1996 FORD F150 ignition

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[ST08210(B F )03/95]
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Fuel pump shut-off switch location
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[ST08250( F )02/95]
NOTE: Refer to theMotorhome Class A
Chassis Owner Guidefor information
regarding the fuel pump shut-off
switch for your motorhome chassis.
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[ST08260( ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
If you see or smell fuel, do not reset the
switch or try to start your vehicle. Have
all the passengers get out of the vehicle
and call the local fire department or a
towing service.
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[ST08270( ALL)03/95]
If your engine cranks but does not start after a
collision or substantial jolt:
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[ST08280( ALL)04/95]
1. Turn the ignition key to the OFF position.
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[ST08290( ALL)03/95]
2. Check under the vehicle for leaking fuel.
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[ST08300( ALL)03/95]
3. If you do not see or smell fuel, push the red
reset button down. If the button is already
set, you may have a different mechanical
problem.
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[ST08310(BEF )03/95]
4. Turn the ignition key to the ON position for
a few seconds, then turn it to the OFF
position.
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[LG03000( ALL)06/94]
The Mechanical Cluster
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[LG03100( ALL)06/93]
The following warning lights and gauges are on
the mechanical cluster. All of the warning lights
and gauges alert you to possible problems with
your vehicle. Some of the lights listed are
optional. The following sections detail what each
of these indicators means.
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[LG03200( ALL)03/95]
Brake System Warning Light
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[LG03350( EF )06/92]
The red warning light for the brakes can show
three things Ð that either the parking brake is
not fully released, that the brake fluid level is
low in the master cylinder reservoir or the
vacuum pressure is low on diesel engine
vehicles. If the fluid level is low, the brake
system should be checked by a qualified service
technician.
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[LG03400( ALL)05/94]
This light comes on when you turn the ignition
key to START to verify that the indicator bulb is
working. If the light stays on or comes on after
you have released the parking brake fully, have
the hydraulic brake system serviced.
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[LG03500( ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
The BRAKE light indicates that the brakes
may not be working properly. Have the
brakes checked immediately.
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[LG03600( ALL)11/89]
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Brake warning light symbols
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[LG03800(BEF )02/95]
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
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[LG03925(BEF )03/03]
To check theamberABS brake warning light
turn the ignition key to ON. The ABS brake
warning light should glow momentarily.
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[LG03950(BEF )06/94]
NOTE: If it does not glow momentarily, have
your vehicle's electrical system checked
immediately.
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[LG03985(BEF )07/94]
NOTE: If the ABS brake warning light begins
to flash in a repeatable flash sequence,
check the rear anti-lock system
continuous power fuse and brake lights
for proper operation.
[LG04050(BEF )05/95]
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Anti-lock warning light symbol
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[LG04100(BEF )05/95]
RWARNING
If the anti-lock brake system warning
light remains on or comes on while
driving, have the braking system checked
by a qualified service technician as soon
as possible.
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[LG04125(BEF )05/95]
NOTE: If a fault occurs in the anti-lock
system, and the brake warning light is
not lit, the anti-lock system is disabled
but normal brake function remains
operational.
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[LG04150(BEF )02/95]
Safety Belt Warning Light and Chime
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[LG04301(BEF )03/95]
This warning light and chime remind you to
fasten your safety belt. The following conditions
will take place:
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[LG04325(BEF )03/95]
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If the safety belt is not buckled when the key
is turned to the ON position, the light comes
on for 1 to 2 minutes and the chime sounds
for 4 to 8 seconds.
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[LG04351(BEF )02/95]
q
If the safety belt is buckled while the light is
on and the chime is sounding, both the light
and chime turn off.
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[LG04365(BEF )05/95]
q
If the safety belt is buckled before the
ignition is turned to the ON position, neither
the light nor the chime will come on.
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[LG04400( ALL)10/92]
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Safety belt warning light symbol
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[LG04500( ALL)03/95]
Check Engine Warning Light
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[LG04525( ALL)05/95]
The Powertrain On-Board Diagnostic II (OBD II)
system consists of the hardware and software
necessary to monitor the operation of the
powertrain. The OBD II system is designed to
check the function of the vehicle's powertrain
control system during normal operation. If an
emission problem is detected, the Check Engine
Warning Light (in the cluster) is turned on.
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[LG04550( ALL)05/95]
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Check engine warning light symbol
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[LG04575( ALL)05/95]
Modification or additions to the vehicle may
cause incorrect operation of the OBD II system.
Additions such as burglar alarms, cellular
phones, and CB radios must be carefully
installed. Do not install these devices by tapping
into or running wires close to powertrain control
system wires or components.
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[LG04600( ALL)05/95]
The light comes on briefly when you turn the
ignition key toON, but it should turn off when
the engine starts. If the light does not come on
when you turn the ignition toONor if it comes
on and stays on when you are driving, have
your vehicle serviced as soon as possible. This
indicates a possible problem with one of the
vehicle's emission control systems. You do not
need to have your vehicle towed in.
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[LG04625( ALL)05/95]
If the light turns on and off at one (1) second
intervals while you are driving the vehicle, it
means that the engine is misfiring. If this
condition persists, damage could occur to the
engine or catalytic convertor. Have your vehicle
serviced at the first opportunity. You do not
need to have your vehicle towed in.
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[LG04650( ALL)05/95]
If the light turns on and off on rare occasions
while you are driving, it means that a
malfunction occurred and the condition corrected
itself.
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[LG04750( ALL)05/95]
After completing the three consecutive warm up
cycles and on the fourth engine start up, the
Check Engine Warning Light should turn off. If
the light does not go off after the fourth engine
restart, have your vehicle serviced by your
dealer or a qualified technician.
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[LG05900( ALL)01/95]
Charging System Light
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[LG06000( ALL)03/95]
This light, shown as a battery symbol on your
cluster, indicates that your battery is not being
charged and that you need to have the electrical
system checked.
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[LG06050( ALL)03/91]
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The charging system light
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[LG06100( ALL)05/95]
This light comes on every time you turn the
ignition to the ON or START position (engine
off). The light should go off when the engine
starts and the alternator begins to charge.
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[LG06300(B FM)01/95]
If the light stays on or comes on when the
engine is running, have the electrical system
checked as soon as possible.
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[LG06305(BEF )06/93]
Supplemental Air Bag Readiness Light and
Tone Generator
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[LG06310(BEF )06/93]
This light illuminates for six seconds when the
ignition is turned to the ON position. If the light
fails to illuminate, continues to flash, remains on,
or if a series of five beeps is heard, have the
system serviced as soon as possible.
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one inch art:0000653-CSupplemental air bag readiness light
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[LG06400( ALL)05/94]
Battery Voltage Gauge (Voltmeter)
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[LG06601( ALL)05/94]
This gauge shows you the battery voltage when
the ignition key is in the ON position.
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[LG06700( ALL)11/89]
If you are running electrical accessories (when
the engine is off, or idling at a low speed), the
pointer may move toward the lower end of the
normal band. If it stays outside the normal band
area, have your vehicle's electrical system
checked as soon as it is safely possible.
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[LG06701( ALL)05/95]
If the battery is operating under cold weather
conditions, the pointer may indicate in the upper
range of the NORMAL band while the battery is
charging. If you are running electrical accessories
with the engine off or idling at a low speed, or
the battery is not fully charged, the pointer may
move toward the lower end of the NORMAL
band.
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[LG06750( ALL)05/94]
If it stays outside the NORMAL band, have your
vehicle's electrical system checked as soon as it
is safely possible.
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[LG06900(B F )03/93]
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Battery voltage gauge
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[LG08900( ALL)01/95]
High Beam Light
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[LG09001( ALL)03/95]
This light comes on when the headlamps are
turned on high beam or when you flash the
lights.
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[LG09025( ALL)11/89]
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High beam indicator light
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[LG09300(BEF )03/95]
ªHeadlamps Onº Alert Chime
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[LG09400(BEF )03/95]
This chime will sound if you open the door
while the headlamps or parklamps are on.
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[LG09500( ALL)01/95]
Fuel Gauge
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[LG09700( ALL)06/93]
The fuel gauge displays approximately how
much fuel is in the fuel tank only when the
ignition switch is ON.
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[LG09860( ALL)06/93]
The fuel gauge indicator may vary slightly when
the vehicle is in motion.
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[LG09875( ALL)08/93]
With ignition switch OFF, the fuel gauge
indicator may drift from the ignition switch ON
position.
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[LG10125(B F )06/93]
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Fuel gauge
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