2006 FORD F250 SUPER DUTY maintenance

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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F–550
Dimension Body style
Regular
Cab
Chassis
Cab 4x2 –
inches
(mm) Regular
Cab
Chassis
Cab 4x4 –
inches
(mm) Crew Cab
Chassis
Cab 4x2 –
inches
(mm) Crew Cab
Chassis
Cab 4x4 –
inches
(mm)
(1) Overall
height 81.7 (2075) a
81.4
(2068) b,c
81.1 (2060) d
81.7 (2075) a
81.2 (2062) b
81.1 (2060) c
80.7 (2050) d
81.5 (2070) 81.4 (2068)
(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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IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE
Safety Compliance Certification Label
The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration Regulations require
that a Safety Compliance
Certification Label be affixed to a
vehicle and prescribe where the
Safety Compliance Certification
Label may be located. The Safety
Compliance Certification Label is
located on the structure by the
trailing edge of the driver’s door or
the edge of the driver’s door.
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
The vehicle identification number is
attached to a metal tag and is
located on the driver side
instrument panel. (Please note that
in the graphic XXXX is
representative of your vehicle
identification number.) XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
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1. World manufacturer identifier
2. Brake type and gross vehicle
weight rating (GVWR)
3. Vehicle line, series, body type
4. Engine type
5. Check digit
6. Model year
7. Assembly plant
8. Production sequence number
TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE CODE DESIGNATIONS
You can find a transmission/transaxle code on the vehicle Safety
Compliance Certification Label. The following table tells you which
transmission or transaxle each code represents.
Code Description
5 Six-speed manual, Dana (ZF S6–650)
7 Six-speed manual, Dana (ZF M6HD-W)
T Five-speed automatic, TorqShift (gas engines)
B Five-speed automatic, TorqShift (diesel engine)
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A
Accessory delay ..........................58
Air cleaner filter .......283–284, 286
Air conditioning ..........................36
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ................................108–109
and child safety seats ............110
description ..............................109
disposal ....................................112
driver airbag ............................111
indicator light .........................112
operation .................................111
passenger airbag .....................111
passenger deactivation
switch ......................................113
Ambulance packages ....................8
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................260
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ......................172–173
Audio system
(see Radio) ................20, 22, 25, 28
Automatic transmission ............176
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................177
fluid, adding ............................279
fluid, checking ........................279
fluid, refill capacities ..............287
Auxiliary power point .................56
Axle
lubricant specifications ..........290
refill capacities ........................287
traction lok ..............................175
B
Battery .......................................258
acid, treating emergencies .....258 jumping a disabled battery ....226
maintenance-free ....................258
replacement, specifications ...286
servicing ..................................258
BeltMinder .................................104
Brakes ........................................172
anti-lock ...........................172–173
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................173
fluid, checking and adding ....278
fluid, refill capacities ..............287
fluid, specifications .................290
lubricant specifications ..........290
parking ....................................173
shift interlock ..........................176
trailer .......................................159
Break-in period .............................5
Bulbs ............................................45
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....287
Cassette tape player .......20, 22, 25
Cell phone use ..............................7
Child safety restraints ..............118
child safety belts ....................118
Child safety seats ......................121
attaching with tether straps ..124
in front seat ............................122
in rear seat ..............................122
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............242
instrument panel ....................244
interior .....................................245
interior trim ............................245
plastic parts ............................244
safety belts ..............................245
washing ....................................241
waxing .....................................241
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Exhaust fumes ..........................171
F
Fail safe cooling ........................265
Fluid capacities .........................287
Foglamps .....................................40
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles .......184
description ..............................189
driving off road .......................191
electronic shift ................185, 189
indicator light .........................186
lever operated shift ................186
manual locking hubs ..............185
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................175
Fuel ............................................266
calculating fuel
economy ............................72, 271
cap ...........................................269
capacity ...................................287
choosing the right fuel ...........270
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................274
detergent in fuel .....................271
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................266, 269, 271
filter, specifications ........266, 286
fuel pump shut-off switch .....204
improving fuel economy ........271
octane rating ...................270, 293
quality ......................................270
running out of fuel .................271
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................266
Fuel pump shut-off switch .......204
Fuses ..................................205–206
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............269 Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................271
Gauges .........................................15
transmission fluid
temperature gauge ...................20
H
Hazard flashers .........................204
Head restraints ...........................90
Headlamps ...................................39
aiming ..................................41, 43
autolamp system .......................39
daytime running lights .............40
flash to pass ..............................41
high beam .................................41
replacing bulbs ...................47–50
turning on and off ....................39
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system ...........................33–34, 36
Hood ..........................................250
I
Ignition ...............................167, 293
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................121
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................276
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................244
cluster ........................................12
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................41
J
Jump-starting your vehicle ......226
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Relays ........................................205
Remote entry system .................82
illuminated entry ......................86
locking/unlocking doors ...........80
Reverse sensing system ...........182
Roadside assistance ..................202
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ..........108
Safety belts
(see Safety restraints) .......97–101
Safety defects, reporting ..........240
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 ..........121
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................300
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) ...............97
Seats ............................................90
child safety seats ....................121
cleaning ...................................246
Servicing your vehicle ..............249
Snowplowing .................8, 199–201
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................286, 293
Special notice ................................9
ambulance conversions ..............8
diesel-powered vehicles .............8 utility-type vehicles ....................8
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................290
Speed control ..............................61
Starting your vehicle .......167–168,
171
jump starting ..........................226
Steering wheel
controls ......................................66
tilting .........................................54
T
Tailgate ..................................78–79
Tilt steering wheel ......................54
Tires ...................................131–132
alignment ................................140
care ..........................................137
changing ..................................218
checking the pressure ............136
inspecting and inflating .........133
label .........................................147
replacing ..................................139
rotating ....................................141
safety practices .......................139
sidewall information ...............142
snow tires and chains ............148
spare tire .........................214, 216
terminology .............................132
tire grades ...............................132
treadwear ........................131, 138
Towing .......................................155
Trailer Brake
Controller-Integrated ..............159
trailer towing ..........................155
wrecker ....................................232
Traction-lok rear axle ...............175
Trailer Brake
Controller-Integrated ................159
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