ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
Getting roadside assistance
To fully assist you should you have a vehicle concern, Ford Motor
Company offers a complimentary roadside assistance program. This
program is separate from the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. The service
is available:
•24–hours, seven days a week
•for the coverage period listed on the Roadside Assistance Card
included in your Owner Guide portfolio.
Roadside assistance will cover:
•a flat tire change with a good spare (except vehicles that have been
supplied with a tire inflation kit)
•battery jump start
•lock-out assistance (key replacement cost is the customer’s
responsibility)
•fuel delivery – Independent Service Contractors, if not prohibited by
state, local or municipal law shall deliver up to 2.0 gallons (7.5L) of
gasoline or 5 gallons (18.9L) of diesel fuel to a disabled vehicle. Fuel
delivery service is limited to two no-charge occurrences within a
12-month period.
•winch out – available within 100 feet (30.5 meters) of a paved or
county maintained road, no recoveries.
•towing – Ford/Mercury/Lincoln eligible vehicle towed to an authorized
dealer within 35 miles (56.3 km) of the disablement location or to the
nearest authorized dealer. If a member requests to be towed to an
authorized dealer more than 35 miles (56.3 km) from the disablement
location, the member shall be responsible for any mileage costs in
excess of 35 miles (56.3 km).
Trailers shall be covered up to $200 if the disabled eligible vehicle
requires service at the nearest authorized dealer. If the trailer is disabled,
but the towing vehicle is operational, the trailer does not qualify for any
roadside services.
2008 F-250/350/450/550(f23)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA(fus)
Roadside Emergencies
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Family entertainment system ....48
Fluid capacities .........................383
Foglamps .....................................85
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles .......276
description ..............................281
driving off road .......................283
electronic shift ................277, 281
indicator light .........................278
lever operated shift ................278
manual locking hubs ..............277
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................264
Fuel ............................................362
calculating fuel
economy ..........................130, 367
cap ...........................................364
capacity ...................................383
choosing the right fuel ...........365
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................370
detergent in fuel .....................366
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................362, 364, 367
filter, specifications ........362, 382
fuel pump shut-off switch .....296
improving fuel economy ........367
octane rating ...................366, 387
quality ......................................366
running out of fuel .................366
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................362
Fuel pump shut-off switch .......296
Fuses ..................................297–298
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............364
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................367
Gauges .........................................19transmission fluid
temperature gauge ...................23
H
Hazard flashers .........................296
Head restraints .........................162
Headlamps ...................................85
aiming ..................................87, 89
autolamp system .......................85
daytime running lights .............86
flash to pass ..............................86
high beam .................................86
replacing bulbs ...................93–94
turning on and off ....................85
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system ...........................76–77, 80
Homelink wireless control
system ........................................116
Hood ..........................................347
I
Ignition ...............................255, 387
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................196
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................372
Instrument panel
cleaning ...........................340–341
cluster ........................................12
lighting up panel and interior .87
J
Jump-starting your vehicle ......322
K
Keyless entry system ...............157
2008 F-250/350/450/550(f23)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA(fus)
Index
394
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