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Driving 3. On vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, place the transmission in N (Neutral); on vehicles equipped with a manual transmission, depress the clutch. 4. Move the 4WD control to the desired position. • If shifting into 4L (4WD Low), wait for the 4X4 LOW light in the instrument cluster to turn on indicating the shift is complete. • If shifting out of 4L (4WD Low), wait for the 4X4 LOW light in the instrument cluster to turn off indicating the shift is complete. Note: Some noise may be heard as the system shifts or engages; this is normal. Driving off-road with truck and utility vehicles 4WD vehicles are specially equipped for driving on sand, snow, mud and rough terrain and have operating characteristics that are somewhat different from conventional vehicles, both on and off the road. How your vehicle differs from other vehicles Truck and utility vehicles can differ from some other vehicles. Your vehicle may be higher to allow it to travel over rough terrain without getting hung up or damaging underbody components. The differences that make your vehicle so versatile also make it handle differently than an ordinary passenger car. Maintain steering wheel control at all times, especially in rough terrain. Since sudden changes in terrain can result in abrupt steering wheel motion, make sure you grip the steering wheel from the outside. Do not grip the spokes. Drive cautiously to avoid vehicle damage from concealed objects such as rocks and stumps. You should either know the terrain or examine maps of the area before driving. Map out your route before driving in the area. To maintain steering and braking control of your vehicle, you must have all four wheels on the ground and they must be rolling, not sliding or spinning. Basic operating principles • Do not use 4WD on dry, hard surfaced roads. Doing so will produce excessive noise, increase tire wear and may damage drive components. 4WD modes are only intended for consistently slippery or loose surfaces. • Drive slower in strong crosswinds which can affect the normal steering characteristics of your vehicle. • Be extremely careful when driving on pavement made slippery by loose sand, water, gravel, snow or ice. 212 2005 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)

Section	Page
Table of Contents	1
Introduction	4
CONGRATULATIONS	4
SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION	4
Warning symbols in this guide	4
Warning symbols on your vehicle	5
Protecting the environment	5
BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE	5
SPECIAL NOTICES	5
Emission warranty	5
Service Data Recording	6
Event Data Recording	6
Special instructions	6
Using your vehicle with a snowplow	7
F150 SuperCrew Owners: Snowplowing	7
Using your vehicle as an ambulance	7
Notice to owners of pickup trucks and utility type vehicles	7
MIDDLE EAST/NORTH AFRICA VEHICLE SPECIFIC INFORMATION	7
Instrument Cluster	10
WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES	10
MINI MESSAGE CENTER WARNING DISPLAYS (IF EQUIPPED)	14
GAUGES	15
Entertainment Systems	18
FORD AM/FM STEREO SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	18
FORD SINGLE CD SOUND SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	20
FORD DUAL MEDIA SOUND SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	23
PREMIUM/AUDIOPHILE IN-DASH SIX CD/MP3 SOUND SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	26
FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	30
RADIO FREQUENCIES	30
RADIO RECEPTION FACTORS	30
CASSETTE/PLAYER CARE	30
CD/CD PLAYER CARE	31
AUDIO SYSTEM WARRANTY AND SERVICE	31
Climate Controls	32
HEATER ONLY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	32
Operating tips	32
MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	33
Operating tips	34
AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (ATC) SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	36
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) system with heated seats (if equipped)	38
Operating tips	40
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER (IF EQUIPPED)	41
Lights	42
HEADLAMP CONTROL	42
Autolamp control (if equipped)	42
Foglamp control (if equipped)	43
Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)	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 (if equipped)	46
Rear map lamp (if equipped)	46
Dome/courtesy lamps (if equipped)	47
Courtesy/reading/cargo lamps (if equipped)	47
BULB REPLACEMENT	47
Headlamp Condensation	47
Replacing exterior bulbs	47
Using the right bulbs	48
Replacing headlamp bulbs	48
Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal/sidemarker bulbs	50
Replacing tail/brake/turn signal/backup lamp bulbs	50
Replacing high-mount brake and cargo lamp bulbs	51
Replacing foglamp bulbs (if equipped)	51
Replacing exterior mounted mirror turn signal indicator lamp bulbs	52
Replacing license plate lamp bulbs	52
Driver Controls	53
MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER	53
CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES	53
TILT STEERING WHEEL (IF EQUIPPED)	54
ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED)	54
OVERHEAD CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED)	54
Storage compartment	55
Overhead Storage Bins	55
Bin Removal	56
AUXILIARY POWER POINT	57
CENTER CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED)	58
CELL PHONE USE	59
POWER WINDOWS (IF EQUIPPED)	59
One touch down	60
Window lock (if equipped)	60
Power Sliding Back Window (if equipped)	60
Accessory delay (if equipped)	61
MIRRORS	61
Automatic dimming inside rear view mirror (if equipped)	61
Power side view mirrors	61
Heated outside mirrors (if equipped)	62
Exterior mounted mirror turn signal indicator (if equipped)	62
Fold-away mirrors	63
POWER ADJUSTABLE FOOT PEDALS (IF EQUIPPED)	63
SPEED CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)	64
Setting speed control	64
Resuming a set speed	65
Increasing speed while using speed control	65
Reducing speed while using speed control	65
Turning off speed control	66
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED)	66
Audio control features	66
Climate control features	67
MOON ROOF (IF EQUIPPED)	67
HOMELINK WIRELESS CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	68
Programming	69
Gate Operator & Canadian Programming	71
Operating the HomeLink Wireless Control System	71
Erasing HomeLink buttons	72
Reprogramming a single HomeLink button	72
MESSAGE CENTER (IF EQUIPPED)	72
Selectable features	73
Reset	73
Info menu	73
Odometer/Trip odometer	73
Compass display	73
Compass zone/calibration adjustment	74
Distance to empty (DTE)	75
Average fuel economy (AFE)	75
Trip elapsed drive time	76
Setup menu	76
System check	76
Units (English/Metric)	77
Autolocks	77
Autolamp delay	77
Language	78
System warnings	78
MINI MESSAGE CENTER ELECTRONIC COMPASS/TEMPERATURE DISPLAY (IF EQUIPPED)	80
TAILGATE LOCK (IF EQUIPPED)	82
TAILGATE REMOVAL	82
BED EXTENDER (IF EQUIPPED)	83
Locks and Security	85
KEYS	85
POWER DOOR LOCKS (IF EQUIPPED)	85
Smart unlocking feature	85
Childproof door locks (if equipped)	86
REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	86
Unlocking the doors	87
Locking the doors	87
Power door lock/unlock disable feature (if equipped)	87
Deactivating/activating power door lock/unlock disable feature	88
Sounding a panic alarm	88
Memory feature (if equipped)	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 (if equipped)	92
Enabling/disabling the perimeter lighting feature	92
Autolock (if equipped)	93
Deactivating/activating autolock	93
Power door unlock/lock procedure	94
Keyless entry key pad procedure	94
Message center procedure	94
KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	95
Programming a personal entry code	95
Erasing personal code	95
Antiscan feature	96
Unlocking and locking the doors using keyless entry keypad	96
SECURILOCK PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM	96
Theft indicator	97
Automatic arming	97
Automatic disarming	98
Replacement keys	98
Programming spare keys	98
Seating and Safety Restraints	100
SEATING	100
Adjustable head restraints	100
Front seat	101
Using the armrest (if equipped)	101
Using the manual lumbar support	102
Adjusting the front power seat (if equipped)	102
Memory seats/adjustable pedals (if equipped)	103
Heated seats (if equipped)	103
REAR SEATS	104
Head restraints	104
Folding up the rear seats (if equipped )	104
Returning the seat to seating position	105
SAFETY RESTRAINTS	105
Personal Safety System	105
How does the Personal Safety System work?	106
Driver and passenger dual-stage airbag supplemental restraints	106
Front crash severity sensor	106
Driver’s seat position sensor	106
Front passenger sensing system	107
Front safety belt usage sensors	107
Front outboard safety belt pretensioners	108
Front outboard safety belt energy management retractors	108
Determining if the Personal Safety System is operational	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
Energy management retractors	114
Vehicle sensitive mode	114
Automatic locking 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
Safety belt usage sensors	117
Front safety belt height adjustment (if equipped)	117
Lap belts	118
Adjusting the lap belt	118
Safety belt warning light and indicator chime	119
Conditions of operation	119
BeltMinder	119
One time disable	122
Deactivating/activating the BeltMinder feature	122
Safety belt extension assembly	123
Safety belt maintenance	124
	124
AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)	124
Important SRS precautions	125
Children and airbags	127
How does the airbag supplemental restraint system work?	128
Determining if the system is operational	129
Disposal of airbags and airbag equipped vehicles (including pretensioners)	129
Front passenger sensing system	129
SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN	132
Important child restraint precautions	132
Children and safety belts	133
Child booster seats	133
Types of booster seats	134
SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN	135
Child and infant or child safety seats	135
Installing child safety seats with combination lap and shoulder belts	137
Installing child safety seats in cinch tongue combination lap and shoulder belt seating position (Regular Cab Center seating position Only)	139
Installing child safety seats in the front row lap belt seating positions (SuperCab and SuperCrew)	142
Attaching child safety seats with tether straps	143
Rear seat tether strap attachment	146
Attaching safety seats with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) attachments for child seat anchors	147
Tires, Wheels and Loading	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
Treadwear	152
Traction AA A B C	152
Temperature A B C	152
TIRES	153
Glossary of tire terminology	153
INSPECTING AND INFLATING YOUR TIRES	154
Inspecting your tires	154
Inflating your tires	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
WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS	163
INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE TIRE SIDEWALL	163
Information on “P” type tires	164
Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for “LT” type tires	167
Information on “T” type tires	168
Location of the tire label	168
TIRE CARE	168
Tire wear	169
Safety practices	170
Highway hazards	170
Tire and wheel alignment	170
Tire rotation	171
SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS	172
VEHICLE LOADING – WITH AND WITHOUT A TRAILER	172
Special loading instructions for owners of pickup trucks and utility-type vehicles	179
TRAILER TOWING	179
Preparing to tow	185
Hitches	185
Load equalizing hitch	185
Safety chains	185
Trailer brakes	185
Trailer lamps	186
Using a step bumper (if equipped)	186
Driving while you tow	186
Servicing after towing	186
Trailer towing tips	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
Starting the engine	193
Using the engine block heater (if equipped)	194
Guarding against exhaust fumes	194
Important ventilating information	194
BRAKES	194
Four-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS)	195
Using ABS	195
ABS warning lamp	195
Parking brake	196
STEERING	197
TRACTION-LOK AXLE (IF EQUIPPED)	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
Understanding the gearshift positions of the 4–speed automatic transmission	201
If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow	204
MANUAL TRANSMISSION OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED)	204
Using the clutch	204
Recommended shift speeds	205
Reverse	206
Parking your vehicle	206
Removing the key	207
REVERSE SENSING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	207
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE (4WD) OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED)	209
System indicator lights	209
Using a manual 4WD system (if equipped)	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 (if equipped)	211
Shifting between 2H (2WD High) and 4H (4WD High)	211
Shifting to/from 4L (4WD Low)	211
Driving off-road with truck and utility vehicles	212
How your vehicle differs from other 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
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
ROADSIDE COVERAGE BEYOND BASIC WARRANTY	223
HAZARD FLASHER	223
FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH	223
FUSES AND RELAYS	224
Fuses	224
Standard fuse amperage rating and color	225
Passenger compartment fuse panel / power distribution box	225
Auxiliary relay box	230
JUMP STARTING YOUR VEHICLE	231
Preparing your vehicle	231
Connecting the jumper cables	232
Jump starting	234
Removing the jumper cables	234
WRECKER TOWING	236
Customer Assistance	237
GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED	237
At home	237
Away from home	237
Additional Assistance	238
IN CALIFORNIA (U.S. ONLY)	239
THE DISPUTE SETTLEMENT BOARD (U.S. ONLY)	240
What kinds of cases does the Board review?	240
Board membership	241
What the Board needs	241
Oral presentations	242
Making a decision	242
To request a DSB Brochure/Application	242
UTILIZING THE MEDIATION/ARBITRATION PROGRAM (CANADA ONLY)	243
FORD EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN	243
GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U.S. AND CANADA	244
ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER’S LITERATURE	245
Obtaining a French owner’s guide	245
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY)	245
Cleaning	246
WASHING THE EXTERIOR	246
WAXING	246
PAINT CHIPS	247
ALUMINUM WHEELS AND WHEEL COVERS	247
ENGINE	247
PLASTIC (NON-PAINTED) EXTERIOR PARTS	249
WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADES	249
INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CLUSTER LENS	250
INTERIOR TRIM	250
INTERIOR	250
LEATHER SEATS (IF EQUIPPED, EXCEPT FOR THE KING RANCH SUPERCREW)	251
LEATHER SEATS FOR THE KING RANCH F-150 SUPERCREW ONLY (IF EQUIPPED)	251
UNDERBODY	252
FORD AND LINCOLN MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS	252
Maintenance and Specifications	254
SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS	254
PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE	254
Working with the engine off	254
Working with the engine on	254
OPENING THE HOOD	255
IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT	256
WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID	259
ENGINE OIL	259
Checking the engine oil	259
Adding engine oil	262
Engine oil and filter recommendations	262
Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil.	262
BATTERY	263
ENGINE COOLANT	265
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 (if equipped)	269
How fail-safe cooling works	270
When fail-safe mode is activated	270
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE FUELS	271
Important safety precautions	271
Refueling	273
Fuel Filler Cap	273
Choosing the right fuel	274
Octane recommendations	275
Fuel quality	275
Cleaner air	275
Running out of fuel	276
Fuel Filter	276
ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY	276
Measuring techniques	276
Filling the tank	276
Calculating fuel economy	277
Driving style — good driving and fuel economy habits	278
Habits	278
Maintenance	278
Conditions	279
EPA window sticker	279
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM	279
On board diagnostics (OBD-II)	280
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing	281
POWER STEERING FLUID	282
BRAKE FLUID	283
CLUTCH FLUID (IF EQUIPPED)	283
TRANSMISSION FLUID	284
Checking automatic transmission fluid (if equipped)	284
Low fluid level	285
Correct fluid level	285
High fluid level	286
Adjusting automatic transmission fluid levels	286
Checking and adding manual transmission fluid (if equipped)	287
Transfer case fluid (if equipped)	288
DRIVELINE UNIVERSAL JOINT AND SLIP YOKE	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
IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE	302
Certification label	302
Vehicle identification number (VIN)	302
Engine number	303
Transmission/Transaxle code designations	303
Accessories	304
GENUINE FORD ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE	304
Exterior style	304
Interior style	305
Lifestyle	305
Peace of mind	305

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3. On vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, place the

transmission in N (Neutral); on vehicles equipped with a manual

transmission, depress the clutch.

4. Move the 4WD control to the desired position.

•

If shifting into 4L (4WD Low), wait for the 4X4 LOW light in the

instrument cluster to turn

indicating the shift is complete.

•

If shifting out of 4L (4WD Low), wait for the 4X4 LOW light in the

instrument cluster to turn

off

indicating the shift is complete.

Note:

Some noise may be heard as the system shifts or engages; this is

normal.

Driving off-road with truck and utility vehicles

4WD vehicles are specially equipped for driving on sand, snow, mud and

rough terrain and have operating characteristics that are somewhat

different from conventional vehicles, both on and off the road.

How your vehicle differs from other vehicles

Truck and utility vehicles can differ from some other vehicles. Your

vehicle may be higher to allow it to travel over rough terrain without

getting hung up or damaging underbody components.

The differences that make your vehicle so versatile also make it handle

differently than an ordinary passenger car.

Maintain steering wheel control at all times, especially in rough terrain.

Since sudden changes in terrain can result in abrupt steering wheel

motion, make sure you grip the steering wheel from the outside. Do not

grip the spokes.

Drive cautiously to avoid vehicle damage from concealed objects such as

rocks and stumps.

You should either know the terrain or examine maps of the area before

driving. Map out your route before driving in the area. To maintain

steering and braking control of your vehicle, you must have all four

wheels on the ground and they must be rolling, not sliding or spinning.

Basic operating principles

•

Do not use 4WD on dry, hard surfaced roads. Doing so will produce

excessive noise, increase tire wear and may damage drive components.

4WD modes are only intended for consistently slippery or loose surfaces.

•

Drive slower in strong crosswinds which can affect the normal steering

characteristics of your vehicle.

•

Be extremely careful when driving on pavement made slippery by

loose sand, water, gravel, snow or ice.

2005 F-150

(f12)

Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)

USA

(fus)

Driving

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