Ford F150 2017 Manual
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The sport mode feature: • Provides additional grade (engine) braking and extends lower gear operation to enhance performance for uphill climbs, hilly terrain or mountainous areas. This will increase engine RPM during engine braking. • Provides additional lower gear operation through the automatic transmission shift strategy. • Selects gears more quickly and at higher engine speeds. To deactivate the sport mode feature and return to normal driving mode, press the button on the gearshift lever once. The SPORT or S indicator light will deactivate. The sport mode feature will also deactivate when your vehicle is powered down. Automatic Transmission Adaptive Learning This feature increases durability and provides consistent shift feel over the life of your vehicle. A new vehicle or transmission may have firm shifts, soft shifts or both. This operation is considered normal and will not affect function or durability of the transmission. Over time, the adaptive learning process will fully update transmission operation. Forced Downshifts • Allowed in drive (D) with the tow/haul feature on or off. • Press the accelerator to the floor. • Allows transmission to select an appropriate gear. Understanding your SelectShift™ Automatic transmission (If Equipped) Your vehicle is equipped with a SelectShift Automatic transmission gearshift lever. The SelectShift Automatic transmission gives you the ability to change gears up or down (without a clutch) as desired. In order to prevent the engine from running at too low an RPM, which may cause it to stall, SelectShift will still automatically make some downshifts if it has determined that you have not downshifted in time. Although SelectShift will make some downshifts for you, it will still allow you to downshift at any time as long as the SelectShift determines that damage will not be caused to the engine from over-revving. SelectShift will not automatically upshift, even if the engine is approaching the RPM limit. It must be shifted manually by pressing the + button. Note: Engine damage may occur if you maintain excessive engine revving without shifting. The SelectShift Automatic transmission feature has two modes: PRS and M mode. Manual (M) with floor shifter Moving the gearshift lever to the manual (M) position will allow you to manually select the gear you desire. Only the current gear will display. Use the buttons on the gearshift lever or steering wheel to manually select gears. Press the + button to upshift or the – button to downshift. Return the transmission to a different gearshift position to deactivate manual control. 188 F-150 (TFC) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, First Printing Transmission
Floor Shifter Steering Wheel (If Equipped) Upshift to the recommended shift speeds according to the following chart: 6-speed Upshifts when accelerating (recommended for best fuel economy) Shift from:15 mph (24 km/h) 1 – 2 25 mph (40 km/h) 2 – 3 40 mph (64 km/h) 3 – 4 45 mph (72 km/h) 4 – 5 50 mph (80 km/h) 5 – 6 10-speed Upshifts when accelerating (recommended for best fuel economy) Shift from:15 mph (24 km/h) 1 – 2 20 mph (32 km/h) 2 – 3 27 mph (43 km/h) 3 – 4 32 mph (51 km/h) 4 – 5 37 mph (60 km/h) 5 – 6 42 mph (68 km/h) 6 – 7 189 F-150 (TFC) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, First Printing TransmissionE192285 E144821
Upshifts when accelerating (recommended for best fuel economy) 48 mph (77 km/h) 7 – 8 52 mph (84 km/h) 8 – 9 60 mph (97 km/h) 9 – 10 Progressive Range Selection Progressive Range Selection gives you the ability to lockout gears from the automatic shifting range. This may provide you with an improved driving experience (for example, in slippery conditions or when experiencing a steep grade). • With the gearshift lever in drive (D), press the – button to active PRS. All available gears will display with the current gear indicated. • Press the – button again to lock out gears beginning with the highest gear. • Only the available gears will display and the transmission will automatically shift between the available gears. • Press the + button to unlock gears to allow the transmission to shift to higher gears. The transmission will shift automatically within the gear range you select. Brake-Shift Interlock WARNINGS Do not drive your vehicle until you verify that the brake lamps are working. When doing this procedure, you need to take the transmission out of park (P) which means your vehicle can roll freely. To avoid unwanted vehicle movement, always fully set the parking brake prior to doing this procedure. Use wheels chocks if appropriate. WARNINGS If the parking brake is fully released, but the brake warning lamp remains illuminated, the brakes may not be working properly. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible. Your vehicle is equipped with a brake-shift interlock feature that prevents moving the gearshift lever from park (P) when the ignition is in the on position and the brake pedal is not pressed. If you cannot move the gearshift lever out of park (P) position with the ignition in the on position and the brake pedal pressed, a malfunction may have occurred. It is possible that a fuse has blown or your vehicle ’s brake lamps are not operating properly. See Fuse Specification Chart (page 307). If the fuse is not blown and the brake lamps are working properly, the following procedure will allow you to move the gearshift lever from park (P): Column-shifter 1. Apply the parking brake and switch off your vehicle. 2. Move the steering column to the full down and full rearward position (toward the driver ’s seat). 3. Remove the gearshift lever boot. 190 F-150 (TFC) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, First Printing Transmission
4. Place fingers into gearshift lever boot hole and pull top half of shroud up and forward to separate it from the lower half of the shroud. There is a hinge at the forward edge of the top shroud. Roll the top half of the shroud upward on the hinge point to clear the hazard flasher button, then pull straight rearward toward the driver ’s seat to remove. 5. Remove the top half of the shroud. 6. Remove the three fasteners under the column that secure the lower shroud half to the column. 7. Pull the lock lever into the full unlocked position and remove the lower shroud cover by pulling the lever handle through the slot in the cover. 8. Apply the brake, pull the white disk then move the shifter to neutral (N). 9. Start your vehicle. Perform Steps 4 through 8 in reverse order, making sure to engage the hinge pivots between the upper and lower halves of the shroud. Keep slight pressure in the forward direction as the halves rotate together. Floor-shifter 1. Apply the parking brake and switch off your vehicle. 2. Remove the rubber mat between the shifter and cup holder. Using a screwdriver (or similar tool), carefully pry up the access panel from the attachment points and disconnect it from the console to expose the inside of the gearshift. 3. Locate the white brake shift interlock lever on the passenger side of the shifter assembly. 191 F-150 (TFC) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, First Printing TransmissionE163185 E163186 E182464 E183128
4. Apply the brake pedal. Using light finger pressure move the white lever forward while pulling the gearshift lever out of the park (P) position and into the neutral (N) position. 5. Install the access panel and rubber mat. 6. Apply brake pedal, start your vehicle, and release the parking brake. See your authorized dealer as soon as possible if this procedure is used. If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud or Snow Note: Do not rock your vehicle if the engine is not at normal operating temperature or damage to the transmission may occur. Note: Do not rock your vehicle for more than a minute or damage to the transmission and tires may occur, or the engine may overheat. If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow, you may rock it out by shifting between forward and reverse gears, stopping between shifts in a steady pattern. Press lightly on the accelerator in each gear. 192 F-150 (TFC) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, First Printing Transmission
USING FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE WARNING For important information regarding safe operation of this type of vehicle, see General Information in the Wheels and Tires chapter. Note: Do not use 4H or 4L mode on dry, hard surfaced roads. Doing so can produce excessive noise, increase tire wear and may damage drive components. 4H or 4L mode is only intended for consistently slippery or loose surfaces. Use of 4L mode on these surfaces may produce some noise (such as occasional clunks), but will not damage drive components. Note: If 4L is selected while your vehicle is moving above 3 mph (5 km/h), the 4WD system will not perform a shift. This is normal and should be no reason for concern. Refer to Shifting to or from 4L (4X4 Low) for proper operation. Note: The electronic locking differential is activated by pulling the 4WD control (4WD vehicles) or turning the electronic locking differential control (2WD vehicles). See Electronic Locking Differential (page 201). 4WD Indicator Lights Note: When a 4X4 system fault is present, the system will typically remain in whichever 4X4 mode was selected prior to the fault condition occurring. It will not default to 4X2 in all circumstances. When this warning is displayed, have your vehicle serviced by an authorized dealer. 4X2 Momentarily illuminates when 2H is selected. 4X4 Auto Continuously illuminates when 4A is selected (2-Speed Automatic 4WD vehicles only). 4X4 HIGH Continuously illuminates when 4H is selected. 4X4 LOW Continuously illuminates when 4L is selected. CHECK 4X4 Displays when a 4X4 fault is present. Using the Electronic Shift on the Fly 4WD system (If Equipped) 2H (4X2) For general on-road driving. Sends power to the rear wheels only and should be used for street and highway driving. Provides optimal smoothness and fuel economy at high speeds. 193 F-150 (TFC) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, First Printing Four-Wheel Drive (If Equipped)E181778 E181781 E181779 E181780 E191851
4H (4X4 HIGH) Provides mechanically locked four-wheel drive power to both the front and rear wheels for use in off-road or winter conditions such as deep snow, sand or mud. This mode is not for use on dry pavement. 4L (4X4 LOW) Provides mechanically locked four-wheel drive power to both the front and rear wheels for use on low traction surfaces, but does so with additional gearing for increased torque multiplication. Intended only for off-road applications such as deep sand, steep grades, or pulling heavy objects. 4L (4X4 low) will not engage while your vehicle is moving above 3 mph (5 km/h); this is normal and should be no reason for concern. Refer to Shifting to or from 4L (4X4 low) for proper operation. Shifting between system modes Note: Momentarily releasing the accelerator pedal while a shift in progress message displays will improve engagement/disengagement performance. Note: Do not perform this operation if the rear wheels are slipping or while applying the accelerator pedal. Note: You may hear some noise as the system shifts or engages; this is normal. You can move the control from 2H or 4H at a stop or while driving. The information display may display a message indicating a 4X4 shift is in progress. Once the shift is complete the message center will then display the system mode selected. Shifting to or from 4L (4X4 low) Note: You may hear some noise as the system shifts or engages; this is normal. 1. Bring your vehicle to a speed of 3 mph (5 km/h) or less. 2. Place the transmission in neutral (N). 3. Move the 4WD control to the desired position. The information display will display a message indicating a 4X4 shift is in progress. The information display will then display the system mode selected. If any of the above shift conditions are not present, the shift will not occur and the information display will display information guiding the driver through the proper shifting procedures. If Shift Delayed Pull Forward displays in the information display, a transfer case gear tooth blockage is present. To alleviate this condition, place the transmission in a forward gear, move your vehicle forward approximately 5 ft (1.5 m), and shift the transmission back to neutral (N) to allow the transfer case to complete the range shift. Using the 2-Speed Automatic 4WD System (If Equipped) This system includes an electronically controlled transfer case with a high capacity clutch. The system is interactive with the road, continually monitoring and adjusting power delivery to the front and rear wheels to optimize traction. Note: The AdvanceTrac system has the ability to take over control of the transfer case clutch in 4A mode and disable it during driving maneuvers when necessary. 194 F-150 (TFC) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, First Printing Four-Wheel Drive (If Equipped)
2H (4X2) For general on-road driving, this mode provides optimal smoothness and fuel economy at high speeds. Sends power to the rear wheels only. 4A (4X4 AUTO) Provides electronic controlled four-wheel drive with power delivered to the front and rear wheels, as required, for increased traction. This is appropriate for all on-road driving conditions, including dry road surfaces, but is especially useful on wet pavement, snow, dirt, or gravel. 4H (4X4 HIGH) Provides electronically locked four-wheel drive power to both the front and rear wheels for use in off-road or winter conditions such as deep snow, sand or mud. This mode is not for use on dry pavement. 4L (4X4 LOW) Provides electronically locked four-wheel drive power to both the front and rear wheels for use on low traction surfaces, but does so with additional gearing for increased torque multiplication. Intended only for off-road applications such as deep sand, steep grades, or pulling heavy objects. 4L (4X4 low) will not engage while your vehicle is moving above 3 mph (5 km/h); this is normal and should be no reason for concern. Refer to Shifting to or from 4L (4X4 low) for proper operation. Shifting between system modes Note: Momentarily releasing the accelerator pedal while a shift in progress message displays will improve engagement/disengagement performance. Note: Do not perform this operation if the rear wheels are slipping or while applying the accelerator pedal. Note: You may hear some noise as the system shifts or engages; this is normal. You can move the control from 2H to 4A or 4H at a stop or while driving. The information display may display a message indicating a 4X4 shift is in progress. Once the shift is complete the message center will then display the system mode selected. Shifting to or from 4L (4X4 low) Note: You may hear some noise as the system shifts or engages; this is normal. 1. Bring your vehicle to a speed of 3 mph (5 km/h) or less. 2. Place the transmission in neutral (N). 3. Move the 4WD control to the desired position. The information display will display a message indicating a 4X4 shift is in progress. The information display will then display the system mode selected. If any of the above shift conditions are not present, the shift will not occur and the information display will display information guiding the driver through the proper shifting procedures. 195 F-150 (TFC) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, First Printing Four-Wheel Drive (If Equipped)E225302
If Shift Delayed Pull Forward displays in the information display, a transfer case gear tooth blockage is present. To alleviate this condition, place the transmission in a forward gear, move your vehicle forward approximately 5 ft (1.5 m), and shift the transmission back to neutral (N) to allow the transfer case to complete the range shift. How Your Vehicle Differs From Other Vehicles WARNING Vehicles with a higher center of gravity such as utility and four-wheel drive vehicles handle differently than vehicles with a lower center of gravity. Utility and four-wheel drive vehicles are not designed for cornering at speeds as high as passenger cars any more than low-slung sports cars are designed to perform satisfactorily under off-road conditions. Avoid sharp turns, excessive speed and abrupt maneuvers in these vehicles. Failure to drive cautiously could result in an increased risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. Truck and utility vehicles can differ from some other vehicles. Your vehicle may be higher to allow it to travel over rough terrain without getting hung up or damaging underbody components. The differences that make your vehicle so versatile also make it handle differently than an ordinary passenger car. Maintain steering wheel control at all times, especially in rough terrain. Since sudden changes in terrain can result in abrupt steering wheel motion, make sure you grip the steering wheel from the outside. Do not grip the spokes. Drive cautiously to avoid vehicle damage from concealed objects such as rocks and stumps. You should either know the terrain or examine maps of the area before driving. Map out your route before driving in the area. To maintain steering and braking control of your vehicle, you must have all four wheels on the ground and they must be rolling, not sliding or spinning. Driving Off-Road With Truck and Utility Vehicles Note: On some models, the initial shift from two-wheel drive to four-wheel drive while your vehicle is moving can cause some momentary clunk and ratcheting sounds. This is the front drivetrain coming up to speed and the automatic locking hubs engaging and is not cause for concern. Note: Your vehicle may be equipped with a front air dam that can become damaged (due to reduced ground clearance) when taking your vehicle off-road. You may remove this air dam by removing eight bolts. Note: Vehicles equipped with 2.7L Ecoboost, 3.5L Ecoboost and 3.5L TiVCT engines have an underbody transmission shield and brackets that may become damaged (due to reduced ground clearance) when taking your vehicle off-road. Remove the shield by disengaging the fasteners at each corner of the shield. Then, remove the shield rear brackets by removing the bracket to frame bolts. Four-wheel drive vehicles are specially equipped for driving on sand, snow, mud and rough terrain and have operating characteristics that are somewhat different from conventional vehicles, both on and off the road. 196 F-150 (TFC) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, First Printing Four-Wheel Drive (If Equipped)
The transfer case supples power to all four wheels. On four-wheel drive vehicles, the transfer case allows you to select different 4WD modes when necessary. You can find information on transfer case operation and shifting procedures in this chapter. You can find information on transfer case maintenance in the Maintenance chapter. You should become thoroughly familiar with this information before you operate your vehicle. Four-wheel drive (when you select a 4WD mode) uses all four wheels to power your vehicle. This increases traction, enabling you to drive over terrain and road conditions that a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle cannot. Basic Operating Principles • Drive slower in strong crosswinds which can affect the normal steering characteristics of your vehicle. • When driving your vehicle on surfaces made slippery by loose sand, water, gravel, snow or ice proceed with care. • Do not use four-wheel drive on dry, hard surfaced roads. Doing so will produce excessive noise, increase tire wear and may damage drive components. Four-wheel drive modes are only for consistently slippery or loose surfaces. If Your Vehicle leaves the Road If your vehicle leaves the road, reduce your vehicle speed and avoid severe braking. When your vehicle speed decreases, ease your vehicle back onto the road. Do not turn the steering wheel sharply while returning your vehicle to the road. It may be safer to stay on the shoulder of the road and slow down gradually before returning to the road. You may lose control if you do not slow down or if you turn the steering wheel too sharply or abruptly. It may be less risky to strike small objects, such as freeway reflectors, with minor damage to your vehicle rather than attempt a sudden return to the road which could cause your vehicle to slide sideways out of control or roll over. Remember, your safety and the safety of others should be your primary concern. Emergency Maneuvers In an unavoidable emergency situation where a sudden sharp turn must be made, remember to avoid over-driving your vehicle (i.e. turn the steering wheel only as rapidly and as far as required to avoid the emergency). Excessive steering can result in loss of vehicle control. Apply smooth pressure to the accelerator pedal or brake pedal when changes in vehicle speed are required. Avoid abrupt steering, acceleration and braking. This could result in an increased risk of vehicle roll over, loss of vehicle control and personal injury. Use all available road surface to bring your vehicle to a safe direction of travel. In the event of an emergency stop, avoid skidding the tires and do not attempt any sharp steering wheel movements. If your vehicle goes from one type of surface to another (i.e. from concrete to gravel) there will be a change in the way your vehicle responds to a maneuver (i.e. steering, acceleration or braking). Sand When driving over sand, try to keep all four wheels on the most solid area of the trail. Avoid reducing the tire pressures but shift to a lower gear and drive steadily through the terrain. Apply the accelerator slowly and avoid excessive wheel slip. When driving at slow speeds in deep sand under high outside temperatures, use a low gear when possible. Low gear operation will maximize the engine and transmission cooling capability. 197 F-150 (TFC) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, First Printing Four-Wheel Drive (If Equipped)