2. To unfasten, push the release
button and remove the tongue from
the buckle.
The front outboard and rear outboard safety restraints in the vehicle are
combination lap and shoulder belts. The front outboard passenger and
rear seat outboard safety belts have two types of locking modes
described below:
Vehicle sensitive mode
This is the normal retractor mode, which allows free shoulder belt length
adjustment to your movements and locking in response to vehicle
movement. For example, if the driver brakes suddenly or turns a corner
sharply, or the vehicle receives an impact of approximately 5 mph (8
km/h) or more, the combination safety belts will lock to help reduce
forward movement of the driver and passengers.
On SuperCab and Crew Cab models, the front seat belt system can also
be made to lock manually by quickly pulling on the shoulder belt.
Rear seat belts (if equipped) cannot be made to lock up by pulling
quickly on the belt.
Automatic locking mode
When to use the automatic locking mode
In this mode, the shoulder belt is automatically pre-locked. The belt will
still retract to remove any slack in the shoulder belt. The automatic
locking mode is not available on the driver safety belt.
This mode should be used any time a child safety seat is installed in a
passenger front or outboard rear seating position (if equipped). Children
12 years old and under should be properly restrained in the rear seat
whenever possible. Refer to Safety restraints for children or Safety
seats for children later in this chapter.
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Insert the tongue into the correct
buckle (the buckle closest to the
direction the tongue is coming
from). To lengthen the belt, turn the
tongue at a right angle to the belt
and pull across your lap until it
reaches the buckle. To tighten the
belt, pull the loose end of the belt
through the tongue until it fits
snugly across the hips.
Shorten and fasten the belt when
not in use.
• 2nd row center seating position (if equipped)
The lap belt will not adjust automatically. To fasten, grasp the tongue,
and with a continuous motion, pull out enough webbing to buckle the
tongue into the correct buckle. If you did not pull out enough webbing to
reach the buckle, allow the tongue to retract fully before trying to pull it
out again.
Safety belt warning light and indicator chime
The safety belt warning light illuminates in the instrument cluster and a
chime sounds to remind the occupants to fasten their safety belts.
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UTILIZING THE MEDIATION/ARBITRATION PROGRAM
(CANADA ONLY)
In those cases where you continue to feel that the efforts by Ford of
Canada and the authorized dealer to resolve a factory-related vehicle
service concern have been unsatisfactory, Ford of Canada participates in
an impartial third party mediation/arbitration program administered by
the Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP).
The CAMVAP program is a straight-forward and relatively speedy alternative
to resolve a disagreement when all other efforts to produce a settlement
have failed. This procedure is without cost to you and is designed to
eliminate the need for lengthy and expensive legal proceedings.
In the CAMVAP program, impartial third-party arbitrators conduct
hearings at mutually convenient times and places in an informal
environment. These impartial arbitrators review the positions of the
parties, make decisions and, when appropriate, render awards to resolve
disputes. CAMVAP decisions are fast, fair, and final as the arbitrator’s
award is binding both to you and Ford of Canada.
CAMVAP services are available in all Canadian territories and provinces.
For more information, without charge or obligation, call your CAMVAP
Provincial Administrator directly at 1-800-207-0685.
FORD EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN
You can get more protection for your new car or light truck by
purchasing Ford Extended Service Plan (Ford ESP) coverage. It provides
the following:
• Benefits during the warranty period depending on the plan you
purchase (such as: reimbursement for rentals; coverage for certain
maintenance and wear items).
• Protection against covered repair costs after your Bumper-to-Bumper
Warranty expires.
You may purchase Ford ESP from any participating Ford and Lincoln
Mercury and Ford of Canada authorized dealer. There are several plans
available in various time, distance and deductible combinations which
can be tailored to fit your own driving needs. Ford ESP also offers
reimbursement benefits for towing and rental coverage.
When you buy Ford ESP, you receive Peace-of-Mind protection
throughout the United States and Canada, provided by a network of
more than 4,600 participating Ford or Lincoln Mercury and Ford of
Canada authorized dealers.
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ENGINE DATA
Engine 5.4L V8 engine 6.8L V10 engine
Cubic inches 330 415
Required fuel 87 octane 87 octane
Firing order 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8 1-6-5-10-2-7-3-8-4-9
Spark plug gap 1.02–1.28mm
(0.040–0.050 inch)* 1.02–1.28mm
(0.040–0.050 inch)*
Ignition system Coil on plug Coil on plug
Compression ratio 9.8:1 9.2:1
*The 5.4L 3V and 6.8L 3V spark plug gap CANNOT be adjusted.
VEHICLE DIMENSIONS
F–250 Regular Cab and SuperCab
Dimension Body style
Regular
Cab 4x2 –
inches
(mm) Regular
Cab 4x4 –
inches
(mm) SuperCab
4x2 –
inches
(mm) SuperCab
4x4 –
inches
(mm)
(1) Overall
height 76.5 (1943) 79.1 (2009) 76.8 (1951) b
79.4 (2017) b
(2) Track -
Front/Rear 68.3
(1734)/67.2
(1706) 68.3 (1736) /
67.2 (1706) 68.3 (1734) /
67.2 (1706) 68.3 (1736) /
67.2 (1706)
(3) Overall
width 79.9 (2029) 79.9 (2029) 79.9 (2029) 79.9 (2029)
(4)
Wheelbase 137.0
(3480) 137.0 (3480) 141.8
(3602) a
158.0
(4013) b
141.8
(3602) a
158.0
(4013) b
(5) Overall
length 226.4
(5751) 226.4 (5751) 231.2
(5872) a
247.4
(6284) b
231.2
(5872) a
247.4
(6284) b
a
Short Box b
Long Box
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F–250 Crew Cab
Dimension Body style
Crew Cab
4x2, Short
box -
inches
(mm) Crew Cab
4x4, Short
box - inches
(mm) Crew Cab
4x2, Long
box - inches
(mm) Crew Cab
4x4, Long
box - inches
(mm)
(1) Overall
height 77.5 (1969) 80.0 (2032) 77.3 (1963) 79.9 (2029)
(2) Track -
Front/Rear 68.3
(1734)/
67.2 (1706) 68.3 (1736)/
67.2 (1706) 68.3 (1734)/
67.2 (1706) 68.3 (1736)/
67.2 (1706)
(3) Overall
width 79.9 (2029) 79.9 (2029) 79.9 (2029) 79.9 (2029)
(4)
Wheelbase 156.2
(3967) 156.2 (3967) 172.4 (4379) 172.4 (4379)
(5) Overall
length 245.6
(6238) 245.6 (6238) 261.8 (6650) 261.8 (6650)
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F–350 (except Crew Cab)
Dimension Body style
Regular Cab
Chassis Cab
- inches
(mm) SuperCab
Chassis Cab
- inches
(mm) Regular Cab
Style Side -
inches (mm) SuperCab
Style Side -
inches (mm)
(1) Overall
height 76.9 (1953) a
77.1 (1958) b
81.6 (2073) c
80.0 (2032) d
77.4 (1966) a
77.4 (1966) b
81.5 (2070) c
80.2 (2037) d
76.8 (1951) a
76.7 (1948) b
80.8 (2052) c
79.6 (2022) d
77.3 (1963) a,e
77.1 (1958) a,f
77.0 (1956) b
81.4 (2068) c,e
81.2 (2062) c,f
79.6 (2022) d
(2a) Track -
Front 68.3 (1734) a
/
68.9 (1751) b
/
68.3 (1736) c
/
69.0 (1753) d
68.3 (1734) a
/
68.9 (1751) b
/
68.3 (1736) c
/
69.0 (1753) d
68.3 (1734) a
/
68.9 (1751) b
/
68.3 (1736) c
/
69.0 (1753) d
68.3 (1734) a
/
68.9 (1751) b
/
68.3 (1736) c
/
69.0 (1753) d
(2b) Track -
Rear 68.1 (1730) a, c
/
71.0 (1803) b, d
68.1 (1730) a, c
/
71.0 (1803) b, d
67.2 (1706) a, c
/
74.6 (1896) b, d
67.2 (1706) a, c
/
74.6 (1896) b, d
(3) Overall
width 79.9 (2029) a,c
/
92.2 (2342) b, d
79.9 (2029) a,c
/
92.2 (2342) b, d
79.9 (2029) a,c
/
95.5 (2426) b, d
79.9 (2029) a,c
/
95.5 (2426) b, d
(4)
Wheelbase 140.8 (3576)
164.8 (4186) 161.8 (4110) 137.0 (3480) 141.8 (3602) e
/
158.0 (4013) f
(5) Overall
length 225.6
(5730) a,b,c,d
/
249.6
(6340) b,d
246.6 (6264) 226.4 (5751) 231.2 (5872) e
/
247.4 (6284) f
a
4x2 Single rear wheel (SRW) b
4x2 Dual rear wheel (DRW) c
4x4 Single rear wheel (SRW) d
4x4 Dual rear wheel (DRW) e
Short box f
Long box
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F–350 Crew Cab
Dimension Body style
Crew Cab
Chassis Cab -
inches (mm) Crew Cab,
Short box -
inches (mm) Crew Cab,
Long box -
inches (mm)
(1) Overall
height 77.9 (1979) a
/
77.9 (1979) b
/
81.8 (2078) c
/
80.8 (2052) d
77.8 (1976) a
/
77.6 (1971) b
/
81.8 (2078) c
/
80.1 (2035) d
77.6 (1971) a
/
77.4 (1966) b
/
81.7 (2075) c
/
80.0 (2032) d
(2a) Track -
Front 68.3 (1734) a
/
68.9 (1751) b
/
68.3 (1736) c
/
69.0 (1753) d
68.3 (1734) a
/
68.9 (1751) b
/
68.3 (1736) c
/
69.0 (1753) d
68.3 (1734) a
/
68.9 (1751) b
/
68.3 (1736) c
/
69.0 (1753) d
(2b) Track -
Rear 68.1 (1730) a,c
/
71.0 (1803) b,d
67.2 (1706) a,c
/
74.6 (1896) b,d
67.2 (1706) a,c
/
74.6 (1896) b,d
(3) Overall
width 79.9 (2029) a,c
/
92.2 (2342) b, d
79.9 (2029) a,c
/
95.5 (2426) b, d
79.9 (2029) a,c
95.5 (2426) b,d
(4) Wheelbase 176.2 (4475) 156.2 (3967) 172.4 (4379)
(5) Overall
length 261.0 (6629) 245.6 (6238) 261.8 (6650)a
4x2 Single Rear Wheel (SRW) b
4x2 Dual Rear Wheel (DRW) c
4x4 Single Rear Wheel (SRW) d
4x4 Dual Rear Wheel (DRW)
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F–450
Dimension Body style
Regular
Cab
Chassis 4x2
– inches
(mm) Regular
Cab
Chassis 4x4
– inches
(mm) SuperCab
Chassis
4x2/4x4 –
inches
(mm) Crew Cab
Chassis
4x2/4x4 –
inches
(mm)
(1) Overall
height 80.6 (2047) a
80.5
(2045) b,c
80.2 (2037) d
80.7 (2050) a
80.5 (2045) b
80.0
(2032) c,d
80.5 (2045) 80.8 (2052) -
4x2
80.9 (2055) -
4x4
(2) Track -
Front / Rear 74.8 (1900) /
74.0 (1880) 74.8 (1900) /
74.0 (1880) 74.8 (1900) /
74.0 (1880) 74.8 (1900) /
74.0 (1880)
(3) Overall
width 93.6 (2377) 93.6 (2377) 93.6 (2377) 93.6 (2377)
(4)
Wheelbase 140.8 (3576)
164.8 (4186)
188.8 (4796)
200.8 (5100) 140.8 (3576)
164.8 (4186)
188.8 (4796)
200.8 (5100) 161.8 (4110) 176.2 (4475)
200.2 (5085)
(5) Overall
length 225.6
(5730) a
249.6
(6340) b
273.6
(6949) c
285.6
(7254) d
225.6
(5730) a
249.6
(6340) b
273.6
(6949) c
285.6
(7254) d
246.6 (6264) 261.0
(6629) e
285.0
(7239) f
a
140.8” (3576 mm) wheel base b
164.8” (4186 mm) wheel base c
188.8” (4795 mm) wheel base d
200.8” (5100 mm) wheel base e
176.2” (4475 mm) wheel base f
200.2” (5085 mm) wheel base
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