2007 FORD F150 air conditioning

How fail-safe cooling works
If the engine begins to overheat:
•The engine coolant temperature
gauge will move to the red (hot)
area.
•The mini message center (if
equipped) will indicate “Check
Gauges”, refer toWarning Lights
and Chimesin theInstrument Clusterchapter.
•The message center (if equipped) will indicate a system warning, refer
toMessage Centerin theDriver Controlschapter.
•The
light will illuminate.
If the engine reaches a preset over-temperature condition, the engine
will automatically switch to alternating cylinder operation. Each disabled
cylinder acts as an air pump and cools the engine.
When this occurs the vehicle will still operate. However:
•The engine power will be limited.
•The air conditioning system will be disabled.
Continued operation will increase the engine temperature:
•The engine will completely shut down.
•Steering and braking effort will increase.
Once the engine temperature cools, the engine can be re-started. Take
your vehicle to an authorized dealer as soon as possible to minimize
engine damage.
When fail-safe mode is activated
You have limited engine power when in the fail-safe mode, so drive the
vehicle with caution. The vehicle will not be able to maintain high speed
operation and the engine will run rough. Remember that the engine is
capable of completely shutting down automatically to prevent engine
damage, therefore:
1. Pull off the road as soon as safely possible and turn off the engine.
2. Arrange for the vehicle to be taken to an authorized dealer.
3. If this is not possible, wait a short period for the engine to cool.
4. Check the coolant level and replenish if low.
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A
Accessory delay ..........................76
Air cleaner filter ...............320–322
Air conditioning ....................51, 54
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ................................140–141
and child safety seats ............143
description ..............................141
disposal ....................................145
driver airbag ....................141, 144
indicator light .........................145
operation .........................141, 144
passenger airbag .............141, 144
Ambulance packages ....................8
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................295
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................213
Anti-theft system ......................112
arming the system ..................113
Armrests ....................................117
Audio system
(see Radio) ......................26, 28, 34
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................220
fluid, adding ............................316
fluid, checking ........................316
fluid, refill capacities ..............324
fluid, specification ..................324
Auxiliary Input Jack ...................41
Axle
lubricant specifications ..........324
refill capacities ........................324
traction lok ..............................216
B
Battery .......................................293acid, treating emergencies .....293
jumping a disabled battery ....259
maintenance-free ....................293
replacement, specifications ...322
servicing ..................................293
BeltMinder...............................135
deactivating/activating the
BeltMinder............................138
Brakes ........................................212
anti-lock ...................................213
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................213
fluid, checking and adding ....314
fluid, refill capacities ..............324
fluid, specifications .................324
lubricant specifications ..........324
parking ....................................214
shift interlock ..................217–218
Bulbs ............................................63
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....324
Cargo cage ...................................99
Cell phone use ..............................9
Changing a tire .........................252
Child safety restraints ..............149
child safety belts ....................149
Child safety seats ......................153
attaching with tether straps ..160
in front seat ....................154, 157
in rear seat ..............154, 157, 160
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............275
instrument panel ....................277
interior .....................................279
interior trim ............................279
plastic parts ............................276
safety belts ..............................279
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washing ....................................273
waxing .....................................273
wheels ......................................274
wiper blades ............................276
Climate control
(see Air conditioning or
Heating) ...........................48, 51, 54
Clock adjust
6-CD in dash .............................35
AM/FM Stereo ...........................27
AM/FM/CD .................................29
Clutch
fluid ..........................................315
operation while driving ..........223
recommended shift speeds ....224
Compass, electronic ..............87, 89
calibration .................................89
set zone adjustment ...........89–90
Console ........................................69
overhead ....................................70
Controls
power seat ...............................117
steering column ........................81
Coolant
checking and adding ..............295
refill capacities ................298, 324
specifications ..........................324
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................79
Customer Assistance ................241
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................270
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................271
Getting roadside assistance ...241
Getting the service you
need .........................................266
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................272Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................270
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................59
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................316
engine oil .................................289
Driveline universal joint and
slip yoke ....................................320
Driving under special
conditions ..................223, 232, 236
sand .........................................234
snow and ice ...........................237
through water .................235, 238
DVD system .................................47
E
Electronic message center .........89
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................259
Emergency Flashers .................243
Emission control system ..........311
Engine ........................................328
cleaning ...................................275
coolant .....................................295
fail-safe cooling .......................299
idle speed control ...................293
lubrication specifications .......324
refill capacities ........................324
service points ..................285–287
starting after a collision .........243
Engine block heater .................212
Engine oil ..................................289
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checking and adding ..............289
dipstick ....................................289
filter, specifications ........292, 322
recommendations ...................292
refill capacities ........................324
specifications ..........................324
Exhaust fumes ..........................212
F
Fail safe cooling ........................299
Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) ....301
Floor mats ...................................97
Fluid capacities .........................324
Foglamps .....................................59
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles .......227
driving off road .......................231
electronic shift ................229–230
indicator light .........................227
lever operated shift ................228
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................217
Fuel ............................................301
calculating fuel
economy ............................92, 308
cap ...........................................304
capacity ...................................324
choosing the right fuel ...........305
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................311
detergent in fuel .....................306
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................301, 304, 308
filter, specifications ........301, 322
fuel pump shut-off switch .....243
improving fuel economy ........308
octane rating ...................306, 328
quality ......................................307
running out of fuel .................307safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................301
Fuel - flex fuel vehicle
(FFV) .........................301, 305–306
Fuel pump shut-off switch .......243
Fuses ..................................244–245
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............304
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................308
Gauges .........................................19
H
Hazard flashers .........................243
Head restraints .................115, 119
Headlamps ...................................58
aiming ........................................60
autolamp system .......................58
bulb specifications ....................63
daytime running lights .............59
flash to pass ..............................59
high beam .................................59
replacing bulbs .........................64
turning on and off ....................58
Heating
heater only system ...................48
heating and air conditioning
system ...........................49, 51, 54
Homelink wireless control
system ..........................................83
Hood ..........................................284
How to get going ........................22
I
Ignition ...............................208, 328
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