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IDENTIFYING
COMPONENTS
IN
THE
ENGINE
COMP
ARTMENT
4.2L
engine
1.
Battery
2.
Engine
oil
filler
3.
Engine
oil
dipstick
4.
Clutch
fluid
reservoir
(if
equipped)
5.
Brake
fluid
reservoir
6.
Engine
coolant
recovery
reservoir
7.
Air
filter
assembly
8.
Power
steering
fluid
reservoir
9.
T
ransmission
fluid
dipstick
(automatic
transmission
only)
10.
W
indshield
washer
fluid
reservoir
6
7
1
2
4
5
8
9
10
3
Maintenance
and
care
155
154
156
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
1
Introduction
2
Icons
2
Breaking-In the Vehicle
2
Using Your Vehicle as an Ambulance
3
Notice to Owners of Utility Type Vehicles
3
Instrumentation
4
Climate Control
5
Passenger Air Bag
5
Warning Lights and Chimes
6
Standard Instrument Cluster
6
Optional Instrument Cluster
6
Check Engine Warning Light
6
Light Turns on Solid
7
Light Is Blinking
8
Air Bag Readiness Light
8
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
9
Turn Signal
9
Safety Belt Light
9
Brake System Warning
9
High Beams Light
10
Anti-Theft System Light
10
Charging System Light
10
Oil Pressure/Engine Coolant Light
10
Four Wheel Drive Low Light
11
Four Wheel Drive Indicator
11
Check Air Suspension Light
11
Door Ajar Light
11
Headlamps on Warning Chime
12
Fuel Reset Light
12
Key-In-Ignition Warning Chime
12
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Warning Chime
12
Fuel Gauge
13
Speedometer
14
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
14
Odometer
15
Trip Odometer
15
Tachometer
15
Battery Voltage Gauge
16
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge
16
Headlamp Control
17
Foglamp Control
17
Daytime Running Light (Canadian Vehicles Only)
17
Controls and Features
17
Panel Dimmer Control
18
Autolamp Control
18
4WD Control
19
Mode Selector Control
20
Heater Only System
20
Fan Speed Control
20
Climate Control System
20
Panel & Floor
21
Floor
21
Def
21
Manual Heating and Air Conditioning System
22
Temperature Control Knob
23
Manual Heating and Air Conditioning System Operating Tips
26
Turn Signal Control
27
Positions of the Ignition
27
Speed Control
28
To Turn Speed Control on
28
To Turn Speed Control off
28
To Set a Speed
29
To Set a Higher Set Speed
30
To Set a Lower Set Speed
30
To Disengage Speed Control
31
To Return to a Previously Set Speed
32
Hazard Flasher
33
Windshield Wiper/Washer Controls
34
Speed Dependent Wipers
34
High Beam
35
Flash to Pass
35
Overdrive Control
35
Deactivating Overdrive
36
Interior Lamps
36
Map Lamps
36
Power Windows
37
Power Side View Mirrors
38
Power Door Locks
38
Accessory Delay
38
Tailgate Lock
39
Tailgate Removal
40
Perimeter Alarm System
40
Dusarming the Perimeter Alarm System
41
Remote Entry System
42
Sounding a Panic Alarm
43
Locking the Doors
43
Unlocking the Doors
43
Autolock
44
Relock
44
Deactivating/Activating the Autolock Feature
44
Replacing the Battery (Autolock)
45
Replacing Lost Transmitters
46
Reprogramming Transmitters
46
Illuminated Entry
47
60/40 Split Bench Seat
48
Full Bench Seat
48
Seating and Safety Restraints
48
Adjusting the Front Power Seat
49
60/40 Split Rear Seat
51
Safety Restraints
51
Combination Lap and Shoulder Belts
53
Vehicle Sensitive Mode
54
Automatic Locking Mode
54
How to Use the Automatic Locking Mode
55
Adjusting the Lap Belt
56
Front Safety Belt Height Adjustment
56
How to Disengage the Automatic Locking Mode
56
Safety Belt Extension Assembly
57
Safety Belt Warning Light and Indicator Chime
58
Safety Belt Maintenance
58
Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
60
Children and Air Bags
61
How Does the Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System Work?
62
The SRS Consists Of...
63
Determining if the SRS System Is Operational
63
Passenger Air Bag Deactivate Switch
65
Turning the Passenger Air Bag Back on
66
Turning the Passenger Air Bag off
66
Safety Restraints for Children
68
Children and Safety Belts
68
Child and Infant or Child Safety Seats
70
Attaching Safety Seats with Tether Straps
74
Tether Anchorage Hardware
74
Starting
76
Starting: Important Safety Precautions
77
If Starting a Vehicle with a Manual Transmission
78
Using the Engine Block Heater
80
Starting the Engine
80
Guarding against Exhaust Fumes
81
Important Ventilating Information
82
Brakes
83
Anti-Lock Brake System
83
Driving
83
ABS Warning Lamp
84
Using ABS
84
Parking Brake
85
Traction-Lok Axle
86
The Air Suspension System
87
Transmission
88
Brake-Shift Interlock
88
Automatic Transmission Operation
88
Driving with a 4–Speed Automatic Transmission
89
Understanding Gearshift Positions
89
P (Park)
90
R (Reverse)
90
N (Neutral)
90
Overdrive
90
Using the Clutch
92
Manual Transmission Operation
92
1 (First)
92
2 (Second)
92
Recommended Shift Speeds
94
Parking Your Vehicle
96
Reverse
97
Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) Operation
98
Removing Key from Ignition
98
4WD System Indicator Lights
99
Shifting from 4H (4WD High) to 4L (4WD Low)
100
Shifting from 4H (4WD High) to 2H (2WD High)
100
Shifting from N (Neutral) to 4H (4WD High) or 4L (4WD Low)
101
Using the N (Neutral) Position
101
Using the Electronic Shift 4WD System
102
Driving Off-Road with 4WD
104
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck
105
Sand
105
Mud and Water
105
Driving on Hill or Slope Terrain
106
Driving on Snow and Ice
107
Vehicle Loading
108
Base Curb Weight
108
Payload
108
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)
108
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
109
GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)
109
Maximum Trailer Weight Rating
109
Trailer Weight Range
109
Calculating the Load Your Vehicle Can Carry/Tow
110
Driving through Water
111
Towing a Trailer
112
Trailer Towing Tables
113
F-150 4X2 with Automatic Transmission
113
F-150 4X2 Manual Transmission
114
F-150 4X4 Automatic Transmission
114
F-150 4X4 Manual Transmission
115
F-250 4X2 Automatic Transmission
115
F-250 4X2 Manual Transmission
116
F-250 4X4 Manual Transmission
117
F-250 4X4 Automatic Transmission
117
Preparing to Tow
118
Hitches
118
Load Equalizing Hitch
118
Safety Chains
119
Trailer Brakes
119
Trailer Lamps
120
Using a Step Bumper
120
Driving While You Tow
120
Trailer Towing Tips
121
Servicing after Towing
121
Launching or Retrieving a Boat
122
Recreational Towing (All Wheels on the Ground)
123
2WD (Manual and Automatic Transmissions)
123
4WD – Lever Operated Transfer Case (Manual and Automatic Transmissions)
123
Snowplowing
124
4WD – Electronic Shift Transfer Case
124
Installing Snowplow
125
Removing Snowplow
127
Snowplowing with Your Air Bag Equipped Vehicle
127
Engine Temperature While Plowing
128
Transmission Operation While Plowing
129
Fuel Consumption
130
Hazard Lights Control
131
Fuel Pump Shut-Off Switch
131
Roadside Emergencies
131
Fuses and Relays
132
Fuses
132
Standard Fuse Amperage Rating and Color
133
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel
133
Fuse Panel Description
134
The Fuses Codes Table
134
Power Distribution Box
138
Power Distribution Box
139
The High-Current Fuses Codes Table
139
Changing the Tire
141
Spare Tire Information
141
Removing the Spare Tire
142
Location of the Spare Tire and Tools
142
Stowing the Spare
142
Tire Change Procedure
143
Jack Use Diagrams
145
Jump Starting
147
Connecting the Jumper Cables
148
Jump Starting Procedure
149
Removing the Jumper Cables
149
Wrecker Towing
150
Service Recommendations
152
Precautions When Servicing Your Vehicle
152
Maintenance and Care
152
Working with the Engine off
153
Working with the Engine on
154
Opening the Hood
154
Identifying Components in the Engine Compartment
155
Engine Oil
156
Checking the Engine Oil
156
To Check the Engine Oil
158
Adding Engine Oil
160
Engine Oil Recommendations
160
Changing the Engine Oil and Filter
161
Brake Fluid
162
Checking and Adding Brake Fluid
162
Clutch Fluid
163
Windshield Washer Fluid
164
Checking and Adding Washer Fluid
164
Engine Coolant
164
Adding Engine Coolant
165
Recycled Engine Coolant
166
Coolant Refill Capacity
167
Severe Winter Climate
167
What You Should Know about Fail-Safe Cooling
168
Checking and Adding Power Steering Fluid
169
When Fail-Safe Mode Is Activated
169
Checking and Adding Automatic Transmission Fluid
170
Checking and Adding Manual Transmission Fluid
173
Checking and Adding Transfer Case Fluid
174
Driveline Universal Joint and Slip Yoke
175
Battery
175
Windshield Wiper Blades
177
Changing the Wiper Blades
178
Checking the Wiper Blades
178
Tire Quality Grades
179
Treadwear
179
Traction a B C
180
Temperature a B C
180
Servicing Your Tires
181
Tire Rotation
182
Replacing the Tires
183
Snow Tires and Chains
183
Fuel Information
184
Guidelines to Observe When Handling Automotive Fuel
185
Choosing the Right Fuel
186
Octane Recommendations
187
Fuel Quality
187
Cleaner Air
188
Calculating Fuel Economy
188
Emission Control System
189
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing
191
Exterior Bulbs
192
Replacing Headlamp Bulbs
193
Replacing Parking Lamp/Turn Signal Bulbs
195
Replacing Foglamp Bulbs
196
Replacing License Plate Lamp Bulbs
197
Using the Right Bulbs
197
Aiming the Headlamps
197
Cleaning and Caring for Your Vehicle
198
Washing Your Vehicle
198
Waxing Your Vehicle
199
Repairing Paint Chips
199
Cleaning the Wheels
199
Cleaning the Engine
200
Cleaning Plastic Exterior Parts
201
Cleaning the Exterior Lamps
201
Cleaning the Wiper Blades
201
Cleaning the Interior Fabric
201
Cleaning and Maintaining the Safety Belts
202
Cleaning Leather Seats
202
Motorcraft Part Numbers
205
Refil Capacities
205
Capacities and Specifications
205
Lubricant Specifications
208
Engine Data
210
Vehicle Dimensions
210
Identifying Your Vehicle
213
Vehicle Identification Plate
213
Vehicle Identification Number
214
Engine Number
214
Reporting Safety Defects
215
Index
216
Filling Station Information
219
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Model
1998 F-150
Category
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Language
English
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