2016 FORD F150 maintenance

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Changing a Road Wheel............................361
Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly
Information...................................................... 361
Location of the Spare Tire and Tools.........362
Tire Change Procedure.................................... 363
Changing the 12V Battery..........................318 Battery Management System...................... 320
Changing the Engine Air Filter................329
Changing the Wiper Blades.....................320
Checking MyKey System Status...............59
Checking the Wiper Blades
.....................320
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance..................................................41
Child Restraint Positioning
.........................30
Child Safety.......................................................15
General Information............................................. 15
Child Safety Locks...........................................31 Left-Hand Side...................................................... 32
Right-Hand Side................................................... 32
Cleaning Leather Seats.............................334 With King Ranch Edition................................. 334
Without King Ranch Edition.......................... 334
Cleaning Products
.......................................330
Cleaning the Alloy Wheels.......................335
Cleaning the Engine....................................332
Cleaning the Exterior..................................330 Exterior Chrome Parts....................................... 331
Exterior Plastic Parts......................................... 331
Stripes or Graphics............................................. 331
Underbody............................................................. 331
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens.........................333
Cleaning the Interior...................................333
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades...........................................................332
Clearing All MyKeys
.......................................58
Climate Control.............................................139
Climate Controlled Seats..........................155 Cooled Seats........................................................ 156
Collision Warning System........................238 Principle Of Operation..................................... 238
Coolant Check See: Engine Coolant Check............................. 313
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator.......49
Creating a MyKey
...........................................58
Programming/Changing Configurable
Settings............................................................... 58Cross Traffic Alert........................................234
False Alerts........................................................... 237
Switching the System Off and On...............237
System Errors....................................................... 237
System Lights, Messages and Audible Alerts................................................................. 236
System Limitations........................................... 236
Using the System............................................... 234
Cruise Control
.................................................80
Principle of Operation...................................... 220
Type 1........................................................................\
80
Type 2....................................................................... 80
Cruise control See: Using Cruise Control............................... 220
Customer Assistance..................................291
D
Data Recording
..................................................9
Event Data Recording........................................... 9
Service Data Recording........................................ 9
Daytime Running Lamps
............................86
Type 1 - Conventional
(Non-Configurable)....................................... 86
Type 2 - Configurable......................................... 86
Digital Radio
.................................................404
HD Radio Reception and Station
Troubleshooting........................................... 405
Direction Indicators
.......................................88
Lane Change.......................................................... 88
Driver Alert
......................................................228
Using Driver Alert............................................... 228
Driver and Passenger Airbags...................44 Children and Airbags.......................................... 44
Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating Adjustment........................................................ 44
Driving Aids
....................................................228
Driving Hints...................................................281
Driving Through Water...............................282
DRL See: Daytime Running Lamps........................ 86
E
Economical Driving
......................................281
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Electric Parking Brake.................................199
Applying the Electric Parking Brake............199
Applying the Electric Parking Brake When
the Vehicle is Moving.................................. 200
Battery With No Charge................................... 201
Releasing the Electric Parking Brake.........200
Electronic Locking Differential................196 Activating the Electronic Locking
Differential....................................................... 196
Electronic Tailgate..........................................67 With the Outside Control Button................... 67
With the Remote Control.................................. 67
Emission Control System...........................179
On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)................... 180
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing.................................................... 181
End User License Agreement..................472 VEHICLE SOFTWARE END USER LICENSE
AGREEMENT (EULA) ................................. 472
Engine Block Heater
....................................170
Using the Engine Block Heater........................ 171
Engine Coolant Check.................................313 Adding Engine Coolant..................................... 314
Checking the Engine Coolant......................... 313
Recycled Engine Coolant................................. 314
Severe Climates.................................................. 315
What You Should Know About Fail-Safe Cooling............................................................... 315
Engine Immobilizer See: Passive Anti-Theft System...................... 72
Engine Oil Check...........................................312 Adding Engine Oil................................................ 312
Engine Oil Dipstick........................................312
Engine Specifications
................................370
Drivebelt Routing............................................... 370
Environment......................................................14
EPB See: Electric Parking Brake............................. 199Essential Towing Checks
..........................269
Before Towing a Trailer..................................... 275
Hitches................................................................... 270
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Watercraft (PWC).........................................276
Safety Chains........................................................ 271
Trailer Brakes......................................................... 271
Trailer Lamps....................................................... 275
Trailer Towing Connector................................ 270
Using a Step Bumper........................................ 275
When Towing a Trailer...................................... 275
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording.............................................. 9
Export Unique Options..................................13
Extended Service Plan (ESP)
..................451
EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN (CANADA
ONLY)................................................................ 452
EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN (U.S. Only)................................................................... 451
Exterior Mirrors
................................................93
360-Degree Camera........................................... 95
Auto-dimming Feature (if equipped)..........95
Blind Spot Information System...................... 96
Clearance Lamps ................................................ 95
Direction Indicator Mirrors ............................... 95
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors............................... 93
Heated Exterior Mirrors ..................................... 95
Integrated Blind Spot Mirror (If Equipped).......................................................... 96
Memory Mirrors .................................................... 95
Power Exterior Mirrors........................................ 93
Power-Folding Mirrors........................................ 94
Puddle Lamps....................................................... 95
Spot Lamps............................................................ 95
F
Fastening the Seatbelts..............................34 Fastening the Cinch Tongue............................. 35
Rear Inflatable Safety Belt................................ 37
Safety Belt Extension Assembly.................... 38
Safety Belt Locking Modes............................... 36
Using Safety Belts During Pregnancy...........35
Using the Safety Belt with Cinch Tongue (Front Center Seat)........................................ 34
Floor Mats
.......................................................282
Fog Lamps - Front See: Front Fog Lamps........................................ 88
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Foot Pedals
See: Adjusting the Pedals.................................. 81
Ford Credit..........................................................11
(U.S. Only)................................................................. 11
Four-Wheel Drive
.........................................188
Front Fog Lamps............................................88
Front Passenger Sensing System............45
Front Seat Armrest.......................................157
Fuel and Refueling........................................174
Fuel Consumption
........................................178
Calculating Fuel Economy............................... 179
Filling the Tank..................................................... 179
Fuel Filter
.........................................................318
Fuel Quality.....................................................175
Choosing the Right Fuel................................... 175
Choosing the Right Fuel - Flex Fuel Vehicles.............................................................. 175
Fuel Shutoff
...................................................287
Fuses................................................................298
Fuse Specification Chart
..........................298
Passenger Compartment Fuse
Panel................................................................. 303
Power Distribution Box.................................... 298
G
Garage Door Opener See: Universal Garage Door Opener...........158
Gauges.............................................................100 Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge...........102
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge.............................. 102
Fuel Gauge............................................................ 102
Information Display........................................... 103
Transmission Fluid Temperature Gauge................................................................. 103
Type 1 and 2.......................................................... 100
Type 3...................................................................... 101
General Information on Radio Frequencies....................................................51
Intelligent Access.................................................. 51
General Maintenance Information
.......453
Multi-Point Inspection..................................... 455
Owner Checks and Services.......................... 454
Protecting Your Investment........................... 453
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?......................... 453
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?..................................................... 453Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and
Canada.........................................................294
Getting the Services You Need................291 Away From Home............................................... 291
H
Handbrake See: Parking Brake............................................. 198
Hazard Warning Flashers
..........................287
HDC See: Using Hill Descent Control................... 207
Headlamp Adjusting See: Adjusting the Headlamps...................... 321
Head Restraints.............................................147 Adjusting the Head Restraint......................... 148
Heated Seats.................................................154 Rear Heated Seats............................................. 155
Heated Windows and Mirrors
..................145
Heated Exterior Mirror....................................... 145
Heated Rear Window........................................ 145
Heating See: Climate Control......................................... 139
Hill Start Assist..............................................201 Switching the System On and Off..............202
Using Hill Start Assist....................................... 201
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate..........................................................142
Cooling the Interior Quickly............................ 144
General Hints........................................................ 142
Heating the Interior Quickly............................ 143
Recommended Settings for Cooling...........144
Recommended Settings for Heating..........144
Side Window Defogging in Cold Weather............................................................. 145
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes
............................................................198
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood..........307
I
Ignition Switch
...............................................166
In California (U.S. Only).............................292
Information Display Control......................80
Information Displays
...................................108
General Information.......................................... 108
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Information Messages................................124
4WD........................................................................\
. 137
Active Park............................................................. 125
Adaptive Cruise Control................................... 125
AdvanceTrac and Traction Control..............126
Airbag...................................................................... 126
Alarm and Security............................................ 126
Battery and Charging System......................... 127
Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert System..................................................... 127
Collision Warning System............................... 128
Doors and Locks.................................................. 128
Driver Alert............................................................. 128
Drivetrain................................................................ 129
Engine..................................................................... 129
Fuel........................................................................\
.. 129
Keys and Intelligent Access............................ 130
Lane Keeping System......................................... 131
Maintenance.......................................................... 131
MyKey...................................................................... 132
Off Road................................................................. 132
Park Aid................................................................... 133
Park Brake.............................................................. 133
Power Steering.................................................... 134
Pro Trailer Backup Assist................................. 134
Remote Start........................................................ 135
Seats....................................................................... 136
Starting System ................................................. 136
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.................. 136
Trailer....................................................................... 137Installing Child Restraints............................16
Child Seats............................................................... 16
Combining Safety Belt and LATCH Lower Anchors for Attaching Child Safety
Seats.................................................................... 25
Front Seat Tether Strap Attachment (Regular Cab)................................................... 26
Rear Seat Tether Strap Attachment (Crew Cab and Super Cab)....................................... 27
Use of Inboard Lower Anchors from the Outboard Seating Positions (Center
Seating Use) ..................................................... 24
Using Inflatable Safety Belts (Rear Seat Outboard Positions)........................................ 21
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts (Except Front Center Position of Super Cab and Crew
Cab)....................................................................... 17
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts (Front Center Position of Super Cab and Crew
Cab)....................................................................... 19
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH)............................................ 23
Using Tether Straps............................................. 25
Instrument Cluster......................................100
Instrument Lighting Dimmer
.....................85
Interior Lamps.................................................89
Front Interior Lamps........................................... 89
Rear Interior Lamps.............................................. 91
Interior Mirror
....................................................97
Auto-Dimming Mirror.......................................... 97
Introduction.........................................................7
J
Jump Starting the Vehicle........................288 Connecting the Jumper Cables.................... 288
Jump Starting..................................................... 289
Preparing Your Vehicle.................................... 288
Removing the Jumper Cables....................... 289
K
Keyless Entry
...................................................64
SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRY
KEYPAD.............................................................. 64
Keyless Starting
............................................166
Ignition Modes...................................................... 167
Keys and Remote Controls..........................51
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Lane Keeping System................................228
Switching the System On and Off..............229
Lighting Control..............................................84
Headlamp Flasher............................................... 84
High Beams............................................................ 84
Lighting..............................................................84
Load Carrying.................................................241
Load Limit
.......................................................242
Special Loading Instructions for Owners of
Pick-up Trucks and Utility-type
Vehicles............................................................ 248
Vehicle Loading - with and without a Trailer................................................................. 242
Load Retaining Fixtures..............................241 BoxLink ™ Cleats................................................. 241
Locking and Unlocking.................................62 Activating Intelligent Access............................ 63
Autolock and Autounlock................................. 64
Battery Saver......................................................... 64
Illuminated Entry.................................................. 64
Power Door Locks................................................ 62
Remote Control.................................................... 62
Smart Unlock......................................................... 63
Smart Unlocks for Intelligent Access Keys...................................................................... 63
Locks...................................................................62
Lug Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel........................ 361
M
Maintenance..................................................307 General Information......................................... 307
Manual Climate Control
.............................139
Manual Seats.................................................149
Manual Lumbar .................................................. 150
Moving the Seat Backward and Forward............................................................. 149
Recline Adjustment........................................... 150
Manual Tailgate
...............................................67
Media Hub.....................................................409
Memory Function..........................................152
Easy Entry and Exit Feature............................ 153
Linking a PreSet Position to your Remote Control or Intelligent Access Key.............153
Saving a PreSet Position.................................. 153Message Center
See: Information Displays............................... 108
Mirrors See: Heated Windows and Mirrors..............145
See: Windows and Mirrors................................ 92
Mobile Communications Equipment.......13
Moonroof..........................................................98 Bounce-Back......................................................... 99
Opening and Closing the Moonroof.............98
Motorcraft Parts
............................................371
MyKey Troubleshooting..............................60
MyKey ™.............................................................57
Principle of Operation......................................... 57
N
Normal Scheduled Maintenance..........456 Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor............................. 456
Normal Maintenance Intervals..................... 457
O
Oil Check See: Engine Oil Check....................................... 312
Opening and Closing the Hood..............307
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature.....................................................295
Obtaining a French Owner ’s Manual.........296
Overhead Console.......................................165
P
Parking Aid
.....................................................209
Rear Sensing System....................................... 209
Parking Aids..................................................209
Parking Brake
.................................................198
Passive Anti-Theft System.........................72 SecuriLock ™........................................................... 72
PATS See: Passive Anti-Theft System...................... 72
Pedals..................................................................81
Perchlorate.........................................................11
Personal Safety System ™
..........................42
How Does the Personal Safety System
Work?.................................................................. 42
Post-Crash Alert System..........................290
Power Door Locks See: Locking and Unlocking............................. 62
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Power Running Boards.................................76
Power Seats...................................................150
Multi-Contour Front Seats With Active
Motion ................................................................ 151
Power Lumbar...................................................... 151
Power Steering Fluid Check.....................318
Power Windows
..............................................92
Accessory Delay.................................................... 93
Bounce-Back......................................................... 92
One-Touch Up or Down..................................... 92
Window Lock......................................................... 93
Protecting the Environment........................14
Pro Trailer Backup Assist™......................253 Principle of Operation...................................... 253
Setting Up Pro Trailer Backup Assist.........254
Troubleshooting................................................. 258
Using Pro Trailer Backup Assist.................... 256
R
Rear Axle
.........................................................196
Rear Seat Armrest........................................157
Rear Seats.......................................................154
Folding Up the Rear Seat Cushion ..............154
Returning the Seat to the Seating
Position.............................................................. 154
Rear View Camera
........................................214
Using the Rear View Camera System.........215
Rear View Camera See: Rear View Camera.................................... 214
Recommended Towing Weights...........262 Calculating the Maximum Loaded Trailer
Weight for Your Vehicle.............................. 269
Refueling...........................................................177 Easy Fuel ™ Capless Fuel System.................177
Remote Control
...............................................51
Car Finder................................................................ 55
Integrated Keyhead Transmitters ................... 51
Intelligent Access Key......................................... 52
Memory Feature................................................... 54
Remote Start ........................................................ 55
Replacing the Battery......................................... 52
Sounding a Panic Alarm.................................... 55
Remote Start
.................................................146
Automatic Settings............................................ 146
Removing the Tailgate.................................68
Repairing Minor Paint Damage...............335 Replacement Parts
Recommendation.........................................11
Collision Repairs..................................................... 11
Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical Repairs................................................................... 11
Warranty on Replacement Parts..................... 12
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control............................................................56
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only).............................................................296
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only).............................................................296
Roadside Assistance..................................286 Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting Roadside
Assistance....................................................... 286
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Roadside Assistance Program Coverage.................287
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Using Roadside Assistance....................................................... 287
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Getting Roadside Assistance................................... 286
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Using Roadside Assistance................................... 286
Roadside Emergencies
.............................286
Running-In See: Breaking-In.................................................. 281
Running Out of Fuel.....................................176 Refilling With a Portable Fuel
Container........................................................... 176
S
Safety Canopy ™
............................................48
Safety Precautions.......................................174
Satellite Radio.............................................406 Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number
(ESN)................................................................ 408
Satellite Radio Reception Factors..............407
SIRIUS® Satellite Radio Service.................. 407
Troubleshooting................................................ 408
Scheduled Maintenance Record
...........462
Scheduled Maintenance...........................453
Seatbelt Height Adjustment......................38
Seatbelt Reminder........................................39 Belt-Minder™........................................................ 39
Seatbelts...........................................................33 Principle of Operation......................................... 33
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Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator
Chime..............................................................39
Conditions of operation..................................... 39
Seats..................................................................147
Security
...............................................................72
Side Airbags......................................................47
Sitting in the Correct Position..................147
Sliding Windows
.............................................97
Power Sliding Back Window............................ 97
Snow Chains See: Using Snow Chains................................. 355
Snowplowing................................................283 Engine Temperature while Plowing............285
Installing the Snowplow................................. 283
Operating the Vehicle with the Snowplow Attached.......................................................... 284
Outside Air Temperature While Plowing............................................................. 285
Snowplowing with your Airbag Equipped Vehicle.............................................................. 284
Snowplow Mode................................................ 284
Transmission Operation while Plowing............................................................. 285
Special Notices................................................12 New Vehicle Limited Warranty......................... 12
Special Instructions.............................................. 12
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance..............................................459
Exceptions............................................................. 461
Speed Control See: Cruise Control........................................... 220
Spot Lamps.....................................................88 Cargo and Trailer Hookup Lamps.................. 89
Stability Control
...........................................204
Principle of Operation..................................... 204
Starter Switch See: Ignition Switch........................................... 166
Starting a Gasoline Engine........................167 Automatic Engine Shutdown........................ 169
Failure to Start..................................................... 168
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes................170
Important Ventilating Information...............170
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Moving............................................................... 169
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Stationary......................................................... 169
Vehicles with an Ignition Key.......................... 167
Vehicles with Keyless Start............................ 168Starting and Stopping the Engine.........166
General Information.......................................... 166
Steering............................................................237 Electric Power Steering.................................... 237
Steering Wheel................................................78
Storage Compartments
.............................164
Sunroof See: Moonroof...................................................... 98
Sun Visors
..........................................................97
Illuminated Vanity Mirror................................... 98
Supplementary Restraints System.........43 Principle of Operation........................................ 43
Symbols Glossary
.............................................7
SYNC™ Applications and Services
........................................................426
911 Assist............................................................... 426
SYNC Mobile Apps............................................ 428
SYNC™............................................................410 General Information.......................................... 410
SYNC™ Troubleshooting
.........................440
T
Tailgate Lock....................................................67 Manual Tailgate Lock ......................................... 67
Remote Control Tailgate Lock......................... 67
Tailgate Step
....................................................69
Closing the Step................................................... 69
Opening the Step................................................. 69
Tailgate...............................................................67
Technical Specifications See: Capacities and Specifications............370
Terrain Response
.........................................207
Principle of Operation...................................... 207
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only).......................293
Tire Care
.........................................................340
Glossary of Tire Terminology.......................... 341
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................................................. 340
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall............................................................ 342
Temperature A B C............................................. 341
Traction AA A B C.............................................. 340
Treadwear............................................................ 340
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