2004 FORD F150 bulb

Replacing license plate lamp bulbs
The license plate bulbs are located
behind the rear bumper. To change
the license plate lamp bulbs:
1. Reach behind the rear bumper to
locate the bulb.
2. Twist the bulb socket
counterclockwise and carefully pull
to remove it from the lamp
assembly.
3. Pull out the old bulb from the
socket and push in the new bulb.
4. Install the bulb socket in lamp assembly by turning it clockwise.
Replacing running board lamp bulbs (if equipped)
The running board bulbs are located
behind the running board.
1. Reach behind the center bracket
of the running board to locate the
bulb.
2. Twist the bulb socket
counterclockwise and carefully pull
to remove it from the lamp
assembly.
3. Pull out the old bulb from the
socket and push in the new bulb.
Install the new bulb in reverse order.
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A
Accessory delay ..........................50
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 ...............213, 227
Ambulance packages ....................7
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................190
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................108
Armrests ......................................67
Audio system
(see Radio) ................17, 19, 22, 25
Automatic transmission ............111
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................112
fluid, adding ............................208
fluid, checking ........................208
fluid, refill capacities ..............228
fluid, specification ..................233
Auxiliary power point .................48
Axle
lubricant specifications ..231, 233
refill capacities ........................228
traction lok ..............................110
B
Battery .......................................189acid, treating emergencies .....189
jumping a disabled battery ....159
maintenance-free ....................189
replacement, specifications ...227
servicing ..................................189
BeltMinder ...................................77
Brakes ........................................108
anti-lock ...................................108
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................108
fluid, checking and adding ....207
fluid, refill capacities ..............228
fluid, specifications .........231, 233
lubricant specifications ..231, 233
parking ....................................109
shift interlock ..........................111
Bulbs ............................................38
C
Calculating load ........................133
Capacities for refilling fluids ....228
Cell phone use ............................48
Certification Label ....................237
Changing a tire .........................151
Child safety restraints ................90
child safety belts ......................90
Child safety seats ........................93
attaching with tether straps ....98
in front seat ..............................94
in rear seat ..........................94, 97
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............176
exterior ....................................179
instrument panel ....................178
interior .....................................178
interior trim ............................178
plastic parts ............................177
safety belts ..............................178
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checking and adding ..............185
dipstick ....................................185
filter, specifications ........188, 227
recommendations ...................188
refill capacities ........................228
specifications ..................231, 233
Exhaust fumes ..........................107
F
Fail safe cooling ........................194
Floor mats ...................................53
Fluid capacities .........................228
Foglamps .....................................34
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles .......117
driving off road .......................120
electronic shift ................119–120
indicator light .........................117
lever operated shift ................118
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................110
Fuel ............................................196
calculating fuel economy .......200
cap ...........................................198
capacity ...................................228
choosing the right fuel ...........198
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................203
detergent in fuel .....................200
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................196, 198, 200
filter, specifications ........200, 227
fuel pump shut-off switch .....142
improving fuel economy ........200
octane rating ...........199, 233–234
quality ......................................199
running out of fuel .................200
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................196
Fuel pump shut-off switch .......142Fuses ..................................143–144
G
Garage door opener ....................45
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............198
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................200
Gauges .........................................14
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight
Rating)
calculating ...............................133
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating)
calculating ...............................133
H
Hazard flashers .........................142
Head restraints ...........................65
Headlamps ...................................34
aiming ........................................36
autolamp system .......................34
bulb specifications ....................38
daytime running lights .............35
flash to pass ..............................35
high beam .................................35
replacing bulbs .........................39
turning on and off ....................34
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system .................................31–32
Hood ..........................................182
I
Ignition .......................103, 233–234
Infant seats (see Safety seats) ..93
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Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................205
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................178
cluster ........................................10
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................36
J
Jack ............................................151
positioning ...............................151
storage .....................................151
Jump-starting your vehicle ......159
K
Keyless entry system .................60
Keys
positions of the ignition .........103
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................34
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................38
daytime running light ...............35
fog lamps ...................................34
headlamps .................................34
headlamps, flash to pass ..........35
instrument panel, dimming .....36
interior lamps .....................37–38
replacing bulbs ...................38–43
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................36
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........108
speed control ............................53
Load limits .................................129Loading instructions .................133
Lubricant specifications ...231, 233
Lug nuts ....................................158
Lumbar support, seats .........67–68
M
Manual transmission .................114
fluid capacities ........................228
lubricant specifications ..........233
reverse .....................................116
Mirrors .........................................50
fold away ...................................50
side view mirrors (power) .......50
Motorcraft parts ................200, 227
O
Octane rating ............................199
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................185
P
Parking brake ............................109
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....227
Pedals (see Power adjustable
foot pedals) .................................51
Power adjustable foot pedals .....51
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................147
Power door locks ........................55
Power point .................................48
Power steering ..........................109
fluid, checking and adding ....206
fluid, refill capacity ................228
fluid, specifications .........231, 233
Power Windows ...........................49
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