Table Of Contents - Ford 2005 F-150 Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Table Of Contents1
Introduction4
Breaking-In Your Vehicle5
Protecting The Environment5
Service Data Recording6
Event Data Recording6
Special Instructions6
Using Your Vehicle With A Snowplow7
Using Your Vehicle As An Ambulance7
Vehicle Symbol Glossary8
Instrument Cluster10
Warning Lights And Chimes10
Base Instrument Cluster10
Base With Tachometer Instrument Cluster10
Warning And Control Lights10
Luxury Instrument Cluster11
Service Engine Soon11
Electronic Throttle Control11
Brake System Warning Light12
Mid And Luxury Instrument Cluster12
Anti-Lock Brake System12
Air Bag Readiness12
Door Ajar13
Overdrive Off13
Four Wheel Drive Low13
Four Wheel Drive High13
Mini Message Center Warning Displays14
Low Fuel14
Check Fuel Cap14
Check Gauge14
Gauges15
Speedometer15
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge15
Odometer15
Trip Odometer16
Tachometer16
Battery Voltage Gauge16
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge17
Fuel Gauge17
Entertainment Systems18
Ford Am/Fm Stereo System18
Setting The Clock19
Ford Single Cd Sound System20
Am/Fm Stereo With Cd20
Speed Sensitive Volume21
Autoset21
Ford Dual Media Sound System23
Am/Fm Stereo Cassette With Cd23
Premium/Audiophile In-Dash Six Cd/Mp3 Sound System26
Am/Fm Stereo With In-Dash Six Cd26
Bass27
Treble27
Balance27
Compression28
Rds28
Family Entertainment System30
Radio Frequencies30
Radio Reception Factors30
Cassette/Player Care30
Cd/Cd Player Care31
Heater Only System32
Operating Tips32
Climate Controls32
Manual Heating And Air Conditioning System33
Max A/C33
Heated Mirrors34
Automatic Temperature Control (Atc) System36
Temperature Conversion36
Automatic Temperature Control (Atc) System With Heated Seats38
Rear Window Defroster41
Lights42
Headlamp Control42
Autolamp Control42
Foglamp Control43
Daytime Running Lamps (Drl)43
High Beams43
Panel Dimmer Control44
Vertical Aim Adjustment44
Flash To Pass44
Turn Signal Control45
Interior Lamps46
Map Lamps46
Rear Dome Lamp46
Rear Map Lamp46
Dome/Courtesy Lamps47
Courtesy/Reading/Cargo Lamps47
Headlamp Condensation47
Replacing Exterior Bulbs47
Bulb Replacement47
Using The Right Bulbs48
Replacing Front Parking Lamp/Turn Signal/Sidemarker Bulbs50
Replacing Tail/Brake/Turn Signal/Backup Lamp Bulbs50
Replacing High-Mount Brake And Cargo Lamp Bulbs51
Replacing Foglamp Bulbs51
Replacing License Plate Lamp Bulbs52
Driver Controls53
Multi-Function Lever53
Changing The Wiper Blades53
Windshield Wiper/Washer Control53
Tilt Steering Wheel54
Illuminated Visor Mirror54
Overhead Console54
Steering Wheel Adjustment54
Storage Compartment55
Overhead Storage Bins55
Bin Removal56
Auxiliary Power Point57
Center Console58
Cell Phone Use59
Power Windows59
One Touch Down60
Window Lock60
Power Sliding Back Window60
Mirrors61
Accessory Delay61
Automatic Dimming Inside Rear View Mirror61
Power Side View Mirrors61
Heated Outside Mirrors62
Exterior Mounted Mirror Turn Signal Indicator62
Power Adjustable Foot Pedals63
Fold-Away Mirrors63
Speed Control64
Setting Speed Control64
Resuming A Set Speed65
Increasing Speed While Using Speed Control65
Reducing Speed While Using Speed Control65
Steering Wheel Controls66
Turning Off Speed Control66
Audio Control Features66
Moon Roof67
Climate Control Features67
Homelink Wireless Control System68
To Open The Moon Roof68
To Close The Moon Roof68
To Vent The Moon Roof68
Programming69
Gate Operator & Canadian Programming71
Operating The Homelink Wireless Control System71
Message Center72
Erasing Homelink Buttons72
Reprogramming A Single Homelink Button72
Selectable Features73
Reset73
Info Menu73
Compass Display73
Compass Zone/Calibration Adjustment74
Distance To Empty (Dte)75
Average Fuel Economy (Afe)75
Trip Elapsed Drive Time76
Setup Menu76
System Check76
Units (English/Metric)77
Autolocks77
Autolamp Delay77
Language78
System Warnings78
Check Engine Temperature79
Reduced Engine Power79
Stop Engine Safely79
Check Charging System79
Mini Message Center Electronic Compass/Temperature Display80
Low Brake Fluid Level80
Low Oil Pressure80
Engine Failsafe Mode80
Compass81
Compass Zone Adjustment81
Tailgate Lock82
Tailgate Removal82
Compass Calibration Adjustment82
Bed Extender83
Locks And Security85
Keys85
Power Door Locks85
Smart Unlocking Feature85
Childproof Door Locks86
Remote Entry System86
Unlocking The Doors87
Locking The Doors87
Power Door Lock/Unlock Disable Feature87
Deactivating/Activating Power Door Lock/Unlock Disable Feature88
Sounding A Panic Alarm88
Memory Feature88
Activating The Memory Feature89
Deactivating The Memory Feature89
Replacing The Battery89
Replacing Lost Transmitters90
Programming Remote Transmitters90
Illuminated Entry91
Perimeter Lighting Feature92
Enabling/Disabling The Perimeter Lighting Feature92
Autolock93
Deactivating/Activating Autolock93
Power Door Unlock/Lock Procedure94
Keyless Entry Key Pad Procedure94
Message Center Procedure94
Keyless Entry System95
Programming A Personal Entry Code95
Erasing Personal Code95
Antiscan Feature96
Securilock Passive Anti-Theft System96
Theft Indicator97
Automatic Arming97
Automatic Disarming98
Replacement Keys98
Programming Spare Keys98
Adjustable Head Restraints100
Seating And Safety Restraints100
Front Seat101
Using The Armrest101
Using The Manual Lumbar Support102
Adjusting The Front Power Seat102
Memory Seats/Adjustable Pedals103
Heated Seats103
Rear Seats104
Head Restraints104
Folding Up The Rear Seats104
Safety Restraints105
Returning The Seat To Seating Position105
Personal Safety System105
How Does The Personal Safety System Work?106
Driver And Passenger Dual-Stage Airbag Supplemental Restraints106
Front Crash Severity Sensor106
Driver's Seat Position Sensor106
Front Passenger Sensing System107
Front Safety Belt Usage Sensors107
Front Outboard Safety Belt Pretensioners108
Front Outboard Safety Belt Energy Management Retractors108
Determining If The Personal Safety System Is Operational108
Safety Restraints Precautions109
Combination Lap And Shoulder Belts110
Center Front Safety Belt (Regular Cab Center Seating Position Only)111
Safety Belt With Cinch Tongue (Regular Cab Center Only)112
How To Fasten The Cinch Tongue (Regular Cab Center Only)113
Energy Management Retractors114
Vehicle Sensitive Mode114
Automatic Locking Mode114
When To Use The Automatic Locking Mode114
How To Use The Automatic Locking Mode115
How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode116
Safety Belt Pretensioner116
Safety Belt Usage Sensors117
Front Safety Belt Height Adjustment117
Adjusting The Lap Belt118
Safety Belt Warning Light And Indicator Chime119
Conditions Of Operation119
Beltminder119
One Time Disable122
Deactivating/Activating The Beltminder Feature122
Safety Belt Extension Assembly123
Airbag Supplemental Restraint System (Srs)124
Safety Belt Maintenance124
Important Srs Precautions125
Children And Airbags127
How Does The Airbag Supplemental Restraint System Work?128
Safety Restraints For Children132
Important Child Restraint Precautions132
Children And Safety Belts133
Child Booster Seats133
When Children Should Use Booster Seats133
Types Of Booster Seats134
Safety Seats For Children135
The Importance Of Shoulder Belts135
Child And Infant Or Child Safety Seats135
Installing Child Safety Seats With Combination Lap And Shoulder Belts137
Attaching Child Safety Seats With Tether Straps143
Front Seat Tether Strap Attachment144
Rear Seat Tether Strap Attachment146
Attaching Safety Seats With Latch Attachments For Child Seat Anchors147
Tires, Wheels And Loading149
Notice To Utility Vehicle And Truck Owners149
Vehicle Characteristics149
4Wd And Awd Systems149
How Your Vehicle Differs From Other Vehicles150
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading151
Treadwear152
Traction Aa A B C152
Temperature A B C152
Tires153
Glossary Of Tire Terminology153
Inspecting Your Tires154
Inflating Your Tires154
Tire Inflation154
Tire Replacement Requirements156
Changing The Tires157
Temporary Emergency Spare Tire Information157
Location Of The Spare Tire And Tools158
Removing The Spare Tire158
Tire Change Procedure159
Stowing The Flat/Spare Tire162
Wheel Lug Nut Torque Specifications163
Information Contained On The Tire Sidewall163
Information on "P" Type Tires164
Tire Care168
Information on "T" Type Tires168
Location Of The Tire Label168
Tire Wear169
Safety Practices170
Highway Hazards170
Tire And Wheel Alignment170
Tire Rotation171
Snow Tires And Chains172
Vehicle Loading - With And Without A Trailer172
Base Curb Weight172
Vehicle Curb Weight173
Payload173
Cargo Weight174
Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight177
Steps For Determining The Correct Load Limit177
Trailer Towing179
Preparing To Tow185
Hitches185
Load Equalizing Hitch185
Safety Chains185
Trailer Lamps186
Using A Step Bumper186
Driving While You Tow186
Servicing After Towing186
Recreational Towing187
Launching Or Retrieving A Boat187
Driving189
Starting189
Positions Of The Ignition189
Preparing To Start Your Vehicle189
Important Safety Precautions190
Before Starting The Vehicle190
Starting The Engine193
Brakes194
Using The Engine Block Heater194
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes194
Important Ventilating Information194
Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)195
Using Abs195
Abs Warning Lamp195
Parking Brake196
Steering197
Traction-Lok Axle197
Preparing To Drive Your Vehicle197
Automatic Transmission Operation198
Brake-Shift Interlock - Column-Shift Transmission198
Brake-Shift Interlock - Floor-Shift Transmission199
Manual Transmission Operation204
Forced Downshifts204
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud Or Snow204
Using The Clutch204
Recommended Shift Speeds205
Reverse206
Parking Your Vehicle206
Reverse Sensing System207
Removing The Key207
Four-Wheel Drive Operation209
System Indicator Lights209
Using A Manual 4Wd System209
Shifting Between 2H (2Wd High) And 4H (4Wd High)210
Shifting To/From 4L (4Wd Low)210
Using The N (Neutral) Position210
Using The Electronic Shift 4Wd System211
Driving Off-Road With Truck And Utility Vehicles212
Basic Operating Principles212
If Your Vehicle Goes Off The Edge Of The Pavement213
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck213
Emergency Maneuvers214
Parking214
4Wd Systems215
Normal Characteristics215
Sand215
Mud And Water216
Driving On Hilly Or Sloping Terrain217
Driving On Snow And Ice218
Maintenance And Modifications218
Driving Through Water219
Snowplowing219
Installing The Snowplow219
Operating The Vehicle With The Snowplow Attached220
Snowplowing With Your Air Bag Equipped Vehicle220
Transmission Operation While Plowing221
Engine Temperature While Plowing221
Roadside Emergencies222
Getting Roadside Assistance222
Using Roadside Assistance222
Hazard Flasher Switch223
Fuel Pump Shut-Off Switch223
Fuses And Relays224
Standard Fuse Amperage Rating And Color225
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel / Power Distribution Box225
Fuses Codes226
Auxiliary Relay Box230
Jump Starting231
Preparing Your Vehicle231
Connecting The Jumper Cables232
Removing The Jumper Cables234
Wrecker Towing236
Customer Assistance237
Reporting Safety Defects (U.s. Only)245
Cleaning246
Washing The Exterior246
Waxing246
Paint Chips247
Engine247
Plastic Exterior Parts249
Windows And Wiper Blades249
Instrument Panel And Cluster Lens250
Interior Trim250
Interior250
Leather Seats251
Underbody252
Scratches252
Conditioning252
Maintenance And Specifications254
Service Recommendations254
Working With The Engine Off254
Working With The Engine On254
Opening The Hood255
Identifying Components In The Engine Compartment256
4.6L V8257
5.4L V8258
Windshield Washer Fluid259
Checking The Engine Oil259
Adding Engine Oil262
Engine Oil And Filter Recommendations262
Battery263
Checking Engine Coolant265
Adding Engine Coolant266
Recycled Engine Coolant268
Coolant Refill Capacity269
Severe Climates269
What You Should Know About Fail-Safe Cooling269
How Fail-Safe Cooling Works270
When Fail-Safe Mode Is Activated270
What You Should Know About Automotive Fuels271
Fuel Information271
Refueling273
Fuel Filler Cap273
Choosing The Right Fuel274
Octane Recommendations275
Fuel Quality275
Cleaner Air275
Running Out Of Fuel276
Fuel Filter276
Measuring Techniques276
Filling The Tank276
Calculating Fuel Economy277
Habits278
Maintenance278
Emission Control System279
Conditions279
Epa Window Sticker279
On Board Diagnostics (Obd-Ii)280
Readiness For Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing281
Power Steering Fluid282
Brake Fluid283
Clutch Fluid283
Checking Automatic Transmission Fluid284
Low Fluid Level285
Correct Fluid Level285
High Fluid Level286
Adjusting Automatic Transmission Fluid Levels286
Checking And Adding Manual Transmission Fluid287
Driveline Universal Joint And Skip Yoke288
Transfer Case Fluid288
Air Filter289
Changing The Air Filter Element289
Motorcraft Part Numbers291
Refill Capacities292
Lubricant Specifications295
Engine Data297
Vehicle Dimensions298
Identifying Your Vehicle302
Certification Label302
Vehicle Identification Number (Vin)302
Engine Number303
Transmission/Transaxle Code Designations303
Accessories304
Interior Style305
Lifestyle305
Peace Of Mind305
Index307