2023 FORD F150 Owners Manual

Selecting a Channel..........................................631What Is Satellite Radio...................................630Saving a Preset Position...........................207Scheduled Maintenance...........................667Seatbelt Extensions........................................71Seatbelt Precautions....................................64Seatbelt Reminder........................................68How Does the Seatbelt ReminderWork.....................................................................68Seatbelt Reminder Audible Warnings..........70Seatbelt Reminder Indicators..........................70Switching the Seatbelt Reminder On andOff.........................................................................70Seatbelts...........................................................64Automatic Locking Mode..................................66Seatbelt Reminder..............................................68Sensitive Locking Mode.....................................66Security.............................................................134Anti-Theft Alarm System................................134Anti-Theft Alarm System Settings..............135Passive Anti-Theft System.............................134Security – Troubleshooting............................136Security – Troubleshooting......................136Security – Frequently AskedQuestions..........................................................137Security – Information Messages................136Selecting a Drive Mode - King Ranch/Lariat/Limited/Platinum/XL/XLT.................................................................363Selecting a Drive Mode - Raptor...........364Selecting a Four-Wheel Drive Mode -Excluding: Raptor......................................276Selecting a Four-Wheel Drive Mode -Raptor............................................................277Selecting a Personal Profile....................653Selecting the Audio Source.....................626Sending and Receiving a TextMessage.......................................................647Sensitive Locking Mode..............................66How Does Sensitive Locking ModeWork.....................................................................66What is Sensitive Locking Mode....................66Service Data.....................................................30Setting a Destination.................................654Setting a Destination Using a Point ofInterest.............................................................655Setting a Destination Using a PredictiveDestination......................................................655
Setting a Destination Using a RecentDestination......................................................655Setting a Destination Using a SavedDestination......................................................655Setting a Destination Using the MapScreen...............................................................655Setting a Destination Using the Text EntryScreen...............................................................654Setting a Memory Preset..........................627Settings Data....................................................31Setting the Adaptive Cruise ControlGap................................................................346Setting the Adaptive Cruise ControlSpeed............................................................345Setting the Blower Motor Speed............185Setting the Clock and Date.....................628Setting the Cruise Control Speed.........340Setting the Hill Descent Speed...............318Setting the Speed Sign RecognitionSpeed Tolerance.......................................402Setting the Speed Sign RecognitionSpeed Warning..........................................402Setting the Temperature...........................185Setting the Trail Control Speed...............312Setting Up the Trailer Backup Assistancefor a Conventional Trailer......................439Applying the Trailer Reversing AidSticker................................................................441Calibrating the System....................................442Configuring the Trailer.....................................439Trailer Sensor Installation...............................441Setting Up Trailer Reverse Guidance fora Conventional Trailer.............................454Applying the Trailer Reverse AidSticker...............................................................456Calibrating the System....................................457Configuring the Trailer.....................................454Trailer Sensor Installation..............................456Shifting Your Vehicle Into Gear - PoliceResponder...................................................266Shifting Your Vehicle Into Gear -Raptor...........................................................265Shifting Your Vehicle Into Gear..............265Side Parking Aid...........................................326Locating the Side Parking AidSensors.............................................................326Side Parking Aid Audible Warnings.............327Side Parking Aid Limitations.........................326
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What is the Side Parking Aid.........................326Signing Into Your Account........................642Sitting in the Correct Position..................193Smart Hitch Limitations............................435Smart Hitch...................................................435Snow Plowing Precautions......................475Snow Plowing...............................................475Snowplow Mode.................................................477Snowplow Mode..........................................477Switching Snowplow Mode On andOff.......................................................................477What Is Snowplow Mode................................477Software Update Indicators...................658Software Update Settings.......................657Software UpdateSee: Software Update Settings....................657See: Vehicle Software Updates....................657Sounding the Panic Alarm..........................92Special Operating Conditions ScheduledMaintenance - Raptor.............................676Special Operating Conditions ScheduledMaintenance...............................................673Speed ControlSee: Cruise Control...........................................340Speedometer.................................................170Speed Sign RecognitionIndicators.....................................................402Speed Sign RecognitionLimitations...................................................401Speed Sign RecognitionPrecautions.................................................401Speed Sign Recognition............................401Speed Sign Recognition –Troubleshooting............................................402Speed Sign Recognition –Troubleshooting........................................402Speed Sign Recognition – Frequently AskedQuestions........................................................403Speed Sign Recognition – InformationMessages.........................................................402Stability Control Indicator..........................311Stability Control..........................................309Starter SwitchSee: Ignition Switch...........................................233Starting and Stopping the Engine –Precautions.................................................233
Starting and Stopping the Engine.........233Automatic Engine Stop - Vehicles With:Keyless Entry and Push ButtonStart...................................................................239Engine Block Heater.........................................236Police Engine Idle - Vehicles With: PolicePack...................................................................238Starting and Stopping the Engine –Troubleshooting............................................240Starting the Engine...........................................234Stopping the Engine..........................................237Starting and Stopping the Engine –Troubleshooting........................................240Starting and Stopping the Engine –Frequently Asked Questions.....................242Starting and Stopping the Engine –Information Messages.................................241Starting and Stopping the Engine –Warning Lamps.............................................240Starting the Engine.....................................234Restarting the Engine After Stoppingit...........................................................................236Starting a Gasoline Engine.............................234Starting a Hybrid Electric VehicleSystem..............................................................235Status Bar.......................................................637Steering...........................................................320Electric Power Steering...................................320Steering – Troubleshooting............................321Steering – Troubleshooting......................321Steering – Information Messages................322Steering – Warning Indicators........................321Steering Wheel - Excluding: Raptor/Police Responder........................................35Steering Wheel - Police Responder.........37Steering Wheel - Raptor..............................36Steering Wheel.............................................140Stopping the Engine...................................248Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle isMoving...............................................................237Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle isStationary.........................................................237Storage............................................................229Cup Holders.........................................................229Glasses Holder....................................................232Glove Compartment.........................................229Under Seat Storage..........................................230Storing Your Vehicle....................................535
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Stowing the Selector Lever - Excluding:Raptor...........................................................270Stowing the Selector Lever -Raptor...........................................................270SunroofSee: Moonroof.....................................................166SVT.......................................................................21Switching Active Park Assist On andOff..................................................................336Switching Adaptive Cruise Control Onand Off.........................................................344Switching Air Conditioning On andOff...................................................................184Switching All of the Interior Lamps Onand Off..........................................................159Switching Android Auto On andOff...................................................................651Switching Apple CarPlay On andOff...................................................................651Switching Auto Hold On and Off...........305Switching Auto-Start-Stop On andOff..................................................................248Switching Blind Spot InformationSystem On and Off..................................383Switching BlueCruise On and Off.........358Switching Climate Control On andOff...................................................................184Switching Cross Traffic Alert On andOff..................................................................388Switching Cross Traffic Braking On andOff..................................................................302Switching Cruise Control On andOff..................................................................340Switching Defrost On and Off.................184Switching Driver Alert On and Off........399Switching Easy Entry and Exit On andOff.....................................................................112Switching From Adaptive Cruise Controlto Cruise Control.......................................348Switching Generator Mode On andOff....................................................................221Switching Hill Descent Control On andOff...................................................................318Switching Maximum Cooling On andOff...................................................................185Switching Maximum Defrost On andOff...................................................................184
Switching Parking Aid On and Off -Vehicles With: Active Park Assist........324Switching Parking Aid On and Off -Vehicles Without: Active ParkAssist.............................................................323Switching Pre-Collision Assist On andOff - Police Responder...........................392Switching Pre-Collision Assist On andOff..................................................................392Switching Rear Occupant Alert SystemOn and Off..................................................205Switching Recirculated Air On andOff...................................................................184Switching Repeat Mode On andOff...................................................................627Switching Reverse Braking Assist On andOff..................................................................298Switching Shuffle Mode On andOff...................................................................627Switching Stability Control On andOff...................................................................310Switching Text Message Notification Onand Off.........................................................648Switching the Audio Unit On andOff..................................................................626Switching the Display On and Off........629Switching the Electronic LockingDifferential On and Off - 4x2...............288Switching the Electronic LockingDifferential On and Off - 4x4,Excluding: Raptor.....................................285Switching the Electronic LockingDifferential On and Off - Raptor.........287Switching the Front Interior Lamps Onand Off - Excluding: PoliceResponder....................................................159Switching the Front Interior Lamps Onand Off - Police Responder...................159Switching the Hazard Flashers On andOff..................................................................480Switching the Heated Mirrors On andOff...................................................................185Switching the Heated Rear Window Onand Off..........................................................185Switching the Heated Steering WheelOn and Off - Vehicles With: HeatedSteering Wheel............................................141
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Switching the Heated Wiper Park On andOff...................................................................185Switching the Lane Keeping SystemMode..............................................................376Switching the Lane Keeping System Onand Off..........................................................376Switching the Outlets On and Off........220Switching the Rear Interior Lamps Onand Off..........................................................160Switching Traction Control On andOff...................................................................307Switching Trail Control On and Off........312Switching Trailer Backup Assistance Onand Off.........................................................443Switching Trailer Hitching Assistance Onand Off..........................................................432Switching Trailer Reverse Guidance Onand Off.........................................................458Switching Trailer Sway Control On andOff..................................................................430Switching Trail Turn Assist On andOff...................................................................316Switching Utility Idle Mode On and Off- Vehicles With: Flip Key..........................221Symbols Glossary..........................................26Symbols Used on Your Vehicle.................26System UpdateSee: Software Update Settings....................657See: Vehicle Software Updates....................657
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Tachometer.....................................................170Tailgate Anchor Points...............................410Locating the Tailgate Anchor Points...........410Tailgate Anchor Point LoadCapacities........................................................410Tailgate Precautions.....................................113Tailgate Step...................................................114Accessing the Tailgate Step............................114Stowing the Tailgate Step................................115Tailgate..............................................................113Bed Extender.........................................................115Closing the Tailgate............................................119Opening the Tailgate..........................................113Tailgate Step.........................................................114Tailgate – Troubleshooting.............................125
Tailgate – Troubleshooting.......................125Tailgate – Frequently AskedQuestions.........................................................126Tailgate – Information Messages.................125Tailgate – Warning Lamps..............................125Tailgate Work Surface..................................117Team RS..............................................................21Technical SpecificationsSee: Capacities and Specifications............578Temporary Neutral Mode.........................268Entering Temporary Neutral Mode.............269Exiting Temporary Neutral Mode................269How Does Temporary Neutral ModeWork..................................................................268Temporary Neutral ModeLimitations......................................................269What Is Temporary Neutral Mode..............268The Better Business Bureau Auto LineProgram........................................................681The Mediation and ArbitrationProgram.......................................................682Tire Care.........................................................550Tire Pressure Monitoring SystemLimitations..................................................555Tire Pressure Monitoring SystemOverview......................................................554Tire Pressure Monitoring SystemPrecautions.................................................555Tire Pressure Monitoring System..........554Tire Pressure Monitoring System –Troubleshooting............................................559Tire Pressure Monitoring System –Troubleshooting........................................559Tire Pressure Monitoring System –Information Messages...............................560Tire Pressure Monitoring System – WarningLamps...............................................................559Tire Replacement Requirements..........544Tire Rotation..................................................552Towing a Trailer Limitations.....................419Towing a Trailer Precautions....................418Towing a Trailer.............................................418Towing a Trailer – Troubleshooting............423Towing Weights and Dimensions.................421Towing a Trailer –Troubleshooting........................................423Towing a Trailer – InformationMessages.........................................................423
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Towing Weights and Dimensions...........421Calculating the Maximum Loaded TrailerWeight for Your Vehicle..............................422Recommended Towing Weights...................421What Is the Maximum Loaded TrailerWeight...............................................................422Towing Your Vehicle Precautions..........485Towing Your Vehicle...................................485Towing Your Vehicle –Troubleshooting............................................487Towing Your Vehicle –Troubleshooting........................................487Towing Your Vehicle – InformationMessages.........................................................487Traction Control Indicator.........................307Traction Control...........................................307Traction Control – Troubleshooting...........308Traction Control –Troubleshooting.......................................308Traction Control – InformationMessages........................................................308Trail Control Indicators...............................313Trail Control Limitations.............................312Trail Control.....................................................312Trail Control – Troubleshooting....................315Trail One Pedal Drive.........................................313Trail One Pedal Drive –Troubleshooting.............................................314Trail Control – Troubleshooting..............315Trail Control – Information Messages........315Trailer Backup AssistancePrecautions.................................................439Trailer Backup Assistance........................439Setting Up the Trailer Backup Assistancefor a Conventional Trailer..........................439Trailer Backup Assistance –Troubleshooting............................................447Trailer Backup Assistance –Troubleshooting........................................447Trailer Backup Assistance – FrequentlyAsked Questions..........................................450Trailer Backup Assistance – InformationMessages.........................................................447Trailer Brake Precautions..........................418Trailer Hitching AssistanceIndicators.....................................................433Trailer Hitching AssistanceLimitations..................................................432
Trailer Hitching AssistancePrecautions..................................................431Trailer Hitching Assistance........................431Trailer Lighting Check.................................416Trailer Reverse GuidancePrecautions.................................................454Trailer Reverse Guidance..........................454Setting Up Trailer Reverse Guidance for aConventional Trailer....................................454Trailer Reverse Guidance –Troubleshooting...........................................460Trailer Reverse Guidance –Troubleshooting.......................................460Trailer Reverse Guidance – FrequentlyAsked Questions...........................................462Trailer Reverse Guidance – InformationMessages........................................................460Trailer Sway Control Precautions..........430Trailer Sway Control...................................430Trailer Towing Hints.....................................419Trailer Towing Navigation.........................656Trail One Pedal Drive...................................313Switching Trail One Pedal Drive On andOff........................................................................313Trail One Pedal Drive Indicators....................314Trail One Pedal Drive Limitations.................313Trail One Pedal Drive Precautions................313What Is Trail One Pedal Drive.........................313Trail One Pedal Drive –Troubleshooting.........................................314Trail One Pedal Drive – InformationMessages..........................................................314Trail Turn Assist Indicators........................316Trail Turn Assist Limitations.....................316Trail Turn Assist Precautions....................316Trail Turn Assist.............................................316Trail Turn Assist – Troubleshooting..............317Trail Turn Assist –Troubleshooting..........................................317Trail Turn Assist – Frequently AskedQuestions..........................................................317Trail Turn Assist – InformationMessages...........................................................317Transfer Case Fluid Capacity andSpecification - Raptor.............................616Transfer Case Fluid Capacity andSpecification...............................................616
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Transmission Fluid TemperatureGauge..............................................................171Transporting the Vehicle..........................484Trip Computer...............................................180Trip Summary.................................................178Turbo Boost Gauge........................................171
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Under Hood Fuse Box...............................488Accessing the Under Hood Fuse Box........488Identifying the Fuses in the Under HoodFuse Box..........................................................489Locating the Under Hood Fuse Box...........488Under Hood Overview - 2.7LEcoBoost™................................................499Under Hood Overview - 3.3L..................500Under Hood Overview - 3.5L, HybridElectric Vehicle (HEV)............................502Under Hood Overview - 3.5LEcoboost™..................................................501Under Hood Overview - 5.0L..................503Under Hood Overview - 5.2L,Raptor...........................................................504Under Seat Storage....................................230Locating the Under Seat StorageCompartment................................................230Unique Features - 3.5L Ecoboost™........33Unique Features - 5.2L.................................33USB Ports.........................................................212Using Alexa Built-In....................................642Using a Slide-In Camper..........................405Using Auto Hold...........................................305Using Bead-Lock Wheels - Raptor........547Using Keyless Entry.....................................108Using MyKey With Remote StartSystems.........................................................101Using Onboard Scales...............................437Using Progressive RangeSelection......................................................269Using Smart Hitch.......................................435Using Snow Chains....................................546Using the Center Console Work Surface- Vehicles With: Column Shift..............225Using the Center Console Work Surface- Vehicles With: Console Shift.............226Using the Instrument Cluster DisplayControls.........................................................175
Using the Integrated Trailer BrakeController.....................................................425Using the Keyless Entry Keypad................111Using the Remote Control - PoliceResponder.....................................................90Using the Remote Control...........................91Using the Trailer Backup AssistanceController....................................................444Using the Trailer Backup AssistanceViews.............................................................444Using This Publication..................................25Using Trailer Hitching Assistance..........432Using Trailer Reverse GuidanceViews.............................................................458
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Vehicle Care...................................................529Cleaning the Exterior........................................530Cleaning the Interior.........................................532Vehicle Identification Number...............620Locating the Vehicle IdentificationNumber............................................................620Vehicle Identification NumberOverview..........................................................620Vehicle Identification.................................620Vehicle Identification Number.....................620Vehicle Interior - Excluding: Raptor/Police Responder.........................................41Vehicle Interior - Police Responder.........43Vehicle Interior - Raptor...............................42Vehicle Software Updates.......................657Vehicle System Reset................................659Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot –Troubleshooting........................................625Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot – Frequently AskedQuestions........................................................625Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot................................624Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot –Troubleshooting............................................625Ventilated Seats..........................................200Switching the Ventilated Seats On andOff......................................................................200Ventilated Seat Precautions.........................200
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VentilationSee: Climate Control - Vehicles With:Automatic Temperature Control.............184See: Climate Control - Vehicles With: ManualTemperature Control...................................189Venting the Moonroof.................................167Viewing the Tire Pressures......................556Visual Search...................................................35Voice Interaction.........................................640Ford Assistant....................................................640
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Warranty Information.................................749Warranty Terms and Conditions...........664Washer Fluid Specification.......................614Washers...........................................................145Adding Washer Fluid.........................................145Switching the Courtesy Wipe On andOff........................................................................145Using the Windshield Washer........................145Washer Fluid Specification.............................145Washer Precautions..........................................145WashersSee: Wipers and Washers................................143Waxing Your Vehicle...................................534Waypoints......................................................655Adding a Waypoint...........................................655Editing Waypoints.............................................655What Are the Auxiliary Switches............661What Are the Instrument ClusterIndicators.......................................................173What Are the Instrument ClusterWarning Lamps............................................171What Is 911 Assist..........................................88What Is a Connected Vehicle...................621What Is Active Park Assist........................336What is a Hybrid Electric Vehicle...........244What is Alexa Built-In................................642What Is Auto-Start-Stop..........................248What Is Blind Spot InformationSystem..........................................................382What Is BlueCruise......................................356What Is Cross Traffic Alert........................387What Is Cross Traffic Braking...................301What Is Cruise Control..............................340What Is Drive Mode Control....................362What Is Driver Alert.....................................399
What Is Ford Protect..................................665What Is Generator Mode............................221What Is Hill Descent Control....................318What Is Hill Start Assist............................304What Is Keyless Entry.................................108What Is MyKey................................................99What Is Onboard Scales...........................437What Is Pre-Collision Assist....................390What Is Remote Start..................................181What Is Reverse Braking Assist..............297What Is Smart Hitch...................................435What Is Speed Sign Recognition............401What Is the 360 Degree Camera...........332What Is the Cabin Air Filter.......................192What Is the Catalytic Converter.............262What Is the Electric Parking Brake........294What Is the Electronic LockingDifferential..................................................284What Is the Gross Axle WeightRating...........................................................405What Is the Gross Combined WeightRating...........................................................406What Is the Gross Vehicle WeightRating...........................................................405What Is the High Voltage Battery..........263What Is the Integrated Trailer BrakeController.....................................................425What Is the Keyless Entry Keypad..........110What Is the Lane Keeping System........375What Is the Memory Function................207What Is the Onboard Generator..............217What Is the Pedestrian AlertSystem.............................................................87What Is the Personal SafetySystem.............................................................72What Is the Power Outlet..........................214What is the Rear Occupant AlertSystem..........................................................205What Is the Rear View Camera..............329What Is the Tire Pressure MonitoringSystem..........................................................554What Is the Wireless AccessoryCharger.........................................................228What Is Traction Control...........................307What Is Trail Control....................................312What is Trailer Backup Assistance.......439What Is Trailer Hitching Assistance.......431What Is Trailer Reverse Guidance.........454
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What Is Trail Turn Assist............................316What Is Utility Idle Mode - Vehicles With:Flip Key...........................................................221Wheel and Tire Information.....................537Wheel Nuts....................................................576Wi FiSee: Changing the Vehicle Wi-Fi HotspotName or Password.......................................624See: Connecting the Vehicle to a Wi-FiNetwork.............................................................621See: Creating a Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot.......624See: Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot............................624Window Bounce-Back................................162Overriding Window Bounce-Back................162What Is Window Bounce-Back.....................162Windows...........................................................161Global Opening....................................................161Window Bounce-Back......................................162Wipers and Washers –Troubleshooting.........................................145Wipers and Washers – Frequently AskedQuestions.........................................................146Wipers and Washers – WarningLamps................................................................145Wipers and Washers...................................143Autowipers............................................................143Washers..................................................................145Wipers.....................................................................143Wipers and Washers –Troubleshooting.............................................145Wipers...............................................................143Switching Windshield Wipers On andOff........................................................................143Wiper Precautions..............................................143Wireless Accessory ChargerPrecautions.................................................228Wireless Accessory Charger....................228
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