2021 FORD F-150 Owners Manual

Antenna Positions
Maximum Output Power Watt
(Peak RMS)
Frequency Band
MHz
1
50
1-30
2, 3
50
50-54
2, 3
50
68-88
2, 3
50
142-176
2, 3
50
380-512
2, 3
10
806-870
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360 Degree Camera...................................342
360 Degree Camera Settings.......................344
360 Degree Camera Guide Lines..........343
360 Degree Camera Limitations...........342
360 Degree Camera Precautions..........342
360 Degree Camera Settings.................344 Switching the 360 Degree Camera On and
Off...................................................................... 344
Switching the 360 Degree Camera View................................................................... 345
4
4WD See: Four-Wheel Drive...................................... 291
9
911 Assist
............................................................87
A
A/C See: Climate Control - Vehicles With:
Automatic Temperature Control.............186
See: Climate Control - Vehicles With: Manual Temperature Control..................................... 191
About This Publication.................................24
About Us
.............................................................21
ABS See: Brakes.......................................................... 308
Accessing Apps
............................................649
Accessing Navigation.................................653
Accessing the Passive Key Backup Position
.........................................................244
Accessories....................................................658
Active Park Assist........................................346 Active Park Assist –
Troubleshooting............................................ 348
Active Park Assist Precautions
...............346
Active Park Assist – Troubleshooting........................................348
Active Park Assist – Frequently Asked Questions........................................................ 348
Active Park Assist – Information Messages......................................................... 348Adaptive Cruise Control............................352
Adaptive Cruise Control –
Troubleshooting............................................ 362
Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control..............361
Lane Centering................................................... 359
Adaptive Cruise Control Automatic Cancellation...............................................355
Adaptive Cruise Control Indicators
.......358
Adaptive Cruise Control Limitations..................................................353
Adaptive Cruise Control Precautions.................................................352
Adaptive Cruise Control – Troubleshooting........................................362
Adaptive Cruise Control – Information Messages......................................................... 362
Adaptive Front Lighting..............................157 How Does Adaptive Front Lighting
Work.................................................................... 157
Switching Adaptive Front Lighting On and Off....................................................................... 158
Adjustable Pedals
........................................142
Adjusting the Exterior Mirrors..................165
Adjusting the Headlamps
..........................521
Adjusting the Instrument Panel Lighting Brightness.....................................................161
Adjusting the Integrated Trailer Brake Controller Mode
........................................436
Adjusting the Map.......................................653 Changing the Format of the Map................653
Zooming the Map In and Out........................ 653
Adjusting the Pedals...................................142
Adjusting the Seatbelt Height..................66
Adjusting the Seatbelt Length..................67
Adjusting the Seatbelts During Pregnancy......................................................66
Adjusting the Sound Settings.................627
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: Manual Adjustable Steering
Column..........................................................140
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: Power Adjustable Steering
Column..........................................................140
Adjusting the Volume
.................................627
Aid Mode........................................................384
How Does Aid Mode Work............................. 384
What Is Aid Mode.............................................. 384
Airbag Precautions
.........................................74
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Airbags................................................................72
Front Passenger Sensing System...................76
Air Conditioning See: Climate Control - Vehicles With:
Automatic Temperature Control.............186
See: Climate Control - Vehicles With: Manual Temperature Control..................................... 191
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, Hybrid Electric
Vehicle (HEV)
..............................................611
Air Conditioning System Capacity and Specification - 3.5L Ecoboost™.........610
Air Conditioning System Capacity and Specification - 5.0L
..................................612
Alert and Aid Mode.....................................384 How Does Alert and Aid Mode Work.........385
What Is Alert and Aid Mode.......................... 384
Alert Mode......................................................383 Adjusting the Steering Wheel Vibration
Intensity........................................................... 384
How Does Alert Mode Work.......................... 384
What Is Alert Mode........................................... 383
AM/FM Radio
................................................628
AM/FM Radio Limitations.............................. 628
Selecting a Radio Station............................... 628
Ambient Lighting...........................................161 Adjusting Ambient Lighting............................. 161
Switching Ambient Lighting On and Off........................................................................\
161
Anti-Lock Braking System
.......................308
Anti-Lock Braking System
Limitations...................................................... 308
Anti-Theft Alarm System..........................134 Arming the Anti-Theft Alarm System.........135
Disarming the Anti-Theft Alarm
System............................................................... 135
How Does the Anti-Theft Alarm System Work.................................................................... 134
What Are the Inclination Sensors.................135
What Are the Interior Sensors....................... 134
What Is the Anti-Theft Alarm System............................................................... 134What Is the Battery Backup Alarm..............135
What Is the Perimeter Alarm..........................
134
Anti-Theft Alarm System Settings........135 Setting the Alarm Security Level..................135
Switching Ask on Exit On and Off................135
What are the Alarm Security Levels............135
What Is Ask on Exit............................................. 135
Appendices....................................................763
Applying the Electric Parking Brake........311
Applying the Electric Parking Brake in an Emergency.....................................................311
App Precautions..........................................649
App Requirements
......................................649
Apps.................................................................649
At a Glance
.......................................................33
Audio System................................................626
AM/FM Radio...................................................... 628
Audio System – Troubleshooting................633
Digital Radio........................................................ 629
Satellite Radio.................................................... 630
Audio System Precautions......................626
Audio System – Troubleshooting
..........633
Audio System – Information
Messages......................................................... 633
Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirror
.................166
What Is the Auto-Dimming Exterior
Mirror
.................................................................. 166
Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror..................164
Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror
Limitations....................................................... 164
What Is the Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror.................................................................. 164
Auto Hold........................................................318
Auto Hold Indicators
...................................318
Autolamps......................................................148 Autolamp Settings............................................. 148
What Are Autolamps........................................ 148
Autolock...........................................................105 Autolock Requirements................................... 105
What Is Autolock................................................ 105
Automatically Releasing the Electric Parking Brake
................................................311
Automatic Crash Shutoff.........................487 Automatic Crash Shutoff
Precautions..................................................... 487
Re-Enabling Your Vehicle............................... 487
What Is Automatic Crash Shutoff...............487
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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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Blind Spot Information System.............389
Blind Spot Information System –
Troubleshooting............................................ 392
Blind Spot Information System With Trailer Coverage.......................................................... 390
Blind Spot Information System Indicators.....................................................392
Blind Spot Information System Limitations..................................................389
Blind Spot Information System Precautions................................................389
Blind Spot Information System Requirements............................................389
Blind Spot Information System – Troubleshooting........................................392
Blind Spot Information System – Information Messages................................ 392
Blind Spot Information System With Trailer Coverage........................................390
Blind Spot Information System With Trailer
Coverage Limitations.................................. 390
Selecting a Trailer.............................................. 392
Setting a Trailer Length.................................... 391
What Is Blind Spot Information System with Trailer Coverage............................................ 390
BlueCruise Alerts
.........................................368
BlueCruise Automatic Cancellation...............................................368
BlueCruise......................................................365 BlueCruise – Troubleshooting......................369
BlueCruise Indicators
.................................368
BlueCruise Limitations..............................366
BlueCruise Precautions
.............................365
BlueCruise Requirements........................366
BlueCruise Settings.....................................367
BlueCruise – Troubleshooting................369 BlueCruise – Information Messages..........369
Bluetooth®....................................................648
Body Control Module Fuse Box.............499 Accessing the Body Control Module Fuse
Box..................................................................... 499
Identifying the Fuses in the Body Control Module Fuse Box.......................................... 499
Locating the Body Control Module Fuse Box..................................................................... 499
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood..........503
Booster Seats
.................................................60 Brake Fluid Specification.........................309
Brake Over Accelerator.............................308
Brake Over Accelerator - Raptor...........308
Brake Precautions
.......................................308
Brakes..............................................................308 Anti-Lock Braking System............................. 308
Brakes – Troubleshooting............................... 310
Brakes – Troubleshooting.........................310 Brakes – Frequently Asked
Questions......................................................... 310
Brakes – Warning Lamps................................ 310
Breaking-In.....................................................476
C
Calculating Payload
.....................................415
Calculating the Load Limit........................415
Canceling the Set Speed...........................351
Canceling the Set Speed - Raptor........324
Capacities and Specifications................574
Catalytic Converter......................................279 Catalytic Converter –
Troubleshooting............................................ 279
Catalytic Converter Precautions............279
Catalytic Converter – Troubleshooting........................................279
C

atalytic Converter – Warning
Lamps................................................................ 279
Center Console Work Surface.................228 C

enter Console Work Surface –
Troubleshooting............................................ 230
Center Console Work Surface – Troubleshooting........................................230
Center Console Work Surface – Information Messages......................................................... 230
Center Display Limitations.......................637
Center Display Overview
...........................637
Center Display Precautions......................637
Changing a Flat Tire...................................566
Changing a Road Wheel...........................566
Changing the 12V Battery..........................519
Changing the Fuel Filter - Diesel............519
Changing the Fuel Filter - Gasoline.......519
Changing the Remote Control Battery - Police Responder.........................................91
Changing the Remote Control Battery - Vehicles With: Flip Key..............................94
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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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Connecting Your Phone............................643
Contacting Us..................................................22
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, Hybrid Electric
Vehicle (HEV)
.............................................601
Cooling System Capacity and Specification - 3.5L Ecoboost™,
Raptor, Police Responder
.....................602
Cooling System Capacity and Specification - 3.5L Ecoboost™
........600
Cooling System Capacity and Specification - 5.0L
..................................601
Crash and Breakdown Information.................................................483
Automatic Crash Shutoff................................ 487
Jump Starting the Vehicle.............................. 485
Post-Crash Alert System................................ 487
Recovery Towing............................................... 488
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator........79
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator - Police Responder
........................................80
Creating a MyKey - Vehicles With: Flip Key..................................................................100
Creating a MyKey - Vehicles With: Push Button Start..................................................99
Creating a Personal Profile......................652
Creating a Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot..........624
Cross Traffic Alert........................................393 Cross Traffic Alert –
Troubleshooting............................................ 395
Cross Traffic Alert Indicators...................394
Cross Traffic Alert Limitations
................393
Cross Traffic Alert Precautions...............393
Cross Traffic Alert – Troubleshooting........................................395
Cross Traffic Alert – Information Messages......................................................... 395
Cruise Control...............................................350
Cruise Control Indicators...........................351
Cup Holders...................................................232 Cup Holder Precautions.................................. 232Customer Information
...............................683
Radio Frequency Certification
Labels................................................................ 705
Customizing the Instrument Cluster Display...........................................................180
D
Data Privacy
.....................................................29
Decommissioning Requirements..........682
Decommissioning the Vehicle................682
Department of Transportation Uniform Tire Quality Grades
..................................542
Deploying and Stowing the Power Running Boards..........................................139
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Capacity and Specification...............................................277
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Gauge
.......................172
Diesel Particulate Filter.............................268 Diesel Particulate Filter Manual
Regeneration.................................................. 269
Diesel Particulate Filter – Troubleshooting.............................................. 271
Diesel Particulate Filter Manual Regeneration..............................................269
Diesel Particulate Filter Manual Regeneration Limitations........................... 270
Diesel Particulate Filter Manual Regeneration Precautions......................... 269
Diesel Particulate Filter Manual Regeneration Requirements....................269
Starting Diesel Particulate Filter Manual Regeneration
.................................................. 270
What Is Diesel Particulate Filter Manual Regeneration.................................................. 269
Diesel Particulate Filter Precautions................................................268
Diesel Particulate Filter Requirements............................................269
Diesel Particulate Filter – Troubleshooting..........................................271
Diesel Particulate Filter – Information Messages........................................................... 271
Diesel Particulate Filter – Warning Lamps................................................................. 271
Digital Radio..................................................629 Digital Radio Indicators................................... 630
Digital Radio Limitations................................ 629
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