tailgate FORD F150 2017 13.G Owner's Manual

For a complete listing of the accessories
that are available for your vehicle, please
contact your authorized dealer or visit the
online store web site:
Web Address (United States)
www.Accessories.Ford.com Web Address (Canada)
www.Accessories.Ford.ca
Ford Accessories are available for your
vehicle through an authorized Ford dealer.
Ford Motor Company will repair or replace
any properly authorized dealer-installed
Ford Original Accessory found to be
defective in factory-supplied materials or
workmanship during the warranty period,
as well as any component damaged by the
defective accessories.
Ford Motor Company will warrant your
accessory through the warranty that
provides the greatest benefit:
• 24 months, unlimited mileage.
• The remainder of your new vehicle
limited warranty.
Contact an authorized dealer for details
and a copy of the warranty.
Exterior style
• Bed rails.
• Chrome exhaust tips.
• Custom graphics*.
• Fender flares.
• Hood deflector.
• Running boards.
• Side window deflectors.
• Splash guards.
• Tailgate dampener. •
Tow hooks.
• Trim kits.
Interior style
• Ambient lighting.
• Floor mats.
• Leather-trimmed interior seating*.
• Tray floor liners.
Lifestyle
• Bed extender.
• Bedliners and bedmats.
• Bed ramps.
• Bed side step.
• Ford Telematics ™*.
• Hitch balls and towbars.
• Interior cargo organization and
management.
• In-vehicle safe*.
• Racks and carriers*.
• Rear-seat entertainment*.
• Smoker's package.
• Sportliner cargo liner*.
• Tonneau covers*.
• Towing mirrors.
• Trailer brake controller.
• Trailer hitches, wiring harnesses and
accessories.
• Truck bed camping tent*.
• Truck bed cargo organization and
management.
• Wireless charging*.
Peace of mind
• Back-up alarm*.
• Bed hooks*.
• Bumper- and hitch-mounted parking
sensors*.
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If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud or
Snow................................................................... 192
Understanding the Shift Positions of your Automatic Transmission............................ 186
Understanding your SelectShift™ Automatic transmission............................. 188
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check.............................................................327
Auto-Start-Stop............................................174 Disabling Auto StartStop................................. 175
Enabling Auto StartStop.................................. 174
Autowipers.......................................................85
Auxiliary Power Points................................164 110 Volt - 400 Watt Capacity AC Power
Outlet................................................................. 164
12 Volt DC Power Point..................................... 164
Locations............................................................... 164
B
Battery See: Changing the 12V Battery..................... 329
Bed Access.....................................................252
Box Side Step...................................................... 252
Bed Extender
....................................................72
Grocery Mode......................................................... 73
Tailgate Mode......................................................... 72
Bed Ramps
.....................................................253
Installing the Ramp Holder............................ 255
Stowing the Bed Ramp................................... 254
Using the Bed Ramp......................................... 253
Blind Spot Information System.............236 Blind Spot Information System with Trailer
Tow..................................................................... 238
Switching the System Off and On..............240
System Errors...................................................... 240
Using the System............................................... 236
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood............317
Booster Seats
..................................................29
Types of Booster Seats...................................... 29
Brake Fluid Check
........................................328
Brakes..............................................................203 General Information......................................... 203
Breaking-In....................................................288
Bulb Specification Chart...........................337 C
Cabin Air Filter................................................147
California Proposition 65..............................11
Capacities and Specifications - 2.7L
EcoBoost™
................................................388
Specifications..................................................... 389
Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L.................................................................392
Specifications..................................................... 393
Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L Ecoboost™
.................................................396
Specifications ...................................................... 397
Capacities and Specifications - 5.0L...............................................................400
Specifications...................................................... 401
Capacities and Specifications
.................381
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior............................... 341
Center Console
..............................................166
Changing a Bulb...........................................333
Accessing the Halogen High Beam, Low
Beam and Direction Indicator
Bulbs.................................................................. 334
Lamp Assembly Condensation.................... 333
Replacing Brake, Rear, Direction Indicator and Reverse Lamp Bulbs........................... 336
Replacing Cargo Lamp and High-mount Brake Lamp Bulbs........................................ 336
Replacing Exterior Mounted Mirror Direction Indicator Lamp Bulbs.................................. 337
Replacing Fog Lamp Bulbs............................ 335
Replacing LED Brake, Rear, Direction Indicator and Reverse Lamp
Bulbs.................................................................. 336
Replacing LED Cargo Lamp, Spot Lamp and High-mount Brake Lamp Bulbs...............337
Replacing LED Direction Indicator and Side Marker Bulbs.................................................. 336
Replacing LED Headlamp Bulbs.................. 336
Replacing Side Marker Bulb........................... 335
Replacing the Halogen High Beam, Low Beam and Direction Indicator
Bulbs.................................................................. 334
Replacing the License Plate Lamp Bulb.................................................................... 337
Changing a Fuse............................................315 Fuses....................................................................... 315
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Electric Parking Brake................................204
Applying the Electric Parking Brake...........204
Applying the Electric Parking Brake When
the Vehicle is Moving................................... 205
Battery With No Charge.................................. 206
Releasing the Electric Parking Brake..........205
Electronic Locking Differential................201 Activating the Electronic Locking
Differential....................................................... 201
Electronic Tailgate.........................................69
With the Outside Control Button................... 69
With the Remote Control.................................. 69
Emission Control System..........................183 On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)................... 184
Readiness for Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) Testing................................................... 185
End User License Agreement.................558 VEHICLE SOFTWARE END USER LICENSE
AGREEMENT (EULA) ................................. 558
Engine Block Heater
.....................................172
Using the Engine Block Heater....................... 173
Engine Coolant Check................................323 Adding Coolant................................................... 324
Coolant Change................................................. 326
Engine Coolant Temperature Management................................................... 327
Fail-Safe Cooling............................................... 326
Recycled Coolant............................................... 325
Severe Climates................................................. 325
Engine Immobilizer See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 74
Engine Oil Check..........................................322 Adding Engine Oil............................................... 322
Engine Oil Dipstick.......................................322
Engine Specifications - 2.7L EcoBoost™..................................................381
Drivebelt Routing................................................ 381
Engine Specifications - 3.5L Ecoboost™.................................................382
Drivebelt Routing............................................... 382
Engine Specifications - 3.5L.....................381 Drivebelt Routing............................................... 382
Engine Specifications - 5.0L...................383 Drivebelt Routing............................................... 383
Entertainment..............................................480 AM/FM Radio....................................................... 481
Apps....................................................................... 489
Bluetooth Stereo or USB................................ 488CD (If equipped)................................................
487
HD Radio ™ Information (If
Available)........................................................ 484
SIRIUS® Satellite Radio (If Activated)........................................................ 482
Sources................................................................. 480
Supported Media Players, Formats and Metadata Information................................ 489
USB Ports............................................................. 489
Environment
......................................................15
EPB See: Electric Parking Brake............................ 204
Essential Towing Checks..........................278 Before Towing a Trailer.................................... 283
Hitches................................................................... 279
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Watercraft (PWC)........................................ 284
Safety Chains...................................................... 279
Trailer Brakes...................................................... 280
Trailer Lamps....................................................... 283
Trailer Towing Connector................................ 278
Using a Step Bumper....................................... 283
When Towing a Trailer..................................... 283
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording.............................................. 9
Export Unique Options.................................14
Exterior Mirrors
................................................96
360-Degree Camera.......................................... 98
Auto-dimming Feature...................................... 98
Blind Spot Information System...................... 99
Clearance Lamps ................................................ 98
Direction Indicator Mirrors ............................... 98
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors............................... 96
Heated Exterior Mirrors ..................................... 98
Integrated Blind Spot Mirror............................ 98
Memory Mirrors ................................................... 98
Power Exterior Mirrors........................................ 96
Power-Folding Mirrors........................................ 97
PowerScope ™ Power Telescoping
Mirrors.................................................................. 97
Puddle Lamps....................................................... 98
Spot Lamps........................................................... 98
Telescoping Mirrors.............................................. 97
F
Fastening the Seatbelts...............................35 Fastening the Cinch Tongue............................ 36
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L
Lane Keeping System.................................232
Switching the System On and Off...............233
System Display................................................... 234
System Settings................................................. 233
Troubleshooting................................................. 235
Lighting Control..............................................87
Headlamp Flasher................................................ 87
High Beam............................................................... 87
Lighting...............................................................87
Load Carrying
.................................................247
Load Limit......................................................248
Special Loading Instructions for Owners of
Pick-up Trucks and Utility-type
Vehicles............................................................. 252
Vehicle Loading - with and without a Trailer................................................................ 248
Load Retaining Fixtures.............................247 BoxLink ™ Cleats................................................. 247
Locking and Unlocking
................................64
Activating Intelligent Access........................... 64
Autolock and Autounlock................................. 66
Battery Saver......................................................... 66
Illuminated Entry.................................................. 66
Power Door Locks................................................ 64
Remote Control.................................................... 64
Smart Unlock......................................................... 65
Smart Unlocks for Intelligent Access Keys...................................................................... 65
Lug Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel........................ 372
M
Maintenance...................................................317 General Information........................................... 317
Manual Climate Control
..............................141
Manual Seats..................................................151
Manual Lumbar .................................................. 152
Moving the Seat Backward and Forward.............................................................. 151
Recline Adjustment........................................... 152
Manual Tailgate..............................................69
Media Hub......................................................422
Memory Function
.........................................154
Easy Entry and Exit Feature............................ 155Linking a PreSet Position to your Remote
Control or Intelligent Access Key.............155
Saving a PreSet Position.................................. 155
Message Center See: Information Displays................................ 110
Mirrors See: Heated Windows and Mirrors...............147
See: Windows and Mirrors................................ 95
Mobile Communications Equipment.......13
Moonroof........................................................100 Bounce-Back
........................................................ 101
Opening and Closing the Moonroof.............101
Motorcraft Parts - 2.7L EcoBoost™.................................................383
Motorcraft Parts - 3.5L Ecoboost™.................................................385
Motorcraft Parts - 3.5L..............................384
Motorcraft Parts - 5.0L
.............................385
MyKey Troubleshooting...............................62
MyKey ™.............................................................59
Principle of Operation........................................ 59
N
Navigation......................................................498 cityseeker............................................................. 505
Destination Mode............................................. 500
Map Mode............................................................ 498
Navigation Map Updates............................... 506
Navigation Menu............................................... 503
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link.................. 506
Waypoints............................................................ 504
Normal Scheduled Maintenance..........542 Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor............................. 542
Normal Maintenance Intervals..................... 543
O
Oil Change Indicator Reset.......................323
Oil Check See: Engine Oil Check....................................... 322
Opening and Closing the Hood................317
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature.....................................................304
Obtaining a French Owner ’s Manual.........305
Overhead Console
........................................167
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P
Parking Aids....................................................213
Principle of Operation....................................... 213
Parking Brake................................................204
Passive Anti-Theft System
.........................74
SecuriLock ™........................................................... 74
PATS See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 74
Pedals................................................................84
Perchlorate.........................................................11
Personal Safety System ™
..........................44
How Does the Personal Safety System
Work?.................................................................. 44
Phone
...............................................................492
During a Phone Call......................................... 496
Making Calls........................................................ 495
Pairing Your Cell Phone for the First Time................................................................... 492
Phone Menu........................................................ 493
Receiving Calls................................................... 496
Smartphone Connectivity.............................. 497
Text Messaging................................................... 497
Post-Crash Alert System...........................297
Power Door Locks See: Locking and Unlocking............................. 64
Power Running Boards
.................................78
Power Seats....................................................152
Multi-Contour Front Seats With Active
Motion ............................................................... 153
Power Lumbar..................................................... 153
Power Steering Fluid Check.....................328
Power Windows
.............................................95
Accessory Delay................................................... 96
Bounce-Back......................................................... 95
One-Touch Up or Down..................................... 95
Window Lock......................................................... 96
Protecting the Environment........................15
R
Rear Axle
..........................................................201
Rear Parking Aid............................................213
Obstacle Distance Indicator........................... 214
Rear Seat Armrest........................................159
Rear Seats.......................................................156 Folding Up the Rear Seat Cushion ..............156 Returning the Seat to the Seating
Position............................................................. 156
Rear View Camera
.......................................218
Camera guidelines............................................. 219
Manual Zoom...................................................... 220
Obstacle Distance Indicator.......................... 220
Rear Camera Delay........................................... 220
Using the Rear View Camera System.........218
Rear View Camera See: Rear View Camera.................................... 218
Recommended Towing Weights
............267
Calculating the Maximum Loaded Trailer
Weight for Your Vehicle............................... 277
Refueling.........................................................180 System Warnings................................................ 182
Remote Control..............................................53 Car Finder................................................................ 56
Integrated Keyhead Transmitters .................. 53
Intelligent Access Key......................................... 54
Memory Feature................................................... 56
Remote Start.......................................................... 57
Replacing the Battery......................................... 54
Sounding a Panic Alarm..................................... 57
Remote Start.................................................148 Automatic Settings............................................ 148
Removing the Tailgate.................................70
Repairing Minor Paint Damage..............345
Replacement Parts Recommendation........................................12
Collision Repairs.................................................... 12
Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical Repairs.................................................................. 12
Warranty on Replacement Parts..................... 12
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control............................................................58
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only).............................................................305
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only).............................................................305
Roadside Assistance..................................293 Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting Roadside
Assistance....................................................... 293
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Roadside Assistance Program Coverage................294
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Using Roadside Assistance....................................................... 294
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Getting Roadside Assistance................................... 293
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Steering...........................................................243
Electric Power Steering................................... 243
Steering Wheel Lock...................................169
Steering Wheel...............................................80
Storage Compartments............................166
Sunroof See: Moonroof..................................................... 100
Sun Visors
.......................................................100
Illuminated Vanity Mirror................................. 100
Supplementary Restraints System.........45 Principle of Operation........................................ 45
Symbols Glossary
.............................................7
SYNC™ 3.........................................................461 General Information.......................................... 461
SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting.......................521
SYNC™ Applications and Services........................................................439
911 Assist............................................................... 439
SYNC Mobile Apps............................................. 441
SYNC™............................................................423 General Information......................................... 423
SYNC™ Troubleshooting.........................453
T
Tailgate Lock
....................................................69
Tailgate Step.....................................................71
Closing the Step..................................................... 71
Opening the Step................................................... 71
Tailgate..............................................................69
Technical Specifications See: Capacities and Specifications.............381
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only).......................302
Tire Care
...........................................................351
Glossary of Tire Terminology......................... 352
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading.............................................................. 351
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall............................................................ 353
Temperature A B C............................................ 352
Traction AA A B C................................................ 351
Treadwear.............................................................. 351
Tire Pressure Monitoring System...........367 Changing Tires With a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System....................................... 368
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System ...................................... 368Tires
See: Wheels and Tires..................................... 349
Towing a Trailer
............................................256
Load Placement................................................. 257
Towing Points
...............................................298
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels..........................................................285
Emergency Towing............................................ 285
Recreational Towing......................................... 285
Towing.............................................................256
Traction Control
...........................................208
Principle of Operation..................................... 208
Trailer Reversing Aids..................................257 Principle of Operation...................................... 258
Pro Trailer Backup Assist™............................ 257
Setting Up Pro Trailer Backup Assist.........258
Troubleshooting................................................. 262
Using Pro Trailer Backup Assist..................... 261
Trailer Sway Control....................................267
Transfer Case Fluid Check........................328
Transmission Code Designation............387
Transmission..................................................186
Transmission See: Transmission.............................................. 186
Transporting the Vehicle...........................297
Type Approvals
............................................582
RF Certification Logos for Tire Pressure
Monitoring Sensor(s).................................. 582
U
Under Hood Overview - 2.7L EcoBoost™..................................................318
2.7L EcoBoost...................................................... 318
Under Hood Overview - 3.5L Ecoboost™.................................................320
Under Hood Overview - 3.5L....................319
Under Hood Overview - 5.0L....................321
Unique Driving Characteristics.................174
Universal Garage Door Opener...............160 HomeLink Wireless Control System...........160
USB Port
..........................................................422
Using Adaptive Cruise Control................225 Blocked Sensor.................................................. 230
Changing the Set Speed................................. 228
Detection Issues................................................. 229
Disengaging the System................................. 228
Following a Vehicle........................................... 226
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