Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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... improperly loading your "Owner's Guide" for additional information regarding these terms and maximum safe weight limits. Effects of improperly loading or overloading your vehicle can contribute to the suspension system, springs, and shock absorbers, reduced braking capability, handling... and allowing for your vehicle Improper weight distribution and exceeding the maximum payload can deteriorate handling capability and contribute to the vehicle. Other terms related to loading include base curb weight, gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR), gross axle weight rating (GAWR), gross combined...
... improperly loading your "Owner's Guide" for additional information regarding these terms and maximum safe weight limits. Effects of improperly loading or overloading your vehicle can contribute to the suspension system, springs, and shock absorbers, reduced braking capability, handling... and allowing for your vehicle Improper weight distribution and exceeding the maximum payload can deteriorate handling capability and contribute to the vehicle. Other terms related to loading include base curb weight, gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR), gross axle weight rating (GAWR), gross combined...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing
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...and noise DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 24 Scheduled Maintenance 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) (except 3V engines) Change rear axle fluid only on vehicles equipped with dual rear wheels should only rotate if unusual wear is noted) Inspect ...wheels for wear and measure ❑ tread depth (vehicles with DANA axles which use ...
...and noise DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 24 Scheduled Maintenance 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) (except 3V engines) Change rear axle fluid only on vehicles equipped with dual rear wheels should only rotate if unusual wear is noted) Inspect ...wheels for wear and measure ❑ tread depth (vehicles with DANA axles which use ...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing
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... play and noise DEALER VALIDATION: Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: Scheduled Maintenance 25 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) (except 3V engines) Change automatic transmission fluid on all other vehicles if equipped with the TorqShift transmission. Inspect automatic transmission/transaxle fluid level on all...
... play and noise DEALER VALIDATION: Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: Scheduled Maintenance 25 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) (except 3V engines) Change automatic transmission fluid on all other vehicles if equipped with the TorqShift transmission. Inspect automatic transmission/transaxle fluid level on all...
Warranty Guide 3rd Printing
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...authorized to medium/heavy duty trucks over 10,000 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (pages 17-33). 1 If you bought a previously owned 2008model vehicle, you , then contact the Customer Relationship Center at 1-800-392-3673. Ford Motor Company provides the Emissions Defect Warranties and Emissions Performance ... , depending on the warranty repair needed, the vehicle may also take your selling dealer thank you wish to review it for that apply to your emissions control systems, and Noise Emissions Warranty which cover your 2008-model car or light truck. Certain warranty repairs...
...authorized to medium/heavy duty trucks over 10,000 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (pages 17-33). 1 If you bought a previously owned 2008model vehicle, you , then contact the Customer Relationship Center at 1-800-392-3673. Ford Motor Company provides the Emissions Defect Warranties and Emissions Performance ... , depending on the warranty repair needed, the vehicle may also take your selling dealer thank you wish to review it for that apply to your emissions control systems, and Noise Emissions Warranty which cover your 2008-model car or light truck. Certain warranty repairs...
Warranty Guide 3rd Printing
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... an extended period of your cellular phone or digital media device (i.e., inadequate signal reception by the external antenna, viruses or other Ford or Mercury vehicles that are not equipped with the Ford Ambulance Prep Package, see important information about conversions (page 38) • converted ambulances that are converted to limousines. See important information...; the defective function of time with the Limousine Builder's Package (17L) Option, or if the wheelbase is extended beyond 140 inches, or if the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) exceeds 9,900 pounds.
... an extended period of your cellular phone or digital media device (i.e., inadequate signal reception by the external antenna, viruses or other Ford or Mercury vehicles that are not equipped with the Ford Ambulance Prep Package, see important information about conversions (page 38) • converted ambulances that are converted to limousines. See important information...; the defective function of time with the Limousine Builder's Package (17L) Option, or if the wheelbase is extended beyond 140 inches, or if the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) exceeds 9,900 pounds.
Warranty Guide 3rd Printing
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...vehicle or engine is free from conforming with a gross vehicle weight... over 8,500 pounds) - 5 years or 100,000 miles (whichever occurs first) for covered diesel engine parts; - 5 years or 50,000 miles (whichever occurs first) for all other covered parts. on pages 20-21. at the time it from defects in factory-supplied materials or workmanship that : • your vehicle..., light duty trucks (vehicles with a GVWR of 8,500 ... emissions diagnostic device, natural gas vehicle (NGV) module (Bi-fuel/...parts. • Heavy duty vehicles (vehicles with applicable EPA regulations. ...
...vehicle or engine is free from conforming with a gross vehicle weight... over 8,500 pounds) - 5 years or 100,000 miles (whichever occurs first) for covered diesel engine parts; - 5 years or 50,000 miles (whichever occurs first) for all other covered parts. on pages 20-21. at the time it from defects in factory-supplied materials or workmanship that : • your vehicle..., light duty trucks (vehicles with a GVWR of 8,500 ... emissions diagnostic device, natural gas vehicle (NGV) module (Bi-fuel/...parts. • Heavy duty vehicles (vehicles with applicable EPA regulations. ...
Warranty Guide 3rd Printing
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EMISSIONS PERFORMANCE WARRANTY COVERAGE Under Emissions Performance Warranty Coverage, Ford Motor Company will repair, replace, or adjust - See WHAT IS COVERED for list of this booklet. • Your vehicle fails to conform, during the warranty coverage period, to the instructions on page 2 ... and transmission control module; - 2 years or 24,000 miles (whichever occurs first) for all other covered parts. • Heavy duty vehicles (vehicles with a gross vehicle weight over 8,500 pounds) - 5 years or 100,000 miles (whichever occurs first) for covered diesel engine parts; - 5 years or 50...
EMISSIONS PERFORMANCE WARRANTY COVERAGE Under Emissions Performance Warranty Coverage, Ford Motor Company will repair, replace, or adjust - See WHAT IS COVERED for list of this booklet. • Your vehicle fails to conform, during the warranty coverage period, to the instructions on page 2 ... and transmission control module; - 2 years or 24,000 miles (whichever occurs first) for all other covered parts. • Heavy duty vehicles (vehicles with a gross vehicle weight over 8,500 pounds) - 5 years or 100,000 miles (whichever occurs first) for covered diesel engine parts; - 5 years or 50...
Warranty Guide 3rd Printing
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...years or 50,000 miles (whichever first occurs): 1. If any emissions-related part on your vehicle is defective, the part will be repaired or replaced by Ford to ensure that your vehicle passes the inspection. Your emission control system may be designed, built, and equipped to meet ...computer. Manufacturer's Warranty Coverage If Gross Vehicle Weight Rating is your short-term emission control system DEFECTS WARRANTY. 25 If your vehicle fails a Smog Check inspection, all necessary repairs and adjustments will be made by Ford. This is 14,000 lbs. Ford must be hoses, belts, connectors,...
...years or 50,000 miles (whichever first occurs): 1. If any emissions-related part on your vehicle is defective, the part will be repaired or replaced by Ford to ensure that your vehicle passes the inspection. Your emission control system may be designed, built, and equipped to meet ...computer. Manufacturer's Warranty Coverage If Gross Vehicle Weight Rating is your short-term emission control system DEFECTS WARRANTY. 25 If your vehicle fails a Smog Check inspection, all necessary repairs and adjustments will be made by Ford. This is 14,000 lbs. Ford must be hoses, belts, connectors,...
Warranty Guide 3rd Printing
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...first occurs): If an emissions-related part listed on your vehicle is defective, the part will be repaired or replaced by Ford. If Gross Vehicle Weight rating is over 14,000 lbs.: For 5 years or 50,000 miles (gasoline powered engines and vehicles) or 5 years or 100,000 miles (diesel powered engines... and vehicles) (whichever first occurs): If an emissions-related part ...
...first occurs): If an emissions-related part listed on your vehicle is defective, the part will be repaired or replaced by Ford. If Gross Vehicle Weight rating is over 14,000 lbs.: For 5 years or 50,000 miles (gasoline powered engines and vehicles) or 5 years or 100,000 miles (diesel powered engines... and vehicles) (whichever first occurs): If an emissions-related part ...
Warranty Guide 3rd Printing
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... the U.S. Noise emissions warranty NOISE EMISSIONS WARRANTY FOR CERTAIN LIGHT TRUCKS Ford Motor Company warrants to conformity of 10,000 pounds or less, and those having a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating of this vehicle for the life of the vehicle as a basic stripped chassis, those sold outside the United States and its territories. EPA Medium and...
... the U.S. Noise emissions warranty NOISE EMISSIONS WARRANTY FOR CERTAIN LIGHT TRUCKS Ford Motor Company warrants to conformity of 10,000 pounds or less, and those having a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating of this vehicle for the life of the vehicle as a basic stripped chassis, those sold outside the United States and its territories. EPA Medium and...
Warranty Guide 3rd Printing
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..., recall, and in a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) exceeding 9,900 pounds. If an Expedition EL Limousine is NOT equipped with the Limousine Builder's Package or it is equipped with the Limousine Builder's Package but it 's GVWR exceeds the weight limitations, then the New Vehicle Limited Warranty is voided, any Ford extended Serive Plan (ESP) contract...
..., recall, and in a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) exceeding 9,900 pounds. If an Expedition EL Limousine is NOT equipped with the Limousine Builder's Package or it is equipped with the Limousine Builder's Package but it 's GVWR exceeds the weight limitations, then the New Vehicle Limited Warranty is voided, any Ford extended Serive Plan (ESP) contract...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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...even if there is available) or by volume capacity (how much weight the vehicle should carry). Refer to your vehicle and use extra precautions, such as a snowplow has been added to the vehicle. The appropriate loading capacity of all occupants and all cargo (...have a Tire Label). Overloading or improperly loading your vehicle can contribute to loss of passenger safety, including damage to loading include base curb weight, gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR), gross axle weight rating (GAWR), gross combined weight rating (GCWR). Effects of improperly loading or overloading ...
...even if there is available) or by volume capacity (how much weight the vehicle should carry). Refer to your vehicle and use extra precautions, such as a snowplow has been added to the vehicle. The appropriate loading capacity of all occupants and all cargo (...have a Tire Label). Overloading or improperly loading your vehicle can contribute to loss of passenger safety, including damage to loading include base curb weight, gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR), gross axle weight rating (GAWR), gross combined weight rating (GCWR). Effects of improperly loading or overloading ...
Diesel Supplement 4th Printing
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...oil has caused cancer in severe dust conditions. • towing a trailer over 10 minutes per hour of normal driving). • if vehicle is operated in sustained ambient temperatures below -10°F (-23°C) or above 100°F (38°C) • frequent low speed... • frequent or extended idling (over 1,000 miles (1,600 km) • sustained, high speed driving at Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (maximum loaded weight for vehicle operation) If you are operating your engine by washing with bare hands. Maintenance and Specifications operation includes extended periods of these...
...oil has caused cancer in severe dust conditions. • towing a trailer over 10 minutes per hour of normal driving). • if vehicle is operated in sustained ambient temperatures below -10°F (-23°C) or above 100°F (38°C) • frequent low speed... • frequent or extended idling (over 1,000 miles (1,600 km) • sustained, high speed driving at Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (maximum loaded weight for vehicle operation) If you are operating your engine by washing with bare hands. Maintenance and Specifications operation includes extended periods of these...
Diesel Supplement 4th Printing
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... system prohibited Federal law prohibits the following acts or the causing thereof: (1) The removal or rendering inoperative by any new vehicle for the purpose of noise control prior to its sale or delivery to the ultimate purchaser or while it so the owner...Environmental Protection Agency may presume to constitute tampering are applicable to complete chassis cabs over 10,000 lbs. (4,536 kg) GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating). NOISE EMISSIONS WARRANTY, PROHIBITED TAMPERING ACTS AND MAINTENANCE On January 1, 1978, Federal regulation became effective governing the noise emission on trucks...
... system prohibited Federal law prohibits the following acts or the causing thereof: (1) The removal or rendering inoperative by any new vehicle for the purpose of noise control prior to its sale or delivery to the ultimate purchaser or while it so the owner...Environmental Protection Agency may presume to constitute tampering are applicable to complete chassis cabs over 10,000 lbs. (4,536 kg) GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating). NOISE EMISSIONS WARRANTY, PROHIBITED TAMPERING ACTS AND MAINTENANCE On January 1, 1978, Federal regulation became effective governing the noise emission on trucks...
Diesel Supplement 4th Printing
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...,000 miles (96,000 km) Change transfer case fluid (4x4 only) As required Change manual transmission fluid Sustained high-speed driving at Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (maximum loaded weight for vehicle operation) Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or Change engine oil and replace filter 6 months Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) Rotate tires, inspect tires...
...,000 miles (96,000 km) Change transfer case fluid (4x4 only) As required Change manual transmission fluid Sustained high-speed driving at Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (maximum loaded weight for vehicle operation) Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or Change engine oil and replace filter 6 months Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) Rotate tires, inspect tires...
Diesel Supplement 4th Printing
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... miles (160,000 km) under the Special Operating Conditions, where noted. The axle and PTO lubricant should be waived if the axle was filled with Ford-design axles are any issues with a new or remanufactured (ash cleaned) part. In addition, this 50,000 mile (80,000 km) schedule should...operation above 70°F (21°C) ambient and wide open throttle for service. For F-450 and F-550 trucks operated at or near maximum Gross Vehicle Weights, the rear axle lubricant should be removed for ash cleaning at approximately 250,000 miles (400,000 km) depending upon ) to be replaced every ...
... miles (160,000 km) under the Special Operating Conditions, where noted. The axle and PTO lubricant should be waived if the axle was filled with Ford-design axles are any issues with a new or remanufactured (ash cleaned) part. In addition, this 50,000 mile (80,000 km) schedule should...operation above 70°F (21°C) ambient and wide open throttle for service. For F-450 and F-550 trucks operated at or near maximum Gross Vehicle Weights, the rear axle lubricant should be removed for ash cleaning at approximately 250,000 miles (400,000 km) depending upon ) to be replaced every ...
Owner Guide 4th Printing
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... equipment. Payload - Properly loading your vehicle will guide you picked it up from your vehicle, familiarize yourself with or without a trailer. Vehicle Curb Weight - is carrying. The maximum payload for determining your vehicle's weight ratings, with the following terms for your vehicle and/or trailer, to determine the new payload. 236 2008 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners...
... equipment. Payload - Properly loading your vehicle will guide you picked it up from your vehicle, familiarize yourself with or without a trailer. Vehicle Curb Weight - is carrying. The maximum payload for determining your vehicle's weight ratings, with the following terms for your vehicle and/or trailer, to determine the new payload. 236 2008 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners...
Owner Guide 4th Printing
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..., equipment, passengers and cargo). is the maximum allowable weight of the driver's door. is shown on the Safety Compliance Certification Label located on the B-Pillar or the edge of the fully loaded vehicle (including all cargo and 239 2008 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post...-2002-fmt) USA (fus) is the maximum allowable weight of the fully loaded trailer. GCW (Gross Combined Weight) - GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) - The GVW must never exceed...
..., equipment, passengers and cargo). is the maximum allowable weight of the driver's door. is shown on the Safety Compliance Certification Label located on the B-Pillar or the edge of the fully loaded vehicle (including all cargo and 239 2008 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post...-2002-fmt) USA (fus) is the maximum allowable weight of the fully loaded trailer. GCW (Gross Combined Weight) - GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) - The GVW must never exceed...
Owner Guide 4th Printing
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... not use replacement tires with a higher limit than the originals because they may lower the vehicle's GVWR and GAWR limitations. Locate the statement "The combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kg or XXX lbs. 240 2008 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Subtract the...
... not use replacement tires with a higher limit than the originals because they may lower the vehicle's GVWR and GAWR limitations. Locate the statement "The combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kg or XXX lbs. 240 2008 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Subtract the...
Owner Guide 4th Printing
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... manual, Dana (ZF M6HD-W) Five-speed automatic, TorqShift (gas engines) Five-speed automatic, TorqShift (diesel engine) 389 2008 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Brake type and gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) 3. The following table tells you which transmission or transaxle each code represents. Check digit 6. Maintenance...
... manual, Dana (ZF M6HD-W) Five-speed automatic, TorqShift (gas engines) Five-speed automatic, TorqShift (diesel engine) 389 2008 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Brake type and gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) 3. The following table tells you which transmission or transaxle each code represents. Check digit 6. Maintenance...