2023 FORD F150 ECU

WHAT IS A CONNECTED
VEHICLE
A connected vehicle has technology thatallows your vehicle to connect to a mobilenetwork and for you to access a range offeatures. When used in conjunction withthe FordPass app, it could allow you tomonitor and control your vehicle further,for example checking the tire pressures,the fuel level and the vehicle location. Foradditional information, refer to the localFord website.
CONNECTED VEHICLE
REQUIREMENTS
Connected service and related featurefunctionality requires a compatible vehiclenetwork.
Some remote features require additionalservice activation. Log in to your Fordaccount for details. Some restrictions, thirdparty terms and message or data ratesmay apply.
CONNECTED VEHICLE
LIMITATIONS
Evolving technology, cellular networks, orregulations could affect functionality andavailability, or continued provision of somefeatures. These changes could even stopsome features from functioning.
CONNECTING THE VEHICLE TO
A MOBILE NETWORK
WHAT IS THE MODEM
The modem allows access to arange of features built into yourvehicle.
ENABLING AND DISABLING THEMODEM
1.Press Settings.
2.Press Connectivity.
3.Press Connected Vehicle Features.
4.Switch vehicle connectivity on or off.
CONNECTING FORDPASS TO THEMODEM
1.Make sure that the modem is enabledusing the vehicle settings menu.
2.Open the FordPass app on your deviceand log in.
3.Add your vehicle or select your vehicleif already added.
4.Select the option to activate yourvehicle.
5.Make sure that the name on the screenmatches the name shown in yourFordPass account.
6.Confirm that FordPass account isconnected to the modem.
CONNECTING THE VEHICLE TO
A WI-FI NETWORK
Select the settings option on thefeature bar.
1.Press Connectivity.
2.Press Manage Wi-Fi Networks.
3.Switch Wi-Fi on.
4.Press View Available Networks.
5.Select an available Wi-Fi network.
Note:Enter the network password toconnect to a secure network.
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Why can I not see a network Iexpect to see in the list of availablenetworks?
•The network is hidden. Make thenetwork visible and try again, ormanually add a network in the Wi-Fisettings menu.
•Some network security types are notsupported, for example WEP.
Why do software downloads taketoo long?
•The network signal is weak. Move yourvehicle closer to the Wi-Fi router or toa place where the network signal is notobstructed.
•Wi-Fi network is in high demand or hasa slow Internet connection. Use a morereliable Wi-Fi network.
Why does the software not updatewhen the system seems to connectto a Wi-Fi network and the signalstrength is excellent?
•No software update is available at thistime.
•Select automatic updates option in thesettings menu to enable automaticsoftware update or contact anauthorized dealer.
•There could be a connection problem.Test the network using another device.
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CREATING A VEHICLE WI-FI
HOTSPOT
You can create a Wi-Fi hotspot in yourvehicle and allow devices to connect to itfor access to the Internet.
Select the settings option on thefeature bar.
1.Press Vehicle Hotspot.
Note:The vehicle hotspot default settingis on.
2.Press Settings.
3.Press Edit.
4.Press Hotspot visibility.
Note:The hotspot visibility default settingis on.
Finding the Wi-Fi Hotspot Nameand Password
Select the settings option on thefeature bar.
1.Press Vehicle Hotspot.
2.Press Settings.
Note:The network name is the hotspotname.
3.Press View Password.
Connecting a Device to the Wi-FiHotspot
1.On your device, switch Wi-Fi on andselect the hotspot from the list ofavailable Wi-Fi networks.
2.When prompted, enter the password.
Purchasing a Data Plan
1.Connect a device to the hotspot.
Note:The vehicle network carrier’s portalopens on your device.
2.If the portal does not open on yourdevice, open a website and it redirectsto the vehicle network carrier’s portal.
Note:Secure websites do not redirect.
3.Follow the instructions on the carrierportal to purchase a plan.
Note:If you have an active plan, the systemdoes not redirect to the vehicle networkcarrier’s portal when you connect a device.Visit the vehicle network carrier’s websiteto purchase more data.
Note:If data usage information is availablein the vehicle hotspot menu, it isapproximate.
Note:If you carry out a master reset, thesystem does not remove your vehicle fromyour vehicle network carrier’s account. Toremove your vehicle from the account,contact your vehicle network carrier.
Note:The vehicle network carrier providesVehicle Hotspot services, subject to yourvehicle network carrier agreement, coverageand availability.
CHANGING THE VEHICLE WI-
FI HOTSPOT NAME OR
PASSWORD
Select the settings option on thefeature bar.
1.Press Vehicle Hotspot.
2.Press Settings.
3.Press Edit.
4.Press Change Network Name.
5.Enter your required network name.
6.Press Done.
7.Press Change Password.
8.Enter your required password.
9.Press Done.
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Depending on the station quality, you couldhear a slight sound change when thestation changes between analog anddigital audio.
You cannot access a saved HD station ifyour vehicle is outside the station’sreception area.
SWITCHING DIGITAL RADIORECEPTION ON AND OFF
1.Press Settings on the touchscreen.
2.Press Radio Settings.
3.Switch AM HD Radio or FM HD Radioon or off.
DIGITAL RADIO INDICATORS
HD Radio Indicator
The indicator appears when HD Radio ison and you tune to a station broadcastingHD Radio technology.
The color of the indicator changes toindicate the system status.
Gray indicates the system is acquiring adigital station.
Orange indicates digital audio is playing.
Multicast Indicator
The multicast indicator appears if thecurrent station is broadcasting multipledigital broadcasts. The highlightednumbers indicate additional digitalchannels available.
Note:For stations that have more than oneHD multicast, the HD indicator and radiotext appears as a button. Press the buttonto cycle through all of the HD stations onthat specific frequency.
SATELLITE RADIO (IF EQUIPPED)
WHAT IS SATELLITE RADIO
Your factory-installed SiriusXM radiosystem includes a limited subscriptionterm, which begins on the date of sale orlease of your vehicle. See an authorizeddealer for availability.
For additional information about extendedsubscription terms, visit www.SiriusXM.comin the United States,www.SiriusXM.ca inCanada, or call SiriusXM at1-888-539-7474.
Note:SiriusXM reserves the unrestrictedright to change, rearrange, add or deleteprogramming including canceling, movingor adding particular channels, and its prices,at any time, with or without notice to you.Neither SiriusXM and its affiliates nor FordMotor Company and its affiliates will beliable to you or any third party for any suchmodification, suspension or termination.
SATELLITE RADIO LIMITATIONS
For optimal reception performance, keepthe antenna clear of snow and ice build-upand keep luggage and other material asfar away from the antenna as possible.Placing luggage over the antenna mayreduce performance. Factory-installed andaftermarket vehicle structures including,but not limited to, roof racks and soft toproofs in a partially open position couldreduce reception performance.
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Hills, mountains, tall buildings, bridges,tunnels, freeway overpasses, parkinggarages, dense tree foliage andthunderstorms can interfere with yourreception.
When you pass a ground-basedbroadcast-repeating tower, a strongersignal may overtake a weaker one andcould result in the audio system muting.Your display could show an error messageto indicate the interference.
LOCATING THE SATELLITE RADIOIDENTIFICATION NUMBER
1.Select SiriusXM as the audio source.
2.Tune to channel 0.
SELECTING A CHANNEL
Manually Selecting a Channel
Press the button to find theprevious or next available radiochannel.
Linear Tuner
The linear tuner is displayed whenmanually selecting a channel. You canswipe left or right on the linear tunercarousel to navigate through the channellist. Tap on a channel title to listen to it.
Using Direct Tune
1.Press the channel up or down buttonto open the linear tuner screen.
2.Press Direct Tune to open the numberpad.
3.Enter the channel you prefer.
Using Browse
1.Press Browse.
2.Select a channel.
SATELLITE RADIO SETTINGS
Subscription
Your subscription status is displayed. Youcan subscribe or manage your subscriptiondirectly from the touchscreen.
Listener Add/Switch
You can create up to five listener profilesper SiriusXM account. Each listener profilecan be personalized with a name andprofile image.
Note:Requires a trial or active subscriptionto use.
Note:A default profile is available when nolistener profiles are created.
SiriusXM Favorites
SiriusXM Favorites are shown for the activelistener profile. While you are listening toSiriusXM, you can save favorites by:
•Tapping the currently tuned channelor show logo on the SiriusXM audioscreen. A favorite icon appears next tothe logo when it is saved as a favorite.
•Tuning to a channel or show you wantto save as a favorite. Navigate to theSiriusXM Favorites screen and pressthe Add Current button. The currentlytuned channel or show is saved as afavorite.
•Saving a radio preset. This saves thecurrently tuned SiriusXM channel orshow as a favorite.
Note:Requires a trial or active subscriptionto use.
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AUDIO SYSTEM – TROUBLESHOOTING
AUDIO SYSTEM – INFORMATION MESSAGES
Satellite Radio Troubleshooting
Recommended ActionPotential EffectsError Message
Internet connectivity isturned off. See ConnectedVehicle (page 621).
Internet streaming and OnDemand shows are unavail-able and some SiriusXMfeatures are disabled.
Connectivity Disabled
SYNC attempts to connect.See Satellite Radio Limit-ations (page 630).Switch toa satellite connection for thecurrent channel if the optionis available.
Audio system may mute.Switch to Satellite buttonmay be displayed on theSiriusXM audio screen if thechannel is also available viasatellite.
No Internet
Antenna may be obstructedor satellite reception is weakin your location. See Satel-lite Radio Limitations(page 630).Switch to aninternet connection for thecurrent channel if the optionis available.
Audio system may mute.Switch to Internet buttonmay be displayed on theSiriusXM audio screen if thechannel is also available viastreaming.
No Satellite Signal
Allow some time for theaudio to load or tune to adifferent channel.
Audio system may mutewhile the audio attempts toload.
Slow Network Connection
A temporary update may bein progress. Allow some timebefore retrying to tune to thechannel. If the issuecontinues, the channel mayno longer be available.
Audio system may mute.Radio may tune to adifferent channel.
Channel Unavailable
A temporary update may bein progress. Allow some timebefore retrying to play theepisode. If the issuecontinues, the episode mayno longer be available.
Audio system may mute.Radio may tune to adifferent channel.
Episode Unavailable
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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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Switching Automatic Updates Onand Off
Your vehicle may come with AutomaticUpdates switched on. To make sure yourvehicle always has the latest software,which could include security or otherenhancements, we do not recommendswitching Automatic Updates off.
Note:Software updates require approvalto download or install with AutomaticUpdates switched off.
Scheduling and InstallingSoftware Updates
Scheduling Software Updates
From the Software Updates menu:
1.Press Schedule Updates.
2.Select the days and time for updates.
3.Press Save.
The more days that updates arescheduled, the more frequently yourvehicle installs new updates. Werecommend selecting a time you normallydo not need your vehicle, such as overnight.
Some updates require your vehicle to beswitched off.
Note:The schedule you set is recurring. IfAutomatic Updates is on, every time anon-drivable update is available, it installson this schedule unless you change it. Youare notified on your touchscreen andconnected device prior to a non-drivableupdate, with an option to reschedule it.
Installing Software Updates
Using the Status Bar
1.Press a Software Update indicator onyour touchscreen when it appears.
2.Follow the instructions on thetouchscreen.
Using the Touchscreen
From the Software Updates menu:
1.Press Update Details.
2.Press Update Now.
Viewing Software Update Details
From the Software Updates menu:
1.Press Update Details.
SOFTWARE UPDATE
INDICATORS
Vehicle software updateavailable.
Vehicle software update requiresschedule.
Vehicle software update requiresconsent.
Vehicle software update requiresWi-Fi or has lost Wi-Ficonnection.
Vehicle software updateschedule reminder.
Vehicle software update notsuccessful.
Vehicle software updatesuccessful.
Vehicle software updatescheduled within one week.
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