2016 FORD F150 Owners Manual

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........................................................................\
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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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Tire Pressure Monitoring System..........356
Changing Tires With a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System........................................ 357
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System ....................................... 357
Tires See: Wheels and Tires..................................... 338
Towing a Trailer.............................................252
Load Placement................................................. 252
Towing Points................................................276
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels..........................................................278
Emergency Towing............................................ 278
Recreational Towing......................................... 278
Towing..............................................................252
Traction Control...........................................203 Principle of Operation...................................... 203
Trailer Sway Control
...................................262
Transfer Case Fluid Check.........................317
Transmission Code Designation
.............373
Transmission..................................................182
Transmission See: Transmission.............................................. 182
Transporting the Vehicle............................277
Type Approvals
............................................488
RF Certification Logos for Tire Pressure
Monitoring Sensor(s)................................. 488
U
Under Hood Overview - 2.7L EcoBoost™................................................308
2.7L EcoBoost..................................................... 308
Under Hood Overview - 3.5L Ecoboost™.................................................309
Under Hood Overview - 3.5L....................310
Under Hood Overview - 5.0L.....................311
Unique Driving Characteristics.................172
Universal Garage Door Opener...............158 HomeLink Wireless Control System...........158
USB Port.........................................................409 Using Adaptive Cruise Control.................221
Blocked Sensor................................................... 226
Changing the Set Speed................................. 224
Detection Issues................................................. 225
Disengaging the System................................. 224
Following a Vehicle............................................ 222
Hilly Condition Usage....................................... 225
Low Speed Automatic Cancellation...........225
Overriding the System..................................... 224
Resuming the Set Speed................................ 224
Setting a Speed.................................................. 222
Setting the Gap Distance................................ 223
Switching the System Off............................... 225
Switching the System On............................... 222
Switching to Normal Cruise Control...........227
System Not Available....................................... 226
Using Cruise Control...................................220 Switching Cruise Control Off.......................... 221
Switching Cruise Control On and Off.........220
Using Four-Wheel Drive
............................188
4WD Indicator Lights........................................ 188
Driving Off-Road With Truck and Utility Vehicles.............................................................. 191
How Your Vehicle Differs From Other Vehicles.............................................................. 191
Using the 2-Speed Automatic 4WD System.............................................................. 189
Using the Electronic Shift on the Fly 4WD system............................................................... 188
Using Hill Descent Control.......................207 Hill descent modes........................................... 207
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems..........................................................60
Using Power Running Boards....................76 Automatic Power Deploy.................................. 76
Automatic Power Stow...................................... 76
Bounce-back.......................................................... 77
Enabling and Disabling...................................... 76
Manual Power Deploy......................................... 76
Using Snow Chains
.....................................355
Using Stability Control..............................205 AdvanceTrac ™ with Roll Stability Control ™
(RSC™)............................................................ 205
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Using SYNC™ With Your Media
Player.............................................................431
Accessing Your USB Song Library...............435
Bluetooth Devices and System
Settings............................................................. 437
Connecting Your Digital Media Player to the USB Port............................................................ 431
Media Menu Features...................................... 435
Media Voice Commands................................. 432
USB 2...................................................................... 437
Voice Commands for Audio Sources.........438
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone.............414 Accessing Features through the Phone
Menu.................................................................. 419
Accessing Your Phone Settings.................... 422
Bluetooth Devices............................................. 423
Making Calls.......................................................... 417
Pairing a Phone for the First Time................414
Pairing Subsequent Phones........................... 415
Phone Options during an Active Call..........418
Phone Voice Commands................................. 416
Receiving Calls.................................................... 418
System Settings................................................. 424
Text Messaging.................................................. 420
Using Traction Control...............................203 Switching the System Off ............................. 203
System Indicator Lights and Messages......................................................... 203
Using Voice Recognition............................412 Initiating a Voice Session................................. 412
System Interaction and Feedback...............413
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)
........................294
V
Vehicle Care
...................................................330
General Information......................................... 330
Vehicle Certification Label........................372
Vehicle Identification Number.................371 Vehicle Storage............................................336
Battery.................................................................... 337
Body........................................................................\
336
Brakes..................................................................... 337
Cooling system................................................... 336
Engine.................................................................... 336
Fuel system.......................................................... 336
General.................................................................. 336
Miscellaneous...................................................... 337
Removing Vehicle From Storage.................. 337
Tires........................................................................\
. 337
Ventilation See: Climate Control......................................... 139
VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number..............371
Voice Control...................................................80
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