Ford 2007 F-150 v.2- User Manual

SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION Warning symbols in this guide How can you reduce the risk of personal injury to yourself or others? Inthis guide, answers to such questions are contained in commentshighlighted by the warning triangle symbol. These comments should beread and observed. Warning symbol...

SPECIAL NOTICES New Vehicle Limited Warranty For a detailed description of what is covered and what is not covered byyour vehicle’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty, refer to the Warranty Guide that is provided to you along with your Owner’s Guide. Special instructions For your added safety, your vehicl...

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...

Notice to owners of pickup trucks and utility type vehicles Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate thanother types of vehicles. Before you drive your vehicle, please read this Owner’s Guide carefully. Your vehicle is not a passenger car. As with other vehicles of this type,failur...

Middle East/North Africa vehicle specific information For your particular global region, your vehicle may be equipped withfeatures and options that are different from the ones that are describedin this Owner’s Guide; therefore, a supplement has been supplied that complements this book. By referring ...

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

Service engine soon: The Service engine soon indicator light illuminates when the ignition is firstturned to the ON position to checkthe bulb and to indicate whether the vehicle is ready forInspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing. Normally, the ⬙ Service engine soon ⬙ light will stay on until the engin...

Base, Base with Tachometer andFamily Carrier instrumentcluster Mid, Luxury andHarley-Davidson instrumentcluster If the brake system warning lightdoes not illuminate at this time,seek service immediately from your authorized dealer. Illumination afterreleasing the parking brake indicates low brake fl...

Charging system: Illuminates when the battery is not charging properly. Door ajar: Illuminates when the ignition is in the ON position andany door is open. Low tire pressure warning(if equipped): Illuminates when your tire pressure is low. If the lightremains ON at start up or whiledriving, the tire...

Speed control: Illuminates when the speed control is activated. Turnsoff when the speed control systemis deactivated. Turn signal: Illuminates when the left or right turn signal or thehazard lights are turned on. If theindicators stay on or flash faster, check for a burned out bulb. High beams: Illu...

Trans Fault: Displays when a transmission problem has beendetected and shifting may berestricted. If the light remains on,have the system servicedimmediately by your authorized dealer. Key-in-ignition warning chime: Sounds when the key is left in the ignition in the OFF/LOCK or ACCESSORY position an...

Tachometer (if equipped): Indicates the engine speed inrevolutions per minute. Driving withyour tachometer pointercontinuously at the top of the scalemay damage the engine. Battery voltage gauge: Indicates the battery voltage when theignition is in the ON position. If thepointer moves and stays outs...

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 ...

For a single CD system, if a disc is not already loaded, insert onlyone, label side up into the CD slot.LOADING CD and READING DISC will appear in the display. The firsttrack on the disc will begin playing. For an in-dash six CD system, if a disc is not already loaded, pressLOAD. Select a slot numbe...

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,...

17. LOAD: To load a disc into the system, press LOAD. Select a slotnumber using memory presets 1–6.When the display reads LOAD CD#,load the desired disc, label side up.If you do not choose a slot within 5 seconds, the system will choose foryou. Once loaded, the first track will begin to play. To aut...

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...

GENERAL AUDIO INFORMATION Radio frequencies: AM and FM frequencies are established by the Federal CommunicationsCommission (FCC) and the Canadian Radio and TelecommunicationsCommission (CRTC). Those frequencies are: AM: 530, 540–1700, 1710 kHz FM: 87.7, 87.9–107.7, 107.9 MHz Radio reception factors:...

Audio system warranty and service Refer to the Warranty Guide for audio system warranty information. If service is necessary, see your dealer or qualified technician. MP3 track and folder structure Your MP3 system recognizes MP3 individual tracks and folder structureas follows: • There are two diffe...

In track mode, the system will display and play the structure as if it wereonly one level deep (all .mp3 files will be played, regardless of being in aspecific folder). In folder mode, the system will only play the .mp3 filesin the current folder. Satellite radio information (if equipped) Satellite ...

Family Entertainment System (if equipped) Your vehicle may be equipped with a Family Entertainment System(FES). Refer to the DVD Supplement Guide for further information on your system. NAVIGATION SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) Your vehicle may be equipped with a Navigation System. Refer to the Navigation sup...

1. Connect the wired headphones in to the headphone jacks on eitherside of the DVD system. Each side is labeled A or B. Headphones plugged into jack A will listen to Channel A and headphones plugged intojack B will listen to Channel B. 2. Adjust the volume levels usingthe volume controls on the DVDs...

13. RETURN: Press to return to the playing media or to resumeplayback. 14. MENU: When playing a DVD, press MENU once to enter the DVDdisc menu (if available) and presstwice to enter the system set-up menu. From the set-up menu, you mayselect from Angle, Aspect Ratio, Language, Subtitles, Disc resume...

1. Power control: Press to turn the FES (Family Entertainment System) ON/OFF. 2. Cursor controls: Use in various active menus to advance the cursor up/down/left/right. When not in a Menu, the left and right cursor controlsdecrease and increase the display brightness. 3. DISPLAY: Press to access the ...

Battery replacement Batteries are supplied with theremote control unit. Since allbatteries have a limited shelf life,replace them when the unit fails tocontrol the DVD player. Remove the screw and unlatch the battery cover to access the batteries. The remote control unit uses two AAA batteries which...

Headphones Wireless headphones Your FES system is equipped with two sets of battery powered, infraredwireless headphones. Two AAA batteries are needed to operate theheadphones. (Batteries are included.) Additional infrared wireless headphones may be purchased for use withthe system. Also, wired head...

Channel A source. The wired headphone jack for Channel B is located onthe right side of the FES and is labeled B. Headphones plugged into this headphone jack will hear audio from the audio source selected to bethe Channel B source. Adjust the headphone volume usingthe volume control on the DVDsystem...

There are three levels of control ofthe FES buttons. The states areFULL (enabled), LOCAL orLOCKED (disabled). To change the level of control, press the memorypreset controls 3 and 5 simultaneously on the front audio controls. Thecontrol level will cycle each time the buttons are pressed simultaneous...

Safety information Read all of the safety and operating instructions before operating thesystem and retain for future reference. Do not attempt to service, repair or modify the Family EntertainmentSystem (FES). See your dealer. Do not insert foreign objects into the DVD compartment. Do not leave chi...

Do not clean any part of the DVD player with benzene, paint thinner orany other solvent. Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Compliance Changes or modifications not approved by Ford Lincoln-Mercury couldvoid user’s authority to operate the equipment. This equipment has beentested and found to com...

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 control clockwiseto the first position to turn on the parking lamps. Rotate clockwise to thesecond position to also turn on the headlamps. Autolamp control (if equipped) The autolamp system provides lightsensitive automatic on-off control ofthe exterior lights no...

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. Hig...

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 map lamp lightswhen any door is not completelyclosed, the instrument panel switchis pushed past the detent...

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. Rear Window Buffeting: When one or both of the rear windows are open, the vehicle may demonstrate a wind throb or buffeting noise. Thisnoise can be alleviated by ...

• 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...

The powerfold mirrors may be moved inward/outward manually, however,if a mirror is moved manually, it will need to be reset. To reset: with theswitch in the center position, momentarily pull the switch rearward tofold the mirrors in. An audible ⬙ click ⬙ will be heard indicating re-synchronization. ...

POWER ADJUSTABLE FOOT PEDALS (IF EQUIPPED) The accelerator and brake pedalshould only be adjusted when thevehicle is stopped and the gearshiftlever is in the P (Park) position. Press and hold the rocker control toadjust accelerator and brake pedal. • Press the bottom of the control toadjust the peda...

Audio control features Press to select: • AM, FM1, FM2 (if equipped) • CD (if equipped) • FES/DVD (if equipped) • AUX (IN LINE) (if equipped) • SAT1, SAT2 or SAT3 (SatelliteRadio mode if equipped). In AM, FM1, or FM2 mode: • Press and release SEEK to select the next preset station or press andhold S...

The moon roof has a built-in sliding shade that can be manually openedor closed when the glass panel is shut. To close the shade, pull it towardthe front of the vehicle. HOMELINK 姞 WIRELESS CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) The HomeLink 威 Wireless Control System, located on the driver’s visor,provides a ...

Note: There are 30 seconds in which to initiate Step 7. 7. Return to the vehicle and firmly press, hold for two seconds and release the programmed HomeLink 威 button. Repeat the press/hold/release sequence again, and, depending on the brand of the garage door opener (or other rolling code equipped de...

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

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

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

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

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

Warning display Status Door ajar Warning can be reset Low fuel level Warning returns after 10 minutes Check charging system Check traction control 娂 Low brake fluid level Low oil pressure Check engine temperature Reduced engine power Stop engine safely Check fuel cap Warning returns after the igniti...

TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR FAULT (if equipped). Displayed when a tire pressure sensor is malfunctioning, or your spare tire is in use. Formore information on how the system operates under these conditions,refer to Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter....

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 ontothe tail...

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 ...

Conversely, a horn chirp followed by a honk will indicate the system isenabled. Pressing the control then the control will turn the feature ON if it was previously OFF, or OFF if it was previously ON. Thehorn will chirp once if autolock was deactivated or twice (one shortchirp and one long honk) if ...

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...

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 safety belts or child safety seatsand they move forward during pre-crash braking. The most effective wayto reduce the ri...

safety belts. In frontal collisions, the safety belt pretensioners can beactivated alone or, if the collision is of sufficient severity, together withthe front airbags. Front outboard safety belt energy management retractors The front outboard safety belt energy management retractors allowwebbing to...

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...

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 ...

Conditions of operation If... Then... The driver’s safety belt is notbuckled before the ignitionswitch is turned to the ONposition... The safety belt warning lightilluminates 1-2 minutes and thewarning chime sounds 4-8 seconds. The driver’s safety belt isbuckled while the indicatorlight is illuminat...

The following are reasons most often given for not wearing safety belts:(All statistics based on U.S. data) Reasons given... Consider... “Crashes are rare events” 36700 crashes occur every day. The more we drive, the more we areexposed to “rare” events, even forgood drivers. 1 in 4 of us will be ser...

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

While the design allows you to deactivate your Belt-Minder 威 , this system is designed to improve your chances of being safely belted and surviving an accident. We recommend you leave theBelt-Minder 威 system activated for yourself and others who may use the vehicle. To reduce the risk of injury, do ...

Do not use extensions to change the fit of the shoulder beltacross the torso. Safety belt maintenance Inspect the safety belt systems periodically to make sure they workproperly and are not damaged. Inspect the safety belts to make surethere are no nicks, tears or cuts. Replace if necessary. All saf...

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 intended as a supplementto the safety belts. Airbags alone ...

Modifying or adding equipment to the front end of the vehicle(including frame, bumper, front end body structure and tow hooks) may affect the performance of the airbag system, increasing therisk of injury. Do not modify the front end of the vehicle. Additional equipment may affect the performance of...

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 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 the manufacturer’s instructions, • the system determines that a small child is present in a forward-fac...

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 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...

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 wheels through a transfer case or powertransfer unit. 4WD vehicles allow you to select different drive modes asnecessary. Information on transfer case operation and shifting procedurescan be found in the Driving chapter. Information on transfer case maintenance can be f...

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...

Age Tires degrade over time depending on many factors such as weather, storage conditions, and conditions of use (load, speed,inflation pressure, etc.) the tires experience throughout their lives.In general, tires should be replaced after six years regardless of treadwear. However, heat caused by ho...

The tire pressure sensors mounted in the wheels (originally installed onyour vehicle) are not designed to be used in aftermarket wheels. The use of wheels or tires not recommended by Ford Motor Companymay affect the operation of your Tire Pressure Monitoring System. If the TPMS indicator is flashing...

Tire and wheel alignment A bad jolt from hitting a curb or pothole can cause the front end of yourvehicle to become misaligned or cause damage to your tires. If yourvehicle seems to pull to one side when you’re driving, the wheels may beout of alignment. Have an authorized dealer check the wheel ali...

4. R: Indicates a “radial” type tire. 5. 15: Indicates the wheel or rim diameter in inches. If you change your wheel size, you will have to purchase new tires to match the new wheeldiameter. 6. 95: Indicates the tire’s load index. It is an index that relates to how much weight a tire can carry. You ...

13. Maximum Permissible Inflation Pressure: Indicates the tire manufacturers’ maximum permissible pressure and/or the pressure atwhich the maximum load can be carried by the tire. This pressure isnormally higher than the manufacturer’s recommended cold inflationpressure which can be found on the Saf...

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 isno longer capable of functioning as intended. Please refer to thefollowing chart 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...

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....

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 x 100) = 1400 - 440 - 1200 = - 240 lb. No, you do not haveenough cargo capacity to carry that much weight. In metric units, thecalculation would be: 635 kg - (2 x 99 k...

Crew Cab 4x4 (150.5” wheelbase) Engine Rear axle ratio Maximum GCWR-lb. (kg) Maximum trailer weight-lb. (kg) 4.6L (with 17” tires) 3.73 12200 (5534) 6500 (2948) 4.6L (with 18” tires) 3.73 11700 (5307) 6000 (2722) 5.4L (with 17” tires) 3.55 14000 (6350) 8100 (3674) 5.4L (with 18” or 20” tires) 3.55 1...

2. Measure the height of a reference point on the front and rear bumpersat the center of the vehicle. 3. Attach the trailer to the vehicle and adjust the hitch equalizers so thatthe front bumper height is within 1 ⁄ 2 ” (13 mm) of the reference point. After proper adjustment, the rear bumper should ...

If it is necessary to relocate the trailer hitch ball position, aframe-mounted trailer hitch must be installed. Driving while you tow When towing a trailer: • Keep your speed no faster than 70 mph (112 km/h) during the first500 miles (800 km) of towing a trailer, and don’t make full throttlestarts. ...

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...

Hot weather starting (flexible fuel vehicles only) If you are experiencing a rough or rolling idle after start-up with theoutside temperature above 80°F (27°C), the idle should improve within10 to 30 seconds. If the problems persist below this temperature, seeyour authorized dealer. If the engine fa...

BRAKES Occasional brake noise is normal. If a metal-to-metal, continuous grindingor continuous squeal sound is present, the brake linings may be worn-outand should be inspected by an authorized dealer. If the vehicle hascontinuous vibration or shudder in the steering wheel while braking, thevehicle ...

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, Luxury andHarley-Davidson 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 equ...

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...

• improper steering alignment A high crown in the road or high crosswinds may also make the steeringseem to wander/pull. TRACTION-LOK AXLE (IF EQUIPPED) This axle provides added traction on slippery surfaces, particularly whenone wheel is on a poor traction surface. Under normal conditions, theTract...

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION Brake-shift interlock - column-shift transmission This vehicle is equipped with a park/brake-shift interlock feature thatprevents the gearshift lever from being moved from P (Park) when theignition is in the ON position unless the brake pedal is depressed. If you can...

• 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...

• 4X4 LOW – Momentarily illuminates when the engine isstarted. Illuminates when 4L isselected. Using a manual 4WD system (if equipped) 2H (2WD High) – Power to the rear wheels only; used for street and highway driving. Provides optimal smoothness and fuel economy at highspeeds. 4H (4WD High) – Used ...

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...

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 ...

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 Customer Information Guidefor information 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 a...

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...

WAXING Applying Motorcraft Paint Sealant (ZC-45) to your vehicle every sixmonths will assist in reducing minor scratches and paint damage. • 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,o...

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 causedamage. • 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...

Low gloss paint area The low gloss area of the instrument panel’s upper dash should becleaned with mild, soapy water and a soft, damp cloth, or MotorcraftDash & Vinyl Cleaner (ZC-38-A), then dried with a clean, dry cloth.When cleaning the low gloss areas: • Do not use paper towels or newspaper. ...

• Do not use household cleaning products, alcohol solutions, solvents orcleaners intended for rubber, vinyl and plastics, or oil/petroleum-basedleather conditioners. These products may cause premature wearing ofthe clear, protective coating. Note: In some instances, color or dye transfer can occur w...

Scratches Natural Markings - Because the leather in the seat comes from genuinesteer hides, there will be evidence of naturally occurring markings, suchas small scars. These markings give character to the seating covers andshould be considered as proof of a genuine leather product. In order to lesse...

Motorcraft Car Wash (Canada only) (CXC-21) Motorcraft Custom Bright Metal Cleaner (ZC-15) Motorcraft Custom Clear Coat Polish (ZC–8–A) Motorcraft Custom Vinyl Protectant (U.S. only) (ZC-40-A) Motorcraft Dash and Vinyl Cleaner (ZC-38–A) Motorcraft Deluxe Leather and Vinyl Cleaner (U.S. only) (ZC-11–A...

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 to find out wh...

2. Block the wheels. 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...

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 ...

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%. • Increased engine coolant concentrations above 60% willdecrease the overheat protection c...

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...

Your vehicle was not designed to use fuel or fuel additives with metalliccompounds, including manganese-based additives. Studies indicate thatthese additives can cause your vehicle’s emission control system todeteriorate more rapidly. Repairs to correct the effects of using a fuel for which your veh...

Do not add aftermarket fuel additive products to your fuel tank. It shouldnot be necessary to add any aftermarket products to your fuel tank if youcontinue to use high quality fuel of the recommended octane rating. Theseproducts have not been approved for your engine and could cause damageto the fue...

ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY Measuring techniques Your best source of information about actual fuel economy is you, thedriver. You must gather information as accurately and consistently aspossible. Fuel expense, frequency of fill-ups or fuel gauge readings areNOT accurate as a measure of fuel eco...

Calculating fuel economy 1. Fill the fuel tank completely and record the initial odometer reading(in miles or kilometers). 2. Each time you fill the tank, record the amount of fuel added (ingallons or liters). 3. After at least three to five tank fill-ups, fill the fuel tank and recordthe current od...

POWER STEERING FLUID Check the power steering fluid. Refer to the scheduled maintenance information for the service interval schedules. If adding fluid is necessary, use MERCON 威 ATF. 1. Start the engine and let it rununtil it reaches normal operatingtemperature (the engine coolanttemperature gauge ...

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,...

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 the Maintenance product ...

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. To reduce the risk of vehicle damage and/...

GENUINE FORD ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE A wide selection of Genuine Ford Accessories are available for yourvehicle through your local Ford or Ford of Canada dealer. These qualityaccessories have been specifically engineered to fulfill your automotiveneeds; they are custom designed to complement th...

A Accessory delay ........................103 Air cleaner filter ...............350, 352 Air conditioning ....................78, 81 Airbag supplemental restraintsystem ................................168–169 and child safety seats ............171description ..............................169disposal...

specifications ..........................353 Exhaust fumes ..........................239 F Fail safe cooling ........................329 Family entertainment system ....48 Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) ....331 Floor mats .................................125 Fluid capacities .........................35...

Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....352 Passenger OccupantClassification Sensor .................150 Power distribution box(see Fuses) ...............................274 Power door locks ......................129 Power mirrors ...........................104 Power point ....................................