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Replacing park/turn/sidemarker bulbs (sealed beam)
1. Make sure that the headlamp control is in the OFF position and open
the hood.
2. Remove the four screws from the
top and bottom front of the
headlamp assembly.
3. Press the retaining clip at the top
of the headlamp assembly while
pulling the assembly straight out. If
removing the lamp is difficult,
removing the four screws along the
top of the grill will help provide
more clearance.
4. Remove the bulb assembly, (1)
sidemarker or (2), park/turn by
turning it counterclockwise.
5. Pull the old bulb out from the
socket.
Install the new bulb(s) in reverse order.
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Replacing brake/tail/turn/back-up lamp bulbs - F–250/F–350 only
1. Make sure the headlamp switch is
in the OFF position and then open
the tailgate to expose the lamp
assemblies.
2. Remove the two bolts from the
tail lamp assembly and carefully pull
the lamp assembly from the tailgate
pillar by releasing the two retaining
tabs.
3. Rotate the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove from lamp
assembly.
4. Pull the bulb straight out of the socket.
Install the new bulb(s) in reverse order.
Replacing brake/tail/turn/back-up lamp bulbs - F–450/F–550 only
1. Make sure the headlamp switch is
in the OFF position.
2. Remove the four screws and the
lamp lens from lamp assembly.
3. Carefully pull the bulb straight
out of the socket and push in the
new bulb.
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Replacing cargo lamp and high-mount brakelamp bulbs
1. Make sure the headlamp switch is
in the OFF position.
2. Remove the two screws and lamp
assembly from vehicle as wiring
permits.
3. Remove the bulb socket by
rotating counterclockwise.
4. Pull the bulb straight out of the
socket.
Front clearance and identification lamp bulbs
1. Make sure the headlamp switch is
in the OFF position.
2. Remove the screw and lens from
the lamp assembly.
3. Pull the bulb straight out of the
socket.
Install the bulb(s) in reverse order.
Replacing foglamp bulbs (if equipped)
1. Make sure the headlamp switch is
in the OFF position.
2. Remove the bulb socket from the
foglamp by turning
counterclockwise.
3. Disconnect the electrical connector from the foglamp bulb.
Install the new bulb(s) in reverse order.
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Replacing license plate lamp bulbs
The license plate bulbs are located
behind the rear bumper. To change
the license plate lamp bulbs:
1. Reach behind the rear bumper to
locate the bulb.
2. Twist the bulb socket
counterclockwise and carefully pull
to remove it from the lamp
assembly.
3. Pull out the old bulb from the
socket and push in the new bulb.
4. Install the bulb socket in lamp assembly by turning it clockwise.
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Accessory delay ..........................63
Air cleaner filter .......290–291, 293
Air conditioning ..........................41
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ........................................113
and child safety seats ............114
description ..............................113
disposal ....................................117
driver airbag ............................115
indicator light .........................116
operation .................................115
passenger airbag .....................115
passenger deactivation
switch ......................................117
Ambulance packages ....................8
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................267
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................178
Audio system
(see Radio) ......................21, 23, 28
Automatic transmission ............182
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................183
fluid, adding ............................286
fluid, checking ........................286
fluid, refill capacities ..............294
Auxiliary power point .................61
Axle
refill capacities ........................294
traction lok ..............................181
B
Battery .......................................265
acid, treating emergencies .....265
jumping a disabled battery ....233maintenance-free ....................265
replacement, specifications ...293
servicing ..................................265
BeltMinder
...............................108
Brakes ........................................177
anti-lock ...................................178
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................178
fluid, checking and adding ....285
fluid, refill capacities ..............294
parking ....................................179
shift interlock ..........................182
trailer .......................................164
Break-in period .............................5
Bulbs ............................................51
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....294
Cassette tape player .............21, 23
Cell phone use ..............................7
Child safety restraints ..............122
child safety belts ....................122
Child safety seats ......................125
attaching with tether straps ..129
in front seat ............................126
in rear seat ..............................126
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............249
instrument panel ....................251
interior .....................................252
interior trim ............................252
plastic parts ............................250
safety belts ..............................252
washing ....................................248
waxing .....................................248
wheels ......................................249
wiper blades ............................251
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Fluid capacities .........................294
Foglamps .....................................45
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles .......190
description ..............................194
driving off road .......................196
electronic shift ................190, 194
indicator light .........................191
lever operated shift ................192
manual locking hubs ..............190
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................181
Fuel ............................................273
calculating fuel
economy ............................76, 278
cap ...........................................275
capacity ...................................294
choosing the right fuel ...........276
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................281
detergent in fuel .....................277
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................273, 275, 278
filter, specifications ........273, 293
fuel pump shut-off switch .....210
improving fuel economy ........278
octane rating ...................277, 298
quality ......................................277
running out of fuel .................278
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................273
Fuel pump shut-off switch .......210
Fuses ..................................211–212
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............275
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................278Gauges .........................................16
transmission fluid
temperature gauge ...................21
H
Hazard flashers .........................210
Head restraints ...........................94
Headlamps ...................................44
aiming ..................................47, 49
autolamp system .......................44
daytime running lights .............45
flash to pass ..............................46
high beam .................................46
replacing bulbs ...................52–55
turning on and off ....................44
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system ...........................38–39, 41
Hood ..........................................257
I
Ignition ...............................172, 298
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................125
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................283
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................251
cluster ........................................12
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................46
J
Jump-starting your vehicle ......233
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K
Keyless entry system .................92
Keys
positions of the ignition .........172
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................44
daytime running light ...............45
fog lamps ...................................45
headlamps .................................44
headlamps, flash to pass ..........46
instrument panel, dimming .....46
interior lamps ...........................50
replacing bulbs ...................51–58
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................50
Lights, warning and indicator ....12
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........178
speed control ............................68
Load limits .................................153
Loading instructions .................159
Locks
childproof ..................................87
Lug nuts ....................................232
Lumbar support, seats ...............99
M
Manual transmission .................185
fluid capacities ........................294
reverse .....................................187
Message center ...............72, 74–75
english/metric button ...............79
system check button ................78warning messages .....................80
Mirrors .........................................60
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................63
fold away ...................................65
heated ........................................64
side view mirrors (power) .......64
signal .........................................65
Moon roof ....................................71
Motorcraft parts ................273, 293
O
Octane rating ............................277
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................261
Overdrive .....................................60
P
Parking brake ............................179
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....293
Pedals (see Power adjustable
foot pedals) .................................66
Power adjustable foot pedals .....66
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................217
Power door locks ........................85
Power mirrors .............................64
Power point .................................61
Power steering ..........................180
fluid, checking and adding ....283
fluid, refill capacity ................294
Power Windows ...........................62
Preparing to drive your
vehicle ........................................181
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