2015 FORD F150 ECO mode

When to expect the OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message
Vehicle use and example
Interval
Normal
7500-10000 miles
(12000-16000 km) Normal commuting with highway driving
No, or moderate, load or towing
Flat to moderately hilly roads
No extended idling
Severe
5000-7499 miles
(8000-11999 km) Moderate to heavy load or towing
Mountainous or off-road conditions
Extended idling
Extended hot or cold operation
Extreme
3000-4999 miles
(4800-7999 km) Maximum load or towing
Extreme hot or cold operation
Normal Maintenance Intervals At every oil change interval as indicated by the information display
*
Change engine oil and filter. **
Rotate tires, inspect tire wear and measure tread depth.
Perform a multi-point inspection (recommended).
Inspect the automatic transmission fluid level (if equipped with dipstick). Consult your
dealer for requirements.
Inspect the brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake linings, hoses and parking brake.
Inspect the engine cooling system strength and hoses.
Inspect the exhaust system and heat shields.
Inspect front axle and U-joints. Lubricate if equipped with grease fittings (Four –wheel
drive vehicles).
Inspect the half-shaft boots.
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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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Safety Belt Warning Lamp and Indicator
Chime..............................................................43
Conditions of operation..................................... 43
Safety Canopy ™.............................................52
Safety Precautions......................................168
Satellite Radio..............................................394 Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number
(ESN)................................................................ 396
Satellite Radio Reception Factors..............395
SIRIUS® Satellite Radio Service.................. 395
Troubleshooting................................................. 396
Scheduled Maintenance Record............527
Scheduled Maintenance
...........................518
Seats...................................................................141
Security................................................................71
Settings...........................................................445 Clock....................................................................... 445
Display................................................................... 446
Settings.................................................................. 447
Sound.................................................................... 446
Vehicle.................................................................... 447
Side Airbags
......................................................51
Sitting in the Correct Position...................141
Snow Chains See: Using Snow Chains................................. 344
Snowplowing.................................................274 Engine Temperature while Plowing............276
Installing the Snowplow.................................. 274
Operating the Vehicle with the Snowplow Attached........................................................... 275
Outside Air Temperature While Plowing............................................................. 276
Snowplowing with your Airbag Equipped Vehicle............................................................... 275
Snowplow Mode................................................ 275
Transmission Operation while Plowing............................................................. 276
Special Notices................................................12 New Vehicle Limited Warranty......................... 12
Special Instructions.............................................. 12
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance...............................................524
Exceptions............................................................ 526
Speed Control See: Cruise Control............................................. 213
Spot Lamps
......................................................87
Cargo and Trailer Hookup Lamps.................. 87Stability Control............................................198
Principle of Operation...................................... 198
Starter Switch See: Ignition Switch........................................... 160
Starting a Gasoline Engine........................161 Automatic Engine Shutdown......................... 163
Failure to Start..................................................... 162
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes...............164
Important Ventilating Information..............164
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Moving............................................................... 163
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Stationary......................................................... 163
Vehicles with an Ignition Key........................... 161
Vehicles with Keyless Start............................. 162
Starting and Stopping the Engine.........160 General Information.......................................... 160
Steering...........................................................229 Electric Power Steering................................... 229
Steering Wheel
................................................77
Storage Compartments.............................158
Sunroof See: Moonroof....................................................... 95
Sun Visors.........................................................95 Illuminated Vanity Mirror................................... 95
Supplementary Restraints System..........47 Principle of Operation......................................... 47
Symbols Glossary
.............................................7
SYNC™ Applications and Services.......413
911 Assist................................................................ 413
SYNC Mobile Apps............................................. 419
SYNC Services: Traffic, Directions & Information (TDI) (If Equipped, United
States Only).................................................... 416
Vehicle Health Report....................................... 415
SYNC™...........................................................399 General Information......................................... 399
SYNC™ Troubleshooting
.........................428
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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
U
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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