2021 FORD F-150 stop start

UPDATING THE VEHICLE
SYSTEMS WIRELESSLY
Over the air system updates
allow you to update your vehicle
system software wirelessly. To
make sure you receive all updates, set a
recurring schedule and connect to Wi-Fi.
Updates may take longer if not connected
to Wi-Fi, or may not download at all. See
Connected Vehicle (page 620).
Over the Air System Update
Requirements
Before updating, reference this list to make
sure your vehicle is ready be updated. If
these requirements are not met during a
scheduled update, the update will be
canceled and you can reschedule.
• Your vehicle is not running.
• Your vehicle is stopped.
• Your vehicle is parked.
• The hazard indicators are switched off.
• The alarm is not sounding.
• The doors are closed.
• The parking lights are switched off.
• You are not pressing the brake pedal.
• An emergency call is not in progress.
• Your vehicle is not in limp mode.
Enabling Over the Air Updates
1. Press
Settings on the touchscreen.
2. Press
Software Update.
3. Switch
Automatic Updates on or off.
Note: Over the air updates are enabled by
default.
Note: If you do not want to receive over the
air updates you can turn them off. You will
not be notified of new updates. Scheduling an Update
Scheduling an update allows you to set a
convenient time for the update to
complete. We recommend updating
overnight when your vehicle is not in use.
Ensure Vehicle Connectivity and Automatic
Updates are enabled. Once you complete
these steps, your schedule will be saved
for future updates. As long as an update is
not in process you can adjust your
schedule.
Note:
Some updates may be applied
outside of your set schedule. Information
about the unscheduled update appears on
the touchscreen after it is applied.
Using the Settings Menu
1. Press
Settings on the touchscreen.
2. Press
Software Update.
3. Press
Schedule Updates.
4. Use the controls to set the time and day of the update.
5. Save the schedule.
Note: You can set the updates to occur at
any time.
Using the Status Bar Icon When an update is available, tap
the notification icon and follow
the prompts on the screen.
Applying an Over the Air Update
You can see the progress of the update on
the touchscreen. An update cannot be
canceled once it has been started.
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During an update you will not be able to
drive your vehicle, start the vehicle, use
remote controls to lock and unlock the
vehicle. The alarm, central locks, and door
tones are disabled. The electronic door
lock will not function during an update. You
can open the doors using the mechanical
latch if child locks are not on. Pull the
handle until it stops to use the mechanical
latch Some updates may not allow you to
use your vehicle during the update process.
Note:
Some updates can complete in the
background, but more complex updates can
take up to 45 minutes.
Note: Double locking is switched off and
central locking is switched on during and
after an update.
Note: If your vehicle is plugged in, charging
will stop during an update and resume when
the update is complete.
Viewing Update Details
If an update is successful, the touchscreen
will provide additional details about the
update. You can also access this
information under the System Update tile.
If an update is not successful, follow the
prompt that appears on the touchscreen.
PERFORMING A MASTER
RESET Press the settings option on the
feature bar.
1. Press the Reset tile.
2. Press
Master Reset.
3. Follow the prompts on the screen to complete the reset.
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Automatic Emergency Braking...............401
Switching Automatic Emergency Braking
On and Off...................................................... 402
What Is Automatic Emergency Braking.............................................................. 401
Automatic Engine Stop - Vehicles With: Keyless Entry and Push Button
Start...............................................................243
How Does Automatic Engine Stop Work................................................................... 243
Overriding Automatic Engine Stop.............244
Switching Automatic Engine Stop On and Off....................................................................... 243
What Is Automatic Engine Stop...................243
Automatic High Beam Control................152 Automatic High Beam Control
Indicators.......................................................... 154
Automatic High Beam Control Limitations........................................................ 153
Automatic High Beam Control Precautions...................................................... 153
Automatic High Beam Control Requirements.................................................. 153
How Does Automatic High Beam Control Work.................................................................... 152
Overriding Automatic High Beam Control............................................................... 154
Switching Automatic High Beam Control On and Off....................................................... 154
Automatic High Beam Control – Troubleshooting.........................................154
Automatic High Beam Control – Information Messages................................. 154
Automatic Locking Mode............................65 Disengaging Automatic Locking
Mode.................................................................... 66
Engaging Automatic Locking Mode..............66
What Is Automatic Locking Mode.................65
When to Use Automatic Locking Mode.................................................................... 65
Automatic Return to Park (P)................286 Automatic Return to Park (P)
Limitations....................................................... 287
How Does Automatic Return to Park (P) Work.................................................................. 286
What Is Automatic Return to Park (P)...................................................................... 286Automatic Transmission............................281
Automatic Return to Park (P)......................286
Automatic Transmission Positions..............281
Manually Shifting Gears.................................. 283
Manual Park Release....................................... 288
Temporary Neutral Mode............................... 285
Automatic Transmission Positions
........281
Drive (D)................................................................. 281
Manual (M)........................................................... 281
Neutral (N)............................................................ 281
Park (P).................................................................. 281
Reverse (R)........................................................... 281
Automatic Transmission Precautions..................................................281
Auto Mode
......................................................188
Auto Mode Indicators....................................... 188
Switching Auto Mode On and Off................188
Switching Dual Mode On and Off................189
Auto-Start-Stop...........................................252 Auto-Start-Stop – Troubleshooting...........253
Auto-Start-Stop Indicators
......................252
Auto-Start-Stop Precautions.................252
Auto-Start-Stop – Troubleshooting........................................253
Auto-Start-Stop – Frequently Asked Questions........................................................ 254
Auto-Start-Stop – Information Messages......................................................... 253
Autounlock.....................................................105 Autounlock Requirements.............................. 105
Switching Autounlock On and Off...............105
What Is Autounlock........................................... 105
Autowipers......................................................143 Adjusting the Sensitivity of the Rain
Sensor
................................................................ 143
Autowipers Settings.......................................... 143
What Are Autowipers........................................ 143
Auxiliary Switches.......................................659
B
Base Warranty
...............................................661
Battery See: Changing the 12V Battery...................... 519
Bed Extender...................................................115 Bed Extender Precautions................................ 115
Using the Bed Extender..................................... 116
Beginning a Voice Interaction................640
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Extending the Exterior Mirrors.................166
Extending the Remote Start
Duration........................................................184
Exterior Bulbs................................................522
Changing a Front Fog Lamp Bulb...............528
Changing a Front Side Marker Lamp
Bulb.................................................................... 527
Changing a Front Turn Signal Lamp Bulb.................................................................... 526
Changing a Headlamp Bulb.......................... 524
Changing a High Mounted Stoplamp Bulb................................................................... 530
Changing a License Plate Lamp Bulb................................................................... 530
Changing a Rear Lamp Bulb......................... 528
Changing a Rear Turn Signal Lamp Bulb.................................................................... 529
Changing a Reversing Lamp Bulb...............530
Changing a Stoplamp Bulb........................... 529
Exterior Bulb Specification Chart................522
Removing a Rear Lamp Assembly..............524
Exterior Lamps
..............................................149
Exterior Lamp Audible Warning.....................151
Exterior Lamp Indicators................................... 151
How Do Cornering Lamps Work................... 149
Switching the Cargo Lamps On.................... 150
Switching the Daytime Running Lamps On and Off.............................................................. 149
Switching the Front Fog Lamps On and Off....................................................................... 150
Switching the Spot Lamps On and Off....................................................................... 150
Switching the Turn Signal Lamps On and Off....................................................................... 149
Exterior Lighting Control.............................147
Exterior Lighting Control - Police Responder....................................................147
Exterior Lighting
.............................................147
Adaptive Front Lighting.................................... 157
Autolamps............................................................ 148
Automatic High Beam Control...................... 152
Automatic High Beam Control – Troubleshooting............................................. 154
Exterior Lamps.................................................... 149
Exterior Zone Lighting........................................ 151
Glare Free Lighting............................................. 155
Glare Free Lighting – Troubleshooting.............................................. 157Headlamps............................................................
147
Headlamps – Troubleshooting.....................148
Exterior Mirrors
..............................................165
Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirror....................... 166
Exterior Zone Lighting
..................................151
Exterior Zone Lighting Settings..................... 152
Using the Exterior Zone Lighting.................... 151
What Is Exterior Zone Lighting........................ 151
F
Fastening and Unfastening the Seatbelts
........................................................64
Feature Bar....................................................638
Filling the Selective Catalytic Reduction System Tank................................................275
Filling the Selective Catalytic Reduction System Tank in Cold Weather..................275
Filling the Selective Catalytic Reduction System Tank Using a Fuel Station
Pump.................................................................. 275
Filling the Selective Catalytic Reduction System Tank Using a Portable
Container.......................................................... 276
Flat Tire See: Changing a Flat Tire............................... 566
Floor Mats.......................................................477
Folding the Exterior Mirrors - Vehicles With: Manual Folding Mirrors................165
Folding the Exterior Mirrors - Vehicles With: Power Folding Mirrors..................165
Foot Pedals See: Adjusting the Pedals................................ 142
Ford Performance...........................................21
Ford Protect
..................................................662
Four-Wheel Drive.........................................291
Four-Wheel Drive Modes................................ 295
Four-Wheel Drive – Troubleshooting.........297
Four-Wheel Drive Indicators...................296
Four-Wheel Drive Limitations.................292
Four-Wheel Drive Modes
..........................295
Four-Wheel Drive Auto.................................... 295
Four-Wheel Drive High.................................... 296
Four-Wheel Drive Low..................................... 296
Two-Wheel Drive High..................................... 295
Four-Wheel Drive Precautions...............292
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Glasses Holder..............................................235
Locating the Glasses Holder.......................... 235
Glossary of Tire Terminology..................548
Glove Compartment...................................232
Locking the Glove Compartment................232
Opening the Glove Compartment...............232
H
Headlamp Adjusting See: Adjusting the Headlamps...................... 521
Headlamps......................................................147 Headlamp Indicators......................................... 147
Using the High Beam Headlamps................147
Headlamps – Troubleshooting...............148 Headlamps – Frequently Asked
Questions......................................................... 148
Heated Seats
................................................202
Heated Seat Precautions............................... 202
Switching the Heated Seats On and Off...................................................................... 202
Heating See: Climate Control - Vehicles With:
Automatic Temperature Control.............186
See: Climate Control - Vehicles With: Manual Temperature Control..................................... 191
High Voltage Battery..................................280
High Voltage Battery Precautions
.........280
High Voltage Battery Vehicle Precautions - Hybrid Electric Vehicle
(HEV)
............................................................484
Hill Descent Control...................................330
Hill Descent Control –
Troubleshooting............................................. 331
Hill Descent Control Indicator
................330
Hill Descent Control Precautions..........330
Hill Descent Control – Troubleshooting.........................................331
Hill Descent Control – Information Messages.......................................................... 331
Hill Start Assist...............................................317 Hill Start Assist – Troubleshooting..............317
Hill Start Assist Precautions.....................317
Hill Start Assist – Troubleshooting
........317
Hill Start Assist – Information
Messages........................................................... 317Hitches.............................................................424
Hooking Up a Trailer Using a
Weight-Distributing Hitch......................... 424
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood..........503
Horn....................................................................141
How Does 911 Assist Work..........................87
How Does Active Park Assist Work..............................................................346
How Does Adaptive Cruise Control With Stop and Go Work....................................352
How Does a Hybrid Electric Vehicle Work..............................................................249
How Does Auto Hold Work.......................318
How Does Blind Spot Information System Work
..............................................389
How Does BlueCruise Work.....................365
How Does Cross Traffic Alert Work..............................................................393
How Does Drive Mode Control Work................................................................371
How Does Drive Mode Control Work - Raptor.............................................................371
How Does Driver Alert Work....................407
How Does Easy Entry and Exit Work.................................................................112
How Does Four-Wheel Drive Work
........291
How Does Four-Wheel Drive Work - Raptor
............................................................291
How Does Hill Descent Control Work..............................................................330
How Does Hill Start Assist Work
.............317
How Does On-Board Scale Work..........444
How Does Pre-Collision Assist Work
..............................................................396
How Does Reverse Braking Assist Work...............................................................314
How Does Smart Hitch Work..................442
How Does Speed Sign Recognition Work
..............................................................409
How Does Stability Control Work...........321
How Does the 360 Degree Camera Work...............................................................342
How Does the Diesel Particulate Filter Work..............................................................268
How Does the Electronic Locking Differential Work
.......................................301
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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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Setting the Adaptive Cruise Control
Speed............................................................355
Setting the Blower Motor Speed............187
Setting the Clock and Date.....................628
Setting the Cruise Control Speed.........350
Setting the Hill Descent Speed..............330
Setting the Speed Sign Recognition Speed Tolerance
........................................410
Setting the Speed Sign Recognition Speed Warning..........................................410
Setting the Temperature............................187
Setting the Trail Control Speed - Raptor...........................................................324
Setting the Wake Word
............................640
Setting Up the Trailer Backup Assistance for a Conventional Trailer......................446
Applying the Trailer Reversing Aid Sticker............................................................... 448
Calibrating the System................................... 449
Configuring the Trailer..................................... 446
Trailer Sensor Installation.............................. 448
Setting Up Trailer Reverse Guidance for a Conventional Trailer.............................459
Applying the Trailer Reverse Aid Sticker................................................................ 461
Calibrating the System.................................... 462
Configuring the Trailer..................................... 459
Trailer Sensor Installation............................... 461
Shifting Your Vehicle Into Gear - Police Responder...................................................283
Shifting Your Vehicle Into Gear - Raptor...........................................................282
Shifting Your Vehicle Into Gear...............282
Side Parking Aid...........................................336 Locating the Side Parking Aid
Sensors............................................................. 337
Side Parking Aid Audible Warnings.............337
Side Parking Aid Limitations......................... 336
What is the Side Parking Aid......................... 336
Sitting in the Correct Position
..................195
Smart Hitch Limitations............................442
Smart Hitch
...................................................442
Snow Plowing Precautions......................479
Snow Plowing...............................................479
Snowplow Mode................................................ 481
Snowplow Mode
..........................................481
Switching Snowplow Mode On and
Off....................................................................... 481What Is Snowplow Mode................................
481
Sounding the Panic Alarm
...........................91
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance - Diesel..............................670
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance - Gasoline.........................675
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance - Raptor
.............................678
Speed Control See: Cruise Control........................................... 350
Speedometer...................................................171
Speed Sign Recognition Indicators....................................................409
Speed Sign Recognition Limitations.................................................409
Speed Sign Recognition Precautions................................................409
Speed Sign Recognition...........................409 Speed Sign Recognition –
Troubleshooting............................................. 410
Speed Sign Recognition – Troubleshooting
........................................410
Speed Sign Recognition – Frequently Asked
Questions.......................................................... 411
Speed Sign Recognition – Information Messages.......................................................... 410
Stability Control Indicator........................323
Stability Control
............................................321
Starter Switch See: Ignition Switch.......................................... 236
Starting and Stopping the Engine – Precautions.................................................236
Starting and Stopping the Engine.........236 Automatic Engine Stop - Vehicles With:
Keyless Entry and Push Button
Start................................................................... 243
Engine Block Heater......................................... 240
Police Engine Idle - Police Responder....................................................... 242
Starting and Stopping the Engine – Troubleshooting............................................ 244
Starting the Engine............................................ 237
Stopping the Engine.......................................... 241
Starting and Stopping the Engine – Troubleshooting........................................244
Starting and Stopping the Engine – Frequently Asked Questions....................246
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Starting and Stopping the Engine –
Information Messages................................ 245
Starting and Stopping the Engine – Warning Lamps............................................. 244
Starting the Engine......................................237
Restarting the Engine After Stopping
it........................................................................\
.. 240
Starting a Diesel Engine.................................. 238
Starting a Gasoline Engine............................. 237
Starting a Hybrid Electric Vehicle System.............................................................. 239
Status Bar
.......................................................637
Steering...........................................................332 Electric Power Steering.................................... 332
Steering – Troubleshooting........................... 333
Steering – Troubleshooting.....................333 Steering – Information Messages...............333
Steering – Warning Indicators...................... 333
Steering Wheel - Police Responder........36
Steering Wheel - Raptor..............................35
Steering Wheel
...............................................34
Stopping the Engine...................................252 Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is
Moving............................................................... 242
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Stationary......................................................... 241
Storage.............................................................232 Cup Holders.......................................................... 232
Glasses Holder.................................................... 235
Glove Compartment......................................... 232
Under Seat Storage........................................... 233
Storing Your Vehicle...................................540
Stowing the Selector Lever - Raptor...........................................................287
Stowing the Selector Lever - Vehicles With: Console Shift..................................287
Sunroof See: Moonroof...................................................... 167
SVT.......................................................................21
Switching Active Park Assist On and Off..................................................................346
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control On and Off
.........................................................354
Switching Air Conditioning On and Off...................................................................186
Switching All of the Interior Lamps On and Off
..........................................................159 Switching Android Auto On and
Off..................................................................650
Switching Apple CarPlay On and Off..................................................................650
Switching Auto Hold On and Off
............318
Switching Auto-Start-Stop On and Off...................................................................252
Switching Blind Spot Information System On and Off..................................389
Switching BlueCruise On and Off
..........367
Switching Climate Control On and Off...................................................................186
Switching Cross Traffic Alert On and Off..................................................................394
Switching Cruise Control On and Off
..................................................................350
Switching Defrost On and Off.................186
Switching Driver Alert On and Off.........407
Switching Easy Entry and Exit On and Off.....................................................................112
Switching From Adaptive Cruise Control to Cruise Control
.......................................358
Switching Generator Mode On and Off..................................................................220
Switching Hill Descent Control On and Off..................................................................330
Switching Maximum Cooling On and Off....................................................................187
Switching Maximum Defrost On and Off...................................................................186
Switching Pre-Collision Assist On and Off - Police Responder...........................398
Switching Pre-Collision Assist On and Off..................................................................398
Switching Rear Occupant Alert System On and Off...................................................207
Switching Recirculated Air On and Off...................................................................186
Switching Repeat Mode On and Off...................................................................627
Switching Reverse Braking Assist On and Off....................................................................315
Switching Shuffle Mode On and Off...................................................................627
Switching Stability Control On and Off
...................................................................322
Switching Text Message Notification On and Off..........................................................647
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