2023 FORD F150 service

GLARE FREE LIGHTING – TROUBLESHOOTING (IF EQUIPPED)
GLARE FREE LIGHTING – INFORMATION MESSAGES
DescriptionMessage
The camera has reduced visibility. Clean the windshield. Ifthe message continues to appear, have your vehicle checkedas soon as possible.
Front Camera Low Visib-ility Clean Screen
The camera has malfunctioned. Wait a short period of timefor the camera to cool down. If the message continues toappear, have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Front Camera Tempor-arily Not Available
The camera has malfunctioned. Have your vehicle checkedas soon as possible.Front Camera Malfunc-tion Service Required
ADAPTIVE FRONT LIGHTING (IF
EQUIPPED)
HOW DOES ADAPTIVE FRONTLIGHTING WORK
Adaptive front lighting adapts when youare steering around a curve or if the cameradetects lane markings indicating a curve.
Without adaptive front lighting.A
With adaptive front lighting.B
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Battery
It illuminates when you switchthe ignition on.
If it illuminates when the engineis running, this indicates your vehiclerequires service. Have your vehiclechecked as soon as possible.
Brake System
It illuminates when you apply theparking brake and the ignition ison. If it illuminates when yourvehicle is moving, make sure theparking brake is released. If theparking brake is released, thisindicates low brake fluid level or the brakesystem requires service. Have your vehiclechecked as soon as possible.
Note:Indicators may vary depending onregion.
Diesel Exhaust Fluid
Illuminates when the dieselexhaust fluid is low,contaminated or the systemrequires service.
Door Ajar
It illuminates when you switchthe ignition on and remains on ifany door is open.
Electric Parking Brake
It illuminates or flashes when theelectric parking brake requiresservice.
Engine Coolant Temperature
If it illuminates, safely stop yourvehicle and switch the vehicleoff.
Fasten Seatbelt
It illuminates and a tone soundsuntil you fasten the seatbelts.
Hood Ajar
It illuminates when the ignitionis on and the hood is notcompletely closed.
Limited Performance
Illuminates if your vehicle haslimited performance due to acold or hot battery. Drive withcaution. Keep your vehicle connected toa charging system when not in use tomaintain battery temperature.
Low Fuel Level
It illuminates when the fuel levelis low.
Low Tire Pressure
It illuminates when your tirepressure is low. If illuminated,check your tire pressure as soonas possible. If it begins to flash at anytime,have the system checked as soon aspossible.
Low Washer Fluid Level
It illuminates when the washerfluid is low.
Oil Pressure
It illuminates when the engineoil pressure is low.
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Powertrain Malfunction, ReducedPower, Electronic Throttle Control,Check 4X4
Illuminates when the powertrainor four-wheel drive requireservice. Have the systemchecked as soon as possible.
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
It illuminates when the ignitionis on and the engine is off, this isnormal. If it illuminates when theengine is on this indicates the emissioncontrol system requires service. If it flashes,have your vehicle checked immediately.See Emission Law (page 747). SeeStarting and Stopping the Engine –Warning Lamps (page 240).
Stop Safely
Illuminates if an electricalcomponent requires service or afailure that causes your vehicleto shutdown or enter into a limitedoperating mode.
Tailgate Ajar
It illuminates when the ignitionis on and the tailgate is notcompletely closed.
Water in Fuel
It illuminates when the fuel andwater separator has a significantquantity of water in it andrequires immediate draining.
WHAT ARE THE INSTRUMENT
CLUSTER INDICATORS
Indicators notify you of various featuresthat are active on your vehicle.
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
INDICATORS
Adaptive Cruise Control
See Adaptive Cruise Control(page 342).
Automatic High Beam
See Automatic High BeamControl Indicators (page 154).
Auto Hold Active
See Auto Hold (page 305).
Auto Hold Unavailable
See Auto Hold (page 305).
Auto-Start-Stop
See Auto-Start-Stop (page248).
Blind Spot Monitor
See Blind Spot InformationSystem (page 382).
BlueCruise
See BlueCruise (page 356).
Cruise Control
See Cruise Control (page 340).
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ONBOARD GENERATOR –FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS- VEHICLES WITH: 2KW/2.4KW
Why is there a warning aboutsomething being plugged into thebed power outlet when I do nothave anything plugged in?
•One or more of the bed power outletcovers could be ajar or broken. Makesure the generator is off and check theoutlet covers. Select OK on theinstrument cluster display toacknowledge the warning.
Why can I not shift my vehicle outof park (P)?
•Make sure the bed power outlet coversare closed and not damaged. Press OKon the instrument cluster display toacknowledge the warning to be ableto shift out of park (P).
What do I do when my instrumentcluster display is malfunctioningand I cannot acknowledge thewarning to put the vehicle in drive(D).
•Power the vehicle off and make surenothing is plugged into the bed poweroutlets and all outlet covers are closed.Start the vehicle and select OK on theinstrument cluster display toacknowledge the warning. Have yourvehicle serviced soon.
ONBOARD GENERATOR –FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS- VEHICLES WITH: 7.2KW
Why is there a warning aboutsomething being plugged into thebed power outlet when I do nothave anything plugged in?
•One or more of the bed power outletcovers could be ajar or broken. Makesure the generator is off and check theoutlet covers. Select OK on theinstrument cluster display toacknowledge the warning.
Why can I not shift my vehicle outof park (P)?
•Make sure the bed power outlet coversare closed and not damaged. Press OKon the instrument cluster display toacknowledge the warning to be ableto shift out of park (P).
What do I do when my instrumentcluster display is malfunctioningand I cannot acknowledge thewarning to put the vehicle in drive(D).
•Power the vehicle off and make surenothing is plugged into the bed poweroutlets and all outlet covers are closed.Start the vehicle and select OK on theinstrument cluster display toacknowledge the warning. Have yourvehicle serviced soon.
Why is the power outlet notworking?
•In certain conditions, the circuit breakercan trip without notification. The circuitbreaker may need to be reset. SeeResetting the Circuit Breaker (page222).
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Powertrain Warning Lamp
If it illuminates when the engineis running, this indicates apowertrain or four-wheel drivefault. If it flashes when you are driving,immediately reduce the vehicle speed.Avoid heavy acceleration and deceleration,and have your vehicle checked as soon as
possible.
If both lamps illuminate when the engineis running, stop your vehicle as soon as itis safe to do so. Continuing to drive yourvehicle could cause reduced power or theengine to stop. Switch the ignition off andattempt to restart the engine. Have yourvehicle checked as soon as possible.
STARTING AND STOPPING THE ENGINE – INFORMATION MESSAGES
ActionMessage
Displays if you exceed the starting time limit. You cannotattempt to start the engine for 15 minutes. If you cannot startthe engine after 15 minutes passes, have your vehicle imme-diately checked.
Cranking Time Exceeded
Displays if you are unable to start your vehicle with a correctlycoded key. The system has detected a fault that requiresservice. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Starting System Fault
Displays if the system does not detect a valid passive key.No Key Detected
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WHAT IS AUTO-START-STOP
Auto Start-Stop
The system is designed to help reduce fuelconsumption and CO2 emissions bystopping the engine when it is idling, forexample at traffic lights.
AUTO-START-STOP
PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: Apply the parkingbrake, shift into park (P), switch theignition off and remove the key beforeyou leave your vehicle. Failure to followthis instruction could result in personalinjury or death.
WARNING: Apply the parkingbrake, shift into park (P), switch theignition off and remove the key beforeyou open the hood or have any serviceor repair work completed. If you do notswitch the ignition off, the engine couldrestart at any time. Failure to follow thisinstruction could result in personal injuryor death.
SWITCHING AUTO-START-
STOP ON AND OFF
The system turns on when you switch theignition on.
Press the button to switch thesystem off.
Note:OFF illuminates in the switch.
Note:Deactivating the system using thebutton lasts only one key cycle.
Press the button again to switch thesystem back on.
Note: The system turns off if it detects amalfunction. If the system malfunctions,have your vehicle checked as soon aspossible.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
Stop your vehicle, keep your foot on thebrake pedal and the transmission in drive(D).
RESTARTING THE ENGINE
Release the brake pedal or press theaccelerator pedal.
A message appears in the instrumentcluster display if the system requires youto take action.
AUTO-START-STOP
INDICATORS
WARNING: The system mayrequire the engine to automaticallyrestart when the auto-start-stopindicator illuminates green or flashesamber. Failure to follow this instructioncould result in personal injury.
The Auto-Start-Stop indicatorilluminates green when theengine stops. It flashes amberand a message appears when you need totake action.
The Auto-Start-Stop indicatorilluminates gray with astrikethrough when the systemis not available.
Note:You can display the reason why thesystem is not available in the informationdisplay.
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WHAT IS THE CATALYTIC
CONVERTER
The catalytic converter is part of yourvehicle's emissions system and filtersharmful pollutants from the exhaust gas.
CATALYTIC CONVERTER
PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: Do not park, idle ordrive your vehicle on dry grass or otherdry ground cover. The emission systemheats up the engine compartment andexhaust system, creating the risk of fire.
WARNING: The normal operatingtemperature of the exhaust system isvery high. Never work around or attemptto repair any part of the exhaust systemuntil it has cooled. Use special care whenworking around the catalytic converter.The catalytic converter heats up to a veryhigh temperature after only a shortperiod of engine operation and stays hotafter the engine is switched off.
WARNING: Exhaust leaks mayresult in entry of harmful and potentiallylethal fumes into the passengercompartment. If you smell exhaustfumes inside your vehicle, have yourvehicle inspected immediately. Do notdrive if you smell exhaust fumes.
To avoid damaging the catalytic converter:
•Do not crank the engine for more than10 seconds at a time.
•Do not run the engine with a spark pluglead disconnected.
•Do not push-start or tow-start yourvehicle. Use booster cables. See JumpStarting the Vehicle (page 481).
•Use the correct fuel. See Fuel andRefueling (page 251).
•Do not switch the ignition off when yourvehicle is moving.
•Avoid running out of fuel.
•Have the items listed in scheduledmaintenance information performedaccording to the specified schedule.
Note:Do not make any unauthorizedchanges to your vehicle or engine. By law,vehicle owners and anyone whomanufactures, repairs, or services a fleet ofvehicles are not permitted to intentionallyremove an emission control device orprevent it from working.
CATALYTIC CONVERTER –
TROUBLESHOOTING
CATALYTIC CONVERTER –WARNING LAMPS
Your vehicle has an on-board diagnosticssystem that monitors the emission controlsystem. If any of the following warninglamps illuminate, this may indicate thatthe on-board diagnostics system hasdetected an emission control systemmalfunction.
Continuing to drive your vehicle may causereduced power or the engine to stop.Failure to respond to a warning lamp maycause damage that your vehicle Warrantymay not cover. Have your vehicle checkedas soon as possible.
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WHAT IS THE HIGH VOLTAGE
BATTERY
The high voltage battery is a highlysophisticated lithium-ion battery system,used to store electrified propulsion energyto power the vehicle.
HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY
PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: This battery packshould only be serviced by an authorizedelectric vehicle technician. Improperhandling can result in personal injury ordeath.
WARNING: Apply the parkingbrake, shift into park (P), switch theignition off and remove the key beforeyou open the hood or have any serviceor repair work completed. If you do notswitch the ignition off, the engine couldrestart at any time. Failure to follow thisinstruction could result in personal injuryor death.
WARNING: Do not touch theelectronic ignition system parts after youhave switched the ignition on or whenthe engine is running. The systemoperates at high voltage. Failure toadhere to this warning could result inserious personal injury or death.
WARNING: Keep your hands andclothing clear of the engine cooling fan.
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