2023 FORD F150 ECU

CHANGING THE REMOTE
CONTROL BATTERY -
VEHICLES WITH: FLIP KEY
WARNING: Keep batteries awayfrom children to prevent ingestion.Failure to follow this instruction couldresult in personal injury or death. Ifingested, immediately seek medicalattention.
WARNING: If the batterycompartment does not securely close,stop using the remote control andreplace it as soon as possible. In themeantime, keep the remote control awayfrom children. Failure to follow thisinstruction could result in personal injuryor death.
Battery Replacement Procedure
The remote control uses one coin-type3-volt lithium battery CR2032 orequivalent.
Press the button to release the key bladebefore beginning the procedure.
1.Insert a screwdriver, in the positionshown and gently push the clip.
2.Press the clip down to release thebattery cover.
3.Carefully remove the cover.
4.Insert a screwdriver as shown torelease the battery.
Note:Do not touch the battery contacts orthe printed circuit board with thescrewdriver.
5.Remove the battery.
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6.Install a new battery with the + facingup.
7.Replace the battery cover.
Dispose of old batteries in anenvironmentally friendly way.Seek advice from your localauthority about recycling old batteries.
Note:Do not wipe off any grease on thebattery terminals or on the back surface ofthe circuit board.
Note: Replacing the battery does not erasethe programmed key from your vehicle. Theremote control should operate normally.
REPLACING A LOST KEY OR
REMOTE CONTROL
You can purchase replacement keys orremote controls from an authorized dealer.Authorized dealers can program remotecontrols for your vehicle.
Note: Your vehicle keys came with asecurity label that provides important keycut information. Keep the label in a safeplace for future reference.
PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE
CONTROL - VEHICLES WITH:
PUSH BUTTON START
General Information
You must have two previouslyprogrammed remote controls inside yourvehicle and the new unprogrammedremote controls readily accessible. Contactan authorized dealer to have the spareremote control programmed if twopreviously programmed remotes are notavailable. Make sure that your vehicle isoff before beginning this procedure. Makesure that you close all the doors beforebeginning and that they remain closedthroughout the procedure. Perform allsteps within 30 seconds of starting thesequence. Stop and wait for at least oneminute before starting again if you performany steps out of sequence.
Read and understand the entire procedurebefore you begin.
Note:You can program a maximum of fourremote controls to your vehicle.
Note:If your programmed remote controlsare lost or stolen and you do not have anextra coded remote, you need to have yourvehicle towed to an authorized dealer. Storean extra programmed remote away fromyour vehicle in a safe place to help preventany inconvenience. Contact an authorizeddealer to purchase additional spare orreplacement remotes.
Steps for Programming Your SpareRemote Control
Note:Your vehicle is equipped with one ofthe following center consoles.
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TAILGATE PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: It is extremelydangerous to ride in a cargo area, insideor outside of a vehicle. In a crash, peopleriding in these areas are more likely to beseriously injured or killed. Do not allowpeople to ride in any area of your vehiclethat is not equipped with seats andseatbelts. Make sure everyone in yourvehicle is in a seat and properly using aseatbelt. Failure to follow this warningcould result in serious personal injury ordeath.
OPENING THE TAILGATE
OPENING THE TAILGATE FROMOUTSIDE YOUR VEHICLE
Pull up on the handle to release thetailgate.
Note:You may need to unlock the tailgatefirst.
LOCKING AND UNLOCKING
THE TAILGATE
Manual
Lock.A
Unlock.B
1.Insert the ignition key into the tailgatelock.
2.Turn it to the left to lock the tailgate.
3.Turn it to the right to unlock thetailgate.
Power
You can lock and unlock the tailgate withthe remote control or power door unlockcontrol.
REMOVING AND INSTALLING
THE TAILGATE
WARNING: Always properly securecargo to prevent shifting cargo or cargofalling from the vehicle. Failure to do socould result in compromised vehiclestability and serious personal injury tovehicle occupants or others.
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3.Pull the step out fully. Lower the stepto its lowest position.
4.Pull the yellow handle stop backwardout of the tailgate until it fully extends.
5.To lock the handle in place, rotate thehandle up from the horizontal to thevertical position until you hear a click.
Note:Do not tow with the step or grabhandle.
Replace the slip resistance tape or grabhandle molding if it appears as worn ordamaged.
To reduce the risk of falling:
•Only operate the step when yourvehicle is on a level surface.
•Only operate the step in areas withsufficient lighting.
•Make sure you use the grab handlewhen climbing on the step.
•Do not use the step with bare feet.
•Make sure the step is clean before use.
•Keep the step load below the totalmaximum load of 350 lb (159 kg).
STOWING THE TAILGATE STEP
1.Press the yellow button on the handleto lower and then press the yellowlever at the bottom of the handle tounlock. Rotate the handle down fromthe vertical to the horizontal positionand push it into the tailgate.
2.Rotate the step up until it is horizontal,then push it back into the tailgate untilthe step is secure.
Note:Make sure to close and fully latch thestep before moving your vehicle. Do notdrive with the step or grab handle open.
Note:The power tailgate cannot close ifthe step is open. A warning messageappears and a tone sounds. After stowingthe step the power close function isrestored.
BED EXTENDER (IF EQUIPPED)
BED EXTENDER PRECAUTIONS
Note:Do not use the bed extender whendriving off road.
Note:Make sure to engage the locking pinsand knobs fully before driving your vehicle.
Note:Make sure to secure all cargo.
Note:Do not exceed 150 lb (68 kg) on thetailgate when your vehicle is moving.
Note:Do not keep the bed extender in thetailgate mode when you are not using it forrestraining cargo. Always keep the bedextender in the grocery mode or the stowedposition with the tailgate closed.
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4.Connect the two panels. Rotate bothknobs one-quarter turn clockwise tosecure the panels.
5.Insert the latch rod into the tailgatehole.
6.Engage both sides of the locking pinsinto their holes in the pick-up box.
Grocery Mode
1.Follow steps 1-4.
2.Before engaging the locking pins, rotatethe panels away from the tailgate.
3.Engage both sides of the locking pinsinto their holes in the pick-up box.
4.Close the tailgate.
TAILGATE WORK SURFACE (IF
EQUIPPED)
The tailgate work surface is a durable andfunctional surface on the inside portion ofyour tailgate you can use to performvarious tasks.
To use the tailgate work surface, fold downthe tailgate.
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Tablet stand.A
Tool inset.B
Clamp pocket.C
Standard and metric ruler.D
Cup holder.E
Tailgate anchors.F
The tailgate work surface contains clamppockets that allows you to secure workmaterial.
Note:Damage could occur to the tailgateif you overload the vertical clamp arm in anydirection.
Note:When you finish using the tailgatework surface, make sure you remove all ofyour belongings, then close the tailgate.
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CLOSING THE TAILGATE FROMOUTSIDE YOUR VEHICLE
You can close the power tailgate by:
•Pressing the tailgate button on yourremote control twice within threeseconds.
•Pressing the button on the tailgateonce.
Note:A tone sounds while the tailgatecloses.
Note:The tailgate stops and reverses if itdetects an obstruction when closing.
Lift-to-Close
To close the tailgate automatically usinglift-to-close, lift the tailgate approximately4 in (10 cm) and hold it for a few seconds.
Note:If the tailgate position is more thanhalfway open, it may not closeautomatically.
Manual Close
You can close the tailgate manually whenyou lift the tailgate in a continuous motion.
If you stop the tailgate motion, thelift-to-close feature engages and powercloses the tailgate.
Putting the Tailgate in Manual Mode
You can put the tailgate in manual modethrough the vehicle settings in yourtouchscreen.
Note:In manual mode, the tailgate onlyopens by the tailgate release button on thetailgate and messaging is reduced.
Note:A pop-up message appears on thetouchscreen if you press the tailgate buttonon the instrument panel when the tailgateis in Manual mode.
CLOSING THE TAILGATE USINGTHE REMOTE CONTROL
Press the remote control buttontwice within three seconds.
REMOVING AND INSTALLING
THE TAILGATE
WARNING: Always properly securecargo to prevent shifting cargo or cargofalling from the vehicle. Failure to do socould result in compromised vehiclestability and serious personal injury tovehicle occupants or others.
WARNING: The tailgate is heavy.Removal of the tailgate requires twoadults. Failure to follow this instructioncould result in personal injury or propertydamage.
1.Put the tailgate into manual mode byaccessing the vehicle settings using thetouchscreen.
2.Open the tailgate.
3.Disconnect the power door locks in-lineconnector. It is under the pickup boxon the right-hand side of the vehiclenear the spare tire.
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3.Pull the step out fully. Lower the stepto its lowest position.
4.Pull the yellow handle stop backwardout of the tailgate until it fully extends.
5.To lock the handle in place, rotate thehandle up from the horizontal to thevertical position until you hear a click.
Note:Do not tow with the step or grabhandle.
Replace the slip resistance tape or grabhandle molding if it appears as worn ordamaged.
To reduce the risk of falling:
•Only operate the step when yourvehicle is on a level surface.
•Only operate the step in areas withsufficient lighting.
•Make sure you use the grab handlewhen climbing on the step.
•Do not use the step with bare feet.
•Make sure the step is clean before use.
•Keep the step load below the totalmaximum load of 350 lb (159 kg).
STOWING THE TAILGATE STEP
1.Press the yellow button on the handleto lower and then press the yellowlever at the bottom of the handle tounlock. Rotate the handle down fromthe vertical to the horizontal positionand push it into the tailgate.
2.Rotate the step up until it is horizontal,then push it back into the tailgate untilthe step is secure.
Note:Make sure to close and fully latch thestep before moving your vehicle. Do notdrive with the step or grab handle open.
Note:The power tailgate cannot close ifthe step is open. A warning messageappears and a tone sounds. After stowingthe step the power close function isrestored.
BED EXTENDER (IF EQUIPPED)
BED EXTENDER PRECAUTIONS
Note:Do not use the bed extender whendriving off road.
Note:Make sure to engage the locking pinsand knobs fully before driving your vehicle.
Note:Make sure to secure all cargo.
Note:Do not exceed 150 lb (68 kg) on thetailgate when your vehicle is moving.
Note:Do not keep the bed extender in thetailgate mode when you are not using it forrestraining cargo. Always keep the bedextender in the grocery mode or the stowedposition with the tailgate closed.
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