Warranty Guide 5th Printing
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...; alterations or modifications of the vehicle, including the body, chassis, or components, after the vehicle leaves the control of Ford Motor Company, if the installed part fails or causes a Ford part to lift kits, oversized 12 For more information, see pages 17-31. Examples include, but not limited to exhaust and intake systems...
...; alterations or modifications of the vehicle, including the body, chassis, or components, after the vehicle leaves the control of Ford Motor Company, if the installed part fails or causes a Ford part to lift kits, oversized 12 For more information, see pages 17-31. Examples include, but not limited to exhaust and intake systems...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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...heavy off-road usage. Frequent inspection of your vehicle. Ford recommends that raise the center of gravity can affect the safety of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. "Aftermarket lift kits" could adversely affect the vehicle's handling characteristics, ...which could result in an increased risk of loss of your Owner's Guide for proper maintenance instructions and schedules. 23 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st...
...heavy off-road usage. Frequent inspection of your vehicle. Ford recommends that raise the center of gravity can affect the safety of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. "Aftermarket lift kits" could adversely affect the vehicle's handling characteristics, ...which could result in an increased risk of loss of your Owner's Guide for proper maintenance instructions and schedules. 23 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st...
Diesel Supplement 3rd Printing
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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. Maintenance and Specifications 2. Lift and hold the DEF container, without tipping, and insert the spout into the DEF filler port. 4A. 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. Maintenance and Specifications 2. Lift and hold the DEF container, without tipping, and insert the spout into the DEF filler port. 4A. While filling, the fluid level in the bottle will continually drop. 33 2012 Diesel (67l) Supplement, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Owner Guide 4th Printing
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... column. Driver Controls TILT/TELESCOPE STEERING WHEEL To adjust the steering wheel: 1. ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED) Lift the mirror cover to turn on -rod feature (if equipped) Rotate the visor towards the windshield. 99 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) Note: To stow the visor...
... column. Driver Controls TILT/TELESCOPE STEERING WHEEL To adjust the steering wheel: 1. ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED) Lift the mirror cover to turn on -rod feature (if equipped) Rotate the visor towards the windshield. 99 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) Note: To stow the visor...
Owner Guide 4th Printing
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... box and the bumper. Remove tailgate from horizontal. 8. Pull the yellow latch lever to the unlock position ( ) to the right. Lower the tailgate. 5. Lift tailgate to be equipped with a feature that allows easier entry into the truck bed. Disconnect cable. 6. To open the tailgate step: 1. To install, follow ...and see the latch lever in reverse order. 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) The yellow lever only needs to a 80-degree angle from its hinge...
... box and the bumper. Remove tailgate from horizontal. 8. Pull the yellow latch lever to the unlock position ( ) to the right. Lower the tailgate. 5. Lift tailgate to be equipped with a feature that allows easier entry into the truck bed. Disconnect cable. 6. To open the tailgate step: 1. To install, follow ...and see the latch lever in reverse order. 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) The yellow lever only needs to a 80-degree angle from its hinge...
Owner Guide 4th Printing
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Close the step panel, then lift and fully close the tailgate step: 1. Slide the latch at the bottom of falling: • Operate step only when the vehicle is on level surface. ... open the step panel to extend 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) Note: • Fully close and latch the tailgate step before use (e.g. Driver Controls 3. Rotate...
Close the step panel, then lift and fully close the tailgate step: 1. Slide the latch at the bottom of falling: • Operate step only when the vehicle is on level surface. ... open the step panel to extend 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) Note: • Fully close and latch the tailgate step before use (e.g. Driver Controls 3. Rotate...
Owner Guide 4th Printing
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Seating and Safety Restraints WARNING: The non-adjustable head restraint is occupied. 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. It should be installed properly. Front seat • Lift the track release bar to move the seat forward or rearward. 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)
Seating and Safety Restraints WARNING: The non-adjustable head restraint is occupied. 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. It should be installed properly. Front seat • Lift the track release bar to move the seat forward or rearward. 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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... seatback to return it to open the lid. The lid cannot be opened when the armrest is down . Lift up 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) Seating and Safety Restraints 20 percent... the armrest and gain access to open the storage bin. To gain access to the under-seat storage compartment (if equipped) in your seat cushion, lift the latch to the cupholders and seatback storage bin, press the button on the tab to the upright position.
... seatback to return it to open the lid. The lid cannot be opened when the armrest is down . Lift up 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) Seating and Safety Restraints 20 percent... the armrest and gain access to open the storage bin. To gain access to the under-seat storage compartment (if equipped) in your seat cushion, lift the latch to the cupholders and seatback storage bin, press the button on the tab to the upright position.
Owner Guide 4th Printing
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... position. Seating and Safety Restraints Folding Up the Rear Seats (SuperCab) 1. Rotate the seat cushion up until it locks into the vertical storage position. 166 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) Returning the Seat to the Seating Position WARNING: Make sure that cargo or any... to do so may prevent the seat from the storage position. 2. Folding the Rear Seat Back (Crew Cab) 1. Pull the control on the handle and lift up the Rear Seat Cushion 1.
... position. Seating and Safety Restraints Folding Up the Rear Seats (SuperCab) 1. Rotate the seat cushion up until it locks into the vertical storage position. 166 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) Returning the Seat to the Seating Position WARNING: Make sure that cargo or any... to do so may prevent the seat from the storage position. 2. Folding the Rear Seat Back (Crew Cab) 1. Pull the control on the handle and lift up the Rear Seat Cushion 1.
Owner Guide 4th Printing
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Lift up the lever and flip up the seat cushion to its original position, and that cargo or any objects are not trapped underneath the seat cushion before returning 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...
Lift up the lever and flip up the seat cushion to its original position, and that cargo or any objects are not trapped underneath the seat cushion before returning 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...
Owner Guide 4th Printing
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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) The passenger cannot protect the child from the storage tub. Use your seatback upright ... injury, make sure children sit where they can be properly restrained. 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) The passenger cannot protect the child from the storage tub. Use your seatback upright ... injury, make sure children sit where they can be properly restrained. Seating and Safety Restraints To remove the storage space divider, squeeze the sides and lift it from injury in a collision.
Owner Guide 4th Printing
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...low across the center of the chest. Booster seats may help provide a good shoulder belt fit. 211 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) A single loop can be... For example, the center loop can be used to the child seat manufacturer's instructions. They lift the child up so that vehicle lap/shoulder safety belts fit better. Keep your child safety ...the 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 this chapter. 4. Seating and Safety Restraints 3. Try ...
...low across the center of the chest. Booster seats may help provide a good shoulder belt fit. 211 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) A single loop can be... For example, the center loop can be used to the child seat manufacturer's instructions. They lift the child up so that vehicle lap/shoulder safety belts fit better. Keep your child safety ...the 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 this chapter. 4. Seating and Safety Restraints 3. Try ...
Owner Guide 4th Printing
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.... Shimmy is a severe vibration and oscillation in the road that your tires to the Ford recommended inflation pressure even if it is located 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...gauges may result from significant under-inflation of the tires, improper tires (load range, size, or type), or vehicle modifications such as lift-kits. Ford recommends the use of a digital or dial-type tire pressure gauge rather than the maximum inflation pressure information found on the B-Pillar or...
.... Shimmy is a severe vibration and oscillation in the road that your tires to the Ford recommended inflation pressure even if it is located 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...gauges may result from significant under-inflation of the tires, improper tires (load range, size, or type), or vehicle modifications such as lift-kits. Ford recommends the use of a digital or dial-type tire pressure gauge rather than the maximum inflation pressure information found on the B-Pillar or...
Owner Guide 4th Printing
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... other vehicles for stopping. If your vehicle is subjected to heavy off-road usage. 314 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) Keep speeds...steer in slippery conditions that require tire cables, then it more likely the vehicle will roll over as lift kits or stabilizer bars) or by using one of the lower gears. Use a "squeeze" technique, ...push on the operation of the anti-lock brake system. Refer to the Brakes section of this reason, Ford Motor Company strongly recommends that caution be used with any vehicle equipped with a Four Wheel Anti-Lock Brake ...
... other vehicles for stopping. If your vehicle is subjected to heavy off-road usage. 314 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) Keep speeds...steer in slippery conditions that require tire cables, then it more likely the vehicle will roll over as lift kits or stabilizer bars) or by using one of the lower gears. Use a "squeeze" technique, ...push on the operation of the anti-lock brake system. Refer to the Brakes section of this reason, Ford Motor Company strongly recommends that caution be used with any vehicle equipped with a Four Wheel Anti-Lock Brake ...
Owner Guide 4th Printing
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Ford Super Duty Vehicles are approved for trucks). Wet brakes do not stop the vehicle as quickly as a stationary (including split shaft capability) or mobile power source, within limits and operating guidelines detailed in the Ford Truck Body Builders Layout Book, found at www.fleet.ford.com/truckbbas, and ... installer, having the most knowledge of the hubs (for use as dry brakes. 315 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) Once through the Ford Truck Body Builders Advisory Service. PTO applications draw auxiliary horsepower from the powertrain, often while...
Ford Super Duty Vehicles are approved for trucks). Wet brakes do not stop the vehicle as quickly as a stationary (including split shaft capability) or mobile power source, within limits and operating guidelines detailed in the Ford Truck Body Builders Layout Book, found at www.fleet.ford.com/truckbbas, and ... installer, having the most knowledge of the hubs (for use as dry brakes. 315 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) Once through the Ford Truck Body Builders Advisory Service. PTO applications draw auxiliary horsepower from the powertrain, often while...
Owner Guide 4th Printing
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Lift the spare tire on the spare tire tether) to attach the tether end to the winch retainer prior to raising to remove the lug nut ... the jack handle assembly. 4. Remove the retainer through the bumper hole and into the installed position. 9. Use the lug wrench to the installed position. 336 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) Use the attached fastener strap (on end to the jack handle (B). 3. If not replacing...
Lift the spare tire on the spare tire tether) to attach the tether end to the winch retainer prior to raising to remove the lug nut ... the jack handle assembly. 4. Remove the retainer through the bumper hole and into the installed position. 9. Use the lug wrench to the installed position. 336 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) Use the attached fastener strap (on end to the jack handle (B). 3. If not replacing...
Owner Guide 4th Printing
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.... 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) Use an up-and-down motion with a pressure release valve that prevents lifting loads which exceed the jack's rated capacity. 15. If replacing the outboard wheel, the...
.... 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) Use an up-and-down motion with a pressure release valve that prevents lifting loads which exceed the jack's rated capacity. 15. If replacing the outboard wheel, the...
Owner Guide 4th Printing
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... the ground using flatbed equipment with all the wheels off the ground. However, a wheel lift may be towed with a wheel lift or flatbed equipment. On 4x2 vehicles, it is acceptable to have your roadside assistance service provider. Ford Motor Company has not approved a slingbelt towing procedure. It is recommended that your vehicle be... position prior to towing. • On manual-shift transfer case vehicles, the front wheel hub locks are in the FREE position prior to towing. 351 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus)
... the ground using flatbed equipment with all the wheels off the ground. However, a wheel lift may be towed with a wheel lift or flatbed equipment. On 4x2 vehicles, it is acceptable to have your roadside assistance service provider. Ford Motor Company has not approved a slingbelt towing procedure. It is recommended that your vehicle be... position prior to towing. • On manual-shift transfer case vehicles, the front wheel hub locks are in the FREE position prior to towing. 351 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus)
Owner Guide 4th Printing
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... for your vehicle (regardless of transmission powertrain configuration) can be removed prior to using a wheel lift wrecker. Note: On Dual Rear Wheel (DRW) vehicles, an outer rear wheel must be flat..., or flatbed transport vehicle) your vehicle. If the vehicle is 50 miles (80 km). 352 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) Note: Towing a 4x2... forward direction. • Place the transmission in excess of 35 mph (56 km/h) may occur. Ford Motor Company produces a towing manual for all wheels on the ground for specific instructions if you cannot ...
... for your vehicle (regardless of transmission powertrain configuration) can be removed prior to using a wheel lift wrecker. Note: On Dual Rear Wheel (DRW) vehicles, an outer rear wheel must be flat..., or flatbed transport vehicle) your vehicle. If the vehicle is 50 miles (80 km). 352 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) Note: Towing a 4x2... forward direction. • Place the transmission in excess of 35 mph (56 km/h) may occur. Ford Motor Company produces a towing manual for all wheels on the ground for specific instructions if you cannot ...
Owner Guide 4th Printing
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Go to the front of the vehicle to release the auxiliary latch. 3. Lift the hood until the lift cylinders hold it open. Slide the handle left corner of the grille. IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT Refer 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. Inside the vehicle, pull the hood release handle located under the bottom left to release the auxiliary latch located at the top center of the instrument panel. 2.
Go to the front of the vehicle to release the auxiliary latch. 3. Lift the hood until the lift cylinders hold it open. Slide the handle left corner of the grille. IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT Refer 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. Inside the vehicle, pull the hood release handle located under the bottom left to release the auxiliary latch located at the top center of the instrument panel. 2.