2009 FORD F150 ignition

EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
Your vehicle is equipped with various emission control components and a
catalytic converter which will enable your vehicle to comply with
applicable exhaust emission standards. To make sure that the catalytic
converter and other emission control components continue to work
properly:
•Use only the specified fuel listed.
•Avoid running out of fuel.
•Do not turn off the ignition while your vehicle is moving, especially at
high speeds.
•Have the items listed inscheduled maintenance information
performed according to the specified schedule.
The scheduled maintenance items listed inscheduled maintenance
informationare essential to the life and performance of your vehicle
and to its emissions system.
If other than Ford, Motorcraft or Ford-authorized parts are used for
maintenance replacements or for service of components affecting
emission control, such non-Ford parts should be equivalent to genuine
Ford Motor Company parts in performance and durability.
WARNING:Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle in dry grass
or other dry ground cover. The emission system heats up the
engine compartment and exhaust system, which can start a fire.
Illumination of theService engine soon
indicator, charging system
warning light or the temperature warning light, fluid leaks, strange odors,
smoke or loss of engine power could indicate that the emission control
system is not working properly.
An improperly operating or damaged exhaust system may allow exhaust
to enter the vehicle. Have a damaged or improperly operating exhaust
system inspected and repaired immediately.
WARNING:Exhaust leaks may result in entry of harmful and
potentially lethal fumes into the passenger compartment.
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Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing
Some state/provincial and local governments may have
Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) programs to inspect the emission control
equipment on your vehicle. Failure to pass this inspection could prevent
you from getting a vehicle registration. Your vehicle may not pass the I/M
test if theService engine soon
indicator is on or not working
properly (bulb is burned out), or if the OBD-II system has determined
that some of the emission control systems have not been properly
checked. In this case, the vehicle is considered not ready for I/M testing.
If theService engine soon
indicator is on or the bulb does not
work, the vehicle may need to be serviced. Refer to the On board
diagnostics (OBD-II) description in this chapter.
If the vehicle’s engine or transmission has just been serviced, or the
battery has recently run down or been replaced, the OBD-II system may
indicate that the vehicle is not ready for I/M testing. To determine if the
vehicle is ready for I/M testing, turn the ignition key to the on position
for 15 seconds without cranking the engine. If theService engine
soon
indicator blinks eight times, it means that the vehicle is not
ready for I/M testing; if theService engine soon
indicator stays on
solid, it means that the vehicle is ready for I/M testing.
The OBD-II system is designed to check the emission control system
during normal driving. A complete check may take several days. If the
vehicle is not ready for I/M testing, the following driving cycle consisting
of mixed city and highway driving may be performed:
15 minutes of steady driving on an expressway/highway followed by
20 minutes of stop-and-go driving with at least four 30-second idle
periods.
Allow the vehicle to sit for at least eight hours without starting the
engine. Then, start the engine and complete the above driving cycle. The
engine must warm up to its normal operating temperature. Once started,
do not turn off the engine until the above driving cycle is complete. If
the vehicle is still not ready for I/M testing, the above driving cycle will
have to be repeated.
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ENGINE DATA
Engine4.6L 2V V8
engine4.6L 3V V8
engine5.4L V8 engine
Cubic inches 281 281 330
Required fuel87 octane 87 octane 87 octane or
Ethanol (E85)*
Firing order 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8
Ignition system Coil on plug Coil on plug Coil on plug
Spark plug gap0.052–0.056 inch
(1.32–1.42mm)0.039–0.043 inch
(1.0–1.1mm)0.039–0.043 inch
(1.0–1.1mm)
Compression
ratio9.4:1 9.8:1 9.85:1
*5.4L 3V FFV engines only.
Engine drivebelt routing
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Homelink wireless control
system ..........................................85
Hood ..........................................353
I
Ignition ...............................262, 394
Illuminated visor mirror .............67
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................196
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................381
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................347
cluster ........................................12
J
Jack ............................................319
positioning ...............................319
storage .....................................319
Jump-starting your vehicle ......328
K
Keyless entry system ...............138
autolock ...................................127
keypad .....................................139
locking and unlocking doors ..140
programming entry code .......139
Keys ...................................126, 141
positions of the ignition .........262
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................54
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................60
daytime running light ...............56fog lamps ...................................55
headlamps .................................54
headlamps, flash to pass ..........55
interior lamps .....................58–59
replacing bulbs ...................61, 64
LATCH anchors .........................204
Lights, warning and indicator ....12
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........270
Limited-slip axle .......................277
Load limits .................................241
Loading instructions .................247
Locks
autolock ...................................127
childproof ................................130
doors ........................................126
Lubricant specifications ...........390
Lug nuts ....................................327
Lumbar support, seats .............148
M
Message center ...................89, 100
english/metric button .............106
system check button ..............103
warning messages .............95, 107
Mirrors ...................................74–75
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................74
fold away ...................................76
heated ......................44, 46, 49, 77
programmable memory ..........133
side view mirrors (power) .......75
signal .........................................77
Moon roof ....................................84
Motorcraft parts ........351, 368, 389
N
Navigation system .......................40
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