2023 FORD F150 remote start

This introduces new features and providesupdates to the vehicle's software systems.Make sure to switch Automatic Updateson, set a recurring update schedule andconnect your vehicle to Wi-Fi. Updatescould take longer when not connected toWi-Fi or could not download at all. SeeConnecting the Vehicle to a Wi-FiNetwork (page 621). See Connecting theVehicle to a Wi-Fi Network (page 621).
Your vehicle may be able to receivedrivable software updates, non-drivablesoftware updates or both. Drivablesoftware updates happen during normalvehicle usage and require limited inputfrom you. You are notified on yourtouchscreen and connected device priorto a non-drivable update.
Most updates complete in less than 30minutes, although some updates couldtake up to a few hours. Check yourtouchscreen or connected device for themost accurate estimated update time.
You are notified of the status of the vehiclesoftware update in the touchscreen andon your connected device. See SoftwareUpdate Indicators (page 658).
Vehicle Software UpdateRequirements
Non-drivable software updates do notinstall if any of the following occur:
•Your vehicle is running.
•Your vehicle is switched on.
•Your vehicle is not parked.
•The 12 V battery charge is too low.
•The hazard indicators are switched on.
•The alarm is sounding.
•The doors are open.
•The parking lamps are switched on.
•You are pressing the brake pedal.
•An emergency call is in process.
•Your vehicle is in limp home mode.
Vehicle Software UpdateLimitations
Once you begin a non-drivable softwareupdate, you cannot:
•Cancel the update.
•Lock, unlock or enter your vehicleunless you have a key blade.
•You can open the doors using themechanical latch if child locks arenot on.
•Drive your vehicle.
•Start your vehicle.
•Use the remote control to lock, unlockor start your vehicle.
•Use the alarm, central locks or doortones.
•Use the electronic door locks.
•Charge your vehicle.
•Charging resumes once the updatecompletes.
SOFTWARE UPDATE
SETTINGS
To access the Software Updates menu:
1.Press Settings on the touchscreen.
2.Press Software Updates.
You can do the following in the SoftwareUpdates menu:
•Switch Automatic Updates on and off.
•Schedule and install software updates.
•View software update details.
Press the button next to a menuoption for more information.
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Center Console Work Surface –Troubleshooting.........................................227Center Console Work Surface – InformationMessages..........................................................227Center Display Limitations.......................637Center Display Overview...........................637Center Display Precautions......................637Changing a Flat Tire - Excluding:Raptor............................................................561Changing a Flat Tire - Raptor.................568Changing a Road Wheel............................561Changing the 12V Battery..........................512Changing the Fuel Filter..............................511Changing the Language.............................179Changing the Measurement Unit...........179Changing the Remote Control Battery -Police Responder........................................92Changing the Remote Control Battery -Vehicles With: Flip Key..............................95Changing the Remote Control Battery -Vehicles With: Push Button Start.........93Changing the Temperature Unit..............179Changing the Tire Pressure Unit.............179Changing the Vehicle Wi-Fi HotspotName or Password..................................624Charging a Device.........................................213Charging a Wireless Device......................228Checking MyKey System Status..............101Checking the Brake Fluid...........................291Checking the Coolant................................506Checking the Seatbelts................................70Checking the Tire Pressures....................550Checking the Wiper Blades......................144Children and Airbags.....................................76Child Restraint Anchor Points....................51Locating the Child Restraint Lower AnchorPoints....................................................................51Locating the Child Restraint Top TetherAnchor Points...................................................52What Are the Child Restraint AnchorPoints....................................................................51Child Restraints...............................................53Child Restraint Position Information.............53Child Restraints Recommendation...............54Child Safety......................................................50Child Restraint Anchor Points..........................51Child Restraints.....................................................53Installing Child Restraints.................................54
Child Safety Locks.........................................63Child Safety Precautions............................50Cleaning Products.......................................529Cleaning the Exterior..................................530Cleaning Camera Lenses andSensors..............................................................531Cleaning Chrome, Aluminium or StainlessSteel..................................................................530Cleaning Headlamps and RearLamps...............................................................530Cleaning Stripes or Graphics..........................531Cleaning the Engine Compartment.............531Cleaning the Exterior Precautions..............530Cleaning the Underbody..................................531Cleaning Wheels................................................530Cleaning Windows and WiperBlades...............................................................530Cleaning the Interior...................................532Cleaning Carpets and Floor Mats................533Cleaning Displays and Screens....................532Cleaning Fabric...................................................532Cleaning Leather................................................532Cleaning Moonroof Tracks.............................533Cleaning Plastic..................................................532Cleaning Seatbelts............................................533Cleaning the Instrument Panel.....................532Cleaning Vinyl......................................................533Clearing All MyKeys......................................101Climate Control.............................................184Auto Mode............................................................186Climate Control Hints..................................187Closing the Tailgate......................................119Closing the Tailgate From Inside YourVehicle................................................................119Closing the Tailgate From Outside YourVehicle...............................................................120Closing the Tailgate Using the RemoteControl...............................................................120Cold Weather Precautions........................472Connected Navigation...............................654Connected Vehicle.......................................621Connected Vehicle –Troubleshooting............................................622Connecting the Vehicle to a MobileNetwork.............................................................621Connected Vehicle Data - Excluding:Police Responder.........................................31Connected Vehicle Limitations...............621
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Electric Parking Brake................................294Electric Parking Brake –Troubleshooting............................................295Electric Parking Brake –Troubleshooting........................................295Electric Parking Brake – InformationMessages.........................................................296Electric Parking Brake – WarningLamps...............................................................295Electric Power Steering.............................320Electric Power Steering AdaptiveSteering............................................................320Electric Power Steering Precautions..........320How Does Electric Power SteeringWork..................................................................320Electromagnetic Compatibility................751Electronic Locking Differential...............284Electronic Locking Differential –Troubleshooting............................................290Electronic Locking DifferentialIndicators.....................................................289Electronic Locking DifferentialPrecautions.................................................285Electronic Locking Differential –Troubleshooting.......................................290Electronic Locking Differential –Information Messages................................290Emergency Call Limitations.......................89Emergency Call Requirements.................88Emergency Call System Data....................32Emergency Towing......................................487Emission Law.................................................747Enabling Apps on an AndroidDevice...........................................................650Enabling Apps on an iOS Device...........650Enabling or Disabling PersonalProfiles..........................................................652Enabling Remote Start................................181End User License Agreement..................722Engine Air Filter.............................................510Changing the Engine Air Filter.......................510Engine Block Heater...................................236Engine Block Heater Precautions................236How Does the Engine Block HeaterWork...................................................................237Using the Engine Block Heater......................237Engine Coolant TemperatureGauge..............................................................171
Engine Oil Capacity and Specification -2.7L EcoBoost™........................................592Engine Oil Capacity and Specification -3.3L................................................................594Engine Oil Capacity and Specification -3.5L, Hybrid Electric Vehicle(HEV)............................................................598Engine Oil Capacity and Specification -3.5L Ecoboost™.......................................596Engine Oil Capacity and Specification -5.0L...............................................................600Engine Oil Capacity and Specification -5.2L.................................................................591Engine Oil.......................................................505Adding Engine Oil..............................................505Checking the Engine Oil Level......................505Engine Oil Capacity andSpecification..................................................506Engine Oil Dipstick Overview........................505Resetting the Intelligent Oil LifeMonitor.............................................................506Engine Oil Pressure Gauge.........................171Engine Specifications - 2.7LEcoBoost™.................................................579Engine Specifications - 3.3L...................580Engine Specifications - 3.5L, HybridElectric Vehicle (HEV)............................582Engine Specifications - 3.5LEcoboost™..................................................581Engine Specifications - 5.0L...................583Engine Specifications - 5.2L....................578Entering a Parallel Parking Space.........336Entering a Perpendicular ParkingSpace.............................................................337Evasive Steering Assist.............................396Evasive Steering Assist Limitations............396Switching Evasive Steering Assist On andOff.......................................................................397What Is Evasive Steering Assist...................396EV Coach - 3.5L, Hybrid Electric Vehicle(HEV)..............................................................177Event Data........................................................30Exiting a Parking Space.............................337Export Unique Options..............................748Extending the Exterior Mirrors.................165Extending the Remote StartDuration.........................................................182
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Integrated Trailer Brake Controller........425Integrated Trailer Brake Controller –Troubleshooting............................................428Integrated Trailer Brake ControllerPrecautions.................................................425Integrated Trailer Brake Controller –Troubleshooting........................................428Integrated Trailer Brake Controller –Frequently Asked Questions....................429Integrated Trailer Brake Controller –Information Messages................................428Interior Air Quality........................................192Interior Bulbs.................................................526Interior Bulb Specification Chart.................526Interior Lamp Function..............................160Switching the Interior Lamp Function Onand Off..............................................................160What Is the Interior Lamp Function............160Interior Lighting.............................................159Ambient Lighting................................................160Interior Lamp Function....................................160Interior Lighting – Troubleshooting.............160Interior Lighting –Troubleshooting........................................160Interior Lighting – Frequently AskedQuestions.........................................................160Interior Mirror..................................................163Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror.........................163Interior Mirror Precautions........................163Introduction......................................................24
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Jump Starting the Vehicle.......................480Jump Starting Precautions............................480Jump Starting the Vehicle...............................481Preparing the Vehicle......................................480
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Keyless Entry..................................................108Keyless Entry – Troubleshooting..................109Keyless Entry Keypad...................................110Keyless Entry Keypad –Troubleshooting...............................................111Keyless Entry Keypad Limitations...........110Keyless Entry Keypad Master AccessCode................................................................110
Keyless Entry Keypad Personal AccessCodes..............................................................110Keyless Entry Keypad –Troubleshooting...........................................111Keyless Entry Keypad – Frequently AskedQuestions............................................................111Keyless Entry Limitations..........................108Keyless Entry Settings................................108Keyless Entry – Troubleshooting...........109Keyless Entry – Frequently AskedQuestions.........................................................109Keys and Remote Controls........................90Keys and Remote Controls –Troubleshooting..............................................98Keys and Remote Controls –Troubleshooting..........................................98Keys and Remote Controls – InformationMessages...........................................................98
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Lane Centering.............................................349How Does Lane Centering Work..................349Lane Centering Alerts......................................350Lane Centering AutomaticCancellation...................................................350Lane Centering Indicators................................351Lane Centering Limitations...........................349Lane Centering Manual Cancellation..........351Lane Centering Precautions..........................349Lane Centering Requirements......................349Switching Lane Centering On andOff......................................................................350Lane Keeping System Indicators...........378Lane Keeping System.................................375Aid Mode................................................................377Alert and Aid Mode............................................377Alert Mode............................................................376Lane Keeping System –Troubleshooting............................................379Lane Keeping System Limitations.........375Lane Keeping System Precautions.......375Lane Keeping System –Troubleshooting........................................379Lane Keeping System – Frequently AskedQuestions........................................................380Lane Keeping System – InformationMessages.........................................................379
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Removing the Head Restraint........................197Pre-Collision Assist Limitations..............391Pre-Collision Assist Precautions...........390Pre-Collision Assist....................................390Automatic Emergency Braking....................396Distance Alert.....................................................395Distance Indication...........................................393Evasive Steering Assist...................................396Pre-Collision Assist –Troubleshooting............................................397Pre-Collision Assist –Troubleshooting........................................397Pre-Collision Assist – Frequently AskedQuestions........................................................398Pre-Collision Assist – InformationMessages.........................................................397Pre-Collision Assist – WarningLamps................................................................397Predictive Speed Assist..............................351Adjusting the Set Speed Tolerance............353How Does Predictive Speed AssistWork....................................................................351Predictive Speed Assist Alerts......................353Predictive Speed Assist Indicators..............353Predictive Speed Assist Limitations...........352Predictive Speed Assist Precautions..........351Switching Predictive Speed Assist ModeOn and Off.......................................................352Predictive Speed Assist –Troubleshooting........................................353Predictive Speed Assist – InformationMessages.........................................................353Preparing Your Vehicle forStorage.........................................................535Programming a MyKey................................101Programming the Garage DoorOpener.........................................................209Programming the Remote Control -Vehicles With: Flip Key..............................97Programming the Remote Control -Vehicles With: Push Button Start.........96Properly Adjusting the Driver and FrontPassenger Seats..........................................76PunctureSee: Changing a Flat Tire - Excluding:Raptor................................................................561See: Changing a Flat Tire - Raptor.............568Push Button Ignition Switch....................234
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Radio Frequency CertificationLabels...........................................................684Blind Spot Information SystemSensors............................................................684Body Control Module.......................................687Cruise Control Module....................................690Keys and Remote Controls............................694Passive Anti-Theft System............................697Radio Transceiver Module...............................701SYNC......................................................................704Tire Pressure Monitoring SystemSensors.............................................................709Wireless Accessory Charging Module.........715Rear Axle Fluid Capacity andSpecification - Police Responder........619Rear Axle Fluid Capacity andSpecification - Raptor.............................618Rear Axle Fluid Capacity andSpecification...............................................618Rear Exterior - Excluding: Raptor/PoliceResponder......................................................47Rear Exterior - Police Responder.............49Rear Exterior - Raptor...................................48Rear Occupant Alert System AudibleWarnings.....................................................206Rear Occupant Alert SystemIndicators.....................................................206Rear Occupant Alert SystemLimitations..................................................205Rear Occupant Alert SystemPrecautions.................................................205Rear Occupant Alert System..................205Rear Parking Aid...........................................324Locating the Rear Parking AidSensors.............................................................324Rear Parking Aid Audible Warnings............325Rear Parking Aid Limitations.........................324What is the Rear Parking Aid.........................324Rear Seats......................................................202Heated Seats......................................................203Manual Seats......................................................202Rear View Camera Guide Lines..............330Rear View Camera Precautions.............329Rear View Camera.......................................329Rear View Camera Settings..........................330
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Rear View Camera Settings....................330Switching Rear View Camera Delay On andOff........................................................................331Switching the Rear View CameraView....................................................................331Zooming the Rear View Camera In andOut.....................................................................330Rebooting the Center Display................639Recalling a Preset Position......................207Recovery Towing..........................................483Accessing the Front Towing Point..............483Recreationally Towing Your Vehicle -4x2..................................................................487Recreationally Towing Your Vehicle -4x4.................................................................485Refueling.........................................................255Manually Opening the Fuel FillerDoor...................................................................259Refueling System Overview...........................255Refueling Your Vehicle.....................................255Releasing the Electric Parking Brake ifthe Vehicle Battery Has Run Out ofCharge...........................................................295Remote Control Limitations......................90Remotely Starting and Stopping theVehicle............................................................181Remote Start Limitations...........................181Remote Start Precautions.........................181Remote Start Remote ControlIndicators......................................................182Remote Start..................................................181Remote Start Settings................................182Removing and Installing theTailgate...........................................................113Removing the Key Blade.............................92Removing Your Vehicle FromStorage.........................................................536Repairing Minor Paint Damage..............534Replacement PartsRecommendation......................................721Replacing a Lost Key or RemoteControl............................................................96Replacing the Cabin Air Filter...................192Replacing the Front Wiper Blades.........144Reporting Safety Defects inCanada.........................................................683Reporting Safety Defects in the UnitedStates...........................................................683
Resetting Ground Fault Detection..........221Resetting the Circuit Breaker - VehiclesWith: 7.2kW..................................................222Resetting the Stopping Position -Vehicles With: Power AdjustableSteering Column.........................................141Resetting the Trip Computer - VehiclesWith: 4.2 Inch Screen...............................180Resetting the Trip Computer - VehiclesWith: 8 Inch Screen/12 InchScreen...........................................................180Resetting Tire Pressure MonitoringSystem.........................................................556Restarting the Engine................................248Resuming the Set Speed...........................341Reverse Braking Assist Indicators.........298Reverse Braking AssistPrecautions.................................................297Reverse Braking Assist...............................297Reverse Braking Assist –Troubleshooting............................................299Reverse Braking Assist –Troubleshooting........................................299Reverse Braking Assist – Frequently AskedQuestions........................................................300Reverse Braking Assist – InformationMessages.........................................................299Roadside Assistance..................................478Rollover Warning..........................................681Route Guidance...........................................655Adjusting the Guidance PromptVolume.............................................................655Canceling Route Guidance............................656Repeating an Instruction................................656Running-InSee: Breaking-In.................................................473Running Out of Fuel....................................254Adding Fuel From a Portable FuelContainer.........................................................254Filling a Portable Fuel Container.................254
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Satellite Radio..............................................630Locating the Satellite Radio IdentificationNumber..............................................................631Satellite Radio Limitations............................630Satellite Radio Settings...................................631
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Transmission Fluid TemperatureGauge..............................................................171Transporting the Vehicle..........................484Trip Computer...............................................180Trip Summary.................................................178Turbo Boost Gauge........................................171
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Under Hood Fuse Box...............................488Accessing the Under Hood Fuse Box........488Identifying the Fuses in the Under HoodFuse Box..........................................................489Locating the Under Hood Fuse Box...........488Under Hood Overview - 2.7LEcoBoost™................................................499Under Hood Overview - 3.3L..................500Under Hood Overview - 3.5L, HybridElectric Vehicle (HEV)............................502Under Hood Overview - 3.5LEcoboost™..................................................501Under Hood Overview - 5.0L..................503Under Hood Overview - 5.2L,Raptor...........................................................504Under Seat Storage....................................230Locating the Under Seat StorageCompartment................................................230Unique Features - 3.5L Ecoboost™........33Unique Features - 5.2L.................................33USB Ports.........................................................212Using Alexa Built-In....................................642Using a Slide-In Camper..........................405Using Auto Hold...........................................305Using Bead-Lock Wheels - Raptor........547Using Keyless Entry.....................................108Using MyKey With Remote StartSystems.........................................................101Using Onboard Scales...............................437Using Progressive RangeSelection......................................................269Using Smart Hitch.......................................435Using Snow Chains....................................546Using the Center Console Work Surface- Vehicles With: Column Shift..............225Using the Center Console Work Surface- Vehicles With: Console Shift.............226Using the Instrument Cluster DisplayControls.........................................................175
Using the Integrated Trailer BrakeController.....................................................425Using the Keyless Entry Keypad................111Using the Remote Control - PoliceResponder.....................................................90Using the Remote Control...........................91Using the Trailer Backup AssistanceController....................................................444Using the Trailer Backup AssistanceViews.............................................................444Using This Publication..................................25Using Trailer Hitching Assistance..........432Using Trailer Reverse GuidanceViews.............................................................458
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Vehicle Care...................................................529Cleaning the Exterior........................................530Cleaning the Interior.........................................532Vehicle Identification Number...............620Locating the Vehicle IdentificationNumber............................................................620Vehicle Identification NumberOverview..........................................................620Vehicle Identification.................................620Vehicle Identification Number.....................620Vehicle Interior - Excluding: Raptor/Police Responder.........................................41Vehicle Interior - Police Responder.........43Vehicle Interior - Raptor...............................42Vehicle Software Updates.......................657Vehicle System Reset................................659Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot –Troubleshooting........................................625Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot – Frequently AskedQuestions........................................................625Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot................................624Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot –Troubleshooting............................................625Ventilated Seats..........................................200Switching the Ventilated Seats On andOff......................................................................200Ventilated Seat Precautions.........................200
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VentilationSee: Climate Control - Vehicles With:Automatic Temperature Control.............184See: Climate Control - Vehicles With: ManualTemperature Control...................................189Venting the Moonroof.................................167Viewing the Tire Pressures......................556Visual Search...................................................35Voice Interaction.........................................640Ford Assistant....................................................640
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Warranty Information.................................749Warranty Terms and Conditions...........664Washer Fluid Specification.......................614Washers...........................................................145Adding Washer Fluid.........................................145Switching the Courtesy Wipe On andOff........................................................................145Using the Windshield Washer........................145Washer Fluid Specification.............................145Washer Precautions..........................................145WashersSee: Wipers and Washers................................143Waxing Your Vehicle...................................534Waypoints......................................................655Adding a Waypoint...........................................655Editing Waypoints.............................................655What Are the Auxiliary Switches............661What Are the Instrument ClusterIndicators.......................................................173What Are the Instrument ClusterWarning Lamps............................................171What Is 911 Assist..........................................88What Is a Connected Vehicle...................621What Is Active Park Assist........................336What is a Hybrid Electric Vehicle...........244What is Alexa Built-In................................642What Is Auto-Start-Stop..........................248What Is Blind Spot InformationSystem..........................................................382What Is BlueCruise......................................356What Is Cross Traffic Alert........................387What Is Cross Traffic Braking...................301What Is Cruise Control..............................340What Is Drive Mode Control....................362What Is Driver Alert.....................................399
What Is Ford Protect..................................665What Is Generator Mode............................221What Is Hill Descent Control....................318What Is Hill Start Assist............................304What Is Keyless Entry.................................108What Is MyKey................................................99What Is Onboard Scales...........................437What Is Pre-Collision Assist....................390What Is Remote Start..................................181What Is Reverse Braking Assist..............297What Is Smart Hitch...................................435What Is Speed Sign Recognition............401What Is the 360 Degree Camera...........332What Is the Cabin Air Filter.......................192What Is the Catalytic Converter.............262What Is the Electric Parking Brake........294What Is the Electronic LockingDifferential..................................................284What Is the Gross Axle WeightRating...........................................................405What Is the Gross Combined WeightRating...........................................................406What Is the Gross Vehicle WeightRating...........................................................405What Is the High Voltage Battery..........263What Is the Integrated Trailer BrakeController.....................................................425What Is the Keyless Entry Keypad..........110What Is the Lane Keeping System........375What Is the Memory Function................207What Is the Onboard Generator..............217What Is the Pedestrian AlertSystem.............................................................87What Is the Personal SafetySystem.............................................................72What Is the Power Outlet..........................214What is the Rear Occupant AlertSystem..........................................................205What Is the Rear View Camera..............329What Is the Tire Pressure MonitoringSystem..........................................................554What Is the Wireless AccessoryCharger.........................................................228What Is Traction Control...........................307What Is Trail Control....................................312What is Trailer Backup Assistance.......439What Is Trailer Hitching Assistance.......431What Is Trailer Reverse Guidance.........454
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