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DRIVETRAIN

Rear axle

Modified rear axle for track width, 4.10 ratio

Driveshaft

Aluminum with hardened yoke

Gear ratios

Gear

Ratio

1st

4.17

2nd

2.34

3rd

1.52

4th

1.14

5th

0.87

6th

0.69

Reverse

3.40

Engine/Transmission

9

2012 F-150

(f12)

Supplement, 1st Printing
USA

(fus)

Summary of Contents for 2012 F-150 SVT Raptor

Page 1: ...re Information 32 Warranty coverage 35 Index 36 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 Copyright 2011 Fo...

Page 2: ...ssed by a sophisticated powertrain outstanding chassis dynamics and significant interior and exterior enhancements This supplement complements your F 150 Owner s Guide and provides information specific to SVT and the Raptor By referring to the pages listed in this supplement you can identify those features recommendations and specifications unique to your new SVT vehicle If there are any discrepan...

Page 3: ...bstance Exclusivity and Value These hallmarks have driven the SVT Mustang Cobra and the Cobra R the SVT F 150 Lightning the SVT Contour the SVT Focus Ford GT Shelby GT500 GT500KR and the F 150 SVT Raptor We are proud and passionate about what we do and we re glad you have made us your choice Introduction 3 2012 F 150 f12 Supplement 1st Printing USA fus ...

Page 4: ...tooth spline axle shafts Super Cab or Crew Cab 5 5 box with unique outer box Box graphics Hood with functional air extractors Hood graphics Unique grille Front off road camera Front camera washer Dual exhaust 3 5 exhaust tips Modified rear bumper with integrated rear tow hooks Heavy duty front skid plate and engine skid plate and front tow hooks Cast aluminum running board sill protector with Dura...

Page 5: ...Racing 47 mm pistons internal bypass remote reservoir rear shocks Micro cellular urethane jounce bumpers front and rear Raptor navigation welcome screen 17 cast aluminum wheels and 315 70 17 BFGoodrich威 all terrain tires Full size all terrain spare tire Off road specific calibrations for engine transmission and AdvanceTrac威 system Instrument panel cluster graphics High line LCD cluster with unique...

Page 6: ...Due to the hydraulic motion of the shock fluid in the unique internal bypass system some noise during on road driving including boom chirp or clunk noises can be expected over small sharp bumps such as frost heaves potholes or expansion joints This is a normal characteristic of the shock absorbers and repairs should not be attempted F 150 SVT Raptor specific features 6 2012 F 150 f12 Supplement 1s...

Page 7: ...e oil dipstick 4 Brake fluid reservoir 5 Engine coolant reservoir 6 Auxiliary power distribution box 7 Air filter assembly 8 Power steering fluid reservoir 9 Power distribution box 10 Engine oil filler cap 11 Battery 2 1 11 3 4 5 10 9 8 7 6 Engine Transmission 7 2012 F 150 f12 Supplement 1st Printing USA fus ...

Page 8: ...Sequential electronic fuel injection returnless fuel system Ignition system Coil on plug electronic ignition with secondary wire and dual plug Throttle body Single 80 mm 3 15 in Exhaust manifolds Cast iron high silicon molybdenum HiSiMo TOWING CAPACITY The maximum weight the SuperCab vehicle can tow is limited to 6 000 lb 2721 kg The Gross Combination Weight Rating GCWR is 12 400 lb 5624 kg The ma...

Page 9: ...ear axle for track width 4 10 ratio Driveshaft Aluminum with hardened yoke Gear ratios Gear Ratio 1st 4 17 2nd 2 34 3rd 1 52 4th 1 14 5th 0 87 6th 0 69 Reverse 3 40 Engine Transmission 9 2012 F 150 f12 Supplement 1st Printing USA fus ...

Page 10: ...ent With this mode enabled the operating characteristics of the following features will be altered Transmission shifting and response Transmission upshifts are delayed and occur less frequently This ensures the best possible vehicle response and acceleration if the driver needs to briefly lift off of the throttle to negotiate an obstacle or corner Electronic locking differential ELD If engaged the...

Page 11: ...p It also puts the ABS in a unique off road mode calibration RSC is disabled in this mode Note Operating the vehicle in this mode does not guarantee that the vehicle will not become stuck in sand snow or mud etc It is the driver s responsibility to assess off road situations and determine if the terrain is passable Pressing and holding the stability control off button This places the vehicle in th...

Page 12: ... seconds Flashes then stays on Disabled On Off Off Off Off Road While in 4X4 Hi and Lo the steering efforts will seem slightly higher due to the addition of the Torsen Helical front differential Note When off road mode is on pressing the stability control off button will change the ABS to an off road specific calibration The ABS off road mode desensitizes the ABS The ABS calibration in off road mo...

Page 13: ...es a cooling down interval after a period of sustained use The amount of time that the feature can remain active before cooling varies with conditions The system will provide a warning in the message center and a chime will sound when the system is about to disengage for cooling At this time manually apply the brakes as needed to maintain descent speed Enabling hill descent control and setting the...

Page 14: ...r s Guide for information on fuse and relay locations See your authorized dealer for service There will also be one power lead for each switch found as a blunt cut and sealed wire located to the right of the glove box door and just above the passenger side kick panel Additional pass through circuits that run through the dash panel to under the hood are located in the same location The relays are c...

Page 15: ... supplement and Electronic locking differential ELD in the Driving chapter of your owner s guide to activate these systems Place the gearshift lever into D Drive to see the image on the screen The area displayed on the screen may vary according to the vehicle orientation and road conditions Note The Front Off Road Camera System is a convenience feature and is not a substitute for your front windsh...

Page 16: ...jects in the red zone 2 are closest to your vehicle and objects in the green zone 4 are further away Objects are getting closer to your vehicle as they move from the green zone 4 to the yellow 3 or red zones 2 Use your forward vision to get better coverage of the front the vehicle Note Adjusting the brightness and contrast of the screen may help the image on the screen become more clear These sett...

Page 17: ...ck with your authorized dealer to have your front off road video system checked for proper coverage and operation Night time and dark area use At night time or in dark areas the camera system relies on the front headlamps lighting to produce an image Therefore it is necessary that both headlamps are operating in order to get a clear image in the dark If either of the lamps are not operating stop u...

Page 18: ...hicle registration requirements for the area in which you plan on driving Tread Lightly is an educational program designed to increase public awareness of land use regulations and responsibilities in our nation s wilderness areas Ford joins the U S Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management in encouraging you to help preserve our national forest and other public and private lands by treading lig...

Page 19: ...ttle brake and steering inputs should be made in a smooth and controlled manner Sudden inputs to the controls can cause loss of traction or upset the vehicle especially while on sloped terrain or while crossing obstacles such as rocks or logs Look ahead on your route noting upcoming obstacles surface texture or color changes or any other factors which may indicate a change in available traction an...

Page 20: ...ring with the vehicle Keep in mind that obstacles and deep ruts may be hidden beneath the surface of the mud Proceed in a steady controlled manner through deep mud while maintaining momentum If momentum is lost and you feel the vehicle becoming stuck turning the steering wheel back and forth sawing the wheel 1 4 turn in each direction may give the traction you need to clear the muddy area In highe...

Page 21: ...e difficult to resume driving Driving in deep snow Maintain vehicle momentum Apply the throttle very gently to avoid spinning the tires Spinning the tires will potentially dig the vehicle deeper into the snow Drive in a controlled manner avoiding aggressive steering wheel movements and keep braking to a minimum Extremely deep snow may cause the vehicle to high center causing the vehicle to become ...

Page 22: ...ll descent control Use the throttle and brake pedals to control your descent speed as described earlier in this section using hill descent control Water wading Your vehicle is designed to operate in water depths up to 30 inches However as the water depth increases vehicle speed must be reduced to avoid potential vehicle damage Always determine the depth before attempting a water crossing Proceed s...

Page 23: ...truck for severe high speed off road use the following is recommended Equip your truck with the safety equipment used for the Stock Full Class as defined in the rule books for the Best in the Desert Racing www bitd com and SCORE International Off Road Racing www score international com Use personal safety equipment including a SNELL SA certified helmet and approved neck restraint device Before ven...

Page 24: ... apply the throttle sooner after negotiating the turn Remember the phrase smooth is fast This refers to your steering throttle and brake movements Smooth decisive movements will yield improved results while helping to increase safety As speed increases it is wise to look farther ahead of the vehicle so that there is time to react to oncoming obstacles Remember that in many off road environments ob...

Page 25: ...sure that tires are inflated to proper tire pressure as indicated on the tire placard Check the wheels and undercarriage for built up mud or debris which can cause vehicle vibration Ensure that the grille and radiator are clear of any obstructions that may affect cooling Ensure that the brakes are in proper working order and free of any mud stones etc which can become trapped around the brake roto...

Page 26: ...be towed with flatbed equipment When towing with a flatbed 4x4 blocks must be used when loading unloading your vehicle Do not tow with a slingbelt Ford Motor Company has not approved a slingbelt towing procedure If the vehicle is towed by other means or incorrectly vehicle damage may occur Roadside Emergencies 26 2012 F 150 f12 Supplement 1st Printing USA fus ...

Page 27: ...ue to the vehicle s tire width and track Wash your vehicle by hand or by using a touchless commercial wash with no mechanical tracks on the floor Do not use a commercial or high pressure wand on the bed side graphic surface or graphics edges Cleaning 27 2012 F 150 f12 Supplement 1st Printing USA fus ...

Page 28: ...d dealer Refer to scheduled maintenance information for the appropriate intervals for changing the spark plugs Replace the spark plugs with ones that meet Ford material and design specifications for your vehicle such as Motorcraft or equivalent replacement parts The customer warranty may be void for any damage to the engine if such spark plugs are not used Maintenance 28 2012 F 150 f12 Supplement ...

Page 29: ... US XO 5W20 QFS US CXO 5W20 LSP12 Canada CXO 5W 20 LFS12 Canada WSS M2C945 A and API Certification Mark Engine coolant 1 16 0L 16 9 quarts Motorcraft Specialty Orange Engine Coolant with bittering agent US Motorcraft Specialty Orange Engine Coolant Canada VC 3 B US CVC 3 B Canada WSS M97B44 D Front axle lubricant 1 7L 3 6 pints Motorcraft SAE 80W 90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant XY 80W 90 QL WSP M2C...

Page 30: ...t should be changed any time the rear axle has been submerged in water 3 Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used Transmission fluid requirements are indicated on the dipstick or on the dipstick handle Check the container to verify the fluid being added is of the correct type Refer to your scheduled maintenance information to determine the correct service interval 4 Approximate dry ...

Page 31: ...your authorized dealer to prevent any engine damage WHEELS AND TIRES Tires LT315 70R17 BSW tires Wheels SVT Signature style 17 in x 8 5 in aluminum 6 spoke wheels TIRE ROTATION Because your vehicle s tires perform different jobs they often wear differently To make sure your tires wear evenly and last longer have them rotated Note The F 150 Raptor requires tire rotations every 5 000 miles 8 000 km ...

Page 32: ...system TPMS warning light will then activate in the instrument panel as a reminder to reinflate the tires before returning to the road Remember to be prepared to re inflate your tires before returning to the road If a tire filling station is not available remember to prepare a supplemental means to inflate the tires such as a portable compressor WARNING Always re inflate tires to recommended tire ...

Page 33: ...ce chapter for more information When replacing tires the only way to assure original performance is to use the original equipment tire If a different tire is used it should be the same size speed rating and load rating WHEELS Your SVT vehicle is equipped with unique wheels matched to the tires To avoid damage to your wheels Maintain proper tire pressure see Tires previously listed Due to extreme t...

Page 34: ...cle at higher than normal speeds Assure correct tire pressures see Tires previously listed Inspect wheels and tires for wear and damage Replace any damaged wheels or tires Never operate the vehicle at higher than normal speeds when loaded with passengers cargo WINTER DRIVING The original equipment tires on your SVT vehicle are designed for maximum performance in all driving conditions However they...

Page 35: ... plates shock guards running boards and exterior finishes as well as bent cracked or broken body frame and chassis components may not be covered by warranty Vehicle damage caused by driving through deep water at excessive speeds may not be covered under warranty See Driving your F 150 SVT Raptor off road in the Driving chapter of the supplement for maximum allowable vehicle speeds when driving in ...

Page 36: ... 7 Engine oil filter specifications 28 refill capacities 29 F Fluid capacities 29 Fuel capacity 29 filter specifications 28 octane rating 8 31 I Ignition 8 M Motorcraft威 parts 28 O Octane rating 31 P Parts see Motorcraft威 parts 28 S Spark plugs specifications 8 28 T Tires changing 31 rotating 31 Towing wrecker 26 Transmission fluid refill capacities 29 U Upfitter controls 14 W Wrecker towing 26 In...

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