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Instrument Cluster 10
Warning and control lights 10Gauges 13
Entertainment Systems 17
AM/FM stereo cassette with CD 17AM/FM stereo with CD 26CD changer 28
Climate Controls 33
Heater only 33Manual heating and air conditioning 34
Lights 36
Headlamps 36Turn signal control 38Bulb replacement 39
Driver Controls 45
Windshield wiper/washer control 45Power windows 48Mirrors 49Speed control 50Message center 53
Locks and Security 58
Keys 58Locks 58Anti-theft system 60
Seating and Safety Restraints 65
Seating 65Safety restraints 70Air bags 82Child restraints 90
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2002 SuperDuty F250, F350, F450, F550
Driving 101
Starting 101Brakes 105Transmission operation 109Trailer towing 130
Roadside Emergencies 158
Getting roadside assistance 158Fuses and relays 160Changing tires 165Jump starting 174Wrecker towing 179
Customer Assistance 181
Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) 189
Cleaning 190
Maintenance and Specifications 196
Engine compartment 198Engine oil 199Battery 202Fuel information 210Air filter(s) 227Part numbers 234Refill capacities 234Lubricant specifications 237
Accessories 251
Index 255
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CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning
WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, andcertain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to
the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or otherreproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles andcertain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals knownto the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or otherreproductive harm.
CONGRATULATIONSCongratulations on acquiring your new Ford. Please take the time to getwell acquainted with your vehicle by reading this handbook. The moreyou know and understand about your vehicle the greater the safety andpleasure you will derive from driving it.
For more information on Ford Motor Company and its products visit thefollowing website:
In the United States: www.ford.com In Canada: www.ford.ca In Australia: www.ford.com.au In Mexico: www.ford.com.mxAdditional owner information is given in separate publications.
This Owners Guide describes every option and model variant availableand therefore some of the items covered may not apply to yourparticular vehicle. Furthermore, due to printing cycles it may describeoptions before they are generally available.
Remember to pass on the Owners Guide when reselling the vehicle. It isan integral part of the vehicle.
Fuel pump shut-off switch In the event of an accident thesafety switch will automatically cut off the fuel supply to the
engine. The switch can also be activated through sudden vibration (e.g.collision when parking). To reset the switch, refer to the Fuel pumpshut-off switch in the Roadside emergencies chapter.
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SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION
Warning symbols in this guide
How can you reduce the risk of personal injury and prevent possibledamage to others, your vehicle and its equipment? In this guide, answersto such questions are contained in comments highlighted by the warningtriangle symbol. These comments should be read and observed.
Warning symbols on your vehicle
When you see this symbol, it isimperative that you consult therelevant section of this guide beforetouching or attempting adjustmentof any kind.
Protecting the environmentWe must all play our part inprotecting the environment. Correctvehicle usage and the authorizeddisposal of waste cleaning andlubrication materials are significantsteps towards this aim. Information in this respect is highlighted in thisguide with the tree symbol.
BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLEThere are no particular guidelines for breaking-in your vehicle. Duringthe first 1,600 km (1,000 miles) of driving, vary speeds frequently. This isrecommended to give the moving parts a chance to break in.
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SPECIAL NOTICES
Emission warrantyThe New Vehicle Limited Warranty includes Bumper-to-BumperCoverage, Safety Restraint Coverage, Corrosion Coverage, and 7.3LPower Stroke Diesel Engine Coverage. In addition, your vehicle is eligiblefor Emissions Defect and Emissions Performance Warranties. For adetailed description of what is covered and what is not covered, refer tothe Warranty Guide that is provided to you along with your OwnersGuide.
Special instructionsFor your added safety, your vehicle is fitted with sophisticated electroniccontrols.
Please read the section Air bag in the Seating and safetyrestraints chapter. Failure to follow the specific warnings and
instructions could result in personal injury.
Front seat mounted rear facing child or infant seats shouldNEVER be used in front of a passenger side air bag unless the
air bag can be and is turned OFF.
Notice to owners of diesel-powered vehiclesRead the 7.3 Liter Power Stroke Direct Injection Turbo Diesel OwnersGuide Supplement for information regarding correct operation andmaintenance of your diesel-powered light truck.
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Notice to owners of pickup trucks and utility type vehicles
Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate thanother types of vehicles.
Before you drive your vehicle, please read this Owners Guide carefully.Your vehicle is not a passenger car. As with other vehicles of this type,failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss of vehiclecontrol, vehicle rollover, personal injury or death.
Be sure to read Driving off road in the Driving chapter.
Using your vehicle with a snowplow
For more information and guidelines for using your vehicle with asnowplow, refer to the Driving chapter.
Using your vehicle as an ambulance
If your light truck is equipped with the Ford Ambulance PreparationPackage, it may be utilized as an ambulance. Ford urges ambulancemanufacturers to follow the recommendations of the Ford IncompleteVehicle Manual, Ford Truck Body Builders Layout Book and the QVMguidelines as well as pertinent supplements. For additional information,please contact the Truck Body Builders Advisory Service18778404338.
Use of your Ford light truck as an ambulance, without the FordAmbulance Preparation Package voids the Ford New Vehicle LimitedWarranty and may void the Emissions Warranties. In addition, ambulanceusage without the preparation package could cause high underbodytemperatures, overpressurized fuel and a risk of spraying fuel whichcould lead to fires.
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If your vehicle is equipped with theFord Ambulance PreparationPackage, it will be indicated on theCertification label. The label islocated on the drivers side doorpillar or on the rear edge of thedrivers door. You can determinewhether the ambulancemanufacturer followed Fordsrecommendations by directlycontacting that manufacturer. FordAmbulance Preparation Package isonly available on certain 7.3L Dieselengine equipped vehicles.
Notice to owners with vehicles equipped with Power Take Off(PTO) capabilityRefer to the Driving chapter for more information and guidelines foroperating vehicles equipped with PTO.
Middle East/North Africa vehicle specific informationFor your particular global region, your vehicle may be equipped withfeatures and options that are different from the ones that are describedin this Owner Guide; therefore, a supplement has been supplied thatcomplements this book. By referring to the pages in the providedsupplement, you can properly identify those features, recommendationsand specifications that are unique to your vehicle. Refer to this OwnerGuide for all other required information and warnings.
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These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle.
Vehicle Symbol Glossary
Safety Alert See Owners Guide
Fasten Safety Belt Air Bag-Front
Air Bag-Side Child Seat
Child Seat InstallationWarning
Child Seat LowerAnchor
Child Seat TetherAnchor
Brake System
Anti-Lock Brake SystemBrake Fluid -Non-Petroleum Based
Traction Control AdvanceTrac
Master Lighting Switch Hazard Warning Flasher
Fog Lamps-Front Fuse Compartment
Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Wash/Wipe
WindshieldDefrost/Demist
Rear WindowDefrost/Demist
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Vehicle Symbol Glossary
Power WindowsFront/Rear
Power Window Lockout
Child Safety DoorLock/Unlock
Interior LuggageCompartment ReleaseSymbol
Panic Alarm Engine Oil
Engine CoolantEngine CoolantTemperature
Do Not Open When Hot Battery
Avoid Smoking, Flames,or Sparks
Battery Acid
Explosive Gas Fan Warning
Power Steering FluidMaintain Correct FluidLevel
MAX
MIN
Emission System Engine Air Filter
Passenger CompartmentAir Filter
Jack
Check fuel cap Low tire warning
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WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES
Warning lights and gauges can alert you to a vehicle condition that maybecome serious enough to cause expensive repairs. A warning light mayilluminate when a problem exists with one of your vehicles functions.Many lights will illuminate when you start your vehicle to make sure thebulb