2002 FORD F150 brake

Seating and Safety Restraints 120
Seating 120
Safety restraints 130
Air bags 145
Child restraints 154
Driving 165
Starting 165
Brakes 170
Transmission operation 175
Vehicle loading 197
Trailer towing 199
Recreational towing 206
Roadside Emergencies 210
Hazard flasher switch 211
Fuses and relays 213
Changing tires 220
Jump starting 226
Wrecker towing 231
Customer Assistance 233
The dispute settlement board 236
Utilizing the mediation/arbitration 239
Getting assistance outside the U.S. and Canada 239
Ordering additional owner's literature 240
Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) 242
Cleaning 243
Cleaning your vehicle 243
Underbody preservation 251
Table of Contents
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These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle.
Vehicle Symbol Glossary
Safety Alert
See Owner's Guide
Fasten Safety BeltAir Bag-Front
Air Bag-SideChild Seat
Child Seat Installation
WarningChild Seat Tether
Anchorage
Brake SystemAnti-Lock Brake System
Brake Fluid -
Non-Petroleum BasedTraction Control
Master Lighting SwitchHazard Warning Flasher
Fog Lamps-FrontFuse Compartment
Fuel Pump ResetWindshield Wash/Wipe
Windshield
Defrost/DemistRear Window
Defrost/Demist
Power Windows
Front/RearPower Window Lockout
Introduction
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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.
Check fuel cap
Illuminates when the fuel cap is not
installed correctly. Check the fuel
cap for proper installation. When
the fuel filler cap is properly
re-installed, the light(s) will turn off
after a period of normal driving.
Continuing to operate the vehicle with the check fuel cap light on, can
activate theService Engine Soon/Check Enginewarning light.
It may take a long period of time for the system to detect an
improperly installed fuel filler cap.
For more information, refer toFuel filler capin theMaintenance and
specificationschapter.
Brake system warning
Illuminates if the parking brake is
engaged. Also momentarily
illuminates at start up to ensure the
circuit is functional. If the brake
warning lamp does not illuminate at
these times, or illuminates after releasing the parking brake, seek service
immediately. Refer toBrakesin theDrivingchapter for more
information.
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
Momentarily illuminates at start up
to ensure the circuit is functional. If
the light does not illuminate,
remains on or continues to flash, the
ABS needs to be serviced (refer to
Brakesin theDrivingchapter for more information). With the ABS light
on, the ABS is disabled and normal braking is still functional.
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BRAKE
ABS
Instrument Cluster
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Courtesy/reading lamps
The courtesy lamp lights when:
²any door is opened.
²the instrument panel dimmer
switch is held up until the
courtesy lamps come on.
²the remote entry controls are
pressed and the ignition is OFF.
The reading lamps can be turned on
by pressing the rocker controls next to each lamp.
Rear door lamps (if equipped)
The rear door lamps lights when:
²any door is opened.
²the instrument panel dimmer
switch is held up until the
courtesy lamps come on.
²the remote entry controls are
pressed and the ignition is OFF.
The rear door lamps can be turned
on by pressing the rocker controls next to each lamp.
BULBS
Replacing exterior bulbs
Check the operation of the following lamps frequently:
²Headlamps
²Foglamps (if equipped)
²High-mount brakelamp
²Brakelamps
²Turn signals
²License plate lamp
²Tail lamps
²Back-up lamps
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Do not remove lamp bulbs unless they can be replaced immediately with
new ones. If a bulb is removed for an extended period of time,
contaminants may enter the lamp housings and affect lamp performance.
Using the right bulbs
Replacement bulbs are specified in the chart below. Headlamp bulbs
must be marked with an authorized ªD.O.T.º for North America and an
ªEº for Europe to assure lamp performance, light brightness and pattern
and safe visibility. The correct bulbs will not damage the lamp assembly
or void the lamp assembly warranty and will provide quality bulb burn
time.
Function Number of
bulbsTrade number
Headlamps 2 9007
Front park/turn lamps 2 3157AK (amber)
Foglamps 2 9145
1
Backup lamp 2 3156K
Rear stop/turn/sidemarker/tail
lamp2 3457K
High-mount brakelamp 1 912
Cargo lamp 2 912
License plate lamp 2 168
Signal mirror lamp (if equipped) 2 906/921
All replacement bulbs are clear in color except where noted.
To replace all instrument panel lights - see your dealer
1Harley Davidson package uses bulb number H1 12V
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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. If equipped, remove tail lamp
covers.
2. Open the liftgate to expose the
lamp assembly screws.
3. Remove the two bolts from the
tail lamp assembly.
4. Carefully pull the lamp assembly
from the tailgate pillar to disengage two hidden snap-in retainers. (Flare
side and Super Crewtail lamps are not equipped with snap-in retainers.)
5. Remove bulb socket from the lamp assembly by turning it
counterclockwise.
6. Pull bulb straight out of socket and press in the new bulb.
7. Install the bulb socket into the lamp assembly by turning clockwise.
8. Carefully install the tail lamp assembly on tailgate pillar snapping the
two snap-in retainers into place. (Flare side and Super Crewtail lamps do
not snap into place but have two tabs which fit into slots.)
9. Secure the tail lamp on the vehicle with two bolts.
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Replacing high-mount brake and cargo lamp bulbs
To remove the lamp assembly:
1. Remove the two screws and move
the lamp assembly away from the
vehicle to expose the bulb sockets.
2. Remove the bulb socket by
rotating counterclockwise and
pulling it out of the lamp assembly.
3. Pull the bulb straight out of the
socket and push in the new bulb.
To install the lamp assembly:
1. Install the bulb into the lamp
assembly and rotate clockwise.
2. Install the lamp assembly on the vehicle with two screws.
Replacing foglamp bulbs (if equipped)
1. Remove the bulb socket from the
foglamp by turning
counterclockwise.
2. Disconnect the electrical
connector from the foglamp bulb.
3. Connect the new foglamp bulb to the electrical connector.
4. Install the bulb socket in the foglamp by turning clockwise.
Replacing signal mirror lamp bulbs (if equipped)
For bulb replacement, see a dealer or qualified technician.
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Fold-away mirrors
Pull the side mirrors in carefully
when driving through a narrow
space, like an automatic car wash.
POWER ADJUSTABLE FOOT PEDALS (IF EQUIPPED)
The accelerator and brake pedal
should only be adjusted when the
vehicle is stopped and the gearshift
lever is in the P(Park) position.
Press and hold the rocker control to
adjust accelerator and brake pedal toward you or away from you.
The adjustment allows for approximately 76 mm (3 inches) of maximum
travel.
Never adjust the accelerator and brake pedal with feet on pedals
or while the vehicle is moving.
SPEED CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)
To turn speed control on
²Press ON.
Vehicle speed cannot be controlled
until the vehicle is traveling at or
above 48 km/h (30 mph).
Do not shift the gearshift lever
into N (Neutral) with the speed
control on.
Do not use the speed
control in heavy traffic or
on roads that are winding,
slippery, or unpaved.
PEDALS
ON
OFF
Driver Controls
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