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DimensionBody style
Crew chassis
CabCrew cab-short
boxCrew cab —
long box
(2b) Track —
Rear1 729 mm
(68.1 in)
a,c/
1 803 mm
(74.0 in)
b,d
1 729 mm
(68.1 in)a,c/
1 880 mm
(74.0 in)
b,d
1 729 mm
(68.1 in)a,c/
1 880 mm
(74.0 in)
b,d
(3) Overall
width2 031 mm
(79.9 in)a,c/
2 304 mm
(90.7 in)
b/
2 329 mm
(91.7 in)
d
2 031 mm
(79.9 in)a,c
2 426 mm
(95.5 in)b,d
2 031 mm
(79.9 in)a,c
2 426 mm
(95.5 in)b,d
(4) Wheelbase 4 475 mm
(176.2 in )3 967 mm
(156.2 in )4 379 mm
(172.4 in)
(5) Overall
length6 632 mm
(261.1 in)6 243 mm
(245.8 in)6 654 mm
(262.0 in)
a4x2 Single rear wheel (SRW)b4x2 Dual rear wheel (DRW)c4x4 Single rear wheel (SRW)d4x4 Dual rear wheel (DRW)
F450
Dimension Body style
Regular
Cab
Chassis 4x2Regular
Cab
Chassis 4x4Super Cab
Chassis
4x2/4x4Crew Cab
Chassis
4x2/4x4
(1) Overall
height2 048 mm
(80.6 in)
a
2 044 mm
(80.5 in)b,c
2 038 mm
(80.2 in)d
2 051 mm
(80.7 in)a
2 044 mm
(80.5 in)b
2 033 mm
(80.0 in)c,d
2 045 mm
(80.5 in)2 053 mm
(80.8 in) -
4x2
2 056 mm
(80.9 in) -
4x4
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Dimension Body style
Regular
Cab
Chassis 4x2Regular
Cab
Chassis 4x4Super Cab
Chassis
4x2/4x4Crew Cab
Chassis
4x2/4x4
(2) Track
(Front /
Rear)1 736 mm
(68.4 in) /
1 880 mm
(74.0 in)1 736 mm
(68.4 in) /
1880 mm
(74.0 in)1 736 mm
(68.4 in) /
1 889 mm
(74.3 in)1 736 mm
(68.4 in) /
1 880 mm
(74.0 in)
(3) Overall
width2 377 mm
(93.6 in)2 377 mm
(93.6 in)2 386 mm
(93.9 in)2 377 mm
(93.6 in)
(4)
Wheelbase3 576 mm
(140.8 in)
4 186 mm
(164.8 in)
4 795 mm
(188.8 in)
5 100 mm
(200.8 in)3 576 mm
(140.8 in)
4 186 mm
(164.8 in)
4 795 mm
(188.8 in)
5 100 mm
(200.8 in)4 110 mm
(161.8 in)4 475 mm
(176.2 in)
5 085 (200.2
in)
(5) Overall
length5 733 mm
(225.7 in)
a
6 343 mm
(249.7 in)b
6 952 mm
(273.7 in)c
7 257 mm
(285.7 in)d
5 733 mm
(225.7 in)a
6 343 mm
(249.7 in)b
6 952 mm
(273.7 in)c
7 257 mm
(285.7 in)d
6 267 mm
(246.7 in)6 632 mm
(261.1 in)e
7 241 mm
(285.1 in)f
a
3 576 mm (140.8 in) wheel baseb4 186 mm (164.8 in) wheel basec4 795 mm (188.8) wheel based5 100 mm (200.8 in) wheel basee4 475 mm (176.2 in) wheel basef5 085 mm (200.2 in) wheel base
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F550
Dimension Body style
Regular
Cab
Chassis
Cab 4x2Regular
Cab
Chassis
Cab 4x4Crew Cab
Chassis
Cab 4x2Crew Cab
Chassis
Cab 4x4
(1) Overall
height2 076 mm
(81.7 in)
a
2 068 mm
(81.4 in)b,c
2 059 mm
(81.1 in)d
2 075 mm
(81.7 in)a
2 063 mm
(81.2 in)b
2 059 mm
(81.1 in)c
2 049 mm
(80.7 in)d
2 067 mm
(81.4 in)2 066 mm
(81.3 in)
(2) Track
(Front /
Rear)1 736 mm
(68.4 in) /
1 880 mm
(74.0 in)1 736 mm
(68.4 in) /
1880 mm
(74.0 in)1 736 mm
(68.4 in) /
1 880 mm
(74.0 in)1 736 mm
(68.4 in) /
1 880 mm
(74.0 in)
(3) Overall
width2 377 mm
(93.6 in)2 377 mm
(93.6 in)2 377 mm
(93.6 in)2 377 mm
(93.6 in)
(4)
Wheelbase3 576 mm
(140.8 in)
4 186 mm
(164.8 in)
4 795 mm
(188.8 in)
5 100 mm
(200.8 in)3 576 mm
(140.8 in)
4 186 mm
(164.8 in)
4 795 mm
(188.8 in)
5 100 mm
(200.8 in)4 475 mm
(176.2 in)
5 085 (200.2
in)4 475 mm
(176.2 in)
5 085 (200.2
in)
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Dimension Body style
Regular
Cab
Chassis
Cab 4x2Regular
Cab
Chassis
Cab 4x4Crew Cab
Chassis
Cab 4x2Crew Cab
Chassis
Cab 4x4
(5) Overall
length5 733 mm
(225.7 in)
a
6 343 mm
(249.7 in)b
6 952 mm
(273.7 in)c
7 257 mm
(285.7 in)d
5 733 mm
(225.7 in)a
6 343 mm
(249.7 in)b
6 952 mm
(273.7 in)c
7 257 mm
(285.7 in)d
6 632 mm
(261.1 in)e
7 241 mm
(285.1 in)f
6 632 mm
(261.1 in)e
7 241 mm
(285.1 in)f
a
3 576 mm (140.8 in) wheel baseb4 186 mm (164.8 in) wheel basec4 795 mm (188.8) wheel based5 100 mm (200.8 in) wheel basee4 475 mm (176.2 in) wheel basef5 085 mm (200.2 in) wheel base
3
2
1
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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.
5
4
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Vehicle identification number (VIN)
The vehicle identification number is
attached to a metal tag and is
located on the driver side
instrument panel. (Please note that
in the graphic XXXX is
representative of your vehicle
identification number.)
1. World manufacturer identifier
2. Brake type and gross vehicle
weight rating (GVWR)
3. Vehicle line, series, body type
4. Engine type
5. Check digit
6. Model year
7. Assembly plant
8. Production sequence number
Engine number
The engine number (the last eight numbers of the vehicle identification
number) is stamped on the engine block, transmission, frame and
transfer case (if equipped).
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
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A
Accessory delay ..........................48
Air bag supplemental restraint
system ..........................................82
and child safety seats ..............83
description ................................82
disposal ......................................86
driver air bag ............................84
indicator light ...........................85
operation ...................................84
passenger air bag .....................84
passenger deactivation
switch ........................................86
Air cleaner filter .......226–227, 234
Ambulance packages ....................6
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................204
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ......................106–107
Audio system
(see Radio) ................17, 19, 22, 26
Automatic transmission ............109
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................110
fluid, adding ............................222
fluid, checking ........................222
fluid, refill capacities ..............234
fluid, specification ..................240
Auxiliary power point .................47
Axle
lubricant specifications ..237, 240
refill capacities ........................234
traction lok ..............................108
B
Battery .......................................202
acid, treating emergencies .....202jumping a disabled battery ....174
maintenance-free ....................202
replacement, specifications ...234
servicing ..................................202
BeltMinder ...................................77
Brakes ........................................105
anti-lock ...........................105–107
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................106
fluid, checking and adding ....221
fluid, refill capacities ..............234
fluid, specifications .........237, 240
lubricant specifications ..237, 240
parking ....................................107
pedals (see Power adjustable
foot pedals) ...............................49
shift interlock ..........................109
Break-in period .............................4
Bulbs ............................................39
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....234
Cassette tape player ...................26
CD changer .................................28
CD-single premium .........17, 19, 22
Certification Label ....................249
Child safety restraints ................91
child safety belts ......................91
Child safety seats ........................93
attaching with tether straps ....97
in front seat ..............................95
in rear seat ................................95
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............191
instrument panel ....................193
interior .....................................193
plastic parts ............................192
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refill capacities ........................234
specifications ..................237, 240
Exhaust fumes ..........................105
F
Fail safe cooling ........................209
Fluid capacities .........................234
Foglamps .....................................37
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles .......116
driving off road .......................119
electronic shift ................118–119
indicator light .........................116
lever operated shift ................117
manual locking hubs ..............116
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................108
Fuel ............................................210
calculating fuel economy .......215
cap ...........................................212
capacity ...................................234
choosing the right fuel ...........213
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................218
detergent in fuel .....................214
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................210, 212, 215
filter, specifications ........214, 234
fuel pump shut-off switch .....159
improving fuel economy ........215
octane rating ...........213, 240–241
quality ......................................213
running out of fuel .................214
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................210
Fuses ..................................160–161
G
Garage door opener ....................47Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............212
Gas mileage (see Fuel
economy) ...................................215
Gauges .........................................13
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight
Rating) .......................................128
calculating ...............................130
definition .................................128
driving with a heavy load ......128
location ....................................128
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) .......................................128
calculating .......................128, 130
definition .................................128
driving with a heavy load ......128
location ....................................128
H
Headlamps ...................................36
aiming ........................................38
autolamp system .......................36
daytime running lights .............37
flash to pass ..............................38
high beam .................................37
replacing bulbs .........................40
turning on and off ....................36
Heating
heating and air
conditioning system ...........33–34
Hood ..........................................197
I
Ignition .......................101, 240–241
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .......................93
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................219
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