2000 FORD F150 tow bar

Flareside only:
²Remove two cross bars from pickup box by pushing towards either
side to release tension.
²Lower tailgate, depress the levers on each side of the rear rail and
remove rear rail from pickup box.
Styleside only:
²Remove three cross bars from pickup box by pushing towards either
side to release tension. Stow the cross bars in the notches behind the
rolled cover in the pickup box.
²Lower tailgate, depress the levers on each side of the rear rail and
push rear rail towards the front of the pickup box securing it behind
the cross bars and cover.
For installation of the cover, follow the removal procedure in reverse
order.
Make sure the crossbows are locked in the notches in the side rails and
the rear rails are locked in position prior to cover installation.
Controls and features
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Press front to raise or lower the
front portion of the seat cushion.
Press rear to raise or lower the rear
portion of the seat cushion.
Press the control to move the seat
forward, backward, up or down.
Using the manual lumbar support
Turn the lumbar support control
toward the front of vehicle to move
the lumbar support forward for
more direct support.
Turn the lumbar support control
toward the rear of vehicle to move
the lumbar support back for less
direct support.
Seating and safety restraints
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Maintenance
²Keep tires properly inflated and use only recommended size.
²Operating a vehicle with the wheels out of alignment will reduce fuel
economy.
²Use recommended engine oil. Refer toLubricant Specifications.
²Perform all regularly scheduled maintenance items. Follow the
recommended maintenance schedule and owner maintenance checks
found in your vehicle scheduled maintenance guide.
Conditions
²Heavily loading a vehicle or towing a trailer may reduce fuel economy
at any speed.
²Carrying unnecessary weight may reduce fuel economy (approximately
0.4 km/L [1 mpg] is lost for every 180 kg [400 lb] of weight carried).
²Adding certain accessories to your vehicle (for example bug
deflectors, rollbars/light bars, running boards, ski/luggage racks) may
reduce fuel economy.
²To maximize the fuel economy, drive with the tonneau cover installed
(if equipped).
²Using fuel blended with alcohol may lower fuel economy.
²Fuel economy may decrease with lower temperatures during the first
12±16 km (8±10 miles) of driving.
²Driving on flat terrain offers improved fuel economy as compared to
driving on hilly terrain.
²Transmissions give their best fuel economy when operated in the top
cruise gear and with steady pressure on the gas pedal.
²Four-wheel-drive operation (if equipped) is less fuel efficient than
two-wheel-drive operation.
²Close windows for high speed driving.
EPA window sticker
Every new vehicle should have the EPA window sticker. Contact your
dealer if the window sticker is not supplied with your vehicle. The EPA
window sticker should be your guide for the fuel economy comparisons
with other vehicles.
Maintenance and care
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IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE
Certification label
The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration Regulations require
that a Certification Label be affixed
to a vehicle and prescribe where the
Certification Label may be located.
The Certification Label is located on
the front door latch pillar on the
driver's side.
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MFD. BY FORD MOTOR CO. IN U.S.A.
EXT PNT: XXXXXX XXXXXX RC: XX DSO: XXXX F0000
BAR INT TR TP/PS R AXLE TR SPR T0000
X XX XXX X XX X XXXX
UTC
ÑFOHT-15294A10-GA
MAXIMUM LOAD=OCCUPANTS + LUGGAGE=XXXKG/XXXXLB
OCCUPANTS: X TOTAL X FR X 2ND X RR OCCUPANTS LUGGAGE
XX XXXKG/XXXXLB
TIRE: XXXX/XXXXX XXX X XXXKG/XXXXLB
PRESSURE (FR) XXX kPa/33 PSI COLD
PRESSURE (RR) XXX kPa/33 PSI COLD
TRAILER TOWING - SEE OWNER GUIDE
DATE: XXXXX GVWR:XXXXX LB/ XXXXX KG
VIN: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX TYPE: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX FGAWR: XXXXXX/XXXXXXX RGAWR: XXXXXXX/XXXXXXX
THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL
MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARDS IN EFFECT ON THE
DATE OF MANUFACTURE SHOWN ABOVE.
Capacities and specifications
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Speed control
Towing mirrors
Trailer hitch (Class III)
Trailer hitch bars and balls
Trailer hitch wiring adaptor
Protection and appearance equipment
Air bag anti-theft locks
Battery warmer/blanket
Bed mat/bedliner tailgate covers
Bed mats
Bedliners
Cargo cover
Diamond plate, bed rail caps
Diamond plate, front box protector
Diamond plate, tool box
Door edge guards
Carpet floor mats
Flat splash guards
Front end covers (full)
Hood deflectors
Leather wrapped steering wheel
Locking gas cap
Molded splash guards
Molded vinyl floor mats
Side window air deflectors
Spare tire lock
Step bumpers
Tailgate covers, diamond plate
Tonneau covers (soft)
Truck cover
Customer assistance
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anti-lock brakes (ABS) ....13, 140
anti-theft ...................................13
brake ..........................................12
charging system ........................13
check coolant ............................14
cruise indicator .........................15
door ajar ....................................15
engine oil pressure ...................14
high beam .................................13
low fuel ......................................10
safety belt .................................12
service engine soon ..................11
speed control ............................71
turn signal indicator .................13
Load limits .................................160
GAWR ......................................160
GVWR ......................................160
trailer towing ..........................160
Loading instructions .................161
Locks
autolock .....................................91
Lubricant specifications ...251, 253
Lumbar support, seats .....100±101
M
Manual transmission .................147
fluid capacities ........................248
lubricant specifications ..........253
reverse .....................................152
Mirrors
automatic dimming
rearview mirror .........................77
fold away ...................................81
side view mirrors (power) .......80
Motorcraft parts ................231, 247O
Octane rating ............................229
Odometer .....................................17
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................200
Overdrive .....................................72
P
Panic alarm feature,
remote entry system ..................91
Parking brake ............................141
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....247
Pedals (see Power
adjustable foot pedals) ...............22
Power adjustable foot pedals .....22
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................182
Power door locks ..................79, 91
Power steering ..........................142
fluid, checking and adding ....212
fluid, refill capacity ................248
fluid, specifications .........251, 253
Preparing to
drive your vehicle .....................143
R
Radio ............................................24
Relays ........................................177
Remote entry system ...........89, 91
illuminated entry ......................94
locking/unlocking doors ...........90
panic alarm ...............................91
replacement/additional
transmitters .........................93±94
replacing the batteries .............92
Index
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