Ford 2007 F-150 - 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...

Special instructions For your added safety, your vehicle is fitted with sophisticated electroniccontrols. Please read the section Supplemental restraint system (SRS) in the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter. Failure to follow the specific warnings and instructions could result in personal injury...

To access this information, special equipment must be directly connectedto the recording modules. Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada donot access event data recorder information without obtaining consent,unless pursuant to court order or where required by law enforcement,other government authorit...

Notice to owners of the 2007 F150 Note: Your vehicle is equipped with high performance tires. When first driving the vehicle after it has been parked for a period of time, you mayexperience a temporary ride disturbance. This is a characteristic of thetires and should be no reason for concern. The co...

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 2007 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)USA (fus) Instrument Cluster 12

Brake system warning light: To confirm the brake system warning light is functional, it will momentarily illuminate when the ignition isturned to the ON position when the engine is not running, or in aposition between ON and START, or by applying the parking brake whenthe ignition is turned to the O...

Safety belt: Reminds you to fasten your safety belt. A BeltMinder 威 chime will also sound to remind youto fasten your safety belt. Refer tothe Seating and safety restraints chapter to activate/deactivate the BeltMinder 威 chime feature. Charging system: Illuminates when the battery is not charging pr...

Four wheel drive low (ifequipped): Illuminates when four-wheel drive low is engaged. Four wheel drive high (ifequipped): Illuminates when four-wheel drive high is engaged. Speed control: Illuminates when the speed control is activated. Turnsoff when the speed control systemis deactivated. Turn signa...

• With Full Message Center Press and release the messagecenter INFO button until TRIPmode appears in the display. Pressthe RESET button to reset. Tachometer (if equipped): Indicates the engine speed inrevolutions per minute. Driving withyour tachometer pointercontinuously at the top of the scalemay ...

AUDIO SYSTEMS Quick start — How to get going Listening to the radio 1. If the audio system is off, pressVOL-PUSH to turn the radio on.Turn VOL-PUSH to adjust thevolume. Note: The system may take a few moments to turn on. 2. Press AM/FM repeatedly tochoose between AM/FM1/FM2frequency bands. 3. Press ...

2. Press AUX repeatedly to cyclethrough auxiliary audio sources.Select SAT1, SAT2 or SAT3 to listento satellite radio. 3. Press SEEK, SEEK to access the previous or next satellitechannel. You may also seek by musiccategory. For further information, refer to CATEGORY listing under the MENU control on...

For an in-dash six CD system, if a disc is not already loaded, pressLOAD. Select a slot number usingmemory presets 1–6. When thedisplay reads LOAD CD#, load thedesired disc, label side up. If you do not choose a slot within 5 seconds,the system will choose for you. Once loaded, the first track will ...

Press SHUFFLE to engage shufflemode. SHUFFLE ON will appear inthe display. If you wish to engageshuffle mode right away, press SEEK to begin random play. Otherwise,random play will begin when the current track is finished playing. CDSHUF will appear in the display.To disengage, press SHUFFLE again. ...

FADE: Press MENU to reach the fade setting. Use / / SEEK, SEEK to adjust the audio between the back (B) and front (F) speakers. SPEEDVOL (Speed sensitive volume, if equipped): Press MENU to reach the SPEEDVOL setting. Radio volume automatically gets louderwith increasing vehicle speed to compensate ...

5. SEEK: In radio mode, press / to access the previous/next strong station. In CD/MP3 mode, press / to access the previous/next CD/MP3 track. In satellite radio mode (if equipped), press SEEK, SEEK to seek to the previous/next channel. If a specific category is selected,(Jazz, Rock, News, etc.), pre...

9. FOLDER: In folder mode, press FOLDER to access the previous folder on MP3 discs, ifavailable. 10. FF (Fast forward): Press FF to manually advance in a CD/MP3track. 11. REW (Rewind): Press REW to manually reverse in a CD/MP3 track. 12. Memory presets: To set a station: Select frequency bandAM/FM1/...

Satellite radio is available only with a valid SIRIUS radiosubscription. Check with your authorized dealer for availability. 14. AM/FM: Press AM/FM to select AM/FM1/FM2 frequency band. 15. ON/OFF/Volume: Press VOL-PUSH to turn ON/OFF. TurnVOL-PUSH to increase/decreasevolume. Note: If the volume is s...

7. SHUFFLE: In CD/MP3 mode, press SHUFFLE to engage shufflemode. SHUFFLE ON will appear inthe display. If you wish to engage shuffle mode right away, press SEEKto begin random play. Otherwise, random play will begin when thecurrent track is finished playing. CD SHUF will appear in the display. Todis...

In CD/MP3 mode, press and release to display track title, artist name, and disc title and file name (if available). In satellite radio mode (if equipped), press and release to enter TEXT MODE and display the current song title. While in TEXT MODE,press again to scroll through the current song title,...

To auto load up to 6 discs, press and hold LOAD until the display reads AUTOLOAD#. Load the desired disc, label side up. The system willprompt you to load discs for the remaining available slots. Insert thediscs, one at a time, label side up, when prompted. Once loaded, the discin preset #1 will beg...

Auxiliary input jack (if equipped) Your vehicle may be equipped with an Auxiliary Input Jack (AIJ), locatedin the instrument panel tray. The Auxiliary Input Jack provides a way toconnect your portable music player to the in-vehicle audio system. Thisallows the audio from a portable music player to b...

4. Turn the radio on, using either a tuned FM station or a CD loaded intothe system. Adjust the volume to a comfortable listening level. 5. Turn the portable music player on and adjust the volume to 1/2 thevolume. 6. Press AUX on the vehicle radio repeatedly until LINE IN appears inthe display.You s...

AM: 530, 540–1700, 1710 kHz FM: 87.7, 87.9–107.7, 107.9 MHz Radio reception factors: There are three factors that can affect radio reception: • Distance/strength: The further you travel from an FM station, theweaker the signal and the weaker the reception. • Terrain: Hills, mountains, tall buildings...

MP3 track and folder structure Your MP3 system recognizes MP3 individual tracks and folder structureas follows: • There are two different modes for MP3 disc playback: MP3 track mode(system default) and MP3 folder mode. For more information on trackand folder mode, refer to Sample MP3 structure in th...

Satellite radio information (if equipped) Satellite radio channels: SIRIUS broadcasts a variety of music, news, sports, weather, traffic and entertainment satellite radio channels. Formore information and a complete list of SIRIUS satellite radio channels,visit www.sirius.com in the United States, w...

Radio Display Condition Action Required NO TEXT Song title information not available. Song title information not available at this time on this channel. The system is working properly. NO TEXT Category information not available. Category information not available at this time on this channel. The sy...

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 ...

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...

3. Turn on the low beam headlamps to illuminate the wall or screen andopen the hood. Cover one of the headlamps so no light hits the wall. 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, th...

INTERIOR LAMPS Map lamps To turn on the map lamps, press thecontrol next to each lamp. Rear map lamp (if equipped) The rear map lamp lights arelocated on the end of the overheadrail system. The lamps can beturned on or off by pushing on thelens. Rear dome lamp (if equipped) • ON or D : The dome ligh...

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...

Function Number of bulbs Trade number Headlamps 2 H13 / 9008 Front park/turn lamps 2 3157A (amber) Front sidemarker 2 194 Foglamps 2 9140 Backup lamp (except Harley) 2 3156 Backup lamp (Harley) 2 3155 Rear stop/turn/sidemarker/taillamp 2 4057K or 3057K High-mount brakelamp 1 921 Cargo lamp 2 921 Lic...

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...

While holding the steering column,pull the lever up to its originalposition to lock the steering column. Never adjust the steeringcolumn when the vehicle is moving. ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED) Lift the mirror cover to turn on thevisor mirror lamps. CENTER CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED) The center ...

OVERHEAD CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED) The appearance of your vehicle’s overhead console will vary according toyour option package. The overhead console can come on rails, which canbe removed by the customer, or it can come as a non-rail component ofthe headliner, which cannot be removed. If your vehicle is...

Cupholder/Ashtray (if equipped) The cupholder/ashtray is located onthe instrument panel. To open cupholder/ashtray, push inon the door and release. The doorwill spring out 1/4+ inches. Thenpull cupholder/ashtray assembly outthe remaining distance to utilize. Toclose, push assembly in completelyand r...

Press and hold the bottom part ofthe rocker switch to open thewindow. Press and hold the top partof the rocker switch to close thewindow. One touch down Allows the driver’s window to openfully without holding the controldown. Press completely down onthe bottom part of the rocker switchand release qu...

• Press and hold the bottom part ofthe rocker switch to open windowall the way to the full openposition. • Press and hold the top part of therocker switch to close thewindow. When operating the power sliding back window you must ensureall rear seat occupants and/or cargo are not in the proximity of ...

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 Satellite Radio mode (if equipped): • Press and release SEEK to advance through preset channels or pressand hold SEEK to increment to the next subscribed channel. In CD mode: • Press and release SEEK to select the next track selection on the CDor press and hold SEEK to fast forward in the current...

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...

DTE is calculated using a running average fuel economy, which is basedon your recent driving history of 500 miles (800 km). This value is notthe same as the average fuel economy display. The running average fueleconomy is reinitialized to a factory default value if the battery isdisconnected. Averag...

LOW TIRE PRESSURE (if equipped). Displayed when one or more tires on your vehicle have low tire pressure. Refer to Inflating Your Tires in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR FAULT (if equipped). Displayed when the Tire Pressure Monitoring System is malfunctioning. If the wa...

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 installationprocedure. TAILGATE LOCK (IF EQUIPPED) Your vehicle may be equipped ...

BED EXTENDER (IF EQUIPPED) Your vehicle may be equipped with a bed extender designed to extendthe pickup box for larger loads. To extend the bed extender : 1. Lower tailgate. 2. Pull the lever on each side of thebed extender to release it from thepickup box. 3. Lift the bed extender over on tothe ta...

To remove the bed extender: 1. Extend the bed extender. 2. Pull the lever on each side of thebed extender to unlock it. Make sure the locking clip screwsare loose before removing the bedextender. 3. Press the locking clips below themiddle bar and lift the bed extenderout of the channels on the “D” p...

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 ...

horn will chirp once if autolock was deactivated or twice (one shortchirp and one long honk) if autolock was activated. 5. Turn the ignition to the 1 (OFF/LOCK) position to exit programming. Note: After exiting the driver configuration mode, the horn will chirp once to indicate a feature has been ac...

2. Press and release again within three seconds to confirm that all the doors are closed and locked. Note: The doors will lock again, the horn will chirp once, and the parklamps will flash once more.If any of the doors are not properly closed the horn will make two quickchirps and the parklamps will...

Note: The panic alarm will only operate when the ignition is in the 1 (OFF/LOCK) position. 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 adjustabl...

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

• the remote transmitter lock control is pressed, or • after 25 seconds of illumination. The dome lamp control (if equipped) must not be set to the off position for the illuminated entry system to operate. The inside lights will not turn off if: • they have been turned on with the dimmer control, or...

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...

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 seatback forward orbackward. 2007 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...

and they move forward during pre-crash braking. The most effective wayto reduce the risk of unnecessary injuries is to make sure all occupantsare properly restrained. Accident statistics suggest that children aremuch safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than inthe front. Air ...

Front outboard safety belt energy management retractors The front outboard safety belt energy management retractors allowwebbing to be pulled out of the retractor in a gradual and controlledmanner in response to the occupant’s forward momentum. This helpsreduce the risk of force-related injuries to ...

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 driver, should alwaysproperly wear their safety belts, even when an airbag supplemental restraint system (SR...

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...

Shorten and fasten the belt whennot in use. Energy management retractors Your vehicle has a safety belt system equipped with energy managementretractors at the driver and front outboard passenger seating positions. An energy management retractor is a device which pays out webbing in acontrolled mann...

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 ...

Do not sit on top of a buckled safety belt or insert a latchplateinto the buckle to avoid the BeltMinder 威 chime. To do so may adversely affect the performance of the vehicle’s air bag system. One time disable If at any time the driver/front passenger quickly buckles then unbucklesthe BeltMinder 威 f...

• Step 3 must be completed within 50 seconds after the safety beltwarning light turns off. 3. For the seating position being disabled, buckle then unbuckle thesafety belt 9 times, ending in the unbuckled state. (Step 3 must becompleted within 50 seconds after the safety belt warning light turnsoff.)...

hardware, should be inspected after a collision. Ford Motor Companyrecommends that all safety belt assemblies in use in vehicles involved ina collision be replaced. However, if the collision was minor and anauthorized dealer finds that the belts do not show damage and continueto operate properly, th...

• Front passenger sensing system • Passenger airbag off indicator light. The airbag supplemental restraints are an integral part of the PersonalSafety System. They are designed to be deployed in cases where thePersonal Safety System has determined the occupant conditions andcrash severity are approp...

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...

The front passenger sensing system may detect small or medium objectsplaced on the seat cushion. For most objects that are in the frontpassenger seat, the passenger airbag will be disabled. Even though thepassenger airbag is disabled, the ⬙ pass airbag off ⬙ lamp may or may not be illuminated accord...

SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN See the following sections for directions on how to properly use safetyrestraints for children. Also see Airbag supplemental restraint system (SRS) in this chapter for special instructions about using airbags. Important child restraint precautions You are required by l...

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 to 22kg (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...

The passenger seats of your vehicle are equipped with built-in tetherstrap anchors located behind the seats as described below. The tether anchors in your vehicle may be loops of webbing above theseatback or an anchor bracket behind the seat on the rear edge of theseat cushion. The rear seat in the ...

• You may need to pull the seatback forward to access the tetheranchors. Make sure the seatback is locked in the upright positionbefore installing the child seat. 4. Clip the tether strap to the anchor as shown. • Front seat Regular Cab passengerside • Front seat Regular Cab center(located on back p...

If the safety seat is not anchored properly, the risk of a childbeing injured in a collision greatly increases. 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 ar...

Your vehicle is equipped with LATCH anchors for child seat installationat the following seating positions (LATCH is not available on F150Regular cab) : • F150 SuperCab and SuperCrew The anchors on both sides of the center of the rear seat are provided forchild seats at the outboard seats, and are fu...

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, check your tires. If one looks lower than theothers, use a tire gauge to check pressure of all tires and adjust ifrequired. At least once a month and before long trips, inspect each tire and checkthe tire pressure with a tire gauge (including spare, if equipped). Inflatea...

drop of 1 psi (7 kPa) in inflation pressure. Check your tire pressuresfrequently and adjust them to the proper pressure which can be foundon the Safety Compliance Certification Label or Tire Label. To check the pressure in your tire(s): 1. Make sure the tires are cool, meaning they are not hot from ...

tread grooves. Check for holes or cuts that may permit air leakage fromthe tire and make necessary repairs. Also inspect the tire sidewalls forcracking, cuts, bruises and other signs of damage or excessive wear. Ifinternal damage to the tire is suspected, have the tire demounted andinspected in case...

U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN) Both U.S. and Canada Federal regulations require tire manufacturers toplace standardized information on the sidewall of all tires. Thisinformation identifies and describes the fundamental characteristics ofthe tire and also provides a U.S. DOT Tire Identific...

When mounting replacement tires and wheels, you should notexceed the maximum pressure indicated on the sidewall of the tire to set the beads without additional precautions listed below. If thebeads do not seat at the maximum pressure indicated, re-lubricate andtry again.When inflating the tire for m...

If your vehicle is stuck in snow, mud, sand, etc., do not rapidly spin the tires; spinning the tires can tear the tire and cause an explosion. A tire can explode in as little as three to five seconds. Do not spin the wheels at over 35 mph (56 km/h). The tires mayfail and injure a passenger or bystan...

• Rear Wheel Drive (RWD)vehicles/Four Wheel Drive(4WD)/ All Wheel Drive (AWD)vehicles (front tires at top ofdiagram) Sometimes irregular tire wear can be corrected by rotating the tires. Note: If your tires show uneven wear ask an authorized dealer to check for and correct any wheel misalignment, ti...

Information on “P” type tires P215/65R15 95H is an example of atire size, load index and speedrating. The definitions of theseitems are listed below. (Note thatthe tire size, load index and speedrating for your vehicle may bedifferent from this example.) 1. P: Indicates a tire, designated by the Tir...

12. Treadwear, Traction and Temperature Grades • Treadwear: The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on aspecified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150would wear one and one-half (1 1 ⁄ 2 ) times as well ...

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, ...

Changing tires with TPMS Each road tire is equipped witha tire pressure sensor fastenedto the inside rim of the wheel.The pressure sensor is coveredby the tire and is not visibleunless the tire is removed. Thepressure sensor is locatedopposite (180 degrees) from thevalve stem. Care must be takenwhen...

When you believe your system is not operating properly The main function of the Tire Pressure Monitoring System is to warn youwhen your tires need air. It can also warn you in the event the system is nolonger capable of functioning as intended. Please refer to the followingchart for information conc...

Low Tire PressureWarning Light Possible cause Customer Action Required Flashing WarningLight Spare tire in use Your temporary spare tire is in use. Repair the damaged roadwheel and re-mount it on thevehicle to restore systemfunctionality. For a descriptionof how the system functionsunder these condi...

any tire is under-inflated, carefully drive the vehicle to the nearestlocation where air can be added to the tires. Inflate all the tires to therecommended inflation pressure. SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS Snow tires must be the same size and grade as the tires youcurrently have on your vehicle. The tires o...

Vehicle Curb Weight – is the weight of your new vehicle when you picked it up from your authorized dealer plus any aftermarketequipment. 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-...

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....

Exceeding any vehicle weight rating limitation could result inserious damage to the vehicle and/or personal injury. Steps for determining the correct load limit: 1. Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and cargoshould never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.” on your vehicle’s placard. 2. D...

transport the cement to your home? If you and your friend each weigh220 lb. (99 kg), the calculation would be: 1400 – (2 x 220) – (12 x100) = 1400 – 440 – 1200 = – 240 lb. No, you do not have enoughcargo capacity to carry that much weight. In metric units, thecalculation would be: 635 kg — (2 x 99 k...

Regular Cab 4x2 (144.5” wheelbase) Engine Rear axle ratio Maximum GCWR-lb. (kg) Maximum trailer weight-lb. (kg) 4.2L (with automatic transmission) 3.55 10000 (4536) 5000 (2268) 3.73 10500 (4763) 5500 (2495) 4.6L 3.55 11700 (5307) 6700 (3039) 4.6L 3.73 12200 (5534) 7200 (3266) 5.4L 3.55 14000 (6350) ...

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 aresafe if installed properly and adjusted to the manufacturer’sspecifications. The trailer brakes must meet local and Federalregulations. Do not connect a trailer’s hydraulic brake system directly to yourvehicle’s bra...

• Do not exceed the GCWR rating or transmission damage may occur. 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, st...

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...

Base, Base with Tachometer andFamily Carrier instrumentcluster Mid, Luxury andHarley-Davidson 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 brak...

TRACTION CONTROL 姟 (IF EQUIPPED) Your vehicle may be equipped with a Traction Control 娂 system. This system helps you maintain the stability and steerability of your vehicle,especially on slippery road surfaces such as snow- or ice-covered roadsand gravel roads. The system will allow your vehicle to...

STEERING To help prevent damage to the power steering system: • Never hold the steering wheel at its furthest turning points (until itstops) for more than a few seconds when the engine is running. • Do not operate the vehicle with a low power steering fluid level(below the MIN mark on the reservoir)...

PREPARING TO DRIVE Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate thanother types of vehicles. In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is significantly more likelyto die than a person wearing a seat belt. Your vehicle has larger tires and increased ground clearance, giving thevehicle a h...

• Allows upshifts by moving gearshift lever. • Will not downshift into 1 (First) at high speeds; allows for 1 (First)when vehicle reaches slower speeds. Forced downshifts • Allowed in D (Overdrive) or Drive. • Depress the accelerator to the floor. • Allows transmission to select an appropriate gear....

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...

Basic operating principles • Do not use 4WD on dry, hard surfaced roads. Doing so will produceexcessive noise, increase tire wear and may damage drive components.4WD modes are only intended for consistently slippery or loosesurfaces. • Drive slower in strong crosswinds which can affect the normal st...

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 tires mayfail and injure a passenger or bystander. Emergency maneuvers • In an unavoidable emergency situation where a ...

Mud and water If you must drive through highwater, drive slowly. Traction orbrake capability may be limited. When driving through water,determine the depth; avoid waterhigher than the bottom of the hubs(if possible) and proceed slowly. Ifthe ignition system gets wet, thevehicle may stall. Once throu...

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 ...

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...

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,Instrument cluster, Audio forXL/STX 2 20A* Stop/Turn lamps, Brake on/offswitch, Hazard flashers 3 7.5A* Power mirrors, Memory seats andpedals, Driver power s...

Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description 14 10A* Back-up lamp and DaytimeRunning Lamps (DRL) relay coil,A/C pressure switch, Redundantspeed control switch, Heated PCV(5.4L), Trailer tow back-up lampsrelay coil, ABS, Reverse park aid,EC mirror, Navigation radio...

CHANGING THE TIRES If you get a flat tire while driving, do not apply the brake heavily.Instead, gradually decrease your speed. Hold the steering wheel firmlyand slowly move to a safe place on the side of the road. Note: If your vehicle is equipped with the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS), th...

• Comfort and noise • Ground clearance and parking at curbs • Winter weather driving capability • Wet weather driving capability • All-Wheel driving capability (if applicable) • Load leveling adjustment (if applicable) When driving with the full-size dissimilar spare tire/wheel additionalcaution sho...

Removing the spare tire 1. Use the ignition key to removethe lock cylinder from the accesshole of the bumper to allow accessto the guide tube. Assemble the jackhandle as shown in the illustration. 2. Fully insert the jack handlethrough the bumper hole and intothe guide tube through the accesshole in...

ratchets or slips with little effort, take the vehicle to your authorizeddealer for assistance at your earliest convenience. 4. Check that the tire lies flat against the frame and is properlytightened. Try to push or pull, then turn the tire to be sure it will notmove. Loosen and retighten, if neces...

Batteries contain sulfuric acid which can burn skin, eyes andclothing, if contacted. Do not attempt to push-start your automatic transmissionvehicle. Automatic transmissions do not have push-startcapability. Attempting to push-start a vehicle with an automatictransmission may cause transmission dama...

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 covers or the intake manifold as grounding points. Do not connect the end of the second ...

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

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

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

GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED At home 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...

UTILIZING THE MEDIATION/ARBITRATION PROGRAM(CANADA ONLY) For vehicles delivered to authorized Canadian dealers. In those caseswhere you continue to feel that the efforts by Ford of Canada and theauthorized dealer to resolve a factory-related vehicle service concernhave been unsatisfactory, Ford of C...

If you did not take advantage of the Ford Extended Service Plan at thetime of purchasing your vehicle, you may still be eligible. Since thisinformation is subject to change, please ask your authorized dealer forcomplete details about Ford Extended Service Plan coverage options, orvisit the Ford ESP ...

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 washingor laundry liquid. These products can dis...

• Wash the vehicle first. • Do not use waxes that contain abrasives; use Motorcraft PremiumLiquid Wax (ZC-53-A), which is available from your authorized dealer,or an equivalent quality product. • Do not allow paint sealant to come in contact with any non-body(low-gloss black) colored trim, such as g...

ENGINE Engines are more efficient when they are clean because grease and dirtbuildup keep the engine warmer than normal. When washing: • Take care when using a power washer to clean the engine. Thehigh-pressure fluid could penetrate the sealed parts and cause damage. • Do not spray a hot engine with...

• 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...

• The wiper blades can be cleaned with isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol orMotorcraft Premium Windshield Washer Concentrate (ZC-32–A),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 w...

INTERIOR TRIM • Clean the interior trim areas with a damp cloth, then with a clean, drycloth; you may also use Motorcraft Dash & Vinyl Cleaner (ZC-38-A). • Do not use household or glass cleaners as these may damage thefinish. INTERIOR For fabric, carpets, cloth seats and safety belts: • Remove d...

Leather seats for the King Ranch SuperCrew only (if equipped) Your vehicle is equipped with seating covered in premium, top-grainleather which is extremely durable, but still requires special care andmaintenance in order to ensure longevity and comfort. Regular cleaning and conditioning will maintai...

Conditioning Bottles of King Ranch Leather Conditioner are available at the KingRanch Saddle Shop. Visit the Web site at www.krsaddleshop.com , or telephone (in the United States) 1–800–282–KING (5464). If you areunable to obtain King Ranch Leather Conditioner, use another premiumleather conditioner...

SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS To help you service your vehicle, we provide scheduled maintenance information which makes tracking routine service easy. If your vehicle requires professional service, your authorized dealer canprovide the necessary parts and service. Check your Warranty Guide/Owner Informat...

To reduce the risk of vehicle damage and/or personal burninjuries 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 handle located under thebottom of the instrument panel. 2. Go to the ...

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...

• 4.6L/5.4L V8 engine 5. Locate and carefully remove the engine oil level indicator (dipstick). 6. Wipe the indicator clean. Insert the indicator fully, then remove itagain. • If the oil level is between the lower and upper holes or between the MIN and MAX marks (depending on application), the oil l...

• 4.6L/5.4L V8 engine • If the oil level is below the lowerhole or the MIN mark, addenough oil to raise the levelwithin the lower and upper holesor within the MIN-MAX range. • Oil levels above the upper hole or the MAX mark may cause enginedamage. Some oil must be removed from the engine by an autho...

Engine oil and filter recommendations Look for this certificationtrademark. Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil Only use oils “Certified For Gasoline Engines” by the AmericanPetroleum Institute (API). An oil with this trademark symbol conformsto the current engine and emission system protection standards and f...

BATTERY Your vehicle is equipped with aMotorcraft maintenance-free batterywhich normally does not requireadditional water during its life ofservice. If your battery has a cover/shield, make sure it is reinstalledafter the battery has been cleaned or replaced. For longer, trouble-free operation, keep...

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

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

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

Do not put engine coolant in the windshield washer fluidcontainer. If sprayed on the windshield, engine coolant could make it difficult to see through the windshield. • Add Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant or equivalentmeeting Ford specification WSS-M97B51-A1. Refer to Maintenance product spec...

2. When the engine is cool, wrap a thick cloth around the coolantpressure relief cap on the coolant reservoir (an opaque plastic bottle).Slowly turn cap counterclockwise (left) until pressure begins to release. 3. Step back while the pressure releases. 4. When you are sure that all the pressure has ...

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 [–36° C ]): • It may be necessary to increase the coolant concentrationabove 50%. • NEVER increase the coolant concentration above 60%. •...

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. ...

Observe the following guidelines when handling automotive fuel: • Extinguish all smoking materialsand any open flames beforefueling your vehicle. • Always turn off the vehicle beforefueling. • Automotive fuels can be harmfulor fatal if swallowed. Fuels such as gasoline and ethanol are highlytoxic an...

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...

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

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. On restarting, cranking time will take a few seconds longerthan normal. • Normally, adding one gallon of fuel is enough ...

• 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...

Allow the vehicle to sit for at least eight hours without starting theengine. Then, start the engine and complete the above driving cycle. Theengine must warm up to its normal operating temperature. Once started,do not turn off the engine until the above driving cycle is complete. Ifthe vehicle is s...

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,...

If an overfill occurs, excess fluidshould be removed by an authorizeddealer. An overfill condition oftransmission fluid may causeshift and/or engagementconcerns and/or possibledamage. Do not use supplemental transmission fluid additives, treatments orcleaning agents. The use of these materials may a...

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 the Maintenance product specifications and capacities section in this chapter. DRIVELINE UNIVERSAL JOINT AND SLIP YOKE Your vehicle may be...

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...

GENUINE FORD ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE A wide selection of Genuine Ford Accessories are available for your vehiclethrough your local Ford or Ford of Canada dealer. These quality accessorieshave been specifically engineered to fulfill your automotive needs; they arecustom designed to complement th...

A Accessory delay ..........................76 Air cleaner filter ...............320–322 Air conditioning ....................51, 54 Airbag supplemental restraintsystem ................................140–141 and child safety seats ............143description ..............................141disposal...

checking and adding ..............289dipstick ....................................289filter, specifications ........292, 322recommendations ...................292refill capacities ........................324specifications ..........................324 Exhaust fumes ..........................212 F Fa...