2020 FORD F-450 steering

Radar Troubleshooting (If Equipped)
Action
Cause
Clean the grille surface in front of the radaror remove the object causing the obstruc- tion.
The surface of the radar in the grille is dirty
or obstructed in some way.
Wait a short time. It may take several
minutes for the radar to detect that there is no obstruction.
The surface of the radar in the grille is clean
but the message remains in the display screen.
Pre-Collision Assist disables itself. The
system automatically reactivates a short
time after the weather conditions improve.
Heavy rain, spray, snow or fog is interfering
with the radar signals.
Pre-Collision Assist disables itself. The
system automatically reactivates a short
time after the weather conditions improve.
Swirling water or snow or ice on the surface
of the road may interfere with the radar signals.
Contact an authorized dealer to have theradar checked for proper coverage and operation.
Radar is out of alignment due to a front end
impact.
Note: Proper system operation requires a
clear view of the road by the camera. Have
any windshield damage in the camera's field
of view repaired.
Note: If something hits the front end of your
vehicle or damage occurs and your vehicle
has a radar sensor, the radar sensing zone
may change. This could cause missed or
false vehicle detections. Contact an
authorized dealer to have the radar checked
for proper coverage and operation.
Note: If your vehicle detects excessive heat
at the camera or a potential misalignment
condition, a message may display in the
information display indicating temporary
sensor unavailability. When operational
conditions are correct, the message
deactivates. For example, when the ambient
temperature around the sensor decreases
or the sensor automatically recalibrates
successfully. DRIVE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)
Selectable Drive Modes
The system delivers a driving experience
through a suite of sophisticated electronic
vehicle systems. These systems optimize
steering, handling and powertrain
response. This provides a single location
to control multiple system's performance
settings.
Changing the drive mode automatically
changes the functionality of the following
systems:
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TRAILER REVERSING AIDS (IF
EQUIPPED)
Pro Trailer Backup Assist With
Trailer Reverse Guidance WARNING: Driving while distracted
can result in loss of vehicle control, crash
and injury. We strongly recommend that
you use extreme caution when using any
device that may take your focus off the
road. Your primary responsibility is the
safe operation of your vehicle. We
recommend against the use of any
hand-held device while driving and
encourage the use of voice-operated
systems when possible. Make sure you
are aware of all applicable local laws
that may affect the use of electronic
devices while driving. WARNING:
This system is an extra
driving aid. It does not replace your
attention and judgment, or the need to
apply the brakes. This system does NOT
automatically brake your vehicle. If you
fail to press the brake pedal when
necessary, you may collide with another
vehicle.
This feature helps you to steer your vehicle
when reversing with a trailer by:
• Using the control knob with Pro Trailer
Backup Assist.
• Using the steering wheel with Trailer
Reverse Guidance.
Each trailer you use with your vehicle has
to be setup once.
You must take care to follow the setup
process accurately to correctly place the
sticker or sensor.
Contact your dealership if you need
assistance setting up your trailer. Note:
Your vehicle saves the trailer
information when you enter it into the
system. You can add a maximum of 10
trailers to the system.
Note: The system is not a substitute for
safe driving practices.
Note: You must always be aware of your
vehicle and trailer combination, and the
surrounding environment.
Note: The system does not detect or
prevent your vehicle or trailer from making
contact with obstacles in the surrounding
environment.
Note: Keep in mind that the front end of
your vehicle swings out when changing the
direction of the trailer.
Note: The system relies on user
measurements to determine sticker
placement or user installation of a sensor
to determine system limits. It is critical to
correctly take the key measurements or
properly install the sensor. Incorrect
measurements or sensor placement can
result in the improper function of the system
up to and including contact between your
vehicle and trailer. Even with correct
measurements and sensor placement, the
system cannot determine if the trailer body
may contact your vehicle. Check the
clearance between your vehicle and trailer,
especially for sharp turns.
Note: The system limits vehicle speed when
backing up. The system is not a replacement
for proper use of the throttle and brake
pedals.
Note: The system does not support backing
up when towing multiple trailers. If you are
towing more than one trailer, you must
disconnect the additional trailers before
using the system.
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Positioning Your Vehicle and
Trailer
Hitch your trailer to your vehicle and
connect the electrical wiring harness.
Check to make sure that the wiring is
working. See Essential Towing Checks
(page 295). Park your vehicle and hitched trailer on a
level surface.
For best results, make sure that your trailer
rides level with the ground when you hitch
your vehicle. More information on selecting
your towbar is available in the Towing
section. See
Towing (page 272).
Make sure that the trailer and your vehicle
are in line with each other. You can do this
by putting the transmission in drive (D) and
pulling straight forward. Setting Up the System
1. Press the button to switch the system
on.
2. Use the controls on the steering wheel
to select the option to add a trailer in
the information display. See
General
Information (page 109).
3. Add a personalized name for the trailer
using the screen prompts. Use the
down arrow to scroll to the preferred
letter and then press the right arrow to
advance to the next letter. Press OK to
continue.
4. Select the Trailer Brake Type.
Note: Select Default Electric/Surge/None
if your trailer has electric, surge or no brakes.
5. Select the Trailer Brake Effort.
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Note:
Calibration steps for conventional
trailers, fifth wheel and gooseneck trailers
vary. Calibration instructions for fifth wheel
and gooseneck trailers are in the following
section.
Note: Keep the steering wheel straight
during the calibration process. If the steering
wheel is in a turned position, the calibration
pauses.
Note: For best results, do not calibrate the
system at night.
Fifth Wheel and Gooseneck Trailer
Setup (If Equipped)
The following are examples of fifth wheel
and gooseneck trailers. Installing the Sensor
To use the system with a fifth wheel or
gooseneck trailer, you must install a
sensor. Refer to the instructions in the
sensor kit for proper installation.
Note:
Make sure the arrows on the sensor
housing are facing up. Mount the sensor to
a vertical part of the trailer that pivots and
moves when you turn your vehicle. Do not
mount to a stationary surface or to the truck
side of the fifth wheel trailer hitch.
Note: You need to replace the 7/4 way
connector in the bumper with the
recommended 7/12 pin connector if your
vehicle did not come with the fifth wheel
prep package. See your authorized dealer.
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Note:
If your vehicle has the fifth wheel
prep package, you have everything you need.
If your vehicle does not have the fifth wheel
prep package, see your authorized dealer to
purchase the sensor kit and the 7/12 pin
connector.
Calibrating the System
During calibration, the system determines
the trailer length. The system supports
trailer lengths of 10– 39 ft (3– 11.94 m)
distance from the hitch point to the center
of the axle or axles.
To calibrate the system, you need an area
where you can safely drive forward and
turn left or right. An open parking lot is an
ideal place to perform the calibration.
Drive straight at approximately
5 mph
(8 km/h) to align the trailer behind your
vehicle. The information display and center
screen provide you with instructions and
tells you when the system is ready for a
turn. Turn left or right whenever you are
ready and in a safe turning area.
Note: You need to turn approximately 90
degrees to calibrate the system.
Note: The information display shows if you
are going too slow or fast. Calibration
pauses if the speed is outside the required
range of
2 – 16 mph (4– 25 km/h).
Using Pro Trailer Backup Assist
To use the system, press the button and
watch the information display. Use the
controls on the steering wheel to highlight
the trailer, then press OK to select the
trailer. When the system locates the sticker or
confirms the sensor is connected, the
display prompts you to shift into reverse
(R). The system turns on.
Note:
If you use the steering wheel, the
system turns off and a warning appears in
the information display.
Follow the screen prompts to steer your
vehicle and trailer.
Note: You may have to drive forward to
straighten the trailer.
Take your hands off the steering wheel and
turn the control knob instead. The knob
acts as the steering control for the trailer.
Note: The more you turn the knob, the
sharper the trailer turns.
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Turn and hold counterclockwise to make
the trailer go left.
Turn and hold clockwise to make the trailer
go right.
Note:
Practice maneuvering with the
system in a safe open area first.
Note: Try backing up in a straight line and
then turning the knob slowly in the direction
you want to go.
Note: Quickly turning and releasing the
knob results in a jerky movement of the
vehicle. Release the knob when the trailer is
moving in the direction you want. Control
the accelerator and brakes while the
system steers your vehicle automatically
to keep the trailer moving straight back.
Note:
For fifth wheel and gooseneck
trailers, the weight and hitch position of
these trailers may make the trailer respond
differently to the knob input than
conventional trailers. You may need to
release the knob early or stop and pull
forward to align your truck and trailer when
returning to straight backing after making a
turn.
Note: Trailer maneuvering performance
may be compromised when using a fifth
wheel sliding hitch or pivoting pin box since
the system does not know the pivot point.
Note: You may have to use the knob to
correct the trailer direction when attempting
to move the trailer straight back under some
conditions.
Note: The system limits the vehicle speed.
Note: When you release the knob or turn it
to the center position, your vehicle follows
the trailer's path.
Using Trailer Reverse Guidance
This provides information graphics and up
to seven camera views to help you backup
your trailer when you use the steering
wheel. If you do not set up the system, you
can still use the camera views.
Note: The hitch angle graphic, automatic
view switching and straight backup mode
are not available if you do not set up the
system.
1. Shift into reverse (R). Press the rear camera button to expand the menu.
2. Press the trailer icon.
3. Select the applicable trailer in the information display.
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4. When in this mode, you can see the
camera view on the side your trailer is
moving, or both sides when the trailer
is straight behind you. When the views
change with the trailer direction, it is
called auto mode. For example, if you
turn the trailer to the right, you see the
right side of your vehicle and trailer.
You can manually switch this view at
any time by using the arrow keys. To
return to auto mode, press the auto
button. Straight backup mode. Use this
view when you want to keep your
trailer completely in line with
your truck. In this mode, a steering wheel
graphic shows you which way to turn your
steering wheel to keep your trailer straight.
Note: It may be helpful to shift your vehicle
into drive (D), pull forward and straighten
out the vehicle and trailer before engaging
straight backup mode.
System Camera Views
Use the view that helps you the most when
reversing your vehicle and trailer. You can
use these views in either mode.
Left and right arrows let you see other
views regardless of your trailer angle in rear
split view camera and Trailer Reverse
Guidance view.
Auto mode is the default view if you have
set up Trailer Reverse Guidance. 360 camera. Shows a 360
degree view on the right-hand
side of the screen, with the keep
out zone on the left-hand side of the
screen. Rear view camera. Use this view
when you want to see your trailer
hitch or what is directly behind
your vehicle. Rear split view camera. Shows
a 180 degree view of behind your
vehicle.
Bed camera. Shows the truck
bed and can be used for a fifth
wheel or gooseneck trailer.
Trailer AUX camera. Shows a
rear view camera image of what
is behind your trailer. This
camera needs to be purchased and
separately installed. Trailer Reverse Guidance view.
Shows you a view of the sides of
your truck and your trailer. In
auto mode, this view moves as your trailer
moves so that you do not have to adjust
the camera as you turn. This takes you back to the
360-degree camera system and
out of the Trailer Reverse
Guidance feature. Auto. This feature returns you to
auto view.
Hitch Angle Graphic
After setting up a trailer, the display shows
a small top-view representation of your
truck and trailer.
This representation shows two,
different-colored lines. A black line shows
you where your trailer is in relation to your
vehicle. For Trailer Backup Assist, the white
line represents the amount the trailer can
turn based on knob input. For Trailer
Reverse Guidance, the white line
represents the amount the trailer can turn
based on steering wheel position.
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Measurement B has reached maximum or
minimum value:
•
Make sure that the sticker placement
instruction in step 3 of the setup has
been followed. Stickers placed outside
the allowed zone adversely affects the
system performance and could cause
improper feature function.
• Make sure that the measurement being
made is the horizontal distance only
from center of sticker to the hitch ball
center. A straight line distance that
includes any vertical rise or drop
increases the measurement and
causes an inaccurate value to be
entered into the system. See step 4 of
the setup for additional measurement
instructions.
Measurement C has reached maximum or
minimum value:
• Make sure you follow the sticker
placement instructions in step 3 of the
setup. Stickers placed outside the
allowed zone adversely affect the
system performance and could cause
improper feature function. If you have
met all the criteria for sticker
placement and you see this message,
the sticker is either too far below or too
close to the camera to properly
recognize the sticker. For the system
to operate correctly, the sticker height
must be lowered if you receive the
minimum warning or the sticker height
must be raised if you receive the
maximum warning.
• Only one sticker can be placed on the
trailer for correct system function. The
previous sticker must be removed or
covered so only one sticker is visible to
the camera.
• Measurement B and C must be
measured again if a new sticker is
placed on the trailer. Measurement D has reached maximum or
minimum value:
•
Make sure that the measurement being
made is the horizontal distance only
from tailgate to the center of the single
axle or the center of all the axles on the
trailer. See step 4 of the setup for
additional measurement instructions.
The system does not support trailer
lengths outside the range allowed by
the information display.
System is circling something beside the
sticker or system cannot find the sticker:
• Make sure the rear camera is clean and
the sticker is clearly visible in the
camera image. Clean the camera and
sticker if necessary.
• The camera system uses the entered
measurements to help locate the
sticker. Inaccurate sticker
measurements degrade the system ’s
ability to locate the sticker. Verify the
measurements you enter into the
system are accurate.
• Remove the incorrectly circled label or
decal if possible.
• If you cannot resolve the issue, try a
new sticker location. The sticker
location must still meet the
requirements noted in step 3 of the
setup instructions. Only one sticker can
be placed on the trailer for correct
system function. The previous sticker
must be removed or covered so only
one sticker is visible to the camera.
Calibration
The system monitors various vehicle
parameters to ensure your vehicle is being
driven straight and the trailer is straight
behind your vehicle. Any steering input or
trailer movement pauses the calibration.
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