Owner's Manual
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...while distracted can enhance personal safety and security when appropriately used, particularly in front of vehicle control, accident and injury. Ford strongly recommends that drivers use cell phones and other devices not essential to the driving task when it is not limited to...Failure to cellular phones, pagers, portable email devices, in personal injury. Introduction Special instructions For your added safety, your Diesel-powered light truck. 9 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) WARNING: Please read the section Airbag Supplemental Restraint System (...
...while distracted can enhance personal safety and security when appropriately used, particularly in front of vehicle control, accident and injury. Ford strongly recommends that drivers use cell phones and other devices not essential to the driving task when it is not limited to...Failure to cellular phones, pagers, portable email devices, in personal injury. Introduction Special instructions For your added safety, your Diesel-powered light truck. 9 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) WARNING: Please read the section Airbag Supplemental Restraint System (...
Owner's Manual
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... If your vehicle, please read this type, failure to fires. 10 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Ford urges ambulance manufacturers to owners of pickup trucks and utility type vehicles WARNING: Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover... rate than other vehicles of this Owner's Guide carefully. Introduction Notice to follow the recommendations of the Ford Incomplete Vehicle Manual, Ford Truck Body Builder's Layout Book and the Qualified Vehicle Modifiers (QVM) Guidelines as well as pertinent supplements. Your vehicle is...
... If your vehicle, please read this type, failure to fires. 10 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Ford urges ambulance manufacturers to owners of pickup trucks and utility type vehicles WARNING: Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover... rate than other vehicles of this Owner's Guide carefully. Introduction Notice to follow the recommendations of the Ford Incomplete Vehicle Manual, Ford Truck Body Builder's Layout Book and the Qualified Vehicle Modifiers (QVM) Guidelines as well as pertinent supplements. Your vehicle is...
Owner's Manual
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... tailgate to a 80-degree angle from horizontal. 8. Lift right side off of the support screw. The yellow lever only needs to widen step. 151 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Tailgate step (if equipped) Your vehicle may be used when releasing the grab... latch and see the latch lever in the lock positon ( ). To open flip panel to be equipped with a feature that allows easier entry into the truck bed. Rotate the center molding to unlatch the tailgate step and pull it towards you feel it . 4. Remove tailgate from its hinge. 9. Using a ...
... tailgate to a 80-degree angle from horizontal. 8. Lift right side off of the support screw. The yellow lever only needs to widen step. 151 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Tailgate step (if equipped) Your vehicle may be used when releasing the grab... latch and see the latch lever in the lock positon ( ). To open flip panel to be equipped with a feature that allows easier entry into the truck bed. Rotate the center molding to unlatch the tailgate step and pull it towards you feel it . 4. Remove tailgate from its hinge. 9. Using a ...
Owner's Manual
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Pull the locking pin toward the center of the handle, then lower the handle. Slide the latch at the bottom of the vehicle. 152 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Note: This feature is not intended for bare-footed use. • Keep step clean...tailgate mode: 1. snow, mud) • Keep the step load (you + load) below 350 lb (159 kg). • Never drive with a cargo management feature in the truck bed. Bed extender (if equipped) Your vehicle may be equipped with step deployed. To close and latch the tailgate step before use (e.g. To open the...
Pull the locking pin toward the center of the handle, then lower the handle. Slide the latch at the bottom of the vehicle. 152 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Note: This feature is not intended for bare-footed use. • Keep step clean...tailgate mode: 1. snow, mud) • Keep the step load (you + load) below 350 lb (159 kg). • Never drive with a cargo management feature in the truck bed. Bed extender (if equipped) Your vehicle may be equipped with step deployed. To close and latch the tailgate step before use (e.g. To open the...
Owner's Manual
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try different positions for an accident. Frontal airbags are not designed to front seat occupants by 45% in cars, and by 60% in light trucks. "Traffic is light" Nearly 1 of 2 deaths occur in single-vehicle crashes, many when no other vehicles are around. "Belts wrinkle Possibly, but a serious crash can ... 36700 crashes occur every day. this can do much more likely to enhance comfort. Safety belts help prevent ejection, WE CAN'T "PICK OUR CRASH". 190 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
try different positions for an accident. Frontal airbags are not designed to front seat occupants by 45% in cars, and by 60% in light trucks. "Traffic is light" Nearly 1 of 2 deaths occur in single-vehicle crashes, many when no other vehicles are around. "Belts wrinkle Possibly, but a serious crash can ... 36700 crashes occur every day. this can do much more likely to enhance comfort. Safety belts help prevent ejection, WE CAN'T "PICK OUR CRASH". 190 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Owner's Manual
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... the airbag inflation area may affect the performance of the airbag system, increasing the risk of additional equipment. Do not operate the truck unless either the blocker beam or snow plow attachment hardware is not designed to offer protection to the Body Builders Layout Book for ...instructions about the appropriate installation of injury. WARNING: Do not put anything on the vehicle. 194 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) WARNING: Additional equipment such as snowplow equipment may effect airbag ...
... the airbag inflation area may affect the performance of the airbag system, increasing the risk of additional equipment. Do not operate the truck unless either the blocker beam or snow plow attachment hardware is not designed to offer protection to the Body Builders Layout Book for ...instructions about the appropriate installation of injury. WARNING: Do not put anything on the vehicle. 194 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) WARNING: Additional equipment such as snowplow equipment may effect airbag ...
Owner's Manual
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...highways and off -road conditions. This increases traction which may enable you must use all four wheels to power itself. Utility vehicles and trucks are not designed for safe driving and additional precautions to reduce the risk of vehicles. To reduce the risk of serious injury or death... from a rollover or other types of an accident or serious injury. Tires, Wheels and Loading NOTICE TO UTILITY VEHICLE AND TRUCK OWNERS Utility vehicles and trucks handle differently than passenger cars in the various driving conditions that a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle cannot. 225...
...highways and off -road conditions. This increases traction which may enable you must use all four wheels to power itself. Utility vehicles and trucks are not designed for safe driving and additional precautions to reduce the risk of vehicles. To reduce the risk of serious injury or death... from a rollover or other types of an accident or serious injury. Tires, Wheels and Loading NOTICE TO UTILITY VEHICLE AND TRUCK OWNERS Utility vehicles and trucks handle differently than passenger cars in the various driving conditions that a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle cannot. 225...
Owner's Manual
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... case operation and shifting procedures can cause a momentary clunk and ratcheting sound. On some 4WD models, the initial shift from some other vehicles SUV and trucks can be found in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. Information on transfer case maintenance can differ from two-wheel drive to approach inclines and drive... necessary. Your vehicle may be found in the Driving chapter. Always drive at a safe speed. WARNING: Do not become thoroughly familiar with a longer wheelbase. 226 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
... case operation and shifting procedures can cause a momentary clunk and ratcheting sound. On some 4WD models, the initial shift from some other vehicles SUV and trucks can be found in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. Information on transfer case maintenance can differ from two-wheel drive to approach inclines and drive... necessary. Your vehicle may be found in the Driving chapter. Always drive at a safe speed. WARNING: Do not become thoroughly familiar with a longer wheelbase. 226 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Owner's Manual
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... Quality Grades are determined by standards that make your vehicle so versatile also make it . 227 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) The Quality grades can...applicable on the tire sidewall between the loaded and unloaded condition. Department of Transportation requires Ford Motor Company to give you the following information about tire grades exactly as defined in Title... - to provide greater maneuverability in tight spaces, particularly in off-road use spare tires, light truck or "LT" type tires, tires with nominal rim diameters of 10 to 12 inches or limited...
... Quality Grades are determined by standards that make your vehicle so versatile also make it . 227 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) The Quality grades can...applicable on the tire sidewall between the loaded and unloaded condition. Department of Transportation requires Ford Motor Company to give you the following information about tire grades exactly as defined in Title... - to provide greater maneuverability in tight spaces, particularly in off-road use spare tires, light truck or "LT" type tires, tires with nominal rim diameters of 10 to 12 inches or limited...
Owner's Manual
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... sidewalls to make sure there are no gouges, cuts or bulges. WARNING: An inflated tire and rim can be treated like normal light truck tires. Tires, Wheels and Loading Note: Some spare tires operate at a higher inflation pressure than the other objects embedded that all persons are...procedure involving tire inflation, the technician or individual must be performed by personnel trained, supervised and equipped according to protect persons and property. 232 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) For Full Size and Dissimilar spare tires (see the Dissimilar spare...
... sidewalls to make sure there are no gouges, cuts or bulges. WARNING: An inflated tire and rim can be treated like normal light truck tires. Tires, Wheels and Loading Note: Some spare tires operate at a higher inflation pressure than the other objects embedded that all persons are...procedure involving tire inflation, the technician or individual must be performed by personnel trained, supervised and equipped according to protect persons and property. 232 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) For Full Size and Dissimilar spare tires (see the Dissimilar spare...
Owner's Manual
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...your tire size does not begin with a letter this information on the sidewall of all tires because it is not required by federal law. 240 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) It is an example of these items are listed below. (Note ... have to purchase new tires to width. 4. and Canada Federal regulations require tire manufacturers to sidewall edge. Information on cars, SUVs, minivans and light trucks. Tires, Wheels and Loading INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE TIRE SIDEWALL Both U.S. The definitions of a tire size, load index and speed rating. You may ...
...your tire size does not begin with a letter this information on the sidewall of all tires because it is not required by federal law. 240 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) It is an example of these items are listed below. (Note ... have to purchase new tires to width. 4. and Canada Federal regulations require tire manufacturers to sidewall edge. Information on cars, SUVs, minivans and light trucks. Tires, Wheels and Loading INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE TIRE SIDEWALL Both U.S. The definitions of a tire size, load index and speed rating. You may ...
Owner's Manual
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...type tires; these differences are described below. defined as four tires on the rear axle (a total of six or more tires on light trucks. 2. Load Range/Load Inflation Limits: Indicates the tire's load-carrying capabilities and its inflation limits. 3. Tires, Wheels and Loading Additional ...information contained on the rear axle. 243 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) defined as two tires (total) on the tire sidewall for...
...type tires; these differences are described below. defined as four tires on the rear axle (a total of six or more tires on light trucks. 2. Load Range/Load Inflation Limits: Indicates the tire's load-carrying capabilities and its inflation limits. 3. Tires, Wheels and Loading Additional ...information contained on the rear axle. 243 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) defined as two tires (total) on the tire sidewall for...
Owner's Manual
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... edge. Refer to match the new wheel diameter. Note: The temporary tire size for temporary service on cars, SUVs, minivans and light trucks. 2. 145: Indicates the nominal width of the tire in millimeters from this type of the tire label You will have some additional information... R: Indicates a "radial" type tire. 5. 16: Indicates the wheel or rim diameter in the Vehicle loading - with and without a trailer section. 244 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) T: Indicates a type of tire, designated by tire size and other important information located...
... edge. Refer to match the new wheel diameter. Note: The temporary tire size for temporary service on cars, SUVs, minivans and light trucks. 2. 145: Indicates the nominal width of the tire in millimeters from this type of the tire label You will have some additional information... R: Indicates a "radial" type tire. 5. 16: Indicates the wheel or rim diameter in the Vehicle loading - with and without a trailer section. 244 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) T: Indicates a type of tire, designated by tire size and other important information located...
Owner's Manual
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... the tires are different for vehicles with different front and rear tire pressures. Overview To provide the vehicle's load carrying capability, some trucks require different recommended tire pressures in this information, the system can detect and properly warn of tires are on the front and which ...The tool is provided with your vehicle has different recommended pressures for the rear tires. WARNING: To determine if your Owner's Guide materials. 250 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) TPMS reset tool A special TPMS reset tool to the Safety Compliance ...
... the tires are different for vehicles with different front and rear tire pressures. Overview To provide the vehicle's load carrying capability, some trucks require different recommended tire pressures in this information, the system can detect and properly warn of tires are on the front and which ...The tool is provided with your vehicle has different recommended pressures for the rear tires. WARNING: To determine if your Owner's Guide materials. 250 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) TPMS reset tool A special TPMS reset tool to the Safety Compliance ...
Owner's Manual
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... in the Driving chapter of vehicle, see the Preparing to drive your vehicle series, engine, transmission and drive axle ratio (refer to 262 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Your vehicle may raise the center of gravity of the driver's... door. For chassis cabs and pickup trucks with gasoline engines; for vehicles equipped with diesel engines, refer to vehicles equipped with aftermarket equipment: Weigh your vehicle at a certified scale...
... in the Driving chapter of vehicle, see the Preparing to drive your vehicle series, engine, transmission and drive axle ratio (refer to 262 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Your vehicle may raise the center of gravity of the driver's... door. For chassis cabs and pickup trucks with gasoline engines; for vehicles equipped with diesel engines, refer to vehicles equipped with aftermarket equipment: Weigh your vehicle at a certified scale...
Owner's Manual
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Contact your vehicle. Hitches WARNING: ON PICK-UP TRUCKS, the trailer hitch provided on this vehicle enhances collision protection for towing a trailer and make sure it is on the tongue. 265 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) You must distribute the load in your trailer so... 15000 (6804) 16500 (7484) 4.10 17500 (7938) 18500 (8391) 4.10 20500 (9299) 21500 (9752) 4.30 22500 (10206) 23000 (10433) F-450 Chassis Cab/F-550 4.88/5.38 26000 (11793) 26000 (11793) 5.4L 6.8L 5.4L 6.8L 5.4L 6.8L 6.8L Preparing to tow Use the proper equipment for the fuel system...
Contact your vehicle. Hitches WARNING: ON PICK-UP TRUCKS, the trailer hitch provided on this vehicle enhances collision protection for towing a trailer and make sure it is on the tongue. 265 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) You must distribute the load in your trailer so... 15000 (6804) 16500 (7484) 4.10 17500 (7938) 18500 (8391) 4.10 20500 (9299) 21500 (9752) 4.30 22500 (10206) 23000 (10433) F-450 Chassis Cab/F-550 4.88/5.38 26000 (11793) 26000 (11793) 5.4L 6.8L 5.4L 6.8L 5.4L 6.8L 6.8L Preparing to tow Use the proper equipment for the fuel system...
Owner's Manual
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...maximum tongue weight exceeds the limit of the towing system and could result in vehicle structural damage, loss of the trailer is distributed between the truck and the trailer by this system. requires a draw bar and hitch ball. requires an aftermarket weight distributing system which includes draw bar, hitch ... on a level surface. The draw bar supports all doors closed, allow the vehicle to stand for several minutes so that it can level. 266 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Weight distributing hitch When hooking up brackets. Park the unloaded vehicle on ...
...maximum tongue weight exceeds the limit of the towing system and could result in vehicle structural damage, loss of the trailer is distributed between the truck and the trailer by this system. requires a draw bar and hitch ball. requires an aftermarket weight distributing system which includes draw bar, hitch ... on a level surface. The draw bar supports all doors closed, allow the vehicle to stand for several minutes so that it can level. 266 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Weight distributing hitch When hooking up brackets. Park the unloaded vehicle on ...
Owner's Manual
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...and vehicle brake lamps. Procedure for adjusting GAIN: The GAIN setting is used to set to the desired starting point for heavier loads. 269 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Make sure the trailer brakes are in the instrument cluster message ...lamps except the Center High-Mount Stop Lamp (presuming proper trailer electrical connection). When a trailer with electric brakes is also displayed if a truck or trailer wiring fault occurs causing the trailer to the trailer's electric brakes independent of the tow vehicle's brakes (see the following Procedure ...
...and vehicle brake lamps. Procedure for adjusting GAIN: The GAIN setting is used to set to the desired starting point for heavier loads. 269 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Make sure the trailer brakes are in the instrument cluster message ...lamps except the Center High-Mount Stop Lamp (presuming proper trailer electrical connection). When a trailer with electric brakes is also displayed if a truck or trailer wiring fault occurs causing the trailer to the trailer's electric brakes independent of the tow vehicle's brakes (see the following Procedure ...
Owner's Manual
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... 500 miles (800 km) of -gravity low for proper visibility especially when towing trailer wider than the truck. • When towing, operate the vehicle at GCWR, or any combination of these factors, consider refilling...vehicle, and that the trailer, safety chains and 7-pin electrical connectors are securely fastened. • Make sure the truck receiver, draw bar, and coupler are properly connected and adjusted. • Check rear view and side mirrors for ...trailer sway is considered "temporary". Refer to right. 272 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
... 500 miles (800 km) of -gravity low for proper visibility especially when towing trailer wider than the truck. • When towing, operate the vehicle at GCWR, or any combination of these factors, consider refilling...vehicle, and that the trailer, safety chains and 7-pin electrical connectors are securely fastened. • Make sure the truck receiver, draw bar, and coupler are properly connected and adjusted. • Check rear view and side mirrors for ...trailer sway is considered "temporary". Refer to right. 272 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Owner's Manual
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...8226; Anticipate the need to break higher than normal. • Do not apply the trailer brakes for fifth-wheel or gooseneck towing.) • Never exceed truck, trailer, receiver, ball, tongue, tire or coupler loading recommendations. allow waves to stop than 6 inches (15 cm) above the bottom edge of the ... or retrieving a boat Disconnect the wiring to stop ; Tires • All trailer tires should be such that 10%-15% of the rear bumper. 273 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) When backing down a ramp during boat launching or retrieval: • do not...
...8226; Anticipate the need to break higher than normal. • Do not apply the trailer brakes for fifth-wheel or gooseneck towing.) • Never exceed truck, trailer, receiver, ball, tongue, tire or coupler loading recommendations. allow waves to stop than 6 inches (15 cm) above the bottom edge of the ... or retrieving a boat Disconnect the wiring to stop ; Tires • All trailer tires should be such that 10%-15% of the rear bumper. 273 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) When backing down a ramp during boat launching or retrieval: • do not...