FORD F150 2014 12.G Owners Manual

Opening the Step
Note:
Make sure to close and fully latch the
step before moving your vehicle. Never drive
with the step or grab handle open.
1. Lower the tailgate.
2. Pull the yellow lever on the grab handle
to the unlock position. 3. Raise the handle upright until you feel
it latch and see the lever in the lock
position. You only need to use the lever
when releasing the grab handle. 4. Rotate the center molding to unlatch
the step. Pull it toward you to extend
it.
5. Open the step panel to widen the step.
Note: Do not tow with the step or grab
handle. Replace the slip resistance tape or grab
handle molding if it appears worn or
damaged.
Closing the Step
1. Close the step panel then lift and fully
close the step into the tailgate.
2. Move the yellow lever on the grab handle to the unlock position and lower
the handle.
Box Side Step (If Equipped)
Use the step for easier access to the trunk
bed.
Note: Do not drive with the step deployed.
Note: Do not exceed 500 pounds (227
kilograms) on the step. This includes you
plus cargo.
Note: Do not use the steps to lift the
vehicle. Only use proper jacking points.
Note: The steps may operate more slowly
in cool temperatures.
Note: The step mechanism may trap debris
such as mud, dirt, snow, ice and salt. This
may prevent the step from deploying
automatically when you press the button.
If this happens, make sure that you press
the button down and carefully pull out the
step manually. Wash off the debris with a
high-pressure car wash wand and stow the
step.
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Deploying the Step
Push down on the button with your foot.
The step will automatically extend from
the stowed position.
Stowing the Step
Push the step under the truck with your
foot until it fully latches. Do not push on
the button while stowing the step.
Bed Extender (If Equipped)
Note: Do not use the bed extender when
driving off road.
Note: Make sure to engage the locking pins
and knobs fully before driving your vehicle.
Note: Make sure to secure all cargo.
Note: Do not exceed 150 pounds (68
kilograms) on the tailgate when your vehicle
is moving. Note:
Do not keep the bed extender in the
tailgate mode when you are not using it for
restraining cargo. Always keep the bed
extender in the grocery mode or the stowed
position with the tailgate closed.
Tailgate Mode 1. Pull the locking pin toward the center
of your vehicle. 2.
Open the latches to release the panels.
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3. Rotate the panels toward the tailgate.
Repeat Steps 1-3 on the other side of
your vehicle. 4. Connect the two panels. Rotate both
knobs one-quarter turn clockwise to
secure the panels. 5. Make sure to insert the latch rod into
the tailgate hole. Make sure to engage
both sides of the locking pins into their
holes in the pick-up box.
Reverse the steps to store the bed
extender.
Grocery Mode Follow Steps 1-4 of the tailgate mode
instructions by rotating the panels away
from the tailgate. Close the tailgate.
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TOWING A TRAILER
WARNINGS
Do not exceed the GVWR or
the GAWR specified on the
certification label. 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. Your vehicle may have electrical
items, such as fuses or relays,
related to towing. See the Fuses
chapter.
Your vehicle's load capacity
designation is by weight, not by
volume, so you cannot necessarily
use all available space when
loading a vehicle.
Towing a trailer places an extra
load on your vehicle's engine,
transmission, axle, brakes, tires
and suspension. Inspect these
components periodically during,
and after, any towing operation. Load Placement
To help minimize how trailer
movement affects your vehicle
when driving:
•
Load the heaviest items closest
to the trailer floor.
• Load the heaviest items
centered between the left and
right side trailer tires.
• Load the heaviest items above
the trailer axles or just slightly
forward toward the trailer
tongue. Do not allow the final
trailer tongue weight to go
above or below 10-15% of the
loaded trailer weight.
• Select a tow bar with the
correct rise or drop. When both
the loaded vehicle and trailer
are connected, the trailer frame
should be level, or slightly
angled down toward your
vehicle, when viewed from the
side.
When driving with a trailer or
payload, a slight takeoff vibration
or shudder may be present due to
the increased payload weight.
Additional information regarding
proper trailer loading and setting
your vehicle up for towing is
located in another chapter of this
manual. See
Load Limit (page
179). You can also find the
information in the RV & Trailer
Towing Guide, available at an
authorized dealer.
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TRAILER SWAY CONTROL (IF
EQUIPPED) WARNING
Turning off trailer sway control
increases the risk of loss of vehicle
control, serious injury or death. Ford
does not recommend disabling this feature
except in situations where speed reduction
may be detrimental (such as hill climbing),
the driver has significant trailer towing
experience, and can control trailer sway
and maintain safe operation. Note:
This feature does not prevent trailer
sway, but reduces it once it begins.
Note: This feature cannot stop all trailers
from swaying.
Note: In some cases, if vehicle speed is too
high, the system may activate multiple
times, gradually reducing vehicle speed.
This feature applies your vehicle brakes at
individual wheels and, if necessary, reduces
engine power. If the trailer begins to sway,
the stability control light flashes and the
message
TRAILER SWAY REDUCE
SPEED appears in the information display.
The first thing to do is slow your vehicle
down, then pull safely to the side of the
road and check for proper tongue load and
trailer load distribution. See
Load
Carrying (page 179).
RECOMMENDED TOWING
WEIGHTS
Note: Do not exceed a trailer
weight of 5000 pounds (2268
kilograms) when towing with, or
by, bumper only. Note:
Do not exceed a trailer
weight of 5000 pounds (2268
kilograms) if your vehicle is not
equipped with a Heavy Duty Trailer
Towing Package.
Note: Make sure to take into
consideration trailer frontal area.
Vehicles not equipped with the
Trailer Tow Package or the Heavy
Duty Payload Package should not
exceed 36 feet 2
lb (3.35 meters 2
)
trailer frontal area. Vehicles
equipped with the Trailer Tow
Package or the Heavy Duty Payload
Package should not exceed 60
feet 2
lb (5.6 meters 2
) trailer frontal
area.
Note: Exceeding this limitation
may significantly reduce the
performance of your towing
vehicle. Selecting a trailer with a
low aerodynamic drag and rounded
front design helps optimize
performance and fuel economy.
Note: For high altitude operation,
reduce the gross combined weight
by 2% per 1000 feet (300 meters)
starting at the 1000 foot (300
meter) elevation point.
Note: Certain states require
electric trailer brakes for trailers
over a specified weight. Be sure to
check state regulations for this
specified weight. The maximum
trailer weights listed may be limited
to this specified weight, as your
vehicle's electrical system may not
include the wiring connector
needed to use electric trailer
brakes.
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Your vehicle may tow a trailer
provided the maximum trailer
weight is less than or equal to the
maximum trailer weight listed for
your vehicle configuration on the
following chart.Regular cab
MaximumGCWR
Axle ratio
Engine
Wheelbase
lb (inches)
Driveline
13300 lb
(6033 kg)
4.10
3.5L *
126
Two-wheel
drive 10400 lb
(4717 kg)
3.55
3.7L 11500 lb
(5216 kg)
3.73
12900 lb
(5851 kg)
3.31
5.0L 13300 lb
(6033 kg)
3.55
13300 lb
(6033 kg)
4.10
3.5L *
126
Four-wheel
drive 11500 lb
(5216 kg)
3.73
3.7L
12900 lb
(5851 kg)
3.55
5.0L 13300 lb
(6033 kg)
3.73
14000 lb
(6350 kg)
3.15
3.5L
145
Two-wheel
drive 14900 lb
(6759 kg)
3.31
15000 lb
(6804 kg)
3.55
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Regular cab
MaximumGCWR
Axle ratio
Engine
Wheelbase
lb (inches)
Driveline
16600 lb
(7530 kg)
3.73
3.5L **
10600 lb
(4808 kg)
3.55
3.7L 11700 lb
(5307 kg)
3.73
13500 lb
(6123 kg)
3.55
5.0L 14900 lb
(6759 kg)
3.73
15300 lb
(6940 kg)
3.73
5.0L **
15100 lb
(6849 kg)
3.31
3.5L
145
Four-wheel
drive 15200 lb
(6895 kg)
3.55, 3.73
16900 lb
(7666 kg)
3.73
3.5L **
11700 lb
(5307 kg)
3.73
3.7L
13500 lb
(6123 kg)
3.55
5.0L 15100 lb
(6849 kg)
3.73
15300 lb
(6940 kg)
3.73
5.0L **
* Tremor Package.
** Heavy Duty Payload Package.
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SuperCab
MaximumGCWR
Axle ratio
Engine
Wheelbase
(inches)
Driveline
12500 lb
(5670 kg)
4.10
6.2L 1
133
Four-wheel
drive
14000 lb
(6350 kg)
3.15
3.5L
145
Two-wheel
drive 14900 lb
(6759 kg)
3.31
15200 lb
(6895 kg)
3.55
16900 lb
(7666 kg)
3.73
3.5L 2
11700 lb
(5307 kg)
3.73
3.7L
13500 lb
(6123 kg)
3.31
5.0 14900 lb
(6759 kg)
3.55
15500 lb
(7031 kg)
3.55
6.2L
17000 lb(7711 kg)
3.73
6.2L 2
15100 lb
(6849 kg)
3.31
3.5L
145
Four-wheel
drive 15400 lb
(6985 kg)
3.55, 3.73
17100 lb
(7756 kg)
3.73, 4.10
3.5L 2
11700 lb
(5307 kg)
3.73
3.7L
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SuperCab
MaximumGCWR
Axle ratio
Engine
Wheelbase
(inches)
Driveline
13500 lb
(6123 kg)
3.55
5.0L 15100 lb
(6849 kg)
3.73
15600 lb
(7076 kg)
3.55
6.2L
17100 lb
(7756 kg)
3.73
6.2L 2
14000 lb
(6350 kg)
3.15
3.5L
163
Two-wheel
drive 14900 lb
(6759 kg)
3.31
15200 lb
(6895 kg)
3.55
17000 lb(7711 kg)
3.73
3.5L 2
17000 lb(7711 kg)
3.73
3.5L 3
13500 lb
(6123 kg)
3.31
5.0L 14900 lb
(6759 kg)
3.55
15300 lb
(6940 kg)
3.73
5.0L 3
15100 lb
(6849 kg)
3.31
3.5L
163
Four-wheel
drive 15400 lb
(6985 kg)
3.55, 3.73
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SuperCab
MaximumGCWR
Axle ratio
Engine
Wheelbase
(inches)
Driveline
17100 lb
(7756 kg)
3.73, 4.10
3.5L 2
17100 lb
(7756 kg)
3.73
3.5L 3
13500 lb
(6123 kg)
3.55
5.0L 15100 lb
(6849 kg)
3.73
15300 lb
(6940 kg)
3.73
5.0L 3
1 SVT Raptor.
2 MAX Trailer Tow Package.
3 Heavy Duty Payload Package. SuperCrew
MaximumGCWR
Axle ratio
Engine
Wheelbase
(inches)
Driveline
13300 lb
(6033 kg)
3.55, 3.73
3.5L 1
145
Two-wheel
drive 14000 lb
(6350 kg)
3.15
3.5L 14900 lb
(6759 kg)
3.31
15300 lb
(6940 kg)
3.55
16900 lb
(7666 kg)
3.73
3.5L 2
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