2022 FORD F-150 emergency towing

Blind Spot Information System
Indicators ....................................................371
Blind Spot Information System – Troubleshooting .......................................
371
Cross Traffic Alert
What Is Cross Traffic Alert .......................
372
How Does Cross Traffic Alert Work ......
372
Cross Traffic Alert Precautions ..............
372
Cross Traffic Alert Limitations ................
372
Switching Cross Traffic Alert On and Off ........................................................................\
373
Locating the Cross Traffic Alert Sensors ........................................................................\
373
Cross Traffic Alert Indicators ...................
373
Cross Traffic Alert – Troubleshooting ........................................................................\
374
Pre-Collision Assist
What Is Pre-Collision Assist ....................
375
How Does Pre-Collision Assist Work ........................................................................\
375
Pre-Collision Assist Precautions ...........
375
Pre-Collision Assist Limitations ............
376
Switching Pre-Collision Assist On and Off - Police Responder ..........................
377
Switching Pre-Collision Assist On and Off .................................................................
377
Locating the Pre-Collision Assist Sensors - Police Responder .................................
378
Locating the Pre-Collision Assist Sensors ........................................................................\
378
Distance Indication ....................................
379
Distance Alert ..............................................
380
Automatic Emergency Braking ..............
381
Evasive Steering Assist ..............................
381
Pre-Collision Assist – Troubleshooting ........................................................................\
382
Driver Alert
What Is Driver Alert ....................................
386
How Does Driver Alert Work ...................
386Driver Alert Precautions
...........................
386
Driver Alert Limitations ............................
386
Switching Driver Alert On and Off .......
386
Driver Alert – Troubleshooting ...............
387
Load Carrying
Load Carrying Precautions .....................
388
Using a Slide-In Camper .........................
389
Locating the Safety Compliance Certification Labels ...............................
389
What Is the Gross Axle Weight Rating .......................................................................
389
What Is the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating .......................................................................
389
What Is the Gross Combined Weight Rating .........................................................
390
Calculating Payload ....................................
391
Calculating the Load Limit .......................
391
Pickup Bed
Pickup Bed Precautions ...........................
394
Pickup Bed Anchor Points ......................
394
Tailgate Anchor Points .............................
395
Pickup Bed Ramps ....................................
396
Connecting a Trailer
Connecting a Trailer Precautions .........
399
Hitches ...........................................................
399
Connecting a Trailer ..................................
399
Trailer Lighting Check ................................
401
Connecting a Trailer – Troubleshooting ........................................................................\
402
Towing a Trailer
Towing a Trailer Precautions ..................
403
Trailer Brake Precautions ........................
403
Towing a Trailer Limitations ...................
404
Loading Your Trailer ..................................
404
Trailer Towing Hints ...................................
404
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Watercraft ..............................
405
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Breaking-In
....................................................455
Driving Economically .................................
455
Driving in Special Conditions .................
456
Floor Mats .....................................................
456
Snow Plowing - Vehicles Without: Snow Plow Mode
Snow Plowing Precautions ....................
458
Snow Plowing - Vehicles With: Snow Plow Mode
Snow Plowing Precautions ....................
459
Operating Your Vehicle With a Snowplow .................................................
459
Snowplow Mode ........................................
460
Crash and Breakdown Information
Roadside Assistance .................................
462
High Voltage Battery Vehicle Precautions - Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) .........
463
Switching the Hazard Flashers On and Off ................................................................
464
Jump Starting the Vehicle .......................
464
Post-Crash Alert System ........................
466
Automatic Crash Shutoff ........................
466
Recovery Towing .........................................
467
Transporting the Vehicle .........................
468
Towing Your Vehicle
Towing Your Vehicle Precautions .........
469
Recreationally Towing Your Vehicle - 4x4 ..............................................................
469
Recreationally Towing Your Vehicle - 4x2 ........................................................................\
.
471
Emergency Towing ......................................
471
Towing Your Vehicle – Troubleshooting ........................................................................\
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471 Fuses
Fuse Precautions
.........................................
472
Under Hood Fuse Box ...............................
472
Body Control Module Fuse Box .............
478
Identifying Fuse Types ..............................
481
Fuses – Troubleshooting ..........................
481
Maintenance
Maintenance Precautions .......................
482
Opening and Closing the Hood .............
482
Under Hood Overview - 2.7L EcoBoost™ ........................................................................\
483
Under Hood Overview - 3.3L .................
484
Under Hood Overview - 3.5L Ecoboost™ .......................................................................
485
Under Hood Overview - 3.5L, Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) .........................
486
Under Hood Overview - 5.0L .................
487
Engine Oil ......................................................
488
Checking the Coolant ...............................
489
Engine Air Filter ...........................................
493
Changing the Fuel Filter - Gasoline ......
493
Changing the 12V Battery ........................
494
Adjusting the Headlamps - Vehicles With: LED Headlamps ..........................
496
Adjusting the Headlamps - Vehicles With: Halogen Headlamps .................
497
Exterior Bulbs ..............................................
499
Interior Bulbs ...............................................
508
Drive Belt Routing - 2.7L EcoBoost™, Vehicles With: Dual Generators .......
508
Drive Belt Routing - 2.7L EcoBoost™, Vehicles With: Single Generator ......
508
Drive Belt Routing - 3.3L ..........................
508
Drive Belt Routing - 3.5L Ecoboost™, Vehicles With: Dual Generators .......
509
Drive Belt Routing - 3.5L Ecoboost™, Vehicles With: Single Generator ......
509
Drive Belt Routing - 3.5L, Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) ..........................................
509
Drive Belt Routing - 5.0L, Vehicles With: Dual Generators .....................................
509
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Note:
Do not store objects in the selector
lever stow bin, and be sure that the bottom
selector lever tray mat is flat inside the
selector lever stow bin.
Note: If there are objects in the stow bin
while stowing the selector lever, the selector
lever could come back to the upright park
(P) position.
MANUAL PARK RELEASE
WHAT IS MANUAL PARK RELEASE
Manual park release allows you to move
your transmission out of the park (P)
position in the event of an electrical
malfunction or emergency.
MANUAL PARK RELEASE
PRECAUTIONS WARNING: When doing this
procedure, you need to take the
transmission out of park (P) which
means your vehicle can roll freely. To
avoid unwanted vehicle movement,
always fully apply the parking brake prior
to doing this procedure. Use wheels
chocks if appropriate. WARNING:
If the parking brake is
fully released, but the brake warning
lamp remains illuminated, the brakes
may not be working properly. Have your
vehicle checked as soon as possible. WARNING:
Do not drive your
vehicle until you verify that the
stoplamps are working.
Use the manual park release to move your
transmission from the park (P) position in
the event of an electrical malfunction or
emergency. See
Emergency Towing
(page 471). Note:
Do not engage the manual park
release with the engine on.
USING MANUAL PARK RELEASE
Activating the Manual Park
Release Cable
1. Apply the parking brake. See Electric
Parking Brake
(page 289).
Note: If vehicle battery is dead, for example,
no electrical power available, an external
power source may be required to apply the
parking brake.
2. Locate the manual park release cable access cover at the bottom of the
driver dash lower panel, under the
steering wheel. 3.
Carefully open the hinged access cover
using a plastic type wedge or pry tool
at the upper edge of the panel. If done
correctly, the panel will swing
downward.
Note: Do not activate the override lever
until you are in the driver's seat. If damage
occurs when access cover is opened,
contact your authorized Ford Dealer for a
replacement.
4. Switch ignition on, but do not start your
vehicle.
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5. Once in the driver seat, fully apply the
brake pedal and hold. Do not release.
Pull the tether straight out toward the
driver seat until engaged. If done
correctly, a message will appear in the
instrument cluster.
Note: Do not use excessive force when
using the manual park release handle, as it
could result in damage to the handle.
Note: Your vehicle is now out of the park
(P) position and is free to roll. 6.
With your foot still fully applied on the
brake pedal, disengage the parking
brake. See Electric Parking Brake
(page 289).
7. Your vehicle remains in neutral (N) for emergency towing purposes.
8. Turn off the ignition.
9. Once safe to do so, and there is no risk
that your vehicle will roll, disconnect
the negative (black) battery cable from
the battery.
Returning Your Vehicle to Normal
Mode 1. Once it is safe to do so, reconnect the
negative (black) battery cable to the
battery. 2.
Apply the parking brake. See Electric
Parking Brake
(page 289).
Note: If vehicle battery is dead, for example,
no electrical power available, an external
power may be required to apply the parking
brake.
Note: Do not pull the tether until you are in
the driver seat.
3. Once in the driver seat, fully apply the brake pedal and hold, do not release.
Using the tether, pull the handle
towards the driver seat until you hit a
hard stop.
4. Pull the lever toward the floor until it hits a hard stop, before returning to the
stowed position.
Note: Maintain tension on the strap until
the lever reaches the stowed position.
5. Return the manual park release cable lever to the stowed position and install
the access cover.
6. With your foot fully applied on the brake pedal, start your vehicle. Confirm
that your vehicle is in the park (P)
position and that the instrument
cluster indicates park (P).
Note: If the instrument cluster is not
displaying the park (P) position or the
instrument cluster displays an error
message, apply the parking brake before
exiting your vehicle.
7. Close the access cover.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
AUDIBLE WARNINGS
Transmission Not In Park (P)
Audible Warning
Sounds if you open the driver door before
shifting into park (P).
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WHAT IS THE ELECTRIC
PARKING BRAKE
The electric parking brake is used to hold
your vehicle on slopes and flat roads.
APPLYING THE ELECTRIC
PARKING BRAKE
WARNING: Always fully apply the
parking brake and make sure you shift
into park (P). Failure to follow this
instruction could result in personal injury
or death. WARNING:
If you drive extended
distances with the parking brake applied,
you could cause damage to the brake
system. The switch is on the lower part
of the instrument panel.
1. Pull the switch up.
The red warning lamp flashes during
operation and illuminates when the parking
brake is applied.
Note: You can apply the electric parking
brake when the ignition is off.
Note: The electric parking brake could
apply when the transmission selector is in
park (P).
See Park (P) (page 260).
APPLYING THE ELECTRIC
PARKING BRAKE IN AN
EMERGENCY
You can use the electric parking brake to
slow or stop your vehicle in an emergency.
1. Pull the switch up and hold it. The electric parking brake continues to
slow your vehicle down unless you release
the switch.
The red warning lamp illuminates, a tone
sounds and the stoplamps turn on when
you use the electric parking brake in an
emergency.
Note:
Do not apply the electric parking
brake when your vehicle is moving, except
in an emergency. If you repeatedly use the
electric parking brake to slow or stop your
vehicle, you could cause damage to the
brake system.
MANUALLY RELEASING THE
ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE
1. Switch the ignition on.
2. Press and hold the brake pedal.
3. Push the switch down.
The red warning lamp turns off.
Pulling Away on a Hill When Towing a
Trailer
1. Press and hold the brake pedal.
2. Pull the switch upward and hold it.
3. Shift into gear.
4. Press the accelerator pedal until engine
has developed sufficient torque to
prevent your vehicle from rolling down
the hill.
5. Release the switch and pull away in a normal manner.
AUTOMATICALLY RELEASING
THE ELECTRIC PARKING
BRAKE
1. Close the driver door.
2. Shift into gear.
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WARNING: Take additional care if
your vehicle is heavily loaded or you are
towing a trailer. These conditions could
result in reduced performance of this
system. Failure to follow this instruction
could result in the loss of control of your
vehicle, personal injury or death. WARNING:
The system cannot
help prevent all crashes. Do not rely on
this system to replace driver judgment
and the need to maintain a safe distance
and speed. WARNING:
In situations where the
vehicle camera has limited detection
capability, this may reduce system
performance. These situations include
but are not limited to direct or low
sunlight, vehicles at night without tail
lights, unconventional vehicle types,
pedestrians with complex backgrounds,
running pedestrians, partly obscured
pedestrians, or pedestrians that the
system cannot distinguish from a group.
Failure to take care may result in the loss
of control of your vehicle, serious
personal injury or death.
PRE-COLLISION ASSIST
LIMITATIONS
Pre-collision assist depends on the
detection ability of its camera and sensors.
Any obstructions or damage to these areas
can limit detection or prevent the system
from functioning. See
Locating the
Pre-Collision Assist Sensors (page 378).
The system is active at speeds above
3 mph (5 km/h)
. Note:
The pre-collision assist system
automatically disables when you select
four-wheel drive low, manually disable
AdvanceTrac ™, or select rock crawl mode,
if your vehicle comes with it.
Note: Brake support and automatic
emergency braking are active at speeds up
to 80 mph (130 km/h). If your vehicle has a
radar sensor included with adaptive cruise
control, then brake support and automatic
emergency braking are active up to the
maximum speed of your vehicle.
Pedestrian Detection Limitations
Pedestrian detection is active at speeds
up to
50 mph (80 km/h).
Pedestrian detection operates optimally
when detected hazards are clearly
identifiable. System performance may
reduce in situations where pedestrians are
running, partly obscured, have a complex
background, or when the system cannot
distinguish pedestrians from a group.
Cyclist Detection Limitations
Cyclist detection is active at speeds up to
50 mph (80 km/h)
.
Cyclist detection functions optimally when
detected hazards are clearly identifiable.
System performance may reduce in
situations where cyclists are fast-moving,
partly obscured, have a complex
background, or cannot be distinguished
from a group.
Intersection Assist
(If Equipped)
If your vehicle comes with a radar sensor
included in adaptive cruise control, the
pre-collision assist system may operate in
a scenario where you are turning across an
oncoming vehicle's path. Detection of
vehicles driving in an oncoming direction
is active if your vehicle is driving at speeds
up to
19 mph (30 km/h).
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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 267). 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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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.
Tire Change Procedure WARNING:
To help prevent your
vehicle from moving when changing a
wheel, shift the transmission into park
(P), set the parking brake and use an
appropriate block or wheel chock to
secure the wheel diagonally opposite to
the wheel being changed. For example,
when changing the front left wheel,
place an appropriate block or wheel
chock on the right rear wheel. WARNING:
The jack supplied with
this vehicle is only intended for changing
a flat tire in an emergency. Do not
attempt to do any other work on your
vehicle when it is supported by the jack,
as your vehicle could slip off the jack.
Failure to follow this instruction could
result in personal injury or death. WARNING:
Do not attempt to
change a tire on the side of the vehicle
close to moving traffic. Pull far enough
off the road to not obstruct the flow of
traffic and avoid the danger of being hit
when operating the jack or changing the
wheel. WARNING:
Only use the jack
provided as original equipment with your
vehicle.
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