Ford 2010 F-150 v.2- User Manual

Special instructions For your added safety, your vehicle is fitted with sophisticated electroniccontrols. WARNING: Please read the section Airbag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) in the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter. Failure to follow the specific warnings and instructions couldresult in ...

includes information about the performance or status of various systemsand modules in the vehicle, such as engine, throttle, steering or brakesystems. In order to properly diagnose and service your vehicle, FordMotor Company, Ford of Canada, and service and repair facilities mayaccess or share among...

vehicle has been in a crash involving the deployment of an airbagor, in certain vehicles, the activation of the fuel pump shut-off.Certain versions or updates to 911 Assist may also be capable ofelectronically or verbally disclosing to 911 operators the vehiclelocation, and/or other details about th...

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 Instrument Cluster 12 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st PrintingUSA (fus)

Harley-Davidson™ instrument cluster Warning lights and gauges can alert you to a vehicle condition that maybecome serious enough to cause expensive repairs. A warning light mayilluminate when a problem exists with one of your vehicle’s functions.Many lights will illuminate when you start your vehicl...

I/M testing. See the Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. Solid illumination after the engine is started indicates the on boarddiagnostics system (OBD-II) has detected a malfunction. Refer to On-board diagnostics (OBD-II) in the Maintenanc...

WARNING: Driving a vehicle with the brake system warning light on is dangerous. A significant decrease in braking performance may occur. It will take you longer to stop the vehicle.Have the vehicle checked by your authorized dealer. Driving extendeddistances with the parking brake engaged can cause ...

Door ajar (RTT): Displays when the ignition is in the on position andany door is open. Engine coolant temperature(RTT): Illuminates when the engine coolant temperature is high. Stopthe vehicle as soon as possible, switch off the engine and let cool. Referto Engine coolant in the Maintenance and Spec...

AdvanceTrac 威 /traction control (RTT) (if equipped): Displays when the AdvanceTrac 威 /traction control is active. If the light remainson, have the system servicedimmediately, refer to the Driving chapter for more information. 4X2 (RTT) (if equipped): Displays momentarily whentwo-wheel drive high is ...

Tachometer: Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute.Driving with your tachometerpointer continuously at the top ofthe scale may damage the engine. Engine oil pressure gauge: Indicates engine oil pressure. Theneedle should stay in the normaloperating range (between “L” and“H”). If the ne...

Yellow area (warning) — the transmission fluid is higher thannormal operating temperature. Thiscan be caused by special operationconditions (i.e. snowplowing, towingor off-road use). Refer to Special Operating Conditions in the scheduled maintenanceinformation for instructions. Operating the transmi...

HOLD RESET FOR SETUP MENU Press and hold the SELECT/RESET stem when this message is displayedto get into the SETUP menu. The following setup items are available: OIL LIFE This displays the remaining oil life. An oil change is required whenever indicated by the message center andaccording to the reco...

Press the SELECT/RESET stem to turn autounlock on or off. EASY ENTRY (if equipped) This feature automatically moves the driver’s seat backwards for easyexit/entry from the vehicle. Press the SELECT/RESET stem to turn the easy entry/exit seat on oroff. REAR PARK AID (if equipped) This reverse sensing...

Note: Some systems show a message only if a condition is present. 1. XXX% OIL LIFE 2. DOOR STATUS 3. BRAKE SYSTEM 4. XX MILES TO E FUEL LEVEL XXX 5. TBC GAIN = XX.XNO TRAILER (if equipped and no trailer connected) 6. TBC GAIN = XX.XOUTPUT = ////// (if equipped and trailer connected) 7. MYKEY DISTANC...

CHECK SPEED DRIVE SAFELY — Displayed when a MyKey™ is in use and the optional setting is on and the vehicle exceeds a preselectedspeed. Refer to MyKey™ in the Locks and Security chapter for more information. VEHICLE NEAR TOP SPEED — Displayed when a MyKey™ is in use and the MyKey speed limit is on a...

For more information refer to Essentials of good fuel economy in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. MPG (L/km) This displays instantaneous fuel economy as a bar graph ranging from ↓ poor economy to ↑ excellent economy. Your vehicle must be moving to calculate instantaneous fuel economy.When...

Press the RESET button to turn autounlock on or off. RUNNING BOARDS (if equipped) This feature automatically deploys the side running boards for easyentry/exit from the vehicle or for cleaning. 1. To disable/enable the power running board feature with the vehicle inP (Park), select this function fro...

ADVTRAC ON MYKEY SETTING — Displayed when a MyKey™ is in use when trying to disable the AdvanceTrac 威 system and the optional setting is on. Refer to MyKey™ in the Locks and Security chapter for more information. HILL DESCENT CONTROL FAULT (if equipped) — Displayed when a hill descent system fault i...

AUDIO SYSTEMS Note: If your volume is muted and MYKEY VOLUME LIMITED is displayed, refer to MyKey™ in the Locks and Security chapter for more information. AM/FM stereo system (if equipped) WARNING: Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, accident and injury. Ford strongly rec...

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...

CD/MP3 Player CD: Press to enter CD/MP3 mode. If a disc is already loaded into the system, CD/MP3 play will begin where it ended last. If no CD is loaded,NO DISC will appear in the display. LOAD:For a single CD system– This control is not operational. To load a CD, simply insert the disc, label side...

cancel your entry by pressing DIRECT. If an invalid station number isentered, INVALID CHANNEL will appear in the display and the systemwill continue playing the current station. SEEK: Press SEEK to seek to the previous/next channel. If a specific category is selected, (Jazz, Rock, News, etc.),press ...

• CHANNEL LOCKOUT MENU- Press OK to enter the Channel Lockout menu. Press the to scroll through the following options: a. LOCK/UNLOCK THIS CHANNEL: Press OK when LOCK/UNLOCK THIS CHANNEL is displayed and the display will readENTER PIN. Enter your four-digit PIN number (initial PIN is 1234)and the sy...

Use SEEK to adjust between SPEED OFF and levels 1–7: Increasing the level from 1 (lowest setting) to 7 (highest setting) allowsthe radio volume to automatically change slightly with vehicle speed tocompensate for road and wind noise. Recommended level is 1–3; SPEED OFF turns the feature off and leve...

The Auxiliary Input Jack provides away to connect your portable musicplayer to the in-vehicle audiosystem. This allows the audio from aportable music player to be playedthrough the vehicle speakers withhigh fidelity. To achieve optimal performance, please observe thefollowing instructions when attac...

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:...

CD units are designed to play commercially pressed 4.75 in(12 cm) audio compact discs only. Due to technicalincompatibility, certain recordable and re-recordable compactdiscs may not function correctly when used in Ford CD players. Do not use any irregular shapedCDs or discs with a scratchprotection...

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...

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 威 satellite or SIRIUS 威 tower to the vehicle antenna. You are in a location th...

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 Instrument Cluster chapter. 1. + Fan speed control: Press to increase the fan speed. 2. Defrost: Distributes outside air through the...

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...

of fog and thin ice. The system will automatically provide outside air toreduce window fogging. Press this button again to return to the previousair flow selection. TOUCHSCREEN FUNCTIONS Temperature conversion: To switch between Fahrenheit and Celsius, refer to Message center in the Instrument Clust...

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). Temper...

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. Rotate clockwise 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 no...

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

PANEL DIMMER CONTROL Use to adjust the brightness of theinstrument panel when exteriorlights are on. • Rotate the thumbwheel from leftto right to brighten theinstrument panel. • Rotate the thumbwheel from rightto left to dim the instrumentpanel. • Rotate fully to the right (past detent) to turn on i...

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 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 panel dimmerswitch is rotated until thecourtesy lamps come on. • the remote entry controls arepressed and the ig...

Rear courtesy/reading/cargo lamps (if equipped) The rear lamps can be turned onwhen the panel dimmer control isrotated until the lamps come on orwhen any door is opened. The lamps can be turned on or off by sliding the control. • When the control is in the middle position, the lamp will come onwhen ...

Function Number of bulbs Trade number Cargo lamp 2 912 License plate lamp 2 194 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...

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...

Windshield washer: Press the end of the stalk: • briefly: causes a single swipe ofthe wipers without washer fluid. • a quick press and hold: thewipers will swipe three times withwasher fluid. • a long press and hold: the wipersand washer fluid will be activatedfor up to ten seconds. Courtesy wipe fe...

POWER TILT STEERING (IF EQUIPPED) The steering column can beadjusted manually by moving thetwo-way rocker adjustment controllocated below the turn signal/wipercontrol stalk. Hold the control toadjust. The tilt function is adjusted bydepressing the control up or down. Easy entry/exit feature When you...

On vehicles with memory feature, to prevent damage to the steeringcolumn, the steering column is designed to set a stopping position justshort of the end of the column position. If the steering columnencounters an object while moving up or down, a new stopping positionwill be set. To reset the steer...

Press and pull the window switchesto open and close windows. • Press down (to the first detent)and hold the switch to open. • Pull up (to the first detent) andhold the switch to close. Rear Window Buffeting: When one or both of the rear windows are open, the vehicle may demonstrate a wind throb or b...

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 clean the housing...

On vehicles not equipped with rear defrost, press the heated mirrorcontrol located on the climate control panel. For more information refer to the Climate Controls chapter. Note: If your vehicle is equipped with the Auto dimming feature, the mirror glass is thicker and will take longer to defrost. D...

Setting speed control The controls for using your speedcontrol are located on the steeringwheel for your convenience. 1. Press the ON control and releaseit. 2. Accelerate to the desired speed. 3. Press the SET + or SET - controland release it. 4. Take your foot off the acceleratorpedal. 5. The indic...

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...

In any mode: • Press VOL + or VOL - to adjustthe volume. SYNC 威 system hands free control features (if equipped) Press briefly to use the voice command feature. You will hear atone and LISTENING will appear inthe radio display. Press andhold to exit voice command. Press to activate phone mode or ans...

For further information on the Navigation system/SYNC 威 system, refer to the Navigation and SYNC 威 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...

Do not use the HomeLink 威 Wireless Control System with any garage door opener that lacks safety stop and reverse features as required byU.S. federal safety standards (this includes any garage door openermodel manufactured before April 1, 1982). A garage door which cannotdetect an object, signaling t...

signal has been accepted by the HomeLink 威 . The indicator light will flash slowly and then rapidly after HomeLink 威 accepts the radio frequency signal. • Proceed with Step 3 in the Programming section. Operating the HomeLink 姞 Wireless Control System To operate, simply press and releasethe appropri...

To erase programming on the Car2U 威 system (individual buttons cannot be erased), use the following procedure: 1. Firmly press the two outsideCar2U 威 system buttons simultaneously for approximately20 seconds until the indicator lightsbegin to blink rapidly. The indicatorlights are located directly a...

Tailgate removal Your tailgate is removable to allow more room for loading. WARNING: Always properly secure cargo to prevent shifting cargo or cargo falling from vehicle, which could result in compromised vehicle stability and serious personal injury to vehicleoccupants or others. Note: If equipped ...

2. Open the latches to release thepanels. 3. Rotate the panels toward thetailgate. Repeat Steps 1–3 for the other side of the bed extender. 4. Connect the two panels, then rotate both knobs a quarter-turnclockwise to secure the panels. Driver Controls 117 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st PrintingU...

CARGO MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) The cargo management system consists of the Cargo rail package withthe following as optional accessories: • Front header bar (if equipped) • Cross bars (if equipped) • Bed divider (if equipped) • Side mounted tool bins (if equipped) Cargo rail package: The stron...

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

Create a MyKey™ To program MyKey™ on one of the keys programmed to the vehicle,insert the key that you want to make a MyKey™ into the ignition. Turnthe ignition on. Use the message center buttons or the select/reset stemto do the following: 1. Press SETUP or select/reset stem until PRESS RESET TO CR...

Using MyKey™ with remote start systems MyKey™ is not compatible with non-Ford approved aftermarket remotestart systems. If you choose to install a remote start system please seeyour authorized dealer for a Ford approved remote start system. When using a Ford-approved remote start system, the default...

Condition Potential Causes MyKey™Programmed totalincludes oneadditional key • Unknown key has been programmed to the vehicle as a MyKey™. • Vehicle is equipped with a remote start system. Refer to Using MyKey™ with remote start systems section. Admin KeysProgrammed totalincludes oneadditional key • ...

The vehicle may still be locked with the key in the ignition, andperforming one of the following actions: • Pressing the manual lock button on the door. • Operating the remote entry transmitter. • Operating the keyless entry keypad. • Operating the driver’s door with a key will only lock the driver’...

1. Turn the ignition to the onposition. 2. Press the power door unlockcontrol three times. 3. Turn the ignition from the on tothe off position. 4. Press the power door unlockcontrol three times. 5. Turn the ignition back to the on position. The horn will chirp. 6. Press the unlock control, then pres...

3. Enter factory–set 5–digit entry code. 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...

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the partyresponsible for compliance could void the user’s authority tooperate the equipment. The typical operating range for your remote entry transmitter isapproximately 33 feet (10 meters). A decrease in operating range couldbe caused by: • weathe...

Switching from two step to one step door unlocking Your vehicle comes with two step unlocking enabled. Unlocking can beswitched between two step and one step door unlocking by pressing andholding both the and buttons simultaneously on the remote entry transmitter for approximately four seconds and r...

Programming memory feature to Transmitter To activate this feature: 1. Move the driver seat, power mirrors, adjustable pedal and steeringcolumn to the desired positions using the associated controls. 2. Press and hold the control button1 for five seconds. A tone will beheard after about two secondsc...

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...

The lights will not turn off if: • they have been turned on with the dimmer control, or • any door is open. The battery saver will shut off the interior lamps 10 minutes after thelast door is closed, even if the dimmer control is on. SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) You can use the key...

started 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” condition. Your vehicle comes with two coded keys; additional coded keys may bepurchased from your authorized dealer. The authorized dealer canprogram your spare keys to you...

4. After three seconds but within 10 seconds of turning the ignition tothe 1 (off) position, insert the second previously coded key into the ignition. 5. Turn the ignition from the 1 (off) position to the 3 (on) position. Keepthe ignition in the 3 (on) position for at least three seconds, but no mor...

SEATING WARNING: Reclining the seatback can cause an occupant to slide under the seat’s safety belt, resulting in severe personal injuries in the event of a collision. WARNING: Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to reduce the risk of injury in a collision or sudden stop. WARNING: Before ret...

WARNING: To minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of a crash, head restraints must be installed properly. Front seat • Lift the track release bar to movethe seat forward or rearward.Make sure that the seat isrelatched into place. Seating and Safety Restraints 148 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guid...

• 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...

Memory seat/power mirrors/adjustable pedals/steering column(if equipped) This system allows automaticpositioning of the driver seat, powermirrors, adjustable pedals, andsteering column to twoprogrammable positions. The memory seat control is locatedon the driver’s seat. • To program position 1, move...

Heated seats WARNING: Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaustion, or other physicalconditions, must exercise care when using the seat heater. The seatheater may cause burns even at low te...

• There is a filter located under therear of each front seat. • The filter can be accessed from the second row seat. Move the frontseats all the way forward and up to ease access. To remove an air filter: 1. Remove key from ignition. 2. Push up on the outside rigid edgeof the filter and rotate towar...

To install a filter: 1. Position the filter in it’s housingmaking sure that the far forwardend is all the way up in the housing. 2. Push in on the center of theoutside edge of the filter and rotateup into the housing until it clips intoposition. REAR SEATS Second row head restraints Your vehicle is ...

WARNING: To minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of a crash, head restraints must be installed properly. Folding up the rear seats (SuperCab only) The rear seat has a split 60/40 cushion. Each seat cushion can be flippedup into a vertical storage position. 1. Pull control to release seatcus...

• Push the indicated side of thecontrol for minimum heat. • Push again to deactivate. The heated seat module resets at every ignition run cycle. While theignition is in the on position, activating the high or low heated seatswitch enables heating mode. When activated, they will turn offautomatically...

increase the effectiveness of the safety belts. In frontal collisions, thesafety belt pretensioners can be activated alone or, if the collision is ofsufficient severity, together with the front airbags. Front outboard safety belt energy management retractors The front outboard safety belt energy man...

WARNING: Front and rear seat occupants, including pregnant women, should wear safety belts for optimum protection in an accident. 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...

If you carry large cargo behind the seat or items that might damage orsoil the belt, detach the belt from the seat: • Release the mini-buckle byinserting a key or similar objectinto the slot. If the belt has been disconnected to carry large objects behind the seat,reconnect it as follows: • Buckle t...

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...

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

WARNING: Do not sit on top of a buckled safety belt or insert a latchplate into the buckle to avoid the Belt-Minder 威 chime. To do so may adversely affect the performance of the vehicle’s airbagsystem. Deactivating/activating the Belt-Minder 姞 feature The driver and front passenger Belt-Minder 威 are...

2. Wait until the safety belt warning light turns off. (Approximately oneminute) • Step 3 must be completed within 30 seconds after the safety beltwarning light turns off. 3. For the seating position being disabled, buckle then unbuckle thesafety belt three times, ending in the unbuckled state. • Af...

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 upper body injuries. The term“supplemental restraint” means the airbags are intended as a su...

Important SRS precautions The SRS is designed to work withthe safety belt to help protect thedriver and right front passengerfrom certain upper body injuries.Airbags DO NOT inflate slowly;there is a risk of injury from adeploying airbag. WARNING: All occupants of the vehicle, including the driver, s...

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: ...

The front passenger sensing systemuses a ⬙ passenger airbag off ⬙ or ⬙ pass airbag off ⬙ indicator which will illuminate and stay lit to remind youthat the front passenger frontalairbag is disabled. The indicatorlamp is located in the center stackof the instrument panel just above the radio. Note : ...

Objects Pass Airbag OffIndicator Lamp Passenger Airbag Small (i.e. three-ringbinder, small purse,bottled water) Unlit Disabled Medium (i.e. heavybriefcase, fully packedluggage) Lit Disabled Empty seat, or smallto medium object withsafety belt buckled Lit Disabled In case there is a problem with thef...

A difficulty with the system is indicated by one or more of the following: • The readiness lights will eitherflash or stay lit. • The readiness lights will notilluminate immediately afterignition is turned on. • A series of five beeps will be heard. The tone pattern will repeatperiodically until the...

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...

• The readiness light will not illuminate immediately after ignition isturned on. • A series of five beeps will be heard. The tone pattern will repeatperiodically until the problem and/or light are repaired. If any of these things happen, even intermittently, have the SRS servicedat your authorized ...

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 WARNING: Always make ...

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

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 ...

Once the child safety seat has been installed using either the safety belt,the lower anchors of the LATCH system, or both, you can attach the toptether strap. Front seat tether strap attachment 1. Route the child safety seat tether strap over the back of the seat andunder the head restraint. For veh...

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. If your child restraint system is equipped with a tether strap, and thechild restraint manufacturer recom...

• High back booster seats If, with a backless booster seat,you cannot find a seating positionthat adequately supports yourchild’s head, a high back boosterseat would be a better choice. Children and booster seats vary in size and shape. Choose a booster thatkeeps the lap belt low and snug across the...

If the booster seat slides on the vehicle seat, placing a rubberized meshsold as shelf or carpet liner under the booster seat may improve thiscondition. Do not introduce any item thicker than this under the boosterseat. Check with the booster seat manufacturer’s instructions. The importance of shoul...

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...

the valve stem. Inspect the tire sidewalls for cracking, cuts, bruises andother signs of damage or excessive wear. If internal damage to the tire issuspected, have the tire demounted and inspected in case it needs to berepaired or replaced. For your safety, tires that are damaged or showsigns of exc...

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 ...

• Do not run over curbs or hit the tire against a curb when parking 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 th...

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 yourOwner...

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 Tire PressureWarning Light Possiblecause Customer Action Required Flashing WarningLight Spare tirein use Your temporary spare tire is in use.Repair the damaged road wheel andre-mount it on the vehicle to restoresystem functionality. For a descrip-tion of how the system functions un-der these con...

TPMS reset procedure The TPMS reset procedure needs to be performed after each tirerotation on vehicles that require different recommended tirepressures in the front tires as compared to the rear tires. WARNING: To determine the required pressure(s) for your vehicle – refer to the Safety Compliance ...

8. Remove the valve cap from the valve stem on the right rear tire.Decrease the air pressure until the horn sounds. 9. Remove the valve cap from the valve stem on the left rear tire.Decrease the air pressure until the horn sounds. Training is complete after the horn sounds for the last tire trained(...

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. Tires, Wheels and Loading 247 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 1st PrintingUSA (fus)

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

• Example only: 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. Tires, Wheels and Lo...

GCW (Gross Combined Weight) – is the weight of the loaded vehicle (GVW) plus the weight of the fully loaded trailer. GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating) – is the maximum allowable weight of the vehicle and the loaded trailer – including all cargo andpassengers – that the vehicle can handle without r...

WARNING: Exceeding any vehicle weight rating limitation could result in serious 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 lb.” on your vehicle’s plac...

to transport the cement to your home? If you and your friend eachweigh 220 lb. (99 kg), the calculation would be: 1400 - (2 x 220) - (12x 100) = 1400 - 440 - 1200 = - 240 lb. No, you do not have enoughcargo capacity to carry that much weight. In metric units, thecalculation would be: 635 kg - (2 x 9...

Note: Do not exceed trailer weight of 5,000 lb (2,268 kg) when towing with bumper only. Preparing to tow Use the proper equipment for towing a trailer and make sure it isproperly attached to your vehicle. Contact your authorized dealer or areliable trailer dealer as soon as possible if you require a...

Trailer brakes Electric brakes and manual, automatic or surge-type trailer brakes aresafe if installed properly and adjusted to the manufacturer’sspecifications. The trailer brakes must meet local and Federalregulations. WARNING: Do not connect a trailer’s hydraulic brake system directly to your veh...

setting, output bar graph, and trailer connectivity status. They willappear as follows in the message center. • TBC GAIN = XX.X NO TRAILER : The instrument cluster message center will display the current gain setting during a given ignitioncycle and when adjusting the gain. This message is also disp...

Note: This should only be performed in a traffic free environment at speeds of approximately 20–25 mph (30–40 km/h). 1. Make sure the trailer brakes are in good working condition,functioning normally, and properly adjusted. See your trailer dealer ifnecessary. 2. Hook up the trailer and make the ele...

Note: Your TBC can be diagnosed by your authorized dealer to determine exactly which trailer fault has occurred; however, if the faultis with the trailer this diagnosis is not covered under your Ford warranty. Points to Remember: • Remember to adjust gain setting before using the TBC for the firstti...

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: • To ensure proper break-in of powertrain components, do not trailertow during the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) of a new vehicle. • To ensure p...

• If you will be towing a trailer frequently in hot weather, hillyconditions, at GCWR, or any combination of these factors, considerrefilling your rear axle with synthetic gear lube if not already soequipped. Refer to the Maintenance and Specifications chapter for the lubricant specification. Rememb...

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...

Starting the engine 1. Turn the key to 3 (on) withoutturning the key to 4 (start). 2. Turn the key to 4 (start), thenrelease the key as soon as theengine begins cranking. Your vehiclehas a computer assisted crankingsystem that assists in starting theengine. After releasing the key fromthe 4 (start) ...

If you should experience cold weather starting problems on E 85 ethanol, and neither an alternative brand of E 85 ethanol nor an engine block heater is available, the addition of unleaded gasoline to your tank willimprove cold starting performance. Your vehicle is designed to operateon E 85 ethanol ...

• Finally, have the engine block heater system checked during your falltune-up to be sure it’s in good working order. How to use the engine block heater Ensure the receptacle terminals are clean and dry prior to use. To cleanthem, use a dry cloth. Depending on the type of factory installed equipment...

effectiveness of the ABS and will increase your vehicle’s stoppingdistance. The ABS will be activated immediately, allowing you to retainsteering control during hard braking and on slippery surfaces. However,the ABS does not decrease stopping distance. ABS warning lamp The ABS lamp in the instrument...

speed at which trailer sway will not grow continuously. This may causethe system to activate multiple times, causing a gradual reduction inspeed. Note: The trailer sway control will only activate at speeds greater than 40 mph (64 km/h). Disabling trailer sway control Trailer sway control can be disa...

• Loose or worn suspension components • Loose or worn steering components • Improper steering alignment A high crown in the road or high crosswinds may also make the steeringseem to wander/pull. LIMITED-SLIP AXLE (IF EQUIPPED) This axle provides added traction on slippery surfaces, particularly when...

WARNING: Vehicles with a higher center of gravity such as utility vehicles and trucks handle differently than vehicles with a lower center of gravity. Utility vehicles and trucks are not designed for cornering at speeds as high as passenger cars any more than low-slungsports cars are designed to per...

5. With the ignition in the onposition, pull back on the BSIsolenoid found on top of theuncovered steering column and atthe same time, apply the brakepedal and shift the transmission intoN (Neutral). 6. Reinstall the steering column cover, start the vehicle and release theparking brake. Note: After ...

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION Understanding the gearshift positions of the 4–speed automatictransmission Your vehicle has been designed to improve fuel economy by reducingfuel usage during coasting or deceleration. When you take your foot offthe accelerator pedal and the vehicle begins to slow do...

REARVIEW CAMERA SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) The rearview camera system,located on the tailgate, provides avideo image, which appears in therearview mirror or the navigationsystem (if equipped), of the areabehind the vehicle. It addsassistance to the driver whilereversing or reverse parking thevehicle. To u...

Note: The default setting for the rear camera delay is off. Press the “Settings” button found on the navigation screen (if equipped) to set therear camera delay feature to on or off. When towing, the camera system will only see what is being towedbehind the vehicle; this might not provide adequate c...

Servicing • If the image comes on while the vehicle is not in R (Reverse), havethe system inspected by your authorized dealer. • If the image is not clear, then check if there is anything covering thelens such as dirt, mud, ice, snow, etc. If the image is still not clearafter cleaning, have your sys...

If SHIFT DELAYED PULL FORWARD is displayed in the message center, transfer case gear tooth blockage is present. To alleviate thiscondition, place the transmission in a forward gear, move the vehicleforward approximately 5 feet (1.5 m), and shift the transmission back toneutral to allow the transfer ...

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...

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

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

Driving through deep water may damage the transmission. If the front or rear axle is submerged in water, the axle lubricant shouldbe replaced. After driving through mud, clean off residue stuck to rotating driveshaftsand tires. Excess mud stuck on tires and rotating driveshafts causes animbalance th...

WARNING: If you are driving in slippery conditions that require tire chains or cables, then it is critical that you drive cautiously. Keep speeds down, allow for longer stopping distances and avoidaggressive steering to reduce the chances of a loss of vehicle controlwhich can lead to serious injury ...

Once through the water, always dry the brakes by moving yourvehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the brake pedal. Wet brakes do not stop the vehicle as quickly as dry brakes. SNOWPLOWING For F-150 snowplow applications, Ford recommends the F-150 4x4Regular Cab and SuperCab equipped with t...

WARNING: All occupants of the vehicle, including the driver, should always properly wear their safety belts, even when an air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) is provided. Never remove or defeat the “tripping mechanisms” designed into thesnow removal equipment by its manufacturer. Doing so ma...

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...

• 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...

FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF In the event of a moderate to severe collision, this vehicle is equippedwith a fuel pump shut-off feature that stops the flow of fuel to theengine. Not every impact will cause a shut-off. Should your vehicle shut off after a collision due to this feature, you mayrestart your vehic...

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 ...

To reinstall the fuse box cover, place the top part of the cover on thefuse panel, then push the bottom part of the cover until you hear it clickshut. Gently pull on the cover to make sure it is seated properly. The fuses are coded as follows. Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Protected Circuits 1...

Have a flat serviced by an authorized dealer in order to prevent damageto the TPMS sensors, refer to Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. Replace the spare tire with a road tire as soon as possible. During repairing or replacing ofthe flat tire, have the a...

• Use snow chains on the end of the vehicle with the dissimilar sparetire • Use more than one dissimilar spare tire at a time • Use commercial car washing equipment • Try to repair the dissimilar spare tire Use of one of the dissimilar spare tires listed above at any one wheellocation can lead to im...

Drive cautiously when using a full-size dissimilar spare tire/wheel andseek service as soon as possible. Stopping and securing the vehicle 1. Park on a level surface, activatethe hazard flashers and set theparking brake. 2. Place the gearshift in P (Park)and turn the engine off. Location of the spar...

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...

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

Note: Inspect the wheel pilot hole prior to installation. If there isvisible corrosion in wheel pilot hole,remove loose particles by wipingwith clean rag and apply grease.Apply grease only to the wheel pilothole surface by smearing a “dime”(1 square cm) sized glob of greasearound the wheel pilot sur...

Preparing your vehicle When the battery is disconnected or a new battery is installed, theautomatic transmission must relearn its shift strategy. As a result, thetransmission may have firm and/or soft shifts. This operation isconsidered normal and will not affect function or durability of thetransmi...

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. Note: Do not attach the negative (-) cable to fuel lines, engine rocker covers, the intake manifold or electrical components ...

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...

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...

The CAMVAP program is a straight forward and relatively speedyalternative to resolve a disagreement when all other efforts to produce asettlement have failed. This procedure is without cost to you and isdesigned to eliminate the need for lengthy and expensive legalproceedings. In the CAMVAP program,...

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

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 威 Detail Wash (ZC-3-A). • If tar or grease spots are present, use Motorcraft 威 Bug and Tar Remover (ZC-4...

3. If necessary, apply more soap and water solution or cleaning productto a clean, white, cotton cloth and press the cloth onto the soiledarea–allow this to set at room temperature for 30 minutes. 4. Remove the soaked cloth, and if it is not soiled badly, use this cloth toclean the area by using a r...

• 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...

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. Maintenan...

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 specifications. Do not use anyspecial washer fluid such aswindshield water repellent type fluidor bug wash. They may causesque...

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 many sharp edges and can damage the micro edge of thewiper rubber element. ENGINE OIL Checking the engine oil Refer to the scheduled maintenance ...

Adding engine oil 1. Check the engine oil. For instructions, refer to Checking the engine oil in this chapter. 2. If the engine oil level is not within the normal range, add only certifiedengine oil of the recommended viscosity. Remove the engine oil filler capand use a funnel to pour the engine oil...

Do not use supplemental engine oil additives, cleaners or other enginetreatments. They are unnecessary and could lead to engine damage thatis not covered by Ford warranty. Change your engine oil and filter according to the appropriate schedulelisted in the scheduled maintenance information. Ford pro...

6. Release the parking brake. With your foot on the brake pedal and withthe A/C on, put the vehicle in D (Drive) and allow the engine to idle forat least one minute. 7. Drive the vehicle to complete the relearning process. • The vehicle may need to be driven 10 miles (16 km) or more torelearn the id...

60%, the engine parts could become damaged or not work properly. A 50/50 mixture of coolant and water provides the following: • Freeze protection down to -34°F (-36°C). • Boiling protection up to 265°F (129°C). • Protection against rust and other forms of corrosion. • Proper function of calibrated g...

WARNING: Do not put engine coolant in the windshield washer fluid container. If sprayed on the windshield, engine coolant could make it difficult to see through the windshield. • DO NOT MIX different colors or types of coolant in your vehicle. Make sure the correct coolant is used. DO NOT MIX recycl...

Add the proper mixture of coolant and water to the cooling system byfollowing these steps: 1. Before you begin, turn the engine off and let it cool. 2. When the engine is cool, wrap a thick cloth around the coolantpressure relief cap on the coolant reservoir (a translucent plastic bottle).Slowly tur...

Fill your engine coolant reservoir as outlined in Adding engine coolant in this section. Severe climates If you drive in extremely cold climates (less than –34°F [–36°C]): • It may be necessary to increase the coolant concentrationabove 50%. • NEVER increase the coolant concentration above 60%.Incre...

Ethanol is more chemically active than gasoline. It corrodes some metalsand causes some plastic and rubber components to swell, break down orbecome brittle and crack, especially when mixed with gasoline. Specialmaterials and procedures have been developed for flexible fuel vehiclesand the dispensers...

Use the following guidelines to avoid electrostatic charge build-up whenfilling an ungrounded fuel container: • Place approved fuel container on the ground. • DO NOT fill a fuel container while it is in the vehicle (including thecargo area). • Keep the fuel pump nozzle in contact with the fuel conta...

immediately. It may take several driving cycles for the check fuel fill inletlamp or CHECK FUEL FILL INLET message to turn off. A driving cycleconsists of an engine start-up (after four or more hours with the engineoff) followed by city/highway driving. Continuing to drive with the checkfuel fill in...

Octane recommendations Your vehicle is designed to use “Regular” unleaded gasoline with a pump(R+M)/2 octane rating of 87. Some stations offer fuels posted as“Regular” with an octane rating below 87, particularly in high altitudeareas. Fuels with octane levels below 87 are not recommended. Do not be...

problems continue, fill the vehicle with regular unleaded gasoline anddrive vehicle normally until gasoline is used. See your authorized dealerif the problem persists. Do not add aftermarket fuel additive products to your fuel tank. Itshould not be necessary to add any aftermarket products to your f...

Refilling with a portable fuel container With the Easy Fuel™ “no cap” fuel system, use the following directionswhen filling from a portable fuel container: WARNING: Do not insert the nozzle of portable fuel containers or aftermarket funnels into the Easy Fuel™ system. This could damage the fuel syst...

possible. Fuel expense, frequency of fill-ups or fuel gauge readings areNOT accurate as a measure of fuel economy. We do not recommendtaking fuel economy measurements during the first 1,000 miles(1,600 km) of driving (engine break-in period). You will get a moreaccurate measurement after 2,000 miles...

3. After at least three to five tank fill-ups, fill the fuel tank and recordthe current odometer reading. 4. Subtract your initial odometer reading from the current odometerreading. 5. Follow one of the simple calculations in order to determine fueleconomy: Calculation 1: Divide total miles traveled...

• Resting your foot on the brake pedal while driving may reduce fueleconomy. • Combine errands and minimize stop-and-go driving. Maintenance • Keep tires properly inflated and use only recommended size. • Operating a vehicle with the wheels out of alignment will reduce fueleconomy. • Use recommended...

your authorized dealer if the Monroney Label is not supplied with yourvehicle. The EPA fuel economy estimates should be your guide for thefuel economy comparisons with other vehicles. Your fuel economy mayvary depending upon the method of operation and conditions. EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM Your vehicl...

Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing Some state/provincial and local governments may haveInspection/Maintenance (I/M) programs to inspect the emission controlequipment on your vehicle. Failure to pass this inspection could preventyou from getting a vehicle registration. Your vehicle ma...

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 check...

When changing the air filter element, use only the air filter elementlisted. Refer to Motorcraft 威 part numbers in this chapter. WARNING: To reduce the risk of vehicle damage and/or personal burn injuries do not start your engine with the air cleaner removed and do not remove it while the engine is ...

10. Reconnect the mass air flowsensor electrical connector to theoutlet tube. Make sure the lockingtab on the connector is in the“locked” position (connector shownfrom below for clarity). Note: Failure to use the correct air filter element may result in severe engine damage. The customer warranty ma...

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A Accessory delay ..........................92 AdvanceTrac ..............................274 Air cleaner filter .......390–391, 393 Air conditioning ...................59, 62, 64, 67 manual heating and airconditioning system .................59 Airbag supplemental restraintsystem ......................

E Electronic message center ...22, 30 Emergencies, roadside jump-starting ..........................333running out of fuel .........333, 379 Emission control system ..........384 Engine ................................398–399 cleaning ...................................350coolant ......................

automatic dimming rearviewmirror ........................................92fold away ...................................94heated ......................62, 64, 67, 94programmable memory ..........136side view mirrors (power) .......93signal .........................................95 Moon roof .........