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Ford Performance F-150 RAPTOR Supplement Manual

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This supplement is not intended to
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information concerning the features
of your vehicle, as well as important
safety warnings designed to help
reduce the risk of injury to you and
your passengers. Please read your
entire Owner's Manual carefully as
you begin learning about your new
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sections when questions arise.
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  • Page 1 This supplement is not intended to replace your vehicle Owner’s Manual which contains more detailed information concerning the features of your vehicle, as well as important safety warnings designed to help reduce the risk of injury to you and your passengers. Please read your entire Owner’s Manual carefully as you begin learning about your new vehicle and refer to the appropriate...
  • Page 2 The information contained in this publication was correct at the time of going to print. In the interest of continuous development, we reserve the right to change specifications, design or equipment at any time without notice or obligation. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language in any form by any means without our written permission.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Introduction Vehicle Care About This Supplement ........3 Cleaning the Exterior ........42 Special Notices ..........3 Wheels and Tires SVT ................4 Ford Performance ...........4 Wheels ..............43 Tire Care ............43 At a Glance Capacities and Specifications Unique Features ..........6 Information Displays Engine Specifications ........46 Motorcraft Parts ..........46...
  • Page 5 F-150 (TFC) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 201907, First-Printing...

  • Page 6: Introduction

    Thank you for choosing Ford Performance. to you on your vehicle. If you have owned or leased a Ford Performance vehicle before, welcome back. If this is your first Ford Performance SPECIAL NOTICES vehicle, welcome to the family. We are confident that our dedication to...

  • Page 7: Svt

    We do not recommend FORD PERFORMANCE or endorse the use of aftermarket plug-in devices unless approved by Ford. The Welcome to the Ford Performance family! vehicle Warranty will not cover damage Performance and racing are deeply caused by an aftermarket plug-in device.
  • Page 8 Thank you powertrain performance, fuel efficiency for choosing Ford Performance! and other technologies that can be applied E277475 F-150 (TFC) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 201907, First-Printing...

  • Page 9: At A Glance

    At a Glance UNIQUE FEATURES E308135 Chassis Powertrain • Longer, cast aluminum lower control • 3.5L EcoBoost HO engine. arms. • 10R80 10-speed automatic • Longer, forged steel upper control transmission. arms. • Torque On Demand™ 2-speed transfer • Fox Racing 3.0 Live Valve Internal case with 4 Hi-Loc.
  • Page 10 At a Glance Exterior • Modified rear bumper with integrated rear tow hooks. • Unique underbody shields plus front tow hooks. • Hood with functional air extractors. • Front fenders with functional air extractors. • Front and rear LED marker lamps. •...

  • Page 11: Information Displays

    Information Displays Neutral Tow GENERAL INFORMATION Your Ford Performance vehicle can be put Your Ford Performance vehicle has in neutral tow through the information additional and modified menu items. display. See Towing the Vehicle on Four Depending on your instrument cluster, you Wheels (page 34).
  • Page 12 Information Displays Terrain Management System Message Action Selected 4x4 Mode Not Displays when the 4x4 system cannot be used in the current Available in Current terrain mode. Terrain Mode Locking Differential Not Displays when the locking differential cannot be used in the Available in Current current terrain mode.
  • Page 13 Information Displays Message Action Trail Control Not Available with You must switch the cruise control off to use trail Cruise Control Active control. Trail Control Not Available with You must close the door to use trail control. Driver Door Open Set Trail Control to 2 km/h to The system detected you may be stuck in sand and Aid in Getting Unstuck in Sand...

  • Page 14: Transmission

    Transmission Putting Your Vehicle In or Out of Gear: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Fully press down on the brake pedal. 2. Move the gearshift lever into a forward WARNING: Apply the parking or reverse gear. brake, shift into park (P), switch the 3.
  • Page 15 Transmission Manual (M) The tow mode feature improves transmission operation when towing a With the gearshift lever in manual (M), the trailer or a heavy load. All transmission driver can change gears up or down. By gear ranges are available when using tow moving the gearshift lever from drive mode.
  • Page 16 Transmission Automatic Transmission Adaptive Note: Engine damage may occur if you Learning maintain excessive engine revving without shifting. This feature increases durability and The SelectShift Automatic transmission provides consistent shift feel over the life feature has two modes: PRS and M mode. of your vehicle.
  • Page 17 Transmission Progressive Range Selection Your vehicle is equipped with a brake-shift interlock feature that prevents moving the Progressive Range Selection gives you the gearshift lever from park (P) when the ability to lockout gears from the automatic ignition is in the on position and the brake shifting range.
  • Page 18 Transmission E183128 4. Apply the brake pedal. Using light finger pressure move the white lever forward when pulling the gearshift lever out of the park (P) position and into the neutral (N) position. 5. Install the access panel and rubber mat.

  • Page 19: Four-Wheel Drive

    Four-Wheel Drive 4X4 HIGH USING FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE Continuously illuminates when Note: For important information regarding 4H is selected. the safe operation of this type of vehicle, E181779 see General Information in the Wheels and 4X4 LOW Tires chapter. Note: Do not use 4H or 4L mode on dry, Continuously illuminates when hard surfaced roads.
  • Page 20 Four-Wheel Drive Note: 4H may engage or disengage automatically based on terrain mode selection. See Principle of Operation (page 27). 4L (4X4 LOW) Provides mechanically locked four-wheel drive power to both the front and rear wheels with additional gearing for increased torque multiplication.
  • Page 21 Four-Wheel Drive Bring your vehicle to a speed of 3 mph When driving with the full-size dissimilar (5 km/h) or less. spare wheel and tire assembly, 4WD functionality may be limited, especially 2. Place the transmission in neutral (N). when driving in a mechanically locked 4WD 3.
  • Page 22 Four-Wheel Drive Maintain steering wheel control at all The transfer case supplies power to all four times, especially in rough terrain. Since wheels. On four-wheel drive vehicles, the sudden changes in terrain can result in transfer case allows you to select different abrupt steering wheel motion, make sure 4WD modes when necessary.
  • Page 23 Four-Wheel Drive It may be less risky to strike small objects, Avoid driving at excessive speeds, this such as freeway reflectors, with minor causes vehicle momentum to work against damage to your vehicle rather than you and your vehicle could become stuck attempt a sudden return to the road which to the point that assistance may be could cause your vehicle to slide sideways...
  • Page 24 Four-Wheel Drive Driving on Hilly or Sloping Terrain Descend a hill in the same gear you would use to climb up the hill to avoid excessive Although natural obstacles may make it brake application and brake overheating. necessary to travel diagonally up or down Do not descend in neutral.
  • Page 25 Four-Wheel Drive Avoid sudden braking. Although a four-wheel drive vehicle may accelerate WARNING: Always fully apply the better than a two-wheel drive vehicle in parking brake. Make sure you shift into snow and ice, it cannot stop any faster as park (P) for vehicles with an automatic braking occurs at all four wheels.

  • Page 26: Rear Axle

    Rear Axle on the fly within the operating speed range. ELECTRONIC LOCKING The electronic differential disengages DIFFERENTIAL when the vehicle speed exceeds a set value and it re-engages when the vehicle Note: The electronic locking differential speed goes below a set value. Refer to the (ELD) is for off-road use only and is not for following table for the speeds when the use on dry pavement.
  • Page 27 Rear Axle When you switch the system on, if you do If the indicator does not come on, or the not meet the required conditions for indicator turns off when driving, one of the electronic locking differential activation, following has occurred: the instrument cluster displays the •...

  • Page 28: Trail Control

    Trail Control The system switches off if you press the WHAT IS TRAIL CONTROL button again or exceed 42 mph (68 km/h). SETTING THE TRAIL CONTROL WARNING: The system does not SPEED control speed in low traction conditions or extremely steep slopes. The system is designed to be an aid and does not Note: The buttons are located on the relieve you of your responsibility to drive...

  • Page 29: Trail Control Troubleshooting

    Trail Control TRAIL CONTROL – TROUBLESHOOTING Trail Control – Information Messages Message Action Reduce Speed To Enter Trail Displays when you must reduce your vehicle speed to Control use trail control. Trail Control Not Available with Displays when you must release the park brake to use Park Brake Applied trail control.

  • Page 30: Terrain Control

    Terrain Control Note: Do not use electronic locking PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION differential on dry, hard surfaced roads. Doing so produces excessive noise, vibration The Terrain Management System delivers and increase tire wear. See Electronic a driving experience through a suite of Locking Differential (page 23).
  • Page 31 Terrain Control Sport Mode - For aggressive Deep Snow and Sand Mode - on-road driving. Sport mode For navigating tight trails and E225313 increases throttle response, over obstacles. Deep Snow and E176099 provides a sportier steering feel, along with Sand mode automatically engages 4x4 quicker shifting.
  • Page 32 Terrain Control Terrain Mode Configurations On-Road Modes Off-Road Modes Normal Sport Slippery Tow/Haul Deep Baja Rock Snow/ Crawl Sand Engine/ Normal Sport Slippery Deep Baja Rock Trans Snow/ Crawl Controls Sand Advan- Normal Normal Slippery Normal Deep Baja Rock ceTrac Snow/ Crawl Controls...
  • Page 33 Terrain Control Transfer Case Availability Drive Normal Sport Slippery Tow/Haul Deep Baja Rock selection mode mode mode Snow/ mode Crawl mode / Terrain Sand mode mode mode Default Default Available Available mode mode Available Available Available unless key cycle 4x4 Auto Available Available Default...

  • Page 34: Towing

    Towing The standard integrated hitch has RECOMMENDED TOWING two ratings depending on mode WEIGHTS of operation: • Weight-carrying mode requires a draw bar and hitch ball. The WARNING: Do not exceed draw bar supports all the the lowest rating capacity for vertical tongue load of the your vehicle or trailer hitch.
  • Page 35 Towing Maximum Gross Maximum Combina- Hitch Vehicle Maximum Trailer Weight tion Type Tongue Load 1, 2 Mode Weight Rating (GCWR) Weight- 5,000 lb 11,100 lb 500 lb (226 kg) Carrying (2,267 kg) (5,034 kg) SuperCab Weight- Raptor 6,000 lb 12,050 lb Distrib- 600 lb (272 kg) (2,721 kg)
  • Page 36 Towing Weight-distributing Hitch 5. Install and adjust the tension in the weight-distributing bars so that the height of your vehicle's front wheel opening WARNING: Do not adjust on the fender is approximately the spring bars so that your half the way down from H2, vehicle's rear bumper is higher than before attaching the trailer.

  • Page 37: Towing The Vehicle On Four Wheels

    Towing Your Ford Performance vehicle can be put TOWING THE VEHICLE ON in neutral tow by placing the transfer case FOUR WHEELS in its neutral position and engaging the four-wheel-down towing feature. Perform the steps outlined in the following section...
  • Page 38 Towing Note: If you do not see the message in the Note: You can check four-wheel-down display, you must perform the procedure towing status at any time by opening the again from the beginning. driver door or turning the ignition to the accessory or on position.
  • Page 39 Towing If the transfer case does not successfully shift out of neutral, set the parking brake until you can have your vehicle serviced. Resolving the Shift Delayed Pull Forward Message If the instrument cluster displays Shift Delayed Pull Forward perform the following: Press and hold the brake pedal.

  • Page 40: Driving Hints

    Driving Hints Basic Off-road Driving Techniques OFF-ROAD DRIVING • Grip the steering wheel with thumbs In addition to providing an excellent on the outside of the rim. This will on-road driving experience, your vehicle reduce the risk of injury due to abrupt excels at all types of off-road driving.
  • Page 41 Driving Hints Hill Climbing • When negotiating low speed obstacles, applying light brake pressure in conjunction with the throttle will help prevent the vehicle from lurching and WARNING: Extreme care should will allow you to negotiate the obstacle be used when steering the vehicle in in a more controlled manner.
  • Page 42 Less than 6 mph you will encounter. in (760 mm) (10 km/h) Ford Performance has engineered your vehicle for off-road use beyond what is High Speed Off-Roading normal for a F-150. However, it can incur damage if driven beyond its capabilities.
  • Page 43 Driving Hints Some points to consider: • As speed increases, it is wise to look farther ahead of the vehicle so that • Build up speed slowly. Initially, drive at there is time to react to oncoming a pace which allows ample time to fully obstacles.
  • Page 44 Driving Hints After Off-Road Driving It is important to complete a full vehicle inspection after off-road driving. Some items to check include: • Make sure that tires are inflated to proper tire pressure as indicated on the tire placard. • Check the wheels and undercarriage for built up mud or debris which can cause vehicle vibration.

  • Page 45: Vehicle Care

    Vehicle Care CLEANING THE EXTERIOR Note: Do not use front bumper openings as a step. This could cause damage to your vehicle. Do not drive your vehicle through an automated, commercial car wash due to the vehicle’s tire width and track. Wash your vehicle by hand, or by using a touchless commercial wash with no mechanical tracks on the floor.

  • Page 46: Wheels And Tires

    See your local Ford Performance Parts Dealer for more information. F-150 (TFC) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 201907, First-Printing...
  • Page 47 Wheels and Tires Note: If you have reduced your tire • Check your tire pressure often pressure for off-road use, the tire to maintain it properly. Tire pressure monitoring system pressure can diminish over time (TPMS) warning light then and fluctuate with activates in the instrument panel temperature.
  • Page 48 Wheels and Tires Tire Rotation Spare Tire and Wheel Because your vehicle’s tires Your vehicle is equipped with an perform different jobs, they often LT315/70R17 spare tire. The spare wear differently. To make sure tire/wheel assembly has the same your tires wear evenly and last capability as the road tire/wheel longer, have them rotated.

  • Page 49: Engine Specifications

    Capacities and Specifications ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS Measurement Specification Cubic inches Required fuel Minimum 87 octane Firing order 1-4-2-5-3-6 Ignition system Coil on plug Spark plug gap 0.028 0.031 in (0.7 0.8 mm) Compression ratio 10.0:1 Drivebelt Routing E167467 MOTORCRAFT PARTS Component Motorcraft Part number Air filter element.

  • Page 50: Capacities And Specifications

    Capacities and Specifications We recommend Motorcraft replacement If you do not use oil and fluid that meets parts available at your authorized dealer the defined specification and viscosity or at fordparts.com for scheduled grade, it could result in: maintenance. The parts engineered for •...
  • Page 51 Capacities and Specifications Automatic Transmission Note: Automatic transmissions that require MERCON® ULV transmission fluid should only use MERCON® ULV transmission fluid. The use of any other fluid may cause transmission damage. Capacities Variant Quantity All. 13.7 qt (13 L) Approximate dry fill capacity. Actual amount may vary during fluid changes. Materials Name Specification...
  • Page 52 Capacities and Specifications Engine Oil An oil that displays this symbol conforms to current engine, emission system and fuel economy performance standards of ILSAC. We recommend Motorcraft® motor oil for your vehicle. If Motorcraft® oil is not available, use motor oils of the recommended viscosity grade that meet API SN PLUS requirements and display the API Certification Mark for gasoline engines.
  • Page 53 Capacities and Specifications Alternative Engine Oil for we recommend that you use the following Extremely Cold Climates alternative engine oil in extremely cold climates, where the ambient temperature To improve engine cold start performance, reaches -22.0°F (-30°C) or below. Materials Name Specification Engine Oil - SAE 0W-30...
  • Page 54 Capacities and Specifications Materials Name Specification Motorcraft® Premium Long-Life Grease (U.S.) ESA-M1C75-B Motorcraft® Premium Long-Life Grease / Graisse longue durée de qualité première Motorcraft® (Canada) XG-1-E1 (U.S. & Canada) Motorcraft® Multi-Purpose Grease Spray (U.S.) ESB-M1C93-B Motorcraft® Multi-Purpose Grease Spray / Graisse tout usage en aérosol Motorcraft®...
  • Page 55 Capacities and Specifications Materials Name Specification Motorcraft® Penetrating and Lock Lubricant (U.S.) Motorcraft® Penetrating Fluid / Liquide dégrippant Motorcraft® (Canada) XL-1 (U.S.) CXC-51-A (Canada) Transfer Case Capacities Variant Quantity All. 1.9 qt (1.8 L) Materials Name Specification Motorcraft® MERCON® LV Automatic Transmission MERCON®...
  • Page 56 Capacities and Specifications Materials Name Specification Motorcraft® SAE 75W-85 Premium Synthetic WSS-M2C942-A Hypoid Gear Lubricant (U.S.) Motorcraft® SAE 75W-85 Premium Synthetic Hypoid Gear Lubricant / Huile synthétique de haute qualité pour engrenages hypoïdes SAE 75W-85 Motorcraft® (Canada) XY-75W85-QL (U.S. & Canada) Rear Axle Capacities Variant...
  • Page 57 Capacities and Specifications Materials Name Specification Motorcraft® Premium Windshield Wash Concen- WSS-M14P19-A trate with Bitterant (U.S.) Motorcraft® Premium Quality Windshield Washer Fluid / Liquide lave-glace de haute qualité Motor- craft® (Canada) ZC-32-B2 (U.S.) CXC-37-A/B/D/F (Canada) F-150 (TFC) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 201907, First-Printing...

  • Page 58: Accessories

    Accessories AUXILIARY SWITCHES The auxiliary switchboard on the overhead console makes aftermarket customization easier with six prewired switches connected to the power distribution box. Each circuit is individually fused for connection of electrical accessories. E220728 The switches are labeled AUX 1 through E289437 AUX 6.
  • Page 59 Accessories The third interior set (C) is taped on a wire Remove the fuse panel access door in the harness by the passenger side footwell. kick panel to access the wires. If you do not This set is the other end of the circuits see them, you may need to pull them taped under the hood at the powertrain down.

  • Page 60: Warranty Terms And Conditions

    Perform Multi-Point Inspection and the BASE WARRANTY inspections outlined in Scheduled Maintenance information. Refer to the The F-150 Raptor carries the same New vehicle’s Workshop Manual for removal Vehicle Limited Warranty as other Ford and installation procedures. Replace with F-150 models. This information is covered genuine Ford and Motorcraft service parts in its entirety in your warranty information.

  • Page 61: Scheduled Maintenance

    Scheduled Maintenance Our Genuine Replacement Parts GENERAL MAINTENANCE INFORMATION Dealerships stock our parts and our authorized branded re-manufactured Why Maintain Your Vehicle? replacement parts. These parts meet or exceed our specifications. Parts installed Carefully following the maintenance at your dealership carry a nationwide schedule helps protect against major repair 24-month or unlimited mile (kilometer) expenses resulting from neglect or...
  • Page 62 Scheduled Maintenance When the oil change message appears in We strongly recommend the use of only the information display, it is time for an oil our genuine or our authorized change. Make sure you perform the oil re-manufactured replacement parts change within two weeks or 500 mi engineered for your vehicle.
  • Page 63 Scheduled Maintenance Check Every Month Air filter restriction gauge. Engine oil level. Function of all interior and exterior lights. Tires including the spare for wear and proper pressure. Windshield washer fluid level. Fuel and water separator. Drain if necessary or if indicated by the information display. Holes and slots in the tail pipe to make sure they are functional and clear of debris.
  • Page 64 Scheduled Maintenance Multi-Point Inspection problems. We recommend having the following multi-point inspection performed In order to keep your vehicle running right, at every scheduled maintenance interval it is important to have the systems on your to help make sure your vehicle keeps vehicle checked regularly.
  • Page 65 F-150 (TFC) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 201907, First-Printing...
  • Page 66 At a Glance............6 Engine Specifications........46 Automatic Transmission.......11 Drivebelt Routing..........46 If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud or Snow..............15 Understanding the Shift Positions of your Ford Performance..........4 Automatic Transmission.........11 Four-Wheel Drive..........16 Understanding your SelectShift™ Automatic Transmission........13 Auxiliary Switches..........55 Gearbox See: Transmission..........11 Base Warranty..........57...
  • Page 67 Index Basic Off-road Driving Techniques....37 Crossing Obstacles..........38 High Speed Off-Roading........39 Unique Features..........6 Hill Climbing............38 Chassis................6 Water Wading............38 Exterior................7 Interior.................7 Powertrain..............6 Using Four-Wheel Drive.......16 Rear Axle............23 4WD Indicator Lights...........16 Recommended Towing Weights....31 Driving Off-Road With Truck and Utility Weight-distributing Hitch........33 Vehicles..............19 How Your Vehicle Differs From Other Vehicles..............18 Using the 2-Speed Automatic 4WD System...

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