2002 FORD F350 spare wheel

Stowing the flat/spare tire
1.
Lay the tire on the ground with the valve stem facing in the direction
specified on the Tire Changing Instructions located with the jack hardware.
2. Slide the wheel partially under the vehicle and install the retainer
through the wheel center. Pull on the cable to align the components at
the end of the cable.
3. Turn the jack handle clockwise until the tire is raised to its stowed
position underneath the vehicle. The effort to turn the jack handle
increases significantly and the spare tire carrier ratchets or slips when
the tire is raised to the maximum tightness. Tighten to the best of your
ability, to the point where the ratchet/slip occurs, if possible. The spare
tire carrier will not allow you to overtighten. If the spare tire carrier
ratchets or slips with little effort, take the vehicle to your dealer for
assistance at your earliest convenience.
4. Check that the tire lies flat against the frame and is properly
tightened. Try to push or pull, then turn the tire to be sure it will not
move. Loosen and retighten, if necessary. Failure to properly stow the
spare tire may result in failure of the winch cable and loss of the tire.
5.
Repeat this tightness check procedure when servicing the spare tire
pressure (every six months, per scheduled maintenance guide), or at any
time that the spare tire is disturbed through service of other components.
6. If removed, install the spare tire lock (if equipped) into the bumper
drive tube with the spare tire lock key (if equipped) and jack handle.
JUMP STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
The gases around the battery can explode if exposed to flames,
sparks, or lit cigarettes. An explosion could result in injury or
vehicle damage.
Batteries contain sulfuric acid which can burn skin, eyes and
clothing, if contacted.
Do not attempt to push-start your vehicle. Automatic
transmissions do not have push-start capability; also, the
catalytic converter may become damaged.
Preparing your vehicle
When the battery is disconnected or a new battery is installed, the
transmission must relearn its shift strategy. As a result, the transmission
may have firm and/or soft shifts. This operation is considered normal and
will not affect function or durability of the transmission. Over time, the
adaptive learning process will fully update transmission operation.
2003 F250/350/450/550(f23)
New Owners Guide own2002(own2002)
USA English(fus)
Roadside Emergencies
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•Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A
These Tire Quality Grades are determined by standards that the United
States Department of Transportation has set.
Tire Quality Grades apply to new pneumatic tires for use on passenger
cars. They do not apply to deep tread, winter-type snow tires,
space-saver or temporary use spare tires, tires with nominal rim
diameters of 10 to 12 inches or limited production tires as defined in
Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations Part 575.104(c)(2).
U.S. Department of Transportation-Tire quality grades:The U.S.
Department of Transportation requires Ford to give you the following
information about tire grades exactly as the government has written it.
Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of
the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified
government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one
and one-half (1 1/2) times as well on the government course as a tire
graded 100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual
conditions of their use, however, and may depart significantly from the
norm due to variations in driving habits, service practices, and
differences in road characteristics and climates.
Traction AA A B C
The traction grades, from highest to lowest are AA, A, B, and C. The
grades represent the tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured
under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of
asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction
performance.
The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on
straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not include
acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning or peak traction characteristics.
Temperature A B C
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B and C, representing the
tire’s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat
when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire
to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to
sudden tire failure. The grade C corresponds to a level of performance
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•DRW – Six tire rotation
If you vehicle is equipped with dual
rear wheels it is recommended that
front and rear tires (in pairs) be
rotated only side to side, with the
rear tires maintaining original
vehicle position. After tire rotation,
inflation pressures must be adjusted
for the tires new positions in
accordance with vehicle
requirements.
Replacing the tires
Replace the tires when the wear
band is visible through the tire
treads. Due to exposure to the
elements and exhaust you should
replace the spare tire when you
replace the other tires.
When replacing full size tires, never mix radial bias-belted, or
bias-type tires. Use only the tire sizes that are listed on the
Certification Label. Make sure that all tires are the same size, speed
rating, and load-carrying capacity. Use only the tire combinations
recommended on the label. If you do not follow these precautions,
your vehicle handling may be effected which can lead to loss of vehicle
control, vehicle rollover and/or personal injury.
Maintenance and Specifications
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Carpet floor mats
Cap (hard, color keyed – Leer supplier branded)
Cap (commercial – Leer supplier branded)
Cleaners, waxes and polishes
Diamond plate bed rail caps
Diamond plate front box protection
Diamond plate splash guards
Diamond plate tool box
Door edge guards
Fender flares
Flat splash guards
Front end covers (full)
Hood deflectors
Leather wrap steering wheel
Locking gas cap
Lubricants and oils
Molded splash guards
Rear window deflector
Side window air deflectors
Spare tire lock
Stainless steel grill insert
Step bumpers
Tailgate covers (Diamond plate)
Tonneau cover (soft)
Tonneau cover (hard, color keyed – Leer supplier branded)
Touch-up paint
Truck cover
Universal floor mats
Wheels
Wheel covers
Wood trim
Accessories
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fluid, specifications .........237, 240
Preparing to drive
your vehicle ...............................108
R
Radio ..........................17, 19, 22, 26
Relays ........................................160
Remote entry system .................60
illuminated entry ......................63
locking/unlocking doors ...........58
Reverse sensing system ...........114
Roadside assistance ..................158
S
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ........................70–73, 75
Safety defects, reporting ..........189
Safety restraints ....................70–75
belt minder ...............................77
cleaning the safety belts ..........81
extension assembly ..................81
for adults .............................71–73
for children .........................90–91
lap belt ......................................76
warning light and chime ..........77
Safety seats for children ............93
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) ...............70
Seats ............................................65
child safety seats ......................93
Servicing your vehicle ..............196
Snowplowing .................6, 154–156
Spare tire (see Changing
the Tire) ....................................165Spark plugs,
specifications .............234, 240–241
Special notice ................................7
ambulance conversions ..............6
diesel-powered vehicles .............5
four-wheel drive
vehicles ............................156–157
utility-type vehicles ....................6
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................237, 240
Speed control ..............................50
Starting your
vehicle ........................101–102, 104
jump starting ..........................174
Steering wheel
tilting .........................................46
T
Tailgate ........................................57
Tires ...................................227–229
changing ..........................165, 167
checking the pressure ............229
replacing ..................................232
rotating ....................................230
snow tires and chains ............233
tire grades ...............................228
treadwear ................................228
Towing .......................................130
trailer towing ..........................130
wrecker ....................................179
Traction-lok rear axle ...............108
Transfer case
fluid checking .........................226
Transmission
automatic operation ...............109
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................222
Index
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