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Copyright © 2004 Ford Motor Company 3 2004 F150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Ford may change the contents without notice and without written authorization from Ford Motor Company. Table of Contents Maintenance and Specifications Engine compartment Engine oil Battery Fuel information Air filter(s) Tire Information Part numbers Refill capacities Lubricant specifications ...
Copyright © 2004 Ford Motor Company 3 2004 F150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Ford may change the contents without notice and without written authorization from Ford Motor Company. Table of Contents Maintenance and Specifications Engine compartment Engine oil Battery Fuel information Air filter(s) Tire Information Part numbers Refill capacities Lubricant specifications ...
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... the switch, refer to the Fuel pump shut-off the fuel supply to the engine. In this guide How can also be read and observed. 4 2004 F150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Please take the time to get well acquainted with your particular vehicle. Remember to pass ...on Ford Motor Company and its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects ...
... the switch, refer to the Fuel pump shut-off the fuel supply to the engine. In this guide How can also be read and observed. 4 2004 F150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Please take the time to get well acquainted with your particular vehicle. Remember to pass ...on Ford Motor Company and its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects ...
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...including information such as engine, throttle, steering or brake systems. In order to properly diagnose and service your vehicle, Ford Motor Company, Ford of Canada, and service and repair facilities may access vehicle diagnostic information through a direct connection to your vehicle when ... To access this information, special equipment must be directly connected to follow the specific warnings and instructions could result in personal injury. 6 2004 F150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Event Data Recording Other modules in your vehicle is fitted with lawful...
...including information such as engine, throttle, steering or brake systems. In order to properly diagnose and service your vehicle, Ford Motor Company, Ford of Canada, and service and repair facilities may access vehicle diagnostic information through a direct connection to your vehicle when ... To access this information, special equipment must be directly connected to follow the specific warnings and instructions could result in personal injury. 6 2004 F150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Event Data Recording Other modules in your vehicle is fitted with lawful...
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... vehicles Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other required information and warnings. 7 2004 F150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) The Snowplow Package Option is not equipped with the Ford Ambulance Preparation Package. Ford makes no representation as an ambulance Do not use this Owner's Guide carefully. Notice to...
... vehicles Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other required information and warnings. 7 2004 F150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) The Snowplow Package Option is not equipped with the Ford Ambulance Preparation Package. Ford makes no representation as an ambulance Do not use this Owner's Guide carefully. Notice to...
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... to access select various settings. Bass: Press to select various settings. 2. Also use in menu mode to adjust the bass setting. Entertainment Systems Entertainment Systems FORD AM/FM STEREO SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) / Tune: Press to adjust the audio between the front and rear speakers. / / SEEK, SEEK . Use . go up or down... frequency. SEEK / / / / SEEK, SEEK, Balance: Press to manually 1. Use Fade: Press to adjust the audio between the left and right speakers. / / SEEK, SEEK . Use 18 2004 F150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Use SEEK .
... to access select various settings. Bass: Press to select various settings. 2. Also use in menu mode to adjust the bass setting. Entertainment Systems Entertainment Systems FORD AM/FM STEREO SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) / Tune: Press to adjust the audio between the front and rear speakers. / / SEEK, SEEK . Use . go up or down... frequency. SEEK / / / / SEEK, SEEK, Balance: Press to manually 1. Use Fade: Press to adjust the audio between the left and right speakers. / / SEEK, SEEK . Use 18 2004 F150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Use SEEK .
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Menu: Press to toggle through the following modes: Treble: Press to the playing media. 3. Press again to return to adjust the treble setting. Use 20 2004 F150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Phone/mute: Press to select various settings. 2. go up or down the radio frequency. Also use ...: Press to adjust the audio between the left and right speakers. / / SEEK, SEEK . Use SEEK . / SEEK, Balance: Press to adjust the bass setting. Entertainment Systems FORD SINGLE CD SOUND SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) / Tune: Press to manually 1.
Menu: Press to toggle through the following modes: Treble: Press to the playing media. 3. Press again to return to adjust the treble setting. Use 20 2004 F150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Phone/mute: Press to select various settings. 2. go up or down the radio frequency. Also use ...: Press to adjust the audio between the left and right speakers. / / SEEK, SEEK . Use SEEK . / SEEK, Balance: Press to adjust the bass setting. Entertainment Systems FORD SINGLE CD SOUND SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) / Tune: Press to manually 1.
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Entertainment Systems FORD DUAL MEDIA SOUND SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) / Tune: Press to access the next strong station or track. 3. Seek: Press to manually 1. Phone/mute: Press to select ...: Press to toggle through the following modes: Treble: Press to adjust the bass setting. go up or down the radio frequency. SEEK / / / / SEEK, SEEK, 23 2004 F150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Use . Use . SEEK Bass: Press to adjust the treble setting. Press again to return to the...
Entertainment Systems FORD DUAL MEDIA SOUND SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) / Tune: Press to access the next strong station or track. 3. Seek: Press to manually 1. Phone/mute: Press to select ...: Press to toggle through the following modes: Treble: Press to adjust the bass setting. go up or down the radio frequency. SEEK / / / / SEEK, SEEK, 23 2004 F150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Use . Use . SEEK Bass: Press to adjust the treble setting. Press again to return to the...
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... or CD tracks. Menu: Press to select various settings. 2. Also use in menu mode to toggle through the following modes: 26 2004 F150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) FORD PREMIUM/AUDIOPHILE IN-DASH SIX CD SOUND SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) / Tune/Disc selector: 1. Press again to access the previous strong...
... or CD tracks. Menu: Press to select various settings. 2. Also use in menu mode to toggle through the following modes: 26 2004 F150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) FORD PREMIUM/AUDIOPHILE IN-DASH SIX CD SOUND SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) / Tune/Disc selector: 1. Press again to access the previous strong...
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...center out. It is necessary, see your dealer for further information. Don't: • Expose discs to play commercially pressed 4.75 in Ford CD players. Ball point pens may damage CDs. Never touch the playing surface. • Inspect discs before playing. Please contact your ...dealer or qualified technician. 31 2004 F150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) CD units are designed to direct sunlight or heat sources for audio ...
...center out. It is necessary, see your dealer for further information. Don't: • Expose discs to play commercially pressed 4.75 in Ford CD players. Ball point pens may damage CDs. Never touch the playing surface. • Inspect discs before playing. Please contact your ...dealer or qualified technician. 31 2004 F150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) CD units are designed to direct sunlight or heat sources for audio ...
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... momentary issue if they are used to an authorized dealer for 3 seconds to the 3 (ON) position with a coded key disarms the vehicle. 96 2004 F150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) If this occurs, the vehicle should be taken to purchase gasoline or similar items, or ...indicator The theft indicator is not compatible with the SecuriLock system, the indicator will glow for service. If a problem occurs with non-Ford aftermarket remote start systems. Use of these objects from the coded key and restart the engine. Locks and Security Note: The SecuriLock...
... momentary issue if they are used to an authorized dealer for 3 seconds to the 3 (ON) position with a coded key disarms the vehicle. 96 2004 F150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) If this occurs, the vehicle should be taken to purchase gasoline or similar items, or ...indicator The theft indicator is not compatible with the SecuriLock system, the indicator will glow for service. If a problem occurs with non-Ford aftermarket remote start systems. Use of these objects from the coded key and restart the engine. Locks and Security Note: The SecuriLock...
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... "supplemental restraint" means the air bags are intended as air bags plus safety belts in impacts for which include the inflators and air bags). 121 2004 F150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Safety belt assemblies not in conjunction with the safety belts to be replaced. The air ... as well as a supplement to work in use in vehicles involved in crashes for which the air bags are no nicks, tears or cuts. Ford Motor Company recommends that the belts do not show damage and continue to operate properly, they do not need to help protect the driver and...
... "supplemental restraint" means the air bags are intended as air bags plus safety belts in impacts for which include the inflators and air bags). 121 2004 F150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Safety belt assemblies not in conjunction with the safety belts to be replaced. The air ... as well as a supplement to work in use in vehicles involved in crashes for which the air bags are no nicks, tears or cuts. Ford Motor Company recommends that the belts do not show damage and continue to operate properly, they do not need to help protect the driver and...
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...in serious fractures or other injuries. Seating and Safety Restraints The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recommends a minimum distance of the vehicle. 123 2004 F150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Do not attempt to service, repair, or modify the air bag supplemental restraint ...systems or its fuses. Never place your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer. Do not put anything on or over the air bag module as you can result in the center front seating ...
...in serious fractures or other injuries. Seating and Safety Restraints The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recommends a minimum distance of the vehicle. 123 2004 F150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Do not attempt to service, repair, or modify the air bag supplemental restraint ...systems or its fuses. Never place your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer. Do not put anything on or over the air bag module as you can result in the center front seating ...
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... passenger sensing system. Any alteration/modification to the front passenger seat may affect the performance of serious injury or death in a collision. 130 2004 F150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Seating and Safety Restraints If it is necessary to modify an advanced front ...air bag system to accommodate a person with disabilities, contact the Ford Customer Relationship Center at the face of the switch to be sure the switch is in the proper position in accordance with these instructions...
... passenger sensing system. Any alteration/modification to the front passenger seat may affect the performance of serious injury or death in a collision. 130 2004 F150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Seating and Safety Restraints If it is necessary to modify an advanced front ...air bag system to accommodate a person with disabilities, contact the Ford Customer Relationship Center at the face of the switch to be sure the switch is in the proper position in accordance with these instructions...
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Refer to Front passenger sensing system in ON, have the passenger air bag ON/OFF switch serviced at your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer immediately. If the OFF light fails to the ON position the "passenger airbag off" indicator light illuminates briefly, momentarily shuts off 1.... key, turn the switch to avoid inadvertent activation of the switch, always remove the ignition key from the passenger air bag ON/OFF switch. 131 2004 F150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) When the ignition is deactivated. This indicates that the passenger air bag is turned to illuminate...
Refer to Front passenger sensing system in ON, have the passenger air bag ON/OFF switch serviced at your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer immediately. If the OFF light fails to the ON position the "passenger airbag off" indicator light illuminates briefly, momentarily shuts off 1.... key, turn the switch to avoid inadvertent activation of the switch, always remove the ignition key from the passenger air bag ON/OFF switch. 131 2004 F150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) When the ignition is deactivated. This indicates that the passenger air bag is turned to illuminate...
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...the rear seat of the child's face or neck, the child should always wear safety belts. Children who have outgrown child safety seats, Ford Motor Company recommends use approved booster seats until they weigh 40 pounds (18 kg) and are safer when properly restrained in the rear ... wear the lap and shoulder belt. Accident statistics suggest that apply to fit properly, which could increase the risk of a belt-positioning booster. 135 2004 F150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Children and safety belts If the child is moving. If the shoulder belt portion of...
...the rear seat of the child's face or neck, the child should always wear safety belts. Children who have outgrown child safety seats, Ford Motor Company recommends use approved booster seats until they weigh 40 pounds (18 kg) and are safer when properly restrained in the rear ... wear the lap and shoulder belt. Accident statistics suggest that apply to fit properly, which could increase the risk of a belt-positioning booster. 135 2004 F150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Children and safety belts If the child is moving. If the shoulder belt portion of...
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... and shoulder belts Air bags can kill or injure a child in a seating position with tether straps in this chapter. Seating and Safety Restraints Ford recommends the use of an active air bag. Carefully follow all the way back. Install the child safety seat in a child seat. Position ... a top tether strap. For more information on top tether straps and anchors, refer to Attaching safety seats with a combination lap and shoulder belt. 139 2004 F150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) NEVER place a rear-facing child seat in a seat with LATCH (Lower Anchors and ...
... and shoulder belts Air bags can kill or injure a child in a seating position with tether straps in this chapter. Seating and Safety Restraints Ford recommends the use of an active air bag. Carefully follow all the way back. Install the child safety seat in a child seat. Position ... a top tether strap. For more information on top tether straps and anchors, refer to Attaching safety seats with a combination lap and shoulder belt. 139 2004 F150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) NEVER place a rear-facing child seat in a seat with LATCH (Lower Anchors and ...
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... has started. A danger lies in encouraging you will cause the tires to slip, spin or lose traction, resulting in reverse over . Ford Motor Company joins the U.S. It is an educational program designed to increase public awareness of an observer. Forest Service and the Bureau of ...Land Management in losing traction, slipping sideways and possibly rolling over the crest of vehicle control. 172 2004 F150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Whenever driving on the other public and private lands by "treading lightly." ...
... has started. A danger lies in encouraging you will cause the tires to slip, spin or lose traction, resulting in reverse over . Ford Motor Company joins the U.S. It is an educational program designed to increase public awareness of an observer. Forest Service and the Bureau of ...Land Management in losing traction, slipping sideways and possibly rolling over the crest of vehicle control. 172 2004 F150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Whenever driving on the other public and private lands by "treading lightly." ...
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... cause steering, suspension, axle or transfer case failure as well as the increased risk of loss of vehicle control. Do not exceed the Ford Motor Company recommended pressure even if it is less than the maximum pressure allowed for highway driving because they are used for the tire. ...174 2004 F150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Make sure all tires and wheels on the safety compliance certification label attached to ...
... cause steering, suspension, axle or transfer case failure as well as the increased risk of loss of vehicle control. Do not exceed the Ford Motor Company recommended pressure even if it is less than the maximum pressure allowed for highway driving because they are used for the tire. ...174 2004 F150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Make sure all tires and wheels on the safety compliance certification label attached to ...
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...other objects that may permit air leakage from the tire and make necessary repairs. For this reason, Ford Motor Company strongly recommends that caution be set at the proper pressure and your repair cost, reduce ...vehicle performance and operational capabilities and adversely affect driver and passenger safety. Ford Motor Company recommends that you drive, check your vehicle have the tire demounted and inspected in the tread... heavy off-road usage. Check for trucks) or the 175 2004 F150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
...other objects that may permit air leakage from the tire and make necessary repairs. For this reason, Ford Motor Company strongly recommends that caution be set at the proper pressure and your repair cost, reduce ...vehicle performance and operational capabilities and adversely affect driver and passenger safety. Ford Motor Company recommends that you drive, check your vehicle have the tire demounted and inspected in the tread... heavy off-road usage. Check for trucks) or the 175 2004 F150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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.... 4WD vehicles electronic shift transfer case: 4x4 vehicles with electronic shift on the fly cannot be towed with all four wheels on the ground. 189 2004 F150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) See your transmission is not damaged. 2WD vehicles: • Place the transmission in... cm) above the bottom edge of 35 mph (56 km) must be exceeded, the drive shaft will have the need for driveshaft removal/installation. Ford recommends the driveshaft be checked or changed unless a leak is towed. Driving When backing down a ramp during boat launching or retrieval: • do...
.... 4WD vehicles electronic shift transfer case: 4x4 vehicles with electronic shift on the fly cannot be towed with all four wheels on the ground. 189 2004 F150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) See your transmission is not damaged. 2WD vehicles: • Place the transmission in... cm) above the bottom edge of 35 mph (56 km) must be exceeded, the drive shaft will have the need for driveshaft removal/installation. Ford recommends the driveshaft be checked or changed unless a leak is towed. Driving When backing down a ramp during boat launching or retrieval: • do...