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2005
F-150
(f12)
Owners
Guide
(post-2002-fmt)
USA
(fus)
Driving
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Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
1
Introduction
4
Breaking-In Your Vehicle
5
Protecting the Environment
5
Service Data Recording
6
Event Data Recording
6
Special Instructions
6
Using Your Vehicle with a Snowplow
7
Using Your Vehicle as an Ambulance
7
Vehicle Symbol Glossary
8
Instrument Cluster
10
Base Instrument Cluster
10
Base with Tachometer Instrument Cluster
10
Warning and Control Lights
10
Warning Lights and Chimes
10
Electronic Throttle Control
11
Luxury Instrument Cluster
11
Service Engine Soon
11
Air Bag Readiness
12
Anti-Lock Brake System
12
Brake System Warning Light
12
MID and Luxury Instrument Cluster
12
Door Ajar
13
Four Wheel Drive High
13
Four Wheel Drive Low
13
Overdrive off
13
Check Fuel Cap
14
Check Gauge
14
Low Fuel
14
Mini Message Center Warning Displays
14
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
15
Gauges
15
Odometer
15
Speedometer
15
Battery Voltage Gauge
16
Tachometer
16
Trip Odometer
16
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge
17
Fuel Gauge
17
Entertainment Systems
18
Ford Am/Fm Stereo System
18
Setting the Clock
19
AM/FM Stereo with CD
20
Ford Single CD Sound System
20
Autoset
21
Speed Sensitive Volume
21
AM/FM Stereo Cassette with CD
23
Ford Dual Media Sound System
23
AM/FM Stereo with In-Dash Six CD
26
Premium/Audiophile In-Dash Six CD/Mp3 Sound System
26
Balance
27
Bass
27
Treble
27
Compression
28
Rds
28
Cassette/Player Care
30
Family Entertainment System
30
Radio Frequencies
30
Radio Reception Factors
30
CD/CD Player Care
31
Heater Only System
32
Operating Tips
32
Climate Controls
32
Manual Heating and Air Conditioning System
33
Max A/C
33
Heated Mirrors
34
Automatic Temperature Control (Atc) System
36
Temperature Conversion
36
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) System with Heated Seats
38
Rear Window Defroster
41
Lights
42
Autolamp Control
42
Headlamp Control
42
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
43
Foglamp Control
43
High Beams
43
Flash to Pass
44
Panel Dimmer Control
44
Vertical Aim Adjustment
44
Turn Signal Control
45
Interior Lamps
46
Map Lamps
46
Rear Dome Lamp
46
Rear Map Lamp
46
Bulb Replacement
47
Courtesy/Reading/Cargo Lamps
47
Dome/Courtesy Lamps
47
Headlamp Condensation
47
Replacing Exterior Bulbs
47
Using the Right Bulbs
48
Replacing Front Parking Lamp/Turn Signal/Sidemarker Bulbs
50
Replacing Tail/Brake/Turn Signal/Backup Lamp Bulbs
50
Replacing Foglamp Bulbs
51
Replacing High-Mount Brake and Cargo Lamp Bulbs
51
Replacing License Plate Lamp Bulbs
52
Driver Controls
53
Changing the Wiper Blades
53
Multi-Function Lever
53
Windshield Wiper/Washer Control
53
Illuminated Visor Mirror
54
Overhead Console
54
Steering Wheel Adjustment
54
Tilt Steering Wheel
54
Overhead Storage Bins
55
Storage Compartment
55
Bin Removal
56
Auxiliary Power Point
57
Center Console
58
Cell Phone Use
59
Power Windows
59
One Touch down
60
Power Sliding Back Window
60
Window Lock
60
Accessory Delay
61
Automatic Dimming Inside Rear View Mirror
61
Mirrors
61
Power Side View Mirrors
61
Exterior Mounted Mirror Turn Signal Indicator
62
Heated Outside Mirrors
62
Fold-Away Mirrors
63
Power Adjustable Foot Pedals
63
Setting Speed Control
64
Speed Control
64
Increasing Speed While Using Speed Control
65
Reducing Speed While Using Speed Control
65
Resuming a Set Speed
65
Audio Control Features
66
Steering Wheel Controls
66
Turning off Speed Control
66
Climate Control Features
67
Moon Roof
67
Homelink Wireless Control System
68
To Close the Moon Roof
68
To Open the Moon Roof
68
To Vent the Moon Roof
68
Programming
69
Gate Operator & Canadian Programming
71
Operating the Homelink Wireless Control System
71
Erasing Homelink Buttons
72
Message Center
72
Reprogramming a Single Homelink Button
72
Compass Display
73
Info Menu
73
Reset
73
Selectable Features
73
Compass Zone/Calibration Adjustment
74
Average Fuel Economy (AFE)
75
Distance to Empty (DTE)
75
Setup Menu
76
System Check
76
Trip Elapsed Drive Time
76
Autolamp Delay
77
Autolocks
77
Units (English/Metric)
77
Language
78
System Warnings
78
Check Charging System
79
Check Engine Temperature
79
Reduced Engine Power
79
Stop Engine Safely
79
Engine Failsafe Mode
80
Low Brake Fluid Level
80
Low Oil Pressure
80
Mini Message Center Electronic Compass/Temperature Display
80
Compass
81
Compass Zone Adjustment
81
Compass Calibration Adjustment
82
Tailgate Lock
82
Tailgate Removal
82
Bed Extender
83
Locks and Security
85
Keys
85
Power Door Locks
85
Smart Unlocking Feature
85
Childproof Door Locks
86
Remote Entry System
86
Unlocking the Doors
87
Locking the Doors
87
Power Door Lock/Unlock Disable Feature
87
Deactivating/Activating Power Door Lock/Unlock Disable Feature
88
Sounding a Panic Alarm
88
Memory Feature
88
Activating the Memory Feature
89
Deactivating the Memory Feature
89
Replacing the Battery
89
Replacing Lost Transmitters
90
Programming Remote Transmitters
90
Illuminated Entry
91
Perimeter Lighting Feature
92
Enabling/Disabling the Perimeter Lighting Feature
92
Autolock
93
Deactivating/Activating Autolock
93
Power Door Unlock/Lock Procedure
94
Keyless Entry Key Pad Procedure
94
Message Center Procedure
94
Keyless Entry System
95
Programming a Personal Entry Code
95
Erasing Personal Code
95
Antiscan Feature
96
Securilock Passive Anti-Theft System
96
Theft Indicator
97
Automatic Arming
97
Automatic Disarming
98
Replacement Keys
98
Programming Spare Keys
98
Adjustable Head Restraints
100
Seating and Safety Restraints
100
Front Seat
101
Using the Armrest
101
Adjusting the Front Power Seat
102
Using the Manual Lumbar Support
102
Heated Seats
103
Memory Seats/Adjustable Pedals
103
Folding up the Rear Seats
104
Head Restraints
104
Rear Seats
104
Personal Safety System
105
Returning the Seat to Seating Position
105
Safety Restraints
105
Driver and Passenger Dual-Stage Airbag Supplemental Restraints
106
Driver’s Seat Position Sensor
106
Front Crash Severity Sensor
106
How Does the Personal Safety System Work?
106
Front Passenger Sensing System
107
Front Safety Belt Usage Sensors
107
Determining if the Personal Safety System Is Operational
108
Front Outboard Safety Belt Energy Management Retractors
108
Front Outboard Safety Belt Pretensioners
108
Safety Restraints Precautions
109
Combination Lap and Shoulder Belts
110
Center Front Safety Belt (Regular Cab Center Seating Position Only)
111
Safety Belt with Cinch Tongue (Regular Cab Center Only)
112
How to Fasten the Cinch Tongue (Regular Cab Center Only)
113
Automatic Locking Mode
114
Energy Management Retractors
114
Vehicle Sensitive Mode
114
When to Use the Automatic Locking Mode
114
How to Use the Automatic Locking Mode
115
How to Disengage the Automatic Locking Mode
116
Safety Belt Pretensioner
116
Front Safety Belt Height Adjustment
117
Safety Belt Usage Sensors
117
Adjusting the Lap Belt
118
Beltminder
119
Conditions of Operation
119
Safety Belt Warning Light and Indicator Chime
119
Deactivating/Activating the Beltminder Feature
122
One Time Disable
122
Safety Belt Extension Assembly
123
Airbag Supplemental Restraint System (Srs)
124
Safety Belt Maintenance
124
Important SRS Precautions
125
Children and Airbags
127
How Does the Airbag Supplemental Restraint System Work?
128
Important Child Restraint Precautions
132
Safety Restraints for Children
132
Child Booster Seats
133
Children and Safety Belts
133
When Children Should Use Booster Seats
133
Types of Booster Seats
134
Child and Infant or Child Safety Seats
135
Safety Seats for Children
135
The Importance of Shoulder Belts
135
Installing Child Safety Seats with Combination Lap and Shoulder Belts
137
Attaching Child Safety Seats with Tether Straps
143
Front Seat Tether Strap Attachment
144
Rear Seat Tether Strap Attachment
146
Attaching Safety Seats with LATCH Attachments for Child Seat Anchors
147
Tires, Wheels and Loading
149
4WD and AWD Systems
149
Notice to Utility Vehicle and Truck Owners
149
Vehicle Characteristics
149
How Your Vehicle Differs from Other Vehicles
150
Information about Uniform Tire Quality Grading
151
Temperature a B C
152
Traction AA a B C
152
Treadwear
152
Glossary of Tire Terminology
153
Tires
153
Inflating Your Tires
154
Inspecting Your Tires
154
Tire Inflation
154
Tire Replacement Requirements
156
Changing the Tires
157
Temporary Emergency Spare Tire Information
157
Location of the Spare Tire and Tools
158
Removing the Spare Tire
158
Tire Change Procedure
159
Stowing the Flat/Spare Tire
162
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall
163
Wheel Lug Nut Torque Specifications
163
Information on “P” Type Tires
164
Information on “T” Type Tires
168
Location of the Tire Label
168
Tire Care
168
Tire Wear
169
Highway Hazards
170
Safety Practices
170
Tire and Wheel Alignment
170
Tire Rotation
171
Base Curb Weight
172
Snow Tires and Chains
172
Vehicle Loading - with and Without a Trailer
172
Payload
173
Vehicle Curb Weight
173
Cargo Weight
174
Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight
177
Steps for Determining the Correct Load Limit
177
Trailer Towing
179
Hitches
185
Load Equalizing Hitch
185
Preparing to Tow
185
Safety Chains
185
Driving While You Tow
186
Servicing after Towing
186
Trailer Lamps
186
Using a Step Bumper
186
Launching or Retrieving a Boat
187
Recreational Towing
187
Driving
189
Starting
189
Positions of the Ignition
189
Preparing to Start Your Vehicle
189
Important Safety Precautions
190
Before Starting the Vehicle
190
Starting the Engine
193
Brakes
194
Using the Engine Block Heater
194
Guarding against Exhaust Fumes
194
Important Ventilating Information
194
Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
195
Using ABS
195
ABS Warning Lamp
195
Parking Brake
196
Steering
197
Traction-Lok Axle
197
Preparing to Drive Your Vehicle
197
Automatic Transmission Operation
198
Brake-Shift Interlock - Column-Shift Transmission
198
Brake-Shift Interlock - Floor-Shift Transmission
199
Manual Transmission Operation
204
Forced Downshifts
204
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck in Mud or Snow
204
Using the Clutch
204
Recommended Shift Speeds
205
Reverse
206
Parking Your Vehicle
206
Reverse Sensing System
207
Removing the Key
207
Four-Wheel Drive Operation
209
System Indicator Lights
209
Using a Manual 4WD System
209
Shifting between 2H (2WD High) and 4H (4WD High)
210
Shifting To/From 4L (4WD Low)
210
Using the N (Neutral) Position
210
Using the Electronic Shift 4WD System
211
Driving Off-Road with Truck and Utility Vehicles
212
Basic Operating Principles
212
If Your Vehicle Goes off the Edge of the Pavement
213
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck
213
Emergency Maneuvers
214
Parking
214
4WD Systems
215
Normal Characteristics
215
Sand
215
Mud and Water
216
Driving on Hilly or Sloping Terrain
217
Driving on Snow and Ice
218
Maintenance and Modifications
218
Driving through Water
219
Snowplowing
219
Installing the Snowplow
219
Operating the Vehicle with the Snowplow Attached
220
Snowplowing with Your Air Bag Equipped Vehicle
220
Transmission Operation While Plowing
221
Engine Temperature While Plowing
221
Roadside Emergencies
222
Getting Roadside Assistance
222
Using Roadside Assistance
222
Hazard Flasher Switch
223
Fuel Pump Shut-Off Switch
223
Fuses and Relays
224
Standard Fuse Amperage Rating and Color
225
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel / Power Distribution Box
225
Fuses Codes
226
Auxiliary Relay Box
230
Jump Starting
231
Preparing Your Vehicle
231
Connecting the Jumper Cables
232
Removing the Jumper Cables
234
Wrecker Towing
236
Customer Assistance
237
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)
245
Cleaning
246
Washing the Exterior
246
Waxing
246
Paint Chips
247
Engine
247
Plastic Exterior Parts
249
Windows and Wiper Blades
249
Instrument Panel and Cluster Lens
250
Interior Trim
250
Interior
250
Leather Seats
251
Underbody
252
Scratches
252
Conditioning
252
Maintenance and Specifications
254
Service Recommendations
254
Working with the Engine off
254
Working with the Engine on
254
Opening the Hood
255
Identifying Components in the Engine Compartment
256
4.6L V8
257
5.4L V8
258
Checking the Engine Oil
259
Windshield Washer Fluid
259
Adding Engine Oil
262
Engine Oil and Filter Recommendations
262
Battery
263
Checking Engine Coolant
265
Adding Engine Coolant
266
Recycled Engine Coolant
268
Coolant Refill Capacity
269
Severe Climates
269
What You Should Know about Fail-Safe Cooling
269
How Fail-Safe Cooling Works
270
When Fail-Safe Mode Is Activated
270
Fuel Information
271
What You Should Know about Automotive Fuels
271
Fuel Filler Cap
273
Refueling
273
Choosing the Right Fuel
274
Cleaner Air
275
Fuel Quality
275
Octane Recommendations
275
Filling the Tank
276
Fuel Filter
276
Measuring Techniques
276
Running out of Fuel
276
Calculating Fuel Economy
277
Habits
278
Maintenance
278
Conditions
279
Emission Control System
279
EPA Window Sticker
279
On Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)
280
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing
281
Power Steering Fluid
282
Brake Fluid
283
Clutch Fluid
283
Checking Automatic Transmission Fluid
284
Correct Fluid Level
285
Low Fluid Level
285
Adjusting Automatic Transmission Fluid Levels
286
High Fluid Level
286
Checking and Adding Manual Transmission Fluid
287
Driveline Universal Joint and Skip Yoke
288
Transfer Case Fluid
288
Air Filter
289
Changing the Air Filter Element
289
Motorcraft Part Numbers
291
Refill Capacities
292
Lubricant Specifications
295
Engine Data
297
Vehicle Dimensions
298
Certification Label
302
Identifying Your Vehicle
302
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
302
Engine Number
303
Transmission/Transaxle Code Designations
303
Accessories
304
Interior Style
305
Lifestyle
305
Peace of Mind
305
Index
307
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Model
2005 F-150
Category
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Language
English
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