Ford 2009 F-150 v.2- User Manual

Protecting the environment We must all play our part inprotecting the environment. Correctvehicle usage and the authorizeddisposal of waste, cleaning andlubrication materials are significantsteps towards this aim. Information in this respect is highlighted in thisguide with the tree symbol. CALIFORN...

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/Customer Information Guide that is provided to you along with your Owner’s Guide. Special instructions For you...

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

Using your vehicle as an ambulance Do not use this vehicle as an ambulance. Your vehicle is not equipped with the Ford Ambulance PreparationPackage. Notice to owners of pickup trucks and utility type vehicles WARNING: Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other types of veh...

WARNING: Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, accident and injury. Ford strongly recommends that drivers use extreme caution when using any device that may take theirfocus off the road. The driver’s primary responsibility is the safeoperation of their vehicle. Only use cel...

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 LowerAnchor Child Seat TetherAnchor Brake System Anti-Lock Brake System Parking Brake System Brake Fluid -Non-Petroleum Based P...

WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES Standard instrument cluster Platinum instrument cluster Warning lights and gauges can alert you to a vehicle condition that maybecome serious enough to cause expensive repairs. A warning light mayilluminate when a problem exists with one of your vehicle’s functions.Many lig...

Brake system warning light: To confirm the brake system warninglight is functional, it willmomentarily illuminate when theignition is turned to the on positionwhen the engine is not running, or in a position between on and start, orby applying the parking brake when the ignition is turned to the onp...

Charging system (RTT): Illuminates when the battery is notcharging properly. If it stays onwhile the engine is running, theremay be a malfunction with thecharging system. Contact yourauthorized dealer as soon as possible. This indicates a problem with theelectrical system or a related component. Eng...

Overdrive off (if equipped): Illuminates when the overdrivefunction of the transmission hasbeen turned off; refer to the Driving chapter. If the light does not illuminate, have the transmission serviced soon, or damage may occur. Transmission Tow/Haul Feature(six speed transmission only): Displays w...

Four wheel drive high (RTT)(if equipped): Displays when four-wheel drive high is engaged. Ifthe light fails to display when theignition is turned on, or remains on,have the system servicedimmediately by your authorized dealer. Speed control: Illuminates when the speed control is activated. Turnsoff ...

Tachometer (if equipped): Indicates the engine speed inrevolutions per minute. Driving withyour tachometer pointercontinuously at the top of the scalemay damage the engine. Engine oil pressure gauge: Indicates engine oil pressure. Theneedle should stay in the normaloperating range (between “L” and“H...

Transmission fluid temperature gauge: If the gauge is in the: Normal area (normal) - the transmission fluid is within thenormal operating temperature(between “H” and “C”). Yellow area (warning) — the transmission fluid is higher thannormal operating temperature. Thiscan be caused by special operatio...

AUDIO SYSTEMS AM/FM stereo system (if equipped) WARNING: Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, accident and injury. Ford strongly recommends that drivers use extreme caution when using any device that may take theirfocus off the road. The driver’s primary responsibility is ...

another control within those five seconds, the search will not initiate.The 10 strongest stations will be filled and the station stored in preset 1will begin playing. If there are fewer than 10 strong stations, the system will store the lastone in the remaining presets. RDBS Radio Available only in ...

will prompt 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 begin to play. Press the number preset buttons (1–6) to choose the disc you want toplay. / Play/Pause: Press to play/pause a track whe...

MEMORY PRESETS (0–9): There are 30 available presets, 10 each forSAT1, SAT2 and SAT3. To savesatellite channels in your memory presets, tune to the desired channelthen press and hold a memory preset number (0–9) until sound returns. TEXT: Press and release to display the artist and song title. While...

titles, the display will read REPLACE SONG? Press OK to access thesaved titles and press to cycle through the saved titles. When the song title appears in the display that you would like to replace,press OK. SONG REPLACED will appear in the display. b. DELETE A SONG: Press OK to delete a song from t...

c. UNLOCK ALL CHANNELS: Press OK when UNLOCK ALL CHANNELS is displayed and the display will read ENTER PIN. Enteryour four-digit PIN and the system will unlock all channels and thedisplay will read CHANNEL UNLOCKED. d. RESET PIN: Press OK when RESET PIN is displayed. The display will read ARE YOUR S...

To play your portable music player using the auxiliary input jack: 1. Begin with the vehicle parked and the radio turned off. 2. Ensure that the battery in your portable music player is new or fullycharged and that the device is turned off. 3. Attach one end of the audio extension cable to the headp...

location, such as the center console or the glove box, when the vehicle isin motion. The audio extension cable must be long enough to allow theportable music player to be safely stored while the vehicle is in motion. USB port (if equipped) WARNING: Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehi...

CDs with homemade paper(adhesive) labels should not beinserted into the CD player asthe label may peel and cause theCD to become jammed. It isrecommended that homemadeCDs be identified withpermanent felt tip marker ratherthan adhesive labels. Ballpoint pens may damage CDs. Pleasecontact your authori...

Sample MP3 structure If you are burning your own MP3discs, it is important to understandhow the system will read thestructures you create. While variousfiles may be present, (files withextensions other than mp3), onlyfiles with the .mp3 extension will beplayed. Other files will be ignoredby the syst...

• Terrain: Hills, mountains, tall buildings, bridges, tunnels, freewayoverpasses, parking garages, dense tree foliage and thunderstorms caninterfere with your reception. • Station overload: When you pass a ground based broadcast repeatingtower, a stronger signal may overtake a weaker one and result ...

Radio Display Condition Action Required NO TEXT Category information not available. Category information not available at this time on this channel. The system is working properly. NO SIGNAL Loss of signal from the SIRIUS satellite or SIRIUS tower to the vehicle antenna. You are in a location that i...

SINGLE ZONE CLIMATE CONTROL 1. Defrost: Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster vents and de-mister vents. Can be used to clear the windshield of fogand thin ice. The system will automatically provide outside air to reducewindow fogging. Press this button again to return to the prev...

DUAL ZONE AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL WITHHEATED SEATS (IF EQUIPPED) Temperature conversion: To switch between Fahrenheit and Celsius, refer to Message center in the Driver Controls chapter. 1. + Fan speed control: Press to increase the fan speed. 2. Defrost: Distributes outside air through the wi...

4. A/C: Press to activate/deactivate air conditioning. Use with recirculated air to improve cooling performance and efficiency. A/Cengages automatically in MAX A/C, (defrost) and (floor/defrost). 5. AUTO: Press to engage automatic temperature control. Select the desired temperature using the tempera...

12. – Front fan speed control: Press to decrease the fan speed. 13. A. R Rear defroster (if equipped): Press to activate/deactivate the rear window defroster. Refer to Rear window defroster later in this chapter for more information. If your vehicle is equipped with both reardefroster and heated mir...

3. Manual override control: Allows you to manually select where airflow is directed. To return to full automatic control, press AUTO.When choosing to control airflow manually, press repeatedly to togglethrough the settings to choose: • : Distributes air through the windshield defroster vents, de-mis...

9. PASS TEMP: Press to engage/disengage separate passenger side temperature control. Turn to increase/decrease the air temperature onthe passenger side of the vehicle. The recommended initial setting isbetween 72°F (22°C) and 75°F (24°C), then adjust for comfort. Thepassenger side temperature settin...

4. Passenger temperature: Press to activate separate passenger temperature control to increase/decrease the air temperature on thepassenger side of the vehicle. 5. Passenger heated seat (if equipped): Press to control the passenger heated seat. Refer to Heated and cooled seats in the Seating and Saf...

VOICE COMMANDS IN CLIMATE MODE Please refer to the Voice commands in climate mode section of the Navigation supplement for more information on using voice commands with the climate control system. Operating tips • To reduce fog build up on the windshield during humid weather,select (defrost). • To r...

To aid in side window defogging/demisting in cold weather: 1. Select . 2. Select A/C. 3. Adjust the temperature control to maintain comfort. 4. Set the fan speed to the highest setting. 5. Direct the outer instrument panel vents towards the side windows. To increase airflow to the outer instrument p...

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...

6. Deselect the autolamps after the desired autolamp delay time(maximum of three minutes). At this point, the headlamps and park lamps will turn off. Fog lamp control (if equipped) The headlamp control also operatesthe fog lamps. The fog lamps can beturned on only when the headlamp control is in the...

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

TURN SIGNAL CONTROL • Push down to activate the leftturn signal. • Push up to activate the right turnsignal. INTERIOR LAMPS Front row map lamps (if equipped) To turn on the map lamps, press theouter edge of the clear lens. Thefront row map lamp lights when: • any door is opened. • the instrument pan...

Rear 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 togg...

Function Number of bulbs Trade number Exterior mounted mirror turnsignal indicator (if equipped) 2 See your dealer Puddle lamp (if equipped) 2 See your dealer All replacement bulbs are clear in color except where noted. To replace all instrument panel lights - see your authorized dealer Replacing ex...

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. Rain sensing wipers (if equipped): The rain sensing wipers will automatically activate when moisture is present on the windshie...

motor to burn out. Before operating the wiper on a dry windshield,always use the windshield washer. In freezing weather, be sure the wiperblades are not frozen to the windshield before operating the wipers. TILT STEERING WHEEL (IF EQUIPPED) 1. Pull and hold the steering wheelrelease control toward y...

Memory feature The steering column positions are saved when doing a memory setfunction and can be recalled along with the vehicle personality featureswhen a memory position is selected through the remote entrytransmitter, keyless entry keypad or memory switch on the side of thedriver’s seat (if equi...

WARNING: Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle and do not let children play with the power sliding back window. They may seriously injure themselves. Accessory delay (if equipped) With accessory delay, the window switches may be used for up to10 minutes after the ignition switch is turned ...

With microphone The mirrors will automatically return to the normal state whenever thevehicle is placed in R (Reverse) to ensure a bright clear view whenbacking up. Do not block the sensors on the front and back of the interiorrear view mirror since this may impair proper mirrorperformance. Do not c...

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 defroster in the Climate Controls chapter for more information. On vehicles not equipped with rear de...

Telescoping trailer tow mirrors (if equipped) The telescoping feature allows themirror to extend approximately3.5 inches (90 mm). This feature isespecially useful to the driver whentowing a trailer. Pull the mirrorsinward carefully when drivingthrough a narrow space. POWER ADJUSTABLE FOOT PEDALS (IF...

Automatic power deploy: • The running boards will extenddown and out when the doors areopened. Automatic power stow: • The running boards will return tothe stowed position when thedoors are closed. There will be atwo second delay before therunning boards move in to thestowed position. Manual power d...

Note: Do not use the running boards, front and rear hinge assemblies, running board motors, or the running board under body mounts to liftthe vehicle when jacking. Please utilize proper jacking points. Refer to Changing the tires in the Roadside Emergencies chapter. WARNING: In extreme climates, exc...

Turning off speed control There are two ways to turn off the speed control: • Depress the brake pedal or theclutch pedal (if equipped). Thiswill not erase your vehicle’spreviously set speed. • Press the speed control OFFcontrol. Note: When you turn off the speed control or the ignition, your speedco...

For further information on the Navigation system/SYNC system, refer tothe Navigation and SYNC supplements. MOON ROOF (IF EQUIPPED) The moon roof control is located on the overhead console. WARNING: Do not let children play with the moon roof or leave children unattended in the vehicle. They may seri...

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 ...

1. Position the end of yourhand-held transmitter 1–3 inches(2–8 cm) away from the HomeLink 威 button you wish to program (locatedon your visor) while keeping theindicator light in view. 2. Simultaneously press and holdboth the chosen HomeLink 威 and hand-held transmitter buttons until the HomeLink 威 i...

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 Step 1 outlined inthe Programming section, replace Step 2 with the f...

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

Selectable features Press and release the SELECT/RESET stem, located in the speedometer,to scroll and reset the following functions. Select or reset the function bypressing and holding the SELECT/RESET stem for more than twoseconds. Info menu This menu displays the following: • Odometer/Trip Odomete...

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

Note: When returning to the SETUP menu and a non-Englishlanguage has been selected, HOLDRESET FOR ENGLISH will bedisplayed to change back to English.Press and hold the SELECT/RESETstem to change back to English. Oil Life XXX% HOLD RESET = NEW An oil change is required whenever indicated by the messa...

Warning display Status Trailer disconnected (if equipped) The warning can be reset.The warning can returnimmediately after being resetif the condition/problem stillexists. The warning willreturn 10 minutes after beingreset if thecondition/problem still exists.The warning can return afterthe ignition...

TRAILER SWAY REDUCE SPEED (if equipped) — Displayed when the trailer sway control has detected trailer sway. For more information,refer to the Driving chapter for more information. FOR 4X4 LOW STOP VEHICLE (if equipped) — Displayed when 4X4 LOW is selected while the vehicle is moving. For more infor...

OPTIONAL MESSAGE CENTER (IF EQUIPPED) With the ignition in the on position, the message center, located on yourinstrument cluster, displays important vehicle information through a constant monitor of vehicle systems. You may select display features on the message center for a display of status prece...

(80 km) to empty. If you RESET this warning message, this display andtone will return within 10 minutes. 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 runn...

TRAILER CONNECTED (if equipped) — Displayed when a correct trailer connection (a trailer with electric trailer brakes) is sensed duringa given ignition cycle. Refer to Trailer towing in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter for more information. TRAIN LEFT FRONT TIRE (if equipped) — Displayed when t...

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 ...

3. Partially lower tailgate and carefully feed tailgate harness up throughthe gap between the pickup box and the bumper. Place the tailgateharness out of the way under the pickup box. 4. Lower the tailgate. 5. Using a screwdriver, gently prythe spring clip (on each connector)past the head of the sup...

Cross bars: Aluminum cross bars with T-slot channels in all four sides, and a latch mechanism that allows the end supports to snap over theexisting cleats. Cross bars are rated to hold loads up to 100 lb (45 kg)load evenly distributed between the two crossbars, and the T-slots aresized to accept ind...

Bed divider: This panel will keep small items up to 400 lb (180 kg) in position in the pickup box. Also includes T-slots to allow attachment ofindustry-standard roof rack accessories. • To remove bed divider, lift handle on each side and lift end supportshroud off of the cleat. • To install bed divi...

Side mounted tool bins: Watertight bins can be positioned at any point along the side rails and can be easily removed (even when full), andcarried to wherever the contents are needed. Each bin will hold up to60 lb (27 kg) of cargo, and has a drain plug for use as a cooler. Note: When multiple bins a...

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™ passive anti-theft system section in this chapter for more i...

Autolock The autolock feature is available on vehicles with power locking. Thisfeature will lock all the doors when: • all the doors are closed, • the ignition is in the on position, • you shift into any gear putting the vehicle in motion, (for manualtransmission the park brake should not be engaged...

5. Turn the ignition back to the on position. The horn will chirp. 6. Press the unlock control, then press the lock control. The horn willchirp once if autolock was deactivated or twice (one short and one longchirp) if autolock was activated. 7. Turn the ignition to the off position. The horn will c...

4. Press and hold the 3 • 4. While holding the 3 • 4, press and release the 7 • 8. While still holding the 3 • 4, press and release the 7 • 8 a second time.5. Release the 3 • 4. The user should receive a horn chirp to indicate the system has been disabled or a chirp followed by a honk to indicate th...

The typical operating range for your remote entry transmitter isapproximately 33 feet (10 meters). A decrease in operating range couldbe caused by: • weather conditions, • nearby radio towers, • structures around the vehicle, or • other vehicles parked next to your vehicle. Your vehicle is equipped ...

Activating the two-button memory switch (if equipped) To activate this feature: 1. Position the seat, power mirrors, adjustable pedals and steeringcolumn (if equipped) to the desired positions. 2. Press and hold either the 1 or 2control on the driver’s seat for fiveseconds. (A tone will be heard aft...

To replace the battery: 1. Twist a thin coin between the twohalves of the remote entrytransmitter near the key ring. DONOT TAKE THE RUBBER COVERAND CIRCUIT BOARD OFF THEFRONT HOUSING OF THEREMOTE ENTRY TRANSMITTER. 2. Do not wipe off any grease on thebattery terminals on the backsurface of the circu...

4. Within five seconds, press the power door 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...

Unlocking and locking the doors using keyless entry keypad To unlock the driver’s door, enter the factory set 5-digit code or your personal code. Each number must be pressed within five seconds of eachother. Note: The driver’s door will unlock and the interior lamps will illuminate after the factory...

Anti-theft indicator The anti-theft indicator is located in the instrument cluster. • When the ignition is in the offposition, the indicator will flashonce every two seconds toindicate the SecuriLock™ systemis functioning as a theftdeterrent. • When the ignition is in the on position, the indicator ...

Properly adjust the head restraint so that the top of the head restraint iseven with the top of your head and positioned as close as possible to theback of your head. For occupants of extremely tall stature, adjust thehead restraint to its full up position. WARNING: To minimize the risk of neck inju...

• To gain access to the storagecompartment (if equipped) inyour armrest, lift the latch toopen the lid. Using the manual lumbar support For more lumbar support, turn thelumbar support control toward thefront of vehicle. For less lumbar support, turn thelumbar support control toward therear of vehicl...

Using the power lumbar support (if equipped) The power lumbar control is located on the outboard side of the seat. Press the forward side of the controlfor additional support. Press the rear side of the control toreduce support. Adjusting the front power seat (if equipped) WARNING: Never adjust the ...

The control is located on the outboard side of the seat cushion. Move the switch in the direction ofthe arrows to raise or lower thefront portion of the seat cushion. Move the switch in the direction ofthe arrows to raise or lower the rearportion of the seat cushion. Press the switch in the directio...

To remove an air filter: 1. Remove key from ignition. 2. Push up on the outside rigid edgeof the filter and rotate toward thefront of the vehicle once tabs arereleased. 3. Remove filter. To install a filter: • First, position the filter in it’shousing making sure that the farforward end is all the w...

To reinstall the adjustable head restraint, do the following: 1. Insert the two stems into theguide sleeve collars. 2. Push the head restraint downuntil it locks. Properly adjust the head restraint so that the top of the head restraint iseven with the top of your head and positioned as close as poss...

1. Pull control on the side of the seat to release seat cushion fromstorage position. 2. Push seat cushion down until it locks into horizontal position. Folding up the rear seats (CrewCab vehicles only) The rear seat has a split 60/40 cushion. Each seat cushion can be flippedup into a vertical stora...

Safety restraints precautions WARNING: Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips. WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, make sure children sit in the back seat where they can be properly restrained. WARNING: Never let a passenger hold a child on ...

WARNING: Safety belts and seats can become hot in a vehicle that has been closed up in sunny weather; they could burn a small child. Check seat covers and buckles before you place a childanywhere near them. WARNING: Front and rear seat occupants, including pregnant women, should wear safety belts fo...

While you are fastened in the safety belt, the combination lap/shoulderbelt with a cinch tongue adjusts to your movement. However, if youbrake hard, turn hard, or if your vehicle receives an impact of 5 mph(8 km/h) or more, the safety belt will become locked and help reduceyour forward movement. Lap...

Shorten and fasten the belt whennot in use. For long term storage, the lap belt can be placed into a pocket found onthe inside lid of the storage compartment. To store the lap belt, do thefollowing: 1. Open the storage compartmentlid. 2. Place the lap belt into the pocketfound on the inside lid of t...

An energy management retractor is a device which pays out webbing in acontrolled manner. This feature is designed to help further reduce therisk of force-related injuries to the occupant. Safety belt systems equipped with an energy management retractor mustbe replaced if they were in use during a fr...

WARNING: After any vehicle collision, the safety belt systems at all seating positions (except the driver position, which does not have this feature) must be checked by an authorized dealer toverify that the automatic locking retractor feature for child seats is stillfunctioning properly. In additio...

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...

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

WARNING: 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 youleave the Belt-Minder 威 system activated for yourself and others who may use the vehicle. To reduce the risk of in...

WARNING: Do not use extensions to change the fit of the shoulder belt across the torso. AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) The airbag supplemental restraint system is designed to work inconjunction with the safety belts to help protect the driver and frontoutboard passenger from certain uppe...

Personal Safety System has determined the occupant conditions andcrash severity are appropriate to activate these devices. Refer to the Personal Safety System™ section in this chapter. WARNING: The front passenger airbag is not designed to offer protection to an occupant in the center front seating ...

If two adults and a child occupy a Regular Cab , properly restrain the child in the center front unless doing so would interfere with driving thevehicle. This arrangement provides lap and shoulder belt protection forall occupants, and airbag protection for the adults. All occupants of thevehicle sho...

internal injuries, particularly to occupants who are not properlyrestrained or are otherwise out of position at the time of airbagdeployment. Thus, it is extremely important that occupants be properlyrestrained as far away from the airbag cover as possible whilemaintaining vehicle control. WARNING: ...

detect the presence of a properly seated occupant and determine if thefront passenger’s frontal airbag should be enabled (may inflate) ordisabled (will not inflate). The front passenger sensing system will disable (will not inflate) thefront passenger’s frontal airbag if: • the front passenger seat ...

WARNING: An out of position front center occupant could affect the decision of the front passenger sensing system. If it is necessary to modify an advanced front airbag system toaccommodate a person with disabilities, contact the Ford CustomerRelationship Center at the phone number shown in the Cust...

WARNING: Several airbag system components get hot after inflation. Do not touch them after inflation. WARNING: If the side airbag has deployed, the airbag will not function again.The side airbag system(including the seat) must beinspected and serviced by anauthorized dealer. If the airbag is not rep...

How does the Safety Canopy 姞 system work? The design and development of theSafety Canopy 威 system included recommended testing proceduresthat were developed by a group ofautomotive safety experts known asthe Side Airbag Technical WorkingGroup. These recommended testingprocedures help reduce the risk...

Disposal of airbags and airbag equipped vehicles(including pretensioners) Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. Airbags MUST BEdisposed of by qualified personnel. SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN See the following sections for directions on how to properly use safetyrestraints for childr...

Recommendations for Safety Restraints for Children Child size, height, weight, or age Recommendedrestraint type Infantsortoddlers Children weighing 40 lb (18 kg) orless (generally age four or younger) Use a child safetyseat (sometimescalled an infantcarrier, convertibleseat, or toddler seat). Smallc...

Recommendations for attaching child safety restraints for children RestraintType Child Weight Use any attachment method as indicated below by “X” LATCH(loweranchorsandtoptetheranchor) LATCH(loweranchorsonly) Safetybeltandtoptetheranchor Safetybelt andLATCH(loweranchorsand toptetheranchor) Safetybelt...

WARNING: Always carefully follow the instructions and warnings provided by the manufacturer of any child restraint to determine if the restraint device is appropriate for your child’s size,height, weight, or age. Follow the child restraint manufacturer’sinstructions and warnings provided for install...

training to ensure that all children ages 0 to 16 are properly restrained inthe correct restraint system. Ford recommends checking with a NHTSACertified Child Passenger Safety Technician (CPST) and yourpediatrician to make sure your seat is appropriate for your child andproperly installed in the veh...

Use of inboard lower anchors from the outboard seating positions(center seating use) The lower anchors at the center of the second row rear seat are spaced652 mm (25.7 inches) apart. The standardized spacing for LATCH loweranchors is 280 mm (11 inches) center to center. A child seat with rigidLATCH ...

point called the top tether anchor. Tether straps are available as anaccessory for many older safety seats. Contact the manufacturer of yourchild seat for information about ordering a tether strap, or to obtain alonger tether strap if the tether strap on your safety seat does not reachthe appropriat...

Front seat tether strap attachment 1. Route the child safety seat tether strap over the back of the seat andunder the head restraint. For vehicles with adjustable head restraints, route the tether strap underthe head restraint and between the head restraint posts, otherwise routethe tether strap ove...

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

3. Tighten the tether strapaccording to the child seatmanufacturer’s instructions. If the safety seat is not anchored properly, the risk of a child beinginjured in a collision greatly increases. Child booster seats The belt-positioning booster (booster seat) is used to improve the fit ofthe vehicle ...

Children and booster seats vary in size and shape. Choose a booster thatkeeps the lap belt low and snug across the hips, never up across thestomach, and lets you adjust the shoulder belt to cross the chest andrest snugly near the center of the shoulder. The drawings below comparethe ideal fit (cente...

Move a child to a different seating location if the shoulder belt does notstay positioned on the shoulder during use. Follow all instructions provided by the manufacturer of the booster seat. WARNING: Never place, or allow a child to place, the shoulder belt under a child’s arm or behind the back be...

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...

government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear oneand one-half (1 1 ⁄ 2 ) times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the actualconditions of their use, however, and may depart significantly from thenorm due to variat...

At least once a month and before long trips, inspect each tire and checkthe tire pressure with a tire gauge (including spare, if equipped). Inflateall tires to the inflation pressure recommended by Ford Motor Company. You are strongly urged to buy a reliable tire pressure gauge, as automaticservice ...

To check the pressure in your tire(s): 1. Make sure the tires are cool, meaning they are not hot from drivingeven a mile. If you are checking tire pressure when the tire is hot, (i.e. driven morethan 1 mile [1.6 km]), never “bleed” or reduce air pressure. The tires arehot from driving and it is norm...

cracking, cuts, bruises and other signs of damage or excessive wear. Ifinternal damage to the tire is suspected, have the tire demounted andinspected in case it needs to be repaired or replaced. For your safety,tires that are damaged or show signs of excessive wear should not beused because they are...

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...

WARNING: When mounting replacement tires and wheels, you should not exceed the maximum pressure indicated on the sidewall of the tire to set the beads without additional precautionslisted below. If the beads do not seat at the maximum pressureindicated, re-lubricate and try again.When inflating the ...

WARNING: 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 fiveseconds. WARNING: Do not spin the wheels at over 35 mph (56 km/h). The tires may fail and injure a p...

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 may find this information in your Owne...

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. Note: Tire Quality Grades do not apply to this type of tire. 1. LT: Indicates a tire, designated by the Tire a...

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. Tire Quality Grades donot apply ...

following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmfulinterference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received,including interference that may cause undesired operation. WARNING: The Tire Pressure Monitoring System is NOT a substitute for manually checking tire pressure. The ...

To restore the full functionality of the Tire Pressure Monitoring System,have the damaged road wheel/tire repaired and remounted on yourvehicle. For additional information, refer to Changing tires with TPMS in this section. When you believe your system is not operating properly The main function of ...

Low TirePressureWarning Light Possiblecause Customer Action Required Flashing WarningLight Spare tire inuse Your temporary spare tire is in use.Repair the damaged road wheel andre-mount it on the vehicle to restoresystem functionality. For a descriptionof how the system functions underthese conditio...

TPMS reset tool A special TPMS reset tool to reset your TPMS after tire rotation isprovided with vehicles that have different front and rear tire pressures.The tool is located with your Owner’s Guide materials. Please take the tool with theprovided Velcro 威 strip on the back and mount it in the bott...

TPMS reset procedure It is recommended that you read the entire procedure before attempting. Note: To enter the reset mode, Steps 1–6 MUST be completed within 60 seconds. 1. Place the ignition in the off position and keep the key in the ignition. 2. Press and release the brakepedal. 3. Cycle the ign...

7. Train the TPMS sensors in the tires using the following TPMS resetsequence starting with the left front tire in the following clockwise order: 1. Left front tire (Front driver’s side) 2. Right front tire (Front passenger’s side) 3. Right rear tire (Rear passenger’s side) 4. Left rear tire (Rear d...

Note: • If a double horn chirp is heard, repeat the procedure. If a single hornchirp is not heard, move the vehicle to rotate the wheels at least a 1 ⁄ 4 -turn and repeat the procedure starting with Step 1. • If a double horn chirp is heard even after the wheels wererepositioned, seek service from y...

Follow these guidelines when using snow tires and chains: • Use only SAE Class S chains. • Install chains securely, verifying that the chains do not touch anywiring, brake lines or fuel lines. • Drive cautiously. If you hear the chains rub or bang against yourvehicle, stop and re-tighten the chains....

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....

WARNING: Exceeding the Safety Compliance Certification Label vehicle weight rating limits could result in substandard vehicle handling or performance, engine, transmission and/or structuraldamage, serious damage to the vehicle, loss of control and personalinjury. GCW (Gross Combined Weight) – is the...

WARNING: Do not use replacement tires with lower load carrying capacities than the original tires because they may lower the vehicle’s GVWR and GAWR limitations. Replacement tireswith a higher limit than the original tires do not increase the GVWRand GAWR limitations. WARNING: Exceeding any vehicle ...

TRAILER TOWING Your vehicle may tow a class I, II, III or IV trailer provided the maximumtrailer weight is less than or equal to the maximum trailer weight listedfor your engine and rear axle ratio on the following charts. If your vehicle is not equipped with a heavy-duty trailer towing package,the ...

Crew Cab 4x2 (157” wheelbase) Engine Rear axle ratio Maximum GCWR-lb. (kg) Maximum trailer weight-lb. (kg) 4.6L 2V 3.55 10600 (4808) 5100 (2313) 3.73 11100 (5035) 5600 (2540) 4.6L 3V 3.31 13500 (6123) 8000 (3629) 3.55 14900 (6759) 9300 (4218) 5.4L 3.15 14000 (6350) 8400 (3810) 3.55 15300 (6940) 9700...

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

WARNING: Do not connect a trailer’s hydraulic brake system directly to your vehicle’s brake system. Your vehicle may not have enough braking power and your chances of having a collisiongreatly increase. The braking system of the tow vehicle is rated for operation at theGVWR not GCWR. Integrated trai...

Sliding the manual control or pressing the gain buttons while thedisplay is off will activate the flashing display for another 30 secondsafter releasing the manual control and gain buttons. If the connectionis lost while the vehicle is moving, the indicator will flash until theignition is turned off...

The GAIN should be set to provide the maximum trailer brakingassistance while ensuring the trailer wheels do not lock when braking.Locked trailer wheels may lead to trailer instability. Procedure for adjusting GAIN: Note: This should only be performed in a traffic free environment at speeds of appro...

please take your vehicle to an authorized dealer for diagnosis and repair.The TBC may still function, but performance may be degraded. WIRING FAULT ON TRAILER : The TBC is capable of determining certain faults in the vehicle wiring and trailer wiring/brake system. Thesefaults do not mean there is an...

• The TBC is only a factory or dealer installed item. Ford is notresponsible for warranty or performance of the TBC due to misuse orcustomer installation. • Do not attempt removal of the TBC without consulting the Workshop Manual. Damage to the unit may result. Trailer lamps Trailer lamps are requir...

Trailer towing tips • Practice turning, stopping and backing up before starting on a trip toget the feel of the vehicle trailer combination. When turning, makewider turns so the trailer wheels will clear curbs and other obstacles. • Allow more distance for stopping with a trailer attached. • If you ...

Exceeding these limits may allow water to enter vehicle components: • causing internal damage to the components. • affecting driveability, emissions and reliability. Replace the rear axle lubricant any time the axle has been submerged inwater. Rear axle lubricant quantities are not to be checked or ...

WARNING: Do not leave the vehicle unattended with the transfer case in the N (Neutral) position. Always set the parking brake fully and turn off the ignition when leaving the vehicle. After reaching the destination, you must place your vehicle’s 4x4gearshift lever in gear (2H, 4H or 4L). In case of ...

STARTING Positions of the ignition 1. Off — locks the automatictransmission gearshift lever andallows key removal. Note: The ignition key cannot be removed from the ignition unlessthe gearshift lever is securelylatched in P (Park). 2. Accessory — allows the electricalaccessories such as the radio to...

4. Make sure the parking brake isset. 5. Turn the key to 3 (on) withoutturning the key to 4 (start). Some warning lights will briefly illuminate. See Warning lights and chimes in the Instrument Cluster chapter for more information regarding the warning lights. Starting the engine 1. Turn the key to ...

3. After idling for a few seconds, release the parking brake, apply thebrake, shift into gear and drive. Note: If the engine does not start on the first try, turn the key to the off position, wait 10 seconds and try Step 2 again. If the engine still fails tostart, press the accelerator to the floor ...

Guarding against exhaust fumes Carbon monoxide is present in exhaust fumes. Take precautions to avoidits dangerous effects. WARNING: If you smell exhaust fumes inside your vehicle, have your dealer inspect your vehicle immediately. Do not drive if you smell exhaust fumes. Important ventilating infor...

with Outdoor Appliances. ⬙ Never use an indoor extension cord outdoors; it could result in an electric shock or fire hazard. • Use a 16 gauge outdoor extension cord, minimum. • Use as short an extension cord as possible. • Do not use multiple extension cords. Instead, use one extension cordwhich is ...

Make sure system is unplugged and properly stowed before driving thevehicle. While not in use, make sure the protective cover seals theprongs of the engine block heater cord plug. BRAKES Occasional brake noise is normal. If a metal-to-metal, continuous grindingor continuous squeal sound is present, ...

Even when the ABS is disabled,normal braking is still effective. Ifyour BRAKE warning lampilluminates with the parking brakereleased, have your brake systemserviced immediately. Parking brake To set the parking brake (1), pressthe parking brake pedal down untilthe pedal stops. The BRAKE warning lamp...

WARNING: Trailer sway control does not prevent a trailer from swaying, it mitigates the sway from increasing once it has occurred. If you are experiencing trailer sway it is likely that the traileris improperly loaded for the correct tongue weight or the speed of thevehicle and trailer is too high. ...

PREPARING TO DRIVE WARNING: Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles. WARNING: In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt. Utility vehicles and trucks have larger tires and increased gro...

Brake-shift interlock – floor-shift transmission This vehicle is equipped with a brake-shift interlock feature that preventsthe gearshift lever from being moved from P (Park) when the ignition isin the ON position unless the brake pedal is depressed. If you cannot move the gearshift lever out of P (...

System indicator lights • 4X2 - Momentarily illuminates when 2H is selected on electronicshift 4WD systems only. • 4X4 HIGH - Illuminates when 4H is selected. • 4X4 LOW - Illuminates when 4L is selected. • CHECK 4X4 - Illuminates when a 4X4 fault is present. Note: When a 4X4 system fault is present,...

Shifting to/from 4L (4X4 Low) 1. Bring the vehicle to a speed of 3 mph (5 km/h) or less. 2. Place the transmission in N (Neutral). 3. Move the 4WD control to the desired position. The message center will display 4X4 SHIFT IN PROGRESS during the shift. The message center will then display the system ...

Activating the electronic locking differential (ELD) The ELD can be turned on bypulling the knob on the 4WD controltoward you while the control is ineither 4H (4X4 High) or 4L (4X4Low) mode. Once the knob is pulled, thelight located on the control willblink for approximately two secondsand then it w...

Drive cautiously to avoid vehicle damage from concealed objects such asrocks and stumps. You should either know the terrain or examine maps of the area beforedriving. Map out your route before driving in the area. To maintainsteering and braking control of your vehicle, you must have all fourwheels ...

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 ...

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

above freezing. Angle the blade to maximize airflow to the radiator andmonitor engine temperature to determine whether a left or right angleprovides the best performance. Snowplowing with your airbag equipped vehicle Your vehicle is equipped with a driver and passenger air bagSupplemental Restraint ...

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...

• towing of your disabled vehicle • emergency travel expense reimbursement • travel planning benefits In Canada, for uninterrupted Roadside Assistance coverage, you maypurchase extended coverage prior to your Basic Warranty’s RoadsideAssistance expiring. For more information and enrollment, contact1...

Should your vehicle shut off after a collision due to this feature, you mayrestart your vehicle by doing the following: 1. Turn the ignition switch to the off position. 2. Turn the ignition switch to the on position. In some instances the vehicle may not restart the first time you try torestart and ...

COLOR Fuse rating Mini fuses Standard fuses Maxi fuses Cartridge maxi fuses Fuse link cartridge 15A Blue Blue — — — 20A Yellow Yellow Yellow Blue Blue 25A Natural Natural — — — 30A Green Green Green Pink Pink 40A — — Orange Green Green 50A — — Red Red Red 60A — — Blue Yellow Yellow 70A — — Tan — Bro...

The fuses are coded as follows. Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Protected Circuits 1 30A Moon roof 2 15A Not used (spare) 3 15A Not used (spare) 4 30A Not used (spare) 5 10A Keypad illumination, Brake ShiftInterlock (BSI), SJBmicroprocessor power 6 20A Turn signals, Stop lamps 7 10A Low beam hea...

Note: The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) indicator light will illuminate when the spare tire is in use. To restore the full functionalityof the monitoring system, all road wheels equipped with tire pressuremonitoring sensors must be mounted on the vehicle. Have a flat serviced by an authoriz...

When driving with one of the dissimilar spare tires listed above, do not: • Exceed 50 mph (80 km/h) • Load the vehicle beyond maximum vehicle load rating listed on theSafety Compliance Label • Tow a trailer • Use snow chains on the end of the vehicle with the dissimilar sparetire • Use more than one...

When driving with the full-size dissimilar spare tire/wheel additionalcaution should be given to: • Towing a trailer • Driving vehicles equipped with a camper body • Driving vehicles with a load on the cargo rack Drive cautiously when using a full-size dissimilar spare tire/wheel andseek service as ...

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...

• Rear WARNING: To lessen the risk of personal injury, do not put any part of your bodyunder the vehicle while changing atire. Do not start the engine whenyour vehicle is on the jack. Thejack is only meant for changingthe tire. • Never use the front or rear differential as a jacking point. 6. Remove...

6. If removed, install the spare tire lock (if equipped) into the bumperdrive tube with the spare tire lock key (if equipped) and jack handle. WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS Retighten the lug nuts to the specified torque within 100 miles (160 km)after any wheel disturbance (rotation, flat tire,...

5. Turn the heater fan on in both vehicles to protect from any electricalsurges. Turn all other accessories off. Connecting the jumper cables 1. Connect the positive (+) jumper cable to the positive (+) terminal ofthe discharged battery. Note: In the illustrations, lightning bolts are used to design...

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

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

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

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

Emergency towing In case of a roadside emergency with a disabled vehicle (without accessto wheel dollies, car hauling trailer, or flatbed transport vehicle) yourvehicle (regardless of transmission powertrain configuration) can be flattowed (all wheels on the ground) under the following conditions: •...

GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED Warranty repairs to your vehicle must be performed by an authorizedFord, Lincoln, or Mercury dealer. While any authorized dealer handlingyour vehicle line will provide warranty service, we recommend youreturn to your selling authorized dealer who wants to ensure yourcon...

In Canada: Mailing Address (Ford vehicles) Customer Relationship CentreFord Motor Company of Canada, LimitedP.O. Box 2000Oakville, Ontario L6J 5E4 Telephone 1-800-565-3673 (FORD) Online www.ford.ca Mailing Address (Lincoln vehicles) Lincoln CentreFord Motor Company of Canada, LimitedP.O. Box 2000Oak...

If you cannot find unleaded fuel or can only get fuel with an anti-knockindex lower than is recommended for your vehicle, contact a regionaloffice or owner relations/customer relationship office. The use of leaded fuel in your vehicle without proper conversion maydamage the effectiveness of your emi...

Obtaining a French owner’s guide French Owner’s Guides can be obtained from your authorized dealer orby writing to:Ford Motor Company of Canada, LimitedService Publications CHQ202The Canadian RoadP.O. Box 2000Oakville, ON, CanadaL6J 5E4 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY) If you believe that your v...

WASHING THE EXTERIOR Wash your vehicle regularly with cool or lukewarm water and a neutralpH shampoo, such as Motorcraft Detail Wash (ZC-3-A), which is availablefrom your authorized dealer. • Never use strong household detergents or soap, such as dish washingor laundry liquid. These products can dis...

• After polishing chrome bumpers, apply a coating of MotorcraftPremium Liquid Wax (ZC-53-A), available from your authorized dealer,or an equivalent quality product to help protect from environmentaleffects. WAXING • Wash the vehicle first. • Do not use waxes that contain abrasives; use Motorcraft Pr...

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 PLASTIC (NON-PAINTED) EXTERIOR PARTS Use only approved products to clean plastic parts. These products areavailable from your authorized dealer. • For routine cleaning, use Motorcraft Detail Wash (ZC-3-A). • If tar or grease spots are present, use Motorcraft Bug and TarRemover (ZC-42). •...

• 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...

WARNING: Do not use chemical solvents or strong detergents when cleaning the steering wheel or instrument panel to avoid contamination of the airbag system. If a staining liquid like coffee/juice has been spilled on the instrumentpanel or on interior trim surfaces, clean as follows: 1. Wipe up spill...

LEATHER SEATS(IF EQUIPPED, EXCEPT FOR THE KING RANCH SUPERCREW) Your leather seating surfaces have a clear, protective coating over theleather. For King Ranch SuperCrew leather seats, refer to separatesection in this chapter. • For routine cleaning, wipe the surface with a soft, damp cloth. Formore ...

• Clean spills as quickly as possible. • Test any cleaner or stain remover on an inconspicuous part of theleather as cleaners may darken the leather. For more specific cleaninginformation, contact the King Ranch Saddle Shop at 1–800–282–KING(5464). • Do not spill coffee, ketchup, mustard, orange jui...

FORD AND LINCOLN MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS Your Ford or Lincoln Mercury authorized dealer has many qualityproducts available to clean your vehicle and protect its finishes. Thesequality products have been specifically engineered to fulfill yourautomotive needs; they are custom designed to complement...

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/Customer Infor...

OPENING THE HOOD 1. Inside the vehicle, pull the hoodrelease handle located under thebottom of the instrument panel. 2. Go to the front of the vehicle and release the auxiliary latch that islocated on the front bumper under the grill. 3. Lift the hood until the lift cylinders hold it open. 2009 F-15...

IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT 4.6L V8 1. Windshield washer fluid reservoir 2. Transmission fluid dipstick (4.6L 2V only) 3. Brake fluid reservoir 4. Engine coolant reservoir 5. Air filter assembly 6. Power steering fluid reservoir 7. Power distribution box 8. Engine oil filler cap...

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...

CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES 1. Pull the wiper arm away from thevehicle. Turn the blade at an anglefrom the wiper arm. Push the locktab to release the blade and pull thewiper blade down toward thewindshield to remove it from thearm. 2. Attach the new wiper to thewiper arm and press it into placeuntil a...

5. Locate and carefully remove theengine oil level dipstick. 6. Wipe the dipstick clean. Insertthe dipstick fully, then remove itagain. • If the oil level is between the lower and upper holes orbetween the MIN and MAXmarks (depending onapplication), the oil level is acceptable. DO NOT ADD OIL. • If ...

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...

WARNING: Keep batteries out of reach of children. Batteries contain sulfuric acid. Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Shield your eyes when working near the battery to protect againstpossible splashing of acid solution. In case of acid contact with skin oreyes, flush immediately with water f...

If the battery has been disconnected or a new battery has been installed,the clock and radio settings must be reset once the battery isreconnected. • Always dispose of automotivebatteries in a responsible manner.Follow your local authorizedstandards for disposal. Call yourlocal authorized recycling ...

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...

• Add Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant or equivalentmeeting Ford specification WSS-M97B51-A1. Refer to Maintenance product specifications and capacities in this chapter. Note: Use of Motorcraft Cooling System Stop Leak Pellets or an equivalent product meeting Ford specification WSS-M99B37-B6, ...

Recycled engine coolant Ford Motor Company does NOT recommend the use of recycled enginecoolant in vehicles originally equipped with Motorcraft Premium GoldEngine Coolant since a Ford-approved recycling process is not yetavailable. Used engine coolant should be disposed of in an appropriate manner. ...

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

If your vehicle is not a flexible fuel vehicle (FFV), then only useUNLEADED fuel or UNLEADED fuel blended with a maximum of 10%ethanol. Do not use fuel ethanol (E85), diesel, methanol, leaded fuel orany other fuel. The use of leaded fuel is prohibited by law and could damage yourvehicle. Your vehicl...

tank if you continue to use high quality fuel of the recommended octanerating. These products have not been approved for your engine andcould cause damage to the fuel system. Repairs to correct the effects ofusing an aftermarket product in your fuel may not be covered by yourwarranty. Many of the wo...

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...

detected by the OBD-II may not have symptoms that are apparent,continued driving with the Service engine soon indicator on can result in increased emissions, lower fuel economy, reduced engine andtransmission smoothness, and lead to more costly repairs. Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) tes...

1. Start the engine and let it rununtil it reaches normal operatingtemperature (the engine coolanttemperature gauge indicator will benear the center of the normal areabetween H and C). 2. While the engine idles, turn thesteering wheel left and right severaltimes. 3. Turn the engine off. 4. Check the...

Checking 6-speed automatic transmission fluid The automatic transmission does not have a transmission fluid dipstick. 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 chec...

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 air filter elementlisted. Refer to Motorcraft part numbers in this chapter. WARNING: To reduce the risk of vehicle damage and/or...

8. Replace the air filter housingcover and secure the clamps. Becareful not to crimp the filterelement edges between the air filterhousing and cover and ensure thatthe tabs on the edge are properlyaligned into the slots. 9. Slip the air tube onto the air filterhousing and tighten the air-tubeclamp b...

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 ..........................74 AdvanceTrac ..............................275 Air cleaner filter ...............389, 392 Air conditioning ........41, 44, 46, 49 manual heating and airconditioning system .................41 Airbag supplemental restraintsystem ........................18...

lubrication specifications .......393refill capacities ........................393service points ..................357–358 Engine block heater .................271 Engine oil ..................................360 checking and adding ..............360dipstick ....................................360fi...