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F-250 Light Duty (1999 year). Manual - part 55

(4)
Wheelbase

3 576 mm
(140.8 in)

4 186 mm
(164.8 in)

4 475 mm
(176.2 in)

(5) Overall
length

5 732 mm
(225.7 in)

6 341 mm
(249.6 in)

Short wheel base

Long wheel base

F550

Dimension

Body style

Chassis

Cab 4x2

Chassis
Cab 4x4

Crew Cab
4x2

Crew Cab
4x4

(1) Overall
height

2 076 mm
(81.7 in)

2 075 mm
(81.6 in)

2 067 mm
(81.4 in)

2 066 mm
(81.3 in)

(2) Track
(Front /
Rear)

1 736 mm
(68.3 in) /
1 879 mm
(74 in)

1 736 mm
(68.4 in) /
1 610 mm
(63.4 in)

(3) Overall
width

2 025 mm
(79.7 in)

2 376 mm
(93.5 in)

(4)
Wheelbase

3 576 mm
(140.8 in)

4 475 mm
(176.2 in)

(5) Overall
length

5 732 mm
(225.7 in)

6 341 mm
(249.6 in)

Short wheel base

Long wheel base

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IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE

Certification label

The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration Regulations require
that a Certification Label be affixed
to a vehicle and prescribe where the
Certification Label may be located.
The Certification Label is located on
the front door latch pillar on the
driver’s side.

Vehicle identification number

The vehicle identification number is
attached to a metal tag and is
located on the driver side
instrument panel.

Engine number

The engine number (the last eight numbers of the vehicle identification
number) is stamped on the engine block, transmission, frame and
transfer case (if equipped).

MFD. BY FORD MOTOR CO. IN U.S.A.

EXT PNT: XXXXXX XXXXXX RC: XX DSO: XXXX F0000
BAR INT TR TP/PS R AXLE TR SPR T0000
X XX XXX X XX X XXXX

UTC

∇FOHT-15294A10-GA

MAXIMUM LOAD=OCCUPANTS + LUGGAGE=XXXKG/XXXXLB
OCCUPANTS: X TOTAL X FR X 2ND X RR OCCUPANTS LUGGAGE

XX XXXKG/XXXXLB

TIRE: XXXX/XXXXX XXX

XXXKG/XXXXLB

PRESSURE (FR) XXX kPa/33 PSI COLD
PRESSURE (RR) XXX kPa/33 PSI COLD

TRAILER TOWING - SEE OWNER GUIDE

DATE: XXXXX

GVWR:XXXXX LB/ XXXXX KG

VIN: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

TYPE: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

FGAWR: XXXXXX/XXXXXXX

RGAWR: XXXXXXX/XXXXXXX

THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL
MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARDS IN EFFECT ON THE
DATE OF MANUFACTURE SHOWN ABOVE.

XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

AIR

BAG

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GETTING ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE

To fully assist you should you have a vehicle concern, Ford offers a
complimentary roadside assistance program. This program is separate
from the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. The service is available:
• 24–hours, seven days a week
• for the Basic warranty period (Canada) or New Vehicle Limited

Warranty period (U.S.) of three years or 60,000 km (36,000 miles),
whichever comes first on Ford and Mercury vehicles, and four years or
80,000 km (50,000 miles) on Lincoln vehicles

In the United States, you may purchase additional roadside assistance
coverage beyond this period through the Ford Auto Club by contacting
your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer.

Roadside assistance will cover:
• changing a flat tire
• jump-starts
• lock-out assistance
• fuel delivery
• towing to the nearest Ford of Canada or Ford Motor Company

dealership, or towing to your selling dealership if within 56 km
(35 miles). Even non-warranty related tows, like accidents or getting
stuck in the mud or snow, are covered (some exclusions apply, such
as impound towing or repossession).

Using roadside assistance

To receive roadside assistance in the United States for Ford or Mercury
vehicles, call 1-800-241-3673 or if you own a Lincoln vehicle, call
1–800–521–4140. In Canada call 1–800–665–2006.

Should you need to arrange assistance for yourself, Ford will reimburse a
reasonable amount. To obtain information about reimbursement, call
1-800-241-3673 in the United States for Ford or Mercury vehicles; or if
you own a Lincoln vehicle, call 1–800–521–4140. Call 1–800–665–2006 in
Canada.

Customer assistance

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