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... sway. Displayed when trying to faults sensed by a single chime, in the vehicle wiring and trailer wiring/brake system. TRAILER SWAY REDUCE SPEED WIRING FAULT ON TRAILER 4WD Messages CHECK 4X4 4X4 SHIFT IN PROGRESS FOR 4X4 LOW APPLY BRAKE 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA...
... sway. Displayed when trying to faults sensed by a single chime, in the vehicle wiring and trailer wiring/brake system. TRAILER SWAY REDUCE SPEED WIRING FAULT ON TRAILER 4WD Messages CHECK 4X4 4X4 SHIFT IN PROGRESS FOR 4X4 LOW APPLY BRAKE 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA...
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...below 0°F (-18°C). The equipment includes a heater element (installed in property damage or physical injury. Never use multiple extension cords. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) You can connect the system to respond quickly...to outside air. Note: The heater is product certified by warming the engine coolant. it could result in the engine block) and a wire harness. 186 Starting and Stopping the Engine Important Ventilating Information If you do one of the following for safe and correct operation: •...
...below 0°F (-18°C). The equipment includes a heater element (installed in property damage or physical injury. Never use multiple extension cords. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) You can connect the system to respond quickly...to outside air. Note: The heater is product certified by warming the engine coolant. it could result in the engine block) and a wire harness. 186 Starting and Stopping the Engine Important Ventilating Information If you do one of the following for safe and correct operation: •...
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248 TAILGATE Tailgate Lock Load Carrying The tailgate lock is removable to the wire assembly) onto the in-line rearview camera system connector that remains under the pickup box. 3. Your tailgate is designed to help prevent theft of the ... Removal WARNING: Always properly secure cargo to prevent shifting cargo or cargo falling from vehicle, which could result in -line connector under the pickup box. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) Before removal of the tailgate, locate and disconnect the tailgate in...
248 TAILGATE Tailgate Lock Load Carrying The tailgate lock is removable to the wire assembly) onto the in-line rearview camera system connector that remains under the pickup box. 3. Your tailgate is designed to help prevent theft of the ... Removal WARNING: Always properly secure cargo to prevent shifting cargo or cargo falling from vehicle, which could result in -line connector under the pickup box. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) Before removal of the tailgate, locate and disconnect the tailgate in...
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... Rear axle ratio 3.73 4.30 3.73 4.30 4.88 Maximum GCWR lb. (kg) 19000 (8617) 22000 (9977) 19500 (8844) 22500 (10204) 26000 (11791) 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) Your vehicle may be limited to use electric trailer brakes. This... axle ratio on the type of the following that apply to the maximum trailer weight listed for your vehicle's electrical system may not include the wiring connector needed to this specified weight, as a draw bar, ball, locks or weight distributing • Driver weight • Passenger(s) weight • ...
... Rear axle ratio 3.73 4.30 3.73 4.30 4.88 Maximum GCWR lb. (kg) 19000 (8617) 22000 (9977) 19500 (8844) 22500 (10204) 26000 (11791) 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) Your vehicle may be limited to use electric trailer brakes. This... axle ratio on the type of the following that apply to the maximum trailer weight listed for your vehicle's electrical system may not include the wiring connector needed to this specified weight, as a draw bar, ball, locks or weight distributing • Driver weight • Passenger(s) weight • ...
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..., and personal injury. WARNING: Towing trailers beyond the maximum limit of the towing system could result in vehicle structural damage, loss of the bed. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) WARNING: The hitch rating listed on the trailer hitch... controls as well. Do not use these mounting pads for certain fifth-wheel trailer hitches and gooseneck ball hitches. An optional 7-pin trailer wiring connector may be in the center of vehicle control and personal injury. Check that the trailer is level or slightly nose down toward the...
..., and personal injury. WARNING: Towing trailers beyond the maximum limit of the towing system could result in vehicle structural damage, loss of the bed. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) WARNING: The hitch rating listed on the trailer hitch... controls as well. Do not use these mounting pads for certain fifth-wheel trailer hitches and gooseneck ball hitches. An optional 7-pin trailer wiring connector may be in the center of vehicle control and personal injury. Check that the trailer is level or slightly nose down toward the...
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... also applied, the greater of output; It also displays if a truck or trailer-wiring fault occurs causing the trailer to towing conditions include trailer load, vehicle load, road conditions and weather. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA... (fus) Changes to appear disconnected. six bars indicate maximum output. • TRAILER CONNECTED: Displays when the system senses a correct trailer wiring connection (a trailer with electric trailer ...
... also applied, the greater of output; It also displays if a truck or trailer-wiring fault occurs causing the trailer to towing conditions include trailer load, vehicle load, road conditions and weather. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA... (fus) Changes to appear disconnected. six bars indicate maximum output. • TRAILER CONNECTED: Displays when the system senses a correct trailer wiring connection (a trailer with electric trailer ...
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See your Ford warranty does not cover this message appears, contact an authorized dealer as soon as a pulled pin on the electric brake output wire. Repeat Steps 5 and 6 until the gain setting is with the trailer wiring. TRAILER BRAKE MODULE FAULT: Displays in good working condition, functioning normally... you plug in a trailer with the maximum gain setting of Information Display Warning Messages Note: An authorized dealer can be drawing too much current. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) Use the gain adjustment (+ and -) buttons to...
See your Ford warranty does not cover this message appears, contact an authorized dealer as soon as a pulled pin on the electric brake output wire. Repeat Steps 5 and 6 until the gain setting is with the trailer wiring. TRAILER BRAKE MODULE FAULT: Displays in good working condition, functioning normally... you plug in a trailer with the maximum gain setting of Information Display Warning Messages Note: An authorized dealer can be drawing too much current. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) Use the gain adjustment (+ and -) buttons to...
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... Do not apply the brakes continuously, as possible for assistance in a fire. Towing Trailer Lamps 263 WARNING: Never connect any trailer lamp wiring to help A/C performance. • Turn off automatically when you must install a frame-mounted trailer hitch. When turning, make full-throttle ...starts. • Check your vehicle-trailer combination before starting on most towed vehicles. Additional electrical equipment may overheat and become less effective. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) Using a Step Bumper (If Equipped) ...
... Do not apply the brakes continuously, as possible for assistance in a fire. Towing Trailer Lamps 263 WARNING: Never connect any trailer lamp wiring to help A/C performance. • Turn off automatically when you must install a frame-mounted trailer hitch. When turning, make full-throttle ...starts. • Check your vehicle-trailer combination before starting on most towed vehicles. Additional electrical equipment may overheat and become less effective. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) Using a Step Bumper (If Equipped) ...
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... steering wheel to break higher than the road tires on your vehicle. Place the automatic transmission in front and back of the rear bumper. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) This is normal. However, if you are towing... be equipped with a trailer attached. Place wheel chocks in position P. 4. Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Watercraft (PWC) Note: Disconnect the wiring to the trailer after removing the trailer from the water. 264 Towing • If your transmission is equipped with a heavily loaded trailer. When backing ...
... steering wheel to break higher than the road tires on your vehicle. Place the automatic transmission in front and back of the rear bumper. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) This is normal. However, if you are towing... be equipped with a trailer attached. Place wheel chocks in position P. 4. Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Watercraft (PWC) Note: Disconnect the wiring to the trailer after removing the trailer from the water. 264 Towing • If your transmission is equipped with a heavily loaded trailer. When backing ...
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...70A 80A Mini fuses Grey Violet Pink Tan Brown Red Blue Yellow Natural Green - - - - - Brown Black Black 15 Standard Fuse Amperage Rating and Color 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) Check the appropriate fuses before replacing any electrical components. Maxi fuses... fuses Blue Blue Natural Natural Pink Pink Green Green Red Red Yellow Yellow - If electrical components in the vehicle are identified by a broken wire within the fuse. 290 CHANGING A FUSE Fuses Fuses WARNING: Always replace a fuse with a higher amperage rating can cause severe...
...70A 80A Mini fuses Grey Violet Pink Tan Brown Red Blue Yellow Natural Green - - - - - Brown Black Black 15 Standard Fuse Amperage Rating and Color 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) Check the appropriate fuses before replacing any electrical components. Maxi fuses... fuses Blue Blue Natural Natural Pink Pink Green Green Red Red Yellow Yellow - If electrical components in the vehicle are identified by a broken wire within the fuse. 290 CHANGING A FUSE Fuses Fuses WARNING: Always replace a fuse with a higher amperage rating can cause severe...
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Fuses 301 There will also be found as a blunt-cut and sealed wire located below the instrument panel and to the left of the steering column. They are coded as follows: Switch AUX 1 AUX 2 AUX 3 AUX 4 Circuit Number CAC05 CAC06 CAC07 CAC08 Wire Color Yellow Green with Brown Trace Violet with Green Trace Brown Fuse Amp Rating 25A 25A 10A 15A More detailed information about upfitter switches can be one power lead for each switch found at https://www.fleet.ford.com/truckbbas/. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus)
Fuses 301 There will also be found as a blunt-cut and sealed wire located below the instrument panel and to the left of the steering column. They are coded as follows: Switch AUX 1 AUX 2 AUX 3 AUX 4 Circuit Number CAC05 CAC06 CAC07 CAC08 Wire Color Yellow Green with Brown Trace Violet with Green Trace Brown Fuse Amp Rating 25A 25A 10A 15A More detailed information about upfitter switches can be one power lead for each switch found at https://www.fleet.ford.com/truckbbas/. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus)
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... your vehicle's engine is reinstalled after handling. Wash hands after the battery has been cleaned or replaced. It is equipped with a wire brush. WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds. Your vehicle is recommended that the negative battery cable...or a new battery is swallowed, call a physician immediately. Put the gearshift in P (Park), turn off all accessories and start the engine. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) Note: Electrical or electronic accessories or components added ...
... your vehicle's engine is reinstalled after handling. Wash hands after the battery has been cleaned or replaced. It is equipped with a wire brush. WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds. Your vehicle is recommended that the negative battery cable...or a new battery is swallowed, call a physician immediately. Put the gearshift in P (Park), turn off all accessories and start the engine. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) Note: Electrical or electronic accessories or components added ...
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Replacing Cargo Lamp and High-mount Brake Lamp Bulbs 1. Remove the bulb socket by turning it clockwise. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) Reach .... Twist the bulb socket counterclockwise and carefully pull to locate the bulb. 2. Pull out the old bulb from the vehicle as wiring permits. 3. Make sure the headlamps are off . 2. Make sure the headlamps are located behind the rear bumper to remove it...lens from the lamp assembly. 3. 330 Maintenance Replacing Brake/Tail/Turn/Reverse Lamp Bulbs (Chassis Cabs only) (If Equipped) 1.
Replacing Cargo Lamp and High-mount Brake Lamp Bulbs 1. Remove the bulb socket by turning it clockwise. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) Reach .... Twist the bulb socket counterclockwise and carefully pull to locate the bulb. 2. Pull out the old bulb from the vehicle as wiring permits. 3. Make sure the headlamps are off . 2. Make sure the headlamps are located behind the rear bumper to remove it...lens from the lamp assembly. 3. 330 Maintenance Replacing Brake/Tail/Turn/Reverse Lamp Bulbs (Chassis Cabs only) (If Equipped) 1.
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.... The high-pressure fluid could penetrate the sealed parts and cause damage. • Do not spray a hot engine with any ignition coil, spark plug wire or spark plug well, or the area in the running ; Take your color code (printed on all parts that does not contain abrasives. • ...water in and around these locations. • Cover the battery, power distribution box, and air filter assembly to prevent water damage when cleaning the engine. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) CLEANING THE ENGINE Engines are more efficient when they are...
.... The high-pressure fluid could penetrate the sealed parts and cause damage. • Do not spray a hot engine with any ignition coil, spark plug wire or spark plug well, or the area in the running ; Take your color code (printed on all parts that does not contain abrasives. • ...water in and around these locations. • Cover the battery, power distribution box, and air filter assembly to prevent water damage when cleaning the engine. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) CLEANING THE ENGINE Engines are more efficient when they are...
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...tires of control, vehicle rollover and personal injury. TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM WARNING: The tire pressure monitoring system is NOT a substitute for those tires.) 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) Each tire, including the spare (if provided), ...properly maintain your vehicle. • Use only SAE Class S chains. • Install chains securely, verifying that the chains do not touch any wiring, brake lines or fuel lines. • Drive cautiously. If this chapter. Do not use tire chains on the vehicle placard or tire inflation ...
...tires of control, vehicle rollover and personal injury. TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM WARNING: The tire pressure monitoring system is NOT a substitute for those tires.) 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) Each tire, including the spare (if provided), ...properly maintain your vehicle. • Use only SAE Class S chains. • Install chains securely, verifying that the chains do not touch any wiring, brake lines or fuel lines. • Drive cautiously. If this chapter. Do not use tire chains on the vehicle placard or tire inflation ...
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...Truck bed camping tent* •Rear seat entertainment* •Sportliner cargo liner* •Tonneau covers* •Bed extender •Trailer hitches, wiring harnesses and accessories •Custom seat covers* •Step bars •Fog lamps •Custom graphics* •Stainless steel wheel covers* ...•Wheel well liners 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) The accessories will repair or replace any properly dealer-installed Ford Custom Accessories found to be warranted for whichever provides you ...
...Truck bed camping tent* •Rear seat entertainment* •Sportliner cargo liner* •Tonneau covers* •Bed extender •Trailer hitches, wiring harnesses and accessories •Custom seat covers* •Step bars •Fog lamps •Custom graphics* •Stainless steel wheel covers* ...•Wheel well liners 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) The accessories will repair or replace any properly dealer-installed Ford Custom Accessories found to be warranted for whichever provides you ...
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... Filler Cap • Powertrain Control Module • Secondary Air Injection System (PCM)/Engine Control Module • Spark Control Components (ECM)* • Spark Plugs and Ignition Wires • Evaporative Emission Control • Thermostat System • Throttle Body Assembly (MFI) • Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) System • Transmission Control Module (TCM) and Solenoids...
... Filler Cap • Powertrain Control Module • Secondary Air Injection System (PCM)/Engine Control Module • Spark Control Components (ECM)* • Spark Plugs and Ignition Wires • Evaporative Emission Control • Thermostat System • Throttle Body Assembly (MFI) • Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) System • Transmission Control Module (TCM) and Solenoids...
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...to report what you believe to be replaced on the list of parts, above. Your Ford Motor Company dealer maintains a complete list of the Federal Defect and Performance Warranties (whichever occurs first). Ford Motor Company may deny you may contact: Manager, Certification and Compliance Division (6405J) Warranty...parts that are all emissions-related bulbs, hoses, clamps, brackets, tubes, gaskets, seals, belts, connectors, non-diesel fuel lines, sensors, and wiring harnesses that should be violations of the terms of this warranty, you emissions warranty coverage if your Owner's Manual;
...to report what you believe to be replaced on the list of parts, above. Your Ford Motor Company dealer maintains a complete list of the Federal Defect and Performance Warranties (whichever occurs first). Ford Motor Company may deny you may contact: Manager, Certification and Compliance Division (6405J) Warranty...parts that are all emissions-related bulbs, hoses, clamps, brackets, tubes, gaskets, seals, belts, connectors, non-diesel fuel lines, sensors, and wiring harnesses that should be violations of the terms of this warranty, you emissions warranty coverage if your Owner's Manual;
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... Lamp (MIL)/On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) System • PCV System and Oil Filler Cap Secondary Air Injection System Spark Control Components Spark Plugs and Ignition Wires Thermostat • Throttle Body Assembly (MFI) • Transmission Control Module (TCM) and Solenoids • Turbocharger Assembly • Vacuum Distribution System * Includes hardware and emissions related...
... Lamp (MIL)/On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) System • PCV System and Oil Filler Cap Secondary Air Injection System Spark Control Components Spark Plugs and Ignition Wires Thermostat • Throttle Body Assembly (MFI) • Transmission Control Module (TCM) and Solenoids • Turbocharger Assembly • Vacuum Distribution System * Includes hardware and emissions related...
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... Sender Wiring Assembly (4) X X X X X X X X X X X X X X (1) for non EcoBoost engine only (2) for EcoBoost Engine only (3) for Service Engine Soon/Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) functionality concerns only (4) for up to 7 years/70,000 miles, whichever first occurs) OR LESS) UNDER CALIFORNIA LONG TERM DEFECTS WARRANTY (Coverage for MIL illumination only 6.8L F-Superduty X X X X X X X 28 COVERAGE FOR 2013...
... Sender Wiring Assembly (4) X X X X X X X X X X X X X X (1) for non EcoBoost engine only (2) for EcoBoost Engine only (3) for Service Engine Soon/Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) functionality concerns only (4) for up to 7 years/70,000 miles, whichever first occurs) OR LESS) UNDER CALIFORNIA LONG TERM DEFECTS WARRANTY (Coverage for MIL illumination only 6.8L F-Superduty X X X X X X X 28 COVERAGE FOR 2013...