2019 FORD F-150 towing

This means you do not have to remember
to change the oil on a mileage-based
schedule. Your vehicle lets you know when
an oil change is due by displaying a
message in the information display.
The following table provides examples of
vehicle use and its impact on oil change
intervals. It is a guideline only. Actual oil
change intervals depend on several factors
and generally decrease with severity of
use.When to Expect the OIL CHANGE REQUIRED Message
Vehicle Use and Example
Interval
Normal
7,500– 10,000 mi
(12,000– 16,000 km) Normal commuting with highway driving
No, or moderate, load or towing
Flat to moderately hilly roads
No extended idling
Severe
5,000– 7,500 mi
(8,000– 12,000 km) Moderate to heavy load or towing
Mountainous or off-road conditions
Extended idling
Extended hot or cold operation
Extreme
3,000–5,000 mi
(5,000–8,000 km) Maximum load or towing
Extreme hot or cold operation
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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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Setting a Memory Preset................................
456
Switching the Audio Unit On and Off........456
Using Seek, Fast Forward and Reverse.............................................................. 457
Audio Unit - Vehicles Without: Touchscreen Display...............................453
Accessing the Apps Menu.............................. 453
Accessing the Clock Settings........................ 453
Accessing the Media Source Menu.............453
Accessing the Phone Features..................... 454
Accessing the Settings Menu....................... 454
Accessing the Sound Settings...................... 454
Adjusting the Volume...................................... 454
Changing Radio Stations................................ 454
Listening to the Radio...................................... 454
Playing or Pausing Media............................... 454
Switching Radio Text On and Off................455
Switching Repeat Mode On and Off..........455
Switching Shuffle Mode On and Off..........455
Switching the Audio Unit On and Off........454
Switching the Display On and Off...............454
Using Seek, Fast Forward and Reverse............................................................. 455
Using the Display Control............................... 455
Using the Number Block................................. 455
Autolamps........................................................94 Windshield Wiper Activated
Headlamps........................................................ 94
Automatic Climate Control......................148 Directing Air to the Footwell Air
Vents.................................................................. 148
Directing Air to the Instrument Panel Air Vents.................................................................. 148
Setting the Blower Motor Speed.................. 148
Setting the Temperature................................. 149
Switching Auto Mode On and Off................149
Switching Defrost On and Off....................... 149
Switching Dual Zone Mode On and Off....................................................................... 149
Switching Maximum Air Conditioning On and Off.............................................................. 150
Switching Maximum Defrost On and Off....................................................................... 150
Switching Recirculated Air On and Off....................................................................... 150
Switching the Air Conditioning On and Off....................................................................... 149Switching the Climate Control On and
Off....................................................................... 149
Switching the Heated Seats On and Off....................................................................... 149
Switching the Ventilated Seats On and Off....................................................................... 150
Automatic High Beam Control.................95 Automatic High Beam Indicator.................... 96
Switching the System On and Off.................96
Automatic Transmission............................212 Brake-Shift Interlock......................................... 215
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck in Mud or Snow................................................................... 217
Understanding the Shift Positions of your Automatic Transmission............................. 212
Understanding your SelectShift™ Automatic Transmission............................. 214
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check............................................................363
Auto-Start-Stop...........................................185 Disabling Auto-Start-Stop............................. 186
Enabling Auto-Start-Stop.............................. 185
Autowipers........................................................91
Auxiliary Power Points................................170 400 Watt AC Power Point............................... 170
DC Power Point.................................................... 170
Locations................................................................. 171
B
Battery See: Changing the 12V Battery..................... 366
Bed Access......................................................281 Box Side Step....................................................... 281
Bed Extender....................................................78 Grocery Mode......................................................... 79
Tailgate Mode........................................................ 78
Bed Ramps.....................................................282
Installing the Ramp Holder........................... 284
Stowing the Bed Ramp................................... 283
Using the Bed Ramp......................................... 282
Blind Spot Information System..............262 Blind Spot Information System with Trailer
Tow.................................................................... 264
Switching the System On and Off..............266
System Errors...................................................... 266
Using the Blind Spot Information System.............................................................. 263
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BLIS
See: Blind Spot Information System..........262
Body Styling Kits..........................................385
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood..........350
Booster Seats..................................................33 Types of Booster Seats...................................... 34
Brake Fluid Check........................................364
Brakes..............................................................228 General Information......................................... 228
Breaking-In......................................................319
Bulb Specification Chart..........................450
C
Cabin Air Filter................................................153
Capacities and Specifications - 2.7L EcoBoost™.................................................428
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates............................................................ 431
Specifications..................................................... 429
Capacities and Specifications - 3.0L Diesel.............................................................432
Specifications..................................................... 433
Capacities and Specifications - 3.3L................................................................436
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates.......................................................... 440
Specifications...................................................... 437
Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L Ecoboost™..................................................441
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates........................................................... 445
Specifications..................................................... 442
Capacities and Specifications - 5.0L...............................................................446
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates........................................................... 449
Specifications......................................................447
Capacities and Specifications.................419
Cargo Lamps...................................................98
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior............................... 377
Catalytic Converter....................................200 On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)................... 201
Readiness for Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) Testing.................................................. 202
Center Console
...............................................172 Changing a Bulb...........................................370
Accessing the Halogen High Beam, Low
Beam and Direction Indicator
Bulbs.................................................................. 370
Replacing Brake, Rear, Direction Indicator and Reverse Lamp Bulbs............................ 372
Replacing Cargo Lamp and High-mount Brake Lamp Bulbs......................................... 373
Replacing Exterior Mounted Mirror Direction Indicator Lamp Bulbs.................................. 374
Replacing Fog Lamp Bulbs............................. 372
Replacing LED Brake, Rear, Direction Indicator and Reverse Lamp Bulbs........373
Replacing LED Cargo Lamp, Spot Lamp and High-mount Brake Lamp Bulbs...............373
Replacing LED Direction Indicator and Side Marker Bulbs................................................... 372
Replacing LED Fog lamp Bulbs..................... 372
Replacing LED Headlamp Bulbs.................. 372
Replacing Side Marker Bulb........................... 372
Replacing the Halogen High Beam, Low Beam and Direction Indicator
Bulbs................................................................... 371
Replacing the License Plate Lamp Bulb.................................................................... 373
Changing a Fuse..........................................348 Fuses...................................................................... 348
Changing a Road Wheel
..........................409
Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly
Information..................................................... 409
Jacking the Vehicle............................................. 413
Remove the Vehicle Jack and Tool Bag....................................................................... 411
Removing the Spare Tire................................. 412
Stowing the Flat or Spare Tire....................... 415
Stowing the Vehicle Jack and Tool Bag...................................................................... 415
Tire Change Procedure.................................... 410
Changing the 12V Battery
.........................366
Battery Management System....................... 367
Changing the Engine Air Filter - Diesel.............................................................374
Air Filter Restriction Gauge............................. 375
Changing the Engine Air Filter - Gasoline........................................................374
Changing the Wi-Fi Hotspot Name or Password.....................................................452
Changing the Wiper Blades....................368
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Engine Oil Dipstick - Diesel......................356
Engine Oil Dipstick - Gasoline................356
Engine Specifications - 2.7L
EcoBoost™..................................................419
Drivebelt Routing................................................ 419
Engine Specifications - 3.0L Diesel.......419 Drivebelt Routing............................................... 420
Engine Specifications - 3.3L....................420 Drivebelt Routing............................................... 420
Engine Specifications - 3.5L Ecoboost™..................................................421
Drivebelt Routing................................................ 421
Engine Specifications - 5.0L.....................421
Drivebelt Routing............................................... 422
Entertainment..............................................
500
AM/FM Radio....................................................... 501
Apps....................................................................... 509
Bluetooth Stereo or USB................................ 508
CD (If equipped)................................................ 507
HD Radio ™ Information (If
Available)........................................................ 504
SiriusXM® Satellite Radio (If Activated).........................................................501
Sources.................................................................. 501
Supported Media Players, Formats and Metadata Information................................ 509
USB Ports............................................................. 509
Environment......................................................17
EPB See: Electric Parking Brake............................. 229
Essential Towing Checks..........................309 Before Towing a Trailer..................................... 315
Hitches................................................................... 310
Integrated Trailer Brake Controller................311
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Watercraft (PWC)......................................... 315
Safety Chains........................................................ 311
Trailer Brakes......................................................... 311
Trailer Lamps........................................................ 314
Trailer Towing Connector............................... 309
Using a Step Bumper........................................ 314
When Towing a Trailer...................................... 315
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording.............................................. 9
Export Unique Options
.................................16
Exterior Mirrors...............................................101
360-Degree Camera......................................... 103
Auto-dimming Feature..................................... 103Blind Spot Information System....................
104
Clearance Lamps .............................................. 103
Direction Indicator Mirrors .............................. 103
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors.............................. 101
Heated Exterior Mirrors ................................... 103
Integrated Blind Spot Mirror........................... 103
Memory Mirrors .................................................. 103
Power Exterior Mirrors....................................... 101
Power-Folding Mirrors...................................... 102
PowerScope ™ Power Telescoping
Mirrors................................................................ 102
Puddle Lamps..................................................... 103
Spot Lamps.......................................................... 103
Telescoping Mirrors............................................ 102
F
Fastening the Seatbelts
..............................39
Fastening the Cinch Tongue............................ 40
Rear Inflatable Seatbelt..................................... 42
Seatbelt Locking Modes..................................... 41
Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy...............40
Using the Seatbelt with Cinch Tongue (Front Center Seat)........................................ 39
Flat Tire See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 409
Floor Mats.......................................................322
Fog Lamps - Front See: Front Fog Lamps........................................ 96
Foot Pedals See: Adjusting the Pedals................................ 90
Ford Credit
.........................................................13
US Only..................................................................... 13
Ford Protect
..................................................560
Ford Protect Extended Service Plan
(CANADA ONLY)........................................... 561
Ford Protect Extended Service Plans (U.S. Only)................................................................. 560
Four-Wheel Drive.........................................218
Front Fog Lamps............................................96
Front Passenger Sensing System
.............51
Front Seat Armrest......................................164
Fuel and Refueling.......................................188
Fuel Consumption
........................................197
Advertised Capacity........................................... 197
Calculating Fuel Economy............................... 197
Filling the Fuel Tank........................................... 197
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Navigation Menu................................................
523
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link................... 526
SYNC AppLink..................................................... 525
Waypoints............................................................ 524
Normal Scheduled Maintenance..........565 Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor............................. 565
Normal Maintenance Intervals..................... 567
O
Off-Road Driving..........................................320
Basic Off-road Driving Techniques.............320
Crossing Obstacles............................................ 321
Hill Climbing.......................................................... 321
Oil Change Indicator Reset......................358
Oil Check See: Engine Oil Check - Diesel...................... 357
See: Engine Oil Check - Gasoline................356
Opening and Closing the Hood..............350
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature......................................................337
Obtaining a French Owner ’s Manual..........337
Overhead Console
........................................173
P
Parking Aids
...................................................238
Principle of Operation...................................... 238
Passive Anti-Theft System........................80 SecuriLock ™......................................................... 80
PATS See: Passive Anti-Theft System.................... 80
Perchlorate........................................................13
Personal Safety System ™
.........................48
How Does the Personal Safety System
Work?.................................................................. 48
Phone................................................................512 During a Phone Call........................................... 516
Making Calls......................................................... 515
Pairing Your Cell Phone for the First Time.................................................................... 512
Phone Menu.......................................................... 513
Receiving Calls.................................................... 516
Smartphone Connectivity................................ 517
Text Messaging.................................................... 517
Post-Crash Alert System
..........................330
Power Door Locks See: Locking and Unlocking............................. 70Power Running Boards................................84
Power Seats
...................................................158
Adjusting the Lumbar Support...................... 159
Adjusting the Multi-Contour Front Seats With Active Motion ...................................... 159
Power Steering Fluid Check
....................365
Power Windows...........................................100
Accessory Delay................................................... 101
Bounce-Back....................................................... 100
One-Touch Up or Down.................................. 100
Window Lock........................................................ 101
Pre-Collision Assist.....................................270 Adjusting the Pre-Collision Assist
Settings............................................................. 272
Blocked Sensors................................................. 272
Distance Indication and Alert......................... 271
Using the Pre-Collision Assist System.............................................................. 270
Protecting the Environment........................17
Puncture See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 409
R
Rear Axle
.........................................................226
Rear Parking Aid...........................................238
Obstacle Distance Indicator.......................... 239
Rear Seat Armrest
........................................173
Rear Seats.......................................................162
Folding Up the Rear Seat Cushion ..............162
Returning the Seat to the Seating
Position.............................................................. 162
Rear View Camera.......................................243 Camera guidelines............................................ 245
Manual Zoom...................................................... 246
Obstacle Distance Indicator.......................... 246
Rear Camera Delay........................................... 246
Using the Rear View Camera System.............................................................. 244
Rear View Camera See: Rear View Camera................................... 243
Recommended Towing Weights
............297
Calculating the Maximum Loaded Trailer
Weight for Your Vehicle.............................. 309
Refueling..........................................................194 Refueling System Overview........................... 194
Refueling System Warning............................. 196
Refueling Your Vehicle...................................... 195
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Information Contained on the Tire
Sidewall........................................................... 389
Temperature A B C............................................ 388
Traction AA A B C.............................................. 388
Treadwear............................................................. 387
Tire Pressure Monitoring System..........403 Changing Tires With a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System...................................... 404
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System ..................................... 404
Tires See: Wheels and Tires..................................... 386
Towing a Trailer............................................285 Load Placement................................................ 286
Towing Points.................................................331
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels...........................................................316
Emergency Towing............................................. 316
Recreational Towing.......................................... 316
Towing.............................................................285
Traction Control............................................232
Principle of Operation...................................... 232
Trailer Reversing Aids.................................287 Principle of Operation...................................... 287
Pro Trailer Backup Assist™............................ 287
Setting Up Pro Trailer Backup Assist..........287
Troubleshooting................................................. 292
Using Pro Trailer Backup Assist..................... 291
Trailer Sway Control....................................297
Transfer Case Fluid Check.......................364
Transmission Code Designation.............427
Transmission
...................................................212
Transporting the Vehicle..........................330
Type Approvals.............................................614 China...................................................................... 624
Radio Frequency Certification for Keys and Remote Controls........................................... 624
Radio Frequency Certifications for Blind Spot Information System.......................... 622
Radio Frequency Certifications for Body Control Module.............................................. 624
Radio Frequency Certifications for Cruise Control Module.............................................. 624
Radio Frequency Certifications for Mid Range Radar.................................................... 616
Radio Frequency Certifications for Passive Anti-Theft System......................................... 617Radio Frequency Certifications for Radio
Transceiver Module..................................... 620
Radio Frequency Certifications for SYNC 3........................................................................\
... 624
Radio Frequency Certifications for Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensor(s)................614
Radio Frequency Certifications for Wireless Charging........................................................... 623
Radio Frequency Statement for Audio Unit..................................................................... 625
U
Under Hood Overview - 2.7L EcoBoost™..................................................351
Under Hood Overview - 3.0L Diesel
.............................................................352
Under Hood Overview - 3.3L...................353
Under Hood Overview - 3.5L Ecoboost™.................................................354
Under Hood Overview - 5.0L..................355
Unique Driving Characteristics................185
Universal Garage Door Opener...............166 HomeLink Wireless Control System...........166
USB Port
.........................................................462
Using Adaptive Cruise Control...............250 Automatic Cancellation.................................. 253
Blocked Sensor................................................... 255
Canceling the Set Speed................................ 253
Changing the Set Speed................................. 253
Detection Issues................................................. 254
Following a Vehicle............................................ 251
Following a Vehicle to a Complete Stop.................................................................... 252
Hilly Condition Usage....................................... 254
Overriding the Set Speed................................ 253
Park Brake Application.................................... 254
Resuming the Set Speed................................ 253
Setting the Adaptive Cruise Speed..............251
Setting the Adaptive Cruise Speed When Your Vehicle is Stationary........................... 251
Setting the Gap Distance................................ 252
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control Off....................................................................... 254
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control On........................................................................\
251
Switching to Normal Cruise Control...........256
System Not Available....................................... 255
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