2020 FORD F-150 service

Engine Immobilizer
See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 82
Engine Oil Check - Diesel..........................362 Adding Engine Oil.............................................. 363
Engine Oil Check - Gasoline.....................361 Adding Engine Oil............................................... 361
Engine Oil Dipstick - Diesel.......................361
Engine Oil Dipstick - Gasoline.................361
Engine Specifications - 2.7L EcoBoost™.................................................424
Drivebelt Routing............................................... 424
Engine Specifications - 3.0L Diesel.............................................................424
Drivebelt Routing............................................... 425
Engine Specifications - 3.3L....................425 Drivebelt Routing............................................... 425
Engine Specifications - 3.5L Ecoboost™.................................................426
Drivebelt Routing............................................... 426
Engine Specifications - 5.0L...................426 Drivebelt Routing................................................ 427
Entertainment................................................513 AM/FM Radio....................................................... 514
Apps........................................................................\
522
Bluetooth Stereo or USB................................. 521
CD (If equipped)................................................ 520
HD Radio ™ Information (If
Available).......................................................... 517
SiriusXM® Satellite Radio (If Activated)......................................................... 515
Sources................................................................... 514
Supported Media Players, Formats and Metadata Information................................. 522
USB Ports.............................................................. 522
Environment.....................................................19
EPB See: Electric Parking Brake............................. 234
Essential Towing Checks...........................314 Before Towing a Trailer.................................... 320
Hitches.................................................................... 315
Integrated Trailer Brake Controller...............316
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Watercraft (PWC)........................................ 320
Safety Chains....................................................... 316
Trailer Brakes........................................................ 316
Trailer Lamps........................................................ 319
Trailer Towing Connector................................. 314
Using a Step Bumper........................................ 319When Towing a Trailer.....................................
320
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording.............................................. 11
Export Unique Options.................................18
Exterior Mirrors..............................................104 360-Degree Camera......................................... 106
Auto-dimming Feature.................................... 106
Blind Spot Information System..................... 107
Clearance Lamps .............................................. 106
Direction Indicator Mirrors ............................. 106
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors............................. 104
Heated Exterior Mirrors ................................... 106
Integrated Blind Spot Mirror.......................... 106
Memory Mirrors .................................................. 106
Power Exterior Mirrors...................................... 104
Power-Folding Mirrors...................................... 105
PowerScope ™ Power Telescoping
Mirrors................................................................ 105
Puddle Lamps..................................................... 106
Spot Lamps.......................................................... 106
Telescoping Mirrors............................................ 105
F
Fastening the Seatbelts...............................41 Fastening the Cinch Tongue............................. 42
Rear Inflatable Seatbelt.................................... 44
Seatbelt Locking Modes.................................... 43
Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy................42
Using the Seatbelt with Cinch Tongue (Front Center Seat)......................................... 41
Flat Tire See: Changing a Road Wheel........................ 414
Floor Mats.......................................................329
Fog Lamps - Front See: Front Fog Lamps......................................... 97
Foot Pedals See: Adjusting the Pedals................................. 92
Ford Credit.........................................................16 US Only..................................................................... 16
Ford Protect....................................................551 Ford Protect Extended Service Plan
(CANADA ONLY).......................................... 552
Ford Protect Extended Service Plans (U.S. Only)................................................................... 551
Four-Wheel Drive.........................................223
Front Fog Lamps
............................................97
Front Fog Lamp Indicator.................................. 97
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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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Rear Occupant Alert System Audible
Warnings.......................................................170
Rear Occupant Alert System Indicators......................................................170
Rear Occupant Alert System Limitations...................................................169
Rear Occupant Alert System Precautions.................................................169
Rear Occupant Alert System
...................169
Rear Parking Aid...........................................242 Obstacle Distance Indicator.......................... 243
Rear Seat Armrest
........................................178
Rear Seats.......................................................165
Folding Up the Rear Seat Cushion ..............165
Returning the Seat to the Seating
Position.............................................................. 165
Rear View Camera.......................................247 Camera guidelines............................................ 249
Manual Zoom..................................................... 250
Obstacle Distance Indicator.......................... 250
Rear Camera Delay........................................... 250
Using the Rear View Camera System.............................................................. 248
Rear View Camera See: Rear View Camera................................... 247
Recommended Towing Weights...........302 Calculating the Maximum Loaded Trailer
Weight for Your Vehicle............................... 314
Refueling........................................................200 Refueling System Overview.......................... 200
Refueling System Warning............................. 202
Refueling Your Vehicle.................................... 200
Remote Control
..............................................60
Car Finder................................................................ 64
Integrated Keyhead Transmitter.................... 60
Intelligent Access Key.......................................... 61
Remote Start......................................................... 65
Replacing the Battery......................................... 62
Sounding a Panic Alarm.................................... 64
Remote Start
..................................................157
Automatic Settings............................................ 157
Heated and Cooled Features.......................... 157
Last Settings......................................................... 157
Removing the Tailgate..................................78
Repairing Minor Paint Damage..............388
Replacement Parts Recommendation........................................16
Collision Repairs.................................................... 16Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical
Repairs................................................................. 16
Warranty on Replacement Parts.................... 16
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control............................................................66
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)
..............................................................342
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)
..............................................................342
Resuming the Set Speed..........................254
Roadside Assistance...................................331 Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting Roadside
Assistance....................................................... 332
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Getting Roadside Assistance.................................... 331
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Using Roadside Assistance.................................... 331
Roadside Emergencies
...............................331
Running-In See: Breaking-In................................................. 326
Running Out of Fuel....................................198 Adding Fuel From a Portable Fuel
Container.......................................................... 199
Filling a Portable Fuel Container.................. 198
S
Safety Canopy ™
.............................................57
Safety Precautions.......................................193
Satellite Radio
..............................................484
Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number
(ESN)................................................................ 485
Satellite Radio Reception Factors..............485
SiriusXM Satellite Radio Service.................485
Troubleshooting................................................ 486
Scheduled Maintenance Record
...........566
Scheduled Maintenance...........................553
Seatbelt Extensions......................................48
Seatbelt Height Adjustment......................45
Seatbelt Reminder........................................46 Belt-Minder™........................................................ 46
Seatbelts...........................................................40 Principle of Operation........................................ 40
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime..............................................................45
Conditions of operation..................................... 46
Seats.................................................................158
Security..............................................................82
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Starting and Stopping the Engine..........179
General Information........................................... 179
Steering............................................................273 Adaptive Learning.............................................. 274
Electric Power Steering.................................... 273
Steering Wheel Lock - Vehicles With: Push Button Start.....................................180
Unlocking the Steering Wheel...................... 180
Steering Wheel Lock - Vehicles Without: Push Button Start.....................................180
Steering Wheel...............................................88
Storage Compartments..............................177
Sunroof See: Moonroof..................................................... 109
Sun Visors
.......................................................108
Illuminated Vanity Mirror................................. 108
Supplementary Restraints System
..........51
Principle of Operation.......................................... 51
Switching Automatic High Beam Control On and Off....................................................101
Activating the Automatic High Beam Control................................................................ 101
Switching Cruise Control On and Off...................................................................253
Switching Cruise Control Off......................... 253
Switching Cruise Control On......................... 253
Switching Off the Engine..........................188
Switching Rear Occupant Alert System On and Off...................................................169
Symbols Glossary
.............................................9
SYNC™ 3........................................................505
General Information......................................... 505
SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting......................537 Additional Information and
Assistance....................................................... 549
Apps....................................................................... 544
Navigation............................................................ 543
Personal Profiles................................................ 547
Phone...................................................................... 541
Resetting the System...................................... 549
USB and Bluetooth Audio.............................. 538
Voice Recognition.............................................. 537
Wi-Fi Connectivity............................................. 546
SYNC™ Applications and Services........................................................492
911 Assist............................................................... 492
SYNC Mobile Apps........................................... 494SYNC™...........................................................488
General Information......................................... 488
SYNC™ Troubleshooting.........................496
T
Tailgate Lock
.....................................................77
Tailgate Step....................................................79
Closing the Step................................................... 80
Opening the Step................................................. 79
Tailgate...............................................................77
Technical Specifications See: Capacities and Specifications............424
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only).......................339
Tire Care
..........................................................392
Glossary of Tire Terminology........................ 393
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................................................. 392
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall........................................................... 394
Temperature A B C............................................ 393
Traction AA A B C.............................................. 393
Treadwear............................................................. 392
Tire Pressure Monitoring System..........408 Changing Tires With a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System...................................... 409
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System ..................................... 409
Tires See: Wheels and Tires...................................... 391
Towing a Trailer
............................................290
Load Placement.................................................. 291
Towing Points
...............................................336
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels...........................................................321
Emergency Towing............................................. 321
Recreational Towing.......................................... 321
Towing.............................................................290
Traction Control
............................................237
Principle of Operation....................................... 237
Trailer Reversing Aids.................................292 Principle of Operation...................................... 292
Pro Trailer Backup Assist™............................ 292
Setting Up Pro Trailer Backup Assist..........292
Troubleshooting................................................. 297
Using Pro Trailer Backup Assist................... 296
Trailer Sway Control...................................302
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Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration
Program (Canada Only)........................340
V
Vehicle Care...................................................382
General Information......................................... 382
Vehicle Certification Label
........................431
Vehicle Identification Number...............430
Vehicle Storage............................................388 Body....................................................................... 389
Brakes.................................................................... 390
Cooling system................................................... 389
Disconnecting Your 12 Volt Battery.............389
Engine.................................................................... 389
Fuel system......................................................... 389
General.................................................................. 389
Miscellaneous.................................................... 390
Removing Vehicle From Storage.................390
Tires........................................................................\
390
Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot
................................476
Ventilated Seats............................................167
Ventilation See: Climate Control.......................................... 151
VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number............430
Voice Control
...................................................90
W
Warning Lamps and Indicators................114 Adaptive Cruise Control Indicator.................114
Anti-Lock Braking System................................ 114
Automatic Headlamp High Beam Indicator............................................................. 114
Automatic Regen Control Off......................... 114
Auto-Start-Stop Indicator................................ 114
Battery..................................................................... 115
Blind Spot Monitor.............................................. 115
Brake System Warning Lamp.......................... 115
Check 4X4.............................................................. 115
Cruise Control Indicator..................................... 115
Diesel Exhaust Fluid........................................... 115
Direction Indicator............................................... 115
Door Ajar Warning Lamp.................................. 115
Electric Park Brake.............................................. 116
Electronic Locking Differential........................ 115Engine Coolant Temperature Warning
Lamp................................................................... 116
Fasten Seatbelt Warning Lamp..................... 116
Four-Wheel Drive Indicators........................... 116
Front Airbag........................................................... 116
Front Fog Lamp Indicator................................. 116
Headlamp High Beam Indicator.................... 116
Hill Descent............................................................ 116
Low Fuel Level Warning Lamp....................... 116
Low Tire Pressure Warning Lamp.................116
Low Washer Fluid Level Warning Lamp
.................................................................... 117
Oil Pressure Warning Lamp.............................. 117
Parking Lamps....................................................... 117
Powertrain Malfunction/Reduced Power/Electronic Throttle Control...........117
Service Engine Soon........................................... 117
Sport Mode............................................................. 117
Stability Control and Traction Control Indicator.............................................................. 117
Stability Control and Traction Control Off Warning Lamp.................................................. 117
Tow Haul Indicator.............................................. 118
Wait To Start......................................................... 118
Water In Fuel......................................................... 118
Washer Fluid Check
....................................376
Washers See: Cleaning the Exterior.............................. 383
See: Wipers and Washers................................. 93
Waxing.............................................................384
What Is Automatic High Beam Control............................................................101
What Is Cruise Control...............................253 Requirements...................................................... 253
What is the Rear Occupant Alert System
..........................................................169
Wheel Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel........................ 414
Wheels and Tires
..........................................391
General Information.......................................... 391
Technical Specifications................................. 422
Windows and Mirrors
..................................103
Windshield Washers.....................................94
Windshield Wipers.........................................93 Speed Dependent Wipers................................ 93
Wiper Blades See: Checking the Wiper Blades.................. 376
Wipers and Washers.....................................93
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