2008 Ford F 350 Owners Manual

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Maintenance and Specifications

ENGINE DATA Engine Cubic inches Required fuel Firing order

Spark plug gap

5.4L V8 engine 330
87 octane 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8
1.02–1.28mm (0.040–0.050 inch)* Coil on plug 9.8:1

6.8L V10 engine 415
87 octane 1-6-5-10-2-7-3-8-4-9
1.02–1.28mm (0.040–0.050 inch)* Coil on plug 9.2:1

Ignition system Compression ratio *The 5.4L 3V and 6.8L 3V spark plug gap CANNOT be adjusted.

Drivebelt routing 5.4L V8/6.8L V10 engines

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IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE

Safety Compliance Certification Label The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Regulations require that a Safety Compliance Certification Label be affixed to a vehicle and prescribe where the Safety Compliance Certification Label may be located. The Safety Compliance Certification Label is located on the structure by the trailing edge of the driver’s door or the edge of the driver’s door.

Vehicle identification number (VIN) The vehicle identification number is located on the driver side instrument panel. (Please note that in the graphic XXXX is representative of your vehicle identification number.)

XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

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1. World manufacturer identifier 2. Brake type and gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) 3. Vehicle line, series, body type 4. Engine type 5. Check digit 6. Model year 7. Assembly plant 8. Production sequence number

TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE CODE DESIGNATIONS

You can find a transmission/transaxle code on the vehicle Safety Compliance Certification Label. The following table tells you which transmission or transaxle each code represents. Code

Description Six-speed manual, Dana (ZF S6–650) Six-speed manual, Dana (ZF M6HD-W) Five-speed automatic, TorqShift (gas engines) Five-speed automatic, TorqShift (diesel engine)

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Accessories

GENUINE FORD ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE A wide selection of Genuine Ford Accessories are available for your vehicle through your local authorized Ford or Ford of Canada authorized dealer. These quality accessories have been specifically engineered to fulfill your automotive needs; they are custom designed to complement the style and aerodynamic appearance of your vehicle. In addition, each accessory is made from high quality materials and meets or exceeds Ford’s rigorous engineering and safety specifications. Ford Motor Company will repair or replace any properly authorized dealer-installed Genuine Ford Accessory found to be defective in factory-supplied materials or workmanship during the warranty period, as well as any component damaged by the defective accessory. The accessory will be warranted for whichever provides you the greatest benefit: • 12 months or 12,000 miles (20,000 km) (whichever occurs first), or • the remainder of your new vehicle limited warranty. Contact your authorized dealer for details and a copy of the warranty. The following is a list of several Genuine Ford Accessories available for your vehicle. Not all accessories are available for all models. For a complete listing of the accessories that are available for your vehicle, please contact your authorized dealer or visit our online store at: www.fordaccessoriesstore.com.

Exterior style Bug shields Chrome exhaust tips Deflectors Running boards Splash guards Step bars Tonneau covers Wheels

Interior style Electrochromatic compass/temperature interior mirrors Floor mats

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Lifestyle Ash cup / smoker’s package Bedliners and bedmats Cargo organization and management Towing mirrors Trailer hitches, wiring harnesses and accessories

Peace of mind Mobile-Ease™ hands-free communication system Remote start Vehicle security systems Wheel locks Not all accessories are available for all models. For maximum vehicle performance, keep the following information in mind when adding accessories or equipment to your vehicle: • When adding accessories, equipment, passengers and luggage to your vehicle, do not exceed the total weight capacity of the vehicle or of the front or rear axle (GVWR or GAWR as indicated on the Safety Compliance Certification Label). Consult your authorized dealer for specific weight information.

• The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Canadian Radio Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) regulate the use of mobile communications systems — such as two-way radios, telephones and theft alarms - that are equipped with radio transmitters. Any such equipment installed in your vehicle should comply with FCC or CRTC regulations and should be installed only by your authorized dealer. • Mobile communications systems may harm the operation of your

vehicle, particularly if they are not properly designed for automotive use. • To avoid interference with other vehicle functions, such as anti-lock braking systems, amateur radio users who install radios and antennas onto their vehicle should not locate the Amateur Radio Antennas in the area of the driver’s side hood. • Electrical or electronic accessories or components that are added to

the vehicle by the authorized dealer or the owner may adversely affect battery performance and durability.

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acid, treating emergencies .....354
jumping a disabled battery ....322
maintenance-free ....................354
replacement, specifications ...382
servicing ..................................354
Belt-Minder威 .............................179
Brakes ........................................260
anti-lock ...........................260–261
anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning light ...........................261
fluid, checking and adding ....374
fluid, refill capacities ..............383
parking ....................................261
shift interlock ..........................265
trailer .......................................246
Break-in period .............................5
Bulbs ............................................91

Capacities for refilling fluids ....383
Cassette tape player ...................23
Cell phone use ..............................7
Child safety restraints ..............193
child safety belts ....................193
Child safety seats ......................196
attaching with tether straps ..200
in front seat ............................197
in rear seat ..............................197

Cleaning your vehicle

engine compartment ..............338
instrument panel ............340–341
interior .....................................342
plastic parts ............................340
safety belts ..............................342
washing ....................................337
waxing .....................................337
wheels ......................................338
wiper blades ............................340

Index

Accessory delay ........................103
Air cleaner filter ...............380, 382
Air conditioning ..........................80
Airbag supplemental restraint system ........................................184
and child safety seats ............185
description ..............................184
disposal ....................................188
driver airbag ............................186
indicator light .........................187
operation .................................186
passenger airbag .....................186
passenger deactivation switch ......................................188
Ambulance packages ....................8
Antifreeze (see Engine coolant) ................356
Anti-lock brake system (see Brakes) ......................260–261
Anti-theft system ......................159
arming the system ..................160

Audio system (see Radio) ......................23, 25, 32
Automatic transmission ............265

driving an automatic overdrive .................................267
fluid, adding ............................375
fluid, checking ........................375
fluid, refill capacities ..............383
Auxiliary Input Jack ...................40
Auxiliary power point ...............100
Axle

refill capacities ........................383
traction lok ..............................264

Battery .......................................354

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Daytime running lamps (see Lamps) ................................86
Dipstick

automatic transmission fluid ..........................................375
engine oil .................................351

Driveline universal joint and slip yoke ....................................380
Driving under special conditions ..................269, 284, 288
sand .........................................286
snow and ice ...........................288
through water .................287, 290
DVD system .................................48
Electronic message center .................................120, 129
Emergencies, roadside

jump-starting ..........................322
Emergency Flashers .................296
Emission control system ..........370
Engine ........................................387
cleaning ...................................338
coolant .....................................356
diesel ...........................................8
fail-safe cooling .......................360
idle speed control ...................354
refill capacities ........................383
service points ..................348–349
starting after a collision .........296
Engine oil ..................................351
checking and adding ..............351
dipstick ....................................351
filter, specifications ........353, 382
recommendations ...................353
refill capacities ........................383
Event data recording ....................6
Exhaust fumes ..........................258
Fail safe cooling ........................360

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Climate control (see Air conditioning or Heating) ............80
Clock adjust

6-CD in dash .............................34
AM/FM/CD .................................28

Clutch

fluid ..........................................375
operation while driving ..........269
recommended shift speeds ....270

Compass, electronic set zone adjustment ...............134
Console ......................................120
overhead ..................................100
Controls power seat ...............................165
steering column ......................112
Coolant checking and adding ..............356
refill capacities ................359, 383
Cruise control (see Speed control) ..................109
Customer Assistance ................294
Ford accessories for your vehicle .....................................345
Ford Extended Service Plan ..........................................333
Getting assistance outside the U.S. and Canada .....................334
Getting roadside assistance ...294
Getting the service you need .........................................329
Ordering additional owner’s literature .................................335
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program ...................................333

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Family entertainment system ....48
Fluid capacities .........................383
Foglamps .....................................85
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles .......276
description ..............................281
driving off road .......................283
electronic shift ................277, 281
indicator light .........................278
lever operated shift ................278
manual locking hubs ..............277
preparing to drive your vehicle .....................................264
Fuel ............................................362

calculating fuel economy ..........................130, 367
cap ...........................................364
capacity ...................................383
choosing the right fuel ...........365
comparisons with EPA fuel economy estimates .................370
detergent in fuel .....................366
filling your vehicle with fuel ...........................362, 364, 367
filter, specifications ........362, 382
fuel pump shut-off switch .....296
improving fuel economy ........367
octane rating ...................366, 387
quality ......................................366
running out of fuel .................366
safety information relating to automotive fuels .....................362
Fuel pump shut-off switch .......296
Fuses ..................................297–298

transmission fluid temperature gauge ...................23

Hazard flashers .........................296
Head restraints .........................162
Headlamps ...................................85
aiming ..................................87, 89
autolamp system .......................85
daytime running lights .............86
flash to pass ..............................86
high beam .................................86
replacing bulbs ...................93–94
turning on and off ....................85

Heating

heating and air conditioning system ...........................76–77, 80

Homelink wireless control system ........................................116
Hood ..........................................347

Ignition ...............................255, 387
Infant seats (see Safety seats) .....................196
Inspection/maintenance (I/M) testing ........................................372
Instrument panel

cleaning ...........................340–341
cluster ........................................12
lighting up panel and interior .87

Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............364
Gas mileage (see Fuel economy) .................367
Gauges .........................................19

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Jump-starting your vehicle ......322

Keyless entry system ...............157

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heated ......................................105
side view mirrors (power) .....104
.......................................108
signal Moon roof ..................................115
Motorcraft parts ................362, 382

Navigation system .......................47

Octane rating ............................366
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................351
Overdrive .....................................99

Parking brake ............................261
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....382
Pedals (see Power adjustable foot pedals) ...............................108
Power adjustable foot pedals ...108
Power distribution box (see Fuses) ...............................303
Power door locks ......................146
Power mirrors ...........................104
Power point ...............................100
Power steering ..........................263
fluid, checking and adding ....373
fluid, refill capacity ................383
Power Windows .........................102
Preparing to drive your vehicle ........................................264

Radio ................................23, 25, 32

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autolock ...................................147
programming entry code .......157
Keys ...........................................160
positions of the ignition .........255

Lamps

autolamp system .......................85
daytime running light ...............86
fog lamps ...................................85
headlamps .................................85
headlamps, flash to pass ..........86
instrument panel, dimming .....87
interior lamps ...........................91
replacing bulbs .............91, 93–97

Lane change indicator (see Turn signal) ........................90
Lights, warning and indicator ....12
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........261
Load limits .................................236
Loading instructions .................242
Locks

autolock ...................................147
childproof ................................150
Lug nuts ....................................321
Lumbar support, seats .............167

Manual transmission .................269
fluid capacities ........................383
reverse .....................................271
Message center .................120, 129
english/metric button .............132
system check button ..............132
warning messages ...........124, 135
Mirrors ...............................100, 103
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SecuriLock passive anti-theft system ................................159–160
Servicing your vehicle ..............346
Setting the clock

AM/FM/CD .................................28
AM/FM/In-dash 6 CD ................34
Snowplowing .................8, 291–293
Spark plugs, specifications .....................382, 387
Special notice ................................9
ambulance conversions ..............8
diesel-powered vehicles .............8
utility-type vehicles ....................8
Speed control ............................109
Starting your vehicle ........255–257
jump starting ..........................322

Steering wheel

controls ....................................112
tilting .........................................99

Tailgate ......................................140
Tilt steering wheel ......................99
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Tires, Wheels and Loading ....224
Tires ...................................206–208
alignment ................................216
care ..........................................212
changing ..........................310, 312
checking the pressure ............211
inflating ...................................209
label .........................................223
replacing ..................................214
rotating ....................................217
safety practices .......................215
sidewall information ...............219

Index

Rear seat entertainment system ..........................................48
Rear video camera ....................274
Relays ........................................297
Remote entry system ...............151
illuminated entry ............155–156
locking/unlocking doors ........................146, 151–152
Reverse sensing system ...........272
Roadside assistance ..................294

Safety Belt Maintenance ..........183
Safety belts (see Safety restraints) ..........170, 172–174, 176
Safety defects, reporting ..335–336
Safety restraints ...........170, 172–174, 176
Belt-Minder威 ...........................179
extension assembly ................183
for adults .................172–174, 176
for children .....................192–193
lap belt ....................................178
safety belt maintenance .........183
warning light and chime ...............................178–179
Safety seats for children ..........196
Safety Compliance Certification Label ....................388
Satellite Radio Information ........44
Seat belts (see Safety restraints) .............170
Seats ..........................................162
child safety seats ....................196
cleaning ...................................343
heated ........................................80
memory seat ...................152, 168

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snow tires and chains ............235
spare tire .........................308–309
terminology .............................208
tire grades ...............................207
treadwear ........................207, 213
Towing .......................................242
recreational towing .................253
Trailer Brake Controller-Integrated ..............246
trailer towing ..........................242
wrecker ....................................327
Traction control ........................262
Traction-lok rear axle ...............264
Trailer Brake Controller-Integrated ................246
Transfer case

fluid checking .........................379

Transmission

automatic operation .........99, 265
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....265
fluid, checking and adding (automatic) .............................375
fluid, checking and adding (manual) .................................378
fluid, refill capacities ..............383

Index

manual operation ....................269
..................................90

Turn signal

Upfitter controls .......................114

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ..........................................388
Vehicle loading ..........................236
Ventilating your vehicle ...........258

Warning lights (see Lights) .......12
Washer fluid ..............................350
Water, Driving through .............290
Windows

power .......................................102

Windshield washer fluid and wipers ..........................................98
checking and adding fluid .....350
replacing wiper blades ...........350
Wrecker towing .........................327

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