ESP FORD F150 2023 Owners Manual

FORD ASSISTANT
USING FORD ASSISTANT
The digital assistant allows you to controlvehicle features using conversationalrequests.
To begin a voice interaction using the wakeword, say the selected wake word, thensay your command.
Press the voice interactionbutton on the steering wheel. Atone sounds before you can sayyour command.
Note:You may need to enable yourvehicle's modem to use certain voicecommands. See Enabling and Disablingthe Modem (page 621).
Note:When you are not driving, additionalcommands are available by using popularchat applications. Use FordPass to setup aconversation with your Ford assistant.
Voice Command Examples
To see examples of what voice commandsyou can use with different features:
Press the button on thetouchscreen.
1.Press Ford Assistant.
2.Press Voice Command Help.
3.Select a feature.
FORD ASSISTANT SETTINGS
To access the settings menu:
Press the button on thetouchscreen.
1.Press Ford Assistant.
From the settings menu you can do thefollowing:
•Switch listen for wake word on or off.
•Set the preferred wake word.
•Switch advance mode on or off.
•Switch phone confirmation on or off.
•Switch the commands list on or off.
•View the commands help menu.
Press the button next to a menuoption for more information.
FORD ASSISTANT – FREQUENTLYASKED QUESTIONS
Why does the system notunderstand what I am saying?
•You are speaking too soon. When usingthe button of the steering wheel, waitfor the tone before you speak.
Why does the system notunderstand the name of a track orartist?
•Bluetooth® does not support voicecommands.Connect your device to aUSB port.
•You are not saying the name exactlyas it appears on your device. Say thename of the track or artist exactly as itappears on your device. Spell out anyabbreviations in the name.
•The system does not recognize somespecial characters contained in thename of a song or artist, for example*, - or +. Rename the files on yourdevice or use the touchscreen to selectand play the track.
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PHONE PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: Driving while distractedcan result in loss of vehicle control, crashand injury. We strongly recommend thatyou use extreme caution when using anydevice that may take your focus off theroad. Your primary responsibility is thesafe operation of your vehicle. Werecommend against the use of anyhand-held device while driving andencourage the use of voice-operatedsystems when possible. Make sure youare aware of all applicable local lawsthat may affect the use of electronicdevices while driving.
CONNECTING YOUR PHONE
Go to the settings menu on your device andswitch Bluetooth® on.
Press the phone option on thefeature bar.
1.Press Add Phone.
Note:A prompt alerts you to search for yourvehicle on your cell phone.
2.Select your vehicle on your cell phone.
Note:A number appears on your cell phoneand on the touchscreen.
3.Confirm the number on your cell phonematches the number on thetouchscreen.
Note:The touchscreen indicates that youhave successfully paired your cell phone.
4.Download the phonebook from yourcell phone when you are prompted.
Note:If you pair more than one cell phone,use the phone settings on the center displayto specify the primary phone. You canchange this setting at any time.
PHONE MENU
This menu becomes available after pairinga phone.
Recent Call List
Display and select an entry from a list ofprevious calls.
Contacts
Display a smart search form to look up yourcontacts. Use the List button toalphabetically sort your contacts.
Favorites
Display the list of favorite contacts thatare set up on your phone.
Messaging
Displays the list of text messages to read,listen to, or respond to.
Email
Displays the list of emails to read, listen to,or respond to.
Phone List
Display the list of paired or connecteddevices that you can select.
Note:Up to 12 devices can be stored.
Do Not Disturb
Reject incoming calls and switch ring tonesand alerts off.
Phone Keypad
Directly dial a number.
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CONNECTING A BLUETOOTH®
DEVICE
1.Make sure Bluetooth® is enabled onyour device.
2.Press Settings on the touchscreen.
3.Press Connectivity.
4.Press Bluetooth.
5.Press Add a Bluetooth Device.
Note:A prompt alerts you to search for yourvehicle on your device.
6.Select your vehicle on your device.
Note:A number appears on your device andon the touchscreen.
7.Confirm that the number on yourdevice matches the number on thetouchscreen.
Note:The touchscreen indicates that youhave successfully paired your device.
The Bluetooth® word mark and logos areregistered trademarks owned by BluetoothSIG, Inc. and any use of such marks byFord Motor Company is under license.Other trademarks and trade names arethose of their respective owners.
PLAYING MEDIA USING
BLUETOOTH®
WARNING: Driving while distractedcan result in loss of vehicle control, crashand injury. We strongly recommend thatyou use extreme caution when using anydevice that may take your focus off theroad. Your primary responsibility is thesafe operation of your vehicle. Werecommend against the use of any
hand-held device while driving andencourage the use of voice-operatedsystems when possible. Make sure youare aware of all applicable local lawsthat may affect the use of electronicdevices while driving.
Connect your device.
Press the audio button on thefeature bar.
Press Sources.
Press the Bluetooth® option.
Press to play a track. Press againto pause the track.
Press to skip to the next track.
Press and hold to fast forwardthrough the track.
Press once to return to thebeginning of a track. Repeatedlypress to return to previoustracks.
Press and hold to fast rewind through thetrack.
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APP PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: Driving while distractedcan result in loss of vehicle control, crashand injury. We strongly recommend thatyou use extreme caution when using anydevice that may take your focus off theroad. Your primary responsibility is thesafe operation of your vehicle. Werecommend against the use of anyhand-held device while driving andencourage the use of voice-operatedsystems when possible. Make sure youare aware of all applicable local lawsthat may affect the use of electronicdevices while driving.
APP REQUIREMENTS
When you start an app through the systemfor the first time, you could be asked togrant certain permissions. You can reviewand change the permissions that you havegranted at any time when your vehicle isnot moving. We recommend that youcheck your data plan before using yourapps through the system. Using themcould result in additional charges. We alsorecommend that you check the appprovider's terms and conditions andprivacy policy before using their app. Makesure that you have an active account forapps that you want to use through thesystem. Some apps will work with nosetup. Others require you to configuresome personal settings before you can usethem.
ACCESSING APPS
Select the apps option on thefeature bar.
ENABLING APPS ON AN IOS
DEVICE
Select the apps option on thefeature bar.
1.Select Mobile Apps Help.
2.Follow the instructions to pair andconnect your device via Bluetooth® orwith a USB cable.
3.Start the apps on your device that youwant to use.
4.Select the app that you want to use onthe touchscreen.
Note:Some apps may run through AppleCarPlay if it is enabled.
Note:Closing an app on your device willclose it on the touchscreen.
Note:For troubleshooting assistance selectMobile Apps List under Mobile Apps Help.
ENABLING APPS ON AN
ANDROID DEVICE
Select the apps option on thefeature bar.
1.Select Mobile Apps Help.
2.Follow the instructions to pair andconnect your device via Bluetooth® orwith a USB cable.
3.Start the apps on your device that youwant to use.
4.Select Find Mobile Apps.
5.Select the app that you want to use onthe touchscreen.
Note:Some devices may lose the ability toplay music over USB when Mobile Apps areenabled.
Note:Some apps may run through AndroidAuto if it is enabled.
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WHAT ARE THE AUXILIARY
SWITCHES
The auxiliary switchboard on the overheadconsole makes aftermarket customizationeasier with six prewired switchesconnected to the power distribution box.Each circuit is individually fused forconnection of electrical accessories.
For maximum vehicle performance, keepthe following information in mind whenadding accessories or equipment to yourvehicle:
•When adding accessories, equipment,passengers and luggage to yourvehicle, do not exceed the total weightcapacity of the vehicle or of the frontor rear axle (GVWR or GAWR asindicated on the safety compliancecertification label). Ask an authorizeddealer for specific weight information.
•It is your responsibility to ensure thatany equipment you have fittedcomplies with applicable locallegislation.
•An authorized dealer needs to installmobile communication systems.Improper installation may harm theoperation of your vehicle, particularlyif the manufacturer did not design themobile communication systemspecifically for automotive use.
•If you or an authorized dealer add anyelectrical or electronic accessories orcomponents not produced by us toyour vehicle, you may adversely affectbattery performance and durability. Inaddition, you may also adversely affectthe performance of the other electricalsystems in the vehicle.
LOCATING THE AUXILIARY
SWITCHES
The auxiliary switchboard on the overheadconsole makes aftermarket customizationeasier with six prewired switchesconnected to the power distribution box.The circuits are individually fused forconnection of electrical accessories.
The switches have labels for AUX 1 throughAUX 6. They only operate when the ignitionis in the on position, whether the engine isrunning or not. We recommend that youleave the engine running to maintainbattery charge when using the switchesfor an extended time or when using highercurrent draw accessories. When you turnon a switch, the indicator light on theswitch illuminates and the circuit providespower to the device wired to that switch.
Note:AUX switch 1 operates the off-roadlamps when your vehicle comes with thisoption.
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GENERAL MAINTENANCE
INFORMATION
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?
Carefully following the maintenanceschedule helps protect against major repairexpenses resulting from neglect orinadequate maintenance and may help toincrease the value of your vehicle whenyou sell or trade it. Keep all receipts forcompleted maintenance with your vehicle.
It is important that you have your vehicleserviced at the proper times. Theseintervals serve two purposes: first is tomaintain the reliability of your vehicle andthe second is to keep the cost of owningyour vehicle down.
It is your responsibility to have allscheduled maintenance performed and tomake sure that the materials used meetthe specifications identified in this owner'smanual. See Capacities andSpecifications (page 578).
Failure to perform scheduled maintenanceand regularly inspect your vehicle mayresult in vehicle damage not covered bythe vehicle Warranty.
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at YourDealership?
Our Genuine Replacement Parts
Dealerships stock our parts and ourauthorized branded re-manufacturedreplacement parts. These parts meet orexceed our specifications. Parts installedat your dealership carry a nationwide24-month or unlimited mile (kilometer)parts and labor limited warranty.
If you do not use our authorized parts theymay not meet our specifications and couldaffect emissions compliance.
Protecting Your Investment
Maintenance is an investment that paysdividends in the form of improvedreliability, durability and resale value. Tomaintain the proper performance of yourvehicle and its emission control systems,make sure you have scheduledmaintenance performed at the designatedintervals.
Your vehicle comes with the IntelligentOil-Life Monitor system, a messageappears in the information display at theproper oil change interval. This intervalmay be up to one year or 10,000 mi(16,000 km), hybrid vehicles could exceed10,000 mi (16,000 km).
When the oil change message appears inthe information display, it is time for an oilchange. Make sure you perform the oilchange within two weeks or 500 mi(800 km) of the message appearing. Makesure to reset the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitorafter each oil change. See Resetting theIntelligent Oil Life Monitor (page 506).
If your information display resetsprematurely or becomes inoperative, youshould perform the oil change interval atsix months or 5,000 mi (8,000 km) fromyour last oil change. Never exceed one yearor 10,000 mi (16,000 km) between oilchange intervals.
You can drive high performance vehiclesin such a way that may lead to higher oilconsumption including extended time athigh engine speeds, high loads, enginebraking, hard cornering maneuvers, trackand off-road usage. Under theseconditions, oil consumption ofapproximately 1 quart per 500 miles (1 literper 800 km) is possible. Check the engineoil level at every refueling and adjust tomaintain proper levels to avoid enginedamage.
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Driver Training/EVOC
Replace engine oil and filter as indicated by the informationdisplay and perform services listed in the extreme usagescheduled maintenance chart.
As required
Inspect brake pads, rotors, calipers, hoses, and service asrequired.
Inspect engine oil level.Inspect vehicle every dayprior to starting trainingSet tire pressure. Refer to driver door placard for cold tirepressure information.
Inspect tire quality for wear.
Set wheel lug nut torque. The cold wheel lug nut torqueis 150 lb.ft (204 Nm). If wheels are torqued while they arehot (after 15 minutes of EVOC driving), torque may bechecked to hot wheel lug nut torque of 70 lb.ft (95 Nm).
Proper functioning of safety devices (seat belts, no air baglights, etc.)
Front differential/axle fluid. Check front hub / bearing bolttorque to 130 lb.ft (175 Nm).25 hours of training use
Rear differential/axle fluid.100 hours of training use
Change transmission and transfer case fluids.Annually
Note:Follow base owner guide directionfor 1,000-mile vehicle break-in prior to usingvehicle for training purposes.
Note:Incorporate vehicle cool-down afterhard driving.
Note:Perform Training / EVOC serviceaccording to the extreme usage scheduledmaintenance chart.
Note:Use police responder part numbersfor replacement parts.
Engine Idle Hour Meter
Your vehicle may have an idle meter toindicate how much time the vehicle hasbeen sitting in park (P) or neutral (N). Themeter is incorporated with the vehicleodometer. Depressing the odometer-resetbutton once displays the trip odometer(miles [kilometers] following by a "T" fortrip odometer); depressing theodometer-reset button a second timedisplays the idle meter (hours following byan "H" for hours). The idle meter onlyaccumulates time while the vehicle is inpark (P) or neutral (N). Displayed time iscumulative for the vehicle and cannot bereset to zero. Police vehicles often
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DECOMMISSIONING
REQUIREMENTS
We have implemented a decommissioningprocess of manufacturer-provided policefeatures. It is the responsibility of theowner to complete the decommissioningof the vehicle in compliance with any stateregulations prior to initial sale to the publicsector.
Vehicle Sealing of AftermarketEquipment
When customized equipment has beenremoved from your vehicle, body panelsand seals may be compromised.Thoroughly inspect your vehicle for anysigns where the equipment has beenremoved, for example holes and damageto body seals.
Any items that remain on your vehicle mustbe inspected and any sign of damagerepaired immediately. Failure to follow thisinstruction may result in water and exhaustfumes entering the passengercompartment. See your authorized dealerfor more information and directionregarding proper sealing procedures.
Police Engine Idle
Authorized personnel must use adiagnostic scan tool to decommission thePolice Engine Idle feature.
Pre-Collision Assist Disable
Authorized personnel must use adiagnostic scan tool to decommission thePre-Collision Assist Disable feature.
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United Kingdom
United States and Canada
WARNING: Changes ormodifications not expressively approvedby the party responsible for compliancecould void the user's authority to operatethe equipment. The term "IC:" before theradio certification number only signifiesthat Industry Canada technicalspecifications were met.
FCC ID: L2CF5TR
IC: 3432A-F5TR
This device complies with Part 15 of theFCC Rules and with Innovation, Scienceand Economic Development Canada’slicence-exempt RSS(s). Operation issubject to the following two conditions:
1.This device may not cause harmfulinterference, and
2.This device must accept anyinterference received, includinginterference that may cause undesiredoperation.
Vietnam
BODY CONTROL MODULE
Argentina
Brazil
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Singapore
South Africa
Ukraine
United Arab Emirates (U.A.E.)
TRA REGISTERED No: ER68566/19
DEALER No: DA37380/15
United Kingdom
United States and Canada
WARNING: Changes ormodifications not expressively approvedby the party responsible for compliancecould void the user's authority to operatethe equipment. The term "IC:" before theradio certification number only signifiesthat Industry Canada technicalspecifications were met.
FCC ID: M3NA2C766336
IC: 7812A-A2C766336
This device complies with Part 15 of theFCC Rules and with Innovation, Scienceand Economic Development Canada’slicence-exempt RSS(s). Operation issubject to the following two conditions:
1.This device may not cause harmfulinterference, and
2.This device must accept anyinterference received, includinginterference that may cause undesiredoperation.
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