2021 FORD F-150 instrument cluster

If the system malfunctions, a warning lamp
illuminates in the instrument cluster and
a message appears in the information
display. Have your vehicle checked as soon
as possible.
Note:
If arrows do not display, a message
appears in the information display.
Note: In some conditions, the system could
alert you, even when there is nothing in the
detection zone, for example a vehicle
passing further away from your vehicle.
CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT – TROUBLESHOOTING
CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT – INFORMATION MESSAGES Action
Message
Displays instead of indication arrows whenthe system detects a vehicle. Check for approaching traffic.
Cross Traffic Alert
Indicates blocked cross traffic alert systemsensors. Clean the sensors. If the message continues to appear, have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Cross Traffic Not Available Sensor Blocked
See Manual
The system has malfunctioned. Have yourvehicle checked as soon as possible.
Cross Traffic System Fault
Displays if you attach a trailer to yourvehicle.
Cross Traffic Alert Deactivated Trailer
Attached
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•
If required, switch the entire
pre-collision assist feature on or off.
• If required, switch evasive steering
assist on or off.
Note: Automatic emergency braking and
evasive steering turn on every time you
switch the ignition on.
Note: If your vehicle has a radar sensor, we
recommend that you switch the system off
if you install a snow plow or similar object
in such a way that it may block the radar
sensor. Your vehicle remembers the selected
setting across key cycles.
Note: If you switch automatic emergency
braking off, evasive steering assist switches
off.
LOCATING THE PRE-
COLLISION ASSIST SENSORS
- POLICE RESPONDER Camera.
1 If a message regarding a blocked camera
appears in the instrument cluster display,
something is obstructing the camera
images. With a blocked camera, the
system may not function, or performance
may reduce. See Pre-Collision Assist –
Information Messages (page 404).
Note: Proper system operation requires a
clear view of the road by the camera. Have
any windshield damage in the area of the
camera's field of view repaired.
Note: If your vehicle detects excessive heat
at the camera or a potential misalignment
condition, a message could 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 recalibrates successfully.
LOCATING THE PRE-
COLLISION ASSIST SENSORS Camera.
1.
Radar sensor (if equipped).
2.
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PRE-COLLISION ASSIST –
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- POLICE RESPONDER
Camera Troubleshooting
The windshield in front of the camera
is dirty or obstructed.
Clean the outside of the windshield in
front of the camera.
The windshield in front of the camera
is clean, but the message remains in
the instrument cluster display. Wait a short time. It could take several
minutes for the camera to detect that
there is no obstruction.
PRE-COLLISION ASSIST –
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Camera Troubleshooting
The windshield in front of the camera
is dirty or obstructed. Clean the outside of the windshield in
front of the camera.
The windshield in front of the camera
is clean, but the message remains in
the instrument cluster display. Wait a short time. It could take several
minutes for the camera to detect that
there is no obstruction.
Radar Troubleshooting (If Equipped)
The surface of the radar in the grille is
dirty or obstructed. Clean the grille surface in front of the
radar or remove the object causing the
obstruction. The surface of the radar in the grille is
clean, but the message remains in the
instrument cluster display.
Wait a short time. It could take several
minutes for the radar to detect that
there is no obstruction.
Heavy rain, spray or fog is interfering
with the radar signals. The pre-collision assist system is
temporarily disabled. Pre-collision
assist reactivates a short time after
the weather conditions improve.
Swirling water or snow or ice on the
surface of the road is interfering with
the radar signals. The pre-collision assist system is
temporarily disabled. Pre-collision
assist reactivates a short time after
the weather conditions improve.
Radar is out of alignment due to a
front-end impact. Have your vehicle serviced to have the
radar checked for proper coverage and
operation.
PRE-COLLISION ASSIST –
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- VEHICLES WITH: INTERSECTION
ASSIST
Camera Troubleshooting
The windshield in front of the camera
is dirty or obstructed. Clean the outside of the windshield in
front of the camera.
The windshield in front of the camera
is clean, but the message remains in
the instrument cluster display. Wait a short time. It could take several
minutes for the camera to detect that
there is no obstruction.
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(If Equipped)

Radar Troubleshooting (If Equipped)
The surface of the radar in the grille is
dirty or obstructed. Clean the grille surface in front of the
radar or remove the object causing the
obstruction.
The surface of the radar in the grille is
clean, but the message remains in the
instrument cluster display. Wait a short time. It could take several
minutes for the radar to detect that
there is no obstruction.
Heavy rain, spray or fog is interfering
with the radar signals. The pre-collision assist system is
temporarily disabled. Pre-collision
assist reactivates a short time after
the weather conditions improve.
Swirling water or snow or ice on the
surface of the road could interfere with
the radar signals. The pre-collision assist system is
temporarily disabled. Pre-collision
assist reactivates a short time after
the weather conditions improve.
Radar is out of alignment due to a front
end impact. Have your vehicle serviced to have the
radar checked for proper coverage and
operation.
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(If Equipped)

TOWING YOUR VEHICLE
PRECAUTIONS
Use the following guidelines when towing
your vehicle. Failure to follow this
instruction could result in vehicle damage
not covered by the vehicle warranty.
Note:
Make sure you properly secure your
vehicle to the tow vehicle.
Note: If you are unsure of the vehicle ’s
configuration, contact an authorized dealer.
RECREATIONALLY TOWING
YOUR VEHICLE - 4X4 WARNING: Do not disconnect the
battery when recreationally towing your
vehicle. This prevents the transfer case
from shifting properly and could cause
the vehicle to roll, even if the
transmission is in park (P). WARNING:
Placing the transfer
case in its neutral position could cause
your vehicle to freely roll. Make sure you
press and hold the brake pedal and the
vehicle is in a secure, safe position when
you place the transfer case in its neutral
position.
Follow these guidelines if you have a need
for recreational towing. An example of
recreational towing would be towing your
vehicle behind a motorhome. These
guidelines are to make sure that you do
not damage the transmission. You can only tow your vehicle with all
wheels on the ground by placing the
transfer case in its neutral position and
engaging the recreational tow feature.
Perform the following steps after
positioning your vehicle behind the tow
vehicle and properly securing them
together.
Note:
Put your climate control system in
recirculated air mode to prevent exhaust
fumes from entering your vehicle.
Note: Failure to put the transfer case in its
neutral position can damage vehicle
components.
Note: You can check the towing status at
any time by opening the driver door or
turning the ignition to the accessory or on
position. Neutral Tow Enabled Leave
Transmission in Neutral
appears in the
instrument cluster display to confirm you
can recreationally tow your vehicle.
Note: If your vehicle has an anti-theft
alarm, make sure you switch perimeter
sensing on when towing. See
Setting the
Alarm Security Level (page 135).
Switching
Neutral Tow On
1. Start your vehicle.
2. Press the 2H button on the four-wheel
drive mode control.
3. Place your vehicle in temporary neutral
mode. See
Entering Temporary
Neutral Mode (page 286).
4. Switch your vehicle off by pressing the
push button ignition switch once or
turning the key as far toward the off
position as possible. A message
appears in the instrument cluster
display.
5. Switch your vehicle to accessory mode
by pressing the push button ignition
switch once without pressing the brake
pedal or by turning the key to the on
position.
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6. Press and hold the brake pedal.
7. Using the instrument cluster controls
on the steering wheel, select Settings.
8. Select Neutral Tow.
9. Press and hold the
OK button until a
confirmation message appears in the
information display.
Note: If completed successfully, the
information display shows
Neutral Tow
Enabled Leave Transmission in Neutral.
This indicates that your vehicle is safe to
tow with all wheels on the ground.
Note: If you do not see a confirmation
message in the instrument cluster display,
you must perform the procedure again from
the beginning.
Note: You may hear noise as the transfer
case shifts into its neutral position. This is
normal.
10. Release the brake pedal.
11. Leave the transmission in neutral (N)
and switch your vehicle off by
pressing the push button ignition
switch once without pressing the
brake pedal or turning the key as far
toward the off position.
Note: Vehicles with keys do not turn to the
off position when the transmission is in
neutral (N). You must leave the key in the
ignition when towing. Use the keyless entry
keypad or an extra set of keys to lock and
unlock your vehicle.
Switching
Neutral Tow Off
1. With your vehicle properly secured to the tow vehicle, press and hold the
brake pedal and start the engine.
2. Switch your vehicle off by pressing the
push button ignition switch once or
turning the key as far towards the off
position and release the brake pedal. 3. Place your vehicle in accessory mode
by pressing the push button ignition
switch once without pressing the brake
pedal or by turning the ignition key to
the on position.
4. Press and hold the brake pedal.
5. Shift into park (P).
6. Release the brake pedal.
Note: If completed successfully, the
instrument cluster displays 2H and Neutral
Tow Disabled
.
Note: You must perform the switching
neutral tow on and switching neutral tow
off procedures again from the beginning if
the indicator light and message do not
display.
Note: You may hear a noise as the transfer
case shifts out of its neutral position. This
is normal.
7. Apply the parking brake, then disconnect your vehicle from the tow
vehicle.
8. Release the parking brake, start the engine, and shift into drive (D) to make
sure the transfer case is out of the
neutral tow position.
9. If the transfer case does not successfully shift out of its neutral
position, set the parking brake. Have
your vehicle checked as soon as
possible.
Resolving the
Shift Delayed Drive
Forward Message
1. Press and hold the brake pedal.
2. Start your vehicle.
3. Shift into neutral (N).
4. With the vehicle running, shift into drive
(D) and let the vehicle roll forward up
to
3 ft (1 m).
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Note:
You may hear a noise as the transfer
case shifts out of its neutral position. This
is normal.
5. Make sure the instrument cluster displays Neutral Tow Disabled.
RECREATIONALLY TOWING
YOUR VEHICLE - 4X2
You cannot recreational tow your vehicle
with all wheels on the ground because
vehicle or transmission damage could
occur. You must recreational tow your
vehicle with all four wheels off the ground,
such as when using a car-hauling trailer.
Otherwise, you cannot recreational tow
your vehicle. EMERGENCY TOWING
If your vehicle becomes inoperable without
access to wheel dollies or a vehicle
transport trailer, it can be flat-towed with
all wheels on the ground, regardless of the
powertrain and transmission configuration,
under the following conditions:
•
Your vehicle is facing forward for
towing in a forward direction.
• Use the manual park release
procedure. See
Using Manual Park
Release (page 288). Failure to do so
may result in damage to the
transmission.
• Maximum speed is 35 mph (56 km/h).
• Maximum distance is
50 mi (80 km).
TOWING YOUR VEHICLE – TROUBLESHOOTING
TOWING YOUR VEHICLE – INFORMATION MESSAGES Description
Message
The transfer case is in the neutral position and your vehicleis safe to tow with all four wheels on the ground.
Neutral Tow Enabled
Leave Transmission in Neutral
There is a transfer case gear tooth blockage present. With
your vehicle on, shift the transmission into drive (D) and let the vehicle roll forward, up to
3 ft (1 m).
Shift Delayed Drive
Forward
The transfer case is not in the neutral position and your vehicleis not safe to tow with all four wheels on the ground.
Neutral Tow Disabled
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Protected Component
Fuse Rating
Fuse
Loca- tion
Not used.
—
1
Delayed accessory feed.
10 A
2
Wireless charger.
7.5 A
3
Not used.
20 A
4
Not used.
—
5
Driver power window switch.
10 A
6
Gear shift module.
10 A
7
Cell phone passport module.
5 A
8
Combined sensor module.
5 A
9
Not used.
—
10
Not used.
—
11
Enhanced central gateway.
7.5 A
12
Climate control.
Instrument cluster.
7.5 A
13
Steering column control module.
Not used (spare).
15 A
14
Integrated control panel.
15 A
15
SYNC.
Not used.
—
16
Headlamp control module.
7.5 A
17
Not used.
7.5 A
18
Headlamp switch.
5 A
19
Passive start.
5 A
20
Ignition switch.
Key inhibit solenoid.
Trailer brake switch.
5 A
21
Not used.
5 A
22
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