2006 Ford F350 Special Off-Road Package Supplement 1st Printing
2006 Ford F350 Manual
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Table of Contents Lights Driver Controls Safety Restraints Driving Tires, Wheels and Loading Roadside emergencies 2 3 in whole or part is not permitted without written authorization from Ford Motor Company. Ford may change the contents without notice and without incurring obligation. Copyright © - 2006 Ford F350 | Special Off-Road Package Supplement 1st Printing - Page 2
when the vehicle's ignition is turned to on/auxiliary. Note: Battery saver mode is enabled when the vehicle is turned off. There is no delayed timer on this feature. Note: Black-out lighting will conflict with U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS). By selecting this option, the - 2006 Ford F350 | Special Off-Road Package Supplement 1st Printing - Page 3
(IF EQUIPPED) Your vehicle may be equipped with a front bumper-mounted winch that has a 12,000 lb. (5,443 kg) pulling capacity. The winch identification numbers can be found in the following places: 1 Winch basics Never operate or install a winch without reading or understanding the instructions. 3 - 2006 Ford F350 | Special Off-Road Package Supplement 1st Printing - Page 4
by hand with the clutch disengaged. 4. Fairlead: Acts as a guide for the wire rope when using the winch at an angle. Minimizes damage to the wire rope while it goes through the winch mount or bumper. 5. Gear train: Converts winch motor power into pulling force. 6. Braking system: Prevents winch from - 2006 Ford F350 | Special Off-Road Package Supplement 1st Printing - Page 5
Controls 7. Clutch: Allows the operator to manually disengage the winch drum from the gear train into the control box allowing the operator to control the winch direction as well as stand clear of the wire rope while operating the winch. Winch accessories Some of the following accessories are items - 2006 Ford F350 | Special Off-Road Package Supplement 1st Printing - Page 6
, straps and chains. • Tree trunk protector: Typically made of tough, high-quality nylon a tree trunk protector provides an attachment point for the winch jumper cables in case your battery becomes drained during a winching operation. Also, a dual battery system and a battery isolator kit can be - 2006 Ford F350 | Special Off-Road Package Supplement 1st Printing - Page 7
when recovering another vehicle, your vehicle becomes the anchor point. In this case, be sure to put the transmission in neutral, apply the parking brake and block the wheels to prevent it from moving. The anchor point not be activated. The following are some suggested hand signals to review: 7 - 2006 Ford F350 | Special Off-Road Package Supplement 1st Printing - Page 8
Hold your arms out with thumbs up and tilt your hands in the direction you advise the driver to steer. 2. Hold your forefinger in the air above your shoulder height and draw small circles in the air to indicate to wind the winch. 3. Point your forefinger down and draw circles in the air about waist - 2006 Ford F350 | Special Off-Road Package Supplement 1st Printing - Page 9
Techniques later in this chapter. 1. Put on leather gloves. 2. Disengage the clutch to allow freespooling of the winch drum. Freespooling conserves the vehicle's battery power. Always use the supplied hook strap to hold the hook when spooling wire rope in or out. Note: Never attempt to disengage - 2006 Ford F350 | Special Off-Road Package Supplement 1st Printing - Page 10
). 7. Lock (Engage) the clutch using the lever on the winch. 8. Connect the remote control. Be careful not to let the remote control cord dangle in front of the winch. Always disconnect the remote control when not in use. 10 - 2006 Ford F350 | Special Off-Road Package Supplement 1st Printing - Page 11
vehicle's engine on and light tension on the wire rope, begin winching slowly and steadily. Be sure the wire rope is winding evenly and tightly around the drum. For assistance, the winched vehicle can be slowly driven while being pulled by the winch. Note: Avoid overheating of the winch motor. For - 2006 Ford F350 | Special Off-Road Package Supplement 1st Printing - Page 12
manual transmission). Release tension in the wire rope. 17. Disconnect the wire rope from the anchor. 18. Rewind the wire rope. Control the winch at all times and walk the rope in without letting it slide through your hands. 19. Disconnect the remote control from the control box under light tension - 2006 Ford F350 | Special Off-Road Package Supplement 1st Printing - Page 13
collecting on one side of the drum which will affect pulling efficiency and may damage the wire rope. A snatch block, secured to a point directly in front of the vehicle, enables you to change the pulling direction while allowing the wire rope to be at 90° to wind properly onto the drum - 2006 Ford F350 | Special Off-Road Package Supplement 1st Printing - Page 14
Driver Controls Disengage the clutch and, using the snatch block, pull out enough rope to reach your anchor point. Do not attach the hook to the mounting kit. Secure to the anchor point with a tree protector or choker chain. Attach the clevis/D-shackle. Attach the shackle to the two ends of the - 2006 Ford F350 | Special Off-Road Package Supplement 1st Printing - Page 15
of debris before continuing with the winching procedure. Maintenance • Inspect the wire rope before and after and wipe it clean before rewinding it. Using a light oil on the rope and winch hook can keep rust and your vehicle battery. Be sure to check and maintain your battery and battery cables - 2006 Ford F350 | Special Off-Road Package Supplement 1st Printing - Page 16
with a 24-volt converter. The converter allows accessories that use more than 12 volts to be plugged into the vehicle without damaging the vehicle's electrical system. There are three connection points: Two on the rear bumper One on the instrument panel. To activate the converter, use the switch - 2006 Ford F350 | Special Off-Road Package Supplement 1st Printing - Page 17
Safety Restraints AIRBAGS Refer to the label on the front of the sun visors regarding airbag and seatbelt usage. This vehicle is not equipped with airbags. Always wear your seatbelt. 17 - 2006 Ford F350 | Special Off-Road Package Supplement 1st Printing - Page 18
a feature that deactivates the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) when 4WD Low is engaged. The ABS indicator ( ABS ) illuminates, to indicate that ABS is deactivated, and stays on as long as 4WD Low is engaged. When 4WD Low is disengaged, the ABS light turns off and the system is active again. SUSPENSION - 2006 Ford F350 | Special Off-Road Package Supplement 1st Printing - Page 19
High-speed firm ride Slow-speed soft ride Towing Front 8 2 5 Rear 6 2 8 LOCKING REAR DIFFERENTIAL General information Your vehicle may be equipped with a locking rear differential; vehicles equipped with this differential should be identified by a "Caution" label mounted on the instrument panel - 2006 Ford F350 | Special Off-Road Package Supplement 1st Printing - Page 20
a retarder and will improve braking capacity. Inspection and lubrication When servicing any driveline components on a vehicle equipped with a locking rear differential, ensure that the engine is off and all wheels are off the ground to prevent the vehicle from moving. Axles equipped with a locking - 2006 Ford F350 | Special Off-Road Package Supplement 1st Printing - Page 21
use, this hose is secured to the floor of the truck. A compressor, mounted to the frame under the truck on the passenger side frame rail, is included along with an air reservoir on the driver side. When the compressor is on, the output pressure at the air tank is limited to 80 psi (552 kPa). 21 - 2006 Ford F350 | Special Off-Road Package Supplement 1st Printing - Page 22
is not in use. This will help to assure the safety of those who may need to work on the truck and prevent the condensation of water in the reservoir, extending the life of air system components. The air compressor inlet is equipped with a filter to prevent the ingestion of contamination into the - 2006 Ford F350 | Special Off-Road Package Supplement 1st Printing - Page 23
underneath the truck, by the forward stake pocket on the left side of the bed. If operating the air system in dusty areas, periodically inspect this filter and replace traction, reduced vehicle maintenance and improved driver comfort. The system is operated through instrument panel-mounted controls. - 2006 Ford F350 | Special Off-Road Package Supplement 1st Printing - Page 24
• Check tires for proper pressure and get service at earliest opportunity 2. LOAD bar graph display: • Off: Unloaded • On: Loaded 3. Channel display: • FRT: Front axle • RR: Rear axle When the terrain channel is flashing, the CTIS is working to achieve pressures that are appropriate with the - 2006 Ford F350 | Special Off-Road Package Supplement 1st Printing - Page 25
when a low tire or a significant air system leak is detected. No display lights • Power out of range TERRAIN Allows the driver to select different tire pressures and vehicle parameters for unique driving surfaces/conditions - 2006 Ford F350 | Special Off-Road Package Supplement 1st Printing - Page 26
Emergency 65 (105) + Load Front Pressure @ 2500 lbs @ 2600 lbs @ 2500 lbs @ 2600 lbs @ 2500 lbs @ 2600 lbs @ 2500 lbs @ 2600 lbs Rear Pressure 37 psi @1550 lbs the driver to select loaded or unloaded tire pressures under specified conditions. Selecting the load setting will cause the system to run - 2006 Ford F350 | Special Off-Road Package Supplement 1st Printing - Page 27
from the rest of the system; this prevents a decrease in tire pressure due to fitting and seal leaks. Some clicking may be heard as the system activates to achieve a new tire pressure. Adequate supply system air pressure is required to begin or continue any pressure change. The system is designed to - 2006 Ford F350 | Special Off-Road Package Supplement 1st Printing - Page 28
TIRE Refer to your Owner's Guide for the tire changing procedure. Follow the F-350 Dual Rear Wheel (DRW) jacking instructions. FUSING Note: Fuse 29 in the instrument panel box, located below and to the left of the steering wheel, should be a 15A mini fuse. Always replace the fuse you removed with
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Lights
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Driver Controls
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Safety Restraints
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Driving
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Tires, Wheels and Loading
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Roadside emergencies
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