2004 FORD F250 automatic transmission

Shifting from 2WD (2WD High) to 4x4 HIGH (4WD High)
Rotate the 4WD control to the 4x4
HIGH position at speeds up to 55
mph (88 km/h).
•The electronic shift 4WD
system is designed to engage
4x4 HIGH (4WD High) when
the vehicle is moving. If
shifted to 4x4 HIGH (4WD
HIGH) while at complete stop,
4x4 may not engage and the
4x4 indicator may not
illuminate until the vehicle is driven above 5 mph (8 km/h).
•Do not shift into 4x4 HIGH with the rear wheels slipping.
Shifting from 4x4 HIGH (4WD High) to 2WD (2WD High)
Rotate the 4WD control to 2WD at
any forward speed. Disengagement
of the transfer case and front hubs
may be delayed due to torque bind
which is caused by driving on dry
hard surfaces or performing tight
turns while using the 4WD system.
•Yo udo notneed to operate the vehicle in R (Reverse) to disengage
your front hubs, but it will eliminate any torque bind and allow the
system to immediately disengage.
Shifting from 4x4 HIGH (4WD High) to 4x4 LOW (4WD Low)
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
2. Depress the brake.
3. Place the gearshift in N (Neutral) (automatic transmission) or depress
the clutch (manual transmission).
4X4
HIGH
2WD4X4
LOW
4X4
HIGH
2WD4X4
LOW
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4. Move the 4WD control to the 4x4
LOW position.
5. Hold the shift conditions until the
LOW RANGE indicator light
illuminates.
6. If the LOW RANGE indicator light
does notilluminate within 15
seconds, let the vehicle creep at a
speed above 1 mph (1.6 km/h), then
repeat steps 1 through 5 before
reporting any shift concerns to your dealer.
Shifting from 4x4 LOW (4WD Low) to 4x4 HIGH (4WD High) or 2WD
(2WD High)
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
2. Depress the brake.
3. Place the gearshift in N (Neutral) (automatic transmission) or depress
the clutch (manual transmission).
4. Move the 4WD control to the 4x4
HIGH (4WD High) or 2WD (2WD
High) position.
5. Hold the shift conditions until the
LOW RANGE indicator light shuts
off.
6. If the LOW RANGE indicator light
does notshut off within 15
seconds, drive the vehicle above 5
mph (8 km/h), then repeat steps 1
through 5 before reporting any shift concerns to your dealer.
Driving off-road with truck and utility vehicles
4WD vehicles are specially equipped for driving on sand, snow, mud and
rough terrain and have operating characteristics that are somewhat
different from conventional vehicles, both on and off the road.
How your vehicle differs from other vehicles
Truck and utility vehicles can differ from some other vehicles. Your
vehicle may be higher to allow it to travel over rough terrain without
getting hung up or damaging underbody components.
The differences that make your vehicle so versatile also make it handle
differently than an ordinary passenger car.
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Vehicles with a higher center of gravity such as utility and
four-wheel drive vehicles handle differently than vehicles with a
lower center of gravity. Utility and four-wheel drive vehicles arenot
designed for cornering at speeds as high as passenger cars any more
than low-slung sports cars are designed to perform satisfactorily under
off-road conditions. Avoid sharp turns, excessive speed and abrupt
maneuvers in these vehicles. Failure to drive cautiously could result in
an increased risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal
injury and death.
•If the vehicle goes from one type of surface to another (i.e., from
concrete to gravel) there will be a change in the way the vehicle
responds to a maneuver (steering, acceleration or braking). Again,
avoid these abrupt inputs.
Parking
On some 4WD vehicles, when the transfer case is in the N (Neutral)
position, the engine and transmission are disconnected from the rest of
the driveline. Therefore, the vehicle is free to roll even if the automatic
transmission is in P (Park) or the manual transmission is in gear. Do not
leave the vehicle unattended with the transfer case in the N (Neutral)
position. Always set the parking brake fully and turn off the ignition
when leaving the vehicle.
Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift is
latched in P (Park). Turn the ignition to the LOCK position and
remove the key whenever you leave your vehicle.
If the parking brake is fully released, but the brake warning lamp
remains illuminated, the brakes may not be working properly.
See your dealer or a qualified service technician.
4WD Systems
4WD (when you select a 4WD mode), uses all four wheels to power the
vehicle. This increases traction, enabling you to drive over terrain and
road conditions that a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle cannot.
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and adversely affect driver and passenger safety. Frequent inspection of
vehicle chassis components is recommended if the vehicle is subjected to
heavy off-road usage.
USING YOUR VEHICLE AS A STATIONARY POWER SOURCE
(PTO)
Some automatic transmission vehicles may be equipped with a
Transmission Power Take-Off Provision, Option Code 62R. These
vehicles have a special transmission that includes a port on the left hand
side to mount an aftermarket PTO, an internal PTO gear, and calibration
for PTO usage. The actual PTO and related equipment is not offered by
Ford Motor Company, but is installed by the aftermarket.
The PTO gear in the transmission will drive the aftermarket PTO while
driving the vehicle. Therefore, some additional gear noise that may result
is normal. Also, the transmission upshift and downshift schedules will be
reduced by about 15% and may result in a firmer shift feel during PTO
mobile applications.
A more complete description of PTO operation is discussed in theFord
Truck Body Builders Layout Book,found at
www.fleet.ford.com/truckbbas.
Note:PTO applications draw auxiliary horsepower from the powertrain,
often while the vehicle is stationary. In this condition there is limited
cooling air flow through the radiator and around the vehicle that
normally occurs when a vehicle is moving. Depending on the level of
auxiliary horsepower draw and for how long, vehicle and surrounding
environmental conditions, and other factors, this can contribute to
elevated transmission fluid temperatures and resultant accelerated fluid
aging, fuel vapor over-pressurization, and other concerns. Ford trucks are
fully qualified for stationary PTO operation for 10 minutes or less of
continuous operation. For extended duration stationary PTO operation
(beyond 10 minutes) diesel engine is recommended, and further consult
your aftermarket PTO installer.
DRIVING THROUGH WATER
If driving through deep or standing water is unavoidable, proceed very
slowly especially when the depth is not known. Never drive through
water that is higher than the bottom of the hubs (for trucks) or the
bottom of the wheel rims (for cars). When driving through water,
traction or brake capability may be limited. Also, water may enter your
engine’s air intake and severely damage your engine or your vehicle may
stall.Driving through deep water where the transmission vent
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F-250 Regular Cab Pickup
Engine Rear axle
ratioMaximum GCWR -
lbs. (kg)Maximum
trailer weight -
lbs. (kg)
4x2 with automatic transmission
5.4L 3.73 13500 (6123) 7800 (3537)
5.4L 4.10 15000 (6804) 9300 (4217)
6.8L 3.73 17000 (7711) 11200 (5079)
6.8L
(without
fifth wheel)4.30 20000 (9072) 12500 (5670)
6.8L (with
fifth wheel)4.30 20000 (9072) 14200 (6439)
4x4 with manual transmission
5.4L 3.73 13500 (6123) 7400 (3357)
5.4L 4.10 15000 (6804) 8900 (4037)
6.8L 3.73 16500 (7484) 10200 (4625)
6.8L
(without
fifth wheel)4.30 20000 (9072) 12500 (5670)
6.8L (with
fifth wheel)4.30 20000 (9072) 13700 (6213)
4x4 with automatic transmission
5.4L 3.73 13500 (6123) 7400 (3356)
5.4L 4.10 15000 (6804) 8900 (4036)
6.8L 3.73 17000 (7711) 10800 (4897)
6.8L
(without
fifth wheel)4.30 20000 (9072) 12500 (5670)
6.8L (with
fifth wheel)4.30 20000 (9072) 13800 (6258)
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F-250 SuperCab Pickup
Engine Rear axle
ratioMaximum GCWR -
lbs. (kg)Maximum
trailer weight -
lbs. (kg)
4x2 with manual transmission
5.4L 3.73 13500 (6123) 7400 (3356)
5.4L 4.10 15000 (6804) 8900 (4036)
6.8L 3.73 16500 (7484) 10300 (4672)
6.8L
(without
fifth wheel)4.30 20000 (9072) 12500 (5670)
6.8L (with
fifth wheel)4.30 20000 (9072) 13800 (6260)
4x2 with automatic transmission
5.4L 3.73 13500 (6123) 7500 (3402)
5.4L 4.10 15000 (6804) 9000 (4082)
6.8L 3.73 17000 (7711) 10900 (4944)
6.8L
(without
fifth wheel)4.30 20000 (9072) 12500 (5670)
6.8L (with
fifth wheel)4.30 20000 (9072) 13800 (6260)
4x4 with manual transmission
5.4L 3.73 13500 (6123) 7100 (3221)
5.4L 4.10 15000 (6804) 8600 (3901)
6.8L 3.73 16500 (7484) 9900 (4491)
6.8L
(without
fifth wheel)4.30 20000 (9072) 12500 (5670)
6.8L (with
fifth wheel)4.30 20000 (9072) 13400 (6078)
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F-250 SuperCab Pickup
Engine Rear axle
ratioMaximum GCWR -
lbs. (kg)Maximum
trailer weight -
lbs. (kg)
4x4 with automatic transmission
5.4L 3.73 13500 (6123) 7100 (3221)
5.4L 4.10 15000 (6804) 8600 (3901)
6.8L 3.73 17000 (7711) 10500 (4763)
6.8L
(without
fifth wheel)4.30 20000 (9072) 12500 (5670)
6.8L (with
fifth wheel)4.30 20000 (9072) 13400 (6078)
F-250 Crew Cab Pickup
Engine Rear axle
ratioMaximum GCWR -
lbs. (kg)Maximum
trailer weight -
lbs. (kg)
4x2 with manual transmission
5.4L 3.73 13500 (6123) 7200 (3266)
5.4L 4.10 15000 (6804) 8700 (3945)
6.8L 3.73 16500 (7484) 10100 (4581)
6.8L (without
fifth wheel)4.30 20000 (9072) 12500 (5670)
6.8L (with
fifth wheel)4.30 20000 (9072) 13600 (6169)
4x2 with automatic transmission
5.4L 3.73 13500 (6123) 7200 (3266)
5.4L 4.10 15000 (6804) 8700 (3945)
6.8L 3.73 17000 (7711) 10600 (4808)
6.8L
(without
fifth wheel)4.30 20000 (9072) 12500 (5670)
6.8L (with
fifth wheel)4.30 20000 (9072) 13600 (6169)
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F-250 Crew Cab Pickup
Engine Rear axle
ratioMaximum GCWR -
lbs. (kg)Maximum
trailer weight -
lbs. (kg)
4x4 with manual transmission
5.4L 3.73 13500 (6123) 6800 (3083)
5.4L 4.10 15000 (6804) 8300 (3764)
6.8L 3.73 16500 (7484) 9700 (4400)
6.8L
(without
fifth wheel)4.30 20000 (9072) 12500 (5670)
6.8L (with
fifth wheel)4.30 20000 (9072) 13200 (5987)
4x4 with automatic transmission
5.4L 3.73 13500 (6123) 6800 (3084)
5.4L 4.10 15000 (6804) 8300 (3765)
6.8L 3.73 17000 (7711) 10200 (4625)
6.8L (without
fifth wheel)4.30 20000 (9072) 12500 (5670)
6.8L (with
fifth wheel)4.30 20000 (9072) 13200 (5957)
F-350 Regular Cab Single Rear Wheel Pickup
Engine Rear axle
ratioMaximum GCWR -
lbs. (kg)Maximum
trailer weight -
lbs. (kg)
4x2 with manual transmission
5.4L 3.73 13500 (6123) 7800 (3538)
5.4L 4.10 15000 (6804) 9300 (4218)
6.8L 3.73 16500 (7484) 10600 (4807)
6.8L
(without
fifth wheel)4.30 20000 (9072) 12500 (5670)
6.8L (with
fifth wheel)4.30 20000 (9072) 14100 (6394)
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