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Driving • Rear ballast weight behind the rear axle may be required to prevent exceeding the FGAWR, and provide front-to-rear weight balance for proper braking and steering. • Front wheel toe may require re-adjustment to prevent premature uneven tire wear. Specifications are found in the Ford Workshop Manual. • Headlight aim may require re-adjustment. • The tire air pressures recommended for general driving are found on the vehicle's Safety Certification Label. The maximum cold inflation pressure for the tire and associated load rating is imprinted 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. Do not use your vehicle for snow removal until it has been driven at least 500 miles (800 km). The attached snowplow blade restricts airflow to the radiator, and may cause the engine to run at a higher temperature: • If you are driving more than 15 miles (24 km) where outside air temperatures are above freezing, then angle the plow blade to full left or right to maximize airflow to the radiator. • If you are driving less than 15 miles (24 km) at speeds up to 40 mph (64 km/h) in cold weather you will not need to adjust blade position Snowplowing with your air bag equipped vehicle Your vehicle is equipped with a driver and passenger air bag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) The SRS is designed to activate in certain frontal and offset frontal collisions when the vehicle sustains sufficient longitudinal deceleration. Careless or high speed driving while plowing snow which results in sufficient vehicle decelerations can deploy the air bag. Such driving also increases the risk of accidents. All occupants of the vehicle, including the driver, should always properly wear their safety belts, even when an air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) is provided. Never remove or defeat the "tripping mechanisms" designed into the snow removal equipment by its manufacturer. Doing so may cause damage to the vehicle and the snow removal equipment as well as possible air bag deployment. 231 2006 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)

Section	Page
Table of Contents	1
Introduction	4
CONGRATULATIONS	4
SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION	5
Warning symbols in this guide	5
Warning symbols on your vehicle	5
Protecting the environment	5
BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE	5
SPECIAL NOTICES	6
New Vehicle Limited Warranty	6
Special instructions	6
Service Data Recording	6
Event Data Recording	7
Using your vehicle with a snowplow	7
Using your vehicle as an ambulance	8
Notice to owners of pickup trucks and utility type vehicles	8
Notice to owners of the 2006 F150	8
Cell phone use	9
Middle East/North Africa vehicle specific information	9
Instrument Cluster	12
WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES	12
MINI MESSAGE CENTER WARNING DISPLAYS (IF EQUIPPED)	18
GAUGES	19
Entertainment Systems	22
AUDIO SYSTEMS	22
AM/FM Stereo System (if equipped)	22
AM/FM Stereo Single CD/Satellite Compatible Sound System (if equipped)	24
AM/FM Stereo Single CD with MP3/Satellite Compatible Sound System (late availability — if equipped)	24
AM/FM Single CD/Cassette/Satellite Compatible Sound System (if equipped)	30
Premium/Audiophile In-Dash Six CD/MP3/Satellite Compatible Sound System (if equipped)	35
Premium/Audiophile In-Dash Six CD/MP3/Satellite Compatible Sound System (late availability — if equipped)	35
GENERAL AUDIO INFORMATION	41
Satellite radio information (if equipped)	43
Family Entertainment System (if equipped)	46
Climate Controls	47
HEATER ONLY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	47
Operating tips	47
MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	48
Operating tips	49
AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (ATC) SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	50
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) system with heated seats (if equipped)	53
Operating tips	55
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER (IF EQUIPPED)	56
Lights	57
HEADLAMP CONTROL	57
Autolamp control (if equipped)	57
Foglamp control (if equipped)	58
High beams	58
Flash to pass	58
Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)	58
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL	59
AIMING THE HEADLAMPS	59
Vertical aim adjustment	59
TURN SIGNAL CONTROL	60
INTERIOR LAMPS	61
Map lamps	61
Rear map lamp (if equipped)	61
Rear dome lamp (if equipped)	61
Dome/courtesy lamps (if equipped)	62
Courtesy/reading/cargo lamps (if equipped)	62
BULB REPLACEMENT	62
Headlamp Condensation	62
Using the right bulbs	62
Replacing exterior bulbs	63
Replacing headlamp bulbs	63
Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal/sidemarker bulbs	64
Replacing tail/brake/turn signal/backup lamp bulbs	65
Replacing high-mount brake and cargo lamp bulbs	66
Replacing foglamp bulbs (if equipped)	66
Replacing exterior mounted mirror turn signal indicator lamp bulbs	66
Replacing license plate lamp bulbs	66
Driver Controls	67
MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER	67
TILT STEERING WHEEL (IF EQUIPPED)	67
ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED)	68
CENTER CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED)	68
OVERHEAD CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED)	69
Storage compartment	69
Overhead Storage Bins	69
Bin Removal	70
AUXILIARY POWER POINT (12VDC)	71
POWER WINDOWS (IF EQUIPPED)	72
One touch down	73
Window lock (if equipped)	73
Power Sliding Back Window (if equipped)	73
Accessory delay (if equipped)	74
AUTOMATIC DIMMING INSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED)	74
EXTERIOR MIRRORS	75
Power side view mirrors	75
Fold-away mirrors	75
Heated outside mirrors (if equipped)	76
Exterior mounted mirror turn signal indicator (if equipped)	76
POWER ADJUSTABLE FOOT PEDALS (IF EQUIPPED)	76
SPEED CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)	77
Setting speed control	77
Resuming a set speed	78
Increasing speed while using speed control	78
Reducing speed while using speed control	78
Turning off speed control	79
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED)	79
Audio control features	79
Climate control features	80
MOON ROOF (IF EQUIPPED)	80
HOMELINK WIRELESS CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	81
Programming	82
Gate Operator & Canadian Programming	84
Operating the HomeLink Wireless Control System	84
Erasing HomeLink buttons	85
Reprogramming a single HomeLink button	85
MINI MESSAGE CENTER ELECTRONIC COMPASS/TEMPERATURE DISPLAY (IF EQUIPPED)	85
MESSAGE CENTER (IF EQUIPPED)	87
Selectable features	87
Reset	87
Info menu	87
Odometer/Trip odometer	88
Compass display	88
Compass zone/calibration adjustment	88
Distance to empty (DTE)	89
Average fuel economy (AFE)	90
Trip elapsed drive time	90
Setup menu	91
System check	91
Units (English/Metric)	91
Autolocks	91
Autolamp delay	92
Language	92
System warnings	92
POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MAT	95
TAILGATE LOCK (IF EQUIPPED)	95
Tailgate removal	96
BED EXTENDER (IF EQUIPPED)	96
Locks and Security	98
KEYS	98
POWER DOOR LOCKS (IF EQUIPPED)	98
Smart unlocking feature	98
CHILDPROOF DOOR LOCKS (IF EQUIPPED)	99
REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	99
Unlocking the doors	100
Locking the doors	100
Power door lock/unlock disable feature (if equipped)	100
Deactivating/activating power door lock/unlock disable feature	101
Sounding a panic alarm	101
Memory feature (if equipped)	101
Activating the memory feature	102
Deactivating the memory feature	102
Replacing the battery	102
Replacing lost transmitters	103
Programming remote transmitters	103
Illuminated entry	104
Perimeter lighting feature (if equipped)	105
Enabling/disabling the perimeter lighting feature	105
Autolock (if equipped)	106
Deactivating/activating autolock	106
Power door unlock/lock procedure	107
Keyless entry key pad procedure	107
Message center procedure	107
KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	108
Antiscan feature	108
Programming a personal entry code	108
Erasing personal code	109
Unlocking and locking the doors using keyless entry keypad	109
SECURILOCK PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM	109
Anti-theft indicator	110
Automatic arming	110
Automatic disarming	110
Replacement keys	111
Programming spare keys	111
Seating and Safety Restraints	113
SEATING	113
Adjustable head restraints	113
Front seat	114
Using the armrest (if equipped)	115
Using the manual lumbar support	115
Adjusting the front power seat (if equipped)	115
Memory seats/adjustable pedals (if equipped)	117
Heated seats (if equipped)	117
REAR SEATS	117
Head restraints	117
Folding up the rear seats (if equipped )	118
Returning the seat to seating position	119
SAFETY RESTRAINTS	119
Personal Safety System	119
How does the Personal Safety System work?	120
Driver and passenger dual-stage airbag supplemental restraints	120
Front crash severity sensor	120
Driver’s seat position sensor	120
Front passenger sensing system	120
Front safety belt usage sensors	121
Front outboard safety belt pretensioners	121
Front outboard safety belt energy management retractors	122
Determining if the Personal Safety System is operational	122
Safety restraints precautions	122
Combination lap and shoulder belts	124
Center front safety belt (Regular Cab center seating position only)	124
Safety belt with cinch tongue (Regular Cab center only)	126
How to fasten the cinch tongue (Regular Cab center only)	126
Lap belts	127
Adjusting the lap belt (Center seat position SuperCab and SuperCrew only)	127
Energy management retractors	128
Vehicle sensitive mode	128
Automatic locking mode	129
When to use the automatic locking mode	129
How to use the automatic locking mode	129
How to disengage the automatic locking mode	130
Safety belt pretensioner	131
Safety belt usage sensors	131
Front safety belt height adjustment	132
Safety belt extension assembly	132
Safety belt maintenance	133
Safety belt warning light and indicator chime	133
Conditions of operation	133
BeltMinder	134
One time disable	136
Deactivating/activating the BeltMinder feature	136
	138
AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)	138
Important SRS precautions	139
Children and airbags	141
How does the airbag supplemental restraint system work?	142
Determining if the system is operational	143
Disposal of airbags and airbag equipped vehicles (including pretensioners)	143
Front passenger sensing system	143
SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN	147
Important child restraint precautions	147
Children and safety belts	147
Child booster seats	148
When children should use booster seats	148
Types of booster seats	149
The importance of shoulder belts	150
SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN	151
Child and infant or child safety seats	151
Installing child safety seats with combination lap and shoulder belts	152
Installing child safety seats in cinch tongue combination lap and shoulder belt seating position (Regular Cab Center seating position Only)	155
Installing child safety seats in the front row lap belt seating positions (SuperCab and SuperCrew)	157
Attaching child safety seats with tether straps	158
Rear seat tether strap attachment	161
Attaching safety seats with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) attachments for child seat anchors	162
Tires, Wheels and Loading	164
NOTICE TO UTILITY VEHICLE AND TRUCK OWNERS	164
VEHICLE CHARACTERISTICS	164
How your vehicle differs from other vehicles	165
INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING	166
Treadwear	167
Traction AA A B C	167
Temperature A B C	167
TIRES	168
Glossary of tire terminology	168
INFLATING YOUR TIRES	169
TIRE CARE	171
Inspecting your tires	171
Tire wear	171
Damage	171
U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN)	172
Tire Replacement Requirements	172
Safety practices	173
Highway hazards	173
Tire and wheel alignment	174
Tire rotation	174
INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE TIRE SIDEWALL	175
Information on “P” type tires	175
Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for “LT” type tires	178
Information on “T” type tires	179
Location of the tire label	179
SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS	180
VEHICLE LOADING – WITH AND WITHOUT A TRAILER	180
Special loading instructions for owners of pickup trucks and utility-type vehicles	186
TRAILER TOWING	186
Preparing to tow	195
Hitches	195
Load equalizing hitch	195
Safety chains	195
Trailer brakes	196
Trailer lamps	196
Using a step bumper (if equipped)	196
Driving while you tow	196
Servicing after towing	197
Trailer towing tips	197
Launching or retrieving a boat	197
RECREATIONAL TOWING	198
Driving	200
STARTING	200
Positions of the ignition	200
Preparing to start your vehicle	200
Important safety precautions	201
Starting the engine	203
Cold weather starting (flexible fuel vehicles only)	203
If the engine fails to start using the preceding instructions (flexible fuel vehicles only)	204
Guarding against exhaust fumes	204
Important ventilating information	204
USING THE ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (IF EQUIPPED)	204
BRAKES	204
Four-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS)	205
Using ABS	205
ABS warning lamp	205
Parking brake	206
TRACTION CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)	207
STEERING	208
TRACTION-LOK AXLE (IF EQUIPPED)	208
PREPARING TO DRIVE	209
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION	209
Brake-shift interlock - column-shift transmission	209
Brake-shift interlock - floor-shift transmission	210
Understanding the gearshift positions of the 4–speed automatic transmission	212
If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow	215
MANUAL TRANSMISSION OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED)	215
Using the clutch	215
Recommended shift speeds	216
Reverse	217
Parking your vehicle	217
REVERSE SENSING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	217
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE (4WD) OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED)	219
System indicator lights	219
Using a manual 4WD system (if equipped)	220
Shifting between 2H (2WD high) and 4H (4WD high)	220
Shifting to/from 4L (4WD Low)	220
Using the N (Neutral) position	221
Using the electronic shift 4WD system (if equipped)	221
Shifting between 2H (2WD High) and 4H (4WD High)	222
Shifting to/from 4L (4WD Low)	222
Using the all-wheel drive (AWD) system (if equipped, Harley-Davidson only)	222
Shifting between AWD (Auto) and 4H (Lock)	223
Driving off-road with truck and utility vehicles	223
How your vehicle differs from other vehicles	223
Basic operating principles	224
If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement	224
If your vehicle gets stuck	224
Emergency maneuvers	225
Parking	225
Normal characteristics	226
Sand	226
Mud and water	227
Driving on hilly or sloping terrain	228
Driving on snow and ice	229
Maintenance and Modifications	229
DRIVING THROUGH WATER	230
SNOWPLOWING	230
Installing the snowplow	230
Operating the vehicle with the snowplow attached	231
Snowplowing with your air bag equipped vehicle	231
Transmission operation while plowing	232
Engine temperature while plowing	232
Roadside Emergencies	233
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE	233
Getting roadside assistance	233
Using roadside assistance	234
Roadside coverage beyond basic warranty	234
HAZARD FLASHER	235
FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH	235
FUSES AND RELAYS	236
Fuses	236
Standard fuse amperage rating and color	237
Passenger compartment fuse panel / power distribution box	237
Auxiliary relay box	242
CHANGING THE TIRES	243
Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information	243
Location of the spare tire and tools	245
Removing the spare tire	245
Tire change procedure	246
Stowing the flat/spare tire	248
WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS	249
JUMP STARTING	250
Preparing your vehicle	250
Connecting the jumper cables	251
Jump starting	252
Removing the jumper cables	253
WRECKER TOWING	255
Customer Assistance	256
GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED	256
At home	256
Away from home	256
Additional Assistance	257
IN CALIFORNIA (U.S. ONLY)	258
THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU (BBB) AUTO LINE PROGRAM (U.S. ONLY)	258
UTILIZING THE MEDIATION/ARBITRATION PROGRAM (CANADA ONLY)	259
FORD EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN	260
GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U.S. AND CANADA	260
ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER’S LITERATURE	261
Obtaining a French owner’s guide	262
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY)	262
Cleaning	263
WASHING THE EXTERIOR	263
WAXING	264
PAINT CHIPS	264
ALUMINUM WHEELS AND WHEEL COVERS	264
ENGINE	265
PLASTIC (NON-PAINTED) EXTERIOR PARTS	266
WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADES	267
INSTRUMENT PANEL	267
INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONSOLE (HARLEY-DAVIDSON EDITION ONLY)	268
INTERIOR TRIM	269
INTERIOR	269
LEATHER SEATS (IF EQUIPPED, EXCEPT FOR THE KING RANCH SUPERCREW)	269
Leather seats for the King Ranch SuperCrew only (if equipped)	270
UNDERBODY	271
FORD AND LINCOLN MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS	271
Maintenance and Specifications	273
SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS	273
PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE	273
Working with the engine off	273
Working with the engine on	273
OPENING THE HOOD	274
IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT	275
WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID	278
CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES	278
ENGINE OIL	279
Checking the engine oil	279
Adding engine oil	281
Engine oil and filter recommendations	282
Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil	282
BATTERY	283
ENGINE COOLANT	285
Checking engine coolant	285
Adding engine coolant	286
Recycled engine coolant	288
Coolant refill capacity	288
Severe climates	288
What you should know about fail-safe cooling (if equipped)	289
How fail-safe cooling works	289
When fail-safe mode is activated	290
FUEL FILTER	290
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE FUELS	291
Important safety precautions	291
Refueling	293
Fuel Filler Cap	294
Choosing the right fuel	295
Cleaner air	295
Octane recommendations	296
Fuel quality	296
Running out of fuel	297
ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY	297
Measuring techniques	297
Filling the tank	297
Calculating fuel economy	298
Driving style — good driving and fuel economy habits	299
Habits	299
Maintenance	299
Conditions	300
EPA window sticker	300
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM	300
On board diagnostics (OBD-II)	302
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing	302
POWER STEERING FLUID	303
BRAKE FLUID	303
CLUTCH FLUID (IF EQUIPPED)	303
TRANSMISSION FLUID	304
Checking automatic transmission fluid (if equipped)	304
Low fluid level	305
Correct fluid level	305
High fluid level	306
Adjusting automatic transmission fluid levels	306
Checking and adding manual transmission fluid (if equipped)	307
TRANSFER CASE FLUID (IF EQUIPPED)	308
DRIVELINE UNIVERSAL JOINT AND SLIP YOKE	309
AIR FILTER	309
Changing the air filter element	310
MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS	311
REFILL CAPACITIES	312
LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS	315
ENGINE DATA	318
VEHICLE DIMENSIONS	319
IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE	323
Safety Compliance Certification Label	323
Vehicle identification number (VIN)	323
TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE CODE DESIGNATIONS	324
Accessories	325
GENUINE FORD ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE	325
Exterior style	325
Interior style	325
Lifestyle	326
Peace of mind	326

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Rear ballast weight behind the rear axle may be required to prevent

exceeding the FGAWR, and provide front-to-rear weight balance for

proper braking and steering.

•

Front wheel toe may require re-adjustment to prevent premature

uneven tire wear. Specifications are found in the Ford Workshop

Manual.

•

Headlight aim may require re-adjustment.

•

The tire air pressures recommended for general driving are found on

the vehicle’s Safety Certification Label. The maximum cold inflation

pressure for the tire and associated load rating is imprinted 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. Do not use your vehicle for snow removal until it has

been driven at least 500 miles (800 km).

The attached snowplow blade restricts airflow to the radiator, and may

cause the engine to run at a higher temperature:

•

If you are driving more than 15 miles (24 km) where outside air

temperatures are above freezing, then angle the plow blade to full left

or right to maximize airflow to the radiator.

•

If you are driving less than 15 miles (24 km) at speeds up to 40 mph

(64 km/h) in cold weather you will not need to adjust blade position

Snowplowing with your air bag equipped vehicle

Your vehicle is equipped with a driver and passenger air bag

Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) The SRS is designed to activate in

certain frontal and offset frontal collisions when the vehicle sustains

sufficient longitudinal deceleration.

Careless or high speed driving while plowing snow which results in

sufficient vehicle decelerations can deploy the air bag. Such driving also

increases the risk of accidents.

All occupants of the vehicle, including the driver, should always

properly wear their safety belts, even when an air bag

supplemental restraint system (SRS) is provided.

Never remove or defeat the “tripping mechanisms” designed into the

snow removal equipment by its manufacturer. Doing so may cause

damage to the vehicle and the snow removal equipment as well as

possible air bag deployment.

2006 F-150

(f12)

Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)

USA

(fus)

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