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Table of Contents
Introduction
CONGRATULATIONS
SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION
Warning symbols in this guide
Warning symbols on your vehicle
Protecting the environment
PERCHLORATE MATERIAL
SPECIAL NOTICES
New Truck Limited Warranty
Special instructions
Service Data Recording
Event Data Recording
Cell phone use
FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION REGULATION
ENTERING, EXITING AND/OR CLIMBING ON THIS VEHICLE
Vehicle Inspection Guide
VEHICLE INSPECTION INFORMATION
Transmission
Instrument Cluster
WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES
GAUGES
Entertainment Systems
AUDIO SYSTEMS
AM/FM Stereo (if equipped)
AM/FM Stereo/CD (if equipped)
GENERAL AUDIO INFORMATION
Climate Controls
HEATER ONLY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
Operating tips
MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM(IF EQUIPPED)
Operating tips
Lights
HEADLAMP CONTROL
Fog lamps
High beams/Flash-to-pass
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) (if equipped)
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL
AIMING THE HEADLAMPS
Checking headlamp aim
Adjusting the headlamp aim
TURN SIGNAL CONTROL
INTERIOR LAMPS
EXTERIOR BULBS
Bulb inspection
Using the right bulbs
Bulb replacement
Dome lamp - Type A
Dome lamp - Type B
Replacing headlamp and fog lamp bulbs
Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal lamps
Replacing front clearance and identification lamp bulbs
Replacing brake/tail/rear turn signal/back-up/license plate lamp bulbs
Driver Controls
WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER CONTROLS
TILT/TELESCOPE STEERING
POWER WINDOWS (IF EQUIPPED)
One-touch down driverâs window
Window lock (if equipped)
EXTERIOR MIRRORS
SPEED CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)
To turn speed control on
To turn speed control off
To set a speed
To set a higher set speed
To set a lower set speed
To disengage speed control
To return to a previously set speed
Locks and Security
KEYS
POWER DOOR LOCKS (IF EQUIPPED)
Manually locking the vehicle without the key
REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
Unlocking the doors
Locking the doors
Sounding a panic alarm
Replacing the battery
Replacing lost remote entry transmitters
Seating and Safety Restraints
SEATING
40/20/40 split bench seat
SAFETY RESTRAINTS
Safety restraints precautions
Combination lap and shoulder belts
Lap belts
Vehicle sensitive retractor
Front safety belt height adjustment
Safety belt extension assembly
Safety belt maintenance
Safety belt warning light and indicator chime
Conditions of operation
SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN
Important child restraint precautions
SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN
Child and infant or child safety seats
Installing child safety seats with combination lap and shoulder belts
Installing child safety seats in the lap belt seating positions
Child booster seats
When children should use booster seats
Types of booster seats
The importance of shoulder belts
Driving
STARTING
Positions of the ignition
Starting the engine
Cold weather operation
Hot weather operation
Restarting after running out of fuel
GENERAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Backing up/Electric back-up alarm
Parking your vehicle
Driving through water
ENGINE IDLE SHUTDOWN (IF EQUIPPED)
BRAKES
If brakes do not grip well
Hydraulic brake booster system (HydroBoost)
Parking brake
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS)
ABS warning lamp
Using ABS
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Brake-shift interlock
Understanding the shift positions of the 5âspeed automatic transmission
If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow
VEHICLE USED AS A STATIONARY POWER SOURCE
REAR AXLE INFORMATION
Gross axle weight
Axle conversions
VEHICLE LOADING
TRAILER TOWING
Preparing to tow
Hitches
Safety chains
Trailer brakes
Trailer lamps
Driving while you tow
Servicing after towing
Trailer towing tips
Roadside Emergencies
GETTING ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
Using roadside assistance
HAZARD FLASHER
FUSING
Power distribution box (PDB)
Relays
CHANGING A FLAT TIRE, IF EQUIPPED WITH THE OPTIONAL SPARE TIRE
JUMP STARTING
Preparing your vehicle
Connecting the jumper cables
Jump starting
Removing the jumper cables
WRECKER TOWING
EMERGENCY TOWING
Tow hooks
Customer Assistance
GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED
At home
Away from home
Additional assistance
IN CALIFORNIA (U.S. ONLY)
GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U.S AND CANADA
ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNERâS LITERATURE
Obtaining a French ownerâs guide
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY)
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (CANADA ONLY)
Cleaning
WASHING THE EXTERIOR
WAXING
PAINT CHIPS
ALUMINUM WHEELS AND COVERS
ENGINE
PLASTIC (NON-PAINTED) EXTERIOR PARTS
WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADES
INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CLUSTER LENS
INTERIOR TRIM
INTERIOR
UNDERBODY
FORD AND LINCOLN MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS
Maintenance and Specifications
GENERAL SERVICING GUIDELINES AND PRECAUTIONS
Servicing guidelines
Supporting your vehicle for service
Air conditioning system checks
Front axle - general service information
Toe-in setting - general inspection
Rear axle - general inspection
Brake system - general inspection
General inspection and adjustment
Fluid level
Fluid precautions
Brake lines, hoses and fittings
Parking brake
TILTING/LOWERING THE CAB
Tilting
Lowering
WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID
CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES
ENGINE OIL
Checking the engine oil
Engine oil and filter recommendations
BATTERY
ENGINE COOLANT
Checking engine coolant
Adding engine coolant
Recycled engine coolant
Engine coolant capacities and part numbers
Severe climates
FUEL FILTER/WATER SEPARATOR
Draining the fuel filter/water separator
Fuel filter replacement
FUEL INFORMATION
Important safety precautions
Refueling
Choosing the right fuel
Fuel quality
Running out of fuel
FUEL CONSUMPTION IMPROVEMENT MEASURES
Essentials of good fuel economy
Measuring techniques
Filling the tank
Calculating fuel economy
Driving style â good driving and fuel economy habits
Habits
Conditions
DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER (DPF)
Diesel particulate filter regeneration
Parked regeneration procedure
To discontinue parked regeneration
Diesel particulate filter maintenance and service
Exhaust outlet assembly
NOISE EMISSIONS â EXTERIOR
STEERING - GENERAL INSPECTION
Tightening steering column joint bolts
Power steering
POWER STEERING FLUID
BRAKE FLUID
TRANSMISSION FLUID
Checking automatic transmission fluid
Low fluid level
Correct fluid level
High fluid level
Adjusting automatic transmission fluid levels
AIR FILTER REPLACEMENT
Air filter restriction gauge
ENGINE AND SUBSYSTEM MAINTENANCE
Catalytic converter
Air induction system
CHASSIS-MOUNTED CHARGE AIR COOLER
Air intake piping inspection
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM INSPECTIONS
Accessory feed connections
SUSPENSION INSPECTION
U-BOLT NUT TORQUE
Spring U-bolt checks
FRAME AND TOW HOOKS
DRIVESHAFT SHAFT
REAR AXLE LUBRICANT
WHEELS
General
Wheel bearings
Normal maintenance
Installation, tightening and alignment
Wheel mounting
Disc wheel with flange nuts (hub-piloted)
Aluminum rear disc wheel with flange nuts (hub-piloted)
Proper torque
Wheel lug nut torque
Changing wheel types
Tire rotation
TIRE INFORMATION
Inflation
Checking inflation
Under inflation
Inspection
Loads
Matching
Wheel and tire balancing
Wear
Use of tire chains
Tire inflation information
LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE INTERVALS
LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS
REFILL CAPACITIES
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN)
Scheduled Maintenance Guide
GENERAL MAINTENANCE INFORMATION
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE
Authorized dealer maintenance
Oils, Fluids and Flushing
OWNER MAINTENANCE
FACTORY AUTHORIZED SYSTEMS CHECKS
EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEM
Emissions control system(s) laws
NOISE EMISSIONS WARRANTY, PROHIBITED TAMPERING ACTS AND MAINTENANCE
Tampering with noise control system prohibited
MAINTENANCE
EMISSIONS INFORMATION LABEL
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE SERVICES
GENERAL MAINTENANCE SERVICES
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE GUIDE
NORMAL SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE AND LOG
SPECIAL OPERATING CONDITIONS
MOTORCRAFT PREMIUM GOLD COOLANT CHANGE RECORD
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Table of Contents
1
Introduction
4
CONGRATULATIONS
4
SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION
4
Warning symbols in this guide
4
Warning symbols on your vehicle
4
Protecting the environment
5
PERCHLORATE MATERIAL
5
SPECIAL NOTICES
5
New Truck Limited Warranty
5
Special instructions
5
Service Data Recording
5
Event Data Recording
6
Cell phone use
6
FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION REGULATION
10
ENTERING, EXITING AND/OR CLIMBING ON THIS VEHICLE
10
Vehicle Inspection Guide
11
VEHICLE INSPECTION INFORMATION
11
Transmission
17
Instrument Cluster
18
WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES
18
GAUGES
23
Entertainment Systems
26
AUDIO SYSTEMS
26
AM/FM Stereo (if equipped)
26
AM/FM Stereo/CD (if equipped)
28
GENERAL AUDIO INFORMATION
31
31
Climate Controls
33
HEATER ONLY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
33
Operating tips
34
MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM(IF EQUIPPED)
35
Operating tips
36
Lights
37
HEADLAMP CONTROL
37
Fog lamps
37
High beams/Flash-to-pass
37
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) (if equipped)
37
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL
38
AIMING THE HEADLAMPS
38
Checking headlamp aim
39
Adjusting the headlamp aim
41
TURN SIGNAL CONTROL
43
INTERIOR LAMPS
43
EXTERIOR BULBS
44
Bulb inspection
44
Using the right bulbs
44
Bulb replacement
44
Dome lamp - Type A
44
Dome lamp - Type B
45
Replacing headlamp and fog lamp bulbs
45
Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal lamps
48
Replacing front clearance and identification lamp bulbs
49
Replacing brake/tail/rear turn signal/back-up/license plate lamp bulbs
49
Driver Controls
50
WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER CONTROLS
50
TILT/TELESCOPE STEERING
50
POWER WINDOWS (IF EQUIPPED)
50
One-touch down driverâs window
51
Window lock (if equipped)
51
EXTERIOR MIRRORS
52
SPEED CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)
52
To turn speed control on
52
To turn speed control off
53
To set a speed
53
To set a higher set speed
54
To set a lower set speed
54
To disengage speed control
54
To return to a previously set speed
55
Locks and Security
56
KEYS
56
POWER DOOR LOCKS (IF EQUIPPED)
56
Manually locking the vehicle without the key
56
REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
56
Unlocking the doors
57
Locking the doors
57
Sounding a panic alarm
57
Replacing the battery
57
Replacing lost remote entry transmitters
58
Seating and Safety Restraints
59
SEATING
59
40/20/40 split bench seat
59
SAFETY RESTRAINTS
60
Safety restraints precautions
60
Combination lap and shoulder belts
61
Lap belts
62
Vehicle sensitive retractor
63
Front safety belt height adjustment
63
Safety belt extension assembly
63
Safety belt maintenance
64
Safety belt warning light and indicator chime
64
Conditions of operation
64
SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN
65
Important child restraint precautions
65
SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN
68
Child and infant or child safety seats
68
Installing child safety seats with combination lap and shoulder belts
69
Installing child safety seats in the lap belt seating positions
70
Child booster seats
71
When children should use booster seats
71
Types of booster seats
72
The importance of shoulder belts
75
Driving
76
STARTING
76
Positions of the ignition
76
Starting the engine
76
Cold weather operation
77
Hot weather operation
78
Restarting after running out of fuel
78
GENERAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
78
Backing up/Electric back-up alarm
79
Parking your vehicle
79
Driving through water
79
ENGINE IDLE SHUTDOWN (IF EQUIPPED)
80
BRAKES
80
If brakes do not grip well
81
Hydraulic brake booster system (HydroBoost)
81
Parking brake
82
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS)
82
ABS warning lamp
83
Using ABS
83
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
83
Brake-shift interlock
83
Understanding the shift positions of the 5âspeed automatic transmission
86
If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow
89
VEHICLE USED AS A STATIONARY POWER SOURCE
89
REAR AXLE INFORMATION
90
Gross axle weight
90
Axle conversions
90
VEHICLE LOADING
90
TRAILER TOWING
93
Preparing to tow
94
Hitches
94
Safety chains
94
Trailer brakes
94
Trailer lamps
94
Driving while you tow
95
Servicing after towing
95
Trailer towing tips
95
Roadside Emergencies
96
GETTING ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
96
Using roadside assistance
96
HAZARD FLASHER
96
FUSING
96
Power distribution box (PDB)
97
Relays
101
CHANGING A FLAT TIRE, IF EQUIPPED WITH THE OPTIONAL SPARE TIRE
104
JUMP STARTING
104
Preparing your vehicle
104
Connecting the jumper cables
105
Jump starting
106
Removing the jumper cables
107
WRECKER TOWING
109
EMERGENCY TOWING
110
Tow hooks
110
Customer Assistance
111
GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED
111
At home
111
Away from home
111
Additional assistance
112
IN CALIFORNIA (U.S. ONLY)
112
GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U.S AND CANADA
113
ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNERâS LITERATURE
114
Obtaining a French ownerâs guide
114
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY)
115
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (CANADA ONLY)
115
Cleaning
116
WASHING THE EXTERIOR
116
WAXING
116
PAINT CHIPS
117
ALUMINUM WHEELS AND COVERS
117
ENGINE
117
PLASTIC (NON-PAINTED) EXTERIOR PARTS
118
WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADES
118
INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CLUSTER LENS
119
INTERIOR TRIM
119
INTERIOR
120
UNDERBODY
120
FORD AND LINCOLN MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS
120
Maintenance and Specifications
122
GENERAL SERVICING GUIDELINES AND PRECAUTIONS
122
Servicing guidelines
122
Supporting your vehicle for service
123
Air conditioning system checks
124
Front axle - general service information
124
Toe-in setting - general inspection
124
Rear axle - general inspection
125
Brake system - general inspection
125
General inspection and adjustment
126
Fluid level
126
Fluid precautions
126
Brake lines, hoses and fittings
127
Parking brake
127
TILTING/LOWERING THE CAB
127
Tilting
128
Lowering
128
WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID
129
CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES
129
ENGINE OIL
130
Checking the engine oil
130
Engine oil and filter recommendations
131
BATTERY
133
ENGINE COOLANT
134
Checking engine coolant
134
Adding engine coolant
135
Recycled engine coolant
138
Engine coolant capacities and part numbers
138
Severe climates
138
FUEL FILTER/WATER SEPARATOR
139
Draining the fuel filter/water separator
139
Fuel filter replacement
140
FUEL INFORMATION
141
Important safety precautions
141
Refueling
143
Choosing the right fuel
143
Fuel quality
144
Running out of fuel
145
FUEL CONSUMPTION IMPROVEMENT MEASURES
145
Essentials of good fuel economy
146
Measuring techniques
146
Filling the tank
146
Calculating fuel economy
147
Driving style â good driving and fuel economy habits
147
Habits
147
Conditions
148
DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER (DPF)
148
Diesel particulate filter regeneration
148
Parked regeneration procedure
150
To discontinue parked regeneration
150
Diesel particulate filter maintenance and service
151
Exhaust outlet assembly
151
NOISE EMISSIONS â EXTERIOR
152
STEERING - GENERAL INSPECTION
153
Tightening steering column joint bolts
153
Power steering
153
POWER STEERING FLUID
154
BRAKE FLUID
154
TRANSMISSION FLUID
155
Checking automatic transmission fluid
155
Low fluid level
156
Correct fluid level
156
High fluid level
157
Adjusting automatic transmission fluid levels
157
AIR FILTER REPLACEMENT
159
Air filter restriction gauge
159
ENGINE AND SUBSYSTEM MAINTENANCE
160
Catalytic converter
160
Air induction system
161
CHASSIS-MOUNTED CHARGE AIR COOLER
161
Air intake piping inspection
161
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM INSPECTIONS
162
Accessory feed connections
162
SUSPENSION INSPECTION
162
U-BOLT NUT TORQUE
163
Spring U-bolt checks
163
FRAME AND TOW HOOKS
163
DRIVESHAFT SHAFT
163
REAR AXLE LUBRICANT
163
WHEELS
164
General
164
Wheel bearings
164
Normal maintenance
164
Installation, tightening and alignment
165
Wheel mounting
166
Disc wheel with flange nuts (hub-piloted)
166
Aluminum rear disc wheel with flange nuts (hub-piloted)
167
Proper torque
168
Wheel lug nut torque
168
Changing wheel types
168
Tire rotation
169
TIRE INFORMATION
170
Inflation
170
Checking inflation
171
Under inflation
171
Inspection
172
Loads
172
Matching
172
Wheel and tire balancing
173
Wear
173
Use of tire chains
175
Tire inflation information
175
LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE INTERVALS
176
LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS
177
REFILL CAPACITIES
182
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN)
183
Scheduled Maintenance Guide
184
GENERAL MAINTENANCE INFORMATION
184
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE
184
Authorized dealer maintenance
185
Oils, Fluids and Flushing
185
OWNER MAINTENANCE
185
FACTORY AUTHORIZED SYSTEMS CHECKS
185
EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEM
186
Emissions control system(s) laws
187
NOISE EMISSIONS WARRANTY, PROHIBITED TAMPERING ACTS AND MAINTENANCE
187
Tampering with noise control system prohibited
187
MAINTENANCE
189
EMISSIONS INFORMATION LABEL
189
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE SERVICES
189
GENERAL MAINTENANCE SERVICES
189
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE GUIDE
192
NORMAL SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE AND LOG
195
SPECIAL OPERATING CONDITIONS
201
MOTORCRAFT PREMIUM GOLD COOLANT CHANGE RECORD
205
Index
207
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