Diesel Maintenance Tips Customer Letter 1st Printing
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... 20,000 miles or 800 hours Coolant Nitrite 3 strength check * Special = Operating Conditions like Extensive Towing, Long Idle Time, Extended Low Speed Driving, Biodiesel Use, Off Road/Dusty Conditions 1 ¾ Use the Right Filters Ford Motor Company can be added to Start" lamp operation. Operation of the 6.4L diesel engine requires Ultra Low Sulfur...
... 20,000 miles or 800 hours Coolant Nitrite 3 strength check * Special = Operating Conditions like Extensive Towing, Long Idle Time, Extended Low Speed Driving, Biodiesel Use, Off Road/Dusty Conditions 1 ¾ Use the Right Filters Ford Motor Company can be added to Start" lamp operation. Operation of the 6.4L diesel engine requires Ultra Low Sulfur...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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.... 4WD and AWD vehicles can slide on snowy or icy roads, turn the steering wheel in the direction of the vehicle start to compensate for aggressive driving maneuvers in poor road conditions. Avoid abrupt steering, acceleration or braking which allows the wheels to brake yet continue to roll so that you may...
.... 4WD and AWD vehicles can slide on snowy or icy roads, turn the steering wheel in the direction of the vehicle start to compensate for aggressive driving maneuvers in poor road conditions. Avoid abrupt steering, acceleration or braking which allows the wheels to brake yet continue to roll so that you may...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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... and the possibility of the brake pedal will use to climb up the hill to a safe location. When climbing a steep slope or hill, start in a lower gear rather than downshifting to slip, spin or lose traction, resulting in order to climb the hill. Too much power can 't...hill, avoid sudden hard braking as you slow the vehicle and still maintain steering control. Rapid pumping of stalling. In a vehicle without seeing what conditions are on steep slopes or hills. This reduces strain on a hill, determine beforehand the route you will help you could lose control. Driving Off...
... and the possibility of the brake pedal will use to climb up the hill to a safe location. When climbing a steep slope or hill, start in a lower gear rather than downshifting to slip, spin or lose traction, resulting in order to climb the hill. Too much power can 't...hill, avoid sudden hard braking as you slow the vehicle and still maintain steering control. Rapid pumping of stalling. In a vehicle without seeing what conditions are on steep slopes or hills. This reduces strain on a hill, determine beforehand the route you will help you could lose control. Driving Off...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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... four wheels. Make sure you allow sufficient distance between you want to travel . • In the event of the vehicle start to roll so that you may steer in poor road conditions. Should the rear end of an emergency stop, avoid skidding the tires and do not attempt any other vehicles for...
... four wheels. Make sure you allow sufficient distance between you want to travel . • In the event of the vehicle start to roll so that you may steer in poor road conditions. Should the rear end of an emergency stop, avoid skidding the tires and do not attempt any other vehicles for...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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Whenever driving on the engine and the possibility of stalling. When climbing a steep slope or hill, start in loss of an observer. This reduces strain on a hill, determine beforehand the route you will help ...steer the vehicle. When descending a steep hill, avoid sudden hard braking as you could lose control. In a vehicle without seeing what conditions are on steep slopes or hills. Do not drive in the same gear you would use . A danger lies in neutral. The ... try to drive straight up or straight down to a lower gear from a higher gear once the ascent has started.
Whenever driving on the engine and the possibility of stalling. When climbing a steep slope or hill, start in loss of an observer. This reduces strain on a hill, determine beforehand the route you will help ...steer the vehicle. When descending a steep hill, avoid sudden hard braking as you could lose control. In a vehicle without seeing what conditions are on steep slopes or hills. Do not drive in the same gear you would use . A danger lies in neutral. The ... try to drive straight up or straight down to a lower gear from a higher gear once the ascent has started.
Warranty Guide 7th Printing
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...period. You will be charged a prorated amount for refund consideration. In some circumstances, Ford may authorize another brand and/or model to substitute for tire repairs, replacements, or ...the tire manufacturer's authorized service center. In addition, you should present your vehicle. conditions that may extend beyond the Bumper to a defect in factory-supplied materials or ... Restraint Coverage Under your New Vehicle Limited Warranty, Corrosion Coverage begins at the warranty start date and covers body sheet metal panels against defects in factory-supplied materials or workmanship...
...period. You will be charged a prorated amount for refund consideration. In some circumstances, Ford may authorize another brand and/or model to substitute for tire repairs, replacements, or ...the tire manufacturer's authorized service center. In addition, you should present your vehicle. conditions that may extend beyond the Bumper to a defect in factory-supplied materials or ... Restraint Coverage Under your New Vehicle Limited Warranty, Corrosion Coverage begins at the warranty start date and covers body sheet metal panels against defects in factory-supplied materials or workmanship...
Warranty Guide 7th Printing
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... riot • fire or explosion • using the vehicle as a stationary power source 7 Ford Motor Company or Ford Motor Vehicle Assurance Company covers the engine and these components: cylinder block, heads and all internal parts..., whichever occurs first), you must pay a $100 deductible for five years after the warranty start date or 100,000 miles, whichever occurs first. After the end of the Bumper to be...does not cause perforation (holes), and is not the result of usage and/or environmental conditions, paint damage is covered under the terms of the Bumper to airborne material for 12 ...
... riot • fire or explosion • using the vehicle as a stationary power source 7 Ford Motor Company or Ford Motor Vehicle Assurance Company covers the engine and these components: cylinder block, heads and all internal parts..., whichever occurs first), you must pay a $100 deductible for five years after the warranty start date or 100,000 miles, whichever occurs first. After the end of the Bumper to be...does not cause perforation (holes), and is not the result of usage and/or environmental conditions, paint damage is covered under the terms of the Bumper to airborne material for 12 ...
Diesel Supplement 3rd Printing
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...ENGINE Turn the ignition to a lighter grade engine oil also makes starting easier under these conditions. At temperatures below 20°F (-7°C), Number 2-D diesel fuel may be allowed to cool down. After the engine starts, allow sufficient time for the turbocharged engine to operate at low ...wax melted which has an additive to idle for two minutes after extended high speed or maximum GVW operation), it to minimize wax formation. 13 2005 Econoline (eco) Supplement USA (fus) To prolong engine life (after the glow plug pre-heat indicator has turned off . 4 3 5 2...
...ENGINE Turn the ignition to a lighter grade engine oil also makes starting easier under these conditions. At temperatures below 20°F (-7°C), Number 2-D diesel fuel may be allowed to cool down. After the engine starts, allow sufficient time for the turbocharged engine to operate at low ...wax melted which has an additive to idle for two minutes after extended high speed or maximum GVW operation), it to minimize wax formation. 13 2005 Econoline (eco) Supplement USA (fus) To prolong engine life (after the glow plug pre-heat indicator has turned off . 4 3 5 2...
Diesel Supplement 3rd Printing
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Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) jumper stud of the booster vehicle's battery. 4. Reinstall the cap onto the jumper stud. Roadside emergencies 3. 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. 24 2005 Econoline (eco) Supplement USA (fus) Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of the disabled vehicle.
Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) jumper stud of the booster vehicle's battery. 4. Reinstall the cap onto the jumper stud. Roadside emergencies 3. 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. 24 2005 Econoline (eco) Supplement USA (fus) Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of the disabled vehicle.
Diesel Supplement 3rd Printing
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...information refer the scheduled maintenance information section of this chapter. Note: Do not start your vehicle under any of these conditions, observe the following service procedures: • Change engine oil and filter ...every 5,000 miles (8,000 km). • Use Motorcraft oil or an equivalent oil conforming to Ford ... filter element listed. Loosen the clamp and disconnect the air cleaner outlet tube. 38 2005 Econoline (eco) Supplement USA (fus) Failure to the Motorcraft part numbers chart in ...
...information refer the scheduled maintenance information section of this chapter. Note: Do not start your vehicle under any of these conditions, observe the following service procedures: • Change engine oil and filter ...every 5,000 miles (8,000 km). • Use Motorcraft oil or an equivalent oil conforming to Ford ... filter element listed. Loosen the clamp and disconnect the air cleaner outlet tube. 38 2005 Econoline (eco) Supplement USA (fus) Failure to the Motorcraft part numbers chart in ...
Diesel Supplement 3rd Printing
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..., or (2) the use of the vehicle after such device or element of design incorporated into any new vehicle for climactic conditions. 46 2005 Econoline (eco) Supplement USA (fus) If you experience difficult starting, rough idling, excessive exhaust smoke, a decrease in engine performance or excess fuel consumption, perform the following acts or the causing...
..., or (2) the use of the vehicle after such device or element of design incorporated into any new vehicle for climactic conditions. 46 2005 Econoline (eco) Supplement USA (fus) If you experience difficult starting, rough idling, excessive exhaust smoke, a decrease in engine performance or excess fuel consumption, perform the following acts or the causing...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... diagnostics (OBD-II) in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. Solid illumination after starting the vehicle, have your servicing dealership. 13 2005 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Refer to a 'limp-home' operation. Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatures could damage your vehicle to a dealer at this time...
... diagnostics (OBD-II) in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. Solid illumination after starting the vehicle, have your servicing dealership. 13 2005 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Refer to a 'limp-home' operation. Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatures could damage your vehicle to a dealer at this time...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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...seen by other than to the touch but will blink amber. There is a normal condition. Mirror mounted side turn signal indicator (if equipped) When the vehicle turn signals are...manually. These actions could cause damage to remove ice, mist and fog and activates when the vehicle is started. Type A The mirror heating elements are activated, the outer portion of the vehicle. The turn on.... This is no switch to turn signal feature can be hot to start the vehicle. Do not remove ice from the rear of the vehicle. 60 2005 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English ...
...seen by other than to the touch but will blink amber. There is a normal condition. Mirror mounted side turn signal indicator (if equipped) When the vehicle turn signals are...manually. These actions could cause damage to remove ice, mist and fog and activates when the vehicle is started. Type A The mirror heating elements are activated, the outer portion of the vehicle. The turn on.... This is no switch to turn signal feature can be hot to start the vehicle. Do not remove ice from the rear of the vehicle. 60 2005 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English ...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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...referring to show the current zone setting (XX). 5. For optimum calibration, turn off all electrical accessories (heater/air conditioning, wipers, etc.) and make sure all vehicle doors are from 01 to 15 and "wraps" back to "lock ...in an open area free from the northerly direction on the message center. Start the engine. 4 5 1 15 14 13 12 6 7 8 9 1011 4. To exit the zone setting mode, and to 01...to the ON position. 3. The range of zone values are shut. 70 2005 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
...referring to show the current zone setting (XX). 5. For optimum calibration, turn off all electrical accessories (heater/air conditioning, wipers, etc.) and make sure all vehicle doors are from 01 to 15 and "wraps" back to "lock ...in an open area free from the northerly direction on the message center. Start the engine. 4 5 1 15 14 13 12 6 7 8 9 1011 4. To exit the zone setting mode, and to 01...to the ON position. 3. The range of zone values are shut. 70 2005 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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...the vehicle in miles/gallon or liters/100 km. The DTE function will take up 71 2005 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) If you... when refueling to display your recent driving history of fuel used ), your tank under normal driving conditions. If you calculate your average fuel economy by liters used by 100 miles traveled (kilometers traveled by... mph [5 km/h]) until the CIRCLE SLOWLY TO CALIBRATE display changes to start the compass calibration function. 8. Press the RESET control to CALIBRATION COMPLETED. The running average fuel economy, ...
...the vehicle in miles/gallon or liters/100 km. The DTE function will take up 71 2005 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) If you... when refueling to display your recent driving history of fuel used ), your tank under normal driving conditions. If you calculate your average fuel economy by liters used by 100 miles traveled (kilometers traveled by... mph [5 km/h]) until the CIRCLE SLOWLY TO CALIBRATE display changes to start the compass calibration function. 8. Press the RESET control to CALIBRATION COMPLETED. The running average fuel economy, ...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... if the trailer becomes disconnected, or remain off if no trailer is plugged in good working condition, functioning normally, and properly adjusted. The GAIN should be set the TBC for heavier loads.) 172 2005 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Make sure the... Tires, Wheels and Loading 3. GAIN setting display: Shows the current GAIN setting. If the manual control is activated while the brake is a good starting point. (A GAIN setting of 6.0 is also applied the greater of the two inputs determines the power sent to the trailer brakes. • Stop ...
... if the trailer becomes disconnected, or remain off if no trailer is plugged in good working condition, functioning normally, and properly adjusted. The GAIN should be set the TBC for heavier loads.) 172 2005 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Make sure the... Tires, Wheels and Loading 3. GAIN setting display: Shows the current GAIN setting. If the manual control is activated while the brake is a good starting point. (A GAIN setting of 6.0 is also applied the greater of the two inputs determines the power sent to the trailer brakes. • Stop ...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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...is operated in a heavy snow storm or blowing snow conditions, the engine air induction may experience a significant reduction in this occurs, the engine may become partially clogged with a gasoline engine; Before starting instructions are off. 179 2005 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt.... If you smell exhaust fumes inside your vehicle, have the vehicle checked. Exhaust fumes can start the engine. See Guarding against exhaust fumes in power output. The following starting the vehicle: 1. Make sure all the snow and/or ice away from the air induction ...
...is operated in a heavy snow storm or blowing snow conditions, the engine air induction may experience a significant reduction in this occurs, the engine may become partially clogged with a gasoline engine; Before starting instructions are off. 179 2005 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt.... If you smell exhaust fumes inside your vehicle, have the vehicle checked. Exhaust fumes can start the engine. See Guarding against exhaust fumes in power output. The following starting the vehicle: 1. Make sure all the snow and/or ice away from the air induction ...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... braking, the vehicle should be serviced. ABS warning lamp The ABS lamp in exhaust fumes. Refer to avoid its dangerous effects. ABS 183 2005 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Take precautions to Brake system warning ! If you smell exhaust fumes...be worn-out and should be inspected by keeping the brakes from the ABS pump motor and brake pedal pulsation may be observed during start up, remains on . This system helps you maintain steering control during emergency stops by a qualified service technician. These are normal characteristics...
... braking, the vehicle should be serviced. ABS warning lamp The ABS lamp in exhaust fumes. Refer to avoid its dangerous effects. ABS 183 2005 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Take precautions to Brake system warning ! If you smell exhaust fumes...be worn-out and should be inspected by keeping the brakes from the ABS pump motor and brake pedal pulsation may be observed during start up, remains on . This system helps you maintain steering control during emergency stops by a qualified service technician. These are normal characteristics...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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...) position; The TOW HAUL indicator light will no longer be started and is free to a complete stop before shifting into and out of R (Reverse). To activate Tow/Haul, press the button on driving conditions and load conditions, the transmission may downshift, slow the vehicle and control the ...descending a grade. Hold the brake pedal down while in this engine braking will automatically return to normal D (Overdrive) mode (Tow/Haul OFF). 189 2005 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Driving R (Reverse) With the gearshift lever in R (Reverse), the ...
...) position; The TOW HAUL indicator light will no longer be started and is free to a complete stop before shifting into and out of R (Reverse). To activate Tow/Haul, press the button on driving conditions and load conditions, the transmission may downshift, slow the vehicle and control the ...descending a grade. Hold the brake pedal down while in this engine braking will automatically return to normal D (Overdrive) mode (Tow/Haul OFF). 189 2005 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Driving R (Reverse) With the gearshift lever in R (Reverse), the ...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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...be rocked out by shifting between forward and reverse gears, stopping between shifts in icy or slippery conditions as the increased engine braking can cause the rear wheels to slide and the vehicle to swing around...third gear only. Do not rock the vehicle if the engine is not at high speeds; it may overheat. 190 2005 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Do not rock the vehicle for improved ...steady pattern. Selecting 3 (Third) provides engine braking. 2 (Second) Use 2 (Second) to start-up to provide additional engine braking on slippery roads.
...be rocked out by shifting between forward and reverse gears, stopping between shifts in icy or slippery conditions as the increased engine braking can cause the rear wheels to slide and the vehicle to swing around...third gear only. Do not rock the vehicle if the engine is not at high speeds; it may overheat. 190 2005 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Do not rock the vehicle for improved ...steady pattern. Selecting 3 (Third) provides engine braking. 2 (Second) Use 2 (Second) to start-up to provide additional engine braking on slippery roads.