Using The Engine Block Heater - Ford 2015 F-150 Owner's Manual

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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

Make sure the system is unplugged and

properly stowed before starting and

driving your vehicle. Make sure the

protective cover seals the prongs of the

block heater cord plug when not in use.

Make sure the heater system is

checked for proper operation before

Using the Engine Block Heater

Make sure the receptacle terminals are

clean and dry prior to use. Clean them with

a dry cloth if necessary.

The heater uses 0.4 to 1.0 kilowatt-hours

of energy per hour of use. The system does

not have a thermostat. It achieves

maximum temperature after

approximately three hours of operation.

Using the heater longer than three hours

does not improve system performance and

unnecessarily uses electricity.

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