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[LG04662( F )05/95]
NOTE: If your light truck is equipped with
dual fuel tanks, the ªCHECK ENGINEº
light may come on if fuel is restricted
to the engine or if the fuel flow is
momentarily disru FORD F150 1996 10.G Owners Manual 70
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[LG04662( F )05/95]
NOTE: If your light truck is equipped with
dual fuel tanks, the ªCHECK ENGINEº
light may come on if fuel is restricted
to the engine or if the fuel flow is
momentarily disru](/manual-img/11/5014/w960_5014-71.png)
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[LG04662( F )05/95]
NOTE: If your light truck is equipped with
dual fuel tanks, the ªCHECK ENGINEº
light may come on if fuel is restricted
to the engine or if the fuel flow is
momentarily disrupted because of an
empty fuel tank before you switched to
the auxiliary fuel tank. This condition
is normal and the light should go off
after full fuel flow is restored.
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[LG04675( ALL)05/95]
An example of a condition which corrects itself
occurs when an engine running out of fuel
begins to misfire. In this case, the Check Engine
Warning Light may turn on and will then set a
Diagnostic Trouble Code indicating that the
engine was misfiring while the last of the fuel
was being consumed. After refueling, the Check
Engine Warning Light will turn off after the
vehicle has completed three consecutive warm
up cycles without a misfire condition occurring.
A warm up cycle consists of engine start from a
cold condition (engine at ambient temperature)
and running until the engine reaches normal
operating temperature.
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[LG04700( ALL)05/95]
On the fourth engine start up, the Check Engine
Warning Light will turn off as soon as the
engine begins to crank. It is not necessary to
have the engine serviced.
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[LG04725( ALL)05/95]
Under certain conditions, the Check Engine
Warning Light may come on if the fuel cap is
not properly installed. If the Check Engine
Warning Light comes on and you suspect that
the fuel cap is not properly installed, pull off the
road as soon as it is safely possible and turn off
the engine. Remove and replace the fuel cap,
making sure it is properly seated.
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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 th FORD F150 1996 10.G Owners Manual 71
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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 th](/manual-img/11/5014/w960_5014-72.png)
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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]
one inch art:0020777-A
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.
*
[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)
*
[LG06601( ALL)05/94]
This gauge shows you the battery volt FORD F150 1996 10.G Owners Manual 72 [LG06320(B F )05/95]
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 volt](/manual-img/11/5014/w960_5014-73.png)
72 [LG06320(B F )05/95]
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.
*
[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]
one inch art:0020537-B
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.
*
[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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Tachometer (If equipped)
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[LG13300(B F )05/95]
The tachometer will show you the engines
speed measured in revolutions per minute
(RPM).
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[LG13400(B F )05/95]
The tachomete FORD F150 1996 10.G Owners Manual 78
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[LG13200(B F )05/95]
Tachometer (If equipped)
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[LG13300(B F )05/95]
The tachometer will show you the engines
speed measured in revolutions per minute
(RPM).
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[LG13400(B F )05/95]
The tachomete](/manual-img/11/5014/w960_5014-79.png)
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[LG13200(B F )05/95]
Tachometer (If equipped)
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[LG13300(B F )05/95]
The tachometer will show you the engine's
speed measured in revolutions per minute
(RPM).
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[LG13400(B F )05/95]
The tachometer may move slightly when the key
is placed in the ACC or ON position, with the
engine off. This is normal and does not affect
the performance of the tachometer when the
engine is running.
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[LG13525(B F )05/95]
Some vehicles are equipped with an engine
speed (RPM) limiting device contained within
the Powertrain Control Module (PCM). The
purpose of this device is to maintain peak
engine speed (RPM) below a specified limit. This
feature is only evident on automatic transmission
vehicles when shifting manually (1, 2, D) and on
all manual transmission units. (Engine speed
limits may vary based on engine displacement).
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[LG13550(B F )05/95]
If you are experiencing an ªengine cut-outº
condition at high speeds, it may be the result of
this limiting device. It is a normal condition and
can be avoided by reducing vehicle/engine
speed.
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[LG13665(B F )05/95]
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Tachometer
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The Interior and Exterior Lights
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[IP16900( ALL)01/95]
Turning On the Exterior Lights
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[IP17000( ALL)02/95]
To turn on your headlamps, parking lamps,
marker lamps, and tail lamps, use the headlamp
switch to the left of the steering column.
*
[IP17100( ALL)06/94]
1. Pull the headlamp control knob toward you
to the first position. Parking lamps, tail
lamps and marker lamps are now on.
*
[IP17200( ALL)06/94]
2. Pull the headlamp control knob toward you
to the outer position. Headlamps are now on
in addition to the above.
*
[IP17250(BEF )02/95]
3. Rotate the knob when it is in an on position
to brighten or dim the instrument panel
lamps. Rotate fully counterclockwise to
operate courtesy and cargo lamps.
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[IP17260(B FM)10/92]
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Headlamp switch
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Cleaning the Exterior Lamps
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Do not use dry paper towel, chemical solvents
or abrasive cleaners to clean the lamps, as these
may cause scratches or cr FORD F150 1996 10.G Owners Manual 90 %
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Cleaning the Exterior Lamps
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[IP17500(BEF )05/95]
Do not use dry paper towel, chemical solvents
or abrasive cleaners to clean the lamps, as these
may cause scratches or cr](/manual-img/11/5014/w960_5014-91.png)
90 %
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[IP17400(BEF )05/95]
Cleaning the Exterior Lamps
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[IP17500(BEF )05/95]
Do not use dry paper towel, chemical solvents
or abrasive cleaners to clean the lamps, as these
may cause scratches or crack the lamps.
%*
[IP17715( F )04/95]
Fog Lamps (If equipped)
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[IP17735( F )06/92]
The fog lamps rocker switch is located on the
instrument panel to the right of the steering
column.
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[IP17755( F )06/92]
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Fog lamp switch
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[IP17760( F )02/93]
The fog lamps act as a supplement to the low
beam headlamps under limited visibility
conditions such as rain, snow, dust or fog and
operate only when the low beam headlamps are
on.
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[IP17770( F )02/93]
To maximize fog lamp bulb life it is
recommended that the fog lamp switch be
turned off after each use prior to turning off the
headlamps.
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[IP17780( F )06/94]
q
To turn the fog lamps on, push the ON side
of the rocker switch. An indicator light will
glow when the lamps are on.
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[IP17790( F )06/94]
q
To turn off, push the OFF side of the switch.
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[IP17815( ALL)01/95]
Daytime Running Light System
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[IP17820( ALL)03/95]
(Canadian vehicles only)
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[IP17830( ALL)03/95]
The Daytime Running Light (DRL) system turns
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Daytime Running Light System
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[IP17820( ALL)03/95]
(Canadian vehicles only)
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[IP17830( ALL)03/95]
The Daytime Running Light (DRL) system turns
the high beam headlamps on, w](/manual-img/11/5014/w960_5014-92.png)
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[IP17815( ALL)01/95]
Daytime Running Light System
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[IP17820( ALL)03/95]
(Canadian vehicles only)
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[IP17830( ALL)03/95]
The Daytime Running Light (DRL) system turns
the high beam headlamps on, with a reduced
light output, when:
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[IP17835( ALL)03/95]
q
The headlamp system is in the OFF position,
and
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[IP17840( ALL)03/95]
q
The vehicle is running, and
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[IP17850( ALL)01/95]
q
The vehicle has a fully released parking
brake.
*
[IP17875( ALL)01/95]
NOTE: You may notice that the lights flicker
when the vehicle is turned on or off.
This is a normal condition.
*
[IP17890(BEF )05/95]
RWARNING
The Daytime Running Light (DRL) system
will not illuminate the tail lamps and
parking lamps. Turn on your headlamps
at dusk. Failure to do so may result in a
collision.
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[IP17900(BEF )03/95]
Lighting Up the Instrument Panel and the
Interior of Your Vehicle
*
[IP18000(BEF )03/95]
The instrument panel lights can be turned on by
pulling the headlamp switch toward you to
either the first or outer position. You can
brighten or dim the instrument panel lights by
rotating the headlamp switch knob.
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