2022 FORD F-150 Stability control

TOWING A TRAILER
PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: Do not exceed
the GVWR or the GAWR
specified on the certification
label. WARNING:
Towing trailers
beyond the maximum
recommended gross trailer
weight exceeds the limit of your
vehicle and could result in engine
damage, transmission damage,
structural damage, loss of
vehicle control, vehicle rollover
and personal injury. WARNING:
Do not exceed
the lowest rating capacity for
your vehicle or trailer hitch.
Overloading your vehicle or
trailer hitch can impair your
vehicle stability and handling.
Failure to follow this instruction
could result in the loss of control
of your vehicle, personal injury or
death. WARNING: Make sure that
the vertical load on the tow ball
is between the minimum and
maximum recommended weight
at all times. Failure to follow this
instruction could result in the
loss of control of your vehicle,
personal injury or death. WARNING:
Do not cut,
drill, weld or modify the trailer
hitch. Modifying the trailer hitch
could reduce the hitch rating. WARNING:
The anti-lock
brake system does not control
the trailer brakes.
TRAILER BRAKE
PRECAUTIONS WARNING:
Do not connect a
trailer's hydraulic brake system directly
to your vehicle's brake system. Your
vehicle may not have enough braking
power and your chances of having a
collision greatly increase. WARNING:
Do not tow a trailer
fitted with electric trailer brakes unless
your vehicle is fitted with a compatible
aftermarket electronic trailer brake
controller. Failure to follow this
instruction could result in the loss of
control of your vehicle, personal injury or
death. For additional information and
assistance, we recommend that you
contact an authorized dealer.
Electric brakes and manual, automatic or
surge-type trailer brakes are safe if you
install them properly and adjust them to
the manufacturer's specifications. The
trailer brakes must meet local and federal
regulations.
The rating for the tow vehicle's braking
system operation is at the gross vehicle
weight rating, not the gross combined
weight rating.
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Your vehicle may have a temporary or
conventional spare tire. A temporary spare
tire is different in diameter or width,
tread-type, or is from a different
manufacturer than the road tires on your
vehicle. Consult information on the tire
label or Safety Compliance label for
limitations when using.
When towing a trailer:
•
Obey country specific regulations for
towing a trailer.
• Do not drive faster than 70 mph
(113 km/h) during the first 500 mi
(800 km).
• Do not make full-throttle starts.
• Check your hitch, electrical connections
and trailer wheel lug nuts thoroughly
after you have traveled 50 mi (80 km).
• When stopped in congested or heavy
traffic during hot weather, place the
transmission in park (P) to aid engine
and transmission cooling and to help
A/C performance.
• Turn off the speed control with heavy
loads or in hilly terrain. The speed
control may turn off when you are
towing on long, steep slopes.
• Shift to a lower gear when driving down
a long or steep hill. Do not continuously
apply the brakes, as they may overheat
and become less effective.
• If your transmission has Grade Assist
or Tow/Haul, use this feature when
towing. This provides engine braking
and helps eliminate excessive
transmission shifting for optimum fuel
economy and transmission cooling. •
Your vehicle has AdvanceTrac with roll
stability control. When towing a trailer,
additional loads could cause the
AdvanceTrac system to engage during
cornering maneuvers. Reduce cornering
speeds to make sure that you can
maintain control of the vehicle and
trailer if the AdvanceTrac system
engages.
• Allow more distance for stopping with
a trailer attached. Anticipate stops and
gradually brake.
• Avoid parking on a slope. However, if
you must park on a slope, turn the
steering wheel to point your vehicle
tires away from traffic flow, set the
parking brake, place the transmission
in park (P) and place wheel chocks in
front and back of the trailer wheels.
Note: Chocks are not included with your
vehicle.
LAUNCHING OR RETRIEVING
A BOAT OR PERSONAL
WATERCRAFT
When backing down a ramp during boat
launching or retrieval:
• Do not allow the static water level to
rise above the bottom edge of the rear
bumper.
• Do not allow waves to break higher
than
6 in (15 cm) above the bottom
edge of the rear bumper.
Exceeding
6 in (15 cm) could allow water
to enter vehicle components, causing
internal damage to the components and
affecting driveability, emissions and
reliability.
Note: Replace the rear axle lubricant
anytime the rear axle has been submerged
in water.
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WHAT IS THE INTEGRATED
TRAILER BRAKE CONTROLLER
The trailer brake controller assists in
smooth and effective trailer braking based
on the towing vehicle
’s brake pressure.
INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE
CONTROLLER PRECAUTIONS WARNING: Use the integrated
trailer brake controller to properly adjust
the trailer brakes and check all
connections before towing a trailer.
Failure to follow this instruction could
result in the loss of control of your
vehicle, personal injury or death.
• Only use the manual control lever for
proper adjustment of the gain during
trailer setup. Misuse, such as
application during trailer sway, could
cause instability of trailer or tow
vehicle.
• Avoid towing in adverse weather
conditions. The trailer brake controller
does not provide anti-lock control of
the trailer wheels. Trailer wheels can
lock up on slippery surfaces, resulting
in reduced stability of trailer and tow
vehicle.
• The trailer brake controller is only a
factory-installed or dealer-installed
item. Ford is not responsible for
warranty or performance of the
controller due to misuse or customer
installation.
Note: Do not attempt removal of the trailer
brake controller without consulting the
Workshop Manual. Damage to the unit may
result. USING THE INTEGRATED
TRAILER BRAKE CONTROLLER
1.
Make sure the trailer brakes are in good
working condition, functioning normally
and properly adjusted. See your trailer
dealer if necessary.
Note: An authorized dealer can diagnose
the trailer brake controller to determine
exactly which trailer fault has occurred. Your
vehicle warranty does not cover issues with
your trailer.
2. Hook up the trailer and make the electrical connections according to the
trailer manufacturer's instructions.
Note: Select default mode if the trailer has
surge brakes, or no brakes at all. The system
has no effect on the braking performance
of the trailer in either of these cases.
Note: If a trailer is connected by a four-pin
connector, the trailer braking function will
not be supported.
3. When you plug in a trailer with electric or electric-over-hydraulic brakes, a
message confirming connection
appears in the information display.
4. Use the gain adjustment to find the desired starting point. A gain setting of
6.0 is a good starting point for heavier
loads.
Note: Use the following steps to adjust the
gain setting whenever road, weather and
trailer, or vehicle loading conditions, change
from when you initially set the gain.
5. In a traffic-free environment, tow the trailer on a dry, level surface and
squeeze the manual control lever
completely.
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6. If the trailer wheels lock up, indicated
by squealing tires, reduce the gain
setting. If the trailer wheels turn freely,
increase the gain setting. Repeat Steps
5 and 6 until the gain setting is at a
point just below trailer wheel lock-up.
If towing a heavier trailer, trailer wheel
lock-up may not be attainable even
with the maximum gain setting of 10.
Note: Only perform this procedure at
speeds of approximately 20– 25 mph
(30–40 km/h).
Note: The trailer brake controller reduces
output at vehicle speeds below
11 mph
(18 km/h) so that trailer and vehicle braking
is not jerky or harsh. This feature is only
available when applying the brakes using
your vehicle's brake pedal, not the
controller.
Note: Your vehicle's brake system and the
trailer brake system work independently of
each other. Changing the gain setting on the
controller does not affect the operation of
your vehicle's brakes whether you attach a
trailer or not.
Note: With the proper electrical connection,
pressing your vehicle brake pedal or using
the manual control lever illuminates both
trailer and vehicle brake lamps.
Note: When you switch the engine off, the
controller output is disabled and the display
and module shut down. The controller
module and display turn on when you switch
the ignition on. Adjusting the Trailer Brake Gain
Increase or decrease the amount
of gain in set increments.
A
Slide the control to engage the
trailer brakes.
B
Note: Adjust gain setting before using the
trailer brake controller for the first time.
Note: The gain should be set to provide the
maximum trailer braking assistance while
making sure the trailer wheels do not lock
when using the brakes. Locked trailer wheels
may lead to trailer instability.
Note: Setting adjustments are saved when
a trailer profile is selected.
ADJUSTING THE INTEGRATED
TRAILER BRAKE CONTROLLER
MODE
Select the correct integrated trailer brake
controller mode option using the
touchscreen.
Note: Trailer brake gain settings are saved
to the active trailer profile.
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HOW DOES TRAILER SWAY
CONTROL WORK
The system applies the brakes to the
individual wheels and reduces engine
torque to aid vehicle stability.
If the trailer begins to sway, the stability
control lamp flashes and the message
Trailer Sway Reduce Speed appears in
the information display.
Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to
do so. Check the vertical weight on the
tow ball and trailer load distribution.
TRAILER SWAY CONTROL
PRECAUTIONS WARNING: Turning off trailer sway
control increases the risk of loss of
vehicle control, serious injury or death.
Ford does not recommend disabling this
feature except in situations where speed
reduction may be detrimental (such as
hill climbing), the driver has significant
trailer towing experience, and can control
trailer sway and maintain safe operation.
Note: This feature only activates when
significant trailer sway occurs.
Note: This feature does not prevent trailer
sway, but reduces it once it begins.
Note: This feature cannot stop all trailers
from swaying.
Note: In some cases, if vehicle speed is too
high, the system may activate multiple
times, gradually reducing vehicle speed.
SWITCHING TRAILER SWAY
CONTROL ON AND OFF
1. Press
Features on the touchscreen. 2. Press
Towing.
3. Switch
Trailer Sway Control on or off.
The system turns on each time you start
your vehicle.
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CHANGING A FLAT TIRE
If you get a flat tire when driving, do not
apply the brake heavily. Instead, gradually
decrease your speed. Hold the steering
wheel firmly and slowly move to a safe
place on the side of the road.
Have a flat serviced by an authorized
dealer to prevent damage to the system
sensors. See Tire Pressure Monitoring
System Precautions (page 537). Replace
the spare tire with a road tire as soon as
possible. When repairing or replacing the
flat tire, have the authorized dealer inspect
the system sensor for damage.
Note: The use of tire sealant could damage
your tire pressure monitoring system. Only
use in roadside emergencies.
Note: The tire pressure monitoring system
indicator light illuminates when the spare
tire is in use. To restore the full function of
the monitoring system, you must mount all
road wheels that come with tire pressure
monitoring sensors on this vehicle.
Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire
Assembly Information WARNING:
Failure to follow these
guidelines could result in an increased
risk of loss of vehicle control, injury or
death.
If you have a dissimilar spare wheel and
tire, the intent of the spare wheel is for
temporary use only. This means that if you
need to use it, replace it as soon as
possible with a road wheel and tire
assembly that is the same size and type
as the road tires and wheels originally
provided by Ford. We define a dissimilar spare wheel and tire
assembly as a spare wheel and tire
assembly that is different in brand, size or
appearance from the road tires and
wheels.
Full-size dissimilar spare
When driving with the full-size dissimilar
spare wheel and tire assembly, do not:
•
Exceed
70 mph (113 km/h).
• Use more than one dissimilar spare
wheel and tire assembly at a time.
• Use snow chains on the end of the
vehicle with the dissimilar spare wheel
and tire assembly.
Engage any four-wheel drive mode. See
Four-Wheel Drive Limitations (page 270).
The usage of a full-size dissimilar spare
wheel and tire assembly can lead to
impairment of the following:
• Handling, stability and braking
performance.
• Comfort and noise.
• Ground clearance and parking at curbs.
• Winter weather driving capability.
• Wet weather driving capability.
• Four-wheel drive capability.
When driving with the full-size dissimilar
spare wheel and tire assembly, give
additional caution to:
• Towing a trailer.
• Driving vehicles that come with a
camper body.
• Driving vehicles with a load on the
cargo rack.
Drive cautiously when using a full-size
dissimilar spare wheel and tire assembly
and seek service as soon as possible.
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Hitches............................................................399
Hooking Up a Trailer Using a
Weight-Distributing Hitch......................... 399
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood..........482
Horn...................................................................139
How Does 911 Assist Work..........................85
How Does Active Park Assist Work.......325
How Does Adaptive Cruise Control With Stop and Go Work.....................................331
How Does a Hybrid Electric Vehicle Work................................................................241
How Does Auto Hold Work......................297
How Does Blind Spot Information System Work
..............................................368
How Does BlueCruise Work.....................344
How Does Cross Traffic Alert Work...............................................................372
How Does Drive Mode Control Work..............................................................350
How Does Driver Alert Work....................386
How Does Easy Entry and Exit Work................................................................110
How Does Four-Wheel Drive Work.......269
How Does Four-Wheel Drive Work - Raptor...........................................................269
How Does Hill Descent Control Work..............................................................309
How Does Hill Start Assist Work...........296
How Does On-Board Scale Work..........420
How Does Pre-Collision Assist Work
...............................................................375
How Does Reverse Braking Assist Work
...............................................................292
How Does Smart Hitch Work...................418
How Does Stability Control Work.........300
How Does the 360 Degree Camera Work................................................................321
How Does the Electronic Locking Differential Work
.......................................279
How Does the Electronic Locking Differential Work - Raptor
.....................279
How Does the Garage Door Opener Work..............................................................205
How Does the Lane Keeping System Work...............................................................361
How Does the Personal Safety System Work.................................................................69 How Does the Rear Occupant Alert
System Work
..............................................202
How Does the Safety Canopy ™
Work...................................................................71
How Does Traction Control Work.........298
How Does Trailer Backup Assistance Work...............................................................422
How Does Trailer Hitching Assistance Work...............................................................415
How Does Trailer Reverse Guidance Work...............................................................437
How Does Trailer Sway Control Work...............................................................414
How Do Personal Profiles Work.............628
How Do the Front Airbags Work...............70
How Do the Knee Airbags Work.................71
How Do the Side Airbags Work.................70
Hybrid Display Information.......................176 How Does EV Coach Work.............................. 176
What Is EV Coach............................................... 176
Hybrid Electric Vehicle Driving Characteristics............................................241
Hybrid Electric Vehicle Indicators
...........241
Hybrid Electric Vehicle Information.......241 Eco Idle.................................................................. 242
Eco Idle – Troubleshooting............................ 243
Hybrid Electric Vehicle Information – Troubleshooting............................................ 242
Hybrid Electric Vehicle Information – Troubleshooting........................................242
Hybrid Electric Vehicle Information – Frequently Asked Questions..................... 242
I
Identifying Fuse Types...............................481
Identifying the Audio Unit........................603
Identifying the Auxiliary Switch Wiring............................................................637
Identifying the Climate Control Unit..................................................................181
Ignition Switch
...............................................231
Inflating the Tires.........................................532
Information On Demand Screen - Vehicles With: 12.3 Inch Screen............616
Information on the Tire Sidewall...........520
Inspecting the Tire for Damage..............533
Inspecting the Tire for Wear....................533
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Setting a Destination Using the Text Entry
Screen............................................................... 630
Setting a Memory Preset.........................604
Settings Data...................................................29
Setting the Adaptive Cruise Control Gap.................................................................335
Setting the Adaptive Cruise Control Speed............................................................334
Setting the Blower Motor Speed............182
Setting the Clock and Date.....................605
Setting the Cruise Control Speed
..........329
Setting the Hill Descent Speed.............309
Setting the Temperature
...........................182
Setting the Trail Control Speed - Raptor...........................................................303
Setting the Wake Word..............................617
Setting Up the Trailer Backup Assistance for a Conventional Trailer......................422
Applying the Trailer Reversing Aid Sticker............................................................... 424
Calibrating the System.................................... 425
Configuring the Trailer...................................... 422
Trailer Sensor Installation.............................. 424
Setting Up Trailer Reverse Guidance for a Conventional Trailer.............................437
Applying the Trailer Reverse Aid Sticker............................................................... 438
Calibrating the System................................... 440
Configuring the Trailer...................................... 437
Trailer Sensor Installation.............................. 439
Shifting Your Vehicle Into Gear - Police Responder...................................................262
Shifting Your Vehicle Into Gear - Raptor
............................................................261
Shifting Your Vehicle Into Gear................261
Side Parking Aid
............................................315
Locating the Side Parking Aid
Sensors.............................................................. 316
Side Parking Aid Audible Warnings.............316
Side Parking Aid Limitations.......................... 315
What is the Side Parking Aid.......................... 315
Sitting in the Correct Position.................190
Smart Hitch Limitations............................418
Smart Hitch....................................................418
Snow Plowing Precautions.....................458
Snow Plowing...............................................458 Snowplow Mode............................................... 460Snowplow Mode
.........................................460
Switching Snowplow Mode On and
Off...................................................................... 460
What Is Snowplow Mode.............................. 460
Sounding the Panic Alarm
.........................89
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance - Gasoline........................648
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance - Raptor.............................651
Speed Control See: Cruise Control........................................... 329
Speedometer.................................................168
Stability Control Indicator........................302
Stability Control..........................................300
Starter Switch See: Ignition Switch............................................ 231
Starting and Stopping the Engine – Precautions..................................................231
Starting and Stopping the Engine..........231 Automatic Engine Stop - Vehicles With:
Keyless Entry and Push Button
Start................................................................... 236
Engine Block Heater......................................... 234
Starting and Stopping the Engine – Troubleshooting............................................ 238
Starting the Engine............................................ 232
Stopping the Engine......................................... 235
Starting and Stopping the Engine – Troubleshooting
........................................238
Starting and Stopping the Engine –
Frequently Asked Questions.................... 239
Starting and Stopping the Engine – Information Messages................................ 238
Starting and Stopping the Engine – Warning Lamps............................................. 238
Starting the Engine......................................232 Restarting the Engine After Stopping
it........................................................................\
... 234
Starting a Gasoline Engine............................. 232
Starting a Hybrid Electric Vehicle System.............................................................. 233
Status Bar
.......................................................614
Steering.............................................................311 Electric Power Steering..................................... 311
Steering – Troubleshooting............................ 312
Steering – Troubleshooting......................312 Steering – Information Messages.................312
Steering – Warning Indicators........................ 312
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