Ford F-150 SVT Raptor Owner's Manual

2013 F-150 Raptor Supplement

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DL3J 19A285 AA | July 2012 | First Printing | Supplement | Ford F-150 | Litho in U.S.A.

	Table of Contents
Introduction	2
F-150 SVT Raptor-specific features	4
Engine/Transmission	7
Driving	10
Off-road mode	10
Hill descent mode	14
Upfitter controls	15
Driving your F-150 SVT Raptor off-road	20
Roadside Emergencies	28
Wrecker towing	28
Cleaning	29
Washing your vehicle	29
Maintenance	30
Tire Information	34
Warranty Coverage	37
Index	38

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© Ford Motor Company 2012

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Introduction

WELCOME

Congratulations on your decision to purchase or lease the latest from Ford SVT — the F-150 SVT Raptor. If you’ve owned or leased an SVT product in the past, we’re glad you’re back. If this is your first SVT vehicle, welcome to the SVT family! We are confident that our dedication to performance, quality, craftsmanship and customer service will ensure many miles of exhilarating, safe and comfortable driving in your new F-150 SVT Raptor.

Your choice of an SVT product is an intelligent and informed one. SVT strives to build engaging vehicles that involve the driver in every aspect of the driving experience. Although performance is at the heart of every SVT vehicle, we go much further. Our goal is to deliver a comprehensive, complete vehicle. Sweating the details such as the sound of the exhaust, the quality of the interior materials, and the functionality and comfort of the seats. All to make sure the driver enjoys not only an exceptional performance, but an outstanding driving environment as well. In the F-150 SVT Raptor, that philosophy is expressed by a sophisticated powertrain, outstanding chassis dynamics and significant interior and exterior enhancements.

This supplement complements your F-150 Owner’s Manual and provides information specific to SVT and the Raptor. By referring to the pages listed in this supplement, you can identify those features, recommendations and specifications unique to your new SVT vehicle. If there are any discrepancies between this supplement and the F-150 Owner’s Manual, this supplement shall supersede the information found in the Owner’s Manual.

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Introduction

SVT HISTORY

The Ford Special Vehicle Team (SVT) was established in 1991 to polish the Ford Oval by creating low-volume, factory-produced vehicles designed for those select few whose idea of driving is a high-powered, passionate experience — not just a means of getting from point A to point B.

In a move to support this spirited enthusiasm, Ford Motor Company carefully integrated the wide array of talent in the company into a small, cross-functional group of engineers and product planners, housed together under one roof with a common mission: to create vehicles specifically designed to meet the unique needs and desires of the knowledgeable driving enthusiast.

Each of nearly 150000 SVT vehicles produced since the 1993 model year has been designed and developed with the four SVT Hallmarks in mind: Performance, Substance, Exclusivity and Value. These hallmarks have driven the SVT Mustang Cobra and the Cobra R, the SVT F-150 Lightning, the SVT Contour, the SVT Focus, Ford GT, Shelby GT500, GT500KR and the F-150 SVT Raptor.

We are proud and passionate about what we do, and we’re glad you have made us your choice.

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F-150 SVT Raptor-specific features

FEATURES

•6.2L Boss V8 engine

•6R80 6-speed automatic transmission

•4x4 electronic shift-on-the-fly transfer case

•Modified rear differential capable of locking in 2H, 4H and 4L

•Torsen helical front differential for increased capability

•4.10 front and rear axle ratios

•35 tooth spline rear axle shafts for increased capability

•Super Cab or Crew Cab – 5.5 foot box with unique outer box

•Box graphics

•Hood with functional air extractors

•Hood graphics

•Unique grille

•Front off-road camera

•Front camera washer

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F-150 SVT Raptor-specific features

•Dual exhaust, 3.5 inch exhaust tips

•Modified rear bumper with integrated rear tow hooks

•Heavy duty front skid plate and engine skid plate, and front tow hooks

•Cast aluminum running board/sill protector with Durabed protection

•Front fenders with functional air extractors

•Seats with increased bolstering and unique covers

•Front and rear LED marker lamps

•Switch pack with off-road mode and hill descent buttons, and four auxiliary switches

•Longer, cast aluminum lower control arms

•Longer, forged steel upper control arms

•Front coil springs and rear leaf springs

•Fox Racing 1.8 inch piston internal bypass front shocks

•Fox Racing 1.8 inch, internal bypass, remote reservoir rear shocks

•Micro-cellular urethane jounce bumpers (front and rear)

•Raptor navigation welcome screen

•Full-size all-terrain spare tire

•Off-road specific calibrations for engine, transmission and AdvanceTrac system

•Standard 17 inch Cast Aluminum Wheels

•Optional 17 inch forged aluminum beadlock compatible wheels

•LT 315/70-17 BF Goodrich all-terrain tires

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F-150 SVT Raptor-specific features

•Instrument panel cluster graphics

•High line LCD cluster with unique SVT off-road screen

•Steering wheel - unique wrap with on-center marker, thumb pads, and improved grip contour

•Door trim inserts and center stack trim

•Off-road style floor mats with SVT logo

Note: Your F-150 SVT Raptor is equipped with unique front and rear high-performance Fox shock absorbers designed for severe off-road use. Due to the hydraulic motion of the shock fluid in the unique internal bypass system, some noise during on-road driving including boom, chirp, or clunk noises can be expected over small, sharp bumps such as frost heaves, potholes, or expansion joints. This is a normal characteristic of the shock absorbers and repairs should not be attempted.

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Engine/Transmission

6.2L V8 ENGINE

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A.Auxiliary switch pass through circuits

B.Windshield washer fluid reservoir

C.Engine oil dipstick

D.Brake fluid reservoir

E.Engine coolant reservoir

F.Auxiliary power distribution box

G.Air filter assembly

H.Power steering fluid reservoir

I.Power distribution box

J.Engine oil filler cap

K.Battery

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Engine/Transmission

ENGINE INFORMATION

	6.2L V8 engine
Bore x Stroke	102 x 95 mm
	(4.01 x 3.74 in.)
Displacement	6.2L (6207 cc)
Compression ratio	9.8:1
Horsepower	401 hp @ 5500 rpm on 87 octane
(SAE net)	411 hp @ 5500 rpm on 91 octane
Torque	434 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm on 87 octane
	434 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm on 91 octane
Redline	6000 rpm
Specific output	64.6 hp/l on 87 octane
	66.2 hp/l on 91 octane
Valvetrain	Single overhead cam, roller rocker shaft with
	hydraulic lash adjustment, inverted-tooth chain
	drive, ovate-wire valve springs, two valves per
	cylinder
Fuel system	Sequential electronic fuel injection, returnless
	fuel system
Ignition system	Coil-on-plug electronic ignition with secondary
	wire and dual-plug
Throttle body	Single 80 mm (3.15 in)
Exhaust manifolds	Cast-iron high silicon, molybdenum (HiSiMo)

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Engine/Transmission

TOWING CAPACITY

The maximum weight the SuperCab vehicle can tow is limited to 6000 pounds. (2721 kilograms). The Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) is 12500 pounds. (5670 kilograms).

The maximum weight the SuperCrew vehicle can tow is limited to 8000 pounds. (3629 kilograms). The Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) is 14700 pounds. (6668 kilograms).

Refer to the Towing chapter in your Owner’s Manual for additional towing information.

DRIVETRAIN

Rear axle	Modified rear axle for track width, 4.10 ratio
Driveshaft	Aluminum with hardened yoke
Gear ratios	Gear	Ratio
	1st	4.17
	2nd	2.34
	3rd	1.52
	4th	1.14
	5th	0.87
	6th	0.69
	Reverse	3.40

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Driving

OFF-ROAD MODE

Off road mode changes the calibrations of four systems on the vehicle to enhance off road performance:

•Electronic locking differential (ELD)- Any speed thresholds for the ELD are lifted. The ELD will remain locked up to the maximum vehicle speed when engaged.

•AdvanceTrac – When off-road mode is engaged, the AdvanceTrac settings are altered for optimized off-road performance.

•Transmission shifting and response- The transmission shift schedule is altered for improved off road performance. Upshifts are delayed and occur less frequently. This will provide the best possible vehicle response and acceleration.

•Engine throttle calibration- The engine throttle calibration is altered for improved off-road performance.

Note: Operating the vehicle in this mode does not guarantee that the vehicle will not become stuck in sand, snow or mud, etc. It is the driver’s responsibility to assess off-road situations and determine if the terrain is passable.

Note: Tow/haul mode will be disabled when off-road mode is active. If tow/haul mode is active, it will be disabled when off-road mode is active.

Enabling Off-Road Mode

WARNING: Off-road mode is specifically calibrated for off-road driving conditions and should never be used on pavement.

To enter off-road mode the following conditions must be met:

•The vehicle must be traveling less than 5 mph (8 km/h)

•Your foot must be off of the accelerator pedal

Note: If any of the conditions are not met, the information display screen will display the appropriate messages to guide the driver through the proper operating procedures.

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Driving

To activate off-road mode press the button located on the center console. A chime will sound and a message will appear indicating that it is activated.

Disabling off-road mode

To disable off-road mode once it is active press the off-road mode button a second time. A chime will sound and a message will appear indicating that it is deactivated.

AdvanceTrac Modes

During off-road mode the AdvanceTrac system provides the vehicle with alternative AdvanceTrac calibrations, which improve off-road performance.

Off road AdvanceTrac calibrations are enabled for 2H and 4H. When the AdvanceTrac button is pressed once AdvanceTrac Sport will engage. In this mode he vehicle will have ABS, traction control and yaw control settings specifically calibrated for off-road condition. When the AdvanceTrac button is pressed and held AdvanceTrac will become disabled. In this mode only off-road calibrated ABS remains active. Also, when off-road mode is not engaged, the AdvanceTrac disabled mode will not revert to AdvanceTrac Sport mode above the speed threshold in place.

To switch between AdvanceTrac modes with off-road mode active, press the AdvanceTrac button located on the instrument panel.

•AdvanceTrac Sport- Pressing the stability control off button once places the vehicle in the off-road sport mode. In this mode Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Traction Control Stability (TCS) and Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) are altered for a unique off-road mode calibration. TCS and ESC allow for more tire spin and vehicle slip. Roll Stablility Control (RCS) is disabled in this mode.

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