2002 FORD F150 fuel cap

If you do not use the proper fuel filler cap, excessive pressure or
vacuum in the fuel tank may damage the fuel system or cause
the fuel cap to disengage in a collision, which may result in possible
personal injury.
Automotive fuels can cause serious injury or death if misused or
mishandled.
Gasoline may contain benzene, which is a cancer-causing agent.
Observe the following guidelines when handling automotive fuel:
²Extinguish all smoking materials
and any open flames before
fueling your vehicle.
²Always turn off the vehicle before
fueling.
²Automotive fuels can be harmful
or fatal if swallowed. Fuel such as
gasoline is highly toxic and if
swallowed can cause death or
permanent injury. If fuel is
swallowed, call a physician immediately, even if no symptoms are
immediately apparent. The toxic effects of fuel may not be visible for
hours.
²Avoid inhaling fuel vapors. Inhaling too much fuel vapor of any kind
can lead to eye and respiratory tract irritation. In severe cases,
excessive or prolonged breathing of fuel vapor can cause serious
illness and permanent injury.
²Avoid getting fuel liquid in your eyes. If fuel is splashed in the eyes,
remove contact lenses (if worn), flush with water for 15 minutes and
seek medical attention. Failure to seek proper medical attention could
lead to permanent injury.
²Fuels can also be harmful if absorbed through the skin. If fuel is
splashed on the skin and/or clothing, promptly remove contaminated
clothing and wash skin thoroughly with soap and water. Repeated or
prolonged skin contact with fuel liquid or vapor causes skin irritation.
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²Be particularly careful if you are taking ªAntabuseº or other forms of
disulfiram for the treatment of alcoholism. Breathing gasoline vapors,
or skin contact could cause an adverse reaction. In sensitive
individuals, serious personal injury or sickness may result. If fuel is
splashed on the skin, promptly wash skin thoroughly with soap and
water. Consult a physician immediately if you experience an adverse
reaction.
When refueling always shut the engine off and never allow
sparks or open flames near the filler neck. Never smoke while
refueling. Fuel vapor is extremely hazardous under certain conditions.
Care should be taken to avoid inhaling excess fumes.
The flow of fuel through a fuel pump nozzle can produce static
electricity, which can cause a fire if fuel is pumped into an
ungrounded fuel container.
Use the following guidelines to avoid static build-up when filling an
ungrounded fuel container:
²Place approved fuel container on the ground.
²DO NOT fill a fuel container while it is in the vehicle (including the
cargo area).
²Keep the fuel pump nozzle in contact with the fuel container while
filling.
²DO NOT use a device that would hold the fuel pump handle in the fill
position.
Fuel Filler Cap
Your fuel tank filler cap has an indexed design with a 1/8 turn on/off
feature.
When fueling your vehicle:
1. Turn the engine off.
2. Carefully turn the filler cap counterclockwise 1/8 of a turn until it
stops.
3. Pull to remove the cap from the fuel filler pipe.
4. To install the cap, align the tabs on the cap with the notches on the
filler pipe.
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5. Turn the filler cap clockwise 1/8 of a turn until it stops.
If the ªCheck Fuel Capº
indicator comes on or if ªService Engine
Soon/Check Engineº indicator comes on and stays on when you start the
engine, the fuel filler cap may not be properly installed. Turn off the
engine, remove the fuel filler cap, align the cap properly and reinstall it.
If you must replace the fuel filler cap, replace it with a fuel filler
cap that is designed for your vehicle. The customer warranty may
be void for any damage to the fuel tank or fuel system if the
correct genuine Ford or Motorcraft fuel filler cap is not used.
The fuel system may be under pressure. If the fuel filler cap is
venting vapor or if you hear a hissing sound, wait until it stops
before completely removing the fuel filler cap. Otherwise, fuel may
spray out and injure you or others.
If you do not use the proper fuel filler cap, excessive pressure or
vacuum in the fuel tank may damage the fuel system or cause
the fuel cap to disengage in a collision, which may result in possible
personal injury.
Choosing the right fuel
Use only UNLEADED FUEL. The use of leaded fuel is prohibited by law
and could damage your vehicle.
Do not use fuel containing methanol. It can damage critical fuel system
components.
Your vehicle was not designed to use fuel or fuel additives with metallic
compounds, including manganese-based compounds containing MMT.
Repairs to correct the effects of using a fuel for which your vehicle was
not designed may not be covered by your warranty.
Octane recommendations
Your vehicle is designed to use
ªRegularº unleaded gasoline with
pump (R+M)/2 octane rating of 87.
We do not recommend the use of
gasolines labeled as ªRegularº that
are sold with octane ratings of 86 or lower in high altitude areas.
87(R+M)/2 METHOD
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ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY
Measuring techniques
Your best source of information about actual fuel economy is you, the
driver. You must gather information as accurately and consistently as
possible. Fuel expense, frequency of fillups or fuel gauge readings are
NOT accurate as a measure of fuel economy. We do not recommend
taking fuel economy measurements during the first 1 600 km (1 000 miles)
of driving (engine break-in period). You will get a more accurate
measurement after 3 000 km±5 000 km (2 000 miles-3 000 miles).
Filling the tank
The advertised fuel capacity of the fuel tank on your vehicle is equal to
the rated refill capacity of the fuel tank as listed in theRefill capacities
section of this chapter.
The advertised capacity is the amount of the indicated capacity and the
empty reserve combined. Indicated capacity is the difference in the
amount of fuel in a full tank and a tank when the fuel gauge indicates
empty. Empty reserve is the small amount of fuel remaining in the fuel
tank after the fuel gauge indicates empty.
The amount of usable fuel in the empty reserve varies and should
not be relied upon to increase driving range. When refueling your
vehicle after the fuel gauge indicates empty, you might not be
able to refuel the full amount of the advertised capacity of the
fuel tank due to the empty reserve still present in the tank.
For consistent results when filling the fuel tank:
²Turn the engine/ignition switch to the off position prior to refueling,
an error in the reading will result if the engine is left running.
²Use the same filling rate setting (low Ð medium Ð high) each time
the tank is filled.
²Allow no more than 2 automatic click-offs when filling.
²Always use fuel with the recommended octane rating.
²Use a known quality gasoline, preferably a national brand.
²Use the same side of the same pump and have the vehicle facing the
same direction each time you fill up.
²Have the vehicle loading and distribution the same every time.
Your results will be most accurate if your filling method is consistent.
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Fluid Ford Part
NameApplication Capacity
Intercooler
coolant
1Motorcraft
Premium
Engine
Coolant
(green-colored)orMotorcraft
Premium
Gold Engine
Coolant
(yellow-colored)
5.4L Supercharged
V8 engine4.0L (4.2 quarts)
Engine oil
(includes
filter
change)Motorcraft
SAE 5W-20
Super
Premium
Motor OilAll 5.7L (6.0 quarts)
Fuel tank N/A 4x4 Reg. Cab with
short wheelbase92.7L (24.5 gallons)
4x2 Regular Cab,
SuperCab and
SuperCrew with
short wheelbase94.6L (25.0 gallons)
All long Wheelbase 113.6L (30.0
gallons)
Power
steering
fluidMotorcraft
MERCONt
AT FAll Fill to line on
reservoir
Transfer
case fluidMotorcraft
MERCONt
AT F4x4 vehicles 1.9L (2.0 quarts)
2
Transmission
fluid3Motorcraft
MERCONt
AT F5-speed manual 3.5L (3.75 quarts)4
Automatic- 4R100
(4x2)16.1L (17.0 quarts)4
Automatic- 4R100
(4x4)16.7L (17.7 quarts)4
Motorcraft
MERCONtV
AT FAutomatic- 4R70W 13.2L (13.9 quarts)4
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E
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................226
Emission control system ..........280
Engine ................................301±302
check engine/service
engine soon light ......................11
cleaning ...................................244
coolant .....................................265
fail-safe coolant ......................270
idle speed control ...................263
lubrication
specifications ..................299, 301
refill capacities ........................295
service points ..................255±257
starting after a collision .........211
Engine block heater .................169
Engine oil ..................................258
checking and adding ..............258
dipstick ....................................258
filter, specifications ........262, 294
recommendations ...................262
refill capacities ........................295
specifications ..................299, 301
Exhaust fumes ..........................169
F
Fail safe cooling ........................270
Floor mats ...................................97
Fluid capacities .........................295
Foglamps .....................................65
Four-Wheel Drive
vehicles ................................15, 184
description ..............................187
driving off road .......................188
electronic shift ........................187indicator light ...................15, 185
lever operated shift ................185
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................174
Fuel ............................................271
calculating fuel economy .......277
cap .....................................12, 273
capacity ...................................295
choosing the right fuel ...........274
comparisons with EPA
fuel economy estimates .........280
detergent in fuel .....................276
filling your vehicle
with fuel ..................271, 273, 277
filter, specifications ........276, 294
fuel pump shut-off switch .....211
gauge .........................................18
improving fuel economy ........277
low fuel warning light ..............13
octane rating ...274±275, 301±302
quality ......................................275
running out of fuel .................276
safety information relating
to automotive fuels ................271
Fuses ..................................213±214
G
Garage door opener ..............79, 93
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ......12, 273
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................277
Gauges .........................................16
battery voltage gauge ...............18
engine coolant temperature
gauge .........................................17
engine oil pressure gauge ........17
fuel gauge ..................................18
odometer ...................................19
speedometer .............................18
Index
315

daytime running light ...............66
fog lamps ...................................65
headlamps .................................65
headlamps, flash to pass ..........66
instrument panel, dimming .....67
interior lamps .....................68±69
replacing bulbs .............69, 71±75
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................67
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
air bag ........................................13
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ....12, 171
anti-theft ...................................15
brake ..........................................12
charging system ........................13
check coolant ............................13
cruise indicator .........................14
door ajar ....................................14
engine oil pressure ...................13
fuel cap light .............................12
high beam .................................14
low fuel ......................................13
low washer fluid .......................14
safety belt .................................13
service engine soon ..................11
speed control ............................92
turn signal indicator .................14
Load limits .................................197
GAWR ......................................197
GVWR ......................................197
trailer towing ..........................197
Loading instructions .................199
Locks
autolock ...................................113
childproof ................................107
Lubricant
specifications .....................299, 301
Lumbar support, seats .............123M
Manual transmission .................178
fluid capacities ........................295
lubricant specifications ..........301
reverse .....................................183
Mirrors .........................................78
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................86
fold away ...................................88
side view mirrors (power) .......87
Moon roof ....................................92
Motorcraft parts ................276, 294
O
Octane rating ....................274±275
Odometer .....................................19
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................258
Overdrive .....................................84
P
Panic alarm feature, remote
entry system ..............................110
Parking brake ............................172
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....294
Pedals (see Power adjustable
foot pedals) .................................88
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................217
Power door locks ..............106, 113
Power steering ..........................173
fluid, checking and adding ....282
fluid, refill capacity ................295
fluid, specifications .........299, 301
Index
317