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Towing TRAILER SWAY CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED) WARNING Turning off trailer sway control increases the risk of loss of vehicle control, serious injury or death. Ford does not recommend disabling this feature except in situations where speed reduction may be detrimental (such as hill climbing), the driver has significant trailer towing experience, and can control trailer sway and maintain safe operation. Note: This feature does not prevent trailer sway, but reduces it once it begins. Note: This feature cannot stop all trailers from swaying. Note: In some cases, if vehicle speed is too high, the system may activate multiple times, gradually reducing vehicle speed. This feature applies your vehicle brakes at individual wheels and, if necessary, reduces engine power. If the trailer begins to sway, the stability control light flashes and the message TRAILER SWAY REDUCE SPEED appears in the information display. The first thing to do is slow your vehicle down, then pull safely to the side of the road and check for proper tongue load and trailer load distribution. See Load Carrying (page 176). Note: Make sure to take into consideration trailer frontal area. 2 Do not exceed 60 feet (5.6 2 meters ) trailer frontal area. Note: Exceeding this limitation may significantly reduce the performance of your towing vehicle. Selecting a trailer with a low aerodynamic drag and rounded front design helps optimize performance and fuel economy. Note: For high altitude operation, reduce the gross combined weight by 2% per 1000 feet (300 meters) starting at the 1000 foot (300 meter) elevation point. Note: Certain states require electric trailer brakes for trailers over a specified weight. Be sure to check state regulations for this specified weight. The maximum trailer weights listed may be limited to this specified weight, as your vehicle's electrical system may not include the wiring connector needed to use electric trailer brakes. Your vehicle may tow a class I, II, III and IV trailer or fifth-wheel trailer provided the maximum trailer weight is less than or equal to the maximum trailer weight listed for your vehicle configuration on the following chart. RECOMMENDED TOWING WEIGHTS Note: Do not exceed a trailer weight of 5000 pounds (2268 kilograms) when towing with, or by, bumper only. 188 Super Duty (TFA)

Section	Page
Copyright ©	2
Introduction	10
About This Manual	10
Symbols Glossary	10
Data Recording	12
California Proposition 65	14
Perchlorate	14
Ford Credit	14
Replacement Parts Recommendation	15
Special Notices	15
Mobile Communications Equipment	16
Export Unique Options	16
Child Safety	18
General Information	18
Installing Child Seats	19
Booster Seats	27
Child Seat Positioning	29
Child Safety Locks	30
Safety Belts	31
Principle of Operation	31
Fastening the Safety Belts	32
Safety Belt Height Adjustment	35
Safety Belt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime	35
Safety Belt Minder	36
Child Restraint and Safety Belt Maintenance	38
Supplementary Restraints System	39
Principle of Operation	39
Driver and Passenger Airbags	40
Side Airbags	45
Safety Canopy™	46
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator	47
Airbag Disposal	48
Keys and Remote Controls	49
General Information on Radio Frequencies	49
Remote Control	49
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control	52
MyKey™	53
Principle of Operation	53
Creating a MyKey	53
Clearing All MyKeys	55
Checking MyKey System Status	55
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems	55
MyKey Troubleshooting	56
Locks	57
Locking and Unlocking	57
Keyless Entry	58
Security	61
Passive Anti-Theft System	61
Anti-Theft Alarm	62
Steering Wheel	63
Adjusting the Steering Wheel	63
Audio Control	63
Voice Control	64
Cruise Control	64
Information Display Control	64
Heated Steering Wheel	65
Pedals	66
Adjusting the Pedals	66
Wipers and Washers	67
Windshield Wipers	67
Windshield Washers	67
Lighting	68
Lighting Control	68
Autolamps	68
Instrument Lighting Dimmer	69
Daytime Running Lamps	69
Front Fog Lamps	70
Direction Indicators	70
Interior Lamps	70
Windows and Mirrors	72
Power Windows	72
Global Opening	73
Exterior Mirrors	73
Interior Mirror	75
Sun Visors	76
Moonroof	76
Instrument Cluster	78
Gauges	78
Warning Lamps and Indicators	79
Audible Warnings and Indicators	83
Information Displays	84
General Information	84
Information Messages	95
Climate Control	106
Manual Climate Control	106
Automatic Climate Control	107
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate	108
Heated Windows and Mirrors	109
Remote Start	109
Seats	111
Sitting in the Correct Position	111
Head Restraints	111
Manual Seats	113
Power Seats	114
Memory Function	114
Rear Seats	115
Heated Seats	118
Ventilated Seats	119
Front Seat Armrest	120
Rear Seat Armrest	121
Universal Garage Door Opener	122
Universal Garage Door Opener	122
Auxiliary Power Points	130
Auxiliary Power Points	130
Storage Compartments	132
Center Console	132
Overhead Console	132
Starting and Stopping the Engine	133
General Information	133
Ignition Switch	133
Starting a Gasoline Engine	134
Engine Block Heater	135
Fuel and Refueling	137
Safety Precautions	137
Fuel Quality	138
Running Out of Fuel	139
Refueling	140
Fuel Consumption	141
Emission Control System	142
Transmission	145
Automatic Transmission	145
Power Take-Off	151
Four-Wheel Drive	152
Using Four-Wheel Drive	152
Rear Axle	161
Limited Slip Differential	161
Electronic Locking Differential	161
Brakes	163
General Information	163
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes	163
Parking Brake	164
Hill Start Assist	164
Traction Control	166
Principle of Operation	166
Using Traction Control	166
Stability Control	168
Principle of Operation	168
Using Stability Control	168
Terrain Response	171
Principle of Operation	171
Using Hill Descent Control	171
Parking Aids	173
Parking Aid	173
Rear View Camera	174
Cruise Control	177
Principle of Operation	177
Using Cruise Control	177
Driving Aids	178
Steering	178
Load Carrying	179
Load Limit	179
Tailgate	186
Towing	190
Towing a Trailer	190
Trailer Sway Control	191
Recommended Towing Weights	191
Essential Towing Checks	192
Towing Points	199
Transporting the Vehicle	200
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels	201
Driving Hints	203
Breaking-In	203
Economical Driving	203
Driving Through Water	204
Floor Mats	204
Snowplowing	205
Roadside Emergencies	207
Roadside Assistance	207
Hazard Warning Flashers	208
Fuel Shutoff	208
Jump-Starting the Vehicle	208
Post-Crash Alert System	210
Customer Assistance	211
Getting the Services You Need	211
In California (U.S. Only)	212
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only)	213
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)	213
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada	214
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature	215
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)	215
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)	216
Fuses	217
Changing a Fuse	217
Fuse Specification Chart	218
Maintenance	226
General Information	226
Opening and Closing the Hood	226
Under Hood Overview	227
Under Hood Overview	228
Engine Oil Dipstick	229
Engine Oil Check	229
Engine Coolant Check	230
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check	234
Transfer Case Fluid Check	237
Brake Fluid Check	237
Power Steering Fluid Check	237
Washer Fluid Check	238
Fuel Filter	238
Changing the 12V Battery	238
Checking the Wiper Blades	240
Changing the Wiper Blades	240
Adjusting the Headlamps	241
Removing a Headlamp	242
Changing a Bulb	244
Bulb Specification Chart	246
Changing the Engine Air Filter	248
Vehicle Care	250
General Information	250
Cleaning Products	250
Cleaning the Exterior	250
Waxing	251
Cleaning the Engine	251
Cleaning the Exhaust	252
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades	252
Cleaning the Interior	253
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens	253
Cleaning Leather Seats	254
Repairing Minor Paint Damage	254
Cleaning the Alloy Wheels	254
Vehicle Storage	255
Wheels and Tires	257
General Information	257
Tire Care	259
Using Snow Chains	276
Tire Pressure Monitoring System	276
Changing a Road Wheel	282
Technical Specifications	293
Capacities and Specifications	295
Engine Specifications	295
Motorcraft Parts	296
Vehicle Identification Number	297
Vehicle Certification Label	297
Transmission Code Designation	298
Technical Specifications	299
Audio System	304
General Information	304
Audio unit	305
Audio unit	306
Audio unit	308
Digital Audio	309
Satellite Radio	312
Auxiliary Input Jack	314
USB Port	315
Media Hub	315
SYNC™	316
General Information	316
Using Voice Recognition	318
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone	320
SYNC™ Applications and Services	331
Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player	338
SYNC™ Troubleshooting	346
MyFord Touch™	352
General Information	352
Settings	359
Entertainment	369
Phone	386
Information	392
Climate	401
Navigation	404
Accessories	412
Accessories	412
Auxiliary Switches	413
Appendices	415
End User License Agreement	415
Ford Extended Service Plan (ESP)	430
Ford Extended Service Plan (ESP)	430
Scheduled Maintenance	433
General Maintenance Information	433
Normal Scheduled Maintenance	436
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance	437

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TRAILER SWAY CONTROL

(IF

EQUIPPED)

WARNING

Turning off trailer sway control

increases the risk of loss of vehicle

control, serious injury or death. Ford

does not recommend disabling this feature

except in situations where speed reduction

may be detrimental (such as hill climbing),

the driver has significant trailer towing

experience, and can control trailer sway

and maintain safe operation.

Note:

This feature does not prevent trailer

sway, but reduces it once it begins.

Note:

This feature cannot stop all trailers

from swaying.

Note:

In some cases, if vehicle speed is too

high, the system may activate multiple

times, gradually reducing vehicle speed.

This feature applies your vehicle brakes at

individual wheels and, if necessary, reduces

engine power. If the trailer begins to sway,

the stability control light flashes and the

message

TRAILER SWAY REDUCE

SPEED

appears in the information display.

The first thing to do is slow your vehicle

down, then pull safely to the side of the

road and check for proper tongue load and

trailer load distribution. See

Load

Carrying

(page 176).

RECOMMENDED TOWING

WEIGHTS

Note:

Do not exceed a trailer

weight of 5000 pounds (2268

kilograms) when towing with, or

by, bumper only.

Note:

Make sure to take into

consideration trailer frontal area.

Do not exceed 60 feet

(5.6

meters

) trailer frontal area.

Note:

Exceeding this limitation

may significantly reduce the

performance of your towing

vehicle. Selecting a trailer with a

low aerodynamic drag and rounded

front design helps optimize

performance and fuel economy.

Note:

For high altitude operation,

reduce the gross combined weight

by 2% per 1000 feet (300 meters)

starting at the 1000 foot (300

meter) elevation point.

Note:

Certain states require

electric trailer brakes for trailers

over a specified weight. Be sure to

check state regulations for this

specified weight. The maximum

trailer weights listed may be limited

to this specified weight, as your

vehicle's electrical system may not

include the wiring connector

needed to use electric trailer

brakes.

Your vehicle may tow a class I, II,

III and IV trailer or fifth-wheel

trailer provided the maximum

trailer weight is less than or equal

to the maximum trailer weight

listed for your vehicle

configuration on the following

chart.

188

Super Duty (TFA)

Towing