2009 Ford F250 Owner's Manual - Page 303

Driving 3. Move the 4x4 control to the 4x4 LOW position. 4. Hold the shift conditions until the 4x4 LOW indicator light illuminates. 5. If the 4x4 LOW indicator light flashes continuously for more than 10 seconds, allow the vehicle to move at a speed below 5 mph (8 km/h), then repeat steps 2 through 5 while the vehicle is rolling before reporting any shift concerns to your authorized dealer. Shifting from 4x4 LOW to 4x4 HIGH or 2WD • If the range shift requirements are not met, the 4x4 Low or 4x4 High indicator will flash continuously, depending on which mode the shift began. 1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop. 2. Place the gearshift in N (Neutral). 3. Move the 4x4 control to the 4x4 HIGH or 2WD position. 4. Hold the shift conditions until the 4x4 LOW indicator light shuts off. 5. If the 4x4 LOW or 4x4 High indicator light flashes continuously for more than 10 seconds, allow the vehicle to move at a speed below 5 mph (8 km/h), then repeat steps 2 through 5 while the vehicle is rolling before reporting any shift concerns to your authorized dealer. Driving off-road with truck and utility vehicles 4WD vehicles are specially equipped for driving on sand, snow, mud and rough terrain and have operating characteristics that are somewhat different from conventional vehicles, both on and off the road. Your vehicle may be equipped with a long front air dam that may become damaged (due to reduced ground clearance) when taking your vehicle off-road. This air dam can either be removed or a shorter air dam can be purchased from your authorized dealer. In either case, if the air dam is to be removed (or replaced) before going off-road, refer to the Workshop Manual for the procedure or have your authorized dealer perform the work for you. 303 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)