2012 FORD F150 differential

UNIQUE FEATURES
•6.2L Boss V8 engine
•6R80 6-speed automatic transmission
•4x4 electronic shift-on-the-fly transfer case
•Modified rear differential capable of locking in 2H, 4H and 4L
•Torsen helical front differential for increased capability
•4.10 front and rear axle ratios
•Rear axle with upgraded 35 tooth spline axle shafts
•Super Cab or Crew Cab – 5.5’ box with unique outer box
•Box graphics
•Hood with functional air extractors
•Hood graphics
•Unique grille
•Front off-road camera
•Front camera washer
•Dual exhaust, 3.5” exhaust tips
•Modified rear bumper with integrated rear tow hooks
•Heavy duty front skid plate and engine skid plate, and front tow hooks
•Cast aluminum running board/sill protector with Durabedprotection
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OFF-ROAD MODE
Off-road mode allows you to change the operating characteristics of the
following features to allow for better off-road performance:
•Transmission shifting and response
•Electronic locking differential
•AdvanceTrac(ABS, RSC, Traction Control)
Enabling off-road mode
With the vehicle traveling less than
5 mph (8 km/h) and your foot off of
the accelerator pedal, press this
button to turn on off-road mode. A
chime will sound and a message will
display indicating that off-road mode
is active. If any of the conditions are
not met, the message center will
display the appropriate messages to guide the driver through the proper
operating procedures. SeeMessage centerin yourOwner’s Guidefor
more information.
Press the button again to turn it off.
WARNING:Off-road mode is specifically calibrated for off-road
driving conditions and should never be used on pavement.
With this mode enabled, the operating characteristics of the following
features will be altered:
•Transmission shifting and response–Transmission upshifts are
delayed and occur less frequently. This ensures the best possible
vehicle response and acceleration if the driver needs to briefly lift off
of the throttle to negotiate an obstacle or corner.
•Electronic locking differential (ELD)–If engaged, the ELD will
remain locked until the operator manually disengages it with the
control knob, or disengages off-road mode and exceeds the standard
ELD speed thresholds. Refer toElectronic locking differentialin the
Drivingchapter of yourOwner’s Guidefor more information.
•AdvanceTrac–When off-road mode is engaged, the AdvanceTrac
settings are altered for optimized off-road performance.
•Tow/haul mode –If tow/haul mode is active, it will be disabled. Also,
you cannot select tow/haul mode when off-road mode is on. As the
SVT Raptor is primarily a performance vehicle, off-road mode takes
priority over tow/haul mode.
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AdvanceTracmodes
The AdvanceTracsystem, when used with off-road mode, provides the
SVT Raptor with alternative AdvanceTraccalibrations which improve
off-road performance.
With off-road mode on, the following changes to AdvanceTracwill
occur:
•Pressing the stability control off button once–This places the
vehicle in the off-road sport mode with the ESC, TCS and ABS active.
TCS and ESC are altered to allow for more tire spin and vehicle slip. It
also puts the ABS in a unique off-road mode calibration. RSC is
disabled in this mode.
Note:Operating the vehicle in this mode does not guarantee that the
vehicle will not become stuck in sand, snow or mud, etc. It is the
driver’s responsibility to assess off-road situations and determine if the
terrain is passable.
•Pressing and holding the stability control off button–This places
the vehicle in the off-road sport mode with the ESC, RSC, and TCS
disabled. While in 4X4 Hi and Lo, the steering efforts will seem slightly
higher due to the addition of the Torsen Helical front differential.
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AdvanceTrac with RSC features when using Off-road mode
Off
-road
modeButton functions“Sliding
car” iconMessage center display
RSC ESC TCS ABS
AdvanceTrac Off-road mode
– Default at start-up Off Enabled Off On On On Street
Off Button pressed momentarily On Sport Off On Sport Sport Street
Off Button pressed and held for more
than 5 seconds while traveling
under 35 mph (56 km/h)Flashes, then
stays onDisabled Off Off Off Off* Street
Off Vehicle speed exceeds 35 mph
(56 km/h) while/after button is
pressed and held for more than
5 secondsOn Disabled Off On Sport On Street
On Button pressed momentarily
On Sport On Off Sport SportOff-
Road
On Button pressed and held for more
than 5 secondsFlashes, then
stays onDisabled On Off Off Off*Off-
Road
*While in 4X4 Hi and Lo, the steering efforts will seem slightly higher due to the addition of the Torsen Helical front
differential.
Note:When off-road mode is on, pressing the stability control off button will change the ABS to an
off-road specific calibration. The ABS off-road mode desensitizes the ABS. The ABS calibration in
off-road mode is optimized for performance on off-road surfaces. This helps on very rough
terrain/adverse driving conditions where the standard ABS calibration may become too active and
hinder the type of driving required in off-road conditions.
For more information on the AdvanceTracand its operation, refer toAdvanceTracwith Roll
Stability Control™ (RSC) stability enhancement systemin theDrivingchapter of your
Owner’s Guide.
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Note:The Front camera must be enabled in theinstrument cluster
under truck apps to operate. Off-road mode along with the electronic
locking differential or 4L must be activated in order for the front camera
system to function.
The front camera system is located
on the front grille. It provides a
video image of the area in front of
the vehicle. which appears on the
navigation system screen.
To use the front off-road camera system
With the off-road mode on and the electronic locking differential or 4L
activated, you can now enable the front camera system. SeeOff-road
modein theDrivingchapter of this supplement andElectronic locking
differential (ELD)in theDrivingchapter of your owner’s guide to
activate these systems. Place the gearshift lever into D (Drive) to see the
image on the screen. The area displayed on the screen may vary
according to the vehicle orientation and road conditions.
Note:TheFront Off-Road Camera Systemis a convenience feature and
is not a substitute for your front windshield. Always be aware of the
environment around you.
The front off-road video camera includes the following features that will
assist the driver at speeds less than 15 mph (25 km/h).
Note:Traveling above 15 mph (25 km/hr) while the camera is active will
cause the camera to shut off, it will not turn back on until the vehicle
goes below 13 mph (21 km/hr).
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It is important that you take the time to become familiar with the
controls and dynamics of your vehicle before attempting higher speed
off-roading. Some points to consider:
•Build up speed slowly. Initially, drive at a pace which allows ample
time to fully assess the terrain around you and to understand how the
vehicle is responding to both the terrain and driver inputs. Increase
pace as comfort increases while always being mindful of how the
vehicle is responding to various events at different speeds.
•Find a wide open place to experiment with different functions on the
truck. Try a given maneuver with different vehicle settings (4H vs.
4L), (differential locked vs. unlocked), (AdvanceTrac in key-on vs.
single press vs. press and hold modes) and see how the truck
responds. Start slowly and build pace as comfort increases.
•Similarly, in a wide open space, experiment with different driving
techniques. For example, if the vehicle is tending to push straight
ahead when trying to negotiate a turn (understeering or plowing), a
light application of the brake while turning may help rotate the truck.
A wider entry to the corner or entering the corner more slowly may
help the truck turn and allow you to apply the throttle sooner after
negotiating the turn.
•Remember the phrasesmooth is fast. This refers to your steering,
throttle, and brake movements. Smooth decisive movements will yield
improved results while helping to increase safety.
•As speed increases, it is wise to look farther ahead of the vehicle so
that there is time to react to oncoming obstacles. Remember that in
many off-road environments, obstacles will be hard to see until they
are relatively near. A good strategy is to alternate between looking far
ahead and up closer to the front of the vehicle as you’re driving.
•Also remember todrive what you can see. This refers to not driving
faster than you are able to negotiate unforeseen upcoming obstacles.
This could refer to obstacles over a brow, in a ravine, in brush, in
dusty conditions, and in the darkness among others.
•If you are driving in a dusty area. Be sure to leave ample distance
between you and any other vehicles to ensure adequate vision.
•Always remember that you may not be the only one in a particular
recreational area, always be cognizant of others in your area. This is
especially true of motorcycles and ATV’s which may be more difficult
to spot than a full-sized vehicle.
•If driving in desert conditions, it is advised that you always drive with
your headlights on to help other drivers more easily see you.
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