2007 Ford F150 Owner's Manual
Year:
2007
Make:
Ford
Model:
F150
Rating:
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
1
Introduction
4
PERCHLORATE MATERIAL
4
CONGRATULATIONS
4
SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION
5
Warning symbols in this guide
5
Warning symbols on your vehicle
5
Protecting the environment
5
BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE
6
SPECIAL NOTICES
6
New Vehicle Limited Warranty
6
Special instructions
6
Service Data Recording
7
Event Data Recording
7
Using your vehicle with a snowplow
7
Using your vehicle as an ambulance
8
Notice to owners of pickup trucks and utility type vehicles
8
Notice to owners of the 2007 F150
8
Cell phone use
8
Export unique (Non–United States/Canada) vehicle specific information
9
Instrument Cluster
12
WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES
12
MINI MESSAGE CENTER WARNING DISPLAYS (IF EQUIPPED)
18
GAUGES
20
Entertainment Systems
23
AUDIO SYSTEMS
23
Quick start — How to get going
23
Listening to the radio
23
Listening to satellite radio (if equipped)
24
Listening to a CD/MP3 (if equipped)
24
AM/FM stereo system (if equipped)
27
AM/FM stereo single CD/satellite compatible sound system (if equipped)
29
Premium/Audiophile in-dash six CD/MP3/satellite compatible sound system (if equipped)
35
Auxiliary input jack (Line in — if equipped)
42
GENERAL AUDIO INFORMATION
44
Satellite radio information (if equipped)
46
Family Entertainment System (if equipped)
49
FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT DVD SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
49
Quick start
50
To play a DVD in the DVD system:
50
To play a CD in the DVD system:
51
To play an MP3 disc in the DVD system:
51
To play an auxiliary source through the DVD system
52
To listen to audio over the headphones (Dual play mode):
52
Using the infrared (IR) wireless headphones:
53
Using wired headphones (not included):
53
To adjust display brightness:
53
DVD player controls
54
Remote control
57
Battery replacement
59
Headphones
60
Wireless headphones
60
Wired headphones
61
Operation
62
Single play/Dual play
62
Operation with an aftermarket audio system (Headphone only mode)
63
Menu mode
64
Angle mode
64
Aspect ratio
64
Language
65
Subtitles
65
Audio CDs
66
Playing MP3 discs
66
MP3 disc quality factors
67
CD, MP3 and CD player care
68
Playing a DVD
68
Slow play
69
Frame by frame
70
Headphone/auxiliary jacks
70
Audio displays
71
Audio interaction
71
Parental control for the DVD system
71
General information
72
Safety information
72
Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Compliance
74
Care and service of the DVD player
74
Environmental extremes
74
Temperature extremes
74
Humidity and moisture condensation
74
Foreign substances
75
Cleaning the liquid crystal display (LCD) flip-down screen
75
Cleaning DVD and CD discs
75
Compatibility with aftermarket audio systems (headphone only mode)
75
NAVIGATION SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
75
Climate Controls
76
HEATER ONLY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
76
Operating tips
76
MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
77
Operating tips
78
AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (ATC) SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
80
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) system with heated seats (if equipped)
82
Operating tips
84
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER (IF EQUIPPED)
85
Lights
86
HEADLAMP CONTROL
86
Autolamp control (if equipped)
86
Foglamp control (if equipped)
87
High beams
87
Flash to pass
87
Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)
87
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL
88
AIMING THE HEADLAMPS
88
Vertical aim adjustment
88
TURN SIGNAL CONTROL
89
INTERIOR LAMPS
90
Map lamps
90
Rear map lamp (if equipped)
90
Rear dome lamp (if equipped)
90
Dome/courtesy lamps (if equipped)
91
Courtesy/reading/cargo lamps (if equipped)
91
BULB REPLACEMENT
91
Headlamp Condensation
91
Using the right bulbs
92
Replacing exterior bulbs
92
Replacing headlamp bulbs
93
Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal/sidemarker bulbs
94
Replacing tail/brake/turn signal/backup lamp bulbs
94
Replacing high-mount brake and cargo lamp bulbs
95
Replacing foglamp bulbs (if equipped)
95
Replacing exterior mounted mirror turn signal indicator lamp bulbs
95
Replacing license plate lamp bulbs
96
Driver Controls
97
MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER
97
TILT STEERING WHEEL (IF EQUIPPED)
97
ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED)
98
CENTER CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED)
98
OVERHEAD CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED)
99
Storage compartment
99
Overhead Storage Bins
100
Bin Removal
100
AUXILIARY POWER POINT (12VDC)
102
Cupholder/Ashtray (if equipped)
103
Ashtray (if equipped)
103
POWER WINDOWS (IF EQUIPPED)
103
One touch down
104
Window lock (if equipped)
104
Power Sliding Back Window (if equipped)
104
Accessory delay (if equipped)
105
AUTOMATIC DIMMING INSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED)
105
EXTERIOR MIRRORS
106
Power side view mirrors
106
Telescoping trailer tow mirrors (if equipped)
106
Fold-away mirrors (if equipped)
106
Heated outside mirrors (if equipped)
107
Exterior mounted mirror turn signal indicator (if equipped)
107
POWER ADJUSTABLE FOOT PEDALS (IF EQUIPPED)
108
SPEED CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)
108
Setting speed control
108
Resuming a set speed
109
Increasing speed while using speed control
109
Reducing speed while using speed control
110
Turning off speed control
110
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED)
110
Audio control features
111
Climate control features
111
MOON ROOF (IF EQUIPPED)
112
HOMELINK WIRELESS CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
113
Programming
113
Gate Operator & Canadian Programming
115
Operating the HomeLink Wireless Control System
116
Erasing HomeLink buttons
116
Reprogramming a single HomeLink button
116
MINI MESSAGE CENTER ELECTRONIC COMPASS/TEMPERATURE DISPLAY (IF EQUIPPED)
117
MESSAGE CENTER (IF EQUIPPED)
118
Selectable features
119
Reset
119
Info menu
119
Odometer/Trip odometer
119
Compass display
119
Compass zone/calibration adjustment
120
Distance to empty (DTE)
121
Average fuel economy (AFE)
121
Trip elapsed drive time
122
Setup menu
122
System check
122
Units (English/Metric)
123
Autolocks
123
Autolamp delay
123
Language
123
System warnings
124
POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MAT
128
TAILGATE LOCK (IF EQUIPPED)
128
Tailgate removal
129
BED EXTENDER (IF EQUIPPED)
129
Locks and Security
131
KEYS
131
POWER DOOR LOCKS (IF EQUIPPED)
131
Smart unlocking feature
131
Autolock (if equipped)
131
Deactivating/activating autolock
132
Power door unlock/lock procedure
132
Keyless entry key pad procedure
133
Message center procedure
133
CHILDPROOF DOOR LOCKS (ON VEHICLES WITH REAR DOORS)
133
REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
134
Unlocking the doors
134
Locking the doors
135
Power door lock/unlock disable feature (if equipped)
135
Deactivating/activating power door lock/unlock disable feature
135
Sounding a panic alarm
136
Memory feature (if equipped)
136
Activating the memory feature
136
Deactivating the memory feature
136
Replacing the battery
136
Replacing lost transmitters
137
Programming remote transmitters
138
Illuminated entry
138
Perimeter lighting feature (if equipped)
139
Enabling/disabling the perimeter lighting feature
139
KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
140
Antiscan feature
140
Programming a personal entry code
141
Erasing personal code
141
Unlocking and locking the doors using keyless entry keypad
141
SECURILOCK PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM
142
Anti-theft indicator
142
Automatic arming
143
Automatic disarming
143
Replacement keys
143
Programming spare keys
143
Seating and Safety Restraints
145
SEATING
145
Adjustable head restraints
145
Front seat
146
Using the armrest (if equipped)
147
Using the manual lumbar support
147
Adjusting the front power seat (if equipped)
147
Memory seats/adjustable pedals (if equipped)
149
Heated seats (if equipped)
149
REAR SEATS
149
Head restraints
149
Folding up the rear seats (if equipped )
150
Returning the seat to seating position
151
SAFETY RESTRAINTS
151
Personal Safety System
151
How does the Personal Safety System work?
151
Driver and passenger dual-stage airbag supplemental restraints
152
Front crash severity sensor
152
Driver’s seat position sensor
152
Front passenger sensing system
152
Front safety belt usage sensors
153
Front outboard safety belt pretensioners
153
Front outboard safety belt energy management retractors
154
Determining if the Personal Safety System is operational
154
Safety restraints precautions
154
Combination lap and shoulder belts
156
Center front safety belt (Regular Cab center seating position only)
156
Safety belt with cinch tongue (Regular Cab center only)
157
How to fasten the cinch tongue (Regular Cab center only)
158
Lap belts
159
Adjusting the lap belt (Center seat position SuperCab and SuperCrew only)
159
Energy management retractors
160
Vehicle sensitive mode
160
Automatic locking mode
160
When to use the automatic locking mode
161
How to use the automatic locking mode
161
How to disengage the automatic locking mode
162
Safety belt pretensioner
162
Safety belt usage sensors
163
Front safety belt height adjustment (if equipped)
164
Safety belt warning light and indicator chime
164
Conditions of operation
165
Belt-Minder
165
One time disable
168
Deactivating/activating the Belt-Minder feature
168
Safety belt extension assembly
169
Safety belt maintenance
170
170
AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)
170
Important SRS precautions
171
Children and airbags
173
How does the airbag supplemental restraint system work?
174
Determining if the system is operational
175
Disposal of airbags and airbag equipped vehicles (including pretensioners)
175
Front passenger sensing system
175
SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN
179
Important child restraint precautions
179
Children and safety belts
179
Child booster seats
180
When children should use booster seats
180
Types of booster seats
181
The importance of shoulder belts
182
SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN
183
Child and infant or child safety seats
183
Installing child safety seats with combination lap and shoulder belts
184
Installing child safety seats in cinch tongue combination lap and shoulder belt seating position (Regular Cab Center seating position Only)
187
Installing child safety seats in the front row lap belt seating positions (SuperCab and SuperCrew)
190
Attaching child safety seats with tether straps
190
Rear seat tether strap attachment
193
Attaching safety seats with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) attachments for child seat anchors
194
Tires, Wheels and Loading
197
NOTICE TO UTILITY VEHICLE AND TRUCK OWNERS
197
VEHICLE CHARACTERISTICS
197
4WD and AWD Systems (if equipped)
197
How your vehicle differs from other vehicles
198
INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING
199
Treadwear
199
Traction AA A B C
200
Temperature A B C
200
TIRES
200
Glossary of tire terminology
200
INFLATING YOUR TIRES
201
TIRE CARE
203
Inspecting your tires
203
Tire wear
204
Damage
204
U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN)
205
Tire replacement requirements
205
Safety practices
206
Highway hazards
207
Tire and wheel alignment
207
Tire rotation
207
INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE TIRE SIDEWALL
208
Information on “P” type tires
209
Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for “LT” type tires
212
Information on “T” type tires
213
Location of the tire label
213
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) (IF EQUIPPED)
214
Understanding your Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
215
When your temporary spare tire is installed
215
When you believe your system is not operating properly
215
When inflating your tires
217
How temperature affects your tire pressure
217
SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS
218
VEHICLE LOADING – WITH AND WITHOUT A TRAILER
218
Special loading instructions for owners of pickup trucks and utility-type vehicles
224
TRAILER TOWING
224
Preparing to tow
232
Hitches
233
Weight distributing hitch
233
Safety chains
233
Trailer brakes
233
Trailer lamps
234
Using a step bumper (if equipped)
234
Driving while you tow
234
Servicing after towing
234
Trailer towing tips
234
Launching or retrieving a boat
235
RECREATIONAL TOWING
235
Driving
237
STARTING
237
Positions of the ignition
237
Preparing to start your vehicle
237
Important safety precautions
238
Starting the engine
240
Cold weather starting (flexible fuel vehicles only)
240
Hot weather starting (flexible fuel vehicles only)
241
If the engine fails to start using the preceding instructions (flexible fuel vehicles only)
241
Guarding against exhaust fumes
241
Important ventilating information
241
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (IF EQUIPPED)
241
BRAKES
242
Four-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS)
242
Using ABS
242
ABS warning lamp
243
Parking brake
243
TRACTION CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)
244
STEERING
245
TRACTION-LOK AXLE (IF EQUIPPED)
246
PREPARING TO DRIVE
246
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION
247
Brake-shift interlock - column-shift transmission
247
Brake-shift interlock - floor-shift transmission
248
Understanding the gearshift positions of the 4–speed automatic transmission
250
If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow
253
MANUAL TRANSMISSION OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED)
253
Using the clutch
253
Recommended shift speeds
254
Reverse
255
Parking your vehicle
255
REVERSE SENSING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
255
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE (4WD) OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED)
257
System indicator lights
257
Using a manual 4WD system (if equipped)
258
Shifting between 2H (2WD high) and 4H (4WD high)
258
Shifting to/from 4L (4WD Low)
258
Using the N (Neutral) position
259
Using the electronic shift 4WD system (if equipped)
259
Shifting between 2H (2WD High) and 4H (4WD High)
260
Shifting to/from 4L (4WD Low)
260
Using the all-wheel drive (AWD) system (if equipped, Harley-Davidson only)
260
Shifting between AWD (Auto) and 4H (Lock)
261
Driving off-road with truck and utility vehicles
261
How your vehicle differs from other vehicles
261
Basic operating principles
262
If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement
262
If your vehicle gets stuck
262
Emergency maneuvers
263
Parking
263
4WD Systems
264
Normal characteristics
264
Sand
264
Mud and water
265
Driving on hilly or sloping terrain
266
Driving on snow and ice
267
Maintenance and Modifications
267
DRIVING THROUGH WATER
268
SNOWPLOWING
268
Installing the snowplow
268
Operating the vehicle with the snowplow attached
269
Snowplowing with your air bag equipped vehicle
270
Transmission operation while plowing
270
Engine temperature while plowing
271
Roadside Emergencies
272
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
272
Getting roadside assistance
272
Using roadside assistance
273
Roadside coverage beyond basic warranty
273
HAZARD FLASHER
274
FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH
275
FUSES AND RELAYS
275
Fuses
275
Standard fuse amperage rating and color
276
Passenger compartment fuse panel / power distribution box
276
Auxiliary relay box
282
CHANGING THE TIRES
283
Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information
283
Location of the spare tire and tools
285
Removing the spare tire
286
Tire change procedure
286
Stowing the flat/spare tire
289
WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
290
JUMP STARTING
291
Preparing your vehicle
291
Connecting the jumper cables
292
Jump starting
293
Removing the jumper cables
294
WRECKER TOWING
296
Customer Assistance
297
GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED
297
At home
297
Away from home
297
Additional Assistance
298
IN CALIFORNIA (U.S. ONLY)
299
THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU (BBB) AUTO LINE PROGRAM (U.S. ONLY)
300
UTILIZING THE MEDIATION/ARBITRATION PROGRAM (CANADA ONLY)
301
FORD EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN
301
GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U.S. AND CANADA
302
ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER’S LITERATURE
303
Obtaining a French owner’s guide
303
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY)
303
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (CANADA ONLY)
304
Cleaning
305
WASHING THE EXTERIOR
305
WAXING
306
PAINT CHIPS
306
ALUMINUM WHEELS AND WHEEL COVERS
306
ENGINE
307
PLASTIC (NON-PAINTED) EXTERIOR PARTS
308
WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADES
309
INSTRUMENT PANEL/INTERIOR TRIM AND CLUSTER LENS
309
INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONSOLE (HARLEY-DAVIDSON EDITION ONLY)
310
INTERIOR
311
LEATHER SEATS (IF EQUIPPED, EXCEPT FOR THE KING RANCH SUPERCREW)
312
Leather seats for the King Ranch SuperCrew only (if equipped)
312
UNDERBODY
313
FORD AND LINCOLN MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS
314
Maintenance and Specifications
315
SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS
315
PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE
315
Working with the engine off
315
Working with the engine on
315
OPENING THE HOOD
316
IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT
317
4.2L V6 engine
317
4.6L V8
318
5.4L V8
319
WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID
320
CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES
320
ENGINE OIL
321
Checking the engine oil
321
Adding engine oil
323
Engine oil and filter recommendations
324
Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil
324
BATTERY
325
ENGINE COOLANT
327
Checking engine coolant
327
Adding engine coolant
328
Recycled engine coolant
330
Coolant refill capacity
330
Severe climates
331
What you should know about fail-safe cooling (if equipped)
331
How fail-safe cooling works
332
When fail-safe mode is activated
332
FUEL FILTER
333
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE FUELS
333
Important safety precautions
333
Refueling
336
Fuel Filler Cap
336
FFV (Flex Fuel Vehicle) Fuel Cap
337
Choosing the right fuel
337
Cleaner air
338
Octane recommendations
338
Unleaded Gasoline Engines
338
FFV engine (if equipped)
338
Fuel quality
338
Unleaded Gasoline engines
339
FFV engine (if equipped)
339
Running out of fuel
339
ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY
340
Measuring techniques
340
Filling the tank
340
Calculating fuel economy
341
Driving style — good driving and fuel economy habits
341
Habits
341
Maintenance
342
Conditions
342
EPA window sticker
343
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
343
On board diagnostics (OBD-II)
344
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing
345
POWER STEERING FLUID
346
BRAKE FLUID
347
CLUTCH FLUID (IF EQUIPPED)
347
TRANSMISSION FLUID
348
Checking automatic transmission fluid (if equipped)
348
Low fluid level
349
Correct fluid level
349
High fluid level
350
Adjusting automatic transmission fluid levels
350
Checking and adding manual transmission fluid (if equipped)
351
TRANSFER CASE FLUID (IF EQUIPPED)
352
DRIVELINE UNIVERSAL JOINT AND SLIP YOKE
353
AIR FILTER
353
Changing the air filter element
353
MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS
355
MAINTENANCE PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND CAPACITIES
356
ENGINE DATA
360
Engine drivebelt routing
360
IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE
361
Safety Compliance Certification Label
361
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
362
TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE CODE DESIGNATIONS
363
Accessories
364
GENUINE FORD ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE
364
Exterior style
364
Interior style
364
Lifestyle
365
Peace of mind
365
Index
366
2007 Ford F150 Overview
Introduction
The 2007 Ford F150 stands as a testament to Ford's commitment to producing reliable and powerful trucks that cater to both work and play. With a sleeker design and enhanced functionality, the F150 remains a popular choice among truck enthusiasts and everyday drivers alike. Its robust frame and varied configurations ensure that it meets a wide range of needs, from hauling heavy loads to providing a comfortable ride for the whole family.
Powertrains
The 2007 F150 offers an array of powertrains that showcase its muscular performance. The base engine is a 4.2-liter V6, generating 202 horsepower, catering to those seeking efficiency without compromising on capability. For those who crave more power, there's the 4.6-liter V8, delivering 292 horsepower, and a powerful 5.4-liter V8 that churns out an impressive 300 horsepower. Each engine is paired with a smooth-shifting 4-speed automatic transmission, providing seamless gear transitions and enhancing the driving experience.
Trims
This model comes in various trims, including the XL, STX, XLT, Lariat, King Ranch, and the formidable Platinum. Each trim offers distinct features and options, allowing buyers to customize their F150 to match their lifestyle. From the utilitarian XL aimed at workhorse duties to the upscale Platinum trim, which boasts premium materials and cutting-edge technology, the 2007 F150 caters to an extensive audience.
Features
The 2007 Ford F150 is equipped with an impressive array of features that prioritize comfort, convenience, and safety. Available options include advanced audio systems, Ford's SYNC technology for hands-free connectivity, power-adjustable seating, and premium leather upholstery in higher trims. Safety is a priority, with features like anti-lock brakes and available side airbags contributing to increased peace of mind while on the road.
Owner's Manual
The owner's manual for the 2007 Ford F150 provides crucial information on everything from routine maintenance schedules to detailed explanations of the truck's features and specifications. It serves as an invaluable resource for drivers, ensuring they maximize the longevity and performance of their beloved truck. With clear instructions and insightful tips, this manual is designed to enhance the ownership experience, making it easier to navigate the powerful capabilities of the F150.
User manual download
The Ford F150 owner manual for the 2007 model year is to be found in PDF downloadable format on this page. The owner manual for the model year 2007 is free and in English, but the repair manuals are usually not easy to get and may cost more.
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