Ford 2004 F-150 v.5- User Manual

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

RADIO FREQUENCIES AM and FM frequencies are established by the Federal CommunicationsCommission (FCC) and the Canadian Radio and TelecommunicationsCommission (CRTC). Those frequencies are: AM - 530, 540–1700, 1710 kHz FM- 87.7, 87.9–107.7, 107.9 MHz RADIO RECEPTION FACTORS There are three factors th...

CD/CD PLAYER CARE Do: • Handle discs by their edges only. Never touch the playing surface. • Inspect discs before playing. Clean only with an approved CD cleanerand wipe from the center out. Don’t: • Expose discs to direct sunlight or heat sources for extended periodsof time. • Insert more than one ...

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

4. Direct the outer instrument panel vents towards the side windows.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 sudd...

Heated mirrors (if equipped): Press to activate/deactivate. This function will clear snow, fog and thin ice from the side rear view mirrors. 4. Recirculation control : Press to activate/deactivate air recirculation in cabin. Recirculated air may reduce the amount of time tocool down the interior of ...

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 message center, refer to Mini message center electronic compass temper...

odors from reaching the interior of the vehicle. Recirculation can beengaged manually in any other airflow selection except (defrost). Recirculation may turn off automatically in all airflow selections exceptMAX A/C. 5. A/C control: Press to activate/deactivate air conditioning. Use with recirculate...

AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (ATC) SYSTEM WITHHEATED SEATS (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 m...

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...

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

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

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

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

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

A driver’s first responsibility is the safe operation of the vehicle.The most important thing you can do to prevent a crash is to avoid distractions and pay attention to the road. Wait until it is safe tooperate Mobile Communications Equipment. POWER WINDOWS (IF EQUIPPED) Do not leave children unatt...

Window lock (if equipped) The window lock feature allows onlythe driver to operate the powerwindows. To lock out all the window controlsexcept for the driver’s press the leftside of the control. NOTE: The rear window switches will not illuminate when the window control is in the LOCKED position. Pre...

the normal state to the non-glare state when bright lights (glare) reachthe inside rear view mirror. When the inside rear view mirror detectsbright light from behind the vehicle, the inside rear view mirror willautomatically adjust (darken) to minimize glare. Do not block the sensor on the backside ...

On vehicles not equipped with reardefrost, press the heated mirrorcontrol located on the climatecontrol panel, refer to the Climate Controls chapter for more information. Do not remove ice from the mirrors with a scraper or attempt toreadjust the mirror glass if it is frozen in place. These actionsc...

The adjustment allows for approximately 3 inches (76 mm) of maximumtravel. 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 30 mph (48 km/h)or more without keeping your foo...

• Depress the brake pedal until thedesired vehicle speed is reached,press the SET 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, if RES/RESUME is...

In any mode: • Press VOL + or − to adjustvolume. Climate control features Press TEMP + or - to adjusttemperature. Press FAN + or - to adjust fanspeed. MOON ROOF (IF EQUIPPED) The moon roof control is located on the overhead console. Do not let children play with the moon roof. They may seriouslyhurt...

U.S. federal safety standards (this includes any garage door openermodel manufactured before April 1, 1982). A garage door which cannotdetect an object, signaling the door to stop and reverse, does not meetcurrent U.S. federal safety standards. For more information, contactHomeLink 威 at: www.homelin...

4. The indicator light will flash slowly and then rapidly. Release bothbuttons when the indicator light flashes rapidly. (The rapid flashing lightindicates acceptance of the hand-held transmitters’ radio frequencysignals.) 5. Press and hold the just-trained HomeLink 威 button and observe the indicato...

• Continue to press and hold the HomeLink 威 button (note step 3 in the “Programming” section) while you press and release — every two seconds (“cycle”) your hand-held transmitter until the frequency signal has been accepted by the HomeLink 威 . The indicator light will flash slowly and then rapidly a...

2. The indicator light will begin to flash after 20 seconds. Withoutreleasing the HomeLink 威 button, follow step 2 in the “Programming” section. For questions or comments, contact HomeLink 威 at www.homelink.com or 1–800–355–3515. MESSAGE CENTER (IF EQUIPPED) With the ignition in the ON position,the ...

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

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

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

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

TAILGATE LOCK (IF EQUIPPED) Your vehicle may be equipped with atailgate lock designed to preventtheft of the tailgate. • Insert ignition key and turn to theright to engage lock. • Turn ignition key to the left tounlock. TAILGATE REMOVAL Your tailgate is removable to allowmore room for loading. 1. Lo...

BED EXTENDER (IF EQUIPPED) Your vehicle may be equipped with a bed extender designed to extendthe pickup box for longer loads. To extend the bed extender: 1. Lower tailgate. 2. Pull the round knobs on each sideof the extender to release it fromthe pickup box. 3. Pivot extender on to the tailgate. 4....

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

The (lock) and (unlock) features will work again after: • a door has become ajar, • the ignition is turned to the 3 (ON) position, or • using the UNLOCK control on your remote entry transmitter or unlocking via the keyless entry keypad. Deactivating/activating power door lock/unlock disable feature ...

Memory feature (if equipped) The remote entry system can also control the memory feature. Press the control once to unlock the driver’s door. Pressing the control will automatically move the seat and adjustable pedals to thedesired memory position (the memory position corresponds to thetransmitter b...

Programming remote transmitters It is necessary to have all (maximum of six — original and/or new) of your remote transmitters available prior to beginning this procedure. Ifall remote entry transmitters are not present during the programmingprocedure, the transmitters that are not present during pr...

The dome lamp control (if equipped) must not be set to the off position for the illuminated entry system to operate. The inside lights will not turn off if: • they have been turned on with the dimmer control, or • any door is open. The battery saver will shut off the interior lamps 30 minutes after ...

system has been disabled. Conversely, two horn chirps followed by ahonk will indicate that the system is enabled. 4. Pressing the power door control two times again will turn the feature ON if it was previously OFF, or OFF if it was previously ON.Every two consecutive presses of the control after su...

Power door unlock/lock procedure You must complete Steps 1–5 within30 seconds, or the procedure willhave to be repeated. If theprocedure needs to be repeated,you must wait a minimum of 30seconds to begin again. 1. Turn the ignition to the 3 (ON)position, then press the control three times. 2. Turn t...

Your personal code is now erased and only the factory set 5–digit codewill work. Antiscan feature The keyless entry keypad is equipped with an anti-theft function called“antiscan.” The antiscan feature provides a one-minute lockout feature,where the user is unable to enter the vehicle using the keyp...

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...

Driver’s seat position sensor The driver’s seat position sensor allows your Personal Safety System totailor the deployment level of the driver dual-stage air bag based on seatposition. The system is designed to help protect smaller drivers sittingclose to the driver air bag by providing a lower air ...

• A series of five beeps will be heard. The tone pattern will repeatperiodically until the problem and warning light are repaired. If any of these things happen, even intermittently, have the PersonalSafety System serviced at your dealership or by a qualified technicianimmediately. Unless serviced, ...

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

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

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

2. Grasp the shoulder portion andpull downward until the entire beltis extracted. 3. Allow the belt to retract. As the belt retracts, you will hear a clickingsound. This indicates the safety belt is now in the automatic lockingmode. How to disengage the automatic locking mode Disconnect the combinat...

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

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

• 1st row center seating position The lap belt does not adjust automatically. 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. ...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

If it is necessary to modify an advanced front air bag system toaccommodate a person with disabilities, contact the Ford CustomerRelationship Center at the phone number shown in the CustomerAssistance section of this Owner’s Guide. Any alteration/modification to the front passenger seat mayaffect th...

The vast majority of drivers and passengers are much safer with an airbag than without. To do their job and reduce the risk of life threateninginjuries, air bags must open with great force, and this force can pose apotentially deadly risk in some situations, particularly when a front seatoccupant is...

• makes the potential harm from the passenger air bag in a crashgreater than the potential harm from turning OFF the air bag andallowing the passenger, even if belted, to hit the dashboard orwindshield in a crash. Transport Canada deactivation criteria (Canada Only) 1. Infant: An infant (less than 1...

or younger and who weigh 40 lbs[18 kg] or less) ride in your vehicle, youmust put them in safety seats made especially for children. Many statesrequire that children use approved booster seats until they are eightyears old. Check your local and state or provincial laws for specificrequirements regar...

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 ...

Installing child safety seats in the front row lap belt seatingpositions Note: Installing a child safety seat in the front row lap seatingposition should be avoided if at all possible. The passengersensing system does not recognize child seats in the front centerseating position. Never place a rear-...

The rear seat in the SuperCab and SuperCrew has three straps along thetop of the seatback that function as both routing loops for the tetherstraps and anchor loops. The tether strap anchors in your vehicle are in the following positions(shown from top view): Attach the tether strap only to the appro...

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

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

Starting the engine 1. Turn the key to 3 (ON) withoutturning the key to 4 (START). Ifthere is difficulty in turning the key,rotate the steering wheel until thekey turns freely. 2. Turn the key to 4 (START), thenrelease the key as soon as theengine starts. Note: If the engine does not start within fi...

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...

A high crown in the road or high crosswinds may also make the steeringseem to wander/pull. 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 ...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Each day before you drive, checkyour tires. If one looks lower thanthe others, use a tire gauge to checkpressure of all tires, and adjust ifrequired. Check tire pressure with atire gauge monthly (includingspare). Safe vehicle operationrequires your tires to be set at theproper pressure and your vehi...

Do not use replacement tires with lower load carrying capacitiesthan the originals because they may lower the vehicle’s GVWR and GAWR limitations. Replacement tires with a higher limit than theoriginals do not increase the GVWR and GAWR limitations. Exceeding any vehicle weight rating limitation cou...

Crew Cab 4x4 (139” wheelbase) Engine Rear axle ratio Maximum GCWR-lbs. (kg) Maximum trailer weight-lbs. (kg) 4.6L 3.55 11700 (5307) 6000 (2721) 4.6L 3.73 12200 (5534) 6500 (2948) 5.4L (w/17” tires) 3.55 14000 (6350) 8200 (3719) 5.4L (w/18” tires) 3.55 13500 (6123) 7700 (3493) 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 1 ⁄ 2 ” (13 mm) of the reference point. 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 6 inches (15 cm) above thebottom edge of the rear bumper. Exceeding these limits may allow water to enter vehi...

SNOWPLOWING Ford recommends that the F–150 used for snow removal include theSnow Plow Prep Package Option. The option is available for F–150 4x4Regular Cab and Super Cab (not available or recommended forSuperCrew), and includes the following upgrades: • F–150 4x4 (except F–150 SuperCrew) • 5.4L engi...

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 2004 F150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)USA English (fus) Roadside Emergencies 201

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

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

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 ...

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...

Jump starting 1. Start the engine of the booster vehicle and run the engine atmoderately increased speed. 2. Start the engine of the disabled vehicle. 3. Once the disabled vehicle has been started, run both engines for anadditional three minutes before disconnecting the jumper cables. Removing the j...

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 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...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

• 4.6L/5.4L V8 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 ...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The traction grade assigned to this tire is based onstraight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning or peak traction characteristics. Temperature A B C The temperature grades are A (the highest), B and C, representing thetire’s resistance to the gene...

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

which is located on the B-Pillar or the edge of the driver’s door. The coldinflation pressure should never be set lower than the recommendedpressure on the vehicle label. The tire suppliers may have additional markings, notes or warnings suchas standard load, radial tubeless, etc. Additional informa...

Note: If your tires show uneven wear ask a qualified technician at a Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealership to check for and correct any wheelmisalignment, tire imbalance or mechanical problem involved before tirerotation. Note: Your vehicle may be equipped with a dissimilar spare tire/wheel. A dissimil...

Never spin the tires in excess of the 35 mph (55 km/h) pointindicated on the speedometer. Highway hazards No matter how carefully you drive there’s always the possibility that youmay eventually have a flat tire on the highway. Drive slowly to theclosest safe area out of traffic. This may further dam...

MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS Component 4.6L V8 engine 5.4L V8 engine Air filter element FA-1632 FA-1754 Battery BTX-65-650 BTX-65-650 Fuel filter FG-986B FG-986B Oil filter FL-820-S orFL-400-S 3 FL-820-S PCV valve 1 Spark plugs 2 1 The PCV valve is a critical emission component. It is one of the items li...

REFILL CAPACITIES Fluid Ford PartName Application Capacity Brake fluidand clutchfluid MotorcraftHighPerformanceDOT 3MotorVehicleBrake Fluid All Fill to line or step(for clutch) onreservoir Enginecoolant 1 MotorcraftPremiumGold EngineCoolant(yellow-colored) 4.6L V8 engine 18.7L (19.8 quarts) 5.4L V8 ...

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

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

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

Some transmission fluids may be labeled as dual usage, such asMERCON 威 and MERCON 威 V. These dual usage fluids are not to be used in an automatic transmission that requires use of the MERCON 威 type fluid. However, these dual usage fluids may be used in transmissions thatrequire the MERCON 威 V type f...

SuperCab Vehicledimensions Styleside 5.5’box - inches(mm) Styleside /Flareside 6.5’box - inches(mm) Styleside 8.0’box - inches(mm) (1) Overalllength 218.0 (5536) 230.0 (5841) 248.6 (6313) (2) Overallwidth 78.9 (2005) 78.9 (2005) 78.9 (2005) (3) Overallheight –4x2/4x4 73.0 (1854) /75.5 (1918) 73.0 (1...

Vehicle identification number (VIN) The vehicle identification number isattached to a metal tag and islocated on the driver sideinstrument panel. (Please note thatin the graphic XXXX isrepresentative of your vehicleidentification number.) 1. World manufacturer identifier 2. Brake type and gross vehi...

Transmission/Transaxle code designations You can find a transmission/transaxle code on the vehicle certificationlabel. The following table tells you which transmission or transaxle eachcode represents. Truck application: Code Transmission Description Manual transmission M Manual 5–speed (AKK)) C Man...

Code Transmission Description D Automatic 5–speed overdrive (5R44E) R Automatic 5–speed overdrive (5R55S) Passenger car application: Code Transmission/Transaxle Description Front wheel drive manual transaxle R 5–speed overdrive (MTX75) W 5–speed overdrive (M5) Front wheel drive automatic transaxle A...

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

A Accessory delay ..........................60 Air bag supplementalrestraint system ................121–122 and child safety seats ............124description ..............................122disposal ....................................126driver air bag ..................122, 125indicator light .......

Engine oil ..................................234 checking and adding ..............234dipstick ....................................234filter, specifications ........236, 275recommendations ...................236refill capacities ........................276specifications ..................280, 282 Ex...