Ford F-150 2000 User Manual

Before driving
Introduction 2
Instrumentation 8
Controls and features 20
Seating and safety restraints 97
Starting and driving
Starting 133
Driving 138
Roadside emergencies 175
Servicing
Maintenance and care 197
Capacities and specifications 247
Customer assistance 259
Reporting safety defects 272
Index 273
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Ford F-150 2000 Specifications

General

Brand	Ford
Model	F-150 2000
Category	Automobile
Language	English

Summary

Instrumentation

Warning Lights and Chimes

Gauges Overview

Controls and Features

Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) Operation

Seating and Safety Restraints

Safety Restraints Precautions

General safety advice for using seat belts, child restraints, and airbags.

Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)

Overview of the airbag system, precautions, and operation.

Child Safety Seat Installation

Guidelines for installing child and infant safety seats.

Starting Your Vehicle

Preparing to Start the Engine

Starting the Engine

Detailed procedure for starting the engine, including cold weather tips.

Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes

Safety measures to prevent carbon monoxide exposure.

Driving

Brake System Operation

Preparing to Drive Your Vehicle

Considerations for driving utility vehicles, including rollover risk.

Automatic Transmission Operation

Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) Operation

How to safely engage and shift 4WD modes.

Driving in Special Conditions

Vehicle Loading and Towing

Calculating load capacity and towing requirements.

Roadside Emergencies

Roadside Assistance Program

Details on Ford's complimentary roadside assistance and coverage.

Changing a Flat Tire

Step-by-step instructions and safety for changing a tire.

Jump Starting Your Vehicle

Procedure for jump starting a vehicle with jumper cables.

Maintenance and Care

Service Recommendations and Precautions

Engine Oil and Filter

Checking, adding, and recommended specifications for engine oil and filters.

Brake and Clutch Fluid

How to check and add brake and clutch fluid.

Windshield Washer Fluid and Engine Coolant

Checking and adding washer fluid and engine coolant.

Fail-Safe Cooling System

How the fail-safe cooling system works and driving precautions.

Power Steering and Transmission Fluid

Checking and adding power steering and transmission fluids.

Servicing Tires

Automotive Fuels

Safety precautions for handling fuel and choosing the right fuel.

Fuel Economy and Driving Style

Techniques to measure and improve vehicle fuel economy.

Emission Control System

Customer Assistance

Reporting Safety Defects

Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)