Ford 2003 F-150 v.4- 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...

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 the Harley-Davidson F-150 Note: Your vehicle is not designed to be operated off-road. The undercab chrome bars are for decorative purposes only. Do not stepon these bars to enter or exit the vehicle. Harley-Davidson F-150 vehicles are equipped with high performancetires. When fir...

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...

4. Tape AMS: In tape mode, press and hold to activate AutomaticMusic Search (allows you to quicklylocate the beginning of the tape selection being played or to skip to thenext selection). Then, press REW (for the beginning of the currentselection) or FF (to advance to the next selection). The tape M...

5. EJ (eject): Press to eject a CD. 6. COMP (Compression): In CD mode, press to bring louder andsofter levels into more comfortablelistening level. The compression icon (c) will appear in the display. 7. Shuffle: Press to listen to the tracks on the CD in random order.Press again to turn off. 8. Mem...

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...

REAR AUDIO CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED) The rear seat controls allow the rear seat passengers to operate theradio, tape, CD or CD changer or in-vehicle entertainment system mode(if equipped). To engage, simultaneously press the memory preset controls 3 and 5.Press again to disengage. 1. Mode: Push to togg...

RADIO RECEPTION FACTORS There are three factors that can effect radio reception: • Distance/strength: The further you travel from an FM station, theweaker the signal and the weaker the reception. • Terrain: Hills, mountains, tall buildings, power lines, electric fences,traffic lights and thunderstor...

CD units are designed to play commercially pressed 12 cm (4.75in) audio compact discs only. Due to technical incompatibility,certain recordable and re-recordable compact discs may notfunction correctly when used in Ford CD players. Irregularshaped CDs, CDs with a scratch protection film attached, an...

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 Temperature conversion: Press the MAX A/C and DEF at the same time (for one second) to switch between Fahrenheit and Celsius.The English/Metric (E/M) control on the trip computer and messagecenter (if equipped) will not change temperature display...

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 accelerator pedal. Speedcontrol does not work at speeds below 48 k...

• 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 vehicle’s previously set speed. • Press th...

• 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...

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

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 desired HomeLink 威 button. Do NOT release the button. 2. The red indicator light will begin to flash after 20 seconds. Withoutreleasing t...

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...

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...

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...

The following are reasons most often given for not wearing safety belts:(All statistics based on U.S. data) Reasons given... Consider... “Crashes are rare events” 36700 crashes occur every day. The more we drive, the more we areexposed to “rare” events, even forgood drivers. 1 in 4 of us will be ser...

Reasons given... Consider... “I have an air bag” Air bags offer greater protection whenused with safety belts. Frontal airbagsare not designed to inflate in rear andside crashes or rollovers. “I’d rather be thrown clear” Not a good idea. People who are ejected are 40 times more likelyto DIE. Safety ...

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 switch to the RUN (or ON) position. (DO NOTSTART THE ENGINE.) 2. Wait until the safety belt warning light turns off. (Appro...

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 ...

• 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...

7. Allow the safety belt to retract to remove any slack in the belt. It willmake a clicking noise while doing this. 8. Before placing the child in the seat, forcibly move the seat forwardand side-to-side to make sure the seat is securely held in place. 9. Check to make sure the child seat is properl...

• F150 Regular Cab • F150 SuperCab • 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....

Your vehicle may be equipped with LATCH anchors for child seatinstallation at the following seating positions: • F150 Regular Cab • F150 Supercab • 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...

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 gearshift leverand allows key removal. For vehicleequipped with a manual transmission,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...

Using ABS When hard braking is required, apply continuous force on the brakepedal; do not pump the brake pedal since this will reduce theeffectiveness of the ABS and will increase your vehicle’s stoppingdistance. The ABS will be activated immediately, allowing you to retainfull steering control duri...

Vehicles with a higher center of gravity such as utility andfour-wheel drive vehicles handle differently than vehicles with a lower center of gravity. Utility and four-wheel drive vehicles are not designed for cornering at speeds as high as passenger cars any morethan low-slung sports cars are desig...

Forced downshifts • Allowed in (Overdrive) or Drive. • Depress the accelerator to the floor. • Allows transmission to select an appropriate gear. Shift strategy (4R100 automatic transmission) To account for customer driving habits and conditions, your 4R100automatic transmission electronically contr...

To start the vehicle: 1. Make sure the parking brake is fully set. 2. Press the clutch pedal to the floor, then put the gearshift lever in theneutral position. 3. Start the engine, then press the brake pedal and release the parkingbrake. 4. Move the gearshift lever to the desired gear, then slowly r...

Upshifts when cruising (recommended for best fuel economy) Shift from: Transfer case position (if equipped) 2H or 4H 4L 1 - 2 16 km/h (10 mph) 6 km/h (4 mph) 2 - 3 26 km/h (16 mph) 10 km/h (6 mph) 3 - 4 43 km/h (27 mph) 16 km/h (10 mph) 4 - D (Overdrive) 68 km/h (42 mph) 26 km/h (16 mph) All applica...

Do not park your vehicle in Neutral, it may move unexpectedlyand injure someone. Use 1 (First) gear and set the parking brake fully. Removing the key Turn the ignition off, push the release lever (located above the ignition),then turn the key toward you and remove the key. FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE (4WD) OPE...

Shifting between 2H (2WD High) and 4H (4WD High) • Move the 4WD control between 2H and 4H at any forward speed up to88 km/h (55 mph). Note: Do not perform this operation at speeds above 72 km/h (45 mph) if the outside temperature is below 0°C (32°F). Note: Do not perform this operation if the rear w...

Vehicles with a higher center of gravity such as utility andfour-wheel drive vehicles handle differently than vehicles with a lower center of gravity. Utility and four-wheel drive vehicles are not designed for cornering at speeds as high as passenger cars any morethan low-slung sports cars are desig...

Driving through deep water may damage the transmission. If the front or rear axle is submerged in water, the axle lubricant shouldbe replaced. After driving through mud, clean off residue stuck to rotating driveshaftsand tires. Excess mud stuck on tires and rotating driveshafts causes animbalance th...

Never drive with chains on the front tires of 4WD vehicles without alsoputting them on the rear tires. This could cause the rear to slide andswing around during braking. Tires, Replacement Requirements Do not use a size and type of tire and wheel other than thatoriginally provided by Ford Motor Comp...

Each day before you drive, checkyour tires. If one looks lower thanthe others, use a tire gauge to checkpressure of all tires, and adjust ifrequired. Check tire pressure with atire gauge every few weeks(including spare). Safe operationrequires tires that are neitherunderinflated nor a vehicle which ...

Your vehicle can haul more cargo and people than most passenger cars.Depending upon the type and placement of the load, hauling cargo andpeople may raise the center of gravity of the vehicle. Calculating the load your vehicle can carry/tow 1. Use the appropriate maximum GCWR chart (in the Trailer To...

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 aball with a 25.4 mm (one inch) shank diameter. The bumper has a 2,270kg (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...

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

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...

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 ...

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

3. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of the boostervehicle’s battery. 4. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of thedisabled vehicle’s battery. After the disabled vehicle has been started and the jumper cablesremoved, allow it to idle for several minutes so the...

WRECKER TOWING If you need to have your vehicle towed, contact a professional towingservice or, if you are a member of a roadside assistance program, yourroadside assistance service provider. Ford recommends your vehicle be towed with a wheel lift or flatbed. Donot tow with a slingbelt. Ford Motor C...

GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED At home 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 (CANADAONLY) 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...

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. • Add Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant(yellow-colored), VC-7–A (VC-7–B in Oregon), meeting FordSpecification WSS-M97B51–A1. Not...

1. Before you begin, turn the engine off and let it cool. 2. When the engine is cool, wrap a thick cloth around the coolantpressure relief cap on the coolant reservoir (an opaque plastic bottle).Slowly turn cap counterclockwise (left) until pressure begins to release. 3. Step back while the pressure...

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

5. Restart the engine and take your vehicle to a service facility. Driving the vehicle without repairing the engine problemincreases the chance of engine damage. Take your vehicle to aservice facility as soon as possible. WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE FUELS Important safety precautions Do no...

Fuel Filler Cap Your fuel tank filler cap has an indexed design with a 1/8 turn on/offfeature. When fueling your vehicle: 1. Turn the engine off. 2. Carefully turn the filler cap counterclockwise 1/8 of a turn until itstops. 3. Pull to remove the cap from the fuel filler pipe. 4. To install the cap,...

Repairs to correct the effects of using a fuel for which your vehicle wasnot designed may not be covered by your warranty. Octane recommendations Your vehicle is designed to use“Regular” unleaded gasoline withpump (R+M)/2 octane rating of 87.We do not recommend the use ofgasolines labeled as “Regula...

The advertised capacity is the amount of the indicated capacity and theempty reserve combined. Indicated capacity is the difference in theamount of fuel in a full tank and a tank when the fuel gauge indicatesempty. Empty reserve is the small amount of fuel remaining in the fueltank after the fuel ga...

Keep a record for at least one month and record the type of driving (cityor highway). This will provide an accurate estimate of the vehicle’s fueleconomy under current driving conditions. Additionally, keeping recordsduring summer and winter will show how temperature impacts fueleconomy. In general,...

• Perform all regularly scheduled maintenance items. Follow therecommended maintenance schedule and owner maintenance checksfound in your vehicle scheduled maintenance guide. Conditions • Heavily loading a vehicle or towing a trailer may reduce fuel economyat any speed. • Carrying unnecessary weight...

engine must warm up to its normal operating temperature. Once started,do not turn off the engine until the above driving cycle is complete. CHECKING AND ADDING POWER STEERING FLUID Check the power steering fluid.Refer to the scheduled maintenanceguide for the service intervalschedules. If adding flu...

BRAKE FLUID 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...

REFILL CAPACITIES Fluid Ford PartName Application Capacity Brake fluidand clutchfluid MotorcraftHighPerformanceDOT 3 MotorVehicle BrakeFluid All Fill to line or step(for clutch) onreservoir Enginecoolant 1 MotorcraftPremium GoldEngine Coolant(yellow-colored) 4.2L V6 engine 19.0L (20.1 quarts) 4.6L V...

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 part nameor equivalent Ford partnumber Fordspecification Engine coolant MotorcraftPremium GoldEngine Coolant(yellow-colored) VC-7–A WSS- M97B51-A1 Engine oil Motorcraft SAE5W-20 PremiumSynthetic BlendMotor OilMotorcraft SAE5W-20 SuperPremium MotorOil (Canada) XO-5W20-QSP(US)CXO-5W20–LSP12(...

ENGINE DATA Engine 4.2L V6engine 4.6L V8engine 5.4L V8engine 5.4L Supercharged V8 engine Cubicinches 256 281 330 330 Requiredfuel 87 octane 87 octane 87 octane 91 octane Firingorder 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(0.052...

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...

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...

Cargo trays (interior) Cellular phone holder Daytime running lights (DRL) 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...

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 ..........................61 Air bag supplemental restraintsystem ........................................112 and child safety seats ............113description ..............................112disposal ....................................116driver air bag .............................

Moon roof ....................................66 Motorcraft parts ................236, 254 O Octane rating ............................235 Oil (see Engine oil) ..................220 P Parking brake ............................141 Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....254 Pedals (see Power adjustablefoot ...