Ford F-150 RAPTOR 2018, Owner'S Manual Supplement

Page 1: ...to you and your passengers Please read your entire Owner s Manual carefully as you begin learning about your new vehicle and refer to the appropriate sections when questions arise All information con...

Page 2: ...specifications design or equipment at any time without notice or obligation No part of this publication may be reproduced transmitted stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language in a...

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Page 4: ...peration 21 Driving Aids Collision Warning System 25 Towing Recommended Towing Weights 28 Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels 29 Driving Hints Off Road Driving 32 Vehicle Care Cleaning the Exterior 37 W...

Page 5: ...2 F 150 TFC Canada United States of America enUSA Edition date 201709 Second Printing...

Page 6: ...ote This supplement describes product features and options available throughout the range of available models sometimes even before they are generally available It may describe options not fitted to t...

Page 7: ...1991 to polish the Ford Oval by creating low volume factory produced vehicles designed for people whose idea of driving is a high powered passionate experience not just a means of getting from A to B...

Page 8: ...in performance fuel efficiency and other technologies that can be applied across Ford s product portfolio We are proud and passionate about what we do and we look forward to a long and exciting relati...

Page 9: ...ine 10R80 10 speed automatic transmission Torque On Demand 2 speed transfer case with 4 Hi Loc Modified rear differential capable of locking in 4A 4H and 4L 6 F 150 TFC Canada United States of America...

Page 10: ...Heavy duty fully boxed frame Exterior Modified rear bumper with integrated rear tow hooks Unique underbody shields plus front tow hooks Hood with functional air extractors Front fenders with functiona...

Page 11: ...tatus Screen Your Ford Performance vehicle displays unique off road information for your vehicle In addition to pitch steering angle roll and power distribution information your Ford Performance off r...

Page 12: ...sed in the current terrain mode Locking Differential Not Available in Current Terrain Mode Displays when the terrain management system detects an error Terrain Management System Fault Displays when th...

Page 13: ...ne from running at too low an RPM which may cause it to stall SelectShift still automatically makes some downshifts if it has determined that you have not downshifted in time Although SelectShift will...

Page 14: ...en experiencing a steep grade With the transmission in drive D press the button or paddle to activate PRS The available and selected gears are indicated on the instrument cluster All available gears d...

Page 15: ...X2 in all circumstances When this warning is displayed have your vehicle serviced by an authorized dealer 4X2 E181778 Momentarily illuminates when 2H is selected 4X4 Auto E181781 Continuously illumina...

Page 16: ...eased torque multiplication Intended only for off road applications such as deep sand steep grades or pulling heavy objects 4L 4X4 low will not engage while your vehicle is moving above 3 mph 5 km h t...

Page 17: ...vehicle may be higher to allow it to travel over rough terrain without getting hung up or damaging underbody components The differences that make your vehicle so versatile also make it handle differen...

Page 18: ...ess risky to strike small objects such as freeway reflectors with minor damage to your vehicle rather than attempt a sudden return to the road which could cause your vehicle to slide sideways out of c...

Page 19: ...ving slowly Note Driving through deep water may damage the transmission If the front or rear axle is submerged in water the axle lubricant and power transfer unit lubricant should be checked and chang...

Page 20: ...and quick changes of direction on snow and ice Apply the accelerator slowly and steadily when starting from a full stop Avoid sudden braking Although a four wheel drive vehicle may accelerate better t...

Page 21: ...provide predictable performance whether loaded or empty For this reason we strongly recommend that you do not make modifications such as adding or removing parts for example lift kits or stabilizer b...

Page 22: ...mum traction It is not for use on dry pavement Note The electronic locking differential is not available in 2H Electronic Locking Differential Engagement Speed and Availability Automatic Re Engagement...

Page 23: ...and de activate the electronic locking differential An LED on the knob will illuminate to indicate the system is activated Note The LED may illuminate automatically based on terrain mode selection E16...

Page 24: ...se electronic locking differential on dry hard surfaced roads Doing so will produce excessive noise vibration and increase tire wear See Electronic Locking Differential page 19 Using the Terrain Manag...

Page 25: ...automatically engages the electronic locking differential Rock Crawl mode optimizes the throttle and transmission response to provide you additional control of your vehicle Note If you select the Mud...

Page 26: ...Sport Normal Steering Effort Engagedat all speeds can be disen gaged manually Available at all speeds Engaged at all speeds can be disen gaged manually Available below 25 mph 40 km h Available below...

Page 27: ...depending on selected Terrain Mode Note Available Selectable 4WD mode for additional driver preference via the 4WD switch Selectable Steering Note The steering setting defaults to Normal if the batter...

Page 28: ...in the same direction as your vehicle E156131 When your vehicle rapidly approaches another vehicle a red warning light flashes and a tone sounds The brake support system assists you in reducing any c...

Page 29: ...warning system will not work Possible causes for the blocked sensor message and corrective actions are listed below Action Cause Clean the radar sensor cover or remove the obstruction The radar senso...

Page 30: ...ects in the roadway Oncoming vehicles in the same lane Severe weather conditions see blocked sensor section Debris build up on the grille near the headlamps see blocked sensor section Small distance t...

Page 31: ...s the vertical tongue load of the trailer between the truck and the trailer Maximum GrossCombin ation Weight Rating GCWR 3 Maximum Tongue Load Maximum Trailer Weight 3 Hitch Mode 1 2 Vehicle Type 11 1...

Page 32: ...d your vehicle If not adjust the ball height accordingly and repeat Steps 2 6 When the trailer is level or slightly nose down toward the vehicle Lock the bar tension adjuster in place Check that the t...

Page 33: ...on display shows NEUTRAL TOW LEAVE IN N or NEUTRAL TOW ENABLED LEAVE TRANSMISSION IN NEUTRAL This indicates that your vehicle is safe to tow with all wheels on the ground Note If you do not see the me...

Page 34: ...ning Note You may hear an audible noise as the transfer case shifts out of its neutral position This is normal Note If SHIFT DELAY PULL FORWARD displays in the instrument cluster transfer case gear to...

Page 35: ...anned Remove the front license plate before off roading to achieve optimal performance BasicOff roadDrivingTechniques Grip the steering wheel with thumbs on the outside of the rim This will reduce the...

Page 36: ...ly cross the obstacle Hill Climbing WARNING Extreme care should be used when steering the vehicle in reverse down a slope so as not to cause the vehicle to swerve out of control Always attempt to clim...

Page 37: ...with the safety equipment used for the Stock Full Class as defined in the rule books for SCORE International Off Road Racing www score international com Use personal safety equipment including a SNELL...

Page 38: ...s time to react to oncoming obstacles Remember that in many off road environments obstacles will be hard to see until they are relatively near A good strategy is to alternate between looking far ahead...

Page 39: ...can become trapped around the brake rotor backing plate and caliper Check that the air filter is clean and dry Inspect for torn or punctured boots on ball joints half shafts steering gears Inspect ex...

Page 40: ...mercial car wash due to the vehicle s tire width and track Wash your vehicle by hand or by using a touchless commercial wash with no mechanical tracks on the floor Do not use a commercial or high pres...

Page 41: ...peration at low tire pressures when off road to minimize risk of de beading the tire See your local Ford Performance Parts Dealer for more information TIRE CARE WARNINGS Always re inflate tires to rec...

Page 42: ...Tire pressure can diminish over time and fluctuate with temperature Do not overload your vehicle Maximum vehicle and axle weights are listed on the tire information placard Extra caution should be tak...

Page 43: ...D engagement and disengagement performance additional noise from the 4WD system or possible damage Spare Tire and Wheel Your vehicle is equipped with an LT315 70R17 spare tire The spare tire wheel ass...

Page 44: ...Spark plug gap 10 0 1 Compression ratio Drivebelt Routing E167467 MOTORCRAFT PARTS Motorcraft Part number Component FA 1883 Air filter element FL 500 S Oil filter BAGM 94RH7 800 Battery SP 534 Spark p...

Page 45: ...frigerant system contains refrigerant under high pressure Only qualified personnel should service the air conditioning refrigerant system Opening the air conditioning refrigerant system can cause pers...

Page 46: ...30 Synthetic Motor Oil CXO 5W30 LFS12 WSS M97B44 D2 Engine coolant U S and Mexico Motorcraft Orange Prediluted Antifreeze Coolant VC 3DIL B WSS M97B44 D2 Engine coolant Canada Motorcraft Orange Predi...

Page 47: ...er fluid Canada Motorcraft Premium Quality Windshield Washer Fluid CXC 37 A B D F WSH M17B19 A A C refrigerant U S Motorcraft R 134a Refrigerant YN 19 WSH M17B19 A A C refrigerant Canada Motorcraft R...

Page 48: ...es Do not use oil labeled with API SN service category unless the label also displays the API certification mark E142732 An oil that displays this symbol conforms to current engine emission system and...

Page 49: ...rove engine cold start performance we recommend that you use the following alternative engine oil in extremely cold climates where the ambient temperature reaches 22 0 F 30 C or below Specification Na...

Page 50: ...riety of uses The switches control relays and fuses that are under the hood in the power distribution box The Aux switch powered circuits are found as blunt cut sealed wires located by the power distr...

Page 51: ...15A Green Blue CBB47A AUX 1 15A Gray Yellow CBB48A AUX 2 10A Violet Orange CBB94 AUX 3 10A Brown Blue CBB96 AUX 4 5A Gray Orange CBB98A AUX 5 5A Yellow Violet CBBA0B AUX 6 48 F 150 TFC Canada United S...

Page 52: ...eered your F 150 Raptor for off road use beyond what is normal for a F 150 However it can incur damage if driven beyond its capabilities Skid plates shock guards and running boards were designed to he...

Page 53: ...50 F 150 TFC Canada United States of America enUSA Edition date 201709 Second Printing...

Page 54: ...erential Engagement Speed and Availability 19 Engine Specifications 41 Drivebelt Routing 41 F Ford Performance 4 Four Wheel Drive 12 G Gearbox See Transmission 10 I Information Displays 8 General Info...

Page 55: ...es 6 Chassis 7 Exterior 7 Interior 7 Powertrain 6 Using Four Wheel Drive 12 4WD Indicator Lights 12 Driving Off Road With Truck and Utility Vehicles 14 How Your Vehicle Differs From Other Vehicles 14...