2017 FORD F150 towing a trailer

Load Carrying
Load Retaining Fixtures.............................247
Load Limit......................................................248
Bed Access
.....................................................252
Bed Ramps
.....................................................253
Towing
Towing a Trailer
............................................256
Trailer Reversing Aids..................................257
Trailer Sway Control....................................267
Recommended Towing Weights............267
Essential Towing Checks..........................278
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels
......285
Driving Hints
Breaking-In....................................................288
Economical Driving
.....................................288
Driving Through Water
..............................289
Floor Mats
......................................................289
Snowplowing................................................290
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance..................................293
Hazard Warning Flashers.........................294
Fuel Shutoff...................................................294
Jump Starting the Vehicle........................295
Post-Crash Alert System
..........................297
Transporting the Vehicle...........................297
Towing Points
...............................................298
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need..............300
In California (U.S. Only).............................301
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only).....................302
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only).......................303
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada
........................................................303 Ordering Additional Owner's
Literature....................................................304
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)............................................................305
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)............................................................305
Fuses
Fuse Specification Chart..........................307
Changing a Fuse............................................315
Maintenance
General Information
.....................................317
Opening and Closing the Hood...............317
Under Hood Overview - 2.7L EcoBoost™.................................................318
Under Hood Overview - 3.5L
....................319
Under Hood Overview - 3.5L Ecoboost™................................................320
Under Hood Overview - 5.0L....................321
Engine Oil Dipstick.......................................322
Engine Oil Check..........................................322
Oil Change Indicator Reset.......................323
Engine Coolant Check................................323
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check............................................................327
Transfer Case Fluid Check........................328
Brake Fluid Check
........................................328
Power Steering Fluid Check.....................328
Washer Fluid Check
....................................329
Fuel Filter........................................................329
Changing the 12V Battery.........................329
Checking the Wiper Blades.......................331
Changing the Wiper Blades......................331
Adjusting the Headlamps.........................332
Changing a Bulb
...........................................333
Bulb Specification Chart...........................337
Changing the Engine Air Filter................339
Vehicle Care
General Information
...................................340
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Telescoping Mirrors (If Equipped)
This feature lets you extend the mirror
about
3 in (75 mm). It is useful when
towing a trailer. You can manually pull out
or push in the mirrors to the desired
position.
Power-Folding Mirrors
(If Equipped) To fold both mirrors, switch your vehicle
on (with the ignition in accessory mode or
the engine running) and then:
1. Press the control.
2. Press control again to unfold the
mirrors.
Note: Do not stop the mirrors midway
through their movement. Wait until the
mirrors stop moving and press the control
again. The left-hand and right-hand mirrors move
at different rates. For example, one mirror
may stop while the other one continues to
move. This is normal.
Moving the mirrors 10 or more times within
one minute, or repeated folding and
unfolding of the mirrors while holding the
control down during full travel, may disable
the system to protect the motors from
overheating. Wait approximately three
minutes with the vehicle running, and up to
10 minutes with the vehicle off, for the
system to reset and for function to return to
normal.
Loose Mirror
If your power-folding mirrors are manually
folded, they may not work properly even
after you re-position them. You need to
reset them if:
•
The mirrors vibrate when you drive.
• The mirrors feel loose.
• The mirrors do not stay in the folded or
unfolded position.
• One of the mirrors is not in its normal
driving position.
To reset the power-fold feature, use the
power-folding mirror control to fold and
unfold the mirrors. You may hear a loud
noise as you reset the power-folding
mirrors. This sound is normal. Repeat this
process as needed each time the mirrors
are manually folded.
PowerScope ™ Power Telescoping
Mirrors
(If Equipped)
This feature lets you position both mirrors
at the same time.
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Towing
Note:
Use the arrow buttons to configure different towing setting choices.
Note: Once you select a trailer, it remains active until you set it as no longer active. An active
trailer still accumulates miles even after you physically disconnect it from your vehicle. Towing
Trailer connection status
Trailer Status
BLIS with Trailer Ready/Not Available/Not Setup/Off
Pro Trailer Backup Assist: Ready or Not Setup or Not Calibrated
active trailer name or Default Trailer
accumulated trailer miles
Trailer brake gain
Output
Trailer Sway Control
Trailer
Options
no active trailer
Select Trailer
Programmed trailers
Default TrailerList of named
trailers, No Stored
Trailers - Press OK
to rename
Rename Trailer
Change Trailer Settings
List of named or
default trailers -
Press OK to select
Reset Trailer
Distance
List of named or
default trailers -
Press OK to select
Change BLIS Meas-
urement
List of named or
default trailers -
Press OK to select
Add BLIS Measure-
ment
Name of stored Pro
Trailer Backup
Assist trailer
Change Pro Trailer
Sticker
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Towing
No stored Pro
Backup trailers -
Press OK to select
Name of stored
conventional trailer
Add Pro Trailer
Backup
No stored conven-
tional trailer - Press
OK to select
Select Your Setting
Change Brake Type
Change Brake Effort
List of named
trailers, No stored
trailers - Press OK to
select
Delete Trailer
List of named
trailers or default
trailers - Press OK to
Select
Change Trailer
Setup
New Trailer - Press OK to select
Add Trailer
Select Your Setting
Trailer Brake Type
Trailer Brake Effort
Select Your Setting
Change Trailer
Setup
Pro Trailer Backup
Assist only Supports
Trailers with
Conventional
Hitches. Press OK to
Exit
Conventional
Connection
Checklist
Fifth Wheel
Gooseneck
Off Road
Note: Use the arrow buttons to configure different off road choices.
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MyView
Gauge View
Truck Info Screens
Tire Pressure
Digital Speedometer
Engine Information
MyKey Status
Trailer Status
Towing Screens
Trailer Information
Trailer Light Check
Off Road Status
Off Road Screens
Power Distribution
Up/Down moves selec-
tion in the list
Screen Selection 1
- 7
Reorder Screens
Press OK to select
Trip/Fuel Use the arrow buttons to choose
between the following trip and
fuel options.
Trip/Fuel
Trip 1 or 2
Fuel Economy
Fuel History
Navigation
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Truck Info
Engine Information - Oil Life, Engine Hours, Engine Idle Hours - Hold OK to Reset
MyKey Status - Admin Keys, MyKeys and MyKey Mileage
• Gauge View - Shows the turbo boost or transmission temp value.
• Tire Pressure - Shows the tire pressure psi. See Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(page 367).
• Digital Speedometer - Shows a digital display of your vehicle speed.
• Engine Information - Shows engine information.
• MyKey Status - Shows the status of your MyKeys.
Towing Use the arrow buttons to choose
between the following towing
options.
Note: Once you select a trailer, it remains active until you set it as no longer active. An active
trailer still accumulates miles even after you physically disconnect it from your vehicle. Towing
% Grade, steering angle, gain and output display
Towing
Status
Trailer Name, Accumulated Miles, Pro Trailer Backup Assist Status and
Trailer BLIS Status - Press OK for Trailer Options
Towing
Informa-
tion
Running, Brake and Turn Signal Light Status or No Trailer Detected
Trailer
Light
Status
Trailer Sway Control
Trailer
Setup
no active trailer
Select trailer
Programmed trailers
Default TrailerList of named
trailers, No Stored
Trailers - Press OK
to rename
Rename Trailer
Change Trailer Settings
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Towing
List of named or
default trailers -
Press OK to select
Reset Trailer
Distance
List of named or
default trailers -
Press OK to select
Change BLIS Meas-
urement
List of named or
default trailers -
Press OK to select
Add BLIS Measure-
ment
Name of stored Pro
Trailer Backup
Assist trailer name
Change Pro Trailer
Sticker
No stored Pro
Backup trailers -
Press OK to select
Name of stored
conventional trailer
Add Pro Trailer
Backup
No stored conven-
tional trailer - Press
OK to select
Select Your Setting
Change Brake Type
Change Brake Effort
List of named
trailers, No stored
trailers - Press OK
to select
Delete Trailer
Conventional, Fifth
Wheel or Goose-
neck
Change Trailer
Setup
New Trailer - Press OK to select
Add Trailer
Select Your Setting
Trailer Brake Type
Trailer Brake Effort
Select Your Setting
Pro Trailer Backup
Assist™ setup
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Towing
Pro Trailer Backup
Assist only Supports
Trailers with
Conventional
Hitches. Press OK to
Exit
Conventional
Connec-
tion Check-
list Fifth Wheel
Gooseneck
Off Road Use the arrow buttons to choose
between the following off road
options.
Off Road
Pitch, steering angle, roll, Elocker and 4X4
Power Distribution
Settings Use the arrow buttons to
configure different driver setting
choices.
Settings
Auto Highbeam
Blind Spot
Cross Traffic Alert
Driver Alert
Rear Park Aid
Trailer BLIS Select Your Setting
Alert Sensit-
ivity
Collision
Warn
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