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ContentsBefore drivingIntroduction2Instrumentation5Controls and features22Seating and safety restraints82Starting and drivingStarting107Driving112Roadside emergencies144ServicingMaintenance and care169Capacities and specifications212Customer assistance223Reporting safety defects235Index236All rights reserved. Reproduction by any means, electronic or mechanicalincluding photocopying, recording or by any information storage and retrievalsystem or translation in whole or part is not permitted without writtenauthorization from Ford Motor Company.Copyright 娀 1998 Ford Motor Company1
IntroductionICONSIndicates 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.BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLEThere are no particular breaking-in rules for your vehicle. During thefirst 1 600 km (1 000 miles) of driving, vary speeds frequently. This isnecessary to give the moving parts a chance to break in.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.2
IntroductionSPECIAL NOTICESNotice to owners of diesel-powered vehiclesRead the 7.3 Liter Power Stroke Direct Injection Turbo Diesel Owner’sGuide Supplement for information regarding correct operation andmaintenance of your diesel-powered light truck.Notice to owners of utility type vehiclesBefore you drive your vehicle, please read this Owner’s 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 control or anaccident.Be sure to read Driving off road in the Driving chapter as well as the“Four Wheeling” supplement included with 4WD and utility type vehicles.Using your vehicle with a snowplowFor more information and guidelines for using your vehicle with asnowplow, refer to the Driving chapter.Using your vehicle as an ambulanceIf 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 builder’s layout book and the QVMguidelines as well as pertinent supplements. For additional information,please contact the Light Truck Body Builders Advisory Service1–800–635–5560.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.3
IntroductionIf your vehicle is equipped with theFord ambulance preparationpackage, it will be indicated on theCertification label. The label islocated on the driver’s side doorpillar or on the rear edge of thedriver’s door. You can determinewhether the ambulancemanufacturer followed Ford’srecommendations 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.4
Instrumentation5
InstrumentationInstrument cluster(pg. 8)Speed control*(pg. 67)Turn signal andwiper/washer control(pg. 72)40FUEL FILLLOWFUELF30506080100E2040!H- 0ABS160MPH 0 0 0 0 km/hP RND100 0RPM SETACCELOFFCOASTHeadlamp control(pg. 22)Instrument panel dimmerswitch(pg. 23)* if equipped6Driver side air bag(pg. 92)DOORAJAR
InstrumentationGearshift lever(pg. 116)Electronic sound system(pg. 29)VOL - PUSH ONFM1AMFM BASS TREBBALSEEKSCANTUNEVERDRIOVESTEJwTAPE CDDISCSREWFF1SIDE 1-223FADE AUTOSET4COMPSHUFFLE564X4 4X4WD HIGH LOWPASSENGER AIR BAGOFFOFFONA/CMAXA/CClimate control system(pg. 24)Passenger air bagdeactivate switch(pg. 96)OFFAuxiliary power point(pg. 24)4WD control *(pg. 128)7
InstrumentationWARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMESF5040FUEL FILLLOWFUEL60120E2040!H- 0MPH 0 0 0 0 km/hP RND21100 0RPM X1000SERVICEENGINESOON6DOORAJARLOWRANGE4X4Low fuelIlluminates as an early reminder of alow fuel condition indicated on theLOWfuel gauge. The light comes on whenFUELthere is approximately 1/16th of atank indicated on the fuel gauge(refer to Fuel Gauge in this chapter for more information). The ignitionmust be in the ON position for this lamp to illuminate. The lamp will alsoilluminate for several seconds after the ignition is turned to the ONposition regardless of the fuel level.Service engine soon (Federal only)Your vehicle is equipped with aSERVICEcomputer that monitors the engine’sENGINEemission control system. ThisSOONsystem is commonly known as theOn Board Diagnostics System (OBDI). This OBD I system protects theenvironment by ensuring that your vehicle continues to meetgovernment emission standards. The OBD I system also assists theservice technician in properly servicing your vehicle.The Check Engine/Service Engine Soon indicator light illuminateswhen the ignition is first turned to the ON position to check the bulb. Ifit comes on after the engine is started, one of the engine’s emissioncontrol systems may be malfunctioning. The light may illuminate withouta driveability concern being noted. The vehicle will usually be drivableand will not require towing.8
InstrumentationWhat you should do if the Check Engine/Service Engine Soon lightilluminatesLight turns on solid:This means that the OBD I system has detected a malfunction.Temporary malfunctions may cause your Service Engine Soon light toilluminate. Examples are:1. The vehicle has run out of fuel. (The engine may misfire or runpoorly.)2. Poor fuel quality or water in the fuel.These and other temporary malfunctions can be corrected by filling thefuel tank with good quality fuel. After three driving cycles without theseor any other temporary malfunctions present, the Check Engine/ServiceEngine Soon light should turn off. (A driving cycle consists of a coldengine startup followed by mixed city/highway driving.) No additionalvehicle service is required.If the Check Engine/Service Engine Soon light remains on, have yourvehicle serviced at the first available opportunity.Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperaturescould damage the catalytic converter, the fuel system, interiorfloor coverings or other vehicle components, possibly causing a fire.Service engine soon (California only)Your vehicle is equipped with aSERVICEcomputer that monitors the engine’sENGINEemission control system. ThisSOONsystem is commonly known as theOn Board Diagnostics System (OBDII). This OBD II system protects theenvironment by ensuring that your vehicle continues to meetgovernment emission standards. The OBD II system also assists theservice technician in properly servicing your vehicle.The Service Engine Soon indicator light illuminates when the ignition isfirst turned to the ON position to check the bulb. If it comes on after theengine is started, one of the engine’s emission control systems may bemalfunctioning. The light may illuminate without a driveability concernbeing noted. The vehicle will usually be drivable and will not requiretowing.9
InstrumentationWhat you should do if the Service Engine Soon light illuminatesLight turns on solid:This means that the OBD II system has detected a malfunction.Temporary malfunctions may cause your Service Engine Soon light toilluminate. Examples are:1. The vehicle has run out of fuel. (The engine may misfire or runpoorly.)2. Poor fuel quality or water in the fuel.3. The fuel cap may not have been properly installed and securelytightened.These temporary malfunctions can be corrected by filling the fuel tankwith good quality fuel and/or properly installing and securely tighteningthe gas cap. After three driving cycles without these or any othertemporary malfunctions present, the Service Engine Soon light shouldturn off. (A driving cycle consists of a cold engine startup followed bymixed city/highway driving.) No additional vehicle service is required.If the Service Engine Soon light remains on, have your vehicle servicedat the first available opportunity.Light is blinking:Engine misfire is occurring which could damage your catalytic converter.You should drive in a moderate fashion (avoid heavy acceleration anddeceleration) and have your vehicle serviced at the first availableopportunity.Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperaturescould damage the catalytic converter, the fuel system, interiorfloor coverings or other vehicle components, possibly causing a fire.Air bag readinessMomentarily illuminates when theignition is turned ON. If the lightfails to illuminate, continues to flashor remains on, have the systemserviced immediately.10
InstrumentationTransmission control indicator light (TCIL) (if equipped)The word OFF located on the endof the gearshift lever is theOVERDRIVEtransmission control indicator light(TCIL).The TCIL may flash steadily if amalfunction is detected. If the TCIL is flashing, contact your Ford dealeras soon as possible. If this condition persists, damage to the transmissioncould occur.Safety beltMomentarily illuminates when theignition is turned to the ON positionto remind you to fasten your safetybelts. For more information, refer tothe Seating and safety restraintschapter.Brake system warningMomentarily illuminates when theignition is turned to the ONposition, the engine is off and theparking brake is engaged. If thebrake warning lamp does notilluminate at this time, seek service immediately. Illumination afterreleasing the parking brake indicates low brake fluid level and the brakesystem should be inspected immediately.Anti-lock brake system (ABS)Momentarily illuminates when theignition is turned to the ON positionABSand the engine is off. If the lightremains on, continues to flash orfails to illuminate, have the systemserviced immediately. With the ABS light on, the anti-lock brake systemis disabled and normal braking is still effective unless the brake warninglight also remains illuminated with parking brake released.11
InstrumentationTurn signalIlluminates when the left or rightturn signal or the hazard lights areturned on. If one or both of theindicators stay on continuously orflash faster, check for a burned-outturn signal bulb. Refer to Exterior bulbs in the Maintenance and carechapter.High beamsIlluminates when the high beamheadlamps are turned on.Charging systemIlluminates when the ignition isturned to the ON position and theengine is off. The light alsoilluminates when the battery is notcharging properly, requiringelectrical system service.Four wheel drive low (if equipped)This light momentarily illuminateswhen the ignition is turned to ON.Illuminates when four-wheel drivelow is engaged. If the light continuesto flash have the system serviced.Four wheel drive indicator (if equipped)This light momentarily illuminateswhen the ignition is turned to ON.Illuminates when 4x4 range isengaged.12LOWRANGE4x4
InstrumentationDoor ajarIlluminates when the ignition is inthe ON or START position and anydoor is open.DOORAJAROil pressure/Engine coolantThis light will illuminate when theignition is in the ON position andthe: engine coolant temperature isvery high engine oil pressure is low engine is offThe light serves as a notice that a system needs your attention and tocheck the engine coolant temperature gauge and the engine oil pressuregauge.Refer to Engine coolant temperature gauge and Engine oil pressuregauge in this chapter for more information.Safety belt warning chimeChimes to remind you to fasten your safety belts.For information on the safety belt warning chime, refer to the Seatingand safety restraints chapter.Supplemental restraint system (SRS) warning chimeFor information on the SRS warning chime, refer to the Seating andsafety restraints chapter.Key-in-ignition warning chimeSounds when the ignition key is left in the ignition in the OFF/LOCK orACC position and the driver’s door is opened.Headlamps on warning chimeSounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are on, the ignition in theOFF position (and the key is not in the ignition) and the driver’s door isopened.13
InstrumentationGAUGESF5040FUEL FILLLOWFUEL60120E2040!H- 0MPH 0 0 0 0 km/hP RND21100 0RPM X1000SERVICEENGINESOON6DOORAJARLOWRANGE4X4Fuel gaugeDisplays approximately how muchfuel is in the fuel tank (when theignition is in the ON position). Thefuel gauge may vary slightly whenthe vehicle is in motion. The ignitionshould be in the OFF position whilethe vehicle is being refueled. Whenthe gauge first indicates empty,there is a small amount of reservefuel in the tank. When refueling thevehicle from empty indication, the amount of fuel that can be added willbe less than the advertised capacity due to the reserve fuel.SpeedometerIndicates the current vehicle speed.14
InstrumentationEngine coolant temperature gaugeIndicates the temperature of theengine coolant. At normal operatingtemperature, the needle remainswith
vehicle manual, Ford truck body builder’s layout book and the QVM guidelines as well as pertinent supplements. For additional information, please contact the Light Truck Body Builders Advisory Service 1–800–635–5560. Use of your Ford light truck as an ambulance, without the Ford Ambulance Preparation Package voids the Ford New Vehicle Limited Warranty and may void the Emissions .
