How to Jump Start a Ford F-150

1. Pull back the red rubber boot, then clamp the positive (+) jumper cable to the positive (+) terminal of the discharged battery.
2. Attach the other end of the positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal of the booster vehicle battery.
3. Connect the negative (-) jumper cable to the negative (-) terminal of the booster vehicle battery.
4. Make the last negative (-) connection to an exposed metal part of the disabled engine, away from the battery and fuel injection system, or to a ground point if available.
5. Start the booster vehicle and keep engine speed between 2000 and 3000 RPM on the tachometer.
6. Start the disabled vehicle, then run both engines for three more minutes before disconnecting the cables.
7. Remove the jumper cables in the reverse order of how they were connected.

• Use only a 12 volt supply, and park the booster vehicle close to the hood without the vehicles touching.
• Do not use the hood latch as a negative (-) connection point, and do not switch the headlamps on when disconnecting the cables.
• If you use a jump pack or booster box, follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Source: 2026 Ford F-150 owner's manual, PDF pages 493, 494. Steps are summarized in our own words (AI-assisted, checked against the cited pages 2026-10-18). Other model years can differ; your manual has the final word.