climate control FORD F-150 2018 Owner's Guide

To disable this automatic fan speed
reduction feature during voice sessions,
press and hold the climate control AC and
Recirculated air buttons simultaneously,
release and then increase fan speed within
2 seconds. To re-enable this feature, repeat
the above sequence.
ENTERTAINMENT
Message and Description
Message
Sources
A
Direct Tune
B
Presets
C
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Supported USB file systems include: FAT,
exFAT, and NTFS.
SYNC 3 is also able to organize the media
from your USB device by metadata tags.
Metadata tags, which are descriptive
software identifiers embedded in the
media files, provide information about the
file.
If your indexed media files contain no
information embedded in these metadata
tags, SYNC 3 may classify the empty
metadata tags as unknown.
SYNC 3 is capable of indexing up to
50,000 songs per USB device, for up to 10
devices.
CLIMATE
Touch the climate button on the
touchscreen to access your climate control
features. Depending on your vehicle line
and option package, your climate screen
may look different from one of the screens
shown below. Your screen may not contain
all of the features shown.
Note:
You can switch temperature units
between Fahrenheit and Celsius. See
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Driver temperature: Touch up
or down to adjust the
temperature.
A
Heated steering wheel: Touch
this icon to switch the heated
steering wheel on and off. It
takes about 5 minutes to warm
the steering wheel to 74°F
(23°C) in temperatures as low
B
as -4°F (-22°C). The wheel
maintains an approximate
temperature of 90°F (32°C) and
operates independently from the
heated seats and other
climate-control functions. The
heating element is in between
the leather covering and foam
core to help provide maximum
heat without adversely affecting
the feel of the steering wheel.
Note:
This feature only
functions when you switch the
engine on.
Note: The heated steering wheel
may remain on after remote
starting the vehicle, based on
your remote start settings. The
heated steering wheel may also
turn on when you start your
vehicle, if it was on when you
switched your vehicle off.
Note:
For steering wheels with
wood trim, the heating feature
will not heat the wheel between
the 10 and 2 o'clock positions.
Defrost:
A pop up appears on
the screen to display the defrost
options.
C
MAX Defrost: Touch the button
to maximize defrosting. Air flows
through the windshield vents,
the fan automatically adjusts to
the highest speed and the driver
and passenger temperatures are set to HI. You can use this setting
to defog or clear a thin covering
of ice from the windshield. The
heated rear window also
automatically turns on when you
select MAX Defrost.
Defrost:
Distributes air through
the windshield defroster vents
and demister vents.
AUTO:
Touch the button to
switch on automatic operation.
Select the desired temperature
using the temperature control.
The system adjusts fan speed,
air distribution, air conditioning
operation, and selects outside
air or recirculated air to heat or
cool the vehicle in order to
maintain the desired
temperature.
D
Power:
Touch the button to
switch the system on and off.
Switching off the climate control
system prevents outside air from
entering the vehicle.
E
DUAL:
This button lights up
when the passenger controls are
active. To switch it off and link
the passenger temperature to
the driver temperature, touch the
DUAL button.
F
Note:
the passenger side
temperature and the DUAL
indication automatically turn on
when you or your passenger
adjust the passenger
temperature.
Passenger temperature:
Touch up or down to adjust the
temperature.
G
Fan speed:
Touch up or down
to increase or decrease the
volume of air that circulates in
your vehicle.
H
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California Fuel Filter Replacement
If you register your vehicle in California, the
California Air Resources Board has
determined that the failure to perform this
maintenance item does not nullify the
emission warranty or limit recall liability
before the completion of your vehicle's
useful life. Ford Motor Company, however,
urges you to have all recommended
maintenance services performed at the
specified intervals and to record all vehicle
service.
Hot Climate Oil Change Intervals
Vehicles operating in the Middle East,
North Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa or
locations with similar climates using an
American Petroleum Institute (API)
Certified for Gasoline Engines (Certification
mark) oil of SM or SN quality, the normal
oil change interval is 3,000 mi (4,800 km).
If the available API SM or SN oils are not
available, then the oil change interval is
1,800 mi (2,900 km).
Engine Air Filter Replacement
The life of the engine air filter is dependent
on exposure to dusty and dirty conditions.
Vehicles operated in these conditions
require frequent inspection and
replacement of the engine air filter.
Diesel Particulate Filter
Over time, a slight amount of ash builds
up in the diesel particulate filter, which is
not removed during the regeneration
process. The filter may need to be replaced
with a new or remanufactured part at
approximately 250,000 mi (400,000 km).
Actual mileage varies depending on engine
and vehicle operating conditions.
In this case, the engine control system sets
a service light (wrench icon) to inform you
to bring your vehicle to the dealer for
service. If there are any issues with the
oxidation catalyst or particulate filter
system, a service light (wrench or engine
icon) sets by the engine control system to
inform you to bring your vehicle into a
dealer for service.
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE
RECORD
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Repair Order #:Distance:
Engine hours (optional): Multi-point inspection (recommended): Signature:
Dealer stamp

3
360 Degree Camera....................................241
Camera Views..................................................... 242
Front Camera...................................................... 243
Side Camera........................................................ 243
4
4WD See: Four-Wheel Drive...................................... 213
A
A/C See: Climate Control......................................... 143
About This Manual
...........................................7
ABS See: Brakes........................................................... 223
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes................................................................ 223
Accessories....................................................556 Exterior Style....................................................... 556
Interior Style........................................................ 556
Lifestyle................................................................. 556
Peace of Mind...................................................... 557
Accessories See: Replacement Parts
Recommendation............................................ 12
ACC See: Using Adaptive Cruise Control............245
Active Park Assist........................................234 Automatic Steering into Parking
Space................................................................ 236
Deactivating the Park Assist Feature..........237
Troubleshooting the System.......................... 237
Using Active Park Assist.................................. 235
Adjusting the Headlamps........................363 Horizontal Aim Adjustment........................... 364
Vertical Aim Adjustment................................ 363
Adjusting the Pedals....................................88
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: Manual Adjustable Steering
Column
...........................................................84 Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles
With: Power Adjustable Steering
Column
...........................................................84
End of Travel Position......................................... 85
Memory Feature................................................... 85
Airbag Disposal...............................................55
Air Conditioning See: Climate Control......................................... 143
Air Filter See: Changing the Engine Air Filter -
Diesel................................................................. 370
See: Changing the Engine Air Filter - Gasoline............................................................ 370
Alarm See: Anti-Theft Alarm......................................... 81
Anti-Theft Alarm
.............................................81
Arming the Alarm.................................................. 81
Disarming the Alarm............................................ 81
Using the System.................................................. 81
Appendices....................................................585
Apps..................................................................525 ........................................................................\
.......... 525
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link................... 527
At a Glance........................................................16
Audible Warnings and Indicators.............112 Airbag Secondary Warning.............................. 112
Beltminder Warning............................................ 112
Door Ajar Warning............................................... 112
Headlamps On Warning.................................... 112
Key in Ignition Warning...................................... 112
Keyless Warning Alert........................................ 112
Parking Brake On Warning................................ 112
Rear Park Aid Warning....................................... 112
Service AdvanceTrac Warning........................ 112
Audio Control
..................................................85
Media........................................................................\
86
Seek, Next or Previous....................................... 86
Audio System
...............................................448
General Information......................................... 448
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/ Touchscreen Display
...............................455
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/ CD..................................................................449
Menu Structure.................................................... 451
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/ SYNC Without Touchscreen
................454
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Autolamps........................................................92
Windshield Wiper Activated
Headlamps........................................................ 92
Automatic Climate Control......................144
Automatic High Beam Control..................93 Automatic High Beam Indicator..................... 94
Switching the System On and Off.................94
Automatic Transmission
...........................207
Brake-Shift Interlock......................................... 210
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud or Snow................................................................... 212
Understanding the Shift Positions of your Automatic Transmission............................ 207
Understanding your SelectShift™ Automatic Transmission........................... 209
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check............................................................358
Auto-Start-Stop............................................181 Disabling Auto-Start-Stop.............................. 182
Enabling Auto-Start-Stop................................ 181
Autowipers.......................................................89
Auxiliary Power Points
................................166
110 Volt - 400 Watt Capacity AC Power
Outlet................................................................. 166
12 Volt DC Power Point..................................... 166
Locations............................................................... 166
B
Battery See: Changing the 12V Battery..................... 360
Bed Access.....................................................276 Box Side Step...................................................... 276
Bed Extender
....................................................76
Grocery Mode......................................................... 77
Tailgate Mode........................................................ 76
Bed Ramps
.....................................................277
Installing the Ramp Holder............................ 279
Stowing the Bed Ramp.................................... 278
Using the Bed Ramp......................................... 277
Blind Spot Information System..............257 Blind Spot Information System with Trailer
Tow..................................................................... 258
Switching the System On and Off...............261
System Errors....................................................... 261
Using the Blind Spot Information System............................................................... 257BLIS
See: Blind Spot Information System..........257
Body Styling Kits...........................................381
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood..........345
Booster Seats
...................................................31
Types of Booster Seats...................................... 32
Brake Fluid Check........................................359
Brakes...............................................................223 General Information.......................................... 223
Breaking-In......................................................314
Bulb Specification Chart..........................368
C
Cabin Air Filter...............................................149
Capacities and Specifications - 2.7L EcoBoost™.................................................424
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates........................................................... 428
Specifications..................................................... 425
Capacities and Specifications - 3.0L V6, Diesel............................................................428
Specifications..................................................... 429
Capacities and Specifications - 3.3L Duratec - V6...............................................432
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates............................................................ 437
Specifications..................................................... 434
Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L Ecoboost™..................................................437
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates............................................................ 441
Specifications..................................................... 439
Capacities and Specifications - 5.0L Modular - V8..............................................442
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates ........................................................... 446
Specifications..................................................... 443
Capacities and Specifications.................415
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior............................... 373
Catalytic Converter
......................................195
On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)................... 196
Readiness for Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) Testing................................................... 196
Center Console..............................................168
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Changing a Bulb..........................................364
Accessing the Halogen High Beam, Low
Beam and Direction Indicator
Bulbs................................................................. 365
Replacing Brake, Rear, Direction Indicator and Reverse Lamp Bulbs........................... 367
Replacing Cargo Lamp and High-mount Brake Lamp Bulbs......................................... 367
Replacing Exterior Mounted Mirror Direction Indicator Lamp Bulbs................................. 368
Replacing Fog Lamp Bulbs............................ 366
Replacing LED Brake, Rear, Direction Indicator and Reverse Lamp Bulbs........367
Replacing LED Cargo Lamp, Spot Lamp and High-mount Brake Lamp Bulbs..............368
Replacing LED Direction Indicator and Side Marker Bulbs................................................... 367
Replacing LED Headlamp Bulbs.................. 367
Replacing Side Marker Bulb.......................... 366
Replacing the Halogen High Beam, Low Beam and Direction Indicator
Bulbs................................................................. 365
Replacing the License Plate Lamp Bulb................................................................... 368
Changing a Fuse..........................................343 Fuses...................................................................... 343
Changing a Road Wheel...........................405 Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly
Information
..................................................... 405
Jacking the Vehicle........................................... 409
Remove the Vehicle Jack and Tool Bag..................................................................... 407
Removing the Spare Tire............................... 408
Stowing the Flat or Spare Tire........................ 411
Stowing the Vehicle Jack and Tool Bag....................................................................... 411
Tire Change Procedure................................... 406
Changing the 12V Battery........................360 Battery Management System....................... 362
Changing the Engine Air Filter - Diesel.............................................................370
Air Filter Restriction Gauge.............................. 371
Changing the Engine Air Filter - Gasoline.......................................................370
Changing the Wiper Blades
.....................363
Checking MyKey System Status...............65
Checking the Wiper Blades
.....................362 Child Restraint and Seatbelt
Maintenance.................................................44
Child Restraint Positioning
.........................33
Child Safety.......................................................18
General Information............................................. 18
Child Safety Locks
.........................................35
Left-Hand Side...................................................... 35
Right-Hand Side................................................... 35
Cleaning Leather Seats.............................378 With King Ranch Edition................................. 378
Without King Ranch Edition.......................... 378
Cleaning Products
.......................................373
Materials................................................................ 373
Cleaning the Engine....................................375
Cleaning the Exhaust..................................375
Cleaning the Exterior..................................373 Cleaning the Headlamps................................ 374
Exterior Chrome Parts...................................... 374
Exterior Plastic Parts......................................... 374
Stripes or Graphics............................................ 374
Underbody............................................................ 374
Under Hood.......................................................... 374
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens.........................377
Cleaning the Interior
...................................376
Mirrors..................................................................... 377
Cleaning the Wheels..................................379
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades............................................................376
Clearing All MyKeys.......................................65
Climate...........................................................509
Climate Control.............................................143
Coolant Check See: Engine Coolant Check............................ 354
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator.......54
Creating a MyKey...........................................64 Programming/Changing Configurable
Settings............................................................... 64
Cross Traffic Alert.........................................261 Blocked Sensors................................................ 263
Switching the System Off and On..............263
System Errors...................................................... 263
System Lights, Messages and Audible Alerts................................................................. 263
System Limitations........................................... 263
Using the Cross Traffic Alert System..........261
Cruise Control.................................................86 Principle of Operation...................................... 244
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See: Using Cruise Control............................... 244
Customer Assistance.................................328
D
Data Recording
..................................................9
Event Data Recording.......................................... 10
Service Data Recording........................................ 9
Daytime Running Lamps.............................93 Type One - Conventional
(Non-Configurable)....................................... 93
Type Two - Configurable................................... 93
Diesel Particulate Filter
..............................201
Oxidation Catalytic Converter and Diesel
Particulate Filter System........................... 202
Regeneration....................................................... 202
Digital Radio
...................................................457
HD Radio Reception and Station
Troubleshooting............................................ 458
Direction Indicators
.......................................95
Doors and Locks.............................................68
Draining the Fuel Filter Water Trap...............................................................360
Drive Control
.................................................269
Selectable Drive Modes.................................. 269
Driver Alert
......................................................252
Using Driver Alert............................................... 252
Driver and Passenger Airbags...................48 Children and Airbags.......................................... 49
Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating Adjustment....................................................... 48
Driving Aids
.....................................................252
Driving Hints...................................................314
Driving Through Water................................316
DRL See: Daytime Running Lamps......................... 93
E
Economical Driving......................................314
Electric Parking Brake
................................224
Applying the Electric Parking Brake............224
Automatically Releasing the Electric
Parking Brake.................................................. 225
Manually Releasing the Electric Parking Brake.................................................................. 224Releasing the Electric Parking Brake if the
Vehicle Battery is Running Out of
Charge............................................................... 225
Electromagnetic Compatibility..............585
Electronic Locking Differential.................221 Activating the Electronic Locking
Differential........................................................ 221
Operating ELD With a Spare or Mismatched Tires.................................................................... 222
Electronic Tailgate
..........................................73
With the Outside Control Button.................... 74
With the Remote Control.................................. 74
Emission Law
.................................................194
Noise Emissions Warranty, Prohibited
Tampering Acts and Maintenance..........195
Tampering With a Noise Control System............................................................... 194
End User License Agreement..................587 VEHICLE SOFTWARE END USER LICENSE
AGREEMENT (EULA) ................................. 587
Engine Block Heater.....................................179 Using the Engine Block Heater..................... 180
Engine Coolant Check...............................354 Adding Coolant.................................................. 354
Coolant Change................................................. 356
Engine Coolant Temperature Management.................................................. 357
Fail-Safe Cooling............................................... 356
Recycled Coolant.............................................. 356
Severe Climates................................................. 356
Engine Emission Control...........................194
Engine Immobilizer See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 78
Engine Oil Check - Diesel..........................352 Adding Engine Oil.............................................. 352
Engine Oil Check - Gasoline
.....................351
Adding Engine Oil............................................... 351
Engine Oil Dipstick - Diesel.......................351
Engine Oil Dipstick - Gasoline................350
Engine Specifications - 2.7L EcoBoost™..................................................415
Drivebelt Routing................................................ 415
Engine Specifications - 3.0L V6, Diesel..............................................................415
Drivebelt Routing................................................ 416
Engine Specifications - 3.3L Duratec - V6....................................................................416
Drivebelt Routing................................................ 416
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Fuel Requirements - Choosing The Right
Fuel: Vehicles Operated Where Ultra Low
Sulfur Diesel Fuel Is Not Required ..........185
Fuel Requirements - Choosing The Right Fuel: Vehicles Operated Where Ultra Low
Sulfur Diesel Fuel Is Required (United
States/Canada/Puerto Rico/U.S. Virgin
Islands And Other Locales) ...................... 184
Fuel Quality - E85.........................................187 Choosing the Right Fuel - Flex Fuel
Vehicles.............................................................. 187
Switching Between E85 and Gasoline............................................................ 188
Fuel Quality - Gasoline..............................188 Choosing the Right Fuel.................................. 188
Fuel Shutoff...................................................322
Fuses................................................................335
Fuse Specification Chart..........................335
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel.........341
Power Distribution Box.................................... 335
G
Garage Door Opener...................................162
Garage Door Opener See: Universal Garage Door Opener............162
Gauges
.............................................................105
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Gauge...............107
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge...........107
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge............................. 106
Fuel Gauge............................................................ 107
Information Display............................................ 107
Transmission Fluid Temperature Gauge................................................................. 107
Turbo Boost Gauge............................................ 107
Type 1 and 2.......................................................... 105
Type 3..................................................................... 106
Gearbox See: Transmission.............................................. 207
General Information on Radio Frequencies...................................................56
Intelligent Access................................................. 56
General Maintenance Information........561 Multi-Point Inspection..................................... 563
Owner Checks and Services.......................... 562
Protecting Your Investment............................ 561
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?.......................... 561Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your
Dealership?...................................................... 561
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada..........................................................331
Getting the Services You Need...............328 Away From Home.............................................. 328
H
Hazard Flashers............................................322
Headlamp Adjusting See: Adjusting the Headlamps..................... 363
Headrest See: Head Restraints.......................................... 151
Head Restraints
..............................................151
Adjusting the Head Restraint......................... 152
Heated Exterior Mirrors..............................149
Heated Rear Window..................................149
Heated Seats.................................................158 Rear Heated Seats............................................. 159
Heated Steering Wheel
................................87
Heated Windshield......................................149 Windshield Wiper De-Icer............................... 149
Heating See: Climate Control......................................... 143
Hill Descent Control.....................................231 Principle of Operation....................................... 231
Hill Start Assist.............................................225 Switching the System On and Off..............226
Using Hill Start Assist....................................... 226
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate..........................................................146
Defogging the Side Windows in Cold Weather............................................................ 148
General Hints....................................................... 146
Quickly Cooling the Interior............................ 148
Quickly Heating the Interior............................. 147
Recommended Settings for Cooling..........148
Recommended Settings for Heating...........147
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes............................................................223
Home Screen.................................................491
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood..........345
I
Ignition Switch
...............................................170
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Headlamp High Beam.........................................
91
Lighting...............................................................91 General Information............................................. 91
Load Carrying..................................................271
Load Limit.......................................................272 Special Loading Instructions for Owners of
Pick-up Trucks and Utility-type
Vehicles............................................................. 276
Vehicle Loading - with and without a Trailer................................................................. 272
Load Retaining Fixtures..............................271 BoxLink ™ Cleats.................................................. 271
Locking and Unlocking
................................68
Activating Intelligent Access........................... 68
Autolock................................................................... 70
Battery Saver........................................................... 71
Illuminated Entry.................................................. 70
Power Door Locks................................................ 68
Remote Control.................................................... 68
Smart Unlock........................................................ 69
Smart Unlocks for Intelligent Access Keys...................................................................... 69
Lug Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 405
M
Maintenance.................................................345 General Information......................................... 345
Manual Climate Control.............................143
Manual Seats
.................................................153
Manual Lumbar .................................................. 154
Moving the Seat Backward and Forward............................................................. 153
Recline Adjustment........................................... 154
Manual Tailgate...............................................73
Memory Function..........................................157 Easy Entry and Exit Feature............................ 158
Linking a PreSet Position to your Remote Control or Intelligent Access Key.............157
Saving a PreSet Position.................................. 157
Message Center See: Information Displays................................. 113
Mirrors See: Windows and Mirrors............................... 98
Mobile Communications Equipment.......13
Moonroof.........................................................103 Bounce-Back
....................................................... 104Opening and Closing the Moonroof............104
Motorcraft Parts - 2.7L EcoBoost™..................................................418
Motorcraft Parts - 3.0L V6, Diesel.........418
Motorcraft Parts - 3.3L Duratec - V6
....................................................................419
Motorcraft Parts - 3.5L Ecoboost™.................................................420
Motorcraft Parts - 5.0L Modular - V8...................................................................420
MyKey — Troubleshooting..........................66
MyKey ™.............................................................63
Principle of Operation........................................ 63
N
Navigation........................................................517 cityseeker.............................................................. 524
Destination Mode............................................... 519
Map Mode.............................................................. 517
Navigation Map Updates................................ 525
Navigation Menu................................................ 522
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link................... 525
SYNC AppLink..................................................... 524
Waypoints............................................................. 523
Normal Scheduled Maintenance
..........564
Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor............................. 564
Normal Maintenance Intervals.................... 566
O
Off-Road Driving
...........................................315
Basic Off-road Driving Techniques..............315
Crossing Obstacles............................................ 316
Hill Climbing......................................................... 316
Oil Change Indicator Reset......................353
Oil Check See: Engine Oil Check - Diesel...................... 352
See: Engine Oil Check - Gasoline.................. 351
Opening and Closing the Hood
..............345
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature......................................................333
Obtaining a French Owner ’s Manual..........333
Overhead Console
.......................................169
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