power steering FORD F-150 2019 Owners Manual

Anti-Theft Alarm
...........................................83
Power Running Boards
Using Power Running Boards ...................
84
Steering Wheel
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: Manual Adjustable Steering
Column .........................................................
86
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: Power Adjustable Steering
Column .........................................................
86
Audio Control ..................................................
87
Voice Control ..................................................
88
Cruise Control ................................................
88
Information Display Control .....................
89
Heated Steering Wheel ..............................
89
Adjustable Pedals
Adjusting the Pedals ...................................
90
Wipers and Washers
Windshield Wipers .........................................
91
Autowipers .......................................................
91
Windshield Washers ....................................
92
Lighting
General Information .....................................
93
Lighting Control .............................................
93
Autolamps .......................................................
94
Instrument Lighting Dimmer ....................
94
Daytime Running Lamps ...........................
95
Automatic High Beam Control ................
95
Front Fog Lamps ...........................................
96
Direction Indicators .......................................
97
Spot Lamps .....................................................
97
Interior Lamps ................................................
97
Ambient Lighting ..........................................
98
Cargo Lamps ..................................................
98Windows and Mirrors
Power Windows
..........................................
100
Exterior Mirrors ..............................................
101
Interior Mirror ................................................
104
Sliding Windows ..........................................
105
Sun Visors ......................................................
105
Moonroof ........................................................
106
Instrument Cluster
Gauges .............................................................
107
Warning Lamps and Indicators ...............
110
Audible Warnings and Indicators ...........
114
Information Displays
General Information ....................................
116
Information Messages ...............................
128
Climate Control
Manual Climate Control ............................
147
Automatic Climate Control .....................
148
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate ........................................................................\
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150
Heated Windshield ......................................
153
Heated Rear Window .................................
153
Heated Exterior Mirrors ..............................
153
Cabin Air Filter ...............................................
153
Remote Start .................................................
153
Seats
Sitting in the Correct Position .................
155
Head Restraints ............................................
155
Manual Seats .................................................
157
Power Seats ..................................................
158
Memory Function .........................................
161
Rear Seats ......................................................
162
Heated Seats ................................................
163
Ventilated Seats ..........................................
164
Front Seat Armrest .....................................
164
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Garage Door Opener
Universal Garage Door Opener
..............166
Auxiliary Power Points
Auxiliary Power Points ...............................
170
Storage Compartments
Center Console ..............................................
172
Overhead Console .......................................
173
Rear Seat Armrest .......................................
173
Starting and Stopping the Engine
General Information ...................................
174
Ignition Switch ..............................................
174
Keyless Starting ............................................
175
Steering Wheel Lock - Vehicles Without: Push Button Start ....................................
175
Steering Wheel Lock - Vehicles With: Push Button Start ....................................
175
Starting a Gasoline Engine .......................
176
Starting a Diesel Engine ............................
179
Switching Off the Engine ..........................
183
Engine Block Heater ...................................
183
Unique Driving Characteristics
Auto-Start-Stop ..........................................
185
Fuel and Refueling
Safety Precautions .....................................
188
Fuel Quality - Diesel ...................................
188
Fuel Quality - E85 ........................................
191
Fuel Quality - Gasoline ..............................
192
Fuel Filler Funnel Location - Regular Cab ........................................................................\
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193
Fuel Filler Funnel Location - SuperCab/ SuperCrew .................................................
193
Running Out of Fuel ...................................
193
Refueling .........................................................
194Fuel Consumption
.......................................
197
Engine Emission Control
Emission Law ................................................
199
Catalytic Converter ....................................
200
Selective Catalytic Reductant System ........................................................................\
202
Diesel Particulate Filter ............................
207
Transmission
Automatic Transmission ...........................
212
Four-Wheel Drive
Using Four-Wheel Drive ............................
218
Rear Axle
Electronic Locking Differential ...............
226
Brakes
General Information ..................................
228
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes ........................................................................\
229
Electric Parking Brake ...............................
229
Hill Start Assist ............................................
230
Traction Control
Principle of Operation ...............................
232
Using Traction Control ..............................
232
Stability Control
Principle of Operation ...............................
233
Using Stability Control ..............................
234
Hill Descent Control
Principle of Operation ...............................
236
Using Hill Descent Control ......................
236
Parking Aids
Principle of Operation ...............................
238
Rear Parking Aid ..........................................
238
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Engine Oil Check - Gasoline
...................356
Engine Oil Check - Diesel .........................
357
Oil Change Indicator Reset .....................
358
Engine Coolant Check ..............................
359
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check ........................................................................\
363
Transfer Case Fluid Check ......................
364
Brake Fluid Check .......................................
364
Power Steering Fluid Check ...................
365
Washer Fluid Check ...................................
365
Draining the Fuel Filter Water Trap ......
365
Fuel Filter - Diesel .......................................
365
Fuel Filter - Gasoline .................................
366
Changing the 12V Battery ........................
366
Checking the Wiper Blades ....................
368
Changing the Wiper Blades ...................
368
Adjusting the Headlamps .......................
369
Changing a Bulb ..........................................
370
Changing the Engine Air Filter - Gasoline ........................................................................\
374
Changing the Engine Air Filter - Diesel ........................................................................\
374
Vehicle Care
General Information ...................................
377
Cleaning Products .......................................
377
Cleaning the Exterior ..................................
377
Waxing ............................................................
379
Cleaning the Engine ...................................
379
Cleaning the Exhaust - Diesel ................
379
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades .......................................................................
380
Cleaning the Interior ..................................
380
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens .......................
381
Cleaning Leather Seats ............................
382
Repairing Minor Paint Damage .............
383
Cleaning the Wheels .................................
383
Vehicle Storage ...........................................
383
Body Styling Kits .........................................
385Wheels and Tires
General Information
..................................
386
Tire Care .........................................................
387
Using Snow Chains ....................................
402
Tire Pressure Monitoring System .........
403
Changing a Road Wheel .........................
409
Technical Specifications ...........................
417
Capacities and Specifications
Engine Specifications - 2.7L EcoBoost™ ........................................................................\
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419
Engine Specifications - 3.0L Diesel ......
419
Engine Specifications - 3.3L ...................
420
Engine Specifications - 3.5L Ecoboost™ ........................................................................\
.
421
Engine Specifications - 5.0L ....................
421
Motorcraft Parts - 2.7L EcoBoost™ ......
422
Motorcraft Parts - 3.0L Diesel ...............
423
Motorcraft Parts - 3.3L .............................
423
Motorcraft Parts - 3.5L Ecoboost™ .....
424
Motorcraft Parts - 5.0L .............................
425
Vehicle Identification Number ...............
425
Vehicle Certification Label ......................
426
Transmission Code Designation ............
427
Capacities and Specifications - 2.7L EcoBoost™ ..............................................
428
Capacities and Specifications - 3.0L Diesel ...........................................................
432
Capacities and Specifications - 3.3L ........................................................................\
436
Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L Ecoboost™ ................................................
441
Capacities and Specifications - 5.0L .......................................................................
446
Bulb Specification Chart .........................
450
Wi-Fi Hotspot
Creating a Wi-Fi Hotspot .........................
452
Changing the Wi-Fi Hotspot Name or Password ...................................................
452
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Horn control
Panic alarm
Parking aid
Parking brake
Power steering fluid
Power windows front/rear
Power window lockout
Requires registered technician
Safety alert
See Owner's Manual
See Service Manual
Service engine soon
Passenger airbag activated
Passenger airbag deactivated
Side airbag Shield the eyes
Stability control
Hill descent control
Trail control
Windshield wiping system
Windshield wash and wipe
DATA RECORDING WARNING: Do not connect
wireless plug-in devices to the data link
connector. Unauthorized third parties
could gain access to vehicle data and
impair the performance of safety related
systems. Only allow repair facilities that
follow our service and repair instructions
to connect their equipment to the data
link connector.
We respect your privacy and are
committed to protecting it. The
information contained in this publication
was correct at the time of going to print
but as technology rapidly changes, we
recommend that you visit the regional Ford
website for the latest information.
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ADJUSTING THE STEERING
WHEEL - VEHICLES WITH:
MANUAL ADJUSTABLE
STEERING COLUMN
WARNING: Do not adjust the
steering wheel when your vehicle is
moving.
Note: Make sure that you are sitting in the
correct position. See
Sitting in the Correct
Position (page 155). 1. Unlock the steering column.
2.
Adjust the steering wheel to the desired
position. 3. Lock the steering column.
ADJUSTING THE STEERING
WHEEL - VEHICLES WITH:
POWER ADJUSTABLE
STEERING COLUMN
WARNING:
Do not adjust the
steering wheel when your vehicle is
moving.
Note: Make sure that you are sitting in the
correct position. See
Sitting in the Correct
Position (page 155).
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ADJUSTING THE PEDALS (IF
EQUIPPED) WARNING:
Never use the pedal
adjustment controls when your feet are
on the accelerator or brake pedal when
the vehicle is moving.
Note: Adjust the pedals only when your
vehicle is in park (P).
Depending on your vehicle and equipment
level, the shape and location of your
power-adjustable pedal control can vary.
• If your control is vertical, then it is to
the left of the steering column and on
the instrument panel.
• If your control is horizontal, then it is on
the left side of the steering column.
Vertical Control Farther.
A.
Closer.
B. Horizontal Control
Farther.
A.
Closer.
B.
Both horizontal and vertical controls
operate the same way:
1. Press and hold A to move the pedals away from you.
2. Press and hold B to move the pedals closer to you.
You can save and recall the pedal positions
with the memory feature. See
Memory
Function (page 161).
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Towing
Enter the submenu and select your
setting
Change Trailer Settings
Enter the submenu and select your
setting
Add Trailer
Conventional
Connection
Checklist
Fifth Wheel
Gooseneck
Off Road
Note: Use the arrow buttons to configure different off road choices. Off Road
Pitch, Steering Angle, Roll, Elocker and
4X4
Off Road Status
Power Distribution
Settings Settings
Auto Regen
Blind Spot
Cross Traffic Alert Enter the submenu and select your setting
DTE Calcula-
tion
Rear Park Aid
Trailer Blind Spot
Easy Entry/Exit
Vehicle
Advanced
Settings
Lighting
Locks
Remote Start
Wiper Controls
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Towing
Conventional
Connec-
tion Check-
list Fifth Wheel
Gooseneck
Off Road Use the arrow buttons to choose
between the following off road
options.
Off Road
Pitch, Steering Angle, Roll,
Elocker and 4X4
Off Road Status
Power Distribution
Settings Use the arrow buttons to
configure different driver setting
choices.
Settings
Auto Regen
Cross Traffic Alert
Driver Alert
Rear Park Aid
Trailer Blind Spot Enter the submenu for items such as alert sensitivity, distance indication
and active braking
Pre-Collision
Enter the submenu and select your setting
Cruise
Control
Enter the submenu and select your setting
DTE Calcula-
tion
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Lane Keeping System
Action
Message
The system has malfunctioned. Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Lane Keeping Sys.
Malfunction Service Required
The system has detected a condition that has caused thesystem to be temporarily unavailable.
Front Camera Tempor-
arily Not Available
The system has detected a condition that requires you toclean the windshield in order for it to operate properly.
Front Camera Low Visib-
ility Clean Screen
The system has malfunctioned. Contact an authorized dealeras soon as possible.
Front Camera Malfunc-
tion Service Required
The system requests you to keep your hands on the steering wheel.
Keep Hands on Steering
Wheel
Maintenance Action
Message
Stop your vehicle as soon as safely possible and turn off the
engine. Check the oil level. If the warning stays on or continues to come on with your engine running, contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Low Engine Oil Pressure
The engine oil life remaining is 10% or less.
Change Engine Oil Soon
The oil life left is at 0%.
Oil Change Required
The brake fluid level is low, inspected the brake systemimmediately. See Brake Fluid Check (page 364).
Brake Fluid Level Low
The brake system needs servicing. Stop your vehicle in a safeplace. Contact an authorized dealer.
Check Brake System
Your vehicle is still in Transport or Factory mode. This may
not allow some features to operate properly. See an author- ized dealer.
Transport / Factory
Mode Contact Dealer
The powertrain needs service due to a powertrain malfunction.
See Manual
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Action
Message
The electric park brake system has been put into a special
mode that is used to allow service of the rear brakes. Contact an authorized dealer.
Park Brake Maintenance
Mode
The electric park brake system has detected a condition thatrequires service. Some functionality may still be available. Contact an authorized dealer.
Park Brake Limited
Function Service Required
The electric park brake system has detected a condition thatrequires service. Contact an authorized dealer.
Park Brake Malfunction
Service Now
Power Steering Action
Message
The power steering system has detected a condition thatrequires service. See an authorized dealer.
Steering Fault Service
Now
The power steering system is not working. Stop your vehiclein a safe place. Contact an authorized dealer.
Steering Loss Stop
Safely
The power steering system has detected a condition withinthe power steering system or passive entry or passive start system requires service. Contact an authorized dealer.
Steering Assist Fault
Service Required
The steering lock system has detected a condition thatrequires service. See an authorized dealer.
Steering Lock Malfunc-
tion Service Now
Pre-Collision Assist Action
Message
You have a blocked sensor due to bad weather, ice, mud or
water in front of the radar sensor. You can typically clean the
sensor to resolve.
Pre-Collision Assist Not
Available Sensor Blocked
A fault with the system has occurred. Contact an authorized
dealer as soon as possible.
Pre-Collision Assist Not
Available
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