2020 FORD F-150 power steering

Anti-Theft Alarm
...........................................84
Power Running Boards
Using Power Running Boards ...................
86
Steering Wheel
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: Manual Adjustable Steering
Column .........................................................
88
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: Power Adjustable Steering
Column .........................................................
88
Audio Control .................................................
90
Voice Control ..................................................
90
Cruise Control - Vehicles With: Adaptive Cruise Control ............................................
90
Cruise Control - Vehicles With: Cruise Control ...........................................................
91
Information Display Control .......................
91
Heated Steering Wheel ...............................
91
Horn .....................................................................
91
Adjustable Pedals
Adjusting the Pedals ....................................
92
Wipers and Washers
Windshield Wipers ........................................
93
Autowipers ......................................................
93
Windshield Washers ....................................
94
Lighting
General Information .....................................
95
Lighting Control .............................................
95
Autolamps .......................................................
96
Instrument Lighting Dimmer ....................
96
Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With: Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) .........
96
Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With: Configurable Daytime Running Lamps
........................................................................\
...
97
Front Fog Lamps ...........................................
97
Direction Indicators ......................................
98Spot Lamps
....................................................
98
Interior Lamps ................................................
98
Ambient Lighting ..........................................
99
Cargo Lamps ..................................................
99
Automatic High Beam Control
What Is Automatic High Beam Control ........................................................................\
..
101
Switching Automatic High Beam Control On and Off ..................................................
101
Automatic High Beam Control Indicators ........................................................................\
..
101
Overriding Automatic High Beam Control ........................................................................\
.
102
Windows and Mirrors
Power Windows ...........................................
103
Exterior Mirrors .............................................
104
Interior Mirror .................................................
107
Sliding Windows .........................................
108
Sun Visors ......................................................
108
Moonroof ........................................................
109
Instrument Cluster
Gauges ...............................................................
111
Warning Lamps and Indicators ...............
114
Audible Warnings and Indicators ...........
118
Information Displays
General Information ...................................
120
Information Messages ...............................
132
Climate Control
Manual Climate Control .............................
151
Automatic Climate Control ......................
152
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate - Vehicles With: Automatic
Temperature Control .............................
154
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Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate
- Vehicles With: Manual Temperature
Control .........................................................155
Heated Windshield .....................................
156
Heated Rear Window .................................
156
Heated Exterior Mirrors .............................
156
Cabin Air Filter ..............................................
156
Remote Start .................................................
157
Seats
Sitting in the Correct Position .................
158
Head Restraints ...........................................
158
Manual Seats ................................................
160
Power Seats ...................................................
161
Memory Function ........................................
164
Rear Seats ......................................................
165
Heated Seats ................................................
166
Ventilated Seats ...........................................
167
Front Seat Armrest ......................................
167
Rear Occupant Alert System
What is the Rear Occupant Alert System ........................................................................\
169
How Does the Rear Occupant Alert System Work ............................................
169
Rear Occupant Alert System Precautions ........................................................................\
169
Rear Occupant Alert System Limitations ........................................................................\
169
Switching Rear Occupant Alert System On and Off .................................................
169
Rear Occupant Alert System Indicators ........................................................................\
.
170
Rear Occupant Alert System Audible Warnings .....................................................
170
Garage Door Opener
Universal Garage Door Opener ................
171
Auxiliary Power Points
Auxiliary Power Points ...............................
175Storage Compartments
Center Console
..............................................
177
Overhead Console .......................................
178
Rear Seat Armrest .......................................
178
Starting and Stopping the Engine
General Information ...................................
179
Ignition Switch ..............................................
179
Keyless Starting ............................................
179
Steering Wheel Lock - Vehicles Without: Push Button Start ...................................
180
Steering Wheel Lock - Vehicles With: Push Button Start ...................................
180
Starting a Gasoline Engine .......................
181
Starting a Diesel Engine ............................
184
Switching Off the Engine .........................
188
Engine Block Heater ...................................
188
Unique Driving Characteristics
Auto-Start-Stop ..........................................
190
Fuel and Refueling
Safety Precautions ......................................
193
Fuel Quality - Diesel ...................................
193
Fuel Quality - E85 .......................................
196
Fuel Quality - Gasoline ..............................
197
Fuel Filler Funnel Location - Regular Cab ........................................................................\
198
Fuel Filler Funnel Location - SuperCab/ SuperCrew .................................................
198
Running Out of Fuel ...................................
198
Refueling .......................................................
200
Fuel Consumption ......................................
202
Engine Emission Control
Emission Law ...............................................
204
Catalytic Converter ....................................
205
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Snow Plowing
...............................................327
Floor Mats ......................................................
329
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance ..................................
331
Hazard Flashers ...........................................
332
Fuel Shutoff ..................................................
332
Jump Starting the Vehicle .......................
333
Post-Crash Alert System .........................
335
Transporting the Vehicle ..........................
335
Towing Points ..............................................
336
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need ..............
337
In California (U.S. Only) ...........................
338
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only) ....................
339
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only) ......................
340
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada ......................................................
340
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature ........................................................................\
342
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only) ........................................................................\
342
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only) ........................................................................\
342
Fuses
Fuse Specification Chart .........................
344
Changing a Fuse ..........................................
353
Maintenance
General Information ..................................
355
Opening and Closing the Hood .............
355
Under Hood Overview - 2.7L EcoBoost™ ........................................................................\
356
Under Hood Overview - 3.0L Diesel ......
357
Under Hood Overview - 3.3L ..................
358
Under Hood Overview - 3.5L Ecoboost™ ........................................................................\
359 Under Hood Overview - 5.0L
.................
360
Engine Oil Dipstick - Gasoline .................
361
Engine Oil Dipstick - Diesel ......................
361
Engine Oil Check - Gasoline ....................
361
Engine Oil Check - Diesel .........................
362
Oil Change Indicator Reset .....................
363
Changing the Engine Air Filter - Gasoline ........................................................................\
364
Changing the Engine Air Filter - Diesel ........................................................................\
364
Draining the Fuel Filter Water Trap - Diesel ..........................................................
366
Engine Coolant Check ..............................
366
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check ........................................................................\
.
371
Transfer Case Fluid Check ........................
371
Brake Fluid Check ........................................
372
Power Steering Fluid Check ....................
373
Changing the 12V Battery .........................
373
Adjusting the Headlamps ........................
375
Washer Fluid Check ...................................
376
Fuel Filter - Diesel .......................................
376
Fuel Filter - Gasoline ..................................
376
Checking the Wiper Blades .....................
376
Changing the Wiper Blades .....................
377
Changing a Bulb ...........................................
377
Vehicle Care
General Information ..................................
382
Cleaning Products ......................................
382
Cleaning the Exterior .................................
383
Waxing ............................................................
384
Cleaning the Engine ..................................
384
Cleaning the Exhaust - Diesel ...............
385
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades ........................................................................\
385
Cleaning the Interior ..................................
385
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens ......................
386
Cleaning Leather Seats ............................
387
Repairing Minor Paint Damage .............
388
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Horn control
Panic alarm
Parking aid
Parking brake
Power steering fluid
Power windows front/rear
Power window lockout
Requires registered technician
Safety alert
See Owner's Manual
See Service Manual
Service engine soon
Passenger airbag activated
Passenger airbag deactivated
Side airbag Shield the eyes
Stability control
Hill descent control
Trail control
Windshield wiping system
Windshield wash and wipe
DATA RECORDING 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.
We respect your privacy and are
committed to protecting it. The
information contained in this publication
was correct at the time of going to print,
but as technology rapidly changes, we
recommend that you visit the regional Ford
website for the latest information.
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ADJUSTING THE STEERING
WHEEL - VEHICLES WITH:
MANUAL ADJUSTABLE
STEERING COLUMN
WARNING: Do not adjust the
steering wheel when your vehicle is
moving.
Note: Make sure that you are sitting in the
correct position. See
Sitting in the Correct
Position (page 158). 1. Unlock the steering column.
2.
Adjust the steering wheel to the desired
position. 3. Lock the steering column.
ADJUSTING THE STEERING
WHEEL - VEHICLES WITH:
POWER ADJUSTABLE
STEERING COLUMN
WARNING:
Do not adjust the
steering wheel when your vehicle is
moving.
Note: Make sure that you are sitting in the
correct position. See
Sitting in the Correct
Position (page 158).
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ADJUSTING THE PEDALS
WARNING: Never use the pedal
adjustment controls when your feet are
on the accelerator or brake pedal when
the vehicle is moving.
Note: Adjust the pedals only when your
vehicle is in park (P).
Depending on your vehicle and equipment
level, the shape and location of your
power-adjustable pedal control can vary.
• If your control is vertical, then it is to
the left of the steering column and on
the instrument panel.
• If your control is horizontal, then it is on
the left side of the steering column and
on the instrument panel.
Vertical Control Farther away from you.
A.
Closer to you.
B. Horizontal Control Farther away from you.
A.
Closer to you.
B.
Both horizontal and vertical controls
operate the same way:
1. Press and hold A to move the pedals farther away from you.
2. Press and hold B to move the pedals closer to you.
You can save and recall the pedal positions
with the memory feature. See
Seats
(page 158).
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Towing
Enter the submenu and select your
setting
Change Trailer Settings
Enter the submenu and select your
setting
Add Trailer
Conventional
Connection
Checklist
Fifth Wheel
Gooseneck
Off Road
Note: Use the arrow buttons to configure different off road choices. Off Road
Pitch, Steering Angle, Roll, Elocker and
4X4
Off Road Status
Power Distribution
Settings Settings
Auto Regen
Blind Spot
Cross Traffic Alert Enter the submenu and select your setting
DTE Calcula-
tion
Rear Park Aid
Trailer Blind Spot
Easy Entry/Exit
Vehicle
Advanced
Settings
Lighting
Locks
Remote Start
Wiper Controls
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Towing
Conventional
Connec-
tion Check-
list Fifth Wheel
Gooseneck
Off Road Use the arrow buttons to choose
between the following off road
options.
Off Road
Pitch, Steering Angle, Roll,
Elocker and 4X4
Off Road Status
Power Distribution
Settings Use the arrow buttons to
configure different driver setting
choices.
Settings
Auto Regen
Cross Traffic Alert
Driver Alert
Rear Park Aid
Trailer Blind Spot Enter the submenu for items such as alert sensitivity, distance indication
and active braking
Pre-Collision
Enter the submenu and select your setting
Cruise
Control
Enter the submenu and select your setting
DTE Calcula-
tion
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