2020 FORD F-150 Start

Possible Cause and Resolution
Symptom
I have an iOS device that is
correctly connected, I have
restarted my apps and they
are running but the system
still cannot find them. –
Cable connection issue.
•Disconnect the cable from your device, wait for a
moment and then connect it again to force the
system to reconnect to your device.
I have an Android device
running a media app which
the system has found but I
cannot hear the sound or
the sound is very quiet. –
Device volume is low.
•Turn the volume up on your device.
I have an Android device
running a number of
compatible apps but the
system cannot find all of
them. –
Device limitation. Some Android devices have a limited
number of Bluetooth ports that apps can use to
connect. If you have more apps running on your device
than the number of available Bluetooth ports, the
system cannot find all of them.
•Close some of the apps to allow the system to find
those that you want to use.
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Possible Cause and Solution
Symptom
You are using the old linking method.
Personal Profiles does not support your unsaved settings.
My personalized settings do
not save. A different personal profile is active.
Another user changed the settings for the wrong personal
profile.
You did not create a personal profile.
My profile will not recall. Personal Profiles is turned off.
The profile you requested is already active.
You did not link the memory button you are using to a
profile.
You did not link the remote control you are using to a
profile.
You are using the wrong remote control.
You are pressing a button other than the unlock or remote
start on a linked remote control.
You deleted the personal profile.
You switched the personal profiles off.
My preset positions recall,
but my profile does not.
The vehicle is in motion.
My profile recalls but my
preset positions do not. The preset positions are the same as the guest or previ-
ously active profile.
Unlink and relink your remote control in the Personal
Profiles menu. You may need to see your authorized dealer.
I lost a remote control.
You erased and reprogrammed the remote controls. This
could happen if you let a dealership add a new remote
control to replace a lost one.
I lost all profiles.
Someone performed a master reset without your know-
ledge.
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PROTECT YOURSELF FROM THE RISING
COST OF VEHICLE REPAIRS WITH A FORD
PROTECT EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN.
Ford Protect Extended Service
Plans (U.S. Only)
Ford Protect extended service plan means
peace of mind. It’
s the extended service
plan backed by Ford Motor Company, and
provides more protection beyond the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage. When
you visit your Ford Dealer, Insist on Ford
Protect extended service plans!
Ford Protect Can Quickly Pay for Itself
One trip to the Service Center could easily
exceed the price of your Ford Protect
extended service plan. With Ford Protect
extended service plan you minimize your
risk for unexpected repair bills and rising
repair costs.
Up to 1,000+ Covered Vehicle
Components
There are four mechanical Ford Protect
extended service plans with different levels
of coverage. Ask your authorized dealer for
details.
1. PremiumCARE - Our most comprehensive coverage. With over
1,000 covered components, this plan
is so complete it’ s probably easier to
list what’ s not covered.
2. ExtraCARE - Covers 113 components, and includes many high-tech items.
3. BaseCARE - Covers 84 components.
4. PowertrainCARE - Covers 29 critical components.
Ford Protect extended service plans are
honored by all authorized Ford dealers in
the U.S., Canada and Mexico. That means you get:
•
Reliable, quality service at any Ford or
Lincoln dealership.
• Repairs performed by factory trained
technicians, using genuine parts.
Rental Car Reimbursement
1st day Rental Benefit
If you bring your car into your dealer for
service, we ’ll give you a loaner to use for
the day.
Extended Rental Benefits
If your vehicle is kept overnight for covered
repairs, you are eligible for rental car
coverage, including warranty repairs, and
Field Service Actions.
Roadside Assistance
Exclusive 24/7 roadside assistance,
including:
• Towing, flat-tire change and battery
jump starts.
• Out of fuel and lock-out assistance.
• Travel expense reimbursement for
lodging, meals and rental car.
• Assistance for taxi, shuttle, rental car
coverage or other transportation.
Transferable Coverage
If you sell your vehicle before your Ford
Protect extended service plan coverage
expires, you can transfer any remaining
coverage to the new owner. Which should
give you and your potential buyer a little
more peace of mind.
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ELECTROMAGNETIC
COMPATIBILITY
WARNING: Do not place objects
or mount equipment on or near the
airbag cover, on the side of the front or
rear seatbacks, or in areas that may
come into contact with a deploying
airbag. Failure to follow these
instructions may increase the risk of
personal injury in the event of a crash. WARNING: Do not fasten antenna
cables to vehicle wiring, fuel pipes and
brake pipes. WARNING:
Keep antenna and
power cables at least 4 in (10 cm) from
any electronic modules and airbags. Note:
We test and certify your vehicle to
meet electromagnetic compatibility
legislation. It is your responsibility to make
sure that any equipment an authorized
dealer installs on your vehicle complies with
applicable local legislation and other
requirements. Installation of some
aftermarket electronic devices could
degrade the performance of vehicle
functions, which use radio frequency signals
such as broadcast radio receiver, tire
pressure monitoring system, push button
start, Bluetooth connectivity or satellite
navigation.
Note: Any radio frequency transmitter
equipment in your vehicle (such as cellular
telephones and amateur radio transmitters)
must keep to the parameters in the
following illustrations and table. We do not
provide any other special provisions or
conditions for installations or use.
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Using Seek, Fast Forward and
Reverse............................................................. 482
Audio Unit - Vehicles Without: SYNC 3.......................................................................478
Accessing the Apps Menu.............................. 479
Accessing the Clock Settings........................ 479
Accessing the Media Source Menu.............479
Accessing the Phone Features..................... 479
Accessing the Settings Menu........................ 479
Accessing the Sound Settings...................... 479
Adjusting the Volume....................................... 479
Changing Radio Stations................................ 479
Listening to the Radio..................................... 480
Playing or Pausing Media............................... 480
Switching Radio Text On and Off...............480
Switching Repeat Mode On and Off.........480
Switching Shuffle Mode On and Off.........480
Switching the Audio Unit On and Off.......480
Switching the Display On and Off..............480
Using Seek, Fast Forward and Reverse............................................................ 480
Using the Display Control.............................. 480
Using the Number Block................................ 480
Autolamps........................................................96 Windshield Wiper Activated
Headlamps........................................................ 96
Automatic Climate Control.......................152 Directing the Airflow.......................................... 152
Setting the Blower Motor Speed.................. 153
Setting the Temperature.................................. 153
Switching Auto Mode On and Off................153
Switching Dual Zone Mode On and Off........................................................................\
153
Switching Maximum Air Conditioning On and Off............................................................... 153
Switching Maximum Defrost On and Off........................................................................\
153
Switching Recirculated Air On and Off....................................................................... 154
Switching the Air Conditioning On and Off........................................................................\
153
Switching the Climate Control On and Off........................................................................\
153
Automatic High Beam Control.................101
Automatic High Beam Control Indicators.......................................................101
Automatic Transmission
............................217
Brake-Shift Interlock........................................ 220If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck in Mud or
Snow.................................................................. 222
Understanding the Shift Positions of your Automatic Transmission............................. 217
Understanding your SelectShift™ Automatic Transmission............................. 219
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check..............................................................371
Auto-Start-Stop...........................................190 Disabling Auto-Start-Stop............................... 191
Enabling Auto-Start-Stop.............................. 190
Autowipers
.......................................................93
Auxiliary Power Points................................175
400 Watt AC Power Point............................... 175
DC Power Point.................................................... 175
Locations................................................................ 176
B
Battery See: Changing the 12V Battery...................... 373
Bed Access
....................................................286
Box Side Step..................................................... 286
Bed Extender...................................................80 Grocery Mode......................................................... 81
Tailgate Mode....................................................... 80
Bed Ramps
.....................................................287
Installing the Ramp Holder........................... 289
Stowing the Bed Ramp................................... 288
Using the Bed Ramp......................................... 287
Blind Spot Information System.............266 Blind Spot Information System with Trailer
Tow..................................................................... 267
Switching the System On and Off...............270
System Errors...................................................... 270
Using the Blind Spot Information System.............................................................. 267
BLIS See: Blind Spot Information System.........266
Body Styling Kits.........................................390
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood..........355
Booster Seats
..................................................35
Types of Booster Seats...................................... 35
Brake Fluid Check.........................................372 Brake Fluid Service Interval............................ 372
Brakes...............................................................233 General Information.......................................... 233
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Switching the Front Fog Lamps On or
Off........................................................................\
. 97
Front Passenger Sensing System............53
Front Seat Armrest.......................................167
Fuel and Refueling.......................................193
Fuel Consumption.......................................202 Advertised Capacity......................................... 202
Calculating Fuel Economy............................. 203
Filling the Fuel Tank.......................................... 203
Fuel Filler Funnel Location - Regular Cab.................................................................198
Fuel Filler Funnel Location - SuperCab/ SuperCrew...................................................198
Fuel Filter - Diesel........................................376
Fuel Filter - Gasoline...................................376
Fuel Quality - Diesel....................................193
Biodiesel................................................................ 195
Diesel Fuel Additives ........................................ 196
Fuel Requirements - Choosing The Right Fuel: Vehicles Operated Where Ultra Low
Sulfur Diesel Fuel Is Not Required .........194
Fuel Requirements - Choosing The Right Fuel: Vehicles Operated Where Ultra Low
Sulfur Diesel Fuel Is Required (United
States/Canada/Puerto Rico/U.S. Virgin
Islands And Other Locales) ...................... 193
Fuel Quality - E85........................................196 Choosing the Right Fuel - Flex Fuel
Vehicles............................................................. 196
Switching Between E85 and Gasoline............................................................. 197
Fuel Quality - Gasoline...............................197 Choosing the Right Fuel................................... 197
Fuel Shutoff
...................................................332
Fuses................................................................344
Fuse Specification Chart..........................344 Passenger Compartment Fuse
Panel................................................................. 350
Power Distribution Box.................................... 344
G
Garage Door Opener
.....................................171
Garage Door Opener See: Universal Garage Door Opener.............171
Gauges................................................................111 Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Gauge................114
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge............113 Engine Oil Pressure Gauge...............................
113
Fuel Gauge............................................................. 113
Information Display............................................ 114
Transmission Fluid Temperature Gauge.................................................................. 113
Turbo Boost Gauge............................................. 113
Type 1 and 2............................................................. 111
Type 3....................................................................... 112
Gearbox See: Transmission............................................... 217
General Information on Radio Frequencies..................................................60
Intelligent Access................................................ 60
General Maintenance Information........553 Multi-Point Inspection..................................... 556
Owner Checks and Services.......................... 554
Protecting Your Investment........................... 553
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?.......................... 553
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?..................................................... 553
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada.........................................................340
Getting the Services You Need...............337 Away From Home.............................................. 337
H
Hazard Flashers
............................................332
Headlamp Adjusting See: Adjusting the Headlamps..................... 375
Headrest See: Head Restraints......................................... 158
Head Restraints
............................................158
Adjusting the Head Restraint......................... 159
Heated Exterior Mirrors..............................156
Heated Rear Window..................................156
Heated Seats
.................................................166
Rear Heated Seats............................................. 166
Heated Steering Wheel
................................91
Heated Windshield......................................156
Windshield Wiper De-Icer............................... 156
Heating See: Climate Control.......................................... 151
Hill Descent Control
.....................................241
Principle of Operation....................................... 241
Hill Start Assist.............................................235 Switching the System On and Off..............236
Using Hill Start Assist...................................... 236
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Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate
- Vehicles With: Automatic
Temperature Control................................154
Defogging the Side Windows in Cold
Weather............................................................. 155
General Hints....................................................... 154
Quickly Cooling the Interior............................. 155
Quickly Heating the Interior............................ 154
Recommended Settings for Cooling...........155
Recommended Settings for Heating..........155
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate - Vehicles With: Manual Temperature
Control...........................................................155
Defogging the Side Windows in Cold Weather............................................................. 156
General Hints....................................................... 155
Quickly Cooling the Interior............................. 155
Quickly Heating the Interior............................ 155
Recommended Settings for Cooling...........155
Recommended Settings for Heating..........155
Vehicle Stationary for Extended Periods During Extreme High Ambient
Temperatures.................................................. 156
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes
...........................................................234
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood..........355
Horn......................................................................91
How Does the Rear Occupant Alert System Work
...............................................169
I
Ignition Switch...............................................179
In California (U.S. Only)
............................338
Information Display Control........................91
Information Displays...................................120 General Information.......................................... 120
Information Messages................................132 4WD........................................................................\
. 149
Active Park............................................................. 133
Adaptive Cruise Control................................... 133
AdvanceTrac and Traction Control..............134
Airbag...................................................................... 134
Alarm and Security............................................ 135
Battery and Charging System........................ 135
Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert System.................................................... 136Diesel Messages.................................................
136
Doors and Locks................................................. 139
Driver Alert............................................................. 139
Drivetrain............................................................... 140
Engine..................................................................... 140
Fuel........................................................................\
.. 140
Keys and Intelligent Access............................. 141
Lane Keeping System....................................... 142
Maintenance......................................................... 142
MyKey...................................................................... 143
Off Road................................................................. 143
Park Aid.................................................................. 144
Park Brake............................................................. 144
Power Steering.................................................... 145
Pre-Collision Assist............................................ 145
Pro Trailer Backup Assist................................. 146
Remote Start........................................................ 147
Seats........................................................................\
147
Side-Wind.............................................................. 147
Starting System ................................................. 148
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.................148
Trailer...................................................................... 148
Installing Child Restraints
...........................24
Child Seats.............................................................. 24
Combining Seatbelt and LATCH Lower Anchors for Attaching Child Safety
Seats.................................................................... 32
Front Seat Tether Strap Attachment (Regular Cab)................................................... 33
Rear Seat Tether Strap Attachment (Crew Cab and Super Cab)...................................... 34
Use of Inboard Lower Anchors from the Outermost Seating Positions (Center
Seating Use) ..................................................... 32
Using Inflatable Seatbelts (Rear Seat Outermost Positions).................................... 28
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts (Except Front Center Position of Super Cab and Crew
Cab)...................................................................... 24
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts (Front Center Position of Super Cab and Crew
Cab)...................................................................... 26
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH)............................................. 31
Using Tether Straps............................................. 32
Instrument Cluster
.........................................111
Instrument Lighting Dimmer.....................96
Instrument Panel...........................................20
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Interior Lamps.................................................98
Front Interior Lamp............................................. 98
Rear Interior Lamps............................................ 99
Interior Mirror..................................................107
Automatic Dimming Mirror............................. 108
Manual Dimming Mirror.................................... 107
Introduction........................................................9
J
Jump Starting the Vehicle
........................333
Connecting the Jumper Cables.................... 333
Jump Starting...................................................... 334
Preparing Your Vehicle..................................... 333
Removing the Jumper Cables....................... 334
K
Keyless Entry....................................................75 SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRY
KEYPAD............................................................... 75
Keyless Starting
.............................................179
Ignition Modes..................................................... 180
Keys and Remote Controls........................60
L
Lane Keeping System................................262 Switching the System On and Off..............263
System Display................................................... 264
System Settings................................................. 263
Troubleshooting................................................. 265
Lighting Control..............................................95 Flashing the Headlamp High Beam..............96
Headlamp High Beam........................................ 95
Lighting..............................................................95 General Information............................................ 95
Load Carrying.................................................281
Load Limit
.......................................................282
Special Loading Instructions for Owners of
Pick-up Trucks and Utility-type
Vehicles............................................................ 286
Vehicle Loading - with and without a Trailer................................................................. 282
Load Retaining Fixtures..............................281 BoxLink ™ Cleats................................................. 281
Locking and Unlocking
.................................72
Activating Intelligent Access............................ 72Autolock...................................................................
74
Battery Saver.......................................................... 74
Illuminated Entry................................................... 74
Power Door Locks................................................. 72
Remote Control..................................................... 72
Smart Unlock......................................................... 73
Smart Unlocks for Intelligent Access Keys....................................................................... 73
Lug Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel........................ 414
M
Maintenance.................................................355 General Information......................................... 355
Manual Climate Control
..............................151
Directing the Airflow........................................... 151
Setting the Blower Motor Speed................... 151
Setting the Temperature................................... 151
Switching Maximum Air Conditioning On and Off............................................................... 152
Switching Maximum Defrost On and Off........................................................................\
152
Switching Recirculated Air On and Off........................................................................\
152
Switching the Air Conditioning On and Off........................................................................\
. 151
Switching the Climate Control On and Off........................................................................\
152
Manual Seats.................................................160 Manual Lumbar ................................................... 161
Moving the Seat Backward and Forward............................................................. 160
Recline Adjustment............................................ 161
Manual Tailgate
...............................................77
Memory Function.........................................164
Easy Entry and Exit Feature............................ 165
Linking a PreSet Position to your Remote Control or Intelligent Access Key.............164
Saving a PreSet Position................................. 164
Message Center See: Information Displays............................... 120
Mirrors See: Windows and Mirrors.............................. 103
Mobile Communications Equipment......................................................18
Moonroof.........................................................109 Bounce-Back....................................................... 109
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