2021 FORD F-150 tailgate

REMOVING A REAR LAMP
ASSEMBLY
1. Make sure the headlamps are off.
2. Open the tailgate to access the rear
lamp assemblies. 3. Remove the two bolts from the tail
lamp assembly. Then, carefully pull the
lamp assembly from the tailgate pillar
by releasing the two retaining tabs.
4. Disconnect the electrical connector from the bulb.
5. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
CHANGING A HEADLAMP BULB WARNING: Make sure the bulbs
have cooled down before removing
them. Failure to follow this warning could
result in serious personal injury.
Accessing the Halogen High Beam
and Low Beam Bulbs
1. Rotate the steering wheel to the opposite side of the bulb needing
replacement. 2.
Remove the screws and push pins from
the front of the wheel liner.
3. Pull the wheel liner back towards the tire to gain access to the bulbs.
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Changing the Remote Control Battery -
Vehicles With: Push Button Start..........92
Changing the Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot Name or Password..................................624
Charging a Device.........................................215
Charging a Wireless Device.......................231
Checking MyKey System Status............100
Checking the Brake Fluid
..........................309
Checking the Coolant..................................511
Checking the Seatbelts
...............................69
Checking the Selective Catalytic Reduction System Status.......................277
Checking the Tire Pressures....................555
Checking the Wiper Blades
......................144
Children and Airbags.....................................75
Child Restraint Anchor Points...................50 Locating the Child Restraint Lower Anchor
Points................................................................... 50
Locating the Child Restraint Top Tether Anchor Points.................................................... 51
What Are the Child Restraint Anchor Points................................................................... 50
Child Restraints...............................................52 Child Restraint Position Information.............52
Child Restraints Recommendation...............53
Child Safety......................................................49 Child Restraint Anchor Points......................... 50
Child Restraints..................................................... 52
Installing Child Restraints................................. 53
Child Safety Locks.........................................62
Child Safety Precautions.............................49
Cleaning Products.......................................534
Cleaning the Exterior..................................535 Cleaning Camera Lenses and
Sensors............................................................. 536
Cleaning Chrome, Aluminium or Stainless Steel................................................................... 535
Cleaning Headlamps and Rear Lamps............................................................... 535
Cleaning Stripes or Graphics.........................536
Cleaning the Engine Compartment...........536
Cleaning the Exterior Precautions...............535
Cleaning the Underbody................................. 536
Cleaning Wheels................................................ 535
Cleaning Windows and Wiper Blades............................................................... 535
Cleaning the Interior....................................537 Cleaning Carpets and Floor Mats................538 Cleaning Displays and Screens.....................
537
Cleaning Moonroof Tracks............................. 538
Cleaning Plastic.................................................. 537
Cleaning Seatbelts............................................ 538
Cleaning Seats and the Headliner...............537
Cleaning the Instrument Panel.....................537
Clearing All MyKeys
.....................................100
Clearing the Garage Door Opener..........212
Climate Control
.............................................186
Auto Mode............................................................ 188
Climate Control Hints.................................189
Closing the Tailgate
......................................119
Closing the Tailgate From Inside Your
Vehicle................................................................ 119
Closing the Tailgate From Outside Your Vehicle................................................................ 119
Closing the Tailgate Using the Remote Control............................................................... 120
Cold Weather Precautions.......................476
Connected Vehicle
......................................620
Connected Vehicle –
Troubleshooting............................................. 621
Connecting the Vehicle to a Mobile Network........................................................... 620
Connected Vehicle Data...............................31
Connected Vehicle Limitations..............620
Connected Vehicle Requirements
........620
Connected Vehicle – Troubleshooting.........................................621
Connected Vehicle – Frequently Asked Questions......................................................... 621
Connecting a Bluetooth® Device.........648
Connecting a Trailer....................................424 Connecting a Trailer –
Troubleshooting............................................ 427
Hitches................................................................... 424
Connecting a Trailer Precautions..........424
Connecting a Trailer – Troubleshooting........................................427
Connecting a Trailer – Information Messages.......................................................... 427
Connecting the Vehicle to a Mobile Network.......................................................620
Connecting FordPass to the Modem.........620
Enabling and Disabling the Modem...........620
What Is the Modem.......................................... 620
Connecting the Vehicle to a Wi-Fi Network.......................................................620
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Lane Centering Alerts......................................
360
Lane Centering Automatic Cancellation................................................... 360
Lane Centering Indicators............................... 361
Lane Centering Limitations........................... 360
Lane Centering Precautions..........................359
Lane Centering Requirements......................359
Switching Lane Centering On and Off...................................................................... 360
Lane Keeping System Indicators...........385
Lane Keeping System................................382 Aid Mode.............................................................. 384
Alert and Aid Mode........................................... 384
Alert Mode............................................................ 383
Lane Keeping System – Troubleshooting............................................ 386
Lane Keeping System Limitations........382
Lane Keeping System Precautions.......382
Lane Keeping System – Troubleshooting.......................................386
Lane Keeping System – Frequently Asked Questions......................................................... 387
Lane Keeping System – Information Messages......................................................... 386
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Watercraft................................430
Linking or Unlinking a Personal Profile to a Remote Control.....................................652
Live Traffic......................................................653 Switching Live Traffic On and Off...............653
What Is Live Traffic........................................... 653
Load Carrying.................................................412
Load Carrying Precautions........................412
Loading Your Trailer....................................429
Locating the 360 Degree Cameras.......342
Locating the 360 Degree Cameras - Raptor/Tremor...........................................343
Locating the Auxiliary Switches............659
Locating the Auxiliary Switch Wiring............................................................659
Locating the Blind Spot Information System Sensors
........................................390
Locating the Brake Fluid Reservoir.......308
Locating the Cross Traffic Alert Sensors........................................................394
Locating the Fuel Filler Funnel...............260
Locating the Keyless Entry Keypad........110 Locating the Memory Function
Buttons........................................................209
Locating the Power Outlets
......................218
Locating the Pre-Collision Assist Sensors........................................................399
Locating the Pre-Collision Assist Sensors - Police Responder
..................................399
Locating the Rear View Camera............339
Locating the Safety Compliance Certification Labels...................................413
Locating the Tire label...............................542
Locating the USB Ports..............................214
Locating the USB Ports - Raptor
............214
Locating the Wireless Accessory Charger..........................................................231
Locating Your Vehicle....................................91
Locking and Unlocking the Tailgate........113
Locking the Rear Window Controls
.......163
M
Maintenance.................................................503 Engine Air Filter.................................................... 515
Engine Oil.............................................................. 510
Exterior Bulbs...................................................... 522
Interior Bulbs........................................................ 531
Maintenance Precautions........................503
Making and Receiving a Phone Call.................................................................645
Manually Dimming the Interior Mirror..............................................................164
Manually Releasing the Electric Parking Brake................................................................311
Manually Shifting Gears............................283 Shifting Using the Buttons on the Selector
Lever.................................................................. 284
Shifting Using the Paddle Shifters..............283
Manual Park Release.................................288 Manual Park Release Precautions..............288
Using Manual Park Release........................... 288
What Is Manual Park Release.......................288
Manual Seats
.................................................196
Adjusting the Head Restraint......................... 196
Adjusting the Lumbar Support..................... 198
Adjusting the Seat Backrest........................... 197
Folding the Seats.............................................. 204
Head Restraint Components......................... 196
Installing the Head Restraint.......................... 197
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Moving the Seat Backward and
Forward.............................................................. 197
Removing the Head Restraint........................ 197
Unfolding the Seats.......................................... 205
Massage Seats..............................................201
Adjusting the Massage Seat
Settings............................................................ 202
Massage Seat Limitations............................... 201
Memory Function........................................209
Memory Function Precautions...............209
Mislock.............................................................105 Mislock Limitations............................................ 105
Switching Mislock On and Off.......................105
What Is Mislock................................................... 105
Mobile Communications Equipment...................................................735
Mobile Device Data........................................32
Moonroof Bounce-Back
............................168
Overriding Moonroof Bounce-Back............168
What Is Moonroof Bounce-Back.................. 168
Moonroof.........................................................167 Moonroof Bounce-Back.................................. 168
Motorcraft Parts - 2.7L EcoBoost™................................................580
Motorcraft Parts - 3.0L Diesel.................581
Motorcraft Parts - 3.3L
..............................582
Motorcraft Parts - 3.5L, Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)............................................585
Motorcraft Parts - 3.5L Ecoboost™, Raptor...........................................................584
Motorcraft Parts - 3.5L Ecoboost™.................................................583
Motorcraft Parts - 5.0L.............................586
Muting the Audio..........................................627
MyKey Settings...............................................98 Configurable MyKey Settings.......................... 98
Non-Configurable MyKey Settings................98
MyKey – Troubleshooting..........................101 MyKey – Frequently Asked
Questions......................................................... 103
MyKey – Information Messages.................... 101
MyKey ™
............................................................98
MyKey Settings..................................................... 98
MyKey – Troubleshooting................................ 101
N
Navigation Map Updates
..........................653 Navigation......................................................653
Adjusting the Map............................................. 653
Live Traffic............................................................ 653
Route Guidance................................................. 654
Setting a Destination....................................... 653
Waypoints............................................................ 654
Normal Scheduled Maintenance
..........667
O
Off-Road Driving
..........................................470
After Driving Your Vehicle Off-Road...........475
Basic Off-Road Driving Techniques............470
Driving Off-Road................................................. 471
Driving Through Water Limitations.............474
Driving Your Vehicle at High Speeds...........473
Off-Road Driving Aids...................................... 474
Off-Road Driving Precautions.......................470
Water Wading...................................................... 474
What Is Off-Road Driving............................... 470
On-Board Scale Limitations...................444
On-Board Scale
...........................................444
Opening and Closing the Flip Key...........90
Opening and Closing the Hood..............503
Opening and Closing the Moonroof......167
Opening and Closing the Sliding Windows.......................................................163
Opening and Closing the Sun Shade.............................................................167
Opening and Closing the Windows.......162
Opening the Tailgate
....................................113
Opening the Tailgate From Inside Your
Vehicle................................................................ 119
Opening the Tailgate From Outside Your Vehicle................................................................. 113
Opening the Tailgate Using the Remote Control................................................................ 119
Operating the Doors From Inside Your Vehicle...........................................................104
Individually Unlocking and Locking the Doors Using the Locking Button..............104
Opening the Doors From Inside Your Vehicle............................................................... 105
Operating the Doors From Outside Your Vehicle...........................................................104
Unlocking and Locking the Doors Using the Key Blade.......................................................... 104
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Unlocking and Locking the Doors Using the
Remote Control............................................. 104
Operating Your Vehicle With a Snowplow...................................................480
Ordering a Canadian French Owner's Manual.........................................................684
Overriding Reverse Braking Assist..........315
Overriding the Set Speed.........................358
P
Parking Aid Indicators................................338
Parking Aid Precautions
............................334
Parking Aids...................................................334
Front Parking Aid............................................... 335
Parking Aids – Troubleshooting...................338
Rear Parking Aid................................................. 334
Side Parking Aid................................................. 336
Parking Aids – Troubleshooting
.............338
Parking Aids – Information
Messages......................................................... 338
Passive Anti-Theft System.......................134 How Does the Passive Anti-Theft System
Work.................................................................... 134
What Is the Passive Anti-Theft System............................................................... 134
Pedestrian Alert System.............................86
Perchlorate.....................................................734
Performing a Master Reset
......................657
Personalized Settings..................................181
Changing the Measure Unit............................. 181
Changing the Temperature Unit.................... 181
Changing the Tire Pressure Unit.................... 181
Personal Profiles
...........................................651
Personal Safety System Components...................................................71
Personal Safety System ™
...........................71
Phone Menu..................................................643
Phone...............................................................643
Phone Precautions.....................................643
Pickup Bed Anchor Points........................418 Installing and Removing the Pickup Bed
Tie-Down Cleats............................................ 419
Locating the Pickup Bed Anchor Points................................................................. 418
Pickup Bed Anchor Point Load Capacities....................................................... 420Pickup Bed Anchor Point
Precautions ...................................................... 418
Pickup Bed......................................................418 Pickup Bed Anchor Points.............................. 418
Pickup Bed Ramps............................................. 421
Tailgate Anchor Points.................................... 420
Pickup Bed Precautions.............................418
Pickup Bed Ramps
.......................................421
Installing and Removing the Pickup Bed
Ramp Holder................................................... 421
Installing and Removing the Pickup Bed Ramps............................................................... 422
Pickup Bed Ramp Precautions...................... 421
Storing the Pickup Bed Ramps.................... 423
Playing Media Using Bluetooth®
..........648
Playing Media Using the USB Port.........214
Playing or Pausing the Audio Source...........................................................626
Police Engine Idle - Police Responder...................................................242
How Does Police Engine Idle Work.............242
What Is Police Engine Idle.............................. 242
Post-Crash Alert System
..........................487
How Does the Post-Crash Alert System
Work................................................................... 487
Post-Crash Alert System Limitations........487
Switching the Post-Crash Alert System Off....................................................................... 487
What Is the Post-Crash Alert System.............................................................. 487
Power Outlet Indicators
............................226
Power Outlet Indicators - Vehicles With: 2.4kW/7.2kW...............................................219
Power Outlet Indicators - Vehicles With: 2kW.................................................................218
Power Outlet Limitations..........................225
Power Outlet
..................................................216
Power Outlet – Troubleshooting..................222
Power Outlet Precautions........................225
Power Outlet Precautions - Vehicles With: 2.4kW/7.2kW
....................................217
Power Outlet Precautions - Vehicles With: 2kW.....................................................216
Power Outlet – Troubleshooting............222 Power Outlet – Frequently Asked
Questions......................................................... 224
Power Outlet – Information Messages.......................................................... 222
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Rear Parking Aid...........................................334
Locating the Rear Parking Aid
Sensors............................................................. 335
Rear Parking Aid Audible Warnings............335
Rear Parking Aid Limitations......................... 334
What is the Rear Parking Aid......................... 334
Rear Seats......................................................204 Heated Seats...................................................... 205
Manual Seats...................................................... 204
Rear View Camera Guide Lines.............340
Rear View Camera Precautions
.............339
Rear View Camera......................................339
Rear View Camera Settings.......................... 340
Rear View Camera Settings
....................340
Switching Rear View Camera Delay On and
Off........................................................................\
341
Switching the Rear View Camera View.................................................................... 341
Zooming the Rear View Camera In and Out..................................................................... 340
Rebooting the Center Display................639
Recalling a Preset Position
......................209
Recovery Towing.........................................488 Accessing the Front Towing Point..............488
Recreationally Towing Your Vehicle - 4x2
..................................................................492
Recreationally Towing Your Vehicle - 4x4.................................................................490
Refueling..........................................................261 Manually Opening the Fuel Filler
Door................................................................... 265
Refueling System Overview............................ 261
Refueling Your Vehicle..................................... 262
Releasing the Electric Parking Brake if the Vehicle Battery Has Run Out of
Charge............................................................312
Remote Control Limitations......................89
Remotely Starting and Stopping the Vehicle...........................................................183
Remote Start Limitations
..........................183
Remote Start Precautions........................183
Remote Start Remote Control Indicators......................................................184
Remote Start
.................................................183
Remote Start Settings..................................... 184
Remote Start Settings
...............................184
Setting the Remote Start Duration.............185 Switching Climate Control Auto Mode On
and Off.............................................................. 184
Switching Climate Control Last Settings On and Off....................................................... 184
Switching the Heated Seat Settings On and Off....................................................................... 185
Switching the Heated Steering Wheel Settings On and Off..................................... 185
Removing and Installing the Tailgate...........................................................113
Removing the Key Blade..............................91
Removing Your Vehicle From Storage..........................................................541
Repairing Minor Paint Damage..............539
Replacement Parts Recommendation.....................................734
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control............................................................95
Replacing the Cabin Air Filter..................194
Replacing the Front Wiper Blades.........144
Reporting Safety Defects in Canada
.........................................................685
Reporting Safety Defects in the United States...........................................................685
Reprogramming the Garage Door Opener...........................................................213
Resetting Ground Fault Detection
........220
Resetting the Circuit Breaker - Vehicles With: 7.2kW
...................................................221
Resetting the Stopping Position - Vehicles With: Power Adjustable
Steering Column.........................................141
Resetting Tire Pressure Monitoring System...........................................................561
Restarting the Engine.................................252
Resuming the Set Speed
...........................351
Reverse Braking Assist Indicators...........315
Reverse Braking Assist Precautions..................................................314
Reverse Braking Assist................................314 Reverse Braking Assist –
Troubleshooting............................................. 315
Reverse Braking Assist – Troubleshooting
.........................................315
Reverse Braking Assist – Frequently Asked
Questions......................................................... 316
Reverse Braking Assist – Information Messages.......................................................... 315
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Switching the Audio Unit On and
Off..................................................................626
Switching the Display On and Off........629
Switching the Electronic Locking Differential On and Off - 4x2...............305
Switching the Electronic Locking Differential On and Off - 4x4...............303
Switching the Electronic Locking Differential On and Off - Raptor.........302
Switching the Front Interior Lamps On and Off - Police Responder...................159
Switching the Front Interior Lamps On and Off
..........................................................159
Switching the Hazard Flashers On and Off..................................................................485
Switching the Heated Mirrors On and Off....................................................................187
Switching the Heated Rear Window On and Off
...........................................................187
Switching the Heated Steering Wheel On and Off - Vehicles With: Heated
Steering Wheel
............................................141
Switching the Heated Wiper Park On and Off....................................................................187
Switching the Lane Keeping System Mode.............................................................383
Switching the Lane Keeping System On and Off
.........................................................383
Switching the Rear Interior Lamps On and Off - Police Responder...................160
Switching the Rear Interior Lamps On and Off..........................................................160
Switching Traction Control On and Off...................................................................319
Switching Trail Control On and Off - Raptor...........................................................324
Switching Trailer Backup Assistance On and Off
.........................................................450
Switching Trailer Hitching Assistance On and Off
.........................................................440
Switching Trailer Reverse Guidance On and Off
.........................................................462
Switching Trailer Sway Control On and Off..................................................................438
Switching Trail Turn Assist On and Off
..................................................................328
Switching Utility Idle On and Off - Vehicles With: Flip Key.............................219 Symbols Glossary
..........................................26
Symbols Used on Your Vehicle.................26
T
Tachometer
......................................................171
Tailgate Anchor Points..............................420 Locating the Tailgate Anchor Points..........420
Tailgate Anchor Point Load
Capacities....................................................... 420
Tailgate Precautions
.....................................113
Tailgate Step...................................................114
Accessing the Tailgate Step............................ 114
Stowing the Tailgate Step................................ 115
Tailgate..............................................................113 Bed Extender......................................................... 115
Closing the Tailgate............................................ 119
Opening the Tailgate.......................................... 113
Tailgate Step......................................................... 114
Tailgate – Troubleshooting............................. 125
Tailgate – Troubleshooting.......................125 Tailgate – Frequently Asked
Questions......................................................... 126
Tailgate – Information Messages.................125
Tailgate – Warning Lamps.............................. 125
Tailgate Work Surface
..................................117
Team RS..............................................................21
Technical Specifications See: Capacities and Specifications.............574
Temporary Neutral Mode.........................285 Entering Temporary Neutral Mode.............286
Exiting Temporary Neutral Mode................286
Temporary Neutral Mode
Limitations...................................................... 285
What Is Temporary Neutral Mode...............285
The Better Business Bureau Auto Line Program
.......................................................683
The Mediation and Arbitration Program.......................................................684
Tire Care
..........................................................555
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Limitations..................................................560
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Overview......................................................559
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Precautions................................................560
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