Ford 2006 F-150 v.1- User Manual

BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE Your vehicle does not need an extensive break-in. Try not to drivecontinuously at the same speed for the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) ofnew vehicle operation. Vary your speed frequently in order to give themoving parts a chance to break in. Drive your new vehicle at least 50...

Event Data Recording Other modules in your vehicle — event data recorders — are capable ofcollecting and storing data during a crash or near crash event. Therecorded information may assist in the investigation of such an event.The modules may record information about both the vehicle and theoccupant...

Using your vehicle with a snowplow For more information and guidelines for using your vehicle with asnowplow, refer to the Driving chapter. Using your vehicle as an ambulance Do not use this vehicle as an ambulance. Your vehicle is not equipped with the Ford Ambulance PreparationPackage. Notice to o...

Cell phone use The use of Mobile Communications Equipment has become increasinglyimportant in the conduct of business and personal affairs. However,drivers must not compromise their own or others’ safety when usingsuch equipment. Mobile Communications can enhance personal safetyand security when app...

These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle. Vehicle Symbol Glossary Safety Alert See Owner’s Guide Fasten Safety Belt Airbag - Front Airbag - Side Child Seat Child Seat InstallationWarning Child Seat LowerAnchor Child Seat TetherAnchor Brake System Anti-Lock Brake System Brake Fluid -...

WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES Base instrument cluster Base with Tachometer instrument cluster 2006 F-150 (f12)Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)USA (fus) Instrument Cluster 12

Service engine soon: The Service engine soon indicator light illuminates when the ignition is firstturned to the ON position to checkthe bulb. Solid illumination after the engine is started indicates the OnBoard Diagnostics System (OBD-II) has detected a malfunction. Refer to On board diagnostics (O...

low brake fluid level and the brake system should be inspectedimmediately by your authorized dealer. Driving a vehicle with the brake system warning light on isdangerous. A significant decrease in braking performance may occur. It will take you longer to stop the vehicle. Have the vehiclechecked by ...

Traction Control 娂 : Illuminates when the Traction Control 娂 is active. If the light remains on, havethe system serviced immediately,refer to the Driving chapter for more information. Four wheel drive low: Illuminates when four-wheel drive low isengaged. Four wheel drive high: Illuminates when four-...

Check fuel cap: Displays when the fuel cap may not be properlyinstalled. Continued driving withthis display on may cause theService engine soon warning light tocome on. Refer to Fuel filler cap in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. Check gauge: Displays when any of the following conditions ...

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

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

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

AUDIO SYSTEMSAM/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...

3. Menu: Press to toggle through the following modes: CATEGORY (Satellite Radio if equipped): Press MENU until the currently active category appears in the display (CATEGORY MODE). InCATEGORY MODE, press / to scroll through the list of available Sirius channel Categories (Pop, Rock, News, etc.) Pres...

6. Tape eject: Press to eject a tape. 7. Text: This control currently not supported. 8. Shuffle: Press to play CD tracks in random order on the selected CD. 9. Compress (Compression): In CD mode, brings soft and loud CDpassages together for a moreconsistent listening level. 10. Repeat: Press to repe...

Occupancy mode: (Available on Audiophile radios only): Press MENU repeatedly to access. Press / / SEEK to optimize sound for ALL SEATS, DRIVERS SEAT or REAR SEATS. CLOCK (Setting the clock): Press until SELECT HOUR or SELECT MINS is displayed. Press / / SEEK to adjust the hours/minutes. Track/Folder...

Don’t: • Expose discs to direct sunlight or heat sources for extended periodsof time. • Clean using a circular motion. CD units are designed to play commercially pressed 4.75 in(12 cm) audio compact discs only. Due to technicalincompatibility, certain recordable and re-recordable compactdiscs may no...

• Station overload: When you pass a ground based broadcast repeatingtower, a stronger signal may overtake a weaker one and result in anaudio mute. Unlike AM/FM audible static, you will hear an audio mute when there isa satellite radio signal interference. Your radio display may display NOSIGNAL to i...

Radio Display Condition Action Required NO TEXT Category information not available. Category information not available at this tome on this channel. The system is working properly. NO SIGNAL Loss of signal. You are in a location that is blocking the SIRIUS signal (i.e., tunnel, under an overpass, de...

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 authorized ...

engaged manually in any other airflow selection except (defrost). Recirculation may turn off automatically. 5. 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/defro...

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...

High beams Push the lever toward theinstrument panel to activate. Pullthe lever towards you to deactivate. Flash to pass Pull toward you slightly to activateand release to deactivate. Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped) Turns the headlamps on with a reduced output. In order for the DRLs to fun...

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...

Vertical aim adjustment 1. Park the vehicle directly in front of a wall or screen on a level surface,approximately 25 feet (7.6 meters) away. • (1) 8 feet (2.4 meters) • (2) Center height of lamp toground • (3) 25 feet (7.6 meters) • (4) Horizontal reference line 2. Measure the height from thecenter...

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, peel the protective coverback from the lower screws andloosen the three retaining screws. 3. Once the three retaining screwshave been removed, disen...

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 from the lower screws andloosen the three retaining screws. 3. Once the three retaining scr...

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...

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 ...

POWER WINDOWS (IF EQUIPPED) Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle and do not letchildren play with the power windows. They may seriously injure themselves. When closing the power windows, you should verify they are freeof obstructions and ensure that children and/or pets are not in the pro...

Power Sliding Back Window (if equipped) To operate the power sliding back window, the ignition switch must be inthe Run or Accessory position. • Press and hold the bottom part ofthe rocker switch to open windowall the way to the full openposition. • Press and hold the top part of therocker switch to...

EXTERIOR MIRRORS Power side view mirrors To adjust your mirrors: 1. Rotate the control clockwise toadjust the right mirror and rotatethe control counterclockwise toadjust the left mirror. 2. Move the control in the directionyou wish to tilt the mirror. 3. Return to the center position tolock mirrors...

Heated outside mirrors (if equipped) Heated mirrors remove ice, mist andfog. To activate the heated mirrors,press the rear defrost button R located on the climate control panel. Refer to Rear Window Defrost in the Climate Controls chapter for more information. On vehicles not equipped with reardefro...

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 foot on the accelerator pedal. Speedcontrol does not work at speeds below 30 m...

• 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 or leave childrenunatte...

When programming your HomeLink 威 Wireless Control System to a garage door or gate, be sure that people and objects are out of the way to prevent potential harm or damage. Do not use the HomeLink 威 Wireless Control System with any garage door opener that lacks safety stop and reverse features as requ...

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...

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

1. Start the vehicle. 2. To enter the compass calibrationmode, press and hold the button forgreater than eight seconds. Thedisplay will then show CAL in thedisplay window. 3. Drive the vehicle slowly (less than 3 mph [5 km/h]) in circles untilCAL indicator turns off. As many as 5 complete circles ma...

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...

Warning display Status Door ajar Warning can be reset Low fuel level Warning returns after 10 minutes Check charging system Low brake fluid level Low oil pressure Check engine temperature Reduced engine power Stop engine safely Check fuel cap Warning returns after the ignition keyis turned from OFF ...

POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MAT Only use one set of floor mats at any given time. Position the floor mat so that theeyelet is over the pointed end of theretention post. Make sure that themat does not interfere with theoperation of the accelerator or thebrake pedal. To remove the floormat, reverse the i...

Tailgate removal Your tailgate is removable to allowmore room for loading. 1. Lower the tailgate. 2. Use a screwdriver to pry thespring clip (on each connector) pastthe head of the support screw.Disconnect cable. 3. Disconnect the other cable. 4. Lift tailgate to a 45–degree anglefrom horizontal. 5....

KEYS The key operates all locks on your vehicle. In case of loss, replacementkeys are available from your dealer. You should always carry a second key with you in a safe place in caseyou require it in an emergency. Refer to 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 ...

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

2. Do not wipe off any grease on thebattery terminals on the backsurface of the circuit board. 3. Remove the old battery. Note: Please refer to local regulations when disposing of transmitter batteries. 4. Insert the new battery. Refer to the diagram inside the remote entrytransmitter for the correc...

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...

Message center procedure For information regarding the activation and deactivation of theautolocks feature using the message center, refer to Message center (if equipped) in the Driver Controls chapter. KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) You can use the keyless entrykeypad to: • lock all vehicle doo...

SECURILOCK 姟 PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM SecuriLock 娂 passive anti-theft system is an engine immobilization system. This system is designed to help prevent the engine from beingstarted unless a coded key programmed to your vehicle is used. The use of the wrong type of coded key may lead to a “no-start...

Automatic arming The vehicle is armed immediatelyafter switching the ignition to the 1(OFF/LOCK) position. Automatic disarming Switching the ignition to the 3 (ON) position with a coded key disarms the vehicle. Replacement keys If your keys are lost or stolen and you don’t have an extra coded key,yo...

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. Before returning the seatback to...

Push control to lower head restraint. 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. 2006 F-150 (f12)Owners Guide (p...

Memory seats/adjustable pedals (if equipped) This system allows automaticpositioning of the driver seat andadjustable pedals to twoprogrammable positions. The memory seat control is locatedon the driver’s seat. • To program position one, movethe driver seat, and adjustablepedals to the desired posit...

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 the seatback to its original position, pull onthe seatback to ensure that it has fully latched. An unlatched seat...

in rear-facing child seats, this occurs because they are initially sittingvery close to the airbag. For other occupants, this occurs when theoccupant is not properly restrained by seat belts or child safety seats andthey move forward during pre-crash braking. The most effective way toreduce the risk...

position the occupant relative to the airbag to improve protection. Thesafety belt pretensioners can be either activated alone or, if the collisionis of sufficient severity, together with the airbags. Front outboard safety belt energy management retractors The front safety belt energy management ret...

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 thevehicle is moving. The passenger cannot protect the child from injury in a collision. All occupants of the vehicle, including the ...

Combination lap and shoulder belts 1. Insert the belt tongue into theproper buckle (the buckle closest tothe direction the tongue is comingfrom) until you hear a snap and feelit latch. Make sure the tongue issecurely fastened in the buckle. 2. To unfasten, push the releasebutton and remove the tongu...

2. Insert the belt into the clip on theback panel. Protect the stowed beltif you carry cargo this may damageor soil the belt. If the belt has been disconnected to carry large objects behind the seat,reconnect it as follows: 1. Remove the belt from thestowage clip on the back panel. 2. Buckle the sma...

shortened, but pinches the webbing to keep the lap portion from gettinglonger. The cinch tongue is designed to slip during a crash, so alwayswear the shoulder belt properly and don’t allow any slack in either thelap or shoulder portions. Before you can reach and latch a combination lap and shoulder ...

Each seating position in your vehicle has a specific safety beltassembly which is made up of one buckle and one tongue that are designed to be used as a pair. 1) Use the shoulder belt on theoutside shoulder only. Never wear the shoulder belt under the arm. 2)Never swing the safety belt around your n...

When to use the automatic locking mode • Anytime a child safety seat is installed in a front outboard passenger in a Regular Cab/ SuperCab/ SuperCrew or any rear seating position ofa SuperCab or SuperCrew. The Regular Cab front center seatbelt has acinch mechanism. Refer to Safety belt with locking ...

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 ...

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

BeltMinder 姞 The BeltMinder 威 feature is a supplemental warning to the safety belt warning function. This feature provides additional reminders byintermittently sounding a chime and illuminating the safety belt warninglamp in the instrument cluster when the driver’s and front passenger’ssafety belt ...

If... Then... The driver’s or frontpassenger’s safety belt becomesunbuckled for approximately 1minute while the vehicle istraveling at least 3 mph (5 km/h)and more than 1-2 minutes haveelapsed since the ignition switchhas been turned to ON... The BeltMinder 威 feature is activated - the safety belt w...

Reasons given... Consider... “Traffic is light” Nearly 1 of 2 deaths occur insingle-vehicle crashes, many when no other vehicles are around. “Belts wrinkle my clothes” Possibly, but a serious crash can domuch more than wrinkle your clothes,particularly if you are unbelted. “The people I’m with don’t...

AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) 1. Airbag cover The airbag supplemental restraint system is designed to work inconjunction with the safety belts to help protect the driver and frontoutboard passenger from certain upper body injuries. The term“supplemental restraint” means the airbags are ...

Important SRS precautions All occupants of the vehicle,including the driver, should always properly wear their safetybelts, even when an airbag (SRS)is provided. Always transport children 12 years old and under in the backseat if your vehicle has a back seat. Rear facing infant seats should NEVER be...

Children and airbags For additional important safetyinformation, read all information onsafety restraints in this guide. Children must always be properlyrestrained. Accident statisticssuggest that children are safer whenproperly restrained in the rear seatthan in the front seat. Failure tofollow the...

How does the airbag supplemental restraint system work? The airbag SRS is designed toactivate when the vehicle sustainssufficient longitudinal deceleration. The fact that the airbags did notinflate in a collision does not meanthat something is wrong with thesystem. Rather, it means the forceswere no...

If the airbag has deployed, the airbag will not function again and must be replaced immediately. If the airbag 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 to...

The front passenger sensing system will disable (will not inflate) thefront passenger’s frontal airbag if: • the front passenger seat is unoccupied, or has small/medium objects inthe front seat, • the system determines that an infant is present in a rear-facing infantseat that is installed according...

To reduce the risk of possible serious injury:Do not stow objects in seat back map pocket (if equipped) or hang objects off seat back if a child is in the front passenger seat.Do not place objects underneath the front passenger seat or betweenthe seat and the center console (if equipped).Check Passe...

If it is necessary to modify an advanced front airbag system toaccommodate a person with disabilities, contact the Ford CustomerRelationship Center at the phone number shown in the Customer Assistance section of this Owner’s Guide . Any alteration/modification to the front passenger seat mayaffect t...

neck, the child should wear the lap and shoulder belt. Moving the childcloser to the center of the vehicle may help provide a good shoulder beltfit. Do not leave children, unreliable adults, or pets unattended inyour vehicle. Child booster seats Children outgrow a typical convertible or toddler seat...

Children and booster seats vary widely in size and shape. Choose abooster that keeps the lap belt low and snug across the hips, never upacross the stomach, and lets you adjust the shoulder belt to cross thechest and rest snugly near the center of the shoulder. The drawingsbelow compare the ideal fit...

Never use pillows, books, or towels to boost a child. They canslide around and increase the likelihood of injury or death in a collision. 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 o...

• LATCH lower anchors are recommended for use by children up to22 kg (48 pounds) in a child restraint. Top tether anchors can be usedfor children up to 27 kg (60 pounds) in a child restraint, and toprovide upper torso restraint for children up to 36 kg (80 pounds)using an upper torso harness and a b...

9. Check from time to time to be sure that there is no slack in thelap/shoulder belt. The shoulder belt must be snug to keep the lap belttight during a collision. Installing child safety seats in the front row lap belt seatingpositions (SuperCab and SuperCrew) Installing a child safety seat in the f...

Attaching child safety seats with tether straps Most new forward-facing child safety seats include a tether strap whichgoes over the back of the seat and hooks to an anchoring point. Tetherstraps are available as an accessory for many older safety seats. Contactthe manufacturer of your child seat fo...

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

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

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 foun...

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...

Age Tires degrade over time, even when they are not being used. It is recommended that tires generally be replaced after 6 years of normalservice. Heat caused by hot climates or frequent high loadingconditions can accelerate the aging process.You should replace the spare tire when you replace the ot...

It is recommended that the two front tires or two rear tires generally bereplaced as a pair. 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...

Front wheel drive (FWD) vehicles and those with an independent rearsuspension (if equipped) may require alignment of all four wheels. The tires should also be balanced periodically. An unbalanced tire andwheel assembly may result in irregular tire wear. Tire rotation Rotating your tires at the recom...

Note: You may not find this information on all tires because it is not required by federal law. 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. ...

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, ...

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...

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 the edge of the driver’s door(vehicles exported outside the US and Canada may not have a TireLabel). Look for “THE COMBINED WEI...

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. GAW (Gross Axle Weight) – is the total weight placed on each axle (front and rear) – including vehi...

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 Certification Labellocated on the B-Pillar or the edge of the driver’s door. The totalload on each axle must never exceed its GAWR....

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...

Trailer frontal area considerations: • Not to exceed towing vehicle frontal area without Class IV trailertowing package • Not to exceed 60 square feet (5.52 square meters) with Class IVtrailer towing package Preparing to tow Use the proper equipment for towing a trailer and make sure it isproperly a...

Trailer brakes Electric brakes and manual, automatic or surge-type trailer brakes are safeif installed properly and adjusted to the manufacturer’s specifications. Thetrailer brakes must meet local and Federal regulations. Do not connect a trailer’s hydraulic brake system directly to yourvehicle’s br...

Servicing after towing If you tow a trailer for long distances, your vehicle will require morefrequent service intervals. Refer to your Scheduled Maintenance Information for more information. Trailer towing tips • Practice turning, stopping and backing up before starting on a trip toget the feel of ...

Vehicles equipped with automatic transmission and 4x4 vehiclesequipped with an electronic-shift transfer case: • Release the parking brake. • Turn the key in the ignition to the OFF position. • Place the transmission in N (Neutral). • Do not exceed a distance of 50 miles (80 km). • Do not exceed 35 ...

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...

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...

To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not use your heaterwith ungrounded electrical systems or two-pronged (cheater) adapters. 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 i...

ABS warning lamp The ABS lamp in the instrumentcluster momentarily illuminateswhen the ignition is turned on. Ifthe light does not illuminate duringstart up, remains on or flashes, theABS may be disabled and may need to be serviced. Even when the ABS is disabled, normal braking is still effective. (...

Mid and Luxury instrumentcluster To release, pull the lever (2). Always set the parking brake fully and make sure that thegearshift is securely latched in P (Park) (automatic transmission) or in 1 (First) (manual transmission). TRACTION CONTROL 姟 (IF EQUIPPED) Your vehicle may be equipped with a Tra...

The Traction Control 娂 switch, located on the center console, hasan indicator light that illuminateswhen the system is off. The TractionControl 娂 system will automatically turn on every time the ignition isturned off and on. The TractionControl 娂 system should normally be left on. If you should beco...

TRACTION-LOK AXLE (IF EQUIPPED) This axle provides added traction on slippery surfaces, particularly whenone wheel is on a poor traction surface. Under normal conditions, theTraction-Lok axle functions like a standard rear axle. The axle mayexhibit a slight noise or vibration in tight turns with low...

• 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...

Maximum downshift speeds 1 Shift from: Transfer case position (if equipped) 2H or 4H 4L D (Overdrive) - 4 55 mph (89 km/h) 21 mph (34 km/h) 4 - 3 45 mph (72 km/h) 17 mph (27 km/h) 3 - 2 35 mph (56 km/h) 13 mph (21 km/h) 2 - 1 20 mph (32 km/h) 7 mph (11 km/h) 1 Downshift at lower speeds when driving ...

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...

AWD (Auto) - Power delivered to all four wheels, as required, for increased traction. This is appropriate for all on-road driving conditions,such as dry road surfaces, wet pavement, snow, gravel and shallow sand. 4H (Lock) - The “4X4 HI” light will illuminate in the instrument cluster when this posi...

steering and braking control of your vehicle, you must have all fourwheels on the ground and they must be rolling, not sliding or spinning. Basic operating principles • Do not use 4WD on dry, hard surfaced roads. Doing so will produceexcessive noise, increase tire wear and may damage drive component...

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 few minutes or damageto the transmission and tires may occur or the engine mayoverheat. Do not spin the wheels at over 35 mph (56 km/h). The ti...

Avoid excessive speed because vehicle momentum can work against youand cause the vehicle to become stuck to the point that assistance maybe required from another vehicle. Remember, you may be able to backout the way you came if you proceed with caution. Mud and water If you must drive through highwa...

Driving on hilly or sloping terrain Although natural obstacles may make it necessary to travel diagonally upor down a hill or steep incline, you should always try to drive straight upor straight down. Avoid driving crosswise or turning on steep slopes or hills . A danger lies in losing traction, sli...

DRIVING THROUGH WATER If driving through deep or standingwater is unavoidable, proceed veryslowly especially when the depth isnot known. Never drive throughwater that is higher than the bottomof the wheel rims (for cars) or thebottom of the hubs (for trucks). When driving through water, traction or ...

• The Total Accessory Reserve Capacity (TARC) is shown on the lowerright side of the vehicle’s Safety Certification Label. This is the weightof permanently-attached auxiliary equipment, such as snowplowframe-mounting hardware, that can be added to the vehicle and satisfyFord compliance certification...

Snowplowing with your air bag equipped vehicle Your vehicle is equipped with a driver and passenger air bagSupplemental Restraint System (SRS) The SRS is designed to activate incertain frontal and offset frontal collisions when the vehicle sustainssufficient longitudinal deceleration. Careless or hi...

Engine temperature while plowing When driving with a plow, your engine may run at a higher temperaturethan normal because the attached snowplow blade will restrict airflow tothe radiator. If you are driving more than 15 miles (24 km) at temperatures abovefreezing, angle the plow blade either full le...

ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE 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...

Canadian customers refer to your Owner Information Guide forinformation on: • coverage period • exact fuel amounts • towing of your disabled vehicle • emergency travel expense reimbursement • travel planning benefits Using roadside assistance Complete the roadside assistance identification card and ...

HAZARD FLASHER The hazard flasher is located on thesteering column, just behind thesteering wheel. The hazard flasherswill operate when the ignition is inany position or if the key is not inthe ignition. Push in the flasher control and allfront and rear direction signals willflash. Press the flasher...

FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH This device stops the electric fuel pump from sending fuel to the enginewhen your vehicle has had a substantial jolt. After an accident, if the engine cranks but does not start, this switchmay have been activated. This switch is located in the frontpassenger’s footwell, beh...

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, Audio forXL/STX 2 20A* Stop/Turn lamps, Brake on/offswitch 3 7.5A* Power mirrors, Memory seats andpedals 4 10A* DVD battery power, Power ...

Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description 9 20A* Fuel pump relay, Fuel injectors,Intake manifold runner control(4.2L) 10 20A* Trailer tow back-up lamps relay(PCB1), Trailer tow parklamprelay (R201) 11 10A* A/C clutch, 4x4 solenoid 12 5A* PCM relay coil 13 10A* ...

Use of one of the dissimilar spare tires listed above at any one wheellocation can lead to impairment of the following: • Handling, stability and braking performance • Comfort and noise • Ground clearance and parking at curbs • Winter weather driving capability • Wet weather driving capability For v...

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 ...

JUMP STARTING 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. Automatictrans...

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 dealer for warrantyrepairs. While any authorized dealer handling your vehicle line willprovide warranty service, we recommend you return to your sellingauthorized dealer who wants to ensure your continued satisfac...

THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU (BBB) AUTO LINE PROGRAM(U.S. ONLY) Your satisfaction is important to Ford Motor Company and to your dealer.Experience has shown that our customers have been very successful inachieving satisfaction by following the three-step procedure outlined onthe front page of the Warr...

authorized dealer to resolve a factory-related vehicle service concernhave been unsatisfactory, Ford of Canada participates in an impartialthird party mediation/arbitration program administered by the CanadianMotor Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP). The CAMVAP program is a straight-forward and relat...

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 authorized dealer. • Never use strong household detergents or soap, such as dish washing orlaundry liquid. These products can dis...

PAINT CHIPS Your authorized dealer has touch-up paint and sprays to match yourvehicle’s color. Take your color code (printed on a sticker in the driver’sdoor jamb) to your authorized dealer to ensure you get the correct color. • Remove particles such as bird droppings, tree sap, insect deposits, tar...

• 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 authorized dealer. • For routine cleaning, use Motor...

available from your authorized dealer. This washer fluid containsspecial solution in addition to alcohol which helps to remove the hotwax deposited on the wiper blade and windshield from automated carwash facilities. Be sure to replace wiper blades when they appearworn or do not function properly. •...

• If a ring forms on the fabric after spot cleaning, clean the entire areaimmediately (but do not oversaturate) or the ring will set. • Do not use household cleaning products or glass cleaners, which canstain and discolor the fabric and affect the flame retardant abilities ofthe seat materials. Do n...

Cleaning For dirt, use a vacuum cleaner then use a clean, damp cloth or softbrush. For routine cleaning, wipe the surface with a soft, damp cloth. For morethorough cleaning, wipe the surface with a mild soap. If the leathercannot be completely cleaned using a mild soap and water solution, theleather...

• Rub the conditioner into leather until it disappears. Allow theconditioner to dry and repeat the process for the entire interior. If afilm appears, wipe off film with a dry, clean cloth. UNDERBODY Flush the complete underside of your vehicle frequently. Keep body anddoor drain holes free from pack...

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 authorized dealer ca...

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

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.Do not use any special washer fluidsuch as windshield water repellenttype fluid or bug wash. They m...

Poor wiper quality can be improved by cleaning the wiper blades and thewindshield, refer to Windows and wiper blades in the Cleaning chapter. To prolong the life of the wiper blades, it is highly recommended toscrape off the ice on the windshield before turning on the wipers. Thelayer of ice has man...

• 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 information for the s...

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 an authorized dealer. Driving the vehicle without repairing the engine problemincreases the chance of engine damage. Take your vehicle to anauthorized dealer as soon as possible. ...

Refueling Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel fire can cause severeinjuries. 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 spa...

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...

Running out of fuel Avoid running out of fuel because this situation may have an adverseeffect on powertrain components. If you have run out of fuel: • You may need to cycle the ignition from off to on several times afterrefueling, to allow the fuel system to pump the fuel from the tank tothe engine...

• Use the same filling rate setting (low — medium — high) each timethe tank is filled. • Allow no more than three 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...

If other than Ford, Motorcraft or Ford-authorized parts are used formaintenance replacements or for service of components affectingemission control, such non-Ford parts should be equivalent to genuineFord Motor Company parts in performance and durability. Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle in ...

POWER STEERING FLUID Check the power steering fluid.Refer to scheduled maintenance for the service interval schedules. If adding fluid is necessary, useonly MERCON 威 ATF . 1. Start the engine and let it run until it reaches normal operatingtemperature (the engine coolant temperature gauge indicator ...

BRAKE FLUID 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 operatingrange the perfor...

1. Clean the reservoir cap beforeremoval to prevent dirt and waterfrom entering the reservoir. 2. Remove cap and rubberdiaphragm from reservoir. 3. Add fluid until the level reachesthe step in the reservoir. 4. Reinstall rubber diaphragm andcap onto reservoir. TRANSMISSION FLUID Checking automatic t...

Checking and adding manual transmission fluid (if equipped) 1. Clean the filler plug. 2. Remove the filler plug andinspect the fluid level. 3. Fluid level should be at bottom ofthe opening. 4. Add enough fluid through thefiller opening so that the fluid levelis at the bottom of the opening. 5. Insta...

TRANSFER CASE FLUID (IF EQUIPPED) 1. Clean the filler plug. 2. Remove the filler plug andinspect the fluid level. 3. Add only enough fluid throughthe filler opening so that the fluidlevel is at the bottom of theopening. Use only fluid that meets Ford specifications. Refer to Lubricant specifications...

AIR FILTER Refer to scheduled maintenance information for the appropriate intervals for changing the air filter element. When changing the air filter element, use only the Motorcraft air filterelement listed. Refer to Motorcraft part numbers in this chapter. Note: Do not start your engine with the a...

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) 4.2L V6 engine 17.6 quarts (16.7L) 4.6L V8 ...

5 Your vehicle’s rear axle is filled with a synthetic rear axle lubricant and is considered lubricated for life. These lubricants do not need to bechecked or changed unless a leak is suspected, service is required or theaxle assembly has been submerged in water. The axle lubricant shouldbe changed a...

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...

The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) contains the followinginformation: 1. World manufacturer identifier 2. Brake type and Gross VehicleWeight Rating (GVWR) 3. Vehicle line, series, body type 4. Engine type 5. Check digit 6. Model year 7. Assembly plant 8. Production sequence number TRANSMISSION/...

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 ..........................71 Air cleaner filter ...............310, 312 Air conditioning ....................46, 49 Airbag supplementalrestraint system ................136–137 and child safety seats ............139description ..............................137disposal .................

checking and adding ..............280dipstick ....................................280filter, specifications ........283, 312recommendations ...................283refill capacities ........................313specifications ..................316, 319 Exhaust fumes ..........................204 F Fail ...