FORD F250 2008 Owners Manual

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FORD F250 2008  Owners Manual Driving while you tow
When towing a trailer:
•Do not drive faster than 70 mph (113 km/h) during the first 500 miles
(800 km) of trailer towing and don’t make full-throttle starts.
•Turn off the

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FORD F250 2008  Owners Manual •If you will be towing a trailer frequently in hot weather, hilly
conditions, at GCWR, or any combination of these factors, consider
refilling your rear axle with synthetic gear lubricant if not alr

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FORD F250 2008  Owners Manual Backing up
•Practice backing up, particularly if you are a novice. Turn the steering
wheel to the right to move the trailer’s rear end to the right.
•Sharp steering movements may cause the trail

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FORD F250 2008  Owners Manual Transmission Drivetrain
configurationRequirements for
neutral towing
Manual 4x2 Place transmission
into (N) Neutral
1
Manual 4x4 with manual-shift
transfer caseTransmission in (N)
Neutral; Transfer ca

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FORD F250 2008  Owners Manual STARTING
Positions of the ignition
1. OFF/LOCK, shuts off the engine
and all accessories/locks the steering
wheel, gearshift lever and allows key
removal.
2. ACC, allows the electrical
accessories suc

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FORD F250 2008  Owners Manual If you smell exhaust fumes inside your vehicle, have your dealer
inspect your vehicle immediately. Do not drive if you smell
exhaust fumes.
Important safety precautions
When the engine starts, the idl

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FORD F250 2008  Owners Manual If starting a vehicle with a manual
transmission:
1. Make sure the parking brake is
set.
2. Push the clutch pedal to the floor.
•Turn the key to 3 (ON) without
turning the key to 4 (START).
Some war

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FORD F250 2008  Owners Manual Note:If the engine does not start on the first try, turn the key to OFF,
wait 10 seconds and try again. If the engine still fails to start, press the
accelerator to the floor and try again; this will

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FORD F250 2008  Owners Manual Prior to using the engine block heater, follow these recommendations for
proper and safe operation:
•For your safety, use an outdoor extension cord that is product
certified by Underwriter’s labor

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FORD F250 2008  Owners Manual How to Use the Engine Block Heater
Ensure the receptacle terminals are clean and dry prior to use. To clean
them, use a dry cloth.
Depending on the type of factory installed equipment, your engine blo
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