Ford 2004 F-150 v.4- Manuals

Warning symbols on your vehicle When you see this symbol, it isimperative that you consult therelevant section of this guide beforetouching or attempting adjustmentof any kind. Protecting the environment We must all play our part inprotecting the environment. Correctvehicle usage and the authorizedd...

Service Data Recording Service data recorders in your vehicle are capable of collecting andstoring diagnostic information about your vehicle. This potentiallyincludes information about the performance or status of various systemsand modules in the vehicle, such as engine, throttle, steering or brake...

Front seat mounted rear-facing child or infant seats should NEVER be placed in front of an active passenger air bag. Using your vehicle with a snowplow For more information and guidelines for using your vehicle with asnowplow, refer to the Driving chapter. F150 SuperCrew Owners: Snowplowing Your veh...

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 LowerAnchor Child Seat TetherAnchor Brake System Anti-Lock Brake System Brake Fluid -No...

WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES Base instrument cluster Base with Tachometer instrument cluster Mid instrument cluster 2004 F150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)USA English (fus) Instrument Cluster Instrument Cluster 10

Luxury instrument cluster 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 ...

On vehicles equipped with a message center, “ENGINE FAILSAFEMODE” will be displayed, refer to Message Center in the Driver Controls chapter. Brake system warning light: To confirm the brake system warninglight is functional, it willmomentarily illuminate when theignition is turned to the ON position...

Charging system: Illuminates when the battery is not charging properly. Door ajar: Illuminates when the ignition is in the ON position andany door is open. Overdrive off (if equipped): Illuminates when the overdrivefunction of the transmission hasbeen turned off, refer to the Driving chapter. If the...

MINI MESSAGE CENTER WARNING DISPLAYS (IF EQUIPPED) Door ajar: Displays when the ignition is in the ON position andany door is open. Low fuel: Displays when the fuel level in the fuel tank is at or nearempty (refer to Fuel gauge in this chapter). Check fuel cap: Displays when the fuel cap may not be ...

GAUGES Speedometer: Indicates the current vehicle speed. Engine coolant temperaturegauge: Indicates engine coolant temperature. At normal operatingtemperature, the needle will be inthe normal range (between “H” and“C”). If it enters the red section, theengine is overheating. Stop thevehicle as soon ...

• With Full Message Center Refer to Message Center in theDrivers Controls chapter on how toswitch the display from Metric toEnglish. Trip odometer: Registers the kilometers (miles) of individual journeys. • With Mini Message Center Press and release the button on topof the cluster to toggle betweeno...

FORD AM/FM STEREO SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) 1. / Tune: Press to manually go up or down the radio frequency.Also use in menu mode to selectvarious settings. 2. Audio: Press to access select various settings. Treble: Press to adjust the treble setting. Use / / SEEK, SEEK . Bass: Press to adjust the bass se...

FORD SINGLE CD SOUND SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) 1. / Tune: Press to manually go up or down the radio frequency.Also use in menu mode to selectvarious settings. 2. Phone/mute: Press to mute the playing media. Press again to returnto the playing media. 3. Menu: Press to toggle through the following modes: T...

Fade: Press to adjust the audio between the front and rear speakers. Use / / SEEK, SEEK . Speed sensitive volume: Radio volume automatically changes slightly with vehicle speed to compensate for road and wind noise. Use / / SEEK, SEEK to adjust. Autoset: Allows you to set the strongest local radio s...

FORD DUAL MEDIA SOUND SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) 1. / Tune: Press to manually go up or down the radio frequency.Also use in menu mode to selectvarious settings. 2. Seek: Press to access the next strong station or track. 3. Phone/mute: Press to mute the playing media. Press again to returnto the playing me...

10. Repeat: Press to repeat the current CD track. 11. Fast forward: Press to manually advance in a tape or CDtrack. 12. Rewind: Press to manually reverse in a tape or CD track. 13. Memory presets: To set a station: Select frequency bandAM/FM; tune to a station, press andhold a preset button until so...

Show functions.To activate, press and hold MENU until TRAFFIC appears in the display.This indicates RDS is active. Press MENU consecutively to scroll throughTraffic, Find, Show or RDS ON. Use SEEK, SEEK to activate/deactivate the functions. To deactivate RDS, scroll to RDS ONand press SEEK, SEEK so ...

• Inspect discs before playing. Clean only with an approved CD cleanerand wipe from the center out. Don’t: • Expose discs to direct sunlight or heat sources for extended periodsof time. • Insert more than one disc into each slot of the CD changer magazine. • Clean using a circular motion. CD units a...

HEATER ONLY SYSTEM(IF EQUIPPED) 1. Fan speed adjustment: Controls the volume of air circulated in thevehicle. 2. Temperature selection: Controls the temperature of theairflow in the vehicle. 3. Air flow selections: Controls the direction of the airflow in the vehicle. See the following for a brief d...

To increase airflow to the outer instrument panel vents, close the ventslocated in the middle of the instrument panel. Do not place objects on top of the instrument panel as theseobjects may become projectiles in a collision or sudden stop. MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM(IF EQUIPPED) 1. ...

ELECTRONIC AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (EATC)SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) Temperature conversion: To switch between Fahrenheit and Celsius: If your vehicle is equipped with a full message center, refer to Units (Fahrenheit/Celsius) in the Driver Controls chapter. If your vehicle is equipped with a mini me...

MAX A/C: For maximum cooling performance, press , A/C, , and set the temperature to 60°F and the highest blower setting. 1. Defrost : Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster ducts and the demister outlets. Can be used to clear ice or fog from thewindshield. The system will automatic...

13. Auto: To engage automatic temperature control, press AUTO and select the desired temperature using the temperature control. Thesystem will automatically determine fan speed, airflow location, A/C onor off, and outside or recirculated air, to heat or cool the vehicle to reachthe desired temperatu...

(Fahrenheit/Celsius) in the Driver Controls chapter. If your vehicle is equipped with a mini message center, refer to Mini message center electronic compass temperature display in the Driver Controls Chapter. MAX A/C: For maximum cooling performance, press , A/C, , and set the temperature to 60°F an...

HEADLAMP CONTROL Rotate the headlamp controlclockwise to the first position toturn on the parking lamps. Rotateclockwise to the second position toalso turn on the headlamps. Autolamp control (if equipped) The autolamp system provides lightsensitive automatic on-off control ofthe exterior lights norm...

Foglamp control (if equipped) The headlamp control also operatesthe foglamps. The foglamps can beturned on only when the headlamp control is in the , or position and the high beams are notturned on. Pull headlamp control towards youto turn foglamps on. The foglampindicator light will illuminate if t...

Rear map lamp (if equipped) The rear map lamp lights arelocated on the end of the overheadrail system. The lamps can beturned on or off by pushing on thelens. Dome/courtesy lamps (if equipped) The dome lamp lights when: • any door is opened. • the instrument panel dimmerswitch is rotated up until th...

2. At the top and inboard side of theheadlamp, loosen the three retainingscrews. 3. Once the three retaining screwshave been removed, disengage thetab at the top center of theheadlamp assembly by lifting it up. 4. Slide headlamp assembly forwarddisconnecting the snap attachmentat the fender and disc...

Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal/sidemarker bulbs 1. Make sure the headlamp controlis in the OFF position and open thehood. 2. At the top and inboard side of theheadlamp, loosen the three retainingscrews. 3. Once the three retaining screwshave been removed, disengage thetab at the top center...

MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER Windshield wiper: Rotate the end of the control away from you toincrease the speed of the wipers;rotate towards you to decrease thespeed of the wipers. Speed dependent wipers (ifequipped): When the wiper control is on, the speed of the wipers willautomatically adjust with the ve...

TILT STEERING WHEEL (IF EQUIPPED) Pull the lever down to unlock thesteering column. While the lever isin the down position, tilt thesteering column to its desiredorientation. While holding the steering column,pull the lever up to its originalposition to lock the steering column. Never adjust the ste...

1. To open the bins, move thecenter latch forward which willallow the door to be opened. 2. The latches on the side of thebins are to enable the user toremove the bin or add a dealerpurchased feature. Sliding the bins on the rails maycause damage to the headliner.The removable bins are to besnapped ...

Place both palms on the underside of the storage bin, avoiding thestorage bin door. Push upwards with palms. While pushing upwards with palms, grip the side latches with fingers andsqueeze. 2004 F150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)USA English (fus) Driver Controls 55

With pressure applied with palms and side latches squeezed down, pulldownward on the entire storage bin and remove. AUXILIARY POWER POINT Power outlets are designedfor accessory plugs only. Do not hang any type of accessory oraccessory bracket from the plug.Improper use of the power outletcan cause ...

An additional auxiliary power pointis located on the lower rear side ofthe center console. The power pointis accessible from the rear seats. CENTER CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED) The center console offers several useful storage features. These include: 1. Cupholders 2. Tissue holder in lid 3. Power point 4. ...

A driver’s first responsibility is the safe operation of the vehicle.The most important thing you can do to prevent a crash is to avoid distractions and pay attention to the road. Wait until it is safe tooperate Mobile Communications Equipment. POWER WINDOWS (IF EQUIPPED) When closing the powerwindo...

Power Sliding Back Window (if equipped) To operate the power sliding back window, the ignition switch must be inthe Run or Accessory position. • Press and hold the bottom part ofthe rocker switch to open windowall the way to the full openposition. • Press and hold the top part of therocker switch to...

Press the control to turn the mirrorOFF or AUTO. The mirror will automatically returnto the normal state whenever thevehicle is placed in R(Reverse)(when the mirror is on) to ensure a bright clear view whenbacking up. Power side view mirrors The ignition must be in the ACC or ON position to adjust t...

Exterior mounted mirror turn signal indicator (if equipped) When the vehicle turn signal isactivated, the lower portion of themirror housing will blink. This feature provides an indicator tothe driver that the vehicle turnsignal is working properly. Fold-away mirrors Fold the side mirrors in careful...

Do not use the speed control in heavy traffic or on roads thatare winding, slippery or unpaved. Setting speed control The controls for using your speedcontrol are located on the steeringwheel for your convenience. 1. Press the ON control and releaseit. 2. Accelerate to the desired speed. 3. Press th...

• Press the speed control OFFcontrol. This will erase yourvehicle’s previously set speed. Note: When you turn off the speed control or the ignition, your speedcontrol set speed memory is erased. STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED) These controls allow you to operate some radio and climate controlf...

To vent the moon roof: Press and hold the control. The moon roof must be in the closed position in order to move it into thevent position. To close, press and hold the control until the glass panel stops moving. The moon roof has a built-in sliding shade that can be manually openedor closed when the...

7. Press and release the “learn” or “smart” button. (The name and colorof the button may vary by manufacturer.) Note: There are 30 seconds in which to initiate step eight. 8. Return to the vehicle and firmly press, hold for two seconds andrelease the HomeLink 威 button. Repeat the press/hold/release ...

Operating the HomeLink 姞 Wireless Control System To operate, simply press and releasethe appropriate HomeLink 威 button. Activation will now occur for thetrained product (garage door, gateoperator, security system, entrydoor lock, or home or office lightingetc.). For convenience, thehand-held transmi...

MESSAGE CENTER (IF EQUIPPED) With the ignition in the ON position,the message center, located on yourinstrument cluster, displaysimportant vehicle information through a constant monitor ofvehicle systems. You may select display features on the message center for a display of status precededby a brie...

Average fuel economy (AFE) Select this function from the INFOmenu to display your average fueleconomy in liters/100 km ormiles/gallon. If you calculate your average fueleconomy by dividing liters of fuel used by 100 kilometers traveled (milestraveled by gallons used), your figure may be different th...

In the event of a multiple warning situation, the message center willcycle the display to show all warnings by displaying each one for 4seconds. The message center will display the last selected feature if there are nomore warning messages. This allows you to use the full functionality ofthe message...

• Engine sensor Contact your dealer as soon as possible if these messages occur on aregular basis. MINI MESSAGE CENTER ELECTRONIC COMPASS/TEMPERATUREDISPLAY (IF EQUIPPED) Outside air temperature The outside temperature display iscontained in the instrument clusterand displays all the time, exceptwhe...

Compass zone adjustment 1. Determine which magnetic zoneyou are in for your geographiclocation by referring to the zonemap. 2. Turn ignition to the ON position. 3. Start the engine. 4. Press the ODO reset button inthe cluster, hold for six seconds andrelease. You will see that ZONEappears in the ins...

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...

Note: Remove and store the bed extender when not in use. To install the bed extender, follow the removal procedure in reverseorder. 2004 F150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)USA English (fus) Driver Controls 82

KEYS The key operates all locks on your vehicle. In case of loss, replacementkeys are available from your dealer. You should always carry a second key with you in a safe place in caseyou require it in an emergency. Refer to SecuriLock 娂 Passive Anti-Theft System for more information. POWER DOOR LOCK...

• the ignition is turned to the 3 (ON) position, or • using the UNLOCK control on your remote entry transmitter or unlocking via the keyless entry keypad. Deactivating/activating power door lock disable feature You must complete Steps 1–5 within 30 seconds, or the procedure willhave to be repeated. ...

Activating the memory feature To activate this feature: 1. Position the seat and adjustable pedals to the positions you desire. 2. Press the SET control on thedriver’s door panel. 3. Within 5 five seconds, press onecontrol on the remote transmitterand then press the 1 or 2 control onthe driver’s doo...

2. Do not wipe off any grease on thebattery terminals on the backsurface of the circuit board. 3. Remove the old battery. Note: Please refer to local regulations when disposing of transmitter batteries. 4. Insert the new battery. Refer to the diagram inside the remote entrytransmitter for the correc...

Perimeter lighting feature (if equipped) The perimeter lighting feature illuminates the exterior of the vehicle inorder to provide better visibility to the user while he or she approachesand enters the vehicle. The perimeter lighting feature activates when: • the ignition is in the 1 (OFF/LOCK) posi...

Keyless entry key pad procedure 1. Turn the ignition to the 1 (OFF/LOCK) position. 2. Close all the doors. 3. Enter 5–digit entry code 4. Press and hold the 7 • 8. While holding the 7 • 8 press the 3 • 4. 5. Release the 3 • 4. 6. Release the 7 • 8. The user should receive a horn chirp to indicate th...

SECURILOCK 姟 PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM SecuriLock 娂 passive anti-theft system is an engine immobilization system. This system is designed to prevent the engine from being startedunless a coded key programmed to your vehicle is used. The use of the wrong type of coded key may lead to a “no-start” con...

Automatic arming The vehicle is armed immediatelyafter switching the ignition to the 1(OFF/LOCK) position. Automatic disarming Switching the ignition to the 3 (ON) position with a coded key disarms the vehicle. Replacement keys If your keys are lost or stolen and you don’t have an extra coded key,yo...

SEATING Notes: Reclining the seatback can cause an occupant to slide under theseat’s safety belt, resulting in severe personal injuries in the event of a collision. Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to reduce the risk ofinjury in a collision or sudden stop. Adjustable head restraints Head ...

Front seat • 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. Using the armrest (if equipped) Push the release control to movethe a...

1. Pull control to release seatcushion. 2. Rotate seat cushion up until itlocks into vertical storage position. Returning the seat to seating position Always be sure that the seat is in a latched position, whether theseat is occupied or empty. If not latched, the seat may cause injury during a sudde...

position. The system is designed to help protect smaller drivers sittingclose to the driver air bag by providing a lower air bag output level. Front passenger sensing system For air bags to do their job they must inflate with great force, and thisforce can pose a potentially deadly risk to occupants...

If any of these things happen, even intermittently, have the PersonalSafety System serviced at your dealership or by a qualified technicianimmediately. Unless serviced, the system may not function properly inthe event of a collision. Safety restraints precautions Always drive and ride with your seat...

Always transport children 12 years old and under in the backseat and always properly use appropriate child restraints. Safety belts and seats can become hot in a vehicle that has beenclosed up in sunny weather; they could burn a small child. Check seat covers and buckles before you place a child any...

• Front seats • Rear seats (if equipped) Energy management retractors Your vehicle has a seat belt system equipped with energy managementretractors at the driver and front outboard passenger seating positions. An energy management retractor is a device which pays out webbing in acontrolled manner. T...

The front seat belt system can also be made to lock manually by quicklypulling on the shoulder belt. Rear seat belts (if equipped) cannot bemade to lock up by pulling quickly on the belt. Automatic locking mode In this mode, the shoulder belt is automatically pre-locked. The belt willstill retract t...

2. Grasp the shoulder portion andpull downward until the entire beltis extracted. 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 Disconnect the combinat...

The driver and front outboard passenger safety belt pretensioners aredesigned to activate only during certain frontal or near-frontal collisionswith sufficient longitudinal deceleration. A safety belt bucklepretensioner is a device which tightens the webbing of the lap andshoulder belts during some ...

Front safety belt height adjustment (if equipped) Your vehicle has safety belt heightadjustments for the driver and rightfront passenger. Adjust the height ofthe shoulder belt so the belt restsacross the middle of your shoulder. To lower the shoulder belt height,push the button and slide the heighta...

Insert the tongue into the correctbuckle (the buckle closest to thedirection the tongue is comingfrom). To lengthen the belt, turn thetongue at a right angle to the beltand pull across your lap until itreaches the buckle. To tighten thebelt, pull the loose end of the beltthrough the tongue until it ...

Reasons given... Consider... “Crashes are rare events” 36700 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 miles...

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 ...

there are no nicks, tears or cuts. Replace if necessary. All safety beltassemblies, including retractors, buckles, front seat belt buckleassemblies, buckle support assemblies (slide bar-if equipped), shoulderbelt height adjusters (if equipped), shoulder belt guide on seatback (ifequipped), child saf...

• one or more impact and safing sensors. • the same indicator light, RCM (restraints control module) anddiagnostic unit used for the Personal safety system. • Front passenger sensing system • Passenger airbag on/off switch (if equipped) • Passenger air bag off indicator light. The air bag supplement...

Additional equipment may affect the performance of the air bagsensors increasing the risk of injury. Please refer to the Body Builders Layout Book for instructions about the appropriate installation of additional equipment. Children and air bags For additional important safetyinformation, read all i...

How does the air bag supplemental restraint system work? The air bag SRS is designed toactivate when the vehicle sustainssufficient longitudinal deceleration. The fact that the air bags did notinflate in a collision does not meanthat something is wrong with thesystem. Rather, it means the forceswere...

If the air bag has deployed, the air bag will not function again and must be replaced immediately. If the air bag is not replaced, the unrepaired area will increase the risk of injury in acollision. Determining if the system is operational The SRS uses readiness lights in the instrument cluster and ...

• the infant has a medical condition which, according to the infant’sphysician, makes it necessary for the infant to ride in the front so thatthe driver can constantly monitor the child’s condition. 2. Child age 1 to 12. A child age 1 to 12 must ride in the front seat because: • the vehicle has no r...

3. Medical condition: A passenger has a medical condition that, according to his or her physician: • poses a special risk for the passenger if the air bag deploys; and • makes the potential harm from the passenger air bag deploymentgreater than the potential harm from turning OFF the air bag andexpe...

Do not leave children, unreliable adults, or pets unattended inyour vehicle. Child booster seats Children outgrow a typical convertible or toddler seat when they weigh40 pounds and are around 4 years of age. Although the lap/shoulder beltwill provide some protection, these children are still too sma...

Types of booster seats There are two types of belt-positioning booster seats: • Those that are backless. If your backless booster seat has aremovable shield, remove theshield and use the lap/shoulderbelt. If a seating position has alow seat back and no headrestraint, a backless booster seatmay place...

Follow all instructions provided by the manufacturer of thebooster seat. Never put the shoulder belt under a child’s arm or behind theback because it eliminates the protection for the upper part of the body and may increase the risk of injury or death in a collision. Never use pillows, books, or tow...

8. Allow the safety belt to retract toremove any slack in the belt. 9. Before placing the child in theseat, forcibly move the seat forwardand back to make sure the seat issecurely held in place. To checkthis, grab the seat at the belt pathand attempt to move it side to sideand forward. There should ...

7. 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 moves excessively, repeat steps 5through 7, try a different child safety seat, or properly install the childs...

• F150 SuperCrew and SuperCab Front seat 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 andunder the head restraint. 3. Locate the correct anchor for the selected seating position. • You may need to...

Rear seat tether strap attachment There are three loops of webbingjust above the back of the rear seat(along the bottom edge of the rearwindow) in the SuperCab andSuperCrew. These loops are to beused as both routing loops andanchor loops for up to three childsafety seat tether straps. Forexample, th...

STARTING Positions of the ignition 1. OFF/LOCK, locks the steeringwheel, automatic transmissiongearshift lever and allows keyremoval. Note: The ignition key can not be removed from the ignition unlessthe gearshift lever is securelylatched in P (Park). 2. ACCESSORY, allows the electricalaccessories s...

Starting the engine 1. Turn the key to 3 (ON) withoutturning the key to 4 (START). Ifthere is difficulty in turning the key,rotate the steering wheel until thekey turns freely. 2. Turn the key to 4 (START), thenrelease the key as soon as theengine starts. Excessive crankingcould damage the starter. ...

BRAKES Occasional brake noise is normal. If a metal-to-metal, continuous grindingor continuous squeal sound is present, the brake linings may be worn-outand should be inspected by a qualified service technician. If the vehiclehas continuous vibration or shudder in the steering wheel while braking,th...

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. The axle mayexhibit a slight noise or vibration in tight turns with low...

• To return to D (Overdrive), move the gearshift lever into the D(Overdrive) position. • Selecting 2 (Second) at higher speeds will cause the transmission todownshift to second gear at the appropriate vehicle speed. 1 (First) • Provides maximum engine braking. • Allows upshifts by moving gearshift l...

To help avoid personal injury, always use caution when inreverse and when using the RSS. This system is not designed to prevent contact with small ormoving objects. The system is designed to provide a warning to assist the driver in detecting large stationary objects to avoid damagingthe vehicle. Th...

The RSS automatically turns onwhen the gearshift lever is placed inR (Reverse) and the ignition is ON.An RSS control allows the driver toturn the RSS on and off. To turn theRSS off, the ignition must be ON,and the gear selector in R(Reverse). An indicator light on thecontrol will illuminate when the...

will not engage while the vehicle is moving; this is normal and should beno reason for concern. Refer to Shifting to/from 4L (4WD Low) for proper operation. Shifting between 2H (2WD High) and 4H (4WD High) • Move the 4WD control between 2H and 4H at any forward speed up to55 mph (88 km/h). Note: Do ...

Sand When driving over sand, try to keep all four wheels on the most solidarea of the trail. Avoid reducing the tire pressures but shift to a lowergear and drive steadily through the terrain. Apply the accelerator slowlyand avoid spinning the wheels. If you must reduce the tire pressure for whatever...

“Tread Lightly” is an educationalprogram designed to increase publicawareness of land-use regulationsand responsibilities in our nationswilderness areas. Ford MotorCompany joins the U.S. Forest Service and the Bureau of LandManagement in encouraging you to help preserve our national forest andother ...

Tires, Replacement Requirements Do not use a size and type of tire and wheel other than thatoriginally provided by Ford Motor Company because it can affect the safety and performance of your vehicle, which could result in anincreased risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover and/or seriouspe...

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 vehicleoperation requires your tires to beset at the proper pressure and y...

Exceeding any vehicle weight rating limitation could result inserious damage to the vehicle and/or personal injury. 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 ...

Crew Cab 4x2 (139” wheelbase) Engine Rear axle ratio Maximum GCWR-lbs. (kg) Maximum trailer weight-lbs. (kg) 4.6L 3.55 11700 (5307) 6200 (2812) 4.6L 3.73 12200 (5534) 6700 (3039) 5.4L (w/17” tires) 3.55 14000 (6350) 8500 (3856) 5.4L (w/18” tires) 3.55 13500 (6123) 8000 (3629) 5.4L (w/17” tires) 3.73...

Hitches Do not use hitches that clamp onto the vehicle’s bumper or attach to theaxle. You must distribute the load in your trailer so that 10%–15% of thetotal weight of the trailer is on the tongue. Load equalizing hitch When hooking up a trailer using a load equalizing hitch, always use thefollowin...

The braking system of the tow vehicle is rated for operation at theGVWR not GCWR. Trailer lamps Trailer lamps are required on most towed vehicles. Make sure all runninglights, brake lights, turn signals and hazard lights are working. See yourdealer or trailer rental agency for proper instructions an...

• The trailer tongue weight should be 10–15% of the loaded trailerweight. • After you have traveled 50 miles (80 km), thoroughly check yourhitch, electrical connections and trailer wheel lug nuts. • To aid in engine/transmission cooling and A/C efficiency during hotweather while stopped in traffic, ...

Ford recommends the driveshaft be removed/installed only by a qualifiedtechnician. See your local dealer for driveshaft removal/installation. Improper removal/installation of the driveshaft can causetransmission fluid loss, damage to the driveshaft and internaltransmission components. 4WD vehicles e...

GETTING ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE To fully assist you should you have a vehicle concern, Ford MotorCompany offers a complimentary roadside assistance program. Thisprogram is separate from the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. The serviceis available: • 24–hours, seven days a week • for the New Vehicle Limited...

Canadian customers who require roadside assistance, call1–800–665–2006. If you need to arrange roadside assistance for yourself, Ford MotorCompany will reimburse a reasonable amount. To obtain reimbursementinformation, U.S. Ford or Mercury vehicles customers call1-800-241-3673; Lincoln vehicle custo...

FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH This device stops the electric fuel pump from sending fuel to the enginewhen your vehicle has had a substantial jolt. After an accident, if the engine cranks but does not start, this switchmay have been activated. This switch is located in the frontpassenger’s footwell, beh...

Standard fuse amperage rating and color COLOR Fuse rating Mini fuses Standard fuses Maxi fuses Cartridge maxi fuses Fuse link cartridge 2A Grey Grey — — — 3A Violet Violet — — — 4A Pink Pink — — — 5A Tan Tan — — — 7.5A Brown Brown — — — 10A Red Red — — — 15A Blue Blue — — — 20A Yellow Yellow Yellow ...

The fuses are coded as follows. Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description 1 10A* Run/Accessory - Wipers,Instrument cluster 2 20A* Stop/Turn lamps, Speed controldeactivate switch 3 5A* Power mirrors, Memory logicpower, Memory seats and pedals 4 10A* DVD battery ...

Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description 10 20A* Trailer tow back-up lamps relay(PCB1), Trailer tow parklamprelay (R201) 11 10A* A/C clutch, 4x4 solenoid 12 — Not used 13 10A* Climate control module power 14 10A* Back-up lamp and DaytimeRunning Lamps (DRL) rel...

Auxiliary relay box The relay box is located in the engine compartment on the left fender. • Without Daytime Running Lamp (DRL) option 2004 F150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)USA English (fus) Roadside Emergencies 197

• With Daytime Running Lamp (DRL) option The relays are coded as follows: Fuse/Relay location Fuse amp rating Description F01 5A Clockspring illumination R01 — 4x4 CCW R02 — 4x4 CW R03 — Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) (if equipped,otherwise not used) R201 — DRL R202 — A/C clutch D01 — A/C clutch diode ...

When driving with the dissimilar spare tire/wheel additional cautionshould be given to: • Towing a trailer • Driving vehicles equipped with a camper body • Driving vehicles with a load on the cargo rack Drive cautiously when using a dissimilar spare tire/wheel and seekservice as soon as possible. Sp...

Removing the spare tire 1. Use the ignition key to removethe lock cylinder from the accesshole of the bumper to allow accessto the guide tube. Assemble the jackhandle as shown in the illustration. 2. Fully insert the jack handlethrough the bumper hole and intothe guide tube through the accesshole in...

ratchets or slips with little effort, take the vehicle to your dealer forassistance at your earliest convenience. 4. Check that the tire lies flat against the frame and is properlytightened. Try to push or pull, then turn the tire to be sure it will notmove. Loosen and retighten, if necessary. Failu...

Do not attempt to push-start your vehicle. Automatictransmissions do not have push-start capability; doing so maydamage the catalytic converter. Preparing your vehicle When the battery is disconnected or a new battery is installed, thetransmission must relearn its shift strategy. As a result, the tr...

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 covers or the intake manifold as grounding points. Do not connect the end of the second ...

Removing the jumper cables Remove the jumper cables in the reverse order that they wereconnected. 1. Remove the jumper cable from the ground metal surface. Note: In the illustrations, lightning bolts are used to designate the assisting (boosting) battery. 2. Remove the jumper cable on the negative (...

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 of a roadside assistance program, yourroadside assistance service provider. Ford recommends your vehicle be towed with a wheel lift or flatbed. Donot tow with a slingbelt. Ford Motor C...

GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED At home You must take your Ford vehicle to an authorized Ford dealer forwarranty repairs. While any Ford dealership handling your vehicle linewill provide warranty service, we recommend you return to your sellingdealer who wants to ensure your continued satisfaction. Pl...

In the United States, a warranty dispute must be submitted to theDispute Settlement Board before taking action under the Magnuson-MossWarranty Act, or to the extent allowed by state law, before pursuingreplacement or repurchase remedies provided by certain state laws. Thisdispute handling procedure ...

Every effort is made to decide the case within 40 days of the date thatall requested information is received by the Board. Since the Boardgenerally meets once a month, it may take longer for the Board toconsider some cases. After a case is reviewed, the Board mails you a decision letter and aform on...

parties, make decisions and, when appropriate, render awards to resolvedisputes. CAMVAP decisions are fast, fair, and final; the arbitrator’saward is binding both to you and Ford of Canada. CAMVAP services are available in all territories and provinces. For moreinformation, without charge or obligat...

WASHING THE EXTERIOR Wash your vehicle regularly with cool or lukewarm water and a neutralPh shampoo, such as Motorcraft Detail Wash (ZC-3–A), which is availablefrom your dealer. • Never use strong household detergents or soap, such as dish washingor laundry liquid. These products can discolor and s...

PAINT CHIPS Your dealer has touch-up paint and sprays to match your vehicle’s color.Take your color code (printed on a sticker in the driver’s door jam) toyour dealer to ensure you get the correct color. • Remove particles such as bird droppings, tree sap, insect deposits, tarspots, road salt and in...

WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADES The windshield, rear and side windows and the wiper blades should becleaned regularly. If the wipers do not wipe properly, substances on thevehicle’s glass or the wiper blades may be the cause. These may includehot wax treatments used by commercial car washes, tree sap, or o...

INTERIOR For fabric, carpets, cloth seats and safety belts: • Remove dust and loose dirt with a vacuum cleaner. • Remove light stains and soil with Motorcraft Extra StrengthUpholstery Cleaner (ZC-41). • If grease or tar is present on the material, spot-clean the area firstwith Motorcraft Spot and St...

FORD, LINCOLN AND MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS Your Ford, Lincoln or Mercury dealer has many quality products availableto clean your vehicle and protect its finishes. These quality productshave been specifically engineered to fulfill your automotive needs; theyare custom designed to complement the styl...

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...

• Manual transmission: 1. Set the parking brake, depress the clutch and place the gearshift in N(Neutral). 2. Block the wheels. Note: Do not start your engine with the air cleaner removed and do not remove it while the engine is running. OPENING THE HOOD 1. Inside the vehicle, pull the hoodrelease h...

IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT 4.6L V8 1. Battery 2. Transmission fluid dipstick (automatic transmission) 3. Engine oil filler cap 4. Power steering fluid reservoir 5. Engine oil dipstick 6. Brake fluid reservoir 7. Engine coolant reservoir 8. Air filter assembly 9. Windshield wash...

WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID Add fluid to fill the reservoir if thelevel is low. In very cold weather, donot fill the reservoir completely. Only use a washer fluid that meetsFord specification WSB-M8B16–A2.Refer to Lubricant specifications in this chapter. State or local regulations on volatile organic c...

• 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. • If the oil level is below the...

2. If the engine oil level is not within the normal range, add only certifiedengine oil of the recommended viscosity. Remove the engine oil filler capand use a funnel to pour the engine oil into the opening. 3. Recheck the engine oil level. Make sure the oil level is not above theMAX mark on the eng...

It is recommended you use the appropriate Motorcraft oil filter (oranother brand meeting Ford specifications) for your engine application. BATTERY Your vehicle is equipped with aMotorcraft maintenance-free batterywhich normally does not requireadditional water during its life ofservice. If your batt...

Keep batteries out of reach of children. Batteries contain sulfuricacid. Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Shield your eyes when working near the battery to protect against possible splashing ofacid solution. In case of acid contact with skin or eyes, flushimmediately with water for a minim...

• Always dispose of automotivebatteries in a responsible manner.Follow your local authorizedstandards for disposal. Call yourlocal authorized recycling centerto find out more about recyclingautomotive batteries. ENGINE COOLANT Checking engine coolant The concentration and level of engine coolant sho...

When the engine is cold, check thelevel of the engine coolant in thereservoir. • The engine coolant should be at the “FULL COLD” level or within the“COLD FILL RANGE” as listed on the engine coolant reservoir(depending upon application). • Refer to the Scheduled Maintenance Guide for service interval...

Do not add engine coolant when the engine is hot. Steam andscalding liquids released from a hot cooling system can burn you badly. Also, you can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Do not put engine coolant in the windshield washer fluidcontainer. If sprayed on the windshield, engine...

To reduce the risk of personal injury, make sure the engine iscool before unscrewing the coolant pressure relief cap. The cooling system is under pressure; steam and hot liquid can come outforcefully when the cap is loosened slightly. 1. Before you begin, turn the engine off and let it cool. 2. When...

Coolant refill capacity To find out how much fluid your vehicle’s cooling system can hold, referto Refill capacities in this section. Fill your engine coolant reservoir as outlined in Adding engine coolant in this section. Severe climates If you drive in extremely cold climates (less than –36° C [–3...

Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine isrunning or hot. 5. Restart the engine and take your vehicle to a service facility. Driving the vehicle without repairing the engine problemincreases the chance of engine damage. Take your vehicle to aservice facility as soon as possible. WHAT...

Use the following guidelines to avoid static build-up when filling anungrounded fuel container: • Place approved fuel container on the ground. • DO NOT fill a fuel container while it is in the vehicle (including thecargo area). • Keep the fuel pump nozzle in contact with the fuel container whilefill...

It should not be necessary to add any aftermarket products to your fueltank if you continue to use high quality fuel of the recommended octanerating. Aftermarket products could cause damage to the fuel system.Repairs to correct the effects of using an aftermarket product in yourfuel may not be cover...

possible. Fuel expense, frequency of fill-ups or fuel gauge readings areNOT accurate as a measure of fuel economy. We do not recommendtaking fuel economy measurements during the first 1,600 km (1,000 miles)of driving (engine break-in period). You will get a more accuratemeasurement after 3,000 km–5,...

3. After at least three to five tank fill-ups, fill the fuel tank and recordthe current odometer reading. 4. Subtract your initial odometer reading from the current odometerreading. 5. Follow one of the simple calculations in order to determine fueleconomy: Calculation 1: Multiply liters used by 100...

• Resting your foot on the brake pedal while driving may reduce fueleconomy. • Combine errands and minimize stop-and-go driving. Maintenance • Keep tires properly inflated and use only recommended size. • Operating a vehicle with the wheels out of alignment will reduce fueleconomy. • Use recommended...

It is important to note the box in the lower left corner of the windowsticker. These numbers represent the Range of L/100 km (MPG)expected on the vehicle under optimum conditions. Your fuel economymay vary depending upon the method of operation and conditions. EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM Your vehicle is...

condition. To ready the on-board diagnostics system for I/M testing, aminimum of 30 minutes of city and highway driving is necessary asdescribed below: • First, at least 10 minutes of driving on an expressway or highway. • Next, at least 20 minutes driving in stop-and-go, city-type traffic withat le...

BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR The fluid level will drop slowly asthe brakes wear, and will rise whenthe brake components are replaced.Fluid levels between the “MIN” and“MAX” lines are within the normaloperating range, there is no need toadd fluid. If the fluid levels areoutside of the normal operating range...

If an overfill occurs, excess fluidshould be removed by a qualifiedtechnician. An overfill condition oftransmission fluid may cause shift and/or engagement concernsand/or possible damage. Do not use supplemental transmission fluid additives, treatments orcleaning agents. The use of these materials m...

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 Lubricant specifications in this chapter. DRIVELINE UNIVERSAL JOINT AND SLIP YOKE Your vehicle may be equipped with universal joints that ...

Changing the air filter element • 4.6L Engine 1. Loosen the clamp that securesthe air filter element in place. 2. Carefully separate the two halvesof the air filter housing. 3. Remove the air filter elementfrom the open end of the air filterhousing. 4. Install a new air filter element. 5. Reassemble...

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 gene...

3. 65: Indicates the aspect ratio which gives the tire’s ratio of height to width. 4. R: Indicates a “radial” type tire. 5. 15: Indicates the wheel or rim diameter in inches. If you change your wheel size, you will have to purchase new tires to match the new wheeldiameter. 6. 95: Indicates the tire’...

The tire suppliers may have additional markings, notes or warnings suchas standard load, radial tubeless, etc. Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for “LT” typetires “LT” type tires have some additionalinformation than those of “P” typetires; these differences aredescribed below: 1...

Sometimes irregular tire wear can be corrected by rotating the tires. Note: If your tires show uneven wear ask a qualified technician at a Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealership to check for and correct any wheelmisalignment, tire imbalance or mechanical problem involved before tirerotation. Note: Your ...

Tire explosions can cause death, personal injury or propertydamage. Do not allow anyone to stand near, directly ahead or behind the spinning tire. Never spin the tires in excess of the 35 mph (55 km/h) pointindicated on the speedometer. Highway hazards No matter how carefully you drive there’s alway...

engine, on the valve/cam cover, to determine which replacement oil filterto use for your application. If the label shows “REP” it uses oil filter number FL-820. If the label shows “Ford Windsor” it uses oil filter number FL-400. The correct oil filter must be used as previouslydescribed. REFILL CAPA...

Fluid Ford PartName Application Capacity Rear axle 5 MotorcraftSAE 75W-90FuelEfficientHighPerformanceSyntheticRear AxleLubricant 8.8/9.75 inch axle 2.6L (5.5 pints) 6 Rear axle 5 MotorcraftSAE 75W-90FuelEfficientHighPerformanceSyntheticRear AxleLubricant 10.25 inch axle 3.3L (6.9 pints) 7 Windshield...

fluid. However, these dual usage fluids may be used in transmissions thatrequire the MERCON 威 V type fluid. MERCON 威 and MERCON 威 V type fluids are not interchangeable. DO NOT mix MERCON 威 and MERCON 威 V. Use of a transmission fluid that indicates dual usage (MERCON 威 and MERCON 威 V) in an automatic...

LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS Item Ford partname orequivalent Ford partnumber Fordspecification Front axle(4X4) Motorcraft SAE75W-90 FuelEfficient HighPerformanceSynthetic RearAxle Lubricant XY-75W90-QFEHP — Rear axle Motorcraft SAE75W-90 FuelEfficient HighPerformanceSynthetic RearAxle Lubricant 1 XY-75W...

Item Ford partname orequivalent Ford partnumber Fordspecification Hinges, latches,striker plates,fuel filler doorhinge and doorcheck arm Multi-PurposeGrease XG-3 ESE-M1C171–A Lock cylinders Motorcraftpenetrating andlock lubricant Motorcraft XL-1 none Transmission/steering/parkingbrake linkagesand pi...

Super Cab Vehicledimensions Styleside 5.5’box mm (in) Styleside/Flareside6.5’ box mm (in) Styleside 8.0’box mm (in) (1) Overall length 5536 (218.0) 5841 (230.0) 6313 (248.6) (2) Overall width 2005 (78.9) 2005 (78.9) 2005 (78.9) (3) Overall height4x2/4x4 1854 (73.0) /1918 (75.5) 1854 (73.0) /1905 (75...

IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE Certification label The National Highway Traffic SafetyAdministration Regulations requirethat a Certification label be affixedto a vehicle and prescribe where theCertification label may be located.The Certification label is located onthe front door latch pillar on thedriver’...

7. Assembly plant 8. Production sequence number Engine number The engine number (the last eight numbers of the vehicle identificationnumber) is stamped on the engine block and transmission. Transmission/Transaxle code designations You can find a transmission/transaxle code on the vehicle certificati...

Code Transmission Description U Automatic 4–speed overdrive (4R70W) T Automatic 4–speed overdrive (4R44E) E Automatic 4–speed overdrive (4R100) J Automatic 5–speed overdrive (5R55E) Electric H One speed electric D Automatic 5–speed overdrive (5R44E) R Automatic 5–speed overdrive (5R55S) Passenger ca...

GENUINE FORD ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE A wide selection of Genuine Ford Accessories are available for yourvehicle through your local authorized Ford or Ford of Canada dealer.These quality accessories have been specifically engineered to fulfill yourautomotive needs; they are custom designed to co...

A Accessory delay ..........................59 Air bag supplementalrestraint system ................119–120 and child safety seats ............122description ..............................120disposal ....................................124driver air bag ..................120, 123indicator light .......

Engine oil ..................................231 checking and adding ..............231dipstick ....................................231filter, specifications ........233, 272recommendations ...................233refill capacities ........................273specifications ..................277, 279 Ex...