2015 FORD F150 ESP

Avoid the Rising Cost of Properly
Maintaining Your Vehicle!
Ford Extended Service Plan also offers a
Premium Maintenance Plan that covers all
scheduled maintenance, and selected
wear items. The coverage is prepaid, so
you never have to worry about affording
your vehicle
’s maintenance. It covers
regular checkups, routine inspections,
preventive care and replacement of select
items that require periodic attention for
normal wear:
• Windshield wiper blades.
• Spark plugs.
• The clutch disc.
• Brake pads and linings.
• Shock absorbers.
• Struts.
• Engine Belts.
• Engine coolant hoses, clamps and
o-rings.
• Diesel exhaust fluid replenishment.
Interest Free Finance Options
Available
Take advantage of our interest free
installment payment plan. Just a 10%
down payment will provide you with an
affordable, no interest, no fee payment
program allowing you all the security and
benefits Ford ESP has to offer while paying
over time. You are pre-approved with no
credit checks, no hassles! To learn more,
call our Ford ESP specialists at
800-367-3377.
Ford ESP
P.O. Box 321067
Detroit, MI 48232 SERVICE PLANS (CANADA ONLY)
You can get more protection for your
vehicle by purchasing a Ford Extended
Service Plan. Ford Extended Service Plan
is the only service contract backed by Ford
Motor Company of Canada, Limited.
Depending on the plan you purchase, Ford
Extended Service Plan provides benefits
such as:
•
Rental reimbursement.
• Coverage for certain maintenance and
wear items.
• Protection against repair costs after
your New Vehicle Limited Warranty
Coverage expires.
• Roadside Assistance benefits.
There are several Ford Extended Service
Plans available in various time, distance
and deductible combinations. Each plan
is tailored to fit your own driving needs,
including reimbursement for towing and
rental. When you purchase Ford Extended
Service Plan, you receive added
peace-of-mind protection throughout
Canada and the United States, provided
by a network of participating authorized
Ford Motor Company dealers.
Note: Repairs performed outside of Canada
and the United States are not eligible for
Ford Extended Service Plan coverage.
This information is subject to change. For
more information, visit your local Ford of
Canada dealer or www.ford.ca to find the
Ford Extended Service Plan that is right for
you.
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GENERAL MAINTENANCE
INFORMATION
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?
Carefully following the maintenance
schedule helps protect against major repair
expenses resulting from neglect or
inadequate maintenance and may help to
increase the value of your vehicle when
you sell or trade it. Keep all receipts for
completed maintenance with your vehicle.
We have established regular maintenance
intervals for your vehicle based upon
rigorous testing. It is important that you
have your vehicle serviced at the proper
times. These intervals serve two purposes;
one is to maintain the reliability of your
vehicle and the second is to keep your cost
of owning your vehicle down.
It is your responsibility to have all
scheduled maintenance performed and to
make sure that the materials used meet
the specifications identified in this owner's
manual. See Capacities and
Specifications (page 359).
Failure to perform scheduled maintenance
invalidates warranty coverage on parts
affected by the lack of maintenance.
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your
Dealership?
Factory-Trained Technicians
Service technicians participate in extensive
factory-sponsored certification training to
help them become experts on the
operation of your vehicle. Ask your
dealership about the training and
certification their technicians have
received. Genuine Ford and Motorcraft®
Replacement Parts
Dealerships stock Ford, Motorcraft and
Ford-authorized branded re-manufactured
replacement parts. These parts meet or
exceed our specifications. Parts installed
at your dealership carry a nationwide
24-month or unlimited mile (kilometer)
parts and labor limited warranty.
If you do not use Ford authorized parts they
may not meet our specifications and
depending on the part, it could affect
emissions compliance.
Convenience
Many dealerships have extended evening
and Saturday hours to make your service
visit more convenient and they offer one
stop shopping. They can perform any
services that are required on your vehicle,
from general maintenance to collision
repairs.
Note:
Not all dealers have extended hours
or body shops. Please contact your dealer
for details.
Protecting Your Investment
Maintenance is an investment that pays
dividends in the form of improved
reliability, durability and resale value. To
maintain the proper performance of your
vehicle and its emission control systems,
make sure you have scheduled
maintenance performed at the designated
intervals.
Your vehicle is equipped with the
Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor system, which
displays a message in the information
display at the proper oil change interval.
This interval may be up to one year or
10000 miles (16000 kilometers).
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Engine Coolant Check...............................303
Adding Engine Coolant................................... 304
Checking the Engine Coolant....................... 303
Recycled Engine Coolant............................... 304
Severe Climates................................................. 305
What You Should Know About Fail-Safe Cooling............................................................. 305
Engine Immobilizer See: Passive Anti-Theft System...................... 71
Engine Oil Check..........................................302 Adding Engine Oil.............................................. 302
Engine Oil Dipstick
......................................302
Engine Specifications................................359
Drivebelt Routing............................................... 359
Entertainment..............................................455 AM/FM Radio...................................................... 457
Bluetooth Audio................................................. 470
Browsing Device Content............................... 455
CD........................................................................\
... 466
Line In...................................................................... 471
SD Card Slot and USB Port............................ 467
SIRIUS® Satellite Radio (If Activated)........................................................ 462
Supported Media Players, Formats and Metadata Information................................ 470
EPB See: Electric Parking Brake............................. 193
Essential Towing Checks..........................262 Before Towing a Trailer.................................... 267
Hitches................................................................... 263
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Watercraft (PWC)......................................... 267
Safety Chains...................................................... 263
Trailer Brakes....................................................... 263
Trailer Lamps...................................................... 266
Trailer Towing Connector................................ 262
Using a Step Bumper....................................... 266
When Towing a Trailer...................................... 267
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording.............................................. 9
Export Unique Options..................................13
Extended Service Plan (ESP)..................516 SERVICE PLANS (CANADA ONLY)..............517
SERVICE PLANS (U.S. Only).......................... 516Exterior Mirrors.................................................91
360-Degree Camera........................................... 93
Auto-dimming Feature (if equipped)..........93
Blind Spot Information System...................... 94
Clearance Lamps ................................................ 93
Direction Indicator Mirrors ............................... 93
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors............................... 92
Heated Exterior Mirrors ..................................... 93
Integrated Blind Spot Mirror (If Equipped).......................................................... 94
Memory Mirrors .................................................... 93
Power Exterior Mirrors......................................... 91
Power-Folding Mirrors........................................ 92
Puddle Lamps....................................................... 93
Spot Lamps............................................................ 93
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Fastening the Safety Belts.........................38 Fastening the Cinch Tongue............................ 39
Rear Inflatable Safety Belt.................................41
Safety Belt Extension Assembly..................... 42
Safety Belt Locking Modes............................... 39
Using Safety Belts During Pregnancy...........39
Using the Safety Belt with Cinch Tongue (Front Center Seat)........................................ 38
Floor Mats
.......................................................273
Fog Lamps - Front See: Front Fog Lamps........................................ 86
Foot Pedals See: Adjusting the Pedals................................ 80
Ford Credit
..........................................................11
(U.S. Only)................................................................. 11
Four-Wheel Drive.........................................182
Front Exterior Overview................................14
Front Fog Lamps............................................86
Front Passenger Sensing System
............49
Front Seat Armrest......................................149
Fuel and Refueling.......................................168
Fuel Consumption
........................................172
Calculating Fuel Economy............................... 173
Filling the Tank..................................................... 172
Fuel Filter........................................................308
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Tailgate............................................................240
Bed Extender....................................................... 244
Bed Ramp............................................................. 246
BoxLink ™ Cleats................................................ 245
Box Side Step...................................................... 243
Electronic Tailgate Opening ........................... 241
Manual Tailgate Opening................................. 241
Tailgate Lock....................................................... 240
Tailgate Removal................................................ 241
Tailgate Step........................................................ 242
Technical Specifications See: Capacities and Specifications............359
Terrain Response........................................200
Principle of Operation..................................... 200
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only)
......................284
Tire Care..........................................................329
Glossary of Tire Terminology........................ 330
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................................................. 329
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall............................................................. 331
Temperature A B C............................................ 330
Traction AA A B C.............................................. 330
Treadwear.............................................................329
Tire Pressure Monitoring System...........345 Changing Tires With a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System....................................... 346
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System ...................................... 346
Tires See: Wheels and Tires...................................... 327
Towing a Trailer............................................250 Load Placement................................................ 250
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels
.........................................................269
Emergency Towing............................................ 269
Recreational Towing......................................... 269
Towing.............................................................250
Traction Control.............................................197 Principle of Operation....................................... 197
Trailer Sway Control
.....................................251
Transfer Case Fluid Check........................307
Transmission Code Designation............362
Transmission..................................................176 Transmission
See: Transmission............................................... 176
Transporting the Vehicle
..........................268
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Under Hood Overview - 2.7L EcoBoost™.................................................298
2.7L EcoBoost..................................................... 298
Under Hood Overview - 3.5L Ecoboost™
.................................................299
Under Hood Overview - 3.5L..................300
Under Hood Overview - 5.0L...................301
Unique Driving Characteristics
................166
Universal Garage Door Opener................151 HomeLink Wireless Control System.............151
USB Port
..........................................................397
Using Adaptive Cruise Control.................214 Blocked Sensor.................................................... 219
Changing the Set Speed................................... 217
Detection Issues.................................................. 218
Disengaging the System................................... 217
Following a Vehicle............................................ 215
Hilly Condition Usage........................................ 218
Low Speed Automatic Cancellation...........218
Overriding the System....................................... 217
Resuming the Set Speed.................................. 217
Setting a Speed................................................... 215
Setting the Gap Distance................................ 216
Switching the System Off............................... 218
Switching the System On................................ 215
Switching to Normal Cruise Control...........220
System Not Available........................................ 219
Using Cruise Control....................................213 Switching Cruise Control Off.......................... 214
Switching Cruise Control On and Off..........213
Using Four-Wheel Drive.............................182 4WD Indicator Lights........................................ 182
Driving Off-Road With Truck and Utility Vehicles............................................................. 185
How Your Vehicle Differs From Other Vehicles............................................................. 185
Using the 2-Speed Automatic 4WD System............................................................... 183
Using the Electronic Shift on the Fly 4WD system................................................................ 182
Using Hill Descent Control......................200 Hill descent modes.......................................... 200
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