Ford 2011 F-150 v.1- 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 ...

DATA RECORDING Service Data Recording Service data recorders in your vehicle are capable of collecting andstoring diagnostic information about your vehicle. This potentiallyincludes information about the performance or status of various systemsand modules in the vehicle, such as engine, throttle, st...

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

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

WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES Base instrument cluster shown in standard measure; metricsimilar. Uplevel clusters similar. 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 ...

Uplevel message center Note: Some warning lights are reconfigurable telltale (RTT)indicator lights and will illuminate inthe message center. These lightsfunction the same as the otherwarning lights. The first threepositions will only display onewarning telltale at a time; the lastthree positions can...

“limp-home” operation or when a transmission problem has beendetected and shifting may be restricted. If the light remains on, have thesystem serviced immediately by your authorized dealer. The message center will also display ENGINE FAILSAFE MODE. Refer to Message center in this chapter. Check 4X4 ...

Low tire pressure warning: Illuminates when your tire pressureis low. If the light remains on atstart up or while driving, the tirepressure should be checked. Referto Inflating your tires in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. When the ignition is first turned to on, the light will illuminate for...

ignition is turned on, or remains on, have the system servicedimmediately by your authorized dealer. Four-wheel drive high (RTT) (ifequipped): Displays when four-wheel drive high is engaged. Ifthe light fails to display when theignition is turned on, or remains on, have the system servicedimmediatel...

• Differences in the automatic shut-off points on the fuel pumps atservice stations • Variations in top-off procedure from one fill-up to another • Rounding of the displayed values to the nearest 0.1 gallon (liter) To determine your average highway fuel economy, do the following: 1. Drive the vehicl...

System check and vehicle feature customization Press the SETUP button repeatedlyto cycle the message center throughthe following features: RESET FOR SYSTEM CHECK When this message appears, pressthe RESET button and the messagecenter will begin to cycle throughthe following systems and provide astatu...

Press the up/down buttons to moveup/down through the messagecenter choices. Press the left/right buttons to moveleft/right through the messagecenter choices. Press the OK button to selecthighlighted options and confirmchoices/messages. Main menu From the main menu screen you can choose the following...

When “Press OK for options” is displayed, pressing OK will open thetrailer options menus: Trailer Change ActiveTrailer When this is highlighted, press the right arrow keyto change the currently selected trailer. Use the upand down arrows to select a trailer and press theOK button to choose the highl...

Trailer Rename Trailer Press the right arrow button when this is highlightedto display saved or default trailers. Use the up/downbuttons to highlight a trailer and press OK to selectit. Use the up/down arrow buttons to change thecharacters as needed. When done, press OK toaccept the change. Reset Tr...

Vehicle Autolamp Delay Off or XXX seconds DTE Calculation(distance toempty) Normal History Used Towing History Used Easy Entry/Exit On/Off Locks Autolock, On/Off Autounlock On/Off Unlocking One Stage or Two Stage Menu Control Standard: with standard set, pressing the downarrow from a lower level men...

MyKey Create MyKey Hold OK to create MyKey *AdvanceTrac Always on or Selectable *MAX Speed 80 MPH (120 km/h) or Off *Speed Warning 45, 55 or 65 MPH (75, 90 or 105 km/h), Off *Volume Limiter On/Off *Clear MyKeys Hold OK to Clear MyKeys *Only displays if MyKey is programmed. Language English, Español,...

System Check Oil Life Doors Brakes Tire Pressure Trailer BrakeCtrl. Gain and Output (when trailer is connected) No trailer (when no trailer is connected) Trailer Sway Park Aid Check Rear Park Aid Fuel Level (distance to empty) Some items will only display during a system check if a problem hasbeen d...

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 or feature that maytake their focus off the road. Your primary responsibility ...

Accessory delay: Your vehicle is equipped with accessory delay. With this feature, the radio and other electrical accessories may be used forup to ten minutes after the ignition is turned off or until either frontdoor is opened. Battery management: When the engine is off, your audio system may turn ...

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 level...

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 full automatic operation. Select the desired temperature using the temperature ...

11. Power/Driver temperature: Press to activate/deactivate the climate control system. When the system is off, outside air is preventedfrom entering the vehicle through the vents. Turn to increase/decreasethe air temperature on the driver side of the vehicle. The control alsoadjusts the passenger si...

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...

12. Driver cooled seat (if equipped): Press to control the driver cooled seat. Refer to Heated and cooled seats in the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter for more information. 13. Driver heated seat (if equipped): Press to control the driver heated seat. Refer to Heated and cooled seats in the Se...

• : Distributes air through the windshield defroster vents, de-mister vents, floor vents and rear seat floor vents. The system willautomatically provide outside air to reduce window fogging. To return to full automatic control, press AUTO on the main bezel. Fan Speed: Press to decrease/increase the ...

For maximum cooling performance (MAX A/C): 1. Press MAX A/C. The system will default to single zone operation andset the temperature to 60°F (16°C). The blower will automatically go tomaximum. 2. A/C, (recirculated air) and (panel) will be selected. 3. Fan speed can be adjusted as desired. To aid in...

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 Pull the lever fully past the detentto activate. Pull the lever fully againto 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 function:...

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...

• Push the lever up/down to the first stop position and hold. The turnsignals will flash for as long as the lever is held in this position. 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 ...

Function Number of bulbs Trade number Rearstop/turn/sidemarker/taillamp (styleside) 4 3057K High-mount brakelamp 1 912 Cargo lamp 2 912 License plate lamp 2 194 Exterior mounted mirrorturn signal indicator(if equipped) 2 See your dealer Puddle lamp(if equipped) 2 See your dealer All replacement bulb...

Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal/sidemarker bulbs 1. Make sure that the headlamp control is in the off position and openthe hood. 2. Remove the pushpin that holdsthe air deflector/protective coverfrom the upper inboard corner ofthe lamp. 3. Loosen the three retaining bolts(two at top of lamp...

MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER Windshield wiper: Rotate the end of the control away from you toincrease the speed of the wipers;rotate toward you to decrease thespeed of the wipers. Speed-dependent wipers (if equipped): When the wiper control is set to any of the interval settings except the longest pause set...

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 wipers and washer fluid will be activated forup to ten seconds. Note: Do not op...

WARNING: Never adjust the steering column when the vehicle is moving. Power Tilt/Telescope Steering Column (if equipped) The steering column can beadjusted using the control on theside of the steering column. Pressand hold the front or rear of thecontrol to adjust the telescope.Press and hold the to...

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...

The power point can switch to a fault mode when it is overloaded,overheated, or shorted. For overloading and shorting conditions, unplugyour device and turn the ignition key off then on. For an overheatingcondition, let the system cool off, then turn the ignition key off then on.The 110V AC power po...

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...

Accessory delay (if equipped) With accessory delay, the window switches may be used for up to10 minutes after the ignition switch is turned to the off position or untilany door is opened. INTERIOR MIRROR The interior rear view mirror has two pivot points on the support armwhich lets you adjust the m...

EXTERIOR MIRRORS Power side view mirrors (if equipped) WARNING: Do not adjust the mirror while the vehicle is in motion. To adjust your mirrors: 1. Rotate the control clockwise toadjust the right mirror and rotatethe control counterclockwise toadjust the left mirror. 2. Move the control in the direc...

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...

POWER ADJUSTABLE FOOT PEDALS (IF EQUIPPED) The accelerator and brake pedal should only be adjusted when thevehicle is stopped and the gearshift lever is in the P (Park) position. Thecontrol is located on the side of the steering column. Press and hold the rear of thecontrol to adjust the pedals towa...

WARNING: Do not use the speed control in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding, slippery or unpaved. Using speed controls The speed controls are located on the steering wheel. The followingbuttons work with speed control: – SET +: Press to set a speed or to increase or decrease the set speed. C...

STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED) Radio control features – VOL + (Volume): Press to decrease or increase the volume. (Seek): Press to select the previous/next radio stationpreset, CD track or satellite radiostation preset depending on whichmedia mode you are in. MEDIA: Press repeatedly to scroll...

For further information on the SYNC 威 system, refer to the SYNC 威 supplement. Navigation system/SYNC 威 hands-free control features (ifequipped) Press control briefly until the voice icon appears on the Navigation display to use the voicecommand feature. Press to activate phone mode or answer a phone...

To open the moon roof: Press and release the SLIDE control, the moonroof will open automatically. Pressthe switch again to stop the moonroof. To close the moon roof: Pull and release the SLIDE control, the moonroof will close automatically. Pressthe switch again to stop the moonroof. Bounce-back: Wh...

FCC and RSS-210 Industry Canada Compliance The Car2U 威 system complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following twoconditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)This device must accept any interference received ...

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 125 2011 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 Your vehicle may be equipped withtwo integrated keyhead transmitters(IKTs). The key blade functions as aprogrammed key which starts thevehicle and unlocks/locks all thedoors. The transmitter portionfunctions as the remote entrytransmitter. Your IKTs are programmed to your vehicle; using a non-p...

MyKey™ restricted features Standard settings – These settings cannot be changed • The audio system will be muted whenever Belt-Minder 威 is activated until the safety belts are buckled. Refer to the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter for a detailed description of Belt-Minder 威 operation. • Low fue...

4. Wait until KEY RESTRICTED AT NEXT START is displayed. For optional message center: 1. At the main menu screen select SETTING then MYKEY by pressingOK or the right arrow key. 2. Press OK to select CREATE MYKEY. 3. Hold OK as prompted until you see MARK THIS KEY ASRESTRICTED. MyKey™ is successfully...

Refer to Message center in the Instrument Cluster chapter for MyKey™ system warnings displays. 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...

status menus will include the non Ford-approved remote start system asan additional key in the total count. See the Check MyKey™ system status section. Note: For all vehicles with a non Ford-approved remote start installed, it is possible to program all “real” keys as MyKeys™, in which case, youwill...

Condition Potential Causes button start Ford-approved remote start system (as an adminkey) then a MyKey™ is inserted without restartingthe engine. MyKey™programmedtotal includesone additionalkey • Unknown key has been programmed to the vehicle as a MyKey™. • Vehicle is equipped with a non Ford-appro...

Power door lock switch autolock enable/disable procedure Before starting, ensure the ignition is in the off position and all vehicledoors are closed. You must complete Steps 1–5 within 30 seconds or theprocedure will have to be repeated. If the procedure needs to berepeated, wait a minimum of 30 sec...

Keyless entry keypad autounlock enable/disable procedure 1. Turn the ignition to the offposition. 2. Close all the doors. 3. Enter factory–set 5–digit entrycode. 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 ...

REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) The integrated keyhead transmitter (IKT) complies with part 15 of theFCC rules and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject tothe following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmfulinterference, and (2) This device must accept any interferen...

Two step door unlocking 1. Press and release to unlock the driver’s door. Note: The parking lamps and interior lamps will illuminate (refer to the Illuminated entry feature later in this section) if the control on the overhead lamp is not set to the off position. 2. Press and release again within th...

Sounding a panic alarm Press to activate the alarm. Press again or turn the ignition to on to deactivate. Note: The panic alarm will only operate when the ignition is off. Memory feature (seat, mirrors and adjustable pedals) The integrated keyhead transmitter (IKT) allows you to recall thememory sea...

Replacing the battery The integrated keyhead transmitter (IKT) or intelligent access key (IAkey) uses one coin type three-volt lithium battery CR2032 or equivalent. Integrated keyhead transmitter (IKT) To replace the battery: 1. Twist a thin coin in the slot nearthe key ring to remove the batterycov...

The remote start system will not work if: • The ignition is in the on position. • The alarm system is triggered. • The feature has been disabled. • The hood is not closed. • Two remote vehicle starts have already been attempted within the lasthour. • The vehicle is not in P (Park). Starting the engi...

Turning the engine off after using remote start • Press one time. The parking lamps will turn off. You may have to be closer to the vehicle than when starting due toground reflection and the added noise of the running engine. You can disable or enable the remote start system through the messagecente...

SECURILOCK 姞 PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) SecuriLock 威 passive anti-theft system is an engine immobilization system. This system is designed to help prevent the engine from beingstarted unless a coded key programmed to your vehicle is used. The use of the wrong type of coded key may lead ...

Disarming the system You can disarm the system by any of the following actions: • Unlock the doors by pressing the control on your remote entry transmitter. • Turn the ignition to the on position with a programmed coded ignitionkey. • Unlock the doors by using your keyless entry pad. • If using a ke...

FRONT SEATS 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...

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 to raise or lowerthe front or rear portion of the seatcushion. Move the switch to move the seatforward, backward, up or down. Power recline (if equipped) Move the switch to recline theseatback forward or rearward. Memor...

To operate the heated seats: Press the heated seat symbol tocycle through the various heatsettings and off. Warmer settings areindicated by more indicator lights. Cooled seats The cooled seats will only function when the engine is running. To operate the cooled seats: Press the cooled seat symbol to...

To remove an air filter: 1. Turn the vehicle off. 2. Push up on the outside rigid edgeof the filter until the tabs arereleased, then rotate the air filtertoward the front of the vehicle. 3. Remove filter. To install a filter: 1. First, position the filter in itshousing making sure that the farforwar...

WARNING: The adjustable head restraint is a safety device. Whenever possible it should be installed and properly adjusted when the seat is occupied. The adjustable head restraintsconsist of : • a trimmed energy absorbing foamand structure (1), • two steel stems (2), • a guide sleeve adjust/releasebu...

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 (SuperCrew vehicles only) The rear seat has a split 60/40 cushion. Each seat cushion can be flippedup into a vertical sto...

If any of these things happen, even intermittently, have the PersonalSafety System serviced at an authorized dealer immediately. Unlessserviced, the system may not function properly in the event of acollision. Safety restraints precautions WARNING: Always drive and ride with your seatback upright an...

WARNING: When possible, all children 12 years old and under should be properly restrained in a rear seating position. 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 ...

WARNING: Each seating position in your vehicle has a specific safety belt assembly which is made up of one buckle and one tongue that are designed to be used as a pair. 1) Use the shoulder belton the outside shoulder only. Never wear the shoulder belt under thearm. 2) Never swing the safety belt aro...

Safety belt systems equipped with an energy management retractor mustbe replaced if they were in use during a frontal collision which resultedin deployment of the frontal airbags. Refer to the Safety belt maintenance section in this chapter. Safety belt locking modes All safety restraints in the veh...

How to use the automatic locking mode 1. Buckle the combination lap andshoulder belt (front safetybelt/buckle shown, rear similar). 2. Grasp the shoulder portion andpull downward until the entire beltis pulled out. • Allow the belt to retract. As the belt retracts, you will hear a clickingsound. Thi...

Safety belt pretensioner Your vehicle is equipped with safety belt pretensioners at the driver andright front passenger seating positions. The safety belt pretensioner removes some slack from the safety beltsystem at the start of a crash. The safety belt pretensioner uses thesame crash sensor system...

Front safety belt height adjustment Your vehicle has safety belt heightadjustments at the front outboardseating positions. Adjust the heightof the shoulder belt so the belt restsacross the middle of your shoulder. To adjust the shoulder belt height,pull on the center button and slidethe height adjus...

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

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

1. Turn the ignition switch to the on position. DO NOT START THEENGINE. 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 ...

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...

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...

• 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 dealer immediately. Unless serviced, the system maynot function properly in the ev...

Important child restraint precautions WARNING: Always make sure your child is secured properly in a device that is appropriate for their height, age and weight. Child safety restraints must be purchased separately from the vehicle.Failure to follow these instructions and guidelines may result in ani...

Recommendations for Safety Restraints for Children Child size, height, weight, or age Recommendedrestraint type Infants ortoddlers Children weighing 40 lb (18 kg) or less(generally age four or younger) Use a child safetyseat (sometimescalled an infantcarrier, convert-ible seat, or tod-dler seat). Sm...

Recommendations for attaching child safety restraints for children Re-straintType Child Weight Use any attachment method as indicated below by “X” LATCH(loweran-chorsandtoptetheran-chor) LATCH(loweranchorsonly) Safetybeltandtoptetheranchor Safetybelt andLATCH(loweranchorsand toptetheranchor) Safetyb...

WARNING: Never let a passenger hold a child on his or her lap while the vehicle is moving. The passenger cannot protect the child from injury in a collision, which may result in serious injury ordeath. WARNING: Never use pillows, books, or towels to boost a child. They can slide around and increase ...

Follow all the safety restraint and airbag precautions that apply to adultpassengers in your vehicle. If the child is the proper height, age, and weight (as specified by yourchild safety seat or booster manufacturer), fits the restraint and can berestrained properly, then restrain the child in the c...

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 spaced25.7 inches (652 mm) apart. The standardized spacing for LATCH loweranchors is 11 inches (280 mm) center to center. A child seat with rigidLATCH ...

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

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 (Regular cab) 1. Route the child safety seat tether strap over the back of the seat andunder the head rest...

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

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...

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...

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 because it reduces the protection for the upper part of the body and may increase the riskof injury or death in a collis...

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...

Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate ofthe tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specifiedgovernment 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 ...

INFLATING YOUR TIRES Safe operation of your vehicle requires that your tires are properlyinflated. Remember that a tire can lose up to half of its air pressurewithout appearing flat. Every day before you drive, check your tires. If one looks lower than theothers, use a tire gauge to check pressure o...

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

Tire replacement requirements Your vehicle is equipped with tires designed to provide a safe ride andhandling capability. WARNING: Only use replacement tires and wheels that are the same size, load index, speed rating and type (such as P-metric versus LT-metric or all-season versus all-terrain) as t...

Important: Remember to replace the wheel valve stems when the road tires are replaced on your vehicle. It is recommended that the two front tires or two rear tires generally bereplaced as a pair. The tire pressure sensors mounted in the wheels (originally installed onyour vehicle) are not designed t...

you cannot detect a cause, have the vehicle towed to the nearest repairfacility or tire dealer to have the vehicle inspected. Tire and wheel alignment A bad jolt from hitting a curb or pothole can cause the front end of yourvehicle to become misaligned or cause damage to your tires. If yourvehicle s...

Letter rating Speed rating - mph (km/h) M 81 mph (130 km/h) N 87 mph (140 km/h) Q 99 mph (159 km/h) R 106 mph (171 km/h) S 112 mph (180 km/h) T 118 mph (190 km/h) U 124 mph (200 km/h) H 130 mph (210 km/h) V 149 mph (240 km/h) W 168 mph (270 km/h) Y 186 mph (299 km/h) Note: For tires with a maximum s...

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

Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for “LT” typetires “LT” type tires have some additionalinformation beyond those of “P”type tires; these differences aredescribed below. 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 a TPMS in this section. When you believe your system is not operating properly The main function o...

Low tirepressurewarninglight Possiblecause Customer action required Flashingwarning light Spare tirein use Your temporary spare tire is in use. Repairthe damaged road wheel and re-mount it onthe vehicle to restore system functionality.For a description of how the system func-tions under these condit...

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 C...

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: • If possible, avoid fully loading your vehicle. • 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 aga...

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....

• 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...

SuperCrew Engine Rear axle ratio Maximum GCWR - lb (kg) Maximum Trailer Weight - lb (kg) 2WD 157” wheelbase 3.5L 3.15 14000 (6350) 8400 (3810) 3.55 15300 (6940) 9700 (4400) 3.5L (Max Trailer Tow Package) 3.73 17000 (7711) 11300 (5126) 5.0L 3.55 13500 (6123) 7900 (3583) 3.73 14900 (6759) 9300 (4218) ...

Weight-distributing hitch When hooking-up a trailer using a weight-distributing hitch, always usethe following procedure: 1. Park the vehicle (without the trailer) on a level surface. 2. Measure the height of the top of the front wheel opening on thefender, this is H1. 3. Attach the trailer to the v...

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...

manual activation without a trailer connected or when gainadjustments are made with no trailer connected. • TBC GAIN = XX.X OUTPUT = //////: When the vehicle’s brake pedal is pushed, or when the manual control is activated, bar indicatorsilluminate in the instrument cluster message center to indicat...

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 electrical connections according tothe trailer manufacturer’s instructions. 3. When a trailer with electric brakes is plu...

Points to Remember: • Remember to adjust gain setting before using the TBC for the firsttime. • Readjust gain setting on the TBC (according to procedure above)whenever road, weather and trailer or vehicle loading conditionschange from those that existed when the gain was initially set. • The sliding...

Using a step bumper (if equipped) The rear bumper is equipped with an integral hitch and only requires aball with a one inch (25.4 mm) shank diameter. The bumper has a5,000 lb (2,270 kg) trailer weight and 500 lb (227 kg) tongue weightcapacity. If it is necessary to relocate the trailer hitch ball p...

as vehicle or transmission damage may occur. It is recommended to towyour vehicle with all four (4) wheels off the ground such as when using acar-hauling trailer. Otherwise, no recreational towing is permitted. 4WD vehicles equipped with a manual-shift transfer case: • Release the parking brake. • T...

STARTING Positions of the ignition 1. Off — locks the automatictransmission gearshift lever andallows key removal. Note: In order to switch off the engine while thevehicle is in motion, shift to neutraland use the brakes to bring thevehicle to a safe stop. After thevehicle has stopped, turn the engi...

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...

Using ABS When hard braking is required, apply continuous force on the brakepedal. Do not pump the brake pedal since this will reduce theeffectiveness of the ABS and will increase your vehicle’s stoppingdistance. The ABS will be activated immediately, allowing you to retainsteering control during ha...

Electronic stability control (ESC) Electronic stability control (ESC) may enhance your vehicle’s directionalstability during adverse maneuvers, for example when cornering severelyor avoiding objects in the roadway. ESC operates by applying brakes toone or more of the wheels individually and, if nece...

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 31 mph (50 km/h). Disabling trailer sway control Trailer sway control can be disa...

Utility vehicles and trucks have larger tires and increased groundclearance, giving the vehicle a higher center of gravity than a passengercar. WARNING: Vehicles with a higher center of gravity such as utility vehicles and trucks handle differently than vehicles with a lower center of gravity. Utili...

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 shift positions of the 6-speed automatictransmission This vehicle is equipped with an adaptive transmission shift strategy. Theadaptive transmission shift strategy offers the optimal transmissionoperation and shift quality. When the engine is turned...

To deactivate the tow/haul feature and return to normal driving mode,press the button on the end of the gearshift lever. The TOW HAUL lightwill no longer be illuminated. Tow/haul will also deactivate when thevehicle is powered down. WARNING: Do not use the tow/haul feature when driving in icy or sli...

PRS (Progressive RangeSelection) With the gearshift lever in D(Drive), press the – button to activePRS. The available and selectedgears will be indicated on theinstrument cluster. All available gears will be displayed with the current gear indicated.Press the – button again to lock out gears beginni...

Recommended shift speeds Upshift according to the following chart: Upshifts when accelerating Shift from: 1 – 2 15 mph (24 km/h) 2 – 3 25 mph (40 km/h) 3 – 4 40 mph (64 km/h) 4 – 5 45 mph (72 km/h) 5 – 6 50 mph (80 km/h) In order to prevent the engine from running at too low an RPM, whichmay cause i...

Keep the RSS sensors (located on the rear bumper/fascia) freefrom snow, ice and large accumulations of dirt (do not clean thesensors with sharp objects). If the sensors are covered, it willaffect the accuracy of the RSS.If your vehicle sustains damage to the rear bumper/fascia, leavingit misaligned ...

Visual park aid alert (if equipped) Visual park aid alert allows the driver to see the area that is causing thereverse sensing system to beep. The visual alerts are red, yellow or greenhighlights which appear on top of the video image when an object isdetected by the reverse sensing system. The visu...

When towing, the reverse camera system will only see what is beingtowed behind the vehicle. This might not provide adequate coverage as itusually provides in normal operation and some objects might not beseen. Fixed guidelines and visual park aid alert features are only availablewhen the vehicle is ...

Press and on the steering wheel controls to select a zoomoption. You can choose from OFF,Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3. Usethe OK button to make a selection.When activating manual zoom mode,the system will always start fromOFF. The manual zoom feature is not available on vehicles equipped arearview m...

• 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 system inspected by your authorized dealer. BLIND SPOT MIRRORS (IF EQUIPPED) Blind spot mirrors have a convex spotter mirror built...

FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE (4WD) OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED) WARNING: For important information regarding safe operation of this type of vehicle, see Preparing to drive your vehicle in this chapter. Four–wheel drive (4WD) supplies power to all four wheels. 4WD shouldnot be operated on dry pavement; driveline dama...

The ELD is designed for off-road use only and is not intended for use ondry pavement. 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...

• It may be safer to stay on the apron or shoulder of the road and slowdown gradually before returning to the pavement. You may losecontrol if you do not slow down or if you turn the steering wheel toosharply or abruptly. • It often may be less risky to strike small objects, such as highwayreflector...

called for. Avoid abrupt steering, acceleration or braking which couldresult in an increased risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rolloverand/or personal injury. Use all available road surface to return thevehicle to a safe direction of travel. • In the event of an emergency stop, avoid skidding...

If the transmission, transfer case or front axle are submerged in water,their fluids should be checked and changed, if necessary. 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, ...

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 ...

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

ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE Getting roadside assistance To fully assist you should you have a vehicle concern, Ford MotorCompany offers a complimentary roadside assistance program. Thisprogram is separate from the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. The serviceis available: • 24-hours, seven days a week • for the...

Canadian customers refer to your Warranty Guide or visit ourwebsite at www.ford.ca for information on: Using roadside assistance Complete the roadside assistance identification card and place it in yourwallet for quick reference. In the United States, this card is found in theOwner Guide portfolio i...

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 ...

If the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, refer to the Battery section of the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. The high-current fuses are coded as follows: Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Protected Circuits 1 — Powertrain control module (PCM)relay (3.7L, 5.0L and 6.2L engines)...

Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Protected Circuits 82 — Not used 83 — Not used 84 — Not used 85 — Electric fan relay (low speed) *Mini fuse **Cartridge fuse Auxiliary relay box (SVT Raptor only) The relay box is located in the left rear corner of the enginecompartment. Fuse/Relay location Fuse a...

Note: If your vehicle is equipped with the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS), the indicator light will illuminate when the spare tire isin use. To restore the full functionality of the monitoring system, all roadwheels equipped with tire pressure monitoring sensors must be mountedon the vehicle...

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...

• Load leveling adjustment (if applicable) 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 diss...

To remove the jack on SuperCrew models: 1. Lift both rear seat cushions. 2. Remove the insert containing the Easy Fuel ™ funnel from the driver’sside. 3. Remove the two small wing nuts on the passenger side.4. Slide the plastic box toward the driver’s side and remove. Removing the spare tire 1. Use ...

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...

1. Connect the positive (+) jumpercable to the positive (+) terminal ofthe discharged battery. 2. Connect the other end of thepositive (+) cable to the positive(+) terminal of the assisting battery. 3. Connect the negative (-) cable tothe negative (-) terminal of theassisting battery. 4. Make the fi...

Removing the jumper cables Remove the jumper cables in the reverse order that they wereconnected. Note: In the illustration, the vehicle on the bottom is used to designate the assisting (boosting) battery. 1. Remove the jumper cable fromthe ground metal surface. 2. Remove the jumper cable on thenega...

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 authorizeddealer. While any authorized dealer handling your vehicle line willprovide warranty service, we recommend you return to your sellingauthorized dealer who wants to ensure your continued satisfaction. Plea...

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...

You can get more information by calling BBB AUTO LINE at1-800-955-5100, or writing to: BBB AUTO LINE4200 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 800Arlington, Virginia 22203–1833 BBB AUTO LINE applications can also be requested by calling the FordMotor Company Customer Relationship Center at 1-800-392-3673. Note: F...

GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U.S. AND CANADA Before exporting your vehicle to a foreign country, contact theappropriate foreign embassy or consulate. These officials can inform youof local vehicle registration regulations and where to find unleaded fuel. If you cannot find unleaded fuel or can onl...

If your vehicle must be serviced while you are traveling or living in theMiddle East, contact the nearest authorized dealer. If the authorizeddealer cannot help you, contact: Ford Middle EastCustomer Relationship CenterP.O. Box 21470Dubai, United Arab EmiratesTelephone: +971 4 3326084Toll-Free Numbe...

Obtaining a French Owner’s Guide French Owner’s Guides can be obtained from your authorized dealer orby contacting Helm, Incorporated using the contact information listedpreviously in this section. REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY) If you believe that your vehicle hasa defect which could cause a ...

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 ...

3.5L Ecoboost™ 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 Rem...

• The wiper blades can be cleaned with isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol orMotorcraft 威 Premium Windshield Washer Concentrate (ZC-32-A) in the U.S., or Premium Quality Windshield Washer Fluid [CXC-37-(A, B,D, or F)] in Canada, available from your authorized dealer. Thiswasher fluid contains special soluti...

If a staining liquid like coffee/juice has been spilled on the instrumentpanel or on interior trim surfaces, clean as follows: 1. Wipe up spilled liquid using a clean, white, cotton cloth. 2. Wipe the surface with a damp, clean, white cotton cloth. For morethorough cleaning, use a mild soap and wate...

LEATHER SEATS(IF EQUIPPED, EXCEPT FOR THE KING RANCH 姞 EDITION) For King Ranch 威 leather seats, refer to a separate section in this chapter. • Clean spills and stains as quickly as possible. • For routine cleaning, wipe the surface with a soft, damp cloth. Formore thorough cleaning, wipe the surface...

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 CAR CARE PRODUCTS Your Ford or Lincoln authorized dealer has many quality productsavailable to clean your vehicle and protect its finishes. These qualityproducts have been specifically engineered to fulfill your automotiveneeds; they are custom designed to complement the style andap...

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

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 3.7L V6 engine 1. Windshield washer fluid reservoir 2. Battery 3. Engine oil dipstick (out of view) 4. Brake fluid reservoir 5. Engine coolant reservoir 6. Air filter assembly 7. Engine oil filler cap (out of view) 8. Power distribution box 1 2 3 4 5 ...

3.5L V6 EcoBoost™ engine 1. Windshield washer fluid reservoir 2. Battery 3. Engine oil filler cap 4. Engine oil dipstick 5. Brake fluid reservoir 6. Engine coolant reservoir 7. Air filter assembly 8. Power distribution box 1 2 3 5 6 7 8 4 Maintenance and Specifications 373 2011 F-150 (f12) Owners Gu...

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 ...

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 into the opening. 3. Recheck the engine oil level. Make sure the oil level is not above thenormal operating ra...

Change your engine oil according to the appropriate schedule listed inthe scheduled maintenance information. Ford production and Motorcraft 威 replacement oil filters are designed for added engine protection and long life. If a replacement oil filter is usedthat does not meet Ford material and design...

It is recommended you use the appropriate Motorcraft 威 oil filter or another with equivalent performance for your engine application. BATTERY Your vehicle is equipped with aMotorcraft 威 maintenance-free battery which normally does notrequire additional water during itslife of service. If your batter...

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 ...

ENGINE COOLANT Checking engine coolant The concentration and level of engine coolant should be checked at theintervals listed in scheduled maintenance information. The coolant concentration should be maintained at 50/50 coolant and distilled water,which equates to a freeze point of -34°F (-37°C). Co...

Note: Automotive fluids are not interchangeable; do not use engine coolant/antifreeze or windshield washer fluid outside of its specifiedfunction and vehicle location. Adding engine coolant When adding coolant, make sure it is a 50/50 mixture of engine coolantand distilled water. Add the mixture to ...

If you have to add more than 1.0 quart (1.0 liter) of engine coolant permonth, have your authorized dealer check the engine cooling system.Your cooling system may have a leak. Operating an engine with a lowlevel of coolant can result in engine overheating and possible enginedamage. Recycled engine c...

When fail-safe mode is activated You have limited engine power when in the fail-safe mode, so drive thevehicle with caution. The vehicle will not be able to maintain high speedoperation and the engine will run rough. Remember that the engine iscapable of completely shutting down automatically to pre...

You may notice a reduction in the vehicle’s speed caused by reducedengine power. Your vehicle has been designed to enter this mode ifcertain high temperature/high load conditions take place in order tomanage the engine’s fluid temperatures. The amount of speed reductionwill depend on the vehicle loa...

WARNING: Flexible fuel components and standard unleaded gasoline fuel components are not interchangeable. If your vehicle is not serviced in accordance with flexible fuel vehicles procedures,damage may occur and your warranty may be invalidated. WARNING: When refueling always shut the engine off and...

• DO NOT use a device that would hold the fuel pump handle in the fillposition. Easy Fuel™ “no cap” fuel system Your fuel tank is equipped with an Easy Fuel™ “no cap” fuel fillersystem. This allows you to simply open the fuel filler door and insert thefuel filler nozzle into the fuel system. The Eas...

WARNING: The fuel system may be under pressure. If you hear a hissing sound near the fuel filler door (Easy Fuel™ “no cap” fuel system), do not refuel until the sound stops. Otherwise, fuel mayspray out, which could cause serious personal injury. Flex fuel vehicle (FFV) fuel fill inlet If your vehic...

Some stations offer fuels posted as ⬙ Regular ⬙ with an octane rating below 87, particularly in highaltitude areas. Fuels with octanelevels below 87 are notrecommended for either engine. Do not be concerned if your enginesometimes knocks lightly. However, if it knocks heavily while you areusing fuel...

Do not add aftermarket fuel additive products to your fuel tank. Itshould not be necessary to add any aftermarket products to your fueltank 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 fue...

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...

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...

• Close windows for high speed driving. EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM Your vehicle is equipped with various emission control components and acatalytic converter which will enable your vehicle to comply withapplicable exhaust emission standards. To make sure that the catalyticconverter and other emission c...

POWER STEERING FLUID (6.2L V8 ENGINE ONLY) Check the power steering fluid. Refer to scheduled maintenance information. 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 ...

TRANSMISSION FLUID 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 l...

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 威 part numbers in this chapter. WARNING: To reduce the risk of vehicle damage and/...

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...

VEHICLE STORAGE If you plan on storing your vehicle for an extended period of time(30 days or more), refer to the following maintenance recommendationsto ensure your vehicle stays in good operating condition. All motor vehicles and their components were engineered and tested forreliable, regular dri...

Note: During extended periods of vehicle storage (30 days or more), fuel may deteriorate due to oxidation. Add Motorcraft 威 Gas Stabilizer or equivalent meeting Ford material specification ESE-M99C112-A to thevehicle fuel system whenever actual or expected storage periods exceed30 days. Follow the i...

• Check the exhaust for any foreign material that may have collectedduring storage. • Check tire pressures and set tire inflation per the Tire Label. • Check brake pedal operation. Drive the vehicle 15 ft (4.5 meters) backand forth to remove rust build-up. • Check fluid levels (including coolant, oi...

6.2L engine 3.5L EcoBoost™ engine IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE Safety Compliance Certification Label The National Highway Traffic SafetyAdministration Regulations requirethat a Safety ComplianceCertification Label be affixed to avehicle and prescribe where theSafety Compliance CertificationLabel may be ...

FORD CUSTOM ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE A wide selection of Ford Custom 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 the ...

FORD ESP EXTENDED SERVICE PLANS (U.S. ONLY) More than 30 million Ford and Lincoln owners have discovered thepowerful protection of Ford ESP. It is the only extended service planbacked by Ford Motor Company, and provides “peace of mind”protection beyond the New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage. Up t...

FORD ESP EXTENDED SERVICE PLANS (CANADA ONLY) You can get more protection for your vehicle by purchasing a FordExtended Service Plan (ESP). Ford ESP is the only service contractbacked by Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited. Depending on theplan you purchase, Ford ESP provides benefits such as: • R...

Oils, fluids and flushing In many cases, fluid discoloration is a normal operating characteristicand, by itself, does not necessarily indicate a concern or that the fluidneeds to be changed. However, discolored fluids that also show signs ofoverheating and/or foreign material contamination should be...

Value shopping for your vehicle’s maintenance needs Your dealership recognizes the competitive landscape of maintenance andlight repair automotive services. With factory-trained technicians, andone-stop service from routine maintenance like oil changes and tirerotations to repairs like brake service...

Multi-point inspection – Recommended each visit Accessory drive belt(s) Half-shaft dust boots (if equipped) Battery performance Horn operation Clutch operation (if equipped) Radiator, cooler, heater and A/C hoses Engine air filter Suspension components for leaks anddamage Exhaust system Steering and...

NORMAL SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE AND LOG 3.5L, 3.7L and 5.0L engines For your convenience, your vehicle is equipped with a message centerwhich determines the proper oil change service interval. You shouldperform the engine oil change as indicated by the message center. Themessage center will display ENG...

3.5L, 3.7L and 5.0L engines Oil Change S ervice Interval* 1 23456789 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 1 4 1 5 Change engine oil and filter • •••••••••••••• Rotate tires, inspect tire wear and measure tread depth • •••••••••••••• Inspect wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear , looseness or drag • •••...

Every 150,000 miles(240,000 km) Change automatic transmission fluid and filter(except 5–speed TorqShift 威 transmission) (filter not required on 6F35, 6F50, DPS6 and AWF-21transmissions); consult dealer for requirements Change front axle fluid (4WD vehicles) Change manual transmission fluid (Escape) ...

Maintenance schedule log D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE : M ILEAGE : D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE : M ILEAGE : D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE : M ILEAGE : D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE : M ...

SPECIAL OPERATING CONDITIONS - 3.5L, 3.7L AND 5.0L ENGINES If you operate your vehicle primarily in one of the more demanding conditions listed below, you will need to have some items maintainedmore frequently. If you only occasionally operate your vehicle under these conditions, it is not necessary...

Extensive idling and/or low-speed driving for long distances as in heavy commercial use such as delivery, taxi, patrol car or livery - 3.5L, 3.7L and 5.0L engines As required – Change engine oil and filter as indicated by messagecenter and perform services listed in the NormalScheduled Maintenance c...

Operating in dusty conditions such as unpaved or dusty roads - 3.5L, 3.7L and 5.0L engines Inspect frequently, service as required – Replace cabin air filter (if equipped) – Replace engine air filter Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or 6 months – Change engine oil and filter – Inspect wheels and related...

Exclusive use of E85 (Flex Fuel Vehicles only) - 3.5L, 3.7L and 5.0L engines Every oil change interval – If ran exclusively on E85, fill the fuel tank full withregular unleaded fuel SPECIAL OPERATING CONDITIONS - 6.2L ENGINE(HARLEY-DAVIDSON™, LARIAT LIMITED AND SVT RAPTOR) If you operate your vehicl...

Extensive idling and/or low-speed driving for long distances as in heavy commercial use such as delivery, taxi, patrol car or livery - 6.2L engine (Harley-Davidson™, Lariat Limited and SVT Raptor) Inspect frequently, service as required – Replace cabin air filter (if equipped) – Replace engine air f...

Operating in dusty conditions such as unpaved or dusty roads - 6.2L engine (Harley-Davidson™, Lariat Limited and SVT Raptor) Inspect frequently, service as required – Replace cabin air filter (if equipped) – Replace engine air filter Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) – Inspect the wheels and related comp...

Special operating condition log D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE : M ILEAGE : D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE : M ILEAGE : D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE : M ILEAGE : D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D A...

EXCEPTIONS In addition, there are several exceptions to the Normal Schedule. Theyare listed below: Normal vehicle axle maintenance ❑ Rear axles and power take-off (PTO) units containing synthetic fluid and light duty trucks equipped with Ford-design axlesare lubricated for life. These fluids are not...

ENGINE COOLANT CHANGE RECORD 3.5L, 3.7L and 5.0L engines Initial change 6 years or 100,000 miles (160,000 km)(whichever comes first) After initial change Every 3 years or 50,000 miles (80,000 km) 6.2L engine (Harley-Davidson™, Lariat Limited and SVT Raptor) Initial change 6 years or 105,000 miles (1...

Engine coolant change log D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE : M ILEAGE : D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE : M ILEAGE : D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE : M ILEAGE : D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE : M...

A Accessory delay ........................103 AdvanceTrac ..............................280 Airbag supplemental restraintsystem ................189–190, 197, 200 and child safety seats ............191description ..............190, 197, 200disposal ....................................203driver airbag...

E Electronic message center ...19, 30 Emergencies, roadside jump-starting ..........................341running out of fuel .........341, 394 Emission control system ..........399 Engine ........................................415 cleaning ...................................357coolant ..................

signal .......................................106 Moon roof ..................................112 Motorcraft 威 parts ..............367, 409 MyKey ........................................133 N Navigation system .......................65 O Octane rating ....................392–393 Oil (see Engine oil)...