2020 FORD F-150 steering wheel

Normal Maintenance Intervals
At Every Oil Change Interval as Indicated by the Information Display
1
Change engine oil and filter. 2
Rotate tires, inspect tire wear and measure tread depth.
Perform a multi-point inspection (recommended).
Inspect the automatic transmission fluid level (if equipped with dipstick). Consult your
dealer for requirements.
Inspect the brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake linings, hoses and parking brake.
Inspect the engine cooling system strength and hoses.
Inspect the exhaust system and heat shields.
Inspect front axle and U-joints. Lubricate if equipped with grease fittings (Four –wheel
drive vehicles).
Inspect the half-shaft boots.
Inspect the steering linkage, ball joints, suspension, tire-rod ends, driveshaft and U-
joints. Lubricate any areas with grease fittings.
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear, looseness or
drag.
Fuel and water separator. Drain if necessary (or if indicated by the information display).
Refill the diesel exhaust fluid tank.
Inspect the air filter restriction gauge. Replace the filter if necessary.
1 Do not exceed one year or 10,000 mi (16,000 km) between service intervals.
2 Reset the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after engine oil and filter changes. See Oil Change
Indicator Reset
(page 363). Brake Fluid Maintenance
1
Change brake fluid. 2
Every 3 Years
1 Perform this maintenance item every 3 years. Do not exceed the designated time for
the interval.
2 Brake fluid servicing requires special equipment available at your authorized dealer.
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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. Off-road Operation
Inspect steering linkage, ball joints and U-joints. Lubricate
if equipped with grease fittings.
Inspect frequently, service
as required
Replace engine air filter. (Gasoline engine).
Inspect the air filter restriction gauge. Replace the filter if
necessary (Diesel Engine).
Change engine oil and filter.1
Every
5,000 mi (8,000 km)
or six months
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal
noise, wear, looseness or drag.
Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure tread
depth.
1 Reset your Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after each engine oil and filter change. Exclusive Use of E85 (Flex Fuel Vehicles Only)
If ran exclusively on E85, fill the fuel tank full with regular
unleaded fuel. (Gasoline Engine).
Every oil change interval
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Operating in Sustained Ambient Temperatures Below -9°F (-23°C) or Above 100°F (38°C)
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 Operating in Dusty or Sandy Conditions (Such as Unpaved or Dusty Roads)
Rotate the tires1
, inspect the tires for wear and measure
tread depth.
Every
7,500 mi (12,000 km)
Inspect the brake system pads and rotors.
Inspect the air filter restriction gauge. Replace the filter if
necessary.
Inspect the steering and suspension ball joints and tie rods.
Lubricate any grease fittings.
Change the engine oil and filter. 2
Every 7,500 mi (12,000 km),
six months or 300 engine
hours Inspect and lubricate the U-joints.
Replace the engine-mounted and frame-mounted fuel
filters.
Every
30,000 mi
(48,000 km), 6 months or
600 engine hours
Replace the air inlet foam filter.
Every
30,000 mi
(48,000 km)
1 Vehicles with dual rear wheels should rotate the front wheels when specified; rear wheels
only if unusual wear is noted.
2 Reset the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after engine oil and filter changes.
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Off-road Operation
Inspect functional holes in exhaust tip to make sure they
are clean and clear of debris or foreign materials. Refer to
the Vehicle Care chapter of your owner ’s manual for more
information. (Diesel Engine).
As required
Inspect the steering and suspension ball joints and tie rods.
Lubricate any grease fittings.
Rotate the tires, inspect the tires for wear and measure
tread depth.
Every 7,000 mi (12,000 km),
six months or 300 engine
hours
Inspect the brake system pads and rotors.
Inspect the air filter restriction gauge. Replace the filter if
necessary.
Change the engine oil and filter. 1
Every 7,000 mi (12,000 km)
or 300 engine hours
Replace the engine-mounted and frame-mounted fuel
filters.
Every 30,000 mi
(48,000 km), six months or
600 engine hours
Replace the air inlet foam filter.
Every
30,000 mi
(48,000 km)
1 Reset the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after engine oil and filter changes. Using Biodiesel, up to and Including 20% Biodiesel (B20)
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
300 engine hours
Exceptions
There are several exceptions to the Normal
Schedule. Axle and Transfer Case Maintenance
Axle(s) and transfer case (Four-wheel
drive vehicles) fluid changes or level
checks are not required unless a leak is
suspected or the assembly has been
submerged in water. Contact an authorized
dealer for service.
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360 Degree Camera...................................250
Camera Views...................................................... 251
Front Camera...................................................... 252
Side Camera........................................................ 252
4
4WD See: Four-Wheel Drive..................................... 223
A
A/C See: Climate Control.......................................... 151
About This Manual...........................................9
ABS See: Brakes........................................................... 233
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes................................................................ 234
Accessories....................................................550
Accessories See: Replacement Parts
Recommendation............................................ 16
ACC See: Using Adaptive Cruise Control - Vehicles
With: Adaptive Cruise Control.................254
Active Park Assist........................................243 Automatic Steering into Parking
Space................................................................ 245
Deactivating the Park Assist Feature.........246
Troubleshooting the System......................... 246
Using Active Park Assist.................................. 244
Adjustable Pedals..........................................92
Adjusting the Headlamps.........................375 Horizontal Aim Adjustment........................... 376
Vertical Aim Adjustment................................. 375
Adjusting the Pedals.....................................92
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: Manual Adjustable Steering
Column
...........................................................88
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: Power Adjustable Steering
Column
...........................................................88
End of Travel Position........................................ 89
Memory Feature................................................... 89Airbag Disposal
...............................................59
Air Conditioning See: Climate Control.......................................... 151
Air Filter See: Changing the Engine Air Filter -
Diesel................................................................ 364
See: Changing the Engine Air Filter - Gasoline........................................................... 364
Alarm See: Anti-Theft Alarm........................................ 84
Ambient Lighting
...........................................99
Adjusting the Brightness................................... 99
Switching Ambient Lighting Off..................... 99
Switching Ambient Lighting On..................... 99
Anti-Theft Alarm
............................................84
Arming the Alarm................................................. 85
Disarming the Alarm........................................... 85
Using the System................................................. 85
Appendices.....................................................577
Apps..................................................................532 SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link................... 534
Using Apps on an Android Device...............533
Using Apps on an iOS Device........................ 533
Using Mobile Navigation on an Android Device................................................................ 533
At a Glance.......................................................20
Audible Warnings and Indicators
............118
Airbag Secondary Warning.............................. 118
Beltminder Warning........................................... 118
Door Ajar Warning............................................... 118
Headlamps On Warning................................... 118
Key in Ignition Warning...................................... 118
Keyless Warning Alert........................................ 118
Parking Brake On Warning............................... 119
Rear Park Aid Warning....................................... 118
Service AdvanceTrac Warning........................ 119
Audio Control
..................................................90
You can operate the following functions
with the control:.............................................. 90
Audio System
................................................478
General Information......................................... 478
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: SYNC 3.......................................................................481
Adjusting the Volume....................................... 481
Changing Radio Stations................................. 481
Selecting the Audio Modes........................... 482
Setting a Memory Preset................................ 482
Switching the Audio Unit On and Off........482
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Switching Maximum Defrost On and
Off....................................................................... 524
Switching Rear Auto Mode On and Off....................................................................... 525
Switching Recirculated Air On and Off....................................................................... 525
Switching the Air Conditioning On and Off....................................................................... 523
Switching the Climate Controlled Seats On and Off.............................................................. 524
Switching the Climate Control On and Off....................................................................... 524
Switching the Heated Exterior Mirrors On and Off.............................................................. 524
Switching the Heated Rear Window On and Off....................................................................... 524
Switching the Heated Seats On and Off....................................................................... 524
Switching the Heated Steering Wheel On and Off.............................................................. 524
Switching the Heated Windshield On and Off....................................................................... 524
Switching the Rear Climate Controlled Seats On and Off.......................................... 525
Switching the Rear Heated Seats On and Off....................................................................... 525
Switching the Rear Ventilated Seats On and Off.............................................................. 525
Switching the Ventilated Seats On and Off....................................................................... 525
Climate Control..............................................151
Connected Vehicle.......................................471 Connecting the Vehicle to a Mobile Network
- Vehicles With: Connectivity
Device................................................................. 471
Connecting the Vehicle to a Mobile Network - Vehicles With: Modem.............................. 471
Connected Vehicle Limitations................471
Connected Vehicle Requirements..........471
Connected Vehicle – Troubleshooting - Vehicles With: Connectivity
Device............................................................472
Connected Vehicle – Troubleshooting - Vehicles With: Modem............................473
Connected Vehicle – Troubleshooting - Vehicles With: SYNC 3............................474 Connecting the Vehicle to a Mobile
Network - Vehicles With: Connectivity
Device.............................................................471
Connecting FordPass to the Connectivity Device................................................................. 471
Disabling the Connectivity Device................471
What Is the Connectivity Device................... 471
Connecting the Vehicle to a Mobile Network - Vehicles With: Modem........471
Connecting FordPass to the Modem...........471
Enabling and Disabling the Modem............471
What Is the Modem........................................... 471
Connecting the Vehicle to a Wi-Fi Network - Vehicles With: SYNC 3.......472
Coolant Check See: Engine Coolant Check........................... 366
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator.......58
Creating a MyKey...........................................68 Programming and Changing Configurable
Settings............................................................... 69
Creating a Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot - Vehicles With: Connectivity
Device............................................................476
Connecting a Device to the Wi-Fi Hotspot............................................................. 476
Purchasing a Data Plan................................... 476
Creating a Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot - Vehicles With: SYNC 3............................476
Connecting a Device to the Wi-Fi Hotspot............................................................. 477
Finding the Wi-Fi Hotspot Name and Password......................................................... 476
Cross Traffic Alert........................................270 Cross Traffic Alert Behavior When Trailer
is Attached....................................................... 272
Cross Traffic Alert Indicator............................ 272
Cross Traffic Alert Information Messages.......................................................... 273
Cross Traffic Alert System Limitations....................................................... 272
Cross Traffic Alert System Sensors.............272
Switching the System On and Off...............272
Using Cross Traffic Alert.................................. 270
Cruise Control
...............................................253
Cruise Control Indicators..........................254
Cruise Control - Vehicles With: Adaptive Cruise Control..............................................90
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Switching the Front Fog Lamps On or
Off........................................................................\
. 97
Front Passenger Sensing System............53
Front Seat Armrest.......................................167
Fuel and Refueling.......................................193
Fuel Consumption.......................................202 Advertised Capacity......................................... 202
Calculating Fuel Economy............................. 203
Filling the Fuel Tank.......................................... 203
Fuel Filler Funnel Location - Regular Cab.................................................................198
Fuel Filler Funnel Location - SuperCab/ SuperCrew...................................................198
Fuel Filter - Diesel........................................376
Fuel Filter - Gasoline...................................376
Fuel Quality - Diesel....................................193
Biodiesel................................................................ 195
Diesel Fuel Additives ........................................ 196
Fuel Requirements - Choosing The Right Fuel: Vehicles Operated Where Ultra Low
Sulfur Diesel Fuel Is Not Required .........194
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) ...................... 193
Fuel Quality - E85........................................196 Choosing the Right Fuel - Flex Fuel
Vehicles............................................................. 196
Switching Between E85 and Gasoline............................................................. 197
Fuel Quality - Gasoline...............................197 Choosing the Right Fuel................................... 197
Fuel Shutoff
...................................................332
Fuses................................................................344
Fuse Specification Chart..........................344 Passenger Compartment Fuse
Panel................................................................. 350
Power Distribution Box.................................... 344
G
Garage Door Opener
.....................................171
Garage Door Opener See: Universal Garage Door Opener.............171
Gauges................................................................111 Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Gauge................114
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge............113 Engine Oil Pressure Gauge...............................
113
Fuel Gauge............................................................. 113
Information Display............................................ 114
Transmission Fluid Temperature Gauge.................................................................. 113
Turbo Boost Gauge............................................. 113
Type 1 and 2............................................................. 111
Type 3....................................................................... 112
Gearbox See: Transmission............................................... 217
General Information on Radio Frequencies..................................................60
Intelligent Access................................................ 60
General Maintenance Information........553 Multi-Point Inspection..................................... 556
Owner Checks and Services.......................... 554
Protecting Your Investment........................... 553
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?.......................... 553
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?..................................................... 553
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada.........................................................340
Getting the Services You Need...............337 Away From Home.............................................. 337
H
Hazard Flashers
............................................332
Headlamp Adjusting See: Adjusting the Headlamps..................... 375
Headrest See: Head Restraints......................................... 158
Head Restraints
............................................158
Adjusting the Head Restraint......................... 159
Heated Exterior Mirrors..............................156
Heated Rear Window..................................156
Heated Seats
.................................................166
Rear Heated Seats............................................. 166
Heated Steering Wheel
................................91
Heated Windshield......................................156
Windshield Wiper De-Icer............................... 156
Heating See: Climate Control.......................................... 151
Hill Descent Control
.....................................241
Principle of Operation....................................... 241
Hill Start Assist.............................................235 Switching the System On and Off..............236
Using Hill Start Assist...................................... 236
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Opening and Closing the Moonroof............109
Motorcraft Parts - 2.7L EcoBoost™.................................................427
Motorcraft Parts - 3.0L Diesel................428
Motorcraft Parts - 3.3L..............................428
Motorcraft Parts - 3.5L Ecoboost™.................................................429
Motorcraft Parts - 5.0L.............................430
MyKey – Troubleshooting...........................70
MyKey ™.............................................................67
Principle of Operation......................................... 67
N
Navigation.......................................................527 Changing the Format of the Map................529
cityseeker............................................................... 531
Michelin Travel Guide....................................... 532
Navigation Map Accuracy and Updates............................................................ 532
Route Guidance................................................. 529
Setting a Destination....................................... 528
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link................... 532
Zoom...................................................................... 529
Normal Scheduled Maintenance..........556 Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor............................. 556
Normal Maintenance Intervals.................... 558
O
Off-Road Driving..........................................324 Basic Off-road Driving Techniques.............325
Crossing Obstacles........................................... 326
Hill Climbing........................................................ 326
Oil Change Indicator Reset......................363
Oil Check See: Engine Oil Check - Diesel...................... 362
See: Engine Oil Check - Gasoline.................361
Opening and Closing the Hood..............355
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature......................................................342
Obtaining a French Owner ’s Manual.........342
Overhead Console........................................178
Overriding Automatic High Beam Control...........................................................102 P
Parking Aids...................................................242
Principle of Operation...................................... 242
Passive Anti-Theft System.........................82 SecuriLock ™.......................................................... 82
PATS See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 82
Perchlorate........................................................16
Personal Safety System ™.........................50
How Does the Personal Safety System
Work?.................................................................. 50
Phone...............................................................525 Android Auto........................................................ 527
Apple CarPlay...................................................... 527
Pairing Your Cell Phone for the First Time................................................................... 526
Text Messaging................................................... 526
Using Your Cell Phone..................................... 526
Post-Crash Alert System..........................335
Power Door Locks See: Locking and Unlocking.............................. 72
Power Running Boards
................................86
Power Seats....................................................161 Adjusting the Lumbar Support...................... 162
Adjusting the Multi-Contour Front Seats With Active Motion ....................................... 162
Power Steering Fluid Check.....................373
Power Windows............................................103 Accessory Delay.................................................. 104
Bounce-Back....................................................... 103
One-Touch Up or Down................................... 103
Window Lock....................................................... 104
Pre-Collision Assist
.....................................274
Adjusting the Pre-Collision Assist
Settings............................................................. 277
Blocked Sensors................................................. 277
Distance Indication and Alert........................ 276
Using the Pre-Collision Assist System.............................................................. 275
Protecting the Environment
........................19
Puncture See: Changing a Road Wheel........................ 414
R
Rear Axle
..........................................................231
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