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fordowner.com
ford.ca
August 2015
Fourth Printing
Owner's Manual
F-150
Litho in U.S.A.
PMFL3J 19A321 AA

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  • Page 1 2015 F-150 Owner’s Manual fordowner.com ford.ca August 2015 Fourth Printing Owner’s Manual F-150 Litho in U.S.A. PMFL3J 19A321 AA...
  • Page 2 No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language in any form by any means without our written permission. Errors and omissions excepted. © Ford Motor Company 2015 All rights reserved. Part Number: 20150724195722...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Side Airbags.............47 Symbols Glossary..........7 Safety Canopy ..........48 Data Recording..........9 Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator..49 California Proposition 65......11 Airbag Disposal..........50 Perchlorate............11 Ford Credit............11 Keys and Remote Controls Replacement Parts Recommendation........11 General Information on Radio Frequencies...........51 Special Notices..........12 Remote Control..........51 Mobile Communications Equipment.............13...
  • Page 5 Table of Contents Hints on Controlling the Interior Pedals Climate............134 Adjusting the Pedals........77 Heated Windows and Mirrors....137 Cabin Air Filter..........137 Wipers and Washers Remote Start..........138 Windshield Wipers.........78 Autowipers............78 Seats Windshield Washers........79 Sitting in the Correct Position....139 Head Restraints..........139 Lighting Manual Seats..........141 Lighting Control..........80 Power Seats............142 Autolamps............80...
  • Page 6 Table of Contents Active Park Assist........202 Fuel and Refueling Rear View Camera........206 Safety Precautions........166 360 Degree Camera........209 Fuel Quality.............167 Running Out of Fuel........168 Cruise Control Refueling............169 Principle of Operation.........212 Fuel Consumption........170 Using Cruise Control........212 Emission Control System......171 Using Adaptive Cruise Control....213 Transmission Driving Aids Automatic Transmission......174...
  • Page 7 Table of Contents Hazard Warning Flashers......278 Power Steering Fluid Check....309 Fuel Shutoff...........278 Washer Fluid Check........309 Jump Starting the Vehicle......279 Fuel Filter............309 Post-Crash Alert System......281 Changing the 12V Battery......309 Checking the Wiper Blades......311 Customer Assistance Changing the Wiper Blades.......311 Getting the Services You Need....282 Adjusting the Headlamps......312 In California (U.S.
  • Page 8 Table of Contents Vehicle Certification Label.......363 Information............476 Transmission Code Designation....364 Climate............485 Capacities and Specifications - 2.7L Navigation............488 EcoBoost ..........365 Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L Accessories Ecoboost ..........369 Accessories............497 Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L..373 Capacities and Specifications - Extended Service Plan 5.0L...............378 (ESP) Extended Service Plan (ESP)....499...
  • Page 9 F-150 (TFC) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Fourth Printing...
  • Page 10: Introduction

    Introduction ABOUT THIS MANUAL Thank you for choosing Ford. We recommend that you take some time to get to know your vehicle by reading this manual. The more that you know about your vehicle, the greater the safety and pleasure you will get from driving it.
  • Page 11 Introduction Brake system Front airbag Cabin air filter Front fog lamps Check fuel cap Fuel pump reset Child safety door lock or unlock Fuse compartment Hazard warning flashers Child seat lower anchor Heated rear window Child seat tether anchor Heated windshield Cruise control E71340 Interior luggage compartment...
  • Page 12: Data Recording

    Parking brake Additionally, when your vehicle is in for service or repair, Ford Motor Company, Ford of Canada, and service and repair Power steering fluid facilities may access or share among them data for vehicle improvement purposes.
  • Page 13 If you do not want other government authorities or other Ford or its vendors to receive this third parties acting with lawful information, do not activate the authority. Other parties may seek to service.
  • Page 14: California Proposition 65

    Genuine Ford replacement collision parts meet our (U.S. Only) stringent requirements for fit, finish, Ford Credit offers a full range of financing structural integrity, corrosion protection and lease plans to help you acquire your and dent resistance. During vehicle vehicle.
  • Page 15: Special Notices

    NEVER be Do not use this vehicle as an ambulance. placed in front of an active Your vehicle is not equipped with the Ford passenger airbag. Ambulance Preparation Package. F-150 (TFC) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Fourth Printing...
  • Page 16: Mobile Communications Equipment

    Introduction are unique to your vehicle. This Owner’s MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS Manual is written primarily for the U.S. and EQUIPMENT Canadian Markets. Features or equipment listed as standard may be different on units Using mobile communications equipment built for Export. Refer to this Owner’s is becoming increasingly important in the Manual for all other required conduct of business and personal affairs.
  • Page 17: Environment

    Environment PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT You must play your part in protecting the environment. Correct vehicle usage and the authorized disposal of waste, cleaning and lubrication materials are significant steps toward this aim. F-150 (TFC) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Fourth Printing...
  • Page 18: Child Safety

    Ford recommends Exposure of people or animals to these checking with a NHTSA Certified Child high temperatures for even a short time...
  • Page 19: Installing Child Restraints

    Child Safety Recommendations for Safety Restraints for Children Child Child size, height, weight, or age Recommended restraint type Infants or Children weighing 40 lb (18 kg) or less Use a child safety seat toddlers (generally age four or younger). (sometimes called an infant carrier, convertible seat, or toddler seat).
  • Page 20: Child Safety

    Child Safety Use a child safety seat (sometimes called • Place the vehicle seat upon which the an infant carrier, convertible seat, or child seat will be installed in the upright toddler seat) for infants, toddlers, or position. children weighing 40 pounds (18 •...
  • Page 21 Child Safety E142530 E142875 3. While holding the shoulder and lap belt 5. To put the retractor in the automatic portions together, route the tongue locking mode, grasp the shoulder through the child seat according to the portion of the belt and pull downward child seat manufacturer's instructions.
  • Page 22 There should be no front center seat. more than 1 inch (2.5 centimeters) of movement for proper installation. Ford recommends checking with a NHTSA Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician to make certain the child restraint is properly installed. In Canada, check with your local St.
  • Page 23 Child Safety 4. Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle (the buckle closest to the direction the tongue is coming from) for that seating position until you hear a snap and feel the latch engage. Make sure the tongue is latched securely by pulling on it.
  • Page 24 The shoulder belt must be snug to keep the lap belt tight during a crash. E146522 Ford recommends checking with a NHTSA 2. After positioning the child safety seat Certified Child Passenger Safety in the proper seating position, grasp the...
  • Page 25 Child Safety Note: Unlike the standard safety belt, the inflatable safety belt's unique lap portion locks the child seat for installation. The ability for the shoulder portion of the belt to move freely is normal, even after the lap belt has been put into the automatic locking mode.
  • Page 26 1 inch (2.5 centimeters) of movement attached to the proper top tether anchor, for proper installation. if a top tether strap has been provided with Ford recommends checking with a NHTSA your child seat. Certified Child Passenger Safety Your vehicle is equipped with LATCH lower...
  • Page 27 Child Safety Crew Cab and Super Cab E166694 Use of Inboard Lower Anchors from the Outboard Seating Positions (Center Seating Use) WARNING The standardized spacing for LATCH lower anchors is 11 inches (280 millimeters) center to center. Do not use LATCH lower anchors for the center seating position unless the child seat manufacturer's instructions permit and specify using anchors spaced at least as...
  • Page 28: Using Tether Straps

    Child Safety Each time you use the safety seat, check Contact the manufacturer of your child that the seat is properly attached to the seat for information about ordering a lower anchors and tether anchor, if tether strap, or to obtain a longer tether applicable.
  • Page 29 Child Safety Crew Cab and Super Cab E166697 2. Locate the correct anchor for the Attach the tether strap only to the selected seating position. You may appropriate tether anchor as shown. The need to pull the seat back forward to tether strap may not work properly if access the tether anchors.
  • Page 30 If your child restraint system is equipped with a tether strap, and the child restraint manufacturer recommends its use, Ford also recommends its use. Rear Seat Tether Strap Attachment (Crew Cab and Super...
  • Page 31: Booster Seats

    If your child restraint system is equipped with a tether strap, and the child restraint manufacturer recommends its use, Ford also recommends its use. BOOSTER SEATS WARNING E142595 Never place, or allow a child to place, •...
  • Page 32 Child Safety If your backless booster seat has a • High back booster seats removable shield, remove the shield. If a If, with a backless booster seat, you cannot vehicle seating position has a low seat find a seating position that adequately back or no head restraint, a backless supports your child's head, a high back booster seat may place your child's head...
  • Page 33: Child Restraint Positioning

    Child Safety E142597 WARNINGS If the booster seat slides on the vehicle provided for installation and use in seat upon which it is being used, placing a conjunction with the instructions and rubberized mesh sold as shelf or carpet warnings provided by your vehicle liner under the booster seat may improve manufacturer.
  • Page 34: Child Safety Locks

    Child Safety WARNINGS WARNINGS To avoid risk of injury, do not leave children or pets unattended in your vehicle. Recommendations for attaching child safety restraints for children Use any attachment method as indicated below by X LATCH LATCH Safety belt Safety belt Safety belt Combined...
  • Page 35: Left-Hand Side

    Child Safety E112197 The childproof locks are located on the rear edge of each rear door and must be set separately for each door. Left-Hand Side Turn counterclockwise to lock and clockwise to unlock. Right-Hand Side Turn clockwise to lock and counterclockwise to unlock.
  • Page 36: Seatbelts

    Seatbelts PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION WARNINGS When possible, all children 12 years old and under should be properly WARNINGS restrained in a rear seating position. Always drive and ride with your Failure to follow this could seriously seatback upright and the lap belt increase the risk of injury or death.
  • Page 37: Fastening The Seatbelts

    Seatbelts The safety belt pretensioners at the front seating positions are designed to tighten the safety belts when activated. In frontal and near-frontal crashes, the safety belt pretensioners may be activated alone or, if the crash is of sufficient severity, together with the front airbags.
  • Page 38: Using Safety Belts During Pregnancy

    Seatbelts While you are fastened in the safety belt, the lap and shoulder belt with a cinch tongue adjusts to your movement. However, if you brake hard, turn hard, or if your vehicle receives an impact of 5 mph (8 km/h) or more, the safety belt will become locked and help reduce your forward movement.
  • Page 39 Seatbelts Safety Belt Locking Modes Automatic Locking Mode In this mode, the shoulder belt is WARNINGS automatically pre-locked. The belt will still After any vehicle crash, the safety retract to remove any slack in the shoulder belt system at all passenger seating belt.
  • Page 40 Seatbelts Rear outboard inflatable safety belts Note: The rear inflatable safety belts are (second row only– if equipped) compatible with most infant and child safety car seats and belt positioning booster seats when properly installed. This is because they are designed to fill with a cooled gas at a lower pressure and at a slower rate than traditional airbags.
  • Page 41: Seatbelt Height Adjustment

    Seatbelts If the safety belt is too short when fully extended, you can obtain a safety belt extension assembly from an authorized dealer. Use only extensions manufactured by the same supplier as the safety belt. Manufacturer identification is located at the end of the webbing on the label or on the retractor behind the trim.
  • Page 42: Seatbelt Warning Lamp And Indicator Chime

    Seatbelts 2. Release the button and pull down on SEATBELT WARNING LAMP the height adjuster to make sure it is AND INDICATOR CHIME locked in place. This lamp illuminates and an audible warning will sound if the driver's safety belt has not been fastened when the vehicle's ignition is turned on.
  • Page 43 Seatbelts If... Then... You and the front seat passenger buckle The Belt-Minder feature will not activate. your safety belts before you switch the ignition on or less than 1-2 minutes elapse after you switch the ignition on... You or the front seat passenger do not The Belt-Minder feature activates, the buckle your safety belts before your vehicle safety belt warning light illuminates and a...
  • Page 44: Child Restraint And Seatbelt Maintenance

    Seatbelts 3. For the seating position you are Ford Motor Company recommends that switching off, buckle then unbuckle the all safety belt assemblies in use in vehicles safety belt three times at a moderate involved in a crash be replaced. However, speed, ending in the unbuckled state.
  • Page 45: Personal Safety System

    Personal Safety System How Does the Personal Safety The Personal Safety System provides an System Work? improved overall level of frontal crash protection to front seat occupants and is The Personal Safety System can adapt the designed to help further reduce the risk of deployment strategy of the safety devices airbag-related injuries.
  • Page 46: Supplementary Restraints System

    Supplementary Restraints System The airbags are a supplemental restraint PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION system and are designed to work with the safety belts to help protect the driver and WARNINGS right front passenger from certain upper Airbags do not inflate slowly or body injuries.
  • Page 47: Driver And Passenger Airbags

    Supplementary Restraints System Proper Driver and Front Passenger DRIVER AND PASSENGER Seating Adjustment AIRBAGS WARNING WARNINGS The National Highway Traffic Safety Never place your arm or any objects Administration recommends a over an airbag module. Placing your minimum distance of at least 10 arm over a deploying airbag can inches (25 centimeters) between an result in serious arm fractures or other...
  • Page 48: Front Passenger Sensing System

    Supplementary Restraints System WARNINGS Sitting improperly out of position or with the seatback reclined too far can take off weight from the seat cushion and affect the decision of the front passenger sensing system, resulting in serious injury or death in a crash. Always sit upright against your seatback, with your feet on the floor.
  • Page 49: Supplementary Restraints System

    Supplementary Restraints System • A passenger takes their weight off of If a person of adult size is sitting in the front the seat for a period of time. passenger seat, but the passenger airbag status indicator OFF lamp is lit, it is •...
  • Page 50: Side Airbags

    The person in person with disabilities, contact the Ford the front passenger seat may appear Customer Relationship Center. heavier or lighter due to the conditions described in the previous list.
  • Page 51: Safety Canopy

    Supplementary Restraints System Note: The passenger sensing system will WARNINGS deactivate the passenger seat-mounted If the side airbag has deployed, the side airbag if it detects an empty passenger airbag will not function again. The seat. side airbag system (including the seat) must be inspected and serviced by The design and development of the side an authorized dealer.
  • Page 52: Crash Sensors And Airbag Indicator

    Supplementary Restraints System The system consists of the following: WARNINGS • Safety canopy curtain airbags located If the curtain airbags have deployed, above the trim panels over the front the curtain airbags will not function and rear side windows identified by a again.
  • Page 53: Airbag Disposal

    Supplementary Restraints System Your vehicle has a collection of crash and The fact that the safety belt pretensioners occupant sensors which provide or front airbags did not activate for both information to the restraints control front seat occupants in a crash does not module which deploys (activates) the mean that something is wrong with the front safety belt pretensioners, optional...
  • Page 54: Keys And Remote Controls

    Keys and Remote Controls computers or cell phones can interfere with GENERAL INFORMATION ON remote operation. Operating your remote RADIO FREQUENCIES control near metal or metallic-finished purses, bags or clothing can interfere with This device complies with Part 15 of the remote operation.
  • Page 55: Keys And Remote Controls

    Keys and Remote Controls Your intelligent access keys operate the power locks and the remote start system. The key must be in your vehicle to activate the push-button start system. Removable Key Blade The intelligent access key also contains a removable mechanical key blade that you can use to unlock the driver door.
  • Page 56 Keys and Remote Controls Note: Do not wipe off any grease on the battery terminals or on the back surface of the circuit board. Note: Replacing the battery does not delete the transmitter from the vehicle. The transmitter should operate normally. A message appears in the information display when the remote control battery is low.
  • Page 57 Keys and Remote Controls 6. Install a new battery with the + facing Replace the battery cover. Intelligent Access Transmitter The remote control uses two coin-type three-volt lithium batteries CR2025 or equivalent. 3. Remove the batteries. 4. Install new batteries with the + facing each other.
  • Page 58: Car Finder

    Keys and Remote Controls Car Finder Many states and provinces restrict the use of remote start. Check your local and state Press the button twice within or provincial laws for specific requirements three seconds. The horn sounds regarding remote start systems. and the direction indicators E138623 The remote start system does not work if:...
  • Page 59: Replacing A Lost Key Or Remote Control

    Keys and Remote Controls Extending the Vehicle Run Time Repeat Steps 1 and 2 with the vehicle still running to extend the run time for another remote start period. If you programmed the periods to last 10 minutes, the second 10 minutes begins after what is left of the first activation time.
  • Page 60: Mykey

    MyKey • Driver assist features, if equipped on PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION your vehicle, are forced on: parking aid, blind spot information system (BLIS), MyKey allows you to program keys with cross traffic alert, lane departure restricted driving modes to promote good warning and forward collision warning driving habits.
  • Page 61: Creating A Mykey

    MyKey • Various vehicle speed minders can be You can program the configurable features set. Once you select a speed, it will be now or at any time. You can advance shown in the display, followed by an through the settings without programming audible tone when the preselected them by pressing the OK button.
  • Page 62: Checking Mykey System Status

    MyKey Note: When you clear your MyKeys, you CHECKING MYKEY SYSTEM remove all restrictions and return all MyKeys STATUS to their original admin key status at once. To clear all MyKeys of all MyKey settings, You can find information on programmed use the information display and the MyKey(s) using the information display left-hand-side steering wheel controls:...
  • Page 63: Using Mykey With Remote Start Systems

    Ford-approved, aftermarket remote start USING MYKEY WITH REMOTE systems. If you choose to install a remote START SYSTEMS start system, see an authorized dealer for a Ford-approved remote start system. MyKey is not compatible with non MYKEY TROUBLESHOOTING Condition Potential Causes I cannot create a MyKey.
  • Page 64 MyKey Condition Potential Causes I lost a key. Program a spare key. See Passive Anti-Theft System (page 67). MyKey distances do not accumulate. • The MyKey user is not using the MyKey. • An admin key holder cleared the MyKeys and created new MyKeys.
  • Page 65: Locks

    Locks Press the button again within three LOCKING AND UNLOCKING seconds to unlock all doors. The direction indicators flash. You can use the power door lock control or the remote control to lock and unlock Press and hold both the lock and unlock your vehicle.
  • Page 66 Locks Activating Intelligent Access At the Electronic Tailgate Equipped) The intelligent access key must be within 3 ft (1 m) of your vehicle. At the Front Doors Pull a front exterior door handle to unlock and open the door. The unlock sensor is on the back of the handle.
  • Page 67: Keyless Entry

    Locks Illuminated Entry When you lock your vehicle using the power door lock control (with the door The interior lamps and select exterior open, vehicle in park and ignition off), your lamps illuminate when you unlock the vehicle will search for an intelligent access doors with the remote entry system.
  • Page 68 Locks Note: If you enter your entry code too fast To program additional personal entry on the keypad, the unlock function may not codes, repeat Steps 1-3, then for Step 4: work. Re-enter your entry code more slowly. • Press 3·4 to save personal code two. •...
  • Page 69 Locks Anti-Scan Feature The keypad will go into an anti-scan mode if you enter the wrong code seven times (35 consecutive button presses). This mode disables the keypad for one minute and the keypad lamp will flash. The anti-scan feature will turn off after: •...
  • Page 70: Security

    Note: The system is not compatible with The integrated keyhead transmitter non-Ford aftermarket remote start systems. functions as a programmed ignition key. It Use of these systems may result in vehicle operates all the locks, starts the vehicle starting problems and a loss of security and acts as a remote control.
  • Page 71 Security Insert the first previously programmed Note: If your programmed transmitters are coded key into the ignition. lost or stolen and you do not have an extra coded key, you need to have your vehicle 2. Switch the ignition from off to on. Keep towed to an authorized dealer.
  • Page 72: Anti-Theft Alarm

    Security Type Two Place the unprogrammed intelligent access key in the backup slot and press the push button ignition switch. After three seconds but within 10 seconds of switching the ignition off and removing the previously programmed coded key, insert the new unprogrammed key into the ignition.
  • Page 73: Arming The Alarm

    Security Full Guard • Switch the ignition on or start your (If Equipped) vehicle. To monitor the following: • Use a key in the driver door lock • Doors. cylinder to unlock your vehicle, then switch the ignition on within 12 •...
  • Page 74: Power Running Boards

    Power Running Boards (If Equipped) Automatic Power Deploy USING POWER RUNNING BOARDS WARNINGS In extreme climates, excessive ice buildup may occur, causing the running boards not to deploy. Make sure that the running boards have deployed, and have finished moving before attempting to step on them.
  • Page 75 Power Running Boards (If Equipped) • When disabled (OFF), the running boards move to the stowed position regardless of the door position. • When enabled (AUTO), the running boards move back to the correct positions based on the door position. Bounce-back The running board will reverse direction and move to the end of travel if it...
  • Page 76: Steering Wheel

    Steering Wheel ADJUSTING THE STEERING WHEEL WARNING Do not adjust the steering wheel when your vehicle is moving. Note: Make sure that you are sitting in the correct position. See Sitting in the Correct Position (page 139). E180534 3. Lock the steering column. Power Tilt and Telescope Steering Column (If Equipped)
  • Page 77: Audio Control

    Steering Wheel Easy Entry and Exit Feature The column moves to the full up and in position when you switch the ignition off. It returns to the previous setting when you switch the ignition on. You can enable or disable this feature in the information display.
  • Page 78: Voice Control

    Steering Wheel Press and hold the seek button to: CRUISE CONTROL (If Equipped) • Tune the radio to the next station up or down the frequency band. Type 1 • Seek through a track. VOICE CONTROL (If Equipped) E191329 Type 2 E191328 Mute.
  • Page 79: Information Display Control

    Steering Wheel INFORMATION DISPLAY CONTROL E191336 See Information Displays (page 103). F-150 (TFC) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Fourth Printing...
  • Page 80: Pedals

    Pedals The Horizontal Control ADJUSTING THE PEDALS Equipped) Note: Never use the controls when your feet are on the accelerator or brake pedals, especially when the vehicle is moving. Note: Adjust the pedals only when your vehicle is in park (P). Depending on your vehicle and equipment level, the shape and location of your power-adjustable pedal control can vary.
  • Page 81: Wipers And Washers

    Wipers and Washers WINDSHIELD WIPERS AUTOWIPERS (If Equipped) Note: Fully defrost the windshield before Note: Make sure you switch off the wipers switching on the windshield wipers. before entering a car wash. Note: Make sure you switch off the Note: Wet or winter driving conditions with windshield wipers before entering a car ice, snow or salty road mist can cause wash.
  • Page 82: Windshield Washers

    Wipers and Washers Use the rotary control to adjust the • A brief press causes a single wipe sensitivity of the rain sensor. With low without washer fluid. sensitivity, the wipers will operate when • A brief press and hold causes the the sensor detects a large amount of wipers to swipe three times with moisture on the windshield.
  • Page 83: Lighting

    Lighting Headlamp Flasher LIGHTING CONTROL E163268 E142449 Slightly pull the lever toward you and Off. release it to flash the headlamps. Parking lamps, instrument panel lamps, license plate lamps and AUTOLAMPS (If Equipped) rear lamps. Headlamps. WARNING The autolamps switch position may High Beams not activate the headlamps in all low visibility conditions, such as daytime...
  • Page 84: Instrument Lighting Dimmer

    Lighting If equipped, the following also activate INSTRUMENT LIGHTING when the lighting control is in the DIMMER autolamps position and you switch them on in the information display: Note: You disable the manual dimmer • Configurable daytime running lamps. when you adjust the setting to Auto •...
  • Page 85: Daytime Running Lamps

    Lighting 3. The transmission is not in park (P) for DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS vehicles with automatic transmissions Equipped) or the parking brake is released for vehicles with manual transmissions. WARNING 4. The lighting control is in the autolamps position. The daytime running lamps system does not activate the rear lamps and 5.
  • Page 86: Activating The System

    Lighting Activating the System Note: Typical road dust, dirt and water spots do not affect the performance of the Switch on automatic high beam control automatic high beam control. However, in using the information display and cold or inclement weather conditions, you autolamps.
  • Page 87: Front Fog Lamps

    Lighting • To operate the left direction indicator, FRONT FOG LAMPS (If Equipped) push the lever down until it stops and releases. • To operate the right direction indicator, push the lever up until it stops and releases. • To cancel direction indicator operation manually, push the lever again in either direction.
  • Page 88: Interior Lamps

    Lighting Once switched on, the spot lamps light the area in front of and to the side of your vehicle. Adjust the aim of the spot lamps by moving the position of the exterior mirrors. For manual folding mirrors, adjust the aim of the lamps by folding the exterior mirror into or away from the windows.
  • Page 89 Lighting Note: Touch the required switch to switch Type 2 the door function off when you open any door. When the door function is off and you open a door, the courtesy and door lamps will stay off. Touch the switch again to switch the door function back on.
  • Page 90: Ambient Lighting

    Lighting Rear Interior Lamps You can switch the lamps on or off by (If Equipped) pressing the button. AMBIENT LIGHTING (If Equipped) Adjust the ambient lighting using the touchscreen. See MyFord Touch (page 436). See MyFord Touch (page 436). E187343 You can switch the lamps on or off by pressing the button.
  • Page 91: Windows And Mirrors

    Windows and Mirrors Restoring the One-Touch Up Function POWER WINDOWS (If Equipped) You may lose the one-touch function if the WARNINGS vehicle battery is low. Do not leave children unattended in To reset the function after the battery your vehicle and do not let them play recharges: with the power windows.
  • Page 92: Exterior Mirrors

    Windows and Mirrors Window Lock Press and hold the control to open the (If Equipped) window. Pull and hold the control to close the window. Accessory Delay (If Equipped) You can use the window switches for several minutes after you switch the ignition off or until you open either front door.
  • Page 93: Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors

    Windows and Mirrors Power-Folding Mirrors To adjust your mirrors, switch your vehicle (If Equipped) on (with the ignition in accessory mode or the engine running) and then: Select the mirror you want to adjust. The control lights. 2. Use the adjustment control to adjust the position of the mirror.
  • Page 94: Auto-Dimming Feature (If Equipped)

    Windows and Mirrors Loose Mirror To adjust your mirrors, make sure you switch your vehicle on (with the ignition in If your power-folding mirrors are manually accessory mode or the engine running) and folded, they may not work properly even then: after you re-position them.
  • Page 95 Windows and Mirrors Direction Indicator Mirrors Check the main mirror first before a lane (If Equipped) change, then check the blind spot mirror. While the vehicle is running, the If no vehicles are present in the blind spot forward-facing portion of the appropriate mirror and the traffic in the adjacent lane mirror housing blinks when you switch on is at a safe distance, signal that you are...
  • Page 96: Interior Mirror

    Windows and Mirrors Blind Spot Information System SUN VISORS Equipped) See Blind Spot Information System (page 224). INTERIOR MIRROR WARNING Do not adjust the mirror when your vehicle is moving. Note: Do not clean the housing or glass of E138666 any mirror with harsh abrasives, fuel or other Rotate the sun visor toward the side petroleum or ammonia-based cleaning...
  • Page 97: Opening And Closing The Moonroof

    Windows and Mirrors WARNINGS closed. Note: The sunshade When closing the moonroof, you stops short of its fully opened should verify that it is free of position for the comfort of rear obstructions and make sure that passengers. To open the children and pets are not in the proximity sunshade fully, press the control of the roof opening.
  • Page 98: Instrument Cluster

    Instrument Cluster GAUGES Type 1 and 2 E176090 Engine oil pressure gauge Engine coolant temperature gauge Fuel gauge Transmission fluid temperature gauge Speedometer Information display See General Information (page 103). Tachometer F-150 (TFC) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Fourth Printing...
  • Page 99: Instrument Cluster

    Instrument Cluster Type 3 E176091 Engine oil pressure gauge Engine coolant temperature gauge Fuel gauge Transmission fluid temperature or Turbo boost (Ecoboost engine only) gauge Speedometer Information display See General Information (page 103). Tachometer F-150 (TFC) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Fourth Printing...
  • Page 100: Engine Oil Pressure Gauge

    Instrument Cluster Engine Oil Pressure Gauge Switch the ignition on. The fuel gauge will indicate approximately how much fuel is Indicates engine oil pressure. The needle left in the fuel tank. The arrow adjacent to should stay in the normal operating range the fuel pump symbol indicates on which (between L and H).
  • Page 101: Warning Lamps And Indicators

    Instrument Cluster Transmission Fluid Temperature WARNING LAMPS AND Gauge INDICATORS Indicates transmission fluid temperature. The following warning lamps and At normal operating temperature, the level indicators will alert you to a vehicle indicator will be in the normal range. If the condition that may become serious.
  • Page 102: Direction Indicator

    Instrument Cluster Battery Cruise Control (If Equipped) If it illuminates while driving, it Illuminates gray or green when indicates a malfunction. Switch you switch this feature on. See off all unnecessary electrical Using Cruise Control (page E71340 equipment and have the system checked 212).
  • Page 103: Engine Oil

    Instrument Cluster Engine Oil If it illuminates with the engine E163175 running or when you are driving, this indicates a malfunction. Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to E181779 Illuminates when four-wheel drive high is do so and switch the engine off. Check the engaged.
  • Page 104 Instrument Cluster It will also illuminate momentarily when WARNING you switch the ignition on to confirm the Under engine misfire conditions, lamp is functional. If it does not illuminate excessive exhaust temperatures when you switch the ignition on, or begins could damage the catalytic to flash at any time, have the system converter, the fuel system, interior floor...
  • Page 105: Audible Warnings And Indicators

    Instrument Cluster Transmission Tow/Haul Keyless Warning Alert (If Equipped) (If Equipped) Illuminates when the tow/haul Sounds the horn twice when you exit your feature has been activated. If the vehicle with the intelligent access key, after light flashes steadily, have the the last door is closed and your keyless E161509 system serviced immediately, damage to...
  • Page 106: Information Displays

    Information Displays Information Display Controls GENERAL INFORMATION (Type 1 and 2) WARNING Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, crash and injury. We strongly recommend that you use extreme caution when using any device that may take your focus off the road.
  • Page 107: Information Displays

    Information Displays Note: Some options may appear slightly different or not at all if the items are optional. Trip 1 & 2 Note: Use the arrow buttons to choose between the following trip options. Trip 1 & 2 Digital Speed - Press OK for km/h Trip Odometer Trip Timer Fuel Used...
  • Page 108 Information Displays Driver Assist Note: Use the arrow buttons to configure different driver setting choices. Driver Assist Driver Assist Engine Hour Engine Hours XXXXXX Engine Idle Hours XXXXXX Tire Pressure Vehicle graphic with tire pres- sures Rear Park Aid - check enabled or uncheck disabled Trlr Brake Electric Elect.ov.Hydro.
  • Page 109 Information Displays Settings Mislock - check enabled or uncheck disabled Remote Unlock Driver's Door or All Doors Oil Life Reset Remaining Life XX% - Hold OK to reset Remote Start Climate Control Auto or Last setting Duration 5, 10 or 15 minutes System - check enabled or uncheck disabled Wipers Courtesy Wipe - check enabled or uncheck disabled...
  • Page 110 Information Displays Display Mode Note: Use the arrow buttons to choose between the following display options. Display Mode Transmission Temp Tire Pressure Digital Speedometer - Press OK for km/h Engine Information - Oil Life, Engine Hours, Engine Idle Hours - Hold OK to Reset MyKey Status - Admin Keys and MyKey Mileage •...
  • Page 111 Information Displays Trip/Fuel Trip 1 or 2 Fuel Economy Fuel History Compass - Press OK for Options Fixed North or Rotating North Auto StartStop status Trip 1 or 2 • Trip Timer - Registers the time of individual journeys. • Gal used - Shows the amount of fuel used for a given trip.
  • Page 112 Information Displays Towing Default Trailer Change Trailer Settings Rename Trailer List of named trailers, No Stored Trailers - Press OK to rename Reset Trailer List of named or Mileage default trailers - Press OK to select Change Trailer Default (Electric, Brake Type Surge, None) or Electric over...
  • Page 113 Information Displays Settings Settings Blindspot - check enabled or uncheck disabled Cross Traffic Alert - check enabled or uncheck disabled Park Aid - check enabled or uncheck disabled DTE Calcula- Normal tion Towing Easy Entry/Exit - check enabled or uncheck disabled Lighting Autolamp Off or XXX seconds...
  • Page 114 Information Displays Settings MAX Speed 65, 70, 75, 80 MPH (105, 115, 120, 130 km/ h) or Off Speed Minder 45, 55 or 65 MPH (75, 90, 100 km/h) or Volume Limiter - check enabled or uncheck disabled Clear MyKey Hold OK to Clear MyKeys Display Distance...
  • Page 115 Information Displays Settings My View Use the arrow buttons to choose E176098 between the following My View E176094 options. My View Configure My View Add/Remove Trip/Fuel Trip 1 Screens Trip 2 Fuel Economy Fuel History Navigation/Compass Auto StartStop Truck Info Tire Pressure Monitor Digital Speedometer Engine Information...
  • Page 116 Information Displays Trip/Fuel Trip 1 or 2 Fuel Economy Fuel History Navigation Compass - Press OK for Options Fixed North or Rotating North Auto StartStop status Trip 1 or 2 • Trip Timer - Registers the time of individual journeys. •...
  • Page 117 Information Displays Truck Info Engine Information - Oil Life, Engine Hours, Engine Idle Hours - Hold OK to Reset MyKey Status - Admin Keys, MyKeys and MyKey Mileage • Gauge View - Shows the turbo boost or transmission temp value. •...
  • Page 118 Information Displays Towing Select Trailer no active trailer Programmed trailers Default Trailer Change Trailer Settings Rename Trailer List of named trailers, No Stored Trailers - Press OK to rename Reset Trailer List of named or Mileage default trailers - Press OK to select Trailer Brake Type Default (Electric, Surge, None) or...
  • Page 119 Information Displays Off Road Pitch, steering angle, roll, Elocker and 4X4 Power Distribution Note: Some items are optional and may Settings not appear. Use the arrow buttons to configure different driver setting choices. E176098 Settings Auto High Beam - check enabled or uncheck disabled Blindspot - check enabled or uncheck disabled Cross Traffic Alert - check enabled or uncheck disabled Driver Alert - check enabled or uncheck disabled...
  • Page 120 Information Displays Settings Mislock - check enabled or uncheck disabled Remote Unlock All Doors or Driver First Alarm All Sensors or Perimeter Sensing Ask on Exit - check enabled or uncheck disabled Power Running Auto, Off or Out Boards Remote Start Climate Control Auto or Last setting...
  • Page 121: Information Messages

    Information Displays Settings Temperature °Fahrenheit or °Celsius Tire Pressure psi, kPa or bar Language Choose your applicable setting INFORMATION MESSAGES Note: Depending on your vehicle options and instrument cluster type, not all of the messages will display or be available. The information display may abbreviate or shorten certain messages.
  • Page 122 Information Displays Adaptive Cruise Control Message Action Adaptive Cruise A radar malfunction is preventing the adaptive cruise control Malfunction from engaging. See Using Adaptive Cruise Control (page 213). Adaptive Cruise Not A condition exists such that the adaptive cruise cannot func- Available tion properly.
  • Page 123: Alarm And Security

    Information Displays Message Action AdvanceTrac SPORT The status of the AdvanceTrac sport mode after you switched MODE it on. Traction Control Off The status of the traction control system after you switched it off. See Using Traction Control (page 195). Traction Control On The status of the traction control system after you switched it on.
  • Page 124 Information Displays Battery and Charging System Message Action Check Charging System The charging system needs servicing. If the warning stays on or continues to come on, contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible. Low Battery Features The battery management system detects an extended low- Temporarily Turned Off voltage condition.
  • Page 125: Doors And Locks

    Information Displays Collision Warning System Message Action Collision Warning A fault with the system has occurred. Contact an authorized Malfunction dealer as soon as possible. Collision Warning Not You have a blocked sensor due to bad weather, ice, mud or Available Sensor water in front of the radar sensor.
  • Page 126: Keys And Intelligent Access

    Information Displays Message Action Check Locking Differen- An electronic locking differential (ELD) system fault is tial present. See Using Four-Wheel Drive (page 180). Neutral Tow Enabled The transfer case is in the neutral position. This message Leave Transmission in indicates that your vehicle is safe to be towed with all four Neutral wheels on the ground.
  • Page 127: Lane Keeping System

    Information Displays Message Action Key Program Successful You have successfully programmed an intelligent access key to the system. Key Program Failure You have failed to program an intelligent access key to the system. Max Number of Keys You have programmed the maximum number of keys to the Learned system.
  • Page 128 Information Displays Maintenance Message Action LOW Engine Oil Pressure Stop your vehicle as soon as safely possible and turn off the engine. Check the oil level. If the warning stays on or continues to come on with your engine running, contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
  • Page 129: Off Road

    Information Displays Message Action AdvanceTrac On - With a MyKey in use, AdvanceTrac turns on. MyKey Setting Traction Control On - With a MyKey in use, traction control turns on. MyKey Setting MyKey Park Aid Cannot With a MyKey in use, park aid is always on. be Deactivated Lane Keeping Alert On With a MyKey in use, lane keeping alert turns on.
  • Page 130: Park Aid

    Information Displays Park Aid Message Action Check Front Park Aid The system has detected a condition that requires service. Contact an authorized dealer. See Parking Aid (page 201). Check Rear Park Aid The system has detected a condition that requires service. Contact an authorized dealer.
  • Page 131: Power Steering

    Information Displays Power Steering Message Action Steering Fault Service The power steering system has detected a condition that requires service. See an authorized dealer. Steering Loss Stop The power steering system is not working. Stop your vehicle Safely in a safe place. Contact an authorized dealer. Steering Assist Fault The power steering system has detected a condition within Service Required...
  • Page 132 Information Displays Tire Pressure Monitoring System Message Action LOW Tire Pressure One or more tires on your vehicle has low tire pressure. See Tire Pressure Monitoring System (page 347). Tire Pressure Monitor The tire pressure monitoring system is malfunctioning. If the Fault warning stays on or continues to come on, contact an authorized dealer.
  • Page 133 Information Displays Message Action Trailer Right Turn Lamps Fault There is a fault with your trailer turn lamp. Check your Check Lamps lamp. Trailer Battery Not Charging See There is a fault with your trailer battery. See Towing Manual a Trailer (page 249). Trailer Lighting Module Fault There is a fault with your vehicle trailer lighting module.
  • Page 134: Climate Control

    Climate Control MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL E217932 Fan speed control: Adjust the volume of air circulated in the vehicle. Heated seats: Press to switch the heated seats on and off. See Heated Seats (page 146). Power: Press to switch the system on and off. When the system is off, it prevents outside air from entering the vehicle.
  • Page 135: Climate Control

    Climate Control MAX Defrost: Adjust to switch on defrost. Outside air flows through the windshield vents, air conditioning automatically turns on. You can also use this setting to defrost and clear the windshield of a thin covering of ice. Note: To prevent window fogging, you cannot select recirculated air when maximum defrost is on.
  • Page 136: Automatic Climate Control

    Climate Control AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL E217905 AUTO: Press to switch on automatic operation. Adjust to select the desired temperature. Fan speed, air distribution, air conditioning operation, and outside or recirculated air are automatically adjusted to heat or cool the vehicle to maintain the desired temperature.
  • Page 137: Hints On Controlling The Interior Climate

    Climate Control Recirculated air: Press to switch between outside air and recirculated air. The air currently in the passenger compartment recirculates. This can reduce the time needed to cool the interior and reduce unwanted odors from entering your vehicle. Note: Recirculated air may also turn on and off automatically in instrument panel or instrument panel and floor airflow modes during hot weather to improve cooling efficiency.
  • Page 138: Heating The Interior Quickly

    Climate Control Note: Remove any snow, ice or leaves from Automatic Climate Control the air intake area at the base of the Note: Adjusting the settings when your windshield. vehicle interior is extremely hot or cold is Note: To improve the time to reach a not necessary.
  • Page 139: Recommended Settings For Heating

    Climate Control Recommended Settings for Heating Vehicle with manual climate control Vehicle with automatic climate control Adjust the fan speed to the center Press the AUTO button. setting. Adjust the temperature control to the Adjust the temperature control to the midway point of the hot settings.
  • Page 140: Heated Windows And Mirrors

    Climate Control Side Window Defogging in Cold Weather Vehicle with manual climate control Vehicle with automatic climate control Select the windshield air vents using the Press the defrost button. air distribution buttons. Press the A/C button if the indicator is Adjust the temperature control to the off.
  • Page 141: Remote Start

    Climate Control For additional cabin air filter information, or to replace the filter, see an authorized dealer. REMOTE START (If Equipped) The remote start feature allows you to pre-condition the interior of your vehicle. The climate control system works to achieve comfort according to your previous settings.
  • Page 142: Seats

    Seats We recommend that you follow these SITTING IN THE CORRECT guidelines: POSITION • Sit in an upright position with the base of your spine as far back as possible. WARNINGS • Do not recline the seatback more than Sitting improperly, out of position or 30 degrees.
  • Page 143: Adjusting The Head Restraint

    Seats Rear Seat Center Head Restraint WARNINGS Install the head restraint properly to help minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of a crash. Note: Adjust the seatback to an upright driving position before adjusting the head restraint. Adjust the head restraint so that the top of it is level with the top of your head and as far forward as possible.
  • Page 144: Manual Seats

    Seats Note: For rear seat outboard seats, you can 2. Pivot the head restraint forward toward fold the head restraint forward for easier your head to the desired position. removal. After the head restraint reaches the forward-most tilt position, pivot it forward Installing the Head Restraint again to release it to the rearward, untilted Align the steel stems into the guide sleeves...
  • Page 145: Power Seats

    Seats Recline Adjustment The lumbar support control is located on the outboard side of the seat. Turn the control to adjust your support. POWER SEATS (If Equipped) WARNINGS Do not adjust the driver seat or seatback when your vehicle is moving.
  • Page 146 Seats E176038 Note: The engine must be running or the Power Lumbar vehicle must be in accessory mode to (If Equipped) activate the seats. Note: Allow a few seconds for any selection to activate. The seatback and cushion massage cannot function at the same time. E176039 Multi-Contour Front Seats With Active Motion...
  • Page 147: Memory Function

    Seats Massage mode Lumbar and bolster mode Back massage intensity Upper lumbar adjustment Massage intensity decrease Lumbar decrease and off Cushion massage intensity Lower lumbar adjustment Massage intensity increase Lumbar increase On and off The massage feature will default to an MEMORY FUNCTION (If Equipped) alternating massage mode with back...
  • Page 148: Saving A Preset Position

    Seats You can also recall a preset memory position by: • Pressing the unlock button on your intelligent access key fob if you linked it to a preset position. • Unlocking the intelligent driver door handle if a linked key fob is present. •...
  • Page 149: Rear Seats

    Seats You can enable or disable this feature in the information display. See Information Displays (page 103). REAR SEATS Folding Up the Rear Seat Cushion The rear seat has a split 60/40 cushion. You can flip each seat cushion up into a vertical storage position.
  • Page 150: Climate Controlled Seats

    Seats Do not do the following: Do not do the following: • Place heavy objects on the seat. • Place heavy objects on the seat. • Operate the heated seat if water or any • Operate the heated seat if water or any other liquid spills on the seat.
  • Page 151 Seats Cooled Seats WARNING Persons who are unable to feel pain The cooled seats only function when the to the skin because of advanced age, engine is running. chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaustion, or other physical conditions, must exercise care when using the seat heater.
  • Page 152: Front Seat Armrest

    Seats FRONT SEAT ARMREST REAR SEAT ARMREST (If Equipped) Equipped) E181222 Pull the strap located on the center E175382 seatback to access the armrest and Press the release control to move the front cupholders. seat armrest up or down. The cupholders are located inside the rear seat armrest.
  • Page 153: Universal Garage Door Opener

    Universal Garage Door Opener (If Equipped) HomeLink Wireless Control System WARNINGS Make sure that the garage door and security device are free from obstruction when you are programming. Do not program the system with the vehicle in the garage. Do not use the system with any garage door opener that does not have the safety stop and reverse E188211...
  • Page 154 Universal Garage Door Opener (If Equipped) If the indicator light flashes rapidly, press and hold for two seconds and release the programmed HomeLink button. Repeat the "press/hold/release" sequence up to three times to complete the programming process. If your device still does not operate, you must program your garage door.
  • Page 155 Universal Garage Door Opener (If Equipped) E188212 E188213 3. Press and hold the function button you Press and hold the outer two function want to program for 2 seconds, then buttons simultaneously for release. Repeat this step. Depending approximately 10 seconds until the on your brand of garage door opener, indicator light above the buttons you may need to repeat this sequence...
  • Page 156 Universal Garage Door Opener (If Equipped) FCC and RSS-210 Industry Canada Compliance This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired...
  • Page 157: Auxiliary Power Points

    Auxiliary Power Points 12 Volt DC Power Point Locations Power points may be in the following WARNING locations: Do not plug optional electrical • On the instrument panel. accessories into the cigar lighter socket (if equipped). Improper use • In the front of the center console. of the lighter can cause damage not •...
  • Page 158 Auxiliary Power Points When the indicator light, located on the • Measuring devices which process power outlet, is: precise data, for example medical equipment or measuring equipment. • On and the light is solid — the power outlet is available or the plugged in •...
  • Page 159: Storage Compartments

    Storage Compartments CENTER CONSOLE (If Equipped) Stow items in the cup holder carefully as items may become loose during hard braking, acceleration or crashes, including hot drinks which may spill. In vehicles with a 40-20-40 split-bench seat, the cup holders are inside of the folding console.
  • Page 160: Overhead Console

    Storage Compartments OVERHEAD CONSOLE (If Equipped) E75193 Press near the rear edge of the door to open it. F-150 (TFC) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Fourth Printing...
  • Page 161: Starting And Stopping The Engine

    Starting and Stopping the Engine GENERAL INFORMATION IGNITION SWITCH WARNINGS Extended idling at high engine speeds can produce very high temperatures in the engine and exhaust system, creating the risk of fire or other damage. Do not park, idle or drive your vehicle on dry grass or other dry ground cover.
  • Page 162: Starting A Gasoline Engine

    Starting and Stopping the Engine Ignition Modes Note: You can crank the engine for a total of 60 seconds (without the engine starting) before the starting system temporarily disables. The 60 seconds does not have to be all at once. For example, if you crank the engine three times for 20 seconds each time, without the engine starting, you reached the 60-second time limit.
  • Page 163: Starting And Stopping The Engine

    Starting and Stopping the Engine Vehicles with Keyless Start 2. If your vehicle is equipped with Type Two, make sure the buttons are facing Note: Do not touch the accelerator pedal. the rear of the vehicle and the key ring up.
  • Page 164 Starting and Stopping the Engine Automatic Engine Shutdown Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Stationary If your vehicle is equipped with a keyless ignition, it has a feature that automatically Vehicles with an Ignition Key shuts down the engine if it has been idling Move the transmission selector lever for an extended period.
  • Page 165: Engine Block Heater

    Starting and Stopping the Engine 3. Apply the parking brake. WARNINGS Do not use your heater with Vehicles with Keyless Start ungrounded electrical systems or two-pronged adapters. There is a risk Move the transmission selector lever of electrical shock. to position N and use the brakes to bring your vehicle to a safe stop.
  • Page 166: Using The Engine Block Heater

    Starting and Stopping the Engine • Make sure your vehicle is parked in a clean area, clear of combustibles. • Make sure the heater, heater cord and extension cord are firmly connected. • Check for heat anywhere in the electrical hookup once the system has been operating for approximately 30 minutes.
  • Page 167: Unique Driving Characteristics

    Unique Driving Characteristics • Your foot is on the brake pedal. AUTO-START-STOP (If Equipped) • The transmission is in drive (D) or Sport mode. The system helps reduce fuel consumption by automatically shutting off and restarting • The driver door is closed. the engine while stopped.
  • Page 168: Unique Driving Characteristics

    Unique Driving Characteristics Disabling Auto StartStop Automatic Engine Restart Any of the following conditions will result in an automatic restart of the engine: • You have removed your foot from the brake pedal. • You press the accelerator pedal. • You press the accelerator and the brake pedal at the same time.
  • Page 169: Fuel And Refueling

    Fuel and Refueling • Extinguish all smoking materials and SAFETY PRECAUTIONS any open flames before refueling your vehicle. WARNINGS • Automotive fuels can be harmful or Do not overfill the fuel tank. The fatal if swallowed. Fuel such as pressure in an overfilled tank may gasoline is highly toxic and if cause leakage and lead to fuel spray swallowed can cause death or...
  • Page 170: Fuel Quality

    Fuel and Refueling • Fuels containing metallic based FUEL QUALITY additives, including manganese-based compounds. Choosing the Right Fuel Without a Flex Fuel Vehicle (If Equipped) • Fuels containing the octane booster additive, methylcyclopentadienyl Use only UNLEADED gasoline or manganese tricarbonyl (MMT) UNLEADED gasoline blended with a •...
  • Page 171: Running Out Of Fuel

    Fuel and Refueling 3.5L V6 and 5.0L V8 Engines WARNINGS Do not try to pry open or push open We recommend regular unleaded gasoline the capless fuel system with foreign with a pump (R+M)/2 octane rating of 87. objects. This could damage the fuel Some stations offer fuels posted as regular system and its seal and cause injury to you with an octane rating below 87, particularly...
  • Page 172: Refueling

    Fuel and Refueling • Keep the fuel pump nozzle in contact REFUELING with the fuel container while filling. • Do not use a device that would hold WARNINGS the fuel pump handle in the fill position. Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel fire can cause severe injuries.
  • Page 173: Fuel Consumption

    Fuel and Refueling If this action corrects the problem, the message may not reset immediately. It may take several driving cycles for the message to turn off. A driving cycle consists of an engine start-up (after 4 or more hours with the engine off) followed by city or highway driving.
  • Page 174: Emission Control System

    Fuel and Refueling Calculating Fuel Economy • Fuel economy may decrease with lower temperatures. Do not measure fuel economy during the • Fuel economy may decrease when first 1,000 mi (1,600 km) of driving (this is driving short distances. your engine’s break-in period). A more •...
  • Page 175: Transmission

    Fuel and Refueling If you use parts other than Ford, Motorcraft When the service engine soon or Ford-authorized parts for maintenance indicator illuminates, the OBD-II replacements, or for service of system has detected a components affecting emission control, malfunction. Temporary malfunctions may...
  • Page 176: Transmission

    Fuel and Refueling Readiness for Drive on an expressway or highway for a Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) steady 15 minutes, followed by 20 minutes Testing of stop-and-go driving with at least four 30-second idle periods. Some state/provincial and local Allow the vehicle to sit for at least eight governments may have hours without starting the engine.
  • Page 177: Transmission

    Transmission AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARNINGS Always set the parking brake fully and latch the gearshift in park (P). Turn the ignition to the off position and remove the key whenever you leave your vehicle. Do not use the tow/haul feature when driving in icy or slippery conditions as the increased engine E184456 braking can cause the rear wheels to slide...
  • Page 178 Transmission Manual (M) with floor shifter The tow/haul feature: • Delays upshifts to reduce the frequency With the gearshift lever in manual (M), the of transmission shifting. driver can change gears up or down as desired. By moving the gearshift lever from •...
  • Page 179 Transmission Understanding your SelectShift The sport mode feature: Automatic transmission • Provides additional grade (engine) (If Equipped) braking and extends lower gear Your vehicle is equipped with a SelectShift operation to enhance performance for Automatic transmission gearshift lever. uphill climbs, hilly terrain or The SelectShift Automatic transmission mountainous areas.
  • Page 180: Brake-Shift Interlock

    Transmission All available gears will display with the current gear indicated. Press the – button again to lock out gears beginning with the highest gear. Example: press the – button twice to lock out 6th and 5th gears. Only the available gears will display and the transmission will automatically shift between the available gears.
  • Page 181 Transmission 6. Remove the three fasteners under the WARNINGS column that secure the lower shroud If you fully release the parking brake half to the column. and the brake warning lamp remains illuminated, the brakes may not be working properly. See your authorized dealer.
  • Page 182 Transmission 2. Remove the rubber mat between the 6. Apply brake pedal, start your vehicle, shifter and cup holder. Using a and release the parking brake. See your screwdriver (or similar tool), carefully authorized dealer as soon as possible pry up the access panel from the if this procedure is used.
  • Page 183: Four-Wheel Drive

    Four-Wheel Drive (If Equipped) 4X4 HIGH USING FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE Continuously illuminates when WARNING 4H is selected. E181779 For important information regarding safe operation of this type of vehicle, 4X4 LOW see General Information in the Wheels and Tires chapter. Continuously illuminates when 4L is selected.
  • Page 184: Using The 2-Speed Automatic 4Wd

    Four-Wheel Drive (If Equipped) 4L (4X4 LOW) The information display will display a message indicating a 4X4 shift is in Uses extra gearing to provide maximum progress. The information display will then power to all four wheels at reduced display the system mode selected. If any speeds.
  • Page 185 Four-Wheel Drive (If Equipped) 2H (4X2) You can move the control from 2H to 4A or 4H at a stop or while driving. The For general on-road driving, this mode information display may display a message provides optimal smoothness and fuel indicating a 4X4 shift is in progress.
  • Page 186 Four-Wheel Drive (If Equipped) How Your Vehicle Differs From Driving Off-Road With Truck and Other Vehicles Utility Vehicles Note: On some models, the initial shift from WARNING two-wheel drive to four-wheel drive while Vehicles with a higher center of your vehicle is moving can cause some gravity such as utility and four-wheel momentary clunk and ratcheting sounds.
  • Page 187 Four-Wheel Drive (If Equipped) Four-wheel drive (when you select a 4WD Emergency Maneuvers mode) uses all four wheels to power your In an unavoidable emergency situation vehicle. This increases traction, enabling where a sudden sharp turn must be made, you to drive over terrain and road remember to avoid over-driving your conditions that a conventional two-wheel vehicle (i.e.
  • Page 188: Rear Axle

    Four-Wheel Drive (If Equipped) Mud and Water Note: Avoid turning on steep slopes or hills. A danger lies in losing traction, slipping sideways and possible vehicle roll over. Whenever driving on a hill, determine Be cautious of sudden changes in vehicle beforehand the route you will use.
  • Page 189 Four-Wheel Drive (If Equipped) If your vehicle has anti-lock brakes, apply Make sure you allow sufficient distance the brakes steadily. Do not pump the between you and other vehicles for brakes. stopping. Drive slower than usual and consider using one of the lower gears. In Driving on Snow and Ice emergency stopping situations, apply the brake steadily.
  • Page 190 Four-Wheel Drive (If Equipped) On some four-wheel drive vehicles, when the transfer case is in the neutral (N) position, the engine and transmission disconnect from the rest of the driveline. Therefore, your vehicle is free to roll even if the automatic transmission is in park (P) or the manual transmission is in gear.
  • Page 191: Rear Axle

    Rear Axle • In 4L (4X4 low), the electronic locking ELECTRONIC LOCKING differential will automatically DIFFERENTIAL (If Equipped) disengage at speeds above 62 mph (100 km/h) and will automatically Note: The electronic locking differential is reengage at speeds below 56 mph for off-road use only and is not for use on (90 km/h).
  • Page 192 • The system has malfunctioned and is accompanied by CHECK LOCKING DIFFERENTIAL in the information display. See your authorized Ford dealer for assistance. F-150 (TFC) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Fourth Printing...
  • Page 193: Brakes

    Brakes Anti-lock Brake System GENERAL INFORMATION This system helps you maintain steering Note: Occasional brake noise is normal. If control during emergency stops by keeping a metal-to-metal, continuous grinding or the brakes from locking. continuous squeal sound is present, the This lamp momentarily brake linings may be worn-out.
  • Page 194: Electric Parking Brake

    Brakes To set the parking brake, press the parking Note: You may notice various noises when brake pedal down to its fullest extent. The you apply and release the electric parking brake warning lamp in the instrument brake. This is normal and no cause for cluster will illuminate and remains concern.
  • Page 195: Releasing The Electric Parking Brake

    Brakes Applying the Electric Parking You can release the electric parking brake Brake When the Vehicle is Moving either manually by pressing the switch or automatically. WARNINGS Manual Release Applying the electric parking brake while moving will result in use of the WARNING anti-lock braking system.
  • Page 196: Hill Start Assist

    Brakes Automatic Release - Drive Away WARNINGS Release You must remain in your vehicle when the system turns on. At all Your vehicle will automatically release the times, you are responsible for parking brake if: controlling your vehicle, supervising the •...
  • Page 197 Brakes 2. If the sensors detect that your vehicle is on a slope, the system activates automatically. 3. When you remove your foot from the brake pedal, your vehicle remains on the slope without rolling away for about two to three seconds. This hold time automatically extends if you are in the process of driving off.
  • Page 198: Traction Control

    Traction Control System Indicator Lights and PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION Messages The traction control system helps avoid WARNING drive wheel spin and loss of traction. If a failure has been detected within If your vehicle begins to slide, the system the traction control system, the applies the brakes to individual wheels stability control light will illuminate and, when needed, reduces engine power...
  • Page 199: Stability Control

    Stability Control If a driving condition activates either the PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION stability control or the traction control system you may experience the following WARNINGS conditions: Vehicle modifications involving • The stability and traction control light braking system, aftermarket roof flashes.
  • Page 200: Using Stability Control

    Stability Control skidding off its intended route. Vehicle with stability control maintaining control on a slippery surface. USING STABILITY CONTROL AdvanceTrac with Roll Stability Control (RSC The system automatically turns on each time you switch the ignition on. You can switch the electronic stability control systems off.
  • Page 201: Stability Control

    Stability Control AdvanceTrac with RSC Features Double press Illuminated Enabled Enabled with Enabled with higher threshold higher threshold target target Button pressed Not illuminated Enabled Enabled Enabled again after deactivation Transfer case Illuminated Disabled Disabled Disabled switched to 4WD Low F-150 (TFC) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Fourth Printing...
  • Page 202: Terrain Response

    Terrain Response (If Equipped) PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION USING HILL DESCENT CONTROL WARNINGS Press and release the hill Hill descent control cannot control descent button located on the descent in all surface conditions and instrument panel. A light in the circumstances, such as ice or E163957 cluster will illuminate and a chime will extremely steep grades.
  • Page 203 Terrain Response (If Equipped) • At speeds above 40 mph (64 km/h): When the Hill Descent Control switch is pressed, the Hill Descent Control system is disabled, the indicator light in the cluster does not illuminate and a message does not display in the information display.
  • Page 204: Parking Aids

    Parking Aids Note: If your vehicle is equipped with PARKING AID (If Equipped) MyKey™, it is possible to prevent turning the sensing system off. See MyKey (page WARNINGS 57). To help avoid personal injury, please Note: If your vehicle is equipped with a read and understand the limitations trailer tow package and a trailer is of the system as contained in this...
  • Page 205: Active Park Assist

    Parking Aids continuously. If a stationary or receding The system provides obstacle distance object is detected farther than 12 in indication through the center stack display (30 cm) from the side your vehicle, the (if equipped). The distance indication will tone sounds for only three seconds.
  • Page 206: Parking Aids

    Parking Aids The system may not function correctly if • A foreign object damages or obstructs something passes between the front the sensors. bumper and the parking space (a • The correct tire size is not in use on your pedestrian or cyclist) or if the edge of the vehicle (for example, a mini-spare tire).
  • Page 207: Deactivating The Park Assist Feature

    Parking Aids Note: Active park assist may not detect Note: If driven above approximately 22 mph vehicles with overhanging loads (a bus or a (35 km/h), the touchscreen shows a truck), street furniture such as benches and message to alert you to reduce your vehicle fire hydrants and other items.
  • Page 208: Troubleshooting The System

    Parking Aids Certain vehicle conditions can also If a problem occurs with the system, a deactivate the system, such as: warning message displays, followed by a tone. Occasional system messages may • Traction control has activated on a occur in normal operation. For recurring or slippery or loose surface.
  • Page 209: Rear View Camera

    Parking Aids The system does not position the vehicle where I want in the space You pulled your vehicle too far past the parking space. The system performs best when you drive the same distance past the parking space. The tires may not be installed or maintained correctly (not inflated correctly, improper size, or of different sizes).
  • Page 210: Using The Rear View Camera System

    Parking Aids The camera is located on the tailgate The camera may not operate correctly handle. under the following conditions: • Nighttime or dark areas if the reverse Using the Rear View Camera lamps are not operating. System • Mud, water or debris obstructs the The rear view camera system displays camera's view.
  • Page 211 Parking Aids The fixed and active guidelines fade in and out depending on the steering wheel position. The active guidelines do not show when the steering wheel position is straight. Always use caution while reversing. Objects in the red zone are closest to your vehicle and objects in the green zone are farther away.
  • Page 212: 360 Degree Camera

    Parking Aids Enhanced Park Aids When shifting the transmission out of reverse (R) and into any gear other than Selectable settings for this feature are ON park (P), the camera image remains in the and OFF. display until your vehicle speed reaches The system uses red, yellow and green 6 mph (10 km/h).
  • Page 213: Camera Views

    Parking Aids The 360 degree camera system • Rear 360 + Normal: Contains the button is located on the normal rear camera view next to a 360 E183663 instrument panel and allows you degree camera view. This view can be to toggle through different camera views.
  • Page 214: Side Camera

    Parking Aids Note: Use caution when using the 360 view while any of the doors are ajar. If a door is ajar, the camera will be out of position and the video image may be incorrect. E184044 The front video camera, located in the grille, provides a video image of the area in front of your vehicle.
  • Page 215: Cruise Control

    Cruise Control (If Equipped) PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION Cruise control lets you maintain a set speed without keeping your foot on the accelerator pedal. You can use cruise control when your vehicle speed is greater than 20 mph (30 km/h). USING CRUISE CONTROL WARNINGS Do not use cruise control on winding roads, in heavy traffic or, when the...
  • Page 216: Using Adaptive Cruise Control

    Cruise Control (If Equipped) Changing the Set Speed WARNINGS Adaptive cruise control is not a crash Note: If you accelerate by pressing the warning or avoidance system. accelerator pedal, the set speed will not change. When you release the accelerator Adaptive cruise control does not pedal, your vehicle returns to the speed that detect stationary or slow moving...
  • Page 217: Cruise Control

    Cruise Control (If Equipped) Switching the System On 5. A lead vehicle graphic illuminates if the system detects a vehicle in front of you. Press and release ON. Note: When adaptive cruise control is The information display shows active, the speedometer may vary slightly the grey indicator light.
  • Page 218: Setting The Gap Distance

    Cruise Control (If Equipped) The system applies the brakes to slow the vehicle to maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front. The system applies only limited maximum braking. Press the brake pedal to override the system. If the system predicts that its maximum braking level is insufficient, an audible warning sounds while the system continues to brake.
  • Page 219 Cruise Control (If Equipped) Adaptive cruise control distance-between-vehicle settings Set speed Graphic display, Time gap, Distance gap Dynamic beha- bars indicated seconds vior mph ( km/h) yd (m) between vehicles 62 (100) 31 (28) Sport. 62 (100) 43 (39) Normal. 62 (100) 55 (50) Normal.
  • Page 220: Low Speed Automatic Cancellation

    Cruise Control (If Equipped) Low Speed Automatic The radar sensor has a limited field of Cancellation vision. It may not detect vehicles at all or detect a vehicle later than expected in The system does not function at vehicle some situations. The lead vehicle graphic speeds below 12.4 mph (20 km/h).
  • Page 221 Cruise Control (If Equipped) In these cases the system may brake late WARNINGS or unexpectedly. Stay alert and take action Do not use adaptive cruise control when necessary. while you have a snow plow blade installed. If something hits the front end of your vehicle or damage occurs, the Do not use tire sizes other than those radar-sensing zone may change.
  • Page 222: Switching To Normal Cruise Control

    Cruise Control (If Equipped) Cause Action The surface of the radar in the grille is dirty Clean the grille surface in front of the radar or obstructed in some way. or remove the object causing the obstruc- tion. The surface of the radar in the grille is clean Wait a short time.
  • Page 223: Driving Aids

    Driving Aids System Warnings DRIVER ALERT (If Equipped) Note: Note: The system will not issue WARNING warnings below approximately 40 mph (64 km/h). The driver alert system is designed to aid you. It is not intended to The warning system is in two stages. At replace your attention and judgment.
  • Page 224: Driving Aids

    Driving Aids Note: When Aid mode is on and the system detects no steering activity for a short period, the system will alert you to put your hands on the steering wheel. The system may detect a light grip or touch on the steering wheel as hands off driving.
  • Page 225 Driving Aids Note: The overhead vehicle graphic may still be displayed if adaptive cruise control is enabled. While the system is on, the color of the lane markings will change to indicate the system status. Gray: Indicates that the system is temporarily unable to provide a warning or intervention on the indicated side(s).
  • Page 226 Driving Aids Troubleshooting Why is the feature not available (line markings are gray) when I can see the lane markings on the road? Vehicle speed is outside the operational range of the feature Sun is shining directly into the camera lens Quick intentional lane change Staying too close to the lane marking Driving at high speeds in curves...
  • Page 227: Blind Spot Information System

    Driving Aids Why does the vehicle not come back into the middle of the lane always, as expected, in the Aid or Aid + Alert mode? Heavy uneven loading of the vehicle or improper tire inflation pressure If the tires have been exchanged (including snow tires), or the suspension has been modified Vehicle accessories such as snow plows or trailers The Blind Spot Information System is...
  • Page 228 Driving Aids For manual transmissions, the Blind Spot Information System is on for all gears except the reverse (R). Note: The Blind Spot Information System does not function in reverse (R) or park (P). System Lights and Messages E142442 The Blind Spot Information System illuminates an amber alert indicator in the outside mirror on the side of your vehicle the approaching vehicle is coming from.
  • Page 229: Cross Traffic Alert

    Driving Aids Switching the System Off and On If the system detects a degraded performance condition, a message warning You can temporarily switch the Blind Spot of a blocked sensor will appear in the Information System off in the information information display.
  • Page 230 Driving Aids Cross Traffic Alert is designed to detect fully obstructed. Reversing slowly helps vehicles that approach with a speed up to increase the coverage area and 37 mph (60 km/h). Coverage decreases effectiveness. when the sensors are partially, mostly or E142440 In this first example, the left sensor is only partially obstructed;...
  • Page 231: System Limitations

    Driving Aids Zone coverage also decreases when parking at shallow angles. Here, the left sensor is mostly obstructed; zone coverage on that side is severely limited. System Lights, Messages and Audible Alerts E142442 The Cross Traffic Alert illuminates an amber alert indicator in the outside mirror on the side of your vehicle the approaching vehicle is coming from.
  • Page 232: False Alerts

    Driving Aids The following are other situations that may Note: The Cross Traffic Alert switches on limit the Cross Traffic Alert performance: whenever the ignition is switched on and ready to provide appropriate alerts when • Adjacently parked vehicles or objects the transmission is in reverse (R).
  • Page 233: Collision Warning System

    Driving Aids Extreme continuous steering may increase COLLISION WARNING SYSTEM the effort required for you to steer your (If Equipped) vehicle. This increased effort prevents overheating and permanent damage to Principle Of Operation the steering system. You do not lose the (If Equipped) ability to steer your vehicle manually.
  • Page 234 Driving Aids Note: It is recommended that you turn the collision warning system off if a snow plow or similar object is installed in such a way that it may block the radar sensor. Your vehicle will remember the selected setting across key cycles.
  • Page 235 Driving Aids Cause Action The radar sensor cover in the grille is dirty Clean the radar sensor cover or remove the or obstructed obstruction The surface of the radar sensor cover is Wait a short time. The radar may take clean but the message remains in the several minutes to reset after you remove display...
  • Page 236: Load Carrying

    Load Carrying the following terms for LOAD LIMIT determining your vehicle’s weight Vehicle Loading - with and ratings, with or without a trailer, without a Trailer from the vehicle’s Tire Label or Safety Compliance Certification This section will guide you in the Label: proper loading of your vehicle, Base Curb Weight - is the weight...
  • Page 237: Load Carrying

    Load Carrying Example only: WARNING The appropriate loading capacity of your vehicle can be limited either by volume capacity (how much space is available) or by payload capacity (how much weight the vehicle should carry). Once you have reached the maximum payload of your vehicle, do not add more cargo, even if there is space E210944...
  • Page 238 Load Carrying Cargo Weight - includes all Certification Label. The label shall weight added to the Base Curb be affixed to either the door hinge Weight, including cargo and pillar, door-latch post, or the door optional equipment. When towing, edge that meets the door-latch trailer tongue load or king pin post, next to the driver seating weight is also part of cargo weight.
  • Page 239 Load Carrying Example only: E198828 WARNING Exceeding the Safety Compliance Certification Label vehicle weight rating limits could result in substandard vehicle handling or performance, engine, transmission and/or structural damage, serious damage to the vehicle, loss of control and personal injury. E143819 F-150 (TFC) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Fourth Printing...
  • Page 240 Load Carrying GCW (Gross Combined Weight) Tongue Load or Fifth Wheel - is the Gross Vehicle Weight plus King Pin Weight - refers to the the weight of the fully loaded amount of the weight that a trailer trailer. pushes down on a trailer hitch. GCWR (Gross Combined Examples: For a 5000 pound Weight Rating) - is the maximum...
  • Page 241 Load Carrying 1. Locate the statement "The *Suppose your vehicle has a combined weight of occupants 1400-pound (635-kilogram) cargo and cargo should never exceed and luggage capacity. You decide XXX kg or XXX lb." on your to go golfing. Is there enough load vehicle’s placard.
  • Page 242: Tailgate

    Load Carrying be: 635 kilograms - (2 x 99 Special Loading Instructions kilograms) - (12 x 45 kilograms) = for Owners of Pick-up Trucks 635 - 198 - 540 = -103 kilograms. and Utility-type Vehicles You will need to reduce the load WARNING weight by at least 240 pounds (104 kilograms).
  • Page 243 Load Carrying Insert the ignition key into the tailgate lock. The electronic tailgate release will not Turn it clockwise to lock the tailgate. Turn operate when: it counterclockwise to unlock the tailgate. • The battery voltage is below the minimum operating voltage. Remote Control Tailgate Lock (If •...
  • Page 244: Tailgate Removal

    Load Carrying Tailgate Removal WARNING Always properly secure cargo to prevent shifting cargo or cargo falling from vehicle, which could result in compromised vehicle stability and serious personal injury to vehicle occupants or others. You can remove the tailgate for more loading room.
  • Page 245 Load Carrying Opening the Step Replace the slip resistance tape or grab handle molding if it appears worn or Note: Make sure to close and fully latch the damaged. step before moving your vehicle. Never drive with the step or grab handle open. Closing the Step Lower the tailgate.
  • Page 246: Towing

    Load Carrying Deploying the Step Note: Do not keep the bed extender in the tailgate mode when you are not using it for restraining cargo. Always keep the bed extender in the grocery mode or the stowed position with the tailgate closed. Tailgate Mode E167268 Push down on the button with your foot.
  • Page 247 Load Carrying 5. Make sure to insert the latch rod into the tailgate hole. Make sure to engage both sides of the locking pins into their holes in the pick-up box. Reverse the steps to store the bed extender. Grocery Mode E163097 3.
  • Page 248 Load Carrying Installing Locking BoxLink Cleats E184885 A. 275 lb (1,223 N) maximum force E189558 between directly opposed cleats. Insert the key into lock and turn B. 600 lb (2,669 N) maximum force clockwise to unlock. between diagonally opposed cleats. 2.
  • Page 249 Load Carrying WARNINGS Be sure the ramp is installed correctly when loading and unloading equipment on and off the ramp. Do not step or sit on the ramp when it is in the stowed position. Install the ramp only within the prescribed ramp angles.
  • Page 250: Towing

    Load Carrying E194391 5. Place the ramp into the ramp holder. 6. Install the cam bolts and close the cam lever arms. Attach the front and rear cables. Installing the Ramp Holder E194383 6. Pull the location pin outward and extend the ramp until the pin is seated in the usage position, then set the ramp on even ground.
  • Page 251 Load Carrying E194388 2. Slide the ramp holder studs upwards into the installed position. 3. Tighten the ramp holder nut. Note: The nut should be on the upper stud. F-150 (TFC) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Fourth Printing...
  • Page 252: Towing

    Towing Load Placement TOWING A TRAILER To help minimize how trailer WARNINGS movement affects your vehicle Do not exceed the GVWR or when driving: the GAWR specified on the • Load the heaviest items closest certification label. to the trailer floor. Towing trailers beyond the •...
  • Page 253: Trailer Sway Control

    Turning off trailer sway control increases the risk of loss of vehicle Note: Do not exceed a trailer control, serious injury or death. Ford weight of 5,100 lb (2,313 kg) if your does not recommend disabling this feature vehicle is not equipped with a...
  • Page 254 Towing Note: For high altitude operation, Your vehicle may tow a trailer reduce the gross combined weight provided the maximum trailer by 2% per 1,000 ft (305 m) starting weight is less than or equal to the at the 1,000 ft (305 m) elevation maximum trailer weight listed for point.
  • Page 255 Towing Driveline – 4x2 Cab – wheel- Engine Axle ratio Maximum base (inches) 2, 3 GCWR 3.73 12100 lb (5488 3.31 12300 lb (5579 3.73 13100 lb (5942 2.7L GTDI 3.73 13300 lb (6032 3.31 13900 lb (6305 3.55 14900 lb (6758 5.0L TiVCT 3.73 16000 lb (7257...
  • Page 256 Towing Driveline – 4x2 Cab – wheel- Engine Axle ratio Maximum base (inches) 2, 3 GCWR 3.73 13100 lb (5942 3.73 13300 lb (6032 3.31 14200 lb (6441 5.0L TiVCT 3.55 15200 lb (6895 3.15 15800 lb (7167 3.5L GTDI 3.55 17100 lb (7756 3.31...
  • Page 257 Towing Driveline – 4x2 Cab – wheel- Engine Axle ratio Maximum base (inches) 2, 3 GCWR 3.55 17100 lb (7756 3.73 17100 lb (7756 6, 7 3.5L TiVCT 3.73 12200 lb (5534 3.31 12600 lb (5715 3.73 13100 lb (5942 2.7L GTDI 3.73 13100 lb (5942...
  • Page 258 Towing Driveline – 4x2 Cab – wheel- Engine Axle ratio Maximum base (inches) 2, 3 GCWR 3.31 14200 lb (6441 3.55 15200 lb (6895 5.0L TiVCT 3.73 16200 lb (7348 3.15 15900 lb (7212 3.55 17100 lb (7756 3.5L GTDI 3.73 17100 lb (7756 6, 7...
  • Page 259 Towing Driveline – 4x4 Cab – wheel- Engine Axle ratio Maximum base (inches) 2, 3 GCWR 3.73 12200 lb (5534 3.5L TiVCT 3.55 12500 lb (5670 2.7L GTDI Regular cab – 3.73 13300 lb (6032 3.31, 3.55 13200 lb (5987 5.0L TiVCT 3.73 14600 lb (6622...
  • Page 260 Towing Driveline – 4x4 Cab – wheel- Engine Axle ratio Maximum base (inches) 2, 3 GCWR 3.55 15800 lb (7167 3.55 17100 lb (7756 3.73 17000 lb (7711 5, 6 3.73 12200 lb (5534 3.5L TiVCT 3.55 12700 lb (5761 3.73 13300 lb (6032 2.7L GTDI...
  • Page 261 Towing Driveline – 4x4 Cab – wheel- Engine Axle ratio Maximum base (inches) 2, 3 GCWR 3.31 14300 lb (6486 3.55 14500 lb (6577 5.0L TiVCT 3.73 16200 lb (7348 3.73 16200 lb (7348 Super Cab – 163 3.31 16200 lb (7348 3.55 16200 lb (7348 3.5L GTDI...
  • Page 262 Towing Driveline – 4x4 Cab – wheel- Engine Axle ratio Maximum base (inches) 2, 3 GCWR 3.55 14400 lb (6532 3.73 16200 lb (7348 3.31 16100 lb (7303 3.55 16100 lb (7303 3.5L GTDI 3.55 16900 lb (7666 3.31 14300 lb (6486 3.55 14500 lb (6577 5.0L TiVCT...
  • Page 263 Towing Driveline – 4x4 Cab – wheel- Engine Axle ratio Maximum base (inches) 2, 3 GCWR 3.55 17100 lb (7756 3.73 17000 lb (7711 5, 6 Do not exceed a trailer weight of 5100 pounds (2313 kilograms) unless the vehicle is equipped with the Heavy Duty Trailer Tow package or the MAX Trailer Tow package.
  • Page 264: Essential Towing Checks

    Towing Trailer Towing Connector ESSENTIAL TOWING CHECKS Follow these guidelines for safe towing: • Do not tow a trailer until you drive your vehicle at least 1000 miles (1600 kilometers). • Consult your local motor vehicle laws for towing a trailer. •...
  • Page 265: Safety Chains

    Towing 5. Install and adjust the tension in the Color Function weight-distributing bars so that the height of your vehicle's front wheel Orange Battery (+) opening on the fender is approximately Brown Running lights a quarter the way down from H2, toward H1.
  • Page 266 0.5 increments. You can increase the gain setting to 10.0 (maximum trailer WARNING braking) or decrease it to 0 (no trailer The Ford trailer brake controller has braking). The gain setting displays in the been verified to be compatible with message center.
  • Page 267 Towing • Trailer Connected: Displays when the Procedure for Setting Trailer Brake system senses a correct trailer wiring Controller Mode connection (a trailer with electric trailer Select the correct option using the brakes) during a given ignition cycle. information display. Choose electric for •...
  • Page 268 However, your Ford warranty does not cover • Only use the manual control lever for this diagnosis if the fault is with the trailer.
  • Page 269: Before Towing A Trailer

    • The trailer brake controller is only a When Towing a Trailer factory-installed or dealer-installed item. Ford is not responsible for • Do not drive faster than 70 mph (113 km/h) during the first 500 miles (800 warranty or performance of the kilometers).
  • Page 270 Towing • Shift to a lower gear when driving down Your vehicle may be equipped with a a long or steep hill. Do not apply the temporary or conventional spare tire. A brakes continuously, as they may "temporary" spare tire is different in size overheat and become less effective.
  • Page 271: Towing Points

    Towing • Use a damper device such as a tarp, TOWING POINTS heavy blanket or piece of carpet draped over the recovery strap to help WARNINGS absorb the energy in the event the Using recovery hooks is dangerous strap breaks. and should only be done by a person •...
  • Page 272: Transporting The Vehicle

    Transmission (page 174). dollies or flatbed equipment to tow your • Maximum speed is 35 mph (56 km/h). vehicle. Do not tow with a slingbelt. Ford Motor Company has not approved a • Maximum distance is 50 mi (80 km).
  • Page 273 Towing Follow these guidelines if you have a need Note: If completed successfully, the for recreational towing, such as towing information display shows NEUTRAL TOW your vehicle behind a motorhome. We LEAVE IN N or NEUTRAL TOW ENABLED designed these guidelines to prevent LEAVE TRANSMISSION IN NEUTRAL.
  • Page 274 Towing 6. Release the parking brake, start the WARNINGS engine, and shift the transmission to Failing to put the transfer case in its position D to make sure the transfer neutral position will damage vehicle case is out of position N. components.
  • Page 275: Driving Hints

    Driving Hints Avoid these actions; they reduce your fuel BREAKING-IN economy: You need to break in new tires for • Sudden accelerations or hard approximately 300 miles (480 accelerations. kilometers). During this time, your vehicle • Revving the engine before turning it off. may exhibit some unusual driving •...
  • Page 276: Driving Through Water

    Driving Hints • Transmissions give their best fuel • Lightly press the brake pedal to dry the economy when operated in the top brakes and to check that they work. cruise gear and with steady pressure • Check that the horn works. on the gas pedal.
  • Page 277: Snowplowing

    Weight limits and guidelines for selecting replacement. and installing the snowplow are in the Ford Truck Body Builders Layout Book, Always make sure that objects snowplow section, found at cannot fall into the driver foot well www.fleet.ford.com/truckbbas.
  • Page 278: Driving Hints

    (SRS) or its fuses. ignition. The snowplow button is no longer Contact a Ford or Lincoln dealer. illuminated and features are turned on. F-150 (TFC) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Fourth Printing...
  • Page 279 A Ford wiring kit is available to relocate the Outside Air Temperature sensor to the plow blade frame to provide more accurate outside air temperature readings.
  • Page 280: Roadside Emergencies

    • Towing — independent service contractors, if not prohibited by state, Canadian customers who require roadside local or municipal law, shall tow Ford assistance, call 1-800-665-2006. eligible vehicles to an authorized dealer within 35 mi (56 km) of the Vehicles Sold in Canada: Using...
  • Page 281: Hazard Warning Flashers

    Ford Motor Company recommends necessary. The program covers a tow to that the fuel system be inspected by an the dock or rail terminal and also to the authorized dealer after any collision.
  • Page 282: Jump Starting The Vehicle

    Roadside Emergencies For vehicles equipped with a push button WARNINGS start system: Keep batteries out of reach of Press the START/STOP button to children. Batteries contain sulfuric switch off the ignition. acid. Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Shield your eyes when working 2.
  • Page 283: Roadside Emergencies

    Roadside Emergencies 2. Connect the other end of the positive WARNINGS (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal Do not attach the end of the positive of the booster vehicle battery. cable to the studs or L-shaped eyelet 3. Connect the negative (-) cable to the located above the positive (+) negative (-) terminal of the booster terminal of your vehicle’s battery.
  • Page 284: Post-Crash Alert System

    Roadside Emergencies POST-CRASH ALERT SYSTEM The system flashes the direction indicators and sounds the horn (intermittently) in the event of a serious impact that deploys an airbag (front, side, side curtain or Safety Canopy) or the safety belt pretensioners. The horn and indicators will turn off when: •...
  • Page 285: Customer Assistance

    Mailing address perform a repair after taking your vehicle to the authorized dealer. Repairs will be Customer Relationship Centre made using Ford or Motorcraft® parts, or Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited remanufactured or other parts that are P.O. Box 2000 authorized by Ford.
  • Page 286: In California (U.s. Only)

    In some states within the United States, conform the vehicle to its applicable you must directly notify Ford in writing express warranties if, within the first 18 before pursuing remedies under your months of ownership of a new vehicle or...
  • Page 287: The Better Business Bureau (Bbb) Auto Line Program (U.s. Only)

    BBB AUTO LINE During mediation, a representative of the 3033 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 600 BBB will contact both you and Ford Motor Arlington, Virginia 22201 Company to explore options for settlement of the claim. If an agreement is not reached...
  • Page 288: Utilizing The Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)

    Before exporting your vehicle to a foreign Canadian dealers. In those cases where country, contact the appropriate foreign you continue to feel that the efforts by Ford embassy or consulate. These officials can of Canada and the authorized dealer to...
  • Page 289: Ordering Additional Owner's Literature

    U.S. Virgin Islands, please feel free to call identification number (VIN) and new our Toll-Free Number: (800) 841-FORD address with Ford Motor Company Export (3673). Operations & Global Growth Initiatives by emailing expcac@ford.com. If your vehicle must be serviced while you...
  • Page 290: Reporting Safety Defects (U.s. Only)

    However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or Ford Motor Company. F-150 (TFC) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Fourth Printing...
  • Page 291 Customer Assistance Transport Canada Contact Information Website www.tc.gc.ca/eng/motorvehiclesafety/safevehicles-defectinvestigations- index-76.htm (English) Website www.tc.gc.ca/fra/securiteautomobile/VehiculesSecuritaires-Enquetes- index-76.htm (French) Phone 1–800–333–0510 Ford of Canada Contact Information Website www.ford.ca Phone 1–800–565-3673 F-150 (TFC) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Fourth Printing...
  • Page 292: Fuses

    Fuses The power distribution box is located in FUSE SPECIFICATION CHART the engine compartment. It has high-current fuses that protect your Power Distribution Box vehicle's main electrical systems from overloads. WARNINGS Always disconnect the battery before If you disconnect and reconnect the servicing high current fuses.
  • Page 293 Fuses Fuse or relay number Fuse amp rating Protected components — Telescoping side-view mirror. 40A* Rear window defroster. — Not used. — Not used. — Telescoping side-view mirror. — Not used. — Not used. 60A* Automatic brake system motor. 50A* Body control module 1.
  • Page 294 Fuses Fuse or relay number Fuse amp rating Protected components — Not used. — Air conditioner clutch relay. — Not used. — Not used. 50A* Electric fan 3. 25A* Trailer tow park lamps. 20A* Trailer tow stop-turn relay fuse. 25A* Trailer tow lamps module.
  • Page 295 Fuses Fuse or relay number Fuse amp rating Protected components 40A* Body control module RP2 feed. 20A* Fuel pump. 30A* Right-hand EPB actuator. 30A* Left-hand EPB actuator. 30A* Starter. 40A* Blower motor. 30A* Brake control module. Automatic brake system valves. —...
  • Page 296 Fuses Fuse or relay number Fuse amp rating Protected components — Not used. — PDRG close relay. — Not used. — Not used. — Not used. — Not used. 10A* Trailer tow backup lamps. — Not used. 20A** Cigar lighter power point 1. 20A** Power point 2.
  • Page 297 Fuses Fuse or relay number Fuse amp rating Protected components — Not used. 10A** Anti-lock brakes. — Not used. 10A** Powertrain control module. 10A** 4x4 run/start. Adaptive cruise control. 10A** Transmission pump run-start. — Not used. 7.5A** Blind spot information system. Rear view camera.
  • Page 298 Fuses E145984 Fuse or relay number Fuse amp rating Protected components Demand lamp relay. Power seats relay. Glove box. Vanity lamps. Overhead console. Dome. Courtesy. Map lamps. 7.5A Memory module logic. Memory seat switches. Lumbar motor. Driver door lock motor. Trailer brake control.
  • Page 299 Fuses Fuse or relay number Fuse amp rating Protected components Not used (spare). Combined sensor module. 7.5A Climate head module. Smart datalink converter. 7.5A Cluster. SCCM. Brake. Smart datalink converter. Tailgate release. HUD. Ignition switch and passive-entry passive- start start stop switch. Key inhibit solenoid.
  • Page 300: Changing A Fuse

    Fuses Fuse or relay number Fuse amp rating Protected components Not used. Adjustable pedal switch and motor. Multi-function display. Global position system. Sync 1. Sync 2. Radio frequency receiver. Radio. Run-start relay. Restraints module. 360 camera module. Heated steering wheel module. Rear-view mirror.
  • Page 301: Maintenance

    Maintenance Working with the Engine On GENERAL INFORMATION WARNING Have your vehicle serviced regularly to help maintain its roadworthiness and resale To reduce the risk of vehicle damage value. There is a large network of and/or personal burn injuries, do not authorized dealers that are there to help start your engine with the air cleaner you with their professional servicing...
  • Page 302: Under Hood Overview - 2.7L Ecoboost

    Maintenance 3. Raise the hood until the lift cylinders hold it open. 4. To close, lower the hood and make sure that it is closed properly and fully latched. E190266 UNDER HOOD OVERVIEW - 2.7L ECOBOOST 2.7L EcoBoost E176046 F-150 (TFC) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Fourth Printing...
  • Page 303: Under Hood Overview - 3.5L Ecoboost

    Maintenance Power distribution box. See Fuses (page 289). Battery. See Changing the 12V Battery (page 309). Engine oil filler cap. See Engine Oil Check (page 303). Engine oil dipstick. See Engine Oil Dipstick (page 303). Brake fluid reservoir. See Brake Fluid Check (page 309). Air filter assembly.
  • Page 304: Under Hood Overview - 3.5L

    Maintenance Engine oil dipstick. See Engine Oil Dipstick (page 303). Brake fluid reservoir. See Brake Fluid Check (page 309). Engine coolant reservoir. See Engine Coolant Check (page 304). Air filter assembly. See Changing the Engine Air Filter (page 320). Power distribution box. See Fuses (page 289). UNDER HOOD OVERVIEW - 3.5L E176214 Power distribution box.
  • Page 305: Under Hood Overview - 5.0L

    Maintenance Engine coolant reservoir. See Engine Coolant Check (page 304). Windshield washer fluid reservoir. See Washer Fluid Check (page 309). UNDER HOOD OVERVIEW - 5.0L A E A F A A A H A A A G E166494 Windshield washer fluid reservoir. See Washer Fluid Check (page 309). Battery.
  • Page 306: Engine Oil Dipstick

    Maintenance 6. Wipe the dipstick clean. Insert the ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK dipstick fully, then remove it again. • If the oil level is between the lower and upper holes, the oil level is acceptable. DO NOT ADD OIL. • If the oil level is below the lower hole, add enough oil to raise the level within the lower and upper holes.
  • Page 307: Engine Coolant Check

    2. If the engine oil level is not within the Checking the Engine Coolant normal range, add engine oil that meets Ford specifications. See When the engine is cold, check the Capacities and Specifications (page concentration and level of the engine 361).
  • Page 308: Adding Engine Coolant

    Maintenance Adding Engine Coolant • Brine. • Any engine coolant mixed with alcohol Note: Do not use stop leak pellets, cooling or methanol antifreeze or coolant. system sealants or additives as they can cause damage to the engine cooling or Alcohol and other liquids can cause engine heating systems.
  • Page 309: Severe Climates

    Maintenance Severe Climates the service engine soon indicator will illuminate. If you drive in extremely cold climates: If the engine reaches a preset • It may be necessary to have an over-temperature condition, the engine authorized dealer increase the coolant automatically switches to alternating concentration above 50%.
  • Page 310 Maintenance You have limited engine power when in the At this time, you may notice your engine fail-safe mode, so drive your vehicle with coolant temperature gauge needle move caution. Your vehicle will not maintain toward the H and the POWER REDUCED high-speed operation and the engine will TO LOWER TEMP message may appear operate poorly.
  • Page 311: Automatic Transmission Fluid Check

    0.12 in (3 mm) from the bottom of the hole. 4. Add fluid through the filler hole. Use only fluid that meets Ford specifications. See Capacities and Specifications (page 361). F-150 (TFC) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Fourth Printing...
  • Page 312: Brake Fluid Check

    Only use a washer fluid that meets splashing of acid solution. In case of acid Ford specifications. See Capacities and contact with skin or eyes, flush Specifications (page 361). immediately with water for a minimum of...
  • Page 313 Maintenance Because your vehicle’s engine is WARNINGS electronically controlled by a computer, This vehicle may be fitted with more some control conditions are maintained than one battery. Removing the by power from the battery. When the battery cables from only one battery battery is disconnected or a new battery does not disconnect your vehicle electrical is installed, the engine must relearn its idle...
  • Page 314: Checking The Wiper Blades

    Maintenance Make sure that you dispose of old batteries Electrical Accessory Installation in an environmentally friendly way. Seek To make sure the battery management advice from your local authority about system works correctly, do not connect an recycling old batteries. electrical device ground connection If storing your vehicle for more than 30 directly to the battery negative post.
  • Page 315: Adjusting The Headlamps

    Maintenance 5. Install in the reverse order. Note: Make sure that the wiper blade locks into place. ADJUSTING THE HEADLAMPS Vertical Aim Adjustment The headlamps on your vehicle are properly aimed at the assembly plant. If your vehicle has been in an accident, contact an authorized dealer to check and E165804 realign your headlamps.
  • Page 316: Changing A Bulb

    Maintenance 2. Measure the height from the center of your headlamp (indicated by a 3.0 millimeter circle on the lens) to the ground and mark an 8 foot (2.4 meter) horizontal reference line on the vertical wall or screen at this height (a piece of masking tape works well).
  • Page 317: Lamp Assembly Condensation

    Maintenance Lamp Assembly Condensation Exterior lamps are vented to accommodate normal changes in pressure. Condensation can be a natural by-product of this design. When moist air enters the lamp assembly through the vents, there is a possibility that condensation can occur when the temperature is cold.
  • Page 318 Maintenance Replacing the Halogen High Beam, Low Beam and Direction Indicator Bulbs E183763 Make sure the headlamps are off. 2. For the high beam and low beam bulbs, remove the rubber cap to access the E183500 bulbs. Low beam headlamp bulb. 3.
  • Page 319: Replacing Side Marker Bulb

    Maintenance Replacing Side Marker Bulb Replacing LED Headlamp Bulbs Equipped) These lamps have LED bulbs. Contact an authorized dealer. Replacing LED Direction Indicator and Side Marker Bulbs (If Equipped) These lamps have LED bulbs. Contact an authorized dealer. Replacing Brake, Rear, Direction Indicator and Reverse Lamp Bulbs E183764 Make sure the headlamps are off.
  • Page 320 Maintenance E187290 E187289 3. Remove the bulb socket by rotating it Brake, rear and direction counterclockwise and pulling it out of indicator bulb. the lamp assembly. Reverse lamp bulb. 4. Pull the bulb straight out of the socket. Rotate the bulb socket 5.
  • Page 321: Bulb Specification Chart

    Maintenance 2. Twist the bulb socket counterclockwise BULB SPECIFICATION CHART and carefully pull to remove it from the lamp assembly. Replacement bulbs are specified in the chart below. Headlamp bulbs must be 3. Pull the bulb straight out of the socket. marked with an authorized D.O.T.
  • Page 322 Maintenance Interior Lamps Lamp Specification Power (Watt) Glove compartment lamp. Map lamp. Rear dome and courtesy lamps. Rear cargo box lamps. Note: LED lamps are not serviceable. See an authorized dealer if they fail. F-150 (TFC) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Fourth Printing...
  • Page 323: Changing The Engine Air Filter

    Maintenance CHANGING THE ENGINE AIR FILTER WARNING To reduce the risk of vehicle damage and personal burn injuries, do not start your engine with the air cleaner removed and do not remove it while the engine is running. Note: Failure to use the correct air filter element may result in severe engine damage.
  • Page 324: Vehicle Care

    Vehicle Care GENERAL INFORMATION CLEANING PRODUCTS Your Ford or Lincoln authorized dealer has For best results, use the following products many quality products available to clean or products of equivalent quality: your vehicle and protect its finishes. Materials Name Specification...
  • Page 325: Waxing

    Vehicle Care • Immediately remove fuel spillages, bird • Do not use water pressure higher than droppings, insect deposits and road tar. 2,000 psi (14,000 kPa). These may cause damage to your • Do not use water hotter than 179°F vehicle’s paintwork or trim over time.
  • Page 326: Cleaning The Engine

    Vehicle Care • Do not allow wax to come in contact • Never wash or rinse any ignition coil, with any non-body (low-gloss black) spark plug wire or spark plug well, or colored trim. The wax will discolor or the area in and around these locations. stain the parts over time.
  • Page 327: Cleaning The Interior

    Vehicle Care CLEANING THE INTERIOR CLEANING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND INSTRUMENT WARNINGS CLUSTER LENS Do not use cleaning solvents, bleach or dye on the vehicle’s safety belts, WARNING as these actions may weaken the Do not use chemical solvents or belt webbing.
  • Page 328: Cleaning Leather Seats

    Vehicle Care 2. Wipe the surface with a damp, clean, • Remove dust and loose dirt with a white cotton cloth. For more thorough vacuum cleaner. cleaning, use a mild soap and water • Clean and treat spills and stains as solution.
  • Page 329: Repairing Minor Paint Damage

    Vehicle Care Scratches Before repairing minor paint damage, use a cleaner such as Motorcraft Bug and Tar Because the leather in the seat comes Remover to remove particles such as bird from genuine steer hides, there may be droppings, tree sap, insect deposits, tar evidence of naturally occurring markings, spots, road salt and industrial fallout.
  • Page 330: Vehicle Storage

    Vehicle Care • Rinse thoroughly with a strong stream • Lubricate all hood, door and luggage of water when you have completed the compartment hinges and latches with cleaning process. a light grade oil. • To remove tar and grease, use •...
  • Page 331: Vehicle Care

    Vehicle Care Battery • Check tire pressures and set tire inflation per the Tire Label. • Check and recharge as necessary. Keep • Check brake pedal operation. Drive connections clean. your vehicle 15 ft (4.5 m) back and • If storing your vehicle for more than 30 forth to remove rust build-up.
  • Page 332: Wheels And Tires

    Wheels and Tires Utility vehicles and trucks handle GENERAL INFORMATION differently than passenger cars in the various driving conditions that are Notice to utility vehicle and truck encountered on streets, highways and owners off-road. Utility vehicles and trucks are not designed for cornering at speeds as high WARNINGS as passenger cars any more than low-slung...
  • Page 333 Wheels and Tires E168583 E145299 • Higher - to allow higher load carrying As a result of the above dimensional capacity and to allow it to travel over differences, Sport utility vehicles and rough terrain without getting hung up trucks often will have a higher center of or damaging underbody components.
  • Page 334: Tire Care

    U.S. Department of TIRE CARE Transportation Tire quality Information About Uniform grades: The U.S. Department of Tire Quality Grading Transportation requires Ford Motor Company to give you the following information about tire grades exactly as the government has written it. Treadwear...
  • Page 335 Wheels and Tires The traction grades, from highest Federal Motor Vehicle Safety to lowest are AA, A, B, and C. The Standard No. 139. Grades B and A grades represent the tire’s ability represent higher levels of to stop on wet pavement as performance on the laboratory measured under controlled test wheel than the minimum...
  • Page 336 Wheels and Tires *kPa: Kilopascal, a metric unit of Information Contained on the air pressure. Tire Sidewall *PSI: Pounds per square inch, a Both United States and Canada standard unit of air pressure. Federal regulations require tire manufacturers to place *Cold tire pressure: The tire standardized information on the pressure when the vehicle has...
  • Page 337 Wheels and Tires A. P: Indicates a tire, designated G. H: Indicates the tire's speed by the Tire and Rim Association, rating. The speed rating denotes that may be used for service on the speed at which a tire is cars, sport utility vehicles, designed to be driven for extended minivans and light trucks.
  • Page 338 Wheels and Tires J. Tire Ply Composition and Letter mph ( km/h) Material Used: Indicates the rating number of plies or the number of 168 (270) layers of rubber-coated fabric in the tire tread and sidewall. Tire 186 (299) manufacturers also must indicate Note: For tires with a maximum the ply materials in the tire and the sidewall, which include steel,...
  • Page 339 Wheels and Tires *Traction: The traction grades, The tire suppliers may have from highest to lowest are AA, A, additional markings, notes or B, and C. The grades represent the warnings such as standard load tire's ability to stop on wet or radial tubeless.
  • Page 340 Wheels and Tires C. Maximum Load Dual lb (kg) at psi (kPa) cold: Indicates the maximum load and tire pressure when the tire is used as a dual; defined as four tires on the rear axle (a total of six or more tires on the vehicle).
  • Page 341 Numbers of 70 or automatic service station gauges lower indicate a short sidewall. may be inaccurate. Ford recommends the use of a digital D. D: Indicates a diagonal type tire. or dial-type tire pressure gauge R: Indicates a radial type tire.
  • Page 342 Certification Label or Tire Label. of the vehicle. If you do not maintain the inflation pressure at When weather temperature the levels specified by Ford, your changes occur, tire inflation vehicle may experience a condition pressures also change. A 10°F known as shimmy.
  • Page 343 Wheels and Tires Note: If you are checking tire Note: Some spare tires operate at pressure when the tire is hot, (for a higher inflation pressure than the example, driven more than 1 mile other tires. For T type mini-spare [1.6 kilometers]), never bleed or tires, see the Dissimilar spare wheel reduce air pressure.
  • Page 344 Wheels and Tires it needs to be repaired or replaced. When the tire tread wears down For your safety, tires that are to the same height as these wear damaged or show signs of bars, the tire is worn out and must excessive wear should not be used be replaced.
  • Page 345 LT-metric or all-season versus sidewall of all tires. This all-terrain) as those originally information identifies and provided by Ford. The describes the fundamental recommended tire and wheel size characteristics of the tire and also may be found on either the Safety provides a U.S.
  • Page 346 Wheels and Tires WARNINGS WARNINGS not recommended by Ford can 3. Stand at a minimum of 12 ft affect the safety and performance (3.6 m) away from the wheel and of your vehicle, which could result tire assembly. in an increased risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, 4.
  • Page 347 Wheels and Tires If the tire pressure monitoring Highway Hazards system indicator is flashing, the No matter how carefully you drive system is malfunctioning. Your there’s always the possibility that replacement tire might be you may eventually have a flat tire incompatible with your tire on the highway.
  • Page 348 Wheels and Tires Wheel misalignment in the front Note: Your vehicle may be or the rear can cause uneven and equipped with a dissimilar spare rapid treadwear of your tires and wheel and tire assembly. A should be corrected by an dissimilar spare wheel and tire authorized dealer.
  • Page 349: Using Snow Chains

    SAE Snow tires must be the same size, Class S. load index, speed rating as those originally provided by Ford. Use of • Install chains securely, verifying that any tire or wheel not recommended by...
  • Page 350: Tire Pressure Monitoring System

    Wheels and Tires Please note that the TPMS is not a TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING substitute for proper tire maintenance, and SYSTEM it is the driver’s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation WARNING has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure The tire pressure monitoring system telltale.
  • Page 351 Wheels and Tires Understanding Your Tire Pressure This device complies with part 15 of the Monitoring System FCC Rules and with Licence exempt RSS Standards of Industry Canada. Operation The tire pressure monitoring system is subject to the following two conditions: measures pressure in your four road tires •...
  • Page 352 Wheels and Tires Low tire pressure Possible cause Customer action required warning light Solid warning light Tire(s) under-inflated Make sure tires are at the proper pres- sure. See Inflating your tires in this chapter. After inflating your tires to the manufacturer’s recommended pressure as shown on the Tire Label (located on the edge of driver’s door or the B-Pillar),...
  • Page 353 Wheels and Tires When Inflating Your Tires Tire Pressure Monitoring System Reset Procedure When putting air into your tires (such as at a gas station or in your garage), the tire WARNING pressure monitoring system may not To determine the required respond immediately to the air added to pressure(s) for your vehicle, see the your tires.
  • Page 354 (one meter) away from another starting with the left front tire in the Ford Motor Company vehicle following clockwise order: Left front undergoing the system reset procedure (driver's side front tire), Right front at the same time.
  • Page 355: Changing A Road Wheel

    If the tire pressure monitor sensor and wheels that were originally provided becomes damaged, it will no longer by Ford. If the dissimilar spare tire or wheel function. See Tire Pressure is damaged, it should be replaced rather Monitoring System (page 347).
  • Page 356: Location Of The Spare Tire And Tools

    Wheels and Tires When driving with one of the dissimilar • Use commercial car washing spare tires listed above, do not: equipment. • Exceed 50 mph (80 km/h). • Use snow chains on the end of the vehicle with the dissimilar spare wheel •...
  • Page 357: Tire Change Procedure

    Wheels and Tires Tire Change Procedure WARNINGS Disable the power running boards WARNINGS before jacking, lifting, or placing any When one of the front wheels is off object under the vehicle. Never place the ground, the transmission alone your hand between the power running will not prevent the vehicle from board and the vehicle as extended power moving or slipping off the jack.
  • Page 358 Wheels and Tires Removing the Jack and Tools E206264 From the passenger side of the vehicle, Removing the Spare Tire unstrap the large center strap securing the jacking kit to the floor posts. 2. Remove the fuel funnel. 3. With slight downward pressure, slide the jacking kit outward, toward the passenger side of the vehicle.
  • Page 359 Wheels and Tires Use your key to remove the lock 6. Obtain the spare tire and jack from cylinder from the access hole of the their storage locations. bumper to allow access to the guide Loosen each wheel lug nut on the tube.
  • Page 360 Wheels and Tires Rear Jacking Points 5. Remove the jack and fully tighten the lug nuts in the order shown. See Technical Specifications (page 360). 6. Stow the flat tire. See the Stowing the Flat or Spare Tire. Stow the jack and lug wrench. Make sure the jack is fastened securely before you drive.
  • Page 361 Wheels and Tires the best of your ability, to the point where the ratchet or slip occurs, if possible. The spare tire carrier will not allow you to overtighten. If the spare tire carrier ratchets or slips with little effort, contact your authorized dealer. 4.
  • Page 362 Wheels and Tires E184022 Secure the large strap. 9. With slight downward pressure, slide the jack and tool assembly toward the Clip the fuel funnel back in place. driver side of the vehicle until it stops. F-150 (TFC) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Fourth Printing...
  • Page 363: Technical Specifications

    M14 x 1.5 150 lb.ft (204 Nm) Torque specifications are for nut and bolt threads free of dirt and rust. Use only Ford recommended replacement fasteners. Retighten the lug nuts to the specified torque within 100 miles (160 kilometers) after any wheel disturbance (such as tire rotation, changing a flat tire, wheel removal).
  • Page 364: Capacities And Specifications

    Capacities and Specifications ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS Engine 2.7L EcoBoost 3.5L V6 Ecoboost 3.5L V6 TiVCT 5.0L V8 Cubic inches Required Minimum 87 Minimum 87 Minimum 87 Minimum 87 fuel octane octane octane or E85 octane or E85 Firing order 1-4-2-5-3-6 1-4-2-5-3-6 1-4-2-5-3-6 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8 Ignition...
  • Page 365: Motorcraft Parts

    Cabin air filter FP-79 We recommend Motorcraft replacement VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION parts available at your Ford dealer or at NUMBER fordparts.com for scheduled maintenance. These parts meet or exceed Ford Motor Company’s specifications and are The vehicle identification number is engineered for your vehicle.
  • Page 366: Vehicle Certification Label

    Capacities and Specifications Model year Assembly plant Production sequence number VEHICLE CERTIFICATION LABEL E142476 Please note that in the graphic, XXXX is representative of your vehicle identification number. The Vehicle Identification Number contains the following information: E167469 The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Regulations require that a Safety Compliance Certification Label be affixed to a vehicle and prescribe where...
  • Page 367: Transmission Code Designation

    Capacities and Specifications The transmission code is on the Safety TRANSMISSION CODE Compliance Certification Label. The DESIGNATION following table shows the transmission code along with the transmission description. E167814 Description Code Six-speed automatic transmission 6R80E F-150 (TFC) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Fourth Printing...
  • Page 368: Capacities And Specifications - 2.7L Ecoboost

    Capacities and Specifications CAPACITIES AND SPECIFICATIONS - 2.7L ECOBOOST Capacities WARNING The air conditioning refrigerant system contains refrigerant R-134a under high pressure. Opening the air conditioning refrigerant system can cause personal injury. Have the air conditioning refrigerant system serviced only by qualified personnel. Item Capacity Engine oil...
  • Page 369: Capacities And Specifications

    Capacities and Specifications Specifications Materials Name Specification Recommended motor oil (U.S.): WSS-M2C946-A Motorcraft SAE 5W-30 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor XO-5W30-QSP Recommended Motor oil (Canada): WSS-M2C946-A Motorcraft SAE 5W-30 Super Premium Motor Oil CXO-5W30-LSP12 Recommended motor oil (Mexico): WSS-M2C946-A Motorcraft SAE 5W-30 Synthetic Motor Oil MXO-5W30-QSP Optional motor oil (U.S.
  • Page 370 Capacities and Specifications Name Specification Rear axle fluid: WSS-M2C942-A Motorcraft SAE 75W-85 Premium Synthetic Hypoid Gear Lubricant XY-75W85-QL Automatic transmission fluid (U.S. and Mexico): WSS-M2C938-A Motorcraft MERCON LV Automatic Transmission Fluid MERCON LV XT-10-QLVC Automatic transmission fluid (Canada): WSS-M2C938-A Motorcraft MERCON LV Automatic Transmission Fluid MERCON LV CXT-10-LV12 Transfer case fluid (Electronic Shift-On-the-Fly) (U.S.
  • Page 371 Capacities and Specifications Name Specification A/C refrigerant (Mexico): WSH-M17B19-A Motorcraft R-134a Refrigerant MYN-19 A/C refrigerant compressor oil: WSH-M1C231-B Motorcraft PAG Refrigerant Compressor Oil YN-12-D Transmission, parking brake linkage and pivots and brake ESA-M1C75-B pedal shift grease: Premium Long-Life Grease XG-1-E1 Multi-purpose grease: ESB-M1C93-B Motorcraft Multi-Purpose Grease Spray...
  • Page 372: Capacities And Specifications - 3.5L Ecoboost

    Note: Ford recommends using DOT 4 Low Viscosity (LV) High Performance Brake Fluid or equivalent meeting WSS-M6C65-A2. Use of any fluid other than the recommended...
  • Page 373 Capacities and Specifications Item Capacity Transfer case fluid 1.5 qt (1.4 L) Automatic four-wheel drive (Torque on demand) Windshield washer fluid Fill as required Fuel tank 23.0 gal (87.1 L) Fuel tank 36.0 gal (136.2 L) (Optional) A/C Refrigerant 1.5 lb (0.68 kg) A/C Refrigerant Compressor Oil 3.4 fl oz (100.5 ml) *Approximate dry fill capacity.
  • Page 374 Capacities and Specifications Name Specification Motorcraft Orange Antifreeze/Coolant Prediluted CVC-3DIL-B Brake fluid: WSS-M6C65-A2 Motorcraft DOT 4 Low Viscosity (LV) High Performance Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid PM-20 Front axle fluid (U.S.): WSP-M2C197-A Motorcraft SAE 80W-90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant XY-80W90-QL Front axle fluid (Canada): WSP-M2C197-A Motorcraft SAE 80W-90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant CXY-80W90-1L...
  • Page 375 Capacities and Specifications Name Specification Motorcraft MERCON LV Automatic Transmission Fluid MERCON LV CXT-10-LV12 Windshield washer fluid (U.S. and Mexico): WSS-M14P19-A Motorcraft Premium Windshield Wash Concentrate with Bitterant ZC-32-B2 Windshield washer fluid (Canada): WSS-M14P19-A Motorcraft Premium Quality Windshield Washer Fluid CXC-37-(A, B, D, F) A/C refrigerant (U.S.): WSH-M17B19-A...
  • Page 376: Capacities And Specifications - 3.5L

    • Reduced engine performance. not be covered by your vehicle warranty. • Reduced fuel economy. Note: Ford recommends using DOT 4 Low Viscosity (LV) High Performance Brake Fluid • Degraded brake performance. or equivalent meeting WSS-M6C65-A2. Use We recommend Motorcraft motor oil for of any fluid other than the recommended your vehicle.
  • Page 377: Capacities And Specifications

    Capacities and Specifications Item Capacity Engine oil 6.3 qt (6 L) Engine coolant 15.1 qt (14.25 L) Brake fluid Between MIN/MAX on brake fluid reservoir Front axle fluid (Four-wheel drive) 3.5 pt (1.7 L) Rear axle fluid 5.5 pt (2.6 L) Automatic transmission fluid* 13.1 qt (12.4 L) Transfer case fluid...
  • Page 378: Capacities And Specifications

    Capacities and Specifications Name Specification MXO-5W20-QSP Optional motor oil (U.S. and Mexico): WSS-M2C945-A Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil XO-5W20-QFS Optional motor oil (Canada): WSS-M2C945-A Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 Synthetic Motor Oil CXO-5W20-LFS12 Engine coolant (U.S. and Mexico): WSS-M97B44-D2 Motorcraft Orange Antifreeze/Coolant Prediluted VC-3DIL-B Engine coolant (Canada): WSS-M97B44-D2...
  • Page 379: Capacities And Specifications

    Capacities and Specifications Name Specification Transfer case fluid (Electronic Shift-On-the-Fly) (U.S. ESP-M2C166-H and Mexico): Motorcraft Transfer Case Fluid XL-12 Transfer case fluid (Electronic Shift-On-the-Fly) ESP-M2C166-H (Canada): Motorcraft Transfer Case Fluid CXL-12 Transfer case fluid (Torque On Demand) (U.S. and WSS-M2C938-A Mexico): MERCON LV Motorcraft MERCON LV Automatic Transmission Fluid...
  • Page 380: Capacities And Specifications

    Capacities and Specifications Name Specification Multi-purpose grease: ESB-M1C93-B Motorcraft Multi-Purpose Grease Spray XL-5 Lock cylinders (U.S. and Mexico): Penetrating and Lock Lubricant XL-1 Lock cylinders (Canada): Penetrating Fluid CXC-51-A Lock cylinders (Mexico): Penetrating and Lock Lubricant MXL-1 If you use oil and fluids that do not meet the defined specification and viscosity grade, this may lead to: •...
  • Page 381: Capacities And Specifications - 5.0L

    Capacities and Specifications Note: Ford recommends using DOT 4 Low Note: Automatic transmissions that require Viscosity (LV) High Performance Brake Fluid MERCON LV transmission fluid should only or equivalent meeting WSS-M6C65-A2. Use use MERCON LV transmission fluid. The of any fluid other than the recommended...
  • Page 382 Capacities and Specifications Item Capacity A/C Refrigerant 1.5 lb (0.68 kg) A/C Refrigerant Compressor Oil 3.4 fl oz (100.5 ml) *Approximate dry fill capacity. Actual amount may vary during fluid changes. Specifications Materials Name Specification Recommended motor oil (U.S.): WSS-M2C945-A Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor XO-5W20-QSP Recommended motor oil (Canada):...
  • Page 383 Capacities and Specifications Name Specification XY-80W90-QL Front axle fluid (Canada): WSP-M2C197-A Motorcraft SAE 80W-90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant CXY-80W90-1L Front axle fluid (Mexico): WSP-M2C197-A Motorcraft SAE 80W-90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant MXY-80W90-QL Rear axle fluid: WSS-M2C942-A Motorcraft SAE 75W-85 Premium Synthetic Hypoid Gear Lubricant XY-75W85-QL Automatic transmission fluid (U.S.
  • Page 384 Capacities and Specifications Name Specification CXC-37-(A, B, D, F) A/C refrigerant (U.S.): WSH-M17B19-A Motorcraft R-134a Refrigerant YN-19 A/C refrigerant (Canada): WSH-M17B19-A Motorcraft R-134a Refrigerant CYN-16-R A/C refrigerant (Mexico): WSH-M17B19-A Motorcraft R-134a Refrigerant MYN-19 A/C refrigerant compressor oil: WSH-M1C231-B Motorcraft PAG Refrigerant Compressor Oil YN-12-D Transmission, parking brake linkage and pivots and brake ESA-M1C75-B...
  • Page 385 Note: Ford recommends using DOT 4 Low Viscosity (LV) High Performance Brake Fluid or equivalent meeting WSS-M6C65-A2. Use of any fluid other than the recommended...
  • Page 386: Audio System

    Audio systems capable of recognizing and compact discs may not function correctly playing MP3 and WMA individual tracks when used in Ford CD players. and folder structures work as follows: • There are two different modes for MP3...
  • Page 387: Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Am/Fm

    Audio System • MP3 and WMA folder mode represents In track mode, the system displays and a folder structure consisting of one plays the structure as if it were only one level of folders. The CD player numbers level deep (all MP3 and WMA files play, all MP3 and WMA tracks on the disc regardless of being in a specific folder).
  • Page 388: Audio System

    Audio System E176101 Display screen: View audio and SYNC options. Number block: Store your favorite radio stations. To store a radio station, tune to the station, then press and hold a preset button until sound returns. Function buttons: Select different functions of the audio system depending on which mode you are in (such as Radio mode).
  • Page 389: Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Am/Fm/Cd

    Audio System MEDIA: Press this button to access your auxiliary input jack or switch between devices you plug into the input jack or USB port. MENU: Press this button to access different audio system features. RADIO: Press this button to listen to the radio or change radio frequency bands. Press the function buttons below the radio screen to select different radio functions.
  • Page 390 Audio System E176104 Display screen: View audio and SYNC options. Number block: In radio mode, store your favorite stations for later access. When tuned to any station, press and hold a preset button until sound returns. In CD mode, press a button to select a track. In phone mode, press the buttons to enter a phone number.
  • Page 391 Audio System In radio mode, select a frequency band and press these buttons. The system stops at the first station up the band. Press and hold the button to move quickly to the next strong radio station or memory preset. In CD mode, press this button to select the next track.
  • Page 392: Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Am/Fm/Sync

    Audio System AUDIO UNIT - VEHICLES WITH: WARNING AM/FM/SYNC Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, crash and injury. We strongly recommend that you use extreme caution when using any device that may take your focus off the road.
  • Page 393 Audio System In phone mode, press the buttons to dial a phone number. Function buttons: Select different functions of the audio system depending on which mode you are in (such as Radio mode). Cursor arrows and OK: Use the up and down arrow buttons to select the various settings.
  • Page 394: Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Am/Fm/Cd/Sync/Satellite Radio

    Audio System AUDIO UNIT - VEHICLES WITH: WARNING AM/FM/CD/SYNC/SATELLITE Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, crash and RADIO injury. We strongly recommend that you use extreme caution when using any device that may take your focus off the road.
  • Page 395 Audio System Display screen: View audio and SYNC options. Number block: In radio mode, store your favorite stations for later access. When tuned to any station, press and hold a preset button until sound returns. In CD mode, press a button to select a track. In phone mode, press the buttons to dial a phone number.
  • Page 396: Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Sony Am/Fm/Cd

    Audio System SIRIUS or MUTE: If your vehicle is equipped with Sirius satellite radio, press this button to listen to Sirius satellite radio. If your vehicle is not equipped with Sirius satellite radio, press the button to mute the playing media. CD: Press this button to listen to a CD.
  • Page 397 Audio System E176105 VOL and Power: Press this button to switch the system off and on. Turn it to adjust the volume. Seek, Reverse and Fast Forward: In radio mode, select a frequency band and press one of these buttons. The system stops at the first station it finds in that direction.
  • Page 398: Digital Radio

    Audio System The multicast indicator appears in FM DIGITAL RADIO mode (only) if the current station is broadcasting multiple digital broadcasts. Note: HD Radio broadcasts are not The highlighted numbers signify available available in all markets. digital channels where new or different HD Radio technology is the digital content is available.
  • Page 399 Audio System HD Radio Reception and Station Troubleshooting Potential reception issues Reception area If you are listening to a multicast station and you are on the fringe of the reception area, the station may mute due to weak signal strength. If you are listening to HD1, the system switches back to the analog broadcast until the digital broadcast is available again.
  • Page 400: Satellite Radio

    SIRIUS® broadcasts a variety of music, HD Radio logos are proprietary trademarks news, sports, weather, traffic and of iBiquity Digital Corp. Ford Motor entertainment satellite radio channels. For Company and iBiquity Digital Corp. are not more information and a complete list of...
  • Page 401: Satellite Radio Reception Factors

    Ford Motor Company shall not be of your vehicle. See an authorized dealer responsible for any such programming for availability.
  • Page 402 Audio System Satellite Radio Electronic Serial satellite radio mode, you can view this Number (ESN) number by pressing SIRIUS and memory preset 1 at the same time, or tuning to You need your ESN to activate, modify or channel 0. track your satellite radio account.
  • Page 403: Audio Input Jack

    Audio System Your audio extension cable must have AUDIO INPUT JACK male 1/8th-inch (3.5 millimeter) connectors at each end. WARNINGS Switch off the engine, radio and Driving while distracted can result in portable music player. Set the parking loss of vehicle control, crash and brake and put the transmission in injury.
  • Page 404: Media Hub

    Audio System The USB port allows you to plug in media playing devices, memory sticks and charge devices (if supported). See SYNC (page 402). MEDIA HUB (If Equipped) The media hub is located in a compartment inside the center console. E170492 Line in USB ports...
  • Page 405: Sync

    SYNC GENERAL INFORMATION • Text message. SYNC is an in-vehicle communications system that works with your • Use the advanced voice recognition Bluetooth-enabled cellular phone and system. portable media player. This allows you to: • Charge your USB device (if your device •...
  • Page 406 SYNC Monday-Saturday, 8:30am-9:00pm EST. When using SYNC: • Do not operate playing devices if the Sunday, 10:30am-7:30pm EST. power cords or cables are broken, split In the United States, call 1-800-392-3673. or damaged. Place cords and cables In Canada, call 1-800-565-3673. out of the way, so they do not interfere with the operation of pedals, seats, Times are subject to change due to...
  • Page 407: Using Voice Recognition

    Global voice commands vehicle's SYNC module. Ford Motor "Cancel" This command Company and Ford of Canada will not access the system data for any purpose ends the voice other than as described absent consent, a session. You can...
  • Page 408: System Interaction And Feedback

    SYNC System Interaction and Feedback Command The system: The system provides feedback through audible tones, prompts, questions and "Confirmation Makes a best guess spoken confirmations depending on the prompts off" from the command; situation and the chosen level of you may still occa- interaction.
  • Page 409: Using Sync With Your Phone

    SYNC Changing the Voice Settings Note: Make sure to switch on the ignition and the radio. Put the transmission in park In addition to using voice commands to (P). change the voice settings, you can also use the menu in the audio display. Using the Audio System Press the MENU button.
  • Page 410 SYNC Phone Voice Commands Depending on your phone's capability and your market, the system may prompt you Press the voice button. When with questions, such as setting the current prompted, say any of the phone as the primary phone (the phone following: E142599 SYNC automatically tries to connect with...
  • Page 411 SYNC Making Calls Phone book commands: When you ask SYNC to access things such as a Press the voice button. When phonebook name or number, the prompted, say: requested information appears in the E142599 display to view. Press the phone button Say "Call <name>"...
  • Page 412 SYNC Display Description and action Mic. off Turn your vehicle's microphone off. To turn the microphone on, select the option again. Privacy Switch a call from an active hands-free environment to your cellular phone for a more private conversation. When selected, the audio display indicates the call is private.
  • Page 413 SYNC Display Description and action Dial a number Enter numbers using the audio system's numeric keypad. Phonebook Access your downloaded phonebook. 1. Press the OK button to confirm and enter. You can use the options at the bottom of the screen to access an alphabetical category quickly.
  • Page 414 SYNC • Select the view option to open the text • If you select the More option, use the message. Once selected, you have the arrow button to scroll through the ability to have the message read to you, following options: to view other messages, or to select the More option.
  • Page 415: Accessing Your Phone Settings

    SYNC Sending a Text Message Note: You can send text messages either by choosing a contact from the phonebook Note: You can only send a text message to and selecting the text option from the audio one recipient at a time. display or by replying to a received message Select the send option when the in the inbox.
  • Page 416: Bluetooth Devices

    SYNC Display Description and action 2. Press the OK button to select a ringtone. Text msg notify Have the option of hearing an audible tone to notify you when a text message arrives. Press the OK button to turn the audible tone off or on. Phonebook pref.
  • Page 417 SYNC Phonebook preferences Pair additional phones to the system. 1. Select the option to add to start the pairing process. 2. When a message to begin pairing appears in the audio display, search for SYNC on your phone. See your phone's manual if necessary.
  • Page 418 SYNC Display Description and action Bluetooth on Check or uncheck this option to switch the system's Bluetooth interface off or on. Select this option, and then press the OK button to change the option's status. Set defaults Return to the factory default settings without erasing your indexed information (such as phonebook, call history, text messages and paired devices).
  • Page 419: Sync Applications And Services

    SYNC Note: The SYNC 911 Assist feature must be SYNC APPLICATIONS AND set on before the incident. SERVICES (If Equipped) Note: Before setting this feature on, make sure that you read the 911 Assist Privacy In order for the following features to work, Notice later in this section for important your cellular phone must be compatible information.
  • Page 420 SYNC 5. Press OK when the desired option Before making the call: appears in the radio display. Set On or • SYNC provides a short window of time Set Off appears in the display as (about 10 seconds) to cancel the call. confirmation.
  • Page 421: Sync Mobile Apps

    Note: For information on available apps, 3. Say the name of the application after supported smartphone devices and the tone. troubleshooting tips please visit the Ford 4. The app should start. While an app is website. running through SYNC, you can press...
  • Page 422 Fuel level, fuel economy, fuel connected device. consumption, engine speed, rain sensor, odometer, VIN, external Data is sent to Ford in the United States temperature, gear position, tire through the connected device. The pressure, and head lamp status.
  • Page 423: Using Sync With Your Media Player

    SYNC If an update is required and you want to 3. You can now play music by saying any request this update manually, for example of the appropriate voice commands. when in a Wi-Fi hotspot, select Request See the media voice commands. Update in the settings menu.
  • Page 424 SYNC Command Description and action "Pause" Pauses device playback. "Play" Resumes device playback. "Play album <album Commands inside the "< >" are dynamic, which means it name>" could be the name of anything such as album, artist or song. This voice command is not available until indexing is complete on your device.
  • Page 425: Media Menu Features

    SYNC Examples of USB Commands To switch on Bluetooth audio, use the AUX or SOURCE button. You can also press SYNC provides the user with many intuitive the voice button and, when prompted, say, ways to find and play a song using voice. "Bluetooth audio".
  • Page 426: Accessing Your Usb Song Library

    SYNC Display Description and action Shuffle Choose to have the system play your music in random order. Once you make your choice, it remains on until you switch it off. Repeat track Choose to have the system repeat the current track. Once you make your choice, it remains on until you switch it off.
  • Page 427 SYNC 3. Select Browse USB. If there are no media files, you have the following media files to access, the display options: indicates there is no media. If there are Display Description and action Play all Play all indexed media files from your device one at a time in numerical order.
  • Page 428: Voice Commands For Audio Sources

    SYNC Display Description and action 2. Scroll to browse indexed media files on the device, and then press the OK button. Reset USB Resets the USB index. After the new indexing is complete, you can choose what to play from the USB song library. You can use the buttons at the bottom of the audio display to jump to a certain alphabetical category quickly.
  • Page 429 SYNC "AUDIO" "RADIO" "USB" "Preset <number>" "What's playing" "Tune" "Help" "Help" Radio Voice Commands Sirius Satellite Radio Voice Commands If you are listening to the radio, If you are listening to Sirius press the voice button, and then satellite radio, press the voice any of the commands in the button, and then any of the E142599...
  • Page 430: Sync Troubleshooting

    SYNC CD Voice Commands "CD" If you are listening to a CD, press "Shuffle" the voice button, and then any of the commands in the E142599 "Shuffle CD" following table. If you are not listening to a CD, press the voice button and, after the "Shuffle folder"...
  • Page 431 SYNC Phone issues Issue Possible cause(s) Possible solution(s) Try turning off the device, resetting the device or removing the device's battery, then trying again. Try pushing your phonebook contacts to SYNC by using the Add Contacts feature. This may be a possible phone malfunction.
  • Page 432 SYNC Phone issues Issue Possible cause(s) Possible solution(s) Try deleting your device from SYNC, deleting SYNC from your device and trying again. Check the security and auto accept and prompt always settings relative to the SYNC Bluetooth connection on your phone. This may be a possible phone malfunction.
  • Page 433 SYNC USB and media issues Issue Possible cause(s) Possible solution(s) Make sure you are not SYNC does not recognize leaving the device in your my device when I turn on the This is a device limitation. vehicle during very hot or car.
  • Page 434 SYNC Voice command issues Issue Possible cause(s) Possible solution(s) Review the phone voice commands and the media You may be using the wrong voice commands at the voice commands. beginning of their respective sections. SYNC does not understand After pressing the voice icon, what I am saying.
  • Page 435 SYNC Voice command issues Issue Possible cause(s) Possible solution(s) Make sure you are saying the contacts exactly as they are listed. For example, if you save a contact as Joe Wilson, say "Call Joe Wilson". Using the SYNC phone menu, open the phonebook and scroll to the name You may be saying the SYNC is having trouble...
  • Page 436 AppLink. Also, some may have a "Ford SYNC" setting, so check the app's settings menu on the phone. Closing and restarting apps may help SYNC find the application if you cannot discover it inside the vehicle.
  • Page 437 SYNC AppLink issues Issue Possible cause(s) Possible solution(s) On an iPhone with iOS7+, to force close an app, double tab the home button then swipe up on the app to close it. Tab the home button again, then select the app again to restart it.
  • Page 438 Force close or uninstall the a limited number of apps you do not want SYNC bluetooth ports apps can to find. If the app has a "Ford I can only see some of the use to connect. If you have SYNC" setting, disable that...
  • Page 439: Myford Touch

    MyFord Touch (If Equipped) GENERAL INFORMATION WARNING Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, crash and injury. We strongly recommend that you use extreme caution when using any device that may take your focus off the road. Your primary responsibility is the safe operation of your vehicle.
  • Page 440: Myford Touch

    MyFord Touch (If Equipped) This system uses a four-corner strategy to Press to select any of the following: provide quick access to several vehicle • Driver Settings features and settings. The touchscreen • Recirculated Air provides easy interaction with your cellular •...
  • Page 441 MyFord Touch (If Equipped) Using Your Steering Wheel Press to select any of the following: Controls • • Depending on your vehicle and option package, you can use your steering wheel • SIRIUS controls to interact with the touchscreen • system.
  • Page 442 MyFord Touch (If Equipped) Speed-restricted Features • Do not leave playing devices in your vehicle during extreme conditions as it Some features of this system may be too could cause them damage. See your difficult to use while your vehicle is moving device's user guide for further so they are restricted from use unless your information.
  • Page 443 SYNC module. Ford Motor clearly. E142599 Company and Ford of Canada do not access the system data for any purpose other than as described absent consent, a court order, or where required by law enforcement, other government...
  • Page 444 MyFord Touch (If Equipped) • Speak naturally, without long pauses between words. These commands can be said at any time during a voice session • At any time, you can interrupt the system while it is speaking by pressing "Cancel" the voice icon.
  • Page 445 MyFord Touch (If Equipped) 2. Select from: Available voice commands • Interaction Mode "Voice settings list of commands" • Confirmation Prompts "Help" • Media Candidate Lists • Phone Candidate Lists This command is only available when • Voice Control Volume. your vehicle is equipped with the navigation system, and the navigation To access these settings using voice...
  • Page 446: Settings

    MyFord Touch (If Equipped) SETTINGS E161968 Clock Display Sound Vehicle Settings Help Note: If the battery has been disconnected, Under this menu, you can set your vehicle needs to acquire a GPS signal your clock, access and adjust the to update the clock. Once your vehicle E142607 display, sound and vehicle acquires the signal, it may take a few...
  • Page 447 MyFord Touch (If Equipped) From this screen, you can also make other • Auto Dim Manual Offset allows you adjustments such as 12-hour or 24-hour to adjust screen dimming as the mode, activate GPS time synchronization outside lighting conditions change from and have the system automatically update day to night.
  • Page 448 MyFord Touch (If Equipped) Vehicle Health Report (If Equipped, US Only) Sound Turn Automatic Reminders on and off Bass and set the mileage interval at which you would like to receive the reports. Press ? Midrange for more information on these selections. Treble When done making your selections, press Run Vehicle Health Report Now if you...
  • Page 449 MyFord Touch (If Equipped) United States: 1-800-392-3673 System Canada: 1-800-565-3673 Press the Settings icon > Settings > System, then select Settings E142607 from the following: Access and adjust system settings, voice features, as well as phone, navigation and wireless settings. System Language Select to have the touchscreen display in English, Spanish...
  • Page 450 MyFord Touch (If Equipped) Voice control Interaction Mode Standard interaction mode provides more detailed inter- action and guidance. Advanced mode has less audible interaction and more tone prompts. Confirmation Prompts Have the system ask you short questions if it has not clearly heard or understood your request.
  • Page 451 MyFord Touch (If Equipped) Media player Gracenote Database Info This allows you to view the version level of the Gracenote Database. Gracenote Management With this feature on, the Gracenote Database supplies metadata information for your music files. This overrides information from your device. This feature defaults to off. Cover Art Priority With this feature on, the Gracenote Database supplies cover art for your music files.
  • Page 452 MyFord Touch (If Equipped) Navigation Have the system automatically fill in State/Province information. Traffic Preferences Have the system display areas where roadwork occurs. Have the system display incident icons. Have the system display areas where difficult driving conditions may occur. Have the system display areas where snow and ice on the road may occur.
  • Page 453 MyFord Touch (If Equipped) Phone Bluetooth Devices Connect, disconnect, add or delete a device, as well as save it as a favorite. Bluetooth Turn Bluetooth on and off. Do Not Disturb Have all calls go directly to your voice mail and not ring inside your vehicle.
  • Page 454 MyFord Touch (If Equipped) Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Settings Wi-Fi Network (Client) Mode turns the Wi-Fi feature on and off in your vehicle. Make sure you turn it on for connectivity purposes. Choose a Wireless Network allows you to use a previ- ously stored wireless network.
  • Page 455 MyFord Touch (If Equipped) The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Logo is a certification mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. Help Press the Settings icon > Help, then select from the following: E142607 E142626 Help System Information Touchscreen system serial number Your vehicle identification number (VIN) Touchscreen system software version Navigation system version Map database version...
  • Page 456: Entertainment

    MyFord Touch (If Equipped) To access Help using the voice commands, say "Help". The system provides allowable press the voice button, then, after the tone, voice commands for the current mode. ENTERTAINMENT E161892 AM 1 and AM AST FM 1, FM 2 and FM AST SIRIUS Touch this button to scroll down for more options, such as SD Card, BT Stereo and Line In...
  • Page 457 MyFord Touch (If Equipped) Press the voice icon on the Your voice system allows you to change steering wheel. When prompted, audio sources with a simple voice E142599 you can say: command. For example, if you are listening to music on a USB device, then want to switch to a satellite radio channel, simply "BROWSE"...
  • Page 458 MyFord Touch (If Equipped) Options Sample commands Sound Settings "Sirius <0-223>" Touch this button to adjust settings for: "Sports games" • Bass • Midrange This command is only usable if you have an active subscription to SIRIUS satellite • Treble radio.
  • Page 459 MyFord Touch (If Equipped) Direct Tune The multicast indicator appears in FM mode (only) if the current station is Touch this button to manually enter the broadcasting multiple digital broadcasts. desired station number. Touch Enter when The highlighted numbers signify available you are done.
  • Page 460 MyFord Touch (If Equipped) When HD Radio broadcasts are active, you • Memory presets allow you to save an can access the following functions: active channel as a memory preset. Touch and hold a memory preset slot • Scan allows you to hear a brief until the sound returns.
  • Page 461 HD Radio logos are proprietary trademarks steering wheel controls. When E142599 of iBiquity Digital Corp. Ford Motor prompted, say any of the following Company and iBiquity Digital Corp. are not commands. responsible for the content sent using HD Radio technology.
  • Page 462 MyFord Touch (If Equipped) "RADIO" "RADIO" "Tune" "<87.9-107.9>" "Help" "<87.9-107.9> HD" If available. "<530-1710>" If you have said "Browse", see the "AM" "Browse" chart later in this section. "AM <530-1710>" If you have said "Tune", see the following "Tune" chart. "AM autoset"...
  • Page 463 • Speed Compensated Volume. Note: SIRIUS does not support the Alert feature on all channels. Ford Motor Note: Your vehicle may not have all these Company shall not be responsible for Alert sound settings.
  • Page 464 Parental Lockout Ford Motor Company shall not be responsible for any such programming This allows you to lock and unlock changes.
  • Page 465 MyFord Touch (If Equipped) Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number is on the System Information Screen (SR (ESN) ESN:XXXXXXXXXXXX). To access your ESN, touch the bottom left corner of the You need your ESN to activate, modify or touchscreen. Touch SIRIUS > Options. track your satellite radio account.
  • Page 466 MyFord Touch (If Equipped) Troubleshooting tips Radio display Cause Action No Signal. The signal is lost from the The signal is blocked. When SIRIUS satellite or SIRIUS you move into an open area, tower to your vehicle the signal should return. antenna.
  • Page 467 MyFord Touch (If Equipped) "SIRIUS" Press the lower left corner of the "Tune" touchscreen, and then select the E142611 CD tab. "Help" You can also advance and reverse the If you have said "Sports game", see the current track or current folder, if applicable. following "Sports game"...
  • Page 468 MyFord Touch (If Equipped) SD Card Slot and USB Port Browse Touch this button to look through all SD Card available CD tracks. Note: Your SD card slot is spring-loaded. CD Voice Commands To remove the SD card, press the card in and the system ejects it.
  • Page 469 MyFord Touch (If Equipped) More Info USB Port Touch this button to see disc information such as current track, artist name, album and genre. Options Touch this button to view and adjust various media settings. Sound Settings allows you to adjust settings for: •...
  • Page 470 MyFord Touch (If Equipped) You can also touch What’s Playing to "USB" or "SD CARD" hear how the system pronounces the current band and song. This can be helpful "Play podcast <name>" when using voice commands to make sure "Play podcast episode <name>" the system correctly plays your request.
  • Page 471: Bluetooth Audio

    MyFord Touch (If Equipped) "BROWSE" "BROWSE" "TV show <name>" "Album <name>" "Video <name>" "All albums" "All artists" "Video playlist <name>" "All audiobooks" "Video podcast <name>" "All authors" "Help" "All composers" This command is only available in USB "All folders" mode and is device-dependent. "All genres"...
  • Page 472 MyFord Touch (If Equipped) Bluetooth Audio Voice Commands Your auxiliary input jack allows you to play music from your portable music player over If you are listening to a Bluetooth your vehicle's speakers. The jack is located audio device, press the voice in your center console.
  • Page 473: Phone

    MyFord Touch (If Equipped) Troubleshooting • If the music sounds distorted at lower listening levels, turn the portable music • Do not connect the audio input jack to player volume down. If the problem a line level output. The jack only works persists, replace or recharge the correctly with devices that have a batteries in the portable media player.
  • Page 474: F-150 (Tfc) Canada/United States Of America, Enusa, Fourth Printing

    MyFord Touch (If Equipped) Hands-free calling is one of the main The first thing you must do to use the features of SYNC. Once you pair your phone features of SYNC is to pair your phone, you can access many options using Bluetooth-enabled cellular phone with the touchscreen or voice commands.
  • Page 475: F-150 (Tfc) Canada/United States Of America, Enusa, Fourth Printing

    MyFord Touch (If Equipped) 2. Make sure that Bluetooth is set to On Ignore the call by doing nothing. SYNC logs and that your cellular phone is in the it as a missed call. proper mode. See your phone’s manual Phone Menu Options if necessary.
  • Page 476: F-150 (Tfc) Canada/United States Of America, Enusa, Fourth Printing

    MyFord Touch (If Equipped) Note: This is a phone-dependent feature. Composing a Text Message If your phone does not support downloading Note: This is a speed-dependent feature. call history using Bluetooth, SYNC keeps It is unavailable when your vehicle is track of calls made with the SYNC system.
  • Page 477: F-150 (Tfc) Canada/United States Of America, Enusa, Fourth Printing

    MyFord Touch (If Equipped) 911 Assist Text message options Turn on or turn off the 911 Assist feature. Thanks See Information (page 476). Stuck in traffic. Phone Ringer Call me later. Select the ring tone you want to hear when you receive a call.
  • Page 478: F-150 (Tfc) Canada/United States Of America, Enusa, Fourth Printing

    MyFord Touch (If Equipped) "PHONE" "PHONE" "Pair phone" "Call" "Privacy on" "Call <name>" "Read text message" "Call <name> at home" "Reply to text messages" "Call <name> at work" "Turn ringer off" "Call <name> on cell" "Turn ringer on" "Call <name> on other" "Unmute call"...
  • Page 479: Information

    Alerts subscription. Traffic alerts and turn-by-turn directions available in select markets. • Calendar Message and data rates may apply. Ford • SYNC Applications Motor Company reserves the right to change If your vehicle is equipped with or discontinue this product service at any...
  • Page 480 Note: This feature does not function www.SYNCMyRide.com. If you do not want properly if you have enabled caller ID Ford or its service providers to collect your blocking on your cellular phone. Make sure vehicle travel information or other your cellular phone is not blocking caller ID information identified in the Terms and before using SYNC Services.
  • Page 481 MyFord Touch (If Equipped) Connecting to SYNC Services Using addresses by street address or by the Touchscreen name or specific street intersections. Operator Assist is a feature of your If your vehicle is equipped with SYNC Services subscription. For more Navigation, press the information on Operator Assist, visit E142608...
  • Page 482 MyFord Touch (If Equipped) SYNC Services quick tips Personalizing You can personalize your Services feature to provide quicker access to your most used or favorite information. You can save address points, such as work or home. You can also save favorite information like sports teams, such as Detroit Lions, or a news category.
  • Page 483 Select Area to select from a listing by Sirius Travel Link. of weather locations. Note: Neither Sirius nor Ford is responsible Sports Info for any errors or inaccuracies in the Sirius Travel Link services or its use in vehicles.
  • Page 484 MyFord Touch (If Equipped) "SIRIUS TRAVEL LINK" Additional sports-related voice commands "Weather map" "College football schedule" "Help" "College football scores" If you say "Sports headlines", "Sports "Golf headlines" schedules" or "Sports scores", you can then say any of the commands in the "Golf leaderboard"...
  • Page 485 MyFord Touch (If Equipped) 911 Assist (If Equipped) Additional sports-related voice commands WARNINGS "WNBA schedule" Unless the 911 Assist setting is set on before a crash, the system will not "WNBA scores" dial for help, which could delay response time, potentially increasing the "Help"...
  • Page 486 MyFord Touch (If Equipped) If a crash deploys an airbag, excluding knee • You must pair and connect a airbags and rear inflatable safety belts Bluetooth-enabled and compatible where fitted or activates the fuel pump phone to SYNC. shut-off, your SYNC-equipped vehicle may •...
  • Page 487 MyFord Touch (If Equipped) 911 Assist May Not Work If: Note: Your Vehicle Health Report feature requires activation prior to use. Visit • Your cellular phone or 911 Assist www.SYNCMyRide.com to register. There hardware sustains damage in a crash. is no fee or subscription associated with •...
  • Page 488: Climate

    Statement) for more information. Vehicle Health Report Privacy Notice CLIMATE When you create a Vehicle Health Report, Ford Motor Company may collect your Touch the lower right corner on the cellular phone number (to process your touchscreen to access your climate control report request) and diagnostic information features.
  • Page 489 MyFord Touch (If Equipped) Touch DUAL to turn separate passenger side temperature controls off and on. When you turn off DUAL, the passenger side temperature changes to match the driver side temperature. Note: The passenger side temperature and the DUAL indicator automatically turn on when the passenger is adjusting their temperature control.
  • Page 490: Climate Control Voice Commands

    MyFord Touch (If Equipped) Air distribution control: Touch these buttons to turn airflow from the windshield, instrument panel, or footwell vents on or off. The system can distribute air through any combination of these vents. Driver settings: Touch the + or – to increase or decrease the air temperature on the driver side of the vehicle.
  • Page 491: Navigation

    MyFord Touch (If Equipped) "CLIMATE" "TEMPERATURE" "MAX A/C off" "<15.5-29.5> degrees" "MAX A/C on" "<60-85> degrees" "My temp" "High" "Off" "Low" "On" "Help" "Panel floor on" "Panel off" NAVIGATION "Panel on" Note: The navigation SD card must be in "Rear defrost off" the SD card slot to operate the navigation system.
  • Page 492: Point Of Interest (Poi) Categories

    MyFord Touch (If Equipped) • Fastest: Uses the fastest moving roads possible. Destination • Shortest: Uses the shortest distance My Home possible. • Eco Route: Uses the most fuel-efficient Favorites route. Previous Destinations You can cancel the route or have the system demo the route for you.
  • Page 493 MyFord Touch (If Equipped) When you have selected a point of interest, Main categories the location and information appear, such as address and phone number. If cityseekr Shopping lists the point of interest, more information Entertainment & Arts is available, such as a brief description, check-in and checkout times or restaurant Recreation &...
  • Page 494: Setting Your Navigation Preferences

    MyFord Touch (If Equipped) Parking POI Notification • Laundry. • Refrigerator. Set the automatic parking point of interest notification. Switch this feature ON or OFF. • 24 hour room service. When parking point of interest notification • Fitness center. is on, the icons display on the map when •...
  • Page 495: Map Mode

    MyFord Touch (If Equipped) Navigation Preferences Press Add to program an entry. Once you make a selection, the system tries to avoid Guidance Prompts the area(s) if possible for all routes. To delete a selection, choose the listing on Have the system use Voice & Tones or the screen.
  • Page 496 MyFord Touch (If Equipped) North up (2D map) always In 3D mode, rotate the map view by shows the northern direction to swiping your finger across the shaded bar be upward on the screen. with the arrows. E142643 The ETA box under the zoom buttons appears when a route is active and 3D map mode provides an displays the distance and time to your...
  • Page 497 MyFord Touch (If Equipped) POI (Point Of Interest) icons Set as Waypoint indicate locations of any point Touch this button to set the current of interest categories you choose location as a waypoint. to display on the map. You can E142650 choose to display three point of Save to Favorites...
  • Page 498: Navigation Map Updates

    MyFord Touch (If Equipped) Navigation Map Updates Navigation system voice commands Annual navigation map updates are "Navigation" available for purchase through your dealership, by calling 1-866-4NAVTEQ "Navigation voice volume decrease" (1-866-462-8837) (in Mexico, call 01-800-557-5539) or going to "Navigation voice volume increase" www.navigation.com/sync.
  • Page 499 MyFord Touch (If Equipped) One-shot Destination Street Address "DESTINATION" When you say either "Navigation "Home" destination street address" or "Destination street address", the system asks you to say "Intersection" the full address. The system displays an "Nearest <POI category>" example on-screen. You can then speak the address naturally, such as "One two "Nearest POI"...
  • Page 500: Accessories

    Web Address • Bedliners and bedmats. • Bed ramps. www.Ford.ca • Bed side step. Ford Accessories are available for your • Towing mirrors. vehicle through an authorized Ford dealer. • Bed extender. Ford Motor Company repairs or replaces • Tonneau covers*.
  • Page 501 • Tool or cargo boxes*. automotive use. • If you or an authorized Ford dealer add *Ford Licensed Accessory. The accessory any non-Ford electrical or electronic manufacturer designs, develops and accessories or components to your...
  • Page 502: Extended Service Plan

    2. ExtraCARE - Covers 113 components, and includes many high-tech items. Transferable Coverage 3. BaseCARE - Covers 84 components. If you sell your vehicle before your Ford 4. PowertrainCARE - Covers 29 critical Extended Service Plan coverage expires, components. you can transfer any remaining coverage Ford Extended Service Plan is honored by to the new owner.
  • Page 503: Scheduled Maintenance

    Service Plan. Ford Extended Service Plan wear items. The coverage is prepaid, so is the only service contract backed by Ford you never have to worry about affording Motor Company of Canada, Limited. your vehicle’s maintenance. It covers...
  • Page 504: Scheduled Maintenance

    If you do not use Ford authorized parts they you sell or trade it. Keep all receipts for may not meet our specifications and completed maintenance with your vehicle.
  • Page 505: Owner Checks And Services

    When the oil change message appears in Additives and Chemicals the information display, it is time for an oil This owner's manual and the Ford change. Make sure you perform the oil Workshop Manual list the recommended change within two weeks or 500 miles additives and chemicals for your vehicle.
  • Page 506: Multi-Point Inspection

    Scheduled Maintenance Check every month Engine oil level. Function of all interior and exterior lights. Tires (including spare) for wear and proper pressure. Windshield washer fluid level. Check every six months Battery connections. Clean if necessary. Body and door drain holes for obstructions. Clean if necessary. Cooling system fluid level and coolant strength.
  • Page 507: Normal Scheduled Maintenance

    Scheduled Maintenance Multi-Point inspection Accessory drive belt(s) Hazard warning system operation Battery performance Horn operation Engine air filter Radiator, cooler, heater and air conditioning hoses Exhaust system Suspension components for leaks or damage Exterior lamps operation Steering and linkage Tires (including spare) for wear and proper Fluid levels ;...
  • Page 508: Normal Maintenance Intervals

    Scheduled Maintenance When to expect the message prompting you to change your oil Interval Vehicle use and example Normal Normal commuting with highway driving 7500-10000 miles No, or moderate, load or towing (12000-16000 km) Flat to moderately hilly roads No extended idling Severe Moderate to heavy load or towing 5000-7499 miles...
  • Page 509 Scheduled Maintenance At every oil change interval as indicated by the information display Inspect the steering linkage, ball joints, suspension, tire-rod ends, driveshaft and U- joints. Lubricate any areas with grease fittings. Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag.
  • Page 510: Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance

    Scheduled Maintenance Perform the services shown in the SPECIAL OPERATING following tables when specified or within CONDITIONS SCHEDULED 3,000 mi (4,800 km) of the OIL CHANGE MAINTENANCE REQUIRED message appearing in the information display. If you operate your vehicle primarily in any •...
  • Page 511 Scheduled Maintenance Operating in dusty or sandy conditions (such as unpaved or dusty roads) Inspect frequently, service Replace engine air filter. as required Every 5,000 mi (8,000 km) Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag. Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure tread depth.
  • Page 512 Axle(s) and transfer case (4X4 only) fluid before the completion of your vehicle's changes or level checks are not required useful life. Ford Motor Company, however, unless a leak is suspected or the assembly urges you to have all recommended has been submerged in water.
  • Page 513: Scheduled Maintenance Record

    Scheduled Maintenance SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE RECORD Dealer stamp Repair Order #: Distance: Engine hours (optional): Multi-point inspection (recommended): Signature: E146852 Dealer stamp Repair Order #: Distance: Engine hours (optional): Multi-point inspection (recommended): Signature: E146852 F-150 (TFC) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Fourth Printing...
  • Page 514 Scheduled Maintenance Dealer stamp Repair Order #: Distance: Engine hours (optional): Multi-point inspection (recommended): Signature: E146852 Dealer stamp Repair Order #: Distance: Engine hours (optional): Multi-point inspection (recommended): Signature: E146852 F-150 (TFC) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Fourth Printing...
  • Page 515 Scheduled Maintenance Dealer stamp Repair Order #: Distance: Engine hours (optional): Multi-point inspection (recommended): Signature: E146852 Dealer stamp Repair Order #: Distance: Engine hours (optional): Multi-point inspection (recommended): Signature: E146852 F-150 (TFC) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Fourth Printing...
  • Page 516 Scheduled Maintenance Dealer stamp Repair Order #: Distance: Engine hours (optional): Multi-point inspection (recommended): Signature: E146852 Dealer stamp Repair Order #: Distance: Engine hours (optional): Multi-point inspection (recommended): Signature: E146852 F-150 (TFC) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Fourth Printing...
  • Page 517 Scheduled Maintenance Dealer stamp Repair Order #: Distance: Engine hours (optional): Multi-point inspection (recommended): Signature: E146852 Dealer stamp Repair Order #: Distance: Engine hours (optional): Multi-point inspection (recommended): Signature: E146852 F-150 (TFC) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Fourth Printing...
  • Page 518 Scheduled Maintenance Dealer stamp Repair Order #: Distance: Engine hours (optional): Multi-point inspection (recommended): Signature: E146852 Dealer stamp Repair Order #: Distance: Engine hours (optional): Multi-point inspection (recommended): Signature: E146852 F-150 (TFC) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Fourth Printing...
  • Page 519 Scheduled Maintenance Dealer stamp Repair Order #: Distance: Engine hours (optional): Multi-point inspection (recommended): Signature: E146852 Dealer stamp Repair Order #: Distance: Engine hours (optional): Multi-point inspection (recommended): Signature: E146852 F-150 (TFC) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Fourth Printing...
  • Page 520 Scheduled Maintenance Dealer stamp Repair Order #: Distance: Engine hours (optional): Multi-point inspection (recommended): Signature: E146852 Dealer stamp Repair Order #: Distance: Engine hours (optional): Multi-point inspection (recommended): Signature: E146852 F-150 (TFC) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Fourth Printing...
  • Page 521 Scheduled Maintenance Dealer stamp Repair Order #: Distance: Engine hours (optional): Multi-point inspection (recommended): Signature: E146852 Dealer stamp Repair Order #: Distance: Engine hours (optional): Multi-point inspection (recommended): Signature: E146852 F-150 (TFC) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Fourth Printing...
  • Page 522 Scheduled Maintenance Dealer stamp Repair Order #: Distance: Engine hours (optional): Multi-point inspection (recommended): Signature: E146852 Dealer stamp Repair Order #: Distance: Engine hours (optional): Multi-point inspection (recommended): Signature: E146852 F-150 (TFC) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Fourth Printing...
  • Page 523: Appendices

    The • You have acquired a device ("DEVICE") additional software and services of that includes software licensed by Ford third party origin, as well as associated Motor Company and its affiliates media, printed materials, and "online"...
  • Page 524 Certificate(s) of Authenticity), and the the process. Neither FORD MOTOR recipient agrees to the terms of this COMPANY nor its suppliers shall be EULA. If the SOFTWARE is an upgrade,...
  • Page 525 SOFTWARE ("Supplemental may collect and use technical Components"). information gathered in any manner as If FORD MOTOR COMPANY or third party part of product support services related software and services suppliers provide or to the SOFTWARE or related services. make available to you Supplemental...
  • Page 526 DEVICE. electronic form, you may print one copy of UPGRADES AND RECOVERY MEDIA: such electronic documentation. If the SOFTWARE is provided by FORD EXPORT RESTRICTIONS: You MOTOR COMPANY separate from the acknowledge that the SOFTWARE is DEVICE on media such as a ROM chip, CD subject to U.S.
  • Page 527 Adobe TRADEMARKS: This EULA does not grant you any rights in connection with any Contains Adobe® [Flash® Player] or trademarks or service marks of FORD [AIR®] technology by Adobe Systems MOTOR COMPANY, MS, Microsoft Incorporated. This [Licensee Product] Corporation, third party software or service contains [Adobe®...
  • Page 528 Appendices Use of Speech Recognition Functions: WARNING Speech recognition software is inherently Operating certain parts of this a statistical process which is subject to system while driving can distract errors. It is your responsibility to monitor your attention away from the road, any speech recognition functions included and possibly cause an accident or other in the system and address any errors.
  • Page 529 Appendices Potential Map Inaccuracy: Maps used Telenav may revise this Agreement and by this system may be inaccurate because the privacy policy at any time, with or of changes in roads, traffic controls or without notice to you. You agree to visit driving conditions.
  • Page 530 Appendices 2. Account Information or proprietary rights, rights of publicity or privacy or other rights of any party, (ii) You agree: (a) when registering the violates any law, statute, ordinance or Telenav Software, to provide Telenav with regulation, including but not limited to laws true, accurate, current, and complete and regulations related to spamming, information about yourself, and (b) to...
  • Page 531 Appendices COURSE OF DEALING, CUSTOM OR STATES AND/OR JURISDICTIONS DO NOT TRADE AND INCLUDING, BUT NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO NON-INFRINGEMENT OF THIRD PARTY...
  • Page 532 Appendices the terms and conditions of this Notices by posting them on Telenav’s Agreement. Any such sale, assignment or Website or by downloading such Notices transfer that is not expressly permitted to your wireless device. If you desire to under this paragraph will result in withdraw your consent to receive Notices immediate termination of this Agreement, electronically, you must discontinue your...
  • Page 533 Appendices Agreement), and thus your use of the TERMS AND CONDITIONS Telenav Software is also subject to such License Limitations on Use: terms. You agree to comply with the following additional terms and conditions, You agree that your license to use this Data which are applicable to Telenav’s third is limited to and conditioned on use for party vendor licensors:...
  • Page 534 Appendices Disclaimer of Liability: real time route guidance, fleet management or similar applications; or (b) HERE AND ITS LICENSORS (INCLUDING with, or in communication with, including THEIR LICENSORS AND SUPPLIERS) without limitation, cellular phones, SHALL NOT BE LIABLE TO YOU IN palmtop and handheld computers, pagers, RESPECT OF ANY CLAIM, DEMAND OR and personal digital -assistants or PDAs.
  • Page 535 Appendices Entire Agreement: Government End Users: These terms and conditions constitute the If the Data is being acquired by or on behalf entire agreement between HERE (and its of the United States government or any licensors, including their licensors and other entity seeking or applying rights suppliers) and you pertaining to the subject similar to those customarily claimed by the...
  • Page 536 Appendices Gracenote® Copyright You agree that you will use the content from Gracenote ("Gracenote Content") , CD and music-related data from Gracenote Data, the Gracenote Software, Gracenote, Inc., copyright© 2000-2007 and Gracenote Servers for your own Gracenote. Gracenote Software, copyright personal, non-commercial use only.
  • Page 537 Appendices THE GRACENOTE SOFTWARE, EACH ITEM Vehicle with SYNC only OF GRACENOTE DATA AND THE FCC ID: KMHSG1P1 GRACENOTE CONTENT ARE LICENSED IC: 1422A-SG1P1 TO YOU "AS IS". NEITHER GRACENOTE MAKES ANY REPRESENTATIONS OR Vehicle with SYNC and MyFord Touch WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, or MyLincoln Touch REGARDING THE ACCURACY OF ANY...
  • Page 538: Type Approvals

    Appendices TYPE APPROVALS RF Certification Logos for Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensor(s) E202555 Brazil E207816 Argentina E207818 European Union EU E207817 Abu Dhabi, Dubai E207819 Jordan E197509 E207820 Malaysia F-150 (TFC) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Fourth Printing...
  • Page 539 Appendices E197811 E207822 Moldova Singapore E198002 E207821 Morocco South Africa E198001 Philippines E203899 E197844 Serbia F-150 (TFC) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Fourth Printing...
  • Page 540 Appendices E203679 Taiwan E198009 Ukraine F-150 (TFC) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Fourth Printing...
  • Page 541 F-150 (TFC) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Fourth Printing...
  • Page 542 Index Air Filter See: Changing the Engine Air Filter....320 Alarm 360 Degree Camera........209 See: Anti-Theft Alarm........69 Camera Views............210 Ambient Lighting..........87 Front Camera............210 Anti-Theft Alarm..........69 Side Camera............211 Arming the Alarm..........70 Disarming the Alarm...........70 Full Guard ...............70 Reduced Guard.............69 Appendices............520 See: Four-Wheel Drive........180 Audible Warnings and Indicators...102 Airbag Secondary Warning......102 Beltminder Warning..........102...
  • Page 543 Index Automatic Transmission......174 Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L Ecoboost ..........369 Brake-Shift Interlock..........177 If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud or Specifications.............370 Capacities and Specifications - Snow..............179 5.0L..............378 Understanding the Shift Positions of a 6–Speed Automatic Transmission..174 Specifications............379 Capacities and Specifications....361 Understanding your SelectShift Car Wash Automatic...
  • Page 544 Index Child Restraint and Seatbelt Cruise Control..........75 Maintenance..........41 Principle of Operation........212 Child Restraint Positioning......30 Type 1.................75 Child Safety............15 Type 2................75 Cruise control General Information..........15 Child Safety Locks...........31 See: Using Cruise Control........212 Customer Assistance.........282 Left-Hand Side............32 Right-Hand Side...........32 Cleaning Leather Seats......325 With King Ranch Edition.........325 Data Recording..........9 Without King Ranch Edition......325...
  • Page 545 See: Electric Parking Brake......191 See: Front Fog Lamps........84 Essential Towing Checks......261 Foot Pedals Before Towing a Trailer........266 See: Adjusting the Pedals........77 Ford Credit............11 Hitches..............262 Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal (U.S. Only)..............11 Four-Wheel Drive.........180 Watercraft (PWC).........267 Front Fog Lamps..........84 Safety Chains............262...
  • Page 546 Index Fuel Consumption........170 Calculating Fuel Economy........171 Filling the Tank.............170 Handbrake Fuel Filter............309 See: Parking Brake..........190 Fuel Quality.............167 Hazard Warning Flashers......278 Choosing the Right Fuel With a Flex Fuel Vehicle (If Equipped)........167 See: Using Hill Descent Control....199 Choosing the Right Fuel Without a Flex Fuel Headlamp Adjusting Vehicle (If Equipped)........167 See: Adjusting the Headlamps......312...
  • Page 547 Index Information............476 Installing Child Restraints......16 911 Assist...............482 Child Seats...............16 Alerts..............482 Combining Safety Belt and LATCH Lower Calendar...............482 Anchors for Attaching Child Safety Sirius Travel Link..........479 Seats..............25 SYNC Services (If Equipped, United States Front Seat Tether Strap Attachment Only)..............476 (Regular Cab)...........26 Vehicle Health Report (If Equipped, United Rear Seat Tether Strap Attachment (Crew States Only)...........484...
  • Page 548 Index Mirrors See: Heated Windows and Mirrors....137 See: Windows and Mirrors.......88 Lane Keeping System........220 Mobile Communications Equipment..13 Switching the System On and Off....221 Moonroof............93 Lighting Control..........80 Bounce-Back............94 Headlamp Flasher..........80 Opening and Closing the Moonroof.....94 High Beams............80 Motorcraft Parts...........362 Lighting..............80 MyFord Touch ...........436 Load Carrying..........233 General Information.........436 Load Limit............233...
  • Page 549 Index PATS Refueling............169 See: Passive Anti-Theft System.....67 Easy Fuel Capless Fuel System....169 Pedals..............77 Remote Control..........51 Perchlorate............11 Car Finder..............55 Personal Safety System ......42 Integrated Keyhead Transmitters ....51 How Does the Personal Safety System Intelligent Access Key.........52 Work?..............42 Memory Feature...........54 Phone...............470 Remote Start ............55 Making Calls............472 Replacing the Battery.........52 Pairing Subsequent Phones......471...
  • Page 550 Index Satellite Radio..........397 Spot Lamps.............84 Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number Cargo and Trailer Hookup Lamps....85 Stability Control..........196 (ESN)..............399 Satellite Radio Reception Factors....398 Principle of Operation........196 Starter Switch SIRIUS® Satellite Radio Service....398 Troubleshooting..........399 See: Ignition Switch...........158 Scheduled Maintenance Record....510 Starting a Gasoline Engine.......159 Scheduled Maintenance......501 Automatic Engine Shutdown......161 Seatbelt Height Adjustment......38...
  • Page 551 Index Transmission See: Transmission..........174 Transporting the Vehicle......269 Tailgate............239 Type Approvals..........535 Bed Extender............243 RF Certification Logos for Tire Pressure Bed Ramp.............245 Monitoring Sensor(s)........535 BoxLink Cleats..........244 Box Side Step............242 Electronic Tailgate Opening ......240 Manual Tailgate Opening.......240 Under Hood Overview - 2.7L Tailgate Lock............239 EcoBoost ..........299 Tailgate Removal..........241...
  • Page 552 Index Using Four-Wheel Drive......180 Using SYNC With Your Phone...406 4WD Indicator Lights........180 Accessing Features through the Phone Driving Off-Road With Truck and Utility Menu..............409 Vehicles.............183 Accessing Your Phone Settings.....412 How Your Vehicle Differs From Other Bluetooth Devices..........413 Vehicles.............183 Making Calls............408 Using the 2-Speed Automatic 4WD Pairing a Phone for the First Time....406 System..............181...
  • Page 553 Index Windshield Wipers.........78 Speed dependent wipers (if equipped)............78 Warning Lamps and Indicators....98 Wiper Blades Adaptive Cruise Control........98 See: Checking the Wiper Blades....311 Anti-Lock Braking System........98 Wipers and Washers........78 Automatic High Beam........98 Wrecker Towing Auto Start-stop............98 See: Transporting the Vehicle.......269 Battery..............99 Blind Spot Monitor..........99 Brake System............99 Check 4X4..............99...

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