Table Of Contents - Ford 2008 F-150 Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Table Of Contents1
California Proposition 65 Warning4
Perchlorate Material4
Introduction4
Safety And Environment Protection5
Protecting The Environment5
Breaking-In Your Vehicle6
Special Notices6
Service Data Recording7
Event Data Recording7
Using Your Vehicle With A Snowplow7
Using Your Vehicle As An Ambulance7
Notice To Owners Of Pickup Trucks And Utility Type Vehicles8
Cell Phone Use8
Notice To Owners Of The F1508
Export Unique (Non–United States/Canada) Vehicle Specific Information9
Vehicle Symbol Glossary10
Instrument Cluster12
Warning Lights And Chimes12
Base Instrument Cluster12
Base With Tachometer Instrument Cluster12
Family Carrier Instrument Cluster13
Mid Instrument Cluster13
Luxury Instrument Cluster14
Limited Instrument Cluster14
Harley-Davidson Instrument Cluster15
Service Engine Soon15
Electronic Throttle Control16
Brake System Warning Light16
Base, Base With Tachometer And Family Carrier Instrument Cluster16
Mid, Luxury, Limited And Harley-Davidson Instrument Cluster16
Anti-Lock Brake System17
Airbag Readiness17
Safety Belt17
Low Tire Pressure Warning17
Overdrive Off18
Traction Control18
Four Wheel Drive Low18
Four Wheel Drive High18
Mini Message Center Warning Displays19
Door Ajar19
Low Fuel19
Check Fuel Cap19
Gauges20
Speedometer20
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge20
Odometer21
Trip Odometer21
Tachometer21
Battery Voltage Gauge22
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge22
Fuel Gauge22
Audio Systems23
Quick Start — How To Get Going23
Listening To The Radio23
Entertainment Systems23
Listening To Satellite Radio (If Equipped)24
Listening To A Cd/Mp3 (If Equipped)24
Am/Fm Stereo System (If Equipped)27
Accessory Delay27
Bal (Balance)28
Fad (Fade)28
Treb (Treble)28
Bass (Bass)28
Am/Fm Stereo Single Cd/Satellite Compatible Sound System29
Setting The Clock29
Satellite Radio Menu30
Delete Song31
Delete All Songs31
Enable Alerts/Disable Alerts31
Autoset31
To Search For Specific Rbds Music Categories32
To View The Station Name Or Type32
Track/Folder Mode33
Compress33
Premium/Audiophile In-Dash Six Cd/Mp3/Satellite Compatible Sound System36
Am/Fm Stereo With In-Dash Six Cd36
Single Play/Dual Play40
Fes (Full/Locked)40
To Auto Load Up To 6 Discs43
To Auto Eject Up To 6 Discs43
Auxiliary Input Jack (Line In — If Equipped)44
To Play Your Portable Music Player Using The Auxiliary Input Jack44
Troubleshooting45
General Audio Information46
Radio Frequencies46
Radio Reception Factors46
Cd/Cd Player Care46
Cds With Homemade Paper47
Audio System Warranty And Service47
Mp3 Track And Folder Structure47
Sample Mp3 Structure48
Satellite Radio Information (If Equipped)48
Satellite Radio Channels48
Satellite Radio Reception Factors48
Sirius Satellite Radio Service49
Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number (Esn)49
Family Entertainment Dvd System51
Quick Start52
To Play A Dvd In The Dvd System52
To Play A Cd In The Dvd System53
To Play An Mp3 Disc In The Dvd System54
To Play An Auxiliary Source Through The Dvd System54
To Listen To Audio Over The Headphones (Dual Play Mode)55
Using The Infrared (Ir) Wireless Headphones55
Using Wired Headphones (Not Included)55
To Adjust Display Brightness56
Dvd Player Controls56
Remote Control59
Battery Replacement62
Wireless Headphones63
Additional Infrared Wireless63
To Operate The Headphones65
Wired Headphones66
Operation66
Operation With An Aftermarket Audio System (Headphone Only Mode)67
Menu Mode68
Angle Mode68
Aspect Ratio69
Language69
Subtitles70
Audio Cds70
Comp (Compression)70
Shuffle70
Playing Mp3 Discs71
Scan71
Mp3 Disc Quality Factors71
Cd, Mp3 And Cd Player Care72
Playing A Dvd73
Slow Play73
Frame By Frame74
Headphone/Auxiliary Jacks74
Audio Displays75
Audio Interaction75
Parental Control For The Dvd System75
General Information76
Macrovision76
Mp376
Safety Information77
Federal Communication Commission (Fcc) Compliance78
Care And Service Of The Dvd Player78
Environmental Extremes78
Temperature Extremes79
Humidity And Moisture Condensation79
Foreign Substances79
Cleaning The Liquid Crystal Display (Lcd) Flip-Down Screen79
Navigation System80
Climate Controls81
Heater Only System81
Operating Tips81
Manual Heating And Air Conditioning82
Max A/C82
Automatic Temperature Control (Atc) System85
Temperature Conversion85
Automatic Temperature Control (Atc) System With Heated Seats87
Rear Window Defroster90
Lights91
Headlamps Control91
Autolamp Control (If Equipped)91
Fog Lamp Control (If Equipped)92
High Beams92
Flash To Pass92
Daytime Running Lamps (Drl) (If Equipped)92
Panel Dimmer Control93
Aiming The Headlamps93
Vertical Aim Adjustment94
Turn Signal Control95
Interior Lamps95
Map Lamps95
Rear Map Lamp (If Equipped)95
Rear Dome Lamp (If Equipped)96
Dome/Courtesy Lamps (If Equipped)96
Courtesy/Reading/Cargo Lamps (If Equipped)96
Bulb Replacement97
Headlamp Condensation97
Using The Right Bulbs97
Replacing Exterior Bulbs97
Replacing Headlamp Bulbs98
Replacing Front Parking Lamp/Turn Signal/Sidemarker Bulbs99
Replacing Tail/Brake/Turn Signal/Backup Lamp Bulbs99
Replacing High-Mount Brake And Cargo Lamp Bulbs100
Replacing Fog Lamp Bulbs (If Equipped)100
Replacing Exterior Mounted Mirror Turn Signal Indicator Lamp Bulbs100
Replacing License Plate Lamp Bulbs101
Driver Controls102
Multi-Function Lever102
Windshield Wiper102
Windshield Washer102
Tilt Steering Wheel103
Illuminated Visor Mirror103
Steering Wheel Adjustment103
Center Console104
Overhead Console104
Storage Compartment105
Overhead Storage Bins105
Bin Removal106
Auxiliary Power Point (12Vdc)108
Cigarette/Cigar Lighter (If Equipped)109
Cupholder/Ashtray (If Equipped)109
Ashtray (If Equipped)109
Power Windows110
One Touch Down110
Rear Window Buffeting110
Window Lock110
Interior Mirror111
Power Sliding Back Window111
Exterior Mirrors112
Automatic Dimming Interior Rear View Mirror (If Equipped)112
Power Side View Mirrors (If Equipped)112
Telescoping Trailer Tow Mirrors (If Equipped)113
Fold-Away Mirrors (If Equipped)113
Powerfold Mirrors (If Equipped)113
Power Adjustable Foot Pedals114
Heated Outside Mirrors (If Equipped)114
Exterior Mounted Mirror Turn Signal Indicator (If Equipped)114
Speed Control115
Setting Speed Control115
Resuming A Set Speed116
Increasing Speed While Using Speed Control116
Reducing Speed While Using Speed Control116
Steering Wheel Controls117
Turning Off Speed Control117
Audio Control Features118
Climate Control Features118
Moon Roof119
To Open The Moon Roof119
To Close The Moon Roof119
To Vent The Moon Roof119
Homelink Wireless Control System120
Programming120
Gate Operator & Canadian Programming122
Operating The Homelink Wireless Control System122
Mini Message Center Electronic Compass/Temperature Display123
Erasing Homelink Buttons123
Reprogramming A Single Homelink Button123
Outside Air Temperature123
Compass Zone Adjustment124
Compass Calibration Adjustment124
Message Center125
Selectable Features125
Reset125
Info Menu125
Odometer/Trip Odometer126
Compass Display126
Compass Zone/Calibration Adjustment126
Distance To Empty (Dte)127
Average Fuel Economy (Afe)128
Trip Elapsed Drive Time128
Setup Menu129
System Check129
Units (English/Metric)129
Autolocks129
Autolamp Delay130
System Warnings130
Transmission Malfunction131
Check Engine Temperature132
Reduced Engine Power132
Stop Engine Safely132
Low Fuel Level132
Low Tire Pressure133
Tire Pressure Monitor Fault133
Tire Pressure Sensor Fault133
Engine Failsafe Mode133
Positive Retention Floor Mat134
Tailgate Lock134
Tailgate Removal135
Bed Extender136
Activating Bed Extender Theft136
Cargo Area Features137
Cargo Management System137
Cargo Rail Package138
Front Header Bar139
Cross Bars140
Bed Divider141
Side Mounted Tool Bins142
Locks And Security144
Keys144
Power Door Locks144
Smart Unlocking Feature144
Autolock (If Equipped)145
Deactivating/Activating Autolock145
Power Door Unlock/Lock Procedure145
Childproof Door Locks146
Keyless Entry Key Pad Procedure146
Message Center Procedure146
Remote Entry System147
Unlocking The Doors147
Locking The Doors147
Power Door Lock/Unlock Disable Feature (If Equipped)148
Deactivating/Activating Power Door Lock/Unlock Disable Feature148
Car Finder148
Sounding A Panic Alarm149
Memory Seat/Adjustable Pedals Feature (If Equipped)149
Activating The Memory Feature149
Deactivating The Memory Feature149
Replacing Lost Transmitters150
To Replace The Battery150
Programming Remote Transmitters151
Illuminated Entry151
Perimeter Lighting Feature (If Equipped)152
Enabling/Disabling The Perimeter Lighting Feature152
Keyless Entry System153
Anti-Scan Feature153
Programming A Personal Entry Code154
Erasing Personal Code154
Unlocking And Locking The Doors Using Keyless Entry Keypad154
Securilock Passive Anti-Theft System155
Anti-Theft Indicator155
Automatic Arming156
Automatic Disarming156
Replacement Keys156
Programming Spare Keys156
Seating And Safety Restraints158
Adjustable Head Restraints158
Front Seat159
Using The Armrest (If Equipped)159
Using The Manual Lumbar Support159
Adjusting The Front Power Seat (If Equipped)160
Memory Seats/Adjustable Pedals (If Equipped)161
Rear Seats162
Heated Seats (If Equipped)162
Head Restraints162
Folding Up The Rear Seats (If Equipped )163
Safety Restraints164
Returning The Seat To Seating Position164
Personal Safety System164
How Does The Personal Safety System Work164
Driver And Passenger Dual-Stage Airbag Supplemental Restraints165
Front Crash Severity Sensor165
Driver's Seat Position Sensor165
Front Passenger Sensing System165
Front Safety Belt Usage Sensors166
Front Outboard Safety Belt Pretensioners166
Front Outboard Safety Belt Energy Management Retractors167
Determining If The Personal Safety System Is Operational167
Safety Restraints Precautions167
How To Fasten The Cinch Tongue (Regular Cab Center Only)171
Lap Belts172
Adjusting The Lap Belt172
Front Center Lap Belt172
Energy Management Retractors173
Vehicle Sensitive Mode173
Automatic Locking Mode173
When To Use The Automatic Locking Mode174
How To Use The Automatic Locking Mode174
How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode175
Safety Belt Pretensioner175
Safety Belt Usage Sensors176
Front Safety Belt Height Adjustment (If Equipped)177
Safety Belt Warning Light And Indicator Chime177
Conditions Of Operation178
Belt-Minder178
One Time Disable181
Deactivating/Activating The Belt-Minder Feature181
Safety Belt Extension Assembly182
Airbag Supplemental Restraint System (Srs)183
Safety Belt Maintenance183
Important Srs Precautions184
Children And Airbags186
How Does The Airbag Supplemental Restraint System Work?187
Determining If The System Is Operational188
Disposal Of Airbags And Airbag Equipped Vehicles (Including Pretensioners)188
Safety Restraints For Children192
Important Child Restraint Precautions192
Children And Safety Belts192
Child Booster Seats193
When Children Should Use Booster Seats193
Types Of Booster Seats194
The Importance Of Shoulder Belts195
Child And Infant Or Child Safety Seats196
Installing Child Safety Seats With Combination Lap And Shoulder Belts197
Installing Child Safety Seats In Cinch Tongue Combination Lap And Shoulder Belt Seating Position200
Installing Child Safety Seats In The Front Row Lap Belt Seating Positions (Supercab And Supercrew)202
Attaching Child Safety Seats With Tether Straps203
F150 Regular Cab204
F150 Supercrew And Supercab204
Front Seat Tether Strap Attachment204
Rear Seat Tether Strap Attachment206
Attaching Safety Seats With Latch (Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children) Attachments For Child Seat Anchors207
Tires, Wheels And Loading209
Notice To Utility Vehicle And Truck Owners209
Vehicle Characteristics209
4Wd And Awd Systems209
How Your Vehicle Differs From Other Vehicles210
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading211
Treadwear 200 Traction Aa Temperature A211
Treadwear211
Traction Aa A B C212
Temperature A B C212
Glossary Of Tire Terminology212
Inflating Your Tires213
Tire Inflation213
Maximum Permissible Inflation Pressure Is the Tire Manufacturer's214
Tire Care215
Inspecting Your Tires215
Tire Wear216
Damage216
U.s. Dot Tire Identification Number (Tin)217
Tire Replacement Requirements217
Safety Practices218
Highway Hazards219
Tire And Wheel Alignment219
Tire Rotation219
Rear Wheel Drive (Rwd)220
Information Contained On The Tire Sidewall221
Information on "P" Type Tires221
Additional Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall for "LT" Type Tires224
Information on "T" Type Tires225
Location Of The Tire Label225
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Tpms)226
Changing Tires With Tpms227
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Tpms)227
When Your Temporary Spare Tire Is Installed228
When You Believe Your System Is Not Operating Properly228
When Inflating Your Tires230
How Temperature Affects Your Tire Pressure230
Tpms Reset Procedure231
Overview231
Tpms Reset Tool231
Tpms Reset Tips232
Tpms Reset Sequence233
Rotation, Pressure Adjustment And Tpms Reset Example234
Before Tire Rotation234
Tire Rotation Using The Recommended Sequence235
Sensor Position Following Tire Rotation235
Pressure Adjustment Without The Required Tpms Reset Procedure235
Snow Tires And Chains236
Rotation, Pressure Adjustment And Successful Completion Of The Tpms Reset Procedure236
Vehicle Loading - With And Without A Trailer237
Base Curb Weight237
Vehicle Curb Weight237
Payload237
Cargo Weight239
Gaw (Gross Axle Weight)239
Gawr (Gross Axle Weight Rating)239
Gvw (Gross Vehicle Weight)239
Gvwr (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)240
Gcw (Gross Combined Weight)240
Gcwr (Gross Combined Weight Rating)240
Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight240
Steps For Determining The Correct Load Limit241
Trailer Towing243
Special Loading Instructions For Owners Of Pickup Trucks And Utility-Type Vehicles243
Preparing To Tow253
Hitches253
Weight Distributing Hitch254
Safety Chains254
Trailer Brakes254
Trailer Lamps255
Using A Step Bumper (If Equipped)255
Driving While You Tow255
Servicing After Towing255
Trailer Towing Tips256
Launching Or Retrieving A Boat256
Recreational Towing257
Driving258
Starting258
Positions Of The Ignition258
Preparing To Start Your Vehicle258
Important Safety Precautions259
Starting The Engine261
Cold Weather Starting (Flexible Fuel Vehicles Only)261
Engine Block Heater262
If The Engine Fails To Start Using The Preceding Instructions (Flexible Fuel Vehicles Only)262
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes262
Important Ventilating Information262
Brakes264
How To Use The Engine Block Heater264
Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)265
Using Abs265
Abs Warning Lamp265
Parking Brake266
Steering267
Traction-Lok Axle268
Preparing To Drive268
Automatic Transmission Operation269
Brake-Shift Interlock - Column-Shift Transmission269
Brake-Shift Interlock - Floor-Shift Transmission270
Understanding The Gearshift Positions Of The 4–Speed Automatic Transmission272
Drive (Not Shown)274
Manual Transmission Operation275
Forced Downshifts275
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud Or Snow275
Using The Clutch275
Recommended Shift Speeds276
Upshifts When Accelerating276
Upshifts When Cruising276
Reverse Sensing System277
Reverse277
Parking Your Vehicle277
Maximum Downshift Speeds277
Reverse Camera System280
Nighttime And Dark Area Use281
Four-Wheel Drive (4Wd) Operation282
Servicing282
System Indicator Lights282
Using A Manual 4Wd System (If Equipped)283
Shifting Between 2H (2Wd High) And 4H (4Wd High)283
Shifting To/From 4L (4Wd Low)283
2H (2Wd High)283
Using The N (Neutral) Position284
Using The Electronic Shift 4Wd System (If Equipped)284
Using The All-Wheel Drive (Awd) System285
Shifting Between Awd (Auto) And 4H (Lock)286
Driving Off-Road With Truck And Utility Vehicles286
Basic Operating Principles286
If Your Vehicle Goes Off The Edge Of The Pavement287
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck287
Emergency Maneuvers287
Parking288
4Wd Systems289
Normal Characteristics289
Sand289
Mud And Water289
Driving Through Deep Water May Damage The Transmission290
Driving On Hilly Or Sloping Terrain290
Driving On Snow And Ice291
Driving Through Water292
Maintenance And Modifications292
Snowplowing293
Installing The Snowplow293
Operating The Vehicle With The Snowplow Attached294
Snowplowing With Your Airbag Equipped Vehicle294
Transmission Operation While Plowing295
Engine Temperature While Plowing295
Roadside Emergencies296
Getting Roadside Assistance296
Using Roadside Assistance297
Roadside Coverage Beyond Basic Warranty297
Hazard Flasher Control298
Fuel Pump Shut-Off Switch298
Fuses And Relays299
Standard Fuse Amperage Rating And Color300
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel / Power Distribution Box300
Auxiliary Relay Box306
Changing The Tires307
Dissimilar Spare Tire/Wheel Information307
Location Of The Spare Tire And Tools309
Removing The Spare Tire309
Tire Change Procedure310
Stowing The Flat/Spare Tire313
Wheel Lug Nut Torque Specifications314
Jump Starting315
Preparing Your Vehicle315
Connecting The Jumper Cables316
Removing The Jumper Cables318
Wrecker Towing320
Customer Assistance321
Getting The Services321
Additional Assistance322
Utilizing The Mediation/Arbitration Program325
Ford Extended Service Plan325
Getting Assistance Outside The U.s. And Canada326
Reporting Safety Defects (U.s. Only)327
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)328
Cleaning329
Washing The Exterior329
Exterior Chrome329
Waxing330
Paint Chips330
Aluminum Wheels And Wheel Covers330
Engine331
Plastic Exterior Parts332
Windows And Wiper Blades333
Instrument Panel/Interior Trim And Cluster Lens333
Instrument Panel And Console334
High Gloss Paint Area334
Interior335
Low Gloss Paint Area335
Leather Seats336
Leather Seats For The King Ranch Supercrew Only (If Equipped)336
Underbody337
Scratches337
Conditioning337
Ford And Lincoln Mercury Car Care Products338
Maintenance And Specifications339
Service Recommendations339
Precautions When Servicing Your Vehicle339
Working With The Engine Off339
Opening The Hood340
Identifying Components In The Engine Compartment341
Windshield Washer Fluid344
Changing The Wiper Blades344
Checking The Engine Oil345
Adding Engine Oil347
Engine Oil And Filter Recommendations348
Use Sae 5W-20 Engine Oil348
Battery349
Checking Engine Coolant351
Adding Engine Coolant352
Recycled Engine Coolant354
Coolant Refill Capacity355
Severe Climates355
What You Should Know About Fail-Safe Cooling (If Equipped)356
How Fail-Safe Cooling Works356
When Fail-Safe Mode Is Activated356
Fuel Filter357
What You Should Know About Automotive Fuels357
Fuel Information357
Refueling360
Fuel Filler Cap360
Ffv (Flex Fuel Vehicle) Fuel Cap362
Choosing The Right Fuel362
Cleaner Air362
Octane Recommendations363
Unleaded Gasoline Engines363
Ffv Engine (If Equipped)363
Fuel Quality363
Running Out Of Fuel364
Essentials Of Good Fuel Economy365
Measuring Techniques365
Filling The Tank365
Calculating Fuel Economy365
Driving Style — Good Driving And Fuel Economy Habits366
Habits366
Maintenance367
Conditions367
Epa Window Sticker367
Emission Control System368
On Board Diagnostics (Obd-Ii)369
Power Steering Fluid370
Readiness For Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing370
Brake Fluid371
Clutch Fluid371
Checking Automatic Transmission Fluid (If Equipped)372
Low Fluid Level373
Correct Fluid Level373
High Fluid Level374
Adjusting Automatic Transmission Fluid Levels374
Checking And Adding Manual Transmission Fluid (If Equipped)375
Transfer Case Fluid376
Driveline Universal Joint And Slip Yoke377
Air Filter377
Changing The Air Filter Element378
Motorcraft Part Numbers380
Maintenance Product Specifications And Capacities381
Engine Data385
Engine Drivebelt Routing385
Identifying Your Vehicle386
Safety Compliance Certification Label386
Vehicle Identification Number (Vin)387
Transmission/Transaxle Code Designations388
Accessories389
Genuine Ford Accessories For Your Vehicle389
Exterior Style389
Interior Style389
Lifestyle390
Peace Of Mind390
Index391