2017 FORD F150 battery replacement

WARNING
Persons who are unable to feel pain
to the skin because of advanced age,
chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord
injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaustion,
or other physical conditions, must exercise
care when using the seat heater. The seat
heater may cause burns even at low
temperatures, especially if used for long
periods of time. Do not place anything on
the seat that insulates against heat, such
as a blanket or cushion, because this may
cause the seat heater to overheat. Do not
puncture the seat with pins, needles, or
other pointed objects because this may
damage the heating element which may
cause the seat heater to overheat. An
overheated seat may cause serious
personal injury. Note:
Do not do the following:
• Place heavy objects on the seat.
• Operate the seat heater if water or any
other liquid spills on the seat. Allow the
seat to dry thoroughly.
• Operate the heated seats unless the
engine is running. Doing so can cause
the battery to lose charge. Touch the heated seat symbol to cycle
through the various heat settings and off.
More indicator lights indicate warmer
settings. Cooled Seats
The cooled seats only function when the
engine is running.
To operate the cooled seats:
Touch the cooled seat symbol to cycle
through the various cooling settings and
off. More indicator lights indicate cooler
settings.
If the engine falls below 350 RPM while
the cooled seats are on, the feature turns
itself off. You need to reactivate it.
Climate controlled seat air filter
replacement
Your vehicle is equipped with lifetime air
filters that are integrated with the seats.
Regular maintenance or replacement is
not needed.
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ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
Vehicles Sold in the United States:
Getting Roadside Assistance
To fully assist you should you have a
vehicle concern, Ford Motor Company
offers a complimentary roadside
assistance program. This program is
separate from the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty. The service is available:
•
24 hours a day, seven days a week.
• For the coverage period listed on the
Roadside Assistance Card included in
your Owner's Manual portfolio.
Roadside Assistance covers:
• A flat tire change with a good spare, if
provided with the vehicle (except
vehicles supplied with a tire inflation
kit).
• Battery jump start.
• Lock-out assistance (key replacement
cost is the customer's responsibility).
• Fuel delivery — independent service
contractors, if not prohibited by state,
local or municipal law, shall deliver up
to 2 gal (7.6 L) of gasoline or 5 gal
(18.9 L) of diesel fuel to a disabled
vehicle. Roadside Assistance limits fuel
delivery service to two no-charge
occurrences within a 12-month period.
• Winch out — available within
100 ft
(30.5 m) of a paved or county
maintained road, no recoveries.
• Towing — independent service
contractors, if not prohibited by state,
local or municipal law, shall tow Ford
eligible vehicles to an authorized dealer
within
35 mi (56 km) of the
disablement location or to the nearest authorized dealer. If a member
requests a tow to an authorized dealer
that is more than
35 mi (56 km) from
the disablement location, the member
shall be responsible for any mileage
costs in excess of
35 mi (56 km).
Roadside Assistance includes up to $200
for a towed trailer if the disabled eligible
vehicle requires service at the nearest
authorized dealer. If the towing vehicle is
operational but the trailer is not, then the
trailer does not qualify for any roadside
services.
Vehicles Sold in the United States:
Using Roadside Assistance
Complete the roadside assistance
identification card and place it in your
wallet for quick reference. This card is in
the owner's information portfolio in the
glove compartment.
United States Ford vehicle customers who
require Roadside Assistance, call
1-800-241-3673.
If you need to arrange roadside assistance
for yourself, Ford Motor Company
reimburses a reasonable amount for
towing to the nearest dealership within
35 mi (56 km)
. To obtain reimbursement
information, United States Ford vehicle
customers call 1-800-241-3673.
Customers need to submit their original
receipts.
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting
Roadside Assistance
To fully assist you should you have a
vehicle concern, Ford Motor Company of
Canada, Limited offers a complimentary
roadside assistance program. This program
is eligible within Canada or the continental
United States.
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WASHER FLUID CHECK
WARNING
If you operate your vehicle in
temperatures below 40°F (5°C), use
washer fluid with antifreeze
protection. Failure to use washer fluid with
antifreeze protection in cold weather could
result in impaired windshield vision and
increase the risk of injury or accident. Add fluid to fill the reservoir if the level is
low. Only use a washer fluid that meets
Ford specifications. See Capacities and
Specifications (page 381).
State or local regulations on volatile
organic compounds may restrict the use
of methanol, a common windshield washer
antifreeze additive. Washer fluids
containing non-methanol antifreeze
agents should be used only if they provide
cold weather protection without damaging
the vehicle ’s paint finish, wiper blades or
washer system.
FUEL FILTER
Your vehicle is equipped with a lifetime
fuel filter that is integrated with the fuel
tank. Regular maintenance or replacement
is not needed.
CHANGING THE 12V BATTERY WARNINGS
Batteries normally produce explosive
gases which can cause personal
injury. Therefore, do not allow
flames, sparks or lighted substances to
come near the battery. When working near
the battery, always shield your face and
protect your eyes. Always provide correct
ventilation. WARNINGS
When lifting a plastic-cased battery,
excessive pressure on the end walls
could cause acid to flow through the
vent caps, resulting in personal injury and
damage to the vehicle or battery. Lift the
battery with a battery carrier or with your
hands on opposite corners. Keep batteries out of reach of
children. Batteries contain sulfuric
acid. Avoid contact with skin, eyes or
clothing. Shield your eyes when working
near the battery to protect against possible
splashing of acid solution. In case of acid
contact with skin or eyes, flush
immediately with water for a minimum of
15 minutes and get prompt medical
attention. If acid is swallowed, call a
physician immediately. Battery posts, terminals and related
accessories contain lead and lead
compounds. Wash hands after
handling. This vehicle may be fitted with more
than one battery. Removing the
battery cables from only one battery
does not disconnect your vehicle electrical
system. Make sure you disconnect the
battery cables from all batteries when
disconnecting power. Failure to do so may
cause serious personal injury or property
damage. Your vehicle is fitted with a Motorcraft
maintenance-free battery which normally
does not require additional water.
When a battery replacement is required,
you must use a recommended
replacement battery that matches the
electrical requirements of the vehicle.
Note:
After cleaning or replacing the
battery, make sure you reinstall the battery
cover or shield.
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A message may appear in the information
displays to alert you that battery
protection actions are active. These
messages are only for notification that an
action is taking place, and not intended to
indicate an electrical problem or that the
battery requires replacement.
After battery replacement, or in some
cases after charging the battery with an
external charger, the battery management
system requires eight hours of vehicle sleep
time to relearn the battery state of charge.
During this time your vehicle must remain
fully locked with the ignition switched off.
Note:
Prior to relearning the battery state
of charge, the battery management system
may temporarily disable some electrical
systems.
Electrical Accessory Installation
To make sure the battery management
system works correctly, do not connect an
electrical device ground connection
directly to the battery negative post. This
can cause inaccurate measurements of
the battery condition and potential
incorrect system operation.
Note: If you add electrical accessories or
components to the vehicle, it may adversely
affect battery performance and durability.
This may also affect the performance of
other electrical systems in the vehicle.
CHECKING THE WIPER
BLADES Run the tip of your fingers over the edge of
the blade to check for roughness.
Clean the wiper blades with washer fluid
or water applied with a soft sponge or
cloth.
CHANGING THE WIPER
BLADES
Note:
Do not hold the wiper blade when
lifting the wiper arm. 1. Pull the wiper blade and arm away
from the glass.
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For scheduled maintenance, we
recommend Motorcraft® replacement
parts available at your Ford dealer or at
fordparts.com. These parts meet or exceed
Ford Motor Company
’s specifications and
are engineered for your vehicle. Use of
other parts may impact vehicle
performance, emissions and durability.
Your warranty may be void for any damage related to use of other parts.
If a Motorcraft® oil filter is not available,
use an oil filter that meets industry
performance specification
SAE/USCAR-36.
For spark plug replacement, contact an
authorized dealer. Replace the spark plugs
at the appropriate intervals. See
Scheduled Maintenance (page 539).
MOTORCRAFT PARTS - 3.5L Motorcraft Part number
Component
FA-1883
Air filter element.
FL-500-S
Oil filter.
BXT-48H6-610
Battery.
SP-520
Spark plugs.
FT-138
Transmission filter.
WW-2242
Windshield wiper blade.
FP-79
Cabin air filter.
We recommend Motorcraft replacement
parts available at your Ford dealer or at
fordparts.com for scheduled maintenance.
These parts meet or exceed Ford Motor
Company ’s specifications and are
engineered for your vehicle. Use of other
parts may impact vehicle performance,
emissions and durability. Your warranty
may be void for any damage related to use
of other parts. If a Motorcraft oil filter is not available, use
an oil filter that meets industry
performance specification
SAE/USCAR-36.
For spark plug replacement, contact an
authorized dealer. Replace the spark plugs
at the appropriate intervals. See
Scheduled Maintenance
(page 539).
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MOTORCRAFT PARTS - 3.5L ECOBOOST™
3.5L Ecoboost
Component
FA-1883
Air filter element.
FL-500-S
Oil filter.
BXT-48H6-610
Battery.
BXT-94RH7-730
(King Ranch, Lariat and Premium)
SP-534
Spark plugs.
WW-2242
Windshield wiper blade.
FP-79
Cabin air filter.
For scheduled maintenance, we
recommend Motorcraft® replacement
parts available at your Ford dealer or at
fordparts.com. These parts meet or exceed
Ford Motor Company ’s specifications and
are engineered for your vehicle. Use of
other parts may impact vehicle
performance, emissions and durability.
Your warranty may be void for any damage
related to use of other parts. If a Motorcraft® oil filter is not available,
use an oil filter that meets industry
performance specification
SAE/USCAR-36.
For spark plug replacement, contact an
authorized dealer. Replace the spark plugs
at the appropriate intervals. See
Scheduled Maintenance (page 539).
MOTORCRAFT PARTS - 5.0L 5.0L
Component
FA-1883
Air filter element.
FL-500-S
Oil filter.
BXT-48H6-610
Battery.
BXT-94RH7-730
(King Ranch, Lariat and Premium)
SP-519
Spark plugs.
WW-2242
Windshield wiper blade.
FP-79
Cabin air filter.
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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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