automatic transmission FORD SUPER DUTY 2004 1.G Repair Manual

A
Accessory delay ..........................56
Air bag supplemental restraint
system ........................................104
and child safety seats ............106
description ..............................104
disposal ....................................108
driver air bag ..........................106
indicator light .........................108
operation .................................106
passenger air bag ...................106
passenger deactivation
switch ......................................109
Air cleaner filter ...............263, 277
Ambulance packages ....................8
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................240
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................129
Audio system
(see Radio) ..........19, 21, 23, 26, 30
Automatic transmission ............132
driving an automatic
overdrive .........................133, 135
fluid, adding ............................258
fluid, checking ........................258
fluid, refill capacities ..............278
fluid, specification ..................284
Auxiliary power point .................55
Axle
lubricant specifications ..281, 284
refill capacities ........................278
traction lok ..............................131
B
Battery .......................................238
acid, treating emergencies .....238jumping a disabled battery ....209
maintenance-free ....................238
replacement, specifications ...277
servicing ..................................238
BeltMinder ...................................99
Brakes ........................................128
anti-lock ...................................129
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................129
fluid, checking and adding ....256
fluid, refill capacities ..............278
fluid, specifications .........281, 284
lubricant specifications ..281, 284
parking ....................................129
shift interlock ..........................132
Bulbs ............................................44
C
Calculating load ........................162
Capacities for refilling fluids ....278
Cassette tape player ...................30
CD changer .................................33
Cell phone use ............................67
Certification Label ....................292
Child safety restraints ..............113
child safety belts ....................113
Child safety seats ......................116
attaching with tether straps ..120
in front seat ............................118
in rear seat ..............................118
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............226
instrument panel ....................228
interior .....................................228
interior trim ............................228
plastic parts ............................227
safety belts ..............................228
washing ....................................225
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waxing .....................................225
wheels ......................................226
wiper blades ............................227
Clock ............................................33
Clock adjust
AM/FM .................................21, 23
AM/FM Stereo ...........................23
AM/FM/CD ...........................26, 33
AM/FM/Tape/CD .......................30
Clutch
fluid ..........................................257
operation while driving ..........138
recommended shift speeds ....139
Compass, electronic ....................69
calibration .................................71
set zone adjustment .................70
Console ........................................67
overhead ....................................52
Coolant
checking and adding ..............240
refill capacities ................243, 278
specifications ..................281, 284
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................59
Customer Assistance ................191
Ford accessories for your
vehicle .....................................230
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................218
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................222
Getting roadside assistance ...191
Getting the service you
need .........................................216
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................223
The Dispute Settlement
Board .......................................218Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................221
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................41
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................258
engine oil .................................235
Doors
lubricant specifications ..........281
Driveline universal joint and
slip yoke ....................................262
Driving under special
conditions ..................138, 151, 154
sand .........................................153
snow and ice ...........................155
through water .................153, 158
E
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................209
Emergency Flashers .................192
Emission control system ..........253
Engine ........................................284
cleaning ...................................226
coolant .....................................240
diesel ...........................................7
fail-safe coolant ......................244
idle speed control ...................238
lubrication
specifications ..................281, 284
refill capacities ........................278
service points ..........................234
starting after a collision .........192
Engine block heater .................128
Engine oil ..................................235
checking and adding ..............235
dipstick ....................................235
filter, specifications ........237, 277
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Traction-lok rear axle ...............131
Transfer case
fluid checking .........................262
Transmission
automatic operation .........51, 132
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....132
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................258
fluid, checking and adding
(manual) .................................261
fluid, refill capacities ..............278
lubricant specifications ..281, 284
manual operation ....................138
Turn signal ..................................43
V
Vehicle dimensions ...................284Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................293
Vehicle loading ..........................159
Ventilating your vehicle ...........128
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......12
Washer fluid ..............................235
Water, Driving through .............158
Windows
power .........................................55
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers ..........................................50
checking and adding fluid .....235
replacing wiper blades .............50
Wrecker towing .........................214
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