2023 FORD F150 Owners Manual

Auto Hold Indicators..................................305Autolamps......................................................148Autolamp Settings.............................................148What Are Autolamps........................................148Autolock...........................................................105Autolock Requirements...................................105What Is Autolock................................................105Automatically Releasing the ElectricParking Brake.............................................295Automatic Crash Shutoff.........................482Automatic Crash ShutoffPrecautions.....................................................482Re-Enabling Your Vehicle...............................482What Is Automatic Crash Shutoff...............482Automatic Emergency Braking..............396Switching Automatic Emergency BrakingOn and Off......................................................396What Is Automatic EmergencyBraking..............................................................396Automatic Engine Stop - Vehicles With:Keyless Entry and Push ButtonStart...............................................................239How Does Automatic Engine StopWork...................................................................239Overriding Automatic Engine Stop.............239Switching Automatic Engine Stop On andOff.......................................................................239What Is Automatic Engine Stop...................239Automatic High Beam Control................152Automatic High Beam ControlIndicators..........................................................154Automatic High Beam ControlLimitations........................................................153Automatic High Beam ControlPrecautions......................................................153Automatic High Beam ControlRequirements..................................................153How Does Automatic High Beam ControlWork....................................................................152Overriding Automatic High BeamControl...............................................................154Switching Automatic High Beam ControlOn and Off.......................................................154Automatic High Beam Control –Troubleshooting.........................................154Automatic High Beam Control –Information Messages.................................154
Automatic Locking Mode...........................66Disengaging Automatic Locking Mode........67Engaging Automatic Locking Mode..............66What Is Automatic Locking Mode.................66When to Use Automatic LockingMode....................................................................66Automatic Return to Park (P)................269Automatic Return to Park (P)Limitations.......................................................270How Does Automatic Return to Park (P)Work...................................................................270What Is Automatic Return to Park(P)......................................................................269Automatic Transmission AudibleWarnings.......................................................273Automatic Transmission..........................264Automatic Return to Park (P)......................269Automatic Transmission Positions.............264Manually Shifting Gears.................................266Manual Park Release.........................................271Temporary Neutral Mode...............................268Automatic TransmissionPositions......................................................264Drive (D)................................................................264Manual (M)..........................................................265Neutral (N)..........................................................264Park (P).................................................................264Reverse (R)..........................................................264Automatic TransmissionPrecautions.................................................264Auto Mode......................................................186Auto Mode Indicators.......................................186Switching Auto Mode On and Off................186Switching Dual Mode On and Off.................187Auto-Start-Stop..........................................248Auto-Start-Stop – Troubleshooting..........249Auto-Start-Stop Indicators.....................248Auto-Start-Stop Precautions.................248Auto-Start-Stop –Troubleshooting........................................249Auto-Start-Stop – Frequently AskedQuestions........................................................250Auto-Start-Stop – InformationMessages.........................................................249Autounlock.....................................................105Autounlock Requirements..............................105Switching Autounlock On and Off...............105What Is Autounlock...........................................105
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Autowipers......................................................143Adjusting the Sensitivity of the RainSensor................................................................143Autowipers Settings..........................................143What Are Autowipers........................................143Auxiliary Switches........................................661
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Base Warranty..............................................664BatterySee: Changing the 12V Battery......................512Bed Extender...................................................115Bed Extender Precautions................................115Using the Bed Extender.....................................116Blind Spot Information System.............382Blind Spot Information System –Troubleshooting............................................386Blind Spot Information System With TrailerCoverage..........................................................383Blind Spot Information SystemIndicators.....................................................385Blind Spot Information SystemLimitations..................................................382Blind Spot Information SystemPrecautions.................................................382Blind Spot Information SystemRequirements.............................................382Blind Spot Information System –Troubleshooting.......................................386Blind Spot Information System –Information Messages................................386Blind Spot Information System WithTrailer Coverage........................................383Blind Spot Information System With TrailerCoverage Limitations..................................384Selecting a Trailer..............................................385Setting a Trailer Length...................................384What Is Blind Spot Information System withTrailer Coverage.............................................383BlueCruise Alerts.........................................359BlueCruise AutomaticCancellation...............................................359BlueCruise......................................................356BlueCruise – Troubleshooting......................360BlueCruise Indicators.................................359BlueCruise Limitations...............................357BlueCruise Precautions.............................356
BlueCruise Requirements.........................357BlueCruise Settings....................................358BlueCruise – Troubleshooting................360BlueCruise – Information Messages..........360Bluetooth®....................................................649Body Control Module Fuse Box.............494Accessing the Body Control Module FuseBox.....................................................................494Identifying the Fuses in the Body ControlModule Fuse Box..........................................494Locating the Body Control Module FuseBox.....................................................................494Bonnet LockSee: Opening and Closing the Hood..........498Booster Seats...................................................61Brake Coach - Hybrid Electric Vehicle(HEV).............................................................178Brake Fluid Specification..........................292Brake Over Accelerator - Excluding:Raptor............................................................291Brake Over Accelerator - Raptor.............291Brake Precautions........................................291Brakes...............................................................291Anti-Lock Braking System...............................291Brakes – Troubleshooting..............................292Brakes – Troubleshooting........................292Brakes – Frequently AskedQuestions........................................................293Brakes – Warning Lamps................................292Breaking-In.....................................................473
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Calculating Payload...................................406Calculating the Load Limit.......................407Canceling the Set Speed...........................312Capacities and Specifications................578Catalytic Converter.....................................262Catalytic Converter –Troubleshooting............................................262Catalytic Converter Precautions............262Catalytic Converter –Troubleshooting........................................262Catalytic Converter – WarningLamps...............................................................262Center Console Work Surface.................225Center Console Work Surface –Troubleshooting.............................................227
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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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Connected Vehicle Requirements.........621Connected Vehicle –Troubleshooting........................................622Connected Vehicle – Frequently AskedQuestions.........................................................622Connecting a Bluetooth® Device.........649Connecting a Trailer....................................414Connecting a Trailer –Troubleshooting.............................................417Hitches....................................................................414Connecting a Trailer Precautions...........414Connecting a Trailer –Troubleshooting.........................................417Connecting a Trailer – InformationMessages..........................................................417Connecting the Vehicle to a MobileNetwork.........................................................621Connecting FordPass to the Modem..........621Enabling and Disabling the Modem............621What Is the Modem...........................................621Connecting the Vehicle to a Wi-FiNetwork.........................................................621Connecting Your Phone............................644Contacting Us..................................................22Cooling System Capacity andSpecification - 2.7L EcoBoost™.........603Cooling System Capacity andSpecification - 3.3L.................................603Cooling System Capacity andSpecification - 3.5L, Hybrid ElectricVehicle (HEV)............................................605Cooling System Capacity andSpecification - 3.5L Ecoboost™,Raptor..........................................................606Cooling System Capacity andSpecification - 3.5L Ecoboost™,Vehicles Without: Police Pack............604Cooling System Capacity andSpecification - 5.0L.................................605Cooling System Capacity andSpecification - 5.2L..................................602Crash and BreakdownInformation.................................................478Automatic Crash Shutoff...............................482Jump Starting the Vehicle.............................480Post-Crash Alert System................................482Recovery Towing................................................483Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator.......80
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator -Police Responder.........................................81Creating a MyKey.........................................100Creating a Personal Profile......................652Creating a Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot..........624Cross Traffic Alert........................................387Cross Traffic Alert –Troubleshooting............................................389Cross Traffic Alert Indicators..................388Cross Traffic Alert Limitations................387Cross Traffic Alert Precautions...............387Cross Traffic Alert –Troubleshooting.......................................389Cross Traffic Alert – InformationMessages.........................................................389Cross Traffic Braking...................................301Cross Traffic Braking –Troubleshooting............................................302Cross Traffic Braking Indicators.............302Cross Traffic Braking Precautions..........301Cross Traffic Braking –Troubleshooting........................................302Cross Traffic Braking – Frequently AskedQuestions........................................................303Cross Traffic Braking – InformationMessages.........................................................302Cruise Control...............................................340Cruise Control Indicators...........................341Cup Holders...................................................229Cup Holder Precautions..................................229Customer Information................................681Radio Frequency CertificationLabels...............................................................684Customizing the Instrument ClusterDisplay............................................................177
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Data Privacy.....................................................29Decommissioning Requirements.........680Decommissioning the Vehicle...............680Deleting a Personal Profile......................653Department of Transportation UniformTire Quality Grades...................................537Digital Radio..................................................629Digital Radio Indicators...................................630Digital Radio Limitations................................629How Does Digital Radio Work......................629
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Switching Digital Radio Reception On andOff......................................................................630What Is Digital Radio.......................................629Directing the Flow of Air............................186Disposing of Airbags.....................................86Distance Alert...............................................395Adjusting the Sensitivity of DistanceAlert...................................................................396What Is Distance Alert.....................................395Distance Indication.....................................393Distance Indication Indicator........................395Switching Distance Indication On andOff......................................................................395What Is Distance Indication...........................393Doors and Locks AudibleWarnings.......................................................105Doors and Locks...........................................104Autolock.................................................................105Autounlock...........................................................105Doors and Locks – Troubleshooting...........106Mislock...................................................................105Operating the Doors From Inside YourVehicle...............................................................104Operating the Doors From Outside YourVehicle...............................................................104Doors and Locks –Troubleshooting........................................106Doors and Locks – Frequently AskedQuestions..........................................................107Doors and Locks – InformationMessages.........................................................106Doors and Locks – Warning Lamps............106Drive Belt Routing - 2.7L EcoBoost™,Vehicles With: Dual Generators..........526Drive Belt Routing - 2.7L EcoBoost™,Vehicles With: Single Generator.........526Drive Belt Routing - 3.3L...........................526Drive Belt Routing - 3.5L, Hybrid ElectricVehicle (HEV).............................................527Drive Belt Routing - 3.5L Ecoboost™,Vehicles With: Dual Generators...........527Drive Belt Routing - 3.5L Ecoboost™,Vehicles With: Single Generator..........527Drive Belt Routing - 5.0L, Vehicles With:Dual Generators.........................................527Drive Belt Routing - 5.0L, Vehicles With:Single Generator.......................................528Drive Belt Routing - 5.2L...........................528
Drive Mode Control.....................................362Drive Mode Control –Troubleshooting.............................................373Drive Modes.........................................................365Drive Mode Control –Troubleshooting........................................373Drive Mode Control – Frequently AskedQuestions.........................................................374Drive Mode Control – InformationMessages..........................................................373Drive Mode Control – WarningLamps................................................................373Drive Modes...................................................365Baja.........................................................................365Deep Snow/Sand..............................................366Eco..........................................................................366Mud/Ruts..............................................................367Normal...................................................................367Off-Road..............................................................368Rock Crawl...........................................................368Slippery.................................................................369Sport.......................................................................370Tow/Haul...............................................................372Trail..........................................................................373Driver Alert.....................................................399Driver Alert – Troubleshooting....................400Driver Alert Limitations.............................399Driver Alert Precautions............................399Driver Alert – Troubleshooting..............400Driver Alert – Information Messages.........400Driving Economically..................................473Driving Hints..................................................466Off-Road Driving...............................................466Driving on Snow and Ice............................473
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Easy Entry and Exit........................................112Eco Idle............................................................246How Does Eco Idle Work.................................246Switching Eco Idle On and Off......................247What Is Eco Idle..................................................246Eco Idle – Troubleshooting.......................247Eco Idle – Frequently AskedQuestions.........................................................247Electric Parking Brake AudibleWarning........................................................295
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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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Exterior Bulbs.................................................517Changing a Front Fog Lamp Bulb................523Changing a Front Side Marker LampBulb....................................................................522Changing a Front Turn Signal LampBulb.....................................................................521Changing a Headlamp Bulb...........................519Changing a High Mounted StoplampBulb....................................................................525Changing a License Plate Lamp Bulb........525Changing a Rear Lamp Bulb..........................523Changing a Rear Turn Signal LampBulb....................................................................524Changing a Reversing Lamp Bulb...............525Changing a Stoplamp Bulb...........................524Exterior Bulb Specification Chart..................517Removing a Rear Lamp Assembly...............519Exterior Lamps..............................................148Exterior Lamp Indicators...................................151Exterior Lamps On Audible Warning............151How Do Cornering Lamps Work...................149Switching Off Road Driving Lamps On andOff.........................................................................151Switching the Cargo Lamps On....................150Switching the Daytime Running Lamps Onand Off..............................................................149Switching the Spot Lamps On andOff.......................................................................150Using the Front Fog Lamps............................150Using the Turn Signal Lamps.........................148Exterior Lighting Control - Excluding:Police Responder.......................................147Exterior Lighting Control - PoliceResponder....................................................147Exterior Lighting.............................................147Adaptive Front Lighting....................................157Autolamps............................................................148Automatic High Beam Control......................152Automatic High Beam Control –Troubleshooting.............................................154Exterior Lamps....................................................148Exterior Zone Lighting........................................151Glare Free Lighting.............................................155Glare Free Lighting –Troubleshooting..............................................157Headlamps............................................................147Headlamps – Troubleshooting.....................148
Exterior Mirrors..............................................164Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirror.......................165Exterior Zone Lighting..................................151Exterior Zone Lighting Settings.....................152Using the Exterior Zone Lighting....................151What Is Exterior Zone Lighting........................151
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Fastening and Unfastening theSeatbelts........................................................65Feature Bar....................................................638Flat TireSee: Changing a Flat Tire - Excluding:Raptor................................................................561See: Changing a Flat Tire - Raptor.............568Floor Mats.......................................................473Folding the Exterior Mirrors - VehiclesWith: Manual Folding Mirrors................164Folding the Exterior Mirrors - VehiclesWith: Power Folding Mirrors..................164Foot PedalsSee: Adjusting the Pedals................................142Ford Assistant..............................................640Ford Assistant – Frequently AskedQuestions........................................................640Ford Assistant Settings..................................640Using Ford Assistant........................................640Ford Performance...........................................21Ford Power-UpSee: Software Update Settings....................657See: Vehicle Software Updates....................657Ford Protect..................................................665Four-Wheel Drive.........................................274Four-Wheel Drive Modes................................278Four-Wheel Drive –Troubleshooting...........................................280Four-Wheel Drive Indicators....................279Four-Wheel Drive Limitations.................275Four-Wheel Drive Modes..........................278Four-Wheel Drive Auto....................................279Four-Wheel Drive High.....................................279Four-Wheel Drive Low.....................................279Two-Wheel Drive High.....................................278Four-Wheel Drive Precautions................275
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Four-Wheel Drive –Troubleshooting.......................................280Four-Wheel Drive – InformationMessages.........................................................280Four-Wheel Drive – Warning Lamps.........280Front Axle Fluid Capacity andSpecification................................................617Front Exterior - Excluding: Raptor/PoliceResponder.....................................................44Front Exterior - Police Responder...........46Front Exterior - Raptor.................................45Front Parking Aid.........................................325Front Parking Aid Audible Warnings...........325Front Parking Aid Limitations........................325Locating the Front Parking AidSensors.............................................................325What is the Front Parking Aid.......................325Front Passenger Sensing System.............77Front Passenger Sensing SystemIndicators............................................................79Front Passenger Sensing SystemPrecautions........................................................79How Does the Front Passenger SensingSystem Work......................................................77What Is the Front Passenger SensingSystem.................................................................77Front Seat Precautions..............................193Front Seats......................................................193Heated Seats......................................................200Manual Seats.......................................................194Massage Seats....................................................199Power Seats.........................................................196Ventilated Seats................................................200Fuel and Refueling.......................................251Fuel and Refueling –Troubleshooting............................................260Fuel Quality..........................................................252Refueling...............................................................255Running Out of Fuel..........................................254Fuel and Refueling Precautions..............251Fuel and Refueling –Troubleshooting.......................................260Fuel and Refueling – InformationMessages.........................................................260Fuel and Refueling – WarningLamps...............................................................260Fuel Gauge......................................................170Fuel Gauge Limitations......................................171
Locating the Fuel Filler Door............................171What Is Distance to Empty...............................171What Is the Fuel Gauge....................................170What Is the Low Fuel Reminder.....................171Fuel Quality....................................................252Selecting the Correct Fuel..............................252Switching Between E85 andGasoline............................................................253Fuel Tank Capacity - Excluding: HybridElectric Vehicle (HEV)............................259Fuel Tank Capacity - Hybrid ElectricVehicle (HEV)............................................259Fuse Precautions........................................488Fuses................................................................488Body Control Module Fuse Box...................494Fuses – Troubleshooting................................497Under Hood Fuse Box.....................................488Fuses – Troubleshooting..........................497Fuses – Frequently Asked Questions.........497
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Garage Door Opener AdditionalAssistance.....................................................211Garage Door Opener..................................208Garage Door Opener Introduction........208Garage Door Opener Precautions andFrequencies................................................208General Maintenance Information........667Glare Free Lighting.......................................155Glare Free Lighting Indicators........................156Glare Free Lighting Limitations.....................156Glare Free Lighting Precautions....................155Glare Free Lighting Requirements................155How Does Glare Free Lighting Work............155Overriding Glare Free Lighting.......................156Switching Glare Free Lighting On andOff.......................................................................156Glare Free Lighting –Troubleshooting.........................................157Glare Free Lighting – InformationMessages...........................................................157Glasses Holder..............................................232Locating the Glasses Holder..........................232Global Opening..............................................161Switching Global Opening On andOff........................................................................162Using Global Opening........................................161
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