2023 FORD F150 Owners Manual

Tachometer...................................................170
Speedometer................................................170
Fuel Gauge.....................................................170
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge..........................................................................171
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge........................171
Transmission Fluid Temperature Gauge..........................................................................171
Turbo Boost Gauge......................................171
What Are the Instrument ClusterWarning Lamps.........................................171
Instrument Cluster Warning Lamps.......171
What Are the Instrument ClusterIndicators....................................................173
Instrument Cluster Indicators..................173
Instrument Cluster Display
Using the Instrument Cluster DisplayControls.......................................................175
Instrument Cluster Display Main Menu -Vehicles With: 12 Inch Screen..............175
Instrument Cluster Display Main Menu -Raptor..........................................................176
Instrument Cluster Display Main Menu -Vehicles With: 4.2 Inch Screen...........176
Instrument Cluster Display Main Menu -Vehicles With: 8 Inch Screen...............176
Customizing the Instrument ClusterDisplay..........................................................177
EV Coach - 3.5L, Hybrid Electric Vehicle(HEV)............................................................177
Brake Coach - Hybrid Electric Vehicle(HEV)...........................................................178
Trip Summary................................................178
Personalized Settings
Changing the Language............................179
Changing the Measurement Unit..........179
Changing the Temperature Unit............179
Changing the Tire Pressure Unit............179
Trip Computer
Accessing the Trip Computer - VehiclesWith: 4.2 Inch Screen.............................180
Accessing the Trip Computer - VehiclesWith: 8 Inch Screen/12 Inch Screen........................................................................180
Resetting the Trip Computer - VehiclesWith: 4.2 Inch Screen.............................180
Resetting the Trip Computer - VehiclesWith: 8 Inch Screen/12 Inch Screen........................................................................180
Remote Start
What Is Remote Start.................................181
Remote Start Precautions........................181
Remote Start Limitations..........................181
Enabling Remote Start...............................181
Remotely Starting and Stopping theVehicle..........................................................181
Extending the Remote Start Duration.........................................................................182
Remote Start Remote Control Indicators.........................................................................182
Remote Start Settings...............................182
Climate Control - VehiclesWith: AutomaticTemperature Control
Identifying the Climate Control Unit.....184
Switching Climate Control On and Off.........................................................................184
Switching Recirculated Air On and Off.........................................................................184
Switching Air Conditioning On and Off.........................................................................184
Switching Defrost On and Off................184
Switching Maximum Defrost On and Off.........................................................................184
Switching Maximum Cooling On and Off.........................................................................185
Switching the Heated Wiper Park On andOff.................................................................185
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Switching the Heated Rear Window Onand Off........................................................185
Setting the Blower Motor Speed...........185
Switching the Heated Mirrors On and Off.........................................................................185
Setting the Temperature..........................185
Directing the Flow of Air...........................186
Auto Mode.....................................................186
Climate Control Hints.................................187
Climate Control - VehiclesWith: Manual TemperatureControl
Identifying the Climate Control Unit.....189
Switching Climate Control On and Off........................................................................189
Switching Recirculated Air On and Off........................................................................189
Switching Air Conditioning On and Off........................................................................189
Switching Defrost On and Off................189
Switching Maximum Defrost On and Off........................................................................189
Switching Maximum Cooling On and Off........................................................................190
Switching the Heated Rear Window Onand Off........................................................190
Setting the Blower Motor Speed..........190
Switching the Heated Mirrors On and Off........................................................................190
Setting the Temperature..........................190
Directing the Flow of Air...........................190
Climate Control Hints.................................191
Interior Air Quality
What Is the Cabin Air Filter......................192
Replacing the Cabin Air Filter..................192
Front Seats
Front Seat Precautions.............................193
Sitting in the Correct Position.................193
Manual Seats................................................194
Power Seats..................................................196
Massage Seats.............................................199
Heated Seats...............................................200
Ventilated Seats.........................................200
Rear Seats - Crew Cab/SuperCab
Manual Seats...............................................202
Heated Seats...............................................203
Rear Occupant Alert System
What is the Rear Occupant Alert System........................................................................205
How Does the Rear Occupant AlertSystem Work............................................205
Rear Occupant Alert System Precautions........................................................................205
Rear Occupant Alert System Limitations........................................................................205
Switching Rear Occupant Alert SystemOn and Off................................................205
Rear Occupant Alert System Indicators.......................................................................206
Rear Occupant Alert System AudibleWarnings...................................................206
Memory Function
What Is the Memory Function...............207
Memory Function Precautions..............207
Locating the Memory Function Buttons........................................................................207
Saving a Preset Position..........................207
Recalling a Preset Position.....................207
Garage Door Opener
Garage Door Opener Introduction.......208
Garage Door Opener Precautions andFrequencies..............................................208
Programming the Garage Door Opener.......................................................................209
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Garage Door Opener AdditionalAssistance...................................................211
USB Ports
Locating the USB Ports - Excluding:Raptor..........................................................212
Locating the USB Ports - Raptor...........212
Playing Media Using the USB Port........213
Charging a Device........................................213
Power Outlet - Vehicles With:120V Power Outlet
What Is the Power Outlet.........................214
Power Outlet Precautions........................214
Power Outlet Limitations.........................214
Locating the Power Outlets.....................214
Power Outlet Indicators............................215
Power Outlet - Vehicles With:12V Power Outlet
What Is the Power Outlet.........................216
Power Outlet Precautions........................216
Locating the Power Outlets.....................216
Onboard Generator
What Is the Onboard Generator.............217
Onboard Generator Precautions -Vehicles With: 2kW..................................217
Onboard Generator Precautions -Vehicles With: 2.4kW/7.2kW...............218
Locating the Outlets...................................219
Onboard Generator Indicators...............219
Switching the Outlets On and Off.......220
What Is Utility Idle Mode - Vehicles With:Flip Key.........................................................221
Switching Utility Idle Mode On and Off -Vehicles With: Flip Key...........................221
What Is Generator Mode...........................221
Switching Generator Mode On and Off.........................................................................221
Resetting Ground Fault Detection.........221
Resetting the Circuit Breaker - VehiclesWith: 7.2kW................................................222
Onboard Generator – Troubleshooting........................................................................223
Center Console Work Surface
Using the Center Console Work Surface- Vehicles With: Column Shift............225
Using the Center Console Work Surface- Vehicles With: Console Shift...........226
Center Console Work Surface –Troubleshooting......................................227
Wireless Accessory Charger
What Is the Wireless Accessory Charger........................................................................228
Wireless Accessory Charger Precautions........................................................................228
Locating the Wireless Accessory Charger........................................................................228
Charging a Wireless Device.....................228
Storage
Cup Holders..................................................229
Glove Compartment.................................229
Under Seat Storage...................................230
Glasses Holder.............................................232
Starting and Stopping theEngine
Starting and Stopping the Engine –Precautions...............................................233
Ignition Switch.............................................233
Push Button Ignition Switch...................234
Starting the Engine....................................234
Engine Block Heater..................................236
Stopping the Engine...................................237
Police Engine Idle - Vehicles With: PolicePack.............................................................238
Automatic Engine Stop - Vehicles With:Keyless Entry and Push Button Start........................................................................239
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Accessing the Passive Key BackupPosition - Vehicles With: Keyless Entryand Push Button Start.........................240
Starting and Stopping the Engine –Troubleshooting.....................................240
Hybrid Electric VehicleInformation - Hybrid ElectricVehicle (HEV)
What is a Hybrid Electric Vehicle..........244
How Does a Hybrid Electric Vehicle Work........................................................................244
Hybrid Electric Vehicle DrivingCharacteristics........................................244
Hybrid Electric Vehicle Indicators.........244
Hybrid Electric Vehicle Information –Troubleshooting......................................245
Power Flow...................................................245
Eco Idle...........................................................246
Eco Idle – Troubleshooting.....................247
Auto-Start-Stop
What Is Auto-Start-Stop.........................248
Auto-Start-Stop Precautions................248
Switching Auto-Start-Stop On and Off........................................................................248
Stopping the Engine..................................248
Restarting the Engine...............................248
Auto-Start-Stop Indicators....................248
Auto-Start-Stop – Troubleshooting........................................................................249
Fuel and Refueling
Fuel and Refueling Precautions.............251
Fuel Quality...................................................252
Locating the Fuel Filler Funnel..............254
Running Out of Fuel...................................254
Refueling........................................................255
Fuel Tank Capacity - Excluding: HybridElectric Vehicle (HEV)..........................259
Fuel Tank Capacity - Hybrid ElectricVehicle (HEV)..........................................259
Fuel and Refueling – Troubleshooting.......................................................................260
Catalytic Converter
What Is the Catalytic Converter............262
Catalytic Converter Precautions...........262
Catalytic Converter – Troubleshooting........................................................................262
High Voltage Battery - HybridElectric Vehicle (HEV)
What Is the High Voltage Battery.........263
High Voltage Battery Precautions........263
Automatic Transmission
Automatic Transmission Precautions........................................................................264
Automatic Transmission Positions......264
Shifting Your Vehicle Into Gear.............265
Shifting Your Vehicle Into Gear - Raptor........................................................................265
Shifting Your Vehicle Into Gear - PoliceResponder................................................266
Manually Shifting Gears..........................266
Temporary Neutral Mode........................268
Using Progressive Range Selection......269
Automatic Return to Park (P)...............269
Stowing the Selector Lever - Excluding:Raptor.........................................................270
Stowing the Selector Lever - Raptor........................................................................270
Manual Park Release..................................271
Automatic Transmission AudibleWarnings....................................................273
Four-Wheel Drive
How Does Four-Wheel Drive Work -Excluding: Raptor....................................274
How Does Four-Wheel Drive Work -Raptor.........................................................274
Four-Wheel Drive Precautions...............275
Four-Wheel Drive Limitations................275
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Selecting a Four-Wheel Drive Mode -Excluding: Raptor....................................276
Selecting a Four-Wheel Drive Mode -Raptor..........................................................277
Four-Wheel Drive Modes.........................278
Four-Wheel Drive Indicators...................279
Four-Wheel Drive – Troubleshooting.......................................................................280
Electronic Locking Differential
What Is the Electronic LockingDifferential................................................284
How Does the Electronic LockingDifferential Work - Excluding: Raptor........................................................................284
How Does the Electronic LockingDifferential Work - Raptor..................284
Electronic Locking DifferentialPrecautions..............................................285
Switching the Electronic LockingDifferential On and Off - 4x4,Excluding: Raptor...................................285
Switching the Electronic LockingDifferential On and Off - Raptor.......287
Switching the Electronic LockingDifferential On and Off - 4x2.............288
Electronic Locking Differential Indicators........................................................................289
Electronic Locking Differential –Troubleshooting.....................................290
Brakes
Brake Precautions.......................................291
Anti-Lock Braking System........................291
Brake Over Accelerator - Excluding:Raptor..........................................................291
Brake Over Accelerator - Raptor............291
Locating the Brake Fluid Reservoir........291
Checking the Brake Fluid..........................291
Brake Fluid Specification.........................292
Brakes – Troubleshooting.......................292
Electric Parking Brake
What Is the Electric Parking Brake.......294
Applying the Electric Parking Brake.....294
Applying the Electric Parking Brake in anEmergency................................................294
Manually Releasing the Electric ParkingBrake...........................................................294
Automatically Releasing the ElectricParking Brake...........................................295
Electric Parking Brake Audible Warning........................................................................295
Releasing the Electric Parking Brake ifthe Vehicle Battery Has Run Out ofCharge........................................................295
Electric Parking Brake – Troubleshooting........................................................................295
Reverse Braking Assist
What Is Reverse Braking Assist.............297
How Does Reverse Braking Assist Work........................................................................297
Reverse Braking Assist Precautions......297
Switching Reverse Braking Assist On andOff................................................................298
Overriding Reverse Braking Assist.......298
Reverse Braking Assist Indicators........298
Reverse Braking Assist –Troubleshooting.....................................299
Cross Traffic Braking
What Is Cross Traffic Braking..................301
How Does Cross Traffic Braking Work.........................................................................301
Cross Traffic Braking Precautions.........301
Switching Cross Traffic Braking On andOff................................................................302
Overriding Cross Traffic Braking...........302
Cross Traffic Braking Indicators............302
Cross Traffic Braking – Troubleshooting........................................................................302
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Hill Start Assist
What Is Hill Start Assist...........................304
How Does Hill Start Assist Work..........304
Hill Start Assist Precautions..................304
Hill Start Assist – Troubleshooting......304
Auto Hold
How Does Auto Hold Work.....................305
Switching Auto Hold On and Off..........305
Using Auto Hold..........................................305
Auto Hold Indicators.................................305
Traction Control
What Is Traction Control..........................307
How Does Traction Control Work.........307
Switching Traction Control On and Off........................................................................307
Traction Control Indicator.......................307
Traction Control – Troubleshooting.....308
Stability Control
How Does Stability Control Work........309
Switching Stability Control On and Off.........................................................................310
Stability Control Indicator.........................311
Trail Control - Raptor/Tremor
What Is Trail Control...................................312
Trail Control Limitations............................312
Switching Trail Control On and Off.......312
Setting the Trail Control Speed..............312
Canceling the Set Speed..........................312
Trail Control Indicators..............................313
Trail One Pedal Drive..................................313
Trail One Pedal Drive – Troubleshooting.........................................................................314
Trail Control – Troubleshooting.............315
Trail Turn Assist
What Is Trail Turn Assist...........................316
Trail Turn Assist Precautions...................316
Trail Turn Assist Limitations....................316
Switching Trail Turn Assist On and Off.........................................................................316
Trail Turn Assist Indicators.......................316
Trail Turn Assist – Troubleshooting......317
Hill Descent Control
What Is Hill Descent Control...................318
How Does Hill Descent Control Work.........................................................................318
Hill Descent Control Precautions..........318
Switching Hill Descent Control On andOff.................................................................318
Setting the Hill Descent Speed..............318
Hill Descent Control Indicator................318
Hill Descent Control – Troubleshooting.........................................................................319
Steering
Electric Power Steering............................320
Steering – Troubleshooting.....................321
Parking Aids
Parking Aid Precautions...........................323
Switching Parking Aid On and Off -Vehicles Without: Active Park Assist........................................................................323
Switching Parking Aid On and Off -Vehicles With: Active Park Assist......324
Rear Parking Aid..........................................324
Front Parking Aid.........................................325
Side Parking Aid..........................................326
Parking Aid Indicators................................327
Parking Aids – Troubleshooting............327
Rear View Camera
What Is the Rear View Camera.............329
Rear View Camera Precautions............329
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Locating the Rear View Camera...........329
Rear View Camera Guide Lines.............330
Rear View Camera Settings...................330
360 Degree Camera
What Is the 360 Degree Camera..........332
How Does the 360 Degree Camera Work........................................................................332
360 Degree Camera Precautions.........332
Locating the 360 Degree Cameras -Excluding: Raptor/Tremor...................332
Locating the 360 Degree Cameras -Raptor/Tremor.........................................333
360 Degree Camera Guide Lines..........333
360 Degree Camera Settings................334
Active Park Assist
What Is Active Park Assist.......................336
How Does Active Park Assist Work......336
Active Park Assist Precautions..............336
Switching Active Park Assist On and Off........................................................................336
Entering a Parallel Parking Space........336
Entering a Perpendicular Parking Space........................................................................337
Exiting a Parking Space............................337
Active Park Assist – Troubleshooting........................................................................338
Cruise Control
What Is Cruise Control.............................340
Switching Cruise Control On and Off.......................................................................340
Setting the Cruise Control Speed........340
Canceling the Set Speed..........................341
Resuming the Set Speed..........................341
Cruise Control Indicators..........................341
Adaptive Cruise Control
How Does Adaptive Cruise Control WithStop and Go Work..................................342
Adaptive Cruise Control Precautions........................................................................342
Adaptive Cruise Control Limitations........................................................................343
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control Onand Off.......................................................344
Adaptive Cruise Control AutomaticCancellation.............................................345
Setting the Adaptive Cruise ControlSpeed..........................................................345
Setting the Adaptive Cruise Control Gap........................................................................346
Canceling the Set Speed.........................347
Resuming the Set Speed.........................347
Overriding the Set Speed........................348
Adaptive Cruise Control Indicators......348
Switching From Adaptive Cruise Controlto Cruise Control.....................................348
Lane Centering............................................349
Predictive Speed Assist.............................351
Predictive Speed Assist –Troubleshooting......................................353
Adaptive Cruise Control –Troubleshooting......................................354
BlueCruise
What Is BlueCruise.....................................356
How Does BlueCruise Work....................356
BlueCruise Precautions............................356
BlueCruise Requirements........................357
BlueCruise Limitations..............................357
BlueCruise Settings...................................358
Switching BlueCruise On and Off........358
BlueCruise Alerts........................................359
BlueCruise Automatic Cancellation.....359
BlueCruise Indicators................................359
BlueCruise – Troubleshooting...............360
Drive Mode Control
What Is Drive Mode Control...................362
How Does Drive Mode Control Work........................................................................362
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How Does Drive Mode Control Work -Raptor.........................................................362
Selecting a Drive Mode - King Ranch/Lariat/Limited/Platinum/XL/XLT........................................................................363
Selecting a Drive Mode - Raptor..........364
Drive Modes..................................................365
Drive Mode Control – Troubleshooting........................................................................373
Lane Keeping System
What Is the Lane Keeping System.......375
How Does the Lane Keeping SystemWork.............................................................375
Lane Keeping System Precautions......375
Lane Keeping System Limitations........375
Switching the Lane Keeping System Onand Off........................................................376
Switching the Lane Keeping SystemMode............................................................376
Alert Mode.....................................................376
Aid Mode.........................................................377
Alert and Aid Mode.....................................377
Lane Keeping System Indicators..........378
Lane Keeping System – Troubleshooting........................................................................379
Blind Spot InformationSystem
What Is Blind Spot Information System........................................................................382
How Does Blind Spot InformationSystem Work............................................382
Blind Spot Information SystemPrecautions...............................................382
Blind Spot Information SystemLimitations................................................382
Blind Spot Information SystemRequirements..........................................382
Switching Blind Spot InformationSystem On and Off................................383
Locating the Blind Spot InformationSystem Sensors......................................383
Blind Spot Information System WithTrailer Coverage......................................383
Blind Spot Information SystemIndicators...................................................385
Blind Spot Information System –Troubleshooting.....................................386
Cross Traffic Alert
What Is Cross Traffic Alert.......................387
How Does Cross Traffic Alert Work......387
Cross Traffic Alert Precautions..............387
Cross Traffic Alert Limitations...............387
Switching Cross Traffic Alert On and Off.......................................................................388
Locating the Cross Traffic Alert Sensors.......................................................................388
Cross Traffic Alert Indicators.................388
Cross Traffic Alert – Troubleshooting.......................................................................389
Pre-Collision Assist
What Is Pre-Collision Assist...................390
How Does Pre-Collision Assist Work.......................................................................390
Pre-Collision Assist Precautions..........390
Pre-Collision Assist Limitations.............391
Switching Pre-Collision Assist On andOff - Police Responder.........................392
Switching Pre-Collision Assist On andOff................................................................392
Locating the Pre-Collision Assist Sensors........................................................................393
Distance Indication....................................393
Distance Alert..............................................395
Automatic Emergency Braking.............396
Evasive Steering Assist............................396
Pre-Collision Assist – Troubleshooting........................................................................397
Driver Alert
What Is Driver Alert....................................399
How Does Driver Alert Work...................399
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