F-250 Light Duty (1999 year). Manual — part 20

Replacing lost transmitters

Take all your vehicle’s transmitters
to your dealer if service is required.

If you purchase additional
transmitters (up to four may be
programmed), perform the following
procedure:

To reprogram the transmitters
yourself, place the key in the
ignition and turn from OFF to ON
eight times in rapid succession
(within 10 seconds) ending in ON. After doors lock/unlock, press any
control on all transmitters (up to four). When completed, turn the
ignition to OFF. The doors will lock/unlock one last time to confirm
completion of program mode.

All transmitters must be programmed at the same time.

Reprogramming transmitters

To reprogram all transmitters, place the key in the ignition and turn from
OFF to ON eight times in a row (within 10 seconds). After doors
lock/unlock, press any control on all transmitters (up to four). When
completed, turn the ignition to OFF.

All transmitters must be reprogrammed at the same time.

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TAILGATE LOCK (IF EQUIPPED)

Your vehicle is equipped with a
tailgate lock designed to prevent
theft of the tailgate.
• Insert ignition key and turn to the

right to engage lock.

• Turn ignition key to the left to

unlock.

Tailgate removal

Your tailgate is removable to allow
more room for loading.

1. Lower the tailgate.

2. Use a screwdriver to pry the
spring clip (on each connector) past
the head of the support screw.
Disconnect cable.

3. Disconnect the other cable.

4. Lift tailgate to a 45 degree angle.

5. Lift right side off of its hinge.

6. Lift left side off of its hinge.

To install, follow the removal
procedures in reverse order.

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SEATING

Full bench seat (if equipped)
• Lift the release bar to move the

seat forward or backward. Ensure
that the seat is relatched into
place.

• Pull up on the release lever to

quickly fold the seatback forward.

60/40 split bench seat (if equipped)
• Lift the release bar to move the

seat forward or backward. Ensure
the seat is relatched into place.

• Pull the seatback handle up to

recline the seat.

• Push down the release lever

located on the back of the seat to
quickly fold the seatback forward.

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Captain’s chair (if equipped)
• Lift the release bar to move the

seat forward or rearward. Make
sure that the seat is relatched
into place.

• Pull the seatback handle up to

recline the seat.

• Push the release lever down to

quickly fold the seatback forward.

Adjusting the front power seat (if equipped)

Never adjust the driver’s seat or seatback when the vehicle is
moving.

Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to avoid injuring
people in a collision or sudden stop.

Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap
belt snug and low across the hips.

Press to raise or lower the front
portion of the seat cushion.

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