OFF-ROAD DRIVING
WARNING
Off-roading can be extremelydangerous and carries inherent risksthat may not be preventable evenwith the best precautions. Ford stronglyrecommends driving within your ability andtaking every safety precaution, includingthose found here and at other off-roaddriving organizations such as the Best inthe Desert Racing (www.bitd.com) andSCORE International Off-Road Racing.
In addition to providing an excellenton-road driving experience, your vehicleexcels at all types of off-road driving. Thetruck has been designed and equipped toallow you to explore those places wherethe road doesn’t take you whether it’s aforest trail or the open desert. Before goingoff-roading, consult with your localgovernmental agencies to determinedesignated off-road trails and recreationareas. Also, be sure to understand anyoff-road vehicle registration requirementsfor the area in which you plan on driving.
Tread Lightly is an educational programdesigned to increase public awareness ofland-use regulations and responsibilitiesin our nation’s wilderness areas. Ford joinsthe U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of LandManagement in encouraging you to helppreserve our national forest and otherpublic and private lands by treading lightly.
Before taking your vehicle off-roading, abasic vehicle inspection should be done tomake sure that the vehicle is in top workingcondition.
It is always recommended that at leasttwo vehicles are used while off-roading.The buddy system helps make sure thathelp is close at hand should a vehiclebecome stuck or damaged. It is also wiseto take supplies such as a first aid kit,supply of water, tow strap, cell or satellitephone with you any time an off-roadexcursion is planned.
Off-Road Mode
Off road mode changes the calibrations offour systems on the vehicle to enhance offroad performance:
•Electronic locking differential(ELD)— Any speed thresholds for theELD are lifted. The ELD will remainlocked up to the maximum vehiclespeed when engaged.
•AdvanceTrac— When off-road modeis engaged, the AdvanceTrac settingsare altered for optimized off-roadperformance.
•Transmission shifting andresponse— The transmission shiftschedule is altered for improved offroad performance. Upshifts aredelayed and occur less frequently. Thiswill provide the best possible vehicleresponse and acceleration.
•Engine throttle calibration— Theengine throttle calibration is altered forimproved off-road performance.
Note:Operating the vehicle in this modedoes not guarantee that the vehicle will notbecome stuck in sand, snow or mud or otherdebris. It is the driver’s responsibility toassess off-road situations and determine ifthe terrain is passable.
Note:Tow/haul mode will be disabledwhen off-road mode is active. If tow/haulmode is active, it will be disabled whenoff-road mode is active.
15F150 (TF6)Driving Hints
Maximum Allow-able Vehicle SpeedWater Depth
40 mph (65 km/h)6 in (150 mm)
31 mph (50 km/h)8 in (200 mm)
19 mph (30 km/h)10 in (250 mm)
8 mph (12 km/h)12 in (300 mm)
4 mph (7 km/h)18 to 30 in (450mm to 760 mm)
Less than 6 mph(10 km/h)Reverse – up to 30in (760 mm)
High Speed Off-Roading
The off-road driving discussed thus far hasfocused on the type of events typicallyencountered during slow speed off-roaddriving conditions. Your vehicle providesexcellent performance in a full size pick-uptruck during these slower speed conditions,but truly excels at higher speed baja styleoff-road driving. High speed off-roadingpresents a unique challenge, but extra careand caution should be taken beforeengaging in this type of driving.
If you plan on using the truck for severe,high speed off-road use, the following isrecommended:
•Equip your truck with the safetyequipment used for the Stock-FullClass as defined in the rule books forthe Best in the Desert Racing(www.bitd.com) and SCOREInternational Off-Road Racing(www.score-international.com).
•Use personal safety equipmentincluding a SNELL SA certified helmetand approved neck restraint device.
•Before venturing off-road in unfamiliarareas at high speeds, do a low speedreconnaissance run (prerun) tobecome aware of any obstacles thatyou will encounter.
Ford SVT has engineered your vehicle foroff-road use beyond what is normal for aF-150. However, it can incur damage ifdriven beyond its capabilities. Skid plates,shock guards and running boards weredesigned to help limit damage to vitalcomponents and exterior finishes, butcannot prevent all damage if driven inextreme off-road conditions. Damage toskid plates, shock guards, running boardsand exterior finishes as well as bent,cracked or broken body, frame and chassiscomponents may not be covered bywarranty.
It is important that you take the time tobecome familiar with the controls anddynamics of your vehicle beforeattempting higher speed off-roading.
22F150 (TF6)Driving Hints
ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
6.2L V8 engineEngine
102 x 95 mm (4.01 x 3.74 in)Bore x Stroke
6.2L (6207 cc)Displacement
9.8:1Compression ratio
401 hp at 5500 rpm on 87 octane, 411 hp at5500 rpm on 91 octaneHorsepower (SAE net)
434 lb-ft at 4500 rpm on 87 octane, 434 lb-ftat 4500 rpm on 91 octaneTorque
6000 rpmRedline
64.6 hp/l on 87 octane, 66.2 hp/l on 91 octaneSpecific output
Single overhead cam, roller rocker shaft withhydraulic lash adjustment, inverted-toothchain drive, ovate-wire valve springs, twovalves per cylinder
Valvetrain
Sequential electronic fuel injection, returnlessfuel systemFuel system
Coil-on-plug electronic ignition with secondarywire and dual-plugIgnition system
Single 80 mm (3.15 in)Throttle body
Cast-iron high silicon, molybdenum (HiSiMo)Exhaust manifolds
Drivetrain
Modified rear axle for track width, 4.10 ratioRear axle
Aluminum with hardened yokeDriveshaft
RatioGearGear ratios
4.171st
2.342nd
1.523rd
1.144th
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0.875th
0.696th
3.40Reverse
MOTORCRAFT PARTS
6.2L V8 engineComponent
FA-1883Air filter element
BTX-59 or BTX-65-6501Battery
FL-820SOil filter
2Spark plugs
1Heavy-duty battery, if equipped.2For spark plug replacement, see your authorized dealer. Refer your scheduled maintenanceinformation for the appropriate intervals for changing the spark plugs.
Replace the spark plugs with ones that meet Ford material and design specifications foryour vehicle, such as Motorcraft or equivalent replacement parts. The customer warrantymay be void for any damage to the engine if such spark plugs are not used.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Ford part number /Ford specificationFord part name orequivalentCapacityItem
XO-5W20-QSP orXO-5W20-QFS(U.S.); CXO-5W20-LSP12 or CXO-5W20-LFS12(Canada) / WSS-M2C945-A
Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 Motor Oil6.6L (7.0 qt)(includes filterchange)
Engine oil 1,2
VC-3DIL-B (US);CVC-3DIL-B(Canada) / WSS-M97B44-D2
Motorcraft OrangeAntifreeze/CoolantPrediluted
16.0L (16.9 qt)Engine coolant3
XY-80W90-QL(US); CXY-80W90-1L (Canada) / WSP-M2C197–A
Motorcraft SAE 80W-90 Premium RearAxle Lubricant (US);Motorcraft SAE 80W-90 Premium AxleLubricant (Canada)
1.7L (3.6 pt)Front axle lubricant4
XY-75W85-QL /WSS-M2C942-A75W-85 PremiumSynthetic HypoidGear Lubricant
2.6L (5.5 pt)Rear axle lubricant5
——98.4L (26 gal)SuperCab fuel tank
——136.3L (36 gal)CrewCab fuel tank
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Ford part number /Ford specificationFord part name orequivalentCapacityItem
XT-10-QLV /MERCON LVXT-10-QLVC (US); CXT-10-LV12 (Canada)
Motorcraft MERCONLV ATF12.4L (13.1 qt) 7Transmission fluid6
XL-12 (US); CXL-12(Canada) / ESP-M2C166-H
Motorcraft TransferCase Fluid1.4-1.5L (2.9-3.1pt)Transfer caselubricant
1Your engine has been designed to use Motorcraft motor oils or equivalent oil brands thatmeet Ford's specifications. It is also acceptable to use motor oils of the recommendedviscosity grade that meet API SN requirements and displays the API Certification Markfor gasoline engines.2Do not use oils labeled with API SN service category unless the label also display the APIcertification mark. These oils do not meet the requirements of your vehicles engine andemissions system. Do not use supplemental engine oil additives. They are unnecessaryand could lead to engine damage that is not covered by Ford’s warranty.3Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle.4 Add 118 ml (4 fluid oz.) of Additive Friction Modifier XL-3 (US) / CXL-3 (Canada) orequivalent meeting Ford specification EST-M2C118-A for a complete refill of Torsen™limited slip differential front axles.5Fill 6 millimeter to 14 millimeter (1/4 inch to 9/16 inch) below bottom of fill hole.
Note:Your vehicle’s rear axle is filled with a synthetic rear axle lubricant and is consideredlubricated for life. These lubricants do not need to be checked or changed unless a leak issuspected, service is required or the axle assembly has been submerged in water. The axlelubricant should be changed any time the rear axle has been submerged in water.
Note:Do not add Additive Friction Modifier to the rear axle.6Make sure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. Transmission fluidrequirements are indicated on the dipstick or on the dipstick handle. Check the containerto verify the fluid being added is of the correct type. Refer to your scheduled maintenanceinformation to determine the correct service interval.7Approximate dry fill capacity including transmission fluid cooling system, actual refillcapacities will vary based on vehicle application and transmission fluid cooling system(for example: coolers size, cooling lines, auxiliary cooler capacities). The amount oftransmission fluid and fluid level should be set by the indication on the dipstick’s normaloperating range.
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AUXILIARY SWITCHES
The auxiliary switchboard on the centerconsole makes aftermarket customizationeasier, with four prewired switchesattached to the power distribution box forelectrical accessories.
These switches are labeled AUX 1,AUX2,AUX 3 and AUX 4. They will onlyoperate while the ignition is in the onposition, whether the engine is running ornot. It is, however, recommended that theengine remain running to maintain abattery charge when using the switchesfor an extended duration or higher currentdraws. When switched on by the operatorthey provide 10 amps, 15 amps or 30 ampsof electrical battery power for a variety ofuses.
The switches control relays and fuses thatare located under the hood in the auxiliaryswitch pass through circuits. See At aGlance (page 4).
There will also be one power lead for eachswitch found as a blunt-cut and sealedwire located to the right of the glove boxdoor and just above the passenger-sidekick panel.
You may need to pull down the auxiliarycords to access them.
Refer to the Fuses chapter of yourOwner’s Manual for information on fuseand relay locations. See your authorizeddealer for service.
Additional pass through circuits that runthrough the dash panel and under thehood, are located in the same location.
33F150 (TF6)AccessoriesE163431 E167342 E167344 E167343
BASE WARRANTY
The F-150 Raptor carries the same NewVehicle Limited Warranty as other FordF-150 models. This information is coveredin its entirety in your warranty information.
Warranty service for the F-150 Raptor orany SVT vehicle can be obtained at anyFord dealer nationwide.
SVT does not recommend modifying orracing SVT vehicles, as they are designedand built to be driven as delivered from thefactory. The warranty informationdiscusses vehicle usage and theinstallation of aftermarket parts and theireffect on warranty coverage.
Ford SVT has engineered your F-150Raptor for off-road use beyond what isnormal for a F-150. However, it can incurdamage if driven beyond its capabilities.Skid plates, shock guards and runningboards were designed to help limit damageto vital components and exterior finishes,but cannot prevent all damage if driven inextreme off-road conditions. Damage toskid plates, shock guards, running boardsand exterior finishes as well as bent,cracked or broken body, frame and chassiscomponents may not be covered bywarranty.
Vehicle damage caused by driving throughdeep water at excessive speeds may notbe covered under warranty. See Off-RoadDriving (page 15).
Please see the warranty information forcomplete information.
Perform Multi-Point Inspection and theinspections outlined in ScheduledMaintenance information. Refer to thevehicle’s Workshop Manual for removaland installation procedures. Replace withgenuine Ford and Motorcraft service partsas needed.
These modifications may not necessarilyprotect your engine from damage incompetition conditions. Subjecting yourvehicle to competition conditions evenwith these proposed modifications mayrender repairs non-reimbursable under theNew Vehicle Limited Warranty.
35F150 (TF6)Warranty Terms and Conditions