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CLEANING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL
Clean the instrument panel with a damp cloth, then dry with a dry cloth.
Avoid cleaners or polish that increase the gloss of the upper portion of
the instrument panel. The dull finish in this area helps protect the driver
from undesirable windshield reflection.
Do not use chemical solvents or strong detergents when cleaning
the steering wheel or instrument panel to avoid contamination of
the air bag system.
CLEANING THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER LENS
Wipe the cluster area with a soft, damp cotton towel. Dry the area with a
clean, dry towel.
CLEANING WOOD-TONE TRIM
Wipe stains with a clean, soft cloth and Ultra Clear Spray Glass Cleaner
(E4AZ-19C507±AA). Dry the area by wiping with a dry, soft, clean cloth.
CLEANING THE INTERIOR FABRIC, CARPETS AND CLOTH SEATS
Remove dust and loose dirt with a vacuum cleaner. Remove light stains
and soil with Extra Strength Upholstery Cleaner (E8AZ-19523±AA).
Never saturate the seat covers with cleaning solution.
Do not use household cleaning products or glass cleaners, which
can stain and discolor the fabric and affect the flame retardent
abilities of the seat materials.
If grease or tar is present on the material, spot-clean the area first with
Spot and Stain Remover (F3AZ-19521±WA). Follow up by recleaning the
area with Extra Strength Upholstery Cleaner (E8AZ-19523±AA).
CLEANING LEATHER SEATS (IF EQUIPPED, EXCEPT FOR THE
KING RANCH SUPERCREW)
All Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles with leather seating surfaces have
a clear, protective coating over the leather.
The King Ranch F-150 SuperCrew leather seats do not have this
same clear, protective coating and special care is required to
maintain the leather's quality. Please refer toCleaning leather seats
for the King Ranch F-150 SuperCrew only (if equipped)located in this
section for details and instructions.
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engine must warm up to its normal operating temperature. Once started,
do not turn off the engine until the above driving cycle is complete.
CHECKING AND ADDING POWER STEERING FLUID
Check the power steering fluid.
Refer to the scheduled maintenance
guide for the service interval
schedules. If adding fluid is
necessary, use only MERCONtAT F.
1. Start the engine and let it run until it reaches normal operating
temperature (the engine coolant temperature gauge indicator will be
near the center of the normal area between H and C).
2. While the engine idles, turn the steering wheel left and right several
times.
3. Turn the engine off.
4. Check the fluid level in the
reservoir. It should be between the
MIN and MAX lines. Do not add
fluid if the level is in this range.
5. If the fluid is low, add fluid in small amounts, continuously checking
the level until it reaches the range between the MIN and MAX lines. Be
sure to put the cap back on the reservoir.
MAX
MIN
MAX
MIN
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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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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
Hood deflectors
Leather wrapped steering wheel
Locking gas cap
Molded splash guards
Molded ªall weatherº vinyl floor mats
Rally combination bar
Rear window deflector
Removable tailgate lock
Side window air deflectors
Spare tire lock
Tailgate covers, diamond plate
Tonneau covers (hard, foldable)
Tonneau covers (soft)
Truck cover
Underbody vehicle lighting
Universal floor mats
Wheels
Accessories
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Preparing to drive
your vehicle ...............................174
R
Relays ........................................213
Remote entry system .......108, 110
illuminated entry ....................112
locking/unlocking
doors ........................106, 109±110
panic alarm .............................110
replacement/additional
transmitters .............................111
replacing the batteries ...........111
S
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ....15, 130±131, 133±136
Safety defects, reporting ..........242
Safety restraints ...............130±131,
133±136
belt minder .............................140
cleaning the safety
belts .................................144, 251
extension assembly ................144
for adults .................131, 133±135
for children .............................154
lap belt ....................................138
warning light and
chime ...........................13, 15, 139
Safety seats for children ..........155
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) .............130
Seats ..........................................120
child safety seats ....................155
cleaning ...................................249
SecuriLock passive
anti-theft system ...............116±118
Servicing your vehicle ..............253Snowplowing ............. 6±7, 206±208
Spark plugs,
specifications .............294, 301±302
Special notice
ambulance conversions ..............7
four-wheel drive vehicles .......209
utility-type vehicles ....................7
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................299, 301
Speed control ..............................88
Speedometer ...............................18
Starting your vehicle .......165±166,
168
jump starting ..........................226
Steering wheel
controls ................................77, 88
tilting .........................................77
T
Tachometer .................................19
Tailgate ........................................98
Temperature control
(see Climate control) .................54
Tires ...........................220, 290±291
changing ..........................220, 222
checking the pressure ............291
replacing ..................................293
rotating ....................................292
snow tires and chains ............294
tire grades ...............................291
treadwear ................................290
Tonneau cover ...................101, 105
Towing .......................................199
recreational towing .................206
trailer towing ..........................199
wrecker ....................................231
Index
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