2020 FORD F-150 battery

Check Every Month
Air filter restriction gauge. 1
Engine oil level.
Function of all interior and exterior lights.
Tires including the spare for wear and proper pressure. Windshield washer fluid level.
Fuel and water separator. Drain if necessary or if indicated by the information display. 1
Holes and slots in the tail pipe to make sure they are functional and clear of debris. 1
1 Diesel vehicles only. Check Every Six Months
Battery connections. Clean if necessary.
Body and door drain holes for obstructions. Clean if necessary. Cooling system fluid level and coolant strength.
Door weatherstrips for wear. Lubricate if necessary.
Hinges, latches and outside locks for proper operation. Lubricate if necessary. Parking brake for proper operation.
Safety belts and seat latches for wear and function.
Safety warning lamps, brake, ABS, airbag and safety belt for operation.
Washer spray and wiper operation. Clean or replace blades as necessary.
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Multi-Point Inspection
In order to keep your vehicle running right,
it is important to have the systems on your
vehicle checked regularly. This can help
identify potential issues and prevent major
problems. We recommend having the
following multi-point inspection performed
at every scheduled maintenance interval
to help make sure your vehicle keeps
running great.Multi-Point Inspection
Hazard warning system operation
Accessory drive belt or belts
Horn operation
Battery performance
Radiator, cooler, heater and air conditioninghoses
Engine air filter
Suspension components for leaks ordamage
Exhaust system
Steering and linkage
Exterior lamps operation
Tires including the spare for wear andproper pressure 2
Fluid levels 1
; fill if necessary
Windshield for cracks, chips or pits
For oil and fluid leaks
Washer spray and wiper operation
Half-shaft dust boots
1 Brake, coolant recovery reservoir, automatic transmission and window washer
2 If your vehicle is equipped with a temporary mobility kit, check the tire sealant expiration
Use By date on the canister. Replace as needed.
Be sure to ask your dealership service
advisor or technician about the multi-point
vehicle inspection. It is a comprehensive
way to perform a thorough inspection of
your vehicle. Your checklist gives you
immediate feedback on the overall
condition of your vehicle. NORMAL SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE
Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor
Diesel Engines
Your vehicle comes with an Intelligent
Oil-Life Monitor that determines when you
should change the engine oil based on how
you use your vehicle. By using several
important factors in its calculations, the
monitor helps reduce the cost of owning
your vehicle and reduces environmental
waste at the same time.
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Using Seek, Fast Forward and
Reverse............................................................. 482
Audio Unit - Vehicles Without: SYNC 3.......................................................................478
Accessing the Apps Menu.............................. 479
Accessing the Clock Settings........................ 479
Accessing the Media Source Menu.............479
Accessing the Phone Features..................... 479
Accessing the Settings Menu........................ 479
Accessing the Sound Settings...................... 479
Adjusting the Volume....................................... 479
Changing Radio Stations................................ 479
Listening to the Radio..................................... 480
Playing or Pausing Media............................... 480
Switching Radio Text On and Off...............480
Switching Repeat Mode On and Off.........480
Switching Shuffle Mode On and Off.........480
Switching the Audio Unit On and Off.......480
Switching the Display On and Off..............480
Using Seek, Fast Forward and Reverse............................................................ 480
Using the Display Control.............................. 480
Using the Number Block................................ 480
Autolamps........................................................96 Windshield Wiper Activated
Headlamps........................................................ 96
Automatic Climate Control.......................152 Directing the Airflow.......................................... 152
Setting the Blower Motor Speed.................. 153
Setting the Temperature.................................. 153
Switching Auto Mode On and Off................153
Switching Dual Zone Mode On and Off........................................................................\
153
Switching Maximum Air Conditioning On and Off............................................................... 153
Switching Maximum Defrost On and Off........................................................................\
153
Switching Recirculated Air On and Off....................................................................... 154
Switching the Air Conditioning On and Off........................................................................\
153
Switching the Climate Control On and Off........................................................................\
153
Automatic High Beam Control.................101
Automatic High Beam Control Indicators.......................................................101
Automatic Transmission
............................217
Brake-Shift Interlock........................................ 220If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck in Mud or
Snow.................................................................. 222
Understanding the Shift Positions of your Automatic Transmission............................. 217
Understanding your SelectShift™ Automatic Transmission............................. 219
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check..............................................................371
Auto-Start-Stop...........................................190 Disabling Auto-Start-Stop............................... 191
Enabling Auto-Start-Stop.............................. 190
Autowipers
.......................................................93
Auxiliary Power Points................................175
400 Watt AC Power Point............................... 175
DC Power Point.................................................... 175
Locations................................................................ 176
B
Battery See: Changing the 12V Battery...................... 373
Bed Access
....................................................286
Box Side Step..................................................... 286
Bed Extender...................................................80 Grocery Mode......................................................... 81
Tailgate Mode....................................................... 80
Bed Ramps
.....................................................287
Installing the Ramp Holder........................... 289
Stowing the Bed Ramp................................... 288
Using the Bed Ramp......................................... 287
Blind Spot Information System.............266 Blind Spot Information System with Trailer
Tow..................................................................... 267
Switching the System On and Off...............270
System Errors...................................................... 270
Using the Blind Spot Information System.............................................................. 267
BLIS See: Blind Spot Information System.........266
Body Styling Kits.........................................390
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood..........355
Booster Seats
..................................................35
Types of Booster Seats...................................... 35
Brake Fluid Check.........................................372 Brake Fluid Service Interval............................ 372
Brakes...............................................................233 General Information.......................................... 233
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Changing a Bulb............................................377
Accessing the Halogen High Beam, Low
Beam and Direction Indicator
Bulbs................................................................... 377
Replacing Brake, Rear, Direction Indicator and Reverse Lamp Bulbs.......................... 380
Replacing Cargo Lamp and High-mount Brake Lamp Bulbs........................................ 380
Replacing Exterior Mounted Mirror Direction Indicator Lamp Bulbs................................... 381
Replacing Fog Lamp Bulbs............................ 379
Replacing LED Brake, Rear, Direction Indicator and Reverse Lamp
Bulbs................................................................. 380
Replacing LED Cargo Lamp, Spot Lamp and High-mount Brake Lamp Bulbs...............381
Replacing LED Direction Indicator and Side Marker Bulbs.................................................. 380
Replacing LED Fog lamp Bulbs................... 380
Replacing LED Headlamp Bulbs.................380
Replacing Side Marker Bulb........................... 379
Replacing the Halogen High Beam, Low Beam and Direction Indicator
Bulbs.................................................................. 378
Replacing the License Plate Lamp Bulb..................................................................... 381
Changing a Fuse...........................................353 Fuses...................................................................... 353
Changing a Road Wheel............................414
Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly
Information...................................................... 414
Jacking the Vehicle............................................ 418
Removing the Spare Tire.................................. 417
Removing the Vehicle Jack and Tool Bag...................................................................... 416
Stowing the Flat or Spare Tire...................... 420
Stowing the Vehicle Jack and Tool Bag..................................................................... 420
Tire Change Procedure..................................... 415
Changing the 12V Battery..........................373 Battery Management System....................... 374
Changing the Engine Air Filter - Diesel............................................................364
Air Filter Restriction Gauge............................ 365
Changing the Engine Air Filter - Gasoline
.......................................................364
Changing the Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot Name or Password...................................477 Changing the Wiper Blades......................377
Checking MyKey System Status..............69
MyKey Distance.................................................... 69
Number of Admin Keys...................................... 70
Number of MyKeys.............................................. 70
Checking the Wiper Blades......................376
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance.................................................48
Child Restraint Positioning..........................37
Child Safety
......................................................22
General Information............................................ 22
Child Safety Locks
.........................................39
Left-Hand Side..................................................... 39
Right-Hand Side................................................... 39
Cleaning Leather Seats.............................387 With King Ranch Edition................................. 387
Without King Ranch Edition.......................... 387
Cleaning Products
.......................................382
Materials............................................................... 382
Cleaning the Engine
...................................384
Cleaning the Exhaust - Diesel................385
Cleaning the Exterior..................................383 Cleaning the Headlamps................................ 383
Exterior Chrome Parts..................................... 383
Exterior Plastic Parts........................................ 383
Stripes or Graphics............................................ 383
Underbody........................................................... 384
Under Hood......................................................... 384
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens........................386
Cleaning the Interior...................................385 Mirrors.................................................................... 386
Cleaning the Wheels..................................388
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades...........................................................385
Clearing All MyKeys.......................................69
Climate............................................................523 Accessing Rear Climate Controls................525
Accessing the Climate Control Menu.........523
Directing the Airflow......................................... 523
Rear Climate Control Lock Indicator..........525
Setting the Blower Motor Speed.................523
Setting the Temperature................................. 523
Switching Auto Mode On and Off...............523
Switching Dual Zone Mode On and Off....................................................................... 524
Switching Maximum Air Conditioning On and Off.............................................................. 524
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Cruise Control - Vehicles With: Cruise
Control.............................................................91
Customer Assistance.................................337
D
Data Recording
..................................................11
Comfort, Convenience and Entertainment
Data....................................................................... 13
Event Data................................................................ 13
Service Data............................................................ 12
Services That Third Parties Provide...............14
Services That We Provide.................................. 14
Vehicles With a Connectivity Device..............14
Vehicles With a Modem...................................... 14
Vehicles With an Emergency Call System.................................................................. 15
Vehicles With SYNC............................................. 15
Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With: Configurable Daytime Running
Lamps..............................................................97
Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With: Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
............96
Declaration of Conformity.......................605
Declaration of Conformity - Vehicles With: SYNC 3
.............................................605
Radio Frequency Statement........................ 605
Diesel Particulate Filter...............................212 Oxidation Catalytic Converter and Diesel
Particulate Filter System............................. 212
Regeneration.........................................................212
Digital Radio
..................................................482
HD Radio Reception and Station
Troubleshooting............................................ 483
Direction Indicators
.......................................98
Doors and Locks..............................................72
Draining the Fuel Filter Water Trap - Diesel............................................................366
Drive Control..................................................278 Selectable Drive Modes................................... 278
Driver Alert
.......................................................261
Using Driver Alert................................................ 261
Driver and Passenger Airbags....................52 Children and Airbags........................................... 53
Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating Adjustment........................................................ 52
Driving Aids
.....................................................261
Driving Hints...................................................324 Driving Through Water...............................326
DRL
See: Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With:
Configurable Daytime Running Lamps....97
See: Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With: Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)................96
E
Economical Driving
.....................................324
Electric Parking Brake................................234 Applying the Electric Parking Brake............234
Automatically Releasing the Electric
Parking Brake.................................................. 235
Manually Releasing the Electric Parking Brake.................................................................. 235
Releasing the Electric Parking Brake if the Vehicle Battery is Running Out of
Charge............................................................... 235
Electromagnetic Compatibility...............577
Electronic Locking Differential.................231 Activating the Electronic Locking
Differential........................................................ 231
Operating Electronic Locking Differential With a Spare or Mismatched Tires.........232
Electronic Tailgate
..........................................77
With the Outside Control Button................... 78
With the Remote Control................................... 77
Emission Law................................................204 Noise Emissions Warranty, Prohibited
Tampering Acts and Maintenance.........205
Tampering With a Noise Control System............................................................. 204
End User License Agreement
.................580
VEHICLE SOFTWARE END USER LICENSE
AGREEMENT (EULA) ................................ 580
Engine Block Heater....................................188 Using the Engine Block Heater...................... 189
Engine Coolant Check...............................366 Adding Coolant................................................... 367
Coolant Change................................................. 369
Engine Coolant Temperature Management.................................................. 370
Fail-Safe Cooling............................................... 369
Recycled Coolant.............................................. 368
Severe Climates................................................. 368
Engine Emission Control..........................204
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Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate
- Vehicles With: Automatic
Temperature Control................................154
Defogging the Side Windows in Cold
Weather............................................................. 155
General Hints....................................................... 154
Quickly Cooling the Interior............................. 155
Quickly Heating the Interior............................ 154
Recommended Settings for Cooling...........155
Recommended Settings for Heating..........155
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate - Vehicles With: Manual Temperature
Control...........................................................155
Defogging the Side Windows in Cold Weather............................................................. 156
General Hints....................................................... 155
Quickly Cooling the Interior............................. 155
Quickly Heating the Interior............................ 155
Recommended Settings for Cooling...........155
Recommended Settings for Heating..........155
Vehicle Stationary for Extended Periods During Extreme High Ambient
Temperatures.................................................. 156
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes
...........................................................234
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood..........355
Horn......................................................................91
How Does the Rear Occupant Alert System Work
...............................................169
I
Ignition Switch...............................................179
In California (U.S. Only)
............................338
Information Display Control........................91
Information Displays...................................120 General Information.......................................... 120
Information Messages................................132 4WD........................................................................\
. 149
Active Park............................................................. 133
Adaptive Cruise Control................................... 133
AdvanceTrac and Traction Control..............134
Airbag...................................................................... 134
Alarm and Security............................................ 135
Battery and Charging System........................ 135
Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert System.................................................... 136Diesel Messages.................................................
136
Doors and Locks................................................. 139
Driver Alert............................................................. 139
Drivetrain............................................................... 140
Engine..................................................................... 140
Fuel........................................................................\
.. 140
Keys and Intelligent Access............................. 141
Lane Keeping System....................................... 142
Maintenance......................................................... 142
MyKey...................................................................... 143
Off Road................................................................. 143
Park Aid.................................................................. 144
Park Brake............................................................. 144
Power Steering.................................................... 145
Pre-Collision Assist............................................ 145
Pro Trailer Backup Assist................................. 146
Remote Start........................................................ 147
Seats........................................................................\
147
Side-Wind.............................................................. 147
Starting System ................................................. 148
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.................148
Trailer...................................................................... 148
Installing Child Restraints
...........................24
Child Seats.............................................................. 24
Combining Seatbelt and LATCH Lower Anchors for Attaching Child Safety
Seats.................................................................... 32
Front Seat Tether Strap Attachment (Regular Cab)................................................... 33
Rear Seat Tether Strap Attachment (Crew Cab and Super Cab)...................................... 34
Use of Inboard Lower Anchors from the Outermost Seating Positions (Center
Seating Use) ..................................................... 32
Using Inflatable Seatbelts (Rear Seat Outermost Positions).................................... 28
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts (Except Front Center Position of Super Cab and Crew
Cab)...................................................................... 24
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts (Front Center Position of Super Cab and Crew
Cab)...................................................................... 26
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH)............................................. 31
Using Tether Straps............................................. 32
Instrument Cluster
.........................................111
Instrument Lighting Dimmer.....................96
Instrument Panel...........................................20
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Interior Lamps.................................................98
Front Interior Lamp............................................. 98
Rear Interior Lamps............................................ 99
Interior Mirror..................................................107
Automatic Dimming Mirror............................. 108
Manual Dimming Mirror.................................... 107
Introduction........................................................9
J
Jump Starting the Vehicle
........................333
Connecting the Jumper Cables.................... 333
Jump Starting...................................................... 334
Preparing Your Vehicle..................................... 333
Removing the Jumper Cables....................... 334
K
Keyless Entry....................................................75 SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRY
KEYPAD............................................................... 75
Keyless Starting
.............................................179
Ignition Modes..................................................... 180
Keys and Remote Controls........................60
L
Lane Keeping System................................262 Switching the System On and Off..............263
System Display................................................... 264
System Settings................................................. 263
Troubleshooting................................................. 265
Lighting Control..............................................95 Flashing the Headlamp High Beam..............96
Headlamp High Beam........................................ 95
Lighting..............................................................95 General Information............................................ 95
Load Carrying.................................................281
Load Limit
.......................................................282
Special Loading Instructions for Owners of
Pick-up Trucks and Utility-type
Vehicles............................................................ 286
Vehicle Loading - with and without a Trailer................................................................. 282
Load Retaining Fixtures..............................281 BoxLink ™ Cleats................................................. 281
Locking and Unlocking
.................................72
Activating Intelligent Access............................ 72Autolock...................................................................
74
Battery Saver.......................................................... 74
Illuminated Entry................................................... 74
Power Door Locks................................................. 72
Remote Control..................................................... 72
Smart Unlock......................................................... 73
Smart Unlocks for Intelligent Access Keys....................................................................... 73
Lug Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel........................ 414
M
Maintenance.................................................355 General Information......................................... 355
Manual Climate Control
..............................151
Directing the Airflow........................................... 151
Setting the Blower Motor Speed................... 151
Setting the Temperature................................... 151
Switching Maximum Air Conditioning On and Off............................................................... 152
Switching Maximum Defrost On and Off........................................................................\
152
Switching Recirculated Air On and Off........................................................................\
152
Switching the Air Conditioning On and Off........................................................................\
. 151
Switching the Climate Control On and Off........................................................................\
152
Manual Seats.................................................160 Manual Lumbar ................................................... 161
Moving the Seat Backward and Forward............................................................. 160
Recline Adjustment............................................ 161
Manual Tailgate
...............................................77
Memory Function.........................................164
Easy Entry and Exit Feature............................ 165
Linking a PreSet Position to your Remote Control or Intelligent Access Key.............164
Saving a PreSet Position................................. 164
Message Center See: Information Displays............................... 120
Mirrors See: Windows and Mirrors.............................. 103
Mobile Communications Equipment......................................................18
Moonroof.........................................................109 Bounce-Back....................................................... 109
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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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