2007 FORD F650 tow

WASHING THE EXTERIOR
Wash your vehicle regularly with cool or lukewarm water and a neutral
pH shampoo, such as Motorcraft Detail Wash (ZC-3–A), which is
available from your dealer.
•Never use strong household detergents or soap, such as dish washing
or laundry liquid. These products can discolor and spot painted
surfaces.
•Never wash a vehicle that is “hot to the touch” or during exposure to
strong, direct sunlight.
•Always use a clean sponge or car wash mitt with plenty of water for
best results.
•Dry the vehicle with a chamois or soft terry cloth towel in order to
eliminate water spotting.
•It is especially important to wash the vehicle regularly during the
winter months, as dirt and road salt are difficult to remove and cause
damage to the vehicle.
•Immediately remove items such as gasoline, diesel fuel, bird droppings
and insect deposits because they can cause damage to the vehicle’s
paintwork and trim over time.
•Remove any exterior accessories, such as antennas, before entering a
car wash.
•Suntan lotions and insect repellents can damage any painted
surface; if these substances come in contact with your vehicle,
wash off as soon as possible.
WAXING
Applying a polymer paint sealant to your vehicle every six months will
assist in reducing minor scratches and paint damage.
•Wash the vehicle first.
•Do not use waxes that contain abrasives.
•Do not allow paint sealant to come in contact with any non-body
(low-gloss black) colored trim, such as grained door handles, roof
racks, bumpers, side moldings, mirror housings or the windshield cowl
area. The paint sealant will “gray” or stain the parts over time.
PAINT CHIPS
Your dealer has touch-up paint and sprays to match your vehicle’s color.
Take your color code (printed on a sticker in the driver’s door jam) to
your dealer to ensure you get the correct color.
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Do not put engine coolant in the washer fluid reservoir. Engine
coolant can severely reduce visibility if sprayed on the
windshield.
CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES
To replace the wiper blades:
1. Pull the wiper arm away from the
windshield and lock into the service
position.
2. Turn the blade at an angle from
the wiper arm. Push the lock pin
manually to release the blade and
pull the wiper blade down toward
the windshield to remove it from the
arm.
3. Attach the new wiper to the
wiper arm and press it into place
until a click is heard.
ENGINE OIL
Checking the engine oil
Refer to the Scheduled Maintenance Guide chapter for the appropriate
intervals for checking the engine oil. Check the engine oil level
consistently and accurately.
If your vehicle is equipped with a Cummins or Caterpillar engine,
refer to the appropriate engine operator’s manual for information on the
engine oil.
If your vehicle is equipped with the 6.0L Power Stroke engine,
perform the following procedure:
1. Start the engine and let it run until it reaches normal operating
temperature (the engine coolant temperature gauge indicator will be
near the center of the normal area between H and C).
2. Park the vehicle on level ground.
3. Set the parking brake and shift into N (Neutral) (automatic
transmission) or 1 (First) (manual transmission).
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Diesel engines require specially formulated oil to resist contamination.
Proper quality oils also provide maximum efficiency of the crankcase
ventilation system which reduces air pollution.
For normal or severe service, use Motorcraft oil or an equivalent oil
conforming to Ford Specification WSS-M2C171–D or API Service
categories CI-4 PLUS, CI-4/SL or DHD-1. If CI-4 PLUS oil is not available,
CH-4 is acceptable.
Diesel engine oils with improved fuel economy properties (energy
conserving) are currently available. If you use an energy conserving oil, be
sure it meets Ford specification WSS-M2C171–D or API service category
designation CI-4/SL and is of the proper viscosity grade for the temperature
range in which you expect to operate your vehicle. Some energy conserving
oils do not meet the requirements necessary for your diesel engine.
* Heavy duty trailer towing with ambient temperatures above 50°F
(10°C) requires 15W-40 engine oil.
Using the chart, determine which SAE viscosity grade best suits the
temperature range in which you expect to operate your vehicle. The use
of the correct oil viscosity grade for diesel engines is important for
satisfactory engine operation.
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Supporting your vehicle for service
When performing service repairs on your vehicle, first prepare the
vehicle by doing the following:
1. Park the vehicle on a level concrete floor.
2. Set the parking brake and block the wheels to prevent the vehicle
from moving.
3. Select a jack with a rated capacity sufficient to lift and hold up the
vehicle.
4. Raise the vehicle with the jack applied to the axle(s). DO NOT use the
bumper as a lifting point.
5. Support the vehicle with floor stands under the axle(s). If the axle or
the suspension are being serviced, support the vehicle with floor stands
under the frame side-members, preferably between the axles.
Do not use a jack when working under a vehicle. It may give
way, causing the vehicle to fall and result in property damage,
personal injury or death. Always use floor stands to support the
vehicle.
FRAME AND TOW HOOKS
Your vehicles chassis is manufactured with frame rails of either HSLA
steel or heat-treated steel. Each must be handled in a specific manner to
ensure maximum service life. Before attempting frame repair or
modification, consult the service manual or your dealer.
It is important, particularly on vehicles where the tow hooks are used
frequently to inspect the front and rear tow hooks for damage or a loose
mounting.
U-BOLT NUT TORQUE
U-bolt diameter (nominal)
(all spring suspensions)U-bolt diameter (nominal)
Ft. lb. N•m
IROS Air w/15,500 lb. axles and
less260–300 353–407
IROS Air w/greater than 15,500 lb.
axles370–400 502–542
Hendrickson 23,000 lb. axle 370–400 502–542
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Parking brake ....................100, 106warning light .............................22
Power door locks ........................67
Power mirrors .............................61
Power point .................................59
Power steering ..........................173 fluid, checking and adding ....195
fluid, refill capacity ................228
fluid, specifications .................214
Power Take-Off (PTO) operation .................................128
Power Windows ...........................59
R
Radio ..........................32, 34, 38, 43
Relays ........................................142
Remote entry system locking/unlocking doors ...........67
Roadside assistance ..................140
S
Safety belts
(see Safety restraints) .........74–76
Safety defects, reporting ..........159
Safety restraints ....................74–76 BeltMinder
..............................79
cleaning the safety belts ..........78
extension assembly ..................78
for adults .............................75–76
for children .........................83–84
lap belt ......................................76
warning light and chime ....22, 79
Safety seats for children ............86
Scheduled Maintenance
Guide .........................................231 Coolant Change Record .........269 General Maintenance
Information .............................231
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) ...............74
Seats ............................................68 child safety seats ......................86
heated ........................................73
Special notice ................................6
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................214
Speed control ..............................63
Speedometer ...............................27
Starting your vehicle ..................91 jump starting ..........................148
preparing to start your
vehicle .......................................91
Steering .....................................172
Steering wheel controls ................................58, 63
tilting .........................................58
Suspension ................119–120, 201
T
Tachometer .................................27
Temperature control
(see Climate control) ...........49–50
Tires checking the pressure ............210
Towing wrecker ....................................152
Traction control off light ......................................22
Transmission .....................121, 125 automatic operation ...............121
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................198
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fluid, checking and adding
(manual) .................................199
fluid, refill capacities ..............228
lubricant specifications ..........214
manual operation ....................125
Turn signal ..................................53
V
Vehicle loading ..................134–135
Voltmeter
(see Battery voltage gauge) ......27
W
Warning chimes ...........................22
Warning lights (see Lights) .......22
Warranty coverage ........................6 Washer fluid ..............................175
Washing your vehicle ................160
Water, Driving through ...............96
Waxing your vehicle .................160
Wheels .......................................205
Windows
power .........................................59
Windshield defrosting ............................49–50
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers ..........................................58 checking and cleaning ............162
operation ...................................58
replacing wiper blades ...........176
Wrecker towing .........................152
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