air filter FORD F150 2011 12.G Owners Manual
[x] Cancel search | Manufacturer: FORD, Model Year: 2011, Model line: F150, Model: FORD F150 2011 12.GPages: 461, PDF Size: 3.1 MB
Page 3 of 461
Customer Assistance 347
Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) 354
Reporting safety defects (Canada only) 354
Cleaning 355
Maintenance and Specifications 368
Engine compartment 370
Engine oil 375
Battery 378
Engine coolant 381
Fuel information 388
Air filter(s) 404
Part numbers 409
Maintenance product specifications and capacities 410
Engine data 415
Accessories 419
Ford Extended Service Plan 422
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 426
Normal scheduled maintenance and log 433
Index 455
All rights reserved. Reproduction by any means, electronic or mechanical
including photocopying, recording or by any information storage and retrieval
system or translation in whole or part is not permitted without written
authorization from Ford Motor Company. Ford may change the contents without
notice and without incurring obligation.
Copyright © 2010 Ford Motor Company
Table of Contents
3
2011 F-150(f12)
Owners Guide, 1st Printing
USA(fus)
Page 11 of 461
Vehicle Symbol Glossary
Power Windows
Front/Rear
Power Window Lockout
Child Safety Door
Lock/UnlockInterior Luggage
Compartment Release
Panic AlarmEngine Oil
Engine CoolantEngine Coolant
Temperature
Do Not Open When HotBattery
Avoid Smoking, Flames,
or SparksBattery Acid
Explosive GasFan Warning
Power Steering FluidMaintain Correct Fluid
LevelMAX
MIN
Service Engine SoonEngine Air Filter
Passenger Compartment
Air FilterJack
Check Fuel CapLow Tire Pressure
Warning
Introduction
11
2011 F-150(f12)
Owners Guide, 1st Printing
USA(fus)
Page 167 of 461
To operate the heated seats:
Press the heated seat symbol to
cycle through the various heat
settings and off. Warmer settings are
indicated by more indicator lights.
Cooled seats
The cooled seats will only function when the engine is running.
To operate the cooled seats:
Press the cooled seat symbol to
cycle through the various cooling
settings and off. Cooler settings are
indicated by more indicator lights.
If the engine falls below 350 rpm while the cooled seats are on, the
feature will turn itself off and will need to be reactivated.
Climate controlled seats air filter replacement (if equipped)
The heated and cooled seat system includes air filters that must be
replaced periodically. Refer to thescheduled maintenance information
for more information.
•There is a filter located under
each front seat.
•The filter can be accessed from the 2nd row foot-well area. Move the
front seats all the way to the full front and full up positions to ease
access.
A/C
Seating and Safety Restraints
167
2011 F-150(f12)
Owners Guide, 1st Printing
USA(fus)
Page 168 of 461
To remove an air filter:
1. Turn the vehicle off.
2. Push up on the outside rigid edge
of the filter until the tabs are
released, then rotate the air filter
toward the front of the vehicle.
3. Remove filter.
To install a filter:
1. First, position the filter in its
housing making sure that the far
forward end is all the way up in the
housing.
2. Push in on the center of the
outside edge of the filter and rotate
up into the housing until it clips into
position.
REAR SEATS
Second row head restraints
Your vehicle is equipped with head restraints that are vertically
adjustable.
WARNING:To minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of a
crash, the driver and passenger occupants should not sit in
and/or operate the vehicle, until the head restraint is placed in its
proper position. The driver should never adjust the head restraint
while the vehicle is in motion.
Seating and Safety Restraints
168
2011 F-150(f12)
Owners Guide, 1st Printing
USA(fus)
Page 370 of 461
IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT
3.7L V6 engine
1. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
2. Battery
3. Engine oil dipstick (out of view)
4. Brake fluid reservoir
5. Engine coolant reservoir
6. Air filter assembly
7. Engine oil filler cap (out of view)
8. Power distribution box
12345
687
Maintenance and Specifications
370
2011 F-150(f12)
Owners Guide, 1st Printing
USA(fus)
Page 371 of 461
5.0L V8 engine
1. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
2. Battery
3. Engine oil filler cap
4. Engine oil dipstick
5. Brake fluid reservoir
6. Engine coolant reservoir
7. Air filter assembly
8. Power distribution box
123
87
456
Maintenance and Specifications
371
2011 F-150(f12)
Owners Guide, 1st Printing
USA(fus)
Page 372 of 461
6.2L V8 engine
1. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
2. Engine oil dipstick
3. Brake fluid reservoir
4. Engine coolant reservoir
5. Air filter assembly
6. Power steering fluid reservoir
7. Power distribution box
8. Engine oil filler cap
9. Battery
1234
98657
Maintenance and Specifications
372
2011 F-150(f12)
Owners Guide, 1st Printing
USA(fus)
Page 373 of 461
3.5L V6 EcoBoost™ engine
1. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
2. Battery
3. Engine oil filler cap
4. Engine oil dipstick
5. Brake fluid reservoir
6. Engine coolant reservoir
7. Air filter assembly
8. Power distribution box
12356
78
4
Maintenance and Specifications
373
2011 F-150(f12)
Owners Guide, 1st Printing
USA(fus)
Page 404 of 461
AIR FILTER
Refer toscheduled maintenance informationfor the appropriate
intervals for changing the air filter element.
When changing the air filter element, use only the air filter element
listed. Refer toMotorcraftpart numbersin this chapter.
WARNING:To reduce the risk of vehicle damage and/or
personal burn injuries do not start your engine with the air
cleaner removed and do not remove it while the engine is running.
Changing the air filter element
1. Locate the mass air flow sensor
electrical connector on the air outlet
tube. This connector will need to be
unplugged.
2. Reposition the locking clip on the
connector (connector shown from
below for clarity), squeeze the
connector and pull it off of the air
outlet tube.
Maintenance and Specifications
404
2011 F-150(f12)
Owners Guide, 1st Printing
USA(fus)
Page 405 of 461
3. Clean the area around the air
tube to air cover connection to
prevent debris from entering the
system and then loosen the bolt on
the air tube clamp so the clamp is
no longer snug to the air tube. It is
not necessary to completely remove
the clamp.
4. Pull the air tube off from the air
cleaner housing.
5. Release the three clamps that
secure the cover to the air filter
housing. Push the air filter cover
toward the center of the vehicle and
up slightly to release it.
6. Remove the air filter element
from the air filter housing.
7. Install a new air filter element.
Maintenance and Specifications
405
2011 F-150(f12)
Owners Guide, 1st Printing
USA(fus)