4WD FORD F150 2014 12.G Owners Manual

Action
Message
Displays when a trailer connection becomes discon-
nected, either intentionally or unintentionally, and has been sensed during a given ignition cycle. Disregard
this status if your vehicle is not equipped with a factory installed trailer brake controller. This message may
appear when an aftermarket TBC is used even when the trailer is connected.
TRAILER DISCONNECTED
Displays when the trailer sway control has detectedtrailer sway.
TRAILER SWAY REDUCE
SPEED
Displays if there are certain faults in the vehicle wiring
and trailer wiring/brake system. See Towing a Trailer (page 191).
WIRING FAULT ON TRAILER
4WD Action
Message
Displays when a 4X4 system fault is present. SeeUsing Four-Wheel Drive
(page 153).
CHECK 4X4
Displays when the 4X4 system is making a shift.
4X4 SHIFT IN PROGRESS
Displays when trying to select 4X4 LOW.
FOR 4X4 LOW APPLY BRAKE
Displays when 4X4 LOW is selected and the vehicle isstopped.
FOR 4X4 LOW SHIFT TO N
Displays when 4X4 LOW is selected while the vehicleis moving.
FOR 4X4 LOW SLOW TO 3 MPH
Displays when 2WD is selected from 4X4 LOW mode.
TO EXIT 4X4 LOW APPLY
BRAKE
Displays when 2WD is selected while the vehicle hasbeen stopped in 4X4 LOW.
TO EXIT 4X4 LOW SHIFT TO N
Displays when 2WD is selected while the vehicle isoperating in 4X4 LOW.
TO EXIT 4X4 LOW SLOW TO 3
MPH
May display when shifting to or from 4X4 LOW.
SHIFT DELAYED PULL
FORWARD
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USING FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE
WARNING
For important information regarding
safe operation of this type of vehicle,
see General Information in the
Wheels and Tires chapter. Note:
Do not use 4X4 mode on dry, hard
surfaced roads. Doing so will produce
excessive noise, increase tire wear and may
damage drive components. 4X4 mode is
only intended for consistently slippery or
loose surfaces.
Note: If 4X4 low is selected while the
vehicle is moving above 3 mph (5 km/h),
the 4WD system will not perform a shift.
This is normal and should be no reason for
concern. Refer to Shifting to or from 4L (4X4
Low) for proper operation.
4WD Indicator Lights
Note: When a 4X4 system fault is present,
the system will typically remain in whichever
4X4 mode was selected prior to the fault
condition occurring. It will not default to 4X2
in all circumstances. When this warning is
displayed, have your vehicle serviced by an
authorized dealer.
4X2 Momentarily illuminates when
2H is selected.
4X4 Auto Continuously illuminates when
4A is selected (2-Speed
Automatic 4WD vehicles only)
4X4 HIGH Continuously illuminates when
4H is selected. 4X4 LOW Continuously illuminates when
4L is selected.
CHECK 4X4 Displays when a 4X4 fault is
present.
Using the Electronic Shift on the
Fly 4WD system (If Equipped) 2H (4X2)
For general on-road driving. Sends power
to the rear wheels only and should be used
for street and highway driving. Provides
optimal smoothness and fuel economy at
high speeds.
4H (4X4 HIGH)
Used for extra traction such as in snow or
icy roads or in off road situations. This
mode is not intended for use on dry
pavement.
Note:
Do not use 4H (4X4 HIGH) on dry,
hard surfaced roads. Doing so can produce
excessive noise and increased tire wear. 4H
(4X4 HIGH) is only intended for consistently
slippery or loose surfaces.
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4L (4X4 LOW)
Uses extra gearing to provide maximum
power to all four wheels at reduced
speeds. Intended only for off-road
applications such as deep sand, steep
grades, or pulling heavy objects. 4L (4x4
low) will not engage while the vehicle is
moving above 3 mph (5 km/h); this is
normal and should be no reason for
concern. Refer to Shifting to or from 4L
(4x4 low) for proper operation.
Note:
Do not use 4L (4X4 LOW) on dry,
hard surfaced roads. Doing so can produce
excessive noise and increased tire wear. 4L
(4X4 LOW) is only intended for consistently
slippery or loose surfaces. Use of 4L (4X4
LOW) on these surfaces may produce some
noise (such as occasional clunks), but will
not damage drive components.
Note: The AdvanceTrac system has the
ability to take over control of the transfer
case clutch and disable it during driving
maneuvers when necessary.
Shifting between system modes
Note: Momentarily releasing the accelerator
pedal while performing a shift will improve
engagement/disengagement times.
Note: Do not perform this operation if the
rear wheels are slipping.
Note: Some noise may be heard as the
system shifts or engages; this is normal.
Note: 4X4 high mode is not intended for
use on dry pavement.
You can move the control from 2H or 4H
at a stop or while driving. The information
display may display a message indicating
a 4X4 shift is in progress. Once the shift is
complete the message center will then
display the system mode selected.
Shifting to or from 4L (4X4 low)
Note: Some noise may be heard as the
system shifts or engages; this is normal. Note:
4x4 low mode is not intended for use
on dry pavement.
1. Bring the vehicle to a speed of 3 mph (5 km/h) or less.
2. Place the transmission in N (Neutral).
3. Move the 4WD control to the desired position.
The information display will display a
message indicating a 4X4 shift is in
progress. The information display will then
display the system mode selected. If any
of the above shift conditions are not met,
the shift will not occur and the information
display will display information guiding the
driver through the proper shifting
procedures.
If
SHIFT DELAYED PULL FORWARD
displays in the information display, a
transfer case gear tooth blockage is
present. To alleviate this condition, place
the transmission in a forward gear, move
your vehicle forward approximately 5 feet
(1.5 meters), and shift the transmission
back to
N neutral to allow the transfer case
to complete the range shift.
Using the 2-Speed Automatic 4WD
System
(If Equipped)
This system includes an electronically
controlled transfer case with a high
capacity clutch. The system is interactive
with the road, continually monitoring and
adjusting torque delivery to the front and
rear wheels to optimize traction.
Note: The AdvanceTrac system has the
ability to take over control of the transfer
case clutch and disable it during driving
maneuvers when necessary.
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(If Equipped)

2H (4X2)
For general on-road driving. Sends power
to the rear wheels only and should be used
for street and highway driving. Provides
optimal smoothness and fuel economy at
high speeds.
4A (4X4 AUTO)
Provides electronic control four-wheel
drive with power delivered to the front and
rear wheels, as required, for increased
traction. This is appropriate for all on-road
driving conditions, including as dry road
surfaces, but is especially useful on wet
pavement, snow, dirt, or gravel.
4H (4X4 HIGH)
Used for extra traction such as in snow or
icy roads or in off road situations. This
mode is not intended for use on dry
pavement.
Note:
Do not use 4H (4X4 HIGH) on dry,
hard surfaced roads. Doing so can produce
excessive noise and increased tire wear. 4H
(4X4 HIGH) is only intended for consistently
slippery or loose surfaces. 4L (4X4 LOW)
Uses extra gearing to provide maximum
power to all four wheels at reduced
speeds. Intended only for off-road
applications such as deep sand, steep
grades, or pulling heavy objects. 4L (4x4
low) will not engage while the vehicle is
moving above 3 mph (5 km/h); this is
normal and should be no reason for
concern. Refer to Shifting to or from 4L
(4x4 low) for proper operation.
Shifting between system modes
Note:
Momentarily releasing the accelerator
pedal while performing a shift will improve
engagement/disengagement times.
Note: Do not perform this operation if the
rear wheels are slipping.
Note: Some noise may be heard as the
system shifts or engages; this is normal.
Note: 4X4 high mode is not intended for
use on dry pavement.
You can move the control from 2H to 4A
or 4H at a stop or while driving. The
information display may display a message
indicating a 4X4 shift is in progress. Once
the shift is complete the message center
will then display the system mode
selected.
Shifting to or from 4L (4X4 low)
Note: Some noise may be heard as the
system shifts or engages; this is normal.
Note: 4x4 low mode is not intended for use
on dry pavement.
1. Bring the vehicle to a speed of 3 mph (5 km/h) or less.
2. Place the transmission in N (Neutral).
3. Move the 4WD control to the desired position.
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Power is supplied to all four wheels
through a transfer case. On Four-wheel
drive vehicles, the transfer case allows you
to select 4WD when necessary.
Information on transfer case operation and
shifting procedures can be found in this
chapter. Information on transfer case
maintenance can be found in the
Maintenance chapter. You should become
thoroughly familiar with this information
before you operate your vehicle.
Four-wheel drive (when you select a 4WD
mode) uses all four wheels to power the
vehicle. This increases traction, enabling
you to drive over terrain and road
conditions that a conventional two-wheel
drive vehicle cannot.
Basic Operating Principles
•
Drive slower in strong crosswinds which
can affect the normal steering
characteristics of your vehicle.
• When driving your vehicle on surfaces
made slippery by loose sand, water,
gravel, snow or ice proceed with care.
• Do not use Four-wheel drive on dry,
hard surfaced roads. Doing so will
produce excessive noise, increase tire
wear and may damage drive
components. Four-wheel drive modes
are only intended for consistently
slippery or loose surfaces.
If Your Vehicle leaves the Road
If your vehicle leaves the road, reduce your
vehicle speed and avoid severe braking.
When your vehicle speed has been reduced
ease your vehicle back onto the road. Do
not turn the steering wheel sharply while
returning your vehicle to the road.
It may be safer to stay on the shoulder of
the road and slow down gradually before
returning to the road. You may lose control
if you do not slow down or if you turn the
steering wheel too sharply or abruptly. It may be less risky to strike small objects,
such as freeway reflectors, with minor
damage to your vehicle rather than
attempt a sudden return to the road which
could cause your vehicle to slide sideways
out of control or roll over. Remember, your
safety and the safety of others should be
your primary concern.
Emergency Maneuvers
In an unavoidable emergency situation
where a sudden sharp turn must be made,
remember to avoid over-driving your
vehicle (i.e. turn the steering wheel only as
rapidly and as far as required to avoid the
emergency). Excessive steering can result
in loss of vehicle control. Apply smooth
pressure to the accelerator pedal or brake
pedal when changes in vehicle speed are
required. Avoid abrupt steering,
acceleration and braking. This could result
in an increased risk of vehicle roll over, loss
of vehicle control and personal injury. Use
all available road surface to bring your
vehicle to a safe direction of travel.
In the event of an emergency stop, avoid
skidding the tires and do not attempt any
sharp steering wheel movements.
If your vehicle goes from one type of
surface to another (i.e. from concrete to
gravel) there will be a change in the way
your vehicle responds to a maneuver (i.e.
steering, acceleration or braking).
Sand
When driving over sand, try to keep all four
wheels on the most solid area of the trail.
Avoid reducing the tire pressures but shift
to a lower gear and drive steadily through
the terrain. Apply the accelerator slowly
and avoid excessive wheel slip.
When driving at slow speeds in deep sand
under high outside temperatures, use a low
gear when possible. Low gear operation
will maximize the engine and transmission
cooling capability.
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For 4WD vehicles
Pull the 4WD control knob toward you.
For 2WD vehicles
Turn the control to ON.
Once the indicator light
illuminates in the information
display, both rear wheel axle
shafts will be locked together providing
added traction.
If the indicator does not come on, or the
indicator turns off while driving, one of the
following has occurred: •
The vehicle speed is too high.
• The left and right rear wheel speed
difference is too high during an
engagement attempt.
• The system has malfunctioned and is
accompanied by CHECK LOCKING
DIFFERENTIAL in the information
display. See your authorized Ford
dealer for assistance.
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AdvanceTrac with RSC Features
Enabled
Enabled
Enabled
Not illuminated
Button pressed
again after
deactivation
Disabled4
Disabled
Disabled
Illuminated
Transfer case
switched to 4WD Low
Locked 3
1 Traction control system could be enabled but with higher entry thresholds compared to
full system. Electronic stability control entry thresholds are higher compared to the full
system.
2 Lamp light starts blinking for four seconds after entering the press and hold state.
3 Control switch is not pressed. Stability control light turned on when 4WD Low Locked
transfer case mode selected.
4 Engine traction control and two-wheel spin brake traction control functions are disabled.
Single wheel spin traction control is always enabled.
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•
If you are driving more than 15 miles
(24 kilometers) at temperatures above
freezing, angle the plow blade either
full left or full right to provide
maximum airflow to the radiator.
• If you are driving less than 15 miles (24
kilometers) at speeds up to 45 mph
(72 km/h) in cold weather, you will not
need to worry about blade position to
provide maximum airflow.
Transmission operation while
plowing WARNING
Do not spin the wheels at over 35
mph (55 km/h). The tires may fail
and injure a passenger or bystander.
•
Shift transfer case to 4L (4WD Low)
when plowing in small areas at speeds
below
5.0 mph (8 km/h).
• Shift transfer case to
4H (4WD High)
when plowing larger areas or light snow
at higher speeds. Do not exceed 15 mph
(24 km/h).
• Do not shift the transmission from a
forward gear to
R (Reverse) until the
engine is at idle and the wheels have
stopped.
Outside Air Temperature While
Plowing
While plowing with your vehicle, the plow
blade can block the sensor airflow and
cause the outside air temperature reading
to be inaccurate.
A Ford wiring kit is available to relocate the
Outside Air Temperature sensor to the
plow blade frame below the headlamp to
provide accurate outside air temperature
readings. See your authorized dealer for
more information.
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4
4WD
See: Four-Wheel Drive...................................... 153
A
A/C See: Climate Control......................................... 106
About This Manual...........................................7
Protecting the Environment................................ 7
ABS See: Brakes............................................................ 163
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes................................................................ 163
Accessories.....................................................419 Exterior style......................................................... 419
Interior style.......................................................... 419
Lifestyle.................................................................. 419
Peace of mind...................................................... 419
Accessories See: Replacement Parts
Recommendation............................................. 11
Adjusting the Headlamps
........................249
Horizontal Aim Adjustment............................ 251
Vertical Aim Adjustment................................ 249
Adjusting the Pedals
....................................68
Adjusting the Steering Wheel...................65 Power Tilt and Telescope Steering
Column................................................................ 65
Airbag Disposal..............................................48
Air Conditioning See: Climate Control......................................... 106
Alarm See: Anti-Theft Alarm........................................ 62
Anti-Theft Alarm............................................62 Arming the Alarm................................................. 62
Disarming the Alarm........................................... 62
Appendices.....................................................421
Audible Warnings and Indicators.............85 Headlamps On Warning Chime...................... 85
Key in Ignition Warning Chime........................ 85
Parking Brake On Warning Chime.................86 Audio Control
..................................................66
Media........................................................................\
. 67
Seek, Next or Previous........................................ 67
Type 1........................................................................\
66
Type 2....................................................................... 66
Audio Input Jack............................................321
Audio System
...............................................306
General Information......................................... 306
Audio unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/ SYNC/Satellite Radio.............................308
Audio unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM
.......307
Audio unit - Vehicles With: Sony AM/FM/ CD....................................................................315
Autolamps..........................................................71
Automatic Climate Control......................109
Automatic Transmission............................147 Brake-Shift Interlock......................................... 150
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud or Snow................................................................... 152
Understanding the Shift Positions of a 6– Speed Automatic Transmission.........147
Understanding your SelectShift Automatic® transmission.......................... 149
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check.............................................................245
Autowipers.......................................................69
Auxiliary Power Points................................132 110 Volt AC Power Points................................. 132
12 Volt DC Power Point..................................... 132
Locations................................................................ 132
B
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood..........235
Booster Seats..................................................24 Types of Booster Seats...................................... 25
Brake Fluid Check
........................................246
Brakes...............................................................163
General Information.......................................... 163
Breaking-In......................................................210
Bulb Specification Chart...........................254
C
California Proposition 65..............................11
Capacities and Specifications................296 Technical Specifications.................................. 301
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Information....................................................399
911 Assist.............................................................. 405
Alerts...................................................................... 405
Calendar............................................................... 405
Sirius Travel Link................................................ 402
SYNC Services (If Equipped, United States Only)................................................................. 400
Vehicle Health Report...................................... 407
Information Messages.................................98
4WD........................................................................\
105
AdvanceTrac® and Traction Control............98
Airbag....................................................................... 98
Alarm and Security............................................. 99
Battery and Charging System......................... 99
Doors and Locks................................................... 99
Drivetrain............................................................... 100
Engine..................................................................... 100
Fuel........................................................................\
.. 100
Key........................................................................\
..... 101
Maintenance......................................................... 101
MyKey®.................................................................. 102
Off Road................................................................ 103
Park Aid.................................................................. 102
Park Brake............................................................. 103
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.................104
Trailer...................................................................... 104
Installing Child Seats.....................................15 Child Seats............................................................... 15
Combining Safety Belt and LATCH Lower Anchors for Attaching Child Safety
Seats..................................................................... 22
Front Seat Tether Strap Attachment (Regular Cab)................................................... 23
Rear Seat Tether Strap Attachment (SuperCab and SuperCrew)....................... 23
Use of Inboard Lower Anchors from the Outboard Seating Positions (Center
Seating Use) ...................................................... 21
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts.......................... 16
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts (Front Center Seating Position).............................................. 18
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH)........................................... 20
Using Tether Straps............................................. 22
Instrument Cluster
.........................................81
Instrument Lighting Dimmer......................72 Interior Lamps
..................................................73
Front Row Map Lamps (if equipped)...........73
Rear Courtesy, Reading, Cargo Lamps (If
Equipped)........................................................... 74
Rear Dome, Courtesy Lamps (If Equipped)........................................................... 74
Rear Dome Lamp (If Equipped)..................... 73
Interior Mirror
....................................................78
Auto-Dimming Mirror.......................................... 79
Introduction.........................................................7
J
Jump Starting the Vehicle.........................216 Connecting the Jumper Cables...................... 217
Jump Starting....................................................... 218
Preparing Your Vehicle...................................... 217
Removing the Jumper Cables........................ 218
K
Keyless Entry
...................................................58
SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRY
KEYPAD.............................................................. 58
Keys and Remote Controls.........................49
L
Lighting Control................................................71 Headlamp Flasher................................................. 71
High Beams.............................................................. 71
Lighting................................................................71
Limited Slip Differential
..............................161
Load Carrying.................................................179
Load Limit........................................................179
Special Loading Instructions for Owners of
Pick-up Trucks and Utility-type
Vehicles............................................................. 186
Vehicle Loading - with and without a Trailer.................................................................. 179
Locking and Unlocking
.................................57
Autolock and Autounlock.................................. 57
Battery Saver......................................................... 58
Illuminated Entry.................................................. 58
Power Door Locks................................................. 57
Remote Control..................................................... 57
Smart Unlocks....................................................... 57
Locks...................................................................57
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