FORD F150 2000 10.G Owners Manual

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French Owner's Guides can be obtained from your dealer or by writing to
Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited, Service Publications, P.O. Box
1580, Station B, Mississauga, Ontario L4Y 4G3.
Customer assistance
271

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY)
If you believe that your vehicle has
a defect that could cause a crash, or
could cause injury or death, you
should immediately inform the
National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) in addition
to notifying Ford Motor Company.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and
if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a
recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved
in individual problems between you, your dealer or Ford Motor Company.
To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free
at 1±800±424±9393 (202±366±0123 in the Washington D.C. area) or write
to:
NHTSA
U.S. Department of Transportation
400 Seventh Street
Washington D.C. 20590
You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from
the Hotline.
Reporting safety defects
272

A
Accessory delay ..........................79
Air bag supplemental
restraint system ........................113
and child safety seats ............114
description ..............................113
disposal ....................................117
driver air bag ..........................115
indicator light ...................12, 116
operation .................................115
passenger air bag ...................115
passenger
deactivation switch ...........65, 117
Air cleaner filter .......220±221, 247
Air conditioning ..........................60
Ambulance packages ....................3
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................206
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ......................139±140
Anti-theft system
warning light .............................13
Armrests ....................................102
Audio system (see Radio) .........24
Automatic transmission ............144
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................145
fluid, adding ............................213
fluid, checking ........................213
fluid, refill capacities ..............248
fluid, specification ..................253
Auxiliary power point .................23
Axle
lubricant specifications ..251, 253
refill capacities ........................248
traction lok ..............................142B
Battery .......................................218
acid, treating emergencies .....218
charging system
warning light .............................13
jumping a disabled battery ....190
maintenance-free ....................218
replacement, specifications ...247
servicing ..................................218
voltage gauge ............................18
Belt minder ...............................108
Brakes ........................................138
anti-lock ...........................138±140
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light .....................13, 140
brake warning light ..................12
fluid, checking and adding ....204
fluid, refill capacities ..............248
fluid, specifications .........251, 253
lubricant specifications ..251, 253
parking ....................................141
pedals (see Power
adjustable foot pedals) ............22
shift interlock ..........................144
Break-in period .............................3
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....248
Cassette tape player ...................36
CD changer .................................54
Certification Label ....................257
Child safety restraints ..............122
child safety belts ....................122
Child safety seats ......................123
attaching with tether straps ..128
in front seat ............................125
in rear seat ......................125, 127
Index
273

Cleaning your vehicle ...............242
engine compartment ..............243
exterior ............................243, 246
exterior lamps .........................244
instrument cluster lens ..........245
instrument panel ....................245
interior .....................................245
plastic parts ............................244
safety belts ..............................245
washing ....................................242
waxing .....................................242
wheels ......................................243
wiper blades ............................244
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ............60
Clock ..........................28, 34, 45, 54
Clutch
fluid ..........................................204
operation while driving ..........147
recommended shift speeds ....149
Compass, electronic ....................75
calibration .................................77
set zone adjustment .................76
Console
overhead ....................................73
Controls
power seat .................................99
Coolant
checking and adding ..............206
refill capacities ................210, 248
specifications ..................251, 253
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................67
Customer Assistance ................175
Ford accessories for your
vehicle .....................................266
Ford Extended
Service Plan ............................259Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ..............265
Getting roadside assistance ...175
Getting the
service you need ....................259
Ordering additional
owner's literature ...................270
The Dispute
Settlement Board ...................262
Utilizing the Mediation/
Arbitration Program ...............265
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................20
Dipstick
automatic
transmission fluid ...................213
engine oil .................................200
Doors
door ajar warning .....................15
lubricant specifications ..........251
Driveline universal joint
and slip yoke .............................218
Driving under special
conditions ..........................158±159
mud ..........................................158
sand .........................................158
snow and ice ...........................159
through water .................158, 162
E
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................190
Emission control system ..........235
Engine ........................................253
Index
274

check engine/
service engine soon light .........11
cleaning ...................................243
coolant .....................................206
fail-safe coolant ......................211
idle speed control ...................218
lubrication
specifications ..................251, 253
refill capacities ........................248
service points ..................199±200
starting after a collision .........176
Engine block heater .................136
Engine oil ..................................200
checking and adding ..............200
dipstick ....................................200
filter, specifications ........203, 247
recommendations ...................203
refill capacities ........................248
specifications ..................251, 253
Exhaust fumes ..........................137
F
Fail safe cooling ........................211
Floor mats ...................................81
Fluid capacities .........................248
Foglamps .....................................21
Four-Wheel
Drive vehicles ......................14, 153
control trac ...............................23
description ..............................156
driving off road .......................157
electronic shift ..................23, 156
indicator light ...................14, 154
lever operated shift ................154
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................143
Fuel ............................................227
calculating fuel economy .......231cap ...........................................230
capacity ...................................248
choosing the right fuel ...........229
comparisons with EPA
fuel economy estimates .........234
detergent in fuel .....................230
filling your vehicle
with fuel ..................227, 230, 232
filter, specifications ........231, 247
fuel pump shut-off switch .....176
gauge .........................................16
improving fuel economy ........231
low fuel warning light ..............10
octane rating ...................229, 253
quality ......................................229
running out of fuel .................230
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................227
Fuses ..................................177, 179
G
Garage door opener ....................74
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............230
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................231
Gauges .........................................16
battery voltage gauge ...............18
engine coolant
temperature gauge ...................17
engine oil pressure gauge ........19
fuel gauge ..................................16
odometer ...................................17
speedometer .............................17
tachometer ................................18
trip odometer ............................18
GAWR
(Gross Axle Weight Rating) .....160
calculating ...............................162
definition .................................160
Index
275

driving with a heavy load ......160
location ....................................160
GVWR (Gross
Vehicle Weight Rating) .............160
calculating .......................160, 162
definition .................................160
driving with a heavy load ......160
location ....................................160
H
Hazard flashers .........................176
Headlamps ...................................20
aiming ......................................242
autolamp system .......................22
bulb specifications ..................241
daytime running lights .............20
flash to pass ..............................20
high beam ...........................13, 20
replacing bulbs .......................237
turning on and off ....................20
warning chime ..........................15
Heating ........................................60
heater only system ...................60
heating and
air conditioning system ............62
Hood ..........................................198
I
Ignition .................................66, 253
removing the key ....................153
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................123
Inspection/maintenance
(I/M) testing ..............................236
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................245
cluster ................................10, 245lighting up
panel and interior .....................21
location of components ............10
J
Jack ............................................185
positioning ...............................185
storage .....................................185
Jump-starting your vehicle ......190
K
Keyless entry system
autolock .....................................91
locking and unlocking doors ....95
programming entry code .........95
Keys
key in ignition chime ...............15
positions of the ignition ...........66
removing from the ignition ....153
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................22
bulb replacement
specifications chart ................241
cargo lamps ...............................21
daytime running light ...............20
fog lamps ...................................21
headlamps .................................20
headlamps, flash to pass ..........20
instrument panel, dimming .....21
interior lamps ...........................77
replacing bulbs ...............236±241
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................66
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
air bag ........................................12
Index
276

anti-lock brakes (ABS) ....13, 140
anti-theft ...................................13
brake ..........................................12
charging system ........................13
check coolant ............................14
cruise indicator .........................15
door ajar ....................................15
engine oil pressure ...................14
high beam .................................13
low fuel ......................................10
safety belt .................................12
service engine soon ..................11
speed control ............................71
turn signal indicator .................13
Load limits .................................160
GAWR ......................................160
GVWR ......................................160
trailer towing ..........................160
Loading instructions .................161
Locks
autolock .....................................91
Lubricant specifications ...251, 253
Lumbar support, seats .....100±101
M
Manual transmission .................147
fluid capacities ........................248
lubricant specifications ..........253
reverse .....................................152
Mirrors
automatic dimming
rearview mirror .........................77
fold away ...................................81
side view mirrors (power) .......80
Motorcraft parts ................231, 247O
Octane rating ............................229
Odometer .....................................17
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................200
Overdrive .....................................72
P
Panic alarm feature,
remote entry system ..................91
Parking brake ............................141
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....247
Pedals (see Power
adjustable foot pedals) ...............22
Power adjustable foot pedals .....22
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................182
Power door locks ..................79, 91
Power steering ..........................142
fluid, checking and adding ....212
fluid, refill capacity ................248
fluid, specifications .........251, 253
Preparing to
drive your vehicle .....................143
R
Radio ............................................24
Relays ........................................177
Remote entry system ...........89, 91
illuminated entry ......................94
locking/unlocking doors ...........90
panic alarm ...............................91
replacement/additional
transmitters .........................93±94
replacing the batteries .............92
Index
277

S
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ....................15, 102±106
Safety defects, reporting ..........272
Safety restraints ................102±106
belt minder .............................108
cleaning the
safety belts ......................112, 245
extension assembly ................107
for adults .........................103±105
for children .............................122
lap belt ....................................107
warning light
and chime ....................12, 15, 108
Safety seats for children ..........123
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) .............102
Seats ............................................97
child safety seats ....................123
cleaning ...................................246
SecuriLock passive
anti-theft system ...................87±88
Servicing your vehicle ..............197
Snowplowing .................3, 171±173
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................247, 253
Special notice ............................3, 5
ambulance conversions ..............3
four-wheel drive vehicles .......174
utility-type vehicles ....................4
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................251, 253
Speed control ..............................67
Speedometer ...............................17
Starting your vehicle ........133, 136jump starting ..........................190
Steering wheel
tilting .........................................71
T
Tachometer .................................18
Tailgate ..................................81±82
Tires ...........................185, 222±224
changing ..........................185, 187
checking the pressure ............224
replacing ..................................225
rotating ....................................224
snow tires and chains ............226
tire grades ...............................223
treadwear ................................223
Tonneau cover .......................82, 86
Towing .......................................224
recreational towing .................170
wrecker ....................................195
Traction-lok rear axle ...............142
Transfer case
fluid checking .........................217
Transmission
automatic operation ...............144
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................213
fluid, checking and adding
(manual) .................................216
fluid, refill capacities ..............248
lubricant specifications ..251, 253
manual operation ....................147
Transmission
control indicator light .................14
Trip odometer .............................18
Trunk ...........................................86
Turn signal ............................13, 66
Index
278

V
Vehicle dimensions ...................253
Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN) ...........................258
Vehicle loading ..........................160
Ventilating your vehicle ...........137
W
Warning chimes ...........................15
Warning lights (see Lights) .......10Washer fluid ..............................206
Water, Driving through .............162
Windows
power .........................................78
Windshield washer fluid
and wipers
checking and adding fluid .....206
checking and cleaning ............221
operation ...................................72
replacing wiper blades ...........222
Wrecker towing .........................195
Index
279

Item Information
Required fuel Unleaded fuel only - 87 octane
Fuel tank capacity-4 x 4 Regular
cab with short wheelbase92.7L (24.5 gallons)
Fuel tank capacity-4 x 2 Regular
cab, SuperCab and SuperCrew
with short wheelbase94.6L (25.0 gallons)
Fuel tank capacity-All long
wheelbase113.6L (30.0 gallons)
Engine oil
(includes filter change)5.7L (6.0 quarts). Use Motorcraft SAE
5W-20 Super Premium Motor Oil, Ford
specification WSS-M2C153-H.
Tire size and pressure Refer to the Certification Label inside
of drivers's door.
Hood release Pull handle under the left side of the
instrument panel.
Coolant capacity
1Refer toRefill capacitiesin the
Capacities and specificationschapter.
Power steering fluid capacity Fill to line on reservoir. Use Motorcraft
MERCONtAT F.
Transmission fluid capacity
2Refer toRefill capacitiesin the
Capacities and specificationschapter.
1Use Ford Premium Engine Coolant (green in color). DO NOT USE Ford
Extended Life Engine Coolant (orange in color). Refer toAdding engine
coolant, in the Maintenance and Care chapter.
2Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. Transmission fluid
requirements are indicated on the dipstick or on the dipstick handle. Check the
container to verify the fluid being added is of the correct type. Refer to your
scheduled maintenance guide to determine the correct service interval.
Some transmission fluids may be labeled as dual usage, such as MERCONtand
MERCONtV. These dual usage fluids are not to be used in an automatic
transmission that requires use of the MERCONttype fluid. However, these dual
usage fluids may be used in transmissions that require the MERCONtV type
fluid.
MERCONtand MERCONtV type fluids are not interchangeable. DO NOT
mix MERCONtand MERCONtV. Use of a transmission fluid that
indicates dual usage (MERCONtand MERCONtV) in an automatic
transmission application requiring MERCONtmay cause transmission
damage. Use of any fluid other than the recommended fluid may cause
transmission damage.
Filling station information
280