Garage Door Opener
Universal Garage Door Opener
..............166
Auxiliary Power Points
Auxiliary Power Points ...............................
170
Storage Compartments
Center Console ..............................................
172
Overhead Console .......................................
173
Rear Seat Armrest .......................................
173
Starting and Stopping the Engine
General Information ...................................
174
Ignition Switch ..............................................
174
Keyless Starting ............................................
175
Steering Wheel Lock - Vehicles Without: Push Button Start ....................................
175
Steering Wheel Lock - Vehicles With: Push Button Start ....................................
175
Starting a Gasoline Engine .......................
176
Starting a Diesel Engine ............................
179
Switching Off the Engine ..........................
183
Engine Block Heater ...................................
183
Unique Driving Characteristics
Auto-Start-Stop ..........................................
185
Fuel and Refueling
Safety Precautions .....................................
188
Fuel Quality - Diesel ...................................
188
Fuel Quality - E85 ........................................
191
Fuel Quality - Gasoline ..............................
192
Fuel Filler Funnel Location - Regular Cab ........................................................................\
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193
Fuel Filler Funnel Location - SuperCab/ SuperCrew .................................................
193
Running Out of Fuel ...................................
193
Refueling .........................................................
194Fuel Consumption
.......................................
197
Engine Emission Control
Emission Law ................................................
199
Catalytic Converter ....................................
200
Selective Catalytic Reductant System ........................................................................\
202
Diesel Particulate Filter ............................
207
Transmission
Automatic Transmission ...........................
212
Four-Wheel Drive
Using Four-Wheel Drive ............................
218
Rear Axle
Electronic Locking Differential ...............
226
Brakes
General Information ..................................
228
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes ........................................................................\
229
Electric Parking Brake ...............................
229
Hill Start Assist ............................................
230
Traction Control
Principle of Operation ...............................
232
Using Traction Control ..............................
232
Stability Control
Principle of Operation ...............................
233
Using Stability Control ..............................
234
Hill Descent Control
Principle of Operation ...............................
236
Using Hill Descent Control ......................
236
Parking Aids
Principle of Operation ...............................
238
Rear Parking Aid ..........................................
238
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Engine Oil Check - Gasoline
...................356
Engine Oil Check - Diesel .........................
357
Oil Change Indicator Reset .....................
358
Engine Coolant Check ..............................
359
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check ........................................................................\
363
Transfer Case Fluid Check ......................
364
Brake Fluid Check .......................................
364
Power Steering Fluid Check ...................
365
Washer Fluid Check ...................................
365
Draining the Fuel Filter Water Trap ......
365
Fuel Filter - Diesel .......................................
365
Fuel Filter - Gasoline .................................
366
Changing the 12V Battery ........................
366
Checking the Wiper Blades ....................
368
Changing the Wiper Blades ...................
368
Adjusting the Headlamps .......................
369
Changing a Bulb ..........................................
370
Changing the Engine Air Filter - Gasoline ........................................................................\
374
Changing the Engine Air Filter - Diesel ........................................................................\
374
Vehicle Care
General Information ...................................
377
Cleaning Products .......................................
377
Cleaning the Exterior ..................................
377
Waxing ............................................................
379
Cleaning the Engine ...................................
379
Cleaning the Exhaust - Diesel ................
379
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades .......................................................................
380
Cleaning the Interior ..................................
380
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens .......................
381
Cleaning Leather Seats ............................
382
Repairing Minor Paint Damage .............
383
Cleaning the Wheels .................................
383
Vehicle Storage ...........................................
383
Body Styling Kits .........................................
385Wheels and Tires
General Information
..................................
386
Tire Care .........................................................
387
Using Snow Chains ....................................
402
Tire Pressure Monitoring System .........
403
Changing a Road Wheel .........................
409
Technical Specifications ...........................
417
Capacities and Specifications
Engine Specifications - 2.7L EcoBoost™ ........................................................................\
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419
Engine Specifications - 3.0L Diesel ......
419
Engine Specifications - 3.3L ...................
420
Engine Specifications - 3.5L Ecoboost™ ........................................................................\
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421
Engine Specifications - 5.0L ....................
421
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
Vehicle Identification Number ...............
425
Vehicle Certification Label ......................
426
Transmission Code Designation ............
427
Capacities and Specifications - 2.7L EcoBoost™ ..............................................
428
Capacities and Specifications - 3.0L Diesel ...........................................................
432
Capacities and Specifications - 3.3L ........................................................................\
436
Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L Ecoboost™ ................................................
441
Capacities and Specifications - 5.0L .......................................................................
446
Bulb Specification Chart .........................
450
Wi-Fi Hotspot
Creating a Wi-Fi Hotspot .........................
452
Changing the Wi-Fi Hotspot Name or Password ...................................................
452
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On Board Diagnostics Data Link
Connector
WARNING: Do not connect
wireless plug-in devices to the data link
connector. Unauthorized third parties
could gain access to vehicle data and
impair the performance of safety related
systems. Only allow repair facilities that
follow our service and repair instructions
to connect their equipment to the data
link connector.
Your vehicle has an OBD Data Link
Connector (DLC) that is used in
conjunction with a diagnostic scan tool for
vehicle diagnostics, repairs and
reprogramming services. Installing an
aftermarket device that uses the DLC
during normal driving for purposes such as
remote insurance company monitoring,
transmission of vehicle data to other
devices or entities, or altering the
performance of the vehicle, may cause
interference with or even damage to
vehicle systems. We do not recommend
or endorse the use of aftermarket plug-in
devices unless approved by Ford. The
vehicle Warranty will not cover damage
caused by an aftermarket plug-in device.
Notice to owners of pickup trucks and
utility type vehicles WARNING:
Utility vehicles have a
significantly higher rollover rate than
other types of vehicles.
Before you drive your vehicle, please read
this Owner ’s Manual carefully. Your vehicle
is not a passenger car. As with other
vehicles of this type, failure to operate your
vehicle correctly may result in loss of
vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal
injury or death. Using your vehicle with a snowplow
See
Snowplowing (page 323).
Using your vehicle as an ambulance
Do not use this vehicle as an ambulance.
Your vehicle does not have the Ford
Ambulance Preparation Package.
Using a Slide-In Camper
For information regarding the use of
slide-in campers, consult the Truck
Camper Loading document supplied with
your vehicle.
Note: We do not recommend using a
slide-in camper on an F-150 SuperCrew.
MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS
EQUIPMENT WARNING:
Driving while
distracted can result in loss of vehicle
control, crash and injury. We strongly
recommend that you use extreme
caution when using any device that may
take your focus off the road. Your
primary responsibility is the safe
operation of your vehicle. We
recommend against the use of any
hand-held device while driving and
encourage the use of voice-operated
systems when possible. Make sure you
are aware of all applicable local laws
that may affect the use of electronic
devices while driving.
Using mobile communications equipment
is becoming increasingly important in the
conduct of business and personal affairs.
However, you must not compromise your
own or others’ safety when using such
equipment. Mobile communications can
enhance personal safety and security when
appropriately used, particularly in
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If
The Belt-Minder feature will not activate.
You and the front seat passenger buckle
your seatbelts before you switch the igni-
tion on or less than 1-2 minutes elapse after you switch the ignition on...
The Belt-Minder feature activates, the
seatbelt warning light illuminates and a
warning tone sounds for 6 seconds every
25 seconds, repeating for about 5 minutes or until you and the front seat passenger buckle your seatbelts.
You or the front seat passenger do not
buckle your seatbelts before your vehicle
reaches at least 6 mph (9.7 km/h) and 1-2
minutes elapse after you switch the ignition on...
The Belt-Minder feature activates, the
seatbelt warning light illuminates and a
warning tone sounds for 6 seconds every
25 seconds, repeating for about 5 minutes or until you and the front seat passenger buckle your seatbelts.
The seatbelt for the driver or front
passenger is unbuckled for about 1 minute
while the vehicle is traveling at least 6 mph (9.7 km/h)
and more than 1-2 minutes
elapse after you switch the ignition on...
Deactivating and Activating the
Belt-Minder Feature WARNING:
While the system
allows you to deactivate it, this system
is designed to improve your chances of
being safely belted and surviving an
accident. We recommend you leave the
system activated for yourself and others
who may use the vehicle.
Note: The driver and front passenger
warnings switch on and off independently.
When you perform this procedure for one
seating position, do not buckle the other
position as this will terminate the process.
Note: If you are using MyKey, you cannot
disable the Belt-Minder. Also, if the
Belt-Minder has been previously disabled,
it will be re-enabled during the use of
MyKey. See
MyKey ™ (page 65). Read Steps 1 - 4 thoroughly before
proceeding with the programming
procedure.
Before following the procedure, make sure
that:
•
The parking brake is set.
• The transmission is in park (P).
• The ignition is off.
• The driver and front passenger seatbelt
is unbuckled.
1. Switch the ignition on. Do not start the
engine.
2. Wait until the seatbelt warning light switches off (about one minute). After
Step 2, wait an additional 5 seconds
before proceeding with Step 3. Once
you start Step 3, you must complete
the procedure within 30 seconds.
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Remote Start (If Equipped)
WARNING:
To avoid exhaust
fumes, do not use remote start if your
vehicle is parked indoors or in areas that
are not well ventilated.
Note: Do not use remote start if your fuel
level is low. The remote start button is on the
transmitter.
This feature allows you to start your
vehicle from the outside. The transmitter
has an extended operating range.
If your vehicle has automatic climate
control, you can configure it to operate
when you remote start your vehicle. See
Climate Control
(page 147). A manual
climate control system will run at the
setting it was set to when you switched
your vehicle off.
Many states and provinces have
restrictions for the use of remote start.
Check your local and state or provincial
laws for specific requirements regarding
remote start systems.
The remote start system does not work if:
• The ignition is on.
• The alarm system triggers.
• You disable the feature.
• The hood is open.
• The transmission is not in park (P).
• The vehicle battery voltage is too low.
• The service engine soon light is on.
Remote Control Feedback (If
Equipped)
An LED on the remote control provides
status feedback of remote start or stop
commands. Status
LED
Remote startsuccessful
Solid green
Remote stopsuccessful
Solid red
Request failed or
status not received
Blinking red
Status incomplete
Blinking green
Remote Starting your Vehicle
Note: You must press each button within
three seconds of each other. If you do not
follow this sequence, your vehicle does not
start remotely, the direction indicators do
not flash twice and the horn does not sound. To remote start your vehicle:
1. Press the lock button to lock all the
doors.
2. Press the remote start button twice. The exterior lamps flash twice.
The horn sounds if the system fails to start.
Note: You must press the push button
ignition switch on the instrument panel once
while applying the brake pedal before
driving your vehicle.
The power windows do not work during
remote start and the radio does not turn
on automatically.
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Press repeatedly or press and hold until
you reach the desired level.
DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS
WARNING: The daytime running
lamps system does not activate the rear
lamps and may not provide adequate
lighting during low visibility driving
conditions. Make sure you switch the
headlamps on, as appropriate, during all
low visibility conditions. Failure to do so
may result in a crash.
Type One - Conventional (Non-
Configurable)
The daytime running lamps turn on when:
1. Switching the ignition on.
2. The transmission is not in park (P) for vehicles with automatic transmissions,
or releasing the parking brake for
vehicles with manual transmissions.
3. The lighting control is in the off, parking
lamp or autolamps positions.
4. The headlamps are off.
Type Two - Configurable
Switch the daytime running lamps on or
off using the information display. See
Information Displays
(page 116).
The daytime running lamps turn on when:
1. The lamps are on in the information display.
2. Switching the ignition on.
3. The transmission is not in park (P) for vehicles with automatic transmissions,
or releasing the parking brake for
vehicles with manual transmissions.
4. The lighting control is in the autolamps
position.
5. The headlamps are off. The other lighting control switch positions
do not turn on the daytime running lamps.
If the daytime running lamps are off in the
information display, the lamps stay off in
all switch positions.
AUTOMATIC HIGH BEAM
CONTROL
(IF EQUIPPED)
WARNING:
The system does not
relieve you of your responsibility to drive
with due care and attention. You may
need to override the system if it does not
turn the high beams on or off.
The system turns on high beams if it is dark
enough and no other traffic is present. If it
detects an approaching vehicle ’s
headlamps or tail lamps, or street lighting
ahead, the system turns off high beams
before they can distract other road users.
Low beams remain on.
Note: The system may not operate properly
if the sensor is blocked. Keep the windshield
free from obstruction or damage.
Note: The system may not operate properly
in cold or inclement conditions. You can
switch on the high beams by overriding the
system.
Note: If the system detects a blockage, for
example bird droppings, bug splatter, snow
or ice, the system goes into low beam mode
until you clear the blockage. A message may
appear in the information display if the
camera is blocked.
Note: Using much larger tires or equipping
vehicle accessories such as snowplows can
modify your vehicle's ride height and
degrade automatic high beam control
performance.
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GAUGES
Type 1 and 2
Engine oil pressure gauge
A
Engine coolant temperature gauge
B
Fuel gauge
C
Transmission fluid temperature or Turbo boost gauge
D
Speedometer
E
Information display See General Information (page 116).
F
Tachometer
G
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Type 3
Engine oil pressure gauge
A
Engine coolant temperature gauge
B
Fuel gauge
C
Transmission fluid temperature, Turbo boost or Diesel exhaust fluid gauge
D
Speedometer
E
Information display See General Information (page 116).
F
Tachometer
G
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