Ford F-350 (2017 year). Manual — part 72

WARNINGS

Never place floor mats or any other
covering on top of already installed
floor mats. Floor mats should always

rest on top of vehicle carpeting surface and
not another floor mat or other covering.
Additional floor mats or any other covering
will reduce the pedal clearance and
potentially interfere with pedal operation.

Check attachment of floor mats on
a regular basis. Always properly
reinstall and secure floor mats that

have been removed for cleaning or
replacement.

Always make sure that objects
cannot fall into the driver foot well
while the vehicle is moving. Objects

that are loose can become trapped under
the pedals causing a loss of vehicle control.

Failure to properly follow floor mat
installation or attachment
instructions can potentially cause

interference with pedal operation causing
a loss of vehicle control.

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To install floor mats, position the floor mat
so that the eyelet is over the retention post
and press down to lock in.

To remove the floor mat, reverse the
installation procedure.

SNOWPLOWING

Ford recommends that the Super Duty
F-Series used for snow removal include
the snowplow package option.

Installing the Snowplow

Weight limits and guidelines for selecting
and installing the snowplow are in the Ford
Truck Body Builders Layout Book,
snowplow section, found at
www.fleet.ford.com/truckbbas. A typical
installation affects the following:

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Certification to government safety laws
such as occupant protection and airbag
deployment, braking, and lighting. Look
for an Alterer’s Label on the vehicle
from the snowplow installer certifying
that the installation meets all
applicable Federal Motor Vehicle
Safety Standards (FMVSS).

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The Total Accessory Reserve Capacity
(TARC) is on the lower right side of the
vehicle’s Safety Compliance
Certification Label. This applies to
Ford-completed vehicles of 10,000 lb
(4,536 kg) GVWR or less. This is the
weight of permanently-attached
auxiliary equipment, such as snowplow
frame-mounting hardware, that can
be added to the vehicle and satisfy
Ford compliance certification to
FMVSS. Exceeding this weight may
require the auxiliary equipment installer
additional safety certification
responsibility. The Front Accessory
Reserve Capacity (FARC) is for
customer convenience.

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Rear ballast weight behind the rear
axle may be required to prevent
exceeding the FGAWR, and provide
front-to-rear weight balance for proper
braking and steering.

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Front wheel toe may require
re-adjustment to prevent premature
uneven tire wear. Specifications are in
the Ford Workshop Manual.

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Headlight aim may require
re-adjustment.

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The tire air pressures recommended
for general driving are on the vehicle’s
Safety Certification Label. The
maximum cold inflation pressure for
the tire and associated load rating is
on the tire sidewall. Tire air pressure
may require re-adjustment within these
pressure limits to accommodate the
additional weight of the snowplow
installation.

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Federal and some local regulations
require additional exterior lamps for
snowplow-equipped vehicles. Consult
your authorized dealer for additional
information.

Operating the Vehicle with the
Snowplow Attached

Note: Do not use your vehicle for snow
removal until you have driven at least
500 mi (800 km).

Ford recommends vehicle speed does not
exceed 45 mph (72 km/h) when
snowplowing.

The attached snowplow blade restricts
airflow to the radiator, and may cause the
engine to run at a higher temperature:
Attention to engine temperature is
especially important when outside
temperatures are above freezing. Angle
the blade to maximize airflow to the
radiator and monitor engine temperature
to determine whether a left or right angle
provides the best performance.

Follow the severe duty schedule in your
Scheduled Maintenance information for
engine oil and transmission fluid change
intervals.

Snowplowing with your Airbag
Equipped Vehicle

WARNINGS

Do not attempt to service, repair, or
modify the airbag supplemental
restraint system (SRS) or its fuses.

Contact an authorized dealer.

Additional equipment for example
snowplow equipment may affect the
performance of the airbag sensors

increasing the risk of injury. Please refer to
the Body Builders Layout Book for
instructions about the appropriate
installation of additional equipment.

All occupants of the vehicle,
including the driver, should always
properly wear their seatbelt, even

when provided with an airbag
supplemental restraint system (SRS).

Your vehicle is equipped with a driver and
passenger airbag supplemental restraint
system. The supplemental restraint system
will activate in certain frontal and offset
frontal collisions when the vehicle sustains
sufficient frontal deceleration.

Careless or high speed driving while
plowing snow that results in sufficient
vehicle decelerations can deploy the
airbags. Such driving also increases the risk
of accidents.

Never remove or defeat the tripping
mechanisms designed into the snow
removal equipment by its manufacturer.
Doing so may cause damage to the vehicle
and the snow removal equipment as well
as possible airbag deployment.

Engine temperature while plowing

When driving with a plow, your engine may
run at a higher temperature than normal
because the attached snowplow blade will
restrict airflow to the radiator.

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If you are driving more than 15 mi
(24 km) at temperatures above
freezing, angle the plow blade either
full left or full right to provide
maximum airflow to the radiator.

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If you are driving less than 15 mi
(24 km) at speeds up to 45 mph
(72 km/h) in cold weather, you will not
need to worry about blade position to
provide maximum airflow.

Transmission operation while
plowing

WARNING

Do not spin the wheels at over
34 mph (55 km/h). The tires may fail
and injure a passenger or bystander.

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Shift transfer case to 4L (4WD Low)
when plowing in small areas at speeds
below 5 mph (8 km/h).

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Shift transfer case to 4H (4WD High)
when plowing larger areas or light snow
at higher speeds. Do not exceed 15 mph
(24 km/h).

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Do not shift the transmission from a
forward gear to R (Reverse) until the
engine is at idle and the wheels have
stopped.

ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE

Vehicles Sold in the United States:
Getting Roadside Assistance

To fully assist you should you have a
vehicle concern, Ford Motor Company
offers a complimentary roadside
assistance program. This program is
separate from the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty. The service is available:

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24 hours a day, seven days a week.

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For the coverage period listed on the
Roadside Assistance Card included in
your Owner's Manual portfolio.

Roadside Assistance covers:
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A flat tire change with a good spare, if
provided with the vehicle (except
vehicles supplied with a tire inflation
kit).

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Battery jump start.

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Lock-out assistance (key replacement
cost is the customer's responsibility).

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Fuel delivery — independent service
contractors, if not prohibited by state,
local or municipal law, shall deliver up
to 2 gal (7.6 L) of gasoline or 5 gal
(18.9 L) of diesel fuel to a disabled
vehicle. Roadside Assistance limits fuel
delivery service to two no-charge
occurrences within a 12-month period.

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Winch out — available within 100 ft
(30.5 m) of a paved or county
maintained road, no recoveries.

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Towing — independent service
contractors, if not prohibited by state,
local or municipal law, shall tow Ford
eligible vehicles to an authorized dealer
within 35 mi (56 km) of the
disablement location or to the nearest

authorized dealer. If a member
requests a tow to an authorized dealer
that is more than 35 mi (56 km) from
the disablement location, the member
shall be responsible for any mileage
costs in excess of 35 mi (56 km).

Roadside Assistance includes up to $200
for a towed trailer if the disabled eligible
vehicle requires service at the nearest
authorized dealer. If the towing vehicle is
operational but the trailer is not, then the
trailer does not qualify for any roadside
services.

Vehicles Sold in the United States:
Using Roadside Assistance

Complete the roadside assistance
identification card and place it in your
wallet for quick reference. This card is in
the owner's information portfolio in the
glove compartment.

United States Ford vehicle customers who
require Roadside Assistance, call
1-800-241-3673.

If you need to arrange roadside assistance
for yourself, Ford Motor Company
reimburses a reasonable amount for
towing to the nearest dealership within
35 mi (56 km). To obtain reimbursement
information, United States Ford vehicle
customers call 1-800-241-3673.
Customers need to submit their original
receipts.

Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting
Roadside Assistance

To fully assist you should you have a
vehicle concern, Ford Motor Company of
Canada, Limited offers a complimentary
roadside assistance program. This program
is eligible within Canada or the continental
United States.