1996 F-Series
Your satisfaction is our #1 goal. If you have questions or concerns with your vehicle, we suggest you follow these steps:
- Contact your Sales Representative or Service Advisor at your selling /servicing dealership.
- If the inquiry or concern remains unresolved, contact the Sales Manager or Service Manager at the dealership.
- If the inquiry or concern cannot be resolved at the dealership level, please contact the Ford Customer Assistance Center_
In the United States:
Ford Motor Company Customer Assistance Center 300 Renaissance Center PO. Box 43360 Detroit; MI 48243 1-800-392-3673 (FORD)
TDD for the hearing impaired: 1-800-232-5952
In Canada:
Customer Assistance Centre Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited Oakville, Ontario L6j 5E4 1-800-565-3673 (FORD)
Outside the US: or Canada:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY WORLDWIDE EXPORT OPERATIONS 1555 Fairlane Drive Fairlane Business Park #3 Allen Park, Michigan 48101 Telephone: (313) 594-4857 Fax: (313) 390-0804
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Table of Contents
| Introductory Information | ............................... 1 |
|---|---|
| Safety Restraints | ............................................ 11 |
| Starting Your F-Series | .................................. 49 |
| Warning Lights and Gauges | ....................... 63 |
| Instrument Panel Controls | .......................... 79 |
| Steering Column Controls | .......................... 95 |
| Features .......................................................... | 109 |
| Electronic Sound Systems | ......................... 139 |
| Driving Your F-Series | ................................ 169 |
| Roadside Emergencies | ................................ 253 |
| Customer Assistance | ................................... 281 |
| Reporting Safety Defects ........................ | 288 |
| Accessories .................................................... | 293 |
| Servicing Your F-Series | ............................. 301 |
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Introductory Information
Ford's Commitment to You
At Ford Motor Company, excellence is the continuous commitment to achieve the best result possible. It is dedication to learning what you want, determination to develop the right concept, and execution of that concept with care, precision, and attention to detail. In short, excellence means being the standard by which others are judged.
Our Guiding Principles
q Quality comes first. For your satisfaction, the quality of our products and services must be our number one priority.
q You are the focus of everything we do. Our work must be done with you in mind, providing better products and services than our competition.
q Continuous improvement is essential to our success. We must strive for excellence in everything we do: in our products - in their safety and value - and in our services, our human relations, our competitiveness, and our profitability.
q Employee involvement is our way of life . We are a team. We must treat one another with trust and respect.
q Dealers and suppliers are our partners. We must maintain mutually beneficial relationships with dealers, suppliers, and our other business associates.
q Integrity is never compromised. Our conduct worldwide must be pursued in a manner that is socially responsible and commands respect for its integrity and for its positive contributions to society.
Things to Know About Using This Guide
Congratulations on the purchase of your new vehicle. This guide has information about the equipment and the options for your new vehicle. You may not have bought all of the options available to you. If you do not know which information applies to your vehicle, talk to your dealer.
This guide describes equipment and gives specifications for equipment that was in effect when this guide was approved for printing. Ford may discontinue models or change specifications or design without any notice and without incurring obligation.
NOTES and WARNINGS
NOTES give you additional information about the subject matter you are referencing.
WARNINGS remind you to be especially careful in those areas where carelessness can cause damage to your vehicle or personal injury to yourself, your passengers or other people. Please read all WARNINGS carefully.
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Finding Information in This Guide
After you have read this guide once, you will probably return to it when you have a specific question or need additional information. To help you find specific information quickly, you can use the table of contents or the index.
The Quick Index at the end of the book provides a page number following each item which indicates where detailed information can be found.
This guide has a table of contents at the beginning of the book to show chapter titles.
To use the Index , turn to the back of the book and search in the alphabetical listing for the word that best describes the information you need. If the word you chose is not listed, think of other related words and look them up. We have designed the Index so that you can find information under a technical term.
Canadian Owners - French Version
French Owner Guides can be obtained from your dealer or by writing to Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited, Service Publications, P.O. Box 1580, Station B, Mississauga, Ontario L4Y 4G3.
Your Maintenance Schedule and Record Booklet
The Maintenance Schedule and Record booklet lists the services that are most important for keeping your vehicle in good condition. A record log is also provided to help you keep track of all services performed.
About the Warranties
Your vehicle is covered by three types of warranties: Basic Vehicle Warranty, Extended Warranties on certain parts, and Emissions Warranties.
Read your Warranty Information
