00 f series 650 750

Before driving

Introduction 2

Instrumentation 7

Controls and features 20

Seating and safety restraints 58

Starting and driving

Starting 77

Driving 81

Roadside emergencies 114

Servicing

Maintenance and care 126

Capacities and specifications 168

General maintenance information 175

Customer assistance 194

Reporting safety defects 204

Index 205

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Contents

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The following warning may be required by California law:

CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning

Engine exhaust, some if its constituents, and certain vehiclecomponents contain or emit chemicals known to the State of

California to cause cancer, or birth defects or other reproductive harm.

ICONSIndicates a safety alert. Read thefollowing section on Warnings.

Indicates vehicle information relatedto recycling and otherenvironmental concerns will follow.

Correct vehicle usage and theauthorized disposal of wastecleaning and lubrication materials are significant steps towardsprotecting the environment.

Indicates a message regarding childsafety restraints. Refer to Seatingand safety restraints for moreinformation.

Indicates that this Owner Guidecontains information on this subject.Please refer to the Index to locatethe appropriate section which willprovide you more information.

WARNINGSWarnings provide information which may reduce the risk of personalinjury and prevent possible damage to others, your vehicle and itsequipment.

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INFORMATION ABOUT THIS GUIDEThe information found in this guide was in effect at the time of printing.Ford may change the contents without notice and without incurringobligation.

Federal Highway Administration regulationRegulations such as those issued by the Federal Highway Administrationor issued pursuant to the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA),and/or state and local laws and regulations may require additionalequipment for the way you intend to use the vehicle. It is theresponsibility of the registered owner to determine the applicability ofsuch laws and regulations to your intended use for the vehicle, and toarrange for the installation of required equipment. Your Ford dealer hasinformation about the availability of equipment which may be ordered foryour vehicle.

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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 TetherAnchorage

Brake System Anti-Lock Brake System

Brake Fluid -Non-Petroleum Based

Traction Control

Master Lighting Switch Hazard Warning Flasher

Fog Lamps-Front Fuse Compartment

Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Wash/Wipe

WindshieldDefrost/Demist

Rear WindowDefrost/Demist

Power WindowsFront/Rear

Power Window Lockout

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Vehicle Symbol Glossary

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

MAXMIN

Emission System Engine Air Filter

Passenger CompartmentAir Filter

Jack

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ENTERING, EXITING AND/OR CLIMBING ON THIS VEHICLEYou must be careful and deliberate to minimize the possibility of personalinjury from a slip and fall when entering, exiting and/or climbing on thisvehicle. Always use the steps and assist handles before climbing. Do notskip any steps or assist handles. Use three point contact at all times withat least two feet and one hand or two hands and one foot firmly placedduring all phases of entering, exiting and/or climbing. Always keep yourshoe soles and hands clean. Keep the steps and assist handles free ofsnow, ice, oil, grease, substances or debris. Be sure to use extra care inbad weather. Avoid wearing thick gloves. Always perform trailer hook-upwhile standing on the ground.

Do not carry items while entering, exiting, and/or climbing. Makesure you keep a firm grip. Always FACE the VEHICLE STEP and

HANDLE SYSTEM while climbing up and down. Do not climb behindthe cab unless you have three point contact with a step and handlesystem at all times.

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Instrumentation

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00 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0

MPH

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km/h

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120

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010

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ABS

TRAILER

BRAKE

WATERIN

FUEL

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ABS

TRANSTEMP

STOPENGINE

ENGINEPROTECT

AIRCLEAN CHECK

TRANS

SERVICEENGINESOON

CRUIS

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HRPM 1000

DIESEL FUEL ONLY

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9060

150AIRPRESSURE

PSIP

Headlamp control(pg. 20)

Instrument cluster(pg. 10)

Panel dimmer control(pg. 20)

Turn signal andwiper/washer control

(pg. 50)

Parking brake*(hydraulic brake system)

(pg. 82)

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IT

RT

E

POWER POINT

OFF

A/C

MAXA/C

SCAN

BASS TREB BAL FADE

SIDEEJREW FF

1 - 2

TAPEAMS

VOL - PUSH ON

SEEK

TUNE

AM

FM

CLK

1 2 3 4 5 6

FM1 ST

PARKINGBRAKE

PULL

TO

RELE

ASE

APPLY

PUSH TO

Air pressure gauge*(pg. 19)

Auxiliary power point(pg. 21)

Electronic sound system(pg. 26)

Climate control system(pg. 21)

Parking brake*(air brake system)

(pg. 87)

*if equipped

Instrumentation

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WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES

Air clean warning (if equipped)Illuminates when the ignition isturned to the ON position and theengine is off. The light alsoilluminates when the air system isrestricted (dirty, clogged).

Brake reserve system warning (if equipped)Illuminates to indicate normalHydromax booster reserve systemactivation when the engine is OFFand the service brake pedal isapplied, or when the ignition is inthe ON or START position.

This light may also illuminate momentarily if the engine is running andthe driver turns the steering wheel fully in one direction while braking.

If the light remains on while the engine is running, this indicatesinadequate hydraulic booster pressure or reserve pump system failure.Stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible and seek service immediately.

Charging systemIlluminates when the ignition isturned to the ON position and theengine is off. The light alsoilluminates when there is noalternator output, or an over voltagecondition requiring electrical system service.

BRAKE

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MPH

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km/h

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TRAILERWATER

INFUEL

WAITTO

START

STOPENGINE

ENGINEPROTECT

AIRCLEAN

CHECKTRANS

RANGEINHIBIT

SERVICEENGINESOON

CRUISEL

E

F

H

RPM 1000

DIESEL FUEL ONLY

X0

1

23

4

P R N 2 18C

18

H

D

BRAKE

BRAKE

AIRCLEAN

BRAKE

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Parking brake warning (if equipped)Momentarily illuminates when theignition is turned to the ON positionand the engine is off.

If the warning lamp remainsilluminated after engine start up,this indicates a system failure in the master cylinder of the brake system.Stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible and seek service immediately.

If equipped with an air brake system, the warning light stays on until theair pressure builds up to 414 kPa (60 psi). If the air pressure dropsbelow 414 kPa (60 psi) durning operation, the remaining brake system isstill operational but the stopping distance will be greater.

Parking brake warningMomentarily illuminates when theignition is turned to the ON positionand the engine is off. If the brakewarning lamp does not illuminate atthis time, seek service immediately.Also illuminates when the parkingbrake is engaged.

Engine protect warning (Cummins engine only)Illuminates when there is a fault inthe electronic subsystem but thevehicle can be driven, and indicatesone of the following conditions:

low oil pressure low coolant level high coolant temperature high intake manifold temperatureRefer to the Engine Operators Manual.

!BRAKE

PBRAKE

ENGINEPROTECT

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Stop engine (if equipped)This light is used in conjunctionwith the electronic engine control.

Refer to the Engine OperatorsManual for specific informationregarding this feature.

If the engine shuts down, it can berestarted and operated for 30seconds at a time or until theproblem is corrected. Refer to Engine shutdown system in the Startingchapter.

Drivers of electronically controlled engines should know theextent