2021 FORD F-150 Owners Manual

Evasive Steering Assist
............................402
Pre-Collision Assist – Troubleshooting .......................................................................
403
Driver Alert
What Is Driver Alert ....................................
407
How Does Driver Alert Work ...................
407
Driver Alert Precautions ...........................
407
Driver Alert Limitations .............................
407
Switching Driver Alert On and Off ........
407
Driver Alert – Troubleshooting ..............
408
Speed Sign Recognition
What Is Speed Sign Recognition .........
409
How Does Speed Sign Recognition Work .......................................................................
409
Speed Sign Recognition Precautions .......................................................................
409
Speed Sign Recognition Limitations .......................................................................
409
Speed Sign Recognition Indicators ......
409
Setting the Speed Sign Recognition Speed Warning ........................................
410
Setting the Speed Sign Recognition Speed Tolerance .....................................
410
Speed Sign Recognition – Troubleshooting ......................................
410
Load Carrying
Load Carrying Precautions .......................
412
Using a Slide-In Camper ...........................
413
Locating the Safety Compliance Certification Labels ................................
413
What Is the Gross Axle Weight Rating ........................................................................\
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413
What Is the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ........................................................................\
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413
What Is the Gross Combined Weight Rating ..........................................................
414
Calculating Payload ....................................
415
Calculating the Load Limit .......................
415Pickup Bed
Pickup Bed Precautions
............................
418
Pickup Bed Anchor Points .......................
418
Tailgate Anchor Points .............................
420
Pickup Bed Ramps ......................................
421
Connecting a Trailer
Connecting a Trailer Precautions .........
424
Hitches ............................................................
424
Connecting a Trailer ...................................
424
Trailer Lighting Check ...............................
426
Connecting a Trailer – Troubleshooting ........................................................................\
427
Towing a Trailer
Towing a Trailer Precautions ..................
428
Trailer Brake Precautions ........................
428
Towing a Trailer Limitations ...................
429
Loading Your Trailer ...................................
429
Trailer Towing Hints ...................................
429
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Watercraft ..............................
430
Towing Weights and Dimensions ..........
431
Towing a Trailer – Troubleshooting ......
433
Integrated Trailer Brake Controller
What Is the Integrated Trailer Brake Controller ..................................................
434
Integrated Trailer Brake Controller Precautions ..............................................
434
Using the Integrated Trailer Brake Controller ..................................................
434
Adjusting the Integrated Trailer Brake Controller Mode ......................................
436
Integrated Trailer Brake Controller – Troubleshooting .....................................
436
Trailer Sway Control
How Does Trailer Sway Control Work ........................................................................\
438
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Trailer Sway Control Precautions
.........438
Switching Trailer Sway Control On and Off ................................................................
438
Trailer Hitching Assistance
What Is Trailer Hitching Assistance ......
439
How Does Trailer Hitching Assistance Work ............................................................
439
Trailer Hitching Assistance Precautions ........................................................................\
439
Trailer Hitching Assistance Limitations ........................................................................\
439
Switching Trailer Hitching Assistance On and Off .......................................................
440
Using Trailer Hitching Assistance ........
440
Trailer Hitching Assistance Indicators ........................................................................\
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441
Smart Hitch
What Is Smart Hitch ..................................
442
How Does Smart Hitch Work .................
442
Smart Hitch Limitations ...........................
442
Using Smart Hitch ......................................
442
On-Board Scale
What Is On-Board Scale ..........................
444
How Does On-Board Scale Work .........
444
On-Board Scale Limitations ..................
444
Using On-Board Scale ..............................
444
Trailer Backup Assistance
What is Trailer Backup Assistance ......
446
How Does Trailer Backup Assistance Work ............................................................
446
Trailer Backup Assistance Precautions .......................................................................
446
Setting Up the Trailer Backup Assistance for a Conventional Trailer ...................
446
Switching Trailer Backup Assistance On and Off .......................................................
450
Using the Trailer Backup Assistance Controller ..................................................
450Using the Trailer Backup Assistance
Views ............................................................
451
Trailer Backup Assistance – Troubleshooting ......................................
453
Trailer Reverse Guidance
What Is Trailer Reverse Guidance ........
459
How Does Trailer Reverse Guidance Work ............................................................
459
Trailer Reverse Guidance Precautions .......................................................................
459
Setting Up Trailer Reverse Guidance for a Conventional Trailer ..........................
459
Switching Trailer Reverse Guidance On and Off .......................................................
462
Using Trailer Reverse Guidance Views ........................................................................\
463
Trailer Reverse Guidance – Troubleshooting .....................................
465
Driving Hints
Off-Road Driving .........................................
470
Cold Weather Precautions ......................
476
Driving on Snow and Ice ..........................
476
Breaking-In ....................................................
476
Driving Economically .................................
476
Driving in Special Conditions ..................
477
Floor Mats ......................................................
477
Snow Plowing - Vehicles Without: Snow Plow Mode
Snow Plowing Precautions .....................
479
Snow Plowing - Vehicles With: Snow Plow Mode
Snow Plowing Precautions ....................
480
Operating Your Vehicle With a Snowplow ................................................
480
Snowplow Mode .........................................
481
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Crash and Breakdown
Information
Roadside Assistance .................................483
High Voltage Battery Vehicle Precautions - Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) ........
484
Switching the Hazard Flashers On and Off ................................................................
485
Jump Starting the Vehicle .......................
485
Post-Crash Alert System .........................
487
Automatic Crash Shutoff ........................
487
Recovery Towing ........................................
488
Transporting the Vehicle .........................
489
Towing Your Vehicle
Towing Your Vehicle Precautions ........
490
Recreationally Towing Your Vehicle - 4x4 ..............................................................
490
Recreationally Towing Your Vehicle - 4x2 ........................................................................\
492
Emergency Towing ....................................
492
Towing Your Vehicle – Troubleshooting ........................................................................\
492
Fuses
Fuse Precautions ........................................
493
Under Hood Fuse Box ...............................
493
Body Control Module Fuse Box ............
499
Identifying Fuse Types ..............................
502
Fuses – Troubleshooting .........................
502
Maintenance
Maintenance Precautions .......................
503
Opening and Closing the Hood .............
503
Under Hood Overview - 2.7L EcoBoost™ .......................................................................
504
Under Hood Overview - 3.0L Diesel .....
505
Under Hood Overview - 3.3L .................
506
Under Hood Overview - 3.5L Ecoboost™ ........................................................................\
507
Under Hood Overview - 3.5L, Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) .........................
508Under Hood Overview - 5.0L
.................
509
Engine Oil .......................................................
510
Checking the Coolant .................................
511
Engine Air Filter .............................................
515
Draining the Fuel Filter Water Trap - Diesel ...........................................................
518
Changing the Fuel Filter - Diesel ...........
519
Changing the Fuel Filter - Gasoline ......
519
Changing the 12V Battery .........................
519
Adjusting the Headlamps .........................
521
Exterior Bulbs ...............................................
522
Interior Bulbs .................................................
531
Drive Belt Routing - 2.7L EcoBoost™, Vehicles With: Dual Generators .........
531
Drive Belt Routing - 2.7L EcoBoost™, Vehicles With: Single Generator ........
531
Drive Belt Routing - 3.0L Diesel ..............
531
Drive Belt Routing - 3.3L ...........................
532
Drive Belt Routing - 3.5L Ecoboost™, Vehicles With: Dual Generators ........
532
Drive Belt Routing - 3.5L Ecoboost™, Vehicles With: Single Generator .......
532
Drive Belt Routing - 3.5L, Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) ..........................................
532
Drive Belt Routing - 5.0L, Vehicles With: Single Generator .....................................
533
Drive Belt Routing - 5.0L, Vehicles With: Dual Generators ......................................
533
Vehicle Care
Cleaning Products ......................................
534
Cleaning the Exterior .................................
535
Cleaning the Interior ...................................
537
Repairing Minor Paint Damage .............
539
Waxing Your Vehicle ..................................
539
Storing Your Vehicle
Preparing Your Vehicle for Storage ......
540
Removing Your Vehicle From Storage ........................................................................\
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541
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Wheel and Tire Information
Locating the Tire label
..............................542
Department of Transportation Uniform Tire Quality Grades ................................
542
Information on the Tire Sidewall ..........
543
Glossary of Tire Terminology .................
548
Tire Replacement Requirements .........
549
Using Snow Chains .....................................
551
Using Bead-Lock Wheels - Raptor ......
553
Tire Care
Checking the Tire Pressures ...................
555
Inflating the Tires ........................................
555
Inspecting the Tire for Wear ...................
556
Inspecting the Tire for Damage ............
556
Inspecting the Wheel Valve Stems ......
557
Tire Rotation .................................................
557
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
What Is the Tire Pressure Monitoring System .......................................................
559
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Overview ....................................................
559
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Precautions ..............................................
560
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Limitations ...............................................
560
Viewing the Tire Pressures .......................
561
Resetting Tire Pressure Monitoring System ........................................................
561
Tire Pressure Monitoring System – Troubleshooting .....................................
564
Changing a Road Wheel
Changing a Flat Tire ..................................
566
Wheel Nuts ....................................................
572Capacities and Specifications
Engine Specifications - 2.7L EcoBoost™
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574
Engine Specifications - 3.0L Diesel ......
575
Engine Specifications - 3.3L ...................
576
Engine Specifications - 3.5L Ecoboost™ ........................................................................\
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577
Engine Specifications - 3.5L, Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) ..........................
578
Engine Specifications - 5.0L ...................
579
Motorcraft Parts - 2.7L EcoBoost™ .....
580
Motorcraft Parts - 3.0L Diesel ................
581
Motorcraft Parts - 3.3L .............................
582
Motorcraft Parts - 3.5L Ecoboost™ .....
583
Motorcraft Parts - 3.5L Ecoboost™, Raptor ........................................................
584
Motorcraft Parts - 3.5L, Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) ..........................................
585
Motorcraft Parts - 5.0L ............................
586
Engine Oil Capacity and Specification - 2.7L EcoBoost™ ......................................
587
Engine Oil Capacity and Specification - 3.0L Diesel ................................................
588
Engine Oil Capacity and Specification - 3.3L ..............................................................
590
Engine Oil Capacity and Specification - 3.5L Ecoboost™ .....................................
592
Engine Oil Capacity and Specification - 3.5L, Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)
.......................................................................
594
Engine Oil Capacity and Specification - 5.0L .............................................................
596
Cooling System Capacity and Specification - 2.7L EcoBoost™ .......
598
Cooling System Capacity and Specification - 3.0L Diesel .................
599
Cooling System Capacity and Specification - 3.3L ...............................
599
Cooling System Capacity and Specification - 3.5L Ecoboost™ ......
600
Cooling System Capacity and Specification - 3.5L, Hybrid Electric
Vehicle (HEV) ...........................................
601
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Cooling System Capacity and
Specification - 5.0L ................................601
Cooling System Capacity and Specification - 3.5L Ecoboost™,
Raptor, Police Responder ...................
602
Fuel Tank Capacity - Gasoline, Excluding: Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) ...........
603
Fuel Tank Capacity - Diesel ...................
604
Fuel Tank Capacity - Gasoline, Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) .........................
605
Fuel Tank Capacity - Raptor ..................
606
Air Conditioning System Capacity and Specification - 2.7L EcoBoost™ .......
607
Air Conditioning System Capacity and Specification - 3.0L Diesel .................
608
Air Conditioning System Capacity and Specification - 3.3L ...............................
609
Air Conditioning System Capacity and Specification - 3.5L Ecoboost™ .......
610
Air Conditioning System Capacity and Specification - 3.5L, Hybrid Electric
Vehicle (HEV) ............................................
611
Air Conditioning System Capacity and Specification - 5.0L ................................
612
Washer Fluid Specification ......................
612
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Capacity and Specification .............................................
613
Brake Fluid Specification ..........................
613
Transfer Case Fluid Capacity and Specification - 4x4 .................................
614
Transfer Case Fluid Capacity and Specification - Raptor ...........................
615
Front Axle Fluid Capacity and Specification - 4x4 .................................
616
Rear Axle Fluid Capacity and Specification .............................................
616
Rear Axle Fluid Capacity and Specification - Raptor ............................
617
Rear Axle Fluid Capacity and Specification - Police Responder ......
618
Vehicle Identification
Vehicle Identification Number ...............
619Connected Vehicle
What Is a Connected Vehicle
................
620
Connected Vehicle Requirements .......
620
Connected Vehicle Limitations .............
620
Connecting the Vehicle to a Mobile Network .....................................................
620
Connecting the Vehicle to a Wi-Fi Network .....................................................
620
Connected Vehicle – Troubleshooting ........................................................................\
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621
Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot
Creating a Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot .........
624
Changing the Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot Name or Password ................................
624
Audio System
Audio System Precautions .....................
626
Identifying the Audio Unit .......................
626
Switching the Audio Unit On and Off ........................................................................\
626
Selecting the Audio Source ....................
626
Playing or Pausing the Audio Source ........................................................................\
626
Adjusting the Volume ................................
627
Switching Shuffle Mode On and Off ........................................................................\
627
Switching Repeat Mode On and Off ........................................................................\
627
Setting a Memory Preset .........................
627
Muting the Audio .........................................
627
Adjusting the Sound Settings ................
627
Setting the Clock and Date ....................
628
AM/FM Radio ...............................................
628
Switching the Display On and Off .......
629
Digital Radio .................................................
629
Satellite Radio .............................................
630
Audio System – Troubleshooting .........
633
Center Display Overview
Center Display Precautions .....................
637
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Center Display Limitations
......................637
Status Bar ......................................................
637
Feature Bar ...................................................
638
Information On Demand Screen - Vehicles With: 12.3 Inch Screen ........
639
Rebooting the Center Display ...............
639
Voice Interaction
What is Voice Interaction ........................
640
Setting the Wake Word ...........................
640
Beginning a Voice Interaction ...............
640
Voice Interaction Examples ...................
640
Phone
Phone Precautions ....................................
643
Connecting Your Phone ...........................
643
Phone Menu .................................................
643
Making and Receiving a Phone Call .....
645
Sending and Receiving a Text Message .......................................................................
646
Switching Text Message Notification On and Off .......................................................
647
Bluetooth®
Connecting a Bluetooth® Device ........
648
Playing Media Using Bluetooth® .........
648
Apps
App Precautions .........................................
649
App Requirements ....................................
649
Accessing Apps ...........................................
649
Enabling Apps on an iOS Device ..........
649
Enabling Apps on an Android Device .......................................................................
649
Switching Apple CarPlay On and Off .......................................................................
650
Switching Android Auto On and Off ....
650
Personal Profiles
How Do Personal Profiles Work .............
651Enabling or Disabling Personal Profiles
........................................................................\
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651
Creating a Personal Profile .....................
652
Linking or Unlinking a Personal Profile to a Remote Control ...................................
652
Navigation
Accessing Navigation ................................
653
Navigation Map Updates .........................
653
Adjusting the Map ......................................
653
Live Traffic .....................................................
653
Setting a Destination ................................
653
Waypoints .....................................................
654
Route Guidance ..........................................
654
Trailer Towing Navigation ........................
655
Vehicle System Updates
Updating the Vehicle Systems Wirelessly .......................................................................
656
Performing a Master Reset .....................
657
Accessories
Accessories ...................................................
658
Auxiliary Switches - Raptor/ Tremor
What Are the Auxiliary Switches ..........
659
Locating the Auxiliary Switches ...........
659
Locating the Auxiliary Switch Wiring .......................................................................
659
Identifying the Auxiliary Switch Wiring .......................................................................
660
Warranty Terms and Conditions - Raptor
Base Warranty ..............................................
661
Ford Protect
What Is Ford Protect .................................
662
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Scheduled Maintenance
General Maintenance Information
......664
Normal Scheduled Maintenance .........
667
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance - Diesel ............................
670
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance - Gasoline .......................
675
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance - Raptor ..........................
678
Decommissioning the Vehicle - Police Responder
Decommissioning Requirements .........
682
Customer Information
Rollover Warning ........................................
683
The Better Business Bureau Auto Line Program .....................................................
683
The Mediation and Arbitration Program .......................................................................
684
Ordering a Canadian French Owner's Manual .......................................................
684
Reporting Safety Defects in the United States .........................................................
685
Reporting Safety Defects in Canada .......................................................................
685
Type Approvals ...........................................
686
Radio Frequency Certification Labels ........................................................................\
705
Perchlorate ....................................................
734
Replacement Parts Recommendation ........................................................................\
734
Mobile Communications Equipment ........................................................................\
735
End User License Agreement .................
735
Emission Law ...............................................
760
Export Unique Options ..............................
761
Appendices
Electromagnetic Compatibility .............
763
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