1996 FORD F250 Owners Manual

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Engine Compartment
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Your vehicle has one of the following types of
engines:
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A 4.9 Liter EFI, I-6 engine, or
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A 5.0 Liter EFI, V-8 engine, or
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A 5.8 Liter EFI, V-8 engine, or
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A 7.5 Liter EFI, V-8 engine.
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NOTE: Read the7.3L Diesel Engine Owner
Guide Supplementfor information
regarding correct service points for
your diesel-powered vehicle.
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The following pages show diagrams of each
engine type and where to find items that you
should regularly service.
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4.9L engine compartment service points
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5.0L/5.8L engine compartment service points
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7.5 EFI engine compartment service points
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Cleaning the Engine
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A clean engine is more efficient because a
buildup of grease and dirt acts as an insulator,
keeping the engine warmer than usual.
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Extreme care must be used if a power washer
is used to clean the engine. The high pressure
fluid could penetrate sealed parts and
assemblies causing damage or malfunctions.
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In order to avoid possible cracking of the
engine block or fuel injection pump, do not
spray a hot engine or injection pump with
cold water.
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The alternator, distributor and air intake must
be covered. Covering these components will
help prevent water damage.
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Never wash or rinse the engine while it is
running. Water getting into the engine may
cause internal damage.
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Filling the Fuel Tank
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Fuel filler door
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Fuel filler door
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Opening the Fuel Filler Door
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To open the fuel filler door of your vehicle, just
insert your finger in the divot and pull the door
open all the way.
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Removing the fuel cap
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The proper instructions for removing the fuel
cap are as follows:
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Unscrew the fuel cap by exerting pressure on
the plastic lock bar and rotating the fuel cap
counterclockwise.
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Turn the fuel cap 1/2 to 3/4 of a turn until a
hissing sound is heard. Wait until the hissing
sound stops and then continue rotating
counterclockwise to remove the fuel cap.
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Make sure that you follow the above fuel cap
removal instructions and use caution. Such
caution will minimize the possibility of fuel
spraying during removal of the fuel cap.
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To replace and secure the fuel cap; place it in
position and rotate it clockwise until it clicks
(ratchets). Doing so will not damage or break
the fuel cap. The ratcheting mechanism allows
the fuel cap to be sealed without overtightening.
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312 [SV06975( ALL)05/95]If you lose the fuel cap, replace it with an
authorized Motorcraft or equivalent part.
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If you do not use the proper fuel cap, the
pressure in the fuel tank can damage the
fuel system or cause it to work improperly
in a collision.
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NOTE: If you replace your fuel cap with an
aftermarket fuel filler cap, the customer
warranty may be void for any damage
to the fuel tank and/or fuel system.
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RWARNING
If the fuel cap is venting vapor or if you
hear a hissing sound, wait until it stops
before completely removing the cap.
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A venting fuel tank is not an abnormal
condition. It may be caused by:
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Too volatile a fuel for the weather conditions.
The service stations sometimes sell winter
grade fuel in the summer.
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Pulling a heavy load on hot days, or at high
altitudes.
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Extended periods of idling with the engine
RPM increased above the normal idle range.
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Parking vehicle in full sunlight for extended
periods on extremely hot days.
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Choosing the Right Fuel
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NOTE: Read the7.3L Diesel Engine Owner
Guide Supplementfor information
regarding correct fuel requirements for
your diesel-powered vehicle.
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Use only UNLEADED FUEL in your vehicle.
Using leaded fuel is prohibited by federal law.
Your warranty may not apply if your vehicle is
damaged because you used the wrong fuel.
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Vehicle inspection programs may detect
misfueling. Under these circumstances, you may
be required by law to make costly repairs at
your own expense.
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Octane recommendations
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Your vehicle is designed to use regular
unleaded fuel with an octane rating of 87.In
most cases, it is not necessary to use a fuel with
an octane rating higher than 87. At service
stations, the octane rating is displayed on a label
on the pumps.
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Typical octane rating label
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In some parts of the country, ªregularº grade
fuels are sold with octane ratings of 86 or even
less, especially in high altitude areas. We
recommend that you do not use these fuels.
Always use a fuel with an octane rating of 87,
even if it is sold as a ªmidgradeº or ªpremium.º
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