Page 1: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Introduction Instrument Cluster Warning and control lights Gauges Entertainment Systems AM/FM stereo AM/FM stereo with CD AM/FM stereo cassette with CD AM/FM stereo with in-dash six CD Climate Controls Heater only Manual heating and air conditioning Automatic temperature control Rear window defroster Lights Headlamps...
Page 2 Table of Contents Seating and Safety Restraints Seating Safety restraints Airbags Child restraints Tires, Wheels and Loading Tire Information Tire Inflation Changing tires Lug Nut Torque Vehicle loading Trailer towing Recreational towing Driving Starting Brakes Transmission operation Roadside Emergencies Getting roadside assistance Hazard flasher switch Fuel pump shut-off switch Fuses and relays...
Page 4: Introduction
State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations on acquiring your new Ford. Please take the time to get well acquainted with your vehicle by reading this handbook. The more you know and understand about your vehicle, the greater the safety and pleasure you will derive from driving it.
Page 5 Introduction Warning symbols on your vehicle When you see this symbol, it is imperative that you consult the relevant section of this guide before touching or attempting adjustment of any kind. Protecting the environment We must all play our part in protecting the environment.
Page 6 • where the driver was positioning the steering wheel. To access this information, special equipment must be directly connected to the recording modules. Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada do not access event data recorder information without obtaining consent,...
Page 7 Driving chapter. F150 SuperCrew Owners: Snowplowing Your vehicle is not recommended for snowplowing. Ford makes no representation as to the suitability of your vehicle for snowplowing, in particular regarding the potential for exceeding vehicle weight limits, airbag (SRS) deployment sensitivity, vehicle crash integrity, or powertrain durability.
Page 8: Vehicle Symbol Glossary
Introduction These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle. Vehicle Symbol Glossary Safety Alert See Owner’s Guide Fasten Safety Belt Air Bag-Front Air Bag-Side Child Seat Child Seat Installation Child Seat Lower Warning Anchor Child Seat Tether Brake System Anchor Brake Fluid -...
Page 9 Introduction Vehicle Symbol Glossary Power Windows Power Window Lockout Front/Rear Interior Luggage Child Safety Door Compartment Release Lock/Unlock Symbol Panic Alarm Engine Oil Engine Coolant Engine Coolant Temperature Do Not Open When Hot Battery Avoid Smoking, Flames, Battery Acid or Sparks Explosive Gas Fan Warning Maintain Correct Fluid...
Page 10: Instrument Cluster
Instrument Cluster WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES Base instrument cluster Base with Tachometer instrument cluster Mid instrument cluster 2005 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
Page 11: Instrument Cluster
Instrument Cluster Luxury instrument cluster Warning lights and gauges can alert you to a vehicle condition that may become serious enough to cause expensive repairs. A warning light may illuminate when a problem exists with one of your vehicle’s functions. Many lights will illuminate when you start your vehicle to make sure the bulb works.
Page 12 Instrument Cluster On vehicles equipped with a message center, “ENGINE FAILSAFE MODE” will be displayed, refer to Message Center in the Driver Controls chapter. Brake system warning light: To confirm the brake system warning light is functional, it will momentarily illuminate when the ignition is turned to the ON position when the engine is not running, or in a position between ON and START, or by applying the parking brake when the ignition is turned to the ON position.
Page 13 Instrument Cluster immediately. A chime will also sound when a malfunction in the supplemental restraint system has been detected. Safety belt: Reminds you to fasten your safety belt. A chime will also sound to remind you to fasten your safety belt. Charging system: Illuminates when the battery is not charging properly.
Page 14 Instrument Cluster High beams: Illuminates when the high beam headlamps are turned on. MINI MESSAGE CENTER WARNING DISPLAYS (IF EQUIPPED) Door ajar: Displays when the ignition is in the ON position and any door is open. Low fuel: Displays when the fuel level in the fuel tank is at or near empty (refer to Fuel gauge in this chapter).
Page 15: Gauges
Instrument Cluster Headlamps on warning chime: Sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are on, the ignition is off (the key is not in the ignition) and the driver’s door is opened. GAUGES Speedometer: Indicates the current vehicle speed. Engine coolant temperature gauge: Indicates engine coolant temperature.
Page 16 Instrument Cluster Odometer: Registers the total miles (kilometers) of the vehicle. • With Mini Message Center • With Full Message Center Refer to Message Center in the Drivers Controls chapter on how to switch the display from Metric to English. Trip odometer: Registers the miles (kilometers) of individual journeys.
Page 17 Instrument Cluster Engine oil pressure gauge: Indicates engine oil pressure. The needle should stay in the normal operating range (between “L” and “H”). If the needle falls below the normal range, stop the vehicle, turn off the engine and check the engine oil level.
Page 18: Entertainment Systems
Entertainment Systems FORD AM/FM STEREO SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) Tune: Press to manually go up or down the radio frequency. Also use in menu mode to select various settings. 2. Audio: Press to access select various settings. Treble: Press to adjust the treble setting. Use...
Page 19 Entertainment Systems Setting the clock: Press until HR or Mn is displayed. Press SEEK to adjust the hours/minutes. 3. Seek: Press to access the next/previous strong station. 4. Memory presets: To set a station: Select frequency band AM/FM; tune to a station, press and hold a preset button until sound returns.
Page 20: Am/Fm Stereo With Cd
Entertainment Systems FORD SINGLE CD SOUND SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) Tune: Press to manually go up or down the radio frequency. Also use in menu mode to select various settings. 2. Phone/mute: Press to mute the playing media. Press again to return to the playing media.
Page 21 Entertainment Systems Fade: Press to adjust the audio between the front and rear speakers. SEEK, SEEK Speed sensitive volume: Radio volume automatically changes slightly with vehicle speed to compensate for road and wind noise. SEEK, SEEK to adjust. Autoset: Allows you to set the strongest local radio stations without losing your original manually set preset stations for AM/FM1/FM2 .
Page 22 Entertainment Systems 10. Fast forward: Press to manually advance in a CD track. 11. Rewind: Press to manually reverse in a CD track. 12. Memory presets: To set a station: Select frequency band AM/FM; tune to a station, press and hold a preset button until sound returns.
Page 23: Am/Fm Stereo Cassette With Cd
Entertainment Systems FORD DUAL MEDIA SOUND SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) Tune: Press to manually go up or down the radio frequency. Also use in menu mode to select various settings. 2. Seek: Press to access the next strong station or track.
Page 24 Entertainment Systems Balance: Press to adjust the audio between the left and right speakers. SEEK, SEEK Fade: Press to adjust the audio between the front and rear speakers. SEEK, SEEK Speed sensitive volume: Radio volume automatically changes slightly with vehicle speed to compensate for road and wind noise. SEEK, SEEK to adjust.
Page 25 Entertainment Systems 10. Repeat: Press to repeat the current CD track. 11. Fast forward: Press to manually advance in a tape or CD track. 12. Rewind: Press to manually reverse in a tape or CD track. 13. Memory presets: To set a station: Select frequency band AM/FM;...
Page 26: Am/Fm Stereo With In-Dash Six Cd
Entertainment Systems 21. Seek: Press to access the previous strong station or track. 22. Scan: Press for a brief sampling of radio stations or CD tracks. Press again to stop. PREMIUM/AUDIOPHILE IN-DASH SIX CD/MP3 SOUND SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) Tune/Disc selector: Press to manually go up or down the radio frequency or to select a desired disc.
Page 27 Entertainment Systems Autoset: Allows you to set the strongest local radio stations without losing your original manually set preset stations for AM/FM1/FM2 . , SEEK to turn on/off. When the six strongest stations are filled, the station stored in preset 1 will begin playing.
Page 28 Entertainment Systems music format: Classic, Country, Info, Jazz/RB, Religious, Rock, Soft, Top 40. RDS must be activated to access Find and Show functions. To activate, press and hold MENU until RDS (ON/OFF) appears in the display. Use SEEK to toggle RDS ON/OFF. Then press MENU repeatedly to scroll through Find, Show and RDS.
Page 29 Entertainment Systems 11. Rewind: Press to manually reverse in a CD track. 12. Memory presets: To set a station: Select frequency band AM/FM; tune to a station, press and hold a preset button until sound returns. 13. Scan: Press for a brief sampling of radio stations or CD tracks.
Page 30 Entertainment Systems FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) Your vehicle may be equipped with a Family Entertainment System (FES). Refer to the DVD Supplement Guide for further information on your system. RADIO FREQUENCIES AM and FM frequencies are established by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the Canadian Radio and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC).
Page 31 Due to technical incompatibility, certain recordable and re-recordable compact discs may not function correctly when used in Ford CD players. Irregular shaped CDs, CDs with a scratch protection film attached, and CDs with homemade paper (adhesive) labels should not be inserted into the CD player.
Page 32: Climate Controls
Climate Controls HEATER ONLY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) 1. Fan speed adjustment: Controls the volume of air circulated in the vehicle. 2. Temperature selection: Controls the temperature of the airflow in the vehicle. 3. Air flow selections: Controls the direction of the airflow in the vehicle.
Page 33: Manual Heating And Air Conditioning
Climate Controls 3. Set the fan speed to the highest setting. 4. Direct the outer instrument panel vents towards the side windows. To increase airflow to the outer instrument panel vents, close the vents located in the middle of the instrument panel. Do not place objects on top of the instrument panel as these objects may become projectiles in a collision or sudden stop.
Page 34 Climate Controls (Rear defroster) (if equipped): Press to defrost the rear window. Refer to Rear window defroster (if equipped) later in this chapter for more information. Heated mirrors (if equipped): Press to activate/deactivate. This function will clear snow, fog and thin ice from the side rear view mirrors. 4.
Page 35: Automatic Temperature Control
Climate Controls • Move the temperature control to the coolest setting. • Select A/C and recirculated air ( ). Use recirculated air with A/C to provide colder airflow. • Set the fan to the highest speed initially, then adjust to maintain comfort.
Page 36 Climate Controls Temperature conversion: To switch between Fahrenheit and Celsius: If your vehicle is equipped with a full message center, refer to Setup menu in the Message center section of the Driver Controls chapter for more information. If your vehicle is equipped with a mini message center, see your dealer for temperature conversion.
Page 37 Climate Controls engaged manually in any other airflow selection except (defrost). Recirculation may turn off automatically in all airflow selections except MAX A/C. 5. A/C control: Press to activate/deactivate air conditioning. Use with recirculated air to improve cooling performance and efficiency. Engages automatically in AUTO, (defrost) and (floor/defrost).
Page 38 Climate Controls Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) system with heated seats (if equipped) Temperature conversion: To switch between Fahrenheit and Celsius: If your vehicle is equipped with a full message center, refer to Units (Fahrenheit/Celsius) in the Driver Controls chapter. If your vehicle is equipped with a mini message center, refer to Mini message center electronic compass temperature display in the Driver Controls Chapter.
Page 39 Climate Controls MAX A/C: For maximum cooling performance, press , A/C, and set the temperature to 60°F and the highest blower setting. Defrost: Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster vents and demister vents. Can be used to clear the windshield of fog and thin ice.
Page 40 Climate Controls 12. A/C control: Press to activate/deactivate air conditioning. Use with recirculated air to improve cooling performance and efficiency. Engages automatically in AUTO, (defrost) and (floor/defrost). 13. OFF: Outside air is shut out and the fan will not operate. 14.
Page 41: Rear Window Defroster
Climate Controls Do not place objects on top of the instrument panel as these objects may become projectiles in a collision or sudden stop. REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER (IF EQUIPPED) The rear defroster control is located on the climate control panel and works to defrost your rear windshield from fog and thin ice.
Page 42: Lights
Lights HEADLAMP CONTROL Rotate the headlamp control clockwise to the first position turn on the parking lamps. Rotate clockwise to the second position to also turn on the headlamps. Autolamp control (if equipped) The autolamp system provides light sensitive automatic on-off control of the exterior lights normally controlled by the headlamp control.
Page 43 Lights At this point, the headlamps and park lamps will turn off. Foglamp control (if equipped) The headlamp control also operates the foglamps. The foglamps can be turned on only when the headlamp control is in the position and the high beams are not turned on.
Page 44 Lights Flash to pass Pull toward you slightly to activate and release to deactivate. PANEL DIMMER CONTROL Use to adjust the brightness of the instrument panel and all applicable switches in the vehicle during headlamp and parklamp operation. Move the control to the full upright position, past detent, to turn on the interior lamps.
Page 45: Turn Signal Control
Lights 4. On the wall or screen you will observe a light pattern with a distinct horizontal edge towards the right. If this edge is not at the horizontal reference line, the beam will need to be adjusted so the edge is at the same height as the horizontal reference line.
Page 46 Lights INTERIOR LAMPS Map lamps To turn on the map lamps, press the control next to each lamp. Rear dome lamp (if equipped) The dome lamp lights when the control is in the DOOR (left) position, any door is open, the instrument panel switch is pushed past the detent and when any of the remote entry controls are pressed...
Page 47: Bulb Replacement
Lights Dome/courtesy lamps (if equipped) The dome lamp lights when: • any door is opened. • the instrument panel dimmer switch is rotated up until the courtesy lamps come on. • any of the remote entry controls are pressed and the ignition is OFF.
Page 48 Lights “E” for Europe to assure lamp performance, light brightness and pattern and safe visibility. The correct bulbs will not damage the lamp assembly or void the lamp assembly warranty and will provide quality bulb burn time. Function Number of Trade number bulbs Headlamps...
Page 49 Lights 5. Remove the bulb by turning it counterclockwise, then pull it straight out. Handle a halogen headlamp bulb carefully and keep out of children’s reach. Grasp the bulb only by its plastic base and do not touch the glass. The oil from your hand could cause the bulb to break the next time the headlamps are operated.
Page 50 Lights 4. Slide the headlamp assembly forward disconnecting the snap attachment at the fender. 5. Remove bulb socket from the lamp assembly by turning it counterclockwise and then pull the bulb straight out. Install the new bulb(s) in reverse order. Replacing tail/brake/turn signal/backup lamp bulbs 1.
Page 51 Lights Replacing high-mount brake and cargo lamp bulbs Make sure the headlamp control is in the OFF position. 1. Remove the two screws and move the lamp assembly away from the vehicle to expose the bulb sockets. 2. Remove the bulb socket by rotating counterclockwise and pulling it out of the lamp assembly.
Page 52: Driver Controls
Driver Controls MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER Windshield wiper: Rotate the end of the control away from you to increase the speed of the wipers; rotate towards you to decrease the speed of the wipers. Windshield washer: Push the end of the stalk: •...
Page 53: Steering Wheel Adjustment
Driver Controls TILT STEERING WHEEL (IF EQUIPPED) Pull the lever down to unlock the steering column. While the lever is in the down position, tilt the steering column to its desired orientation. While holding the steering column, pull the lever up to its original position to lock the steering column.
Page 54 Driver Controls 1. To open the bins, move the center latch forward which will allow the door to be opened. 2. The latches on the side of the bins are to enable the user to remove the bin or add a dealer purchased feature.
Page 55 Driver Controls Place both palms on the underside of the storage bin, avoiding the storage bin door. Push upwards with palms. While pushing upwards with palms, grip the side latches with fingers and squeeze. 2005 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
Page 56 Driver Controls With pressure applied with palms and side latches squeezed down, pull downward on the entire storage bin and remove. AUXILIARY POWER POINT Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs only. Do not hang any type of accessory or accessory bracket from the plug.
Page 57 Driver Controls An additional auxiliary power point is located on the lower rear side of the center console. The power point is accessible from the rear seats. CENTER CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED) The center console offers several useful storage features. These include: 1.
Page 58: Power Windows
Driver Controls A driver’s first responsibility is the safe operation of the vehicle. The most important thing you can do to prevent a crash is to avoid distractions and pay attention to the road. Wait until it is safe to operate Mobile Communications Equipment.
Page 59 Driver Controls Window lock (if equipped) The window lock feature allows only the driver to operate the power windows. To lock out all the window controls except for the driver’s press the left side of the control. Note: The rear window switches will not illuminate when the window control is in the LOCKED position.
Page 60: Mirrors
Driver Controls MIRRORS Automatic dimming inside rear view mirror (if equipped) Your vehicle is equipped with an inside rear view mirror with an auto-dimming function. The electronic day/night mirror will change from the normal (high reflective) state to the non-glare (darkened) state when bright lights (glare) reach the mirror.
Page 61 Driver Controls On vehicles not equipped with rear defrost, press the heated mirror control located on the climate control panel, refer to the Climate Controls chapter for more information. Do not remove ice from the mirrors with a scraper or attempt to readjust the mirror glass if it is frozen in place.
Page 62: Speed Control
Driver Controls mirrors out, then in, until the click is heard. After that, the mirrors will operate to their normal positions until they are again moved manually. Note: Ten or more switch activations within 1 minute, or repeated folding/unfolding of the mirrors while holding the switch rearward during the full travel may cause the system to disable the fold/unfold function to protect motors from overheating.
Page 63 Driver Controls Setting speed control The controls for using your speed control are located on the steering wheel for your convenience. 1. Press the ON control and release 2. Accelerate to the desired speed. 3. Press the SET control and release 4.
Page 64 Driver Controls Increasing speed while using speed control There are two ways to set a higher speed: • Press and hold the SET control until you get to the desired speed, then release the control. You can also use the SET control to operate the Tap-Up function.
Page 65 Driver Controls • Press the speed control OFF control. This will erase your vehicle’s previously set speed. Note: When you turn off the speed control or the ignition, your speed control set speed memory is erased. STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED) These controls allow you to operate some radio and climate control features.
Page 66 Driver Controls Climate control features Press TEMP + or - to adjust temperature. Press FAN + or - to adjust fan speed. MOON ROOF (IF EQUIPPED) The moon roof control is located on the overhead console. Do not let children play with the moon roof or leave children unattended in the vehicle.
Page 67 Driver Controls To vent the moon roof: Press and hold the control. The moon roof must be in the closed position in order to move it into the vent position. To close, press and hold the control until the glass panel stops moving.
Page 68 Driver Controls also recommended that a new battery be placed in the hand-held transmitter of the device being programmed to HomeLink for quicker training and accurate transmission of the radio-frequency signal. 1. Press and hold the two outside buttons releasing only when the indicator light begins to flash after 20 seconds.
Page 69 Driver Controls 7. Press and release the “learn” or “smart” button. (The name and color of the button may vary by manufacturer.) Note: There are 30 seconds in which to initiate Step 8. 8. Return to the vehicle and firmly press, hold for two seconds and release the HomeLink button.
Page 70 Driver Controls Operating the HomeLink Wireless Control System To operate, simply press and release the appropriate HomeLink button. Activation will now occur for the trained product (garage door, gate operator, security system, entry door lock, or home or office lighting etc.).
Page 71: Message Center
Driver Controls MESSAGE CENTER (IF EQUIPPED) With the ignition in the ON position, the message center, located on your instrument cluster, displays important vehicle information through a constant monitor of vehicle systems. You may select display features on the message center for a display of status preceded by a brief indicator chime.
Page 72 Driver Controls Usually, when something affects the compass readings, the compass will correct itself after a few days of operating your vehicle in normal conditions. If the compass still appears to be inaccurate, a manual calibration may be necessary. Refer to Compass zone/calibration adjustment.
Page 73 Driver Controls Perform compass calibration in an open area free from steel structures and high voltage lines. For optimum calibration, turn off all electrical accessories (heater/air conditioning, wipers, etc.) and make sure all vehicle doors are shut. 8. Press the RESET control to start the compass calibration function.
Page 74 Driver Controls Average fuel economy (AFE) Select this function from the INFO menu to display your average fuel economy in miles/gallon or liters/100 If you calculate your average fuel economy by dividing gallons of fuel used by 100 miles traveled (kilometers traveled by liters used), your figure may be different than displayed for the following reasons: •...
Page 75 Driver Controls Setup menu Press this control for the following displays: • System Check • Units (English/Metric) • Autolock • Autolamp Delay • Language System check Selecting this function from the SETUP menu causes the message center to cycle through each of the systems being monitored.
Page 76 Driver Controls 1. To disable/enable the autolock feature, select this function from the SETUP control for the current display mode. 2. Press the RESET control to turn the autolocks ON or OFF. Autolamp delay This feature keeps your headlights on for up to three minutes after the ignition is switched off.
Page 77 Driver Controls System warnings System warnings alert you to possible problems or malfunctions in your vehicle’s operating systems. In the event of a multiple warning situation, the message center will cycle the display to show all warnings by displaying each one for 4 seconds.
Page 78 Driver Controls REDUCED ENGINE POWER. Displayed when the engine is overheating. Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible, turn off the engine. If the warning stays on or continues to come on, contact your dealer as soon as possible. STOP ENGINE SAFELY.
Page 79 Driver Controls • Brake fluid • Compass • Outside temperature • Engine sensor Contact your dealer as soon as possible if these messages occur on a regular basis. MINI MESSAGE CENTER ELECTRONIC COMPASS/TEMPERATURE DISPLAY (IF EQUIPPED) Outside air temperature The outside temperature display is contained in the instrument cluster and displays all the time, except when a warning message is present.
Page 80 Driver Controls Compass zone adjustment 1. Determine which magnetic zone you are in for your geographic location by referring to the zone map. 2. Turn ignition to the ON position. 3. Start the engine. 7 8 9 1011 4. Press the ODO reset button in the cluster, hold for six seconds and release.
Page 81: Tailgate
Driver Controls TAILGATE LOCK (IF EQUIPPED) Your vehicle may be equipped with a tailgate lock designed to prevent theft of the tailgate. • Insert ignition key and turn to the right to engage lock. • Turn ignition key to the left to unlock.
Page 82 Driver Controls To extend the bed extender: 1. Lower tailgate. 2. Pull the round knobs on each side of the extender to release it from the pickup box. 3. Pivot extender on to the tailgate. 4. Evenly push down on the extender and push the round knobs in on each side locking it in place.
Page 83: Locks And Security
Locks and Security KEYS The key operates all locks on your vehicle. In case of loss, replacement keys are available from your dealer. You should always carry a second key with you in a safe place in case you require it in an emergency. Refer to the SecuriLock passive anti-theft system section in this chapter for more information.
Page 84 Locks and Security Childproof door locks (if equipped) • When these locks are set, the rear doors cannot be opened from the inside. • The rear doors can be opened from the outside when the doors are unlocked. The childproof locks are located on rear edge of each rear door and must be set separately for each door.
Page 85 Locks and Security Your vehicle is equipped with a remote entry system which allows you to: • unlock the vehicle doors without a key. • lock all the vehicle doors without a key. • activate the personal alarm. If there are problems with the remote entry system, make sure to take ALL remote entry transmitters with you to the dealership in order to aid in troubleshooting the problem.
Page 86 Locks and Security (lock) and (unlock) features will work again after: • a door has become ajar, • the ignition is turned to the 3 (ON) position, or • using the UNLOCK control on your remote entry transmitter or unlocking via the keyless entry keypad. Deactivating/activating power door lock/unlock disable feature All vehicle doors must be closed before beginning the procedure.
Page 87 Locks and Security Memory feature (if equipped) The remote entry system can also control the memory feature. Press the control once to unlock the driver’s door. Pressing the control will automatically move the seat and adjustable pedals to the desired memory position (the memory position corresponds to the transmitter being used).
Page 88 Locks and Security To replace the battery: 1. Twist a thin coin between the two halves of the remote entry transmitter near the key ring. DO NOT TAKE THE RUBBER COVER AND CIRCUIT BOARD OFF THE FRONT HOUSING OF THE REMOTE ENTRY TRANSMITTER.
Page 89 Locks and Security Programming remote transmitters It is necessary to have all (maximum of six — original and/or new) of your remote transmitters available prior to beginning this procedure. If all remote entry transmitters are not present during the programming procedure, the transmitters that are not present during programming will no longer operate the vehicle.
Page 90 Locks and Security • after 25 seconds of illumination. The dome lamp control (if equipped) must not be set to the off position for the illuminated entry system to operate. The inside lights will not turn off if: • they have been turned on with the dimmer control, or •...
Page 91 Locks and Security 4. Within five seconds, press the control two times. Note: One horn chirp should be heard, indicating the system has been disabled. Conversely, a horn chirp followed by a honk will indicate the system is enabled. Pressing the power door control two times again will turn the feature ON if it was previously OFF, or OFF if it was previously ON.
Page 92 Locks and Security Power door unlock/lock procedure You must complete Steps 1–5 within 30 seconds, or the procedure will have to be repeated. If the procedure needs to be repeated, you must wait a minimum of 30 seconds to begin again. 1.
Page 93 Locks and Security KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) You can use the keyless entry keypad to: • lock all vehicle doors. • unlock only the driver’s door. • unlock all vehicle doors. • program/erase the customer keycode. • enable/disable the autolocking feature. The keypad can be operated with the factory set 5–digit entry code;...
Page 94: Anti-Theft System
Locks and Security Your personal code is now erased and only the factory set 5–digit code will work. Antiscan feature The keyless entry keypad is equipped with an anti-theft function called “antiscan.” The antiscan feature provides a one-minute lockout feature, where the user is unable to enter the vehicle using the keypad;...
Page 95 Note: The SecuriLock passive anti-theft system is not compatible with non-Ford aftermarket remote start systems. Use of these systems may result in vehicle starting problems and a loss of security protection. Note: Large metallic objects, electronic devices that are used to purchase gasoline or similar items, or a second coded key on the same key chain may cause vehicle starting issues.
Page 96 Locks and Security Replacement keys If your keys are lost or stolen and you don’t have an extra coded key, you will need to have your vehicle towed to a dealership. The key codes need to be erased from your vehicle and new coded keys will need to be programmed.
Page 97 Locks and Security ignition from the 1 (OFF/LOCK) position to the 3 (ON) position (maintain ignition in the 3 (ON) position for at least one second, but no more than ten seconds). This step will program your new key to a coded key.
Page 98: Seating And Safety Restraints
Seating and Safety Restraints SEATING Notes: Reclining the seatback can cause an occupant to slide under the seat’s safety belt, resulting in severe personal injuries in the event of a collision. Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to reduce the risk of injury in a collision or sudden stop.
Page 99 Seating and Safety Restraints Front seat • Lift the track release bar to move the seat forward or rearward. Make sure that the seat is relatched into place. • Pull the release lever handle located on the side of the seat up to move the seat back forward or backward.
Page 100 Seating and Safety Restraints Using the manual lumbar support For more lumbar support, turn the lumbar support control toward the front of vehicle. For less lumbar support, turn the lumbar support control toward the rear of vehicle. Adjusting the front power seat (if equipped) Never adjust the driver’s seat or seatback when the vehicle is moving.
Page 101 Seating and Safety Restraints Press the control to move the seat forward, backward, up or down. Memory seats/adjustable pedals (if equipped) This system allows automatic positioning of the driver seat and adjustable pedals to two programmable positions. The memory seat control is located on the driver’s seat.
Page 102 Seating and Safety Restraints REAR SEATS Head restraints The purpose of these head restraints is to help limit head motion in the event of a rear collision. To properly adjust your head restraints, lift the head restraint so that it is located directly behind your head or as close to that position as possible.
Page 103: Safety Restraints
Seating and Safety Restraints 1. Pull control to release seat cushion. 2. Rotate seat cushion up until it locks into vertical storage position. Returning the seat to seating position Before returning the seatback to its original position, make sure that cargo or any objects are not trapped underneath the seatback.
Page 104 Seating and Safety Restraints • Restraints Control Module (RCM) with impact and safing sensors. • Restraint system warning light and back-up tone. • The electrical wiring for the airbags, crash sensor(s), safety belt pretensioners, front safety belt usage sensors, driver seat position sensor, and indicator lights.
Page 105 Seating and Safety Restraints Front passenger sensing system For airbags to do their job they must inflate with great force, and this force can pose a potentially deadly risk to occupants that are very close to the airbag when it begins to inflate. For some occupants, like infants in rear-facing child seats, this occurs because they are initially sitting very close to the airbag.
Page 106 Seating and Safety Restraints Front outboard safety belt pretensioners The safety belt pretensioners are designed to tighten the safety belts firmly against the occupant’s body during a collision. This maximizes the effectiveness of the safety belts and helps properly position the occupant relative to the airbag to improve protection.
Page 107 Seating and Safety Restraints Safety restraints precautions Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips. To reduce the risk of injury, make sure children sit in the back seat where they can be properly restrained. Never let a passenger hold a child on his or her lap while the vehicle is moving.
Page 108 Seating and Safety Restraints Safety belts and seats can become hot in a vehicle that has been closed up in sunny weather; they could burn a small child. Check seat covers and buckles before you place a child anywhere near them. Combination lap and shoulder belts 1.
Page 109 Seating and Safety Restraints 1. Release the mini-buckle by inserting a key or safety belt tongue into the slot. 2. Insert the belt into the clip on the back panel. Protect the stowed belt if you carry cargo this may damage or soil the belt.
Page 110 Seating and Safety Restraints 2. Buckle the small tongue on the end of the belt into the mini-buckle on the driver’s side. The belt is now ready for use. This mini-buckle should stay buckled at all times unless cargo-carrying makes it necessary to detach the belt.
Page 111 Seating and Safety Restraints 3. Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle for your seating position until you hear a snap and feel it latch. 4. Make sure the tongue is securely fastened to the buckle by pulling on the tongue.
Page 112 Seating and Safety Restraints suddenly or turns a corner sharply, or the vehicle receives an impact of approximately 5 mph (8 km/h) or more, the combination safety belts will lock to help reduce forward movement of the driver and passengers. The front outboard safety belts can also be made to lock manually by quickly pulling on the shoulder belt.
Page 113 Seating and Safety Restraints • Rear seats (if equipped) 2. Grasp the shoulder portion and pull downward until the entire belt is extracted. 3. Allow the belt to retract. As the belt retracts, you will hear a clicking sound. This indicates the safety belt is now in the automatic locking mode.
Page 114 Seating and Safety Restraints BELT AND RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY MUST BE REPLACED if the seat belt assembly “automatic locking retractor” feature or any other seat belt function is not operating properly when checked according to the procedures in Workshop Manual. Failure to replace the Belt and Retractor assembly could increase the risk of injury in collisions.
Page 115 Seating and Safety Restraints Front safety belt height adjustment (if equipped) Your vehicle has safety belt height adjustments for the driver and right front passenger. Adjust the height of the shoulder belt so the belt rests across the middle of your shoulder. To lower the shoulder belt height, push the button and slide the height adjuster down.
Page 116 Seating and Safety Restraints Insert the tongue into the correct buckle (the buckle closest to the direction the tongue is coming from). To lengthen the belt, turn the tongue at a right angle to the belt and pull across your lap until it reaches the buckle.
Page 117 Seating and Safety Restraints Conditions of operation If... Then... The driver’s safety belt is not The safety belt warning light buckled before the ignition illuminates 1-2 minutes and the switch is turned to the ON warning chime sounds 4-8 seconds. position...
Page 118 Seating and Safety Restraints If... Then... The driver’s and front passenger’s The BeltMinder feature will not safety belts are buckled before the activate. ignition switch is turned to the ON position or less than 1-2 minutes have elapsed since the ignition switch has been turned ON...
Page 119 Seating and Safety Restraints Reasons given... Consider... “Belts are We design our safety belts to enhance comfort. uncomfortable” If you are uncomfortable - try different positions for the safety belt upper anchorage and seatback which should be as upright as possible;...
Page 120 Seating and Safety Restraints disabled for the current ignition cycle. The BeltMinder feature will re-enable during the same ignition cycle if the occupant buckles and remains buckled for approximately 30 seconds. Confirmation is not given for the one time disable. Deactivating/activating the BeltMinder feature The driver and front passenger BeltMinder...
Page 121 (if equipped), shoulder belt guide on seatback (if equipped), child safety seat LATCH and tether anchors, and attaching hardware, should be inspected after a collision. Ford Motor Company recommends that all safety belt assemblies in use in vehicles involved in a collision be replaced.
Page 122: Airbags
Seating and Safety Restraints AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) 1. Airbag cover The airbag supplemental restraint system is designed to work in conjunction with the safety belts to help protect the driver and front outboard passenger from certain upper body injuries. The term “supplemental restraint”...
Page 123 Seating and Safety Restraints Important SRS precautions All occupants of the vehicle, including the driver, should always properly wear their safety belts, even when an airbag (SRS) is provided. Always transport children 12 years old and under in the back seat if your vehicle has a back seat.
Page 124 Do not attempt to service, repair, or modify the airbag supplemental restraint systems or its fuses. See your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer. The front passenger airbag is not designed to offer protection to an occupant in the center front seating position.
Page 125 Seating and Safety Restraints Children and airbags For additional important safety information, read all information on safety restraints in this guide. Children must always be properly restrained. Accident statistics suggest that children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seat than in the front seat.
Page 126 Seating and Safety Restraints How does the airbag supplemental restraint system work? The airbag SRS is designed to activate when the vehicle sustains sufficient longitudinal deceleration. The fact that the airbags did not inflate in a collision does not mean that something is wrong with the system.
Page 127 Seating and Safety Restraints If the airbag has deployed, the airbag will not function again and must be replaced immediately. If the airbag is not replaced, the unrepaired area will increase the risk of injury in a collision. Determining if the system is operational The SRS uses readiness lights in the instrument cluster or a tone to indicate the condition of the system.
Page 128 Seating and Safety Restraints • the front passenger seat is unoccupied, or has small/medium objects in the front seat, • the system determines that an infant is present in a rear-facing infant seat that is installed according to the manufacturer’s instructions, •...
Page 129 Seating and Safety Restraints If a person of adult-size is sitting in the front passenger’s seat, but the “passenger airbag off” or “pass airbag off” indicator is lit, it could be that the person isn’t sitting properly in the seat. If this happens, turn the vehicle off and ask the person to place the seatback in the full upright position, then sit upright in the seat, centered on the seat cushion, with the person’s legs comfortably extended.
Page 130: Child Restraints
If it is necessary to modify an advanced front airbag system to accommodate a person with disabilities, contact the Ford Customer Relationship Center at the phone number shown in the Customer Assistance section of this Owner’s Guide.
Page 131 To improve the fit of both the lap and shoulder belt on children who have outgrown child safety seats, Ford Motor Company recommends use of a belt-positioning booster. Booster seats position a child so that safety belts fit better. They lift the child up so that the lap belt rests low across the hips and the knees bend comfortably.
Page 132 Seating and Safety Restraints • Can the child sit all the way back against the vehicle seat back with knees bent comfortably at the edge of the seat without slouching? • Does the lap belt rest low across the hips? •...
Page 133 Seating and Safety Restraints The shoulder belt should cross the chest, resting snugly on the center of the shoulder. The lap belt should rest low and snug across the hips, never up high across the stomach. If the booster seat slides on the vehicle seat, placing a rubberized mesh sold as shelf or carpet liner under the booster seat may improve this condition.
Page 134 36 kg (80 pounds) using an upper torso harness and a belt-positioning booster. Ford recommends the use of a child safety seat having a top tether strap. Install the child safety seat in a seating position with LATCH and tether anchors.
Page 135 Seating and Safety Restraints Installing child safety seats with combination lap and shoulder belts Airbags can kill or injure a child in a child seat. NEVER place a rear-facing child seat in front of an active airbag. If you must use a forward-facing child seat in the front seat, move the seat all the way back.
Page 136 Seating and Safety Restraints 3. While holding the shoulder and lap belt portions together, route the tongue through the child seat according to the child seat manufacturer’s instructions. Be sure the belt webbing is not twisted. 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...
Page 137 Seating and Safety Restraints 7. Pull the lap belt portion across the child seat toward the buckle and pull up on the shoulder belt while pushing down with your knee on the child seat. 8. Allow the safety belt to retract to remove any slack in the belt.
Page 138 Seating and Safety Restraints 1. Position the child safety seat in the Regular Cab center front seat. 2. If the center lap/shoulder safety belt has been disconnected from the seat to carry large cargo behind the seat, reconnect it by buckling the small buckle on the end of the belt into the mini-buckle on the driver’s side.
Page 139 Seating and Safety Restraints 4. While holding both shoulder and lap portions next to the tongue, route the tongue and webbing through the child seat according to the child seat manufacturer’s instructions. Be sure that the belt webbing is not twisted. 5.
Page 140 Seating and Safety Restraints 8. Before placing the child into the child seat, forcibly pull the child seat forward and back to make sure that the seat is held securely in place. To check this, grab the seat at the belt path and attempt to move it side to side and forward and back.
Page 141 Seating and Safety Restraints held securely in place. If the child seat moves excessively, repeat Steps 5 through 7, try a different child safety seat, or properly install the child seat in a different position. Attaching child safety seats with tether straps Most new forward-facing child safety seats include a tether strap which goes over the back of the seat and hooks to an anchoring point.
Page 142 Seating and Safety Restraints • F150 SuperCrew and SuperCab Front seat tether strap attachment 1. Position the child safety seat on the seat cushion. 2. Route the child safety seat tether strap over the back of the seat and under the head restraint. 3.
Page 143 Seating and Safety Restraints • Front seat Regular Cab center (located on back panel) If the tether strap is clipped incorrectly, the child safety seat may not be retained properly in the event of a collision. 5. Install the child safety seat tightly using the LATCH anchors or safety belts.
Page 144 Seating and Safety Restraints Rear seat tether strap attachment There are three loops of webbing just above the back of the rear seat (along the bottom edge of the rear window) in the SuperCab and SuperCrew. These loops are to be used as both routing loops and anchor loops for up to three child safety seat tether straps.
Page 145 Seating and Safety Restraints 3. Install the child safety seat tightly using the LATCH anchors or safety belts. Follow the instructions in this chapter. 4. Tighten the tether strap according to the child seat manufacturer’s instructions. Attaching safety seats with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) attachments for child seat anchors Some child safety seats have two rigid or webbing mounted attachments that connect to two anchors at certain seating positions in your vehicle.
Page 146 Seating and Safety Restraints The lower anchors for child seat installation are located at the rear section of the seat between the cushion and seat back. The LATCH anchors are below the locator buttons on the seat back. Follow the child seat manufacturer’s instructions to properly install a child seat with LATCH attachments.
Page 147: Tires, Wheels And Loading
Tires, Wheels and Loading NOTICE TO UTILITY VEHICLE AND TRUCK OWNERS Utility vehicles and trucks handle differently than passenger cars in the various driving conditions that are encountered on streets, highways and off-road. Utility vehicles and trucks are not designed for cornering at speeds as high as passenger cars any more than low-slung sports cars are designed...
Page 148 Tires, Wheels and Loading Power is supplied to all four wheels through a transfer case or power transfer unit. 4WD vehicles allow you to select different drive modes as necessary. Information on transfer case operation and shifting procedures can be found in the Driving chapter.
Page 149 10 to 12 inches or limited production tires as defined in Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations Part 575.104(c)(2). U.S. Department of Transportation-Tire quality grades: The U.S. Department of Transportation requires Ford to give you the following information about tire grades exactly as the government has written it. Treadwear...
Page 150: Tire Information
Tires, Wheels and Loading and one-half (1 1/2) times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use, however, and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits, service practices, and differences in road characteristics and climate.
Page 151: Tire Inflation
Tires, Wheels and Loading • Tire Identification Number (TIN): A number on the sidewall of each tire providing information about the tire brand and manufacturing plant, tire size and date of manufacture. • Inflation pressure: A measure of the amount of air in a tire. •...
Page 152 (if equipped), at least monthly and before long trips. You are strongly urged to buy a reliable tire pressure gauge, as automatic service station gauges may be inaccurate. Ford recommends the use of a digital or dial type tire pressure gauge rather than a stick type tire pressure gauge.
Page 153 Always inflate your tires to the Ford recommended inflation pressure even if it is less than the maximum inflation pressure information found on the tire. The Ford recommended tire inflation pressure is found on the tire label or certification label which is located on the B-Pillar or the edge of the driver’s door.
Page 154 Only use replacement tires and wheels that are the same size and type (such as P-metric versus LT-metric or all-season versus all-terrain) as those originally provided by Ford. Use of any tire or wheel not recommended by Ford can affect the safety and performance of your vehicle, which could result in an increased risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death.
Page 155: Changing Tires
Tires, Wheels and Loading CHANGING THE TIRES If you get a flat tire while driving, do not apply the brake heavily. Instead, gradually decrease your speed. Hold the steering wheel firmly and slowly move to a safe place on the side of the road. The use of tire sealants may damage your tires.
Page 156 Tires, Wheels and Loading • Ground clearance and parking at curbs • Winter weather driving capability • Wet weather driving capability Location of the spare tire and tools The spare tire and tools for your vehicle are stowed in the following locations: Tool Location...
Page 157 Tires, Wheels and Loading Tire change procedure To help prevent the vehicle from moving when you change a tire, be sure the parking brake is set, then block (in both directions) the wheel that is diagonally opposite (other side and end of the vehicle) to the tire being changed.
Page 158 Tires, Wheels and Loading 7. Position the jack according to the following guides and turn the jack handle clockwise until the wheel is completely off the ground. When one of the rear wheels is off the ground, the transmission alone will not prevent the vehicle from moving or slipping off the jack, even if the transmission is in P (Park).
Page 159 Tires, Wheels and Loading To lessen the risk of personal injury, do not put any part of your body under the vehicle while changing a tire. Do not start the engine when your vehicle is on the jack. The jack is only meant for changing the tire.
Page 160: Lug Nut Torque
(rotation, flat tire, wheel removal, etc.). Bolt size Wheel lug nut torque* lb.ft. N•m M14 x 2.0 * Torque specifications are for nut and bolt threads free of dirt and rust. Use only Ford recommended replacement fasteners. 2005 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
Page 161 Tires, Wheels and Loading When a wheel is installed, always remove any corrosion, dirt or foreign materials present on the mounting surfaces of the wheel or the surface of the front disc brake hub and rotor that contacts the wheel. Installing wheels without correct metal-to-metal contact at the wheel mounting surfaces can cause the wheel nuts to loosen and the wheel to come off while the vehicle is in motion, resulting in loss of control.
Page 162 Tires, Wheels and Loading 5. 15: Indicates the wheel or rim diameter in inches. If you change your wheel size, you will have to purchase new tires to match the new wheel diameter. 6. 95: Indicates the tire’s load index. It is an index that relates to how much weight a tire can carry.
Page 163 Tires, Wheels and Loading numbers represent the week and year the tire was built. For example, the numbers 317 mean the 31st week of 1997. After 2000 the numbers go to four digits. For example, 2501 means the 25th week of 2001. The numbers in between are identification codes used for traceability.
Page 164 Tires, Wheels and Loading Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for “LT” type tires “LT” type tires have some additional information beyond those of “P” type tires; these differences are described below: 1. LT: Indicates a tire, designated by the Tire and Rim Association (T&RA), that is intended for service on light trucks.
Page 165 Tires, Wheels and Loading Information on “T” type tires “T” type tires have some additional information beyond those of “P” type tires; these differences are described below: T145/80D16 is an example of a tire size. Note: The temporary tire size for your vehicle may be different from this example.
Page 166 Tires, Wheels and Loading the road in adverse (wet, snowy, etc.) conditions. Visually check your tires for uneven wear, looking for high and low areas or unusually smooth areas. Also check for signs of tire damage. When the tread is worn down to 1/16th of an inch (2 mm), tires must be replaced to prevent your vehicle from skidding and hydroplaning.
Page 167 If your vehicle seems to pull to one side when you’re driving, the wheels may be out of alignment. Have a qualified technician at a Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer check the wheel alignment periodically.
Page 168 Sometimes irregular tire wear can be corrected by rotating the tires. Note: If your tires show uneven wear ask a qualified technician at a Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealership to check for and correct any wheel misalignment, tire imbalance or mechanical problem involved before tire rotation.
Page 169: Vehicle Loading
Tires, Wheels and Loading SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS Snow tires must be the same size and grade as the tires you currently have on your vehicle. The tires on your vehicle have all weather treads to provide traction in rain and snow. However, in some climates, you may need to use snow tires and chains.
Page 170 Tires, Wheels and Loading Payload – is the combined weight of cargo and passengers that the vehicle is carrying. The maximum payload for your vehicle can be found on the Tire Label on the B-Pillar or the edge of the driver’s door. Look for “THE COMBINED WEIGHT OF OCCUPANTS AND CARGO SHOULD NEVER EXCEED XXX kg OR XXX lb.”...
Page 171 Tires, Wheels and Loading Example only: Cargo Weight – includes all weight added to the Base Curb Weight, including cargo and optional equipment. When towing, trailer tongue load or king pin weight is also part of cargo weight. 2005 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
Page 172 Tires, Wheels and Loading GAW (Gross Axle Weight) – is the total weight placed on each axle (front and rear) – including vehicle curb weight and all payload. GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) – is the maximum allowable weight that can be carried by a single axle (front or rear). These numbers are shown on the Safety Compliance Certification Label located on the B-Pillar or the edge of the driver’s door.
Page 173 Tires, Wheels and Loading GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) – is the maximum allowable weight of the fully loaded vehicle (including all options, equipment, passengers and cargo). The GVWR is shown on the Safety Compliance Certification Label located on the B-Pillar or the edge of the driver’s door.
Page 174 Tires, Wheels and Loading mandatory options, no cargo (internal or external), a tongue load of 10–15% (conventional trailer) or king pin weight of 15–25% (fifth wheel trailer), and driver only (150 lb. [68 kg]). Consult your dealership (or the RV and Trailer Towing Guide provided by your dealership) for more detailed information.
Page 175 Tires, Wheels and Loading 6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle. The following gives you a few examples on how to calculate the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity: •...
Page 176: Trailer Towing
Tires, Wheels and Loading Special loading instructions for owners of pickup trucks and utility-type vehicles For important information regarding safe operation of this type of vehicle, see the Preparing to drive your vehicle section in the Driving chapter of this Owner’s Guide. Loaded vehicles may handle differently than unloaded vehicles.
Page 177 Tires, Wheels and Loading Regular Cab 4x2 (126” wheelbase) Engine Rear axle Maximum Maximum trailer ratio GCWR-lb. (kg) weight-lb. (kg) 4.2L (with manual 3.31 7200 (3266) 2400 (1089) transmission) 3.55 8500 (3856) 3700 (1678) 4.2L (with 3.55 10000 (4536) 5100 (2313) automatic 3.73 10500 (4763)
Page 178 Tires, Wheels and Loading Regular Cab 4x4 (126” wheelbase) Engine Rear Maximum Maximum axle GCWR-lb. (kg) trailer ratio weight-lb. (kg) 4.6L 3.55 11500 (5216) 6200 (2812) 4.6L 3.73 12000 (5443) 6700 (3039) 5.4L (with 17” tires) 3.55 13000 (5897) 7600 (3447) 5.4L (with 18”...
Page 179 Tires, Wheels and Loading SuperCab 4x2 (145” wheelbase) Engine Rear Maximum Maximum axle GCWR-lb. (kg) trailer ratio weight-lb. (kg) 4.6L 3.55 11700 (5307) 6400 (2903) 4.6L 3.73 12200 (5534) 6900 (3130) 5.4L (with 17” tires) 3.55 14000 (6350) 8600 (3901) 5.4L (with 18”...
Page 180 Tires, Wheels and Loading SuperCab 4x4 (145” wheelbase) Engine Rear Maximum Maximum axle GCWR-lb. (kg) trailer ratio weight-lb. (kg) 5.4L (with 17” tires) 3.73 15000 (6804) 9300 (4218) 5.4L (with 18” tires) 3.73 14500 (6577) 8800 (3992) SuperCab 4x4 (163” wheelbase) Engine Rear Maximum...
Page 181 Tires, Wheels and Loading • Not to exceed 60 square feet (5.52 square meters) with Class IV trailer towing package Preparing to tow Use the proper equipment for towing a trailer and make sure it is properly attached to your vehicle. See your dealer or a reliable trailer dealer if you require assistance.
Page 182 Tires, Wheels and Loading Do not connect a trailer’s hydraulic brake system directly to your vehicle’s brake system. Your vehicle may not have enough braking power and your chances of having a collision greatly increase. The braking system of the tow vehicle is rated for operation at the GVWR not GCWR.
Page 183: Recreational Towing
Tires, Wheels and Loading • Allow more distance for stopping with a trailer attached. • The trailer tongue weight should be 10–15% of the loaded trailer weight. • After you have traveled 50 miles (80 km), thoroughly check your hitch, electrical connections and trailer wheel lug nuts. •...
Page 184 If a distance of 50 miles (80 km) or a speed of 35 mph (56 km/h) must be exceeded, you must disconnect the front (4x4 only) and rear driveshafts. Ford recommends the driveshafts be removed/installed only by a qualified technician. See your local dealer for driveshaft removal/installation.
Page 185: Driving
Driving STARTING Positions of the ignition 1. OFF/LOCK, locks the steering wheel, automatic transmission gearshift lever and allows key removal. Note: The ignition key cannot be removed from the ignition unless the gearshift lever is securely latched in P (Park). 2.
Page 186 Driving Do not start your vehicle in a closed garage or in other enclosed areas. Exhaust fumes can be toxic. Always open the garage door before you start the engine. See Guarding against exhaust fumes in this chapter for more instructions. If you smell exhaust fumes inside your vehicle, have your dealer inspect your vehicle immediately.
Page 187 Driving • Make sure the parking brake is set. BRAKE If starting a vehicle with a manual transmission: • Make sure the parking brake is set. • Push the clutch pedal to the floor 2005 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
Page 188 Driving 3. Turn the key to 3 (ON) without turning the key to 4 (START). 2005 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
Page 189 Driving Make sure the corresponding lights illuminate or illuminate briefly. If a light fails to illuminate, have the vehicle serviced. • If the driver’s safety belt is fastened, the light may not illuminate. Starting the engine 1. Turn the key to 3 (ON) without turning the key to 4 (START).
Page 190: Brakes
Driving Note: If the engine does not start within five seconds on the first try, turn the key to OFF, wait 10 seconds and try again. If the engine still fails to start, press and hold the accelerator to the floor and try again; this will allow the engine to crank with the fuel shut off in case the engine is flooded with fuel.
Page 191 Driving Base instrument cluster with and without tachometer BRAKE Mid and Luxury instrument cluster BRAKE Four-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS) Your vehicle is equipped with an Anti-lock Braking System (ABS). This system helps you maintain steering control during emergency stops by keeping the brakes from locking.
Page 192 Driving Base instrument cluster with and without tachometer BRAKE Mid and Luxury instrument cluster BRAKE Parking brake To set the parking brake (1), press the parking brake pedal down until the pedal stops. The BRAKE warning lamp will illuminate and will remain illuminated until the parking brake is released.
Page 193 Driving STEERING To prevent damage to the power steering system: • Never hold the steering wheel at its furthest turning points (until it stops) for more than a few seconds when the engine is running. • Do not operate the vehicle with a low power steering pump reservoir fluid level (below the MIN mark on the reservoir).
Page 194: Transmission Operation
Driving Vehicles with a higher center of gravity such as utility and four-wheel drive vehicles handle differently than vehicles with a lower center of gravity. Utility and four-wheel drive vehicles are not designed for cornering at speeds as high as passenger cars any more than low-slung sports cars are designed to perform satisfactorily under off-road conditions.
Page 195 Driving 4. Reinstall the access plug cover, start the vehicle and release the parking brake. Do not drive your vehicle until you verify that the brakelamps are working. Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift is latched in P (Park).
Page 196 Driving 2. Open the center console bin. Using a screwdriver, carefully pry off the console finish panel surrounding the shifter mechanism by inserting a screwdriver into the latch slot as shown. 3. Remove console finish panel assembly to expose the inside of the gearshift.
Page 197 Driving If the parking brake is fully released, but the brake warning lamp remains illuminated, the brakes may not be working properly. See your dealer or a qualified service technician. Understanding the gearshift positions of the 4–speed automatic transmission Your vehicle’s automatic transmission is equipped with a special shift strategy that insures maximum heater performance during cold weather operation.
Page 198 Driving • Release the parking brake. To put your vehicle in P (Park): • Come to a complete stop • Move the gearshift lever and securely latch it in P (Park) Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift is latched in P (Park).
Page 199 Driving • Floor-shift transmission The transmission control indicator (TCIL) will illuminate on the instrument cluster. Drive (not shown) Drive is activated when the transmission control switch is pressed. • This position allows for all forward gears except overdrive. • O/D OFF lamp is illuminated. •...
Page 200 Driving • Allows upshifts by moving gearshift lever. • Will not downshift into 1 (First) at high speeds; allows for 1 (First) when vehicle reaches slower speeds. Forced downshifts • Allowed in D (Overdrive) or Drive. • Depress the accelerator to the floor. •...
Page 201 Driving shift efforts, prematurely wear transmission components or damage the transmission. Make sure the floor mat is properly positioned so it doesn’t interfere with the full extension of the clutch pedal. Do not drive with your foot resting on the clutch pedal or use the clutch pedal to hold your vehicle at a standstill while waiting on a hill.
Page 202 Driving Reverse 1. Make sure that your vehicle is at a complete stop before you shift into R (Reverse). Failure to do so may damage the transmission. 2. Move the gearshift lever into the neutral position and wait at least three seconds before shifting into R (Reverse).
Page 203 Driving To help avoid personal injury, please read and understand the limitations of the reverse sensing system as contained in this section. Reverse sensing is only an aid for some (generally large and fixed) objects when moving in reverse on a flat surface at “parking speeds”.
Page 204 Driving The RSS detects obstacles up to 6 feet (2 meters) from the rear bumper with a decreased coverage area at the outer corners of the bumper, (refer to the figures for approximate zone coverage areas). As you move closer to the obstacle, the rate of the tone increases.
Page 205 Driving If your vehicle sustains damage to the rear bumper/fascia, leaving it misaligned or bent, the sensing zone may be altered causing inaccurate measurement of obstacles or false alarms. FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE (4WD) OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED) For important information regarding safe operation of this type of vehicle, see Preparing to drive your vehicle in this chapter.
Page 206 Driving N (Neutral) – No power to either front or rear wheels. 4L (4WD Low)– Uses extra gearing to provide maximum power to all four wheels at reduced speeds. Intended only for off-road applications such as deep sand, steep grades or pulling heavy objects. 4L (4WD Low) will not engage while the vehicle is moving;...
Page 207 Driving Do not leave the vehicle unattended with the transfer case in the N (Neutral) position. Always set the parking brake fully and turn off the ignition when leaving the vehicle. Using the electronic shift 4WD system (if equipped) 2H (2WD High) - Power to the rear wheels only; used for street and highway driving.
Page 208 Driving 3. On vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, place the transmission in N (Neutral); on vehicles equipped with a manual transmission, depress the clutch. 4. Move the 4WD control to the desired position. • If shifting into 4L (4WD Low), wait for the 4X4 LOW light in the instrument cluster to turn on indicating the shift is complete.
Page 209 Driving • Be extremely careful when driving on pavement made slippery by loose sand, water, gravel, snow or ice. If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement • If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement, slow down, but avoid severe brake application, ease the vehicle back onto the pavement only after reducing your speed.
Page 210 Driving Emergency maneuvers • In an unavoidable emergency situation where a sudden sharp turn must be made, remember to avoid “over-driving” your vehicle, i.e., turn the steering wheel only as rapidly and as far as required to avoid the emergency. Excessive steering will result in less vehicle control, not more.
Page 211 Driving If the parking brake is fully released, but the brake warning lamp remains illuminated, the brakes may not be working properly. See your dealer or a qualified service technician. 4WD Systems 4WD (when you select a 4WD mode) uses all four wheels to power the vehicle.
Page 212 Ford Motor Company joins the U.S. Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management in encouraging you to help preserve our national forest and other public and private lands by “treading lightly.”...
Page 213 Driving slopes or hills. A danger lies in losing traction, slipping sideways and possibly rolling over. Whenever driving on a hill, determine beforehand the route you will use. Do not drive over the crest of a hill without seeing what conditions are on the other side. Do not drive in reverse over a hill without the aid of an observer.
Page 214 Ford Motor Company recommends that caution be used with any vehicle equipped with a high load or device (such as ladder racks or pickup box cover).
Page 215 Installing the snowplow Weight limits and guidelines for selecting and installing the snowplow can be found in the Ford Truck Body Builders Layout Book, Snowplow section, found at www.fleet.ford.com/truckbbas. A typical installation affects the following: •...
Page 216 Operating the vehicle with the snowplow attached Ford recommends that the F–150 be limited to low speed, personal-use snow removal. Do not use your vehicle for snow removal until it has been driven at least 500 miles (800 km).
Page 217 Driving • Shift transfer case to 4H (4WD High) when plowing larger areas or light snow at higher speeds. Do not exceed 15 mph (24 km/h). • Do not shift the transmission from a forward gear to R (Reverse) until the engine is at idle and the wheels are stopped.
Page 218: Roadside Emergencies
50,000 miles (80,000 km) on Lincoln vehicles. Roadside assistance will cover: • a flat tire change with a good spare (except Ford GT which has a tire inflation kit) • battery jump start • lock-out assistance (key replacement cost is the customer’s responsibility) •...
Page 219: Hazard Flasher Switch
1–800–241–3673; Lincoln vehicle customers call 1–800–521–4140. Canadian customers who require roadside assistance, call 1–800–665–2006. If you need to arrange roadside assistance for yourself, Ford Motor Company will reimburse a reasonable amount. To obtain reimbursement information, U.S. Ford or Mercury vehicles customers call 1-800-241-3673;...
Page 220: Fuses And Relays
Roadside Emergencies This switch is located in the front passenger’s footwell, behind the kick panel access cover, to the left of the fuse box. The access cover needs to be removed to reset the fuel pump shut-off switch. To reset the switch: 1.
Page 221 Roadside Emergencies Standard fuse amperage rating and color COLOR Cartridge Fuse Mini Standard Maxi Fuse link maxi rating fuses fuses fuses cartridge fuses Grey Grey — — — Violet Violet — — — Pink Pink — — — — — —...
Page 222 Roadside Emergencies The fuses are coded as follows. Fuse/Relay Fuse Amp Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Location Rating Description 10A* Run/Accessory - Wipers, Instrument cluster, Audio for XL/STX 20A* Stop/Turn lamps, Brake on/off switch Power mirrors, Memory seats and pedals 10A* DVD battery power, Power fold mirror 7.5A* Keep alive memory for Powertrain Control...
Page 223 Roadside Emergencies Fuse/Relay Fuse Amp Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Location Rating Description — Not used 10A* Climate control module power, Flasher relay 10A* Back-up lamp and Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) relay coil, A/C pressure switch, Redundant speed control switch, Heated PCV (5.4L), Trailer tow back-up lamps relay coil, ABS, Reverse park aid, EC mirror Overdrive cancel, Cluster...
Page 224 Roadside Emergencies Fuse/Relay Fuse Amp Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Location Rating Description 20A* Radio power 15A* Vapor Management Valve (VMV), A/C clutch relay, Canister vent, Heated Exhaust Gas Oxygen (HEGO) sensors #11 and #21, CMCV, Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor, VCT, Heated Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) valve (4.2L engine), CID sensor (4.2L engine) 15A*...
Page 225 Roadside Emergencies Fuse/Relay Fuse Amp Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Location Rating Description 40A** ABS pump power 30A** Wipers and washer pump 40A** Heated backlite, Heated mirror power — Not used 30A** Blower motor — Not used 30A** Heated seats 30A Circuit Power windows, Moonroof, Power sliding breaker backlite...
Page 226 Roadside Emergencies Auxiliary relay box The relay box is located in the engine compartment on the left fender. • With Daytime Running Lamp (DRL) and 4x4 options • Without Daytime Running Lamp (DRL) and 4x4 options The relays are coded as follows: Fuse/Relay Fuse Amp Description...
Page 227: Jump Starting
Roadside Emergencies JUMP STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The gases around the battery can explode if exposed to flames, sparks, or lit cigarettes. An explosion could result in injury or vehicle damage. Batteries contain sulfuric acid which can burn skin, eyes and clothing, if contacted.
Page 228 Roadside Emergencies Connecting the jumper cables 1. Connect the positive (+) jumper cable to the positive (+) terminal of the discharged battery. Note: In the illustrations, lightning bolts are used to designate the assisting (boosting) battery. 2. Connect the other end of the positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal of the assisting battery.
Page 229 Roadside Emergencies 3. Connect the negative (-) cable to the negative (-) terminal of the assisting battery. 4. Make the final connection of the negative (-) cable to an exposed metal part of the stalled vehicle’s engine, away from the battery and the carburetor/fuel injection system.
Page 230 Roadside Emergencies 3. Once the disabled vehicle has been started, run both engines for an additional three minutes before disconnecting the jumper cables. Removing the jumper cables Remove the jumper cables in the reverse order that they were connected. 1. Remove the jumper cable from the ground metal surface. Note: In the illustrations, lightning bolts are used to designate the assisting (boosting) battery.
Page 231 Roadside Emergencies 3. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of the booster vehicle’s battery. 4. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of the disabled vehicle’s battery. After the disabled vehicle has been started and the jumper cables removed, allow it to idle for several minutes so the engine computer can relearn its idle conditions.
Page 232: Wrecker Towing
Ford recommends your vehicle be towed with a wheel lift or flatbed. Do not tow with a slingbelt. Ford Motor Company has not approved a slingbelt towing procedure.
Page 233: Customer Assistance
Center at 1-800-392-3673 (FORD). Away from home If you own a Ford or Mercury vehicle and are away from home when your vehicle needs service, or if you need more help than the dealership could provide, after following the steps described above, contact the Ford Customer Relationship Center to find an authorized dealership to help you.
Page 234 If you own a Lincoln vehicle and are away from home when your vehicle needs service, or if you need more help than the dealership could provide, after following the steps described above, contact the Ford Customer Relationship Center to find an authorized dealership to help you.
Page 235 Customer Assistance In some states (in the U.S.) you must directly notify Ford in writing before pursuing remedies under your state’s warranty laws. Ford is also allowed a final repair attempt in some states. In the United States, a warranty dispute must be submitted to the...
Page 236 THE DISPUTE SETTLEMENT BOARD (U.S. ONLY) The Dispute Settlement Board is: • an independent, third-party arbitration program for warranty disputes. • available free to owners and lessees of qualifying Ford Motor Company vehicles. The Dispute Settlement Board may not be available in all states. Ford...
Page 237 • The name of the dealer(s) who sold or serviced the vehicle. • A brief description of your unresolved concern. • A brief summary of the action taken by the dealer(s) and Ford Motor Company. • The names (if known) of all the people you contacted at the dealership(s).
Page 238 After a case is reviewed, the Board mails you a decision letter and a form on which to accept or reject the Board’s decision. The decisions of the Board are binding on Ford (and, in some cases, on the dealer) but not on consumers who are free to pursue other remedies available to them under state or federal law.
Page 239 4,600 participating Ford or Lincoln Mercury and Ford of Canada dealers. If you did not take advantage of the Ford Extended Service Plan at the time of purchasing your vehicle, you may still be eligible. Since this information is subject to change, please ask your dealer for complete...
Page 240 If your vehicle must be serviced while you are traveling or living in Central or South America, the Caribbean, or the Middle East, contact the nearest Ford dealership. If the dealership cannot help you, write or call: FORD MOTOR COMPANY...
Page 241: Reporting Safety Defects (U.s. Only)
Obtaining a French owner’s guide French Owner’s Guides can be obtained from your dealer or by writing to Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited, Service Publications, P.O. Box 1580, Station B, Mississauga, Ontario L4Y 4G3. REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY)
Page 242: Cleaning
Cleaning WASHING THE EXTERIOR Wash your vehicle regularly with cool or lukewarm water and a neutral pH shampoo, such as Motorcraft Detail Wash (ZC-3–A), which is available from your dealer. • Never use strong household detergents or soap, such as dish washing or laundry liquid.
Page 243 Cleaning racks, bumpers, side moldings, mirror housings or the windshield cowl area. The paint sealant will “gray” or stain the parts over time. PAINT CHIPS Your dealer has touch-up paint and sprays to match your vehicle’s color. Take your color code (printed on a sticker in the driver’s door jamb) to your dealer to ensure you get the correct color.
Page 244 Cleaning • Cover the highlighted areas to prevent water damage when cleaning the engine. • 4.2L engine • 4.6L engine 2005 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
Page 245 Cleaning • 5.4L engine • Never wash or rinse the engine while it is running; water in the running engine may cause internal damage. PLASTIC (NON-PAINTED) EXTERIOR PARTS Use only approved products to clean plastic parts. These products are available from your dealer. •...
Page 246 Cleaning Do not use sharp objects, such as a razor blade, to clean the inside of the rear window or to remove decals, as it may cause damage to the rear window defroster’s heated grid lines (if equipped). INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CLUSTER LENS Clean the instrument panel with a damp cloth, then with a clean, dry cloth, or use Motorcraft Dash &...
Page 247 Cleaning Do not use cleaning solvents, bleach or dye on the vehicle’s seatbelts, as these actions may weaken the belt webbing. LEATHER SEATS (IF EQUIPPED, EXCEPT FOR THE KING RANCH SUPERCREW) Your leather seating surfaces have a clear, protective coating over the leather.
Page 248 Cleaning • Do not spill coffee, ketchup, mustard, orange juice or oil-based products on the leather as they may permanently stain the leather. • Do not use household cleaning products, alcohol solutions, solvents or cleaners intended for rubber, vinyl or plastics. Scratches In order to lessen the appearance of certain scratches and other wear marks, apply conditioner on the affected area following the same...
Page 249 Cleaning FORD AND LINCOLN MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS Your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer has many quality products available to clean your vehicle and protect its finishes. These quality products have been specifically engineered to fulfill your automotive needs; they are custom designed to complement the style and appearance of your vehicle.
Page 250: Maintenance And Specifications
Maintenance and Specifications SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS To help you service your vehicle: • We highlight do-it-yourself items in the engine compartment for easy location. • We provide scheduled maintenance information which makes tracking routine service easy. If your vehicle requires professional service, your dealership can provide the necessary parts and service.
Page 251 Maintenance and Specifications • Manual transmission: 1. Set the parking brake, depress the clutch and place the gearshift in N (Neutral). 2. Block the wheels. Note: Do not start your engine with the air cleaner removed and do not remove it while the engine is running. OPENING THE HOOD 1.
Page 252: Engine Compartment
Maintenance and Specifications IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT 4.2L V6 engine 1. Battery 2. Clutch fluid reservoir (manual transmission) 3. Power steering fluid reservoir 4. Brake fluid reservoir 5. Engine coolant reservoir 6. Air filter assembly 7. Engine oil filler cap 8.
Page 253 Maintenance and Specifications 4.6L V8 1. Battery 2. Transmission fluid dipstick (automatic transmission) 3. Engine oil filler cap 4. Power steering fluid reservoir 5. Engine oil dipstick 6. Brake fluid reservoir 7. Engine coolant reservoir 8. Air filter assembly 9. Windshield washer fluid reservoir 2005 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
Page 254 Maintenance and Specifications 5.4L V8 1. Battery 2. Transmission fluid dipstick (automatic transmission) 3. Air filter assembly 4. Power steering fluid reservoir 5. Engine oil dipstick 6. Brake fluid reservoir 7. Engine coolant reservoir 8. Engine oil filler cap 9. Windshield washer fluid reservoir 2005 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
Page 255: Engine Oil
In very cold weather, do not fill the reservoir completely. Only use a washer fluid that meets Ford specification WSB-M8B16–A2. Refer to Lubricant specifications in this chapter. State or local regulations on volatile organic compounds may restrict the use of methanol, a common windshield washer antifreeze additive.
Page 256 Maintenance and Specifications • 4.2L V6 engine • 4.6L/5.4L V8 engine 5. Locate and carefully remove the engine oil level indicator (dipstick). 6. Wipe the indicator clean. Insert the indicator fully, then remove it again. 2005 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
Page 257 Maintenance and Specifications • If the oil level is between the lower and upper holes or between the MIN and MAX marks (depending on application), the oil level is acceptable. DO NOT ADD OIL. • 4.2L V6 engine • 4.6L/5.4L V8 engine •...
Page 258 Change your engine oil and filter according to the appropriate schedule listed in scheduled maintenance information. Ford production and aftermarket (Motorcraft) oil filters are designed for added engine protection and long life. If a replacement oil filter is used that does not meet Ford material and design specifications, start-up engine noises or knock may be experienced.
Page 259: Battery
Maintenance and Specifications BATTERY Your vehicle is equipped with a Motorcraft maintenance-free battery which normally does not require additional water during its life of service. However, for severe usage or in high temperature climates, check the battery electrolyte level. Refer to the scheduled maintenance information for the service interval schedules.
Page 260 Maintenance and Specifications When lifting a plastic-cased battery, excessive pressure on the end walls could cause acid to flow through the vent caps, resulting in personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or battery. Lift the battery with a battery carrier or with your hands on opposite corners.
Page 261: Engine Coolant
Maintenance and Specifications • Always dispose of automotive batteries in a responsible manner. Follow your local authorized standards for disposal. Call your local authorized recycling center to find out more about recycling automotive batteries. RECYCLE ENGINE COOLANT Checking engine coolant The concentration and level of engine coolant should be checked at the mileage intervals listed in scheduled maintenance information.
Page 262 Maintenance and Specifications When the engine is cold, check the level of the engine coolant in the reservoir. • The engine coolant should be at the “FULL COLD” level or within the “COLD FILL RANGE” as listed on the engine coolant reservoir (depending upon application).
Page 263 • Add Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant (yellow-colored), VC-7–A (U.S., except CA, OR and NM), VC-7–B (CA, OR and NM), meeting Ford Specification WSS-M97B51–A1. Note: Use of Motorcraft Cooling System Stop Leak Pellets, VC-6, may darken the color of Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant from yellow to golden tan.
Page 264 Recycled engine coolant Ford Motor Company does NOT recommend the use of recycled engine coolant in vehicles originally equipped with Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant since a Ford-approved recycling process is not yet available.
Page 265 Maintenance and Specifications Coolant refill capacity To find out how much fluid your vehicle’s cooling system can hold, refer to Refill capacities in this section. Fill your engine coolant reservoir as outlined in Adding engine coolant in this section. Severe climates If you drive in extremely cold climates (less than –34°...
Page 266 Maintenance and Specifications What you should know about fail-safe cooling (if equipped) If the engine coolant supply is depleted, this feature allows the vehicle to be driven temporarily before incremental component damage is incurred. The “fail-safe” distance depends on ambient temperatures, vehicle load and terrain.
Page 267: Fuel Information
Maintenance and Specifications 2. Arrange for the vehicle to be taken to a service facility. 3. If this is not possible, wait a short period for the engine to cool. 4. Check the coolant level and replenish if low. Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is running or hot.
Page 268 Maintenance and Specifications Observe the following guidelines when handling automotive fuel: • Extinguish all smoking materials and any open flames before refueling your vehicle. • Always turn off the vehicle before refueling. • Automotive fuels can be harmful or fatal if swallowed. Fuel such as gasoline is highly toxic and if swallowed can cause death or permanent injury.
Page 269 Maintenance and Specifications Refueling Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel fire can cause severe injuries. To help avoid injuries to you and others: • Read and follow all the instructions on the pump island; • Turn off your engine when you are refueling; •...
Page 270 The customer warranty may be void for any damage to the fuel tank or fuel system if the correct genuine Ford or Motorcraft fuel filler cap is not used. The fuel system may be under pressure. If the fuel filler cap is venting vapor or if you hear a hissing sound, wait until it stops before completely removing the fuel filler cap.
Page 271 Ask your fuel supplier about gasolines that meet the World-wide Fuel Charter. Cleaner air Ford endorses the use of reformulated “cleaner-burning” gasolines to improve air quality. Running out of fuel Avoid running out of fuel because this situation may have an adverse affect on powertrain components.
Page 272 Maintenance and Specifications • Your Service engine soon indicator may come on. For more information on the Service engine soon indicator, refer to the Instrument Cluster chapter. Fuel Filter For fuel filter replacement, see your dealer or a qualified service technician.
Page 273 Maintenance and Specifications • Use the same filling rate setting (low — medium — high) each time the tank is filled. • Allow no more than three automatic click-offs when filling. • Always use fuel with the recommended octane rating. •...
Page 274 Maintenance and Specifications • Idling for long periods of time (greater than one minute) may waste fuel. • Anticipate stopping; slowing down may eliminate the need to stop. • Sudden or hard accelerations may reduce fuel economy. • Slow down gradually. •...
Page 275 Maintenance and Specifications • To maximize the fuel economy, drive with the tonneau cover installed (if equipped). • Using fuel blended with alcohol may lower fuel economy. • Fuel economy may decrease with lower temperatures during the first 8–10 miles (12–16 km) of driving. •...
Page 276 Maintenance and Specifications If other than Ford, Motorcraft or Ford-authorized parts are used for maintenance replacements or for service of components affecting emission control, such non-Ford parts should be equivalent to genuine Ford Motor Company parts in performance and durability.
Page 277 Maintenance and Specifications 3. The fuel cap may not have been securely tightened. See Fuel filler cap in this chapter. These temporary malfunctions can be corrected by filling the fuel tank with good quality fuel and/or properly tightening the fuel cap. After three driving cycles without these or any other temporary malfunctions present, the Check engine/Service engine soon light should turn off.
Page 278 Maintenance and Specifications POWER STEERING FLUID Check the power steering fluid. Refer to the scheduled maintenance information for the service interval schedules. If adding fluid is necessary, use only MERCON ATF. 1. Start the engine and let it run until it reaches normal operating temperature (the engine coolant temperature gauge indicator will be near the center of the normal area between H and C).
Page 279 If the fluid level drops, refill the fluid level to the step in the reservoir. Use only a DOT 3 brake fluid designed to meet Ford specification ESA-M6C25–A. Refer to Lubricant specifications in this chapter. Brake fluid is toxic. If brake fluid contacts the eyes, flush eyes with running water for 15 minutes.
Page 280 Maintenance and Specifications 1. Clean the reservoir cap before removal to prevent dirt and water from entering the reservoir. 2. Remove cap and rubber diaphragm from reservoir. 3. Add fluid until the level reaches the step in the reservoir. 4. Reinstall rubber diaphragm and cap onto reservoir.
Page 281 Maintenance and Specifications 4. Latch the gearshift lever in P (Park) and leave the engine running. 5. Remove the dipstick, wiping it clean with a clean, dry lint free rag. If necessary, refer to Identifying components in the engine compartment in this chapter for the location of the dipstick.
Page 282 Maintenance and Specifications High fluid level Fluid levels above the safe range may result in transmission failure. An overfill condition of transmission fluid may cause shift and/or engagement concerns and/or possible damage. High fluid levels can be caused by an overheating condition. Adjusting automatic transmission fluid levels Before adding any fluid, make sure the correct type is used.
Page 283 5. Install and tighten the fill plug securely. Use only fluid that meets Ford specifications. Refer to Lubricant specifications in this chapter. 2005 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
Page 284 Use only fluid that meets Ford specifications. Refer to Lubricant specifications in this chapter. DRIVELINE UNIVERSAL JOINT AND SLIP YOKE Your vehicle may be equipped with universal joints that require lubrication.
Page 285: Air Filter(S)
Maintenance and Specifications AIR FILTER Refer to scheduled maintenance information for the appropriate intervals for changing the air filter element. When changing the air filter element, use only the Motorcraft air filter element listed. Refer to Motorcraft part numbers in this chapter. Note: Do not start your engine with the air cleaner removed and do not remove it while the engine is running.
Page 286 Maintenance and Specifications 1. Release two retainer clamps. 2. Pull air filter tray assembly out toward front of vehicle and lift air filter element up and out of housing. The air filter box needs to be free of any debris before installing a new air filter.
Page 287: Part Numbers
Refer to scheduled maintenance information for the appropriate intervals for changing the PCV valve. Replace the PCV valve with one that meets Ford material and design specifications for your vehicle, such as a Motorcraft or equivalent replacement part. The customer warranty may be void for any damage to the emissions system if such a PCV valve is not used.
Page 288: Refill Capacities
Maintenance and Specifications REFILL CAPACITIES Fluid Ford Part Application Capacity Name Brake fluid Motorcraft High Fill to line or step and clutch Performance (for clutch) on fluid DOT 3 Motor reservoir Vehicle Brake Fluid Engine Motorcraft 4.2L V6 engine 17.6 quarts (16.7L)
Page 289 Maintenance and Specifications Fluid Ford Part Application Capacity Name Transmission Motorcraft 5–speed manual 3.75 quarts (3.5L) fluid MERCON ATF Motorcraft Automatic 13.9 quarts (13.2L) MERCON V 4R70/75 E Front axle Motorcraft SAE 4x4 vehicles 3.7 pints (2.0L) 75W-90 Fuel Efficient High...
Page 290 Add 4 oz. (118 ml) of Additive Friction Modifier or equivalent meeting Ford specification EST-M2C118–A, for complete fill of 8.8 inch and 9.75 inch Traction-Lok axles. Service refill capacity is determined by filling the axle to the bottom of the filler hole with the vehicle on a level surface.
Page 291: Lubricant Specifications
Maintenance and Specifications LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS Ford part Ford part Ford Item name or number specification equivalent Motorcraft SAE XY-75W90-QFEHP — 75W-90 Fuel Front axle Efficient High (4X4) Performance Synthetic Rear Axle Lubricant Motorcraft SAE XY-75W140–QL WSL-M2C192–A 75W-140 Rear axle Synthetic Rear...
Page 292 Maintenance and Specifications Ford part Ford part Ford Item name or number specification equivalent Hinges, latches, Multi-Purpose XG-3 ESE-M1C171–A striker plates, Grease fuel filler door hinge and door check arm Motorcraft Motorcraft XL-1 none Lock cylinders penetrating and lock lubricant...
Page 293 Maintenance and Specifications handle. Check the container to verify the fluid being added is of the correct type. Refer to your scheduled maintenance information to determine the correct service interval. Some transmission fluids may be labeled as dual usage, such as MERCON and MERCON V.
Page 294 Maintenance and Specifications Regular Cab Vehicle Styleside 6.5’ Flareside 6.5’ Styleside 8.0’ dimensions box - inches box - inches box - inches (mm) (mm) (mm) (3) Overall 73.7 (1872) / 73.8 (1875) / 73.8 (1875) / height – 75.6 (1921) 75.6 (1921) 75.6 (1921) 4x2/4x4...
Page 295 Maintenance and Specifications SuperCab Vehicle Styleside 5.5’ Styleside / Styleside 8.0’ dimensions box - inches Flareside 6.5’ box - inches (mm) box - inches (mm) (mm) (1) Overall 217.8 (5532) 229.8 (5837) 248.4 (6309) length (2) Overall 78.9 (2005) 78.9 (2005) 78.9 (2005) width (3) Overall...
Page 296 Maintenance and Specifications Super Crew Vehicle dimensions Styleside 5.5’ box - inches (mm) (1) Overall length 223.8 (5685) (2) Overall width 78.9 (2005) (3) Overall height – 4x2/4x4 73.5 (1867) / 76.0 (1931) 2005 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
Page 297 Maintenance and Specifications Super Crew Vehicle dimensions Styleside 5.5’ box - inches (mm) (4) Wheelbase – 4x2/4x4 138.5 (3518) / 138.5 (3518) (5) Track - Front 67.0 (1701) (5) Track - Rear 67.0 (1701) Super Crew Vehicle dimensions Styleside 5.5’ box - inches (mm) (1) Overall length 223.8 (5685)
Page 298 Maintenance and Specifications IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE Certification label The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Regulations require that a Certification label be affixed to a vehicle and prescribe where the Certification label may be located. The Certification label is located on the structure by the trailing edge of the driver’s door or the edge of the driver’s door.
Page 299 Maintenance and Specifications Vehicle identification number (VIN) The vehicle identification number is attached to a metal tag and is located on the driver side XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX instrument panel. (Please note that in the graphic XXXX is representative of your vehicle identification number.) The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) contains the following information: 1.
Page 300 Maintenance and Specifications Transmission/Transaxle code designations You can find a transmission/transaxle code on the vehicle certification label. The following table tells you which transmission or transaxle each code represents. Code Description Four-speed automatic (4R70E) Four-speed automatic (4R75E) Five-speed manual (M5R2) 2005 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
Page 301: Accessories
In addition, each accessory is made from high quality materials and meets or exceeds Ford’s rigorous engineering and safety specifications. Ford Motor Company will repair or...
Page 302 Accessories Splash guards Step bars Tonneau covers Truck caps Wheels Interior style Electrochromatic compass/temperature interior mirrors Floor mats Leather wrapped steering wheels Scuff plates Speed control Lifestyle Bedliners and bedmats Bed tents Bike racks Cargo organization and management Rear seat entertainment systems Toolboxes Towing mirrors Trailer hitches, wiring harnesses and accessories...
Page 303 Accessories the front or rear axle (GVWR or GAWR as indicated on the Safety Compliance Certification label). Consult your dealer for specific weight information. • The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Canadian Radio Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) regulate the use of mobile communications systems —...
Page 304: Index
Index maintenance-free ....259 replacement, specifications ...287 servicing ........259 Accessory delay ......59 Bed extender ......81 Air cleaner filter ....285, 287 Air conditioning ....35, 38 Brakes ........190 anti-lock ........191 Airbag supplemental restraint anti-lock brake system (ABS) system ........122–123 warning light ......191 and child safety seats ....125 description ......123 fluid, checking and adding ..279 disposal ........127...
Page 305 ....291, 293 Cruise control Electronic message center ..71 (see Speed control) ....62 Emergencies, roadside Customer Assistance ....218 jump-starting ......227 Ford accessories for your vehicle ........249 Emergency Flashers ....219 Ford Extended Service Emission control system ..275 Plan ..........239 Getting assistance outside the Engine ........293...
Page 306 Index starting after a collision ..219 safety information relating to automotive fuels .....267 Engine block heater ....190 Fuel pump shut-off switch ..219 Engine oil ........255 checking and adding ....255 Fuses ........220–221 dipstick ........255 filter, specifications ..258, 287 recommendations ....258 refill capacities ......288 Garage Door Opener specifications ....291, 293 (see Homelink wireless control...
Page 307 Index Infant seats anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..191 (see Safety seats) .....133 Load limits .........169 Inspection/maintenance (I/M) Loading instructions ....176 testing ........277 Locks Instrument panel autolock ........91 cleaning ........246 childproof ........84 cluster ........10 Lubricant specifications ...291, 293 lighting up panel and interior ........44 Lug nuts ........160 Lumbar support, seats .....100...
Page 308 Index Passenger Occupant for adults ....108, 110–113 Classification Sensor ....105 for children .....130–131 lap belt ........115 Power distribution box Occupant Classification (see Fuses) .......221 Sensor ........105 safety belt maintenance ..121 Power door locks ......83 warning light and Power mirrors ......60 chime .......116–117 Power point .........56 Safety seats for children ..133...
Page 309 Index Steering wheel brake-shift interlock controls ........65 (BSI) ........194–195 tilting .........53 fluid, checking and adding (automatic) ......280 fluid, checking and adding (manual) .........283 Tailgate ........81 fluid, refill capacities ....288 Temperature control lubricant (see Climate control) ....32 specifications ....291, 293 manual operation ....200 Tilt steering wheel ......53 Turn signal ........45 Tires ......149–150, 155...

Ford F-150 2005 Owner's Manual

Introduction

Instrument Cluster

Entertainment Systems

Climate Controls

Lights

Driver Controls

Locks and Security

Seating and Safety Restraints

Tires, Wheels and Loading

Driving

Roadside Emergencies

Customer Assistance

Cleaning

Maintenance and Specifications

Accessories

Index

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