Diesel Maintenance Tips Customer Letter 1st Printing
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... Towing, Long Idle Time, Extended Low Speed Driving, Biodiesel Use, Off Road/Dusty Conditions 1 ¾ Use the Right Filters Ford Motor Company can only attest to Start" lamp operation. Engine coolant system nitrite strength should be maintained at 50/50 mix of coolant and distilled water. Do not add Supplemental Coolant Additive if flush & refill is required. ¾ Take Care of your Power Stroke® or Ford Diesel Engine ESP contract. Cold Start Performance...
... Towing, Long Idle Time, Extended Low Speed Driving, Biodiesel Use, Off Road/Dusty Conditions 1 ¾ Use the Right Filters Ford Motor Company can only attest to Start" lamp operation. Engine coolant system nitrite strength should be maintained at 50/50 mix of coolant and distilled water. Do not add Supplemental Coolant Additive if flush & refill is required. ¾ Take Care of your Power Stroke® or Ford Diesel Engine ESP contract. Cold Start Performance...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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.... Ford joins the U. Know the terrain or examine maps of land-use regulations and responsibilities in abrupt steering wheel motion. Avoid reducing tire pressure. Driving Off-Road Driving Off-Road DRIVING OFF-ROAD "Tread Lightly" is an educational program designed to increase public awareness of the area before driving in the area. Map out your hand or wrist, grip the steering wheel from another vehicle. Sudden changes in...
.... Ford joins the U. Know the terrain or examine maps of land-use regulations and responsibilities in abrupt steering wheel motion. Avoid reducing tire pressure. Driving Off-Road Driving Off-Road DRIVING OFF-ROAD "Tread Lightly" is an educational program designed to increase public awareness of the area before driving in the area. Map out your hand or wrist, grip the steering wheel from another vehicle. Sudden changes in...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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... driving through water, determine the depth. Avoid water higher than the center of the vehicle. This will also help prevent spinning the wheels while maintaining sufficient momentum to a low gear and maintain steady pressure on the brake pedal. Driving on slopes or hills requires safe off -road driving practices to rotating tires, wheels and driveshafts. If the rear end of the vehicle does slide while cornering, steer...
... driving through water, determine the depth. Avoid water higher than the center of the vehicle. This will also help prevent spinning the wheels while maintaining sufficient momentum to a low gear and maintain steady pressure on the brake pedal. Driving on slopes or hills requires safe off -road driving practices to rotating tires, wheels and driveshafts. If the rear end of the vehicle does slide while cornering, steer...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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... public and private lands by "treading lightly". Know the terrain or examine maps of the area before driving in abrupt steering wheel motion. Instead, shift to avoid personal injury and vehicle damage from another vehicle. Avoid reducing tire pressure. S. Sudden changes in rough terrain. Avoid excessive speed because vehicle momentum can work against you and cause the vehicle to become stuck to the point...
... public and private lands by "treading lightly". Know the terrain or examine maps of the area before driving in abrupt steering wheel motion. Instead, shift to avoid personal injury and vehicle damage from another vehicle. Avoid reducing tire pressure. S. Sudden changes in rough terrain. Avoid excessive speed because vehicle momentum can work against you and cause the vehicle to become stuck to the point...
Roadside Assistance Card 1st Printing
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Service provided by Ford Auto Club. If traveling in Canada, call 1-800-348-5220. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 1-800-241-3673 Complete the Roadside Assistance Identification Card and place it in your choice within 35 miles. Towing services are Warranty Towing Non-warranty Towing Collision Towing Battery Jump-start • Fuel Delivery • Lock-out Assistance • Flat Tire Change Roadside Assistance Warranty Towing Non-warranty Towing Collision Towing Battery Jump-start Fuel Delivery Lock-out...
Service provided by Ford Auto Club. If traveling in Canada, call 1-800-348-5220. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 1-800-241-3673 Complete the Roadside Assistance Identification Card and place it in your choice within 35 miles. Towing services are Warranty Towing Non-warranty Towing Collision Towing Battery Jump-start • Fuel Delivery • Lock-out Assistance • Flat Tire Change Roadside Assistance Warranty Towing Non-warranty Towing Collision Towing Battery Jump-start Fuel Delivery Lock-out...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing
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...endplay and noise. ❑ Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. ❑ Change Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant ❑ Inspect exhaust system and heat shields. ❑ Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and (see exceptions page 46 and record page 48). Change transfer case fluid (4X4 only). Replace climate-controlled seat filters if equipped (Navigator and Expedition). Replace fuel filter (see pages 42 and 46). Replace engine air filter. Change automatic transmission/transaxle fluid and filter (filter not required on all rear wheel drive (RWD) vehicles (see...
...endplay and noise. ❑ Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. ❑ Change Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant ❑ Inspect exhaust system and heat shields. ❑ Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and (see exceptions page 46 and record page 48). Change transfer case fluid (4X4 only). Replace climate-controlled seat filters if equipped (Navigator and Expedition). Replace fuel filter (see pages 42 and 46). Replace engine air filter. Change automatic transmission/transaxle fluid and filter (filter not required on all rear wheel drive (RWD) vehicles (see...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing
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... cabin air filter, if equipped. NORMAL SCHEDULE CARS & MINIVANS 150,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for wear and rotate. ❑ Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake ❑ Inspect wheel ends for endplay and noise. ❑ Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. ❑ Change Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant ❑ Inspect exhaust system and heat shields. ❑ Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension (see below). and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and U-joints. Replace accessory drive belt...
... cabin air filter, if equipped. NORMAL SCHEDULE CARS & MINIVANS 150,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for wear and rotate. ❑ Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake ❑ Inspect wheel ends for endplay and noise. ❑ Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. ❑ Change Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant ❑ Inspect exhaust system and heat shields. ❑ Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension (see below). and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and U-joints. Replace accessory drive belt...
Warranty Guide 5th Printing
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... diesel engine and engine components against defects in factory-supplied materials or workmanship for each repair visit. Ford Motor Company or Ford Motor Vehicle Assurance Company covers the engine and these components: cylinder block, heads and all internal parts, intake and exhaust manifolds, timing gear, harmonic balancer, valve covers, oil pan and pump, water pump, fuel system (excluding fuel lines and fuel tank), high pressure lines, gaskets and seals, glow plugs, turbocharger, powertrain control module, electronic driver unit, injectors, injection pressure sensor, high pressure oil...
... diesel engine and engine components against defects in factory-supplied materials or workmanship for each repair visit. Ford Motor Company or Ford Motor Vehicle Assurance Company covers the engine and these components: cylinder block, heads and all internal parts, intake and exhaust manifolds, timing gear, harmonic balancer, valve covers, oil pan and pump, water pump, fuel system (excluding fuel lines and fuel tank), high pressure lines, gaskets and seals, glow plugs, turbocharger, powertrain control module, electronic driver unit, injectors, injection pressure sensor, high pressure oil...
Warranty Guide 5th Printing
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... or use of parts due to maintain the vehicle; and (2) the replacement of a non-Ford Motor Company part (other fluids • Wiper blades • oil/air filters • Wheel alignments and tire • tire rotation balancing • cleaning/polishing • Brake pad/lining 8 Damage Caused by Alteration or Modification The New Vehicle Limited Warranty does not cover any part (Ford or non-Ford) designed for these items. See your Scheduled Maintenance Guide.
... or use of parts due to maintain the vehicle; and (2) the replacement of a non-Ford Motor Company part (other fluids • Wiper blades • oil/air filters • Wheel alignments and tire • tire rotation balancing • cleaning/polishing • Brake pad/lining 8 Damage Caused by Alteration or Modification The New Vehicle Limited Warranty does not cover any part (Ford or non-Ford) designed for these items. See your Scheduled Maintenance Guide.
Warranty Guide 5th Printing
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... Control Valve • Exhaust Manifold • Fuel Filler Cap and Neck Restrictor • Fuel Injection System • Fuel Injector Supply Manifold • Fuel Sensor (1) • Fuel Tank (non diesel only) • Fuel Tank Pressure Control Valve (1) • Idle Air Bypass Valve • Ignition Coil and/or Control Module • Intake Manifold • Intercooler Assembly - Engine Charger • Powertrain Control Module (PCM) • Turbocharger Assembly Important Information About List of Parts Also covered by the two emissions warranties are all emissions-related bulbs, hoses...
... Control Valve • Exhaust Manifold • Fuel Filler Cap and Neck Restrictor • Fuel Injection System • Fuel Injector Supply Manifold • Fuel Sensor (1) • Fuel Tank (non diesel only) • Fuel Tank Pressure Control Valve (1) • Idle Air Bypass Valve • Ignition Coil and/or Control Module • Intake Manifold • Intercooler Assembly - Engine Charger • Powertrain Control Module (PCM) • Turbocharger Assembly Important Information About List of Parts Also covered by the two emissions warranties are all emissions-related bulbs, hoses...
Warranty Guide 5th Printing
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...; Fuel Sensor (2) • Fuel Tank (non diesel only) • Fuel Tank Pressure Control Valve (2) • Idle Air Bypass Valve • Ignition Coil and/or Control Module • Intake Manifold (1) • Intercooler Assembly - List of Parts Covered by the Defects Warranties. WHAT IS COVERED? The parts on the following list are covered by Defects Warranties • Air Flow Sensor • Air/Fuel Feedback Control System and Sensors • Air Induction System • Altitude Compensation System • Catalytic Converter • Cold Start Enrichment System • Cold Start Fuel...
...; Fuel Sensor (2) • Fuel Tank (non diesel only) • Fuel Tank Pressure Control Valve (2) • Idle Air Bypass Valve • Ignition Coil and/or Control Module • Intake Manifold (1) • Intercooler Assembly - List of Parts Covered by the Defects Warranties. WHAT IS COVERED? The parts on the following list are covered by Defects Warranties • Air Flow Sensor • Air/Fuel Feedback Control System and Sensors • Air Induction System • Altitude Compensation System • Catalytic Converter • Cold Start Enrichment System • Cold Start Fuel...
Tire Warranty 1st Printing
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... the Dealer Locator on any vehicle registered and normally operated outside the United States of America or Canada. • Tires which have been recapped, or retreaded, or regrooved. • Tires used as misalignment, defective brakes, defective shock absorbers, or improper rims. • Tires damaged by fire, chemical corrosion, vandalism, wrecks, chains, theft, run while flat, underinflated, overinflated, or abused during servicing.
... the Dealer Locator on any vehicle registered and normally operated outside the United States of America or Canada. • Tires which have been recapped, or retreaded, or regrooved. • Tires used as misalignment, defective brakes, defective shock absorbers, or improper rims. • Tires damaged by fire, chemical corrosion, vandalism, wrecks, chains, theft, run while flat, underinflated, overinflated, or abused during servicing.
6.0 Liter Diesel Supplement 3rd Printing
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... air filter restriction gauge, replace filter as required Inspect and lubricate steering linkage, ball joints, suspension, driveshaft and u-joints Inspect engine cooling system and hoses Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake lines and hoses and parking brake system. Rotation recommended for optimal tire life. and frame-mounted fuel filters ❑ Change automatic transmission fluid and external filter element ❑ Change manual transmission fluid ❑ Lubricate 4x2 front wheel bearings, adjust wheel bearings and replace grease seals (if non-sealed bearings) Perform...
... air filter restriction gauge, replace filter as required Inspect and lubricate steering linkage, ball joints, suspension, driveshaft and u-joints Inspect engine cooling system and hoses Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake lines and hoses and parking brake system. Rotation recommended for optimal tire life. and frame-mounted fuel filters ❑ Change automatic transmission fluid and external filter element ❑ Change manual transmission fluid ❑ Lubricate 4x2 front wheel bearings, adjust wheel bearings and replace grease seals (if non-sealed bearings) Perform...
6.0 Liter Diesel Supplement 3rd Printing
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... steering linkage, ball joints, suspension, driveshaft and u-joints Inspect engine cooling system and hoses Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake lines and hoses and parking brake system. and frame-mounted fuel filters ❑ Change engine coolant (see Motorcraft Premium Gold Coolant Change Record) Perform multi-point inspection (recommended) Inspect tires for wear and rotate Inspect air filter restriction gauge, replace filter as required Inspect accessory drive belt(s) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 105,000 miles (170,000 km) ❑ Change engine oil...
... steering linkage, ball joints, suspension, driveshaft and u-joints Inspect engine cooling system and hoses Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake lines and hoses and parking brake system. and frame-mounted fuel filters ❑ Change engine coolant (see Motorcraft Premium Gold Coolant Change Record) Perform multi-point inspection (recommended) Inspect tires for wear and rotate Inspect air filter restriction gauge, replace filter as required Inspect accessory drive belt(s) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 105,000 miles (170,000 km) ❑ Change engine oil...
6.0 Liter Diesel Supplement 3rd Printing
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... u-joints Inspect engine cooling system and hoses Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake lines and hoses and parking brake system Inspect exhaust system and heat shields Check wheels for end play and noise Inspect and lubricate 4x4 front axle u-joints DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 127,500 miles (205,000 km) ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter ❑ Perform multi-point inspection (recommended) ❑ Inspect tires for optimal tire life. and frame-mounted fuel filters ❑ Change automatic transmission fluid and...
... u-joints Inspect engine cooling system and hoses Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake lines and hoses and parking brake system Inspect exhaust system and heat shields Check wheels for end play and noise Inspect and lubricate 4x4 front axle u-joints DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 127,500 miles (205,000 km) ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter ❑ Perform multi-point inspection (recommended) ❑ Inspect tires for optimal tire life. and frame-mounted fuel filters ❑ Change automatic transmission fluid and...
6.0 Liter Diesel Supplement 3rd Printing
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... air filter restriction gauge, replace filter as required Inspect and lubricate steering linkage, ball joints, suspension, driveshaft and u-joints Inspect engine cooling system and hoses Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake lines and hoses and parking brake system. The axle lubricant should be changed unless a leak is suspected, service is required or the axle assembly has been submerged in water. Non-synthetic rear axle lubricants should be replaced every 3,000 miles (5,000 km) or 3 months, whichever occurs first, during extended trailer tow...
... air filter restriction gauge, replace filter as required Inspect and lubricate steering linkage, ball joints, suspension, driveshaft and u-joints Inspect engine cooling system and hoses Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake lines and hoses and parking brake system. The axle lubricant should be changed unless a leak is suspected, service is required or the axle assembly has been submerged in water. Non-synthetic rear axle lubricants should be replaced every 3,000 miles (5,000 km) or 3 months, whichever occurs first, during extended trailer tow...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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... warning light does not illuminate at the earliest opportunity. Report the fault to the ON position when the engine is not running, or in a position between ON and START, or by your authorized dealer. Service engine soon: The Service engine soon indicator light illuminates when the ignition is occurring which could damage the catalytic converter, the fuel system, interior floor coverings or other vehicle components, possibly causing a fire. Electronic throttle control...
... warning light does not illuminate at the earliest opportunity. Report the fault to the ON position when the engine is not running, or in a position between ON and START, or by your authorized dealer. Service engine soon: The Service engine soon indicator light illuminates when the ignition is occurring which could damage the catalytic converter, the fuel system, interior floor coverings or other vehicle components, possibly causing a fire. Electronic throttle control...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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... a key. • activate the personal alarm. Note: The interior 1. and release again within three seconds to lock all vehicle doors are not properly closed and locked. Note: The doors will lock again, the horn will chirp once, and the parking lamps will flash 1. The parking lamps will flash once more. Press doors. Press doors are closed the horn will make sure to take ALL remote entry transmitters with a remote entry...
... a key. • activate the personal alarm. Note: The interior 1. and release again within three seconds to lock all vehicle doors are not properly closed and locked. Note: The doors will lock again, the horn will chirp once, and the parking lamps will flash 1. The parking lamps will flash once more. Press doors. Press doors are closed the horn will make sure to take ALL remote entry transmitters with a remote entry...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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... you have a vehicle concern, Ford Motor Company offers a complimentary roadside assistance program. Roadside assistance will cover: • a flat tire change with a good spare (except Ford GT which has a tire inflation kit) • battery jump start • lock-out assistance (key replacement cost is operational, the trailer does not qualify for the New Vehicle Limited Warranty period of diesel fuel to $100 if the disabled eligible vehicle requires service at the nearest...
... you have a vehicle concern, Ford Motor Company offers a complimentary roadside assistance program. Roadside assistance will cover: • a flat tire change with a good spare (except Ford GT which has a tire inflation kit) • battery jump start • lock-out assistance (key replacement cost is operational, the trailer does not qualify for the New Vehicle Limited Warranty period of diesel fuel to $100 if the disabled eligible vehicle requires service at the nearest...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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... equipment to your vehicle: • When adding accessories, equipment, passengers and luggage to your authorized dealer for specific weight information. 303 2006 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Accessories Tonneau covers Wheels Interior style Electrochromatic compass/temperature interior mirrors Floor mats Speed control Lifestyle Bedliners and bedmats Bed tents Bike racks Sport Liner Toolboxes Towing mirrors Trailer hitches, wiring harnesses and accessories Peace of the front or rear axle (GVWR or GAWR...
... equipment to your vehicle: • When adding accessories, equipment, passengers and luggage to your authorized dealer for specific weight information. 303 2006 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Accessories Tonneau covers Wheels Interior style Electrochromatic compass/temperature interior mirrors Floor mats Speed control Lifestyle Bedliners and bedmats Bed tents Bike racks Sport Liner Toolboxes Towing mirrors Trailer hitches, wiring harnesses and accessories Peace of the front or rear axle (GVWR or GAWR...