Ford 2003 F-150 v.2- User Manual

SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION Warning symbols in this guide How can you reduce the risk of personal injury and prevent possibledamage to others, your vehicle and its equipment? In this guide, answersto such questions are contained in comments highlighted by the warningtriangle symbol. These comm...

SPECIAL NOTICES Emission warranty The New Vehicle Limited Warranty includes Bumper-to-BumperCoverage, Safety Restraint Coverage, Corrosion Coverage, and 7.3LPower Stroke Diesel Engine Coverage. In addition, your vehicle is eligiblefor Emissions Defect and Emissions Performance Warranties. For adetai...

Special instructions For your added safety, your vehicle is fitted with sophisticated electroniccontrols. Please read the section Air bag in the Seating and safety restraints chapter. Failure to follow the specific warnings and instructions could result in personal injury. Front seat mounted rear fa...

F150 SuperCrew, F150 5.4L Supercharged “Lightning” andHarley-Davidson F-150 Owners: Snowplowing Your vehicle is not recommended for snowplowing. Ford makes norepresentation as to the suitability of your vehicle for snowplowing, inparticular regarding the potential for exceeding vehicle weight limits...

Notice to owners of F150 5.4L Supercharged “Lightning” vehicles Before you drive your vehicle, be sure to read the “SVT Lightning TruckOwner’s Guide Supplement.” This book contains important operation andmaintenance information. Notice to owners of the Harley-Davidson F-150 Note: Your vehicle is not...

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 Standard instrument cluster Optional instrument cluster Harley—Davidson 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 o...

Many lights will illuminate when you start your vehicle to make sure thebulb works. If any light remains on after starting the vehicle, have therespective system inspected immediately. Service engine soon: If this light illuminates while driving, it is apossible indication that one of theengine’s em...

Air bag readiness: If this light fails to illuminate when ignition is turnedto ON, continues to flash or remainson, have the system servicedimmediately. A chime will alsosound when a malfunction in the supplemental restraint system has beendetected. Safety belt: Reminds you to fasten your safety bel...

Transmission control indicatorlight (TCIL): Illuminates when the overdrive function of thetransmission has been turned off,refer to the Driving chapter. If the light flashes steadily, have the system serviced immediately. Four wheel drive low(if equipped): Illuminates when four-wheel drive low is en...

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, the engine is overheating. Stopthe vehicle as soon as saf...

Battery voltage gauge: Indicates the battery voltage when theignition is in the ON position. If thepointer moves and stays outside thenormal operating range (asindicated by arrows), have thevehicle’s electrical system checkedas soon as possible. Engine oil pressure gauge: Indicates engine oil pressu...

AM/FM STEREO CASSETTE 1. Balance: Press to shift sound to the left/right speakers. 2. Fade: Press to shift sound to the rear/front speakers. 3. CLK: To set the hour, press and hold CLK. Then press SEEK todecrease or increase the hours. To set the minute, press and hold CLK and press TUNE to decrease...

next selection). Then, press REW (for the beginning of the currentselection) or FF (to advance to the next selection). The tape MUST havea blank section of at least four seconds duration between programs. 5. Side 1–2: Press to change tape direction. 6. REW (rewind): Press to rewind the tape. FF (fas...

1. Bass: Press BASS and the press SEL to increase/decrease theamount of bass output. Treble: Press TREB and then press SEL to increase/decrease theamount of treble output. 2. Select: Press and release SEEK / for previous/next strong station, selection or track. 3. Balance: Press BAL then press SEL t...

13. Tune: Press to manually move up or down the frequency band or to the next/previous CD inthe CD changer (if equipped). 14. Scan: Press to hear a brief sampling of radio stations or CDtracks. 15. Mute: Press to mute the playing media. 16. Seek: Press to listen to the previous or next listenable ra...

RADIO FREQUENCIES AM and FM frequencies are established by the Federal CommunicationsCommission (FCC) and the Canadian Radio and TelecommunicationsCommission (CRTC). Those frequencies are: AM - 530, 540–1600, 1610 kHz FM- 87.7, 87.9–107.7, 107.9 MHz RADIO RECEPTION FACTORS There are three factors th...

CD/CD PLAYER CARE Do: • Handle discs by their edges only. Never touch the playing surface. • 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 ...

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...

OPERATING TIPS • To reduce fog build up on the windshield during humid weather, placethe air flow selector in the position. • To reduce humidity build up inside the vehicle: do not drive with theair flow selector in the OFF or MAX A/C position. • Under normal weather conditions, do not leave the air...

ELECTRONIC AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (EATC)SYSTEM 1. OFF: Press to turn the system OFF. 2. AUTOMATIC: Press to engage automatic mode. The system willdetermine fan speed, airflowlocation, and outside or recirculated air depending on the selectedtemperature. Fan speed will remain automatic unless ...

HEADLAMP CONTROL Turns the lamps off. Turns on the parking lamps, instrument panel lamps, licenseplate lamps and tail lamps. Turns the headlamps on. Autolamp control (if equipped) The autolamp system sets theheadlamps to turn on and offautomatically. It also keeps thelights on for approximately 20se...

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, parking lamp or autolampposition. Always remember to turn on your headlamps at dusk or duringinclement weather. The...

Courtesy/reading lamps The dome lamp lights when thecontrol is in the DOOR (left)position, any door is open, theinstrument panel switch is pushedpast the detent and when any of theremote entry controls are pressedwhile the ignition is off. The reading lamps can be turned onby pressing the rocker con...

3. Remove bulb socket from theparking lamp assembly by turning itcounterclockwise. 4. Pull bulb straight out of socketand press in the new bulb. Install the new bulb(s) in reverse order. Replacing tail/brake/turn signal/backup lamp bulbs 1. Make sure the headlamp controlis in the OFF position. 2. Op...

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: When the wiper control is on, the speed ofthe wipers will automatically adjustwith the vehicle speed. T...

Installing a garage door opener (if equipped) The storage compartment can be converted to accommodate a variety ofaftermarket garage door openers: 1. Place Velcro hook onto side ofaftermarket transmitter opposite ofactuator control. 2. Place the transmitter into storagecompartment, control down. 3. ...

If the outside temperature falls below 3°C (38°F), the display willalternate from “ICE” to the outside temperature at a two second rate forone minute. Compass The compass display is contained in the overhead console. The vehicleheading is displayed as one of N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W and NW. The compas...

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 circles until C...

Auxiliary power point (SuperCrew only) An additional auxiliary power pointis located on the right side rear trimpanel next to the rear seat. CENTER CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED) The center console offers several useful storage features. These include: • Large utility compartment • Cupholders • Coin holder s...

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 rear slider window (if equipped) • Press and hold the open arrowside of control to open window. • Press and hold the closed arrowside of control to close window. MIRRORS Automatic dimming rear view mirrors (if equipped) Your vehicle is equipped with an inside rear view mirror with anauto-dimmi...

Heated outside mirrors (if equipped) Both mirrors are heatedautomatically to remove ice, mistand fog. The mirrors are activatedwhen the vehicle is running and theglass is below freezing. Do not remove ice from themirrors with a scraper orattempt to readjust the mirrorglass if it is frozen in place. ...

Never adjust the accelerator and brake pedal with feet on thepedals while the vehicle is moving. SPEED CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED) With speed control set, you can maintain a speed of 48 km/h (30 mph)or more without keeping your foot on the pedal. Speed control does notwork at speeds below 48 km/h (30 mph)...

• Depress the brake pedal until thedesired vehicle speed is reached,press the SET ACCEL control. Turning off speed control There are two ways to turn off the speed control: • Depress the brake pedal or the clutch pedal (if equipped). This willnot erase your vehicles previously set speed. • Press the...

• To tilt into the vent position (when the glass panel is closed), pressand hold the front portion of the moon roof control. To close from thevent position, press and hold the rear portion of the control until theglass panel stops moving. • The moon roof has a sliding shade that can be manually open...

HomeLink 威 is now in the train (or learning) mode and can be programmed at any time beginning with step 2 in the “Programming” section. Reprogramming a single HomeLink 姞 button To program a device to HomeLink 威 using a HomeLink 威 button previously trained, follow these steps: 1. Press and hold the d...

Operating TravelNote 姞 TravelNote 威 records and stores messages for up to three minutes in total length with simple controls. When you get an idea or remembersomething important while you’re driving, you don’t have to try toscribble it down or pull off the side of the road. All you have to do ispush...

TAILGATE REMOVAL Your tailgate is removable to allowmore room for loading. 1. Lower the tailgate. 2. Use a screwdriver to pry thespring clip (on each connector) pastthe head of the support screw.Disconnect cable. 3. Disconnect the other cable. 4. Lift tailgate to a 45 degree angle. 5. Lift right sid...

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 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...

INTERIOR TONNEAU COVER RELEASE (IF EQUIPPED) Your vehicle is equipped with a mechanical interior tonneau coverrelease handle that provides a means of escape for children and adults inthe event they become locked inside the pickup box.Adults are advised to familiarize themselves with the operation an...

Power door unlock disable feature (if equipped) The UNLOCK feature on your power door locks will not work from inside the vehicle when: • the ignition has been turned to the OFF position, and • 20 seconds elapse after all vehicle doors are closed and locked usingthe remote entry transmitter, the key...

To replace the battery: 1. Twist a thin coin between the twohalves of the remote entrytransmitter near the key ring. DONOT TAKE THE FRONT PART OFTHE REMOTE ENTRYTRANSMITTER APART. 2. Remove the old battery. 3. Insert the new battery. Refer tothe diagram inside the remote entrytransmitter for the cor...

To deactivate/reactivate the autolock feature using the keypad Your vehicle comes with the autolock feature activated. Todeactivate/reactivate this feature: 1. Turn the ignition to the OFF position. 2. Close all the doors. 3. Enter the 5-digit entry code. 4. Press and hold the 3 • 4. While holding t...

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 3(OFF) position. The THEFT indicator will flash every two seconds when the vehicleis armed. Automatic disarming Switching the ignition to the 4 (ON) position with a coded key disarms the vehicle. • The THEFT indicat...

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 (if e...

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...

Press the control to move the seatforward, backward, up or down. • Type A • Type B Heated seats (if equipped) To operate the heated seats: • Push control located on the sideof the seat to activate. • Push again to deactivate. The indicator light on the control will illuminate when activated. REAR SE...

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 releasebutton. If this happens use a stiffpiece of wire such as a paper clip,and insert the wire i...

SAFETY RESTRAINTSSafety 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 properly restrained. Never let a passenger hold a child on his or her lap while thevehic...

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 anywhere near them. Combination lap and shoulder belts 1. Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle (the buckle closes...

• Front seats • Rear seats (if equipped) 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 th...

Automatic locking mode In this mode, the shoulder belt is automatically pre-locked. The belt willstill retract to remove any slack in the shoulder belt. The automatic locking mode is not available on the driver safety belt. When to use the automatic locking mode • Anytime a child safety seat is inst...

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 Seat Integrated Restraints (SIR) seat (which has shoulder beltsattached to the corners of the front seat back) is equipped with a bucklepretensioner. Do NOT place objects between the seats, this couldinterfere with the functioning of the pretensioner. For the SuperCab andCrewCab base bench seats...

• 4–door SuperCab (Bench seatsonly) 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 safety belt height adjuste...

Conditions of operation If... Then... The driver’s safety belt is notbuckled before the ignitionswitch is turned to the ONposition... The safety belt warning lightilluminates 1-2 minutes and thewarning chime sounds 4-8 seconds. The driver’s safety belt isbuckled while the indicatorlight is illuminat...

If... Then... The driver’s safety belt isbuckled before the ignitionswitch is turned to the ONposition... The BeltMinder feature will notactivate. The following are reasons most often given for not wearing safety belts:(All statistics based on U.S. data) Reasons given... Consider... “Crashes are rar...

Reasons given... Consider... “The people I’m with don’twear belts” Set the example, teen deaths occur 4times more often in vehicles withTWO or MORE people. Children andyounger brothers/sisters imitatebehavior they see. “I have an air bag” Air bags offer greater protection whenused with safety belts....

• The parklamps/headlamps are in OFF position (If vehicle is equippedwith Autolamps, this will not affect the procedure). To reduce the risk of injury, do not deactivate/activate the BeltMinder feature while driving the vehicle. BeltMinder activation and deactivation procedure 1. Turn the ignition s...

Safety belt extension assembly If the safety belt is too short when fully extended, there is a 20 cm (8inch) 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...

temporary hearing loss. Because air bags must inflate rapidly and withconsiderable force, there is the risk of death or serious injuries such asfractures, facial and eye injuries or internal injuries, particularly tooccupants who are not properly restrained or are otherwise out ofposition at the tim...

A difficulty with the system is indicated by one or more of the following: • The readiness lights will eitherflash or stay lit. • The readiness lights will notilluminate immediately afterignition is turned on. • A series of five beeps will be heard. The tone pattern will repeatperiodically until the...

Turning the passenger air bag off 1. Insert the ignition key, turn theswitch to OFF position and hold inOFF position while removing thekey. 2. When the ignition is turned to theON position the OFF lightilluminates briefly, momentarilyshuts off and then turns back on.This indicates that the passenger...

• the child has a medical condition which, according to the child’sphysician, makes it necessary for the child to ride in the front seat sothat the driver can constantly monitor the child’s condition. 3. Medical condition. A passenger has a medical condition which, according to his or her physician:...

Important child restraint precautions You are required by law to use safety restraints for children in the U.S.and Canada. If small children (generally children who are four years oldor younger and who weigh 18 kg [40 lbs] or less) ride in your vehicle,you must put them in safety seats made especial...

Booster seats position a child so that safety belts fit better. They lift thechild up so that the lap belt rests low across the hips and the kneesbend comfortably. Booster seats also make the shoulder belt fit betterand more comfortably for growing children. When children should use booster seats Ch...

• Those with a high back. If, with a backless booster seat,you cannot find a seating positionthat adequately supports yourchild’s head, a high back boosterseat would be a better choice. Both can be used in any vehicle in a seating position equipped withlap/shoulder belts if your child is over 40 lbs...

SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN Child and infant or child safety seats Use a safety seat that is recommended for the size and weight of thechild. Carefully follow all of the manufacturer’s instructions with thesafety seat you put in your vehicle. If you do not install and use thesafety seat properly, the ...

• Put the safety belt in the automatic locking mode. Refer to Automatic locking mode (passenger side front and outboard rear seating positions-Regular Cab and SuperCab) (passenger side front and rearseating positions-SuperCrew) (if equipped). Ford recommends the use of a child safety seat having a t...

Installing child safety seats in the front row lap belt seatingpositions 1. Lengthen the lap belt. To lengthen the belt, hold the tongue so that itsbottom is perpendicular to the direction of webbing while sliding thetongue up the webbing.2. Place the child safety seat in the center seating position...

Attaching child safety seats with tether straps Most new forward-facing child safety seats include a tether strap whichgoes over the back of the seat and hooks to an anchoring point. Tetherstraps are available as an accessory for many older safety seats. Contactthe manufacturer of your child seat fo...

• 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 acce...

If the safety seat is not anchored properly, the risk of a childbeing injured in a collision greatly increases. Tether strap attachment rear SuperCab only There are three loops of webbing just above the back of the rear seat(along the bottom edge of the rear window) in the SuperCab. Theseloops are t...

• F150 SuperCrew • F150 SuperCrew with Quad Buckets The anchors on both sides of the center of the SuperCrew rear seat areprovided only for child seats at the outboard seats. These anchors arefurther apart than the pairs of lower anchors for child seat installation atother seats. DO NOT install chil...

If starting a vehicle with an automatic transmission: • Make sure the parking brake isset. • Make sure the gearshift is in P(Park). If starting a vehicle with a manualtransmission: 1. Make sure the parking brake isset. 2. Push the clutch pedal to the floor. Driving 132

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 1. Turn the key to 4 (ON) withoutturning the key to 5 (START). Ifthere is diffic...

Guarding against exhaust fumes Carbon monoxide is present in exhaust fumes. Take precautions to avoidits dangerous effects. If you smell exhaust fumes inside your vehicle, have your dealerinspect your vehicle immediately. Do not drive if you smell exhaust fumes. Important ventilating information If ...

Even when the ABS is disabled,normal braking is still effective. (Ifyour BRAKE warning lampilluminates with the parking brakereleased, have your brake system serviced immediately.) Parking brake To set the parking brake (1), pressthe parking brake pedal down untilthe pedal stops. The BRAKEwarning la...

If you cannot move the gearshift lever out of P (Park) with ignition inthe ON position and the brake pedal depressed: 1. Apply the parking brake, turn ignition key to LOCK, then remove thekey. 2. Insert the key and turn it to OFF. Apply the brake pedal and shift to N (Neutral) . When the key is in t...

• O/D (Overdrive) is automatically returned each time the key is turnedoff. 2 (Second) This position allows for second gear only. • Provides engine braking. • Use to start-up on slippery roads. • To return to (Overdrive), move the gearshift lever into the (Overdrive) position. • Selecting 2 (Second)...

Do not rock the vehicle if the engine is not at normal operatingtemperature or damage to the transmission may occur. Do not rock the vehicle for more than a minute or damage to thetransmission and tires may occur, or the engine may overheat. MANUAL TRANSMISSION OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED) Using the clut...

• All applications Maximum downshift speeds 1 Shift from: Transfer case position (if equipped) 2H or 4H 4L D (Overdrive) - 4 89 km/h (55 mph) 34 km/h (21 mph) 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 s...

FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE (4WD) OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED) For important information regarding safe operation of this typeof vehicle, see Preparing to drive your vehicle in this chapter. Four–wheel drive (4WD) supplies power to all four wheels. 4WD shouldnot be operated on dry pavement; driveline damage may occ...

4L (4WD Low) – Uses extra gearing to provide maximum power to all four wheels at reduced speeds. Intended only for off-road applicationssuch as deep sand, steep grades or pulling heavy objects. 4L (4WD Low)will not engage while the vehicle is moving; this is normal and should beno reason for concern...

Driving off-road with truck and utility vehicles 4WD vehicles are specially equipped for driving on sand, snow, mud andrough terrain and have operating characteristics that are somewhatdifferent from conventional vehicles, both on and off the road. How your vehicle differs from other vehicles Truck ...

• It often may be less risky to strike small objects, such as highwayreflectors, with minor damage to your vehicle rather than attempt asudden return to the pavement which could cause the vehicle to slidesideways out of control or roll over. Remember, your safety and thesafety of others should be yo...

turn the steering wheel only as rapidly and as far as required to avoidthe emergency. Excessive steering will result in less vehicle control,not more. Additionally, smooth variations of the accelerator and/orbrake pedal pressure should be utilized if changes in vehicle speed arecalled for. Avoid abr...

Once through water, always try the brakes. Wet brakes do not stop thevehicle as effectively as dry brakes. Drying can be improved by movingyour vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the brake pedal. Be cautious of sudden changes in vehicle speed or direction when youare driving in mud. Eve...

When climbing a steep slope or hill,start in a lower gear rather thandownshifting to a lower gear from ahigher gear once the ascent hasstarted. This reduces strain on theengine and the possibility of stalling. If you do stall out, do not try toturn around because you might rollover. It is better to ...

Tires can be damaged during off-road use. For your safety, tires that aredamaged should not be used for highway driving because they are morelikely to blow out or fail. You should carefully observe the recommended tire inflation pressurefound on the safety compliance certification label attached to ...

Loaded vehicles may handle differently than unloaded vehicles.Extra precautions, such as slower speeds and increased stopping distance, should be taken when driving a heavily loaded vehicle. Your vehicle can haul more cargo and people than most passenger cars.Depending upon the type and placement of...

Engine Rear axle ratio Maximum GCWR - kg (lbs.) Maximum trailer weight - kg (lbs.) Regular Cab 4x4 w/manual transmission 4.2L 3.31 3265 (7200) 1179 (2600) 4.2L 3.55 3538 (7800) 1452 (3200) 4.6L 3.31 3265 (7200) 1134 (2500) 4.6L 3.55 3538 (7800) 1406 (3100) SuperCab 4x4 w/manual transmission 4.6L 3.3...

Load equalizing hitch When hooking up a trailer using a load equalizing hitch, always use thefollowing procedure:1. Park the unloaded vehicle on a level surface. With the ignition on andall doors closed, allow the vehicle to stand for several minutes so that itcan level.2. Measure the height of a re...

Using a step bumper (if equipped) The rear bumper is equipped with an integral hitch and only requires a ballwith a 25.4 mm (one inch) shank diameter. The bumper has a 2,270 kg(5,000 lb.) trailer weight and 227 kg (500 lb.) tongue weight capacity. If it is necessary to relocate the trailer hitch bal...

Launching or retrieving a boat Disconnect the wiring to the trailer before backing the trailerinto the water. Reconnect the wiring to the trailer after thetrailer is removed from the water. When backing down a ramp during boat launching or retrieval: • do not allow the static water level to rise abo...

SNOWPLOWING Ford recommends the following specifications for low speed, personaluse snow removal: • F-150 4x4 (except F-150 Supercrew, Lightning and Harley-Davidsonmodels) • 5.4L engine • Heavy-duty service package • Super engine cooling • Heavy-duty front suspension package • Automatic transmission...

• Federal and most local regulations require additional exterior lampsfor snowplow-equipped vehicles. Consult your dealer for additionalinformation. • Tires have their maximum inflation pressure and associated load ratingimprinted on the tire sidewall. This pressure may or may not be thesame as that...

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...

U.S. Ford or Mercury vehicle customers who require roadside assistance,call 1–800–241–3673; Lincoln vehicle customers call 1–800–521–4140. Canadian customers who require roadside assistance, call1–800–665–2006. If you need to arrange roadside assistance for yourself, Ford MotorCompany will reimburse...

This switch is located in the frontpassenger’s footwell, by the kickpanel access cover. To reset the switch: 1. Turn the ignition OFF. 2. Check the fuel system for leaks. 3. If no leaks are apparent, reset theswitch by pushing in on the resetbutton. 4. Turn the ignition ON. 5. Wait a few seconds and...

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 15A Audio 2 5A Powertrain Control Module(PCM), Cluster 3 20A Cigar lighter, Data link connector 4 5A Power mirror switch, Mirror turnsignal relays 5 15A Speed control module, Reverselam...

The use of tire sealants is not recommended and maycompromise the integrity of your tires. The use of tire sealants may also affect your tire pressure monitoring system (if equipped). Spare tire information Your vehicle is equipped with a spare tire that may be used as a spare ora regular tire. The ...

Removing the spare tire 1. If equipped with a two piece lug wrench, assemble the lug wrench asshown in the illustration. • To assemble, screw the partstogether. To disassemble,unscrew. 2. Attach the spare tire lock key (A)to the jack handle (B). 3. Fully insert the jack handlethrough the bumper hole...

• Seven lug nut wheel 12. Stow the flat tire. Refer to Stowing the flat/spare tire. 13. Stow the jack and lug wrench. Make sure the jack is fastened so itdoes not rattle when you drive. 14. Unblock the wheels. Bolt size Wheel lug nut torque* Nm Lb-ft F-150 (five lug nutwheel): M14 x 2.0 200 150 F-15...

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...

4. Check all battery terminals and remove any excessive corrosion beforeyou attach the battery cables. Ensure that vent caps are tight and level. 5. Turn the heater fan on in both vehicles to protect any electricalsurges. Turn all other accessories off. Connecting the jumper cables 1. Connect the po...

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...

2. Remove the jumper cable on the negative (-) connection of thebooster vehicle’s battery. 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...

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 Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada have authorized dealerships toservice your vehicle. It is preferred that you return to the authorizeddealer where your vehicle was purchased when warranty repairs areneeded. However, you may also take your vehicle to another...

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 ...

Making a decision Board members review all available information related to eachcomplaint, including oral presentations, and arrive at a fair and impartialdecision. Board review may be terminated at any time by either party. Every effort is made to decide the case within 40 days of the date thatall ...

settlement have failed. This procedure is without cost to you and isdesigned to eliminate the need for lengthy and expensive legalproceedings. In the CAMVAP program, impartial third-party arbitrators conducthearings at mutually convenient times and places in an informalenvironment. These impartial a...

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...

• 5.4L Supercharged V8 engine • Never wash or rinse the engine while it is running; water in therunning engine may cause internal damage. PLASTIC (NON-PAINTED) EXTERIOR PARTS Use only approved products to clean plastic parts. These products areavailable from your dealer. • For routine cleaning, use ...

INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CLUSTER LENS 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 thedriver from undesirable windshield reflection. Do n...

For King Ranch F-150 SuperCrew leather seats, refer to separatesection in this chapter. • To clean, use a soft cloth with Motorcraft Deluxe Leather and VinylCleaner (ZC-11–A). Dry the area with a soft cloth. • To help maintain its resiliency and color, use the Motorcraft DeluxeLeather Care Kit (ZC-1...

CONDITIONING Bottles of King Ranch Leather Conditioner are available at the KingRanch Saddle Shop. Visit the Web site at www.krsaddleshop.com , or telephone (in the United States) 1–800–282–KING (5464). If you areunable to obtain King Ranch Leather Conditioner, use another premiumleather conditioner...

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...

Working with the engine on • Automatic transmission: 1. Set the parking brake and shift to P (Park). 2. Block the wheels. • 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 cleane...

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 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...

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 MINmark, add enoug...

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 ...

• 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 “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...

Recycled engine coolant • Motorcraft Premium Engine Coolant (green-colored): For vehicles equipped with this coolant, use only recycled engine coolantproduced by a Ford Motor Company approved process and meetingspecification ESE-M97B44–A. • Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant yellow-colored): For...

• Decreased engine coolant concentrations below 40% willdecrease the freeze protection characteristics of the enginecoolant and may cause engine damage. • Refer to the chart on the coolant container to ensure thecoolant concentration in your vehicle will provide adequateprotection at the temperature...

When fail-safe mode is activated You have limited engine power when in the fail-safe mode, so drive thevehicle with caution. The vehicle will not be able to maintain high speedoperation and the engine will run rough. Remember that the engine iscapable of completely shutting down automatically to pre...

The flow of fuel through a fuel pump nozzle can produce staticelectricity, which can cause a fire if fuel is pumped into an ungrounded fuel container. Use the following guidelines to avoid static build-up when filling anungrounded fuel container: • Place approved fuel container on the ground. • DO N...

If you do not use the proper fuel filler cap, excessive pressure orvacuum in the fuel tank may damage the fuel system or cause the fuel cap to disengage in a collision, which may result in possiblepersonal injury. Choosing the right fuel Use only UNLEADED FUEL. The use of leaded fuel is prohibited b...

Fuel quality If you are experiencing starting, rough idle or hesitation driveabilityproblems during a cold start, try a different brand of “Regular” unleadedgasoline. “Premium” unleaded gasoline is not recommended (particularlyin the United States) because it may cause these problems to becomemore p...

• Always use fuel with the recommended octane rating. • Use a known quality gasoline, preferably a national brand. • Use the same side of the same pump and have the vehicle facing thesame direction each time you fill up. • Have the vehicle loading and distribution the same every time. Your results w...

• Using fuel blended with alcohol may lower fuel economy. • Fuel economy may decrease with lower temperatures during the first12–16 km (8–10 miles) of driving. • Driving on flat terrain offers improved fuel economy as compared todriving on hilly terrain. • Transmissions give their best fuel economy ...

Allow the vehicle to sit for at least eight hours without starting theengine. Then, start the engine and complete the above driving cycle. Theengine 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 ADDIN...

BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR The fluid level will drop slowly asthe brakes wear, and will rise whenthe brake components are replaced.Fluid levels below the “MAX” linethat do not trigger the brake systemwarning lamp are within the normaloperating range, there is no need toadd fluid. If the fluid levels are ...

Checking and adding manual transmission fluid (if equipped) 1. Clean the filler plug. 2. Remove the filler plug andinspect the fluid level. 3. Fluid level should be at bottom ofthe opening. 4. Add enough fluid through thefiller opening so that the fluid levelis at the bottom of the opening. 5. Insta...

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 gene...

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...

axle assembly has been submerged in water. The axle lubricant shouldbe changed any time the rear axle has been submerged in water. 6 Service refill capacity is determined by filling the axle to 6-14 mm (1/4-9/16 inch) below the bottom of the filler hole with the vehicle on alevel surface. Add 118 ml...

Item Ford partname orequivalent Ford partnumber Fordspecification Engine coolant MotorcraftPremium EngineCoolant(green-colored) VC-4–A (US) orCXC-10(Canada) ESE-M97B44-A MotorcraftPremium GoldEngine Coolant(yellow-colored) VC-7–A WSS-M97B51-A1 Engine oil Motorcraft SAE5W-20 PremiumSynthetic BlendMot...

ENGINE DATA Engine 4.2L V6engine 4.6L V8engine 5.4L V8engine 5.4L Supercharged V8 engine Cubic inches 256 281 330 330 Requiredfuel 87 octane 87 octane 87 octane 91 octane Firing order 1-4-2-5-3-6 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8 Spark pluggap 1.3-1.4 mm(0.052-0.056inch) 1.3-1.4 mm(0.0...

Dimension Body Style Regular Cab 4x2 Regular Cab 4x4 Super Cab 4x2 Super Cab 4x4 (3) Overallheight 1846 mm(72.7 in)(SWB)1838 mm(72.4 in)(LWB) 1915 mm(75.4 in)(SWB)1907 mm(75.1 in)(LWB) 1849 mm(72.8 in)(SWB)1841 mm(72.5 in)(LWB) 1918 mm(75.5 in)(SWB)1907 mm(75.1 in)(LWB) (4) Wheelbase 3045 mm(119.9 i...

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...

Dash trim (wood grain) Engine block heaters Manual sliding rear window Power sliding rear window Remote start system Tire step Travel equipment Cargo cage (SuperCrew only) Bed mount bike carrier Bed tent Fog lights Hitch mount bike carrier Inside mirror with compass display Inside mirror with compas...

Protection and appearance equipment Bed mat/bedliner tailgate covers Bed mats Bedliners Bull bar (chrome & black) Cap (hard, color keyed — Leer supplier branded) Commercial Cap (Leer supplier branded) Cargo cover Cargo liner Chrome grill insert Diamond plate, bed rail caps Diamond plate, front b...

A Accessory delay ..........................57 Air bag supplemental restraintsystem ........................................106 and child safety seats ............108description ..............................106disposal ....................................110driver air bag .............................

dipstick ....................................213filter, specifications ........216, 247recommendations ...................216refill capacities ........................248specifications ..................251, 254 Exhaust fumes ..........................135 F Fail safe cooling ...........................

Power distribution box(see Fuses) ...............................174 Power door locks ........................74 Power point ...........................55–56 Power steering ..........................136 fluid, checking and adding ....235fluid, refill capacity ................248fluid, specifications...