Essential Information - Ford F-150 Quick Reference Manual

ESSENtIaL INFoRmatIoN

eaSY Fuel SYSteM
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Your vehicle's fuel system allows you to open the fuel filler door by
pulling the indent on the door, insert the fuel plug key (if equipped)
into the locking plug and turn it counterclockwise to unlock it,
insert the nozzle and start fueling. Wait 10 seconds from the time
the refueling nozzle is shut off until the nozzle is pulled back out of
the fill pipe tube to allow residual fuel in the nozzle to drain into the
tank. Reinstall the fuel plug (if equipped) into the fuel fill inlet and
turn the key clockwise to lock.
The Easy Fuel system is self-sealing and therefore protected
against dust, dirt, water, snow and ice. If you need to fill your fuel
tank with a portable fuel container, use the fuel funnel. In SuperCab
and Super Crew vehicles, it is located under the second-row
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driver side seat near the spare tire tool box. On regular cab
vehicles, the funnel is located behind the driver seat. Slowly insert
the funnel into the Easy Fuel ® system and fill the tank with fuel from
the container. When done, clean the funnel or properly dispose of
it. Extra funnels can be purchased from your authorized dealer.
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Note: Do not use aftermarket funnels as they will not work with
the Easy Fuel system and may cause damage.
Fuel tYpe/tanK CapaCitY/Flex Fuel
Depending on your vehicle, your fuel tank has a capacity of either
26 gallons (106L) or 36 gallons (136.2L). You may have a Flex Fuel
Vehicle. Flex fuel vehicles have a yellow ring around the top of the
fuel filler inlet (tube) and can use either regular unleaded fuel, E85
ethanol fuel or any mixture of the two.
It is best not to alternate repeatedly between gasoline and E85. If
you do switch fuels, it is recommended that you add as much fuel
as possible, at least half a tank. Do not add less than five gallons
(18.9L) when refueling. You should drive the vehicle immediately
after refueling for at least 5 miles (8 km) to allow the vehicle to
adapt to the change in ethanol concentration. If you exclusively
use E85 fuel, it is recommended to fill the fuel tank with regular
unleaded gasoline at each scheduled oil change.
If you do not have a flex fuel vehicle, then only use "Regular"
unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87. Do not use E85
fuels, because your vehicle was not designed to run on fuels
with more than 15% ethanol.
Fuel-eFFiCient tranSMiSSion
Your vehicle has been designed to improve fuel economy by
reducing fuel usage while coasting or decelerating. This may be
perceived as a light to medium braking sensation when removing
your foot from the accelerator pedal.
tire preSSure Monitoring SYSteM
Your vehicle has been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring
system (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure warning light
when one or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated. If
this happens, stop and check your tires as soon as possible. Inflate
them to the proper pressure. Refer to the Wheels and Tires chapter
in your Owner's Manual for more information.
loCation oF Spare tire and toolS
Your vehicle is equipped with a temporary or full-size spare tire
(depending on your vehicle) located under the vehicle, just forward
of the rear bumper. Regardless of which type of spare your vehicle
comes with, it is designed for emergency use only and should be
replaced as soon as possible. In Regular and SuperCab models,
the jack and tools are located under the rear seat on the driver's
side. In SuperCrew models, they are located in a plastic box in the
floor under the rear seat. For complete details on how to change
your tire, refer to the Roadside Emergencies chapter in your
Owner's Manual.
roadSide aSSiStanCe
Your new Ford F-150 comes with the assurance and support
of 24-hour emergency roadside assistance. To receive roadside
assistance in the United States, call 1-800-241-3673.
In Canada, call 1-800-665-2006.
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