Table Of Contents - Ford F150 Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Table Of Contents1
Introduction4
Safety And Environment Protection4
Protecting The Environment5
Breaking-In Your Vehicle5
Service Data Recording6
Event Data Recording6
F150 Supercrew Owners: Snowplowing7
Using Your Vehicle As An Ambulance7
Vehicle Symbol Glossary8
Instrument Cluster10
Warning And Control Lights10
Base Instrument Cluster10
Base With Tachometer Instrument Cluster10
Luxury Instrument Cluster11
Mini Message Center Warning Displays14
Gauges15
Entertainment Systems18
For Am/Fm Stereo System18
Ford Single Cd Sound System20
Am/Fm Stereo With Cd20
Ford Dual Media Sound System23
Am/Fm Stereo Cassette With Cd23
Ford Premium/Audiophile In-Dash Six Cd Sound System26
Am/Fm Stereo With In-Dash Six Cd26
Radio Frequencies30
Radio Reception Factors30
Cassette/Player Care30
Cd/Cd Player Care31
Climate Controls32
Heater Only System32
Manual Heating And Air Conditioning System33
Automatic Temperature Control (Atc) System35
Electronic Automatic Temperature Control35
Automatic Temperature Control (Atc) System With Heated Seats38
Rear Window Defroster41
Lights42
Headlamp Control42
Autolamp Control (If Equipped)42
Foglamp Control (If Equipped)43
Daytime Running Lamps (Drl) (If Equipped)43
High Beams43
Flash To Pass44
Panel Dimmer Control44
Vertical Aim Adjustment44
Turn Signal Control46
Interior Lamps46
Map Lamps46
Rear Dome Lamp (If Equipped)46
Rear Map Lamp (If Equipped)47
Dome/Courtesy Lamps (If Equipped)47
Courtesy/Reading/Cargo Lamps (If Equipped)47
Using The Right Bulbs48
Bulb Replacement48
Replacing Headlamp Bulbs49
Replacing Front Parking Lamp/Turn Signal/Sidemarker Bulbs50
Replacing Tail/Brake/Turn Signal/Backup Lamp Bulbs50
Replacing High-Mount Brake And Cargo Lamp Bulbs51
Replacing Foglamp Bulbs (If Equipped)51
Replacing License Plate Lamp Bulbs52
Driver Controls53
Multi-Function Lever53
Changing The Wiper Blades53
Windshield Wiper/Washer Control53
Tilt Steering Wheel54
Illuminated Visor Mirror54
Overhead Console54
Steering Wheel Adjustment54
Storage Compartment55
Overhead Storage Bins55
Bin Removal56
Auxiliary Power Point57
Center Console58
Cell Phone Use58
Power Windows59
One Touch Down59
Window Lock (If Equipped)60
Power Sliding Back Window (If Equipped)60
Accessory Delay (If Equipped)60
Mirrors60
Power Side View Mirrors61
Heated Outside Mirrors (If Equipped)61
Power Adjustable Foot Pedals62
Exterior Mounted Mirror Turn Signal Indicator (If Equipped)62
Fold-Away Mirrors62
Speed Control63
Resuming A Set Speed64
Increasing Speed While Using Speed Control64
Reducing Speed While Using Speed Control64
Turning Off Speed Control65
Steering Wheel Controls65
Audio Control Features65
Moon Roof66
Climate Control Features66
Homelink Wireless Control System67
Programming68
Gate Operator & Canadian Programming69
Operating The Homelink Wireless Control System70
Erasing Homelink Buttons70
Reprogramming A Single Homelink Button70
Message Center71
Selectable Features71
Compass Display72
Compass Zone/Calibration Adjustment72
Distance To Empty (Dte)73
Average Fuel Economy (Afe)74
Trip Elapsed Drive Time74
Setup Menu75
System Check75
Units (English/Metric)75
Autolocks75
Autolamp Delay76
Language76
System Warnings76
Mini Message Center Electronic Compass/Temperature Display79
Outside Air Temperature79
Compass79
Compass Calibration Adjustment80
Tailgate Lock81
Tailgate Removal81
Bed Extender82
Locks And Security84
Keys84
Power Door Locks84
Smart Unlocking Feature84
Remote Entry System85
Childproof Door Locks (If Equipped)85
Unlocking The Doors86
Locking The Doors86
Power Door Lock/Unlock Disable Feature (If Equipped)86
Deactivating/Activating Power Door Lock/Unlock Disable Feature87
Sounding A Panic Alarm87
Memory Feature (If Equipped)88
Activating The Memory Feature88
Deactivating The Memory Feature88
Replacing The Battery88
Replacing Lost Transmitters89
Programming Remote Transmitters90
Illuminated Entry90
Perimeter Lighting Feature (If Equipped)91
Enabling/Disabling The Perimeter Lighting Feature91
Autolock (If Equipped)92
Deactivating/Activating Autolock92
Power Door Unlock/Lock Procedure93
Keyless Entry Key Pad Procedure93
Keyless Entry System94
Programming A Personal Entry Code94
Erasing Personal Code94
Securilock Passive Anti-Theft System95
Antiscan Feature95
Unlocking And Locking The Doors Using Keyless Entry Keypad95
Theft Indicator96
Automatic Arming96
Automatic Disarming96
Replacement Keys97
Programming Spare Keys97
Seating And Safety Restraints99
Adjustable Head Restraints99
Front Seat100
Using The Armrest (If Equipped)100
Using The Manual Lumbar Support101
Adjusting The Front Power Seat (If Equipped)101
Memory Seats/Adjustable Pedals (If Equipped)102
Heated Seats (If Equipped)102
Rear Seats103
Head Restraints103
Folding Up The Rear Seats (If Equipped)103
Returning The Seat To Seating Position104
Safety Restraints104
Personal Safety System104
How Does The Personal Safety System Work?105
Driver And Passenger Dual-Stage Air Bag Supplemental Restraints105
Front Crash Severity Sensor105
Driver's Seat Position Sensor106
Front Passenger Sensing System106
Front Safety Belt Usage Sensors107
Front Safety Belt Pretensioners107
Front Safety Belt Energy Management Retractors107
Determining If The Personal Safety System Is Operational107
Safety Restraints Precautions108
Combination Lap And Shoulder Belts109
Energy Management Retractors110
Vehicle Sensitive Mode110
Automatic Locking Mode111
When To Use The Automatic Locking Mode111
How To Use The Automatic Locking Mode111
How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode112
Safety Belt Pretensioner112
Safety Belt Usage Sensors113
Front Safety Belt Height Adjustment (If Equipped)114
Lap Belts114
Adjusting The Lap Belt114
Safety Belt Warning Light And Indicator Chime116
Conditions Of Operation116
Beltminder116
One Time Disable119
Deactivating/Activating The Beltminder Feature119
Safety Belt Extension Assembly120
Safety Belt Maintenance120
Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System (Srs)121
Important Srs Precautions122
Children And Air Bags124
How Does The Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System Work?125
Determining If The System Is Operational126
Passenger Air Bag On/Off Switch (If Equipped)130
Turning The Passenger Air Bag Off131
Turning The Passenger Air Bag Back On132
Nhtsa Deactivation Criteria (Excluding Canada)133
Safety Restraints For Children134
Transport Canada Deactivation Criteria (Canada Only)134
Important Child Restraint Precautions134
Children And Safety Belts135
Child Booster Seats135
When Children Should Use Booster Seats136
Types Of Booster Seats136
The Importance Of Shoulder Belts137
Safety Seats For Children138
Child And Infant Or Child Safety Seats138
Installing Child Safety Seats With Combination Lap And Shoulder Belts139
Installing Child Safety Seats In The Front Row Lap Belt Seating Positions142
Attaching Child Safety Seats With Tether Straps142
Front Seat Tether Strap Attachment143
Rear Seat Tether Strap Attachment145
Attaching Safety Seats With Latch (Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children) Attachments For Child Seat Anchors146
Installing Latch Seats (Regular Cab)148
Driving149
Starting149
Positions Of The Ignition149
Preparing To Start Your Vehicle149
Important Safety Precautions150
Starting The Engine153
Using The Engine Block Heater (If Equipped)153
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes153
Important Ventilating Information153
Brakes154
Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)154
Using Abs154
Abs Warning Lamp154
Steering155
Parking Brake155
Traction-Lok Axle156
Preparing To Drive Your Vehicle156
Automatic Transmission Operation156
Brake-Shift Interlock - Column-Shift Transmission156
Brake-Shift Interlock - Floor-Shift Transmission157
Understanding The Gearshift Positions Of The 4–Speed Automatic Transmission159
P (Park)159
R (Reverse)160
N (Neutral)160
D (Overdrive)160
Drive (Not Shown)161
2 (Second)161
Reverse Sensing System162
1 (First)162
Forced Downshifts162
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud Or Snow162
Four-Wheel Drive (4Wd) Operation164
System Indicator Lights164
Using A Manual 4Wd System (If Equipped)165
Shifting To/From 4L (4Wd Low)165
Using The N (Neutral) Position166
Using The Electronic Shift 4Wd System (If Equipped)166
Shifting Between 2H (2Wd High) And 4H (4Wd High)167
Driving Off-Road With Truck And Utility Vehicles167
How Your Vehicle Differs From Other Vehicles167
Basic Operating Principles168
If Your Vehicle Goes Off The Edge Of The Pavement168
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck169
Emergency Maneuvers169
Parking170
4Wd Systems170
Normal Characteristics170
Sand171
Mud And Water171
Driving On Hilly Or Sloping Terrain172
Driving On Snow And Ice173
Tires, Replacement Requirements174
Driving Through Water175
Maintenance And Modifications175
Vehicle Loading - With And Without A Trailer176
Special Loading Instructions For Owners Of Pickup Trucks And Utility-Type Vehicles179
Calculating The Load Your Vehicle Can Carry/Tow179
Trailer Towing179
Preparing To Tow186
Hitches186
Load Equalizing Hitch186
Safety Chains187
Trailer Brakes187
Trailer Lamps187
Using A Step Bumper (If Equipped)187
Driving While You Tow188
Servicing After Towing188
Trailer Towing Tips188
Launching Or Retrieving A Boat188
Recreational Towing189
Snowplowing190
Installing The Snowplow190
Operating The Vehicle With The Snowplow Attached191
Snowplowing With Your Air Bag Equipped Vehicle191
Transmission Operation While Plowing192
Engine Temperature While Plowing192
Getting Roadside Assistance193
Roadside Emergencies193
Hazard Flasher Switch194
Fuel Pump Shut-Off Switch194
Fuses And Relays195
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel / Power Distribution Box196
Standard Fuse Amperage Rating And Color196
Auxiliary Relay Box201
Changing The Tires203
Dissimilar Spare Tire/Wheel Information203
Location Of The Spare Tire And Tools204
Removing The Spare Tire204
Tire Change Procedure205
Stowing The Flat/Spare Tire208
Wheel Lug Nut Torque Specifications209
Jump Starting Your Vehicle209
Preparing Your Vehicle209
Connecting The Jumper Cables210
Jump Starting212
Removing The Jumper Cables212
Wrecker Towing214
Customer Assistance215
Reporting Safety Defects (U.s. Only)223
Cleaning224
Washing The Exterior224
Waxing224
Paint Chips225
Aluminum Wheels And Wheel Covers225
Engine225
Plastic (Non-Painted) Exterior Parts226
Windows And Wiper Blades227
Instrument Panel And Cluster Lens227
Interior Trim227
Interior228
Leather Seats228
Underbody228
Ford, Lincoln And Mercury Car Care Products229
Maintenance And Specifications230
Service Recommendations230
Precautions When Servicing Your Vehicle230
Working With The Engine Off/On230
Opening The Hood231
Identifying Components In The Engine Compartment232
4.6L V8232
5.4L V8233
Windshield Washer Fluid234
Checking The Engine Oil234
Adding Engine Oil235
Engine Oil And Filter Recommendations236
Use Sae 5W-20 Engine Oil236
Battery237
Checking Engine Coolant239
Adding Engine Coolant240
Recycled Engine Coolant242
Coolant Refill Capacity243
Severe Climates243
What You Should Know About Fail-Safe Cooling (If Equipped)243
How Fail-Safe Cooling Works244
When Fail-Safe Mode Is Activated244
What You Should Know About Automative Fuels245
Fuel Information245
Fuel Filler Cap247
Choosing The Right Fuel248
Octane Recommendations248
Fuel Quality248
Cleaner Air249
Running Out Of Fuel249
Fuel Filter249
Measuring Techniques249
Filling The Tank250
Calculating Fuel Economy250
Habits251
Maintenance252
Conditions252
Epa Window Sticker252
Emission Control System253
On Board Diagnostics (Obd-Ii)254
Readiness For Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing254
Checking And Adding Power Steering Fluid255
Brake Fluid Reservoir256
Transmission Fluid256
Checking Automatic Transmission Fluid (If Equipped)256
Low Fluid Level257
Correct Fluid Level257
High Fluid Level257
Adjusting Automatic Transmission Fluid Levels257
Checking And Adding Transfer Case Fluid (If Equipped)258
Driveline Universal Joint And Slip Yoke259
Air Filter Maintenance259
Changing The Air Filter Element260
Air Filter(S)261
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading262
Treadwear262
Traction Aa A B C262
Temperature A B C263
Glossary Of Tire Terminology263
Tire Information263
Information Contained On The Tire Sidewall264
Information on "P" Type Tires264
Additional Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall for "LT" Type Tires267
Tire Care268
Information on "T" Type Tires268
Location Of The Tire Label268
Inflating Your Tires268
Tire And Wheel Alignment270
Tire Rotation270
Tire Wear272
Tire Replacement Requirements273
Safety Practices273
Highway Hazards274
Snow Tires And Chains274
Motorcraft Part Numbers275
Refill Capacities276
Lubricant Specifications280
Engine Data282
Vehicle Dimensions283
Identifying Your Vehicle287
Certification Label287
Vehicle Identification Number (Vin)288
Engine Number288
Transmission/Transaxle Code Designations289
Truck Application289
Passenger Car Application290
Accessories291
Genuine Ford Accessories For Your Vehicle291
Exterior Style291
Interior Style292
Lifestyle292
Peace Of Mind292
Index294