2019 FORD F-150 maintenance
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Cruise Control.................................................88
Principle of Operation...................................... 249
Cruise control See: Using Cruise Control............................... 249
Customer Assistance.................................332
D
Data Recording
..................................................9
911 Assist Privacy Notice..................................... 13
Comfort, Convenience and Entertainment Data........................................................................\
11
Event Data................................................................. 11
Service Data............................................................ 10
Services That Third Parties Provide...............12
Services That We Provide.................................. 12
Vehicles With a Modem...................................... 12
Vehicles With SYNC............................................. 12
Daytime Running Lamps............................95 Type One - Conventional
(Non-Configurable)....................................... 95
Type Two - Configurable................................... 95
Diesel Particulate Filter..............................207 Oxidation Catalytic Converter and Diesel
Particulate Filter System............................ 207
Regeneration....................................................... 207
Digital Radio
...................................................457
HD Radio Reception and Station
Troubleshooting............................................ 458
Direction Indicators........................................97
Doors and Locks.............................................70
Draining the Fuel Filter Water Trap................................................................365
Drive Control
..................................................274
Selectable Drive Modes................................... 274
Driver Alert......................................................257 Using Driver Alert................................................ 257
Driver and Passenger Airbags
...................50
Children and Airbags............................................ 51
Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating Adjustment....................................................... 50
Driving Aids
.....................................................257
Driving Hints...................................................319
Driving Through Water................................321
DRL See: Daytime Running Lamps......................... 95E
Economical Driving
......................................319
Electric Parking Brake................................229
Applying the Electric Parking Brake............229
Automatically Releasing the Electric
Parking Brake................................................. 230
Manually Releasing the Electric Parking Brake................................................................. 230
Releasing the Electric Parking Brake if the Vehicle Battery is Running Out of
Charge............................................................... 230
Electromagnetic Compatibility..............586
Electronic Locking Differential................226 Activating the Electronic Locking
Differential ....................................................... 226
Operating ELD With a Spare or Mismatched Tires.................................................................... 227
Electronic Tailgate
..........................................75
With the Outside Control Button................... 76
With the Remote Control.................................. 76
Emission Law
.................................................199
Noise Emissions Warranty, Prohibited
Tampering Acts and
Maintenance.................................................. 200
Tampering With a Noise Control System.............................................................. 199
End User License Agreement.................588 VEHICLE SOFTWARE END USER LICENSE
AGREEMENT (EULA) ................................ 588
Engine Block Heater....................................183 Using the Engine Block Heater...................... 184
Engine Coolant Check
...............................359
Adding Coolant.................................................. 359
Coolant Change.................................................. 361
Engine Coolant Temperature Management.................................................. 362
Engine-driven Cooling Fan.............................. 361
Fail-Safe Cooling................................................ 361
Recycled Coolant................................................ 361
Severe Climates.................................................. 361
Engine Emission Control...........................199
Engine Immobilizer See: Passive Anti-Theft System.................... 80
Engine Oil Check - Diesel
..........................357
Adding Engine Oil.............................................. 358
Engine Oil Check - Gasoline....................356 Adding Engine Oil.............................................. 356
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Fuel Filler Funnel Location - Regular
Cab..................................................................193
Fuel Filler Funnel Location - SuperCab/ SuperCrew...................................................193
Fuel Filter - Diesel........................................365
Fuel Filter - Gasoline..................................366
Fuel Quality - Diesel
....................................188
Biodiesel................................................................ 189
Diesel Fuel Additives ........................................ 190
Fuel Requirements - Choosing The Right Fuel: Vehicles Operated Where Ultra Low
Sulfur Diesel Fuel Is Not Required .........189
Fuel Requirements - Choosing The Right Fuel: Vehicles Operated Where Ultra Low
Sulfur Diesel Fuel Is Required (United
States/Canada/Puerto Rico/U.S. Virgin
Islands And Other Locales) ...................... 188
Fuel Quality - E85.........................................191 Choosing the Right Fuel - Flex Fuel
Vehicles.............................................................. 191
Switching Between E85 and Gasoline............................................................ 192
Fuel Quality - Gasoline...............................192 Choosing the Right Fuel................................... 192
Fuel Shutoff
...................................................327
Fuses................................................................339
Fuse Specification Chart..........................339 Passenger Compartment Fuse
Panel................................................................. 345
Power Distribution Box.................................... 339
G
Garage Door Opener
...................................166
Garage Door Opener See: Universal Garage Door Opener...........166
Gauges..............................................................107 Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Gauge................110
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge..........109
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge............................. 109
Fuel Gauge............................................................ 109
Information Display............................................ 110
Transmission Fluid Temperature Gauge................................................................ 109
Turbo Boost Gauge........................................... 109
Type 1 and 2........................................................... 107
Type 3..................................................................... 108Gearbox
See: Transmission............................................... 212
General Information on Radio Frequencies...................................................58
Intelligent Access................................................. 58
General Maintenance Information.......562 Multi-Point Inspection..................................... 565
Owner Checks and Services.......................... 563
Protecting Your Investment........................... 562
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?......................... 562
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?..................................................... 562
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada.........................................................335
Getting the Services You Need...............332 Away From Home.............................................. 332
H
Hazard Flashers............................................327
Headlamp Adjusting See: Adjusting the Headlamps.................... 369
Headrest See: Head Restraints......................................... 155
Head Restraints.............................................155 Adjusting the Head Restraint......................... 156
Heated Exterior Mirrors...............................153
Heated Rear Window..................................153
Heated Seats.................................................163 Rear Heated Seats............................................. 163
Heated Steering Wheel...............................89
Heated Windshield.......................................153 Windshield Wiper De-Icer................................ 153
Heating See: Climate Control.......................................... 147
Hill Descent Control
...................................236
Principle of Operation...................................... 236
Hill Start Assist.............................................230 Switching the System On and Off................231
Using Hill Start Assist........................................ 231
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate..........................................................150
Defogging the Side Windows in Cold Weather............................................................. 152
General Hints....................................................... 150
Quickly Cooling the Interior............................. 152
Quickly Heating the Interior............................. 151
Recommended Settings for Cooling...........152
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Recommended Settings for Heating...........151
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes............................................................229
Home Screen................................................492
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood..........350
I
Ignition Switch................................................174
In California (U.S. Only).............................333
Information Display Control......................89
Information Displays
....................................116
General Information........................................... 116
Information Messages
................................128
4WD........................................................................\
. 145
Active Park............................................................ 129
Adaptive Cruise Control................................... 129
AdvanceTrac and Traction Control..............130
Airbag...................................................................... 130
Alarm and Security.............................................. 131
Battery and Charging System......................... 131
Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert System.................................................... 132
Diesel Messages.................................................. 132
Doors and Locks.................................................. 135
Driver Alert............................................................. 135
Drivetrain................................................................ 136
Engine..................................................................... 136
Fuel........................................................................\
.. 136
Keys and Intelligent Access............................. 137
Lane Keeping System....................................... 138
Maintenance........................................................ 138
MyKey...................................................................... 139
Off Road................................................................. 139
Park Aid.................................................................. 140
Park Brake............................................................. 140
Power Steering..................................................... 141
Pre-Collision Assist............................................. 141
Pro Trailer Backup Assist................................. 142
Remote Start........................................................ 143
Seats........................................................................\
143
Side-Wind.............................................................. 143
Starting System ................................................. 144
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.................144
Trailer...................................................................... 144
Installing Child Restraints...........................22 Child Seats.............................................................. 22Combining Seatbelt and LATCH Lower
Anchors for Attaching Child Safety
Seats.................................................................... 30
Front Seat Tether Strap Attachment (Regular Cab).................................................... 31
Rear Seat Tether Strap Attachment (Crew Cab and Super Cab)....................................... 32
Use of Inboard Lower Anchors from the Outermost Seating Positions (Center
Seating Use) .................................................... 30
Using Inflatable Seatbelts (Rear Seat Outermost Positions).................................... 26
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts (Except Front Center Position of Super Cab and Crew
Cab)...................................................................... 22
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts (Front Center Position of Super Cab and Crew
Cab)...................................................................... 24
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH)........................................... 29
Using Tether Straps............................................ 30
Instrument Cluster
.......................................107
Instrument Lighting Dimmer.....................94
Instrument Panel
............................................18
Interior Lamps.................................................97
Front Interior Lamp.............................................. 97
Rear Interior Lamps............................................ 98
Interior Mirror
.................................................104
Automatic Dimming Mirror............................. 105
Manual Dimming Mirror................................... 104
Introduction.........................................................7
J
Jump Starting the Vehicle........................328 Connecting the Jumper Cables.................... 328
Jump Starting...................................................... 329
Preparing Your Vehicle..................................... 328
Removing the Jumper Cables....................... 329
K
Keyless Entry....................................................73 SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRY
KEYPAD............................................................... 73
Keyless Starting
.............................................175
Ignition Modes...................................................... 175
Keys and Remote Controls.........................58
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Lane Keeping System................................258
Switching the System On and Off..............259
System Display.................................................. 260
System Settings................................................. 259
Troubleshooting.................................................. 261
Lighting Control
..............................................93
Flashing the Headlamp High Beam..............94
Headlamp High Beam........................................ 93
Lighting
..............................................................93
General Information............................................ 93
Load Carrying................................................276
Load Limit........................................................277 Special Loading Instructions for Owners of
Pick-up Trucks and Utility-type
Vehicles............................................................. 281
Vehicle Loading - with and without a Trailer.................................................................. 277
Load Retaining Fixtures.............................276 BoxLink ™ Cleats................................................ 276
Locking and Unlocking.................................70 Activating Intelligent Access............................ 70
Autolock................................................................... 72
Battery Saver.......................................................... 73
Illuminated Entry................................................... 72
Power Door Locks................................................ 70
Remote Control.................................................... 70
Smart Unlock.......................................................... 71
Smart Unlocks for Intelligent Access Keys........................................................................\
71
Lug Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 409
M
Maintenance.................................................350 General Information......................................... 350
Manual Climate Control.............................147 Directing Air to the Footwell Air
Vents................................................................... 147
Directing Air to the Instrument Panel Air Vents................................................................... 147
Setting the Blower Motor Speed................... 147
Setting the Temperature.................................. 147
Switching Defrost On and Off........................ 147
Switching Maximum Air Conditioning On and Off.............................................................. 148Switching Maximum Defrost On and
Off....................................................................... 148
Switching Recirculated Air On and Off....................................................................... 148
Switching the Air Conditioning On and Off........................................................................\
147
Switching the Climate Control On and Off....................................................................... 148
Switching the Heated Seats On and Off....................................................................... 148
Manual Seats..................................................157
Manual Lumbar .................................................. 158
Moving the Seat Backward and Forward.............................................................. 157
Recline Adjustment........................................... 158
Manual Tailgate...............................................75
Media Hub......................................................462
Memory Function..........................................161 Easy Entry and Exit Feature............................ 162
Linking a PreSet Position to your Remote Control or Intelligent Access Key..............161
Saving a PreSet Position.................................. 161
Message Center See: Information Displays................................ 116
Mirrors See: Windows and Mirrors.............................. 100
Mobile Communications Equipment.......15
Moonroof........................................................106 Bounce-Back....................................................... 106
Opening and Closing the Moonroof............106
Motorcraft Parts - 2.7L EcoBoost™.................................................422
Motorcraft Parts - 3.0L Diesel................423
Motorcraft Parts - 3.3L..............................423
Motorcraft Parts - 3.5L Ecoboost™.................................................424
Motorcraft Parts - 5.0L
..............................425
MyKey – Troubleshooting...........................68
MyKey ™.............................................................65
Principle of Operation........................................ 65
N
Navigation.......................................................518 cityseeker.............................................................. 525
Destination Mode.............................................. 520
Map Mode............................................................. 518
Navigation Map Updates................................ 526
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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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Remote Control..............................................58
Car Finder................................................................ 62
Integrated Keyhead Transmitter.................... 58
Intelligent Access Key......................................... 59
Remote Start......................................................... 63
Replacing the Battery........................................ 60
Sounding a Panic Alarm.................................... 62
Remote Start..................................................153
Automatic Settings............................................ 154
Heated and Cooled Features......................... 154
Last Settings........................................................ 154
Removing the Tailgate
..................................76
Repairing Minor Paint Damage..............383
Replacement Parts Recommendation........................................14
Collision Repairs.................................................... 14
Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical Repairs.................................................................. 14
Warranty on Replacement Parts..................... 14
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control............................................................64
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)..............................................................337
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)..............................................................337
Roadside Assistance..................................326 Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting Roadside
Assistance........................................................ 327
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Getting Roadside Assistance................................... 326
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Using Roadside Assistance................................... 326
Roadside Emergencies
..............................326
Running-In See: Breaking-In.................................................. 319
Running Out of Fuel....................................193 Adding Fuel From a Portable Fuel
Container.......................................................... 193
Filling a Portable Fuel Container.................. 193
S
Safety Canopy ™
............................................54
Safety Precautions......................................188
Satellite Radio
..............................................459
Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number
(ESN)................................................................ 460
Satellite Radio Reception Factors..............460 SiriusXM Satellite Radio Service.................460
Troubleshooting..................................................
461
Scheduled Maintenance Record
............575
Scheduled Maintenance...........................562
Seatbelt Extension........................................46
Seatbelt Height Adjustment......................43
Seatbelt Reminder
........................................44
Belt-Minder™........................................................ 44
Seatbelts...........................................................38 Principle of Operation........................................ 38
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime..............................................................43
Conditions of operation..................................... 44
Seats.................................................................155
Security.............................................................80
Selective Catalytic Reductant System..........................................................202
Contaminated Diesel Exhaust Fluid or Inoperative Selective Catalytic Reduction
System............................................................. 206
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Guidelines and Information
..................................................... 205
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Level.............................. 202
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Warning Messages and Vehicle Operations.............................. 204
Filling the Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank..........203
Settings...........................................................529 911 Assist............................................................... 534
Bluetooth............................................................... 531
Clock........................................................................\
531
Display................................................................... 542
General.................................................................. 539
Media Player........................................................ 530
Mobile Apps......................................................... 537
Modem.................................................................. 539
Navigation............................................................ 535
Phone...................................................................... 531
Radio...................................................................... 534
Sound..................................................................... 529
Valet Mode........................................................... 543
Vehicle.................................................................... 541
Voice Control....................................................... 543
Wi-Fi........................................................................\
541
Side Airbags
.....................................................53
Sitting in the Correct Position..................155
Sliding Windows...........................................105 Power Sliding Back Window.......................... 105
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Snow Chains
See: Using Snow Chains................................. 402
Snowplowing.................................................323 Engine Temperature while Plowing............325
Installing the Snowplow................................. 323
Operating the Vehicle with the Snowplow Attached...........................................................324
Outside Air Temperature While Plowing............................................................. 325
Snowplowing with your Airbag Equipped Vehicle............................................................... 324
Snowplow Mode................................................ 323
Transmission Operation while Plowing............................................................. 325
Spare Wheel See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 409
Special Notices................................................14
New Vehicle Limited Warranty......................... 14
Special Instructions.............................................. 14
Using a Slide-In Camper.................................... 15
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance..............................................568
Diesel Engine....................................................... 570
Exceptions............................................................ 574
Speed Control See: Cruise Control........................................... 249
Spot Lamps......................................................97
Stability Control
...........................................233
Principle of Operation...................................... 233
Starter Switch See: Ignition Switch............................................ 174
Starting a Diesel Engine.............................179 ........................................................................\
........... 179
Automatic Engine Shutdown........................ 180
Cold Weather Operation................................... 181
Cold Weather Starting..................................... 180
Diesel Engine Fast Start Glow Plug System.............................................................. 180
Vehicles with Keyless Start............................. 179
Starting a Gasoline Engine........................176 Automatic Engine Shutdown......................... 178
Failure to Start...................................................... 177
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes................179
Important Ventilating Information...............179
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Moving................................................................ 178
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Stationary......................................................... 178Vehicles with an Ignition Key..........................
176
Vehicles with Keyless Start............................. 176
Starting and Stopping the Engine..........174 General Information........................................... 174
Steering...........................................................269 Adaptive Learning............................................. 269
Electric Power Steering................................... 269
Steering Wheel Lock - Vehicles With: Push Button Start......................................175
Unlocking the Steering Wheel....................... 176
Steering Wheel Lock - Vehicles Without: Push Button Start......................................175
Steering Wheel
...............................................86
Storage Compartments..............................172
Sunroof See: Moonroof..................................................... 106
Sun Visors
.......................................................105
Illuminated Vanity Mirror................................. 105
Supplementary Restraints System.........49 Principle of Operation........................................ 49
Switching Off the Engine...........................183
Symbols Glossary
.............................................7
SYNC™ 3.......................................................480
General Information........................................ 480
SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting......................543
SYNC™ Applications and Services........................................................467
911 Assist............................................................... 467
SYNC Mobile Apps........................................... 469
SYNC™...........................................................463 General Information......................................... 463
SYNC™ Troubleshooting...........................471
T
Tailgate Lock
....................................................75
Tailgate Step.....................................................77 Closing the Step.................................................... 78
Opening the Step.................................................. 77
Tailgate...............................................................75
Technical Specifications See: Capacities and Specifications.............419
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only)
.......................334
Tire Care..........................................................387
Glossary of Tire Terminology........................ 388
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................................................. 387
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