transmission)
  186
- Transmission Function
  187
- Parking
  187
- Steering Your Vehicle
  188
- Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) System (if Equipped)
  189
- 4X4 Systems-Lever Operated
  189
- Transfer Case Selections
  190
- 4X4 System Indicator Lights
  192
- Lever Operated System with Automatic Locking Hubs
  192
- To Shift from 2H to 4H
  192
- To Shift from 4H to 2H
  193
- To Shift between 4H and 4L
  193
- To Shift into and out of N (Neutral)
  194
- Locking Hub Positions
  195
- Lever Operated System with Manual Locking Hubs
  195
- To Shift to N (Neutral) from Either 4H or 4L
  196
- 4X4 Systems-Touch Drive
  197
- Touch Drive System Indicator Lights
  197
- To Shift from Two-Wheel Drive to 4 X 4
  198
- Touch Drive Electric Shift Switch
  198
- To Shift from 4 X 4 to Two-Wheel Drive
  199
- To Shift from 4 X 4 to 4X4 Low Range
  200
- To Shift from 4 X 4 Low Range to 4 X 4
  200
- Driving off Road with 4-Wheel Drive
  200
- Sand
  201
- Mud
  201
- Mud and Water
  201
- Additional Special Driving Instructions for 4-Wheel Drive Vehicle Operators
  202
- Driving on Hill or Slope Terrain
  202
- F-150/250/350
  203
- Front Disc Brakes
  203
- Driving on Snow or Ice
  203
- Rear Drum Brakes
  204
- Rear Disc Brakes (F-Super Duty and F-Series Stripped Chassis Only)
  204
- Hydraulic Power Brakes
  204
- Rear Anti-Lock Brakes
  205
- If Brakes Do Not Grip Well or Pedal Is “Low” (F-150/350 Only)
  205
- If Brakes Pull
  206
- Stopping Distances
  206
- Applying the Brakes
  207
- Using the Parking Brake
  207
- Driving under Special Conditions
  209
- Tips for Safe Driving
  209
- Wheel Spin
  210
- High Speed Driving
  210
- Slippery Roads
  211
- Driving in Bad Weather
  211
- Speed Limiter
  211
- Traction-Lok Rear Axle (if Equipped)
  212
- High Water
  212
- Rocking the Vehicle
  213
- Driving with a Heavy Load
  214
- Heavy Duty Front Suspension Package (Option)
  214
- Securing Loads in Cargo Area
  214
- Cargo Tie down Holes
  215
- Cargo Tie-Down Bars-Flareside Pickup Box
  215
- Vehicle/Trailer Loads
  216
- Trailer Towing (May Require Trailer Tow Option Package)
  216
- Vehicle Loading/Towing Information
  217
- Safety Compliance Certification Label
  218
- Understanding Loading/Towing Information
  218
- Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
  219
- Payload
  219
- Base Curb Weight
  219
- Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
  220
- Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
  220
- GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)
  221
- Maximum Trailer Weight Rating
  221
- Maximum Trailer Weight
  221
- Trailer Weight Range
  222
- Calculating the Load
  222
- Sample Label
  223
- Front Axle Reserve Capacity in Pounds
  224
- Total Accessory Reserve Capacity in Pounds
  225
- Camper Bodies
  225
- Trailers
  226
- Manual Transmissions
  229
- Automatic Transmissions
  236
- Tubular Steel Rear Bumper
  244
- Preparing to Tow
  244
- Step Bumper (if Equipped)
  244
- Hitches
  244
- Safety Chains
  245
- Trailer Brakes
  245
- Trailer Lamps
  245
- Driving While You Tow
  246
- Servicing Your Vehicle if You Tow
  247
- Trailer Towing Tips
  247
- Snow Plowing with Your Air Bag Equipped Vehicle
  249
- Snowplowing and the Heavy Duty Front Suspension Package
  251
- Vehicle Operation on the Road
  253
- Vehicle Operation While Plowing
  253
- Jump-Starting Your Vehicle
  254
Roadside Emergencies
254
- Preparing Your Vehicle
  255
- Connecting the Jumper Cables
  256
- Attaching Jumper Cables
  257
- Jump-Starting
  257
- Removing Jumper Cables
  258
- Changing a Tire
  259
- The Conventional Spare Tire
  259
- Spare Tire Location
  260
- To Remove the Spare Tire
  260
- To Stow the Spare Tire
  261
- Position of Eyebolt
  262
- Underbody Spare Tire Carrier
  262
- Preparing to Change the Tire
  263
- Jack and Assembly Location
  265
- Removing and Replacing the Tire
  266
- Positioning the Jack
  267
- F-Series Jacking Points
  268
- Single Rear Wheel Nut
  273
- Dual Rear Wheel Nut
  273
- Lug Nut Tightening Sequence
  274
- Towing Your Vehicle
  277
- Towing Two-Wheel Drive Vehicles
  278
- Towing Four-Wheel Drive Vehicles with a Lever-Operated Transfer Case
  279
- Towing Four-Wheel Drive Vehicles with Touch Drive Electric Shift Transfer Case
  280
- Roadside Assistance
  282
Customer Assistance
282
The Dispute Settlement Board
285
Reporting Safety Defects
289
Accessories
293
Safety, Comfort, and Convenience
294
Servicing Your F-Series
300
- Precautions When Servicing Your Vehicle
  301
- Working with the Engine off and on
  302
- Opening the Hood
  303
- Hood Release Handle
  303
- Hood and Support
  304
- Engine Compartment
  305
- 4.9L Engine Compartment Service Points
  306
- 5.0L/5.8L Engine Compartment Service Points
  307
- 7.5 EFI Engine Compartment Service Points
  308
- Cleaning the Engine
  309
- Fuel Filler Door
  309
- Filling the Fuel Tank
  309
- Opening the Fuel Filler Door
  310
- Removing the Fuel Cap
  310
- Choosing the Right Fuel
  312
- Octane Recommendations
  312
- Fuel Quality
  313
- Gasolines for Clean Air
  314
- Safety Information Relating to Automotive Fuels
  314
- Filling the Fuel Tank
  316
- Running out of Fuel
  317
- Fuel Economy
  317
- Comparisons with EPA Fuel Economy Estimates
  318
- Improving Fuel Economy
  318
- Engine Oil Recommendations
  319
- The API Certification Mark
  319
- For Vehicles with 5.8L Engines
  319
- For Vehicles with 4.9L, 5.0L or 7.5L Engines
  320
- Checking and Adding Engine Oil
  320
- Checking the Engine Oil Level
  320
- Engine Oil Dipstick
  321
- Changing the Engine Oil and the Oil Filter
  322
- Oil Change Intervals
  322
- Checking the Engine Coolant
  323
- Adding Engine Coolant
  324
- Freezing Protection
  325
- Checking Hoses
  327
- Engine Coolant Drain and Flush
  328
- Engine Coolant Refill Procedure
  328
- Adding Washer Fluid
  329
- Adding Windshield Washer Fluid
  330
- Wiper Blade Replacement
  331
- Tires
  331
- Checking the Pressure of the Tires
  332
- Tire Inspection and Maintenance
  332
- Wheel Inspection and Maintenance
  333
- Tire Rotation
  334
- Tire Rotation Pattern
  335
- Wear Band
  336
- Replacing the Tires
  336
- Tire Identification Chart
  338
- Wheel and Tire Matching
  339
- Snow Tires and Chains
  339
- Cleaning the Wheels
  340
- Cleaning F-350 Aluminum Dual Rear Wheels
  340
- Battery
  341
- Help Us Protect Our Environment
  342
- Automatic Transmission Fluid
  343
- Checking the Automatic Transmission Fluid
  344
- Adding Automatic Transmission Fluid
  345
- Automatic Transmission Dipstick
  346
- Manual Transmission and Transfer Case Fluid
  346
- Checking the Fluid
  346
- Clutch Fluid Reservoir
  347
- Brake Fluid
  348
- Double Cardan Joint
  348
- Driveline Universal Joint and Slip Yoke
  348
- Brake Master Cylinder
  350
- Power Steering Fluid
  350
- Power Steering Dipstick
  351
- Power Steering Reservoir
  351
- Fuses, Fuse Links and Circuit Breakers
  353
- Fuses and Their Location
  354
- Power Distribution Box
  358
- Checking and Replacing Fuses
  362
- Fuse Panel Cover
  362
- The Side View of a Fuse
  363
- Circuit Breakers
  363
- Lights and Bulb Replacement
  364
- Headlamp Bulb
  365
- Parts of a Headlamp
  365
- Removing the Headlamp Bulb
  366
- Installing the Headlamp Bulb
  366
- High-Mount Brakelamp Bulbs
  367
- To Remove the Brakelamp
  367
- To Install the High-Mount Brakelamp
  367
- Replacing the High-Mount Brakelamp or Cargo Lamp Bulb
  367
- Bulb Specifications
  368
- Emission Control System
  369
- Do Not Tamper with the Noise Control System
  372
- Maintenance
  373
- Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance Testing
  374
- OBD II Drive Cycle
  374
- Refill Capacities, Motorcraft Parts, and Lubricant Specifications
  376
- Cooling System Capacity
  382
- Motorcraft Parts
  384
- Body
  391
- Maintenance Tips
  391
- General
  391
- Vehicle Storage
  391
- Engine
  392
- Fuel System
  392
- Cooling System
  392
- Brakes
  393
- Miscellaneous
  393
- Quick Index
  394
- Warning Label Locations
  394
- Front Exterior View
  395
- Rear Exterior View
  396
- Entrance View
  397
- Driver's Door
  398
- Driver's Door-Crew Cab Only
  399
- Instrument Panel
  400

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