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1 Introduction4 Instrument Cluster14 Warning lights and chimes14 Gauges20 Message center21 Entertainment Systems49AM/FM stereo49AM/FM stereo with CD/MP351 Auxiliary input jack (Line in)60 USB port61 Satellite radio information65 Navigation system68 SYNC 68 Climate Controls69 Manual heating and air conditioning69 Dual electronic automatic temperature control72 Navigation system based climate control77 Rear window defroster81 Lights83 Headlamps83 Turn signal control86 Bulb replacement89 Driver Controls95 Windshield wiper/washer control95 Steering wheel adjustment96 Power windows103 Mirrors106 Speed control111 Tailgate124 Table of Contents12011 F-150(f12)Owners Guide, 3rd PrintingUSA(fus)Locks and Security137 Keys137 Locks145 Anti-theft system158 Seating and Safety Restraints162 Seating162 Safety restraints178 Airbags194 Child restraints209 Tires, Wheels and Loading232 Tire information234 Tire inflation237 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)249 Vehicle loading256 Trailer towing264 Trailer brake controller-integrated270 Recreational towing276 Driving278 Starting278 Brakes284 AdvanceTrac 286 Transmission operation299 Reverse sensing system304 Rear-view camera system306 Roadside Emergencies327 Getting roadside assistance327 Hazard flasher control328 Fuel pump shut-off328 Fuses and relays329 Changing tires339 Wheel lug nut torque347 Jump starting348 Wrecker towing352 Table of Contents22011 F-150(f12)Owners Guide, 3rd PrintingUSA(fus)Customer Assistance354 Reporting safety defects ( only)361 Reporting safety defects (Canada only)

2 361 Cleaning362 Maintenance and Specifications373 Engine compartment375 Engine oil380 Battery383 Engine coolant386 Fuel information393 Air filter(s)408 Part numbers414 Maintenance product specifications and capacities415 Engine data419 Accessories424 ford Extended Service Plan427 Scheduled Maintenance431 Normal scheduled maintenance and log437 Index458 All rights reserved. Reproduction by any means, electronic or mechanicalincluding photocopying, recording or by any information storage and retrievalsystem or translation in whole or part is not permitted without writtenauthorization from ford Motor Company. ford may change the Contents withoutnotice and without incurring 2011 ford Motor CompanyTable of Contents32011 F-150(f12)Owners Guide, 3rd PrintingUSA(fus)CONGRATULATIONSC ongratulations on acquiring your new ford . Please take the time to getwell acquainted with your vehicle by reading this handbook.

3 The moreyou know and understand about your vehicle, the greater the safety andpleasure you will derive from driving more information on ford Motor Company and its products visit thefollowing website: In the United States: In Canada: In Australia: In Mexico: owner information is given in separate Owner s Guide describes every option and model variant availableand therefore some of the items covered may not apply to yourparticular vehicle. Furthermore, due to printing cycles it may describeoptions before they are generally to pass on this Owner s Guide when reselling the vehicle. It isan integral part of the : Fuel pump shut-off:In the event of an accidentthis feature will automatically cut off the fuel supply to theengine. It can also be activated through sudden vibration ( collisionwhen parking). To restart your vehicle, refer toFuel pump shut-offintheRoadside AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTIONW arning symbols in this guideHow can you reduce the risk of personal injury to yourself or others?

4 Inthis guide, answers to such questions are contained in commentshighlighted by the warning triangle symbol. These comments should beread and F-150(f12)Owners Guide, 3rd PrintingUSA(fus)Warning symbols on your vehicleWhen you see this symbol, it isimperative that you consult therelevant section of this guide beforetouching or attempting adjustmentof any the environmentWe must all play our part inprotecting the environment. Correctvehicle usage and the authorizeddisposal of waste, cleaning andlubrication materials are significantsteps towards this aim. Information in this respect is highlighted in thisguide with the tree Proposition 65 WarningWARNING:Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, andcertain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known tothe State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or otherreproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles andcertain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals knownto the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or otherreproductive MATERIALC ertain components of this vehicle such as airbag modules, seat beltpretensioners, and button cell batteries may contain Perchlorate Material Special handling may apply for service or vehicle end of life YOUR VEHICLEYour vehicle does not need an extensive break-in.

5 Try not to drivecontinuously at the same speed for the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) ofnew vehicle operation. Vary your speed frequently in order to give themoving parts a chance to break your new vehicle at least 1,000 miles (1,600 km) before towing atrailer. For more detailed information about towing a trailer, refer toTrailer towingin theTires, Wheels and F-150(f12)Owners Guide, 3rd PrintingUSA(fus)Do not add friction modifier compounds or special break-in oils sincethese additives may prevent piston ring seating. SeeEngine oilin theMaintenance and Specificationschapter for more information on NOTICESNew Vehicle Limited WarrantyFor a detailed description of what is covered and what is not covered byyour vehicle s New Vehicle Limited Warranty, refer to theWarrantyGuidethat is provided to you along with your Owner s instructionsFor your added safety, your vehicle is fitted with sophisticated :Please read the sectionAirbag SupplementalRestraint System (SRS)in theSeating and Safety Restraintschapter.

6 Failure to follow the specific warnings and instructions couldresult in personal :Front seat mounted rear-facing child or infant seatsshouldNEVERbe placed in front of an active passenger your vehicle with a snowplowDo not use this vehicle for vehicle is not equipped with a snowplowing your vehicle as an ambulanceDo not use this vehicle as an vehicle is not equipped with the ford Ambulance F-150(f12)Owners Guide, 3rd PrintingUSA(fus)Notice to owners of pickup trucks and utility type vehiclesWARNING:Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rolloverrate than other types of you drive your vehicle, please read this Owner s Guide vehicle is not a passenger car. As with other vehicles of this type,failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss of vehiclecontrol, vehicle rollover, personal injury or TO OWNERS ABOUT HIGH PERFORMANCE TIRESNote:Your vehicle is equipped with high performance tires.

7 When firstdriving the vehicle after it has been parked for a period of time, you mayexperience a temporary ride disturbance. This is a characteristic of thetires and should be no reason for concern. The condition should correctitself within 5-15 miles (8-25 km) of driving. If the disturbance persists,have the tires serviced by an authorized RECORDINGS ervice Data RecordingService data recorders in your vehicle are capable of collecting andstoring diagnostic information about your vehicle. This potentiallyincludes information about the performance or status of various systemsand modules in the vehicle, such as engine, throttle, steering or brakesystems. In order to properly diagnose and service your vehicle, FordMotor Company, ford of Canada, and service and repair facilities mayaccess or share among them vehicle diagnostic information receivedthrough a direct connection to your vehicle when diagnosing or servicingyour vehicle.

8 For only (if equipped), if you choose to use the SYNC Vehicle Health Report, you consent that certain diagnostic informationmay also be accessed electronically by ford Motor Company and Fordauthorized service facilities, and that the diagnostic information may beused for any purpose. See yourSYNC supplement for more F-150(f12)Owners Guide, 3rd PrintingUSA(fus)Event Data RecordingThis vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR). Themain purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or nearcrash-like situations, such as an airbag deployment or hitting aroad obstacle; this data will assist in understanding how avehicle s systems performed. The EDR is designed to record datarelated to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short periodof time, typically 30 seconds or less. The EDR in this vehicle isdesigned to record such data as: How various systems in your vehicle were operating; Whether or not the driver and passenger seatbelts werebuckled/fastened; How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the acceleratorand/or the brake pedal; and How fast the vehicle was travelling; and Where the driver was positioning the steering data can help provide a better understanding of thecircumstances in which crashes and injuries : EDR data is recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivialcrash situation occurs; no data is recorded by the EDR undernormal driving conditions and no personal data or information( , name, gender, age, and crash location) is recorded (seelimitations regarding 911 Assist and Traffic, directions andInformation privacy below).

9 However, parties, such as lawenforcement, could combine the EDR data with the type ofpersonally identifying data routinely acquired during a read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required,and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to thevehicle manufacturer, other parties, such as law enforcement,that have such special equipment, can read the information ifthey have access to the vehicle or the EDR. ford Motor Companyand ford of Canada do not access event data recorderinformation without obtaining consent, unless pursuant to courtorder or where required by law enforcement, other governmentauthorities or other third parties acting with lawful parties may seek to access the information independentlyof ford Motor Company and ford of F-150(f12)Owners Guide, 3rd PrintingUSA(fus)Note: Including to the extent that any law pertaining to EventData Recorders applies to SYNC or its features, please note thefollowing: Once 911 Assist (if equipped) is enabled (set ON), 911 Assist may, through any paired and connected cell phone, discloseto emergency services that the vehicle has been in a crashinvolving the deployment of an airbag or, in certain vehicles, theactivation of the fuel pump shut-off.

10 Certain versions or updatesto 911 Assist may also be capable of being used to electronicallyor verbally provide to 911 operators the vehicle location (such aslatitude and longitude), and/or other details about the vehicle orcrash or personal information about the occupants to assist 911operators to provide the most appropriate emergency services. Ifyou do not want to disclose this information, do not activate the911 Assist feature. See your SYNC supplement for , when you connect to Traffic, Directions andInformation (if equipped, only) the service uses GPStechnology and advanced vehicle sensors to collect the vehicle scurrent location, travel direction, and speed ( vehicle travelinformation ) only to help provide you with the directions, trafficreports, or business searches your request. If you do not wantFord or its vendors to receive this information, do not activatethe service. ford Motor Company and the vendors it uses toprovide you with this information do not store your vehicle travelinformation.