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User Manual Ford 2002 F-150 v.1
Summary
Seating and Safety Restraints 120 Seating 120 Safety restraints 130 Air bags 145 Child restraints 154 Driving 165 Starting 165 Brakes 170 Transmission operation 175 Vehicle loading 197 Trailer towing 199 Recreational towing 206 Roadside Emergencies 210 Hazard flasher switch 211 Fuses and relays 213 ...
Maintenance and Specifications 253 Hood 254 Engine compartment 255 Engine oil 258 Battery 263 Fuel information 271 Air filter(s) 289 Part numbers 294 Refill capacities 295 Lubricant specifications 299 Engine data 301 Vehicle dimensions 302 Accessories 309 Index 313 All rights reserved. Reproduction ...
The following warning may be required by California law: CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or otherreproductive harm. In addi...
Fuel pump shut-off switch In the event of an accident the safety switch will automatically cut off the fuel supply to the engine. The switch can also be activated through sudden vibration (e.g.collision when parking). To reset the switch, refer to the Fuel pump shut-off switch in the Roadside emerge...
SPECIAL NOTICES Emission warranty The New Vehicle Limited Warranty includes Bumper-to-Bumper Coverage,Safety Restraint Coverage, Corrosion Coverage, and 7.3L Power StrokeDiesel Engine Coverage. In addition, your vehicle is eligible for EmissionsDefect and Emissions Performance Warranties. For a deta...
• All-terrain tires • Limited slip and optional axle ratio. Do not install a snowplow and plow with your vehicle until it has beendriven at least 800 km (500 miles). F150 SuperCrew, F150 5.4L Supercharged “Lightning” andHarley-Davidson F-150 Owners: Snowplowing Your vehicle is not recommended for sn...
These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle. Vehicle Symbol Glossary Safety Alert See Owner’s Guide Fasten Safety Belt Air Bag-Front Air Bag-Side Child Seat Child Seat InstallationWarning Child Seat TetherAnchorage Brake System Anti-Lock Brake System Brake Fluid -Non-Petroleum Based Tr...
WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES Standard instrument cluster Optional instrument cluster Harley-Davidson instrument cluster Instrument Cluster 10
Warning lights and gauges can alert you to a vehicle condition that maybecome serious enough to cause expensive repairs. A warning light mayilluminate when a problem exists with one of your vehicle’s functions.Many lights will illuminate when you start your vehicle to make sure thebulb works. If any...
Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperaturescould damage the catalytic converter, the fuel system, interior floor coverings or other vehicle components, possibly causing a fire. Check fuel cap Illuminates when the fuel cap is notinstalled correctly. Check the fuelcap for proper in...
Safety belt Illuminates to remind you to fastenyour safety belts. For moreinformation, refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter. Air bag readiness Illuminates to confirm that the airbags (front or side) are operational.If the light fails to illuminate,continues to flash or remains on,have ...
Low washer fluid Illuminates when the windshieldwasher fluid is low. Speed control (if equipped) Illuminates when the speed controlis activated. Transmission control indicator light (TCIL) Illuminates when the overdrivefunction of the transmission hasbeen turned OFF using theTransmission Control Swi...
Anti-theft system (if equipped) Refer to SecuriLock y passive anti-theft system in the Locks and Security chapter. Four wheel drive low (if equipped) Illuminates when four-wheel drivelow is is engaged. If the lightcontinues to flash have the systemserviced. Four wheel drive indicator (if equipped) I...
Battery voltage gauge Indicates battery voltage. If thepointer moves and stays outside thenormal operating range (asindicated by the arrows), have thevehicle’s electrical system checkedas soon as possible. Fuel gauge Displays approximately how muchfuel is in the fuel tank. The fuelgauge may vary sli...
AM/FM STEREO CASSETTE Volume/power control Press the control to turn the audiosystem on or off. Turn the control to raise or lowervolume. If the volume is set above a certain level and the ignition is turned off,the volume will come back on at a “nominal” listening level when theignition switch is t...
Bass adjust The bass adjust control allows youto increase or decrease the audiosystem’s bass output. Treble adjust The treble adjust control allows youto increase or decrease the audiosystem’s treble output. Speaker balance adjust Speaker sound distribution can beadjusted between the right and lefts...
Seek function The seek function control works in radio mode. Seek function in radio mode • Press to find the next listenable station down thefrequency band. • Press to find the next listenable station up thefrequency band. Scan function The scan function works in radiomode. Scan function in radio mo...
Radio station memory preset The radio is equipped with six station memory preset controls. Thesecontrols can be used to select up to six preset AM stations and twelveFM stations (six in FM1 and six in FM2). Setting memory preset stations 1. Select the frequency band with the AM or the FM select cont...
To set the minute, press and holdthe CLK control and press theTUNE control: • to decrease minutes and • to increase minutes. The CLK control will allow you to switch between media display mode(radio station, stereo information, etc.) and clock display mode (time).When in clock mode, the media inform...
Tape select • To enter tape mode while in radiomode, press the TAPE AMScontrol. Automatic Music Search The Automatic Music Search featureallows you to quickly locate thebeginning of the tape selectionbeing played or to skip to the nextselection. To activate the feature, momentarilydepress the TAPE A...
Tape direction select Press SIDE and 1–2 at the sametime to play the alternate side of atape. Eject function Press the control to stop and eject atape. Dolby T noise reduction Dolby t noise reduction operates only in tape mode. Dolby t noise reduction reduces the amount ofhiss and static during tape...
Turn the control to raise or lowervolume. If the volume is set above a certain level and the ignition is turned off,the volume will come back on at a “nominal” listening level when theignition switch is turned back on. Speed sensitive volume (if equipped) With this feature, radio volume changes auto...
Treble adjust The treble adjust control allows youto increase or decrease the audiosystem’s treble output. Speaker balance adjust Speaker sound distribution can beadjusted between the right and leftspeakers. Speaker fade adjust Speaker sound can be adjustedbetween the front and rearspeakers. Seek fu...
Seek function for CD or CD changer (if equipped) • Press to seek to the previous track of the current disc. If aselection has been playing forthree seconds or more and you press , the CD changer will replay that selection from the beginning. • Press to seek forward to the next track of the current d...
Radio station memory preset The radio is equipped with six station memory preset controls. Thesecontrols can be used to select up to six preset AM stations and twelveFM stations (six in FM1 and six in FM2). Setting memory preset stations 1. Select the frequency band with the AM/FM select control. 2....
Use the SEL control to manually setthe time. • Press to increase hours/minutes. • Press to decrease hours/minutes. Tune adjust The tune control works in radio or CD changer mode (if equipped). Tune adjust in radio mode • Press to move to the next frequency down the band(whether or not a listenablest...
Rewind The rewind control works in CDmode. • In CD mode, pressing the REWcontrol for less than threeseconds results in slow rewind.Pressing the control for more than three seconds results in fastrewind. Fast forward The fast forward control works inCD mode. • In CD mode, pressing the controlfor less...
Mute mode Press the control to mute theplaying media. Press the controlagain to return to the playing media. Radio data system (RDS) feature This feature allows your audiosystem to receive stationidentification or program type fromRDS-equipped FM radio station. The Federal Communications Commission ...
AM/FM select The AM/FM select control works inradio, tape and CD modes (ifequipped). AM/FM select in radio mode The AM/FM control allows you to select AM or FM frequency bands. Press the control to toggle between AM, FM1 or FM2 memory presetstations. AM/FM select in tape mode Press this control to s...
Starting autoset memory preset 1. Select a frequency using the AM/FM select controls. 2. Press the AUTO control. 3. When the first six strong stationsare filled, the station stored inmemory preset control 1 will startplaying. If there are less than six strong stations available on the frequency band...
Tune adjust for CD changer • Press to select the previous disc in the CD changer. (Play willbegin on the first track of thedisc unless the CD changer is in shuffle mode.) Refer to Shuffle feature for more information. Hold the control to continue reversing through the discs. • Press to select the ne...
Fast forward The fast forward control works intape and CD modes (if equipped). • In the tape mode, tape directionwill automatically reverse whenthe end of the tape is reached. • In CD mode, pressing the control for less than three seconds results inslow forward action. Pressing the control for more ...
Compression feature Compression adjust brings soft andloud CD passages together for amore consistent listening level. Press the COMP control to activateand deactivate compression adjust. The effect of the feature varies with the music content. Shuffle feature The shuffle feature operates in CDmode a...
Show • With RDS activated, press theRDS control until SHOW isdisplayed. • Use the SEL control to selectTYPE (the display shows theprogram type), NAME (thedisplay shows the call letters ofthe station) or NONE. HARLEY-DAVIDSON REAR SEAT CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED) The rear seat controls allow themiddle sea...
ADJUSTING THE VOLUME Press the + control to increasevolume. Press the - control to decreasevolume. From the rear seat controls, volume control can be set no higher thanthe current radio setting unless the speakers are turned off. Refer to Turning speakers on and off. TURNING THE SPEAKERS ON AND OFF ...
MODE SELECT Push the MODE control to togglebetween AM, FM1, FM2, tape, CD orCD changer (if equipped). MEMORY PRESET CONTROL Push the MEMORY controlsuccessively to allow rear seatpassengers to scroll through the 6memory presets in AM, FM1 orFM2. Push the MEMORY control in CDchanger mode (if equipped)...
If your CD changer is located under the rear bench, the followinginstructions apply for loading discs: 1. The holders DO NOT pull out.Load the discs into the magazineslots (numbered 1 through 6 on thewindow) one at a time with labeledsurfaces upward. 2. Start with the bottom slotnumber 1. 3. Insert ...
HEATER ONLY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) Fan speed control Controls the volume of air circulatedin the vehicle. Temperature control knob Controls the temperature of theairflow inside the vehicle. Onheater-only systems, the air cannotbe cooled below the outsidetemperature. Mode selector control Controls the ...
Operating tips • In humid weather, place the climate control system in DEF beforedriving. This will reduce fogging on your windshield. Once thewindshield has been cleared, select any desired position. • To reduce humidity buildup inside the vehicle, do not drive with theclimate control system in the...
When in AUTOMATIC and weather conditions require heat, air will besent to the floor. However, if the engine is not warm enough to provideheat, the fan will be at a low speed and the air will be directed to thewindshield. In approximately 3 1 ⁄ 2 minutes or less, the fan speed will start to increase ...
HEADLAMP CONTROL Rotate the headlamp control to thefirst position to turn on the parkinglamps. Rotate to the second positionto also turn on the headlamps. Autolamp control (if equipped) The autolamp system provides lightsensitive automatic on-off control ofthe exterior lights normallycontrolled by t...
Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped) Turns the headlamps on with a reduced output. To activate: • the ignition must be in the ON position and • the headlamp control is in the OFF or Parking lamps position. Always remember to turn on your headlamps at dusk or duringinclement weather. The Daytime...
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL Use to adjust the brightness of theinstrument panel during headlampand parklamp operation. • Rotate up to brighten. • Rotate down to dim. • Rotate to full up position (pastdetent) to turn on interior lamps. • Rotate to full down position (pastdetent) to turn off interior lamps. ...
Replacing headlamp bulbs 1. Make sure that the headlamp control is in the OFF position. 2. Open the hood. 3. If equipped, remove headlampcovers. 4. At the back of the headlamp, pullclips rearward and up (about 3 ⁄ 4 inch) to release the headlampassembly. 5. Slide headlamp assembly forwardand off of ...
12. Straighten alignment pins,making them parallel with the outeredges of the attachment standoff. 13. Carefully insert the headlampassembly into the vehicle makingsure the alignment pins are insertedinto the proper holes and into theguide ribs. 14. Hold the headlamp assemblysnugly against the vehic...
Replacing license plate lamp bulbs The license plate bulbs are locatedbehind the rear bumper. To changethe license plate lamp bulbs: 1. Reach behind the rear bumper tolocate the bulb. 2. Twist the bulb socketcounterclockwise and carefully pullto remove it from the lampassembly. 3. Pull out the old b...
WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER CONTROLS Rotate the windshield wiper controlto the desired interval, low or highspeed position. The bars of varying length are forintermittent wipers. When in thisposition rotate the control upwardfor fast intervals and downward forslow intervals. Push (tap) the end of the st...
Changing the wiper blades To replace the wiper blades: 1. Pull the wiper arm away from thewindshield and lock into the serviceposition. 2. Turn the blade at an angle fromthe wiper arm. Push the lock pinmanually to release the blade andpull the wiper blade down towardthe windshield to remove it from ...
Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is moving. ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED) To turn on the visor mirror lamps,lift the mirror cover open. OVERHEAD CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED) The appearance of your vehicle’s overhead console will vary according toyour option package. Storage compart...
Installing a garage door opener (if equipped) The storage compartment can be converted to accommodate a variety ofaftermarket garage door openers: • Remove the storage clip from thedoor. • Place Velcro hook onto side ofaftermarket transmitter oppositeof actuator control. • Place the transmitter into...
Electronic compass/temperature display (if equipped) Outside air temperature The outside temperature display iscontained in the overhead consoleunless the vehicle is equipped withan EATC system. Refer to Electric automatic temperature control in the Climate controls chapter. The temperature display ...
Compass zone adjustment 1. Determine which magnetic zoneyou are in by referring to the zonemap. 2. Turn the ignition to the ONposition. 3. Press and hold the SELECTcontrol until VAR appears in thedisplay, then release. The displayshould show the current zonenumber. 4. Press the SELECT control untilt...
Compass calibration adjustment Perform this adjustment in an openarea free from steel structures andhigh voltage lines: • Press and hold the SELECTcontrol until CAL appears in thedisplay (approximately eightseconds) and release. • Drive the vehicle slowly (lessthan 5 km/h [3 mph]) in circlesuntil CA...
Power side view mirrors (if equipped) The ignition can be in any position to adjust the power side view mirrors. To adjust your mirrors: 1. Select L to adjust the left mirroror R to adjust the right mirror. 2. Move the control in the directionyou wish to tilt the mirror. 3. Return to the center posi...
Fold-away mirrors Pull the side mirrors in carefullywhen driving through a narrowspace, like an automatic car wash. POWER ADJUSTABLE FOOT PEDALS (IF EQUIPPED) The accelerator and brake pedalshould only be adjusted when thevehicle is stopped and the gearshiftlever is in the P(Park) position. Press an...
To turn speed control off • Press OFF or • Turn off the vehicle ignition. Once speed control is switched off,the previously programmed setspeed will be erased. To set a speed • Press SET ACCEL. For speedcontrol to operate, the speedcontrol must be ON and thevehicle speed must be greaterthan 48 km/h ...
To disengage speed control • Depress the brake pedal or • Depress the clutch pedal (ifequipped). Disengaging the speed control willnot erase the previouslyprogrammed set speed. Pressing OFF will erase thepreviously programmed set speed. ON OFF Driver Controls 91
To return to a previously set speed • Press RES. For RES to operate,the vehicle speed must be fasterthan 48 km/h (30 mph). Indicator light This light comes on when either theSET ACCEL or RES controls arepressed. The vehicle speed must beat or above 48 km/h (30 mph). It turns off when the speed contr...
3. Using both hands simultaneouslypress and hold the hand-heldtransmitter button and the desiredHomeLink t button. Do not release the buttons until step 4 has beencompleted. Some entry gates and garage dooropeners may require you to replacestep 3 with the procedure in the “Canadian Programing” secti...
After completing the “Programming” functions, follow these steps totrain a garage door opener with the rolling code feature: 1. Locate the training button on the garage door motor head unit. Refer to the garage door opener manual or call 1–800–355–3515 or onthe Internet at HomeLink.jci.com if there ...
4. The HomeLink t indicator light will flash, first slowly and then rapidly. When the indicator light begins to flash rapidly, release both buttons. The previous device has now been erased and the new device can beactivated by pushing the HomeLink t button that has just been programmed. Canadian Pro...
To play a message: 1. Press and release the PLAY button to play the message. 2. Press and hold the PLAY button to hear all the messages inconsecutive order starting with themost recent. 3. If the PLAY button is pressed while a message is being listened to, TravelNote t will skip to the beginning of ...
TAILGATE LOCK (IF EQUIPPED) Your vehicle may be equipped with atailgate lock designed to preventtheft of the tailgate. • Insert ignition key and turn to theright to engage lock. • Turn ignition key to the left tounlock. TAILGATE REMOVAL Your tailgate is removable to allowmore room for loading. 1. Lo...
BED EXTENDER (IF EQUIPPED) Your vehicle may be equipped with a bed extender designed to extendthe pickup box for longer loads. To extend the bed extender: 1. Lower tailgate. 2. Pull the round knobs on each sideof the extender to release it fromthe pickup box. 3. Pivot extender on to the tailgate. Dr...
2. Pull the rear corner assist loopsof the cover, outward, then upwardto release the tension. Lift up on therear edge of the cover to remove itfrom the rear rail. 3. Pull one side of the coveroutward and upward away from theside rail working from the rear tothe front. 4. Starting from the opposite s...
KEYS The key operates all locks on yourvehicle. In case of loss, replacementkeys are available from your dealer. You should always carry a secondkey with you in a safe place in caseyou require it in an emergency. Refer to SecuriLock y Passive Anti-Theft System for more information. POWER DOOR LOCKS ...
Childproof door locks (if equipped) When these locks are set, the reardoors cannot be opened from theinside. The rear doors can beopened from the outside when thedoors are unlocked. The childproof locks are located onrear edge of each rear door andmust be set separately for eachdoor. Setting the loc...
Your vehicle is equipped with a remote entry system which allows you to: • unlock the vehicle doors without a key. • lock all the vehicle doors without a key. • activate the personal alarm. The remote entry features any operate with the ignition in the LOCKposition. This system will disable the powe...
Power door lock disable feature This feature will help protect your vehicle from unauthorized entry. The UNLOCK function on the power door switch will not operate withthe ignition OFF and twenty seconds after the doors are closed andelectronically locked by the key fob, key pad, or power door switch...
Programming remote transmitters It is necessary to have all (maximum of four — original and/or new) of your remote transmitters available prior to beginning this procedure. To program the transmitters yourself: • Place the key in the ignition andturn from 2 (LOCK) to 3 (OFF)and cycle between 3 (OFF)...
Your vehicle has a factory set 5 digit code that operates the keyless entrysystem. You can also program your own 5 digit personal entry code. Thefactory-set code is located: • on the owner’s wallet card in the glove compartment • taped to the computer module • or at your dealer. When pressing the co...
If you wish to erase your personal code, use the following instructions: Erasing personal code 1. Enter factory set code. 2. Press 1/2 control within fiveseconds of step one. 3. Press 7/8 control and 9/0 controlat the same time within five secondsof step 2. The system will now only respondto the fac...
Activating/deactivating autolock with the keyless entry system Before following the activation or deactivation procedures, make surethat the anti-theft system (if equipped) is not armed, ignition is off, andall vehicle doors and liftgate window are closed. 1. Enter 5 digit entry code 2. Press and ho...
Automatic disarming Switching the ignition to the 4 (ON) position with a coded key disarms the vehicle. The THEFT light will illuminate for three seconds and then go out. If the THEFT light stays on for an extended period of time or flashes rapidly, have the system serviced by your dealership or aqu...
SEATING Adjustable head restraints (if equipped) Your vehicle’s seats may be equipped with head restraints which arevertically adjustable. The purpose of these head restraints is to help limithead motion in the event of a rear collision. To properly adjust your headrestraints, lift the head restrain...
Captain’s chair (if equipped) • Lift the track release bar to movethe seat forward or rearward.Make sure that the seat isrelatched into place. • Pull the release lever handlelocated on the side of the seat upto move the seat back forward orbackward. • Push down the release lever (ifequipped) located...
Lift handle to move seat forward orbackward. Pull lever up to adjust seatback. Using the manual lumbar support Turn the lumbar support controltoward the front of vehicle to movethe lumbar support forward formore direct support. Turn the lumbar support controltoward the rear of vehicle to movethe lum...
REAR SEATS Folding up the rear seats (if equipped — SuperCab only) The rear seatback has a split 60/40 seat. Each seat cushion can beflipped up into the seatback position. 1. Pull control to release seatcushion. 2. Rotate seat cushion up until itlocks into vertical storage position. Returning the se...
1. Pull control on the side of theseat to release seat cushion fromthe load floor position. 2. Lift seatback up until it locks intovertical position. 3. Return the head restraint to its original position. If the head restraint is insertedbackwards, it may lock and not beremovable by using the releas...
Using the armrest (if equipped) Push the release control to movethe armrest up or down. SAFETY RESTRAINTS Safety restraints precautions Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lapbelt snug and low across the hips. To reduce the risk of injury, make sure children sit where theycan be...
It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside oroutside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. Do not allow people toride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats andsafety belts. Be sure everyone i...
The front and rear outboard safety restraints in the vehicle arecombination lap and shoulder belts. The front passenger and rear seatoutboard safety belts have two types of locking modes described below: Vehicle sensitive mode The vehicle sensitive mode is the normal retractor mode, allowing freesho...
How to use the automatic locking mode 1. Buckle the combination lap and shoulder belt. • Front seats • Rear seats (if equipped) 2. Grasp the shoulder portion andpull downward until the entire beltis extracted. Seating and Safety Restraints 134
3. Allow the belt to retract. As the belt retracts, you will hear a clickingsound. This indicates the safety belt is now in the automatic lockingmode. How to disengage the automatic locking mode Ford recommends that all safety belt assemblies and attachinghardware should be inspected by a qualified ...
The safety belt pretensioners are designed to activate only during certainfrontal or near-frontal collisions with sufficient longitudinal deceleration.A safety belt pretensioner is a device which tightens the webbing of thelap and shoulder belts in such a way that they fit more snugly againstthe bod...
• Regular Cab/4–door SuperCrew • 4–door SuperCab (Bench seatsonly) Seating and Safety Restraints 137
To lower the shoulder belt height, push the button and slide the heightadjuster down. To raise the height of the shoulder belt, slide the heightadjuster up. Pull down on the height adjuster to make sure it is locked inplace. Position the shoulder belt height adjusters so that the belt restsacross th...
Reasons given... Consider... “Crashes are rare events” 36 700 crashes occur every day. The more we drive, the more we areexposed to “rare” events, even forgood drivers. 1 in 4 of us will be seriously injured in a crash duringour lifetime. “I’m not going far” 3 of 4 fatal crashes occur within 25 mile...
Reasons given... Consider... “I have an air bag” Air bags offer greater protection whenused with safety belts. Frontal airbagsare not designed to inflate in rear andside crashes or rollovers. “I’d rather be thrown clear” Not a good idea. People who are ejected are 40 times more likelyto DIE. Safety ...
Safety belt extension assembly If the safety belt is too short when fully extended, there is a 20 cm(8 inch) safety belt extension assembly that can be added (part number611C22). This assembly can be obtained from your dealer at no cost. Use only extensions manufactured by the same supplier as the s...
The air bags inflate and deflaterapidly upon activation. After air bagdeployment, it is normal to notice asmoke-like, powdery residue orsmell the burnt propellant. This mayconsist of cornstarch, talcumpowder (to lubricate the bag) orsodium compounds (e.g., bakingsoda) that result from thecombustion ...
The RCM (restraints control module) monitors its own internal circuitsand the supplemental air bag electrical system warning (including thepassenger air bag deactivation switch, the impact sensors, the systemwiring, the air bag system readiness light, the air bag back up power andthe air bag ignitor...
Passenger air bag ON/OFF switch (if equipped) An air bag ON/OFF switchhas been installed in this vehicle. Before driving, always look at the face of the switch tobe sure the switch is in the properposition in accordance with theseinstructions and warnings. Failureto put the switch in a properpositio...
Turning the passenger air bag back on The passenger air bag remains OFF until you turn it back ON. 1. Insert the ignition key and turnthe switch to ON. 2. The OFF light will brieflyilluminate when the ignition isturned to ON. This indicates thatthe passenger air bag is operational. If the OFF light ...
Always transport children who are 12 and younger in the rearseat. Always use safety belts and child restraints properly. If a child in a rear facing infant seat must be transported in front, thepassenger air bag must be turned OFF. This is because the back of the infant seat is too close to the infl...
• although children ages 1 to 12 ride in the rear seat(s) wheneverpossible, children ages 1 to 12 sometimes must ride in the frontbecause no space is available in the rear seat(s) of the vehicle; or • the child has a medical condition which, according to the child’sphysician, makes it necessary for ...
• makes the potential harm from the passenger air bag deploymentgreater than the potential harm from turning OFF the air bag andexperiencing a crash without the protection offered by the air bag SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN See the following sections for directions on how to properly use safetyres...
Installing child safety seats in combination lap and shoulder beltseating positions Air bags can kill or injure a child in a child seat. NEVER place a rear-facing child seat in front of an active air bag. If you must use a forward-facing child seat in the front seat, move the seat all theway back. 1...
7. Pull the lap belt portion acrossthe child seat toward the buckle andpull up on the shoulder belt whilepushing down with your knee on thechild seat. 8. Allow the safety belt to retract toremove any slack in the belt. 9. Before placing the child in theseat, forcibly tilt the seat forwardand back to...
5. Push down on the child seat while pulling on the loose end of the lapbelt webbing to tighten the belt. 6. Before placing the child into the child seat, forcibly tilt the child seatfrom side to side and in forward direction to make sure that the seat isheld securely in place. If the child seat mov...
The tether anchors in your vehicle may be straps on the seatback or ananchor bracket on the rear edge of the seat cushion. The rear seat of the SuperCab has three straps behind the top of theseatback that function as both routing loops for the tether straps andanchor loops. The tether strap anchors ...
• F150 SuperCrew with quad buckets Tether strap attachment 1. Position the child safety seat on the seat cushion.2. Route the child safety seat tether strap over the back of the seat.3. Locate the correct anchor for the selected seating position. • You may need to pull the seatback forward to access...
• Rear seats (SuperCrew only) If the tether strap is clippedincorrectly, the child safety seat may not be retained properlyin the event of a collision. 5. Refer to the Installing child safety seats in combination lapand shoulder belt seatingpositions section of this chapter for further instructions ...
STARTING Positions of the ignition 1. ACCESSORY, allows the electricalaccessories such as the radio tooperate while the engine is notrunning. 2. LOCK, locks the steering wheel,automatic transmission gearshiftlever and allows key removal. 3. OFF, shuts off the engine and allaccessories without lockin...
Do not start your vehicle in a closed garage or in other enclosedareas. Exhaust fumes can be toxic. Always open the garage door before you start the engine. See Guarding against exhaust fumes in this chapter for more instructions. If you smell exhaust fumes inside your vehicle, have your dealerinspe...
Make sure the corresponding lights illuminate or illuminate briefly. If alight fails to illuminate, have the vehicle serviced. • If the driver’s safety belt is fastened, the light may not illuminate. Starting the engine Note: Whenever you start your vehicle, release the key as soon as the engine sta...
3. If the temperature is below -12° C (10° F) and the engine does notstart in 15 seconds on the first try, turn the key OFF and wait 10seconds and try again. If the engine does not start in two attempts, pressthe accelerator pedal all the way to floor and hold. Turn the key toSTART position. 4. When...
WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or otherreproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles andcertain products of component wear contain or...
The ABS operates by detecting theonset of wheel lockup during brakeapplications and compensates forthis tendency. The wheels areprevented from locking even whenthe brakes are firmly applied. Theaccompanying illustration depictsthe advantage of an ABS equippedvehicle (on bottom) to a non-ABSequipped ...
Parking brake Apply the parking brake wheneverthe vehicle is parked. To set theparking brake, press the parkingbrake pedal down until the pedalstops. The BRAKE warning lamp in theinstrument cluster illuminates andremains illuminated (when theignition is turned ON) until theparking brake is released....
Pull the release lever to release thebrake. Driving with the parkingbrake on will cause the brakes towear out quickly and reduce fueleconomy. STEERING Your vehicle is equipped with power steering. Power steering uses energyfrom the engine to help steer the vehicle. To prevent damage to the power ste...
TRACTION-LOK AXLE (IF EQUIPPED) This axle provides added traction on slippery surfaces, particularly whenone wheel is on a poor traction surface. Under normal conditions, theTraction-Lok axle functions like a standard rear axle. Extended use of other than the manufacturer’s specified size tires on a...
Your vehicle has the capability to haul more cargo and people than mostpassenger cars. Depending upon the type and placement of the load,hauling people and cargo may raise the center of gravity of the vehicle. Use extra caution while becoming familiar with your vehicle. Know thecapabilities and limi...
Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift islatched in P (Park). Turn off the ignition whenever you leave your vehicle. If the parking brake is fully released, but the brake warning lampremains illuminated, the brakes may not be working properly. See your dealer or a qualified s...
N (Neutral) With the gearshift lever in N(Neutral), the vehicle can be startedand is free to roll. Hold the brakepedal down while in this gear. (Overdrive) The normal driving position for thebest fuel economy. Transmissionoperates in gears one through four. (Overdrive) can be deactivated by pressing...
2 (Second) Use 2 (Second) to start-up onslippery roads or to provideadditional engine braking ondowngrades. 1 (First) Use 1 (Low) to provide maximumengine braking on steepdowngrades. Upshifts can be madeby shifting to 2 (Second) or to(Overdrive). Selecting 1 (Low) athigher speeds causes the transmis...
When starting a vehicle with a manual transmission, you must: 1. Make sure the parking brake isfully set. 2. Depress the clutch pedal fully. 3. Put the gearshift lever in Neutral. 4. Turn the ignition to position 5(START) to start the engine, let theengine idle for a few seconds. 5. Depress the brak...
Upshifts when cruising (recommended for best fuel economy) Shift from: Transfer case position (if equipped) 2H or 4H 4L 1 - 2 16 km/h (10 mph) 6 km/h (4 mph) 2 - 3 34 km/h (21 mph) 16 km/h (10 mph) 3 - 4 51 km/h (32 mph) 21 km/h (13 mph) 4 - D (Overdrive) 72 km/h (45 mph) 27 km/h (17 mph) • 4.6L V8 ...
Maximum downshift speeds 1 4 - 3 72 km/h (45 mph) 27 km/h (17 mph) 3 - 2 56 km/h (35 mph) 21 km/h (13 mph) 2 - 1 32 km/h (20 mph) 11 km/h (7 mph) 1 Downshift at lower speeds when driving on slippery surfaces. Parking your vehicle 1. Disengage the clutch, apply brakeand shift into Neutral. 2. Set par...
4. Turn the ignition key to position3 (OFF). Do not park your vehicle in Neutral, it may move unexpectedlyand injure someone. Use 1 (First) gear and set the parking brake fully. Reverse Make sure that your vehicle is at a complete stop before you shift into R(Reverse). Failure to do so may damage th...
Removing key from ignition • Turn the ignition key to position2. • Push the release lever forwardand rotate the key towards youand remove. FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE (4WD) OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED) For important information regarding safe operation of this typeof vehicle, see Preparing to drive your vehicle in ...
Shifting from 4H (4WD high) to 2H (2WD high) Move the transfer case lever to 2H(2WD High) at a stop or anyforward speed up to 88 km/h(55 mph). Shifting from 4H (4WD high) to 4L (4WD low) 1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop. 2. Depress the brake. 3. Place the gearshift lever in N (Neutral) (autom...
Using the N (Neutral) position The transfer case neutral position overrides the transmission andputs the vehicle in neutral regardless of transmission gearshiftlever position. The vehicle can move forward or backwards. This position should only be usedwhen towing the vehicle. Do not leave the vehicl...
Shifting from 4H (4WD high) to 2H (2WD high) Move the 4WD control to 2H at anyforward speed. Shifting between 4H (4WD high) and 4L (4WD low) 1. Bring the vehicle to a stop. 2. Depress the brake. 3. Place the gearshift in N (Neutral) (automatic transmission) or depressthe clutch (manual transmission)...
4WD Systems (if equipped) 4WD (when you select the 4WD mode), uses all four wheels to poweritself. This increases traction, enabling you to drive over terrain and roadconditions that a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle can’t. Power is supplied to all four wheelsthrough a transfer case. On 4WDvehi...
Mud and water If you must drive through highwater, drive slowly. Traction orbrake capability may be limited. When driving through water,determine the depth; avoid waterhigher than the bottom of the hubs(if possible) and proceed slowly. Ifthe ignition system gets wet, thevehicle may stall. Once throu...
“Tread Lightly” is an educationalprogram designed to increase publicawareness of land-use regulationsand responsibilities in our nationswilderness areas. Ford joins the U.S.Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management in encouraging youto help preserve our national forest and other public and pr...
Descend a hill in the same gear youwould use to climb up the hill toavoid excessive brake applicationand brake overheating. Do notdescend in neutral, disengageoverdrive or manually shift to alower gear. When descending asteep hill, avoid sudden hardbraking as you could lose control.When you brake ha...
Never drive with chains on the front tires of 4WD vehicles without alsoputting them on the rear tires. This could cause the rear to slide andswing around during braking. Tires, Replacement Requirements 4WD vehicles are equipped with tires designed to provide for safe rideand handling capability. Do ...
Each day before you drive, checkyour tires. If one looks lower thanthe others, use a tire gauge to checkpressure of all tires, and adjust ifrequired. Check tire pressure with atire gauge every few weeks(including spare). Safe operationrequires tires that are neitherunderinflated nor overloaded. Peri...
• Maximum Trailer Weight Rating: Maximum weight of a trailer the vehicle is permitted to tow. The maximum trailer weight rating isdetermined by subtracting the vehicle curb weight for eachengine/transmission combination, any required option weight for trailertowing and the weight of the driver from ...
Special loading instructions for owners of pickup trucks andutility-type vehicles For important information regarding safe operation of this typeof vehicle, see the Preparing to drive your vehicle section in this chapter. Loaded vehicles, with a higher center of gravity, may handledifferently than u...
Harley-Davidson F-150 4x2 w/automatic transmission Engine Rear axle ratio Maximum GCWR-kg(lbs.) Maximumtrailerweight-kg(lbs.) 5.4L Supercharged 3.73 4 536 (10 000) 2 041 (4 500) Engine Rear axle ratio Maximum GCWR-kg (lbs.) Maximum trailer weight-kg (lbs.) Regular Cab 4x2 w/manual transmission 4.2L ...
Engine Rear axle ratio/tire size - cm (inches) Maximum GCWR-kg (lbs.) Maximum trailer weight-kg (lbs.) 5.4L 3.73/40.6 (16) 6 124 (13 500) 3 810 (8 400) SuperCab/Super Crew 4x4 w/automatic transmission 4.6L 3.31/40.6 (16) 4 763 (10 500) 2 540 (5 600) 4.6L 3.55/40.6 (16) 5 216 (11 500) 2 994 (6 600)/ ...
Preparing to tow Use the proper equipment for towing a trailer, and make sure it isproperly attached to your vehicle. See your dealer or a reliable trailerdealer if you require assistance. Hitches Do not use hitches that clamp onto the vehicle’s bumper or attach to theaxle. You must distribute the l...
Trailer brakes Electric brakes and manual, automatic or surge-type trailer brakes aresafe if installed properly and adjusted to the manufacturer’sspecifications. The trailer brakes must meet local and Federalregulations. Do not connect a trailer’s hydraulic brake system directly to yourvehicle’s bra...
Servicing after towing If you tow a trailer for long distances, your vehicle will require morefrequent service intervals. Refer to your scheduled maintenance guide formore information. Trailer towing tips • Practice turning, stopping and backing up before starting on a trip toget the feel of the veh...
RECREATIONAL TOWING (ALL WHEELS ON THE GROUND) An example of recreational towing would be towing your vehicle behind amotorhome. Follow these guidelines if you have the need for recreationaltowing your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground. These guidelines aredesigned to ensure that your trans...
Installing the snowplow Removing the blocker beam without installing snowplowattachment hardware may affect air bag deployment in a crash. Do not operate the truck unless either the blocker beam or snowplowattachment hardware is installed on the vehicle. Read the following instructions before instal...
Removing snowplow Read the following instructions before removing a snowplow: • After removing a snowplow from the vehicle, ensure the vehicle’s fronttoe alignment and front ride height are within specification (reset ifrequired). These specifications are located in the vehicle’s WorkshopManual. Adh...
GETTING ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE To fully assist if you should have a vehicle concern, Ford Motor Companyoffers a complimentary roadside assistance program. This program isseparate from the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. The service is available: • 24–hours, seven days a week • for the Basic warranty peri...
FUSES AND RELAYS Fuses If electrical components in thevehicle are not working, a fuse mayhave blown. Blown fuses areidentified by a broken wire withinthe fuse. Check the appropriatefuses before replacing any electricalcomponents. Note: Always replace a fuse with one that has the specified amperage r...
Passenger compartment fuse panel The fuse panel is located below and to the left of the steering wheel bythe brake pedal. Remove the panel cover to access the fuses. To remove a fuse use the fuse puller tool provided on the fuse panelcover. The fuses are coded as follows. Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Am...
Power distribution box The power distribution box is located in the engine compartment. Thepower distribution box contains high-current fuses that protect yourvehicle’s main electrical systems from overloads. Always disconnect the battery before servicing high currentfuses. Always replace the cover ...
Location of the spare tire and tools The spare tire and tools for your vehicle are stowed in the followinglocations: Tool Location Spare tire Under the vehicle, just forward ofthe rear bumper Jack, lug nut wrench Regular cab: Under the seat on thepassenger side Super Cab: Under the front or rearseat...
3. Insert the jack handle into therear bumper opening. The handle will stop moving andforward resistance to turning will befelt when properly engaged. 4. Turn the handle counterclockwiseuntil tire is lowered to the ground,the tire can be slid rearward and thecable is slightly slack. 5. Remove the re...
JUMP STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The gases around the battery can explode if exposed to flames,sparks, or lit cigarettes. An explosion could result in injury or vehicle damage. Batteries contain sulfuric acid which can burn skin, eyes, andclothing, if contacted. Do not attempt to push-start your vehicle. ...
Connecting the jumper cables 1. Connect the positive (+) booster cable to the positive (+) terminal ofthe discharged battery. Note: In the illustrations, lightning bolts are used to designate the assisting (boosting) battery. 2. Connect the other end of the positive (+) cable to the positive (+)term...
3. Connect the negative (-) cable to the negative (-) terminal of theassisting battery. 4. Make the final connection of the negative (-) cable to an exposedmetal part of the stalled vehicle’s engine, away from the battery and thecarburetor/fuel injection system. Do not use fuel lines, engine rocker ...
Jump starting 1. Start the engine of the booster vehicle and run the engine atmoderately increased speed. 2. Start the engine of the disabled vehicle. 3. Once the disabled vehicle has been started, run both engines for anadditional three minutes before disconnecting the jumper cables. Removing the j...
3. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of the boostervehicle’s battery. 4. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of thedisabled vehicle’s battery. After the disabled vehicle has been started and the jumper cablesremoved, allow it to idle for several minutes so the...
WRECKER TOWING If you need to have your vehicle towed, contact a professional towingservice or, if you are a member, your roadside assistance center. It is recommended that your vehicle be towed with a wheel lift or flatbedequipment. Do not tow with a slingbelt. Ford Motor Company has notapproved a ...
GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED At home Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada have authorized dealerships toservice your vehicle. It is preferred that you return to the Ford dealerwhere your vehicle was purchased when warranty repairs are needed.However, you may also take your vehicle to another Ford ...
In some states (in the U.S.) you must directly notify Ford in writingbefore pursuing remedies under your state’s warranty laws. Ford is alsoallowed a final repair attempt in some states. In the United States, a warranty dispute must be submitted to theDispute Settlement Board before taking action un...
THE DISPUTE SETTLEMENT BOARD (U.S. ONLY) The Dispute Settlement Board is: • an independent, third-party arbitration program for warranty disputes • available free to owners and lessees of qualifying Ford Motor Companyvehicles The Dispute Settlement Board may not be available in all states. FordMotor...
Board membership The Board consists of: • three consumer representatives • a Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealership representative Consumer candidates for Board membership are recruited and trained byan independent consulting firm. The dealership Board member is chosenfrom Ford and Lincoln Mercury deale...
You will receive a letter of explanation if your application does notqualify for Board review. Oral presentations If you would like to make an oral presentation, indicate YES to question6 on the application. While it is your right to make an oral presentationbefore the Board, this is not a requireme...
UTILIZING THE MEDIATION/ARBITRATION PROGRAM(CANADA ONLY) In those cases where you continue to feel that the efforts by Ford andthe dealer to resolve a factory-related vehicle service concern have beenunsatisfactory, Ford of Canada participates in an impartial third partymediation/arbitration program...
If your vehicle must be serviced while you are traveling or living inCentral or South America, the Caribbean, or the Middle East, contact thenearest Ford dealership. If the dealership cannot help you, write or call: FORD MOTOR COMPANYWORLDWIDE DIRECT MARKET OPERATIONS1555 Fairlane DriveFairlane Busi...
WASHING THE EXTERIOR OF YOUR VEHICLE Never wash a vehicle that is “hot tothe touch” or during exposure tostrong, direct sunlight. It isrecommended that you wash yourvehicle regularly with cool orlukewarm water and a neutral Phshampoo, such as Detail Wash(ZC-3–A), which is available fromyour authoriz...
REPAIRING PAINT CHIPS Remove particles such as bird droppings, tree sap, insect deposits, tarspots, road salt and industrial fallout before repairing paint chips. Minor scratches or paint damage from road debris may be repaired usingthe Ultra Touch Prep and Finishing Kit (F7AZ-19K507–BA), which isav...
• 4.6L V8 and 5.4L V8 engine • 5.4L Supercharged V8 engine • Never wash or rinse the engine while it is running; water in therunning engine may cause internal damage. WASHING NON-PAINTED PLASTIC EXTERIOR PARTS Use Detail Wash (ZC-3–A) for routine cleaning. If tar or grease spots are present, clean w...
WASHING THE EXTERIOR LAMPS In order to avoid scratching the plastic lamps, do not use drypaper towels, non-approved chemical solvents or abrasivecleaners. Use a soft cloth and a solution of Triple Clean (EOAZ-19526–AA), mixedproperly with water, in order to remove bug residue. If tar or greasespots ...
CLEANING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL Clean the instrument panel with a damp cloth, then dry with a dry cloth. Avoid cleaners or polish that increase the gloss of the upper portion ofthe instrument panel. The dull finish in this area helps protect the driverfrom undesirable windshield reflection. Do not use...
To clean the leather seats, simply use a soft cloth with Deluxe Leatherand Vinyl Cleaner (F2AZ-19521–WA). Dry the area with a soft cloth. It is recommended that you use the Deluxe Leather Care Kit(F8AZ-19G253–AA), available from your authorized Ford, Lincoln orMercury dealer. The mild cleaner and sp...
on an inconspicuous part of the leather as cleaners may darkenthe leather. Certain stains, such as coffee, ketchup, mustard,orange juice and oil-based products are especially difficult toremove, even after treatment with cleaners and conditioners. Ifyour leather stains, it will stay in the leather f...
CLEANING AND MAINTAINING THE SAFETY BELTS Clean the safety belts with Extra Strength Upholstery Cleaner(E8AZ-19523–AA), available from your authorized Ford, Lincoln orMercury dealer. Do not use bleach, dye or any other solvent to clean the belts, asthese actions may weaken the belt webbing. UNDERBOD...
SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS To help you service your vehicle: • We highlight do-it-yourself items in the engine compartment for easylocation. • We provide a scheduled maintenance guide which makes trackingroutine service easy. If your vehicle requires professional service, your dealership can providethe...
IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT 4.2L V6 engine 1. Battery 2. Engine oil filler cap 3. Engine oil dipstick 4. Clutch fluid reservoir (manual transmission) 5. Brake fluid reservoir 6. Power distribution box 7. Engine coolant reservoir 8. Air filter assembly 9. Power steering fluid res...
5.4L Supercharged V8 engine 1. Engine oil dipstick 2. Power steering fluid reservoir 3. Brake fluid reservoir 4. Power distribution box 5. Engine coolant reservoir 6. Air filter assembly 7. Intercooler coolant reservoir 8. Windshield washer fluid reservoir 9. Battery 10. Transmission fluid dipstick ...
WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID Washer fluid Check the washer fluid wheneveryou stop for fuel. The reservoir ishighlighted with a symbol. If the level is low, add enough fluidto fill the reservoir. In very coldweather, do not fill the reservoir allthe way. Only use a washer fluid that meets Ford specificati...
• 4.6L/5.4L engine 5. Locate and carefully remove the engine oil level indicator (dipstick). 6. Wipe the indicator clean. Insert the indicator fully, then remove itagain. • If the oil level is between the MIN and MAX marks, the oil level is acceptable. DO NOT ADD OIL. Maintenance and Specifications ...
• If the oil level is below the MINmark, add enough oil to raise thelevel within the MIN-MAX range. • Oil levels above the MAX mark may cause engine damage. Some oilmust be removed from the engine by a service technician. 7. Put the indicator back in and ensure it is fully seated. Adding engine oil ...
BATTERY Your vehicle is equipped with aMotorcraft maintenance-free batterywhich normally does not requireadditional water during its life ofservice. However, for severe usage or in high temperature climates, check thebattery electrolyte level. Refer to the scheduled maintenance guide forthe service ...
When lifting a plastic-cased battery, excessive pressure on theend walls could cause acid to flow through the vent caps, resulting in personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or battery.Lift the battery with a battery carrier or with your hands on oppositecorners. Keep batteries out of reach of ...
If the battery has been disconnected or a new battery has been installed,the clock and the preset radio stations must be reset once the battery isreconnected. • Always dispose of automotivebatteries in a responsible manner.Follow your local authorizedstandards for disposal. Call yourlocal authorized...
When the engine is cold, check thelevel of the engine coolant in thereservoir. • The engine coolant should be at the “cold fill level” or within the “coldfill range” as listed on the engine coolant reservoir (depending uponapplication). • Refer to the Scheduled Maintenance Guide for service interval...
Do not put engine coolant in the windshield washer fluidcontainer. If sprayed on the windshield, engine coolant could make it difficult to see through the windshield. The cooling system in your vehicle is filled with either green-coloredMotorcraft Premium Engine Coolant meeting Ford specificationESE...
For vehicles with overflow coolant systems with a non-pressurized capon the coolant recovery system, add coolant to the coolant recoveryreservoir when the engine is cool. Add the proper mixture of coolant andwater to the “cold full” level. For all other vehicles, which have a coolantdegas system wit...
Recycled engine coolant Ford Motor Company recommends the use of a recycled engine coolantproduced by Ford-approved processes in vehicles originally equippedwith Motorcraft Premium Engine Coolant (green-colored). However, notall coolant recycling processes produce coolant that meets Fordspecificatio...
• NEVER decrease the coolant concentration below 40%. • Decreased engine coolant concentrations below 40% willdecrease the corrosion protection characteristics of the enginecoolant and may cause engine damage. • Decreased engine coolant concentrations below 40% willdecrease the freeze protection cha...
Continued operation will increase the engine temperature: • The engine will completely shut down. • Steering and braking effort will increase. Once the engine temperature cools, the engine can be re-started. Takeyour vehicle to a service facility as soon as possible to minimize enginedamage. When fa...
• Be particularly careful if you are taking “Antabuse” or other forms ofdisulfiram for the treatment of alcoholism. Breathing gasoline vapors,or skin contact could cause an adverse reaction. In sensitiveindividuals, serious personal injury or sickness may result. If fuel issplashed on the skin, prom...
5. Turn the filler cap clockwise 1/8 of a turn until it stops. If the “Check Fuel Cap” indicator comes on or if “Service Engine Soon/Check Engine” indicator comes on and stays on when you start theengine, the fuel filler cap may not be properly installed. Turn off theengine, remove the fuel filler c...
Do not be concerned if your engine sometimes knocks lightly. However, ifit knocks heavily under most driving conditions while you are using fuelwith the recommended octane rating, see your dealer or a qualifiedservice technician to prevent any engine damage. Supercharged engines Your vehicle is desi...
Many of the world’s automakersissued the World-wide Fuel Charterthat recommends gasolinespecifications to provide improvedperformance and emission controlsystem protection for your vehicle.Gasolines that meet the World-wideFuel Charter should be used whenavailable. Ask your fuel supplierabout gasoli...
Calculating fuel economy 1. Fill the fuel tank completely and record the initial odometer reading(in kilometers or miles). 2. Each time you fill the tank, record the amount of fuel added (in litersor gallons). 3. After at least three to five tank fill-ups, fill the fuel tank and recordthe current od...
• Using the air conditioner or defroster may reduce fuel economy. • You may want to turn off the speed control in hilly terrain ifunnecessary shifting between third and fourth gear occurs.Unnecessary shifting of this type could result in reduced fueleconomy. • Warming up a vehicle on cold mornings i...
• Transmissions give their best fuel economy when operated in the topcruise gear and with steady pressure on the gas pedal. • Four-wheel-drive operation (if equipped) is less fuel efficient thantwo-wheel-drive operation. • Close windows for high speed driving. EPA window sticker Every new vehicle sh...
engine must warm up to its normal operating temperature. Once started,do not turn off the engine until the above driving cycle is complete. CHECKING AND ADDING POWER STEERING FLUID Check the power steering fluid.Refer to the scheduled maintenanceguide for the service intervalschedules. If adding flu...
BRAKE FLUID Checking and adding brake fluid Brake fluid should be checked andrefilled as needed. Refer to thescheduled maintenance guide forthe service interval schedules. 1. Clean the reservoir cap beforeremoval to prevent dirt or waterfrom entering the reservoir. 2. Visually inspect the fluid leve...
During normal operation, the fluid level in the clutch reservoir shouldremain constant. If the fluid level drops, refill the fluid level to the stepin the reservoir. Use only a DOT 3 brake fluid designed to meet Ford specificationESA-M6C25–A. Refer to Lubricant Specifications in this chapter. Brake ...
Automatic transmission fluid expands when warmed. To obtain anaccurate fluid check, drive the vehicle until it is at normal operatingtemperature (approximately 30 km [20 miles]). If your vehicle has beenoperated for an extended period at high speeds, in city traffic during hotweather or pulling a tr...
If an overfill occurs, excess fluidshould be removed by a qualifiedtechnician. An overfill condition oftransmission fluid may causeshift and/or engagementconcerns and/or possibledamage. Checking and adding manual transmission fluid (if equipped) 1. Clean the filler plug. 2. Remove the filler plug an...
Checking and adding transfer case fluid (if equipped) 1. Clean the filler plug. 2. Remove the filler plug andinspect the fluid level. 3. Add only enough fluid throughthe filler opening so that the fluidlevel is at the bottom of theopening. Use only fluid that meets Ford specifications. Refer to Lubr...
AIR FILTER MAINTENANCE Refer to the scheduled maintenance guide for the appropriate intervalsfor changing the air filter element. When changing the air filter element, use only the Motorcraft air filterelement listed. Refer to Motorcraft Part Numbers . Note: Do not start your engine with the air cle...
The traction grade assigned to this tire is based onstraight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning or peak traction characteristics. Temperature A B C The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing thetire’s resistance to the gen...
Tire rotation Because your vehicle’s tires perform different jobs, they often weardifferently. To make sure your tires wear evenly and last longer, rotatethem as indicated in the scheduled maintenance guide. If you notice thatthe tires wear unevenly, have them checked. The following procedure applie...
Replacing the tires Replace the tires when the wearband is visible through the tiretreads. When replacing full size tires, never mix radial bias-belted, orbias-type tires. Use only the tire sizes that are listed on the Certification Label. Make sure that all tires are the same size, speedrating, and...
Component 4.2L V6 engine 4.6L V8engine 5.4L V8engine 5.4L Supercharged V8 engine Battery(heavyduty) BXT-65-650 BXT-65-650 BXT-65-650 BXT-65-650 Sparkplugs-platinum 1 AGSF-34EE 2 AWSF-32P AGSF-22W AGSF-12E orAGSF-12FM1 2, 3 1 Refer to Vehicle Emissions Control Information (VECI) decal for spark plug ...
MERCON t and MERCON t V type fluids are not interchangeable. DO NOT mix MERCON t and MERCON t V. Use of a transmission fluid that indicates dual usage (MERCON t and MERCON t V) in an automatic transmission application requiring MERCON t may cause transmission damage. Use of any fluid other than ther...
LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS Item Ford partname orequivalent Ford partnumber Fordspecification Front axle(4X4) Motorcraft SAE75W-90Premium 4x4Front AxleLubricant XY-75W90-TQL WSP-M2C201-A Rear axle Motorcraft SAE75W-140 HighPerformanceSynthetic RearAxle Lube 1 XY-75W140–QL WSL-M2C192-A Brake fluid andcl...
Item Ford partname orequivalent Ford partnumber Fordspecification Transmission/steering/parkingbrake linkagesand pivots,brake and clutchpedal shaft (ifequipped) PremiumLong-Life Grease XG-1-C orXG-1-K ESA-M1C75-B Power steeringfluid, transfercase fluid (4X4)and transmissionfluid (manual) MotorcraftM...
Some transmission fluids may be labeled as dual usage, such asMERCON t and MERCON t V. These dual usage fluids are not to be used in an automatic transmission that requires use of the MERCON t type fluid. However, these dual usage fluids may be used in transmissions thatrequire the MERCON t V type f...
Flareside Dimension Body Style Regular Cab 4x2 Regular Cab 4x4 Super Cab 4x2 Super Cab 4x4 (1) Overalllength 5 255 mm(206.9 in) 5 263 mm(207.2 in) 5 728 mm(225.5 in) 5 735 mm(225.8 in) (2) Overallwidth 2 014 mm(79.3 in) 1 2 030 mm(79.9 in) 1 2 014 mm(79.3 in) 1 2 030 mm(79.9 in) 1 (3) Overallheight ...
1. World manufacturer identifier 2. Brake type and gross vehicleweight rating (GVWR) 3. Vehicle line, series, body type 4. Engine type 5. Check digit 6. Model year 7. Assembly plant 8. Production sequence number Engine number The engine number (the last eight numbers of the vehicle identificationnum...
FORD ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE A wide selection of genuine Ford accessories are available for yourvehicle through your local authorized Ford, Lincoln, Mercury or Ford ofCanada dealer. These quality accessories have been specificallyengineered to fulfill your automotive needs; they are custom desi...
A Accessory delay ..........................86 Air bag supplementalrestraint system ........................145 and child safety seats ............147description ..............................145disposal ....................................149driver air bag ..........................147indicator lig...
E Emergencies, roadside jump-starting ..........................226 Emission control system ..........280 Engine ................................301–302 check engine/serviceengine soon light ......................11cleaning ...................................244coolant .................................
daytime running light ...............66fog lamps ...................................65headlamps .................................65headlamps, flash to pass ..........66instrument panel, dimming .....67interior lamps .....................68–69replacing bulbs .............69, 71–75 Lane change indicat...
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