2023 FORD F150 cruise control

The four-wheel drive mode control is onthe instrument panel.
To select a four-wheel drive mode, pressthe four-wheel drive mode control buttonof the desired mode. You can selecttwo-wheel drive high (2H), four-wheeldrive high (4H), or four-wheel drive auto(4A) at a stop or while driving. Once theshift is complete, the instrument clusterdisplay will then display the selectedfour-wheel drive mode. While shifts are inprogress, the lights on the four-wheel drivecontrol switch can flash and you could seemessages in the instrument cluster displayindicating that a shift is in progress or torelease the accelerator pedal to improveshift performance.
Note:Momentarily releasing the acceleratorpedal when a shift in progress messagedisplays improves engagement anddisengagement performance.
Note:Do not perform this operation whenyou have cruise control or trail controlselected and active. The system may notshift as expected.
Note:Do not perform this operation if therear wheels are slipping or while applyingthe accelerator pedal.
Note:You could hear some noise as thesystem shifts or engages, which is normal.
If the system detects a fault, a warningmessage appears in the instrument clusterdisplay. See Four-Wheel Drive –Information Messages (page 280).
Shifting to or from Four-WheelDrive Low (4L)
To select or exit four-wheel drive low (4L):
1.Bring your vehicle to a speed of 3 mph(5 km/h) or less.
2.Place the transmission in neutral (N).
3.Press the desired four-wheel drivebutton on the four-wheel drive modecontrol switch.
The instrument cluster display will displaya message indicating a four-wheel driveshift is in progress. If any of the above shiftconditions are not present, the shift doesnot occur and the instrument clusterdisplay will display information guiding thedriver through the proper shiftingprocedures. If there is a transfer case toothblockage, a message displays in theinstrument cluster display. To alleviate thiscondition, place the transmission in aforward gear, move your vehicle forwardapproximately 5 ft (1.5 m), and shift thetransmission back to neutral (N) to allowthe transfer case to complete the rangeshift.
Note:You could hear some noise as thesystem shifts or engages, which is normal.
If the system detects a fault, a warningmessage appears in the instrument clusterdisplay. See Four-Wheel Drive –Information Messages (page 280).
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE MODES
TWO-WHEEL DRIVE HIGH
Two-wheel drive high is for generalon-road driving. Power is sent to the rearwheels only.
Note:Two-wheel drive high can turn on oroff based on Drive Mode selection See DriveMode Control (page 362).
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WHAT IS THE ELECTRONIC
LOCKING DIFFERENTIAL
The electronic locking differential is adevice housed in the rear axle, and canprovide additional traction when needed.
HOW DOES THE ELECTRONIC
LOCKING DIFFERENTIAL
WORK - EXCLUDING: RAPTOR
You can activate the differentialelectronically and shift it on the fly withinthe operating speed range. The electronicdifferential disengages when the vehiclespeed exceeds a set value, and reengageswhen the vehicle speed goes below a setvalue. See Switching the ElectronicLocking Differential On and Off (page285). It also engages based on certainselected drive modes. See Selecting aDrive Mode (page 363). The electroniclocking differential is for use in mud, rocks,sand, or any off-road condition where youneed maximum traction.
Note:The electronic locking differential canactivate or deactivate automatically basedon speed, four-wheel drive mode, and drivemode selection. See Switching theElectronic Locking Differential On andOff (page 285).
Note:The electronic locking differential isfor off-road use only and is not for use ondry pavement. Using the electronic lockingdifferential on dry pavement results inincreased tire wear, noise and vibration.
Note:Do not perform this operation whencruise control or trail control are selectedand active. The system may not engage asexpected.
HOW DOES THE ELECTRONIC
LOCKING DIFFERENTIAL
WORK - RAPTOR
You can activate the differentialelectronically and shift it on the fly withinthe operating speed range. The electronicdifferential disengages when the vehiclespeed exceeds a set value and it reengageswhen the vehicle speed goes below a setvalue depending on drive mode. SeeSwitching the Electronic LockingDifferential On and Off (page 285). Theelectronic locking differential is for use inmud, rocks, sand, or any off-road conditionwhere you need maximum traction.
Note:The electronic locking differential canactivate or deactivate automatically basedon speed, four-wheel drive mode, and drivemode selection. See Switching theElectronic Locking Differential On andOff (page 285).
Note:The electronic locking differential isfor off-road use only and is not for use ondry pavement. Using the electronic lockingdifferential on dry pavement results inincreased tire wear, noise and vibration.
Note:The electronic locking differential isnot available in 2H.
Note:Do not perform this operation whencruise control or trail control are selectedand active. The system may not engage asexpected.
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Note:The electronic locking differential isfor off-road use only and is not for use ondry pavement. Using the electronic lockingdifferential on dry pavement results inincreased tire wear, noise and vibration.
Note:Do not perform this operation whencruise control or trail control are selectedand active. The system may not engage asexpected.
SWITCHING THE ELECTRONIC
LOCKING DIFFERENTIAL ON
AND OFF - RAPTOR
The button to activate and deactivate theelectronic locking differential is in thecenter of the drive mode rotary switch.
To manually activate or deactivate theelectronic locking differential, press theelectronic locking differential button.
Note:The electronic locking differential canactivate or deactivate automatically basedon speed, four-wheel drive mode, and drivemode selection. See Selecting a DriveMode (page 363).
Rear Electronic Locking Differential Engagement Speed and Availability
Automatic Re-Engagement SpeedAutomatic Disen-gagement SpeedMaximum Engage-ment SpeedDrive Modes
20 mph (30 km/h)25 mph (41 km/h)20 mph (30 km/h)Normal (4A, 4H)
20 mph (30 km/h)25 mph (41 km/h)20 mph (30 km/h)Sport (4A, 4H)
20 mph (30 km/h)25 mph (41 km/h)20 mph (30 km/h)Slippery (4A, 4H)
20 mph (30 km/h)25 mph (41 km/h)20 mph (30 km/h)Tow/Haul (4A,4H)
No Speed LimitNo Speed LimitNo Speed LimitOff-Road (4H)1
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Automatic Re-Engagement SpeedAutomatic Disen-gagement SpeedMaximum Engage-ment SpeedDrive Modes
No Speed LimitNo Speed LimitNo Speed LimitBaja (4H)
No Speed LimitNo Speed LimitNo Speed LimitRock Crawl (4L)1
1Automatically engages when you select this drive mode. You have the ability to manuallyoverride the automatic engagement by pressing the electronic locking differential button.
Automatic Re-Engagement SpeedAutomatic Disen-gagement SpeedMaximum Engage-ment Speed4WD Mode
No speed LimitNo speed LimitNo speed LimitFour-Wheel DriveLow (4L)
Note:The electronic locking differentialmay not engage if you press your acceleratorpedal during an engagement attempt. Amessage could display in the instrumentdisplay guiding you to release theaccelerator pedal.
Note:If the electronic locking differentialhas difficulty disengaging, release theaccelerator pedal and turn the steeringwheel in the opposite direction while rolling.
Note:The electronic locking differential isfor off-road use only and is not for use ondry pavement. Using the electronic lockingdifferential on dry pavement results inincreased tire wear, noise and vibration.
Note:Do not perform this operation whencruise control or trail control are selectedand active. The system may not engage asexpected.
SWITCHING THE ELECTRONIC
LOCKING DIFFERENTIAL ON
AND OFF - 4X2
The button to activate and deactivate theelectronic locking differential is located inthe center of the Drive mode rotary switch.
To manually activate or deactivate theelectronic locking differential, press theelectronic locking differential button.
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4X2 Rear Electronic Locking Differential Engagement Speed and Availability
Automatic Re-EngagementSpeedAutomatic DisengagementSpeedMaximum EngagementSpeed
20 mph (30 km/h)25 mph (41 km/h)20 mph (30 km/h)
Note:The electronic locking differentialmay not engage if you press your acceleratorpedal during an engagement attempt. Amessage could display in the instrumentdisplay guiding you to release theaccelerator pedal.
Note:If the electronic locking differentialhas difficulty disengaging, release theaccelerator pedal and turn the steeringwheel in the opposite direction while rolling.
Note:The electronic locking differential isfor off-road use only and is not for use ondry pavement. Using the electronic lockingdifferential on dry pavement results inincreased tire wear, noise and vibration.
Note:Do not perform this operation whencruise control or trail control are selectedand active. The system may not engage asexpected.
ELECTRONIC LOCKING
DIFFERENTIAL INDICATORS
If both rear wheel axle shaftslock together, the indicator in thecluster is amber, providingadditional traction.
If you select the electronic lockingdifferential and the indicator in the clusteris gray or turns from amber to gray whiledriving, one of the following has occurred:
•The vehicle speed is too high.
•The accelerator pedal is too high duringan engagement attempt.
•The vehicle is experiencing an anti-lockbrake activation.
•The left and right wheel speeddifference is too high during anengagement attempt.
•The system has malfunctioned andaccompanies a check lockingdifferential message in the informationdisplay. See your dealer as soon aspossible.
Note:If the vehicle is experiencing ananti-lock braking event, the electroniclocking differential could momentarilydisengage.
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WHAT IS TRAIL CONTROL
WARNING: The system does notcontrol speed in low traction conditionsor extremely steep slopes. The systemis designed to be an aid and does notrelieve you of your responsibility to drivewith due care and attention. Failure tofollow this instruction could result inpersonal injury.
Trail control lets you focus on steeringduring low-speed and off-road use bycontrolling your vehicle's acceleration andbraking to maintain the speed that you set.
You may hear a noise from the anti-lockbrake system pump motor when you usethe system. This is normal.
TRAIL CONTROL LIMITATIONS
Trail control is unavailable when any of thefollowing occur:
•Your vehicle speed is greater than20 mph (32 km/h) in two-wheel drivehigh (2H) or four-wheel drive high (4H)modes.
•Your vehicle speed is greater than9 mph (15 km/h) in four-wheel drivelow (4L) mode.
•Your vehicle speed is greater than5 mph (8 km/h) in reverse (R).
•The transmission is in park (P).
•The driver side door is open or yourseatbelt is off when the driver side dooris removed.
•Cruise control is on.
•Pro trailer backup assist is on.
SWITCHING TRAIL CONTROL
ON AND OFF
Press the button.
The system switches off if you press thebutton again or exceed 40 mph (64 km/h).
SETTING THE TRAIL CONTROL
SPEED
Note:The buttons are located on thesteering wheel.
Drive to your preferred speed.
Press button to increase the setcurrent speed.
Press button to decrease the setcurrent speed.
Note:The indicator changes color.
You can adjust the set speed in small orlarge increments. Press the toggle buttonupward or downward once to adjust theset speed in small increments. Press andhold the toggle button upward ordownward to adjust the set speed in largeincrements.
You can also adjust the set speed bybraking.
Note:Pressing the brake pedal does notswitch off the system.
CANCELING THE SET SPEED
Press the button.
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TRAIL CONTROL INDICATORS
TRAIL ONE PEDAL DRIVE
WHAT IS TRAIL ONE PEDAL DRIVE
Trail one pedal drive allows you toaccelerate and brake using only theaccelerator pedal. The system assistswhen driving through difficult off-roadterrain. Pressing the accelerator pedaldown accelerates your vehicle andreleasing pressure on the acceleratorpedal, with your foot still on the pedal,slows your vehicle down. Releasing theaccelerator pedal may allow your vehicleto come to a complete stop, somesituations may require you to press thebrake pedal to come to a complete stop.
TRAIL ONE PEDAL DRIVEPRECAUTIONS
WARNING: This system is an extradriving aid. It does not replace yourattention and judgment, or the need toapply the brakes. This system does NOTautomatically brake your vehicle. If youfail to press the brake pedal whennecessary, you may collide with anothervehicle.
Shifting into drive (D) or reverse (R) doesnot cause the vehicle to move.
You can press the brake pedal to increasebraking. This does not turn the system off.
Trail one pedal drive could apply theparking brake when your vehicle is notmoving and not in park (P).
Note:Always check the transmissionselection before accelerating.
Note:Only use trail one pedal drive onslippery or loose surfaces. Using trail onepedal drive on dry, hard surfaces couldproduce some vibration, driveline bind upand potential excessive tire and vehiclewear.
TRAIL ONE PEDAL DRIVELIMITATIONS
Trail one pedal drive is unavailable whenany of the following occur:
•Your vehicle is not in four-wheel drivehigh (4H) or four-wheel drive low (4L)modes.
•Using cruise control.
•Using trail control.
•You exceed 30 mph (48 km/h).
Releasing the accelerator pedal may allowyour vehicle to come to a complete stop,some situations may require you to pressthe brake pedal to come to a completestop.
SWITCHING TRAIL ONE PEDALDRIVE ON AND OFF
Switching Trail One Pedal Drive On
Press the trail features buttonwhen in four-wheel drive high orfour-wheel drive low to activatetrail one pedal drive.
Switching Trail One Pedal DriveOff
Press the trail features button again toswitch trail one pedal drive off.
Selecting a driveline mode other thanfour-wheel drive high or four-wheel drivelow switches trail one pedal drive off.
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TRAIL CONTROL – TROUBLESHOOTING
TRAIL CONTROL – INFORMATION MESSAGES - VEHICLES BUILT FROM:10/2022
DetailsMessage
Displays when you must reduce your vehicle speed touse trail control.Reduce Speed To Enter TrailControl
Displays when you must release the park brake to usetrail control.Trail Control Not Available withPark Brake Applied
Displays when you must switch off the trailer backupassist to use trail control.Trail Control Not AvailableWhile Pro Trailer BackupAssist™ Active
Displays when a system fault has occurred when trailcontrol was active and the driver must resume control.Trail Control Off Driver ResumeControl
Displays when a system fault is present. See the trailcontrol section in your Owner's Manual. See yourauthorized dealer for diagnosis.
Trail Control Fault See Manual
Displays when you must be in drive (D), neutral (N) orreverse (R) to use trail control.Trail Control To Activate SelectGear
Displays when you must switch the cruise control offto use trail control.Trail Control Not Available withCruise Control Active
Displays when you must close the driver door to usetrail control.Trail Control Not Available withDriver Door Open
Displays when the system detects you may be stuckin sand and recommends using trail control on to thelowest set speed. Doing this could slowly pull sandunder the tires to free the vehicle.
Set Trail Control to 1 MPH to Aidin Getting Unstuck in Sand
Set Trail Control to 2 km/h toAid in Getting Unstuck in Sand
You switched off trail control propulsion; however, thesystem still applies the brakes if descending a hill.Press the trail control button to switch this feature off,you can then switch it back on.
Descent Control Now ActivePress Trail Control Switch ToExit
The system requires you to put your seatbelt on beforeyou can use the trail control feature.Trail Control Not Available withSeatbelt Off
Displays when only trail control is active and allowsyou to resume using trail one pedal drive.Trail Control Active UseCANCEL button to resume Trail1-Pedal Drive
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