Ford 2004 F-150 v.1 Manuale Utente

Introduction 4Instrument Cluster 10Warning and control lights 10Gauges 15Entertainment Systems 18AM/FM stereo 18AM/FM stereo with CD 20AM/FM stereo ca

WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMESBase instrument clusterBase with Tachometer instrument clusterMid instrument clusterInstrument ClusterInstrument Cluster10

Press the control to move the seatforward, backward, up or down.Memory seats/adjustable pedals (if equipped)This system allows automaticpositioning of

REAR SEATSHead restraintsThe purpose of these head restraints is to help limit head motion in theevent of a rear collision. To properly adjust your he

1. Pull control to release seatcushion.2. Rotate seat cushion up until itlocks into vertical storage position.Returning the seat to seating positionAl

All occupants of the vehicle, including the driver, should alwaysproperly wear their safety belts, even when an air bag (SRS) isprovided.It is extreme

Combination lap and shoulder belts1. Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle (the buckle closest tothe direction the tongue is coming from) unti

• Rear seats (if equipped)The front outboard and rear safety restraints in the vehicle arecombination lap and shoulder belts. The front passenger and

How to use the automatic locking mode1. Buckle the combination lap and shoulder belt.• Front passenger seat• Rear seats (if equipped)2. Grasp the shou

After any vehicle collision, the safety belt systems at all outboardseating positions (except the driver position, which does nothave this feature) mu

Front safety belt height adjustment (if equipped)Your vehicle has safety belt heightadjustments for the driver and rightfront passenger. Adjust the he

Insert the tongue into the correctbuckle (the buckle closest to thedirection the tongue is comingfrom). To lengthen the belt, turn thetongue at a righ

Luxury instrument clusterWarning lights and gauges can alert you to a vehicle condition that maybecome serious enough to cause expensive repairs. A wa

Conditions of operationIf... Then...The driver’s safety belt is notbuckled before the ignitionswitch is turned to the ONposition...The safety belt war

If... Then...The driver’s safety belt is notbuckled approximately 5seconds after the safety beltwarning light has turned off...The BeltMinder feature

If... Then...The driver’s and frontpassenger’s safety belts arebuckled before the ignitionswitch is turned to the ONposition or less than 1-2minutes h

Reasons given... Consider...“Crashes are rare events” 36700 crashes occur every day. Themore we drive, the more we areexposed to “rare” events, even f

Reasons given... Consider...“I have an air bag” Air bags offer greater protection whenused with safety belts. Frontal airbagsare not designed to infla

• The ignition switch is in the OFF position.• All vehicle doors are closed.• The driver’s safety belt is unbuckled.• The parklamps/headlamps are in O

Deactivating/activating the driver/passenger BeltMinder featureThe driver and front passenger BeltMinder aredeactivated/activated independently. When

will flash 4 times per second for 3 seconds, followed by 3 seconds withthe light off, then followed by the restraint system warning lightflashing 4 ti

AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)1. Air bag coverImportant SRS precautionsThe SRS is designed to work with the safety belt to help protect t

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)recommends a minimum distance of at least 25 cm (10 inches)between an occupant’s chest and t

On vehicles equipped with a message center, “ENGINE FAILSAFEMODE” will be displayed, refer to Message Center in the DriverControls chapter.Brake syste

Additional equipment may affect the performance of the air bagsensors increasing the risk of injury. Please refer to the BodyBuilders Layout Book for

How does the air bag supplemental restraint system work?The air bag SRS is designed toactivate when the vehicle sustainssufficient longitudinal decele

If the air bag has deployed, the air bag will not functionagain and must be replaced immediately. If the air bag is notreplaced, the unrepaired area w

Disposal of air bags and air bag equipped vehicles (includingpretensioners)See your local dealership or qualified technician. Air bags MUST BEdisposed

2. When the ignition is turned to theON position the “passenger airbagoff” indicator light illuminatesbriefly, momentarily shuts off andthen turns bac

The safety belts for the driver and right front passenger seatingpositions have been specifically designed to function togetherwith the air bags in ce

• the infant has a medical condition which, according to the infant’sphysician, makes it necessary for the infant to ride in the front so thatthe driv

3. Medical condition: A passenger has a medical condition that,according to his or her physician:• poses a special risk for the passenger if the air b

that the front passenger frontal air bag is off. When the front passengerseat is not occupied (empty seat) or in the event that the front passengerfro

If the vehicle is equipped with an AirBag On/Off switch, it will override thedecision from the passenger sensingsystem when in the OFF mode. In caseof

Charging system: Illuminates whenthe battery is not charging properly.Door ajar: Illuminates when theignition is in the ON position andany door is ope

or younger and who weigh 18 kg [40 lbs] or less) ride in your vehicle,you must put them in safety seats made especially for children. Manystates requi

Booster seats position a child so that safety belts fit better. They lift thechild up so that the lap belt rests low across the hips and the kneesbend

• Those with a high back.If, with a backless booster seat,you cannot find a seating positionthat adequately supports yourchild’s head, a high back boo

SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDRENChild and infant or child safety seatsUse a safety seat that is recommended for the size and weight of thechild. Carefully fo

• Put the safety belt in the automatic locking mode. Refer to Automaticlocking mode (passenger side front seating position-Regular Cab)(passenger side

1. Position the child safety seat in aseat with a combination lap andshoulder belt.2. Pull down on the shoulder beltand then grasp the shoulder beltan

4. Insert the belt tongue into theproper buckle (the buckle closest tothe direction the tongue is comingfrom) for that seating position untilyou hear

8. Allow the safety belt to retract toremove any slack in the belt.9. Before placing the child in theseat, forcibly move the seat forwardand back to m

7. Before placing the child into the child seat, forcibly tilt the child seatfrom side to side and in forward direction to make sure that the seat ish

• F150 SuperCrew and SuperCabFront seat tether strap attachment1. Position the child safety seat on the seat cushion.2. Route the child safety seat te

MINI MESSAGE CENTER WARNING DISPLAYS (IF EQUIPPED)Door ajar: Displays when theignition is in the ON position andany door is open.Low fuel: Displays wh

• Front seat Regular Cab center(located on back panel)If the tether strap is clippedincorrectly, the child safetyseat may not be retained properlyin t

Rear seat tether strap attachmentThere are three loops of webbingjust above the back of the rear seat(along the bottom edge of the rearwindow) in the

3. Install the child safety seat tightlyusing the LATCH anchors or safetybelts. Follow the instructions in thischapter.4. Tighten the tether strapacco

Connectors on the LATCH child seatand the child seat instructions mayuse the symbol shown here. Yourvehicle seat may have plain buttons,instead of thi

STARTINGPositions of the ignition1. OFF/LOCK, locks the steeringwheel, automatic transmissiongearshift lever and allows keyremoval.Note: The ignition

Do not start your vehicle in a closed garage or in other enclosedareas. Exhaust fumes can be toxic. Always open the garage doorbefore you start the en

4. Make sure the parking brake isset.5. Turn the key to 3 (ON) withoutturning the key to 4 (START).4321Driving146

Make sure the corresponding lights illuminate or illuminate briefly. If alight fails to illuminate, have the vehicle serviced.• If the driver’s safety

Starting the engine1. Turn the key to 3 (ON) withoutturning the key to 4 (START). Ifthere is difficulty in turning the key,rotate the steering wheel u

BRAKESOccasional brake noise is normal. If a metal-to-metal, continuous grindingor continuous squeal sound is present, the brake linings may be worn-o

GAUGESSpeedometer: Indicates thecurrent vehicle speed.Engine coolant temperaturegauge: Indicates engine coolanttemperature. At normal operatingtempera

Parking brakeTo set the parking brake (1), pressthe parking brake pedal down untilthe pedal stops.To release, pull the lever (2).Always set the parkin

TRACTION-LOK AXLE (IF EQUIPPED)This axle provides added traction on slippery surfaces, particularly whenone wheel is on a poor traction surface. Under

has blown or the vehicle’s brakelamps are not operating properly. Referto Fuses and relays in the Roadside emergencies chapter.If the fuse is not blow

has blown or the vehicle’s brakelamps are not operating properly. Referto Fuses and relays in the Roadside emergencies chapter.If the fuse is not blow

Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift islatched in P (Park). Turn the ignition to the LOCK position andremove the key wheneve

To put your vehicle in gear:• Start the engine• Depress the brake pedal• Move the gearshift lever into the desired gear• Release the parking brake.To

Odometer: Registers the total kilometers (miles) of the vehicle.• With Mini Message Center• With Full Message CenterRefer to Message Center in theDriv

Engine oil pressure gauge:Indicates engine oil pressure. Theneedle should stay in the normaloperating range (between “L” and“H”). If the needle falls

FORD AM/FM STEREO SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)1./ Tuner: Press tomanually go up or down the radiofrequency. Also use in menu modeto select various settings.2.

Setting the clock: Press CLK until SELECT HOUR or SELECTMINUTE is displayed. Press MENU to access anduse / / SEEK .3. Seek: Press to access thenext/pr

Locks and Security 82Keys 82Locks 82Anti-theft system 85Seating and Safety Restraints 97Seating 97Safety restraints 102Air bags 118Child restraints 12

FORD SINGLE CD SOUND SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)1./ Tuner: Press tomanually go up or down the radiofrequency. Also use in menu modeto select various settings

Fade: Press to adjust the audio between the front and rear speakers.Use/ / SEEK, SEEK .Speed sensitive volume: Radio volume automatically changes slig

10. Fast forward: Press tomanually advance in a CD track.11. Rewind: Press to manuallyreverse in a CD track.12. Memory presets: To set astation: Selec

FORD DUAL MEDIA SOUND SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)1./ Tuner: Press tomanually go up or down the radiofrequency. Also use in menu modeto select various setting

Balance: Press to adjust the audio between the left and right speakers.Use/ / SEEK, SEEK .Fade: Press to adjust the audio between the front and rear s

10. Repeat: Press to repeat thecurrent CD track.11. Fast forward: Press tomanually advance in a CD track.12. Rewind: Press to manuallyreverse in a CD

21. Seek: Press to access theprevious strong station or track.22. Scan: Press for a brief samplingof radio stations or CD tracks. Pressagain to stop.F

Treble: Press to adjust the treble setting. Use / / SEEK,SEEK.Bass: Press to adjust the bass setting. Use/ / SEEK,SEEK.Balance: Press to adjust the au

Setting the clock: Press MENU until SELECT HOUR or SELECTMINUTE is displayed. Press/ / SEEK, SEEK to adjust thehours/minutes.4. Aux: Press to toggle b

14. Seek: Press to access the nextstrong station or track.15. AM/FM: Press to select AM/FMfrequency band.16. ON/OFF/Volume: Press to turnON/OFF. Turn

Maintenance and Specifications 222Engine compartment 224Engine oil 226Battery 229Fuel information 237Air filter(s) 251Part numbers 257Refill capacitie

RADIO RECEPTION FACTORSThere are three factors that can affect radio reception:• Distance/strength: The further you travel from an FM station, theweak

CD units are designed to play commercially pressed 12 cm(4.75 in) audio compact discs only. Due to technicalincompatibility, certain recordable and re

HEATER ONLY SYSTEM(IF EQUIPPED)1. Fan speed adjustment: Controlsthe volume of air circulated in thevehicle.2. Temperature selection:Controls the tempe

To increase airflow to the outer instrument panel vents, close the ventslocated in the middle of the instrument panel.Do not place objects on top of t

4. Recirculated air : Used to manually enable or disablerecirculated air operation. When activated, recirculates air in the cabinthereby reducing the

ELECTRONIC AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (EATC)SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)Temperature conversion: To switch between Fahrenheit and Celsius:If your vehicle is

MAX A/C: For maximum cooling performance, press , A/C, ,and set the temperature to 60°F and the highest blower setting.1.Defrost: Distributes outside

13. Auto: To engage automatic temperature control, press AUTO andselect the desired temperature using the temperature control. Thesystem will automati

If your vehicle is equipped with a mini message center, refer to Minimessage center electronic compass temperature display in the DriverControls Chapt

11. Recirculation control: Press to activate/deactivate airrecirculation in the cabin. Recirculated air may reduce the amount oftime to cool down the

CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 WarningWARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, andcertain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known toth

Do not place objects on top of the instrument panel as theseobjects may become projectiles in a collision or sudden stop.REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER (IF EQU

HEADLAMP CONTROLRotate the headlamp controlclockwise to the first position toturn on the parking lamps. Rotateclockwise to the second position toalso

Foglamp control (if equipped)The headlamp control also operatesthe foglamps. The foglamps can beturned on only when the headlampcontrol is in the, orp

Flash to passPull toward you slightly to activateand release to deactivate.PANEL DIMMER CONTROLUse to adjust the brightness of theinstrument panel and

• (4) Horizontal reference line2. Measure the height from thecenter of your headlamp (indicatedby a 3.0 mm circle on the lens) tothe ground and mark a

TURN SIGNAL CONTROL• Push down to activate the leftturn signal.• Push up to activate the right turnsignal.INTERIOR LAMPSMap lampsTo turn on the map la

Rear map lamp (if equipped)The rear map lamp lights arelocated on the end of the overheadrail system. The lamps can beturned on or off by pushing on t

BULBSReplacing exterior bulbsCheck the operation of all the bulbs frequently.Using the right bulbsReplacement bulbs are specified in the chart below.

Replacing headlamp bulbs1. Make sure that the headlamp control is in the OFF position and openthe hood.2. At the top and inboard side of theheadlamp,

Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal/sidemarker bulbs1. Make sure the headlamp controlis in the OFF position and open thehood.2. At the top and in

SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTIONWarning symbols in this guideHow can you reduce the risk of personal injury and prevent possibledamage to others, you

3. Carefully pull the lamp assemblystraight rearward from the tailgatepillar to disengage two hiddensnap-in retainers. (Flare side taillamps are not e

Replacing license plate lamp bulbsThe license plate bulbs are locatedbehind the rear bumper. To changethe license plate lamp bulbs:1. Reach behind the

MULTI-FUNCTION LEVERWindshield wiper: Rotate the endof the control away from you toincrease the speed of the wipers;rotate towards you to decrease the

TILT STEERING WHEEL (IF EQUIPPED)Pull the lever down to unlock thesteering column. While the lever isin the down position, tilt thesteering column to

1. To open the bins, move thecenter latch forward which willallow the door to be opened.2. The latches on the side of thebins are to enable the user t

Place both palms on the underside of the storage bin, avoiding thestorage bin door.Push upwards with palms.While pushing upwards with palms, grip the

With pressure applied with palms and side latches squeezed down, pulldownward on the entire storage bin and remove.AUXILIARY POWER POINTPower outlets

CENTER CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED)The center console offers several useful storage features. These include:1. Cupholders2. Tissue holder in lid3. Power poin

POWER WINDOWS (IF EQUIPPED)When closing the powerwindows, you should verifythey are free of obstructions andensure that children and/or petsare not in

• Press and hold the bottom part ofthe rocker switch to open windowall the way to the full openposition.• Press and hold the top part of therocker swi

SPECIAL NOTICESEmission warrantyThe New Vehicle Limited Warranty includes Bumper-to-BumperCoverage, Safety Restraint Coverage, Corrosion Coverage, and

To adjust your mirrors:1. Rotate the control clockwise toadjust the right mirror and rotatethe control counterclockwise toadjust the left mirror.2. Mo

Fold-away mirrorsFold the side mirrors in carefullybefore driving through a narrowspace, like an automatic car wash.POWER ADJUSTABLE FOOT PEDALS (IF E

Setting speed controlThe controls for using your speedcontrol are located on the steeringwheel for your convenience.1. Press the ON control and releas

Increasing speed while using speed controlThere are two ways to set a higherspeed:• Press and hold the SET controluntil you get to the desiredspeed, t

• Press the speed control OFFcontrol. This will erase yourvehicle’s previously set speed.Note: When you turn off the speedcontrol or the ignition, you

Climate control featuresPress TEMP + or - to adjusttemperature.Press FAN + or - to adjust fanspeed.MOON ROOF (IF EQUIPPED)The moon roof control is loc

To vent the moon roof: Press and hold the control. The moonroof must be in the closed position in order to move it into thevent position. To close, pr

also recommended that a new battery be placed in the hand-heldtransmitter of the device being programmed to HomeLinkt for quickertraining and accurate

7. Press and release the “learn” or “smart” button. (The name and colorof the button may vary by manufacturer.)Note: There are 30 seconds in which to

Operating the HomeLinkT Wireless Control SystemTo operate, simply press and releasethe appropriate HomeLinkt button.Activation will now occur for thet

Front seat mounted rear facing child or infant seats shouldNEVER be used in front of a passenger side air bag unless theair bag can be and is turned O

MESSAGE CENTER (IF EQUIPPED)With the ignition in the ON position,the message center, located on yourinstrument cluster, displaysimportant vehicle info

Usually, when something affects the compass readings, the compass willcorrect itself after a few days of operating your vehicle in normalconditions. I

Perform compass calibration in an open area free from steel structuresand high voltage lines. For optimum calibration, turn off all electricalaccessor

Average fuel economy (AFE)Select this function from the INFOmenu to display your average fueleconomy in liters/100 km ormiles/gallon.If you calculate

Setup menuPress this control for the followingdisplays:• System Check• Units (English/Metric)• Autolock• Autolamp Delay• LanguageSystem checkSelecting

1. To disable/enable the autolockfeature, select this function from theSETUP control for the currentdisplay mode.2. Press the RESET control to turnthe

In the event of a multiple warning situation, the message center willcycle the display to show all warnings by displaying each one for 4seconds.The me

STOP ENGINE SAFELY. Displayed when the engine is overheating.Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible, turn off the engine. If thewarning stays on

MINI MESSAGE CENTER ELECTRONIC COMPASS/TEMPERATUREDISPLAY (IF EQUIPPED)Outside air temperatureThe outside temperature display iscontained in the instr

4. Press the ODO reset button inthe cluster, hold for six seconds andrelease. You will see that ZONEappears in the instrument clusterdisplay.5. Press

These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle.Vehicle Symbol GlossarySafety AlertSee Owner’s GuideFasten Safety Belt Air Bag-FrontAir Bag-

TAILGATE REMOVALYour tailgate is removable to allowmore room for loading.1. Lower the tailgate.2. Use a screwdriver to pry thespring clip (on each con

4. Evenly push down on theextender and push the round knobsin on each side locking it in place.Green markings on the shaftindicate the locked position

KEYSThe key operates all locks on your vehicle. In case of loss, replacementkeys are available from your dealer.You should always carry a second key w

Childproof door locks (if equipped)When these locks are set, the reardoors cannot be opened from theinside. The rear doors can beopened from the outsi

To open the tonneau cover from theinside, pull the “T” shaped handleand push up on the tonneau coverpanel. The handle is composed of amaterial that wi

Your vehicle is equipped with a remote entry system which allows you to:• unlock the vehicle doors withouta key.• lock all the vehicle doors withouta

The UNLOCK feature will work again after:• a door has become ajar,• the ignition is turned to the ON position, or• using the UNLOCKcontrol on your rem

Activating the memory featureTo activate this feature:1. Position the seat and adjustable pedals to the positions you desire.2. Press the SET control

To replace the battery:1. Twist a thin coin between the twohalves of the remote entrytransmitter near the key ring. DONOT TAKE THE RUBBER COVERAND CIR

To program the transmitters yourself:• Unlock all doors using the powerdoor lock/unlock control. Insert akey in the ignition and turn from1 (LOCK) to

Vehicle Symbol GlossaryPower WindowsFront/RearPower Window LockoutChild Safety DoorLock/UnlockInterior LuggageCompartment ReleaseSymbolPanic Alarm Eng

Perimeter lighting featureThe perimeter lighting feature illuminates the exterior of the vehicle inorder to provide better visibility to the user whil

• you shift into any gear putting the vehicle in motion, and• the brake pedal is released.The autolock feature repeats when:• any door is opened then

4. Press and hold the 7 • 8. While holding the 7 • 8 press the 3 • 4.5. Release the 3 • 4.6. Release the 7 • 8.The user should receive a horn chirp to

Erasing personal code1. Enter the factory set 5–digit code.2. Press and hold the 1 • 2 for two seconds. This must be done withinfive seconds of comple

Your vehicle comes with two coded keys; additional coded keys may bepurchased from your dealer. The dealer can program your spare keys toyour vehicle

Replacement keysIf your keys are lost or stolen and you don’t have an extra coded key,you will need to have your vehicle towed to a dealership. The ke

ignition from 1 (OFF) to 3 (ON) (maintain ignition in 3 (ON) for at leastone second, but no more than ten seconds). This step will program yournew key

SEATINGNotes:Reclining the seatback can cause an occupant to slide under theseat’s safety belt, resulting in severe personal injuries in theevent of a

Front seat• Lift the track release bar to movethe seat forward or rearward.Make sure that the seat isrelatched into place.• Pull the release lever han

Using the manual lumbar supportFor more lumbar support, turn thelumbar support control toward thefront of vehicle.For less lumbar support, turn thelum