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STARTING THE ENGINE
Read all starting instructions carefully before you start your vehicle.
For temperatures below 0°C (32°F), the use of the correct grade engine
oil is essential for proper operation.
If your vehicle is equipped with a manual transmission, make sure the
parking brake is set fully before you turn the key. Depress the clutch
pedal and place the gearshift in the neutral position. The clutch must be
fully depressed in order to operate the starter. Do not press the
accelerator during starting.
If your vehicle is equipped with an automatic transmission, ensure the
gearshift lever is in P (Park) and the parking brake is set before you turn
the key. Do not press the accelerator during starting.
COLD WEATHER STARTING
Do not crank the engine for more than 30 seconds at a time as starter
damage may occur. If the engine fails to start, turn the key to OFF and
wait 30 seconds before trying again.
Do not use starting fluid such as ether in the air intake system
(see Air Cleaner Decal). Such fluid could cause immediate
explosive damage to the engine and possible personal injury.
Note:Do not add gasoline, gasohol or alcohol to Diesel fuel. This
practice creates a serious fire hazard and causes engine performance
problems.
1. Make sure all vehicle occupants have buckled their safety belts. For
more information on safety belts and their proper usage, refer toSeating
and safety restraintschapter in the owner guide.
2. Make sure the headlamps and vehicle accessories are off.
3. Turn the key to the ON position. When the WAIT TO START light
goes off, turn the key to START. (For Canadian vehicles, the daytime
running lamps will be on if the parking brake is not applied and the key
is turned to ON.)
4. When the engine starts, release
the key. The glow plugs will
continue to be activated for up to
two minutes after the WAIT TO
START light turns off. If the engine is not started before the activation
ceases, the glow plug system must be reset by turning the ignition key to
OFF.
Starting
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F-250
Engine Rear axle
ratioMaximum GCWR -
kg (lbs.)Maximum
trailer weight -
kg (lbs.)
Regular Cab Pickup 4x2 with automatic transmission and fifth
wheel
6.0L All 9072 (20000) 6213 (13700)
Regular Cab Pickup 4x4 with manual transmission and fifth wheel
6.0L All 9072 (20000) 6033 (13300)
Regular Cab Pickup 4x4 with automatic transmission and fifth
wheel
6.0L All 9072 (20000) 6033 (13300)
SuperCab Pickup 4x2 with fifth wheel
6.0L All 9072 (20000) 6033 (13300)
SuperCab Pickup 4x4 with manual transmission and fifth wheel
6.0L All 9072 (20000) 5396 (11900)
SuperCab Pickup 4x4 with automatic transmission and fifth wheel
6.0L All 9072 (20000) 5578 (12300)
Crew Cab Pickup 4x2 with manual transmission and fifth wheel
6.0L All 9072 (20000) 5850 (12900)
Crew Cab Pickup 4x2 with automatic transmission and fifth wheel
6.0L All 9072 (20000) 5941 (13100)
Crew Cab Pickup 4x4 with manual transmission and fifth wheel
6.0L All 9072 (20000) 4671 (10300)
Crew Cab Pickup 4x4 with automatic transmission and fifth wheel
6.0L All 9072 (20000) 4807 (10600)
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F-350 Regular Cab Single Rear Wheel Pickup
Engine Rear axle
ratioMaximum GCWR -
kg (lbs.)Maximum
trailer weight -
kg (lbs.)
Vehicles without fifth wheel
6.0L All 9072 (20000) 5670 (12500)
4x2 with manual transmission and fifth wheel
6.0L All 9072 (20000) 6167 (13600)
4x2 with automatic transmission and fifth wheel
6.0L All 9072 (20000) 6213 (13700)
4x4 with fifth wheel
6.0L All 9072 (20000) 6033 (13300)
F-350 Regular Cab Dual Rear Wheel Pickup
Engine Rear axle
ratioMaximum GCWR -
kg (lbs.)Maximum
trailer weight -
kg (lbs.)
Vehicles without fifth wheel
6.0L All 9072 (20000) 6031 (13300)
4x2 with manual transmission and fifth wheel
6.0L All 9072 (20000) 6031 (13300)
4x2 with automatic transmission and fifth wheel
6.0L All 9072 (20000) 6078 (13400)
4x4 with manual transmission and fifth wheel
6.0L All 9072 (20000) 5851 (12900)
4x4 with automatic transmission and fifth wheel
6.0L All 9072 (20000) 5897 (13000)
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F-350 SuperCab Single Rear Wheel Pickup
Engine Rear axle
ratioMaximum GCWR -
kg (lbs.)Maximum
trailer weight -
kg (lbs.)
Vehicles without fifth wheel
6.0L All 9072 (20000) 5670 (12500)
4x2 with fifth wheel
6.0L All 9072 (20000) 6031 (13300)
4x4 with manual transmission and fifth wheel
6.0L All 9072 (20000) 5850 (12900)
4x4 with automatic transmission and fifth wheel
6.0L All 9072 (20000) 5897 (13000)
F-350 SuperCab Dual Rear Wheel Pickup
Engine Rear axle
ratioMaximum GCWR -
kg (lbs.)Maximum
trailer weight -
kg (lbs.)
Vehicles without fifth wheel
6.0L All 9072 (20000) 5895 (13000)
4x2 with fifth wheel
6.0L All 9072 (20000) 5895 (13000)
4x4 with fifth wheel
6.0L All 9072 (20000) 5714 (12600)
F-350 Crew Cab Single Rear Wheel Pickup
Engine Rear axle
ratioMaximum GCWR -
kg (lbs.)Maximum
trailer weight -
kg (lbs.)
Vehicles without fifth wheel
6.0L All 9072 (20000) 5670 (12500)
4x2 with manual transmission and fifth wheel
6.0L All 9072 (20000) 5850 (12900)
4x2 with automatic transmission and fifth wheel
6.0L All 9072 (20000) 5941 (13100)
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F-350 SuperCab Chassis Cab Single Rear Wheel (Fifth Wheel
Towing)
Engine Rear axle
ratioMaximum GCWR -
kg (lbs.)Maximum
trailer weight -
kg (lbs.)
4x2 with manual transmission
6.0L All 9072 (20000) 5759 (12700)
4x2 with automatic transmission
6.0L All 9072 (20000) 5804 (12800)
4x4
6.0L All 9072 (20000) 5579 (12300)
F-350 SuperCab Chassis Cab Dual Rear Wheel (Fifth Wheel
Towing)
Engine Rear axle
ratioMaximum GCWR -
kg (lbs.)Maximum
trailer weight -
kg (lbs.)
4x2 with manual transmission
6.0L All 9072 (20000) 5623 (12400)
4x2 with automatic transmission
6.0L All 9072 (20000) 5668 (12500)
4x4 with manual transmission
6.0L All 9072 (20000) 5442 (12000)
4x4 with automatic transmission
6.0L All 9072 (20000) 5487 (12100)
F-350 Crew Cab Chassis Cab Single Rear Wheel (Fifth Wheel
Towing)
Engine Rear axle
ratioMaximum GCWR -
kg (lbs.)Maximum
trailer weight -
kg (lbs.)
4x2 with manual transmission
6.0L All 9072 (20000) 5668 (12500)
4x2 with automatic transmission
6.0L All 9072 (20000) 5715 (12600)
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F-350 Crew Cab Chassis Cab Single Rear Wheel (Fifth Wheel
Towing)
Engine Rear axle
ratioMaximum GCWR -
kg (lbs.)Maximum
trailer weight -
kg (lbs.)
4x4 with manual transmission
6.0L All 9072 (20000) 5488 (12100)
4x4 with automatic transmission
6.0L All 9072 (20000) 5534 (12200)
F-350 Crew Cab Chassis Cab Dual Rear Wheel (Fifth Wheel
Towing)
Engine Rear axle
ratioMaximum GCWR -
kg (lbs.)Maximum
trailer weight -
kg (lbs.)
4x2 with manual transmission
6.0L All 9072 (20000) 5534 (12200)
4x2 with automatic transmission
6.0L All 9072 (20000) 5579 (12300)
4x4 with manual transmission
6.0L All 9072 (20000) 5306 (11700)
4x4 with automatic transmission
6.0L All 9072 (20000) 5352 (11800)
F-450
Engine Rear axle
ratioMaximum GCWR -
kg (lbs.)Maximum
trailer weight -
kg (lbs.)
Regular Chassis Cab 4x2 with manual transmission
6.0L All 11793 (26000) 8163 (18000)
Regular Chassis Cab 4x2 with automatic transmission
6.0L All 11793 (26000) 8210 (18100)
Regular Chassis Cab 4x4 with manual transmission
6.0L All 11793 (26000) 8027 (17700)
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F-450
Engine Rear axle
ratioMaximum GCWR -
kg (lbs.)Maximum
trailer weight -
kg (lbs.)
Regular Chassis Cab 4x4 with automatic transmission
6.0L All 11793 (26000) 8074 (17800)
SuperCab Chassis Cab 4x2
6.0L All 11793 (26000) 8029 (17700)
SuperCab Chassis Cab 4x4
6.0L All 11793 (26000) 7847 (17300)
Crew Cab Chassis Cab 4x2
6.0L All 11793 (26000) 7938 (17500)
Crew Cab Chassis Cab 4x4
6.0L All 11793 (26000) 7802 (17200)
F-550
Engine Rear axle
ratioMaximum GCWR -
kg (lbs.)Maximum
trailer weight -
kg (lbs.)
Regular Chassis Cab 4x2
6.0L All 11793 (26000) 8165 (18000)
Regular Chassis Cab 4x4 with manual transmission
6.0L All 11793 (26000) 7981 (17600)
Regular Chassis Cab 4x4 with automatic transmission
6.0L All 11793 (26000) 8029 (17700)
SuperCab Chassis Cab 4x2
6.0L All 11793 (26000) 8029 (17700)
SuperCab Chassis Cab 4x4
6.0L All 11793 (26000) 7802 (17200)
Crew Cab Chassis Cab 4x2 with manual transmission
6.0L All 11793 (26000) 7893 (17400)
Crew Cab Chassis Cab 4x2 with automatic transmission
6.0L 4.88 11793 (26000) 7891 (17400)
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F-550
Engine Rear axle
ratioMaximum GCWR -
kg (lbs.)Maximum
trailer weight -
kg (lbs.)
6.0L (with
high
capacity
trailer tow
package)4.88 13608 (30000) 9705 (21400)
Crew Cab Chassis Cab 4x4 with manual transmission
6.0L All 11793 (26000) 7709 (17000)
Crew Cab Chassis Cab 4x4 with automatic transmission
6.0L All 11793 (26000) 7756 (17100)
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