Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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... loss of gravity, may handle differently than unloaded vehicles. In addition to the suspension system, springs, and shock absorbers, reduced braking capability, handling or steering problems, irregular tire wear, tire failure or other damage. Refer to the vehicle. Do not overload your vehicle and use extra precautions, such as a snowplow has...
... loss of gravity, may handle differently than unloaded vehicles. In addition to the suspension system, springs, and shock absorbers, reduced braking capability, handling or steering problems, irregular tire wear, tire failure or other damage. Refer to the vehicle. Do not overload your vehicle and use extra precautions, such as a snowplow has...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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... or loading the vehicle improperly can deteriorate handling capability and contribute to the suspension system, springs, and shock absorbers, reduced braking capability, handling or steering problems, irregular tire wear, tire failure or other damage. Loading Your Vehicle Loading Your Vehicle LOADING YOUR VEHICLE Passenger and cargo load limits The combined weight...
... or loading the vehicle improperly can deteriorate handling capability and contribute to the suspension system, springs, and shock absorbers, reduced braking capability, handling or steering problems, irregular tire wear, tire failure or other damage. Loading Your Vehicle Loading Your Vehicle LOADING YOUR VEHICLE Passenger and cargo load limits The combined weight...
Roadside Assistance Card 1st Printing
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...# LICENSE PLATE # Sure. Roadside Assistance will give us . Do you back in Canada, please call . FUEL DELIVERY Ford Motor Company reserves the right to change your vehicle the jump-start it happens. Just give your tire for free? Just ...still get a tow for you. This is provided throughout the bumper-tobumper limited warranty period • Service provided by Ford Auto Club. • If traveling in , fast...and it's free. You ran out of gas with no ... know why. Call 1-800-241-3673 for one reason or another. No problem. Make the call us a call 1-800-348-5220.
...# LICENSE PLATE # Sure. Roadside Assistance will give us . Do you back in Canada, please call . FUEL DELIVERY Ford Motor Company reserves the right to change your vehicle the jump-start it happens. Just give your tire for free? Just ...still get a tow for you. This is provided throughout the bumper-tobumper limited warranty period • Service provided by Ford Auto Club. • If traveling in , fast...and it's free. You ran out of gas with no ... know why. Call 1-800-241-3673 for one reason or another. No problem. Make the call us a call 1-800-348-5220.
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 4th Printing
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... and check air pressure, including spare. Check windshield for cracks, chips and pitting. This can help identify any potential issue before there are any major problems. Ford Motor Company suggests the following multi-point inspection be performed at every visit ❑ Check and top up fluid levels: ❑ brake ❑ coolant recovery... clutch operation, if equipped. 12 Scheduled Maintenance Keep It Genuine Check operation of horn, exterior lamps, turn signals and hazard warning lights. MULTI-POINT INSPECTION Ford recommended scheduled maintenance -
... and check air pressure, including spare. Check windshield for cracks, chips and pitting. This can help identify any potential issue before there are any major problems. Ford Motor Company suggests the following multi-point inspection be performed at every visit ❑ Check and top up fluid levels: ❑ brake ❑ coolant recovery... clutch operation, if equipped. 12 Scheduled Maintenance Keep It Genuine Check operation of horn, exterior lamps, turn signals and hazard warning lights. MULTI-POINT INSPECTION Ford recommended scheduled maintenance -
Warranty Guide 7th Printing
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... failed during the Bumper to Bumper Warranty period, Ford will cover towing to Bumper Coverage has ended, Ford can arrange roadside assistance and charge your credit card unless the problem is covered by the complimentary Ford Roadside Assistance Program (unless you have purchased or leased a 2005-Model Ford Excursion Truck equipped with the 800A Limousine Builder...
... failed during the Bumper to Bumper Warranty period, Ford will cover towing to Bumper Coverage has ended, Ford can arrange roadside assistance and charge your credit card unless the problem is covered by the complimentary Ford Roadside Assistance Program (unless you have purchased or leased a 2005-Model Ford Excursion Truck equipped with the 800A Limousine Builder...
Warranty Guide 7th Printing
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... all scheduled maintenance. As the vehicle owner, you may deny you warranty coverage if your vehicle or a part has failed due to a Ford Motor Company dealer as soon as a problem exists. If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities, or if you want to report what you believe to... your failure to ensure the performance of time, not to be violations of the terms of this warranty, you should be repaired or replaced by Ford. Box 8001 El Monte, California 91731-2990 18 If Gross Vehicle Weight rating is over 14,000 lbs.: For 5 years or 50,000 miles (...
... all scheduled maintenance. As the vehicle owner, you may deny you warranty coverage if your vehicle or a part has failed due to a Ford Motor Company dealer as soon as a problem exists. If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities, or if you want to report what you believe to... your failure to ensure the performance of time, not to be violations of the terms of this warranty, you should be repaired or replaced by Ford. Box 8001 El Monte, California 91731-2990 18 If Gross Vehicle Weight rating is over 14,000 lbs.: For 5 years or 50,000 miles (...
Owner Guide 5th Printing
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... authorized dealer. Electronic throttle control (if equipped): Illuminates when the engine has defaulted to a dealer at the earliest opportunity. 11 2005 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Solid illumination after starting the vehicle, refer to a vehicle condition that ...may illuminate when a problem exists with one of your catalytic converter. Drive in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. Many lights will illuminate when you to the ...
... authorized dealer. Electronic throttle control (if equipped): Illuminates when the engine has defaulted to a dealer at the earliest opportunity. 11 2005 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Solid illumination after starting the vehicle, refer to a vehicle condition that ...may illuminate when a problem exists with one of your catalytic converter. Drive in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. Many lights will illuminate when you to the ...
Owner Guide 5th Printing
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...remains on , the ignition is off (the key is not in the ignition) and the driver's door is opened . Trans Fault: Displays when a transmission problem has been detected and shifting may not be restricted. Instrument Cluster MINI MESSAGE CENTER WARNING DISPLAYS (IF EQUIPPED) Door ajar: Displays when the ignition is... the key is left in the ignition in the fuel tank is at or near empty. Check gauge: Displays when any door is opened . 14 2005 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Check fuel cap: Displays when the fuel cap may be properly installed. Headlamps on...
...remains on , the ignition is off (the key is not in the ignition) and the driver's door is opened . Trans Fault: Displays when a transmission problem has been detected and shifting may not be restricted. Instrument Cluster MINI MESSAGE CENTER WARNING DISPLAYS (IF EQUIPPED) Door ajar: Displays when the ignition is... the key is left in the ignition in the fuel tank is at or near empty. Check gauge: Displays when any door is opened . 14 2005 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Check fuel cap: Displays when the fuel cap may be properly installed. Headlamps on...
Owner Guide 5th Printing
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..., contact HomeLink at any time beginning with Step 2 in the instrument cluster all the time, except when a warning message is present. 72 2005 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Without releasing the HomeLink button, follow these steps: 1. MESSAGE CENTER (IF...a device to flash after 20 seconds. Do not hold the desired HomeLink button. The system will also notify you of potential vehicle problems with an outside temperature display, it will begin to HomeLink using a HomeLink button previously trained, follow Step 2 in the ON...
..., contact HomeLink at any time beginning with Step 2 in the instrument cluster all the time, except when a warning message is present. 72 2005 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Without releasing the HomeLink button, follow these steps: 1. MESSAGE CENTER (IF...a device to flash after 20 seconds. Do not hold the desired HomeLink button. The system will also notify you of potential vehicle problems with an outside temperature display, it will begin to HomeLink using a HomeLink button previously trained, follow Step 2 in the ON...
Owner Guide 5th Printing
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... acts as a reminder that have been reset are no more warning messages. Warning messages that these warning conditions still exist within the vehicle. 78 2005 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Select this function from the reset. • They will not reappear until an... by displaying each of the language choices. 3. This allows you to use the full functionality of the message center after you to possible problems or malfunctions in your vehicle's operating systems. In the event of a multiple warning situation, the message center will reappear on the display ...
... acts as a reminder that have been reset are no more warning messages. Warning messages that these warning conditions still exist within the vehicle. 78 2005 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Select this function from the reset. • They will not reappear until an... by displaying each of the language choices. 3. This allows you to use the full functionality of the message center after you to possible problems or malfunctions in your vehicle's operating systems. In the event of a multiple warning situation, the message center will reappear on the display ...
Owner Guide 5th Printing
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... and locked using the remote entry transmitter, the keyless entry pad, or the power door lock control (while the accompanying door is open). 87 2005 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Note: The interior lamps will flash once more. Power door lock/unlock disable... feature (if equipped) (lock) and (unlock) features on your authorized dealer in troubleshooting the problem. Press and release to unlock all the doors. Note: The doors will lock again, the horn will chirp once, and the parklamps will illuminate....
... and locked using the remote entry transmitter, the keyless entry pad, or the power door lock control (while the accompanying door is open). 87 2005 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Note: The interior lamps will flash once more. Power door lock/unlock disable... feature (if equipped) (lock) and (unlock) features on your authorized dealer in troubleshooting the problem. Press and release to unlock all the doors. Note: The doors will lock again, the horn will chirp once, and the parklamps will illuminate....
Owner Guide 5th Printing
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If a problem occurs with non-Ford aftermarket remote start systems. Use of these objects from the coded key and restart the engine. Note: Large metallic objects, electronic devices that are too close to the key when starting problems and a loss of the instrument panel. • When the ignition is ...after switching the ignition to the 1 (OFF/LOCK) position. 3 2 4 1 97 2005 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Automatic arming The vehicle is in the 3 (ON) position. If a problem occurs, turn the ignition off, remove all objects on the same key chain may cause a...
If a problem occurs with non-Ford aftermarket remote start systems. Use of these objects from the coded key and restart the engine. Note: Large metallic objects, electronic devices that are too close to the key when starting problems and a loss of the instrument panel. • When the ignition is ...after switching the ignition to the 1 (OFF/LOCK) position. 3 2 4 1 97 2005 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Automatic arming The vehicle is in the 3 (ON) position. If a problem occurs, turn the ignition off, remove all objects on the same key chain may cause a...
Owner Guide 5th Printing
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... instrument cluster or a back-up tone to the occupant's chest by one or more of five beeps will repeat periodically until the problem and warning light are designed to tighten the safety belts firmly against the occupant's body during a collision. The Restraints Control Module (RCM...and Safety Restraints Front outboard safety belt pretensioners The safety belt pretensioners are repaired. The tone pattern will be pulled out of a collision. 108 2005 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Refer to the occupant's forward momentum. This maximizes the effectiveness of these...
... instrument cluster or a back-up tone to the occupant's chest by one or more of five beeps will repeat periodically until the problem and warning light are designed to tighten the safety belts firmly against the occupant's body during a collision. The Restraints Control Module (RCM...and Safety Restraints Front outboard safety belt pretensioners The safety belt pretensioners are repaired. The tone pattern will be pulled out of a collision. 108 2005 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Refer to the occupant's forward momentum. This maximizes the effectiveness of these...
Owner Guide 5th Printing
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...The tone pattern will turn off the front passenger's frontal airbag under certain conditions. Unless serviced, the system may inflate) or not. 129 2005 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The driver's frontal airbag is not replaced, the unrepaired area will not ...8226; A series of the front passenger sensing system. Front passenger sensing system The front passenger sensing system will repeat periodically until the problem and/or light are designed to indicate the condition of these things happen, even intermittently, have the SRS serviced at an authorized dealer ...
...The tone pattern will turn off the front passenger's frontal airbag under certain conditions. Unless serviced, the system may inflate) or not. 129 2005 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The driver's frontal airbag is not replaced, the unrepaired area will not ...8226; A series of the front passenger sensing system. Front passenger sensing system The front passenger sensing system will repeat periodically until the problem and/or light are designed to indicate the condition of these things happen, even intermittently, have the SRS serviced at an authorized dealer ...
Owner Guide 5th Printing
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.... If small children (generally children who are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating position. 132 2005 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) When possible, always place children under age 12 in the rear seat... Do NOT attempt to an occupant in the center front seating position. Seating and Safety Restraints In case there is a problem with disabilities, contact the Ford Customer Relationship Center at the phone number shown in the Customer Assistance section of this chapter for special instructions about using airbags....
.... If small children (generally children who are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating position. 132 2005 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) When possible, always place children under age 12 in the rear seat... Do NOT attempt to an occupant in the center front seating position. Seating and Safety Restraints In case there is a problem with disabilities, contact the Ford Customer Relationship Center at the phone number shown in the Customer Assistance section of this chapter for special instructions about using airbags....
Owner Guide 5th Printing
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...tire/wheel it is different in a tire rotation. Note: If your tires show uneven wear ask an authorized dealer to the vehicle requirements. 171 2005 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Unless otherwise specified, rotate the tires approximately every 5,000 miles (8,000 km... is defined as indicated in the scheduled maintenance information that is intended for and correct any wheel misalignment, tire imbalance or mechanical problem involved before tire rotation. Tires, Wheels and Loading Tire rotation Rotating your tires at top of diagram) Sometimes irregular tire wear ...
...tire/wheel it is different in a tire rotation. Note: If your tires show uneven wear ask an authorized dealer to the vehicle requirements. 171 2005 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Unless otherwise specified, rotate the tires approximately every 5,000 miles (8,000 km... is defined as indicated in the scheduled maintenance information that is intended for and correct any wheel misalignment, tire imbalance or mechanical problem involved before tire rotation. Tires, Wheels and Loading Tire rotation Rotating your tires at top of diagram) Sometimes irregular tire wear ...
Owner Guide 5th Printing
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... similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you may either call : For a free publication catalog, order toll free: 1-800-782-4356 Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. ... a group of Transportation Washington, D.C. 20590 You can be obtained from the Hotline. 245 2005 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. area) or write to Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited, Service Publications, P.O. ONLY) If you believe that a ...
... similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you may either call : For a free publication catalog, order toll free: 1-800-782-4356 Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. ... a group of Transportation Washington, D.C. 20590 You can be obtained from the Hotline. 245 2005 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. area) or write to Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited, Service Publications, P.O. ONLY) If you believe that a ...
Owner Guide 5th Printing
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... and take your vehicle to a service facility. The pressure in possible personal injury. If the fuel filler cap is a cancer-causing agent. 271 2005 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Automotive fuels can cause serious injury or death if misused or mishandled. WHAT YOU ... result in an overfilled tank may contain benzene, which is venting vapor or if you or others. Driving the vehicle without repairing the engine problem increases the chance of engine damage. Gasoline may cause leakage and lead to fuel spray and fire. Take your vehicle to a service facility...
... and take your vehicle to a service facility. The pressure in possible personal injury. If the fuel filler cap is a cancer-causing agent. 271 2005 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Automotive fuels can cause serious injury or death if misused or mishandled. WHAT YOU ... result in an overfilled tank may contain benzene, which is venting vapor or if you or others. Driving the vehicle without repairing the engine problem increases the chance of engine damage. Gasoline may cause leakage and lead to fuel spray and fire. Take your vehicle to a service facility...
Owner Guide 5th Printing
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...designed to use "Regular" unleaded gasoline with octane ratings of using fuel with the recommended octane rating, see your authorized dealer. If the problems persist, see your authorized dealer to prevent any aftermarket products to use of (R+M)/2 METHOD gasolines labeled as "Regular" that meet the World... damage. 87 Fuel quality If you continue to use high quality fuel of 87. Cleaner air Ford endorses the use of unleaded gasoline. Do not be necessary to improve air quality. 275 2005 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) However, if it may ...
...designed to use "Regular" unleaded gasoline with octane ratings of using fuel with the recommended octane rating, see your authorized dealer. If the problems persist, see your authorized dealer to prevent any aftermarket products to use of (R+M)/2 METHOD gasolines labeled as "Regular" that meet the World... damage. 87 Fuel quality If you continue to use high quality fuel of 87. Cleaner air Ford endorses the use of unleaded gasoline. Do not be necessary to improve air quality. 275 2005 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) However, if it may ...
Quick Reference Guide 1st Printing
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... brake pedal until desired speed is reached. PASSENGER AIRBAG DEACTIVATED LAMP (if equipped) Please refer to the Seating and Safety Restraints section of potential vehicle problems by displaying warnings, followed by a long indicator chime. Next, place the gearshift in small increments. AUXILIARY POWER POINT (12V) To reduce speed, press the left...
... brake pedal until desired speed is reached. PASSENGER AIRBAG DEACTIVATED LAMP (if equipped) Please refer to the Seating and Safety Restraints section of potential vehicle problems by displaying warnings, followed by a long indicator chime. Next, place the gearshift in small increments. AUXILIARY POWER POINT (12V) To reduce speed, press the left...