2008 Ford F450 Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
2008 Ford F450 Manual
2008 Ford F450 manual content summary:
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Vehicle and Truck Owners Vehicle Characteristics Driving On Roadways Driving Off-Road Inflating Your Tires Tire Care Tire Replacement Requirements Loading Your translation in whole or part is not permitted without written authorization from Ford Motor Company. Ford may change the contents without - 2008 Ford F450 | Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing - Page 2
Study this supplement and the "Owner's Guide" for specific information about equipment features and instructions for safe driving. You must . Ford Motor Company reserves the right at any time to change information provided herein, including specifications, design or testing procedures without - 2008 Ford F450 | Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing - Page 3
more than low-slung sports cars are designed to perform satisfactorily under off-road conditions. Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than ejection. Study your "Owner's Guide" and any supplements for specific information about equipment features, instructions for safe driving - 2008 Ford F450 | Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing - Page 4
traction which may enable you to safely drive over terrain and road conditions that a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle cannot. Power is supplied to on shifting procedures and maintenance can be found in your "Owner's Guide." You should become thoroughly familiar with this information before you - 2008 Ford F450 | Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing - Page 5
use. As a result of the above dimensional differences, SUV's and trucks often will have a higher center of gravity and a greater difference in center of gravity between the loaded and unloaded condition. These differences that make your vehicle so versatile also make it handle differently than an - 2008 Ford F450 | Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing - Page 6
than low-slung sports cars are designed to perform satisfactorily under off-road conditions. Avoid sharp turns, excessive speed or abrupt maneuvers in these vehicles. Failure to drive cautiously could result in an increased risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death - 2008 Ford F450 | Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing - Page 7
roads just like any other vehicle. Should the rear end of the vehicle start to slide while cornering on snowy or icy roads, turn the steering wheel in the direction of the slide until you regain control. Avoid sudden braking as well. Although a 4WD or AWD vehicle may accelerate better than a two - 2008 Ford F450 | Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing - Page 8
because this is your anti-lock brake system working. See your "Owner's Guide" for additional information on the operation of the anti-lock brake system. Parking Before leaving the driver's seat, make sure that the gearshift is engaged in P (Park) with an automatic transmission or either 1 (First) or - 2008 Ford F450 | Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing - Page 9
lightly". Driving off-road requires good judgment to avoid personal injury and vehicle damage from concealed objects such as rocks and stumps. Know the terrain or examine maps of the area before driving off road. Map out your route before driving in the area. To maintain steering and braking control - 2008 Ford F450 | Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing - Page 10
slide until you regain control of the vehicle. After driving through mud, clean off residue stuck to water, always try the brakes. Wet brakes do not stop the vehicle as effectively as dry brakes. You can dry the brakes faster by driving the vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the brake - 2008 Ford F450 | Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing - Page 11
overheating. Do not descend in neutral. Disengage overdrive or manually shift to a lower gear. When descending a steep hill, avoid sudden hard braking as you could lose control. In a vehicle without four wheel anti-lock brakes, if you lock up the front brakes, the front wheels can't roll and if they - 2008 Ford F450 | Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing - Page 12
Before leaving the driver's seat, make sure that the gearshift is engaged in P (Park) with an automatic transmission or either 1 (First) or R (Reverse) with a manual transmission. Set the parking brake fully, shut off the ignition and remove the key. Some 4WD vehicles include a Neutral mode. When - 2008 Ford F450 | Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing - Page 13
automatic service station gauges may be inaccurate. Ford recommends the use of a digital or dial-type tire pressure gauge rather than a stick-type tire pressure gauge. Use the recommended cold inflation pressure for optimum tire performance control and accidents. A tire can lose up to half of its air - 2008 Ford F450 | Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing - Page 14
changes occur, tire inflation pressures also change air to reach the recommended air pressure Note: If you overfill the tire, release air by pushing on the metal stem in the center of the valve. Then recheck the pressure with your tire gauge. 4. Replace the valve cap in the Owner's Guide for - 2008 Ford F450 | Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing - Page 15
in the tread grooves. Check for holes or cuts that may permit air leakage from the tire and make necessary repairs. Also inspect the tire sidewalls replace them if one or more of the following conditions exist: Tire wear When the tread is worn down to 1/16th of an inch (2 mm), tires must be replaced - 2008 Ford F450 | Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing - Page 16
replaced after 6 years of normal service. Heat caused by hot climates or frequent high loading conditions can accelerate the aging process. You should replace the spare tire when you replace are the plant code designating where it was manufactured, the next two are the tire size code and the last - 2008 Ford F450 | Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing - Page 17
Ford can affect the safety and performance of your vehicle, which could result in an increased risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. Additionally the use of non-recommended tires and wheels could cause steering, suspension, axle or transfer case/power transfer - 2008 Ford F450 | Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing - Page 18
be used in aftermarket wheels. The use of wheels or tires not recommended by Ford Motor Company may affect the operation of your Tire Pressure Monitoring System (if equipped). If the TPMS indicator (if equipped) is flashing, your TPMS (if equipped) is malfunctioning. Your replacement tire might be - 2008 Ford F450 | Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing - Page 19
of passenger safety, including damage to the suspension system, springs, and shock absorbers, reduced braking capability, handling or steering problems, irregular tire wear, tire failure or other damage. Loaded vehicles, with a higher center of gravity, may handle differently than unloaded vehicles - 2008 Ford F450 | Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing - Page 20
a crash. Cargo should be evenly distributed over the floor of the cargo area, with the heaviest cargo on the bottom and ahead of the rear axle. Never allow people to ride in the cargo area of your vehicle. People who are not riding in seats with their safety belts fastened are - 2008 Ford F450 | Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing - Page 21
and cargo in your vehicle. The total cargo load should not exceed the truck's cargo weight rating and the camper's center of gravity should fall within the trucks's recommended center of gravity zone when installed. For more information refer to your truck camper loading label. Never allow people to - 2008 Ford F450 | Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing - Page 22
that you comply with the guidelines in the "RV & Trailer Towing Guide". The combined total weight of the vehicle, additional trailer tow equipment, trailer balanced and secured. Refer to "RV & Trailer Towing Guide," the "Owner's Guide" or see an authorized dealer for additional information. 22 2007 - 2008 Ford F450 | Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing - Page 23
replacement parts not equivalent to the original factory equipment because these modifications can affect the safety of your vehicle. Do not use "aftermarket lift kits" or other suspension modifications. "Aftermarket lift the "Owner's Guide" and "Service Guide" for proper maintenance instructions and - 2008 Ford F450 | Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing - Page 24
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Introduction
2
Notice To Utility Vehicle and Truck Owners
3
Vehicle Characteristics
4
Driving On Roadways
6
Driving Off-Road
9
Inflating Your Tires
13
Tire Care
15
Tire Replacement Requirements
17
Loading Your Vehicle
19
Trailer Towing
22
Maintenance and Modifications
23
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2007 Four Wheel Drive
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