traction control FORD F150 2007 11.G User Guide

Driving on hilly or sloping terrain
Although natural obstacles may make it necessary to travel diagonally up
or down a hill or steep incline, you should always try to drive straight up
or straight down.Avoid driving crosswise or turning on steep
slopes or hills. A danger lies in losing traction, slipping sideways and
possibly rolling over. Whenever driving on a hill, determine beforehand
the route you will use. Do not drive over the crest of a hill without
seeing what conditions are on the other side. Do not drive in reverse
over a hill without the aid of an observer.
When climbing a steep slope or hill,
start in a lower gear rather than
downshifting to a lower gear from a
higher gear once the ascent has
started. This reduces strain on the
engine and the possibility of stalling.
If you do stall out, do not try to
turn around because you might roll
over. It is better to back down to a
safe location.
Apply just enough power to the wheels to climb the hill. Too much
power will cause the tires to slip, spin or lose traction, resulting in loss of
vehicle control.
Descend a hill in the same gear you
would use to climb up the hill to
avoid excessive brake application
and brake overheating. Do not
descend in neutral; instead,
disengage overdrive or manually
shift to a lower gear. When
descending a steep hill, avoid
sudden hard braking as you could
lose control. When you brake hard,
the front wheels can’t turn and if
they aren’t turning, you won’t be
able to steer. The front wheels have to be turning in order to steer the
vehicle. Rapid pumping of the brake pedal will help you slow the vehicle
and still maintain steering control.
If your vehicle has anti-lock brakes, apply the brakes steadily. Do not
“pump” the brakes.
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DRIVING THROUGH WATER
If driving through deep or standing
water is unavoidable, proceed very
slowly especially when the depth is
not known. Never drive through
water that is higher than the bottom
of the wheel rims (for cars) or the
bottom of the hubs (for trucks).
When driving through water, traction or brake capability may be limited.
Also, water may enter your engine’s air intake and severely damage your
engine or your vehicle may stall.Driving through deep water where
the transmission vent tube is submerged may allow water into the
transmission and cause internal transmission damage.
Once through the water, always dry the brakes by moving your
vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the brake pedal.
Wet brakes do not stop the vehicle as quickly as dry brakes.
SNOWPLOWING
For F–150 snowplow applications, Ford recommends the F–150 4x4
Regular Cab and SuperCab equipped with the 5.4L engine, Heavy Duty
Payload Package and Snow Plow Prep Package. The Heavy Duty Payload
Package for 4x4 includes unique powertrain control strategy, required for
engine cooling when the raised snowplow blade blocks radiator airflow in
highway driving. F–150 SuperCrew and Harley-Davidson F–150 are not
recommended for snowplowing and the Snow Plow Prep Package is not
available.
Installing the snowplow
Weight limits and guidelines for selecting and installing the snowplow can
be found in the Ford Truck Body Builders Layout Book, Snowplow
section, found at www.fleet.ford.com/truckbbas. A typical installation
affects the following:
•Certification to government safety laws such as occupant protection
and air bag deployment, braking, and lighting. Look for an
Alterer’s
Label
on the vehicle from the snowplow installer certifying that the
installation meets all applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standards (FMVSS).
•The Total Accessory Reserve Capacity (TARC) is shown on the lower
right side of the vehicle’s Safety Certification Label. This is the weight
of permanently-attached auxiliary equipment, such as snowplow
frame-mounting hardware, that can be added to the vehicle and satisfy
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment Fuse
Panel Description
14 10A* Back-up lamp and Daytime
Running Lamps (DRL) relay coil,
A/C pressure switch, Redundant
speed control switch, Heated PCV
(5.4L), Trailer tow back-up lamps
relay coil, ABS, Reverse park aid,
EC mirror, Navigation radio
(reverse input)
15 5A* Overdrive cancel, Cluster,
Traction control switch
16 10A* Brake-shift interlock solenoid
17 15A* Fog lamp relay (R202)
18 10A* Run/Start feed - Overhead power
point, Electrochromatic mirror,
Heated seats, BSM, Compass, RSS
(Reverse Sensing System)
19 10A* Restraints (Air bag module), OCS
20 10A* Battery feed for overhead power
point
21 15A* Cluster keep alive power
22 10A* Delayed accessory power for
audio, power door lock switch and
moon roof switch illumination
23 10A* RH low beam headlamp
24 15A* Battery saver power for demand
lamps
25 10A* LH low beam headlamp
26 20A* Horn relay (PCB3), Horn power
27 5A* Passenger Air bag Deactivation
(PAD) warning lamp, Cluster RUN
/START power
28 5A* SecuriLock transceiver (PATS),
PCM IGN monitor
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Spark plugs,
specifications .....................322, 328
Special notice
ambulance conversions ..............8
four-wheel drive vehicles .......240
utility-type vehicles ....................8
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................324
Speed control ..............................79
Starting a flex fuel vehicle .......211
Starting your
vehicle ........................208–209, 211
jump starting ..........................259
Steering wheel
controls ......................................81
tilting .........................................68
T
Tailgate ........................................98
Temperature control
(see Climate control) .................48
Tilt steering wheel ......................68
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Tires, Wheels and Loading ....184
Tires ...........................169–170, 252
alignment ................................177
care ..........................................173
changing ..........................252, 255
checking the pressure ............173
inflating ...................................171
label .........................................183
replacing ..................................175
rotating ....................................177
safety practices .......................176
sidewall information ...............178
snow tires and chains ............188
spare tire .................................252terminology .............................171
tire grades ...............................170
treadwear ........................170, 174
Towing .......................................194
recreational towing .................206
trailer towing ..........................194
Traction control ........................215
Traction-lok rear axle ...............216
Transfer case
fluid checking .........................319
Transmission .............................217
brake-shift interlock
(BSI) ................................217–218
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................316
fluid, checking and adding
(manual) .................................318
fluid, refill capacities ..............324
lubricant specifications ..........324
manual operation ....................223
Turn signal ..................................61
V
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................330
Vehicle loading ..........................188
Ventilating your vehicle ...........212
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......12
Washer fluid ..............................288
Water, Driving through .............238
Windows
power .........................................74
power down back window .......75
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