Ford F-150 Owners Manual
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3 360 Degree Camera.....................................217 Camera Views...................................................... 218 Front Camera....................................................... 218 Side Camera......................................................... 219 4 4WD See: Four-Wheel Drive..................................... 188 A A/C See: Climate Control......................................... 139 About This Manual...........................................7 ABS See: Brakes........................................................... 198 ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes................................................................ 198 Accessories...................................................448 Exterior style....................................................... 448 Interior style......................................................... 448 Lifestyle................................................................. 448 Peace of mind.................................................... 448 Accessories See: Replacement Parts Recommendation............................................. 11 ACC See: Using Adaptive Cruise Control.............221 Active Park Assist.........................................210 Automatic Steering into Parking Space.................................................................. 212 Deactivating the Park Assist Feature..........212 Troubleshooting the System.......................... 213 Using Active Park Assist.................................... 211 Adjusting the Headlamps..........................321 Horizontal Aim Adjustment........................... 322 Vertical Aim Adjustment.................................. 321 Adjusting the Pedals......................................81 Adjusting the Steering Wheel....................78 Power Tilt and Telescope Steering Column................................................................ 78 Airbag Disposal..............................................50 Air Conditioning See: Climate Control......................................... 139Air Filter See: Changing the Engine Air Filter.............329 Alarm See: Anti-Theft Alarm......................................... 74 Ambient Lighting .............................................91 Anti-Theft Alarm............................................74 Arming the Alarm................................................. 75 Disarming the Alarm........................................... 75 Full Guard ............................................................... 75 Reduced Guard...................................................... 74 Appendices.....................................................472 Audible Warnings and Indicators............107 Airbag Secondary Warning............................. 107 Beltminder Warning........................................... 107 Door Ajar Warning.............................................. 107 Headlamps On Warning................................... 107 Key in Ignition Warning..................................... 107 Keyless Warning Alert....................................... 107 Parking Brake On Warning.............................. 107 Rear Park Aid Warning...................................... 107 Service Advancetrac Warning........................107 Audio Control ...................................................79 Media........................................................................\ 79 Seek, Next or Previous........................................ 79 Audio System ................................................392 General Information......................................... 392 Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/ SYNC/Satellite Radio............................400 Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/ CD ...................................................................395 Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/ SYNC.............................................................398 Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/ FM...................................................................393 Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Sony AM/ FM/CD..........................................................402 Autolamps........................................................84 Windshield Wiper Activated Headlamps........................................................ 85 Automatic Climate Control........................141 Automatic High Beam Control.................86 Activating the System........................................ 87 Manually Overriding the System.................... 87 491 F-150 (TFC) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 08/2015, First Printing Index
Automatic Transmission............................182 Brake-Shift Interlock......................................... 185 If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud or Snow................................................................... 187 Understanding the Shift Positions of a 6– Speed Automatic Transmission.........182 Understanding your SelectShift Automatic ™ transmission......................... 184 Automatic Transmission Fluid Check..............................................................317 Auto-Start-Stop............................................172 Disabling Auto StartStop................................. 173 Enabling Auto StartStop.................................. 172 Autowipers.......................................................82 Auxiliary Power Points................................162 110 Volt - 400 Watt Capacity AC Power Outlet................................................................. 162 12 Volt DC Power Point..................................... 162 Locations............................................................... 162 B Battery See: Changing the 12V Battery...................... 318 Bed Access.....................................................248 Box Side Step...................................................... 248 Bed Extender...................................................70 Grocery Mode.......................................................... 71 Tailgate Mode........................................................ 70 Bed Ramps ....................................................249 Installing the Ramp Holder............................. 251 Stowing the Bed Ramp................................... 250 Using the Bed Ramp........................................ 249 Blind Spot Information System ..............232 Switching the System Off and On..............234 System Errors...................................................... 234 Using the System............................................... 232 Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood..........307 Booster Seats..................................................28 Types of Booster Seats...................................... 28 Brake Fluid Check.........................................318 Brakes...............................................................198 General Information.......................................... 198 Breaking-In......................................................281 Bulb Specification Chart...........................327 C Cabin Air Filter ................................................145 California Proposition 65..............................11 Capacities and Specifications - 2.7L EcoBoost™.................................................374 Specifications...................................................... 375 Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L................................................................382 Specifications..................................................... 383 Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L Ecoboost™.................................................378 Specifications...................................................... 379 Capacities and Specifications - 5.0L................................................................387 Specifications..................................................... 388 Capacities and Specifications................370 Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior.............................. 330 Center Console..............................................164 Changing a Bulb...........................................322 Accessing the Halogen High Beam, Low Beam and Direction Indicator Bulbs.................................................................. 323 Lamp Assembly Condensation....................323 Replacing Brake, Rear, Direction Indicator and Reverse Lamp Bulbs........................... 325 Replacing Cargo Lamp and High-mount Brake Lamp Bulbs........................................ 326 Replacing Exterior Mounted Mirror Direction Indicator Lamp Bulbs................................... 327 Replacing Fog Lamp Bulbs............................ 325 Replacing LED Brake, Rear, Direction Indicator and Reverse Lamp Bulbs.................................................................. 326 Replacing LED Cargo Lamp, Spot Lamp and High-mount Brake Lamp Bulbs..............326 Replacing LED Direction Indicator and Side Marker Bulbs................................................... 325 Replacing LED Headlamp Bulbs.................. 325 Replacing Side Marker Bulb........................... 325 Replacing the Halogen High Beam, Low Beam and Direction Indicator Bulbs.................................................................. 324 Replacing the License Plate Lamp Bulb.................................................................... 326 Changing a Fuse ..........................................306 Fuses...................................................................... 306 492 F-150 (TFC) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 08/2015, First Printing Index
Changing a Road Wheel............................361 Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly Information...................................................... 361 Location of the Spare Tire and Tools.........362 Tire Change Procedure.................................... 363 Changing the 12V Battery..........................318 Battery Management System...................... 320 Changing the Engine Air Filter................329 Changing the Wiper Blades.....................320 Checking MyKey System Status...............59 Checking the Wiper Blades .....................320 Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance..................................................41 Child Restraint Positioning .........................30 Child Safety.......................................................15 General Information............................................. 15 Child Safety Locks...........................................31 Left-Hand Side...................................................... 32 Right-Hand Side................................................... 32 Cleaning Leather Seats.............................334 With King Ranch Edition................................. 334 Without King Ranch Edition.......................... 334 Cleaning Products .......................................330 Cleaning the Alloy Wheels.......................335 Cleaning the Engine....................................332 Cleaning the Exterior..................................330 Exterior Chrome Parts....................................... 331 Exterior Plastic Parts......................................... 331 Stripes or Graphics............................................. 331 Underbody............................................................. 331 Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens.........................333 Cleaning the Interior...................................333 Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades...........................................................332 Clearing All MyKeys .......................................58 Climate Control.............................................139 Climate Controlled Seats..........................155 Cooled Seats........................................................ 156 Collision Warning System........................238 Principle Of Operation..................................... 238 Coolant Check See: Engine Coolant Check............................. 313 Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator.......49 Creating a MyKey ...........................................58 Programming/Changing Configurable Settings............................................................... 58Cross Traffic Alert........................................234 False Alerts........................................................... 237 Switching the System Off and On...............237 System Errors....................................................... 237 System Lights, Messages and Audible Alerts................................................................. 236 System Limitations........................................... 236 Using the System............................................... 234 Cruise Control .................................................80 Principle of Operation...................................... 220 Type 1........................................................................\ 80 Type 2....................................................................... 80 Cruise control See: Using Cruise Control............................... 220 Customer Assistance..................................291 D Data Recording ..................................................9 Event Data Recording........................................... 9 Service Data Recording........................................ 9 Daytime Running Lamps ............................86 Type 1 - Conventional (Non-Configurable)....................................... 86 Type 2 - Configurable......................................... 86 Digital Radio .................................................404 HD Radio Reception and Station Troubleshooting........................................... 405 Direction Indicators .......................................88 Lane Change.......................................................... 88 Driver Alert ......................................................228 Using Driver Alert............................................... 228 Driver and Passenger Airbags...................44 Children and Airbags.......................................... 44 Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating Adjustment........................................................ 44 Driving Aids ....................................................228 Driving Hints...................................................281 Driving Through Water...............................282 DRL See: Daytime Running Lamps........................86 E Economical Driving ......................................281 493 F-150 (TFC) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 08/2015, First Printing Index
Electric Parking Brake.................................199 Applying the Electric Parking Brake............199 Applying the Electric Parking Brake When the Vehicle is Moving.................................. 200 Battery With No Charge................................... 201 Releasing the Electric Parking Brake.........200 Electronic Locking Differential................196 Activating the Electronic Locking Differential....................................................... 196 Electronic Tailgate..........................................67 With the Outside Control Button................... 67 With the Remote Control.................................. 67 Emission Control System...........................179 On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)...................180 Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing.................................................... 181 End User License Agreement..................472 VEHICLE SOFTWARE END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT (EULA) ................................. 472 Engine Block Heater ....................................170 Using the Engine Block Heater........................ 171 Engine Coolant Check.................................313 Adding Engine Coolant..................................... 314 Checking the Engine Coolant......................... 313 Recycled Engine Coolant................................. 314 Severe Climates.................................................. 315 What You Should Know About Fail-Safe Cooling............................................................... 315 Engine Immobilizer See: Passive Anti-Theft System......................72 Engine Oil Check...........................................312 Adding Engine Oil................................................ 312 Engine Oil Dipstick........................................312 Engine Specifications ................................370 Drivebelt Routing............................................... 370 Environment......................................................14 EPB See: Electric Parking Brake............................. 199Essential Towing Checks ..........................269 Before Towing a Trailer..................................... 275 Hitches................................................................... 270 Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Watercraft (PWC).........................................276 Safety Chains........................................................ 271 Trailer Brakes......................................................... 271 Trailer Lamps....................................................... 275 Trailer Towing Connector................................ 270 Using a Step Bumper........................................ 275 When Towing a Trailer...................................... 275 Event Data Recording See: Data Recording.............................................. 9 Export Unique Options..................................13 Extended Service Plan (ESP) ..................451 EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN (CANADA ONLY)................................................................ 452 EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN (U.S. Only)................................................................... 451 Exterior Mirrors ................................................93 360-Degree Camera........................................... 95 Auto-dimming Feature (if equipped)..........95 Blind Spot Information System......................96 Clearance Lamps ................................................ 95 Direction Indicator Mirrors ............................... 95 Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors............................... 93 Heated Exterior Mirrors ..................................... 95 Integrated Blind Spot Mirror (If Equipped).......................................................... 96 Memory Mirrors .................................................... 95 Power Exterior Mirrors........................................ 93 Power-Folding Mirrors........................................ 94 Puddle Lamps....................................................... 95 Spot Lamps............................................................ 95 F Fastening the Seatbelts..............................34 Fastening the Cinch Tongue............................. 35 Rear Inflatable Safety Belt................................ 37 Safety Belt Extension Assembly....................38 Safety Belt Locking Modes............................... 36 Using Safety Belts During Pregnancy...........35 Using the Safety Belt with Cinch Tongue (Front Center Seat)........................................ 34 Floor Mats .......................................................282 Fog Lamps - Front See: Front Fog Lamps........................................ 88 494 F-150 (TFC) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 08/2015, First Printing Index
Foot Pedals See: Adjusting the Pedals.................................. 81 Ford Credit..........................................................11 (U.S. Only)................................................................. 11 Four-Wheel Drive .........................................188 Front Fog Lamps............................................88 Front Passenger Sensing System............45 Front Seat Armrest.......................................157 Fuel and Refueling........................................174 Fuel Consumption ........................................178 Calculating Fuel Economy............................... 179 Filling the Tank..................................................... 179 Fuel Filter .........................................................318 Fuel Quality.....................................................175 Choosing the Right Fuel................................... 175 Choosing the Right Fuel - Flex Fuel Vehicles.............................................................. 175 Fuel Shutoff ...................................................287 Fuses................................................................298 Fuse Specification Chart ..........................298 Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel................................................................. 303 Power Distribution Box.................................... 298 G Garage Door Opener See: Universal Garage Door Opener...........158 Gauges.............................................................100 Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge...........102 Engine Oil Pressure Gauge.............................. 102 Fuel Gauge............................................................ 102 Information Display........................................... 103 Transmission Fluid Temperature Gauge................................................................. 103 Type 1 and 2.......................................................... 100 Type 3...................................................................... 101 General Information on Radio Frequencies....................................................51 Intelligent Access.................................................. 51 General Maintenance Information .......453 Multi-Point Inspection..................................... 455 Owner Checks and Services.......................... 454 Protecting Your Investment........................... 453 Why Maintain Your Vehicle?......................... 453 Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?..................................................... 453Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada.........................................................294 Getting the Services You Need................291 Away From Home............................................... 291 H Handbrake See: Parking Brake............................................. 198 Hazard Warning Flashers ..........................287 HDC See: Using Hill Descent Control................... 207 Headlamp Adjusting See: Adjusting the Headlamps...................... 321 Head Restraints.............................................147 Adjusting the Head Restraint......................... 148 Heated Seats.................................................154 Rear Heated Seats............................................. 155 Heated Windows and Mirrors ..................145 Heated Exterior Mirror....................................... 145 Heated Rear Window........................................ 145 Heating See: Climate Control......................................... 139 Hill Start Assist..............................................201 Switching the System On and Off..............202 Using Hill Start Assist....................................... 201 Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate..........................................................142 Cooling the Interior Quickly............................ 144 General Hints........................................................ 142 Heating the Interior Quickly............................ 143 Recommended Settings for Cooling...........144 Recommended Settings for Heating..........144 Side Window Defogging in Cold Weather............................................................. 145 Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes ............................................................198 Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood..........307 I Ignition Switch ...............................................166 In California (U.S. Only).............................292 Information Display Control......................80 Information Displays ...................................108 General Information.......................................... 108 495 F-150 (TFC) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 08/2015, First Printing Index
Information Messages................................124 4WD........................................................................\ . 137 Active Park............................................................. 125 Adaptive Cruise Control................................... 125 AdvanceTrac and Traction Control..............126 Airbag...................................................................... 126 Alarm and Security............................................ 126 Battery and Charging System......................... 127 Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert System..................................................... 127 Collision Warning System............................... 128 Doors and Locks.................................................. 128 Driver Alert............................................................. 128 Drivetrain................................................................ 129 Engine..................................................................... 129 Fuel........................................................................\ .. 129 Keys and Intelligent Access............................ 130 Lane Keeping System......................................... 131 Maintenance.......................................................... 131 MyKey...................................................................... 132 Off Road................................................................. 132 Park Aid................................................................... 133 Park Brake.............................................................. 133 Power Steering.................................................... 134 Pro Trailer Backup Assist................................. 134 Remote Start........................................................ 135 Seats....................................................................... 136 Starting System ................................................. 136 Tire Pressure Monitoring System.................. 136 Trailer....................................................................... 137Installing Child Restraints............................16 Child Seats............................................................... 16 Combining Safety Belt and LATCH Lower Anchors for Attaching Child Safety Seats.................................................................... 25 Front Seat Tether Strap Attachment (Regular Cab)................................................... 26 Rear Seat Tether Strap Attachment (Crew Cab and Super Cab)....................................... 27 Use of Inboard Lower Anchors from the Outboard Seating Positions (Center Seating Use) ..................................................... 24 Using Inflatable Safety Belts (Rear Seat Outboard Positions)........................................ 21 Using Lap and Shoulder Belts (Except Front Center Position of Super Cab and Crew Cab)....................................................................... 17 Using Lap and Shoulder Belts (Front Center Position of Super Cab and Crew Cab)....................................................................... 19 Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH)............................................ 23 Using Tether Straps............................................. 25 Instrument Cluster......................................100 Instrument Lighting Dimmer .....................85 Interior Lamps.................................................89 Front Interior Lamps........................................... 89 Rear Interior Lamps.............................................. 91 Interior Mirror ....................................................97 Auto-Dimming Mirror.......................................... 97 Introduction.........................................................7 J Jump Starting the Vehicle........................288 Connecting the Jumper Cables.................... 288 Jump Starting..................................................... 289 Preparing Your Vehicle.................................... 288 Removing the Jumper Cables....................... 289 K Keyless Entry ...................................................64 SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRY KEYPAD.............................................................. 64 Keyless Starting ............................................166 Ignition Modes...................................................... 167 Keys and Remote Controls..........................51 496 F-150 (TFC) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 08/2015, First Printing Index
L Lane Keeping System................................228 Switching the System On and Off..............229 Lighting Control..............................................84 Headlamp Flasher............................................... 84 High Beams............................................................ 84 Lighting..............................................................84 Load Carrying.................................................241 Load Limit .......................................................242 Special Loading Instructions for Owners of Pick-up Trucks and Utility-type Vehicles............................................................ 248 Vehicle Loading - with and without a Trailer................................................................. 242 Load Retaining Fixtures..............................241 BoxLink ™ Cleats................................................. 241 Locking and Unlocking.................................62 Activating Intelligent Access............................ 63 Autolock and Autounlock................................. 64 Battery Saver......................................................... 64 Illuminated Entry.................................................. 64 Power Door Locks................................................ 62 Remote Control.................................................... 62 Smart Unlock......................................................... 63 Smart Unlocks for Intelligent Access Keys...................................................................... 63 Locks...................................................................62 Lug Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel........................ 361 M Maintenance..................................................307 General Information......................................... 307 Manual Climate Control .............................139 Manual Seats.................................................149 Manual Lumbar .................................................. 150 Moving the Seat Backward and Forward............................................................. 149 Recline Adjustment........................................... 150 Manual Tailgate ...............................................67 Media Hub.....................................................409 Memory Function..........................................152 Easy Entry and Exit Feature............................ 153 Linking a PreSet Position to your Remote Control or Intelligent Access Key.............153 Saving a PreSet Position.................................. 153Message Center See: Information Displays............................... 108 Mirrors See: Heated Windows and Mirrors..............145 See: Windows and Mirrors................................ 92 Mobile Communications Equipment.......13 Moonroof..........................................................98 Bounce-Back......................................................... 99 Opening and Closing the Moonroof.............98 Motorcraft Parts ............................................371 MyKey Troubleshooting..............................60 MyKey ™.............................................................57 Principle of Operation......................................... 57 N Normal Scheduled Maintenance..........456 Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor............................. 456 Normal Maintenance Intervals..................... 457 O Oil Check See: Engine Oil Check....................................... 312 Opening and Closing the Hood..............307 Ordering Additional Owner's Literature.....................................................295 Obtaining a French Owner ’s Manual.........296 Overhead Console.......................................165 P Parking Aid .....................................................209 Rear Sensing System....................................... 209 Parking Aids..................................................209 Parking Brake .................................................198 Passive Anti-Theft System.........................72 SecuriLock ™........................................................... 72 PATS See: Passive Anti-Theft System......................72 Pedals..................................................................81 Perchlorate.........................................................11 Personal Safety System ™ ..........................42 How Does the Personal Safety System Work?.................................................................. 42 Post-Crash Alert System..........................290 Power Door Locks See: Locking and Unlocking............................. 62 497 F-150 (TFC) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 08/2015, First Printing Index