Ford 2018 Owner's manual

September 2018

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Owner’s Manual

F-150

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2018 F-150 Owner’s Manual

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2018 F-150 Owner’s Manual

The information contained in this publication was correct at the time of going to print. In the interest of

continuous development, we reserve the right to change specifications, design or equipment at any time

without notice or obligation. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, stored in a

retrieval system or translated into any language in any form by any means without our written permission.

Errors and omissions excepted.

Part Number: 201709 20180730153305

California Proposition 65

WARNING: Operating, servicing and

maintaining a passenger vehicle or off-highway

motor vehicle can expose you to chemicals

including engine exhaust, carbon monoxide,

phthalates, and lead, which are known to the

State of California to cause cancer and birth

defects or other reproductive harm. To minimize

exposure, avoid breathing exhaust, do not idle the

engine except as necessary, service your vehicle

in a well-ventilated area and wear gloves or wash

your hands frequently when servicing your vehicle.

For more information go to

www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/passenger-vehicle.

WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and

related accessories contain lead and lead

compounds, chemicals known to the State of

California to cause cancer and reproductive harm.

Wash your hands after handling.

Introduction
About This Manual ..........................................7
Symbols Glossary ............................................7
Data Recording .................................................9
Perchlorate ........................................................11
Ford Credit .........................................................11
Replacement Parts Recommendation
............................................................................12
Special Notices ...............................................12
Mobile Communications Equipment
............................................................................13
Export Unique Options ................................14
Environment
Protecting the Environment .......................15
At a Glance
Instrument Panel Overview .......................16
Child Safety
General Information ......................................18
Installing Child Restraints ...........................19
Booster Seats ..................................................31
Child Restraint Positioning ........................33
Child Safety Locks ........................................35
Seatbelts
Principle of Operation .................................36
Fastening the Seatbelts ..............................37
Seatbelt Height Adjustment ......................41
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator
Chime .............................................................41
Seatbelt Reminder ........................................42
Child Restraint and Seatbelt
Maintenance ...............................................44
Seatbelt Extension .......................................44
Personal Safety System™
Personal Safety System™ ........................46
Supplementary Restraints
System
Principle of Operation ..................................47
Driver and Passenger Airbags ..................48
Front Passenger Sensing System ...........49
Side Airbags .....................................................51
Safety Canopy™ ............................................52
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator .......54
Airbag Disposal ..............................................55
Keys and Remote Controls
General Information on Radio
Frequencies .................................................56
Remote Control .............................................56
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control
..........................................................................62
MyKey™
Principle of Operation .................................63
Creating a MyKey ..........................................64
Clearing All MyKeys ......................................65
Checking MyKey System Status ..............65
Using MyKey With Remote Start
Systems ........................................................66
MyKey — Troubleshooting .........................66
Doors and Locks
Locking and Unlocking ...............................68
Keyless Entry ....................................................71
Tailgate
Tailgate Lock ....................................................73
Manual Tailgate ..............................................73
Electronic Tailgate .........................................73
Removing the Tailgate .................................74
Tailgate Step ...................................................75
Bed Extender ...................................................76
Security
Passive Anti-Theft System ........................78
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Anti-Theft Alarm ............................................81
Power Running Boards
Using Power Running Boards ...................82
Steering Wheel
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles
With: Manual Adjustable Steering
Column .........................................................84
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles
With: Power Adjustable Steering
Column .........................................................84
Audio Control .................................................85
Voice Control ..................................................86
Cruise Control ................................................86
Information Display Control ......................87
Heated Steering Wheel ...............................87
Pedals
Adjusting the Pedals ...................................88
Wipers and Washers
Windshield Wipers .......................................89
Autowipers ......................................................89
Windshield Washers ....................................90
Lighting
General Information ......................................91
Lighting Control ..............................................91
Autolamps .......................................................92
Instrument Lighting Dimmer ....................92
Daytime Running Lamps ............................93
Automatic High Beam Control .................93
Front Fog Lamps ...........................................94
Direction Indicators ......................................95
Spot Lamps .....................................................95
Interior Lamps ................................................96
Windows and Mirrors
Power Windows ............................................98
Exterior Mirrors ...............................................99
Interior Mirror .................................................102
Sliding Windows ..........................................103
Sun Visors ......................................................103
Moonroof ........................................................103
Instrument Cluster
Gauges ............................................................105
Warning Lamps and Indicators ..............108
Audible Warnings and Indicators ............112
Information Displays
General Information ....................................113
Information Messages ...............................125
Climate Control
Manual Climate Control ............................143
Automatic Climate Control .....................144
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate
.........................................................................146
Heated Windshield .....................................149
Heated Rear Window .................................149
Heated Exterior Mirrors .............................149
Cabin Air Filter ..............................................149
Remote Start ................................................149
Seats
Sitting in the Correct Position ..................151
Head Restraints .............................................151
Manual Seats ................................................153
Power Seats ..................................................154
Memory Function .........................................157
Rear Seats ......................................................158
Heated Seats ................................................158
Ventilated Seats ..........................................160
Front Seat Armrest .....................................160
Rear Seat Armrest ........................................161
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Garage Door Opener
Universal Garage Door Opener ..............162
Auxiliary Power Points
Auxiliary Power Points ...............................166
Storage Compartments
Center Console .............................................168
Overhead Console ......................................169
Starting and Stopping the
Engine
General Information ...................................170
Ignition Switch ..............................................170
Keyless Starting .............................................171
Steering Wheel Lock - Vehicles Without:
Push Button Start .....................................171
Steering Wheel Lock - Vehicles With:
Push Button Start .....................................171
Starting a Gasoline Engine .......................172
Starting a Diesel Engine ............................175
Switching Off the Engine ..........................179
Engine Block Heater ...................................179
Unique Driving Characteristics
Auto-Start-Stop ...........................................181
Fuel and Refueling
Safety Precautions .....................................184
Fuel Quality - Diesel ...................................184
Fuel Quality - E85 ........................................187
Fuel Quality - Gasoline .............................188
Fuel Filler Funnel Location - Regular Cab
........................................................................189
Fuel Filler Funnel Location - SuperCab/
SuperCrew .................................................189
Running Out of Fuel ...................................189
Refueling ........................................................190
Fuel Consumption .......................................193
Engine Emission Control
Emission Law ................................................194
Catalytic Converter .....................................195
Selective Catalytic Reductant System
.........................................................................197
Diesel Particulate Filter .............................201
Transmission
Automatic Transmission ..........................207
Four-Wheel Drive
Using Four-Wheel Drive ............................213
Rear Axle
Electronic Locking Differential ................221
Brakes
General Information ...................................223
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes
........................................................................223
Electric Parking Brake ...............................224
Hill Start Assist ............................................225
Traction Control
Principle of Operation ................................227
Using Traction Control ...............................227
Stability Control
Principle of Operation ...............................228
Using Stability Control ..............................229
Hill Descent Control
Principle of Operation ................................231
Using Hill Descent Control .......................231
Parking Aids
Principle of Operation ...............................233
Rear Parking Aid ..........................................233
Active Park Assist .......................................234
Rear View Camera ......................................238
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360 Degree Camera ...................................241
Cruise Control
Principle of Operation ...............................244
Using Cruise Control ..................................244
Using Adaptive Cruise Control ..............245
Driving Aids
Driver Alert .....................................................252
Lane Keeping System ...............................253
Blind Spot Information System .............257
Cross Traffic Alert ........................................261
Steering ..........................................................264
Pre-Collision Assist ....................................265
Drive Control ................................................269
Load Carrying
Load Retaining Fixtures .............................271
Load Limit ......................................................272
Bed Access ....................................................276
Bed Ramps ....................................................277
Towing
Towing a Trailer ...........................................280
Trailer Reversing Aids ................................282
Trailer Sway Control ..................................292
Recommended Towing Weights ..........292
Essential Towing Checks .........................304
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels ......311
Driving Hints
Breaking-In .....................................................314
Economical Driving .....................................314
Off-Road Driving ..........................................315
Driving Through Water ...............................316
Floor Mats .......................................................317
Snowplowing ................................................318
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance ..................................321
Hazard Flashers ...........................................322
Fuel Shutoff ..................................................322
Jump Starting the Vehicle .......................323
Post-Crash Alert System .........................325
Transporting the Vehicle ..........................325
Towing Points ...............................................326
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need ..............328
In California (U.S. Only) ...........................329
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto
Line Program (U.S. Only) ....................330
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration
Program (Canada Only) .......................331
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and
Canada ........................................................331
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature
........................................................................333
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)
........................................................................333
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)
........................................................................333
Fuses
Fuse Specification Chart .........................335
Changing a Fuse .........................................343
Maintenance
General Information ..................................345
Opening and Closing the Hood .............345
Under Hood Overview - 2.7L EcoBoost™
........................................................................346
Under Hood Overview - 3.0L V6, Diesel
........................................................................347
Under Hood Overview - 3.3L Duratec -
V6 .................................................................348
Under Hood Overview - 3.5L Ecoboost™
........................................................................349
Under Hood Overview - 5.0L Modular -
V8 .................................................................349
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Engine Oil Dipstick - Gasoline ...............350
Engine Oil Dipstick - Diesel ......................351
Engine Oil Check - Gasoline ....................351
Engine Oil Check - Diesel .........................352
Oil Change Indicator Reset .....................353
Engine Coolant Check ..............................354
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check
........................................................................358
Transfer Case Fluid Check ......................358
Brake Fluid Check .......................................359
Power Steering Fluid Check ...................359
Washer Fluid Check ...................................359
Draining the Fuel Filter Water Trap ......360
Fuel Filter - Diesel ......................................360
Fuel Filter - Gasoline .................................360
Changing the 12V Battery .......................360
Checking the Wiper Blades .....................362
Changing the Wiper Blades ....................363
Adjusting the Headlamps .......................363
Changing a Bulb .........................................364
Bulb Specification Chart .........................368
Changing the Engine Air Filter - Gasoline
........................................................................370
Changing the Engine Air Filter - Diesel
........................................................................370
Vehicle Care
General Information ...................................373
Cleaning Products ......................................373
Cleaning the Exterior ..................................373
Waxing ............................................................375
Cleaning the Engine ...................................375
Cleaning the Exhaust ................................375
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades
........................................................................376
Cleaning the Interior ..................................376
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and
Instrument Cluster Lens .......................377
Cleaning Leather Seats ............................378
Repairing Minor Paint Damage ..............379
Cleaning the Wheels .................................379
Vehicle Storage ............................................379
Body Styling Kits ..........................................381
Wheels and Tires
General Information ..................................382
Tire Care .........................................................384
Using Snow Chains ...................................398
Tire Pressure Monitoring System .........399
Changing a Road Wheel ..........................405
Technical Specifications ...........................413
Capacities and Specifications
Engine Specifications - 2.7L EcoBoost™
.........................................................................415
Engine Specifications - 3.0L V6, Diesel
.........................................................................415
Engine Specifications - 3.3L Duratec -
V6 ..................................................................416
Engine Specifications - 3.5L Ecoboost™
.........................................................................416
Engine Specifications - 5.0L Modular -
V8 ..................................................................417
Motorcraft Parts - 2.7L EcoBoost™ ......418
Motorcraft Parts - 3.0L V6, Diesel ........418
Motorcraft Parts - 3.3L Duratec - V6
.........................................................................419
Motorcraft Parts - 3.5L Ecoboost™ .....420
Motorcraft Parts - 5.0L Modular - V8
........................................................................420
Vehicle Identification Number ................421
Vehicle Certification Label ......................422
Transmission Code Designation ...........423
Capacities and Specifications - 2.7L
EcoBoost™ ...............................................424
Capacities and Specifications - 3.0L V6,
Diesel ..........................................................428
Capacities and Specifications - 3.3L
Duratec - V6 .............................................432
Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L
Ecoboost™ ...............................................437
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Capacities and Specifications - 5.0L
Modular - V8 ............................................442
Audio System
General Information ..................................448
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD
.......................................................................449
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/
SYNC Without Touchscreen ..............454
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/
Touchscreen Display .............................455
Digital Radio .................................................457
Satellite Radio .............................................459
USB Port ........................................................462
SYNC™
General Information ..................................463
Using Voice Recognition ..........................464
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone ..........466
SYNC™ Applications and Services ......467
Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player
.........................................................................471
SYNC™ Troubleshooting .........................472
SYNC™ 3
General Information .................................480
Home Screen ................................................491
Using Voice Recognition ..........................492
Entertainment .............................................499
Climate ..........................................................509
Phone ................................................................511
Navigation .......................................................517
Apps .................................................................525
Settings ..........................................................528
SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting .....................542
Accessories
Accessories ...................................................556
Ford Protect
Ford Protect ..................................................559
Scheduled Maintenance
General Maintenance Information .......561
Normal Scheduled Maintenance .........564
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled
Maintenance ............................................567
Scheduled Maintenance Record ...........574
Appendices
Electromagnetic Compatibility .............585
End User License Agreement .................587
Type Approvals .............................................613
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ABOUT THIS MANUAL

Thank you for choosing Ford. We

recommend that you take some time to

get to know your vehicle by reading this

manual. The more that you know about

your vehicle, the greater the safety and

pleasure you will get from driving it.

WARNING: Driving while

distracted can result in loss of vehicle

control, crash and injury. We strongly

recommend that you use extreme

caution when using any device that may

take your focus off the road. Your

primary responsibility is the safe

operation of your vehicle. We

recommend against the use of any

hand-held device while driving and

encourage the use of voice-operated

systems when possible. Make sure you

are aware of all applicable local laws

that may affect the use of electronic

devices while driving.

Note: This manual describes product

features and options available throughout

the range of available models, sometimes

even before they are generally available. It

may describe options not fitted to the

vehicle you have purchased.

Note: Some of the illustrations in this

manual may show features as used in

different models, so may appear different

to you on your vehicle.

Note: Always use and operate your vehicle

in line with all applicable laws and

regulations.

Note: Pass on this manual when selling

your vehicle. It is an integral part of your

vehicle.

This manual may qualify the location of a

component as left-hand side or right-hand

side. The side is determined when facing

forward in the seat.

E154903

Right-hand side.A

Left-hand side.B

SYMBOLS GLOSSARY

These are some of the symbols you may

see on your vehicle.

E162384

Air conditioning system

E231157

Air conditioning system lubricant

type

Anti-lock braking system

Avoid smoking, flames or sparks

Battery

Battery acid

Brake fluid - non petroleum

based

Brake system

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E270480

Brake system

Cabin air filter

Check fuel cap

Child safety door lock or unlock

Child seat lower anchor

Child seat tether anchor

E71340

Cruise control

Do not open when hot

Engine air filter

Engine coolant

Engine coolant temperature

Engine oil

Explosive gas

Fan warning

E71880

Fasten seatbelt

E231160

Flammable

E67017

Front airbag

Front fog lamps

Fuel pump reset

Fuse compartment

Hazard flashers

Heated rear window

Windshield defrosting system

Interior luggage compartment

release

Jack

E161353

Keep out of reach of children

Lighting control

Low tire pressure warning

Maintain correct fluid level

Note operating instructions

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E270945

Horn control

Panic alarm

E139213

Parking aid

Parking brake

Power steering fluid

Power windows front/rear

Power window lockout

E231159

Requires registered technician

Safety alert

See Owner's Manual

E231158

See Service Manual

Service engine soon

E270849

Passenger airbag activated

E270850

Passenger airbag deactivated

Side airbag

E167012

Shield the eyes

E138639

Stability control

E163957

Hill descent control

E272858

Trail control

E270969

Windshield wiping system

Windshield wash and wipe

DATA RECORDING

Service Data Recording

Service data recorders in your vehicle are

capable of collecting and storing

diagnostic information about your vehicle.

This potentially includes information about

the performance or status of various

systems and modules in the vehicle, such

as engine, throttle, steering or brake

systems. In order to properly diagnose and

service your vehicle, Ford Motor Company

(Ford of Canada in Canada), and service

and repair facilities may access or share

among them vehicle diagnostic

information received through a direct

connection to your vehicle when

diagnosing or servicing your vehicle.

Additionally, Ford Motor Company (Ford

of Canada, in Canada) may, where

permitted by law, use vehicle diagnostic

information for vehicle improvement or

with other information we may have about

you, (for example, your contact

information), to offer you products or

services that may interest you. Data may

be provided to our service providers such

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as part suppliers that may help diagnose

malfunctions, and who are similarly

obligated to protect data. We retain this

data only as long as necessary to perform

these functions or to comply with law. We

may provide information where required

in response to official requests to law

enforcement or other government

authorities or third parties acting with

lawful authority or court order, and such

information may be used in legal

proceedings. For U.S. only (if equipped), if

you choose to use connected apps and

services, such as SYNC Vehicle Health

Report or MyFord Mobile App, you consent

that certain diagnostic information may

also be accessed electronically by Ford

Motor Company and Ford authorized

service facilities, and that the diagnostic

information may be used to provide

services to you, personalizing your

experience, troubleshoot, and to improve

products and services and offer you

products and services that may interest

you, where permitted by law. For Canada

only, for more information, please review

the Ford of Canada privacy policy at

www.ford.ca, including our U.S. data

storage and use of service providers in

other jurisdictions who may be subject to

legal requirements in Canada, the United

States and other countries applicable to

them, for example, lawful requirements to

disclose personal information to

governmental authorities in those

countries. See SYNC™ 3 (page 480).

Event Data Recording

This vehicle is equipped with an event

data recorder. The main purpose of an

event data recorder is to record, in

certain crash or near crash-like

situations, such as an airbag

deployment or hitting a road obstacle;

this data will assist in understanding

how a vehicle’s systems performed.

The event data recorder is designed to

record data related to vehicle dynamics

and safety systems for a short period

of time, typically 30 seconds or less.

The event data recorder in this vehicle

is designed to record such data as:

• How various systems in your vehicle

were operating;

• Whether or not the driver and

passenger safety belts were

buckled/fastened;

• How far (if at all) the driver was

depressing the accelerator and/or

the brake pedal; and

• How fast the vehicle was traveling;

and

• Where the driver was positioning

the steering wheel.

This data can help provide a better

understanding of the circumstances in

which crashes and injuries occur.

Note: Event data recorder data is

recorded by your vehicle only if a

non-trivial crash situation occurs; no data

is recorded by the event data recorder

under normal driving conditions and no

personal data or information (e.g., name,

gender, age, and crash location) is

recorded (see limitations regarding 911

Assist and Traffic, directions and

Information privacy below). However,

parties, such as law enforcement, could

combine the event data recorder data

with the type of personally identifying

data routinely acquired during a crash

investigation.

To read data recorded by an event data

recorder, special equipment is required,

and access to the vehicle or the event

data recorder is needed. In addition to

the vehicle manufacturer, other

parties, such as law enforcement, that

have such special equipment, can read

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the information if they have access to

the vehicle or the event data recorder.

Ford Motor Company and Ford of

Canada do not access event data

recorder information without obtaining

consent, unless pursuant to court order

or where required by law enforcement,

other government authorities or other

third parties acting with lawful

authority. Other parties may seek to

access the information independently

of Ford Motor Company and Ford of

Canada.

Note: Including to the extent that any

law pertaining to Event Data Recorders

applies to SYNC or its features, please

note the following: Once 911 Assist (if

equipped) is enabled (set ON), 911 Assist

may, through any paired and connected

cell phone, disclose to emergency

services that the vehicle has been in a

crash involving the deployment of an

airbag or, in certain vehicles, the

activation of the fuel pump shut-off.

Certain versions or updates to 911 Assist

may also be capable of being used to

electronically or verbally provide to 911

operators the vehicle location (such as

latitude and longitude), and/or other

details about the vehicle or crash or

personal information about the

occupants to assist 911 operators to

provide the most appropriate emergency

services. If you do not want to disclose

this information, do not activate the 911

Assist feature. See SYNC™ 3 (page 480).

Additionally, when you connect to

Traffic, Directions and Information (if

equipped, U.S. only), the service uses

GPS technology and advanced vehicle

sensors to collect the vehicle’s current

location, travel direction, and speed

(“vehicle travel information”), only to

help provide you with the directions,

traffic reports, or business searches

that you request. If you do not want

Ford or its vendors to receive this

information, do not activate the

service. For more information, see

Traffic, Directions and Information,

Terms and Conditions. See SYNC™ 3

(page 480).

PERCHLORATE

Certain components in your vehicle such

as airbag modules, seatbelt pretensioners

and remote control batteries may contain

perchlorate material. Special handling

may apply for service or vehicle end of life

disposal.

For more information visit:

Web Address

www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazard-

ouswaste/perchlorate

FORD CREDIT

US Only

Ford Credit offers a full range of financing

and lease plans to help you acquire your

vehicle. If you have financed or leased your

vehicle through Ford Credit, thank you for

your business.

We offer a number of convenient ways for

you to contact us, and to manage your

account.

Call 1-800-727-7000.

For more information about Ford Credit

and access to Account Manager, go to

www.ford.com/finance.

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REPLACEMENT PARTS

RECOMMENDATION

We have built your vehicle to the highest

standards using quality parts. We

recommend that you demand the use of

genuine Ford and Motorcraft parts

whenever your vehicle requires scheduled

maintenance or repair. You can clearly

identify genuine Ford and Motorcraft parts

by looking for the Ford, FoMoCo or

Motorcraft branding on the parts or their

packaging.

Scheduled Maintenance and

Mechanical Repairs

One of the best ways for you to make sure

that your vehicle provides years of service

is to have it maintained in line with our

recommendations using parts that

conform to the specifications detailed in

this Owner’s Manual. Genuine Ford and

Motorcraft parts meet or exceed these

specifications.

Collision Repairs

We hope that you never experience a

collision, but accidents do happen.

Genuine Ford replacement collision parts

meet our stringent requirements for fit,

finish, structural integrity, corrosion

protection and dent resistance. During

vehicle development we validate that

these parts deliver the intended level of

protection as a whole system. A great way

to know for sure you are getting this level

of protection is to use genuine Ford

replacement collision parts.

Warranty on Replacement Parts

Genuine Ford and Motorcraft replacement

parts are the only replacement parts that

benefit from a Ford Warranty. The Ford

Warranty may not cover damage caused

to your vehicle as a result of failed

non-Ford parts. For additional information,

refer to the terms and conditions of the

Ford Warranty.

SPECIAL NOTICES

New Vehicle Limited Warranty

For a detailed description of what is

covered and what is not covered by your

vehicle’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty,

see the Warranty Guide that is provided

to you along with your Owner’s Manual.

Special Instructions

For your added safety, your vehicle is fitted

with sophisticated electronic controls.

WARNING: You risk death or

serious injury to yourself and others if you

do not follow the instruction highlighted

by the warning symbol. Failure to follow

the specific warnings and instructions

could result in personal injury.

WARNING: Airbags can kill or

injure a child in a child restraint. Never

place a rear-facing child restraint in front

of an active airbag. If you must use a

forward-facing child restraint in the front

seat, move the seat upon which the child

restraint is installed all the way back.

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On Board Diagnostics Data Link

Connector

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.

Your vehicle has an OBD Data Link

Connector (DLC) that is used in

conjunction with a diagnostic scan tool for

vehicle diagnostics, repairs and

reprogramming services. Installing an

aftermarket device that uses the DLC

during normal driving for purposes such as

remote insurance company monitoring,

transmission of vehicle data to other

devices or entities, or altering the

performance of the vehicle, may cause

interference with or even damage to

vehicle systems. We do not recommend

or endorse the use of aftermarket plug-in

devices unless approved by Ford. The

vehicle Warranty will not cover damage

caused by an aftermarket plug-in device.

Notice to owners of pickup trucks and

utility type vehicles

WARNING: Utility vehicles have a

significantly higher rollover rate than

other types of vehicles.

Before you drive your vehicle, please read

this Owner’s Manual carefully. Your vehicle

is not a passenger car. As with other

vehicles of this type, failure to operate your

vehicle correctly may result in loss of

vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal

injury or death.

Using your vehicle with a snowplow

See Snowplowing (page 318).

Using your vehicle as an ambulance

Do not use this vehicle as an ambulance.

Your vehicle does not have the Ford

Ambulance Preparation Package.

Using a Slide-In Camper

For information regarding the use of

slide-in campers, consult the Truck

Camper Loading document supplied with

your vehicle.

Note: We do not recommend using a

slide-in camper on an F-150 SuperCrew.

MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS

EQUIPMENT

WARNING: Driving while

distracted can result in loss of vehicle

control, crash and injury. We strongly

recommend that you use extreme

caution when using any device that may

take your focus off the road. Your

primary responsibility is the safe

operation of your vehicle. We

recommend against the use of any

hand-held device while driving and

encourage the use of voice-operated

systems when possible. Make sure you

are aware of all applicable local laws

that may affect the use of electronic

devices while driving.

Using mobile communications equipment

is becoming increasingly important in the

conduct of business and personal affairs.

However, you must not compromise your

own or others’ safety when using such

equipment. Mobile communications can

enhance personal safety and security when

appropriately used, particularly in

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emergency situations. Safety must be

paramount when using mobile

communications equipment to avoid

negating these benefits. Mobile

communication equipment includes, but

is not limited to, cellular phones, pagers,

portable email devices, text messaging

devices and portable two-way radios.

EXPORT UNIQUE OPTIONS

For your particular global region, your

vehicle may be equipped with features and

options that are different from the features

and options that are described in this

Owner’s Manual. A market unique

supplement may be supplied that

complements this book. By referring to the

market unique supplement, if provided,

you can properly identify those features,

recommendations and specifications that

are unique to your vehicle. This Owner’s

Manual is written primarily for the U.S. and

Canadian Markets. Features or equipment

listed as standard may be different on units

built for export. Refer to this Owner’s

Manual for all other required

information and warnings.

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PROTECTING THE

ENVIRONMENT

You should play your part in protecting the

environment. Correct vehicle usage and

the authorized disposal of waste, cleaning

and lubrication materials are significant

steps toward this aim.

For details about Ford Motor

Company's sustainability progress and

initiatives visit:

Web Address

www.sustainability.ford.com

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INSTRUMENT PANEL OVERVIEW
E178396
Wiper lever. See Windshield
Wipers (page 89).
A
Information display controls. See
General Information (page
113).
B
Instrument cluster. See Warning
Lamps and Indicators (page
108).
C
Audio controls.  See Audio
Control (page 85).
D
Audio system.  See Audio
System (page 448).
E
Hill descent control.  See Using
Hill Descent Control (page 231).
F
Information and entertainment
display.
G
360 degree parking aid camera
button.  See 360 Degree
Camera (page 241).
H
Climate controls.  See Climate
Control (page 143).
I
Auxiliary power point.  See
Auxiliary Power Points (page
166).
J
Integrated trailer brake
controller.  See Essential
Towing Checks (page 304).
K
Four-wheel drive control.  See
Using Four-Wheel Drive (page
213).
L
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Start button.  See Keyless
Starting (page 171).
M
Voice control. See Voice
Control (page 86).
N
Cruise control switches.  See
Cruise Control (page 86).
Adaptive cruise control switches.
See Using Adaptive Cruise
Control (page 245).
O
Electric parking brake switch.
See Electric Parking Brake
(page 224).
P
Lighting control. See Lighting
Control (page 91). Front fog
lamps. See Front Fog Lamps
(page 94). Instrument Lighting
Dimmer See Instrument
Lighting Dimmer (page 92).
Spot Lamps See Spot Lamps
(page 95).
Q
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