FORD F150 2010 12.G Quick Reference Guide
Manufacturer: FORD, Model Year: 2010, Model line: F150, Model: FORD F150 2010 12.GPages: 2, PDF Size: 1.61 MB
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2010 F-150
QU ICK R E FE R E NCE G U I DE
Easy FuEl™ ‘no cap’ Fu El systE m
Your vehicle has a ‘no cap’ fuel system which allows 
you to simply open the fuel filler door, insert the nozzle 
and start fueling. Wait five seconds from the time the 
refueling nozzle is shut-off until the nozzle is pulled 
back out of the fill pipe to allow residual fuel in the 
nozzle to drain into the tank. The Easy Fuel™ system is 
self-sealing and therefore protected against dust, dirt, 
water, snow and ice. If you need to fill your fuel tank 
with a portable fuel container, use the fuel funnel which 
is located under the second row driver side seat, near 
the spare tire tool box. Slowly insert the funnel into the 
Easy Fuel™ system and fill the tank with fuel from the 
container. When done, clean the funnel or properly 
dispose of it. Extra funnels can be purchased from your 
authorized dealer. Do not use aftermarket funnels as 
they will not work with the Easy Fuel™ system and may   
cause damage.
Fu El typE /tank c apacity/FlE x FuEl
Your vehicle is equipped with either a 26 gallon  
(98.4L) or a 36 gallon (136.2L) fuel tank. You may  
have a Flex Fuel Vehicle. Flex fuel vehicles have a 
yellow ring around the top of the fuel filler inlet (tube) 
and can use either regular unleaded fuel, E85 ethanol 
fuel or any mixture of the two. If you do not have a flex 
fuel vehicle, then only use “Regular” unleaded gasoline   
with an octane rating of 87. Do not use E85 fuels, 
because your vehicle was not designed to run on  
fuels with more than 10% ethanol. 
tir E pr Essur E
Your tire pressure is properly set at the dealership 
according to the recommended specifications found on 
the Safety Compliance Certification Label or Tire Label 
located on the B-Pillar or the edge of the driver’s door. 
Check your tire pressure at least once a month and 
before long trips (including the spare). As an added 
safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with 
a t ire p ressure monitoring system (tpms) that
illuminates a low tire pressure warning light 
 when 
one or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated. 
Refer to the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter in your 
Owner’s Guide for more information. r
oaD siDE assistancE
Your new Ford F-150 comes with the assurance and 
support of 24-hour emergency roadside assistance. 
Roadside assistance includes such services as:  
lockout assistance, limited fuel delivery, battery jump 
starts, changing a flat tire, towing, and winch out. To 
receive roadside assistance in the United States, call  
1 (800) 241-3673. In Canada, call 1 (800) 665-2006.
l ocation oF spar E tirE 
A temporary spare tire is located under the vehicle, 
just forward of the rear bumper. The temporary spare 
is designed for emergency use only and should be 
replaced as soon as possible. The jack and tools are 
either attached to a floor bracket behind the driver’s 
seat, attached to a floor bracket under the rear seat on 
the driver’s side or in a plastic box in the floor under the 
rear seat. For complete details on how to change your 
tire, refer to the Roadside Emergencies chapter in your   
Owner’s Guide.
sos p ost-crash alE rt systE m™
Your vehicle is equipped with the SOS Post-Crash  
Alert™ system. This system provides audible and  
visual alarms in the event of a crash which causes the  
deployment of airbags or the activation of the safety  
belt pretensioners. The turn signals will flash and the  
horn will sound. To deactivate the system, press the  
hazard flasher control, or the 
 button on your 
remote transmitter.
i mprovED Fu El E conomy whilE  
coasting or DE cElErating
Your vehicle has been designed to improve fuel 
economy by reducing fuel usage during coasting or 
while decelerating. This may be perceived as a light to 
medium braking sensation when removing your foot 
from the accelerator pedal.
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1  FAN Press to increase (+) or decrease (-) the fan speed.
2 DR IVE R TE M PE RATU R E ON /OFF
Press      to turn the system on. Turn the control to 
increase/decrease the temperature on the driver side 
of the vehicle. note: This control will also determine 
the temperature for the entire vehicle cabin when the 
passenger temperature control (PASS TEMP) is  
not engaged. 
3  R EAR DE FROSTE R (if equipped)
Press to activate the rear window defroster and clear 
the rear window of thin ice and fog. Press again to 
deactivate. If your vehicle is equipped with both a rear 
defrost and heated mirrors, pressing the rear defrost 
button will activate both.
4  DE FROSTDistributes outside air through the windshield defroster 
vents and demister vents. Can be used to clear the 
windshield of fog and thin ice.
5 DR IVE R / PASSE NG E R COOLE D SEATS
Press once for the high cool setting (three indicator 
lights), twice for medium cool (two indicator lights) 
or three times for low cool (one indicator light). Press 
again to turn off.
6 DR IVE R / PASSE NG E R H EATE D SEATS
Press once for high heat (three indicator lights), twice 
for medium heat (two indicator lights) or three times for 
low heat (one indicator light). Press again to turn off. 
7  R ECI RCU LATE D AI R
Press to activate/deactivate air circulation inside the 
vehicle cabin. Recirculated air may reduce the amount 
of time needed to cool down the vehicle and may 
also help reduce undesirable odors from entering the 
vehicle. Recirculated air engages automatically when 
MAX A/C is selected.
8 PASS TE M P
Press to activate passenger side temperature control. 
Turn the control to decrease/increase the temperature 
setting for the passenger side of the vehicle. Press 
again to deactivate (the driver side settings will then 
determine the temperature for the entire vehicle cabin).
9 AUTO Press the control to engage full automatic operation. 
The system will automatically determine fan speed, 
airflow distribution, A/C on or off and either outside or 
recirculated air to heat or cool the vehicle to reach the 
desired temperature. 
10 MAX A/C 
Press to distribute recirculated air through the 
instrument panel vents to cool the vehicle. This mode is 
more economical and efficient. Press again to return to 
normal A/C operation.
R EAR H EATE D SEATS (if equipped):     
The controls for the rear heated seats are located on 
the rear door armrest. Press 
 for maximum heat. 
Press again to deactivate. Press  for minimum heat. 
Press again to deactivate.
1  DE FROSTPress to distribute air through the windshield defroster 
vents and de-mister vents and to clear the windshield 
of fog and thin ice.
2  POWE R Press to turn the system on/off.
3  FAN Turn to adjust the desired fan speed.
4  R EAR DE FROSTE R (if equipped)
Press to activate the rear window defroster and clear 
the rear window of thin ice and fog. Press again to 
deactivate. If your vehicle is equipped with both a rear 
defrost and heated mirrors, pressing the rear defrost 
button will activate both.
5  M U LTI FU NCTION CONTROL
Press repeatedly to cycle through the  
following settings:
 Distributes air through the windshield defroster  vents, de-mister vents, floor vents and rear seat 
floor vents. The system will automatically provide 
outside air to reduce window fogging.
 Distributes air through the instrument panel vents.
Distributes air through the instrument panel vents, 
floor vents, rear seat floor vents and de-mister vents.
 Distributes air through the floor vents and rear seat  floor vent.
note: The indicator lights on the left hand side of 
the 
 icon will indicate which mode is active.
6 A/C
Press to activate air conditioning. Use with  
recirculating air 
 to help improve cooling 
performance and efficiency.
7 TE M PE RATU R E CONTROL
Controls the temperature of airflow in the vehicle.
8  R ECI RCU LATI NG AI R
Press to activate/deactivate air circulation inside the 
vehicle cabin. Recirculated air may reduce the amount 
of time needed to cool down the vehicle and may also 
reduce undesirable odors from entering the vehicle. 
Recirculating air engages automatically when MAX A/C 
is selected.
9 MAX A/C Press to distribute recirculating air through the 
instrument panel vents to cool the vehicle. This mode 
is more economic and efficient. Press again to return 
to normal A/C operation. note: When MAX A/C is 
activated, the indicator lights and the multifunction 
control (5) will turn off.
This  Quick  Reference  Guide  is  not  intended  to  replace  your 
vehicle  Owner’s  Guide  which  contains  more  detailed  information 
concerning the features of your vehicle, as well as important safety 
warnings designed to help reduce the risk of injury to you and your 
passengers. Please read your entire Owner’s Guide carefully as you 
begin learning about your new vehicle and refer to the appropriate 
sections when questions arise.
All information contained in this Quick Reference Guide was accurate 
at  the  time  of  duplication.  We  reserve  the  right  to  change  features, 
operation and/or functionality of any vehicle specification at any time. 
Your Ford dealer is the best source for the most current information. 
For  detailed  operating  and  safety  information,  please  consult  your 
Owner’s Guide.
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rEarvi Ew cam Era systE m
(if equipped)
Your vehicle may be equipped with a rearview camera, 
located under the Ford oval badge on the tailgate. The 
camera provides a visual display of the area behind 
the vehicle. The display will automatically appear in the 
navigation system screen (if equipped) or in the auto 
dimming rearview mirror whenever the vehicle is in 
Reverse (R) and uses colors (green, yellow and red) 
to alert you of your proximity to objects.  note:  Visibility 
aids do not replace the need to watch where the vehicle 
is moving. Refer to your Owner’s Guide for safety 
information, more detail and limitations.
rEvE rsE s Ensing systE m
(if equipped)
Your vehicle may be equipped with a reverse sensing 
system which can warn you if there is an object behind 
the vehicle. The system will sound a warning tone that 
increases in frequency as the object gets closer and 
will sound continuously when the object is less than 
10 inches away. The system is not effective when the 
vehicle is traveling above 3 mph (5 km/h) and may not 
detect angular or moving objects. 
note: Visibility aids 
do not replace the need to watch where the vehicle 
is moving. Refer to your Owner’s Guide for safety 
information, more detail and limitations.
m oon rooF (if equipped)
The moon roof is equipped with a one-touch, express 
opening and closing feature. To open the moon roof, 
press the SLI DE control. To close the moon roof, pull 
the SLI DE control. To vent the moon roof, press the 
TI LT control. To close, pull and hold the TI LT control. To 
stop motion at any time during the one-touch operation, 
press the control a second time.
sync® (if equipped)
Your vehicle may be equipped with SY nC® 
– a hands-free communications and entertainment 
system with special phone and media features. For more 
information, please refer to the SY nC
® Supplement or 
to the SY nC® section in the  navigation Supplement. 
Please also feel free to visit www.SyncMyRide.com.
rE motE Entry s ystEm  
FEatur Es (if equipped)
Press 
once to unlock the driver’s door.
Press 
twice to unlock the passenger and 
rear doors.
Press 
 once to lock all the doors.  Press 
 twice to confirm all the doors are closed 
and locked. 
Press 
 to activate the panic alarm. Press  again 
or turn the ignition on to deactivate the panic alarm.
car finder: Press 
 twice within three seconds. 
The horn will chirp and the turn lamps will flash. It 
is recommended to use this method to locate your 
vehicle, rather than using the panic alarm.
trailE r tow
Your F-150 is equipped with a comprehensive trailer 
towing package. Please refer to your Owner’s Guide 
for complete information on weights as well as the 
proper equipment to use while towing. 
p owE r DEployablE running boar Ds  
(if equipped)
Your vehicle may be equipped with power deployable 
running boards which will automatically extend down 
and out when the vehicle doors are opened. The 
running boards will return to the stowed position 
when the doors are closed. For more information on 
the power deployable running boards, or to manually 
operate them, please refer to your Owner’s Guide. 
m
ykey™ 
Allows you to program certain driving restrictions on 
any standard key in order to promote good driving 
habits. When MyKey™ is programmed:  
   •	 	 Belt-Minder
® cannot be disabled and the audio 
system will be muted until the safety belt is buckled. 
   •	  
Early low fuel warnings are provided.
   •	  
Audio volume can be limited.
   •	  
Vehicle speed can be limited.
   •	  
Audible and visual speed warnings can be 
configured at preselected speeds.
   •	    AdvanceTrac
® cannot be programmed off.
For complete information, refer to MyKey™ in the Locks 
and Security chapter in your Owner’s Guide.  
DUAL(if equipped) 
CLI MATE 
SI NG LE (if equipped) 
ESSE NTIAL 
I N FOR MATION  
ADDITIONAL 
FEATU R ES  
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 •	   To turn off, press the brake pedal or press OFF.
vol +/- : Press to increase/decrease volume levels.
:   Press to access the previous/next radio station, 
CD track or preset satellite radio channel.
m ED ia:   Press repeatedly to access all possible 
media sources.
:  Press to access voice recognition, if equipped.
:  Press to access SYn C® phone features, 
if equipped.
9    ElE ctronic shi Ft 4wD systE m 
(if equipped)
Your vehicle may be equipped with an electronic shift 
4WD system which allows you to choose between 
2WD High, 4WD High or 4WD Low. Choose 2H 
(2WD High) to provide power to the rear wheels 
only – used mainly for street and highway driving. This 
mode provides optimal smoothness and fuel economy 
at high speeds. Choose 4H (4WD High) for extra 
traction on snow or on icy roads or off-road situations. 
(not intended for dry pavement use.) Choose 4L (4WD 
Low) when you need extra gearing to provide maximum 
power to all four wheels at reduced speeds. This is 
intended for use in situations such as deep sand, steep 
grades or pulling heavy objects. 
The Electronic Locking Differential (ELD) axle  
(if equipped) is a device in the rear axle which allows 
both rear wheels to turn at the same speed which helps 
to provide additional traction if the vehicle becomes 
stuck. To activate, pull the knob toward you while 
the control is in either 4H (4x4 high) or 4L (4x4 low) 
mode. The indicator light 
 will blink briefly and then 
remain solid. The indicator light will also display in the 
message center. For more information, refer to the 
Driving chapter in your Owner’s Guide.  
awD (if equipped)
Depending on your option package, your vehicle 
may be equipped with AWD. With AWD, power is 
automatically delivered to all four wheels for increased 
traction. This mode is recommended for on-road driving 
conditions such as dry road surfaces, wet pavement, 
snow, gravel and shallow sand. For more information, 
refer to your Owner’s Guide.
10   aDvancEtrac® with r oll stability 
control™ (rsc®) stability 
EnhancE mEnt systE m
The AdvanceTrac
® stability system helps you to 
maintain stability and steerability of your vehicle during  a variety of road conditions. If your vehicle becomes 
stuck in the snow, mud or sand, try turning off the 
AdvanceTrac
® system to allow wheel spin and help 
increase momentum to dig the vehicle out. The system 
defaults to on and the control will illuminate when 
turned off. Refer to your Owner’s Guide for safety 
information and more details.
trailE r sway (if equipped) 
Your vehicle may be equipped with trailer sway control. 
This control uses the vehicle’s AdvanceTrac
® system to 
detect and help reduce trailer sway by applying brake 
force at individual wheels and, if necessary, reducing 
engine power. If this happens, TRAILER SWAY 
REDUCE SPEED will display in the instrument cluster 
with the AdvanceTrac icon 
. For more information, 
please refer to your Owner’s Guide.
11  ambi Ent lighting (if equipped)
Press 
 repeatedly to turn the feature on, cycle 
through your color options and turn the feature off. 
When activated, the foot well areas, cup holders and 
center console bin illuminates with the chosen color.
12   hazar D Flash Er
Press to activate the front and rear direction   
signals when your vehicle is disabled and is creating   
a safety hazard for other motorists. Press again to   
turn off. The hazard flashers will operate when the 
ignition is on or off. 
13  voicE-activatED navigation systE m 
  (if equipped)
Your vehicle may be equipped with a voice-activated 
navigation system which integrates several functions 
including voice recognition, destination entry, climate 
control, and SIRIUS
® satellite radio into one easy-to-use 
system, displaying them on an 8” touch screen  
display. note: Some features are unavailable while 
driving. Refer to your navigation supplement for  
more information.
1    hEaD lamp controls 
:  Turns the headlamps off. 
:  Turns on parking, instrument panel, license plate 
and tail lamps.  
:  Turns on low beam headlamps. 
:  Autolamps (if equipped) Automatically turns the 
exterior lamps on/off based on available daylight. 
:  Turns on fog lamps (if equipped) by pulling the 
control towards you. 
p anel dimmer control
Move to adjust the level of brightness on the instrument 
panel during parking lamp and headlamp operation.  
Move to the full right position to turn on the interior 
lamps. Move to the left position to turn off the lights. 
 
2  powE r aDjustablE pED als (if equipped)
Press the right side of the control 
 to move the pedals 
closer to you or the left side of the control  to move 
the pedals away from you. The pedals should only be 
adjusted when the vehicle is stopped and in Park (P).
3    m ulti-Function lEvE r anD rain 
s Ensing wipE rs (if equipped)
Rotate the end of the control up/down to increase/
decrease the speed of the wipers.  
Push the end of the stalk:
 •	   quickly for a single swipe without fluid.
 •	   and hold briefly for three swipes with washer fluid.
 •	   and hold for a longer wash cycle.
courtesy wipe feature: One extra wipe will occur 
after a wash cycle to clear your windshield of any 
excess washer fluid.  
rain sensing wipers (if equipped): These wipers 
activate automatically when moisture is detected on 
the windshield provided the multi-function lever is set 
to any setting other than OFF. The speed of the wipers 
will vary based on the amount of moisture on the 
windshield and also the interval setting. Ensure that the 
multi-function lever is turned to OFF prior to entering 
a car wash.  
note: For optimal wiper performance, clean your 
blades and glass regularly. Refer to your Owner’s 
Guide for more information.
4  airbag r EaDinEss light
The airbag readiness light 
 illuminates briefly when 
the ignition is turned on. If this light fails to illuminate, 
remains on or continues to flash after the engine 
is started, contact your authorized dealer as soon 
as possible. A chime will also sound if there is a 
malfunction in the indicator light.
5   anti-lock brak E systEm (abs)
warning light
The ABS light 
 illuminates briefly when the ignition 
is turned on. If the ABS light remains on or continues 
to flash, a malfunction has been detected, contact your 
authorized dealer as soon as possible. normal braking 
(less ABS) is still functional unless the brake warning 
light 
 is also illuminated. 
6  sE rvicE E nginE soon light
The service engine soon light 
 illuminates briefly 
when the ignition is turned on. If it remains on or is 
blinking after the engine is started, the On Board 
Diagnostics System (OBD-II) has detected a 
malfunction. Drive in a moderate fashion and contact  
your authorized dealer as soon as possible.
7  mE ssag E cEntEr (if equipped)
The message center displays important vehicle 
information through a constant monitoring of vehicle 
systems. The system will also notify you of potential 
vehicle problems with a display of system warnings 
followed by long indicator chime. Refer to your Owner’s 
Guide for more information.
8  stEE ring wh EEl controls 
To set the speed:
 1.   Press O n.
 2.   Accelerate to the desired speed.
 3.   Press SET + or SET – and take your foot off 
the accelerator.
 •		   To set a higher speed, press and hold SET + or 
press SET + repeatedly until the desired speed  
is reached.   
 •		   To set a lower speed, press and hold SET – or 
press SET – repeatedly until the desired speed  
is reached.
 •	    To return to a previously set speed, press RESUME.
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rEo i n-Dash s ix cD/mp3 satE llitE 
compatiblE soun D systEm (if equipped)
1 LOAD
To load a CD into the system, press LOAD. When 
prompted, select the desired slot (1-6) using the memory 
presets and insert the CD into the system. Press and 
hold LOAD to autoload up to six discs. Insert the discs, 
one at a time, when prompted. t o access other loaded 
cDs in the system: If you are already in CD mode, 
simply press the memory preset (1-6) which corresponds 
with the desired CD slot. If you are not already in CD 
mode, press CD and then press the desired memory 
preset (1-6).
2 DI R ECT
Press DIRECT and then, using the memory presets 
(0-9), enter in the numbers of the desired station, track, 
MP3 folder or satellite channel (if equipped). memory 
p resets (0–9): You can save up to 30 radio stations (10 
each in AM, FM1 or FM2) or 30 satellite radio channels, 
if equipped (10 each in SAT1, SAT2 or SAT3) in your 
memory presets. Tune to the desired station or channel 
and simply press and hold a memory preset (0–9) until 
sound returns. 
3 SCAN
Press for a brief sampling of radio stations, CD tracks  
or satellite radio channels (if equipped). Press again  
to stop. 
4 VOL (Power/Volume)
Press to turn O n/OFF. Turn to increase/decrease volume.
5 AM / FM
Press repeatedly to cycle through AM, FM1 and FM2 
frequency bands. 
 SEEK  - Press to access the 
previous/next strong radio station, CD track or satellite 
radio channel (if equipped).
6 SI R I US: Press SIRIUS repeatedly to cycle through 
SAT1, SAT2 and SAT3 modes (satellite radio, if 
equipped). Press ME nU (when satellite radio is active) 
and then press 
 to cycle through additional options. 
For a full description of these options, and SIRIUS® 
satellite radio, please refer to your Owner’s Guide. 
7 SOU N D
Press SOU nD repeatedly to cycle through: Bass, Treble, 
Fade, Balance, and Speed Compensated Volume. When 
the desired selection appears in the display, press 
 SEEK  to make adjustments. 
8 CLOCK
Press CLOCK to set the time. The display will read SET 
TIME. Use the memory preset numbers (0–9) to enter 
the desired time– hours and minutes. The clock will then 
begin from that time.
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Use extreme caution when using any device or feature 
that may take your attention off the road. Your primary 
responsibility is the safe operation of the vehicle. Only use 
non-essential features and devices when it is safe to do so.
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