Ford F-150 Owners Manual
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August 2015 First Printing Owner’s Manual F-150 Litho in U.S.A. GL3J 19A321 AA 2016 F-150 Owner’s Manual owner.for d.com ford.ca 2016 F-150 Owner’s Manual
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Introduction About This Manual...........................................7 Symbols Glossary .............................................7 Data Recording ..................................................9 California Proposition 65..............................11 Perchlorate.........................................................11 Ford Credit ..........................................................11 Replacement Parts Recommendation ........................................11 Special Notices................................................12 Mobile Communications Equipment.....................................................13 Export Unique Options..................................13 Environment Protecting the Environment........................14 Child Safety General Information .......................................15 Installing Child Restraints ............................16 Booster Seats..................................................28 Child Restraint Positioning .........................30 Child Safety Locks...........................................31 Seatbelts Principle of Operation...................................33 Fastening the Seatbelts..............................34 Seatbelt Height Adjustment ......................38 Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime.............................................................39 Seatbelt Reminder........................................39 Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance.................................................41 Personal Safety System ™ Personal Safety System ™ ..........................42 Supplementary Restraints System Principle of Operation..................................43 Driver and Passenger Airbags...................44 Front Passenger Sensing System............45 Side Airbags .....................................................47 Safety Canopy ™ ............................................48 Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator.......49 Airbag Disposal..............................................50 Keys and Remote Controls General Information on Radio Frequencies...................................................51 Remote Control ...............................................51 Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control...........................................................56 MyKey ™ Principle of Operation ...................................57 Creating a MyKey ...........................................58 Clearing All MyKeys .......................................58 Checking MyKey System Status...............59 Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems ........................................................60 MyKey Troubleshooting..............................60 Locks Locking and Unlocking.................................62 Keyless Entry ...................................................64 Tailgate Tailgate Lock ....................................................67 Manual Tailgate ..............................................67 Electronic Tailgate ..........................................67 Removing the Tailgate.................................68 Tailgate Step ....................................................69 Bed Extender ...................................................70 Security Passive Anti-Theft System.........................72 Anti-Theft Alarm............................................74 1 F-150 (TFC) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 08/2015, First Printing Table of Contents
Power Running Boards Using Power Running Boards....................76 Steering Wheel Adjusting the Steering Wheel....................78 Audio Control...................................................79 Voice Control...................................................80 Cruise Control .................................................80 Information Display Control......................80 Pedals Adjusting the Pedals......................................81 Wipers and Washers Windshield Wipers .........................................82 Autowipers.......................................................82 Windshield Washers .....................................83 Lighting Lighting Control ..............................................84 Autolamps........................................................84 Instrument Lighting Dimmer .....................85 Daytime Running Lamps ............................86 Automatic High Beam Control.................86 Front Fog Lamps............................................88 Direction Indicators .......................................88 Spot Lamps.....................................................88 Interior Lamps.................................................89 Ambient Lighting .............................................91 Windows and Mirrors Power Windows ..............................................92 Exterior Mirrors ................................................93 Interior Mirror ....................................................97 Sliding Windows .............................................97 Sun Visors .........................................................97 Moonroof..........................................................98 Instrument Cluster Gauges.............................................................100 Warning Lamps and Indicators...............103 Audible Warnings and Indicators............107 Information Displays General Information....................................108 Information Messages................................124 Climate Control Manual Climate Control.............................139 Automatic Climate Control........................141 Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate.........................................................142 Heated Windows and Mirrors..................145 Cabin Air Filter...............................................145 Remote Start.................................................146 Seats Sitting in the Correct Position..................147 Head Restraints .............................................147 Manual Seats.................................................149 Power Seats ...................................................150 Memory Function ..........................................152 Rear Seats .......................................................154 Heated Seats.................................................154 Climate Controlled Seats..........................155 Front Seat Armrest.......................................157 Rear Seat Armrest ........................................157 Universal Garage Door Opener Universal Garage Door Opener...............158 Auxiliary Power Points Auxiliary Power Points................................162 Storage Compartments Center Console..............................................164 2 F-150 (TFC) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 08/2015, First Printing Table of Contents
Overhead Console.......................................165 Starting and Stopping the Engine General Information ....................................166 Ignition Switch ...............................................166 Keyless Starting ............................................166 Starting a Gasoline Engine........................167 Engine Block Heater ....................................170 Unique Driving Character- istics Auto-Start-Stop............................................172 Fuel and Refueling Safety Precautions .......................................174 Fuel Quality .....................................................175 Fuel Quality .....................................................175 Running Out of Fuel.....................................176 Refueling...........................................................177 Fuel Consumption........................................178 Emission Control System..........................179 Transmission Automatic Transmission ............................182 Four-Wheel Drive Using Four-Wheel Drive ............................188 Rear Axle Electronic Locking Differential ................196 Brakes General Information ....................................198 Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes...........................................................198 Parking Brake.................................................198 Electric Parking Brake.................................199 Hill Start Assist..............................................201 Traction Control Principle of Operation ................................203 Using Traction Control...............................203 Stability Control Principle of Operation...............................204 Using Stability Control..............................205 Terrain Response Principle of Operation ................................207 Using Hill Descent Control.......................207 Parking Aids Parking Aid.....................................................209 Active Park Assist.........................................210 Rear View Camera........................................214 360 Degree Camera.....................................217 Cruise Control Principle of Operation ................................220 Using Cruise Control...................................220 Using Adaptive Cruise Control.................221 Driving Aids Driver Alert ......................................................228 Lane Keeping System................................228 Blind Spot Information System ..............232 Cross Traffic Alert........................................234 Steering............................................................237 Collision Warning System........................238 Load Carrying Load Retaining Fixtures..............................241 Load Limit .......................................................242 Bed Access....................................................248 Bed Ramps ....................................................249 Towing Towing a Trailer .............................................252 3 F-150 (TFC) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 08/2015, First Printing Table of Contents
Pro Trailer Backup Assist™......................253 Trailer Sway Control...................................262 Recommended Towing Weights...........262 Essential Towing Checks ..........................269 Towing Points ................................................276 Transporting the Vehicle............................277 Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels......278 Driving Hints Breaking-In......................................................281 Economical Driving ......................................281 Driving Through Water ...............................282 Floor Mats .......................................................282 Snowplowing................................................283 Roadside Emergencies Roadside Assistance..................................286 Hazard Warning Flashers ..........................287 Fuel Shutoff ...................................................287 Jump Starting the Vehicle........................288 Post-Crash Alert System ..........................290 Customer Assistance Getting the Services You Need................291 In California (U.S. Only) .............................292 The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only) .....................293 Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only).......................294 Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada........................................................294 Ordering Additional Owner's Literature....................................................295 Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)............................................................296 Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)............................................................296 Fuses Fuse Specification Chart..........................298 Changing a Fuse ..........................................306 Maintenance General Information ...................................307 Opening and Closing the Hood..............307 Under Hood Overview - 2.7L EcoBoost™...............................................308 Under Hood Overview - 3.5L Ecoboost™...............................................309 Under Hood Overview - 3.5L....................310 Under Hood Overview - 5.0L.....................311 Engine Oil Dipstick........................................312 Engine Oil Check...........................................312 Engine Coolant Check.................................313 Automatic Transmission Fluid Check.............................................................317 Transfer Case Fluid Check.........................317 Brake Fluid Check.........................................318 Power Steering Fluid Check.....................318 Washer Fluid Check .....................................318 Fuel Filter .........................................................318 Changing the 12V Battery..........................318 Checking the Wiper Blades .....................320 Changing the Wiper Blades .....................320 Adjusting the Headlamps..........................321 Changing a Bulb...........................................322 Bulb Specification Chart...........................327 Changing the Engine Air Filter................329 Vehicle Care General Information ...................................330 Cleaning Products .......................................330 Cleaning the Exterior..................................330 Waxing..............................................................331 Cleaning the Engine ....................................332 Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades..........................................................332 Cleaning the Interior...................................333 Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens........................333 Cleaning Leather Seats.............................334 Repairing Minor Paint Damage...............335 4 F-150 (TFC) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 08/2015, First Printing Table of Contents
Cleaning the Alloy Wheels.......................335 Vehicle Storage............................................336 Wheels and Tires General Information ...................................338 Tire Care .........................................................340 Using Snow Chains .....................................355 Tire Pressure Monitoring System..........356 Changing a Road Wheel............................361 Technical Specifications ..........................369 Capacities and Specific- ations Engine Specifications ................................370 Motorcraft Parts ............................................371 Vehicle Identification Number.................371 Vehicle Certification Label........................372 Transmission Code Designation .............373 Capacities and Specifications - 2.7L EcoBoost™................................................374 Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L Ecoboost™................................................378 Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L....382 Capacities and Specifications - 5.0L...............................................................387 Audio System General Information ...................................392 Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM......393 Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/ CD..................................................................395 Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/ SYNC...........................................................398 Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/ SYNC/Satellite Radio ...........................400 Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Sony AM/FM/ CD.................................................................402 Digital Radio .................................................404 Satellite Radio.............................................406 USB Port.........................................................409 Media Hub .....................................................409 SYNC™ General Information....................................410 Using Voice Recognition............................412 Using SYNC™ With Your Phone.............414 SYNC™ Applications and Services......426 Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player............................................................431 SYNC™ Troubleshooting .........................440 Accessories Accessories...................................................448 Extended Service Plan (ESP) Extended Service Plan (ESP)..................451 Scheduled Maintenance General Maintenance Information.......453 Normal Scheduled Maintenance ..........456 Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance.............................................459 Scheduled Maintenance Record ...........462 Appendices End User License Agreement..................472 Type Approvals ............................................488 5 F-150 (TFC) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 08/2015, First Printing Table of Contents
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ABOUT THIS MANUAL Thank you for choosing Ford. We recommend that you take some time to get to know your vehicle by reading this manual. The more that you know about your vehicle, the greater the safety and pleasure you will get from driving it. WARNING Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, crash and injury. We strongly recommend that you use extreme caution when using any device that may take your focus off the road. Your primary responsibility is the safe operation of your vehicle. We recommend against the use of any hand-held device while driving and encourage the use of voice-operated systems when possible. Make sure you are aware of all applicable local laws that may affect the use of electronic devices while driving. Note: This manual describes product features and options available throughout the range of available models, sometimes even before they are generally available. It may describe options not fitted to the vehicle you have purchased. Note: Some of the illustrations in this manual may show features as used in different models, so they may appear different to you on your vehicle. Note: Always use and operate your vehicle in line with all applicable laws and regulations. Note: Pass on this manual when selling your vehicle. It is an integral part of your vehicle. This manual may qualify the location of a component as left-hand side or right-hand side. The side is determined when facing forward in the seat. Right-hand side. A Left-hand side. B SYMBOLS GLOSSARY These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle. Safety alert See Owner's Manual Air conditioning system Anti-lock braking system Avoid smoking, flames or sparks Battery Battery acid Brake fluid - non petroleum based 7 F-150 (TFC) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 08/2015, First Printing IntroductionE154903 E162384