FORD F350 2004 Owners Manual

Code Transmission/Transaxle Description
Rear wheel drive automatic transmission
U4–speed overdrive (4R70W)
A5–speed overdrive (5R55N)
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GENUINE FORD ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE
A wide selection of Genuine Ford Accessories are available for your
vehicle through your local authorized Ford or Ford of Canada dealer.
These quality accessories have been specifically engineered to fulfill your
automotive needs; they are custom designed to complement the style
and aerodynamic appearance of your vehicle. In addition, each accessory
is made from high quality materials and meets or exceeds Ford’s rigorous
engineering and safety specifications. Ford Motor Company will repair or
replace any properly dealer-installed Genuine Ford Accessory found to
be defective in factory-supplied materials or workmanship during the
warranty period, as well as any component damaged by the defective
accessory. The accessory will be warranted for whichever provides you
the greatest benefit:
•12 months or 12,000 miles (20,000 km) (whichever occurs first), or
•the remainder of your new vehicle limited warranty.
This means that Genuine Ford Accessories purchased along with your
new vehicle and installed by the dealer are covered for the full length of
your New Vehicle’s Limited Warranty—3 years or 36,000 miles (60,000
km) (whichever occurs first). Contact your dealer for details and a copy
of the warranty.
Not all accessories are available for all models.
The following is a list of several Genuine Ford Accessory products for
your vehicle. Not all accessories are available for all models. For a
complete listing of the accessories that are available for your vehicle,
please contact your dealer or visit our online store at:
www.fordaccessoriesstore.com.
Exterior style
Bug shields
Deflectors
Exterior trim
Fender flares
Front end covers
Grille inserts
Headlamps, taillamps, fog lights and Daytime Running Lamps (DRLs)
Running boards
Sliding rear windows - manual and power
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Splash guards
Step bars
Tonneau covers
Truck caps
Wheels
Interior style
Cell phone holders
Consoles
Electrochromatic compass/temperature interior mirrors
Floor mats
Interior trim kits
Leather wrapped steering wheels
Scuff plates
Speed control
Lifestyle
Bedliners and bedmats
Bed tents
Bike racks
Cargo organization and management
Diamond plate accessories
Engine block heaters and blankets
Rear seat entertainment systems
Toolboxes
Towing mirrors
TracRac and accessories
Trailer hitches, wiring harnesses and accessories
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Peace of mind
Airbag anti-theft locks
First aid and safety kits
Full vehicle covers
Locking gas cap
Navigation systems
Remote start
Vehicle security systems
For maximum vehicle performance, keep the following information in
mind when adding accessories or equipment to your vehicle:
•When adding accessories, equipment, passengers and luggage to your
vehicle, do not exceed the total weight capacity of the vehicle or of
the front or rear axle (GVWR or GAWR as indicated on the Safety
Compliance Certification label). Consult your dealer for specific weight
information.
•The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Canadian Radio
Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) regulate the use of mobile
communications systems—such as two-way radios, telephones and
theft alarms - that are equipped with radio transmitters. Any such
equipment installed in your vehicle should comply with FCC or CRTC
regulations and should be installed only by a qualified service
technician.
•Mobile communications systems may harm the operation of your
vehicle, particularly if they are not properly designed for automotive
use.
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Accessory delay ..........................58
Air bag supplemental restraint
system ................................105–106
and child safety seats ............107
description ..............................106
disposal ....................................109
driver air bag ..........................108
indicator light .........................109
operation .................................108
passenger air bag ...................108
passenger deactivation
switch ......................................110
Air cleaner filter ...............267, 283
Ambulance packages ....................8
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................244
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................130
Audio system
(see Radio) ..........20, 22, 25, 28, 32
Automatic transmission ............133
driving an automatic
overdrive .........................134, 137
fluid, adding ............................262
fluid, checking ........................262
fluid, refill capacities ..............284
fluid, specification ..................291
Auxiliary power point .................57
Axle
lubricant specifications ..287, 291
refill capacities ........................284
traction lok ..............................132
B
Battery .......................................242
acid, treating emergencies .....242jumping a disabled battery ....212
maintenance-free ....................242
replacement, specifications ...283
servicing ..................................242
BeltMinder .................................101
Brakes ........................................130
anti-lock ...................................130
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................130
fluid, checking and adding ....260
fluid, refill capacities ..............284
fluid, specifications .........287, 291
lubricant specifications ..287, 291
parking ....................................131
shift interlock ..........................133
Break-in period .............................6
Bulbs ............................................45
C
Calculating load ........................164
Capacities for refilling fluids ....284
Cell phone use ............................69
Certification Label ....................298
Child safety restraints ..............114
child safety belts ....................114
Child safety seats ......................117
attaching with tether straps ..121
in front seat ............................118
in rear seat ..............................118
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............230
instrument panel ....................232
interior .....................................232
interior trim ............................232
plastic parts ............................231
safety belts ..............................232
washing ....................................229
waxing .....................................229
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wheels ......................................230
wiper blades ............................231
Clock adjust
6-CD in dash .............................34
AM/FM .......................................21
AM/FM/CD .................................25
AM/FM/Tape ..............................22
AM/FM/Tape/CD .......................30
Clutch
fluid ..........................................261
operation while driving ..........140
recommended shift speeds ....140
Compass, electronic ....................71
calibration .................................72
set zone adjustment .................72
Console ........................................69
overhead ....................................54
Coolant
checking and adding ..............244
refill capacities ................248, 284
specifications ..................287, 291
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................61
Customer Assistance ................192
Ford accessories for your
vehicle .....................................234
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................221
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ..............225
Getting roadside assistance ...192
Getting the service you
need .........................................219
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................226
The Dispute Settlement
Board .......................................222
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................225D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................42
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................262
engine oil .................................239
Doors
lubricant specifications ..........287
Driveline universal joint and
slip yoke ....................................266
Driving under special
conditions ..................139, 153, 156
sand .........................................155
snow and ice ...........................157
through water .................155, 160
E
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................212
Emergency Flashers .................193
Emission control system ..........258
Engine ........................................291
cleaning ...................................230
coolant .....................................244
diesel ...........................................8
fail-safe coolant ......................248
idle speed control ...................242
lubrication
specifications ..................287, 291
refill capacities ........................284
service points ..........................238
starting after a collision .........193
Engine block heater .................129
Engine oil ..................................239
checking and adding ..............239
dipstick ....................................239
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filter, specifications ........241, 283
recommendations ...................241
refill capacities ........................284
specifications ..................287, 291
Exhaust fumes ..........................129
F
Fail safe cooling ........................248
Fluid capacities .........................284
Foglamps .....................................42
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles .......144
description ..............................149
driving off road .......................151
electronic shift ................145, 149
indicator light .........................146
lever operated shift ................146
manual locking hubs ..............144
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................132
Fuel ............................................250
calculating fuel economy .......254
cap ...........................................252
capacity ...................................284
choosing the right fuel ...........252
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................257
detergent in fuel .....................254
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................250, 252, 254
filter, specifications ........254, 283
fuel pump shut-off switch .....193
improving fuel economy ........254
octane rating ...................253, 291
quality ......................................253
running out of fuel .................254
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................250
Fuel pump shut-off switch .......193
Fuses ..................................194–195G
Garage door opener ....................55
Garage Door Opener
(see Homelink wireless control
system) ........................................64
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............252
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................254
Gauges .........................................16
transmission fluid
temperature gauge ...................20
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight
Rating)
calculating ...............................164
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating)
calculating ...............................164
H
Hazard flashers .........................193
Head restraints ...........................85
Headlamps ...................................41
aiming ........................................43
autolamp system .......................41
daytime running lights .............42
flash to pass ..............................43
high beam .................................43
replacing bulbs ...................46–47
turning on and off ....................41
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system .................................38–39
Homelink wireless control
system ..........................................64
Hood ..........................................237
I
Ignition ...............................125, 291
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Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................117
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................259
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................232
cluster ........................................12
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................43
J
Jump-starting your vehicle ......212
K
Keyless entry system .................82
autolock .....................................81
Keys
positions of the ignition .........125
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................41
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................45
daytime running light ...............42
fog lamps ...................................42
headlamps .................................41
headlamps, flash to pass ..........43
instrument panel, dimming .....43
interior lamps .....................44–45
replacing bulbs ...................45–51
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................44
Lights, warning and indicator ....12
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........130
speed control ............................63
Load limits .................................161Loading instructions .................164
Locks
autolock .....................................81
childproof ..................................76
Lubricant specifications ...287, 291
Lug nuts ....................................211
Lumbar support, seats ...............90
M
Manual transmission .................140
fluid capacities ........................284
lubricant specifications ..........291
reverse .....................................141
Message center ...........................70
english/metric button ...............70
menu button .............................70
Mirrors .........................................54
fold away ...................................60
heated ........................................59
side view mirrors (power) .......59
Moon roof ....................................55
Motorcraft parts ................254, 283
O
Octane rating ............................253
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................239
Overdrive .....................................53
P
Parking brake ............................131
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....283
Pedals (see Power adjustable
foot pedals) .................................61
Power adjustable foot pedals .....61
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Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................195
Power door locks ..................75, 81
Power point .................................57
Power steering ..........................132
fluid, checking and adding ....260
fluid, refill capacity ................284
fluid, specifications .........287, 291
Power Windows ...........................57
Preparing to drive your
vehicle ........................................132
R
Radio ....................20, 22, 25, 28, 32
Relays ........................................194
Remote entry system .................77
illuminated entry ......................80
locking/unlocking doors ...........75
Reverse sensing system ...........142
Roadside assistance ..................192
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ..........105
Safety belts
(see Safety restraints) ...92–96, 98
Safety defects, reporting ..........228
Safety restraints ....................92–98
belt minder .............................101
extension assembly ................104
for adults .............................93–96
for children .............................114
lap belt ......................................99
safety belt maintenance .........105
warning light and
chime ...............................100–101
Safety seats for children ..........117Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) ...............92
Seats ............................................85
child safety seats ....................117
cleaning ...................................233
Servicing your vehicle ..............236
Setting the clock
AM/FM stereo ...........................21
AM/FM/CD .................................25
AM/FM/In-dash 6 CD ................34
AM/FM/Tape ..............................22
AM/FM/Tape/CD .......................30
Snowplowing .........8, 188–189, 191
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................283, 291
Special notice ................................9
ambulance conversions ..............8
diesel-powered vehicles .............8
four-wheel drive vehicles .......190
utility-type vehicles ....................8
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................287, 291
Speed control ..............................61
Starting your
vehicle ........................125–126, 128
jump starting ..........................212
Steering wheel
tilting .........................................53
T
Tailgate ..................................73–74
Tilt steering wheel ......................53
Tires ...................................268–269
alignment ................................277
care ..........................................275
changing ..................................203
checking the pressure ............275
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label .........................................274
replacing ..................................281
rotating ....................................277
safety practices .......................281
sidewall information ...............270
snow tires and chains ............282
spare tire .................................200
terminology .............................269
tire grades ...............................269
treadwear ........................268, 280
Towing .......................................164
trailer towing ..........................164
wrecker ....................................217
Traction-lok rear axle ...............132
Transfer case
fluid checking .........................266
Transmission
automatic operation .........53, 133
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....133
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................262
fluid, checking and adding
(manual) .................................265
fluid, refill capacities ..............284
lubricant specifications ..287, 291manual operation ....................140
Turn signal ..................................44
V
Vehicle dimensions ...................291
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................298
Vehicle loading ..........................161
Ventilating your vehicle ...........129
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......12
Washer fluid ..............................239
Water, Driving through .............160
Windows
power .........................................57
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers ..........................................52
checking and adding fluid .....239
replacing wiper blades .............52
Wrecker towing .........................217
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