2000 FORD F650 mileage

Tires are one of the weaker weight carrying components of the
vehicle. Do not overload the vehicle beyond safe load carrying
capacity.
Avoid hammering rim with steel hammers.
Never run the engine with one wheel off the ground.
Failure to retighten wheel lug nuts as required could allow the
wheel to come off while the vehicle is in motion, possibly causing
loss of vehicle control and collision. Loose wheel studs may also cause
shimmy and vibration.
Use of aftermarket wheel assemblies is not recommended; they
may be incompatible with your vehicle and may result in
equipment failure and possible injury. Replacement with used wheels is
not advised; they may have been treated harshly or have high mileage
and could fail without warning.
A wheel or tire of the wrong size or type may adversely affect
such things as load carrying capacity, wheel and bearing life,
brake cooling, speedometer/odometer calibration, stopping ability,
headlight aim, bumper height, vehicle ground clearance and tire or tire
chain clearance to the body and chassis.
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OWNER MAINTENANCE
You can do much of the maintenance your vehicle requires yourself, if
you have the time and a reasonable amount of mechanical ability. If you
prefer to have this work done professionally, your authorized dealer
stands ready to help you.
All mechanical components and attachments are important in that they
could affect the performance of vital components and systems. If
replacement becomes necessary, they must be replaced with parts having
the same part number or with equivalent parts. Torque values of the
attaching parts must be used as specified during any reassembly
procedure to assure proper retention.
EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEM
To assure the emissions control systems operate effectively, you should
have the services listed in the maintenance schedule performed at the
specified time and km/mileage intervals. You should avoid running out of
fuel or turning off the ignition while the vehicle is in motion, especially
at high speeds.
Because of high engine compartment and exhaust system
temperatures resulting from emissions equipment, do not park,
idle or operate your vehicle in dry grass or other dry ground cover
where the possibility of ground fire exists.
Do not make unauthorized modifications to the engine or vehicle.
Modifications causing increased amounts of unburned fuel to reach the
exhaust system can significantly increase the temperature of the engine
compartment and/or the exhaust system.
Avoid driving your vehicle if it does not operate properly. If the engine
diesels (more than five seconds of engine run-on after shut-off), misfires,
surges, stalls or backfires, see your dealer. Be alert for fluid leakage,
odor, smoke, loss of oil pressure, or charge indicator or over temperature
warning.
Do NOT use diesel fuel blended with waste oil in engines equipped with
a CATALYTIC CONVERTER-MUFFLER. Waste lube oil blending in fuel
will plug the CATALYTIC CONVERTER-MUFFLER, resulting in a
significant loss of engine power.
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Maintenance Intervals/
Service PerformedService Shop
Name and Address Date
Service
PerformedMileage Maintenance Record
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Maintenance Intervals/
Service PerformedService Shop
Name and Address Date
Service
PerformedMileage Maintenance Record
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Maintenance Intervals/
Service PerformedService Shop
Name and Address Date
Service
PerformedMileage Maintenance Record
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Maintenance Intervals/
Service PerformedService Shop
Name and Address Date
Service
PerformedMileage Maintenance Record
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Concerns are ineligible for review if the New Vehicle Limited Warranty
has expired at receipt of your application and, in certain states eligibility
is dependent upon the customer’s possession of the vehicle.
Eligibility may differ according to state law. For example, see the unique
brochures for California, West Virginia, Georgia and Wisconsin
purchasers/lessees.
Board membership
The Board consists of:
•three consumer representatives
•a Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealership representative
Consumer candidates for Board membership are recruited and trained by
an independent consulting firm. The dealership Board member is chosen
from Ford and Lincoln Mercury dealership management, recognized for
their business leadership qualities.
What the Board needs
To have your case reviewed you must complete the application in the
DSB brochure and mail it to the address provided on the application
form. Some states will require you to use certified mail, with return
receipt requested.
Your application is reviewed and, if it is determined to be eligible, you
will receive an acknowledgment indicating:
•the file number assigned to your application
•the toll-free phone number of the DSB’s independent administrator
Your dealership and a Ford Motor Company representative will then be
asked to submit statements.
To properly review your case, the Board needs the following information:
•legible copies of all documents and maintenance or repair orders
relevant to the case
•the year, make, model, and Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) listed
on your vehicle ownership license
•the date of repair(s) and mileage at the time of occurrence(s)
•the current mileage
•the name of the dealer(s) who sold or serviced the vehicle
•a brief description of your unresolved concern
Customer assistance
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calculating
fuel economy ...................112,157
choosing the right fuel ...........152
filling your vehicle with fuel ..151
filter, specifications .........154,155
gauge .........................................16
improving
fuel economy ...................112,157
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................151
Fuses ...................................115,116
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) ..........112,157
Gauges .........................................16
battery voltage gauge ...............18
engine coolant
temperature gauge ...................16
engine oil pressure gauge ........19
fuel gauge ..................................16
odometer ...................................17
speedometer .............................17
tachometer ................................18
trip odometer ............................18
Hazard flashers .........................115
Headlamps ...................................20
aiming ......................................163
daytime running lights .............20
flash to pass ..............................50
high beam ............................12,50
turning on and off ....................20
warning chime ..........................15
Heating ........................................21
heater only system ...................21
heating and
air conditioning system ............23
Hood ..........................................126
Ignition
positions of the ignition ...........49
removing the key ....................101
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) ..................72,73Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................166
cluster ......................................167
lighting up
panel and interior .....................20
location of components ............10
Jump-starting your vehicle ......125
Keys
key in ignition chime ...............15
positions of the ignition ...........49
removing from the ignition ....101
Lamps
cargo lamps ...............................20
daytime running light ...............20
headlamps .................................20
headlamps, flash to pass ..........50
instrument panel, dimming .....20
replacing bulbs ..159,160,161,162
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................49
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) .......12,83
brake .....................................10,11
charging system ........................10
check coolant ............................14
high beam .................................12
safety belt .................................14
service engine soon ..................14
turn signal indicator .................12
Lubricant specifications ...........169
Maintenance and Care ..............179
Manual transmission ...................97
Mirrors .........................................57
Odometer .....................................17
Parking brake ....................85,87,90
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................119
Power door locks ........................56
Power steering .......................95,96
fluid, checking and adding ....136
Radio ............................................26
Refill capacities for fluids ........168
Index
206