Ford F-250 Super Duty (1999 year). Manual — part 21

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

Press the control to move the seat
forward, backward, up or down.

Using the manual lumbar support

Turn the lumbar support control
toward the front of vehicle to
increase firmness.

Turn the lumbar support control
toward the rear of vehicle to
increase softness.

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