User manual FORD F150-1997

[. . . ] Contents Before driving Introduction Instrumentation Controls and features Seating and safety restraints Starting and driving Starting Driving Roadside emergencies Servicing Maintenance and care Capacities and specifications Reporting safety defects Index 154 213 220 221 83 91 135 2 5 18 53 1 Introduction ICONS Indicates a warning. Read the following section on Warnings for a full explanation of them. Indicates that vehicle information related to recycling and other environmental concerns will follow. We must all play our part in protecting the environment. [. . . ] This amount is specific to each particular vehicle and is listed on the Safety Compliance Certification Label on the driver door pillar. Gross combined weight rating (GCWR): Maximum combined weight of the towing vehicle (including passengers and cargo) and the trailer. The GCWR indicates the maximum loaded weight that the vehicle is allowed to tow. Maximum trailer weight: Maximum weight of a trailer the loaded vehicle (including passengers and cargo) is permitted to tow. It is determined by subtracting the weight of the loaded towing vehicle from the GCWR of the towing vehicle. Trailer weight range: Specified weight range that the trailer must fall within that · · · · · 117 Driving ranges from zero to the maximum trailer weight rating. Remember to figure in the tongue load of your loaded trailer when figuring the total weight. Do not use replacement tires with lower weight capacities than the original because they may lower the vehicle's GVWR and GAWR limitations. Replacement tires with a higher weight limit than the originals do not increase the GVWR and GAWR limitations. Calculating the load your vehicle can carry/tow 1. Use the Safety Compliance Certification Label to find the axle code number and engine type for your vehicle. 2. Use the appropriate maximum gross combined weight rating (GCWR) chart to find the maximum GCWR for your type engine and rear axle ratio. Weigh your vehicle as you customarily operate the vehicle without cargo. To obtain correct weights, try taking your vehicle to a shipping company or an inspection station for trucks. Subtract your loaded vehicle weight from the maximum GCWR on the following charts. This is the 118 Driving maximum trailer weight your vehicle can tow and must fall below the maximum shown under maximum trailer weight on the chart. Trailer towing table (F-150 4x2 automatic transmission) Engine Rear axle Maximum Maximum Maximum ratio GCWR kg (lb) trailer weight frontal area kg (lb) of trailer m2(ft2) Regular Cab F-150 4. 2L 3. 08 4, 077 (9, 000) 2, 177 (4, 800) 5. 52 (60) 4. 2L 3. 55 4, 530 (10, 000) 2, 582 (5, 800) 5. 52 (60) 4. 6L 3. 08 4, 530 (10, 000) 2, 582 (5, 700) 5. 52 (60) 4. 6L 3. 55 5, 209 (11, 500) 3, 261 (7, 200) 5. 52 (60) 5. 4L 3. 08 4, 983 (11, 000) 2, 948 (6, 500) 5. 52 (60) 5. 4L 3. 55 5, 753 (12, 700) 3, 268 (8, 000) 5. 52 (60) SuperCab F-150 4. 2L 3. 08 4, 077 (9, 000) 2, 086 (4, 600) 5. 52 (60) 4. 2L 3. 08 4, 530 (10, 000) 2, 540 (5, 600) 5. 52 (60) 4. 6L 3. 55 4, 530 (10, 000) 2, 491 (5, 500) 5. 52 (60) 4. 6L 3. 55 5, 209 (11, 500) 3, 171 (7, 000) 5. 52 (60) 5. 4L 3. 08 4, 983 (11, 000) 2, 857 (6, 300) 5. 52 (60) 5. 4L 3. 55 5, 753 (12, 700) 3, 628 (8, 000) 5. 52 (60) Trailer towing table (F-150 4x2 manual transmission) Engine Rear axle Maximum Maximum Maximum ratio GCWR kg (lb) trailer weight frontal area kg (lb) of trailer m2(ft2) Regular Cab F-150 4. 2L 3. 08 2, 944 (6, 500) 1, 041 (2, 300) 5. 52 (60) 4. 2L 3. 55 3, 533 (7, 800) 1, 630 (3, 600) 5. 52 (60) 4. 6L 3. 08 2, 944 (6, 500) 997 (2, 200) 5. 52 (60) 119 Driving Trailer towing table (F-150 4x2 manual transmission) 3. 55 3, 533 (7, 800) 1, 587 (3, 500) 5. 52 SuperCab F-150 4. 2L 3. 08 2, 944 (6, 500) 951 (2, 100) 5. 52 4. 2L 3. 55 3, 533 (7, 800) 1, 540 (3, 400) 5. 52 4. 6L 3. 08 2, 944 (6, 500) 907 (2, 000) 5. 52 4. 6L 3. 55 3, 533 (7, 800) 1496 (3, 300) 5. 52 4. 6L (60) (60) (60) (60) (60) Trailer tow table (F-150 4x4 automatic transmission) Engine Rear axle Maximum Maximum Maximum ratio GCWR kg (lb) trailer weight frontal area kg (lb) of trailer m2(ft2) Regular Cab F-150 4. 2L 3. 08 4, 077 (9, 000) 1, 995 (4, 400) 5. 52 (60) 4. 2L 3. 55 4, 530 (10, 000) 2, 449 (5, 400) 5. 52 (60) 4. 6L 3. 08 4, 530 (10, 000) 2, 404 (5, 300) 5. 52 (60) 4. 6L 3. 55 5, 209 (11, 500) 3, 084 (6, 800) 5. 52 (60) 5. 4L 3. 08 4, 983 (11, 000) 2, 721 (6, 000) 5. 52 (60) 5. 4L 3. 55 5, 753 (12, 700) 3, 492 (7, 700) 5. 52 (60) SuperCab F-150 4. 6L 3. 08 4, 530 (10, 000) 2, 313 (5, 100) 5. 52 (60) 4. 6L 3. 55 5, 209 (11, 500) 2, 993 (6, 600) 5. 52 (60) 5. 4L 3. 08 4, 983 (11, 000) 2, 721 (6, 000) 5. 52 (60) 5. 4L 3. 55 5, 753 (12, 700) 3, 492 (7, 700) 5. 52 (60) Trailer towing table (F-150 4x4 manual transmission) Engine Rear axle Maximum Maximum Maximum ratio GCWR kg (lb) trailer weight frontal area kg (lb) of trailer m2(ft2) Regular Cab F-150 4. 2L 3. 08 2, 944 (6, 500) 861 (1, 900) 5. 52 (60) 120 Driving Trailer towing table (F-150 4x4 manual transmission) 4. 2L 3. 55 3, 533 (7, 800) 1, 451 (3, 200) 5. 52 4. 6L 3. 08 2, 944 (6, 500) 816 (1, 800) 5. 52 4. 6L 3. 55 3, 533 (7, 800) 1, 406 (3, 100) 5. 52 SuperCab F-150 4. 6L 3. 08 2, 944 (6, 500) 771 (1, 700) 5. 52 4. 6L 3. 55 3, 533 (7, 800) 1, 360 (3, 000) 5. 52 (60) (60) (60) (60) (60) Trailer towing table (F-250 4x2 automatic transmission) Engine Rear axle Maximum Maximum Maximum ratio GCWR kg (lb) trailer weight frontal area kg (lb) of trailer m2(ft2) Regular Cab F-250 4. 6L 3. 31 4, 756 (10, 500) 2, 630 (5, 800) 5. 52 (60) 4. 6L 3. 73 5, 436 (12, 000) 3, 311 (7, 300) 5. 52 (60) 5. 4L 3. 31 5, 436 (12, 000) 3, 265 (7, 200) 5. 52 (60) 5. 4L 3. 73 6, 115 (13, 500) 3, 946 (8, 600) 5. 52 (60) SuperCab F-250 4. 6L 3. 31 4, 756 (10, 500) 2, 585 (5, 700) 5. 52 (60) 4. 6L 3. 73 5, 436 (12, 000) 3, 265 (7, 200) 5. 52 (60) 5. 4L 3. 31 5, 436 (12, 000) 3, 220 (7, 100) 5. 52 (60) 5. 4L 3. 73 6, 115 (13, 500) 3, 900 (8, 600) 5. 52 (60) Trailer towing table (F-250 4x2 manual transmission) Engine Rear axle Maximum Maximum Maximum ratio GCWR kg (lb) trailer weight frontal area kg (lb) of trailer m2(ft2) Regular Cab F-250 4. 6L 3. 31 3, 261 (7, 200) 1, 179 (2, 600) 5. 52 (60) 4. 6L 3. 73 3, 533 (7, 800) 1, 451 (3, 200) 5. 52 (60) SuperCab F-250 121 Driving 4. 6L 4. 6L Trailer towing table (F-250 4x2 manual transmission) 3. 31 3, 261 (7, 200) 1, 133 (2, 500) 5. 52 (60) 3. 73 3, 533 (7, 800) 1, 406 (3, 100) 5. 52 (60) Trailer towing table (F-250 4x4 automatic transmission) Engine Rear axle Maximum Maximum Maximum ratio GCWR kg (lb) trailer weight frontal area of kg (lb) trailer m2(ft2) Regular Cab F-250 4. 6L 3. 31 4, 756 (10, 500) 2, 449 5. 52 (60) (5, 400) 4. 6L 3. 73 5, 436 (12, 000) 3, 129 5. 52 (60) (6, 900) 5. 4L 3. 31 5, 436 (12, 000) 3, 084 5. 52 (60) (6, 800) 5. 4L 3. 73 6, 115 (13, 500) 3, 764 5. 52 (60) (8, 300) SuperCab F-250 4. 6L 3. 31 4, 756 (10, 500) 2, 449 5. 52 (60) (5, 400) 4. 6L 3. 73 5, 436 (12, 000) 3, 129 5. 52 (60) (6, 900) 5. 4L 3. 31 5, 436 (12, 000) 3, 084 5. 52 (60) (6, 800) 5. 4L 3. 73 6, 115 (13, 500) 3, 764 5. 52 (60) (8, 300) Trailer towing table (F-250 4x4 manual transmission) Engine Rear axle Maximum Maximum Maximum ratio GCWR kg (lb) trailer weight frontal area of kg (lb) trailer m2(ft2) Regular Cab F-250 4. 6L 3. 31 3, 261 (7, 200) 952 (2, 100) 5. 52 (60) 122 Driving 4. 6L Trailer towing table (F-250 4x4 manual transmission) 3. 73 3, 533 (7, 800) 1, 224 5. 52 (60) (2, 700) SuperCab F-250 4. 6L 3. 31 3, 261 (7, 200) 952 (2, 100) 5. 52 (60) 4. 6L 3. 73 3, 533 (7, 800) 1, 224 5. 52 (60) (2, 700) TOWING A TRAILER Your vehicle may tow a class I, II or III trailer provided the maximum trailer weight is less than or equal to the maximum trailer weight listed for your engine and rear axle ratio on the above charts. Your vehicle's load capacity is designated by weight, not by volume, so you cannot necessarily use all available space when loading a vehicle. Towing a trailer places an additional load on your vehicle's engine, transmission, axle, brakes, tires and suspension. Inspect these components carefully after any towing operation. 123 Driving Do not exceed the GVWR or the GAWR specified on the Safety Compliance Certification Label. Towing trailers beyond the maximum recommended gross trailer weight could result in engine damage, transmission/axle damage, structural damage, loss of control, and personal injury. Preparing to tow Use the proper equipment for towing a trailer, and make sure it is properly attached to your vehicle. See your dealer or a reliable trailer dealer if you require assistance. Hitches Do not use or install hitches that: · clamp onto the vehicle bumper · attach to the axle. Underbody hitches are acceptable if installed properly. [. . . ] Cleaning leather seats (if equipped) For routine cleaning, wipe the surface with a soft, damp cloth. For more thorough cleaning, wipe the surface with a leather and vinyl cleaner or a mild soap. 211 Maintenance and care Cleaning and maintaining the safety belts Clean the safety belts with a mild soap solution recommended for cleaning upholstery or carpets. Do not bleach or dye the belts, because these actions may weaken the belt webbing. Check your safety belt system periodically to make sure that it works properly and is not damaged. [. . . ]