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REFILL
CAPACITIES
Fluid
Ford
Part
Name
Application
Capacity
Brake
fluid
and
clutch
fluid
High
Performance
DOT
3
Motor
V
ehicle
Brake
Fluid
All
Fill
to
line
on
reservoir
Engine
coolant
1
Motorcraft
Premium
Engine
Coolant
(green-
colored)
or
Motorcraft
Premium
Gold
Engine
Coolant
(yellow-
colored)
4.2L
V6
engine
with
1
row
radiator
19.0L
(20.1
quarts)
4.2L
V6
engine
with
2
row
radiator
20.4L
(21.6
quarts)
4.6L
V8
engine
with
1
row
radiator
19.5L
(20.6
quarts)
4.6L
V8
engine
with
2
row
radiator
21.9L
(23.1
quarts)
5.4L
V8
engine
with
1
row
radiator
22.6L
(23.9
quarts)
5.4L
V8
engine
with
2
row
radiator
24.1L
(25.5
quarts)
Engine
oil
(includes
filter
change)
Motorcraft
SAE
5W
-20
Super
Premium
Motor
Oil
All
5.7L
(6.0
quarts)
Fuel
tank
N/A
4x4
Reg.
Cab
with
short
wheelbase
92.7L
(24.5
gallons)
4x2
Regular
Cab,
SuperCab
and
SuperCrew
with
short
wheelbase
94.6L
(25.0
gallons)
All
long
Wheelbase
113.6L
(30.0
gallons)
Capacities
and
specifications
262
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f
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261
263
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
1
Context
1
Introduction
2
Information about the Guide
3
Emission Warranty
3
Breaking-In Your Vehicle
3
Vehicle Symbol Glossary
6
Instrumentation
8
Audio System
9
Climate Control Systems
9
Warning Lights and Chimes
10
Low Fuel
10
Service Engine Soon
11
Brake System Warning
12
Air Bag Readiness
12
Safety Belt
12
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
13
Turn Signal
13
High Beams
13
Anti-Theft System
13
Oil Pressure/Engine Coolant
14
Transmission Control Indicator Light (TCIL)
14
Four Wheel Drive Low/Indicator
14
Supplemental Restraint System (Srs)/Key-In-Ignition Warning Chime
15
Speed Control
15
Safety Belt Warning/Minder Chime
15
Door Ajar
15
Standard/Optional Instrument Cluster Gauges
16
Fuel Gauge
17
Speedometer
17
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
18
Odometer/Trip Odometer
18
Tachometer
19
Battery Voltage Gauge
19
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge
19
Flash to Pass
20
Headlamp Control
20
Controls and Features
20
Panel Dimmer Control
21
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
21
Foglamp Control
21
Autolamp Control
22
Power Rear Slider Window
22
Power Adjustable Foot Pedals
22
4WD Control
23
Auxiliary Power Point 12V
23
AM/FM Stereo Cassette
24
Auxiliary Power Point (Supercrew Only)
24
Using Your Audio System
24
AM/FM Select in Radio/Tape Mode
25
Volume/Power Control
25
Tune Adjust
26
Seek/Scan Function
26
Scan Function in Radio Mode
26
Radio Station Memory Preset
26
Setting Memory Preset Stations
27
Bass/Treble Adjust
27
Speaker Balance/Fade Adjust
28
Tape Select
28
Eject Function
29
Automatic Music Search
29
Tape Direction Select
29
Rewind/Fast Forward
29
Dolby Noise Reduction
30
Setting the Clock
30
Premium AM/FM Stereo/Single CD Radio
31
Speed Sensitive Volume
32
CD/AM/FM Select
33
AM/FM Select in Radio/CD or CD Changer Mode
33
Tune Adjust in Radio Mode
33
Tune Adjust for CD Changer
34
Autoset Memory Preset
35
Starting Autoset Memory Preset
35
Compression/Shuffle Feature
37
Radio Data System (RDS) Feature
38
Traffic
38
Program Type
38
Show
39
Mute Mode
39
Tape/CD Select
46
CD Changer
51
Setting the Clock with Radio Data System Feature
51
Loading/Remove Discs
53
Troubleshooting the CD Changer
54
Cleaning Compact Discs
54
CD and CD Changer Care
55
Cassette and Cassette Player Care
55
Radio Frequency Information
55
Climate Control System
56
Heater Only System
56
Fan Speed Control
56
Radio Reception Factors
56
Mode Selector Control
57
Temperature Control Knob
57
Manual Heating and Air Conditioning System
59
Passenger Air Bag On/Off Switch
62
Positions of the Ignition
62
Turn Signal Control
63
Tilt Steering Wheel
67
Hazard Flasher
67
Indicator Light
67
Windshield Wiper/Washer Controls
68
Overdrive Control
68
Overhead Console
69
Storage Compartment
69
Installing a Garage Door Opener
70
Electronic Compass/Temperature Display
71
Outside Air Temperature
71
Compass Zone Adjustment
72
Compass Calibration Adjustment
73
Interior Lamps
73
Map Lamps
73
Rear Dome Lamp
74
Courtesy/Reading Lamps
74
Illuminated Visor Mirror
75
Automatic Dimming Rear View Mirrors
75
Rear Door Lamps
75
Homelink Universal Transceiver with Travelnote
76
Programming
76
Operating the Homelink Universal Transceiver
77
Rolling Code Programming
77
Erasing Homelink Buttons
78
Canadian Programming
79
Operating Travelnote
79
One-Touch Moon Roof
81
Center Console
82
Power Windows
82
Accessory Delay
83
Power Door Locks
83
One Touch down
83
Childproof Door Locks
84
Power Side View Mirrors
84
Signal/Fold-Away Mirrors
85
Positive Retention Floor Mat
86
Tailgate Lock
86
Tailgate Removal
87
Bed Extender
87
Tonneau Cover
89
Flareside Only
91
Styleside Only
92
Hard Tonneau Cover
93
Interior Tonneau Cover Release
93
Automatic Arming/Disarming
94
Securilock Passive Anti-Theft System
94
Key Information
95
Programming Spare Keys
96
Remote Entry System
97
Unlocking/Locking the Doors
98
Sunding a Panic Alarm
99
Replacing the Battery
99
Replacing Lost Transmitters
100
Programming Remote Transmitters
100
Illuminated Entry
101
Autolock/Relock
101
Deactivating/Activating the Autolock Feature
101
Programming Your Own Personal Entry Code
102
Erasing Personal Code
102
Unlocking/Locking the Doors with the Keyless Entry System
103
Activating/Deactivating Autolock with the Keyless Entry System
103
Seating and Safety Restraints
104
Full Bench Seat
106
Captain's Chair
106
Adjusting the Front Power Seat
107
Folding up the Rear Seats
109
Using the Manual Lumbar Support
109
Heated Seats
109
Returning the Seat to Seating Position
110
Folding down the Rear Seats
110
Safety Restraints
113
Using the Armrest
113
Combination Lap and Shoulder Belts
114
Vehicle Sensitive Mode
116
Automatic Locking Mode
116
Safety Belt Pretensioner
118
Front Safety Belt Height Adjustment
119
Adjusting the Lap Belt
121
Safety Belt Extension Assembly
122
Safety Belt Warning Light and Indicator Chime
122
Conditions of Operation
123
Belt Minder
123
One Time Disable
125
Dectivating/Activating the Belt Minder Feature
125
Safety Belt Maintenance
126
Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
127
Important Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Precautions
128
Children and Air Bags
129
Working of the Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System
130
Turning the Passenger Air Bag off
133
Turning the Passenger Air Bag on
134
NHTSA Deactivation Criteria (Excluding Canada)
135
Transport Canada Deactivation Criteria (Canada Only)
136
Safety Restraints for Children
137
Safety Seats for Children
138
Installing a Child Safety Seat
139
F150 Regular/Super Cab
144
F150 Supercrew
144
F150 Supercrew with Quad Buckets
145
Tether Strap Attachment
145
Tether Strap Attachment Rear Supercab Only
146
Preparing to Start Your Vehicle
148
Important Safety Precautions
148
Starting
148
Starting the Engine
151
Using the Engine Block Heater
151
Guarding against Exhaust Fumes
152
Important Ventilating Information
152
Brakes
153
Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
153
ABS Warning Lamp
153
Driving
153
Using ABS
154
Parking Brake
154
Traction-Lok Axle
155
Steering
156
Preparing to Drive Your Vehicle
156
Automatic Transmission Operation
157
Brake-Shift Interlock
157
Driving with a 4-Speed Automatic Transmission
158
Understanding Gearshift Positions
158
Manual Transmission Operation
161
Using the Clutch
161
4.2L V6 Engine (4X2 and 4X4) Upshifts When Accelerating
162
Recommended Shift Speeds
162
4.2L V6 Engine (4X2 and 4X4) Upshifts When Cruising
163
4.6L V8 Engine (4X2 and 4X4 with 3.08:1 Rear Axle Ratio) Upshift When Accelerating/Cruising
163
4.6L V8 Engine (4X2 with Optional Rear Axle Ratio) Upshift When Accelerating/Cruising
164
Maximum Downshift Speeds
164
Parking
165
Reverse
166
Removing Key from Ignition
166
Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) Operation
167
Driving Off-Road with 4WD
171
If Vehicle Gets Stuck
171
Sand, Mud and Water
171
Driving on Hilly or Sloping Terrain
172
Vehicle Loading
173
Driving on Snow and Ice
173
Driving through Water
175
Trailer Towing
176
Trailer Frontal Area Considerations
179
Preparing to Tow
179
Hitches/Load Equalizing Hitch
179
Safety Chains
179
Trailer Brakes/Lamps
180
Using a Step Bumper
180
Driving While You Tow
180
Launching or Retrieving a Boat
181
Servicing after Towing
181
Trailer Towing Tips
181
Snowplowing
182
Recreational Towing
182
Installing the Snowplow
183
Removing Snowplow
184
Snowplowing with Your Air Bag Equipped Vehicle
184
Engine Temperature/Transmission Operation While Plowing
185
Getting Roadside Assistance
186
Roadside Emergencies
186
Resetting the Fuel Pump Shut-Off Switch
187
Fuses and Relays
189
Standard Fuse Amperage Rating and Color
189
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel
190
The Fuses Are Coded as Follows
190
Power Distribution Box
192
The High-Current Fuses Are Coded as Follows
193
Changing the Tires
196
Spare Tire Information
196
Location of the Spare Tire and Tools
196
Removing/Stowing the Spare Tire
197
Tire Change Procedure
197
Jump Starting Vehicle
201
Connecting the Jumper Cables
202
Jump Starting
204
Removing the Jumper Cables
204
Wrecker Towing
206
Service Recommendations
208
Precautions When Servicing Your Vehicle
208
Maintenance and Care
208
Opening the Hood
209
Identifying Components in the Engine Compartment (4.2L V6 Engine)
210
Identifying Components in the Engine Compartment (4.6L V8/5.4L V8 Engines)
211
Checking the Engine Oil
212
Adding Engine Oil
214
Engine Oil and Filter Recommendations
215
Brake Fluid
216
Clutch Fluid
217
Windshield Washer Fluid
218
Checking Engine Coolant
218
Adding Engine Coolant
220
Recycled Engine Coolant
222
Coolant Refill Capacity
222
Severe Climates
223
What to Know about Fail-Safe Cooling
223
When Fail-Safe Mode Is Activated
224
How Fail-Safe Cooling Works
224
Checking and Adding Power Steering Fluid
225
Checking Automatic Transmission Fluid
226
Low/Correct Fluid Level
227
High Fluid Level
228
Adjusting Automatic Transmission Fluid Levels
228
Checking and Adding Manual Transmission Fluid
229
Driveline Universal Joint and Slip Yoke
230
Checking and Adding Manual Transfer Case Fluid
230
Battery
231
Air Filter Maintenance
233
Changing the Air Filter Element
233
Windshield Wiper Blades
234
Information about Uniform Tire Quality Grading
235
Servicing Your Tires
237
Checking the Tire Pressure
237
Tire Rotation
237
Replacing the Tires
238
Snow Tires and Chains
239
What You Should Know about Automotive Fuels
239
Choosing the Right Fuel
241
Octane Recommendations
242
Fuel Quality
242
Fuel Filler Cap
243
Running out of Fuel
243
Cleaner Air
243
Essentials of Good Fuel Economy
244
Fuel Filter
244
Measuring Techniques
244
Filling the Tank
244
Calculating Fuel Economy
245
Good Driving and Fuel Economy Habits
246
Maintenance
246
Conditions
247
EPA Window Sticker
247
Emission Control System
248
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing
249
Replacing Exterior Bulbs
249
Replacing Headlamp Bulbs
250
Replacing Front Parking Lamp/Turn Signal Bulbs
251
Replacing Tail/Brake/Turn Signal/Backup Lamp Bulbs
252
Replacing High-Mount Brake and Cargo Lamp Bulbs
253
Replacing Foglamp Bulbs
253
Replacing Signal Mirror Lamp Bulbs
253
Using the Right Bulbs
254
Replacing License Plate Lamp Bulbs
254
Underbody
255
Cleaning and Caring for Your Vehicle
255
Aiming the Headlamps
255
Washing Vehicle
255
Waxing the Vehicle
256
Repairing Paint Chips
256
Cleaning the Wheels/Engine
256
Cleaning Non-Painted Plastic Exterior Parts
258
Cleaning the Exterior Lamps/Instrument Panel
258
Cleaning the Windshield, Wiper Blades and Rear Window
258
Cleaning and Maintaining the Safety Belts
259
Cleaning Leather Seats
259
Cleaning the Instrument Cluster Lens
259
Cleaning the Interior Fabric
259
Tonneau Cover Care
260
Motorcraft Part Numbers
261
Capacities and Specifications
261
Refill Capacities
262
Lubricant Specifications
265
Engine Data
268
Vehicle Dimensions
268
Certification Label
273
Vehicle Identification Number
273
Engine Number
273
Ford Extended Service Plan
274
Getting the Services You Need
274
Customer Assistance
274
The Dispute Settlement Board (US Only)
277
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program
280
Getting Assistance Outside the US and Canada
280
Ford Car Care Products for Vehicle
281
Ford Accessories for Vehicle
282
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature
286
Reporting Safety Defects
287
Index
288
Filling Station Information
295
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Ford f150 2001 Specifications
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Brand
Ford
Model
f150 2001
Category
Automobile
Language
English
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