1999 FORD F150 Owners Manual

Before driving
Introduction 2
Instrumentation 4
Controls and features 15
Seating and safety restraints 79
Starting and driving
Starting 106
Driving 111
Roadside emergencies 145
Servicing
Maintenance and care 165
Capacities and specifications 211
Customer assistance 222
Reporting safety defects 234
Index 235
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r1998 Ford Motor Company
Contents
1

ICONS
Indicates a safety alert. Read the
following section onWarnings.
Indicates vehicle information related
to recycling and other
environmental concerns will follow.
Correct vehicle usage and the
authorized disposal of waste
cleaning and lubrication materials are significant steps towards
protecting the environment.
Indicates a message regarding child
safety restraints. Refer toSeating
and safety restraintsfor more
information.
Indicates that this Owner Guide
contains information on this subject.
Please refer to the Index to locate
the appropriate section which will
provide you more information.
WARNINGS
Warnings provide information which may reduce the risk of personal
injury and prevent possible damage to others, your vehicle and its
equipment.
BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE
There are no particular breaking-in rules for your vehicle. During the
first 1 600 km (1 000 miles) of driving, vary speeds frequently. This is
necessary to give the moving parts a chance to break in.
INFORMATION ABOUT THIS GUIDE
The information found in this guide was in effect at the time of printing.
Ford may change the contents without notice and without incurring
obligation.
Introduction
2

SPECIAL NOTICES
Using your vehicle with a snowplow
For more information and guidelines for using your vehicle with a
snowplow, refer to theDrivingchapter.
Using your vehicle as an ambulance
Do not use this vehicle as an ambulance.
Your vehicle is not equipped with the Ford Ambulance Preparation
package.
Notice to owners of utility type vehicles
Before you drive your vehicle, please read this Owner's Guide carefully.
Your vehicle is not a passenger car. As with other vehicles of this type,
failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss of control or an
accident.
Be sure to readDriving off roadin theDrivingchapter as well as the
ªFour Wheelingº supplement included with 4WD and utility type vehicles.
Notice to owners of F150 5.4L Supercharged ªLightningº vehicles
Before you drive your vehicle, be sure to read the ªSVT Lightning Truck
Owner's Guide Supplement.º This book contains important operation and
maintenance information.
Notice to owners of natural gas fueled vehicles
Before you drive your vehicle, be sure to read the ªNatural Gas Vehicle
Owner's Guide Supplement.º This book contains important operation and
maintenance information.
Introduction
3

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ON
OFFRES
SET
ACCEL
COAST
EL
L
H H
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BRAKEPRND2
FUEL
RESETSELECT
RESET
THEFT
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60
MPHkm/h
Headlamp control
(pg. 16)
Instrument panel
dimmer switch
(pg. 17)Turn signal and
wiper/washer control
(pg. 67) Instrument cluster
(pg. 6)Speed control*
(pg. 62)
Driver side air bag
(pg. 95)
* if equipped
Instrumentation
4

VOL-PUSH ON
AM
FMBASS
TREBBAL FADEAUTO
SET
SEEKTUNEDISCSSCAN EJTAPE
CDDOLBY 8 NR
REW
1FF
2SIDE 1-2
3
4COMP
5SHUFFLE
6
ST FM 1
FLOOR
PANELLO
HI
COOL WARMDEF FLR&
DEF PANEL &
FLOOR OFF
PASSENGER AIRBAGOFF
OFF ON
Passenger air bag
deactivate switch
(pg. 99) Climate control
systems
(pg. 56) Gearshift (includes
overdrive button)
(pg. 122)
Auxiliary
power point
(pg. 18)4WD Control*
(pg. 130)Electronic sound system
(pg. 19)
Instrumentation
5

WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES
Standard instrument cluster
Optional instrument cluster
Low fuel
Illuminates as an early reminder of a
low fuel condition indicated on the
fuel gauge. The light comes on when
there is approximately 1/16th of a
tank indicated on the fuel gauge
(refer toFuel Gaugein this chapter for more information). The ignition
must be in the ON position for this lamp to illuminate. The lamp will also
illuminate for several seconds after the ignition is turned to the ON
position regardless of the fuel level.
0
E
L
L
H H
F
CH
DPRND2
FUEL
RESETDOOR
AJARSELECT
RESET
4X4
LOW
RANGE
CK
SUSP THEFT
FUEL DOOR SERVICE
ENGINE
SOONLOW
FUEL
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20
40
60
BRAKE
MPHkm/h
D
L
H
L
H
E
F
C
H
BRAKEPRND2FUEL
RESET DOOR
AJAR
SELECT/RESET
4X4
LOW
RANGE
CK
SUSP THEFT
FUEL DOOR SERVICE
ENGINE
SOONLOW
FUEL
0MPHRPMX1000km/h
20406080
00
20
40
60
LOW
FUEL
Instrumentation
6

Service engine soon
Your vehicle is equipped with a
computer that monitors the engine's
emission control system. This
system is commonly known as the
On Board Diagnostics System (OBD
II). The OBD II system protects the
environment by ensuring that your vehicle continues to meet
government emission standards. The OBD II system also assists the
service technician in properly servicing your vehicle.
TheService Engine Soonindicator light illuminates when the ignition is
first turned to the ON position to check the bulb. If it comes on after the
engine is started, one of the engine's emission control systems may be
malfunctioning. The light may illuminate without a driveability concern
being noted. The vehicle will usually be drivable and will not require
towing.
What you should do if the Service Engine Soon light illuminates
Light turns on solid:
This means that the OBD II system has detected a malfunction.
Temporary malfunctions may cause yourService Engine Soonlight to
illuminate. Examples are:
1. The vehicle has run out of fuel. (The engine may misfire or run
poorly.)
2. Poor fuel quality or water in the fuel.
3. The fuel cap may not have been properly installed and securely
tightened.
These temporary malfunctions can be corrected by filling the fuel tank
with good quality fuel and/or properly installing and securely tightening
the gas cap. After three driving cycles without these or any other
temporary malfunctions present, theService Engine Soonlight should
turn off. (A driving cycle consists of a cold engine startup followed by
mixed city/highway driving.) No additional vehicle service is required.
If theService Engine Soonlight remains on, have your vehicle serviced
at the first available opportunity.
SERVICE
ENGINE
SOON
Instrumentation
7

Light is blinking:
Engine misfire is occurring which could damage your catalytic converter.
You should drive in a moderate fashion (avoid heavy acceleration and
deceleration) and have your vehicle serviced at the first available
opportunity.
Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatures
could damage the catalytic converter, the fuel system, interior
floor coverings or other vehicle components, possibly causing a fire.
Air bag readiness
Momentarily illuminates when the
ignition is turned ON. If the light
fails to illuminate, continues to flash
or remains on, have the system
serviced immediately.
Safety belt
Momentarily illuminates when the
ignition is turned to the ON position
to remind you to fasten your safety
belts. For more information, refer to
theSeating and safety restraints
chapter.
Brake system warning
Momentarily illuminates when the
ignition is turned to the ON
position, the engine is off and the
parking brake is engaged. If the
brake warning lamp does not
illuminate at this time, seek service immediately. Illumination after
releasing the parking brake indicates low brake fluid level and the brake
system should be inspected immediately.
!
BRAKE
Instrumentation
8