FORD F150 2014 12.G Raptor Supplement Manual

EL3J 19A285 AA | September 2013 | First Printing | Supplement | F-150 SVT Raptor | Litho in U.S.A.
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2014 F-150 SVT Raptor Supplement

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Introduction
About This Supplement.................................3
Product History..................................................3
At a Glance
At a Glance..........................................................4
Fuel and Refueling
Fuel Quality.........................................................7
Terrain Response
Principle of Operation.....................................8
Using Hill Descent Control............................8
Driving Aids
Front View Camera..........................................9
Towing
Towing a Trailer................................................12
Transporting the Vehicle...............................12
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels.........13
Driving Hints
Off-Road Driving.............................................15
Vehicle Care
Cleaning the Exterior.....................................25
Wheels and Tires
General Information......................................26
Tire Care............................................................26
Using Snow Chains........................................27
Wheels................................................................27
Capacities and Specific-ations
Engine Specifications...................................29
Motorcraft Parts.............................................30
Technical Specifications...............................31
Accessories
Auxiliary Switches..........................................33
Warranty Terms andConditions
Base Warranty.................................................35
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ABOUT THIS SUPPLEMENT
Congratulations on your decision topurchase or lease the latest from Ford SVT— the F-150 SVT Raptor. If you’ve ownedor leased an SVT product in the past, we’reglad you’re back. If this is your first SVTvehicle, welcome to the SVT family! Weare confident that our dedication toperformance, quality, craftsmanship andcustomer service will ensure many milesof exhilarating, safe and comfortabledriving in your new F-150 SVT Raptor.
Your choice of an SVT product is anintelligent and informed one. SVT strivesto build engaging vehicles that involve thedriver in every aspect of the drivingexperience. Although performance is atthe heart of every SVT vehicle, we go muchfurther. Our goal is to deliver acomprehensive, complete vehicle.Sweating the details such as the sound ofthe exhaust, the quality of the interiormaterials, and the functionality andcomfort of the seats. All to make sure thedriver enjoys not only an exceptionalperformance, but an outstanding drivingenvironment as well. In the F-150 SVTRaptor, that philosophy is expressed by asophisticated powertrain, outstandingchassis dynamics and significant interiorand exterior enhancements.
This supplement complements your F-150Owner’s Manual and provides informationspecific to SVT and the Raptor. By referringto the pages listed in this supplement, youcan identify those features,recommendations and specificationsunique to your new SVT vehicle. If thereare any discrepancies between thissupplement and the F-150 Owner’sManual, this supplement supersedes theinformation found in the Owner’s Manual.
PRODUCT HISTORY
The History of Special VehicleTeam (SVT)
The Ford Special Vehicle Team (SVT) wasestablished in 1991 to polish the Ford Ovalby creating low-volume, factory-producedvehicles designed for those select fewwhose idea of driving is a high-powered,passionate experience — not just a meansof getting from point A to point B.
In a move to support this spiritedenthusiasm, Ford Motor Company carefullyintegrated the wide array of talent in thecompany into a small, cross-functionalgroup of engineers and product planners,housed together under one roof with acommon mission: to create vehiclesspecifically designed to meet the uniqueneeds and desires of the knowledgeabledriving enthusiast.
Each of nearly 150000 SVT vehiclesproduced since the 1993 model year hasbeen designed and developed with the fourSVT Hallmarks in mind:
•Performance
•Substance
•Exclusivity
•Value
These hallmarks have driven the SVTMustang Cobra and the Cobra R, the SVTF-150 Lightning, the SVT Contour, the SVTFocus, Ford GT, Shelby GT500, GT500KRand the F-150 SVT Raptor.
We are proud and passionate about whatwe do, and we’re glad you have made usyour choice.
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F-150 SVT Raptor-Specific ExteriorFeatures
•6.2L Boss V8 engine
•6R80 6-speed automatic transmission
•4x4 electronic shift-on-the-fly transfercase
•Modified rear differential capable oflocking in 2H, 4H and 4L
•Torsen helical front differential forincreased capability
•4.10 front and rear axle ratios
•35 tooth spline rear axle shafts forincreased capability
•Super Cab or Crew Cab – 5.5 foot boxwith unique outer box
•Box graphics
•Hood with functional air extractors
•Hood graphics
•Unique grille
•Front off-road camera
•Front camera washer
•Dual exhaust, 3.5 inch exhaust tips
•Modified rear bumper with integratedrear tow hooks
•Heavy duty front skid plate and engineskid plate, and front tow hooks
•Cast aluminum running board/sillprotector with Durabed protection
•Front fenders with functional airextractors
•Seats with increased bolstering andunique covers
•Front and rear LED marker lamps
•Switch pack with off-road mode andhill descent buttons, and four auxiliaryswitches
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•Longer, cast aluminum lower controlarms
•Longer, forged steel upper control arms
•Front coil springs and rear leaf springs
•Fox Racing 1.8 inch piston internalbypass front shocks
•Fox Racing 1.8 inch, internal bypass,remote reservoir rear shocks
•Micro-cellular urethane jouncebumpers (front and rear)
•Raptor navigation welcome screen
•Full-size all-terrain spare tire
•Off-road specific calibrations forengine, transmission and AdvanceTracsystem
•Standard 17 inch Cast AluminumWheels
•Optional 17 inch forged aluminumbeadlock compatible wheels
•LT 315/70-17 BF Goodrich all-terraintires
Note:Your F-150 SVT Raptor is equippedwith unique front and rear high-performanceFox shock absorbers designed for severeoff-road use. Due to the hydraulic motionof the shock fluid in the unique internalbypass system, you can expect some noiseduring on-road driving, including boom,chirp, or clunk noises. This is a normalcharacteristic of the shock absorbers andyou should not attempt repair.
F-150 SVT Raptor-Specific Interior Features
•Instrument panel cluster graphics
•High line LCD cluster with unique SVToff-road screen
•Steering wheel - unique wrap withon-center marker, thumb pads andimproved grip contour
•Door trim inserts and center stack trim
•Off-road style floor mats with SVT logo
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6.2L V8 Engine
Windshield washer fluid reservoirA.
Engine oil dipstickB.
Brake fluid reservoirC.
Engine coolant reservoirD.
Air filter assemblyE.
Power steering fluid reservoirF.
Power distribution boxG.
Engine oil filler capH.
BatteryI.
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FUEL QUALITY
Note:Use of any fuel other than thoserecommended may cause powertraindamage, a loss of vehicle performance, andrepairs may not be covered under warranty.
Choosing the Right Fuel
Use only UNLEADED gasoline orUNLEADED gasoline blended with amaximum of 15% ethanol in your gasolinevehicle. If your vehicle is a Flex Fuel Vehicle(FFV), it will have a yellow bezel placedover the fuel fill inlet.
Do not use:
•fuels containing more than 15%ethanol or E-85 fuel
•fuels containing methanol
•fuels containing metallic basedadditives, including manganese-basedcompounds
•fuels containing the octane boosteradditive, methylcyclopentadienylmanganese tricarbonyl (MMT)
•leaded-fuel (The use of leaded fuel isprohibited by law)
Note:Use of any fuel other than therecommended fuel can cause powertraindamage, impair the emission control systemor cause loss of vehicle performance. Anydamage to the vehicle that is caused by theuse of fuel not recommended will not becovered under warranty.
Octane Recommendations
Regular unleaded gasoline with a pump(R+M)/2 octane rating of 87 isrecommended. Some stations offer fuelsposted as Regular with an octane ratingbelow 87, particularly in high altitude areas.Fuels with octane levels below 87 are notrecommended.
Do not be concerned if your enginesometimes knocks lightly. However, if itknocks heavily under most drivingconditions while you are using fuel with therecommended octane rating, see yourauthorized dealer to prevent any enginedamage.
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PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
WARNINGS
Hill descent control cannot controldescent in all surface conditions andcircumstances, such as ice orextremely steep grades. Hill descentcontrol is a driver assist system and cannotsubstitute for good judgment by the driver.Failure to do so may result in loss of vehiclecontrol, crash or serious injury.
Hill descent control does not providehill hold at zero miles per hour (0kilometers per hour). When stopped,the parking brake must be applied or thevehicle must be placed in P (Park) or itmay roll away.
Hill descent control allows the driver to setand maintain vehicle speed whiledescending steep grades in various surfaceconditions.
Hill descent control can maintain vehiclespeeds on downhill grades between 2 mph(3 km/h) and 12 mph (20 km/h). Above 20mph (32 km/h), the system remainsarmed, but descent speed cannot be setor maintained.
Hill descent control requires a coolingdown interval after a period of sustaineduse. The amount of time that the featurecan remain active before cooling varieswith conditions. The system will provide awarning in the message center and a chimewill sound when the system is about todisengage for cooling. At this time,manually apply the brakes as needed tomaintain descent speed.
USING HILL DESCENT
CONTROL
1.Press and release the hill descentbutton located on the center console.Switching on this feature will light thebutton and sound a tone.
2.Press the accelerator pedal to increasedescent speed until you have reachedthe desired speed.
3.Press the brake pedal to decreasedescent speed until you have reachedthe desired speed.
Note:Once you have reached the desireddescent speed, remove your feet from thepedals to maintain the chosen vehiclespeed.
See the Information Displays chapter ofyour Owner’s Manual for hill descentmode messages.
Disabling Hill Descent Control
To switch off the hill descent control, pressthe button located on the center consolea second time. The light will turn off andthe information display will indicate thatyou have switched this off.
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