2021 FORD F-150 ignition

ENGINE AIR FILTER - INFORMATION MESSAGES - DIESEL
Action
Message
Indicates the engine air filter is performing as expected.
Filter OK
Indicates that there is a higher than expected restriction
across the engine air filter, which could represent an air filter at full useful life or a filter with an obstruction.
When this displays, inspect the engine air filter and replace if necessary.
After the inspection or engine air filter replacement, you must reset the system in order to change the status from Check Filter to Filter OK.
Check Filter See Manual
Indicates that there is an error within the electronic air filtermaintenance minder system requiring service.
System Fault See Manual
DRAINING THE FUEL FILTER
WATER TRAP - DIESEL WARNING: Do not drain the
water-in-fuel separator while the engine
is running. Failure to follow this warning
may result in fire, serious injury, death or
property damage. WARNING:
Do not dispose of fuel
in the household refuse or the public
sewage system. Use an authorized waste
disposal facility.
Your vehicle's fuel system has a fuel filter
and water separator to remove water from
the fuel.
If the water in fuel indicator illuminates
when the engine is running, stop your
vehicle as soon as safely possible, shut off
the engine, then drain the fuel and water
separator.
Note: Allowing water to stay in the fuel
system after the water in fuel indicator
illuminates could result in extensive damage
or failure of the fuel injection system. The fuel water trap is above the frame rail
under the driver side of the vehicle.
Make sure the ignition is off before
performing the following steps.
Front of Vehicle.
A
1. Loosen the drain plug approximately one and a half turns.
2. Allow the water to drain.
3. Tighten the drain plug until you feel a strong resistance.
4. Switch the ignition on for 30 seconds, then switch the ignition off. Repeat
twice.
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For longer, trouble-free operation, keep the
top of the battery clean and dry and the
battery cables tightly fastened to the
battery terminals. If any corrosion is
present on the battery or terminals, remove
the cables from the terminals and clean
with a wire brush. You can neutralize the
acid with a solution of baking soda and
water.
We recommend that you disconnect the
negative battery cable terminal from the
battery if you plan to store your vehicle for
an extended period.
Note:
If you only disconnect the negative
battery cable terminal, make sure it is
isolated or placed away from the battery
terminal to avoid unintended connection or
arcing.
To maintain correct operation of the
battery management system, if you add
any electrical devices to your vehicle, do
not connect the ground connection directly
to the negative battery terminal. A
connection at the negative battery terminal
can cause inaccurate measurements of
the battery condition and potential
incorrect system operation.
Note: If you add electrical accessories or
components to your vehicle this may
adversely affect battery performance,
durability and the performance of other
electrical systems on your vehicle.
If you replace the battery make sure it
matches the electrical requirements of
your vehicle.
If you disconnect or replace the battery
and your vehicle has an automatic
transmission, it must relearn its adaptive
strategy. Because of this, the transmission
may shift firmly when first driven. This is
normal operation while the transmission
fully updates its operation to optimum
shift feel. Remove and Reinstall the Battery
To disconnect or remove the battery, do
the following:
1.
Apply the parking brake and switch the
ignition off.
2. Switch all electrical equipment off, for
example lights and radio.
3. Wait a minimum of two minutes before
disconnecting the battery.
Note: The engine management system has
a power hold function and remains powered
for a period of time after you switch the
ignition off. This is to allow diagnostic and
adaptive tables to be stored. Disconnecting
the battery without waiting can cause
damage not covered by the vehicle
Warranty.
4. Disconnect the negative battery cable terminal.
5. Disconnect the positive battery cable terminal.
6. Remove the battery securing clamp.
7. Remove the battery.
8. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Note: Before reconnecting the battery,
make sure the ignition remains switched off.
Note: Make sure the battery cable terminals
are fully tightened.
Note: After cleaning or replacing the
battery, make sure you reinstall the battery
cover or shield.
If you disconnect or replace the vehicle
battery, you must reset the following
features:
• Window bounce-back. See Window
Bounce-Back (page 162).
• Clock Settings.
• Pre-set radio stations.
• Steering Angle Sensor.
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Note:
To calibrate the steering angle
sensor, drive the vehicle above 30 mph
(50 km/h) for a minimum of 1.2 mi (2 km).
Make sure to drive straight ahead for a
minimum of 30 seconds. Several vehicle
functions are disabled and a warning light
could appear until the sensor is calibrated.
Battery Management System
The battery management system monitors
battery conditions and takes actions to
extend battery life. If excessive battery
drain is detected, the system temporarily
disables some of the following features:
• Heated rear window.
• Heated seats.
• Climate control.
• Heated steering wheel.
• Audio unit.
• Navigation system.
A message may appear in the information
display to alert you that battery protection
actions are active.
After battery replacement, or in some
cases after charging the battery with an
external charger, the battery management
system requires eight hours of vehicle sleep
time to relearn the battery state of charge.
During this time your vehicle must remain
fully locked with the ignition off.
Note: If you add electrical accessories or
components to the vehicle, it may adversely
affect battery performance and durability.
This may also affect the performance of
other electrical systems in the vehicle.
Battery Disposal Make sure that you dispose of
old batteries in an
environmentally friendly way.
Seek advice from your local authority
about recycling old batteries. ADJUSTING THE HEADLAMPS
Vertical Aim Adjustment
The headlamps on your vehicle are
properly aimed at the assembly plant. If
your vehicle has been in an accident,
contact an authorized dealer to check and
realign your headlamps.
Headlamp Aiming Target
8 feet (2.4 m).
A
Center height of lamp to ground.
B
25 feet (7.6 m).
C
Horizontal reference line.
D
1. Park your vehicle directly in front of a wall or screen on a level surface,
approximately
25 ft (7.6 m) away.
2. Measure the height from the center of your headlamp, indicated by a 3
millimeter circle on the lens, to the
ground and mark an
8 ft (2.4 m)
horizontal reference line on the vertical
wall or screen at this height, a piece of
masking tape works well.
3. Switch on the low beam headlamps to
illuminate the wall or screen and open
the hood. Cover one of the headlamps
so no light hits the wall.
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If you intend on parking your vehicle for an
extended period after cleaning the wheels
with a wheel cleaner, drive your vehicle for
a few minutes before parking your vehicle.
This reduces the risk of corrosion of the
brake discs, brake pads and linings.
Do not clean the wheels when they are hot.
Note:
Some car washes could damage
wheel rims and covers.
Note: Using non-recommended cleaners,
harsh cleaning products, chrome wheel
cleaners or abrasive materials could
damage wheel rims and covers.
CLEANING THE ENGINE
COMPARTMENT
Use a vacuum cleaner to remove debris
from the screen area below windshield.
Note: If you are not familiar with the parts
around the engine do not wash the engine
compartment. Avoid frequent engine
washes.
When washing the engine compartment:
• Never wash or rinse the engine while it
is hot or running.
• Never wash or rinse any ignition coil,
spark plug wire or spark plug well.
• Cover the battery, power distribution
box, and air filter assembly to prevent
water damage.
Note: If your vehicle has an engine cover
remove the cover before application of
shampoo and degreaser.
• Spray an approved engine shampoo
and degreaser on all parts that require
cleaning and rinse with water. CLEANING STRIPES OR
GRAPHICS
It is recommended to wash your vehicle by
hand however, pressure washing may be
used under the following conditions:
•
Use a spray with a 40° wide spray
angle pattern.
• Keep the nozzle at a
12 in (305 mm)
distance and 90° angle to your
vehicle's surface.
• Do not use water pressure higher than
2,000 psi (14,000 kPa)
.
• Do not use water hotter than
179°F
(82°C).
Note: Holding the pressure washer nozzle
at an angle to the vehicle's surface may
damage graphics and cause the edges to
peel away from the vehicle's surface.
CLEANING CAMERA LENSES AND
SENSORS
We recommend that you only use
lukewarm or cold water and a soft cloth
to clean the camera lens and sensors.
Note: Do not pressure wash camera lens
and sensors.
CLEANING THE UNDERBODY
Flush the complete underside of your
vehicle frequently. Keep body and door
drain holes free from packed dirt.
Rear suspension components may require
regular cleaning with a power washer or a
thorough rinse with a strong stream of
water if the vehicle is operated in dusty or
muddy environments. Rear leaf springs or
other suspension components may emit
squeaking or popping noises while
operating the vehicle if particles, such as
dirt, rocks, or other debris, are present in
the components.
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VIEWING THE TIRE
PRESSURES
Using the information display
arrow keys navigate to the truck
info section where you can view
the tire pressures.
RESETTING TIRE PRESSURE
MONITORING SYSTEM
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System Reset Procedure
WARNING: To determine
the required pressure(s) for your
vehicle, see the Safety
Compliance Certification Label
(on the door hinge pillar,
door-latch post or the door edge
that meets the door-latch post,
next to the driver seat) or the
Tire Label on the B-Pillar or the
edge of the driver door. You must reset the tire pressure
monitoring system after each tire
rotation on vehicles that require
different recommended tire
pressures in the front tires as
compared to the rear tires.
Note:
To reduce the chances of
interference from another vehicle,
perform the system reset
procedure at least three feet, one
meter, away from another vehicle
undergoing the system reset
procedure at the same time.
Note: Do not wait more than two
minutes between resetting each
tire sensor or the system can
time-out and you need to repeat
the entire procedure on all four
wheels.
1. Drive the vehicle above 20 mph
(32 km/h)
for at least two
minutes, then park in a safe
location where you can easily
get to all four tires and have
access to an air pump.
2. Switch the ignition off.
3. Switch the ignition on but do
not start the engine.
4. Switch the hazard flashers on
then off three times.
Note: You must accomplish this
within 10 seconds. If you
successfully enter the reset mode,
the horn sounds once, the system
indicator flashes and a message
shows in the information display.
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Note:
If the system does not enter
reset mode, try again starting at
Step 2. If after repeated attempts
to enter the reset mode, the horn
does not sound, the system
indicator does not flash and no
message shows in the information
display, contact your authorized
dealer.
5. Remove the valve cap from the
valve stem on the left front tire.
Decrease the air pressure until
the horn sounds.
Note: The single horn tone
confirms that the sensor
identification code has been
learned by the module for this
position. If the horn sounds twice,
the reset procedure was
unsuccessful, and you must repeat
it.
6. Remove the valve cap from the
valve stem on the right front
tire. Decrease the air pressure
until the horn sounds.
7. Repeat the previous step on the right rear tire and then on
the left rear tire.
8. Switch the ignition off.
Note: If the horn sounds twice
again after switching the ignition
off, and repeating the procedure,
contact your authorized dealer and
have your vehicle checked as soon
as possible.
9. Set all four tires to the
recommended air pressure as
indicated on the Safety
Compliance Certification Label. Trailer Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (If Equipped)
Note: Additional equipment may
be required for your vehicle to
support trailer tire pressure and
temperature monitoring. See your
authorized dealer for more
information.
Note: The trailer tire pressure
monitoring system is not a
substitute for proper tire
maintenance. It is your
responsibility to maintain correct
tire pressures at all times.
Note: If a trailer tire is repaired,
replaced or broken down for
service, the screw and valve on the
trailer tire pressure sensor should
be replaced. See your authorized
dealer for details. The trailer tire pressure monitoring
system is an added safety feature
that allows you to view your trailer
tire pressures and temperatures
through the information display.
See
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System – Information
Messages
(page 565). Tire
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ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS - 2.7L ECOBOOST™
Specification
Engine
10.0:1
Compression ratio.
165 in³ (2,700 cm³)
Displacement.
1-4-2-5-3-6
Firing order.
Coil on plug
Ignition system.
Minimum 87 octane
Required fuel.
0.028 in (0.7 mm) - 0.031 in (0.8 mm)
Spark plug gap.
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ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS - 3.3L
Specification
Engine
12:1
Compression ratio.
203.8 in³ (3,340 cm³)
Displacement.
1-4-2-5-3-6
Firing order.
Coil on plug
Ignition system.
Minimum 87 octane
Required fuel.
0.049 in (1.25 mm) - 0.053 in (1.35 mm)
Spark plug gap.
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