fluid FORD F250 1997 Owner's Guide

Index 369
Brakes (continued)
fluid, refill capacities.......268, 318
fluid, specifications........269, 324
front disc.............. 145
if brakes do not grip well.....147±148
master cylinder............ 268
new brake linings............ 9
noise................ 145
parking............... 149
power braking............ 145
rear anti-lock............. 146
servicing............... 268
stopping distances........148, 218
when storing your vehicle....... 332
Brake-shift interlock.........140, 154
Break-in period.............. 9
Brights (high beams)........... 20
Bulbs, replacing............. 307
halogen............... 308
headlamps.............. 308
high-mount brakelamp........ 310
C
Canada, customer assistance....... 344
Canada, warranty information....... 4
Capacities for refilling fluids....... 318
Carbon monoxide in exhaust....... 143
Car seats for children
(see Child safety seats)........ 122
Cassette tape player (see Electronic
sound system)........... 42,47
Catalytic converter........... 302
CD player (see Electronic sound system) . . 35
Chains, tires.............. 292
Changing a tire............. 236
Charging system gauge.......... 18
Charging system warning light....... 18
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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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372 Index
Customer Assistance Center, Ford (U.S.) . . 337
Customer Assistance Centre,
Ford of Canada..........337, 344
D
Daytime running light system....... 63
Defects, reporting............ 333
Dipstick................ 265
automatic transmission fluid....282, 284
engine oil.............. 265
power steering fluid.......... 280
Disabled vehicle (see Towing)...... 254
Dispute Settlement Board........ 338
Doors.................. 82
lubricant specifications......... 324
Driveline universal joint and slip yoke . . 271
Driving under special conditions..... 218
bad weather............. 219
heavy load.............. 175
high speed.............. 219
high water.............. 221
slippery roads............ 219
tips for safe driving.......... 218
Dual fuel tank selector switch....... 62
E
Electrical system
circuit breakers............ 235
fuses...............225, 234
operating when the engine is off..... 68
power point outlet........... 66
Electronic AM radio (see Electronic
sound system)............. 50
Electronic radio with cassette
(see Electronic sound system)...... 42
Electronic sound system
accessory delay............. 68
tuning the radio........ 29,44,51
warranty and service information..... 56
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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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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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Power features
door locks............... 84
lumbar support............ 106
mirrors............... 79,81
seats................. 105
windows..............84±85
Power point electrical outlet........ 66
Power steering
dipstick............... 280
driving with power steering...... 151
fluid, checking and adding....... 280
fluid, refill capacity.......... 318
fluid, specifications.......... 324
servicing............... 151
Prop rod, hood............. 260
R
Radio (see Electronic sound systems).... 27
Rear anti-lock brakes........... 146
description.............. 146
Rear axle
lubricant specification......... 324
refill capacity............. 318
traction lok.............. 220
Rear window............... 84
washer reservoir........... 271
Refill capacities for fluids........ 318
Regulations, National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration............ 333
Remote entry system............ 89
illuminated entry............ 92
locking/unlocking doors......... 89
panic alarm............... 90
replacement/additional transmitters.... 92
replacing the batteries.......... 91
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Tilt steering wheel............. 76
Tires.................. 287
changing............... 236
checking the pressure......... 287
cleaning............... 315
inspection and maintenance...... 287
replacing............... 289
rotating............... 288
snow tires and chains......... 292
spare tire.............236±237
storing your vehicle.......... 332
tire grades............289±290
treadwear............289±290
wear bands.............. 289
Towing your vehicle........... 254
using wheel dollies.......... 254
with a tow truck........... 254
Traction control............. 220
Traction-lok rear axle.......... 220
Trailer towing
calculating maximum trailer weight . . . 184
tips................. 212
Transfer case
fluid checking............ 285
lever operated............ 164
Transmission
automatic operation.......... 152
fluid, checking and adding (automatic) . 283
fluid, checking and adding (manual) . . 285
fluid, refill capacities......... 318
lubricant specifications......... 324
manual operation........... 158
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Warranties................ 4
basic.................. 4
Canada................. 4
radio.................. 56
Warranty Information Booklet....... 4
Washer fluid............... 72
rear window reservoir......... 271
reservoir............... 271
windshield.............. 271
Weight limits (GAWR, GVWR)...... 175
Wheel bearings, lubricant specifications . . 324
Wheel dollies (see Towing)........ 254
Wheels
cleaning............... 315
covers..............240, 243
inspection and maintenance...... 287
lug nuts............... 240
Windows................. 84
manual windows, operating....... 84
one-touch down............. 85
power windows, operating......84±85
Windshield, washing............ 72
Windshield washer fluid and wipers.... 72
checking and adding fluid....... 271
checking and replacing wiper blades . . 273
liftgate reservoir........... 271
operation................ 72
reservoir............... 271
specifications...........272, 324
variable interval wipers.......72±73
Windshield wipers and washer....... 72
Wrecker towing............. 254
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