1998 FORD F250 Owners Manual

either full left or full right to
provide maximum airflow to the
radiator.
If you are driving less than 24 km
(15 miles) at speeds up to 64 km/h
(40 mph) in cold weather, you will
not need to worry about blade
position to provide maximum
airflow.
Transmission operation while
plowing
²Shift transfer case to 4L (4WD
Low) when plowing in small
areas at speeds below 8 km/h
(5 mph).
²Shift transfer case to 4H (4WD
High) when plowing larger areas
or light snow at higher speeds.
Do not exceed 24 km/h
(15 mph).
²Do not shift the transmission
from a forward gear to R
(Reverse) until the engine is at
idle and the wheels are stopped.
²If the vehicle is stuck, shift the
transmission in a steady motion
between forward and reverse
gears. Do not rock the vehicle
for more than a few minutes.
The transmission and tires may
be damaged or the engine can
overheat.
Do not spin the wheels at
over 35 mph (55 km/h).
The tires may fail and injure a
passenger or bystander.
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FUEL CONSUMPTION
Fuel economy can be improved by
avoiding:
²lack of regular, scheduled
maintenance
²excessive speed
²rapid acceleration
²extended idle
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HAZARD LIGHTS CONTROL
Use only in an emergency to warn
traffic of vehicle breakdown,
approaching danger, etc. The
hazard flashers can be operated
when the ignition is off.
²The hazard lights control is
located on top of the steering
column.
²Depress hazard lights control to
activate all hazard flashers
simultaneously.
²Depress control again to turn
the flashers off.
FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH
If the engine cranks but does not
start after a collision, the fuel
pump shut-off switch may have
been activated. The shut-off switch
is a device intended to stop the
electric fuel pump when your
vehicle has been involved in a
substantial jolt.
1. Turn the ignition switch to the
OFF position.
2. Check the fuel system for leaks.
3. If no fuel leak is apparent, reset
the fuel pump shut-off switch by
pushing in the button on the
switch.
4. Turn the ignition switch to the
ON position. Pause for a few
seconds and return the key to the
OFF position.
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5. Make a further check for leaks
in the fuel system.
The fuel pump shut-off switch is
located in the passenger's foot
well, behind the kick panel.
FUSES AND RELAYS
Fuses
If electrical components in the
vehicle are not working, a fuse
may have blown. Blown fuses are
identified by a broken wire within
the fuse. Check the appropriate
fuses before replacing any
electrical components.
1515
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Always replace a fuse with
one that has the specified
amperage rating. Using a fuse
with a higher amperage rating
can cause severe wire damage
and could start a fire.
Standard fuse amperage rating
and color
Fuse rating Color
5 amp Tan
7.5 amp Brown
10 amp Red
15 amp Light blue
20 amp Yellow
20 amp fuse link Light blue
25 amp Natural
30 amp Light green
30 amp fuse link Pink
40 amp fuse link Green
50 amp fuse link Red
60 amp fuse link Yellow
80 amp fuse link Black
100 amp fuse link Dark blue
Passenger compartment fuse
panel
The fuse panel is located below
and to the left of the steering
wheel by the brake pedal. Pull the
panel cover outward to access the
fuses.
To remove a fuse use the fuse
puller tool provided on the fuse
panel cover.
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The fuses are coded as follows.
Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Description
1 15A Flasher Relay
2 5A Instrument Cluster
3 25A Cigar Lighter
4 5A Park Lamp Relay,
Headlamp Relay,
Autolamp Module
Remote Anti-Theft
Personality (RAP)
Module, Power Mirror
Switch
FUSE1 RELAY
1
RELAY
2
(NOT
USED)
RELAY
4
RELAY
512 22
21323
31424
4
16 15
25
526
61727
71828
81929
11 21 31930
10 20
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Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Description
5 15A Digital Transmission
Range (DTR) Sensor
(A/T), Backup Lamp
Switch (M/T), Daytime
Running Lights (DRL)
Module, Speed Control
Servo/Amplifier
Assembly, Heater-A/C
Control Assembly,
Blend Door Actuator
6 5A Shift Lock Actuator,
Generic Electronic
Module (GEM), Rear
Air Suspension (RAS)
Module
7 Ð Not Used
8 5A Radio, Main Light
Switch, Remote
Anti-Theft Personality
(RAP) Module
9 Ð Not Used
10 Ð Not Used
11 30A Washer Pump Relay,
Wiper Run/Park Relay,
Wiper Hi/LO Relay,
Windshield Wiper
Motor
12 5A Data Link Connector
(DLC)
13 15A Rear Anti-Lock Brake
System (RABS)
Module, Brake On/Off
(BOO) Switch, Brake
Pressure Switch
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Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Description
14 15A Battery Saver Relay,
Interior Lamp Relay
15 5A Generic Electronic
Module (GEM)
16 20A Instrument Cluster
(W/O DRL), Daytime
Running Lamps (DRL)
Module, Hi-Beam
Headlamps (Power
supplied through
Multi-Function
Switch)
17 Ð Not Used
18 5A Park Lamp Relay,
Trailer Electronic
Brake Controller, Main
Light Switch, Trailer
Tow Run Relay, Front
Park/Turn Lamps,
License Lamps,
Stop/Park/Turn Lamps,
Tail/Side Marker
Lamps (Power
supplied through Main
Light Switch)
19 10A Instrument Cluster,
Air Bag Diagnostic
Monitor
20 5A Powertrain Control
Module (PCM),
Generic Electronic
Module (GEM)/Central
Timer Module (CTM)
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