Ford F150 2010 Owner's Manual
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MPG AND MUSCLE
Unbeaten in its class, the 4.6L 3-valve V8 4x2 gets
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21 mpg hwy.
320 hp and 390 lb.-ft. on the 5.4L 3-valve V8 FFV
(E85 fuel)2 Strongest frame in the class
BEST TOWING
Best-in-class capability: 11,300 lbs. Standard Trailer
Sway Control Available Trailer Brake Controller, Rear
View Camera and Telescoping Trailer Tow Mirrors
BEST PAYLOAD
Best-in-class capability: 3,030 lbs. Best-in-class
cargo box volume Available class-exclusive Box Side
Steps and Tailgate Step
SAFEST FULL- S I ZE PICKUP
NHTSA 5-Star crash test ratings and IIHS “Top Safety
Pick”Standard Advan ceTrac® with RSC® (Roll Stability
ControlTM) Standard Safety Canop y® System with sidecurtain airbags
BEST INTERIOR
Quietest F-150 ever “Active Comfort” seats
Class-exclusive flat loadfloor in SuperCab and
SuperCrew One-touch folding rear seat in SuperCrew
BEST CONNECTIVITY
Available exclusive Ford Work SolutionsTM In-Dash
Computer Available Ford SYNC® with new 911 Assist,
plus Traffic, Directions and Information Available
voice-activated Navigation System with class-exclusive
SIRIUS Travel Link
5.4L 3-valve V8 4x2 gets 20 mpg hwy.
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THE 2010
From design to manufacturing and every point in between, the F-150 team lives
and breathes trucks. They’re real truck people. In fact, they know ’em so well,
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Let’s break it down. It’s got the highest towing and payload capabilities available in its class.3 Plus, it’s got standard Trailer
Sway Control and big new brakes, so you’ll feel confident and secure towing the heaviest loads. It makes dealing with cargo
fast and easy. It’s also America’s safest full-size pickup.4 And it’s built with the kind of long-lasting durability that means you
could be handing it down to the grandkids. Clearly, this truck gets it done, and then some.
THEY DON’T JUST CALL IT BUILT FORD TOUGH® — THEY BACK IT UP.
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F-Series has been America’s best-selling line of trucks for 32 years running.
SO WHAT MAKES THE 2010 F-150 THE RIGHT TRUCK FOR YOU?
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Class is non-hybrid Full-Size Pickups under 8500 lbs. GVWR. 2010 EPA-estimated 15 mpg city/21 hwy. on 4.6L 3-valve V8 4x2; 2009 EPA-estimated 14 mpg city/
20 hwy. on 5.4L 3-valve V8 4x2.
Full-Size Pickups under 8500 lbs. GVWR.
of Transportation’s Safercar.gov program (www.safercar.gov).
Vehicles throughout this PDF may be shown with optional and aftermarket equipment. Features listed may be optional and/or require additiona l equipment.
See Specifications section for feature availability.
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320 hp and 390 lb.-ft. torque ratings require E85 fuel. 3Best-in-class payload and towing when properly equipped. Class is
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IT’S GONNA S AV E YOU GAS AND S WEAT .
5.4L 3-Valve V8 Engine with 6-Speed Automatic Transmission
WITH MEGA CAPABILITY .
5.4L 3-VALVE V8 FFV engine with the 6-speed auto
gets up to 320 hp, and twists out 390 lb.-ft. of torque.
This arrangement gives you best-in-class towing capability
of up to 11,300 lbs. The 5.4L is also Flex Fuel (FFV)
capable, so you can run it on E85 (85% ethanol/
15% gasoline), straight gas or any blend of the two.
4.6L 3-VALVE V8 engine with the 6-speed auto is a
spectacular combination of power and fuel efficiency.
Configured and tuned specifically for F-150, it puts
out 292 hp and 320 lb.-ft. of torque, and can deliver
an unbeaten 21 mpg.
4.6L 2-VALVE V8 with a 4-speed auto is the standard
powertrain. It makes 248 hp and 294 lb.-ft. of torque —
22% more hp than the previous generation’s base V6
with an automatic — while achieving the same fuel
economy numbers.
6-SPEED A UTO MATIC transmission, standard on
the 5.4L and 4.6L 3-valve V8s, features a sophisticated
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gear set design that has proven reliable and durable over
millions of customer equivalent miles. Heavy-duty clutch
pads, a beefy hydraulic pump and a forged output shaft
certify it Built Ford Tough.
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On the power front, you’ve got plenty of smart choices. The 4.6L 3-valve V8 and 6-speed auto lead the way. This hardworking
combo achieves up to an UNBEATEN 21 MPG HWY — no other gas-only powertrain in the class2 can top it.
Fact is, Ford is working to help meet your fuel efficiency needs in lots of ways. The ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEMS
precisely manage fuel delivery to the combustion chamber and actively reduce fuel burned during deceleration. The
EXHAUST SYSTEM delivers great performance (and sound) via a lightweight, straight-through design that minimizes
backpressure and encourages engine breathing. Improved aerodynamics and weight reductions help this F-150 cut through
the air with less drag than the previous generation, which helps achieve fuel efficiency and reduce wind noise. OPEN-VALVE
INJECTION on their 3-valve engines delivers a cool air/fuel charge into the cylinder to help maximize combustion, which
contributes to maximum power output and fuel efficiency. And the idle speed on 3-valve engines is actively minimized under
all conditions to conserve fuel. FORD SWEATS THE DETAILS so you don’t have to.
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POWERTRAIN Max. Hwy. MPG
4.6L 2-Valve V8/4-Speed 19 1,890 6,000
4.6L 3-Valve V8/6-Speed 21 1,980 9,500
5.4L 3-Valve V8/6-Speed 20 3,030 11,300
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320 hp and 390 lb.-ft. torque ratings require E85 fuel. 2Class is non-hybrid Full-Size Pickups under 8500 lbs. GVWR. 2010 EPA-estimated 15 mpg city/21 hwy. on
4.6L 3-valve V8 4x2; 2009 EPA-estimated 14 mpg city/19 hwy. on 4.6L 2-valve V8 4x2; 2009 EPA-estimated 14 mpg city/20 hwy. on 5.4L 3-valve V8 4x2.
capability when properly equipped. See your Ford Dealer for specific equipment and other limitations.
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STRONGEST FRAME IN THE CLASS (A) is the
backbone of F-150’s class-leading capabilities. The fully
boxed, ladder-style frame also contributes to the quiet
interior and controlled ride.
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FULL Y BOXED CONSTRU CTIO N and HIGH-STRENGTH STEEL help it deliver that best-in-class strength. In addition to
the latest forming and welding technologies, this F-150 frame uses even more high-strength steel than the previous generation.
It’s in the frame rails and crossmembers, and reinforcing key stress points. Computer-aided engineering and frame-gauge
optimization pare down the weight. The results: outstanding towing and hauling capabilities, a remarkably comfortable and quiet
ride, and it helps achieve class-leading safety. Now that’s the kinda backbone
YOU CAN RELY ON.
NEWLY UPGRADED BRAKE SYSTEM gives you better brake pedal feel, shorter stopping distances and less brake dust.
How’s that? The brake booster was modified for better pedal feel. The front rotors’ diameter grew 6% larger. The front calipers
were revised to support the big new rotors. The master cylinder’s piston/bore size grew nearly 12% larger. And the new linings are
a Non-Asbestos Organic (NAO) type that generates less dust for cleaner wheels.
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IS OVER.
BEST-IN-CLASS TOWING
11,300 LBS.
ACROSS ALL 3 CABS
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TRAILER TOW MIRRORS manually telescope and fold
forward or backward so you can get through tight spaces.
Whether you’re towing or not, the large viewing area and
convex lens on these available mirrors help improve visibility
and reduce blind spots.
REAR VIEW CAMERA option takes the full-color
image from a camera mounted in the tailgate and displays
it in your auto-dimming rearview mirror or on the available
Navigation System’s 8" screen (shown). Just shift into
reverse for a wideangle vie w behind
the truck. The
video di splay’s
built-in distance
guide is ideal for
trailer hookup s.
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(Roll Stability ControlTM) system to dete ct trail er sway thr o u gh the moti ons of the truck. Ad v a nceTrac can th en
automatically take countermeasures, such as selective wheel braking and reducing engine torque, to help maintain control of
both the truck and trail er.
keeping the engine in its optimum power range while cruising or climbing grades. On downhill grades, the transmission uses
engine braking to help slow the truck and its load. The factory-integrated
braking input, vehicle speed and information from the vehicle’s Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) to balance the performance of
the truck brakes and electric trailer brakes. F-150 is the first and only truck that combines class-leading towing capability in
every cab type, the stabilization technology of standard Trailer Sway Control, and an optional integrated Trailer Brake Controller.
The result:
TOWING CON FID ENC E like you’ve never even imagined.
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Activating TOW/ HAU L MO D E on the 6-speed automatic transmission helps reduce gear hunting,
TRAILER BRAKE CONTROLLER option uses
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MAX. TOWING (LBS.)
4.6L 2-Valve V8 6,000 5,800 5,700
4.6L 3-Valve V8 8,400 9,500 9,400
5.4L 3-Valve V8 11,300 11,300 11,300
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THIS TRUCK KNOWS HOW TO
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HANDLE
BEST-IN-CLASS P A YLOAD
3,030 LBS.
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ANY SITUATION.
From lumber to pavers to huge tractor tires, transporting cargo
should be fast and easy. F-150’s got you covered with:
BEST-IN-CLASS CARGO BOX VOLUME
(up to 81.2 cu. ft.)
BEST-IN-CLASS PAYLOAD CAPABILITY
(up to 3,030 lbs.)
BEST AVAILABLE ACCESS
(optional steps on all 3 sides of the box)
Year after year, Ford puts practical new features on the road
before anybody else to help take the hassle out of work and life.
TAILGATE ST E P (A) is a class exclusive. It makes
accessing the cargo box easy. Just raise the grab bar and flip
down the skid-resistant step. This ultra-convenient option
stows right in the tailgate.
BOX SIDE STEPS (B) are another class-exclusive F-150
option. There’s one on each side of the box and each can handle
up to 500 lbs. No hands required — you can deploy or stow them
with your foot. They make it easy to reach your cargo, even gear
that’s deep in the box. No more stepping on the tire.
CARGO MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (C) option is the
strongest in the class. The system includes 2 dual-channel side
rails and 4 adjustable cleats. The cleats easily lock in place every
3.5" in either the top or bottom rail channels. The optional Cargo
Management Accessory Package (shown) adds 2 load bars, a
bed divider and a front header bar for additional cleat positions
at the front of the box. Optional Pickup Box Storage Bins (shown)
are available for use with the Cargo Management System.
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MAX. PAYLOAD (LBS.)1 Regular Cab SuperCab SuperCrew
4.6L 2-Valve V8 1,890 1,600 1,610
4.6L 3-Valve V8 1,980 1 , 680 1,680
5.4L 3-Valve V8 3,030 2,660 1,990
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STOWABLE BED EXTENDER (D) folds out, clamps
together and secures to the tailgate with the bolt-action latch.
Made of rugged fiberglass-reinforced polypropylene, this
optional 21"-tall barrier lets you haul with the tailgate down or
secure smaller loads with the tailgate up. It also folds out of
the way when not in use. (Shown with aftermarket bedliner.)
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Navigation System Home Photo Album
and SIRIUS Satellite Radio
SIRIUS Travel Link Weather Map
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Y OU T ALK. SYNC LISTENS.
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FORD SYNC® GETS NEW 911 ASSIST,TM PLUS TRAFFIC, DIRECTIONS AND
INFORMATION. Available Ford SYNC, developed in association with Microsoft,® works with
your paired Bluetooth®-enabled mobile phone and digital media player or thumb drive to make
calls, play music and more — all with the touch of a button and simple voice commands.
911 Assist, the system can make an emergency call from your phone directly to a 911 operator
if any airbag has deployed.
Turn-by-turn directions
Business searches3 Personalized business, sports and entertainment news.3 For all the latest
details, visit
SYNCMY RIDE.COM.
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And now, SYNC features these convenient DRIVER SERVICES:
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Vehicle Health Reports Up-to-the-minute weather3 Traffic alerts3
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With
STAY IN TOUCH AND ENTERTAINED.
NAVIGATION WITH SIRIUS TRAVEL LINK
for everything from driving directions to accessing tunes. Displayed on an 8" LCD touch
screen, the available Navigation System also provides nearly 10 gigabytes of storage space
for your photos and music (up to 2400 songs). Class-exclusive SIRIUS Travel Link
with a 6-month trial subscription to keep you in the know with up-to-the-minute local traffic,
weather, fuel prices, sports scores and movie listings and showtimes. All at your fingertips.
Available
SIRIUS® SATELLITE RADIO comes with a 6-month trial subscription to get
you started surfing more than 130 channels including 100% commercial-free music, plus
the best sports, news, talk and entertainment, coast-to-coast.
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Ford SYNC Phone Interface
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Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control. Only
use mobile phones and other devices, even with voice commands,
when it is safe to do so.
the battery), the wireless service provider’s signal, and a
connected mobile phone must all be available and operating
for 911 Assist to function properly. These systems may become
damaged in a crash. The paired mobile phone must be turned
on, connected to SYNC, and the 911 Assist feature enabled in
order for 911 to be dialed.
with SIRIUS Travel Link or Navigation System. See your dealer for
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Real-time traffic monitoring available in select markets.
Some features are unavailable while driving. Service available in
the 48 contiguous states and Washington, D.C.
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The vehicle’s electrical system (including
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These SYNC services not available
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F-150 XLT in Medium Stone with Ford Work Solutions In-Dash Computer and other available equipment
Only the toughest name in trucks could assemble this all-star lineup of available SMART TOOLS for your tough jobs.
From a fully equipped mobile office, to security, to tracking the units in your fleet, every position is filled by a pro.
MOBILE-OFFICE COMPUTING POWER. The available Internet-capable in-dash computer, featuring a Windows®
CE operating system, is the heart of Ford Work Solutions.1 Use the wireless keyboard to create spreadsheets and other
documents, download files from the web via the Sprint® Mobile Broadband Network2 — even print them when you add the
available wireless printer. Full-function hands-free calling and turn-by-turn navigation from Garmin® is also included. Your
office has truly gone mobile.
CABLE LOCK (A) It’s a sure way to wreck a thief’s day. This rugged, retractable, 10-ft. vinyl-coated, braided-steel cable
spools out of a case mounted right in your cargo box. Snake it through tool handles and equipment frames to secure them
in the box. Clip the heavy-duty locking shackle to any cargo box tie-down or back onto the cable itself. With the optional
Ford Work SolutionsTM Cable Lock by Master Lock,® your gear is secured, yet easy to access.
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TOOL LINKTM (B) Ford Work Solutions available Tool Link,
Frequency Identification (RFID) technology to track your tools. Use it to check the truck before you leave
for a job, making sure you have what you need, then check again at the end of the workday to see that all your gear is on
board. It can save you time, frustration and money — the perfect workmate.
CREW CHIEF
up the website using the Ford Work Solutions in-dash computer in your truck, or any computer with web access. Crew Chief,
offered by Microlise,TM shows which truck is closest to the job you need done. It can also provide information that’s vital to the
life of your trucks and your profits. Easy-to-use analysis tools4 can help you keep your fleet in shape, fuel efficient and green.
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Ford Work Solutions include Ford Licensed Accessories. See dealer for limited warranty details. To avoid distractions, some functions are disabled while vehicle is
in motion.
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Put available Crew Chief telematics devices on your fleet trucks, and you can track ’em, 24/7. Just pull
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Sprint subscription and 1-year agreement required. 3Tool Link system cannot read tagged items stored in metal tool boxes. 4Service fee required.
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Eliminating the center “hump” is just one of the many things
done right inside F-150. It’s got “ACTIVE COMFORT” SEATS
that are contoured to comfortably support you, even on the
longest trips. Reclined rear seatbacks let your pals enjoy a
more relaxed, natural seating position. And they’ve made
this generation the QUIETEST F-150 YET. There’s so little
wind, road and mechanical noise, you might forget you’re in
a truck. But before you do, take a moment to gaze into that
wide-open space over there and imagine what you could do
with SuperCrew’s 57.6 CU. FT. of interior cargo room and that
amazingly flat loadfloor.
ONE-TOUCH 60/40 SPLIT REAR SEAT (A) on SuperCrew has
mechanically assisted bottoms that easily and securely fold up, so you
can access the flat loadfloor.
LEG ROOM TO SPARE (B) in this generation of SuperCrew. It’s
stretched 6" for extra rear-seat comfort. SuperCab is super roomy in
back too.
BIG CENTER CONSOLE (C) holds up to 2 laptops. You can also
turn it into a mobile file cabinet with the built-in hanging file rails. Locks
securely with your ignition key.
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It’s a fact. F-150 is the only full-size pickup truck in America to earn 5-STAR RATINGS
from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in both frontal- and sideimpact crash tests, AND be named a “TOP SAFETY PICK” by the Insurance Institute
for Highway Safety (IIHS). It is America’s Safest Full-Size Pickup.1 New for 2010, the
available MYKEYTM owner controls feature lets you program an ignition key with specific
parameters to help ENCOURAGE SMART DRIVING HABITS, such as buckling
up and traveling at appropriate speeds. It’s perfect for members of your work crew or
teenagers learning the rules of the road.
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HYDROFORMED FRONT STRUCTURES (A) are designed to help direct impact
forces up and over the passenger cabin.
HIGH-STRENGTH STEEL ROOF BOWS (B) are large and wide to help stiffen the
cab structure.
ULTRA-HIGH-STRENGTH STEEL ROOF RAILS (C) start at the base of the
A-pillars and are hydroformed to run up and over the doors in a single piece. Hydroforming
increases the strength of the steel by 20%.
HIGH-STRENGTH STEEL REAR ROOF STRUCTURE (D) is fully boxed for
increased strength.
HEAD RESTRAINTS (E) help provide head and neck protection in certain types of
collisions.
SPECIALLY DESIGNED SEATS (F) help properly position passengers for safety belt
and airbag effectiveness.
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PASSENGER SAFETY CAGE (G) (shown in red) was re-engineered and is
manufactured with ultra-high-strength and high-strength steels to help create a structure
that is 75% stronger, yet only 7% heavier than that of the previous generation F-150.
STAMPED-STEEL FRONT HORNS (H) are engineered to help manage crash forces.
ADVANCETRAC® WITH RSC® (ROLL STABILITY CONTROLTM) (I) This system,
another F-150 standard, i s t he o n l y au t o m o t i v e e le ctroni c stabili ty control syst e m t h a t
can measure roll rate 100 times per second. Working with the Anti-lock Brake System
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(ABS), traction control and yaw control, it automatically determines when and how to apply
the brakes and modify engine power to help keep all 4 wheels firmly planted.2 It really
proves its worth when you have to make an emergency maneuver, drive on slippery terrain
or just travel on uneven surfaces.
SAFETY CANOPY® SYSTEM (J) This standard system offers protection in certain
side-impact collisions or rollover events. The side-curtain airbags with roll-fold technology
can slide between the window glass and an occupant’s head, even if the person is leaning
toward the glass. The front-seat side “K” bags (in yellow) help dissipate crash forces to
help enhance protection of the chest in certain side-impact events.
BORON STEEL-REINFORCED B-PILLARS (SuperCrew only, not shown) use a spine
formed from steel that is hot stamped to achieve a yield strength that is 3 times stronger
for enhanced side-impact protection.
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Based on both NHTSA 5-Star crash test ratings and IIHS Top Safety Pick. Star ratings are part of the U.S. Department of
Transportation’s Safercar.gov program (www.safercar.gov).
the laws of physics. It’s always possible to lose control of a vehicle due to inappropriate driver input for the conditions. For
more information on Ford vehicle stability systems, visit fordvehicles.com.
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Remember that even advanced technology cannot overcome
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