2023 FORD SUPER DUTY towing

Pre-Collision Assist Videos.....................345
Driver Alert
What Is Driver Alert....................................346
How Does Driver Alert Work...................346
Driver Alert Precautions...........................346
Driver Alert Limitations............................346
Switching Driver Alert On and Off.......346
Driver Alert – Troubleshooting...............347
Speed Sign Recognition
What Is Speed Sign Recognition..........348
How Does Speed Sign Recognition Work........................................................................348
Speed Sign Recognition Precautions........................................................................348
Speed Sign Recognition Limitations........................................................................348
Speed Sign Recognition Indicators......348
Setting the Speed Sign RecognitionSpeed Warning.......................................349
Setting the Speed Sign RecognitionSpeed Tolerance....................................349
Speed Sign Recognition –Troubleshooting.....................................349
Load Carrying
Load Carrying Precautions.......................351
Using a Slide-In Camper..........................352
Locating the Safety ComplianceCertification Labels................................352
What Is the Gross Axle Weight Rating........................................................................352
What Is the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating........................................................................352
What Is the Gross Combined WeightRating..........................................................352
Calculating Payload...................................353
Calculating the Load Limit......................353
Pickup Bed
Pickup Bed Precautions...........................356
Pickup Bed Anchor Points......................356
Tailgate Anchor Points.............................358
Pickup Bed Videos.....................................358
Connecting a Trailer
Connecting a Trailer Precautions.........359
Hitches...........................................................359
Connecting a Trailer....................................361
Trailer Lighting Check...............................363
Connecting a Trailer – Troubleshooting........................................................................364
Connecting a Trailer Videos...................364
Towing a Trailer
Towing a Trailer Precautions..................365
Trailer Brake Precautions........................365
Towing a Trailer Limitations...................366
Loading Your Trailer...................................366
Trailer Towing Hints...................................366
Launching or Retrieving a Boat orPersonal Watercraft..............................367
Towing Weights and Dimensions.........368
Towing a Trailer – Troubleshooting......370
Towing a Trailer Videos..............................371
Integrated Trailer BrakeController
What Is the Integrated Trailer BrakeController...................................................372
Integrated Trailer Brake ControllerPrecautions...............................................372
Using the Integrated Trailer BrakeController...................................................372
Adjusting the Integrated Trailer BrakeController Mode......................................374
Integrated Trailer Brake Controller –Troubleshooting......................................375
Integrated Trailer Brake ControllerVideos.........................................................376
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Operating Your Vehicle With aSnowplow..................................................418
Crash and BreakdownInformation
Roadside Assistance................................420
Switching the Hazard Flashers On andOff.................................................................421
Jump Starting the Vehicle........................421
Post-Crash Alert System.........................423
Automatic Crash Shutoff.........................423
Recovery Towing.........................................423
Transporting the Vehicle..........................424
Fail-Safe Cooling........................................425
Towing Your Vehicle
Towing Your Vehicle Precautions..........427
Recreationally Towing Your Vehicle -4x4................................................................427
Recreationally Towing Your Vehicle - 4x2........................................................................429
Emergency Towing....................................429
Towing Your Vehicle – Troubleshooting........................................................................429
Fuses
Fuse Precautions........................................430
Under Hood Fuse Box..............................430
Interior Fuse Box.........................................435
Identifying Fuse Types..............................439
Fuses – Troubleshooting.........................439
Maintenance
Maintenance Precautions......................440
Opening and Closing the Hood............440
Under Hood Overview - 6.7L Diesel......441
Under Hood Overview - 6.8L, Gasoline........................................................................442
Under Hood Overview - 7.3L, Gasoline........................................................................443
Engine Oil......................................................444
Engine Air Filter...........................................445
Draining the Fuel Filter Water Trap......447
Coolant..........................................................450
Changing the Fuel Filter - Diesel...........453
Changing the Fuel Filter - Gasoline......453
Drive Belt Routing Overview - 6.7L Diesel,Vehicles With: 110-120V 2kW PickupBed Power Outlet/Dual Generators........................................................................453
Drive Belt Routing Overview - 6.7L Diesel,Vehicles With: Dual Generators........454
Drive Belt Routing Overview - 6.7L Diesel,Vehicles With: Single Generator.......454
Drive Belt Routing Overview - 6.8L,Gasoline, Vehicles With: DualGenerators................................................454
Drive Belt Routing Overview - 6.8L,Gasoline, Vehicles With: SingleGenerator..................................................455
Drive Belt Routing Overview - 7.3L,Gasoline, Vehicles With: DualGenerators................................................455
Drive Belt Routing Overview - 7.3L,Gasoline, Vehicles With: SingleGenerator..................................................456
12V Battery....................................................456
12V Battery – Troubleshooting..............459
Adjusting the Headlamps.......................460
Exterior Bulbs................................................461
Interior Bulbs...............................................468
Vehicle Care
Cleaning Products.....................................469
Cleaning the Exterior.................................470
Cleaning the Interior...................................472
Repairing Minor Paint Damage.............474
Waxing Your Vehicle..................................475
Vehicle Care Videos...................................475
Storing Your Vehicle
Preparing Your Vehicle for Storage......476
Removing Your Vehicle From Storage.........................................................................477
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Accessing Apps............................................575
Enabling Apps on an iOS Device...........575
Enabling Apps on an Android Device........................................................................575
Switching Apple CarPlay On and Off........................................................................576
Switching Android Auto On and Off.....576
Personal Profiles
How Do Personal Profiles Work.............577
Enabling or Disabling Personal Profiles.........................................................................577
Creating a Personal Profile......................577
Linking or Unlinking a Personal Profile.........................................................................577
Selecting a Personal Profile....................578
Deleting a Personal Profile......................578
Navigation
Connected Navigation..............................579
Accessing Navigation................................579
Navigation Map Updates.........................579
Adjusting the Map......................................579
Live Traffic.....................................................579
Setting a Destination................................579
Waypoints.....................................................580
Route Guidance..........................................580
Trailer Towing Navigation.........................581
Vehicle Software Updates
Vehicle Software Updates......................582
Software Update Settings......................582
Software Update Indicators...................583
Vehicle System Reset
Performing a System Reset...................584
Accessories
Accessories...................................................585
Auxiliary Switches
Locating the Auxiliary Switches...........586
Locating the Auxiliary Switch Wiring.......................................................................586
Identifying the Auxiliary Switch Wiring........................................................................587
Auxiliary Switches Videos.......................588
Ford Protect
What Is Ford Protect.................................589
Scheduled Maintenance
General Maintenance Information -Diesel...........................................................591
General Maintenance Information -Gasoline.....................................................594
Normal Scheduled Maintenance - Diesel........................................................................597
Normal Scheduled Maintenance -Gasoline....................................................600
Special Operating Conditions ScheduledMaintenance - Diesel...........................603
Special Operating Conditions ScheduledMaintenance - Gasoline......................608
Scheduled Maintenance Record...........612
Customer Information
Rollover Warning.........................................623
The Better Business Bureau Auto LineProgram.....................................................623
The Mediation and Arbitration Program........................................................................624
Ordering a Canadian French Owner'sManual.......................................................624
Reporting Safety Defects in the UnitedStates..........................................................625
Reporting Safety Defects in Canada........................................................................625
Radio Frequency Certification Labels........................................................................626
Perchlorate....................................................673
Replacement Parts Recommendation........................................................................673
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FRONT EXTERIOR
See Opening and Closing the Hood (page 440).A
See Replacing the Front Wiper Blades (page 114).B
See Unlocking and Locking the Doors Using the Key Blade (page 81).C
See Power Running Board Settings (page 107).D
See Accessing the Front Towing Point (page 423).E
See Locating the 360 Degree Cameras (page 290).F
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•Make sure you use the grab handlewhen climbing on the step.
•Do not use the step with bare feet.
•Make sure the step is clean before use.
•Keep the step load below the totalmaximum load of 350 lb (159 kg).
STOWING THE TAILGATE STEP
1.Press the yellow button on the handleto lower and then press the yellowlever at the bottom of the handle tounlock. Rotate the handle down fromthe vertical to the horizontal positionand push it into the tailgate.
2.Rotate the step up until it is horizontal,then push it back into the tailgate untilthe step is secure.
Note:Make sure to close and fully latch thestep before moving your vehicle. Do notdrive with the step or grab handle open.
Note:The power tailgate cannot close ifthe step is open. A warning messageappears and a tone sounds. After stowingthe step the power close function isrestored.
TAILGATE VIDEOS
Integrated Tailgate Step Video Link
Remote tailgate release Video Link
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4.Pull the yellow handle stop backwardout of the tailgate until it fully extends.
5.To lock the handle in place, rotate thehandle up from the horizontal to thevertical position until you hear a click.
Note:Do not tow with the step or grabhandle.
Replace the slip resistance tape or grabhandle molding if it appears as worn ordamaged.
To reduce the risk of falling:
•Only operate the step when yourvehicle is on a level surface.
•Only operate the step in areas withsufficient lighting.
•Make sure you use the grab handlewhen climbing on the step.
•Do not use the step with bare feet.
•Make sure the step is clean before use.
•Keep the step load below the totalmaximum load of 350 lb (159 kg).
STOWING THE TAILGATE STEP
1.Press the yellow button on the handleto lower and then press the yellowlever at the bottom of the handle tounlock. Rotate the handle down fromthe vertical to the horizontal positionand push it into the tailgate.
2.Rotate the step up until it is horizontal,then push it back into the tailgate untilthe step is secure.
Note:Make sure to close and fully latch thestep before moving your vehicle. Do notdrive with the step or grab handle open.
Note:The power tailgate cannot close ifthe step is open. A warning messageappears and a tone sounds. After stowingthe step the power close function isrestored.
TAILGATE – TROUBLESHOOTING
TAILGATE – INFORMATION MESSAGES
ActionMessage
The tailgate is not completely closed.Tailgate Ajar
You need to stow the tailgate step before the power tailgatecan close.Power Tailgate StowStep
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4.Pull the yellow handle stop backwardout of the tailgate until it fully extends.
5.To lock the handle in place, rotate thehandle up from the horizontal to thevertical position until you hear a click.
Note:Do not tow with the step or grabhandle.
Replace the slip resistance tape or grabhandle molding if it appears as worn ordamaged.
To reduce the risk of falling:
•Only operate the step when yourvehicle is on a level surface.
•Only operate the step in areas withsufficient lighting.
•Make sure you use the grab handlewhen climbing on the step.
•Do not use the step with bare feet.
•Make sure the step is clean before use.
•Keep the step load below the totalmaximum load of 350 lb (159 kg).
STOWING THE TAILGATE STEP
1.Press the yellow button on the handleto lower and then press the yellowlever at the bottom of the handle tounlock. Rotate the handle down fromthe vertical to the horizontal positionand push it into the tailgate.
2.Rotate the step up until it is horizontal,then push it back into the tailgate untilthe step is secure.
Note:Make sure to close and fully latch thestep before moving your vehicle. Do notdrive with the step or grab handle open.
Note:The power tailgate cannot close ifthe step is open. A warning messageappears and a tone sounds. After stowingthe step the power close function isrestored.
TAILGATE – TROUBLESHOOTING
TAILGATE – INFORMATION MESSAGES
ActionMessage
Reminder to check the tailgate due to it recently being openedfrom the remote control or the button on the instrument panelwhile the vehicle is on and the transmission is not in Park (P).
Check Tailgate Ajar
You must clear the message using the steering wheel controls.Repeatedly closing the tailgate will not clear the message.
Reminder to check if tailgate is closed securely. If messagepersists contact an authorized dealer.Power Tailgate SystemFault Service Now
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Switching Auto-fold On and Off
1.Press Settings on the touchscreen.
2.Press Vehicle Settings.
3.Press Mirrors.
4.Switch Autofold on and off.
Loose Mirror
If you manually fold your power-foldingmirrors, they may not work properly evenafter you reposition them. You need toreset them if:
•The mirrors vibrate when you drive.
•The mirrors feel loose.
•The mirrors do not stay in the folded orunfolded position.
•One of the mirrors is not in its normaldriving position.
To reset the mirrors, perform the followingsteps:
1.By hand, fold or retract both mirrors.
2.Using the power folding/powertelescoping mirror control switch,operate the mirrors until you hear anaudible click.
3.Operate the power folding or powertelescoping mirrors an additional 3 to4 times to synchronize the mirrors.
EXTENDING THE EXTERIOR
MIRRORS
This optional feature lets you extend themirror about 3 in (75 mm). It is useful whentowing a trailer. You can manually pull outor push in the mirrors to various positions.
Power Telescoping Mirrors (If
Equipped)
This feature lets you position both mirrorsat the same time.
A.Extend.
B.Retract.
To adjust your mirrors, make sure youswitch your vehicle on, with the ignition inaccessory mode or the engine running.
1.Press and release the control switch.
2.Press the adjustment control toposition the mirrors.
3.Press the left arrow to extend themirrors out. Press the right arrow toretract the mirrors in.
Note:Moving the mirrors 10 or more timeswithin one minute, or repeated folding andunfolding of the mirrors when holding thecontrol down during full travel, could disablethe system to protect the motors fromoverheating. Wait approximately threeminutes with the vehicle running, and up to10 minutes with the vehicle off, for thesystem to reset and for function to return tonormal.
EXTERIOR MIRRORS VIDEOS
Resynchronization of your power-foldingmirrors Video Link
PowerScope power telescoping mirrorsVideo Link
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