steering FORD F250 1999 User Guide

Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingDescription
27 -
(Gasoline
only)
30A*
(Diesel
only)Gasoline only-Not Used
Diesel only-Injector Driver Module
28 30A** Trailer Tow Electronic Brake Controller
29 20A** Radio
30 -- PCM Power Relay
31 -- Blower Motor Relay
32 -- Two Speed Fuel Pump Relay (Gasoline
only), Injector Driver Module Power Relay
(Diesel only)
33 -- Washer Pump Relay
34 -- Windshield Wiper Park/Run Relay
35 -- Windshield Wiper HI/LO Relay
36 -- Not Used
37 -- PCM Relay Diode
38 -- Trailer Tow Backup Lamp Relay
39 -- Trailer Tow Battery Charge Relay
40 -- Electronic Shift On The Fly Relay #1,
Electronic Shift On The Fly Relay #2
* Mini Fuses ** Maxi Fuses ***Circuit Breaker
CHANGING THE TIRES
If you get a flat tire while driving, do not apply the brake heavily.
Instead, gradually decrease your speed. Hold the steering wheel firmly
and slowly move to a safe place on the side of the road.
Spare tire information
Your vehicle may be equipped with a spare tire that can be used as
either a spare or a regular tire. The spare tire is not equipped with wheel
trim. The wheel trim from the original wheel/tire may be used on the
spare.
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IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT
1. Engine oil dipstick
2. Clutch fluid reservoir (manual transmission)
3. Brake fluid reservoir
4. Power distribution box
5. Power steering fluid reservoir
6. Air filter assembly
7. Engine coolant reservoir
8. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
9. Battery
10. Engine oil filler cap
11. Transmission fluid dipstick (automatic transmission)
ENGINE OIL
Checking the engine oil
Refer to the Scheduled Maintenance Guide for the appropriate intervals
for checking the engine oil.
1. Make sure the vehicle is on level ground.
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How fail-safe cooling works
If the engine begins to overheat:
•the engine coolant temperature
gauge will move to the red (hot)
area.
•the
symbol will illuminate.
•the
symbol will illuminate.
•theService Engine Soon
indicator light will illuminate.
If the engine reaches a preset over-temperature condition, the engine
will automatically switch to alternating cylinder operation. Each disabled
cylinder acts as an air pump and cools the engine.
When this occurs the vehicle will still operate, however:
•the engine power will be limited.
•the air conditioning system will be disabled.
Continued operation will increase the engine temperature and the engine
will completely shut down, causing steering and braking effort to increase.
Once the engine temperature cools, the engine can be re-started. Take
your vehicle to a service facility as soon as possible to minimize engine
damage.
When fail-safe mode is activated
You have limited engine power when in the fail-safe mode, so drive the
vehicle with caution. The vehicle will not be able to maintain high-speed
operation and the engine will run rough. Remember that the engine is
capable of completely shutting down automatically to prevent engine
damage, therefore:
1. Pull off the road as soon as safely possible and turn off the engine.
2. Arrange for the vehicle to be taken to a service facility.
3. If this is not possible, wait a short period for the engine to cool.
4. Check the coolant level and replenish if low.
Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is
running or hot.
5. Re-start the engine and take your vehicle to a service facility.
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Driving the vehicle without repairing the engine problem
increases the chance of engine damage. Take your vehicle to a
service facility as soon as possible.
CHECKING AND ADDING POWER STEERING FLUID
Check the power steering fluid. Refer to the “Service Guide” for the
service interval schedules. If adding fluid is necessary, use only
MERCONAT F.
1. Start the engine and let it run
until it reaches normal operating
temperature (the engine coolant
temperature gauge indicator will be
near the center of the normal area
between H and C).
2. While the engine idles, turn the
steering wheel left and right several
times.
3. Turn the engine off.
4. Check the fluid level in the
reservoir. It should be between the
ADD/MIN and MAX lines. Do not
add fluid if the level is in this range.
5. If the fluid is low, add fluid in
small amounts, continuously checking the level until it reaches the range
between the ADD/MIN and MAX lines. Be sure to put the cap back on
the reservoir.
TRANSMISSION FLUID
Checking automatic transmission fluid
Refer to your Scheduled Maintenance Guide for scheduled intervals for
fluid checks and changes. Your transmission does not consume fluid.
However, the fluid level should be checked if the transmission is not
working properly, i.e., if the transmission slips or shifts slowly or if you
notice some sign of fluid leakage.
Automatic transmission fluid expands when warmed. To obtain an
accurate fluid check, drive the vehicle until it is at normal operating
temperature (approximately 30 km [20 miles]). If your vehicle has been
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Fluid Ford Part Name Application Capacity
Engine
coolant
5Premium Engine
Coolant5.4L V8 engine
without A/C16.9L
(17.9 quarts)
5.4L V8 engine
with A/C18.4L
(19.4 quarts)
6.8L V10 engine 29.0L
(30.6 quarts)
Engine oil
(includes
filter change)-
Gas enginesMotorcraft 5W-30
Super Premium
Motor OilAll 5.7L
(6.0 quarts)
Engine oil
(includes
filter change)-
Diesel engineRefer to your 7.3L Diesel Supplement
Fuel tank N/A Mid-ship tank
(optional aft
axle on narrow
frame Chassis
Cab)71.9L
(19.0 gallons)
Right side
saddle mounted
tank (optional
on narrow frame
Chassis Cab)87.1L
(23.0 gallons)
Short box (wide
frame regular
cab)109.8L
(29.0 gallons)
Aft axle (narrow
frame chassis
cab)136.3L
(36.0 gallons)
Long box wide
frame (Regular
cab, SuperCab
or Crew Cab)143.9L
(38.0 gallons)
Power
steering fluidMotorcraft
MERCONAT FAll Fill to line on
reservoir
Transfer case
fluidMotorcraft
MERCONAT F4x4 vehicles 1.9L
(2.0 quarts)
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ItemFord part
name or
equivalentFord part
numberFord
specification
Hinges, latches,
striker plates,
fuel filler door
hinge and seat
tracksMulti-Purpose
GreaseDOAZ-19584-AA
or F5AZ-
19G209-AAESB-M1C93-A
or
ESR-M1C159-A
Transmission
/steering/parking
brake linkages
and pivots,
brake and clutch
pedal shaft (if
equipped)Premium
Long-Life GreaseXG-1-C ESA-M1C75-B
Power steering
fluid and
transfer case
fluid (if
equipped)Motorcraft
MERCONAT FXT-2-BDX or
QDXMERCON
Manual
transmission
(5-speed)Synthetic
MERCONAT FE6AZ-19582-B MERCON
Manual
transmission
(6-speed)Motorcraft
MERCONAT FXT-2-QDX MERCON
Automatic
transmissionMotorcraft
MERCONAT FXT-2-QDX
MERCON
Windshield
washer fluidUltra-clear
windshield
washer
concentrateC9AZ-19550-AC ESR-M17P5-A
1Add 236 ml (8 oz.) of additive friction modifier C8AZ-19B546–A, Ford
specification EST-M2C118–A for complete refill of Traction-Lok axles.
Ford design rear axles contain a synthetic lubricant that does not require
changing unless the axle has been submerged in water. Dana rear axles
also contain a synthetic lubricant butdorequire a change. Refer to your
“Service Guide” for change intervals on Dana rear axles.
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Parking brake ............................114
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....212
Power distribution box (see
Fuses) ........................................149
Power door locks ........................75
Power steering ..........................115
fluid, checking and adding ....182
fluid, refill capacity ................212
fluid, specifications ..........215,217
Radio ............................................29
Relays ........................................145
Remote entry system ............77,78
illuminated entry ......................79
locking/unlocking doors ...........77
panic alarm ...............................78
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................80
replacing the batteries .............78
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ................13,86,87,88,89
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................222
Safety defects, reporting ..........235
Safety restraints ...........86,87,88,89
cleaning the safety belts ...91,211
extension assembly ..................90
for adults .........................87,88,89
for children ......................100,101
lap belt ......................................89
warning light
and chime ...................11,13,90,91
Safety seats for children ..........102
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) ...............86
Seats ............................................82
child safety seats ....................102
cleaning ...................................211
Servicing your vehicle ..............169
Snowplowing ...................3,141,142
Spark plugs,
specifications ......................212,217
Special notice .............................3,4ambulance conversions ..............3
diesel-powered vehicles .............3
four-wheel drive vehicles .......143
utility-type vehicles ....................3
Specification chart,
lubricants ............................215,217
Speed control ..............................67
Speedometer ...............................14
Starting your vehicle .........107,109
jump starting ..........................163
Steering wheel
tilting .........................................71
Tachometer .................................16
Tailgate ........................................81
Tilt steering wheel ......................71
Tires .............................152,190,191
changing ...........................152,155
checking the pressure ............191
replacing ..................................193
rotating ....................................191
snow tires and chains ............193
tire grades ...............................191
treadwear ................................190
Towing
recreational towing .................140
wrecker ....................................168
Traction-lok rear axle ...............115
Transfer case
fluid checking .........................186
Transmission .............................116
automatic operation ...............116
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................182
fluid, checking and adding
(manual) .................................185
fluid, refill capacities ..............212
lubricant specifications ..........217
manual operation ....................119
Transmission control indictor
light ..............................................11
Trip odometer .............................16
Turn signal .............................12,66
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Item Information
Required fuel Unleaded fuel only - 87 octane
Fuel tank capacity Refer toRefill capacitiesin theCapacities
and specificationschapter.
Engine oil (includes
filter change)5.7L (6.0 quarts). Use Motorcraft 5W30 Super
Premium Motor Oil, Ford specification
WSS-M2C153-G.
Tire size and pressure Refer to the Certification Label inside of
driver’s door
Hood release Pull handle under the left side of the
instrument panel.
Coolant capacity Refer toRefill capacitiesin theCapacities
and specificationschapter.
Power steering fluid
capacityFill to line on reservoir. Use Motorcraft
MERCONAT F.
Manual transmission-5-
speed3.2L (3.4 quarts). Use Synthetic MERCON
AT F.
Manual transmission-6-
speed5.5L (5.8 quarts). Use Motorcraft MERCON
AT F.
Automatic
transmission fluid
capacity
1(with 20
plate oil-to-air cooler)16.1L (17.1 quarts). Use Motorcraft MERCON
AT F.
2
Automatic
transmission fluid
capacity
1(with 26
plate oil-to-air cooler)16.7L (17.7 quarts). Use Motorcraft MERCON
AT F.
2
1
Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. Transmission
fluid requirements are indicated on the dipstick or on the dipstick
handle. MERCONand MERCONV are not interchangeable. DO NOT
mix MERCONand MERCONV. Refer to your Scheduled Maintenance
Guide to determine the correct service interval.
2Indicates only approximate dry-fill capacity. Some applications may
vary based on cooler size and if equipped with in-tank cooler. The
transmission fluid level should be set by the indication on the dipstick.
Filling station information
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