Ford 2019 F-150 Owner's manual

December 2018

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2019 F-150 Owner’s Manual

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2019 F-150 Owner’s Manual

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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

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Errors and omissions excepted.

Part Number: 201808 20181129232644

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
MyKey™
Principle of Operation .................................56
Creating a MyKey ...........................................57
Clearing All MyKeys ......................................58
Checking MyKey System Status ..............58
Using MyKey With Remote Start
Systems ........................................................59
MyKey – Troubleshooting ..........................59
Keys and Remote Controls
General Information on Radio
Frequencies ..................................................61
Remote Control ..............................................61
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control
...........................................................................67
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
Adjustable 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 ................................................95
Ambient Lighting ..........................................96
Cargo Lamps ..................................................96
Windows and Mirrors
Power Windows ............................................98
Exterior Mirrors ...............................................99
Interior Mirror .................................................102
Sliding Windows ..........................................103
Sun Visors ......................................................103
Moonroof ........................................................104
Instrument Cluster
Gauges ............................................................105
Warning Lamps and Indicators ..............108
Audible Warnings and Indicators ............112
Information Displays
General Information ....................................114
Information Messages ...............................126
Climate Control
Manual Climate Control ............................145
Automatic Climate Control .....................146
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate
.........................................................................148
Heated Windshield .......................................151
Heated Rear Window ..................................151
Heated Exterior Mirrors ...............................151
Cabin Air Filter ................................................151
Remote Start ..................................................151
Seats
Sitting in the Correct Position .................153
Head Restraints ............................................153
Manual Seats ................................................155
Power Seats ..................................................156
Memory Function ........................................159
Rear Seats ......................................................160
Heated Seats .................................................161
Ventilated Seats ...........................................162
Front Seat Armrest .....................................162
Rear Seat Armrest .......................................163
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Garage Door Opener
Universal Garage Door Opener ..............164
Auxiliary Power Points
Auxiliary Power Points ...............................168
Storage Compartments
Center Console .............................................170
Overhead Console ........................................171
Starting and Stopping the
Engine
General Information ....................................172
Ignition Switch ...............................................172
Keyless Starting ............................................173
Steering Wheel Lock - Vehicles Without:
Push Button Start ....................................173
Steering Wheel Lock - Vehicles With:
Push Button Start ....................................173
Starting a Gasoline Engine .......................174
Starting a Diesel Engine .............................177
Switching Off the Engine ...........................181
Engine Block Heater ....................................181
Unique Driving Characteristics
Auto-Start-Stop ..........................................183
Fuel and Refueling
Safety Precautions .....................................186
Fuel Quality - Diesel ...................................186
Fuel Quality - E85 .......................................189
Fuel Quality - Gasoline .............................190
Fuel Filler Funnel Location - Regular Cab
..........................................................................191
Fuel Filler Funnel Location - SuperCab/
SuperCrew ..................................................191
Running Out of Fuel ....................................191
Refueling .........................................................192
Fuel Consumption ......................................195
Engine Emission Control
Emission Law ................................................197
Catalytic Converter .....................................198
Selective Catalytic Reductant System
.......................................................................200
Diesel Particulate Filter ............................205
Transmission
Automatic Transmission ..........................210
Four-Wheel Drive
Using Four-Wheel Drive ............................216
Rear Axle
Electronic Locking Differential ...............224
Brakes
General Information ..................................226
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes
.........................................................................227
Electric Parking Brake ................................227
Hill Start Assist ............................................228
Traction Control
Principle of Operation ...............................230
Using Traction Control ..............................230
Stability Control
Principle of Operation ................................231
Using Stability Control ..............................232
Hill Descent Control
Principle of Operation ...............................234
Using Hill Descent Control ......................234
Parking Aids
Principle of Operation ...............................236
Rear Parking Aid ..........................................236
Active Park Assist ........................................237
Rear View Camera .......................................241
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360 Degree Camera ..................................244
Cruise Control
Principle of Operation ...............................247
Using Cruise Control ..................................247
Using Adaptive Cruise Control ..............248
Driving Aids
Driver Alert .....................................................255
Lane Keeping System ...............................256
Blind Spot Information System ............260
Cross Traffic Alert .......................................264
Steering ..........................................................267
Pre-Collision Assist ...................................268
Drive Control .................................................272
Load Carrying
Load Retaining Fixtures ............................274
Load Limit ......................................................275
Bed Access ....................................................279
Bed Ramps ...................................................280
Towing
Towing a Trailer ...........................................283
Trailer Reversing Aids ................................285
Trailer Sway Control ..................................295
Recommended Towing Weights ..........295
Essential Towing Checks .........................307
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels ......314
Driving Hints
Breaking-In .....................................................317
Economical Driving ......................................317
Off-Road Driving ..........................................318
Driving Through Water ...............................319
Floor Mats .....................................................320
Snowplowing .................................................321
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance .................................324
Hazard Flashers ...........................................325
Fuel Shutoff ..................................................325
Jump Starting the Vehicle .......................326
Post-Crash Alert System .........................328
Transporting the Vehicle ..........................328
Towing Points ...............................................329
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need .............330
In California (U.S. Only) .............................331
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto
Line Program (U.S. Only) .....................332
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration
Program (Canada Only) ......................333
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and
Canada .......................................................333
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature
........................................................................335
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)
........................................................................335
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)
........................................................................335
Fuses
Fuse Specification Chart ..........................337
Changing a Fuse .........................................346
Maintenance
General Information ..................................348
Opening and Closing the Hood .............348
Under Hood Overview - 2.7L EcoBoost™
........................................................................349
Under Hood Overview - 3.0L V6, Diesel
........................................................................350
Under Hood Overview - 3.3L ...................351
Under Hood Overview - 3.5L Ecoboost™
........................................................................352
Under Hood Overview - 5.0L ..................353
Engine Oil Dipstick - Gasoline ...............354
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Engine Oil Dipstick - Diesel .....................354
Engine Oil Check - Gasoline ...................354
Engine Oil Check - Diesel .........................355
Oil Change Indicator Reset .....................356
Engine Coolant Check ...............................357
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check
.........................................................................361
Transfer Case Fluid Check .......................362
Brake Fluid Check .......................................362
Power Steering Fluid Check ....................363
Washer Fluid Check ...................................363
Draining the Fuel Filter Water Trap ......363
Fuel Filter - Diesel .......................................363
Fuel Filter - Gasoline .................................364
Changing the 12V Battery ........................364
Checking the Wiper Blades ....................366
Changing the Wiper Blades ...................366
Adjusting the Headlamps ........................367
Changing a Bulb .........................................368
Changing the Engine Air Filter - Gasoline
.........................................................................372
Changing the Engine Air Filter - Diesel
.........................................................................372
Vehicle Care
General Information ...................................375
Cleaning Products ......................................375
Cleaning the Exterior .................................375
Waxing .............................................................377
Cleaning the Engine ....................................377
Cleaning the Exhaust - Diesel .................377
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades
........................................................................378
Cleaning the Interior ..................................378
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and
Instrument Cluster Lens .......................379
Cleaning Leather Seats ............................380
Repairing Minor Paint Damage ..............381
Cleaning the Wheels ..................................381
Vehicle Storage ............................................381
Body Styling Kits .........................................383
Wheels and Tires
General Information ..................................384
Tire Care .........................................................386
Using Snow Chains ...................................400
Tire Pressure Monitoring System ..........401
Changing a Road Wheel ..........................407
Technical Specifications ...........................415
Capacities and Specifications
Engine Specifications - 2.7L EcoBoost™
.........................................................................417
Engine Specifications - 3.0L V6, Diesel
.........................................................................417
Engine Specifications - 3.3L ....................418
Engine Specifications - 3.5L Ecoboost™
.........................................................................419
Engine Specifications - 5.0L ...................419
Motorcraft Parts - 2.7L EcoBoost™ .....420
Motorcraft Parts - 3.0L V6, Diesel .........421
Motorcraft Parts - 3.3L ..............................421
Motorcraft Parts - 3.5L Ecoboost™ .....422
Motorcraft Parts - 5.0L .............................423
Vehicle Identification Number ...............423
Vehicle Certification Label ......................424
Transmission Code Designation ...........425
Capacities and Specifications - 2.7L
EcoBoost™ ..............................................426
Capacities and Specifications - 3.0L V6,
Diesel ..........................................................430
Capacities and Specifications - 3.3L
........................................................................435
Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L
Ecoboost™ ...............................................439
Capacities and Specifications - 5.0L
.......................................................................444
Bulb Specification Chart .........................449
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Wi-Fi Hotspot
Creating a Wi-Fi Hotspot ..........................451
Changing the Wi-Fi Hotspot Name or
Password ....................................................451
Audio System
General Information ..................................452
Audio Unit - Vehicles Without:
Touchscreen Display .............................452
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Touchscreen
Display ........................................................454
Digital Radio .................................................456
Satellite Radio .............................................458
USB Port .........................................................461
Media Hub ......................................................461
SYNC™
General Information ..................................462
Using Voice Recognition ..........................463
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone ...........465
SYNC™ Applications and Services ......466
Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player
........................................................................470
SYNC™ Troubleshooting ..........................471
SYNC™ 3
General Information ..................................479
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 479).

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 479).

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 479).

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 321).

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

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Wiper lever. See Windshield Wipers (page 89).A

Information display controls. See General Information (page 114).B

Instrument cluster. See General Information (page 114).C

Audio controls. See Audio Control (page 85).D

Audio system. See Audio System (page 452).E

Hill descent control. See Using Hill Descent Control (page 234).F

Information and entertainment display.G

360 degree parking aid camera button. See 360 Degree Camera (page 244).H

Climate controls. See Climate Control (page 145).I

Auxiliary power point. See Auxiliary Power Points (page 168).J

Integrated trailer brake controller. See Essential Towing Checks (page 307).K

Four-wheel drive control. See Using Four-Wheel Drive (page 216).L

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Start button. See Keyless Starting (page 173).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 248).

O

Electric parking brake switch. See Electric Parking Brake (page 227).P

Lighting control. See Lighting Control (page 91).Q

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