FORD F150 2004 11.G Herritage Owners Manual

Splash guards
Step bars
Tonneau covers
Truck caps
Wheels
Interior style
Cell phone holders
Consoles
Electrochromatic compass/temperature interior mirrors
Floor mats
Interior trim kits
Leather wrapped steering wheels
Scuff plates
Speed control
Lifestyle
Bedliners and bedmats
Bed tents
Bike racks
Cargo organization and management
Diamond plate accessories
Engine block heaters and blankets
Rear seat entertainment systems
Toolboxes
Towing mirrors
TracRac and accessories
Trailer hitches, wiring harnesses and accessories
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Peace of mind
Airbag anti-theft locks
First aid and safety kits
Full vehicle covers
Locking gas cap
Navigation systems
Remote start
Vehicle security systems
For maximum vehicle performance, keep the following information in
mind when adding accessories or equipment to your vehicle:
•When adding accessories, equipment, passengers and luggage to your
vehicle, do not exceed the total weight capacity of the vehicle or of
the front or rear axle (GVWR or GAWR as indicated on the Safety
Compliance Certification label). Consult your dealer for specific weight
information.
•The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Canadian Radio
Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) regulate the use of mobile
communications systems—such as two-way radios, telephones and
theft alarms - that are equipped with radio transmitters. Any such
equipment installed in your vehicle should comply with FCC or CRTC
regulations and should be installed only by a qualified service
technician.
•Mobile communications systems may harm the operation of your
vehicle, particularly if they are not properly designed for automotive
use.
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A
Accessory delay ..........................50
Air bag supplemental restraint
system ..........................................82
and child safety seats ..............83
description ................................82
disposal ......................................86
driver air bag ............................84
indicator light ...........................85
operation ...................................84
passenger air bag .....................84
passenger deactivation
switch ........................................86
Air cleaner filter ...............213, 227
Ambulance packages ....................7
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................190
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................108
Armrests ......................................67
Audio system
(see Radio) ................17, 19, 22, 25
Automatic transmission ............111
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................112
fluid, adding ............................208
fluid, checking ........................208
fluid, refill capacities ..............228
fluid, specification ..................233
Auxiliary power point .................48
Axle
lubricant specifications ..231, 233
refill capacities ........................228
traction lok ..............................110
B
Battery .......................................189acid, treating emergencies .....189
jumping a disabled battery ....159
maintenance-free ....................189
replacement, specifications ...227
servicing ..................................189
BeltMinder ...................................77
Brakes ........................................108
anti-lock ...................................108
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................108
fluid, checking and adding ....207
fluid, refill capacities ..............228
fluid, specifications .........231, 233
lubricant specifications ..231, 233
parking ....................................109
shift interlock ..........................111
Bulbs ............................................38
C
Calculating load ........................133
Capacities for refilling fluids ....228
Cell phone use ............................48
Certification Label ....................237
Changing a tire .........................151
Child safety restraints ................90
child safety belts ......................90
Child safety seats ........................93
attaching with tether straps ....98
in front seat ..............................94
in rear seat ..........................94, 97
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............176
exterior ....................................179
instrument panel ....................178
interior .....................................178
interior trim ............................178
plastic parts ............................177
safety belts ..............................178
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washing ....................................175
waxing .....................................175
wheels ......................................176
wiper blades ............................178
Clock adjust
6-CD in dash .............................23
AM/FM/CD .................................20
AM/FM/Tape ..............................17
AM/FM/Tape/CD .......................27
Clutch
fluid ..........................................207
operation while driving ..........114
recommended shift speeds ....115
Compass, electronic ....................46
calibration .................................47
set zone adjustment .................47
Console ........................................48
overhead ....................................45
Coolant
checking and adding ..............190
refill capacities ................194, 228
specifications ..................231, 233
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................51
Customer Assistance ................141
Ford accessories for your
vehicle .....................................180
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................168
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................172
Getting roadside assistance ...141
Getting the service you
need .........................................166
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................173
The Dispute Settlement
Board .......................................168Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................171
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................35
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................208
engine oil .................................185
Doors
lubricant specifications ..........231
Driveline universal joint and
slip yoke ....................................212
Driving under special
conditions ..................114, 122, 125
sand .........................................124
snow and ice ...........................126
through water .................124, 129
E
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................159
Emergency Flashers .................142
Emission control system ..........204
Engine ................................233–234
cleaning ...................................176
coolant .....................................190
fail-safe coolant ......................194
idle speed control ...................189
lubrication
specifications ..................231, 233
refill capacities ........................228
service points ..................183–184
starting after a collision .........142
Engine block heater .................107
Engine oil ..................................185
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checking and adding ..............185
dipstick ....................................185
filter, specifications ........188, 227
recommendations ...................188
refill capacities ........................228
specifications ..................231, 233
Exhaust fumes ..........................107
F
Fail safe cooling ........................194
Floor mats ...................................53
Fluid capacities .........................228
Foglamps .....................................34
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles .......117
driving off road .......................120
electronic shift ................119–120
indicator light .........................117
lever operated shift ................118
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................110
Fuel ............................................196
calculating fuel economy .......200
cap ...........................................198
capacity ...................................228
choosing the right fuel ...........198
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................203
detergent in fuel .....................200
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................196, 198, 200
filter, specifications ........200, 227
fuel pump shut-off switch .....142
improving fuel economy ........200
octane rating ...........199, 233–234
quality ......................................199
running out of fuel .................200
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................196
Fuel pump shut-off switch .......142Fuses ..................................143–144
G
Garage door opener ....................45
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............198
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................200
Gauges .........................................14
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight
Rating)
calculating ...............................133
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating)
calculating ...............................133
H
Hazard flashers .........................142
Head restraints ...........................65
Headlamps ...................................34
aiming ........................................36
autolamp system .......................34
bulb specifications ....................38
daytime running lights .............35
flash to pass ..............................35
high beam .................................35
replacing bulbs .........................39
turning on and off ....................34
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system .................................31–32
Hood ..........................................182
I
Ignition .......................103, 233–234
Infant seats (see Safety seats) ..93
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Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................205
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................178
cluster ........................................10
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................36
J
Jack ............................................151
positioning ...............................151
storage .....................................151
Jump-starting your vehicle ......159
K
Keyless entry system .................60
Keys
positions of the ignition .........103
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................34
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................38
daytime running light ...............35
fog lamps ...................................34
headlamps .................................34
headlamps, flash to pass ..........35
instrument panel, dimming .....36
interior lamps .....................37–38
replacing bulbs ...................38–43
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................36
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........108
speed control ............................53
Load limits .................................129Loading instructions .................133
Lubricant specifications ...231, 233
Lug nuts ....................................158
Lumbar support, seats .........67–68
M
Manual transmission .................114
fluid capacities ........................228
lubricant specifications ..........233
reverse .....................................116
Mirrors .........................................50
fold away ...................................50
side view mirrors (power) .......50
Motorcraft parts ................200, 227
O
Octane rating ............................199
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................185
P
Parking brake ............................109
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....227
Pedals (see Power adjustable
foot pedals) .................................51
Power adjustable foot pedals .....51
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................147
Power door locks ........................55
Power point .................................48
Power steering ..........................109
fluid, checking and adding ....206
fluid, refill capacity ................228
fluid, specifications .........231, 233
Power Windows ...........................49
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Preparing to drive your
vehicle ........................................110
R
Radio ..........................17, 19, 22, 25
Relays ........................................143
Remote entry system .................56
illuminated entry ......................59
locking/unlocking doors ...........55
Roadside assistance ..................141
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ............81
Safety belts
(see Safety restraints) .........70–75
Safety defects, reporting ..........174
Safety restraints ....................70–75
belt minder ...............................77
extension assembly ..................81
for adults .............................71–74
for children .........................89–90
lap belt ......................................76
safety belt maintenance ...........81
warning light and chime ....76–77
Safety seats for children ............93
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) ...............70
Seats ............................................65
child safety seats ......................93
front seats .................................65
Servicing your vehicle ..............181
Setting the clock
AM/FM/CD .................................20
AM/FM/In-dash 6 CD ................23
AM/FM/Tape ..............................17
AM/FM/Tape/CD .......................27Snowplowing .........................7, 140
Spare tire
(see Changing the Tire) ...........152
Spark plugs,
specifications .............227, 233–234
Special notice
ambulance conversions ..............7
utility-type vehicles ....................7
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................231, 233
Speed control ..............................51
Starting your
vehicle ........................103–104, 107
jump starting ..........................159
Steering wheel
tilting .........................................45
T
Tailgate ........................................54
Tilt steering wheel ......................45
Tires ...........................151, 214–215
alignment ................................222
care ..........................................221
changing ..................151–152, 154
checking the pressure ............221
label .........................................220
replacing ..................................225
rotating ....................................222
safety practices .......................225
sidewall information ...............216
snow tires and chains ............226
spare tire .................................151
terminology .............................215
tire grades ...............................215
treadwear ........................214, 224
Towing .......................................133
recreational towing .................140
trailer towing ..........................133
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Traction-lok rear axle ...............110
Transfer case
fluid checking .........................212
Transmission
automatic operation ...............111
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....111
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................208
fluid, checking and adding
(manual) .................................211
fluid, refill capacities ..............228
lubricant specifications ..231, 233
manual operation ....................114
Turn signal ..................................36
V
Vehicle dimensions ...................234Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................237
Vehicle loading ..........................129
Ventilating your vehicle ...........107
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......10
Washer fluid ..............................185
Water, Driving through .............129
Windows
power .........................................49
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers ..........................................44
checking and adding fluid .....185
replacing wiper blades .............44
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