differential FORD F-150 2018 Owners Manual

Garage Door Opener
Universal Garage Door Opener
..............162
Auxiliary Power Points
Auxiliary Power Points ...............................
166
Storage Compartments
Center Console .............................................
168
Overhead Console ......................................
169
Starting and Stopping the Engine
General Information ...................................
170
Ignition Switch ..............................................
170
Keyless Starting .............................................
171
Steering Wheel Lock - Vehicles Without: Push Button Start .....................................
171
Steering Wheel Lock - Vehicles With: Push Button Start .....................................
171
Starting a Gasoline Engine .......................
172
Starting a Diesel Engine ............................
175
Switching Off the Engine ..........................
179
Engine Block Heater ...................................
179
Unique Driving Characteristics
Auto-Start-Stop ...........................................
181
Fuel and Refueling
Safety Precautions .....................................
184
Fuel Quality - Diesel ...................................
184
Fuel Quality - E85 ........................................
187
Fuel Quality - Gasoline .............................
188
Fuel Filler Funnel Location - Regular Cab ........................................................................\
189
Fuel Filler Funnel Location - SuperCab/ SuperCrew .................................................
189
Running Out of Fuel ...................................
189
Refueling ........................................................
190
Fuel Consumption .......................................
193Engine Emission Control
Emission Law
................................................
194
Catalytic Converter .....................................
195
Selective Catalytic Reductant System ........................................................................\
.
197
Diesel Particulate Filter .............................
201
Transmission
Automatic Transmission ..........................
207
Four-Wheel Drive
Using Four-Wheel Drive ............................
213
Rear Axle
Electronic Locking Differential ................
221
Brakes
General Information ...................................
223
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes ........................................................................\
223
Electric Parking Brake ...............................
224
Hill Start Assist ............................................
225
Traction Control
Principle of Operation ................................
227
Using Traction Control ...............................
227
Stability Control
Principle of Operation ...............................
228
Using Stability Control ..............................
229
Hill Descent Control
Principle of Operation ................................
231
Using Hill Descent Control .......................
231
Parking Aids
Principle of Operation ...............................
233
Rear Parking Aid ..........................................
233
Active Park Assist .......................................
234
Rear View Camera ......................................
238
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Brake System Warning Lamp
WARNING: Driving your vehicle
with the warning lamp on is dangerous.
A significant decrease in braking
performance may occur. It may take you
longer to stop your vehicle. Have your
vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Driving extended distances with the
parking brake engaged can cause brake
failure and the risk of personal injury.
Note: Indicators vary depending on region.
This lamp is a dual function lamp and will
illuminate when:
• You apply the parking brake with the
ignition on.
• Your vehicle has a brake fault or low
brake fluid level, regardless of parking
brake position. If the lamp illuminates while you
are moving, you may have the
parking brake applied. Be sure
that the parking brake is off.
Have your vehicle checked as
soon as possible if the lamp
continues to illuminate.
Check 4X4
(If Equipped) Illuminates with the message
Check 4x4
when a four-wheel
drive fault is present. See Using
Four-Wheel Drive (page 213).
Cruise Control Indicator
(If Equipped) It illuminates when you switch
the system on.
See
Using Cruise Control
(page 244). Diesel Exhaust Fluid
(If Equipped) With the key in the on position,
illuminates when the DEF is
contaminated, low or someone
has tampered with the DEF system. See
Selective Catalytic Reductant System
(page
197).
Direction Indicator Flashes when the left or right
direction indicator or the hazard
warning flasher turns on. An
increase in the rate of flashing warns of a
failed indicator bulb.
Door Ajar Warning Lamp It illuminates when you switch
the ignition on and remains on if
any door or the hood is open.
Electronic Locking Differential
(If
Equipped) Illuminates when using the
electronic locking differential.
Electric Park Brake
(If Equipped) It illuminates or flashes when the
electric parking brake has a
malfunction. See
Electric
Parking Brake (page 224).
Engine Coolant Temperature
Warning Lamp If it illuminates when your vehicle
is moving, this indicates that the
engine is overheating. Stop your
vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so and
switch the engine off. Have your vehicle
checked as soon as possible.
See
Engine Coolant Check (page 354).
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Doors and Locks
Action
Message
The door(s) listed is not completely closed.
X Door Ajar
The tailgate is not completed closed.
Tailgate Ajar
Driver Alert Action
Message
Stop and rest as soon as it is safe to do so.
Driver Alert Warning Rest
Now
Take a rest soon.
Driver Alert Warning Rest
Suggested
Drivetrain Action
Message
The electronic locking differential requests a certain speedrequirement to engage.
To Engage Locking
Differential Slow to XX mph/km/h
The electronic locking differential requests the acceleratorto be released in order to engage.
To Engage Locking
Differential Release Accelerator Pedal
An electronic locking differential (ELD) system fault is
present. Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Check Locking Differen-
tial
The transfer case is in the neutral position. This message
indicates that your vehicle is safe to be towed with all four wheels on the ground.
Neutral Tow Enabled
Leave Transmission in Neutral
The transfer case is NOT in the neutral position. This messageindicates that your vehicle is NOT safe to be towed with all four wheels on the ground.
Neutral Tow Disabled
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USING FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE (IF
EQUIPPED)
Note: For important information regarding
safe operation of this type of vehicle, see
General Information in the Wheels and Tires
chapter.
Note: Do not use 4H or 4L mode on dry,
hard surfaced roads. Doing so can produce
excessive noise, increase tire wear and may
damage drive components. 4H or 4L mode
is only intended for consistently slippery or
loose surfaces. Use of 4L mode on these
surfaces may produce some noise (such as
occasional clunks), but should not damage
drive components.
Note: If 4L is selected while your vehicle is
moving above
3 mph (5 km/h), the 4WD
system should not perform a shift. This is
normal and should be no reason for concern.
Refer to Shifting to or from 4L (4X4 Low)
for proper operation.
Note: You can switch on and switch off the
electronic locking differential by pulling the
4WD control (4WD vehicles) or turning the
electronic locking differential control (2WD
vehicles). See
Electronic Locking
Differential (page 221).
4WD Indicator Lights
Note: When a 4X4 system fault is present,
the system can typically remain in whichever
4X4 mode was selected prior to the fault
condition occurring. It should not default to
4X2 in all circumstances. When this warning
is displayed, have your vehicle serviced by
an authorized dealer.
4X2 Momentarily illuminates when
2H is selected. 4X4 Auto Continuously illuminates when
4A is selected (2-Speed
Automatic 4WD vehicles only).
4X4 HIGH Continuously illuminates when
4H is selected.
4X4 LOW Continuously illuminates when
4L is selected.
CHECK 4X4 Displays when a 4X4 fault is
present.
Using the Electronic Shift on the
Fly 4WD system
(If Equipped) 2H (4X2)
For general on-road driving. Sends power
to the rear wheels only and should be used
for street and highway driving. Provides
optimal smoothness and fuel economy at
high speeds.
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ELECTRONIC LOCKING
DIFFERENTIAL (IF EQUIPPED)
Note: The electronic locking differential is
for off-road use only and is not for use on
dry pavement. Using the electronic locking
differential on dry pavement will result in
increased tire wear, noise and vibration.
The electronic locking differential is a
device housed in the rear axle that allows
both rear wheels to turn at the same
speed. The electronic locking differential
can provide additional traction should your
vehicle become stuck. You can activate
the differential electronically and shift it
on the fly within the differential operating
speed range. The differential is for use in
mud, rocks, sand, or any off-road condition
where you need maximum traction. It is
not for use on dry pavement.
The following conditions will affect the
electronic locking differential:
• The electronic locking differential will
not engage if your vehicle speed is
above
20 mph (32 km/h) in 4x2, 4x4
Auto, or 4x4 High modes.
• The electronic locking differential will
not engage if your vehicle speed is
above or
56 mph (90 km/h) in 4X4
Low.
• The electronic locking differential may
not engage if you press your
accelerator pedal during an
engagement attempt. A message may
display in the instrument display
guiding you to release the accelerator
pedal.
• In 4x2, 4x4 Auto, and 4x4 High modes,
the electronic locking differential will
automatically disengage at speeds
above
25 mph (41 km/h) and will
automatically reengage at speeds
below
20 mph (32 km/h). •
In 4L (4X4 low), the electronic locking
differential will automatically
disengage at speeds above
62 mph
(100 km/h) and will automatically
reengage at speeds below 56 mph
(90 km/h).
• The AdvanceTrac system has the
ability to take over control of the
electronic locking differential and
disable it during driving maneuvers
when necessary.
When you switch the system on, if you do
not meet the required conditions for
electronic locking differential activation,
the instrument cluster will display the
appropriate information guiding you
through the proper activation process.
Activating the Electronic Locking
Differential
Note: Do not use electronic locking
differential on dry, hard surfaced roads.
Doing so will produce excessive noise,
vibration and increase tire wear.
Note: If the electronic locking differential
has difficulty disengaging, release the
accelerator pedal and turn the steering
wheel in the opposite direction while rolling.
For 4WD vehicles Pull the 4WD control knob toward you.
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For 2WD vehicles
Turn the control to ON.
Once the indicator light
illuminates in the information
display, both rear wheel axle
shafts will be locked together providing
added traction.
If the indicator does not come on, or the
indicator turns off while driving, one of the
following has occurred:
• The vehicle speed is too high.
• The left and right rear wheel speed
difference is too high during an
engagement attempt.
• The system has malfunctioned and is
accompanied by a message in the
information display. See your
authorized Ford dealer for assistance.
• The vehicle is experiencing an anti-lock
brake activation.
Operating ELD With a Spare or
Mismatched Tires
On vehicles with an ELD, the size of the
spare tire can affect performance of the
system. If there is a significant difference
between the two rear tires, you may have
limited ELD functionality. If the electronic
locking differential has difficulty disengaging, release the accelerator pedal
and turn the steering wheel in the opposite
direction when rolling. We recommend
engaging and disengaging the ELD at a
stop when you mount a spare on the rear
axle.
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Cruise control
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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Using Power Running Boards....................82
Automatic Power Deploy.................................. 82
Automatic Power Stow...................................... 82
Bounce-back......................................................... 83
Enabling and Disabling...................................... 83
Manual Power Deploy........................................ 82
Using Snow Chains....................................398
Using Stability Control...............................229 AdvanceTrac ™ with Roll Stability Control ™
(RSC™)............................................................ 229
Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player..............................................................471
Audio Voice Commands................................... 471
Media Sources...................................................... 471
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone...........466 Accessing Features through the Phone
Menu.................................................................. 467
Pairing a Phone.................................................. 466
Phone Controls................................................... 467
Phone Voice Commands................................ 467
Using Traction Control................................227 Switching the System Off .............................. 227
System Indicator Lights and Messages.......................................................... 227
Using Voice Recognition...........................464 Audio Voice Commands................................. 493
Climate Voice Commands............................. 494
Initiating a Voice Session............................... 464
Mobile App Voice Commands...................... 497
Navigation Voice Commands....................... 496
Phone Voice Commands............................... 494
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link Voice Commands..................................................... 497
System Interaction and Feedback..............465
Voice Settings Commands............................ 498
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)..........................331
V
Vehicle Care
...................................................373
General Information.......................................... 373
Vehicle Certification Label
.......................422
Vehicle Identification Number.................421
Vehicle Storage.............................................379 Battery................................................................... 380
Body....................................................................... 380
Brakes.................................................................... 380Cooling system..................................................
380
Engine.................................................................... 380
Fuel system......................................................... 380
General.................................................................. 380
Miscellaneous...................................................... 381
Removing Vehicle From Storage.................. 381
Tires........................................................................\
380
Ventilated Seats
...........................................160
Ventilation See: Climate Control......................................... 143
VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number.............421
Voice Control
...................................................86
W
Warning Lamps and Indicators
...............108
Adaptive Cruise Control Indicator................108
Anti-Lock Braking System.............................. 108
Automatic Headlamp High Beam Indicator............................................................ 108
Automatic Regen Control Off....................... 108
Auto-Start-Stop Indicator.............................. 108
Battery.................................................................... 108
Blind Spot Monitor............................................ 108
Brake System Warning Lamp........................ 109
Check 4X4............................................................ 109
Cruise Control Indicator................................... 109
Diesel Exhaust Fluid.......................................... 109
Direction Indicator............................................. 109
Door Ajar Warning Lamp................................. 109
Electric Park Brake............................................. 109
Electronic Locking Differential...................... 109
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Lamp.................................................................. 109
Fasten Seatbelt Warning Lamp..................... 110
Four-Wheel Drive Indicators........................... 110
Front Airbag........................................................... 110
Front Fog Lamp Indicator................................. 110
Headlamp High Beam Indicator.................... 110
Hill Descent........................................................... 110
Low Fuel Level Warning Lamp....................... 110
Low Tire Pressure Warning Lamp.................110
Low Washer Fluid Level Warning Lamp
................................................................... 110
Oil Pressure Warning Lamp............................. 110
Parking Lamps....................................................... 111
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