power steering FORD F150 2017 13.G Owners Manual
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Anti-Theft Alarm............................................76
Power Running Boards
Using Power Running Boards....................78
Steering Wheel
Adjusting the Steering Wheel...................80
Audio Control
...................................................81
Voice Control
...................................................82
Cruise Control..................................................82
Information Display Control
.......................83
Pedals
Adjusting the Pedals....................................84
Wipers and Washers
Windshield Wipers........................................85
Autowipers.......................................................85
Windshield Washers.....................................86
Lighting
Lighting Control
..............................................87
Autolamps........................................................87
Instrument Lighting Dimmer.....................88
Daytime Running Lamps
............................89
Automatic High Beam Control.................89
Front Fog Lamps.............................................91
Direction Indicators
........................................91
Spot Lamps
.......................................................91
Interior Lamps
.................................................92
Ambient Lighting
...........................................94
Windows and Mirrors
Power Windows
.............................................95
Exterior Mirrors
................................................96
Interior Mirror
...................................................99
Sliding Windows..........................................100
Sun Visors
.......................................................100
Moonroof........................................................100 Instrument Cluster
Gauges
..............................................................
102
Warning Lamps and Indicators...............105
Audible Warnings and Indicators...........108
Information Displays
General Information.....................................110
Information Messages
................................126
Climate Control
Manual Climate Control..............................141
Automatic Climate Control
.......................143
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate.........................................................144
Heated Windows and Mirrors
...................147
Cabin Air Filter
................................................147
Remote Start.................................................148
Seats
Sitting in the Correct Position..................149
Head Restraints
............................................149
Manual Seats
..................................................151
Power Seats
....................................................152
Memory Function
.........................................154
Rear Seats.......................................................156
Heated Seats
.................................................156
Climate Controlled Seats...........................157
Front Seat Armrest......................................159
Rear Seat Armrest........................................159
Universal Garage Door Opener
Universal Garage Door Opener...............160
Auxiliary Power Points
Auxiliary Power Points................................164
Storage Compartments
Center Console
..............................................166
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Load Carrying
Load Retaining Fixtures.............................247
Load Limit......................................................248
Bed Access
.....................................................252
Bed Ramps
.....................................................253
Towing
Towing a Trailer
............................................256
Trailer Reversing Aids..................................257
Trailer Sway Control....................................267
Recommended Towing Weights............267
Essential Towing Checks..........................278
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels
......285
Driving Hints
Breaking-In....................................................288
Economical Driving
.....................................288
Driving Through Water
..............................289
Floor Mats
......................................................289
Snowplowing................................................290
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance..................................293
Hazard Warning Flashers.........................294
Fuel Shutoff...................................................294
Jump Starting the Vehicle........................295
Post-Crash Alert System
..........................297
Transporting the Vehicle...........................297
Towing Points
...............................................298
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need..............300
In California (U.S. Only).............................301
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only).....................302
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only).......................303
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada
........................................................303 Ordering Additional Owner's
Literature....................................................304
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)............................................................305
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)............................................................305
Fuses
Fuse Specification Chart..........................307
Changing a Fuse............................................315
Maintenance
General Information
.....................................317
Opening and Closing the Hood...............317
Under Hood Overview - 2.7L EcoBoost™.................................................318
Under Hood Overview - 3.5L
....................319
Under Hood Overview - 3.5L Ecoboost™................................................320
Under Hood Overview - 5.0L....................321
Engine Oil Dipstick.......................................322
Engine Oil Check..........................................322
Oil Change Indicator Reset.......................323
Engine Coolant Check................................323
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check............................................................327
Transfer Case Fluid Check........................328
Brake Fluid Check
........................................328
Power Steering Fluid Check.....................328
Washer Fluid Check
....................................329
Fuel Filter........................................................329
Changing the 12V Battery.........................329
Checking the Wiper Blades.......................331
Changing the Wiper Blades......................331
Adjusting the Headlamps.........................332
Changing a Bulb
...........................................333
Bulb Specification Chart...........................337
Changing the Engine Air Filter................339
Vehicle Care
General Information
...................................340
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Parking aid
Parking brake
Power steering fluid
Power windows front/rear
Power window lockout
Requires registered technician
Safety alert
See Owner's Manual
See Service Manual
Service engine soon
Side airbag
Shield the eyes
Stability control
Windshield wash and wipe DATA RECORDING
Service Data Recording
Service data recorders in your vehicle are
capable of collecting and storing
diagnostic information about your vehicle.
This potentially includes information about
the performance or status of various
systems and modules in the vehicle, such
as engine, throttle, steering or brake
systems. In order to properly diagnose and
service your vehicle, Ford Motor Company
(Ford of Canada in Canada), and service
and repair facilities may access or share
among them vehicle diagnostic
information received through a direct
connection to your vehicle when
diagnosing or servicing your vehicle.
Additionally, Ford Motor Company (Ford
of Canada, in Canada) may, where
permitted by law, use vehicle diagnostic
information for vehicle improvement or
with other information we may have about
you, (for example, your contact
information), to offer you products or
services that may interest you. Data may
be provided to our service providers such
as part suppliers that may help diagnose
malfunctions, and who are similarly
obligated to protect data. We retain this
data only as long as necessary to perform
these functions or to comply with law. We
may provide information where required
in response to official requests to law
enforcement or other government
authorities or third parties acting with
lawful authority or court order, and such
information may be used in legal
proceedings. For U.S. only (if equipped), if
you choose to use connected apps and
services, such as SYNC Vehicle Health
Report or MyFord Mobile App, you consent
that certain diagnostic information may
also be accessed electronically by Ford
Motor Company and Ford authorized
service facilities, and that the diagnostic
information may be used to provide
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ADJUSTING THE STEERING
WHEEL
WARNING
Do not adjust the steering wheel
when your vehicle is moving.
Note:
Make sure that you are sitting in the
correct position. See Sitting in the Correct
Position (page 149). 1. Unlock the steering column.
2.
Adjust the steering wheel to the desired
position. 3. Lock the steering column.
Power Tilt and Telescope Steering
Column
(If Equipped)
WARNING
Do not adjust the steering wheel
when your vehicle is moving.
Note:
Make sure that you are sitting in the
correct position. See Sitting in the Correct
Position
(page 149).
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ADJUSTING THE PEDALS (If
Equipped)
Note: Never use the controls when your feet
are on the accelerator or brake pedals,
especially when the vehicle is moving.
Note: Adjust the pedals only when your
vehicle is in park (P).
Depending on your vehicle and equipment
level, the shape and location of your
power-adjustable pedal control can vary.
• If your control is vertical, then it is to
the left of the steering column and on
the instrument panel.
• If your control is horizontal, then it is on
the left side of the steering column.
The Vertical Control Farther.
A.
Closer.
B. The Horizontal Control Farther.
A.
Closer.
B.
Both horizontal and vertical controls
operate the same way:
1. Press and hold A to move the pedals away from you.
2. Press and hold B to move the pedals closer to you.
You can save and recall the pedal positions
with the memory feature. See
Memory
Function (page 154).
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Off Road
Pitch, steering angle and roll
Power Distribution
Settings Settings
Blind Spot
Cross Traffic Alert
Rear Park Aid
Trailer BLIS Select Your Setting
DTE Calcula-
tion
Easy Entry/ExitSelect Your Setting
Autolamp
Delay
Lighting
Daytime Lights
Autolock
Locks
AutounlockSelect Your Setting
Remote
Unlock
Vehicle
Climate
Control
Remote Start
Seats
Duration
System
Courtesy Wipe
Wiper
Controls
Advanced
Settings
Rain Sensing
Hold OK to Create MyKey
Create MyKey
MyKey
Select Your Setting
911 Assist
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Towing
Pro Trailer Backup
Assist only Supports
Trailers with
Conventional
Hitches. Press OK to
Exit
Conventional
Connec-
tion Check-
list Fifth Wheel
Gooseneck
Off Road Use the arrow buttons to choose
between the following off road
options.
Off Road
Pitch, steering angle, roll, Elocker and 4X4
Power Distribution
Settings Use the arrow buttons to
configure different driver setting
choices.
Settings
Auto Highbeam
Blind Spot
Cross Traffic Alert
Driver Alert
Rear Park Aid
Trailer BLIS Select Your Setting
Alert Sensit-
ivity
Collision
Warn
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Lane Keeping System
Action
Message
The system has malfunctioned. Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Lane Keeping Sys.
Malfunction Service Required
The system has detected a condition that has caused thesystem to be temporarily unavailable.
Front Camera Tempor-
arily Not Available
The system has detected a condition that requires you toclean the windshield in order for it to operate properly.
Front Camera Low Visib-
ility Clean Screen
The system has malfunctioned. Contact an authorized dealeras soon as possible.
Front Camera Malfunc-
tion Service Required
The system requests you to keep your hands on the steering wheel.
Keep Hands on Steering
Wheel
Maintenance Action
Message
Stop your vehicle as soon as safely possible and turn off the
engine. Check the oil level. If the warning stays on or continues to come on with your engine running, contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Low Engine Oil Pressure
The engine oil life remaining is 10% or less. See Engine Oil
Check (page 322).
Change Engine Oil Soon
The oil life left is at 0%.
See Engine Oil Check (page 322).
Oil Change Required
The brake fluid level is low, inspected the brake systemimmediately. See
Brake Fluid Check (page 328).
Brake Fluid Level Low
The brake system needs servicing. Stop your vehicle in a safeplace. Contact an authorized dealer.
Check Brake System
Your vehicle is still in Transport or Factory mode. This may
not allow some features to operate properly. See an author- ized dealer.
Transport / Factory
Mode Contact Dealer
The powertrain needs service due to a powertrain malfunction.
See Manual
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Action
Message
The electric park brake system has been put into a special
mode that is used to allow service of the rear brakes. Contact an authorized dealer.
Park Brake Maintenance
Mode
The electric park brake system has detected a condition thatrequires service. Some functionality may still be available. Contact an authorized dealer.
Park Brake Limited
Function Service Required
The electric park brake system has detected a condition thatrequires service. Contact an authorized dealer.
Park Brake Malfunction
Service Now
Power Steering Action
Message
The power steering system has detected a condition thatrequires service. See an authorized dealer.
Steering Fault Service
Now
The power steering system is not working. Stop your vehiclein a safe place. Contact an authorized dealer.
Steering Loss Stop
Safely
The power steering system has detected a condition withinthe power steering system or passive entry or passive start system requires service. Contact an authorized dealer.
Steering Assist Fault
Service Required
The steering lock system has detected a condition thatrequires service. See an authorized dealer.
Steering Lock Malfunc-
tion Service Now
Pro Trailer Backup Assist Action
Message
Pro Trailer Backup Assist can only be activated whenthe vehicle is stopped.
Pro Trailer Backup Assist™ Not
Active Stop Vehicle to Activate
Camera System is locating the sticker. Wait until thesticker is found before attempting to use Pro Trailer Backup Assist.
Pro Trailer Backup Assist™
Locating Sticker Please wait... Press Knob to Exit
Stop Now. Pro Trailer Backup Assist has reached maxtrailer angle.
Pro Trailer Backup Assist™ Stop
now Maximum trailer angle Press Knob to Exit
Stop Now. Pro Trailer Backup Assist is no longercontrolling steering.
Pro Trailer Backup Assist™ Stop
Now Take Control of Steering Wheel
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Lumbar and bolster mode
Massage mode
Upper lumbar
Back massage intensity
adjustment
A
Lumbar decrease
Massage intensity decrease
and off*
B
Lower lumbar**
Cushion massage intensity
adjustment
C
Lumbar increase
Massage intensity increase
D
-
On and off
E
* The massage feature defaults to an
alternating massage mode with back
massage intensity adjustment. The lumbar
and bolster feature defaults to the middle
lumbar mode.
** Press C a second time to adjust the back
bolster. Press C a third time to adjust the
cushion bolster.
You can also adjust this feature through
the touchscreen. When switched on, the
system displays directions for you to adjust
the lumbar settings in your seat or to set
the massage function. To access and make
adjustments to the lumbar setting:
1. Press the Menu Settings icon > Vehicle
> Multi-contour Seat.
2. Choose the desired seat to adjust.
3. Press the + or - to adjust the lumbar intensity.
To access and make adjustments to the
massage setting:
1. Press the Menu Settings icon > Vehicle
>Multi-contour Seat.
2. Choose the desired seat to adjust.
3. Press Off, Low or High. MEMORY FUNCTION (If Equipped) WARNINGS
Before activating the seat memory,
make sure that the area immediately
surrounding the seat is clear of
obstructions and that all occupants are
clear of moving parts. Do not use the memory function
when your vehicle is moving.
This function automatically recalls the
position of these features:
•
Driver seat.
• Power mirrors.
• Optional power steering column.
• Optional power adjustable pedals.
The memory control is on the driver door.
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