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The AdvanceTrac

威

with RSC

威

system provides the following stability

enhancement features for certain driving situations:

•

Traction Control (TCS), which functions to help avoid drive-wheel
spin and loss of traction.

•

Electronic Stability Control (ESC), which functions to help avoid skids
or lateral slides

•

Roll Stability Control™ (RSC

威

), which functions to help avoid a

vehicle roll-over.

The AdvanceTrac

威

with RSC

威

system automatically enables each time

the engine is started. All features of the AdvanceTrac

威

with RSC

威

system

(TCS, ESC, and RSC

威

) are active and monitor the vehicle from start-up.

However, the system will only intervene if the driving situation requires
it.

The AdvanceTrac

威

with RSC

威

system includes an AdvanceTrac

威

with RSC

威 ⬙

Off

⬙

control button on

the center of the instrument panel,
and a “sliding car” icon

in the

instrument cluster. The “sliding car”
icon

in the instrument cluster will illuminate if a driving situation

causes the AdvanceTrac

威

with RSC

威

system to operate. If the “sliding

car” icon

illuminates steadily, verify that the AdvanceTrac

威

with

RSC

威

system is not manually disabled by pressing the AdvanceTrac

威

with RSC

威 ⬙

Off

⬙

button located on the center stack of the instrument

panel. If the “sliding car” icon

remains steadily illuminated, have the

system serviced by an authorized dealer immediately.

When AdvanceTrac

威

with RSC

威

performs a normal system self-check,

some drivers may notice a slight movement of the brake, and/or a
rumble, grunting, or grinding noise after startup and when driving off.

When an event occurs that activates AdvanceTrac

威

with RSC

威

you may

experience the following:

•

A slight deceleration of the vehicle

•

The “sliding car”

indicator light will flash.

•

A vibration in the pedal when your foot is on the brake pedal

•

If the driving condition is severe and your foot is not on the brake, the
brake pedal may move as the systems applies higher brake forces. You
may also hear a whoosh of air from under the instrument panel during
this severe condition.

2009 F-150

(f12)

Owners Guide

(own2002)

, 3rd Printing

USA

(fus)

Driving

275

Summary of Contents for 2009 F-150

Page 1: ...ols 41 Manual heating and air conditioning 41 Dual electronic automatic temperature control 44 Navigation system based climate control 49 Rear window defroster 53 Lights 54 Headlamps 54 Turn signal control 58 Bulb replacement 59 Driver Controls 65 Windshield wiper washer control 65 Steering wheel adjustment 66 Power windows 72 Mirrors 74 Speed control 80 Message center 89 Tailgate 113 Table of Con...

Page 2: ... 244 Trailer towing 250 Trailer brake controller integrated 257 Recreational towing 263 Driving 265 Starting 265 Brakes 272 AdvanceTrac威 274 Transmission operation 281 Reverse sensing system 292 Reverse camera 294 Snowplowing 308 Roadside Emergencies 312 Getting roadside assistance 312 Hazard flasher control 313 Fuses and relays 314 Changing tires 322 Wheel lug nut torque 330 Jump starting 331 Wre...

Page 3: ...ns and capacities 393 Engine data 397 Accessories 401 Index 403 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 obligation C...

Page 4: ...le and therefore some of the items covered may not apply to your particular vehicle Furthermore due to printing cycles it may describe options before they are generally available Remember to pass on this vehicle s Owner s Guide when reselling the vehicle It is an integral part of the vehicle SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION Warning symbols in this guide How can you reduce the risk of personal inj...

Page 5: ...this vehicle such as airbag modules seat belt pretensioners and button cell batteries may contain Perchlorate Material Special handling may apply for service or vehicle end of life disposal See www dtsc ca gov hazardouswaste perchlorate BREAKING IN YOUR VEHICLE Your vehicle does not need an extensive break in Try not to drive continuously at the same speed for the first 1 000 miles 1 600 km of new...

Page 6: ...ce data recorders in your vehicle are capable of collecting and storing diagnostic information about your vehicle This potentially includes information about the performance or status of various systems and modules in the vehicle such as engine throttle steering or brake systems In order to properly diagnose and service your vehicle Ford Motor Company Ford of Canada and service and repair faciliti...

Page 7: ...law enforcement other government authorities or other third parties acting with lawful authority Other parties may seek to access the information independently of Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada Please note that once 911 Assist if equipped is enabled set ON 911 Assist may through any paired and connected cell phone disclose to emergency services that the vehicle has been in a crash involving...

Page 8: ...orary ride disturbance This is a characteristic of the tires and should be no reason for concern The condition should correct itself within 5 15 miles 8 25 km of driving If the disturbance persists have the tires serviced by an authorized dealer Cell phone use The use of Mobile Communications Equipment has become increasingly important in the conduct of business and personal affairs However driver...

Page 9: ... your vehicle may be equipped with features and options that are different from the features and options that are described in this Owner s Guide A market unique supplement may be supplied that complements this book By referring to the market unique supplement if provided you can properly identify those features recommendations and specifications that are unique to your vehicle This Owner s Guide ...

Page 10: ...er 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 2009 F 150 f12 Owners Guide own2002 3rd Printing USA fus Introduction 10 ...

Page 11: ...t 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 2009 F 150 f12 Owners Guide own2002 3rd Printing USA fus Introduction 11 ...

Page 12: ... to a vehicle condition that may become serious enough to cause expensive repairs A warning light may illuminate when a problem exists with one of your vehicle s functions Many lights will illuminate when you start your vehicle to make sure the 2009 F 150 f12 Owners Guide own2002 3rd Printing USA fus Instrument Cluster 12 ...

Page 13: ...eady for I M testing See the Readiness for Inspection Maintenance I M testing in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter Solid illumination after the engine is started indicates the On Board Diagnostics System OBD II has detected a malfunction Refer to On board diagnostics OBD II in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter If the light is blinking engine misfire is occurring which could damag...

Page 14: ...Driving a vehicle with the brake system warning light on is dangerous A significant decrease in braking performance may occur It will take you longer to stop the vehicle Have the vehicle checked by your authorized dealer Driving extended distances with the parking brake engaged can cause brake failure and the risk of personal injury Anti lock brake system If the ABS light stays illuminated or cont...

Page 15: ...lem with the electrical system or a related component Engine oil pressure RTT Displays when the oil pressure falls below the normal range Refer to Engine oil in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter Door ajar RTT Displays when the ignition is in the on position and any door is open Engine coolant temperature RTT Illuminates when the engine coolant temperature is high Stop the vehicle as soon ...

Page 16: ...f the light does not illuminate have the transmission serviced soon or damage may occur Transmission Tow Haul Feature six speed transmission only Displays when the Tow Haul feature has been activated Refer to the Driving chapter for transmission function and operation If the light flashes steadily have the system serviced immediately damage to the transmission could occur AdvanceTrac威 Traction Con...

Page 17: ...control is activated Turns off when the speed control system is deactivated Anti theft system Flashes when the SecuriLock Passive Anti theft System has been activated Turn signal Illuminates when the left or right turn signal or the hazard lights are turned on If the indicators stay on or flash faster check for a burned out bulb High beams Illuminates when the high beam headlamps are turned on Key...

Page 18: ...GAUGES Standard instrument cluster Platinum instrument cluster 2009 F 150 f12 Owners Guide own2002 3rd Printing USA fus Instrument Cluster 18 ...

Page 19: ...ervoir cap while the engine is running or hot Odometer Registers the total miles kilometers of the vehicle Refer to Message center in the Driver Controls chapter on how to switch the display from Metric to English Trip odometer Registers the miles kilometers of individual journeys With standard message center Press the SELECT RESET stem once to switch from the odometer to the trip odometer Press t...

Page 20: ...icle 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 which side of the vehicle the fuel filler inlet is located For more information refer to Filling the tank in the Maintenanc...

Page 21: ...ssion damage Altering the severity of the driving conditions is recommended to lower the transmission temperature into the normal range Red area over temperature the transmission fluid is overheating Stop the vehicle to allow the temperature to return to normal range If the gauge is operating in the Yellow or Red area stop the vehicle and verify the airflow is not restricted such as snow or debris...

Page 22: ...other 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 radio and other electrical accessories 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 ...

Page 23: ...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 VOL ...

Page 24: ...d injury Ford strongly recommends that drivers use extreme caution when using any device that may take their focus off the road The driver s primary responsibility is the safe operation of their vehicle Only use cell phones and other devices not essential to the driving task when it is safe to do so Accessory delay Your vehicle is equipped with accessory delay With this feature the radio and other...

Page 25: ...gnition switch is turned back on AM FM Press repeatedly to select AM FM1 FM2 frequency band TUNE Turn the knob to go up down the frequency band in individual increments DIRECT Press DIRECT and then manually enter the desired radio station i e 93 9 using the memory preset numbers 0 9 SEEK Press SEEK to access the previous next strong radio station SCAN Press for a brief sampling of all strong radio...

Page 26: ...D Category Folder This feature allows you to select from various music categories To change RDBS categories Press MENU repeatedly until RDBS ON OFF appears in the display Use SEEK to toggle RDBS between ON OFF Press CAT PRESS UP OR DOWN TO CHANGE RDBS CATEGORY will appear in the display Press to scroll through all possible categories When the desired category appears in the display press SEEK to f...

Page 27: ... read EJECTING When the system has ejected the CD the display will read REMOVE CD Remove the CD If you do not remove the CD the system will reload the disc To auto eject all loaded discs Press and hold The system will eject all discs and prompt you when to remove them SEEK Press SEEK to access the previous next track CAT Category FOLD Folder In MP3 mode only Press CAT FOLD and then press SEEK to a...

Page 28: ...ress repeatedly to access satellite radio mode if equipped Press repeatedly to cycle through SAT1 SAT2 and SAT3 modes TUNE Turn to go to the next previous available SIRIUS satellite station DIRECT Press DIRECT then enter the desired channel i e 002 using the memory preset buttons 0 9 If you only enter one digit press OK and the system will go to that satellite channel If you enter three digits the...

Page 29: ...ATELLITE RADIO MENU Press MENU when satellite radio mode is active to access Press OK to enter into the satellite radio menu Press to cycle through the following options CATEGORY Press OK to enter category mode Press to scroll through the list of available SIRIUS channel Categories Pop Rock News etc Press OK when the desired category appears in the display After a category is selected press SEEK t...

Page 30: ... on a satellite radio channel The system default is disabled SONG ALERTS ENABLED DISABLED 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 CHANNEL LOCKOUT MENU Press OK to enter the Channel Lockout menu Press ...

Page 31: ... R speakers FADE Press SEEK to adjust the audio between the back B and front F speakers SPEED COMPENSATED VOLUME With this feature on radio volume automatically gets louder with increasing vehicle speed to compensate for road and wind noise The default setting is off Use SEEK to adjust between SPEED OFF and levels 1 7 Increasing the level from 1 lowest setting to 7 highest setting allows the radio...

Page 32: ...hat drivers use extreme caution when using any device that may take their focus off the road The driver s primary responsibility is the safe operation of their vehicle Only use cell phones and other devices not essential to the driving task when it is safe to do so The Auxiliary Input Jack provides a way to connect your portable music player to the in vehicle audio system This allows the audio fro...

Page 33: ...uts are intended for connection to a home stereo and are not compatible with the AIJ The AIJ will only work correctly with devices that have a headphone output with a volume control 2 Do not set the portable music player s volume level higher than is necessary to match the volume of the CD or FM radio in your audio system as this will cause distortion and will reduce sound quality Many portable mu...

Page 34: ...ices if they support this feature For further information on this feature refer to Accessing and using your USB port in the SYNC supplement or Navigation system supplement GENERAL AUDIO INFORMATION Radio frequencies AM and FM frequencies are established by the Federal Communications Commission FCC and the Canadian Radio and Telecommunications Commission CRTC Those frequencies are AM 530 540 1700 1...

Page 35: ...ended periods of time Clean using a circular motion CD units are designed to play commercially pressed 4 75 in 12 cm audio compact discs only Due to technical incompatibility certain recordable and re recordable compact discs may not function correctly when used in Ford CD players Do not use any irregular shaped CDs or discs with a scratch protection film attached 2009 F 150 f12 Owners Guide own20...

Page 36: ...3 disc playback MP3 track mode system default and MP3 folder mode For more information on track and folder mode refer to Sample MP3 structure in the following section MP3 track mode ignores any folder structure on the MP3 disc The player numbers each MP3 track on the disc noted by the mp3 file extension from T001 to a maximum of T255 Note The maximum number of playable MP3 files may be less depend...

Page 37: ...of music news sports weather traffic and entertainment satellite radio channels For more information and a complete list of SIRIUS satellite radio channels visit www sirius com in the United States www sirius canada ca in Canada or call SIRIUS at 1 888 539 7474 Satellite radio reception factors To receive the satellite signal your vehicle has been equipped with a satellite radio antenna located on...

Page 38: ...limited subscription term which begins on the date of sale or lease of the vehicle Use of online media player providing access to all SIRIUS music channels over the internet using any computer connected to the internet U S customers only For information on extended subscription terms contact SIRIUS at 1 888 539 7474 Note SIRIUS reserves the unrestricted right to change rearrange add or delete prog...

Page 39: ...vailable 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 information not available Artist information not available at this time on this cha...

Page 40: ...uired 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 NAVIGATION SYSTEM IF EQUIPPED Your vehicle may be equipped with a navigation system Refer to the Navigation system supplement for further information SYNC姞 IF EQUIPPED Your vehicle may ...

Page 41: ... heated mirrors the same button will activate both 2 B Heated mirrors if equipped Press to activate deactivate This feature will remove ice and snow from the side view mirrors 3 Multifunction control Press repeatedly to toggle through the settings to choose Distributes air through the windshield defroster vents de mister vents floor vents and rear seat floor vents The system will automatically pro...

Page 42: ... This re cooling of the interior air is more economical and efficient Recirculated air may also help reduce undesirable odors from entering the vehicle Press the MAX A C button again for normal A C operation 7 Temperature control Controls the temperature of the airflow in the vehicle 8 Fan speed adjustment Controls the volume of air circulated in the vehicle 9 Power Press to activate deactivate th...

Page 43: ... setting Set the fan to the highest speed initially then adjust to maintain comfort Panel and panel floor modes Move the temperature control to the coolest setting Select A C and recirculated air Use recirculated air with A C to provide colder airflow Set the fan to the highest speed initially then adjust to maintain comfort To aid in side window defogging demisting in cold weather 1 Select 2 Sele...

Page 44: ...w selection 3 Manual override control Allows you to manually select where airflow is directed To return to full automatic control press AUTO When choosing to control airflow manually press repeatedly to toggle through the settings to choose Distributes air through the windshield defroster vents de mister vents floor vents and rear seat floor vents The system will automatically provide outside air ...

Page 45: ...e and may also help reduce undesired odors from reaching the interior of the vehicle Recirculated air engages automatically when MAX A C is selected or can be engaged manually in any airflow mode except defrost When the ignition switch is turned off and back on the climate system will return to the recirculated air mode only if the A C button LED is illuminated and the air distribution selection i...

Page 46: ...side view mirrors DUAL ZONE AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL WITH HEATED AND COOLED SEATS IF EQUIPPED Temperature conversion To switch between Fahrenheit and Celsius refer to Message center in the Driver Controls chapter 1 Fan speed control Press to increase the fan speed 2 Defrost Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster vents and de mister vents Can be used to clear the windshield o...

Page 47: ... or recirculated air to heat or cool the vehicle to reach the desired temperature 6 MAX A C Distributes recirculated air through the instrument panel vents 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 Press the MAX A C button again for normal A C operation 7 Recirculated ai...

Page 48: ...ation 13 Power Driver temperature Press to activate deactivate the climate control system When the system is off outside air is prevented from entering the vehicle Turn to increase decrease the air temperature on the driver side of the vehicle The control also adjusts the passenger side temperature when PASS TEMP is disengaged The recommended initial setting is between 72 F 22 C and 75 F 24 C then...

Page 49: ...is chapter for more information If your vehicle is equipped with both rear defroster and heated mirrors the same button will activate both B Heated mirrors if equipped Press to activate deactivate This feature will remove ice and snow from the side view mirrors 3 A C Press to activate deactivate air conditioning Use with recirculated air to improve cooling performance and efficiency A C engages au...

Page 50: ... fan speed airflow location A C on or off and outside or recirculated air to heat or cool the vehicle to reach the desired temperature 10 Driver temperature Press to increase decrease the air temperature for the driver side of the vehicle This control also adjusts the passenger side temperature when dual zone operation is disengaged 11 Driver cooled seat if equipped Press to control the driver coo...

Page 51: ...rear seat floor vents and de mister vents Distributes air through the floor vents rear seat floor vents Distributes air through the windshield defroster vents de mister vents floor vents and rear seat floor vents The system will automatically provide outside air to reduce window fogging To return to full automatic control press AUTO on the main bezel Fan Speed Press to decrease increase the fan sp...

Page 52: ...or 2 3 minutes after start up or until the vehicle has been aired out If you are driving during extreme high ambient temperatures and idling for extended periods of time in gear it is recommended to run the A C in the MAX A C mode adjust the blower fan speed to the lowest setting and put the vehicle s transmission in P Park to continue to receive cool air from your A C system For maximum cooling p...

Page 53: ...fog and thin ice If equipped it also operates the heated mirror to remove snow and thin ice from the side mirrors Ensure that the ignition 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 he...

Page 54: ...ion switch is turned to off To turn autolamps on rotate the control to To turn autolamps off rotate the control 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 ...

Page 55: ...he or position and the high beams are not turned on Pull headlamp control towards you to turn fog lamps on The fog lamp indicator light will 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 OFF 2009 F 150 f12 Owners Guide own2002 3rd Printing USA fus Lig...

Page 56: ...ent panel Rotate the thumbwheel from right to left to dim the instrument panel Rotate fully to the right past detent to turn on interior lamps Rotate to the left position past detent to turn off the interior lamps and to disable the illuminated entry feature When the control is in the far left position it acts as a dome lamp defeat override Note If the battery is disconnected discharged or a new b...

Page 57: ...over 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 P2 Philips screwdriver to tu...

Page 58: ...s opened the instrument panel dimmer switch is rotated until the courtesy lamps come on the remote entry controls are pressed and the ignition is off Rear dome lamp if equipped ON or D The dome light will stay on DOOR or middle position The dome light will only come on if a door is opened OFF or The lamp will not come on at all The rear dome lamp can be turned on or off by sliding the control 2009...

Page 59: ...e turned on or off by sliding the control BULB REPLACEMENT Lamp assembly condensation Exterior lamps are vented to accommodate normal changes in pressure Condensation can be a natural by product of this design When moist air enters the lamp assembly through the vents there is a possibility that condensation can occur when the temperature is cold When normal condensation occurs a thin film of mist ...

Page 60: ...p assembly or void 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 3157NA natural amber Front sidemarker 2 168 Fog lamps 2 9140 Backup lamp styleside 2 921 Backup lamp flareside 2 3156 Rear stop turn sidemarker tail lamp styleside 4 4057K Rear stop turn sidemarker tail lamp flareside 2 3057K High ...

Page 61: ...tor protective cover from the upper inboard corner of the lamp 3 Loosen the three retaining screws two at top of lamp one at lower inboard corner 4 Once the three retaining screws have been removed slide the headlamp assembly forward disconnecting the two snap attachments at the fender 5 Disconnect the electrical connector from the bulb by pulling rearward 2009 F 150 f12 Owners Guide own2002 3rd P...

Page 62: ...ing lamp turn signal sidemarker bulbs 1 Make sure that the headlamp control is in the off position and open the hood 2 Remove the pushpin that holds the air deflector protective cover from the upper inboard corner of the lamp 3 Loosen the three retaining screws two at top of lamp one at lower inboard corner 4 Once the three retaining screws have been removed slide the headlamp assembly forward dis...

Page 63: ...ly and remove the two bolts from the tail lamp assembly 3 Carefully pull the lamp assembly straight rearward from the tailgate pillar to disengage two hidden snap in retainers Flare side tail lamps are not equipped with snap in retainers 4 Remove bulb socket from the lamp assembly by turning it counterclockwise 5 Pull bulb straight out of socket and press in the new bulb Install the new bulb s in ...

Page 64: ...e fog lamp by turning counterclockwise 3 Disconnect the electrical connector from the fog lamp bulb Install the new bulb in reverse order Replacing exterior mounted mirror turn signal indicator lamp bulbs For bulb replacement see your authorized dealer Replacing license plate lamp bulbs The license plate bulbs are located behind the rear bumper To change the license plate lamp bulbs 1 Reach behind...

Page 65: ...ing wiper feature must be turned off before entering a car wash Rotate the end of the control to the OFF position Windshield washer Push the end of the stalk briefly causes a single swipe of the wipers without washer fluid a quick push and hold the wipers will swipe three times with washer fluid a long push and hold the wipers and washer fluid will be activated for up to ten seconds Courtesy wipe ...

Page 66: ...ing column can be adjusted manually by moving the two way rocker adjustment control located below the turn signal wiper control stalk Hold the control to adjust The tilt function is adjusted by depressing the control up or down Easy entry exit feature When you remove the key from the ignition the column will move to the full up position if this feature is activated through the message center Refer...

Page 67: ...g column when the vehicle is moving On vehicles with memory feature to prevent damage to the steering column the steering column is designed to set a stopping position just short of the end of the column position If the steering column encounters an object while moving up or down a new stopping position will be set To reset the steering column to its normal stopping position After encountering the...

Page 68: ...and powerful broadcast antenna Magnetic or metallic objects placed in on or near the vehicle may also affect compass accuracy Usually when something affects the compass readings the compass will correct itself after a few days of operating your vehicle in normal conditions If the compass still appears to be inaccurate a manual calibration may be necessary Refer to Compass calibration adjustment Mo...

Page 69: ...r repeatedly until ZONE XX changes to the correct zone 1 15 in the CID 5 The direction will display after the buttons are released The zone is now updated Compass calibration adjustment Perform compass calibration in an open area free from steel structures and high voltage lines For optimum calibration turn off all electrical accessories heater air conditioning wipers etc and make sure all vehicle...

Page 70: ...oint is located on the instrument panel Do not use the power point for operating the cigarette lighter element if equipped To prevent the fuse from being blown do not use the power point s over the vehicle capacity of 12 VDC 180W If the power point or cigar lighter socket is not working a fuse may have blown Refer to Fuses and relays in the Roadside Emergencies chapter for information on checking ...

Page 71: ...er element and socket The lighter will be released from its heating position when it is ready to be used Note Improper use of the lighter can cause damage not covered by your warranty and can result in fire or serious injury 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 i...

Page 72: ...e power windows you should verify they are free of obstructions and ensure that children and or pets are not in the proximity of the window openings Press and pull the window switches to open and close windows Push down to the first detent and hold the switch to open Pull up to the first detent and hold the switch to close Rear Window Buffeting When one or both of the rear windows are open the veh...

Page 73: ...r the driver s press the right side of the control Press the left side to restore the window controls Note The rear window switches will not illuminate when the window control is in the locked position Power sliding back window if equipped Press and hold the the control to open the window all the way to the full open position Pull and hold the control to close the window WARNING When operating the...

Page 74: ...t adjust the mirror while the vehicle is in motion Automatic dimming interior rear view mirror if equipped Your vehicle may be equipped with an interior rear view mirror that has an auto dimming function optional on the driver s side exterior mirror The electronic day night mirror will change from the normal high reflective state to the non glare darkened state when bright lights glare reach the i...

Page 75: ...m R Reverse the image will remain for a few seconds and then turn off Refer to Reverse camera system in the Driving chapter EXTERIOR MIRRORS Power side view mirrors if equipped WARNING Do not adjust the mirror while the vehicle is in motion To adjust your mirrors 1 Rotate the control clockwise to adjust the right mirror and rotate the control counterclockwise to adjust the left mirror 2 Move the c...

Page 76: ...nward 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 the click...

Page 77: ...g feature the mirror glass is thicker and will take longer to defrost Do not remove ice from the mirrors with a scraper or attempt to readjust the mirror glass if it is frozen in place These actions could cause damage to the glass and mirrors Do not clean the housing or glass of any mirror with harsh abrasives fuel or other petroleum based cleaning products Exterior mounted mirror turn signal indi...

Page 78: ...the gearshift lever is in the P Park position Press and hold the rocker control to adjust accelerator and brake pedal Press the right side of the control to adjust the pedals toward you Press the left side of the control to adjust the pedals away from you WARNING Never adjust the accelerator and brake pedal with feet on the pedals while the vehicle is moving POWER DEPLOYABLE RUNNING BOARDS IF EQUI...

Page 79: ...ure refer to the Message center in this chapter When this feature is disabled OFF the running boards will move to the stowed position regardless of the position of the doors When this feature is enabled AUTO the running boards will move back to the correct positions based off of the door positions Bounce back If an object is in the way of the moving running board the running board will automatical...

Page 80: ...the blockage is cleared WARNING Turn off the running boards before jacking or placing any object under the vehicle Never place your hand between the extended running board and the vehicle A moving running board may cause injury SPEED CONTROL IF EQUIPPED With speed control set you can maintain a set speed without keeping your foot on the accelerator pedal WARNING Do not use the speed control in hea...

Page 81: ...pply the brakes to reduce the speed If the vehicle speed decreases more than 10 mph 16 km h below your set speed on an uphill your speed control will disengage Disengaging speed control To disengage the speed control Depress the brake pedal Disengaging the speed control will not erase previous set speed Resuming a set speed Press the RESUME control and release it This will automatically return the...

Page 82: ...ed 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 SET control until you get to the desired speed then release the control You can also use the SET control to operate the Tap Down function Press and release this control to decrease the vehicle set speed in small amounts ...

Page 83: ...tion your speed control set speed memory is erased STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS IF EQUIPPED Radio control features Press MEDIA to select AM FM1 FM2 or CD SAT1 SAT2 or SAT3 Satellite Radio mode LINE IN auxiliary input jack In radio mode Press to access the next previous preset station In CD mode Press to listen to the next track on the disc In satellite radio mode Press to advance through preset channel...

Page 84: ... exit phone mode Press to scroll through various menus and selections Press OK to confirm your selection For further information on the SYNC威 system refer to the SYNC威 supplement Navigation system SYNC威 hands free control features if equipped Press control briefly until the voice icon appears on the Navigation display to use the voice command feature Press to activate phone mode or answer a phone ...

Page 85: ...e moon roof To close the moon roof Pull and release the SLIDE control the moon roof will close automatically Press the switch again to stop the moon roof Bounce back When an obstacle has been detected in the moon roof opening as the moon roof is closing the moon roof will automatically open and stop at a prescribed position Bounce back override To override bounce back function pull and hold the SL...

Page 86: ...ty 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 procedur...

Page 87: ...s pressed 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 atta...

Page 88: ...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 the t...

Page 89: ... button follow Step 1 in the Programming section For questions or comments contact HomeLink威 at www homelink com or 1 800 355 3515 STANDARD MESSAGE CENTER IF EQUIPPED With the ignition in the on position the message center located on your instrument cluster displays important vehicle information through a constant monitor of vehicle systems You may select display features on the message center for...

Page 90: ...you RESET this warning message this display and chime will return within 10 minutes DTE is calculated using a running average fuel economy which is based on your recent driving history of 500 miles 800 km This value is not the same as the average fuel economy display The running average fuel economy is re initialized to a factory default value if the battery is disconnected Average fuel economy AF...

Page 91: ...Menu Press and hold the SELECT RESET stem to get into the SETUP menu sequence from the INFO menu for the following items Oil Life Units English Metric Rear Park Aid if equipped Autolamp if equipped Autolock if equipped Autounlock if equipped Easy Entry if equipped Trailer Sway if equipped Language Reset to English if in another language see Note below Note When returning to the SETUP menu and a no...

Page 92: ...ue by 10 percent Note Oil life start value of 100 equals 7 500 miles 12 000 km or six months For example setting oil life start value to 60 sets the oil life start value to 4 500 miles 7 200 km and 108 days Units English Metric 1 Select this function from the SETUP menu for the current units to be displayed 2 Press and hold the SELECT RESET stem to change from English to Metric 3 Press the SELECT ...

Page 93: ... SELECT RESET stem to select the new Autolamp delay values of 0 10 20 30 60 90 120 or 180 seconds Autolock This feature automatically locks all vehicle doors when the vehicle is shifted into any gear putting the vehicle in motion 1 To disable enable the autolock feature select this function from the SETUP MENU 2 Press and hold the SELECT RESET stem to turn the autolock ON or OFF Autounlock This fe...

Page 94: ...the SETUP menu 2 Press the SELECT RESET stem to turn the trailer sway on or off Language 1 Select this function from the SETUP menu 2 Press and hold the SELECT RESET stem to select a new language Selectable languages are English Spanish and French 3 Press the SELECT RESET stem for the next SETUP menu item or wait for more than four seconds to return to the INFO menu Reset to English if in another ...

Page 95: ... connected System warnings System warnings alert you to possible problems or malfunctions in your vehicle s operating systems In the event of a multiple warning situation the message center will cycle the display to show all warnings by displaying each one for four seconds The message center will display the last selected feature if there are no more warning messages This allows you to use the ful...

Page 96: ...re pressure monitor fault Brake fluid level low The warning can be reset The warning can return after the ignition key is turned from off to on if the condition problem still exists Trailer brake module fault if equipped Oil change required XX Oil life change soon Wiring fault on trailer if equipped Check rear park aid if equipped Trailer disconnected if equipped The warning can be reset The warni...

Page 97: ...top vehicle if equipped Temporary alert For 4x4 low shift to N if equipped To exit 4x4 low stop vehicle if equipped To exit 4x4 low shift to N if equipped Trailer connected Train left front tire Train right front tire Train right rear tire Train left rear tire Tires not trained repeat Training complete DRIVER DOOR AJAR Displayed when the driver door is not completely closed PASSENGER DOOR AJAR Dis...

Page 98: ...g properly If the warning stays on or continues to come on contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible CHECK FUEL FILL INLET Displayed when the fuel fill inlet may not be properly closed Refer to Easy Fuel no cap fuel system in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter CHECK 4X4 if equipped Displayed when a 4X4 system fault is present For more information refer to Four wheel drive 4WD oper...

Page 99: ... LOW is selected while the vehicle is moving For more information refer to Four wheel drive 4WD operation in the Driving chapter FOR 4X4 LOW SHIFT TO N if equipped Displayed when 4X4 LOW is selected and the vehicle is stopped For more information refer to Four wheel drive 4WD operation in the Driving chapter TO EXIT 4X4 LOW STOP VEHICLE if equipped Displayed when 2WD is selected while the vehicle ...

Page 100: ...Displayed when training of the TPMS system is complete Refer to TPMS reset procedure in the Tires Wheels and Loading chapter for more information OPTIONAL MESSAGE CENTER IF EQUIPPED With the ignition in the on position the message center located on your instrument cluster displays important vehicle information through a constant monitor of vehicle systems You may select display features on the mes...

Page 101: ...h is based on your recent driving history of 500 miles 800 km This value is not the same as the average fuel economy display The running average fuel economy is re initialized to a factory default value if the battery is disconnected Average fuel economy AFE Select this function from the INFO menu to display your average fuel economy in miles gallon or liters 100 km If you calculate your average f...

Page 102: ...ous fuel economy When your vehicle is not moving this function shows one or no bars illuminated Instantaneous fuel economy cannot be reset Trip elapsed drive time Select this function from the INFO menu to display a timer To operate the Trip Elapsed Drive Time perform the following 1 Press and release RESET in order to start the timer 2 Press and release RESET to pause the timer 3 Press and hold R...

Page 103: ...ycles 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 XXX OIL LIFE 2 CHARGING SYSTEM 3 DOOR STATUS 4 BRAKE FLUID LEVEL 5 XX MILES TO E FUEL LEVEL XXX 6 TBC GAIN XX X NO TRAILER if equipped and no trailer connected 7 TBC GAIN XX X OUTPUT if equipped and trailer connected Oil Life XXX HOLD...

Page 104: ... Each release and press will reduce the value by 10 Rear Park Aid if equipped This feature sounds a warning tone to warn the driver of obstacles near the rear bumper and functions only when R Reverse gear is selected 1 To disable enable the reverse sensing system feature with the vehicle in P Park select this function from the SETUP MENU or put the vehicle in R Reverse 2 Press and hold the RESET c...

Page 105: ...g open closed Autolamp delay This feature keeps your headlights on for up to three minutes after the ignition is switched off 1 To disable enable the autolamp delay feature select this function from the SETUP control for the current display mode 2 Press the RESET control to select the new Autolamp delay values of 0 10 20 30 60 90 120 or 180 Autolock This feature automatically locks all vehicle doo...

Page 106: ... if equipped This feature uses the electronic stability control to mitigate trailer sway 1 To disable enable the trailer sway feature select this function from the SETUP menu for the current display mode 2 Press the RESET control to turn the trailer sway on or off Units English Metric 1 Select this function from the SETUP menu for the current units to be displayed 2 Press the RESET control to chan...

Page 107: ...arning situation the message center will cycle the display to show all warnings by displaying each one for four seconds The message center will display the last selected feature if there are no more warning messages This allows you to use the full functionality of the message center after you acknowledge the warning by pressing the RESET control and clearing the warning message Warning messages ca...

Page 108: ...e pressure monitor fault Brake fluid level low The warning can be reset The warning can return after the ignition key is turned from off to on if the condition problem still exists Trailer brake module fault if equipped Oil change required XX Oil life change soon Wiring fault on trailer if equipped Check rear park aid if equipped Trailer disconnected if equipped The warning can be reset The warnin...

Page 109: ...op vehicle if equipped Temporary alert For 4x4 low shift to N if equipped To exit 4x4 low stop vehicle if equipped To exit 4x4 low shift to N if equipped Trailer connected Train left front tire Train right front tire Train right rear tire Train left rear tire Tires not trained repeat Training complete DRIVER DOOR AJAR Displayed when the driver door is not completely closed PASSENGER DOOR AJAR Disp...

Page 110: ...VICE RSC NOW Displayed when the RSC system is not operating properly If the warning stays on or continues to come on contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible CHECK FUEL FILL INLET Displayed when the fuel fill inlet may not be properly closed Refer to Easy Fuel no cap fuel system in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter CHECK 4X4 if equipped Displayed when a 4X4 system fault is prese...

Page 111: ... trailer sway For more information refer to the Driving chapter for more information FOR 4X4 LOW STOP VEHICLE if equipped Displayed when 4X4 LOW is selected while the vehicle is moving For more information refer to Four wheel drive 4WD operation in the Driving chapter FOR 4X4 LOW SHIFT TO N if equipped Displayed when 4X4 LOW is selected and the vehicle is stopped For more information refer to Four...

Page 112: ...ES NOT TRAINED REPEAT if equipped Displayed when an error occurs while training the TPMS system Refer to TPMS reset procedure in the Tires Wheels and Loading chapter for more information TRAINING COMPLETE if equipped Displayed when training of the TPMS system is complete Refer to TPMS reset procedure in the Tires Wheels and Loading chapter for more information POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MAT WARNING ...

Page 113: ...efore removing the tailgate 1 Before removal of the tailgate locate and disconnect the tailgate in line connector under the pickup box on the passenger side of the vehicle near the spare tire 2 Install a protective cap located in the glove box onto the in line RCS connector that remains under the pickup box 3 Partially lower tailgate and carefully feed tailgate harness up through the gap between t...

Page 114: ...try into the truck bed To open the tailgate step 1 Flip down the tailgate 2 Pull the yellow latch lever to the unlock positon to release the grab handle from its stowed postion and raise the handle upright until you feel it latch and see the latch lever in the lock positon The yellow lever only needs to be used when releasing the grab handle 3 Rotate the center molding to unlatch the tailgate step...

Page 115: ...latch the tailgate step before moving the vehicle Never drive with the step or grab handle deployed Replace slip resistance tape serviceable item if worn out Replace handle molding serviceable item if damaged Do not tow with grab handle or step frame Box side step if equipped Your vehicle may be equipped with a box side step that allows easier access to the truck bed Note Do not drive vehicle with...

Page 116: ... manually pull out the box side step wash off the debris with a high pressure car wash wand and re stow the step To stow the box side step with your foot push the box side step under the truck until fully latched Do not push on the button while stowing the box side step Note Do not use the box side steps to lift the vehicle when jacking Utilize proper jacking points Refer to Changing the tires in ...

Page 117: ...ocking pin toward the center of the vehicle 2 Open the latches to release the panels 3 Rotate the panels toward the tailgate Repeat Steps 1 3 for the other side of the bed extender 2009 F 150 f12 Owners Guide own2002 3rd Printing USA fus Driver Controls 117 ...

Page 118: ... extender Note When the vehicle is in motion ensure the locking pins and knobs are fully engaged Note Ensure all cargo is secured Note When the vehicle is in motion the tailgate load must not exceed 150 lbs 68 kg Note The bed extender should always be kept in the grocery mode or stowed position with the tailgate closed when not being used for the purpose of restraining cargo in the tailgate mode 2...

Page 119: ...ES 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 2009 F 150 f12 Owners Guide own2002 3rd Printing USA fus Driver Controls 119 ...

Page 120: ...turn the knob to the horizontal position Pull the cleat side to side to ensure it has locked into the next available hole location To remove cleat from rail pull the knob and turn slightly to lock open and slide it off the end of the rail When installing cleat reverse instructions above Note When replacing a cleat into the rail make sure the oval embossed on the knob is not upside down This will e...

Page 121: ...ed 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 2009 F 150 f12 Owners Guide own2002 3rd Printing USA fus Driver Controls 121 ...

Page 122: ...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 Tor...

Page 123: ...h 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 desire...

Page 124: ...to ensure proper sealing When the bin is unlocked the rubber cap does not need to be removed to open the bin just press the rubber 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 remov...

Page 125: ...ith the lid closed After closing the lid simply lift up and inboard away from the pickup box side to release bin from rail To install reverse the above instructions Note Remove the bins during severe off road driving to avoid damage to the cargo bins and pickup box WARNING 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 t...

Page 126: ... 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 one of the following actions Pressing the manual lock button on the do...

Page 127: ...feature Through your authorized dealer or Performing the power door lock control procedure Performing the keyless entry keypad if equipped procedure or Performing the message center if equipped procedure Power door unlock lock procedure Before starting ensure the ignition is in the off position and all vehicle doors are closed You must complete Steps 1 5 within 30 seconds or the procedure will hav...

Page 128: ...cks feature using the message center refer to Message center in the Driver Controls chapter Autounlock feature The autounlock feature will unlock all the doors when the ignition is in the on position all the doors are closed and the vehicle has been in motion at a speed greater than 12 mph 20 km h the vehicle has then come to a stop and the ignition is turned to the off or accessory position and t...

Page 129: ...hree times 5 Turn the ignition back to the on position The horn will chirp one time to confirm programming mode has been entered and is active 6 To enable disable the autounlock feature press the lock control then press the unlock control The horn will chirp once if autounlock was deactivated or twice one short and one long chirp if autounlock was activated 7 Turn the ignition to the off position ...

Page 130: ...hildproof locks Insert the key and turn to the unlock position key vertical to disengage the childproof locks REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM IF EQUIPPED This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and with RS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including inte...

Page 131: ...turn off the interior lamps 10 minutes after the ignition is turned to the off position One step door unlocking If the one step door unlocking feature is activated press and release once to unlock the passenger doors and the rear doors Note The interior lamps will illuminate refer to the Illuminated entry feature later in this section if the control on the overhead lamp is not set to the off posit...

Page 132: ...icle rather than using the panic alarm Sounding a panic alarm Press to activate the alarm Press again or turn the ignition to accessory or on to deactivate Note The panic alarm will only operate when the ignition is in the off position Memory seats power mirrors adjustable pedals steering column if equipped The remote entry transmitter allows you to recall the memory seat power mirrors adjustable ...

Page 133: ...e or button on the associated remote entry transmitter 6 Press the 1 or 2 control on the driver s seat memory switch 7 Repeat this procedure for another remote transmitter if desired Deactivating the three button memory switch if equipped To deactivate this feature 1 Press the SET control on the driver s seat memory switch 2 Within five seconds press any control on the remote transmitter which you...

Page 134: ...s procedure for another remote entry transmitter if desired Deactivating the two button memory switch if equipped 1 Press and hold either the 1 or 2 control on the driver s seat memory switch for five seconds A tone will be heard after 11 2 seconds when the memory store is done continue to hold until a second tone is heard after five seconds 2 Within three seconds press the control on the remote e...

Page 135: ... 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 like to remove it from the vehicle s memory or you would like to purchase additional remote transmitters and have them program...

Page 136: ...e 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 been programmed When you have completed programming the remote transmitters turn the ignition to the 1 off position or wait 20 seconds Again the doors will lock unlock to confirm programming has been completed Illuminated entr...

Page 137: ... any position other than the off 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 perimeter lighting feature enabled 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 repeate...

Page 138: ... 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 feature The keyless entry keypad is equipped with an anti theft function called antiscan The antiscan feature p...

Page 139: ...ase 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 unlock the driver s door enter the factory set 5 digit code or your personal code Each number must be pressed within five seconds of each other ...

Page 140: ...a problem occurs turn the ignition off remove all objects on the key chain away from the coded key and restart the engine Note Do not leave a duplicate coded key in the vehicle Always take your keys and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle Anti theft indicator The anti theft indicator is located in the instrument cluster When the ignition is in the off position the indicator will flash once eve...

Page 141: ...an 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 accessible for timely implementation of each step in the procedure If two previously programmed coded keys are not available you must bring your vehicle to your authoriz...

Page 142: ...ed coded key insert the new unprogrammed key new key valet key into the ignition 8 Turn the ignition from the 1 off position to the 3 on position Keep the ignition in the 3 on position for at least six seconds 9 Remove the newly programmed coded key from the ignition If successful the new coded key s will start the vehicle s engine and the theft indicator will illuminate for three seconds and then...

Page 143: ...come dangerous in the event of a sudden stop or collision Adjustable head restraints Your vehicle is equipped with front row outboard head restraints that are vertically adjustable WARNING To minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of a crash the driver and passenger occupants should not sit in and or operate the vehicle until the head restraint is placed in its proper position The driver sh...

Page 144: ...nt Properly adjust the head restraint so that the top of the head restraint is even with the top of your head and positioned as close as possible to the back of your head For occupants of extremely tall stature adjust the head restraint to its full up position WARNING The adjustable head restraint is a safety device Whenever possible it should be installed and properly adjusted when the seat is oc...

Page 145: ...table head restraint do the following 1 Insert the two stems into the guide sleeve collars 2 Push the head restraint down until it locks Properly adjust the head restraint so that the top of the head restraint is even with the top of your head and positioned as close as possible to the back of your head For occupants of extremely tall stature adjust the head restraint to its full up position 2009 ...

Page 146: ... crash head restraints must be installed properly Front seat Lift the track release bar to move the seat forward or rearward Make sure that the seat is relatched into place 2009 F 150 f12 Owners Guide own2002 3rd Printing USA fus Seating and Safety Restraints 146 ...

Page 147: ... forward or backward Using the armrest if equipped Push the release control to move the armrest up or down Pull out the drawer at the bottom of the center seat to access the cup holders if equipped 2009 F 150 f12 Owners Guide own2002 3rd Printing USA fus Seating and Safety Restraints 147 ...

Page 148: ...he lid 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 2009 F 150 f12 Owners Guide own2002 3rd Printing USA fus Seating and Safety Restraints 148 ...

Page 149: ...clined too far can take off weight from the seat cushion and affect the 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 WARNING 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 fron...

Page 150: ...at cushion Move the switch in the direction of the arrows to raise or lower the rear portion of the seat cushion Press the switch in the direction of the arrows to move the seat forward backward up or down Press the control to recline the seatback forward or rearward 2009 F 150 f12 Owners Guide own2002 3rd Printing USA fus Seating and Safety Restraints 150 ...

Page 151: ...sition may be programmed at any time Memory seat power mirrors adjustable pedals Two button switch if equipped This system allows automatic positioning of the driver seat outside rearview mirrors and adjustable pedals to two programmable positions The memory seat control is located on the driver s seat To program position one move the driver seat exterior mirrors and adjustable pedals to the desir...

Page 152: ...Park the key is removed from the ignition cylinder If the seat is located less than 2 inches 5 cm from the rear of the seat track the seat will travel up to 1 4 inch 64 cm to the rear of the seat track If the memory setting is programmed through the remote transmitter upon unlocking the door via remote entry system the seat position will travel to the desired memory setting less 2 inches 5 cm Once...

Page 153: ...o feel pain to the skin because of advanced age chronic illness diabetes spinal cord injury medication alcohol use exhaustion or other physical conditions must exercise care when using the seat heater The seat heater may cause burns even at low temperatures especially if used for long periods of time Do not place anything on the seat that insulates against heat such as a blanket or cushion because...

Page 154: ...inst heat such as a blanket or cushion because this may cause the seat heater to overheat Do not puncture the seat with pins needles or other pointed objects because this may damage the heating element which may cause the seat heater to overheat An overheated 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 ...

Page 155: ...he cooled seats are on the feature will turn itself off and will need to be reactivated Climate controlled seats air filter replacement if equipped The climate controlled seat system includes air filters that must be replaced periodically Refer to the scheduled maintenance information for more information There is a filter located under the rear of each front seat The filter can be accessed from t...

Page 156: ... in it s housing making sure that the far forward end is all the way up in the housing Then push in on the center of the outside edge of the filter and rotate up into the housing until it clips into position REAR SEATS Second row head restraints Your vehicle is equipped with 2nd row outboard head restraints that are vertically adjustable 2009 F 150 f12 Owners Guide own2002 3rd Printing USA fus Sea...

Page 157: ... head restraints consist of a trimmed energy absorbing foam and structure 1 two steel stems 2 a guide sleeve adjust release button 3 and a guide sleeve unlock remove button 4 To adjust the head restraint do the following 1 Raise the head restraint by pulling up on the head restraint 2 Lower the head restraint by pressing and holding the guide sleeve adjust release button and pushing down on the he...

Page 158: ...ble head restraint is a safety device Whenever possible it should be installed and properly adjusted when the seat is occupied To remove the adjustable head restraint do the following 1 Pull up the head restraint until it reaches the highest adjustment position 2 Simultaneously press and hold both the adjust release button and the unlock remove button then pull up on the head restraint 2009 F 150 ...

Page 159: ...properly Folding up the rear seats SuperCab only The rear seat has a split 60 40 cushion Each seat cushion can be flipped up into a vertical storage position 1 Pull control to release seat cushion 2 Rotate seat cushion up until it locks into vertical storage position Returning the seat to seating position WARNING Make sure that cargo or any objects are not trapped underneath the seat cushion befor...

Page 160: ...ushion up by lifting on the corner until it locks into vertical storage position Returning the seat to seating position WARNING Before returning the seat cushion to its original position make sure that cargo or any objects are not trapped underneath the seat cushion 1 Pull control on the bottom of the seat cushion to release seat cushion from storage position 2 Push seat cushion down until it rest...

Page 161: ... Personal Safety System威 provides an improved overall level of frontal crash protection to front seat occupants and is designed to help further reduce the risk of airbag related injuries The system is able to analyze different occupant classifications and conditions and crash severity before activating the appropriate safety devices to help better protect a range of occupants in a variety of front...

Page 162: ...activate only in frontal and near frontal collisions not rollovers side impacts or rear impacts unless the collision causes sufficient longitudinal deceleration Driver and passenger dual stage airbag supplemental restraints The dual stage airbags offer the capability to tailor the level of airbag inflation energy A lower less forceful energy level is provided for more common moderate severity impa...

Page 163: ...ears old and under in the back seat and always properly use appropriate child restraints WARNING When possible all children 12 years old and under should be properly restrained in a rear seating position The front passenger sensing system can automatically turn off the passenger front airbag when a rear facing child seat a forward facing child restraint or a booster seat is detected Even with this...

Page 164: ...rmining if the Personal Safety System姞 is operational The Personal Safety System威 uses a warning light in the instrument cluster or a back up tone to indicate the condition of the system Refer to the Warning lights and chimes section in the Instrument Cluster chapter Routine maintenance of the Personal Safety System威 is not required The Restraints Control Module RCM monitors its own internal circu...

Page 165: ...ly to be seriously injured or killed Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and safety belts Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a safety belt properly WARNING In a rollover crash an unbelted person is significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a safety belt WARNING Each seating position in your vehicle has a specific...

Page 166: ...hould wear safety belts for optimum protection in an accident Combination lap and shoulder belts 1 Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle the buckle closest to the direction the tongue is coming from until you hear a snap and feel it latch Make sure the tongue is securely fastened in the buckle 2 To unfasten push the release button and remove the tongue from the buckle 2009 F 150 f12 Owners...

Page 167: ...he 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 cinch tongue will allow th...

Page 168: ...sted remove the twist 3 Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle for your seating position until you hear a snap and feel it latch 4 Make sure the tongue is securely fastened to the buckle by pulling on the tongue WARNING The lap belt should fit snugly and as low as possible around the hips not across the waist WARNING Front and rear seat occupants including pregnant women should wear safety ...

Page 169: ...ned 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 snap and feel it latch Front center lap belt The lap belt does not adjust automatically Insert the tongue into the correct buckle the buckle closest to the direction the tongue is coming f...

Page 170: ... center buckle into the storage compartment 4 Close the lid Before a passenger sits in the front center seat make sure the lap belt and buckle are both placed in their in use position and no longer stowed Always fasten your seat belt when riding in the front center seat Energy management retractors Your vehicle has a safety belt system equipped with energy management retractors at the driver and f...

Page 171: ...afety belts will lock to help reduce forward movement of the driver and passengers The front outboard safety belts can also be made to lock manually by quickly pulling on the shoulder belt Rear safety belts if equipped can also be made to lock up by pulling quickly on the belt Automatic locking mode In this mode the shoulder belt is automatically pre locked The belt will still retract to remove an...

Page 172: ...etract As the belt retracts you will hear a clicking sound This indicates the safety belt is now in the automatic locking mode How to disengage the automatic locking mode Disconnect the combination lap shoulder belt and allow it to retract completely to disengage the automatic locking mode and activate the vehicle sensitive emergency locking mode 2009 F 150 f12 Owners Guide own2002 3rd Printing US...

Page 173: ...e slack from the safety belt system at the start of a crash The safety belt pretensioner uses the same crash sensor system as the front airbags and Safety Canopy威 system When the safety belt pretensioner deploys the lap and shoulder belt are tightened When the Safety Canopy威 system and or the front airbags are activated the safety belt pretensioners for the driver and right front passenger seating...

Page 174: ...ents at the front outboard seating positions Adjust the height of the shoulder belt so the belt rests across the middle of your shoulder To adjust the shoulder belt height pull on the center button and slide the height adjuster up or down Release the button and pull down on the height adjuster to make sure it is locked in place WARNING Position the safety belt height adjusters so that the belt res...

Page 175: ... 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 driver s and ...

Page 176: ...peating for approximately five 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 sounds ...

Page 177: ... 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 wrinkl...

Page 178: ...lt Minder威 feature 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 posi...

Page 179: ... 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 will ...

Page 180: ...any protection in crashes for which they do not deploy The airbag supplemental restraint system consists of driver and passenger dual stage airbag modules which include the inflators and airbags side airbags and Safety Canopy威 Refer to Seat mounted side airbag system and Safety Canopy威 system later in this chapter one or more impact and safing sensors the same indicator light RCM restraints contro...

Page 181: ...itional equipment may affect the performance of the airbag sensors increasing the risk of injury Children and airbags For additional important safety information read all information on safety restraints in this guide Children must always be properly restrained Accident statistics suggest that children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seat than in the front seat Failure to follow the...

Page 182: ...system Rather it means the forces were not of the type sufficient to cause activation Airbags are designed to inflate in frontal and near frontal collisions not rollover side impact or rear impacts The airbags inflate and deflate rapidly upon activation After airbag deployment it is normal to notice a smoke like powdery residue or smell the burnt propellant This may consist of cornstarch talcum po...

Page 183: ... not required A difficulty with the system is indicated by one or more of the following The readiness lights will either flash or stay lit The readiness lights will not illuminate immediately after ignition is turned on A series of five beeps will be heard The tone pattern will repeat periodically until the problem and or light are repaired If any of these things happen even intermittently have th...

Page 184: ... empty and safety belt is unbuckled The front passenger sensing system uses a passenger airbag off or pass airbag off indicator which will illuminate and stay lit to remind you that the front passenger frontal airbag is disabled The indicator lamp is located in the center stack of the instrument panel just above the radio Note The indicator lamp will illuminate for a short period of time when the ...

Page 185: ...full upright position Have the person sit upright in the seat centered on the seat cushion with the person s legs comfortably extended Restart the vehicle and have the person remain in this position for about two minutes This will allow the system to detect that person and enable the passenger s frontal airbag If the indicator lamp remains lit even after this the person should be advised to ride i...

Page 186: ...r most objects that are in the front passenger seat the passenger airbag will be disabled Even though the passenger airbag is disabled the pass airbag off lamp may or may not be illuminated according to the table below Objects Pass Airbag Off Indicator Lamp Passenger Airbag Small i e three ring binder small purse bottled water Unlit Disabled Medium i e heavy briefcase fully packed luggage Lit Disa...

Page 187: ... seats or in front seat areas that may come into contact with a deploying airbag Failure to follow these instructions may increase the risk of personal injury in the event of a collision WARNING Do not use accessory seat covers The use of accessory seat covers may prevent the deployment of the side airbags and increase the risk of injury in an accident WARNING Do not lean your head on the door The...

Page 188: ...collision The side airbags are fitted on the outboard side of the seatbacks of the front seats In certain lateral collisions the airbag on the side affected by the collision will be inflated If the front passenger sensing system detects an empty seat the front passenger seat mounted side airbag will be deactivated The airbag was designed to inflate between the door panel and occupant to further en...

Page 189: ...ss section in the Instrument Cluster chapter Routine maintenance of the side airbag is not required A difficulty with the system is indicated by one or more of the following The readiness light same light as for front airbag system will either flash or stay lit The readiness light will not illuminate immediately after ignition is turned on A series of five beeps will be heard The tone pattern will...

Page 190: ...ARNING Do not attempt to service repair or modify the Safety Canopy威 system its fuses the A B or C pillar trim or the headliner on a vehicle containing a Safety Canopy威 Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible WARNING All occupants of the vehicle including the driver should always wear their safety belts even when an airbag SRS and Safety Canopy威 system is provided WARNING To reduce risk...

Page 191: ... on the C pillar one on each side SuperCab and CrewCab only Crash sensors located on the front doors Rollover sensor in the restraints control module RCM The Safety Canopy威 system in combination with safety belts can help reduce the risk of severe injuries in the event of a significant side impact collision or rollover event Children 12 years old and under should always be properly restrained in t...

Page 192: ...eployed the Safety Canopy威 will not function again unless replaced The Safety Canopy威 system including the A B C and D pillar trim and headliner must be inspected and serviced by an authorized dealer If the Safety Canopy威 is not replaced it will not function again which will increase the risk of injury in a future collision Determining if the system is operational The SRS uses a readiness light in...

Page 193: ...al restraint system SRS in this chapter for special instructions about using airbags Important child restraint precautions WARNING Always make sure your child is secured properly in a device that is appropriate for their height age and weight Child safety restraints must be purchased separately from the vehicle Failure to follow these instructions and guidelines may result in an increased risk of ...

Page 194: ...feet 9 inches 1 45 meters tall or greater than 80 lb 36 kg or 100 lb 45 kg if recommended by child restraint manufacturer Use a vehicle safety belt having the lap belt snug and low across the hips shoulder belt centered across the shoulder and chest and seatback upright You are required by law to properly use safety seats for infants and toddlers in the U S and Canada Many states and provinces req...

Page 195: ...all children age 12 and under should be properly restrained in a rear seating position If all children cannot be seated and restrained properly in a rear seating position properly restrain the largest child in the front seat WARNING Always carefully follow the instructions and warnings provided by the manufacturer of any child restraint to determine if the restraint device is appropriate for your ...

Page 196: ...ed in your vehicle Transporting children Always make sure your child is secured properly in a device that is appropriate for their age height and weight All children are shaped differently The child height age and weight thresholds provided are recommendations or the minimum requirements of law The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA provides education and training to ensure that ...

Page 197: ... a child safety seat Review and follow the information presented in the Airbag supplemental restraint system SRS section in this chapter Carefully follow all of the manufacturer s instructions included with the safety seat you put in your vehicle If you do not install and use the safety seat properly the child may be injured in a sudden stop or collision Airbags can kill or injure a child in a chi...

Page 198: ...latch Make sure the tongue is securely fastened in the buckle Keep the buckle release button pointing up and away from the safety seat with the tongue between the child seat and the release button to help prevent accidental unbuckling Place vehicle seat back in upright position Put the safety belt in the automatic locking mode Refer to step 5 below WARNING Depending on where you secure a child res...

Page 199: ...seat with combination lap shoulder belts Note Although the child seat illustrated is a forward facing child seat the steps are the same for installing a rear facing child seat 1 Position the child safety seat in a seat with a combination lap and shoulder belt 2 Pull down on the shoulder belt and then grasp the shoulder belt and lap belt together 2009 F 150 f12 Owners Guide own2002 3rd Printing USA...

Page 200: ...y pulling on it 5 To put the retractor in the automatic locking mode grasp the shoulder portion of the belt and pull downward until all of the belt is pulled out and a click is heard 6 Allow the belt to retract to remove slack The belt will click as it retracts to indicate it is in the automatic locking mode 7 Try to pull the belt out of the retractor to make sure the retractor is in the automatic...

Page 201: ...d in place To check this grab the seat at the belt path and attempt to move it side to side and forward and back There should be no more than one inch 2 5 cm of movement for proper installation 11 Ford recommends checking with a NHTSA Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician CPST to make certain the child restraint is properly installed Installing child safety seats in cinch tongue combination ...

Page 202: ...rge cargo behind the seat reconnect it by buckling the small buckle on the end of the belt into the mini buckle on the driver s side WARNING Airbags can kill or injure a child in a child seat If you must use a forward facing child seat in the front seat move seat all the way back WARNING Rear facing child seats should NEVER be placed in front of an active airbag 2009 F 150 f12 Owners Guide own2002...

Page 203: ... s instructions Be sure that the belt webbing is not twisted 5 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 2009 F 150 f12 Owners Guide own2002 3rd Printing USA fus Seating and Safety Restraints 203 ...

Page 204: ... move it side to side and forward and back There should be no more than one inch 2 5 cm of movement for proper installation 10 Check 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 11 Ford recommends checking with a NHTSA Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician CPST to make certain the chi...

Page 205: ...d be no more than one inch 2 5 cm of movement for proper installation 7 Ford recommends checking with a NHTSA Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician CPST to make certain the child restraint is properly installed Attaching child safety seats with LATCH Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren attachments The LATCH system is composed of three vehicle anchor points two 2 lower anchors located wher...

Page 206: ...lower attachments of the child seat only to the anchors shown WARNING Never attach two child safety seats to the same anchor In a crash one anchor may not be strong enough to hold two child safety seat attachments and may break causing serious injury or death WARNING Depending on where you secure a child restraint and depending on the child restraint design you may block access to certain safety b...

Page 207: ...cle 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 if applicable Tug the child seat from side to side and forward a...

Page 208: ...ind the seat on the rear edge of the seat cushion The rear seat in the SuperCab and SuperCrew has three straps along the top of the seatback that function as both routing loops for the tether straps and anchor loops The tether strap anchors in your vehicle are in the following positions shown from top view F150 Regular Cab F150 CrewCab and SuperCab Attach the tether strap only to the appropriate t...

Page 209: ...cess the tether anchors Make sure the seatback is locked in the upright position before installing the child seat 3 Clip the tether strap to the anchor as shown Regular Cab passenger and center seats located on back panel If the tether strap is clipped incorrectly the child safety seat may not be retained properly in the event of a collision 4 Tighten the child safety seat tether strap according t...

Page 210: ...rap 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 bel...

Page 211: ... a typical child seat are still too small for lap shoulder belts to fit properly and wearing an improperly fitted vehicle safety belt could increase the risk of serious injury in a crash To improve the fit of both the lap and shoulder belt on children who have outgrown child safety seats Ford Motor Company recommends use of a belt positioning booster Booster seats position a child so that vehicle ...

Page 212: ...al laws require that children use approved booster seats until they reach age eight a height of 4 feet 9 inches 1 45 meters tall or 80 lb 36 kg Booster seats should be used until you can answer YES to ALL of these questions when seated without a booster seat Can the child sit all the way back against the vehicle seat back with knees bent comfortably at the edge of the seat cushion Can the child si...

Page 213: ...less booster seat may place your child s head as measured at the tops of the ears above the top of the seat In this case move the backless booster to another seating position with a higher seat back or head restraint and lap shoulder belts or consider using a high back booster seat High back booster seats If with a backless booster seat you cannot find a seating position that adequately supports y...

Page 214: ... child s hips If the booster seat slides on the vehicle seat placing a rubberized mesh sold as shelf or carpet liner under the booster seat may improve this condition Do not introduce any item thicker than this under the booster seat Check with the booster seat manufacturer s instructions The importance of shoulder belts Using a booster without a shoulder belt increases the risk of a child s head ...

Page 215: ...quipped shoulder belt guide on seatback if equipped child safety seat LATCH and tether anchors and attaching hardware should be inspected after a collision Refer to the child restraint manufacturer s instructions for additional inspection and maintenance information specific to the child restraint Ford Motor Company recommends that all safety belt assemblies in use in vehicles involved in a collis...

Page 216: ... load your vehicle and Make sure every passenger is properly restrained WARNING 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 equi...

Page 217: ...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 218: ...m section width For example Treadwear 200 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 light truck or LT type tires tires with nominal rim diamete...

Page 219: ...ing or peak traction characteristics Temperature A B C 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 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 temper...

Page 220: ...ic unit of air pressure PSI Pounds per square inch a standard unit of air pressure Cold inflation pressure The tire pressure when the vehicle has been stationary 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 ...

Page 221: ...t also may result in unnecessary tire stress irregular wear loss of vehicle control and accidents A tire can lose up to half of its air pressure and not appear to be flat Always 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 Complia...

Page 222: ...ire then firmly press the tire gauge onto the valve and measure the pressure 3 Add enough air to reach the recommended air pressure Note If you overfill the tire release air by pushing on the metal stem in the center of the valve 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...

Page 223: ...he tread is worn down to 1 16th of an inch 2 mm When the tire tread 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 ...

Page 224: ...placement requirements Your vehicle is equipped with tires designed to provide a safe ride and handling capability WARNING 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 either the Safety Complianc...

Page 225: ...g Always inflate steel carcass tires with a remote air fill with the person inflating standing at a minimum of 12 ft 3 66 m 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 ...

Page 226: ...tire 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 Ha...

Page 227: ... spare tire wheel is defined as a spare tire and or wheel that is different in brand size or appearance from 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 check tire pressure and adjust to the recommended inflation pressure Note The TPMS reset tool is ONLY prov...

Page 228: ...formation on P type tires P215 65R15 95H is an example of a tire size load index and speed rating The definitions of these items are listed below Note that the tire size load index and speed rating for your vehicle may be different from this example 1 P Indicates a tire designated by the Tire and Rim Association T RA that may be used for service on cars SUVs minivans and light trucks Note If your ...

Page 229: ...rent conditions for load and inflation pressure These speed ratings may need to be adjusted for the difference in conditions The ratings range from 81 mph 130 km h to 186 mph 299 km h These ratings are listed in the following chart Note You may not find this information on all tires because it is not required by federal law Letter rating Speed rating mph km h M 81 mph 130 km h N 87 mph 140 km h Q ...

Page 230: ...tes the maximum load in kilograms and pounds that can be carried by the tire Refer to the Safety Compliance Certification Label which is located on the B Pillar or the edge of the driver s door for the correct tire pressure for your vehicle 12 Treadwear Traction and Temperature Grades Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under control...

Page 231: ...dewall for LT type tires LT type tires have some additional information beyond those of P type tires these differences are described below Note Tire Quality Grades do not apply to this type of tire 1 LT Indicates a tire designated by the Tire and Rim Association T RA that is intended for service on light trucks 2 Load Range Load Inflation Limits Indicates the tire s load carrying capabilities and ...

Page 232: ...general the larger the 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 Locatio...

Page 233: ... TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance and it is the 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 com...

Page 234: ...properly maintain your tire pressure could increase the risk of tire failure loss of control vehicle rollover and personal injury Changing tires with TPMS Each road tire is equipped with a tire pressure sensor located inside the tire wheel cavity The pressure sensor is attached to the valve stem The pressure sensor is covered by the tire and is not visible unless the tire is removed Care must be t...

Page 235: ...tire pressure still needs to be checked Visit www checkmytires org for additional information When your temporary spare tire is installed When one of your road tires needs to be replaced with the temporary spare the TPMS system will continue to identify an issue to remind you that the damaged road wheel tire needs to be repaired and put back on your vehicle To restore the full functionality of the...

Page 236: ...abel located on the edge of driver s door or the B Pillar the vehicle must be driven for at least two minutes over 20 mph 32 km h before the light will turn OFF Spare tire 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 ...

Page 237: ...ture 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 tir...

Page 238: ...ped on these vehicles 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 ...

Page 239: ...laced TPMS reset tips To reduce the chances of interference from another vehicle TPMS reset should be performed at least three feet one meter away from another Ford Motor Company vehicle undergoing the TPMS reset procedure at the 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 ...

Page 240: ...e the ignition from off to on three 3 times ending in the on position DO NOT start the engine 4 Press and hold the brake pedal for two 2 seconds then release 2009 F 150 f12 Owners Guide own2002 3rd Printing USA fus Tires Wheels and Loading 240 ...

Page 241: ...splay TRAIN LEFT FRONT TIRE If after repeated attempts to enter the reset mode the horn does not sound the TPMS indicator does not flash and the message center does not display TRAIN LEFT FRONT TIRE seek service from your authorized dealer 7 Train the TPMS sensors in the tires using the following TPMS reset sequence starting with the left front tire in the following clockwise order 2009 F 150 f12 ...

Page 242: ...arrow pointing away from the rim as it may not activate the sensor 9 Press and release the green button and hold the tool to the tire sidewall until the horn sounds The red light on the TPMS reset tool will illuminate while the tool is active The horn will sound once within 10 seconds to indicate the process was successful Note If a double horn chirp is heard repeat the procedure If a single horn ...

Page 243: ...lure 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 60R18 P275 65R18 LT275 70R17 LT275 65R18 ...

Page 244: ...self with the following terms for determining your vehicle s weight ratings with or without a trailer from the vehicle s Tire Label or Safety Compliance Certification 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 pi...

Page 245: ...ket or authorized dealer installed equipment has been installed on the vehicle the weight of the equipment must be subtracted from the payload listed on the Tire Label in order to determine the new payload WARNING The appropriate loading capacity of your vehicle can be limited either by volume capacity how much space is available or by payload capacity how much weight the vehicle should carry Once...

Page 246: ...nal equipment When towing trailer tongue load or king pin weight is also part of cargo weight GAW Gross Axle Weight is the total weight placed on each axle front and rear including vehicle curb weight and all payload 2009 F 150 f12 Owners Guide own2002 3rd Printing USA fus Tires Wheels and Loading 246 ...

Page 247: ...ing found in this chapter or the RV and Trailer Towing Guide provided by your authorized dealer GVW Gross Vehicle Weight is the Vehicle Curb Weight cargo passengers GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating is the maximum allowable weight of the fully loaded vehicle including all options equipment passengers and cargo The GVWR is shown on the Safety Compliance Certification Label located on the B Pillar or...

Page 248: ...ed the GCWR Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight is the highest possible weight of a fully loaded trailer the vehicle can tow It assumes a vehicle with only mandatory options no cargo internal or external a tongue load of 10 15 conventional trailer or king pin weight of 15 25 fifth wheel trailer and driver only 150 lb 68 kg Consult your authorized dealer or the RV and Trailer Towing Guide provided by you...

Page 249: ...00 750 5 x 150 650 lb In metric units 635 340 5 x 68 295 kg 5 Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4 6 If your vehicle will be towing a trailer load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the av...

Page 250: ...5 32 kg The above calculations also assume that the loads are positioned in your vehicle in a manner that does not overload the Front or the Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating specified for your vehicle on the Safety Compliance Certification Label found on the edge of the driver s door Special loading instructions for owners of pickup trucks and utility type vehicles WARNING For important information r...

Page 251: ...r the GAWR specified on the certification label WARNING Towing trailers beyond the maximum recommended gross trailer weight exceeds the limit of the vehicle and could result in engine damage transmission damage structural damage loss of vehicle control vehicle rollover and personal injury Regular Cab 4x2 126 wheelbase Engine Rear axle ratio Maximum GCWR lb kg Maximum trailer weight lb kg 4 6L 2V 3...

Page 252: ...o Maximum GCWR lb kg Maximum trailer weight lb kg 4 6L 2V 3 73 11100 5035 5500 2495 4 6L 3V 3 55 13100 5942 7800 3538 3 73 12600 5715 8200 3719 5 4L 3 31 13200 5987 7800 3538 3 55 15000 6804 9500 4309 3 73 15000 6804 9500 4309 5 4L Heavy Duty 3 73 17000 7711 11300 5126 SuperCab 4x2 133 wheelbase Engine Rear axle ratio Maximum GCWR lb kg Maximum trailer weight lb kg 4 6L 2V 3 55 10400 4717 5200 235...

Page 253: ...97 7500 3402 3 73 13500 6123 8000 3629 5 4L 3 31 13200 5987 7600 3447 3 55 14000 6350 8400 3810 3 73 14000 6350 8400 3810 SuperCab 4x2 145 wheelbase Engine Rear axle ratio Maximum GCWR lb kg Maximum trailer weight lb kg 4 6L 2V 3 55 10600 4808 5300 24004 3 73 11100 5035 5800 2631 4 6L 3V 3 31 13500 6123 8200 3719 3 55 14900 6759 9500 4309 5 4L 3 15 14000 6350 8600 3900 3 55 15200 6895 9800 4445 3 ...

Page 254: ...Max Trailer Tow package SuperCab 4x2 163 wheelbase Engine Rear axle ratio Maximum GCWR kg lb Maximum trailer weight kg lb 5 4L Heavy Duty 3 73 17100 7756 11300 5126 SuperCab 4x4 163 wheelbase Engine Rear axle ratio Maximum GCWR lb kg Maximum trailer weight lb kg 5 4L Heavy Duty 3 73 17100 7756 11100 5035 SuperCrew 4x2 145 wheelbase Engine Rear axle ratio Maximum GCWR lb kg Maximum trailer weight l...

Page 255: ...00 6123 7700 3493 3 73 15100 6849 9300 4218 5 4L 3 31 14000 6350 8200 3719 3 55 15500 7031 9700 4400 3 73 15500 7031 17100 7756 9700 4400 11200 5080 Maximum GCWR and trailer weight when equipped with Max Trailer Tow package SuperCrew 4x2 157 wheelbase Engine Rear axle ratio Maximum GCWR lb kg Maximum trailer weight lb kg 4 6L 2V 3 55 10600 4808 5100 2313 3 73 11100 5035 5600 2540 4 6L 3V 3 31 1350...

Page 256: ...ckage for vehicles with 3 15 rear axle ratio only Note Do not exceed trailer weight of 5 000 lb 2 268 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 Contact your authorized dealer or a reliable trailer dealer as soon as possible if you require assistance Hitches Do not use hitches that clamp onto ...

Page 257: ...s 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 brakes Electric brakes and manual automatic or surge type trailer brakes are safe if installed properly and adjusted to the manufacturer s specifications The trailer brakes must meet local and Federal regulations WARNING Do not connect a trailer s hydraulic br...

Page 258: ...the vehicle is stationary the indicator will turn off 30 seconds after releasing the manual control and gain buttons Sliding the manual control or pressing the gain buttons while the display is off will activate the flashing display for another 30 seconds after releasing the manual control and gain buttons If the connection is lost while the vehicle is moving the indicator will flash until the ign...

Page 259: ...e trailer brake lamps and the tow vehicle brake lamps except the Center High Mount Stop Lamp presuming proper trailer electrical connection Pressing the vehicle brake pedal will also illuminate both trailer and vehicle brake lamps GAIN The GAIN setting is used to set the TBC for the specific towing condition and should be changed as towing conditions change Changes to towing conditions include tra...

Page 260: ...ng a given ignition cycle It is also displayed if a trailer fault occurs causing the trailer to appear disconnected This message is also displayed during manual activation without a trailer connected TRAILER BRAKE MODULE FAULT This message is displayed in response to faults sensed by the TBC In the event this message is seen please take your vehicle to an authorized dealer for diagnosis and repair...

Page 261: ...icle including ABS in order to reduce the likelihood of trailer wheel lockup Therefore if these systems are not functioning properly the TBC may not function at full performance When the vehicle is turned off the TBC Output is disabled and the display is shut down Reactivation of the ignition from off to on will awaken the TBC module The TBC is only a factory or dealer installed item Ford is not r...

Page 262: ...iving chapter Anticipate stops and brake gradually Do not exceed the GCWR rating or transmission damage may occur Servicing after towing If you tow a trailer for long distances your vehicle will require more frequent service intervals Refer to your scheduled maintenance information for more information Trailer towing tips Practice turning stopping and backing up before starting on a trip to get th...

Page 263: ...he trailer into the water Reconnect the wiring to the trailer after the trailer is removed from the water When backing down a ramp during boat launching or retrieval do not allow the static water level to rise above the bottom edge of the rear bumper do not allow waves to break higher than 6 inches 15 cm above the bottom edge of the rear bumper Exceeding these limits may allow water to enter vehic...

Page 264: ...hicle can move forward or backward This position should only be used when towing the vehicle WARNING 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 After reaching the destination you must place your vehicle s 4x4 gearshift lever in gear 2H 4H or 4L In case of a roadside emerg...

Page 265: ...s 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 in this chapter WARN...

Page 266: ...n automatically have the vehicle 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 mo...

Page 267: ... 4 speed transmission 6 speed transmission 2009 F 150 f12 Owners Guide own2002 3rd Printing USA fus Driving 267 ...

Page 268: ... without turning the key to 4 start 2 Turn the key to 4 start then release the key as soon as the engine begins cranking Your vehicle has a computer assisted cranking system that assists in starting the engine After releasing the key from the 4 start position the engine may continue cranking for up to 10 seconds or until the vehicle starts Note Cranking may be stopped at any time by turning the ke...

Page 269: ...may experience a decrease in peak performance when the engine is cold when operating on E85 ethanol Do not crank the engine for more than 10 seconds at a time as starter damage may occur If the engine fails to start turn the key to off and wait 30 seconds before trying again Do not use starting fluid such as ether in the air intake system Such fluid could cause immediate explosive damage to the en...

Page 270: ...ehicle is equipped with this system your equipment includes a heater element which is installed in your engine block and a wire harness which allows the user to connect the system to a grounded 120 volt a c electrical source The block heater system is most effective when outdoor temperatures reach below 0 F 18 C For flexible fuel vehicles if operating with E85 ethanol an engine block heater must b...

Page 271: ...educe 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 especially the cord is in good condition before use Make sure that when in operation the extension cord plug engine block heater cord plug connection is free and clear of water in order to prevent possible shock or fire Be sure that areas wh...

Page 272: ...ld be inspected by an authorized dealer Refer to Brake system warning light in the Instrument Cluster chapter for information on the brake system warning light Four wheel anti lock brake system ABS Your vehicle is equipped with an Anti lock Braking System ABS This system helps you maintain steering control during emergency stops by keeping the brakes from locking Noise from the ABS pump motor and ...

Page 273: ...parking brake released have your brake system serviced immediately Parking brake To set the parking brake 1 press the parking brake pedal down until the pedal stops The BRAKE warning lamp will illuminate and will remain illuminated until the parking brake is released To release pull the lever 2 WARNING Always set the parking brake fully and make sure that the gearshift is securely latched in P Par...

Page 274: ...to inappropriate driver input for the conditions Aggressive driving on any road condition can cause you to lose control of your vehicle increasing the risk of personal injury or property damage Activation of the AdvanceTrac威 with RSC威 system is an indication that at least some of the tires have exceeded their ability to grip the road this could reduce the operator s ability to control the vehicle ...

Page 275: ...causes the AdvanceTrac威 with RSC威 system to operate If the sliding car icon illuminates steadily verify that the AdvanceTrac威 with RSC威 system is not manually disabled by pressing the AdvanceTrac威 with RSC威 Off button located on the center stack of the instrument panel If the sliding car icon remains steadily illuminated have the system serviced by an authorized dealer immediately When AdvanceTrac...

Page 276: ...l the wheels from over spinning When the brakes have cooled down the system will regain all features Anti lock braking RSC威 and ESC are not affected by this condition and will continue to function during the cool down period The Engine Traction Control and Brake Traction Control system may be deactivated in certain situations See the Switching Off AdvanceTrac威 with RSC威 section following Electroni...

Page 277: ...ystem which include Emergency lane change Taking a turn too fast Quick maneuvering to avoid an accident pedestrian or obstacle The Roll Stability Control system may be deactivated in certain situations See the Switching Off AdvanceTrac威 with RSC威 section following Switching Off AdvanceTrac威 with RSC威 If the vehicle is stuck in snow mud or sand and seems to lose engine power switching off certain f...

Page 278: ...ph 56 km h Flashes then illuminated solid Disabled Disabled Disabled Vehicle speed exceeds 35 mph 56 km h after button is pressed and held for more than five seconds Illuminated solid Enabled Enabled Disabled Button pressed again after deactivation Not illuminated Enabled Enabled Enabled Trailer Sway Control Your vehicle may be equipped with trailer sway control When properly equipped trailer sway...

Page 279: ...er than 40 mph 64 km h Disabling Trailer Sway Control Trailer sway control can be disabled during any key cycle See Trailer Sway Control under the Message center in the Driver Controls chapter Note that regardless of chosen enable state Trailer Sway Control will be re enabled at each new key cycle WARNING Turning off Trailer Sway Control increases the risk of loss of vehicle control serious injury...

Page 280: ...the Limited slip axle functions like a standard rear axle The axle may exhibit a slight noise or vibration in tight turns with low vehicle speed This is normal behavior and indicates the axle is working Electronic locking differential ELD axle if equipped This axle provides added traction on slippery and or off road surfaces particularly when one wheel is on a poor traction surface In normal drivi...

Page 281: ... personal injury and death WARNING Loaded vehicles with a higher center of gravity may handle differently than unloaded vehicles Do not overload your vehicle and use extra precautions such as driving at slower speeds avoiding abrupt steering changes and allowing for increased stopping distance when driving a heavily loaded vehicle Over loading or loading the vehicle improperly can deteriorate hand...

Page 282: ...steering wheel in the Driver Controls chapter 1 Apply the parking brake turn the ignition to the off position then remove the key 2 Move the shift lever boot by pressing on the edges and moving it up the gearshift lever 3 Turn the steering wheel one half turn to access the slots on each side of the steering wheel 2009 F 150 f12 Owners Guide own2002 3rd Printing USA fus Driving 282 ...

Page 283: ...the parking brake Note After the transmission is shifted to N Neutral it is easier to reinstall the cover when the column is in the middle or lower tilt position WARNING Do not drive your vehicle until you verify that the brakelamps are working WARNING Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift is latched in P Park Turn the ignition to the off position and remove the key whenev...

Page 284: ...or when the ignition is in the off position it is possible that a fuse has blown or the vehicle s brakelamps are not operating properly Refer to Fuses and relays in the Roadside Emergencies chapter If the fuse is not blown perform the following procedure 1 Apply the parking brake turn the ignition to off then remove the key 2 Using a screwdriver or similar tool remove the protective cover to the i...

Page 285: ...ve your vehicle WARNING If the parking brake is fully released but the brake warning lamp remains illuminated the brakes may not be working properly See your authorized dealer Understanding the gearshift positions of the 4 speed automatic transmission Your vehicle has been designed to improve fuel economy by reducing fuel usage during coasting or deceleration When you take your foot off the accele...

Page 286: ...ealer as soon as possible P Park This position locks the transmission and prevents the rear wheels from turning To put your vehicle in gear Start the engine Press the brake pedal Move the gearshift lever into the desired gear Release the parking brake To put your vehicle in P Park Come to a complete stop Move the gearshift lever and securely latch it in P Park WARNING Always set the parking brake ...

Page 287: ...ission Floor shift transmission The transmission control indicator TCIL will illuminate on the instrument cluster Drive not shown Drive is activated when the transmission control switch is pressed This position allows for all forward gears except overdrive O D OFF lamp is illuminated Provides engine braking Use when driving conditions cause excessive shifting from O D to other gears Examples heavy...

Page 288: ...eds Forced downshifts Allowed in D Overdrive or Drive Press the accelerator to the floor Allows transmission to select an appropriate gear Driving with a 6 speed automatic transmission Your vehicle has been designed to improve fuel economy by reducing fuel usage during coasting or deceleration When you take your foot off the accelerator pedal and the vehicle begins to slow down the torque converte...

Page 289: ...hifting into the desired gear To put your vehicle in P Park Come to a complete stop Move the gearshift lever and securely latch it in P Park WARNING Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift is latched in P Park Turn the ignition to the off position and remove the key whenever you leave your vehicle R Reverse With the gearshift lever in R Reverse the vehicle will move backward...

Page 290: ...ng Tow Haul also provides engine braking in all forward gears when the transmission is in the D Overdrive position this engine braking will slow the vehicle and assist the driver in controlling the vehicle when descending a grade Depending on driving conditions and load conditions the transmission may downshift slow the vehicle and control the vehicle speed when descending a hill without the accel...

Page 291: ...st gear only Provides maximum engine braking Allows upshifts by moving gearshift lever Will not downshift into 1 First at high speeds allows for 1 First when vehicle reaches slower speeds Forced downshifts Allowed in D Drive only Press the accelerator to the floor Allows transmission to select an appropriate gear If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow i...

Page 292: ...ce at parking speeds Inclement weather may also affect the function of the RSS this may include reduced performance or a false activation WARNING To help avoid personal injury always use caution when in reverse and when using the RSS WARNING This system is not designed to prevent contact with small or moving objects The system is designed to provide a warning to assist the driver in detecting larg...

Page 293: ...ncreased chance of false detection if the tailgate is not locked and in the upright position If the tailgate is down the RSS tone may be heard intermittently or continuously The tone may also be heard if items in the truck bed protrude rearward outside the bed The RSS automatically turns on when the gear selector is placed in R Reverse and the ignition is on A control in the message center allows ...

Page 294: ...e are closest to your vehicle and objects in the green zone are further away Objects are getting closer to your vehicle as they move from the green zone to the yellow or red zones Use the side mirrors and rearview mirror to get better coverage on both sides and rear of the vehicle Image delay if displayed through the rearview mirror When shifting out of R Reverse and into any other gear the image ...

Page 295: ...ice that still requires the driver to use it in conjunction with the rearview mirror and the side mirrors for maximum coverage WARNING 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 the camera system WARNING Backup as slow as possible since higher speeds might limit your reaction time to stop the vehicle WARN...

Page 296: ...our 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 occur If equipped with the Electronic Shift 4WD System and 4X4 Low is selected while the vehicle is moving above 3 mph 5 km h the 4WD system will not perform a shift This is normal and should be no reason for concern Refer to Shifting to from 4L 4X4 Low...

Page 297: ...se on dry pavement N Neutral No power to either front or rear wheels 4L 4X4 Low Uses extra gearing to provide maximum power to all four wheels at reduced speeds Intended only for off road applications such as deep sand steep grades or pulling heavy objects The shift lever will not engage 4L 4X4 LOW until the transmission is in N neutral and the vehicle is moving below 3 mph 5 km h this is normal a...

Page 298: ...ensure the transfer case shift lever is moved entirely rearward in to the 4L 4X4 Low position and that the 4x4 Low light is displayed in the message center Note Ideal 4L 4X4 Low shift conditions occur when the vehicle is rolling at a speed below 3 mph 5 km h and the transmission is in N Neutral Using the N Neutral position The transfer case N Neutral position overrides the transmission and puts th...

Page 299: ...on for concern Refer to Shifting to from 4L 4X4 Low for proper operation Shifting between 2H 4X2 High and 4H 4X4 High Move the 4WD control between 2H 4X2 High and 4H 4X4 High at any forward speed The message center will display 4X4 SHIFT IN PROGRESS during the system shift 4X4 HIGH will display in the message center Note Momentarily releasing the accelerator pedal while preforming a shift will imp...

Page 300: ... axle which allows both rear wheels to turn at the same speed The ELD can provide additional traction should the vehicle become stuck The ELD is electronically activated by the driver and can be shifted on the fly It is intended for use in mud rocks sand or any off road condition where maximum traction is needed It is not intended for use on dry pavement The ELD is affected by the following condit...

Page 301: ...ease the accelerator pedal and turn the steering wheel in the opposite direction while rolling Driving off road with truck and utility vehicles 4WD vehicles are specially equipped for driving on sand snow mud and rough terrain and have operating characteristics that are somewhat different from conventional vehicles both on and off the road How your vehicle differs from other vehicles Truck and uti...

Page 302: ...ing wheel too sharply while returning to the road surface It may be safer to stay on the apron or shoulder of the road and slow down gradually before returning to the pavement You may lose control if you do not slow down or if you turn the steering wheel too sharply or abruptly It often may be less risky to strike small objects such as highway reflectors with minor damage to your vehicle rather th...

Page 303: ...d for Avoid abrupt steering acceleration or braking which could result in an increased risk of loss of vehicle control vehicle rollover and or personal injury Use all available road surface to return the vehicle to a safe direction of travel In the event of an emergency stop avoid skidding the tires and do not attempt any sharp steering wheel movements WARNING Vehicles with a higher center of grav...

Page 304: ...to drive over terrain and road conditions that a conventional two wheel drive vehicle cannot Power is supplied to all four wheels through a transfer case On 4WD vehicles the transfer case allows you to select 4WD when necessary Information on transfer case operation and shifting procedures can be found in this chapter Information on transfer case maintenance can be found in the Maintenance and Spe...

Page 305: ...ick mud As when you are driving over sand apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning your wheels If the vehicle does slide steer in the direction of the slide until you regain control of the vehicle If the transmission transfer case or front axle are submerged in water their fluids should be checked and changed if necessary Driving through deep water may damage the transmission If the front o...

Page 306: ...do stall out do not try to turn around because you might roll over It is better to back down to a safe location Apply just enough power to the wheels to climb the hill Too much power will cause the tires to slip spin or lose traction resulting in loss of vehicle control Descend a hill in the same gear you would use to climb up the hill to avoid excessive brake application and brake overheating Do ...

Page 307: ...e front tires of 4WD vehicles without also putting them on the rear tires This could cause the rear to slide and swing around during braking Maintenance and Modifications The suspension and steering systems on your vehicle have been designed and tested to provide predictable performance whether loaded or empty and durable load carrying capability For this reason Ford Motor Company strongly recomme...

Page 308: ...ular Cab and SuperCab equipped with the 5 4L engine Heavy Duty Payload Package and Snow Plow Prep Package The Heavy Duty Payload Package for 4x4 includes unique powertrain control strategy required for engine cooling when the raised snowplow blade blocks radiator airflow in highway driving Factory installed snow plow prep package vehicles already have been programmed with the unique power train co...

Page 309: ...r additional safety certification responsibility The Front Accessory Reserve Capacity FARC is added for customer convenience Rear ballast weight behind the rear axle may be required to prevent exceeding the FGAWR and provide front to rear weight balance for proper braking and steering Front wheel toe may require re adjustment to prevent premature uneven tire wear Specifications are found in the Fo...

Page 310: ...ear their safety belts even when an air bag supplemental restraint system SRS is provided Never remove or defeat the tripping mechanisms designed into the snow removal equipment by its manufacturer Doing so may cause damage to the vehicle and the snow removal equipment as well as possible air bag deployment WARNING Do not attempt to service repair or modify the air bag supplemental restraint syste...

Page 311: ...e maximum airflow to the radiator If you are driving less than 15 miles 24 km at speeds up to 40 mph 64 km h in cold weather you will not need to worry about blade position to provide maximum airflow Factory installed snow plow prep package vehicles already have been programmed with the unique power train control strategy to provide proper cooling If the vehicle is being upgraded to the equivalent...

Page 312: ...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 the nearest authorized dealer If a member requests to be towed...

Page 313: ...l reimburse a reasonable amount for towing to the nearest dealership within 35 miles To obtain reimbursement information U S Ford Mercury and Lincoln vehicle customers call 1 800 241 3673 Customers will be asked to submit their original receipts Canadian customers who need to obtain reimbursement information call 1 800 665 2006 HAZARD FLASHER CONTROL The hazard flasher control is located on the in...

Page 314: ...zed dealer after any collision 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 a fuse with a higher amperage rating can cause severe wi...

Page 315: ...anel To remove the trim panel for access to the fuse box pull the panel toward you and swing it out away from the side and remove it To reinstall it line up the tabs with the grooves on the panel then push it shut To remove the fuse box cover press in the tabs on both sides of the cover then pull the cover off To reinstall the fuse box cover place the top part of the cover on the fuse panel then p...

Page 316: ...4 30A Not used spare 5 10A Keypad illumination Brake Shift Interlock BSI SJB microprocessor power 6 20A Turn signals Stop lamps 7 10A Low beam headlamps left 8 10A Low beam headlamps right 9 15A Interior courtesy lights Cargo lamps 10 15A Backlighting Puddle lamps 2009 F 150 f12 Owners Guide own2002 3rd Printing USA fus Roadside Emergencies 316 ...

Page 317: ...dicator 22 15A Park lamps Side marker lamps 23 15A High beam headlamps 24 20A Horn 25 10A Interior demand lamps Mid box power feed 26 10A Instrument panel cluster Key out inhibit solenoid Radio info display CID Radio buttons Key in chime 27 20A Not used 28 5A Radio muting 29 5A Instrument panel cluster 30 5A Passenger airbag disable indicator 31 10A Restraints control module 32 10A Non integrated ...

Page 318: ...sor OCS 47 30A Circuit Breaker Power windows Moon roof Power sliding backlight 48 Delayed accessory relay Feeds fuse 41 and circuit breaker 47 Power distribution box The power distribution box is located in the engine compartment The power distribution box contains high current fuses that protect your vehicle s main electrical systems from overloads WARNING Always disconnect the battery before ser...

Page 319: ... Protected Circuits 1 Powertrain Control Module PCM power relay 2 Starter relay 3 Blower motor relay 4 Heated backlite relay 5 Not used 6 Trailer tow park lamp relay 7 Not used 8 Fuel pump 9 Trailer tow battery charger 10 Not used 11 30A Power running board motors 12 Not used 13 30A Starter relay 14 30A Passenger power seats 2009 F 150 f12 Owners Guide own2002 3rd Printing USA fus Roadside Emergen...

Page 320: ...wer Canister vent solenoid Transmission PCM relay 27 20A Fuel pump relay 28 Not used 29 10A 4x4 30 10A A C clutch 31 20A Trailer tow park lamp relay 32 40A Heated backlite mirror relay 33 Not used 34 40A PCM relay 35 Not used 36 30A Roll stability control module RSC 37 Trailer tow left hand stop turn relay 38 Trailer tow right hand stop turn relay 39 Back up lamps 40 Not used 41 Not used 2009 F 15...

Page 321: ...A PCM 6R80 transmission 54 5A 4x4 module Back up lamp RSC Trailer tow battery charge relay 55 5A Electronic compass mirror 6R transmission only 56 Not used 57 Not used 58 15A Trailer tow backup lamps 59 15A Heated mirrors 60 One touch Start diode 61 Fuel pump diode 62 Not used 63 Not used 64 30A Amplifier 65 20A Auxiliary power point instrument panel 66 20A Auxiliary power point inside center cons...

Page 322: ...hifter 4 speed transmission 78 25A Ignition coils Voltage power 4 79 10A CMS 4 speed transmission 12 and 22 with 4 speed transmission 80 5A Steering wheel illumination 81 Not used 82 10A Trailer Brake Control Module TBCM After market Center High Mounted Stop Lamp CHMSL 83 Not used 84 Not used 85 Not used Mini Fuses Cartridge Fuses CHANGING THE TIRES If you get a flat tire while driving do not appl...

Page 323: ...l no longer function Dissimilar spare tire wheel information WARNING 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 tire wheel that is the same size and type ...

Page 324: ... 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 usage o...

Page 325: ...ine off Location of the spare tire and tools The spare tire is located under the vehicle just forward of the rear bumper The jack jack handle and lug wrench are located in the following locations Body Style Location Regular Cab Attached to a floor bracket behind the driver s seat SuperCab Attached to a floor bracket under the rear seat on the driver s side SuperCrew In a plastic box in the floor u...

Page 326: ...gh the bumper hole and into the guide tube through the access hole in the rear bumper 3 Turn the handle counterclockwise until tire is lowered to the ground the tire can be slid rearward and the cable is slightly slack 4 Slide the retainer through the center of the wheel Tire change procedure WARNING To help prevent the vehicle from moving when you change a tire be sure the parking brake is set th...

Page 327: ... counterclockwise but do not remove them until the wheel is raised off the ground 5 Position the jack according to the following guides and turn the jack handle clockwise until the wheel is completely off the ground WARNING 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 ...

Page 328: ...for changing the tire Never use the front or rear differential as a jacking point 6 Remove the lug nuts with the lug wrench 7 Replace the flat 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 8 Lower the wheel by turning the jack handle counterclock...

Page 329: ...hen you drive 12 Unblock the wheels Stowing the flat spare tire Note Failure to follow spare tire stowage instructions may result in failure of cable or loss of spare tire 1 Lay the tire on the ground with the valve stem facing in the direction specified on the Tire Changing Instructions located with the jack hardware 2 Slide the wheel partially under the vehicle and install the retainer through t...

Page 330: ...t the spare tire is disturbed through service of other components 6 If removed install the spare tire lock if equipped into the bumper drive tube with the spare tire lock key if equipped and jack handle WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS Retighten the lug nuts to the specified torque within 100 miles 160 km after any wheel disturbance rotation flat tire wheel removal etc Bolt size Wheel lug nut t...

Page 331: ...unnels into the Easy Fuel no cap fuel system as it can be damaged You must use the included funnel in such circumstances WARNING Do not insert the nozzle of portable fuel containers or aftermarket funnels into the Easy Fuel system This could damage the fuel system and its seal and may cause fuel to run onto the ground instead of filling the tank all of which could result in serious personal injury...

Page 332: ...the booster vehicle close to the hood of the disabled vehicle making sure the two vehicles do not touch Set the parking brake on both vehicles and stay clear of the engine cooling fan and other moving parts 4 Check all battery terminals and remove any excessive corrosion before you attach the battery cables Ensure that vent caps are tight and level 5 Turn the heater fan on in both vehicles to prot...

Page 333: ...the positive cable to the positive terminal of the assisting battery 3 Connect the negative cable to the negative terminal of the assisting battery 2009 F 150 f12 Owners Guide own2002 3rd Printing USA fus Roadside Emergencies 333 ...

Page 334: ...umped 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 speed 2 Start the engine of the disabled vehicle 3 Once the disabled vehicle has been started run both engi...

Page 335: ...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 2009 F 150 f12 Owners Guide own2002 3rd Printing USA fus Roadside Emergencies 335 ...

Page 336: ...le 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 2009 F 150 f12 Owners Guide own2002 3rd Printing USA fus Roadside Emergencies 336 ...

Page 337: ...ompany 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 vehicle...

Page 338: ...ll wheels on the ground under the following conditions Vehicle is facing forward so that it is being towed in a forward direction Place the transmission in N Neutral If you cannot move the gear shift lever refer to Brake shift interlock in the Driving chapter for instructions Maximum speed is not to exceed 35 mph 56 km h Maximum distance is 50 miles 80 km 2009 F 150 f12 Owners Guide own2002 3rd Pr...

Page 339: ...to the authorized dealer Repairs will be made using Ford or Motorcraft parts or remanufactured or other parts that are authorized by Ford Away from home If you are away from home when your vehicle needs service contact the Ford Customer Relationship Center or use the online resources listed below to find the nearest authorized dealer In the United States Mailing address Ford Motor Company Customer...

Page 340: ...f 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 please contact the Ford Customer Relationship Center In order to help you serve you better please have the following information available when contacting a Customer Relationship Center Vehicle Identificatio...

Page 341: ...und 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 the first 18 months of ownership of a new vehicle or the first 18 000 miles 29 000 km whichever occurs first 1 Two or more repair attempts are made on the same non conformity likely to cause d...

Page 342: ...t your new vehicle information about your warranty concerns and any steps you have already taken to try to resolve them A Customer Claim Form will be mailed that will need to be completed signed and returned to the BBB along with proof of ownership Upon receipt the BBB will review the claim for eligibility under the Program Summary Guidelines You can get more information by calling BBB AUTO LINE a...

Page 343: ...se such as reimbursement for rentals coverage for certain maintenance and wear items Protection against covered repair costs after your Bumper to Bumper Warranty expires You may purchase Ford ESP from any participating authorized dealer There are several plans available in various time distance and deductible combinations which can be tailored to fit your own driving needs Ford ESP also offers rei...

Page 344: ...lane Business Park 3 Allen Park Michigan 48101 U S A Telephone 313 594 4857 FAX 313 390 0804 Email expcac ford com If you are in another foreign country contact the nearest authorized dealer If the authorized dealer employees cannot help you they can direct you to the nearest Ford affiliate office If you buy your vehicle in North America and then relocate outside of the U S or Canada register your...

Page 345: ...y defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you your dealer or Ford Motor Company To contact NHTSA you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll free at 1 888 327 4236 TTY 1 800 424 9153 go to http www safercar gov or write to Administrator 1200 New Jersey Avenue Southeast Washington D C 20590 Y...

Page 346: ...he vehicle s paintwork and trim over time Use Motorcraft 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 running bo...

Page 347: ...ect 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 an...

Page 348: ...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 In Canada use Motorcraft Engine Shampoo CXC 66 A 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 ...

Page 349: ...he wipers do not wipe properly substances on the vehicle s glass or the wiper blades may be the cause These may include hot wax treatments used by commercial car washes water repellent coatings tree sap or other organic contamination these contaminants may cause squeaking or chatter noise from the blades and streaking and smearing of the windshield To clean these items follow these tips The windsh...

Page 350: ... a razor blade to clean the inside of the rear window or to remove decals as it may cause damage to the rear window defroster s heated grid lines if equipped INSTRUMENT PANEL INTERIOR TRIM AND CLUSTER LENS Clean the instrument panel interior trim areas and cluster lens with a clean and damp white cotton cloth then with a clean and dry white cotton cloth you may also use Motorcraft Dash Vinyl Clean...

Page 351: ...cuum cleaner Remove light stains and soil with Motorcraft Professional Strength Carpet Upholstery Cleaner ZC 54 If grease or tar is present on the material spot clean the area first with Motorcraft Spot and Stain Remover ZC 14 In Canada use Motorcraft Multi Purpose Cleaner CXC 101 If a ring forms on the fabric after spot cleaning clean the entire area immediately but do not oversaturate or the rin...

Page 352: ...ely 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 Note In some instances color or dye transfer can occur when wet clothing comes in contact with leather upholstery If this occurs the leat...

Page 353: ...t 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 delivery of your vehicle Condition twice yearly in order to replenish lost oils and revitalize the aroma su...

Page 354: ...Vinyl Cleaner ZC 38 A Motorcraft Deluxe Leather and Vinyl Cleaner U S only ZC 11 A Motorcraft Leather Care Kit U S only ZC 11 D Motorcraft Detail Wash ZC 3 A Motorcraft Dusting Cloth ZC 24 Motorcraft Engine Shampoo and Degreaser U S only ZC 20 Motorcraft Engine Shampoo Canada only CXC 66 A Motorcraft Multi Purpose Cleaner Canada only CXC 101 Motorcraft Premium Glass Cleaner Canada only CXC 100 Mot...

Page 355: ...re you have enough ventilation Keep all open flames and other lit material away from the battery and all fuel related parts WARNING Turn off the power running boards if equipped before working under the vehicle jacking or placing any object under the vehicle Never place your hand between the extended running board and the vehicle A moving running board may cause injury Working with the engine off ...

Page 356: ...tom 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 2009 F 150 f12 Owners Guide own2002 3rd Printing USA fus Maintenance and Specifications 356 ...

Page 357: ...Transmission fluid dipstick 4 6L 2V only 3 Brake fluid reservoir 4 Engine coolant reservoir 5 Air filter assembly 6 Power steering fluid reservoir 7 Power distribution box 8 Engine oil filler cap 9 Battery 2009 F 150 f12 Owners Guide own2002 3rd Printing USA fus Maintenance and Specifications 357 ...

Page 358: ...stick 3 Brake fluid reservoir 4 Engine coolant reservoir 5 Air filter assembly 6 Power steering fluid reservoir 7 Power distribution box 8 Engine oil filler cap 9 Battery 2009 F 150 f12 Owners Guide own2002 3rd Printing USA fus Maintenance and Specifications 358 ...

Page 359: ...mon windshield washer antifreeze additive Washer fluids containing non methanol antifreeze agents should be used only if they provide cold weather protection without damaging the vehicle s paint finish wiper blades or washer system WARNING If you operate your vehicle in temperatures below 40 F 5 C use washer fluid with antifreeze protection Failure to use washer fluid with antifreeze protection in...

Page 360: ... chapter To prolong the life of the wiper blades it is highly recommended to scrape off the ice on the windshield before turning on the wipers The layer of ice has many sharp edges and can damage the micro edge of the wiper rubber 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 vehic...

Page 361: ... 1 Check the engine oil For instructions refer to Checking the engine oil in this chapter 2 If the engine oil level is not within 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 en...

Page 362: ... your vehicle s engine Refer to Maintenance product specifications and capacities later in this chapter for more information 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 the scheduled maintena...

Page 363: ...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 WARNING Batteries normally produce explosive gases which can cause personal injury Therefore do not allow flames sparks or ...

Page 364: ...s process 1 With the vehicle at a complete stop set the parking brake 2 Put the gearshift in P Park 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 Release the parking brake With your foot on the brake pedal and wit...

Page 365: ... F 36 C Coolant concentration testing is possible with a hydrometer or antifreeze tester 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 conce...

Page 366: ...tive 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 When the engine is cool add the mixture to the coolant reservoir until the appropriate fill level is obtained WARNING Do not add engi...

Page 367: ...ble 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 antifreeze coolant Alcohol and other liquids can cause engine damage from overheating or freezing Do not add extra inhibitors or additives to the coolant These can be harmful and compromise the corrosion protec...

Page 368: ...ing 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 added the coolant level in the coolant reservoir should be checked the next few times you drive the vehicle If necessary add enough 50 50 concentration of engine coolan...

Page 369: ...ncentration above 40 NEVER decrease the coolant concentration below 40 Decreased engine coolant concentrations below 40 will decrease the corrosion protection characteristics of the engine coolant and may cause engine damage Decreased engine coolant concentrations below 40 will decrease the freeze protection characteristics of the engine coolant and may cause engine damage Refer to the chart on th...

Page 370: ...uthorized dealer as soon as possible to minimize engine damage When fail safe mode is activated You have limited engine power when in the fail safe mode so drive the vehicle with caution The vehicle will not be able to maintain high speed operation and the engine will run rough Remember that the engine is capable of completely shutting down automatically to prevent engine damage therefore 1 Pull o...

Page 371: ...hanol and gasoline may contain benzene which is a cancer causing agent Observe the following guidelines when handling automotive fuel Extinguish all smoking materials and any open flames before fueling your vehicle Always turn off the vehicle before fueling Automotive fuels can be harmful or fatal if swallowed Fuels such as gasoline and ethanol are highly toxic and if swallowed can cause death or ...

Page 372: ...l fill inlet Pure ethanol is the alcohol which is the intoxicating agent in liquor beer and wine It is distilled from the fermentation of plants such as field corn and sugar cane When ethanol is produced for use in motor fuels a small amount of gasoline is added to make it unfit for beverage use The resulting ethanol blend is called denatured fuel ethanol meaning that it is denatured with 2 to 5 g...

Page 373: ...To help avoid injuries to you and others Read and follow all the instructions on the pump island Turn off your engine when you are refueling Do not smoke if you are near fuel or refueling your vehicle Keep sparks flames and smoking materials away from fuel Stay outside your vehicle and do not leave the fuel pump unattended when refueling your vehicle this is against the law in some places Keep chi...

Page 374: ...have stuck open or debris may be preventing the inlet from fully closing At the next opportunity safely pull off the road turn off the engine open the fuel filler door and remove any visible debris from the fuel fill opening Insert either the fuel fill nozzle or the fuel fill funnel see Refilling with a portable fuel container for funnel location provided with the vehicle several times to dislodge...

Page 375: ... or any other fuel 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 Note Use of any fuel other than those recommended may cause powertrain damage a loss of vehicle performance and repairs may not be covered under warranty Cleaner air Ford endorses the use...

Page 376: ... you continue to use high quality fuel of the recommended octane rating These products have not been approved for your engine and could cause damage to the fuel system Repairs to correct the effects of using an aftermarket product in your fuel may not be covered by your warranty Many of the world s automakers approved the World Wide Fuel Charter that recommends gasoline specifications to provide i...

Page 377: ...n out of fuel You may need to cycle the ignition from off to on several times after refueling to allow the fuel system to pump the fuel from the tank to the engine On restarting cranking time will take a few seconds longer than normal Normally adding 1 gallon 3 8L of fuel is enough to restart the engine If the vehicle is out of fuel and on a steep grade more than 1 gallon 3 8L may be required The ...

Page 378: ...m and can damage it The included funnel has been specially designed to work safely with your vehicle ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY Measuring techniques Your best source of information about actual fuel economy is you the driver You must gather information as accurately and consistently as possible Fuel expense frequency of fill ups or fuel gauge readings are NOT accurate as a measure of fuel eco...

Page 379: ...ed Allow no more than three automatic click offs when filling Always use fuel with the recommended octane rating Use a known quality gasoline preferably a national brand Use the same side of the same pump and have the vehicle facing the same direction each time you fill up Have the vehicle loading and distribution the same every time Your results will be most accurate if your filling method is con...

Page 380: ...ions may reduce fuel economy Slow down gradually Driving at reasonable speeds traveling at 55 mph 88 km h uses 15 less fuel than traveling at 65 mph 105 km h Revving the engine before turning it off may reduce fuel economy Using the air conditioner or defroster may reduce fuel economy You may want to turn off the speed control in hilly terrain if unnecessary shifting between the top gears occurs U...

Page 381: ...ase with lower temperatures during the first 8 10 miles 12 16 km of driving Driving on flat terrain offers improved fuel economy as compared to driving on hilly terrain Transmissions give their best fuel economy when operated in the top cruise gear and with steady pressure on the gas pedal Four wheel drive operation if equipped is less fuel efficient than two wheel drive operation Close windows fo...

Page 382: ...Motor Company parts in performance and durability WARNING Do not park idle or drive your vehicle in dry grass or other dry ground cover The emission system heats up the engine compartment and exhaust system which can start a fire Illumination of the service engine soon indicator charging system warning light or the temperature warning light fluid leaks strange odors smoke or loss of engine power c...

Page 383: ... or water in the fuel the engine may misfire or run poorly 3 The fuel fill inlet may not have been properly closed See Easy Fuel no cap fuel system in this chapter 4 Driving through deep water the electrical system may be wet These temporary malfunctions can be corrected by filling the fuel tank with good quality fuel properly closing the fuel fill inlet or letting the electrical system dry out Af...

Page 384: ...n 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 designed to check the emission control system during normal driving A complete check may take several days If t...

Page 385: ...roper fluid type BRAKE 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 i...

Page 386: ...th a clean dry lint free rag If necessary refer to Identifying components in the engine compartment in this chapter for the location of the dipstick 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 ...

Page 387: ...ally 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 should be removed by an authorized dealer An overfill c...

Page 388: ...uired fluid should be added by an authorized dealer Do not use supplemental transmission fluid additives treatments or cleaning agents The use of these materials may affect transmission operation and result in damage to internal transmission components TRANSFER CASE FLUID IF EQUIPPED 1 Clean the filler plug 2 Remove the filler plug and inspect the fluid level 3 Add only enough fluid through the fi...

Page 389: ... burn injuries do not start your engine with the air cleaner removed and do not remove it while the engine is running Changing the air filter element 1 Locate the mass air flow sensor electrical connector on the air outlet tube This connector will need to be unplugged 2 Reposition the locking clip on the connector connector shown from below for clarity squeeze the connector and pull it off of the ...

Page 390: ...letely remove the clamp 4 Pull the air tube off from the air cleaner housing 5 Release the three clamps that secure the cover to the air filter housing Push the air filter cover toward the center of the vehicle and up slightly to release it 6 Remove the air filter element from the air filter housing 7 Install a new air filter element 2009 F 150 f12 Owners Guide own2002 3rd Printing USA fus Mainten...

Page 391: ...t snugly but do not overtighten it 10 Reconnect the mass air flow sensor electrical connector to the outlet tube Make sure the locking tab on the connector is in the locked position connector shown from below for clarity 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 elem...

Page 392: ...nging 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 the appropriate inter...

Page 393: ...Motorcraft SAE 5W 20 Super Premium Motor Oil Canada 1 XO 5W20 QSP US CXO 5W20 LSP12 Canada WSS M2C930 A and API Certification Mark 5 4L engine oil 7 0 quarts 6 6L 4 6L 2V engine coolant 16 4 quarts 15 5L Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant with bittering agent yellow colored 2 VC 7 B WSS M97B51 A1 4 6L 3V engine coolant 15 8 quarts 15 0L 5 4L engine coolant 16 9 quarts 16 0L Cooling system stop...

Page 394: ...eering parking brake linkages and pivots brake pedal shaft Premium Long Life Grease XG 1 C ESA M1C75 B Hinges latches striker plates seat tracks fuel filler door hinge and door check arm Motorcraft Multi Purpose Grease XG 4 or XL 5 ESB M1C93 B Power steering fluid Fill to between MIN and MAX lines on reservoir Motorcraft MERCON威 V ATF XT 5 QM MERCON威 V Transfer case fluid 4X4 AWD 1 6 quarts 1 5L 6...

Page 395: ... ATF 8 XT 10 QLV MERCON威 LV 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 Crew Cab 5 5 box 26 0 gallons 98 4L Standard 36 0 gallons 136 2L Optional Fuel tank Crew Cab 6 5 box 26 0 gallons 98 4L Standard 36 0 gallons 136 2L Optional 2009 F 150 f12 Owners Guide own...

Page 396: ... 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 capacity is determined by filling the transfer case to the bottom of the filler hole w...

Page 397: ... order 1 3 7 2 6 5 4 8 1 3 7 2 6 5 4 8 1 3 7 2 6 5 4 8 Ignition system Coil on plug Coil on plug Coil on plug Spark plug gap 0 052 0 056 inch 1 32 1 42mm 0 039 0 043 inch 1 0 1 1mm 0 039 0 043 inch 1 0 1 1mm Compression ratio 9 4 1 9 8 1 9 85 1 5 4L 3V FFV engines only 2009 F 150 f12 Owners Guide own2002 3rd Printing USA fus Maintenance and Specifications 397 ...

Page 398: ...ompliance 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 2009 F 150 f12 Owners Guide own2002 3rd Printing USA fus Maintenance and Specifications 398 ...

Page 399: ...umber 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 2009 F 150 f12 Owners Guide own2002 3rd Printing USA fus Maintenance and Specifications...

Page 400: ...Safety Compliance Certification Label The following table tells you which transmission each code represents Description Code Four speed automatic 4R75E Q Six speed automatic 6R80 6 2009 F 150 f12 Owners Guide own2002 3rd Printing USA fus Maintenance and Specifications 400 ...

Page 401: ...rranty 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 ac...

Page 402: ...ommunications 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 particu...

Page 403: ...cking 385 388 fluid refill capacities 393 fluid specification 393 Auxiliary input jack Line in 32 Axle lubricant specifications 393 refill capacities 393 B Battery 363 acid treating emergencies 363 jumping a disabled battery 331 maintenance free 363 replacement specifications 392 servicing 363 Bed extender 116 Belt Minder威 175 deactivating activating the Belt Minder威 178 Booster seats 212 Brakes 2...

Page 404: ... see Speed control 80 Customer Assistance 312 Ford Extended Service Plan 343 Getting assistance outside the U S and Canada 343 Getting roadside assistance 312 Getting the service you need 339 Ordering additional owner s literature 344 Utilizing the Mediation Arbitration Program 342 D Daytime running lamps see Lamps 56 Defrost rear window and rearview mirrors 44 46 49 windshield 44 46 49 Dipstick a...

Page 405: ...3 choosing the right fuel 375 comparisons with EPA fuel economy estimates 381 detergent in fuel 375 filler funnel 377 filling your vehicle with fuel 371 374 378 filter specifications 371 392 improving fuel economy 378 octane rating 376 397 398 quality 376 377 running out of fuel 331 377 safety information relating to automotive fuels 371 Fuel flex fuel vehicle FFV 371 375 376 Fuses 314 315 G Gas c...

Page 406: ... headlamps flash to pass 55 interior lamps 58 59 replacing bulbs 61 64 LATCH anchors 205 Lights warning and indicator 12 anti lock brakes ABS 273 Limited slip axle 280 Load limits 244 Loading instructions 250 Locks autolock 127 childproof 130 doors 126 Lubricant specifications 393 Lug nuts 330 Lumbar support seats 148 149 M Message center 89 100 english metric button 106 system check button 103 wa...

Page 407: ...ransmitters 135 replacing the batteries 134 Reverse camera 294 Reverse sensing system 292 Roadside assistance 312 S Safety belts see Safety restraints 161 165 167 170 172 174 Safety Canopy 187 188 190 Safety defects reporting 345 Safety restraints 161 165 167 170 174 Belt Minder威 175 Belt Minder威 deactivating activating 178 extension assembly 179 for adults 166 167 170 172 for children 193 lap bel...

Page 408: ...eering wheel 66 Tire Pressure Monitoring System TPMS Tires Wheels and Loading 233 Tires 218 219 322 alignment 226 care 222 changing 322 326 checking the pressure 222 inflating 220 label 232 replacing 224 rotating 226 safety practices 225 sidewall information 228 snow tires and chains 243 spare tire 323 terminology 220 tire grades 219 treadwear 219 223 Towing 250 recreational towing 263 Trailer Bra...

Page 409: ...g your vehicle 270 W Warning lights see Lights 12 Washer fluid 359 Water Driving through 308 Windows power 72 Windshield washer fluid and wipers 65 checking and adding fluid 359 replacing wiper blades 360 2009 F 150 f12 Owners Guide own2002 3rd Printing USA fus Index 409 ...

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