2023 FORD F150 tires

TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM – INFORMATION MESSAGES
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After inflating your tires to the manufacturer’s recommendedpressure as shown on the Tire Label, on the edge of the driverdoor or the B-Pillar, drive your vehicle for at least two minutesover 20 mph (32 km/h) before the light turns off.
Tire Pressure Low
The system has detected a fault that requires service. Haveyour vehicle checked as soon as possible.Tire Pressure MonitorFault
The system has detected a fault that requires service or aspare tire is in use. Have your vehicle checked as soon aspossible.
Tire Pressure SensorFault
Trailer Tire Pressure Monitoring System
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One or more tires on your trailer is below the specifiedtire pressure.Trailer Tire Low Specified:
Displays when one or more tires on your trailer is abovethe recommended temperature.Trailer Tire Over Temperature
A trailer tire pressure sensor is malfunctioning. If thewarning stays on or continues to come on, contact anauthorized dealer as soon as possible.
Trailer Tire Pressure SensorFault
The trailer tire pressure monitoring system ismalfunctioning. If the warning stays on or continuesto come on, contact an authorized dealer.
Trailer Tire Pressure MonitorFault
The system cannot detect the trailer tire pressuremonitoring system.Trailer Tire Pressure MonitorCapability Not Detected
The trailer tire pressure monitoring system is not setup.See Tire Pressure Monitoring System (page 554).Trailer Tire Pressure IndicationNot Setup See Manual
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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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4.Replace the flat tire with the spare tire,making sure the valve stem is facingoutward. Reinstall the wheel nuts untilthe wheel is snug against the hub. Donot fully tighten the wheel nuts untilyou lower the wheel.
5.Lower the wheel by turning the jackhandle counterclockwise.
6.Remove the vehicle jack and fullytighten the wheel nuts in the ordershown.
7.Stow the flat tire.
8.Stow the vehicle jack and lug wrench.Make sure the jack is securely fastenedbefore you drive.
9.Unblock the wheels.
Stowing the Flat or Spare Tire
Note:Failure to follow the spare tirestowage instructions could result in failureof the cable or loss of the spare tire.
1.Lay the tire on the ground with thevalve stem facing up.
2.Slide the wheel partially under thevehicle and install the retainer throughthe wheel center. Pull on the cable toalign the components at the end of thecable.
3.Turn the jack handle clockwise untilyou raise the tire to its stowed positionunderneath the vehicle. The effort toturn the jack handle increasessignificantly and the spare tire carrierratchets or slips when you raise the tireto the maximum tightness. Tighten tothe point where the ratchet or slipoccurs a minimum of three times, asindicated by an audible click each time.The spare tire carrier does not allowyou to overtighten. If the spare tirecarrier ratchets or slips with little effort,have your vehicle checked as soon aspossible.
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5.Place the jack and tool bag back ontothe jack bracket.
6.Turn the wing bolt on the jack bracketclockwise until you secure the jack andtools to the jack bracket.
CHANGING A FLAT TIRE -
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
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4.Remove the wheel nuts with the lugwrench.
5.Replace the flat tire with the spare tire,making sure the valve stem is facingoutward. Reinstall the wheel nuts untilthe wheel is snug against the hub. Donot fully tighten the wheel nuts untilyou lower the wheel.
6.Lower the wheel by turning the jackhandle counterclockwise.
7.Remove the vehicle jack and fullytighten the wheel nuts in the ordershown.
8.Stow the flat tire.
9.Stow the vehicle jack and lug wrench.Make sure the jack is securely fastenedbefore you drive.
10.Unblock the wheels.
Stowing the Flat or Spare Tire
Note:Failure to follow the spare tirestowage instructions could result in failureof the cable or loss of the spare tire.
1.Lay the tire on the ground with thevalve stem facing up.
2.Slide the wheel partially under thevehicle and install the retainer throughthe wheel center. Pull on the cable toalign the components at the end of thecable.
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It is important to rely upon your dealershipto properly diagnose and repair yourvehicle.
We strongly recommend only using ourgenuine or our authorized re-manufacturedreplacement parts engineered for yourvehicle.
Additives and Chemicals
We do not recommend using chemicals oradditives not approved by us as part ofyour vehicle’s normal maintenance. Pleaseconsult your warranty information.
Oils, Fluids and Flushing
In many cases, fluid discoloration is anormal operating characteristic and, byitself, does not necessarily indicate aconcern or that the fluid needs to bechanged. Have discolored fluids that alsoshow signs of overheating or foreignmaterial contamination checkedimmediately.
Make sure to change the vehicle’s oils andfluids at the specified intervals or inconjunction with a repair. Flushing is aviable way to change fluid for many vehiclesub-systems during scheduledmaintenance. It is critical that systems areflushed only with new fluid that is the sameas that required to fill and operate thesystem or using our approved flushingchemical.
Owner Checks and Services
Make sure you perform the following basicmaintenance checks and inspections.
Check Every Month
The engine oil level.
Function of all interior and the exterior lights.
The tires including the spare for wear and proper pressure.
The windshield washer fluid level.
Check Every Six Months
The battery connections. Clean if necessary.
The body and door drain holes for obstructions. Clean if necessary.
The cooling system fluid level and the coolant system strength.
The door weatherstrips for wear. Lubricate if necessary.
The hinges, latches and outside locks for proper operation. Lubricate if necessary.
The parking brake for proper operation.
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Check Every Six Months
The seatbelts and seat latches for wear and function.
Safety warning lamps, brake, ABS, airbag and seatbelt for operation.
The washer spray and wiper operation. Clean or replace blades as necessary.
Multi-Point Inspection
It is important to have the systems on yourvehicle regularly checked. This can helpidentify potential issues and prevent majorproblems. We recommend having thefollowing multi-point inspection performedat every scheduled maintenance intervalto help make sure your vehicle keepsrunning great.
Multi-Point Inspection
Hazard warning system operationAccessory drive belt or belts
Horn operationBattery performance
Radiator, cooler, heater and air conditioninghosesEngine air filter
Suspension components for leaks ordamageExhaust system
Steering and linkageExterior lamps operation
Tires including the spare for wear and
proper pressure2Fluid levels1; fill if necessary
Windshield for cracks, chips or pitsFor oil and fluid leaks
Washer spray and wiper operationHalf-shaft dust boots
1 Brake, coolant recovery reservoir, automatic transmission and window washer.2If your vehicle has a temporary mobility kit, check the tire sealant expiration Use By dateon the canister. Replace as needed.
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Normal Maintenance Intervals
At Every Oil Change Interval as Indicated by the Instrument Cluster Display 1
Change the engine oil and filter.2
Rotate the tires, inspect for tire wear and measure the tread depth.
Perform a multi-point inspection, recommended.
Inspect the automatic transmission fluid level, if applicable with dipstick. Consult yourdealer for requirements.
Inspect the brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake linings, hoses and the parking brake.
Inspect the engine coolant system strength and hoses.
Inspect the exhaust system and heat shields.
Inspect the front axle.3
Inspect the half-shaft boots.
Inspect the steering linkage, ball joints, suspension, tire-rod ends, and driveshaft.
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear, looseness ordrag.
1 Do not exceed one year or 10,000 mi (16,000 km) between service intervals.2 Reset the oil change reminder after engine oil and filter changes. See Resetting theIntelligent Oil Life Monitor (page 506).3 Four-wheel drive vehicles only.
Brake Fluid Maintenance1
Change the brake fluid.2Every 3 Years
1 Perform this maintenance item every 3 years. Do not exceed the designated time forthe interval.2 Brake fluid servicing requires special equipment available at your authorized dealer.
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