difference between Canadian & US F 150?
11-20-2018, 09:37 PM
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difference between Canadian & US F 150?
I just bought a copy of my truck`s window sticker from Fordparts.com & the truck was originally sold in Ontario. There is a little box in the middle of the sticker which reads "Not for sale or registration in the US". I bought it from a dealer in NJ, so it was re imported. Anyone know what the difference between US & Canadian spec trucks are, other than the headlight always on thing?
11-20-2018, 10:22 PM
#2
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Only difference is everytime Sync says something it goes "Eh?"... ;-) Real difference is the DLR and its possible it came with a plug-in oil heater. The US importer switches and certifies that the speedo and fuel indicators are switched from km to miles; litre to gallons.
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UnkLeRaRa (11-21-2018)
11-20-2018, 10:45 PM
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It stops at every Tim Horton's.
11-20-2018, 10:49 PM
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Canadian trucks have Maple Syrup scented interiors, they have optional moose hide seats, come with a hockey stick and Tim's coffee card.
And...if you like beaver...
And...if you like beaver...
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11-20-2018, 11:52 PM
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If your speedo has miles as the larger number, then he swapped out the cluster already, and there is no difference.
All of the other differences are software settings, such as the daytime running lights, and can be changed to the American setting with Forscan (which they probably already did for you).
Is there a cord tucked in your front bumper? Canadian trucks get a block heater standard, so if you want, you can plug it in to warm the engine when it's cold. Many northern states get it standard as well. It can be added or removed either way.
I have a Canadian spec truck, and those were the only differences I could find from my research. I changed the country code in Forscan and turned off the DRLs.
All of the other differences are software settings, such as the daytime running lights, and can be changed to the American setting with Forscan (which they probably already did for you).
Is there a cord tucked in your front bumper? Canadian trucks get a block heater standard, so if you want, you can plug it in to warm the engine when it's cold. Many northern states get it standard as well. It can be added or removed either way.
I have a Canadian spec truck, and those were the only differences I could find from my research. I changed the country code in Forscan and turned off the DRLs.
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11-21-2018, 12:36 AM
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Not necessarily. I've seen lots of Canadian imports where the importer just slapped a cheap non-OEM MPH faceplate on it. I've seen a lot of issues with these where they delaminated or faded over a short time and others where the lighting of the numbers was very dim and yellowish.
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11-21-2018, 10:08 AM
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In Canadian trucks your Sync 3 system will be in french....
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11-21-2018, 11:59 AM
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Well, there are a few issues with Canadian trucks in the US.
1) Good luck getting the smell of maple syrup out of the upholstery.
2) Speaking of upholstery, any and all leather should be replaced. In Canada, we only allow for the use of beaver pelts.
3) If it has Nav, this truck will accept US addresses, however it will route to the nearest Tim Hortons.
4) The change holder only accepts Canadian coins.
5) The horn will not allow you to honk it out of anger. It will let you honk to notify merging traffic to get in front of you.
6) The radio stations are in metric. If connecting to USB or sat radio, this may not be a deal-breaker.
7) The CEL has been replaced by a SL ("Sorry" light).
8) During an oil change, you must by litre bottles.
9) The key-in ignition reminder tone is I've Been Everywhere - only the Stompin' Tom version.
10) Durring the months of (Canadian) Winter, October - April, be sure to plug in the block heater. Should your fuel lines freeze, you can pour in a bottle of Molson to restore the flow of fuel.
1) Good luck getting the smell of maple syrup out of the upholstery.
2) Speaking of upholstery, any and all leather should be replaced. In Canada, we only allow for the use of beaver pelts.
3) If it has Nav, this truck will accept US addresses, however it will route to the nearest Tim Hortons.
4) The change holder only accepts Canadian coins.
5) The horn will not allow you to honk it out of anger. It will let you honk to notify merging traffic to get in front of you.
6) The radio stations are in metric. If connecting to USB or sat radio, this may not be a deal-breaker.
7) The CEL has been replaced by a SL ("Sorry" light).
8) During an oil change, you must by litre bottles.
9) The key-in ignition reminder tone is I've Been Everywhere - only the Stompin' Tom version.
10) Durring the months of (Canadian) Winter, October - April, be sure to plug in the block heater. Should your fuel lines freeze, you can pour in a bottle of Molson to restore the flow of fuel.
