1997 Ford F 250 Heavy Duty Owners Manual

checking alignment . cleaning . daytime running lights . flashing . high beam . replacing bulbs . turning on and off warning chime .

Heavy duty front suspension package. High beams

indicator light operation .

184
175, 182
175
182

152
152
159
140, 154
67
158
152, 159
152, 159
140, 154
175
184
175, 182
175
182

74

307
307
314
63
72
72
307–308
62
21
215

20
62, 72

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Hitch . Hood.

description . replacing the bulb.

High-mount brakelamp .

latch location . lubrication specifications . release lever . working under the hood .

Horn . Identification Number, Vehicle (VIN) Idle, relearning . Ignition

310
310
310
210
260
260
324
260
258
. 75

137, 253, 258

chime . positions of the ignition . removing the key .

Indicator lights and chimes (see Lights) . Infant seats (see Safety seats) . Instrument cluster, mechanical Instrument panel

cleaning . lighting up panel and interior . registers .

. 69
. 67
. 69
. 12
120, 122
. 15

314
. 64
. 58
72–73

Interval wipers . Jack .

operation . positioning . storage .

Jump-starting your vehicle

attaching cables . disconnecting cables .

237
240, 243
240, 243
237

252
253

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Keys

key in ignition chime . positions of the ignition . removing from the ignition . stuck in lock position .

Lamps

cargo lamps . checking . combination cargo and brakelamp . courtesy lamps . daytime running light system . dome lamps . flashing the lamps . fog lamps . hazard flashers . headlamps . high beams high-mount brakelamp . illuminated entry system . instrument panel, dimming . interior lamps . map lamps . replacing bulbs .

Lane change indicator (see Turn signal) . Lap belts . Lights, warning and indicator

anti-lock brakes (ABS). brake . charging system . check engine . engine oil pressure . four-wheel drive .

69
67
69
67–68

64
307
65
64
63
64
72
86
74
62
72
310
92
64
62, 64
66
307
71
114

16
15
18
17
19
166

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Lights, warning and indicator (continued)

hazard warning light high beam . oil pressure. overdrive off . rear ABS . safety belt service engine soon . testing the warning lights . turn signal indicator.

GAWR . GVWR . trailer towing .

Load limits .

. 74
. 20
. 19
153
. 16
. 17
. 17
138
. 71
175
175
175
178

Locking hubs

lever operated with automatic . lever operated with manual

Lubricant specifications Lug nuts . standard . tightening sequence . Lumbar support, seats . Lumbar support pad. Maintenance schedule and record

167
170
324
240
243
240, 247–248
106
106

(see separate Maintenance Schedule and Record booklet) .

Maintenance (see Servicing) Manual transmission

clutch . driving. fluid, checking and adding. fluid capacities . lubricant specifications. shifting gears . shift speeds.

257

158, 270
158
285
318
324
159
161

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Master cylinder, brakes . Methanol in fuel Mileage, calculating fuel economy . Mirrors.

dual electric remote control rearview . side view mirrors . side view mirrors (manual) side view mirrors (power) .

Motorcraft parts. National Highway Traffic Safety

Administration .

New vehicle break-in . Octane rating . Odometer description . trip odometer

Off road driving, 4-wheel drive Oil filter . Oil (see Engine oil) . Oil viscosity . On-board diagnostic (OBD II) system . Order forms, service information . Overdrive . Overseas offices . Panic alarm feature, remote entry system . Parking brake operation . warning light.

Parts (see Motorcraft Parts) PCV valve, specifications Power door locks .

268
297
300
79
81
79
79
79
81
317

333

295–296
24
24
24
172
267, 317
264
264
306
31
155
342

90

149
15
317
317
84

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Power features door locks . lumbar support . mirrors. seats . windows .

Power point electrical outlet Power steering

dipstick . driving with power steering . fluid, checking and adding. fluid, refill capacity . fluid, specifications . servicing .

Prop rod, hood . Radio (see Electronic sound systems) Rear anti-lock brakes.

description .

Rear axle

lubricant specification . refill capacity . traction lok . Rear window .

washer reservoir

Refill capacities for fluids Regulations, National Highway Traffic Safety

Administration .

Remote entry system. illuminated entry . locking/unlocking doors . panic alarm. replacement/additional transmitters. replacing the batteries .

. 84
106
79, 81
105
84–85
. 66

280
151
280
318
324
151
260

. 27
146
146