2009 FORD F150 oil change

Customer Assistance 335
Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) 341
Reporting safety defects (Canada only) 342
Cleaning 343
Maintenance and Specifications 352
Engine compartment 354
Engine oil 357
Battery 360
Engine coolant 362
Fuel information 368
Air filter(s) 386
Part numbers 389
Maintenance product specifications and capacities 390
Engine data 394
Accessories 397
Index 399
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Setup Menu
Press and hold the SELECT/RESET stem to get into the SETUP menu
sequence from the INFO menu for the following items:
•Oil Life
•Units (English/Metric)
•Rear Park Aid (if equipped)
•Autolamp (if equipped)
•Autolock (if equipped)
•Autounlock (if equipped)
•Easy Entry (if equipped)
•Trailer Sway (if equipped)
•Language
•Reset to English–if in another language (see Note below)
Note:When returning to the
SETUP menu and a non-English
language has been selected, HOLD
RESET FOR ENGLISH will be
displayed to change back to English.
Press and hold the SELECT/RESET
stem to change back to English.
Oil Life XXX% HOLD RESET = NEW
An oil change is required whenever indicated by the message center.
USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ENGINE OILS.
To reset the oil monitoring system to 100% after each oil change
[approximately 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or six months] perform the
following:
1. Press and release the
SELECT/RESET stem to display OIL
LIFE = XXX% HOLD RESET =
NEW.
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2. Press and hold the
SELECT/RESET stem for two
seconds and release. Oil life is set to
100% and “OIL LIFE SET TO 100%”
is displayed.
3. While “OIL LIFE SET TO 100%”
is displayed, if a lower oil life start value is desired, press and release the
RESET control to reduce the start value. Each press of the
SELECT/RESET stem reduces the value by 10 percent.
Note:Oil life start value of 100% equals 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or six
months. For example, setting oil life start value to 60% sets the oil life
start value to 4,500 miles (7,200 km) and 108 days.
Units (English/Metric)
1. Select this function from the
SETUP menu for the current units
to be displayed.
2. Press and hold the
SELECT/RESET stem to change
from English to Metric.
3. Press the SELECT/RESET stem for the next SETUP menu item or
wait for more than four seconds to return to the INFO menu.
Rear Park Aid (if equipped)
This feature sounds a warning tone to warn the driver of obstacles near
the rear bumper, and functions only when R (Reverse) gear is selected.
1. To disable/enable the reverse
sensing system feature with the
vehicle in P (Park), select this
function from the SETUP MENU or
put the vehicle in R (Reverse).
2. Press and hold the SELECT/RESET stem to turn the park aid ON or
OFF.
3. Press the SELECT/RESET stem for the next SETUP MENU item or
wait for more than four seconds to return to the INFO mENU.
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Trailer sway (if equipped)
This feature uses the electronic stability control to mitigate trailer sway.
1. To disable/enable the trailer sway
feature, select this function from the
SETUP menu.
2. Press the SELECT/RESET stem
to turn the trailer sway on or off.
Language
Note:When entering the SETUP
MENU and a non-English language
has been selected, “PRESS RESET
FOR ENGLISH” will be displayed to
change back to English.
1. Select this function from the SETUP menu.
2. Press and hold the SELECT/RESET stem to select a new language.
Selectable languages are English, Spanish and French
3. Press the SELECT/RESET stem for the next SETUP menu item or
wait for more than four seconds to return to the INFO menu.
Reset to English (if in another language)
When entering the SETUP menu
and a non-English language has
been selected, HOLD RESET FOR
ENGLISH will be displayed.
Press and hold the SELECT/RESET
stem to set the language choice.
System check
Press and hold the SELECT/RESET stem to get into the system check
sequence from the INFO menu for the following items:
The message center will cycle through each of the systems being
monitored. For each of the monitored systems, the message center will
indicate either an OK message or a warning message for two seconds.
The sequence of the system check report and how it appears in the
message center is as follows:
1. XXX% OIL LIFE
2. CHARGING SYSTEM
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Warning display Status
XXX miles to E fuel level low The warning can be reset. If the
condition/problem occurs again, the
message can return after being reset.
The warning can return after the
ignition key is turned from off to on if
the condition/problem still exists. Check charging system
Tire pressure sensor fault
Low tire pressure
Service RSC now
Check fuel fill inlet
Check 4x4 (if equipped)
Tire pressure monitor fault
Brake fluid level low The warning can be reset. The
warning can return after the ignition
key is turned from off to on if the
condition/problem still exists. Trailer brake module fault (if
equipped)
Oil change required
XX% Oil life change soon
Wiring fault on trailer (if
equipped)
Check rear park aid (if
equipped)
Trailer disconnected (if
equipped)The warning can be reset. The
warning can return immediately after
being reset if the condition/problem
still exists. The warning will return
10 minutes after being reset if the
condition/problem still exists. The
warning can return after the ignition
key is turned from off to on if the
condition/problem still exists. Check brake system
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REAR RIGHT DOOR AJAR— Displayed when the rear right door is
not completely closed.
XXX MILES TO E FUEL LEVEL LOW— Displayed as an early
reminder of a low fuel condition.
CHECK CHARGING SYSTEM— Displayed when the electrical system
is not maintaining proper voltage. If you are operating electrical
accessories when the engine is idling at a low speed, turn off as many of
the electrical loads as soon as possible. If the warning stays on or comes
on when the engine is operating at normal speeds, contact your
authorized dealer as soon as possible
TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR FAULT— Displayed when a tire pressure
sensor is malfunctioning, or your spare tire is in use. For more
information on how the system operates under these conditions, refer to
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)in the
Tires, Wheels and Loadingchapter. If the warning stays on or
continues to come on, contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible
LOW TIRE PRESSURE— Displayed when one or more tires on your
vehicle have low tire pressure. Refer toInflating Your Tiresin the
Tires, Wheels and Loadingchapter.
SERVICE RSC NOW— Displayed when the RSC system is not
operating properly. If the warning stays on or continues to come on,
contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible.
CHECK FUEL FILL INLET— Displayed when the fuel fill inlet may
not be properly closed. Refer toEasy Fuel™ “no cap” fuel systemin
theMaintenance and Specificationschapter.
CHECK 4X4 (if equipped)— Displayed when a 4X4 system fault is
present. For more information, refer toFour-wheel drive (4WD)
operationin theDrivingchapter.
TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR FAULT— Displayed when the Tire
Pressure Monitoring System is malfunctioning. If the warning stays on or
continues to come on, contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible
BRAKE FLUID LEVEL LOW— Indicates the brake fluid level is low
and the brake system should be inspected immediately. Refer toBrake
fluidin theMaintenance and Specificationschapter.
TRAILER BRAKE MODULE FAULT (if equipped)— Displayed and
accompanied by a single chime, in response to faults sensed by the TBC.
Refer toTrailer towingin theTires, Wheels and Loadingchapter for
more information.
OIL CHANGE REQUIRED— Displayed when an oil change is
required.
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XX% OIL LIFE CHANGE SOON— Displayed when an oil change will
soon be required and shows the percentage of oil life left.
WIRING FAULT ON TRAILER (if equipped)— Displayed if there
are certain faults in the vehicle wiring and trailer wiring/brake system.
Refer toTrailer towingin theTires, Wheels and Loadingchapter for
more information.
CHECK REAR PARK AID (if equipped)— Displayed when the
transmission is in R (Reverse). Refer toReverse sensing systemin the
Drivingchapter.
TRAILER DISCONNECTED (if equipped)— Displayed when a
trailer connection becomes disconnected, either intentionally or
unintentionally, and has been sensed during a given ignition cycle. Refer
toTrailer towingin theTires, Wheels and Loadingchapter for more
information.
CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM— Displayed when a fault has been detected
by the ABS module.
PARK BRAKE ENGAGED— Displayed when the parking brake is
engaged.
FOR 4X4 LOW STOP VEHICLE (if equipped)— Displayed when the
trailer sway control has detected trailer sway. For more information,
refer to theDrivingchapter for more information.
FOR 4X4 LOW STOP VEHICLE (if equipped)— Displayed when
4X4 LOW is selected while the vehicle is moving. For more information,
refer toFour-wheel drive (4WD) operationin theDrivingchapter.
FOR 4X4 LOW SHIFT TO N (if equipped)— Displayed when 4X4
LOW is selected and the vehicle is stopped. For more information, refer
toFour-wheel drive (4WD) operationin theDrivingchapter.
TO EXIT 4X4 LOW STOP VEHICLE (if equipped)— Displayed
when 2WD is selected while the vehicle is operating in 4X4 LOW. For
more information, refer toFour-wheel drive (4WD) operationin the
Drivingchapter.
TO EXIT 4X4 LOW SHIFT TO N (if equipped)— Displayed when
2WD is selected while the vehicle has been stopped in 4X4 LOW. For
more information, refer toFour-wheel drive (4WD) operationin the
Drivingchapter.
TRAILER CONNECTED (if equipped)— Displayed when a correct
trailer connection (a trailer with electric trailer brakes) is sensed during
a given ignition cycle. Refer toTrailer towingin theTires, Wheels and
Loadingchapter for more information.
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7. TBC GAIN = XX.X
OUTPUT = ////// (if equipped and trailer connected)
Oil Life XXX% HOLD RESET = NEW
An oil change is required whenever indicated by the message center and
according to the recommended maintenance schedule. USE ONLY
RECOMMENDED ENGINE OILS.
To reset the oil monitoring system to 100% after each oil change
(approximately 7,500 miles [12,000 km] or six months) perform the
following:
1. Press and release the SETUP
control to display “OIL LIFE XXX%
HOLD RESET = NEW”.
2. Press and hold the RESET
control for two seconds and release.
Oil life is set to 100% and “OIL LIFE
SET TO 100%” is displayed.
Note:To change oil life 100% miles value from 7,500 miles (12,000 km)
or six months to another value, proceed to Step 3.
3. Once “OIL LIFE SET TO XXX%” is displayed, release and press the
RESET control switch to change the Oil Life Start Value. Each release
and press will reduce the value by 10%.
Rear Park Aid (if equipped)
This feature sounds a warning tone to warn the driver of obstacles near
the rear bumper, and functions only when R (Reverse) gear is selected.
1. To disable/enable the reverse
sensing system feature with the
vehicle in P (Park), select this
function from the SETUP MENU or
put the vehicle in R (Reverse).
2. Press and hold the RESET control to turn the park aid ON or OFF.
3. Press the RESET control for the next SETUP MENU item or wait for
more than four seconds to return to the INFO MENU.
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