•Remove the tire chains when they are no longer needed. Do not use
tire chains on dry roads.
•The suspension insulation and bumpers will help prevent vehicle
damage. Do not remove these components from your vehicle when
using snow tires and chains.
MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS
Component 4.2L V6 engine 4.6L V8 engine 5.4L V8
engine
Air filter element FA-1632 FA-1632 FA-1632
Fuel filter FG-986B FG-986B FG-986B
Oil filter FL-400-S FL-820-S FL-820-S
PCV valve
1
Battery
(standard)BXT-59 BXT-59 BXT-59
Battery (heavy
duty)BXT-65-650 BXT-65-650 BXT-65-650
Spark
plugs-platinum
2
1
The PCV valve is a critical emission component. It is one of the items
listed in theScheduled Maintenance Guideand is essential to the life
and performance of your vehicle and to its emissions system.
For PCV valve replacement, see your dealer or a qualified service
technician. Refer to theScheduled Maintenance Guidefor the
appropriate intervals for changing the PCV valve.
Replace the PCV valve with one that meets Ford material and design
specifications for your vehicle, such as a Motorcraft or equivalent
replacement part. The customer warranty may be void for any
damage to the emissions system if such a PCV valve is not used.
2For spark plug replacement, see your dealer or a qualified service
technician. Refer to theScheduled Maintenance Guidefor the
appropriate intervals for changing the spark plugs.
Replace the spark plugs with ones that meet Ford material and
design specifications for your vehicle, such as Motorcraft or
equivalent replacement parts. The customer warranty may be
void for any damage to the engine if such spark plugs are not
used.
Refer to Vehicle Emissions Control Information (VECI) decal for spark
plug gap information.
2004 F150 Classic(p96)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA English(fus)
Maintenance and Specifications
227
Preparing to drive your
vehicle ........................................110
R
Radio ..........................17, 19, 22, 25
Relays ........................................143
Remote entry system .................56
illuminated entry ......................59
locking/unlocking doors ...........55
Roadside assistance ..................141
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ............81
Safety belts
(see Safety restraints) .........70–75
Safety defects, reporting ..........174
Safety restraints ....................70–75
belt minder ...............................77
extension assembly ..................81
for adults .............................71–74
for children .........................89–90
lap belt ......................................76
safety belt maintenance ...........81
warning light and chime ....76–77
Safety seats for children ............93
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) ...............70
Seats ............................................65
child safety seats ......................93
front seats .................................65
Servicing your vehicle ..............181
Setting the clock
AM/FM/CD .................................20
AM/FM/In-dash 6 CD ................23
AM/FM/Tape ..............................17
AM/FM/Tape/CD .......................27Snowplowing .........................7, 140
Spare tire
(see Changing the Tire) ...........152
Spark plugs,
specifications .............227, 233–234
Special notice
ambulance conversions ..............7
utility-type vehicles ....................7
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................231, 233
Speed control ..............................51
Starting your
vehicle ........................103–104, 107
jump starting ..........................159
Steering wheel
tilting .........................................45
T
Tailgate ........................................54
Tilt steering wheel ......................45
Tires ...........................151, 214–215
alignment ................................222
care ..........................................221
changing ..................151–152, 154
checking the pressure ............221
label .........................................220
replacing ..................................225
rotating ....................................222
safety practices .......................225
sidewall information ...............216
snow tires and chains ............226
spare tire .................................151
terminology .............................215
tire grades ...............................215
treadwear ........................214, 224
Towing .......................................133
recreational towing .................140
trailer towing ..........................133
2004 F150 Classic(p96)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA English(fus)
Index
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