2016 FORD F150 brake fluid

Pro Trailer Backup Assist™......................253
Trailer Sway Control...................................262
Recommended Towing Weights...........262
Essential Towing Checks
..........................269
Towing Points
................................................276
Transporting the Vehicle............................277
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels......278
Driving Hints
Breaking-In......................................................281
Economical Driving
......................................281
Driving Through Water
...............................282
Floor Mats
.......................................................282
Snowplowing................................................283
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance..................................286
Hazard Warning Flashers
..........................287
Fuel Shutoff
...................................................287
Jump Starting the Vehicle........................288
Post-Crash Alert System
..........................290
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need................291
In California (U.S. Only)
.............................292
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only)
.....................293
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only).......................294
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada........................................................294
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature....................................................295
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)............................................................296
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)............................................................296
Fuses
Fuse Specification Chart..........................298
Changing a Fuse
..........................................306 Maintenance
General Information
...................................307
Opening and Closing the Hood..............307
Under Hood Overview - 2.7L EcoBoost™...............................................308
Under Hood Overview - 3.5L Ecoboost™...............................................309
Under Hood Overview - 3.5L....................310
Under Hood Overview - 5.0L.....................311
Engine Oil Dipstick........................................312
Engine Oil Check...........................................312
Engine Coolant Check.................................313
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check.............................................................317
Transfer Case Fluid Check.........................317
Brake Fluid Check.........................................318
Power Steering Fluid Check.....................318
Washer Fluid Check
.....................................318
Fuel Filter
.........................................................318
Changing the 12V Battery..........................318
Checking the Wiper Blades
.....................320
Changing the Wiper Blades
.....................320
Adjusting the Headlamps..........................321
Changing a Bulb...........................................322
Bulb Specification Chart...........................327
Changing the Engine Air Filter................329
Vehicle Care
General Information
...................................330
Cleaning Products
.......................................330
Cleaning the Exterior..................................330
Waxing..............................................................331
Cleaning the Engine
....................................332
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades..........................................................332
Cleaning the Interior...................................333
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens........................333
Cleaning Leather Seats.............................334
Repairing Minor Paint Damage...............335
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ABOUT THIS MANUAL
Thank you for choosing Ford. We
recommend that you take some time to
get to know your vehicle by reading this
manual. The more that you know about
your vehicle, the greater the safety and
pleasure you will get from driving it.
WARNING
Driving while distracted can result in
loss of vehicle control, crash and
injury. We strongly recommend that
you use extreme caution when using any
device that may take your focus off the
road. Your primary responsibility is the safe
operation of your vehicle. We recommend
against the use of any hand-held device
while driving and encourage the use of
voice-operated systems when possible.
Make sure you are aware of all applicable
local laws that may affect the use of
electronic devices while driving. Note:
This manual describes product
features and options available throughout
the range of available models, sometimes
even before they are generally available. It
may describe options not fitted to the
vehicle you have purchased.
Note: Some of the illustrations in this
manual may show features as used in
different models, so they may appear
different to you on your vehicle.
Note: Always use and operate your vehicle
in line with all applicable laws and
regulations.
Note: Pass on this manual when selling
your vehicle. It is an integral part of your
vehicle.
This manual may qualify the location of a
component as left-hand side or right-hand
side. The side is determined when facing
forward in the seat. Right-hand side.
A
Left-hand side.
B
SYMBOLS GLOSSARY
These are some of the symbols you may
see on your vehicle. Safety alert
See Owner's Manual
Air conditioning system
Anti-lock braking system
Avoid smoking, flames or sparks
Battery
Battery acid
Brake fluid - non petroleum
based
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Brake system
Cabin air filter
Check fuel cap
Child safety door lock or unlock
Child seat lower anchor
Child seat tether anchor
Cruise control
Do not open when hot
Engine air filter
Engine coolant
Engine coolant temperature
Engine oil
Explosive gas
Fan warning
Fasten seatbelt Front airbag
Front fog lamps
Fuel pump reset
Fuse compartment
Hazard warning flashers
Heated rear window
Heated windshield
Interior luggage compartment
release
Jack
Keep out of reach of children
Lighting control
Low tire pressure warning
Maintain correct fluid level
Note operating instructions
Panic alarm
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Parking aid
Parking brake
Power steering fluid
Power windows front/rear
Power window lockout
Service engine soon
Side airbag
Shield the eyes
Stability control
Windshield wash and wipe
DATA RECORDING
Service Data Recording
Service data recorders in your vehicle are
capable of collecting and storing
diagnostic information about your vehicle.
This potentially includes information about
the performance or status of various
systems and modules in the vehicle, such
as engine, throttle, steering or brake
systems. In order to properly diagnose and
service your vehicle, Ford Motor Company,
Ford of Canada, and service and repair facilities may access or share among them
vehicle diagnostic information received
through a direct connection to your vehicle
when diagnosing or servicing your vehicle.
Additionally, when your vehicle is in for
service or repair, Ford Motor Company,
Ford of Canada, and service and repair
facilities may access or share among them
data for vehicle improvement purposes.
For U.S. only (if equipped), if you choose
to use the SYNC Vehicle Health Report,
you consent that certain diagnostic
information may also be accessed
electronically by Ford Motor Company and
Ford authorized service facilities, and that
the diagnostic information may be used
for any purpose. See SYNC™ (page 410).
Event Data Recording
This vehicle is equipped with an event
data recorder. The main purpose of an
event data recorder is to record, in
certain crash or near crash-like
situations, such as an airbag
deployment or hitting a road obstacle;
this data will assist in understanding
how a vehicle
’s systems performed.
The event data recorder is designed to
record data related to vehicle dynamics
and safety systems for a short period
of time, typically 30 seconds or less.
The event data recorder in this vehicle
is designed to record such data as:
• How various systems in your vehicle
were operating;
• Whether or not the driver and
passenger safety belts were
buckled/fastened;
• How far (if at all) the driver was
depressing the accelerator and/or
the brake pedal; and
• How fast the vehicle was traveling;
and
• Where the driver was positioning
the steering wheel.
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Transmission Fluid Temperature
Gauge
Indicates transmission fluid temperature.
At normal operating temperature, the level
indicator will be in the normal range. If the
transmission fluid temperature exceeds
the normal range, stop the vehicle as soon
as safely possible and verify the airflow is
not restricted such as snow or debris
blocking airflow through the grill. Also,
higher than normal operating temperature
can be caused by special operation
conditions (i.e. snowplowing, towing or
off-road use). Refer to Special operating
conditions in the scheduled maintenance
information for instructions. Operating the
transmission for extended periods with the
gauge in the higher than normal area may
cause internal transmission damage. You
need to alter the severity of your driving
conditions to lower the transmission
temperature into the normal range. If the
gauge continues to show high
temperatures, see an authorized dealer.
Information Display
Odometer
Located in the bottom of the information
display. Registers the accumulated
distance your vehicle has traveled.
Compass
Displays the vehicle
’s heading direction.
Trip Computer
See General Information (page 108).
Vehicle Settings and Personalization
See
General Information (page 108). WARNING LAMPS AND
INDICATORS
The following warning lamps and
indicators will alert you to a vehicle
condition that may become serious. Some
lamps will illuminate when you start your
vehicle to make sure they work. If any
lamps remain on after starting your vehicle,
refer to the respective system warning
lamp for further information.
Note:
Some warning indicators appear in
the information display and function the
same as a warning lamp but do not display
when you start your vehicle.
Adaptive Cruise Control
(If Equipped) The speed control system
indicator light changes color to
indicate what mode the system
is in: See Using Adaptive Cruise Control
(page
221).
Anti-Lock Braking System If it illuminates when you are
driving, this indicates a
malfunction. You will continue
to have normal braking (without Anti-lock
braking system) unless the brake system
warning lamp is also illuminated. Have the
system checked by an authorized dealer.
Automatic High Beam
(If Equipped) Illuminates when this feature is
on. See
Automatic High Beam
Control (page 86).
Auto Start-stop
(If Equipped) It will illuminate to inform you
when the engine shuts down or
in conjunction with a message.
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Battery
If it illuminates while driving, it
indicates a malfunction. Switch
off all unnecessary electrical
equipment and have the system checked
by an authorized dealer immediately.
Blind Spot Monitor (If Equipped) It will illuminate when you switch
this feature off or in conjunction
with a message. See Blind Spot
Information System
(page 232).
Brake System It will illuminate when you
engage the parking brake with
the ignition on.
If it illuminates when you are driving, check
that you do not have the parking brake
engaged. If you do not have the parking
brake engaged, this indicates low brake
fluid level or a brake system malfunction.
Have the system checked immediately by
an authorized dealer. WARNING
Driving your vehicle with the warning
lamp on is dangerous. A significant
decrease in braking performance
may occur. It will take you longer to stop
your vehicle. Have your vehicle checked by
your authorized dealer immediately. Driving
extended distances with the parking brake
engaged can cause brake failure and the
risk of personal injury. Check 4X4
(If Equipped)
Illuminates with the message
CHECK 4X4 when a four-wheel
drive fault is present. See
Using
Four-Wheel Drive (page 188). Cruise Control
(If Equipped) Illuminates gray or green when
you switch this feature on. See
Using Cruise Control
(page
220).
Direction Indicator Illuminates when the left or right
turn signal or the hazard warning
flasher is turned on. If the
indicators stay on or flash faster, check for
a burned out bulb.
Door Ajar Displays when the ignition is on
and any door is not completely
closed.
Electronic Locking Differential Illuminates when using the
electronic locking differential.
Electric Park Brake It will illuminate or flash when
the electric parking brake has a
malfunction. See
Electric
Parking Brake (page 199).
Engine Coolant Temperature Illuminates when the engine
coolant temperature is high.
Stop the vehicle as soon as
possible, switch off the engine and let cool.
See
Engine Coolant Check (page 313).
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Lane Keeping System
Action
Message
The system has malfunctioned. Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Lane Keeping Sys.
Malfunction Service Required
The system has detected a condition that has caused thesystem to be temporarily unavailable.
Front Camera Tempor-
arily Not Available
The system has detected a condition that requires you toclean the windshield in order for it to operate properly.
Front Camera Low Visib-
ility Clean Screen
The system has malfunctioned. Contact an authorized dealeras soon as possible.
Front Camera Malfunc-
tion Service Required
The system requests you to keep your hands on the steering wheel.
Keep Hands on Steering
Wheel
Maintenance Action
Message
Stop your vehicle as soon as safely possible and turn off the
engine. Check the oil level. If the warning stays on or continues to come on with your engine running, contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Low Engine Oil Pressure
The engine oil life remaining is 10% or less. See Engine Oil
Check (page 312).
Change Engine Oil Soon
The oil life left is at 0%.
See Engine Oil Check (page 312).
Oil Change Required
The brake fluid level is low, inspected the brake systemimmediately. See
Brake Fluid Check (page 318).
Brake Fluid Level Low
The brake system needs servicing. Stop your vehicle in a safeplace. Contact an authorized dealer.
Check Brake System
Your vehicle is still in Transport or Factory mode. This may
not allow some features to operate properly. See an author- ized dealer.
Transport / Factory
Mode
The powertrain needs service due to a powertrain malfunction.
See Manual
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Protected components
Fuse amp rating
Fuse or relay number
Not used.
—
29
Air conditioner clutch relay.
—
30
Not used.
—
31
Not used.
—
32
Electric fan 3.
50A*
33
Trailer tow park lamps.
25A*
34
Trailer tow stop-turn relay fuse.
20A*
35
Trailer tow lamps module.
25A*
36
Electric fan 1.
50A*
37
Alt A sensor.
10A**
38
Integrated wheel end solenoid.
10A**
39
E-locker.
15A**
40
Telescoping mirror.
10A**
41
Transmission fluid pump.
30A**
42
Horn.
25A**
43
Air conditioner clutch.
10A**
44
Powertrain control module relay coil.
10A**
45
Wiper relay coil.
10A**
46
Not used.
—
47
Not used.
—
48
Trailer brake control module.
30A*
49
Power running boards.
30A*
50
Fuel pump relay.
—
51
Not used.
—
52
Not used.
—
53
Voltage quality module.
30A*
54
Body-control-module voltage-quality-
module feed.
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