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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
1
Icons
2
Introduction
2
Breaking-In
3
Notice to Owners of Diesel-Powered Vehicles
3
Notice to Owners of Pickup Trucks and Utility Type Vehicles
3
Using Your Vehicle with a Snowplow
4
Using Your Vehicle as an Ambulance
4
Vehicle Symbol Glossary
6
Instrumentation
8
Service Engine Soon Light
10
Low Fuel Light
10
Warning Lights and Chimes
10
Air Bag Readiness Light
13
Transmission Control Indicator Light (TCIL)
13
Safety Belt Light
13
Brake System Warning Light
13
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Light
14
Turn Signal Light
14
High Beams Light
14
Charging System Light/Four Wheel Drive Low Light
14
Oil Pressure/Engine Coolant Light
15
Speed Control Light
15
Door Ajar Light
15
Four Wheel Drive Indicator
15
Gauges
16
Safety Belt Warning Chime
16
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Warning Chime
16
Key-In-Ignition Warning Chime/Headlamps on Warning Chime
16
Fuel Gauge
17
Speedometer
17
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
17
Odometer
18
Trip Odometer
18
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge
19
Battery Voltage Gauge
19
Tachometer
19
Trip Computer
20
English/Metric Display
20
Mode Control
20
Average Fuel Economy Display
20
Fuel Range
21
Outside Air Temperature
22
Compass
22
Compass Zone Adjustment
23
Compass Calibration Adjustment
24
High Beams
25
Headlamp Control
25
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
25
Controls and Features
25
Flash to Pass
26
Panel Dimmer Control
26
4WD Control
26
Auxiliary Power Point
27
Climate Control System
27
Heater Only System
27
Temperature Control/Mode Selector Control
27
Heater Only System Operating Tips
28
Mode Selector Control
29
Fan Speed Control
29
Temperature Control Knob
29
Manual Heating and Air Conditioning System
29
Using the Audio System
32
AM/FM Stereo (with 2 Speakers)
32
AM/FM Stereo (with 4 Speakers and Fade Capability)
32
Volume/Power Control
33
AM/FM Select
33
AM/FM Select in Radio Mode
33
Tune Adjust
33
Radio Station Memory Preset
34
Seek Function in Radio Mode
34
Tune Adjust in Radio Mode
34
Bass Adjust
35
Treble Adjust
35
Speaker Balance Adjust
35
Speaker Fade Adjust
35
Setting the Clock
36
AM/FM Stereo Cassette
37
AM/FM Select in Tape Mode
38
Scan Function in Radio Mode
39
Eject Function
41
Automatic Music Search
41
Tape Direction Select
41
Tape Select
41
Dolby Noise Reduction
42
Premium AM/FM Stereo/Cassette/Single CD
43
Tune Adjust for CD Changer
45
Seek Function for CD or CD Changer
46
Scan Function in Tape Mode
47
Scan Function in CD or CD Changer Mode
47
Autoset Memory Preset
47
Starting Autoset Memory Preset
48
Fast Forward
50
Rewind
50
Tape/CD Select
50
Compression Adjust
51
Shuffle Feature
51
Mute Mode
53
Troubleshooting the CD Changer
53
Cleaning Compact Discs
54
CD and CD Changer Care
54
Cassette and Cassette Player Care
54
Radio Frequency Information
54
Positions of the Ignition
55
Radio Reception Factors
55
Turn Signal Control
56
Speed Control
56
To Turn Speed Control off
57
To Set a Speed
57
To Set a Higher Set Speed
58
To Set a Lower Set Speed
58
To Disengage Speed Control
59
Tilt Steering Wheel
60
To Return to a Previously Set Speed
60
Windshield Wiper/Washer Controls
61
Overdrive Control
61
Power Windows
62
Power Door Locks
63
Window Lock
63
Accessory Delay
63
One Touch down
63
Childproof Door Locks
64
Power Side View Mirrors
64
Fold-Away Mirrors
65
Heated Outside Mirrors
65
Illuminated Visor Mirror
66
Center Console
66
Locking the Doors
67
Remote Entry System
67
Unlocking the Doors
67
Sounding a Panic Alarm
68
Replacing the Battery
68
Illuminated Entry
69
Replacing Lost Transmitters
70
Programming Remote Transmitters
70
Tailgate Lock
71
Reprogramming Transmitters
71
Tailgate Removal
71
60/40 Split Bench Seat
72
Full Bench Seat
72
Seating and Safety Restraints
72
Captain’s Chair
73
Adjusting the Front Power Seat
73
Folding up the Rear Seats
75
Returning the Seat to Seating Position
75
Safety Restraints Precautions
75
Combination Lap and Shoulder Belts
77
Vehicle Sensitive Mode
77
Automatic Locking Mode
78
Energy Management Feature
79
How to Disengage the Automatic Locking Mode
79
Safety Belt Replacement Label
80
Front Safety Belt Height Adjustment
81
Adjusting the Lap Belt
82
Safety Belt Extension Assembly
83
Safety Belt Warning Light and Indicator Chime
83
Belt Minder
84
One Time Disable
86
Deactivating/Activating the Belt Minder Feature
86
Safety Belt Maintenance
87
Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
88
Children and Air Bags
89
How Does the Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System Work?
90
Determining if the System Is Operational
91
Disposal of Air Bags and Air Bag Equipped Vehicles
92
Passenger Air Bag ON/OFF Switch
92
Turning the Passenger Air Bag off
92
Turning the Passenger Air Bag Back on
93
NHTSA Deactivation Criteria
94
Important Child Restraint Precautions
97
Children and Safety Belts
97
Safety Seats for Children
98
Child and Infant or Child Safety Seats
98
Child Seats in Combination Lap and Shoulder Belt Seating Positions
99
Tether Anchorage Hardware
102
Attaching Safety Seats with Tether Straps
102
Preparing to Start Your Vehicle
104
Starting
104
Starting the Engine
106
Using the Engine Block Heater
107
Guarding against Exhaust Fumes
107
Important Ventilating Information
108
Brakes
109
Rear Anti-Lock Brake System (RABS)
109
Driving
109
Using RABS
110
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
110
Using ABS
111
Parking Brake
111
Steering Your Vehicle
112
Traction-Lok Axle
112
Preparing to Drive
113
Automatic Transmission Operation
114
Brake-Shift Interlock
114
Driving with a 4–Speed Automatic Transmission
115
Understanding Gearshift Positions
115
P (Park)/R (Reverse)/N (Neutral)
115
D Overdrive
115
1 (First)
116
2 (Second)
116
Drive
116
Manual Transmission Operation
117
Forced Downshifts
117
Shift Strategy (4R100 Automatic Transmission)
117
Using the Clutch
117
Recommended Shift Speeds
119
Parking Your Vehicle
120
Reverse
121
Power Take off (PTO) Capability
122
Removing Key from Ignition
122
Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) Operation
123
Electronic Shift on the Fly (ESOF) 4X4 System
123
4WD System Indicator Lights
124
Manual 4X4 System
124
Using a Manual 4WD System
125
Shifting from 2H (2WD High) to 4H (4WD High)
125
Shifting from 4H (4WD High) to 2H (2WD High)
126
Shifting from 4H (4WD High) to 4L (4WD Low)
126
Shifting from 4L (4WD Low) to 4H (4WD High) or 2H (2WD High)
126
Using the N (Neutral) Position
127
Positions of the Electronic Shift System
127
Shifting from 4X4 HIGH (4WD High) to 4X4 LOW (4WD Low)
128
Shifting from 2WD (2WD High) to 4X4 HIGH (4WD High)
128
Shifting from 4X4 HIGH (4WD High) to 2WD (2WD High)
128
Shifting from 4X4 LOW (4WD Low) to 4X4 HIGH (4WD High)/2Wd (2WD High)
129
Driving Off-Road with 4WD
129
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck
130
Sand
130
Mud and Water
130
Driving on Hilly or Sloping Terrain
131
Driving on Snow and Ice
131
Vehicle Loading
132
Calculating the Load Your Vehicle Can Carry/Tow
134
Driving through Water
134
Loading for Owners of Pickup Trucks and Utility-Type Vehicles
134
Towing a Trailer
135
Trailer Towing Tables
136
Preparing to Tow
138
Hitches
138
Load Equalizing Hitch
138
Safety Chains
138
Trailer Brakes
139
Trailer Lamps
139
Using a Step Bumper
139
Driving While You Tow
139
Launching or Retrieving a Boat
140
Servicing after Towing
140
Trailer Towing Tips
140
Snowplowing
141
All Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) Vehicles
141
Installing the Snowplow
141
Removing Snowplow
142
Snowplowing with Your Air Bag Equipped Vehicle
143
Engine Temperature While Plowing
143
4WD Operation While Plowing
144
Getting Roadside Assistance
145
Roadside Emergencies
145
Hazard Flasher
146
Resetting the Fuel Pump Shut-Off Switch
146
Fuses and Relays
147
Standard Fuse Amperage Rating and Color
148
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel
148
Fuses Codes
150
Power Distribution Box
152
High-Current Fuses and Relays Codes
153
Changing the Tires
155
Spare Tire Information
155
Location of the Spare Tire and Tools
155
Removing the Spare Tire (with Spare Tire Carrier Only)
155
Stowing the Spare Tire
157
Tire Change Procedure
158
Jump Starting
166
Connecting the Jumper Cables
167
Jump Starting Procedure
169
Removing the Jumper Cables
169
Wrecker Towing
171
Service Recommendations
172
Precautions When Servicing Your Vehicle
172
Working with the Engine off
172
Maintenance and Care
172
Working with the Engine on
173
Opening the Hood
174
Identifying Components in the Engine Compartment
175
Checking the Engine Oil
176
Adding Engine Oil
177
Engine Oil and Filter Recommendations
178
Checking and Adding Brake Fluid — Gasoline Engine
179
Checking and Adding Brake Fluid — Diesel Engine
180
Clutch Fluid
181
Checking and Adding Washer Fluid
182
Checking Engine Coolant
182
Adding Engine Coolant
184
Recycled Engine Coolant
185
Coolant Refill Capacity
185
Severe Climates
186
What You Should Know about Fail-Safe Cooling
186
How Fail-Safe Cooling Works
187
When Fail-Safe Mode Is Activated
187
Checking and Adding Power Steering Fluid
188
Checking Automatic Transmission Fluid
189
Low Fluid Level
190
Correct Fluid Level
190
High Fluid Level
190
Checking and Adding Manual Transmission Fluid
191
Adjusting Automatic Transmission Fluid Levels
191
Checking and Adding Transfer Case Fluid
192
Air Filter Maintenance
193
Changing the Air Filter Element
193
Driveline Universal Joint and Slip Yoke
194
Battery Maintenance
194
Windshield Wiper Blades
196
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
197
Checking the Wiper Blades
197
Changing the Wiper Blades
197
Temperature a B C
198
Traction AA a B C
198
Treadwear
198
Servicing the Tires
199
Checking the Tire Pressure
199
Tire Rotation
199
Snow Tires and Chains
201
Replacing the Tires
201
Fuels Information
202
Fuels Safety Precautions
202
Choosing the Right Fuel
204
Octane Recommendations
204
Running out of Fuel
205
Cleaner Air
205
Fuel Quality
205
Fuel Filler Cap
206
Fuel Filter
206
Essentials of Good Fuel Economy
207
Fuel Measuring Techniques
207
Filling the Tank
207
Calculating Fuel Economy
208
Driving Style — Good Driving and Fuel Economy Habits
208
Emission Control System
210
EPA Window Sticker
210
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing
211
Replacing Headlamp Bulbs (Aerodynamic)
212
Replacing Exterior Bulbs
212
Replacing Headlamp Bulbs (Sealed Beam)
213
Replacing Tail Lamp/Turn/Backup Lamp Bulbs — F250/F350 Only
214
Replacing Brake/Tail/Backup Lamp Bulbs — F450/F550 Only
215
Replacing Cargo Lamp and High-Mount Brakelamp Bulbs
215
Replacing Roof Marker Bulbs
216
Replacing License Plate Lamp Bulbs
216
Using the Right Bulbs
216
Aiming the Headlamps
217
Washing Your Vehicle
218
Waxing Your Vehicle
218
Cleaning Non-Painted Plastic Exterior Parts
219
Repairing Paint Chips
219
Cleaning the Engine
219
Cleaning the Wheels
219
Cleaning the Exterior Lamps
220
Cleaning the Wiper Blades, Windshield and Rear Window
220
Cleaning the Instrument Panel
220
Cleaning the Instrument Cluster Lens
220
Cleaning the Interior Fabric
221
Cleaning and Maintaining the Safety Belts
221
Cleaning Leather Seats
221
Refill Capacities
222
Capacities and Specifications
222
Lubricant Specifications
225
Engine Data
227
Vehicle Dimensions
228
Identifying Your Vehicle
232
Certification Label
232
Vehicle Identification Number
233
Engine Number
233
Customer Assistance
234
Reporting Safety Defects
246
Index
247
Filling Station Information
255
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Ford 2000 F250 Specifications
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Brand
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Model
2000 F250
Category
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Language
English
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