Ford 2018 F-150 Owner's manual

June 2017

First 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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Part Number: 201705 20170503222713

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
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......................................111
Information Messages................................122
Climate Control
Manual Climate Control.............................137
Automatic Climate Control......................139
Hints on Controlling the Interior
Climate........................................................140
Heated Windows and Mirrors..................143
Cabin Air Filter................................................143
Remote Start.................................................144
Seats
Sitting in the Correct Position..................145
Head Restraints............................................145
Manual Seats.................................................147
Power Seats...................................................148
Memory Function.........................................150
Rear Seats.......................................................152
Heated Seats..................................................152
Climate Controlled Seats..........................153
Front Seat Armrest......................................155
Rear Seat Armrest........................................155
Universal Garage Door
Opener
Universal Garage Door Opener...............156
Auxiliary Power Points
Auxiliary Power Points...............................160
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Storage Compartments
Center Console..............................................162
Overhead Console........................................163
Starting and Stopping the
Engine
General Information....................................164
Ignition Switch...............................................164
Keyless Starting............................................164
Steering Wheel Lock - Vehicles Without:
Push Button Start....................................165
Steering Wheel Lock - Vehicles With:
Push Button Start....................................165
Starting a Gasoline Engine.......................166
Starting a Diesel Engine............................169
Diesel Particulate Filter...............................173
Switching Off the Engine...........................173
Engine Block Heater.....................................174
Unique Driving Character-
istics
Auto-Start-Stop............................................175
Fuel and Refueling
Safety Precautions.......................................178
Fuel Quality - Diesel....................................178
Fuel Quality - E85.........................................181
Fuel Quality - Gasoline...............................182
Fuel Filler Funnel Location - Regular
Cab.................................................................183
Fuel Filler Funnel Location - SuperCab/
SuperCrew..................................................183
Running Out of Fuel....................................183
Refueling.........................................................184
Fuel Consumption.......................................186
Engine Emission Control
Emission Law.................................................188
Catalytic Converter......................................189
Selective Catalytic Reductant
System..........................................................191
Diesel Particulate Filter..............................195
Transmission
Automatic Transmission...........................201
Four-Wheel Drive
Using Four-Wheel Drive...........................208
Rear Axle
Electronic Locking Differential................216
Brakes
General Information....................................218
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes...........................................................218
Electric Parking Brake.................................219
Hill Start Assist..............................................221
Traction Control
Principle of Operation................................223
Using Traction Control...............................223
Stability Control
Principle of Operation................................224
Using Stability Control...............................225
Hill Descent Control
Principle of Operation.................................227
Using Hill Descent Control........................227
Parking Aids
Principle of Operation................................228
Rear Parking Aid...........................................228
Active Park Assist........................................229
Rear View Camera.......................................233
360 Degree Camera...................................236
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Cruise Control
Principle of Operation................................239
Using Cruise Control...................................239
Using Adaptive Cruise Control...............240
Driving Aids
Driver Alert......................................................247
Lane Keeping System................................248
Blind Spot Information System..............252
Cross Traffic Alert........................................256
Steering...........................................................259
Pre-Collision Assist....................................260
Drive Control..................................................265
Load Carrying
Load Retaining Fixtures.............................267
Load Limit......................................................268
Bed Access.....................................................272
Bed Ramps.....................................................273
Towing
Towing a Trailer.............................................276
Trailer Reversing Aids.................................278
Trailer Sway Control....................................287
Recommended Towing Weights...........288
Essential Towing Checks..........................299
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels......306
Driving Hints
Breaking-In....................................................309
Economical Driving....................................309
Off-Road Driving...........................................310
Driving Through Water.................................311
Floor Mats........................................................312
Snowplowing..................................................312
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance...................................316
Hazard Flashers.............................................317
Fuel Shutoff....................................................317
Jump Starting the Vehicle.........................318
Post-Crash Alert System..........................320
Transporting the Vehicle...........................320
Towing Points.................................................321
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need...............322
In California (U.S. Only).............................323
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto
Line Program (U.S. Only)......................324
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration
Program (Canada Only).......................325
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and
Canada........................................................325
Ordering Additional Owner's
Literature....................................................326
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.
Only).............................................................327
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada
Only).............................................................327
Fuses
Fuse Specification Chart..........................329
Changing a Fuse..........................................338
Maintenance
General Information...................................340
Opening and Closing the Hood.............340
Under Hood Overview - 2.7L
EcoBoost™.................................................341
Under Hood Overview - 3.0L
Duratorq-TDCi - V6................................342
Under Hood Overview - 3.3L Duratec -
V6..................................................................343
Under Hood Overview - 3.5L
Ecoboost™................................................344
Under Hood Overview - 5.0L Modular -
V8..................................................................345
Engine Oil Dipstick - Diesel......................346
Engine Oil Dipstick - Gasoline................346
Engine Oil Check - Diesel.........................346
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Engine Oil Check - Gasoline.....................347
Oil Change Indicator Reset......................348
Engine Coolant Check...............................349
Automatic Transmission Fluid
Check...........................................................353
Transfer Case Fluid Check........................353
Brake Fluid Check........................................354
Power Steering Fluid Check.....................354
Washer Fluid Check....................................354
Draining the Fuel Filter Water Trap.......354
Fuel Filter........................................................355
Changing the 12V Battery.........................355
Checking the Wiper Blades......................357
Changing the Wiper Blades.....................357
Adjusting the Headlamps........................358
Changing a Bulb...........................................359
Bulb Specification Chart..........................363
Changing the Engine Air Filter -
Diesel...........................................................365
Changing the Engine Air Filter -
Gasoline......................................................366
Vehicle Care
General Information...................................368
Cleaning Products......................................368
Cleaning the Exterior..................................368
Waxing.............................................................369
Cleaning the Engine....................................370
Cleaning the Exhaust.................................370
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper
Blades...........................................................371
Cleaning the Interior.....................................371
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and
Instrument Cluster Lens........................372
Cleaning Leather Seats..............................373
Repairing Minor Paint Damage...............374
Cleaning the Wheels..................................374
Vehicle Storage.............................................374
Body Styling Kits..........................................376
Wheels and Tires
General Information....................................377
Tire Care..........................................................379
Using Snow Chains.....................................394
Tire Pressure Monitoring System..........395
Changing a Road Wheel..........................400
Technical Specifications...........................407
Capacities and Specific-
ations
Engine Specifications - 2.7L
EcoBoost™...............................................409
Engine Specifications - 3.0L
Duratorq-TDCi - V6...............................409
Engine Specifications - 3.3L Duratec -
V6...................................................................410
Engine Specifications - 3.5L
Ecoboost™..................................................411
Engine Specifications - 5.0L Modular -
V8....................................................................411
Motorcraft Parts - 2.7L EcoBoost™.......412
Motorcraft Parts - 3.0L Duratorq-TDCi -
V6...................................................................413
Motorcraft Parts - 3.3L Duratec -
V6...................................................................413
Motorcraft Parts - 3.5L Ecoboost™......414
Motorcraft Parts - 5.0L Modular -
V8...................................................................415
Vehicle Identification Number.................415
Vehicle Certification Label........................416
Transmission Code Designation.............417
Capacities and Specifications - 2.7L
EcoBoost™................................................418
Capacities and Specifications - 3.0L
Duratorq-TDCi - V6................................422
Capacities and Specifications - 3.3L
Duratec - V6...............................................427
Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L
Ecoboost™................................................432
Capacities and Specifications - 5.0L
Modular - V8.............................................437
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Audio System
General Information...................................443
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/
CD.................................................................444
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/
Touchscreen Display.............................449
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/
SYNC Without Touchscreen...............450
Digital Radio..................................................452
Satellite Radio..............................................454
USB Port..........................................................457
SYNC™
General Information...................................458
Using Voice Recognition...........................459
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone.............461
SYNC™ Applications and Services......462
Using SYNC™ With Your Media
Player...........................................................466
SYNC™ Troubleshooting.........................467
SYNC™ 3
General Information...................................475
Home Screen................................................486
Using Voice Recognition...........................487
Entertainment..............................................494
Climate............................................................504
Phone..............................................................506
Navigation.......................................................512
Apps.................................................................520
Settings...........................................................523
SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting......................537
Accessories
Accessories....................................................549
Ford Protect
Ford Protect...................................................552
Scheduled Maintenance
General Maintenance Information.......554
Normal Scheduled Maintenance...........557
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled
Maintenance.............................................560
Scheduled Maintenance Record...........563
Appendices
Electromagnetic Compatibility...............573
End User License Agreement..................575
Type Approvals............................................604
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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 475).

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 475).

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 475).

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 the 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 312).

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 stalk. See Windshield Wipers (page 87).A

Information display controls. See General Information (page 111).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 443).E

Hill descent control. See Using Hill Descent Control (page 227).F

Information and entertainment display.G

360 degree parking aid camera button. See 360 Degree Camera (page 236).H

Climate controls. See Climate Control (page 137).I

110 volt AC power point. See Auxiliary Power Points (page 160).J

Integrated trailer brake controller. See Essential Towing Checks (page 299).K

Four-wheel drive control. See Using Four-Wheel Drive (page 208).L

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Start button.  See Keyless Starting (page 164).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 240).
O
Electric parking brake switch.  See Electric Parking Brake (page 219).P
Lighting control.  See Lighting Control (page 89).  Front fog lamps.  See Front
Fog Lamps (page 92).  Instrument lighting dimmer switch.  See Instrument
Lighting Dimmer (page 90).  See Spot Lamps (page 93).
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