2005 FORD SUPER DUTY Owners Manual

Splash guards
Step bars
Tonneau covers
Wheels
Interior style
Consoles
Electrochromatic compass/temperature interior mirrors
Floor mats
Leather wrapped steering wheels
Scuff plates
Speed control
Lifestyle
Bedliners and bedmats
Bed tents
Bike racks
Cargo organization and management
Diamond plate accessories
Rear seat entertainment systems
Toolboxes
Towing mirrors
TracRac and accessories
Trailer hitches, wiring harnesses and accessories
Peace of mind
First aid and highway safety kits
Full vehicle covers
Locking gas cap
Navigation systems
Remote start
Vehicle security systems
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For maximum vehicle performance, keep the following information in
mind when adding accessories or equipment to your vehicle:
•When adding accessories, equipment, passengers and luggage to your
vehicle, do not exceed the total weight capacity of the vehicle or of
the front or rear axle (GVWR or GAWR as indicated on the Safety
Compliance Certification label). Consult your dealer for specific weight
information.
•The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Canadian Radio
Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) regulate the use of mobile
communications systems — such as two-way radios, telephones and
theft alarms - that are equipped with radio transmitters. Any such
equipment installed in your vehicle should comply with FCC or CRTC
regulations and should be installed only by a qualified service
technician.
•Mobile communications systems may harm the operation of your
vehicle, particularly if they are not properly designed for automotive
use.
•To avoid interference with other vehicle functions, such as anti-lock
braking systems, amateur radio users who install radios and antennas
onto their vehicle should not locate the Amateur Radio Antennas in
the area of the driver’s side hood.
•Electrical or electronic accessories or components that are
non-Genuine Ford Accessories added to the vehicle by the dealer or
the owner may adversely affect battery performance and durability.
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A
Accessory delay ..........................60
Air bag supplemental
restraint system ................108–109
and child safety seats ............110
description ..............................109
disposal ....................................112
driver air bag ..........................111
indicator light .........................112
operation .................................111
passenger air bag ...................111
passenger deactivation
switch ......................................113
Air cleaner filter ...............278, 280
Air conditioning ..........................37
Ambulance packages ....................8
Antifreeze (see
Engine coolant) ........................255
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................181
Audio system
(see Radio) ................20, 22, 25, 28
Automatic transmission ............184
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................186
fluid, adding ............................273
fluid, checking ........................273
fluid, refill capacities ..............281
fluid, specification ..................287
Auxiliary power point .................58
Axle
lubricant specifications ..283, 287
refill capacities ........................281
traction lok ..............................183
B
Battery .......................................253acid, treating emergencies .....253
jumping a disabled battery ....221
maintenance-free ....................253
replacement, specifications ...280
servicing ..................................253
BeltMinder .................................104
Brakes ........................................181
anti-lock ...................................181
anti-lock brake system
(ABS) warning light ...............181
fluid, checking and adding ....272
fluid, refill capacities ..............281
fluid, specifications .........283, 287
lubricant specifications ..283, 287
parking ....................................182
shift interlock ..........................184
Break-in period .............................5
Bulbs ............................................47
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....281
Cassette tape player .......20, 22, 25
Cell phone use ............................67
Certification Label ....................294
Child safety restraints ..............118
child safety belts ....................118
Child safety seats ......................120
attaching with tether straps ..124
in front seat ............................122
in rear seat ..............................122
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............239
instrument panel ....................241
interior .....................................241
interior trim ............................241
plastic parts ............................240
safety belts ..............................241
washing ....................................238
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waxing .....................................238
wheels ......................................239
wiper blades ............................241
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ............37
Clutch
fluid ..........................................272
operation while driving ..........188
recommended shift speeds ....189
Compass, electronic
set zone adjustment .................71
Console ........................................67
overhead ....................................57
Controls
steering column ........................66
Coolant
checking and adding ..............255
refill capacities ................259, 281
specifications ..................283, 287
Cruise control (see
Speed control) ............................63
Customer Assistance ................211
Ford accessories for your
vehicle .....................................244
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................235
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ..............236
Getting roadside assistance ...211
Getting the service
you need .................................229
Ordering additional
owner’s literature ...................236
The Dispute Settlement
Board .......................................232
Utilizing the Mediation/
Arbitration Program ...............234D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................41
Dipstick
automatic transmission fluid .273
engine oil .................................249
Doors
lubricant specifications ..........283
Driveline universal joint
and slip yoke .............................277
Driving under special
conditions ..................188, 201, 204
sand .........................................203
snow and ice ...........................205
through water .................203, 207
E
Electronic message center ...67, 69
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................221
Emergency Flashers .................212
Emission control system ..........269
Engine ........................................287
cleaning ...................................239
coolant .....................................255
diesel ...........................................8
fail-safe coolant ......................260
idle speed control ...................253
lubrication
specifications ..................283, 287
refill capacities ........................281
service points ..................247–248
starting after a collision .........213
Engine block heater .................180
Engine oil ..................................249
checking and adding ..............249
dipstick ....................................249
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filter, specifications ........252, 280
recommendations ...................252
refill capacities ........................281
specifications ..................283, 287
Exhaust fumes ..........................180
F
Fail safe cooling ........................260
Fluid capacities .........................281
Foglamps .....................................41
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles .......193
description ..............................197
driving off road .......................199
electronic shift ................193, 197
indicator light .........................194
lever operated shift ................195
manual locking hubs ..............193
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................184
Fuel ............................................261
calculating fuel economy .72, 265
cap ...........................................263
capacity ...................................281
choosing the right fuel ...........264
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................268
detergent in fuel .....................265
filling your vehicle
with fuel ..................261, 263, 266
filter, specifications ........265, 280
fuel pump shut-off switch .....213
improving fuel economy ........265
octane rating ...................264, 287
quality ......................................264
running out of fuel .................265
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................261
Fuel pump shut-off switch .......213
Fuses ..................................213–214G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............263
Gas mileage (see Fuel
economy) ...................................265
Gauges .........................................16
transmission fluid
temperature gauge ...................20
H
Hazard flashers .........................212
Head restraints ...........................90
Headlamps ...................................40
aiming ..................................42, 44
autolamp system .......................40
daytime running lights .............41
flash to pass ..............................42
high beam .................................41
replacing bulbs ...................48–51
turning on and off ....................40
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system ...........................34–35, 37
Hood ..........................................246
I
Ignition ...............................175, 287
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................120
Inspection/maintenance
(I/M) testing ..............................270
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................241
cluster ........................................12
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................42
J
Jump-starting your vehicle ......221
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K
Keyless entry system .................86
Keys
positions of the ignition .........175
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................40
daytime running light ...............41
fog lamps ...................................41
headlamps .................................40
headlamps, flash to pass ..........42
instrument panel, dimming .....42
interior lamps ...........................46
replacing bulbs ...................47–54
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................46
Lights, warning and indicator ....12
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........181
speed control ............................65
Load limits .................................160
Loading instructions .................165
Locks
childproof ..................................81
Lubricant specifications ...283, 287
Lug nuts ....................................148
Lumbar support, seats ...............95
M
Manual transmission .................188
fluid capacities ........................281
lubricant specifications ..........287
reverse .....................................190
Message center ...............67, 69–70
english/metric button ...............74
system check button ................73warning messages .....................75
Mirrors ...................................56, 60
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................60
fold away ...................................62
heated ........................................60
side view mirrors (power) .......60
signal .........................................61
Moon roof ....................................57
Motorcraft parts ................265, 280
O
Octane rating ............................264
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................249
Overdrive .....................................56
P
Parking brake ............................182
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....280
Pedals (see Power adjustable
foot pedals) .................................63
Power adjustable foot pedals .....63
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................219
Power door locks ........................80
Power mirrors .............................60
Power point .................................58
Power steering ..........................183
fluid, checking and adding ....271
fluid, refill capacity ................281
fluid, specifications .........283, 287
Power Windows ...........................58
Preparing to drive
your vehicle ...............................184
R
Radio ..........................20, 22, 25, 28
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Relays ........................................213
Remote entry system .................82
illuminated entry ......................85
locking/unlocking doors ...........80
Reverse sensing system ...........191
Roadside assistance ..................211
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ..........108
Safety belts (see
Safety restraints) ................97–101
Safety defects, reporting ..........237
Safety restraints ..................97–101
belt minder .............................104
extension assembly ................107
for adults ...........................98–101
for children .....................117–118
lap belt ....................................102
safety belt maintenance .........108
warning light and
chime ...............................103–104
Safety seats for children ..........120
Seat belts (see
Safety restraints) ........................97
Seats ............................................90
child safety seats ....................120
cleaning ...................................242
Servicing your vehicle ..............245
Snowplowing .................8, 208–210
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................280, 287
Special notice ................................9
ambulance conversions ..............8
diesel-powered vehicles .............8
four-wheel drive vehicles .......210
utility-type vehicles ....................8Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................283, 287
Speed control ..............................63
Starting your vehicle .......175–176,
179
jump starting ..........................221
Steering wheel
controls ......................................66
tilting .........................................56
T
Tailgate ..................................78–79
Tilt steering wheel ......................56
Tires ...................................131–132
alignment ................................156
care ..........................................155
changing ..................................141
checking the pressure ............134
inspecting and inflating .........133
label .........................................154
replacing ..................................137
rotating ....................................157
safety practices .......................156
sidewall information ...............149
snow tires and chains ............160
spare tire .........................137–138
terminology .............................132
tire grades ...............................132
treadwear ........................131, 155
Towing .......................................165
trailer towing ..........................165
wrecker ....................................227
Traction-lok rear axle ...............183
Transfer case
fluid checking .........................277
Transmission
automatic operation .........56, 184
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....184
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fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................273
fluid, checking and adding
(manual) .................................276
fluid, refill capacities ..............281
lubricant specifications ..283, 287
manual operation ....................188
Turn signal ..................................46
V
Vehicle dimensions ...................287
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................294
Vehicle loading ..........................160Ventilating your vehicle ...........180
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......12
Washer fluid ..............................249
Water, Driving through .............207
Windows
power .........................................58
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers ..........................................55
checking and adding fluid .....249
replacing wiper blades .............55
Wrecker towing .........................227
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