1997 FORD F250 diagram

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Instrumentation
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[IS00600(FM)01/96]
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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Your vehicle has one of the following clusters:
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A mechanical cluster
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A mechanical cluster with tachometer
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If you are not sure which cluster your vehicle
has, check the diagrams on the following pages
of this section.
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Checking and Replacing Fuses
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If you need to check a fuse, follow these steps:
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1. In order to find the fuse panel, you must
first remove the cover from the lower edge
of the instrument panel. You can do this by
pulling on handle to disengage the fasteners.
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Fuse panel cover
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2. On the fuse panel cover, find the number of
the fuse you want to check. The diagram on
the cover tells you where to locate the fuse
on the panel.
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The underside of the cover also contains a
fuse pulling tool in case you need to replace
a blown fuse.
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3. Check the fuse to see if it is blown. Look
through the clear side of the fuse to see if
the metal wire inside is separated. If it is,
the fuse is blown and should be replaced.
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Hood and support
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NOTE: Be sure to oil the hood latch every six
months to maintain smooth operation.
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Always attempt to lift the hood after closing to
be sure it is securely latched.
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[MC04300(F )03/96]
Engine Compartment
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[MC04400(F )03/96]
Your vehicle has one of the following types of
engines:
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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.
[MC05000(F )04/96]
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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Engine Coolant
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Checking the engine coolant
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Your vehicle's engine coolant protects the engine
from overheating in the summer and from
freezing in the winter. Check the level of the
engine coolant at least once a month, but
preferably each time you stop for fuel. Simply
look at the engine coolant recovery reservoir
located in the engine compartment. To locate
this reservoir, see the diagram of your vehicle's
engine underEngine typesin this chapter.
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If the engine coolant has not been checked for a
long period of time the engine coolant reservoir
may eventually empty. If the engine coolant
reservoir empties, check the engine coolant level
in the radiator. Read the following warnings
before removing the radiator cap. If it is
necessary to fill the radiator, refer to theEngine
Coolant Refill Procedurein this chapter for
instructions.
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Adding engine coolant
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Adding engine coolant
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Tire Rotation
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[MC26200(FM)01/96]
Because your vehicle's front and rear tires
perform different jobs, they often wear
differently. To make sure your tires wear evenly
and last longer, rotate them as indicated in the
following diagram.
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[MC26500(F )12/95]
For tire rotation intervals, see theMaintenance
Schedule. If you notice that the tires wear
unevenly, have them checked.
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NOTE: Do not rotate the dual rear tires.
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Tire rotation pattern
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