Ford 2003 F-150 v.3- 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 Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) in the Seating and safety restraints chapter. Failure to follow the specific warnings and instructions could result in personal injury...

Using your vehicle as an ambulance Do not use this vehicle as an ambulance. Your vehicle is not equipped with the Ford Ambulance PreparationPackage. Notice to owners of pickup trucks and utility type vehicles Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate thanother types of vehicles. Bef...

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: The Service engine soon indicator light illuminates when the ignition is firstturned to the ON...

Driving a vehicle with the brake system warning light on isdangerous. A significant decrease in braking performance may occur. It will take you longer to stop the vehicle. Have the vehiclechecked by your dealer immediately. Anti-lock brake system: If the ABS light stays illuminated orcontinues to fl...

Low fuel: Illuminates when the fuel level in the fuel tank is at, or nearempty (refer to Fuel gauge in this chapter). Low washer fluid: Illuminates when the windshield washer fluid islow. Speed control: Illuminates when the speed control is activated. Turnsoff when the speed control systemis deactiv...

High beams: Illuminates when the high beam headlamps are turned on. Key-in-ignition warning chime: Sounds when the key is left in the ignition in the OFF/LOCK or ACC position and the driver’s door isopened. Headlamps on warning chime: Sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are on, the ignition i...

Harley—Davidson instrument cluster 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, the engine is o...

Trip odometer: Registers the kilometers (miles) of individualjourneys. Press the control once toswitch from the odometer to thetrip odometer. To reset the trip,press the control again until the trip reading is 0.0 miles. Tachometer (if equipped): Indicates the engine speed inrevolutions per minute. ...

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...

10. CD: Press and hold until desired selection is reached. 11. Tune / Discs : In radio mode, press to move up or down thefrequency band in individualincrements. 12. Seek: Press and release SEEK / for previous/next strong station, selection or track. 13. Power/volume: Press to turn ON/OFF; turn to in...

Fade: Press FADE then press SEL to shift the sound from thefront/rear speakers. 4. Eject: Press to eject a CD. 5. RDS: Allows your audio system to receive station identification orprogram type from RDS-equippedFM radio stations. Press RDS then press SEL to activate/deactivate: Traffic: Allows you to...

jammed. It is recommended that homemade CDs be identifiedwith permanent felt tip marker rather than adhesive labels. Ballpoint pens may damage CDs. Please contact your dealer forfurther information. AUDIO SYSTEM WARRANTY AND SERVICE Refer to the Warranty Guide for audio system warranty information. ...

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...

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...

Storage compartment (if equipped) Press the OPEN control to open thestorage compartment. The door willopen slightly and can be moved tofull open. The storage compartment may beused to secure sunglasses or asimilar object. Installing a garage door opener (if equipped) The storage compartment can be c...

Electronic compass/temperature display (if equipped) Outside air temperature The outside temperature display iscontained in the overhead consoleunless the vehicle is equipped withan EATC system. Refer to Electric automatic temperature control in the Climate controls chapter. The temperature display ...

AUXILIARY POWER POINT Power outlets are designed foraccessory plugs only. Do nothang any type of accessory oraccessory bracket from the plug.Improper use of the poweroutlet can cause damage notcovered by your warranty. The auxiliary power point is locatedon the instrument panel. Do not plug optional...

• Power point • Tissue holder • Cassette/CD organizer slots Use only soft cups in the cupholder. Hard objects can injure youin a collision. CELL PHONE USE The use of Mobile Communications Equipment has become increasinglyimportant in the conduct of business and personal affairs. However,drivers must...

Power side view mirrors (if equipped) To adjust your mirrors 1. Select L to adjust the left mirror or R to adjust the right mirror. 2. Move the control in the directionyou wish to tilt the mirror. 3. Return to the center position todisable the adjust function. Heated outside mirrors (if equipped) Bo...

Fold-away mirrors Pull the side mirrors in carefullywhen driving through a narrowspace, like an automatic car wash. POWER ADJUSTABLE FOOT PEDALS (IF EQUIPPED) The accelerator and brake pedalshould only be adjusted when thevehicle is stopped and the gearshiftlever is in the P(Park) position. Press an...

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 the SET ACCEL controland release it. 4. Take your foot off the acceleratorpedal. 5. The indicator ...

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 speed control OFFcontrol. Note: When you turn off the speed control or the ignition, your speedc...

Do not let children play with the moon roof. They may seriouslyhurt themselves. HOMELINK 姞 UNIVERSAL TRANSCEIVER WITH TRAVELNOTE 姞 (IF EQUIPPED) The HomeLink 威 Universal Transceiver, located on the driver’s visor, provides a convenient way to replace up to three hand-held transmitterswith a single b...

8. Return to the vehicle and firmly press, hold for two seconds andrelease the HomeLink 威 button. Repeat the press/hold/release sequence again, and, depending on the brand of the garage door opener (or otherrolling code equipped device), repeat this sequence a third time tocomplete the programming. ...

2. The red indicator light will begin to flash after 20 seconds. Withoutreleasing the HomeLink 威 button, follow step 2 in the “Programming” section. For questions or comments, contact HomeLink 威 at www.homelink.com or 1–800–355–3515. Gate Operator & Canadian Programming During programming, yourh...

If the DEL button is inadvertently pressed or the time allotted (five seconds) has passed, the indicator light will flash amber and an “error”tone will sound. POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MAT (IF EQUIPPED) Position the floor mat so that theeyelet is over the pointed end of theretention post and rotate f...

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...

Childproof door locks (if equipped) When these locks are set, the reardoors cannot be opened from theinside. The rear doors can beopened from the outside when thedoors are unlocked. The childproof locks are located onrear edge of each rear door andmust be set separately for eachdoor. Setting the loc...

The UNLOCK feature will work again after: • a door has become ajar, • the ignition is turned to the ON position, or • using the UNLOCK control on your remote entry transmitter or unlocking via the keyless entry keypad. Power door unlock disable feature — activation/deactivation Please see your deale...

Replacing lost remote entry transmitters If you would like to have your remote entry transmitter reprogrammedbecause you lost one, or would like to buy additional remote entrytransmitters, you can either reprogram them yourself, or take all remote entry transmitters to your authorized dealer for rep...

The illuminated entry system will turn off the interior lights if: • the ignition switch is turned to the ON position, or • the remote transmitter lock control is pressed, or • after 25 seconds of illumination. The dome lamp control (if equipped) must not be set to the OFF position for the illuminat...

Anti-scan feature If the wrong code has been entered 36 times, the keypad will go into ananti-scan mode. This mode disables the keypad for one minute and thekeypad lamp will flash during this time. The anti-scan feature will turn off after: • one minute of keypad inactivity. • pressing the UNLOCK co...

unless a coded key programmed to your vehicle is used. The use of the wrong type of coded key may lead to a “no-start” condition. Your vehicle comes with two coded keys; additional coded keys may bepurchased from your dealer. The dealer can program your spare keys toyour vehicle or you can program t...

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...

When to use the automatic locking mode • Anytime a child safety seat is installed in a passenger front or outboard rear seating position with Regular Cab or SuperCab.SuperCrew models include the center seating position of the secondrow. Children 12 years old and under should be properly restrained i...

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...

CrewCab base bench seats and all Regular Cab seating positions, thesafety belts are equipped with a retractor pretensioner. The driver and front outboard passenger safety belt pretensioners aredesigned to activate only during certain frontal or near-frontal collisionswith sufficient longitudinal dec...

• 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....

• All vehicle doors are closed. • The driver’s safety belt is unbuckled. • 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...

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...

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)recommends a minimum distance of at least 25 cm (10 inches) between an occupant’s chest and the driver air bag module. Never place your arm over the air bag module as a deploying airbag can result in serious arm fractures or other injuries. T...

Children must always be properly restrained. Failure to follow theseinstructions may increase the risk of injury in a collision. An infant in a rear-facing seat faces a high risk of serious or fatalinjuries from a deploying passenger air bag. Rear facing infant seats should NEVER be placed in the fr...

internal injuries, particularly to occupants who are not properlyrestrained or are otherwise out of position at the time of air bagdeployment. Thus, it is extremely important that occupants be properlyrestrained as far away from the air bag module as possible whilemaintaining vehicle control. Severa...

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 ...

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 top tetherstrap. Install the child safety seat in a seating position which is capableof providing a tether anchorage. For more informa...

9. Check to make sure the child seat is properly secured before each use. 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 ...

• F150 SuperCrew • 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 seatbac...

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...

STARTING Positions of the ignition 1. ACCESSORY, allows the electricalaccessories such as the radio tooperate while the engine is notrunning. 2. LOCK, locks the steering wheel,automatic transmission gearshiftlever and allows key removal. Forvehicle equipped with a manualtransmission, you must depres...

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 BRAKE warning l...

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED) Brake-shift interlock This vehicle is equipped with a brake-shift interlock feature that preventsthe gearshift lever from being moved from P (Park) when the ignition isin the ON position unless brake pedal is depressed. If you cannot move the gearshift ...

Drive is activated when the transmission control switch is pressed. • This position allows for all forward gears except overdrive. • O/D OFF lamp is illuminated. • Provides engine braking. • Use when driving conditions cause excessive shifting from O/D toother gears. Examples: city traffic, hilly te...

or a new battery is installed, the transmission must relearn its adaptivestrategy. Optimal shifting will resume within a few hundred kilometers(miles) of operation. If the shift quality does not improve within a few hundredkilometers (miles) of operation, or if the downshifts and otherthrottle condi...

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 spe...

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...

such 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. Refer to Shifting to/from 4L (4WD Low) for proper operation. Shifting between 2H (2WD high) and 4H (4WD high) • Move the transfer case...

• If shifting out of 4L (4WD Low), wait for the LOW RANGE light in theinstrument cluster turn turn off indicating the shift is complete. Note: Some noise may be heard as the system shifts or engages; this is normal. Driving off-road with truck and utility vehicles 4WD vehicles are specially equipped...

pavement only after reducing your speed. Do not turn the steeringwheel too sharply while returning to the road surface. • It may be safer to stay on the apron or shoulder of the road and slowdown gradually before returning to the pavement. You may losecontrol if you do not slow down or if you turn t...

Do not spin the wheels at over 56 km/h (35 mph). The tires mayfail and injure a passenger or bystander. Emergency maneuvers • In an unavoidable emergency situation where a sudden sharp turnmust be made, remember to avoid “over-driving” your vehicle, i.e.,turn the steering wheel only as rapidly and a...

Mud and water If you must drive through highwater, drive slowly. Traction orbrake capability may be limited. When driving through water,determine the depth; avoid waterhigher than the bottom of the hubs(if possible) and proceed slowly. Ifthe ignition system gets wet, thevehicle may stall. Once throu...

slopes or hills . A danger lies in losing traction, slipping sideways and possibly rolling over. Whenever driving on a hill, determine beforehandthe route you will use. Do not drive over the crest of a hill withoutseeing what conditions are on the other side. Do not drive in reverseover a hill witho...

Do not use “aftermarket lift kits” or other suspension modifications,whether or not they are used with larger tires and wheels. These “aftermarket lift kits” could adversely affect the vehicle’s handlingcharacteristics, which could lead to loss of vehicle control or rollover andserious injury. Tires...

Ford Motor Company recommends that caution be used with any vehicleequipped with a high load or device (such as ladder racks or pickup boxcover). Failure to maintain your vehicle properly may void the warranty, increaseyour repair cost, reduce vehicle performance and operational capabilitiesand adve...

Special loading instructions for owners of pickup trucks andutility-type vehicles For important information regarding safe operation of this typeof vehicle, see the Preparing to drive your vehicle section in this chapter. Loaded vehicles may handle differently than unloaded vehicles.Extra precaution...

Preparing to tow Use the proper equipment for towing a trailer and make sure it isproperly attached to your vehicle. See your dealer or a reliable trailerdealer if you require assistance. Hitches Do not use hitches that clamp onto the vehicle’s bumper or attach to theaxle. You must distribute the lo...

Do not connect a trailer’s hydraulic brake system directly to yourvehicle’s brake system. Your vehicle may not have enough braking power and your chances of having a collision greatly increase. The braking system of the tow vehicle is rated for operation at theGVWR not GCWR. Trailer lamps Trailer la...

• Allow more distance for stopping with a trailer attached. • The trailer tongue weight should be 10–15% of the loaded trailerweight. • After you have traveled 80 km (50 miles), thoroughly check yourhitch, electrical connections and trailer wheel lug nuts. • To aid in engine/transmission cooling and...

If a distance of 80 km (50 miles) or a speed of 56 km (35 mph) must beexceeded, the drive shaft will have to be removed before the vehicle istowed. Ford recommends the driveshaft be removed/installed only by a qualifiedtechnician. See your local dealer for driveshaft removal/installation. Improper r...

• The weight of the snowplow and supporting components distributed tothe front axle must not exceed the Front Axle Accessory ReserveCapacity. • The total weight of the snowplow and aftermarket equipment mustnot exceed the TARC. • The weight of the installed snowplow and aftermarket equipment mustnot...

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...

USING ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE Complete the roadside assistance identification card and place it in yourwallet for quick reference. In the United States, this card is found in theOwner Guide portfolio in the glove compartment in Ford vehicles and ismailed to you if you own a Mercury or Lincoln. In Canada...

FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH FUEL RESET 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 fo...

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...

Spare tire information Your vehicle is equipped with a spare tire that may be used as a spare ora regular tire. The spare tire wheel may not match the road wheel, and isnot equipped with wheel trim. The wheel trim from the wheel/tire maybe used on the spare if the wheels match. If your vehicle is eq...

2. Attach the spare tire lock key (A)to the jack handle (B). 3. Fully insert the jack handlethrough the bumper hole and intothe guide tube. The key and lockwill engage with a slight push andcounterclockwise turn. Someresistance will be felt when turningthe jack handle assembly. 4. Turn the handle co...

• 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 ...

3. Once the disabled vehicle has been started, run both engines for anadditional three minutes before disconnecting the jumper cables. 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 ...

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 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 some states (in the U.S.) you must directly notify Ford in writingbefore pursuing remedies under your state’s warranty laws. Ford is alsoallowed a final repair attempt in some states. In the United States, a warranty dispute must be submitted to theDispute Settlement Board before taking action un...

THE DISPUTE SETTLEMENT BOARD (U.S. ONLY) The Dispute Settlement Board is: • an independent, third-party arbitration program for warranty disputes. • available free to owners and lessees of qualifying Ford Motor Companyvehicles. The Dispute Settlement Board may not be available in all states. FordMot...

Board membership The Board consists of: • Three consumer representatives • A Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealership representative Consumer candidates for Board membership are recruited and trained byan independent consulting firm. The dealership Board member is chosenfrom Ford and Lincoln Mercury deale...

Oral presentations If you would like to make an oral presentation, indicate YES to question6 on the application. While it is your right to make an oral presentationbefore the Board, this is not a requirement and the Board will decide thecase whether or not an oral presentation is made. An oral prese...

UTILIZING THE MEDIATION/ARBITRATION PROGRAM(CANADA ONLY) In those cases where you continue to feel that the efforts by Ford andthe dealer to resolve a factory-related vehicle service concern have beenunsatisfactory, Ford of Canada participates in an impartial third partymediation/arbitration program...

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...

LEATHER SEATS (IF EQUIPPED, EXCEPT FOR THE KING RANCHSUPERCREW) Your leather seating surfaces have a clear, protective coating over theleather. 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 Viny...

SCRATCHES In order to lessen the appearance of certain scratches and other wearmarks, apply conditioner on the affected area following the sameinstructions as in the Conditioning section. CONDITIONING Bottles of King Ranch Leather Conditioner are available at the KingRanch Saddle Shop. Visit the Web...

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 4.2L 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...

• 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...

• Oil levels above the MAX mark may cause engine damage. Some oilmust be removed from the engine by a service technician. 7. Put the indicator back in and ensure it is fully seated. Adding engine oil 1. Check the engine oil. For instructions, refer to Checking the engine oil in this chapter. 2. If t...

Change your engine oil and filter according to the appropriate schedulelisted in the scheduled maintenance guide. Ford production and aftermarket (Motorcraft) oil filters are designed foradded engine protection and long life. If a replacement oil filter is usedthat does not meet Ford material and de...

Batteries normally produce explosive gases which can causepersonal injury. Therefore, do not allow flames, sparks or lighted substances to come near the battery. When working near the battery,always shield your face and protect your eyes. Always provide properventilation. When lifting a plastic-case...

• If you do not allow the engine to relearn its idle trim, the idlequality of your vehicle may be adversely affected until the idletrim is eventually relearned. If the battery has been disconnected or a new battery has been installed,the clock and the preset radio stations must be reset once the bat...

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 ...

driving cycles without these or any other temporary malfunctionspresent, the Check Engine/Service Engine Soon light should turn off. (A driving cycle consists of a cold engine startup followed by mixedcity/highway driving.) No additional vehicle service is required. If the Check Engine/Service Engin...

2. While the engine idles, turn the steering wheel left and right severaltimes. 3. Turn the engine off. 4. Check the fluid level in thereservoir. It should be between theMIN and MAX lines. Do not addfluid if the level is in this range. 5. If the fluid is low, add fluid in small amounts, continuously...

If an overfill occurs, excess fluidshould be removed by a qualifiedtechnician. An overfill condition oftransmission fluid may causeshift and/or engagementconcerns and/or possibledamage. Do not use supplemental transmission fluid additives, treatments orcleaning agents. The use of these materials may...

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. Install and tighten the fill plugsecurely. Use only fluid that meets Ford specifications. Refer to Lubricant Specifications in this chapter. Chec...

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 ...

SERVICING YOUR TIRES Checking the tire pressure • Use an accurate tire pressure gauge. • Check the tire pressure when tires are cold, after the vehicle has beenparked for at least one hour or has been driven less than 5 km (3 miles). • Adjust tire pressure to recommended specifications found on theC...

• Five tire rotation Replacing the tires Replace the tires when the wearband is visible through the tiretreads. Due to exposure to theelements and exhaust you shouldreplace the spare tire when youreplace the other tires. When replacing full size tires, never mix radial bias-belted, orbias-type tires...

Do not replace your tires with “high performance” tires or largersize tires. Failure to follow these precautions may adversely affect thehandling of the vehicle, and increase the risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover and/or personal injury. Tires that are larger or smaller than your vehi...

REFILL CAPACITIES Fluid Ford PartName Application Capacity Brake fluidand clutchfluid Motorcraft HighPerformanceDOT 3 MotorVehicle BrakeFluid All Fill to line or step(for clutch) onreservoir Enginecoolant 1 MotorcraftPremiumEngine Coolant(green-colored) or Motorcraft Premium GoldEngine Coolant(yello...

LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS Item Ford partname orequivalent Ford partnumber Fordspecification Front axle(4X4) Motorcraft SAE75W-90Premium 4x4Front AxleLubricant XY-75W90-TQL WSP-M2C201-A Rear axle Motorcraft SAE75W-140 HighPerformanceSynthetic RearAxle Lube 1 XY-75W140–QL WSL-M2C192-A Brake fluid andcl...

Item Ford partname orequivalent Ford partnumber Fordspecification Transmission/steering/parkingbrake linkagesand pivots,brake and clutchpedal shaft (ifequipped) PremiumLong-Life Grease XG-1-C orXG-1-K ESA-M1C75-B Power steeringfluid, transfercase fluid (4X4)and transmissionfluid (manual) MotorcraftM...

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 transmission application requiring MERCON 威 may cause transmission damage. Use of any fluid other than ther...

Flareside Dimension Body Style Regular Cab 4x2 Regular Cab 4x4 Super Cab 4x2 Super Cab 4x4 (1) Overalllength 5255 mm(206.9 in) 5263 mm(207.2 in) 5728 mm(225.5 in) 5735 mm (225.8 in) (2) Overallwidth 2014 mm(79.3 in) 1 2030 mm(79.9 in) 1 2014 mm(79.3 in) 1 2030 mm(79.9 in) 1 (3) Overallheight 1846 mm...

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. Harley-Davidson serialization plate The Harley-Davidson Edition contains a serialization plate that is uniquea...

FORD ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE A wide selection of genuine Ford accessories are available for yourvehicle through your local authorized Ford, Lincoln, Mercury or Ford ofCanada dealer. These quality accessories have been specificallyengineered to fulfill your automotive needs; they are custom desi...

A Accessory delay ..........................61 Air bag supplemental restraintsystem ........................................111 and child safety seats ............112description ..............................111disposal ....................................115driver air bag .............................

filter, specifications ........223, 255recommendations ...................223refill capacities ........................256specifications ..................259, 261 Exhaust fumes ..........................140 F Fail safe cooling ........................231 Floor mats ....................................

Power distribution box(see Fuses) ...............................180 Power door locks ........................78 Power point .................................59 Power steering ..........................141 fluid, checking and adding ....242fluid, refill capacity ................256fluid, specificati...