1999 FORD F250 SUPER DUTY index

Before driving
Introduction 2
Instrumentation 5
Controls and features 22
Seating and safety restraints 82
Starting and driving
Starting 107
Driving 112
Roadside emergencies 144
Servicing
Maintenance and care 169
Capacities and specifications 212
Customer assistance 223
Reporting safety defects 235
Index 236
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1998 Ford Motor Company
Contents
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ICONS
Indicates a safety alert. Read the
following section onWarnings.
Indicates vehicle information related
to recycling and other
environmental concerns will follow.
Correct vehicle usage and the
authorized disposal of waste
cleaning and lubrication materials are significant steps towards
protecting the environment.
Indicates a message regarding child
safety restraints. Refer toSeating
and safety restraintsfor more
information.
Indicates that this Owner Guide
contains information on this subject.
Please refer to the Index to locate
the appropriate section which will
provide you more information.
WARNINGS
Warnings provide information which may reduce the risk of personal
injury and prevent possible damage to others, your vehicle and its
equipment.
BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE
There are no particular breaking-in rules for your vehicle. During the
first 1 600 km (1 000 miles) of driving, vary speeds frequently. This is
necessary to give the moving parts a chance to break in.
INFORMATION ABOUT THIS GUIDE
The information found in this guide was in effect at the time of printing.
Ford may change the contents without notice and without incurring
obligation.
Introduction
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with the recommended octane rating, see your dealer or a qualified
service technician to prevent any engine damage.
Fuel quality
If you are experiencing starting, rough idle or hesitation driveability
problems during a cold start, try a different brand of “Regular” unleaded
gasoline. “Premium” unleaded gasoline is not recommended (particularly
in the United States) because it may cause these problems to become
more pronounced. If the problems persist, see your dealer or a qualified
service technician.
It should not be necessary to add any aftermarket products to your fuel
tank if you continue to use a high quality fuel.
Cleaner air
Ford approves the use of gasolines to improve air quality, including
reformulated gasolines that contain oxygenates up to 10% ethanol or
15% MTBE.
Running out of fuel
Avoid running out fuel because this situation may have an adverse affect
on powertrain components.
If you have run out of fuel:
•You may need to crank the engine several times after refueling before
the system starts to pump the fuel from the tank to the engine.
•Your “Service Engine Soon” indicator may come on. For more
information on the “Service Engine Soon” indicator, refer to the
Instrumentationchapter.
Fuel Filler Cap
Your fuel tank filler cap has an indexed design with a 1/8 turn on/off
feature.
When fueling your vehicle:
1. Turn the engine off.
2. Carefully turn the filler cap counterclockwise 1/8 of a turn until it
stops.
3. Pull to remove the cap from the fuel filler pipe.
Maintenance and care
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the Board are binding on Ford (and, in some cases, on the dealer) but
not on consumers who are free to pursue other remedies available to
them under state or federal law.
To Request a DSB Brochure/Application
For a brochure/application, speak to your dealer or write/call to the
Board at the following address/phone number:
Dispute Settlement Board
P.O. Box 5120
Southfield, MI 48086–5120
1–800–428–3718
You may also contact the North American Customer Assistance Center at
1-800-392-3673 (Ford), TDD for the hearing impaired: 1-800-232-5952 or
by writing to the Center at the following address:
Ford Motor Company
Customer Assistance Center
16800 Executive Plaza Drive
P.O. Box 6248
Dearborn, Michigan 48121
GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U.S. AND CANADA
Before exporting your vehicle to a foreign country, contact the
appropriate foreign embassy or consulate. These officials can inform you
of local vehicle registration regulations and where to find unleaded fuel.
If you cannot find unleaded fuel or can only get fuel with an anti-knock
index lower than is recommended for your vehicle, contact a district or
owner relations/customer assistance office.
The use of leaded fuel in your vehicle without proper conversion may
damage the effectiveness of your emission control system and may cause
engine knocking or serious engine damage. Ford Motor Company/Ford of
Canada is not responsible for any damage caused by use of improper
fuel.
In the United States, using leaded fuel may also result in difficulty
importing your vehicle back into the U.S.
If your vehicle must be serviced while you are traveling or living in
Central or South America, the Caribbean, or the Middle East, contact the
nearest Ford dealership. If the dealership cannot help you, write or call:
Customer assistance
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Accessory delay ..........................75
Air bag supplemental
restraint system ..........................92
and child safety seats ..............93
description ................................92
disposal ......................................96
driver air bag ............................94
indicator light ......................10,95
operation ...................................94
passenger air bag .....................94
passenger deactivation switch...96
Air cleaner filter .......................212
Air conditioning ..........................24
Ambulance packages ....................3
Automatic transmission ............116
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................117
fluid, refill capacities ..............212
fluid, specification ..................217
Axle
lubricant specifications ..........217
refill capacities ........................212
traction lok ..............................115
Battery .......................................187
acid, treating emergencies .....187
charging system warning light...12
jumping a disabled battery ....163
maintenance-free ....................187
replacement, specifications ...212
servicing ..................................187
voltage gauge ............................16
Brakes ........................................112
anti-lock .....................112,113,114
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ......................11,113
brake warning light ..................11
fluid, checking and adding ....175
fluid, refill capacities ..............212
fluid, specifications ..........215,217
lubricant specifications ...215,217
parking ....................................114
shift interlock ..........................116Break-in period .............................2
Capacities for refilling fluids ....212
CD changer .................................62
Child safety restraints ..............101
child safety belts ....................101
child safety seats ....................102
Child safety seats ......................102
attaching with tether straps ..106
built-in child seat ...................102
in front seat ............................103
in rear seat ..............................103
tether anchorage hardware ...106
Cleaning your vehicle ...............208
engine compartment ..............209
exterior ....................................209
exterior lamps .........................210
instrument panel ....................210
interior .....................................210
plastic parts ............................210
safety belts ..............................211
washing ....................................208
waxing .....................................209
wheels ......................................209
wiper blades ............................210
Clock .............................33,39,49,59
Clutch
fluid ..........................................176
operation while driving ..........119
recommended shift speeds ....120
Compass, electronic ....................19
calibration .................................21
set zone adjustment .................20
Console ........................................76
Controls
power seat .................................83
Coolant ...............................178,180
checking and adding ..............178
refill capacities .................180,212
specifications ...................215,217
Customer Assistance ................223
Ford accessories for your
vehicle .....................................230
Index
236

Ford Extended Service Plan...224
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................229
Getting roadside assistance ...223
Getting the service you need...225
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................234
The Dispute Settlement Board...226
Dipstick
engine oil .................................172
Doors
door ajar warning .....................13
Driveline universal joint and
slip yoke ....................................186
Driving under special
conditions ...........................130,131
sand .........................................131
snow and ice ...........................132
through water ..................131,134
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................163
Emission control system ..........202
Engine ........................................217
check engine/service engine
soon light .................................8,9
coolant .....................................178
diesel ...........................................3
idle speed control ...................187
lubrication specifications...215,217
refill capacities ........................212
service points ..........................172
starting after a collision .........144
Engine block heater .................110
Engine oil ..................................172
checking and adding .......172,174
dipstick ....................................172
filter, specifications .........174,212
recommendations ...................174
refill capacities .................172,212
specifications .....172,174,215,217
Exhaust fumes ..........................110
Fail safe cooling ........................180Fluid capacities .........................212
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles ..12,125
control trac ...............................23
description ..............................128
driving off road .......................130
electronic shift ............23,125,128
indicator light ....................12,126
lever operated shift ................126
manual locking hubs ..............126
Fuel ............................................194
calculating fuel economy .......198
cap ...........................................197
capacity ...................................212
choosing the right fuel ...........196
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................201
detergent in fuel .....................197
filling your vehicle
with fuel ....................194,197,199
filter, specifications .........198,212
fuel pump shut-off switch .....144
improving fuel economy ........198
low fuel warning light ................8
octane rating ....................196,217
quality ......................................197
running out of fuel .................197
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................194
Fuses ...................................145,146
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............197
Gas mileage (see Fuel
economy) ...................................198
Gauges .........................................14
battery voltage gauge ...............16
engine coolant temperature
gauge .........................................15
engine oil pressure gauge ........17
odometer ...................................15
speedometer .............................14
tachometer ................................16
trip odometer ............................16
Index
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GAWR
(Gross Axle Weight Rating) .....132
calculating ...............................134
definition .................................132
driving with a heavy load ......132
location ....................................132
GVWR (Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating) ..........................132
calculating ........................132,134
definition .................................132
driving with a heavy load ......132
location ....................................132
Hazard flashers .........................144
Headlamps ...................................22
aiming ......................................208
daytime running lights .............22
flash to pass .........................23,73
high beam .......................12,22,72
turning on and off ....................22
warning chime ..........................13
Heating ........................................24
heater only system ...................24
heating and air
conditioning system .................26
Hood ..........................................171
Ignition .......................................217
positions of the ignition ...........66
removing the key ....................124
Infant seats (see Safety seats)...102
Inspection/maintenance
(I/M) testing ..............................203
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................210
lighting up panel and interior....23
location of components ..............8
Jump-starting your vehicle ......163
Keys
key in ignition chime ...............13
positions of the ignition ...........66
Lamps
autolamp system .....................203
cargo lamps ...............................23daytime running light ...............22
headlamps .................................22
headlamps, flash to pass .....23,73
instrument panel, dimming .....23
replacing
bulbs ............203,204,205,206,207
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................66
Lights, warning and indicator ......8
air bag ........................................10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) .....11,113
brake ..........................................11
charging system ........................12
check coolant ............................13
door ajar ....................................13
engine oil pressure ...................13
high beam .................................12
low fuel ........................................8
safety belt .................................11
service engine soon .................8,9
turn signal indicator .................12
Load limits .................................132
GAWR ......................................132
GVWR ......................................132
trailer towing ..........................132
Lubricant specifications ....215,217
Lumbar support, seats ...............84
Manual transmission .................119
fluid capacities ........................212
lubricant specifications ..........217
Message center ...........................17
english/metric button ...............17
menu button .............................18
Mirrors
fold away ...................................76
side view mirrors (power) .......75
Motorcraft parts .................198,212
Octane rating ............................196
Odometer .....................................15
Overdrive .....................................73
Panic alarm feature,
remote entry system ..................78
Index
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Parking brake ............................114
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....212
Power distribution box (see
Fuses) ........................................149
Power door locks ........................75
Power steering ..........................115
fluid, checking and adding ....182
fluid, refill capacity ................212
fluid, specifications ..........215,217
Radio ............................................29
Relays ........................................145
Remote entry system ............77,78
illuminated entry ......................79
locking/unlocking doors ...........77
panic alarm ...............................78
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................80
replacing the batteries .............78
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ................13,86,87,88,89
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................222
Safety defects, reporting ..........235
Safety restraints ...........86,87,88,89
cleaning the safety belts ...91,211
extension assembly ..................90
for adults .........................87,88,89
for children ......................100,101
lap belt ......................................89
warning light
and chime ...................11,13,90,91
Safety seats for children ..........102
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) ...............86
Seats ............................................82
child safety seats ....................102
cleaning ...................................211
Servicing your vehicle ..............169
Snowplowing ...................3,141,142
Spark plugs,
specifications ......................212,217
Special notice .............................3,4ambulance conversions ..............3
diesel-powered vehicles .............3
four-wheel drive vehicles .......143
utility-type vehicles ....................3
Specification chart,
lubricants ............................215,217
Speed control ..............................67
Speedometer ...............................14
Starting your vehicle .........107,109
jump starting ..........................163
Steering wheel
tilting .........................................71
Tachometer .................................16
Tailgate ........................................81
Tilt steering wheel ......................71
Tires .............................152,190,191
changing ...........................152,155
checking the pressure ............191
replacing ..................................193
rotating ....................................191
snow tires and chains ............193
tire grades ...............................191
treadwear ................................190
Towing
recreational towing .................140
wrecker ....................................168
Traction-lok rear axle ...............115
Transfer case
fluid checking .........................186
Transmission .............................116
automatic operation ...............116
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................182
fluid, checking and adding
(manual) .................................185
fluid, refill capacities ..............212
lubricant specifications ..........217
manual operation ....................119
Transmission control indictor
light ..............................................11
Trip odometer .............................16
Turn signal .............................12,66
Index
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