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[DR23250( ALL)11/89]
If during normal operation the brake pedal
seems ªlowº, it may indicate the need for a
brake system inspection and/or service. You
should have your brakes checked as soon as
possible.
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[DR23300( ALL)02/95]
Occasional brake squeal during light to moderate
stops does not affect the function of the brake
system and is normal. However, if the squeal
becomes annoyingly loud or increases
significantly in frequency of occurrence, return
the vehicle to your dealer for inspection.
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[DR23400(BEF )11/89]
RWARNING
Modifications to the suspension spring
rates and/or vehicle ride height may
adversely affect vehicle stopping ability.
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[DR23500(BEF )07/92]
If Brakes Pull
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[DR23600(BEF )07/92]
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Check tire pressure
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[DR23700(BEF )07/92]
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Perform the self-adjustment procedure
described underIf Brakes Do Not Grip Well or
Pedal is ªLow.º
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[DR23800(BEF )05/95]
If pull occurs during the first 500 miles
(800 km), make 10 moderately fast stops from
40 mph (65 km/h) and then perform the
self-adjustment procedure above. It may be
necessary to repeat this operation to properly
seat new brake linings and pads.
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[DR24000( ALL)01/93]
Stopping Distances
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[DR24100( ALL)11/89]
Stopping distances vary with different loads and
driving conditions. Use caution when
encountering new conditions and acquaint
yourself with vehicle performance. Take full
advantage of engine braking power when
slowing down.
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[DR30301( ALL)01/93]
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GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
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[DR30310( ALL)06/92]
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GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)
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[DR30320( ALL)06/92]
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Maximum Trailer Weight Rating
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[DR30330( ALL)06/92]
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Maximum Trailer Weight
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[DR30340( ALL)06/92]
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Trailer Weight Range
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[DR30351( ALL)03/91]
Base Curb Weight
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[DR30401( ALL)03/94]
The Base Curb Weight is the weight of the
vehicle including fuel, coolants, lubricants,
emergency tools, spare wheel and tire. It also
includes any equipment that isstandardon that
model. It does not include passengers, cargo or
optional equipment installed by factory, dealer,
aftermarket supplier or customer.
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[DR30451( ALL)03/91]
Payload
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[DR30501( ALL)03/91]
Payload is the combined, maximum allowable
weight of cargo, occupants and optional
equipment that the truck is designed to carry. It
is Gross Vehicle Weight Rating minus the base
curb weight.
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[DR30550( ALL)03/91]
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
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[DR30601( ALL)03/91]
If you add base curb weight and the weight of a
load (including passengers, cargo and optional
equipment) being carried at a particular time,
you get the Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW).
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[DR30650( ALL)10/94]
It is important to remember that GVWis not a
limit or a specification.If an owner loads up a
vehicle and weighs it, that's the GVW at that
moment. If the owner piles on more of a load
and weighs it again, that becomes the
GVW...until such time as the vehicle is unloaded.
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[DR41266( F )05/95]
The driver SRS is designed to deploy in
moderate to severe frontal crashes where the
deceleration is of sufficient magnitude. The SRS
is designed to always activate in a frontal
collision equivalent to hitting a solid barrier
(such as a wall) at about 14 mph or more, or,
roughly speaking, a full frontal perpendicular
collision with a parked car or truck of similar
size at 28 mph (45 km/h) or more. However,
the air bag system also is designed so that it
may deploy within a range of 8 to 14 mph (13
to 23 km/h) into a solid barrier or
approximately 16 to 28 mph (25 to 45 km/h)
full frontal into a parked car or truck of similar
size. Careless or high speed driving while
plowing snow which results in vehicle
decelerations equivalent to or greater than the
air bag deployment thresholds described above,
can deploy the air bag. Such driving also
increases the risk that the driver may become
involved in an accident. Should this occur, the
SRS is designed to deploy and help reduce the
risk of injury to the driver.
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[DR41268( F )02/94]
When using the F-150 Regular Cab 4x4 for snow
removal, never modify or defeat the ªtripping
mechanismsº designed into the snow removal
equipment by its manufacturer. Doing so may
cause damage to the vehicle and the snow
removal equipment as well as possible SRS
deployment.
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[DR41270( F )06/94]
Commercial snow removal applications should
utilize F-350 Regular Cab 4x4 vehicles which are
much more conducive to the rigors of long
hours of plow operation.
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[DR41272( F )02/94]
As with all vehicles which contain an SRS
system, Ford recommends that you always
properly wear your safety belts and never
tamper with, disconnect, or deactivate the SRS.
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[RE02100( ALL)04/95]
4. Connect the other end of the second cable to
a good metallic surface on the engine or
frame of the disabled vehicle.
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[RE02200( ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Do not connect the end of the second
cable to the negative (-) terminal of the
battery to be jumped. A spark may cause
an explosion of the gases that surround
the battery.
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[RE02300( ALL)06/93]
one third page art:0020262-C
Attaching jumper cables
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[RE02500( ALL)03/95]
Jump-Starting
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[RE02600( ALL)03/95]
1. Make sure that the jumper cables are not in
the way of moving engine parts, then start
the booster vehicle. Run the engine at a
moderate speed.
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[RE02700( ALL)03/95]
2. Let the discharged battery charge for a few
minutes and then start the disabled vehicle.
It may take a couple of tries before the
vehicle starts. If the vehicle does not start
after several attempts, there may be a
different problem.
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[RE02800( ALL)03/95]
3. When both vehicles are running, let them
idle for a few minutes to charge the
discharged battery.
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[SV51456( ALL)05/95]
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance
Testing
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[SV51457( ALL)05/95]
In some localities it may become a legal
requirement to pass an
Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) test of the
On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) II system. If the
vehicle's powertrain system or its battery has
just been serviced, the OBD II system is reset to
a not ready for I/M testing condition. To
prepare for I/M testing, the law specifies a
ªneed for additional mixed city and highway
driving to complete the checkº of the OBD II
system. As soon as all of the OBD II system
checks are successfully completed, the OBD II
system is set to the ready condition. The amount
of driving required to reach the ready condition
varies with individual driving patterns. To
complete this requirement in the minimum
amount of time, refer to the OBD II Drive Cycle
defined below. If the vehicle owner cannot or
does not want to do the additional driving
required by law, a service center can perform
this drive cycle as it would any other type of
repair work.
[SV51458( ALL)05/95]
OBD II Drive Cycle
[SV51459( ALL)04/95]
The engine must be warmed up and at
operating temperature before proceeding with
the drive modes of the following OBD II Drive
Cycle.
[SV51461( ALL)04/95]
1. Start the engine. Drive or idle (in neutral)
the vehicle for 4 minutes.
[SV51463( ALL)04/95]
2. Idle the vehicle in drive (neutral for manual
transmission) for 40 seconds.
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[SV51465( ALL)05/95]
3. Accelerate the vehicle to 45 mph (72 km/h)
at 1/4 to 1/2 throttle for 10 seconds.
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[SV51467( ALL)05/95]
4. Drive the vehicle with a steady throttle at
45 mph (72 km/h) for 30 seconds.
[SV51469( ALL)04/95]
5. Idle the vehicle in drive (neutral for manual
transmissions) for 40 seconds.
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[SV51471( ALL)05/95]
6. Continue to drive the vehicle in city traffic at
speeds between 25 and 40 mph
(40-64 km/h) for 15 minutes. During the 15
minute drive cycle the following modes must
be achieved:
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[SV51473( ALL)05/95]
a. at least 5 stop and idle modes at 10
seconds each
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[SV51475( ALL)05/95]
b. acceleration from idles at 1/4 to 1/2
throttle position, and
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[SV51477( ALL)05/95]
c. choose 3 different speeds to do 1.5
minute steady state throttle drives.
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[SV51479( ALL)05/95]
7. Accelerate the vehicle up to between 45 and
60 mph (72-97 km/h). This should take
approximately 5 minutes.
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[SV51481( ALL)05/95]
8. Drive vehicle and hold the throttle steady at
the selected speed between 45 and 60 mph
(72-97 km/h) for approximately 5 minutes.
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[SV51483( ALL)05/95]
9. Drive the vehicle for 5 minutes at varying
speeds between 45 and 60 mph
(72-97 km/h).
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[SV51485( ALL)05/95]
10. Bring the vehicle back to idle. Idle in drive
for 40 seconds.
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[SV51487( ALL)05/95]
11. OBD II drive cycle has been completed.
Vehicle can be turned off when convenient.
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