2023 FORD SUPER DUTY transmission

HILL DESCENT CONTROL – TROUBLESHOOTING
HILL DESCENT CONTROL – INFORMATION MESSAGES
ActionMessage
Your vehicle speed requirement for off-road modeentry has not been met.For Hill Descent Reduce SpeedXX MPH/km/h or Less
You need to select a transmission gear for hill descentmode.For Hill Descent Select Gear
Hill descent control mode is deactivated and you mustresume control.Hill Descent Driver ResumeControl
A hill descent system fault is present.Hill Descent Control Fault
The hill descent system is cooling due to overuse.Hill Descent Control Off SystemCooling
The hill descent system cannot activate while CruiseControl is actively controlling speed.Hill Descent Control not avail-able with Cruise Control Active
HILL DESCENT CONTROL
VIDEOS
Hill Descent Control
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The warning tone continuously soundswhen an object is 12 in (30 cm) or less fromthe front bumper.
Note:If the detected object is 12 in (30 cm)or less from your vehicle, visual indicationremains on.
PARKING AID INDICATORS
The system provides object distanceindication through the center display.
•As the distance to the objectdecreases, the indicator blocksilluminate and move toward the vehicleicon.
•If there is no object detected, thedistance indicator blocks are grey.
Visual indication remains on when thetransmission is in reverse (R). When youstop your vehicle, visual indication turnsoff after four seconds.
If the parking aids are not available, thedistance indicator blocks do not display.
PARKING AIDS –
TROUBLESHOOTING
PARKING AIDS – INFORMATIONMESSAGES
If a fault is present in the parking aids, awarning message appears in theinstrument cluster or the touchscreen.
ActionMessage
The system detects a condition thatrequires service. Have your vehicle checkedas soon as possible.
Park Aid Fault
Inclement weather, ice, mud, or water isblocking the sensor, causing the system tobecome unavailable. You can typicallyclean the sensor to resolve.
Sensor Blocked
A correct trailer connection is sensed duringa given ignition cycle.Trailer Connected
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WHAT IS THE REAR VIEW
CAMERA
The rear view camera provides a videoimage of the area behind your vehicle whenthe transmission is in reverse (R).
The rear view camera button isabove the center display.
REAR VIEW CAMERA
PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: The rear view camerasystem is a reverse aid supplementdevice that still requires the driver to useit in conjunction with the interior andexterior mirrors for maximum coverage.
WARNING: Objects that are closeto either corner of the bumper or underthe bumper, might not be seen on thescreen due to the limited coverage of thecamera system.
WARNING: Reverse your vehicleslowly. Failure to follow this instructioncould result in the loss of control of yourvehicle, personal injury or death.
WARNING: Use caution when thetailgate is ajar. If the tailgate is ajar, thecamera is out of position and the videoimage could be incorrect. All guide linesdisappear when the tailgate is ajar.Failure to follow this instruction couldresult in personal injury.
WARNING: Use caution whenturning camera features on or off whenthe transmission is not in park (P). Makesure your vehicle is not moving.
Note: When towing, the camera only seeswhat you are towing. This might not provideadequate coverage and you might not seesome objects. In some vehicles, the guidelines may disappear when you connect thetrailer tow connector.
LOCATING THE REAR VIEW
CAMERA
The rear view camera is on the tailgate. Itprovides a video image of the area behindyour vehicle.
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REAR VIEW CAMERA GUIDE
LINES
Active guide lines.A
Centerline.B
Fixed guide line: Green zone.C
Fixed guide line: Yellow zone.D
Fixed guide line: Red zone.E
Rear bumper.F
Active guide lines only show with fixedguide lines. To use active guide lines, turnthe steering wheel to point the guide linestoward an intended path. If the steeringwheel position changes while reversing,your vehicle might deviate from theintended path.
The fixed and active guide lines fade in andout depending on the steering wheelposition. The active guide lines do notdisplay when the steering wheel positionis straight.
Use caution while reversing. Objects in thered zone are closest to your vehicle andobjects in the green zone are farther away.Objects get closer to your vehicle as theymove from the green zone to the yellow orred zones. Use the side view mirrors andrear view mirror to get better coverage onboth sides and rear of your vehicle.
Note:Active guide lines and fixed guidelines are only available when thetransmission is in reverse (R).
Note:The centerline is only available if theactive or fixed guide lines are on.
Note:Not all camera modes work properlywithout an auxiliary camera.
REAR VIEW CAMERA
SETTINGS
ZOOMING THE REAR VIEWCAMERA IN AND OUT
WARNING: When manual zoom ison, the full area behind your vehicle maynot show. Be aware of your surroundingswhen using the manual zoom feature.
Selectable settings for this feature arezoom in (+) and zoom out (-). Press thesymbol on the camera screen to changethe view. The default setting is zoom off.
This allows you to get a closer view of anobject behind your vehicle. The zoomedimage keeps the bumper in the image toprovide a reference. The zoom is onlyactive while the transmission is in reverse(R).
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Note:Zooming in also engages park holdwhich applies the electric park brake whenyou shift to park (P). When you press thezoom button, the electronic park holdbutton illuminates on the touchscreen. SeeConnecting a Trailer (page 359).
Note:Manual zoom is only available whenthe transmission is in reverse (R).
Note:Only the centerline shows when youenable manual zoom.
SWITCHING REAR VIEW CAMERADELAY ON AND OFF
1.Press Features on the touchscreen.
2.Press Driver Assistance.
3.Press Rear View Camera.
4.Switch Rear View Camera Delay on oroff.
When shifting the transmission out ofreverse (R) and into any gear other thanpark (P), the camera image remains in thedisplay until:
•Your vehicle speed reachesapproximately 5 mph (8 km/h).
•You shift your vehicle into park (P).
REAR VIEW CAMERA VIDEOS
Dynamic Hitch Assist Video Link
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Bed Camera
The bed camera is mounted within thehigh-mount stop lamp. It displays thecontents of your truck bed. The cameracontains a dynamic guideline to help locatethe center of your vehicle. This view canbe accessed while in drive (D) or reverse(R).
Auxiliary Camera
The auxiliary camera is a variant of the rearview camera and is accessed by pressingthe AUX button on the display screen whenmoving in reverse (R) or in drive (D). Itdisplays a rear view image from the backof a trailer while in reverse.
360 DEGREE CAMERA GUIDE
LINES
Note:Active guide lines are only availablewhen the transmission is in reverse (R).
Active guide lines.A
Centerline.B
Fixed guide line: Green zone.C
Fixed guide line: Yellow zone.D
Fixed guide line: Red zone.E
Rear bumper.F
Active guide lines only show with fixedguide lines. Turn the steering wheel topoint the guide lines toward an intendedpath. If the steering wheel position changeswhen reversing, your vehicle could deviatefrom the intended path.
The fixed and active guide lines fade in andout depending on the steering wheelposition. The active guide lines do notdisplay when the steering wheel positionis straight.
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WHAT IS DRIVE MODE
CONTROL
Your vehicle has various drive modes thatyou can select for different drivingconditions. Depending on the drive modethat you select, the system adjusts variousvehicle settings.
HOW DOES DRIVE MODE
CONTROL WORK
Drive mode control adjusts your vehicleconfiguration for each mode you select.
Changing the drive mode adjusts thesteering effort and feel of the steeringsystem.
The stability and traction control assistyour vehicle control in adverse conditionsor high-performance driving.
Throttle control enhances the powertrainresponse, transmission controls becomeoptimized with shift schedules, andfour-wheel drive settings are optimizedand tuned to each mode.
Changing the drive mode can engage ordisengage the electronic lockingdifferentials.
Changing the drive mode changes thefour-wheel drive mode to the defaultsetting for the selected drive mode.
Note:The system has diagnostic checksthat continuously monitor the system forproper operation. If a mode is unavailabledue to a system fault, the drive modesystem defaults to normal. When thesystem defaults to normal, the drivelinesettings remain the same as prior to thesystem fault.
Note:The system reverts to the normalmode each time you start your vehicle. Atstartup the system also displays a prompton the instrument cluster display that givesyou the option to return to the previouslyselected drive mode during the last ignitioncycle. If you select yes, the system returnsto the last selected drive mode and thedefault driveline settings associated withthat mode. If you select no, the systemremains in normal mode and the drivelinesettings remain the same as selected in theprior ignition cycle. If you do not select yesor no, the system stays in normal mode andthe driveline settings remain the same asselected in the prior ignition cycle.
SELECTING A DRIVE MODE
Rotate the controller located on the centerconsole. Rotate the drive mode controlleronce to activate the drive mode selectionmenu in the display. Rotate the controllera second time to select and engage thedrive mode.
Note:Button icons vary depending on thevehicle’s configuration.
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DRIVE MODES
ECO - 4X4
For efficient driving. This modehelps deliver maximum fuelefficiency and helps to increasedriving range.
Two-wheel drive high is the defaultfour-wheel drive mode. Four-wheel drivelow is not available in eco mode.
The electronic locking differential isavailable below 25 mph (40 km/h). SeeSwitching the Electronic LockingDifferential On and Off (page 245).
ECO - 4X2
For efficient driving. This modehelps deliver maximum fuelefficiency and helps to increasedriving range.
The electronic locking differential isavailable below 25 mph (40 km/h). SeeSwitching the Electronic LockingDifferential On and Off (page 247).
NORMAL - 4X4
For everyday driving. This modeis the perfect balance ofexcitement, comfort andconvenience. This is the default mode aftereach ignition cycle.
Two-wheel drive high is the defaultfour-wheel drive mode. All four-wheel drivemodes are selectable when in normalmode.
The electronic locking differential isavailable below 25 mph (40 km/h). SeeSwitching the Electronic LockingDifferential On and Off (page 245).
NORMAL - 4X2
For everyday driving. This modeis the perfect balance ofexcitement, comfort andconvenience. This is the default mode aftereach ignition cycle.
The electronic locking differential isavailable below 25 mph (40 km/h). SeeSwitching the Electronic LockingDifferential On and Off (page 247).
OFF-ROAD - 4X4
For driving on rough uneventerrain. This mode optimizesaccelerator pedal response togive you more control over your vehiclewhen traversing off-road obstacles.Traction control and stability controlsettings are optimized, and the rearelectronic differential is automaticallyengaged to enhance vehicle performancein off-road environments. Use this modewhen driving through sand, loose gravel,mud, or mixed off-road terrain.
ROCK CRAWL
For off-road driving andoptimum rock-climbing. Rockcrawl mode engages theelectronic locking differential, optimizesthrottle response and adjusts transmissionshift points to provide additional controlof your vehicle.
Four-wheel drive low is the only four-wheeldrive mode available in rock crawl mode.
The electronic locking differential engageswhen you select this mode at any speed,and you can disengage it at any time usingthe button. See Switching the ElectronicLocking Differential On and Off (page245).
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