2005 Ford F150 Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
2005 Ford F150 Manual
2005 Ford F150 manual content summary:
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Off-Road Inspecting and Inflating Your Tires Tire Replacement Requirements Loading Your Vehicle Trailer Towing Maintenance and information storage and retrieval system or translation in whole or part is not permitted without written authorization from Ford Motor Company. Ford may change - 2005 Ford F150 | Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing - Page 2
differently than an ordinary passenger car. This is because your vehicle has special design and equipment features for cargo-hauling or off-road operation. Study this supplement and the "Owner's Guide" for specific information about equipment features and instructions for safe driving. You must - 2005 Ford F150 | Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing - Page 3
Utility vehicles and trucks handle differently than passenger cars in the various driving conditions that are encountered on streets, highways and this supplement and the "Owner's Guide" for specific information about equipment features, instructions for safe driving and additional precautions - 2005 Ford F150 | Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing - Page 4
conditions that Guide." You should become thoroughly familiar with this information before you operate your vehicle. On some 4WD models, the initial shift from two-wheel drive to 4WD while the vehicle is moving can cause a momentary clunk and ratcheting sound. These sounds are normal as the front - 2005 Ford F150 | Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing - Page 5
use. As a result of the above dimensional differences, SUV's and trucks often will have a higher center of gravity and a greater difference in center of gravity between the loaded and unloaded condition. These differences that make your vehicle so versatile also make it handle differently than an - 2005 Ford F150 | Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing - Page 6
center of gravity. Utility vehicles and trucks are not designed for cornering at speeds as high as passenger cars any more than low-slung sports cars are designed to perform satisfactorily under off-road conditions brake application or aggressive steering. Ease the vehicle back may lose control if you - 2005 Ford F150 | Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing - Page 7
braking which could increase the risk of loss of vehicle control or vehicle rollover. Instead, smooth variations of the accelerator and/or brake pedal pressure should be utilized if changes for aggressive driving maneuvers in poor road conditions. Make sure you allow sufficient distance between - 2005 Ford F150 | Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing - Page 8
. See your "Owner's Guide" for additional information on the operation of the anti-lock brake system. Parking Before leaving the driver's seat, make sure that the gearshift is engaged in P (Park) with an automatic transmission or either 1 (First) or R (Reverse) with a manual transmission. Set the - 2005 Ford F150 | Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing - Page 9
area. To maintain steering and braking control of your vehicle, you must have all four wheels on the ground and they must be rolling, not sliding or spinning. To avoid loss of control, maintain a firm grip on the steering wheel, especially in rough terrain. Sudden changes in terrain can result in - 2005 Ford F150 | Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing - Page 10
changes slide until you regain control of the vehicle. After than the center of the wheel brakes. Wet brakes do not stop the vehicle as effectively as dry brakes. You can dry the brakes faster by driving the vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the brake chains on the front tires of 4WD or - 2005 Ford F150 | Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing - Page 11
. Do not descend in neutral. Disengage overdrive or manually shift to a lower gear. When descending a steep hill, avoid sudden hard braking as you could lose control. In a vehicle without four wheel anti-lock brakes, if you lock up the front brakes, the front wheels can't roll and if they aren - 2005 Ford F150 | Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing - Page 12
or R (Reverse) with a manual transmission. Set the parking brake fully, shut off the ignition and remove the key. Some 4WD vehicles include a Neutral mode. When the transfer case is in the N (Neutral) position, the engine - 2005 Ford F150 | Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing - Page 13
wear and remove stones, nails, glass or other objects that may be wedged in the tread grooves. Check for holes or cuts that may permit air leakage from on the tire and loading information label or certification label attached to the left front door lock facing or door latch post pillar. Failure to - 2005 Ford F150 | Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing - Page 14
your tire(s), check and record the tire pressure first and add the appropriate air pressure when you get to the pump. It is normal for tires to heat up and the air pressure inside to go up as you drive. Never "bleed" or reduce air pressure when tires are hot. 2. Remove the cap from the - 2005 Ford F150 | Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing - Page 15
in the tire and cause an air leak. 7. Check the sidewalls to make sure there are no gouges, cuts, bulges or other irregularities. TIRE REPLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS Your vehicle is equipped with tires designed to provide safe ride and handling capability. Only use replacement tires and wheels that are - 2005 Ford F150 | Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing - Page 16
a heavy accessory such as a snowplow has been added to the vehicle. Other terms related to loading include base curb weight, gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR), gross axle weight rating (GAWR), gross combined weight rating (GCWR). Refer to your "Owner's Guide" for additional information regarding - 2005 Ford F150 | Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing - Page 17
of the rear axle. Do not allow people to ride in the cargo area of your vehicle. People who are not riding in seats with their safety belts fastened are much more likely to be injured or killed in a collision. Loading cargo on the roof Cargo placed on the roof will tend to make your vehicle - 2005 Ford F150 | Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing - Page 18
load should not exceed the truck's cargo weight rating and the camper's center of gravity should fall within the trucks's recommended center of gravity zone when installed. For more information refer to your truck camper loading label. Do not allow people to ride in a slide-in camper. People who - 2005 Ford F150 | Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing - Page 19
total weight of the vehicle and trailer must be less than or equal to the recommended Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) and be properly balanced and secured. Refer to "RV & Trailer Towing Guide," the "Owner's Guide" or see an authorized Ford or Lincoln/Mercury Dealer for additional information - 2005 Ford F150 | Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing - Page 20
or removing parts (such as lift kits or stabilizer bars) or using replacement parts not equivalent to the original factory equipment because these modifications can affect the safety of your vehicle. Do not use "aftermarket lift kits" or other suspension modifications. "Aftermarket lift kits" could - 2005 Ford F150 | Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing - Page 21
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Introduction
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Notice To Utility Vehicle and Truck Owners
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Vehicle Characteristics
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Driving On Roadways
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Driving Off-Road
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Inspecting and Inflating Your Tires
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Tire Replacement Requirements
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Loading Your Vehicle
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Trailer Towing
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Maintenance and Modifications
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