1997 FORD F250 Owners Manual

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[MC50400(F )02/96]
Cleaning the Safety Belts
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[MC50500(F )02/96]
Clean the safety belts with any mild soap
solution that is recommended for cleaning
upholstery or carpets. Do not bleach or dye the
belt webbing because this may weaken it.
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[MC50600(F )01/96]
Cleaning the Exterior Lamps
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[MC50700(F )01/96]
Do not use dry paper towel, chemical solvents
or abrasive cleaners to clean the lamps, as these
may cause scratches or crack the lamps.
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[MC51100(F )02/96]
Cleaning the Instrument Panel Lens
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[MC51150(F )01/96]
Clean the instrument panel lens with a soft cloth
and a glass cleaner, such as Ford Ultra-Clear
Spray Glass Cleaner, or equivalent. Do not use
paper towel or an abrasive cleaner to clean the
lens as these may cause scratches.
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[MC51200(F )02/96]
Cleaning the Interior Lamps
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[MC51250(F )02/96]
Your interior dome lamps and map lamps are
plastic and should be cleaned with a mild
detergent diluted in water. Rinse them with clear
water.
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[MC51275(F )03/96]
Cleaning the Seats
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[MC51300(F )01/96]
Leather and vinyl
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[MC51400(F )01/96]
For routine cleaning, wipe the surface with a
soft, damp cloth. For more thorough cleaning,
wipe the surface with a leather and vinyl cleaner
or a mild soap.
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[MC51500(F )01/96]
Wipe the surface with a damp, soft cloth, then
dry and buff with a dry, soft cloth.
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[MC51600(F )01/96]
Fabric
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[MC51650(F )01/96]
Remove dust and loose dirt with a whisk broom
or a vacuum cleaner. Remove fresh spots
immediately. Follow the directions that come
with the cleaner.
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[MC51700(F )01/96]
NOTE: Before using any cleaner, test it on a
small, hidden area of fabric. If the
fabric's color or texture is adversely
affected by a particular cleaner, do not
use it.
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[MC51800(F )01/96]
Cleaning the Engine
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[MC51900(F )01/96]
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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[MC52000(F )01/96]
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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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[MC52100(F )04/96]
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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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[MC52200(F )04/96]
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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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[MC52300(F )01/96]
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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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[MC52400(F )03/96]
Cleaning the Wheels
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[MC52450(F )03/96]
Wash the wheels with the same detergent you
use to wash your vehicle's body. Do not use
acid-based wheel cleaners, steel wool, abrasives,
fuel, or strong detergents. These substances will
damage protective coatings. Use tar and road oil
remover to remove grease and tar.
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[MC52500(F )03/96]
NOTE: Before going to a car wash, find out if
the brushes are abrasive.
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316 [MC52510(F )04/96]Cleaning F-350 Aluminum Dual Rear Wheels
[MC52520(F )04/96]
If you have factory-installed Forged Aluminum
Wheels on your F-350, you may use the cleaning
instructions below to help provide optimum
appearance season after season.
[MC52530(F )04/96]
1. Keep your F-350 Forged Aluminum Wheels
looking great with simple care. Wash the
wheels with steam or high pressure water
from a hose, and a mild detergent, such as
Ford's Premium Car Wash Concentrate, or
equivalent. Do not use harsh alkaline
cleaners.
[MC52540(F )04/96]
2. You can brighten the wheels, even after
years of use, with readily-available buffing
compounds, such as Ford Custom Bright
Metal Cleaner or equivalent. Follow the
buffing instructions that come with the
compound.
[MC52550(F )04/96]
3. When tires are removed, the entire wheel
must be cleaned and inspected. Remove any
soil or oxidation products from the tire side
of the rim with a wire brush.
[MC52560(F )04/96]
4. Aluminum alloys resist corrosion. This is
why your Forged F-350 Aluminum Wheels
never need sanding or painting. However,
certain environments can lead to corrosion:
salt, chloride compounds used for snow
removal and highly alkaline materials. Wash
corrosives elements off the wheel before they
have time to react.
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Capacities and
Specifications
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[CS00200(FM)01/96]
Refill Capacities, Motorcraft Parts,
and Lubricant Specifications
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[CS00300(FM)01/96]
Motorcraft Parts
[CS00450(F )05/96]
eighteen pica chart:0020432-QFile:12ltcsf.ex
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[CS01800(FM)02/96]
Fluid Specifications and Capacities
[CS01850(F )04/96]
NOTE: Refer to the Diesel Engine Owner's
Guide Supplement for refill capacities
on diesel engines.
[CS01980(F )05/96]
twenty-six pica chart:0020423-OFile:12ltcsf.ex
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319 [CS02000(F )05/96]
twenty-six pica chart:0020504-O
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320 [CS02020(F )05/96]Fuel capacity
[CS02040(F )04/96]
thirty-six pica chart:0020425-IFile:12ltcsf.ex
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321 [CS02060(F )04/96]
thirty-six pica chart:0020426-K
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