2001 FORD F150 tailgate

Fold-away mirrors
Pull the side mirrors in carefully
when driving through a narrow
space, like an automatic car wash.
POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MAT
Position the floor mat so that the
eyelet is over the pointed end of the
retention post and rotate forward to
lock in. Make sure that the mat does
not interfere with the operation of
the accelerator or the brake pedal.
To remove the floor mat, reverse the
installation procedure.
TAILGATE LOCK
Your vehicle is equipped with a
tailgate lock designed to prevent
theft of the tailgate.
²Insert ignition key and turn to the
right to engage lock.
²Turn ignition key to the left to
unlock.
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TAILGATE REMOVAL
Your tailgate is removable to allow
more room for loading.
1. Lower the tailgate.
2. Use a screwdriver to pry the
spring clip (on each connector) past
the head of the support screw.
Disconnect cable.
3. Disconnect the other cable.
4. Lift tailgate to a 45 degree angle.
5. Lift right side off of its hinge.
6. Lift left side off of its hinge.
To install, follow the removal
procedures in reverse order.
BED EXTENDER (IF EQUIPPED)
Your vehicle may be equipped with a bed extender designed to extend
the pickup box for larger loads.
To extend the bed extender:
1. Lower tail gate.
2. Pull the round knobs on each side
of the extender to release it from
the pickup box.
3. Lift extender over on to the
tailgate.
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4. Evenly push down on the
extender and push the round knobs
in on each side locking it in place.
To stow the bed extender, follow
steps one through four in reverse
order.
The bed extender may be used to
secure a load of up to 46 kg (100
lbs.) on the tailgate.
The bed extender should always
be kept in the stowed position
with the tailgate closed when
not in use.
To remove the bed extender:
1. Extend the bed extender.
2. Pull the round knobs on each side
of the extender to unlock it.
3. Press the locking clips below the
middle bar and lift the extender out
of the channels on the ªDº pillar.
To install the bed extender, follow
the removal procedure in reverse
order.
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6. Align top and bottom ribs of
parking lamp assembly with
corresponding slots on front of
vehicle.
7. Push gently until parking lamp
assembly seats (you will hear a
snap).
8. Install screw on lamp assembly.
Replacing tail/brake/turn signal/backup lamp bulbs
The tail/brake/turn signal and
backup lamp bulbs are located in
the tail lamp assembly, one just
below the other. Follow the same
steps to replace either bulb:
1. Open the liftgate to expose the
lamp assembly screws.
2. Remove the two bolts from the
tail lamp assembly.
3. Carefully pull the lamp assembly
from the tailgate pillar to disengage
two hidden snap-in retainers.
4. Pull bulb straight out of socket and press in the new bulb.
5. Carefully install the tail lamp assembly on tailgate pillar. (Tail lamps do
not snap into place but have two tabs which fit into slots.)
6. Secure the tail lamp on the vehicle with two bolts.
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Seatback organizer
Signal mirror
Speed control
Towing mirrors
Trailer hitch (Class III)
Trailer hitch bars and balls
Trailer hitch wiring adaptor
Trailer swivel hitch
TV/video system
Winter front
Protection and appearance equipment
Air bag anti-theft locks
Battery warmer/blanket
Bed mat/bedliner tailgate covers
Bed mats
Bedliners
Cargo cover
Cargo liner
Chrome grill insert
Diamond plate, bed rail caps
Diamond plate, front box protector
Diamond plate, splash guards
Diamond plate, tool box
Door edge guards
Carpet floor mats
Fender flares
Flat splash guards
Front end covers (full)
Grill guard/brush guard
Homelink in sun visor
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Hood deflectors
Leather wrapped steering wheel
Locking gas cap
Molded splash guards
Molded vinyl floor mats
Rally combination bar
Rear window deflector
Removable tailgate lock
Skid plates
Side window air deflectors
Spare tire lock
Step bumpers
Tailgate covers, diamond plate
Tonneau covers (hard, foldable)
Tonneau covers (hard, one piece)
Tonneau covers (soft)
Truck cover
Underbody vehicle lighting
Universal floor mats
Wheels
For maximum vehicle performance, keep the following information in
mind when adding accessories or equipment to your vehicle:
²When adding accessories, equipment, passengers and luggage to your
vehicle, do not exceed the total weight capacity of the vehicle or of
the front or rear axle (GVWR or GAWR as indicated on the Safety
compliance certification label). Consult your dealer for specific weight
information.
²
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Canadian Radio
Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) regulate the use of mobile
communications systems - such as two-way radios, telephones and theft
alarms - that are equipped with radio transmitters. Any such equipment
installed in your vehicle should comply with FCC or CRTC regulations
and should be installed only by a qualified service technician.
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Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) ...............79
Seats ............................................73
child safety seats ......................96
cleaning ...................................193
SecuriLock passive
anti-theft system ....................64,65
Servicing your vehicle ..............148
Snowplowing .................................3
Spark plugs,
specifications ......................194,199
Special notice ................................3
ambulance conversions ..............3
utility-type vehicles ....................3
Specification chart,
lubricants ............................197,199
Speed control ..............................47
Speedometer ...............................14
Starting your vehicle .........103,105
jump starting ..........................142
Steering wheel
tilting .........................................51
Tachometer .................................15
Tailgate ...................................61,62
Tires ......................137,169,170,171
changing ...........................137,139
checking the pressure ............171
replacing ..................................172
rotating ....................................171
snow tires and chains ............173
tire grades ...............................170
treadwear ................................170
Towing .......................................171recreational towing .................127
wrecker ....................................147
Traction-lok rear axle ...............110
Transfer case
fluid checking .........................164
Transmission .............................112
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................161
fluid, refill capacities ..............194
lubricant specifications ...197,199
Transmission control
indicator light ..............................11
Trip odometer .............................15
Turn signal .............................10,46
Vehicle dimensions ...................199
Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN) ...........................201
Vehicle loading ..........................120
Ventilating your vehicle ...........106
Warning chimes ......................12,13
Warning lights (see Lights) .........8
Washer fluid ..............................154
Water, Driving through .............122
Windows
power .........................................58
Windshield washer
fluid and wipers
checking and adding fluid .....154
checking and cleaning ............168
operation ...................................51
replacing wiper blades ...........169
Wrecker towing .........................147
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