Ford 2002 F-550 v.2 Manuel d'utilisateur

Introduction 4Congratulations 4Safety and environment protection 5Symbol glossary 8Instrument Cluster 10Warning and control lights 10Gauges 15Entertai

WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMESWarning lights and gauges can alert you to a vehicle condition that maybecome serious enough to cause expensive repairs. A wa

How to disengage the automatic locking modeFord Motor Company recommends that all safety belt assembliesand attaching hardware should be inspected by

Safety belt replacement labelThe short plastic boot on the frontsafety belt at the passengeroutboard anchor location covers a“Replace Belt” label on t

Safety belt pretensioner (if equipped)Your vehicle is equipped with safety belt pretensioners at the driver andfront outboard passenger seating positi

• Regular Cab and 4–door CrewCab• 4–door Super Cab (if equipped)Seating and Safety Restraints103

To lower the shoulder belt height, push the button and slide the heightadjuster down. To raise the height of the shoulder belt, slide the heightadjust

Safety belt warning light and indicator chimeThe seat belt warning light illuminates in the instrument cluster and achime sounds to remind the occupan

The purpose of the BeltMinder is to remind occasional wearers to wearsafety belts all of the time.The following are reasons most often given for not w

Do not sit on top of a buckled safety belt to avoid the BeltMinder chime. Sitting on the safety belt will increase the risk ofinjury in an accident. T

• After step 5 the safety belt warning light will be turned on for threeseconds.6. Within seven seconds of the safety belt warning light turning off,b

Company recommends that all safety belt assemblies used in vehiclesinvolved in a collision be replaced. However, if the collision was minorand a quali

Light is blinking:Engine misfire is occurring which could damage your catalytic converter.You should drive in a moderate fashion (avoid heavy accelera

Important supplemental restraint system (SRS) precautionsThe supplemental restraint systemis designed to work with the safetybelt to help protect the

Do not attempt to service, repair, or modify the air bagsupplemental restraint systems or its fuses. See your Ford orLincoln Mercury dealer.The front

How does the air bag supplemental restraint system work?The air bag SRS is designed toactivate when the vehicle sustainssufficient longitudinal decele

If the air bag has deployed, the air bag will not functionagain and must be replaced immediately. If the air bag is notreplaced, the unrepaired area w

Passenger air bag ON/OFF switch (if equipped)An air bag ON/OFF switchhas been installed in thisvehicle. Before driving, alwayslook at the face of the

Turning the passenger air bag back onThe passenger air bag remains OFF until you turn it back ON.1. Insert the ignition key and turnthe switch to ON.2

The vast majority of drivers and passengers are much safer with an airbag than without. To do their job and reduce the risk of life threateninginjurie

• makes the potential harm from the passenger air bag in a crashgreater than the potential harm from turning OFF the air bag andallowing the passenger

• makes the potential harm from the passenger air bag deploymentgreater than the potential harm from turning OFF the air bag andexperiencing a crash w

Children and safety beltsIf the child is the proper size, restrain the child in a safety seat.Children who are too large for child safety seats (as sp

engaged. If the brake system warning light does not illuminate asdescribed, seek service immediately. Illumination after the parking brakeis released

Child and infant or child safety seatsUse a safety seat that is recommended for the size and weight of the child.Carefully follow all of the manufactu

Installing child safety seats in combination lap and shoulder beltseating positions1. Position the child safety seat in aseat with a combination lap a

3. While holding the shoulder andlap belt portions together, route thetongue through the child seataccording to the child seatmanufacturer’s instructi

7. Pull the lap belt portion acrossthe child seat toward the buckle andpull up on the shoulder belt whilepushing down with knee on thechild seat.8. Al

Tether anchorage hardware kits (part number 613D74) includinginstructions, may be obtained at no charge from any Ford orLincoln/Mercury dealer.If you

• F—Series SuperCab• F—Series Crew CabTether strap attachment1. Position the child safety seat on the seat cushion.2. Route the child safety seat teth

• Front seats (Regular Cab) andRear seats (Crew Cab only)If the tether strap is clipped incorrectly, the child safety seatmay not be retained properly

2. Attach the strap hook onto theloop behind an adjacent seatingposition.3. Install the child safety seat tightlyusing the vehicle belts. Follow thein

STARTINGPositions of the ignition1. ACCESSORY, allows the electricalaccessories such as the radio tooperate while the engine is notrunning.2. LOCK, lo

If you smell exhaust fumes inside your vehicle, have your dealerinspect your vehicle immediately. Do not drive if you smellexhaust fumes.Important saf

Check air suspension (if equipped)Illuminates momentarily when theignition is turned to the ON positionand the engine is OFF. The lightalso illuminate

3. Turn the key to 4 (ON) withoutturning the key to 5 (START).If there is difficulty in turning thekey, firmly rotate the steering wheelleft and right

3. If the temperature is below -12° C (10° F) and the engine does notstart in 15 seconds on the first try, turn the key OFF and wait 10seconds and try

• the sound of the exhaust system changes• the vehicle has been damaged in a collisionWARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, andcertain ve

A clicking noise and slight pedal pulsation during RABS braking eventsindicates the RABS is functioning. Pedal pulsation coupled with clickingnoise wh

The ABS operates by detecting theonset of wheel lockup during brakeapplications and compensates forthis tendency. The wheels areprevented from locking

Parking brakeApply the parking brake wheneverthe vehicle is parked. To set theparking brake, press the parkingbrake pedal down until the pedalstops.Th

STEERING YOUR VEHICLEYour vehicle is equipped with power steering. Power steering uses energyfrom the engine to help steer the vehicle.Never hold the

Vehicles with a higher center of gravity such as utility andfour-wheel drive vehicles handle differently than vehicles with alower center of gravity.

If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow it may be rocked out byshifting from forward and reverse gears, stopping between shifts, in asteady pattern.

R (Reverse)With the gearshift lever in R(Reverse), the vehicle will movebackward. Always come to acomplete stop before shifting intoand out of R (Reve

High beamsIlluminates when the high beamheadlamps are turned on.Door ajarIlluminates when any door is open(or not fully closed).Four wheel drive low (

Each time the vehicle is started, the transmission will automaticallyreturn to normal overdrive mode.Every time the vehicle is shut off and restarted,

MANUAL TRANSMISSION OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED)Using the clutchVehicles equipped with a manual transmission have a starter interlockthat prevents cranking

• Do not drive with your foot resting on the clutch pedal and do not usethe clutch to hold your vehicle at a standstill while waiting on a hill.These

2. Set parking brake.3. Shift into 1 (First).4. Turn the ignition key to position3 (OFF).Do not park your vehicle in Neutral, it may move unexpectedly

With the 6–speed transmission youcan shift into R (Reverse) bymoving the gearshift to the extremeleft from N (Neutral).Removing key from ignition• Tur

To help avoid personal injury, always use caution when inreverse and when using the reverse sensing system.This system is not designed to prevent cont

The reverse sensing system isautomatically enabled when the gearselector is placed in R (Reverse)and the ignition is ON. A reversesensing control allo

Manual 4x4 system (if equipped)The 4WD system is engaged ordisengaged by rotating the controlfor both front wheel hub locks fromthe FREE or LOCK posit

• auto-manual hub locks can bemanually overridden by rotatingthe hub lock control from AUTOto LOCK if desired.• automatic operation of thehub locks is

Shifting from 2H (2WD High) to 4H (4WD High)Engage the locking hubs by rotatingthe hub lock control from FREE toLOCK, then move the transfer caselever

Parking brake ON warning chimeSounds when the parking brake is set, the engine is running and thevehicle is driven more than 5 Km (3 mph).GAUGESEngine

3. Place the gearshift lever in N (Neutral) (automatic transmission) ordepress the clutch (manual transmission).4. Move the transfer case shift levert

Do not leave the vehicle unattended with the transfer case in theN (Neutral) position. Always set the parking brake fully and turnoff the ignition whe

Shifting from 4x4 HIGH (4WD High) to 2WD (2WD High)Rotate the 4WD control to 2WD atany forward speed. Disengagementof the transfer case and front hubs

4. Move the 4WD control to the 4x4HIGH (4WD High) or 2WD (2WDHigh) position.5. Hold the shift conditions until theLOW RANGE indicator light shutsoff.6

• Drive slower in strong crosswinds which can affect the normal steeringcharacteristics of your vehicle.• Be extremely careful when driving on pavemen

brake pedal pressure should be utilized if changes in vehicle speed arecalled for. Avoid abrupt steering, acceleration or braking. Use allavailable ro

SandWhen driving over sand, try to keep all four wheels on the most solidarea of the trail. Avoid reducing the tire pressures but shift to a lowergear

Water intrusion into the transmission may damage thetransmission.Refer to Transmission temperature gauge in the Instrument clusterchapter for transmis

When climbing a steep slope or hill,start in a lower gear rather thandownshifting to a lower gear from ahigher gear once the ascent hasstarted. This r

Avoid sudden applications of power and quick changes of direction onsnow and ice. Apply the accelerator slowly and steadily when startingfrom a full s

Engine oil pressure gaugeIndicates engine oil pressure. Atnormal operating temperature, theneedle will be in the normal range(the area between the “L”

If you use any tire/wheel combination not recommended by Ford, it mayadversely affect vehicle handling and could cause steering, suspension,axle or tr

whether loaded or empty and durable load carrying capability. For thisreason, Ford strongly recommends that you do not make modificationssuch as addin

Once through the water, always try the brakes. Wet brakes do not stopthe vehicle as effectively as dry brakes. Drying can be improved bymoving your ve

• Maximum Trailer Weight: Maximum weight of a trailer the loadedvehicle (including occupants and cargo) is permitted to tow. It isdetermined by subtra

Special loading instructions for owners of pickup trucks andutility-type vehiclesFor important information regarding safe operation of this typeof veh

Your vehicle’s load capacity is designated by weight, not by volume, soyou cannot necessarily use all available space when loading a vehicle.Towing a

F-250/350 Regular Cab Single Rear Wheel 4x2 w/manualtransmissionEngine Rear axleratioMaximum GCWR- kg (lbs.)Maximum trailerweight - kg (lbs.)6.8L (w/o

F-250/350 Regular Cab Single Rear Wheel 4x4 w/manualtransmissionEngine Rear axleratioMaximum GCWR- kg (lbs.)Maximum trailerweight - kg (lbs.)6.8L (w/o

F-350 Regular Cab Dual Rear Wheel 4x4 w/automatictransmissionEngine Rear axleratioMaximum GCWR- kg (lbs.)Maximum trailerweight - kg (lbs.)5.4L 3.73 6

F-250/350 SuperCab Single Rear Wheel 4x2 w/manualtransmissionEngine Rear axleratioMaximum GCWR- kg (lbs.)Maximum trailerweight - kg (lbs.)5.4L 3.73 6

Yellow area (warning) — thetransmission fluid is higher thannormal operating temperature. Thiscan be caused by special operationconditions (i.e. snowp

F-250/350 SuperCab Single Rear Wheel 4x4 w/manualtransmissionEngine Rear axleratioMaximum GCWR- kg (lbs.)Maximum trailerweight - kg (lbs.)5.4L 3.73 6

F-350 SuperCab Dual Rear Wheel 4x2 w/manual transmissionEngine Rear axleratioMaximum GCWR- kg (lbs.)Maximum trailerweight - kg (lbs.)6.8L (w/out fifth

F-250/350 Crew Cab Single Rear Wheel 4x2 w/automatictransmissionEngine Rear axleratioMaximum GCWR- kg (lbs.)Maximum trailerweight - kg (lbs.)6.8L 3.73

F-250/350 Crew Cab Single Rear Wheel 4x4 w/manual transmissionEngine Rear axleratioMaximum GCWR- kg (lbs.)Maximum trailerweight - kg (lbs.)5.4L 3.73 6

F-350 Crew Cab Dual Rear Wheel 4x4 w/automatic transmissionEngine Rear axleratioMaximum GCWR- kg (lbs.)Maximum trailerweight - kg (lbs.)5.4L 3.73 6 12

F-350 Regular Chassis Cab Single Rear Wheel 4x2 w/manualtransmission (fifth wheel towing)Engine Rear axleratioMaximum GCWR- kg (lbs.)Maximum trailerwe

F-350 Regular Chassis Cab Dual Rear Wheel 4x2 w/manualtransmission (fifth wheel towing)Engine Rear axleratioMaximum GCWR- kg (lbs.)Maximum trailerweig

F-450 Regular Chassis Cab Dual Rear Wheel 4x2 w/manualtransmission (fifth wheel towing)Engine Rear axleratioMaximum GCWR- kg (lbs.)Maximum trailerweig

F-350 Super Chassis Cab Single Rear Wheel 4x2 w/automatictransmission (fifth wheel towing)Engine Rear axleratioMaximum GCWR- kg (lbs.)Maximum trailerw

F-350 Super Chassis Cab Dual Rear Wheel 4x2 w/automatictransmission (fifth wheel towing)Engine Rear axleratioMaximum GCWR- kg (lbs.)Maximum trailerwei

SpeedometerIndicates the current vehicle speed.OdometerRegisters the total kilometers(miles) of the vehicle.Trip odometerRegisters the kilometers (mil

F-450 Super Chassis Cab Dual Rear Wheel 4x2 w/manualtransmission (fifth wheel towing)Engine Rear axleratioMaximum GCWR- kg (lbs.)Maximum trailerweight

F-350 Crew Chassis Cab Single Rear Wheel 4x2 w/automatictransmission (fifth wheel towing)Engine Rear axleratioMaximum GCWR- kg (lbs.)Maximum trailerwe

F-350 Crew Chassis Cab Dual Rear Wheel 4x2 w/automatictransmission (fifth wheel towing)Engine Rear axleratioMaximum GCWR- kg (lbs.)Maximum trailerweig

F-450 Crew Chassis Cab Dual Rear Wheel 4x2 w/manualtransmission (fifth wheel towing)Engine Rear axleratioMaximum GCWR- kg (lbs.)Maximum trailerweight

HitchesDo not use hitches that clamp onto the vehicle’s bumper or attach to theaxle. You must distribute the load in your trailer so that 10%–15% of t

Do not connect a trailer’s hydraulic brake system directly to yourvehicle’s brake system. Your vehicle may not have enoughbraking power and your chanc

Trailer towing tips• Practice turning, stopping and backing up before starting on a trip toget the feel of the vehicle trailer combination. When turni

• Place the transmission in N (Neutral).• Maximum speed is 56 km/h (35 mph).• Maximum distance is 80 km (50 miles).If a distance of 80 km (50 miles) o

The weight of the vehicle with occupants must never exceed the Frontand Rear GAWR or the GVWR.The TARC is the weight of the permanently attached equip

• The weight of the snowplow and supporting components distributed tothe front axle must not exceed the front accessory reserve capacity.• The total w

AM/FM STEREOYour vehicle is equipped with a delayed accessory feature. This featureenables the audio playing media to continue playing up to 10 minute

Careless or high speed driving while plowing snow which results insufficient vehicle decelerations can deploy the air bag. Such driving alsoincreases

4WD operation while plowing• Shift transfer case to 4x4 LOW (4WD Low) when plowing in smallareas at speeds below 8 km/h (5 mph).•Shift transfer case t

GETTING ROADSIDE ASSISTANCETo fully assist you should you have a vehicle concern, Ford MotorCompany offers a complimentary roadside assistance program

ROADSIDE COVERAGE BEYOND BASIC WARRANTYIn the United States, you may purchase additional roadside assistancecoverage beyond this period through the Fo

The fuel pump shut-off switch islocated in the passenger’s foot well,by the kick panel.Use the following procedure to resetthe fuel pump shut-off swit

Standard fuse amperage rating and colorCOLORFuseratingMinifusesStandardfusesMaxifusesCartridgemaxifusesFuse linkcartridge2A Grey Grey — — —3A Violet V

To remove a fuse use the fuse pullertool provided on the fuse panelcover.The fuses are coded as follows.Fuse/RelayLocationFuse AmpRatingPassenger Comp

Fuse/RelayLocationFuse AmpRatingPassenger Compartment Fuse PanelDescription9 20A* Heated mirrors10 10A* A/C clutch11 20A* Radio (main)12 20A* Cigar li

Fuse/RelayLocationFuse AmpRatingPassenger Compartment Fuse PanelDescription38 20A* Trailer tow park lamps and backup lamps39 — Not used40 20A* Fuel pu

Fuse/RelayLocationFuse AmpRatingPassenger Compartment Fuse PanelDescription211 — Not used212 — Not used301 — Front blower motor relay302 — Powertrain

Locks and Security 84Keys 84Locks 84Anti-theft system 85Seating and Safety Restraints 93Seating 93Safety restraints 97Air bags 109Child restraints 118

Bass adjustThe bass adjust control allows youto increase or decrease the audiosystem’s bass output.Press the TONE control once, thenuse the volume kno

Tool LocationSpare tire(pick-up trucks only)Under the vehicle, just forward of the rearbumperJack Regular cab, crew cab and SuperCab withoutrear bench

2. If equipped, unlock and remove the spare tire lock from the rearbumper drive tube using the the spare tire lock key and the jack handle.3. Insert t

2. Slide the wheel under the vehicleand install the retainer through thewheel center.3. Turn the jack handle clockwiseuntil the tire is raised to its

To prevent the vehicle frommoving when you change atire, be sure the parking brake isset, then block (in bothdirections) the wheel that isdiagonally o

The following steps apply to F250/F350 only:6. Insert the hooked end of the jackhandle into the jack and use thehandle to slide the jack under thevehi

• Front passenger side (4x4)• Front driver side (4x4)Make sure the jack fits into thenotched area next to the differentialhousing.• RearRoadside Emerg

Never use the front or reardifferential as a jacking point.To lessen the risk ofpersonal injury, do not putany part of your body under thevehicle whil

12. Slide the notched end of thejack handle over the release valveand use the handle to slide the jackunder the vehicle. Make sure thevalve is closed

• Front (4x2) F450/550• Front driver side (4x4)Roadside Emergencies208

• Front passenger side (4x4)• RearRoadside Emergencies209

Seek function in radio mode• Press to find the nextlistenable station down thefrequency band.• Pressto find the nextlistenable station up thefrequency

14. Insert the jack handle into thepump linkage.15. Use an up-and-down motionwith the jack handle to raise thewheel completely off the ground.Hydrauli

The following steps apply to all vehicles:19. Remove the jack and fullytighten the lug nuts in the ordershown.20. Stow the flat tire. Refer toStowing

Do not attempt to push-start your vehicle. Automatictransmissions do not have push-start capability; also, thecatalytic converter may become damaged.P

Connecting the jumper cables1. Connect the positive (+) booster cable to the positive (+) terminal ofthe discharged battery.Note: In the illustrations

3. Connect the negative (-) cable to the negative (-) terminal of theassisting battery.4. Make the final connection of the negative (-) cable to an ex

Jump starting1. Start the engine of the booster vehicle and run the engine atmoderately increased speed.2. Start the engine of the disabled vehicle.3.

3. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of the boostervehicle’s battery.4. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of

WRECKER TOWINGIf you need to have your vehicle towed, contact a professional towingservice or, if you are a member, your roadside assistance center.On

An alternative for towing a 4x4 vehicle is to:• put the transfer case in neutral. On manual 4WD systems, put the4WD shift lever in N (Neutral); on ele

GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEEDAt homeFord Motor Company and Ford of Canada have authorized dealerships toservice your vehicle. It is preferred that you

Setting the clockPress CLK to toggle betweenlistening frequencies and clockmode.To set the hour, press and hold theCLK control until CLOCK SETappears

In Canada:Customer Relationship CentreFord Motor Company of Canada, LimitedP.O. Box 2000Oakville, Ontario L6J 5E41-800-565-3673 (FORD)If you own a Lin

In some states (in the U.S.) you must directly notify Ford in writingbefore pursuing remedies under your state’s warranty laws. Ford is alsoallowed a

THE DISPUTE SETTLEMENT BOARD (U.S. ONLY)The Dispute Settlement Board is:• an independent, third-party arbitration program for warranty disputes• avail

Board membershipThe Board consists of:• three consumer representatives• a Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealership representativeConsumer candidates for Boa

You will receive a letter of explanation if your application does notqualify for Board review.Oral presentationsIf you would like to make an oral pres

UTILIZING THE MEDIATION/ARBITRATION PROGRAM(CANADA ONLY)In those cases where you continue to feel that the efforts by Ford andthe dealer to resolve a

If your vehicle must be serviced while you are traveling or living inCentral or South America, the Caribbean, or the Middle East, contact thenearest F

IN CALIFORNIA (U.S. ONLY)California Civil Code Section 1793.2(d) requires that, if a manufactureror its representative is unable to repair a motor veh

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY)If you believe that your vehicle hasa defect which could cause a crashor could cause injury or death, youshould im

WASHING THE EXTERIOR OF YOUR VEHICLENever wash a vehicle that is “hot tothe touch” or during exposure tostrong, direct sunlight. It isrecommended that

Tune adjust in radio mode• Press to move to the nextfrequency down the band(whether or not a listenablestation is located there). Hold thecontrol to m

REPAIRING PAINT CHIPSRemove particles such as bird droppings, tree sap, insect deposits, tarspots, road salt and industrial fallout before repairing p

• Never spray a hot engine with cold water, as damage to theengine block or engine components may occur.• Use caution when using a self-serve power wa

WASHING THE EXTERIOR LAMPSIn order to avoid scratching the plastic lamps, do not use drypaper towels, non-approved chemical solvents or abrasivecleane

on your vehicle, be certain to wash or wipe your hands clean ifyou have been in contact with any of these types of products inorder to avoid possible

CLEANING THE INSIDE WINDOWSUse Ultra Clear Spray Glass Cleaner (E4AZ-19C507–AA) for the insidewindows if they become fogged.To clean, use two lint-fre

FORD, LINCOLN AND MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTSYour Ford, Lincoln or Mercury dealer has many quality products availableto clean your vehicle and protect i

SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONSTo help you service your vehicle:• We highlight do-it-yourself items in the engine compartment for easylocation.• We provide a

Working with the engine on• Automatic transmission:1. Set the parking brake and ensure the gearshift is securely latched in P(Park).2. Block the wheel

2. Go to the front of the vehicle andrelease the auxiliary latch locatedunder the right center of the hood.Slide the handle to release theauxiliary la

WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUIDWasher fluidCheck the washer fluid wheneveryou stop for fuel. The reservoir ishighlighted with asymbol.If the level is low, add

Turn the control to raise or lowervolume.If the volume is set above a certain level and the ignition is turned off,the volume will come back on at a “

5. Locate and carefully remove theengine oil level indicator (dipstick).6.Wipe the indicator clean. Insert the indicator fully, then remove it again.•

3. Recheck the engine oil level. Make sure the oil level is not above theMAX mark on the engine oil level indicator (dipstick).4. Install the indicato

BATTERYYour vehicle is equipped with aMotorcraft maintenance-free batterywhich normally does not requireadditional water during its life ofservice.How

Batteries normally produce explosive gases which can causepersonal injury. Therefore, do not allow flames, sparks or lightedsubstances to come near th

6. Drive the vehicle to complete the relearning process.• The vehicle may need to be driven 16 km (10 miles) or more torelearn the idle and fuel trim

• Protection against rust and other forms of corrosion.• Enables calibrated gauges to work properly.When the engine is cold, check thelevel of the eng

Do not add engine coolant when the engine is hot. Steam andscalding liquids released from a hot cooling system can burn youbadly. Also, you can be bur

• Do not add extra inhibitors or additives to the coolant. Thesecan be harmful and compromise the corrosion protection of the enginecoolant.• Do not m

necessary, add enough 50/50 concentration of engine coolant anddistilled water to bring the liquid level to the proper level.If you have to add more t

• Refer to the chart on the coolant container to ensure thecoolant concentration in your vehicle will provide adequatefreeze protection at the tempera

Speaker fade adjustSpeaker sound can be adjustedbetween the front and rearspeakers.Seek functionThe seek function control works in radio mode.Seek fun

If the engine reaches a preset over-temperature condition, the enginewill automatically switch to alternating cylinder operation. Each disabledcylinde

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE FUELSImportant safety precautionsDo not overfill the fuel tank. The pressure in an overfilled tankmay cause leak

• Avoid inhaling fuel vapors. Inhaling too much fuel vapor of any kindcan lead to eye and respiratory tract irritation. In severe cases,excessive or p

Fuel Filler CapYour fuel tank filler cap has an indexed design with a 1/8 turn on/offfeature.When fueling your vehicle:1. Turn the engine off.2.Carefu

Repairs to correct the effects of using a fuel for which your vehicle wasnot designed may not be covered by your warranty.Octane recommendationsYour v

Cleaner airFord endorses the use of reformulated “cleaner-burning” gasolines toimprove air quality.Running out of fuelAvoid running out of fuel becaus

The advertised capacity is the amount of the indicated capacity and theempty reserve combined. Indicated capacity is the difference in theamount of fu

Keep a record for at least one month and record the type of driving (cityor highway). This will provide an accurate estimate of the vehicle’s fuelecon

• Perform all regularly scheduled maintenance items. Follow therecommended maintenance schedule and owner maintenance checksfound in your vehicle sche

• Avoid running out of fuel.• Do not turn off the ignition while your vehicle is moving, especially athigh speeds.• Have the items listed in your sche

AM/FM select in radio modeThis control allows you to select AM or FM frequency bands. Press theAM control to select from AM selections, and press the

Soon” light is on, refer to the description in the Warning lights andchimes section of the Instrument cluster chapter. Your vehicle may notpass the I/

Check the fluid level when it is at ambient temperature, 20° – 80° F(-7° – 25° C):1. Check the fluid level on the dipstick. It should be between the a

2. Visually inspect the fluid level.3. If necessary, add brake fluid froma clean un-opened container untilthe level reaches MAX. Do not fillabove this

1. Clean the reservoir cap beforeremoval to prevent dirt and waterfrom entering the reservoir.2. Remove cap and rubberdiaphragm from reservoir.3. Add

3. With the parking brake engaged and your foot on the brake pedal,start the engine and move the gearshift lever through all of the gearranges. Allow

The transmission fluid should be inthis range if at ambient temperature(10°C-35°C [50°F-95°F]).High fluid levelFluid levels above the safe rangemay re

Checking and adding manual transmission fluid (if equipped)1. Clean the filler plug.2. Remove the filler plug andinspect the fluid level.3. Fluid leve

Checking and adding transfer case fluid (if equipped)1. Clean the filler plug.2. Remove the filler plug andinspect the fluid level.3. Add only enough

Changing the air filter element (gasoline engines only)1. Loosen the clamp that securesthe air filter element in place.2. Carefully separate the two h

INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADINGNew vehicles are fitted with tires thathave a rating on them called TireQuality Grades. The Quality grad

To set the minute, press and holdthe CLK control and press theTUNE control:•to decrease minutes and•to increase minutes.The CLK control will allow you

The traction grade assigned to this tire is based onstraight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not includeacceleration, cornering, hydroplaning o

Tire inflation informationThe F450 and F550 vehicles are equipped with a tire that is an all-steelradial. All-steel radial tires utilize steel cords i

An inflated tire and rim can be very dangerous if improperlyused, serviced or maintained. To avoid serious injury, neverattempt to re-inflate a tire w

• Five tire rotationReplacing the tiresReplace the tires when the wearband is visible through the tiretreads.When replacing full size tires, never mix

Do not replace your tires with “high performance” tires or largersize tires.Failure to follow these precautions may adversely affect thehandling of th

MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERSComponent* 5.4L V8 engine 6.8L V10 engineAir filter element FA-1634 FA-1634Fuel filter FG-986B FG-986BOil filter FL-820-S FL-82

FluidFord PartNameApplication CapacityBrake fluid (andclutch fluid-ifequipped)Motorcraft HighPerformanceDOT 3 MotorVehicle BrakeFluidAll Fill to line

FluidFord PartNameApplication CapacityTransfer casefluidMotorcraftMERCONt ATF4x4 vehicles 1.9L (2.0quarts)Transmissionfluid4MotorcraftMERCONt ATF6-spe

5Service refill capacity is determined by filling the transmission to thebottom of the filler hole with the vehicle on a level surface. The 6–speedman

ItemFord partname orequivalentFord partnumberFordspecificationBrake fluid andclutch fluid (ifequipped)Motorcraft HighPerformanceDOT 3 MotorVehicle Bra

Tape select• To enter tape mode while in radiomode, press the TAPE AMScontrol.Automatic Music SearchThe Automatic Music Search featureallows you to qu

ItemFord partname orequivalentFord partnumberFordspecificationManualtransmission(6-speed)MotorcraftMERCONt ATF2XT-2-QDX MERCONtAutomatictransmissionMo

ENGINE DATAEngine 5.4L V8 engine 6.8L V10 engineCubic inches 330 415Required fuel 87 octane 87 octaneFiring order 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8 1-6-5-10-2-7-3-8-4-9

F250-Crew CabDimension Body styleCrew Cab4x2/ ShortboxCrew Cab4x4/ ShortboxCrew Cab4x2/ LongboxCrew Cab4x4/ Longbox(1) Overallheight1960 mm(77.2 in)2

Dimension Body styleChassis Cab— RegularCabChassisCab —Super CabRegularCab StyleSideSuper CabStyle Side(2a) FrontTrack1 745 mm(68.7 in)a,b/1 736 mm(68

F350-Crew CabDimensionBody styleCrew chassisCabCrew cab-shortboxCrew cab —long box(1) Overallheight1 929 mm(75.9 in)a/1 926 mm(75.8 in)b/2 026 mm(79.8

F450Dimension Body styleRegularCabChassisCab 4x2RegularCabChassisCab 4x4Crew CabChassisCab 4x2Crew CabChassisCab 4x4(1) Overallheight2 048 mm(80.6 in)

Dimension Body styleRegularCabChassisCab 4x2RegularCabChassisCab 4x4Crew CabChassisCab 4x2Crew CabChassisCab 4x4a3 576 mm (140.8 in) wheel baseb4 186

Dimension Body styleRegularCabChassisCab 4x2RegularCabChassisCab 4x4Crew CabChassisCab 4x2Crew CabChassisCab 4x4(4)Wheelbase3 576 mm(140.8 in)4 186 mm

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IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLECertification labelThe National Highway Traffic SafetyAdministration Regulations requirethat a Certification label be affixedt

DolbyT noise reductionDolbyt noise reduction operatesonly in tape mode. Dolbyt noisereduction reduces the amount ofhiss and static during tape playbac

1. World manufacturer identifier2. Brake type and gross vehicleweight rating (GVWR)3. Vehicle line, series, body type4. Engine type5. Check digit6. Mo

FORD ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLEA wide selection of genuine Ford accessories are available for yourvehicle through your local authorized Ford, Lincol

Travel equipmentAdjustable Towing SystemAuto headlamp system with Daytime Running Lights (DRL)Bed TentBox Aluminum Rack cargo storage systemsDaytime r

Bed matsBedlinersCarpet floor matsCleaners, waxes and polishesDiamond plate bed rail capsDiamond plate front box protectionDiamond plate splash guards

For maximum vehicle performance, keep the following information inmind when adding accessories or equipment to your vehicle:• When adding accessories,

AABS (see Brakes) ...133Accessory delay ...71Air bag supplemental restraintsystem ...

Changing a tire ...199Child safety restraints ...119child safety belts ...119Child safety seats ...

sand ...156snow and ice ...158through water ...156, 161EEmergencies, roads

engine oil pressure gauge ...16fuel gauge ...17odometer ...18speedometer ...

replacing bulbs ...59–65Lane change indicator(see Turn signal) ...58Lights, warning and indicator ...10air bag .

Cleaning 229Cleaning your vehicle 229Underbody preservation 234Maintenance and Specifications 236Hood 237Engine compartment 238Engine oil 239Battery 2

Turn control to raise or lowervolume.If the volume is set above a certain level and the ignition is turned off,the volume will come back on at a “nomi

RRadio ...19, 23, 29, 38Radio reception ...50Relays ...194Remote e

Towing ...164trailer towing ...164wrecker ...217Traction-l

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Press the BAL control then press:•to shift sound to the left and•to shift sound to the right.Speaker fade adjustSpeaker sound can be adjustedbetween t

Seek function in CD mode• Press to seek to the previoustrack of the disc. If a selectionhas been playing for threeseconds or more and youpress, the CD

AM/FM select in tape modePress this control to stop tape play and begin radio play.AM/FM select in CD modePress this control to stop CD play and begin

band, the remaining memory preset controls will all store the last strongstation available.These stations are temporarily stored in the memory preset

The CLK control will allow you toswitch between media display mode(radio station, stereo information,etc.) and clock display mode (time).When in clock

This audio unit is designed to play commercially pressed 12cmaudio compact discs only. Due to technical incompatibility, certainrecordable and re-reco

Press the EJ control to stop andeject a CD.DolbyT noise reductionDolbyt noise reduction operates intape mode. Dolbyt noise reductionreduces the amount

Mute modePress the MUTE control to mute theplaying media. Press the MUTEcontrol again to return to theplaying media.PREMIUM AM/FM STEREO IN DASH SIX C

Turn the control to raise or lowervolume.If the volume is set above a certain level and the ignition is turned off,the volume will come back on at a “

EMISSION WARRANTYThe New Vehicle Limited Warranty includes Bumper-to-BumperCoverage, Safety Restraint Coverage, Corrosion Coverage, and 7.3LPower Stro

Seek functionThe seek function works in radio or CD mode.Seek function in radio mode• Press to find the nextlistenable station down thefrequency band.

AM/FM select in radio modeThis control allows you to select AM or FM frequency bands. Press thecontrol to switch between AM, FM1 or FM2 memory preset

3. When the six strongest stations are filled, the station stored inmemory preset control 1 will start playing.If there are less than six strong stati

Tune adjust for CD mode• Press to select the previousdisc. (Play will begin on the firsttrack of the disc unless shufflemode is engaged.) Refer toShuf

Display descriptionSix circles are always lit in the digital display. These signify the six CDslots in the audio system. When a disc is loaded into a

Load the CD into the player. LOADING CD# is displayed. When the CDhas been loaded, the door will close and the CD will begin to play. Forexample, to l

Shuffle featurePress the SHUF control until thedesired shuffle mode is displayed.The audio system will then engagethe desired shuffle mode.When engage

When in CD mode, you can access: SELECT HOURS, SELECT MINUTESor COMP ON/OFF.SELECT HOURS, SELECT MINUTES— Allows you to adjust the hoursand minutes. R

This feature also allows you to control the volume of trafficannouncements. With the display reading TRAFFIC ON, adjust thevolume using the volume con

With RDS activated, press theMENU control until SHOW isdisplayed.Use the SEL control to select TYPE(displays the RDS program type:rock, jazz, etc), NA

SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTIONWarning symbols in this guideHow can you reduce the risk of personal injury and prevent possibledamage to others, you

RADIO FREQUENCY INFORMATIONThe Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the Canadian Radioand Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) establish the fr

HEATER ONLY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)Fan speed controlControls the volume of air circulatedin the vehicle.Temperature control knobControls the temperature

Operating tips• In humid weather, place the climate control system in DEF beforedriving. This will reduce fogging on your windshield. Once thewindshie

Temperature control knobControls the temperature of theairflow inside the vehicle.Mode Selector ControlControls the direction of the airflowto the ins

between the full hot and full cold positions, the air distributed throughthe floor ducts will be slightly warmer than the air sent to theinstrument pa

• If your vehicle has been parked with the windows closed during warmweather conditions, the air conditioner will perform more efficiently incooling t

HEADLAMP CONTROLRotate the headlamp control to thefirst position to turn on the parkinglamps. Rotate to the second positionto turn on the headlamps.Au

Foglamp control (if equipped)The headlamp control also operatesthe foglamps. The foglamps can beturned on only when the headlampcontrol is in theandpo

Flash to passPull toward you slightly to activateand release to deactivate.PANEL DIMMER CONTROLUse to adjust the brightness of theinstrument panel dur

COURTESY/READING LAMPSThe courtesy lamp lights when:• any door is opened.• the instrument panel dimmerswitch is held up until thecourtesy lamps come o

Special instructionsFor your added safety, your vehicle is fitted with sophisticated electroniccontrols.By operating other electronic equipment (e.g.

Function Number ofbulbsTrade numberHeadlamps (aerodynamic) 2 9007Headlamps (sealed beam) 2 H6054Park/turn 2 3157Sidemarker 2 194Tail/stop/turn/sidemar

Handle a halogen headlamp bulb carefully and keep out ofchildren’s reach. Grasp the bulb only by its plastic base and donot touch the glass. The oil f

6. Remove the four screws and theheadlamp retaining ring fromheadlamp.7. Disconnect the electricalconnector and remove headlamp.To install the new hea

5. Carefully pull bulb straight out ofthe socket and push in the newbulb.6. Install the bulb socket in lampassembly by turning clockwise.7. Align the

Replacing brake/tail/backup lamp bulbs — F450/F550 onlyThe brake/tail/backup lamp bulbsare located in the same portion ofthe tail lamp assembly. Follo

Replacing roof marker bulbsTo change the cab marker bulbs:1. Remove the screw and lens fromthe lamp assembly.2. Carefully pull the bulb straightout of

WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER CONTROLSRotate the windshield wiper controlto the desired interval, low or highspeed position.The bars of varying length are f

Changing the wiper bladesTo replace the wiper blades:1. Pull the wiper arm away from thewindshield and lock into the serviceposition.2. Turn the blade

Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is moving.ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED)To turn on the visor mirror lamps,lift the mirror cov

Installing a garage door opener (if equipped)The storage compartment can be converted to accommodate a variety ofaftermarket garage door openers:• Rem

Using your vehicle as an ambulanceIf your light truck is equipped with the Ford Ambulance PreparationPackage, it may be utilized as an ambulance. Ford

AUXILIARY POWER POINTPower outlets are designed foraccessory plugs only. Do nothang any type of accessory oraccessory bracket from the plug.Improper u

One touch down• Press AUTO completely down andrelease quickly. The driver’swindow will open fully. Depressagain to stop window operation.One touch dow

2. Move the control in the directionyou wish to tilt the mirror.3. Return to the center position to lock mirrors in place.4. Adjust spotter mirrors (i

POWER ADJUSTABLE FOOT PEDALS (IF EQUIPPED)The accelerator and brake pedalshould only be adjusted when thevehicle is stopped and the gearshiftlever is

To turn speed control off• Press OFF or• Turn off the vehicle ignition.Once speed control is switched off,the previously programmed setspeed will be e

To set a higher set speed• Press and hold SET ACCEL.Release the control when thedesired vehicle speed is reachedor• Press and release SET ACCEL tooper

To disengage speed control• Depress the brake pedal or• Depress the clutch pedal (ifequipped).Disengaging the speed control willnot erase the previous

To return to a previously set speed• Press RES. For RES to operate,the vehicle speed must be fasterthan 48 km/h (30 mph).Indicator lightThis light com

When you shut off and re-start your vehicle, the transmission willautomatically return to normal(Overdrive) mode.For additional information about the

The appearance of your vehicle’s trip computer may differ depending onyour vehicle’s option package, but the functions are the same.The trip computer

These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle.Vehicle Symbol GlossarySafety AlertSee Owner’s GuideFasten Safety Belt Air Bag-FrontAir Bag-

2. Press the E/M and MODEcontrols simultaneously. The displaywill illuminate the “AVG” indicator.While the indicator is lit, releaseboth controls to r

The compass reading may be affected when you drive near largebuildings, bridges, power lines and powerful broadcast antenna. Magneticor metallic objec

For optimum calibration, turn off all electrical accessories (heater/airconditioning, wipers, etc.) and make sure all vehicle doors are shut.1. Locate

Tailgate removalYour tailgate is removable to allowmore room for loading.1. Lower the tailgate.2. Use a screwdriver to pry thespring clip (on each con

KEYSThe key operates all locks on yourvehicle. In case of loss, replacementkeys are available from your dealer.You should always carry a secondkey wit

Childproof door locksWhen these locks are set, the reardoors cannot be opened from theinside. The rear doors can beopened from the outside when thedoo

Unlocking the doorsPress this control to unlock thedriver’s door. The interior lamps willilluminate.Press the control a second timewithin three second

Sounding a panic alarmPress this control to activate thealarm.To deactivate the alarm, press thecontrol again or turn the ignition toACC or ON.Panic a

Replacing lost transmittersIf a remote transmitter has been lostand you would like to remove itfrom the vehicle’s memory, or youwould like to purchase

The illuminated entry system will turn off the interior lights if theignition switch is turned to the ON position, or if the remote transmitterlock co

Vehicle Symbol GlossaryPower Window LockoutChild Safety DoorLock/UnlockInterior LuggageCompartment ReleaseSymbolPanic AlarmEngine Oil Engine CoolantEn

6. Press the unlock control, then press the lock control. The horn willchirp once if autolock was deactivated or twice (one short and one longchirp) i

Certain items may cause vehiclestarting issues:• large metallic objects• electronic devices on the keychain that can be used topurchase gasoline or si

operate your vehicle’s engine) and the new unprogrammed key(s) readilyaccessible for timely implementation of each step in the procedure.If two previo

SEATINGFull bench seat (if equipped)• Lift the track release bar to movethe seat forward or backward.Ensure that the seat is relatchedinto place.• Pul

Captain’s chair (if equipped)• Lift the track release bar to movethe seat forward or rearward.Make sure that the seat isrelatched into place.• Pull th

The control is located on the outboard side of the seat cushion.Press to raise or lower the frontportion of the seat cushion.Press to raise or lower t

Heated seats (if equipped)To operate the heated seats:• Push control to activate.• Push again to deactivate.The indicator light on the control will il

SAFETY RESTRAINTSSafety restraints precautionsAlways drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lapbelt snug and low across the hips.To reduce

Combination lap and shoulder belts1. Insert the belt tongue into theproper buckle (the buckle closest tothe direction the tongue is comingfrom) until

When to use the automatic locking mode• Any time a child safety seat is installed in a passenger front oroutboard rear seating position (if equipped).