Warranty Guide 5th Printing
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Examples include, but not limited to exhaust and intake systems) • the installation or use of Ford Motor Company, if the installed part fails or causes a Ford part to lift kits, oversized 12 Damage Caused By: • accidents, collision or objects striking the vehicle (including driving through a ...8226; alterations or modifications of the vehicle, including the body, chassis, or components, after the vehicle leaves the control of Ford Motor Company • tampering with the vehicle, tampering with the emissions systems or with the other than a certified emissions part) or...
Examples include, but not limited to exhaust and intake systems) • the installation or use of Ford Motor Company, if the installed part fails or causes a Ford part to lift kits, oversized 12 Damage Caused By: • accidents, collision or objects striking the vehicle (including driving through a ...8226; alterations or modifications of the vehicle, including the body, chassis, or components, after the vehicle leaves the control of Ford Motor Company • tampering with the vehicle, tampering with the emissions systems or with the other than a certified emissions part) or...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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...and allowing for increased stopping distance, for any vehicle equipped with a high load (for proper maintenance instructions and schedules. 23 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) Failure to provide safe, predictable performance and durable load carrying ...void the warranty, increase your Owner's Guide for example, roof racks). WARNING: Do not use "aftermarket lift kits" or other suspension modifications. Ford recommends that raise the center of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. Maintenance and Modifications MAINTENANCE...
...and allowing for increased stopping distance, for any vehicle equipped with a high load (for proper maintenance instructions and schedules. 23 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) Failure to provide safe, predictable performance and durable load carrying ...void the warranty, increase your Owner's Guide for example, roof racks). WARNING: Do not use "aftermarket lift kits" or other suspension modifications. Ford recommends that raise the center of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. Maintenance and Modifications MAINTENANCE...
Diesel Supplement 3rd Printing
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Lift and hold the DEF container, without tipping, and insert the spout into the DEF filler port. 4A. Maintenance and Specifications 2. While filling, the fluid level in the bottle will continually drop. 33 2012 Diesel (67l) Supplement, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Open the DEF filler port on the spout is completely seated into the DEF filler port until the small black seal on the vehicle by turning the blue cap counterclockwise. 3.
Lift and hold the DEF container, without tipping, and insert the spout into the DEF filler port. 4A. Maintenance and Specifications 2. While filling, the fluid level in the bottle will continually drop. 33 2012 Diesel (67l) Supplement, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Open the DEF filler port on the spout is completely seated into the DEF filler port until the small black seal on the vehicle by turning the blue cap counterclockwise. 3.
Owner Guide 4th Printing
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... up or down to turn on -rod feature (if equipped) Rotate the visor towards the side window and extend it back towards the windshield. 99 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) Slide-on the visor mirror lamps. Note: To stow the visor back into the... to its original position to lock the steering column. While the lever is moving it rearward for additional sunlight coverage. ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED) Lift the mirror cover to unlock the steering column. 2.
... up or down to turn on -rod feature (if equipped) Rotate the visor towards the side window and extend it back towards the windshield. 99 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) Slide-on the visor mirror lamps. Note: To stow the visor back into the... to its original position to lock the steering column. While the lever is moving it rearward for additional sunlight coverage. ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED) Lift the mirror cover to unlock the steering column. 2.
Owner Guide 4th Printing
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...the way under the pickup box. 4. Disconnect cable. 6. Tailgate Step (If Equipped) Your vehicle may be used when releasing the grab handle. 124 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) Lower the tailgate. 5. Remove tailgate from horizontal. 10. Driver Controls 3....Partially lower tailgate and carefully feed tailgate harness up through the gap between the pickup box and the bumper. Disconnect the other cable. 7. Lift tailgate to a 80-degree angle from left side hinge by sliding tailgate to release the grab handle from horizontal. 8. The yellow lever ...
...the way under the pickup box. 4. Disconnect cable. 6. Tailgate Step (If Equipped) Your vehicle may be used when releasing the grab handle. 124 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) Lower the tailgate. 5. Remove tailgate from horizontal. 10. Driver Controls 3....Partially lower tailgate and carefully feed tailgate harness up through the gap between the pickup box and the bumper. Disconnect the other cable. 7. Lift tailgate to a 80-degree angle from left side hinge by sliding tailgate to release the grab handle from horizontal. 8. The yellow lever ...
Owner Guide 4th Printing
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... unlatch the tailgate step and pull it towards you + load) below 350 lb (159 kg). • Never drive with grab handle or step frame. 125 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) snow, mud) • Keep the step load (you to widen step. • Always use... step. Note: • Fully close and latch the tailgate step before use (e.g. To close the tailgate step into the tailgate. 2. Close the step panel, then lift and fully close the tailgate step: 1. Flip open flip panel to extend it. 4.
... unlatch the tailgate step and pull it towards you + load) below 350 lb (159 kg). • Never drive with grab handle or step frame. 125 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) snow, mud) • Keep the step load (you to widen step. • Always use... step. Note: • Fully close and latch the tailgate step before use (e.g. To close the tailgate step into the tailgate. 2. Close the step panel, then lift and fully close the tailgate step: 1. Flip open flip panel to extend it. 4.
Owner Guide 4th Printing
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Make sure that the seat is relatched into place. • Pull the release lever handle located on the side of a crash, head restraints must be installed whenever the seat is a safety device. Front seat • Lift the track release bar to move the seat forward or rearward. Seating and Safety Restraints WARNING: The non-adjustable head restraint is occupied. It should be installed properly. WARNING: To minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of the seat up to move the seatback forward or backward. 157 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus)
Make sure that the seat is relatched into place. • Pull the release lever handle located on the side of a crash, head restraints must be installed whenever the seat is a safety device. Front seat • Lift the track release bar to move the seat forward or rearward. Seating and Safety Restraints WARNING: The non-adjustable head restraint is occupied. It should be installed properly. WARNING: To minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of the seat up to move the seatback forward or backward. 157 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus)
Owner Guide 4th Printing
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.... The lid cannot be opened when the armrest is down . To gain access to the under-seat storage compartment (if equipped) in your seat cushion, lift the latch to open the storage bin. Pull up on the tab to open the lid. Seating and Safety Restraints 20 percent front seat armrest... access to the cupholders and seatback storage bin, press the button on the right-hand side of the seat and pull the seatback down . 158 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus)
.... The lid cannot be opened when the armrest is down . To gain access to the under-seat storage compartment (if equipped) in your seat cushion, lift the latch to open the storage bin. Pull up on the tab to open the lid. Seating and Safety Restraints 20 percent front seat armrest... access to the cupholders and seatback storage bin, press the button on the right-hand side of the seat and pull the seatback down . 158 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus)
Owner Guide 4th Printing
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... position, and that the seat cushion locks into the vertical storage position. Pull down on the handle and lift up until it to fold down until it locks into the vertical storage position. 166 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) Failure to release the seat cushion... down the seatback. 2. Pull the control to release the seat cushion. 2. Pull the control to release the seat cushion. 2. Folding the Rear Seat Back (Crew Cab) 1. Seating and Safety Restraints Folding Up the Rear Seats (SuperCab) 1. Rotate the seat cushion up the Rear Seat Cushion 1.
... position, and that the seat cushion locks into the vertical storage position. Pull down on the handle and lift up until it to fold down until it locks into the vertical storage position. 166 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) Failure to release the seat cushion... down the seatback. 2. Pull the control to release the seat cushion. 2. Pull the control to release the seat cushion. 2. Folding the Rear Seat Back (Crew Cab) 1. Seating and Safety Restraints Folding Up the Rear Seats (SuperCab) 1. Rotate the seat cushion up the Rear Seat Cushion 1.
Owner Guide 4th Printing
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... Pull the control on the side of serious injury. 1. Rear Under Seat Storage (if equipped) (Crew Cab) The rear seat has storage space located under the seat cushion. Push the seat cushion down until it forward from ...the storage position. 2. Lift up the lever and flip up the seat cushion to its original position, and that the seat cushion locks... the seat cushion to access the storage space and the power point (1). 1 167 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus)
... Pull the control on the side of serious injury. 1. Rear Under Seat Storage (if equipped) (Crew Cab) The rear seat has storage space located under the seat cushion. Push the seat cushion down until it forward from ...the storage position. 2. Lift up the lever and flip up the seat cushion to its original position, and that the seat cushion locks... the seat cushion to access the storage space and the power point (1). 1 167 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus)
Owner Guide 4th Printing
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Seating and Safety Restraints To remove the storage space divider, squeeze the sides and lift it from injury in a collision. WARNING: Never let a passenger hold a child on his or her lap while the vehicle is provided. 168 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) Use your seatback upright...
Seating and Safety Restraints To remove the storage space divider, squeeze the sides and lift it from injury in a collision. WARNING: Never let a passenger hold a child on his or her lap while the vehicle is provided. 168 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) Use your seatback upright...
Owner Guide 4th Printing
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... are around four (4) years of age. Booster seats may help provide a good shoulder belt fit. 211 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) Consult your child safety seat ...fit of both the lap and shoulder belt on children who have outgrown child safety seats, Ford Motor Company recommends use of serious injury in the child safety seat if it properly fits the.... Install the child safety seat tightly using the vehicle belts. Keep your child safety seat. They lift the child up so that vehicle lap/shoulder safety belts fit better. Moving the child closer (a...
... are around four (4) years of age. Booster seats may help provide a good shoulder belt fit. 211 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) Consult your child safety seat ...fit of both the lap and shoulder belt on children who have outgrown child safety seats, Ford Motor Company recommends use of serious injury in the child safety seat if it properly fits the.... Install the child safety seat tightly using the vehicle belts. Keep your child safety seat. They lift the child up so that vehicle lap/shoulder safety belts fit better. Moving the child closer (a...
Owner Guide 4th Printing
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... carried by itself. Shimmy is located on the tire. Shimmy may experience a condition known as lift-kits. The cold inflation pressure should slowly reduce speed by Ford, your tires to the Ford recommended inflation pressure even if it is less than the recommended pressure on the Safety Compliance Certification ...Tire Label which the maximum load can be inaccurate. If you should never be found on the Safety Compliance Certification Label or Tire Label. 222 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) In the event that meets the door-latch post, next to...
... carried by itself. Shimmy is located on the tire. Shimmy may experience a condition known as lift-kits. The cold inflation pressure should slowly reduce speed by Ford, your tires to the Ford recommended inflation pressure even if it is less than the recommended pressure on the Safety Compliance Certification ...Tire Label which the maximum load can be inaccurate. If you should never be found on the Safety Compliance Certification Label or Tire Label. 222 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) In the event that meets the door-latch post, next to...
Owner Guide 4th Printing
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...more likely the vehicle will roll over as a result of a loss of this reason, Ford Motor Company strongly recommends that caution be used with any vehicle equipped with a high load or device (such as lift kits or stabilizer bars) or by using one of vehicle control which allows the wheels to... you want to the Brakes section of control. Drive slower than usual and consider using replacement parts not equivalent to heavy off-road usage. 314 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) If your vehicle is equipped with a steadily increasing force which can make...
...more likely the vehicle will roll over as a result of a loss of this reason, Ford Motor Company strongly recommends that caution be used with any vehicle equipped with a high load or device (such as lift kits or stabilizer bars) or by using one of vehicle control which allows the wheels to... you want to the Brakes section of control. Drive slower than usual and consider using replacement parts not equivalent to heavy off-road usage. 314 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) If your vehicle is equipped with a steadily increasing force which can make...
Owner Guide 4th Printing
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... PTO applications draw auxiliary horsepower from the powertrain, often while the vehicle is submerged may stall. Ford Super Duty Vehicles are approved for trucks). Driving through deep or standing water is moving your vehicle..., or PTO, is responsible for construction or tire service, and pumping fluids. Examples include a wheel-lift for tow trucks, cranes, tools for determining whether additional chassis heat protection or powertrain cooling is higher ...of the hubs (for use as dry brakes. 315 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) Also, water may be ...
... PTO applications draw auxiliary horsepower from the powertrain, often while the vehicle is submerged may stall. Ford Super Duty Vehicles are approved for trucks). Driving through deep or standing water is moving your vehicle..., or PTO, is responsible for construction or tire service, and pumping fluids. Examples include a wheel-lift for tow trucks, cranes, tools for determining whether additional chassis heat protection or powertrain cooling is higher ...of the hubs (for use as dry brakes. 315 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) Also, water may be ...
Owner Guide 4th Printing
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...from the spare tire tether. 8. Some resistance will engage with a slight push and counterclockwise turn. Use the lug wrench to the jack handle (B). 3. Lift the spare tire on the spare tire tether) to attach the tether end to the winch retainer prior to raising to access the tether attachment...slack. 5. If equipped with one extension) through the center of the wheel. Use the attached fastener strap (on end to the installed position. 336 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) Roadside Emergencies 2. The key and lock will be felt when turning the ...
...from the spare tire tether. 8. Some resistance will engage with a slight push and counterclockwise turn. Use the lug wrench to the jack handle (B). 3. Lift the spare tire on the spare tire tether) to attach the tether end to the winch retainer prior to raising to access the tether attachment...slack. 5. If equipped with one extension) through the center of the wheel. Use the attached fastener strap (on end to the installed position. 336 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) Roadside Emergencies 2. The key and lock will be felt when turning the ...
Owner Guide 4th Printing
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Replace the flat tire with a pressure release valve that prevents lifting loads which exceed the jack's rated capacity. 15. Lower the wheel by slowly turning the release valve counterclockwise. Insert the jack handle into the pump ... the wheel is facing outward on all front an inboard rear wheels. Opening the release valve slowly will provide a more controlled rate of descent. 342 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) If replacing the outboard wheel, the valve stem must be facing inward. Remove the...
Replace the flat tire with a pressure release valve that prevents lifting loads which exceed the jack's rated capacity. 15. Lower the wheel by slowly turning the release valve counterclockwise. Insert the jack handle into the pump ... the wheel is facing outward on all front an inboard rear wheels. Opening the release valve slowly will provide a more controlled rate of descent. 342 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) If replacing the outboard wheel, the valve stem must be facing inward. Remove the...
Owner Guide 4th Printing
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... be towed with a wheel lift or flatbed equipment. Do not tow with all the wheels off the ground. Roadside Emergencies WRECKER TOWING If you are in the FREE position prior to have your vehicle towed, contact a professional towing service or, if you need to towing. 351 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23... locks are a member of a roadside assistance program, your roadside assistance service provider. It is recommended that the vehicle be towed using flatbed equipment with a slingbelt. Ford Motor Company has not approved a slingbelt towing procedure.
... be towed with a wheel lift or flatbed equipment. Do not tow with all the wheels off the ground. Roadside Emergencies WRECKER TOWING If you are in the FREE position prior to have your vehicle towed, contact a professional towing service or, if you need to towing. 351 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23... locks are a member of a roadside assistance program, your roadside assistance service provider. It is recommended that the vehicle be towed using flatbed equipment with a slingbelt. Ford Motor Company has not approved a slingbelt towing procedure.
Owner Guide 4th Printing
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Refer to Brake-shift interlock in the Driving chapter for your vehicle. Ford Motor Company produces a towing manual for more than 50 miles (80 km) and/or in N (Neutral). Have your ...(Neutral). • Maximum speed is not to exceed 35 mph (56 km/h). • Maximum distance is 50 miles (80 km). 352 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) Roadside Emergencies Note: Towing an ESOF 4x4 vehicle with the front ...direction. • Place the transmission in excess of transmission powertrain configuration) can be removed prior to using a wheel lift wrecker.
Refer to Brake-shift interlock in the Driving chapter for your vehicle. Ford Motor Company produces a towing manual for more than 50 miles (80 km) and/or in N (Neutral). Have your ...(Neutral). • Maximum speed is not to exceed 35 mph (56 km/h). • Maximum distance is 50 miles (80 km). 352 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) Roadside Emergencies Note: Towing an ESOF 4x4 vehicle with the front ...direction. • Place the transmission in excess of transmission powertrain configuration) can be removed prior to using a wheel lift wrecker.
Owner Guide 4th Printing
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IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT Refer to release the auxiliary latch. 3. Slide the handle left corner of the grille. Go to the front of the vehicle to release the auxiliary latch located at the top center of the instrument panel. 2. Lift the hood until the lift cylinders hold it open. Inside the vehicle, pull the hood release handle located under the bottom left to the diesel supplement for diesel engine component locations. 371 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) Maintenance and Specifications OPENING THE HOOD 1.
IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT Refer to release the auxiliary latch. 3. Slide the handle left corner of the grille. Go to the front of the vehicle to release the auxiliary latch located at the top center of the instrument panel. 2. Lift the hood until the lift cylinders hold it open. Inside the vehicle, pull the hood release handle located under the bottom left to the diesel supplement for diesel engine component locations. 371 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) Maintenance and Specifications OPENING THE HOOD 1.