Ford F-250 Owner's manual

Category
Cars
Type
Owner's manual
Before driving
Introduction 2
Instrumentation 5
Controls and features 18
Seating and safety restraints 53
Starting and driving
Starting 83
Driving 91
Roadside emergencies 135
Servicing
Maintenance and care 154
Capacities and specifications 213
Reporting safety defects 220
Index 221
Contents
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ICONS
Indicates a warning. Read the
following section on Warnings for
a full explanation of them.
Indicates that vehicle information
related to recycling and other
environmental concerns will follow.
We must all play our part in
protecting the environment.
Correct vehicle usage and the
authorized disposal of waste
cleaning and lubrication materials
are significant steps towards this
aim.
WARNINGS
How can you reduce the risk of
personal injury and prevent
possible damage to others, your
vehicle and its equipment?
In this owner’s guide, answers to
such questions are contained in
comments highlighted by the
warning triangle symbol.
BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE
There are no particular breaking-in
rules for your vehicle. Simply avoid
driving too briskly during the first
1,600 km (1,000 miles) of driving.
Vary speeds frequently. This is
necessary to give the moving parts
a chance to break in.
If possible, you should avoid full
use of the brakes for the first
1,600 km (1,000 miles).
From 1,600 km (1,000 miles)
onwards you can gradually
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increase the performance of your
vehicle up to the permitted
maximum speeds.
INFORMATION ABOUT THIS
GUIDE
The information found in this
guide was in effect at the time of
printing. Ford may change the
contents without notice and
without incurring obligation.
Notice to owners of utility type
vehicles
Before you drive your vehicle,
please read this Owner’s Guide
carefully. Your vehicle is not a
passenger car. As with other
vehicles of this type, failure to
operate this vehicle correctly may
result in loss of control or an
accident.
Be sure to read Driving off road
in the Driving chapter as well as
the “Four Wheeling” supplement
included with 4WD and utility type
vehicles.
Using your vehicle with a
snowplow
For more information and
guidelines for using your vehicle
with a snowplow, refer to the
Driving chapter.
Using your light truck as an
ambulance
Do not use this vehicle as
an ambulance.
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Your vehicle is not equipped with
the Ford Ambulance Preparation
package.
Introduction
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OVERDRIVE OFF
PANEL
DIM
AUTO
LAMP
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SRS
Charging
system
gauge
(pg. 16)
Engine oil
pressure gauge
(pg. 16)
Engine
coolant
temperature
gauge
(pg. 15)
Fuel gauge
(pg. 15)
Speedometer
(pg. 14)
Speed control*
(pg. 33)
Tachometer*
(pg. 15)
Transmission
control switch
(pg. 38)
Driver air bag
(pg. 66)
Turn signal and
wiper/washer control
(pg. 36)
Instrument panel
dimmer switch
(pg. 20)
Headlamp
control
(pg. 18)
Instrumentation
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REW
1
FF
2
SIDE 1-2
3
FM 1
ST
VOL – PUSH ON
AM
FM
BASSTREB
BAL FADE
AUTO
SET
CLK
SEEK
TUNE
DISCS
SCAN
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DOLBY SYSTEM
EJ
TAPE CD
COMP
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SHUFFLE
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WARMCOOL
FLR
& DEF
*MAX
A/C
FLOOR
PANEL &
FLOOR
DEF
OFF
PANEL
*A/C
LO
HI
PASSENGER AIRBAG
ON
OFF
OFF
2H
4H
4L
Vents
(pg. 25)
Electronic sound system
(pg. 22)
Passenger air
bag deactivate
switch
(pg. 71)
Climate
controls
(pg. 25)
4WD Control*
(pg. 110)
Auxiliary
power point
(pg. 22)
* if equipped
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Instrumentation
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
WARNING LIGHTS AND
CHIMES
Your vehicle is equipped with one
of the following instrument
clusters:
Low fuel
Illuminates when the fuel level is
low.
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4x4
FUEL
RESET
CHECK
ENGINE
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DOOR
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FUEL
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RANGE
4x4
FUEL
RESET
CHECK
ENGINE
ABS
DOOR
AJAR
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FUEL
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Instrumentation
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Engine coolant temperature
Illuminates briefly when the
ignition key is turned to On (light
from optional cluster shown).
Illuminates when the engine
coolant temperature is high. Stop
the engine and check the engine
coolant temperature level as soon
as possible. Refer to Checking
and adding engine coolant and
What you should know about
fail-safe cooling in the
Maintenance and care section.
Oil pressure
Illuminates briefly when the
ignition key is turned to On (light
from base cluster shown).
Illuminates when the oil pressure
is low. Stop the engine and check
the engine oil level as soon as
possible. Refer to Checking and
adding engine oil in the
Maintenance and care section.
Door ajar
Illuminates when the ignition
switch is in the ON or START
position and any door is open.
Charging system
Briefly illuminates when the
ignition is turned on and the
engine is off. The light also
illuminates when the battery is not
charging properly, requiring
electrical system service.
DOOR
AJAR
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Instrumentation
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Brake system warning
Extinguishes when the parking
brake is released. Illumination after
releasing the parking brake
indicates low brake fluid level.
Safety belt
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on to remind you to
fasten your safety belts. For more
information, refer to Using the
safety restraints properly in the
Seating and safety restraints
chapter.
Air bag readiness
Briefly illuminates when the
ignition is turned to On. If the light
fails to illuminate, continues to
flash or remains on, have the
system serviced. For more
information, refer to
Supplemental restraints system
(SRS) in the Seating and safety
restraints chapter.
Check engine warning light
This light illuminates when the
engine’s Emission Control System
requires service. It will also
illuminate when the ignition key is
in the On position and the engine
is off. Refer to What you should
know about the on-board
diagnostic (OBD II) system in the
Maintenance and care chapter.
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BRAKE
CHECK
ENGINE
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Instrumentation
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Transmission control indicator
light (TCIL)
The TCIL (OFF), located on the
end of the gearshift lever, may
flash steadily if a malfunction has
been detected. If the TCIL is
flashing, contact your Ford dealer
as soon as possible. If this
condition persists, damage to the
transmission could occur.
For more information, refer to the
Driving chapter.
4x4 light (if equipped)
Illuminates when 4H (Four-Wheel
Drive) or 4L (Four-Wheel Drive
Low) is engaged.
4x4 low range (if equipped)
Illuminates when 4L (Four-Wheel
Drive Low) is engaged.
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
Momentarily illuminates when the
ignition is turned on and the
engine is off. If the light stays on
or continues to flash, the ABS
needs to be serviced.
Fuel reset
Illuminates when the ignition key
is turned to the ON position and
the fuel pump shut-off switch has
been triggered. For more
information, refer to Fuel pump
shut-off switch in the Roadside
emergencies chapter.
OVERDRIVE OFF
4x4
LOW
RANGE
ABS
FUEL
RESET
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Instrumentation
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Anti-theft system (if equipped)
Illuminates when the anti-theft
system is arming and flashes when
the anti-theft system is armed.
High beams
Illuminates when the headlamp
high beams are on.
Turn signal
Illuminates when the left or right
turn signal or the hazard lights are
turned on.
Testing warning lights
Turn the ignition key to On
without starting the vehicle. The
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FUEL
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warning and indicator lights shown
above will illiminate for a brief
time. If any of these lights do not
illuminate, contact your dealer for
service.
Headlamps on warning chime
Sounds when the headlamps are
on, the key is out of the ignition
and any door is opened.
Key-in-ignition warning chime
Sounds when the key is left in the
ignition and any door is opened.
The chime is not active when the
ignition key is in the On position.
Safety belt warning chime
For information on the safety belt
warning chime, refer to the
Seating and safety restraints
chapter.
Supplemental restraint system
(SRS) warning chime
For information on the SRS
warning chime, refer to the
Seating and safety restraints
chapter.
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Instrumentation
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
GAUGES
Your vehicle has one of the
following instrument clusters:
Speedometer
Indicates the current vehicle road
speed.
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Tachometer (if equipped)
Indicates the engine speed in
revolutions per minute.
Engine coolant temperature
gauge
Indicates the temperature of the
engine coolant. At normal
operating temperature, the needle
remains within the normal area. If
it enters the red section, the
engine is overheating. Switch off
the ignition and let it cool. Refer to
Checking and adding engine
coolant or What you should know
about fail safe cooling in the
Maintenance and care chapter.
Fuel gauge
Indicates the fuel level.
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Voltage gauge
If the pointer moves and stays
outside of the normal range, it
indicates that the battery is not
being charged. Have the vehicle’s
electrical system checked by your
dealer as soon as possible.
Engine oil pressure gauge
This shows the engine oil pressure
in the system. Sufficient pressure
exists as long as the needle
remains in the normal range. If the
gauge indicates constantly low
pressure at normal engine speed,
refer to Checking and adding
engine oil in the Maintenance
and care chapter. If the gauge
indicates a low pressure and the
engine oil level is correct, switch
off the engine immediately and
have your vehicle checked at your
dealer.
Odometer
Registers the total kilometers
(mileage) of the vehicle.
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Trip odometer
Registers the kilometers (miles) of
individual journeys. To reset,
depress the control.
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Headlamp/foglamp control
This control operates the
headlamps and foglamps.
Off
Parking lamps on.
Headlamps on.
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Foglamp control
The headlamp control also
operates the foglamps. The
foglamps can be turned on only
when the headlamps are in the
position.
Pull headlamp control towards you
to turn foglamps on. The foglamp
indicator light
(located to the
right of the control) will illuminate.
Daytime running lights
(Canadian vehicles only)
The daytime running light system
turns the headlamps on, with a
reduced light output, when:
the vehicle is running
the parking brake is released
the headlamp system is in the
position.
The Daytime Running
Light (DRL) system will
not illuminate the tail lamps and
parking lamps. Turn on your
headlamps at dusk. Failure to do
so may result in a collision.
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Panel dimmer control
Turn control up to brighten panel.
Turn control down to dim panel.
Autolamp delay system (if
equipped)
The autolamp delay system sets
the headlamp to turn on and off
automatically. You can set the
autolamp to:
turn on the exterior lamps
automatically at night.
turn off the lamps automatically
during daylight.
keep the lamps on for up to
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three minutes after you turn the
key to OFF.
1. Turn control up to increase
delay. The indicator light under the
autolamp control illuminates when
the autolamps are activated.
2. Turn control down to decrease
delay.
To turn autolamp system off, turn
control down all the way until a
click is felt.
Electronic shift 4WD system (if
equipped)
This controls the Electronic Shift
4WD operation. Refer to
Electronic Shift 4WD system in
the Driving chapter for more
information.
PANEL
DIM
AUTO
LAMP
2H
4H
4L
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Ford F-250 Owner's manual

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