2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab Owner Guide 3rd Printing
2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab Manual
2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab manual content summary:
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temperature control Navigation system based climate control Rear window defroster 59 59 62 67 71 Lights Headlamps Turn signal control Bulb replacement 72 72 75 78 Driver Controls Windshield wiper/washer control Steering wheel adjustment Power windows Mirrors Speed control Tailgate 84 84 85 - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 2
Locks Anti-theft system 126 126 132 144 Seating and Safety Restraints Seating Safety restraints Airbags Child restraints 147 147 166 185 199 Tires, Wheels and Loading Tire information Tire inflation Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Vehicle loading Trailer towing Trailer brake controller - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 3
352 Cleaning Maintenance and Specifications Engine compartment Engine oil Battery Engine coolant Fuel information Air filter(s) Part numbers Maintenance product specifications and capacities Engine data 353 363 365 368 370 372 378 396 399 400 405 Accessories Ford Extended Service Plan Index 408 - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 4
on Ford Motor Company and its products visit the following website: • In the United States: www.ford.com • In Canada: www.ford.ca • In Mexico: www.ford.com.mx • In Australia: www.ford.com.au Additional owner information is given in separate publications. This vehicle's Owner's Guide describes - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 5
ring seating. See Engine oil in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter for more information on oil usage. SPECIAL NOTICES New Vehicle Limited Warranty For a detailed description of what is covered and what is not covered by your vehicle's New Vehicle Limited Warranty, refer to the Warranty Guide - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 6
Safety Restraints chapter. Failure to follow the specific warnings and instructions could result in personal injury. WARNING: Front seat mounted rear-facing child or infant seats should NEVER be placed in front of an active passenger airbag. Using your vehicle with a snowplow For more information - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 7
includes information about the performance or status of various systems and modules in the vehicle, 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 - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 8
limitations activation of the fuel pump shut-off. Certain versions or updates to 911 Assist may also be capable of being used to electronically or verbally not want Ford or its vendors to receive this information, do not activate the service. Ford Motor Company and the vendors it uses to provide - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 9
referring to the market unique supplement, if provided, you can properly identify those features, recommendations and specifications that are unique to your vehicle. This Owner's Guide is written primarily for the U.S. and Canadian Markets. Features or equipment listed as standard may be different - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 10
Side Child Seat Tether Anchor Anti-Lock Brake System Brake Fluid Non-Petroleum Based Stability Control System Speed Control Master Lighting Switch Hazard Warning Flasher Fog Lamps-Front Fuse Compartment Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Defrost/Demist Windshield Wash/Wipe Rear Window Defrost/Demist - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 11
Temperature Battery Do Not Open When Hot Avoid Smoking, Flames, or Sparks Explosive Gas Battery Acid Fan Warning Maintain Correct Fluid Level Engine Air Filter Jack MAX MIN Power Steering Fluid Service Engine Soon Passenger Compartment Air Filter Check Fuel Cap Low Tire Pressure Warning 11 - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 12
Instrument Cluster WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES Standard instrument cluster Platinum instrument cluster 12 - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 13
Harley-Davidson™ instrument cluster Warning lights and gauges can alert you to a vehicle condition that may become serious enough to cause expensive repairs. A warning light may illuminate when a problem Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing. Normally, the service engine soon light will stay on until - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 14
turned to the on position. If the brake system warning light does not illuminate at this time, seek service immediately from your authorized dealer. Illumination after releasing the parking brake indicates low brake fluid level and the brake system should be inspected immediately by your authorized - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 15
. Driving extended distances with the parking brake engaged can cause brake failure and the risk of personal injury. Anti-lock brake system: If the ABS light stays illuminated or ABS continues to flash, a malfunction has been detected, have the system serviced immediately by your authorized dealer - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 16
Maintenance and Specifications chapter. WARNING: Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is running or hot. Low tire pressure warning: Illuminates when your tire pressure is low. If flashes steadily, have the system serviced immediately, damage to the transmission could occur. 16 - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 17
, or remains on, have the system serviced immediately by your authorized dealer. All-wheel drive (RTT) (if equipped): Displays when using the AWD AWD system. Electronic locking differential (RTT) (if equipped): Displays when using the electronic locking differential. Speed control: Illuminates when - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 18
-theft system: Flashes when the SecuriLock Passive Anti-theft System has been activated. Turn signal: warning chime: Sounds when the key is left in the ignition in the off or accessory position and the driver's door is opened. Headlamps on warning chime: Sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 19
Instrument Cluster Platinum instrument cluster Harley-Davidson™ instrument cluster 19 - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 20
how to switch the display from Metric to English. Trip odometer: Registers the miles (kilometers) of individual journeys. • With standard message center Press the SELECT/RESET stem once to switch from the odometer to the trip odometer. Press the stem again to select Trip A and Trip B features. To - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 21
damage the engine. Engine oil pressure gauge: Indicates engine oil pressure. The needle should stay fuel pump icon indicates which side of the vehicle the fuel filler inlet is located. For more information, refer to Filling the tank in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. Transmission fluid - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 22
fluid is higher than normal operating temperature. This can be caused by special operation conditions (i.e. snowplowing, towing or off-road use). Refer to Special Operating Conditions in the scheduled maintenance information for instructions potential vehicle problems and the SELECT/RESET stem, - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 23
the Locks and Security chapter. MILES (km) TO E This displays an estimate of approximately how far you can drive with the fuel remaining in your tank under normal driving conditions. Remember to turn the ignition off when refueling to allow this feature to correctly detect the added fuel. LOW FUEL - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 24
. USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ENGINE OILS. To reset the oil monitoring system to 100% after each oil change (approximately 7,500 miles [12,000 km] or 12 months) perform the following: 1. Press and release the SELECT/RESET stem to display "OIL LIFE XXX% HOLD RESET = NEW". 2. Press and hold the SELECT/RESET - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 25
moves the driver's seat backwards for easy exit/entry from the vehicle. Press the SELECT/RESET stem to turn the easy entry/exit seat on or off. REAR PARK AID (if equipped) This reverse sensing system feature sounds a warning tone to warn the driver of obstacles near the rear bumper, and functions - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 26
be acknowledged and reset by pressing the SELECT/RESET stem. This allows you to use the full message center functionality by clearing the message. If the message will not reset or clear when pressing the SELECT/RESET stem, you must address the problem in order to clear the message. DRIVER DOOR AJAR - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 27
chapter. TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR FAULT - Displayed when the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) is malfunctioning. If the warning stays on or continues to come on, contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. BRAKE FLUID LEVEL LOW - Indicates the brake fluid level is low and the brake system - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 28
oil life left. WIRING FAULT ON TRAILER (if equipped) - Displayed if there are certain faults in the vehicle wiring and trailer wiring/brake system. Refer to Trailer towing in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter for more information. CHECK REAR on 4x4 vehicles only when 4x4 low, 4x4 high or 4x4 auto - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 29
when an attempt is made to program a spare key using two existing MyKeys. Refer to MyKey™ in the Locks and Security chapter for more information. VEHICLE SPEED 80 MPH MAX (if equipped) - Displayed when a MyKey™ is in use and the Admin has enabled the MyKey speed limit and the vehicle speed is 80 mph - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 30
(if equipped) - Displayed when a MyKey™ is in use when trying to disable the AdvanceTrac system and the optional setting is on. Refer to MyKey™ in the Locks and Security chapter for more information. SERVICE ADVANCETRAC - Displayed when the AdvanceTrac system has detected a condition that requires - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 31
fuel. LOW FUEL LEVEL will display when you have approximately 50 miles (80 km), to empty. Press RESET to clear this warning message. It will return at approximately 25 miles (40 km), 10 miles (16 km) and 0 miles (0 km) miles to empty. Distance to empty is calculated using a running average fuel - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 32
, press the RESET button and the message center will begin to cycle through the following systems and provide a status of the item if needed. Note: Some systems show a message only if a condition is present. 1. XXX% OIL LIFE 2. DOOR STATUS 3. BRAKE SYSTEM 4. XX MILES TO E FUEL LEVEL XXX 5. TBC - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 33
7,500 miles [12,000 km] or 12 months) perform the following: 1. Press and release the SETUP button to display "OIL LIFE XXX% HOLD RESET = NEW". 2. Press and hold the RESET button for two seconds and release to reset the oil life to 100%. Note: To change oil life 100% miles value from 7,500 miles (12 - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 34
easy entry/exit seat on or off. REAR PARK AID (if equipped) This feature sounds a tone to warn the driver of obstacles near the rear bumper, and functions only when R (Reverse) gear is selected. Press the RESET button to turn the rear park aid on or off. TRAILER SWAY (if equipped) This feature uses - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 35
AJAR - Displayed when the rear left door is not completely closed. REAR RIGHT DOOR AJAR - Displayed when the rear right door is not completely closed. FUEL LEVEL LOW - Displayed as an early reminder of a low fuel condition. PARK BRAKE ENGAGED - Displayed when the parking brake is set, the engine is - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 36
vehicle have low tire pressure. Refer to Inflating Your Tires in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. CHECK FUEL FILL INLET - Displayed when the fuel fill inlet may not be properly closed. Refer to Easy Fuel™ "no cap" fuel system in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. SERVICE ADVANCETRAC - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 37
in the Driving chapter. FOR 4X4 LOW SHIFT TO N (if equipped) - Displayed when 4X4 LOW is selected and the vehicle is REAR TIRE (if equipped) - Displayed when training the TPMS system. Refer to TPMS reset procedure in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter for more information. TRAIN LEFT REAR TIRE - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 38
TO UNMUTE AUDIO - Displayed when a MyKey™ is in use and Belt-Minder is activated. Refer to MyKey™ in the Locks and Security chapter for more information. ADVTRAC ON MYKEY SETTING - Displayed when a MyKey™ is in use when trying to disable the AdvanceTrac system and the optional setting is on. Refer - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 39
keyless entry system. For more information on integrated key, refer to the Locks and Security chapter. KEY COULD NOT PROGRAM - Displayed when an attempt is made to program a spare key using the driver to resume control. FOR HILL CNTRL SELECT GEAR (if equipped) - Displayed when the driver is - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 40
and MYKEY VOLUME LIMITED is displayed, refer to MyKey™ in the Locks and Security chapter for more information. AM/FM stereo system (if equipped) WARNING: Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, accident and injury. Ford strongly recommends that drivers use extreme caution - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 41
Entertainment Systems 1. / : Press / to manually go up or down the radio frequency. Press and hold for a fast advance through radio frequencies. Also use in AUDIO mode to gain access to various settings. 2. AUDIO: Press AUDIO repeatedly to gain access to the following settings: BAL (Balance): Press - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 42
clock setting. Setting the clock: Press and hold / / SEEK to CLK until the hours begin to flash. Press manually increase/decrease the hours. / / SEEK to Press CLK again to set the minutes using manually increase/decrease the minutes. Allow 10 seconds to pass to confirm that the time has been set. AM - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 43
. Ford strongly recommends that drivers use extreme caution when using any Accessory delay: Your vehicle is equipped with accessory delay. With this feature, the radio and other electrical accessories may be used begin from that time. AM/FM Radio / VOL (Power/Volume): Press to turn the radio on/off. - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 44
allows you to set the strongest local radio stations without losing your original manually set preset stations for AM/FM1/FM2. To activate the autoset feature categories: Press MENU repeatedly until RDBS ON/OFF appears in the display. Use SEEK to toggle RDBS between ON/OFF. Press CAT. PRESS UP OR - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 45
the disc, label side up, into the CD slot. For a CD6 system- Press LOAD. When the display reads SELECT SLOT, choose the desired slot number using memory presets 1-6. When the display reads LOAD CD #, load the desired disc, label side up. If you do not choose a slot within five seconds, the - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 46
the memory preset buttons (0-9) of the desired folder. The system will advance to that specific track in the folder selected. TEXT: In MP3 mode only- Press TEXT repeatedly to toggle between ON/OFF. If you wish to the display. Use SEEK to begin random engage shuffle mode right away, press play. - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 47
desired channel (i.e. 002) using the memory preset buttons go to that channel, if available. You may cancel your entry by pressing DIRECT. If an invalid station number is entered to seek to the previous/next channel. If a SEEK: Press specific category is selected, (Jazz, Rock, News, etc.), SEEK to - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 48
SEEK to search for display. After a category is selected, press that specific category of channels only (i.e. ROCK). You may also select CATEGORY ALL the song title appears in the display that you would like to replace, press OK. SONG REPLACED will appear in the display. b. DELETE A SONG: Press OK - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 49
specific channel you want to lock/unlock when using this feature. b. CHANGE PIN: Press OK when CHANGE PIN is displayed. The display will read ENTER OLD PIN. Enter your current (old) PIN number and when the system accepts your entry RESET PIN: Press OK when RESET PIN is displayed. The display will - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 50
/audio system. See the Navigation system supplement for operating instructions on using this audio system. Auxiliary input jack (Line in - loss of vehicle control, accident and injury. Ford strongly recommends that drivers use extreme caution when using any device or feature that may take their - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 51
performance, please observe the following instructions . 4. Turn the radio on, using either a tuned FM station or low. 7. Adjust the sound on your portable music player until it reaches the level of the FM station or CD by switching back and forth between the AUX and FM or CD controls. Troubleshooting - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 52
portable music player volume down. If the problems persists, replace or recharge the batteries in the portable music and injury. Ford strongly recommends that drivers use extreme caution when using any device support this feature. For further information on this feature, refer to Accessing and using - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 53
weaker the signal and the weaker the reception. • Terrain: Hills, mountains, tall buildings, power lines, electric fences, traffic lights and thunderstorms can interfere with your reception. • Station overload sunlight or heat sources for extended periods of time. • Clean using a circular motion. 53 - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 54
correctly when used in Ford CD players. Do not use any irregular shaped warranty and service Refer to the Warranty Guide/Customer Information Guide for audio system warranty information. If service tracks in all folders. • MP3 folder mode limits the playable tracks to the current folder. • Creating - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 55
you to use the same MP3 specific roof provides the best location for an unobstructed, open view of the sky, a requirement of a satellite radio system. Like AM/FM, there are several factors that can affect satellite radio reception performance: • Antenna obstructions: For optimal reception performance - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 56
service. Vehicles that are equipped with a factory installed SIRIUS satellite radio system include hardware and a limited subscription term, which begins on the date of sale , at any time, with or without notice to you. Ford Motor Company shall not be responsible for any such programming changes. - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 57
clear within a short present. period of time, or with an ignition key cycle, your receiver may have a fault. See your authorized dealer for service. Channel no longer This previously available. available channel is no longer available. Tune to another channel. If the channel was one of your presets - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 58
satellite or SIRIUS tower to the vehicle antenna. UPDATING CALL SIRIUS 1-888-539-7474 Update of channel programming in progress. Satellite service has been deactivated by SIRIUS satellite radio. NAVIGATION SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) Your vehicle may be equipped with a navigation system. Refer to - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 59
. Can be used to clear the windshield of fog and thin ice. The system will automatically provide outside air to reduce window fogging. Press this button again to return to the previous air flow selection. 2. A. R Rear defroster (if equipped): Press to activate/deactivate the rear window defroster - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 60
Use with recirculated air to improve cooling performance interior of the vehicle. Recirculated air engages automatically when MAX A/C is selected or can be engaged manually cooling of the interior air is the vehicle. Power: Press to front seats that will interfere with the airflow to the back seats. • - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 61
cool air from your A/C system. For maximum cooling performance (MAX A/C): MAX A/C mode: • Move the control to the coolest setting. (recirculated air). Use recirculated air with A/C • Select A/C and the outer instrument panel vents towards the side windows. To increase airflow to the outer instrument - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 62
62 : Distributes air through the windshield defroster vents, de-mister vents, floor vents and rear seat floor vents. The system will automatically provide outside air to reduce window fogging. : Distributes air through the instrument panel vents. : Distributes air through the instrument panel - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 63
the interior of the vehicle. Recirculated air engages automatically when MAX A/C is selected or can be engaged manually in Driver heated seat control: Press to control the driver heated 10. seat. Refer to Heated seats in the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter for more information. Power/Driver - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 64
mister vents. Can be used to clear the windshield of fog and thin ice. The system will automatically provide outside air to reduce window fogging. Press this button again to return to the previous air flow selection. 3. Manual override control: Allows you to manually select where airflow is directed - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 65
and rear seat floor vents. 4. A/C: Press to activate/deactivate air conditioning. Use with recirculated air to improve cooling performance and from reaching the interior of the vehicle. Recirculated air engages automatically when MAX A/C is selected or can be engaged manually in (defrost). When - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 66
for comfort. The driver side temperature setting will appear in the upper left corner of the display. 14. - Fan speed control: Press to decrease the fan speed. 15. A. R Rear defroster (if equipped): Press to activate/deactivate the rear window defroster. Refer to Rear window defroster later in - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 67
WITH HEATED AND COOLED SEATS (NAVIGATION BASED-IF EQUIPPED Rear defroster (if equipped): Press to activate/deactivate the rear window defroster. Refer to Rear window to activate/deactivate air conditioning. Use with recirculated air to improve cooling performance and efficiency. A/C (defrost) - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 68
to Heated and cooled seats in the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter for more information. Driver heated seat (if equipped): Press to control the driver 12. heated seat. Refer to Heated and cooled seats in the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter for more information. Power: Press to activate - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 69
, floor vents and rear seat floor vents. The system will automatically provide outside air to reduce window fogging. To return to driver and passenger temperature controls. Max A/C: Distributes recirculated air through the instrument panel vents to cool the vehicle. This re-cooling of the interior - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 70
on using voice commands the front seats that will interfere with the airflow to the back seats. • performance MAX A/C in manual override control 1. Choose (panel), A/C, and MAX A/C controls. 2. Set the temperature to 60°F (16°C). 3. Set the fan to the highest blower setting. To aid in side window - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 71
rear window- the defroster will be disabled when the window is opened. Do not use razor blades or other sharp objects to clean the inside of the rear window or to remove decals from the inside of the rear window. This may cause damage to the heated grid lines and will not be covered by your warranty - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 72
by the headlamp control. The autolamp system also keeps the lights on for a predetermined amount of time after the ignition switch is turned to off. Using the message center, you can select a delay from 0-180 seconds. • To turn autolamps on, rotate the control to • To turn autolamps off, rotate the - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 73
Lights High beams Push the lever toward the instrument panel to activate. Pull the lever toward you to deactivate. OFF Flash-to-pass Pull toward you slightly to activate and release to deactivate. Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped) Turns the headlamps on with a reduced output. In order for - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 74
(past detent) to turn off the interior lamps and to disable the illuminated entry feature. When the control is in the far left position, it acts as a dome lamp defeat/override. Note: If the battery is disconnected, discharged, or a new battery is installed, the dimmer switch requires re-calibration - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 75
Lights 3. Turn on the low beam headlamps to illuminate the wall or screen and open the hood. Cover one of the headlamps so no light so the edge is at the same height as the horizontal reference line. 5. Locate the vertical adjuster on each headlamp, then use a P2 Philips screwdriver to turn the - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 76
lights when: • any door is opened. • the instrument panel dimmer switch is rotated until the courtesy lamps come on. • the remote entry controls are pressed and the ignition is off. Rear dome lamp (if equipped) • ON or D : The dome light will stay on. • DOOR or middle position: The dome light will - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 77
sliding the control. • When the control is in the middle position, the lamp will come on when a door is opened or the unlock button is pressed on the remote keyless entry lights come on whenever the ignition is in either the on or accessory position and the headlamps or parking lamps are on. Note: - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 78
the lamp • Large water droplets, drip marks or streaks present on the interior of the lens Take your vehicle to a dealer for service if any of the above conditions of unacceptable moisture are present. Using the right bulbs Replacement bulbs are specified in the chart below. Headlamp bulbs must be - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 79
2 Backup lamp (Harley) 2 Rear stop/turn/sidemarker/ Replacing exterior bulbs Check the operation of all the bulbs frequently. Replacing headlamp bulbs 1. Make sure that the headlamp control is in the off position and open the hood. 2. Remove the pushpin that holds the air deflector/protective cover - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 80
corner). 4. Once the three retaining bolts have been removed, slide the headlamp assembly forward, disconnecting the two snap attachments at the The oil from your hand could cause the bulb to break the next time the headlamps are operated. Install the new bulb in reverse order. Replacing front - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 81
, slide the headlamp assembly forward, disconnecting the two snap attachments at the fender. 5. Remove the bulb and socket by turning it counterclockwise, then pull it straight out. 6. Pull the bulb straight out of the socket. Install the new bulb(s) in reverse order. Replacing tail/brake/turn - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 82
from the lamp assembly by turning it counterclockwise. 5. Pull bulb straight out of socket and press in the new bulb. Install the new bulb(s) in reverse order. Replacing high-mount brake and cargo lamp bulbs Make sure the headlamp control is in the off position. 1. Remove the two screws and move - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 83
license plate lamp bulbs: 1. Reach behind the rear bumper to locate the bulb. 2. Twist the bulb socket counterclockwise and carefully pull to remove it from the lamp assembly. 3. Pull out the old bulb from the socket and push in the new bulb. 4. Install the bulb socket in lamp assembly by turning - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 84
mist or light rain, or road spray. Keep the outside of the windshield clean, especially the area around the rear view mirror where the sensor is located or rain sensor performance may be affected. Note: During winter driving conditions with ice, snow or a salty road mist, inconsistent or unexpected - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 85
front window to clear any excess washer fluid remaining on steering wheel release control toward you. 2. Move the steering up or down until you find the desired location. 3. Release the steering wheel release control. This will lock the steering wheel in position. WARNING: Never adjust the steering - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 86
through the remote entry transmitter, keyless entry keypad or memory switch on the side of the driver's seat (if equipped with memory feature). Refer to Seating in the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter. If the steering column adjustment control is pressed during memory recall it will cancel - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 87
be automatically set. The next time the steering column is tilted it will stop just short of the end of the column position. ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED) Lift the mirror cover to turn on the visor mirror lamp. Slide-on-rod feature The visor will slide back and forth on the rod for - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 88
Driver Controls CENTER CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED) The center console offers several useful storage features. These include: 1. Cupholders 2. Tissue holder in lid 3. Power . If the compass still appears to be inaccurate, a manual calibration may be necessary. Refer to Compass calibration adjustment. - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 89
Driver Controls Compass zone adjustment 1. Determine which magnetic zone you are in . Compass calibration adjustment Perform compass calibration in an open area free from steel structures and high voltage lines. For optimum calibration, turn off all electrical accessories (heater/air conditioning, - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 90
or accessory bracket from the plug. Improper use of the power outlet can cause damage not covered by your warranty. Auxiliary power points can be found in the following locations: • On the instrument panel • Inside the center console storage area (if equipped) • On the rear of the center console - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 91
Driver Controls • do not leave battery chargers, video game adapters, computers unattended in the vehicle and do not let children play with the power windows. They may seriously injure themselves. WARNING: When closing the power windows, you should verify they are free of obstructions and ensure that - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 92
the window operation. Window lock The window lock feature allows only the driver to operate the power windows. To lock out all the window controls (except for the driver's) press the right side of the control. Press the left side to restore the window controls. Note: The rear window switches will - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 93
injure themselves. Accessory delay (if equipped) With accessory delay, the window switches may be used for up to 10 minutes after the ignition switch is turned to the off position or until any door is opened. INTERIOR MIRROR The interior rear view mirror has two pivot points on the support arm which - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 94
(if equipped) The power side view mirror positions are saved when doing a memory set function and can be recalled along with the vehicle personality features when a memory position is selected through the remote entry transmitter, keyless entry keypad or memory switch on the driver's seat. Refer to - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 95
, for the system to reset and for function to return to normal. Heated outside mirrors (if equipped) Heated mirrors remove ice, mist and fog. To activate the heated mirrors, press the rear defrost button R located on the climate control panel. Refer to Rear window defroster in the Climate Controls - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 96
Driver Controls On vehicles not equipped with rear the housing or glass of any mirror with harsh abrasives, fuel or other petroleum-based cleaning products. Exterior mounted mirror turn inches (90 mm). This feature is especially useful to the driver when towing a trailer. Pull the mirrors inward - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 97
Driver Controls POWER ADJUSTABLE FOOT PEDALS (IF EQUIPPED) The accelerator and brake pedal should only be adjusted when the vehicle is stopped and the gearshift lever is in the P (Park) position. Press and hold the rocker control to adjust accelerator and brake pedal. • Press the right side of the - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 98
noise. If this occurs, manually set the running boards to the deployed position and flush the system (in particular the front and rear hinge arms) with a high-pressure car wash wand. Note: Do not use the running boards, front and rear hinge assemblies, running board motors, or the running board - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 99
use the speed control in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding, slippery or unpaved. Setting speed control The controls for using your speed control are located on the steering set speed on a downhill, you may want to apply the brakes to reduce the speed. • If the vehicle speed decreases more - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 100
Driver Controls Disengaging the speed control will not erase previous set speed. Resuming a set speed Press the RESUME control and release it. This will automatically return the vehicle to the previously set speed. Increasing speed while using speed control There are two ways to set a higher speed: - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 101
control: • Depress the brake pedal or the clutch pedal (if equipped). This will not erase your vehicle's previously set speed. • Press the speed control OFF control. Note: When you turn off the speed control or the ignition, your speed control set speed memory is erased. STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS (IF - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 102
Driver Controls In any mode: • Press VOL + or VOL - to adjust the volume. SYNC system hands free control features (if equipped) briefly to use control briefly until the Press voice icon appears on the Navigation display to use the voice command feature. to activate phone mode or Press answer a - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 103
the control a second time. To open the moon roof: Press and release the SLIDE control, the moon roof will open automatically. Press the switch again to stop the moon roof. To close the moon roof: Pull and release the SLIDE control, the moon roof will close automatically. Press the switch again to - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 104
located on the driver's visor, provides a convenient way to replace up to three hand-held transmitters with a single built-in device. This feature will learn the radio frequency codes of most transmitters to operate garage doors, entry gate operators, security systems, entry door locks, and home or - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 105
Driver Controls Do not use It is also suggested that upon the sale of the vehicle, the programmed Homelink the ignition switch to be turned to the accessory position for programming and/or operation of the HomeLink Note: Some entry gates and garage door openers may require you to replace Step 2 with - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 106
Driver Controls • If the indicator light blinks rapidly for two seconds and then turns to a constant light continue with "Programming" Steps 4 through 6 to complete programming of a rolling code equipped device (most commonly a garage door opener). 4. At the garage door opener receiver (motor replace - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 107
will now occur for the trained product (garage door, gate operator, security system, entry door lock, or home or office lighting etc.). For convenience, the hand-held transmitter of the device may also be used at any time. In the event that there are still programming difficulties, contact HomeLink - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 108
universal transmitter located in the driver's visor that includes two replaces the common hand-held garage door opener with a three-button transmitter that is integrated into the interior use in other vehicles as well as for future Car2U system programming. It is also recommended that upon the sale - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 109
Driver Controls • Fixed code garage door openers were produced prior to 1996. Fixed code uses the same coded signal every time. It is manually programmed by setting DIP switches for a unique personal code. If you do not know if your garage door opener is a rolling code or 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 110
locate the "learn" button, refer to the Owner's Guide of your garage door opener or call the toll-free Car2U system help line at 1-866-57Car2U (1-866-572-2728). 3. Return to your vehicle. Press and hold the Car2U system button you would like to use to control the garage door. You may need - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 111
Driver Controls the Erasing the Car2U Home Automation System buttons procedure and then programming all of the devices being used. and a pen or pencil. 2. Open the battery cover and record the switch settings from left to right for all 8 to 12 switches. Use the figure below: When a switch is in the - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 112
Driver Controls 4. After inputting switch settings, simultaneously press and release all three Car2U system buttons. The indicator lights will turn on. 5. Press and hold the Car2U system button you would like to use you need to change or replace any of the three devices after it has been - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 113
Driver Controls To erase programming on the Car2U system (individual buttons cannot be erased), use Compliance The Car2U system complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and service facility could void authorization to use the equipment. TAILGATE LOCK Your vehicle may be equipped with a tailgate lock - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 114
the passenger side of the vehicle near the spare tire. 2. Install a protective cap (located in the glove bumper. Place the tailgate harness out of the way under the pickup box. 4. Lower the tailgate. 5. Using a screwdriver, gently pry the spring clip (on each connector) past the head of the support - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 115
easier entry into the truck bed. To open the tailgate step: 1. Flip down the tailgate. 2. Pull the yellow latch lever to the unlock position ( ) to release the grab handle from its stowed position and raise the handle upright until you feel it latch and see the latch lever in the lock position - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 116
Driver Controls Note: • Fully close and latch the tailgate step before moving the vehicle. • Never drive with the step or grab handle deployed. • Replace slip resistance tape (serviceable item) if worn out. • Replace handle molding (serviceable item) if damaged. • Do not tow with grab handle or step - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 117
to Changing the tires in the Roadside Emergencies chapter. BED EXTENDER (IF EQUIPPED) Your vehicle may be equipped with a cargo management feature in the truck bed. Note: This feature is not intended for off-road usage. To open the bed extender into tailgate mode: 1. Pull the locking pin toward the - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 118
Driver Controls 2. Open the latches to release the panels. 3. Rotate the panels toward the tailgate. Repeat Steps 1-3 for the other side of the bed extender. 4. Connect the two panels, then rotate both knobs a quarter-turn clockwise to secure the panels. 118 - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 119
the locking pins and knobs are fully engaged. Note: Ensure all cargo is secured. Note: When the vehicle is in motion, the tailgate load must not exceed 150 lb (68 kg). Note: The bed extender should always be kept in the grocery mode or stowed position with the tailgate closed when not being used - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 120
the knob to the horizontal position. Pull the cleat side-to-side to ensure it has locked into the next available hole location. • To remove cleat from rail, pull the knob and turn slightly to lock open and slide it off the end of the rail. When installing cleat, reverse instructions above. 120 - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 121
Driver Controls Note: When replacing a cleat into the rail, make sure the oval embossed on the knob is not upside down. This will ensure that the cleat is properly oriented to accept accessory and other attachments may be inserted through the access window located in the center of the header bar. - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 122
indicated with an arrow embossed on the bottom of the support. Using a T25 Torx driver, remove two Torx head bolts from bottom, and slide end support off of aluminum extrusion. Insert accessory into desired T-slot, and install end support. When tightening Torx head bolts, hand tightening with a Torx - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 123
the slip joint end, indicated with an arrow embossed on the support. Using a T25 Torx driver, remove two Torx head bolts and slide end support off of the aluminum extrusion. Insert accessory into desired T-slot and install end support. When tightening Torx head bolts, hand tightening with a Torx - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 124
use as a cooler. Note: When multiple bins are placed on one side of the pickup box, the total cargo weight in all bins on that side of the pickup box cannot exceed 60 lb (27 kg). • To access the lock key the locks during pre-delivery, but if necessary, simply remove the sticker covering the keyhole - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 125
lid may be closed. Note: Windows in the lid will allow the handles to stick up above the lid (with the lid closed). After closing the lid, simply lift up and inboard away from the pickup box side to release bin from rail. • To install, reverse the above instructions. Note: Remove the bins - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 126
be changed • The audio system will be muted whenever Belt-Minder is activated until the safety belts are buckled. Refer to the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter for a detailed description of Belt-Minder operation. • Low fuel warnings are displayed in the message center followed by a chime - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 127
the AdvanceTrac system if the vehicle is stuck in snow, mud, or sand. Create a MyKey™ To program MyKey™ on one of the keys programmed to the vehicle, insert the key that you want to make a MyKey™ into the ignition. Turn the ignition on. Use the message center buttons or the select/reset stem - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 128
MyKey™ is used. If mileage does not accumulate as expected, then the MyKey™ is not being used by the intended user. The only way to reset this odometer to admin keys are programmed to the vehicle. Can be used to detect if an additional spare key has been programmed to the vehicle Refer to Message - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 129
Locks and Security Using MyKey™ with remote start systems MyKey™ is not compatible with non-Ford approved aftermarket remote start systems. If you choose to install a remote start system please see your authorized dealer for a Ford approved remote start system. When using a Ford-approved remote - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 130
key (there always has to be at least one admin key) • SecuriLock passive anti-theft system is disabled or in unlimited mode • Vehicle has been started using a remote start system that is programmed as MyKey™. Refer to Using MyKey™ with remote start systems section. • Key in the ignition is a MyKey - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 131
Locks and Security Condition Lost any key Potential Causes • For programming spare keys, refer to the Programming spare keys section in this chapter. • Vehicle has a remote start system that is recognized as an admin key. Refer to the Using MyKey™ with remote start systems section to reset all - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 132
by the driver's power lock control while the driver's door is open. The vehicle may still be locked with the key in the ignition, and performing one of the following actions: • Pressing the manual lock button on the door. • Operating the remote entry transmitter. • Operating the keyless entry keypad - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 133
this feature: • Through your authorized dealer, or • Performing the power door lock control procedure, • Performing the keyless entry keypad (if equipped) procedure, or • Performing the message center (if equipped) procedure. Power door unlock/lock procedure Before starting, ensure the ignition is - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 134
locked before the driver door is opened. Deactivating/activating autounlock feature Your vehicle comes with the autounlock features activated; there are four methods to enable/disable this feature: • Through your authorized dealer, • by using a power door unlock/lock sequence, • using a keypad - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 135
the lock control, then press the unlock control. The horn will chirp once if autounlock was deactivated or twice (one short and one long chirp) if autounlock was activated. 7. Turn the ignition to the off position. The horn will chirp once to confirm the procedure is complete. Keyless entry keypad - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 136
. • Insert the key and turn to the unlock position (key vertical) to disengage the childproof locks. REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and with RS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 137
. If there are problems with the remote entry system, make sure to take ALL remote entry transmitters with you to your authorized dealer in order to aid in troubleshooting the problem. Two step door unlocking 1. Press and release to unlock the driver's door. Note: The interior lamps parking lamps - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 138
to Press accessory or on to deactivate. Note: The panic alarm will only operate when the ignition is in the off position. Memory feature (seat, mirrors, adjustable pedals and steering column) (if equipped) The Integrated Keyhead Transmitter (IKT) allows you to recall the memory seat/power mirrors - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 139
Locks and Security Programming memory feature to Transmitter To activate this feature: 1. Move the driver seat, power mirrors, adjustable pedal and steering column to the desired positions using for transmitter if desired. Replacing the battery The remote entry transmitter uses one coin type three- - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 140
Locks and Security To replace the battery: 1. Twist a thin coin between the two halves of the remote entry transmitter near the key ring. DO NOT TAKE THE RUBBER COVER AND CIRCUIT BOARD OFF THE FRONT HOUSING OF THE REMOTE ENTRY for programming, or • Perform the programming procedure yourself. - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 141
. Illuminated entry The interior lamps and parking lamps illuminate when the remote entry system is used to unlock the door(s) or sound the personal alarm, or when the factory set 5-digit code or your personal code are correctly entered into the keyless keypad. The illuminated entry system will - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 142
The battery saver will shut off the interior lamps 10 minutes after the last door is closed, even if the dimmer control is on. SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) You can use the keyless entry keypad to: • lock all vehicle doors. • unlock only the driver's door. • unlock all vehicle doors - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 143
will work. Unlocking and locking the doors using keyless entry keypad To unlock the driver's door, enter the factory set 5-digit code or your personal code. Each number must be pressed within five seconds of each other. Note: The driver's door will unlock and the interior lamps will illuminate after - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 144
the keys yourself. Refer to Programming spare keys for instructions on how to program the coded key. Note: The SecuriLock passive anti-theft system is not compatible with non-Ford aftermarket remote start systems. Use of these systems may result in vehicle starting problems and a loss of security - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 145
Locks and Security Anti-theft indicator The anti system functionality. If a problem occurs with the SecuriLock for key replacement. If the for service. disarms the vehicle. Replacement keys If your keys to be programmed. Replacing coded keys can be spare or replacement keys. Programming spare - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 146
Locks and Security will need two previously programmed coded keys (keys that already operate coded keys are not available, you must bring your vehicle to your authorized dealer to have the spare coded key(s) programmed. Please read and understand the entire procedure before you begin. 1. Insert the - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 147
to slide under the seat's safety belt, that it has fully latched. An unlatched seat may become dangerous in the event of in the event of a crash, the driver and passenger occupants should not sit in and/ is placed in its proper position. The driver should never adjust the head restraint while - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 148
extremely tall stature, adjust the head restraint to its full up position. WARNING: The adjustable head restraint is a safety device. Whenever possible it should be installed and properly adjusted when the seat is occupied. 148 - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 149
Seating and Safety Restraints To remove the adjustable head restraint, do the adjustable head restraint, do the following: 1. Insert the two stems into the guide sleeve collars. 2. Push the head restraint down until it locks. Properly adjust the head restraint so that the top of the head restraint - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 150
Seating and Safety Restraints WARNING: To minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of a crash, head restraints must be installed properly. Front seat • Lift the track release bar to move the seat forward or rearward. Make sure that the seat is relatched into place. 150 - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 151
release lever handle located on the side of the seat up to move the seatback forward or backward. Using the armrest (if equipped) • Push the release control to move the armrest up or down. • Pull out the drawer at the bottom of the center seat to access the cup holders (if equipped) 151 - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 152
to the storage compartment (if equipped) in your armrest, lift the latch to open the lid. Using the manual lumbar support For more lumbar support, turn the lumbar support control toward the front of vehicle. For less lumbar support, turn the lumbar support control toward the rear of vehicle. 152 - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 153
for additional support. Press the rear side of the control to reduce support. Adjusting the front power seat (if equipped) WARNING: Never adjust the driver's seat or seatback when the vehicle is moving. WARNING: Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 154
. Move the switch in the direction of the arrows to raise or lower the rear portion of the seat cushion. Press the switch in the direction of the arrows to move the seat forward, backward, up or down. Power recline (if equipped) Press the control to recline the seatback forward or rearward. 154 - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 155
positioning of the driver seat, power mirrors, adjustable pedals, and steering column to two programmable positions. The memory seat control is located on the driver's seat. • To program position 1, move the driver seat, power mirrors and steering column to the desired position using the associated - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 156
process: 1. Put the key into the ignition (The driver seat may move forward if the easy entry/exit feature is activated). 2. Place the ignition key into the on position (do not start the vehicle). When the vehicle is in the on position, the interior and exterior lights, the climate controls, and the - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 157
, exhaustion, or other physical conditions, must exercise care when using the seat heater. The seat heater may cause burns even at low temperatures, especially if used for long periods of time. Do not place anything on the seat that insulates against heat, such as a blanket or cushion, because this - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 158
, exhaustion, or other physical conditions, must exercise care when using the seat heater. The seat heater may cause burns even at low temperatures, especially if used for long periods of time. Do not place anything on the seat that insulates against heat, such as a blanket or cushion, because this - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 159
controlled seats air filter replacement (if equipped) The climate controlled seat system includes air filters that must be replaced periodically. Refer to the scheduled maintenance information for more information. • There is a filter located under the rear of each front seat. • The filter can - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 160
install a filter: 1. Position the filter in itshousing making sure that the far forward end is all the way up in the housing. 2. Push in on the center of the outside edge of the filter and rotate up into the housing until it clips into position. REAR SEATS position. The driver should never adjust - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 161
Seating and Safety Restraints To adjust the head restraint, do the following: 1. Raise the head restraint by pulling up on the head restraint. 2. Lower the head restraint by pressing and holding the guide Whenever possible it should be installed and properly adjusted when the seat is occupied. 161 - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 162
Seating and Safety Restraints To remove the adjustable , do the following: 1. Insert the two stems into the guide sleeve collars. 2. Push the head restraint down until it locks. Properly adjust the head restraint so that the top of the a crash, head restraints must be installed properly. 162 - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 163
. 1. Pull control on the side of the seat to release seat cushion from storage position. 2. Push seat cushion down until it locks into horizontal position. Folding up the rear seats (SuperCrew vehicles only) The rear seat has a split 60/40 cushion. Each seat cushion can be flipped up into a vertical - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 164
to access the armrest and cupholders. The cupholders are located inside the rear seat armrest. To open the cupholders: • Push in gently on the center cupholder fully open before using. To close the cupholders: • Push the front edge back into the seat until the cupholders are fully seated. • Make sure - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 165
side of the control for minimum heat. • Push again to deactivate. The heated seat module resets at every ignition run cycle. While the ignition is in the on position, activating the high or low heated seat switch enables heating mode. When activated, they will turn off automatically when the engine - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 166
• Restraint system warning light and back-up tone. • The electrical wiring for the airbags, crash sensor(s), safety belt pretensioners, front safety belt usage sensors, driver seat position sensor, and indicator lights. How does the Personal Safety System™ work? The Personal Safety System can adapt - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 167
Safety System to distinguish between different levels of crash severity and modify the deployment strategy of the dual-stage airbags and safety belt pretensioners. Driver's seat position sensor The driver's seat position sensor allows your Personal Safety System to tailor the deployment level of the - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 168
seat and always properly use appropriate child restraints. WARNING: When possible, all children 12 years old and under should be properly restrained in a rear seating belt usage sensors The front safety belt usage sensors detect whether or not the driver and front outboard passenger safety belts - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 169
serviced, the system may not function properly in the event of a collision. Safety restraints precautions WARNING: Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips. WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, make sure children sit in a rear seating position - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 170
12 years old and under should be properly restrained in a rear seating position. WARNING: Safety belts and seats can become hot in a vehicle that has been closed up in sunny weather; they could burn a small child. Check seat covers and buckles before you place a child anywhere near them. WARNING - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 171
the tongue from the buckle. Center front safety belt (Regular Cab center and CrewCab rear center seating positions only) WARNING: Always use both lap and shoulder safety belt in the Regular Cab center seating position. If you carry large cargo behind the seat or items that might damage or soil the - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 172
seat, reconnect it as follows: • Buckle the small tongue on the end of the belt into the mini-buckle on the driver's side. The belt is now ready for use so that it is parallel to the webbing and slide the tongue upward. 3. Provide enough lap belt length so that the tongue can reach the buckle. How - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 173
, if you brake hard, turn hard, or if your vehicle receives an impact of 5 mph (8 km/h) or more, the safety belt will become locked and help reduce your forward movement. Lap belts Adjusting the lap belt (Front center seat position SuperCab and SuperCrew only) WARNING: The lap belt should fit snugly - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 174
across your lap until it reaches the buckle. To tighten the belt, pull the loose end of the belt through the tongue until it fits snugly across the hips. Shorten and fasten the belt when not in use. For long term storage, the lap belt can be placed into a pocket found on the inside lid - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 175
or more, the combination safety belts will lock to help reduce forward movement of the driver and passengers. The front outboard safety belts can also be made to lock manually by quickly pulling on the shoulder belt. Rear safety belts (if equipped) can also be made to lock up by pulling quickly on - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 176
mode is not available on the driver safety belt, or the Regular Cab center safety belt. When to use the automatic locking mode • Anytime a child safety seat is installed in a front outboard passenger seating position in a Regular Cab/ SuperCab/ SuperCrew or any rear seating position of a SuperCab or - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 177
allow it to retract completely to disengage the automatic locking mode and activate the vehicle sensitive (emergency) locking mode. WARNING: After any vehicle collision, the safety belt systems at all seating positions (except the driver position, which does not have this feature) must be checked - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 178
pretensioners for the driver and right front passenger seating positions will be activated when the respective seatbelt is properly buckled. WARNING: The driver and the right front passenger safety belt system (including retractors, buckles and height adjusters) must be replaced if the vehicle is - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 179
seating positions. Adjust the height of the shoulder belt so the belt rests across the middle of your shoulder. To adjust the shoulder belt height, pull on the center button and slide the height adjuster up or down. Release the button and pull down on the height adjuster to make sure it is locked - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 180
five minutes) for one occupant (driver or front passenger), the other occupant can still activate the Belt-Minder feature. Note: If you are using MyKey™, the Belt-Minder warning will not expire. Refer to MyKey™ in the Locks and security chapter. When the Belt-Minder feature is activated, the - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 181
Seating and Safety Restraints If...The driver's and front passenger's safety belts are buckled...The driver's or front passenger's safety belt is not buckled when the vehicle has reached at least 6 mph and 1-2 minutes have elapsed since the ignition switch has been turned to ON...The driver's or - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 182
; this can improve comfort. Prime time for an accident. Belt-Minder reminds us to take a few seconds to buckle up. Safety belts, when used properly, reduce risk of death to front seat occupants by 45% in cars, and by 60% in light trucks. Nearly 1 of 2 deaths occur in single-vehicle crashes, many - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 183
re-enabled after the use of MyKey™. Refer to MyKey™ in the Locks and security chapter. The driver and front passenger Belt-Minder features can be deactivated/activated by performing the following procedure: Before following the procedure, make sure that: • The parking brake is set • The gearshift - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 184
unbuckle the safety belt. • This will disable the Belt-Minder feature for that seating position if it is belt extension assembly that can be added (part number 611C22). This assembly can be obtained from an authorized dealer. Use only extensions manufactured by the same supplier as the safety belt - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 185
Seating and Safety Restraints AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) The airbag supplemental restraint system is designed to work in conjunction with the safety belts to help protect the driver and front outboard passenger from certain upper body injuries. The term "supplemental restraint" - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 186
of the vehicle, including the driver, should always properly wear their safety belts, even when an air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) is provided. WARNING: When possible, all children 12 years old and under should be properly restrained in a rear seating position. WARNING: The National - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 187
in the rear seat than in the front seat. Failure to follow these instructions may increase the risk of injury in a collision. WARNING: Airbags can kill or injure a child in a child seat. NEVER place a rear-facing child seat in front of an active airbag. If you must use a forward-facing child seat in - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 188
belts. Ensure the child is properly restrained in an appropriate child seat or with the use of a booster. A child or infant properly restrained in the center front seat and near-frontal collisions, not rollover, side-impact, or rear-impacts. The airbags inflate and deflate rapidly upon activation. - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 189
is present in a forward-facing child restraint that is installed according to the manufacturer's instructions, • the system determines that a small child is present in a booster seat, • a front passenger takes his/her weight off of the seat for a period of time, • a child or a small person occupies - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 190
when a rear facing infant seat, a forward-facing child restraint, or a booster seat is detected. installed and the indicator lamp is not lit, then turn the vehicle off, remove the child restraint from the vehicle and reinstall the restraint following the child restraint manufacturer's instructions - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 191
rear seat. Occupant Pass Airbag Off Indicator Lamp Unlit Lit Passenger Airbag Disabled Disabled Disabled Empty seat Small child in child safety seat or booster Small child with safety Lit belt position or with the seat back reclined too far can take off weight from the seat cushion and affect the - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 192
shown in the Customer Assistance chapter of this Owner's Guide. WARNING: Any alteration/modification to the front passenger seat may affect the performance of the front passenger sensing system. Determining if the system is operational The SRS uses readiness lights in the instrument cluster or - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 193
may come into contact with a deploying airbag. Failure to follow these instructions may increase the risk of personal injury in the event of a collision. WARNING: Do not use accessory seat covers. The use of accessory seat covers may prevent the deployment of the side airbags and increase the risk - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 194
) with a gas generator concealed behind the outboard bolster of the driver and front passenger seatbacks. • A special seat cover designed to allow airbag deployment. • The same warning light, electronic control and diagnostic unit as used for the front airbags. • Crash sensors located on the front - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 195
system (including the seat) must be inspected and serviced by an authorized dealer. If the airbag is not replaced, the unrepaired area problem and/or light are repaired. If any of these things happen, even intermittently, have the SRS serviced at your authorized dealer immediately. Unless serviced - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 196
instructions may increase the risk of personal injury in the event of a collision. WARNING: Do not lean your head on the door. The Safety Canopy could injure you as it deploys from the headliner. WARNING: Do not attempt to service the driver should always wear their safety belts even when - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 197
The safety canopy will not interfere with children restrained using a properly installed child or booster seat because it is designed to inflate downward from the headliner above the doors along the side window opening. The Safety Canopy System is designed to active when the vehicle sustains lateral - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 198
roof side-rail sheet metal, behind the headliner, above each row of seats. The safety canopy is designed to inflate between the side window rollover events, not in rear impact, frontal or near- must be inspected and serviced by an authorized dealer. If the safety canopy is not replaced, it will not - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 199
make sure your child is secured properly in a device that is appropriate for their height, age and weight. Child safety restraints must be purchased separately from the vehicle. Failure to follow these instructions and guidelines may result in an increased risk of serious injury or death to your - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 200
Child size, height, weight, or age restraint type Infants or Children weighing 40 lb (18 kg) or Use a child safety toddlers less (generally age four or younger) seat (sometimes called an infant carrier, convertible seat, or toddler seat). Small Children who have outgrown or no Use a belt-positioning - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 201
for Safety Restraints for Children Recommended Child size, height, weight, or age restraint type Larger Children who have outgrown or no Use a vehicle children longer properly fit in a safety belt having belt-positioning booster seat the lap belt snug (generally children who are at least and - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 202
lower belt belt and belt Child anchors anchors and LATCH only Weight and only) top (lower top tether anchors tether anchor and top anchor) tether anchor) Up to 48 lb X X (21 kg) Up to 48 lb X X X (21 kg) Over 48 lb X X (21 kg) Restraint Type Rear facing child seat Forward facing child seat Forward - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 203
for your child's size, height, weight, or age. Follow the child restraint manufacturer's instructions and warnings provided for installation and use in conjunction with the instructions and warnings provided by the vehicle manufacturer. A safety seat that is improperly installed or utilized, is - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 204
by your child safety seat manufacturer) should always properly wear safety belts. SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN Infant and/or toddler seats Use a safety seat that is recommended for the size and weight of the child. When installing a child safety seat: • Review and follow the information presented - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 205
and restrained properly in a rear seating position, properly restrain the largest child in the front seat. When installing a child safety seat with combination lap/shoulder belts: • Use the correct safety belt buckle for that seating position. • Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle until - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 206
If you are using a Regular Cab center seat, see Installing child safety seats in cinch tongue combination lap and shoulder belt seating position later in this chapter for instructions. Perform the following steps when installing the child seat with combination lap/shoulder belts: Note: Although the - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 207
and Safety Restraints 3. While holding the shoulder and lap belt portions together, route the tongue through the child seat according to the child seat manufacturer's instructions. Be sure the belt webbing is not twisted. 4. Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle (the buckle closest to the - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 208
. Ford recommends checking with a NHTSA Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician (CPST) to make certain the child restraint is properly installed. Installing child safety seats in cinch tongue combination lap and shoulder belt seating position (front center seating position only) If you are using - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 209
small buckle on the end of the belt into the mini-buckle on the driver's side. WARNING: Airbags can kill or injure a child in a child seat. If you must use a forward-facing child seat in the front seat, move seat all the way back. WARNING: Rear facing child seats should NEVER be placed in front of - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 210
Restraints 3. Slide the tongue up the webbing. 4. While holding both shoulder and lap portions next to the tongue, route the tongue and webbing through the child seat according to the child seat manufacturer's instructions. Be sure that the belt webbing is not twisted. 5. Insert the belt tongue - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 211
your local St. John Ambulance office for referral to a CPST. Installing child safety seats in the front row lap belt seating positions (SuperCab and SuperCrew) WARNING: Installing a child safety seat in the front row lap seating position should be avoided if at all possible. The passenger sensing - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 212
to the direction of webbing while sliding the tongue up the webbing. 2. Place the child safety seat in the center seating position. 3. Route the tongue and webbing through the child seat according to the child seat manufacturer's instructions. 4. Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle for - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 213
cab) : • F150 SuperCab and SuperCrew The LATCH anchors are located at the rear section of the rear seat between the cushion and seatback. Follow the child seat manufacturer's instructions to properly install a child seat with LATCH attachments. Follow the instructions later in this chapter on - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 214
with rigid LATCH attachments cannot be installed at the center seating position. LATCH compatible child seats (with attachments on belt webbing) can only be used at this seating position provided that the child seat manufacturer's instructions permit use with the anchor spacing stated. Do not attach - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 215
bracket behind the seat on the rear edge of the seat cushion. The rear seat in the SuperCab and SuperCrew has three seat. Keeping the child seat just touching the vehicle seat gives the best protection in a severe crash. Once the child safety seat has been installed using either the safety belt - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 216
seatback forward to access the tether anchors. Make sure the seatback is locked in the upright position before installing the child seat. 3. Clip the tether strap to the anchor as shown. • Regular Cab passenger and center seats (located on back panel) If the tether strap is clipped incorrectly, the - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 217
There are three loops of webbing just above the back of the rear seat (along the bottom edge of the rear window) in the SuperCab and SuperCrew. These loops are to be used as both routing loops and anchor loops for up to three child safety seat tether straps. For example, the center loop can be - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 218
safety seat owner guide for the weight, height, and age limits specific to your child safety seat. Keep your child in the child safety seat if it properly fits the child, remains appropriate for their weight, height and age AND if properly secured to the vehicle. Although the lap/shoulder belt will - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 219
two types of belt-positioning booster seats: backless and high back. Always use booster seats in conjunction with the vehicle lap/shoulder belt. • Backless booster seats If your backless booster seat has a removable shield, remove the shield. If a vehicle seating position has a low seat back or no - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 220
High back booster seats If, with a backless booster seat, you cannot find a seating position that adequately supports your child's head, a high back booster seat would be a better choice. Children and booster seats vary in size and shape. Choose a booster that keeps the lap belt low and snug across - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 221
. Refer to the child restraint manufacturer's instructions for additional inspection and maintenance information specific to the child restraint. Ford Motor Company recommends that all safety belt assemblies in use in vehicles involved in a collision be replaced. However, if the collision was minor - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 222
Seating and Safety Restraints WARNING: Failure to inspect and if necessary replace the safety belt assembly or child restraint system under the above conditions could result in severe personal injuries in the event of a collision. 222 - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 223
die than a person wearing a seat belt. All occupants must wear seat belts and children/infants must use appropriate restraints to minimize the risk of injury or ejection. Study your owner's guide and any supplements for specific information about equipment features, instructions for safe driving and - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 224
Tires, Wheels and Loading Power is supplied to all four wheels through a transfer case or power low trucks can differ from some other vehicles in a few noticeable ways. Your vehicle may be: • Higher - to allow higher load carrying capacity steering inputs than a vehicle with a longer wheelbase. 224 - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 225
to deep tread, winter-type snow tires, space-saver or temporary use spare tires, light truck or "LT" type tires, tires with nominal rim diameters of 10 to 12 inches or limited production tires as defined in Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations Part 575.104(c)(2). U.S. Department of Transportation - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 226
, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half (11⁄2) times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use, however, and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits, service - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 227
of miles of service, but they must be maintained in order to get the maximum benefit from them. Glossary of tire terminology • Tire label: A label showing the OE (Original Equipment) tire sizes, recommended inflation pressure and the maximum weight the vehicle can carry. • Tire Identification Number - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 228
and check the tire pressure with a tire gauge (including spare, if equipped). Inflate all tires to the inflation pressure recommended by Ford Motor Company. You are strongly urged to buy a reliable tire pressure gauge, as automatic service station gauges may be inaccurate. Ford recommends the use of - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 229
recheck the pressure with your tire gauge. 4. Replace the valve cap. 5. Repeat this procedure for each tire, including the spare. Note: Some spare tires operate at a higher inflation pressure than the other tires. For T-type/mini-spare tires (see the Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information section - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 230
or show signs of excessive wear should not be used because they are more likely to blow out or fail. Improper or inadequate vehicle maintenance can cause tires to wear abnormally. Inspect all your tires, including the spare, frequently, and replace them if one or more of the following conditions - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 231
25th week of 2001. The numbers in between are identification codes used for traceability. This information is used to contact customers if a tire defect requires a recall. Tire replacement requirements Your vehicle is equipped with tires designed to provide a safe ride and handling capability. 231 - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 232
bead and wheel bead seat area again. 3. Stand at a minimum of 12 ft (3.66 m) away from the tire wheel assembly. 4. Use both eye and ear protection. For a mounting pressure more than 20 psi (1.38 bar) greater than the maximum pressure, a Ford dealer or other tire service professional should do the - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 233
that the two front tires or two rear tires generally be replaced as a pair. The tire pressure sensors mounted in the wheels (originally installed on your vehicle) are not designed to be used in aftermarket wheels. The use of wheels or tires not recommended by Ford Motor Company may affect the - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 234
the recommended interval (as indicated in the scheduled maintenance information that comes with your vehicle) will help your tires wear more evenly, providing better tire performance and longer tire life. • Rear-wheel drive (RWD) vehicles/Four-wheel drive (4WD)/All-wheel drive (AWD) vehicles (front - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 235
pressures for the front and rear tires and the vehicle is equipped with TPMS (tire pressure monitoring system), then the settings for the TPMS sensors need to be updated. Always perform the TPMS reset procedure after tire rotation. If the system is not reset, it may not provide a low tire pressure - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 236
speed rating for your vehicle may be different from this example.) 1. P: Indicates a tire, designated by the Tire and Rim Association (T&RA), that may be used for service on cars, SUVs, minivans and light trucks. Note: If your tire size does not begin with a letter this may mean it is designated by - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 237
are identification codes used for traceability. This information is used to contact customers if a tire defect requires a recall. 9. M+S or tire. Refer to the Safety Compliance Certification Label, which is located on the B-Pillar or the edge of the driver's door, for the correct tire pressure - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 238
be found on the Safety Compliance Certification Label or Tire Label which is located on the B-Pillar or the edge of the driver's door. The cold inflation pressure should never be set lower than the recommended pressure on the vehicle label. The tire suppliers may have additional markings, notes or - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 239
for service on light trucks. 2. Load Range/Load Inflation Limits: Indicates the tire's load-carrying capabilities and its inflation limits. 3. Maximum Load Dual lb (kg) at psi (kPa) cold: Indicates the maximum load and tire pressure when the tire is used as a dual; defined as four tires on the rear - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 240
to match the new wheel diameter. Location of the tire label You will find a Tire Label containing tire inflation pressure by tire size and other important information located on the B-Pillar or the edge of the driver's door. Refer to the payload description and graphic in the Vehicle loading - with - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 241
indicator is illuminated, the system may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended. TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons, including the installation of replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly. Always - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 242
is covered by the tire and is not visible unless the tire is removed. Care must be taken when changing the tire to avoid damaging the sensor. It is recommended that you always have your tires serviced by an authorized dealer. The tire pressure should be checked periodically (at least monthly) using - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 243
and a short time later turns off, your tire pressure still needs to be checked. Visit www.checkmytires.org for additional information. When your temporary spare tire is installed When one of your road tires needs to be replaced with the temporary spare, the TPMS system will continue to identify an - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 244
spare tire is installed in this section. TPMS If your tires are properly inflated malfunction and your spare tire is not in use and the light remains on, have the system inspected by your authorized dealer. Tire rotation On vehicles with different front without sensor and rear tire pressures - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 245
Loading Low tire pressure warning light Flashing warning light Possible cause Spare tire in use Customer action required Your temporary spare tire is in use. When your temporary spare tire is installed in this section. If your tires are properly inflated and your spare tire is not in use and the - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 246
are on the rear. With this information, the system can detect and properly warn of low tire pressures. TPMS reset tips: • To reduce the chances of interference from another vehicle, the TPMS reset procedure should be performed at least 3 feet (1 meter) away from another Ford Motor Company vehicle - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 247
FRONT TIRE, seek service from your authorized dealer. 5. Train the TPMS sensors in the tires using the following TPMS reset sequence starting with the left front tire in the following clockwise order: • Left front (Driver's side front tire) • Right front (Passenger's side front tire) • Right rear - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 248
by Ford can affect the safety and performance of your vehicle, which could result in an increased risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. Additionally, the use of non-recommended tires and wheels could cause steering, suspension, axle or transfer case/power - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 249
chains when they are no longer needed. Do not use tire chains on dry roads. VEHICLE LOADING - WITH AND WITHOUT A TRAILER This section will guide you in the proper loading of your vehicle and/or trailer, to keep your loaded vehicle weight within its design rating capability, with or without a trailer - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 250
equipment has been installed on the vehicle, the weight of the equipment must be subtracted from the payload listed on the Tire Label in order to determine the new payload. WARNING: The appropriate loading capacity of your vehicle can be limited either by volume capacity (how much space is available - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 251
all weight added to the Base Curb Weight, including cargo and optional equipment. When towing, trailer tongue load or king pin weight is also part of cargo weight. GAW (Gross Axle Weight) - is the total weight placed on each axle (front and rear) - including vehicle curb weight and all payload. 251 - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 252
Tires, Wheels and Loading GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) - is the maximum allowable weight that can be carried by a single axle (front or rear). These numbers are shown on the Safety Compliance Certification Label located on the B-Pillar or the edge of the driver's door. The total load on each axle - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 253
Tires, Wheels and Loading • Example only: WARNING: Exceeding the Safety Compliance Certification Label vehicle weight rating limits could result in substandard vehicle handling or performance, engine, transmission and/or structural damage, serious damage to the vehicle, loss of control and personal - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 254
the Safety Compliance Certification Label. WARNING: Do not use replacement tires with lower load carrying capacities than the original tires because they may lower the vehicle's GVWR and GAWR limitations. Replacement tires with a higher limit than the original tires do not increase the GVWR and GAWR - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 255
limit: 1. Locate the statement "The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lb." on your vehicle's placard. 2. Determine the combined weight of the driver x 30) = 1400 - 1100 - 150 = 150 lb. Yes, you have enough load capacity in your vehicle to transport four friends - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 256
provided the maximum trailer weight is less than or equal to the maximum trailer weight listed for your engine and rear axle ratio on the following charts. If your vehicle is not equipped with a heavy-duty trailer towing package, the maximum weight your vehicle can tow is limited to 5,000 lb (2,268 - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 257
• 45 ft2 (4.18 m2) without the Trailer Tow Package or the Heavy Payload Package. • 60 ft2 (5.52 m2) with the Trailer Tow Package or the Heavy Payload Package. Engine Regular Cab 4x2 (126" wheelbase) Rear axle ratio Maximum Maximum GCWR - lb Trailer Weight (kg) - lb (kg) 3.55 10400 (4717) 5400 (2449 - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 258
) 8400 (3810) 3.15 13200 (5987) 8000 (3629) 5.4L 3.55 15000 (6804) 9800 (4445) 5.4L (Heavy 3.73 16700 (7575) 11300 (5126) Duty) Engine Regular Cab 4x4 (145" wheelbase) Rear axle ratio Maximum Maximum GCWR - lb Trailer Weight (kg) - lb (kg) 4.6L 2V 3.73 11100 (5035) 5800 (2631) 3.55 13100 (5942) 7700 - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 259
11200 (5080)* 5.4L Engine 4.6L 2V 4.6L 3V 5.4L 5.4L (Heavy Duty) *Maximum GCWR and trailer weight when equipped with Max Trailer Tow package. Engine SuperCab 4x2 (163" wheelbase) Rear axle ratio Maximum Maximum GCWR - lb Trailer Weight (kg) - lb (kg) 3.73 17100 (7756) 11300 (5126) SuperCab 4x4 - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 260
16900 (7666) 11300 (5126) 4.6L 2V 4.6L 3V 5.4L SuperCrew 4x2 (145" wheelbase) Harley-Davidson Engine Rear axle ratio Maximum Maximum GCWR - lb Trailer Weight (kg) - lb (kg) 5.4L 3.73 11200 (5080) 5300 (2404) Engine SuperCrew 4x4 (145" wheelbase) Rear axle ratio Maximum Maximum GCWR - lb Trailer - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 261
Tires, Wheels and Loading SuperCrew 4x4 (145" wheelbase) Harley-Davidson Engine Rear axle ratio Maximum Maximum GCWR - lb Trailer Weight (kg) - lb (kg) 5.4L 3.73 11200 (5080) 5100 (2313) Engine SuperCrew 4x2 (157" wheelbase) Rear axle ratio Maximum Maximum GCWR - lb Trailer Weight (kg) - lb (kg) 3. - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 262
. Contact your authorized dealer or a reliable trailer dealer as soon as possible if you require assistance. Hitches Do not use hitches that clamp onto the vehicle's bumper or attach to the axle. You must distribute the load in your trailer so that 10-15% of the total weight of the trailer is on the - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 263
If you use a rental trailer, follow the instructions that the rental agency gives to you. Do not attach safety chains to the bumper. Trailer brakes Electric brakes and manual, automatic or surge-type trailer brakes are safe if installed properly and adjusted to the manufacturer's specifications. The - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 264
trailer connected. 2. Manual control lever: Slide the control lever to the left to activate power to the trailer's electric brakes independent of the tow vehicle's brakes (see the following Procedure for adjusting GAIN section for instructions on proper use of this feature). If the manual control is - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 265
Tires, Wheels and Loading activated while the brake is also applied, the greater of the two inputs determines the power sent to the trailer brakes. • Stop Lamps: Activating the TBC manual control lever will illuminate both the trailer brake lamps and the tow vehicle brake lamps except the center - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 266
should be used only for manual activation of trailer brakes to assist with proper adjustment of the GAIN. Misuse, such as application during trailer sway, could cause instability of trailer and/or tow vehicle. • Avoid towing in adverse weather conditions. The TBC does not provide anti-lock control - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 267
rental agency for proper instructions and equipment for hooking-up trailer lamps. Using a step bumper (if equipped) The rear bumper is equipped with an integral hitch and only requires a ball with a one inch (25.4 mm) shank diameter. The bumper has a 5,000 lb (2,270 kg) trailer weight and 500 lb - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 268
have traveled 50 miles (80 km), thoroughly check your hitch, electrical connections and trailer wheel lug nuts. • If you are driving down a long or steep hill, shift to a lower gear. Do not apply the brakes continuously, as they may overheat and become less effective. Also, see the information on - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 269
Tires, Wheels and Loading Exceeding these limits may allow water to enter vehicle components: • Causing internal damage to the components. • Affecting driveability, emissions and reliability. Replace the rear axle lubricant any time the axle has been submerged in water. Rear axle lubricant - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 270
Tires, Wheels and Loading In case of a roadside emergency with a disabled vehicle, see occur. It is recommended to tow your vehicle with all four (4) wheels off the ground such as when using a car-hauling trailer. Otherwise, no recreational towing is permitted. In case of a roadside emergency with a - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 271
Positions of the ignition 1. Off - locks the automatic transmission gearshift lever and allows key removal. Note: The ignition key cannot be removed from the ignition unless the gearshift lever is securely latched in P (Park). 2. Accessory - allows the electrical accessories such as the radio to - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 272
chapter for more instructions. WARNING: is operated in a heavy snow storm or blowing significant reduction in power output. At the belts. For more information on safety belts and their proper usage, refer to the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter. 2. Make sure the headlamps and vehicle accessories - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 273
Driving • 6-speed transmission 4. Make sure the parking brake is set. BRAKE 5. Turn the key to 3 (on) without turning the key to 4 (start). Some warning lights will briefly illuminate. See Warning lights and chimes in the Instrument - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 274
brake, apply the brake, performance when the engine is cold when operating on E85 ethanol. Do not crank the engine for more than 10 seconds at a time as starter damage may occur. If the engine fails to start, turn the key to off and wait 30 seconds before trying again. Do not use starting fluid - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 275
starting performance. Your vehicle is designed to operate on E85 ethanol alone, unleaded gasoline alone, or any mixture of the two. See Choosing the right fuel in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter for more information on ethanol. If the engine fails to start using the preceding instructions - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 276
: Failure to follow engine block heater instructions could result in property damage or physical injury. WARNING: To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not use your heater with ungrounded electrical systems or two-pronged (cheater) adapters. Prior to using the engine block heater, follow these - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 277
on the brake BRAKE system warning light. Four-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS) Your vehicle is equipped with an anti-lock braking system (ABS). This system helps you maintain steering control during emergency stops by keeping the brakes from locking. Noise from the ABS pump motor and brake pedal - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 278
Driving Using ABS When hard braking is required, apply continuous force on the brake pedal. Do not pump the brake pedal since this will reduce the effectiveness of the ABS and will increase your vehicle's stopping distance. The ABS will be activated immediately, allowing you to retain steering - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 279
modifications involving braking system, aftermarket roof racks, suspension, steering system, tire construction and/or wheel/tire size may change the handling characteristics of the vehicle and may adversely affect the performance of the AdvanceTrac with RSC system. In addition, installing any - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 280
the AdvanceTrac with RSC system is not manually disabled by serviced by an authorized dealer immediately. Note: If the system cannot be turned off, refer to MyKey™ in the Locks and Security chapter for more information. When AdvanceTrac with RSC performs a normal system self-check, some drivers - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 281
may become temporarily disabled to allow the brakes to cool down. In this situation, TCS will use only engine power reduction or transfer to help control the wheels from over-spinning. When the brakes have cooled down, the system will regain all features. Anti-lock braking, RSC, and ESC are not - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 282
include but are not limited to: • Taking • Entering a snow-free road from a snow-covered side street, or vice versa • Entering a power, switching off certain features of the AdvanceTrac with RSC system may be beneficial because the wheels are allowed to spin. This will restore full engine power - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 283
Locked3,4 1 TCS is enabled but with higher entry thresholds compared to full system. 2 Lamp light starts blinking for 3 seconds after entering press and hold state. 3 Control switch is not pressed. Stability control light turned on when 4WD low locked transfer case mode selected. 4 If the button is - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 284
sway control. When properly equipped, trailer sway control will use the vehicle's AdvanceTrac with RSC system to detect and help reduce trailer sway by applying brake force at individual wheels and, if necessary, by reducing engine power. WARNING: Trailer sway control does not prevent a trailer - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 285
a low power steering fluid level before seeking service by your authorized dealer. • Heavy or uneven steering efforts may be caused by a low power steering fluid level. Check for a low power steering fluid level before seeking service by your authorized dealer. • Do not fill the power steering fluid - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 286
rear axle. When the axle is locked it will not allow the rear wheels to rotate at different speeds when turning. The ELD axle is not recommended for use die than a person wearing a seat belt. Utility vehicles and trucks have larger tires and increased ground clearance, giving the vehicle a higher - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 287
the following procedure: Note: The following procedure is easier to perform when the steering column is adjusted to the full up position. Refer to Tilt steering wheel in the Driver Controls chapter. 1. Apply the parking brake, turn the ignition to the off position, then remove the key. 2. Move - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 288
the column up on its hinges and pull rearward to remove the cover from the hinges. 5. With the ignition in the on position, pull back on the BSI solenoid found on top of the uncovered steering column and at the same time, apply the brake pedal and shift the transmission into N (Neutral). 288 - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 289
Driving 6. Reinstall the steering column cover, start the vehicle and release the parking brake. Note: After the transmission is shifted to N (Neutral), it is easier to reinstall the cover when the column is in the middle or lower tilt position. WARNING: Do not drive your vehicle until you verify - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 290
parking brake, turn the ignition key to the off position, and remove the key. 2. Starting at the rear of the trim panel, using a Install the trim panel. 6. Apply brake pedal, start the vehicle, and release the parking brake. See your authorized dealer as soon as possible if this procedure is used - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 291
locks up and aggressively shuts off fuel flow to the engine while decelerating. This fuel economy benefit may be perceived as a light to medium braking position locks the transmission and prevents the rear wheels from turning. To put your vehicle in gear: • Start the engine • Press the brake pedal - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 292
This position allows for all forward gears except overdrive. • O/D OFF lamp is illuminated. • Provides engine braking. • Use when driving conditions cause excessive shifting from O/D to other gears. Examples: heavy city traffic where continuous shifting in and out of overdrive occurs, hilly terrain - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 293
for second gear only. • Provides engine braking. • Use to start-up on slippery roads. locks up and aggressively shuts off fuel flow to the engine while decelerating. This fuel economy benefit may be perceived as a light to medium braking be stored automatically in the powertrain control module (PCM) - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 294
Park) This position locks the transmission and prevents the rear wheels from turning. To put your vehicle in gear: • Press the brake pedal • Start the operation when towing a trailer or a heavy load. All transmission gear ranges are available when using Tow/Haul. Tow/Haul can be activated - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 295
in all forward gears when the transmission is in the D (Overdrive) position; this engine braking will slow the vehicle and assist the driver in controlling the vehicle when descending a grade. Depending on driving conditions and load conditions, the transmission may downshift, slow the vehicle - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 296
engine braking can cause the rear wheels to slide and the vehicle to swing around with the possible loss of vehicle control. 3 (Third) Transmission operates in third gear only. Used for improved than a minute or damage to the transmission and tires may occur, or the engine may overheat. 296 - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 297
The Reverse Sensing System (RSS) sounds a tone to warn the driver of obstacles near the rear bumper when R (Reverse) is selected and the vehicle is moving include reduced performance or a false activation. WARNING: To help avoid personal injury, always use caution when in reverse and when using the - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 298
off, refer to MyKey™ in the Locks and Security chapter for more information. Keep the RSS sensors (located on the rear bumper/fascia) free from snow, ice and large accumulations of dirt (do not clean the sensors with sharp objects). If the sensors are covered, it will affect the accuracy of the - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 299
behind the vehicle. It adds assistance to the driver while reversing or reverse parking the vehicle. To use the camera system, place the transmission in road condition. • (1) Rear bumper • (2) Red zone • (3) Yellow zone • (4) Green zone • (5) Centerline of vehicle Always use caution while backing. - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 300
device that still requires the driver to use it in conjunction with the rearview mirror and the side mirrors for maximum coverage. WARNING: Objects that are close to either corner of the bumper or under the bumper, might not be seen on the screen due to the limited coverage of the camera system - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 301
Servicing • If the image comes on while the vehicle is not in R (Reverse), have the system inspected by your authorized dealer. • If the image is not clear, then check if there is anything covering power low is selected while the vehicle is moving above 3 mph (5 km/h), the 4WD system will not perform - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 302
locking differential (ELD) is selected (if equipped). 4x4 LOW serviced by an authorized dealer. Using a manual 4WD system (if equipped) 2H (4X2) - Power to the rear wheels only; used for street and highway driving. Provides optimal smoothness and fuel economy at high speeds. 4H (4X4 High) - Used - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 303
perform this operation if the rear wheels are slipping. Note: Some noise may be heard as the system shifts or engages; this is normal. Note: 4X4 high mode is not intended for use on dry pavement. Shifting to/from 4L (4X4 low . This position should only be used when towing the vehicle. WARNING: - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 304
2H (4X2) - Power to the rear wheels only; used for street and highway driving. Provides optimal smoothness and fuel economy at high speeds. 4H (4X4 High) - Used for extra traction such as in snow or icy roads or in off-road situations. Not intended for use on dry pavement. 4L (4X4 Low) - Uses extra - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 305
equipped, Harley-Davidson™ only) This system includes an electronically controlled transfer case. The system is interactive with the road, continually monitoring and adjusting torque delivery to the front and rear wheels to optimize traction. 2H (4X2) - Power to the rear wheels only; used for street - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 306
locking differential (ELD) is a device housed in the rear axle which allows both rear wheels to turn at the same speed. The ELD can provide additional traction should the vehicle become stuck. The ELD is electronically activated by the driver and can be shifted on the fly. It is intended for use low - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 307
locking differential (ELD) The ELD can be turned on by pulling the knob on the 4WD control toward you while the control is in either 4H (4X4 high) or 4L (4X4 low both rear wheel axle shafts will be locked together steering wheel in the opposite direction while rolling. Driving off-road with truck - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 308
. 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 - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 309
low-slung sports cars are designed to perform The tires brake pedal pressure should be utilized if changes in vehicle speed are called for. Avoid abrupt steering, acceleration or braking which could result in an increased risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover and/or personal injury. Use - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 310
low-slung sports cars are designed to perform (steering, acceleration or braking). brake is fully released, but the brake warning lamp remains illuminated, the brakes may not be working properly. See your authorized dealer. 4WD systems 4WD (when you select a 4WD mode) uses all four wheels to power - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 311
pressure on the brake pedal. Be cautious of sudden changes in vehicle speed or direction when you are driving in mud. Even 4WD vehicles can lose traction in slick mud. As when you are driving over sand, apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning your wheels. If the vehicle does slide, steer - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 312
on tires and rotating driveshafts causes an imbalance that could damage drive components. "Tread Lightly" is an educational program designed to increase public awareness of land-use regulations and responsibilities in our nations wilderness areas. Ford Motor Company joins the U.S. Forest Service and - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 313
and still maintain steering control. If your vehicle has anti-lock brakes, apply the brakes steadily. Do not "pump" the brakes. Driving on snow and ice 4WD vehicles have advantages over 2WD vehicles in snow and ice but can skid like any other vehicle. Should you start to slide while driving on - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 314
loss of control. Ford Motor Company recommends that caution be used with any vehicle equipped with a high load or device (such as ladder racks or pickup box cover). Failure to maintain your vehicle properly may void the warranty, increase your repair cost, reduce vehicle performance and operational - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 315
as dry brakes. SNOWPLOWING For F-150 snowplow applications, Ford recommends the F-150 4x4 Regular Cab and SuperCab equipped with the 5.4L engine, Heavy Duty Payload Package and Snow Plow Prep Package. The Heavy Duty Payload Package for 4x4 includes unique powertrain control strategy, required - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 316
on the tire sidewall. Tire air pressure may require re-adjustment within these pressure limits to accommodate the additional weight of the snowplow installation Operating the vehicle with the snowplow attached Ford recommends that the F-150 be limited to low speed, personal-use snow removal - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 317
service, repair, or modify the air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) or its fuses. See your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer. Transmission operation while plowing • Shift transfer case to 4L (4WD low more than a few minutes. The transmission and tires may be damaged or the engine can overheat. - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 318
upgraded to the equivalent hardware set as the snow plow prep package, then the vehicle can obtain the unique power train control strategy to provide proper cooling by getting service at an authorized dealer. The powertrain control strategy required for snowplowing to provide proper cooling may - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 319
Owner Guide portfolio. Roadside assistance will cover: • a flat tire change with a good spare (except vehicles that have been supplied with a tire inflation kit) • battery jump start • lock-out assistance (key replacement cost is the customer's responsibility) • fuel delivery - Independent Service - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 320
ford.ca. Using roadside assistance Complete the roadside assistance identification card and place it in your wallet for quick reference. In the United States, this card is found in the Owner Guide and rear direction signals will flash. Press the flasher control again to turn them off. Use it when - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 321
repair fuel leaks after a collision may increase the risk of fire and serious injury. Ford Motor Company recommends that the fuel system be appropriate fuses before replacing any electrical components. Note: Always replace a fuse with one that has the specified amperage rating. Using a fuse with - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 322
and remove it. To reinstall it, line up the tabs with the grooves on the panel, then push it shut. To remove the fuse box cover, press in the tabs on both sides of the - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 323
the cover to make sure it is seated properly. The fuses are coded as follows. Fuse/Relay Location 1 2 3 4 5 Fuse Amp Rating 30A 15A 15A 30A 10A Protected Circuits Moon roof Not used (spare) Not used (spare) Not used (spare) Keypad illumination, Brake Shift Interlock (BSI), SJB microprocessor power - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 324
lamps Backlighting, Puddle lamps GPS module Power mirror switch, Memory seat module microprocessor power, Steering column switch SYNC Ambient lighting module Climate control Ignition switch feed All lock motor feeds Driver memory seat switch Not used (spare) Adjustable pedals, Datalink Fog lamps - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 325
seats module Auto dimming rear view mirror, Door lock switch illumination, Radio accessory delay Not used (spare) Heated mirror/backlight relay, Rain sensor, Reverse camera Not used (spare) Front wiper logic, Blower motor relay Occupant classification sensor (OCS) Power windows, Moon roof, Power - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 326
risk of electrical shock, always replace the cover to the power distribution box before reconnecting the battery or refilling fluid reservoirs. If the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, refer to the Battery section of the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. The high-current fuses - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 327
Circuits Power running board motors Electric fan Starter relay Passenger power seats Electric fan Not used Trailer brake Upfitter power, Canister vent solenoid, Transmission, PCM relay Fuel pump relay Upfitter 4 4x4 A/C clutch Trailer tow park lamp relay Heated backlite Not used PCM relay Not used - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 328
Back up lamps relay Electric fan relay Heated mirror Not used Backup lamp relay Upfitter 3 Trailer tow stop turn relay feed Brake on/off (BOO) switch RSC module Not used Wiper motor, washer pump Not used Blower motor relay Not used PCM, 6R80 transmission 4x4 module, Back up lamp, RSC, Trailer - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 329
* Protected Circuits Not used 4x4 module Passenger heated/cooled seats Not used Not used Auxiliary power point (Rear) Not used Driver power seat PCM - voltage power 1 Voltage power 2, Voltage - battery voltage, Mass air flow/Intake air temp, CMS 12 and 22 with 6R80 transmission, Brake on/off switch - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 330
driving, do not apply the brake heavily. Instead, gradually decrease your speed. Hold the steering wheel firmly and slowly move to a safe place on the side of the road. Note: The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) indicator light will illuminate when the spare tire is in use. To restore the full - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 331
equipment • Try to repair the dissimilar spare tire Use of one of the dissimilar spare tires listed above at any one wheel location can lead to impairment of the following: • Handling, stability and braking performance • Comfort and noise • Ground clearance and parking at curbs • Winter weather - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 332
of the spare tire and tools The spare tire is located under the vehicle, just forward of the rear bumper. The jack, jack handle and lug wrench are located in the following locations: Body Style Regular Cab SuperCab SuperCrew Location Attached to a floor bracket behind the driver's seat Attached to - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 333
side. 3. Remove the two small wing nuts on the passenger side. 4. Slide the plastic box toward the driver's side and remove. Removing the spare tire 1. Use the ignition key to remove the lock cylinder from the access hole of the bumper to allow access to the guide tube. Assemble the jack handle as - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 334
tire change instructions. 1. Block the diagonally opposite wheel. 2. Obtain the spare tire and jack from their storage locations. Note: F-150 SVT Raptor also includes a chock, saddle extension and wing bolt. 3. Use the tip of the lug wrench to remove any wheel trim that is blocking the lug nuts - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 335
arm. Note: For F-150 SVT Raptor, you must always use the jack saddle extension. • Rear Note: Never use the front or rear differential as a jacking point. WARNING: To lessen the risk of personal injury, do not put any part of your body under the vehicle while changing a tire. Do not start the - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 336
• Seven lug nut wheel 10. Stow the flat tire. Refer to Stowing the flat/spare tire. 11. Stow the jack and lug wrench. Make sure the jack is fastened so it does not rattle when you drive. 12. Unblock the wheels. Stowing the flat/spare tire Note: Failure to follow spare tire stowage instructions may - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 337
any time that the spare tire is disturbed through service of other components. 6. If removed, install the spare tire lock (if equipped) into the bumper drive tube with the spare tire lock key (if equipped) and jack handle. WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS Retighten the lug nuts to the specified - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 338
pilot hole prior to installation. If there is brake surfaces. RUNNING OUT OF FUEL If you have run out of fuel and need to refill the vehicle with a portable fuel container, see Running out of fuel in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter for proper fuel filling method using a portable fuel - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 339
is installed, the brake on both vehicles and stay clear of the engine cooling fan and other moving parts accessories off. Connecting the jumper cables 1. Connect the positive (+) jumper cable to the positive (+) terminal of the discharged battery. Note: In the illustrations, lightning bolts are used - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 340
Roadside Emergencies 2. Connect the other end of the positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal of the assisting battery. 3. Connect the negative (-) cable to the negative (-) terminal of the assisting battery. 340 - - - + + - + + - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 341
part of the stalled vehicle's engine, away from the battery and the carburetor/fuel injection system. Note: Do not attach the negative (-) cable to fuel lines, engine rocker covers are clear of fan blades, belts, moving parts of both engines, or any fuel delivery system parts. Jump starting 1. Start - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 342
the reverse order that they were connected. 1. Remove the jumper cable from the ground metal surface. Note: In the illustrations, lightning bolts are used to designate the assisting (boosting) battery. 2. Remove the jumper cable on the negative (-) connection of the booster vehicle's battery. 342 - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 343
Roadside Emergencies 3. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of the booster vehicle's battery. 4. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of the disabled vehicle's battery. After the disabled vehicle has been started and the jumper cables removed, allow it to idle - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 344
or, if you are a member of a roadside assistance program, your roadside assistance service provider. Ford recommends your vehicle be towed with a wheel lift or flatbed. Do not tow with a slingbelt. Ford Motor Company has not approved a slingbelt towing procedure. On 4x2 vehicles, it is acceptable - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 345
flatbed transport vehicle) your vehicle (regardless of transmission powertrain configuration) can be flat towed (all wheels on the Neutral). If you cannot move the gear shift lever, refer to Brake shift interlock in the Driving chapter for instructions. • Maximum speed is not to exceed 35 mph (56 km - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 346
) Online Additional information and resources are available online at www.genuineservice.com. • U.S. dealer locator by Dealer Name, City/State, or Zip Code • Owner Guides • Maintenance Schedules • Recalls • Ford Extended Service Plans • Ford Genuine Accessories • Service specials and promotions. 346 - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 347
Lincoln Centre Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited P.O. Box 2000 Oakville, Ontario L6J 5E4 Telephone 1-800-387-9333 Online www.lincolncanada.com Additional assistance If you have questions or concerns, or are unsatisfied with the service you are receiving, follow these steps: 1. Contact your Sales - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 348
motor vehicle to conform to the vehicle's applicable express warranty after a reasonable number of attempts, the manufacturer shall be required to either replace that substantially impairs the use, value or safety of the vehicle) OR 3. The vehicle is out of service for repair of nonconformities for - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 349
Your satisfaction is important to Ford Motor Company and to your dealer. If a warranty concern has not been resolved using the three-step procedure Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center at 1-800-392-3673. Note: Ford Motor Company reserves the right to change eligibility limitations - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 350
review the Ford of Canada. CAMVAP services are owner relations/customer relationship office. The use of leaded fuel in your vehicle without proper conversion may damage the effectiveness of your emission control system and may cause engine knocking or serious engine damage. Ford Motor Company/Ford - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 351
may be purchased by credit card, check or money order.) Obtaining a French Owner's Guide French Owner's Guides can be obtained from your authorized dealer or by writing to: Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited Service Publications CHQ202 The Canadian Road P.O. Box 2000 Oakville, ON, Canada L6J 5E4 - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 352
, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or Ford Motor Company. To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888 - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 353
and a neutral pH shampoo, such as Motorcraft Detail Wash (ZC-3-A). • Use Motorcraft Custom Bright Metal Cleaner (ZC-15), available from your authorized dealer. Apply the product as you would a wax to clean bumpers and other chrome parts; allow the cleaner to dry for a few minutes, then wipe off - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 354
to come in contact with any non-body (low-gloss black) colored trim, such as grained door handles, roof racks, bumpers, side moldings, mirror housings or the windshield cowl area. The paint sealant will "gray" or stain the parts over time. PAINT CHIPS Your authorized dealer has touch-up paint to - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 355
When washing: • Take care when using a power washer to clean the engine. The high-pressure fluid could penetrate the sealed parts and cause damage. • Do 20) on all parts that require cleaning and pressure rinse clean. In Canada use Motorcraft Engine Shampoo (CXC-66-A). • Cover the highlighted areas - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 356
to clean plastic parts. These products are available from your authorized dealer. • For routine cleaning, use Motorcraft Detail Wash (ZC-3-A). • If tar or grease spots are present, use Motorcraft Bug and Tar Remover (ZC-42). WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADES The windshield, rear and side windows and the - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 357
with water. Do not use sharp objects, such as a razor blade, to clean the inside of the rear window or to remove decals, as it may cause damage to the rear window defroster's heated grid lines (if equipped). INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONSOLE (HARLEY-DAVIDSON EDITION ONLY) Your vehicle's instrument - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 358
be performed by an authorized dealer or an experienced repair facility. Low gloss paint area The low gloss interior surfaces. If a spill occurs, wipe off immediately. Damage may not be covered by your warranty. WARNING: Do not use chemical solvents or strong detergents when cleaning the steering - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 359
soaked cloth, and if it is not soiled badly, use this cloth to clean the area by using a rubbing motion for 60 seconds. 5. Following this, wipe area dry with a clean, white, cotton cloth. INTERIOR For fabric, carpets, cloth seats and safety belts: • Remove dust and loose dirt with a vacuum cleaner - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 360
upholstery. If this occurs, the leather should be cleaned immediately to avoid permanent staining. Leather seats for the King Ranch SuperCrew only (if equipped) Your vehicle is equipped with seating covered in premium, top-grain leather which is extremely durable, but still requires special care and - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 361
to the seating covers and should be considered as proof of a genuine leather product. In order to lessen the appearance of certain scratches and other wear marks, apply conditioner on the affected area following the same instructions as in the Conditioning section. Conditioning Bottles of King Ranch - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 362
Ford or Lincoln Mercury authorized dealer has many quality products available to clean your vehicle and protect its finishes. These quality products have been specifically exceed rigid specifications. For best results, use the (U.S. only) (ZC-14) Motorcraft Tire Clean and Shine (ZC-28) Motorcraft - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 363
necessary parts and service. Check your Warranty Guide/Customer Information Guide to find out which parts and services are covered. Use only recommended fuels, lubricants, fluids and service parts conforming to specifications. Motorcraft parts are designed and built to provide the best performance - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 364
Maintenance and Specifications OPENING THE HOOD 1. Inside the vehicle, pull the hood release handle located under the bottom of the instrument panel. 2. Go to the front of the vehicle and release the auxiliary latch that is located on the front bumper under the grill. 3. Lift the hood until the - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 365
and Specifications IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT 4.6L V8 1. Windshield washer fluid reservoir 2. Transmission fluid dipstick (4.6L 2V only) 3. Brake fluid reservoir 4. Engine coolant reservoir 5. Air filter assembly 6. Power steering fluid reservoir 7. Power distribution - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 366
Maintenance and Specifications 5.4L V8 1. Windshield washer fluid reservoir 2. Engine oil dipstick 3. Brake fluid reservoir 4. Engine coolant reservoir 5. Air filter assembly 6. Power steering fluid reservoir 7. Power distribution box 8. Engine oil filler cap 9. Battery 366 - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 367
and Specifications WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID Add fluid to fill the reservoir if the level is low. In very cold weather, do not fill the reservoir completely. Only use a washer fluid that meets Ford specifications. Do not use any special washer fluid such as windshield water repellent type fluid or - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 368
minutes for the oil to drain into the oil pan. 3. Set the parking brake and ensure the oil must be removed from the engine by an authorized dealer. 7. Put the dipstick back in and ensure it is fully seated. Adding engine oil 1. Check the engine oil. For instructions, refer to Checking the engine oil - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 369
's warranty, use Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 or an equivalent SAE 5W-20 oil meeting Ford specification WSS-M2C930-A. SAE 5W-20 oil provides optimum fuel economy and durability performance meeting all requirements for your vehicle's engine. Refer to Maintenance product specifications and capacities later - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 370
and long life. If a replacement oil filter is used that does not meet Ford material and design specifications, start-up engine noises or knock may be experienced. It is recommended you use the appropriate Motorcraft oil filter or another with equivalent performance for your engine application - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 371
vehicles (FFV) must also relearn the ethanol content of the fuel for optimum driveability and performance. To begin this process: 1. With the vehicle at a complete stop, set the parking brake. 2. Put the gearshift in P (Park), turn off all accessories and start the engine. 3. Run the engine until it - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 372
problems until the fuel trim and ethanol content have been relearned. If the battery has been disconnected or a new battery has been installed, the clock and radio settings must be reset add coolant per the instructions in the Adding engine or above 60%, the engine parts could become damaged or not - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 373
maintenance information for service interval schedules. low or empty. If the reservoir is low or empty, add engine coolant to the reservoir. Refer to Adding engine coolant in this chapter. Note: Automotive fluids are not interchangeable; do not use engine coolant/antifreeze or windshield washer fluid - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 374
specifications and capacities in this chapter. Note: Do not use stop leak pellets or cooling system sealants/additives as they can cause damage to the engine cooling and/or heating systems. This damage would not be covered under your vehicle's warranty systems with a non-pressurized cap on the - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 375
cooling system may have a leak. Operating an engine with a low level of coolant can result in engine overheating and possible engine damage. Recycled engine coolant Ford Motor Company does NOT recommend the use of recycled engine coolant since a Ford-approved recycling process is not yet available - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 376
Maintenance and Specifications Severe climates If you drive in extremely cold climates (less than -34°F [- at the temperatures in which you drive. Vehicles driven year-round in non-extreme climates should use a 50/50 mixture of engine coolant and distilled water for optimum cooling system and engine - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 377
Specifications coolant level and replenish if low. WARNING: Fail-safe mode is for use during emergencies only. Operate limited power, will not be able to maintain high-speed operation, and may completely shut down without warning, potentially losing engine power, power steering assist, and power brake - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 378
without repairing the engine problem increases the chance of engine damage. Take your vehicle to an authorized dealer as soon as possible. FUEL FILTER Your vehicle is equipped with a lifetime fuel filter that is integrated with the fuel tank. Regular maintenance or replacement is not needed. WHAT - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 379
of plants such as field corn and sugar cane. When ethanol is produced for use in motor fuels, a small amount of gasoline is added to make it unfit for beverage use. The resulting ethanol blend is called denatured fuel ethanol meaning that it is denatured with 2% to 5% gasoline and is suitable for - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 380
and the dispensers used by ethanol fuel providers. WARNING: Flexible fuel components and standard unleaded gasoline fuel components are not interchangeable. If your vehicle is not serviced in accordance with flexible fuel vehicles procedures, damage may occur and your warranty may be invalidated - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 381
the cargo area). • Keep the fuel pump nozzle in contact with the fuel container while filling. • DO NOT use a device that would hold the fuel pump handle in the fill position. Easy Fuel™ "no cap" fuel system Your fuel tank is equipped with an Easy Fuel™ "no cap" fuel filler system. This allows you - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 382
your vehicle. Your vehicle was not designed to use fuel or fuel additives with metallic compounds, including manganese-based additives. Note: Use of any fuel other than those recommended may cause powertrain damage, a loss of vehicle performance, and repairs may not be covered under warranty. 382 - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 383
in ethanol concentration. If you exclusively use E85 fuel, it is recommended to fill the fuel tank with regular unleaded gasoline at each scheduled oil change. Fuel quality Unleaded gasoline engines If you experience starting, rough idle or hesitation driveability problems during a cold start, try - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 384
. Repairs to correct the effects of using an aftermarket product in your fuel may not be covered by your warranty. Many of the world's automakers approved the World-Wide Fuel Charter that recommends gasoline specifications to provide improved performance and emission control system protection for - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 385
injury to you or others. When filling the vehicle's fuel tank from a portable fuel container, use the funnel included with the vehicle. 1. Locate the white plastic funnel. It is located under the second row driver side seat near the spare tire tool box. 2. Slowly insert the funnel into the Easy - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 386
000 km-5,000 km). Filling the tank The advertised fuel capacity of the fuel tank on your vehicle is equal to the rated refill capacity of the fuel tank as listed in the Maintenance product specifications and capacities section of this chapter. The advertised capacity is the amount of the indicated - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 387
and Specifications Calculating fuel economy 1. Fill the fuel tank completely and record the initial odometer reading (in miles or kilometers). 2. Each time you fill the tank, record the amount of fuel added (in gallons or liters). 3. After at least three to five tank fill-ups, fill the fuel tank and - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 388
kg] of weight carried). • Adding certain accessories to your vehicle (for example bug deflectors, rollbars/light bars, running boards, ski/luggage racks) may reduce fuel economy. • To maximize the fuel economy, drive with the tonneau cover installed (if equipped). • Using fuel blended with alcohol - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 389
parts are used for maintenance replacements or for service of components affecting emission control, such non-Ford parts should be equivalent to genuine Ford Motor Company parts in performance and durability. WARNING: Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle in dry grass or other dry ground cover - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 390
Maintenance and Specifications WARNING: Exhaust leaks may result in entry of harmful and potentially lethal fumes into the passenger compartment. Do not make any unauthorized changes to your vehicle or engine. By law, vehicle owners and anyone who manufactures, repairs, services, sells, leases, - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 391
service engine soon indicator on can result in increased emissions, lower fuel or transmission has just been serviced, or the battery has recently run down or been replaced, the OBD-II system may of mixed city and highway driving may be performed: 15 minutes of steady driving on an expressway - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 392
Maintenance and Specifications POWER STEERING FLUID Check the power steering fluid. Refer to scheduled specifications and capacities in this chapter for the proper fluid type. BRAKE FLUID The fluid level will drop slowly as the brakes wear, and will rise when the brake components are replaced. Fluid - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 393
brake. 3. With the parking brake engaged and your foot on the brake Install the dipstick making sure it is fully seated in the filler tube. 7. Remove the dipstick and inspect the fluid level. The fluid should be in the designated area for normal operating temperature or ambient temperature. Low fluid - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 394
automatic transmission fluid levels Before adding any fluid, make sure the correct type is used. The type of fluid used is normally indicated on the dipstick. Refer to Maintenance product specifications and capacities in this chapter. Use of a non-approved automatic transmission fluid may cause - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 395
Maintenance and Specifications An overfill condition of transmission fluid may cause shift and/or engagement concerns and/or possible damage. Do not use supplemental transmission fluid additives, treatments or cleaning agents. The use of these materials may affect transmission operation and result - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 396
Maintenance and Specifications 3. Add only enough fluid through the filler opening so that the fluid level is at the bottom of the opening. Use only fluid that meets Ford specifications. Refer to the Maintenance product specifications and capacities section in this chapter. AIR FILTER Refer to - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 397
Maintenance and Specifications 2. Reposition the locking clip on the connector (connector shown from below for clarity), squeeze the connector and pull it off of the air outlet tube. 3. Clean the area around the air tube to air cover connection to prevent debris from entering the system and then - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 398
Maintenance and Specifications 6. Remove the air filter element from the air filter housing. 7. Install a new air filter element. 8. Replace the air filter housing cover and secure the clamps. Be careful not to crimp the filter element edges between the air filter housing and cover and ensure that - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 399
the spark plugs. Replace the spark plugs with ones that meet Ford material and design specifications for your vehicle, such as Motorcraft or equivalent replacement parts. The customer warranty may be void for any damage to the engine if such spark plugs are not used. 2 Heavy-duty battery, if - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 400
CAPACITIES Item Brake fluid 4.6L engine oil Maintenance and Specifications 5.4L engine oil Ford part name or equivalent Between Motorcraft High Performance DOT 3 MIN/MAX on brake fluid Motor Vehicle Brake reservoir Fluid •Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil (US) 6.0 quarts - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 401
Item Capacity Ford part number / Ford specification 4.6L 2V engine coolant 16.4 quarts (15.5L) 4.6L 3V engine coolant 15.8 quarts (15.0L) •VC-7-B / WSS-M97B51-A1 •VC-3-B (US) •CVC-3-B (Canada) / WSS-M97B44-D 5.4L engine coolant 16.9 quarts (16.0L) Front axle (4X4) 3.5 pints (1.8L) XY-80W - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 402
part number / Ford specification - XT-5-QM / MERCON V XL-12 / - XT-10-QLV / MERCON LV Item Hinges, latches, striker plates, seat tracks, fuel filler door hinge and door check arm Power steering fluid Fill to between MIN and MAX lines on reservoir Transfer case fluid (4X4 / AWD) 1.6 quarts - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 403
Windshield washer fluid Fill as required Ford part name or Ford part number / equivalent Ford specification Motorcraft Premium Windshield Washer ZC-32-A (US) Concentrate (US) CXC-37-(A, B, D, and F) Premium Quality (Canada) / Windshield Washer Fluid WSB-M8B16-A2/- (Canada) - - Fuel tank Reg. Cab - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 404
Maintenance and Specifications Item Capacity Ford part name or equivalent Ford part number / Ford specification Fuel tank 26.0 gallons Reg. Cab 8' box / (98.4L) Standard - - SuperCab 6.5' box / 36.0 gallons SuperCab 8' box (136.2L) Optional 1 Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 405
Maintenance and Specifications ENGINE DATA Engine Cubic inches Fuel Firing order Ignition system Spark plug gap Compression ratio 4.6L 2V V8 Engine 281 87 octane 4.6L 3V V8 Engine 281 87 octane 5.4L V8 - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 406
Maintenance and Specifications IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE Safety Compliance Certification Label The the trailing edge of the driver's door or the edge of the driver's door. Vehicle identification number (VIN) The vehicle identification number is located on the driver side instrument panel. Please - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 407
Maintenance and Specifications The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) contains the following information: 1. World manufacturer identifier 2. Brake system / Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) / Restraint Devices and their location 3. Make, vehicle line, series, body type 4. Engine type 5. Check - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 408
quality materials and meets or exceeds Ford's rigorous engineering and safety specifications. Ford Motor Company will repair or replace any properly dealer-installed Genuine Ford Accessories found to be defective in factory-supplied materials or workmanship during the warranty period, as well as any - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 409
side step Interior cargo organization and management Truck bed cargo organization and management Towing mirrors Trailer hitches, wiring harnesses and accessories Peace of mind Keyless entry keypad Locking gas plug for capless fuel system Remote start Vehicle security systems Wheel locks For maximum - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 410
SERVICE PLANS More than 30 million Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury owners have discovered the powerful protection of Ford ESP. It is the only extended service plan backed by Ford Motor Company, and provides "peace of mind" protection beyond the New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage. Up to 500+ Covered - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 411
attention for normal "wear": • Wiper blades • Brake pads and linings • Spark plugs (except • Shock absorbers California) • Clutch disc • Belts and hoses Contact your selling Ford, Lincoln, or Mercury dealership today so they can customize a Ford Extended Service Plan that fits your driving lifestyle - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 412
Ford Extended Service Plan 412 - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 413
338 maintenance-free ...370 replacement, specifications ...399 servicing ...370 Bed extender ...117 Belt-Minder ...180 deactivating/activating the Belt-Minder ...183 Booster seats ...219 Brakes ...277 anti-lock ...277-278 anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning light ...278 fluid, checking and adding - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 414
adjustment ...89 Console ...88 Controls power seat ...153 steering column ...101 Coolant checking and adding ...372 refill capacities ...375, 400 specifications ...400 Cruise control (see Speed control) ...99 Customer Assistance ...319 414 Ford Extended Service Plan ...410 Getting assistance outside - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 415
368 dipstick ...368 filter, specifications ...369, 399 recommendations ...369 refill capacities ...400 specifications ...400 Event data recording ...7 Exhaust fumes ...275 F Fail safe cooling ...376 Fleet MyKey programming ...126 Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) ...378 Fluid capacities ...400 Fog lamps - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 416
Lights, warning and indicator ...12 anti-lock brakes (ABS) ...278 Limited-slip axle ...285-286 Load limits ...249 Loading instructions ...256 Locks autolock ...132 childproof ...136 doors ...132 Lubricant specifications ...400 Lug nuts ...337 Lumbar support, seats ...152-153 M Message center ...22 - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 417
Power door locks ...132 Power mirrors ...94 Power point ...90 Power steering ...285 fluid, checking and adding ...392 fluid, refill capacity ...400 fluid, specifications ...400 Power Windows ...91 Preparing to drive your vehicle ...286 R Radio ...40, 42 6-CD in dash ...42 Rear heated seats ...165 - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 418
control ...64, 67, 159 easy access/easyout feature ..155 heated ...62, 157, 165 memory seat ...138, 155 SecuriCode keyless entry system ...142 SecuriLock passive anti-theft system ...144-145 Servicing your vehicle ...363 Setting the clock ...43 AM/FM stereo ...42 Snowplowing ...6, 315-316 SOS - 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 419
Index brake-shift interlock (BSI) ...287, 289 fluid, checking and adding (automatic) ...393, 395 fluid, refill capacities ...400 lubricant specifications fluid ...367 Water, Driving through ...314 Windows power ...91 Windshield washer fluid and wipers ...84 checking and adding fluid ...367 replacing
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Introduction
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Instrument Cluster
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Warning lights and chimes
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Gauges
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Message center
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Entertainment Systems
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AM/FM stereo
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AM/FM stereo with CD/MP3
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Auxiliary input jack (Line in)
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USB port
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Satellite radio information
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Navigation system
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SYNC
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Climate Controls
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Manual heating and air conditioning
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Dual electronic automatic temperature control
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Navigation system based climate control
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Rear window defroster
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Lights
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Headlamps
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Turn signal control
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Bulb replacement
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Driver Controls
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Windshield wiper/washer control
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Steering wheel adjustment
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Power windows
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Mirrors
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Speed control
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Tailgate
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