FORD F-150 2001 Owner's Manual

Before driving Introduction 2

Instrumentation 8 Controls and features 20 Seating and safety restraints 104

Starting and driving Starting 148

Driving 153 Roadside emergencies 186 Servicing

Maintenance and care 208 Capacities and specifications 261 Customer assistance 274 Reporting safety defects 287

Index 288

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Introduction

The following warning may be required by California law:

CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning

WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and

certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

ICONS

Indicates a safety alert. Read the following section on Warnings.

Indicates vehicle information related to recycling and other environmental concerns will follow.

Correct vehicle usage and the authorized disposal of waste cleaning and lubrication materials are significant steps towards protecting the environment.

Indicates a message regarding child safety restraints. Refer to Seating and safety restraints for more information.

Indicates that this Owner Guide contains information on this subject. Please refer to the Index to locate the appropriate section which will provide you more information.

Introduction

WARNINGS

Warnings provide information which may reduce the risk of personal injury and prevent possible damage to others, your vehicle and its equipment.

BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE

There are no particular guidelines for breaking-in your vehicle. During the first 1 600 km (1 000 miles) of driving, vary speeds frequently. This is recommended to give the moving parts a chance to break in.

INFORMATION ABOUT THIS GUIDE

The information found in this guide was in effect at the time of printing. Ford may change the contents without notice and without incurring obligation.

EMISSION WARRANTY

The New Vehicle Limited Warranty includes Bumper-to-Bumper Coverage, Safety Restraint Coverage, Corrosion Coverage, and 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel Engine Coverage. In addition, your vehicle is eligible for Emissions Defect and Emissions Performance Warranties. For a detailed description of what is covered and what is not covered, refer to the Warranty Guide that is provided to you along with your Owner’s Guide.

Introduction

SPECIAL NOTICES Snowplowing

Ford recommends the following specifications for low speed, personal use snow removal:

• F-150 (except F-150 Supercrew, “Lightning” and Harley Davidson)

• 5.4L engine

• Heavy duty service package

• Super engine cooling

• Heavy duty front suspension package

• Automatic transmission with auxiliary automatic transmission fluid

cooling

• All-terrain tires Do not install a snowplow and plow with your vehicle until it has been

driven at least 800 km (500 miles).

F150 SuperCrew, F150 5.4L Supercharged “Lightning” and Harley-Davidson F-150 Owners: Snowplowing

Your vehicle is not recommended for snowplowing. Ford makes no representation as to the suitability of your vehicle for snowplowing, in particular regarding the potential for exceeding vehicle weight limits, airbag (SRS) deployment sensitivity, vehicle crash integrity, or powertrain durability. The Snowplow Package Option is not available.

Introduction

Using your vehicle as an ambulance

Do not use this vehicle as an ambulance.

Your vehicle is not equipped with the Ford Ambulance Preparation Package.

Notice to owners of pickup trucks and utility type vehicles

Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than

other types of vehicles.

Before you drive your vehicle, please read this Owner’s Guide carefully. Your vehicle is not a passenger car. As with other vehicles of this type, failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss of control or an accident.

Be sure to read Driving off road in the Driving chapter as well as the “Four Wheeling” supplement included with 4WD and utility type vehicles.

Notice to owners of natural gas fueled vehicles

Before you drive your vehicle, be sure to read the “Natural Gas Vehicle Owner’s Guide Supplement.” This book contains important operation and maintenance information.

Notice to owners of F150 5.4L Supercharged “Lightning” vehicles

Before you drive your vehicle, be sure to read the “SVT Lightning Truck Owner’s Guide Supplement.” This book contains important operation and maintenance information.

Introduction

These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle.

Vehicle Symbol Glossary

Safety Alert

Fasten Safety Belt Air Bag-Front

Air Bag-Side Child Seat

Child Seat Installation Warning

Brake System Anti-Lock Brake System

Brake Fluid Non-Petroleum Based

Master Lighting Switch Hazard Warning Flasher

Fog Lamps-Front Fuse Compartment

Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Wash/Wipe

See Owner’s Guide

Child Seat Tether Anchorage

Traction Control

Windshield Defrost/Demist

Power Windows Front/Rear

Rear Window Defrost/Demist

Power Window Lockout

Vehicle Symbol Glossary

MAX

MIN

Introduction

Child Safety Door Lock/Unlock

Interior Luggage Compartment Release Symbol

Panic Alarm Engine Oil

Engine Coolant

Engine Coolant Temperature

Do Not Open When Hot Battery

Avoid Smoking, Flames, or Sparks

Battery Acid

Explosive Gas Fan Warning

Power Steering Fluid

Maintain Correct Fluid Level

Emission System Engine Air Filter

Passenger Compartment Air Filter

Jack

Check fuel cap

Instrumentation

Instrument panel

dimmer control

(pg. 21)

PEDALS

Instrument cluster

(pg. 10)

OFF

SERVICE ENGINE

SOON

LOW FUEL

FUEL DOOR

Speed control*

(pg. 63)

THEFT

MPH

PRND2

SELECT

km/h

RESET

CRUISE

DOOR AJAR

4X4

LOW

RANGE

RES

SET

ACCEL

COAST

BRAKE

Headlamp control (pg. 20)

slider window*

* if equipped

Power rear

(pg. 22)

Power adjustable

foot pedals*

(pg. 22)

Hood release

(pg. 209)

Parking brake

release

(pg. 154)

Driver air bag

(pg. 127)

Turn signal lever

(pg. 63)

Windshield wiper/

washer control

(pg. 68)

Gearshift (includes

overdrive button)

(pg. 159)

Instrumentation

Audio system

(pg. 24)

VOL - PUSH ON

Auxiliary power point

(pg. 23)

FM1

BASS TREB BAL FADE

SEEK

SCAN

TUNE

123456

COOL WARM

PANEL

FLOOR

CLK

TAPE AMS

SIDE

1 - 2

REW FF

OFF

PANEL &

FLOOR

FLR& DEF

DEF

PASSENGER AIRBAG

Climate control systems

(pg. 56)

4WD control*

(pg. 23)

OFF

Passenger air bag deactivate switch

(pg. 132)

Instrumentation

WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES Standard instrument cluster

LOW FUEL

SERVICE

ENGINE

SOON

FUEL DOOR

THEFT

MPH

PRND2

km/h

SELECT

RESET

CRUISE

BRAKE

DOOR AJAR

4X4

LOW

RANGE

Optional instrument cluster

LOW

SERVICE

ENGINE

SOON

FUEL

FUEL DOOR

DOOR

AJAR

MPH

km/h

PRND2

THEFT

4X4

BRAKE

CRUISE

LOW

RANGE

RPMX1000

SELECT/RESET

Low fuel

Illuminates as an early reminder of a low fuel condition indicated on the fuel gauge (refer to Fuel Gauge in this chapter for more information).

LOW

FUEL

When refueling, after the light comes on, the amount of fuel that is added will be less than the advertised capacity since there is fuel still in the tank. The ignition must be in the ON position for this lamp to illuminate. The lamp will also illuminate for several seconds after the ignition is turned to the ON position regardless of the fuel level to ensure your bulb is working.

Instrumentation

Service engine soon

Your vehicle is equipped with a computer that monitors the engine’s emission control system. This system is commonly known as the On Board Diagnostics System (OBD II). The OBD II system protects the environment by ensuring that your vehicle continues to meet government emission standards. The OBD II system also assists the service technician in properly servicing your vehicle.

The Service Engine Soon indicator light illuminates when the ignition is first turned to the ON position to check the bulb. If it comes on after the engine is started, one of the engine’s emission control systems may be malfunctioning. The light may illuminate without a driveability concern being noted. The vehicle will usually be drivable and will not require towing.

What you should do if the Service Engine Soon light illuminates

Light turns on solid:

This means that the OBD II system has detected a malfunction. Temporary malfunctions may cause your Service Engine Soon light to

illuminate. Examples are:

1. The vehicle has run out of fuel. (The engine may misfire or run poorly.)

2. Poor fuel quality or water in the fuel.

3. The fuel cap may not have been properly installed and securely tightened.

These temporary malfunctions can be corrected by filling the fuel tank with high quality fuel of the recommended octane and/or properly installing and securely tightening the gas cap. After three driving cycles without these or any other temporary malfunctions present, the Service Engine Soon light should turn off. (A driving cycle consists of a cold engine startup followed by mixed city/highway driving.) No additional vehicle service is required.

If the Service Engine Soon light remains on, have your vehicle serviced at the first available opportunity.

SERVICE

ENGINE

SOON

Instrumentation

Light is blinking:

Engine misfire is occurring which could damage your catalytic converter. You should drive in a moderate fashion (avoid heavy acceleration and deceleration) and have your vehicle serviced at the first available opportunity.

Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatures

could damage the catalytic converter, the fuel system, interior floor coverings or other vehicle components, possibly causing a fire.

Air bag readiness

Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned ON. If the light fails to illuminate, continues to flash or remains on, have the system serviced immediately.

Safety belt

Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned to the ON position to remind you to fasten your safety belts. For more information, refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter.

Brake system warning

Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned to the ON position to indicate a system check. Also illuminates if the parking brake is engaged. If the brake warning lamp does not illuminate at these times, seek service immediately. Illumination after releasing the parking brake indicates low brake fluid level and the brake system should be inspected immediately.

BRAKE

Instrumentation

Anti-lock brake system (ABS)

Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned to the ON position to indicate a system check. If the light remains on, continues to flash or fails to illuminate, have the system serviced immediately. With the ABS light on, the anti-lock brake system is disabled and normal braking is still effective unless the brake warning light also remains illuminated with the parking brake released.

Turn signal

Illuminates when the left or right turn signal or the hazard lights are turned on. If one or both of the indicators stay on continuously or flash faster, check for a burned-out turn signal bulb. Refer to Bulbs in the Maintenance and care chapter.

High beams

Illuminates when the high beam headlamps are turned on.

ABS

Anti-theft system (if equipped)

Refer to SecuriLocky passive anti-theft system in the Controls and features chapter.

Charging system

Illuminates when the ignition is turned to the ON position and the engine is off. The light also illuminates when the battery is not charging properly, requiring electrical system service.

THEFT

Instrumentation

Oil pressure/Engine coolant

This light will come on when the key is in the ON position and the:

• engine coolant temperature is very high

• engine oil pressure is low

The light serves as a notice that a system needs your attention and to check the engine coolant temperature gauge and the engine oil pressure gauge.

Refer to Engine coolant temperature gauge and Engine oil pressure gauge in this chapter for more information.

Transmission control indicator light (TCIL) (if equipped)

Illuminates when the Transmission Control Switch (TCS), refer to

Overdrive control in the Controls and Features chapter, has been

pushed turning the transmission overdrive function OFF. When the TCIL (the word OFF on the gear shift) light is on, the transmission does not operate in the overdrive mode, refer to the Driving chapter for transmission function and operation.

The light may also flash steadily if a transmission malfunction is detected. If the light does not come on when the Transmission Control Switch is depressed or if the light flashes steadily, have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible, damage to the transmission could occur.

OVERDRIVE

Four wheel drive low (if equipped)

Momentarily illuminates after the engine is started. Illuminates when four-wheel drive low is engaged. If the light continues to flash have the system serviced.

Four wheel drive indicator (if equipped)

Momentarily illuminates after the engine is started. Illuminates when 4x4 range is engaged. If the light continues to flash have the system serviced.

LOW

RANGE

4x4

Instrumentation

Door ajar

Illuminates when the ignition is in the ON position and any door is open. It may also momentarily illuminate after the engine is started and all doors are closed.

Speed control (if equipped)

This light comes on when either the SET/ACCEL or RESUME controls are pressed. It turns off when the speed control OFF control is pressed, the brake or clutch (if equipped) is applied or the ignition is turned to the OFF position.

Safety belt warning chime

Sounds to remind you to fasten your safety belts. For information on the safety belt warning chime, refer to the Seating

and safety restraints chapter.

Belt minder chime

Sounds intermittently to remind you to fasten your safety belts. For information on the safety belt minder chime, refer to the Seating

and safety restraints chapter.

DOOR

AJAR

CRUISE

Supplemental restraint system (SRS) warning chime

For information on the SRS warning chime, refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter.

Key-in-ignition warning chime

Sounds when the key is left in the ignition in the OFF/LOCK or ACC position and the driver’s door is opened.

Headlamps on warning chime

Sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are on, the ignition is off (and the key is not in the ignition) and the driver’s door is opened.

Instrumentation

GAUGES Standard instrument cluster gauges

THEFT

LOW FUEL

SERVICE ENGINE

SOON

FUEL DOOR

MPH

PRND2

Optional instrument cluster gauges

DOOR

AJAR

LOW

SERVICE

ENGINE

SOON

FUEL

FUEL DOOR

MPH

km/h

PRND2

DOOR AJAR

SELECT

RESET

CRUISE

BRAKE

km/h

THEFT

RPMX1000

SELECT/RESET

CRUISE

4X4

LOW

RANGE

4X4

LOW

RANGE

Instrumentation

Fuel gauge

Displays approximately how much fuel is in the fuel tank (when the key is in the ON position). The fuel gauge may vary slightly when the vehicle is in motion. The ignition should be in the OFF position while the vehicle is being refueled. When the gauge first indicates empty,

there is a small amount of reserve fuel in the tank. When refueling the vehicle from empty indication, the amount of fuel that can be added will be less than the advertised capacity due to the reserve fuel.

A minimum of 22.2 L (six gallons) must be added or removed from the fuel tank in order for the gauge to instantaneously update. If less than six gallons is the change, the gauge will take between five to twenty minutes to update.

Speedometer

Indicates the current vehicle speed.

MPH

km/h

Instrumentation

Engine coolant temperature gauge

Indicates the temperature of the engine coolant. At normal operating temperature, the needle remains within the normal area (the area between the “H” and “C”). If it enters the red section, the engine is overheating. Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible, switch off the engine immediately and let the engine cool. Refer to Engine

coolant in the Maintenance and care chapter.

Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is running or hot.

This gauge indicates the temperature of the engine coolant, not the coolant level. If the coolant is not at its proper level the gauge indication will not be accurate. If the gauge enters the red section, the oil pressure/engine coolant andCheck Engine/Service Engine Soon indicators illuminate, refer to What you should know about fail-safe cooling in the Maintenance and care chapter.

Odometer

Registers the total kilometers (miles) of the vehicle.

Trip odometer

Registers the kilometers (miles) of individual journeys. Press and release the reset button until a “T” appears in the display (this represents the trip mode). Press and hold the button for three seconds to reset.

PRND2

Instrumentation

Tachometer

Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute.

Driving with your tachometer pointer continuously at the top of the scale may damage the engine.

Battery voltage gauge

This shows the battery voltage when the ignition is in the ON position. If the pointer moves and stays outside the normal operating range (as indicated by arrows), have the vehicle’s electrical system checked as soon as possible.

RPMX1000

Engine oil pressure gauge

This shows the engine oil pressure in the system. Sufficient pressure exists as long as the needle remains in the normal range (the area between the “L” and “H”).

If the gauge indicates low pressure, stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible and switch off the engine immediately. Check the oil level. Add oil if needed (refer to Engine oil in the Maintenance and care chapter). If the oil level is correct, have your vehicle checked at your dealership or by a qualified technician.

Controls and features

HEADLAMP CONTROL

Rotate the headlamp control to the first position to turn on the parking lamps. Rotate to the second position to also turn on the headlamps.

High beams

Push forward to activate. Pull toward you to deactivate.

Flash to pass

Pull toward you to activate and release to deactivate.

Controls and features

Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)

Turns the headlamps on with a reduced output. To activate:

• the ignition must be in the ON position and

• the headlamp control is in the OFF or Parking lamps position.

Always remember to turn on your headlamps at dusk or during

inclement weather. The Daytime Running Light (DRL) System does not activate your tail lamps and generally may not provide adequate lighting during these conditions. Failure to activate your headlamps under these conditions may result in a collision.

Foglamp control (if equipped)

The headlamp control also operates the foglamps. The foglamps can be turned on only when the headlamp control is in the

position and

the high beams are not turned on. Pull headlamp control towards you

to turn foglamps on. The foglamp indicator light

will illuminate.

PANEL DIMMER CONTROL

Use to adjust the brightness of the instrument panel during headlamp and parklamp operation.

• Rotate up to brighten.

• Rotate down to dim.

• Rotate to full up position (past

detent) to turn on interior lamps.

• Rotate to full down position (past detent) to turn off interior lamps.

Controls and features

AUTOLAMP CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)

The autolamp system provides light sensitive automatic on-off control of the exterior lights normally controlled by the headlamp control.

The autolamp system also keeps the lights on for approximately 20 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to OFF.

• To turn autolamps on, rotate the control counterclockwise.

• To turn autolamps off, rotate the control clockwise to OFF.

• Foglamps are not controlled by the autolamps. In order to turn on the

foglamps, you must turn the lamp switch to the pull toward you for foglamps.

POWER REAR SLIDER WINDOW (IF EQUIPPED)

• Press the open arrow side of control to open window.

• Press the closed arrow side of control to close window.

position and

POWER ADJUSTABLE FOOT PEDALS (IF EQUIPPED)

The accelerator and brake pedal

PEDALS

should only be adjusted when the vehicle is stopped and the gearshift lever is in the P(Park) position.

Press and hold the rocker control to adjust accelerator and brake pedal toward you or away from you.

The adjustment allows for approximately 76 mm (3 inches) of maximum travel.

Never adjust the accelerator and brake pedal with feet on pedals or while the vehicle is moving.

Controls and features

4WD CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)

This control operates the 4WD. Refer to the Driving chapter for more information.

AUXILIARY POWER POINT

Power outlets are designed

for accessory plugs only. Do not hang any type of accessory or accessory bracket from the plug. Improper use of the power outlet can cause damage not covered by your warranty.

The auxiliary power point is located on the instrument panel.

Do not plug optional electrical accessories into the cigarette lighter. Use the power point.

Controls and features

Auxiliary power point (SuperCrew only)

Power outlets are designed

for accessory plugs only. Do not hang any type of accessory or accessory bracket from the plug. Improper use of the power outlet can cause damage not covered by your warranty.

An additional auxiliary power point is located on the right side rear trim panel next to the rear seat.

USING YOUR AUDIO SYSTEM AM/FM stereo cassette

VOL - PUSH ON

BASS TREB BAL FADE

FM1

CLK

TAPE

AMS

SEEK TUNE

SCAN

SIDE

REW FF

1 - 2

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Controls and features

Volume/power control

Press the control to turn the audio system on or off.

Turn the control to raise or lower volume.

If the volume is set above a certain level and the ignition is turned off, the volume will come back on at a “nominal” listening level when the ignition switch is turned back on.

AM/FM select

The AM/FM select control works in radio and tape modes.

VOL - PUSH ON

AM/FM select in radio mode

This control allows you to select AM or FM frequency bands. Press the AM control to select from AM selections, and press the FM control to select from FM1 or FM2 memory preset stations.

AM/FM select in tape mode

Press this control to stop tape play and begin radio play.

Controls and features

Tune adjust

The tune control works in radio mode.

Tune adjust in radio mode

• Press to move to the next frequency down the band (whether or not a listenable station is located there). Hold the control to move through the frequencies quickly.

• Press

to move to the next frequency up the band (whether or not

a listenable station is located there). Hold for quick movement.

Seek function

The seek function control works in radio mode.

Seek function in radio mode

• Press to find the next listenable station down the frequency band.

• Press

to find the next listenable station up the frequency band.

Scan function

The scan function works in radio mode.

SEEK TUNE

SEEK

TUNE

SCAN

Scan function in radio mode

Press the SCAN control to hear a brief sampling of all listenable stations on the frequency band. Press the SCAN control again to stop the scan mode.

Radio station memory preset

The radio is equipped with six station memory preset controls. These controls can be used to select up to six preset AM stations and twelve FM stations (six in FM1 and six in FM2).

Controls and features

Setting memory preset stations

1. Select the frequency band with the AM or the FM select control.

2. Select a station. Refer to Tune adjust or Seek function for more information on selecting a station.

3. Press and hold a memory preset control until the sound returns, indicating the station is held in memory on the control you selected.

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Bass adjust

The bass adjust control allows you to increase or decrease the audio system’s bass output.

BASS

Treble adjust

The treble adjust control allows you to increase or decrease the audio system’s treble output.

TREB

Controls and features

Speaker balance adjust

Speaker sound distribution can be adjusted between the right and left speakers.

Speaker fade adjust

Speaker sound can be adjusted between the front and rear speakers.

Tape select

• To enter tape mode while in radio mode, press the TAPE AMS control.

BAL

FADE

CLK

TAPE

AMS

Controls and features

Automatic Music Search

The Automatic Music Search feature allows you to quickly locate the beginning of the tape selection being played or to skip to the next selection.

To activate the feature, momentarily depress the TAPE AMS button. Then, press either REW (for the beginning of the current selection) or FF (to advance to the next selection). The tape deck stops and returns to play mode when the AMS circuit senses a blank section on the tape.

In order to ensure proper operation of the AMS feature, the tape MUST have a blank section of at least four seconds duration between programs.

Rewind

The rewind control works in tape mode.

To rewind in tape mode, press the REW control.

Fast forward

The fast forward control works in tape mode.

• In the tape mode, tape direction will automatically reverse when the end of the tape is reached.

Tape direction select

Press SIDE and 1–2 at the same time to play the alternate side of a tape.

CLK

TAPE

AMS

SIDE

REW FF

SIDE

REW FF

SIDE

REW FF

1 - 2

Eject function

Press the control to stop and eject a tape.

Controls and features

DolbyTnoise reduction

Dolbyt noise reduction operates only in tape mode. Dolbyt noise reduction reduces the amount of hiss and static during tape playback.

Press the reduction.

Dolbyt noise reduction is manufactured under license from Dolbyt Laboratories Licensing Corporation. “Dolbyt” and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

Setting the clock

Press CLK to toggle between listening frequencies and clock mode while in radio mode.

To set the hour, press and hold the CLK control and press the SEEK control:

control to activate (and deactivate) Dolbyt noise

CLK

TAPE

AMS

•

To set the minute, press and hold the CLK control and press the TUNE control:

to decrease hours and to increase hours.

SEEK SEEK

TUNE TUNE

CLK

TAPE

AMS

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FORD F-150 2001 Owner's Manual

Contents

Introduction

Instrumentation

Controls and features