FORD F150 1996 10.G Owners Manual

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Features
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Your vehicle has a variety of features designed
for your comfort, convenience and safety. Read
this chapter to find out about standard and
optional features.
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NOTE: For Stripped Chassis vehicles, see your
Body Builders manual for location and
operation of all items defined in this
section.
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Doors
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Anti-theft front door lock knobs
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Anti-theft lock knobs are designed to preclude
unlocking the door by pulling up on the bullet
type lock knob. To unlock and open the front
door from the inside of the vehicle, pull on the
inside door handle.
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Tailgate
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Tailgate operation
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When open, the tailgate load should not exceed
500 lbs (227 kgs). If you want to load heavy
items onto your vehicle, Ford recommends that
you load them one at a time, directly on the bed
floor to avoid damage to the tailgate or its
supports.
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To release the tailgate:
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Open the tailgate as directed above, but support
it to allow for slack in the cables at both sides.
Use a coin or similar object to pry the spring
clip (on each upper cable connector) past the
head of the support screw. Doing so will allow
you to center the wider opening in the connector
over the screw head and disconnect it.
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If you disconnect the upper end of each cable,
you can lower the tailgate completely.
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NOTE: Step bumpers or hitches may damage
the tailgate if it is lowered completely.
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Releasing the tailgate
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Tailgate removal
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First release the tailgate as described above. Be
sure to support the left side to prevent it from
falling. Then raise the tailgate to a 45 degree
angle (see the following illustration) and lift the
right side of the tailgate off its hinge. You can
now pull the left side of the tailgate away from
the left hinge.
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Tailgate removal
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RWARNING
Do not drive your vehicle with the
tailgate open unless there is a load
holding it in place.
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Power Door Locks (If equipped)
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The power door lock switches are located in the
front doors. To lock all doors push the switch
marked L. To unlock all doors push the switch
marked U.
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The manual door locks will override the power
door lock controls.
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Power door lock controls
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Remote Entry System
(If equipped)
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If your vehicle has the remote entry system, you
can lock or unlock the vehicle doors without
using a key. The remote also has a personal
alarm feature. The buttons for the system are
located on the two hand held transmitters that
came with your vehicle.
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The system will work with up to four
transmitters. Your vehicle came with two
transmitters. Additional transmitters can be
ordered from your dealer.
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The remote entry features only operate with the
ignition in the OFF position.
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The remote entry transmitter
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Unlocking the doors with the remote entry
system
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To unlock the driver's door, press the UNLOCK
button.
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To unlock the other doors, press the UNLOCK
button a second time within five (5) seconds of
unlocking the driver's door.
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Locking the doors with the remote entry
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To lock all the doors, press the LOCK button.
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If you would like a signal that the doors are
being locked, press the LOCK button again
within five seconds. The door will lock again,
the horn will beep, and the external lamps will
flash.
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Remote entry personal alarm
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If you wish to activate the remote entry system
personal alarm, press the PANIC button. This
will honk the horn and flash the lights for
approximately 2 minutes 45 seconds. You can
turn it OFF by pressing the PANIC button again
from the same transmitter or by turning the
ignition to the ON or ACCESSORY position.
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When you use the remote entry UNLOCK or
PANIC buttons, the illuminated entry system
turns on the vehicle's interior lights for 25
seconds. You can turn these lights off with the
remote entry LOCK button or by turning the
ignition to the ON or ACCESSORY position.
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Replacing the batteries
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The remote entry transmitter is powered by two
coin type three-volt lithium 2016
batteries (included) that should last for several
years of normal use. If you notice a significant
decrease in operating range, the batteries should
be replaced. Replacement batteries can be
purchased at most pharmacies, watch stores or
at your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer.
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NOTE: The operating range of the remote
entry system can also be affected by
weather conditions (such as very cold
temperatures) or structures around the
vehicle (buildings, other vehicles, radio
and TV towers, etc.). Typical operating
range will allow you to be up to 33
feet (10 meters) away from your
vehicle.
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Opening the remote transmitter
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The transmitter can be snapped apart to replace
the batteries by twisting a thin coin between the
two halves of the transmitter. DO NOT TAKE
THE FRONT PART OF THE TRANSMITTER
APART. When installing the new batteries, be
sure to place the positive (+) side down as
marked. Snap the two halves back together.
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Replacing the batteries
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Replacing lost transmitters
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In the event a transmitter is lost, you should
take all your vehicle's transmitters to your
dealer to have the remote entry system
deprogrammed for the lost transmitter. This is
necessary to prevent further unauthorized use of
the lost transmitter.
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You can also purchase additional transmitters
(up to 4 transmitters can be used) from your
dealer. You will need to take all your
transmitters to the dealer so they can program
them to the remote entry system all at the same
time.
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Illuminated Entry System (If equipped)
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This system will provide illumination of the
vehicle's interior courtesy lamps when either
outside front door handle is pulled or when the
Remote Entry System is used to unlock the door
or sound the Personal Alarm. The system will
automatically turn off after approximately 25
seconds or when the ignition is turned to the
START or ACCESSORY position.
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NOTE: The inside lights will not turn off if
you have turned them on with the
dimmer knob or if any door is open.
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Battery Saver (with Remote Entry Ð
If equipped)
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When the ignition is turned off, the vehicle will
turn off battery voltage to all of these lights after
40 minutes: glove box, engine compartment,
overhead console, mirror, courtesy and
interior (including cargo) lamps.
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This will prevent draining of the battery if these
lights have been left on inadvertently or if a
door is not completely closed. Battery voltage to
these lamps will be restored when the remote
entry transmitter is used, any door is opened, or
the ignition key is turned on again.
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Windows
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Operating the Windows Manually
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Cab rear sliding window (If equipped)
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To open the sliding cab window, release the
latch by pulling the left portion of the snap lock
away from the window, then move the window
to the desired position. To close, slide the
windows to the center and snap the latch closed.
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Sliding cab window
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Using the Power Windows (If equipped)
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Each door has a power control that opens and
closes the window on that door. The driver's
door has a master control switch that operates
both front door windows. You must place the
ignition switch in the ON or ACC position to
use your power window controls.
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RWARNING
Do not let children play with the power
windows. They may seriously hurt
themselves. Make sure occupants are clear
of the window(s) before closing.
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Master control switch
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Power bezel crew cab only
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Seats
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Adjusting the Front Seat Manually
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To move the front seat forward or rearward:
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1. Find the adjustment lever at the lower left
corner of the front seat.
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2. Push the lever to the left to unlatch the seat.
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3. Move the seat to the desired position.
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4. Release the lever to latch the seat in its new
position. Make sure the seat locks securely in
place.
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Adjusting bucket seat
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Adjusting the bench seat
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