Ford F-150 2018 Owner's manual

October 2017

Second Printing

Owner’s Manual

F-150

Litho in U.S.A.

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2018 F-150 Owner’s Manual

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2018 F-150 Owner’s Manual

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Errors and omissions excepted.

Part Number: 201709 20170915210952

Introduction
About This Manual...........................................7
Symbols Glossary.............................................7
Data Recording..................................................9
California Proposition 65..............................11
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.........................................34
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........53
Airbag Disposal...............................................54
Keys and Remote Controls
General Information on Radio
Frequencies..................................................55
Remote Control..............................................55
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote
Control............................................................61
MyKey™
Principle of Operation..................................62
Creating a MyKey...........................................63
Clearing All MyKeys.......................................64
Checking MyKey System Status..............64
Using MyKey With Remote Start
Systems.........................................................65
MyKey Troubleshooting...............................65
Doors and Locks
Locking and Unlocking.................................67
Keyless Entry....................................................70
Tailgate
Tailgate Lock.....................................................72
Manual Tailgate...............................................72
Electronic Tailgate..........................................72
Removing the Tailgate..................................73
Tailgate Step....................................................74
Bed Extender....................................................75
Security
Passive Anti-Theft System..........................77
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Anti-Theft Alarm...........................................80
Power Running Boards
Using Power Running Boards.....................81
Steering Wheel
Adjusting the Steering Wheel...................83
Audio Control..................................................84
Voice Control...................................................85
Cruise Control..................................................85
Information Display Control......................85
Heated Steering Wheel...............................85
Pedals
Adjusting the Pedals....................................86
Wipers and Washers
Windshield Wipers.........................................87
Autowipers........................................................87
Windshield Washers.....................................88
Lighting
General Information.....................................89
Lighting Control..............................................89
Autolamps........................................................90
Instrument Lighting Dimmer.....................90
Daytime Running Lamps..............................91
Automatic High Beam Control...................91
Front Fog Lamps............................................92
Direction Indicators.......................................93
Spot Lamps......................................................93
Interior Lamps.................................................94
Ambient Lighting...........................................95
Windows and Mirrors
Power Windows.............................................96
Exterior Mirrors................................................97
Interior Mirror.................................................100
Sliding Windows............................................101
Sun Visors........................................................101
Moonroof..........................................................101
Instrument Cluster
Gauges.............................................................103
Warning Lamps and Indicators...............106
Audible Warnings and Indicators............110
Information Displays
General Information.....................................112
Information Messages................................123
Climate Control
Manual Climate Control..............................141
Automatic Climate Control.......................143
Hints on Controlling the Interior
Climate.........................................................144
Heated Windshield.......................................147
Heated Rear Window..................................147
Heated Exterior Mirrors...............................147
Cabin Air Filter................................................147
Remote Start.................................................148
Seats
Sitting in the Correct Position..................149
Head Restraints............................................149
Manual Seats..................................................151
Power Seats....................................................152
Memory Function.........................................154
Rear Seats.......................................................156
Heated Seats.................................................156
Ventilated Seats............................................157
Front Seat Armrest......................................158
Rear Seat Armrest........................................158
Universal Garage Door
Opener
Universal Garage Door Opener...............160
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Auxiliary Power Points
Auxiliary Power Points................................164
Storage Compartments
Center Console..............................................166
Overhead Console........................................167
Starting and Stopping the
Engine
General Information....................................168
Ignition Switch...............................................168
Keyless Starting............................................168
Steering Wheel Lock - Vehicles Without:
Push Button Start....................................169
Steering Wheel Lock - Vehicles With:
Push Button Start....................................169
Starting a Gasoline Engine........................170
Starting a Diesel Engine.............................173
Switching Off the Engine............................177
Engine Block Heater.....................................177
Unique Driving Character-
istics
Auto-Start-Stop............................................179
Fuel and Refueling
Safety Precautions.......................................182
Fuel Quality - Diesel....................................182
Fuel Quality - E85........................................185
Fuel Quality - Gasoline..............................186
Fuel Filler Funnel Location - Regular
Cab.................................................................187
Fuel Filler Funnel Location - SuperCab/
SuperCrew..................................................187
Running Out of Fuel.....................................187
Refueling.........................................................188
Fuel Consumption.......................................190
Engine Emission Control
Emission Law.................................................192
Catalytic Converter......................................193
Selective Catalytic Reductant
System.........................................................195
Diesel Particulate Filter..............................199
Transmission
Automatic Transmission..........................205
Four-Wheel Drive
Using Four-Wheel Drive.............................212
Rear Axle
Electronic Locking Differential...............220
Brakes
General Information....................................222
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes...........................................................222
Electric Parking Brake.................................223
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................................232
Rear Parking Aid...........................................232
Active Park Assist........................................233
Rear View Camera.......................................237
360 Degree Camera...................................240
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Cruise Control
Principle of Operation................................243
Using Cruise Control...................................243
Using Adaptive Cruise Control...............244
Driving Aids
Driver Alert.......................................................251
Lane Keeping System.................................252
Blind Spot Information System.............256
Cross Traffic Alert.......................................260
Steering...........................................................262
Pre-Collision Assist.....................................263
Drive Control..................................................267
Load Carrying
Load Retaining Fixtures.............................270
Load Limit........................................................271
Bed Access.....................................................275
Bed Ramps.....................................................276
Towing
Towing a Trailer.............................................279
Trailer Reversing Aids..................................281
Trailer Sway Control....................................291
Recommended Towing Weights............291
Essential Towing Checks..........................303
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels......310
Driving Hints
Breaking-In......................................................313
Economical Driving......................................313
Off-Road Driving...........................................314
Driving Through Water................................315
Floor Mats.......................................................316
Snowplowing.................................................316
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance..................................320
Hazard Flashers.............................................321
Fuel Shutoff....................................................321
Jump Starting the Vehicle.........................322
Post-Crash Alert System..........................324
Transporting the Vehicle...........................324
Towing Points................................................325
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need...............326
In California (U.S. Only).............................327
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto
Line Program (U.S. Only).....................328
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration
Program (Canada Only).......................329
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and
Canada........................................................329
Ordering Additional Owner's
Literature....................................................330
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.
Only)..............................................................331
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada
Only)..............................................................331
Fuses
Fuse Specification Chart...........................333
Changing a Fuse...........................................341
Maintenance
General Information...................................343
Opening and Closing the Hood..............343
Under Hood Overview - 2.7L
EcoBoost™...............................................344
Under Hood Overview - 3.0L V6,
Diesel...........................................................345
Under Hood Overview - 3.3L Duratec -
V6..................................................................346
Under Hood Overview - 3.5L
Ecoboost™................................................347
Under Hood Overview - 5.0L Modular -
V8..................................................................348
Engine Oil Dipstick - Gasoline................349
Engine Oil Dipstick - Diesel......................349
Engine Oil Check - Gasoline....................349
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Engine Oil Check - Diesel.........................350
Oil Change Indicator Reset.......................351
Engine Coolant Check................................352
Automatic Transmission Fluid
Check...........................................................356
Transfer Case Fluid Check.......................356
Brake Fluid Check........................................357
Power Steering Fluid Check.....................357
Washer Fluid Check....................................357
Draining the Fuel Filter Water Trap........357
Fuel Filter - Diesel........................................358
Fuel Filter - Gasoline..................................358
Changing the 12V Battery.........................358
Checking the Wiper Blades.....................360
Changing the Wiper Blades....................360
Adjusting the Headlamps.........................361
Changing a Bulb...........................................362
Bulb Specification Chart..........................366
Changing the Engine Air Filter -
Gasoline......................................................368
Changing the Engine Air Filter -
Diesel...........................................................368
Vehicle Care
General Information.....................................371
Cleaning Products........................................371
Cleaning the Exterior....................................371
Waxing..............................................................372
Cleaning the Engine....................................373
Cleaning the Exhaust..................................373
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper
Blades..........................................................374
Cleaning the Interior...................................374
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and
Instrument Cluster Lens........................375
Cleaning Leather Seats.............................376
Repairing Minor Paint Damage...............377
Cleaning the Wheels...................................377
Vehicle Storage.............................................377
Body Styling Kits..........................................379
Wheels and Tires
General Information...................................380
Tire Care..........................................................382
Using Snow Chains.....................................397
Tire Pressure Monitoring System..........398
Changing a Road Wheel...........................403
Technical Specifications.............................411
Capacities and Specific-
ations
Engine Specifications - 2.7L
EcoBoost™.................................................412
Engine Specifications - 3.0L V6,
Diesel.............................................................412
Engine Specifications - 3.3L Duratec -
V6...................................................................413
Engine Specifications - 3.5L
Ecoboost™.................................................414
Engine Specifications - 5.0L Modular -
V8...................................................................414
Motorcraft Parts - 2.7L EcoBoost™.......415
Motorcraft Parts - 3.0L V6, Diesel.........416
Motorcraft Parts - 3.3L Duratec -
V6...................................................................416
Motorcraft Parts - 3.5L Ecoboost™......417
Motorcraft Parts - 5.0L Modular -
V8...................................................................418
Vehicle Identification Number................418
Vehicle Certification Label........................419
Transmission Code Designation............420
Capacities and Specifications - 2.7L
EcoBoost™.................................................421
Capacities and Specifications - 3.0L V6,
Diesel...........................................................425
Capacities and Specifications - 3.3L
Duratec - V6..............................................430
Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L
Ecoboost™................................................434
Capacities and Specifications - 5.0L
Modular - V8.............................................439
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Audio System
General Information...................................444
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/
CD.................................................................445
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/
SYNC Without Touchscreen...............450
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/
Touchscreen Display...............................451
Digital Radio..................................................453
Satellite Radio..............................................455
USB Port.........................................................458
SYNC™
General Information...................................459
Using Voice Recognition..........................460
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone............462
SYNC™ Applications and Services......463
Using SYNC™ With Your Media
Player...........................................................467
SYNC™ Troubleshooting.........................468
SYNC™ 3
General Information...................................476
Home Screen................................................487
Using Voice Recognition...........................488
Entertainment..............................................495
Climate............................................................505
Phone...............................................................507
Navigation.......................................................513
Apps...................................................................521
Settings...........................................................524
SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting......................539
Accessories
Accessories....................................................552
Ford Protect
Ford Protect...................................................555
Scheduled Maintenance
General Maintenance Information........557
Normal Scheduled Maintenance..........560
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled
Maintenance.............................................563
Scheduled Maintenance Record...........570
Appendices
Electromagnetic Compatibility...............581
End User License Agreement.................583
Type Approvals............................................609
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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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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 warning flashers

Heated rear window

Heated windshield

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

Panic alarm

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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

Side airbag

E167012

Shield the eyes

E138639

Stability control

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

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

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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 476).

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

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.

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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 476).

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 476).

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65

WARNINGS

Some constituents of engine

exhaust, certain vehicle components,

certain fluids contained in vehicles

and certain products of component wear

contain or emit chemicals known to the

State of California to cause cancer and

birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Battery posts, terminals and related

accessories contain lead and lead

compounds, chemicals known to the

State of California to cause cancer and

reproductive harm. Batteries also contain

other chemicals known to the State of

California to cause cancer. Wash your

hands after handling.

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.

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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.

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.

WARNINGS

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.

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 316).

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

emergency situations. Safety must be

paramount when using mobile

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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

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Wiper lever. See Windshield Wipers (page 87).A

Information display controls. See General Information (page 112).B

Instrument cluster. See Warning Lamps and Indicators (page 106).C

Audio controls. See Audio Control (page 84).D

Audio system. See Audio System (page 444).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 240).H

Climate controls. See Climate Control (page 141).I

Auxiliary power point. See Auxiliary Power Points (page 164).J

Integrated trailer brake controller. See Essential Towing Checks (page 303).K

Four-wheel drive control. See Using Four-Wheel Drive (page 212).L

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Start button.  See Keyless Starting (page 168).M
Voice control. See Voice Control (page 85).N
Cruise control switches.  See Cruise Control (page 85).  Adaptive cruise control
switches.  See Using Adaptive Cruise Control (page 244).
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Electric parking brake switch.  See Electric Parking Brake (page 223).P
Lighting control. See Lighting Control (page 89). Front fog lamps. See Front
Fog Lamps (page 92). Instrument Lighting Dimmer See Instrument Lighting
Dimmer (page 90). Spot Lamps See Spot Lamps (page 93).
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