Ford 2004 F-150 v.5 Manuel d'utilisateur

Introduction 4Instrument Cluster 10Warning and control lights 10Gauges 15Entertainment Systems 18AM/FM stereo 18AM/FM stereo with CD 20AM/FM stereo ca

WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMESBase instrument clusterBase with Tachometer instrument clusterMid instrument cluster2004 F150 (f12)Owners Guide (post-2002-fm

Front seat• Lift the track release bar to movethe seat forward or rearward.Make sure that the seat isrelatched into place.• Pull the release lever han

Using the manual lumbar supportFor more lumbar support, turn thelumbar support control toward thefront of vehicle.For less lumbar support, turn thelum

Press the control to move the seatforward, backward, up or down.Memory seats/adjustable pedals (if equipped)This system allows automaticpositioning of

REAR SEATSHead restraintsThe purpose of these head restraints is to help limit head motion in theevent of a rear collision. To properly adjust your he

1. Pull control to release seatcushion.2. Rotate seat cushion up until itlocks into vertical storage position.Returning the seat to seating positionAl

• Restraints Control Module (RCM) with impact and safing sensors.• Restraint system warning light and back-up tone.• The electrical wiring for the air

Driver’s seat position sensorThe driver’s seat position sensor allows your Personal Safety System totailor the deployment level of the driver dual-sta

Front safety belt usage sensorsThe front safety belt usage sensors detect whether or not the driver andfront outboard passenger safety belts are faste

• A series of five beeps will be heard. The tone pattern will repeatperiodically until the problem and warning light are repaired.If any of these thin

Always transport children 12 years old and under in the backseat and always properly use appropriate child restraints.Safety belts and seats can becom

Luxury instrument clusterWarning lights and gauges can alert you to a vehicle condition that maybecome serious enough to cause expensive repairs. A wa

• Front seats• Rear seats (if equipped)Energy management retractorsYour vehicle has a seat belt system equipped with energy managementretractors at th

The front seat belt system can also be made to lock manually by quicklypulling on the shoulder belt. Rear seat belts (if equipped) cannot bemade to lo

2. Grasp the shoulder portion andpull downward until the entire beltis extracted.3. Allow the belt to retract. As the belt retracts, you will hear a c

The driver and front outboard passenger safety belt pretensioners aredesigned to activate only during certain frontal or near-frontal collisionswith s

Front safety belt height adjustment (if equipped)Your vehicle has safety belt heightadjustments for the driver and rightfront passenger. Adjust the he

• 1st row center seating positionThe lap belt does not adjust automatically.Insert the tongue into the correctbuckle (the buckle closest to thedirecti

Safety belt warning light and indicator chimeThe safety belt warning light illuminates in the instrument cluster and achime sounds to remind the occup

If... Then...The driver’s and frontpassenger’s safety belts arebuckled before the ignitionswitch is turned to the ONposition or less than 1-2minutes h

Reasons given... Consider...“Crashes are rare events” 36700 crashes occur every day. Themore we drive, the more we areexposed to “rare” events, even f

Reasons given... Consider...“I have an air bag” Air bags offer greater protection whenused with safety belts. Frontal airbagsare not designed to infla

On vehicles equipped with a message center, “ENGINE FAILSAFEMODE” will be displayed, refer to Message Center in the DriverControls chapter.Brake syste

To reduce the risk of injury, do not deactivate/activate the BeltMinder feature while driving the vehicle.1. Turn the ignition switch to the RUN (or O

there are no nicks, tears or cuts. Replace if necessary. All safety beltassemblies, including retractors, buckles, front seat belt buckleassemblies, b

• one or more impact and safing sensors.• the same indicator light, RCM (restraints control module) anddiagnostic unit used for the Personal safety sy

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)recommends a minimum distance of at least 10 inches (25 cm)between an occupant’s chest and t

Additional equipment may affect the performance of the air bagsensors increasing the risk of injury. Please refer to the BodyBuilders Layout Book for

How does the air bag supplemental restraint system work?The air bag SRS is designed toactivate when the vehicle sustainssufficient longitudinal decele

If the air bag has deployed, the air bag will not functionagain and must be replaced immediately. If the air bag is notreplaced, the unrepaired area w

• The front passenger seat is unoccupied.• The system determines that a small child is present in a rear-facingchild seat that is properly installed a

child restraint, or a booster seat is detected. If the child restraint hasbeen installed and the indicator is not lit, then turn the vehicle off,remov

Vehicles without rear seats areequipped with an Airbag On/Offswitch, which will override thedecision from the passenger sensingsystem when turned to O

Charging system: Illuminates whenthe battery is not charging properly.Door ajar: Illuminates when theignition is in the ON position andany door is ope

If it is necessary to modify an advanced front air bag system toaccommodate a person with disabilities, contact the Ford CustomerRelationship Center a

Turning the passenger air bag off1. Insert the ignition key, turn theswitch to OFF position and hold inOFF position while removing thekey.2. When the

Turning the passenger air bag back onThe passenger air bag remains OFF until you turn it back ON.1. Insert the ignition key and turnthe switch to ON.2

The vast majority of drivers and passengers are much safer with an airbag than without. To do their job and reduce the risk of life threateninginjurie

• makes the potential harm from the passenger air bag in a crashgreater than the potential harm from turning OFF the air bag andallowing the passenger

or younger and who weigh 40 lbs[18 kg] or less) ride in your vehicle, youmust put them in safety seats made especially for children. Many statesrequir

Booster seats position a child so that safety belts fit better. They lift thechild up so that the lap belt rests low across the hips and the kneesbend

• Those with a high back.If, with a backless booster seat,you cannot find a seating positionthat adequately supports yourchild’s head, a high back boo

SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDRENChild and infant or child safety seatsUse a safety seat that is recommended for the size and weight of thechild. Carefully fo

Ford recommends the use of a child safety seat having a top tetherstrap. Install the child safety seat in a seating position with LATCH andtether anch

MINI MESSAGE CENTER WARNING DISPLAYS (IF EQUIPPED)Door ajar: Displays when theignition is in the ON position andany door is open.Low fuel: Displays wh

2. Pull down on the shoulder beltand then grasp the shoulder beltand lap belt together.3. While holding the shoulder andlap belt portions together, ro

5. To put the retractor in theautomatic locking mode, grasp theshoulder portion of the belt and pulldownward until all of the belt ispulled out and a

Installing child safety seats in the front row lap belt seatingpositionsNote: Installing a child safety seat in the front row lap seatingposition shou

The rear seat in the SuperCab and SuperCrew has three straps along thetop of the seatback that function as both routing loops for the tetherstraps and

• Front seat Regular Cab passengerside• Front seat Regular Cab center(located on back panel)If the tether strap is clippedincorrectly, the child safet

Rear seat tether strap attachmentThere are three loops of webbingjust above the back of the rear seat(along the bottom edge of the rearwindow) in the

3. Install the child safety seat tightlyusing the LATCH anchors or safetybelts. Follow the instructions in thischapter.4. Tighten the tether strapacco

Connectors on the LATCH child seatand the child seat instructions mayuse the symbol shown here. Yourvehicle seat may have plain buttons,instead of thi

Installing LATCH seats (Regular Cab)When you install a child seat on the front passenger seat of aRegular Cab, turn the Passenger Airbag On/Off switch

STARTINGPositions of the ignition1. OFF/LOCK, locks the steeringwheel, automatic transmissiongearshift lever and allows keyremoval.Note: The ignition

GAUGESSpeedometer: Indicates thecurrent vehicle speed.Engine coolant temperaturegauge: Indicates engine coolanttemperature. At normal operatingtempera

Do not start your vehicle in a closed garage or in other enclosedareas. Exhaust fumes can be toxic. Always open the garage doorbefore you start the en

4. Make sure the parking brake isset.5. Turn the key to 3 (ON) withoutturning the key to 4 (START).BRAKE43212004 F150 (f12)Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt

Make sure the corresponding lights illuminate or illuminate briefly. If alight fails to illuminate, have the vehicle serviced.• If the driver’s safety

Starting the engine1. Turn the key to 3 (ON) withoutturning the key to 4 (START). Ifthere is difficulty in turning the key,rotate the steering wheel u

BRAKESOccasional brake noise is normal. If a metal-to-metal, continuous grindingor continuous squeal sound is present, the brake linings may be worn-o

Parking brakeTo set the parking brake (1), pressthe parking brake pedal down untilthe pedal stops.To release, pull the lever (2).Always set the parkin

A high crown in the road or high crosswinds may also make the steeringseem to wander/pull.TRACTION-LOK AXLE (IF EQUIPPED)This axle provides added trac

If you cannot move the gearshift lever out of P (Park) with ignition inthe ON position and the brake pedal depressed, it is possible that a fusehas bl

If you cannot move the gearshift lever out of P (Park) with ignition inthe ON position and the brake pedal depressed, it is possible that a fusehas bl

Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift islatched in P (Park). Turn the ignition to the LOCK position andremove the key wheneve

• With Full Message CenterRefer to Message Center in theDrivers Controls chapter on how toswitch the display from Metric toEnglish.Trip odometer: Regi

To put your vehicle in gear:• Start the engine• Depress the brake pedal• Move the gearshift lever into the desired gear• Release the parking brake.To

• Column-shift transmission• Floor-shift transmissionThe transmission control indicator(TCIL) will illuminate on theinstrument cluster.Drive (not show

• To return to D (Overdrive), move the gearshift lever into the D(Overdrive) position.• Selecting 2 (Second) at higher speeds will cause the transmiss

To help avoid personal injury, always use caution when inreverse and when using the RSS.This system is not designed to prevent contact with small ormo

The RSS automatically turns onwhen the gearshift lever is placed inR (Reverse) and the ignition is ON.An RSS control allows the driver toturn the RSS

Using a manual 4WD system (if equipped)2H (2WD High) – Power to the rear wheels only; used for street andhighway driving. Provides optimal smoothness

4. Move the transfer case lever through N (Neutral) directly to thedesired position.• If the transfer case will not engage into 4L (4WD Low), drive th

will not engage while the vehicle is moving; this is normal and should beno reason for concern. Refer to Shifting to/from 4L (4WD Low) forproper opera

Drive cautiously to avoid vehicle damage from concealed objects such asrocks and stumps.You should either know the terrain or examine maps of the area

If your vehicle gets stuckIf your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow it may be rocked out byshifting between forward and reverse gears, stopping betwee

off the engine and check the engine oil level. Add oil if needed. If the oillevel is correct, have your vehicle checked at your dealership or by aqual

ParkingOn some 4WD vehicles, when the transfer case is in the N (Neutral)position, the engine and transmission are disconnected from the rest ofthe dr

SandWhen driving over sand, try to keep all four wheels on the most solidarea of the trail. Avoid reducing the tire pressures but shift to a lowergear

“Tread Lightly” is an educationalprogram designed to increase publicawareness of land-use regulationsand responsibilities in our nationswilderness are

Descend a hill in the same gear youwould use to climb up the hill toavoid excessive brake applicationand brake overheating. Do notdescend in neutral;

Tires, Replacement RequirementsDo not use a size and type of tire and wheel other than thatoriginally provided by Ford Motor Company because it can af

Each day before you drive, checkyour tires. If one looks lower thanthe others, use a tire gauge to checkpressure of all tires, and adjust ifrequired.

bottom of the wheel rims (for cars). When driving through water,traction or brake capability may be limited. Also, water may enter yourengine’s air in

numbers are shown on the Safety Compliance Certification Labellocated on the driver’s door or B-Pillar. The total load on eachaxle must never exceed i

Exceeding the Safety Certification Label vehicle weight ratinglimits could result in substandard vehicle handling orperformance, engine, transmission

Do not use replacement tires with lower load carrying capacitiesthan the originals because they may lower the vehicle’s GVWRand GAWR limitations. Repl

FORD AM/FM STEREO SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)1./ Tune: Press to manuallygo up or down the radio frequency.Also use in menu mode to selectvarious settings.2.

Your vehicle’s load capacity is designated by weight, not by volume, soyou cannot necessarily use all available space when loading a vehicle.Towing a

Regular Cab 4x2 (145” wheelbase)Engine Rear axle ratio MaximumGCWR-lbs.(kg)Maximumtrailerweight-lbs.(kg)4.6L 3.55 11700 (5307) 6500 (2948)4.6L 3.73 12

Regular Cab 4x4 (145” wheelbase)Engine Rear axle ratio MaximumGCWR-lbs.(kg)Maximumtrailerweight-lbs.(kg)4.6L 3.55 11700 (5307) 6200 (2812)4.6L 3.73 12

SuperCab 4x2 (145” wheelbase)Engine Rear axle ratio MaximumGCWR-lbs.(kg)Maximumtrailerweight-lbs.(kg)4.6L 3.55 11700 (5307) 6300 (2858)4.6L 3.73 12200

SuperCab 4x4 (133” wheelbase)Engine Rear axle ratio MaximumGCWR-lbs.(kg)Maximumtrailerweight-lbs.(kg)4.6L 3.55 11500 (5216) 5900 (2676)4.6L 3.73 12000

SuperCab 4x4 (163” wheelbase)Engine Rear axle ratio MaximumGCWR-lbs.(kg)Maximumtrailerweight-lbs.(kg)5.4L Heavy Duty 4.10 15300 (6940) 9300 (4218)Crew

Crew Cab 4x4 (139” wheelbase)Engine Rear axle ratio MaximumGCWR-lbs.(kg)Maximumtrailerweight-lbs.(kg)4.6L 3.55 11700 (5307) 6000 (2721)4.6L 3.73 12200

2. Measure the height of a reference point on the front and rear bumpersat the center of the vehicle.3. Attach the trailer to the vehicle and adjust t

If it is necessary to relocate the trailer hitch ball position, aframe-mounted trailer hitch must be installed.Driving while you towWhen towing a trai

When backing down a ramp during boat launching or retrieval:• do not allow the static water level to rise above the bottom edge ofthe rear bumper.• do

Setting the clock: Press until HR or Mn is displayed.Press/ / SEEK to adjust the hours/minutes.3. Seek: Press to access thenext/previous strong statio

SNOWPLOWINGFord recommends that the F–150 used for snow removal include theSnow Plow Prep Package Option. The option is available for F–150 4x4Regular

• Headlight aim may require re-adjustment.• The tire air pressures recommended for general driving are found onthe vehicle’s Safety Certification Labe

Do not attempt to service, repair, or modify the air bagsupplemental restraint system (SRS) or its fuses. See your Fordor Lincoln Mercury dealer.Trans

GETTING ROADSIDE ASSISTANCETo fully assist you should you have a vehicle concern, Ford MotorCompany offers a complimentary roadside assistance program

Canadian customers who require roadside assistance, call1–800–665–2006.If you need to arrange roadside assistance for yourself, Ford MotorCompany will

This switch is located in the frontpassenger’s footwell, behind the kickpanel access cover, in front of thefuse box. The access cover needs tobe remov

Standard fuse amperage rating and colorCOLORFuseratingMinifusesStandardfusesMaxifusesCartridgemaxifusesFuse linkcartridge2A Grey Grey ———3A Violet Vio

The fuses are coded as follows.Fuse/RelayLocationFuse AmpRatingPassenger Compartment FusePanel Description1 10A* Run/Accessory - Wipers,Instrument clu

Fuse/RelayLocationFuse AmpRatingPassenger Compartment FusePanel Description10 20A* Trailer tow back-up lamps relay(PCB1), Trailer tow parklamprelay (R

Fuse/RelayLocationFuse AmpRatingPassenger Compartment FusePanel Description27 5A* Passenger Air bag Deactivation(PAD) warning lamp, Cluster airbag war

Locks and Security 84Keys 84Locks 84Anti-theft system 95Seating and Safety Restraints 99Seating 99Safety restraints 104Air bags 121Child restraints 13

FORD SINGLE CD SOUND SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)1./ Tune: Press to manuallygo up or down the radio frequency.Also use in menu mode to selectvarious settings.

Fuse/RelayLocationFuse AmpRatingPassenger Compartment FusePanel Description107 30A** Power door locks (BSM)108 30A** Passenger power seat109 30A** Dri

Auxiliary relay boxThe relay box is located in the engine compartment on the left fender.• Without Daytime Running Lamp (DRL) option2004 F150 (f12)Own

• With Daytime Running Lamp (DRL) optionThe relays are coded as follows:Fuse/RelaylocationFuse ampratingDescriptionF01 5A Clockspring illuminationR01

CHANGING THE TIRESIf you get a flat tire while driving, do not apply the brake heavily.Instead, gradually decrease your speed. Hold the steering wheel

When driving with the dissimilar spare tire/wheel additional cautionshould be given to:• Towing a trailer• Driving vehicles equipped with a camper bod

2. Fully insert the jack handlethrough the bumper hole and intothe guide tube through the accesshole in the rear bumper.3. Turn the handle countercloc

3. Block the diagonally oppositewheel.4. Obtain the spare tire and jackfrom their storage locations.5. Use the tip of the lug wrench toremove any whee

• RearTo lessen the risk ofpersonal injury, do not putany part of your body under thevehicle while changing a tire. Donot start the engine when yourve

• Seven lug nut wheel12. Stow the flat tire. Refer to Stowing the flat/spare tire.13. Stow the jack and lug wrench. Make sure the jack is fastened so

6. If removed, install the spare tire lock (if equipped) into the bumperdrive tube with the spare tire lock key (if equipped) and jack handle.WHEEL LU

Fade: Press to adjust the audio between the front and rear speakers.Use/ / SEEK, SEEK .Speed sensitive volume: Radio volume automatically changes slig

1. Use only a 12–volt supply to start your vehicle.2. Do not disconnect the battery of the disabled vehicle as this coulddamage the vehicle’s electric

2. Connect the other end of the positive (+) cable to the positive (+)terminal of the assisting battery.3. Connect the negative (-) cable to the negat

Jump starting1. Start the engine of the booster vehicle and run the engine atmoderately increased speed.2. Start the engine of the disabled vehicle.3.

3. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of the boostervehicle’s battery.4. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of

WRECKER TOWINGIf you need to have your vehicle towed, contact a professional towingservice or, if you are a member of a roadside assistance program, y

GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEEDAt homeYou must take your Ford vehicle to an authorized Ford dealer forwarranty repairs. While any Ford dealership handli

In Canada:Customer Relationship CentreFord Motor Company of Canada, LimitedP.O. Box 2000Oakville, Ontario L6J 5E41-800-565-3673 (FORD)www.ford.caIf yo

In some states (in the U.S.) you must directly notify Ford in writingbefore pursuing remedies under your state’s warranty laws. Ford is alsoallowed a

The Dispute Settlement Board may not be available in all states. FordMotor Company reserves the right to change eligibility limitations, modifyprocedu

from Ford and Lincoln Mercury dealership management, recognized fortheir business leadership qualities.What the Board needsTo have your case reviewed

10. Fast forward: Press tomanually advance in a CD track.11. Rewind: Press to manuallyreverse in a CD track.12. Memory presets: To set astation: Selec

Making a decisionBoard members review all available information related to eachcomplaint, including oral presentations, and arrive at a fair and impar

In the CAMVAP program, impartial third-party arbitrators conducthearings at mutually convenient times and places in an informalenvironment. These impa

ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER’S LITERATURETo order the publications in this portfolio, contact Helm, Incorporated at:HELM, INCORPORATEDP.O. Box 07150Detro

3. The vehicle is out of service for repair of nonconformities for a total ofmore than 30 calendar days (not necessarily all at one time)In the case o

WASHING THE EXTERIORWash your vehicle regularly with cool or lukewarm water and a neutralPh shampoo, such as Motorcraft Detail Wash (ZC-3–A), which is

PAINT CHIPSYour dealer has touch-up paint and sprays to match your vehicle’s color.Take your color code (printed on a sticker in the driver’s door jam

• 4.6L engine• 5.4L engine• Never wash or rinse the engine while it is running; water in therunning engine may cause internal damage.PLASTIC (NON-PAIN

WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADESThe windshield, rear and side windows and the wiper blades should becleaned regularly. If the wipers do not wipe properly, sub

INTERIORFor fabric, carpets, cloth seats and safety belts:• Remove dust and loose dirt with a vacuum cleaner.• Remove light stains and soil with Motor

FORD, LINCOLN AND MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTSYour Ford, Lincoln or Mercury dealer has many quality products availableto clean your vehicle and protect i

FORD DUAL MEDIA SOUND SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)1./ Tune: Press to manuallygo up or down the radio frequency.Also use in menu mode to selectvarious settings

SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONSTo help you service your vehicle:• We highlight do-it-yourself items in the engine compartment for easylocation.• We provide a

• Manual transmission:1. Set the parking brake, depress the clutch and place the gearshift in N(Neutral).2. Block the wheels.Note: Do not start your e

IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT4.6L V81. Battery2. Transmission fluid dipstick (automatic transmission)3. Engine oil filler cap4. Pow

5.4L V81. Battery2. Transmission fluid dipstick (automatic transmission)3. Air filter assembly4. Power steering fluid reservoir5. Engine oil dipstick6

WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUIDAdd fluid to fill the reservoir if thelevel is low. In very cold weather, donot fill the reservoir completely.Only use a washer

• 4.6L/5.4L V8 engine5. Locate and carefully remove the engine oil level indicator (dipstick).6. Wipe the indicator clean. Insert the indicator fully,

2. If the engine oil level is not within the normal range, add only certifiedengine oil of the recommended viscosity. Remove the engine oil filler cap

It is recommended you use the appropriate Motorcraft oil filter (oranother brand meeting Ford specifications) for your engine application.BATTERYYour

Keep batteries out of reach of children. Batteries contain sulfuricacid. Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Shield your eyeswhen working near

• Always dispose of automotivebatteries in a responsible manner.Follow your local authorizedstandards for disposal. Call yourlocal authorized recyclin

Balance: Press to adjust the audio between the left and right speakers.Use/ / SEEK, SEEK .Fade: Press to adjust the audio between the front and rear s

When the engine is cold, check thelevel of the engine coolant in thereservoir.• The engine coolant should be at the “FULL COLD” level or within the“CO

Do not add engine coolant when the engine is hot. Steam andscalding liquids released from a hot cooling system can burn youbadly. Also, you can be bur

To reduce the risk of personal injury, make sure the engine iscool before unscrewing the coolant pressure relief cap. Thecooling system is under press

Coolant refill capacityTo find out how much fluid your vehicle’s cooling system can hold, referto Refill capacities in this section.Fill your engine c

How fail-safe cooling worksIf the engine begins to overheat:• The engine coolant temperaturegauge will move to the red (hot)area.• The mini message ce

Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine isrunning or hot.5. Restart the engine and take your vehicle to a service facility.Driving the

Observe the following guidelines when handling automotive fuel:• Extinguish all smoking materialsand any open flames beforefueling your vehicle.• Alwa

Use the following guidelines to avoid static build-up when filling anungrounded fuel container:• Place approved fuel container on the ground.• DO NOT

If you do not use the proper fuel filler cap, excessive pressure orvacuum in the fuel tank may damage the fuel system or causethe fuel cap to disengag

It should not be necessary to add any aftermarket products to your fueltank if you continue to use high quality fuel of the recommended octanerating.

10. Repeat: Press to repeat thecurrent CD track.11. Fast forward: Press tomanually advance in a tape or CDtrack.12. Rewind: Press to manuallyreverse i

possible. Fuel expense, frequency of fill-ups or fuel gauge readings areNOT accurate as a measure of fuel economy. We do not recommendtaking fuel econ

3. After at least three to five tank fill-ups, fill the fuel tank and recordthe current odometer reading.4. Subtract your initial odometer reading fro

• Resting your foot on the brake pedal while driving may reduce fueleconomy.• Combine errands and minimize stop-and-go driving.Maintenance• Keep tires

It is important to note the box in the lower left corner of the windowsticker. These numbers represent the Range of L/100 km (MPG)expected on the vehi

permitted to intentionally remove an emission control device or preventit from working. Information about your vehicle’s emission system is onthe Vehi

condition. To ready the on-board diagnostics system for I/M testing, aminimum of 30 minutes of city and highway driving is necessary asdescribed below

BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIRThe fluid level will drop slowly asthe brakes wear, and will rise whenthe brake components are replaced.Fluid levels between the

Low fluid levelDo not drive the vehicle if the fluidlevel is at the bottom of the dipstickand the ambient temperature isabove 10°C (50°F).Correct flui

If an overfill occurs, excess fluidshould be removed by a qualifiedtechnician.An overfill condition oftransmission fluid may cause shift and/or engage

3. Add only enough fluid throughthe filler opening so that the fluidlevel is at the bottom of theopening.Use only fluid that meets Ford specifications

21. Seek: Press to access theprevious strong station or track.22. Scan: Press for a brief samplingof radio stations or CD tracks. Pressagain to stop.F

Changing the air filter element• 4.6L Engine1. Loosen the clamp that securesthe air filter element in place.2. Carefully separate the two halvesof the

1. Release two retainer clamps.2. Pull air filter tray assembly outtoward front of vehicle and lift airfilter element up and out of housing.The air fi

INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADINGNew vehicles are fitted with tiresthat have a rating on them calledTire Quality Grades. The Qualitygrade

The traction grade assigned to this tire is based onstraight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not includeacceleration, cornering, hydroplaning o

Increasing the inflation pressure beyond this pressure will not increasethe tire’s load carrying capability.• kPa: Kilopascal, a metric unit of air pr

3. 65: Indicates the aspect ratio which gives the tire’s ratio of height towidth.4. R: Indicates a “radial” type tire.5. 15: Indicates the wheel or ri

8. U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN): This begins with theletters “DOT” and indicates that the tire meets all federal standards. Thenext two n

which is located on the B-Pillar or the edge of the driver’s door. The coldinflation pressure should never be set lower than the recommendedpressure o

Information on “T” type tiresT145/80D16 is an example of a tiresize.Note: The temporary tire size foryour vehicle may be different fromthis example.1.

inaccurate. Ford recommends the use of a digital or dial type tirepressure gauge rather than a stick type tire pressure gauge.Use the recommended cold

Treble: Press to adjust the treble setting. Use / / SEEK,SEEK.Bass: Press to adjust the bass setting. Use/ / SEEK,SEEK.Balance: Press to adjust the au

5. Repeat this procedure for each tire, including the spare.Note: Some spare tires require higher inflation pressure than the othertires. Check the ti

• Front Wheel Drive (FWD)vehicles (front tires at top ofdiagram)• Rear Wheel Drive (RWD)vehicles/Four Wheel Drive (4WD)vehicles (front tires at top of

Note: If your tires show uneven wear ask a qualified technician at aFord or Lincoln/Mercury dealership to check for and correct any wheelmisalignment,

If your vehicle has a leak in the exhaust system, a road tire or the sparetire may be exposed to hot exhaust temperatures requiring the tire to berepl

Never spin the tires in excess of the 35 mph (55 km/h) pointindicated on the speedometer.Highway hazardsNo matter how carefully you drive there’s alwa

MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERSComponent 4.6L V8 engine 5.4L V8 engineAir filter element FA-1632 FA-1754Battery BTX-65-650 BTX-65-650Fuel filter FG-986B FG-98

REFILL CAPACITIESFluid Ford PartNameApplication CapacityBrake fluidand clutchfluidMotorcraftHighPerformanceDOT 3MotorVehicleBrake FluidAll Fill to lin

Fluid Ford PartNameApplication CapacityFuel tank N/A Reg. Cab 6.5’box/SuperCab 5.5’box98.4L (26.0 gallons)SuperCrew 113.6L (30 gallons)Reg. Cab 8’box/

Fluid Ford PartNameApplication CapacityRear axle5MotorcraftSAE 75W-90FuelEfficientHighPerformanceSyntheticRear AxleLubricant8.8/9.75 inch axle 2.6L (5

fluid. However, these dual usage fluids may be used in transmissions thatrequire the MERCON威 V type fluid.MERCON威 and MERCON威 V type fluids are not in

To activate, press and hold MENU until TRAFFIC appears in the display.This indicates RDS is active. Press MENU consecutively to scroll throughTraffic,

LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONSItemFord partname orequivalentFord partnumberFordspecificationFront axle(4X4)Motorcraft SAE75W-90 FuelEfficient HighPerformanc

ItemFord partname orequivalentFord partnumberFordspecificationHinges, latches,striker plates,fuel filler doorhinge and doorcheck armMulti-PurposeGreas

Some transmission fluids may be labeled as dual usage, such asMERCON威 and MERCON威 V. These dual usage fluids are not to be usedin an automatic transmi

VEHICLE DIMENSIONSRegular CabVehicledimensionsStyleside 6.5’box - inches(mm)Flareside 6.5’box - inches(mm)Styleside 8.0’box - inches(mm)(1) Overalllen

SuperCabVehicledimensionsStyleside 5.5’box - inches(mm)Styleside /Flareside 6.5’box - inches(mm)Styleside 8.0’box - inches(mm)(1) Overalllength218.0 (

Super CrewVehicle dimensions Styleside 5.5’ box - inches(mm)(1) Overall length 224.0 (5689)(2) Overall width 78.9 (2005)(3) Overall height – 4x2/4x4 7

Super CrewVehicle dimensions Styleside 5.5’ box - inches(mm)(4) Wheelbase – 4x2/4x4 138.0 (3515) /139.0 (3523)(5) Track - Front 67.0 (1701)(5) Track -

IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLECertification labelThe National Highway Traffic SafetyAdministration Regulations requirethat a Certification label be affixedt

Vehicle identification number (VIN)The vehicle identification number isattached to a metal tag and islocated on the driver sideinstrument panel. (Plea

Transmission/Transaxle code designationsYou can find a transmission/transaxle code on the vehicle certificationlabel. The following table tells you wh

10. Fast forward: Press tomanually advance in a CD track.11. Rewind: Press to manuallyreverse in a CD track.12. Memory presets: To set astation: Selec

Code Transmission DescriptionD Automatic 5–speed overdrive (5R44E)R Automatic 5–speed overdrive (5R55S)Passenger car application:Code Transmission/Tra

GENUINE FORD ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLEA wide selection of Genuine Ford Accessories are available for yourvehicle through your local authorized Ford

Splash guardsStep barsTonneau coversTruck capsWheelsInterior styleCell phone holdersConsolesElectrochromatic compass/temperature interior mirrorsFloor

Locking gas capNavigation systemsRemote startVehicle security systemsFor maximum vehicle performance, keep the following information inmind when addin

AAccessory delay ...60Air bag supplementalrestraint system ...121–122and child safety seats ...124descrip

waxing ...224wheels ...225wiper blades ...227Climate con

Engine oil ...234checking and adding ...234dipstick ...234filter, specifica

Infant seats(see Safety seats) ...138Inspection/maintenance(I/M) testing ...254Instrument panelcleaning .

Power distribution box(see Fuses) ...196Power door locks ...84Power mirrors ...

Temperature control(see Climate control) ...32Tilt steering wheel ...54Tires ...203, 262–263a

Maintenance and Specifications 230Engine compartment 232Engine oil 234Battery 237Fuel information 245Air filter(s) 260Tire Information 263Part numbers

RADIO FREQUENCIESAM and FM frequencies are established by the Federal CommunicationsCommission (FCC) and the Canadian Radio and TelecommunicationsComm

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CD/CD PLAYER CAREDo:• Handle discs by their edges only. Never touch the playing surface.• Inspect discs before playing. Clean only with an approved CD

HEATER ONLY SYSTEM(IF EQUIPPED)1. Fan speed adjustment: Controlsthe volume of air circulated in thevehicle.2. Temperature selection:Controls the tempe

4. Direct the outer instrument panel vents towards the side windows.To increase airflow to the outer instrument panel vents, close the ventslocated in

Heated mirrors (if equipped): Press to activate/deactivate. Thisfunction will clear snow, fog and thin ice from the side rear view mirrors.4. Recircul

• Set the fan to the highest speed initially, then adjust to maintaincomfort.To aid in side window defogging/demisting in cold weather:1. Select.2. Se

Temperature conversion: To switch between Fahrenheit and Celsius:If your vehicle is equipped with a full message center, refer to Units(Fahrenheit/Cel

odors from reaching the interior of the vehicle. Recirculation can beengaged manually in any other airflow selection except(defrost).Recirculation may

AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (ATC) SYSTEM WITHHEATED SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)Temperature conversion: To switch between Fahrenheit and Celsius:If your vehi

MAX A/C: For maximum cooling performance, press , A/C, ,and set the temperature to 60°F and the highest blower setting.1.Defrost: Distributes outside

CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 WarningWARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, andcertain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known toth

12. A/C control: Press to activate/deactivate air conditioning. Use withrecirculated air to improve cooling performance and efficiency. Engagesautomat

To aid in side window defogging/demisting in cold weather:1. Select.2. Select A/C.3. Adjust the temperature control to maintain comfort.4. Set the fan

HEADLAMP CONTROLRotate the headlamp controlclockwise to the first position toturn on the parking lamps. Rotateclockwise to the second position toalso

Foglamp control (if equipped)The headlamp control also operatesthe foglamps. The foglamps can beturned on only when the headlampcontrol is in the, orp

Flash to passPull toward you slightly to activateand release to deactivate.PANEL DIMMER CONTROLUse to adjust the brightness of theinstrument panel and

• (4) Horizontal reference line2. Measure the height from thecenter of your headlamp (indicatedby a 3.0 mm circle on the lens) tothe ground and mark a

TURN SIGNAL CONTROL• Push down to activate the leftturn signal.• Push up to activate the right turnsignal.INTERIOR LAMPSMap lampsTo turn on the map la

Rear map lamp (if equipped)The rear map lamp lights arelocated on the end of the overheadrail system. The lamps can beturned on or off by pushing on t

BULBSReplacing exterior bulbsCheck the operation of all the bulbs frequently.Using the right bulbsReplacement bulbs are specified in the chart below.

Replacing headlamp bulbs1. Make sure that the headlamp control is in the OFF position and openthe hood.2. At the top and inboard side of theheadlamp,

Warning symbols on your vehicleWhen you see this symbol, it isimperative that you consult therelevant section of this guide beforetouching or attempti

Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal/sidemarker bulbs1. Make sure the headlamp controlis in the OFF position and open thehood.2. At the top and in

3. Carefully pull the lamp assemblystraight rearward from the tailgatepillar to disengage two hiddensnap-in retainers. (Flare side taillamps are not e

Replacing exterior mounted mirror turn signal indicator lamp bulbsFor bulb replacement, see a dealer or qualified technician.Replacing license plate l

MULTI-FUNCTION LEVERWindshield wiper: Rotate the endof the control away from you toincrease the speed of the wipers;rotate towards you to decrease the

TILT STEERING WHEEL (IF EQUIPPED)Pull the lever down to unlock thesteering column. While the lever isin the down position, tilt thesteering column to

1. To open the bins, move thecenter latch forward which willallow the door to be opened.2. The latches on the side of thebins are to enable the user t

Bin RemovalAttach and remove bins from the rail using the following instructions:Place both palms on the underside of the storage bin, avoiding thesto

With pressure applied with palms and side latches squeezed down, pulldownward on the entire storage bin and remove.AUXILIARY POWER POINTPower outlets

An additional auxiliary power pointis located on the lower rear side ofthe center console. The power pointis accessible from the rear seats.CENTER CON

A driver’s first responsibility is the safe operation of the vehicle.The most important thing you can do to prevent a crash is toavoid distractions an

Service Data RecordingService data recorders in your vehicle are capable of collecting andstoring diagnostic information about your vehicle. This pote

Window lock (if equipped)The window lock feature allows onlythe driver to operate the powerwindows.To lock out all the window controlsexcept for the d

the normal state to the non-glare state when bright lights (glare) reachthe inside rear view mirror. When the inside rear view mirror detectsbright li

On vehicles not equipped with reardefrost, press the heated mirrorcontrol located on the climatecontrol panel, refer to the ClimateControls chapter fo

The adjustment allows for approximately 3 inches (76 mm) of maximumtravel.Never adjust the accelerator and brake pedal with feet on thepedals while th

Resuming a set speedPress the RES/RESUME control andrelease it. This will automaticallyreturn the vehicle to the previouslyset speed. The RES/RESUMEco

• Depress the brake pedal until thedesired vehicle speed is reached,press the SET control.Turning off speed controlThere are two ways to turn off the

In any mode:• Press VOL + or − to adjustvolume.Climate control featuresPress TEMP + or - to adjusttemperature.Press FAN + or - to adjust fanspeed.MOON

To open the moon roof: The moonroof is equipped with a one-touchopen feature. Press and releasethecontrol. The moon roofwill open to the “comfort” pos

U.S. federal safety standards (this includes any garage door openermodel manufactured before April 1, 1982). A garage door which cannotdetect an objec

4. The indicator light will flash slowly and then rapidly. Release bothbuttons when the indicator light flashes rapidly. (The rapid flashing lightindi

Front seat mounted rear-facing child or infant seats shouldNEVER be placed in front of an active passenger air bag.Using your vehicle with a snowplowF

• Continue to press and hold the HomeLink威 button (note step 3 in the“Programming” section) while you press and release — every twoseconds (“cycle”) y

2. The indicator light will begin to flash after 20 seconds. Withoutreleasing the HomeLink威 button, follow step 2 in the “Programming”section.For ques

Compass displayThe compass reading may be affected when you drive near largebuildings, bridges, power lines and powerful broadcast antenna. Magneticor

7. To exit the zone setting mode,and to “lock in” your change, pressand release the RESET control.Perform compass calibration in an open area free fro

Average fuel economy (AFE)Select this function from the INFOmenu to display your average fueleconomy in miles/gallon or liters/100km.If you calculate

Setup menuPress this control for the followingdisplays:• System Check• Units (English/Metric)• Autolock• Autolamp Delay• LanguageSystem checkSelecting

1. To disable/enable the autolockfeature, select this function from theSETUP control for the currentdisplay mode.2. Press the RESET control to turnthe

In the event of a multiple warning situation, the message center willcycle the display to show all warnings by displaying each one for 4seconds.The me

STOP ENGINE SAFELY. Displayed when the engine is overheating.Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible, turn off the engine. If thewarning stays on

Contact your dealer as soon as possible if these messages occur on aregular basis.MINI MESSAGE CENTER ELECTRONIC COMPASS/TEMPERATUREDISPLAY (IF EQUIPP

These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle.Vehicle Symbol GlossarySafety AlertSee Owner’s GuideFasten Safety Belt Air Bag-FrontAir Bag-

1. Determine which magnetic zoneyou are in for your geographiclocation by referring to the zonemap.2. Turn ignition to the ON position.3. Start the en

TAILGATE LOCK (IF EQUIPPED)Your vehicle may be equipped with atailgate lock designed to preventtheft of the tailgate.• Insert ignition key and turn to

BED EXTENDER (IF EQUIPPED)Your vehicle may be equipped with a bed extender designed to extendthe pickup box for longer loads.To extend the bed extende

To remove the bed extender:1. Extend the bed extender.2. Pull the round knobs on each sideof the extender to unlock it.Make sure the locking clip scre

KEYSThe key operates all locks on your vehicle. In case of loss, replacementkeys are available from your dealer.You should always carry a second key w

Childproof door locks (if equipped)• When these locks are set, therear doors cannot be opened fromthe inside.• The rear doors can be openedfrom the ou

Your vehicle is equipped with a remote entry system which allows you to:• unlock the vehicle doors withouta key.• lock all the vehicle doors withouta

The (lock) and (unlock) features will work again after:• a door has become ajar,• the ignition is turned to the 3 (ON) position, or• using the UNLOCKc

Memory feature (if equipped)The remote entry system can also control the memory feature.Press thecontrol once to unlock the driver’s door. Pressing th

To replace the battery:1. Twist a thin coin between the twohalves of the remote entrytransmitter near the key ring. DONOT TAKE THE RUBBER COVERAND CIR

Vehicle Symbol GlossaryPower WindowsFront/RearPower Window LockoutChild Safety DoorLock/UnlockInterior LuggageCompartment ReleaseSymbolPanic Alarm Eng

Programming remote transmittersIt is necessary to have all (maximum of six — original and/or new) ofyour remote transmitters available prior to beginn

The dome lamp control (if equipped) must not be set to the off positionfor the illuminated entry system to operate.The inside lights will not turn off

system has been disabled. Conversely, two horn chirps followed by ahonk will indicate that the system is enabled.4. Pressing the power doorcontrol two

Power door unlock/lock procedureYou must complete Steps 1–5 within30 seconds, or the procedure willhave to be repeated. If theprocedure needs to be re

KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)You can use the keyless entrykeypad to:• lock all vehicle doors.• unlock only the driver’s door.• unlock all vehicle

Your personal code is now erased and only the factory set 5–digit codewill work.Antiscan featureThe keyless entry keypad is equipped with an anti-thef

Note: The SecuriLock娂 passive anti-theft system is not compatible withnon-Ford aftermarket remote start systems. Use of these systems mayresult in veh

Replacement keysIf your keys are lost or stolen and you don’t have an extra coded key,you will need to have your vehicle towed to a dealership. The ke

ignition from the 1 (OFF/LOCK) position to the 3 (ON) position(maintain ignition in the 3 (ON) position for at least one second, but nomore than ten s

SEATINGNotes:Reclining the seatback can cause an occupant to slide under theseat’s safety belt, resulting in severe personal injuries in theevent of a