illuminated entry ......................83
locking/unlocking doors ...........79
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................82
replacing the batteries .............81
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ....................................11
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................223
Safety defects, reporting ..........224
Safety restraints
cleaning the safety belts ...94,213
extension assembly ..................93
for children .............................103
lap belt ......................................92
warning light and chime .....93,94
Seat belts (see Safety
restraints) .....................89,90,91,92
Seats ..................................84,85,86
child safety seats ....................104
cleaning ...................................213
Servicing your vehicle .......168,169
Snowplowing ............3,145,146,147
Spark plugs, specifications .......214
Special notice ................................3
ambulance conversions ..............3
four-wheel drive
vehicles .............................147,148
utility-type vehicles ....................3
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................217
Speed control ..............................62
Speedometer ...............................13
Starting your vehicle .........110,112
jump starting ............162,163,165
Steering wheel
tilting .........................................66
Tachometer .................................14
Tailgate ...................................72,73
Tires .............................190,191,192changing ...........................157,158
checking the pressure ............192
replacing ..................................193
rotating ....................................192
snow tires and chains ............194
tire grades ...............................191
treadwear ................................191
Towing
recreational towing ..........144,145
wrecker ....................................167
Traction-lok rear axle ...............118
Transfer case
fluid checking .........................185
Transmission
automatic operation ...............120
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) ...............182,183,184
fluid, checking and adding
(manual) .................................184
manual operation ....................123
Transmission control
indictor light ................................10
Trip odometer .............................14
Vehicle dimensions ...................220
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................223
Vehicle loading ..........................134
Ventilating your vehicle ...........114
Warning chimes ........................6,11
Washer fluid ..............................176
Water,
Driving through ....136,137,138,139
140,141,142,143
Windows .................................69,70
Windshield washer fluid
and wipers
checking and cleaning ............189
operation ...................................67
replacing wiper blades ...........190
Index
227
Item Information
Recommended fuel Unleaded fuel only - 87 octane
Fuel tank capacity-4 x 4 Regular
cab with short wheelbase92.7L (24.5 gallons)
Fuel tank capacity-4 x 2 Regular
cab and all SuperCab with short
wheelbase94.6L (25.0 gallons)
Fuel tank capacity-Long wheelbase 113.6L (30.0 gallons)
Engine oil (includes filter change) 5.7L (6.0 quarts). Use Motorcraft
5W30 Super Premium Motor Oil,
Ford specification WSS-M2C153-G.
Tire size and pressure Refer to the Safety Certification
Label inside of drivers's door.
Hood release Pull handle under the left side of
the instrument panel.
Coolant capacity
1Refer toRefill capacitiesin the
Capacities and specifications
chapter.
Power steering fluid capacity Fill to line on reservoir. Use
Motorcraft MERCONtAT F.
Transmission fluid capacity
2Refer toRefill capacitiesin the
Capacities and specifications
chapter.
1Use Ford Premium Cooling System Fluid (green in color). DO NOT
USE Ford Extended Life Engine Coolant (orange in color). Refer to
Adding engine coolant, in the Maintenance and Care chapter.
2Ensure correct automatic transmission fluid is used for a specific
application. Check the container to verify the fluid is MERCONtand/or
MERCONtV approved. Some fluids have been approved as meeting both
MERCONtand MERCONtV requirements and will be labeled as such.
Fluids labeled as meeting only MERCONtor only MERCONtV
requirements must not be used interchangeably. DO NOT mix MERCONt
and MERCONtV. Transmission fluid requirements are indicated on the
dipstick or on the dipstick handle. Refer to your Scheduled Maintenance
Guide to determine the correct service interval.
Filling station information
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