2023 FORD F150 maintenance

CHANGING A REVERSING LAMPBULB
Turn signal bulb.A
Reversing lamp bulb.B
Rear and stop lamp bulb.C
1.Remove the rear lamp assembly. SeeRemoving a Rear Lamp Assembly(page 519).
2.Rotate the bulb socketcounterclockwise and remove it fromthe rear lamp assembly.
3.To install, reverse the removalprocedure.
CHANGING A HIGH MOUNTEDSTOPLAMP BULB
1.Make sure the lamps are off.
2.Remove the four screws and move thelamp assembly away from the vehicleto expose the bulb sockets.
3.Remove the bulb socket by rotating itcounterclockwise and pulling it out ofthe lamp assembly.
4.Pull the bulb straight out of the socket.
5.To install, reverse the removalprocedure.
CHANGING A LICENSE PLATELAMP BULB
The license plate bulbs are behind the rearbumper.
1.Reach behind the rear bumper tolocate the bulb.
2.Twist the bulb socket counterclockwiseand carefully pull to remove it from thelamp assembly.
3.Pull the bulb straight out of the socket.
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4.To install, reverse the removalprocedure.
INTERIOR BULBS
INTERIOR BULB SPECIFICATIONCHART
Your vehicle has LED lamps. These are notserviceable items. See an authorized dealerif they fail.
DRIVE BELT ROUTING - 2.7L
ECOBOOST™, VEHICLES
WITH: DUAL GENERATORS
DRIVE BELT ROUTING - 2.7L
ECOBOOST™, VEHICLES
WITH: SINGLE GENERATOR
DRIVE BELT ROUTING - 3.3L
Note:The short drive belt is on the innergroove closest to the engine. The long drivebelt is on the outer groove farthest from theengine.
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DRIVE BELT ROUTING - 3.5L
ECOBOOST™, VEHICLES
WITH: DUAL GENERATORS
Note:The short drive belt is on the innergroove closest to the engine. The long drivebelt is on the outer groove farthest from theengine.
DRIVE BELT ROUTING - 3.5L
ECOBOOST™, VEHICLES
WITH: SINGLE GENERATOR
Note:The long drive belt is on the innergroove closest to the engine. The short drivebelt is on the outer groove farthest from theengine.
DRIVE BELT ROUTING - 3.5L,
HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE
(HEV)
Note:The generator drive belt is on theinner groove closest to the engine. Thewater pump belt is on the outer groovefarthest from the engine.
DRIVE BELT ROUTING - 5.0L,
VEHICLES WITH: DUAL
GENERATORS
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DRIVE BELT ROUTING - 5.0L,
VEHICLES WITH: SINGLE
GENERATOR
DRIVE BELT ROUTING - 5.2L
Short drive belt is on the firstpulley groove closest to theengine.
A.
Long drive belt is on the secondpulley groove farthest from theengine.
B.
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PREPARING YOUR VEHICLE
FOR STORAGE
If you plan on storing your vehicle for 30days or more, the following maintenancerecommendations ensures your vehiclestays in good operating condition.
Under various conditions, long-termstorage may lead to degraded engineperformance or failure unless you usespecific precautions to preserve yourvehicle.
General
•Store all vehicles in a dry, ventilatedplace.
•If vehicles are stored outside, theyrequire regular maintenance to protectagainst rust and weather damage.
•Make sure all linkages, cables, leversand pins under your vehicle are coveredwith grease to prevent rust.
•Move vehicles at least 25 ft (7.5 m)every 15 days to lubricate working partsand prevent corrosion.
•Fill the fuel tank with high-quality fueluntil the first automatic shutoff of thefuel pump nozzle.
Engine
•Change the engine oil and filter prior tostorage because used engine oilcontains contaminants which maycause engine damage.
•Start the engine every 15 days for aminimum of 15 minutes. Run at fastidle with the climate controls set todefrost until the engine reaches normaloperating temperature.
•With your foot on the brake, shiftthrough all the gears while the engineis running.
Body
•Wash your vehicle thoroughly toremove dirt, grease, oil, tar or mud fromexterior surfaces, rear wheel housingsand the underside of front fenders.
•Periodically wash your vehicle if it isstored in exposed locations.
•Touch-up exposed or primed metal toprevent rust.
•Cover chrome and stainless steel partswith a thick coat of auto wax to preventdiscoloration. Rewax as necessarywhen you wash your vehicle.
•Lubricate all hood, door and luggagecompartment hinges and latches witha light grade oil.
•Cover interior trim to prevent fading.
•Keep all rubber parts free from oil andsolvents.
12 Volt Battery
•When storing your vehicle for greaterthan 30 days the state of chargeshould be approximately 50%.Additionally, we recommenddisconnecting the 12v battery whichwill reduce system loads on thebattery.
•Check and recharge as necessary. Keepconnections clean.
Note:It is necessary to reset memoryfeatures if you disconnect the batterycables.
Brakes
Make sure the brakes and parking brakerelease fully.
Note:If you intend on parking your vehiclefor an extended period after cleaning thewheels with a wheel cleaner, drive yourvehicle for a few minutes before doing so toreduce the risk of increased corrosion of thebrake discs, brake pads and linings.
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WHAT IS THE TIRE PRESSURE
MONITORING SYSTEM
The tire pressure monitoringsystem measures the vehicle'stire pressures. A warning lampilluminates if one or more tires aresignificantly underinflated or if there is asystem malfunction.
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING
SYSTEM OVERVIEW
WARNING: Under-inflation is themost common cause of tire failures andmay result in severe tire cracking, treadseparation or blowout, with unexpectedloss of vehicle control and increased riskof injury. Under-inflation increasessidewall flexing and rolling resistance,resulting in heat buildup and internaldamage to the tire. It also may result inunnecessary tire stress, irregular wear,loss of vehicle control and accidents. Atire can lose up to half of its air pressureand not appear to be flat!
WARNING: To determine therequired pressure(s) for your vehicle, seethe Safety Compliance CertificationLabel (on the door hinge pillar,door-latch post or the door edge thatmeets the door-latch post, next to thedriver seat) or the Tire Label on theB-Pillar or the edge of the driver door.
Each tire, including the spare (if provided),should be checked monthly when cold andinflated to the inflation pressurerecommended by the vehicle manufactureron the vehicle placard or tire inflationpressure label. (If your vehicle has tires ofa different size than the size indicated onthe vehicle placard or tire inflation pressurelabel, you should determine the proper tireinflation pressure for those tires).
As an added safety feature, your vehiclehas been equipped with a Tire PressureMonitoring System (TPMS) thatilluminates a low tire pressure telltalewhen one or more of your tires issignificantly under-inflated. Accordingly,when the low tire pressure telltaleilluminates, you should stop and checkyour tires as soon as possible, and inflatethem to the proper pressure. Driving on asignificantly under-inflated tire causes thetire to overheat and can lead to tire failure.Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiencyand tire tread life, and may affect thevehicle’s handling and stopping ability.
Please note that the TPMS is not asubstitute for proper tire maintenance, andit is the driver’s responsibility to maintaincorrect tire pressure, even if under-inflationhas not reached the level to triggerillumination of the TPMS low tire pressuretelltale.
Your vehicle has also been equipped witha TPMS malfunction indicator to indicatewhen the system is not operating properly.The TPMS malfunction indicator iscombined with the low tire pressuretelltale. When the system detects amalfunction, the telltale will flash forapproximately one minute and then remaincontinuously illuminated. This sequencewill continue upon subsequent vehiclestart-ups as long as the malfunction exists.
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Note:If the system does not enterreset mode, try again starting atStep 2. If after repeated attemptsto enter the reset mode, the horndoes not sound, the systemindicator does not flash and nomessage shows in the informationdisplay, contact your authorizeddealer.
5.Remove the valve cap from thevalve stem on the left front tire.Decrease the air pressure untilthe horn sounds.
Note:The single horn toneconfirms that the sensoridentification code has beenlearned by the module for thisposition. If the horn sounds twice,the reset procedure wasunsuccessful, and you must repeatit.
6.Remove the valve cap from thevalve stem on the right fronttire. Decrease the air pressureuntil the horn sounds.
7.Repeat the previous step onthe right rear tire and then onthe left rear tire.
8.Switch the ignition off.
Note:If the horn sounds twiceagain after switching the ignitionoff, and repeating the procedure,contact your authorized dealer andhave your vehicle checked as soonas possible.
9.Set all four tires to therecommended air pressure as
indicated on the SafetyCompliance Certification Label.
Trailer Tire PressureMonitoring System (If Equipped)
Note:Additional equipment maybe required for your vehicle tosupport trailer tire pressure andtemperature monitoring. See yourauthorized dealer for moreinformation.
Note:The trailer tire pressuremonitoring system is not asubstitute for proper tiremaintenance. It is yourresponsibility to maintain correcttire pressures at all times.
Note:If a trailer tire is repaired,replaced or broken down forservice, the screw and valve on thetrailer tire pressure sensor shouldbe replaced. See your authorized
dealer for details.
The trailer tire pressure monitoringsystem is an added safety featurethat allows you to view your trailertire pressures and temperaturesthrough the information display.See Tire Pressure MonitoringSystem – InformationMessages (page 560). Tire
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1.Turn the wing bolt on the jack bracketcounterclockwise to release the jackand tool bag from the jack bracket.
2.Remove the jack and tool bag from thejack bracket.
3.Release the jack tool bag straps.
4.Access the jack tools by sliding the jacktool bag through the jack load rest.
5.Remove the tools from the tool bag.
Note:Your jack does not requiremaintenance or additional lubrication overthe service life of your vehicle.
Removing the Spare Tire
The spare tire is under the vehicle, justforward of the rear bumper.
Note:Remove the hook end from theassembled jack handle before continuing.
1.Use your key to remove the lockcylinder from the access hole of thebumper to allow access to the guidetube.
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