2005 FORD F150 Owners Manual

Splash guards
Step bars
Tonneau covers
Truck caps
Wheels
Interior style
Electrochromatic compass/temperature interior mirrors
Floor mats
Leather wrapped steering wheels
Scuff plates
Speed control
Lifestyle
Bedliners and bedmats
Bed tents
Bike racks
Cargo organization and management
Rear seat entertainment systems
Toolboxes
Towing mirrors
Trailer hitches, wiring harnesses and accessories
Peace of mind
First aid and highway safety kits
Full vehicle covers
Locking gas cap
Navigation systems
Mobile-ease hands free communication system
Remote start
Vehicle security systems
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For maximum vehicle performance, keep the following information in
mind when adding accessories or equipment to your vehicle:
•When 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.
•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.
•Mobile communications systems may harm the operation of your
vehicle, particularly if they are not properly designed for automotive
use.
•To avoid interference with other vehicle functions, such as anti-lock
braking systems, amateur radio users who install radios and antennas
onto their vehicle should not locate the Amateur Radio Antennas in
the area of the driver’s side hood.
•Electrical or electronic accessories or components that are
non-Genuine Ford Accessories added to the vehicle by the dealer or
the owner may adversely affect battery performance and durability.
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A
Accessory delay ..........................65
Air bag supplemental restraint
system ........................................128
and child safety seats ............129
disposal ....................................131
driver air bag ..................129–130
indicator light .........................131
operation .........................129–130
passenger air bag ...........129–130
Air cleaner filter ...............288, 290
Air conditioning ....................39, 42
Ambulance packages ....................7
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................265
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................196
Armrests ....................................105
Audio system
(see Radio) ..........18, 20, 23, 26, 30
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................202
fluid, adding ............................283
fluid, checking ........................283
fluid, refill capacities ..............291
fluid, specification ..................297
Axle
lubricant specifications ..295, 297
refill capacities ........................291
traction lok ..............................198
B
Battery .......................................263
acid, treating emergencies .....263
jumping a disabled battery ....232
maintenance-free ....................263replacement, specifications ...290
servicing ..................................263
Bed extender ..............................87
Brakes ........................................195
anti-lock ...................................196
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................196
fluid, checking and adding ....282
fluid, refill capacities ..............291
fluid, specifications .........295, 297
lubricant specifications ..295, 297
parking ....................................197
shift interlock ..................199–200
Bulbs ............................................52
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....291
Cell phone use ............................63
Certification Label ....................302
Changing a tire .........................158
Child safety restraints ..............135
child safety belts ....................135
Child safety seats ......................138
attaching with tether straps ..145
in front seat ....................139, 142
in rear seat ..............139, 142, 145
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............248
instrument panel ....................251
interior .....................................251
interior trim ............................251
plastic parts ............................250
safety belts ..............................251
washing ....................................247
waxing .....................................247
wheels ......................................248
wiper blades ............................250
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Climate control
(see Air conditioning or
Heating) ...........................36, 39, 42
Clock adjust
6-CD in dash .......................27, 31
AM/FM Stereo .....................19–20
AM/FM/CD .................................21
AM/FM/Tape/CD .......................24
Clutch
fluid ..........................................282
operation while driving ..........205
recommended shift speeds ....206
Compass, electronic ..............84, 86
calibration .................................86
set zone adjustment ...........77, 86
Console ........................................62
overhead ..............................58–59
Controls
power seat ...............................106
steering column ........................70
Coolant
checking and adding ..............265
refill capacities ................269, 291
specifications ..................295, 297
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................68
Customer Assistance ................223
Ford accessories for your
vehicle .....................................252
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................244
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................245
Getting roadside assistance ...223
Getting the service you
need .........................................238
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................245
The Dispute Settlement
Board .......................................241Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................243
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................47
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................283
engine oil .................................259
Doors
lubricant specifications ..........295
Driveline universal joint and
slip yoke ....................................287
Driving under special
conditions ..................205, 214, 217
sand .........................................216
snow and ice ...........................218
through water .................217, 219
DVD system .................................33
E
Electronic message center .........76
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................232
Emergency Flashers .................224
Emission control system ..........279
Engine ................................297–298
cleaning ...................................248
coolant .....................................265
fail-safe coolant ......................269
idle speed control ...................263
lubrication
specifications ..................295, 297
refill capacities ........................291
service points ..................256–258
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starting after a collision .........224
Engine block heater .................195
Engine oil ..................................259
checking and adding ..............259
dipstick ....................................259
filter, specifications ........262, 290
recommendations ...................262
refill capacities ........................291
specifications ..................295, 297
Exhaust fumes ..........................195
F
Fail safe cooling ........................269
Fluid capacities .........................291
Foglamps .....................................47
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles .......210
driving off road .......................213
electronic shift ........................212
indicator light .........................210
lever operated shift ................210
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................198
Fuel ............................................271
calculating fuel
economy ............................79, 275
cap ...........................................273
capacity ...................................291
choosing the right fuel ...........274
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................278
detergent in fuel .....................275
filling your vehicle
with fuel ..................271, 273, 276
filter, specifications ........275, 290
fuel pump shut-off switch .....224
improving fuel economy ........275
octane rating ...........274, 297–298
quality ......................................274
running out of fuel .................275safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................271
Fuel pump shut-off switch .......224
Fuses ..................................225–226
G
Garage Door Opener
(see Homelink wireless control
system) ........................................72
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............273
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................275
Gauges .........................................15
H
Hazard flashers .........................224
Head restraints .................104, 108
Headlamps ...................................46
aiming ........................................48
autolamp system .......................46
bulb specifications ....................52
daytime running lights .............47
flash to pass ..............................48
high beam .................................47
replacing bulbs .........................52
turning on and off ....................46
Heating
heater only system ...................36
heating and air conditioning
system ...........................37, 39, 42
Homelink wireless control
system ..........................................72
Hood ..........................................255
I
Ignition .......................190, 297–298
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Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................138
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................280
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................251
cluster ........................................10
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................48
J
Jack ............................................158
positioning ...............................158
storage .....................................158
Jump-starting your vehicle ......232
K
Keyless entry system .................99
autolock .....................................97
programming entry code .........99
Keys ...........................................102
positions of the ignition .........190
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................46
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................52
daytime running light ...............47
fog lamps ...................................47
headlamps .................................46
headlamps, flash to pass ..........48
instrument panel, dimming .....48
interior lamps .....................50–51
replacing bulbs .............52, 54–56
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................50
Lights, warning and indicator ....10anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........196
Load limits .................................174
Loading instructions .................179
Locks
autolock .....................................97
childproof ..................................90
Lubricant specifications ...295, 297
Lug nuts ....................................164
Lumbar support, seats .............106
M
Manual transmission .................205
reverse .....................................207
Message center ...........................76
english/metric button ...............80
system check button ................80
warning messages .....................82
Mirrors ...................................58, 65
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................65
fold away ...................................67
heated ........................................66
programmable memory ....93, 107
side view mirrors (power) .......65
signal .........................................66
Moon roof ....................................71
Motorcraft parts ................275, 290
O
Octane rating ............................274
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................259
P
Parking brake ............................197
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....290
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Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor .................111
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................226
Power door locks ........................89
Power mirrors .............................65
Power point .................................61
Power steering ..........................198
fluid, checking and adding ....281
fluid, refill capacity ................291
fluid, specifications .........295, 297
Power Windows ...........................63
Preparing to drive your
vehicle ........................................198
R
Radio ....................18, 20, 23, 26, 30
Relays ........................................225
Remote entry system .................91
illuminated entry ......................95
locking/unlocking doors ...........89
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................94
Reverse sensing system ...........208
Roadside assistance ..................223
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ..........127
Safety belts
(see Safety restraints) ............109,
113–114, 116, 118–119, 121
Safety defects, reporting ..........246
Safety restraints .......109, 113–114,
116, 118–121
extension assembly ................127for adults .........114, 116, 118–119
for children .....................134–135
lap belt ....................................122
Occupant Classification
Sensor ......................................111
safety belt maintenance .........127
warning light and chime ........123
Safety seats for children ..........138
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) .............109
Seats ..........................................104
child safety seats ....................138
heated ................................42, 107
memory seat .....................93, 107
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ........................................102
Servicing your vehicle ..............254
Setting the clock
AM/FM stereo .....................19–20
AM/FM/CD .................................21
AM/FM/In-dash 6 CD ..........27, 31
AM/FM/Tape/CD .......................24
Snowplowing .................7, 220–221
Spark plugs,
specifications .............290, 297–298
Special notice
ambulance conversions ..............7
four-wheel drive
vehicles ............................221–222
utility-type vehicles ....................7
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................295, 297
Speed control ..............................68
Starting your
vehicle ........................190–191, 194
jump starting ..........................232
Steering wheel
controls ......................................70
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tilting .........................................58
T
Tailgate ........................................86
Temperature control
(see Climate control) .................36
Tilt steering wheel ......................58
Tires ...........................153–154, 158
alignment ................................171
care ..........................................170
changing ..........................158, 160
checking the pressure ............156
inspecting and inflating .........155
label .........................................169
replacing ..................................158
rotating ....................................172
safety practices .......................171
sidewall information ...............165
snow tires and chains ............174
spare tire .................................158
terminology .............................154
tire grades ...............................154
treadwear ........................153, 170
Towing .......................................179
recreational towing .................188
trailer towing ..........................179
Traction-lok rear axle ...............198
Transfer case
fluid checking .........................287
Transmission .............................199brake-shift interlock
(BSI) ................................199–200
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................283
fluid, checking and adding
(manual) .................................286
fluid, refill capacities ..............291
lubricant
specifications ..................295, 297
manual operation ....................205
Turn signal ..................................50
V
Vehicle dimensions ...........298, 302
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................302
Vehicle loading ..........................174
Ventilating your vehicle ...........195
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......10
Washer fluid ..............................259
Water, Driving through .............219
Windows
power .........................................63
power down back window .......64
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers ..........................................57
checking and adding fluid .....259
replacing wiper blades .............57
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