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[AS27600(BEF )02/95]
Tips on Caring for the Cassette Player and
Tapes
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[AS27700(BEF )02/95]
In order to keep your cassette tape player
performing the way it was meant to, read and
follow these simple precautions:
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[AS27750(BEF )02/95]
q
Using a Ford Cassette Cleaning Cartridge to
clean the tape player head after 10-12 hours
of play will help maintain the best playback
sound and proper tape operation.
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[AS27800(BEF )02/95]
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Only cassettes that are 90 minutes long or
less should be used. Tapes longer than 90
minutes are thinner and subject to breakage
or may jam the tape player mechanism.
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[AS27900(BEF )02/95]
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Protect cassettes from exposure to direct
sunlight, high humidity and extreme heat or
cold. If they are exposed to extreme
conditions, allow them to reach a moderate
temperature before playing.
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[AS28001(BEF )02/95]
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If a tape is loose inside the cassette, tighten it
before playing by putting your finger or a
pencil into one of the holes and turning the
hub until the tape is tight.
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[AS28101(BEF )02/95]
q
Loose labels on cassette tapes can become
lodged in the mechanism. Remove any loose
label material before inserting a cassette.
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[AS28200(BEF )03/95]
q
Do not leave a tape in the cassette tape
player when not in use. High heat in the
vehicle can cause the cassette to warp.
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[AS33500( EF )04/95]
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Setting the Station Memory Preset buttons
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[AS33600( EF )08/89]
Your radio is equipped with 6 station
memory buttons. These buttons can be used
to select up to 6 preset AM stations. Follow
the easy steps below to set these buttons to
the desired frequencies:
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[AS33800( EF )05/94]
1. Tune to the desired frequency.
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[AS33900( EF )07/94]
2. Press one of the memory buttons and hold
the button in until the sound returns. That
station is now held in memory on that
button.
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[AS34000( EF )08/89]
3. Follow the two steps above for each station
memory preset you want to set.
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[AS34100( EF )04/95]
NOTE: If the vehicle's battery is disconnected,
the clock and station memory preset
buttons (if programmed in auto mode)
will need to be reset.
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[AS34200( EF )02/95]
Adjusting the tone balance and speaker
output of your radio
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[AS34300( EF )08/89]
The ªTONEº button on the right side of your
radio controls the bass and treble balance. Rotate
the control clockwise to increase the treble
response (more highs) and counterclockwise to
increase the bass response (more lows).
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[AS34400( EF )03/95]
Clock Operation
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[AS34500( EF )07/90]
How to view the clock mode
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[AS34600( EF )07/93]
Press the ªCLOCKº button to alternate the
frequency and time in the display. In the clock
mode, pressing any radio function will
automatically display the radio frequency for
approximately ten seconds before changing back
to the clock mode.
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[DR01250( EF )01/95]
4. Apply the brake pedal and shift to N
(Neutral). (If the vehicle is shifted to P
(Park), you must repeat the previous steps.)
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[DR01260( EF )01/95]
5. Start the vehicle.
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[DR01265( EF )05/95]
If you need to shift out of P (Park) by using the
alternate procedure described above, it is
possible that a fuse has blown and that your
brakelamps may also not be functional. Please
refer to the chapter titledServicing Your F-Series
in this Owner Guide for instructions on checking
and replacing fuses.
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[DR01270( EF )05/95]
RWARNING
DO NOT DRIVE YOUR VEHICLE UNTIL
YOU VERIFY THAT THE BRAKELAMPS
ARE WORKING.
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[DR01300( EF )01/95]
R (Reverse)
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[DR01400( EF )02/95]
With the gearshift in the R (Reverse) position,
the vehicle will move backward. You should
always come to a complete stop before shifting
into or out of R (Reverse).
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[DR01500( EF )01/95]
Driving
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[DR01600( EF )03/93]
When to use D (Drive)
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[DR01700( EF )12/91]
This is the normal driving position. As the
vehicle picks up speed, automatic upshifts from
First gear to Second and Second to Third will
occur. The transmission automatically downshifts
as speed decreases.
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[DR01800( EF )01/95]
When to use 2 (Second)
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[DR01900( EF )12/91]
Use 2 (Second) to drive up moderately steep
grades, to start-up on slippery roads or to
provide engine braking on downgrades.
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[DR02000( EF )12/91]
Do not go faster than 55 mph (88 km/h) in this
gear.
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[DR09400( ALL)01/95]
Driving
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[DR09500( ALL)04/95]
When to usej(Overdrive)
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[DR09600( ALL)04/95]
This is the normal driving position. As the
vehicle picks up speed, automatic upshifts to
second, third and fourth gears will occur when
jOverdrive is chosen on the selector and the
transmission control switch has not been
pressed. The transmission will shift into the
correct gear when the right speed is achieved,
for the accelerator pedal position you have
chosen.
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[DR09700( ALL)03/94]
When to use Drive
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[DR09800( ALL)05/95]
You will note that there isn't a drive position on
your gearshift indicator. However, you will find
a Transmission Control Switch and an indicator
light labeled ªOverdriveº located on the end of
the gearshift lever. Press this switch and the
word ªOFFº will illuminate on the shift lever
knob. With the word ªOFFº illuminated, the
transmission will operate in gears one through
three. Operating in the Overdrive ªOFFº mode
gives more engine braking than Overdrive and
is useful for descending hills or when towing.
[DR09850( ALL)04/95]
quarter page art:0020771-C
Transmission Control Switch and indicator light (located
on the gearshift lever)
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[DR09900( ALL)05/95]
To return the transmission to the normalj
Overdrive operation, press the transmission
control switch again. The Transmission Control
Indicator Light will not be illuminated when
Overdrive operation resumes. This switch may
be used to select O/D ON or O/D OFF any
time the vehicle is being driven.
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[DR09950( ALL)05/94]
When starting your vehicle, the overdrive system
will automatically be in the normal overdrive
mode.
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[DR10000( ALL)03/94]
If the Transmission Control Indicator Light is
flashing on and off steadily, a transmission
system malfunction was detected. The
transmission will operate in a failure
management mode and may have harsh
engagements, firm shift feel, or abnormal shift
schedule. If this condition persists, damage to
the transmission could occur. Contact your
dealer as soon as possible.
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[DR10100( ALL)01/95]
When to use 2 (Second)
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[DR10200( ALL)01/95]
Use 2 (Second) to start-up on slippery roads or
to provide additional engine braking on
downgrades. This position provides 2 (Second)
gear operation only.
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[DR10300( ALL)01/95]
When to use 1 (Low)
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[DR10400( ALL)04/95]
Use 1 (Low) to provide maximum engine
braking on steep downgrades. Upshifts from 1
(Low) can be made by manually shifting to 2
(Second) orj(Overdrive). Selection of 1 (Low)
gear provides only low gear operation from
start-up. Selection of 1 (Low) while at higher
speeds provides a shift to second gear, and a
shift to first gear will occur after the vehicle
decelerates to the proper speed.
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[DR17490(B F )12/91]
NOTE: Dash mounted four wheel drive
indicator lights are off when your
vehicle is in neutral.
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[DR17540(B F )01/95]
To shift from N (Neutral) to either 4H or 4L,
stop the vehicle and engage the parking brake.
Place the automatic transmission into N
(Neutral) or depress the clutch on manual
transmission vehicles. Push the transfer case shift
lever to the desired position. If it is difficult to
shift into either 4H or 4L, it may be necessary to
let the vehicle roll slightly and/or turn off the
engine (particularly on vehicles equipped with
automatic transmissions).
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[DR17570(B F )06/94]
4x4 SYSTEMS-TOUCH DRIVE
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[DR17601(B F )06/94]
The Touch Drive 4x4 system functions in three
modes. In Two Wheel Drive mode, power is
delivered only to the rear axle at normal road
speed. The 4H position provides four-wheel
drive with power delivered to the front and rear
axles for increased traction. The 4L position
provides four-wheel drive with power delivered
to the front and rear axles when the above
average power is required at reduced speeds.
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[DR17630(B F )06/94]
Four wheel drive operation (4x4 or 4x4 LOW
RANGE) on dry pavement is not recommended.
Operating the vehicle in four-wheel drive on dry
pavement will increase noise, vibration, tire
wear, decrease fuel economy, and make
four-wheel drive disengagement difficult for the
transfer case.
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[DR17660(B F )06/94]
Touch Drive system indicator lights
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[DR17690(B F )03/91]
A 4x4 indicator light and a LOW RANGE
indicator light are located at the lower right of
the instrument cluster. In addition, two small
amber lights are located near the Touch Drive
system buttons. The amber light to the left of the
4x4 button will light up at the same time as the
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[DR23250( ALL)11/89]
If during normal operation the brake pedal
seems ªlowº, it may indicate the need for a
brake system inspection and/or service. You
should have your brakes checked as soon as
possible.
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[DR23300( ALL)02/95]
Occasional brake squeal during light to moderate
stops does not affect the function of the brake
system and is normal. However, if the squeal
becomes annoyingly loud or increases
significantly in frequency of occurrence, return
the vehicle to your dealer for inspection.
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[DR23400(BEF )11/89]
RWARNING
Modifications to the suspension spring
rates and/or vehicle ride height may
adversely affect vehicle stopping ability.
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[DR23500(BEF )07/92]
If Brakes Pull
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[DR23600(BEF )07/92]
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Check tire pressure
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[DR23700(BEF )07/92]
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Perform the self-adjustment procedure
described underIf Brakes Do Not Grip Well or
Pedal is ªLow.º
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[DR23800(BEF )05/95]
If pull occurs during the first 500 miles
(800 km), make 10 moderately fast stops from
40 mph (65 km/h) and then perform the
self-adjustment procedure above. It may be
necessary to repeat this operation to properly
seat new brake linings and pads.
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[DR24000( ALL)01/93]
Stopping Distances
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[DR24100( ALL)11/89]
Stopping distances vary with different loads and
driving conditions. Use caution when
encountering new conditions and acquaint
yourself with vehicle performance. Take full
advantage of engine braking power when
slowing down.
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[DR30301( ALL)01/93]
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GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
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[DR30310( ALL)06/92]
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GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)
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[DR30320( ALL)06/92]
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Maximum Trailer Weight Rating
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[DR30330( ALL)06/92]
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Maximum Trailer Weight
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[DR30340( ALL)06/92]
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Trailer Weight Range
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[DR30351( ALL)03/91]
Base Curb Weight
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[DR30401( ALL)03/94]
The Base Curb Weight is the weight of the
vehicle including fuel, coolants, lubricants,
emergency tools, spare wheel and tire. It also
includes any equipment that isstandardon that
model. It does not include passengers, cargo or
optional equipment installed by factory, dealer,
aftermarket supplier or customer.
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[DR30451( ALL)03/91]
Payload
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[DR30501( ALL)03/91]
Payload is the combined, maximum allowable
weight of cargo, occupants and optional
equipment that the truck is designed to carry. It
is Gross Vehicle Weight Rating minus the base
curb weight.
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[DR30550( ALL)03/91]
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
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[DR30601( ALL)03/91]
If you add base curb weight and the weight of a
load (including passengers, cargo and optional
equipment) being carried at a particular time,
you get the Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW).
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[DR30650( ALL)10/94]
It is important to remember that GVWis not a
limit or a specification.If an owner loads up a
vehicle and weighs it, that's the GVW at that
moment. If the owner piles on more of a load
and weighs it again, that becomes the
GVW...until such time as the vehicle is unloaded.
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[DR41266( F )05/95]
The driver SRS is designed to deploy in
moderate to severe frontal crashes where the
deceleration is of sufficient magnitude. The SRS
is designed to always activate in a frontal
collision equivalent to hitting a solid barrier
(such as a wall) at about 14 mph or more, or,
roughly speaking, a full frontal perpendicular
collision with a parked car or truck of similar
size at 28 mph (45 km/h) or more. However,
the air bag system also is designed so that it
may deploy within a range of 8 to 14 mph (13
to 23 km/h) into a solid barrier or
approximately 16 to 28 mph (25 to 45 km/h)
full frontal into a parked car or truck of similar
size. Careless or high speed driving while
plowing snow which results in vehicle
decelerations equivalent to or greater than the
air bag deployment thresholds described above,
can deploy the air bag. Such driving also
increases the risk that the driver may become
involved in an accident. Should this occur, the
SRS is designed to deploy and help reduce the
risk of injury to the driver.
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[DR41268( F )02/94]
When using the F-150 Regular Cab 4x4 for snow
removal, never modify or defeat the ªtripping
mechanismsº designed into the snow removal
equipment by its manufacturer. Doing so may
cause damage to the vehicle and the snow
removal equipment as well as possible SRS
deployment.
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[DR41270( F )06/94]
Commercial snow removal applications should
utilize F-350 Regular Cab 4x4 vehicles which are
much more conducive to the rigors of long
hours of plow operation.
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[DR41272( F )02/94]
As with all vehicles which contain an SRS
system, Ford recommends that you always
properly wear your safety belts and never
tamper with, disconnect, or deactivate the SRS.
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[RE02100( ALL)04/95]
4. Connect the other end of the second cable to
a good metallic surface on the engine or
frame of the disabled vehicle.
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[RE02200( ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Do not connect the end of the second
cable to the negative (-) terminal of the
battery to be jumped. A spark may cause
an explosion of the gases that surround
the battery.
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[RE02300( ALL)06/93]
one third page art:0020262-C
Attaching jumper cables
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[RE02500( ALL)03/95]
Jump-Starting
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[RE02600( ALL)03/95]
1. Make sure that the jumper cables are not in
the way of moving engine parts, then start
the booster vehicle. Run the engine at a
moderate speed.
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[RE02700( ALL)03/95]
2. Let the discharged battery charge for a few
minutes and then start the disabled vehicle.
It may take a couple of tries before the
vehicle starts. If the vehicle does not start
after several attempts, there may be a
different problem.
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[RE02800( ALL)03/95]
3. When both vehicles are running, let them
idle for a few minutes to charge the
discharged battery.
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