2013 Ford F150 Owner's Manual
Year:
2013
Make:
Ford
Model:
F150
Rating:
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
2
Introduction
10
ABOUT THIS MANUAL
10
Protecting the Environment
10
SYMBOL GLOSSARY
11
DATA RECORDING
13
Service Data Recording
13
Event Data Recording
13
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
15
PERCHLORATE MATERIAL
15
FORD CREDIT (U.S. ONLY)
15
REPLACEMENT PARTS RECOMMENDATION
16
Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical Repairs
16
Collision Repairs
16
Warranty on Replacement Parts
16
SPECIAL NOTICES
16
New Vehicle Limited Warranty
16
Special Instructions
17
Notice to owners of pickup trucks and utility type vehicles
17
Using your vehicle with a snowplow
17
Using your vehicle as an ambulance
17
MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT
18
EXPORT UNIQUE (NON–UNITED STATES/CANADA) VEHICLE SPECIFIC INFORMATION
18
Child Safety
19
GENERAL INFORMATION
19
CHILD SEATS
21
CHILD SEAT POSITIONING
21
BOOSTER SEATS
23
Types of Booster Seats
24
INSTALLING CHILD SEATS
26
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts
26
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts (Front Center Seating Position)
29
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH)
32
Use of Inboard Lower Anchors from the Outboard Seating Positions (Center Seating Use)
34
Combining Safety Belt and LATCH Lower Anchors for Attaching Child Safety Seats
34
Using Tether Straps
34
Front Seat Tether Strap Attachment (Regular Cab)
36
Rear Seat Tether Strap Attachment (SuperCab and SuperCrew)
37
CHILD SAFETY LOCKS
38
Safety Belts
39
PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION
39
FASTENING THE SAFETY BELTS
41
Using the Safety Belt With Cinch Tongue (Front Center Seat)
41
Fastening the Cinch Tongue
42
Restraint of Pregnant Women
43
Safety Belt Locking Modes
43
Vehicle Sensitive Mode
44
Automatic Locking Mode
44
When to Use the Automatic Locking Mode
44
How to Use the Automatic Locking Mode
44
How to Disengage the Automatic Locking Mode
45
Safety Belt Extension Assembly
45
SAFETY BELT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
45
SAFETY BELT WARNING LIGHT AND INDICATOR CHIME
46
Conditions of Operation
46
SAFETY BELT-MINDER®
46
Deactivating and Activating the Belt-Minder® Feature
48
CHILD RESTRAINT AND SAFETY BELT MAINTENANCE
49
Personal Safety System
50
PERSONAL SAFETY SYSTEM™
50
How Does the Personal Safety System Work?
50
Supplementary Restraints System
51
PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION
51
SOS POST-CRASH ALERT SYSTEM™
52
DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIRBAGS
53
Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating Adjustment
54
Children and Airbags
54
FRONT PASSENGER SENSING SYSTEM
55
High-series vehicles (if equipped)
56
Low-series vehicles (if equipped)
59
SIDE AIRBAGS
61
SAFETY CANOPY® CURTAIN AIRBAGS
62
CRASH SENSORS AND AIRBAG INDICATOR
64
AIRBAG DISPOSAL
65
Keys and Remote Control
66
GENERAL INFORMATION ON RADIO FREQUENCIES
66
REMOTE CONTROL
67
Integrated Keyhead Transmitters (IKTs) (If Equipped)
67
Replacing the Battery
67
Integrated Keyhead Transmitter
68
Memory Feature (If Equipped)
68
Programming Memory to the Transmitter
68
Deactivating Memory from the Transmitter
69
Car Finder
69
Sounding a Panic Alarm
69
Remote Start (If Equipped)
69
Remote Starting the Vehicle
70
Extending the Vehicle Run Time
71
Turning the Vehicle Off After Remote Starting
71
REPLACING A LOST KEY OR REMOTE CONTROL
71
MyKey
72
PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION
72
Non-configurable Settings
72
Configurable Settings
72
CREATING A MYKEY
73
Programming/Changing Optional Settings
74
CLEARING ALL MYKEYS
74
CHECKING MYKEY SYSTEM STATUS
75
USING MYKEY WITH REMOTE START SYSTEMS
75
MYKEY TROUBLESHOOTING
76
Locks
77
LOCKING AND UNLOCKING
77
Power Door Locks (If Equipped)
77
Remote Control
77
Unlocking the Doors (Two-Stage Unlock)
77
Locking the Doors
77
Smart Unlocks (If Equipped)
78
Autolock and Unlock (If Equipped)
78
Enabling or Disabling Autolock and Autounlock
78
Illuminated Entry
79
Battery Saver
79
SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRY KEYPAD (IF EQUIPPED)
80
Programming a Personal Entry Code
80
Programming Memory to a Personal Entry Code
81
Erasing a Personal Code
81
Anti-Scan Feature
81
Unlocking and Locking the Doors
82
Displaying the Factory Set Code
82
Security
83
SECURILOCK® PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
83
Automatic Arming
83
Automatic Disarming
83
Replacement Keys
83
Programming a Spare Key
84
ANTI-THEFT ALARM (IF EQUIPPED)
85
Arming the Alarm
85
Disarming the Alarm
85
Steering Wheel
86
ADJUSTING THE STEERING WHEEL
86
Power Tilt and Telescope Steering Column (If Equipped)
87
Memory Feature
87
Easy Entry and Exit Feature
87
AUDIO CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)
88
Type 1
88
Type 2
88
Media
88
Seek, Next or Previous
88
VOICE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)
89
CRUISE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)
89
INFORMATION DISPLAY CONTROL
90
Pedals
91
ADJUSTABLE PEDALS (IF EQUIPPED)
91
Wipers and Washers
92
WINDSHIELD WIPERS
92
Speed-dependent Wipers (If Equipped)
92
RAIN-SENSING WIPERS (IF EQUIPPED)
92
WINDSHIELD WASHERS
93
Lighting
94
LIGHTING CONTROL
94
High Beams
94
Headlamp Flasher
94
AUTOLAMPS (IF EQUIPPED)
95
INSTRUMENT LIGHTING DIMMER
95
DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS (IF EQUIPPED)
96
FRONT FOG LAMPS (IF EQUIPPED)
96
DIRECTION INDICATORS
96
INTERIOR LAMPS
97
Front Row Map Lamps (If Equipped)
97
Rear Dome Lamp (If Equipped)
97
Rear Dome, Courtesy Lamps (If Equipped)
98
Rear Courtesy, Reading, Cargo Lamps (If Equipped)
98
Windows and Mirrors
99
POWER WINDOWS (IF EQUIPPED)
99
One-Touch Up or Down (Front Windows)
99
Restoring the One-Touch Up Functionality
100
Bounce-Back (One-Touch Up or Down Windows Only)
100
Overriding the Bounce-Back Feature
100
Window Lock
100
Power Sliding Back Window (If Equipped)
101
Accessory Delay (If Equipped)
101
EXTERIOR MIRRORS
101
Power Exterior Mirrors (If Equipped)
101
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors
102
Power-Folding Mirrors (If Equipped)
102
Loose Mirror
102
Heated Exterior Mirror (If Equipped)
102
Memory Mirrors (If Equipped)
102
Auto-Dimming Feature (If Equipped)
103
Signal Indicator Mirrors (If Equipped)
103
Clearance Lamps (If Equipped)
103
Telescoping Mirrors (If Equipped)
103
PowerScope® Power Telescoping Mirrors (If Equipped)
103
Integrated Blind Spot Mirror (If Equipped)
104
INTERIOR MIRROR
105
Auto-Dimming Mirror (If Equipped)
105
SUN VISORS
105
Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirror (If Equipped)
105
MOONROOF (IF EQUIPPED)
106
Opening and Closing the Moonroof
106
Bounce-Back
106
Venting the Moonroof
106
Instrument Cluster
107
GAUGES
107
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge
107
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
108
Fuel Gauge
108
Transmission Fluid Temperature Gauge
108
Information Display
108
WARNING LAMPS AND INDICATORS
109
AUDIBLE WARNINGS AND INDICATORS
113
Key In Ignition Warning Chime
113
Headlamps On Warning Chime
113
Parking Brake On Warning Chime
113
Information Displays
114
GENERAL INFORMATION
114
Information Display Controls (Type 1)
114
Info
115
System Check and Vehicle Feature Customization
116
Information Display Controls (Type 2)
118
Main menu
118
Gauge Mode
119
Trip A/ B
120
Fuel Economy
120
Truck Apps
121
Settings
124
Information
127
Transmission indicator display
127
INFORMATION MESSAGES
127
Audio System
136
GENERAL INFORMATION
136
Radio Frequencies and Reception Factors
136
CD and CD Player Information
136
MP3 Track and Folder Structure
137
AM/FM
138
AM/FM/CD/MP3 SATELLITE-COMPATIBLE SOUND SYSTEM
139
MyFord® SYSTEM
143
Menu Structure
145
AM/FM/CD SONY AUDIO SYSTEM
148
AUXILIARY INPUT JACK
149
USB PORT (IF EQUIPPED)
150
MEDIA HUB
151
SATELLITE RADIO INFORMATION (IF EQUIPPED)
151
Satellite Radio Channels
151
Satellite Radio Reception Factors
151
SIRIUS Satellite Radio Service
152
Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number (ESN)
152
Troubleshooting
153
Climate Control
154
MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM
154
MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM
156
DUAL AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL SYSTEM
158
GENERAL OPERATING TIPS
160
Manual Heating and Air Conditioning System
160
Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control
161
HEATED WINDOWS AND MIRRORS (IF EQUIPPED)
162
Heated Rear Window
162
Heated Exterior Mirror (If Equipped)
162
REMOTE START CLIMATE OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED)
162
Automatic Climate Systems
163
Automatic Settings
163
Last Settings
163
Heated and Cooled Devices
163
Seats
164
SITTING IN THE CORRECT POSITION
164
HEAD RESTRAINTS
165
Tilting Head Restraints (If Equipped)
168
MANUAL SEATS
169
Manual Lumbar
169
POWER SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)
170
MEMORY FUNCTION (IF EQUIPPED)
171
Programming Memory Positions
171
Recalling Saved Memory Positions
172
Easy Entry and Exit Feature (If Equipped)
172
REAR SEATS
173
Folding Up the Rear Seats (SuperCab only)
173
Returning the Seat to the Seating Position
173
Folding Up the Rear Seats (SuperCrew Vehicles Only)
174
Returning the Seat to the Seating Position
174
Rear Heated Seats (If Equipped)
175
REAR SEAT ARMREST (IF EQUIPPED)
176
HEATED SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)
177
HEATED AND COOLED SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)
178
Heated and Cooled Seats Air Filter Replacement (If Equipped)
179
FRONT SEAT ARMREST (IF EQUIPPED)
180
Universal Garage Door Opener (If Equipped)
181
UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER
181
CAR2U® HOME AUTOMATION SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
181
Rolling Code Programming
183
Fixed Code Programming
184
Erasing the Function Button Codes
185
FCC and RSS-210 Industry Canada Compliance
185
HOMELINK® WIRELESS CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
186
Programming
187
Erasing the Function Button Codes
188
Reprogramming a single button
188
Programming HomeLink to a Genie Intellicode 2 garage door opener
188
Programing the transmitters
189
Programming HomeLink to the Genie Intellicode garage door opener motor
190
Clearing a HomeLink device
190
FCC and RSS-210 Industry Canada Compliance
190
Auxiliary Power Points
191
AUXILIARY POWER POINTS
191
Locations
191
110 Volt AC Power Point (If Equipped)
192
Storage Compartments
194
CENTER CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED)
194
Starting and Stopping the Engine
195
GENERAL INFORMATION
195
IGNITION SWITCH
196
STARTING A GASOLINE ENGINE
196
Failure to Start
197
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Stationary
197
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Moving
197
Cold Weather Starting (Flexible Fuel Vehicles Only)
197
If the Engine Fails to Start Using the Preceding Instructions (Flexible Fuel Vehicles Only)
198
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes
198
Important Ventilating Information
198
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (IF EQUIPPED)
199
Using the Engine Block Heater
200
Fuel and Refueling
201
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
201
FUEL QUALITY
202
Choosing the Right Fuel
202
Choosing the Right Fuel With a Flex Fuel Vehicle (If Equipped)
203
Octane recommendations
203
RUNNING OUT OF FUEL
204
Refilling With a Portable Fuel Container
204
REFUELING
205
Easy Fuel® “No Cap” Fuel System
206
FUEL CONSUMPTION
207
Filling the Tank
207
Calculating Fuel Economy
207
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
208
On-board Diagnostics (OBD-II)
209
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing
210
Transmission
211
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
211
Understanding your SelectShift Automatic® transmission
213
Automatic Transmission Adaptive Learning
215
Brake-shift interlock
216
Brake-Shift Interlock – Floor-Shifter Assembly
218
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck in Mud or Snow
219
HILL START ASSIST
219
Using Hill Start Assist
220
Four-Wheel Drive (If Equipped)
221
USING FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE (4WD) (IF EQUIPPED )
221
4WD Indicator Lights
221
Using the Electronic Shift on the Fly 4WD system (If Equipped)
222
Shifting between 2H (4X2) and 4H (4X4 High)
223
Shifting to/from 4L (4X4 low)
223
Using the 2-Speed Automatic 4WD System (If Equipped)
224
Shifting between 2H (4X2) and 4A (4WD AUTO) or 4H (4X4 HIGH )
225
Shifting between 4A (4WD AUTO) and 4H (4X4 HIGH)
225
Shifting to/from 4L (4X4 LOW)
225
Electronic Locking Differential (ELD) (If Equipped)
226
Activating the Electronic Locking Differential
227
How Your Vehicle Differs From Other Vehicles
227
Driving Off-Road With Truck and Utility Vehicles
228
Basic Operating Principles In Special Conditions
229
If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement
229
If your vehicle gets stuck
230
Emergency maneuvers
230
Sand
230
Mud and water
231
Driving on hilly or sloping terrain
232
Driving on snow and ice
233
Parking
234
Maintenance and modifications
234
Brakes
235
GENERAL INFORMATION
235
Brake Over Accelerator
235
Brake Assist
235
Anti-Lock Brake System
236
HINTS ON DRIVING WITH ANTI-LOCK BRAKES
236
PARKING BRAKE
236
Traction Control
237
PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION
237
USING TRACTION CONTROL
237
System indicator lights and messages
237
Stability Control
238
PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION
238
USING ADVANCETRAC® WITH RSC®
239
Terrain Response
241
HILL DESCENT CONTROL™ (IF EQUIPPED)
241
Parking Aids
243
SENSING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
243
Using the Rear Sensing System
244
REAR VIEW CAMERA SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
245
Using the Rear View Camera System
246
Adjusting the Rear View Camera Settings
246
Guidelines and the Centerline
247
Visual Park Aid Alert
247
Manual Zoom
248
Rear Camera Delay
248
Cruise Control
249
PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION
249
USING CRUISE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)
249
Switching Cruise Control On
249
Setting a Speed
249
Changing the Set Speed
250
Canceling the Set Speed
250
Resuming the Set Speed
250
Switching Cruise Control Off
250
Driving Aids
251
STEERING
251
Electric power steering (3.7L, 5.0L and 3.5L EcoBoost™ engines)
251
Hydraulic steering (6.2L engine)
252
Steering Tips
252
Load Carrying
253
LOAD LIMIT
253
Vehicle Loading – With and Without a Trailer
253
Special Loading Instructions for Owners of Pick-up Trucks and Utility-type Vehicles
259
TAILGATE
260
Tailgate Lock (If Equipped)
260
Tailgate Removal
260
Tailgate Step (If Equipped)
261
Opening the Tailgate Step
262
Close the Tailgate Step
262
Box Side Step (If Equipped)
263
BED EXTENDER (IF EQUIPPED)
264
POWER DEPLOYABLE RUNNING BOARDS (IF EQUIPPED)
266
Automatic Power Deploy
267
Automatic Power Stow
267
Manual Power Deploy
267
Enable and Disable
267
Bounce-Back
267
Towing
268
TOWING A TRAILER
268
Load Placement
268
TRAILER SWAY CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)
269
RECOMMENDED TOWING WEIGHTS
269
ESSENTIAL TOWING CHECKS
275
Hitches
276
Weight-Distributing Hitches
276
Safety Chains
277
Trailer Brakes
277
Integrated Trailer Brake Controller (If Equipped)
277
Procedure for Adjusting Gain
279
Explanation of Information Display Warning Messages
280
Points to Remember
280
Trailer Lamps
281
Using a Step Bumper (If Equipped)
281
Before Towing a Trailer
281
When Towing a Trailer
282
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Watercraft (PWC)
283
TRANSPORTING THE VEHICLE
284
TOWING THE VEHICLE ON FOUR WHEELS
285
Emergency Towing
285
Recreational Towing
285
Four-wheel-down Towing
286
Driving Hints
288
BREAKING-IN
288
ECONOMICAL DRIVING
288
DRIVING THROUGH WATER
289
FLOOR MATS
290
SNOWPLOWING
291
Installing the Snowplow
291
Operating the Vehicle with the Snowplow Attached
292
Snowplowing with your Air Bag Equipped Vehicle
293
Engine temperature while plowing
293
Transmission operation while plowing
294
Outside Air Temperature While Plowing
294
Roadside Emergencies
295
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
295
Vehicles Sold in the U.S.: Getting Roadside Assistance
295
Vehicles Sold in the U.S.: Using Roadside Assistance
296
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting Roadside Assistance
296
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Using Roadside Assistance
296
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS
297
FUEL CUT-OFF SWITCH
297
JUMP-STARTING THE VEHICLE
298
Preparing Your Vehicle
298
Connecting the Jumper Cables
299
Jump Starting
300
Removing the Jumper Cables
300
Customer Assistance
301
GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED
301
Away from Home
301
Additional Assistance
302
IN CALIFORNIA (U.S. ONLY)
303
THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU (BBB) AUTO LINE PROGRAM (U.S. ONLY)
304
UTILIZING THE MEDIATION or ARBITRATION PROGRAM (CANADA ONLY)
305
GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U.S. AND CANADA
305
ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER’S LITERATURE
307
Obtaining a French Owner’s Manual
307
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY)
308
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (CANADA ONLY)
308
Fuses
309
CHANGING A FUSE
309
Fuses
309
Standard Fuse Amperage Rating and Color
309
FUSE SPECIFICATION CHART
310
Power Distribution Box
310
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel
315
Auxiliary relay box (SVT Raptor only)
319
Maintenance
320
GENERAL INFORMATION
320
Working with the Engine Off
320
Working with the Engine On
321
OPENING AND CLOSING THE HOOD
321
UNDER HOOD OVERVIEW
322
3.7L V6 Engine
322
5.0L V8 Engine
323
6.2L V8 Engine
324
3.5L V6 EcoBoost® Engine
325
ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK
326
ENGINE OIL CHECK
326
Adding Engine Oil
327
ENGINE COOLANT CHECK
327
Checking the Engine Coolant
327
Adding Engine Coolant
328
Recycled Engine Coolant
329
Severe Climates
329
What You Should Know About Fail-Safe Cooling
330
How Fail-Safe Cooling Works
330
When Fail-Safe Mode is Activated
331
Engine Fluid Temperature Management (If Equipped)
331
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID CHECK
333
TRANSFER CASE FLUID CHECK (IF EQUIPPED)
333
BRAKE FLUID CHECK
334
POWER STEERING FLUID CHECK (6.2L V8 ENGINE ONLY)
334
FUEL FILTER
334
WASHER FLUID CHECK
334
CHANGING THE VEHICLE BATTERY
335
Battery Management System (If Equipped)
337
CHECKING THE WIPER BLADES
338
CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES
338
AIR FILTER CHECK
339
Changing the Air Filter Element (3.7L, 5.0L, and 6.2L Engines)
340
Changing the Air Filter Element (3.5L EcoBoost Engine)
342
ADJUSTING THE HEADLAMPS
343
Vertical Aim Adjustment
343
CHANGING A BULB
344
Lamp Assembly Condensation
344
Replacing Halogen Headlamp Bulbs (If Equipped)
345
Replacing HID Headlamp Bulbs (If Equipped)
346
Replacing Front Parking Lamp, Turn Signal, and Side Marker Bulbs
346
Replacing Tail, Brake, Turn signal, and Backup Lamp Bulbs
347
Replacing High-Mount Brake and Cargo Lamp Bulbs
348
Replacing Fog Lamp Bulbs (If Equipped)
348
Replacing exterior mounted mirror turn signal indicator lamp bulbs
348
Replacing License Plate Lamp Bulbs
349
BULB SPECIFICATION CHART
349
Vehicle Care
351
GENERAL INFORMATION
351
CLEANING PRODUCTS
351
CLEANING THE EXTERIOR
351
Underbody
352
Cleaning Plastic Exterior Parts
353
WAXING
353
REPAIRING MINOR PAINT DAMAGE
353
CLEANING THE ENGINE
353
CLEANING THE WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADES
354
CLEANING THE INTERIOR
355
CLEANING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND INSTRUMENT CLUSTER LENS
356
Instrument Panel, Door Panels and Console (FX appearance package)
357
CLEANING LEATHER SEATS (IF EQUIPPED, EXCEPT FOR THE KING RANCH® EDITION)
358
CLEANING LEATHER SEATS (IF EQUIPPED WITH THE KING RANCH® EDITION)
358
CLEANING THE ALLOY WHEELS
359
VEHICLE STORAGE
360
Removing Vehicle from Storage
362
Wheels and Tires
363
GENERAL INFORMATION
363
Notice to Owners About High Performance Tires
363
Notice to Utility Vehicle, Van and Truck Owners
363
Four-Wheel Drive System (If Equipped)
364
How Your Vehicle Differs from Other Vehicles
365
TIRE CARE
366
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading
366
Treadwear
366
Traction AA A B C
367
Temperature A B C
367
Glossary of Tire Terminology
367
INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE TIRE SIDEWALL
368
Information on P Type Tires
369
Additional Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall for LT Type Tires
372
Information on T Type Tires
373
Location of the Tire Label
373
INFLATING YOUR TIRES
374
Inspecting Your Tires and Wheel Valve Stems
376
Tire Wear
376
Damage
377
U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number
377
Tire Replacement Requirements
378
Safety Practices
379
Highway Hazards
379
Tire and Wheel Alignment
380
Tire Rotation
380
USING SNOW CHAINS
381
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM
382
Changing Tires with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System
383
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System
383
When your temporary spare tire is installed
383
When you believe your system is not operating properly
384
When inflating your tires
385
How temperature affects your tire pressure
385
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Reset Procedure
386
Overview
386
Performing the System Reset Procedure
387
CHANGING A ROAD WHEEL
388
Dissimilar Spare Tire and Wheel Assembly Information
389
Tire Change Procedure
391
Stowing the Flat or Spare Tire
396
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
397
Wheel Lug Nut Torque Specifications
397
Capacities and Specifications
398
ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
398
Engine Drivebelt Routing
398
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
400
MOTORCRAFT® PART NUMBERS
406
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
407
VEHICLE CERTIFICATION LABEL
408
TRANSMISSION CODE DESIGNATION
408
Accessories
409
ACCESSORIES
409
Exterior style
409
Interior style
409
Lifestyle
410
Peace of mind
410
Ford Extended Service Plan
412
FORD ESP EXTENDED SERVICE PLANS
412
SERVICE PLANS (U.S. only)
412
Ford ESP can quickly pay for itself
412
covered components
412
Rental Car Reimbursement
412
Roadside Assistance
413
Transferable Coverage
413
Avoid the Rising cost of vehicle maintenance
413
Interest Free Financing Options Available
414
SERVICE PLANS (CANADA ONLY)
414
Scheduled Maintenance
415
GENERAL MAINTENANCE INFORMATION
415
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?
415
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?
415
Factory-Trained Technicians
415
Genuine Ford and Motorcraft® Replacement Parts
415
Convenience
415
Protecting Your Investment
416
Additives and Chemicals
417
Oils, Fluids and Flushing
417
Owner Checks and Services
417
Multi-point Inspection
418
NORMAL SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE AND LOG
420
Vehicles Equipped with a 3.5L, 3.7L or 5.0L Engine
420
Vehicles Equipped with a 6.2L Engine
423
Maintenance Schedule Log
425
SPECIAL OPERATING CONDITIONS – 3.5L, 3.7L and 5.0L ENGINES
428
SPECIAL OPERATING CONDITIONS – 6.2L ENGINE
430
Special Operating Condition Log
432
EXCEPTIONS
434
ENGINE COOLANT CHANGE RECORD
435
Engine Coolant Change Log
435
SYNC®
436
GENERAL INFORMATION
437
Support
437
SYNC Owner Account
437
Driving Restrictions
437
Safety Information
437
Privacy Information
438
USING VOICE RECOGNITION
439
Initiating a Voice Session
439
System Interaction and Feedback
439
Adjusting the Interaction Level
440
Helpful Hints
441
USING SYNC WITH YOUR PHONE
441
Pairing a Phone for the First Time
442
Pairing Subsequent Phones
442
Phone Voice Commands
443
Making Calls
445
Receiving Calls
445
Phone Options during an Active Call
445
Accessing Features through the Phone Menu
447
Text Messaging
448
Receiving a Text Message
449
Sending, Downloading and Deleting Your Text Messages
449
Accessing Your Phone Settings
451
System Settings
453
Bluetooth Devices Menu Options
453
Advanced Menu Options
454
SYNC APPLICATIONS AND SERVICES (IF EQUIPPED)
456
911 Assist®
456
Setting 911 Assist On
457
In the Event of a Crash
458
911 Assist May Not Work If
458
911 Assist Privacy Notice
459
Vehicle Health Report
459
Vehicle Health Report Privacy Notice
461
SYNC Services: Traffic, Directions & Information (TDI)
461
Connecting to SYNC Services Using Voice Commands
462
Connecting to SYNC Services Using the Phone Menu
462
Receiving Turn-by-Turn Directions
463
Disconnecting from SYNC Services
464
SYNC AppLink™
465
To Access Using the Phone Menu
465
To Access Using the Media Menu
465
To Access Using Voice Commands
466
USING SYNC WITH YOUR MEDIA PLAYER
466
Connecting Your Digital Media Player via the USB Port
466
What’s Playing?
467
Media Voice Commands
467
Media Menu Features
470
Accessing Your Play Menu
472
System Settings
475
Bluetooth Devices Menu Options
476
Advanced Menu Options
477
TROUBLESHOOTING
478
MyFord Touch® (If Equipped)
485
INTRODUCTION
485
Using the Touch-sensitive Controls on Your System
488
Cleaning the Touchscreen Display
488
Support
488
Safety information
489
Speed-restricted Features
489
Privacy information
490
USING VOICE RECOGNITION
491
How to Use Voice Commands with Your System
492
What Can I Say?
492
Helpful Hints
492
Accessing a List of Available Commands
493
Voice Settings
493
Using Voice Commands with the Touchscreen Options
495
ENTERTAINMENT
497
Browsing Device Content
498
AM and FM
500
Memory Presets
500
HD Radio
500
Scan
500
Options
500
Direct Tune
501
HD Radio™ Information (If Available)
501
HD Radio Reception and Station Troubleshooting
503
Radio Voice Commands
505
SIRIUS® Satellite Radio (If Activated)
506
Presets
506
ALERT
506
Replay
506
Scan
506
Options
506
Direct Tune
507
Browse
507
Satellite Radio Voice Commands
507
SIRIUS Satellite Radio Information
509
CD
511
Repeat
511
Shuffle
511
Scan
511
More Info
511
Options
511
Browse
512
CD Voice Commands
512
SD Card Slot and USB Port
512
SD Card Slot
512
USB Port
513
Playing Music from Your Device
513
SD Card and USB Voice Commands
514
Supported Media Players, Formats and Metadata Information
516
Bluetooth Audio
516
Bluetooth Audio Voice Commands
516
A/V Inputs
517
Troubleshooting
518
PHONE
519
Pairing Your Phone for the First Time
520
Pairing Subsequent Phones
520
Making Calls
521
Receiving Calls
521
Phone Menu Options
521
Phone
521
Quick Dial
521
Phonebook
521
History
522
Messaging
522
Settings
522
Text Messaging
522
Composing a Text Message
523
Receiving a Text Message
524
Phone Settings
524
Bluetooth Devices
524
Bluetooth
524
Do Not Disturb
524
911 Assist
524
Phone Ringer
524
Text Message Notification
524
Internet Data Connection
525
Manage Phonebook
525
Roaming Warning
525
Phone Voice Commands
525
INFORMATION
526
SYNC Services (If Equipped, United States Only)
527
Connecting to SYNC Services Using Voice Commands
528
Connecting to SYNC Services Using the Touchscreen
528
Receiving Turn-by-Turn Directions
529
Disconnecting from SYNC Services
530
SYNC Services Voice Commands
530
SIRIUS Travel Link (If Equipped and If Activated)
531
Traffic On Route and Traffic Nearby
532
Fuel Prices
532
Movie Listings
532
Weather
532
Sports Info
532
Ski Conditions
532
SIRIUS Travel Link Voice Commands
532
Alerts
534
Calendar
534
911 Assist® (If Equipped)
534
Setting 911 Assist On
535
To Make Sure that 911 Assist Works Properly
536
In the Event of a Crash
536
911 Assist May Not Work If
536
911 Assist Privacy Notice
537
Vehicle Health Report (If Equipped, United States Only)
537
Making a Report
538
Vehicle Health Report Privacy Notice
538
SETTINGS
539
Clock
539
Display
540
Uploading Photos for Your Home Screen Wallpaper
540
Sound
541
Vehicle
541
Active Park Assist
541
Ambient Lighting (If Equipped)
541
Vehicle Health Report
542
Door Keypad Code
542
Rear View Camera
542
Enable Valet Mode
542
Settings
542
System
543
Voice Control
544
Media Player
545
Navigation
546
Phone Settings
547
Wireless & Internet
548
Help
550
CLIMATE
551
Climate Control Voice Commands
553
NAVIGATION SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
554
Setting a Destination
554
Point of Interest (POI) Categories
556
cityseekr (If Available)
557
Setting Your Navigation Preferences
559
Map Mode
560
Auto Zoom
561
Map Icons
562
Quick-touch Buttons
563
Navigation Map Updates
563
Navigation Voice Commands
564
One-shot Destination Street Address
565
Appendices
566
GENERAL INFORMATION
566
SYNC® End User License Agreement (EULA)
566
Adobe
571
End user notice
571
Microsoft® Windows® Mobile for Automotive Important Safety Information
571
General operation
572
TeleNav Software End User License Agreement
574
NavTeq End User License Agreement
579
Gracenote® Copyright
582
Gracenote® End User License Agreement (EULA)
583
Index
585
2013 Ford F150 Overview
Introduction
The 2013 Ford F-150 encapsulates the essence of a true American pickup truck. Renowned for its rugged design, impressive towing capabilities, and versatile performance, the F-150 has long been a staple for both work and play. This model year showcases Ford's commitment to innovation and comfort, making it an attractive choice for buyers looking for a reliable and powerful truck.
Powertrains
The 2013 Ford F-150 offers a robust selection of powertrains to cater to diverse driving needs. Buyers can choose from an efficient 3.7-liter V6 engine that generates 302 horsepower and 278 lb-ft of torque, or opt for the 5.0-liter V8, delivering 360 horsepower and 380 lb-ft of torque. For those seeking even more power, Ford presents a 6.2-liter V8 engine producing 411 horsepower and an exhilarating 434 lb-ft of torque. The star of the lineup is the advanced 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6, which pairs turbocharging with direct fuel injection to yield 365 horsepower and 420 lb-ft of torque, ensuring optimal performance without sacrificing fuel efficiency.
Trims
The 2013 F-150 is available in multiple trims, catering to varying preferences and budgets. Trim levels include the base XL, the well-equipped XLT, the luxurious Lariat, the sporty FX2 and FX4, the upscale King Ranch, the powerful SVT Raptor, and the premium Platinum edition. Each trim offers unique features and styles, allowing for personalization to meet the driver's specific lifestyle and utility needs.
Features
This model is packed with modern conveniences such as Ford's SYNC infotainment system, Bluetooth connectivity, and an optional navigation system. Safety features like stability control, antilock brakes, and available advanced airbags are designed to enhance security on the road. Additionally, the spacious cabin can be fitted with available leather upholstery, heated seats, and a top-notch audio system for a sophisticated driving experience.
Owner's Manual
The owner's manual for the 2013 Ford F-150 proves to be an invaluable resource for new owners, guiding them through the truck’s features, maintenance schedules, and troubleshooting tips. Access to detailed information ensures that every driver can maximize the performance and lifespan of their F-150, making it a trusted ally on every journey.
User manual download
The Ford F150 owner manual for the 2013 model year is to be found in PDF downloadable format on this page. The owner manual for the model year 2013 is free and in English, but the repair manuals are usually not easy to get and may cost more.
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