2023 FORD F150 towing capacity

Accessing the Passive Key BackupPosition - Vehicles With: Keyless Entryand Push Button Start.........................240
Starting and Stopping the Engine –Troubleshooting.....................................240
Hybrid Electric VehicleInformation - Hybrid ElectricVehicle (HEV)
What is a Hybrid Electric Vehicle..........244
How Does a Hybrid Electric Vehicle Work........................................................................244
Hybrid Electric Vehicle DrivingCharacteristics........................................244
Hybrid Electric Vehicle Indicators.........244
Hybrid Electric Vehicle Information –Troubleshooting......................................245
Power Flow...................................................245
Eco Idle...........................................................246
Eco Idle – Troubleshooting.....................247
Auto-Start-Stop
What Is Auto-Start-Stop.........................248
Auto-Start-Stop Precautions................248
Switching Auto-Start-Stop On and Off........................................................................248
Stopping the Engine..................................248
Restarting the Engine...............................248
Auto-Start-Stop Indicators....................248
Auto-Start-Stop – Troubleshooting........................................................................249
Fuel and Refueling
Fuel and Refueling Precautions.............251
Fuel Quality...................................................252
Locating the Fuel Filler Funnel..............254
Running Out of Fuel...................................254
Refueling........................................................255
Fuel Tank Capacity - Excluding: HybridElectric Vehicle (HEV)..........................259
Fuel Tank Capacity - Hybrid ElectricVehicle (HEV)..........................................259
Fuel and Refueling – Troubleshooting.......................................................................260
Catalytic Converter
What Is the Catalytic Converter............262
Catalytic Converter Precautions...........262
Catalytic Converter – Troubleshooting........................................................................262
High Voltage Battery - HybridElectric Vehicle (HEV)
What Is the High Voltage Battery.........263
High Voltage Battery Precautions........263
Automatic Transmission
Automatic Transmission Precautions........................................................................264
Automatic Transmission Positions......264
Shifting Your Vehicle Into Gear.............265
Shifting Your Vehicle Into Gear - Raptor........................................................................265
Shifting Your Vehicle Into Gear - PoliceResponder................................................266
Manually Shifting Gears..........................266
Temporary Neutral Mode........................268
Using Progressive Range Selection......269
Automatic Return to Park (P)...............269
Stowing the Selector Lever - Excluding:Raptor.........................................................270
Stowing the Selector Lever - Raptor........................................................................270
Manual Park Release..................................271
Automatic Transmission AudibleWarnings....................................................273
Four-Wheel Drive
How Does Four-Wheel Drive Work -Excluding: Raptor....................................274
How Does Four-Wheel Drive Work -Raptor.........................................................274
Four-Wheel Drive Precautions...............275
Four-Wheel Drive Limitations................275
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is the maximum payload for yourvehicle as built by the assemblyplant. If you install any additionalequipment on your vehicle, youmust determine the new payload.Subtract the weight of theequipment from the payload listedon the Tire and Loading label.When towing, trailer tongueweight or king pin weight is alsopart of payload.
CALCULATING THE LOAD
LIMIT
Steps for determining the correctload limit:
1.Locate the statement "Thecombined weight of occupantsand cargo should never exceedXXX kg or XXX lb." on yourvehicle’s placard.
2.Determine the combinedweight of the driver andpassengers that will be ridingin your vehicle.
3.Subtract the combined weightof the driver and passengersfrom XXX kg or XXX lb.
4.The resulting figure equals theavailable amount of cargo andluggage load capacity. Forexample, if the “XXX” amountequals 1,400 lb. and there willbe five 150 lb. passengers inyour vehicle, the amount ofavailable cargo and luggageload capacity is 650 lb.
(1400-750 (5 x 150) = 650 lb.)
5.Determine the combinedweight of luggage and cargobeing loaded on the vehicle.That weight may not safelyexceed the available cargo andluggage load capacitycalculated in Step 4.
6.If your vehicle will be towing atrailer, load from your trailerwill be transferred to yourvehicle. Consult this manual todetermine how this reduces theavailable cargo and luggageload capacity of your vehicle.
Helpful examples forcalculating the availableamount of cargo and luggageload capacity
Suppose your vehicle has a
1400-pound (635-kilogram) cargoand luggage capacity. You decideto go golfing. Is there enough loadcapacity to carry you, four of yourfriends and all the golf bags? Youand four friends average 220pounds (99 kilograms) each andthe golf bags weigh approximately30 pounds (13.5 kilograms) each.The calculation would be: 1400 -(5 x 220) - (5 x 30) = 1400 - 1100- 150 = 150 pounds. Yes, you haveenough load capacity in yourvehicle to transport four friendsand your golf bags. In metric units,the calculation would be: 635kilograms - (5 x 99 kilograms) -(5 x 13.5 kilograms) = 635 - 495 -67.5 = 72.5 kilograms.
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PICKUP BED PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: Do not allow people oranimals in truck beds that havemodifications, such as bed covers orslide-in campers, when the engine isrunning. Exhaust fumes are toxic. Failureto follow this instruction could result inpersonal injury or death.
WARNING: It is extremelydangerous to ride in a cargo area, insideor outside of a vehicle. In a crash, peopleriding in these areas are more likely to beseriously injured or killed. Do not allowpeople to ride in any area of your vehiclethat is not equipped with seats andseatbelts. Make sure everyone in yourvehicle is in a seat and properly using aseatbelt. Failure to follow this warningcould result in serious personal injury ordeath.
PICKUP BED ANCHOR POINTS
PICKUP BED ANCHOR POINTPRECAUTIONS
WARNING: Always properly securecargo to prevent shifting cargo or cargofalling from the vehicle. Failure to do socould result in compromised vehiclestability and serious personal injury tovehicle occupants or others.
WARNING: The appropriateloading capacity of your vehicle can belimited either by volume capacity (howmuch space is available) or by payloadcapacity (how much weight the vehicleshould carry). Once you have reached
the maximum payload of your vehicle,do not add more cargo, even if there isspace available. Overloading orimproperly loading your vehicle cancontribute to loss of vehicle control andvehicle rollover.
WARNING: Do not use the loadretaining fixtures for towing. Failure tofollow this instruction could result inpersonal injury.
WARNING: Do not exceed themaximum load rating of the loadretaining fixtures. Failure to follow thisinstruction could result in personal injury.
WARNING: Check the loadretaining fixtures for damage beforeusing them. Failure to follow thisinstruction could result in personal injury.
INSTALLING AND REMOVING THEPICKUP BED TIE-DOWN CLEATS
(If Equipped)
Installing the Cleats
1.Insert the key into the lock and turnclockwise to unlock.
2.Insert the cleat into the pickup bedanchor point and slide upward.
3.Turn the key counterclockwise to lock.
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TOWING A TRAILER
PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: Do not exceedthe GVWR or the GAWRspecified on the certificationlabel.
WARNING: Towing trailersbeyond the maximumrecommended gross trailerweight exceeds the limit of yourvehicle and could result in enginedamage, transmission damage,structural damage, loss ofvehicle control, vehicle rolloverand personal injury.
WARNING: Do not exceedthe lowest rating capacity foryour vehicle or trailer hitch.Overloading your vehicle ortrailer hitch can impair yourvehicle stability and handling.Failure to follow this instructioncould result in the loss of controlof your vehicle, personal injury ordeath.
WARNING: Make sure thatthe vertical load on the tow ballis between the minimum andmaximum recommended weightat all times. Failure to follow thisinstruction could result in theloss of control of your vehicle,personal injury or death.
WARNING: Do not cut,drill, weld or modify the trailerhitch. Modifying the trailer hitchcould reduce the hitch rating.
WARNING: The anti-lockbrake system does not controlthe trailer brakes.
TRAILER BRAKE
PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: Do not connect atrailer's hydraulic brake system directlyto your vehicle's brake system. Yourvehicle may not have enough brakingpower and your chances of having acollision greatly increase.
WARNING: Do not tow a trailerfitted with electric trailer brakes unlessyour vehicle is fitted with a compatibleaftermarket electronic trailer brakecontroller. Failure to follow thisinstruction could result in the loss ofcontrol of your vehicle, personal injury ordeath. For additional information andassistance, we recommend that youcontact an authorized dealer.
Electric brakes and manual, automatic orsurge-type trailer brakes are safe if youinstall them properly and adjust them tothe manufacturer's specifications. Thetrailer brakes must meet local and federalregulations.
The rating for the tow vehicle's brakingsystem operation is at the gross vehicleweight rating, not the gross combinedweight rating.
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Certain states require functioning trailerbrakes for trailers over a specified weight.Be sure to check state regulations for thisspecified weight.
Ford Motor Company recommendsseparate functioning brake systems fortrailers weighing more than 1,500 lb(680 kg) when loaded.
TOWING A TRAILER
LIMITATIONS
The vehicle's load capacitydesignation is by weight, not byvolume, so you cannot necessarilyuse all available space whenloading a vehicle or trailer.
Note:Your vehicle could havereduced performance whenoperating at high altitudes andwhen heavily loaded or towing a
trailer. When driving at elevation,to match driving performance asperceived at sea level, reduce grossvehicle weight and grosscombination weight by 2% per1,000 ft (300 m) of elevation.
Note:Do not use four-wheel drivewhen towing a trailer or when youheavily load your vehicle forextended periods of time.
LOADING YOUR TRAILER
To help minimize how trailermovement affects your vehiclewhen driving:
•Load the heaviest items closestto the trailer floor.
•Load the heaviest itemscentered between the left andright side trailer tires.
•Load the heaviest items abovethe trailer axles or just slightlyforward toward the trailertongue. Do not allow the finaltrailer tongue weight to goabove or below 10-15% of theloaded trailer weight. Thetrailer tongue weight shouldnever exceed 10% of themaximum towing capacity.
•Select a ball mount with thecorrect rise or drop. When boththe loaded vehicle and trailerare connected, the trailer frameshould be level, or slightlyangled down toward yourvehicle, when viewed from theside.
TRAILER TOWING HINTS
Towing a trailer places an extra load onyour vehicle's engine, transmission, axle,brakes, tires and suspension. Periodicallyinspect these components during and afterany towing operation.
When driving with a trailer or payload, aslight takeoff vibration or shudder may bepresent due to the increased payloadweight.
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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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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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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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