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Contents
Before driving
Introduction 2
Instrumentation 8
Controls and features 17
Seating and safety restraints 71
Starting and driving
Starting 104
Driving 109
Roadside emergencies 127
Servicing
Maintenance and care 150
Capacities and specifications 199
Customer assistance 210
Reporting safety defects 222
Index 223
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Introduction The following warning may be required by California law: CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning Engine exhaust, some if its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, or birth defects or other reproductive harm. ICONS Indicates a safety alert. Read the following section on Warnings. Indicates vehicle information related to recycling and other environmental concerns will follow. Correct vehicle usage and the aut
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Introduction BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE There are no particular breaking-in rules for your vehicle. During the first 1 600 km (1 000 miles) of driving, vary speeds frequently. This is necessary to give the moving parts a chance to break in. INFORMATION ABOUT THIS GUIDE The information found in this guide was in effect at the time of printing. Ford may change the contents without notice and without incurring obligation. SPECIAL NOTICES Notice to owners of pickup trucks and utility type vehicles Uti
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Introduction Using your vehicle as an ambulance If your light truck is equipped with the Ford Ambulance Preparation Package, it may be utilized as an ambulance. Ford urges ambulance manufacturers to follow the recommendations of the Ford Incomplete Vehicle Manual, Ford Truck Body Builder’s Layout Book and the QVM guidelines as well as pertinent supplements. For additional information, please contact the Light Truck Body Builders Advisory Service 1–877–840–4338. Use of your Ford light truck as an
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Introduction Notice to owners of diesel-powered vehicles Read the 7.3 Liter Power Stroke Direct Injection Turbo Diesel Owner’s Guide Supplement for information regarding correct operation and maintenance of your diesel-powered light truck. Notice to owners of natural gas fueled vehicles Before you drive your vehicle, be sure to read the “Natural Gas Vehicle Owner’s Guide Supplement.” This book contains important operation and maintenance information. 5
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Introduction These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle. Vehicle Symbol Glossary Safety Alert See Owner’s Guide Fasten Safety Belt Air Bag-Front Air Bag-Side Child Seat Child Seat Installation Child Seat Tether Warning Anchorage Brake System Anti-Lock Brake System Brake Fluid - Traction Control Non-Petroleum Based Master Lighting Switch Hazard Warning Flasher Fog Lamps-Front Fuse Compartment Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Wash/Wipe Windshield Rear Window Defrost/Demist Defrost/Demist
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Introduction Vehicle Symbol Glossary Interior Luggage Child Safety Door Compartment Release Lock/Unlock Symbol Panic Alarm Engine Oil Engine Coolant Engine Coolant Temperature Do Not Open When Hot Battery Avoid Smoking, Flames, Battery Acid or Sparks Explosive Gas Fan Warning MAX Maintain Correct Fluid MIN Power Steering Fluid Level Emission System Engine Air Filter Passenger Compartment Jack Air Filter 7
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Instrumentation Instrument cluster Speed control* (pg. 10) (pg. 59) 80 H H 60 80 40 000000 L F C 90 20 km/h 8 E 0000 0 MPH SERVICE BRAKE ENGINE SOON RES ON SET ACCEL OFF COAST Headlamp control (pg. 17) Turn signal and Driver air bag wiper/washer control (pg. 88) (pg. 59) *if equipped 8
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Instrumentation Climate control system (pg. 18) Auxiliary power point (pg. 24) FAN HI OFF LO VENT FLR NORM MIX REAR A/C HI LO REAR MAX CTRL A/C OFF COOL WARM VOL PUSH ON ST DX TONE TONE VOL SEEK FM 12 CLK TUNE 1 2 3 4 AM/FM Gearshift (includes Electronic sound system overdrive button) (pg. 25) (pg. 116) 9 OVERDRIVE
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Instrumentation WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES 50 60 40 H 80 H 70 100 60 30 120 80 000000 40 L 18 F C 20 140 90 20 km/h 160 10 8 E 0000 100 0 MPH SERVICE BRAKE ENGINE SOON Brake system warning Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned to the ON BRAKE position. Also illuminates if the ! parking brake is engaged. If the brake warning lamp does not illuminate at these times, seek service immediately. Illumination after releasing the parking brake indicates low brake fluid level and the brake
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Instrumentation government emission standards. The OBD II system also assists the service technician in properly servicing your vehicle. The Service Engine Soon indicator light illuminates when the ignition is first turned to the ON position to check the bulb. If it comes on after the engine is started, one of the engine’s emission control systems may be malfunctioning. The light may illuminate without a driveability concern being noted. The vehicle will usually be drivable and will not require
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Instrumentation Transmission control indicator light (TCIL) Illuminates when the Transmission Control Switch (TCS), refer to OVERDRIVE Overdrive control in the Controls and Features chapter, has been pushed turning the transmission overdrive function OFF. When the TCIL (the word OFF on the gear shift) light is on, the transmission does not operate in the overdrive mode, refer to the Driving chapter for transmission function and operation. The light may also flash steadily if a transmission malfu
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Instrumentation Turn signal Illuminates when the left or right turn signal or the hazard lights are turned on. If one or both of the indicators stay on continuously, check for a burned-out turn signal bulb. Refer to Exterior bulbs in the Maintenance and care chapter. High beams Illuminates when the high beam headlamps are turned on. Oil pressure/Engine coolant This light will come on when the key is in the ON position and the: ² engine coolant temperature is very high ² engine oil pressure is lo
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Instrumentation Key-in-ignition warning chime/buzzer Sounds when the key is left in the ignition in the OFF/LOCK or ACC position and the driver’s door is opened. Headlamps on warning chime (if equipped) Sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are on, the ignition is off (and the key is not in the ignition) and the driver’s door is opened. GAUGES 50 60 40 H 80 H 70 100 60 30 120 80 000000 40 18 L F C 20 140 90 20 km/h 160 10 8 E 0000 100 0 MPH Speedometer Indicates the current vehicle speed.
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Instrumentation the gauge first indicates empty, there is a small amount of reserve fuel in the tank. When refueling the vehicle from an empty indication, the amount of fuel that can be added will be less than the advertised capacity due to the reserve fuel. Engine coolant temperature gauge Indicates the temperature of the engine coolant. At normal operating temperature, the needle remains within the normal area (the area H between the “H” and “C”). If it enters the red section, the engine is ov
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Instrumentation Battery voltage gauge This shows the battery voltage when the ignition is in the ON position. If the pointer moves and stays outside the normal operating range (as 18 indicated), have the vehicle’s electrical system checked as soon as possible. 8 Odometer Registers the total kilometers (miles) of the vehicle. 50 60 40 80 70 100 60 30 120 80 000000 40 20 140 90 20 km/h 160 10 0000 100 MPH 0 Trip odometer Registers the kilometers (miles) of individual journeys. To reset, 50 60 dep
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Controls and features HEADLAMP CONTROL ² Pull the headlamp control toward you to the first position to turn on the parking lamps, tail lamps, license plate lamps and marker lamps. ² Pull the headlamp control toward you to the outer position to turn on the headlamps (in addition to the previous lamps). Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped) Turns the headlamps on with a reduced output. To activate: ² the ignition must be in the ON position and ² the headlamp control is in the OFF or Parking la
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Controls and features Flash to pass Pull toward you to activate and release to deactivate. PANEL DIMMER CONTROL To adjust the brightness of the instrument panel: ² Rotate clockwise/counterclockwise when the headlamp control is in the parking lamp or low-beam position. To turn on the courtesy lamp and cargo lamps: ² Rotate fully counterclockwise. The dome lamp will not illuminate if the panel dimmer/dome lamp control is switched to OFF. CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM Heater only system (if equipped) FAN
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Controls and features Fan speed control Controls the volume of air circulated FAN HI in the vehicle. LO Temperature control knob Controls the temperature of the airflow inside the vehicle. On heater-only systems, the air cannot be cooled below the outside temperature. COOL WARM Mode selector control OFF Controls the direction of the airflow MIX FLR to the inside of the vehicle. VENT ² VENT-Distributes outside air through the instrument panel registers. ² FLR-Allows for maximum heating. Distribut
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Controls and features ² Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area (at the bottom of the windshield under the hood). ² When placing objects on top of your instrument panel, be careful to not place them over the defroster outlets. These objects can block airflow and reduce your ability to see through your windshield. Also, avoid placing small objects on top of your instrument panel. These objects can fall down into the defroster outlets and block airflow and possibly damage your clim
