2008 Ford F 150 Owners Manual

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Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Maintenance and Specifications TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE CODE DESIGNATIONS You can find a transmission/transaxle code on the Safety Compliance Certification Label. The following table tells you which transmission or transaxle each code represents. Description Four-speed automatic (4R75E) Five-speed manual (M5R2) Code 388 2008 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Accessories GENUINE FORD ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE A wide selection of Genuine Ford Accessories are available for your vehicle through your local Ford or Ford of Canada dealer. These quality accessories have been specifically engineered to fulfill your automotive needs; they are custom designed to complement the style and aerodynamic appearance of your vehicle. In addition, each accessory is made from high quality materials and meets or exceeds Ford’s rigorous engineering and safety specifications. Ford Motor Company will repair or replace any properly dealer-installed Genuine Ford Accessories found to be defective in factory-supplied materials or workmanship during the warranty period, as well as any component damaged by the defective accessories. The accessories will be warranted for whichever provides you the greatest benefit: • 12 months or 12,000 miles (20,000 km) (whichever occurs first), or • the remainder of your new vehicle limited warranty. Contact your dealer for details and a copy of the warranty. The following is a list of several Genuine Ford Accessories. Not all accessories are available for all models. For a complete listing of the accessories that are available for your vehicle, please contact your dealer or visit our online store at: www.fordaccessoriesstore.com. Exterior style Bug shields Chrome exhaust tips Deflectors Running boards Splash guards Step bars Tonneau covers Wheels Interior style Electrochromatic compass/temperature interior mirrors Floor mats 389 2008 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Accessories Lifestyle Ash cup / smoker’s package Bedliners and bedmats Cargo organization and management Towing mirrors Trailer hitches, wiring harnesses and accessories Peace of mind Mobile-Ease™ hands free communication system Remote start Vehicle security systems Wheel locks For maximum vehicle performance, keep the following information in mind when adding accessories or equipment to your vehicle: • When adding accessories, equipment, passengers and luggage to your vehicle, do not exceed the total weight capacity of the vehicle or of the front or rear axle (GVWR or GAWR as indicated on the Safety Compliance Certification label). Consult your authorized dealer for specific weight information. • The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Canadian Radio Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) regulate the use of mobile communications systems — such as two-way radios, telephones and theft alarms - that are equipped with radio transmitters. Any such equipment installed in your vehicle should comply with FCC or CRTC regulations and should be installed only by a qualified service technician. • Mobile communications systems may harm the operation of your vehicle, particularly if they are not properly designed for automotive use. • To avoid interference with other vehicle functions, such as anti-lock braking systems, amateur radio users who install radios and antennas onto their vehicle should not locate the Amateur Radio Antennas in the area of the driver’s side hood. • Electrical or electronic accessories or components that are added to the vehicle by the authorized dealer or the owner may adversely affect battery performance and durability. 390 2008 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) A Index Accessory delay ........................111 Air cleaner filter .......377–378, 380 Air conditioning ....................85, 87 Airbag supplemental restraint system ................183–184 and child safety seats ............186 description ..............................184 disposal ....................................188 driver airbag ....................184, 187 indicator light .........................188 operation .........................184, 187 passenger airbag .............184, 187 Ambulance packages ....................7 Antifreeze (see Engine coolant) ................351 Anti-lock brake system (see Brakes) ..............................265 Anti-theft system ......................155 arming the system ..................156 Armrests ....................................159 Audio system (see Radio) ................23, 27, 29, 36 Automatic transmission driving an automatic overdrive .................................272 fluid, adding ............................372 fluid, checking ........................372 fluid, refill capacities ..............381 fluid, specification ..................381 Auxiliary input jack (Line in) ....44 Axle lubricant specifications ..........381 refill capacities ........................381 traction lok ..............................268 Battery .......................................349 acid, treating emergencies .....349 jumping a disabled battery ....315 maintenance-free ....................349 replacement, specifications ...380 servicing ..................................349 Belt-Minder威 .............................178 deactivating/activating the Belt-Minder威 ...........................181 Booster seats .............................193 Brakes ........................................264 anti-lock ...................................265 anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning light ...........................265 fluid, checking and adding ....371 fluid, refill capacities ..............381 fluid, specifications .................381 lubricant specifications ..........381 parking ....................................266 shift interlock ..................269–270 Bulbs ............................................97 Capacities for refilling fluids ....381 Cargo cage .................................136 Cargo management system ......137 Cell phone use ..............................8 Changing a tire .........................307 Child safety restraints ..............192 child safety belts ....................192 Child safety seats ......................196 attaching with tether straps .......................................203 in front seat ....................197, 200 in rear seat ..............197, 200, 203 391 2008 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Ford Extended Service Plan ..........................................325 Getting assistance outside the U.S. and Canada ..............326 Getting roadside assistance ...296 Getting the service you need .................................321 Ordering additional owner’s literature ...................327 Utilizing the Mediation/ Arbitration Program ...............325 Daytime running lamps (see Lamps) ................................92 Dipstick automatic transmission fluid ..........................................372 engine oil .................................345 Driveline universal joint and slip yoke .............................377 Driving under special conditions ..................275, 287, 290 sand .........................................289 snow and ice ...........................291 through water .................289, 292 DVD system .................................51 Electronic message center .......125 Emergencies, roadside jump-starting ..........................315 Emergency Flashers .................298 Emission control system ..........368 Engine ........................................385 cleaning ...................................331 coolant .....................................351 fail-safe cooling .......................356 Index Child safety seats - booster seats ...........................................193 Cleaning your vehicle engine compartment ..............331 instrument panel ............333–334 interior .....................................335 plastic parts ............................332 safety belts ..............................335 washing ....................................329 waxing .....................................330 wheels ......................................330 wiper blades ............................333 Climate control (see Air conditioning or Heating) ...........................81, 85, 87 Clock adjust 6-CD in dash .............................38 AM/FM Stereo ...........................28 AM/FM/CD .................................31 Clutch fluid ..........................................371 operation while driving ..........275 recommended shift speeds ....276 Compass, electronic ..........123, 125 calibration ...............................125 set zone adjustment .......125–126 Console ......................................104 overhead ..........................104–105 Controls power seat ...............................160 steering column ......................117 Coolant checking and adding ..............351 refill capacities ................355, 381 specifications ..........................381 Cruise control (see Speed control) ..................115 Customer Assistance ................296 392 2008 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Index idle speed control ...................349 lubrication specifications .......381 refill capacities ........................381 service points ..................341–343 starting after a collision .........298 Engine block heater .................262 Engine oil ..................................345 checking and adding ..............345 dipstick ....................................345 filter, specifications ........348, 380 recommendations ...................348 refill capacities ........................381 specifications ..........................381 Event data recording ....................7 Exhaust fumes ..........................262 comparisons with EPA fuel economy estimates .................367 detergent in fuel .....................362 filling your vehicle with fuel ..................357, 360, 365 filter, specifications ........357, 380 fuel pump shut-off switch .....298 improving fuel economy ........365 octane rating ...................363, 385 quality ..............................363–364 running out of fuel .................364 safety information relating to automotive fuels ................357 Fuel - flex fuel vehicle (FFV) .........................357, 362–363 Fuel pump shut-off switch .......298 Fuses ..................................299–300 Fail safe cooling ........................356 Family entertainment system ....51 Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) ....357 Floor mats .................................134 Fluid capacities .........................381 Foglamps .....................................92 Four-Wheel Drive vehicles .......282 driving off road .......................286 electronic shift ................284–285 indicator light .........................282 lever operated shift ................283 preparing to drive your vehicle .....................................268 Fuel ............................................357 calculating fuel economy ..........................128, 365 cap ...........................................360 capacity ...................................381 choosing the right fuel ...........362 Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............360 Gas mileage (see Fuel economy) .................365 Gauges .........................................20 Hazard flashers .........................298 Head restraints .................158, 162 Headlamps ...................................91 aiming ..................................93–94 autolamp system .......................91 bulb specifications ....................97 daytime running lights .............92 flash to pass ..............................92 high beam .................................92 replacing bulbs .........................98 turning on and off ....................91 Heating heater only system ...................81 393 2008 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) L Lamps autolamp system .......................91 bulb replacement specifications chart ..................97 daytime running light ...............92 fog lamps ...................................92 headlamps .................................91 headlamps, flash to pass ..........92 instrument panel, dimming .....93 interior lamps .....................95–96 replacing bulbs .................98, 101 Lane change indicator (see Turn signal) ........................95 Lights, warning and indicator ....12 anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........265 Load limits .................................237 Loading instructions .................243 Locks autolock ...................................145 childproof ................................146 doors ........................................144 Lubricant specifications ...........381 Lug nuts ....................................314 Lumbar support, seats .....159–160 Manual transmission .................275 reverse .....................................277 Message center .........................125 english/metric button .............129 system check button ..............129 warning messages ...................130 Mirrors ...............................111–112 automatic dimming rearview mirror ......................................112 fold away .................................113 Index heating and air conditioning system ...........................82, 85, 87 Homelink wireless control system ........................................120 Hood ..........................................340 How to get going ........................23 Ignition ...............................258, 385 Illuminated visor mirror ...........103 Infant seats (see Safety seats) .....................196 Inspection/maintenance (I/M) testing ........................................370 Instrument panel cleaning ...........................333–334 cluster ........................................12 lighting up panel and interior .......................................93 Jack ............................................307 positioning ...............................307 storage .....................................307 Jump-starting your vehicle ......315 Keyless entry system ...............153 autolock ...................................145 keypad .....................................153 locking and unlocking doors ..154 programming entry code .......154 Keys ...................................144, 156 positions of the ignition .........258 394 2008 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Index Rear seat entertainment system ..........................................51 Rear video camera ....................280 Relays ........................................299 Remote entry system ...............147 illuminated entry ....................151 locking/unlocking doors ................................147–148 panic alarm .............................149 replacement/additional transmitters .............................150 replacing the batteries ...........149 Reverse sensing system ...........277 Roadside assistance ..................296 Safety Belt Maintenance ..........183 Safety belts (see Safety restraints) .............164, 167, 169–170, 173–175, 177 Safety defects, reporting ............................327–328 Safety restraints ...............164, 167, 169–170, 173–175, 177 Belt-Minder威 ...........................178 Belt-Minder威, deactivating/activating ...........181 extension assembly ................182 for adults .........169–170, 173–175 for children .............................192 lap belt ....................................172 Occupant Classification Sensor ......................................165 safety belt maintenance .........183 warning light and chime ...............................177–178 Safety seats for children ..........196 395 heated ......................................114 programmable memory ..........149 side view mirrors (power) .....112 signal .......................................114 Moon roof ..................................119 Motorcraft parts ........338, 357, 380 Navigation system .......................80 Octane rating ............................363 Oil (see Engine oil) ..................345 Parking brake ............................266 Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....380 Passenger Occupant Classification Sensor .................165 Power distribution box (see Fuses) ...............................300 Power door locks ......................144 Power mirrors ...........................112 Power point ...............................108 Power steering ..........................267 fluid, checking and adding ....370 fluid, refill capacity ................381 fluid, specifications .................381 Power Windows .........................110 Preparing to drive your vehicle ........................................268 Radio ..........................23, 27, 29, 36 2008 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Temperature control (see Climate control) .................81 Tilt steering wheel ....................103 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Tires, Wheels and Loading ....226 Tires ...........................211–212, 307 alignment ................................219 care ..........................................215 changing ..........................307, 310 checking the pressure ............215 inflating ...................................213 label .........................................225 replacing ..................................217 rotating ....................................219 safety practices .......................218 sidewall information ...............221 snow tires and chains ............236 spare tire .................................307 terminology .............................212 tire grades ...............................212 treadwear ........................211, 216 Towing .......................................243 recreational towing .................257 trailer towing ..........................243 Traction control ........................266 Traction-lok rear axle ...............268 Transfer case fluid checking .........................376 Transmission .............................269 brake-shift interlock (BSI) ................................269–270 fluid, checking and adding (automatic) .............................372 fluid, checking and adding (manual) .................................375 fluid, refill capacities ..............381 lubricant specifications ..........381 manual operation ....................275 ..................................95 Turn signal Index Safety Compliance Certification Label ....................386 Satellite Radio Information ........48 Seats ..........................................158 child safety seats ....................196 cleaning ...................................336 heated ................................87, 162 memory seat ...................149, 161 SecuriLock passive anti-theft system ...............155–156 Servicing your vehicle ..............339 Setting the clock AM/FM stereo ...........................28 AM/FM/CD .................................31 AM/FM/In-dash 6 CD ................38 Snowplowing .................7, 293–294 Spark plugs, specifications .....................380, 385 Special notice ambulance conversions ..............7 four-wheel drive vehicles .......295 utility-type vehicles ....................8 Specification chart, lubricants ...................................381 Speed control ............................115 Starting a flex fuel vehicle .......261 Starting your vehicle ........................258–259, 261 jump starting ..........................315 Steering wheel controls ....................................117 tilting .......................................103 Tailgate ..............................134–135 396 2008 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Index Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ..........................................387 Vehicle loading ..........................237 Ventilating your vehicle ...........262 Warning lights (see Lights) .......12 Washer fluid ..............................344 Water, Driving through .............292 Windows power .......................................110 power down back window .....111 Windshield washer fluid and wipers ........................................102 checking and adding fluid .....344 replacing wiper blades ...........344 397 2008 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) 398 399 400

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2008 Ford F 150 Owners Manual