tailgate FORD F-450 2021 Owner's Manual

Measurement B has reached maximum or
minimum value:
•
Make sure that the sticker placement
instruction in step 3 of the setup has
been followed. Stickers placed outside
the allowed zone adversely affects the
system performance and could cause
improper feature function.
• Make sure that the measurement being
made is the horizontal distance only
from center of sticker to the hitch ball
center. A straight line distance that
includes any vertical rise or drop
increases the measurement and
causes an inaccurate value to be
entered into the system. See step 4 of
the setup for additional measurement
instructions.
Measurement C has reached maximum or
minimum value:
• Make sure you follow the sticker
placement instructions in step 3 of the
setup. Stickers placed outside the
allowed zone adversely affect the
system performance and could cause
improper feature function. If you have
met all the criteria for sticker
placement and you see this message,
the sticker is either too far below or too
close to the camera to properly
recognize the sticker. For the system
to operate correctly, the sticker height
must be lowered if you receive the
minimum warning or the sticker height
must be raised if you receive the
maximum warning.
• Only one sticker can be placed on the
trailer for correct system function. The
previous sticker must be removed or
covered so only one sticker is visible to
the camera.
• Measurement B and C must be
measured again if a new sticker is
placed on the trailer. Measurement D has reached maximum or
minimum value:
•
Make sure that the measurement being
made is the horizontal distance only
from tailgate to the center of the single
axle or the center of all the axles on the
trailer. See step 4 of the setup for
additional measurement instructions.
The system does not support trailer
lengths outside the range allowed by
the information display.
System is circling something beside the
sticker or system cannot find the sticker:
• Make sure the rear camera is clean and
the sticker is clearly visible in the
camera image. Clean the camera and
sticker if necessary.
• The camera system uses the entered
measurements to help locate the
sticker. Inaccurate sticker
measurements degrade the system ’s
ability to locate the sticker. Verify the
measurements you enter into the
system are accurate.
• Remove the incorrectly circled label or
decal if possible.
• If you cannot resolve the issue, try a
new sticker location. The sticker
location must still meet the
requirements noted in step 3 of the
setup instructions. Only one sticker can
be placed on the trailer for correct
system function. The previous sticker
must be removed or covered so only
one sticker is visible to the camera.
Calibration
The system monitors various vehicle
parameters to ensure your vehicle is being
driven straight and the trailer is straight
behind your vehicle. Any steering input or
trailer movement pauses the calibration.
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Protected Component
Fuse
Rating
Fuse
Number
Trailer tow battery charge.
30 A
26
Rear heated seats.
20 A
27
Glow plug (diesel).
25 A
28
Not used (gas).
—
Electric power assisted steering motor.
40 A
29
Not used (spare).
10 A
30
Power point 5.
20 A
31
Four-wheel drive module.
25 A
32
Alternator sense line 2.
10 A
33
Electric cooling fan (gas).
50 A
34
Supplemental air heater (diesel).
Power point 2.
20 A
35
Power point 1.
20 A
36
Anti-lock brake system pump.
60 A
37
Inverter.
60 A
38
Four-wheel drive module.
25 A
39
Starter motor solenoid.
30 A
40
Tailgate release solenoid.
10 A
41
Blower motor.
40 A
42
Trailer tow backup lamps.
10 A
43
Trailer tow lighting module.
40 A
44
Anti-lock brake system valve.
30 A
45
Compressed natural gas module power.
30 A
46
Supplemental air heater (diesel).
50 A
47
Not used (gas).
—
Supplemental air heater (diesel).
50 A
48
Not used (gas).
—
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1.
Switch all of the lamps and the ignition
off.
2. Disconnect the electrical connector.
3. Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise
and remove it.
Note: You cannot separate the bulb from
the bulb holder.
Note: Handle a halogen headlamp bulb
carefully and keep out of children ’s reach.
Grasp the bulb only by its plastic base and
do not touch the glass. The oil from your
hand could cause the bulb to break the next
time the headlamps are operated.
Fog Lamp Bulbs (If Equipped) 1.
Switch all of the lamps and the ignition
off.
2. To access the bulb, reach behind the bumper.
3. Disconnect the electrical connector.
4. Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise
and remove it.
Note: You cannot separate the bulb from
the bulb holder.
Note: Handle a halogen bulb carefully and
keep out of children ’s reach. Grasp the bulb
only by its plastic base and do not touch the
glass. The oil from your hand could cause
the bulb to break the next time the fog
lamps are operated.
Rear Lamps, Brake Lamps, Rear
Direction Indicator and Reversing
Lamp Bulbs
Pickup Models - Vehicles without Blind
Spot Information System 1.
Switch all of the lamps and the ignition
off.
2. Open the tailgate to expose the lamp assemblies.
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3. Remove the bolts from the tail lamp
assembly and carefully pull the lamp
assembly from the tailgate pillar by
releasing the two retaining tabs.
4. Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise
and remove it.
5. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out.
Pickup Models - Vehicles with Blind
Spot Information System 1.
Switch all of the lamps and the ignition
off.
2. Open the tailgate to expose the lamp assemblies.
3. Remove the bolts from the tail lamp assembly and carefully pull the lamp
assembly from the tailgate pillar by
releasing the two retaining tabs.
4. Remove the screws from the blind spot
information system module cover.
5. Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise
and remove it.
6. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out. Chassis Cabs
1.
Switch all of the lamps and the ignition
off.
2. Remove the screws and the lamp lens from lamp assembly.
3. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out.
Cargo Lamp and Central High
Mounted Brake Lamp Bulbs
1. Switch all of the lamps and the ignition
off.
2. Remove the screws and carefully pull the lamp assembly from the vehicle to
expose the bulb sockets. 3.
Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise
and remove it.
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4. You can find the jack on the floor
behind the rear-most seat on the
passenger side. Turn the retainers
counterclockwise to remove the jack. 5. You can find the tool kit on the floor
under the driver seat for regular cab or
under the rear seat on the driver side.
Turn the retainers counterclockwise to
remove the tool kit. 6.
Use the ignition key to open the lock at
the rear bumper. 7. One or more handle extensions are
used to operate the spare tire carrier.
To assemble, align the button with the
hole and slide the parts together. To
disconnect, press the button and pull
apart. 8. The lug wrench is used to turn the
handle extensions and the jack handle;
slide the square end of the handle
extension into the square hold of the
lug wrench until it clicks in place. 9. Fully insert the jack handle, with one
extension, through the bumper hole
and into the guide tube. Additional
extensions will be needed if the tailgate
is in the lowered position and cannot
be raised. Turn the handle
counterclockwise and lower the spare
tire until you can slide the tire rearward
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Audio Unit.......................................................479
Accessing the Apps Menu............................. 480
Accessing the Clock Settings....................... 480
Accessing the Media Source Menu............480
Accessing the Phone Features.................... 480
Accessing the Settings Menu....................... 480
Accessing the Sound Settings..................... 480
Adjusting the Volume...................................... 480
Changing Radio Stations............................... 480
Listening to the Radio....................................... 481
Playing or Pausing Media................................ 481
Selecting the Audio Modes........................... 489
Setting a Memory Preset............................... 489
Switching Radio Text On and Off.................481
Switching Repeat Mode On and Off...........481
Switching Shuffle Mode On and Off...........481
Switching the Audio Unit On and Off.........481
Switching the Display On and Off...............481
Using Seek, Fast Forward and Reverse.............................................................. 481
Using the Display Control................................ 481
Using the Number Block.................................. 481
Autolamps........................................................88 Windshield Wiper Activated
Headlamps........................................................ 88
Automatic High Beam Control..................93
Automatic High Beam Control Indicators........................................................93
Automatic Transmission...........................207
Brake-Shift Interlock......................................... 210
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck in Mud or Snow.................................................................... 211
Neutral Idle with F350, F450, F550 and F600 Chassis Cab Vehicles....................... 210
Understanding the Shift Positions of Your Automatic Transmission............................ 207
Understanding Your SelectShift Automatic ™ Transmission....................... 208
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity and Specification - Diesel.....................463
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity and Specification - Gasoline
................463
Six-Speed Automatic Transmission..........463
Ten-Speed Automatic Transmission.........464
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check.............................................................376
Auto Mode
.......................................................145
Auto Mode Indicators........................................ 145Switching Auto Mode On and Off................145
Switching Dual Mode On and Off................146
Autowipers.......................................................85
Auxiliary Power Points...............................168 400 Watt AC Power Point.............................. 168
DC Power Point................................................... 168
Locations............................................................... 169
Auxiliary Switches
.......................................559
Upfitter Interface Module............................... 562
B
Battery See: Changing the 12V Battery...................... 379
Bed Extender....................................................73 Grocery mode........................................................ 75
Tailgate mode........................................................ 74
Blind Spot Information System
.............254
Blind Spot Information System with Trailer
Tow..................................................................... 256
Switching the System Off and On..............258
System Errors...................................................... 258
Using the System............................................... 255
BLIS See: Blind Spot Information System..........254
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood..........348
Booster Seats..................................................33 Types of Booster Seats...................................... 34
Brake Fluid Check.........................................377 Brake Fluid Service Interval............................ 378
Brake Fluid Specification..........................465
Brakes...............................................................223 General Information.......................................... 223
Breaking-In.....................................................320
Bulb Specification Chart...........................447
C
Calculating Payload
....................................274
Calculating the Load Limit.......................274
Helpful examples for calculating the
available amount of cargo and luggage
load capacity.................................................. 275
Canceling the Set Speed...........................231
Capacities and Specifications
.................441
Cargo Lamps....................................................91
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Data Recording..................................................11
Comfort, Convenience and Entertainment
Data....................................................................... 13
Event Data................................................................ 13
Service Data............................................................ 12
Services That Third Parties Provide...............14
Services That We Provide.................................. 14
Vehicles With a Modem...................................... 14
Vehicles With an Emergency Call System.................................................................. 15
Vehicles With SYNC............................................. 14
Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With: Configurable Daytime Running
Lamps.............................................................88
Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With: Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)............89
Declaration of Conformity.......................646 Radio Frequency Statement........................ 646
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Capacity and Specification..............................................462
Diesel Particulate Filter.............................202 Oxidation Catalytic Converter and Diesel
Particulate Filter System........................... 202
Regeneration....................................................... 202
Digital Radio...................................................481 HD Radio Reception and Station
Troubleshooting............................................ 483
Directing the Flow of Air.............................145 Directing Air to the Footwell Air
Vents................................................................... 145
Directing Air to the Instrument Panel Air Vents................................................................... 145
Directing Air to the Windshield Air Vents................................................................... 145
Direction Indicators
.......................................90
Doors and Locks.............................................66
Draining the Fuel Filter Water Trap - 6.7L Diesel..............................................................361
Draining the Diesel Fuel Conditioner Module.............................................................. 362
Filter Location..................................................... 362
Drive Control.................................................268 Selectable Drive Modes.................................. 268
Driver Alert.....................................................250 Using Driver Alert............................................... 250Driver and Passenger Airbags...................46
Children and Airbags............................................ 51
Passenger Airbag On and Off Switch .........46
Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating Adjustment....................................................... 50
Driving Aids....................................................250
Driving Hints....................................................317
Driving Through Water
...............................320
For Vehicles without Tremor Off-Road
Package............................................................ 320
For Vehicles with Tremor Off-Road Package............................................................. 321
DRL See: Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With:
Configurable Daytime Running
Lamps................................................................. 88
See: Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With: Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)................89
E
Economical Driving
.......................................317
Electromagnetic Compatibility...............618
Electronic Locking Differential.................221 Activating the Electronic Locking
Differential........................................................ 221
Operating ELD With a Spare or Mismatched Tires.................................................................... 222
Electronic Tailgate...........................................71 With the Outside Control Button..................... 71
With the Remote Control................................... 71
Emission Law
.................................................194
Noise Emissions Warranty, Prohibited
Tampering Acts and Maintenance..........195
Tampering With a Noise Control System............................................................... 194
Enabling Remote Start
..............................140
End User License Agreement...................621 VEHICLE SOFTWARE END USER LICENSE
AGREEMENT (EULA) .................................. 621
Engine Block Heater
....................................182
Using the Engine Block Heater...................... 183
Engine Coolant Check - 6.2L..................364 Adding Coolant.................................................. 364
Engine Coolant Temperature Management.................................................. 367
Fail-Safe Cooling............................................... 366
Recycled Coolant.............................................. 365
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Why Maintain Your Vehicle?.........................
565
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?..................................................... 565
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada.........................................................335
Getting the Services You Need...............332 Away From Home.............................................. 332
Global Opening..............................................96
Opening the Windows....................................... 96
H
Handbrake See: Parking Brake............................................. 225
Hazard Flashers...........................................326
HDC See: Using Hill Descent Control.................... 232
Headlamp Adjusting See: Adjusting the Headlamps...................... 381
Headrest See: Head Restraints.......................................... 151
Head Restraints
..............................................151
Adjusting the Head Restraint......................... 152
Heated Seats.................................................160 Rear Heated Seats............................................. 160
Heated Steering Wheel
................................82
Heating See: Climate Control - Vehicles With:
Automatic Temperature Control.............143
See: Climate Control - Vehicles With: Manual Temperature Control.................................... 147
Hill Start Assist.............................................225 Switching the System On and Off..............226
Using Hill Start Assist....................................... 226
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes............................................................225
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood..........348
Horn.....................................................................83
How Does the Rear Occupant Alert System Work
...............................................162
Hydraulic Power Steering Fluid Capacity and Specification
......................................472
I
Identifying the Climate Control Unit..................................................................143 Ignition Switch................................................174
In California (U.S. Only).............................333
Information Display Control
.......................82
Information Displays....................................110
General Information........................................... 110
Information Messages
.................................121
4WD........................................................................\
. 138
Active Park.............................................................. 121
Adaptive Cruise Control.................................... 122
Adaptive Steering............................................... 123
AdvanceTrac and Traction Control..............123
Airbag...................................................................... 124
Alarm and Security............................................. 124
Automatic Engine Shutdown......................... 124
Battery and Charging System........................ 125
Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert System.................................................... 125
Diesel Messages.................................................. 126
Doors and Locks.................................................. 128
Driver Alert............................................................. 129
Drivetrain................................................................ 129
Engine..................................................................... 129
Fuel........................................................................\
.. 130
Keys and Remote Controls............................. 130
Lane Keeping System......................................... 131
Maintenance.......................................................... 131
MyKey...................................................................... 132
Off Road................................................................. 132
Park Aid................................................................... 133
Park Brake.............................................................. 133
Power Steering.................................................... 134
Pre-Collision Assist............................................ 134
Remote Start........................................................ 135
Seats........................................................................\
135
Starting System .................................................. 135
Tailgate................................................................... 135
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.................. 136
Trail Control.......................................................... 136
Trailer....................................................................... 137
Installing Child Restraints
...........................24
Child Seats.............................................................. 24
Combining Seatbelt and LATCH Lower Anchors for Attaching Child
Restraints........................................................... 30
Front Seat Tether Strap Attachment (Regular Cab).................................................... 31
Rear Seat Tether Strap Attachment (Crew Cab and Super Cab)....................................... 32
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Switching the Heated Seat Settings On and
Off........................................................................\
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Switching the Heated Steering Wheel Settings On and Off....................................... 141
Removing the Tailgate..................................72
Repairing Minor Paint Damage..............399
Replacement Parts Recommendation........................................16
Collision Repairs.................................................... 16
Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical Repairs................................................................. 16
Warranty on Replacement Parts.................... 16
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control
............................................................60
Replacing the Cabin Air Filter..................150
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)..............................................................337
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)..............................................................337
Resuming the Set Speed..........................243
Roadside Assistance
..................................325
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting Roadside
Assistance....................................................... 326
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Getting Roadside Assistance................................... 325
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Using Roadside Assistance................................... 325
Roadside Emergencies..............................325
Running-In See: Breaking-In................................................. 320
Running Out of Fuel....................................189
S
Safety Canopy ™
.............................................52
Safety Precautions......................................184
Satellite Radio
..............................................484
Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number
(ESN)................................................................ 485
Satellite Radio Reception Factors..............485
SiriusXM Satellite Radio Service.................485
Troubleshooting................................................ 486
Scheduled Maintenance
..........................565
Seatbelt Extensions......................................44
Seatbelt Height Adjustment......................42
Seatbelt Reminder........................................43
Belt-Minder™........................................................ 43Seatbelts...........................................................38
Principle of Operation........................................ 38
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime...............................................................42
Conditions of operation..................................... 42
Seats...................................................................151
Security..............................................................76
Selective Catalytic Reductant System - Diesel..............................................................197
Contaminated Diesel Exhaust Fluid or Inoperative Selective Catalytic Reduction
System............................................................... 201
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Guidelines and Information..................................................... 200
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Level............................... 197
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Warning Messages and Vehicle Operations............................... 199
Filling the Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank..........198
Settings...........................................................543 ........................................................................\
.......... 543
911 Assist............................................................... 543
Ambient Lighting............................................... 544
Audio...................................................................... 543
Automatic Updates.......................................... 543
Charge Settings................................................. 544
Clock....................................................................... 543
Display................................................................... 544
Driver Assist......................................................... 543
FordPass............................................................... 543
General.................................................................. 543
Message Center................................................. 544
Mobile Apps......................................................... 543
Multi Contour Seats.......................................... 544
Navigation............................................................ 544
Personal Profiles................................................ 544
Phone..................................................................... 543
Seats...................................................................... 544
Sound..................................................................... 543
Valet Mode........................................................... 544
Vehicle................................................................... 543
Voice Control....................................................... 544
Setting the Blower Motor Speed............144
Setting the Cruise Control Speed..........242 Changing the Set Speed................................. 242
Setting the Temperature...........................144
Setting the Trail Control Speed...............231
Side Airbags......................................................51
Sitting in the Correct Position...................151
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Switching Rear Occupant Alert System
On and Off...................................................163
Semiannual Reminder...................................... 163
Switching Rear Occupant Alert System On and Off - Vehicles With:
SYNC..............................................................162
Semiannual Reminder...................................... 162
Switching Recirculated Air On and Off....................................................................143
Switching the Heated Mirrors On and Off...................................................................144
Switching the Heated Rear Window On and Off..........................................................144
Switching the Heated Wiper Park On and Off...................................................................144
Switching Trail Control On and Off........231
Symbols Glossary.............................................9
SYNC™ 3.........................................................513
General Information.......................................... 513
SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting
......................545
Additional Information and
Assistance........................................................ 557
Apps........................................................................\
552
Navigation............................................................. 551
Personal Profiles................................................ 555
Phone..................................................................... 549
Resetting the System....................................... 557
USB and Audio................................................... 546
Voice Recognition.............................................. 545
Wi-Fi Connectivity............................................. 554
SYNC™ Applications and Services.......................................................500
911 Assist.............................................................. 500
SYNC Mobile Apps............................................ 502
SYNC™...........................................................496 General Information......................................... 496
SYNC™ Troubleshooting.........................504
T
Tailgate Lock
.....................................................71
Tailgate Step.....................................................72
Closing the Step.................................................... 73
Opening the Step................................................. 73
Tailgate................................................................71
Technical Specifications See: Capacities and Specifications.............441 Terrain Control
..............................................232
Principle of Operation...................................... 232
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only)
.......................334
Tire Care.........................................................404
Glossary of Tire Terminology........................ 405
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................................................. 404
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall........................................................... 406
Temperature A B C........................................... 405
Traction AA A B C.............................................. 404
Treadwear............................................................ 404
Tire Pressure Monitoring System............421 Trailer Tire Pressure Monitoring
System.............................................................. 428
Vehicle Tire Pressure Monitoring System............................................................... 421
Tires See: Wheels and Tires..................................... 402
Towing a Trailer
............................................282
Load Placement................................................. 282
Towing Points...............................................330
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels...........................................................314
Emergency Towing............................................. 314
Recreational Towing.......................................... 314
Towing..............................................................282
Traction Control
............................................227
Principle of Operation....................................... 227
Trail Control Indicators................................231
Trail Control
.....................................................231
Trailer Reversing Aids.................................283 Conventional Trailer Setup............................ 285
Fifth Wheel and Gooseneck Trailer Setup................................................................. 288
Positioning Your Vehicle and Trailer...........284
Pro Trailer Backup Assist With Trailer Reverse Guidance......................................... 283
Setting Up the System.................................... 285
Troubleshooting - Conventional Trailer................................................................. 292
Troubleshooting - Fifth Wheel and Gooseneck Trailer......................................... 297
Using Pro Trailer Backup Assist................... 289
Using Trailer Reverse Guidance................... 290
Trailer Sway Control
...................................300
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