reset FORD F-150 2020 Manual PDF

Operating in Sustained Ambient Temperatures Below -9°F (-23°C) or Above 100°F (38°C)
Change the engine oil and filter as indicated by the
information display, and perform the services listed in the
scheduled maintenance chart.
As required
Replace the engine-mounted and frame-mounted fuel
filters.
Every 30,000 mi
(48,000 km), six months or
600 engine hours Operating in Dusty or Sandy Conditions (Such as Unpaved or Dusty Roads)
Rotate the tires1
, inspect the tires for wear and measure
tread depth.
Every
7,500 mi (12,000 km)
Inspect the brake system pads and rotors.
Inspect the air filter restriction gauge. Replace the filter if
necessary.
Inspect the steering and suspension ball joints and tie rods.
Lubricate any grease fittings.
Change the engine oil and filter. 2
Every 7,500 mi (12,000 km),
six months or 300 engine
hours Inspect and lubricate the U-joints.
Replace the engine-mounted and frame-mounted fuel
filters.
Every
30,000 mi
(48,000 km), 6 months or
600 engine hours
Replace the air inlet foam filter.
Every
30,000 mi
(48,000 km)
1 Vehicles with dual rear wheels should rotate the front wheels when specified; rear wheels
only if unusual wear is noted.
2 Reset the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after engine oil and filter changes.
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Off-road Operation
Inspect functional holes in exhaust tip to make sure they
are clean and clear of debris or foreign materials. Refer to
the Vehicle Care chapter of your owner ’s manual for more
information. (Diesel Engine).
As required
Inspect the steering and suspension ball joints and tie rods.
Lubricate any grease fittings.
Rotate the tires, inspect the tires for wear and measure
tread depth.
Every 7,000 mi (12,000 km),
six months or 300 engine
hours
Inspect the brake system pads and rotors.
Inspect the air filter restriction gauge. Replace the filter if
necessary.
Change the engine oil and filter. 1
Every 7,000 mi (12,000 km)
or 300 engine hours
Replace the engine-mounted and frame-mounted fuel
filters.
Every 30,000 mi
(48,000 km), six months or
600 engine hours
Replace the air inlet foam filter.
Every
30,000 mi
(48,000 km)
1 Reset the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after engine oil and filter changes. Using Biodiesel, up to and Including 20% Biodiesel (B20)
Change the engine oil and filter as indicated by the
information display, and perform the services listed in the
scheduled maintenance chart.
As required
Replace the engine-mounted and frame-mounted fuel
filters.
Every
30,000 mi
(48,000 km), six months or
300 engine hours
Exceptions
There are several exceptions to the Normal
Schedule. Axle and Transfer Case Maintenance
Axle(s) and transfer case (Four-wheel
drive vehicles) fluid changes or level
checks are not required unless a leak is
suspected or the assembly has been
submerged in water. Contact an authorized
dealer for service.
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3
360 Degree Camera...................................250
Camera Views...................................................... 251
Front Camera...................................................... 252
Side Camera........................................................ 252
4
4WD See: Four-Wheel Drive..................................... 223
A
A/C See: Climate Control.......................................... 151
About This Manual...........................................9
ABS See: Brakes........................................................... 233
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes................................................................ 234
Accessories....................................................550
Accessories See: Replacement Parts
Recommendation............................................ 16
ACC See: Using Adaptive Cruise Control - Vehicles
With: Adaptive Cruise Control.................254
Active Park Assist........................................243 Automatic Steering into Parking
Space................................................................ 245
Deactivating the Park Assist Feature.........246
Troubleshooting the System......................... 246
Using Active Park Assist.................................. 244
Adjustable Pedals..........................................92
Adjusting the Headlamps.........................375 Horizontal Aim Adjustment........................... 376
Vertical Aim Adjustment................................. 375
Adjusting the Pedals.....................................92
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: Manual Adjustable Steering
Column
...........................................................88
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: Power Adjustable Steering
Column
...........................................................88
End of Travel Position........................................ 89
Memory Feature................................................... 89Airbag Disposal
...............................................59
Air Conditioning See: Climate Control.......................................... 151
Air Filter See: Changing the Engine Air Filter -
Diesel................................................................ 364
See: Changing the Engine Air Filter - Gasoline........................................................... 364
Alarm See: Anti-Theft Alarm........................................ 84
Ambient Lighting
...........................................99
Adjusting the Brightness................................... 99
Switching Ambient Lighting Off..................... 99
Switching Ambient Lighting On..................... 99
Anti-Theft Alarm
............................................84
Arming the Alarm................................................. 85
Disarming the Alarm........................................... 85
Using the System................................................. 85
Appendices.....................................................577
Apps..................................................................532 SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link................... 534
Using Apps on an Android Device...............533
Using Apps on an iOS Device........................ 533
Using Mobile Navigation on an Android Device................................................................ 533
At a Glance.......................................................20
Audible Warnings and Indicators
............118
Airbag Secondary Warning.............................. 118
Beltminder Warning........................................... 118
Door Ajar Warning............................................... 118
Headlamps On Warning................................... 118
Key in Ignition Warning...................................... 118
Keyless Warning Alert........................................ 118
Parking Brake On Warning............................... 119
Rear Park Aid Warning....................................... 118
Service AdvanceTrac Warning........................ 119
Audio Control
..................................................90
You can operate the following functions
with the control:.............................................. 90
Audio System
................................................478
General Information......................................... 478
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: SYNC 3.......................................................................481
Adjusting the Volume....................................... 481
Changing Radio Stations................................. 481
Selecting the Audio Modes........................... 482
Setting a Memory Preset................................ 482
Switching the Audio Unit On and Off........482
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Interior Lamps.................................................98
Front Interior Lamp............................................. 98
Rear Interior Lamps............................................ 99
Interior Mirror..................................................107
Automatic Dimming Mirror............................. 108
Manual Dimming Mirror.................................... 107
Introduction........................................................9
J
Jump Starting the Vehicle
........................333
Connecting the Jumper Cables.................... 333
Jump Starting...................................................... 334
Preparing Your Vehicle..................................... 333
Removing the Jumper Cables....................... 334
K
Keyless Entry....................................................75 SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRY
KEYPAD............................................................... 75
Keyless Starting
.............................................179
Ignition Modes..................................................... 180
Keys and Remote Controls........................60
L
Lane Keeping System................................262 Switching the System On and Off..............263
System Display................................................... 264
System Settings................................................. 263
Troubleshooting................................................. 265
Lighting Control..............................................95 Flashing the Headlamp High Beam..............96
Headlamp High Beam........................................ 95
Lighting..............................................................95 General Information............................................ 95
Load Carrying.................................................281
Load Limit
.......................................................282
Special Loading Instructions for Owners of
Pick-up Trucks and Utility-type
Vehicles............................................................ 286
Vehicle Loading - with and without a Trailer................................................................. 282
Load Retaining Fixtures..............................281 BoxLink ™ Cleats................................................. 281
Locking and Unlocking
.................................72
Activating Intelligent Access............................ 72Autolock...................................................................
74
Battery Saver.......................................................... 74
Illuminated Entry................................................... 74
Power Door Locks................................................. 72
Remote Control..................................................... 72
Smart Unlock......................................................... 73
Smart Unlocks for Intelligent Access Keys....................................................................... 73
Lug Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel........................ 414
M
Maintenance.................................................355 General Information......................................... 355
Manual Climate Control
..............................151
Directing the Airflow........................................... 151
Setting the Blower Motor Speed................... 151
Setting the Temperature................................... 151
Switching Maximum Air Conditioning On and Off............................................................... 152
Switching Maximum Defrost On and Off........................................................................\
152
Switching Recirculated Air On and Off........................................................................\
152
Switching the Air Conditioning On and Off........................................................................\
. 151
Switching the Climate Control On and Off........................................................................\
152
Manual Seats.................................................160 Manual Lumbar ................................................... 161
Moving the Seat Backward and Forward............................................................. 160
Recline Adjustment............................................ 161
Manual Tailgate
...............................................77
Memory Function.........................................164
Easy Entry and Exit Feature............................ 165
Linking a PreSet Position to your Remote Control or Intelligent Access Key.............164
Saving a PreSet Position................................. 164
Message Center See: Information Displays............................... 120
Mirrors See: Windows and Mirrors.............................. 103
Mobile Communications Equipment......................................................18
Moonroof.........................................................109 Bounce-Back....................................................... 109
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Opening and Closing the Moonroof............109
Motorcraft Parts - 2.7L EcoBoost™.................................................427
Motorcraft Parts - 3.0L Diesel................428
Motorcraft Parts - 3.3L..............................428
Motorcraft Parts - 3.5L Ecoboost™.................................................429
Motorcraft Parts - 5.0L.............................430
MyKey – Troubleshooting...........................70
MyKey ™.............................................................67
Principle of Operation......................................... 67
N
Navigation.......................................................527 Changing the Format of the Map................529
cityseeker............................................................... 531
Michelin Travel Guide....................................... 532
Navigation Map Accuracy and Updates............................................................ 532
Route Guidance................................................. 529
Setting a Destination....................................... 528
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link................... 532
Zoom...................................................................... 529
Normal Scheduled Maintenance..........556 Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor............................. 556
Normal Maintenance Intervals.................... 558
O
Off-Road Driving..........................................324 Basic Off-road Driving Techniques.............325
Crossing Obstacles........................................... 326
Hill Climbing........................................................ 326
Oil Change Indicator Reset......................363
Oil Check See: Engine Oil Check - Diesel...................... 362
See: Engine Oil Check - Gasoline.................361
Opening and Closing the Hood..............355
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature......................................................342
Obtaining a French Owner ’s Manual.........342
Overhead Console........................................178
Overriding Automatic High Beam Control...........................................................102 P
Parking Aids...................................................242
Principle of Operation...................................... 242
Passive Anti-Theft System.........................82 SecuriLock ™.......................................................... 82
PATS See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 82
Perchlorate........................................................16
Personal Safety System ™.........................50
How Does the Personal Safety System
Work?.................................................................. 50
Phone...............................................................525 Android Auto........................................................ 527
Apple CarPlay...................................................... 527
Pairing Your Cell Phone for the First Time................................................................... 526
Text Messaging................................................... 526
Using Your Cell Phone..................................... 526
Post-Crash Alert System..........................335
Power Door Locks See: Locking and Unlocking.............................. 72
Power Running Boards
................................86
Power Seats....................................................161 Adjusting the Lumbar Support...................... 162
Adjusting the Multi-Contour Front Seats With Active Motion ....................................... 162
Power Steering Fluid Check.....................373
Power Windows............................................103 Accessory Delay.................................................. 104
Bounce-Back....................................................... 103
One-Touch Up or Down................................... 103
Window Lock....................................................... 104
Pre-Collision Assist
.....................................274
Adjusting the Pre-Collision Assist
Settings............................................................. 277
Blocked Sensors................................................. 277
Distance Indication and Alert........................ 276
Using the Pre-Collision Assist System.............................................................. 275
Protecting the Environment
........................19
Puncture See: Changing a Road Wheel........................ 414
R
Rear Axle
..........................................................231
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Starting and Stopping the Engine..........179
General Information........................................... 179
Steering............................................................273 Adaptive Learning.............................................. 274
Electric Power Steering.................................... 273
Steering Wheel Lock - Vehicles With: Push Button Start.....................................180
Unlocking the Steering Wheel...................... 180
Steering Wheel Lock - Vehicles Without: Push Button Start.....................................180
Steering Wheel...............................................88
Storage Compartments..............................177
Sunroof See: Moonroof..................................................... 109
Sun Visors
.......................................................108
Illuminated Vanity Mirror................................. 108
Supplementary Restraints System
..........51
Principle of Operation.......................................... 51
Switching Automatic High Beam Control On and Off....................................................101
Activating the Automatic High Beam Control................................................................ 101
Switching Cruise Control On and Off...................................................................253
Switching Cruise Control Off......................... 253
Switching Cruise Control On......................... 253
Switching Off the Engine..........................188
Switching Rear Occupant Alert System On and Off...................................................169
Symbols Glossary
.............................................9
SYNC™ 3........................................................505
General Information......................................... 505
SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting......................537 Additional Information and
Assistance....................................................... 549
Apps....................................................................... 544
Navigation............................................................ 543
Personal Profiles................................................ 547
Phone...................................................................... 541
Resetting the System...................................... 549
USB and Bluetooth Audio.............................. 538
Voice Recognition.............................................. 537
Wi-Fi Connectivity............................................. 546
SYNC™ Applications and Services........................................................492
911 Assist............................................................... 492
SYNC Mobile Apps........................................... 494SYNC™...........................................................488
General Information......................................... 488
SYNC™ Troubleshooting.........................496
T
Tailgate Lock
.....................................................77
Tailgate Step....................................................79
Closing the Step................................................... 80
Opening the Step................................................. 79
Tailgate...............................................................77
Technical Specifications See: Capacities and Specifications............424
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only).......................339
Tire Care
..........................................................392
Glossary of Tire Terminology........................ 393
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................................................. 392
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall........................................................... 394
Temperature A B C............................................ 393
Traction AA A B C.............................................. 393
Treadwear............................................................. 392
Tire Pressure Monitoring System..........408 Changing Tires With a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System...................................... 409
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System ..................................... 409
Tires See: Wheels and Tires...................................... 391
Towing a Trailer
............................................290
Load Placement.................................................. 291
Towing Points
...............................................336
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels...........................................................321
Emergency Towing............................................. 321
Recreational Towing.......................................... 321
Towing.............................................................290
Traction Control
............................................237
Principle of Operation....................................... 237
Trailer Reversing Aids.................................292 Principle of Operation...................................... 292
Pro Trailer Backup Assist™............................ 292
Setting Up Pro Trailer Backup Assist..........292
Troubleshooting................................................. 297
Using Pro Trailer Backup Assist................... 296
Trailer Sway Control...................................302
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