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Roadside Emergencies Fuse/Relay Location 14 Fuse Amp Rating 10A* Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description Back-up lamp and Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) relay coil, A/C pressure switch, Redundant speed control switch, Heated PCV (5.4L), Trailer tow back-up lamps relay coil, ABS, Reverse park aid, EC mirror, Navigation radio (reverse input) Overdrive cancel, Cluster, Traction control switch Brake-shift interlock solenoid Fog lamp relay (R202) Run/Start feed - Overhead power point, Electrochromatic mirror, Heated seats, BSM, Compass, RSS (Reverse Sensing System) Restraints (Air bag module), OCS Battery feed for overhead power point Cluster keep alive power Delayed accessory power for audio, power door lock switch and moon roof switch illumination RH low beam headlamp Battery saver power for demand lamps LH low beam headlamp Horn relay (PCB3), Horn power Passenger Air bag Deactivation (PAD) warning lamp, Cluster RUN /START power SecuriLock transceiver (PATS), PCM IGN monitor 279 15 16 17 18 5A* 10A* 15A* 10A* 19 20 21 22 10A* 10A* 15A* 10A* 23 24 25 26 27 10A* 15A* 10A* 20A* 5A* 28 5A* 2007 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)

Section	Page
Table of Contents	1
Introduction	4
PERCHLORATE MATERIAL	4
CONGRATULATIONS	4
SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION	5
Warning symbols in this guide	5
Warning symbols on your vehicle	5
Protecting the environment	5
BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE	6
SPECIAL NOTICES	6
New Vehicle Limited Warranty	6
Special instructions	6
Service Data Recording	7
Event Data Recording	7
Using your vehicle with a snowplow	7
Using your vehicle as an ambulance	8
Notice to owners of pickup trucks and utility type vehicles	8
Notice to owners of the 2007 F150	8
Cell phone use	8
Export unique (Non–United States/Canada) vehicle specific information	9
Instrument Cluster	12
WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES	12
MINI MESSAGE CENTER WARNING DISPLAYS (IF EQUIPPED)	18
GAUGES	20
Entertainment Systems	23
AUDIO SYSTEMS	23
Quick start — How to get going	23
Listening to the radio	23
Listening to satellite radio (if equipped)	24
Listening to a CD/MP3 (if equipped)	24
AM/FM stereo system (if equipped)	27
AM/FM stereo single CD/satellite compatible sound system (if equipped)	29
Premium/Audiophile in-dash six CD/MP3/satellite compatible sound system (if equipped)	35
Auxiliary input jack (Line in — if equipped)	42
GENERAL AUDIO INFORMATION	44
Satellite radio information (if equipped)	46
Family Entertainment System (if equipped)	49
FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT DVD SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	49
Quick start	50
To play a DVD in the DVD system:	50
To play a CD in the DVD system:	51
To play an MP3 disc in the DVD system:	51
To play an auxiliary source through the DVD system	52
To listen to audio over the headphones (Dual play mode):	52
Using the infrared (IR) wireless headphones:	53
Using wired headphones (not included):	53
To adjust display brightness:	53
DVD player controls	54
Remote control	57
Battery replacement	59
Headphones	60
Wireless headphones	60
Wired headphones	61
Operation	62
Single play/Dual play	62
Operation with an aftermarket audio system (Headphone only mode)	63
Menu mode	64
Angle mode	64
Aspect ratio	64
Language	65
Subtitles	65
Audio CDs	66
Playing MP3 discs	66
MP3 disc quality factors	67
CD, MP3 and CD player care	68
Playing a DVD	68
Slow play	69
Frame by frame	70
Headphone/auxiliary jacks	70
Audio displays	71
Audio interaction	71
Parental control for the DVD system	71
General information	72
Safety information	72
Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Compliance	74
Care and service of the DVD player	74
Environmental extremes	74
Temperature extremes	74
Humidity and moisture condensation	74
Foreign substances	75
Cleaning the liquid crystal display (LCD) flip-down screen	75
Cleaning DVD and CD discs	75
Compatibility with aftermarket audio systems (headphone only mode)	75
NAVIGATION SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	75
Climate Controls	76
HEATER ONLY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	76
Operating tips	76
MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	77
Operating tips	78
AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (ATC) SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	80
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) system with heated seats (if equipped)	82
Operating tips	84
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER (IF EQUIPPED)	85
Lights	86
HEADLAMP CONTROL	86
Autolamp control (if equipped)	86
Foglamp control (if equipped)	87
High beams	87
Flash to pass	87
Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)	87
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL	88
AIMING THE HEADLAMPS	88
Vertical aim adjustment	88
TURN SIGNAL CONTROL	89
INTERIOR LAMPS	90
Map lamps	90
Rear map lamp (if equipped)	90
Rear dome lamp (if equipped)	90
Dome/courtesy lamps (if equipped)	91
Courtesy/reading/cargo lamps (if equipped)	91
BULB REPLACEMENT	91
Headlamp Condensation	91
Using the right bulbs	92
Replacing exterior bulbs	92
Replacing headlamp bulbs	93
Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal/sidemarker bulbs	94
Replacing tail/brake/turn signal/backup lamp bulbs	94
Replacing high-mount brake and cargo lamp bulbs	95
Replacing foglamp bulbs (if equipped)	95
Replacing exterior mounted mirror turn signal indicator lamp bulbs	95
Replacing license plate lamp bulbs	96
Driver Controls	97
MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER	97
TILT STEERING WHEEL (IF EQUIPPED)	97
ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED)	98
CENTER CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED)	98
OVERHEAD CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED)	99
Storage compartment	99
Overhead Storage Bins	100
Bin Removal	100
AUXILIARY POWER POINT (12VDC)	102
Cupholder/Ashtray (if equipped)	103
Ashtray (if equipped)	103
POWER WINDOWS (IF EQUIPPED)	103
One touch down	104
Window lock (if equipped)	104
Power Sliding Back Window (if equipped)	104
Accessory delay (if equipped)	105
AUTOMATIC DIMMING INSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED)	105
EXTERIOR MIRRORS	106
Power side view mirrors	106
Telescoping trailer tow mirrors (if equipped)	106
Fold-away mirrors (if equipped)	106
Heated outside mirrors (if equipped)	107
Exterior mounted mirror turn signal indicator (if equipped)	107
POWER ADJUSTABLE FOOT PEDALS (IF EQUIPPED)	108
SPEED CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)	108
Setting speed control	108
Resuming a set speed	109
Increasing speed while using speed control	109
Reducing speed while using speed control	110
Turning off speed control	110
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED)	110
Audio control features	111
Climate control features	111
MOON ROOF (IF EQUIPPED)	112
HOMELINK WIRELESS CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	113
Programming	113
Gate Operator & Canadian Programming	115
Operating the HomeLink Wireless Control System	116
Erasing HomeLink buttons	116
Reprogramming a single HomeLink button	116
MINI MESSAGE CENTER ELECTRONIC COMPASS/TEMPERATURE DISPLAY (IF EQUIPPED)	117
MESSAGE CENTER (IF EQUIPPED)	118
Selectable features	119
Reset	119
Info menu	119
Odometer/Trip odometer	119
Compass display	119
Compass zone/calibration adjustment	120
Distance to empty (DTE)	121
Average fuel economy (AFE)	121
Trip elapsed drive time	122
Setup menu	122
System check	122
Units (English/Metric)	123
Autolocks	123
Autolamp delay	123
Language	123
System warnings	124
POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MAT	128
TAILGATE LOCK (IF EQUIPPED)	128
Tailgate removal	129
BED EXTENDER (IF EQUIPPED)	129
Locks and Security	131
KEYS	131
POWER DOOR LOCKS (IF EQUIPPED)	131
Smart unlocking feature	131
Autolock (if equipped)	131
Deactivating/activating autolock	132
Power door unlock/lock procedure	132
Keyless entry key pad procedure	133
Message center procedure	133
CHILDPROOF DOOR LOCKS (ON VEHICLES WITH REAR DOORS)	133
REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	134
Unlocking the doors	134
Locking the doors	135
Power door lock/unlock disable feature (if equipped)	135
Deactivating/activating power door lock/unlock disable feature	135
Sounding a panic alarm	136
Memory feature (if equipped)	136
Activating the memory feature	136
Deactivating the memory feature	136
Replacing the battery	136
Replacing lost transmitters	137
Programming remote transmitters	138
Illuminated entry	138
Perimeter lighting feature (if equipped)	139
Enabling/disabling the perimeter lighting feature	139
KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	140
Antiscan feature	140
Programming a personal entry code	141
Erasing personal code	141
Unlocking and locking the doors using keyless entry keypad	141
SECURILOCK PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM	142
Anti-theft indicator	142
Automatic arming	143
Automatic disarming	143
Replacement keys	143
Programming spare keys	143
Seating and Safety Restraints	145
SEATING	145
Adjustable head restraints	145
Front seat	146
Using the armrest (if equipped)	147
Using the manual lumbar support	147
Adjusting the front power seat (if equipped)	147
Memory seats/adjustable pedals (if equipped)	149
Heated seats (if equipped)	149
REAR SEATS	149
Head restraints	149
Folding up the rear seats (if equipped )	150
Returning the seat to seating position	151
SAFETY RESTRAINTS	151
Personal Safety System	151
How does the Personal Safety System work?	151
Driver and passenger dual-stage airbag supplemental restraints	152
Front crash severity sensor	152
Driver’s seat position sensor	152
Front passenger sensing system	152
Front safety belt usage sensors	153
Front outboard safety belt pretensioners	153
Front outboard safety belt energy management retractors	154
Determining if the Personal Safety System is operational	154
Safety restraints precautions	154
Combination lap and shoulder belts	156
Center front safety belt (Regular Cab center seating position only)	156
Safety belt with cinch tongue (Regular Cab center only)	157
How to fasten the cinch tongue (Regular Cab center only)	158
Lap belts	159
Adjusting the lap belt (Center seat position SuperCab and SuperCrew only)	159
Energy management retractors	160
Vehicle sensitive mode	160
Automatic locking mode	160
When to use the automatic locking mode	161
How to use the automatic locking mode	161
How to disengage the automatic locking mode	162
Safety belt pretensioner	162
Safety belt usage sensors	163
Front safety belt height adjustment (if equipped)	164
Safety belt warning light and indicator chime	164
Conditions of operation	165
Belt-Minder	165
One time disable	168
Deactivating/activating the Belt-Minder feature	168
Safety belt extension assembly	169
Safety belt maintenance	170
	170
AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)	170
Important SRS precautions	171
Children and airbags	173
How does the airbag supplemental restraint system work?	174
Determining if the system is operational	175
Disposal of airbags and airbag equipped vehicles (including pretensioners)	175
Front passenger sensing system	175
SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN	179
Important child restraint precautions	179
Children and safety belts	179
Child booster seats	180
When children should use booster seats	180
Types of booster seats	181
The importance of shoulder belts	182
SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN	183
Child and infant or child safety seats	183
Installing child safety seats with combination lap and shoulder belts	184
Installing child safety seats in cinch tongue combination lap and shoulder belt seating position (Regular Cab Center seating position Only)	187
Installing child safety seats in the front row lap belt seating positions (SuperCab and SuperCrew)	190
Attaching child safety seats with tether straps	190
Rear seat tether strap attachment	193
Attaching safety seats with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) attachments for child seat anchors	194
Tires, Wheels and Loading	197
NOTICE TO UTILITY VEHICLE AND TRUCK OWNERS	197
VEHICLE CHARACTERISTICS	197
How your vehicle differs from other vehicles	198
INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING	199
Treadwear	199
Traction AA A B C	200
Temperature A B C	200
TIRES	200
Glossary of tire terminology	200
INFLATING YOUR TIRES	201
TIRE CARE	203
Inspecting your tires	203
Tire wear	204
Damage	204
U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN)	205
Tire replacement requirements	205
Safety practices	206
Highway hazards	207
Tire and wheel alignment	207
Tire rotation	207
INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE TIRE SIDEWALL	208
Information on “P” type tires	209
Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for “LT” type tires	212
Information on “T” type tires	213
Location of the tire label	213
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) (IF EQUIPPED)	214
Understanding your Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	215
When your temporary spare tire is installed	215
When you believe your system is not operating properly	215
When inflating your tires	217
How temperature affects your tire pressure	217
SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS	218
VEHICLE LOADING – WITH AND WITHOUT A TRAILER	218
Special loading instructions for owners of pickup trucks and utility-type vehicles	224
TRAILER TOWING	224
Preparing to tow	232
Hitches	233
Weight distributing hitch	233
Safety chains	233
Trailer brakes	233
Trailer lamps	234
Using a step bumper (if equipped)	234
Driving while you tow	234
Servicing after towing	234
Trailer towing tips	234
Launching or retrieving a boat	235
RECREATIONAL TOWING	235
Driving	237
STARTING	237
Positions of the ignition	237
Preparing to start your vehicle	237
Important safety precautions	238
Starting the engine	240
Cold weather starting (flexible fuel vehicles only)	240
Hot weather starting (flexible fuel vehicles only)	241
If the engine fails to start using the preceding instructions (flexible fuel vehicles only)	241
Guarding against exhaust fumes	241
Important ventilating information	241
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (IF EQUIPPED)	241
BRAKES	242
Four-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS)	242
Using ABS	242
ABS warning lamp	243
Parking brake	243
TRACTION CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)	244
STEERING	245
TRACTION-LOK AXLE (IF EQUIPPED)	246
PREPARING TO DRIVE	246
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION	247
Brake-shift interlock - column-shift transmission	247
Brake-shift interlock - floor-shift transmission	248
Understanding the gearshift positions of the 4–speed automatic transmission	250
If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow	253
MANUAL TRANSMISSION OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED)	253
Using the clutch	253
Recommended shift speeds	254
Reverse	255
Parking your vehicle	255
REVERSE SENSING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	255
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE (4WD) OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED)	257
System indicator lights	257
Using a manual 4WD system (if equipped)	258
Shifting between 2H (2WD high) and 4H (4WD high)	258
Shifting to/from 4L (4WD Low)	258
Using the N (Neutral) position	259
Using the electronic shift 4WD system (if equipped)	259
Shifting between 2H (2WD High) and 4H (4WD High)	260
Shifting to/from 4L (4WD Low)	260
Using the all-wheel drive (AWD) system (if equipped, Harley-Davidson only)	260
Shifting between AWD (Auto) and 4H (Lock)	261
Driving off-road with truck and utility vehicles	261
How your vehicle differs from other vehicles	261
Basic operating principles	262
If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement	262
If your vehicle gets stuck	262
Emergency maneuvers	263
Parking	263
Normal characteristics	264
Sand	264
Mud and water	265
Driving on hilly or sloping terrain	266
Driving on snow and ice	267
Maintenance and Modifications	267
DRIVING THROUGH WATER	268
SNOWPLOWING	268
Installing the snowplow	268
Operating the vehicle with the snowplow attached	269
Snowplowing with your air bag equipped vehicle	270
Transmission operation while plowing	270
Engine temperature while plowing	271
Roadside Emergencies	272
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE	272
Getting roadside assistance	272
Using roadside assistance	273
Roadside coverage beyond basic warranty	273
HAZARD FLASHER	274
FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH	275
FUSES AND RELAYS	275
Fuses	275
Standard fuse amperage rating and color	276
Passenger compartment fuse panel / power distribution box	276
Auxiliary relay box	282
CHANGING THE TIRES	283
Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information	283
Location of the spare tire and tools	285
Removing the spare tire	286
Tire change procedure	286
Stowing the flat/spare tire	289
WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS	290
JUMP STARTING	291
Preparing your vehicle	291
Connecting the jumper cables	292
Jump starting	293
Removing the jumper cables	294
WRECKER TOWING	296
Customer Assistance	297
GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED	297
At home	297
Away from home	297
Additional Assistance	298
IN CALIFORNIA (U.S. ONLY)	299
THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU (BBB) AUTO LINE PROGRAM (U.S. ONLY)	300
UTILIZING THE MEDIATION/ARBITRATION PROGRAM (CANADA ONLY)	301
FORD EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN	301
GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U.S. AND CANADA	302
ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER’S LITERATURE	303
Obtaining a French owner’s guide	303
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY)	303
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (CANADA ONLY)	304
Cleaning	305
WASHING THE EXTERIOR	305
WAXING	306
PAINT CHIPS	306
ALUMINUM WHEELS AND WHEEL COVERS	306
ENGINE	307
PLASTIC (NON-PAINTED) EXTERIOR PARTS	308
WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADES	309
INSTRUMENT PANEL/INTERIOR TRIM AND CLUSTER LENS	309
INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONSOLE (HARLEY-DAVIDSON EDITION ONLY)	310
INTERIOR	311
LEATHER SEATS (IF EQUIPPED, EXCEPT FOR THE KING RANCH SUPERCREW)	312
Leather seats for the King Ranch SuperCrew only (if equipped)	312
UNDERBODY	313
FORD AND LINCOLN MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS	314
Maintenance and Specifications	315
SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS	315
PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE	315
Working with the engine off	315
Working with the engine on	315
OPENING THE HOOD	316
IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT	317
WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID	320
CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES	320
ENGINE OIL	321
Checking the engine oil	321
Adding engine oil	323
Engine oil and filter recommendations	324
Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil	324
BATTERY	325
ENGINE COOLANT	327
Checking engine coolant	327
Adding engine coolant	328
Recycled engine coolant	330
Coolant refill capacity	330
Severe climates	331
What you should know about fail-safe cooling (if equipped)	331
How fail-safe cooling works	332
When fail-safe mode is activated	332
FUEL FILTER	333
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE FUELS	333
Important safety precautions	333
Refueling	336
Fuel Filler Cap	336
FFV (Flex Fuel Vehicle) Fuel Cap	337
Choosing the right fuel	337
Cleaner air	338
Octane recommendations	338
Unleaded Gasoline Engines	338
FFV engine (if equipped)	338
Fuel quality	338
Unleaded Gasoline engines	339
FFV engine (if equipped)	339
Running out of fuel	339
ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY	340
Measuring techniques	340
Filling the tank	340
Calculating fuel economy	341
Driving style — good driving and fuel economy habits	341
Habits	341