2018-F150-Owner's Manual

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Copyright ©2
Introduction10
About This Manual10
Symbols Glossary10
Data Recording12
California Proposition 6514
Perchlorate14
Ford Credit14
Replacement Parts Recommendation15
Special Notices15
Mobile Communications Equipment16
Export Unique Options17
Environment18
Protecting the Environment18
At a Glance19
Instrument Panel Overview19
Child Safety21
General Information21
Installing Child Restraints22
Booster Seats34
Child Restraint Positioning36
Child Safety Locks37
Seatbelts39
Principle of Operation39
Fastening the Seatbelts40
Seatbelt Height Adjustment44
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime44
Seatbelt Reminder45
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance47
Seatbelt Extension47
Personal Safety System™49
Personal Safety System™49
Supplementary Restraints System50
Principle of Operation50
Driver and Passenger Airbags51
Front Passenger Sensing System52
Side Airbags54
Safety Canopy™55
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator56
Airbag Disposal57
Keys and Remote Controls58
General Information on Radio Frequencies58
Remote Control58
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control64
MyKey™65
Principle of Operation65
Creating a MyKey66
Clearing All MyKeys67
Checking MyKey System Status67
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems68
MyKey Troubleshooting68
Doors and Locks70
Locking and Unlocking70
Keyless Entry73
Tailgate75
Tailgate Lock75
Manual Tailgate75
Electronic Tailgate75
Removing the Tailgate76
Tailgate Step77
Bed Extender78
Security80
Passive Anti-Theft System80
Anti-Theft Alarm83
Power Running Boards84
Using Power Running Boards84
Steering Wheel86
Adjusting the Steering Wheel86
Audio Control87
Voice Control88
Cruise Control88
Information Display Control88
Heated Steering Wheel88
Pedals89
Adjusting the Pedals89
Wipers and Washers90
Windshield Wipers90
Autowipers90
Windshield Washers91
Lighting92
General Information92
Lighting Control92
Autolamps93
Instrument Lighting Dimmer93
Daytime Running Lamps94
Automatic High Beam Control94
Front Fog Lamps95
Direction Indicators96
Spot Lamps96
Interior Lamps97
Ambient Lighting98
Windows and Mirrors99
Power Windows99
Exterior Mirrors100
Interior Mirror103
Sliding Windows104
Sun Visors104
Moonroof104
Instrument Cluster106
Gauges106
Warning Lamps and Indicators109
Audible Warnings and Indicators113
Information Displays115
General Information115
Information Messages126
Climate Control144
Manual Climate Control144
Automatic Climate Control146
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate147
Heated Windshield150
Heated Rear Window150
Heated Exterior Mirrors150
Cabin Air Filter150
Remote Start151
Seats152
Sitting in the Correct Position152
Head Restraints152
Manual Seats154
Power Seats155
Memory Function157
Rear Seats159
Heated Seats159
Ventilated Seats160
Front Seat Armrest161
Rear Seat Armrest161
Universal Garage Door Opener163
Universal Garage Door Opener163
Auxiliary Power Points167
Auxiliary Power Points167
Storage Compartments169
Center Console169
Overhead Console170
Starting and Stopping the Engine171
General Information171
Ignition Switch171
Keyless Starting171
Steering Wheel Lock172
Steering Wheel Lock172
Starting a Gasoline Engine173
Starting a Diesel Engine176
Switching Off the Engine180
Engine Block Heater180
Unique Driving Characteristics182
Auto-Start-Stop182
Fuel and Refueling185
Safety Precautions185
Fuel Quality185
Fuel Quality188
Fuel Quality189
Fuel Filler Funnel Location190
Fuel Filler Funnel Location190
Running Out of Fuel190
Refueling191
Fuel Consumption193
Engine Emission Control195
Emission Law195
Catalytic Converter196
Selective Catalytic Reductant System198
Diesel Particulate Filter202
Transmission208
Automatic Transmission208
Four-Wheel Drive215
Using Four-Wheel Drive215
Rear Axle223
Electronic Locking Differential223
Brakes225
General Information225
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes225
Electric Parking Brake226
Hill Start Assist228
Traction Control230
Principle of Operation230
Using Traction Control230
Stability Control231
Principle of Operation231
Using Stability Control232
Hill Descent Control234
Principle of Operation234
Using Hill Descent Control234
Parking Aids235
Principle of Operation235
Rear Parking Aid235
Active Park Assist236
Rear View Camera240
360 Degree Camera243
Cruise Control246
Principle of Operation246
Using Cruise Control246
Using Adaptive Cruise Control247
Driving Aids254
Driver Alert254
Lane Keeping System255
Blind Spot Information System259
Cross Traffic Alert263
Steering265
Pre-Collision Assist266
Drive Control270
Load Carrying273
Load Retaining Fixtures273
Load Limit274
Bed Access278
Bed Ramps279
Towing282
Towing a Trailer282
Trailer Reversing Aids284
Trailer Sway Control294
Recommended Towing Weights294
Essential Towing Checks306
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels313
Driving Hints316
Breaking-In316
Economical Driving316
Off-Road Driving317
Driving Through Water318
Floor Mats319
Snowplowing319
Roadside Emergencies323
Roadside Assistance323
Hazard Flashers324
Fuel Shutoff324
Jump Starting the Vehicle325
Post-Crash Alert System327
Transporting the Vehicle327
Towing Points328
Customer Assistance329
Getting the Services You Need329
In California (U.S. Only)330
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only)331
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)332
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada332
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature333
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)334
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)334
Fuses336
Fuse Specification Chart336
Changing a Fuse344
Maintenance346
General Information346
Opening and Closing the Hood346
Under Hood Overview347
Under Hood Overview348
Under Hood Overview349
Under Hood Overview350
Under Hood Overview351
Engine Oil Dipstick352
Engine Oil Dipstick352
Engine Oil Check352
Engine Oil Check353
Oil Change Indicator Reset354
Engine Coolant Check355
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check359
Transfer Case Fluid Check359
Brake Fluid Check360
Power Steering Fluid Check360
Washer Fluid Check360
Draining the Fuel Filter Water Trap360
Fuel Filter361
Fuel Filter361
Changing the 12V Battery361
Checking the Wiper Blades363
Changing the Wiper Blades363
Adjusting the Headlamps364
Changing a Bulb365
Bulb Specification Chart369
Changing the Engine Air Filter371
Changing the Engine Air Filter371
Vehicle Care374
General Information374
Cleaning Products374
Cleaning the Exterior374
Waxing375
Cleaning the Engine376
Cleaning the Exhaust376
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades377
Cleaning the Interior377
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens378
Cleaning Leather Seats379
Repairing Minor Paint Damage380
Cleaning the Wheels380
Vehicle Storage380
Body Styling Kits382
Wheels and Tires383
General Information383
Tire Care385
Using Snow Chains400
Tire Pressure Monitoring System401
Changing a Road Wheel406
Technical Specifications414
Capacities and Specifications415
Engine Specifications415
Engine Specifications415
Engine Specifications416
Engine Specifications417
Engine Specifications417
Motorcraft Parts418
Motorcraft Parts419
Motorcraft Parts419
Motorcraft Parts420
Motorcraft Parts421
Vehicle Identification Number421
Vehicle Certification Label422
Transmission Code Designation423
Capacities and Specifications424
Capacities and Specifications428
Capacities and Specifications433
Capacities and Specifications437
Capacities and Specifications442
Audio System447
General Information447
Audio Unit448
Audio Unit453
Audio Unit454
Digital Radio456
Satellite Radio458
USB Port461
SYNC™462
General Information462
Using Voice Recognition463
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone465
SYNC™ Applications and Services466
Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player470
SYNC™ Troubleshooting471
SYNC™ 3479
General Information479
Home Screen490
Using Voice Recognition491
Entertainment498
Climate508
Phone510
Navigation516
Apps524
Settings527
SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting542
Accessories555
Accessories555
Ford Protect558
Ford Protect558
Scheduled Maintenance560
General Maintenance Information560
Normal Scheduled Maintenance563
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance566
Scheduled Maintenance Record573
Appendices584
Electromagnetic Compatibility584
End User License Agreement586
Type Approvals612

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