2018 FORD F-150 keyless

Automatic Engine Shutdown
If your vehicle is equipped with a keyless
ignition, it has a feature that automatically
shuts down the engine if it has been idling
for an extended period. The ignition also
turns off in order to save battery power.
Before the engine shuts down, a message
appears in the information display showing
a timer counting down from 30 seconds.
If you do not intervene within 30 seconds,
the engine shuts down. Another message
appears in the information display to
inform you that the engine has shut down
in order to save fuel. Start your vehicle as
you normally do.
Automatic Engine Shutdown Override
Note:
You cannot permanently switch off
the automatic engine shutdown feature.
When you switch it off temporarily, it turns
on at the next ignition cycle.
You can stop the engine shutdown, or reset
the timer, at any point before the
30-second countdown has expired by
doing any of the following:
• You can reset the timer by interacting
with your vehicle (such as pressing the
brake pedal or accelerator pedal).
• You can temporarily switch off the
shutdown feature any time the ignition
is on (for the current ignition cycle
only). Use the information display to
do so. See Information Displays
(page 113).
• During the countdown before engine
shutdown, you are prompted to press
OK or RESET (depending on your type
of information display) to temporarily
switch the feature off (for the current
ignition cycle only). Stopping the Engine When Your
Vehicle is Stationary
Vehicles with an Ignition Key
1. Move the transmission selector lever
to position
P.
2. Turn the key to off.
3. Apply the parking brake.
Vehicles with Keyless Start
1. Move the transmission selector lever to position
P.
2. Press the button once.
3. Apply the parking brake.
Note: This switches off the ignition, all
electrical circuits, warning lamps and
indicators.
Note: If the engine is idling for 30 minutes,
the ignition and engine automatically shut
down.
Stopping the Engine When Your
Vehicle is Moving WARNING:
Switching off the
engine when your vehicle is still moving
results in a significant decrease in
braking assistance. Higher effort is
required to apply the brakes and to stop
your vehicle. A significant decrease in
steering assistance could also occur. The
steering does not lock, but higher effort
could be required to steer your vehicle.
When you switch the ignition off, some
electrical circuits, for example airbags,
also turn off. If you unintentionally switch
the ignition off, shift into neutral (N) and
restart the engine.
Vehicles with an Ignition Key
1. Move the transmission selector lever to position
N and use the brakes to
bring your vehicle to a safe stop.
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2. When your vehicle has stopped, move
the transmission selector lever to
position P and turn the key to off.
3. Apply the parking brake.
Vehicles with Keyless Start
1. Move the transmission selector lever to position
N and use the brakes to
bring your vehicle to a safe stop.
2. When your vehicle has stopped, move the transmission selector lever to
position
P.
3. Press and hold the button for one second, or press it three times within
two seconds.
4. Apply the parking brake.
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes WARNING:
Exhaust leaks may
result in entry of harmful and potentially
lethal fumes into the passenger
compartment. If you smell exhaust
fumes inside your vehicle, have your
vehicle inspected immediately. Do not
drive if you smell exhaust fumes.
Important Ventilating Information
If you stop your vehicle and leave the
engine idling for long periods, we
recommend that you do one of the
following:
• Open the windows at least
1 in
(2.5 cm).
• Set your climate control to outside air.
STARTING A DIESEL ENGINE
Read all starting instructions carefully
before you start your vehicle. For temperatures below
32°F (0°C), the
use of the correct grade engine oil is
essential for proper operation. Refer to
Engine oil specifications for more
information. See
Capacities and
Specifications (page 424).
Your vehicle may be equipped with a cold
weather starting strategy that prevents
severe engine damage by assisting in
engine lubrication warm-up. In extremely
cold ambient temperatures, this strategy
activates and prevents the accelerator
pedal from being used for 30 seconds after
starting your vehicle. A message will
appear in the information display as your
vehicle warms up. By not allowing the
accelerator pedal to be used, the engine
oil is allowed to properly lubricate the
bearings preventing engine damage due
to lack of proper lubrication. After the 30
second warm-up period, the accelerator
pedal will be operational again and a
message will appear informing you the
vehicle is ok to drive.
When starting the engine in extremely cold
temperatures
-15°F (-26°C), it is
recommended to allow the engine to idle
for several minutes before driving the
vehicle.
Before starting the engine check the
following:
• Make sure all occupants have fastened
their seatbelts.
• Make sure the headlamps and
electrical accessories are off.
• Make sure the parking brake is on.
• Make sure the transmission is in park
(P).
Note: Do not press the accelerator during
starting.
Vehicles with Keyless Start
Note: Do not touch the accelerator pedal.
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Note:
If the push button ignition switch is
pressed again prior to the engine starting
the ignition switches to accessory mode and
does not start.
Note: If the brake pedal is released before
the engine has started, follow the engine
start sequence again.
1. Fully depress the brake pedal.
2. Press the center of the push button ignition switch.
Note: A message displays Engine Start
Pending, Please Wait.
3. When the engine starts, release the brake pedal.
Diesel Engine Fast Start Glow Plug
System
The diesel engine glow system consists of:
• Six or eight glow plugs (one per
cylinder)
• Glow Plug Control Module
• Engine Coolant Temperature sensor
• Barometric pressure sensor
• Environmental temperature sensor
The powertrain and glow plug control
modules electronically control the glow
plug system. After you switch the ignition
on the glow plug control module
immediately energizes the glow plugs. The
glow plug control module using the engine
coolant temperature, barometric pressure
sensor and environmental temperature
sensor will determine how long the glow
plugs stay energized. The required time for
the glow plugs to be energized decreases
as the coolant temperature, barometric
pressure and environmental temperature
increase. Automatic Engine Shutdown
If your vehicle is equipped with a keyless
ignition, it has a feature that automatically
shuts down the engine if it has been idling
for an extended period. The ignition also
turns off in order to save battery power.
Before the engine shuts down, a message
appears in the information display showing
a timer counting down from 30 seconds.
If you do not intervene within 30 seconds,
the engine shuts down. Another message
appears in the information display to
inform you that the engine has shut down
in order to save fuel. Start your vehicle as
you normally do.
Cold Weather Starting
WARNING: Do not use starting
fluid, for example ether, in the air intake
system. Such fluid could cause
immediate explosive damage to the
engine and possible personal injury. WARNING:
Do not mix diesel with
gasoline, gasohol or alcohol. This could
cause an explosion.
It is recommended that the engine block
heater be used for starting when the
temperature is -9°F (-23°C) or colder. See
Engine Block Heater
(page 179).
When operating in cold weather,
Motorcraft® cetane improvers or
non-alcohol-based cetane improvers from
a reputable manufacturer may be used as
needed.
Do not crank the engine for more than 10
seconds as starter damage may occur. If
the engine fails to start, switch the ignition
off and wait 30 seconds before trying
again.
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Switch the ignition on. Do not
start the engine until the
glow-plug indicator turns off.
When the glow plug pre-heat indicator
turns off, turn the key to start and release
the key as soon as the engine starts. After
starting the engine, the glow plugs may
remain on for a period. If you do not start
the engine before the glow plug activation
time ends, you will need to reset the glow
plugs by switching the ignition off. After
the engine starts, allow it to idle for about
15 seconds. This is to protect the engine.
Do not increase engine speed until the oil
pressure gauge indicates normal pressure.
For vehicles with keyless start:
1. Fully depress brake pedal and hold to allow time for glow-plugs to heat.
2. Press and release the start button.
Note: A message "Engine Start Pending,
Please Wait", along with the glow plug
indicator displays on the instrument cluster.
3. When the engine starts, release the brake pedal.
Cold Weather Operation
Note: Idling in cold weather does not heat
the engine to its normal operating
temperature. Long periods of idling,
especially in cold weather, can cause a
buildup of deposits which can cause engine
damage.
Changing to a lighter grade engine oil also
makes starting easier under these
conditions. Refer to Engine oil
specifications. See Capacities and
Specifications (page 424).
Diesel fuel is adjusted seasonally for cold
temperatures. Diesel fuel which has not
been properly formulated for the ambient
conditions may gel which can clog the fuel
filters. One indication that the fuel filter(s)
may be clogged is if the engine starts, stalls
after a short time, and then does not restart. If you have been using biodiesel,
you may need to use a fuel with lower
biodiesel content, try another brand, or
discontinue using biodiesel. Do not use
alcohol based additives to correct fuel
gelling. This may result in damage to the
fuel injectors and system. Use the proper
anti-gel and performance improvement
product. See
Capacities and
Specifications (page 424).
Your vehicle is equipped with a fuel and
water separator that recirculates fuel from
the engine to help prevent fuel filter
clogging. To avoid engine fuel starvation
during cold weather operation of 32°F
(0°C) or below, we recommended that
the fuel level in your tank should not drop
below 1⁄4 full. This helps prevent air from
entering the fuel system and stalling the
engine.
In cold weather below 32°F (0°C), the
engine may slowly increase to a higher idle
speed if left idling in park (P). As the engine
warms-up, the engine sound level
decreases due to the activation of
PCM-controlled sound reduction features.
If you operate your vehicle in a heavy
snowstorm or blowing snow conditions,
snow and ice can clog the engine air
induction. If this occurs, the engine may
experience a significant reduction in power
output. At the earliest opportunity, clear
all the snow and/or ice away from inside
the air filter assembly. Remove the air
cleaner cover and the pleated paper filter,
leaving the foam filter in and remove any
snow or ice. Make sure you install the foam
filter correctly in place. Remove any debris,
snow or ice on the foam filter by brushing
the surface with soft brush. Once you have
cleared all of the debris, reinstall the air
filter and assembly.
Do not use water, solvents, or a hard brush
for cleaning the foam filter.
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Four-wheel Drive Vehicles
You can only tow a four-wheel drive
vehicle with all wheels on the ground by
placing the transfer case in its neutral
position and engaging the
four-wheel-down towing feature. Perform
the steps outlined in the following section
after positioning your vehicle behind the
tow vehicle and properly securing them
together.
Note:
Make sure you properly secure your
vehicle to the tow vehicle.
Note: For F-150 Raptor, please refer to your
Raptor supplement guide.
Four-wheel-down Towing
1. Put the ignition in the on position, but do not start the engine. If your vehicle
has an ignition key, turn the key to on.
If your vehicle has intelligent access,
press the engine START/STOP button
once without pressing the brake pedal.
2. Press and hold the brake pedal.
3. Rotate the four-wheel drive switch to 2H.
4. Shift the transmission to neutral (N).
5. Rotate the four-wheel drive switch from
2H to 4L and back to 2H five
times within seven seconds.
Note: If completed successfully, the
information display confirms that your
vehicle is in neutral tow. This indicates that
your vehicle is safe to tow with all wheels
on the ground.
Note: If you do not see the message in the
display, you must perform the procedure
again from the beginning.
Note: You may hear an audible noise as the
transfer case shifts into its neutral position.
This is normal. 6. Leave the transmission in neutral (N)
and turn the ignition as far as it can go
toward the off position. It does not turn
fully off when the transmission is in
neutral (N). If your vehicle has an
ignition key, you must leave the key in
the ignition while towing. To lock and
unlock your vehicle, use the keyless
entry keypad or an extra set of keys. If
your vehicle has intelligent access,
press the engine START/STOP button
once without pressing the brake pedal.
You do not need to leave your keys in
the vehicle. You can lock and unlock
your vehicle as you normally do.
7. Release the brake pedal. WARNING:
Do not disconnect the
battery during recreational towing. It
prevents the transfer case from shifting
properly and may cause the vehicle to
roll, even if the transmission is in park
(P). WARNING:
Shifting the transfer
case to its neutral position for
recreational towing may cause the
vehicle to roll, even if the transmission is
in park (P). It may injure the driver and
others. Make sure you press the foot
brake and the vehicle is in a secure, safe
position when you shift to neutral (N).
Note: Failing to put the transfer case in its
neutral position while towing the vehicle
can damage vehicle components.
Note: You can check four-wheel-down
towing status at any time by opening the
driver's door or turning the ignition to the
accessory or on position. A message
displays in the information display
confirming your vehicle is in neutral tow.
To exit four-wheel-down towing and return
the transfer case to its
2H position:
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Peace of Mind
•
Back-up alarm*.
• Bed hooks*.
• Bumper and hitch-mounted parking
sensors*.
• Keyless entry keypad.
• Protective seat covers*.
• Remote start.
• Roadside assistance kits.
• Tool or cargo boxes*.
• Vehicle security systems.
• Wheel locks.
• Wheel well liners. Footnote
*Ford Licensed Accessory. The accessory
manufacturer designs, develops and
therefore warrants Ford Licensed
Accessories, and does not design or test
these accessories to Ford Motor
Company engineering requirements.
Contact an authorized Ford dealer for the
manufacturer's limited warranty details,
and request a copy of the Ford Licensed
Accessories product limited warranty
from the accessory manufacturer.
For maximum vehicle performance, keep
the following information in mind when
adding accessories or equipment to your
vehicle:
• When adding accessories, equipment,
passengers and luggage to your
vehicle, do not exceed the total weight
capacity of the vehicle or of the front
or rear axle (GVWR or GAWR as
indicated on the Safety Compliance
Certification label). Ask an authorized
dealer for specific weight information.
• The Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) and Canadian
Radio Telecommunications
Commission (CRTC) regulate the use
of mobile communications systems
that are equipped with radio
transmitters, for example two-way
radios, telephones and theft alarms.
Any such equipment installed in your
vehicle should comply with Federal
Communications Commission (FCC)
and Canadian Radio
Telecommunications Commission
(CRTC) regulations and should be
installed only by an authorized dealer.
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3
360 Degree Camera....................................241
Camera Views..................................................... 242
Front Camera...................................................... 243
Side Camera........................................................ 243
4
4WD See: Four-Wheel Drive...................................... 213
A
A/C See: Climate Control......................................... 143
About This Manual
...........................................7
ABS See: Brakes........................................................... 223
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes................................................................ 223
Accessories....................................................556 Exterior Style....................................................... 556
Interior Style........................................................ 556
Lifestyle................................................................. 556
Peace of Mind...................................................... 557
Accessories See: Replacement Parts
Recommendation............................................ 12
ACC See: Using Adaptive Cruise Control............245
Active Park Assist........................................234 Automatic Steering into Parking
Space................................................................ 236
Deactivating the Park Assist Feature..........237
Troubleshooting the System.......................... 237
Using Active Park Assist.................................. 235
Adjusting the Headlamps........................363 Horizontal Aim Adjustment........................... 364
Vertical Aim Adjustment................................ 363
Adjusting the Pedals....................................88
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: Manual Adjustable Steering
Column
...........................................................84 Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles
With: Power Adjustable Steering
Column
...........................................................84
End of Travel Position......................................... 85
Memory Feature................................................... 85
Airbag Disposal...............................................55
Air Conditioning See: Climate Control......................................... 143
Air Filter See: Changing the Engine Air Filter -
Diesel................................................................. 370
See: Changing the Engine Air Filter - Gasoline............................................................ 370
Alarm See: Anti-Theft Alarm......................................... 81
Anti-Theft Alarm
.............................................81
Arming the Alarm.................................................. 81
Disarming the Alarm............................................ 81
Using the System.................................................. 81
Appendices....................................................585
Apps..................................................................525 ........................................................................\
.......... 525
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link................... 527
At a Glance........................................................16
Audible Warnings and Indicators.............112 Airbag Secondary Warning.............................. 112
Beltminder Warning............................................ 112
Door Ajar Warning............................................... 112
Headlamps On Warning.................................... 112
Key in Ignition Warning...................................... 112
Keyless Warning Alert........................................ 112
Parking Brake On Warning................................ 112
Rear Park Aid Warning....................................... 112
Service AdvanceTrac Warning........................ 112
Audio Control
..................................................85
Media........................................................................\
86
Seek, Next or Previous....................................... 86
Audio System
...............................................448
General Information......................................... 448
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/ Touchscreen Display
...............................455
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/ CD..................................................................449
Menu Structure.................................................... 451
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/ SYNC Without Touchscreen
................454
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In California (U.S. Only)............................329
Information Display Control.......................87
Information Displays....................................113
General Information........................................... 113
Information Messages
................................125
4WD........................................................................\
.. 141
Active Park............................................................ 126
Adaptive Cruise Control................................... 126
AdvanceTrac and Traction Control...............127
Airbag....................................................................... 127
Alarm and Security............................................. 127
Battery and Charging System........................ 128
Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert System.................................................... 128
Diesel Messages.................................................. 129
Doors and Locks.................................................. 132
Driver Alert............................................................. 132
Drivetrain................................................................ 132
Engine...................................................................... 133
Fuel........................................................................\
... 133
Keys and Intelligent Access............................ 133
Lane Keeping System....................................... 134
Maintenance......................................................... 134
MyKey...................................................................... 135
Off Road................................................................. 136
Park Aid.................................................................. 136
Park Brake.............................................................. 137
Power Steering..................................................... 137
Pre-Collision Assist............................................ 138
Pro Trailer Backup Assist................................. 138
Remote Start........................................................ 139
Seats....................................................................... 139
Side-Wind............................................................. 139
Starting System ................................................. 140
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.................140
Trailer...................................................................... 140
Installing Child Restraints............................19 Child Seats............................................................... 19
Combining Seatbelt and LATCH Lower Anchors for Attaching Child Safety
Seats.................................................................... 28
Front Seat Tether Strap Attachment (Regular Cab)................................................... 29
Rear Seat Tether Strap Attachment (Crew Cab and Super Cab)...................................... 30
Use of Inboard Lower Anchors from the Outermost Seating Positions (Center
Seating Use) .................................................... 28Using Inflatable Seatbelts (Rear Seat
Outermost Positions).................................... 24
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts (Except Front Center Position of Super Cab and Crew
Cab)..................................................................... 20
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts (Front Center Position of Super Cab and Crew
Cab)...................................................................... 22
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH)............................................ 27
Using Tether Straps............................................. 28
Instrument Cluster.......................................105
Instrument Lighting Dimmer
.....................92
Instrument Panel Overview........................16
Interior Lamps.................................................96 Front Interior Lamps........................................... 96
Rear Interior Lamps............................................. 97
Interior Mirror
..................................................102
Automatic Dimming Mirror............................. 102
Manual Dimming Mirror................................... 102
Introduction.........................................................7
J
Jump Starting the Vehicle........................323 Connecting the Jumper Cables.................... 323
Jump Starting...................................................... 324
Preparing Your Vehicle..................................... 323
Removing the Jumper Cables....................... 324
K
Keyless Entry
.....................................................71
SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRY
KEYPAD................................................................ 71
Keyless Starting
..............................................171
Ignition Modes....................................................... 171
Keys and Remote Controls.........................56
L
Lane Keeping System
................................253
Switching the System On and Off..............254
System Display................................................... 255
System Settings................................................. 254
Troubleshooting................................................. 256
Lighting Control...............................................91 Flashing the Headlamp High Beam..............92
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