2017 FORD F150 tow

Exceptions
There are several exceptions to the Normal
Schedule.
Axle and Transfer Case Maintenance
Axle(s) and transfer case (4X4 only) fluid
changes or level checks are not required
unless a leak is suspected or the assembly
has been submerged in water. During long
periods of trailer towing with outside
temperatures above 70°F (21°C) or at
wide-open throttle for long periods above
45 mph (72 km/h), change the rear axle
fluid every 30,000 mi (48,000 km), if the
rear axle is filled with non-synthetic fluid.
This interval can be waived and the
150,000 mi (240,000km) service interval
can continue if the rear axle is filled with
75W85 synthetic gear fluid meeting Ford
specification WSS-M2C942-A, part
number XY-75W85-QL, or equivalent. Add
friction modifier XL-3 (EST-M2C118-A) or
equivalent for complete refill of
Traction-Lok rear axles. California Fuel Filter Replacement
If you register your vehicle in California, the
California Air Resources Board has
determined that the failure to perform this
maintenance item does not nullify the
emission warranty or limit recall liability
before the completion of your vehicle's
useful life. Ford Motor Company, however,
urges you to have all recommended
maintenance services performed at the
specified intervals and to record all vehicle
service.
Hot Climate Oil Change Intervals
Vehicles operating in the Middle East,
North Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa or
locations with similar climates using an
American Petroleum Institute (API)
Certified for Gasoline Engines (Certification
mark) oil of SM or SN quality, the normal
oil change interval is 3,000 mi (4,800 km).
If the available API SM or SN oils are not
available, then the oil change interval is
1,800 mi (2,900 km)
.
Engine Air Filter Replacement
The life of the engine air filter is dependent
on exposure to dusty and dirty conditions.
Vehicles operated in these conditions
require frequent inspection and
replacement of the engine air filter.
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If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud or
Snow................................................................... 192
Understanding the Shift Positions of your Automatic Transmission............................ 186
Understanding your SelectShift™ Automatic transmission............................. 188
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check.............................................................327
Auto-Start-Stop............................................174 Disabling Auto StartStop................................. 175
Enabling Auto StartStop.................................. 174
Autowipers.......................................................85
Auxiliary Power Points................................164 110 Volt - 400 Watt Capacity AC Power
Outlet................................................................. 164
12 Volt DC Power Point..................................... 164
Locations............................................................... 164
B
Battery See: Changing the 12V Battery..................... 329
Bed Access.....................................................252
Box Side Step...................................................... 252
Bed Extender
....................................................72
Grocery Mode......................................................... 73
Tailgate Mode......................................................... 72
Bed Ramps
.....................................................253
Installing the Ramp Holder............................ 255
Stowing the Bed Ramp................................... 254
Using the Bed Ramp......................................... 253
Blind Spot Information System.............236 Blind Spot Information System with Trailer
Tow..................................................................... 238
Switching the System Off and On..............240
System Errors...................................................... 240
Using the System............................................... 236
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood............317
Booster Seats
..................................................29
Types of Booster Seats...................................... 29
Brake Fluid Check
........................................328
Brakes..............................................................203 General Information......................................... 203
Breaking-In....................................................288
Bulb Specification Chart...........................337 C
Cabin Air Filter................................................147
California Proposition 65..............................11
Capacities and Specifications - 2.7L
EcoBoost™
................................................388
Specifications..................................................... 389
Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L.................................................................392
Specifications..................................................... 393
Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L Ecoboost™
.................................................396
Specifications ...................................................... 397
Capacities and Specifications - 5.0L...............................................................400
Specifications...................................................... 401
Capacities and Specifications
.................381
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior............................... 341
Center Console
..............................................166
Changing a Bulb...........................................333
Accessing the Halogen High Beam, Low
Beam and Direction Indicator
Bulbs.................................................................. 334
Lamp Assembly Condensation.................... 333
Replacing Brake, Rear, Direction Indicator and Reverse Lamp Bulbs........................... 336
Replacing Cargo Lamp and High-mount Brake Lamp Bulbs........................................ 336
Replacing Exterior Mounted Mirror Direction Indicator Lamp Bulbs.................................. 337
Replacing Fog Lamp Bulbs............................ 335
Replacing LED Brake, Rear, Direction Indicator and Reverse Lamp
Bulbs.................................................................. 336
Replacing LED Cargo Lamp, Spot Lamp and High-mount Brake Lamp Bulbs...............337
Replacing LED Direction Indicator and Side Marker Bulbs.................................................. 336
Replacing LED Headlamp Bulbs.................. 336
Replacing Side Marker Bulb........................... 335
Replacing the Halogen High Beam, Low Beam and Direction Indicator
Bulbs.................................................................. 334
Replacing the License Plate Lamp Bulb.................................................................... 337
Changing a Fuse............................................315 Fuses....................................................................... 315
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Electric Parking Brake................................204
Applying the Electric Parking Brake...........204
Applying the Electric Parking Brake When
the Vehicle is Moving................................... 205
Battery With No Charge.................................. 206
Releasing the Electric Parking Brake..........205
Electronic Locking Differential................201 Activating the Electronic Locking
Differential....................................................... 201
Electronic Tailgate.........................................69
With the Outside Control Button................... 69
With the Remote Control.................................. 69
Emission Control System..........................183 On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)................... 184
Readiness for Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) Testing................................................... 185
End User License Agreement.................558 VEHICLE SOFTWARE END USER LICENSE
AGREEMENT (EULA) ................................. 558
Engine Block Heater
.....................................172
Using the Engine Block Heater....................... 173
Engine Coolant Check................................323 Adding Coolant................................................... 324
Coolant Change................................................. 326
Engine Coolant Temperature Management................................................... 327
Fail-Safe Cooling............................................... 326
Recycled Coolant............................................... 325
Severe Climates................................................. 325
Engine Immobilizer See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 74
Engine Oil Check..........................................322 Adding Engine Oil............................................... 322
Engine Oil Dipstick.......................................322
Engine Specifications - 2.7L EcoBoost™..................................................381
Drivebelt Routing................................................ 381
Engine Specifications - 3.5L Ecoboost™.................................................382
Drivebelt Routing............................................... 382
Engine Specifications - 3.5L.....................381 Drivebelt Routing............................................... 382
Engine Specifications - 5.0L...................383 Drivebelt Routing............................................... 383
Entertainment..............................................480 AM/FM Radio....................................................... 481
Apps....................................................................... 489
Bluetooth Stereo or USB................................ 488CD (If equipped)................................................
487
HD Radio ™ Information (If
Available)........................................................ 484
SIRIUS® Satellite Radio (If Activated)........................................................ 482
Sources................................................................. 480
Supported Media Players, Formats and Metadata Information................................ 489
USB Ports............................................................. 489
Environment
......................................................15
EPB See: Electric Parking Brake............................ 204
Essential Towing Checks..........................278 Before Towing a Trailer.................................... 283
Hitches................................................................... 279
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Watercraft (PWC)........................................ 284
Safety Chains...................................................... 279
Trailer Brakes...................................................... 280
Trailer Lamps....................................................... 283
Trailer Towing Connector................................ 278
Using a Step Bumper....................................... 283
When Towing a Trailer..................................... 283
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording.............................................. 9
Export Unique Options.................................14
Exterior Mirrors
................................................96
360-Degree Camera.......................................... 98
Auto-dimming Feature...................................... 98
Blind Spot Information System...................... 99
Clearance Lamps ................................................ 98
Direction Indicator Mirrors ............................... 98
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors............................... 96
Heated Exterior Mirrors ..................................... 98
Integrated Blind Spot Mirror............................ 98
Memory Mirrors ................................................... 98
Power Exterior Mirrors........................................ 96
Power-Folding Mirrors........................................ 97
PowerScope ™ Power Telescoping
Mirrors.................................................................. 97
Puddle Lamps....................................................... 98
Spot Lamps........................................................... 98
Telescoping Mirrors.............................................. 97
F
Fastening the Seatbelts...............................35 Fastening the Cinch Tongue............................ 36
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P
Parking Aids....................................................213
Principle of Operation....................................... 213
Parking Brake................................................204
Passive Anti-Theft System
.........................74
SecuriLock ™........................................................... 74
PATS See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 74
Pedals................................................................84
Perchlorate.........................................................11
Personal Safety System ™
..........................44
How Does the Personal Safety System
Work?.................................................................. 44
Phone
...............................................................492
During a Phone Call......................................... 496
Making Calls........................................................ 495
Pairing Your Cell Phone for the First Time................................................................... 492
Phone Menu........................................................ 493
Receiving Calls................................................... 496
Smartphone Connectivity.............................. 497
Text Messaging................................................... 497
Post-Crash Alert System...........................297
Power Door Locks See: Locking and Unlocking............................. 64
Power Running Boards
.................................78
Power Seats....................................................152
Multi-Contour Front Seats With Active
Motion ............................................................... 153
Power Lumbar..................................................... 153
Power Steering Fluid Check.....................328
Power Windows
.............................................95
Accessory Delay................................................... 96
Bounce-Back......................................................... 95
One-Touch Up or Down..................................... 95
Window Lock......................................................... 96
Protecting the Environment........................15
R
Rear Axle
..........................................................201
Rear Parking Aid............................................213
Obstacle Distance Indicator........................... 214
Rear Seat Armrest........................................159
Rear Seats.......................................................156 Folding Up the Rear Seat Cushion ..............156 Returning the Seat to the Seating
Position............................................................. 156
Rear View Camera
.......................................218
Camera guidelines............................................. 219
Manual Zoom...................................................... 220
Obstacle Distance Indicator.......................... 220
Rear Camera Delay........................................... 220
Using the Rear View Camera System.........218
Rear View Camera See: Rear View Camera.................................... 218
Recommended Towing Weights
............267
Calculating the Maximum Loaded Trailer
Weight for Your Vehicle............................... 277
Refueling.........................................................180 System Warnings................................................ 182
Remote Control..............................................53 Car Finder................................................................ 56
Integrated Keyhead Transmitters .................. 53
Intelligent Access Key......................................... 54
Memory Feature................................................... 56
Remote Start.......................................................... 57
Replacing the Battery......................................... 54
Sounding a Panic Alarm..................................... 57
Remote Start.................................................148 Automatic Settings............................................ 148
Removing the Tailgate.................................70
Repairing Minor Paint Damage..............345
Replacement Parts Recommendation........................................12
Collision Repairs.................................................... 12
Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical Repairs.................................................................. 12
Warranty on Replacement Parts..................... 12
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control............................................................58
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only).............................................................305
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only).............................................................305
Roadside Assistance..................................293 Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting Roadside
Assistance....................................................... 293
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Roadside Assistance Program Coverage................294
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Using Roadside Assistance....................................................... 294
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Getting Roadside Assistance................................... 293
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Steering...........................................................243
Electric Power Steering................................... 243
Steering Wheel Lock...................................169
Steering Wheel...............................................80
Storage Compartments............................166
Sunroof See: Moonroof..................................................... 100
Sun Visors
.......................................................100
Illuminated Vanity Mirror................................. 100
Supplementary Restraints System.........45 Principle of Operation........................................ 45
Symbols Glossary
.............................................7
SYNC™ 3.........................................................461 General Information.......................................... 461
SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting.......................521
SYNC™ Applications and Services........................................................439
911 Assist............................................................... 439
SYNC Mobile Apps............................................. 441
SYNC™............................................................423 General Information......................................... 423
SYNC™ Troubleshooting.........................453
T
Tailgate Lock
....................................................69
Tailgate Step.....................................................71
Closing the Step..................................................... 71
Opening the Step................................................... 71
Tailgate..............................................................69
Technical Specifications See: Capacities and Specifications.............381
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only).......................302
Tire Care
...........................................................351
Glossary of Tire Terminology......................... 352
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading.............................................................. 351
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall............................................................ 353
Temperature A B C............................................ 352
Traction AA A B C................................................ 351
Treadwear.............................................................. 351
Tire Pressure Monitoring System...........367 Changing Tires With a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System....................................... 368
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System ...................................... 368Tires
See: Wheels and Tires..................................... 349
Towing a Trailer
............................................256
Load Placement................................................. 257
Towing Points
...............................................298
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels..........................................................285
Emergency Towing............................................ 285
Recreational Towing......................................... 285
Towing.............................................................256
Traction Control
...........................................208
Principle of Operation..................................... 208
Trailer Reversing Aids..................................257 Principle of Operation...................................... 258
Pro Trailer Backup Assist™............................ 257
Setting Up Pro Trailer Backup Assist.........258
Troubleshooting................................................. 262
Using Pro Trailer Backup Assist..................... 261
Trailer Sway Control....................................267
Transfer Case Fluid Check........................328
Transmission Code Designation............387
Transmission..................................................186
Transmission See: Transmission.............................................. 186
Transporting the Vehicle...........................297
Type Approvals
............................................582
RF Certification Logos for Tire Pressure
Monitoring Sensor(s).................................. 582
U
Under Hood Overview - 2.7L EcoBoost™..................................................318
2.7L EcoBoost...................................................... 318
Under Hood Overview - 3.5L Ecoboost™.................................................320
Under Hood Overview - 3.5L....................319
Under Hood Overview - 5.0L....................321
Unique Driving Characteristics.................174
Universal Garage Door Opener...............160 HomeLink Wireless Control System...........160
USB Port
..........................................................422
Using Adaptive Cruise Control................225 Blocked Sensor.................................................. 230
Changing the Set Speed................................. 228
Detection Issues................................................. 229
Disengaging the System................................. 228
Following a Vehicle........................................... 226
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Hilly Condition and Trailer Tow
Usage................................................................. 229
Low Speed Automatic Cancellation..........229
Overriding the System..................................... 228
Resuming the Set Speed................................ 228
Setting a Speed.................................................. 226
Setting the Gap Distance................................ 227
Switching the System Off.............................. 229
Switching the System On............................... 226
Switching to Normal Cruise Control............231
System Not Available...................................... 230
Using Cruise Control...................................224
Switching Cruise Control Off......................... 225
Switching Cruise Control On and Off.........224
Using Four-Wheel Drive
.............................193
4WD Indicator Lights........................................ 193
Driving Off-Road With Truck and Utility Vehicles............................................................. 196
How Your Vehicle Differs From Other Vehicles............................................................. 196
Using the 2-Speed Automatic 4WD System............................................................... 194
Using the Electronic Shift on the Fly 4WD system............................................................... 193
Using Hill Descent Control
........................212
Hill descent modes............................................ 212
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems..........................................................62
Using Power Running Boards....................78 Automatic Power Deploy.................................. 78
Automatic Power Stow...................................... 78
Bounce-back.......................................................... 79
Enabling and Disabling...................................... 78
Manual Power Deploy........................................ 78
Using Snow Chains.....................................366
Using Stability Control...............................210 AdvanceTrac ™ with Roll Stability Control ™
(RSC™)............................................................. 210
Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player............................................................444
Accessing Your USB Song Library...............448
Bluetooth Devices and System Settings............................................................ 450
Connecting Your Digital Media Player to the USB Port.......................................................... 444
Media Menu Features....................................... 447
Media Voice Commands................................ 445
USB 2..................................................................... 450Voice Commands for Audio Sources..........451
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone
............427
Accessing Features through the Phone
Menu.................................................................. 432
Accessing Your Phone Settings................... 435
Bluetooth Devices............................................. 436
Making Calls......................................................... 431
Pairing a Phone for the First Time...............428
Pairing Subsequent Phones.......................... 429
Phone Options during an Active Call..........431
Phone Voice Commands................................ 429
Receiving Calls..................................................... 431
System Settings................................................. 437
Text Messaging................................................... 433
Using Traction Control
..............................208
Switching the System Off ............................. 208
System Indicator Lights and Messages......................................................... 208
Using Voice Recognition...........................425 Audio Voice Commands.................................. 474
Climate Voice Commands.............................. 475
Initiating a Voice Session................................ 425
Mobile App Voice Commands...................... 478
Navigation Voice Commands........................ 477
Phone Voice Commands................................ 475
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link Voice Commands..................................................... 478
System Interaction and Feedback..............426
Voice Settings Commands............................ 479
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)........................303
V
Vehicle Care
..................................................340
General Information......................................... 340
Vehicle Certification Label.......................387
Vehicle Identification Number
...............386
Vehicle Storage............................................346
Battery.................................................................... 347
Body....................................................................... 346
Brakes..................................................................... 347
Cooling system................................................... 347
Engine..................................................................... 347
Fuel system.......................................................... 347
General.................................................................. 346
Miscellaneous...................................................... 347
Removing Vehicle From Storage.................. 347
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Tires........................................................................\
.
347
Ventilation See: Climate Control.......................................... 141
VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number............386
Voice Control...................................................82
W
Warning Lamps and Indicators...............105 Adaptive Cruise Control................................... 105
Anti-Lock Braking System.............................. 105
Automatic High Beam...................................... 105
Auto Start-stop................................................... 105
Battery.................................................................... 105
Blind Spot Monitor............................................. 105
Brake System....................................................... 105
Check 4X4............................................................ 106
Cruise Control...................................................... 106
Direction Indicator............................................. 106
Door Ajar................................................................ 106
Electric Park Brake............................................. 106
Electronic Locking Differential...................... 106
Engine Coolant Temperature........................ 106
Engine Oil.............................................................. 106
Fasten Safety Belt............................................. 106
Four-Wheel Drive Indicators.......................... 106
Front Airbag.......................................................... 107
Front Fog Lamps................................................. 107
High Beam............................................................. 107
Hill Descent........................................................... 107
Low Fuel Level..................................................... 107
Low Tire Pressure Warning.............................. 107
Parking Lamps..................................................... 107
Powertrain Malfunction/Reduced Power/Electronic Throttle Control..........107
Service Engine Soon......................................... 108
Sport Mode.......................................................... 108
Traction and Stability Control....................... 108
Traction and Stability Control Off...............108
Transmission Tow/Haul................................... 108
Washer Fluid Check....................................329
Washers See: Cleaning the Exterior............................... 341
See: Wipers and Washers................................. 85
Waxing.............................................................342
Wheel Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel........................ 372Wheels and Tires.........................................349
General Information......................................... 349
Technical Specifications................................ 380
Windows and Mirrors...................................95
Windshield Washers.....................................86
Windshield Wipers........................................85 Speed dependent wipers (if
equipped).......................................................... 85
Wiper Blades See: Checking the Wiper Blades................... 331
Wipers and Washers
.....................................85
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