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Regular Cab 4x4 (126” wheelbase)

Engine

Rear axle ratio

Maximum

GCWR-lb. (kg)

Maximum

trailer

weight-lb. (kg)

4.6L

3.55

11500 (5216)

6300 (2857)

4.6L

3.73

12000 (5443)

6800 (3084)

5.4L (with 17”

tires)

3.55

13000 (5897)

7700 (3492)

5.4L (with 18”

tires)

3.55

12500 (5670)

7200 (3266)

5.4L (with 17”

tires)

3.73

13500 (6123)

8200 (3719)

5.4L (with 18”

tires)

3.73

13000 (5897)

7700 (3492)

Regular Cab 4x4 (145” wheelbase)

Engine

Rear axle ratio

Maximum

GCWR-lb. (kg)

Maximum

trailer

weight-lb. (kg)

4.6L

3.55

11700 (5307)

6400 (2903)

4.6L

3.73

12200 (5534)

6900 (3130)

5.4L (with 17”

tires)

3.55

14000 (6350)

8600 (3901)

5.4L (with 18”

or 20” tires)

3.55

13500 (6123)

8100 (3674)

5.4L (with 17”

tires)

3.73

15000 (6804)

9500 (4309)

5.4L (with 18”

or 20” tires)

3.73

14500 (6577)

9000 (4082)

5.4L (Heavy

Duty)

4.10

15300 (6940)

9500 (4309)

2008 F-150

(f12)

Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA

(fus)

Tires, Wheels and Loading

245

Summary of Contents for 2008 F-150

Page 1: ...tainment system 51 Navigation system 80 Climate Controls 81 Heater only 81 Manual heating and air conditioning 82 Automatic temperature control 85 Rear window defroster 90 Lights 91 Headlamps 91 Turn signal control 95 Bulb replacement 97 Driver Controls 102 Windshield wiper washer control 102 Steering wheel adjustment 103 Power windows 110 Mirrors 111 Speed control 115 Message center 125 Tailgate ...

Page 2: ...g System TPMS 226 Vehicle loading 237 Trailer towing 243 Recreational towing 257 Driving 258 Starting 258 Brakes 264 Traction Control 266 Transmission operation 269 Snowplowing 293 Roadside Emergencies 296 Getting roadside assistance 296 Hazard flasher switch 298 Fuel pump shut off switch 298 Fuses and relays 299 Changing tires 307 Lug nut torque 314 Jump starting 315 Wrecker towing 320 Table of C...

Page 3: ...tions and capacities 381 Engine data 385 Accessories 389 Index 391 All rights reserved Reproduction by any means electronic or mechanical including photocopying recording or by any information storage and retrieval system or translation in whole or part is not permitted without written authorization from Ford Motor Company Ford may change the contents without notice and without incurring obligatio...

Page 4: ...TIONS Congratulations on acquiring your new Ford Please take the time to get well acquainted with your vehicle by reading this handbook The more you know and understand about your vehicle the greater the safety and pleasure you will derive from driving it For more information on Ford Motor Company and its products visit the following website In the United States www ford com In Canada www ford ca ...

Page 5: ...o such questions are contained in comments highlighted by the warning triangle symbol These comments should be read and observed Warning symbols on your vehicle When you see this symbol it is imperative that you consult the relevant section of this guide before touching or attempting adjustment of any kind Protecting the environment We must all play our part in protecting the environment Correct v...

Page 6: ...Maintenance and Specifications chapter for more information on oil usage 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 Guide that is provided to you along with your Owner s Guide Special instructions For your added safety your vehicle is fitted with sophisticate...

Page 7: ...s how various systems in your vehicle were operating whether or not the driver and passenger seatbelts were buckled how far if at all the driver was depressing the accelerator and or the brake pedal how fast the vehicle was traveling and where the driver was positioning the steering wheel To access this information special equipment must be directly connected to the recording modules Ford Motor Co...

Page 8: ...he use of Mobile Communications Equipment has become increasingly important in the conduct of business and personal affairs However drivers must not compromise their 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 equip...

Page 9: ...mplements 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 Guide 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 Guide for all other required informa...

Page 10: ...ether Anchor Brake System Anti Lock Brake System Parking Brake System Brake Fluid Non Petroleum Based Parking Aid System Stability Control System Speed Control Master Lighting Switch Hazard Warning Flasher Fog Lamps Front Fuse Compartment Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Wash Wipe Windshield Defrost Demist Rear Window Defrost Demist 2008 F 150 f12 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Introduction 10 ...

Page 11: ...lant Engine Coolant Temperature Do Not Open When Hot Battery Avoid Smoking Flames or Sparks Battery Acid Explosive Gas Fan Warning Power Steering Fluid Maintain Correct Fluid Level MAX MIN Service Engine Soon Engine Air Filter Passenger Compartment Air Filter Jack Check Fuel Cap Low Tire Pressure Warning 2008 F 150 f12 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Introduction 11 ...

Page 12: ...WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES Base instrument cluster Base with Tachometer instrument cluster 2008 F 150 f12 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Instrument Cluster 12 ...

Page 13: ...Family Carrier instrument cluster Mid instrument cluster 2008 F 150 f12 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Instrument Cluster 13 ...

Page 14: ...Luxury instrument cluster Limited instrument cluster 2008 F 150 f12 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Instrument Cluster 14 ...

Page 15: ... Normally the Service engine soon light will stay on until the engine is cranked then turn itself off if no malfunctions are present However if after 15 seconds the Service engine soon light blinks eight times it means that the vehicle is not ready for I M testing See the Readiness for Inspection Maintenance I M testing in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter Solid illumination after the eng...

Page 16: ...ON and START or by applying the parking brake when the ignition is turned to the ON position Base Base with Tachometer and Family Carrier instrument cluster Mid Luxury Limited and Harley Davidson instrument cluster If the brake system warning light does not illuminate at this time seek service immediately from your authorized dealer Illumination after releasing the parking brake indicates low brak...

Page 17: ...ating and safety restraints chapter to activate deactivate the Belt Minder威 chime feature Charging system Illuminates when the battery is not charging properly Door ajar Illuminates when the ignition is in the ON position and any door is open Low tire pressure warning if equipped Illuminates when your tire pressure is low If the light remains ON at start up or while driving the tire pressure shoul...

Page 18: ...on Four wheel drive low if equipped Illuminates when four wheel drive low is engaged Four wheel drive high if equipped Illuminates when four wheel drive high is engaged Speed control Illuminates when the speed control is activated Turns off when the speed control system is deactivated Turn signal Illuminates when the left or right turn signal or the hazard lights are turned on If the indicators st...

Page 19: ...ny of the following conditions has occurred The engine coolant temperature is high The engine oil pressure is low The fuel gauge is at or near empty Trans fault Displays when a transmission problem has been detected and shifting may be restricted If the light remains on have the system serviced immediately by your authorized dealer Key in ignition warning chime Sounds when the key is left in the i...

Page 20: ...rature the needle will be in the normal range between H and C If it enters the red section the engine is overheating Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible switch off the engine and let the engine cool Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is running or hot 2008 F 150 f12 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Instrument Cluster 20 ...

Page 21: ...ase the button on top of the cluster to toggle between odometer and trip odometer display Press and hold the button to reset trip odometer With Full Message Center Press and release the message center INFO button until TRIP mode appears in the display Press the RESET button to reset Tachometer if equipped Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute Driving with your tachometer pointer con...

Page 22: ... the vehicle turn off the engine and check the engine oil level Add oil if needed If the oil level is correct have your vehicle checked by your authorized dealer Fuel gauge Indicates approximately how much fuel is left in the fuel tank when the ignition is in the ON position The fuel gauge may vary slightly when the vehicle is in motion or on a grade The arrow next to the fuel pump icon indicates ...

Page 23: ...a few moments to turn on 2 Press AM FM repeatedly to choose between AM FM1 FM2 frequency bands 3 Press to manually go up down the frequency band Press SEEK to search down up the chosen frequency band for the next strongest station To disengage SEEK mode press 4 Once you are tuned to the desired station press and hold a memory preset 1 6 to save the station PRESET SAVED will appear on the display a...

Page 24: ... channel press and hold a memory preset 1 6 to save the channel PRESET SAVED will appear on the display and the sound will return signifying the station has been saved You can save up to six channels in each six in SAT1 six in SAT2 and six in SAT3 To access your saved channels press the corresponding memory preset The memory preset and the channel name will appear on the display Listening to a CD ...

Page 25: ... you to load discs for the remaining available slots Insert the discs one at a time label side up when prompted Once loaded the last loaded disc will begin to play Note An MP3 disc with folders will show F001 folder T001 track in the display An MP3 disc without folders will show T001 track in the display Refer to MP3 folder structure later in this chapter for further information 3 In CD MP3 mode y...

Page 26: ...nt folder Press play pause when a CD MP3 is playing to pause the disc CD PAUSE will appear in the display Press again to resume play 4 For a single cd system press to eject the current disc The display will read CD EJECT For an in dash six CD system press Select the correct slot number using memory presets 1 6 When ready the system will eject the disc and the display will read REMOVE CD If the dis...

Page 27: ...er devices not essential to the driving task when it is safe to do so Accessory delay Your vehicle is equipped with accessory delay which allows you to operate the window switches and the audio for up to ten minutes after the ignition has been turned off or until either front door is opened 1 Press to manually go up or down the radio frequency Press and hold for a fast advance through radio freque...

Page 28: ...the bass setting Use SEEK to adjust 3 SEEK Press SEEK to access the previous next strong station 4 Memory presets To set a station Select frequency band AM FM1 FM2 tune to a station press and hold a preset button until sound returns You can save up to 18 stations six in AM six in FM1 and FM2 5 AM FM Press AM FM to select AM FM1 FM2 frequency band 6 ON OFF Volume Press VOL PUSH to turn ON OFF Turn ...

Page 29: ...satellite compatible sound system if equipped Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control accident and injury Ford strongly recommends that drivers use extreme caution when using any device that may take their focus off the road The drivers primary responsibility is the safe operation of their vehicle Only use cell phones and other devices not essential to the driving task when ...

Page 30: ... display After a category is selected press SEEK to search for that specific category of channels only i e ROCK You may also select CATEGORY ALL to seek all available SIRIUS categories and channels Press OK to close and return to the main menu SAVE SONG Press OK to save the currently playing song in the system s memory If you try to save something other than a song CANT SAVE will appear in the dis...

Page 31: ...SABLED will appear in the display The menu listing will display the opposite state For example if you have chosen to enable the song alerts the menu listing will read DISABLE as the alerts are currently on so your other option is to turn them off Satellite radio is available only with a valid SIRIUS radio subscription Check with your authorized dealer for availability Setting the clock Press MENU ...

Page 32: ...se SEEK SEEK to adjust BAL Balance Press MENU to reach the balance setting Use SEEK SEEK to adjust the audio between the back B and front F speakers FADE Press MENU to reach the fade setting Use SEEK SEEK to adjust the audio between the left L and right R speakers SPEEDVOL Speed sensitive volume if equipped Press MENU to reach the SPEEDVOL setting Radio volume automatically gets louder with increa...

Page 33: ...d For location and further information on auxiliary audio mode refer to Auxiliary input jack later in this chapter If your vehicle is equipped with the DVD system refer to Family entertainment DVD system later in this chapter 5 SEEK In radio mode press to access the previous next strong station In CD MP3 mode press to access the previous next CD MP3 track 6 OK Play Pause This control is operationa...

Page 34: ... available 10 FF Fast forward Press FF to manually advance in a CD MP3 track 11 REW Rewind Press REW to manually reverse in a CD MP3 track 12 Memory presets To set a station Select frequency band AM FM1 FM2 tune to a station press and hold a preset control until sound returns You may store up to six stations in each frequency band for a total of 18 13 TEXT SCAN In radio and CD MP3 mode press and h...

Page 35: ...tion is turned off the volume will come back on at a nominal listening level when the ignition switch is turned back on 16 CD Press to enter CD MP3 mode If a CD MP3 is already loaded into the system CD MP3 play will begin where it ended last 17 CD eject Press to eject a CD MP3 18 CD slot Insert a CD MP3 label side up in the CD slot 2008 F 150 f12 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Entertainment Sy...

Page 36: ...evices not essential to the driving task when it is safe to do so Accessory delay Your vehicle is equipped with accessory delay which allows you to operate the window switches and audio for up to ten minutes after the ignition has turned off or until either front door has opened 1 Tune Disc selector In radio mode press to manually go up or down the radio frequency Press and hold for a fast advance...

Page 37: ...save something other than a song CANT SAVE will appear in the display When the chosen song is playing on any satellite radio channel the system will alert you with an audible prompt Press OK while SONG ALERT is in the display and the system will take you to the channel playing the desired song You can save up to 20 songs If you attempt to save a song when the system is full the display will read R...

Page 38: ...TOSET Autoset allows you to set the strongest local radio stations without losing your original manually set preset stations for AM FM1 FM2 Use SEEK SEEK to turn on off When the six strongest stations are filled the station stored in preset 1 will begin playing If there are less than six strong stations the system will store the last one in the remaining presets RBDS Available only in FM mode This...

Page 39: ... to compensate for road and wind noise Use SEEK SEEK to adjust The default setting is off increasing your vehicle speed will not change the volume level Adjust 1 7 Increasing this setting from 1 lowest setting to 7 highest setting allows the radio volume to automatically change slightly with vehicle speed to compensate for road and wind noise Recommended level is1 3 SPEED OFF turns the feature off...

Page 40: ... Check with your authorized dealer for availability If your vehicle is equipped with a Family Entertainment System FES please refer to the Family entertainment DVD system later in this chapter 5 SEEK In radio mode press to access the previous next strong station In CD mode press to access the previous next CD track In satellite radio mode if equipped press SEEK SEEK to seek to the previous next ch...

Page 41: ... CD SHUF will appear in the display To disengage press SHUFFLE again SHUFFLE OFF will appear in the display Note In track mode all tracks on the current disc will shuffle in random order In MP3 folder mode the system will randomly play all tracks within the current folder 8 FOLDER In folder mode press FOLDER to access next folder on MP3 discs if available 9 FOLDER In folder mode press FOLDER to ac...

Page 42: ...imes the display requires additional text to be displayed When the indicator is active press TEXT and SEEK to view the additional display text When the indicator is active press TEXT and SEEK to view the previous display text Press and hold to hear a brief sampling of the next channels Press again to stop In CATEGORY MODE press SCAN to hear a brief sampling of channels in the selected category Pre...

Page 43: ...rack in the display An MP3 disc without folders will show T001 track in the display Refer to MP3 folder structure later in this chapter for further information 18 CD eject To eject a disc from the system press Select the correct slot number using memory presets 1 6 When ready the system will eject the disc and the display will read REMOVE CD If the disc is not removed in 15 seconds the system will...

Page 44: ...usic device to the audio system Required equipment 1 Any portable music player designed to be used with headphones 2 An audio extension cable with stereo male 1 8 in 3 5 mm connectors at each end To play your portable music player using the auxiliary input jack 1 Begin with the vehicle parked and the radio turned off 2 Ensure that the battery in your portable music player is new or fully charged a...

Page 45: ...dio system as this will cause distortion and will reduce sound quality Many portable music players have different output levels so not all players should be set at the same levels Some players will sound best at full volume and others will need to be set at a lower volume 3 If the music sounds distorted at lower listening levels turn the portable music player volume down If the problems persists r...

Page 46: ...n Terrain Hills mountains tall buildings power lines electric fences traffic lights and thunderstorms can interfere with your reception Station overload When you pass a broadcast tower a stronger signal may overtake a weaker one and play while the weak station frequency is displayed CD CD player care Do Handle discs by their edges only Never touch the playing surface Inspect discs before playing C...

Page 47: ...on Audio system warranty and service Refer to the Warranty Guide for audio system warranty information If service is necessary see your dealer or qualified technician MP3 track and folder structure Your MP3 system recognizes MP3 individual tracks and folder structure as follows There are two different modes for MP3 disc playback MP3 track mode system default and MP3 folder mode For more informatio...

Page 48: ...uter home computer and your in vehicle system In track mode the system will display and play the structure as if it were only one level deep all mp3 files will be played regardless of being in a specific folder In folder mode the system will only play the mp3 files in the current folder Satellite radio information if equipped Satellite radio channels SIRIUS broadcasts a variety of music news sport...

Page 49: ... service that broadcasts music sports news and entertainment programming A service fee is required in order to receive SIRIUS service Vehicles that are equipped with a factory installed SIRIUS Satellite Radio system include Hardware and limited subscription term which begins on the date of sale or lease of the vehicle Online media player providing access to all 65 SIRIUS music channels over the in...

Page 50: ...ler for service INVALID CHNL Channel no longer available This previously available channel is no longer available Tune to another channel If the channel was one of your presets you may choose another channel for that preset button UNSUBSCRIBED Subscription not available for this channel Contact SIRIUS at 1 888 539 7474 to subscribe to the channel or tune to another channel NO TEXT Artist informati...

Page 51: ...l should return UPDATING Update of channel programming in progress No action required The process may take up to three minutes CALL SIRIUS 1 888 539 7474 Satellite service has been deactivated by SIRIUS Satellite Radio Call SIRIUS at 1 888 539 7474 to re activate or resolve subscription issues FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT DVD SYSTEM IF EQUIPPED Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle contro...

Page 52: ...the FES functions without distracting the driver Quick start Your Family Entertainment System includes a DVD system two sets of wireless infrared IR headphones and a wireless infrared IR remote control To play a DVD in the DVD system The DVD system can play DVD Video DVD R DVD R W discs as well as audio CDs and video CDs To ensure proper disc operation check the disc for finger prints scratches an...

Page 53: ...d video CDs To ensure proper disc operation check the disc for finger prints and scratches Clean the disc with a soft cloth wiping from the center to the edge 1 Ensure that the vehicle ignition is in the RUN or ACCESSORY position 2 Insert a CD into the system label side up to turn on the DVD system It will load and automatically begin to play If there is already a CD in the system press PLAY on th...

Page 54: ...D system The DVD system can be used to connect and play auxiliary electronic devices such as game systems personal camcorders video cassette recorders etc 1 Ensure that the vehicle ignition is in the RUN or ACCESSORY position 2 Press the power button to turn the DVD system on The indicator light next to the power button will illuminate 3 Connect an auxiliary audio video source by connecting RCA co...

Page 55: ...B Headphone Control Button to indicate which channel is active able to be controlled 3 Press MEDIA to change the audio source of the active channel A or B The audio source will be shown on the display You may change the active channel by pressing the A or B headphone control button Note Channel A can access any possible media source AM FM1 FM2 SAT if equipped CD DVD AUX Channel B can only access D...

Page 56: ...s on the DVD system To adjust display brightness To decrease increase the brightness level on the display screen press the brightness control on the DVD system A display will appear at the bottom of the screen indicating the brightness level The brightness display will only appear when the menu is not displayed DVD player controls A B VIDEO VOLUME MEDIA RETURN MENU ENTER 1 7 2 3 4 5 6 9 10 11 12 1...

Page 57: ...ss and hold to reverse search a DVD Video CD or FES CD in DVD CD mode 4 Fast forward Press and release for the next chapter or track Press and hold to forward search a DVD Video CD or FES CD in DVD CD mode 5 Play Pause Press Play to select DVD mode and to turn the DVD system on if it is off If a disc is present it will resume or begin to play Press Pause while playing a disc to pause a DVD or CD 6...

Page 58: ...eakers are muted and press again for Single Play same media playing through all speakers You can also press the 2 and 4 memory preset buttons on the audio system at the same time to perform the same function For further interaction information refer to Single Play Dual play 12 MEDIA Press repeatedly to select from the various possible playing media sources AM FM1 FM2 SAT if equipped CD DVD DVD AUX...

Page 59: ...selections when in any menu When not in a menu and in DVD mode press to adjust the brightness A display bar will appear at the bottom of the screen indicating the brightness levels Remote control Unless otherwise stated all operations can be carried out with the remote control Always point the remote control directly at the player Ensure that there are no obstructions between the remote and player...

Page 60: ... headphones Wireless headphone volume is controlled with the rotary dial on the right ear piece 8 Fast Forward Next In DVD mode press and hold for a quick advance within the DVD Press and release to advance to the next chapter In CD MP3 mode press to access the next track 9 Play Pause Press to play or pause a DVD 10 SHUFFLE Press to play all tracks on the current CD MP3 disc in random order 11 STO...

Page 61: ...he previous chapter Press PLAY to resume normal playback speed and volume In CD MP3 mode press to access the previous track 19 MENU Press to access the DVD disc menu for selections Press MENU again when in the DVD disc menu to access the system set up menu 20 SUBTITLE DVD dependent Press to turn the subtitle feature ON or OFF 21 LANGUAGE DVD dependent Press to select the desired language 22 ENTER ...

Page 62: ...imited shelf life replace them when the unit fails to control the DVD player Remove the screw and unlatch the battery cover to access the batteries The remote control unit uses two AAA batteries which are supplied with the unit 2008 F 150 f12 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Entertainment Systems 62 ...

Page 63: ...o operate the headphones Batteries are included Additional infrared wireless headphones may be purchased for use with the system Also wired headphones may be purchased and plugged in where indicated on the left and right hand sides of the system Refer to Wired Headphones below 2008 F 150 f12 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Entertainment Systems 63 ...

Page 64: ...ightly press down on top and slide the cover off When replacing the batteries use two new batteries alkaline recommended and install them with the correct orientation as indicated in the battery housing 2008 F 150 f12 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Entertainment Systems 64 ...

Page 65: ...ireless headphones by using the A B selection switch on the ear piece Adjust the volume control to the desired listening level Ensure that the headphones are turned off when not in use After approximately one minute of not being in use no infrared signal is received the wireless headphones will automatically turn off They will also turn off after two hours of continuous use as a power save feature...

Page 66: ...nel B is located on the right side of the FES and is labeled B Headphones plugged into this headphone jack will hear audio from the audio source selected to be the Channel B source Adjust the headphone volume using the volume control on the DVD system Operation Single play Dual play Your DVD and audio system work together with the infrared headphones and wired headphones not included to allow the ...

Page 67: ...the headphones These are called Channel A and Channel B Both Channel A and Channel B can be listened to on the wired headphones not included or on the infrared IR wireless headphones Press the Headphone Control button A to change the audio source for Channel A Press MEDIA to change the audio source for Channel A This information will display on the DVD system screen Press the Headphone Control but...

Page 68: ...headphone channels A B will be connected to FES DISC Menu mode Press MENU once on the DVD system to access the DVD disc menu if available Press MENU twice to access the DVD set up menu and the following features 1 ZOOM 2 ANGLE 3 ASPECT RATIO 4 LANGUAGE 5 SUB TITLES Angle mode Select ANGLE to select various angles of view for the DVD This is disc dependent some DVD discs may have more viewing angle...

Page 69: ...m The LCD screen display will immediately change to your selection after the system resumes playback of the DVD The system default is WIDE 16 9 Language Select LANGUAGE to select the language you would like to use for audio output English Spanish French This is disc dependent Once you have made your selection press ENTER to confirm The system default is English 2008 F 150 f12 Owners Guide post 200...

Page 70: ...ntrols on the bezel to highlight which track you would like to play You can also use the cursor controls to highlight COMPRESSION SHUFFLE or SCAN Once you have highlighted the desired track or function press ENTER on the DVD bezel to confirm your selection COMP Compression Compression brings soft and loud CD passages together for a more consistent listening level when in CD mode Press to turn the ...

Page 71: ... go to the previous next folder in the MP3 disc MP3 disc quality factors Several factors can effect disc playback quality Disc capacity Each disc contains about 650 MB of storage capacity We do not recommend using high capacity discs containing 700MB of storage Disc type Some CD RW discs may operate inconsistently and may cause an error message to appear We recommend burning MP3 files onto CD R di...

Page 72: ...amage to the disc or the player Never insert any object other than a compact disc CD or digital versatile disc DVD into the player as doing so may damage the player and may cause injury to you Do not disassemble the player The laser used in disc playback is extremely harmful to the eyes The FES DVD system is designed to play commercially pressed 12 cm 4 75 in audio compact discs and digital versat...

Page 73: ...apter Press and hold for a fast forward search Press when not in menu mode to adjust brightness or when in menu mode to navigate through the menu selections Press to adjust volume levels Slow play 1 With a DVD playing press pause 2 Press and hold the reverse or advance button to enter into slow play mode Once in slow play mode press and release the reverse or advance button repeatedly to cycle thr...

Page 74: ...cassette recorders etc On the left side of the system is the Headphone A input jack This headphone will listen to the media selected on the Channel A source When you need to make any adjustments to the media volume etc ensure that the Channel A source is highlighted For more information refer to Headphone adjustments Also located here are the various auxiliary jacks which can be used to plug in a ...

Page 75: ...o advance to the previous or next DVD chapters Press to play a DVD or to pause the DVD When the radio displays DVD MENU press PLAY on the radio memory preset 6 to play the disc Parental control for the DVD system Your Family Entertainment System FES allows you to have control over the rear seat controls in a few different ways The DVD system is automatically activated when the vehicle ignition is ...

Page 76: ...and Mexico systems can only play region 4 DVDs Systems sold in vehicles targeted for other parts of the world would have different regions If a playback problem is encountered please ensure that you are using a disc designed for your vehicle The region coding can be found stamped on the disc or on the box and can say region 1 or region 4 etc They may also be marked by a numerical symbol Macrovisio...

Page 77: ...ES See your dealer Do not insert foreign objects into the DVD compartment Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle and do not let children operate the system while unsupervised If wired headphones or auxiliary systems are used children may become entangled in the cords and seriously injure themselves The front glass on the liquid crystal display LCD flip down screen may break when hit with ...

Page 78: ...o Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference and radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur i...

Page 79: ...sult a qualified service technician Cleaning the liquid crystal display LCD flip down screen Clean the display screen by applying a small amount of water or any ammonia based household glass cleaner directly to a soft cloth Rub the screen gently until the dust dirt or fingerprints are removed Do not spray the screen directly with water or glass cleaning solvents Overspray from these fluids could d...

Page 80: ...dphone Only Mode are DVD DISC and DVD AUX regardless of headphone channel A or B When a disc is inserted into the FES while in Headphone Only Mode both headphone channels A and B will be connected to FES DISC NAVIGATION SYSTEM IF EQUIPPED Your vehicle may be equipped with a Navigation System Refer to the Navigation supplement for further information 2008 F 150 f12 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fu...

Page 81: ...s Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster vents and demister vents Can be used to clear the windshield of fog and thin ice Operating tips To reduce fog build up on the windshield during humid weather place the air flow selector in the position Do not put objects under the front seats that will interfere with the air flow to the back seats To reduce humidity build up inside the veh...

Page 82: ...on on each control MAX A C Distributes recirculated air through the instrument panel vents and center console vents if equipped to cool the vehicle This re cooling of the interior air is more economical and efficient Recirculated air may also help reduce undesirable odors from entering the vehicle Distributes air through the instrument panel vents and center console vents if equipped Distributes a...

Page 83: ...ated air to improve cooling performance Engages automatically in MAX A C Defrost and Floor Defrost 6 Fan speed adjustment Controls the volume of air circulated in the vehicle Operating tips To reduce fog build up on the windshield during humid weather place the air flow selector in the defrost or floor defrost position To reduce humidity build up inside the vehicle do not drive with the airflow se...

Page 84: ...her 1 Select 2 Select A C 3 Adjust the temperature control to maintain comfort 4 Set the fan speed to the highest setting 5 Direct the outer instrument panel vents towards the side windows To increase airflow to the outer instrument panel vents close the vents located in the middle of the instrument panel Do not place objects on top of the instrument panel as these objects may become projectiles i...

Page 85: ...etup menu in the Message center section of the Driver Controls chapter for more information If your vehicle is equipped with a mini message center see your authorized dealer for temperature conversion MAX A C For maximum cooling performance press A C and set the temperature to 60 F and the highest blower setting 2008 F 150 f12 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Climate Controls 85 ...

Page 86: ... Use with recirculated air to improve cooling performance and efficiency Engages automatically in AUTO defrost and floor defrost 6 Distributes air through the windshield defroster ducts demister outlets and the front and rear seat floor ducts The system will automatically provide outside air to reduce window fogging 7 Distributes air through the floor and rear seat floor ducts 8 Distributes air th...

Page 87: ...your vehicle is equipped with a full message center refer to Units Fahrenheit Celsius in the Driver Controls chapter If your vehicle is equipped with a mini message center refer to Mini message center electronic compass temperature display in the Driver Controls Chapter 2008 F 150 f12 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Climate Controls 87 ...

Page 88: ...efroster ducts demister outlets and the front and rear seat floor ducts The system will automatically provide outside air to reduce window fogging 6 Distributes air through the floor and rear seat floor ducts 7 Distributes air through the windshield defroster ducts demister outlets and the front and rear seat floor ducts 8 Distributes air through the instrument panel and center console registers i...

Page 89: ...tor in the OFF or with recirculated air engaged Do not put objects under the front seats that will interfere with the airflow to the back seats Remove any snow ice or leaves from the air intake area at the base of the windshield To improve the A C cool down drive with the windows slightly open for 2 3 minutes after start up or until the vehicle has been aired out For maximum cooling performance MA...

Page 90: ...t also operates the heated mirror to remove snow and thin ice from the side mirrors Ensure that the ignition is ON Press to turn the defroster ON OFF The indicator light will illuminate when activated Do not use razor blades or other sharp objects to clean the inside of the rear window or to remove decals from the inside of the rear window This may cause damage to the heated grid lines and will no...

Page 91: ...autolamps on rotate the control counterclockwise to To turn autolamps off rotate the control clockwise to If your vehicle is not equipped with a message center then the auto lamps can be programmed manually by 1 Start with the ignition in OFF and the autolamps selected 2 Turn off the autolamps by turning the headlamp switch to 3 Turn the ignition to ON 4 Turn the ignition to OFF 5 Select the autol...

Page 92: ...ll illuminate High beams Push the lever toward the instrument panel to activate Pull the lever towards you to deactivate Flash to pass Pull toward you slightly to activate and release to deactivate Daytime running lamps DRL if equipped Turns the headlamps on with a reduced output In order for the DRLs to function the ignition must be in the ON position and the headlamp control is in the OFF parkin...

Page 93: ...ent to turn on the interior lamps Move the control to the full down position past detent to prevent the interior lights from illuminating when the doors are opened Note If the battery is disconnected discharged or a new battery is installed the dimmer switch requires re calibration Rotate the dimmer switch from the full dim position to the full Dome ON position to reset This will ensure that your ...

Page 94: ...hood Cover one of the headlamps so no light hits the wall 4 On the wall or screen you will observe a light pattern with a distinct horizontal edge towards the right If this edge is not at the horizontal reference line the beam will need to be adjusted so the edge is at the same height as the horizontal reference line 5 Locate the vertical adjuster on each headlamp then use a 4 mm socket wrench to ...

Page 95: ... next to each lamp Rear map lamp if equipped The rear map lamp lights are located on the end of the overhead rail system The map lamp lights when any door is not completely closed the instrument panel switch is pushed past the detent and when any of the remote entry controls are pressed while the ignition is off 2008 F 150 f12 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Lights 95 ...

Page 96: ...ch is rotated up until the courtesy lamps come on any of the remote entry controls are pressed and the ignition is OFF The reading portion the two outer lights can only be toggled on and off at the lamp Courtesy reading cargo lamps if equipped The dome portion of the lamp the center light can be turned on when the panel dimmer control is rotated fully up or when any door is opened With the ignitio...

Page 97: ... the lamp assembly warranty and will provide quality bulb burn time Function Number of bulbs Trade number Headlamps 2 H13 9008 Front park turn lamps 2 3157A amber Front sidemarker 2 194 Fog lamps 2 9140 Backup lamp except Harley Limited 2 3156 Backup lamp Harley Limited 2 3155 Rear stop turn sidemarker tail lamp 2 4057K or 3057K High mount brakelamp 1 921 Cargo lamp 2 921 License plate lamp 2 194 ...

Page 98: ...t up 4 Slide headlamp assembly forward disconnecting the snap attachment at the fender and disconnect the electrical connector from the bulb by pulling rearward 5 Remove the bulb by turning it counterclockwise then pull it straight out Handle a halogen headlamp bulb carefully and keep out of children s reach Grasp the bulb only by its plastic base and do not touch the glass The oil from your hand ...

Page 99: ...enter of the headlamp assembly by lifting it up 4 Slide the headlamp assembly forward disconnecting the snap attachment at the fender 5 Remove bulb socket from the lamp assembly by turning it counterclockwise and then pull the bulb straight out Install the new bulb s in reverse order Replacing tail brake turn signal backup lamp bulbs 1 Make sure the headlamp control is in the OFF position 2 Open t...

Page 100: ...mp assembly away from the vehicle to expose the bulb sockets 2 Remove the bulb socket by rotating counterclockwise and pulling it out of the lamp assembly 3 Pull the bulb straight out of the socket and push in the new bulb Install the new bulbs in reverse order Replacing fog lamp bulbs if equipped 1 Make sure the headlamp control is in the OFF position 2 Remove the bulb socket from the fog lamp by...

Page 101: ...Reach behind the rear bumper to locate the bulb 2 Twist the bulb socket counterclockwise and carefully pull to remove it from the lamp assembly 3 Pull out the old bulb from the socket and push in the new bulb 4 Install the bulb socket in lamp assembly by turning it clockwise 2008 F 150 f12 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Lights 101 ...

Page 102: ...her fluid will be activated for up to ten seconds Note Do not operate the washer when the washer reservoir is empty This may cause the washer pump to overheat Check the washer fluid level frequently Do not operate the wipers when the windshield is dry This may scratch the glass damage the wiper blades and cause the wiper motor to burn out Before operating the wiper on a dry windshield always use t...

Page 103: ...its desired orientation While holding the steering column pull the lever up to its original position to lock the steering column Never adjust the steering column when the vehicle is moving ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR IF EQUIPPED Lift the mirror cover to turn on the visor mirror lamps 2008 F 150 f12 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Driver Controls 103 ...

Page 104: ...package The overhead console can come on rails which can be removed by the customer or it can come as a non rail component of the headliner which cannot be removed If your vehicle is equipped with a overhead console rail system there are several features that can be operated 1 To open the bins move the center latch forward which will allow the door to be opened 2 The latches on the side of the bin...

Page 105: ...bjects Overhead Storage Bins When on the overhead rail adjacent bins must be pinned together Bins adjacent to the End Cap must be pinned to the End Cap Bins without pin attachments should not be placed on the overhead rail Failure to pin the bins together can allow the bins to become separated from the rail under certain conditions 2008 F 150 f12 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Driver Controls ...

Page 106: ...e bins from the rail using the following instructions Place both palms on the underside of the storage bin avoiding the storage bin door Push upwards with palms 2008 F 150 f12 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Driver Controls 106 ...

Page 107: ...s grip the side latches with fingers and squeeze With pressure applied with palms and side latches squeezed down pull downward on the entire storage bin and remove 2008 F 150 f12 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Driver Controls 107 ...

Page 108: ...king a fuse may have blown Refer to Fuses and relays in the Roadside Emergencies chapter for information on checking and replacing fuses To have full capacity usage of your power point the engine is required to be running in a safe manner to avoid unintentional discharge of the battery To prevent the battery from being discharged do not use the power point longer than necessary when the engine is ...

Page 109: ...anty Cupholder Ashtray if equipped The cupholder ashtray is located on the instrument panel To open cupholder ashtray push in on the door and release The door will spring out 1 4 inches Then pull cupholder ashtray assembly out the remaining distance to utilize To close push assembly in completely and release Ashtray if equipped The ashtray is located on the instrument panel To open ashtray push in...

Page 110: ... Buffeting When one or both of the rear windows are open the vehicle may demonstrate a wind throb or buffeting noise This noise can be alleviated by lowering a front window approximately two to three inches One touch down Allows the driver s window to open fully without holding the control down Press completely down on the bottom part of the rocker switch and release quickly Press the rocker switc...

Page 111: ... you must ensure all rear seat occupants and or cargo are not in the proximity of the back window Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle and do not let children play with the power sliding back window They may seriously injure themselves Accessory delay if equipped With accessory delay the window switches may be used for up to ten minutes after the ignition switch is turned to the OFF pos...

Page 112: ... not block the sensors on the front and back of the interior rear view mirror since this may impair proper mirror performance Do not clean the housing or glass of any mirror with harsh abrasives fuel or other petroleum based cleaning products Note If equipped with a Reverse Camera System a video image will display in the mirror when the vehicle is put in R reverse As you shift into any other gear ...

Page 113: ...be moved inward outward manually However if a mirror is moved manually it will need to be reset A mirror which has not been reset may appear to be loose To reset with the switch in the center position momentarily pull the switch rearward to fold the mirrors in An audible click will be heard indicating re synchronization If the click is not heard use the switch to fold the mirrors out then in until...

Page 114: ...glass and mirrors Exterior mounted mirror turn signal indicator if equipped When the vehicle turn signal is activated the lower portion of the mirror housing will blink This feature provides an indicator to the driver that the vehicle turn signal is working properly POWER ADJUSTABLE FOOT PEDALS IF EQUIPPED The accelerator and brake pedal should only be adjusted when the vehicle is stopped and the ...

Page 115: ...r your convenience 1 Press the ON control and release it 2 Accelerate to the desired speed 3 Press the SET control and release it 4 Take your foot off the accelerator pedal 5 The indicator light on the instrument cluster will turn on Note Vehicle speed may vary momentarily when driving up and down a steep hill If the vehicle speed increases above the set speed on a downhill you may want to apply t...

Page 116: ...to increase the vehicle set speed in small amounts by 1 mph 1 6 km h Use the accelerator pedal to get to the desired speed When the vehicle reaches that speed press and release the SET control Reducing speed while using speed control There are two ways to reduce a set speed Press and hold the CST coast control until you get to the desired speed then release the control You can also use the CST con...

Page 117: ...you turn off the speed control or the ignition your speed control set speed memory is erased STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS IF EQUIPPED Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control accident and injury Ford strongly recommends that drivers use extreme caution when using any device that may take their focus off the road The drivers primary responsibility is the safe operation of their veh...

Page 118: ...thin the selected radio band In Satellite Radio mode if equipped Press and release SEEK to advance through preset channels or press and hold SEEK to increment to the next subscribed channel In CD mode Press and release SEEK to select the next track selection on the CD or press and hold SEEK to fast forward in the current track selection In any mode Press VOL or to adjust volume Climate control fea...

Page 119: ...lly opened To open the moon roof The moon roof is equipped with a one touch open feature Press and release the control The moon roof will open to the comfort position Press and release the control again to fully open To stop the one touch open feature press either the or control again To close the moon roof The moon roof is equipped with an automatic one touch express closing feature Press and rel...

Page 120: ...ety standards this includes any garage door opener model manufactured before April 1 1982 A garage door which cannot detect an object signaling the door to stop and reverse does not meet current U S federal safety standards For more information contact HomeLink威 at www homelink com or 1 800 355 3515 Retain the original transmitter for use in other vehicles as well as for future programming procedu...

Page 121: ...ssed and released If the indicator light blinks rapidly for two seconds and then turns to a constant light continue with Programming Steps 4 through 6 to complete programming of a rolling code equipped device most commonly a garage door opener 4 At the garage door opener receiver motor head unit in the garage locate the learn or smart button usually near where the hanging antenna wire is attached ...

Page 122: ...ds cycle your hand held transmitter until the frequency signal has been accepted by the HomeLink威 The indicator light will flash slowly and then rapidly after HomeLink威 accepts the radio frequency signal Proceed with Step 3 in the Programming section Operating the HomeLink姞 Wireless Control System To operate simply press and release the appropriate HomeLink威 button Activation will now occur for th...

Page 123: ...t will begin to flash after 20 seconds Without releasing the HomeLink威 button follow Step 1 in the Programming section For questions or comments contact HomeLink威 at www homelink com or 1 800 355 3515 MINI MESSAGE CENTER ELECTRONIC COMPASS TEMPERATURE DISPLAY IF EQUIPPED Outside air temperature The outside temperature display is contained in the instrument cluster and displays all the time except ...

Page 124: ...ng to the zone map 2 Turn ignition to the ON position 3 Start the engine 4 Press the ODO reset button in the cluster hold for six seconds and release You will see that ZONE appears in the instrument cluster display 5 Press and release the button until the desired zone number appears Note The range of zone values are from 01 to 15 and wraps back to 01 6 When you get to the desired ZONE number hold ...

Page 125: ...or of vehicle systems You may select display features on the message center for a display of status preceded by a brief indicator chime The system will also notify you of potential vehicle problems with a display of system warnings followed by a long indicator chime If equipped with an outside temperature display it will display in the instrument cluster all the time except when a warning message ...

Page 126: ... geographic areas zones have a magnetic north compass point that varies slightly from the northerly direction on maps This variation is four degrees between adjacent zones and will become noticeable as the vehicle crosses multiple zones A correct zone setting will eliminate this error Refer to Compass zone calibration adjustment Compass zone calibration adjustment 1 Determine your magnetic zone by...

Page 127: ...ion 9 Slowly drive the vehicle in a circle less than 3 mph 5 km h until the CIRCLE SLOWLY TO CALIBRATE display changes to CALIBRATION COMPLETED It will take up to five circles to complete calibration 10 The compass is now calibrated Distance to empty DTE Selecting this function from the INFO menu estimates approximately how far you can drive with the fuel remaining in your tank under normal drivin...

Page 128: ...l up Differences in the automatic shut off points on the fuel pumps at service stations Variations in top off procedure from one fill up to another Rounding of the displayed values to the nearest 0 1 gallon liter 1 Drive the vehicle at least 5 miles 8 km with the speed control system engaged to display a stabilized average 2 Record the highway fuel economy for future reference It is important to p...

Page 129: ...rol cycles the message center through each of the systems being monitored The sequence of the system check report and how it appears in the message center is as follows 1 FUEL LEVEL 2 ENGINE TEMP 3 OIL PRESSURE 4 BRAKE FLUID LEVEL 5 CHARGING SYSTEM Units English Metric 1 Select this function from the SETUP menu for the current units to be displayed 2 Press the RESET control to change from English ...

Page 130: ...t the new Autolamp delay values of 0 10 20 30 60 90 120 or 180 Language 1 Select this function from the SETUP menu for the current language to be displayed 2 Pressing the RESET control cycles the message center through each of the language choices 3 Press and hold the RESET control to set the language choice System warnings System warnings alert you to possible problems or malfunctions in your veh...

Page 131: ...s Door ajar Warning can be reset Low fuel level Warning returns after 10 minutes Check charging system Check traction control Low brake fluid level Low oil pressure Check engine temperature Reduced engine power Stop engine safely Check fuel cap Warning returns after the ignition key is turned from OFF to ON Transmission malfunction Low tire pressure if equipped Tire pressure monitor fault if equip...

Page 132: ...erating electrical accessories when the engine is idling at a low speed turn off as many of the electrical loads as soon as possible If the warning stays on or comes on when the engine is operating at normal speeds have the electrical system checked as soon as possible CHECK TRACTION CONTROL Displayed when the Traction Control system is not operating properly If this message is displayed on the me...

Page 133: ...is malfunctioning or your spare tire is in use For more information on how the system operates under these conditions refer to Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System in the Tires Wheels and Loading chapter If the warning stays on or continues to come on have the system inspected by your authorized dealer ENGINE FAILSAFE MODE Displayed when the engine has defaulted to a limp home operat...

Page 134: ...n post Make sure that the mat does not interfere with the operation of the accelerator or the brake pedal To remove the floor mat reverse the installation procedure TAILGATE LOCK IF EQUIPPED Your vehicle may be equipped with a tailgate lock designed to help prevent theft of the tailgate Insert ignition key and turn to the right to engage lock Turn ignition key to the left to unlock 2008 F 150 f12 ...

Page 135: ...lower tailgate and carefully feed tailgate harness up through the truck box and the bumper Secure the tailgate harness onto the vehicle box 4 Lower the tailgate 5 Use a screwdriver to pry the spring clip on each connector past the head of the support screw Disconnect cable 6 Disconnect the other cable 7 Lift tailgate to a 45 degree angle from horizontal 8 Lift right side off of its hinge 9 Lift ta...

Page 136: ... reverse order The bed extender may be used to secure a load of up to 100 lb 46 kg on the tailgate The bed extender should always be kept in the stowed position with the tailgate closed when not in use Activating bed extender Theft Deterrent Device The following procedure can be done with the bed extender in the stowed or extended position 1 Locate the Phillips head screw in the middle of the vert...

Page 137: ...r out of the channels on the D pillar To install the bed extender follow the removal procedure in reverse order CARGO AREA FEATURES IF EQUIPPED Cargo management system if equipped The cargo management system consists of the Cargo rail package with the following as optional accessories Front header bar if equipped Cross bars if equipped Bed divider if equipped Side mounted tool bins if equipped 200...

Page 138: ...has locked into the next available hole location To remove cleat from rail release rail endcap by pulling inboard and towards the end of the rail on the two plastic tabs located inside the tracks at each end of the rails The plastic endcap will then release and may be removed The cleat can then be slid out the end of the rail When installing cleat reverse instructions above Note When replacing a c...

Page 139: ...ioned in the front header bar to secure loads up to 600 lb 272 kg per cleat maximum of two cleats Cleats and other attachments may be inserted through the access window located in the center of the header bar These items can then be slid to either side and secured the same way as the side rails 2008 F 150 f12 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Driver Controls 139 ...

Page 140: ...en place crossbar end support onto cleat and press down on each side until the latch handle cycles up and then press the handle down to secure pull up on the bars to ensure they are securely attached To install accessories into T slots remove cross bar and turn upside down then find the slip joint end indicated with an arrow embossed on the bottom of the support Using a T25 Torx driver remove two ...

Page 141: ...each side until the latch handle cycles up then press the handle down to secure pull up on the divider to ensure they are securely attached To install accessories into T slots remove bed divider then find the slip joint end indicated with an arrow embossed on the support Using a T25 Torx driver remove two Torx head bolts and slide end support off of the aluminum extrusion Insert accessory into des...

Page 142: ... cap to unlatch the lid The lock cylinder is keyed to the first ignition key to be turned in the lock This allows one key to work all bins even if more are ordered through the dealer The dealer will usually key the locks during pre delivery but if necessary simply remove the sticker covering the keyhole insert ignition key and turn to the extent of travel in each direction This key will then be th...

Page 143: ...install reverse the above instructions Note Remove the bins during severe off road driving to avoid damage to the cargo bins and pickup box If any levers are visible above the lid of the bin the bin is not securely attached to the rail and may become detached from the vehicle if driven in that configuration 2008 F 150 f12 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Driver Controls 143 ...

Page 144: ...e doors Press control to lock all vehicle doors Smart unlocking feature The smart unlocking feature helps prevent you from locking yourself out of your vehicle With the key in any ignition position The driver s door will automatically unlock if it is locked by the driver s power lock control while the driver s door is open The vehicle may still be locked with the key in the ignition and performing...

Page 145: ...uence the third with the keypad and the fourth using the message center if equipped Before following the activation or deactivation procedures unlock all doors using the power door lock unlock control and ensure all vehicle doors are closed Power door unlock lock procedure You must complete Steps 1 5 within 30 seconds or the procedure will have to be repeated If the procedure needs to be repeated ...

Page 146: ...he 3 4 6 Release the 7 8 The user should receive a horn chirp to indicate the system has been disabled or a chirp followed by a honk to indicate the system has been enabled Message center procedure For information regarding the activation and deactivation of the autolocks feature using the message center refer to Message center in the Driver Controls chapter CHILDPROOF DOOR LOCKS ON VEHICLES WITH ...

Page 147: ...sed by weather conditions nearby radio towers structures around the vehicle or other vehicles parked next to your vehicle Your vehicle is equipped with a remote entry system which allows you to unlock the vehicle doors without a key lock all the vehicle doors without a key activate the personal alarm If there are problems with the remote entry system make sure to take ALL remote entry transmitters...

Page 148: ...g power door lock unlock disable feature All vehicle doors must be closed before beginning the procedure You must complete Steps 1 5 within 30 seconds or the procedure will have to be repeated If the procedure needs to be repeated you must wait a minimum of 30 seconds to begin again 1 Turn the ignition to the 3 ON position then press the button three times 2 Turn the ignition to the 1 OFF LOCK pos...

Page 149: ...ons you desire 2 Press the SET control on the driver s seat 3 Within five seconds press one control on the remote transmitter and then press the 1 or 2 control on the driver s door panel to which you would like to associate with Driver 1 or Driver 2 positions 4 Repeat this procedure for another remote transmitter if desired Deactivating the memory feature To deactivate this feature 1 Press the SET...

Page 150: ...y Press the battery down to ensure that the battery is fully seated in the battery housing cavity 5 Snap the two halves back together Note Replacement of the battery will not cause the remote transmitter to become deprogrammed from your vehicle The remote transmitter should operate normally after battery replacement Replacing lost transmitters If a remote transmitter has been lost and you would li...

Page 151: ...any button on a transmitter The locks will cycle once to confirm that the remote transmitter has been programmed If more than 20 seconds pass before pressing a remote transmitter button the programming mode will exit and the procedure will have to be repeated Repeat the previous step to program additional remote transmitters The locks will cycle once to confirm that each remote transmitter has bee...

Page 152: ...her the remote keyless transmitter or the keypad The perimeter lighting feature will illuminate the headlamps and parking lamps for 25 seconds or until the ignition is turned to any position other than the 1 OFF LOCK position or the user activates a lock feature using either the remote keyless transmitter or the keypad Enabling disabling the perimeter lighting feature Your vehicle comes with the p...

Page 153: ...ocking feature The keypad can be operated with the factory set 5 digit entry code this code is located on the owner s wallet card in the glove box is marked on the computer module and is available from your authorized dealer You can also create your own 5 digit personal entry code When pressing the controls on the keypad press the middle of the controls to ensure a good activation Anti scan featur...

Page 154: ...set a second personal code it will erase your first personal code Erasing personal code 1 Enter the factory set 5 digit code 2 Press and release 1 2 then 3 Press and hold the 1 2 for two seconds This must be done within five seconds of completing Step 1 Your personal code is now erased and only the factory set 5 digit code will work Unlocking and locking the doors using keyless entry keypad To unl...

Page 155: ...ms or a second coded key on the same key chain may cause vehicle starting issues You need to prevent these objects from touching the coded key while starting the engine These objects will not cause damage to the coded key but may cause a momentary issue if they are too close to the key when starting the engine If a problem occurs turn the ignition off remove all objects on the key chain away from ...

Page 156: ... to help prevent any inconveniences Please visit an authorized dealer to purchase additional spare or replacement keys Programming spare keys A maximum of eight keys can be coded to your vehicle Only SecuriLock keys can be used To program a coded key yourself you will need two previously programmed coded keys keys that already operate your vehicle s engine and the new unprogrammed key s readily ac...

Page 157: ...remove the second coded key from the ignition 5 Within 10 seconds of removing the second coded key insert the new unprogrammed key new key valet key into the ignition and turn the ignition from the 1 OFF LOCK position to the 3 ON position maintain ignition in the 3 ON position for at least one second but no more than ten seconds This step will program your new key to a coded key 6 To program addit...

Page 158: ...hind the seatback After returning the seatback to its original position pull on the seatback to ensure that it has fully latched An unlatched seat may become dangerous in the event of a sudden stop or collision Adjustable head restraints Head restraints help to limit head motion in the event of a rear collision Adjust your head restraint so that it is located directly or as close as possible behin...

Page 159: ...e seatback forward or backward Using the armrest if equipped Push the release control to move the armrest up or down Using the manual lumbar support For more lumbar support turn the lumbar support control toward the front of vehicle For less lumbar support turn the lumbar support control toward the rear of vehicle 2008 F 150 f12 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Seating and Safety Restraints 159 ...

Page 160: ...decision of the passenger sensing system resulting in serious injury or death in a crash Always sit upright against your seatback with your feet on the floor To reduce the risk of possible serious injury Do not hang objects off seat back or stow objects in the seatback map pocket if equipped when a child is in the front passenger seat Do not place objects underneath the front passenger seat or bet...

Page 161: ...ry seat control is located on the driver s seat To program position one move the driver seat and adjustable pedals to the desired position Press the SET control The SET control indicator light will briefly illuminate While the light is illuminated press control 1 To program position two repeat the previous procedure using control 2 A position can only be recalled when the transmission gearshift is...

Page 162: ... seat may cause serious personal injury Note Do not do the following Place heavy objects on the seat Operate the seat heater if water or any other liquid is spilled on the seat Allow the seat to dry thoroughly To operate the heated seats do the following Push control located on the instrument panel to set at high heat Push control again to set at low heat Push again to deactivate The indicator lig...

Page 163: ...o lower head restraint Folding up the rear seats if equipped The rear seat has a split 60 40 cushion Each seat cushion can be flipped up into the seatback position 1 Pull control to release seat cushion 2 Rotate seat cushion up until it locks into vertical storage position 2008 F 150 f12 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Seating and Safety Restraints 163 ...

Page 164: ...nd crash severity before activating the appropriate safety devices to help better protect a range of occupants in a variety of frontal crash situations Your vehicle s Personal Safety System consists of Driver and passenger dual stage airbag supplemental restraints Front outboard safety belts with pretensioners energy management retractors and safety belt usage sensors Driver s seat position sensor...

Page 165: ...e most severe impacts Refer to Airbag Supplemental Restraints section in this chapter Front crash severity sensor The front crash severity sensor enhances the ability to detect the severity of an impact Positioned up front it provides valuable information early in the crash event on the severity of the impact This allows your Personal Safety System to distinguish between different levels of crash ...

Page 166: ...irbag s after a collision When the front passenger seat is occupied and the sensing system has turned off the passenger s frontal airbag the pass airbag off indicator will light and stay lit to remind you that the front passenger frontal airbag is off See Front passenger sensing system in the Airbag supplemental restraint system SRS section of this chapter Front safety belt usage sensors The front...

Page 167: ...ental restraints crash sensor s safety belt pretensioners front safety belt buckle sensors and the driver seat position sensor In addition the RCM also monitors the restraints warning light in the instrument cluster A difficulty with the system is indicated by one or more of the following The warning light will either flash or stay lit The warning light will not illuminate immediately after igniti...

Page 168: ...lover crash an unbelted person is significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a safety belt Each seating position in your vehicle has a specific safety belt assembly which is made up of one buckle and one tongue that are designed to be used as a pair 1 Use the shoulder belt on the outside shoulder only Never wear the shoulder belt under the arm 2 Never swing the safety belt around your ...

Page 169: ...tton and remove the tongue from the buckle Center front safety belt Regular Cab center seating position only Always use both lap and shoulder safety belt in the Regular Cab center seating position If you carry large cargo behind the seat or items that might damage or soil the belt detach the belt from the seat 1 Release the mini buckle by inserting a key or safety belt tongue into the slot 2008 F ...

Page 170: ...t into the mini buckle on the driver s side The belt is now ready for use This mini buckle should stay buckled at all times unless cargo carrying makes it necessary to detach the belt Safety belt with cinch tongue Regular Cab center only The cinch tongue will slide up and down the belt webbing when the belt is stowed or while putting safety belts on When the lap shoulder safety belt is buckled the...

Page 171: ...ide enough lap belt length so that the tongue can reach the buckle How to fasten the cinch tongue Regular Cab center only 1 Pull the combination lap and shoulder belt from the retractor so that the shoulder belt portion of the safety belt crosses your shoulder and chest 2 Be sure the belt is not twisted If the belt is twisted remove the twist 3 Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle for you...

Page 172: ...belt Center seat position SuperCab and SuperCrew only The lap belt should fit snugly and as low as possible around the hips not across the waist The front center lap belt tongue is designed to fit only in the correct buckle The tongue will not securely latch if you attempt to use it in any of the outboard seating position buckles To ensure that you have used the correct buckle you should hear a sn...

Page 173: ...two types of locking modes described below Vehicle sensitive mode The vehicle sensitive mode is the normal retractor mode allowing free shoulder belt length adjustment to your movements and locking in response to vehicle movement For example if the driver brakes suddenly or turns a corner sharply or the vehicle receives an impact of approximately 5 mph 8 km h or more the combination safety belts w...

Page 174: ...lt with locking cinch tongue Regular Cab center only earlier in this chapter Children 12 years old and under should be properly restrained in a rear seat whenever possible Refer to Safety Restraints for Children or Safety Seats for Children later in this chapter How to use the automatic locking mode 1 Buckle the combination lap and shoulder belt Right front passenger seat Rear seats if equipped 20...

Page 175: ...horized dealer to verify that the automatic locking retractor feature for child seats is still functioning properly In addition all safety belts should be checked for proper function BELT AND RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY MUST BE REPLACED if the safety belt assembly automatic locking retractor feature or any other safety belt function is not operating properly when checked by an authorized dealer Failure to ...

Page 176: ...elt maintenance section in this chapter Failure to replace the safety belt assembly under the above conditions could result in severe personal injuries in the event of a collision Safety belt usage sensors The driver and front outboard passenger safety belt buckles are equipped with sensors that detect if the safety belts are fastened The sensors provide information to the Personal Safety System w...

Page 177: ...ht adjuster up Pull down on the height adjuster to make sure it is locked in place Position the safety belt height adjusters so that the belt rests across the middle of your shoulder Failure to adjust the safety belt properly could reduce the effectiveness of the seat belt and increase the risk of injury in a collision Safety belt warning light and indicator chime The safety belt warning light ill...

Page 178: ...kled The Belt Minder威 feature uses information from the front passenger sensing system to determine if a front seat passenger is present and therefore potentially in need of a warning To avoid activating the Belt Minder威 feature for objects placed in the front passenger seat warnings will only be given to large front seat occupants as determined by the front passenger sensing system Both the drive...

Page 179: ...conds repeating for approximately 5 minutes or until the safety belts are buckled The driver s or front passenger s safety belt becomes unbuckled for approximately 1 minute while the vehicle is traveling at least 6 mph and 1 2 minutes have elapsed since the ignition switch has been turned to ON The Belt Minder威 feature is activated the safety belt warning light illuminates and the warning chime so...

Page 180: ...t as possible this can improve comfort I was in a hurry Prime time for an accident Belt Minder威 reminds us to take a few seconds to buckle up Safety belts don t work Safety belts when used properly reduce risk of death to front seat occupants by 45 in cars and by 60 in light trucks Traffic is light Nearly 1 of 2 deaths occur in single vehicle crashes many when no other vehicles are around Belts wr...

Page 181: ...eature will re enable during the same ignition cycle if the occupant buckles and remains buckled for approximately 30 seconds Confirmation is not given for the one time disable Deactivating activating the Belt Minder姞 feature The driver and front passenger Belt Minder威 are deactivated activated independently When deactivating activating one seating position do not buckle the other position as this...

Page 182: ...ht turning off buckle then unbuckle the safety belt This will disable the Belt Minder威 feature for that seating position if it is currently enabled As confirmation the restraint system warning light will flash four times per second for three seconds This will enable the Belt Minder威 feature for that seating position if it is currently disabled As confirmation the restraint system warning light wil...

Page 183: ...s in use in vehicles involved in a collision be replaced However if the collision was minor and an authorized dealer finds that the belts do not show damage and continue to operate properly they do not need to be replaced Safety belt assemblies not in use during a collision should also be inspected and replaced if either damage or improper operation is noted Failure to inspect and if necessary rep...

Page 184: ...or light The airbag supplemental restraints are an integral part of the Personal Safety System They are designed to be deployed in cases where the Personal Safety System has determined the occupant conditions and crash severity are appropriate to activate these devices Refer to the Personal Safety System section in this chapter Important SRS precautions All occupants of the vehicle including the d...

Page 185: ... or over the airbag cover may cause those objects to be thrown by the airbag into your face and torso or may result in a failure of the airbag to inflate properly both of which could result in serious injury Do not attempt to service repair or modify the airbag supplemental restraint systems or its fuses See your authorized dealer The front passenger airbag is not designed to offer protection to a...

Page 186: ...uctions may increase the risk of injury in a collision 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 seat all the way back If two adults and a child occupy a Regular Cab properly restrain the child in the center front unless doing so would interfere with dri...

Page 187: ...esult from the combustion process that inflates the airbag Small amounts of sodium hydroxide may be present which may irritate the skin and eyes but none of the residue is toxic While the system is designed to help reduce serious injuries it may also cause minor abrasions swelling or temporary hearing loss Because airbags must inflate rapidly and with considerable force there is the risk of death ...

Page 188: ... these things happen even intermittently have the SRS serviced at an authorized dealer immediately Unless serviced the system may not function properly in the event of a collision Disposal of airbags and airbag equipped vehicles including pretensioners See your authorized dealer Airbags MUST BE disposed of by qualified personnel Front passenger sensing system The front passenger sensing system is ...

Page 189: ... for a short period of time when the ignition is turned to the ON position to confirm it is functional When the front passenger seat is not occupied empty seat or in the event that the front passenger frontal airbag is enabled may inflate the indicator lamp will be unlit The front passenger sensing system is designed to disable will not inflate the front passenger s frontal airbag when a rear faci...

Page 190: ...child safety seat or booster Lit Disabled Small child with safety belt buckled or unbuckled Lit Disabled Adult Unlit Enabled Even with Advanced Restraints Systems children 12 and under should be properly restrained in the back seat After all occupants have adjusted their seats and put on safety belts it s very important that they continue to sit properly A properly seated occupant sits upright lea...

Page 191: ...nsing system the airbag readiness lamp in the instrument cluster will stay lit DO NOT attempt to repair or service the system take your vehicle immediately to an authorized dealer The front passenger airbag is not designed to offer protection to an occupant in the center seating position An out of position front center occupant could affect the decision of the front passenger sensing system If it ...

Page 192: ...rained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating position Never let a passenger hold a child on his or her lap while the vehicle is moving The passenger cannot protect the child from injury in a collision Always follow the instructions and warnings that come with any infant or child restraint you might use Children and safety belts If the child is the proper size restrain the child i...

Page 193: ...oster seats may also make the shoulder belt fit better and more comfortably Try to keep the belt near the middle of the shoulder When children should use booster seats Children need to use booster seats from the time they outgrow the toddler seat until they are big enough for the vehicle seat and lap shoulder belt to fit properly Generally this is when they weigh about 80 lb 36 kg about 8 to 12 ye...

Page 194: ... cannot find a seating position that adequately supports your child s head a high back booster seat would be a better choice Either type can be used at any seating position equipped with lap shoulder belts if your child is over 40 lb 18 kg Children and booster seats vary widely in size and shape Choose a booster that keeps the lap belt low and snug across the hips never up across the stomach and l...

Page 195: ...eat the safest place for children to ride Move a child to a different seating location if the shoulder belt does not stay positioned on the shoulder during use Follow all instructions provided by the manufacturer of the booster seat Never put the shoulder belt under a child s arm or behind the back because it eliminates the protection for the upper part of the body and may increase the risk of inj...

Page 196: ...le 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 Place seat back in upright position Put the safety belt in the automatic locking mode Refer to Automatic locking mode passenger side front seating position Regular Cab passenger side front and rear seating positions SuperCrew and...

Page 197: ...ling child safety seats with combination lap and shoulder belts 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 seat all the way back Children 12 and under should be properly restrained in the rear seat whenever possible If you are using a Regular Cab center s...

Page 198: ... child seat manufacturer s instructions Be sure the belt webbing is not twisted 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 2008 F 150 f12 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Seating and Safety Restraint...

Page 199: ... the belt 9 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 There should be no more than one inch of movement for proper installation 10 Try to pull the belt out of the retractor to make sure the retractor is in the automatic lock...

Page 200: ...oulder belt portion of the combination lap shoulder belt Always use both lap and shoulder safety belt in the Regular Cab center seating position 1 Position the child safety seat in the Regular Cab center front seat 2 If the center lap shoulder safety belt has been disconnected from the seat to carry large cargo behind the seat reconnect it by buckling the small buckle on the end of the belt into t...

Page 201: ...g through the child seat according to the child seat manufacturer s instructions Be sure that the belt webbing is not twisted 5 Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle for that seating positions until you hear a snap and feel it latch Make sure the tongue is securely latched to the buckle by pulling on the tongue 2008 F 150 f12 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Seating and Safety Restraints...

Page 202: ...k from time to time to be sure that there is no slack in the lap shoulder belt The shoulder belt must be snug to keep the lap belt tight during a collision Installing child safety seats in the front row lap belt seating positions SuperCab and SuperCrew Installing a child safety seat in the front row lap seating position should be avoided if at all possible The passenger sensing system does not rec...

Page 203: ...y seats with tether straps Most new forward facing child safety seats include a tether strap which goes over the back of the seat and hooks to an anchoring point Tether straps are available as an accessory for many older safety seats Contact the manufacturer of your child seat for information about ordering a tether strap The passenger seats of your vehicle are equipped with built in tether strap ...

Page 204: ...r the head restraint 3 Locate the correct anchor for the selected seating position You may need to pull the seatback forward to access the tether anchors Make sure the seatback is locked in the upright position before installing the child seat 4 Clip the tether strap to the anchor as shown Front seat Regular Cab passenger side 2008 F 150 f12 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Seating and Safety Re...

Page 205: ...child safety seat tightly using the LATCH anchors or safety belts Follow the instructions in this chapter 6 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 collision greatly increases 2008 F 150 f12 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Seating and Safety Restraints 205 ...

Page 206: ... 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 ...

Page 207: ...apter Your vehicle is equipped with LATCH anchors for child seat installation at the following seating positions LATCH is not available on F150 Regular cab F150 SuperCab and SuperCrew The anchors on both sides of the center of the rear seat are provided for child seats at the outboard seats and are further apart than the pairs of lower anchors for child seat installation at other seats DO NOT inst...

Page 208: ... 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 Each time you use the safety seat check that the seat is properly attached to the lower anchors and tether anchor Try to tilt the child seat from side to ...

Page 209: ...rly load your vehicle and Make sure every passenger is properly restrained In a rollover crash an unbelted person is significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt All occupants must wear seat belts and children infants must use appropriate restraints to minimize the risk of injury or ejection Study your Owner s Guide and any supplements for specific information about equipment...

Page 210: ...onfident in the ability of 4WD and AWD vehicles Although a 4WD or AWD vehicle may accelerate better than two wheel drive vehicle in low traction situations it won t stop any faster than two wheel drive vehicles Always drive at a safe speed How your vehicle differs from other vehicles SUV and trucks can differ from some other vehicles in a few noticeable ways Your vehicle may be Higher to allow hig...

Page 211: ... Traction AA Temperature A These Tire Quality Grades are determined by standards that the United States Department of Transportation has set Tire Quality Grades apply to new pneumatic passenger car tires They do not apply to deep tread winter type snow tires space saver or temporary use spare tires tires with nominal rim diameters of 10 to 12 inches or limited production tires as defined in Title ...

Page 212: ...ion of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor V...

Page 213: ...ionary and out of direct sunlight for an hour or more and prior to the vehicle being driven for 1 mile 1 6 km Recommended inflation pressure The cold inflation pressure found on the Safety Compliance Certification Label or Tire Label located on the B Pillar or the edge of the driver s door B pillar The structural member at the side of the vehicle behind the front door Bead area of the tire Area of...

Page 214: ...s inflate your tires to the Ford recommended inflation pressure even if it is less than the maximum inflation pressure information found on the tire The Ford recommended tire inflation pressure is found on the Safety Compliance Certification Label or Tire Label which is located on the B Pillar or the edge of the driver s door Failure to follow the tire pressure recommendations can cause uneven tre...

Page 215: ...ve Then recheck the pressure with your tire gauge 4 Replace the valve cap 5 Repeat this procedure for each tire including the spare Note Some spare tires operate at a higher inflation pressure than the other tires For T type mini spare tires see Dissimilar Spare Tire Wheel Information section for description Store and maintain at 60 psi 4 15 bar For Full Size and Dissimilar spare tires see Dissimi...

Page 216: ...ead wears down to the same height as these wear bars the tire is worn out and must be replaced Damage Periodically inspect the tire treads and sidewalls for damage such as bulges in the tread or sidewalls cracks in the tread groove and separation in the tread or sidewall If damage is observed or suspected have the tire inspected by a tire professional Tires can be damaged during off road use so in...

Page 217: ...e defect requires a recall Tire replacement requirements Your vehicle is equipped with tires designed to provide a safe ride and handling capability Only use replacement tires and wheels that are the same size load index speed rating and type such as P metric versus LT metric or all season versus all terrain as those originally provided by Ford The recommended tire and wheel size may be found on e...

Page 218: ... Always inflate steel carcass tires with a remote air fill with the person inflating standing at a minimum of 12 ft 366 cm away from the tire wheel assembly Important Remember to replace the wheel valve stems when the road tires are replaced on your vehicle It is recommended that the two front tires or two rear tires generally be replaced as a pair The tire pressure sensors mounted in the wheels o...

Page 219: ... and wheel If you cannot detect a cause have the vehicle towed to the nearest repair facility or tire dealer to have the vehicle inspected Tire and wheel alignment A bad jolt from hitting a curb or pothole can cause the front end of your vehicle to become misaligned or cause damage to your tires If your vehicle seems to pull to one side when you re driving the wheels may be out of alignment Have a...

Page 220: ...rom the road tires and wheels If you have a dissimilar spare tire wheel it is intended for temporary use only and should not be used in a tire rotation Note After having your tires rotated inflation pressure must be checked and adjusted to the vehicle requirements If the tire label shows different tire pressures for the front and rear tires and the vehicle is equipped with TPMS tire pressure monit...

Page 221: ... Note If your tire size does not begin with a letter this may mean it is designated by either ETRTO European Tire and Rim Technical Organization or JATMA Japan Tire Manufacturing Association 2 215 Indicates the nominal width of the tire in millimeters from sidewall edge to sidewall edge In general the larger the number the wider the tire 3 65 Indicates the aspect ratio which gives the tire s ratio...

Page 222: ...86 mph 299 km h Note For tires with a maximum speed capability over 149 mph 240 km h tire manufacturers sometimes use the letters ZR For those with a maximum speed capability over 186 mph 299 km h tire manufacturers always use the letters ZR 8 U S DOT Tire Identification Number TIN This begins with the letters DOT and indicates that the tire meets all federal standards The next two numbers or lett...

Page 223: ...rades represent the tire s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete A tire marked C may have poor traction performance Temperature The temperature grades are A the highest B and C representing the tire s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled con...

Page 224: ...n Limits Indicates the tire s load carrying capabilities and its inflation limits 3 Maximum Load Dual lb kg at psi kPa cold Indicates the maximum load and tire pressure when the tire is used as a dual defined as four tires on the rear axle a total of six or more tires on the vehicle 4 Maximum Load Single lb kg at psi kPa cold Indicates the maximum load and tire pressure when the tire is used as a ...

Page 225: ...number the wider the tire 3 80 Indicates the aspect ratio which gives the tire s ratio of height to width Numbers of 70 or lower indicate a short sidewall 4 D Indicates a diagonal type tire R Indicates a radial type tire 5 16 Indicates the wheel or rim diameter in inches If you change your wheel size you will have to purchase new tires to match the new wheel diameter Location of the tire label You...

Page 226: ...e driver s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure even if under inflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire pressure telltale When the system detects ...

Page 227: ...located opposite 180 degrees from the valve stem Care must be taken when changing the tire to avoid damaging the sensor It is recommended that you always have your tires serviced by an authorized dealer The tire pressure should be checked periodically at least monthly using an accurate tire gauge refer to Inflating your tires in this chapter Understanding your Tire Pressure Monitoring System TPMS ...

Page 228: ... road wheel tire repaired and remounted on your vehicle For additional information refer to Changing tires with TPMS in this section When you believe your system is not operating properly The main function of the Tire Pressure Monitoring System is to warn you when your tires need air It can also warn you in the event the system is no longer capable of functioning as intended Please refer to the fo...

Page 229: ...re in use Your temporary spare tire is in use Repair the damaged road wheel tire and reinstall it on the vehicle to restore system functionality For a description on how the system functions refer to When your temporary spare tire is installed in this section TPMS malfunction If your tires are properly inflated and your spare tire is not in use and the light remains ON have the system inspected by...

Page 230: ...erature affects your tire pressure The Tire Pressure Monitoring System TPMS monitors tire pressure in each pneumatic tire While driving in a normal manner a typical passenger tire inflation pressure may increase approximately 2 to 4 psi 14 to 28 kPa from a cold start situation If the vehicle is stationary over night with the outside temperature significantly lower than the daytime temperature the ...

Page 231: ...hicle is designed to illuminate the Low Tire Pressure Warning indicator at two different pressures one for the front tires and one for the rear tires Since tires need to be rotated to provide consistent performance and maximum tire life the Tire Pressure Monitoring System needs to know when the tires are rotated to determine which set of tires are on the front and which are on the rear With this i...

Page 232: ...Company vehicle undergoing the TPMS reset procedure at same time Do not wait more than two 2 minutes between resetting each tire sensor or the system will timeout and the entire procedure will have to be repeated on all four wheels A double horn chirp indicates the need to repeat the procedure TPMS reset procedure Note It is recommended that you read the entire procedure before attempting Note To ...

Page 233: ... front tire 3 Right rear tire 4 Left rear tire 1 Left front tire Place the TPMS reset tool against the left front tire where the tire meets the rim opposite from the valve stem 1 as shown This is where the sensor is located inside the rim The tool needs to be held against the tire sidewall opposite the valve stem as illustrated with the arrow on the tool pointing towards the rim do not use the too...

Page 234: ...f after repeating the procedure two short beeps are heard when the key is turned to OFF seek assistance from your authorized dealer Rotation pressure adjustment and TPMS reset example The following example describes all the major steps involved in rotating tires on a vehicle with different front and rear tire pressures It illustrates that the TPMS reset procedure needs to follow tire rotation and ...

Page 235: ...thout the required TPMS reset procedure Sensor 1 80 psi Sensor 2 80 psi Sensor 3 50 psi Sensor 4 50 psi In this situation the TPMS warning light will come on If the TPMS reset procedure is not performed after tire rotation and air pressure adjustment the TPMS telltale may illuminate for a false low tire pressure condition 2008 F 150 f12 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Tires Wheels and Loading 2...

Page 236: ...the tires you currently have on your vehicle The tires on your vehicle have all weather treads to provide traction in rain and snow However in some climates you may need to use snow tires and chains If you need to use chains it is recommended that steel wheels of the same size and specifications be used as chains may chip aluminum wheels Note Do not place chains on the following tires sizes P265 6...

Page 237: ...ation Label Base Curb Weight is the weight of the vehicle including a full tank of fuel and all standard equipment It does not include passengers cargo or optional equipment Vehicle Curb Weight is the weight of your new vehicle when you picked it up from your authorized dealer plus any aftermarket equipment Payload is the combined weight of cargo and passengers that the vehicle is carrying The max...

Page 238: ... capacity how much space is available or by payload capacity how much weight the vehicle should carry Once you have reached the maximum payload of your vehicle do not add more cargo even if there is space available Overloading or improperly loading your vehicle can contribute to loss of vehicle control and vehicle rollover Example only 2008 F 150 f12 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Tires Wheels...

Page 239: ...m allowable weight that can be carried by a single axle front or rear These numbers are shown on the Safety Compliance Certification Label located on the B Pillar or the edge of the driver s door The total load on each axle must never exceed its GAWR Note For trailer towing information refer to Trailer towing found in this chapter or the RV and Trailer Towing Guide provided by your authorized deal...

Page 240: ...us the weight of the fully loaded trailer GCWR Gross Combined Weight Rating is the maximum allowable weight of the vehicle and the loaded trailer including all cargo and passengers that the vehicle can handle without risking damage Important The towing vehicle s braking system is rated for operation at GVWR not at GCWR Separate functional brakes should be used for safe control of towed vehicles an...

Page 241: ...higher limit than the original tires do not increase the GVWR and GAWR limitations Exceeding any vehicle weight rating limitation could result in serious damage to the vehicle and or personal injury Steps for determining the correct load limit 1 Locate the statement The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lb on your vehicle s placard 2 Determine the combined we...

Page 242: ...improvement store to finish that patio you have been planning for the past 2 years Measuring the inside of the vehicle with the rear seat folded down you have room for 12 100 lb 45 kg bags of cement Do you have enough load capacity to transport the cement to your home If you and your friend each weigh 220 lb 99 kg the calculation would be 1400 2 x 220 12 x 100 1400 440 1200 240 lb No you do not ha...

Page 243: ...and rear axle ratio on the following charts If your vehicle is not equipped with a heavy duty trailer towing package the maximum weight your vehicle can tow is limited to 5 000 lb 2 268 kg Your vehicle s load capacity is designated by weight not by volume so you cannot necessarily use all available space when loading a vehicle Towing a trailer places an additional load on your vehicle s engine tra...

Page 244: ...6123 8500 3855 Regular Cab 4x2 145 wheelbase Engine Rear axle ratio Maximum GCWR lb kg Maximum trailer weight lb kg 4 2L with manual transmission 3 31 7200 3266 2300 1043 3 55 8500 3856 3600 1633 4 2L with automatic transmission 3 55 10000 4536 5100 2313 3 73 10500 4763 5600 2540 4 6L 3 55 11700 5307 6700 3039 4 6L 3 73 12200 5534 7200 3266 5 4L 3 55 14000 6350 8900 4037 5 4L 3 73 15000 6804 9800 ...

Page 245: ...18 tires 3 73 13000 5897 7700 3492 Regular Cab 4x4 145 wheelbase Engine Rear axle ratio Maximum GCWR lb kg Maximum trailer weight lb kg 4 6L 3 55 11700 5307 6400 2903 4 6L 3 73 12200 5534 6900 3130 5 4L with 17 tires 3 55 14000 6350 8600 3901 5 4L with 18 or 20 tires 3 55 13500 6123 8100 3674 5 4L with 17 tires 3 73 15000 6804 9500 4309 5 4L with 18 or 20 tires 3 73 14500 6577 9000 4082 5 4L Heavy...

Page 246: ...11000 4989 5900 2676 4 6L with 17 tires 3 73 12000 5443 6900 3130 4 6L with 18 tires 3 73 11500 5216 6400 2903 5 4L with 17 tires 3 55 13000 5897 7700 3493 5 4L with 18 tires 3 55 12500 5670 7200 3266 5 4L with 17 tires 3 73 13500 6123 8200 3719 5 4L with 18 tires 3 73 13000 5897 7700 3493 2008 F 150 f12 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Tires Wheels and Loading 246 ...

Page 247: ...or 20 tires 3 73 11700 5307 6500 2948 5 4L with 17 tires 3 55 14000 6350 8700 3946 5 4L with 18 or 20 tires 3 55 13500 6123 8200 3719 5 4L with 17 tires 3 73 15000 6804 9500 4309 5 4L with 18 or 20 tires 3 73 14500 6577 9000 4082 SuperCab 4x2 163 wheelbase Engine Rear axle ratio Maximum GCWR kg lb Maximum trailer weight kg lb 5 4L Heavy Duty 4 10 15300 6940 9500 4309 2008 F 150 f12 Owners Guide po...

Page 248: ...11000 4990 5600 2540 4 6L with 17 tires 3 73 12000 5443 6600 2994 4 6L with 18 tires 3 73 11500 5216 6100 2767 5 4L with 17 tires 3 55 13000 5897 7400 3356 5 4L with 18 tires 3 55 12500 5670 6900 3130 5 4L with 17 tires 3 73 13500 6123 7900 3583 5 4L with 18 tires 3 73 13000 5897 7400 3356 2008 F 150 f12 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Tires Wheels and Loading 248 ...

Page 249: ...18 tires 3 73 11700 5307 6200 2812 5 4L with 17 tires 3 55 14000 6350 8400 3810 5 4L with 18 or 20 tires 3 55 13500 6123 7900 3583 5 4L with 17 tires 3 73 15000 6804 9400 4624 5 4L with 18 or 20 tires 3 73 14500 6577 8900 4037 SuperCab 4x4 163 wheelbase Engine Rear axle ratio Maximum GCWR lb kg Maximum trailer weight lb kg 5 4L Heavy Duty 4 10 15300 6940 9300 4218 2008 F 150 f12 Owners Guide post ...

Page 250: ... 3 73 11700 5307 6400 2903 5 4L with 17 tires 3 55 14000 6350 8600 3901 5 4L with 18 or 20 tires 3 55 13500 6123 8100 3674 5 4L with 17 tires 3 73 15000 6804 9500 4309 5 4L with 18 or 20 tires 3 73 14500 6577 9000 4082 Crew Cab 4x2 139 wheelbase Harley Davidson Limited Versions Engine Rear axle ratio Maximum GCWR lb kg Maximum trailer weight lb kg 5 4L 3 73 11000 4990 5300 2404 2008 F 150 f12 Owne...

Page 251: ...55 14000 6350 8300 3765 5 4L with 18 or 20 tires 3 55 13500 6123 7800 3538 5 4L with 17 tires 3 73 15000 6804 9300 4445 5 4L with 18 or 20 tires 3 73 14500 6577 8800 3992 Crew Cab 4x4 139 wheelbase Harley Davidson Limited Versions Engine Rear axle ratio Maximum GCWR lb kg Maximum trailer weight lb kg 5 4L 3 73 11000 4990 5100 2313 2008 F 150 f12 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Tires Wheels and ...

Page 252: ...0 5800 2631 4 6L with 17 tires 3 73 12200 5534 6800 3084 4 6L with 18 or 20 tires 3 73 11700 5307 6300 2858 5 4L with 17 tires 3 55 14000 6350 8500 3855 5 4L with 18 or 20 tires 3 55 13500 6123 8000 3629 5 4L with 17 tires 3 73 15000 6804 9500 4309 5 4L with 18 or 20 tires 3 73 14500 6577 9000 4082 2008 F 150 f12 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Tires Wheels and Loading 252 ...

Page 253: ...ss IV trailer towing package Not to exceed 60 square feet 5 52 square meters with Class IV trailer towing package Note Do not exceed trailer weight of 5 000 lb 2268 kg when towing with bumper only Preparing to tow Use the proper equipment for towing a trailer and make sure it is properly attached to your vehicle See your authorized dealer or a reliable trailer dealer if you require assistance Hitc...

Page 254: ... may cause unpredictable handling Safety chains Always connect the trailer s safety chains to the frame or hook retainers of the vehicle hitch To connect the trailer s safety chains cross the chains under the trailer tongue and allow slack for turning corners If you use a rental trailer follow the instructions that the rental agency gives to you Do not attach safety chains to the bumper Trailer br...

Page 255: ...of a new vehicle To ensure proper break in of powertrain components during the first 500 miles 800 km of trailer towing drive no faster than 70 mph 112 km h with no full throttle starts Turn off the speed control The speed control may shut off automatically when you are towing on long steep grades Consult your local motor vehicle speed regulations for towing a trailer To eliminate excessive shifti...

Page 256: ...eel lug nuts To aid in engine transmission cooling and A C efficiency during hot weather while stopped in traffic place the gearshift lever in P Park automatic transmission or N Neutral manual transmissions Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a grade If you must park on a grade place wheel chocks under the trailer s wheels Launching or retrieving a boat Disconnect the wiring to the trai...

Page 257: ...omatic Automatic 4x4 with manual shift transfer case Transmission in Neutral Transfer case in N Neutral 1 Automatic 4x4 with electronic shift transfer case Cannot be RV towed Automatic Harley Davidson All Wheel Drive AWD Cannot be RV towed 1 To ensure the transfer case is in 2WD turn the ignition key on then shift to 2WD The 4x4 HIGH light or 4x4 LOW light should not be illuminated in the instrume...

Page 258: ...in control system This system meets all Canadian Interference Causing Equipment standard requirements regulating the impulse electrical field strength of radio noise When starting a fuel injected engine don t press the accelerator before or during starting Only use the accelerator when you have difficulty starting the engine For more information on starting the vehicle refer to Starting the engine...

Page 259: ...le checked If the vehicle is operated in a heavy snow storm or blowing snow conditions the engine air induction may become partially clogged with snow and or ice If this occurs the engine may experience a significant reduction in power output At the earliest opportunity clear all snow and or ice away from the air induction inlet Do not allow the vehicle to idle for more than 10 minutes at the high...

Page 260: ...t Push the clutch pedal to the floor 3 Turn the key to 3 ON without turning the key to 4 START Some warning lights will briefly illuminate See Warning lights and chimes in the Instrument Cluster chapter for more information regarding the warning lights BRAKE 2008 F 150 f12 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Driving 260 ...

Page 261: ...roaches freezing ethanol fuel distributors should supply winter grade ethanol same as with unleaded gasoline If summer grade ethanol is used in cold weather conditions 0 F to 32 F 18 C to 0 C you may experience increased cranking times rough idle or hesitation until the engine has warmed up The starting characteristics of all grades of E85 ethanol make it unsuitable for use when ambient temperatur...

Page 262: ...vehicle immediately Do not drive if you smell exhaust fumes Important ventilating information If the engine is idling while the vehicle is stopped for a long period of time open the windows at least one inch 2 5 cm or adjust the heating or air conditioning to bring in fresh air ENGINE BLOCK HEATER IF EQUIPPED An engine block heater warms the engine coolant which aids in starting and allows the hea...

Page 263: ... stretching Make certain that the extension cord is in excellent condition not patched or spliced Store your extension cord indoors at temperatures above 32 F 0 C Outdoor conditions can deteriorate extension cords over a period of time To reduce the risk of electrical shock do not use your heater with ungrounded electrical systems or two pronged cheater adapters Also ensure that the block heater e...

Page 264: ...dditional electricity Make sure system is unplugged and properly stowed before driving the vehicle While not in use make sure the protective cover seals the prongs of the engine block heater cord plug BRAKES Occasional brake noise is normal If a metal to metal continuous grinding or continuous squeal sound is present the brake linings may be worn out and should be inspected by an authorized dealer...

Page 265: ... of the ABS and will increase your vehicle s stopping distance The ABS will be activated immediately allowing you to retain steering control during hard braking and on slippery surfaces However the ABS does not decrease stopping distance ABS warning lamp The ABS lamp in the instrument cluster momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned on If the light does not illuminate during start up re...

Page 266: ... parking brake fully and make sure that the gearshift is securely latched in P Park automatic transmission or in 1 First manual transmission TRACTION CONTROL IF EQUIPPED Your vehicle may be equipped with a Traction Control system This system helps you maintain the stability and steerability of your vehicle especially on slippery road surfaces such as snow or ice covered roads and gravel roads The ...

Page 267: ...rol system will automatically turn on every time the ignition is turned off and on The Traction Control system should normally be left on If you should become stuck in snow or ice or on a very slippery road surface try switching the Traction Control system off This may allow excess wheel spin to dig the vehicle out and enable a successful rocking maneuver Remember to switch the Traction Control sy...

Page 268: ...proper steering alignment A high crown in the road or high crosswinds may also make the steering seem to wander pull TRACTION LOK AXLE IF EQUIPPED This axle provides added traction on slippery surfaces particularly when one wheel is on a poor traction surface Under normal conditions the Traction Lok axle functions like a standard rear axle The axle may exhibit a slight noise or vibration in tight ...

Page 269: ...g for increased stopping distance when driving a heavily loaded vehicle Over loading or loading the vehicle improperly can deteriorate handling capability and contribute to loss of vehicle control and vehicle rollover AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION Brake shift interlock column shift transmission This vehicle is equipped with a park brake shift interlock feature that prevents the gearshift lever ...

Page 270: ...ased but the brake warning lamp remains illuminated the brakes may not be working properly See your authorized dealer Brake shift interlock floor shift transmission This vehicle is equipped with a brake shift interlock feature that prevents the gearshift lever from being moved from P Park when the ignition is in the ON position unless the brake pedal is depressed If you cannot move the gearshift l...

Page 271: ...g assembly as shown in the illustration Press the gearshift lever release on the shifter knob and move the gearshift lever back to N Neutral two places rearward from P Park 5 Start the vehicle and release the parking brake Do not drive your vehicle until you verify that the brakelamps are working Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift is latched in P Park Turn the ignition ...

Page 272: ...ed Once the engine coolant temperature reaches 160 F 71 C the normal shift strategy will resume This is normal operation and will not affect the function or the durability of the transmission If the normal shift strategy does not resume once the engine coolant temperature reaches the normal operating temperature or if the downshifts and other throttle conditions do not function normally see your a...

Page 273: ...efore shifting into and out of R Reverse N Neutral With the gearshift lever in N Neutral the vehicle can be started and is free to roll Hold the brake pedal down while in this position D Overdrive The normal driving position for the best fuel economy Transmission operates in gears one through four Overdrive can be deactivated by pressing the transmission control switch on the end of the gearshift ...

Page 274: ...vy loads trailer towing and when engine braking is required To return to O D Overdrive press the transmission control switch The O D OFF lamp will not be illuminated O D Overdrive is automatically returned each time the key is turned off 2 Second This position allows for second gear only Provides engine braking Use to start up on slippery roads To return to D Overdrive move the gearshift lever int...

Page 275: ... not rock the vehicle if the engine is not at normal operating temperature or damage to the transmission may occur Do not rock the vehicle for more than a minute or damage to the transmission and tires may occur or the engine may overheat MANUAL TRANSMISSION OPERATION IF EQUIPPED Using the clutch The manual transmission has a starter interlock that prevents cranking the engine unless the clutch pe...

Page 276: ...ting on a hill These actions will reduce the life of the clutch Recommended shift speeds Upshift and downshift according to the following charts for your specific engine drivetrain combination Upshifts when accelerating recommended for best fuel economy Shift from Transfer case position if equipped 2H or 4H 4L 1 2 15 mph 24 km h 9 mph 14 km h 2 3 25 mph 40 km h 12 mph 19 km h 3 4 37 mph 60 km h 15...

Page 277: ...the brake and shift into the neutral position 2 Fully apply the parking brake then shift into 1 First 3 Turn the ignition off Do not park your vehicle in Neutral it may move unexpectedly and injure someone Use 1 First gear and set the parking brake fully REVERSE SENSING SYSTEM IF EQUIPPED The Reverse Sensing System RSS sounds a tone to warn the driver of obstacles near the rear bumper when R Rever...

Page 278: ...e zone coverage areas As you move closer to the obstacle the rate of the tone increases When the obstacle is less than 10 inches 25 0 cm away the tone will sound continuously If the RSS detects a stationary or receding object further than 10 inches 25 0 cm from the side of the vehicle the tone will sound for only three seconds Once the system detects an object approaching the tone will sound again...

Page 279: ...y indicate a failure in the RSS The RSS will remain off until either the RSS control is pushed again or the ignition switch is recycled Keep the RSS sensors located on the rear bumper fascia free from snow ice and large accumulations of dirt do not clean the sensors with sharp objects If the sensors are covered it will affect the accuracy of the RSS If your vehicle sustains damage to the rear bump...

Page 280: ...ge will display on the left portion of the rear view mirror The area displayed on the screen may vary according to the vehicle orientation and or road condition 1 Centerline of vehicle 2 Rear bumper 3 Red zone 4 Yellow zone 5 Green zone Always use caution while backing Objects in the red zone are closest to your vehicle and objects in the green zone are further away Objects are getting closer to y...

Page 281: ...If this occurs clean the camera lens before using the reverse camera system The reverse camera system is a reverse aid supplement device that still requires the driver to use it in conjunction with the rear view mirror and the side mirrors for maximum coverage Objects that are close to either corner of the bumper or under the bumper might not be seen on the screen due to the limited coverage of th...

Page 282: ...snow etc If the image is still not clear after cleaning have your system inspected by your authorized dealer FOUR WHEEL DRIVE 4WD OPERATION IF EQUIPPED For important information regarding safe operation of this type of vehicle see Preparing to drive your vehicle in this chapter Four wheel drive 4WD supplies power to all four wheels 4WD should not be operated on dry pavement driveline damage may oc...

Page 283: ...m h this is normal and should be no reason for concern Refer to Shifting to from 4L 4WD Low for proper operation Shifting between 2H 2WD high and 4H 4WD high Move the transfer case lever between 2H 2WD High and 4H 4WD High at a stop or any forward speed up to 55 mph 88 km h Note Do not perform this operation if the rear wheels are slipping Note Some noise may be heard as the system shifts or engag...

Page 284: ...when towing the vehicle Do not leave the vehicle unattended with the transfer case in the N Neutral position Always set the parking brake fully and turn off the ignition when leaving the vehicle Using the electronic shift 4WD system if equipped 2H 2WD High Power to the rear wheels only used for street and highway driving Provides optimal smoothness and fuel economy at high speeds 4H 4WD High Used ...

Page 285: ...r to turn on indicating the shift is complete If shifting out of 4L 4WD Low wait for the 4X4 LOW light in the instrument cluster to turn off indicating the shift is complete Note Some noise may be heard as the system shifts or engages this is normal Using the all wheel drive AWD system if equipped Harley Davidson and Limited only This system includes an electronically controlled transfer case The ...

Page 286: ...differently than an ordinary passenger car Maintain steering wheel control at all times especially in rough terrain Since sudden changes in terrain can result in abrupt steering wheel motion make sure you grip the steering wheel from the outside Do not grip the spokes Drive cautiously to avoid vehicle damage from concealed objects such as rocks and stumps You should either know the terrain or exam...

Page 287: ...ility and four wheel drive vehicles are not designed for cornering at speeds as high as passenger cars any more than low slung sports cars are designed to perform satisfactorily under off road conditions Avoid sharp turns excessive speed and abrupt maneuvers in these vehicles Failure to drive cautiously could result in an increased risk of loss of vehicle control vehicle rollover personal injury a...

Page 288: ...d and abrupt maneuvers in these vehicles Failure to drive cautiously could result in an increased risk of loss of vehicle control vehicle rollover personal injury and death If the vehicle goes from one type of surface to another i e from concrete to gravel there will be a change in the way the vehicle responds to a maneuver steering acceleration or braking Again avoid these abrupt inputs Parking O...

Page 289: ...aging and is not cause for concern Sand When driving over sand try to keep all four wheels on the most solid area of the trail Avoid reducing the tire pressures but shift to a lower gear and drive steadily through the terrain Apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning the wheels Avoid excessive speed because vehicle momentum can work against you and cause the vehicle to become stuck to the po...

Page 290: ...ponents Tread Lightly is an educational program designed to increase public awareness of land use regulations and responsibilities in our nations wilderness areas Ford Motor Company joins the U S Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management in encouraging you to help preserve our national forest and other public and private lands by treading lightly Driving on hilly or sloping terrain Although...

Page 291: ...ontrol When you brake hard the front wheels can t turn and if they aren t turning you won t be able to steer The front wheels have to be turning in order to steer the vehicle Rapid pumping of the brake pedal will help you slow the vehicle and still maintain steering control If your vehicle has anti lock brakes apply the brakes steadily Do not pump the brakes Driving on snow and ice 4WD vehicles ha...

Page 292: ... as lift kits or stabilizer bars or by using replacement parts not equivalent to the original factory equipment Any modifications to a vehicle that raise the center of gravity can make it more likely the vehicle will roll over as a result of a loss of control Ford Motor Company recommends that caution be used with any vehicle equipped with a high load or device such as ladder racks or pickup box c...

Page 293: ...ow section found at www fleet ford com truckbbas A typical installation affects the following Certification to government safety laws such as occupant protection and airbag deployment braking and lighting Look for an Alterer s Label on the vehicle from the snowplow installer certifying that the installation meets all applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards FMVSS The Total Accessory Reser...

Page 294: ...ure to determine whether a left or right angle provides the best performance Snowplowing with your airbag equipped vehicle Your vehicle is equipped with a driver and passenger air bag Supplemental Restraint System SRS The SRS is designed to activate in certain frontal and offset frontal collisions when the vehicle sustains sufficient longitudinal deceleration Careless or high speed driving while p...

Page 295: ...not at operating temperature Do not rock the vehicle for more than a minute The transmission and tires may be damaged or the engine may overheat Do not spin the wheels at over 35 mph 55 km h The tires may fail and injure a passenger or bystander Engine temperature while plowing When driving with a plow your engine may run at a higher temperature than normal because the attached snowplow blade will...

Page 296: ...llons 7 5L of gasoline or 5 gallons 18 9L of diesel fuel to a disabled vehicle Fuel delivery service is limited to two no charge occurrences within a 12 month period winch out available within 100 feet 30 5 meters of a paved or county maintained road no recoveries towing Ford Mercury Lincoln eligible vehicle towed to an authorized dealer within 35 miles 56 3 km of the disablement location or to th...

Page 297: ...ce for yourself Ford Motor Company will reimburse a reasonable amount for towing to the nearest dealership within 35 miles To obtain reimbursement information U S Ford or Mercury vehicle customers call 1 800 241 3673 Lincoln vehicle customers call 1 800 521 4140 Customers will be asked to submit their original receipts Canadian customers who need to obtain reimbursement information call 1 800 665 ...

Page 298: ...e flasher control again to turn them off Use it when your vehicle is disabled and is creating a safety hazard for other motorists Note With extended use the flasher may run down your battery FUEL PUMP SHUT OFF SWITCH This device stops the electric fuel pump from sending fuel to the engine when your vehicle has had a substantial jolt After an accident if the engine cranks but does not start this sw...

Page 299: ...nition ON 5 Wait a few seconds and return the key to OFF 6 Make another check for leaks FUSES AND RELAYS Fuses If electrical components in the vehicle are not working a fuse may have blown Blown fuses are identified by a broken wire within the fuse Check the appropriate fuses before replacing any electrical components Note Always replace a fuse with one that has the specified amperage rating Using...

Page 300: ...k 40A Orange Green Green 50A Red Red Red 60A Blue Yellow Yellow 70A Tan Brown 80A Natural Black Black Passenger compartment fuse panel power distribution box The fuse panel is located under the right hand side of the instrument panel Remove the trim panel and fuse box cover to access the fuses To remove the fuse box cover place a finger behind the PULL tab and your thumb above the PULL tab as show...

Page 301: ...fore servicing high current fuses To reduce risk of electrical shock always replace the cover to the Power Distribution Box and Auxiliary Relay Box before reconnecting the battery or refilling fluid reservoirs If the battery has been disconnected and reconnected refer to the Battery section of the Maintenance and Specifications chapter The fuses are coded as follows 2008 F 150 f12 Owners Guide pos...

Page 302: ... Security Module BSM Instrument panel illumination F07 5A Radio start signal F08 10A Heated mirrors Switch indicator F09 20A Fuel pump relay Fuel injectors Injector sense F10 20A Trailer tow back up lamps relay Trailer tow parklamp relay F11 10A A C clutch 4x4 solenoid F12 5A PCM relay coil F13 10A Climate control module power Flasher relay F14 10A Back up lamp and Daytime Running Lamps DRL relay ...

Page 303: ...emand lamps Flex fuel F25 10A LH low beam headlamp F26 20A Horn F27 5A Passenger Airbag Deactivation PAD warning lamp Cluster airbag warning lamp F28 5A SecuriLock transceiver PATS PCM IGN monitor F29 15A PCM 4x4 power F30 15A PCM 4x4 power F31 20A Radio power Satellite radio module F32 15A Vapor Management Valve VMV A C clutch relay Canister vent Heated Exhaust Gas Oxygen HEGO sensors 11 and 21 C...

Page 304: ...A Trailer tow left turn stop lamps F101 30A Starter solenoid F102 20A Ignition switch feed F103 20A ABS valves F104 Not used F105 30A Electric trailer brakes F106 30A Trailer tow battery charge F107 30A Power door locks BSM F108 30A Passenger power seat F109 30A Driver power seat Adjustable pedals Memory module pedals seats F110 20A Cigar lighter Diagnostic connector power F111 30A 4x4 motor relay...

Page 305: ...3 Full ISO relay Hi beam headlamps R04 Full ISO relay Heated backlite R05 Full ISO relay Trailer tow battery charge R06 Full ISO relay Blower motor R201 Half ISO relay Trailer tow park lamps R202 Half ISO relay Fog lamps R203 Half ISO relay PCM R301 Printed circuit board Trailer tow backup lamps R302 Not used R303 Printed circuit board Fuel pump R304 Printed circuit board Battery saver R305 Printe...

Page 306: ...ys are coded as follows Fuse Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Description F03 5A Clockspring illumination R01 Full ISO Relay 4x4 CCW R02 Full ISO Relay 4x4 CW R03 1 2 ISO Relay Daytime Running Lamps DRL high beam disable R201 Relay DRL R202 Relay A C clutch D01 Diode A C clutch D02 Diode One Touch Integrated Start OTIS 2008 F 150 f12 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Roadside Emergencies 306 ...

Page 307: ...tire pressure monitor sensor becomes damaged it will no longer function Dissimilar spare tire wheel information Failure to follow these guidelines could result in an increased risk of loss of vehicle control injury or death If you have a dissimilar spare tire wheel then it is intended for temporary use only This means that if you need to use it you should replace it as soon as possible with a road...

Page 308: ...ing at curbs Winter weather driving capability Wet weather driving capability 3 Full size dissimilar spare without label on wheel When driving with the full size dissimilar spare tire wheel do not Exceed 70 mph 113 km h Use more than one dissimilar spare tire wheel at a time Use commercial car washing equipment Use snow chains on the end of the vehicle with the dissimilar spare tire wheel The usag...

Page 309: ... Spare tire Under the vehicle just forward of the rear bumper Jack jack handle and lug nut wrench Regular Cab Behind the interior trim on the passenger side of the cab SuperCrew and SuperCab Under the rear seat on the passenger side The wing nut must be removed and the jack screw turned counterclockwise to release pressure before the jack can be removed from the holder Removing the spare tire 1 Us...

Page 310: ...el that is diagonally opposite other side and end of the vehicle to the tire being changed If the vehicle slips off the jack you or someone else could be seriously injured Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the vehicle close to moving traffic Pull far enough off the road to avoid the danger of being hit when operating the jack or changing the wheel Refer to the instruction sheet locate...

Page 311: ...he wheel is completely off the ground When one of the rear wheels is off the ground the transmission alone will not prevent the vehicle from moving or slipping off the jack even if the transmission is in P Park To prevent the vehicle from moving when you change the tire be sure that the parking brake is set and the diagonally opposite wheel is blocked If the vehicle slips off the jack someone coul...

Page 312: ...at tire with the spare tire making sure the valve stem is facing outward Reinstall the lug nuts until the wheel is snug against the hub Do not fully tighten the lug nuts until the wheel has been lowered 10 Lower the wheel by turning the jack handle counterclockwise 11 Remove the jack and fully tighten the lug nuts in the order shown Refer to Wheel lug nut torque specifications later in this chapte...

Page 313: ...reases significantly and the spare tire carrier ratchets or slips when the tire is raised to the maximum tightness Tighten to the best of your ability to the point where the ratchet slip occurs if possible The spare tire carrier will not allow you to overtighten If the spare tire carrier ratchets or slips with little effort take the vehicle to your authorized dealer for assistance at your earliest...

Page 314: ...drum or brake disc that contacts the wheel Ensure that any fasteners that attach the rotor to the hub are secured so they do not interfere with the mounting surfaces of the wheel Installing wheels without correct metal to metal contact at the wheel mounting surfaces can cause the wheel nuts to loosen and the wheel to come off while the vehicle is in motion resulting in loss of control Note Inspect...

Page 315: ...ration is considered normal and will not affect function or durability of the transmission Over time the adaptive learning process will fully update transmission operation 1 Use only a 12 volt supply to start your vehicle 2 Do not disconnect the battery of the disabled vehicle as this could damage the vehicle s electrical system 3 Park the booster vehicle close to the hood of the disabled vehicle ...

Page 316: ...of the discharged battery Note In the illustrations lightning bolts are used to designate the assisting boosting battery 2 Connect the other end of the positive cable to the positive terminal of the assisting battery 2008 F 150 f12 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Roadside Emergencies 316 ...

Page 317: ...ounding points Do not connect the end of the second cable to the negative terminal of the battery to be jumped A spark may cause an explosion of the gases that surround the battery 5 Ensure that the cables are clear of fan blades belts moving parts of both engines or any fuel delivery system parts Jump starting 1 Start the engine of the booster vehicle and run the engine at moderately increased sp...

Page 318: ... jumper cables in the reverse order that they were connected 1 Remove the jumper cable from the ground metal surface Note In the illustrations lightning bolts are used to designate the assisting boosting battery 2 Remove the jumper cable on the negative connection of the booster vehicle s battery 2008 F 150 f12 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Roadside Emergencies 318 ...

Page 319: ...cable from the positive terminal of the disabled vehicle s battery After the disabled vehicle has been started and the jumper cables removed allow it to idle for several minutes so the engine computer can relearn its idle conditions 2008 F 150 f12 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Roadside Emergencies 319 ...

Page 320: ...r Company has not approved a slingbelt towing procedure On 4x2 vehicles it is acceptable to tow the vehicle with the front wheels on the ground without dollies and the rear wheels off the ground On 4x4 vehicles it is recommended that your vehicle be towed with a wheel lift and dollies or flatbed equipment with all the wheels off the ground If the vehicle is towed by other means or incorrectly vehi...

Page 321: ...concerns or are unsatisfied with the service you are receiving follow these steps 1 Contact your Sales Representative or Service Advisor at your selling servicing authorized dealer 2 If your inquiry or concern remains unresolved contact the Sales Manager Service Manager or Customer Relations Manager 3 If you require assistance or clarification on Ford Motor Company policies or procedures please co...

Page 322: ...ww customersaskford com In Canada Lincoln Centre Ford Motor Company of Canada Limited P O Box 2000 Oakville Ontario L6J 5E4 1 800 387 9333 www lincolncanada com In order to help you service your Lincoln vehicle please have the following information available when contacting the Lincoln Centre Your telephone number home and business The name of the authorized dealer and the city where the authorize...

Page 323: ...burse the buyer in an amount equal to the actual price paid or payable by the consumer less a reasonable allowance for consumer use The consumer has the right to choose whether to receive a refund or replacement vehicle California Civil Code Section 1793 22 b presumes that the manufacturer has had a reasonable number of attempts to conform the vehicle to its applicable express warranties if within...

Page 324: ...ose to accept it If you choose to accept the BBB AUTO LINE decision then Ford must abide by the accepted decision as well If the arbitrator has decided in your favor and you accept the decision the BBB AUTO LINE program will contact you to ensure that Ford has complied with the decision in a timely manner Disputes submitted to the BBB AUTO LINE program are usually decided within forty days after y...

Page 325: ...ns are fast fair and final as the arbitrator s award is binding both to you and Ford of Canada CAMVAP services are available in all territories and provinces For more information without charge or obligation call your CAMVAP Provincial Administrator directly at 1 800 207 0685 FORD EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN You can get more protection for your new car or light truck by purchasing Ford Extended Service ...

Page 326: ... may cause engine knocking or serious engine damage Ford Motor Company Ford of Canada is not responsible for any damage caused by use of improper fuel Using leaded fuel may also result in difficulty importing your vehicle back into the U S If your vehicle must be serviced while you are traveling or living in Central America the Caribbean or the Middle East contact the nearest authorized dealer If ...

Page 327: ... Motor Company of Canada Limited Service Publications CHQ202 The Canadian Road P O Box 2000 Oakville ON Canada L6J 5E4 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS U S ONLY If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA in addition to notifying Ford Motor Company If NHTSA rece...

Page 328: ...20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http www safercar gov REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS CANADA ONLY If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death you should immediately inform Transport Canada using their toll free number 1 800 333 0510 2008 F 150 f12 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Customer Assistance 3...

Page 329: ...use damage to the vehicle s paintwork and trim over time Use Bug and Tar Remover ZC 42 which is available from your authorized dealer Remove any exterior accessories such as antennas before entering a car wash Suntan lotions and insect repellents can damage any painted surface if these substances come in contact with your vehicle wash off as soon as possible If your vehicle is equipped with runnin...

Page 330: ...insect deposits tar spots road salt and industrial fallout before repairing paint chips Always read the instructions before using the products ALUMINUM WHEELS AND WHEEL COVERS Aluminum wheels and wheel covers are coated with a clearcoat paint finish In order to maintain their shine Clean weekly with Motorcraft Wheel and Tire Cleaner ZC 37 A which is available from your authorized dealer Heavy dirt...

Page 331: ...not spray a hot engine with cold water to avoid cracking the engine block or other engine components Spray Motorcraft Engine Shampoo and Degreaser ZC 20 on all parts that require cleaning and pressure rinse clean Cover the highlighted areas to prevent water damage when cleaning the engine Never wash or rinse the engine while it is running water in the running engine may cause internal damage 4 2L ...

Page 332: ...ucts are available from your authorized dealer For routine cleaning use Motorcraft Detail Wash ZC 3 A If tar or grease spots are present use Motorcraft Bug and Tar Remover ZC 42 For plastic headlamp lenses use Motorcraft Ultra Clear Spray Glass Cleaner ZC 23 2008 F 150 f12 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Cleaning 332 ...

Page 333: ...tion properly Do not use abrasives as they may cause scratches Do not use fuel kerosene or paint thinner to clean any parts If you cannot remove those streaks after cleaning with the glass cleaner or if the wipers chatter and move in a jerky motion clean the outer surface of the windshield and the wiper blades using a sponge or soft cloth with a neutral detergent or mild abrasive cleaning solution...

Page 334: ...ed area allow this to set at room temperature for 30 minutes 4 Remove the soaked cloth and if it is not soiled badly use this cloth to clean the area by using a rubbing motion for 60 seconds 5 Following this wipe area dry with a clean white cotton cloth INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONSOLE HARLEY DAVIDSON EDITION ONLY Your vehicle s instrument panel and console are uniquely painted with both high and low ...

Page 335: ...per Do not use silicone or Teflon威 PTFE based products Do not use exterior paint waxes or sealants Dust the low gloss areas with a clean dry cloth or use Motorcraft Dusting Cloth ZC 24 or ZC 25 or Motorcraft Dusting Cloth Mitts ZC 47 INTERIOR For fabric carpets cloth seats and safety belts Remove dust and loose dirt with a vacuum cleaner Remove light stains and soil with Motorcraft Professional St...

Page 336: ...for the King Ranch SuperCrew only if equipped Your vehicle is equipped with seating covered in premium top grain leather which is extremely durable but still requires special care and maintenance in order to ensure longevity and comfort Regular cleaning and conditioning will maintain the appearance of the leather Failure to care for the leather can result in drying out and fading of the material N...

Page 337: ...tions as in the Conditioning section Conditioning Bottles of King Ranch Leather Conditioner are available at the King Ranch Saddle Shop Visit the Web site at www krsaddleshop com or telephone in the United States 1 800 282 KING 5464 If you are unable to obtain King Ranch Leather Conditioner use another premium leather conditioner Apply your first conditioning treatment within six months of taking ...

Page 338: ...otorcraft Custom Vinyl Protectant U S only ZC 40 A Motorcraft Dash and Vinyl Cleaner ZC 38 A Motorcraft Deluxe Leather and Vinyl Cleaner U S only ZC 11 A Motorcraft Leather Care Kit ZC 11 D Motorcraft Detail Wash ZC 3 A Motorcraft Dusting Cloth Mitt ZC 47 Motorcraft Dusting Cloth ZC 24 Motorcraft Engine Shampoo and Degreaser U S only ZC 20 Motorcraft One Step Wash and Wax Concentrate ZC 6 A Motorc...

Page 339: ...on a vehicle with the engine running in an enclosed space unless you are sure you have enough ventilation Keep all open flames and other burning cigarettes material away from the battery and all fuel related parts Working with the engine off Automatic transmission transaxle 1 Set the parking brake and shift to P Park 2 Turn off the engine and remove the key 3 Block the wheels Manual transmission t...

Page 340: ...s running OPENING THE HOOD 1 Inside the vehicle pull the hood release handle located under the bottom of the instrument panel 2 Go to the front of the vehicle and release the auxiliary latch that is located on the front bumper under the grill 3 Lift the hood until the lift cylinders hold it open 2008 F 150 f12 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Maintenance and Specifications 340 ...

Page 341: ...rake fluid reservoir 4 Engine coolant reservoir 5 Power steering fluid reservoir 6 Air filter assembly 7 Engine oil filler cap 8 Engine oil dipstick 9 Transmission fluid dipstick automatic transmission 10 Windshield washer fluid reservoir 2008 F 150 f12 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Maintenance and Specifications 341 ...

Page 342: ...3 Engine oil filler cap 4 Power steering fluid reservoir 5 Brake fluid reservoir 6 Engine coolant reservoir 7 Air filter assembly 8 Engine oil dipstick 9 Windshield washer fluid reservoir 2008 F 150 f12 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Maintenance and Specifications 342 ...

Page 343: ...3 Air filter assembly 4 Power steering fluid reservoir 5 Engine oil dipstick 6 Brake fluid reservoir 7 Engine coolant reservoir 8 Engine oil filler cap 9 Windshield washer fluid reservoir 2008 F 150 f12 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Maintenance and Specifications 343 ...

Page 344: ...nt finish wiper blades or washer system If you operate your vehicle in temperatures below 40 F 4 5 C use washer fluid with antifreeze protection Failure to use washer fluid with antifreeze protection in cold weather could result in impaired windshield vision and increase the risk of injury or accident Note Do not put washer fluid in the engine coolant reservoir Washer fluid placed in the cooling s...

Page 345: ...ber element ENGINE OIL Checking the engine oil Refer to the scheduled maintenance information for the appropriate intervals for checking the engine oil 1 Make sure the vehicle is on level ground 2 Turn the engine off and wait a few minutes for the oil to drain into the oil pan 3 Set the parking brake and ensure the gearshift is securely latched in P Park automatic transmission or 1 First manual tr...

Page 346: ...ean Insert the dipstick fully then remove it again If the oil level is between the lower and upper holes or between the MIN and MAX marks depending on application the oil level is acceptable DO NOT ADD OIL 4 2L V6 engine 2008 F 150 f12 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Maintenance and Specifications 346 ...

Page 347: ...the normal range add only certified engine oil of the recommended viscosity Remove the engine oil filler cap and use a funnel to pour the engine oil into the opening 3 Recheck the engine oil level Make sure the oil level is not above the normal operating range on the engine oil level dipstick 4 Install the dipstick and ensure it is fully seated 5 Fully install the engine oil filler cap by turning ...

Page 348: ...durability performance meeting all requirements for your vehicle s engine Do not use supplemental engine oil additives cleaners or other engine treatments They are unnecessary and could lead to engine damage that is not covered by Ford warranty Change your engine oil and filter according to the appropriate schedule listed in scheduled maintenance information Ford production and aftermarket Motorcr...

Page 349: ...f you plan to store your vehicle for an extended period of time This will minimize the discharge of your battery during storage Note Electrical or electronic accessories or components added to the vehicle by the dealer or the owner may adversely affect battery performance and durability Batteries normally produce explosive gases which can cause personal injury Therefore do not allow flames sparks ...

Page 350: ... stop set the parking brake 2 Put the gearshift in P Park automatic transmission or the neutral position manual transmission turn off all accessories and start the engine 3 Run the engine until it reaches normal operating temperature 4 Allow the engine to idle for at least one minute 5 Turn the A C on and allow the engine to idle for at least one minute 6 Drive the vehicle to complete the relearni...

Page 351: ...tunda Battery and Antifreeze Tester 014 R1060 The level of coolant should be maintained at the FULL COLD level or within the COLD FILL RANGE in the coolant reservoir If the level falls below add coolant per the instructions in the Adding engine coolant section Your vehicle was factory filled with a 50 50 engine coolant and water concentration If the concentration of coolant falls below 40 or above...

Page 352: ...add engine coolant to the reservoir Refer to Adding engine coolant in this chapter Note Automotive fluids are not interchangeable do not use engine coolant antifreeze or windshield washer fluid outside of its specified function and vehicle location Adding engine coolant When adding coolant make sure it is a 50 50 mixture of engine coolant and distilled water Add the mixture to the coolant reservoi...

Page 353: ...be added in case of emergency to reach a vehicle service location In this instance the cooling system must be drained and refilled with a 50 50 mixture of engine coolant and distilled water as soon as possible Water alone without engine coolant can cause engine damage from corrosion overheating or freezing Do not use alcohol methanol brine or any engine coolants mixed with alcohol or methanol anti...

Page 354: ...ap Turn until tightly installed Cap must be tightly installed to prevent coolant loss After any coolant has been added check the coolant concentration refer to Checking engine coolant If the concentration is not 50 50 protection to 34 F 36 C drain some coolant and adjust the concentration It may take several drains and additions to obtain a 50 50 coolant concentration Whenever coolant has been add...

Page 355: ...he coolant concentration in your vehicle will provide adequate freeze protection at the temperatures in which you drive in the winter months If you drive in extremely hot climates It is still necessary to maintain the coolant concentration above 40 NEVER decrease the coolant concentration below 40 Decreased engine coolant concentrations below 40 will decrease the corrosion protection characteristi...

Page 356: ...ting cylinder operation Each disabled cylinder acts as an air pump and cools the engine When this occurs the vehicle will still operate However The engine power will be limited The air conditioning system will be disabled Continued operation will increase the engine temperature The engine will completely shut down Steering and braking effort will increase Once the engine temperature cools the engi...

Page 357: ...rt The customer warranty may be void for any damage to the fuel system if an authorized Motorcraft fuel filter is not used WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE FUELS Important safety precautions Do not overfill the fuel tank The pressure in an overfilled tank may cause leakage and lead to fuel spray and fire The fuel system may be under pressure If the fuel filler cap is venting vapor or if you h...

Page 358: ... to seek proper medical attention could lead to permanent injury Fuels can also be harmful if absorbed through the skin If fuel is splashed on the skin and or clothing promptly remove contaminated clothing and wash skin thoroughly with soap and water Repeated or prolonged skin contact with fuel liquid or vapor causes skin irritation Be particularly careful if you are taking Antabuse or other forms...

Page 359: ...rely cold weather may require additional measures for reliable starting Refer to Cold Weather Starting in the Driving chapter Ethanol is more chemically active than gasoline It corrodes some metals and causes some plastic and rubber components to swell break down or become brittle and crack especially when mixed with gasoline Special materials and procedures have been developed for flexible fuel v...

Page 360: ...n ungrounded fuel container Place approved fuel container on the ground DO NOT fill a fuel container while it is in the vehicle including the cargo area Keep the fuel pump nozzle in contact with the fuel container while filling DO NOT use a device that would hold the fuel pump handle in the fill position Fuel Filler Cap Your fuel tank filler cap has an indexed design with a 1 4 turn on off feature...

Page 361: ...ith the check fuel cap light or check fuel cap message on may cause the light to turn on as well If you must replace the fuel filler cap replace it with a fuel filler cap that is designed for your vehicle The customer warranty may be void for any damage to the fuel tank or fuel system if the correct genuine Ford or Motorcraft fuel filler cap is not used The fuel system may be under pressure If the...

Page 362: ...ical fuel system components The use of leaded fuel is prohibited by law and could damage your vehicle Your vehicle was not designed to use fuel or fuel additives with metallic compounds including manganese based additives Studies indicate that these additives can cause your vehicle s emission control system to deteriorate more rapidly Repairs to correct the effects of using a fuel for which your v...

Page 363: ...ion Use of other fuels such as Fuel Methanol may cause powertrain damage a loss of vehicle performance and your warranty may be invalidated Fuel quality Many of the world s automakers approved the World Wide Fuel Charter that recommends gasoline specifications to provide improved performance and emission control system protection for your vehicle Gasolines that meet the World Wide Fuel Charter sho...

Page 364: ...ive miles 8 km to allow the vehicle to adapt to the change in ethanol concentration If you operate your vehicle 50 or more of the time on ethanol you should follow a different maintenance schedule In addition to this it is also recommended to fill the fuel tank with regular unleaded gasoline once every 3 000 miles 4 828 km See scheduled maintenance information for more information Running out of f...

Page 365: ...after the fuel gauge indicates empty The amount of usable fuel in the empty reserve varies and should not be relied upon to increase driving range When refueling your vehicle after the fuel gauge indicates empty you might not be able to refuel the full amount of the advertised capacity of the fuel tank due to the empty reserve still present in the tank For consistent results when filling the fuel ...

Page 366: ...riving style good driving and fuel economy habits Give consideration to the lists that follow and you may be able to change a number of variables and improve your fuel economy Habits Smooth moderate operation can yield up to 10 savings in fuel Steady speeds without stopping will usually give the best fuel economy Idling for long periods of time greater than one minute may waste fuel Anticipate sto...

Page 367: ...or every 400 lb 180 kg of weight carried Adding certain accessories to your vehicle for example bug deflectors rollbars light bars running boards ski luggage racks may reduce fuel economy To maximize the fuel economy drive with the tonneau cover installed if equipped Using fuel blended with alcohol may lower fuel economy Fuel economy may decrease with lower temperatures during the first 8 10 miles...

Page 368: ... schedule The scheduled maintenance items listed in scheduled maintenance information are essential to the life and performance of your vehicle and to its emissions system If other than Ford Motorcraft or Ford authorized parts are used for maintenance replacements or for service of components affecting emission control such non Ford parts should be equivalent to genuine Ford Motor Company parts in...

Page 369: ... authorized dealer in properly servicing your vehicle When the Service engine soon indicator illuminates the OBD II system has detected a malfunction Temporary malfunctions may cause the Service engine soon indicator to illuminate Examples are 1 The vehicle has run out of fuel the engine may misfire or run poorly 2 Poor fuel quality or water in the fuel the engine may misfire or run poorly 3 The f...

Page 370: ... not ready for I M testing To determine if the vehicle is ready for I M testing turn the ignition key to the ON position for 15 seconds without cranking the engine If the Service engine soon indicator blinks eight times it means that the vehicle is not ready for I M testing if the Service engine soon indicator stays on solid it means that the vehicle is ready for I M testing The OBD II system is d...

Page 371: ...KE FLUID The fluid level will drop slowly as the brakes wear and will rise when the brake components are replaced Fluid levels between the MIN and MAX lines are within the normal operating range there is no need to add fluid If the fluid levels are outside of the normal operating range the performance of the system could be compromised seek service from your authorized dealer immediately CLUTCH FL...

Page 372: ...ON FLUID Checking automatic transmission fluid if equipped Refer to your scheduled maintenance information for scheduled intervals for fluid checks and changes Your transmission does not consume fluid However the fluid level should be checked if the transmission is not working properly i e if the transmission slips or shifts slowly or if you notice some sign of fluid leakage Automatic transmission...

Page 373: ...k 6 Install the dipstick making sure it is fully seated in the filler tube 7 Remove the dipstick and inspect the fluid level The fluid should be in the designated area for normal operating temperature or ambient temperature Low fluid level Do not drive the vehicle if the fluid level is at the bottom of the dipstick and the ambient temperature is above 50 F 10 C Correct fluid level The transmission...

Page 374: ...orrect type is used The type of fluid used is normally indicated on the dipstick Refer to Maintenance product specifications and capacities in this chapter Use of a non approved automatic transmission fluid may cause internal transmission component damage If necessary add fluid in 1 2 pint 250 ml increments through the filler tube until the level is correct If an overfill occurs excess fluid shoul...

Page 375: ... may affect transmission operation and result in damage to internal transmission components Checking and adding manual transmission fluid if equipped 1 Clean the filler plug 2 Remove the filler plug and inspect the fluid level 2008 F 150 f12 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Maintenance and Specifications 375 ...

Page 376: ... and tighten the fill plug securely Use only fluid that meets Ford specifications Refer to the Maintenance product specifications and capacities section in this chapter TRANSFER CASE FLUID IF EQUIPPED 1 Clean the filler plug 2 Remove the filler plug and inspect the fluid level 2008 F 150 f12 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Maintenance and Specifications 376 ...

Page 377: ... original universal joints are replaced with universal joints equipped with grease fittings lubrication will also be necessary AIR FILTER Refer to scheduled maintenance information for the appropriate intervals for changing the air filter element When changing the air filter element use only the Motorcraft air filter element listed Refer to Motorcraft part numbers in this chapter To reduce the ris...

Page 378: ... air filter element 5 Reassemble the two halves of the air filter housing aligning the notch and slot found on the top of each half Secure the clamp making sure not to crimp the air filter edges between the two halves of the air filter housing This could cause filter damage and allow unmetered air to enter the engine if not properly seated 5 4L Engine 1 Release two retainer clamps 2008 F 150 f12 O...

Page 379: ...the tray assembly 4 Return air filter tray to original position by pressing firmly on the handle until all rearward movement stops and secure the two clamps Note Failure to use the correct air filter element may result in severe engine damage The customer warranty may be void for any damage to the engine if the correct air filter element is not used 2008 F 150 f12 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fu...

Page 380: ...te intervals for changing the PCV valve Replace the PCV valve with one that meets Ford material and design specifications for your vehicle such as a Motorcraft or equivalent replacement part The customer warranty may be void for any damage to the emissions system if such a PCV valve is not used 2 For spark plug replacement see your authorized dealer Refer to scheduled maintenance information for t...

Page 381: ...ium Motor Oil Canada 1 XO 5W20 QSP US CXO 5W20 LSP12 Canada WSS M2C930 A and API Certification Mark 4 6L engine oil 6 0 quarts 5 7L 5 4L engine oil 7 0 quarts 6 6L 4 2L engine coolant 17 6 quarts 16 7L Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant with bittering agent yellow colored 2 VC 7 B WSS M97B51 A1 4 6L engine coolant 20 5 quarts 19 4L 5 4L engine coolant 20 9 quarts 19 8L Cooling system stop leak...

Page 382: ... parking brake linkages and pivots brake and clutch pedal shaft clutch master cylinder push rod to clutch pedal pin if equipped Premium Long Life Grease XG 1 C ESA M1C75 B Hinges latches striker plates fuel filler door hinge and door check arm Hinges latches striker plates fuel filler door hinge and door check arm XG 3 A ESE M1C171 A Power steering fluid Fill to between MIN and MAX lines on reserv...

Page 383: ...n fluid 4R75E 13 9 quarts 13 2L 7 Motorcraft MERCON威 V ATF 8 XT 5 QM MERCON威 V Windshield washer fluid 4 25 quarts 4 0L Motorcraft Premium Windshield Washer Concentrate ZC 32 A WSB M8B16 A2 Fuel tank Reg Cab 6 5 box SuperCab 5 5 box 26 0 gallons 98 4L Fuel tank SuperCrew 5 5 box 30 0 gallons 113 6L Fuel tank SuperCrew 6 5 box 27 0 gallons 102 2L Standard 35 7 gallons 135 1L Optional 2008 F 150 f12...

Page 384: ...ord Specification EST M2C118 A 5 Your vehicle s rear axle is filled with a synthetic rear axle lubricant and is considered lubricated for life These lubricants do not need to be checked or changed unless a leak is suspected service is required or the axle assembly has been submerged in water The axle lubricant should be changed any time the rear axle has been submerged in water 6 Service refill ca...

Page 385: ... 2 6 5 4 8 Ignition system EDIS Coil on plug Coil on plug Spark plug gap 0 052 0 056 inch 1 32 1 42mm 0 052 0 056 inch 1 32 1 42mm 0 040 0 050 inch 1 02 1 28mm 1 Compression ratio 9 3 1 9 37 1 9 85 1 1 The 5 4L 3V spark plug gap can t be adjusted 2 5 4L 3V FFV engines only Engine drivebelt routing 4 2L V6 Engine 2008 F 150 f12 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Maintenance and Specifications 385 ...

Page 386: ...Safety Compliance Certification Label be affixed to a vehicle and prescribe where the Safety Compliance Certification Label may be located The Safety Compliance Certification Label is located on the structure B Pillar by the trailing edge of the driver s door or the edge of the driver s door 2008 F 150 f12 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Maintenance and Specifications 386 ...

Page 387: ...n number The Vehicle Identification Number VIN contains the following information 1 World manufacturer identifier 2 Brake system Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR Restraint System 3 Vehicle line series body type 4 Engine type 5 Check digit 6 Model year 7 Assembly plant 8 Production sequence number XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX 2008 F 150 f12 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Maintenance and Specifications 387...

Page 388: ... on the Safety Compliance Certification Label The following table tells you which transmission or transaxle each code represents Description Code Four speed automatic 4R75E Q Five speed manual M5R2 M 2008 F 150 f12 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Maintenance and Specifications 388 ...

Page 389: ...arranty period as well as any component damaged by the defective accessories The accessories will be warranted for whichever provides you the greatest benefit 12 months or 12 000 miles 20 000 km whichever occurs first or the remainder of your new vehicle limited warranty Contact your dealer for details and a copy of the warranty The following is a list of several Genuine Ford Accessories Not all a...

Page 390: ...elecommunications Commission CRTC regulate the use of mobile communications systems such as two way radios telephones and theft alarms that are equipped with radio transmitters Any such equipment installed in your vehicle should comply with FCC or CRTC regulations and should be installed only by a qualified service technician Mobile communications systems may harm the operation of your vehicle par...

Page 391: ...t specifications 381 refill capacities 381 traction lok 268 B Battery 349 acid treating emergencies 349 jumping a disabled battery 315 maintenance free 349 replacement specifications 380 servicing 349 Belt Minder威 178 deactivating activating the Belt Minder威 181 Booster seats 193 Brakes 264 anti lock 265 anti lock brake system ABS warning light 265 fluid checking and adding 371 fluid refill capaci...

Page 392: ...ecifications 381 Cruise control see Speed control 115 Customer Assistance 296 Ford Extended Service Plan 325 Getting assistance outside the U S and Canada 326 Getting roadside assistance 296 Getting the service you need 321 Ordering additional owner s literature 327 Utilizing the Mediation Arbitration Program 325 D Daytime running lamps see Lamps 92 Dipstick automatic transmission fluid 372 engine...

Page 393: ...lating fuel economy 128 365 cap 360 capacity 381 choosing the right fuel 362 comparisons with EPA fuel economy estimates 367 detergent in fuel 362 filling your vehicle with fuel 357 360 365 filter specifications 357 380 fuel pump shut off switch 298 improving fuel economy 365 octane rating 363 385 quality 363 364 running out of fuel 364 safety information relating to automotive fuels 357 Fuel flex...

Page 394: ...258 L Lamps autolamp system 91 bulb replacement specifications chart 97 daytime running light 92 fog lamps 92 headlamps 91 headlamps flash to pass 92 instrument panel dimming 93 interior lamps 95 96 replacing bulbs 98 101 Lane change indicator see Turn signal 95 Lights warning and indicator 12 anti lock brakes ABS 265 Load limits 237 Loading instructions 243 Locks autolock 145 childproof 146 doors...

Page 395: ...rtainment system 51 Rear video camera 280 Relays 299 Remote entry system 147 illuminated entry 151 locking unlocking doors 147 148 panic alarm 149 replacement additional transmitters 150 replacing the batteries 149 Reverse sensing system 277 Roadside assistance 296 S Safety Belt Maintenance 183 Safety belts see Safety restraints 164 167 169 170 173 175 177 Safety defects reporting 327 328 Safety r...

Page 396: ...te 134 135 Temperature control see Climate control 81 Tilt steering wheel 103 Tire Pressure Monitoring System TPMS Tires Wheels and Loading 226 Tires 211 212 307 alignment 219 care 215 changing 307 310 checking the pressure 215 inflating 213 label 225 replacing 217 rotating 219 safety practices 218 sidewall information 221 snow tires and chains 236 spare tire 307 terminology 212 tire grades 212 tr...

Page 397: ...cle 262 W Warning lights see Lights 12 Washer fluid 344 Water Driving through 292 Windows power 110 power down back window 111 Windshield washer fluid and wipers 102 checking and adding fluid 344 replacing wiper blades 344 2008 F 150 f12 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Index 397 ...

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