engine FORD F150 1996 10.G Owner's Manual

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[LG04750( ALL)05/95]
After completing the three consecutive warm up
cycles and on the fourth engine start up, the
Check Engine Warning Light should turn off. If
the light does not go off after the fourth engine
restart, have your vehicle serviced by your
dealer or a qualified technician.
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[LG05900( ALL)01/95]
Charging System Light
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[LG06000( ALL)03/95]
This light, shown as a battery symbol on your
cluster, indicates that your battery is not being
charged and that you need to have the electrical
system checked.
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[LG06050( ALL)03/91]
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The charging system light
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[LG06100( ALL)05/95]
This light comes on every time you turn the
ignition to the ON or START position (engine
off). The light should go off when the engine
starts and the alternator begins to charge.
*
[LG06300(B FM)01/95]
If the light stays on or comes on when the
engine is running, have the electrical system
checked as soon as possible.
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[LG06305(BEF )06/93]
Supplemental Air Bag Readiness Light and
Tone Generator
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[LG06310(BEF )06/93]
This light illuminates for six seconds when the
ignition is turned to the ON position. If the light
fails to illuminate, continues to flash, remains on,
or if a series of five beeps is heard, have the
system serviced as soon as possible.
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[LG06400( ALL)05/94]
Battery Voltage Gauge (Voltmeter)
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[LG06601( ALL)05/94]
This gauge shows you the battery voltage when
the ignition key is in the ON position.
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[LG06700( ALL)11/89]
If you are running electrical accessories (when
the engine is off, or idling at a low speed), the
pointer may move toward the lower end of the
normal band. If it stays outside the normal band
area, have your vehicle's electrical system
checked as soon as it is safely possible.
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[LG06701( ALL)05/95]
If the battery is operating under cold weather
conditions, the pointer may indicate in the upper
range of the NORMAL band while the battery is
charging. If you are running electrical accessories
with the engine off or idling at a low speed, or
the battery is not fully charged, the pointer may
move toward the lower end of the NORMAL
band.
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[LG06750( ALL)05/94]
If it stays outside the NORMAL band, have your
vehicle's electrical system checked as soon as it
is safely possible.
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[LG06900(B F )03/93]
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Battery voltage gauge
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[LG07500( ALL)05/94]
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge
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[LG07601( ALL)06/93]
This gauge indicates the engine's oil pressure,
not the oil level. However, if your engine's oil
level is low, it could affect the oil pressure. With
the engine running, the pointer should move
into the NORMAL band. If the pointer drops
below the NORMAL band while the engine is
running, you have lost oil pressure and
continued operation will cause severe engine
damage.
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[LG07701( ALL)03/95]
If you lose engine oil pressure:
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[LG07801( ALL)01/95]
1. Pull off the road as soon as safely possible.
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[LG07901( ALL)04/95]
2. Shut off the engine immediately or severe
engine damage could result.
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[LG08001( ALL)02/95]
3. Check the engine's oil level, following the
instructions on checking and adding engine
oil. Refer toEngine oilin the Index. If you
do not follow these instructions, you or
others could be injured. To assure an
accurate reading, your vehicle should be on
level ground.
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[LG08051( ALL)03/93]
4. If the level is low, add only as much oil as
necessary before you start the engine again.
Do not overfill. Do not operate the engine if
the pointer is below the NORMAL band,
regardless of the oil level. Contact your
nearest dealer for further service actions.
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[LG08200(B F )03/93]
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Engine oil pressure gauge
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[LG11100( ALL)01/95]
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
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[LG11201( ALL)03/95]
This gauge tells you the temperature of the
engine coolant, not the coolant level. If the
coolant is not at its proper level or mixture, the
gauge indicator will not be accurate.
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[LG11301( ALL)02/95]
The pointer moves from the C (cold) mark into
the Normal band as the engine coolant warms
up. It is acceptable for the pointer to fluctuate
within the Normal band under normal driving
conditions. Under certain driving conditions,
such as heavy stop and go traffic or driving up
hills in hot weather, the pointer may indicate at
the top of the Normal band.
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[LG11401( ALL)05/95]
If, under any circumstances, the pointer moves
above the NORMAL band, the engine coolant is
overheating and continued operation may cause
engine damage.
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[LG11501( ALL)01/95]
If your engine coolant overheats:
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[LG11601( ALL)03/95]
1. Pull off the road as soon as it is safely
possible.
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[LG11701( ALL)03/95]
2. Turn off the engine. If you do not stop the
engine as soon as safely possible, severe
engine damage could result.
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[LG11801( ALL)05/95]
3. Let the engine cool.DO NOT REMOVE
COOLANT SYSTEM FILL CAP UNTIL
THE ENGINE IS COOL.
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[LG11901( ALL)04/95]
4. Check the coolant level following the
instructions on checking and adding coolant
to your engine, seeEngine Coolantin the
Index. If you do not follow these
instructions, you or others could be injured.
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[LG12200( ALL)03/95]
For instructions on checking and adding coolant
to your engine, seeEngine coolantin the Index. If
you do not follow these instructions, you or
others could be injured.
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[LG12350(B F )03/93]
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Engine coolant temperature gauge
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[LG12601( ALL)01/95]
Speedometer
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[LG12700( ALL)01/95]
The speedometer tells you how many miles
(kilometers) per hour your vehicle is moving.
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[LG12750(BEF )04/95]
Your vehicle contains a speedometer which
receives its input from the Anti-Lock brake
sensor. The speedometer is also used to provide
a speed signal for correct operation of the
vehicle's Powertrain Control Module (PCM),
electronic transmission, and speed control (if so
equipped). Because of this, it is very
IMPORTANT to change the speedometer's
internal conversion constant if the size of the
tires on the vehicle is changed. Changing the
conversion constant to the proper value when
the tires are changed will also ensure that the
speedometer retains the original factory-set
accuracy. NOTE: The conversion constant can
only be changedsix timesonce the vehicle
leaves the factory. Your Ford dealership service
personnel can change the conversion constant.
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[LG12753(BEF )01/95]
Some vehicles are equipped with a vehicle speed
(MPH/km/h) limiting device that is contained
within the Powertrain Control Module (PCM).
The purpose of this device is to maintain peak
vehicle speed below a specified limit. (Vehicle
speed limits may vary based on engine
displacement).
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[LG12756(B F )05/95]
If you are experiencing an ªengine cut-outº
condition at high speeds, it may be the result of
this limiting device. It is a normal condition and
can be avoided by reducing vehicle/engine
speed.
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[LG12770(B F )03/93]
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Speedometer
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[LG13130( ALL)10/92]
Odometer/Trip Odometer
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[LG13160( ALL)10/92]
The Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) odometer is a
combination trip odometer and total odometer.
The total odometer is normally displayed. To see
the trip odometer, press and release the ªSelectº
button on the upper right side of the
speedometer. To zero out the trip odometer,
press and release the ªResetº button on the
upper left side of the speedometer while the trip
odometer is displayed. If the trip odometer is
displayed, press and release the ªSelectº button
to return the display to the total odometer value.
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[LG13200(B F )05/95]
Tachometer (If equipped)
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[LG13300(B F )05/95]
The tachometer will show you the engine's
speed measured in revolutions per minute
(RPM).
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[LG13400(B F )05/95]
The tachometer may move slightly when the key
is placed in the ACC or ON position, with the
engine off. This is normal and does not affect
the performance of the tachometer when the
engine is running.
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[LG13525(B F )05/95]
Some vehicles are equipped with an engine
speed (RPM) limiting device contained within
the Powertrain Control Module (PCM). The
purpose of this device is to maintain peak
engine speed (RPM) below a specified limit. This
feature is only evident on automatic transmission
vehicles when shifting manually (1, 2, D) and on
all manual transmission units. (Engine speed
limits may vary based on engine displacement).
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[LG13550(B F )05/95]
If you are experiencing an ªengine cut-outº
condition at high speeds, it may be the result of
this limiting device. It is a normal condition and
can be avoided by reducing vehicle/engine
speed.
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[LG13665(B F )05/95]
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Tachometer
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[IP16300( F )03/91]
Dual Fuel Tank Selector Switch
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[IP16400( F )03/91]
Not Available on F-Series Standard
Wheelbase (117") (4 x 4)
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[IP16501( F )03/91]
To choose which fuel tank that you want your
engine to draw fuel from (front or rear) you
must use this switch. Your fuel gauge will
display the amount of fuel available in the
currently selected tank.
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[IP16601( F )03/91]
The fuse that protects the fuel tank selector
circuit is labeled AUX FUEL TANK SELECTOR
on your fuse panel cover.
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[IP16701( F )03/91]
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Fuel tank selector switch
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[FV18900(B F )04/94]
Battery Saver (with Remote Entry Ð
If equipped)
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[FV19000(B F )03/95]
When the ignition is turned off, the vehicle will
turn off battery voltage to all of these lights after
40 minutes: glove box, engine compartment,
overhead console, mirror, courtesy and
interior (including cargo) lamps.
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[FV19102(B F )03/95]
This will prevent draining of the battery if these
lights have been left on inadvertently or if a
door is not completely closed. Battery voltage to
these lamps will be restored when the remote
entry transmitter is used, any door is opened, or
the ignition key is turned on again.
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[FV19250(BEF )02/95]
Windows
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[FV19300(BEF )03/95]
Operating the Windows Manually
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[FV21100( F )02/91]
Cab rear sliding window (If equipped)
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[FV21300( F )06/94]
To open the sliding cab window, release the
latch by pulling the left portion of the snap lock
away from the window, then move the window
to the desired position. To close, slide the
windows to the center and snap the latch closed.
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[FV21400( F )06/92]
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Sliding cab window
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Driving Your F-Series
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[DR00350(BEF )03/95]
Procedures for driving your vehicle will vary
depending on which type of transmission your
vehicle has.
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[DR00400( EF )06/92]
q
an Automatic Transmission (C-6)
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[DR00550(BEF )04/95]
q
an Electronic 4-speed Automatic Transmission
(E4OD)
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[DR00575(BEF )03/93]
q
an Electronic 4-speed Automatic Transmission
(4R7OW)
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[DR00600(B F )03/95]
q
a manual transmission
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[DR00650(BEF )04/95]
Your vehicle is equipped with an Electronic
Powertrain Control Module that limits engine
and/or vehicle speeds with a cut-out mode to
promote durability.
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[DR00700( EF )12/91]
Automatic Transmission
Operation (C-6)
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[DR00800( EF )01/95]
Putting Your Vehicle in Gear
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[DR00900( EF )12/91]
Your vehicle's gearshift is on the steering
column. You can put the gearshift in any of
several positions.
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[DR00950( EF )02/95]
NOTE: Do not rest your hand on the gearshift
lever while driving your vehicle
because you could cause the gearshift
lever to move out of position.
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