Printed Owners Manual

[Spiffers]

I was looking for a case to put my insurance and registration paperwork in and found this. 2023 owners manual and case They all the different model years but they are pricey as heck! $75 to $80 buck. I remember reading on here that some people were looking for them so thought I'd share.

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[gagliano7]

That is nice. Sad you have to buy one with a new vehicle these days. A cheaper route is this
https://www.helminc.com/helm/product2.asp?class_2=FRD&Sku=PL3J19A321AA&itemtype=N

 

[Spiffers]

I still need to get a quote from Staples or the UPS store to see what they'd charge to print off the PDF file.

 

[Sojourner]

That is nice. Sad you have to buy one with a new vehicle these days. A cheaper route is this
https://www.helminc.com/helm/product2.asp?class_2=FRD&Sku=PL3J19A321AA&itemtype=N

Yup. That's what I did awhile back (along with the manuals USB). It's a nice, printed manual. For a case I used the case from my 2012. Perfect fit. I'd look on eBay (or something like that) for a case from back then if I needed one.

 

[tbinmd]

If you are printing on 8.5x11 paper, it most likely will not fit in the glove box. The actual ford printed manual is about half the size of a page, nice and compact.

I keep the pdf on my phone. But find it really annoying they are trying to save the planet by not giving a printed manual.

 

[Spiffers]

If you are printing on 8.5x11 paper, it most likely will not fit in the glove box. The actual ford printed manual is about half the size of a page, nice and compact.

I keep the pdf on my phone. But find it really annoying they are trying to save the planet by not giving a printed manual.

Yeah I've been looking at options and most places to do the correct size would be $70+. If it wasn't so dang thick I'd just print it out on paper with pre punched holes and put it in a binder like other manuals I've done.

Ebay does have some correct ford manual cases/covers. If I do buy one of the printed ones I'm gonna get one of those. Ya know for 55-80 grand you'd think they'd have printed manuals for the price they could get them made in volume.

 

[Sojourner]

Ya know for 55-80 grand you'd think they'd have printed manuals for the price they could get them made in volume.

Agreed!

As noted in #2 above, go with Helm. Best and least expensive option.

 

[Kanonprop]

I love the pdf version, easier to search for what you want??‍

 

[gagliano7]

If you are printing on 8.5x11 paper, it most likely will not fit in the glove box. The actual ford printed manual is about half the size of a page, nice and compact.

I keep the pdf on my phone. But find it really annoying they are trying to save the planet by not giving a printed manual.

They’re not try to save the planet they are saving money. It’s all about the money!

 

[fordtruckman2003]

12 years with my last truck I think I looked at manual 3 times in first year then it sat forever unused.

You can download PDF manual to view anytime and also have the built in touch screen manual good for a quick search.

If you are printing on 8.5x11 print two pages each side of paper.

 

[Kanuck]

My 21 manual says it is 703 pages....I keep a pdf file on my phone and pad, I like using the word search function when looking for something. I found Ford names somethings not what I know them as...lol

 

[JJSnell]

I still need to get a quote from Staples or the UPS store to see what they'd charge to print off the PDF file.

Craig if you want, I'll print and mail.
My company has multiple full size copy machines. Just pay for media mail

 

[JExpedition07]

I am fine with the manual in the display BUT it’s nice to have a paper manual when sh*t hits the fan and that display isn’t working to access it. Maybe even to reference the fuse for said display.

 

[Spiffers]

I went with the Helminc manual and it arrived today. It is a CHONKY boy! It fit the case (just barely) and the flap closed enough for the velcro to secure. When I held it in my hand at first I had reservations if it would actually even fit in the glove box but it does. Matches all the other manual that came with the truck.

 

[Abraham5G]

Does the Helminc manual include a case?

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