engine FORD F250 2007 Owners Manual

A
Accessory delay ..........................63
Air cleaner filter .......290–291, 293
Air conditioning ..........................41
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ........................................113
and child safety seats ............114
description ..............................113
disposal ....................................117
driver airbag ............................115
indicator light .........................116
operation .................................115
passenger airbag .....................115
passenger deactivation
switch ......................................117
Ambulance packages ....................8
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................267
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................178
Audio system
(see Radio) ......................21, 23, 28
Automatic transmission ............182
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................183
fluid, adding ............................286
fluid, checking ........................286
fluid, refill capacities ..............294
Auxiliary power point .................61
Axle
refill capacities ........................294
traction lok ..............................181
B
Battery .......................................265
acid, treating emergencies .....265
jumping a disabled battery ....233maintenance-free ....................265
replacement, specifications ...293
servicing ..................................265
BeltMinder
...............................108
Brakes ........................................177
anti-lock ...................................178
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................178
fluid, checking and adding ....285
fluid, refill capacities ..............294
parking ....................................179
shift interlock ..........................182
trailer .......................................164
Break-in period .............................5
Bulbs ............................................51
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....294
Cassette tape player .............21, 23
Cell phone use ..............................7
Child safety restraints ..............122
child safety belts ....................122
Child safety seats ......................125
attaching with tether straps ..129
in front seat ............................126
in rear seat ..............................126
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............249
instrument panel ....................251
interior .....................................252
interior trim ............................252
plastic parts ............................250
safety belts ..............................252
washing ....................................248
waxing .....................................248
wheels ......................................249
wiper blades ............................251
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Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ............41
Clutch
fluid ..........................................285
operation while driving ..........185
recommended shift speeds ....186
Compass, electronic
set zone adjustment .................77
Console ........................................72
overhead ..............................60–61
Controls
power seat .................................97
steering column ........................69
Coolant
checking and adding ..............267
refill capacities ................271, 294
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................66
Customer Assistance ................208
Ford accessories for your
vehicle .....................................254
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................244
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ..............245
Getting roadside assistance ...208
Getting the service you
need .........................................240
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................246
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................244
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................45Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................286
engine oil .................................261
Driveline universal joint and
slip yoke ....................................290
Driving under special
conditions ..................185, 198, 201
sand .........................................200
snow and ice ...........................202
through water .................200, 204
E
Electronic message center ...72, 74
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................233
Emergency Flashers .................210
Emission control system ..........281
Engine ........................................298
cleaning ...................................249
coolant .....................................267
diesel ...........................................8
fail-safe cooling .......................272
idle speed control ...................265
refill capacities ........................294
service points ..................258–259
starting after a collision .........210
Engine block heater .................177
Engine oil ..................................261
checking and adding ..............261
dipstick ....................................261
filter, specifications ........264, 293
recommendations ...................264
refill capacities ........................294
Exhaust fumes ..........................176
F
Fail safe cooling ........................272
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K
Keyless entry system .................92
Keys
positions of the ignition .........172
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................44
daytime running light ...............45
fog lamps ...................................45
headlamps .................................44
headlamps, flash to pass ..........46
instrument panel, dimming .....46
interior lamps ...........................50
replacing bulbs ...................51–58
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................50
Lights, warning and indicator ....12
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........178
speed control ............................68
Load limits .................................153
Loading instructions .................159
Locks
childproof ..................................87
Lug nuts ....................................232
Lumbar support, seats ...............99
M
Manual transmission .................185
fluid capacities ........................294
reverse .....................................187
Message center ...............72, 74–75
english/metric button ...............79
system check button ................78warning messages .....................80
Mirrors .........................................60
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................63
fold away ...................................65
heated ........................................64
side view mirrors (power) .......64
signal .........................................65
Moon roof ....................................71
Motorcraft parts ................273, 293
O
Octane rating ............................277
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................261
Overdrive .....................................60
P
Parking brake ............................179
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....293
Pedals (see Power adjustable
foot pedals) .................................66
Power adjustable foot pedals .....66
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................217
Power door locks ........................85
Power mirrors .............................64
Power point .................................61
Power steering ..........................180
fluid, checking and adding ....283
fluid, refill capacity ................294
Power Windows ...........................62
Preparing to drive your
vehicle ........................................181
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