2013 FORD F150 octane

Octane recommendations
3.7L V6/5.0L V8/6.2L V8 engines
“Regular” unleaded gasoline with a pump (R+M)/2 octane rating of 87 is
recommended. Some stations offer fuels posted as “Regular” with an
octane rating below 87, particularly in high altitude areas. Fuels with
octane levels below 87 are not recommended.
3.5L V6 EcoBoost engine
“Regular” unleaded gasoline with a pump (R+M)/2 octane rating of 87 is
recommended. Some stations offer fuels posted as “Regular” with an
octane rating below 87, particularly in high altitude areas. Fuels with
octane levels below 87 are not recommended. Premium fuel will provide
improved performance and is recommended for severe duty usage such
as trailer tow.
Do not be concerned if your engine
sometimes knocks lightly. However,
if it knocks heavily while you are
using fuel with the recommended
octane rating, see your authorized
dealer to prevent any engine damage.
RUNNING OUT OF FUEL
Avoid running out of fuel because this situation may have an adverse
effect on powertrain components.
If you have run out of fuel:
•You may need to cycle the ignition from off to on several times after
refueling to allow the fuel system to pump the fuel from the tank to
the engine. On restarting, cranking time will take a few seconds longer
than normal.
•Normally, adding 1 gallon (3.8L) of fuel is enough to restart the
engine. If the vehicle is out of fuel and on a steep grade, more than
1 gallon (3.8L) may be required.
•The service engine soon indicator may come on. For more information
on the service engine soon indicator, refer to theInstrument Cluster
chapter.
SeeSettingsin theInstrument Clusterchapter for information on
calculating DTE (Distance to empty).
87(R+M)/2 METHOD
Fuel and Refueling195
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ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
Engine3.7L V6
Engine5.0L V8
Engine6.2L V8
Engine3.5L V6
EcoBoost
Engine
Cubic
inches226 302 378 214
FuelMinimum
87 octane
or E85Minimum
87 octane
or E85Minimum
87 octaneMinimum
87 octane
Firing order 1-4-2-5-3-6 1-5-4-8-6-3-7-2 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8 1-4-2-5-3-6
Ignition
systemCoil on plug Coil on plug Coil on plug Coil on plug
Spark plug
gap.049-.053 in.
1.25-1.35 mm.049-.053 in.
1.25-1.35 mm.041-.047 in.
1.04-1.20 mm.030-.033 in.
.75-.85 mm
Compression
ratio10.5:1 10.5:1 9.8:1 10.0:1
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Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................296
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................294
D
Defrost .......................149, 151, 153
rear window ............................157
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................322
engine oil .................................315
Display settings .........................519
Drivebelt ....................................385
Driving under special
conditions ..................210, 221, 223
sand .........................................221
snow and ice ...........................224
through water .................222, 279
Dual automatic temperature
control (DATC) .........................153
E
Electronic message center .......110
Electronic stability control ......230
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................287
running out of fuel .................195
Emission control system ..........200
End user license agreement ....545
Engine ................................384–385
cleaning ...................................341
coolant .....................................316
fail-safe cooling .......................319
idle speed control ...................324
lubrication specifications .......386refill capacities ........................386
service points ..................311–314
Engine block heater .................191
Engine oil
checking and adding ..............315
dipstick ....................................315
filter, specifications ................392
refill capacities ........................386
specifications ..........................386
Event data recording ..................12
Exhaust fumes ..........................191
F
Fail safe cooling ........................319
Fleet MyKey programming ........69
Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) ....193
Floor mats .................................280
Fluid capacities .........................386
Fog lamps ....................................92
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles .......212
description ..............................215
driving off road .......................219
electronic shift ........................213
indicator light .........................212
Fuel
cap ...........................................197
capacity ...................................386
choosing the right fuel ...........194
filler funnel .............................195
filling your vehicle with fuel ..197
filter, specifications ................323
fuel pump shut-off ..................286
octane rating ...........195, 384–385
quality ......................................194
running out of fuel .................195
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................193
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Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................92
LATCH anchors ...........................30
Lights, warning and indicator ..105
Listening to music ....................480
Loading instructions .................250
Load limits .................................244
Locks
autolock .....................................75
childproof ..................................36
doors ..........................................74
Lubricant specifications ...........386
Lug nuts ....................................383
Lumbar support, seats .............163
M
Making and receiving calls .......502
MAP DVD - Loading and
Unloading ..................................502
Map icons ..................................541
Map mode ..................................539
Map preferences .......................538
Map updates ..............................543
Media Bluetooth menu options
(adding, connecting, deleting,
turning on/off) ..........................459
Message center .................110–111
warning messages ...................123
Mirrors .................................97, 101
fold away .............................98–99
programmable memory ............65
side view mirrors (power) .......97
signal .........................................99
Moon roof ..................................102
Motorcraftparts ..............339, 392MyFord Touch™ system ..........469
MyKey ..........................................69
N
Navigation features ...................533
Navigation voice commands ....543
Notifications ..............................514
O
Octane rating ............................195
P
Pairing other phones ........429, 502
Pairing your phone ...................501
Pairing your phone for
the first time .....................428, 501
Parental MyKey programming ...69
Parking brake ............................227
Parts
(see Motorcraftparts) ...........392
Phone Bluetooth menu options
(adding, connecting, deleting,
turning on/off) ..........................439
Phone redial ..............................433
Phone settings ..................505, 526
Phone voice commands ............507
Playing music (by artist,
album, genre, playlist,
tracks, similar) ..........................457
POI categories ...........................535
Point of Interest (POI) .............535
Power deployable running
boards ........................................257
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