2023 FORD F150 four wheel drive

TOWING YOUR VEHICLE
PRECAUTIONS
Use the following guidelines when towingyour vehicle. Failure to follow thisinstruction could result in vehicle damagenot covered by the vehicle warranty.
Note:Make sure you properly secure yourvehicle to the tow vehicle.
Note:If you are unsure of the vehicle’sconfiguration, contact an authorized dealer.
RECREATIONALLY TOWING
YOUR VEHICLE - 4X4
WARNING: Do not disconnect thebattery when recreationally towing yourvehicle. This prevents the transfer casefrom shifting properly and could causethe vehicle to roll, even if thetransmission is in park (P).
WARNING: Placing the transfercase in its neutral position could causeyour vehicle to freely roll. Make sure youpress and hold the brake pedal and thevehicle is in a secure, safe position whenyou place the transfer case in its neutralposition.
Follow these guidelines if you have a needfor recreational towing. An example ofrecreational towing would be towing yourvehicle behind a motorhome. Theseguidelines are to make sure that you donot damage the transmission.
You can only tow your vehicle with allwheels on the ground by placing thetransfer case in its neutral position andengaging the recreational tow feature.Perform the following steps afterpositioning your vehicle behind the towvehicle and properly securing themtogether.
Note:Put your climate control system inrecirculated air mode to prevent exhaustfumes from entering your vehicle.
Note:Failure to put the transfer case in itsneutral position can damage vehiclecomponents.
Note: You can check the towing status atany time by opening the driver door orturning the ignition to the accessory or onposition.Neutral Tow Enabled LeaveTransmission in Neutral appears in theinstrument cluster display to confirm youcan recreationally tow your vehicle.
Note:If your vehicle has an anti-theftalarm, make sure you switch perimetersensing on when towing. See Setting theAlarm Security Level (page 135).
Switching Neutral Tow On
1.Start your vehicle.
2.Press the 2H button on the four-wheeldrive mode control.
3.Place your vehicle in temporary neutralmode. See Entering TemporaryNeutral Mode (page 269).
4.Switch your vehicle off by pressing thepush button ignition switch once orturning the key as far toward the offposition as possible. A messageappears in the instrument clusterdisplay.
5.Switch your vehicle to accessory modeby pressing the push button ignitionswitch once without pressing the brakepedal or by turning the key to the onposition.
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Note:You may hear a noise as the transfercase shifts out of its neutral position. Thisis normal.
5.Make sure the instrument clusterdisplays Neutral Tow Disabled.
RECREATIONALLY TOWING
YOUR VEHICLE - 4X2
You cannot recreational tow your vehiclewith all wheels on the ground becausevehicle or transmission damage couldoccur. You must recreational tow yourvehicle with all four wheels off the ground,such as when using a car-hauling trailer.Otherwise, you cannot recreational towyour vehicle.
EMERGENCY TOWING
If your vehicle becomes inoperable withoutaccess to wheel dollies or a vehicletransport trailer, it can be flat-towed withall wheels on the ground, regardless of thepowertrain and transmission configuration,under the following conditions:
•Your vehicle is facing forward fortowing in a forward direction.
•Use the manual park releaseprocedure. See Using Manual ParkRelease (page 271). Failure to do somay result in damage to thetransmission.
•Maximum speed is 35 mph (56 km/h).
•Maximum distance is 50 mi (80 km).
TOWING YOUR VEHICLE – TROUBLESHOOTING
TOWING YOUR VEHICLE – INFORMATION MESSAGES
DescriptionMessage
The transfer case is in the neutral position and your vehicleis safe to tow with all four wheels on the ground.Neutral Tow EnabledLeave Transmission inNeutral
There is a transfer case gear tooth blockage present. Withyour vehicle on, shift the transmission into drive (D) and letthe vehicle roll forward, up to 3 ft (1 m).
Shift Delayed DriveForward
The transfer case is not in the neutral position and your vehicleis not safe to tow with all four wheels on the ground.Neutral Tow Disabled
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Protected ComponentRatingItem
USB smart charger.
Auxiliary power point.20 A34
Tailgate module.30 A37
Climate controlled seatmodule.40 A38
Power running boards.
Power sliding back window.25 A41
Trailer brake controlmodule.30 A42
Cooling fan (gas, hybrid,Raptor, Tremor, Raptor R).50 A47
Rear heated seats (Raptor,Tremor, Raptor R)20 A48
Cooling fan (gas, hybrid,Raptor, Tremor, Raptor R).50 A49
Heated backlight (gas,hybrid).40 A50
Trailer tow park lamps.30 A55
Trailer tow stop and turnlamps (4-pin connector).20 A56
Trailer tow backup lamps.10 A58
Upfitter 1 relay (Raptor,Tremor, Raptor R).15 A60
Upfitter 2 relay (Raptor,Tremor, Raptor R).15 A61
Upfitter 3 relay (Raptor,Tremor, Raptor R).10 A62
Upfitter 4 relay (Raptor,Tremor, Raptor R).10 A63
Four-wheel drive.25 A64
Not used.—65
Transmission run/start.20 A67
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Protected ComponentRatingItem
Left-hand windshield wiper.30 A69
Fuel pump 2 (Raptor R).30 A72
Four-wheel drive.25 A82
Not used.—83
Not used.—84
Not used.—85
Not used.—86
Trailer tow light module.20 A91
Powertrain control modulepower (hybrid).15 A95
Powertrain control modulepower (hybrid).10 A98
Coolant pumps (hybrid).
Left-hand headlamps.15 A100
Right-hand headlamps.15 A101
Active front steering.50 A105
Trailer tow battery charge.30 A107
Spot lamps (police).15 A108
Not used.—121
Rain sensor module.5 A124
USB smart charger.10 A125
Multi-contour seats relay(gas, hybrid).25 A134
Tailgate release.10 A138
USB smart charger.5 A139
Traction battery controlmodule (hybrid).15 A146
Charge air pump (Raptor R).
Change air cooler fan relay(Raptor, Tremor).40 A147
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Note:You may not find thisinformation on all tires because itis not required by federal law.
Speed ratingLetterrating
81 mph (130 km/h)M
87 mph (140 km/h)N
99 mph (159 km/h)Q
106 mph (171 km/h)R
112 mph (180 km/h)S
118 mph (190 km/h)T
124 mph (200 km/h)U
130 mph (210 km/h)H
149 mph (240 km/h)V
168 mph (270 km/h)W
186 mph (299 km/h)Y
Note:For tires with a maximum
speed capability over 149 mph
(240 km/h), tire manufacturers
sometimes use the letters ZR. For
those with a maximum speed
capability over 186 mph (299
km/h), tire manufacturers always
use the letters ZR.
H.U.S. DOT Tire IdentificationNumber (TIN): This begins withthe letters DOT and indicates thatthe tire meets all federalstandards. The next two numbersor letters are the plant code
designating where it wasmanufactured, the next two are
the tire size code and the last fournumbers represent the week andyear the tire was built. Forexample, the numbers 317 meanthe 31st week of 1997. After 2000,the numbers go to four digits. Forexample, 2501 means the 25thweek of 2001. The numbers inbetween are identification codesused for traceability. Thisinformation is used to contactcustomers if a tire defect requiresa recall.
I.M+S or M/S: Mud and Snow, or
AT: All Terrain, or
AS: All Season.
J.Tire Ply Composition andMaterial Used: Indicates thenumber of plies or the number oflayers of rubber-coated fabric inthe tire tread and sidewall. Tiremanufacturers also must indicatethe ply materials in the tire and thesidewall, which include steel,nylon, polyester, and others.
K.Maximum Load: Indicates themaximum load in kilograms andpounds that can be carried by thetire. See the Safety ComplianceCertification Label (affixed toeither the door hinge pillar,door-latch post, or the door edgethat meets the door-latch post,next to the driver's seatingposition), for the correct tirepressure for your vehicle.
L.Treadwear, Traction and
Temperature Grades:
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To avoid potential Four-WheelDrive (4WD) malfunction or(4WD) system damage, it isrecommended to replace all fourtires rather than mixingsignificantly worn tires with newtires.
The tire pressure sensors mountedin the wheels (originally installedon your vehicle) are not designedto be used in aftermarket wheels.
The use of wheels or tires notrecommended may affect theoperation of your tire pressuremonitoring system.
If the tire pressure monitoringsystem indicator is flashing, yoursystem is malfunctioning. Yourreplacement tire might beincompatible with your tirepressure monitoring system, orsome component of the systemmay be damaged.
USING SNOW CHAINS
WARNING: Do not exceed 30 mph(50 km/h). Failure to follow thisinstruction could result in the loss ofcontrol of your vehicle, personal injury ordeath.
WARNING: Do not use snow chainson snow-free roads.
WARNING: Only fit snow chains tospecified tires.
WARNING: If your vehicle is fittedwith wheel trims, remove them beforefitting snow chains.
WARNING: If you choose to installsnow tires on your vehicle, they must bethe same size, construction, and loadrange as the original tires listed on thetire placard, and they must be installedon all four wheels. Mixing tires ofdifferent size or construction on yourvehicle can adversely affect yourvehicle's handling and braking, and maylead to loss of vehicle control.
WARNING: Wheels and tires mustbe the same size, load index and speedrating as those originally fitted on thevehicle. Use of any other tire or wheelcan affect the safety and performanceof your vehicle. Additionally, the use ofnon-recommended tires and wheels cancause steering, suspension, axle, transfercase or power transfer unit failure.Follow the recommended tire inflationpressures found on the SafetyCompliance Certification label, or theTire Label on the B-Pillar or the edge ofthe driver door. Failure to follow thisinstruction could result in loss of vehiclecontrol, vehicle rollover, or personal injuryor death.
Only use snow chains on rear wheels.Install snow chains in pairs. Do not useself-tensioning snow chains.
Only use snow chains on the followingspecified tire sizes. Only install chains thatare 15mm or less (SAE Class S chains).
•245/70R17
•265/70R17
•LT265/70R17
•265/60R18
•LT265/70R18
We recommend you use steel wheels ofthe same size and specification if snowchains are required because chains maychip aluminum wheels.
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VIEWING THE TIRE
PRESSURES
Using the instrument clusterdisplay arrow keys navigate to thetruck info section where you canview the tire pressures.
RESETTING TIRE PRESSURE
MONITORING SYSTEM
Tire Pressure MonitoringSystem Reset Procedure
WARNING: To determinethe required pressure(s) for yourvehicle, see the SafetyCompliance Certification Label(on the door hinge pillar,door-latch post or the door edge
that meets the door-latch post,next to the driver seat) or theTire Label on the B-Pillar or theedge of the driver door.
You must reset the tire pressuremonitoring system after each tirerotation on vehicles that requiredifferent recommended tirepressures in the front tires ascompared to the rear tires.
Note:To reduce the chances ofinterference from another vehicle,perform the system resetprocedure at least three feet, onemeter, away from another vehicleundergoing the system resetprocedure at the same time.
Note:Do not wait more than twominutes between resetting eachtire sensor or the system cantime-out and you need to repeatthe entire procedure on all fourwheels.
1.Drive the vehicle above 20 mph(32 km/h) for at least twominutes, then park in a safelocation where you can easilyget to all four tires and haveaccess to an air pump.
2.Switch the ignition off.
3.Switch the ignition on but donot start the engine.
4.Switch the hazard flashers onthen off three times.
Note:You must accomplish thiswithin 10 seconds. If yousuccessfully enter the reset mode,the horn sounds once, the systemindicator flashes and a messageshows in the information display.
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CHANGING A FLAT TIRE -
EXCLUDING: RAPTOR
If you get a flat tire when driving, do notapply the brake heavily. Instead, graduallydecrease your speed, hold the steeringwheel firmly and slowly move to a safeplace on the side of the road.
Have a flat serviced by an authorizeddealer to prevent damage to the systemsensors. See Tire Pressure MonitoringSystem Precautions (page 555).Replacethe spare tire with a road tire as soon aspossible. When repairing or replacing theflat tire, have the authorized dealer inspectthe system sensor for damage.
Note:Only use tire sealants in roadsideemergencies as they may damage the tirepressure monitoring system sensor.
Note:The tire pressure monitoring systemindicator light illuminates when the sparetire is in use. To restore the full functionalityof the monitoring system, all road wheelsthat come with tire pressure monitoringsensors must be mounted on the vehicle.
Dissimilar Spare Wheel and TireAssembly Information
WARNING: Failure to follow theseguidelines could result in an increasedrisk of loss of vehicle control, injury ordeath.
If you have a dissimilar spare wheel andtire, the intent of the spare wheel is fortemporary use only. This means that if youneed to use it, replace it as soon aspossible with a road wheel and tireassembly that is the same size and typeas the road tires and wheels originallyprovided by Ford.
A dissimilar spare wheel and tire assemblyis defined as a spare wheel and tireassembly that is different in brand, size orappearance from the road tires andwheels.
Full-size dissimilar spare
When driving with the full-size dissimilarspare wheel and tire assembly, do not:
•Exceed 70 mph (113 km/h).
•Use more than one dissimilar sparewheel and tire assembly at a time.
•Use snow chains on the end of thevehicle with the dissimilar spare wheeland tire assembly.
•Engage any four-wheel drive mode.See Four-Wheel Drive Limitations(page 275).
•Engage any four-wheel drive.
Using a full-size dissimilar spare wheel andtire assembly can compromise theeffectiveness of the following:
•Handling, stability and brakingperformance.
•Comfort and noise.
•Ground clearance and parking at curbs.
•Winter weather driving capability.
•Wet weather driving capability.
•Four-wheel drive capability.
When driving with the full-size dissimilarspare wheel and tire assembly, giveadditional caution to:
•Towing a trailer.
•Driving vehicles that come with acamper body.
•Driving vehicles with a load on thecargo rack.
Drive cautiously when using a full-sizedissimilar spare wheel and tire assemblyand seek service as soon as possible.
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