Ford F650 750 2000 Owner's Manual

Contents

Before driving Introduction 2

Instrumentation 7 Controls and features 20 Seating and safety restraints 58

Starting and driving Starting 77

Driving 81 Roadside emergencies 114

Servicing Maintenance and care 126

Capacities and specifications 168 General maintenance information 175 Customer assistance 194 Reporting safety defects 204

Index 205

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Introduction

The following warning may be required by California law:

CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning

Engine exhaust, some if its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of

California to cause cancer, or birth defects or other reproductive harm.

ICONS

Indicates a safety alert. Read the following section on Warnings.

Indicates vehicle information related to recycling and other environmental concerns will follow.

Correct vehicle usage and the authorized disposal of waste cleaning and lubrication materials are significant steps towards protecting the environment.

Indicates a message regarding child safety restraints. Refer to Seating and safety restraints for more information.

Indicates that this Owner Guide contains information on this subject. Please refer to the Index to locate the appropriate section which will provide you more information.

WARNINGS

Warnings provide information which may reduce the risk of personal injury and prevent possible damage to others, your vehicle and its equipment.

Introduction

INFORMATION ABOUT THIS GUIDE

The information found in this guide was in effect at the time of printing. Ford may change the contents without notice and without incurring obligation.

Federal Highway Administration regulation

Regulations such as those issued by the Federal Highway Administration or issued pursuant to the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), and/or state and local laws and regulations may require additional equipment for the way you intend to use the vehicle. It is the responsibility of the registered owner to determine the applicability of such laws and regulations to your intended use for the vehicle, and to arrange for the installation of required equipment. Your Ford dealer has information about the availability of equipment which may be ordered for your vehicle.

Introduction

These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle.

Vehicle Symbol Glossary

Safety Alert

Fasten Safety Belt Air Bag-Front

Air Bag-Side Child Seat

Child Seat Installation Warning

Brake System Anti-Lock Brake System

Brake Fluid Non-Petroleum Based

Master Lighting Switch Hazard Warning Flasher

Fog Lamps-Front Fuse Compartment

Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Wash/Wipe

See Owner’s Guide

Child Seat Tether Anchorage

Traction Control

Windshield Defrost/Demist

Power Windows Front/Rear

Rear Window Defrost/Demist

Power Window Lockout

Vehicle Symbol Glossary

MAX

MIN

Introduction

Child Safety Door Lock/Unlock

Interior Luggage Compartment Release Symbol

Panic Alarm Engine Oil

Engine Coolant

Engine Coolant Temperature

Do Not Open When Hot Battery

Avoid Smoking, Flames, or Sparks

Battery Acid

Explosive Gas Fan Warning

Power Steering Fluid

Maintain Correct Fluid Level

Emission System Engine Air Filter

Passenger Compartment Air Filter

Jack

Introduction

ENTERING, EXITING AND/OR CLIMBING ON THIS VEHICLE

You must be careful and deliberate to minimize the possibility of personal injury from a slip and fall when entering, exiting and/or climbing on this vehicle. Always use the steps and assist handles before climbing. Do not skip any steps or assist handles. Use three point contact at all times with at least two feet and one hand or two hands and one foot firmly placed during all phases of entering, exiting and/or climbing. Always keep your shoe soles and hands clean. Keep the steps and assist handles free of snow, ice, oil, grease, substances or debris. Be sure to use extra care in bad weather. Avoid wearing thick gloves. Always perform trailer hook-up while standing on the ground.

Do not carry items while entering, exiting, and/or climbing. Make

sure you keep a firm grip. Always FACE the VEHICLE STEP and HANDLE SYSTEM while climbing up and down. Do not climb behind the cab unless you have three point contact with a step and handle system at all times.

Instrumentation

Panel dimmer control

(pg. 20)

Parking brake*

(hydraulic brake system)

(pg. 82)

+ -

AIR

CLEAN

ENGINE

PROTECT

Instrument cluster

(pg. 10)

00000

0000

PRN 21

100

SERVICE ENGINE

SOON

TRANS

TEMP

CRUIS

RPM

CHECK TRANS

ABS

ILE

9060

PSI

120

150

AIR

PRESSURE

STOP

ENGINE

Headlamp control

(pg. 20)

Turn signal and

wiper/washer control

(pg. 50)

Instrumentation

Air pressure gauge*

(pg. 19)

VOL - PUSH ON

BASS TREB BAL FADE

SEEK TUNE

123456

APPLY

PULL TO

PARKING

BRAKE

PUSH TO

RELEASE

Electronic sound system

FM1

SCAN

A/C

MAX A/C

(pg. 26)

SIDE

REW FF

OFF

CLK

TAPE

AMS

1 - 2

POWER POINT

Auxiliary power point

(pg. 21)

Parking brake*

(air brake system)

(pg. 87)

Climate control system

(pg. 21)

*if equipped

Instrumentation

WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES

MPH

AIR

CLEAN

BRAKE

ENGINE

PROTECT

STOP

ENGINE

Air clean warning (if equipped)

Illuminates when the ignition is turned to the ON position and the engine is off. The light also illuminates when the air system is restricted (dirty, clogged).

Brake reserve system warning (if equipped)

Illuminates to indicate normal Hydromax booster reserve system activation when the engine is OFF and the service brake pedal is applied, or when the ignition is in the ON or START position.

This light may also illuminate momentarily if the engine is running and the driver turns the steering wheel fully in one direction while braking.

If the light remains on while the engine is running, this indicates inadequate hydraulic booster pressure or reserve pump system failure. Stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible and seek service immediately.

100

00000

0000

km/h

PRN 21

120

140

160

100

RANGE INHIBIT

CLEAN

DIESEL FUEL ONLY

RPM

1000

SERVICE ENGINE

CHECK

SOON

TRANS

AIR

BRAKE

CRUISE

WAIT

START

WATER

TRAILER

FUEL

Charging system

Illuminates when the ignition is turned to the ON position and the engine is off. The light also illuminates when there is no alternator output, or an over voltage condition requiring electrical system service.

Instrumentation

Parking brake warning (if equipped)

Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned to the ON position and the engine is off.

If the warning lamp remains illuminated after engine start up, this indicates a system failure in the master cylinder of the brake system. Stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible and seek service immediately.

If equipped with an air brake system, the warning light stays on until the air pressure builds up to 414 kPa (60 psi). If the air pressure drops below 414 kPa (60 psi) durning operation, the remaining brake system is still operational but the stopping distance will be greater.

Parking brake warning

Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned to the ON position and the engine is off. If the brake warning lamp does not illuminate at this time, seek service immediately. Also illuminates when the parking brake is engaged.

Engine protect warning (Cummins engine only)

Illuminates when there is a fault in the electronic subsystem but the vehicle can be driven, and indicates one of the following conditions:

• low oil pressure

• low coolant level

• high coolant temperature

• high intake manifold temperature

Refer to the Engine Operator’s Manual.

BRAKE

ENGINE

PROTECT

Instrumentation

Stop engine (if equipped)

This light is used in conjunction with the electronic engine control.

Refer to the Engine Operator’s Manual for specific information regarding this feature.

If the engine shuts down, it can be restarted and operated for 30 seconds at a time or until the problem is corrected. Refer to Engine shutdown system in the Starting chapter.

Drivers of electronically controlled engines should know the

extent of warning engine shutdown system before operating the vehicle. This information can be obtained from your dealer.

Turn signal

Illuminates when the left or right turn signal or the hazard lights are turned on. If one or both of the indicators stay on continuously or flash faster, check for a burned-out turn signal bulb. Refer to Exterior bulbs in the Maintenance and care chapter.

STOP

ENGINE

High beams

Illuminates when the high beam headlamps are turned on.

Anti-lock brake system (ABS)

Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned to the ON position and the engine is off. If the light remains on after the vehicle is started, continues to flash or fails to illuminate, have the system serviced immediately. With the ABS light on,

ABS

Instrumentation

the anti-lock brake system is disabled and normal braking is still effective unless the brake warning light also remains illuminated.

Wait to start

Indicates the air intake heater is in operation and special starting procedures are required. Refer to the Starting chapter.

If equipped with an air

intake heater, DO NOT use ether or any other starting fluids. The use of starting fluids (ether) in an engine equipped with an air intake heater could result in damage and/or personal injury.

Water in fuel (if equipped)

During refueling it is possible for water-contaminated diesel fuel to be pumped into your fuel tank. Your vehicle fuel system is equipped with a fuel filter/water separator to remove water from the fuel. The water in fuel indicator light illuminates when the fuel filter/water separator has a significant quantity of water, or when the ignition key is switched to the START position. If the light illuminates when the engine is running, stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible, shut off the engine and drain the filter bowl. Allowing water to stay in the system could result in extensive damage to, or failure of, the fuel injection system.

To drain the fuel filter/water separator (refer to Maintenance and Care section for procedure). Rotate the valve at the bottom of the filter assembly allowing water to drain from the system. Close the valve upon completion.

Do not drain water separator while engine is running. Fuel may ignite if separator is drained while engine is running or vehicle is moving.

WAIT

START

WATER

FUEL

Instrumentation

Check trans (Allison automatic transmission)

The lamp will illuminate for several seconds after the ignition is turned to the ON position. Illumination of this light indicates that a problem has been detected and shifting may be restricted. Depending upon the severity of the problem, the read-out digit on the shifter display may be blank. Operation may continue in order or reach service assistance. The ECU may not respond to shift selector requests, since operating limitations are being placed on the transmission, i.e. upshifts and downshifts may be restricted. Direction changes will not occur.

Refer to the Maintenance and Care chapter.

Safety belt

Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned to the ON position to remind you to fasten your safety belts. For more information, refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter.

Service engine soon

The Service Engine Soon indicator light illuminates when the ignition is first turned to the ON position to check the bulb. If it comes on after the engine is started, one of the engine’s control systems may be malfunctioning. The light may illuminate without a driveability concern being noted. The vehicle will usually be drivable and will not require towing.

Temporary malfunctions may cause your Service Engine Soon light to illuminate. Examples are:

1. The vehicle has run out of fuel. (The engine may misfire or run poorly.)

2. Poor fuel quality or water in the fuel.

CHECK TRANS

SERVICE

ENGINE

SOON

Instrumentation

These and other temporary malfunctions can be corrected by filling the fuel tank with good quality fuel. After three driving cycles without these or any other temporary malfunctions present, the Service Engine Soon light should turn off. (A driving cycle consists of a cold engine startup followed by mixed city/highway driving.) No additional vehicle service is required.

If the Service Engine Soon light remains on, have your vehicle serviced at the first available opportunity.

Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatures

could damage the fuel system, interior floor coverings or other vehicle components, possibly causing a fire.

Key-in-ignition warning chime

Sounds when the ignition key is left in the ignition in the OFF/LOCK or ACC position and the driver’s door is opened.

Headlamps on warning chime

Sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are on, the ignition is off (and the key is not in the ignition) and the driver’s door is opened.

Safety belt warning chime

Sounds to remind you to fasten your safety belts.

For information on the safety belt warning chime, refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter.

Instrumentation

GAUGES

AIR

CLEAN

BRAKE

ENGINE

PROTECT

STOP

ENGINE

Fuel gauge

Displays approximately how much fuel is in the fuel tank (when the key is in the ON position). The fuel gauge may vary slightly when the vehicle is in motion. The ignition should be in the OFF position while the vehicle is being refueled. When the gauge first indicates empty, there is a small amount of reserve fuel in the tank. When refueling the vehicle from an empty indication, the amount of fuel that can be added will be less than the advertised capacity due to the reserve fuel.

100

00000

0000

MPH

PRN 21

km/h

120

140

160

100

DIESEL FUEL ONLY

RPM

1000

RANGE

SERVICE

INHIBIT

ENGINE

SOON

CHECK TRANS

CRUISE

WAIT

START

WATER

TRAILER

FUEL

Engine coolant temperature gauge

Indicates the temperature of the engine coolant. At normal operating temperature, the needle remains within the normal area (the area between the “H” and “C”). If it enters the red section, the engine is overheating. Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible, switch off the engine immediately and let the engine cool. Refer to Engine

coolant in the Maintenance and care chapter.

Instrumentation

Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is

running or hot.

This gauge indicates the temperature of the engine coolant, not the coolant level. If the coolant is not at its proper level the gauge indication will not be accurate.

Speedometer

Indicates the current vehicle speed.

Odometer

Registers the total kilometers (miles) of the vehicle.

MPH

000000

MPH

100

00000

0000

100

0000

km/h

120

140

160

140

160

100

Instrumentation

Trip odometer

Registers the kilometers (miles) of individual journeys. To reset, depress the control.

Tachometer

Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute.

Driving with your tachometer pointer in the red zone may damage the engine.

Battery voltage gauge

This shows the battery voltage when the ignition is in the ON position. If the pointer moves and stays outside the normal operating range (as indicated), have the vehicle’s electrical system checked as soon as possible.

MPH

100

00000

0000

DIESEL FUEL ONLY

RPM

1000

km/h

120

140

160

100

Instrumentation

Engine oil pressure gauge

This shows the engine oil pressure in the system. Sufficient pressure exists as long as the needle remains in the normal range (the area between the “L” and “H”).

If the gauge indicates low pressure, stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible and switch off the engine immediately. Check the oil level.

Add oil if needed (refer to Engine oil in the Maintenance and care

chapter). If the oil level is correct, have your vehicle checked at your dealership or by a qualified technician.

Air pressure gauge and warning buzzer (if equipped)

Indicates the amount of air pressure in the brake system (green=primary, red=secondary) in pounds per square inch. When the pressure is too low for normal brake operation (less than 414 kPa [60 psi]) and the

ignition is turned to ON:

• a warning buzzer sounds

• the warning light illuminates

PRESSURE

All vehicles have a dual-pointer air pressure gauge to indicate the pressure in both brake circuits.

PSI

AIR

9060

120

150

Do not drive the vehicle when the low air pressure buzzer is

sounding or the warning light is lit. These warnings indicate there is not enough air pressure for the brake system to operate properly.

Controls and features

HEADLAMP CONTROL

Rotate the headlamp control to the first position to turn on the parking lamps. Rotate to the second position to also turn on the headlamps.

PANEL DIMMER CONTROL

Use to adjust the brightness of the instrument panel during headlamp and parklamp operation.

• Rotate up to brighten.

• Rotate down to dim.

• Rotate to full up position (past

detent) to turn on interior lamps.

Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)

Turns the headlamps on with a reduced output. To activate:

• the ignition must be in the ON position and

• the headlamp control is in the OFF or Parking lamps position.

PANEL

DIM

Always remember to turn on your headlamps at dusk or during

inclement weather. The Daytime Running Light (DRL) System does not activate your tail lamps and generally may not provide adequate lighting during these conditions. Failure to activate your headlamps under these conditions may result in a collision.

AUXILIARY POWER POINT

The auxiliary power point is located on the instrument panel.

Do not plug optional electrical accessories into the cigarette lighter. Use the power point.

CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM Heater only system (if equipped)

Fan speed control

Controls the volume of air circulated in the vehicle.

Controls and features

POWER POINT

OFF

Temperature control

Controls the temperature of the airflow inside the vehicle. On heater-only systems, the air cannot be cooled below the outside temperature.

Mode selector control

Controls the direction of the airflow to the inside of the vehicle.

•

(Panel) -Distributes outside air through the instrument panel

registers.

OFF

Controls and features

• OFF-Outside air is shut out and the fan will not operate.

• (Panel and floor) -Distributes outside air through the instrument

panel registers and the floor ducts.

•

Operating tips

• In humid weather, select

• To reduce humidity buildup inside the vehicle, don’t drive with the

• Don’t put objects under the front seat that will interfere with the

• Remove any snow, ice or leaves

(Floor) -Allows for maximum heating. Distributes outside air

through the floor ducts.

(Floor and defrost) -Distributes outside air through the floor

ducts and the windshield defroster ducts.

(Defrost) -Distributes outside air through the windshield

defroster ducts. It can be used to clear ice or fog from the windshield.

before driving. This will reduce fogging

on your windshield. After a few minutes, select any desired position.

climate control system in the OFF position.

airflow to the rear seats (if equipped).

from the air intake area (at the bottom of the windshield under the hood).

• Do not place objects over the defroster outlets. These objects can block airflow and reduce your ability to see through your windshield. Also, avoid placing small objects on top of your instrument panel. These objects can fall down into the defroster outlets and block airflow and possibly damage your climate control system.

Do not place objects on top of the instrument panel, as these objects may become projectiles in a collision or a sudden stop.

Controls and features

Manual heating and air conditioning system

OFF

A/C

Fan speed control

Controls the volume of air circulated in the vehicle.

Temperature control knob

Controls the temperature of the airflow inside the vehicle.

Mode selector control

Controls the direction of the airflow to the inside of the vehicle.

The air conditioning compressor will operate in all modes except (Panel) and (Floor). However, the air conditioning will only function if the outside temperature is about 10°C (50°F) or higher.

Since the air conditioner removes considerable moisture from the air during operation, it is normal if clear water drips on the ground under the air conditioner drain while the system is working and even after you have stopped the vehicle.

• MAX A/C-Uses recirculated air to cool the vehicle. MAX A/C is noisier than A/C but more economical and will cool the inside of the vehicle faster. Airflow will be from the instrument panel registers. This mode can also be used to prevent undesirable odors from entering the vehicle.

• A/C-Uses outside air to cool the vehicle. It is quieter than MAX A/C but not as economical. Airflow will be from the instrument panel registers.

A/C

Controls and features

• (Panel) -Distributes outside air through the instrument panel registers. However, the air will not be cooled below the outside temperature because the air conditioning does not operate in this mode.

• OFF-Outside air is shut out and the fan will not operate. For short periods of time only, use this mode to prevent undesirable odors from entering the vehicle.

•

Operating tips

• In humid weather, select

• To prevent humidity buildup inside the vehicle, don’t drive with the

• Don’t put objects under the front seat that will interfere with the

(Panel and floor) -Distributes outside air through the instrument panel registers and the floor ducts. Heating and air conditioning capabilities are provided in this mode. For added customer comfort, when the temperature control knob is anywhere in between the full hot and full cold positions, the air distributed through the floor ducts will be slightly warmer than the air sent to the instrument panel registers.

(Floor) -Allows for maximum heating by distributing outside air through the floor ducts. However, the air will not be cooled below the outside temperature because the air conditioning does not operate in this mode.

(Floor and defrost) -Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster ducts and the floor ducts. Heating and air conditioning capabilities are provided in this mode. For added customer comfort, the air distributed through the floor ducts will be slightly warmer than the air sent to the windshield defroster ducts. If the temperature is about 10°C (50°F) or higher, the air conditioner will automatically dehumidify the air to reduce fogging.

(Defrost) -Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster ducts. It can be used to clear ice or fog from the windshield. If the temperature is about 10°C (50°F) or higher, the air conditioner will automatically dehumidify the air to reduce fogging.

before driving. This will reduce fogging

on your windshield. After a few minutes, select any desired position.

climate control system in the OFF or MAX A/C position.

airflow to the rear seats (if equipped).

Controls and features

• Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area (at the bottom of the windshield under the hood).

• If your vehicle has been parked with the windows closed during hot weather, the air conditioner will do a much faster job of cooling if you drive for two or three minutes with the windows open. This will force most of the hot, stale air out of the vehicle. Then operate your air conditioner as you would normally.

Do not place objects on top of the instrument panel, as these objects may become projectiles in a collision or sudden stop.

Controls and features

USING YOUR AUDIO SYSTEM AM/FM Stereo

VOL

PUSH

TONE

CLK

1 2 3 4 AM/FM

AM/FM Stereo

VOL

PUSH

TONE

CLK

TONE VOL

ST DX

SEEK TUNE

AM / FM STEREO

1 2 3 4 AM/FM

Controls and features

Volume/power control

Press the control to turn the audio system on or off.

VOL

PUSH

Turn the control to raise or lower volume.

VOL

PUSH

If the volume is set above a certain level and the ignition is turned off, the volume will come back on at a “nominal” listening level when the ignition switch is turned back on.

AM/FM select

The AM/FM select control works in radio mode.

AM/FM

AM/FM select in radio mode

This control allows you to select AM or FM frequency bands. Press the control to switch between AM, FM1 or FM2 memory preset stations.

Tune adjust

The tune control works in radio mode.

Tune adjust in radio mode

• Press frequency down the band (whether or not a listenable

to move to the next

SEEK TUNE

station is located there). Hold the control to move through the frequencies quickly.

Controls and features

• Press to move to the next frequency up the band (whether or not a listenable station is located there). Hold for quick movement.

Seek function

The seek function control works in radio mode.

Seek function in radio mode

• Press listenable station down the frequency band.

• Press listenable station up the frequency band.

Radio station memory preset

The radio is equipped with four station memory preset controls. These controls can be used to select up to four preset AM stations and eight FM stations (four in FM1 and four in FM2).

Setting memory preset stations

1. Select the frequency band with the AM/FM select control.

2. Select a station. Refer to Tune adjust or Seek function for more

information on selecting a station.

3. Press and hold a memory preset control until the sound returns,

indicating the station is held in memory on the control you selected.

to find the next

SEEK

TUNE

1 2 3 4

Bass adjust

The bass adjust control allows you to increase or decrease the audio system’s bass output.

Press the TONE control once, then use the volume knob to adjust the desired level.

TONE

CLK

VOL

PUSH

Treble adjust

The treble adjust control allows you to increase or decrease the audio system’s treble output.

Press the TONE control twice, then use the volume knob to adjust the desired level.

Speaker balance adjust

Speaker sound distribution can be adjusted between the right and left speakers.

Press the TONE control three times, then use the volume knob to adjust the desired level.

Speaker fade adjust (if equipped)

Speaker sound can be adjusted between the front and rear speakers.

Press the TONE control four times, then use the volume knob to adjust the desired level.

Controls and features

VOL

PUSH

TONE

CLK

VOL

PUSH

TONE

CLK

VOL

PUSH

TONE

CLK

Setting the clock

Press CLK to toggle between listening frequencies and clock mode.

TONE

CLK

Controls and features

To set the hour, press and hold the CLK control until CLOCK SET appears in the display and press the SEEK control:

•

To set the minute, press and hold the CLK control until CLOCK SET appears in the display and press the TUNE control:

to decrease hours and

to increase hours.

SEEK SEEK

TUNE TUNE

TONE

CLK

•

• to increase minutes.

The CLK control will allow you to switch between media display mode (radio station, stereo information, etc.) and clock display mode (time). When in clock mode, the media information will display for ten seconds, when the radio is turned on, and then revert to clock information. Anytime that the media is changed, (new radio station, etc.), the media information will again display for ten seconds before reverting back to the clock. In media mode, the media information will always be displayed.

to decrease minutes and

SEEK

TUNE

SEEK

TUNE

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