1997 FORD F250 Owners Manual

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[MC39775(FM)04/96]
Instructions for maintenance and service of the
noise control system have been included in the
Maintenance Schedule and Recordbooklet and in
the ªGeneral Maintenance Checklist.º To aid the
noise control system throughout the life of the
vehicle, Ford Motor Company recommends that
this vehicle should be operated according to the
Owner's Guide. When installing replacement
parts, use caution not to violate the tampering
act as described above. Use the Maintenance
Record Log to list any inspections and services
performed on the vehicle.
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[MC39800(FM)03/96]
How to Prepare Your Vehicle for
Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing
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[MC39825(FM)04/96]
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 that
additional city and highway driving is necessary
to complete the check of the OBD II system.
[MC39830(FM)05/96]
The driving modes required to reach the ready
condition consist of a minimum of 30 minutes
city and highway driving as described below:
[MC39835(FM)05/96]
At least 20 minutes driving in stop and go, city
type traffic with at least four idle periods.
[MC39840(FM)05/96]
At least 10 minutes of driving on an expressway
or highway.
[MC39845(FM)05/96]
Before completing the above driving modes, the
engine must be warmed up and at operating
temperature. Once started, the vehicle must not
be turned off during these driving modes.
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[MC41200(F )03/96]
Lights and Bulb Replacement
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[MC41250(F )01/96]
It is a good idea to check the operation of the
following lights frequently:
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[MC41300(F )01/96]
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headlamps
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[MC41350(F )01/96]
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tail lamps
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[MC41400(F )01/96]
q
brakelamps
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[MC41450(F )01/96]
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high-mount brakelamp
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[MC41500(F )01/96]
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hazard flasher
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[MC41550(F )01/96]
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turn signals
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[MC41600(F )05/96]
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license plate lamps
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[MC41650(F )01/96]
The alignment of your headlamps should be
checked if:
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[MC41700(F )01/96]
q
oncoming motorists frequently signal you to
turn off your vehicle's high beams when you
do not have the high beams on
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[MC41750(F )01/96]
q
the headlamps do not seem to give you
enough light to see clearly at night
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[MC41800(F )01/96]
q
the headlamp beams are pointed substantially
away from a position slightly down and to
the right
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[MC41850(F )01/96]
Headlamp Bulb
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[MC41950(F )03/96]
The headlamps on your vehicle use replaceable
bulbs. When the lamp burns out, simply replace
the bulb, rather than the whole lamp.
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[MC42000(F )01/96]
RWARNING
Handle a halogen headlamp bulb carefully
and keep out of children's reach. Grasp
the bulb only by its plastic base and do
not touch the glass. The oil from your
hand could cause the bulb to break the
next time the headlamps are operated.
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[MC42050(F )01/96]
NOTE: If the bulb is accidently touched, it
should be cleaned with rubbing
alcohol before being used.
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[MC42100(F )01/96]
Do not remove the burned-out bulb unless you
can immediately replace it with a new one. If a
bulb is removed for an extended period of time,
contaminants may enter the headlamp housing
and affect its performance.
[MC42150(F )04/96]
one third page art:0020406-B
Parts of a headlamp
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[MC42200(F )03/96]
Removing the headlamp bulb
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[MC42250(F )01/96]
1. Make sure that the headlamp switch on the
instrument panel is in the OFF position.
[MC42300(F )04/96]
2. Lift the hood and behind the headlamp
remove the electrical connector by grasping
the wires and pulling rearward.
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[MC42550(F )01/96]
3. Remove the bulb retaining ring by turning it
1/8 of a turn to free it from the socket. Then
slide the ring off the plastic base. Keep the
ring.You must use it again to hold the new
bulb in place.
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[MC42650(F )01/96]
4. Carefully remove the bulb assembly from its
socket by gently pulling it rearward without
turning.
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[MC42750(F )03/96]
Installing the headlamp bulb
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[MC42800(F )01/96]
1. With the flat side of the bulb's plastic base
facing upward, insert the glass end of the
bulb into the socket. You may need to turn
the bulb left or right to line up the grooves
in the plastic base with the tabs in the
socket. When the grooves are aligned, push
the bulb into the socket until the plastic base
contacts the rear of the socket.
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[MC42850(F )01/96]
2. Slip the bulb retaining ring over the plastic
base until it contacts the rear of the socket.
Lock the ring into the socket by rotating it
clockwise until you feel a ªstop.º
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[MC42900(F )01/96]
3. Push the electrical connector into the rear of
the plastic base until it snaps, locking it into
position.
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[MC43000(F )01/96]
4. Turn the headlamps on and make sure that
they work properly. If the headlamp was
correctly aligned before you changed the
bulb, you should not need to align it again.
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[MC43050(F )01/96]
High-Mount Brakelamp Bulbs
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[MC43100(F )01/96]
To remove the brakelamp:
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[MC43150(F )01/96]
1. Remove the two screws from the surface of
the lens.
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[MC43200(F )01/96]
2. After removing the screws, remove the lamp
assembly.
[MC43250(F )04/96]
3. Remove the socket by rotating it 45Ê and
pulling it out of the lamp that contains the
burned-out bulb and replace the bulb.
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[MC43300(F )01/96]
To installthe high-mount brakelamp:
[MC43350(F )04/96]
1. Push the bulb socket into the lamp assembly
and rotate45Ê.
[MC43400(F )04/96]
2. Position the lamp assembly on vehicle.
[MC43450(F )04/96]
3. Secure with two screws.
[MC43500(F )04/96]
half page art:0020849-C
Replacing the high-mount brakelamp or cargo lamp bulb
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[MC44500(F )02/96]
Bulb Specifications
[MC44800(F )04/96]
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[MC48700(F )04/96]
Cleaning Your Vehicle
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[MC48800(F )01/96]
Pollen, bird droppings and tree sap can damage
the paint, especially in hot weather. Wash your
vehicle as often as necessary to keep it clean.
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[MC48900(F )01/96]
Take similar precautions if your vehicle is
exposed to chemical industrial fallout.
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[MC49000(F )01/96]
Paint damage resulting from fallout is not
related to a defect in paint materials or
workmanship and therefore is not covered by
warranty. Ford, however, believes that continual
improvement in customer satisfaction is a high
priority. For this reason, Ford has authorized its
dealers to repair, at no charge to the owner, the
surfaces of new vehicles damaged by
environmental fallout within 12 months or 12,000
miles (20,000 km) of purchase, whichever comes
first. Customers may be required to bring their
vehicle in for inspection by a Ford
representative.
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[MC49100(F )01/96]
Washing and Polishing Your Vehicle
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[MC49200(F )01/96]
Wash the outside of your vehicle, including the
underside, with a mild detergent.
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[MC49300(F )01/96]
DO NOT:
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[MC49400(F )01/96]
q
Wash your vehicle with hot water
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[MC49500(F )01/96]
q
Wash your vehicle while it sits in direct
sunlight
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[MC49600(F )01/96]
q
Wash your vehicle while the body is hot
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[MC49700(F )01/96]
Polish your vehicle to remove harmful deposits
and protect the finish.
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[MC49800(F )01/96]
Cleaning Chrome and Aluminum Parts
[MC49900(F )04/96]
Wash chrome and aluminum parts with the
same detergent you use to wash the vehicle
body, such as Ford Premium Car Wash
Concentrate. You can use Ford Extra Strength
Tar and Road Oil Remover or equivalent to
clean grease, oil, and tar from chrome-plated
parts, including wheelcovers, aluminum wheels,
bumpers, or anodized aluminum parts.
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[MC50000(F )01/96]
Cleaning Plastic Parts
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[MC50100(F )01/96]
Some of your vehicle's exterior trim parts are
plastic. Clean with a tar and road oil remover if
necessary. Use a vinyl cleaner for routine
cleaning.
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[MC50200(F )01/96]
Do not clean plastic parts with thinners, solvents
or petroleum-based cleaners.
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[MC50300(F )01/96]
If you have your vehicle rustproofed, remove
oversprayed rustproofing with a tar and road oil
remover. If rustproofing is not removed from
plastic and rubber parts, it can cause
deterioration.
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