2004 FORD F150 brake light

1.Use only a 12±volt supply to start your vehicle.
2. Do not disconnect the battery of the disabled vehicle as this could
damage the vehicle's electrical system.
3. Park the booster vehicle close to the hood of the disabled vehicle
making sure the two vehiclesdo nottouch. Set the parking brake on
both vehicles and stay clear of the engine cooling fan and other moving
parts.
4. Check all battery terminals and remove any excessive corrosion before
you attach the battery cables. Ensure that vent caps are tight and level.
5. Turn the heater fan on in both vehicles to protect any electrical
surges. Turn all other accessories off.
Connecting the jumper cables
1. Connect the positive (+) jumper cable to the positive (+) terminal of
the discharged battery.
Note:In the illustrations,lightning boltsare used to designate the
assisting (boosting) battery.
+–+–
+–+–
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PAINT CHIPS
Your dealer has touch-up paint and sprays to match your vehicle's color.
Take your color code (printed on a sticker in the driver's door jam) to
your dealer to ensure you get the correct color.
²Remove particles such as bird droppings, tree sap, insect deposits, tar
spots, road salt and industrial fallout before repairing paint chips.
²Always read the instructions before using the products.
ALUMINUM WHEELS AND WHEEL COVERS
Aluminum wheels and wheel covers are coated with a clearcoat paint
finish. In order to maintain their shine:
²Clean weekly with Motorcraft Wheel and Tire Cleaner (ZC-37±A),
which is available from your dealer. Heavy dirt and brake dust
accumulation may require agitation with a sponge. Rinse thoroughly
with a strong stream of water.
²Never apply any cleaning chemical to hot or warm wheel rims or
covers.
²Some automatic car washes may cause damage to the finish on your
wheel rims or covers. Chemical-strength cleaners, or cleaning
chemicals, in combination with brush agitation to remove brake dust
and dirt, could wear away the clearcoat finish over time.
²Do not use hydrofluoric acid-based or high caustic-based wheel
cleaners, steel wool, fuels or strong household detergent.
²To remove tar and grease, use Motorcraft Bug and Tar Remover
(ZC-42), available from your dealer.
ENGINE
Engines are more efficient when they are clean because grease and dirt
buildup keep the engine warmer than normal. When washing:
²Take care when using a power washer to clean the engine. The
high-pressure fluid could penetrate the sealed parts and cause
damage.
²Do not spray a hot engine with cold water to avoid cracking the
engine block or other engine components.
²Spray Motorcraft Engine Shampoo and Degreaser (ZC-20) on all parts
that require cleaning and pressure rinse clean.
²Cover the highlighted areas to prevent water damage when cleaning
the engine.
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SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS
To help you service your vehicle:
²We highlight do-it-yourself items in the engine compartment for easy
location.
²We provide a scheduled maintenance guide which makes tracking
routine service easy.
If your vehicle requires professional service, your dealership can provide
the necessary parts and service. Check yourWarranty Guide/Owner
Information Guideto find out which parts and services are covered.
Use only recommended fuels, lubricants, fluids and service parts
conforming to specifications. Motorcraft parts are designed and built to
provide the best performance in your vehicle.
PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE
²Do not work on a hot engine.
²Make sure that nothing gets caught in moving parts.
²Do not work on a vehicle with the engine running in an enclosed
space, unless you are sure you have enough ventilation.
²Keep all open flames and other burning (cigarettes) material away
from the battery and all fuel related parts.
Working with the engine off
²Automatic transmission:
1. Set the parking brake and shift to P (Park).
2. Turn off the engine and remove the key.
3. Block the wheels.
²Manual transmission:
1. Set the parking brake, depress the clutch and place the gearshift in 1
(First).
2. Turn off the engine and remove the key.
3. Block the wheels.
Working with the engine on
²Automatic transmission:
1. Set the parking brake and shift to P (Park).
2. Block the wheels.
Maintenance and Specifications
Maintenance and Specifications
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A
Accessory delay ..........................59
Air bag supplemental restraint
system ........................................118
and child safety seats ............120
description ..............................118
disposal ....................................123
driver air bag ..........................121
indicator light .........................122
operation .................................121
passenger air bag ...................121
passenger deactivation
switch ......................................123
Air cleaner filter ...............251, 257
Air conditioning ....................35, 37
Ambulance packages ....................7
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................231
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................149
Armrests ......................................98
Audio system
(see Radio) ................18, 20, 23, 26
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................154
fluid, adding ............................248
fluid, checking ........................248
fluid, refill capacities ..............257
fluid, specification ..................263
Axle
lubricant specifications ..261, 263
refill capacities ........................257
traction lok ..............................151
B
Battery .......................................229acid, treating emergencies .....229
jumping a disabled battery ....201
maintenance-free ....................229
replacement, specifications ...257
servicing ..................................229
Bed extender ..............................80
Brakes ........................................149
anti-lock ...................................149
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................149
fluid, checking and adding ....248
fluid, refill capacities ..............257
fluid, specifications .........261, 263
lubricant specifications ..261, 263
parking ....................................150
shift interlock ..................151±152
Bulbs ............................................47
C
Calculating load ........................173
Capacities for refilling fluids ....257
Cell phone use ............................57
Certification Label ....................268
Changing a tire .........................195
Child safety restraints ..............130
child safety belts ....................130
Child safety seats ......................133
attaching with tether straps ..138
in front seat ............................134
in rear seat ......................134, 137
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............217
instrument panel ....................219
interior .....................................219
interior trim ............................219
plastic parts ............................218
safety belts ..............................219
washing ....................................216
Index
Index
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heating and air conditioning
system ...........................33, 35, 37
HomeLink universal
transceiver (see Garage door
opener) ........................................69
Homelink wireless control
system ..........................................66
Hood
..........................................223
I
Ignition
...............................144, 263
Infant seats
(see Safety seats)
.....................133
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing
........................................246
Instrument panel
cleaning
...................................219
cluster
........................................10
lighting up panel and
interior
.......................................43
J
Jack
............................................195
positioning
...............................195
storage
.....................................195
Jump-starting your vehicle
......201
K
Keyless entry system
.................92
autolock
.....................................90
programming entry code
.........92
Keys
.............................................95
positions of the ignition
.........144L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................41
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................47
daytime running light ...............42
fog lamps ...................................42
headlamps .................................41
headlamps, flash to pass ..........43
instrument panel, dimming .....43
interior lamps .....................45±46
replacing bulbs ...................47±51
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................45
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........149
Load limits .................................171
GAWR ......................................171
GVWR ......................................171
trailer towing ..........................171
Loading instructions .................172
Locks
autolock .....................................90
childproof ..................................83
Lubricant specifications ...261, 263
Lumbar support, seats ...............99
M
Message center ...........................70
english/metric button ...............74
system check button ................74
warning messages .....................75
Mirrors ...................................53, 59
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................59
fold away ...................................61
programmable memory ....86, 100
side view mirrors (power) .......59
Index
277

Moon roof ....................................65
Motorcraft parts ................241, 257
O
Octane rating ............................240
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................226
P
Parking brake ............................150
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....257
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................189
Power door locks ........................82
Power point .................................56
Power steering ..........................150
fluid, checking and adding ....247
fluid, refill capacity ................257
fluid, specifications .........261, 263
Power Windows ...........................58
Preparing to drive your
vehicle ........................................151
R
Radio ..........................18, 20, 23, 26
Relays ........................................188
Remote entry system .................85
illuminated entry ......................89
locking/unlocking doors ...........82
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................88
Reverse sensing system ...........157
Roadside assistance ..................186
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ..........117Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..........102, 104±106, 108
Safety defects, reporting ..........215
Safety restraints ........102, 104±108
extension assembly ................117
for adults .........................104±106
for children .....................129±130
lap belt ....................................108
safety belt maintenance .........117
warning light and
chime ...............................109±110
Safety seats for children ..........133
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) .............102
Seats ............................................97
child safety seats ....................133
heated ................................37, 100
memory seat .....................86, 100
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ..........................................95
Servicing your vehicle ..............222
Setting the clock
AM/FM stereo ...........................20
AM/FM/CD .................................23
AM/FM/In-dash 6 CD ................29
AM/FM/Tape/CD .......................26
Snowplowing .................7, 183±184
Spare tire
(see Changing the Tire) ...........196
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................257, 263
Special notice
ambulance conversions ..............7
four-wheel drive
vehicles ............................184±185
utility-type vehicles ....................7
Index
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Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................261, 263
Speed control ..............................61
Starting your
vehicle ........................144±145, 148
jump starting ..........................201
Steering wheel
controls ......................................64
tilting .........................................53
T
Tailgate ..................................79±80
Temperature control
(see Climate control) .................32
Tilt steering wheel ......................53
Tires ...........................195, 253±254
changing ..................195±197, 201
checking the pressure ............254
replacing ..................................255
rotating ....................................255
snow tires and chains ............256
tire grades ...............................254
treadwear ................................253
Towing .......................................173
recreational towing .................182
trailer towing ..........................173
Traction-lok rear axle ...............151
Transfer case
fluid checking .........................250
Transmission .............................151brake-shift interlock
(BSI) ................................151±152
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................248
fluid, refill capacities ..............257
lubricant specifications ..261, 263
Trunk ...........................................83
Turn signal ..................................45
V
Vehicle dimensions ...........263, 268
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................268
Vehicle loading ..........................171
camper bodies ........................206
Ventilating your vehicle ...........148
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......10
Washer fluid ..............................226
Water, Driving through .............170
Windows
power .........................................58
power down back window .......58
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers ..........................................52
checking and adding fluid .....226
replacing wiper blades .............52
Index
279