2014 Ford F 150 Owners Manual

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Battery and Charging System.........................99 Doors and Locks...................................................99 Drivetrain...............................................................100 Engine.....................................................................100 Fuel..........................................................................100 Key.............................................................................101 Maintenance.........................................................101 MyKey®..................................................................102 Off Road................................................................103 Park Aid..................................................................102 Park Brake.............................................................103 Tire Pressure Monitoring System.................104 Trailer......................................................................104 Installing Child Seats.....................................15 Child Seats...............................................................15 Combining Safety Belt and LATCH Lower Anchors for Attaching Child Safety Seats.....................................................................22 Front Seat Tether Strap Attachment (Regular Cab)...................................................23 Rear Seat Tether Strap Attachment (SuperCab and SuperCrew).......................23 Use of Inboard Lower Anchors from the Outboard Seating Positions (Center Seating Use) ......................................................21 Using Lap and Shoulder Belts..........................16 Using Lap and Shoulder Belts (Front Center Seating Position)..............................................18 Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH)...........................................20 Using Tether Straps.............................................22 Instrument Cluster.........................................81 Instrument Lighting Dimmer......................72 Interior Lamps..................................................73 Front Row Map Lamps (if equipped)...........73 Rear Courtesy, Reading, Cargo Lamps (If Equipped)...........................................................74 Rear Dome, Courtesy Lamps (If Equipped)...........................................................74 Rear Dome Lamp (If Equipped).....................73 Interior Mirror....................................................78 Auto-Dimming Mirror..........................................79 Introduction.........................................................7 Jump Starting the Vehicle.........................216 Connecting the Jumper Cables......................217 Jump Starting.......................................................218 Preparing Your Vehicle......................................217 Removing the Jumper Cables........................218 Keyless Entry...................................................58 SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRY KEYPAD..............................................................58 Keys and Remote Controls.........................49 Lighting Control................................................71 Headlamp Flasher.................................................71 High Beams..............................................................71 Lighting................................................................71 Limited Slip Differential..............................161 Load Carrying.................................................179 Load Limit........................................................179 Special Loading Instructions for Owners of Pick-up Trucks and Utility-type Vehicles.............................................................186 Vehicle Loading - with and without a Trailer..................................................................179 Locking and Unlocking.................................57 Autolock and Autounlock..................................57 Battery Saver.........................................................58 Illuminated Entry..................................................58 Power Door Locks.................................................57 Remote Control.....................................................57 Smart Unlocks.......................................................57 Locks...................................................................57 463 F150 (TF6) , enUSA Index Oil Check See: Engine Oil Check......................................240 Opening and Closing the Hood..............235 Ordering Additional Owner's Literature......................................................223 Obtaining a French Owner’s Manual..........223 Overhead Console........................................134 Parking Aid.......................................................172 Rear Sensing System.........................................172 Parking Aids.....................................................172 Parking Brake.................................................164 Passive Anti-Theft System..........................61 SecuriLock™...........................................................61 PATS See: Passive Anti-Theft System......................61 Pedals................................................................68 Perchlorate.........................................................11 Personal Safety System™..........................38 How Does the Personal Safety System Work?..................................................................38 Phone...............................................................393 Making Calls........................................................395 Pairing Subsequent Phones..........................395 Pairing Your Phone for the First Time...................................................................394 Phone Menu Options.......................................395 Phone Settings...................................................397 Phone Voice Commands...............................398 Receiving Calls...................................................395 Text Messaging..................................................396 Post-Crash Alert System...........................218 Power Door Locks See: Locking and Unlocking..............................57 Power Running Boards................................63 Power Seats.....................................................117 Power Lumbar......................................................118 Power Recline........................................................117 Power Steering Fluid Check....................246 3.5L, 3.7L and 5.0L Engines...........................246 6.2L Engines........................................................246 Lug Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel.......................289 Maintenance..................................................235 General Information.........................................235 Manual Climate Control............................106 Manual Seats..................................................116 Manual Lumbar ....................................................117 Moving the Seat Backward and Forward...............................................................117 Recline Adjustment.............................................117 Media Hub......................................................322 Memory Function..........................................118 Easy Entry and Exit Feature.............................119 Message Center See: Information Displays.................................87 Mirrors See: Heated Windows and Mirrors................112 See: Windows and Mirrors................................75 Mobile Communications Equipment.......12 Moonroof...........................................................79 Bounce-Back.........................................................80 Opening and Closing the Moonroof.............80 Venting the Moonroof........................................80 Motorcraft Parts..........................................298 MyFord Touch™...........................................359 General Information.........................................359 MyKey Troubleshooting...............................56 MyKey™.............................................................53 Principle of Operation.........................................53 Navigation.......................................................410 cityseekr.................................................................412 Map Mode.............................................................414 Navigation Map Updates.................................417 Navigation Voice Commands.........................417 Point of Interest (POI) Categories................412 Quick-touch Buttons........................................416 Setting a Destination.........................................411 Setting Your Navigation Preferences..........413 Normal Scheduled Maintenance...........441 Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor® (Vehicles with a 3.5L, 3.7L and 5.0L Engine)....................441 Normal Maintenance Intervals.....................443 464 F150 (TF6) , enUSA Index Power Windows..............................................75 Accessory Delay....................................................76 Bounce-Back..........................................................75 One-Touch Up or Down.....................................75 Power Sliding Back Window............................76 Window Lock..........................................................76 Rear Axle...........................................................161 Rear Seat Armrest........................................123 Rear Seats........................................................119 Folding up the Rear Seat Cushion (Super Crew)...................................................................119 Returning the Seat to the Seating Position...............................................................119 Rear View Camera........................................173 Using the Rear View Camera System..........173 Rear View Camera See: Rear View Camera....................................173 Recommended Towing Weights............192 Calculating the Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight for Your Vehicle..............................200 Refueling..........................................................142 Easy Fuel™ Capless Fuel System................142 Remote Control..............................................49 Car Finder................................................................50 Integrated Keyhead Transmitters .................49 Memory Feature...................................................50 Remote Start .........................................................51 Replacing the Battery.........................................49 Sounding a Panic Alarm.....................................51 Remote Start...................................................113 Automatic Settings.............................................113 Removing a Headlamp...............................251 Replacing Halogen Headlamp Bulbs (If Equipped).........................................................251 Replacing HID Headlamp Bulbs (If Equipped)........................................................252 Repairing Minor Paint Damage..............263 Replacement Parts Recommendation.........................................11 Collision Repairs.....................................................11 Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical Repairs...................................................................11 Warranty on Replacement Parts.....................12 Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control.............................................................52 Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)..............................................................224 Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)..............................................................223 Roadside Assistance...................................215 Vehicles Sold In Canada : Getting Roadside Assistance........................................................215 Vehicles Sold In Canada : Using Roadside Assistance........................................................215 Vehicles Sold In The U.S.: Getting Roadside Assistance........................................................215 Vehicles Sold In The U.S. : Using Roadside Assistance........................................................215 Roadside Emergencies...............................215 Running-In See: Breaking-In..................................................210 Running Out of Fuel......................................141 Refilling With a Portable Fuel Container...........................................................141 Safety Belt Height Adjustment.................34 Safety Belt Minder.........................................35 Belt-Minder™........................................................35 Safety Belts......................................................30 Principle of Operation........................................30 Safety Belt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime..............................................................34 Conditions of operation.....................................35 Safety Canopy™............................................46 Safety Precautions.......................................139 Satellite Radio...............................................318 Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number (ESN)................................................................320 Satellite Radio Reception Factors...............319 SIRIUS® Satellite Radio Service...................319 Troubleshooting.................................................320 Scheduled Maintenance Record............451 Scheduled Maintenance..........................438 Seats...................................................................114 Security...............................................................61 Settings...........................................................366 Clock.......................................................................367 Display....................................................................367 Settings.................................................................369 Sound....................................................................368 Vehicle...................................................................368 465 F150 (TF6) , enUSA Index Side Airbags.....................................................45 Sitting in the Correct Position...................114 Snow Chains See: Using Snow Chains.................................283 Snowplowing..................................................212 Engine temperature while plowing..............213 Installing the Snowplow..................................212 Operating the Vehicle with the Snowplow Attached............................................................213 Outside Air Temperature While Plowing..............................................................214 Snowplowing with your Airbag Equipped Vehicle................................................................213 Transmission operation while plowing..............................................................214 Special Notices................................................12 New Vehicle Limited Warranty.........................12 Special Instructions..............................................12 Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance..............................................446 3.5L, 3.7L and 5.0L Engines...........................446 6.2L Engine..........................................................448 Exceptions...........................................................450 Speed Control See: Cruise Control.............................................176 Stability Control............................................167 Principle of Operation.......................................167 Starter Switch See: Ignition Switch...........................................135 Starting a Gasoline Engine........................135 Cold Weather Starting (Flexible Fuel Vehicles Only).................................................136 Failure to Start.....................................................136 Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes................137 Important Ventilating Information...............137 Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Moving...............................................................136 Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Stationary.........................................................136 Starting and Stopping the Engine..........135 General Information..........................................135 Steering.............................................................177 Electric Power Steering (3.7L, 5.0L and 3.5L EcoBoost™ engines)....................................177 Hydraulic Steering (6.2L engine)...................177 Steering Wheel...............................................65 Storage Compartments.............................134 Sunroof See: Moonroof.......................................................79 Sun Visors.........................................................79 Illuminated Vanity Mirror...................................79 Slide-on-rod...........................................................79 Supplementary Restraints System.........39 Principle of Operation........................................39 Symbols Glossary.............................................7 SYNC™ Applications and Services........................................................338 911 Assist...............................................................338 SYNC AppLink....................................................344 SYNC Services: Traffic, Directions & Information (TDI) (If Equipped, Unites States Only).....................................................341 Vehicle Health Report.....................................340 SYNC™............................................................323 General Information..........................................323 SYNC™ Troubleshooting.........................353 Tailgate.............................................................186 Bed Extender.......................................................189 Box Side Step......................................................188 Tailgate Lock........................................................186 Tailgate Removal................................................187 Tailgate Step.........................................................187 Technical Specifications See: Capacities and Specifications............296 Terrain Response..........................................170 Principle of Operation.......................................170 The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only)........................221 Tire Care..........................................................268 Glossary of Tire Terminology........................269 Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading.............................................................268 Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall............................................................270 Temperature A B C............................................269 Traction AA A B C..............................................269 Treadwear............................................................268 Tire Pressure Monitoring System...........283 Changing Tires With a Tire Pressure Monitoring System.......................................284 Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System ......................................285 466 F150 (TF6) , enUSA Index Tires See: Wheels and Tires.....................................266 Towing a Trailer..............................................191 Load Placement...................................................191 Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels.........................................................208 Emergency Towing...........................................208 Recreational Towing........................................208 Towing...............................................................191 Traction Control............................................166 Principle of Operation......................................166 Trailer Sway Control....................................192 Transfer Case Fluid Check........................245 Transmission Code Designation...........300 Transmission...................................................147 Transmission See: Transmission...............................................147 Transporting the Vehicle...........................207 Under Hood Overview - 3.5L Ecoboost™.................................................236 Under Hood Overview - 3.7L....................237 Under Hood Overview - 5.0L..................238 Under Hood Overview - 6.2L...................239 Universal Garage Door Opener................124 CAR2U® Home Automation System..........124 HomeLink Wireless Control System............127 USB Port..........................................................322 Using Cruise Control....................................176 Switching Cruise Control Off..........................176 Switching Cruise Control On...........................176 Using Four-Wheel Drive.............................153 4WD Indicator Lights.........................................153 Driving Off-Road With Truck and Utility Vehicles.............................................................156 How Your Vehicle Differs From Other Vehicles.............................................................156 Using the 2-Speed Automatic 4WD System...............................................................154 Using the Electronic Shift on the Fly 4WD system................................................................153 Using Hill Descent Control........................170 Hill descent modes............................................170 Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems..........................................................55 Using Power Running Boards....................63 Automatic Power Deploy..................................63 Automatic Power Stow......................................63 Bounce-back.........................................................64 Enabling and Disabling......................................63 Manual Power Deploy........................................63 Using Snow Chains.....................................283 Using Stability Control...............................168 AdvanceTrac™ with Roll Stability Control™ (RSC™)............................................................168 Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player............................................................345 Accessing Your Play Menu.............................349 Connecting Your Digital Media Player to the USB Port..........................................................345 Media Menu Features......................................348 Media Voice Commands................................346 System Settings..................................................351 What's Playing?.................................................346 Using SYNC™ With Your Phone.............327 Accessing Features through the Phone Menu...................................................................331 Accessing Your Phone Settings....................334 Making Calls........................................................330 Pairing a Phone for the First Time...............328 Pairing Subsequent Phones..........................328 Phone Options during an Active Call.........330 Phone Voice Commands................................328 Receiving Calls...................................................330 System Settings.................................................335 Text Messaging...................................................333 Using Traction Control...............................166 System Indicator Lights and Messages..........................................................166 Using Voice Recognition...........................325 Initiating a Voice Session................................325 System Interaction and Feedback..............326 Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)..........................221 Vehicle Care...................................................259 General Information.........................................259 Vehicle Certification Label.......................299 Vehicle Identification Number...............298 467 F150 (TF6) , enUSA Vehicle Storage............................................264 Battery...................................................................265 Body.......................................................................264 Brakes....................................................................265 Cooling system...................................................265 Engine....................................................................265 Fuel system..........................................................265 General..................................................................264 Miscellaneous.....................................................265 Removing Vehicle From Storage.................265 Tires........................................................................265 Ventilated Seats.............................................121 Heated and Ventilated Seats Air Filter Replacement ..................................................122 Ventilation See: Climate Control.........................................106 VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number............298 Voice Control....................................................67 Index Warning Lamps and Indicators.................82 4X2............................................................................85 4X4 Auto.................................................................85 4X4 HIGH................................................................85 4X4 LOW.................................................................85 Anti-Lock Braking System................................83 Battery......................................................................83 Brake System.........................................................83 Check 4X4..............................................................83 Cruise Control........................................................83 Direction Indicator...............................................83 Door Ajar..................................................................83 Electronic Locking Differential........................83 Engine Coolant Temperature..........................83 Engine Oil................................................................83 Fasten Safety Belt...............................................84 Front Airbag...........................................................84 High Beam..............................................................84 Hill Descent............................................................84 Low Fuel Level......................................................84 Low Tire Pressure Warning...............................84 Powertrain Malfunction/Reduced Power/Electronic Throttle Control...........84 Service Engine Soon...........................................84 Traction and Stability Control.........................85 Traction and Stability Control Off.................85 Transmission Tow/Haul....................................85 Washer Fluid Check....................................246 Washers See: Cleaning the Exterior..............................259 See: Wipers and Washers.................................69 Waxing............................................................260 Wheel Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel.......................289 Wheels and Tires.........................................266 General Information.........................................266 Technical Specifications.................................294 Windows and Mirrors....................................75 Windshield Washers.....................................70 Windshield Wipers........................................69 Speed dependent wipers (if equipped)..........................................................69 Wipers and Washers.....................................69 468 F150 (TF6) , enUSA 2014 F-150 Owner’s Manual ’ fordowner.com ford.ca EL3J 19A321 AA | March 2014 | Third Printing | Owner’s Manual | F-150 | Litho in U.S.A. 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Part Number: 20140214211023 Table of Contents Introduction About This Manual...........................................7 Symbols Glossary.............................................7 Data Recording..................................................9 California Proposition 65..............................11 Perchlorate.........................................................11 Ford Credit..........................................................11 Replacement Parts Recommendation........................................11 Special Notices................................................12 Mobile Communications Equipment.....................................................12 Export Unique Options..................................13 Child Safety General Information.......................................14 Installing Child Seats.....................................15 Booster Seats..................................................24 Child Seat Positioning..................................26 Child Safety Locks.........................................28 Safety Belts Principle of Operation..................................30 Fastening the Safety Belts...........................31 Safety Belt Height Adjustment.................34 Safety Belt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime.............................................................34 Safety Belt Minder.........................................35 Child Restraint and Safety Belt Maintenance................................................37 Personal Safety System™ Personal Safety System™..........................38 Supplementary Restraints System Principle of Operation..................................39 Driver and Passenger Airbags...................40 Front Passenger Sensing System.............41 Side Airbags.....................................................45 Safety Canopy™............................................46 Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator.......48 Airbag Disposal..............................................48 Keys and Remote Controls General Information on Radio Frequencies.................................................49 Remote Control..............................................49 Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control............................................................52 MyKey™ Principle of Operation..................................53 Creating a MyKey............................................53 Clearing All MyKeys.......................................55 Checking MyKey System Status...............55 Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems.........................................................55 MyKey Troubleshooting...............................56 Locks Locking and Unlocking.................................57 Keyless Entry...................................................58 Security Passive Anti-Theft System..........................61 Anti-Theft Alarm............................................62 Power Running Boards Using Power Running Boards....................63 Steering Wheel Adjusting the Steering Wheel...................65 Audio Control..................................................66 Voice Control....................................................67 Cruise Control..................................................67 Information Display Control.......................67 Pedals Adjusting the Pedals....................................68 F150 (TF6) , enUSA Table of Contents Seats Sitting in the Correct Position...................114 Head Restraints..............................................114 Manual Seats..................................................116 Power Seats.....................................................117 Memory Function..........................................118 Rear Seats........................................................119 Heated Seats.................................................120 Ventilated Seats.............................................121 Front Seat Armrest.......................................122 Rear Seat Armrest........................................123 Universal Garage Door Opener Universal Garage Door Opener...............124 Auxiliary Power Points Auxiliary Power Points................................132 Storage Compartments Center Console..............................................134 Overhead Console........................................134 Starting and Stopping the Engine General Information....................................135 Ignition Switch...............................................135 Starting a Gasoline Engine........................135 Engine Block Heater.....................................137 Fuel and Refueling Safety Precautions......................................139 Fuel Quality....................................................140 Running Out of Fuel......................................141 Refueling..........................................................142 Fuel Consumption........................................143 Emission Control System..........................144 Wipers and Washers Windshield Wipers........................................69 Autowipers.......................................................69 Windshield Washers.....................................70 Lighting Lighting Control................................................71 Autolamps..........................................................71 Instrument Lighting Dimmer......................72 Daytime Running Lamps.............................72 Front Fog Lamps.............................................72 Direction Indicators........................................73 Interior Lamps..................................................73 Windows and Mirrors Power Windows..............................................75 Exterior Mirrors................................................76 Interior Mirror....................................................78 Sun Visors.........................................................79 Moonroof...........................................................79 Instrument Cluster Gauges................................................................81 Warning Lamps and Indicators.................82 Audible Warnings and Indicators.............85 Information Displays General Information......................................87 Information Messages.................................98 Climate Control Manual Climate Control............................106 Manual Climate Control.............................107 Automatic Climate Control......................109 Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate..........................................................110 Heated Windows and Mirrors....................112 Remote Start...................................................113 F150 (TF6) , enUSA Table of Contents Transmission Automatic Transmission............................147 Four-Wheel Drive Using Four-Wheel Drive.............................153 Rear Axle Limited Slip Differential..............................161 Electronic Locking Differential.................161 Brakes General Information....................................163 Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes...........................................................163 Parking Brake.................................................164 Hill Start Assist..............................................164 Traction Control Principle of Operation................................166 Using Traction Control...............................166 Stability Control Principle of Operation.................................167 Using Stability Control...............................168 Terrain Response Principle of Operation.................................170 Using Hill Descent Control........................170 Parking Aids Parking Aid.......................................................172 Rear View Camera........................................173 Cruise Control Principle of Operation.................................176 Using Cruise Control....................................176 Driving Aids Steering.............................................................177 F150 (TF6) , enUSA Load Carrying Load Limit........................................................179 Tailgate.............................................................186 Towing Towing a Trailer..............................................191 Trailer Sway Control....................................192 Recommended Towing Weights............192 Essential Towing Checks...........................201 Transporting the Vehicle...........................207 Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels......208 Driving Hints Breaking-In......................................................210 Economical Driving......................................210 Driving Through Water.................................211 Floor Mats.........................................................211 Snowplowing..................................................212 Roadside Emergencies Roadside Assistance...................................215 Hazard Warning Flashers..........................216 Fuel Shutoff....................................................216 Jump Starting the Vehicle.........................216 Post-Crash Alert System...........................218 Customer Assistance Getting the Services You Need................219 In California (U.S. Only)............................220 The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only).......................221 Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)........................221 Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada........................................................222 Ordering Additional Owner's Literature.....................................................223 Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only).............................................................223 Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only).............................................................224 Table of Contents Fuses Fuse Specification Chart...........................225 Changing a Fuse...........................................233 Maintenance General Information...................................235 Opening and Closing the Hood..............235 Under Hood Overview - 3.5L Ecoboost™................................................236 Under Hood Overview - 3.7L....................237 Under Hood Overview - 5.0L..................238 Under Hood Overview - 6.2L...................239 Engine Oil Dipstick......................................240 Engine Oil Check..........................................240 Engine Coolant Check................................241 Automatic Transmission Fluid Check...........................................................245 Transfer Case Fluid Check........................245 Brake Fluid Check........................................246 Power Steering Fluid Check....................246 Washer Fluid Check....................................246 Fuel Filter........................................................246 Changing the 12V Battery.........................246 Checking the Wiper Blades.....................249 Changing the Wiper Blades.....................249 Adjusting the Headlamps........................249 Removing a Headlamp...............................251 Changing a Bulb...........................................252 Bulb Specification Chart...........................254 Changing the Engine Air Filter - 3.5L Ecoboost™................................................256 Changing the Engine Air Filter - 3.7L/ 5.0L/6.2L.....................................................257 Vehicle Care General Information...................................259 Cleaning Products.......................................259 Cleaning the Exterior..................................259 Waxing............................................................260 Cleaning the Engine...................................260 F150 (TF6) , enUSA Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades...........................................................261 Cleaning the Interior....................................261 Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens........................261 Cleaning Leather Seats.............................262 Repairing Minor Paint Damage..............263 Cleaning the Alloy Wheels.......................264 Vehicle Storage............................................264 Wheels and Tires General Information...................................266 Tire Care..........................................................268 Using Snow Chains.....................................283 Tire Pressure Monitoring System...........283 Changing a Road Wheel...........................289 Technical Specifications...........................294 Capacities and Specific- ations Engine Specifications................................296 Motorcraft Parts..........................................298 Vehicle Identification Number...............298 Vehicle Certification Label.......................299 Transmission Code Designation...........300 Technical Specifications............................301 Audio System General Information...................................306 Audio unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM.......307 Audio unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/ SYNC/Satellite Radio...........................308 Audio unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/ SYNC/Satellite Radio.............................312 Audio unit - Vehicles With: Sony AM/FM/ CD...................................................................315 Digital Radio...................................................316 Satellite Radio...............................................318 Audio Input Jack............................................321 USB Port..........................................................322 Media Hub......................................................322 Table of Contents SYNC™ General Information...................................323 Using Voice Recognition...........................325 Using SYNC™ With Your Phone.............327 SYNC™ Applications and Services......338 Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player...........................................................345 SYNC™ Troubleshooting.........................353 MyFord Touch™ General Information...................................359 Settings...........................................................366 Entertainment...............................................376 Phone...............................................................393 Information....................................................399 Climate...........................................................408 Navigation.......................................................410 Accessories Accessories.....................................................419 Appendices End User License Agreement...................421 Extended Service Plan (ESP) Extended Service Plan (ESP).................436 Scheduled Maintenance General Maintenance Information.......438 Normal Scheduled Maintenance...........441 Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance.............................................446 Scheduled Maintenance Record............451 F150 (TF6) , enUSA 6 F150 (TF6) , enUSA Introduction 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 it, 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 handheld 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 your vehicle. Note: Some of the illustrations in this manual may be used for different models, so may appear different to you on your vehicle. However, the essential information in the illustrations is always correct. 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 the 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. F150 (TF6) , enUSA Right-hand side Left-hand side Protecting the Environment You must 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. SYMBOLS GLOSSARY These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle. Safety alert See Owner's Manual Air conditioning system Anti-lock braking system Avoid smoking, flames or sparks E154903E162384Introduction Battery Battery acid Brake fluid - non petroleum based Brake system Cabin air filter Check fuel cap Engine oil Explosive gas Fan warning Fasten safety belt Front airbag Front fog lamps Child safety door lock or unlock Fuel pump reset Child seat lower anchor Fuse compartment Child seat tether anchor Hazard warning flashers Cruise control Do not open when hot Engine air filter Engine coolant Heated rear window Heated windshield Interior luggage compartment release Jack Engine coolant temperature Keep out of reach of children Lighting control F150 (TF6) , enUSA E71340E91392E161353Introduction Low tire pressure warning Maintain correct fluid level Note operating instructions Panic alarm Parking aid Parking brake Power steering fluid Power windows front/rear Power window lockout Service engine soon Side airbag Shield the eyes 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, 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, when your vehicle is in for service or repair, Ford Motor Company, Ford of Canada, and service and repair facilities may access or share among them data for vehicle improvement purposes. For U.S. only (if equipped), if you choose to use the SYNC Vehicle Health Report, 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 for any purpose. See SYNC™ (page 323). 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. F150 (TF6) , enUSA E139213E167012Introduction and 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; • 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. 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™ (page 323). 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™ (page 323). 10 F150 (TF6) , enUSA Introduction REPLACEMENT PARTS RECOMMENDATION Your vehicle has been built 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 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. CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING 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. PERCHLORATE Certain components in your vehicle such as airbag modules, safety belt 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/hazardouswaste/ perchlorate FORD CREDIT (U.S. 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. For your convenience we offer a number of ways to contact us, as well as help manage your account. Phone: 1-800-727-7000 For more information regarding Ford Credit, as well as access Account Manager, please go to www.fordcredit.com. 11 F150 (TF6) , enUSA Introduction 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 212). Using your vehicle as an ambulance Do not use this vehicle as an ambulance. Your vehicle is not equipped with the Ford Ambulance Preparation Package. MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT 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 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. Warranty on Replacement Parts Genuine Ford and Motorcraft replacement parts are the only replacement parts that benefit from a Ford Warranty. Damage caused to your vehicle as a result of the failure of non-Ford parts may not be covered by the Ford Warranty. 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, refer to the Warranty Manual 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 Failure to follow the specific warnings and instructions could result in personal injury. See Supplementary Restraints System (page 39). Front seat mounted rear-facing child or infant seats should NEVER be placed in front of an active passenger airbag. Notice to owners of pickup trucks and utility type vehicles WARNING Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles. 12 F150 (TF6) , enUSA Introduction 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. 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. 13 F150 (TF6) , enUSA Child Safety WARNINGS requirements of law. Ford recommends checking with a NHTSA Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician (CPST) and consult your pediatrician to make sure your child seat is appropriate for your child, and is compatible with and properly installed in your vehicle. To locate a child seat fitting station and CPST, contact the NHTSA toll free at 1-888-327-4236 or go to http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov. In Canada, check with your local St. John Ambulance office for referral to a CPST or for further information, contact your provincial ministry of transportation, locate your local St. John Ambulance office by searching for St. John Ambulance on the internet, or Transport Canada at 1-800-333-0371 (http://www.tc.gc.ca). Failure to properly restrain children in safety seats made especially for their height, age, and weight may result in an increased risk of serious injury or death to your child. GENERAL INFORMATION See the following sections for directions on how to properly use safety restraints for children. WARNINGS Always make sure your child is secured properly in a device that is appropriate for their height, age and weight. Child safety restraints must be bought separately from your vehicle. Failure to follow these instructions and guidelines may result in an increased risk of serious injury or death to your child. All children are shaped differently. The recommendations for safety restraints are based on probable child height, age and weight thresholds from National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and other safety organizations, or are the minimum 14 F150 (TF6) , enUSA Child Safety Recommendations for Safety Restraints for Children Child Child size, height, weight, or age Recommended restraint type Infants or toddlers Children weighing 40 lb (18 kg) or less (generally age four or younger). Small children Larger children Children who have outgrown or no longer properly fit in a child safety seat (gener- ally children who are less than 4 ft. 9 in. (1.45 m) tall, are greater than age four and less than age 12, and between 40 lb (18 kg) and 80 lb (36 kg) and upward to 100 lb (45 kg) if recommended by your child restraint manufacturer). Children who have outgrown or no longer properly fit in a belt-positioning booster seat (generally children who are at least 4 ft. 9 in. (1.45 m) tall or greater than 80 lb (36 kg) or 100 lb (45 kg) if recom- mended by child restraint manufacturer). Use a child safety seat (sometimes called an infant carrier, convertible seat, or toddler seat). Use a belt-positioning booster seat. Use a vehicle safety belt having the lap belt snug and low across the hips, shoulder belt centered across the shoulder and chest, and seat back upright. INSTALLING CHILD SEATS Child Seats • You are required by law to properly use safety seats for infants and toddlers in the United States and Canada. • Many states and provinces require that small children use approved booster seats until they reach age eight, a height of 4 feet 9 inches (1.45 meters) tall, or 80 pounds (36 kilograms). Check your local and state or provincial laws for specific requirements about the safety of children in your vehicle. • When possible, always properly restrain children 12 years of age and under in a rear seating position of your vehicle. Accident statistics suggest that children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in a front seating position. See Front Passenger Sensing System (page 41). 15 F150 (TF6) , enUSA E142594Child Safety Use a child safety seat (sometimes called an infant carrier, convertible seat, or toddler seat) for infants, toddlers, or children weighing 40 pounds (18 kilograms) or less (generally age four or younger). Using Lap and Shoulder Belts WARNINGS Airbags can kill or injure a child in a child seat. Never place a rear-facing child seat in front of an active airbag. If you must use a forward-facing child seat in the front seat, move the vehicle seat upon which the seat is installed all the way back. Airbags can kill or injure a child in a child seat. Children 12 and under should be properly restrained in the rear seat whenever possible. Depending on where you secure a child restraint, and depending on the child restraint design, you may block access to certain safety belt buckle assemblies and LATCH lower anchors, rendering those features potentially unusable. To avoid risk of injury, occupants should only use seating positions where they are able to be properly restrained. • Place the vehicle seat upon which the child seat will be installed in the upright position. • Put the safety belt in the automatic locking mode. This vehicle does not require the use of a locking clip. Perform the following steps when installing the child seat with combination lap and shoulder belts: Note: Although the child seat illustrated is a forward facing child seat, the steps are the same for installing a rear facing child seat. 1. Position the child safety seat in a seat with a combination lap and shoulder belt. When installing a child safety seat with combination lap and shoulder belts: • Use the correct safety belt buckle for that seating position. Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle until you hear a snap and feel it latch. Make sure the tongue is securely fastened in the buckle. Keep the buckle release button pointing up and away from the safety seat, with the tongue between the child seat and the release button, to prevent accidental unbuckling. • • F150 (TF6) , enUSA 2. Pull down on the shoulder belt and then grasp the shoulder belt and lap belt together. 16 E142528E142529Child Safety 3. While holding the shoulder and lap belt portions together, route the tongue through the child seat according to the child seat manufacturer's instructions. Be sure the belt webbing is not twisted. 5. To put the retractor in the automatic locking mode, grasp the shoulder portion of the belt and pull downward until all of the belt is pulled out. Note: The automatic locking mode is available on the front passenger and rear seats. This vehicle does not require the use of a locking clip. 6. Allow the belt to retract to remove slack. The belt will click as it retracts to indicate it is in the automatic locking mode. 7. Try to pull the belt out of the retractor to make sure the retractor is in the automatic locking mode (you should not be able to pull more belt out). If the retractor is not locked, unbuckle the belt and repeat Steps 5 and 6. 4. Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle (the buckle closest to the direction the tongue is coming from) for that seating position until you hear a snap and feel the latch engage. Make sure the tongue is latched securely by pulling on it. 17 F150 (TF6) , enUSA E142530E142531E142875E142533Child Safety Using Lap and Shoulder Belts (Front Center Seating Position) WARNINGS Airbags can kill or injure a child in a child seat. If you must use a forward-facing child seat in the front seat, move the vehicle seat upon which the seat is installed all the way back. Rear facing child seats should never be placed in front of an active airbag. Always use both lap and shoulder safety belt in the center seating position. The belt webbing below the tongue is the lap portion of the combination lap and shoulder belt, and the belt webbing above the tongue is the shoulder belt portion of the combination lap and shoulder belt. 1. Position the child safety seat in the front center seat. 8. Remove remaining slack from the belt. Force the seat down with extra weight, for example, by pressing down or kneeling on the child restraint while pulling up on the shoulder belt in order to force slack from the belt. This is necessary to remove the remaining slack that will exist once the extra weight of the child is added to the child restraint. It also helps to achieve the proper snugness of the child seat to your vehicle. Sometimes, a slight lean toward the buckle will help to remove remaining slack from the belt. 9. Attach the tether strap (if the child seat is equipped). 10. Before placing the child in the seat, forcibly move the seat forward and back to make sure the seat is securely held in place. To check this, grab the seat at the belt path and attempt to move it side to side and forward and back. There should be no more than 1 inch (2.5 centimeters) of movement for proper installation. Ford recommends checking with a NHTSA Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician to make certain the child restraint is properly installed. In Canada, check with your local St. John Ambulance office for referral to a Certified Passenger Seat Technician. 18 F150 (TF6) , enUSA E142534E142528Child Safety 4. Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle (the buckle closest to the direction the tongue is coming from) for that seating position until you hear a snap and feel the latch engage. Make sure the tongue is latched securely by pulling on it. 2. Slide the tongue up the webbing. 5. While pushing down with your knee on the child seat pull up on the shoulder belt portion to tighten the lap belt portion of the combination lap and shoulder belt. 6. Allow the safety belt to retract and remove any slack in the belt to securely tighten the child safety seat in the vehicle. 7. Attach the tether strap (if the child seat is equipped). 3. While holding both shoulder and lap portions next to the tongue, route the tongue and webbing through the child seat according to the child seat manufacturer's instructions. Be sure that the belt webbing is not twisted. 19 F150 (TF6) , enUSA E162708E142530E142531E142533E142534Child Safety 8. Before placing the child in the seat, forcibly move the seat forward and back to make sure the seat is securely held in place. To check this, grab the seat at the belt path and attempt to move it side to side and forward and back. There should be no more than 1 inch (2.5 centimeters) of movement for proper installation. 9. Check from time to time to be sure that there is no slack in the lap and shoulder belt. The shoulder belt must be snug to keep the lap belt tight during a crash. Ford recommends checking with a NHTSA Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician to make certain the child restraint is properly installed. In Canada, check with your local St. John Ambulance office for referral to a Child Passenger Safety Technician. Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH) WARNINGS Never attach two child safety seats to the same anchor. In a crash, one anchor may not be strong enough to hold two child safety seat attachments and may break, causing serious injury or death. WARNINGS Depending on where you secure a child restraint, and depending on the child restraint design, you may block access to certain safety belt buckle assemblies or LATCH lower anchors, rendering those features potentially unusable. To avoid risk of injury, occupants should only use seating positions where they are able to be properly restrained. The LATCH system is composed of three vehicle anchor points: two lower anchors located where the vehicle seat back and seat cushion meet (called the seat bight) and one top tether anchor located behind that seating position. LATCH compatible child safety seats have two rigid or webbing mounted attachments that connect to the two lower anchors at the LATCH equipped seating positions in your vehicle. This type of attachment method eliminates the need to use safety belts to attach the child seat, however the safety belt can still be used to attach the child seat if the lower anchors are not used. For forward-facing child seats, the top tether strap must also be attached to the proper top tether anchor, if a top tether strap has been provided with your child seat. Your vehicle is equipped with LATCH lower anchors for child seat installation at the following seating positions (LATCH is not available on F150 Regular Cab): 20 F150 (TF6) , enUSA Child Safety SuperCab and SuperCrew Use of Inboard Lower Anchors from the Outboard Seating Positions (Center Seating Use) WARNING The standardized spacing for LATCH lower anchors is 11 inches (280 millimeters) center to center. Do not use LATCH lower anchors for the center seating position unless the child seat manufacturer's instructions permit and specify using anchors spaced at least as far apart as those in this vehicle. The lower anchors at the center of the second row rear seat are spaced 25.7 inches (652 millimeters) apart. The standardized spacing for LATCH lower anchors is 11 inches (280 millimeters) center to center. A child seat with rigid LATCH attachments cannot be installed at the center seating position. LATCH compatible child seats (with attachments on belt webbing) can only be used at this seating position provided that the child seat manufacturer's instructions permit use with the anchor spacing stated. Do not attach a child seat to any lower anchor if an adjacent child seat is attached to that anchor. The lower LATCH anchors are located at the rear section of the rear seat between the cushion and seatback. Follow the child seat manufacturer's instructions to properly install a child seat with LATCH attachments. Follow the instructions later in this chapter on attaching child safety seats with tether straps. Attach LATCH lower attachments of the child seat only to the anchors shown. 21 F150 (TF6) , enUSA E166694E166695Child Safety Contact the manufacturer of your child seat for information about ordering a tether strap, or to obtain a longer tether strap if the tether strap on your safety seat does not reach the appropriate top tether anchor in the vehicle. The passenger seats of your vehicle may be equipped with built-in tether strap anchors located behind the seats as described below. The tether anchors in your vehicle may be loops of webbing above the seatback or an anchor bracket behind the seat on the rear edge of the seat cushion. The rear seat in the SuperCab and SuperCrew has three straps along the top of the seat back that function as both routing loops for the tether straps and anchor loops. The tether strap anchors in your vehicle are in the following positions (shown from top view): Regular Cab Each time you use the safety seat, check that the seat is properly attached to the lower anchors and tether anchor, if applicable. Tug the child seat from side to side and forward and back where it is secured to the vehicle. The seat should move less than one inch when you do this for a proper installation. If the safety seat is not anchored properly, the risk of a child being injured in a crash greatly increases. Combining Safety Belt and LATCH Lower Anchors for Attaching Child Safety Seats When used in combination, either the safety belt or the LATCH lower anchors may be attached first, provided a proper installation is achieved. Attach the tether strap afterward, if included with the child seat. Using Tether Straps Many forward-facing child safety seats include a tether strap which extends from the back of the child safety seat and hooks to an anchoring point called the top tether anchor. Tether straps are available as an accessory for many older safety seats. SuperCrew and SuperCab 22 F150 (TF6) , enUSA E166696E166697Child Safety Regular Cab passenger and center seats (located on back panel) If the tether strap is clipped incorrectly, the child safety seat may not be retained properly in the event of a crash. 4. Tighten the child safety seat tether strap according to the manufacturer's instructions. If the safety seat is not anchored properly, the risk of a child being injured in a crash greatly increases. If your child restraint system is equipped with a tether strap, and the child restraint manufacturer recommends its use, Ford also recommends its use. Rear Seat Tether Strap Attachment (SuperCab and SuperCrew) Attach the tether strap only to the appropriate tether anchor as shown. The tether strap may not work properly if attached somewhere other than the correct tether anchor. If you install a child seat with rigid LATCH attachments, do not tighten the tether strap enough to lift the child seat off the vehicle seat cushion when the child is seated in it. Keep the tether strap just snug without lifting the front of the child seat. Keeping the child seat just touching the vehicle seat gives the best protection in a severe crash. Once the child safety seat has been installed using either the safety belt, the lower anchors of the LATCH system, or both, you can attach the top tether strap. Front Seat Tether Strap Attachment (Regular Cab) 1. Route the child safety seat tether strap over the back of the seat and under the head restraint. Note: For vehicles with adjustable head restraints, route the tether strap under the head restraint and between the head restraint posts, otherwise route the tether strap over the top of the seat back. 2. Locate the correct anchor for the selected seating position. You may need to pull the seat back forward to access the tether anchors. Make sure the seat is locked in the upright position before installing the child seat. 3. Clip the tether strap to the anchor as shown. 23 F150 (TF6) , enUSA E166698E167009Child Safety There are three loops of webbing just above the back of the rear seat (along the bottom edge of the rear window). Use these loops as both routing loops and anchor loops for up to three child safety seat tether straps. For example, the center loop can be used as a routing loop for a child safety seat in the center rear seat and as an anchoring loop for child seats installed in the outboard rear seats. Many tether straps cannot be tightened if the tether strap is hooked to the loop directly behind the child seat. To provide a tight tether strap: 1. Route the tether strap under the head restraint and through the loop directly behind the child seat. 2. Route the tether strap behind the head restraint supports to a loop behind an adjacent seating position, and hook the strap hook onto the loop. If using the driver's side, pass the strap behind the shoulder belt mounting for the center seat. Always put the tether strap through the routing loop. The head restraint support post will hold the child seat tightly, but the head restraint post is not strong enough to hold the child seat during a crash. 3. Tighten the tether strap according to the child seat manufacturer's instructions. If the safety seat is not anchored properly, the risk of a child being injured in a crash greatly increases. If your child restraint system is equipped with a tether strap, and the child restraint manufacturer recommends its use, Ford also recommends its use. BOOSTER SEATS WARNING Never place, or allow a child to place, the shoulder belt under a child's arm or behind the back because it reduces the protection for the upper part of the body and may increase the risk of injury or death in a crash. Use a belt-positioning booster seat for children who have outgrown or no longer properly fit in a child safety seat (generally children who are less than 4 feet 9 inches (1.45 meters) tall, are greater than age four (4) and less than age twelve (12), and between 40 pounds (18 kilograms) and 80 pounds (36 kilograms) and upward to 100 pounds (45 kilograms) if 24 F150 (TF6) , enUSA E162714E162715Child Safety Types of Booster Seats recommended by your child restraint manufacturer). Many state and provincial laws require that children use approved booster seats until they reach age eight, a height of 4 feet 9 inches (1.45 meters) tall, or 80 pounds (36 kilograms). Booster seats should be used until you can answer YES to ALL of these questions when seated without a booster seat: Backless booster seats • If your backless booster seat has a removable shield, remove the shield. If a vehicle seating position has a low seat back or no head restraint, a backless booster seat may place your child's head (as measured at the tops of the ears) above the top of the seat. In this case, move the backless booster to another seating position with a higher seat back or head restraint and lap and shoulder belts, or consider using a high back booster seat. • Can the child sit all the way back against their vehicle seat back with knees bent comfortably at the edge of the seat cushion? • Can the child sit without slouching? • Does the lap belt rest low across the hips? Is the shoulder belt centered on the shoulder and chest? • • Can the child stay seated like this for the whole trip? Always use booster seats in conjunction with your vehicle lap and shoulder belt. • High back booster seats 25 F150 (TF6) , enUSA E142595E68924E70710Child Safety If, with a backless booster seat, you cannot find a seating position that adequately supports your child's head, a high back booster seat would be a better choice. Children and booster seats vary in size and shape. Choose a booster that keeps the lap belt low and snug across the hips, never up across the stomach, and lets you adjust the shoulder belt to cross the chest and rest snugly near the center of the shoulder. The following drawings compare the ideal fit (center) to a shoulder belt uncomfortably close to the neck and a shoulder belt that could slip off the shoulder. The drawings also show how the lap belt should be low and snug across the child's hips. If the booster seat slides on the vehicle seat upon which it is being used, placing a rubberized mesh sold as shelf or carpet liner under the booster seat may improve this condition. Do not introduce any item thicker than this under the booster seat. Check with the booster seat manufacturer's instructions. CHILD SEAT POSITIONING WARNINGS Airbags can kill or injure a child in a child seat. Never place a rear-facing child seat in front of an active airbag. If you must use a forward-facing child seat in the front seat, move the vehicle seat upon which the child seat is installed all 26 F150 (TF6) , enUSA E142596E142597Child Safety WARNINGS Never let a passenger hold a child on his or her lap while your vehicle is moving. The passenger cannot protect the child from injury in a crash, which may result in serious injury or death. Never use pillows, books, or towels to boost a child. They can slide around and increase the likelihood of injury or death in a crash. Always restrain an unoccupied child seat or booster seat. These objects may become projectiles in a crash or sudden stop, which may increase the risk of serious injury. Never place, or allow a child to place, the shoulder belt under a child's arm or behind the back because it reduces the protection for the upper part of the body and may increase the risk of injury or death in a crash. To avoid risk of injury, do not leave children or pets unattended in your vehicle. WARNINGS the way back. When possible, all children age 12 and under should be properly restrained in a rear seating position. If all children cannot be seated and restrained properly in a rear seating position, properly restrain the largest child in the front seat. Always carefully follow the instructions and warnings provided by the manufacturer of any child restraint to determine if the restraint device is appropriate for your child's size, height, weight, or age. Follow the child restraint manufacturer's instructions and warnings provided for installation and use in conjunction with the instructions and warnings provided by your vehicle manufacturer. A safety seat that is improperly installed or utilized, is inappropriate for your child's height, age, or weight or does not properly fit the child may increase the risk of serious injury or death. 27 F150 (TF6) , enUSA Child Safety Recommendations for attaching child safety restraints for children Restraint Use any attachment method as indicated below by X Type Combined weight of child and child seat LATCH (lower

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