1996 FORD SUPER DUTY instrument cluster

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[SR12200(BEF )05/95]
The air bag system uses a readiness light and a
tone to indicate the condition of the system. The
readiness light is in the instrument cluster. When
you turn the ignition to the ON position, this
light will illuminate for approximately six (6)
seconds and then turn off. This indicates that the
system is operating normally.NOTE:
Maintenance of the air bag system is not
required.
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[SR12300(BEF )05/95]
A problem with the system is indicated by one
or more of the following: the readiness light will
either flash or stay lit, or it will not light, or a
group of five beeps will be heard.
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[SR12360(BEF )04/95]
RWARNING
If any of these things happen, even
intermittently, have the air bag system
serviced at your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury
dealer immediately.
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[SR12400(BEF )03/95]
Tone generator
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[SR12500(BEF )03/95]
The air bag readiness light indicates the air bag
system condition. However, a series of five sets
of five beeps will be heard only if the readiness
light does not work and there is a problem with
the air bag system. This also means that the Air
Bag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) is in
need of service. The tone pattern will repeat
(five sets of five beeps) periodically until the
problem and light are repaired. Unless serviced,
the Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System may
not function properly in the event of a collision.
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[SR12600(BEF )05/95]
RWARNING
Do not attempt to service, repair, or
modify the Air Bag Supplemental
Restraint System or its fuses. See your
Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer.
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Warning Lights and
Gauges
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[LG00400( ALL)01/95]
The instrument panel (dashboard) on your
vehicle is divided into several different sections.
The illustrations on the following pages show
the major parts of the instrument panel that are
described in this chapter. Some items shown
may not be on all vehicles.
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[LG00500(B F )02/95]
Your vehicle has one of the following clusters:
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[LG00600(B F )11/89]
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A mechanical cluster
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[LG00700(B F )11/89]
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A mechanical cluster with tachometer
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[LG00900(B F )12/89]
If you are not sure which cluster your vehicle
has, check the diagrams on the following pages
of this section.
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[IP00490( F )06/92]
full page art:0020027-G
Instrument Panel, Controls and Mechanical Cluster with
Tachometer
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Steering Column Controls
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[SC00400( ALL)01/95]
The controls on the steering column and wheel
are designed to give you easy access to the
controls while you are driving.
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[SC00500( ALL)01/95]
The Turn Signal Lever
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[SC00600( ALL)01/95]
You can use the turn signal lever on the left side
of the steering column to:
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[SC00700( ALL)03/95]
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operate the turn signals and cornering lamps
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[SC00800(BEF )01/95]
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turn the high beams on/off
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[SC00900(BEF )01/95]
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flash the lights
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[SC01000(BEF )01/95]
q
turn the windshield wipers and washer
on/off
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[SC01100( ALL)01/95]
Turn Signals
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[SC01200( ALL)03/95]
Move the lever up to signal a right turn. Move
it down to signal a left turn. The corresponding
indicator light in the instrument cluster will
flash.
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[SC01400( ALL)03/95]
If the turn signal stays on after you turn, move
the lever back to the center (off) position.
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[DR16370(B F )06/94]
4x4 system indicator lights
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[DR16401(B F )06/94]
A 4x4 light and a LOW RANGE light are
located at the lower right of the instrument
cluster.
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[DR16430(B F )06/94]
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2H position Ð Neither the 4X4 or the LOW
RANGE lights are lit.
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[DR16460(B F )06/94]
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4H position Ð Only the 4x4 light is lit.
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[DR16490(B F )06/94]
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N position Ð Neither the 4x4 or LOW
RANGE lights are lit.
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[DR16520(B F )06/94]
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4L position Ð Both the 4x4 and the LOW
RANGE lights are lit.
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[DR16550(B F )03/91]
Lever Operated System With Automatic
Locking Hubs
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[DR16580(B F )06/94]
To shift from 2H to 4H:
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[DR16610(B F )02/92]
Stop the vehicle and move the transfer case shift
lever straight back to the 4H position, the
automatic locking hubs will engage when the
vehicle is driven. When the automatic locking
hubs are engaged, shifts between 2H and 4H
may take place at any speed.
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[DR16620(B F )02/92]
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The automatic locking hubs may disengage in
2H if the vehicle's direction is momentarily
reversed, or the vehicle is allowed to roll
slightly in the opposite direction. If a
grinding noise occurs when shifting from 2H
to 4H while the vehicle is moving, one or
both of the automatic locking hubs have been
disengaged and the transfer case shift lever
should be switched back to the 2H position.
To shift back into 4H, stop the vehicle and
move the transfer case shift lever straight
back to the 4H position.
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[DR17490(B F )12/91]
NOTE: Dash mounted four wheel drive
indicator lights are off when your
vehicle is in neutral.
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[DR17540(B F )01/95]
To shift from N (Neutral) to either 4H or 4L,
stop the vehicle and engage the parking brake.
Place the automatic transmission into N
(Neutral) or depress the clutch on manual
transmission vehicles. Push the transfer case shift
lever to the desired position. If it is difficult to
shift into either 4H or 4L, it may be necessary to
let the vehicle roll slightly and/or turn off the
engine (particularly on vehicles equipped with
automatic transmissions).
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[DR17570(B F )06/94]
4x4 SYSTEMS-TOUCH DRIVE
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[DR17601(B F )06/94]
The Touch Drive 4x4 system functions in three
modes. In Two Wheel Drive mode, power is
delivered only to the rear axle at normal road
speed. The 4H position provides four-wheel
drive with power delivered to the front and rear
axles for increased traction. The 4L position
provides four-wheel drive with power delivered
to the front and rear axles when the above
average power is required at reduced speeds.
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[DR17630(B F )06/94]
Four wheel drive operation (4x4 or 4x4 LOW
RANGE) on dry pavement is not recommended.
Operating the vehicle in four-wheel drive on dry
pavement will increase noise, vibration, tire
wear, decrease fuel economy, and make
four-wheel drive disengagement difficult for the
transfer case.
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[DR17660(B F )06/94]
Touch Drive system indicator lights
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[DR17690(B F )03/91]
A 4x4 indicator light and a LOW RANGE
indicator light are located at the lower right of
the instrument cluster. In addition, two small
amber lights are located near the Touch Drive
system buttons. The amber light to the left of the
4x4 button will light up at the same time as the
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[DR17960(B F )06/94]
Ð The initial shift from two-wheel drive to 4x4
while the vehicle is moving can cause some
momentary clunk and ratcheting sounds. This is
the front drivetrain coming up to speed and the
automatic locking hubs engaging and is not a
cause for concern.
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[DR17990(B F )12/91]
Ð Because of possible damage to powertrain
components, never shift from Two-Wheel Drive
to 4x4 with the rear wheels slipping.
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[DR18020(B F )06/94]
To shift from 4x4 to Two-Wheel Drive:
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[DR18050(B F )06/94]
Push the 4x4 button; the 4x4 lamp on the
instrument cluster will go out indicating the
vehicle is in Two-Wheel Drive. This can be done
at any speed. To disengage the automatic
locking hubs, operate the vehicle in Two-Wheel
Drive in the opposite direction for approximately
10 feet (3 meters) in a straight line.
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[DR18080(B F )06/94]
For example:
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[DR18110(B F )06/94]
If you were driving the vehicle forward in
4x4, the automatic locking hubs will
disengage the next time the vehicle is driven
in reverse in Two-Wheel Drive for
approximately 10 feet (3 meters) in a straight
line.
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[DR18140(B F )06/94]
If you were driving the vehicle in reverse in
4x4, the automatic locking hubs will
disengage the next time the vehicle is driven
forward in Two-Wheel Drive for
approximately 10 feet (3 meters) in a straight
line.
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[DR18170(B F )01/95]
Operating in two-wheel drive mode with the
hubs locked increases fuel consumption, noise,
vibration, and wear. For prolonged two-wheel
drive operation on dry pavement, disengagement
of the automatic locking hubs, which is not
required for two-wheel drive operation, stops all
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[DR21900(BEF )10/94]
Rear Drum Brakes
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[DR22000(BEF )03/95]
The rear drum brakes are self-adjusting.
Automatic adjustment occurs when the brakes
are applied while ªbacking up.º If normal
operation does not include much backing, adjust
the brakes when they seem ªlow,º using the
procedure underIf Brakes Do Not Grip Well or
Pedal is Lowin this chapter.
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[DR22025( F )03/91]
Rear Disc Brakes (F-Super Duty and
F-Series Stripped Chassis Only)
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[DR22050( EFM)04/95]
The rear disc brakes are self-adjusting. They do
not require service other than periodic
lubrication of the caliper slide rails and
inspection for pad wear.
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[DR22100( ALL)11/89]
Hydraulic Power Brakes
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[DR22200(BEF )08/94]
The hydraulic brake system is made up of two
independent hydraulic circuits. One hydraulic
circuit supplies fluid to the front disc brakes and
the other hydraulic circuit supplies fluid to the
rear drum brakes. These two circuits are
supplied by a common hydraulic brake fluid
reservoir, with a fluid level sensor.
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[DR22300( ALL)11/89]
The brake light in the instrument cluster will
light for low brake fluid in the common brake
fluid reservoir.
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[DR22400( ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
An increase in pedal travel will result in
reduced braking capability. The brake
system should be checked immediately.
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