Ford 2004 F-150 v.1- 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 6.0LPower Stroke Diesel Engine Coverage. In addition, your vehicle is eligiblefor Emissions Defect and Emissions Performance Warranties. For adetai...

Front seat mounted rear facing child or infant seats should NEVER be used in front of a passenger side air bag unless the air bag can be and is turned OFF. Using your vehicle with a snowplow For more information and guidelines for using your vehicle with asnowplow, refer to the Driving chapter. F150...

These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle. Vehicle Symbol Glossary Safety Alert See Owner’s Guide Fasten Safety Belt Air Bag-Front Air Bag-Side Child Seat Child Seat InstallationWarning Child Seat LowerAnchor Child Seat TetherAnchor Brake System Anti-Lock Brake System Brake Fluid -No...

WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES Base instrument cluster Base with Tachometer instrument cluster Mid instrument cluster Instrument Cluster Instrument Cluster 10

Luxury instrument cluster Warning lights and gauges can alert you to a vehicle condition that maybecome serious enough to cause expensive repairs. A warning light mayilluminate when a problem exists with one of your vehicle’s functions.Many lights will illuminate when you start your vehicle to make ...

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

Charging system: Illuminates when the battery is not charging properly. Door ajar: Illuminates when the ignition is in the ON position andany door is open. Overdrive off (if equipped): Illuminates when the overdrive function of the transmission has been turned off, refer to the Driving chapter. • Wi...

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

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

Odometer: Registers the total kilometers (miles) of the vehicle. • With Mini Message Center • With Full Message Center Refer to Message Center in theDrivers Controls chapter on how toswitch the display from Metric toEnglish. Trip odometer: Registers the kilometers (miles) of individual journeys. • W...

Engine oil pressure gauge: Indicates engine oil pressure. Theneedle should stay in the normaloperating range (between “L” and“H”). If the needle falls below thenormal range, stop the vehicle, turnoff the engine and check the engineoil level. Add oil if needed. If the oil level is correct, have your ...

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

FORD SINGLE CD SOUND SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) 1. / Tuner: Press to manually go up or down the radiofrequency. Also use in menu modeto select various settings. 2. Phone/mute: Press to mute the playing media. Press again to returnto the playing media. 3. Menu: Press to toggle through the following modes: ...

Fade: Press to adjust the audio between the front and rear speakers. Use / / SEEK, SEEK . Speed sensitive volume: Radio volume automatically changes slightly with vehicle speed to compensate for road and wind noise. Press MENU to access and use / / SEEK, SEEK to adjust. Compression: Brings soft and ...

FORD DUAL MEDIA SOUND SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) 1. / Tuner: Press to manually go up or down the radiofrequency. Also use in menu modeto select various settings. 2. Seek: Press to access the next strong station or track. 3. Phone/mute: Press to mute the playing media. Press again to returnto the playing m...

10. Repeat: Press to repeat the current CD track. 11. Fast forward: Press to manually advance in a CD track. 12. Rewind: Press to manually reverse in a CD track. 13. Memory presets: To set a station: Select frequency bandAM/FM; tune to a station, press andhold a preset button until sound returns. 14...

Treble: Press to adjust the treble setting. Use / / SEEK, SEEK . Bass: Press to adjust the bass setting. Use / / SEEK, SEEK . Balance: Press to adjust the audio between the left and right speakers. Use / / SEEK, SEEK . Fade: Press to adjust the audio between the front and rear speakers. Use / / SEEK...

14. Seek: Press to access the next strong station or track. 15. AM/FM: Press to select AM/FM frequency band. 16. ON/OFF/Volume: Press to turn ON/OFF. Turn to increase/decreasevolume.If the volume is set above a certainlevel and the ignition is turned off,the volume will come back on at a“nominal” li...

RADIO RECEPTION FACTORS There are three factors that can affect 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(4.75 in) audio compact discs only. Due to technicalincompatibility, certain recordable and re-recordable compactdiscs may not function correctly when used in Ford CD players.Irregular shaped CDs, CDs with a scratch protection filmattached, and...

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

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

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

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

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

If your vehicle is equipped with a mini message center, refer to Mini message center electronic compass temperature display in the Driver Controls Chapter. MAX A/C: For maximum cooling performance, press , A/C, , and set the temperature to 60°F and the highest blower setting. 1. Defrost : Distribute...

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

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

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

Replacing headlamp bulbs 1. Make sure that the headlamp control is in the OFF position and openthe hood. 2. At the top and inboard side of theheadlamp, loosen the three retainingscrews. 3. Once the three retaining screwshave been removed, disengage thetab at the top center of theheadlamp assembly by...

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

3. Carefully pull the lamp assemblystraight rearward from the tailgatepillar to disengage two hiddensnap-in retainers. (Flare side taillamps are not equipped with snap-inretainers.) 4. Remove bulb socket from thelamp assembly by turning itcounterclockwise. 5. Pull bulb straight out of socketand pres...

Replacing license plate lamp bulbs The license plate bulbs are locatedbehind the rear bumper. To changethe license plate lamp bulbs: 1. Reach behind the rear bumper tolocate the bulb. 2. Twist the bulb socketcounterclockwise and carefully pullto remove it from the lampassembly. 3. Pull out the old b...

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...

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

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

Place both palms on the underside of the storage bin, avoiding thestorage bin door. Push upwards with palms. While pushing upwards with palms, grip the side latches with fingers andsqueeze. Driver Controls 55

With pressure applied with palms and side latches squeezed down, pulldownward on the entire storage bin and remove. AUXILIARY POWER POINT Power outlets are designed foraccessory plugs only. Do nothang any type of accessory oraccessory bracket from the plug.Improper use of the poweroutlet can cause d...

CENTER CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED) The center console offers several useful storage features. These include: 1. Cupholders 2. Tissue holder in lid 3. Power point 4. Large utility compartment hasCoin holder slots, PalmPilot y /PDA holder, Pen holder, and Cassette/CDorganizer slots Use only soft cups in the...

POWER WINDOWS (IF EQUIPPED) When closing the powerwindows, you should verify they are free of obstructions andensure that children and/or petsare not in the proximity of thewindow openings. Press and hold the bottom part of the rocker switch to open the window.Press and hold the top part of the rock...

• Press and hold the bottom part ofthe rocker switch to open windowall the way to the full openposition. • Press and hold the top part of therocker switch to close thewindow. All rear seat occupants and/or cargo must be properly restrainedand clear of the back window opening before operating the pow...

To adjust your mirrors: 1. Rotate the control clockwise toadjust the right mirror and rotatethe control counterclockwise toadjust the left mirror. 2. Move the control in the directionyou wish to tilt the mirror. 3. Return to the center position tolock mirrors in place. Heated outside mirrors (if equ...

Fold-away mirrors Fold the side mirrors in carefullybefore 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...

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 control and releaseit. 4. Take your foot off the acceleratorpedal. 5. The indicator light ...

Increasing speed while using speed control There are two ways to set a higherspeed: • Press and hold the SET controluntil you get to the desiredspeed, then release the control.You can also use the SET controlto operate the Tap-Up function.Press and release this control toincrease the vehicle set spe...

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

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

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

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

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

Usually, when something affects the compass readings, the compass willcorrect itself after a few days of operating your vehicle in normalconditions. If the compass still appears to be inaccurate, a manualcalibration may be necessary. Refer to Compass zone/calibration adjustment. Most geographic area...

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

Setup menu Press this control for the followingdisplays: • System Check • Units (English/Metric) • Autolock • Autolamp Delay • Language System check Selecting this function from theSETUP menu causes the messagecenter to cycle through each of thesystems being monitored. For eachof the monitored syste...

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

MINI MESSAGE CENTER ELECTRONIC COMPASS/TEMPERATUREDISPLAY (IF EQUIPPED) Outside air temperature The outside temperature display iscontained in the instrument clusterand displays all the time, exceptwhen a warning message is present. To turn the display off or changethe display from English to metric...

4. Press the ODO reset button inthe cluster, hold for six seconds andrelease. You will see that ZONEappears in the instrument clusterdisplay. 5. Press and release the button until the desired zone number appears. Note: The range of zone values are from 01 to 15 and “wraps” back to 01. 6. When you ge...

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 anglefrom horizontal. 5....

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 y 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. Deactivating/activating power door lock disable feature You must complete Steps 1...

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

To replace the battery: 1. Twist a thin coin between the twohalves of the remote entrytransmitter near the key ring. DONOT TAKE THE RUBBER COVERAND CIRCUIT BOARD OFF THEFRONT HOUSING OF THEREMOTE ENTRY TRANSMITTER. 2. Do not wipe off any grease on thebattery terminals on the backsurface of the circu...

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 the keys yourself. Refer to Programming spare keys for instructions on how to program the coded key. Note: The SecuriLock y passive...

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

Front seat • Lift the track release bar to movethe seat forward or rearward.Make sure that the seat isrelatched into place. • Pull the release lever handlelocated on the side of the seat upto move the seat back forward orbackward. Using the armrest (if equipped) Push the release control to movethe a...

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

Combination lap and shoulder belts 1. Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle (the buckle closest tothe direction the tongue is coming from) until you hear a snap and feel itlatch. Make sure the tongue is securely fastened in the buckle. • Front seats • Rear seats (if equipped) 2. To unfasten,...

• Rear seats (if equipped) The front outboard and rear safety restraints in the vehicle arecombination lap and shoulder belts. The front passenger and rear seatsafety belts have two types of locking modes described below: Vehicle sensitive mode The vehicle sensitive mode is the normal retractor mode...

How to use the automatic locking mode 1. Buckle the combination lap and shoulder belt. • Front passenger seat • Rear seats (if equipped) 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...

After any vehicle collision, the safety belt systems at all outboardseating positions (except the driver position, which does not have this feature) must be checked by a qualified technician to verifythat the automatic locking retractor feature for child seats is stillfunctioning properly. In additi...

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

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

Reasons given... Consider... “Crashes are rare events” 36700 crashes occur every day. The more we drive, the more we areexposed to “rare” events, even forgood drivers. 1 in 4 of us will be seriously injured in a crash duringour lifetime. “I’m not going far” 3 of 4 fatal crashes occur within 25 miles...

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

will flash 4 times per second for 3 seconds, followed by 3 seconds withthe light off, then followed by the restraint system warning lightflashing 4 times per second for 3 seconds again. Safety belt extension assembly If the safety belt is too short when fully extended, there is a 20 cm (8inch) safet...

AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) 1. Air bag cover Important SRS precautions The SRS is designed to work with the safety belt to help protect thedriver and right front passenger from certain upper body injuries. Airbags inflate rapidly; there is a risk of injury from a deploying air bag. A...

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

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

If the air bag has deployed, the air bag will not function again and must be replaced immediately. If the air bag is not replaced, the unrepaired area will increase the risk of injury in acollision. The SRS consists of: • driver and passenger air bag modules (which include the inflators,covers and a...

Disposal of air bags and air bag equipped vehicles (includingpretensioners) See your local dealership or qualified technician. Air bags MUST BEdisposed of by qualified personnel. Passenger air bag ON/OFF switch (if equipped) An air bag ON/OFF switchhas been installed in this vehicle. Before driving,...

2. When the ignition is turned to theON position the “passenger airbagoff” indicator light illuminatesbriefly, momentarily shuts off andthen turns back on. This indicates that the passenger air bag isdeactivated. Refer to Front passenger sensing system in this chapter. If the OFF light fails to illu...

The safety belts for the driver and right front passenger seatingpositions have been specifically designed to function together with the air bags in certain types of crashes. When you turn OFF yourair bag, you not only lose the protection of the air bag, you also mayreduce the effectiveness of your ...

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

If the vehicle is equipped with an AirBag On/Off switch, it will override thedecision from the passenger sensingsystem when in the OFF mode. In caseof securing child seats (with or withouta latch system) on the front passengerseat for vehicles that do not have arear seat, the air bag On/Off switchsh...

or younger and who weigh 18 kg [40 lbs] or less) ride in your vehicle,you must put them in safety seats made especially for children. Manystates require that children use approved booster seats until they areeight years old. Check your local and state or provincial laws for specificrequirements rega...

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 seating position-Regular Cab) (passenger side front and rear seating positions-SuperCrew andSuperCab) (if equipped). • LATCH lower anchors are recommended for use by children up to 22kg (48 pou...

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

7. Before placing the child into the child seat, forcibly tilt the child seatfrom side to side and in forward direction to make sure that the seat isheld securely in place. If the child seat moves excessively, repeat steps 5through 7, try a different child safety seat, or properly install the childs...

• F150 SuperCrew and SuperCab Front seat tether strap attachment 1. Position the child safety seat on the seat cushion. 2. Route the child safety seat tether strap over the back of the seat andunder the head restraint. 3. Locate the correct anchor for the selected seating position. • You may need to...

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

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

Do not start your vehicle in a closed garage or in other enclosedareas. Exhaust fumes can be toxic. Always open the garage door before you start the engine. See Guarding against exhaust fumes in this chapter for more instructions. If you smell exhaust fumes inside your vehicle, have your dealerinspe...

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

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

TRACTION-LOK AXLE (IF EQUIPPED) This axle provides added traction on slippery surfaces, particularly whenone wheel is on a poor traction surface. Under normal conditions, theTraction-Lok axle functions like a standard rear axle. PREPARING TO DRIVE YOUR VEHICLE Utility vehicles have a significantly h...

2 (Second) This position allows for second gear only. • Provides engine braking. • Use to start-up on slippery roads. • To return to D (Overdrive), move the gearshift lever into the D(Overdrive) position. • Selecting 2 (Second) at higher speeds will cause the transmission todownshift to second gear ...

illuminates when the RSS is not turned off, it may indicate a failure inthe RSS. The RSS will remain off until either the RSS control is pushedagain or the ignition switch is recycled. Keep the RSS sensors (located on the rear bumper/fascia) freefrom snow, ice and large accumulations of dirt (do not...

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...

Parking On some 4WD vehicles, when the transfer case is in the N (Neutral)position, the engine and transmission are disconnected from the rest ofthe driveline. Therefore, the vehicle is free to roll even if the automatictransmission is in P (Park) or the manual transmission is in gear. Do notleave t...

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

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

Descend a hill in the same gear youwould use to climb up the hill toavoid excessive brake applicationand brake overheating. Do notdescend in neutral; instead,disengage overdrive or manuallyshift to a lower gear. Whendescending a steep hill, avoidsudden hard braking as you couldlose control. When you...

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

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 ...

Calculating the load your vehicle can carry/tow 1. Use the appropriate maximum GCWR chart (in the Trailer Towing section in this chapter) for your type of engine, rear axle ratio and tire size. 2. Weigh your vehicle without cargo. To obtain correct weights, take yourvehicle to a shipping company or ...

Crew Cab 4x4 (139” wheelbase) Engine Rear axle ratio Maximum GCWR-kg (lbs.) Maximum trailer weight-kg (lbs.) 4.6L 3.55 5307 (11700) 2721 (6000) 4.6L 3.73 5534 (12200) 2948 (6500) 5.4L (w/17” tires) 3.55 6350 (14000) 3719 (8200) 5.4L (w/18” tires) 3.55 6123 (13500) 3493 (7700) 5.4L (w/17” tires) 3.73...

2. Measure the height of a reference point on the front and rear bumpersat the center of the vehicle. 3. Attach the trailer to the vehicle and adjust the hitch equalizers so thatthe front bumper height is within 0–13 mm (0.5 in) of the referencepoint. After proper adjustment, the rear bumper should ...

If it is necessary to relocate the trailer hitch ball position, aframe-mounted trailer hitch must be installed. Driving while you tow When towing a trailer: • Turn off the speed control. The speed control may shut offautomatically when you are towing on long, steep grades. • Consult your local motor...

When backing down a ramp during boat launching or retrieval: • do not allow the static water level to rise above the bottom edge ofthe rear bumper. • do not allow waves to break higher than 15 cm (6 inches) above thebottom edge of the rear bumper. Exceeding these limits may allow water to enter vehi...

Regular Cab and Super Cab (not available or recommended forSuperCrew), and includes the following upgrades: • F–150 4x4 (except F–150 SuperCrew) • 5.4L engine • Heavy-duty payload package • Snowplow prep package Installing the snowplow Weight limits and guidelines for selecting and installing the sn...

Operating the vehicle with the snowplow attached Ford recommends that the F–150 be limited to low speed, personal-usesnow removal. Do not use your vehicle for snow removal until it hasbeen driven at least 800 km (500 miles). The attached snowplow blade restricts airflow to the radiator, and maycause...

• Do not shift the transmission from a forward gear to R (Reverse) untilthe engine is at idle and the wheels are stopped. • If the vehicle is stuck, shift the transmission in a steady motionbetween forward and reverse gears. Do not rock the vehicle for morethan a few minutes. The transmission and ti...

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, behind the kickpanel access cover, in front of thefuse box. The access cover needs tobe removed to reset the fuel pumpshut-off switch. To reset the switch: 1. Turn the ignition OFF. 2. Check the fuel system for leaks. 3. If no leaks are appare...

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

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

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

Auxiliary relay box The relay box is located in the engine compartment on the left fender. • Without Daytime Running Lamp (DRL) option Roadside Emergencies 194

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

The use of tire sealants may damage your tires. 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 ...

2. Fully insert the jack handlethrough the bumper hole and intothe guide tube through the accesshole in the rear bumper. 3. Turn the handle counterclockwise until tire is lowered to the ground,the tire can be slid rearward and the cable is slightly slack. 4. Slide the retainer through the center of ...

• 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. Stowing the flat/spare tire Note: Failure to follow spare tire stowage instructions may re...

1. Use only a 12–volt supply to start your vehicle. 2. Do not disconnect the battery of the disabled vehicle as this coulddamage the vehicle’s electrical system. 3. Park the booster vehicle close to the hood of the disabled vehiclemaking sure the two vehicles do not touch. Set the parking brake on b...

2. Connect the other end of the positive (+) cable to the positive (+)terminal of the assisting battery. 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 eng...

2. Start the engine of the disabled vehicle. 3. Once the disabled vehicle has been started, run both engines for anadditional three minutes before disconnecting the jumper cables. Removing the jumper cables Remove the jumper cables in the reverse order that they wereconnected. 1. Remove the jumper c...

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

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

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

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

from Ford and Lincoln Mercury dealership management, recognized fortheir business leadership qualities. What the Board needs To have your case reviewed you must complete the application in theDSB brochure and mail it to the address provided on the applicationform. Some states will require you to use...

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

In the CAMVAP program, impartial third-party arbitrators conducthearings at mutually convenient times and places in an informalenvironment. These impartial arbitrators review the positions of theparties, make decisions and, when appropriate, render awards to resolvedisputes. CAMVAP decisions are fas...

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

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

WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADES The windshield, rear window and wiper blades should be cleaned regularly.If the wiper does not wipe properly, substances on the windshield, rearwindow or the wiper blades may be the cause. These may include hot waxtreatments used by commercial car washes, tree sap, or other ...

• If grease or tar is present on the material, spot-clean the area firstwith Motorcraft Spot and Stain Remover (ZC-14). • Never saturate the seat covers with cleaning solution. • Do not use household cleaning products or glass cleaners, which canstain and discolor the fabric and affect the flame ret...

SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS To help you service your vehicle: • We highlight do-it-yourself items in the engine compartment for easylocation. • We provide a scheduled maintenance guide which makes trackingroutine service easy. If your vehicle requires professional service, your dealership can providethe...

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

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

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

• 4.6L/5.4L engine 5. Locate and carefully remove the engine oil level indicator (dipstick). 6. Wipe the indicator clean. Insert the indicator fully, then remove itagain. • If the oil level is between the MIN and MAX marks, the oil level is acceptable. DO NOT ADD OIL. • If the oil level is below the...

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

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

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

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

When the engine is cold, check thelevel of the engine coolant in thereservoir. • The engine coolant should be at the “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 add engine coolant when the engine is hot. Steam andscalding liquids released from a hot cooling system can burn you badly. Also, you can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Do not put engine coolant in the windshield washer fluidcontainer. If sprayed on the windshield, engine...

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...

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 [–34° F]): • It may be necessary to increase the coolant concentrationabove 50%. • NEVER increase the coolant concentration above 60%. • ...

How fail-safe cooling works If the engine begins to overheat: • The engine coolant temperaturegauge will move to the red (hot)area. • The mini message center (ifequipped) will indicate “CheckGauges”, refer to Warning Lights and Chimes in the Instrument Cluster chapter. • The message center (if equip...

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

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

Many of the world’s automakers approved the World-wide Fuel Charterthat recommends gasoline specifications to provide improvedperformance and emission control system protection for your vehicle.Gasolines that meet the World-wide Fuel Charter should be used whenavailable. Ask your fuel supplier about...

Filling the tank The advertised fuel capacity of the fuel tank on your vehicle is equal tothe rated refill capacity of the fuel tank as listed in the Refill capacities section of this chapter. The advertised capacity is the amount of the indicated capacity and theempty reserve combined. Indicated ca...

5. Follow one of the simple calculations in order to determine fueleconomy: Calculation 1: Multiply liters used by 100, then divide by total kilometers traveled. Calculation 2: Divide total miles traveled by total gallons used. Keep a record for at least one month and record the type of driving (cit...

Maintenance • Keep tires properly inflated and use only recommended size. • Operating a vehicle with the wheels out of alignment will reduce fueleconomy. • Use recommended engine oil. Refer to Lubricant specifications in this chapter. • Perform all regularly scheduled maintenance items. Follow there...

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

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

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

Low fluid level Do not drive the vehicle if the fluidlevel is at the bottom of the dipstickand the ambient temperature isabove 10°C (50°F). Correct fluid level The transmission fluid should be checked at normal operatingtemperature 66°C-77°C (150°F-170°F) on a level surface. The normaloperating temp...

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

3. Add only enough fluid throughthe filler opening so that the fluidlevel is at the bottom of theopening. Use only fluid that meets Ford specifications. Refer to Lubricant Specifications in this chapter. DRIVELINE UNIVERSAL JOINT AND SLIP YOKE Your vehicle may be equipped with universal joints that ...

Traction AA A B C The traction grades, from highest to lowest are AA, A, B, and C. Thegrades represent the tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement as measuredunder controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces ofasphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor tractionperformance. Th...

Improperly inflated tires can affect vehicle handling and can failsuddenly, possibly resulting in loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover and/or personal injury. Tire rotation Because your vehicle’s tires perform different jobs, they often weardifferently. To make sure your tires wear evenly and l...

When replacing full size tires, never mix radial bias-belted, orbias-type tires. Use only the tire sizes that are listed on the Certification Label. Make sure that all tires are the same size, speedrating, and load-carrying capacity. Use only the tire combinationsrecommended on the label. If you do ...

4 Approximate dry fill capacity including transmission fluid cooling system, actual refill capacities will vary based on vehicle application andtransmission fluid cooling system (i.e. coolers size, cooling lines. auxiliarycooler capacities). The amount of transmission fluid and fluid levelshould be ...

LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS Item Ford part nameor equivalent Ford partnumber Fordspecification Front axle (4X4) Motorcraft SAE75W-90 FuelEfficient HighPerformanceSynthetic RearAxle Lubricant XY-75W90-QFEHP — Rear axle Motorcraft SAE75W-90 FuelEfficient HighPerformanceSynthetic RearAxle Lubricant 1 XY-7...

Item Ford part nameor equivalent Ford partnumber Fordspecification Hinges, latches,striker plates,fuel filler doorhinge and seattracks. Multi-PurposeGrease XG-4 or XL-5 ESR-M1C159-Aor ESB-M1C93-B Lock cylinders Motorcraftpenetrating andlock lubricant Motorcraft XL-1 none Transmission/steering/parkin...

Regular Cab Vehicledimensions Styleside 6.5’box mm (in) Flareside 6.5’box mm (in) Styleside 8.0’box mm (in) (5) Track -Front 1701 (67.0) 1701 (67.0) 1701 (67.0) (5) Track -Rear 1701 (67.0) 1701 (67.0) 1701 (67.0) Maintenance and Specifications 264

Super Cab Vehicledimensions Styleside 5.5’box mm (in) Styleside/Flareside 6.5’box mm (in) Styleside 8.0’box mm (in) (1) Overalllength 5536 (218.0) 5841 (230.0) 6313 (248.6) (2) Overallwidth 2005 (78.9) 2005 (78.9) 2005 (78.9) (3) Overallheight 4x2/4x4 1854 (73.0) /1918 (75.5) 1854 (73.0) /1905 (75.0...

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

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

Code Transmission Description T Automatic 4–speed overdrive (4R44E) E Automatic 4–speed overdrive (4R100) J Automatic 5–speed overdrive (5R55E) Electric H One speed electric D Automatic 5–speed overdrive (5R44E) R Automatic 5–speed overdrive (5R55W) Passenger car application: Code Transmission/Trans...

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

A Accessory delay ..........................59 Air bag supplemental restraintsystem ........................................118 and child safety seats ............120description ..............................118disposal ....................................123driver air bag .............................

Engine oil ..................................226 checking and adding ..............226dipstick ....................................226filter, specifications ........228, 257recommendations ...................228refill capacities ........................257specifications ..................261, 263 Ex...