check engine FORD F250 1997 Owner's Guide

Index 367
Index
A
ABS warning light
(see Anti-lock brake system)....... 16
Accessory position on the ignition . . . 67±68
Accessory power source, power
point outlet.............. 66
Additives, engine oil.......... 264
Air bag supplemental restraint system,
and child safety seats......... 122
Air cleaner filter
location............... 261
specifications............. 317
Alarm, activating remote personal..... 90
Alcohol, in fuel............. 297
Antenna, radio (see Electronic
sound system)............. 27
Antifreeze (see Engine coolant)...... 274
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
description.............. 145
see also Brake............ 145
warning light.............. 16
warninig light............. 15
Appeals (see Dispute settlement board) . . 338
Assistance (see Customer assistance) . . . 335
Audio system (see Electronic
sound system)............. 27
Autolamp system (see Headlamps)..... 63
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic overdrive . . 151, 155
fluid, adding............. 284
fluid, checking............ 283
fluid, refill capacities......... 318
fluid, specification.......... 324
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Child safety restraints.......... 120
child safety belts........... 121
child safety seats........... 122
Child safety seats............ 122
and air bags............. 122
attaching with tether straps...... 133
automatic locking mode (retractor) . . . 122
in front seat............. 122
in rear outboard seat......... 122
in rear seat.............. 122
tether anchorage hardware....... 133
Chime
headlamps on.............. 21
key in ignition............. 69
safety belt............... 17
Circuit breakers
checking and replacing........ 235
see also fuses............. 225
Cleaning your vehicle.......... 312
CD player and discs........... 39
chrome and aluminum parts...... 313
engine compartment.......... 315
exterior.............312±313
exterior lamps............ 314
fabric................ 314
headlamps.............. 314
instrument panel........... 313
instrument panel lens......... 314
interior................ 314
interior lamps............. 314
mirrors................. 81
plastic parts............. 313
polishing............... 313
rustproofing............. 313
safety belts.............. 314
tail lamps.............. 314
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Cleaning your vehicle (continued)
upholstery and interior trim...... 314
washing.............312±313
waxing............... 313
wheels................ 315
Climate control system.......... 57
Clock.............. 34,48,52
Clutch................. 158
adjusting............... 270
fluid................. 270
fluid reservoir..........268, 270
operation while driving........ 158
recommended shift speeds....... 161
shifting the gears........... 159
specifications............. 324
Cold engine starting........... 139
Combination lap and shoulder belts . 107, 111
Compact disc player (see Electronic
sound system)........... 28,35
Compact disc radio (see Electronic
sound system)............. 28
Console, description............ 87
Controls
mirrors.............. 79,81
power seat.............. 105
Convenience kit in cargo area...... 237
Coolant (see Engine coolant)....... 274
checking and adding......... 274
preparing for storage......... 331
proper solution............ 276
refill capacities............ 318
specifications...........277, 324
temperature gauge........... 21
warnings............... 274
Cooling fan............... 258
Crankcase emission filter......... 317
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Electronic stereo cassette radio
(see Electronic sound system)...... 42
Emergencies, roadside
battery acid spills.........250, 287
fuel................. 297
jump-starting............. 249
towing................ 254
Emergency brake (parking brake)..... 149
Emission control system......... 302
catalytic converter.......... 302
emissions warranty....... 4,302, 304
Engine
check engine warning light....... 17
diesel................. 7
does not start............ 223
fuel injected engine, starting....137, 139
fuel pump shut-off switch....... 223
preparing to start.........137±138
refill capacities............ 318
service points............ 261
starting............... 139
starting after a collision........ 223
storing your vehicle........330±331
Engine block heater........... 142
Engine coolant............. 274
checking and adding......... 274
disposal...........268, 277, 284
preparing for storage......... 331
proper solution......268, 276±277, 284
recovery reservoir........261, 275
refill capacities............ 318
specifications...........277, 324
temperature gauge........... 21
Engine coolant temperature gauge..... 21
description............... 21
mechanical............... 21
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Engine fan............... 258
Engine knocking............. 296
Engine oil............... 264
changing oil and oil filter.....265, 267
checking and adding......... 265
dipstick............... 265
disposal...........268, 277, 284
engine oil pressure gauge........ 19
filter, specifications.......... 317
refill capacities............ 318
specifications...........264, 324
synthetic oil...........264±265
ªbreak-inº oils............. 9
viscosity............... 264
Entry system
illuminated............... 92
remote................. 89
Exhaust fumes............. 143
Extended Service Plan, Ford........ 4
F
Fan, engine fan, avoiding injury..... 258
Federal Communications Commission.... 55
Federal Highway Administration
Regulation............... 8
Flashers, hazard.............. 74
Flashing the lights............. 72
Flat tire................. 236
Fluid refill capacities........... 318
Foglamps................. 86
Ford Customer Assistance Center..... 337
Ford Dispute Settlement Board...... 338
Ford Extended Service Plan........ 4
Ford Motor Company of Canada..... 344
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Fuel filler door...........293±294
override, manual........... 294
remote release............ 293
Fuel filter, specifications......... 317
Fuel gauge................ 21
Fuel pump shut-off switch
engine does not start......... 223
starting after a collision........ 223
Fuel tank selector switch, dual tanks.... 62
Fuse panels, instrument panel....226, 234
Fuses
charts................ 234
checking and replacing......225, 234
circuit breakers............ 235
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap).......... 293
Gas mileage (see Fuel economy) . . . 295, 300
Gasohol................ 297
Gasoline (see Fuel)............ 293
Gauges, Mechanical
battery voltage gauge.......... 18
charging system gauge......... 18
engine coolant temperature gauge.... 21
engine oil pressure gauge........ 19
fuel gauge............... 21
odometer................ 24
speedometer.............. 23
tachometer............... 24
trip odometer.............. 24
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K
Keys
key in ignition chime.......... 69
positions of the ignition......... 67
removing from the ignition....... 69
stuck in lock position........67±68
L
Lamps
cargo lamps.............. 64
checking............... 307
combination cargo and brakelamp.... 65
courtesy lamps............. 64
daytime running light system...... 63
dome lamps.............. 64
flashing the lamps........... 72
fog lamps............... 86
hazard flashers............. 74
headlamps............... 62
high beams.............. 72
high-mount brakelamp........ 310
illuminated entry system........ 92
instrument panel, dimming....... 64
interior lamps........... 62,64
map lamps............... 66
replacing bulbs............ 307
Lane change indicator (see Turn signal) . . . 71
Lap belts................ 114
Lights, warning and indicator
anti-lock brakes (ABS).......... 16
brake................. 15
charging system............ 18
check engine.............. 17
engine oil pressure........... 19
four-wheel drive........... 166
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Lights, warning and indicator (continued)
hazard warning light.......... 74
high beam............... 20
oil pressure............... 19
overdrive off............. 153
rear ABS................ 16
safety belt............... 17
service engine soon........... 17
testing the warning lights....... 138
turn signal indicator........... 71
Load limits............... 175
GAWR................ 175
GVWR................ 175
trailer towing............. 178
Locking hubs
lever operated with automatic..... 167
lever operated with manual...... 170
Lubricant specifications......... 324
Lug nuts................ 240
standard............... 243
tightening sequence......240, 247±248
Lumbar support, seats.......... 106
Lumbar support pad........... 106
M
Maintenance schedule and record
(see separate Maintenance Schedule
and Record booklet)........... 3
Maintenance (see Servicing)....... 257
Manual transmission
clutch..............158, 270
driving................ 158
fluid, checking and adding....... 285
fluid capacities............ 318
lubricant specifications......... 324
shifting gears............. 159
shift speeds.............. 161
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