Page 1 Navigation system based climate control Rear window defroster Lights Headlamps Turn signal control Bulb replacement Driver Controls Windshield wiper/washer control Steering wheel adjustment Power windows Mirrors Speed control Tailgate 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Table of Contents...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Reverse sensing system Rear-view camera system Snowplowing Roadside Emergencies Getting roadside assistance Hazard flasher control Fuel pump shut-off Fuses and relays Changing tires Wheel lug nut torque Jump starting Wrecker towing 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 4: Introduction
The more you know and understand about your vehicle, the greater the safety and pleasure you will derive from driving it. For more information on Ford Motor Company and its products visit the following website: • In the United States: www.ford.com •...
Page 5 Do not add friction modifier compounds or special break-in oils since these additives may prevent piston ring seating. See Engine oil in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter for more information on oil usage. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Introduction...
Page 6 Driving chapter. Using your vehicle as an ambulance Do not use this vehicle as an ambulance. Your vehicle is not equipped with the Ford Ambulance Preparation Package. Notice to owners of pickup trucks and utility type vehicles WARNING: Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles.
Page 7 In order to properly diagnose and service your vehicle, Ford Motor Company, Ford of Canada, and service and repair facilities may...
Page 8 Other parties may seek to access the information independently of Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada. To the extent that any law pertaining to Event Data Recording applies to SYNC or its...
Page 9 WARNING: Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, accident and injury. Ford strongly recommends that drivers use extreme caution when using any device that may take their focus off the road. The driver’s primary responsibility is the safe operation of their vehicle.
Page 10 Brake Fluid - Non-Petroleum Based Stability Control System Master Lighting Switch Fog Lamps-Front Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Defrost/Demist 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) See Owner’s Guide Airbag - Front Child Seat Lower Anchor Brake System Parking Brake System...
Page 11 Avoid Smoking, Flames, or Sparks Explosive Gas Power Steering Fluid Service Engine Soon Passenger Compartment Air Filter Check Fuel Cap 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Introduction Power Window Lockout Interior Luggage Compartment Release Engine Oil Engine Coolant...
Page 12: Instrument Cluster
Instrument Cluster WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES Standard instrument cluster Platinum instrument cluster 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 13 However, if after 15 seconds the service engine soon light blinks eight times, it means that the vehicle is not ready for I/M testing. See the Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 14 If the brake system warning light does not illuminate at this time, seek service immediately from your authorized dealer. Illumination after releasing the parking brake indicates low brake fluid level and the brake system should be inspected immediately by your authorized dealer. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) BRAKE...
Page 15 Engine oil pressure (RTT): Displays when the oil pressure falls below the normal range. Refer to Engine oil in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Instrument Cluster...
Page 16 Displays when the Tow/Haul feature has been activated. Refer to the Driving chapter for transmission function and operation. If the light flashes steadily, have the system serviced immediately, damage to the transmission could occur. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 17 (RTT) (if equipped): Displays when using the electronic locking differential. Speed control: Illuminates when the speed control is activated. Turns off when the speed control system is deactivated. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Instrument Cluster HIGH...
Page 18: Gauges
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 Standard instrument cluster 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 19 Instrument Cluster Platinum instrument cluster Harley Davidson instrument cluster 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 20 Trip A and Trip B features. To reset the trip, press and hold the stem until it resets. • With optional message center: see TRIP A/B under Message center in this chapter. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 21 For more information, refer to Filling the tank in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. Transmission fluid temperature gauge: If the gauge is in the: Normal area (normal) - the transmission fluid is within the normal operating temperature (between “H” and “C”). 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 22: Message Center
A or B trip appears in the display (this represents the trip mode). Press and hold the SELECT/RESET stem to reset. Refer to UNITS later in this section to switch the display from Metric to English. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 23 For more information refer to Essentials of good fuel economy in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 24 Press the SELECT/RESET stem to turn autolock on or off. AUTOUNLOCK This feature automatically unlocks all vehicle doors when the driver’s door is opened within 10 minutes of the ignition being turned off. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 25 For each of the monitored systems, the message center will indicate either an OK message or a warning message for two seconds. Note: Some systems show a message only if a condition is present. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 26 DRIVER DOOR AJAR— Displayed when the driver door is not completely closed. PASSENGER DOOR AJAR— Displayed when the passenger door is not completely closed. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 27 TRAILER BRAKE MODULE FAULT (if equipped)— Displayed and accompanied by a single chime, in response to faults sensed by the TBC. Refer to Trailer towing in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter for more information. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 28 TO EXIT 4X4 LOW SHIFT TO N (if equipped)— Displayed when 2WD is selected while the vehicle has been stopped in 4X4 LOW. For more information, refer to Four-wheel drive (4WD) operation in the Driving chapter. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 29 SPEED LIMITED TO 80 MPH — Displayed when starting the vehicle and MyKey™ is in use and the MyKey speed limit is on. Refer to MyKey™ in the Locks and Security chapter for more information. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 30 Registers the distance of individual journeys. Press and release INFO button until the A or B trip appears in the display (this represents the trip mode). Press and hold the RESET button to reset. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 31 It is important to press the RESET button (press and hold RESET for two seconds in order to reset the function) after setting the speed control to get accurate highway fuel economy readings. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 32 6. TBC GAIN = XX.X NO TRAILER (if equipped and no trailer connected) 7. TBC GAIN = XX.X OUTPUT = ////// (if equipped and trailer connected) 8. MYKEY DISTANCE (if programmed) 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 33 AUTOLOCK This feature automatically locks all vehicle doors when the vehicle is shifted into any gear, putting the vehicle in motion. Press the RESET button to turn autolock on or off. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 34 For more information refer to MyKey™ in the Locks and Security chapter. LANGUAGE = ENGLISH / SPANISH / FRENCH Allows you to choose which language the message center will display in. Selectable languages are English, Spanish, or French. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 35 (5 km/h). If the warning stays on after the parking brake is released, contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM — Displayed when a fault has been detected by the ABS module. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Instrument Cluster...
Page 36 TRAILER BRAKE MODULE FAULT (if equipped)— Displayed and accompanied by a single chime, in response to faults sensed by the TBC. Refer to Trailer towing in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter for more information. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 37 Loading chapter for more information. TRAIN LEFT FRONT TIRE (if equipped)— Displayed when training the TPMS system. Refer to TPMS reset procedure in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter for more information. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 38 TOP SPEED MY KEY SETTING — Displayed when a MyKey™ is in use and the MyKey speed limit is on and the vehicle speed is 80 mph (130 km/h). Refer to MyKey™ in the Locks and Security chapter for more information. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 39 COAST DOWN MODE (if equipped)— Displayed when vehicle enters coast down mode. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 40: Entertainment Systems
AM/FM stereo system (if equipped) WARNING: Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, accident and injury. Ford strongly recommends that drivers use extreme caution when using any device that may take their focus off the road. The driver’s primary responsibility is the safe operation of their vehicle.
Page 41 You can save up to 18 stations, six in AM, six in FM1 and FM2. 5. AM/FM: Press AM/FM to select AM/FM1/FM2 frequency band. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Entertainment Systems...
Page 42 Allow 10 seconds to pass to confirm that the time has been set. AM/FM in-dash CD/MP3 satellite compatible sound system LOAD • DIRECT TEXT SCAN CAT/FOLD 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) SEEK SEEK MENU CLOCK # SEEK...
Page 43 WARNING: Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, accident and injury. Ford strongly recommends that drivers use extreme caution when using any device that may take their focus off the road. The driver’s primary responsibility is the safe operation of their vehicle.
Page 44 When the desired category appears in the display, press station playing that selection or press SCAN for a brief sampling of all stations playing that category of music. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) SEEK to toggle to toggle RDBS ON/OFF.
Page 45 SEEK: Press SEEK to access the previous/next track. CAT (Category) / FOLD (Folder): In MP3 mode only– Press CAT/FOLD and then press SEEK access the previous/next folder. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 46 (0–9). If you only enter one digit, press OK and the system will go to that satellite channel. If you enter three digits, the system will automatically go to that channel, if available. You may 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) SEEK to toggle between ON/OFF.
Page 47 • CATEGORY- Press OK to enter category mode. Press through the list of available SIRIUS channel Categories (Pop, Rock, News, etc.) Press OK when the desired category appears in the 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Entertainment Systems...
Page 48 DISABLE as the alerts are currently on, so your other option is to turn them off. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 49 SPEED COMPENSATED VOLUME: With this feature on, radio volume automatically gets louder with increasing vehicle speed to compensate for road and wind noise. The default setting is off. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Entertainment Systems to scroll through the following...
Page 50: Auxiliary Input Jack (Line In)
Auxiliary input jack (Line in — if equipped) WARNING: Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, accident and injury. Ford strongly recommends that drivers use extreme caution when using any device that may take their focus off the road. The driver’s primary responsibility is the safe operation of their vehicle.
Page 51 AIJ. The AIJ will only work correctly with devices that have a headphone output with a volume control. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 52: Usb Port
USB port (if equipped) WARNING: Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, accident and injury. Ford strongly recommends that drivers use extreme caution when using any device that may take their focus off the road. The driver’s primary responsibility is the safe operation of their vehicle.
Page 53 • Wipe discs from the center out. Don’t: • Expose discs to direct sunlight or heat sources for extended periods of time. • Clean using a circular motion. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Entertainment Systems...
Page 54 CD units are designed to play commercially pressed 4.75 in (12 cm) audio compact discs only. Due to technical incompatibility, certain recordable and re-recordable compact discs may not function correctly when used in Ford CD players. Do not use any irregular shaped CDs or discs with a scratch protection film attached.
Page 55: Satellite Radio Information
• Antenna obstructions: For optimal reception performance, keep the antenna clear of snow and ice build-up and keep luggage and other material as far away from the antenna as possible. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Entertainment Systems .mp3...
Page 56 Note: SIRIUS reserves the unrestricted right to change, rearrange, add or delete programming including canceling, moving or adding particular channels, and its prices, at any time, with or without notice to you. Ford Motor Company shall not be responsible for any such programming changes.
Page 57 NO TEXT Artist information not available. NO TEXT Song title information not available. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Entertainment Systems Action Required No action required. This message should disappear shortly. If this message does not...
Page 58: Navigation System
For more information, please refer to the SYNC supplement or to the SYNC section in the Navigation System supplement (if equipped). 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Action Required...
Page 59: Climate Controls
: Distributes air through the instrument panel vents, floor vents, rear seat floor vents and de-mister vents. • : Distributes air through the floor vents and rear seat floor vents. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Climate Controls...
Page 60 • Do not put objects under the front seats that will interfere with the airflow to the back seats. • Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area at the base of the windshield. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) (defrost) and (defrost).
Page 61 5. 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. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 62 • : Distributes air through the instrument panel vents, floor vents, rear seat floor vents and de-mister vents. • : Distributes air through the floor vents and rear seat floor vents. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 63 PASS TEMP is disengaged. The recommended initial setting is between 72°F (22°C) and 75°F (24°C), then adjust for comfort. The driver side temperature setting will appear in the upper left corner of the display. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Climate Controls...
Page 64 Can be used to clear the windshield of fog and thin ice. The system will automatically provide outside air to reduce window fogging. Press this button again to return to the previous air flow selection. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 65 Passenger heated seat: Press to control the passenger heated seat. Refer to Heated and cooled seats in the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter for more information. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Climate Controls...
Page 66 15. B. Heated mirrors (if equipped): Press to activate/deactivate. This feature will remove ice and snow from the side view mirrors. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 67 This feature will remove ice and snow from the side view mirrors. 3. A/C: Press to activate/deactivate air conditioning. Use with recirculated air to improve cooling performance and efficiency. A/C engages automatically in MAX A/C, (floor/defrost). 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Climate Controls (defrost) and...
Page 68 The climate status in the touchscreen will also be turned off. Defrost: Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster vents and de-mister vents. Can be used to clear the windshield 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 69 This re-cooling of the interior air is more economical and efficient. Recirculated air may also help reduce undesirable odors from entering the vehicle. Press MAX A/C again for normal operation. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Climate Controls...
Page 70 For maximum cooling performance MAX A/C in manual override control 1. Choose (panel), A/C, and MAX A/C controls. 2. Set the temperature to 60°F (16°C). 3. Set the fan to the highest blower setting. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 71: Rear Window Defroster
This may cause damage to the heated grid lines and will not be covered by your warranty. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 72: Lights
Steps 2 through 5 must be performed within a 10 second period. At this point, the headlamps and park lamps will turn on. 6. Deselect the autolamps after the desired autolamp delay time (maximum of three minutes). 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) selected.
Page 73 High beams Push the lever toward the instrument panel to activate. Pull the lever toward you to deactivate. Flash to pass Pull toward you slightly to activate and release to deactivate. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 74 The headlamps on your vehicle are properly aimed at the assembly plant. If your vehicle has been in an accident, the alignment of your headlamps should be checked by your authorized dealer. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 75 6. HORIZONTAL AIM IS NOT REQUIRED FOR THIS VEHICLE AND IS NON-ADJUSTABLE. 7. Repeat Steps 3–5 for the other headlamp. 8. Close the hood and turn off the lamps. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 76: Turn Signal Control
• OFF or : The lamp will not come on at all. The rear dome lamp can be turned on or off by sliding the control. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 77 • If the control is moved to the left position, the lamp will stay on. • If the control is moved to the right position, the lamp will not come on at all. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 78: Bulb Replacement
• Large water droplets, drip marks or streaks present on the interior of the lens Take your vehicle to dealer for service if any of the above conditions of unacceptable moisture are present. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 79 Replacing exterior bulbs Check the operation of all the bulbs frequently. Replacing headlamp bulbs 1. Make sure that the headlamp control is in the off position and open the hood. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Lights Number of...
Page 80 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. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 81 Replacing tail/brake/turn signal/backup lamp bulbs 1. Make sure the headlamp control is in the off position. 2. Open the tailgate to expose the lamp assembly and remove the two bolts from the tail lamp assembly. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 82 2. Remove the bulb socket from the fog lamp by turning counterclockwise. 3. Disconnect the electrical connector from the fog lamp bulb. Install the new bulb in reverse order. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 83 3. Pull out the old bulb from the socket and push in the new bulb. 4. Install the bulb socket in lamp assembly by turning it clockwise. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 84: Driver Controls
Note: The rain sensing wiper feature must be turned off before entering a car wash. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 85 3. Release the steering wheel release control. This will lock the steering wheel in position. WARNING: Never adjust the steering column when the vehicle is moving. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Driver Controls...
Page 86 If the steering column adjustment control is pressed during memory recall it will cancel the automatic operation and the column will respond to manual adjustment of the control. WARNING: Never adjust the steering column when the vehicle is moving. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 87 Note: To stow the visor back into the headliner, visor must be retracted before moving it back towards the windshield. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Driver Controls...
Page 88 This variation is four degrees between adjacent zones and will become noticeable as the vehicle crosses multiple zones. A correct zone setting will eliminate this error. Refer to Compass zone adjustment. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 89 For optimum calibration, turn off all electrical accessories (heater/air conditioning, wipers, etc.) and make sure all vehicle doors are shut. 1. Start the vehicle. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Driver Controls 7 8 9 1011...
Page 90 To prevent the battery from being discharged: • do not use the power point longer than necessary when the engine is not running, 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 91: Power Windows
WARNING: When closing the power windows, you should verify they are free of obstructions and ensure that children and/or pets are not in the proximity of the window openings. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Driver Controls...
Page 92 Press the left side to restore the window controls. Note: The rear window switches will not illuminate when the window control is in the locked position. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 93: Mirrors
(glare) reach the interior mirror. When the interior mirror detects bright light from behind the vehicle, the interior rear view mirror and the driver’s side exterior mirror (if equipped) will automatically adjust (darken) to minimize glare. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Driver Controls...
Page 94 Refer to Memory seats and mirrors in the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter. Automatic dimming feature (if equipped) The driver’s side view mirror has an auto-dimming function. For more information, refer to Automatic dimming interior rear view mirror in this chapter. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 95 Heated mirrors remove ice, mist and fog. To activate the heated mirrors, press the rear defrost button located on the climate control panel. Refer to Rear window defroster in the Climate Controls chapter for more information. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 96 POWER ADJUSTABLE FOOT PEDALS (IF EQUIPPED) The accelerator and brake pedal should only be adjusted when the vehicle is stopped and the gearshift lever is in the P (Park) position. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 97 Instrument Cluster chapter. • When this feature is disabled (OFF), the running boards will move to the stowed position regardless of the position of the doors. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Driver Controls...
Page 98: Speed Control
With speed control set, you can maintain a set speed without keeping your foot on the accelerator pedal. WARNING: Do not use the speed control in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding, slippery or unpaved. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 99 Disengaging speed control To disengage the speed control: • Depress the brake pedal. Disengaging the speed control will not erase previous set speed. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Driver Controls...
Page 100 1 mph (1.6 km/h). • Depress the brake pedal until the desired vehicle speed is reached and press the SET + control. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 101 In CD mode: • Press to listen to the next track on the disc. In satellite radio mode: • Press to advance through preset channels. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Driver Controls...
Page 102 Press to activate phone mode or answer a phone call. Press VOL + or − to adjust volume. Press and hold to exit phone mode or end a call. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 103 Press the switch again to stop the moon roof. Pull and hold the TILT control to close the moon roof. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 104 WARNING: When programming your HomeLink Wireless Control System to a garage door or gate, be sure that people and objects are out of the way to prevent potential injury or damage. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 105 3. Firmly press and hold for five seconds and release the programmed HomeLink button up to two separate times to activate the door. If the door does not activate, press and hold the just-trained HomeLink button and observe the indicator light. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 106 • Continue to press and hold the HomeLink button (note Step 2 in the Programming section) while you press and release — every two seconds (“cycle”) your hand-held transmitter until the frequency 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 107 1. Press and hold the desired HomeLink button. Do NOT release the button. 2. The indicator light will begin to flash after 20 seconds. Without releasing the HomeLink button, follow Step 1 in the Programming section. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Driver Controls...
Page 108 Car2U system. Because of the steps involved, it may be helpful to have another person assist you in programming the transmitter. Additional Car2U system information can be found on-line at www.learcar2U.com or by calling the toll-free Car2U system help line at 1-866-572-2728. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 109 Note: Do not program the Car2U system with the vehicle in the garage. Make sure that your key is on and engine off while programming the transmitter. 1. Firmly press the two outer Car2U system buttons for 1–2 seconds, then release. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Driver Controls...
Page 110 For example, you could assign the left-most button to the garage door, the center button to a security device, and the right-most button to another garage door opener. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 111 When a switch is in the down, off, or – position, circle “R.” Switch position Up, on or + Middle, neutral or 0 Down, off or – L=left; M=middle; R=right 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Driver Controls...
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Page 113: Tailgate
• Insert ignition key and turn to the right to engage lock. • Turn ignition key to the left to unlock. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Driver Controls...
Page 114 9. Lift tailgate to a 80-degree angle from horizontal. 10. Remove tailgate from left side hinge by sliding tailgate to the right. To install, follow the removal procedures in reverse order. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 115 1. Close the step panel, then lift and fully close the tailgate step into the tailgate. 2. Slide the latch at the bottom of the handle, then lower the handle. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Driver Controls...
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Page 117 Your vehicle may be equipped with a cargo management feature in the truck bed. Note: This feature is not intended for off-road usage. To open the bed extender into tailgate mode: 1. Pull the locking pin toward the center of the vehicle. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 118 3. Rotate the panels toward the tailgate. Repeat Steps 1–3 for the other side of the bed extender. 4. Connect the two panels, then rotate both knobs a quarter-turn clockwise to secure the panels. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 119 To open the bed extender into grocery mode, follow Steps 1–4 by rotating the panels away from the tailgate. Close the tailgate. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 120 • To remove cleat from rail, pull the knob and turn slightly to lock open and slide it off the end of the rail. When installing cleat, reverse instructions above. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 121 • Cleats and other attachments may be inserted through the access window located in the center of the header bar. These items can then be slid to either side, and secured the same way as the side rails. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 122 Insert accessory into desired T-slot, and install end support. When tightening Torx head bolts, hand tightening with a Torx driver is sufficient, DO NOT over torque by using a ratchet. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 123 Insert accessory into desired T-slot and install end support. When tightening Torx head bolts, hand tightening with a Torx driver is sufficient, DO NOT over torque by using a ratchet. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Driver Controls...
Page 124 • Once the key has been set, simply turn the key to the right to lock, or to the left to unlock. When locked, the push-button will not depress when pushed. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 125 WARNING: If any levers are visible above the lid of the bin, the bin is not securely attached to the rail, and may become detached from the vehicle if driven in that configuration. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 126: Locks And Security
• Pressing the manual lock button on the door. • Operating the remote entry transmitter. • Operating the keyless entry keypad. • Operating the driver’s door with a key will only lock the driver’s door. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 127 3. Turn the ignition from the on to the off position. 4. Press the power door unlock control three times. 5. Turn the ignition back to the on position. The horn will chirp. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Locks and Security...
Page 128 • the driver door is opened within 10 minutes of the ignition being transitioned to the off or accessory position. Note: The doors will not autounlock if the vehicle has been electronically locked before the driver door is opened. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 129 7. Turn the ignition to the off position. The horn will chirp once to confirm the procedure is complete. Keyless entry keypad autounlock enable/disable procedure 1. Turn the ignition to the off position. 2. Close all the doors. 3. Enter factory–set 5–digit entry code. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 130 Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 131 Note: The parking lamps and interior lamps will illuminate (refer to the Illuminated entry feature later in this section), if the control on the overhead lamp is not set to the off position. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 132 (if equipped) to the desired memory position. Note: The seat will not travel to its final position if the key is not in the ignition and the easy entry feature is enabled. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 133 3. A tone will be heard when the deactivation is complete. 4. Repeat this procedure for another remote entry transmitter if desired. Replacing the battery The remote entry transmitter uses one coin type three-volt lithium battery CR2032 or equivalent. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 134 • Take all your vehicle’s transmitters to your authorized dealer for programming, or • Perform the programming procedure yourself. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 135 The illuminated entry system will turn off the lights if: • the ignition switch is turned to the on position, or • the remote transmitter lock control is pressed, or 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Locks and Security...
Page 136 7 • 8 and the 9 • 0 controls simultaneously, which will still lock the vehicle. The anti-scan feature will be turned off after: • one minute, when the anti-scan feature times out. • one minute of keypad inactivity. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 137 To lock all doors, press the 7 • 8 and the 9 • 0 at the same time. You do not need to enter the keypad code first. Note: The interior lamps will turn off. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 138: Anti-Theft System
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 139 Replacing coded keys can be very costly. Store an extra programmed key away from the vehicle in a safe place to help prevent any inconveniences. Please visit an authorized dealer to purchase additional spare or replacement keys. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Locks and Security...
Page 140 9. Remove the newly programmed coded key from the ignition. If successful, the new coded key(s) will start the vehicle’s engine and the theft indicator will illuminate for three seconds and then go out. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 141 MyKey™ user will not be able to deactivate the system. Note: It may be beneficial to deactivate the AdvanceTrac system if the vehicle is stuck in snow, mud, or sand. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 142 4. On any of the menus press RESET to highlight your choice with the <…>. 5. Press SETUP to enter your choice. The next optional setting will be displayed. 6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 until you are done changing the optional settings. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 143 MyKey™ is not compatible with non-Ford approved aftermarket remote start systems. If you choose to install a remote start system please see your authorized dealer for a Ford approved remote start system. Vehicles equipped with traditional keys: When using a Ford-approved remote start system, the default settings will recognize the remote start system as an additional Admin Key with its associated privileges.
Page 144 MyKeys™ as Admin keys by doing the following: 1. Enter the vehicle, close all doors. 2. Remote start the vehicle using your remote start fob. 3. Follow steps 1-4 in the Disable MyKey™ section. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 145 Can’t create a MyKey™ Cannot program the MyKey™ optional settings Cannot disable MyKey™ Lost the only Admin key 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Locks and Security Potential Causes • Key in the ignition is already a MyKey™...
Page 146 MyKey™ Programmed total includes one additional key Admin Keys Programmed total includes one additional key MyKey™ miles does not accumulate 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Potential Causes • For programming spare keys, refer to the Programming spare keys section in this chapter.
Page 147: Seating And Safety Restraints
: • a trimmed energy absorbing foam and structure (1), • two steel stems (2), • a guide sleeve adjust/release button (3), • and a guide sleeve unlock/remove button (4). 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 148 For occupants of extremely tall stature, adjust the head restraint to its full up position. WARNING: The adjustable head restraint is a safety device. Whenever possible it should be installed and properly adjusted when the seat is occupied. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 149 For occupants of extremely tall stature, adjust the head restraint to its full up position. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 150 Front seat • Lift the track release bar to move the seat forward or rearward. Make sure that the seat is relatched into place. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 151 • Push the release control to move the armrest up or down. • Pull out the drawer at the bottom of the center seat to access the cup holders (if equipped) 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 152 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. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 153 “pass airbag off” indicator lamp for proper airbag status. Refer to Front passenger sensing system in the Airbag supplemental restraint system (SRS) section for additional details. Failure to follow these instructions may interfere with the front passenger seat sensing system. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 154 Press the switch in the direction of the arrows to move the seat forward, backward, up or down. Power recline (if equipped) Press the control to recline the seatback forward or rearward. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 155 (If the seat is located less than 2 inches [5 cm] from the front of the seat track, the seat will travel up to ⁄ track). 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) inch (.64 cm) to the front of the seat...
Page 156 Steps 2 through 6 must be performed within a 20 second period. The easy entry/exit feature will be deactivated. Repeating the above process will also reactivate the easy entry/exit feature. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) ⁄...
Page 157 The system automatically shuts off after 10 minutes. Heated and cooled seats (if equipped) The controls for the climate controlled seats are located on the dual electronic automatic temperature control (DEATC) system. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 158 (two indicator lights), low cool (one indicator light) or off. If the engine falls below 350 RPMs while the cooled seats are on, the feature will turn itself off and will need to be reactivated. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 159 1. Remove key from ignition. 2. Push up on the outside rigid edge of the filter and rotate toward the front of the vehicle once tabs are released. 3. Remove filter. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 160 : • a trimmed energy absorbing foam and structure (1), • two steel stems (2), • a guide sleeve adjust/release button (3), • and a guide sleeve unlock/remove button (4). 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 161 For occupants of extremely tall stature, adjust the head restraint to its full up position. WARNING: The adjustable head restraint is a safety device. Whenever possible it should be installed and properly adjusted when the seat is occupied. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 162 For occupants of extremely tall stature, adjust the head restraint to its full up position. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 163 2. Push seat cushion down until it locks into horizontal position. Folding up the rear seats (SuperCrew vehicles only) The rear seat has a split 60/40 cushion. Each seat cushion can be flipped up into a vertical storage position. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 164 • Push in gently on the center of the plastic panel on the front edge of the armrest. The cupholders will partially open. • Pull the cupholder fully open before using. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 165 The rear seat heat controls are located on the rear door armrest. To operate the heated seats: • Push the indicated side of the control for maximum heat. • Push again to deactivate. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 166: Safety Restraints
• 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. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 167 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 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 168 This information allows your Personal Safety System™ to tailor the airbag deployment and safety belt pretensioner activation depending upon safety belt usage. Refer to Safety belt usage sensors later in this chapter. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 169 If any of these things happen, even intermittently, have the Personal Safety System™ serviced at an authorized dealer immediately. Unless serviced, the system may not function properly in the event of a collision. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 170 3) Never use a single belt for more than one person. WARNING: When possible, all children 12 years old and under should be properly restrained in a rear seating position. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 171 Make sure the tongue is securely fastened in the buckle. 2. To unfasten, push the release button and remove the tongue from the buckle. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 172 Before you can reach and latch a combination lap and shoulder belt having a cinch tongue into the buckle, you may have to lengthen the lap belt portion of it. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 173 Never wear the shoulder belt under the arm. 2) Never swing the safety belt around your neck over the inside shoulder. 3) Never use a single belt for more than one person. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 174 To tighten the belt, pull the loose end of the belt through the tongue until it fits snugly across the hips. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 175 Before a passenger sits in the front center seat, make sure the lap belt and buckle are both placed in their in-use position, and no longer stowed. Always fasten your seat belt when riding in the front center seat. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 176 Children 12 years old and under should be properly restrained in a rear seat whenever possible. Refer to Safety restraints for children or Safety seats for children later in this chapter. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 177 How to disengage the automatic locking mode Disconnect the combination lap/shoulder belt and allow it to retract completely to disengage the automatic locking mode and activate the vehicle sensitive (emergency) locking mode. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 178 WARNING: Failure to replace the safety belt assembly under the above conditions could result in severe personal injuries in the event of a collision. Refer to the Safety belt maintenance section in this chapter. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 179 Safety belt warning light and indicator chime The safety belt warning light illuminates in the instrument cluster and a chime sounds to remind the occupants to fasten their safety belts. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 180 When the Belt-Minder feature is activated, the safety belt warning light illuminates and the warning chime sounds for six seconds every 30 seconds, repeating for approximately five minutes or until the safety belts are buckled. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Then...
Page 181 1-2 minutes have elapsed since the ignition switch has been turned to ON... The Belt-Minder feature is activated and the vehicle speed is less than 3 mph... 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Then... The Belt-Minder feature will not activate.
Page 182 “Safety belts don’t work” “Traffic is light” “Belts wrinkle my clothes” “The people I’m with don’t wear belts” 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Consider... 36700 crashes occur every day. The more we drive, the more we are exposed to “rare”...
Page 183 • The parking brake is set • The gearshift is in P (Park) • The ignition switch is in the off position • The driver and front passenger safety belts are unbuckled 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Consider...
Page 184 Also, use the safety belt extension only if the safety belt is too short for you when fully extended. WARNING: Do not use extensions to change the fit of the shoulder belt across the torso. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 185: Airbags
Safety System. They are designed to be deployed in cases where the Personal Safety System has determined the occupant conditions and crash severity are appropriate to activate these devices. Refer to the Personal Safety System™ section in this chapter. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 186 WARNING: Do not put anything on or over the airbag module. Placing objects on or over the airbag inflation area may cause those objects to be propelled by the airbag into your face and torso causing serious injury. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 187 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. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 188 Because airbags must inflate rapidly and with considerable force, there is the risk of death or serious injuries such as fractures, facial and eye injuries or 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 189 • a child or a small person occupies the front passenger seat. When the passenger airbag off light is illuminated, the passenger side airbag may be disabled to avoid the risk of airbag deployment injuries. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 190 • Restart the vehicle and have the person remain in this position for about two minutes. This will allow the system to detect that person and enable the passenger’s frontal airbag. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 191 Even though the passenger airbag is disabled, the pass airbag off lamp may or may not be illuminated according to the table below. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 192 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 193 SRS, its fuses or the seat cover on a seat containing an airbag. See an authorized dealer. WARNING: All occupants of the vehicle should always wear their safety belts even when an airbag SRS is provided. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 194 Side airbags are designed to inflate in side-impact collisions, not roll-over, rear-impact, frontal or near-frontal collisions, unless the collision causes sufficient lateral deceleration. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 195 If any of these things happen, even intermittently, have the SRS serviced at your authorized dealer immediately. Unless serviced, the system may not function properly in the event of a collision. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 196 SRS and Safety Canopy System is provided. WARNING: To reduce risk of injury, do not obstruct or place objects in the deployment path of the inflatable Safety Canopy . 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 197 The Safety Canopy system is designed to active when the vehicle sustains lateral deceleration sufficient to cause the RCM to initiate Safety Canopy inflation or when a certain likelihood of a rollover event is detected by the rollover sensor. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 198 • The readiness light will not illuminate immediately after ignition is turned on. • A series of five beeps will be heard. The tone pattern will repeat periodically until the problem and/or light are repaired. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 199: Child Restraints
Child safety restraints must be purchased separately from the vehicle. Failure to follow these instructions and guidelines may result in an increased risk of serious injury or death to your child. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 200 Recommendations for Safety Restraints are based on probable child height, age and weight thresholds from NHTSA and other safety organizations or are the minimum requirements of law. Ford recommends checking with a NHTSA Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician (CPST) and consult your pediatrician to make sure your child seat is appropriate for your child, and is compatible with and properly installed in the vehicle.
Page 201 Accident statistics suggest that children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in a front seating position. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 202 If all children cannot be seated and restrained properly in a rear seating position, properly restrain the largest child in the front seat. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) below by “X”...
Page 203 All children are shaped differently. The child height, age and weight thresholds provided are recommendations or the minimum requirements of law. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) provides education and 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 204 Seating and Safety Restraints training to ensure that all children ages 0 to 16 are properly restrained in the correct restraint system. Ford recommends checking with a NHTSA Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician (CPST) and your pediatrician to make sure your seat is appropriate for your child and properly installed in the vehicle.
Page 205 LATCH lower anchors, rendering those features potentially unusable. To avoid risk of injury, occupants should only use seating positions where they are able to be properly restrained. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 206 1. Position the child safety seat in a seat with a combination lap and shoulder belt. 2. Pull down on the shoulder belt and then grasp the shoulder belt and lap belt together. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 207 7. Try to pull the belt out of the retractor to make sure the retractor is in the automatic locking mode (you should not be able to pull more belt out). If the retractor is not locked, unbuckle the belt and repeat Steps 5 and 6. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 208 There should be no more than one inch (2.5 cm) of movement for proper installation. 11. Ford recommends checking with a NHTSA Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician (CPST) to make certain the child restraint is properly installed.
Page 209 WARNING: Rear facing child seats should NEVER be placed in front of an active airbag. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 210 Make sure the tongue is latched securely by pulling on it. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 211 The shoulder belt must be snug to keep the lap belt tight during a collision. 11. Ford recommends checking with a NHTSA Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician (CPST) to make certain the child restraint is properly installed. In Canada, check with your local St. John Ambulance office for referral to a CPST.
Page 212 There should be no more than one inch (2.5 cm) of movement for proper installation. 7. Ford recommends checking with a NHTSA Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician (CPST) to make certain the child restraint is properly installed.
Page 213 LATCH lower anchors, rendering those features potentially unusable. To avoid risk of injury, occupants should only use seating positions where they are able to be properly restrained. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 214 Attaching child safety seats with tether straps Many forward-facing child safety seats include a tether strap which extends from the back of the child safety seat and hooks to an anchoring 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 215 Once the child safety seat has been installed using either the safety belt, the lower anchors of the LATCH system, or both, you can attach the top tether strap. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 216 4. Tighten the child safety seat tether strap according to the manufacturer’s instructions. If the safety seat is not anchored properly, the risk of a child being injured in a collision greatly increases. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 217 The head restraint support post will hold the child seat tightly, but the head restraint post is not strong enough to hold the child seat during a collision. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 218 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 vehicle lap/shoulder safety belts fit better.
Page 219 In this case, move the backless booster to another seating position with a higher seat back or head restraint and lap/shoulder belts, or consider using a high back booster seat. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 220 (center) to a shoulder belt uncomfortably close to the neck and a shoulder belt that could slip off the shoulder. The drawings below also show how the lap belt should be low and snug across the child’s hips. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 221 Refer to the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions for additional inspection and maintenance information specific to the child restraint. Ford Motor Company recommends that all safety belt assemblies in use in vehicles involved in a collision be replaced.
Page 222 WARNING: Failure to inspect and if necessary replace the safety belt assembly or child restraint system under the above conditions could result in severe personal injuries in the event of a collision. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 223: Tires, Wheels And Loading
A vehicle equipped with AWD or 4WD (when selected) has the ability to use all four wheels to power itself. This increases traction which may enable you to safely drive over terrain and road conditions that a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle cannot. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 224 All other things held equal, a shorter wheelbase may make your vehicle quicker to respond to steering inputs than a vehicle with a longer wheelbase. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 225 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 Motor Company to give you the following information about tire grades exactly as the government has written it.
Page 226 WARNING: The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded. Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either separately or in combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 227 • Tread area of the tire: Area of the perimeter of the tire that contacts the road when mounted on the vehicle. • Rim: The metal support (wheel) for a tire or a tire and tube assembly upon which the tire beads are seated. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 228: Tire Inflation
Ford Motor Company. 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 229 6. Visually inspect the tires to make sure there are no nails or other objects embedded that could poke a hole in the tire and cause an air leak. 7. Check the sidewalls to make sure there are no gouges, cuts or bulges. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 230 If damage is observed or suspected have the tire inspected by a tire professional. Tires can be damaged during off-road use, so inspection after off-road use is also recommended. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 231 This information is used to contact customers if a tire defect requires a recall. Tire replacement requirements Your vehicle is equipped with tires designed to provide a safe ride and handling capability. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 232 (such as P-metric versus LT-metric or all-season versus all-terrain) as those originally provided by Ford. The recommended tire and wheel size may be found on either the Safety Compliance Certification Label or the Tire Label which is located on the B-Pillar or edge of the driver’s door.
Page 233 The tire pressure sensors mounted in the wheels (originally installed on your vehicle) are not designed to be used in aftermarket wheels. The use of wheels or tires not recommended by Ford Motor Company may affect the operation of your Tire Pressure Monitoring System.
Page 234 • Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) vehicles/Four Wheel Drive (4WD)/ All Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicles (front tires at top of diagram) Sometimes irregular tire wear can be corrected by rotating the tires. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 235 This information identifies and describes the fundamental characteristics of the tire and also provides a U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number for safety standard certification and in case of a recall. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 236 These speed ratings may need to be adjusted for the difference in conditions. The ratings range from 81 mph (130 km/h) to 186 mph (299 km/h). These ratings are listed in the following chart. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 237 Refer to the Safety Compliance Certification Label, which is located on the B-Pillar or the edge of the driver’s door, for the correct tire pressure for your vehicle. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 238 The cold inflation pressure should never be set lower than the recommended pressure on the vehicle label. The tire suppliers may have additional markings, notes or warnings such as standard load, radial tubeless, etc. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) ⁄...
Page 239 4. Maximum Load Single lb (kg) at psi (kPa) cold: Indicates the maximum load and tire pressure when the tire is used as a single; defined as two tires (total) on the rear axle. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 240 B-Pillar or the edge of the driver’s door. Refer to the payload description and graphic in the Vehicle loading — with and without a trailer section. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 241: Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Tpms)
TPMS from functioning properly. Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 242 The tire pressure should be checked periodically (at least monthly) using an accurate tire gauge, refer to Inflating your tires in this chapter. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 243 To restore the full functionality of the Tire Pressure Monitoring System, have the damaged road wheel/tire repaired and remounted on your vehicle. For additional information, refer to Changing tires with TPMS in this section. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 244 Spare tire in TPMS malfunction Tire rotation without sensor training 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Customer Action Required 1. Check your tire pressure to ensure tires are properly inflated; refer to Inflating your tires in this chapter.
Page 245 Inflate all the tires to the recommended inflation pressure. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Customer Action Required Your temporary spare tire is in use.
Page 246 • To reduce the chances of interference from another vehicle, the TPMS reset procedure should be performed at least 3 feet (1 meter) away from another Ford Motor Company vehicle undergoing the TPMS reset procedure at the same time. • Do not wait more than two (2) minutes between resetting each tire sensor or the system will timeout and the entire procedure will have to be repeated on all four wheels.
Page 247 7. Remove the valve cap from the valve stem on the right front tire. Decrease the air pressure until the horn sounds. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 248 SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS WARNING: Snow tires must be the same size, load index, speed rating 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 249: Vehicle Loading
It does not include passengers, cargo, or optional equipment. Vehicle Curb Weight – is the weight of your new vehicle when you picked it up from your authorized dealer plus any aftermarket equipment. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 250 Once you have reached the maximum payload of your vehicle, do not add more cargo, even if there is space available. Overloading or improperly loading your vehicle can contribute to loss of vehicle control and vehicle rollover. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 251 GAW (Gross Axle Weight) – is the total weight placed on each axle (front and rear) – including vehicle curb weight and all payload. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 252 The GVWR is shown on the Safety Compliance Certification Label located on the B-Pillar or the edge of the driver’s door. The GVW must never exceed the GVWR. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 253 WARNING: Exceeding the Safety Compliance Certification Label vehicle weight rating limits could result in substandard vehicle handling or performance, engine, transmission and/or structural damage, serious damage to the vehicle, loss of control and personal injury. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 254 GVWR and GAWR limitations. Replacement tires with a higher limit than the original tires do not increase the GVWR and GAWR limitations. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 255 2 years. Measuring the inside of the vehicle with the rear seat folded down, you have room for 12-100 lb. (45 kg) bags of cement. Do you have enough load capacity 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 256: Trailer Towing
If your vehicle is not equipped with a heavy-duty trailer towing package, the maximum weight your vehicle can tow is limited to 5,000 lb. (2,268 kg) 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 257 Regular Cab 4x4 (126” wheelbase) Engine Rear axle ratio 4.6L 2V 3.73 3.55 4.6L 3V 3.73 3.31 5.4L 3.55 3.73 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Maximum Maximum GCWR-lb. (kg) trailer weight-lb. (kg) 10400 (4717) 5400 (2449) 10900 (4944) 5900 (2676)
Page 258 3.73 Duty) SuperCab 4x2 (145” wheelbase) Engine Rear axle ratio 3.55 4.6L 2V 3.73 3.31 4.6L 3V 3.55 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Maximum Maximum GCWR-lb. (kg) trailer weight-lb. (kg) 10600 (4808) 5500 (2495) 11100 (5035)
Page 259 Rear axle ratio 5.4L (Heavy 3.73 Duty) SuperCab 4x4 (163” wheelbase) Engine Rear axle ratio 5.4L (Heavy 3.73 Duty) 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Maximum Maximum GCWR-lb. (kg) trailer weight-lb. (kg) 14000 (6350) 8600 (3900) 15200 (6895)
Page 260 3.55 4.6L 3V 3.73 3.31 3.55 5.4L 3.73 *Maximum GCWR and trailer weight when equipped with Max Trailer Tow package. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Maximum Maximum GCWR-lb. (kg) trailer weight-lb. (kg) 10600 (4808) 5200 (2359)
Page 261 3.15 rear axle ratio. • Not to exceed 45 square feet (4.18 square meters) with the Class IV trailer towing package for vehicles with 3.15 rear axle ratio only. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 262 If you use a rental trailer, follow the instructions that the rental agency gives to you. Do not attach safety chains to the bumper. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) ⁄...
Page 263 WARNING: The Ford TBC has only been verified to be compatible with trailers having electric-actuated drum brakes (one to four axles) and not hydraulic surge or electric-over-hydraulic types.
Page 264 The GAIN setting is used to set the TBC for the specific towing condition and should be changed as towing conditions change. Changes to towing conditions include trailer load, vehicle load, road conditions and weather. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 265 This can be a short to ground (i.e., chaffed wire) or a short to voltage (i.e., pulled pin on trailer emergency break-away battery) or trailer brakes drawing too much current. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 266 Reactivation of the ignition from off to on will awaken the TBC module. • The TBC is only a factory or dealer installed item. Ford is not responsible for warranty or performance of the TBC due to misuse or customer installation.
Page 267 Driving chapter. Servicing after towing If you tow a trailer for long distances, your vehicle will require more frequent service intervals. Refer to your scheduled maintenance information for more information. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 268 • do not allow the static water level to rise above the bottom edge of the rear bumper. • do not allow waves to break higher than 6 inches (15 cm) above the bottom edge of the rear bumper. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 269: Recreational Towing
N (Neutral) position. Always set the parking brake fully and turn off the ignition when leaving the vehicle. After reaching the destination, you must place your vehicle’s 4x4 gearshift lever in gear (2H, 4H or 4L). 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 270 (4) wheels off the ground such as when using a car-hauling trailer. Otherwise, no recreational towing is permitted. In case of a roadside emergency with a disabled vehicle, see Wrecker towing in the Roadside Emergencies chapter. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 271: Driving
WARNING: Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle in dry grass or other dry ground cover. The emission system heats up the engine compartment and exhaust system, which can start a fire. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 272 Seating and Safety Restraints chapter. 2. Make sure the headlamps and vehicle accessories are off. 3. Make sure the gearshift is in P (Park). • 4–speed transmission 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 273 5. Turn the key to 3 (on) without turning the key to 4 (start). Some warning lights will briefly illuminate. See Warning lights and chimes in the Instrument Cluster chapter for more information regarding the warning lights. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 274 30 seconds before trying again. Do not use starting fluid such as ether in the air intake system. Such fluid could cause immediate explosive damage to the engine and possible personal injury. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) ethanol make it...
Page 275 For flexible fuel vehicles, if operating with E heater must be used if ambient temperature is below 0°F (-18°C). See Cold weather starting earlier in this chapter for more information on starting with ethanol. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Driving...
Page 276 Be sure to check for heat anywhere in the electrical hookup once the system has been operating for approximately a half hour. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 277: Brakes
ABS braking is done and normal brake operation resumes. These are normal characteristics of the ABS and should be no reason for concern. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 278 The BRAKE warning lamp will illuminate and will remain illuminated until the parking brake is released. To release, pull the lever (2). 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) BRAKE BRAKE...
Page 279: Advancetrac
If your AdvanceTrac with RSC system activates, SLOW DOWN. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Driving...
Page 280 Note: If the system cannot be turned off, refer to MyKey™ in the Locks and Security chapter for more information. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) will...
Page 281 The engine traction control and brake traction control system may be deactivated in certain situations. See the Switching off AdvanceTrac with RSC section following. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Driving...
Page 282 Certain adverse driving maneuvers may activate the Roll Stability Control™ system, which include: • Emergency lane-change • Taking a turn too fast • Quick maneuvering to avoid an accident, pedestrian or obstacle 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) in the instrument cluster...
Page 283 Button pressed and held for more than five Flashes then seconds at illuminated vehicle speed solid under 35 mph (56 km/h) 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Driving Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Disabled Disabled Disabled...
Page 284 This may cause the system to activate multiple times, causing a gradual reduction in speed. Note: The trailer sway control will only activate at speeds greater than 40 mph (64 km/h). 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Enabled Enabled...
Page 285 WARNING: Turning off trailer sway control increases the risk of loss of vehicle control, serious injury, or death. Ford does not recommend disabling this feature except in situations where speed reduction may be detrimental (e.g., hill climbing), the driver has significant trailer towing experience, and can control trailer sway and maintain safe operation.
Page 286 Avoid sharp turns, excessive speed or abrupt maneuvers in these vehicles. Failure to drive cautiously could result in an increased risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 287 1. Apply the parking brake, turn the ignition to the off position, then remove the key. 2. Move the shift lever boot by pressing on the edges and moving it up the gearshift lever. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Driving...
Page 288 BSI solenoid found on top of the uncovered steering column and at the same time, apply the brake pedal and shift the transmission into N (Neutral). 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 289 Refer to Fuses and relays in the Roadside Emergencies chapter. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 290 WARNING: If the parking brake is fully released, but the brake warning lamp remains illuminated, the brakes may not be working properly. See your authorized dealer. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 291: Transmission Operation
• Move the gearshift lever into the desired gear • 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) 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 292 • To return to O/D (Overdrive), press the transmission control switch. The O/D OFF lamp will not be illuminated. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 293 (TCM). If the battery is disconnected for any reason, the stored information from the last time the key was turned to off will be read. This way, no information will be lost with any battery removal or battery disconnect. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Driving...
Page 294 Tow/Haul. Tow/Haul can be activated by pressing the transmission control switch on the end of the gearshift lever (column-shift transmission) or on the side of the gearshift lever (floor-shift transmission). 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 295 The TOW HAUL light will no longer be illuminated. When you shut-off and restart the engine, the transmission will automatically return to normal D (Overdrive) mode (Tow/Haul OFF). 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 296 Do not rock the vehicle for more than a minute or damage to the transmission and tires may occur, or the engine may overheat. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 297: Reverse Sensing System
WARNING: Certain add-on devices such as large trailer hitches, bike or surfboard racks and any device that may block the normal detection zone of the RSS system may create false beeps. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 298 RSS. 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. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 299: Rear-View Camera System
(8 km/h), only if the rear camera delay feature is on, or until any navigation radio button is pressed. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 300 If either of the lamps are not operating, stop using the camera system, at least in the dark, until the lamp(s) are replaced and functioning. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 301 2H is selected on electronic shift 4WD systems only. • AWD - Illuminates when AWD is selected (All Wheel Drive equipped vehicles only). • 4X4 HIGH - Illuminates when 4H is selected. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Driving HIGH...
Page 302 Low) for proper operation. Shifting between 2H (4X2) and 4H (4X4 high) • Move the transfer case lever between 2H (4X2) and 4H (4X4 High) at a stop or any forward speed. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 303 WARNING: 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. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 304 The message center will then display the system mode selected. If any of the above shift conditions are not met, the shift will not occur and the message center will display information guiding the driver through the proper shifting procedures. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 305 “AWD” if AWD has been selected or “4X4 High” if 4H is selected. The message center will momentarily display “4X2” if 2H has been selected. Note: 4X4 High mode is not intended for use on dry pavement 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 306 • In 4L (4X4 Low), the ELD will disengage at speeds above 62 mph (100 km/h) and will automatically reengage at speeds below 56 mph (90 km/h). The ELD is designed for off-road use only and is not intended for use on dry pavement. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 307 The differences that make your vehicle so versatile also make it handle differently than an ordinary passenger car. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Driving...
Page 308 Remember, your safety and the safety of others should be your primary concern. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 309 Use all available road surface to return the vehicle to a safe direction of travel. • In the event of an emergency stop, avoid skidding the tires and do not attempt any sharp steering wheel movements. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Driving...
Page 310 4WD when necessary. Information on transfer case operation and shifting procedures can be found in this chapter. Information on transfer case maintenance can be 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 311 If the vehicle does slide, steer in the direction of the slide until you regain control of the vehicle. If the transmission, transfer case or front axle are submerged in water, their fluids should be checked and changed, if necessary. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 312 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 313 In emergency stopping situations, apply the brake steadily. Do not “pump” the brakes. Refer to the Brakes section of this chapter for additional information on the operation of the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS). 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 314 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 315: Snowplowing
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: • Certification to government safety laws such as occupant protection and airbag deployment, braking and lighting.
Page 316 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 317 WARNING: Do not attempt to service, repair, or modify the air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) or its fuses. See your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer. Transmission operation while plowing • Shift transfer case to 4L (4WD Low) when plowing in small areas at speeds below 5 mph (8 km/h).
Page 318 The powertrain control strategy required for snowplowing to provide proper cooling may increase fan noise that may also be noticed under conditions other than snow plowing. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 319: Roadside Emergencies
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE Getting roadside assistance To fully assist you should you have a vehicle concern, Ford Motor Company offers a complimentary roadside assistance program. This program is separate from the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. The service is available: • 24–hours, seven days a week •...
Page 320: Hazard Flasher Control
Assistance, call 1-800-241-3673. 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 for towing to the nearest dealership within 35 miles (56 km). To obtain reimbursement information, U.S.
Page 321: Fuel Pump Shut-Off
WARNING: Failure to inspect and if necessary repair fuel leaks after a collision may increase the risk of fire and serious injury. Ford Motor Company recommends that the fuel system be inspected by an authorized dealer after any collision. FUSES AND RELAYS...
Page 322: Standard Fuse Amperage Rating And Color
To remove the fuse box cover, press in the tabs on both sides of the cover, then pull the cover off. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) COLOR Cartridge...
Page 323: Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel
Gently pull on the cover to make sure it is seated properly. The fuses are coded as follows. Fuse/Relay Fuse Amp Location Rating 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Roadside Emergencies Protected Circuits Moon roof Not used (spare)
Page 324 Roadside Emergencies Fuse/Relay Fuse Amp Location Rating 7.5A 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Protected Circuits Interior courtesy lights, Cargo lamps Backlighting, Puddle lamps GPS module Power mirror switch, Memory seat module microprocessor power, Steering column switch...
Page 325 The power distribution box is located in the engine compartment. The power distribution box contains high-current fuses that protect your vehicle’s main electrical systems from overloads. WARNING: Always disconnect the battery before servicing high current fuses. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Roadside Emergencies Protected Circuits...
Page 326: Power Distribution Box
— — — — — — — — — — 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Protected Circuits Powertrain control module (PCM) power relay Starter relay Blower motor relay Heated backlite relay Electric fan relay (high speed)
Page 327 10A* 10A* 10A* 20A* 40A** — 40A** — 30A** — — 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Roadside Emergencies Protected Circuits Power running board motors Electric fan Starter relay Passenger power seats Electric fan Not used Trailer brake...
Page 328 — 15A* — — — — 25A** 30A** 20A** 20A** 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Protected Circuits Back up lamps relay Electric fan relay Heated mirror Not used Backup lamp relay Upfitter 3 Trailer tow stop turn relay feed...
Page 329 20A* 10A* 15A* 10A* — 10A* — — — * Mini Fuses ** Cartridge Fuses 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Roadside Emergencies Protected Circuits Not used 4x4 module Passenger heated/cooled seats Not used Not used Auxiliary power point (Rear)
Page 330 Ford. If the dissimilar spare tire or wheel is damaged, it should be replaced rather than repaired.
Page 331 The usage of a full-size dissimilar spare tire/wheel can lead to impairment of the following: • Handling, stability and braking performance • Comfort and noise • Ground clearance and parking at curbs • Winter weather driving capability 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Roadside Emergencies...
Page 332 To remove the jack on Regular Cab and SuperCab models: Remove the wing nut and turn the jack screw counterclockwise to release pressure before removing the jack from the bracket. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Location Attached to a floor bracket behind the driver’s seat...
Page 333 (other side and end of the vehicle) to the tire being changed. WARNING: If the vehicle slips off the jack, you or someone else could be seriously injured. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Roadside Emergencies...
Page 334 If the vehicle slips off the jack, someone could be seriously injured. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 335 Do not start the engine when your vehicle is on the jack. The jack is only meant for changing the tire. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 336: Stowing The Flat/Spare Tire
2. Slide the wheel partially under the vehicle and install the retainer through the wheel center. Pull on the cable to align the components at the end of the cable. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 337: Wheel Lug Nut Torque
M14 x 2.0 * Torque specifications are for nut and bolt threads free of dirt and rust. Use only Ford recommended replacement fasteners. WARNING: 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 wheel hub, brake drum or brake disc that contacts the wheel.
Page 338: Jump Starting
Do not attempt to push-start your automatic transmission vehicle. Automatic transmissions do not have push-start capability. Attempting to push-start a vehicle with an automatic transmission may cause transmission damage. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 339 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. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 340 2. Connect the other end of the positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal of the assisting battery. 3. Connect the negative (-) cable to the negative (-) terminal of the assisting battery. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 341 2. Start the engine of the disabled vehicle. 3. Once the disabled vehicle has been started, run both engines for an additional three minutes before disconnecting the jumper cables. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Roadside Emergencies...
Page 342 1. Remove the jumper cable from the ground metal surface. Note: In the illustrations, lightning bolts are used to designate the assisting (boosting) battery. 2. Remove the jumper cable on the negative (-) connection of the booster vehicle’s battery. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 343 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. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 344: 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 345 Brake shift interlock in the Driving chapter for instructions. • Maximum speed is not to exceed 35 mph (56 km/h). • Maximum distance is 50 miles (80 km). 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Roadside Emergencies...
Page 346: Customer Assistance
A reasonable time must be allowed to perform a repair after taking your vehicle to the authorized dealer. Repairs will be made using Ford or Motorcraft parts, or remanufactured or other parts that are authorized by Ford.
Page 347 • The name of the authorized dealer and city where located • The vehicle’s current odometer reading In some states, 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.
Page 348 In the case of 1 or 2 above, the consumer must also notify the manufacturer of the need for the repair of the nonconformity at the following address: Ford Motor Company 16800 Executive Plaza Drive Mail Drop 3NE-B Dearborn, MI 48126 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 349 THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU (BBB) AUTO LINE PROGRAM (U.S. ONLY) Your satisfaction is important to Ford Motor Company and to your dealer. If a warranty concern has not been resolved using the three-step procedure outlined on the first page of the Customer Assistance section, you may be eligible to participate in the BBB AUTO LINE program.
Page 350 (CANADA ONLY) For vehicles delivered to authorized Canadian dealers. In those cases where you continue to feel that the efforts by Ford of Canada and the authorized dealer to resolve a factory-related vehicle service concern have been unsatisfactory, Ford of Canada participates in an impartial third party mediation/arbitration program administered by the Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP).
Page 351 If you are in another foreign country, contact the nearest authorized dealer. If the authorized dealer employees cannot help you, they can direct you to the nearest Ford affiliate office. If you buy your vehicle in North America and then relocate outside of the U.S.
Page 352: Reporting Safety Defects (U.s. Only)
However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or Ford Motor Company. To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1–888–327–4236 (TTY: 1–800–424–9153);...
Page 353: Cleaning
• Never use abrasive materials such as steel wool or plastic pads as they can scratch the chrome surface. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 354 • Do not use hydrofluoric acid-based or high caustic-based wheel cleaners, steel wool, fuels or strong household detergent. • To remove tar and grease, use Motorcraft Bug and Tar Remover (ZC-42), available from your authorized dealer. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 355 • Never wash or rinse any ignition coil, spark plug wire or spark plug well, or the area in and around these locations. 4.6L ENGINE 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Cleaning...
Page 356 To clean these items, follow these tips: • The windshield, rear windows and side windows may be cleaned with a non-abrasive cleaner such as Motorcraft Ultra-Clear Spray Glass Cleaner (ZC-23), available from your authorized dealer. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 357 Dusting Cloth (ZC-24). For general cleaning, use mild, soapy water and a soft, damp cloth, then dry with a clean, dry cloth; or use Motorcraft Ultra-Clear Spray Glass Cleaner (ZC-23). 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Cleaning...
Page 358 1. Wipe up spilled liquid using a clean, white, cotton cloth. 2. Wipe the surface with a damp, clean, white cotton cloth. For more thorough cleaning, use a mild soap and water solution. If the spot cannot 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 359 • For routine cleaning, wipe the surface with a soft, damp cloth. For more thorough cleaning, wipe the surface with a mild soap and water solution. In Canada, use Motorcraft Vinyl Cleaner (CXC-93). Dry the area with a soft cloth. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Cleaning...
Page 360 • 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. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 361 If a film appears, wipe off film with a dry, clean cloth. UNDERBODY Flush the complete underside of your vehicle frequently. Keep body and door drain holes free from packed dirt. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Cleaning...
Page 362 Cleaning FORD AND LINCOLN MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS Your Ford or Lincoln Mercury authorized 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 363: Maintenance And Specifications
WARNING: To reduce the risk of vehicle damage and/or personal burn injuries, do not start your engine with the air cleaner removed and do not remove it while the engine is running. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 364 2. Go to the front of the vehicle and release the auxiliary latch that is located on the front bumper under the grill. 3. Lift the hood until the lift cylinders hold it open. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 365: Engine Compartment
2. Transmission fluid dipstick (4.6L 2V only) 3. Brake fluid reservoir 4. Engine coolant reservoir 5. Air filter assembly 6. Power steering fluid reservoir 7. Power distribution box 8. Engine oil filler cap 9. Battery 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 366 2. Engine oil dipstick 3. Brake fluid reservoir 4. Engine coolant reservoir 5. Air filter assembly 6. Power steering fluid reservoir 7. Power distribution box 8. Engine oil filler cap 9. Battery 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 367 Note: Do not put washer fluid in the engine coolant reservoir. Washer fluid placed in the cooling system may harm engine and cooling system components. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 368: Engine Oil
2. Turn the engine off and wait 15 minutes for the oil to drain into the oil pan. 3. Set the parking brake and ensure the gearshift is securely latched in P (Park). 4. Open the hood. Protect yourself from engine heat. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 369 1/4 of a turn until three clicks are heard or until the cap is fully seated. To avoid possible oil loss, DO NOT operate the vehicle with the engine oil level dipstick and/or the engine oil filler cap removed. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 370 Approval Committee (ILSAC), comprised of U.S. and Japanese automobile manufacturers. To protect your engine and engine’s warranty, use Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 or an equivalent SAE 5W-20 oil meeting Ford specification WSS-M2C930-A. SAE 5W-20 oil provides optimum fuel economy and durability performance meeting all requirements for your vehicle’s engine.
Page 371: Battery
Lift the battery with a battery carrier or with your hands on opposite corners. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 372 • For flexible fuel vehicles, if you are operating on E85, you may experience poor starts or an inability to start the engine and driveability problems until the fuel trim and ethanol content have been relearned. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 373: Engine Coolant
50/50 mixture of coolant and water provides the following: • Freeze protection down to -34°F (-36°C). • Boiling protection up to 265°F (129°C). • Protection against rust and other forms of corrosion. • Proper function of calibrated gauges. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) RECYCLE...
Page 374 Also, you can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. WARNING: Do not put engine coolant in the windshield washer fluid container. If sprayed on the windshield, engine coolant could make it difficult to see through the windshield. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 375 2. When the engine is cool, wrap a thick cloth around the coolant pressure relief cap on the coolant reservoir (a translucent plastic bottle). Slowly turn cap counterclockwise (left) until pressure begins to release. 3. Step back while the pressure releases. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 376 Recycled engine coolant Ford Motor Company does NOT recommend the use of recycled engine coolant since a Ford-approved recycling process is not yet available. Used engine coolant should be disposed of in an appropriate manner.
Page 377 • The engine coolant temperature gauge will move to the red (hot) area. • The mini message center (if equipped) will indicate “Check Gauges”, refer to Warning lights and chimes in the Instrument Cluster chapter. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 378 FUEL FILTER Your vehicle is equipped with a lifetime fuel filter that is integrated with the fuel tank. Regular maintenance or replacement is not needed. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 379 • Avoid getting fuel liquid in your eyes. If fuel is splashed in the eyes, remove contact lenses (if worn), flush with water for 15 minutes and seek medical attention. Failure to seek proper medical attention could lead to permanent injury. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 380 WARNING: Flexible fuel components and standard unleaded gasoline fuel components are not interchangeable. If your vehicle is not serviced in accordance with flexible fuel vehicles procedures, damage may occur and your warranty may be invalidated. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 381 This allows you to simply open the fuel filler door and insert the fuel filler nozzle into the fuel system. The Easy Fuel™ system is self-sealing and protected against dust, dirt, water and snow/ice. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 382 (Easy Fuel™ “no cap” fuel system), do not refuel until the sound stops. Otherwise, fuel may spray out, which could cause serious personal injury. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 383 (R+M)/2 octane rating of 87. Some stations offer fuels posted as “Regular” with an octane rating below 87, particularly in high altitude areas. Fuels with octane levels below 87 are not recommended. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 384 Gasolines that meet the World-Wide Fuel Charter should be used when available. Ask your fuel supplier about gasolines that meet the World-Wide Fuel Charter. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) (R+M)/2 METHOD...
Page 385 Maintenance and Specifications Cleaner air Ford endorses the use of reformulated “cleaner-burning” gasolines to improve air quality, per the recommendations in the Choosing the right fuel section. Running out of fuel Avoid running out of fuel because this situation may have an adverse effect on powertrain components.
Page 386 Empty reserve is the small amount of fuel remaining in the fuel tank after the fuel gauge indicates empty. The amount of usable fuel in the empty reserve varies and should not be relied upon to increase driving range. When refueling your 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 387 Driving style — good driving and fuel economy habits Give consideration to the lists that follow and you may be able to change a number of variables and improve your fuel economy. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 388 • Heavily loading a vehicle or towing a trailer may reduce fuel economy at any speed. • Carrying unnecessary weight may reduce fuel economy (approximately 1 mpg [0.4 km/L] is lost for every 400 lb [180 kg] of weight carried). 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 389 • Have the items listed in scheduled maintenance information performed according to the specified schedule. The scheduled maintenance items listed in scheduled maintenance information are essential to the life and performance of your vehicle and to its emissions system. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 390 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 391 I/M testing; if the service engine soon solid, it means that the vehicle is ready for I/M testing. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 392 MIN and MAX lines. Be sure to put the cap back on the reservoir. Refer to Maintenance product specifications and capacities in this chapter for the proper fluid type. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 393 Identifying components in the engine compartment in this chapter for the location of the dipstick. 6. Install the dipstick making sure it is fully seated in the filler tube. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 394 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. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 395 Do not use supplemental transmission fluid additives, treatments or cleaning agents. The use of these materials may affect transmission operation and result in damage to internal transmission components. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 396: Air Filter(S)
Use only fluid that meets Ford specifications. Refer to the Maintenance product specifications and capacities section in this chapter. AIR FILTER Refer to scheduled maintenance information for the appropriate intervals for changing the air filter element.
Page 397 It is not necessary to completely remove the clamp. 4. Pull the air tube off from the air cleaner housing. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 398 9. Slip the air tube onto the air filter housing and tighten the air-tube clamp bolt snugly, but do not overtighten it. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 399: Part Numbers
Replace the spark plugs with ones that meet Ford material and design specifications for your vehicle, such as Motorcraft or equivalent replacement parts. The customer warranty may be void for any damage to the engine if such spark plugs are not used.
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Page 403 Maintenance and Specifications 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 404: Engine Data
Firing order 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8 Ignition system Coil on plug 0.052–0.056 inch Spark plug gap (1.32–1.42mm) Compression 9.4:1 ratio 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) 4.6L 3V V8 5.4L V8 engine engine 87 octane 87 octane or Ethanol (E85) 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8...
Page 405 Safety Compliance Certification Label may be located. The Safety Compliance Certification Label is located on the structure (B-Pillar) by the trailing edge of the driver’s door or the edge of the driver’s door. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 406 Weight Rating (GVWR) / Restraint Devices and their location 3. Make, vehicle line, series, body type 4. Engine type 5. Check digit 6. Model year 7. Assembly plant 8. Production sequence number 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX...
Page 407 TRANSMISSION CODE DESIGNATIONS You can find a transmission code on the Safety Compliance Certification Label. The following table tells you which transmission each code represents. Description Four-speed automatic (4R75E) Six-speed automatic (6R80) 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Code...
Page 408: Accessories
GENUINE FORD ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE A wide selection of Genuine Ford Accessories are available for your vehicle through your local Ford or Ford of Canada dealer. These quality accessories have been specifically engineered to fulfill your automotive needs; they are custom designed to complement the style and aerodynamic appearance of your vehicle.
Page 409 • Electrical or electronic accessories or components that are added to the vehicle by the authorized dealer or the owner may adversely affect battery performance and durability. 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Accessories...
Page 410: Ford Extended Service Plan
FORD ESP EXTENDED SERVICE PLANS More than 30 million Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury owners have discovered the powerful protection of Ford ESP. It is the only extended service plan backed by Ford Motor Company, and provides “peace of mind” protection beyond the New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage.
Page 411 Ford ESP Can Quickly Pay for Itself One service bill – the cost of parts and labor – can easily exceed the price of your Ford ESP Service Contract. With Ford ESP, you minimize your risk for unexpected repair bills and rising repair costs.
Page 412 Ford Extended Service Plan 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Page 413: Manual Heating And Air Conditioning
...291, 293 fluid, adding ...393, 395 fluid, checking ...393, 395 fluid, refill capacities ...400 fluid, specification ...400 Auxiliary input jack (Line in) ...50 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Index Axle lubricant specifications ...400 refill capacities ...400 Battery ...371...
Page 414 ...373 refill capacities ...376, 400 specifications ...400 Cruise control (see Speed control) ...98 Customer Assistance ...319 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Ford Extended Service Plan ...410 Getting assistance outside the U.S. and Canada ...350 Getting roadside assistance ...319...
Page 415 ...26, 32, 386 cap ...381 capacity ...400 choosing the right fuel ...383 comparisons with EPA fuel economy estimates ...389 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Index detergent in fuel ...385 filler funnel ...385 filling your vehicle with fuel ...379, 381, 386...
Page 416 ..137 programming entry code ...137 Keys ...126, 139–140 positions of the ignition ...271 Lamps autolamp system ...72 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) bulb replacement specifications chart ...79 daytime running light ...74 fog lamps ...73 headlamps ...72...
Page 417 ...400 fluid, specifications ...400 Power Windows ...91 Preparing to drive your vehicle ...286 Radio ...40, 42 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Index 6-CD in dash ...42 Rear heated seats ...165 Rear-view camera system ...299...
Page 418: Trailer Brake Controller-Integrated
Specification chart, lubricants ...400 Speed control ...98 Starting a flex fuel vehicle ...274 Starting your vehicle ...271–272, 274 jump starting ...338 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Steering wheel controls ...101 tilting ...85–86 Stereo 6-CD in dash ...42 CD-MP3 ...42...
Page 419 ...400 Turn signal ...76 Universal garage door opener ...104 USB port ...52 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ...406 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Index Vehicle loading ...249 Ventilating your vehicle ...275 Warning lights (see Lights) ...12 Washer fluid ...367...

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