1996 FORD F150 automatic transmission

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[DR25501( ALL)02/95]
Wheel Spin
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[DR25550( ALL)11/92]
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Extreme acceleration can cause the rear
wheels to spin, perhaps resulting in reduced
steering control.
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[DR25601( ALL)05/90]
If the wheels spin during vehicle start-up, shift
to a different gear:
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[DR25750(B F )03/93]
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Automatic Overdrive 4R7OW: use 2 (Second)
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[DR25800( ALL)03/93]
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Electronic 4-Speed Automatic Transmission
E4OD: use 2 (Second)
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[DR25950(B F )05/90]
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Mazda R2 5-Speed Overdrive Manual: use 2
(Second)
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[DR26001( F )01/93]
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4-Speed Manual: use 3 (Third)
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[DR26050( EF )05/90]
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3-Speed Automatic (C6): use 2 (Second)
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[DR26201( F )01/89]
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Heavy Duty ZF S5-42 5-Speed Manual with
Overdrive (Unloaded): use 3 (Third)
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[DR26250( F )01/89]
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Heavy Duty ZF S5-42 5-Speed Manual with
Overdrive (loaded): use 2 (Second)
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[DR26301( ALL)01/89]
Move forward slowly and evenly. If this does
not work, try rocking the vehicle.
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[DR26401(B F )05/91]
For 4x4 vehicles, engage 4WD, and try to drive
away.
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[DR26550( ALL)05/90]
High Speed Driving
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[DR26575( ALL)05/95]
Ford Motor Company recommends obeying
posted speed limits.
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[DR26601( ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Driving too fast for conditions creates the
possibility of loss of vehicle control.
Driving at very high speeds for extended
periods of time may result in damage to
vehicle components.
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[DR26625(BEF )12/91]
Speed limiter
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[DR26652(BEF )03/94]
All models are equipped with an electronic
engine control system (EEC) which limits the
maximum engine speed and thus road speed in
top gear. Vehicle operation is normal since the
controlled maximum speed is above posted
highway speeds in North America.
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[DR26701( ALL)01/95]
Driving in Bad Weather
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[DR26750( ALL)01/95]
Slippery roads
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[DR26801( ALL)03/95]
Drive cautiously on wet or snowy roads:
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[DR26850( ALL)03/95]
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Do not quickly move the steering wheel
unless necessary.
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[DR26901( ALL)01/95]
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Drive slower than you normally would.
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[DR26951( ALL)01/95]
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Give your vehicle more distance to stop.
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[DR27025( ALL)07/94]
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To stop on ice, shift to Neutral below 10 mph
(16 km/h) and gently pump brakes. (Except
with 4WAL)
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[DR27050( ALL)02/93]
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Consider using one of the lower gears.
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[DR27101(B F )05/91]
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For 4x4 vehicles, engage 4WD, and try to
drive slowly away.
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[DR27150(B F )05/95]
RWARNING
To avoid losing control on slippery roads,
do not downshift into Low with the
automatic transmission when moving
faster than 20 mph (32 km/h). Do not
downshift into First with the manual
transmission when moving faster than
5 mph (8 km/h).
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[DR34980( FM)06/94]
Automatic Transmissions
[DR35000( F )05/95]
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[DR38540( ALL)01/95]
If you use the speed control while you are
towing on very long, steep grades, the speed
control may shut off.
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[DR38700( ALL)03/94]
If your vehicle is equipped with an Electronic
4-Speed Automatic (E4OD or 4R70W)
transmission, operate in Overdrive. Refer to the
automatic transmission operation earlier in this
chapter.
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[DR38800( ALL)10/94]
When descending a steep grade with a trailer,
operate in Drive rather than Overdrive. If
additional braking is needed, shift the automatic
transmission gearshift into 2 (Second) gear or 1
(Low).
[DR38810(B F )05/95]
If your vehicle is equipped with a manual
5-speed transmission, operate in 4th gear.
Overdrive (5th) gear should not be used when
towing.
[DR38811(B F )05/95]
If additional braking is needed when descending
a steep grade with a trailer, downshift the
transmission into 3rd gear.
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[DR38925( ALL)01/95]
Servicing your vehicle if you tow
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[DR38950( ALL)08/93]
If you tow a trailer for a long distance, your
vehicle will need to be serviced more frequently
than usual. Refer to theMaintenance Schedule and
Recordbooklet for additional information.
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[DR39000( ALL)01/93]
Trailer towing tips
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[DR39100( ALL)11/89]
Before starting on a trip, practice turning,
stopping and backing in an area away from
heavy traffic. Get to know the ªfeelº of the
vehicle/trailer combination.
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[DR39200( ALL)05/90]
Practice backing up. Back up very slowly, with
someone outside at the rear of your trailer to
guide you. Place your hand at the bottom of the
steering wheel and move it in the direction you
want the rear of the trailer to swing. Slight
movement of the steering wheel results in a
much larger movement of the rear of the trailer.
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[DR40300(B F )03/91]
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For automatic transmissions Ð apply the
parking brake by pressing the service brake
pedal down firmly with your right foot while
applying the parking brake pedal with your
left foot.
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[DR40400(B F )08/94]
For manual transmissions Ð apply the
service brake and shift into N (Neutral) while
still maintaining pressure on the service
brake pedal. Set the parking brake fully.
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[DR40500(B F )12/91]
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Shift an automatic transmission into P (Park).
Put the gearshift of a manual transmission in
Reverse. If your vehicle is equipped with
four-wheel drive make sure the transfer case
is not in Neutral.
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[DR40600( ALL)01/93]
To start, after being parked on a grade:
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[DR40700( ALL)11/89]
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Apply the foot service brakes and hold
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[DR40800( ALL)11/89]
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Start the engine
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[DR40900( ALL)11/89]
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Shift transmission into gear and release the
parking brake
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[DR41000( ALL)11/89]
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Release the foot service brakes and move the
vehicle uphill to free the wheel chocks
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[DR41100( ALL)11/89]
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Apply the foot service brakes and hold while
another person retrieves the chocks.
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[DR41260(B F )02/92]
Snowplowing
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[DR41262( F )02/94]
Snow plowing with your air bag equipped
vehicle
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[DR41264( F )02/94]
The F-150 Regular Cab 4x4 is equipped with
safety belts and a driver-side air bag
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS). Ford has
evaluated the SRS on an F-150 Regular Cab 4x4
in various snow removal applications. The
results of the tests indicated an appropriately
equipped F-150 Regular Cab 4x4 and its SRS are
compatible with low speed, personal use snow
removal.
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[RE13500( F )01/89]
When the truck is ordered with a spare wheel
only (no tire), it is stowed with a wood spacer
in the usual spare tire location. Remove the
wood spacer before installing the spare tire and
wheel.
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[RE13600( F )01/89]
After the spare tire and wheel are stowed, adjust
the driver side channel ball end bolt and the
eyebolt as necessary until the tire cannot be
moved by hand pressure.
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[RE15100(BEF )05/95]
RWARNING
Make sure the spare tire and jacking
equipment are stowed and secured in the
proper storage location.
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[RE15200( ALL)03/95]
Preparing to Change the Tire
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[RE15250( ALL)12/91]
NOTE: To lift your vehicle by other than the
front or rear jacking points, be sure to
use only hoist adapters with a wide
contact surface.
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[RE15300(B F )03/91]
1. Make sure that your vehicle will not move
or roll. If you have an automatic
transmission, put the gearshift in Park. If
you have a manual transmission, put the
gearshift in Reverse. Set the parking brake
and block the wheel that is diagonally
opposite the tire that you are changing.
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[RE15335(B F )12/91]
NOTE: Make sure the ignition is in the OFF
position.
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[RE15350(B F )06/94]
If you have a four-wheel drive vehicles with
manual locking hubs, put transfer case lever in
2H, 4H, or 4L.
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[RE15375(B F )05/95]
When one of the back wheels is off the ground,
the transmission alone will not prevent the
vehicle from moving or slipping off the jack,
even if the vehicle is in P (Park) or 1 (First). To
prevent the vehicle from moving when you
change a tire, be sure the parking brake is set,
then block the wheel (both directions) that is
diagonally opposite (other side and end of the
vehicle) to the tire that is being changed.
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[RE15400(B F )05/95]
RWARNING
If the vehicle slips off the jack, you or
someone else could be seriously injured.
[RE15435(B F )05/95]
When the transfer case is in the N (Neutral)
position, the engine and transmission are
disconnected from the rest of the driveline.
Therefore, the vehicle is free to roll even if the
automatic transmission is in P (Park) or the
manual transmission is in gear.
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[RE15440(B F )05/95]
RWARNING
Do not leave the vehicle unattended with
the transfer case in the N (Neutral)
position. Always set the parking brake
fully and turn off the ignition when
leaving the vehicle.
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[RE26300(B F )06/94]
Towing Four-Wheel Drive Vehicles With a
Lever-Operated Transfer Case
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[RE26400(B F )06/94]
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Place transmission gearshift (automatic or
manual) in N (Neutral).
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[RE26425(B F )06/94]
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Lock steering wheel straight ahead if vehicle
is to be towed with rear wheels off the
ground.
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[RE26450(B F )12/89]
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Set manual locking hubs in FREE position or
disengage the automatic locking hubs by
shifting the transfer case to 2H and drive the
vehicle in the opposite direction for a
minimum of 10 feet (3 meters) in a straight
line.
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[RE26475(B F )06/94]
NOTE: Confirm by observation that the front
driveshaft is not rotating prior to
towing with the rear wheels off the
ground.
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[RE26500(B F )06/94]
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Place transfer case in N (Neutral).
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[RE26615(B F )03/91]
NOTE: The transfer case neutral setting is
located between 4H and 4L. In order to
place the transfer case in neutral, first
place the lever in the 4H position, then
push down (toward the ground) on the
shift knob and at the same time pull
slightly rearward until the lever is
between the 4H and 4L position. With
the ignition in the on position, both
4x4 and LOW RANGE indicator lights
will be off when the transfer case is in
neutral. These lights will also be off
when the transfer case is in the 2H
position.
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