2002 FORD F150 service indicator

engine must warm up to its normal operating temperature. Once started,
do not turn off the engine until the above driving cycle is complete.
CHECKING AND ADDING POWER STEERING FLUID
Check the power steering fluid.
Refer to the scheduled maintenance
guide for the service interval
schedules. If adding fluid is
necessary, use only MERCONtAT F.
1. Start the engine and let it run until it reaches normal operating
temperature (the engine coolant temperature gauge indicator will be
near the center of the normal area between H and C).
2. While the engine idles, turn the steering wheel left and right several
times.
3. Turn the engine off.
4. Check the fluid level in the
reservoir. It should be between the
MIN and MAX lines. Do not add
fluid if the level is in this range.
5. If the fluid is low, add fluid in small amounts, continuously checking
the level until it reaches the range between the MIN and MAX lines. Be
sure to put the cap back on the reservoir.
MAX
MIN
MAX
MIN
Maintenance and Specifications
282

E
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................226
Emission control system ..........280
Engine ................................301±302
check engine/service
engine soon light ......................11
cleaning ...................................244
coolant .....................................265
fail-safe coolant ......................270
idle speed control ...................263
lubrication
specifications ..................299, 301
refill capacities ........................295
service points ..................255±257
starting after a collision .........211
Engine block heater .................169
Engine oil ..................................258
checking and adding ..............258
dipstick ....................................258
filter, specifications ........262, 294
recommendations ...................262
refill capacities ........................295
specifications ..................299, 301
Exhaust fumes ..........................169
F
Fail safe cooling ........................270
Floor mats ...................................97
Fluid capacities .........................295
Foglamps .....................................65
Four-Wheel Drive
vehicles ................................15, 184
description ..............................187
driving off road .......................188
electronic shift ........................187indicator light ...................15, 185
lever operated shift ................185
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................174
Fuel ............................................271
calculating fuel economy .......277
cap .....................................12, 273
capacity ...................................295
choosing the right fuel ...........274
comparisons with EPA
fuel economy estimates .........280
detergent in fuel .....................276
filling your vehicle
with fuel ..................271, 273, 277
filter, specifications ........276, 294
fuel pump shut-off switch .....211
gauge .........................................18
improving fuel economy ........277
low fuel warning light ..............13
octane rating ...274±275, 301±302
quality ......................................275
running out of fuel .................276
safety information relating
to automotive fuels ................271
Fuses ..................................213±214
G
Garage door opener ..............79, 93
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ......12, 273
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................277
Gauges .........................................16
battery voltage gauge ...............18
engine coolant temperature
gauge .........................................17
engine oil pressure gauge ........17
fuel gauge ..................................18
odometer ...................................19
speedometer .............................18
Index
315

daytime running light ...............66
fog lamps ...................................65
headlamps .................................65
headlamps, flash to pass ..........66
instrument panel, dimming .....67
interior lamps .....................68±69
replacing bulbs .............69, 71±75
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................67
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
air bag ........................................13
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ....12, 171
anti-theft ...................................15
brake ..........................................12
charging system ........................13
check coolant ............................13
cruise indicator .........................14
door ajar ....................................14
engine oil pressure ...................13
fuel cap light .............................12
high beam .................................14
low fuel ......................................13
low washer fluid .......................14
safety belt .................................13
service engine soon ..................11
speed control ............................92
turn signal indicator .................14
Load limits .................................197
GAWR ......................................197
GVWR ......................................197
trailer towing ..........................197
Loading instructions .................199
Locks
autolock ...................................113
childproof ................................107
Lubricant
specifications .....................299, 301
Lumbar support, seats .............123M
Manual transmission .................178
fluid capacities ........................295
lubricant specifications ..........301
reverse .....................................183
Mirrors .........................................78
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................86
fold away ...................................88
side view mirrors (power) .......87
Moon roof ....................................92
Motorcraft parts ................276, 294
O
Octane rating ....................274±275
Odometer .....................................19
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................258
Overdrive .....................................84
P
Panic alarm feature, remote
entry system ..............................110
Parking brake ............................172
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....294
Pedals (see Power adjustable
foot pedals) .................................88
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................217
Power door locks ..............106, 113
Power steering ..........................173
fluid, checking and adding ....282
fluid, refill capacity ................295
fluid, specifications .........299, 301
Index
317