2018 FORD F-150 towing

Towing a Trailer or Using a Car-top Carrier
Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the information
display and perform services listed in the Normal Sched-
uled Maintenance chart.
As required
Inspect and lubricate U-joints.
Inspect frequently, service
as required
See axle maintenance items under Exceptions.
Replace spark plugs. (Gasoline Engine).
Every
60,000 mi
(96,000 km) Extensive Idling or Low-speed Driving for Long Distances, as in Heavy Commercial Use
(Such as Delivery, Taxi, Patrol Car or Livery)
Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the information
display and perform services listed in the Normal Sched-
uled Maintenance chart.
As required
Replace engine air filter. (Gasoline Engine).
Inspect frequently, service
as required
Inspect the air filter restriction gauge. Replace the filter if
necessary (Diesel Engine).
Replace spark plugs. (Gasoline Engine).
Every
60,000 mi
(96,000 km) Operating in Dusty or Sandy Conditions (Such as Unpaved or Dusty Roads)
Replace engine air filter. (Gasoline engine).
Inspect frequently, service
as required
Inspect the air filter restriction gauge. Replace the filter if
necessary (Diesel Engine).
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal
noise, wear, looseness or drag.
Every
5,000 mi (8,000 km)
Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure tread
depth.
Change engine oil and filter. 1
Every
5,000 mi (8,000 km)
or six months
1 Reset your Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after each engine oil and filter change.
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Towing a Trailer or Using a Car-top Carrier
Change the engine oil and filter as indicated by the
information display, and perform the services listed in the
scheduled maintenance chart.
As required
See the axle maintenance items under Exceptions.
Replace the engine-mounted and frame-mounted fuel
filters.
Every
30,000 mi
(48,000 km) or six months,
600 engine hours
Inspect the engine and cooling system coolant concentra-
tion (freeze-point protection) and additive (corrosion
inhibitor) strength. Add coolant additive if necessary.
Every
30,000 mi
(48,000 km) or 1200 engine
hours
Flush and refill the coolant. Do not add coolant additive.
Every
60,000 mi
(96,000 km) or 2400
engine hours
Note: After the initial coolant flush and fill at
60,000 mi (96,000 km) or 2400 engine
hours, flush and fill every 45,000 mi (72,000 km) or 1800 engine hours thereafter. Frequent or Extended Idling (Over 10 Minutes Per Hour of Normal Driving) or Frequent
Low-speed Operation if your Vehicle is Used for Stationary Operation
Change the engine oil and filter as indicated by the
information display, and perform the services listed in the
scheduled maintenance chart.
As required
Replace the engine-mounted and frame-mounted fuel
filters.
Every
30,000 mi
(48,000 km), six months or
600 engine hours
Inspect the engine and cooling system coolant concentra-
tion (freeze-point protection) and additive (corrosion
inhibitor) strength. Add coolant additive if necessary.
Every
30,000 mi
(48,000 km) or 1200 engine
hours
Flush and refill the coolant. Do not add coolant additive.
Every
60,000 mi
(96,000 km) or 2400
engine hours
Note: After the initial coolant flush and fill at
60,000 mi (96,000 km) or 2400 engine
hours, flush and fill every 45,000 mi (72,000 km) or 1800 engine hours thereafter.
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Autolamps........................................................92
Windshield Wiper Activated
Headlamps........................................................ 92
Automatic Climate Control......................144
Automatic High Beam Control..................93 Automatic High Beam Indicator..................... 94
Switching the System On and Off.................94
Automatic Transmission
...........................207
Brake-Shift Interlock......................................... 210
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud or Snow................................................................... 212
Understanding the Shift Positions of your Automatic Transmission............................ 207
Understanding your SelectShift™ Automatic Transmission........................... 209
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check............................................................358
Auto-Start-Stop............................................181 Disabling Auto-Start-Stop.............................. 182
Enabling Auto-Start-Stop................................ 181
Autowipers.......................................................89
Auxiliary Power Points
................................166
110 Volt - 400 Watt Capacity AC Power
Outlet................................................................. 166
12 Volt DC Power Point..................................... 166
Locations............................................................... 166
B
Battery See: Changing the 12V Battery..................... 360
Bed Access.....................................................276 Box Side Step...................................................... 276
Bed Extender
....................................................76
Grocery Mode......................................................... 77
Tailgate Mode........................................................ 76
Bed Ramps
.....................................................277
Installing the Ramp Holder............................ 279
Stowing the Bed Ramp.................................... 278
Using the Bed Ramp......................................... 277
Blind Spot Information System..............257 Blind Spot Information System with Trailer
Tow..................................................................... 258
Switching the System On and Off...............261
System Errors....................................................... 261
Using the Blind Spot Information System............................................................... 257BLIS
See: Blind Spot Information System..........257
Body Styling Kits...........................................381
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood..........345
Booster Seats
...................................................31
Types of Booster Seats...................................... 32
Brake Fluid Check........................................359
Brakes...............................................................223 General Information.......................................... 223
Breaking-In......................................................314
Bulb Specification Chart..........................368
C
Cabin Air Filter...............................................149
Capacities and Specifications - 2.7L EcoBoost™.................................................424
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates........................................................... 428
Specifications..................................................... 425
Capacities and Specifications - 3.0L V6, Diesel............................................................428
Specifications..................................................... 429
Capacities and Specifications - 3.3L Duratec - V6...............................................432
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates............................................................ 437
Specifications..................................................... 434
Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L Ecoboost™..................................................437
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates............................................................ 441
Specifications..................................................... 439
Capacities and Specifications - 5.0L Modular - V8..............................................442
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates ........................................................... 446
Specifications..................................................... 443
Capacities and Specifications.................415
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior............................... 373
Catalytic Converter
......................................195
On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)................... 196
Readiness for Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) Testing................................................... 196
Center Console..............................................168
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Changing a Bulb..........................................364
Accessing the Halogen High Beam, Low
Beam and Direction Indicator
Bulbs................................................................. 365
Replacing Brake, Rear, Direction Indicator and Reverse Lamp Bulbs........................... 367
Replacing Cargo Lamp and High-mount Brake Lamp Bulbs......................................... 367
Replacing Exterior Mounted Mirror Direction Indicator Lamp Bulbs................................. 368
Replacing Fog Lamp Bulbs............................ 366
Replacing LED Brake, Rear, Direction Indicator and Reverse Lamp Bulbs........367
Replacing LED Cargo Lamp, Spot Lamp and High-mount Brake Lamp Bulbs..............368
Replacing LED Direction Indicator and Side Marker Bulbs................................................... 367
Replacing LED Headlamp Bulbs.................. 367
Replacing Side Marker Bulb.......................... 366
Replacing the Halogen High Beam, Low Beam and Direction Indicator
Bulbs................................................................. 365
Replacing the License Plate Lamp Bulb................................................................... 368
Changing a Fuse..........................................343 Fuses...................................................................... 343
Changing a Road Wheel...........................405 Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly
Information
..................................................... 405
Jacking the Vehicle........................................... 409
Remove the Vehicle Jack and Tool Bag..................................................................... 407
Removing the Spare Tire............................... 408
Stowing the Flat or Spare Tire........................ 411
Stowing the Vehicle Jack and Tool Bag....................................................................... 411
Tire Change Procedure................................... 406
Changing the 12V Battery........................360 Battery Management System....................... 362
Changing the Engine Air Filter - Diesel.............................................................370
Air Filter Restriction Gauge.............................. 371
Changing the Engine Air Filter - Gasoline.......................................................370
Changing the Wiper Blades
.....................363
Checking MyKey System Status...............65
Checking the Wiper Blades
.....................362 Child Restraint and Seatbelt
Maintenance.................................................44
Child Restraint Positioning
.........................33
Child Safety.......................................................18
General Information............................................. 18
Child Safety Locks
.........................................35
Left-Hand Side...................................................... 35
Right-Hand Side................................................... 35
Cleaning Leather Seats.............................378 With King Ranch Edition................................. 378
Without King Ranch Edition.......................... 378
Cleaning Products
.......................................373
Materials................................................................ 373
Cleaning the Engine....................................375
Cleaning the Exhaust..................................375
Cleaning the Exterior..................................373 Cleaning the Headlamps................................ 374
Exterior Chrome Parts...................................... 374
Exterior Plastic Parts......................................... 374
Stripes or Graphics............................................ 374
Underbody............................................................ 374
Under Hood.......................................................... 374
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens.........................377
Cleaning the Interior
...................................376
Mirrors..................................................................... 377
Cleaning the Wheels..................................379
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades............................................................376
Clearing All MyKeys.......................................65
Climate...........................................................509
Climate Control.............................................143
Coolant Check See: Engine Coolant Check............................ 354
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator.......54
Creating a MyKey...........................................64 Programming/Changing Configurable
Settings............................................................... 64
Cross Traffic Alert.........................................261 Blocked Sensors................................................ 263
Switching the System Off and On..............263
System Errors...................................................... 263
System Lights, Messages and Audible Alerts................................................................. 263
System Limitations........................................... 263
Using the Cross Traffic Alert System..........261
Cruise Control.................................................86 Principle of Operation...................................... 244
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Engine Specifications - 3.5L
Ecoboost™..................................................416
Drivebelt Routing................................................ 417
Engine Specifications - 5.0L Modular - V8.....................................................................417
Drivebelt Routing................................................ 418
Entertainment..............................................499 AM/FM Radio..................................................... 500
Apps....................................................................... 508
Bluetooth Stereo or USB................................ 507
CD (If equipped)............................................... 506
HD Radio ™ Information (If
Available)........................................................ 503
SiriusXM® Satellite Radio (If Activated).........................................................501
Sources................................................................. 500
Supported Media Players, Formats and Metadata Information................................ 508
USB Ports............................................................. 508
Environment......................................................15
EPB See: Electric Parking Brake............................. 224
Essential Towing Checks..........................304 Before Towing a Trailer..................................... 310
Hitches.................................................................. 305
Integrated Trailer Brake Controller.............306
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Watercraft (PWC)......................................... 310
Safety Chains..................................................... 306
Trailer Brakes...................................................... 306
Trailer Lamps...................................................... 309
Trailer Towing Connector............................... 304
Using a Step Bumper....................................... 309
When Towing a Trailer...................................... 310
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording.............................................. 9
Export Unique Options.................................14
Exterior Mirrors
................................................99
360-Degree Camera.......................................... 101
Auto-dimming Feature...................................... 101
Blind Spot Information System.................... 102
Clearance Lamps ............................................... 101
Direction Indicator Mirrors ............................... 101
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors............................... 99
Heated Exterior Mirrors .................................... 101
Integrated Blind Spot Mirror............................ 101
Memory Mirrors ................................................... 101
Power Exterior Mirrors........................................ 99Power-Folding Mirrors......................................
100
PowerScope ™ Power Telescoping
Mirrors............................................................... 100
Puddle Lamps...................................................... 101
Spot Lamps........................................................... 101
Telescoping Mirrors........................................... 100
F
Fastening the Seatbelts...............................37 Fastening the Cinch Tongue............................ 38
Rear Inflatable Seatbelt.................................... 40
Seatbelt Locking Modes.................................... 39
Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy................38
Using the Seatbelt with Cinch Tongue (Front Center Seat)........................................ 37
Flat Tire See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 405
Floor Mats........................................................317
Fog Lamps - Front See: Front Fog Lamps........................................ 94
Foot Pedals See: Adjusting the Pedals................................. 88
Ford Credit
..........................................................11
US Only...................................................................... 11
Ford Protect
...................................................559
Ford Protect Extended Service Plan
(CANADA ONLY).......................................... 560
Ford Protect Extended Service Plans (U.S. Only).................................................................. 559
Four-Wheel Drive
..........................................213
Front Fog Lamps............................................94
Front Passenger Sensing System
............49
Front Seat Armrest......................................160
Fuel and Refueling
.......................................184
Fuel Consumption........................................193
Advertised Capacity.......................................... 193
Fuel Economy...................................................... 193
Fuel Filler Funnel Location - Regular Cab.................................................................189
Fuel Filler Funnel Location - SuperCab/ SuperCrew...................................................189
Fuel Filter - Diesel.......................................360
Fuel Filter - Gasoline
..................................360
Fuel Quality - Diesel....................................184 Biodiesel................................................................ 185
Diesel Fuel Additives ........................................ 186
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P
Parking Aids...................................................233
Principle of Operation...................................... 233
Passive Anti-Theft System.........................78 SecuriLock ™.......................................................... 78
PATS See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 78
Pedals................................................................88
Perchlorate.........................................................11
Personal Safety System ™
.........................46
How Does the Personal Safety System
Work?.................................................................. 46
Phone.................................................................511 During a Phone Call........................................... 515
Making Calls......................................................... 514
Pairing Your Cell Phone for the First Time..................................................................... 511
Phone Menu.......................................................... 512
Receiving Calls..................................................... 515
Smartphone Connectivity............................... 516
Text Messaging.................................................... 516
Post-Crash Alert System..........................325
Power Door Locks See: Locking and Unlocking............................. 68
Power Running Boards................................82
Power Seats
...................................................154
Adjusting the Lumbar Support...................... 155
Adjusting the Multi-Contour Front Seats With Active Motion ....................................... 155
Power Steering Fluid Check....................359
Power Windows
.............................................98
Accessory Delay................................................... 99
Bounce-Back......................................................... 98
One-Touch Up or Down.................................... 98
Window Lock......................................................... 99
Pre-Collision Assist.....................................265 Adjusting the Pre-Collision Assist
Settings............................................................. 267
Blocked Sensors................................................. 267
Distance Indication and Alert....................... 266
Using the Pre-Collision Assist System.............................................................. 265
Protecting the Environment........................15
Puncture See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 405R
Rear Axle
..........................................................221
Rear Parking Aid...........................................233 Obstacle Distance Indicator.......................... 234
Rear Seat Armrest.........................................161
Rear Seats
.......................................................158
Folding Up the Rear Seat Cushion ..............158
Returning the Seat to the Seating
Position............................................................. 158
Rear View Camera.......................................238 Camera guidelines............................................ 240
Manual Zoom....................................................... 241
Obstacle Distance Indicator........................... 241
Rear Camera Delay............................................ 241
Using the Rear View Camera System........239
Rear View Camera See: Rear View Camera................................... 238
Recommended Towing Weights...........292 Calculating the Maximum Loaded Trailer
Weight for Your Vehicle.............................. 304
Refueling.........................................................190 Refueling System Overview........................... 190
Refueling System Warning.............................. 192
Refueling Your Vehicle....................................... 191
Remote Control
..............................................56
Car Finder............................................................... 60
Integrated Keyhead Transmitter.................... 56
Intelligent Access Key......................................... 57
Remote Start.......................................................... 61
Replacing the Battery......................................... 58
Sounding a Panic Alarm................................... 60
Remote Start
.................................................149
Automatic Settings........................................... 150
Removing the Tailgate
..................................74
Repairing Minor Paint Damage...............379
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.............................................................62
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)..............................................................333
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)..............................................................333
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Special Operating Conditions Scheduled
Maintenance...............................................567
Diesel Engine...................................................... 569
Exceptions............................................................ 573
Speed Control See: Cruise Control........................................... 244
Spot Lamps.....................................................95
Cargo and Trailer Hookup Lamps.................. 95
Stability Control
...........................................228
Principle of Operation...................................... 228
Starter Switch See: Ignition Switch........................................... 170
Starting a Diesel Engine
.............................175
........................................................................\
............ 175
Automatic Engine Shutdown......................... 176
Cold Weather Operation................................... 177
Cold Weather Starting...................................... 176
Diesel Engine Fast Start Glow Plug System............................................................... 176
Vehicles with Keyless Start............................. 175
Starting a Gasoline Engine........................172 Automatic Engine Shutdown......................... 174
Failure to Start...................................................... 173
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes................175
Important Ventilating Information...............175
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Moving................................................................ 174
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Stationary.......................................................... 174
Vehicles with an Ignition Key.......................... 172
Vehicles with Keyless Start............................. 172
Starting and Stopping the Engine..........170 General Information.......................................... 170
Steering...........................................................264 Electric Power Steering................................... 264
Steering Wheel Lock - Vehicles With: Push Button Start.......................................171
Unlocking the Steering Wheel........................ 172
Steering Wheel Lock - Vehicles Without: Push Button Start.......................................171
Steering Wheel
...............................................84
Storage Compartments............................168
Sunroof See: Moonroof..................................................... 103
Sun Visors
.......................................................103
Illuminated Vanity Mirror................................. 103
Supplementary Restraints System..........47 Principle of Operation......................................... 47Switching Off the Engine...........................179
Symbols Glossary
.............................................7
SYNC™ 3.......................................................480
General Information........................................ 480
SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting......................542
SYNC™ Applications and Services........................................................467
911 Assist.............................................................. 468
SYNC Mobile Apps........................................... 469
SYNC™...........................................................463 General Information......................................... 463
SYNC™ Troubleshooting
..........................472
T
Tailgate Lock
....................................................73
Tailgate Step....................................................75
Closing the Step.................................................... 76
Opening the Step................................................. 75
Tailgate...............................................................73
Technical Specifications See: Capacities and Specifications.............415
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only)
......................330
Tire Care..........................................................384
Glossary of Tire Terminology........................ 385
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................................................. 384
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall........................................................... 386
Temperature A B C............................................ 385
Traction AA A B C.............................................. 385
Treadwear............................................................ 384
Tire Pressure Monitoring System..........399 Changing Tires With a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System........................................ 401
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System ....................................... 401
Tires See: Wheels and Tires..................................... 382
Towing a Trailer............................................280 Load Placement.................................................. 281
Towing Points................................................326
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels.......311 Emergency Towing.............................................. 311
Recreational Towing........................................... 311
Towing.............................................................280
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