Ford 2005 F-150 v.3- 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 2005 F150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)USA_English (fus) 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 warning light is functional, it will momentarily illuminate when the ignition isturned to the ON positi...

Safety belt: Reminds you to fasten your safety belt. A chime will alsosound to remind you to fasten yoursafety belt. 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)...

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...

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. / 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...

RDS (Available on Audiophile radios only): RDS is available in FM mode, and allows you to search RDS-equipped stations for a certain category ofmusic format: Classic, Country, Info, Jazz/RB, Religious, Rock, Soft, Top40. RDS must be activated to access Find and Show functions.To activate, press and ...

FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) Your vehicle may be equipped with a Family Entertainment System(FES). Refer to the DVD Supplement Guide for further information on your system. RADIO FREQUENCIES AM and FM frequencies are established by the Federal CommunicationsCommission (FCC) and the Cana...

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...

3. Set the fan speed to the highest setting. 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...

Temperature conversion: To switch between Fahrenheit and Celsius: If your vehicle is equipped with a full message center, refer to Setup menu in the Message center section of the Driver Controls chapter for more information. If your vehicle is equipped with a mini message center, seeyour dealer for ...

Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) system with heated 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...

12. A/C control: Press to activate/deactivate air conditioning. Use with recirculated air to improve cooling performance and efficiency. Engagesautomatically in AUTO, (defrost) and (floor/defrost). 13. OFF: Outside air is shut out and the fan will not operate. 14. Temperature control: Press to incre...

HEADLAMP CONTROL Rotate the headlamp controlclockwise to the first position to turn on the parking lamps. Rotateclockwise to the secondposition to also turn on the headlamps. Autolamp control (if equipped) The autolamp system provides lightsensitive automatic on-off control ofthe exterior lights nor...

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...

4. On the wall or screen you willobserve a light pattern with adistinct horizontal edge towards theright. If this edge is not at thehorizontal reference line, the beam will need to be adjusted so the edgeis at the same height as the horizontal reference line. 5. Locate the vertical adjuster oneach h...

Dome/courtesy lamps (if equipped) The dome lamp lights when: • any door is opened. • the instrument panel dimmerswitch is rotated up until thecourtesy lamps come on. • any of the remote entry controlsare pressed and the ignition isOFF. The reading portion, the two outer lights, can only be toggled o...

2. At the top and inboard side of theheadlamp, peel the protective coverback and loosen the three retainingscrews. 3. Once the three retaining screwshave been removed, disengage thetab at the top center of theheadlamp assembly by lifting it up. 4. Slide headlamp assembly forwarddisconnecting the sna...

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, peel the protective coverback and loosen the three retainingscrews. 3. Once the three retaining screwshave been removed, ...

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. Windshield washer: Push the end of the stalk: • briefly: causes a single swipe ofthe wipers without washer fluid. • a quick pus...

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...

MIRRORS Automatic dimming inside rear view mirror (if equipped) Your vehicle is equipped with aninside rear view mirror with anauto-dimming function. Theelectronic day/night mirror willchange from the normal (highreflective) state to the non-glare(darkened) state when bright lights (glare) reach the...

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...

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 and hold the rocker control toadjust accelerator and brake pedal. • Press the bottom of the control toadjust the peda...

Audio control features Press to select: • AM, FM1, FM2, TAPE (ifequipped) • CD (if equipped), • FES/DVD (if equipped), or • FES/AUX (if equipped). In AM, FM1, or FM2 mode: • Press SEEK to select preset stations or the next strong station withinthe selected radio band. In CD mode: • Press SEEK to sel...

with a single built-in device. This feature will learn the radio frequencycodes of most transmitters to operate garage doors, entry gate operators,security systems, entry door locks, and home or office lighting. When programming your HomeLink 威 Wireless Control System to a garage door or gate, be su...

Gate Operator & Canadian Programming During programming, yourhand-held transmitter mayautomatically stop transmitting —not allowing enough time forHomeLink 威 to accept the signal from the hand-held transmitter. After completing Steps 1 and 2outlined in the “Programming” section, replace Step 3 w...

Erasing HomeLink 姞 buttons To erase the three programmedbuttons (individual buttons cannotbe erased): • Press and hold the two outerHomeLink 威 buttons until the indicator light begins toflash-after 20 seconds. Releaseboth buttons. Do not hold forlonger that 30 seconds. HomeLink 威 is now in the train...

Selectable features Reset Press this control to select and resetfunctions shown in the INFO menuand SETUP menu. Info menu This control displays the followingcontrol displays: • Odometer/Compass • Trip odometer/Odometer/Compass • Distance to Empty • Average Fuel Economy • Trip Elapsed Drive Time Odom...

Compass zone/calibration adjustment 1. Determine your magnetic zone byreferring to the zone map. 2. Turn ignition to the ON position. 3. Start the engine. 4. From Info menu, select theCompass/Odometer function. (Donot select Trip, DTE, or AFE. Thetop of the message center must beblank). 5. Press and...

Compass The compass reading may be affected when you drive near largebuildings, bridges, power lines and powerful broadcast antennas.Magnetic or metallic objects placed in, on or near the vehicle may alsoaffect compass accuracy. Usually, when something affects the compass readings, the compass willc...

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 the SecuriLock 娂 passive anti-theft system section in this chapter for more ...

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...

• after 25 seconds of illumination. 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 ...

4. Within five seconds, press the control two times. Note: One horn chirp should be heard, indicating the system has been disabled.Conversely, a horn chirp followed by a honk will indicate the system isenabled. Pressing the power door control two times again will turn the feature ON if it was previo...

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...

4. Turn the ignition from the 3 (ON) position back to the 1 (OFF/LOCK)position in order to remove the second coded key from the ignition. 5. Within 10 seconds of removing the second coded key, insert the new unprogrammed key (new key/valet key) into the ignition and turn theignition from the 1 (OFF/...

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 Before returning the seatback to its original position, make surethat cargo or any objects are not trapped underneath the seatback. After returning t...

position. The system is designed to help protect smaller drivers sittingclose to the driver air bag by providing a lower air bag output level. Front passenger sensing system For air bags to do their job they must inflate with great force, and thisforce can pose a potentially deadly risk to occupants...

Safety restraints precautions Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lapbelt snug and low across the hips. To reduce the risk of injury, make sure children sit in the backseat where they can be properly restrained. Never let a passenger hold a child on his or her lap while thevehic...

Safety belts and seats can become hot in a vehicle that has beenclosed up in sunny weather; they could burn a small child. Check seat covers and buckles before you place a child anywhere near them. Combination lap and shoulder belts 1. Insert the belt tongue into theproper buckle (the buckle closest...

3. Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle for your seating positionuntil you hear a snap and feel it latch. 4. Make sure the tongue is securely fastened to the buckle by pulling onthe tongue. The lap belt should fit snugly and as low as possible around thehips, not across the waist. Front and...

Vehicle sensitive mode The vehicle sensitive mode is the normal retractor mode, allowing freeshoulder belt length adjustment to your movements and locking inresponse to vehicle movement. For example, if the driver brakessuddenly or turns a corner sharply, or the vehicle receives an impact ofapproxim...

• 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. This indicates the safety belt is now in the automatic lockingmode. How to disengage the automatic locking m...

BELT AND RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY MUST BE REPLACED ifthe seat belt assembly “automatic locking retractor” feature or any other seat belt function is not operating properly when checkedaccording to the procedures in Workshop Manual. Failure to replacethe Belt and Retractor assembly could increase the risk ...

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 airbag” Airbags 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 be...

To reduce the risk of injury, do not deactivate/activate the BeltMinder feature while driving the vehicle. 1. Turn the ignition switch to the RUN (or ON) position. (DO NOTSTART THE ENGINE) 2. Wait until the safety belt warning light turns off. (Approximately 1minute) • Step 3 must be completed withi...

Safety belt maintenance Inspect the safety belt systems periodically to make sure they workproperly and are not damaged. Inspect the safety belts to make surethere are no nicks, tears or cuts. Replace if necessary. All safety beltassemblies, including retractors, buckles, front safety belt buckleass...

air bags plus safety belts in impacts for which the air bags are designedto deploy, and air bags do not offer any protection in crashes for whichthey do not deploy. The air bag supplemental restraint system consists of: • driver and passenger dual stage air bag modules (which include theinflators an...

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 or a...

Objects Pass Airbag OffIndicator Light Passenger Airbag Empty seat Unlit Disabled Small (i.e. 3 ringbinder, small purse,bottled water) Unlit Disabled Medium (i.e. heavybriefcase, fully packedluggage) Lit Disabled Empty seat, Small ormedium object withsafety belt buckled Lit Disabled In case there is...

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

To improve the fit of both the lap and shoulder belt on children whohave outgrown child safety seats, Ford Motor Company recommends useof a belt-positioning booster. 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 a...

• 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 lb....

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 ...

Ford recommends the use of a child safety seat having a top tetherstrap. Install the child safety seat in a seating position with LATCH andtether anchors. For more information on top tether straps and anchors,refer to Attaching safety seats with tether straps in this chapter. For more information of...

2. Place the child safety seat in the center seating position. 3. Route the tongue and webbing through the child seat according to thechild seat manufacturer’s instructions. 4. Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle for the center seatingposition until you hear a snap and feel it latch. Make ...

• F150 Regular Cab • 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...

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...

NOTICE TO UTILITY VEHICLE AND TRUCK OWNERS Utility vehicles and trucks handledifferently than passenger cars inthe various driving conditions thatare encountered on streets,highways and off-road. Utilityvehicles and trucks are not designedfor cornering at speeds as high aspassenger cars any more tha...

Power is supplied to all four wheelsthrough a transfer case or powertransfer unit. 4WD vehicles allowyou to select different drive modesas necessary. Information ontransfer case operation and shiftingprocedures can be found in the Driving chapter . Information on transfer case maintenance can be fou...

Every day before you drive, checkyour tires. If one looks lower thanthe others, use a tire gauge to checkpressure of all tires and adjust ifrequired. At least once a month and beforelong trips, inspect each tire andcheck the tire pressure with a tiregauge (including spare, if equipped).Inflate all t...

Always inflate your tires to the Ford recommended inflation pressureeven if it is less than the maximum inflation pressure information foundon the tire. The Ford recommended tire inflation pressure is found onthe tire label or certification label which is located on the B-Pillar or theedge of the dr...

5. Repeat this procedure for each tire, including the spare. Note: Some spare tires require higher inflation pressure than the other tires. Check the tire label on the B pillar or the edge of the driver’s doorfor the recommended spare tire pressure. 6. Visually inspect the tires to make sure there a...

Temporary Emergency Spare Tire Information Your vehicle may be equipped with a temporary emergency spare tire.This tire may be a T-type/mini-spare tire which will have the words“Temporary Use Only” molded into the tire sidewall or it may be a fullsize dissimilar spare tire/wheel that is different in...

Location of the spare tire and tools The spare tire and tools for your vehicle are stowed in the followinglocations: Tool Location Spare tire Under the vehicle, just forward ofthe rear bumper Jack, jack handle and lug nut wrench Regular Cab: Behind the interiortrim on the passenger side of thecabSup...

Tire change procedure To help prevent the vehicle from moving when you change a tire,be sure the parking brake is set, then block (in both directions) the wheel that is diagonally opposite (other side and end of thevehicle) to the tire being changed. If the vehicle slips off the jack, you or someone...

3. Turn the jack handle clockwise until the tire is raised to its stowedposition underneath the vehicle. The effort to turn the jack handleincreases significantly and the spare tire carrier ratchets or slips whenthe tire is raised to the maximum tightness. Tighten to the best of yourability, to the ...

7. H: Indicates the tire’s speed rating. The speed rating denotes the speed at which a tire is designed to be driven for extended periods oftime under a standard condition of load and inflation pressure. The tireson your vehicle may operate at different conditions for load and inflationpressure. The...

Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for “LT” typetires “LT” type tires have some additionalinformation beyond those of “P”type tires; these differences aredescribed below: 1. LT: Indicates a tire, designated by the Tire and Rim Association(T&RA), that is intended for serviceon ...

Information on “T” type tires “T” type tires have some additionalinformation beyond those of “P”type tires; these differences aredescribed below: T145/80D16 is an example of a tiresize. Note: The temporary tire size for your vehicle may be different fromthis example. 1. T: Indicates a type of tire, ...

Safety practices Driving habits have a great deal to do with your tire mileage and safety. • Observe posted speed limits • Avoid fast starts, stops and turns • Avoid potholes and objects on the road • Do not run over curbs or hit the tire against a curb when parking If your vehicle is stuck in snow,...

Wheel misalignment in the front or the rear can cause uneven and rapidtreadwear of your tires and should be corrected by a qualified technicianat a Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealer. Front wheel drive (FWD) vehiclesand those with an independent rear suspension (if equipped) mayrequire alignment of all ...

SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS Snow tires must be the same size and grade as the tires youcurrently have on your vehicle. The tires on your vehicle have all weather treads to provide traction inrain and snow. However, in some climates, you may need to use snowtires and chains. If you need to use chains, it i...

Vehicle Curb Weight – is the weight of your new vehicle when you picked it up from your dealer plus any aftermarket equipment. Payload – is the combined weight of cargo and passengers that the vehicle is carrying. The maximum payload for your vehicle can be foundon the Tire Label on the B-Pillar or ...

Example only: Cargo Weight – includes all weight added to the Base Curb Weight, including cargo and optional equipment. When towing, trailer tongue loador king pin weight is also part of cargo weight. 2005 F150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)USA_English (fus) Tires, Wheels and Loading 173

GAW (Gross Axle Weight) – is the total weight placed on each axle (front and rear) – including vehicle curb weight and all payload. GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) – is the maximum allowable weight that can be carried by a single axle (front or rear). These numbers are shown on the Safety Compliance...

GVWR (Gross Vehicle WeightRating) – is the maximum allowable weight of the fully loadedvehicle (including all options,equipment, passengers and cargo). The GVWR is shown on theSafety Compliance CertificationLabel located on the B-Pillar orthe edge of the driver’s door.The GVW must never exceed theGV...

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

Crew Cab 4x2 (139” wheelbase) Engine Rear axle ratio Maximum GCWR-lb. (kg) Maximum trailer weight-lb. (kg) 4.6L 3.55 11700 (5307) 6300 (2858) 4.6L 3.73 12200 (5534) 6800 (3084) 5.4L (with 17” tires) 3.55 14000 (6350) 8500 (3856) 5.4L (with 18” tires) 3.55 13500 (6123) 8000 (3629) 5.4L (with 17” tire...

Hitches Do not use hitches that clamp onto the vehicle’s bumper or attach to theaxle. You must distribute the load in your trailer so that 10%–15% of thetotal weight of the trailer is on the tongue. Load equalizing hitch When hooking up a trailer using a load equalizing hitch, always use thefollowin...

Trailer lamps Trailer lamps are required on most towed vehicles. Make sure all runninglights, brake lights, turn signals and hazard lights are working. See yourdealer or trailer rental agency for proper instructions and equipment forhooking up trailer lamps. Using a step bumper (if equipped) The rea...

• To aid in engine/transmission cooling and A/C efficiency during hotweather while stopped in traffic, place the gearshift lever in P (Park)(automatic transmission) or N (Neutral) (manual transmissions). • Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a grade. If you mustpark on a grade, place whee...

4x4 vehicles equipped with manual-shift transfer case: • Release the parking brake. • Turn the key in the ignition to the OFF position. • Place the transmission in N (Neutral). • Place the transfer case lever in N (Neutral). • Do not exceed 55 mph (88 km/h) vehicle speed. • The maximum recommended d...

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

Note: If the engine does not start within five seconds on the first try, turn the key to OFF, wait 10 seconds and try again. If the engine stillfails to start, press and hold the accelerator to the floor and try again;this will allow the engine to crank with the fuel shut off in case theengine is fl...

Base instrument cluster withand without tachometer Mid and Luxury instrumentcluster Parking brake To set the parking brake (1), pressthe parking brake pedal down untilthe pedal stops. The BRAKE warning lamp will illuminate and will remain illuminateduntil the parking brake is released. Base instrume...

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

The transmission control indicator(TCIL) will illuminate on theinstrument cluster. Drive (not shown) Drive is activated when the transmission control switch is pressed. • This position allows for all forward gears except overdrive. • O/D OFF lamp is illuminated. • Provides engine braking. • Use when...

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

Recommended shift speeds Upshift and downshift according to the following charts for your specificengine/drivetrain combination: Upshifts when accelerating (recommended for best fuel economy) Shift from: Transfer case position (if equipped) 2H or 4H 4L 1 - 2 15 mph (24 km/h) 9 mph (14 km/h) 2 - 3 25...

• The gearshift lever can only be moved into R (Reverse) by moving itfrom left of 3 (Third) and 4 (Fourth) before shifting into R (Reverse).This is a lockout feature that protects the transmission fromaccidentally being shifted into R (Reverse) from 5 (Overdrive). Parking your vehicle 1. Apply the b...

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...

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 ...

Maintenance and Modifications The suspension and steering systems on your vehicle have been designedand tested to provide predictable performance whether loaded or emptyand durable load carrying capability. For this reason, Ford MotorCompany strongly recommends that you do not make modifications suc...

Installing the snowplow Weight limits and guidelines for selecting and installing the snowplow canbe found in the Ford Truck Body Builders Layout Book, Snowplowsection, found at www.fleet.ford.com/truckbbas. A typical installationaffects the following: • Certification to government safety laws such ...

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 500 miles (800 km). The attached snowplow blade restricts airflow to the radiator, and maycause...

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, to the left 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 app...

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, Instrumentcluster, Audio for XL/STX 2 20A* Stop/Turn lamps, Brake on/off switch 3 5A* Power mirrors, Memory seats andpedals 4 10A* DVD battery power, Power ...

JUMP STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The gases around the battery can explode if exposed to flames,sparks, or lit cigarettes. An explosion could result in injury or vehicle damage. Batteries contain sulfuric acid which can burn skin, eyes andclothing, if contacted. Do not attempt to push-start your vehicle. A...

Connecting the jumper cables 1. Connect the positive (+) jumper cable to the positive (+) terminal ofthe discharged battery. Note: In the illustrations, lightning bolts are used to designate the assisting (boosting) battery. 2. Connect the other end of the positive (+) cable to the positive (+)termi...

3. Connect the negative (-) cable to the negative (-) terminal of theassisting battery. 4. Make the final connection of the negative (-) cable to an exposedmetal part of the stalled vehicle’s engine, away from the battery and thecarburetor/fuel injection system. Do not use fuel lines, engine rocker ...

3. Once the disabled vehicle has been started, run both engines for anadditional three minutes before disconnecting the jumper cables. Removing the jumper cables Remove the jumper cables in the reverse order that they wereconnected. 1. Remove the jumper cable from the ground metal surface. Note: In ...

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

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

GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED At home 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...

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

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

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

concern have been unsatisfactory, Ford of Canada participates in animpartial third party mediation/arbitration program administered by theCanadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP). The CAMVAP program is a straight-forward and relatively speedyalternative to resolve a disagreement when all oth...

Or call: For a free publication catalog, order toll free: 1-800-782-4356 Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. EST Helm, Incorporated can also be reached by their website:www.helminc.com. (Items in this catalog may be purchased by credit card, check ormoney order.) Obtaining a French owner’s guide Fre...

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 isavailable from your dealer. • Never use strong household detergents or soap, such as dish washingor laundry liquid. These products can discolor and s...

• Do not allow paint sealant to come in contact with any non-body(low-gloss black) colored trim, such as grained door handles, roofracks, bumpers, side moldings, mirror housings or the windshield cowlarea. The paint sealant will “gray” or stain the parts over time. PAINT CHIPS Your dealer has touch-...

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

Do not use sharp objects, such as a razor blade, to clean theinside of the rear window or to remove decals, as it may causedamage to the rear window defroster’s heated grid lines (ifequipped). INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CLUSTER LENS Clean the instrument panel with a damp cloth, then with a clean, drycloth...

Do not use cleaning solvents, bleach or dye on the vehicle’sseatbelts, as these actions may weaken the belt webbing. LEATHER SEATS(IF EQUIPPED, EXCEPT FOR THE KING RANCH SUPERCREW) Your leather seating surfaces have a clear, protective coating over theleather. For King Ranch F-150 SuperCrew leather ...

• Do not spill coffee, ketchup, mustard, orange juice or oil-basedproducts on the leather as they may permanently stain the leather. • Do not use household cleaning products, alcohol solutions, solvents orcleaners intended for rubber, vinyl or plastics. Scratches In order to lessen the appearance of...

FORD AND LINCOLN MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS Your Ford or Lincoln 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 style ...

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

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

IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT 4.2L V6 engine 1. Battery 2. Clutch fluid reservoir (manual transmission) 3. Power steering fluid reservoir 4. Brake fluid reservoir 5. Engine coolant reservoir 6. Air filter assembly 7. Engine oil filler cap 8. Engine oil dipstick 9. Transmission flu...

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...

• If the oil level is between the lower and upper holes or between the MIN and MAX marks (depending on application), the oil level is acceptable. DO NOT ADD OIL. • 4.2L V6 engine • 4.6L/5.4L V8 engine • If the oil level is below the lowerhole or the MIN mark, addenough oil to raise the levelwithin t...

4. Install the indicator and ensure it is fully seated. 5. Fully install the engine oil filler cap by turning the filler cap clockwise1/4 of a turn until three clicks are heard or until the cap is fully seated. To avoid possible oil loss, DO NOT operate the vehicle with theengine oil level indicator...

BATTERY Your vehicle is equipped with aMotorcraft maintenance-free batterywhich normally does not requireadditional water during its life ofservice. However, for severe usage or in high temperature climates, check thebattery electrolyte level. Refer to the Scheduled Maintenance Guide for the service...

When lifting a plastic-cased battery, excessive pressure on theend walls could cause acid to flow through the vent caps, resulting in personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or battery.Lift the battery with a battery carrier or with your hands on oppositecorners. Keep batteries out of reach of ...

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

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

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 –34° F [–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...

• Extinguish all smoking materialsand any open flames beforerefueling your vehicle. • Always turn off the vehicle beforerefueling. • Automotive fuels can be harmfulor fatal if swallowed. Fuel such as gasoline is highly toxic and ifswallowed can cause death or permanent injury. If fuel is swallowed,c...

Refueling Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel fire can cause bad injuries.To help avoid injuries to you and others: • Read and follow all the instructions on the pump island; • Turn off your engine when you are refueling; • Do not smoke if you are near fuel or refueling your vehicle; • Keep sparks...

If the Digital Display reads “CHECKFUEL CAP” and stays on after youstart the engine, the fuel filler capmay not be properly installed. Turnoff the engine, remove the fuel fillercap, align the cap properly and reinstall it. If you must replace the fuel filler cap, replace it with a fuel fillercap tha...

• Your Service engine soon indicator may come on. For more information on the Service engine soon indicator, refer to the Instrument Cluster chapter. Fuel Filter For fuel filter replacement, see your dealer or a qualified servicetechnician. Refer to scheduled maintenance information for the appropri...

• Use the same filling rate setting (low — medium — high) each timethe tank is filled. • Allow no more than 3 automatic click-offs when filling. • Always use fuel with the recommended octane rating. • Use a known quality gasoline, preferably a national brand. • Use the same side of the same pump and...

TRANSMISSION FLUID Checking automatic transmission fluid (if equipped) Refer to your scheduled maintenance information for scheduled intervals for fluid checks and changes. Your transmission does notconsume fluid. However, the fluid level should be checked if thetransmission is not working properly,...

Do not use supplemental transmission fluid additives, treatments orcleaning agents. The use of these materials may affect transmissionoperation and result in damage to internal transmission components. Checking and adding manual transmission fluid (if equipped) 1. Clean the filler plug. 2. Remove th...

3. Fluid level should be at bottom ofthe opening. 4. Add enough fluid through thefiller opening so that the fluid levelis at the bottom of the opening. 5. Install and tighten the fill plugsecurely. Use only fluid that meets Ford specifications. Refer to Lubricant specifications in this chapter. Chec...

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

Changing the air filter element • 4.2L/4.6L engines 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. Reas...

REFILL CAPACITIES Fluid Ford PartName Application Capacity Brake fluidand clutchfluid Motorcraft HighPerformanceDOT 3 MotorVehicle BrakeFluid All Fill to line or step(for clutch) onreservoir Enginecoolant 1 MotorcraftPremium GoldEngine Coolant(yellow-colored) 4.2L V6 engine 17.6 quarts(16.7L) 4.6L V...

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-140Synthetic RearAxle Lubricant 1 XY-75W140–QL WSL-M2C192–A Brake flu...

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...

2 Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. Transmission fluid requirements are indicated on the dipstick or on the dipstickhandle. Check the container to verify the fluid being added is of thecorrect type. Refer to your scheduled maintenance information to determine the correct servi...

SuperCab Vehicledimensions Styleside 5.5’box - inches(mm) Styleside /Flareside 6.5’box - inches(mm) Styleside 8.0’box - inches(mm) (1) Overalllength 217.8 (5532) 229.8 (5837) 248.4 (6309) (2) Overallwidth 78.9 (2005) 78.9 (2005) 78.9 (2005) (3) Overallheight –4x2/4x4 74.1 (1881) /76.5 (1943) 73.5 (1...

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 structure by the trailing edge ofthe ...

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...

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 supplemental restraintsystem ................................123–124 and child safety seats ............126description ..............................124disposal ....................................128driver air bag ..................126–127indic...

starting after a collision .........222 Engine block heater .................193 Engine oil ..................................258 checking and adding ..............258dipstick ....................................258filter, specifications ........261, 290recommendations ...................261refill c...