2020 FORD F-150 snow chains

Cleaning the Wheels
.................................388
Vehicle Storage ...........................................
388
Body Styling Kits ........................................
390
Wheels and Tires
General Information ...................................
391
Tire Care .........................................................
392
Using Snow Chains ....................................
407
Tire Pressure Monitoring System .........
408
Changing a Road Wheel ...........................
414
Technical Specifications ..........................
422
Capacities and Specifications
Engine Specifications - 2.7L EcoBoost™ ........................................................................\
424
Engine Specifications - 3.0L Diesel ......
424
Engine Specifications - 3.3L ...................
425
Engine Specifications - 3.5L Ecoboost™ ........................................................................\
426
Engine Specifications - 5.0L ..................
426
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
Vehicle Identification Number ..............
430
Vehicle Certification Label .......................
431
Transmission Code Designation ...........
432
Capacities and Specifications - 2.7L EcoBoost™ ...............................................
433
Capacities and Specifications - 3.0L Diesel ..........................................................
440
Capacities and Specifications - 3.3L ........................................................................\
447
Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L Ecoboost™ ...............................................
455
Capacities and Specifications - 5.0L ........................................................................\
462
Bulb Specification Chart .........................
469Connected Vehicle
Connected Vehicle Requirements
.........
471
Connected Vehicle Limitations ...............
471
Connecting the Vehicle to a Mobile Network - Vehicles With: Connectivity
Device ...........................................................
471
Connecting the Vehicle to a Mobile Network - Vehicles With: Modem ......
471
Connecting the Vehicle to a Wi-Fi Network - Vehicles With: SYNC 3 ......
472
Connected Vehicle – Troubleshooting - Vehicles With: Connectivity Device
........................................................................\
472
Connected Vehicle – Troubleshooting - Vehicles With: Modem ..........................
473
Connected Vehicle – Troubleshooting - Vehicles With: SYNC 3 ..........................
474
Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot
Creating a Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot - Vehicles With: Connectivity Device
........................................................................\
476
Creating a Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot - Vehicles With: SYNC 3 ..........................
476
Changing the Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot Name or Password .................................
477
Audio System
General Information ..................................
478
Audio Unit - Vehicles Without: SYNC 3 ........................................................................\
478
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: SYNC 3 ......
481
Digital Radio .................................................
482
Satellite Radio .............................................
484
USB Port ........................................................
487
SYNC™
General Information .................................
488
Using Voice Recognition ..........................
489
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone ............
491
SYNC™ Applications and Services ......
492
Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player .......................................................................
495
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Driving on Hilly or Sloping Terrain
Although natural obstacles may make it
necessary to travel diagonally up or down
a hill or steep incline, you should try to drive
straight up or straight down.
Note:
Avoid turning on steep slopes or
hills. A danger lies in losing traction, slipping
sideways and possible vehicle roll over.
Whenever driving on a hill, determine
beforehand the route you can use. Do not
drive over the crest of a hill without seeing
what conditions are on the other side. Do
not drive in reverse over a hill without the
aid of an observer.
When climbing a steep slope or hill, start
in a lower gear rather than downshifting to
a lower gear from a higher gear once the
ascent has started. This reduces strain on
the engine and the possibility of stalling.
If your vehicle stalls, do not try to turn
around because this could cause vehicle
roll over. It is better to reverse back to a
safe location.
Apply just enough power to the wheels to
climb the hill. Too much power can cause
the tires to slip, spin or lose traction,
resulting in loss of vehicle control. Descend a hill in the same gear you would
use to climb up the hill to avoid excessive
brake application and brake overheating.
Do not descend in neutral. Disengage
overdrive or move the transmission
selector lever to a lower gear. When
descending a steep hill, avoid sudden hard
braking as you could lose control. The front
wheels have to be turning in order to steer
your vehicle.
If your vehicle has anti-lock brakes, apply
the brakes steadily. Do not pump the
brakes.
Driving on Snow and Ice
WARNING: If you are driving in
slippery conditions that require tire
chains or cables, then it is critical that
you drive cautiously. Keep speeds down,
allow for longer stopping distances and
avoid aggressive steering to reduce the
chances of a loss of vehicle control
which can lead to serious injury or death.
If the rear end of your vehicle slides while
cornering, steer in the direction of the
slide until you regain control of your
vehicle.
Note: Excessive tire slippage can cause
transmission damage.
Four-wheel drive vehicles have advantages
over two-wheel drive vehicles in snow and
ice but can skid like any other vehicle.
Should you start to slide while driving on
snowy or icy roads, turn the steering wheel
in the direction of the slide until you regain
control.
Avoid sudden applications of power and
quick changes of direction on snow and
ice. Apply the accelerator slowly and
steadily when starting from a full stop.
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Rotating your tires at the
recommended interval (as
indicated in the Scheduled
Maintenance chapter) will help
your tires wear more evenly,
providing better tire performance
and longer tire life.
Rear-wheel drive vehicles and
four-wheel drive vehicles (front
tires at left of diagram)
Sometimes irregular tire wear can
be corrected by rotating the tires.
USING SNOW CHAINS
WARNING: Snow tires must be the
same size, load index and speed rating
as those originally provided by Ford. Use
of any tire or wheel not recommended
by Ford can affect the safety and
performance of your vehicle, which could
result in an increased risk of loss of
control, vehicle rollover, personal injury
and death. Additionally, the use of
non-recommended tires and wheels can
cause steering, suspension, axle, transfer
case or power transfer unit failure.
Follow the Ford recommended tire
inflation pressure found on the Safety Compliance Certification Label (on the
door hinge pillar, door latch post or the
door edge that meets the door latch
post, next to the driver seat), or Tire
Label on the B-Pillar or the edge of the
driver door. Failure to follow the tire
pressure recommendations can cause
uneven treadwear patterns and
adversely affect the way your vehicle
handles.
Note: The suspension insulation and
bumpers will help prevent vehicle damage.
Do not remove these components from your
vehicle when using snow tires and chains.
The tires on your vehicle have all-weather
treads to provide traction in rain and snow.
However, in some climates, you may need
to use snow tires and cables. If you need
to use cables, it is recommended that steel
wheels (of the same size and
specifications) be used, as cables may chip
aluminum wheels.
Follow these guidelines when using snow
tires and chains:
• If possible, avoid fully loading your
vehicle.
• Conventional link type chains may
contact and cause damage to the
vehicle's wheel house and/or body.
• Do not install chains on the front tires
as this may interfere with suspension
components.
• Only certain snow cables or chains
have been approved by Ford/Lincoln
as safe for use on your vehicle with the
following tires: 245/70R17,
LT245/70R17, 265/70R17 and
265/60R18.
• You should install snow cables or
chains that have been rated as SAE
Class S.
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•
Install chains securely, verifying that
the chains do not touch any wiring,
brake lines, or fuel lines.
• Do not exceed 30 mph (48 km/h) or
less if recommended by the chain
manufacturer while using snow chains.
• Drive cautiously. If you hear the chains
rub or bang against your vehicle, stop
and retighten the chains. If this does
not work, remove the chains to prevent
damage to your vehicle.
• Remove the tire chains when they are
no longer needed. Do not use tire
chains on dry roads.
• Purchase chains or cables from a
manufacturer that clearly labels body
to tire dimension restrictions. The snow
chains or cables must be mounted in
pairs on the rear tires only.
If you have any questions regarding snow
chains or cables, please contact your
authorized dealer.
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING
SYSTEM WARNING:
The tire pressure
monitoring system is not a substitute for
manually checking tire pressures. You
should periodically check tire pressures
using a pressure gauge. Failure to
correctly maintain tire pressures could
increase the risk of tire failure, loss of
control, vehicle rollover and personal
injury.
Note: Only use tire sealants in roadside
emergencies as they may cause damage to
the tire pressure monitoring system sensor.
Note: If the tire pressure monitoring system
sensor becomes damaged, it may not
function. Check each tire monthly,
including the spare, if provided,
when cold and inflate them to
the inflation pressure recommended by
the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle
placard or tire inflation pressure label. If
your vehicle has tires of a different size
than the size indicated on the vehicle
placard or tire inflation pressure label,
determine the proper tire inflation pressure
for those tires.
As an added safety feature, your vehicle
has been equipped with a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS) that
illuminates a low tire pressure telltale
when one or more of your tires is
significantly under-inflated. Accordingly,
when the low tire pressure telltale
illuminates, you should stop and check
your tires as soon as possible, and inflate
them to the proper pressure. Driving on a
significantly under-inflated tire causes the
tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure.
Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency
and tire tread life, and may affect the
vehicle ’s handling and stopping ability.
Please note that the TPMS is not a
substitute for proper tire maintenance, and
it is the driver ’s responsibility to maintain
correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation
has not reached the level to trigger
illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure
telltale.
Your vehicle has also been equipped with
a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate
when the system is not operating properly.
The TPMS malfunction indicator is
combined with the low tire pressure
telltale. When the system detects a
malfunction, the telltale will flash for
approximately one minute and then remain
continuously illuminated. This sequence
will continue upon subsequent vehicle
start-ups as long as the malfunction exists.
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Set all four tires to the recommended
air pressure as indicated on the
Safety Compliance Certification
Label, affixed to either the door hinge
pillar, door-latch post, or the door
edge that meets the door-latch post,
next to the driver seating position or
Tire Label located on the B-Pillar or
the edge of the driver door.
CHANGING A ROAD WHEEL WARNING: If the tire pressure
monitor sensor becomes damaged it
may not function.
Note: The use of tire sealant may damage
your tire pressure monitoring system and
should only be used in roadside
emergencies.
Note: The tire pressure monitoring system
indicator light illuminates when the spare
tire is in use. To restore the full function of
the monitoring system, all road wheels
equipped with tire pressure monitoring
sensors must be mounted on this vehicle.
If you get a flat tire when driving, do not
apply the brake heavily. Instead, gradually
decrease your speed. Hold the steering
wheel firmly and slowly move to a safe
place on the side of the road.
Have a flat serviced by an authorized
dealer in order to prevent damage to the
system sensors.
See Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (page 408). Replace
the spare tire with a road tire as soon as
possible. During repairing or replacing of
the flat tire, have the authorized dealer
inspect the system sensor for damage. Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire
Assembly Information WARNING:
Failure to follow these
guidelines could result in an increased
risk of loss of vehicle control, injury or
death.
If you have a dissimilar spare wheel and
tire, then it is intended for temporary use
only. This means that if you need to use it,
you should replace it as soon as possible
with a road wheel and tire assembly that
is the same size and type as the road tires
and wheels that were originally provided
by Ford.
A dissimilar spare wheel and tire assembly
is defined as a spare wheel and tire
assembly that is different in brand, size or
appearance from the road tires and
wheels.
Full-size dissimilar spare
When driving with the full-size dissimilar
spare wheel and tire assembly, do not:
• Exceed
70 mph (113 km/h).
• Use more than one dissimilar spare
wheel and tire assembly at a time.
• Use snow chains on the end of the
vehicle with the dissimilar spare wheel
and tire assembly.
When driving with the full-size dissimilar
spare wheel and tire assembly, 4WD
functionality may be limited, especially
when driving in a mechanically locked 4WD
mode. You may experience the following:
• Additional noise from the transfer case
or other drive components.
• Difficulty shifting out of a mechanically
locked 4WD mode.
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Selective Catalytic Reductant System -
Diesel.............................................................207
Contaminated Diesel Exhaust Fluid or Inoperative Selective Catalytic Reduction
System................................................................ 211
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Guidelines and Information...................................................... 210
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Level.............................. 207
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Warning Messages and Vehicle Operations............................. 209
Filling the Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank.........208
Settings...........................................................535 911 Assist............................................................... 535
Ambient Lighting............................................... 536
Audio...................................................................... 535
Automatic Updates.......................................... 535
Bluetooth.............................................................. 535
Charge Settings.................................................. 536
Clock....................................................................... 535
Display................................................................... 536
Driver Assist......................................................... 535
FordPass............................................................... 535
General.................................................................. 535
Message Center................................................. 536
Mobile Apps......................................................... 535
Multi Contour Seats.......................................... 536
Navigation............................................................ 536
Personal Profiles................................................ 536
Phone..................................................................... 535
Seats...................................................................... 536
Sound..................................................................... 535
Valet Mode........................................................... 536
Vehicle................................................................... 535
Voice Control....................................................... 536
Setting the Cruise Control Speed..........253 Changing the Set Speed................................. 253
Side Airbags.....................................................55
Sitting in the Correct Position..................158
Sliding Windows..........................................108 Power Sliding Back Window.......................... 108
Snow Chains See: Using Snow Chains................................. 407
Snow Plowing
................................................327
Engine Temperature while Plowing............329
Installing the Snowplow.................................. 327
Operating the Vehicle with the Snowplow Attached.......................................................... 328Outside Air Temperature While
Plowing............................................................. 329
Snowplowing with your Airbag Equipped Vehicle.............................................................. 328
Snowplow Mode................................................ 328
Transmission Operation while Plowing............................................................. 329
Spare Wheel See: Changing a Road Wheel........................ 414
Special Notices.................................................17 New Vehicle Limited Warranty......................... 17
Notice to Owners of Pickup Trucks and Utility Type Vehicles......................................... 17
On Board Diagnostics Data Link Connector............................................................ 17
Special Instructions.............................................. 17
Using Your Vehicle as an Ambulance............18
Using Your Vehicle With a Snowplow...........18
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance..............................................560
Diesel Engine....................................................... 562
Exceptions............................................................ 565
Speed Control See: Cruise Control............................................ 253
Spot Lamps
.....................................................98
Stability Control...........................................238
Principle of Operation...................................... 238
Starter Switch See: Ignition Switch............................................ 179
Starting a Diesel Engine
.............................184
Automatic Engine Shutdown........................ 185
Cold Weather Operation................................. 186
Cold Weather Starting...................................... 185
Diesel Engine Fast Start Glow Plug System............................................................... 185
Vehicles with Keyless Start............................ 184
Starting a Gasoline Engine........................181 Automatic Engine Shutdown......................... 183
Failure to Start..................................................... 182
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes...............184
Important Ventilating Information..............184
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Moving............................................................... 183
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Stationary......................................................... 183
Vehicles with an Ignition Key........................... 181
Vehicles with Keyless Start.............................. 181
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Transfer Case Fluid Check.........................371
Transmission Code Designation............432
Transmission...................................................217
Transporting the Vehicle
...........................335
U
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
Unique Driving Characteristics................190
Universal Garage Door Opener.................171 HomeLink Wireless Control System.............171
USB Port
.........................................................487
Using Adaptive Cruise Control - Vehicles With: Adaptive Cruise Control.............254
Automatic Cancellation................................... 257
Blocked Sensor................................................... 259
Canceling the Set Speed................................. 257
Changing the Set Speed................................. 257
Detection Issues.................................................258
Following a Vehicle........................................... 255
Following a Vehicle to a Complete Stop................................................................... 256
Hilly Condition Usage....................................... 258
Overriding the Set Speed................................ 257
Park Brake Application.................................... 258
Resuming the Set Speed................................. 257
Setting the Adaptive Cruise Speed.............255
Setting the Adaptive Cruise Speed When Your Vehicle is Stationary.......................... 255
Setting the Gap Distance............................... 256
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control Off...................................................................... 258
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control On....................................................................... 255
Switching to Normal Cruise Control..........260
System Not Available...................................... 259
Using Four-Wheel Drive
............................223
4WD Indicator Lights........................................ 223
Driving Off-Road With Truck and Utility Vehicles............................................................. 227How Your Vehicle Differs From Other
Vehicles............................................................ 226
Using the 2-Speed Automatic 4WD System.............................................................. 224
Using the Electronic Shift on the Fly 4WD system............................................................... 223
Using Hill Descent Control........................241 Hill descent modes............................................ 241
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems..........................................................70
Using Power Running Boards
...................86
Automatic Power Deploy.................................. 86
Automatic Power Stow..................................... 86
Bounce-back.......................................................... 87
Enabling and Disabling...................................... 87
Manual Power Deploy........................................ 86
Using Snow Chains.....................................407
Using Stability Control...............................239 AdvanceTrac ™ with Roll Stability Control ™
(RSC™)............................................................ 239
Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player
............................................................495
Audio Voice Commands................................. 496
Media Sources.................................................... 495
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone.............491 Accessing Features through the Phone
Menu.................................................................. 492
Pairing a Phone................................................... 491
Phone Controls................................................... 492
Phone Voice Commands................................. 491
Using Traction Control...............................237 Switching the System Off .............................. 237
System Indicator Lights and Messages.......................................................... 237
Using Voice Recognition
...........................489
Apps........................................................................\
. 512
Automatic Blower Motor Speed Reduction.......................................................... 513
Climate.................................................................. 509
Entertainment.................................................... 508
General.................................................................. 507
Initiating a Voice Session............................... 489
Navigation.............................................................. 511
Phone...................................................................... 510
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link.................... 512
System Interaction and Feedback.............490
Voice Settings...................................................... 513
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