User manual FORD F150-1999

[. . . ] 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 152 205 215 216 76 83 131 2 4 17 48 All rights reserved. Reproduction by any means, electronic or mechanical including photocopying, recording or by any information storage and retrieval system or translation in whole or part is not permitted without written authorization from Ford Motor Company. Copyright 1997 Ford Motor Company Elemental Chlorine Free 1 Introduction ICONS Indicates a warning. Read the following section on Warnings for a full explanation. [. . . ] Rapid pumping of the brake pedal will help slow the vehicle and still maintain steering control. When speed control is on and you are driving uphill, your vehicle speed may drop considerably, especially if you are carrying a heavy load. If vehicle speed drops more than 15­25 km/h (8­14 mph), the speed control will cancel automatically. If speed control cancels after climbing the hill, reset speed by pressing and holding the SET ACCEL button (to resume speeds over 50 km/h (30 mph). Automatic transmission may shift frequently while driving up steep grades. Eliminate frequent shifting by shifting out of D (Overdrive) into D (Drive). Driving on snow and ice A 4WD vehicle has advantages over 2WD vehicles in snow and ice but can skid like any other vehicle. 107 Driving Avoid sudden applications of power and quick changes of direction on snow and ice. Apply the accelerator slowly and steadily when starting from a full stop. When braking, apply the brakes as you normally would. In order to allow the anti-lock brake system (ABS) to operate properly, keep steady pressure on the brake pedal. Allow more stopping distance and drive slower than usual. VEHICLE LOADING Before loading a vehicle, familiarize yourself with the following terms: · Base Curb Weight: Weight of the vehicle including any standard equipment, fluids, lubricants, etc. It does not include passengers or aftermarket equipment. · Payload: Combined maximum allowable weight of cargo, passengers and optional equipment. The payload equals the gross vehicle weight rating minus base curb weight. · GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight): Base curb weight plus payload weight. The GVW is not a limit or a specification. · GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating): Maximum total weight of the base vehicle, passengers, optional equipment and cargo. The GVWR is specific to each 108 Driving vehicle and is listed on the Safety Compliance Label on the driver's door pillar. GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating): Carrying capacity for each axle system. The GAWR is specific to each vehicle and is listed on the Safety Compliance Label on the driver's door pillar. GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating): Maximum combined weight of towing vehicle (including passengers and cargo) and the trailer. The GCWR indicates the maximum loaded weight that the vehicle is allowed to tow. [. . . ] 3M "Type T" Clean And Finish Scrubbing Pads (UPC 203 Maintenance and care 04011­01276) are available through your local 3M distributor. Call 1­800­742­9649 for the nearest distributor in your area. PART NUMBER (Obtain Locally) (Obtain Locally) PART NAME Tanners Preserve Leather Cleaner 3M Type T Clean and Finish Scrubbing Pads 204 Capacities and specifications MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS Component 4. 2L engine 4. 6L engine 5. 4L engine Spark AGSF-34EE AWSF-32PP AWSF-22E plugs-platinum* Air filter FA-1632 FA-1632 FA-1632 Fuel filter FG-872 FG-872 FG-872 Oil filter FL-400-S FL-820-S FL-820-S PCV valve EV-152 EV-98 EV-233 Battery (manual BXT-59 BXT-59 BXT-59 transmission) Battery (automatic BXT-65-750 BXT-65-750 BXT-65-750 transmission) Refer to Vehicle Emissions Control Information (VECI) decal for spark plug gap information. REFILL CAPACITIES Fluid Ford Part Name Motorcraft SAE 75W90 Front Axle Lubricant Motorcraft SAE 75W140 Synthetic Rear Axle Lubricant Application 4x4 vehicles Capacity 1. 8-2. 0L (3. 5-3. 7 pints) Front axle F-150 2. 6-2. 7L (5. 5-5. 8 pints) Rear axle1, 4 205 Capacities and specifications Fluid Ford Part Application Name Motorcraft F-250 SAE 75W140 Synthetic Rear Axle Lubricant Ford High All Performance DOT 3 Brake Fluid 4. 2L w/o A/C Ford 4. 2L with A/C Premium 4. 6L and 5. 4L w/o Cooling A/C System 4. 6L and 5. 4L with Fluid A/C Motorcraft All 5W30 Super Premium Motor Oil 4x4 Reg. [. . . ]