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Replacing brake/tail/turn/back-up lamp bulbs - Pick-ups only
1. Make sure the headlamp switch is
in the OFF position and then open
the tailgate to expose the lamp
assemblies.
2. Remove the two bolts from the
tail lamp assembly and carefully pull
the lamp assembly from the tailgate
pillar by releasing the two retaining
tabs.
3. Rotate the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove from lamp
assembly.
4. Pull the bulb straight out of the socket.
Install the new bulb(s) in reverse order.
Replacing brake/tail/turn/back-up lamp bulbs - Chassis cabs only
1. Make sure the headlamp switch is
in the OFF position.
2. Remove the four screws and the
lamp lens from lamp assembly.
3. Carefully pull the bulb straight
out of the socket and push in the
new bulb.
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Replacing cargo lamp and high-mount brakelamp bulbs
1. Make sure the headlamp switch is
in the OFF position.
2. Remove the two screws and lamp
assembly from vehicle as wiring
permits.
3. Remove the bulb socket by
rotating counterclockwise.
4. Pull the bulb straight out of the
socket.
Front clearance and identification lamp bulbs
1. Make sure the headlamp switch is
in the OFF position.
2. Remove the screw and lens from
the lamp assembly.
3. Pull the bulb straight out of the
socket.
Install the bulb(s) in reverse order.
Replacing foglamp bulbs (if equipped)
1. Make sure the headlamp switch is
in the OFF position.
2. Remove the bulb socket from the
foglamp by turning
counterclockwise.
3. Disconnect the electrical
connector from the foglamp bulb.
Install the new bulb(s) in reverse order.
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Replacing license plate lamp bulbs
The license plate bulbs are located
behind the rear bumper. To change
the license plate lamp bulbs:
1. Reach behind the rear bumper to
locate the bulb.
2. Twist the bulb socket
counterclockwise and carefully pull
to remove it from the lamp
assembly.
3. Pull out the old bulb from the
socket and push in the new bulb.
4. Install the bulb socket in lamp assembly by turning it clockwise.
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A
Accessory delay ..........................99
Air cleaner filter ...............348–350
Air conditioning ..........................75
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ................................171–172
and child safety seats ............173
description ..............................172
disposal ....................................175
driver airbag ............................174
indicator light .........................175
operation .................................174
passenger airbag .....................174
passenger deactivation
switch ......................................176
Ambulance packages ....................8
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................324
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................235
Anti-theft system ......................148
arming the system ..................149
Audio system
(see Radio) ......................22, 24, 30
Automatic transmission ............240
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................241
fluid, adding ............................343
fluid, checking ........................343
fluid, refill capacities ..............352
Auxiliary Input Jack ...................36
Auxiliary power point .................96
Axle
refill capacities ........................352
traction lok ..............................239
B
Battery .......................................322acid, treating emergencies .....322
jumping a disabled battery ....290
maintenance-free ....................322
replacement, specifications ...350
servicing ..................................322
Belt-Minder
.............................167
Brakes ........................................235
anti-lock ...................................235
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................235
fluid, checking and adding ....342
fluid, refill capacities ..............352
parking ....................................236
shift interlock ..........................240
trailer .......................................223
Break-in period .............................5
Bulbs ............................................85
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....352
Cassette tape player ...................22
Cell phone use ..............................7
Child safety restraints ..............181
child safety belts ....................181
Child safety seats ......................184
attaching with tether straps ..188
in front seat ............................185
in rear seat ..............................185
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............307
instrument panel ....................309
interior .....................................310
plastic parts ............................309
safety belts ..............................310
washing ....................................306
waxing .....................................306
wheels ......................................307
wiper blades ............................309
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recommendations ...................321
refill capacities ........................352
Exhaust fumes ..........................234
F
Fail safe cooling ........................328
Family entertainment system ....43
Fluid capacities .........................352
Foglamps .....................................80
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles .......248
description ..............................252
driving off road .......................254
electronic shift ................248, 252
indicator light .........................249
lever operated shift ................250
manual locking hubs ..............248
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................239
Fuel ............................................330
calculating fuel
economy ..........................124, 335
cap ...........................................332
capacity ...................................352
choosing the right fuel ...........333
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................338
detergent in fuel .....................334
filling your vehicle
with fuel ..................330, 332, 335
filter, specifications ........330, 350
fuel pump shut-off switch .....267
improving fuel economy ........335
octane rating ...................334, 356
quality ......................................334
running out of fuel .................334
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................330
Fuel pump shut-off switch .......267
Fuses ..................................268–269G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............332
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................335
Gauges .........................................18
transmission fluid
temperature gauge ...................22
H
Hazard flashers .........................267
Head restraints .........................151
Headlamps ...................................80
aiming ..................................82, 84
autolamp system .......................80
daytime running lights .............81
flash to pass ..............................81
high beam .................................81
replacing bulbs .............86, 88–90
turning on and off ....................80
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system ...........................71–72, 75
Homelink wireless control
system ........................................112
Hood ..........................................315
I
Ignition ...............................231, 356
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................184
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................340
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................309
cluster ........................................12
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lighting up panel and
interior .......................................82
J
Jump-starting your vehicle ......290
K
Keyless entry system ...............146
autolock ...................................136
programming entry code .......146
Keys ...........................................149
positions of the ignition .........231
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................80
daytime running light ...............81
fog lamps ...................................80
headlamps .................................80
headlamps, flash to pass ..........81
instrument panel, dimming .....82
interior lamps ...........................85
replacing bulbs ....... 85–86, 88–93
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................85
Lights, warning and indicator ....12
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........235
Load limits .................................212
Loading instructions .................218
Locks
autolock ...................................136
childproof ................................140
Lug nuts ....................................289
Lumbar support, seats .............155
M
Manual transmission .................244fluid capacities ........................352
reverse .....................................245
Message center .................116, 122
english/metric button .............126
system check button ..............125
warning messages ...........119, 128
Mirrors ...................................96, 99
fold away .................100, 102–103
heated ......................................100
side view mirrors (power) .....100
signal .......................................103
Moon roof ..................................110
Motorcraft parts ................330, 350
N
Navigation system .......................43
O
Octane rating ............................334
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................319
Overdrive .....................................95
P
Parking brake ............................236
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....350
Pedals (see Power adjustable
foot pedals) ...............................104
Power adjustable foot pedals ...104
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................273
Power door locks ......................136
Power mirrors ...........................100
Power point .................................96
Power steering ..........................238
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