2020 Ford F150 Owner's Manual
Year:
2020
Make:
Ford
Model:
F150
Rating:
Table of Contents
Table of contents
4
About This Manual
12
Symbols Glossary
12
Data Recording
14
Perchlorate
19
Ford Credit
19
Replacement Parts Recommendation
19
Special Notices
20
Mobile Communications Equipment
21
General Information
25
Installing Child Restraints
27
Booster Seats
38
Child Restraint Positioning
40
Principle of Operation
43
Fastening the Seatbelts
44
Seatbelt Height Adjustment
48
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime
48
Seatbelt Reminder
49
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance
51
Principle of Operation
54
Driver and Passenger Airbags
55
Front Passenger Sensing System
56
Side Airbags
59
Safety Canopy™
60
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator
61
General Information on Radio Frequencies
63
Remote Control
63
Principle of Operation
70
Creating a MyKey
71
Clearing All MyKeys
72
Checking MyKey System Status
72
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems
73
Locking and Unlocking
75
Tailgate Lock
80
Manual Tailgate
80
Electronic Tailgate
80
Removing the Tailgate
81
Tailgate Step
82
Passive Anti-Theft System
85
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: Manual Adjustable Steering Column
91
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: Power Adjustable Steering Column
91
Audio Control
93
Voice Control
93
Cruise Control - Vehicles With: Adaptive Cruise Control
93
Cruise Control - Vehicles With: Cruise Control
94
Information Display Control
94
Heated Steering Wheel
94
Windshield Wipers
96
Autowipers
96
General Information
98
Lighting Control
98
Autolamps
99
Instrument Lighting Dimmer
99
Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With: Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
99
Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With: Configurable Daytime Running Lamps
100
Front Fog Lamps
100
Direction Indicators
101
Spot Lamps
101
Interior Lamps
101
Ambient Lighting
102
What Is Automatic High Beam Control
104
Switching Automatic High Beam Control On and Off
104
Automatic High Beam Control Indicators
104
Power Windows
106
Exterior Mirrors
107
Interior Mirror
110
Sliding Windows
111
Sun Visors
111
Gauges
113
Warning Lamps and Indicators
116
General Information
122
Manual Climate Control
153
Automatic Climate Control
154
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate - Vehicles With: Dual Automatic Temperature Control (DATC)
156
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate - Vehicles With: Electronic Manual Temperature Control (EMTC)
157
Heated Windshield
158
Heated Rear Window
158
Heated Exterior Mirrors
158
Cabin Air Filter
158
Sitting in the Correct Position
160
Head Restraints
160
Manual Seats
162
Power Seats
163
Memory Function
166
Rear Seats
167
Heated Seats
168
Ventilated Seats
169
Auxiliary Power Points
175
Center Console
179
Overhead Console
180
General Information
181
Ignition Switch
181
Keyless Starting
181
Steering Wheel Lock - Vehicles Without: Push Button Start
182
Steering Wheel Lock - Vehicles With: Push Button Start
182
Starting a Gasoline Engine
183
Starting a Diesel Engine
186
Switching Off the Engine
190
Safety Precautions
195
Fuel Quality - Diesel
195
Fuel Quality - E85
198
Fuel Quality - Gasoline
199
Fuel Filler Funnel Location - Regular Cab
200
Fuel Filler Funnel Location - SuperCab/SuperCrew
200
Running Out of Fuel
200
Refueling
202
Emission Law
206
Catalytic Converter
207
Selective Catalytic Reductant System
209
General Information
235
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes
236
Electric Parking Brake
236
Principle of Operation
239
Principle of Operation
240
Principle of Operation
243
Principle of Operation
244
Rear Parking Aid
244
Active Park Assist
245
Rear View Camera
249
What Is Cruise Control
255
Switching Cruise Control On and Off
255
Setting the Cruise Control Speed
255
Canceling the Set Speed
255
Resuming the Set Speed
256
Cruise Control Indicators
256
Driver Alert
263
Lane Keeping System
264
Blind Spot Information System
268
Cross Traffic Alert
272
Steering
275
Pre-Collision Assist
276
Load Retaining Fixtures
283
Load Limit
284
Bed Access
288
Towing a Trailer
292
Trailer Reversing Aids
294
Trailer Sway Control
304
Recommended Towing Weights
304
Essential Towing Checks
316
Economical Driving
326
Off-Road Driving
327
Breaking-In
328
Driving Through Water
328
Snow Plowing
329
Roadside Assistance
333
Hazard Flashers
334
Fuel Shutoff
334
Jump Starting the Vehicle
335
Post-Crash Alert System
337
Transporting the Vehicle
337
Getting the Services You Need
339
In California (U.S. Only)
340
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only)
341
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)
342
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada
342
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature
344
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)
344
Fuse Specification Chart
346
General Information
357
Opening and Closing the Hood
357
Under Hood Overview - 2.7L EcoBoost™
358
Under Hood Overview - 3.0L Diesel
359
Under Hood Overview - 3.3L
360
Under Hood Overview - 3.5L Ecoboost™
361
Under Hood Overview - 5.0L
362
Engine Oil Dipstick - Gasoline
363
Engine Oil Dipstick - Diesel
363
Engine Oil Check - Gasoline
363
Engine Oil Check - Diesel
364
Oil Change Indicator Reset
365
Changing the Engine Air Filter - Gasoline
366
Changing the Engine Air Filter - Diesel
366
Draining the Fuel Filter Water Trap
368
Engine Coolant Check
368
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check
373
Transfer Case Fluid Check
373
Brake Fluid Check
374
Power Steering Fluid Check
375
Changing the 12V Battery
375
Adjusting the Headlamps
377
Washer Fluid Check
378
Fuel Filter - Diesel
378
Fuel Filter - Gasoline
378
Checking the Wiper Blades
378
Changing the Wiper Blades
379
General Information
384
Cleaning Products
384
Cleaning the Exterior
384
Waxing
386
Cleaning the Engine
386
Cleaning the Exhaust - Diesel
386
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades
387
Cleaning the Interior
387
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens
388
Cleaning Leather Seats
389
Repairing Minor Paint Damage
390
Cleaning the Wheels
390
Vehicle Storage
390
General Information
393
Tire Care
394
Using Snow Chains
409
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
410
Changing a Road Wheel
416
Engine Specifications - 2.7L EcoBoost™
428
Engine Specifications - 3.0L Diesel
428
Engine Specifications - 3.3L
429
Engine Specifications - 3.5L Ecoboost™
430
Engine Specifications - 5.0L
430
Motorcraft Parts - 2.7L EcoBoost™
431
Motorcraft Parts - 3.0L Diesel
432
Motorcraft Parts - 3.3L
432
Motorcraft Parts - 3.5L Ecoboost™
433
Motorcraft Parts - 5.0L
434
Vehicle Identification Number
434
Vehicle Certification Label
435
Transmission Code Designation
436
Capacities and Specifications - 2.7L EcoBoost™
437
Capacities and Specifications - 3.0L Diesel
444
Capacities and Specifications - 3.3L
451
Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L Ecoboost™
459
Capacities and Specifications - 5.0L
466
Connected Vehicle Requirements
476
Connected Vehicle Limitations
476
Connecting the Vehicle to a Mobile Network - Vehicles With: Connectivity Device
476
Connecting the Vehicle to a Mobile Network - Vehicles With: Modem
476
Connecting the Vehicle to a Wi-Fi Network - Vehicles With: SYNC 3
477
Connected Vehicle – Troubleshooting - Vehicles With: Connectivity Device
477
Connected Vehicle – Troubleshooting - Vehicles With: Modem
478
Creating a Wi-Fi Hotspot - Vehicles Without: SYNC 3
481
Creating a Wi-Fi Hotspot - Vehicles With: SYNC 3
481
General Information
483
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: SYNC
483
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: SYNC 3
486
Digital Audio Broadcasting Radio
487
Satellite Radio
489
General Information
493
Using Voice Recognition
494
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone
496
SYNC™ Applications and Services
497
Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player
500
General Information
510
Using Voice Recognition
512
Entertainment
519
Climate
529
Phone
531
Navigation
533
Apps
538
Settings
541
General Maintenance Information
559
Normal Scheduled Maintenance
562
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance
566
Electromagnetic Compatibility
583
End User License Agreement
586
Declaration of Conformity
611
Declaration of Conformity - Vehicles With: SYNC 3
611
Index
614
FAQ about the 2020 Ford F150 Manual
What contains the 2020 F150 manual?
The Ford F150 owner's manual is a comprehensive guide provided by Ford to assist owners in understanding and operating their specific model of the Ford F150. It contains important information about the vehicle's features, functions, and maintenance requirements. A general overview of what you might find in a Ford F150 2020 owner's manual:
- Fuel Information, with recommended fuel type and fuel tank capacity
- Basic operations, like starting and stopping the engine and driver settings
- Warranty Information, about the vehicle's warranty coverage
- Maintenance for your Ford F150, such as oil changes, tire rotations, brake inspections, and fluid checks
- Technical Information, like engine specifications, tire sizes, and recommendations
Where to download the 2020 Ford F150 Owners Manual?
The Ford F150 owner manual for the 2020 model year is to be found on this page.
Is the manual for the Ford F150 year 2020 free?
Yes, the owner manual for the model year 2020 is free, but the repair manuals are usually not easy to get and may cost more.
The Ford F150 (2020) owner's manual is available in English?
Yes, the owner's manual for the model year 2020 is available in English.
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