open gas tank FORD F-150 2021 Owners Manual

FUEL QUALITY
SELECTING THE CORRECT FUEL -
FLEX FUEL – ETHANOL
Flex fuel vehicles have one of the following
identifiers:
•
Yellow fuel filler cap.
• Yellow bezel around the fuel filler inlet.
• Yellow fuel filler housing.
• Yellow E85 label on the fuel tank filler
door. Your vehicle operates on regular unleaded
gasoline with a minimum pump (R+M)/2
octane rating of 87 or regular unleaded
gasoline blended with a maximum of 85%
ethanol (E85).
Some fuel stations, particularly those in
high altitude areas, offer fuels posted as
regular unleaded gasoline with an octane
rating below 87. The use of these fuels
could result in engine damage that will not
be covered by the vehicle Warranty.
For best overall vehicle and engine
performance, premium fuel with an octane
rating of 91 or higher is recommended. The
performance gained by using premium fuel
is most noticeable in hot weather as well
as other conditions, for example when
towing a trailer. See Towing a Trailer
(page 428). Do not be concerned if the engine
sometimes knocks lightly. However, if the
engine knocks heavily while using fuel with
the recommended octane rating, contact
an authorized dealer to prevent any engine
damage.
We recommend Top Tier detergent
gasolines, where available to help minimize
engine deposits and maintain optimal
vehicle and engine performance.
For additional information, visit
www
.t op tier g a s. c om .
Note: Use of any fuel for which the vehicle
was not designed can impair the emission
control system, cause loss of vehicle
performance, and cause damage to the
engine which may not be covered by the
vehicle Warranty.
Do not use:
• Diesel fuel.
• Fuels containing kerosene or paraffin.
• Fuels containing more than 85%
ethanol or E100 fuel.
• Fuels containing methanol.
• Fuels containing metallic-based
additives, including manganese-based
compounds.
• Fuels containing the octane booster
additive, methylcyclopentadienyl
manganese tricarbonyl (MMT).
• Leaded fuel, using leaded fuel is
prohibited by law.
The use of fuels with metallic compounds
such as methylcyclopentadienyl
manganese tricarbonyl, which is a
manganese-based fuel additive, will impair
engine performance and affect the
emission control system.
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Use Motorcraft® cetane booster or an
equivalent cetane booster additive if you
suspect fuel has low cetane. Use
Motorcraft® anti-gel and performance
improver or an equivalent additive if there
is fuel gelling.
Do not use alcohol-based additives to
improve cetane quality, to prevent fuel
gelling or any other use. The use of alcohol
additives could result in damage to the fuel
injectors and system.
Your Warranty may not cover repairs
needed to correct the effects of using an
aftermarket product that does not meet
our specifications in your fuel.
SWITCHING BETWEEN E85 AND
GASOLINE
We do not recommend repeatedly
alternating between E85 and gasoline. If
you switch from using E85 to gasoline, or
from gasoline to E85, add as much fuel as
possible, at least half a tank. Drive your
vehicle immediately for a minimum of 5 mi
(8 km) to allow it to adapt to the change
in ethanol concentration. If you use E85
exclusively, we recommend that you fill
the fuel tank with regular unleaded
gasoline at each scheduled oil change.
LOCATING THE FUEL FILLER
FUNNEL
Regular Cab
The fuel filler funnel is behind the
right-hand front seat.
Super Cab/Crew Cab
The fuel filler funnel is under the second
row right-hand rear seat. RUNNING OUT OF FUEL
FILLING A PORTABLE FUEL
CONTAINER WARNING:
Flow of fuel through a
fuel pump nozzle can produce static
electricity. This can cause a fire if you are
filling an ungrounded fuel container.
Use the following guidelines to avoid
electrostatic charge build-up, which can
produce a spark, when filling an
ungrounded fuel container:
• Only use an approved fuel container to
transfer fuel to your vehicle. Place the
container on the ground when filling it.
• Do not fill a fuel container when it is
inside your vehicle (including the cargo
area).
• Keep the fuel pump nozzle in contact
with the fuel container when filling it.
• Do not use a device that holds the fuel
pump nozzle lever in the fill position.
ADDING FUEL FROM A PORTABLE
FUEL CONTAINER WARNING: Do not insert the nozzle
of a fuel container or an aftermarket
funnel into the fuel filler neck. This may
damage the fuel system filler neck or its
seal and cause fuel to run onto the
ground. WARNING:
Do not pry open the
fuel tank filler valve. This could damage
the fuel system. Failure to follow this
instruction could result in fire, personal
injury or death.
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Four-Wheel Drive –
Troubleshooting........................................297
Four-Wheel Drive – Information Messages......................................................... 297
Four-Wheel Drive – Warning Lamps..........297
Front Axle Fluid Capacity and Specification - 4x4...................................616
Front Exterior...................................................43
Front Exterior - Police Responder............45
Front Exterior - Raptor.................................44
Front Parking Aid.........................................335 Front Parking Aid Audible Warnings...........336
Front Parking Aid Limitations........................ 335
Locating the Front Parking Aid Sensors............................................................. 336
What is the Front Parking Aid....................... 335
Front Passenger Sensing System............76 Front Passenger Sensing System
Indicators............................................................ 78
Front Passenger Sensing System Precautions........................................................ 78
How Does the Front Passenger Sensing System Work..................................................... 76
What Is the Front Passenger Sensing System................................................................. 76
Front Seat Precautions..............................195
Front Seats.....................................................195 Heated Seats....................................................... 202
Manual Seats....................................................... 196
Massage Seats.................................................... 201
Power Seats......................................................... 198
Ventilated Seats................................................. 203
Fuel and Refueling
......................................255
Fuel and Refueling –
Troubleshooting............................................ 267
Fuel Quality.......................................................... 256
Refueling................................................................ 261
Running Out of Fuel......................................... 260
Fuel and Refueling Precautions.............255
Fuel and Refueling – Troubleshooting........................................267
Fuel and Refueling – Information Messages..........................................................267
Fuel and Refueling – Warning Lamps................................................................ 267
Fuel Gauge
........................................................171
Fuel Gauge Limitations..................................... 172
Locating the Fuel Filler Door........................... 172What Is Distance to Empty..............................
172
What Is the Fuel Gauge..................................... 171
What Is the Low Fuel Reminder..................... 172
Fuel Quality
...................................................256
Selecting the Correct Fuel.............................. 256
Selecting the Correct Fuel for Cold Weather............................................................ 257
Switching Between E85 and Gasoline........................................................... 260
Fuel Tank Capacity - Diesel
....................604
Fuel Tank Capacity - Excluding: Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)............................266
Fuel Tank Capacity - Gasoline, Excluding: Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)
.............603
Fuel Tank Capacity - Gasoline, Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)............................605
Fuel Tank Capacity - Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)
.............................................267
Fuel Tank Capacity - Raptor...................606
Fuse Precautions
.........................................493
Fuses................................................................493
Body Control Module Fuse Box................... 499
Fuses – Troubleshooting................................ 502
Under Hood Fuse Box...................................... 493
Fuses – Troubleshooting..........................502 Fuses – Frequently Asked Questions........502
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Garage Door Opener...................................210
Garage Door Opener Limitations...........210
Garage Door Opener Precautions..........210
Garage Door Opener Radio Frequencies..................................................213
General Maintenance Information.......664
Glare Free Lighting
.......................................155
Glare Free Lighting Indicators........................ 156
Glare Free Lighting Limitations..................... 156
Glare Free Lighting Precautions....................155
Glare Free Lighting Requirements................155
How Does Glare Free Lighting Work............155
Overriding Glare Free Lighting....................... 156
Switching Glare Free Lighting On and Off....................................................................... 156
Glare Free Lighting – Troubleshooting.........................................157
Glare Free Lighting – Information Messages........................................................... 157
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