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Ford F-150 1997 Owner's Manual (220 pages)

Brand: Ford | Category: Automobile | Size: 2.32 MB

Table of Contents
1
Introduction
2
- Icons
  2
- Breaking-In Your Vehicle
  2
- Warnings
  2
- Turn Signal and
  5
Instrumentation
5
- Instrument Cluster Warning Lights and Chimes
  7
- Low Fuel
  7
- Engine Coolant Temperature
  8
- Oil Pressure
  8
- Door Ajar
  8
- Charging System
  8
- Brake System Warning
  9
- Safety Belt
  9
- Air Bag Readiness
  9
- Check Engine Warning Light
  9
- Transmission Control Indicator Light (TCIL)
  10
- 4X4 Light (if Equipped)
  10
- 4X4 Low Range (if Equipped)
  10
- Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
  10
- Testing Warning Lights
  11
- High Beams
  11
- Turn Signal
  11
- Anti-Theft System (if Equipped)
  11
- Headlamps on Warning Chime
  12
- Key-In-Ignition Warning Chime
  12
- Safety Belt Warning Chime
  12
- Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Warning Chime
  12
- Instrument Cluster Gauges
  13
- Speedometer
  13
- Fuel Gauge
  14
- Tachometer (if Equipped)
  14
- Engine Oil Pressure Gauge
  15
- Odometer
  15
- Voltage Gauge
  15
- Trip Odometer
  16
- Headlamp/Foglamp Control
  17
Controls and Features
17
- Foglamp Control
  18
- Daytime Running Lights
  18
- Headlamp
  18
- Headlamp
  19
- Panel Dimmer Control
  19
- Autolamp Delay System
  19
- Electronic Shift 4WD System
  20
- Auxiliary Power Point
  21
- Passenger Air Bag Deactivate Switch
  21
- Seating and Safety Restraints
  21
- Fuel Pump Shut-Off Switch
  22
- Air Suspension Load Leveling
  23
- Temperature
  24
- Instrument Panel Vents
  24
- Operating Climate Controls
  24
- Climate Controls
  24
- Fan Speed
  25
- Airflow and Air Conditioning
  25
- Controlling Airflow
  25
- Air Conditioning
  28
- OFF Position
  29
- Maximum Heating
  29
- Maximum Cooling
  29
- Defrosting Windshield
  30
- Positions of the Ignition
  31
- To Set a Speed
  32
- Speed Control (if Equipped)
  32
- To Set a Higher Speed
  33
- To Set a Lower Set Speed
  34
- To Disengage Speed Control
  34
- Wiper/Washer Controls
  35
- High Beam Control
  36
- Turn Signals
  36
- Deactivating Overdrive
  37
- Overdrive Control
  37
- Activating Overdrive
  37
- Hazard Flasher Control
  38
- Tilt Steering (if Equipped)
  39
- Overhead Controls
  39
- Dome/Map Lamp (if Equipped)
  39
- Illuminated Entry
  40
- Battery Saver
  40
- Driver-Side Window Control
  41
- Power Windows (if Equipped)
  41
- Passenger-Side Window Controls
  42
- Accessory Delay (if Equipped)
  42
- Power Locks (if Equipped)
  43
- Dual Electric Remote Control Mirrors (if Equipped)
  43
- Fold-Away Mirrors
  44
- Third Door (if Equipped)
  44
- Tailgate Lock (if Equipped)
  46
- Tailgate Removal
  46
- Unlocking the Doors
  47
- Remote Entry System
  47
- Locking the Doors
  48
- Sounding a Panic Alarm
  48
- Arming and Disarming the Alarm System
  48
- Replacing the Batteries
  49
- Replacing Lost Transmitters
  49
- Additional Information about Remote Entry
  49
- Arming the Anti-Theft System
  50
- Identifying an Armed System
  50
- Disarming a Triggered Anti-Theft System
  51
- Disarming an Untriggered Anti-Theft System
  51
Seating and Safety Restraints
52
Starting
82
- Preparing to Start the Vehicle
  83
- Before Starting the Vehicle
  83
- Starting Procedure
  87
- Starting the Engine
  87
- Guarding against Exhaust Fumes
  88
- Important Ventilating Information
  89
- Brakes
  90
- Rear Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) (if Equipped)
  90
- Using ABS
  90
Driving
90
- Setting the Parking Brake
  91
- Traction Lok Rear Axle
  93
- Releasing Parking Brake
  93
- Air Suspension
  94
- Transmission Operation
  95
- Automatic Transmission Operation (if Equipped)
  95
- Brake-Shift Interlock
  97
- Manual Transmission Operation
  98
- Using the Clutch
  98
- Recommended Shift Speeds
  100
- Maximum Downshift Speeds
  101
- Upshifts When Accelerating (Recommended for Best Fuel Economy)
  101
- Upshifts When Cruising (Recommended for Best Fuel Economy)
  101
- Parking Your Vehicle
  102
- Reverse
  103
- Removing Key from Ignition
  104
- Four-Wheel Drive Operation (4Wd) (if Equipped)
  104
- 4WD Operation Is Not
  105
- 4WD System Indicator Lights
  105
- Using Lever-Operated 4WD System
  106
- Shifting from 2H (2WD High) to 4H (4WD High)
  106
- Shifting from N (Neutral) to 4H (4WD High) or 4L (4WD Low)
  107
- Shifting from 4H (4WD High) to 2H (2WD High)
  107
- Shifting from 4H (4WD High) to 4L (4WD Low)
  107
- Using the N (Neutral) Position
  108
- Using the Electronic Shift 4WD System (if Equipped)
  109
- Shifting between 4H (4WD High) and 4L (4WD Low)
  110
- Driving Off-Road with 4WD
  110
- If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck
  111
- Mud and Water
  112
- Driving on Hill or Slope Terrain
  113
- Driving on Snow and Ice
  114
- Vehicle Loading
  115
- Base Curb Weight
  115
- Payload
  115
- Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
  115
- Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
  116
- Gross Axle Weight Rating
  116
- Gross Combined Weight
  116
- Maximum Trailer Weight
  116
- Calculating the Load Your Vehicle Can Carry/Tow
  117
- Trailer Towing Table (F-150 4X2 Automatic Transmission)
  118
- Trailer Towing Table (F-150 4X2 Manual Transmission)
  118
- Trailer Tow Table (F-150 4X4 Automatic Transmission)
  119
- Trailer Towing Table (F-150 4X4 Manual Transmission)
  119
- Towing a Trailer
  122
- Preparing to Tow
  123
- Hitches
  123
- Using a Load-Equalizing Hitch
  124
- Step Bumper (if Equipped)
  124
- Driving While You Tow
  125
- Trailer Brakes
  125
- Trailer Lamps
  125
- Safety Chains
  125
- When Towing a Trailer
  126
- Launching or Retrieving a Boat
  127
- Servicing When Towing
  128
- Snowplowing
  128
- Installing Snowplow
  128
- Removing Snowplow
  130
- Snowplowing with Your Air Bag Equipped Vehicle
  130
- Engine Temperature While Plowing
  131
- Transmission Operation While Plowing
  132
- Fuel Consumption
  133
- Hazard Lights Control
  134
Roadside Emergencies
134
- Replacing Blown Fuses
  135
- Standard Fuse Amperage Ratings and Colors
  135
- Instrument Panel Fuses
  136
- Power Distribution Box
  138
Servicing
138
- Primary Battery Fuses
  140
- Engine Minifuse Panel
  141
- Changing Flat Tires
  141
- Tire Change Procedure
  142
- Removing Spare from Storage
  143
- Removing Flat Tire and Installing Spare
  144
- Jump Starting Your Vehicle
  147
- Connecting the Jumper Cables
  148
- Wrecker Towing
  149
- Removing the Jumper Cables
  149
- Jump Starting
  149
- Recreational Towing
  150
- 2WD (Manual and Automatic Transmissions)
  150
- Servicing Your Vehicle
  153
- Service Recommendations
  153
Maintenance and Care
153
- Working with the Engine off
  154
- Working with the Engine on
  154
- Opening the Hood
  156
- Oil Specifications
  159
- Engine Oil
  159
- Oil Filters
  160
- Checking Engine Oil
  160
- Adding Engine Oil
  162
- Brake Fluid
  163
- Checking and Adding Brake Fluid
  163
- Checking and Adding Clutch Fluid (if Equipped)
  164
- Checking and Adding Windshield Washer Fluid
  165
- What You Should Know about Washer Fluid
  165
- Adding Engine Coolant
  166
- Checking and Adding Engine Coolant
  166
- Recycled Engine Coolant
  168
- Coolant Refill Capacity
  168
- Severe Winter Climate
  168
- Checking the Cooling System Hoses
  169
- How Fail-Safe Cooling Works
  170
- When Fail-Safe Mode Is Activated
  171
- Checking and Adding Power Steering Fluid
  171
- Checking and Adding Transmission Fluid
  172
- Checking and Adding Manual Transmission Fluid (if Equipped)
  176
- Checking and Adding Transfer Case Fluid
  177
- Battery
  177
- Servicing Your Battery
  178
- Relearning Idle Conditions
  179
- Changing the Air Filter
  180
- Tires
  181
- Information about Tire Quality Grades
  181
- Treadwear
  182
- Traction a B C
  182
- Temperature a B C
  182
- Servicing the Tires
  183
- Checking the Tire Pressure
  183
- Rotating the Tires
  184
- Replacing the Tires
  185
- Identifying Tire Types
  186
- Snow Tires and Chains
  187
- Fuel
  188
- Choosing the Right Fuel
  189
- Octane Recommendations
  190
- Calculating Fuel Economy
  191
- Cleaner Air
  191
- Fuel Quality
  191
- What You Should Know about the Emission Control System
  193
- Important Emission Control Information
  195
- Preparing Your Vehicle for Inspection/Maintenance Testing
  195
- Replacing Bulbs
  197
- Replacing Exterior Bulbs
  197
- Replacing Headlamp Bulbs
  198
- Replacing Parking Lamp/Turn Signal Bulbs
  200
- Replacing Foglamp Bulbs
  202
- Replacing License Plate Lamp Bulbs
  203
- Replacing Tail Lamp/Backup Lamp Bulbs
  203
- Replacing Dome/Map Lamp Bulb
  204
- Replacing Engine Compartment Lamp Bulb (if Equipped)
  204
- Replacing Dome Lamp Bulb
  204
- Exterior Bulb Specifications
  205
- Aiming Headlamps
  205
- Cleaning and Caring for Your Vehicle
  205
- Washing Your Vehicle
  206
- Waxing Your Vehicle
  206
- Cleaning the Engine
  207
- Repairing Paint Chips
  207
- Cleaning the Wheels
  207
- Cleaning Plastic Exterior Parts
  208
- Cleaning the Exterior Lamps
  209
- Cleaning the Wiper Blades
  209
- Cleaning the Instrument Panel
  210
- Cleaning the Interior Fabric
  210
- Cleaning Leather Seats
  210
- Cleaning and Maintaining the Safety Belts
  211
- Refill Capacities
  212
- Motorcraft Part Numbers
  212
- Capacities and Specifications
  212
Capacities and Specifications
213
- Lubricant Specifications
  214
- Engine Data
  216
- Vehicle Dimensions
  217
- Flareside
  218
- Vehicle Identification Number (Vin)
  218
Reporting Safety Defects
219

Ford F-150 1997 Owner's Manual (220 pages)

Ford Motor Company 1998 Ford F-150 Owner's Guide

Brand: Ford | Category: Automobile | Size: 1.56 MB

Table of Contents
1
Introduction
2
Instrumentation
4
- Climate Control
  5
- Passenger Air Bag
  5
- Warning Lights and Chimes
  6
- Standard Instrument Cluster
  6
- Optional Instrument Cluster
  6
- Check Engine Warning Light
  6
- Light Turns on Solid
  7
- Light Is Blinking
  8
- Air Bag Readiness Light
  8
- Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
  9
- Turn Signal
  9
- Safety Belt Light
  9
- Brake System Warning
  9
- High Beams Light
  10
- Anti-Theft System Light
  10
- Charging System Light
  10
- Oil Pressure/Engine Coolant Light
  10
- Four Wheel Drive Low Light
  11
- Four Wheel Drive Indicator
  11
- Check Air Suspension Light
  11
- Door Ajar Light
  11
- Headlamps on Warning Chime
  12
- Fuel Reset Light
  12
- Key-In-Ignition Warning Chime
  12
- Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Warning Chime
  12
- Fuel Gauge
  13
- Speedometer
  14
- Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
  14
- Odometer
  15
- Trip Odometer
  15
- Tachometer
  15
- Battery Voltage Gauge
  16
- Engine Oil Pressure Gauge
  16
- Headlamp Control
  17
- Foglamp Control
  17
- Daytime Running Light (Canadian Vehicles Only)
  17
Controls and Features
17
- Panel Dimmer Control
  18
- Autolamp Control
  18
- 4WD Control
  19
- Mode Selector Control
  20
- Heater Only System
  20
- Fan Speed Control
  20
- Climate Control System
  20
- Panel & Floor
  21
- Floor
  21
- Def
  21
- Manual Heating and Air Conditioning System
  22
- Temperature Control Knob
  23
- Manual Heating and Air Conditioning System Operating Tips
  26
- Turn Signal Control
  27
- Positions of the Ignition
  27
- Speed Control
  28
- To Turn Speed Control on
  28
- To Turn Speed Control off
  28
- To Set a Speed
  29
- To Set a Higher Set Speed
  30
- To Set a Lower Set Speed
  30
- To Disengage Speed Control
  31
- To Return to a Previously Set Speed
  32
- Hazard Flasher
  33
- Windshield Wiper/Washer Controls
  34
- Speed Dependent Wipers
  34
- High Beam
  35
- Flash to Pass
  35
- Overdrive Control
  35
- Deactivating Overdrive
  36
- Interior Lamps
  36
- Map Lamps
  36
- Power Windows
  37
- Power Side View Mirrors
  38
- Power Door Locks
  38
- Accessory Delay
  38
- Tailgate Lock
  39
- Tailgate Removal
  40
- Perimeter Alarm System
  40
- Dusarming the Perimeter Alarm System
  41
- Remote Entry System
  42
- Sounding a Panic Alarm
  43
- Locking the Doors
  43
- Unlocking the Doors
  43
- Autolock
  44
- Relock
  44
- Deactivating/Activating the Autolock Feature
  44
- Replacing the Battery (Autolock)
  45
- Replacing Lost Transmitters
  46
- Reprogramming Transmitters
  46
- Illuminated Entry
  47
- 60/40 Split Bench Seat
  48
- Full Bench Seat
  48
Seating and Safety Restraints
48
Starting
76
Driving
83
- ABS Warning Lamp
  84
- Using ABS
  84
- Parking Brake
  85
- Traction-Lok Axle
  86
- The Air Suspension System
  87
- Transmission
  88
- Brake-Shift Interlock
  88
- Automatic Transmission Operation
  88
- Driving with a 4–Speed Automatic Transmission
  89
- Understanding Gearshift Positions
  89
- P (Park)
  90
- R (Reverse)
  90
- N (Neutral)
  90
- Overdrive
  90
- Using the Clutch
  92
- Manual Transmission Operation
  92
- 1 (First)
  92
- 2 (Second)
  92
- Recommended Shift Speeds
  94
- Parking Your Vehicle
  96
- Reverse
  97
- Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) Operation
  98
- Removing Key from Ignition
  98
- 4WD System Indicator Lights
  99
- Shifting from 4H (4WD High) to 4L (4WD Low)
  100
- Shifting from 4H (4WD High) to 2H (2WD High)
  100
- Shifting from N (Neutral) to 4H (4WD High) or 4L (4WD Low)
  101
- Using the N (Neutral) Position
  101
- Using the Electronic Shift 4WD System
  102
- Driving Off-Road with 4WD
  104
- If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck
  105
- Sand
  105
- Mud and Water
  105
- Driving on Hill or Slope Terrain
  106
- Driving on Snow and Ice
  107
- Vehicle Loading
  108
- Base Curb Weight
  108
- Payload
  108
- GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)
  108
- GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
  109
- GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)
  109
- Maximum Trailer Weight Rating
  109
- Trailer Weight Range
  109
- Calculating the Load Your Vehicle Can Carry/Tow
  110
- Driving through Water
  111
- Towing a Trailer
  112
- Trailer Towing Tables
  113
- F-150 4X2 with Automatic Transmission
  113
- F-150 4X2 Manual Transmission
  114
- F-150 4X4 Automatic Transmission
  114
- F-150 4X4 Manual Transmission
  115
- F-250 4X2 Automatic Transmission
  115
- F-250 4X2 Manual Transmission
  116
- F-250 4X4 Manual Transmission
  117
- F-250 4X4 Automatic Transmission
  117
- Preparing to Tow
  118
- Hitches
  118
- Load Equalizing Hitch
  118
- Safety Chains
  119
- Trailer Brakes
  119
- Trailer Lamps
  120
- Using a Step Bumper
  120
- Driving While You Tow
  120
- Trailer Towing Tips
  121
- Servicing after Towing
  121
- Launching or Retrieving a Boat
  122
- Recreational Towing (All Wheels on the Ground)
  123
- 2WD (Manual and Automatic Transmissions)
  123
- 4WD – Lever Operated Transfer Case (Manual and Automatic Transmissions)
  123
- Snowplowing
  124
- 4WD – Electronic Shift Transfer Case
  124
- Installing Snowplow
  125
- Removing Snowplow
  127
- Snowplowing with Your Air Bag Equipped Vehicle
  127
- Engine Temperature While Plowing
  128
- Transmission Operation While Plowing
  129
- Fuel Consumption
  130
- Hazard Lights Control
  131
- Fuel Pump Shut-Off Switch
  131
Roadside Emergencies
131
- Fuses and Relays
  132
- Fuses
  132
- Standard Fuse Amperage Rating and Color
  133
- Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel
  133
- Fuse Panel Description
  134
- The Fuses Codes Table
  134
- Power Distribution Box
  138
- Power Distribution Box
  139
- The High-Current Fuses Codes Table
  139
- Changing the Tire
  141
- Spare Tire Information
  141
- Removing the Spare Tire
  142
- Location of the Spare Tire and Tools
  142
- Stowing the Spare
  142
- Tire Change Procedure
  143
- Jack Use Diagrams
  145
- Jump Starting
  147
- Connecting the Jumper Cables
  148
- Jump Starting Procedure
  149
- Removing the Jumper Cables
  149
- Wrecker Towing
  150
- Service Recommendations
  152
- Precautions When Servicing Your Vehicle
  152
Maintenance and Care
152
- Working with the Engine off
  153
- Working with the Engine on
  154
- Opening the Hood
  154
- Identifying Components in the Engine Compartment
  155
- Engine Oil
  156
- Checking the Engine Oil
  156
- To Check the Engine Oil
  158
- Adding Engine Oil
  160
- Engine Oil Recommendations
  160
- Changing the Engine Oil and Filter
  161
- Brake Fluid
  162
- Checking and Adding Brake Fluid
  162
- Clutch Fluid
  163
- Windshield Washer Fluid
  164
- Checking and Adding Washer Fluid
  164
- Engine Coolant
  164
- Adding Engine Coolant
  165
- Recycled Engine Coolant
  166
- Coolant Refill Capacity
  167
- Severe Winter Climate
  167
- What You Should Know about Fail-Safe Cooling
  168
- Checking and Adding Power Steering Fluid
  169
- When Fail-Safe Mode Is Activated
  169
- Checking and Adding Automatic Transmission Fluid
  170
- Checking and Adding Manual Transmission Fluid
  173
- Checking and Adding Transfer Case Fluid
  174
- Driveline Universal Joint and Slip Yoke
  175
- Battery
  175
- Windshield Wiper Blades
  177
- Changing the Wiper Blades
  178
- Checking the Wiper Blades
  178
- Tire Quality Grades
  179
- Treadwear
  179
- Traction a B C
  180
- Temperature a B C
  180
- Servicing Your Tires
  181
- Tire Rotation
  182
- Replacing the Tires
  183
- Snow Tires and Chains
  183
- Fuel Information
  184
- Guidelines to Observe When Handling Automotive Fuel
  185
- Choosing the Right Fuel
  186
- Octane Recommendations
  187
- Fuel Quality
  187
- Cleaner Air
  188
- Calculating Fuel Economy
  188
- Emission Control System
  189
- Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing
  191
- Exterior Bulbs
  192
- Replacing Headlamp Bulbs
  193
- Replacing Parking Lamp/Turn Signal Bulbs
  195
- Replacing Foglamp Bulbs
  196
- Replacing License Plate Lamp Bulbs
  197
- Using the Right Bulbs
  197
- Aiming the Headlamps
  197
- Cleaning and Caring for Your Vehicle
  198
- Washing Your Vehicle
  198
- Waxing Your Vehicle
  199
- Repairing Paint Chips
  199
- Cleaning the Wheels
  199
- Cleaning the Engine
  200
- Cleaning Plastic Exterior Parts
  201
- Cleaning the Exterior Lamps
  201
- Cleaning the Wiper Blades
  201
- Cleaning the Interior Fabric
  201
- Cleaning and Maintaining the Safety Belts
  202
- Cleaning Leather Seats
  202
- Motorcraft Part Numbers
  205
- Refil Capacities
  205
Capacities and Specifications
205
- Lubricant Specifications
  208
- Engine Data
  210
- Vehicle Dimensions
  210
- Identifying Your Vehicle
  213
- Vehicle Identification Plate
  213
- Vehicle Identification Number
  214
- Engine Number
  214
Reporting Safety Defects
215
Index
216
Filling Station Information
219

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